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Having recently enjoyed watching the drama series ‘Mr. Selfridge’ on ITV, I was interested to hear that the real Mr Selfridge had strong connections with the local area, namely Highcliffe Castle and Hengistbury Head. Turn to page 14 to learn of these exciting connections, he and his wife are even buried here in Highcliffe. New this month, you’ll find our “Jurassic Jaunts’ page for those that enjoy a stroll, each month will see planned walks along and nearby the South Coast. Thank you to www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk for kindly letting us use their information each month. Look out for ‘Fiver Fest Fortnight’ happening from Saturday 20th April around many places in Christchurch. The Fiver Fest is being organized by Totally Locally Christchurch, volunteers, both traders and residents that want to make Christchurch an even better place to live. The shop local campaign aims to remind everyone the importance of using our local, independent traders to help keep money within the local economy. Lookout for flyers being handed out around town nearer the time of the Fiver Fest or pop on over to their website to find many offers www. totallylocallychristchurch.co.uk We’re always looking for interesting local articles to keep the magazine as interesting and relevant as possible so if you have something you think our readers will be interested in do please email us at info@localeyemags.co.uk Oh, I nearly forgot to tell you…our recipe this month (page 35) is the Hummingbird Bakery’s Traditional brownie; this has to be the most amazing Brownie recipe ever. Enjoy! I certainly did!
Cheryl Cheryl Dennett Editor & Publisher Front Cover Image - The Riverside Christchurch by Wendy Brown. Wendy Brown images can be purchased from www.wendybrownart.co.uk , The Clay Studio in Christchurch and In The Frame in Highcliffe.
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Dewey’s Greengrocers win March’s Business Award for Christchurch!
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ongratulations to Mike Dewy at M J Dewey Greengrocers on Barrack Road. Many of you, our readers, had posted and emailed in your nominations for a local business that you felt deserved recognition for their high standard of service and your comments certainly portrayed that of our local greengrocer. Here are just a few of your comments…… ‘I was fed up with the flavourless fruit and veg from supermarkets that didn’t last five minutes and was imported from all over the world. Then I found Deweys. They are local, great value, helpful and open on Sundays. I go there several times a week as it is en route home and parking is usually pretty easy outside. I try different things if they dont have what I had planned to buy. The produce is fresh, tasty, English where possible and lasts for much longer than Supermarket produces. So glad I found them.’ Laura of West Christchurch ‘Helpful and friendly service. They will go that extra mile to try and get a fruit or vegetable that they don’t stock as a norm.’ Jenny of Christchurch Have you received a particurlay good service from a local business recently? Then please do tell us about it! Here at Local Eye Magazines, we want to spread good news! To nominate your favourite business, either pop along to our website and tell us why or alternatively, if you do not have internet access, you can write to us then post or pop your nomination through our letterbox if you are passing: Business Award nominations, Local Eye Magazines, 20 Manor Road, Christchurch BH23 1LU. You could make all the difference to someone’s business by just giving us two minutes of your time and letting us know about a service you have received. You can nominate as many businesses as you wish! To nominate your favourite business online, go to our website
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Are You Going to Trinity Fair?
