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CHRISTCHURCH JULY/AUGUST 2010 I ISSUE 7
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Restaurant Review The Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa
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ive me a sunny Saturday and I can’t imagine a better way to spend it than lunch with my husband ~ and when that lunch is at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel Restaurant, it’s a veritable treat to be sure! The Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa (previously the Avonmouth) is a tranquil harbour side retreat with an undisputed position overlooking Mudeford sand spit and affording views across to Hengistbury Head. Built in the 1830’s as a gentleman’s residence, the hotel is now a grade II listed building and has recently been renovated to reveal an exceptionally sophisticated and relaxed getaway for all seasons. This was evident as we passed through the comfortable but chic lounge bar and restaurant en route to the terrace and I made a mental ‘note to self’ that this could be a great destination for cooler weather too (food dependant of course!) We lunched ‘al fresco’ on the terrace and the wonderful sights, smells and sounds were a smorgasbord for the senses! First, the view is second to none and it was lovely to be watching the sailing boats in the harbour rather than capsizing myself! Secondly, the sound of laughter and happy chatter in the air ~ a great sign of a relaxed and informal place to dine ~ and thirdly (and oh what a treat!), the smell of the amazing seafood being grilled by the chef’s in their outdoor kitchen. This close to the ocean, we can never resist choosing seafood and my husband was clearly delighted with his half dozen incredibly fresh oysters served with a shallot vinaigrette and Tabasco. I even gave one a try and was pleasantly surprised although they it didn’t beat my Moorish starter of lemon & garlic whole king prawns, grilled to perfection and absolutely scrumptious! Other choices to whet your appetite include Moroccan marinated lamb skewer, crab salad, grilled squid with garlic and chicken sate with corn, cherry tomato and coriander. Local sea bass and Dorset lobster were delicious mains and other fishy choices included marinated tuna steak with a niçoise salad, the incredibly trendy seared scallop
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and confit pork belly, and lemon sole with a shrimp and chive butter. For those who prefer a meatier option, choose from butterfly Cajun chicken breast served with herb and lemon cous cous, Aberdeen Angus beef burger with smoked bacon, cheese and tomato chutney or a Ribeye steak with provençal tomatoes. If a lighter lunch is what you prefer you can also choose from a classic Caesar salad or a selection of sandwiches including home cured gammon or prawn and local south coast crab. Our meal was topped quite perfectly by raspberry crème brûlée and chocolate cheesecake. It was definitely a case of ‘what’s yours is mine and what’s mine’s, my own’, as far as the desserts were concerned!! Other desserts perfectly suited to a sunny day included melon soup, strawberries and cream, roasted pineapple with a coconut mousse and a selection of ice creams and sorbets. The whole meal was a real joy and we left feeling totally invigorated by our experience of exquisite food and discreet service in fantastic surroundings. If I have to offer one positive suggestion, it would be to include a wonderfully summery vegetarian starter and main dish on the menu as these were sadly lacking. That said we couldn’t fault our choice of dishes. We were pleasantly surprised by the prices too as a restaurant affording such great views normally charges a premium but they offer a two course for £12 and 3 course for £16 option … outstanding quality at the price. Thank you Harbour Restaurant, Terrace & Grill; we will most certainly be back! Juliet Pull
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Al Fresco Dining at The Christchurch Harbour Hotel The experience to dine with one of the most picturesque views on the south coast of England, overlooking Christchurch Harbour, the beach huts and Hengistbury Head awaits you. The restaurant offers one of the best Al Fresco dining terraces on the south coast. Join us for lunch, dinner or simply a cool glass of wine or a cocktail whilst enjoying the fresh air and harbour views. The full a la carte menu, includes our famous grill cooked Half Lobster Salad, as well as Marinated Tuna Steaks, Local Sea Bass and Rib Eye Steaks.
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THE KINGS
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is nothing nicer than Sunday lunch ‘al fresco’ with friends. I may not be Nigella in the kitchen but I know a secret; When people sit down to a prettily-laid table in the garden on a sunny afternoon I’m almost home and dry in the catering stakes before I’ve served a thing!
