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contents Editor’s Letter 4 Local History 6 What’s on 8 MindBenders 10 Adopt a Pet 10 Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies 12 Highcliffe Traders Association 17 Christchurch Blue Plaques 18 Highcliffe Rotary 21 Coffee Break 22 Business Column 27 Kids Page 28 Tucktonia 30 Vision for Highcliffe 33 Highcliffe Castle 34 Mum’s the Word 35 Garden View 36 Highcliffe Christmas Carnival 38 Recipe 39 Teen Column 41 Regent Listings 42 St Mark Primary School 43 Puzzle Solutions 45 Index of Advertisers 45 Useful Telephone Numbers 46 Dorset POPP 50
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Dear Reader Bonfire Night is now upon us and I have my fingers crossed for the weather to be dry for this wonderful event being held on Saturday 7th November at Stanpit Marsh. Not only is it great value and fun for all the Cheryl family but at the same time raises a great deal of money for many local charities with the help of Christchurch Rotary. Please show your support and come along, the fun begins at 6pm. It’s not long now until the most spectacular event in Highcliffe The Highcliffe Christmas Carnival! This year it takes place on the 12th December so please make a note in your diary to come on down and join in the fun; and if you want to get invloved yourself there’s still time to do so. Turn to page 38 for more information. I’m sorry to say that this month’s magazine brings you the last of our Tucktonia articles. So many of you have contacted us to say how much you’ve been enjoying reading them every month. I’m sure you will join me in saying a huge ‘Thank you!’ to Alex McKinstry for all his time and efforts whilst interviewing, researching and putting these fabulous articles together throughout the whole of 2015. Thank you Alex!
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Local History
by Phil Tate
- The Christchurch Dog
Did you know that the Labrador Retriever, which is listed by the Kennel Club as by far the most popular breed of dog in the country, is widely considered to have originated in Christchurch? In 1806 James Edward Harris, the eldest son of James Harris, the 1st Earl Of Malmesbury, married 22 year-old Harriet Dashwood. The young couple set up home at Heron (now Hurn) Court. However, in 1815, mere weeks after the Battle of Waterloo had brought peace to Europe, tragedy befell James and his young family when Harriet died suddenly, possibly of a ruptured appendix. Her memorial can be seen in the Quire of the Priory Church. After Harriet’s death a grieving James preoccupied himself with his favourite sport, shooting. His detailed shooting journals provide much information about the wildlife of the area, the weather, and even the daily activities at Heron Court. Shortly after succeeding to the title of 2nd Earl of Malmesbury in 1820, James visited Poole. The town had long been a centre for the Newfoundland fishing industry and he saw there the hardy fishermen, many of them being from Poole and the surrounding area, including Christchurch, who spent the summer months fishing the Grand Banks of the North Atlantic. With them were their purpose-bred working dogs, called Little Newfoundlands, which were used to carry ropes between boats, help recover nets, and even tow the small dory fishing boats – and were also known to be good gun dogs. However, the Newfoundland fishing industry had been badly affected by the Napoleonic Wars, which had seen many skilled seamen recruited, or press-ganged, into the Royal Navy. Also, the peace in Europe following the Battle of Waterloo had ended the valuable market for salt fish that Britain had negotiated with its allies Spain and Portugal.
near Aldershot. He travelled widely to shoot wildfowl, but his diaries record that he favoured Keyhaven near Lymington (where he later built a house, now called Hawkers Cottage, next to the Gun Inn). He also visited Poole and Christchurch - in 1813 he wrote that he had become very ill after dining on cold boiled beef at a Christchurch inn! As a result of his visit to Poole, James Harris decided to purchase two pairs of Little Newfoundlands with the intention of breeding them. The breed was certainly not unknown in England, but James is considered to be the first to begin a dedicated breeding program to enhance their useful qualities. He had purpose-built kennels constructed on his Heron Court estate close to the gamekeeper’s cottage in Quomp Copse at Blackwater. When James died in 1841 the estate passed to his eldest son, James Howard Harris, who became the 3rd Earl of Malmesbury. He continued breeding Little Newfoundlands and is credited with renaming them as Labradors. He wrote: ‘The real breed may be known by its close coat, which turns the water off like oil and, above all, a tail like an otter.’ In the early 1880s James Howard gifted two dogs, Ned and Avon, to the 6th Duke of Buccleuch, a Scottish peer with estates in the Scottish Borders and another noted breeder. These two dogs are the first entries in the Buccleuch Stud Book and are considered to be the ancestors of the beloved modern Labrador, which was recognised as a distinct breed by the Kennel Club in 1903. Much of this article is based on an account written by William Harris, the 6th Earl of Malmesbury, in 1991 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of The Labrador Retriever Club.
Such influences had an impact on the availability of the Little Newfoundland dogs, as was noted by Lt Col Peter Hawker in his popular book on hunting, Instructions to Young Sportsmen, first published in 1814. He wrote: ‘Poole was, till of late years, the best place to buy Newfoundland dogs; either just imported, or broken in; but now they are become much more scarce, owing (the sailors observe) to the strictness of “those ------- tax-gatherers.’ Hawker, a former cavalry officer who at the age of 22 had been invalided during the Napoleonic Wars at the Battle of Talavera in 1809, lived at Longparish
Buccleuch Avon, considered an ancestor of all modern Labrador Retrievers, c.1890. Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons.
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Saturday 7th November The Rotary Bonfire at Stanpit Gates open 5.00pm, Fireworks 7.00pm -ish with a Family Ticket (2 Adults + 2 Children) costing £15.00.
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NOVEMBER
Tuesday 3rd November 8.30-11pm Stan’s Blues Jam at The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch BH23 1HX (Every First Tuesday of the Month) Free Entry. Players & listeners welcome. www.stansbluesjam.co.uk
Tuesday 3rd November 12.30-2.30pm Charity lunch in aid of ‘Away From It All’ holiday fund for disadvantaged families. Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch.
