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editor’s letter Woohoo, it’s nearly Christmas! Apologies to any party poopers out there, but I love it! I’m particularly looking forward to it this year as I’m taking the children to see the ‘Christmas Spectacular’ at the Regent on Christmas Eve. I have heard so many wonderful reviews about it that I booked my tickets straight away! I’m also really looking forward to the Christmas lights switch on at the end of this month. Every year, it’s tradition for our family to meet Santa and his reindeer outside Peeks then walk alongside them into the High Street where there are lots of activities going on including the Christmas market. Part of our yearly tradition is also to visit Ye Olde George Inn where they serve many Christmas ales and my favourite Christmas tipple - Mulled Wine. I hope to see many of you there! Until next month.....
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Greyhound Rescue Poppy Appeal Highcliffe on Sea Rotary Local History Dorset POPP What's On Guide Community Notices Clubs & Classes Peter's Business Column An English Mum Mindbenders Totally Locally Christchurch Coffee Break Kids Page Garden View Regent Listings Recipe Christchurch Needs You! Index of Advertisers Puzzle Solutions Useful Telephone Numbers
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We have 35 members who regularly enjoy a mixture of fellowship and service in our local community. There are Speaker, Business and Vocational meetings together with Social Events. We held a Quiz Night on 28th September and raised £1,000 for local charities. On Saturday 2nd November we join forces with Christchurch Rotary to sell Hot Dogs, Burgers, Teas and Coffee at their Stanpit Fireworks display. On Saturday 23rd November we are staging the WOW FACTOR in conjunction with Highcliffe School at the Ballroom, Hoburne Park. This Spectacular Event encourages the pupils to display their musical and artistic Talents to you the public at a modest price of £10 per ticket. We have our Christmas Carol Service at St Marks Church, Highcliffe on Wednesday 11th December when the Winton Salvation Army provide the seasonal entertainment, free entry, donations only. We are already setting up a full program for 2014. Major events include: A Charity Golf Day on Tuesday 20th May 2014 at the Highcliffe Castle Golf Club in support of Smile4Wessex charity. Highcliffe Village Charity Fete on Saturday 26th July 2014 with all proceeds going to the local community. If any of this is whetting your appetite and you’d like to discover more then call me on 01425 622658 or visit our website www.highclifferotary. org.
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any years ago the author of the book this extract is taken from, travelled round Highcliffe with a tape recorder talking to some of the people who had lived in Highcliffe for many years. The following is a transcript of part of those conversations. Mrs Lunn – wife of the manager of Elliotts, Outfitters and Tailors, in the village, a resident and a member of the Methodist Church Where did you live? We lived above the shop at 416, (now Saffron) Lymington Road near the bus stop. My husband came to Highcliffe in 1925 as the first manager of this new branch of Elliotts of Lymington. I and our new baby, Jean, joined him there later in the year. At first there was no main drainage and the cart used to come round to empty people’s cesspits. They were peculiar drainage arrangements and I was horrified. Did you know John and Mary Frampton who did so much for the little Methodist Chapel? Mr and Mrs Frampton lived next door to the Chapel in Grace Villa (Bertie’s Fish and Chip Shop) and where the Hall is now was his back garden where all our bazaars were held. We had choir practice in Mr Frampton’s front room. We all sat on the settee and practised signing Sankey hymns which we used to sing during the collection. The Framptons had no children but Mrs Frampton was very fond of singing. It was a very lively church then in the country tradition. The church held about sixty We would like to thank Sheila D. Herringshaw for kindly giving us permission to include this article extracted from her book titled ‘A Portrait of Highcliffe’, published by Natula Publications. This book and many others written on local history in Christchurch & Highcliffe can be purchased online from www.natula.co.uk and also at Highcliffe Castle, Avon Beach shop and Bookends.
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people and there was often no need to play the harmonium, as the singing was so strong it filled the church. The congregation was not made up of retired folk as it is now; most members were in business or worked in shops. Was the village very different from now? The beach and the cliffs were lovely. The beach itself was more extensive than it is now and the tide did not completely cover it. There were beach huts on the cliffs and they were a great worry in winter. They were always slipping particularly if there were gales. It was a joy for us to have a beach hut as we lived upstairs over the shop and our long back garden was occupied by chickens, beehives and apple trees. When war came we had to take the huts up. That is why they disappeared. We were not allowed down there. We dismantled our hut and took everything up except the doors. When we went back next day the doors had disappeared. Father and I searched the beach and found they had been used as a roof for a dug out. The soldiers had been busy. They were billeted at Stuart Lodge. We could hear the Sergeant Major drilling them each morning.
