Christchurch Eye Community Magazine October 2014

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contents Local History by Phil Tate What's On Community Notices Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Mindbenders Peter's Business Column Win £25 An English Mum Wordsearch Christchurch Citizens Association On the Water Coffee Break CADArts Christchurch Rotary Age Concern Christchurch Garden View Remembrance Evening Dorset Popp -­‐ Wayfinders Tucktonia Request Kid's Page Poetry Corner Puzzle Solutions Puzzle Solutions Recipe Adopt a pet Regent Listings Index Useful Contacts

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Magazine Layout & Advert Design Cheryl Dennett & Fee Lanzino design@localeyemagazines.co.uk

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Contributors

Peter Watson-Lee, Regent Centre, Paul Lawton, John Haynes, Rachel Clark, Lee Bestall & Phil Tate.

Front cover photo taken by: David Skipper david_skipper@btinternet.com

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editor’s letter

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ocal Eye Magazines continuously evolves by being part of the local community, understanding local issues and being the goto place for what’s going on in the area, which we know is vitally important to our readers.

Cheryl

Back in December 2009, a few friends and myself started handing out 6,000 magazines within Christchurch and that number has now grown to a whopping 13,800! That’s the largest print and distribution by far of any glossy colour A5 magazine in the area!

I started the magazine initially as I needed to do something with my time whilst bringing up my family and also wanted to get involved with the local community. Back then, I never imagined that it would grow to what it has today and that is not just down to me, but all my staff, our distributors and you, the community, for all your input. Last week someone kindly told me that we’ve got ‘soul’ unlike any other print media locally. That’s largely because of all of your encouragement and lovely comments, and the fact that you are using the magazines as they’re meant, by using all the local trades and services so they come back and advertise with us again and again, in turn, keeping us in business and bringing our magazine to you. Keep up the good work!

We like to think we stand out from the crowd because we enjoy going the extra mile to find something different for you. Apologies for blowing our own trumpet this month but I am very proud of the magazines and how useful they have become to the local community.

Cheryl Cheryl Dennett Editor & Publisher

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The Ghosts of Christchurch October sees the yearly celebration of Halloween.

Although now popularly associated with pumpkin (or plastic!) jack-o-lanterns and children ‘guising’ in spooky costumes, this celebration has its origins in ancient rites to honour or appease the dead.

For the Bronze Age inhabitants of Christchurch, who buried their revered dead in the numerous round barrow tombs that once studded the local landscape, the shortening days must have indeed heralded a narrowing of the divide between the worlds of the living and the dead. Faced with the spectre of death from the cold and famine of the approaching winter, their survival was undoubtedly dependant on the time-honed skills passed down by their ancestors.

The Northumbrian monk Bede, writing in 725, says that the Saxons knew November as Blotmonath (Sacrifice Month) because it was when they had to slaughter and salt their surplus livestock. Did the Saxon residents of Twynham also know it as this?

Halloween is derived from the Christian feast of All Hallows, or All Saints, which honoured all the martyrs. When instituted in the 7th century it was celebrated on 13th May, the same date as the Ancient Roman festival of Lemuria (Feast of the Restless Dead). However, by the 9th century it had been moved to 1st November. Many folklorists consider it no accident that this date coincides with one of the four major feast-days in the agricultural calendar of the European pagan Celts, which is now commonly known by its Irish name of Samhain (pronounced: ‘sow-in’), meaning ‘Summer’s End’.

The 14th century cartulary of Christchurch Priory records that on the vigil or eve of All Saints - or All Hallows Eve - a lantern was to be hung in the cloisters and kept alight throughout the night. It was then to be kept lit every evening until after final prayers for the three month period ending on the Purification of the Blessed Virgin, also known as Candlemas, on 2nd February - the day after the old Celtic feast-day of Imbolc (‘i-molk’). The lantern was then taken down until the next All Saints Eve.

Wax candles, rather than torches, were to be used to light the refectory during this same period.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Priory Church is said to be haunted. In his 2002 book Ghosts of Christchurch Hundred, local historian Michael Hodges catalogued an array of apparitions, ranging from phantom monks to the spirit of John Draper, the last Prior. However, ghostly goings-on had been reported throughout the town, including the Regent Centre, Woolworths (now 99p Stores), and the Castle Tavern in Church Street (now Soho). Staff of Ye Olde George often experienced the activities of a ‘Grey Lady’. Do you know if the town’s ghosts are still active today?

However, the town’s true ‘ghosts’ are surely all its former residents, who through their efforts over the centuries built the roads, bridges, houses, and shops we still use. They introduced gas, electricity, clean water, improved sanitation, schools, the railway, and many other amenities. A few founded charities, such as the Hospital of St Mary Magdalen and the Clingan’s Trust, that continue to assist the people of Christchurch today. Some of these ‘ghosts’ gaze at us from the Victorian and Edwardian photographs that can be viewed in the 1st floor Resources Room of the Red House Museum (Photo), the former workhouse that is also believed to be haunted!

