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contents Local History by Phil Tate What's on Community Notices Adopt a Pet NSPCC -‐ Santa's Letter New Café now open in Highcliffe Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Christmas Spectacular at The Regent Highcliffe On Sea Traders Association Christchurch Chamber of Trade & Commerce Shop Locally this Christmas New Forest Carpet Clean Highcliffe-‐on-‐Sea Rotary Teen Column Coffee Break Wordsearch Mudeford Mens Club Distributors Wanted Over 50's Walking Football Garden View Highcliffe Eye Christmas Challenge Kids Page Regent Listings MindBenders An English Mum Recipe Index Puzzle Solutions Dorset Popp -‐ Wayfinders Trades & Services Useful Contacts
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Well Christmas is almost upon us and we hope you enjoy this festive edition of Highcliffe Eye. Excitement is all around us in the office here not only as we are looking forward Cheryl to Christmas but there are many changes afoot for the New Year with a whole new look for our magazines! We welcome new columnists and articles too. Many of you are kind enough to tell us that you already enjoy the magazines but we wanted to be able to give you more enjoyment from reading them and hope you like our new ideas. On a sadder note, Rachel Clark, who has been writing our English Mum column for the last couple of years, is off to pastures new so we would like to wish her all the best for her future endeavours and we just wanted to say that we’ve always enjoyed reading her column and they have always given us a good giggle here in the office, you will be missed Rachel! I’d like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and can’t wait for you all to see our even bigger and brighter magazines next year! Merry Christmas! Cheryl Cheryl Dennett Editor & Publisher
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The Christchurch Priory Christmas Dinner Menu The monastic refectory of Christchurch Priory was almost certainly located in the south range of the cloisters. This was aligned with the southern edge of what is today the Priory House Car Park, directly beyond the entrance gate from Priory Car Park. The canons ate at long tables, whilst the Prior and any high status visitors - such as King John, who came to Christchurch a number of times - sat at a table elevated on a platform at one end of the hall. A list of the meals to be served in the Priory refectory on each of the many holy-days throughout the year was recorded in the Order of the Refectory, a copy of which has been preserved in the 14th century Christchurch Priory Cartulary. The dinner ‘menu’ served on Christmas Day was:Seasonal Starter : ‘...wastel bread and wine, a loaf to each for the whole day’s allowance...’ Wastel bread was a good quality white bread produced from wheat flour that had been sifted, or ‘bolted’, through a textile sieve to remove the bran. Having a lighter and more even texture than the usual wholemeal bread, it was served on only the most important holy-days, such as Christmas, Easter, and the Priory’s own feast day of Holy Trinity. The Order of the Refectory stated that the wastel loaf each canon was to receive would weigh the same as their usual daily loaf, which was 60 shilling-weights - this is equal to three 1 lb loaves! The Priory was provided with flour by its own watermill, which is now Place Mill by the Quay. Festive Tipple : ‘Item, each will receive a pottle of wine; moreover a tankard, or full jug of ale called a customary jug, will be placed at the dish, and on every table two smaller flagons will be put, and one flagon on the alternate tables.’
Wine was served only on special days. A pottle held half a gallon - the canons each drank over two litres of wine on Christmas Day! A tankard of ale held ‘two gallons at least’. The usual daily allowance of ale for each canon was a small jug, which held ‘a good gallon’. This hop-less ale was most likely brewed within the Priory; a brewhouse was listed as one of the buildings to be retained when the Priory was dissolved in 1539. It has been estimated that medieval monks derived more than a quarter of their daily energy needs from ale and wine! Christmas Main Course : ‘Item, from the kitchen, five dishes and a pittance will be given at dinner, viz the flesh of salt beef, fresh pork, chicken or wildfowl, charlet, brawn, and fries for a pittance.’ Charlet was essentially scrambled eggs made with herbs or spices, often with chopped pork added. A pittance was a small extra portion given as a holy-day special. Perhaps these pan-fried treats were a medieval equivalent of vegetable crisps, but they were certainly not made with potatoes, which would not be seen in Europe for another 250 years! Specials : ‘If Christmas Day falls on a Friday or Saturday, fish is given and not meat, and then for a pittance, a rissole of figs is given, or fresh fish...’ The rissoles were chopped figs, perhaps with raisins or other fruit added and soaked in wine, mixed with spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger, all rolled into a ball and fried in oil. These medieval mince pies without pastry would be a delicious Christmas treat even today!
