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I’d like to welcome Peter Watson-Lee, President of Christchurch Chamber of Trade & Commerce as our new business columnist. Peter will be keeping us up to date with how our local Chamber is working hard to help bring positive changes whilst also supporting local businesses, helping our town to continue to grow and thrive. Peter’s first topic is that of the car parking charges within Christchurch, which I found to be quite an eyebrow raiser as I’m sure you will too. This month’s recipe is a gorgeous gluten-free lemon drizzle cake made with mash potatoes.Yes, you heard me right, mash potatoes! Sounds obscure but I promise you will not be disappointed. Turn to page 36 to follow this simple recipe and surprise all your friends when you tell them the secret ingredient, it’s sure to be the talking point of your coffee morning! Happy Baking!
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ou’ve seen it on T.V so why not come and join us in an evening of fun on Wednesday 18th September, for Sue Ryder’s first ever Charity Auction Event being held at the Highcliffe Castle Golf Club? Tickets are £18 each; which includes a 2 course buffet style meal plus the evening’s catalogue, Auction viewings commence from 4.30pm, with the main event beginning at 5.30pm. This year is a very exciting time for the Sue Ryder Charity as it is our 60th Anniversary. We continue to provide incredible care for people with life-changing illness. Weather it brings comfort to someone’s final days or enable them to make the most of their lives, we are there for them and their loved ones. We support patients suffering from Cancer, Huntington Disease, Parkinson’s and serious Brain Damage just a few of the conditions our charity is dedicated to support, allowing us to give our patients dignity and comfortable care in the way they want. Tickets are limited for this event, so don’t miss out on what will be an exciting evening. Watch out for our scrolling screens at the Sue Ryder shop in Highcliffe which will highlight some of the many items on offer. To purchase your ticket contact the Sue Ryder Shop at 239-241 Lymington Road Highcliffe on 01425-278840 or E-mail Jane.mckeownluckly@suerydercare.org . We are also on Facebook for those Techies amongst us, who would like to see more information on this and other events being planned. Modern Cat Teapot Double spouted Teapot Arthur Price Cutlery Canon Camera
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he President and Members of the Rotary Club of Highcliffe on Sea extend their grateful thanks to the people of Highcliffe for their support at the Charity Fete on Saturday 27th July. The day began with a dismal weather forecast but all was well at 10.45am when The Mayor of Christchurch, Cllr John Lofts accompanied by the Mayoress officially opened the fete. There were some 30 Charity Stalls from local organisations, 6 Local Business Stalls and static displays from the Fire Service, Police Service and Dorset Air Ambulance. In the arena your local Zumba Fitness Dance Group, Falcon High Flying Display and Bobby The Clown plus a selection of Children’s Races provided entertainment. Teas, Cakes and Sandwiches were provided by the Rotary Ladies and a selection of Barbeque food was available from the Rotary Corner in tandem with information about the service Rotary provides to the local community here in Highcliffe and throughout the World. Although cloudy the weather held until 4.00pm, which gave the various Charity, stalls a good chance to raise the much needed funds to support and fuel their chosen causes. We understand that collectively up to £12,000 was raised the majority of which will be ploughed back into a whole range of deserving causes in the Highcliffe area. Once again sincere thanks from the Rotary Club of Highcliiffe on Sea and should you wish to learn more about what we do and how you can help please call Secretary John Nicholls on 07774 216636 for a chat.
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local history
of Castle Avenue and Lymington Road with this inscription: ‘This memorial seat was erected in 1960 by public subscription to Eileen M. Wallis-Power, J.P., C.C. A devoted servant of the public and friend of many worthy causes’
Country Houses - Culmore House & Greystones Culmore House Culmore House stood on the site now occupied by Palma and Marina Courts in Wharncliffe Road. The grounds joined those of Beacon Lodge to the west. The eastern boundary was formed by the footpath from Wharncliffe Road to the cliffs. Opposite the house was the paddock, now Elmwood Gardens.