The great thing about eating outdoors for a lessthan-great cook like me (this was confirmed to me by my son who bought me a sign last month that read ‘The smoke alarm has gone off.....Dinner’s ready!’) is that, for whatever reason, food really does taste better in the fresh air. Dressing the table is fun. Most people love a bit of glamour because it makes an occasion seem much more special. White tablecloths and a big jug of flowers look fabulous in the garden. How about a bowl of citrus fruits to add some vibrant colours to the table? I also like gingham table cloths and if a lot of children are coming I use some pretty wipe-clean material, bought from a fabric outlet, and cut straight from the roll. It really doesn’t matter how you set the table or how mismatched everything is, because outdoors, anything goes...the more rustic the better! Some people love to sit in the sun, but most prefer the option of a little shade. A big umbrella, which can be moved around, depending on the sun’s position, is ideal. I went to a party recently where the host had an awning, which looked terrific and also provided some cover when the inevitable few spots of rain intruded. One tip I picked up recently, is to have a big dispenser
bottle of high factor sun protection on hand for easy access - your friends with small children will love you! For a summer lunch make sure there’s loads of ice available. Spritzers (white wine and soda) over ice are very refreshing, as is Pimms or pink champagne. One great tip is to find a few tin buckets or a big metal container and fill them with ice. It’s a stylish way to store bottles of wine, beers and soft drinks. For me, the best thing about eating outdoors is that cooking can be kept to a minimum. Baked potatoes and bowls of salads I can manage and the deli does the rest: cold cuts of ham and beef; slices of quiche; dishes of olives and sundried tomatoes and rustic loaves of bread with lashings of butter. People think I’m a culinary genius and all I’ve done is assemble a few things on a platter or two! The final and rather lovely thing about eating outdoors, is the way that the afternoon stretches effortlessly into the evening. As light fades, try floating little candles in bowls or jars of water and string some fairy lights through the trees. Your guests will never want to leave! Cheryl, Editor
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Christchurch Eye Privilege Club Helping Christchurch to build a better future Christchurch Eye is encouraging shoppers to keep trade local and beat the credit crunch through an innovative card scheme being trialled here, in Christchurch. Shops and businesses set their own offers which change from time to time. Here are some of the traders which have already signed up to the Privilege Club (regularly updated on our website). Think Print, 7 High Street, Christchurch 10% off purchases over £10. 01202 473167 The Kings Hotel & Restaurant, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch 01202 588933 Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with each meal purchased Ye Olde George Inn, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. 01202 479383 10% off all food orders Lavender & Bay, Herb Garden & Gift Shop, 2 Wick Lane 01202 478848 10% off all purchases Join Curves and get 66% off plus 30 days free! (T&C’s apply) 4a Wilverley Road 01202 484046 Radio Cabs – 01202 48 48 48 10% off all metered jobs Radio Cabs also do not charge the 60p booking fee unlike many other firms Temptation - 1A Wick Lane – Christchurch 01202 488700 20% discount off chocolate, sweets and fudge when you spend £10 or more in a single transaction. Toyshop, 5 St Catherine's Parade, Fairmile Road, Christchurch 475337 10% off all purchases
Half price studio fee at all times (Normally Adult £4.50, Children £3.50) www.theclaystudio.co.uk Bikersyard Plus, 111 Purewell, Christchurch BH23 4AR 01202 496006 10% off all purchases We sell Motorcycle clothing and accessories Fairmile Florists, 6 St Catherine’s Parade, Fairmile Road, Christchurch 01202 484711 10% off all orders delivered within the BH23 area Jas Hair Group, 22 Bargates, Christchurch. 01202 481782 30% off your first visit & become a VIP cardholder Administration fee is free to all NEW clients booking swimming lessons with Swalings Bournemouth Limited before the 30th July 2010 08452 99 40 64 Ancient Therapies 10% discount on 60 & 90 minute reflexology and aromatherapy treatments 01202 775474 Elite Electrical, Christchurch. 07970 213 698 www.eliteelectrical.org.uk Free Visual Safety Inspection Privilege Club cards are still on offer for £2.50 (that’s less than 21p a month!) and can be purchased from Christchurch Information Centre in the High Street, Curves in Wilverley Road, Ye Olde George Inn and The Kings Hotel in Castle Street, Christchurch or online at www.christchurcheye.co.uk
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Transition Town Christchurch The Transition Town Christchurch group is hoping to encourage people to work towards making Christchurch more resilient and sustainable. Why? Climate change has given the planet a less predictable future, with important resources such as oil and water coming under increasing stress from the earth’s population. This means there is an urgent need to look at alternative transport solutions in order to reduce the use of cars. The group is therefore hosting
a “Green Journeys Around Town” meeting on Thursday 29th July, 7.30 to 9.30pm
at the Baptist Church, Bargates, Christchurch
to raise awareness about the different options. Speakers will be present from Dorset Council’s Travel Choice team and from the Cycling Group of the Christchurch Community Partnership. There will be an ‘Open Space’ type discussion about specific transport-related topics. Transition Town groups are made up of local people trying to deliver realistic and positive sustainable solutions. Come along and meet like-minded people, and learn more about alternative transport solutions, and what Transition Town Christchurch is all about. Refreshments will be available. This is a free event.