Perhaps this Halloween we should set aside a few moments to acknowledge the debt we owe to our own ancestors, and to the enumerable nameless individuals who helped shape the Christchurch we so casually enjoy today. To paraphrase the epitaph of Sir Christopher Wren in St Paul’s Cathedral, ‘To seek their monuments, look around you.’

Free Competition ~ Prize kindly donated by Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street, Christchurch Now under the management of the Regent Centre, the CIC provides services for both local residents and visitors. For the chance to win a copy of the book Ghosts of Christchurch Hundred and the DVD Christchurch - An Insiders’ Guide, simply answer this question:- John Draper was the last Prior of Christchurch Priory. In which year was Christchurch Priory closed down by royal decree? a) 1395 b) 1539 c) 1935 Send your answer with your name and address to Local History Competition (10/14), Local Eye Magazines, PO Box 7812, Christchurch, BH23 9HZ. Closing date: 31st October 2014. The first correct entry drawn at random will be able to collect their prize from Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street, Christchurch.

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Picture: Herbert E Miller in the garden of his Red House home with his daughter Florence and gardeners Jim Seymour and Thomas Harvell, c.1912. Courtesy of the Red House Museum.

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What’s On Entries are listed FREE of charge for local groups and events. Submit your listing online at www.localeyemagazines.co.uk

Friday 26th September – Saturday 25th October Art by the Sea. This exhibition is in conjunction with the exciting Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival.

The sea themed exhibition will include local and more nationally known artists. Hatch Gallery 7a Church Street, Christchurch, BH23 1BW www.hatchgallery. co.uk/07787517958 Thursday 2nd October Christchurch Priory Tours 2014. 6.30-9.15pm Tickets in advance £10 from the Verger Tel: 01202 485804 Includes tower (176 steps!), museum, crypts, belfry & roof space. Children over 8 welcome.

Thursday 2nd October Bransgore Horticultural Society meeting - ‘Ladies’ smocks and Bachelors buttons’ a talk on wild flowers and their stories by Gerald Ponting. Commences at 7.30pm at the Resource Centre, Ringwood Road, Bransgore. New members welcome.

Friday 3rd October Christchurch Floral Society meeting at Priory Hall Princess Avenue Demonstrator Judy Fenyvesi” It Shouldn’t Happen to a Gardener” Competition “From My Garden” Doors open 1-30 for 2pm start. Come and join us for a fun afternoon.

Saturday 4th October CRAFT AND VINTAGE FAYRE, Bransgore Village Hall, BH23 7AY, 10am - 1pm. Over 30 stalls with a Halloween/ Harvest theme this month. Make a start on the Christmas lists or treat yourself! Homemade cakes and refreshments. Free Draw. FREE ENTRY! Saturday 4th October St. Georges Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch 10am - 12.30pm Tables available £5 each. Contact 01202 482047 Refreshments & Tombola. Come along and browse for a bargain.

Monday 6th October Highcliffe Horticultural Society will be holding the October monthly meeting at St.Mark’s Church Hall, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe at 7-30pm. Allan Burdis will give a talk on Orchid Growing for Beginners.

Visitors welcome. Entry £1 Details contact 01425 27296.

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Tuesday 7th October Stan’s Blues Jam at The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch BH23 1HX (and the First Tuesday Every Month) Details of all 3 Jam venues at www.stansbluesjam.co.uk.

Wednesdays 8th-29th October 2.00pm Friends of the Red House Museum, afternoon talks. For further details, call into the Museum or visit the ‘What’s On’ section of the website: www3.hants. gov.uk/redhouse.htm.

Wednesday 8th October Highcliffe Flower Club. Come and watch Pam Welch, a professional flower arranger demonstrate in the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road at 2pm. Doors open 1.30pm. We are a friendly group and visitors are welcome.

Thursday 9th October Parkinson’s UK Club. Christchurch Branch. Friendly afternoon get together for Parkinson sufferers and their carers. 2pm in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive, St Catherine’s Hill. New members are always welcome.

Friday 10th October Highcliffe Community Association Circle dancing. Free Demonstration 9.30am. Being held at Greystones, Waterford Road, Highcliffe BH23 5JL. All newcomers welcome!

Saturday 11th October Mayor of Bournemouth’s Charity Concert BMVC (Bournemouth’s Choir for Men) and the St John Singers from Salisbury also Minns Young Musician of The Year Harpist - Rosie Gill 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) Christchurch Priory £7:50 BMVC Box office – 07979 591410 The Regent Centre – 01202 499199 Hazel Randall Mayors P.A. – 01202 451117 Saturday 11th October Friends of St Catherine’s Hill 11am -1pm Fungal Foray.

Meet at top end of Sandy Lane map ref SZ144948 For details tel 01425 272479 Thursday 16th October Highcliffe Evening WI Oct meeting Doors open at 7pm at the Day Centre, Lymington Rd for a talk on “The Old Houses of Christchurch”. If you’d like to join us for this plus quiz refreshments and raffle please call our secretary on 01425 271995 for more info.