Greystones Greystones, in Waterford Road, is a house designed by E.S. Prior. It was built in 1913 for Captain and Mrs Henry Denison. Mrs Denison was a sister of Mrs Stuart Wortley and Mr Denison was attached to the British Embassy in Rome. The grounds were bordered by Montagu Road, Waterford Road, Chewton Bunny and the sea. The house is built of Italian stone and decorated with a steeply pitched roof of Westmorland slates. A notable feature of the building is the tall red-bricked chimneys. In the grounds near the cliff edge (below the site of the Crow’s Nest Cafe), was a summerhouse hung with grey tiles outside and oak panelling inside and with a balcony built over a lily pond.
Mr and Mrs Power were the residents. After the death of Mrs Stuart Wortley in 1953 Mrs WallisPower assumed the role of ‘lady of the village’. She was tall and elegant and full of enthusiasm. From 1950 to 1952 she was Mayor of Christchurch and was a County Councillor for a longer period. Mrs Wallis-Power was President of the Bournemouth Shakespeare Society which gave annual performances in the grounds of Culmore House. She was also a keen supporter of ‘the band’ as she described Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, entertaining some of the guest artistes who are now famous names in the musical world. The R.S.P.C.A. was another charity she encouraged, becoming the National Vice President for a time. She supported the local Guides, giving generously at fund-raising event. She died while walking in the paddock. A seat in her memory was erected at the junction
The next owner, Mr Georgie Kemp, was a sportsman who enjoyed shooting and fishing. Later Christchurch Old Peoples’ Housing Society bought Greystones and under the guidance of its Secretary, the late Sir Stanley Kermode, M.B.E., it became an old peoples’ home. The society later built small blocks of flats in the grounds for retired folk. In 1976 when the house needed major repairs it was closed and is now the Community Centre.
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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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing BODYBALANCE classes run 5 times per week at St Joseph’s Community Centre, 67 Purewell. A hybrid of Yoga, T’ai-Chi, Pilates and relaxation choreographed to music for flexibility, strength and calm. Friendly classes, experienced instructors. 07876 645945 or www.hannahdykes.com/bodybalance. Chi Kung Exercise Classes - Come and join us on Friday mornings 10.45-12.15 at Wessex Health’s upstairs Studio, 17 Stour Rd, Christchurch BH23 1PL. Car park at rear. 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 Modern Jive Dance Class - Every Tuesday Evening 8pm - 11pm Highcliffe Sports and Social Club - Suitable for all ages, no need to bring a partner, friendly class and easy to learn. For info call Kevin on 02380 735078 or visit www.strictlyjivefever.co.uk Experience the joyful world of Circle Dance. Fortnightly at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall, 10.30-12.30. Suitable for all ages and all levels of physical fitness. Beginners always welcome. Your first session is free. September dates 6/20th. Also free taster/demonstration at Greystones on 13th at 10.15am. Yoga Classes held in Christchurch for adults & children. Yoga invites all abilities, all ages, all welcome! NEW CLASS - CHAIR YOGA STARTING SEPTEMBER! Class details/times - Please contact Julia Silva-Perez, qualified British Wheel of Yoga teaching in Christchurch for 9 years. Yoga - Tuesdays Wessex Health, Stour Road, 12.45-1.45pm. Start on 3rd September - Tuesday- 6-7.30pm - Highcliffe School. Thursdays 9.30-11am &11.15-12.15pm -Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall. Chair Yoga 2-3pm Starts 5th September. Contact Gill 07538801733 http:// www.thehealingplace.co.uk/
Highcliffe Art Fellowship - Wednesday 4th September. Demonstration of Life Drawing with model by Mike Bragg. Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall, High St, Highcliffe. 2.30-4.30.Visitors welcome £2. Tea/ coffee & bickies. Jewellery & silversmithing - Weekly classes available Tues & Weds morning 10-1pm and Thursday evening 7-9pm. Covering a range of techniques including soldering, piercing, enamelling & stone setting. All abilities welcome. 10 week courses are a cost of £175, 5 weeks £95 starting in September. Contact Louise 07789 915964 or email l.taylor06@ntlworld.com Christchurch Floral Society will meet at the Priory Hall Princess Avenue on September 6th doors open 1-30 for 2pm start The Demonstrator will be Carol Stables “Thank Heaven for Little girls”. Plant Stall. All Welcome. Bransgore Horticultural Society Meeting - The next meeting is at 7.30pm on Thursday 5th September at the Resource Centre, Ringwood Road, Bransgore. There will be a lecture by Alick Jones of the British Trust for Ornithology on ‘How to make our gardens more wildlife friendly’.