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rinity Fair is one of Christchurch’s earliest recorded annual events. A medieval fair was essentially a large market that attracted traders selling luxury produce and goods not readily available at the regular weekly market – much like the modern Christchurch Food & Wine Festival Market held annually in early May (Photo). It is not known when the Trinity Fair began, but the earliest known reference to it appears in a mid-12th century French manuscript written by a retired Abbot of Tournai named Hermann. He recorded an account of a fund-raising expedition through southern England undertaken in 1113 by nine canons from the French cathedral city of Laon. Hermann wrote that, after leaving Winchester, the canons came to Christchurch, ‘where a fair is held every year on the octave of Pentecost’. Hermann does not name the fair, but this description indicates that it was held on the eighth day (inclusive) after Pentecost/Whitsun on what is now known as Trinity Sunday. This was the holy day – or ‘holiday’ - of the town’s Holy Trinity minster church. Hermann recorded that the Fair lasted only one day. However, less than a century later it had grown to five days, lasting from the eve of Trinity Sunday until the following Wednesday. It seems likely that the growth in popularity and profitability of Trinity Fair had been assisted by the construction of Ranulf Flambard’s grand new church (which Hermann says was still in progress when the canons from Laon visited) and the foundation of the Augustinian priory in about 1150. The establishment of Christchurch Priory was supported by the Lord of the Manor, Baldwin de Redvers, who confirmed that it was entitled to receive a tithe (10%) of the tolls from the Trinity Fair. Some 50 years later, Baldwin’s by then elderly
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son and the current Lord of the Manor, William de Redvers, decreed that an additional 1½ marks (20 shillings - over £1,000 today) should be donated annually to Christchurch Priory from the revenue of Trinity Fair. William’s wife Mabel had recently died, and this donation was to ensure that each anniversary of her death was celebrated by the Canons with particular devotion - with one third to be allocated to provide a meal for forty poor people of the town. Perhaps as a consequence of a prohibition on Sunday trading introduced by King Henry VI in 1448, Trinity Fair was later recorded as being held on Corpus Christi, the Thursday following Trinity Sunday. A mid-19th century description of the Fair says horses and cattle were penned in Bargates, with pigs at the north end of the High Street. Boxing stalls and other side-shows were pitched outside what is now the Library, and a pleasure fair continued along the remainder of the High Street, sometimes extending into Castle Street. However, in 1871 the passing of The Fairs Act permitted the abolition of ‘unnecessary’ fairs and, despite a campaign of opposition by aggrieved townsfolk, the Mayor and burgesses of Christchurch (by that time the owners) successfully applied to have both of the town’s ancient fairs ended. Local auctioneers Abbot & Son endeavoured to continue a livestock market on Trinity Thursday, at first in a field on Barrack Road and later in Fairfield off Bargates, but this could not prevent over 700 years of annual fairs in Christchurch from slipping into history.
For more information about the town’s Trinity Fair, St Faith’s Fair, and weekly market, refer to ‘The Medieval Markets & Fairs of Christchurch’ by David Eels, available locally at £3.50. David is a well-respected local historian and expert on the de Redvers dynasty. He is also a founder member of The Christchurch Antiquarians, a local society dedicated to studying the history and archaeology of Christchurch. All the proceeds from the sale of this booklet are devoted to funding the society. ChristchurchEYE
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CHAMBER – A CHAMPION OF THE BOROUGH
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Christchurch Chamber of Trade and Commerce is not a large organisation and does not have a great deal of money. Often it kick starts and supports initiatives until they run on their own. So, how does it help businesses and the town as a whole? Here are examples of its work. The town’s CCTV scheme was set up as a joint initiative between the Chamber, Council and Police; the Christchurch Food Festival was initiated by the Chamber and run by businesses; the Christmas Festival began as a Chamber initiative for a late night shopping event; the Chamber runs the Shoplink Radio Scheme, an offshoot of the CCTV scheme, to help prevent business crime; the Parking Refund Scheme, where businesses offer to refund 1 hour’s parking charge for a set spend, is Chamber run. The Chamber holds business events and produces publications, such as the Christchurch Shopping and Services Guide and Christchurch Business Guide to promote business. Recent lobbying has included the £1 for 2 hours parking campaign and support for the Totally Locally initiative. Without a successful business base, towns become run down. Shops and industrial units lie empty, jobs disappear, property prices drop. So a healthy local economy is vital to the wellbeing of a town and its residents. A pro-active Chamber of Trade is an essential part of this. Christchurch works best when it works together. The Food Festival is testament to that fact and local Councils and Chambers should work in partnership to create conditions in which businesses can thrive. www.xchtrade.co.uk
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The Perils of Gardening This is the time of year I see many patients with gardening related injuries. Many patients report that they had planned to go out in the garden to do a little bit of gentle pruning. Often this has developed into a much longer stretch of hard graft, as they noticed other bits and pieces that needed doing – and before they knew it, several hours have passed by. Digging and pruning, weeding and planting, mowing and raking are all hard work and can often result in an aching low back or painful neck and shoulders. After a long winter of indoors inactivity it may take your body a few weeks to re-accustom itself to the physical demands of gardening – squatting and twisting and lifting. The following tips may prevent your needing the services of an osteopath. •
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If you are feeling stiff and sore after gardening, or for any other reason, then do think about getting in touch with me to make an appointment for assessment and treatment.