Wednesday 4th November 2pm Volunteer Day at the Priory Church. Come and have a tour of the Priory, some light refreshments, and see if you can help us by volunteering in one of our many roles. Details from Parish Office 01202 485804 or parishoffice@ christchurchpriory.org
Friday 6th November 7.30-9pm Demonstration of Mediumship with Tom Smith and Janet Emilymae at Christchurch Spiritualist Centre, Barrack Road. Tickets £8. All proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Trust. Call into centre or contact 01202 463985
Saturday 7th November 3.30pm-5.00pm Preloved, Nearly New Baby & Children`s Sale. Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR Saturday 7th November 10am-12pm Table Top Sale at St. George’s Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch. Tables are £5 each and can be booked on 01202 482047. Easy parking and refreshments available.
Saturday 7th November 10am-12.30pm RNLI Coffee Morning at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall. Cakes, books, bric a brac, souvenirs, jewellery, jigsaws. Admission free.
Sunday 8th November 2.30pm Royal British Legion Remembrance Parade & Service at St Marks Church, Hinton Wood Avenue. Also on 11th November at The Methodist Church forecourt, Lymington Rd, 2 minutes silence. Coffee will be served in main hall afterwards. Wednesday 11th November Talk by John England on ‘The Story of the Royal Naval Cordite Factory’ at The Hall On The Hill, 17 Marlow Drive, BH23 2RR. Light Refreshments. Tickets £3 on the door or online www.hallonthehill.org.uk Thursday 12th November 7.30pm The Friends of Stanpit Marsh are holding a talk by Mike Andrews - ‘Erosion of Christchurch Harbour’ and
‘Mudeford Memories’. Venue - Mudeford Methodist Church Hall. Entrance Fee £2.50. All Welcome.
Thursday 12th November 2.30pm ‘A Warden at Buckingham Palace’, John Wren will talk about his experiences as a guide. Venue: Highcliffe Library. Phone 01425 272202 or call into the library for tickets. Admission £2, Library Friends £1.
13th November - 22nd December Open 10am-4pm daily. ‘A Magical Christmas’ at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX. Original handcrafted Christmas Gifts. Admission free. Saturday 14th November 7.30-10.30pm Autumn Folk Dance at St. Mark’s Church Hall, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe BH23 5AA. Admission £5 (bring and share supper) Musicians: Sue & Pete Hall, Caller: Brian Ballard. Everybody welcome. Enquiries Jan Harris on 01202 427523 Saturday 14th November 3-6pm Christchurch Group supporting Cancer Research UK (Reg No 1089464) Pamper Afternoon at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Purewell, Christchurch, BH23 1EH. 20 beauty and gift stalls. Tickets £5 to include glass of wine or soft drink and nibbles. Tel 07974 966701
Saturday 14th November 10am-12pm Highcliffe Royal British Legion Coffee Morning with Raffle. At the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Everybody is welcome.
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Sunday 15th November 10.30am-4pm CADArts Christmas Craft Fair. Hoburne Farm Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch. Locally made crafts and original gifts. Grand prize draw. Entertainment. Admission £1.
Wednesday 18th November 2pm Amberwood-Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute will meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe. Speaker: Mr M Webber ‘Norway’s Fabulous Fjords’. Enjoy tea, biscuits, raffle, sales table. Please come and join us. Further details Marina 01425 271426 Saturday 21st November 2pm Christmas Fair at Holy Redeemer Church, Kilmington Way, Highcliffe, BH23 5BL. Stalls include Cakes, Gifts, Tombola, Grand draw, and festive teas. FREE entry.
Saturday 21st November 7.30pm A concert by acclaimed Dorset choir The Orlando Singers and Wessex Brass at Christchurch Priory. “The Glories of Venice” by candlelight. Monteverdi Gabrieli and others.
Saturday 21st November 10am-12pm Table Top Sale at St George’s Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch. Tables are £5 each and can be booked on 01202 482047. Easy parking and refreshments available. Saturday 21st November 7pm Family Fun Quiz Night at Mudeford Wood Community Centre. A fun night for everyone to enjoy, tickets cost £8 and include a Fish & Chip supper, bring your own drink. Call 01425 272084 to get your tickets.
Saturday 21st November 10am-12pm Nearly New Sale at The Priory Primary School, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX. Good Quality Children’s Clothes, Toys and Equipment. Tables £10. To book a table call 07974 368808. £1 entry.
Friday 27th November 4-7pm The Priory Primary School Christmas Fayre. Games, cake stall, gifts, crafts, raffle, refreshments, grotto. All welcome. Entry £1, children free. The Priory School, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX. 28th November 2015 - 8th January 2016 Christchurch Arts Guild’s flagship event for 2015/6 is at The Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch. The new traditional, impressionist and abstract work is all of the highest standard. Admission is free and with disabled access. Saturday 28th November 11am-1.30pm Christmas Fayre at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. Various Stalls, Grand Raffle, Games & Refreshments, All welcome!
Saturday 28th November 10am-6.30pm Christchurch Priory Church Advent Fayre/ Craft Fayre. Gifts, Raffle, Toys, Competitions, Children’s Games, Books, Glass & China, Refreshments, Priory Shop open. Choral Evensong in the Great Quire at 5pm.
Saturday 28th November 10am-7pm Christchurch Christmas Festival and Lights Switch On. Christmas market in the High Street, music and entertainment in Saxon Square, Santa and reindeer procession at 4pm, lights switch on at 6pm. Visit www.christchurch. christmas for details.
Community Notice Board Table Top Sale every Saturday and Monday from 10am to 3.30pm at the Regent Centre, Christchurch. Selling costume/vintage jewellery, bric-a-brac and collectables etc.
