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contents Local History by Phil Tate What's on Community Notices Tucktonia Request Adopt a pet Mindbenders Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies CADArts An English Mum Dorset Popp -‐ Wayfinders Business Column Garden View Age Concern Christchurch Coffee Break Kids Page Recipe Highcliffe Christmas Carnival Wordsearch For Queen & Country Remembrance Evening Highcliffe Rotary Regent Listings Index Puzzle Solutions Useful Contacts
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ocal Eye Magazines continuously evolves by being part of the local community, understanding local issues and being the go-to place for what’s going on in the area, which we know is vitally important to our readers.
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Back in December 2009, a few friends and myself started handing out 6,000 magazines within Christchurch and that number has now grown to a whopping 13,800! That’s the largest print and distribution by far of any glossy colour A5 magazine in the area! I started the magazine initially as I needed to do something with my time whilst bringing up my family and also wanted to get involved with the local community. Back then, I never imagined that it would grow to what it has today and that is not just down to me, but all my staff, our distributors and you, the community, for all your input. Last week someone kindly told me that we’ve got ‘soul’ unlike any other print media locally. That’s largely because of all of your encouragement and lovely comments, and the fact that you are using the magazines as they’re meant, by using all the local trades and services so they come back and advertise with us again and again, in turn, keeping us in business and bringing our magazine to you. Keep up the good work! We like to think we stand out from the crowd because we enjoy going the extra mile to find something different for you. Apologies for blowing our own trumpet this month but I am very proud of the magazines and how useful they have become to the local community. Cheryl Cheryl Dennett Editor & Publisher
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The Ghosts of Christchurch October sees the yearly celebration of Halloween. Although now popularly associated with pumpkin (or plastic!) jack-o-lanterns and children ‘guising’ in spooky costumes, this celebration has its origins in ancient rites to honour or appease the dead. For the Bronze Age inhabitants of Christchurch, who buried their revered dead in the numerous round barrow tombs that once studded the local landscape, the shortening days must have indeed heralded a narrowing of the divide between the worlds of the living and the dead. Faced with the spectre of death from the cold and famine of the approaching winter, their survival was undoubtedly dependant on the time-honed skills passed down by their ancestors. The Northumbrian monk Bede, writing in 725, says that the Saxons knew November as Blotmonath (Sacrifice Month) because it was when they had to slaughter and salt their surplus livestock. Did the Saxon residents of Twynham also know it as this? Halloween is derived from the Christian feast of All Hallows, or All Saints, which honoured all the martyrs. When instituted in the 7th century it was celebrated on 13th May, the same date as the Ancient Roman festival of Lemuria (Feast of the Restless Dead). However, by the 9th century it had been moved to 1st November. Many folklorists consider it no accident that this date coincides with one of the four major feast-days in the agricultural calendar of the European pagan Celts, which is now commonly known by its Irish name of Samhain (pronounced: ‘sow-in’), meaning ‘Summer’s End’. The 14th century cartulary of Christchurch Priory records that on the vigil or eve of All Saints - or All Hallows Eve - a lantern was to be hung in the cloisters and kept alight throughout the night. It was then to be kept lit every evening until after final prayers for the three month period ending on the Purification of the Blessed Virgin, also known as Candlemas, on 2nd February - the day after the old Celtic feast-day of Imbolc (‘i-molk’). The lantern was then taken down until the next All Saints Eve.
Wax candles, rather than torches, were to be used to light the refectory during this same period. Perhaps unsurprisingly, the Priory Church is said to be haunted. In his 2002 book Ghosts of Christchurch Hundred, local historian Michael Hodges catalogued an array of apparitions, ranging from phantom monks to the spirit of John Draper, the last Prior. However, ghostly goings-on had been reported throughout the town, including the Regent Centre, Woolworths (now 99p Stores), and the Castle Tavern in Church Street (now Soho). Staff of Ye Olde George often experienced the activities of a ‘Grey Lady’. Do you know if the town’s ghosts are still active today? However, the town’s true ‘ghosts’ are surely all its former residents, who through their efforts over the centuries built the roads, bridges, houses, and shops we still use. They introduced gas, electricity, clean water, improved sanitation, schools, the railway, and many other amenities. A few founded charities, such as the Hospital of St Mary Magdalen and the Clingan’s Trust, that continue to assist the people of Christchurch today. Some of these ‘ghosts’ gaze at us from the Victorian and Edwardian photographs that can be viewed in the 1st floor Resources Room of the Red House Museum (Photo), the former workhouse that is also believed to be haunted! Perhaps this Halloween we should set aside a few moments to acknowledge the debt we owe to our own ancestors, and to the enumerable nameless individuals who helped shape the Christchurch we so casually enjoy today. To paraphrase the epitaph of Sir Christopher Wren in St Paul’s Cathedral, ‘To seek their monuments, look around you.’