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The Countess Mabel Memorial Draw
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his year’s Christchurch Community Celebration (CCC), which was held on May 29th, saw the introduction of The Countess Mabel Memorial Draw. The CCC is a new annual opportunity for the people of Christchurch to celebrate everything that is good about their town. The date chosen for the event commemorates the Trinity Fair, which is one of the earliest recorded annual events held in Christchurch and can be traced back to the early 12th century – and this provided the inspiration for the new fund-raising Draw. At the start of the 13th century the Lord of the Manor of Christchurch was Earl William de Redvers. His wife was Countess Mabel, who died in 1208 aged about forty. Earl William subsequently decreed that one and a half marks (£1) from the profit of the Trinity Fair would be used to celebrate each anniversary of his beloved wife’s death. One third went to the canons of the Priory, one third went to support their lay household, and one third provided food for forty poor people of the town. The Countess Mabel Memorial Draw resurrects this historical tradition by raising funds for the Priory Church and the CCC, which this year is also supporting The New Druitt Fund. The prizes were meals generously donated by the following restaurants and food outlets in the town (in alphabetical order): Alpine Bar and Bistro, Brown’s
Fish Restaurant, Conqueror Inn (The East Close Local his Hotel), Dragon torian Mr. Herbe and collector, Palace Restaurant, rt Druitt. .. Kelly’s Kitchen, La Mamma Pizzeria & Trattoria, Lychee Chinese Restaurant, The Nelson Tavern, The New Forest Perfumery Tearooms, The Oak Inn, Pinocchio Italian Restaurant, The Rising Sun Thai Tavern, Riverside Sopley Mill, The Sandpiper, The Somerford Beefeater, Toby Carvery Hinton, The Walkford, Waterford Lodge Hotel, Ye Olde George Inn. The Draw, which raised over £450, was organised in record time by Julie Petrie. It is interesting to note that the price per ticket exactly matched the annual donation made by Earl William de Redvers. The draw itself was conducted by another character from the town’s past, Mr. Herbert Druitt (1876–1943), the renowned local historian and founder of the Red House Museum, portrayed on the day by Jonathan Rogers. Appropriately, the draw was made in the Druitt Hall. The date of next year’s Christchurch Community Celebration is Saturday 18th June. For more information visit: www.focuschristchurch.co.uk. Report by Philip Tate. Picture by Ann Pardy.
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STOMPIN’ ON QUOMPS, CHRISTCHURCH 7th AUGUST 2009
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t’s just weeks away from Christchurch’s famous and fabulous smooth jazz concert, Stompin’ on the Quomps. On Saturday 7th August this summer, Christchurch Quay will be the place to go and enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening of Jazz and Big Band music. This annual event which is totally free of charge starts at 12 midday and runs until around 10pm ending as usual with the ever popular Taverners Big Band. Stompin' on the Quomps is an al fresco Festival with bands performing on the Edwardian bandstand in the picturesque surroundings of the Quay. It's one of Christchurch's largest and most loved events, appealing to young children and nonagenarians alike. This community event will start at noon with the popular Not Just Sax, with Sarah Bolter. Other bands performing are Lemon Grove, The Baddest Blues Band Ever and Dutch Band ‘Bazar Bazaar’ who will be thrilling the audience. The event will culminate with the crowd-pleasing Taverners Big Band. Between acts entertainment will be provided by members of the Swish of the Curtain theatre company and the Funky Little Choir. Event organiser, Adrian Dwyer, said: “We can now call
Stompin’ an international event and we are pleased that we are able to attract such top-class acts. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a sunny day and we and hope to see as many people as possible, from families to nonagenarian grandparents picnicking, dancing and soaking up the Stompin’ atmosphere at this most attractive of locations.” The expanded event will have food and drink stalls and full information can be found in the souvenir programme which is available from the Christchurch Information centre, The Regent Centre, the Captain’s Club Hotel and at the event itself. The informative programme includes Stompin facts, details of the bands, information about the event and interesting extras. Details can also be found on the website: www.stompin.org.uk
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Bournemouth Sevens Festival crowned huge success
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ollowing the third instalment of the worldrenowned sport and music extravaganza, the Bournemouth Sevens Festival announced record crowds of 20,000 people over the May Bank Holiday weekend. Having grown significantly since the inaugural event in 2008, the festival now hosts the largest rugby and netball festival in the world with 156 rugby sevens teams and 96 netball teams competing on the sunny south coast.
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Live bands and DJs entertained the crowds all weekend in the Kopparberg Campsite, Nintendo Festival Stage and Carling Beer Tent. Radio 1’s, DJ Spoony also made an appearance spinning party tunes in the exclusive VIP Arena. Other entertainment included a stunt parachute display, video diary room, Pitchside Jacuzzi, party bus, fancy dress, big screen TV and Rock-e-oke. A host of celebrities and sports stars including England rugby internationals Austin Healey, Ugo Monye, Dan Hipkiss and Olympic gold medalist Jason Gardiner all enjoyed the weekend’s festivities in the exclusive V.VIP
Ugo Monye commented, “Bournemouth Sevens is bigger than any IRB tournament, it’s the biggest sevens tournament in the world”. Festival Director, Roger Woodall, commented, “This year’s festival is unrecognisable from the first year as there’s so much more going on over the weekend. Diamond Sports Events put on such an amazing festival and pay a lot of attention to detail so people leave with a great experience and bring more and more people every year.“ The annual festival is held over the last May Bank Holiday every year. For more information on the festival visit BournemouthSevens.com
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Last year’s carnival was a huge success with the High Street packed for the procession and the Quay alive with great musical acts and family entertainment. We even had Funky Little Choir serenade a couple that proposed at the Band Stand – and yes – She said YES!!! The committee had great pleasure in giving donations to local Christchurch groups of over £1,200. This was made possible by the generous donations from the Public in Christchurch and close management of all the costs involved with the event. It was great that every coin/note that went in the buckets was donated to support a local Christchurch group. We hope to do even more this year. This year, you will see some old favourites and some new activities. • Local acts performing this year – so watch out you might see someone you know. • The carnival will be on Saturday 14th August, leaving Stanpit at approx 3:30pm, arriving at the Quay at approx 4:30pm. Elvis will be joining us for the procession. • Grand Draw with lots of prizes donated from Christchurch
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ollowing the success of the inaugural Fit Christchurch Free Fun Day in September 2009, plans are now well underway for this year’s event. Make a note in your diary now for Saturday 18th September 2010 and get down to Christchurch Quay for what is sure to be a fantastic FREE FUN DAY. Fit Christchurch Fun Day, which runs from 10am to 4pm, aims to increase awareness of the Fit Christchurch project being led by Christchurch Borough Council and Christchurch Community Partnership. The Fun Day will feature a whole host of activities for people of all ages to take part in – everything from an impressive 255 foot inflatable assault course to attempting to break a Guinness World Record.