Christchurch Country Market
Everything home-baked, homemade and home-grown locally. Every Monday 9.30-11.30am Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.
Monday Market
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.
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Highcliffe Art Fellowship meets in the Methodist Hall, 2.304.30pm on the first Wednesday of each month. On the 4th November exceptional artist, Roger Dellar, will paint a portrait in oils. Large TV for live close ups of work. Visitors welcome. £3. www.highcliffe-art.info
Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies in Christchurch & Highcliffe
Art and Craft Carbery Machine Knitting Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month from 7-9pm at St Georges Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch, BH23 2JR. All welcome. For further information, please call Joy on 01202 489614. Christchurch Lace Society will be meeting on Saturday 14th November. We will be holding a bring and buy sale for lacemaking goods as well as meeting to make lace. Meeting held at Burton Green United Reformed Church, Salisbury Road, Burton Green. Susan Knights - Watercolour Classes ‘Jump in and Get Wet’. Small, friendly, informative classes - overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@hotmail.co.uk www.susanknights.co.uk
Christchurch Floral Society meet on the 6th November at the Priory Hall, Princess Avenue. This is the first of our two Christmas demonstrations. Angela Turner “ Blend and Trend”. Doors open 1.30pm for 2pm start. All welcome.
Jewellery & Silversmithing classes Small weekly groups, mornings & evenings available covering a range of techniques including piercing, soldering, stone setting & enamelling. In the centre of Christchurch, contact Louise via platinajewellery.co.uk or 07789 915694 Photography Workshops Learn how to create stunning images with any camera. One day courses in Christchurch. Classroom/practical/location shoot. Advanced classes available including studio lighting and technique. Limited places available. Contact Paul 07710 807409 www.paulwestphotography.com
Children Highcliffe Choirs for Children 6-18 years, all welcome. Rehearsals weekly at Highcliffe St Mark’s Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training Choir, Thursdays 4.45-5.45pm. Main Choir, Fridays 4.15pm.
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Contact Ann Guest on 01425 276544 for more information.
Inspiring and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers at our NEW Christchurch venue, Portfield Hall. FREE TRIALS at the wonderful world of music, learning and fun! Monday term-time. heather.smith@musicalsteps.co.uk www.musicalsteps.co.uk 0845 643 5025
Little Explorer and Baby Discover with Creation Station. Fun developmental classes suitable from 6mths - 4yrs that inspire and nurture creativity. Come explore, discover & develop every Tuesday morning termtime at Monkey Madness Indoor Play Centre. Contact lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk for booking details. RUGBYTOTS! Energetic and dynamic weekly play session for girls and boys aged 2-7. Over 50 classes each week across East Dorset including Christchurch and Highcliffe. Please visit www.rugbytots.co.uk for further info or email eastdorset@rugbytots.co.uk
Fitness, Dance, Sport and Wellbeing Half Price Tennis Courts! Every Saturday during November we are offering half price court fees, for just £2.50 you can use the court with your friends and play tennis! Book by calling 01202 486309 and quote TENNIS! Christchurch Tennis, Iford Sports Complex, Barrack Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2BA Jitterbugjive - Learn Swing, Jive and Lindy Hop. Tuesdays at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue,
BH23 1DD from 8-10pm. £6 pay as you go lessons and dancing. No partner necessary. Call Linda and Den for more information on 07928 749311 www.jitterbugjive.co.uk
Wessex Health, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL. Car park at rear. Fee £7.50 www.wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Tutor Poppy 01202 735560
Iyengar Yoga Classes at local venues in Christchurch, days and evenings. To book a space call/ text Elaine Rees on 07504 823517 or email elainerees@europe.com
Bodybalance - a blend of yoga, tai chi and pilates with meditation. Classes run 5x per week at St Joseph’s Community Centre, Purewell. Suitable for all levels and pregnancy. Friendly classes, experienced instructors, beautiful venue. www.hannahdykes.com/ bodybalance or 07876 645945 for more information.
Pilates Pay as you go classes. Tuesday evenings 7pm at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, BH23 1DD. 50 minute classes at £5 per person. Suitable for beginners. Mats provided. Please call Linda on 07928 749311
Country Dancing in Highcliffe Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. All abilities welcome, no partner required. Join this friendly group for a regular fun time. Phone Jan on 01202 427523 or email janharris16@hotmail.co.uk for more details. Pregnancy yoga, breathing and relaxation classes Stretch and 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
If you are a retired chap who enjoys ballroom dancing, why not come and partner a retired lady for two hours per week at a Tea Dance on Saturdays, 2-4pm at The Hall on The Hill, Marlow Drive, Christchurch. For Information call Maureen on 01202 473658. Chi Kung/Qigong Exercise Classes Come and join us on Fridays 10.45-12.15 at
Mudeford Wood Tennis Club, off Brabazon Drive. £60 per year, good standard players, astroturf surface, floodlights. Tues 6-8pm and Sat 2-4pm club sessions. Other times bookable. Contact Debbie 07592 014207 or Gail 07973 514036
Music Christchurch Music Centre, based at Twynham School on Saturday mornings, have launched a new Percussion Group aimed at encouraging young people in percussion music. From complete beginners to seasoned musicians, all standards welcome. www.christchurchmusiccentre. co.uk or email info@ christchurchmusiccentre.co.uk
Other Clubs, Classes and Societies Highcliffe Death Cafe hosts monthly gatherings. 31 countries offer a cafe with more than 2200 cafes hosted so far. The concept is to enable people to discuss their own mortality and the impact of death of people close to them. Call Lis on 01425 280678
Lunch Group for age 55+ at Druitt Hall, Christchurch (behind the library). £5 for a main course, sweet and tea or coffee afterwards. Held Every Thursday at 12pm.