Free Competition ~ Prize kindly donated by Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street, Christchurch Now under the management of the Regent Centre, the CIC provides services for both local residents and visitors. For the chance to win a copy of the book Ghosts of Christchurch Hundred and the DVD Christchurch - An Insiders’ Guide, simply answer this question:- John Draper was the last Prior of Christchurch Priory. In which year was Christchurch Priory closed down by royal decree? a) 1395 b) 1539 c) 1935 Send your answer with your name and address to Local History Competition (10/14), Local Eye Magazines, PO Box 7812, Christchurch, BH23 9HZ. Closing date: 31st October 2014. The first correct entry drawn at random will be able to collect their prize from Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street, Christchurch.
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Picture: Herbert E Miller in the garden of his Red House home with his daughter Florence and gardeners Jim Seymour and Thomas Harvell, c.1912. Courtesy of the Red House Museum.
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Friday 26th September – Saturday 25th October Art by the Sea. This exhibition is in conjunction with the exciting Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival. The sea themed exhibition will include local and more nationally known artists. Hatch Gallery 7a Church Street, Christchurch, BH23 1BW www.hatchgallery. co.uk/07787517958 Thursday 2nd October Christchurch Priory Tours 2014. 6.30-9.15pm Tickets in advance £10 from the Verger Tel: 01202 485804 Includes tower (176 steps!), museum, crypts, belfry & roof space. Children over 8 welcome. Thursday 2nd October Bransgore Horticultural Society meeting - ‘Ladies’ smocks and Bachelors buttons’ a talk on wild flowers and their stories by Gerald Ponting. Commences at 7.30pm at the Resource Centre, Ringwood Road, Bransgore. New members welcome. Friday 3rd October Christchurch Floral Society meeting at Priory Hall Princess Avenue Demonstrator Judy Fenyvesi” It Shouldn’t Happen to a Gardener” Competition “From My Garden” Doors open 1-30 for 2pm start. Come and join us for a fun afternoon. Saturday 4th October CRAFT AND VINTAGE FAYRE, Bransgore Village Hall, BH23 7AY, 10am - 1pm. Over 30 stalls with a Halloween/ Harvest theme this month. Make a start on the Christmas lists or treat yourself! Homemade cakes and refreshments. Free Draw. FREE ENTRY! Saturday 4th October St. Georges Church Hall, Jumpers Road, Christchurch 10am - 12.30pm Tables available £5 each. Contact 01202 482047 Refreshments & Tombola. Come along and browse for a bargain. Monday 6th October Highcliffe Horticultural Society will be holding the October monthly meeting at St.Mark’s Church Hall, Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe at 7-30pm. Allan Burdis will give a talk on Orchid Growing for Beginners. Visitors welcome. Entry £1 Details contact 01425 27296.
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Tuesday 7th October Stan’s Blues Jam at The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch BH23 1HX (and the First Tuesday Every Month) Details of all 3 Jam venues at www.stansbluesjam.co.uk. Wednesdays 8th-29th October 2.00pm Friends of the Red House Museum, afternoon talks. For further details, call into the Museum or visit the ‘What’s On’ section of the website: www3.hants. gov.uk/redhouse.htm. Wednesday 8th October Highcliffe Flower Club. Come and watch Pam Welch, a professional flower arranger demonstrate in the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road at 2pm. Doors open 1.30pm. We are a friendly group and visitors are welcome. Thursday 9th October Parkinson’s UK Club. Christchurch Branch. Friendly afternoon get together for Parkinson sufferers and their carers. 2pm in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive, St Catherine’s Hill. New members are always welcome. Friday 10th October Highcliffe Community Association Circle dancing. Free Demonstration 9.30am. Being held at Greystones, Waterford Road, Highcliffe BH23 5JL. All newcomers welcome! Saturday 11th October Mayor of Bournemouth’s Charity Concert BMVC (Bournemouth’s Choir for Men) and the St John Singers from Salisbury also Minns Young Musician of The Year Harpist - Rosie Gill 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm) Christchurch Priory £7:50 BMVC Box office – 07979 591410 The Regent Centre – 01202 499199 Hazel Randall Mayors P.A. – 01202 451117 Saturday 11th October Friends of St Catherine’s Hill 11am -1pm Fungal Foray. Meet at top end of Sandy Lane map ref SZ144948 For details tel 01425 272479 Thursday 16th October Highcliffe Evening WI Oct meeting Doors open at 7pm at the Day Centre, Lymington Rd for a talk on “The Old Houses of Christchurch”. If you’d like to join us for this plus quiz refreshments and raffle please call our secretary on 01425 271995 for more info. Friday 17th October - Thursday 23rd October Diversifive at the Hayloft, Wick Lane, Christchurch, BH23 1HX. 10am – 4pm each day. Exhibition and sale