project, said: “Last year’s event was fantastic with many local clubs and association promoting their services to over 5,000 spectators. It will be tough to top last year’s event but the target is to do just that.” If you represent a local club/association and you would be interested in taking part in this year’s event, either by providing an activity on the day or just having a presence to promote what you do, please contact Pete as soon as soon as possible. You will have to become a corporate member of Fit Christchurch to participate in the day and the great news is, membership is free. Pete can be contacted at Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre on 01202 477987 or email p.griffiths@christchurch.gov.uk.
Organisers of the event are inviting members of local sports, fitness or leisure clubs and associations to take part in the day. Pete Griffiths from Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex, who is leading the
Promote your organisation with the 2nd annual Fit Christchurch Fun Day
Following the success of the inaugural Fit christchurch Free Fun Day in september 2009, plans are now well underway for this year’s event. Make in your diary now for saturday 18th september 2010 and get down to chris Quay for what is sure to be a fantastic FRee FUn DaY.
Fit christchurch Fun Day, which runs from 10am to 4pm, aims to increase awareness of the Fit christchurch project being led by Christchurch Boroug Council and Christchurch Community Partnership. the Fun Day will feature whole host of activities for people of all ages to take part in – everything fro impressive 255 foot inflatable assault course to attempting to break a Guin WENTWORTH COLLEGE World Record. Week 9th ------ 13th August Week 16th ------ 20th August Organisers
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A Day in the Life of... Jenny Hutchinson, 26 years old from Swanage. RNLI lifeguard supervisor for Boscombe and Christchurch
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ost people will be familiar with the red and yellow clad RNLI lifeguards who patrol Friars Cliff, Avon, and Highcliffe Castle beaches in Christchurch, but as the RNLI lifeguard supervisor, it is my responsibility to ensure they are trained and equipped to do the job. I started with the RNLI eight years ago when I was 18, and worked as a lifeguard on the beaches in Poole. I then went on to be the RNLI lifeguard supervisor for West Dorset, before spending a year with the RNLI’s beach safety team delivering the charity’s Hit the Surf and Beach to City programmes to children. As seasonal posts they have allowed me to spend my winters in the Italian Dolomites working as a snowboard instructor. This year I am the RNLI lifeguard supervisor for the beaches in Christchurch and Boscombe and so far it’s been great. I love learning new things and developing new skills and this job is so diverse, its always rewarding. It’s very satisfying to come into a new area and get fully involved in the local community. Sometimes they might not have been in contact with the RNLI lifeguards before and its great to be able to go into the local schools and see the beach education we deliver be appreciated and put into practice. The RNLI lifeguards also support the RNLI fundraising events organised by the Mudeford Lifeboat Guild, and will have a presence at Mudeford’s RNLI Lifeboat Day. The fundraisers are all volunteers who work hard to raise funds to ensure the lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews have the training and equipment we need, so it’s really essential we also put something back. I am in charge of 25 RNLI lifeguards, 17 at Boscombe and
8 at Christchurch. This means I do a variety of things behind the scenes to ensure they can do their day job. At the start of the season I recruit the lifeguard teams and organise the twoweek induction process they all must complete before going out on the beach, I plan their shifts, organise payroll, and deal with any ad hoc issues that might crop up. At the beginning of the week, after a busy weekend, I visit each of my beaches and make sure the teams have all the kit and supplies they need, I restock stuff they have used over the weekend, and check nothing is damaged. After a weekend I also collect the paperwork on which the incidents are recorded. As well as providing a daily log on activities, these will be analysed at the end of the season. From these records the RNLI can see what incidents were the most common in particular areas, which helps us prioritise our beach safety education programme and possibly focus the training the lifeguards receive on dealing with these types of incidents. Taking the names and addresses of the casualties also helps us work out whether there is a specific area in the country from which casualties are coming and we can look at taking our education programme to them. I lead the twice-weekly training and fitness sessions for the RNLI lifeguard teams, this is important to keep them fit and focussed for the season and honing their rescue and first aid skills. We recently did some training with the local volunteer lifeboat crew at Mudeford. It’s common for us to work together in real life situations and so it’s important that we work together as a team. Last but in no way least, I am the liaison point with the local authority and the other emergency services to make sure we’re working effectively together. As the RNLI lifeguards are first responders to the ambulance service we often get called to incidents off the beach as well. All in all, the summer season is a busy few months for the RNLI lifeguard teams, but we really enjoy it and look forward to meeting the beach users at Christchurch this year, please do come and say hello.