Christchurch Priory Cloisters Café Bar Opened earlier this year in Priory House, close to the former site of the medieval refectory, the Cloisters Café Bar is open daily Monday to Friday 10.00am-4.00pm serving a range of beverages, lite-bites and a daily lunch-time special. Catering can also be provided for private functions. Access is through the church or via the Priory House Car Park. The Café is adjacent to the relocated Priory Gift Shop, which offers a wide selection of gifts, cards, books, jewellery, pickles and preserves, church music CDs, and souvenirs to suit all ages and budgets. A perfect shop to visit for Christmas present ideas! The correct answer to the Local History Competition in the October issue was that Christchurch Priory was closed down in: b) 1539 After Christchurch Priory was dissolved by King Henry VIII, Prior John Draper retired to Somerford Grange with an annual pension of over £133.
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Picture: A monk sampling the contents of his cellar. Late 13th century, French (Sloane 2435, folio 44v). © British Library Board.
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Saturday 1st November Tuesday 2nd December Christchurch Priory Mothers’ Union Christmas fundraiser. 12.30-2.30pm, The Priory Hall, Princess Ave. Raffle, Bookstall, Christmas stalls. £5 on the door for entry, includes lunch and drinks. Proceeds to MU Away from it All Holiday fund, for disadvantaged families. Friday 5th December Christmas Craft Fair at Christchurch Junior School, 6-9pm. Entry 50p for adults (includes entry into lucky dip raffle), children free. Refreshments available. Come along and do some Christmas shopping and support local craftspeople! Friday 5th December Coda Music Trust, Christmas Music Quiz Night - 7pm. Teams of 4-6, or come on your own and join us in a team. £3 per person, snacks and refreshments available. Bring your own bottles. At Coda Music Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Walkford BH23 5QL. 01425 276161 for more details. Friday 5th December Christchurch Diabetes Voluntary Support Group first fundraising event. It will be held at Druitt Hall from 1.30 - 5pm. Children come and meet our special guest Oink! Oink! Contact Annette for more details 01202 257424. Saturday 6th December Christchurch Infant School Christmas Fair from 12 - 2.30pm – Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE – Books, DVDs, Toys, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle, Father Christmas, Games, BBQ, Refreshments, Face Painting, and more. Come along and join in the fun! Entry fee for adults 50p, children free. Saturday 6th December Christmas Coffee Morning. Bransgore Methodist Church, Chapel Lane, Bransgore. 10-12pm. Come and enjoy coffee, cake and friendship. Christmas Stalls and music. Something for everyone. Saturday 6th December Cryptic Crosswords for Beginners: half-day course. Learn how to solve cryptic crosswords. Christchurch Library, 9:30am – 12:30pm. £15 course fee. Ring 0791 777 6467 or email courses@czdcrosswords.co.uk to book your place. Saturday 6th December Craft and Vintage Fayre 10am-1pm, Bransgore Village Hall
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(BH23 8AY). Over 30 stalls packed with locally handmade Christmas gifts and pre-loved items. Festive refreshments at vintage prices, Father Christmas, Free Draw, FREE ENTRY. Supporting Julia’s House. Saturday 6th December Table sale 10am - 12.30pm, St George’s Church, Jumpers Road, Christchurch, BH23 2JR Christmas Stalls, Toys, Books, Cakes and Jams, Raffle and Tombola. Come along and browse for a bargain. Refreshments available. Saturday 6th December RNLI Christmas Fayre. Refreshments, Cakes, Jewellery, Jigsaws, Books, Souvenirs. 10-3.30pm, admission free, donations welcome. Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe,. Sunday 7th December Highcliffe Junior Choir Winter Concert will be held at St Mark’s Church, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe, at 3pm. Please join us for a wonderful programme of festive music followed by refreshments. Tickets £4 at the door. Tuesday 9th December Annual Autism Wessex Christmas Carol Concert. With performances by The Funky Little Choir, readings by staff, pupils and the Mayor of Christchurch, plus festive Christmas carols. After the concert there will be mince pies and mulled wine available for a donation to Autism Wessex. No need to book. Come early to ensure a seat! 7pm, The Priory, Christchurch BH23 1BU. Wednesday 10th December Sing Noel! La Nova Singers return to Highcliffe Castle to perform classical festive tunes, including - by popular demand - the entirety of Britten’s ‘Ceremony of Carols’, with harp accompaniment. Please book in advance to avoid disappointment, call 01425 278807 or visit www. highcliffecastle.co.uk Thursday 11th December Portfield Meet and Eat are having their Christmas Lunch at Portfield Community Hall in Christchurch, starting at 12 noon. Why not come and join us? Contact Annette on: 01202 257424 for more details. Saturday 13th December 10-4pm, Druitt Hall, (High Street), Christchurch. Christmas Craft Fayre, Packed with local handmade Christmas gift ideas, Festive refreshments at vintage prices, Free Draw FREE ENTRY. Sunday 14th December Advent Christingle Service at St.Mark’s Church, Highcliffe at 4 o’clock, everyone welcome.