Children Musical Steps - Award-winning, inspirational and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Monday mornings at The Regent Centre. Come and join the wonderful world of music, learning and fun! 0845 643 5025 heather.smith@musicalsteps.co.uk www.musicalsteps.co.uk Bransgore Toy Library - Village Hall, second Monday of the month 10-11.30am. Toys for babies and pre-school aged children. £1.50 for one adult and child, £1 each additional child. Includes refreshments and toy hire for a month. Contact 01425 673692 Priory Toddler Group – Wednesdays 10am to 12pm (term times only) at The Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1DB. £2 per family. Parents, carers, & grandparents are welcome to this friendly group. Toys, crafts, singing, drinks & snacks. Email priorytoddlergroup@yahoo.com
Clubs and Societies National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) - Next Support Group meeting 3 September, Howard Room, Christchurch Hospital, 2pm. Speaker is Dr Quilty, Consultant Rheumatologist. All welcome, entry £1.50 (Inc. refreshments). For more details call 01425 275707. Highcliffe WI meet at 7.15pm, Thurs 19 Sept at the Day Centre, 250 Lymington Rd to hear about the early days of Wimbledon. A raffle, quiz, tea/coffee and strawberry recipes will also be on offer. Visitors are very welcome - call the secretary on 01425/271995 for more info. Play a brass or woodwind instrument? Come to Christchurch and
Art and Craft We are a small enthusiastic machine knitting club that meet on the first Tuesday of every month at St George’s Church Hall, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch. Experienced knitters and beginners are welcome, so dust off that machine in the loft, and come and join us! Contact Joy 01202 489614 for further 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.
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District Community Concert Band! Players of all ages and abilities. Fun, friendly, light hearted rehearsals every Tuesday in Christchurch from 7.30pm-9.30pm. Call Steff : 07974 320122 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. Highcliffe and Christchurch Male Carers Support Group - This is an informal support and social group for men, who are supporting a partner, family member, friend or neighbour. Meets on the first Wednesday of each month between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm at The Castle Lodge Guest House, 173 Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Just drop in - a warm welcome awaits you. MONDAY SOCIAL CLUB - join our small friendly club at Portfield Hall. Monday 9th September at 0945. Coffee and catch up before playing card and board games, 2 course lunch and everyone brings a small item for the raffle. Weekly subscription is £6.50. Contact Les Denmead 01202 470929. Amberwood Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute will meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe, 2 p.m., Wednesday, 18 September. Please come and join us. Speaker is Pamela Fudge “From reader to
writer and poetry”. Enjoy tea, biscuits, raffle, and book sales. Christchurch Probus Club – Now meets at 10.30am 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 Highcliffe Community Association at Greystones, Waterford Road has a wide range of activities available. Come along to our Open Coffee Mornings Fridays at 10am and see what’s on offer. We are all very friendly and look forward to seeing you soon! HIGHCLIFFE EVENING TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD meet on the 3rd Tuesday in the month in the Parlour of the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe, 7.00 p.m. Next talk on 17th September will be by Mrs. Newsome on the work of the Samaritans. Visitors and potential new members welcome, Contact Mrs Frances Snoxall, on 01425 277328.