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is to prevent incidents occurring in the first place. On the beach they position and move the bathing flags in response to the prevailing conditions, provide guidance and advise to beach users and alert people to the dangers and hazards on the beach. Beach safety tips
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he Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the charity that saves lives at sea. Its lifeboat volunteers sea. provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. In 2001, the RNLI trialled a lifeguard service in the south west and now provides safety patrols on 150 beaches around the UK. In 2009, the charity provided a lifeguard service for the first time in Christchurch. This year RNLI lifeguards will provide safety cover from 10am until 6pm 7 days a week from Saturday 3 July until Sunday 5 September on Christchurch beaches; Friars Cliff, Avon Beach, and Highcliffe Castle. They will work closely along side the volunteer lifeboat crew at Mudeford. Trained professionals
If you’re heading to the beach this summer, spare a thought for safety. The RNLI is urging anyone planning a trip to the beach and, particularly, anyone thinking of going into the water, to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim in the area between the red and yellow flags. The RNLI have compiled some simple steps you can take to stay safe on the beach. • Wherever possible, always swim at a lifeguarded beach, visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk for more information on your chosen beach • Always read and obey the safety signs, usually found at the entrance to the beach. These will help you avoid potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest areas for swimming. • When on a lifeguarded beach, find the red and yellow flags and always swim or bodyboard between them – this area is patrolled by lifeguards. • Never swim alone. • If you get in trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help. • If you see someone in difficulty, never attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard or, if you can’t see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. Funding
Thanks to a comprehensive training package and strict fitness and competency standards, RNLI lifeguards are able to respond quickly and effectively to any incident. They must also complete a three-day First Aid course, which means they are equipped to provide a high standard of first aid care and are able to provide very high levels of trauma, injury and illness management on the beach.
Despite a contribution from the Local Authority or private beach owner, which goes towards the lifeguard’s wages, the charity relies on generous public support to ensure they can continue to provide the service. Last summer the RNLI launched the South West Lifeguard Appeal, which aims to raise £500,000 by 2012 towards the £5 million a year it costs to provide a lifeguard service in the region. For more information visit www.rnli.org.uk/ supportourlifeguards
However, 95 per cent of the work the RNLI lifeguards do
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ompany which can be seen company (there i on a cottage nearer the Prio rebuilt, though this time ry). The Dolphin with a slate roof.
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The Dolphin Inn Church Street around 183 4 by Benjamin Ferry. The Dolphin Inn is on the right with a thatched roof .
Church Street around 183 4 by Benjamin Ferry. The Dol
This shows the Dolphin Inn around the 1930’s looking towards the High Street, later in that decade the buildings in the foreground were demolished to provide access to the new trolley bus turntable which was built in the pub court yard.
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hurch Street is probably the oldest thoroughfare in Christchurch. Long before it led pilgrims to the Norman Priory; it saw the weak and the sick pass by on their way to be cared for by the monks at the Old Saxon Minster. As the Old Saxon Minster was more than likely on the site of a much older religious site (it was the habit of early Christian missionaries to position their churches on the sites of pagan worship), then Church Street would have been the pathway for the earliest inhabitants of Christchurch, perhaps back in the Bronze Age, making their way to worship “the old gods”. If you stand at the beginning of the pedestrianised part of Church Street your eye will be taken, not to the North Porch entrance, but to the eastern end of the Church. This is probably where the smaller Saxon Minster would have been. It is most likely that the buildings ranged along this ancient street were developed to cater for the people making their way to worship over the centuries. There would have undoubtedly been inns and beer houses. Although in his book, In Search Of England, written in the 1920s, H. V. Morton describes Church Street as a daintier street. “In Christchurch near the Priory is a short narrow street full of tea shops. It is so full of tea shops that several waitresses and proprietresses picket the door ways and say with a smile if you appear to linger bunwards “Oh wouldn’t you like some tea?” And you think Oh probably I would and you become deflected from the Priory. Goodness alone knows how many religious pilgrims have been lured to repletion in this street of sirens”. Visitors to the Priory today are more likely to be lured away by a filled panini or one shot cappuccino! The buildings on the west side of Church Street date from the 1400s to the 1970s. The modern 1974 development swept away the Old Dolphin Inn as well as the shops either side. In the 1841 census, Thomas Tongue is listed as the victualler at the Dolphin Inn. He is there with his wife, Ann and daughter Jane. It is also worth recording
phin Inn on theLane right with that an old name forisWick was aDolphin thatchedLane. roof. The Dolphin Inn suffered a disastrous fire in the 1870s when the thatched roof near the chimney was set alight. The report in the Christchurch Times refers to “this well known and long established hostelry”. The fire took hold at 10pm and although it was a rain drenched night the fire took hold. Despite the rain, a large crowd gathered to witness the rapid progress of the fire; aided perhaps by the action of somebody who cut the hose attached to the fire engine. The Mayor, Mr Lemmon, obviously incensed by this act of sabotage, offered a reward of £2 for the arrest of perpetrator. The owner of the building was insured with the Sun insurance company (there is a fire mark for the same company which can be seen on a cottage nearer the Priory). The Dolphin was rebuilt, though this time with a slate roof.
