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Editor Tom Faull Cover Photo Credit Mark Cribb Thanks to Lawrence Roots, Carol Butler & our supporters, readers and advertisers

Website www.boscombe.info Telephone 0845 388 6248 Email editor@boscombe.info Copyright © 2012 Published by

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After a fantastic response to our first edition out in September, I am delighted to bring you the second edition of the Boscombe Magzine.

In this edition we have news and events from across the area, details of a new monthly Arts Fair in the Royal Arcade and I meet up with Harry from the award winning Chaplin’s. We have a new competition on page 6 with the chance to win a meal for 2 at Koh Thai.

As Christmas approaches why not try and shop for your entire Christmas locally and support Boscombe’s shops, outdoor market and businesses.

Have a great Christmas and see you in 2013!

Tom Faull

CONTENTS Local News Useful Dates & Events Koh Thai Tapas Restaurant Competition Boscombe Arts Fair Award Winning Chaplin’s Events and Dining at The Cottonwood Boscombe Map and Features Good Times at The Good Play Cafe Social Groups & Things To Do New Year’s Resolution Challenge Workplace Mediation Guide Festival Puzzles, Jokes and Maze Useful Boscombe and Bournemouth Contacts Bournemouth 2013 Calendar Offer How to Advertise in the Boscombe Magazine

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BOSCOMBE NEWS & EVENTS

Local news from Boscombe, Pokesdown & Boscombe East

Amazon Trial Local Lockers in Boscombe The Sovereign Shopping Centre is one of the first retail centres in the UK to pioneer a new shopping scheme allowing customers to receive online orders from amazon.co.uk to secure lockers.

The aim of the lockers are to bridge the gap between online retail and the high street, while improving the retail experience for visitors to the Sovereign Shopping Centre by allowing customers to have a parcel delivered to the lockers rather than at a home or business address. The lockers, which are secure and easily accessible, are located on the ground floor of the shopping centre by the lift area and car park entrance.

Amazon customers have the option to choose a convenient locker delivery, with no additional charge, by choosing this as their delivery method at check-out. Once parcels are delivered to the lockers, customers receive an e-mail notification with a unique code.

Others areas trialling the lockers include The Piazza in Paisley, Bramley Shopping Centre in Leeds and The Forum in Wallsend, Tyneside.

Poppy Appeal Appeal The Royal British Legion are in need of an Appeal Organiser for the Boscombe shopping area. This post entails setting up a stall and manning it for periods of the day and collecting donations for Poppies. If you are interested in getting invovled contact Ian Jarvis on 01258 480805

Recycle Your Old Gadgets As Christmas approaches and your old electronic gadgets get replaced with shiney new ones, you can now recycle your unwanted small electrical items with the aid of a new collection bank. The collection bank is at Hawkwood Road car park in Boscombe and it’s open for items such as small kitchen appliances, mobiles phones, lamps, electric tools and entertainment gadgets such as games consoles and music equipment.

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Useful Dates & Events - November & December 2012 2-4 Nov 15 Nov 17 Nov 24 Nov

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Conker Championship at Urban Beach. Live music, real ales, snail racing, conker championships, epic pies and much much more!

Police and Crime Commissioner elections. See www.boscombe.info for information on your local candidates and how to vote.

Creative Art Workshop in The Sovereign Centre from 10am 4pm for children 4 to 12 (also on 15 Dec). Book your space with Cary on 07974 543899.

Family Day at The Sovereign Centre. Including a chance to meet Fireman Sam at intervals between 12.30pm and 4pm and a chance to get on a real Fire Engine from Springbourne Fire Station.

Boscombe Arts Fair. See page 8 for details.

Christmas/Winter Craft & Story Time at Boscombe Library from 10.30 to 11.30am. Activity for 4-10 year olds. Booking essential on 01202 452777.

Firebird, a 5 piece party band, will be performing at The Sovereign Centre from 2pm to 4pm. Free event.

Winter Wonderland Quiz & Coffee Morning. An event for adults at Boscombe Library from 11am to 12pm. Come along and join in the fun.

Boscombe Arts Fair. See page 8 for details.