includes Seed Bead and Fused Glass jewellery, Tiffany glass, ‘recycled’ garden sculpture, Local artist, textiles and Dorset buttons. Free admission. Saturday 18th October 10am – 12noon Friends of the Red House Museum Coffee Morning at the Mayor’s Parlour, High St., Christchurch. Coffee/tea and cake £2. All proceeds to our local Museum. Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th October Christchurch Model Railway Exhibition, Bournemouth School for Girls, Castle Lane West, BH8 9UJ. Open 104pm. Entry £4, Children free. Model railway layouts, trade stands, light refreshments. Saturday 18th October Friends of St Catherine’s Hill 10am – 12noon Annual Litter Pick, meet at top end of Sandy Lane map ref SZ144948 For details tel 01425 272479 Tuesday 28th October The Red House Museum will be holding a family Pumpkin Festival 10.30am - 3.30pm. Suitable for children 6 plus. For more details see our ‘what’s on’ at www.hants.gov.uk/redhouse Wednesday 29th October Fairtrade Lunch at the Kings Arms Hotel. All welcome, 2 courses plus wine and coffee £18.50. The winners of the junior schools’ Fairtrade writing competition will be announced plus a donation to a local school. Info 07878 382010. Sunday 2nd November “FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY” Evening of Remembrance and Celebration. Wonderful evening, Remembrance and Celebration; Parade, Concert Band to archive film footage & sound effects. Special guests PLUS Grand Patriotic Finale of flag waving and singing. DON’T MISS IT ONLY at Regent Centre. Box Office 01202 499199
To see more events in Christchurch visit www.visitchristchurch.info Sunday 12th October CAR BOOT SALE Join us at Stanpit Marsh for our last Car Boot Sale of 2014. We hope to finish the season with a good turnout. See our website www.christchurchlions.org for full information.
Community Notices Contact the elderly takes out elderly people once a month for a little car ride and tea on a Sunday afternoon to volunteer host and hostesses private homes. More volunteer host and hostesses required one Sunday afternoon a year to provide afternoon tea for up to six elderly people and two car drivers one Sunday afternoon a year. Call Carolyn on 01202 424482. Monday Social Club at Portfield Hall, Christchurch is urgently seeking a new Chairman and Treasurer to run the Club from January. Also a Cook to prepare a 2 course hot meal. Can you spare 1 day a week? If so please call Les Denmead on 01202 470929 Christchurch Neighbour Cars. Door to door transport for the elderly in BH23 area, to health related appointments. Volunteer drivers have had CRB checks and use their own cars. Donations of 50p per mile, to help with driver’s expenses. TEL.01202 989632 Mon-Friday 9am -12 Noon. DIAL A BUS. Door to door shopping trips to Sainsburys for all Christchurch residents. The bus is adapted for wheelchairs. Donation of £5 per return trip. Thursdays from East Dorset. Fridays from West Dorset. Monthly trips on Mondays as well. TEL 01202 989632 Mon -Friday 9am -12 Noon
Regular Markets Every Monday - Christchurch Market (all year) Up to 100 traders selling a variety of food, clothes, household goods, plants and bric-a-brac in the mainly traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square. Christchurch Country Market. Everything home-baked, homemade and homegrown locally. Every Monday 9.30-11.30. Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.
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Our most popular article ever was written about Tucktonia a couple of years back and I have since been inundated with requests to do a further article. Tucktonia brings back so many fond memories for many of you, including myself. Do you have any snippets of information, questions you’d like answered or photographs/postcards that we could include in our next article? If so, please either email info@localeyemagazines.co.uk or post to: PO Box 7812, Christchurch BH23 9HZ.