The Dolphin Inn carried on its business for another hundred years, when the trams arrived in 1905 the pub was perfectly positioned at the end of the line from Poole and Bournemouth to give refreshment to weary travellers. The Dolphin site was reduced in the late 1930’s when its stables and courtyard were removed to make way for the new trolley bus terminal. By the late 1960s the whole site from Church Lane to Wick Lane was up for re development. The old buildings did not meet the requirements of modern shops and they were swept away. It was replaced by a development that satisfied the modern shopkeeper but is devoid of charm. One part was preserved however, the old trolley bus turntable, it is still there and can be seen through a gap in the buildings in Wick Lane. Pictures copyright of the Christchurch Local History Society and the Red House Museum With acknowledgements to the late Allen White, Christchurch Historian. The Christchurch Local History Society produces a quarterly journal for its members (also available to purchase at Christchurch Information Centre) and organises a series of talks from September to May. These take place at the Christchurch Junior School in Clarendon Road, on the first Tuesday of the month. Local History Room, Christchurch Library, 29 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AW. Tel: 485938 This room is open weekdays from 10am to 12.30pm (except Wednesdays). It is staffed by volunteers drawn from the membership of the society. More information on the Society can be found at www. historychristchurch.org
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51, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH (01202) 499199 Free parking at rear after 7pm www.regentcentre.co.uk Thursday 1 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm £10 National Theatre by satellite LONDON ASSURANCE by Dion Boucicault
Sunday 1 August 7.30pm £18.50 Concessions £17.50 DOLLY – A Celebration of Dolly Parton with Musicians & Dancers
Fri 2 & Mon 5 – Wed 7 July 7.30pm Mats Tues & Wed 2.30pm SEX & THE CITY 2 (15) Saturday 3 July 12.15pm & 5.30pm £5 Child £2.50 HELEN O’GRADY DRAMA ACADEMY Sunday 4 July 7.30pm £7.50 LET’S CELEBRATE Swish of the Curtain Theatre School Fri 9 & Sat 10 July 7.30pm £9 Concs £7 Child £5.50 Christchurch Youth Project BACK TO THE 80s – The Totally Awesome Musical Sun 11 – Thurs 15 July 7.30pm Mats Mon – Thurs 2.30pm PRINCE OF PERSIA (12A)
Mon 2 – Thurs 5 August 7.30pm Mats: Wed & Thurs 2.30pm TWILIGHT SAGA: THE ECLIPSE ( ) Tues 3 & Tues 17 August 2.30pm £12 Concs £11 Olde Tyme Players – KISS ME GOODNIGHT SGT MAJOR! Fri 6 & Sat 7 + Mon 9 – Thurs 12 August 7.30pm Mats: Mon, Wed & Thurs 2.30pm SHREK FOREVER AFTER (U) 2D Sunday 8 August 7.30pm £18 THE SEARCHERS
Friday 16 July 7.30pm £20.50 Concs £19 THE DRIFTERS IN CONCERT Sat 17 – Tues 20 July 7.30pm Mats Sun – Tues 2.30pm LETTERS TO JULIET (PG) Vanessa Redgrave Wed 21 July 7.30pm £16.50 – Lucky Stars DEAN FRIEDMAN IN CONCERT Thurs 22 & Fri 23 July 7.30pm Mat Fri 2.30pm THE BACK-UP PLAN (12A) J Lo
Tuesday 10 August 2.30pm £12 Concs £11 Olde Tyme Players – OLDE TYME MUSIC HALL Thursday 19 August 2.30pm £5.50 Age 4 upwards People’s Theatre Co HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG Fri 20 – Thurs 26 August Please ring Box Office for show times TOY STORY 3 (PG) 2D
Saturday 24 July 2.30pm £12 7.30pm £14.50 Concs £13.50 WONDERFUL DAY Airlie Scott & Rhythm Boys celebrate Doris Day
Fri 27 Aug – Wed 1 Sept 7.30pm Mats: Sat – Wed 2.30pm KARATE KID (PG)
Wed 28 – Sat 31 July 7.30pm Mat Sat 31 2.30pm Highcliffe Charity Players MACK & MABEL Wed & Sat Mat £10 Thurs & Fri £11.50 Concs £10 Sat Eve £12
Thursday 2 September 7.30pm £16.50 Concs £15.50 THE BOOTLEG 60s Sight & Sound Show Films & live shows bookable. No tel or online charges. Free parking at rear after 7pm www.regentcentre.co.uk
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Community Diary & Information This is a free page to publicise your local events and information. Copy deadline is August 16th for inclusion in the September edition of Christchurch Eye. 25 Jun–15 July
Mixed Media The Hayloft, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX Free admission 10-4 daily. CADArts 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com email cadarts@cadarts.com
3 July
All the fun of the fete! Come along to the Priory Church’s all singing, dancing and sparkling Summer 2010 Fete! Taking place from 10.30am to 4pm in the grounds of the Priory Church. The day promises to be lots of fun and will be opened by The Mayor of Christchurch. There will be a wide range of stalls to pick up bargains at, refreshments (including coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and a BBQ), along with a bouncy castle, competitions and entertainment, including dancing, singing & a brass band). Sure to appeal to girls (of all ages!), there will be a new “Glitter And Go Salon” at the fete, where girls can stop by and have their hair glittered or braided, fun nail decorations and lots more to choose from the “salon menu” - should be great fun!! In addition, there will be Tower Tours of the Priory Church, the Priory Shop will be open .... come along and enjoy a great day!