Sunday 14th December Christmas Concert for all the family - 2pm to 5pm at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, BH23 4TR. Tickets: £5 adults & £2.50 children, includes a drink and mince pie. Call 01425 272084 or visit www. mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk Sunday 14th December Come and celebrate our family Advent Christingle Service at 4pm St.Mark’s Church, Highcliffe. Sunday 21st December The Salvation Army in Stour Road will be holding a Carol Service at 3pm. A warm welcome awaits you.
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Community Notices Christchurch Neighbour Cars - due to the holidays, no drivers will be available from Monday 29th Dec. - Friday 2nd Jan. Please book early in December for any appointments week beginning Jan 6th. Wishing you all a happy Christmas and New Year. Tel.01202 989632.
Tel: 01425 672348 www.macpennys.co.uk Tea Room, open daily for all day breakfast, light lunches, home-made cakes. Dogs welcome!
Christmas Services/Events At The Priory Church Saturday Nov 29th Advent/Craft Fayre 10am - 6.30pm. Sunday Nov 30th Advent Carol Service (Darkness to Light) 6.30pm. Thursday 4th Dec Salvation Army Carol Service 7.30pm. Sunday 7th Dec Christingle 3pm. Sunday 21st Dec Family/Nativity Service 9.30am. Sunday 21st Dec 9 Lessons and Carols By Candlelight 6.30pm. Wednesday 24th Dec Christmas Eve Crib Service 3pm. Wednesday 24th Dec Midnight Mass By Candlelight presided over by The Bishop Of Southampton 11.15pm. Christmas Day 25th Dec Sung Eucharist with the boys and girls choirs of the Priory 9.30am. Choral Matins with the boys and girls choirs of the Priory 11.30am.
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NEW Fire & Ice CafĂŠ arrives in Highcliffe
Happy Days! There is a New Coffee shop in Lymington Road, Highcliffe and Yes! You can pull up outside, Free park, grab your favourite drink, or a warm crossaint, breakfast sandwich or lunchtime panini or jacket potato and carry on with your busy day. You can even call ahead to place your order and have it ready for your collection. Service comes with a smile at The Fire & Ice Cafe, whether you want to rush in and out with your to go delights or stay and soak up the warm, relaxing and inviting ambience. No expense has been spared to provide the ideal surroundings for all ages, use the free Wifi or do it the time old way and grab yourself one of our free newspapers or play a complimentary board game while you enjoy the wonderful aromas of locally roasted coffee. Professionally trained baristas will serve you with fabulous beverages and the Kitchen will provide Quality foods all of which are locally sourced. Opening early and closing late 7 Days a week we are here whenever you need us. Come in and give us a try and don’t forget to cut out your Coupon from our advert attached. We look forward to welcoming you! Mark and Hilary Sullivan (Highcliffe residents)
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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Yoga for all - a variety of classes in Highcliffe. Monday 9.1510.15am, Tuesday 6-7.30pm, Thursday 9.30-11am and 11.15-12.15pm. Gentle Yoga Thursday 2-3pm Gentle Yoga for Fibromyalgia Tuesday 2-3pm. Contact Gill on 01425 276792 or www.thehealingplace.co.uk Chi Kung Exercise Classes, Come and join us on Fridays 10.45 - 12.15 or 12.45 - 2.15 in the upstairs Studio at Wessex Health, 17, Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL Fee £7.50. www.wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Please call tutor Poppy 01202 735560. Candlelit Hatha Yoga & Relaxation. Stretch, strengthen, tone & relax. Weds 10-11:15am & 7:15-8:30pm - Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa Thurs 7:15-8:30pm - Wessex Health Network British Wheel of Yoga Teacher. (07966) 199875 / becca@yogabee.co.uk. £39 6-week block (can carry one over) / £7 PAYG 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
Mudeford Wood Tennis Club, Brabazon Drive. Friendly, good standard club welcomes new members. Adults £60 per year. 3 all weather courts, floodlights year round. Sessions Tues 6 - 8pm, Sat 2 - 4pm. League matches played. Contact Debbie 07592 014207 or Gail 07973 514036.