Christchurch Trefoil Guild meet the first Monday of the month. A friendly welcome is extended to anyone with or without guiding connections to join us at 2.15 at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch. Interesting speakers, activities, holidays and outings. Contact Gill Aslett on 01202 48536
Strokes - A peer support group for people who have had a Stroke meets at Priory House, Christchurch Priory the first Friday of the month. 10am-12pm.
The Male Carers Social Group meets the first Tuesday of month, 11.30am-2.30pm at The Galleon, Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Christchurch Probus Club meets at 10.15am on the 1st Tuesday of the month 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
Chess at Arcado Lounge 71 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS. All ages and skills are welcome, even beginners. Just turn up! Chess is FREE over a drink and/or food in a relaxed environment. Just turn up or phone John on 01202 427523 PTO....
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CONT.... Parkinson’s UK, Christchurch Branch. Friendly afternoon get together for Parkinsons sufferers and their carers. Thursday 12th November at 2pm in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive, St Catherine’s Hill. New members are always welcome.
Christchurch Carers Information Service at Christchurch Library, High Street. Every Thursday morning, 10am -12pm. Carers Drop In at Highcliffe Library every Wednesday 11.30am-2.30pm
Royal Naval Society for Christchurch & District meet on the third Thursday of the month at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch at 11.15am. Anyone with Naval connections and their families are welcome.
Contact Christine Payne on 01202 474819 or christinepayne3@btinternet.com Are your iPads, tablets, laptops or phones driving you crazy? We have a great team of pupils from Twynham School who come to Priory House to provide help on a one-to-one basis. Prior booking is essential - contact Colin Bacchus on 01425 278862
New Milton and Christchurch Group of Hampshire Genealogical Society meets at St Marks Library, Highcliffe on Friday 13 November at 7.30 pm when there will be a talk on Arthur Phillips: Forgotten Hero. Contact Audrey on 01425 273729
Wood Avenue, Highcliffe. Zina Roworth will give a talk on Brownsea Island. Visitors welcome. Entry £1. For details contact 01425 272962.
St Catherine’s Hall Age Concern Friendship Club We meet every Wednesday 2-4pm for bingo and a get together. We have monthly entertainers/outings/cream teas and more. Extremely friendly group of all ages over 50. Come and try us out. £2.50 subs for bingo, tea and biscuits/cake. 17 Marlow Drive, Christchurch BH23 2RR
Highcliffe Horticultural Society will be holding their monthly meeting on Monday 2nd November at 7.30pm in St. Mark’s Hall, Hinton
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Whilst the traders association will be reconvening after a short summer interlude, it is great to hear that a community based effort for the High Street is shortly to be taking place.
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This has been named a ‘Vision for Highcliffe’ and a meeting for every interested party in the local area, business owners and local residents included will be gathering at the old premises of Lumen8; which we were very sad to see close recently. This is due to take place on the 6th and 7th of November and further details can be found on their facebook page ‘Vision for Highcliffe’. They are welcoming all ideas to help improve the facilities and environment for the town and want people to become as actively involved as possible. Meanwhile, the guys and gals of the Highcliffe Centre Partnership are investigating other initiatives, this comprises of local councillors and ex-councillors and other influential persons of note and are a very helpful motivated bunch that can make things happen. So if you have great ideas let us know – you never know, you might just see your idea come to life in your own village. We are also very happy, ecstatic actually, to welcome our new super duper Lifestyle Concept offering a beautiful array of jewellery, clothing and fabulous interior and home items to suit every budget, carefully selected to offer unique and interesting items to colour your life. If you’ve not had the pleasure of a browse around their beautiful shop then make haste! We look forward do to seeing you in the Village soon
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“Truth is stranger than fiction, but it is because Fiction is obliged to stick to possibilities; Truth isn’t.” Mark Twain might have had Gustavus Brander and Priory House in mind when he wrote this.
The Brander family, of Swedish origin, first appeared in today’s Highcliffe, Gustavus’s father, Charles, purchasing the Nea estate. Gustavus became a successful merchant, governor of the Bank of England, Fellow of the Royal Society, Trustee of the British Museum and Lord of the Manor of Christchurch Twyneham and it was around 1776 he built a suitably imposing house in Christchurch as a country residence. Brander had fortunately inherited the accumulated wealth of an uncle. Priory House was built just 1.8 metres from the Priory’s south side, on the site of the demolished monastic cloister. Whilst uncovering the remnants of some of these buildings, Brander found a cache of bird bones, prompting speculation there may have been a pagan site here once, although their presence has never really been satisfactorily explained. When Brander wasn’t working he liked to think of himself as a ‘naturalist’, amusing himself with scientific pursuits, including collecting local fossil shells, a set of which he donated to the British Museum. He also appreciated literature and fine arts and was a ‘collector’, whose bits and bobs included the coronation chair, wrought in polished iron, in which the first German emperors were crowned. He was also a great lover of ‘cury’ (sic) by all accounts.