4 July
Highcliffe Rotary Club invites you to an afternoon of Jazz music and fun for the family at Highcliffe Castle on Sunday 4th July 1pm - 5pm. Entrance is free with raffle and programme sales to benefit Life Education Wessex. This local charity delivers health education to all our children and will be attending along with Harold, the giraffe, who will be pleased to meet the children
2 - 4 July
Christchurch Music Festival, Christchurch Quay. Enjoy a weekend of live music and dance in the marquee. Starts Friday at 6.00pm. Saturday & Sunday from Midday. Refreshments and Bar.
4 July
Friars Cliff Beach Litter Surveys. Meet on the wave wall below Steamer Point Car Park at 10.30am All equipment and refreshments are provided. The information gathered will help build a better picture of how litter varies with environmental and seasonal factors. It will also be used to raise awareness of the problems and dangers of coastal and marine litter to both humans and wildlife through the Marine Conservation Society’s Adopt-a-Beach Scheme. 01202 495229 beachesandharbour@christchurch.gov.uk
10 July
Grange Choral Society perform - Requiem - Durufle, Polovtsian Dances - Borodin, Love Waltzes - Brahms in the magnificent surroundings of Christchurch Priory. 7.30pm Doors Open at 7.00pm Tickets on sale at Christchurch Information Centre.
10 July
Afternoon Tea Dance at the Priory Hall, Whitehall, Christchurch 2pm-4pm Organised by The Lions Club of Christchurch. Enjoy live music, dance, chat, meet new friends, tea & cakes. £2 Pay at the door. Please call Barrie Kenyon 01425 240177 to book in.
11 July
The Lions Club of Christchurch is organising a Car Boot Sale at Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch. All proceeds to Charity. 8.00am - 1.00pm Refreshments available. Enquiries: 01202-426206
18 July
Free Annual Open Day Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre Experience a huge variety of FREE sports and activities which are available at this Leisure Centre.
20 - 24 July & 27 - 31 July
Bournemouth Shakespeare Players open air production of William Shakespeare’s ‘Romeo & Juliet’. Bring along a chair and picnic, however, limited seating will be available. Priory House Gardens, rear of Priory Church. Performances commence at 7.30pm. Gates open at 7.00pm Tickets on sale at Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street. Adults £9.00 Concessions £7.00 for Party bookings Tel: 01202 534776 23-29 July Do it for Druitt. Mixed Media exhibition in aid of the new community centre to be built in Christchurch. The Hayloft Studio and Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. BH23 1HX Free admission 10-4 daily. CADArts 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com e mail cadarts@cadarts.com
24 - 25 July
MUDEFORD ARTS FESTIVAL The theme this year will be the Mermaid. Artists, clubs and societies will be exhibiting and selling. 11am to 4pm
28 July
Bourne Bumpers - Ladies Morris Ye Olde George Inn Dancing in the courtyard from 8.00pm on the last Wedneday of May to August Folk Music Session in the Barn from 8.30pm All Welcome Join in or just
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simply listen. Admission is FREE. For more information please look us up; www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/ christchurchfolk/
31 July
11.00am - ‘Earl Baldwin and the Problem with de Pinkney’, being a true story of civil war, sieges, and courageous Christchurch citizens 2.00pm – ‘Lady Margaret and the Prior’s Pond’, being a true story of dispute, litigation, and 13th century building regulations. These 45 minute history walks are presented by medieval costumed characters and begin at historic Place Mill on Christchurch Quay. FREE (Donations welcome).
1 – 30 Aug
Internationally renowned local artist, Cherie Wheatcroft returns to Place Mill with an exhibition of wildlife, landscape and local scenes on canvas. Limited edition prints available. 11am - 5.30pm Tuesdays – Sundays Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays)
1 Aug
RNLI Funday 2010 at Mudeford Quay Fun for all the family! The fun starts at 11am. A ‘Fun Day’ raising money to help keep our very own lifeboat station ‘afloat’. There’s something for everyone with: RAFT RACE, LIFEBOAT AND HELICOPTER DISPLAY, AIR DISPLAY, FUNFAIR RIDES, GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE – BBQ, STALLS AND SIDESHOWS and EVENING EVENTS - Live music and Grand Firework Finale FREE EVENT
1 Aug
Scottish Country Dancing. Enjoy a Celtic afternoon in the beautiful grounds of Highcliffe Castle. 1.00pm - 3.00pm FREE EVENT
2 Aug
St Catherine’s Hill ‘Lammas’ Guided Walk. 2.00pm Join local historian Michael Hodges for a guided walk on St Catherine’s Hill to commemorate ‘Lammas’ when Dean Flambard killed William II on this date in 1100. Tickets on sale at Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street. Adults £3.00 Children £1.50
4 Aug
Childrens Craft Activities at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am 4.00pm Contact Highcliffe Castle for further Information. 01425 278807
7 Aug
Stompin’ on the Quomps, Christchurch Quay will be the place to go and enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening of Jazz and Big Band music. This annual event which is totally FREE of charge starts at 12 midday and runs until around 10pm ending as usual with the ever popular Taverners Big Band. Free open air concert from the Bandstand on Christchurch Quay.