Art and Craft 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. Hand Made Crafts. We are a group who make household goods and gifts for all your family and friends, come along to the Regent Centre Cinema Christchurch on Fridays to see our vast range, to join us call Pam 01202 486632 Table-Top-Sale at the Regent Centre Christchurch every Saturday & Monday from 10-3.30pm, selling a variety of items inc: Costume/Vintage Jewellery, Vintage items, Homemade cakes, etc Christmas Present Makers at The Hayloft Gallery is looking very festive with arts and crafts by members of CADArts who have created an array of original but affordable gifts. Open daily until 22 Dec. 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX.
Bodybalance classes (blend of Yoga, Pilates, T’ai-Chi and meditation) run 5 times per week at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Purewell. Beautiful peaceful surroundings, friendly classes, highly experienced instructors. 07876 645945 or www.hannahdykes.com/bodybalance for more details.
Jewellery & Silversmithing classes. Weekly in the heart of Christchurch in November & December. Tuesday mornings & Wednesday evening. Also one day Christmas gift workshops Tuesday 9th & 16th Dec 10am-5pm. All abilities welcome. Please call Louise 07789 915694.
Iyengar Yoga. Every Mon 9.15-10.15a.m and Weds 9.3010.30a.m at the Bay Tree, Christchurch. Every Wed 6-7pm at the Wessex Health Centre, Christchurch. Ideal for beginners. Contact Elaine Rees on elainerees@europe.com or 07504 823517 to book a class.
Carbery Machine Knitting Club. Our small and friendly machine knitting club meet on the 1st Tuesday of the month at St George’s Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch, BH23 2JR from 7-9pm. All machine knitters welcome! Further information from Joy on 01202 489614.
Vinyasa Yoga in Stanpit, Dynamic style of Yoga to invigorate and relax! Improve fitness, strength and flexibility. Beginners welcome (be prepared for some hard work!) Text Caroline 07798 941832 or email caroline.radway@gmail.com www. perfectfitforlife.com/yoga-for-life
Christchurch Arts Guild meet on the 2nd Wednesday each month, 7-9pm (open 6.30) in All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford, for professional artist demonstrations, critiques, etc. Open membership, visitors welcome £3. Paul Cobain 07775 092755 for membership/enquiries. www.christchurchartsguild.org
Fittball, gentle exercise for training your core muscles and balance. Lots of fun, no previous experience required. Monday evenings 6pm-7pm Wessex Health Network studio. £6. For more info contact Caroline 07531 471507.
Highcliffe Art Fellowship, Annual General Meeting, Wednesday 3rd December, hence no club meeting.
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Children Award-winning, inspiring and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at The Regent Centre. Monday mornings term-time. Contact Heather for a trial! 0845 643 5025 heather.smith@musicalsteps.co.uk, www. musicalsteps.co.uk Creation Station. Award winning arts & crafts classes that inspire creativity and sensory exploration for babies, toddlers and preschool children at Monkey Madness Indoor Play Centre every Tuesday morning during term-time. Contact lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk or tel: 0844 873 4740 www. thecreationstation.co.uk Little Fishes Mother and Toddler Group Meet every Monday in term time at St.Mark’s Hall, Highcliffe 10 - 11.45am. £2 Per family, contact 01425 275366.
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Christchurch Probus Club meets 10.15.am 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. Christchurch group of contact the elderly requires volunteer host and hostesses to entertain up to six elderly people and two car drivers one Sunday afternoon a year in their private homes. Call Carolyn 01202 424482 Highcliffe and New Forest Positive Living Group Greystones Hall, Waterford Road, Highcliffe BH23 5AB. 4th of Dec Gill Taylor: The Endorphin Factor, laughter yoga. www. thehealingplace.co.uk, 18th Dec Pam Gregory: Astrology-A Language of Meaning In an Interconnected Universe. www. thenextstep.uk.com
Highcliffe Community (Methodist) Choir. We are an independent Community Choir that meet every Thursday in Highcliffe Methodist Church from 7.30 -9.30pm. New members always welcome - no auditions! Just turn up or phone Dave Martin 01202 479496
Christchurch Disabled Club, Monday Social Club at Portfield Hall restarts on 19th January. New members very welcome. £5 to include morning coffee and freshly cooked 2 course lunch. New volunteers always wanted. Contact Les Denmead 01202 470929 for further information.
Highcliffe Choirs - Children 6-18 years - come and enjoy singing, all welcome. Rehearsals weekly Highcliffe St Mark Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training choir Thursdays 4.45-5.45pm, Main Choir Fridays 4.15-6pm. Contact Ann Guest - 01425 276544
The Salvation Army in Stour Road, (next to Bulstrodes) holds a coffee morning every Tuesday and Wednesday 9-11.30 a.m. With clothes bric a brac refreshments including home made cakes and bacon baps. A warm welcome awaits you.