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Saturday 2nd November Craft and Vintage Fayre - ‘Made In Dorset’ Craft and Vintage Fayre, Bransgore Village Hall, Burley Road, Bransgore. 10am - 1pm. Locally handmade crafts, Produce and Vintage items. Kids craft table (supporting Julias House). Homemade Cakes and Refreshments available. Enquiries- 07812 555516 Saturday 2nd November RNLI coffee morning - in Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall from 10.00-12.30. Souvenirs, cakes, books, jewellery, jigsaws, bric a brac. Admission free. Saturday 2nd November ST. George’s Church Hall Indoor Table Sale, Jumpers Road, Christchurch. Saturday 2nd November 10.00am ‘til 1pm Refreshments available, come and browse to find a bargain. £5 per table. To book phone 01202 482047 Tuesday 5th November and Wednesday 27th November Stan’s Blues Jam at The Thomas Tripp – Tuesday 5th November (..and Every First Tuesday of the Month) and Stan’s Blues Jam at The Avon Causeway – Wednesday 27th November (...and Every Last Wednesday of the Month). Details at www.stansbluesjam. co.uk Wednesday 6th November Cancer Research UK (Reg..Charity No. 1089464) are holding a Fashion Show by Topsies at The Harbour Hotel Christchurch at 7.p.m. on 6 November. Tickets £5 from Topsies or 01202 417389. Please support your local Christchurch Branch. Wednesday 6th, 13th & 20th November Talks at the Red House 6 November, Dorset Turnpikes & Coaching Days 13 November, Up in Arms with Bonny Sartin 20 November, The Life & Times of Ernest Seward All talks begin at 2pm, booking advisable Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU, 01202 482860 Thursdays 7th – 28th November Organ Lunch Time Concerts Thursday 7th November at 12.30pm Martyn Rawles (Lichfield Cathedral), Thursday 14th November at 12.30pm David Beeby (Bournemouth), Thursday 21st November at 12.30pm Richard Pinel (St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle), Thursday 28th November at 12.30pm Geoffrey Morgan (Christchurch Priory) 40 minutes of varied music on our magnificent 4000 pipe organ. Lunches and light refreshments available 11.00am to 1.30pm. Admission free; retiring collection. Friday 8th November –Monday 23rd December
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Christmas at the Hayloft - The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX, 10-4 daily. Admission free. 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com locally made arts and crafts - unique and affordable Christmas gifts. Monday 11th November Totally Locally Christchurch Meeting at Ye Olde George Inn Christchurch, 6pm. Come and see what we are up to and help pass the message on! In the meantime you can check out the website at www.totallylocallychristchurch.co.uk Tuesday 12th November Christchurch Library, 2.30pm. ‘An Audience with Lucy Clarke’, whose debut novel was a Richard & Judy Summer Club 2013 Read. Phone the library on 01202 485938 or call in for tickets. Library Friends £2, Non Members £4. Saturday 16th November Grand Christmas Bazaar - Come and join us at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kilmington Way, Highcliffe, BH23 5BL, for a Grand Christmas Bazaar and Draw, on Saturday 16th November. Doors open 2pm. Free Entry. With cakes, tombola, bric a brac, fancy goods, refreshments etc. Sunday 17th November CAD Arts Christmas Craft Fair - Hoburne Farm Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch BH23 4HP 10.30am-4pm. Admission 50p. 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com Local arts and crafts. Thursday 21st November ‘The Young Wishes Black and White Charity Dinner’ is confirmed to be held at the Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch on the 21st November 2013 from 7pm-12am. Raising money for the Round Table Children’s Wish. Tickets from the Kings Arms Hotel, Christchurch. Friday 22nd November An Evening With Matt Monroe & Friends at Hoburne Park, Highly acclaimed Anthony Adams with his Band & Special Guest, Vocalist Nicole Young £25.00 to include Dinner Ring for details 01425
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 home-grown locally. Every Monday 9.3011.30. Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.