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Christchurch Community Band Thrives with Local Support
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he Christchurch and District Band have been bowled over by support from the local community. It was formed only in February of this year but already has over 40 members. They do not charge subscription or membership fees and all monies raised go directly back into the band for instruments and music etc. It is a not for profit organisation. In its short time much has been achieved; leading the St Georges Day Parade in Bournemouth, performing at Burton Veterans Day, 75th Anniversary of Christchurch Bandstand and more. The band are also traveling to one of Christchurchs’ twin towns, Aalen in Germany, in September to perform at their Beer Festival. They will be performing with the local pipe band and concert band whom they already have strong links with. November 3rd will be the bands biggest local performance, The Christchurch Festival of Remembrance – For Queen and Country at the Regent Centre (proceeds from the Raffle going to the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal). Tickets on sale now from the Regent Centre Box Office (01202 499199) The band always welcomes additional members. If you would like to be a part of this fun, lively community band call 07974 320122 for more information. Rehearsals every Tuesday in Christchurch from 7.30pm – 9.30pm. All ages welcome. You can find them on Facebook under Christchurch and District Band and their website www. christchurchanddistrictband.co.uk
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hint of ACDC....” from 9.00pm - 11.30pm - Free Entry. Friday 6th – Thursday 12th September Paper’n’Paint Take 4 - An exhibition and sale of Fine Art Photography and Hand-Painted, Kiln-Fired Ceramics by Brian and Pam Wadie. In the Hayloft Gallery, Wick Lane Christchurch BH23 1HX, it will be open from 6th - 12th September, daily from 10-4 with free admission Saturday 7th September Family Fun Dog Show - 11am to 4pm at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Piper’s Drive, Christchurch, BH23 4TR. Have-a-go events, doggy games, demonstrations, prizes for all entries, refreshments - fun for all the family and furry friends. www. mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk. Saturday 7th September Table Sale St George’s Church Hall 10am -1pm Crafts, clothing, toys, games and bric a brac. Refreshments available while you browse. To hire a table contact 01202 482047 or 01202 473996 or book for Oct 5th. Sunday 8th September The Lions Club of Christchurch Car Boot Sale at Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch. 7.30am sellers, 8.00am Buyers - 12.00pm close. Sellers cars £5.00, Large vans and cars with trailers £8.00. Free to buyers, Parking, Toilets and Refreshments. Enquiries: 0845 833 9826. Subject to local weather conditions. All proceeds to Charity. Tuesday 10th September Talk “Sisters in Jane Austen Novels”, Christchurch Library, at 2.30pm marking the 200th anniversary of the publication of “Pride & Prejudice”. Tickets from the Library £1 including refreshments, Friends of the Libraries 50p.
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Sunday 1st September Classic Car Exhibition on Christchurch Quay, 10am & 4pm. Free exhibition. Classic Cars in the wonderful setting of Christchurch Quay. Free entry for all pre 1983 vehicles. Come and go as you please Sunday 1st September The birds of late afternoon and late summer as seen through the binoculars of ornithologist David Taylor. Join David as the tide rises across the mudflats, pushing the birds into closer and closer view. Cost £4 Meet: Marsh Pod Information Centre, Stanpit Marsh Nature Reserve, Christchurch. Tuesday 3rd September and Wednesday 25th September Stan’s Blues Jam at The Thomas Tripp – Tuesday 3rd September and Every First Tuesday of the Month and Stan’s Blues Jam at The Avon Causeway – Wednesday 25th September and Every Last Wednesday of the Month. Details at www.stansbluesjam.co.uk Wednesday 4th September Summer Evening Organ Concerts at Christchurch Priory - 7:30pm - Donald Mackenzie (Odeon, Leicester Square) - Improvised organ accompaniment to the classic 1925 silent film “The Phantom of the Opera”. Admission £7. Thursday 5th September Christchurch Priory Special Evening Tour - Visit areas of Christchurch Priory not usually open to the public, tower, museum, crypts, belfry and roof space. Booking essential. Tickets £10 each available from the Vergers Office Tel. 01202 485804. Meet at tower door. Friday 6th September - Friday 4th October Portraits: Gilson Lavis in Black and White - Gilson is a portrait painter of famous musicians but better known as the drummer for Jules Holland. Hatch Gallery, 7a Church Street, Christchurch 01202 474644/07787517958 email: jodyton@hatchgallery. co.uk www.hatchgallery.co.uk Friday 6th September Riverside Blues Band returns to The Royalty Inn, Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1QL on Friday 6th September with more “Old School R’n’B....with just a
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.