RNLI. Meetings every 3rd Thursday in Highcliffe Methodist Church Parlour at 2.30, all are welcome.
Poetry Group at Christchurch Library, new members welcome. We meet every other Thursday at 10.30am. Do you like writing poetry and sharing it with others? If you would like to join us please contact Sue on 01202 486565 or email susanhiggins97@gmail.com
Friendly duplicate bridge club at Greystones Community Centre, Highcliffe, Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Beryl Williams on 01425 276191. Improvers class based on EBU rules. Contact Roz Wade on 01202 481484.
Christchurch Central W.I meet on the first Wednesday of the month, in the Druitt Hall, off The High Street. 10am - 12pm. Enjoy interesting speakers, refreshments and raffle. Visitors very welcome, more info on 01202 386813.
Parkinson’s UK Club, Christchurch Branch. There is no get together at St Catherine’ Hill this month (Dec). Next meeting in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive is Jan 8th, 2015, at 2pm.
Phoenix Widowers Fellowship. Are you a bereaved husband? Please come and join our friendly group, our guys say it helps to chat have a tea/coffee and make friends with others who understand. Mon 10.30-12.30pm, Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates - 01425 279656.
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Christchurch Trefoil Guide. A friendly welcome is extended to ex-Brownies, ex-Guides, and anyone with or without Guiding connections to join us at 2.15.pm 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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As we return to the North Pole the world of big business has arrived in the form of Gregory Thriftpenny, he plans to make Santa’s workshops more efficient and created a toyshop empire where money rules. Can Santa and his friends stop him before he destroys the Magic of Christmas and turns the North Pole into another faceless multinational business? Can the Spirit of Christmas survive in our corporate world? Will Benji and Bruce save the day once again? Come and find out as The Glad Rag Performers bring you another festive family feast where you are guaranteed a good helping of Christmas Joy.
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Highcliffe-on-Sea Traders Association Isn’t the internet fantastic? You can sit at home and shop at your leisure hunting for the cheapest deal possible, browsing all those wonderful products. Thousands, if not millions of items to choose Richard from, just click a button and Hey Presto! Your precious spoils are delivered to your door by a smiling courier before you’ve had time to put the kettle on.
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Yes it’s brilliant, how do they do it at that price? I can go and look at something in a local shop, take a photo of it and let my smart phone do the bargain hunting, I can just picture it now all those well paid little elves singing happily as they pack your purchases.
Re-roofs | felt roofs | lead work | slate roofs fascias and guttering | velux roof lights roof lanterns | chimney work
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All that choice and all I have to do is put in the name of the item I want and it will give me hundreds to choose from, of course I’ll only buy from someone on the first search page, usually Amazon.
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Now I’m not having a go at people for shopping on the internet, I do quite a bit myself, what I’m trying to say is be careful what you wish for. Internet shopping is growing at an exponential rate, however, it is still in its infancy and what it looks like now is not what it will be in the future. How long will shopkeepers sit and watch people use them as a catalogue page for online sellers? The traders in Highcliffe are waking up to the fact that the internet is not going away and as a group are looking how we can adapt and use things such as social media to boost our High Street.
We also need to build on things that the internet cannot offer, you can’t taste online, you can’t smell online and the conversation just isn’t the same.
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Christchurch Chamber of Trade December is the most challenging of months for Christchurch businesses. For the shop keeper, sales leading up to Christmas are the most important of the year. A significant percent of the year’s sales are made in Peter December, and your local shop owner is dependent on that happening. Did I buy the right stock all those months ago? Will it sell well, or must it be heavily discounted in the sales? And Christmas is hardly over before the shops have to gear up for that important after Christmas sale. December is certainly the most frantic, worrying and important month of the year for the retailer. For the Restaurateur, Christmas party bookings will have them rushed off their feet, staffing cover will be a worry and far from closing the door on Christmas day itself, many will be working to provide a large lunch on that day too. Contrast the local Estate Agent. Few put their house on the market in December and fewer are looking to buy. December is a dead month for them. All they can hope for is that the market will pick-up early next year. For the offices and engineers, the challenge is twofold. Getting that final job completed “by Christmas” is an often-made client demand. Meanwhile, the Christmas to New Year close down, plus those last days of holiday taken by the staff, coupled with the expected Christmas bonus and Christmas party all make December a cashflow disaster. For the Rest Homes and carers, Christmas is unlikely to bring any extra holiday – staff rotas will be stretched and they are still expected to add that extra seasonal cheer. Whichever category your December may fall into, remember Christmas comes but once a year, so, may I still wish you a Happy Christmas and, once you have recovered, a Prosperous New Year.