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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Candlelit Hatha Yoga & Relaxation - Wednesdays 1011:15am & 7:15-8:30pm at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa Thursdays 7:15-8:30pm at the Wessex Health Network British Wheel of Yoga Teacher. (07966) 199875 / becca@yogabee.co.uk. £39 for 6-week block (can carry one over) / £7 PAYG Yoga classes in Christchurch for all levels, daytime and evenings. Contact Elaine Rees on elainerees@europe. com or 07504 823517 for more information. Pregnancy yoga based exercise, breathing & relaxation classes. Stretch & strengthen your body, relieve aches & pains and prepare for birth. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners, from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Tuesdays in Christchurch. Contact Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove.me.uk Vinyasa Yoga Classes in Stanpit. Build strength, burn calories, create a strong core and release tight areas for better fitness, posture & wellbeing. Ends with deep relaxation - leaving you feeling calm, energised and fantastic in body and mind. Text Caroline 07798 941832 Mudeford Wood Tennis Club welcomes new members. Friendly Club, mixed membership, £60 per year. Social tennis Saturday 2-4pm, Tuesday eves 6-8pm and Summer Thursdays 6-8pm. Floodlights, astroturf. Brabazon Drive, Mudeford. Dorset league. Debbie 07592 014207 or Gail 07973 514036. Chi Kung exercise classes. Come and join us on Fridays 10.45 - 12.15pm beginners welcome 12.45 - 1.45pm in the upstairs Studio at Wessex Health 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL Car park at rear. Fee £7.50 www. wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Tutor Poppy 01202735560
critiques, etc. Open membership, visitors welcome £3. www.christchurchartsguild.org, membership or enquiries Paul Cobain 07775 092755. SUSAN KNIGHTS Watercolour Classes ‘Jump in and Get Wet’ in small, friendly, informative classes - overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@hotmail.co.uk www. susanknights.co.uk The Friday Crafters. We are a group of crafters who sell their hand made household products and gifts at the The Regent Centre every Friday from 10-3pm Carbery Machine Knitting Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month at St George’s Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch BH23 2JR from 7-9pm. All are welcome. For more information, call Joy on 01202 489614. Table-Top-Sale The Regent Centre Christchurch. Various stalls selling Costume/Vintage Jewellery, Specialist Homemade Cakes, DVD’s, Bric-a-Brac & more, every Monday & Saturday from 10-3pm Weekly Jewellery & Silversmithing classes in the centre of Christchurch. Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. A variety of techniques covered including piercing, soldering & enameling. All abilities welcome. Small groups of no more than 5. Please call Louise 07789 915694. l.taylor06@ntlworld.com Children Creative Ballet Classes for children 3+ at Portfield Rd, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2AQ Tuesdays & Thursday after school. Call Sally on 07950 459119 or visit carouseldanceanddrama.com or sally.burbage@gmail. com
Highcliffe Art fellowship meets at 2.30pm in the Methodist Hall Highcliffe, Wednesday 3rd September, Visiting artist Soraya French, will create vibrant images in acrylic from spontaneous marks.
Award-winning, inspiring and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Termtime Monday mornings at The Regent Centre. Contact me for more details and a trial class at the wonderful world of music, learning and fun! heather.smith@ musicalsteps.co.uk 0845 643 5025 www.musicalsteps. co.uk
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children at Monkey Madness Tuesday mornings term time. Contact lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk or tel: 0844 873 4740 www.thecreationstation.co.uk Music Highcliffe Choirs for children 6-18 years. All welcome. Rehearsals weekly at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training Choir Thursdays 4.455.45pm, Main Choir Fridays 4.15-6pm. Contact: Ann Guest 01425 276544 for further details. Christchurch and District Band wants you! Come and join, probably, the area’s best kept secret! If you currently play (or have previously played) a brass or woodwind instrument we want you! We’re fun and friendly and welcome all ages. No subscription fees. Call Steff 07974 320122. Community Singers, friendly and informal singing group. No audition needed. Come along and give it a try and meet new friends! First session free then £5 on the door. Coda Music Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Walkford or 01425 276161 details. Clubs and Societies Christchurch Probus Club meets 10.15am on the 1st Tuesday monthly at the East Close Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! Please contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett on 01202-482528. Phoneix Widowers Fellowship - Come along and join our friendly group of widowers. Our guys say it helps to chat, have a tea/coffee and make friends, play carpet bowls. Every Monday 10.30 - 12.30 Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, Bargates or ring Irene 01425 279656
Friendly Duplicate Bridge Club at Greystones Community Centre, Highcliffe, Monday and Wednesday evenings. Contact Beryl Williams 01425 276191. Improvers class based on EBU rules. Contact Roz Wade 01202 481484. Christchurch Trefoil Guild - A friendly welcome is extended to ex-Brownies, ex-Guides, and anyone with or without Guiding connections to join us at 2.15pm on the first Monday monthly at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch. Interesting speakers, activities, and outings. Contact May Haggett - 01202-482528. Highcliffe & New Forest Positive Living Group - Inspiring talks with like-minded people every 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month at Greystones Hall, Waterford Road, Highcliffe, BH23 5JQ. Entrance £5, door opens 7pm. Call Lis 01425 280678 or Gill 01425 276792 The Salvation Army, Stour Road, (close to the station) holds a coffee morning every Tuesday and Wednesday 9-11.30am with clothes, bric a brac, and refreshments incl home made cakes and bacon baps. A warm welcome awaits you. Homelands Activity Group meets Monday afternoons between 2 and 4pm at Homelands Community Hall, Kings Avenue, Christchurch. Non -residents are welcome to join its friendly members to enjoy various activities. Admission £2 including refreshments. Call Irene on 01202 473489.