See our online calendar at www.boscombe.info for full listings.

Family Advice at the Sovereign Shopping Centre The Sovereign Centre are hosting Family Information Days, in conjunction with Bournemouth Council’s Early Years Service. On Thursday 20 December, the theme will be ‘Experiencing Christmas through Family and Fun’. The event will be looking at ways children can learn with parents, through Christmas activities, such as wrapping, sticking, singing and more. Bournemouth Early Years Service is also offering FREE face painting, provided by Diamond Faces. Engagement Officer Julian Sandy said: “We hope that lots of local people visit us as we have so much information to give out and assist those that require advice, support or just would like an informal chat.”

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WIN A MEAL FOR TWO

WinatPizza forThai 2 Koh Tapas Restaurant in Boscombe

Enjoy a delicious meal for two, including a glass of wine each, to the value of ÂŁ50, at Koh Thai Tapas Restaurant in Boscombe. Prepare to sample innovative yet classic Thai cuisine of the highest calibre. To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this question:

Competition Question: What is the capital of Thailand? a. Berlin b. Bangkok c. Brussels Enter online at www.boscombe.info/competition or email your name, address & answer to competition@boscombe.info

Terms and Conditions One winner will be picked at random and informed by email. One entry per person. The judges decision is final. There is no cash alternative. Your information is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998.

Competition closes 31 December 2012. Prize to be redeemed by April 2013, Sunday through to Thursday.

MUSIC, ART AND DANCE (MAD) UNDERGROUND offer instruments, natural health products, jewellery, funky clothes as well as therapies and workshops.

Drumming Every Tuesday, on alternate weeks 7 - 9pm Djembe lessons with Dan 07715 408642 and 7.30pm Drum Jam with Heike www.heikedrumshare.com (starting 30th October) New Beginners Guitar Class with Martin on Wednesdays 3pm African Keep Fit dance classes on Wednesdays 7.30-8.30pm For details of Yoga classes, Chai Bar, psycho-spiritual therapies with Vanda Selby, readings and more see our Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/madundergroundbournemouth Music Art Dance, 144 Seabourne Road, Boscombe, BH5 2HZ. Tel: 07522 406892

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BOSCOMBE ARTS FAIR A new monthly arts event, open to all

Boscombe’s Royal Arcade was transformed into an Arts Fair exhibition space on Sunday 28 October 2012.

Visitors were treated to eclectic mix of original artwork by local artists, including work by students from the Arts University College Bournemouth. The fair has been launched with support from the Council to enable the organisers, Tristan Ward from Flux Art Supplies and Keirone Capstack from Frog Bros Comics and Books, to launch the monthly exhibition.

Kate Greenham, Boscombe Project Officer at Bournemouth Council, said: “The Arts Fair will be a fantastic opportunity for local artists to come and display and sell their work to the public.

We are really pleased to support local businesses and artists to help get this initiative off the ground and this is part of our ongoing work to regenerate Boscombe. The Royal Arcade is the perfect backdrop for what we hope will be a really popular and successful regular event. It will complement and build upon the success of the monthly Boscombe Vintage Market also held in the Royal Arcade.”

The Boscombe Arts Fair will return on the last Sunday of each month. The next two dates for your diary are: • 25th November • 23rd December

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AWARD WINNING CHAPLIN’S Best Bar None and another Bloomin’ Award

Chaplin’s had a busy October, winning two awards in one week. It received the outstanding accolade of best pub in the UK in the ‘Best Bar None National Award Scheme’ at the House of Lords, coming first out of all the pubs entering the competition in 111 areas. The award celebrates best practice, and acknowledged Chaplin’s positive role in the community.

Harry Seccombe, owner for the past five years, told us, “We strive to make an inviting and safe place for local people to come and meet, eat and enjoy local ales, fine wines and cocktails in a beautiful artistic environment. I think it’s great that a small independent venue won an award of this calibre.”

The hidden gem that is Chaplin’s garden, known locally as the Hanging Gardens of Boscombe, won gold in ‘Bournemouth in Bloom’ for its colourful flowers and quirky layout.