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TOP 10 REASONS TO SHOP LOCALLY THIS CHRISTMAS When you shop locally you will enjoy good service, product knowledge, high quality - and know that you've really done something about keeping your local shops and services in business and your local communities thriving. Here we tell you the Top Ten Reasons why it is good for everybody! 1. Local shops sell a wide range of great products at affordable prices. Many people get out of the habit of shopping locally and are then surprised by the range of products and gifts available. 2. Shopping locally saves you money. Out of town shops have done a good job of convincing us all that sole traders = expensive, but the evidence just isn't there to back this up. If you add in travel, parking costs, fees to transport larger items home and customer time, the overall cost is often much greater. 3. Shopping locally retains our communities. People don't like losing shops and services in small towns and villages but don't equate this to how they spend their money. Shops will only survive if customers spend locally - so if you want a vibrant town centre, where people can socialise as well as shop, we need to encourage people to shop locally. 4. Shopping locally retains our distinctiveness avoid clone towns! Many town centres in Britain look the same with franchises and multinationals. Independent shops create distinctive shopping experiences and stock different products. Independent shops keep traditional local products alive. They respond more quickly to the needs of local customers, stocking products to meet the changing population needs. 5. Shopping locally saves the environment. We are all aware of CO2 emissions and our environmental impact. Local shops often stock a higher percentage of locally sourced goods for which distribution time and customer journey times are reduced. This helps reduce our global footprint.
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6. Shopping locally creates jobs. Shops in our town centres and villages create local employment and self employment. These people in turn spend in the local economy. Evidence shows that for every £10 spent in an independent shop, £25 is generated for the local economy compared to £14 spent in multinationals. 7. Local independent shops invest more in our communities. Sole traders and independent stores are proportionally more generous in their support for local charities, carnivals, schools and community events. So supporting local shops means a financial return for our community. 8. Local shops are for everyone. Most people can get to their local shops easily. This is especially important for the elderly, the vulnerable, young people and those without private transport. Keeping your shops open by buying locally helps the whole community. 9. Local shops value you more. Evidence from numerous surveys shows people receive better customer care and service in local shops. Traders survive by their reputation and repeat business - so shopping locally means that you get a higher standard of service. 10. Shopping locally saves services. Private, voluntary and public sector services cluster around shops.The loss of the high street often corresponds to a reduction in these services. As shops disappear, so do hairdressers, vets, dentists etc
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On Saturday 27th September 2014 , the Rotary Club of Highcliffe on Sea once again staged it’s Charity Race Night at the Bashley Village Hall where a full house provided Mike for a keen atmosphere for the Owners, Jockeys and Racegoers. New Milton Round Table ran the programme and the very busy Tote. The selected charity was Life Education Wessex and just over £1,000 was raised on their behalf.
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A BIG WELCOME TO HIGHCLIFFE ROTARY CLUB Have you ever thought about being involved with a great group of people, who live and work in the Highcliffe Community? A group whose aim is to help those less fortunate and, whilst doing so enjoy the company of like-minded individuals for fellowship? Then, Highcliffe Rotary Club would welcome you coming along to our meetings which are weekly at 6.30pm on Thursday evenings at Hoburne Holiday Park then please contact, Bob Salter on 01425 627079. SALLY TAYLOR’S CHARITY LUNCH Highcliffe Rotary Club on behalf of Rotary District 1110 are organising a Charity Lunch at The Chewton Glen Hotel on Friday 6th February 2015 in aid of The Wessex Haven Breast Cancer Appeal where the Guest Speaker will be Sally Taylor from the BBC South Today programme. Ticket costs will be £55 that will include Lunch and a thought provoking and inspirational address from Sally Taylor and the event, will include a Charity Auction and Raffle. The event will commence at 11.45am and is scheduled to finish by 4pm. Anybody wishing to attend will be warmly welcomed by Highcliffe-on-Sea Rotarians and tickets are available from Ivor Spreadbury on 01425 615605 Should you require any further information please call Mike Ackling on 01425 622658.
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Well, it’s that time of year! The most wonderful time of year some might say. The Christmas spirit is swirling around in the Laura air and I am looking forward to all the Christmas things coming up at school such as the Christmas assemblies and the annual Twynham School Priory Carol concert. One of the things that I am most passionate about at this time of year is Operation Christmas Child which is a charity set up to help children in the poorer countries receive a Christmas present. The work they do is amazing, however, they rely on donations. To find out more of how you too can help or donate go to www.samaritans-purse.org.uk.