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t this time of year I do like to set myself a bit of a project for the longer, dark evenings. I have been known to start a variety of random crafts, from Rachel reconditioning a piano (yes, really - and no, I didn’t finish it!) to bag making, patchwork, stamping, quilling (rolling up bits of paper and glueing them to other bits of paper — got bored of that one pretty quickly!), embroidery, jewellery making and crocheting colourful items which could potentially be worn as hats or scarves (if you don’t mind the funny looks). I said ‘start’ a variety of projects, as I do tend to get fed up part way through and look around for something else to do instead! This would explain the half sanded table in the garage, the fabric mountain under the stairs and the wool stockpile in my bedroom, which is potentially large enough to knit jumpers for all the sheep in Wales (not that they need them). After a recent clear out, I have decided on my next project - ‘vintage-ising’ an old set of drawers. I’ve done my research, and discovered a special sort of chalk paint which requires no preparation of surfaces other than a quick dust, then you can paint it straight on! Great for someone like me who likes instant results with minimal effort. I did get a bit worried when sourcing the paint as I discovered it is only sold in specialist shops, and on scrolling down the list there were only 3 suppliers in the whole of Dorset. Happily, however, one of them is in Christchurch - a quick trip to Thomas & Lucia and I now have 2 cans of the wonder paint, some wax, an instruction sheet and the promise of advice, should I need it! I think my main advice should probably be ‘focus and get it finished!’ Watch this space...!
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’m not someone that ever really enjoyed selling. I mean pressured selling, the sort of thing you would learn at those tacky little sales courses that were obligatory Richard in the 1980s, the ones where they ask you ‘Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?’ and you think you’re being clever when you reply ‘Sitting where you are.’ I just cringe thinking about it. There is, however, one piece of jargon that is important and that is USP. It is one of the first things you are bombarded with on starting a sales career (not that I could call my dabbling with sales a career). USP stands for ‘Unique Selling Point’ (or proposition). Now I’m not going to lecture you on sales because to be quite honest I’m not qualified to do so, but, your USP is vital, it’s what sets you apart from everyone else and in this day and age is even more pertinent. What has this got to do with Highcliffe you may think? We live in a time when the High Street is under attack from all sides, supermarkets, the Internet, shopping malls etc. So what we do to set ourselves apart is key and Highcliffe has been forced by events to set out its stall. What we do now as a village is paramount. What image do we want to project? How can we make Highcliffe a destination? Ultimately though, what is our USP? Regards Richard Fereday
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What a load! of Rhubarb
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Cast your mind back to the fabulous sunny months of April, May and June, when the rhubarb plants were producing delicious stems of juicy fruit, perfectly ripe for crumble.
Each of the stems (so technically not a fruit at all) which blushed with the colour of pink champagne or deep raspberry sorbet depending on the variety, could easily be torn from the plant, topped and tailed and then either used immediately or blanched and frozen for later. Rhubarb freezes very well, and lasts for around a year, in fact I made a crumble in April this year using last years frozen harvest. Chopped into 1cm pieces, it can be placed directly into freezer bags, but to retain its colour should be blanched for around 1 minute in boiling water. Allow to cool and dry before freezing. To revive, boil in a little fresh orange juice, a teaspoon of cinnamon powder and sugar to taste before allowing to cool. It’s a versatile crop and makes great jam, compote and crumble, and tastes delicious when made as above and served with crème fraîche. Rhubarb originates from the colder parts of China and its popularity is fairly recent in historical terms, becoming more widely eaten as sugar became less expensive. The leaves are toxic and so too are the stems later on in the year, because the toxic acids move down the stems from the leaves and into the crown as the winter temperatures cool.
When to plant your rhubarb:
Early rhubarb can be ‘forced’ inside up-turned dust bins, but only do this with established plants. Place a black bin (or terracotta rhubarb forcing jar if you’re a pro) over the plant in early spring, and then enjoy the small, tender and sweet stems as they develop and search for the light. Grown commercially in large dark sheds in the Yorkshire rhubarb triangle - between Wakefield, Leeds and Morley - this wonderful vegetable (classed as a fruit for tax reasons) can also be divided up this month if you have a large overgrown patch. Happy Gardening
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October is the perfect time to plant rhubarb if you haven’t got any at the moment and would like a patch of your own. It’s quite un-fussy and will grow in sun or part shade as long as the soil is moisture retentive. Add well-rotted manure to the planting hole and mulch the plant with a ‘doughnut’ shape of manure about 50cm deep in spring. Give the plant a feed with ‘blood, fish and bone’ in March and watch it grow! It’s an easy perennial plant, which produces giant leaves and is pretty resistant to pests, although hungry mammals might feast on the crowns in early spring when food is scarce.