Friday 17th October - Thursday 23rd October Diversifive at the Hayloft, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX. 10am – 4pm each day. Exhibition and sale

includes Seed Bead and Fused Glass jewellery, Tiffany glass, ‘recycled’ garden sculpture, Local artist, textiles and Dorset buttons. Free admission.

Saturday 18th October 10am – 12noon Friends of the Red House Museum Coffee Morning at the Mayor’s Parlour, High St., Christchurch. Coffee/tea and cake £2. All proceeds to our local Museum.

Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition, Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Lane West, BH8 9UJ. Open 104pm. Entry £4, Children free. Model railway layouts, trade stands, light refreshments.

Saturday 18th October Friends of St Catherine’s Hill 10am – 12noon Annual Litter Pick, meet at top end of Sandy Lane map ref SZ144948 For details tel 01425 272479 Tuesday 28th October The Red House Museum will be holding a family Pumpkin Festival 10.30am - 3.30pm. Suitable for children 6 plus. For more details see our ‘what’s on’ at www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse Wednesday 29th October Fairtrade Lunch at the Kings Arms Hotel. All welcome, 2 courses plus wine and coffee £18.50. The winners of the junior schools’ Fairtrade writing competition will be announced plus a donation to a local school. Info 07878 382010.

Sunday 2nd November “FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY” Evening of Remembrance and Celebration. Wonderful evening, Remembrance and Celebration; Parade, Concert Band to archive film footage & sound effects. Special guests PLUS Grand Patriotic Finale of flag waving and singing. DON’T MISS IT ONLY at Regent Centre. Box Office 01202 499199

To see more events in Christchurch visit www.visitchristchurch.info Sunday 12th October CAR BOOT SALE Join us at Stanpit Marsh for our last Car Boot Sale of 2014.

We hope to finish the season with a good turnout.

See our website www.christchurchlions.org for full information.

Community Notices Contact the elderly takes out elderly people once a month for a little car ride and tea on a Sunday afternoon to volunteer host and hostesses private homes. More volunteer host and hostesses required one Sunday afternoon a year to provide afternoon tea for up to six elderly people and two car drivers one Sunday afternoon a year. Call Carolyn on 01202 424482.

Monday Social Club at Portfield Hall, Christchurch is urgently seeking a new Chairman and Treasurer to run the Club from January. Also a Cook to prepare a 2 course hot meal. Can you spare 1 day a week? If so please call Les Denmead on 01202 470929 Christchurch Neighbour Cars. Door to door transport for the elderly in BH23 area, to health related appointments. Volunteer drivers have had CRB checks and use their own cars. Donations of 50p per mile, to help with driver’s expenses. TEL.01202 989632 Mon-Friday 9am -12 Noon.

DIAL A BUS. Door to door shopping trips to Sainsburys for all Christchurch residents.

The bus is adapted for wheelchairs.

Donation of £5 per return trip. Thursdays from East Dorset. Fridays from West Dorset.

Monthly trips on Mondays as well. TEL 01202 989632 Mon -Friday 9am -12 Noon

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.

Christchurch Country Market.

Everything home-baked, homemade and homegrown locally. Every Monday 9.30-11.30.

Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.

To advertise please call Cheryl on 01202 477214

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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Candlelit Hatha Yoga & Relaxation - Wednesdays 1011:15am & 7:15-8:30pm at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa Thursdays 7:15-8:30pm at the Wessex Health Network British Wheel of Yoga Teacher. (07966) 199875 / becca@yogabee.co.uk. £39 for 6-week block (can carry one over) / £7 PAYG Yoga classes in Christchurch for all levels, daytime and evenings. Contact Elaine Rees on elainerees@europe. com or 07504 823517 for more information.

Pregnancy yoga based exercise, breathing & relaxation classes. Stretch & strengthen your body, relieve aches & pains and prepare for birth. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners, from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Tuesdays in Christchurch. Contact Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove.me.uk Vinyasa Yoga Classes in Stanpit. Build strength, burn calories, create a strong core and release tight areas for better fitness, posture & wellbeing. Ends with deep relaxation - leaving you feeling calm, energised and fantastic in body and mind. Text Caroline 07798 941832 Mudeford Wood Tennis Club welcomes new members.

Friendly Club, mixed membership, £60 per year.

Social tennis Saturday 2-4pm, Tuesday eves 6-8pm and Summer Thursdays 6-8pm. Floodlights, astroturf.

Brabazon Drive, Mudeford. Dorset league. Debbie 07592 014207 or Gail 07973 514036.

Chi Kung exercise classes. Come and join us on Fridays 10.45 - 12.15pm beginners welcome 12.45 - 1.45pm in the upstairs Studio at Wessex Health 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL Car park at rear. Fee £7.50 www. wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Tutor Poppy 01202735560

critiques, etc. Open membership, visitors welcome £3. www.christchurchartsguild.org, membership or enquiries Paul Cobain 07775 092755.

SUSAN KNIGHTS Watercolour Classes ‘Jump in and Get Wet’ in small, friendly, informative classes - overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@hotmail.co.uk www. susanknights.co.uk The Friday Crafters. We are a group of crafters who sell their hand made household products and gifts at the The Regent Centre every Friday from 10-3pm Carbery Machine Knitting Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at St George’s Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch BH23 2JR from 7-9pm. All are welcome. For more information, call Joy on 01202 489614.