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This time of year people start to send Christmas cards and presents. But as a teenager I understand that this can be hard as not all people can afford to send cards and give presents to everyone. But this month I am writing to tell you that there are great 100 places in Christchurch to stock up on all things Christmas. 95 Firstly, The Card Shop on Christchurch high 75 street sells fantastic cards for all occasions, for really low prices, they’re brilliant! Also 100 Bookends, which again, is in the high street, 95 25 has a wide range of books, games and art bits for all ages. If you are looking for a present 75 5 for someone close to you, the Lavender & Bay 0 in Wick Lane just off Christchurch high street have gifts for mainly girls such as jewellery, photo frames and beautiful soaps. They25even sell some Cath Kidston bags and more! 5 Hope this has helped and you have a 0 wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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Mudeford Men’s Club HAVE A BIG HEART The club give away thousands of pounds to charities every year. They work tirelessly for the good of local clubs and organisations. Members were there to witness the presentation of a cheque for over £7,000 handed personally to Neal Williams of Macmillan Caring Locally, from Christchurch Hospital. The fundraising for 2014, not including December, so far has been for the RNLI, Help for Heroes, Remap, Zoe’s Wish, Christchurch Life Saving Club, Scarf and of course Macmillan Caring Locally. Mudeford Men’s Club have a long history. It began in 1927 and was started by the local fishermen hiring a room in the Stanpit village hall. Later, the members built their own club which now stands opposite the same hall. A Mrs Wiggins who had helped in creating the club, back in 1927 was invited to attend to the opening night.
She was quoted as saying ‘My only regret is that I am not one of you, because I should like to be a member.’ Today ladies are full members and take an active role in the day to day running of the club. Liz Westall is the First Lady on the Committee, one of the entertainment crew, also secretary for the same village hall, so keeping that historical connection. Some members of the club are glad to help before and at events. On the day of an event, many of them come early to help set up the various stalls. BBQ’s usually goes well even though this summer lent itself more to ice creams that was equally enjoyed. The club appreciates the hard work of the members and demonstrated this by holding a ‘thank you’ evening, putting on entertainment with a buffet. So a caring club all round. They have annual events like, Children’s Christmas party, pantomime trip, New Years Eve party, Dinner and Dance night, Ladies Night and many more. If you would like to join Mudeford Men’s Club they have a website or telephone the club on 01202 482928 or for secretary 01202 477689.
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Walking Football for the Over 50’s has got away to an encouraging start at sessions run by the Bournemouth Football Association.
With a Wednesday morning session from 10.30am for an hour at Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre and another at 10am on Friday’s at The Dorset Indoor Cricket Centre at Hurn Bridge, the initial attendances has proved that there is a high interest in the arrival of the sport in the area. Following his first session, former Christchurch FC Chairman, 67-year-old Micky Ryan commented, “It was footie fun and I’m on a high, with a feel good factor! Loved it and even with a black toenail thanks to another Christchurch FC Committee member, Chris Frampton. I’ll be back fatter.... no, I mean fitter than ever next week, thanks again for turning my brain back. Oh and I ache but it’s so worthwhile.” The sessions are open to anybody over the age of fifty. For any further information please contact Ray Murphy on 07801 638158 or raymurphy@ntlworld.com The first session is free of charge then it is £10 per annum membership then £3 per session. Bournemouth Football Association are delighted to announce a partnership with the Dorset Cricket Centre, where the Committee of The Cricket Centre have allowed the use for Bournemouth Football Association for the use of their facility for Walking Football for the Over 50s. Bournemouth FA Secretary Daren Hills is delighted with the arrangement adding that “Hopefully this new venture will be to the benefit of both organisations and the whole community of the Bournemouth and Christchurch area.”