Saturday 14th September The 5th annual Fit Christchurch Family Fun Day returns to the Quomps at Christchurch Quay from 10am to 4pm. The Family Bike Ride also takes place on that day starting from Christchurch Quay at 11am. More information at http://www.dorsetforyou.com/ fitchristchurch Thursday 19th September Highcliffe Library, 2.30pm.’ Explore your District: Beaulieu & Buckler’s Hard’ a talk with slides by Ann King. Numbers limited. Ring 01425 272202 or call into the library for tickets. Friends £1.50, Non members £3.00. Monday 23rd - Saturday 28th September RNLI will be selling Christmas Cards and Souvenirs daily outside Hoburne Developments offices, Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Look forward to seeing you! Tuesday 24th September A guided heritage walk around old Christchurch takes place on Tuesday 24th September at 2.00 p.m. organised by the History Society and Borough Council and led by Town and Priory Guide Terry Thomas. Meet at the Arches, Saxon Square. Adults £4, Children free. Thursday 26th September Christchurch Library, 2.00pm. ‘Off to War’, a dramatic presentation about women’s role in war, by Edna Dawes. Booking in advance recommended. Ring 01202 485938 or call into the library for tickets. Friends £1.50. Mon Members £3.00. Sunday 29th September The Friends of St Catherine’s Hill have their History Day up on the Hill from 10.30 - 4pm. All welcome. Lots of activities/walks. For details call 01425 272479 or email r.harley@christchurch.gov.uk Table-Top Sale Every Monday & Saturday at the
REGENT CENTRE CHRISTCHURCH, from 10am to 3pm. Various stalls selling Costume/Vintage Jewellery, CD’s, DVD’s, Books, Homemade Cakes, China, etc..
To see more events in Christchurch visit www.visitchristchurch.info
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Community Notices Once a month the Christchurch group of contact are taken out by volunteer car drivers one Sunday afternoon a month. The need is for more reserve drivers who can help once or twice a year. More volunteer host/hostesses needed for tea parties once a year phone Carolyn 01202 424482 Christchurch Neighbour Cars - Door to door transport by volunteer drivers, for the elderly residents in BH23 area, mainly for health related appointments. 50p per mile donation to cover transport costs. Telephone 01202 989632 between 9-12 noon Mon - Friday. If you need a lift to a medical appointment and you live in Highcliffe/Walkford/Mudeford area, please ring these numbers to arrange transport. Please allow 48 hrs notice. Monday Cherry Cook 01425 275056 Tuesday Ann Hart 01425 280083 Weds Pauline Williamson 01425 271520 Thurs Avril Carpenter 01425 276346 Fri Kath Kirby 01425 279284 HFiN - Volunteer Hospital Car Service, for Highcliffe , Walkford and Mudeford residents. CAN YOU HELP US? We desperately need some more local drivers, to join our organisation, who could take a ‘client’ to their medical appointment, wait with them and then return them home. Petrol expenses can be claimed. If you feel you can help or would like more information, please contact me, Cressida Belbin 01425 279328
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e all recognise how important it is for Christchurch to have a welcoming High Street and to create conditions for existing and new businesses to thrive in it. That’s not just me speaking – it’s a quote from Christchurch Borough Council’s own Corporate Plan.
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It is such a shame that when it comes to setting parking fees, the Council’s good words go out the window. Maximum money collection from those who venture out to use our High Street is then the mantra. No matter what effect that might have on the town. A recent RAC report on the amounts Councils around the country reap from their car parks, Christchurch came in at 102 in the table of high netting Councils. But Christchurch is only a small Council and a little bit of maths shows that with the size of its population, the league toppers such as, say, Birmingham in fact raised £5.42 per resident; a very similar sum per head of population to the New Forest and to North Dorset. Christchurch? A massive £34.25 per head! As far as I can see, it’s the highest figure per head in the country. Castle Point and the supermarkets all know that free or low cost parking is what attracts customers. New Milton and Ringwood have their attractive “clock” system and both Bournemouth and Wimborne have a welcoming £1 for 2 hours policy. [This Magazine helped champion the Chamber of Trade’s “£1 for 2 hours” campaign last year and even with a petition of 5500 signatures – one of the largest the Council has ever had – the Council remained unmoved. Increasing their revenue trumped the needs of the high street and the clearly expressed wishes of their residents]. Why do I raise this now? Well this month sees the crucial Council Resources Committee that will start setting the parking rates for next year. Depressingly, increasing revenue yet further is still their stated aim. Let us hope there are some Councillors who will be brave enough to speak up for the needs of the town and wishes of the residents.