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ge Concern Christchurch, whose aim is improving the quality of life for older people in the Borough of Christchurch, has extended a number of its services. Its two shops, 85 Bargates and 130 Tuckton Road are now open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 4.30pm including Wednesdays at both shops. The new retail manager, Rose Trickett, found that the new opening hours have been welcomed by customers. Services are provided by the charity from shop funds and donations.
In addition, many of the outings have proved to be very popular with some being oversubscribed. Additional shopping trips have been introduced with regular runs now established. The Friendship Clubs have restarted following the summer break and members are very welcome to join. As a result of the increased demand for services new volunteers are needed.
Befriending services are receiving increased numbers of referrals and it is anticipated that telephone befriending will soon be available. The established Information and Advice desk at 85 Bargates has also seen an increase in the number of people seeking advice and information especially regarding benefits for older people.
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Expanding our range: October 2014 Local Organic Fruit, Veg & Salad boxes from the farm NOW from the deli: The selections will change as the seasons do. From £10 up to £22.00 for family Fruit & Veg boxes. We may be able to deliver for a small charge, come and find out more.
The 80/20 deli We all know food is not always our friend and sometimes we find the food we love is not so good for us. We are changing some of the food we sell here in the deli to ‘LIVE FOOD” that tastes amazing without all the usual villains of too much sugar, fat and over processing that provides nutritionally “EMPTY” foods.
But then......The Naughty Corner This is where our 80/20 idea comes in. (80%) Being good (20%) Being naughty: it’s in our nature so you’ll find all your deli favorites here in store. Some of our previous range might not be to hand, so just ask and we can order for you. We will have the sausage rolls, the chilli ones; The gooey meringues and a whole load ’o’ tarts..... Selected Pies as well as handmade sausages and of course the best free range dry cured bacon and hams. Coming soon ‘organic hams”
Smoothies & More Our smoothies change each day, we also do amazing dairy free and even RAW...mixes. From a detox smoothie that will feel more like indulgence than goody 2 shoes, come talk to us.
Gluten Free yes you are! Your wheat intolerance is big news and the world is going gluten free, some of the most fittest and fabulous people owe it all to avoiding this food...simple food that is free from complication will put you back on top of the world.. we’ll be holding special events to broaden your mind in eating in a whole new way.
Vegan Power Did you know that some of the world’s fittest people don’t eat meat, and boy you should see them GLOW. Some argue that our food has become so processed that we don’t know what is or is not food anymore!! Look out for our evening events to taste some of the fabulous things that we can all create at home.
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RIBS Marine as the name suggests, people often think that all we deal with are RIBS (ridged inflatable boats), but this is definitely not the case. We started off in 1969 as Riverside Inn Boat Services, operating from the Riverside Inn but we had a name change to RIBS Marine in the early 1970s to RIBS Marine well before RIBS became popular. We operate from Little Avon Marina in Christchurch to the rear of the Civic Offices and have moorings, boat storage and offer full boatyard facilities, Marine Engineers, supply and fitting of electronics and all general boat repairs. We are main dealers for Mariner, Mercury, MerCruiser and Yanmar. We operate a Brokerage Service especially in the smaller boats up to 10 mtrs. We are South Coast Dealership for Quicksilver Boats, the Capture range of Pilothouse Fishing Boats and the Activ Leisure boats, to include Cruisers and Day Boats. We have a good range on show, on and off the water! RIBS Marine have a dedicated parts website for Mariner, Mercury MerCruiser and Yanmar. Please check it out at www.ribsmarineparts.co.uk
With the end of the season now is the time to start thinking about service and winterize of your engine. With every engine service we will winterize your engine Free Of Labour Charge - you just have to pay for the consumables. With the modern day fuels that have a very short self/storage life it is very important the fuel stabalizer is fitted. We will give you a written Winter Lay Up Sheet for your records and recommend if further work is required to keep your engine in its best condition. Please check out our website www.ribsmarine.co.uk or pop in for a chat. You will always be made most welcome.
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Witch 1 : hair colour ~ crossed eyes ~ no nose wart Witch 2 : smaller hat ~ extra tooth ~ tongue colour Witch 3 : smaller ears ~ finger nails ~ sandals colour Ice scream !
...but the bats most often seen flitting around the Priory or over Stanpit Marsh are called Daubenton’s bat. They don’t hurt anything, except moths and flies...
What’s an ogre’s favourite food at a party ? Why didn’t the skeleton go to the party ?