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Christchurch Neighbour Cars - Door to door transport by volunteer drivers, for elderly residents in BH23 area for health related appointments. 50p per mile donation to cover transport costs Tel Mary 01202 430176. Contact the elderly requires volunteer host and hostesses for tea parties one Sunday afternoon a year ring 01202 424482 for more information. New Milton Talking Newspaper - for the blind & partiallysighted - The Talking Newspaper’s 700th edition, with local news mainly from the New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times, may be heard on its website: www. newmiltontalkingnewspaper.org.uk. Further details from Secretary Pauline Newenham 01425 628007. Friday 29th March – Monday 1st April Easter Trail - In the grounds of Highcliffe Castle. Find the Easter chicks hidden in the Castle grounds, answer the questions and win an Easter egg prize. £1.00 per trail. 11.00am - 4.00pm. Tuesday 2nd April and Wednesday 24th April Stan’s Blues Jam now two nights a month in Christchurch The First Tuesday at The Thomas Tripp (2nd April) and the Last Wednesday at The Avon Causeway, Hurn (24th April) - Live, improvised blues from 8.30pm - backline provided Full details at www.stansbluesjam.co.uk Saturday 6th April Open Spring Show - St Marks Church Hall, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe 2pm to 4pm. Entry 50p. Refreshments available and Raffle. All welcome Telephone 01425 272962. Saturday 6th April Bransgore Horticultural Society Spring Show - 2pm at the Village Hall, Burley Rd, Bransgore. Something for everyone - Flowers, Floral Art, Photography, Cooking & Preserving. Open to members and non members. For entries call Tony on 01425 674329 or just come and look around. Tuesday 9th April CADArts invite all members, including group members to the Annual General Meeting at Priory House, Christchurch at 7 pm. Refreshments follow the AGM with a talk and demonstration by Dinah Warnock - Mirror, Mirror: The Mirror in Art and in History.
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Tuesday 16th April Christchurch Priory Special Guided Tours - Tour starts at 6.30pm meet at the Tower Door. Visiting ground floor and the areas of the Priory not usually open to the general public including tower, museum crypts and roof space. Booking essential. Tickets £10 per person from the Vergers’ Office at Christchurch Priory Tel: 01202 485904. Not suitable for children under 8 years. Wednesday 17th - Saturday 20th April Milton Musical Society present - RAGTIME The MUSICAL. Not to be missed, multi-award winning musical. It is based on the award winning novel by E. L. Doctorow, with a libretto by Terrence McNally, lyrics by Lynn Ahrens and music by Stephen Flaherty. Regent Centre, Christchurch. Friday 19th April Christchurch Royal British Legion Womens Section are holding a barn dance at Bargates, Christchurch 7.30pm – 11pm. Tickets £5 each. Ploughman’s food. Contact Lisa Hillman 01202 480762 or Club Bar 01202 483142. Mrs Powis is caller. Saturday 20th April Cancer Research UK Christchurch Branch. Barn Dance at Twynham School, Stony Lane, Christchurch 7.30p.m.Tickets £9.50 inc. Fish & Chips, Tea/Coffee. Raffle, Bring own glasses and drinks. Contact 01202 473354. Saturday 20th April Grange Choral Society Concert at Christchurch Priory on Saturday April 20th at 7.30pm The Mozart Requiem and Lauridsen’s Lux Aeterna conducted by Marcio da Silva. Tickets £9 & £15 students £4 from Christchurch Information Centre and 01202 399139.