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An English Mum
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s Summer slowly fades out along with the tan, Autumn nudges its way in and a new term beckons. Children are grudgingly prised out of their favourite shorts and tees and back into crisp new oversized uniforms. The Rachel tips of fingers just about poke out as new sleeves dangle somewhere near the knees, and starchy trousers scuff along the bottom of squeaky new shoes, seemingly twice the size of the old pair and bringing Ivo the Clown to mind.
I must admit, I do not enjoy the annual shop for uniform, especially for girls. For boys, a pair of trousers is simply a pair of trousers - they’re all pretty much the same, and as long as they don’t fall down they’re happy. For girls, a skirt is most definitely not just a skirt. It appears to have become a fashion statement and an indicator of ‘coolness’ judging by how short it is, on a rating scale of ‘below-the-knee-ha-you-must-be-joking long’ to ‘home-shortened-then-rolled-I-can-seewhat-you-had-for-lunch short’. I figure if I can persuade my girls into something in between the two I’ll be doing ok! For me, buying new uniform has always been a milestone in the year. The clothes get bigger, they move up a year, personalities develop, confidence grows, and first day back at school nerves give way to excited chatter about seeing old friends and making new ones. This year as I buy just one set of uniform for my youngest, and send another child to college and the eldest to work, I’m reminded of just how quickly they do grow up — and to enjoy every short-skirted, heart stopping moment of every stage! Have a great month! An English Mum x
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Planning to plant Last month I wrote about garden design, and how to decide on which style you would like to choose for your own garden, and more importantly whether to make it look ‘designed’ or not. As promised, in this month’s article we’re focusing on softening the design with planting. Well-designed gardens are a successful blend of hard and soft landscaping (e.g. paving and plants), but not until recently did it occur to me how you can achieve a great effect with very little in terms of hard landscaping. Whether you are thinking about a new garden, total re-design, or just want to refresh a single border, it is important to draw yourself a planting plan. It’s not as scary as it sounds, and is really just like a large ‘paint by numbers’. A plan will avoid expensive mistakes made by impulse purchases, and will reduce maintenance in the long term. The resulting garden will also look so much fuller, the plants much happier and healthier, and you will feel proud of your creation instead of frustrated with your lack of ability. First of all, begin by enlisting the help of a gardening friend (or passerby) with a tape measure, and get a blueprint of what is there now. Measure the boundaries of the borders - note any trees and hedges, fences and walls, shady spots, and those in full sun too. If you know which way the sun moves around the garden you will have much more success in choosing the right plants. Draw the plan on paper, ideally to scale. 1:50 is a good size for the average garden (where 50cm in reality is 1cm on paper). Then, using a selection of larger and smaller coins to draw around, fill the border with circles, starting at the rear of the border with the large shrubs, and work towards the front with herbaceous perennials and annuals. You can then layer bulbs in for extra spring and summer colour. Think about colour, the times of year they flower and the eventual size they will grow too. It’s a good idea to arm yourself with a good plant book, or simply search the internet for inspiration. Lee Bestall
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Coda Music Centre to transform derelict Victorian barn into a thriving community music hub
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he Coda Music Centre is based in a former Victorian dairy farm in Walkford and has embarked on a longterm project of restoration and development of its buildings into a purpose designed music facility. The centre is run by the Coda Music Trust, a registered charity who offers unprecedented care to people of all ages and disabilities through the use of music. A new development is taking place at the Coda Music Centre transforming a derelict barn on the music centre farmland into a creative musical hub for the local community. The barn will be transformed into an attractive creative space that will work as a flexible workshop hub and social centre with a fully accessible toilet for people of all mobility alongside expanded kitchen facilities. Phil Hallett – Coda CEO has spoken about the site stating, “The potential for our site to grow as an inspirational, creative space for all sections of our local community,â€? he continues “It acts as a beacon for music and its value in learning, health and in society is what dives me as Chief Executive. It is a privileged asset that requires our love and attention.â€? Work to the new addition to the Coda Music Centre is due to be completed in November following ÂŁ10,000 funds awarded to the trust from the Big Lottery Fund and additional charitable funding following a charity golf day at the Chewton Glen Hotel on Wednesday 11th September.
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Home Sellers Need To Get Packing
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