Table-Top-Sale The Regent Centre Christchurch. Various stalls selling Costume/Vintage Jewellery, Specialist Homemade Cakes, DVD’s, Bric-a-Brac & more, every Monday & Saturday from 10-3pm Weekly Jewellery & Silversmithing classes in the centre of Christchurch. Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. A variety of techniques covered including piercing, soldering & enameling. All abilities welcome.

Small groups of no more than 5. Please call Louise 07789 915694. l.taylor06@ntlworld.com Children Creative Ballet Classes for children 3+ at Portfield Rd, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2AQ Tuesdays & Thursday after school. Call Sally on 07950 459119 or visit carouseldanceanddrama.com or sally.burbage@gmail. com

Highcliffe Art fellowship meets at 2.30pm in the Methodist Hall Highcliffe, Wednesday 3rd September, Visiting artist Soraya French, will create vibrant images in acrylic from spontaneous marks.

Award-winning, inspiring and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Termtime Monday mornings at The Regent Centre. Contact me for more details and a trial class at the wonderful world of music, learning and fun! heather.smith@ musicalsteps.co.uk 0845 643 5025 www.musicalsteps. co.uk

Christchurch Arts Guild meet on the 2nd Wednesday each month 7-9pm (open 6.30pm) in All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford for professional artists demonstrations,

Creation Station Baby, Toddler & Preschool Classes.

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children at Monkey Madness Tuesday mornings term time. Contact lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk or tel: 0844 873 4740 www.thecreationstation.co.uk Music

Highcliffe & New Forest Positive Living Group - Inspiring talks with like-minded people every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at Greystones Hall, Waterford Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5JQ. Entrance £5, door opens 7pm.

Call Lis 01425 280678 or Gill 01425 276792

Highcliffe Choirs for children 6-18 years. All welcome.

Rehearsals weekly at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training Choir Thursdays 4.455.45pm, Main Choir Fridays 4.15-6pm. Contact: Ann Guest 01425 276544 for further details.

The Salvation Army, Stour Road, (close to the station) holds a coffee morning every Tuesday and Wednesday 9-11.30am with clothes, bric a brac, and refreshments incl home made cakes and bacon baps. A warm welcome awaits you.

Christchurch and District Band wants you! Come and join, probably, the area’s best kept secret! If you currently play (or have previously played) a brass or woodwind instrument we want you! We’re fun and friendly and welcome all ages. No subscription fees.

Call Steff 07974 320122.

Homelands Activity Group meets Monday afternoons between 2 and 4pm at Homelands Community Hall, Kings Avenue, Christchurch. Non -residents are welcome to join its friendly members to enjoy various activities. Admission £2 including refreshments. Call Irene on 01202 473489.

Community Singers, friendly and informal singing group. No audition needed. Come along and give it a try and meet new friends! First session free then £5 on the door. Coda Music Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Walkford or 01425 276161 details.

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Visit www.localeyemagazines.co.uk to submit your listing online.

Clubs and Societies Christchurch Probus Club meets 10.15am on the 1st Tuesday monthly at the East Close Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! Please contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett on 01202-482528.

Phoneix Widowers Fellowship - Come along and join our friendly group of widowers. Our guys say it helps to chat, have a tea/coffee and make friends, play carpet bowls. Every Monday 10.30 - 12.30 Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates or ring Irene 01425 279656 Friendly Duplicate Bridge Club at Greystones Community Centre, Highcliffe, Monday and Wednesday evenings.

Contact Beryl Williams 01425 276191. Improvers class based on EBU rules. Contact Roz Wade 01202 481484.

Christchurch Trefoil Guild - A friendly welcome is extended to ex-Brownies, ex-Guides, and anyone with or without Guiding connections to join us at 2.15pm on the first Monday monthly at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch. Interesting speakers, activities, and outings. Contact May Haggett - 01202-482528.

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W

e all know Christchurch is renowned for the high proportion of its retirement population. It is a statistic not lost on that most active of business entrepreneur – the property developer.

Peter

Whilst the town already bristles with retirement flats, three prime Christchurch sites have retirement apartments coming on the market this month.

The Renaissance development of 26 “luxury retirement apartments in an intimate mews setting” at the back of the High Street caused a stir with local conservationists unhappy with its effect on Druitt Garden’s trees.

At the same time Churchill’s 44 “tastefully designed senior living apartments” are getting close to completion in Bridge Street, where my old petrol station stood.

Meanwhile at the old Homefield School site in Winkton, now renamed Homefield Park, Platinum Skies is offering “an exclusive development of elegant houses and apartments” together with a new Care Home on the same site.

For the developer, retirement homes are an attractive proposition. Less square footage per apartment and less need for gardens and parking spaces can result in more units per site.