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Tuesday 28th October, 10.30am ~ 3.30pm Help create a haunted woodland walk in the Red House Museum gardens by creating spooky decorations using recycled and natural materials. Then go on a walk through the dark, dark wood - if you dare! There will also be Halloween games and pumpkin carving. £2 per child for making activities ~ £3 per child for pumpkin carving
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Council to ask for views on plans to enhance Christchurch town centre
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hristchurch Borough Council is holding a public exhibition of plans to enhance and improve Christchurch town centre, as part of the Christchurch Town Centre Strategy, and is asking residents for their views on the proposals. The exhibition is being held on Monday 6 October under the Mayor’s Parlour in the High Street from 10am to 4pm. Council representatives and members of the project team will be present to explain the proposals and answer questions, and feedback forms will be available for residents to leave comments. Following the exhibition, the display boards will be available to view in the foyer of The Regent Centre in the High Street from Tuesday 7 to Monday 13 October (open 10am to 10pm), with feedback forms also available. Cllr Ray Nottage, Leader of Christchurch Borough Council said: “I’m delighted that we are now able to obtain community feedback on our proposals
to enhance and improve the town centre. We are hoping to obtain as much feedback as possible on the proposals which have been drawn up to ensure we continue to preserve, protect and enhance the unique character of Christchurch and its historic centre.” Cllr Claire Bath, Portfolio Holder for Economy at the council, added: “Enhancing the town centre experience will support economic growth in Christchurch which is a key priority for the council. We’re looking forward to meeting residents and stakeholders on 6 October to discuss our proposals for Christchurch town centre and to hear their views. We will analyse the feedback from this exhibition carefully to refine the plans.” Details of the proposals and more information about the Christchurch Town Centre Strategy will be available at www.dorsetforyou.com/ christchurch-town-centre-strategy from Monday 6 October.
Christchurch Town Centre Enhancements Public Exhibition Come and discuss our proposals to enhance and improve Christchurch town centre at
Mayor’s Parlour, Old Town Hall, 30 High Street, Christchurch Monday 6 October 2014 from 10am to 4pm Members of the project team will be on hand to answer your questions, and feedback forms will be available for you to leave comments. Copies of the exhibition boards will then be on display at
The Regent Centre, 51 High Street, Christchurch Tuesday 7 – Monday 13 October 2014 (10am-10pm) For more information please contact Allan Wood on 01202 795455 or at communications@christchurchandeastdorset.gov.uk.
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Cheesy Onion Soup As the clocks go back and the nights draw in take comfort in our onion soup, topped with crunchy bread and bubbling cheese PREPARATION TIME: 15 MINS COOKING TIME: 1 HOUR SERVES: 2
INGREDIENTS
12oz / 350g onions (can use a mixture of brown, red and white or all the same variety) Butter for frying 1 1/2 tsp Demerara sugar 2 tsp dark soy sauce 1 pint stock (chicken stock is lighter, beef stock heartier) 2 thick slices lightly toasted bread 2oz / 50g cheddar or Gruyere cheese
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Peel and thinly slice the onions. Heat the butter in a medium-sized saucepan. Add the onions and sugar and fry gently over a low heat for 10-20 minutes, stirring frequently. The sugar will caramelise to a nice golden brown coating on the onions. Be careful not to let it stick and burn though, especially towards the end. Add the stock and soy sauce, and season to taste with salt and black pepper. Put a lid on the pan and simmer for approximately 30 minutes until the onions are soft and starting to disintegrate. Grate or thinly slice the cheese. Divide the soup between two heatproof bowls. Float a slice of toasted bread on top of each bowl of soup, and top with the sliced or grated cheese. Grill for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling (which is why you have to use heatproof soup bowls!) Serve with more crusty fresh bread.
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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! Back in 1992, Highcliffe celebrated it's Centenary with a Carnival and it’s now evolved into being the biggest community event in the winter calendar! 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... So, will your Carnival Entry be Hot! Hot! Hot! or uber Cool? 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! http://www.highcliffecarnival.org.uk/entry-form/ The Countdown has begun, so—this is where you come in...
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LOCAL VETERANS AND FAMILY WAR PHOTOS INVITED, TO FEATURE IN REGENT CENTRE REMEMBRANCE EVENING Sunday 2nd November “For Queen and Country� returns to the Regent Centre
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Residents are also invited to submit a picture of a family member or close friend, who served or serves in our Armed Forces for inclusion in the evening - with the name of the person in the photograph, age, rank, unit/s they served or serve in and a maximum of 20 words description.
Call 07974 320122 for more info or email md@christchurchanddistrictband.co.uk The evening, presented by the Christchurch and District Band; features live music incorporating archive film footage, sound effects, “Winston�, Highlife Charity Players, La Nova Singers, Patriotic Grand Finale of flag waving and singing plus much more.