Priory House almost never was, for eight years earlier Brander came close to a watery grave in London, when his coach and horses bolted for the Thames. Apparently the horses Stephen clattered down three flights of steps and plunged into the river (fortunately at low water), when cloying mud arrested their progress. Some beefy blokes from a nearby pub interrupted their boozing to rescue Brander and his coach. His miraculous escape prompted him to donate £200 to the Priory, which paid for its first organ. A sermon of thanksgiving is still preached on the 3rd Sunday in August (known locally as ‘Coach and Horses Sunday’). Brander passed away in January 1787, due to a ‘strangury’, a blockage at the base of the bladder, by which time he was in his mid-60s. Priory House was purchased by public subscription in 1934 and is used for church functions, cultural and community events and houses the Priory gift shop and café. A popular open-air Shakespeare is held in the grounds in the summer. The plaque itself (no 12) is not on the building, but on the other side of the wall, forming the southern boundary of the property, in Priory Gardens (near the pond and sculpture commemorating 900 years of the Priory). Next time: Fuseé men. Steve Roberts - www.steveroberts.org.uk @SRChristchurch (Twitter)
References: Christchurch Blue Plaques Millennium Trail Lesser Known Christchurch (S Roberts, 2015)
General Biographical Dictionary (A Chalmers, 1812-17)
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The Wow Factor, Highcliffe School This year, The Rotary Club Susan of Highcliffe on Sea is proud to introduce the third season of Highcliffe School’s ‘The Wow Factor’. Auditions based on the television programme “X Factor”, will offer all students regardless of age and ability, an opportunity to participate in a variety of Drama, Music and Dance acts. Contestants will encounter healthy competition amongst fellow school friends, from which 8 finalists will be selected by an esteemed panel of judges. The finals will take place at a concert in the Performance Hall at Highcliffe School on the evening of 25 November. At the end of the evening the Judges will announce the winner, followed by a presentation of certificates and prizes to all finalists.
The main principles behind The Wow Factor are firstly to give talented young people the opportunity to perform an act in their own unique talent, be it a song, a dance or playing an instrument, on stage in a safe environment where they can be challenged to explore their abilities, to project and present themselves beyond their immediate comfort zone. All members of staff are passionate and committed to the development of their students, offering the opportunity to perform on an annual basis to increase their confidence. Secondly, The Wow Factor is proud of instilling confidence in its young people with skills and knowledge, not only in Performing Arts, but also for life, and the chance to use their talent in a charitable way. Proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, the Chosen Charity of Rotary Club of Highcliffe on Sea President for 2015, Bob Salter.
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Staff and residents at Care South’s Queensmead care home in Christchurch are celebrating after being awarded the coveted “Beacon Status” by the National Gold Standards Framework, which aims to ensure a ‘gold standard’ of care for all people near the end of life. The accreditation process involved 18 months of training, including four best practice workshops, and focused on helping staff to identify the needs of residents at each stage of their life and plan dignified care plans on that basis.
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The proposal has been mooted for some time, but plans have now been drawn up to show the new road that will run the length of the site with an indication of where the houses might be situated. Much is made of the pluses. The intention is to develop a central oasis around the River Mude, which is certainly in need of improvement, and also includes the provision of play and dog walking areas, which European directives require. There is no indication yet of the type of housing beyond generalities such as family housing with affordable housing included. At this early stage the biggest concerns being expressed centre around the traffic impact to an already congested area, as well as the potential impact on existing amenities such as local schools and medical centres.
More detailed plans are presumably in the pipeline and, as a leading Councillor has expressed to me “we want to ensure they will not be building the slums of the future”.
The other big concern is that this development comes along at the same time as a proposal for mineral extraction immediately next to the proposed site. That plan is to extract a staggering 4 million tonnes of sand and gravel from the other side of the railway line. It involves an estimated 60 heavy lorry movements a day as well as all the noise and dust and industrialisation that such an undertaking will involve. So if you think the traffic in Christchurch is bad now, just you wait!
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TUCKTONIA: THE LAST CHAPTER Written by Alex McKinstry
The Tuckton Golf and Leisure Park closed for the final time in December 1986. Two years later, Tucktonia Ltd, which had run the attraction since 1983, entered voluntary liquidation, by which point the development of the site by Costain Homes (pictured below) was well underway. There is nevertheless an interesting postscript to the Tucktonia story - one that brings Harry Stiller, the founder of the site, back to the centre of events.
Having moved to the United States in the late 1970s, Harry settled back in the Christchurch district and had renewed his acquaintanceship with Gordon Robbins, the Bridge Street architect (now sadly deceased), whose legacies to the town include Saxon Square and the Christchurch civic offices. In 1994, it came to both men’s attention that the Defence Research Agency (successors to MEXE) were vacating the Ministry of Defence site in Barrack Road - potentially freeing up thirty acres of land. Discussions arose and on 9 June 1995, a new company was formed - Tucktonia 2000 Ltd with the aim of reviving the fun park on this newlyvacated territory. A copy of the plan survives. The miniature landscape was to be re-established on a UK-shaped artificial island, while the stable block for Christchurch Barracks, a Grade II-listed building, was to be converted into a heritage centre. At the centre of the site would be an indoor amusements dome (now the site of Homebase), and supplementing this would be a go-kart track, an ice-rink, a ten-pin bowling alley, and the offer of boat trips down the Stour to Mudeford - the cost of the development estimated at £20 million. Unfortunately, the Ministry of Defence were more interested in a rival proposal from an Essex-based company, Countryside Commercial, to develop 30 • Highcliffe Eye • November 2015
the site for retail and residential use - and duly sold the site to this company when their scheme received planning consent in 1995. Undiminished, Harry turned his attention to the golf course at Iford Bridge and approached the owner of that site, Christchurch Borough Council, with a view to developing it as an ‘Iford Country Leisure Park’. A joint venture was proposed: the Council would throw in the land, Tucktonia 2000 Ltd would shoulder the cost of building a fun park there, and the proceeds would be split 50-50 between the two bodies. As Harry recalls, ‘I think I can best describe the Council’s reaction as negative to the whole proposal.’ The seal of doom was provided by a squadron of petitioning River Way residents, and although the company subsequently approached Poole Borough Council with similar proposals, the only site they could provide was too far outside Poole to be commercially viable. Tucktonia 2000 Ltd continued to file small accounts at Companies House, and was eventually dissolved by voluntary strike-off in 2005. Sadly, then, the void left by Tucktonia’s closure in 1986 was never really filled, and there are many long-standing residents (Harry included) who feel a proper fun park is the missing ingredient for tourists visiting the Bournemouth and Christchurch area. No less sad is the lack of any memorial to many years of merrymaking at the Stour Road site, the last particles of The Golfers’ Arms (latterly ‘Bar Max’) having been cleared away in 2003. It is only right that Harry Stiller should have the last word on this subject. ‘Some years ago,’ he says, ‘I was approached by Christchurch Borough Council and they were talking about unveiling some kind of civic feature to commemorate the site, but I never heard anything more about it. What I would love to do, though, one of these nights, is go back to the site and nail up my very own plaque - proclaiming to the whole world that “TUCKTONIA WAS HERE”.’ Alex McKinstry is hugely grateful to Harry Stiller, Paul Taylor, Peter Arnold, Sue Good, Michael and Joan Hodges, and Graeme Cole for sharing their memories of Tucktonia with him. You can contact the author at thebankruptcyman@gmail.com
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Vision for Highcliffe
Highcliffe’s smart new fingerpost at Sea Corner leaves no one in any doubt which way to go if they want to head for Bournemouth, Lymington, the sea or Chewton Common. What the sign does not show is in which direction the village itself is. What improvements do people want to see in the shopping centre? Should it be livened up to reflect the village’s status as a seaside resort?