As a Solicitor, I always warn potential buyers of new retirement developments to check carefully the level of maintenance charges and the terms tucked away in the contract about payments to be made to the management company on any future sale. The marketing and extras offered when the development is new (such as the buying your existing house), add to the price and may mean that you have to accept a significant loss on the sale of your home, in due course.

However, the attraction of a new purpose-built home is great and I am sure there will be sufficient demand for these new units and that there are more such developments already in the pipeline for other Christchurch sites.

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t this time of year I do like to set myself a bit of a project for the longer, dark evenings.

I have been known to start a variety of random crafts, from Rachel reconditioning a piano (yes, really - and no, I didn’t finish it!) to bag making, patchwork, stamping, quilling (rolling up bits of paper and glueing them to other bits of paper — got bored of that one pretty quickly!), embroidery, jewellery making and crocheting colourful items which could potentially be worn as hats or scarves (if you don’t mind the funny looks).

I said ‘start’ a variety of projects, as I do tend to get fed up part way through and look around for something else to do instead! This would explain the half sanded table in the garage, the fabric mountain under the stairs and the wool stockpile in my bedroom, which is potentially large enough to knit jumpers for all the sheep in Wales (not that they need them).

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The Somerford Estate housing market outperforms Friars Cliff by 82%!

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e all know Friars Cliff as one of the most sought after places to live in Christchurch, with its beautiful tree lined avenues and its early 20th Century Arts and Crafts designed detached houses, along with some very pleasant modern bungalows. Christchurch Estate Agents tell me that buyers are not only coming from London and the Home counties, but also from some exotic locations around the globe to snap them up. The larger detached houses sell for upwards of £700,000 and the most ordinary 2 bed apartments will sell at up to £200,000.

Jeremy

So, it was with some surprise, when after reading last month’s ‘Christchurch Property News’, a landlord who I had never had the pleasure of meeting before, took me up on my offer of popping his head round our door on Fountain Way (near Waitrose) for a chat about the local property market. He lived in the Friar’s Cliff area and wanted to know my thoughts on what to buy in the coming 12 months for a possible rental investment.

Buying property to let is about the balance of the annual yield or return from the property verses the potential of its growth in value. In the Friar’s Cliff area, those larger houses let out for between £1,800 and £2,500 per month, giving an annual yield of around 3%.

However, yields are over 80% more on the Somerford Housing estate, where the annual yields currently being achieved would be around 5.8% per year (as they can bought for under £200,000 and rent day in day out at around £850 per month. So surely the Somerford Housing estate is the place to buy, as it has much higher yields?

However, we must remember that yield is not the sole consideration when investing in buy to let. The value of the larger properties in Friars Cliff, over the last 10 or 11 years, has risen on average by 73%, whilst property on The Somerford Estate has, in the same time period, only risen by an average of 19%. So you either buy for yield or you buy for capital growth!

Ultimately, we found there’s a general rule that the better the area you buy in, the lower the return you’ll get. This is because you’ll have to pay more to buy property in a nice area, and the amount of rent you’ll get doesn’t rise at the same level, but properties tend to go up in value better, over the long term. However, it is easier to judge yields today than deciding what will go up in value in the future. Buying in a less plush area, such as The Somerford Estate doesn’t mean a property won’t rent, but it does have a bearing on the type of tenant you are likely to attract. Again, every property and every landlord is different.

I don’t charge for my advice because if I offer you the best opinion and we build a relationship, then you might (and there is no obligation or expectation to this) just use me to manage those properties and so there will be time to earn money from you by looking after your buy to let property for years to come, a property that we jointly decided met your requirements for the investment because that is what it is, an investment. So, feel free to pop into our offices near Waitrose for a chat about the property market in Christchurch.

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We are very pleased to hear that Dorset County Council have taken notice of our letter regarding the sorry state of our town information signs. With overgrown foliage and being very dirty they did not give our visitors a very good impression but the work is now in progress and the signs should be pristine in a matter of weeks.

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At Druitt Hall, renovations are now proceeding and the first phase of painting both inside and out have been completed.

The gardens around the Hall have been cleared and tidied. The toilets are being redesigned and good progress is being made in this area. There is still much to do and more volunteers are needed to work along with those already helping.

These are a few of the clubs that are now renting and are interested in hiring the Hall: W.I, Table Tennis, Rugby Tots, Short Mat Bowling, Aviation Society, Zumba, CCA and Children’s Parties etc. The contact number for hiring the Hall is 01202 485688 Email: druitt. hall@gmail.com

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hristchurch Borough Council is holding a public exhibition of plans to enhance and improve Christchurch town centre, as part of the Christchurch Town Centre Strategy, and is asking residents for their views on the proposals.

The exhibition is being held on Monday 6 October under the Mayor’s Parlour in the High Street from 10am to 4pm. Council representatives and members of the project team will be present to explain the proposals and answer questions, and feedback forms will be available for residents to leave comments.

Following the exhibition, the display boards will be available to view in the foyer of The Regent Centre in the High Street from Tuesday 7 to Monday 13 October (open 10am to 10pm), with feedback forms also available.