Regular Markets
Every Monday - Christchurch Market (all year) Up to 100 traders selling a variety of food, clothes, household goods, plants and bric-a-brac in the mainly traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square. Farmers Market first Friday of every month 9am – 1pm. Regular monthly Farmers’ Market in Saxon Square. Over twenty local producers selling quality home produced/ reared produce including; meat, cheese, bread, plants, herbs, cakes, fruit and vegetables. Christchurch Country Market. Everything home-baked, homemade and home-grown locally. Every Monday 9.3011.30. Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.
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Friday 26th April Closing date for entries for the Performers Festival 2013. Handbell teams, recorder groups and assorted string groups are invited to perform before an adjudicator and audience. Contact janet.townend@ntlworld.com 01202 483519 for further information.
Sunday 21st April WEDDING OPEN DAYS at The Kings Arms Hotel, Castle Street, Christchurch 11am-3.30pm - Our experienced and friendly co-ordinators will be on hand to personally discuss your wedding plans. It is complimentary entry throughout the day so there is no need to book.
Friday 26th April Award-winning duo, Tinderbox, in concert with Mike Silver on April 26th to benefit local children’s charity, Amelia’s Rainbow – www.ameliasrainbow.org. Christchurch Community Partnership is presenting this concert at the Regent Centre - tickets £12 – or £10 before April 22nd.
Tuesday 23rd April The next Town Guided Walk starts from the Old Town Hall, Saxon Square at 2pm. Organised by Christchurch History Society this 1½ hour popular heritage walk is led by Christchurch Town Guide, Terry Thomas. Adults £4, children free, dogs welcome.
Saturday 27th April Coffee Morning with Bring & Buy also Prize Draw at The Methodist Church Hall ,(Next to Berties Fish & Chips) Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Free entrance, every one welcomed, come and make new friends or just come and meet your friends for a coffee. Sec. Lucy Eden 01425276795.
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Mr Selfridge in Highcliffe By Jenny Wigman When ‘Mr Selfridge’ came to our television screens in January little did I realise how Christchurch could in fact be linked with him. Harry Selfridge was an American born in Wisconsin on 11 January 1856. He was brought up by his mother, his father did not return to them after the Civil War in 1865 and his two brothers died around this time also. With this hard start in life it didn’t deter him and he became quite the young entrepreneur. At the age of 20 he was taken on by a very successful store in Chicago one of the partners being Marshall Field. Marshall Field was a pioneer of department store shopping, someone who influenced him greatly. On a trip to London in 1906 he discovered that London’s shopping experience was sorely lacking and decided to open his own department store, ‘Selfridges’. On 15 March 1909 Selfridges opened to the public. His ideal was to embrace everyone from all walks of life so all could enjoy this new shopping experience. Mr Selfridge was very keen on mixing theatre with shopping and made the department store a destination. In 1916 he decided to have a residence away from the hustle and bustle of London and rented a property in Dorset, this property was Highcliffe Castle. Sharing his time between London and
Highcliffe he rented the property until 1922, the magnificence of Highcliffe Castle obviously appealing to Mr Selfridge’s showman persona. In 1919 Selfridge commissioned the architect Philip Tilden to design his very own castle. He had purchased land at Hengistbury Head; the plan was so vast it was due to cost a fortune. Philip Tilden set to work and some of these beautiful drawings can be found online at the Royal Institute of British Architects picture library http://www.ribapix.com. The plan involved four miles or ramparts with towers, and both a small and large castle. The large castle was to include a Gothic hall, a 300-ft tower, a theatre, a Hall of Mirrors copied from Versailles, a winter garden, a covered lake, long corridors and galleries for pictures, tapestries and other objet d’art, and at least 250 suites of rooms for guests. Unfortunately when his wife died in 1918 his spending became reckless, also in 1929 the Great Depression began. In 1930 he sold the land at Hengistbury Head to Bournemouth Borough Council with a covenant advising that the land was never to be built on. This may have been unfortunate for him as his dream castle was never built but indeed fortunate for us as the land remains unspoilt for us to enjoy. In 1939, at the age of 83, in debt and more or less penniless he was made to retire from Selfridges. After this he led a more simple life and died in 1947 at the age of 91 in Putney. As his wife, Rosalie, was buried in St. Marks Churchyard in Highcliffe, so he too was buried beside her in a very simple grave, his life turning full circle from a humble beginning to a humble ending. Excerpts taken from countrylife.co.uk.