Tickets now available from the Regent Centre Box office, call in, telephone 01202 499199 or book online at www. christchurchanddistrictband.co.uk Service Charity stalls on the evening plus raffle, drawn on the night with 100% of the raffle proceeds to The Not Forgotten Association, a triservice charity. The self-financing, Not For Profit, Christchurch and District Community Band bring music and enjoyment to all; Offering free brass tuition and instrument loan to children of the district, regardless of their financial standing. They also welcome, to their main band, past and present musicians. No membership or joining fees.
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Christchurch Food Bank
On Saturday 16th august 2014, Highcliffe Rotary club were collecting in the High Street for the Christchurch Food Bank and £101.51 was raised. The money was used to purchase non-perishable food items and donated to the Food Bank. The Rotary Club wishes to thank the residents of Highcliffe for their generous response to this most deserving of charities.
Mike
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 community? A group whose aim is to help those less fortunate and, whilst doing so enjoy the company of like-minded individuals? Then, Highcliffe Rotary Club would welcome you joining. Meetings are weekly at Hoburne Holiday Park, but there is no requirement to attend all meetings. The meetings vary each week with business items followed by interesting speakers from both, within and outside of the club and we also arrange social events often including our partners. As a club we set out to enjoy ourselves in everything we do whilst never forgetting our original aim of raising money for good causes locally, nationally and internationally. During our 2013/14-year we raised more than £15,000 of which £10,000 was spent within our community. Some of those we were able to help were: Kids out (Highcliffe School, St, Marks Primary and two Christchurch Schools) to Paultons Park. The Parkinson’s Society. The Salvation Army. The Highcliffe Day Centre. The Highcliffe Choir. Christchurch Food Bank. Young Chef (Highcliffe School). Dictionaries For Life. If you have ever wanted to “Make A Difference” to someone’s life, whilst at the same time having fun, then please contact, Bob Salter on 01425-627079. Thank You! On Behalf of Highcliffe Rotary Club. Mike Ackling Rotary Club of Highcliffe on Sea
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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS
Local Domestic Cleaning Company
28 43
Food and Drink Blue Sky Deli The Kings Harbour Hotel Custom Lunches Upper Deck Restaurant
21 30 33 37
Gardens Southern Tree Specialists Chris Oliver Tree & Hedge Cutting Specialist Golden Acres Group
4 14 19
Health, Beauty & Lifestyle Court House Clinics Dorset Denture Clinic Tracey Butchart Foot Health Practitioner All Mobility Majic Tan & Beauty Salon Specsavers Highcliffe Dental Practice Nails & Beauty By Jackie
11 14 15 28 36 41 44 46
Home Improvement Dunkley Tiles Ashley Blinds UK JP Murphy Electrical A & S Painting Services Made 2 Measure Fitted Bedrooms Comfort Rooms Flair Interiors Dream Doors Morgan Electrics Wilsons Trading (Dorset) Ltd Plumb Exchange Roof Exchange Build Exchange A Beautiful Clean
3 5 10 15 17 22 25 29 35 36 38 38 38 40
Motoring, Boating and Travel Keith Motors Christchurch Coaches RIBS Marine Maarten's Taxi
2 7 23 42
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Children, Pets & Education Rugbytots Bournemouth & Christchurch Highcliffe School Opening Evening
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3, The Green Mile
7 20
Time for a Spring Clean!
1, All about Eve; 2, The Last Emperor;
Carer Homes/Help Apex Care Inter-‐County Nursing Care & Services
A Beautiful Clean
Mind Benders:
4 13 16
Puzzle Solutions
Business & Professional Miller Bros & F.P Butler Ltd Your Home Zone Williams Thompson Solicitors
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Library Information 999 101 0800 55 51 11 01202 222 222
Medical/Health Services NHS Direct Dorset Out-‐of-‐hours Bournemouth A&E Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital British Red Cross Loan Service
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Long and01202 Short 48 48 48 distance, 01202 covering 47 00 00 01202 47 44 44 Airports and Docks
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10am to 6.30pm 9.30am to 5pm Closed 9.30am to 1pm 9.30am to 6.30pm 9.30am to 4pm
Chemists Sainsburys 01425 277885 1 Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch Mon-Fri 7.00-23.00 Sat 7.00-22.00 Sun 10.00-16.00 Lloyds 01425 274291 248 Lymington Road, Highcliffe Mon-Fri 8.30-18.30 Day Lewis Pharmacy 01425 613222 4 Old Milton Green Parade, Christchurch Rd, New Milton Mon-Fri 9.00-18.00 Sat 9-13.00 Wessex Pharmacies 01202 482197 186 Somerford Rd, 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
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Mudeford Pharmacy 01425 272798 94 Mudeford, Christchurch Mon-Fri9-1/2-5.30 (Weds 'til 1) Sat 9-1/2-5 Burton Pharmacy 01202 477771 123 Salisbury Road, Burton Mon-Fri 9-1/2-6.30
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