Cllr Ray Nottage, Leader of Christchurch Borough Council said: “I’m delighted that we are now able to obtain community feedback on our proposals

to enhance and improve the town centre. We are hoping to obtain as much feedback as possible on the proposals which have been drawn up to ensure we continue to preserve, protect and enhance the unique character of Christchurch and its historic centre.”

Cllr Claire Bath, Portfolio Holder for Economy at the council, added: “Enhancing the town centre experience will support economic growth in Christchurch which is a key priority for the council.

We’re looking forward to meeting residents and stakeholders on 6 October to discuss our proposals for Christchurch town centre and to hear their views. We will analyse the feedback from this exhibition carefully to refine the plans.”

Details of the proposals and more information about the Christchurch Town Centre Strategy will be available at www.dorsetforyou.com/ christchurch-town-centre-strategy from Monday 6 October.

Christchurch Town Centre Enhancements Public Exhibition Come and discuss our proposals to enhance and improve Christchurch town centre at

Mayor’s Parlour, Old Town Hall, 30 High Street, Christchurch Monday 6 October 2014 from 10am to 4pm Members of the project team will be on hand to answer your questions, and feedback forms will be available for you to leave comments.

Copies of the exhibition boards will then be on display at

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fter a long stormy winter we all needed a good summer and this has certainly been a balmy one for watersports enthusiasts in the Christchurch area.

John Kayakers and stand up paddle boarders have enjoyed local rivers, the harbour and bay. Sailors have had perfect conditions for regattas and power boaters on ‘dawn patrol’ have had flat conditions for towing wakeboarders. The water is warm and many people will be swimming from local beaches all through October.

But there is another breed of enthusiasts who are waiting for the wind and waves that storms bring to our coastline. Windsurfers constantly watch the weather forecasts and when conditions are right Avon Beach is one of the best locations on the south coast. In recent years Windsurfers have been joined at Avon by Kitesurfers, who harness the power of the wind with a power kite which pulls them on a small board with foot straps. The prevailing wind at Avon comes from the south west, over Hengistbury Head. The wind gives the power for speed but experienced board riders are here for the waves so that they can get airborne.

The winter storms pulled huge amounts of sand off Avon Beach and Friars Cliff, which made the harbour entrance very shallow for boats coming into Christchurch. However, this large sand bank has created some perfect waves. Nature removed the sand but in February 2015, Christchurch Borough Council plans to pump this material back ashore to replenish the beaches at Gundimore, Avon and Friars Cliff. In the meantime you may want to head down to the beach cafes on a windy day and watch local storm riders making the most of some great waves.

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Acoustic string groups of any description, including guitars, ukuleles, harps and cellos and others are welcome. Woodwind groups including recorders, percussion groups as well as handbell ringers and piano accordions are also welcome.

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Christchurch Rotary

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hrough these monthly articles I have tried to give Christchurch Eye Readers a brief insight to the ways of Rotary. During the month of August I was unable to attend any meetings at the club due to certain other commitments, not to mention a family holiday.

But did it make any difference

Paul

my non-attendance during the month? The answer is an emphatic ‘no’. Why? Because we are an organisation of individuals who together have created this local rotary club.

This spirit has been nurtured to good effect in creating our new website, and due to the efforts of Mike Court, looks really good and is actually interesting! The Club, with Mike taking on this role, has now showcased itself, our business partners and made us visible to the local community. Long gone is any mystery about who we are, and what we represent. Just take a look yourself.

This, coupled with David Rogers, who maybe better known to you via general medical practice as our PR officer (relishing the role I might add) is bringing Rotary to YOU. Should you visit the site http://www.rotary-site. org/index.php?SiteID=426 (Rotary Club of Christchurch) you will be able to put a face to most of the people I often mention. At the same time you can see what we have done and what we are doing, along with a diary of events that confirm what a busy year ahead we have. This site is a window to the club and as I write, it is being expanded upon even further. The site coupled with emails, and a monthly inhouse Bulletin means you are never far away from what’s happening, which is the beauty of being a member of Rotary in today’s world.

So, hopefully the message of what we are all about is getting across. Our doors are always open to new members and business partners to join in the success of Rotary locally and internationally.

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Extension of Ser vices for Age Concern

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ge Concern Christchurch, whose aim is improving the quality of life for older people in the Borough of Christchurch, has extended a number of its services.

Its two shops, 85 Bargates and 130 Tuckton Road are now open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm including Wednesdays at both shops.

The new retail manager, Rose Trickett, found that the new opening hours have been welcomed by customers. Services are provided by the charity from shop funds and donations.

Befriending services are receiving increased numbers of referrals and it is anticipated that telephone befriending will soon be available.

The established Information and Advice desk at 85 Bargates has also seen an increase in the number of people seeking advice and information especially regarding benefits for older people.

In addition, many of the outings have proved to be very popular with some being oversubscribed.

Additional shopping trips have been introduced with regular runs now established.

The Friendship Clubs have restarted following the summer break and members are very welcome to join.

As a result of the increased demand for services new volunteers are needed.