621682 or Hoburne Park Reception 01425-273379 Saturday 23rd November WOW FACTOR - Highcliffe Rotary in conjunction with the Highcliffe School, are staging their second WOW Factor evening at the Ballroom, Hoburne Park, enabling the students to showcase their talents to the public whilst raising monies for local charities. For details call 01425 627079. Saturday 23rd November to Thursday 23rd January Winter Exhibition Collection of Paintings by Dorset and West Country Artists 7a Church Street, Christchurch, BH23 1JJ. 07787517958/01202 474644 email jodyton@hatchgallery.co.uk www.hatchgallery.co.uk Sunday 24th November Highcliffe Castle’s annual charity fair is a chance for local charities to have stalls to promote their work and sell a range of bric a brac, cakes, gifts and homemade items. 11am – 4pm. The Library galleries will also be open for visitors to view our latest art exhibitions. Entry to the fair is by donation. Friday 29th November Highcliffe Community Association Craft Fair, Greystones House, Waterford Road, 9.30 am- 12.00. Many lovely gifts, refreshments available. Saturday 30th November Christchurch Christmas Festival and Switch on 10am -7pm. A fun packed day with loads of entertainment throughout Christchurch town centre plus late night shopping in town centre shops until 7pm - a great opportunity to see what Christchurch has to offer, stock up on those Christmas gifts and have fun at the same time! 6pm Christmas lights switch-on from the balcony of the Old Town Hall. Saturday 30th November A Table Top Sale in aid of Zoe’s Wish will be held at Bransgore Village Hall on Saturday 30th November 10-12.30 free entry - details from Paul or Jo 01202 470247 Saturday 30th November Highcliffe Community Association Christmas Fair, Greystones House, Waterford Road. 10am - 12.30pm. Tombola, craft, gifts and raffles. Refreshments available, all welcome. Saturday 30th November Advent Fayre/Craft Fayre - Christchurch Priory and Priory House 10am - 6.30pm. Gifts Raffle, Toys, Competitions, Children’s Games, Books Bric a Brac, Refreshments, Priory Shop/Bookstall Open. Choral Evensong in the Great Quire at 5pm. Entertainment by the Priory Choirs and Musicians. Saturday 30th November – Sunday 1st December Christmas Fair - Highcliffe Castle 11.00am - 4.00pm. Local arts and
crafts people will be selling a wide range goods which make ideal Christmas gifts. Including glassware, jewellery, leather goods and more. Admission £1, Accompanied Children Under 16 Free, Season Ticket Holders Free. We have lots of great ideas for Christmas gifts available for sale at the Regent Centre cinema Christchurch every Friday from 10-3pm all hand made by local craft people. Table Top Sale at The Regent Centre Christchurch every Monday & Saturday from 10am-3pm. A variety of stalls selling: Costume/ Vintage Jewellery, Special Homemade Cakes, Handbags, Scarves, & lots of interesting items, come along & enjoy!
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Community Notices The New Milton Talking Newspaper is now available to the visually-impaired online. Further details may be obtained from website: www. newmiltontalkingnewspaper.org.uk or by phoning Colin Bower on: 01425 613254 Christchurch Neighbour Cars - Door to door transport by volunteer drivers for the elderly in BH23 area, mainly for health related appointments. At least 2 days notice required. 50p per mile donation to cover transport costs. TEL.01202 989632 9-12 noon MonFriday. Contact the elderly is looking for more reserve volunteer drivers to help out once or twice a year on a Sunday afternoon and more volunteer host and hostesses who would be willing to entertain six elderly people and two car drivers to afternoon tea once or twice a year. Call Carolyn 01202 424482
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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing YOGA CLASSES - Every Monday 0915-1015 & Wednesday 0930-1030 at The Bay Tree, Saxon Square, Christchurch. Ideal for beginners or anyone preferring a gentler pace. £5.25 (block of classes) or £6.25 (ad-hoc). Call or text Elaine Rees on 07504 823517 to book. Gentle Chair Yoga - NEW CLASS - FIRST CLASS FREE! Wednesdays, 2pm, Portfield Hall, Portfield Road. Keep moving, Keep young, Use it or lose it! Come and join us on Friday mornings 10.45 am - 12.15 at Wessex Health’s upstairs Studio, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL. Car parking at rear. Fee £7.50 www.wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Please call tutor Poppy 01202 735560 to book your place. 