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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Circle Dancing - Come and have fun at Highcliffe Circle Dance Group. Fridays fortnightly at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall, 10.30-12.30. Suitable for all ages and all levels of physical fitness. Beginners always welcome - your first session FREE. April dates: 5/19th. Contact Nancy 01425 277920. Highcliffe Short Mat Bowls Club. Play at the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Thursday afternoon (beginners). We will be pleased to welcome new players, why not come along and give it a go? “No previous experience necessary”. For more information please contact Malcolm on 01202 486583. Club web site www.hsmbc@webeden. co.uk Yoga Classes held in Christchurch. All ages, all abilities, all welcome - Develop your practice at your own pace to bring inner peace, increase flexibility, strengthen.... a life time to practise! To book call Julia Silva-Perez, qualified BWY instructor on 07989 971928 or emailyoga.silvaperez@gmail.com TENNIS - Tuckton Tennis Club (Operating from Christchurch Tennis Facility in Barrack Road) seeks new players over fifty, to play every Mon. & Thurs mornings. Call Derek on 01202 487152 BODYBALANCE - This world-renowned Les Mills Yoga, T’ai-Chi and Pilates class runs 5 times per week at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 67 Purewell. See www.hannahdykes.com for class timetable and to book or 07876 645945 / bodybalance@hannahdykes.com for more information. First class half price! Family Fun Fit - A children’s fun dance class where parents can join in and get fit with dance and games to great music. Thursdays 4.455.45pm Christchurch Infant School, Addiscombe Rd., BH23 2AE. £5 per child, £1.50 per adult. Call Christina to book 01202 777622 07971916228. Pregnancy yoga based exercise and relaxation - Stretch and strengthen your body, relieve aches and tension and prepare for birth with these friendly and nurturing classes. Gentle yoga based exercise, relaxation and breathing for pregnancy. Tuesday mornings in Christchurch. Contact Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove. me.uk Junior Dodgeball - Location - Mudeford Wood Community Centre. Come and join the only official Junior Dodgeball club in the UK with qualified instructors...Fusion dodgeball!! For more info, contact Gemma on 07521695184 or gemma@fusioncoaching.org Yoga Class at the Bay Tree Centre, Saxon Square, Christchurch. Every Wednesday, 09.30-10.30am! Ideal for busy mums, beginners and anyone wanting a gentler pace. First class only £5. To book,
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call/text Elaine Rees on 07504 823517 or email ‘elainerees@ europe.com’. National Federation of Spiritual Healers (established 1954). Healing now being given on Tuesdays from 1.30 – 2.30pm, at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch. BH23 2AQ No appointment necessary. Minimum Donation £4 for more information contact Steve on 01202 478479 anytime. Chi Kung Exercise Classes - Breathe - move - stretch - relax! Come and Join us on Friday mornings 10.45 am-12.15 at Wessex Health Studio, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL www.wessexhealth. co.uk Please call tutor Poppy 01202 735560 to book a place.