Anyone interested in either volunteering or donating or using the services can find out more by visiting: www.ageconcernchristchurch.org.uk or email: contact@ageconcernchristchurch.org.uk or telephone 01202 488311

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What a load! of Rhubarb

Lee

Cast your mind back to the fabulous sunny months of April, May and June, when the rhubarb plants were producing delicious stems of juicy fruit, perfectly ripe for crumble.

Each of the stems (so technically not a fruit at all) which blushed with the colour of pink champagne or deep raspberry sorbet depending on the variety, could easily be torn from the plant, topped and tailed and then either used immediately or blanched and frozen for later.

Rhubarb freezes very well, and lasts for around a year, in fact I made a crumble in April this year using last years frozen harvest. Chopped into 1cm pieces, it can be placed directly into freezer bags, but to retain its colour should be blanched for around 1 minute in boiling water. Allow to cool and dry before freezing. To revive, boil in a little fresh orange juice, a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and sugar to taste before allowing to cool. It’s a versatile crop and makes great jam, compote and crumble, and tastes delicious when made as above and served with crème fraîche.

Rhubarb originates from the colder parts of China and its popularity is fairly recent in historical terms, becoming more widely eaten as sugar became less expensive. The leaves are toxic and so too are the stems later on in the year, because the toxic acids move down the stems from the leaves and into the crown as the winter temperatures cool.

When to plant your rhubarb:

Early rhubarb can be ‘forced’ inside up-turned dust bins, but only do this with established plants. Place a black bin (or terracotta rhubarb forcing jar if you’re a pro) over the plant in early spring, and then enjoy the small, tender and sweet stems as they develop and search for the light. Grown commercially in large dark sheds in the Yorkshire rhubarb triangle - between Wakefield, Leeds and Morley - this wonderful vegetable (classed as a fruit for tax reasons) can also be divided up this month if you have a large overgrown patch.

Happy Gardening

By Lee Bestall

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October is the perfect time to plant rhubarb if you haven’t got any at the moment and would like a patch of your own. It’s quite un-fussy and will grow in sun or part shade as long as the soil is moisture retentive. Add well-rotted manure to the planting hole and mulch the plant with a ‘doughnut’ shape of manure about 50cm deep in spring. Give the plant a feed with ‘blood, fish and bone’ in March and watch it grow! It’s an easy perennial plant, which produces giant leaves and is pretty resistant to pests, although hungry mammals might feast on the crowns in early spring when food is scarce.

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LOCAL VETERANS AND FAMILY WAR PHOTOS INVITED, TO FEATURE IN REGENT CENTRE REMEMBRANCE EVENING Sunday 2nd November “For Queen and Country” returns to the Regent Centre

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Residents are also invited to submit a picture of a family member or close friend, who served or serves in our Armed Forces for inclusion in the evening - with the name of the person in the photograph, age, rank, unit/s they served or serve in and a maximum of 20 words description.

Call 07974 320122 for more info or email md@christchurchanddistrictband.co.uk The evening, presented by the Christchurch and

District Band; features live music incorporating archive film footage, sound effects, “Winston”, Highlife Charity Players, La Nova Singers, Patriotic Grand Finale of flag waving and singing plus much more.

Tickets now available from the Regent Centre Box office, call in, telephone 01202 499199 or book online at www. christchurchanddistrictband.co.uk

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As a retired employee of yellow buses, I saw the picture of a yellow bus on the front of the September issue of Christchurch Eye. I was pleasantly surprised to find it was a picture of myself pushing the bus round on the Christchurch bus turntable! It brought back many memories for me. I joined Bournemouth Corporation Transport in January 1963 at the age of 18 and I was a conductor and then went on to become a trolly bus driver in 1966, three years later, a motorbus driver after the trolly buses ended in 1969 (sadly missed). After 42 years of service with Yellow Buses I retired in 2004.

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Witch 1 : hair colour ~ crossed eyes ~ no nose wart Witch 2 : smaller hat ~ extra tooth ~ tongue colour Witch 3 : smaller ears ~ finger nails ~ sandals colour Ice scream !

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Poetry Corner Soho For Coffee

by Karlina St Vincent Warm feelings of recognition, Waves of familiarity Like slipping into favourite shoes.

Friends appear one by one, Slide into seats, coffee ordered, Jokes and smiles, catching up.

Last arrival, here, beside us Complete the group.

Close it around a new friend.

Crunch the almond biscuits, Savour the steaming coffee.

This feels like a homecoming.

We have shared enough To trust each other a little.

The Poets Journey by Tom Murphy I have been on a journey of discovery for a time With my good companions metre and rhyme.

Weaving alliteration, assonance, And iambic pentameters into sense.

Using the guide book thesaurus until Verses are complete, imaginations still.

I have sailed seas of poetry on winds of thought.

Toiled with introspection where ideas are caught.

Got lost now and then, nearly ran aground.

With these tribulations myself I have found.

There are superlative adventures to find.

In the infinite hemispheres of the mind.