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 Circle Dance - the Dance Meditation. Fridays 1st/15/29th November at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall 10.30-12-30. Suitable for all ages. Beginners always welcome. Your first class is free. Contact Nancy on 01425 277920, email nancyferguson53@googlemail. com Yoga class - Tuesday afternoons 12.45-1.45pm at The Wessex Health Network, 17, Stour Road, Christchurch. BH23 1PL. Stretch, strengthen and balance. Gill Taylor 075 388 01733 www.thehealingplace.co.uk YOGA class on Mondays 7.15-8.15pm at Wessex Therapy Clinic, Christchurch, with a qualified and experienced teacher. Small group size to ensure individual attention to each student. For more information see www. helenayoga.co.uk or call/text 07803-937143. If you are 55 or over and would like to join Tuckton Tennis Club please call Derek on 01202 487152. We meet every Monday and Thursday morning throughout the year. Art and Craft Carbery Machine Knitting Club - Our small, friendly group meet on the first Tuesday of the month at St Georges church hall annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch
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BH23 2JR from 7-9pm. All welcome. Tel Joy 01202 489614 for details. Highcliffe Flower Club. Come and watch a professional flower arranger demonstrate in the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road. On the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm, doors open 1.30pm. We are a friendly group and visitors are welcome. Mudeford Arts Club invites you to come and play in a wonderful place to develop your own artwork looking out over Hengistbury Head and constant inspiration. Please contact Penny Simpson 01425 279167 for details. SUSAN KNIGHTS ‘Jump in and Get Wet’ watercolour classes in small, friendly, informative classes overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@hotmail. co.uk www.susanknights.co.uk Children Ballet classes for children at Portfield Hall, Christchurch. Thursday- 3.45pm onwards. The classes are fun and creative with an emphasis on building confidence and coordination as well as teaching poise, movement quality, musicality, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility. Call Sally on 07950459119 or email sally. burbage@gmail.com Sessions Music and Heritage Club for young people aged 12+. Tuesdays from 6.00pm - 9.00pm The Old School House, Lymington Rd Highcliffe (Opposite the Rec, near The Globe) Contact: Charlie 07971 472768; e - Sessionsbh23@gmail.com; find us on FB; or just drop in one Tuesday! Clubs and Societies Christchurch and District Community Band is a new, flourishing concert band. If you play/played a brass or woodwind instrument and are looking for a fun, lively and friendly band to join get in touch! Call 07974 320122 www.christchurchanddistrictband.co.uk Tuesday evening rehearsals in central Christchurch. Highcliffe WI are meeting at 7.15pm on Thurs 21 Nov in the Day Centre, 250 Lymington Rd for a cookery demo from a professional chef. Visitors are welcome to join us for this as well as a quiz, raffle & refreshments. Call the secretary on 01425/271995 for more info. THE HEALING TRUST (established 1954) Over 20 years in Christchurch, Healing given on Tuesdays from 1.30 –
2.30pm, at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch. BH23 2AQ No appointment necessary. Minimum Donation £4 for more information contact Steve on 01202 478479 anytime.
one please come and join our friendly group on Mondays 10.30am - 12.30 at Christchurch Baptist Church Hall in Bargates. Have a cup of tea or coffee, make friends, have fun, play carpet bowls.
Amberwood Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute will meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe, 2p.m., Wednesday, 20 November. Please come and join us. Speaker is Joan Roberts “My Grandmother’s workbasket”. Enjoy tea, biscuits, raffle, and book sales.
NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR MALE CARERS - A new group has been set up to support male carers. The group will meet on the 1st Wednesday of each month at CASTLE LODGE HOTEL, Lymington Road, Highcliffe 1:30 to 3:30 pm. A warm welcome awaits you. Refreshments provided.
CHRISTCHURCH PROBUS CLUB - Meets 10.15.am on the 1st Tuesday monthly at the East Close Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! Contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett on 01202-482528. National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) - Next local support group meeting is Tuesday 5 November, Howard Suite, Christchurch Hospital, 2pm. Our speaker will be Jane Raleigh, Clinical Rheumatologist. All welcome, entry £1.50, refreshments available. Call 01425 275707 or visit www.nos.org.uk/bournemouth for more details.
New Support Group - As part of the British Lung Foundation Support Network, a new support group now meets between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Christchurch on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Carol on 01202 475042 for more information.