Art and Craft Highcliffe Flower Club, come and watch a professional flower arranger demonstrate in the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road on the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm, doors open 1.30pm. We are a friendly group and visitors are welcome. Jewellery & Silversmithing classes- Based in Christchurch, weekly & one day classes in small groups. All abilities welcome. Mornings and evenings available. A range of techniques covered including soldering, stone setting and enamelling. Contact Louise 07789 915694 platinajewellery.co.uk Christchurch Floral society next meeting at Priory Hall Princess Avenue will be on April 5th Demonstrator Allison Finch “Well Read” Competition “Spring has Sprung” and Plant stall Doors open 1-30 All Welcome. The Christchurch Arts Guild (CAG) - A club for artists whose current membership has a diversity of interest and experience. The Guild provides the opportunity to exhibit and holds regular Critiques, Artist Demonstrations, Life Classes & Workshop Evenings. For full details visit www.christchurchartsguild.org or phone Sandi Hitchens on 01425 613569 SUSAN KNIGHTS ‘Jump in and Get Wet’ watercolour classes in small, friendly, informative classes - overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@ hotmail.co.uk www.susanknights.co.uk Beautiful Sounds - Music workshop for adults with learning disabilities. 2nd Thursday of each month 11.15 to 12.45. £5 per person, carers and family go free. Phone for more information 01425 276161 or email contact@coda.org.uk.
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Children Priory Toddler Group - Wednesdays 10am - 12pm (term time only) at The Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1DB. £2 per family. Parents, carers, & grandparents are welcome to this friendly group. Toys, crafts, singing, drinks & snacks. Contact Penny on 01202 471807. Volunteers Needed! - 1st Mudeford Brownies urgently needs volunteers to help on a weekly or occasional basis. If you are young at heart and looking for something new, we’d love to hear from you. For more information visit www.girlguiding.org. uk/interested, email firstmudefordbrownies@yahoo.co.uk or contact Maria on 07788156677. Musical Minis- a fun music group for babies and toddlers. Songs, instruments stories in a relaxed atmosphere. Classes now in Christchurch. Highcliffe from September. Contact Gill 01202 462971 or email gill@musicalminis.co.uk for more details on this popular class. Website:www.musicalminis.co.uk The Creation Station Little Explorer Art & Craft class for toddlers and preschool age children - Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch every Wednesday 1.30pm - 2.20pm. ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL Contact Lisa on 0844 873 4740a or email lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk Portfield Bears Parent and Toddler Group - Tuesday’s 9.30 - 11.30 at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch BH23 2AQ. £1.50 per family, friendly group, everyone welcome. Craft, Singing, Toys, Drink and Snack. Contact Beth info@ portfieldhall.co.uk MUSICAL STEPS - “Voted Netmums’ Favourite Pre-school Class 2012” Inspiring and educational music classes on Monday mornings for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. The Rehearsal Room, The Regent Centre, Christchurch, 0845 643 5025. heather.smith@musicalsteps.co.uk, www.musicalsteps.co.uk
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along to our Weekly Meetings every Wednesday 2.00pm4.00pm, at Greystones Hall, Waterford Road, Highcliffe. Enjoy an afternoon out with other local people that will be full of entertainment, speakers, activities, chatting and refreshments. Warm welcome for all. Contact number 01202 848145. Christchurch Macula Group – Meetings at Christchurch Day Centre in Highcliffe. First Tuesday of every month. 2pm to 4pm. Andy Alderman 01425 270479. Christchurch 50+ extends a warm welcome to active unattached ladies & gentlemen over 50 to our lively social/friendship group. Come and enjoy many varied activities. We meet every other Wednesday evening. Please ring for more details. 01202 417632 / 01425 611058 Christchurch Blind Club -Meets the fourth Tuesday every month in the afternoon from 1400 until 1600 at the Priory Hall giving visually impaired folk the opportunity to get together and chat over a cup of tea and to access specialist information and equipment. Contact should initially be made with The Dorset Blind Association office in Poole, telephone 01202712869 or info@dorsetblind.org.uk French language section Monday 10-12noon. Intermediate, mixed ability. Principally conversation via various subjects conducted by bilingual Professor Jean Guillaume. Come and join us and keep that brain active - you know it makes sense. Greystones House, Waterford Road. Portfield 50+ Lunch Club, 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at Portfield Hall, Christchurch, BH23 2TW. 2 course meal severed at 12 mid day, cost £5. Raffle. Booking essential. Contact Beth Richards 01202 473965. Christchurch Memory Cafe - Alzheimer’s Society is holding its monthly Memory Cafe on Wednesday 10 April from 2.30-4pm at St Joseph’s Parish Centre, 67 Purewell, BH23 1EH. This is an ideal place for people with dementia and their carers to meet others over a cup of tea in a friendly environment.