Highcliffe Centre Partnership, an action group which aims to revive the village and improve its image, championed the renovation of the old, damaged Sea Corner fingerpost and worked closely with Dorset County Council to restore it to its former glory. Now the Partnership is staging an event titled “Vision for Highcliffe” which seeks to involve people who live or work in the village and get their views on how it could be improved. The event will take place at the former premises of Lumen8 at 296 Lymington Road on Friday November 6th and Saturday November 7th from 10am to 5pm each day. Look for the “Vision for Highcliffe” banner above the shop front. This comes shortly after the Partnership’s launch of the Highcliffe and District Charitable Trust and the public will be asked what projects they would like to see funded by the Trust – as well as giving it financial support. The Partnership is keen to get your views for the village and will be looking for ideas. An incentive for people to make suggestions on this and other topics requiring feedback is that they will be entered into a free draw with attractive prizes. Features at the event will include a display with a vision of how the appearance of the shopping centre could be changed and archive photographs of how it looked in the 1960s. Children will have an input into this aspect. Their paintings of how they would like the village to look will be on display. Among other exhibits will be details of proposed redevelopments in the village and the latest plans for Highcliffe Castle.
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Mrs Selfridge at Highcliffe Castle Highcliffe Castle welcomes all visitors but if you are a relative of the American magnate, Harry Gordon Selfridge, who lived at the Castle between 1916 and the mid 1920s, then you are bound to get an extra special welcome. And that was what happened when Allison Selfridge visited recently. She was greeted by David Hopkins, Highcliffe Castle Manager and two of the Castle’s volunteers who took her and her companion on a guided tour of the Castle before escorting her to view the Selfridge graves in the churchyard of the Parish Church of St Mark opposite the Castle. Allison carries the Selfridge name having been married to the late Oliver Selfridge (1926 - 2008) Mr Harry Gordon Selfridge’s grandson. Oliver was a computer scientist of world repute and credited with coining the term ‘Artificial Intelligence’. Allison worked as a copy editor in the Boston publishing House Little Brown and Co and currently lives in the USA just outside Boston. Allison’s purpose was to return to the Castle and the Selfridge Graves, both of which she visited last year. She was concerned about the poor condition of the graves given that they now receive so many visitors and has been influential in getting them restored. Funding was made available by the London store, Selfridges, which has also given Highcliffe Parish Church a donation for their efforts in recent restoration of the graves. After her visit and in bidding farewell to the venue and staff, she said “I do so admire you people who are looking after the Castle, telling its history and bringing it back to life.”
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Mum’s the Word I have to start off with two great tips I found out this month, which I hope will be helpful to some readers.
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The first one is that the local libraries stock the food bin recycling bags that you use for your small household waste bin provided by the council. I never knew this! I haven’t been to Christchurch library yet but I know Tuckton library have them as I picked some up in passing. The second tip is that Dorset County Council offer an amazing service hiring out musical instruments to children, at a really good rate per year. The instruments available are everything you could imagine from guitars to flutes and prices are from around £20-£80 per year. Also when I found this online they were offering a 50% discount for the first 6 months of your first hire. Great for any budding musicians in your house. Now, I’m going to have to mention Christmas as it is next month...and I am guilty of putting up my Christmas tree at the end of November. Please reserve judgment. This year, I really want to try and buy nearly all of my family’s presents from local businesses. It’s this time of year that can really boost our town and support of our local traders. Don’t forget to also check out local artists and craft makers who may not have a shop but can rather be found online, often posting on media sites or at local craft fairs. Their products are often the unique one-offs, my personal favourite type of gift! Perhaps it will save all that mad dashing in crowded shopping centres too? Have a great November; you’ll see me hanging up my baubles...
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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? ALL ABOUT BONFIRES
November seems a good month to talk about bonfires. I’m not actually a huge fan of the garden bonfire; I think that generally there are better ways of disposing of garden waste. Most green waste, such as leaves or grass can be recycled. Woody waste can be shredded and either composted or used as mulch, though it may be more cost-effective to hire a shredder rather than buy one outright if your garden is small. But if wood is diseased a bonfire may be the best way to deal with it. So what are the rules regarding garden bonfires? Rather surprisingly there are no specific laws against having a bonfire, or when you can have one. There may be local by-laws though: laws made by a local authority and applicable only in a defined geographical area. Phone your council or check their website for further information. If you rent a property you’ll need to check under your tenancy agreement too, in order to find out whether bonfires are permitted. Laws about bonfires are generally concerned with their potential nuisance value. So you can’t burn plastics, or painted household waste which may produce toxic fumes or thick smoke harmful to asthma sufferers. Also, the Highways Act states that it is an offence to light a bonfire near a road if the drifting smoke may cause a traffic hazard. Mostly though bonfires are all about common sense. The smoke and smell from a fire might annoy your neighbours, especially if it prevents
them from opening their windows or hanging out their washing. It’s polite to warn your neighbours beforehand; they may have an outdoor party planned or want to spend the afternoon pottering in their garden. Light your bonfire at a time least likely to cause a nuisance – remember on a warm sunny day people are more likely to be out in their garden, enjoying it. Only burn dry material because damp material creates a lot of smoke. The other issue with bonfires is, of course, safety.