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Cheesy Onion Soup As the clocks go back and the nights draw in take comfort in our onion soup, topped with crunchy bread and bubbling cheese PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINS COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR SERVES: 2

INGREDIENTS

12oz / 350g onions (can use a mixture of brown, red and white or all the same variety) Butter for frying 1 1/2 tsp Demerara sugar 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 pint stock (chicken stock is lighter, beef stock heartier) 2 thick slices lightly toasted bread 2oz / 50g cheddar or Gruyere cheese

METHOD

Peel and thinly slice the onions.

Heat the butter in a medium-sized saucepan.

Add the onions and sugar and fry gently over a low heat for 10-20 minutes, stirring frequently. The sugar will caramelise to a nice golden brown coating on the onions. Be careful not to let it stick and burn though, especially towards the end.

Add the stock and soy sauce, and season to taste with salt and black pepper.

Put a lid on the pan and simmer for approximately 30 minutes until the onions are soft and starting to disintegrate.

Grate or thinly slice the cheese.

Divide the soup between two heatproof bowls.

Float a slice of toasted bread on top of each bowl of soup, and top with the sliced or grated cheese.

Grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling (which is why you have to use heatproof soup bowls!)

Serve with more crusty fresh bread.

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REGENT CENTRE HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH 01202 499199 Thurs 2 Oct 7.30pm £19.50 Concs £17.50 UK’s most famous Mountaineer SIR CHRIS BONINGTON - Life & Times and Audio Visual Evening Fri 3 - Wed 8 Oct 2.30pm & 7.30pm Bill Nighy, Imelda Staunton PRIDE (15) Gay activists support the 1984 Miner’s strike-True Story!

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Carer Homes/Help Inter-­‐County Nursing Care & Services

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Children, Pets & Education Twynham School Opening Evening Rugbytots Bournemouth & Christchurch Highcliffe School Open Evening

5 19 41

Food and Drink Custom Lunches The Kings Harbour Hotel Upper Deck Restaurant

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Gardens Golden Acres Group Southern Tree Specialists Chris Oliver Tree & Hedge Cutting Specialist

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Health, Beauty & Lifestyle Highcliffe Dental Practice Foot Rescue Fairmile Florist Wisteria Stour Chiropractic Clinic Hands On Care Specsavers Dorset Denture Clinic Majic Tan & Beauty Salon Nails & Beauty By Jackie Court House Clinics All Mobility

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Home Improvement Ashley Blinds UK Made 2 Measure Fitted Bedrooms Plumbing Specialist & Handyman Tower View Plumb Exchange Roof Exchange Build Exchange Dream Doors Flair Interiors Bird Locksmiths Liberty Design Architects Wilsons Trading (Dorset) Ltd Glass Exchange Comfort Rooms Priory Plumbing Charlie Hanshaw Handyman A Beautiful Clean JT Blinds Morgan Electrics

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Local Events Christchurch Model Railway Club

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Motoring and Travel Christchurch Coaches RIBS Marine Maarten's Taxi Keith Motors

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Property Management Denisons Estate Agents Belvoir Lettings Bullock & Lees Estate Agents Homefield Park Richard Godsell

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Medical/Health Services NHS Direct Dorset Out-­‐of-­‐hours Bournemouth A&E Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital British Red Cross Loan Service

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Local Council & Services Christchurch Borough Council Dorset County Council Christchurch Information Centre Regent Centre Bournemouth Airport Post Office Dorset Family Information Service

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Pet Care RSPCA -­‐ Ashley Heath Cats Protection

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Helplines Community Safety Issues Anti-­‐social Behaviour Trading Standars Citizens Advice Bureau Childline NSPCC Southern Electric British Gas Gas Emergency Environment Agency National Drugs Helpline National Debtline Alcoholics Anonymous Narcotics Anonymous Samaritans Age Concern

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Landline: 01202 484 309 Mobile: 07854 843 350

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Library Information Christchurch Library 29 High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AW 01202 485 938 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

9.30am to 5.30pm 10am to 7pm 9.30am to 1pm 9.30am to 7pm 9.30am to 5.30pm 9am to 4pm

Highcliffe Library Gordon Road, Highcliffe BH23 5HN 01425 272 202 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

10am to 6.30pm 9.30am to 5pm Closed 9.30am to 1pm 9.30am to 6.30pm 9.30am to 4pm

Chemists The Grove Pharmacy 01202 484310 48 The Grove, Christchurch Mon – Fri 9-6 Sat 9-1 Wessex Pharmacies 01202 482197 186 Somerford Road, Christchurch Mon-Fri 9-1.15/2.15-5.30 Sat 9-1.15 Rowlands Pharmacy 01202 484840 136 Purewell, Christchurch Mon-Fri 8.45-6.30 Sat 8.45-1 Your Local Boots Pharmacy 01202 486276 2A Twynham Avenue, Christchurch Mon-Fri 8.45-1/2-6.15 Mudeford Pharmacy 01425 272798 94 Mudeford, Christchurch Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30(Weds ‘til 1) Sat 9-1/2-5 Boots the Chemist 01202 483034 23 Saxon Square, Christchurch Mon-Sat 9-1.30/2.30-5.30 Burton Pharmacy 01202 477771 123 Salisbury Road, Burton

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