Vivien Hoffman, Harry’s fiancée and local artist who designs the bar and garden says, “We use recycled and reclaimed materials to create a truly unique venue on two floors that will stand the test of time. I love it when people discover us for the first time and say, ‘Wow, I’ve never seen anything like this.’ In these days of commercial chain pubs that look identical no matter which part of the country they happen to be in, we are doing something different. We are a real pub with a real heart, providing a haven for people who want to relax and be themselves in an inspirational setting.”

Chaplin’s Cellar Bar puts on original live music, seven days a week, see listing opposite, and is open from 12 until late. So if you’ve driven or walked past but not been in before, give Chaplin’s a try, you’ll be assured of a good knight!

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CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

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There are a whole host of brilliant events at The Cottonwood Boutique Hotel on East Cliff this festive season and everyone is invited. If you’ve never been why not pop in for a look around and book yourself a table at one of their popular nights.

Saturday 22nd December - Di & Lea A fabulous 3 course dinner, festive novelties and dancing until late with live music from renowned duo Di & Lea who provide a versatile, hilarious combination of music & laughter, £34.95 pp.

Christmas Day Lunch Enjoy Christmas Day in the elegant surroundings of the Garden Restaurant at the Cottonwood Boutique Hotel. The 5 course festive lunch will be served from Midday – 2.30pm. Bring a special sense of occasion to your Christmas with a menu created by award-winning Executive Head Chef Gary Wicker. Combining classic traditional flavours with cutting-edge contemporary cuisine to delight the most discerning of palates. It’s everything Christmas Day should be – restful, joyous and more than a little self indulgent...... and no cooking or washing up to worry about! £55pp with under 5’s free and 5-12’s half price.

New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Their superb singing duo, Di & Lea, are sure to make New Year’s Eve an unforgettable celebration.

With the combination of music and laughter, it’s guaranteed to be a memorable evening, starting 7pm. Live music is courtesy of jazz trio The Harry Young Band.

Last year’s event sold out quickly so do book early to avoid disappointment. Tickets are £64.95 and include a glass of bubbly, canapés on arrival and a 6 course gala dinner.

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GOOD TIMES AND GOOD PLAY Welcome to the Good Play Café

If you have driven or walked down Seabourne Road recently you could not fail to notice the bright and bubbly new addition that appeared in April this year.

The Good Play Café in Pokesdown, only a few minutes walk from the station, opened after extensive renovations on rundown Victorian shops in Seabourne Road.

Harriet, the owner, has spent over £200,000 creating a bright, welcoming café and installed a four-metre-high play frame with a separate play area for younger children. As a mother herself, Harriet is keen to offer children aged 5 years and younger an enjoyable and interactive play environment.

Harriet told us “I wanted somewhere safe and secure that parents could enjoy as well. It’s as important for the parents to have fun as much as the kids”.

The café already has a welcoming ‘community feel’, with a selection of teas, milkshakes, homemade cakes, healthy lunches, free wifi and magazines.

From 3pm during term time, under-eights are also allowed to use the play equipment, as well as all day during the school holidays and weekends.

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SOCIAL GROUPS AND THINGS TO DO in Boscombe, Pokesdown and the surrounding area Boscombe Camera Club A small and friendly club whose aim is to promote the enjoyment and knowledge of photography among its members. Meet at United Reform Church Hall, Ropley Road, BH7 6RU on alternate Wednesdays from 7.30pm - 10pm See www.boscombecameraclub.co.uk

Boscombe Life Drawing Group

J. Soakell

A friendly, mixed ability group, untutored with the aim to improve through practice. Meets on the last Saturday of each month at The Wellspring Centre, St Georges Church Hall, Haviland Road from 1pm 4pm. For more email humbysarah@yahoo.co.uk

The Silly Army An alternative sports club for adults, based in King's Park. An excuse for adults of all ages to run around like kids, playing silly games and sports like we used to do at school. During the Summer - free Wednesday outdoor sessions from 7pm.

See www.spanglefish.com/sillyarmy

Dorset Humanists Discuss humanism, science, atheism & philosophy - and much more.