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The wait is over! By the author of The Thirteenth Box
The Face of Sam
Another Smugglers ’ Town Mystery from J.A.Ratcliffe AT GRE T! GIF
Christchurch, Hampshire, 1781 - A ship is wrecked, a girl is found two miles away staring at a carving in the church, she is hiding a secret and refuses to talk. As word spreads about the girl and the wreck strangers appear in town, including smugglers from Kent on a journey of revenge. Soon three friends are drawn together in a mystery that can only be solved by The Face of Sam. Available from: www.highsailspublications.co.uk and the following local outlets:
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In both cases, a year later, no building works have yet been started and there is no announcement yet as to which retailer will be going in to either site. The third application was for a Morrison’s Supermarket at the Beagle’s site (in Stony Lane opposite Currys). This application was turned down and an appeal was launched and then withdrawn. Now, however, a new (slightly re-designed) application is back before the Council. On the one hand all this potential development looks like a healthy sign for Christchurch. On the other hand the traffic implications are a concern and the potential trade diversion from the High Street and the effect that might have on the vitality of the town centre is worrying. Passions are again running high from both supporters and those against the development. Whilst I have been closely involved in the Chamber of Trade and Commerce’s submission to the Council on the views of local business, I am very pleased I am not going to be the one having to make the decision.
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School Crossing Patrols required Dorset County Council has 3 vacancies in the Highcliffe and Christchurch area for school crossing patrols and is appealing to the local community to step forward for this valuable and rewarding role.
Rob Camp, Senior Road Safety Technician says: Despite numerous advertising initiatives in the area we have been unable to recruit to these 3 positions. However, having managed the SCP service for many years, I know from experience that there is always someone out there willing to take on this valuable role, it is simply a case of getting the message out in the right areas and hopefully this publication will help. On many occasions when someone has eventually come forward after a long recruitment drive, they often say they were unaware of the vacancy. If you feel you may want to apply but would like to know more, please contact us for an informal chat. Dorset County Council currently manages 56 SCP sites throughout Dorset and staff are fully supported by designated managers. The role is rewarding and appreciated by the many children and parents who access these safer routes to school. Anyone interested in applying for any of the positions can contact the Road Safety Team direct Hinton Wood Avenue, Highcliffe Duty times: 8.00 - 8:45 & 15.00 - 15.45 Chewton Common, Highcliffe Duty times: 8.20 - 9.00 & 15.10 - 15.45 Somerford Road, Christchurch Duty Times: 8.10 – 9.00 & 14.55 – 15.45
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CHRISTCHURCH NEEDS YOU! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP RUN THE RE-LAUNCHED CHRISTCHURCH INFORMATION CENTRE On Monday 2 December, Christchurch and East Dorset Council will transfer the day to day running of the Christchurch Information Centre to the Regent Centre, which is conveniently situated just next door in the town’s High Street. In order to ensure a smooth transition from day one, the management of the Regent Centre would like to hear from enthusiastic and committed volunteers who would like to help run the Information Centre on behalf of the community. If you enjoy helping other people and take a pride in promoting the historic town and ancient Borough of Christchurch, then please apply in writing to Mrs Margaret Slade, The Regent Centre, 51 High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AS. Alternatively, you can telephone the Regent on (01202) 499199 or pop in to the Centre to request a volunteer application form. There is also a volunteer application form online at the Regent Centre’s website on www.regentcentre.co.uk The Information Centre will be run alongside the Regent Centre and its aim will be to provide a first class, customer focussed and accessible information service to both residents and visitors. In achieving this, the Information Centre will be able to help contribute to the town’s economy, tourism, heritage, culture and the social attraction of living in Christchurch. The success of the Christchurch Information Centre will be very dependent on the generosity of the volunteers giving freely of their time to help others. The Regent Centre management are delighted to announce that the current Manager of the Information Centre, Sara Stewart-Haddow, will be remaining in post to oversee the future success of the Centre. The Information Centre will be in the forefront of ensuring that Christchurch maintains its enviable reputation as being the town in Britain “Where time is pleasant�.
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Business  &  Professional Miller  Bros  &  F.P  Butler  Ltd High  Sails  Publications
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Carer  Homes  &  Help Christchurch  Neighbour  Cars Apex  Care  Care  South Inter-Ââ€?County  Nursing  Care  &  Services Silverways  Nursing  Home
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Children,  Pets  &  Education Highcliffe  School
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Computering Zero42 Zero42
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Estate  &  Lettings Homefield  Park Mitchells  Management
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Food  and  Drink The  Paddle  -Ââ€?  CafĂŠ  -Ââ€?  Bar  -Ââ€?  Eatery
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Gardens Southern  Tree  Specialists Chris  Oliver  Tree  &  Hedge  Cutting  Specialist
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Health,  Beauty  &  Lifestyle Scissors  Christchurch Dorset  Denture  Clinic Foot  Rescue  All  Mobility Magnet  Private  Hire Pinki-Ââ€?Red Specsavers  Foot  Health  Practitioner Purewell  Electrical Highcliffe  Dental  Practice
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