CHRISTCHURCH PROBUS CLUB - Meets 10.30 am 2nd Tuesday monthly at the Waterford Lodge Hotel, Bure Lane, Christchurch. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! Contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett on 01202-482528.
New Support Group - As part of the British Lung Foundation Support Network, a new support group now meets between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Christchurch on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Carol on 01202 475042 for more information.
MONDAY SOCIAL CLUB at Portfield Hall Christchurch; 9.45am to 2.00pm. Morning coffee and chat before playing games. Weekly raffle, freshly cooked two course lunch with tea/ coffee after. Modest weekly cost. Contact Les Denmead 01202 470929 or pop in.
Highcliffe Rotary Thursdays @ 6.30 Hoburne Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 4HU - Following discussions with St Mark Primary School Highcliffe we ordered 60 Dictionaries 4 Life. Just one example of the work we do in the community. Have you ever thought about joining Highcliffe Rotary? Contact TonyCarpenter.uk@gmail.com or 07770 332161.
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Corfe Castle - East Hill Area Corfu Castle Distance 2½ miles Difficulty Easy Access Restrictions? No An easy 2½ mile walk which takes you up onto Rollington Down and East Hill above Corfe Castle, giving great views over the village and Poole Harbour
Corfe Castle, East Hill How to get there: - Grid Reference 960824; Coming from Wareham, park in the National Trust car park on the left just before entering the village Information: Toilets are available in the National Trust shop.
Walk details:Turn left as you leave the car park and follow the road into the village. After ¼ mile, as the road turns sharp right up into the village, you need to take the left turn up the minor road to your left.
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Follow this road for ¼ mile and just past the Challow car park on your left, as the road bears right, bear left through the gate and up the track. This will lead you up to the radar mast on Rollington Hill (1/3 mile). Turn sharp left at this point and head back along the grass ridgeway towards East Hill with Corfe Castle straight ahead and the village to your left. After ½ mile, there will be a sign leading you down a short, steep path that will bring you out on the lane you entered previously. Turn right and right again and head back to the car park.
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HOW HEALTHY IS THE LOCAL PROPERTY MARKET? 2012 Locally we saw a modest overall rise in transactions with the mid and higher end demand often underpinned by out of area ‘family’ buyers frequently with schooling considerations and second home purchasers primarily from London and the South East. Our Knightsbridge office having played an important role for us in relation to the latter group. First time buyers remained thin on the ground with high deposit requirements and lack of financial options dampening appetite. A number of properties, including small new build developments that we felt would appeal to first time buyers, were ultimately bought by investors seeking to ‘park’ their money in bricks and mortar and achieve yields of 4½% or more, plus potential capital appreciation, rather than historically low interest on savings accounts. As a result of our increased sales to investors and an ever-increasing volume of rental/tenant enquiries we set up Richard Godsell Lettings department headed by Claire Goddard to provide both full management and tenant find services to both existing and new clients. 2013 The landscape in the first quarter has seen some changes with a significant increase in first time buyer demand, stimulated by the Government Funding for Lending Scheme. Our firm’s own independent mortgage advisor, James Youlten, confirms that he is now able to source a far wider range of competitive finance options for first time buyers, those trading up and investors alike than was the case last year and new players seem to be continuing to enter the market. Elsewhere, whilst the flat/apartment market remains challenging, family homes and retirement bungalows continue to attract strong demand and for those properties whose pricing is consistent with the market conditions a buyer can normally be found within a reasonable period of time. That said challenges remain in areas marginally above the Stamp Duty threshold, particularly at the £250K and £500K levels; whilst at the upper end of the spectrum there remains a psychological resistance to breaking through the £1m barrier unless there are exceptional attributes. Todd Gaston FNAEA ,Director RICHARD GODSELL ESTATE AGENTS
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