8 Aug
The Lions Club of Christchurch is organising a Car Boot Sale at Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch. All proceeds to Charity. 8.00am - 1.00pm Refreshments available. Enquiries: 01202-426206
11 Aug
Childrens Craft Activities at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am 4.00pm Contact Highcliffe Castle for further Information. 01425 278807
13 Aug
Crafts in the Garden at The Redhouse Museum An opportunity for visitors to meet and purchase crafts direct from the maker at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch BH23 1BU. 10-4. Free Admission. Paintings, Pottery, Jewellery, Textiles, Wood etc. CADArts 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com email cadarts@ cadarts.com
14 - 15 Aug
Christchurch Carnival & Fireworks (Formerly known as Christchurch Regatta) A Weekend for all the family on Christchurch Quay with fun events, live music, dog show and fun fair. Carnival & Fireworks will be held on Saturday 14th
18 Aug
Childrens Craft Activities at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am 4.00pm Contact Highcliffe Castle for further Information. 01425 278807
19 - 22 Aug
Bournemouth Air Festival 2010. Awesome air displays, attractions and fantastic evening entertainment – Bournemouth is ready to welcome you to the UK’s biggest free aviation Festival! BY THE SEA & COMPLETELY FREE! Full details will be available soon on http://www. bournemouthair.co.uk
25 Aug
Children’s Storytelling Day at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm FREE EVENT
25 Aug
Bourne Bumpers - Ladies Morris Ye Olde George Inn Dancing in the courtyard from 8.00pm on the last Wednesday of May to August Folk Music Session in the Barn from 8.30pm All Welcome Join in or just simply listen. Admission is FREE. For more information please look us up; www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/ christchurchfolk/
28 Aug
11.00am - ‘Earl Baldwin and the Problem with de Pinkney’, being a true story of civil war, sieges, and courageous Christchurch citizens. 2.00pm – ‘Lady Margaret and the Prior’s Pond’, being a true story of dispute, litigation, and 13th century building regulations. These 45 minute history walks are presented by medieval costumed characters and begin at historic Place Mill on Christchurch Quay. FREE (Donations welcome).
30 Aug
The Lions Club of Christchurch are holding their Annual Charity Duck Race on Bank Holiday Monday, 30th August. Fun and Games for all the family on The Quomps from 10a.m. to 4p.m. - Tombola, Book Stall, Nic-Nacs, games, etc. Ducks are launched into the Millstream from the bridge in Bridge Street at 4pm.
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Police /Crime Police (Emergency)
Information Centre
01202 471780
01202 22 22 22
Regent Centre
01202 499199
Crimestoppers
0800 55 51 11
Bournemouth Airport
01202 364000
Neighbourhood & Home Watch
01202 22 22 22
Southern Electric
0845 071 3953
Dorset outͲofͲhours medical service
0845 600 1013
British Gas
0800 048 0202
Police (NonͲEmergency
999
Medical/Health Services
Gas Emergency
0800 111 999
Environment Agency
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Bournemouth A&E
01202 70 41 67
Bournemouth Hospital
01202 30 36 26
Poole Hospital
01202 66 55 11
Local Councils
Salisbury Hospital
01722 33 62 62
Christchurch Council
01202 495000
Dorset County Council
01305 251000
NHS Direct
0845 46 47
Chiropractor
01202 484 164
Hypnotherapist
01425 240108
Denture Clinic
01425 272380
Taxi Service
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Helplines Childline
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National Drugs Helpline
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Samaritans
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National Debtline
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RSPCA Ͳ Ashley Heath
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Alcoholics Anonymous
0207 403 0888
AntiͲsocial Behaviour NSPCC
0800 00 99 66
Chemists The Grove Pharmacy, 48 The Grove, Xch, Tel: 01202 484310
Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-1
Wessex Pharmacies Ltd, 186 Somerford Road, Xch Tel: 01202 482197
Mon-Fri 9-1.15/2.15-5.30 Sat 9-1.15
Boots, 23 Saxon Square, Xch Tel: 01202 483034
Mon-Sat 9-1.30/2.30-5.30
Burton Pharmacy, 123 Salisbury Road, Burton, Xch Tel: 01202 477771
Mon-Fri 9-1/2-6.30
Lloyds, 248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Xch Tel: 01425 274291
Mon-Fri 8.45-5.30 Sat 9-4
Mudeford Pharmacy, 94 Mudeford, Xch Tel: 01425 272798
Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30(weds ‘til 1) Sat 9-1/2-5
Rowlands Pharmacy, 136 Purewell, Xch Tel: 01202 484840
Mon-Fri 8.45-6.30 Sat 8.45-1
Your Local Boots Pharmacy, 2a Twynham Avenue, Xch Tel: 01202 486276
Mon- Fri 8.45-1/2-6.15
Libraries Christchurch Library Opening Hours: T. 01202 485938 Highcliffe Library Opening Hours: T. 01425 272202
Mon 9.30-5 Tue 10-7 Wed 9.30-1 Thu 9.30-7 Fri 9.30-5.30 Sat 9-4 Mon 10-6.30 Tue 9.30-5 Wed Closed Thu 9.30-1 Fri 9.30-6.30 Sat 9.30-4
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