The group invites open minded people who want to learn what it's like to live without religion, using reason, evidence, science and ethical behaviour as their guide. Regular local meetings and talks.

See www.dorsethumanists.co.uk

Friends of Boscombe Chine Gardens Get involved and help enhance & conserve Boscombe Chine Gardens for the enjoyment of the community & visitors.

See ww.boscombechinegardens.org

Inspieration - Friends of Boscombe Pier A group actively promoting the fabuolous Boscombe Pier and it's surroundings as space for artistic and cultural events. A not for profit organisation. See www.inspieration.org

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Are you involved in a social group or local activity?

Email editor@boscombe.info with the details!

Free Creative Art Workshops with ‘Creative Kids’ FREE monthly art workshops for children aged 4 to 12 at the Sovereign Centre Community Shop, Unit 6E. Each workshop has a theme and runs from 10am – 4pm.

Sat 22 Sept is “Harvest Moon” & Sat 27 Oct is “Halloween”.

Call Cary on 07974 543 899.

Boscombe Library Groups Toddler Tales Tuesday 10.30 - 11am Baby Wriggle and Rhyme Thursday 10 - 10.30am Polish Baby Wriggle and Rhyme Wednesday 10 - 10.30am Reading Group Last Friday of the month 3 - 4pm.

Thrillers Reading Group 1st Tuesday of the month 3 - 4pm.

Computer Peer Support for Over 50s Mondays 10 - 12pm and 2 - 4pm, Thursdays 2 - 4pm.

Booking essential, call for details What's Out There Information Shop (WOTIS) Tuesday 1.30-2.30pm For more information about services at Boscombe Library, call 01202 452777.

Boscombe Vintage Market A vibrant vintage market by the sea! Every first Saturday of the month, inside the Royal Arcade from 10am - 4pm Vintage & fashion & textiles & art & accessories & craft & collectables & live music. FREE entry!

See www.boscombevintagemarket.co.uk

Bournemouth Natural Science Society The society's headquarters at 39 Christchurch Road, is a listed building which provides the venue for its lectures and various interesting meetings.

See www.bnss.org.uk for an events list and more information.

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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION CHALLENGE

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WORKPLACE MEDIATION What’s that all about then?

We spoke to Mandy Fitzmaurice and Leanne Pick from the Change Partner Consultancy to find out all about workplace mediation.

What is Workplace Mediation?

Mediation is a process whereby a trained mediator helps people who don't see eye to eye with each other to negotiate and sort out their differences as quickly as possible.

Can anyone be a Mediator?

Try and use a trusted, independent mediator wherever possible – parties need to be able to trust there isn’t any bias.

Don't rule out options The aim is to help the parties agree a way forward for themselves, try hard not to rule out any options or impose your own solutions, but work hard to let parties reach their own outcomes.

Don't lose heart if there isn’t an immediate solution Tensions will have been running very high and they may well need some time to reflect and accept that progress has been made - so be patient.

OK, but does it really work?

80% of all cases that enter mediation reach a positive outcome, contrast this to the alternative, which usually involves a lengthy grievance process, appeals and tribunal claims - a lot of time, money and heart-ache all round.

So, if you have a difficult or tricky situation with some of your employees, have a think about whether mediation might help to resolve the conflict and get everyone back on an even keel. If you think it's worth a try but would like some initial help, contact Mandy or Leanne on 01202 377270 to get the ball rolling.

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FESTIVE PUZZLES, TEASERS AND JOKES

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Something to keep you busy during the cold dark nights of Winter!

Can you spot the 8 differences?

Christmas Sudoku Puzzle

Rather than numbers 1-9, complete the Sudoku grid with the letters C H R I S T M A S Does having two S’s make it harder or easier?

The Tree Maze

Can you find a path, without crossing any lines,from the base of the tree to the star on top?

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Do you like coming up with puzzles or brainteasers?

Email editor@boscombe.info with your most tricky and the best will get shown here in the next edition.