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If you’re new to the area, let’s start firstly, by welcoming you and secondly (moving swiftly on), by telling you about Highcliffe’s CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL! The Carnival’s been going for over a Decade now and a few years back, we expanded with an all-day Festive Gift Fayre. The Carnival currently supports local charities & worthy causes by asking you to come and show your support on Carnival Day and throw all your loose change into the charity buckets! Each year, the Carnival adopts a theme and this year it’s... Oh, and here’s the thing—you don’t have to live in Highcliffe to take part! We value all support and commitment to get involved so, if you’ve got a master plan for an entry that will blow everyone away, visit our website and complete the simple online Entry Form now! highcliffecarnival.org.uk The Countdown has begun, so— this is where you come in... “Yay! let’s do this—let’s get @HcliffeCarnival
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Teen Column Living in Christchurch is fun because there’s always so much to do. I’m Emilie and I go to Twynham Sixth form, so everything is just around the corner. I’m Emily currently preparing for my new kitten, Smudge, who is moving in next week. I chose him from the litter as he tried to eat my brother’s school tie so I’m not sure what will survive in our house! November is a great month for me because as well as getting a kitten, I am going to see One Direction in London at the 02 Arena. Sadly my seats have downgraded from front row at the BIC in Bournemouth to about 7 miles away from the stage... I’ll take my binoculars! However, I was also lucky enough to go to V Festival this summer and managed to get to the front for The Script, Conor Maynard and Calvin Harris, which was an amazing experience! Small unusual shops and stalls in Christchurch are my favourite; I love browsing round Christchurch Shopping Emporium, which sells cheap bunting, small gifts and really unusual pressies. This is an ideal shop for buying good quality handmade items. I’m especially good at bribing my Mum into buying things! Last weekend I went to a charity event to raise money for my friend to go to Uganda. She used a projector in her garden and we watched movies on a big screen outside, sat on camp chairs and under blankets. So far she has raised £1250, which is being used to build schools, help teach children and other projects for the students at Yurie Yoshimi Primary School. The school, in Uganda, takes in children who often are orphans or have disabilities and gives them the chance to gain an education and a better quality of life. The charity YUYO run this trip through Twynham School and some of my friends have already visited in the past few months. Have a fab month!!!
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With Christchurch Information Centre Sun 1 Nov 7pm £12 Conc: £10 Under 16s: £6 FOR QUEEN & COUNTRY (Brian Oliver (Ten) Christchurch Festival of Parade, Music, Film & Verse Christchurch & District Band,Charity Players, La Nova Singers Mon 2 Nov 2.30pm & Tues 3 & Thur 5 2.30pm & 7.30pm MISS YOU ALREADY (12A) Drew Barrymore Mon 2 Nov 7.30pm £2 GodFirst Church Film TESTAMENT OF YOUTH (12A) Wed 4 Nov 7.30pm £20 Conc £18 “Amazing” E Paige - THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY Mrs Robinson, Bridge over Troubled Water, Cecilia etc. Fri 6, Mon 9, Tue 10 & Wed 11 Nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm Matt Damon is THE MARTIAN (12A) Sat 7 Nov 7.30pm £10 Conc £8 An Evening with THE FUNKY LITTLE CHOIR Sun 8 Nov 7.30pm £14 Conc £12 Glenn Miller, Vera Lynn etc. SWING UNLIMITED BIG BAND We’ll Meet Again Thur 12 Nov 7.15pm £18.50 Conc £16.50 Live by sat on screen. Encore Recorded: Sat 14 Nov 2pm Royal Ballet: Viscera, Afternoon of a Faun/Carmen & Tchaikovsky Pas de Deux. 4 short Ballets Fri 13 Nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sat 14 7.30pm, Mon 16, Tue 17 Wed 18 Nov 2.30pm & 7.30pm Carey Mulligan, M Streep SUFFRAGETTE (12A) H. Bonham Carter Sun 15 Nov 7.30pm £18 ABBAMANIA Thur 19 Nov 7pm £13 Conc £12 Recorded on screen NT Live: OF MICE & MEN (Encore) Fri 20 Nov 7.30pm £17.50 Under 16s £5 JIVE TALKIN’ Present THE BEE GEES Sat 21 Nov 11am £2 GodFirst Church BIG HERO 6 (PG) Sat 21 Nov 5.30pm £22 Conc £20 Live by satellite on stage Met Opera NY: LULU – Berg – New Production Sun 22 Nov 7.30pm £16 Conc £14 West End stars With students of Big Little Theatre School WEST END & BROADWAY SONGBOOK Wed 25 - Fri 27 Nov 7.30pm, Sat 28 2.30pm & 7.30pm £15 Conc £14 Theatre 2000 present EVITA Thur 26 Nov Film Classic £3 WEST SIDE STORY (PG) Mon 30 Nov 2pm&7pm £15Conc £13Live by satellite on screen Branagh Theatre:THE WINTER’S TALE J.Dench & K.B.