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Long before the introduction of central heating and other luxuries of the 21st century, people required greater faith that they would safely survive the harsh upcoming winter. One such symbolic display of this hope was the beautiful Christmas wreath. Now creeping back in fashion and available in a number of guises, they can be found hanging on doorways, both inside and out, as a centrepiece on a table, and even hung on walls as decorations. Although we may have lost the traditional reasoning behind displaying such garlands, I’m on a mission to bring them back … in whatever style suits your home. The word ‘wreath’ is linked to the word ‘wrist’, both words describing the form of a continuous circular shape. Fuse this with ‘wrethe’ from middle English (meaning a twisted band or ring of leaves) and you have the wreath as we know it today. The circular shape is symbolic of eternity, or everlasting life because it has no beginning or end. In ancient Rome the symbol became a popular display of victory. From a Christian perspective it represents the unending circle of life, with the traditional Holly as the thorns on Jesus’ crown and the red berries as his blood. At this bleak time of year, it’s wonderful to use evergreens and other brightly coloured flowers, foliage, or fruits to adorn your wreath. The addition of expensive and rare fruits such as pomegranates, indicated wealth, but wreaths also included the display of pinecones, seashells and even imported products. Once the decorations had been taken down, the edible decorations would be eaten and the bounty of summer enjoyed in the depth of winter. The Americans seem to be leading the way in the contemporary wreath, so why not try something a little different this year such as a circle of pine cones, dried leaves, dried sweetcorn cobs, pussy willow or even a ring of astroturf! Merry Christmas
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Making your own Wreath Making your own wreath is fun and easy, and can vary from a simple and cheap evergreen circle to an elaborate bauble ring. For those who like a quick and easy option, simply buy a circle of oasis and soak it in tepid water, before sticking in sprigs of evergreen foliage from the garden, flowers, berries, dried fruits, nuts, and bows. If you have more time why not make your own base by taking a ring of string wire and covering it in moss or hay, holding it in place using thinner gauge wire, then wiring in the foliage and decorations. Be aware though that holly wreaths are tricky and gloves should be worn!
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The Highcliffe Eye Christmas Challenge! Christmas is coming! Businesses throughout Christchurch and Highcliffe-on-Sea are busily readying themselves in preparation to provide you with everything you need for a glorious Christmas. Your job, dear reader, is to support them in their endeavours and take up the ‘Highcliffe Eye Christmas Challenge’! Can you purchase everything you need for Christmas right here in Christchurch & Highcliffe? We think so, and we challenge you to give it a go this year. We have an excellent range of retailers, offering a mind-boggling array of goods, amazing local produce and foodie delights, fabulous service providers, talented arts and crafts people, and a wide selection of entertainment to enjoy. Look after your local community – take-up the Christmas Challenge!
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I know that for a lot of people, Christmas is about finding the perfect gift, sending the perfect card and seeing the reaction on friends’ faces as they receive the unexpected, the unusual or even the unwanted! Rachel It’s the fun of bumping into friends while shopping in the unique, friendly shops of Christchurch, and hiding their intended gift as they ask the inevitable ‘Are you ready for Christmas?’ For some, it’s about candles and choirs, with scarf wrapped children singing about shepherds and angels and a faraway night when something very, very special happened. It’s about trying to explain what a virgin is, without giving too much away… There is just one thing I miss at Christmas — a very special member of my family. My amazing sister, Bex, lives near a slum in Uganda. In the last 8 years, together with her Ugandan husband Moses, she has built a whole Primary school just for the slum kids, from nothing! Thanks to their vision and the donations of a lot of very generous people, over 350 children now have a future. These are children who live in the most appalling conditions, and yet they are happy, smiley kids, who love being educated and love that they have been given a hope. This is, sadly, my last column as I take a break, but if you would like to help make a change this Christmas, please go to childofhopeuganda.org, where you can make a donation or find out about sponsoring a child. If money is tight, then just take the pictures of the happy, smiling kids at the school and be cheered by their youth, enthusiasm and zest for life! I would like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year. An English Mum x
Christmas Mini Muffins MAKE 24 MINI MUFFINS IN CUTE INDIVIDUAL CASES - PERFECT FOR CHRISTMAS CANAPÉS OR AS A DAILY ADVENT CALENDAR-STYLE TREAT.
INGREDIENTS 200g/7oz self-raising flour, sifted 100g/3½oz golden caster sugar 100ml/3½fl oz sunflower oil 75ml/2½fl oz milk 1 large free-range egg 50g/1¾oz qood quality dark chocolate, chopped 1 heaped tbsp high quality mincemeat 50g/1 ¾oz good quality white chocolate, chopped 50g/1¾oz dried (or fresh) cranberries
METHOD Preheat the oven to 190C/375F/Gas 5 and put 24 mini-muffin cases inside a mini-muffin tin. Mix the flour and sugar in a bowl, then make a well in the centre. Whisk together the oil, milk and egg and slowly pour into the bowl, stirring gently. Divide this mixture between two bowls. In one bowl add the dark chocolate and mincemeat. Add the white chocolate and cranberries to the other bowl. Stir very gently. Divide the two mixtures among the 24 muffin cases and bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown and risen. Remove the muffins to a wire rack, add sugarpaste (available from most good supermarkets or try CakeLinks in Bargates, Christchurch), dust with a little icing sugar then eat warm.
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