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USEFUL BOSCOMBE CONTACTS Number for local and national services

Medical Boscombe Manor Medical Practice Shelley Manor Medical Centre Central Needle Exchange - Gloucester Rd Boscombe & Springbourne Health Centre Poole Hospital Bournemouth Hospital NHS Direct

01202 303013 01202 304893 01202 395768 01202 720174 01202 665511 01202 303626 0845 46 47

Dentists 740 Dental Beechwood Dental Practice Wooton Lodge Dental Practice

01202 397020 01202 397074 01202 394587

Emergency Services Boscombe Police Station Bournemouth Police Crimestoppers Dorset Fire & Rescue Floodline (info and advice) British Gas (report leaks) Environment Agency

01202 222699 01202 222222 0800 555111 01305 251133 0845 9881188 0800 111 999 0800 807060

Services Southern Electric Bournemouth Water Wessex Water British Gas Customer Service Nuisance Call Report Line

08457 708090 01202 590059 0845 6004600 0800 048 0202 0800 661441

Visit www.boscombe.info for a comprehensive directory of local shops, services and websites.

Local Resources Pokesdown Train Station Boscombe Library Boscombe Precinct Post Office Bournemouth Council Dorset Lesbian & Gay Helpline Locksmith (Southern Securities) Broken Boiler (British Gas) 24 hour glazier 24 hour plumber Boscombe Community Interest Company Boscombe Regeneration Partnership Boscombe Seafront Office Boscombe Children's Centre

0845 6000 650 01202 452777 01202 390706 01202 451451 0845 3883544 01202 765948 0845 072 4702 0800 0462633 01202 766391 boscombecic.org 01202 392142 01202 451773 01202 456222

National Services DVLA Consumer Direct The Pension Service Giving Blood Organ Donor Talk to Frank (drug advice) Shelter (housing) National Debtline Victim Support Childline Missing Persons Samaritans

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Bournemouth Small Business Group on LinkedIn An online LinkedIn group for small businesses, independent traders and online companies based in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.

Completely free, join online: www.tinyurl.com/BsmallB

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Landline Call Costs. Mobiles will vary.

0800, 0808, 0500 are free to call. 0845 charged at local rate and 0870 charged at national rate.

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Bournemouth 2013 Calendar • 30 beautiful photographs, many exclusive to this calendar • 1 month per page complete with UK holidays filled in • Metal spiral bound • A4 size (when closed) RRP

£14.99 get Save £2.25, w! discount belo

• Also includes photos of Christchurch, Westbourne, Southbourne and Boscombe

SAVE 15% Buy online and save, go to: visitbournemouth.com/calendar

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HOW TO ADVERTISE

and support your community magazine

Advertising your shop or business in the free Boscombe Magazine is an effective way to reach the local community, people visiting the area and other local businesses. Get people talking about your business!

Key Facts • 6,000 readers per edition + the entire booklet can be viewed and shared on the internet gaining you further exposure • distribution in Boscombe, Pokesdown & across Bournemouth • great pocket size, much more likely to be picked up (and kept!) compared to cumbersome magazines or flappy leaflets • free editorial available*

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BOOKING FORM

To discuss the options, call Tom on 0845 224 3894

1. Your Details Your Name Business Name Telephone

Mobile

Email Address 2. Your Booking Advert Size Quarter Page Half Page Full Page Inside Front Cover Inside Back Cover

Editions

Fancy a discount?

Book any 3 editions and save 10%, book 6 and save 20%

Price £45 £75 £135 £299 £199 Discount Total

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3. Payment Options Please made cheques payable to “Pure Glow Media” Payment to “tom@pureglowmedia.com”

The Boscombe Magazine is published by Pure Glow Media, based in Bournemouth. Good news, we are not VAT registered. Themes and distribution dates are subject to change. *Free editorial is discretionary and will be agreed at time of booking. All bookings must be paid, in full, prior to the first advert inclusion. Bulk booking discounts must be paid in one installment. Your information is protected by the Data Protection Act 1988.

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Post your completed form with payment to Pure Glow Media, Bourne Hall, Bourne Close, Bournemouth, BH2 6BW. We will then get in touch to discuss your artwork.

Alternatively book online at www.boscombe.info/magazine/advertise

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