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FUNDRAISING FOR DIFFICULT TIMES
Friends of Highcliffe St Mark Primary School has come up with a novel way of raising funds in the difficult current financial climate. The school was looking for a way to raise funds without people putting their hand in their pocket and have decided to collect any old British or foreign coins and notes, even obsolete currency. The school can turn your old money into a valuable donation. Many people have some old foreign currency, either notes or coins and perhaps some old UK or Irish decimal coins. It sits in pots and drawers and is unlikely to be used again especially if it is from countries where the currency has become the Euro. Old USA $1 dollar bills and quarters are left over from that trip to Disney and the family have now grown and are unlikely to visit the States again. The school are collecting all worldwide current currency in notes or coins and any of the older currency such as the German Marks, Spanish Pesetas, old UK shillings, old UK decimal coins including Ireland, Channel Islands, Scotland, Isle of Man and £5/£2 coins. Old half or full crowns and silver or brass coloured 3 pence can also be exchanged. You can even donate old Farthings and Pennies 1d or 1/2d. The coins and small notes cannot be exchanged in the UK and old Spanish Pesetas cannot be spent in Spain so they are of little value to anyone. It is estimated that there is £100 million in old or foreign coins across the UK that can be used for good causes, so dig out yours and get it to the school today. There is a collection bucket in the school reception on Greenways, Christchurch, BH23 5AZ, the office is open school hours.
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YOUR LOCAL HEARING SPECIALISTS IN HIGHCLIFFE Independent Family Business established in 1976
• Many of our customers are recommended by existing clients • Free hearing tests and advice • Full 30 day money back guarantee Hearing Aid Dispensers: • Home visits and Nursing/Care Homes catered for Mr. Ian Hayden F.S.H.A.A • Repairs and retubes Mrs. Belinda Hayden F.S.H.A.A • Batteries, TV listeners and other supplies available • Fellows of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists • Registered under the Health and Care Professions Council To make an appointment or for further information please contact our caring hearing team Christchurch Hearing Centre 351 Lymington Road, Highcliffe Telephone 01425 272771/272719 or Email enquiries@hearingaid-centre.co.uk Free remote control with every new hearing aid ordered in November or December 2015 on production of this advert (retail price of remote control is £250) 44 • Highcliffe Eye • November 2015
Business & Professional Miller Bros & F.P Butler Ltd Williams Thompson Solicitors
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Care Homes/Help & Retirement Silverways Nursing Home Queensmead Care Home Inter-County Nursing Care & Services
16 25 43
Food & Drink Ye Olde George Inn 5 Blue Sky Deli 19 Garden Services Chris Oliver Tree & Hedge Cutting Specialist 1 Broadoak Tree Care 14 Southern Tree Specialists 39 Broomhill Garden Buildings Ltd 40 Apex Tree Surgeons 47 Health, Beauty & Lifestyle All Mobility 4 Specsavers 16 Tracey Butchart Foot Health Practitioner 19 Godfirst Christchurch 26 Sandy Hanrahan Spiritualist 33
Home Improvement Ashley Blinds UK 3 Dunkley Tiles 7 Plumb Exchange 11 Roof Exchange 11 WBC 247 Heating & Plumbing 15 Made 2 Measure Fitted Bedrooms 17 Flair Interiors 20 Dream Doors 23 WBC 247 Electrical 24 Aspire Architects LLP 27 Revitalise 29 Green Cleen 31 At No.19 Interiors 32 JP Murphy Electrical 33 Just Shutters 35 Plumbers Online Ltd 39 S & P Plumbing 40 Driveways & Artificial Grass 41 The Home Doctor - Handyman 44 Motoring, Boating and Travel Kustom Kolors 21 Maarten’s Taxi 45 Property Management Humphreys & Orr
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Children, Pets & Education Highcliffe School 2 St Anne’s After-School Tuition 10 Bournemouth Collegiate School 44 Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning 19 A Beautiful Clean 45
Foot Rescue 34 Dorset Denture Clinic 42 Kellear Hearing 42 Christchurch Hearing Centre 44 The Thai Touch.com 45 Highcliffe Dental Practice 48
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Local Domestic Cleaning Company
A Beautiful Clean One off clean, clean and tidy or a regular booking Please contact us:
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Local Libraries Christchurch 29 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AW 01202 485 938 Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 10am to 7pm Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm Thursday 9.30am to 7pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 4pm
Highcliffe Gordon Road Highcliffe BH23 5HN 01425 272 202 Monday 10am to 6.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1pm Friday 9.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm
Local Chemists Lloyds 01425 274291 248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe Mon-Fri 8.45-5.30 Sat 9-4 Day Lewis Pharmacy 01425 613222 4 Old Milton Green Parade Christchurch Road, New Milton Mon-Fri 9am-1/2-6pm Sat 9am-1pm Sainsburys 01425 277885 1 Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch Mon-Fri-7am-11pm Sat 7am-10pm Sun 10am-4pm 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 Mudeford Pharmacy 01425 272798 94 Mudeford, Christchurch Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30 (Weds ‘til 1) Sat 9-1 46 • Highcliffe Eye • November 2015
Police/Crime Police (Emergency) Police (Non-emergency) Crimestoppers Neighbourhood & Home Watch
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Medical/Health Services Dorset Out-of-Hours/NHS 111 Bournemouth A&E Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital British Red Cross Loan Service
111 01202 704169 01202 303626 01202 486361 01202 484074
Local Council & Services Christchurch Borough Council 01202 795000 Dorset County Council 01305 221000 Christchurch Information Centre 01202 471780 Regent Centre 01202 499199 Bournemouth Airport 01202 364000 Post Office 0845 722 3344 Dorset Family Information Service 01305 221066 Pet Care RSPCA - Ashley Heath Cats Protection
0870 010 1849 0845 3712 762
Helplines Community Safety Issues Trading Standards Citizens Advice Bureau Childline NSPCC Southern Electric British Gas Gas Emergency Environment Agency National Drugs Helpline National Debt Line Alcholics Anonymous Samaritans Age Concern
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Taxi Services Christchurch Radio Cabs Maarten’s Taxis Chritax
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