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Dear Reader It’s Mothering Sunday on the 6th of this month so why not treat your mum to breakfast in bed and try out our recipe of soft boiled duck egg with bacon Cheryl asparagus soldiers? You can find it on page 37. We’ve lots of great card and gift shops here in Highcliffe so if you’d like to buy her a gift then please try and shop locally where you can. If you don’t fancy rustling something up in the kitchen yourself then perhaps take mum to one of the many wonderful cafes or restaurants Highcliffe has to offer? Do you like to read? But find it difficult to get to the library to get new books? Did you know there is a home library service available in Highcliffe? Christchurch and Highcliffe Libraries have a team of dedicated Royal Voluntary Service volunteers who are able to visit you at home on a regular basis, delivering the books you want from the Library free of charge. Large print books and talking books can also be delivered. Turn to page 31 to find out more. I hope you all have a lovely Easter break!

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Cheryl Dennett Editor

contents Local History 6 Adopt a Pet 8 MindBenders 8 Highcliffe School’s Charity Milestone 9 What’s on 10 Highcliffe on Sea Traders Ass. 13 Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies 14 Christchurch Chamber of Trade 17 Christchurch Blue Plaques 18 Highcliffe Rotary 21 Milford On Sea Food Week 23 Fairtrade Breakfast 24 Teen Column 25 Coffee Break 26 Home Library Service 31 Kids Page 32 Garden View 34 Recipe 37 Mum’s the Word 39 Regent Listings 39 Dorset POPP 40 Puzzle Solutions 40 Index 41 Useful Telephone Numbers 42

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Local History by Len Wigg Some enterprising Christchurch Women in the 19th century. Christchurch Priory was extended progressively over the centuries down to its dissolution in 1539/40 using large teams of builders, but routine maintenance work was given to local tradesmen. The churchwarden’s accounts show this and extracts from the earliest copies have been transcribed by Herbert Druitt and printed in Christchurch Miscellany, a copy being in the High Street Library. The 19th century has some interesting entries, of which the following are a selection. In 1816-9 Susanna Belbin, the widow of James who had died in 1815, was paid for 2 bills. Presumably for bricks and maybe bricklaying, since in the church rate book she was charged for a brick kiln in Winkton. Later her son was paid for bricklaying at the Priory. In 1819 Elizabeth Long was paid nearly £3 for unspecified work. This was when the ceiling had been constructed in the nave. There is a gap in the records but Elizabeth appeared again in 1832/3, now `& Son’ and was paid £51. The following year Robert Long was paid for `repairing church windows’ and also for windows at Bransgore church. The most interesting woman builder was Mary Holloway because there is more information about her. She was born Mary Joy in 1801 and married George Holloway in 1818. He had a house and workshop in Bridge Street and from 1818 he did various repairs at the church, mainly laying lead sheet for roofing, glazing windows and painting. In the 1840s he diversified into boat building. He died in 1854; in March/April 1855 there was the first payment to `Mrs Holloway’s account’.

Then every year until 1874 there were payments to her for the same kinds of repairs. In the 1851 census she was described as `Wife’ with 6 children, the youngest, Mary, being 5 years old. Ten years later she was `Head of the household’ and described as `plumber, painter and glazer’ with her son as `conductor of business’ employing 8 men. In the Post Office Directory 1867 she was `plumber etc.’ The 1871 census described her as a painter and her son Robert was manager. What makes her particularly interesting is that many of her handwritten invoices and bills have survived in the Priory archives. Part of one is illustrated below. Two of her daughters became teachers and in 1911 commissioned a stained glass window to commemorate their parents. It is the one showing 3 Old Testament prophets and John the Baptist, at the west end of the North Quire aisle. It is appropriate that this Victorian businesswoman has such a visible memorial. When you find the window, you may look on the floor and see the tombstone for `Elizabeth the wife of Richard Holloway died August 29th 1691’, which was three years before he was made a town Burgess. So members of the extended Holloway family have lived here for more than three centuries and many have maintained the Priory; Holloway (Electrical) for instance, rewired and fitted new lights in 1989-91.

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I have had a lot of changes in my life and need someone to be with me most of the time, I am a very intelligent boy and have a nice nature and will happily live with another dog as I get on well with humans and dogs alike.

My Ideal home is with a family who can give me plenty of time and patience and who love to go for walks and although my foster parents love me and look after me very well I would really love to have a family of my own. For more information on Baz or any of the other animals in our care please contact us on 01202 87500, e-mail: admin@waggytails.org. uk or visit our website www.waggytails.org.uk Waggy Tails Rescue is a registered charity based in Dorset, we rescue and rehome dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a new home. We also find homes for other small furries that may be in our care. For more information you can contact us on the number above, visit our website or email us.

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HIGHCLIFFE SCHOOL’S CHARITY MILESTONE

Highcliffe School is immensely proud of the tireless commitment that our students, staff and parents show in raising money for good causes. Charity events can range from activities that involve the whole school, such as the Big Walk, which raises thousands of pounds, be the focus of many year group activities, or be organised by small groups and individuals, such as sponsored silences and cake sales. Over time, even the smallest contributions can add up to a surprising amount. This was the case recently, when Highcliffe School was contacted by Julia’s House to inform us that over the last ten years, Highcliffe has raised a superb £10,000 for them. Julia’s House is Dorset’s only hospice dedicated to children with life-limiting conditions and is a regular charity focus across the school. To celebrate this achievement, representatives from Julia’s House are visiting the School on a number of different days to deliver assemblies to every year group, explaining the work that they do and passing on their thanks to all the pupils for their hard work and support. In a recent visit, Laura Kelly, Community Fundraiser met with Headteacher, Patrick Earnshaw and members of the School Council to do just this. Laura said, “We at Julia’s House would like to thank the staff and students of Highcliffe School for their generosity. We are immensely grateful that the school have continually supported us over the years and have been delighted to deliver assemblies to every year group. Highcliffe School has raised an incredible £10,000 which will pay for more than 330 hours of care. Our respite care means so much to parents who are looking after a very sick child 24 hours a day. It gives them time out with their partners, their other children or simply a chance to catch up with some day-to-day tasks, safe in the knowledge their child is being looked after by people they know and trust. Thank you so much Highcliffe School, your support really will make a difference”. Julia’s House will continue to be a key charity focus for Highcliffe School. All money raised will help Julia’s House continue to maximise and enrich the life quality of Dorset-based children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions and support their families and loved ones. Look out for our next fund raising efforts and please do what you can to support this very worthwhile cause!

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life through self-discovery. Greystones Hall, Highcliffe. 7.30pm. £5. Call Lis Horwich on 01425 280678 for more information.

WHAT’S ON

MARCH

March - April 2016 When the climate changes from warm to freezing, how would YOU survive? Packed full of fun activities, this family friendly exhibition looks at how the earliest people survived, over 300,000 years ago. The Red House Museum, Quay Road. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission free.

Tuesday 1st March Open platform evening at Christchurch Spiritualist Centre for those wishing to take the first steps to platform working. 7.30pm. Call 07849 606437 for details. Wednesday 2nd March Highcliffe Art Fellowship monthly meeting with demonstration by Aldo Galli showing the Bob Ross technique of oil painting. 2.30-4.30pm. Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Visitors are welcome for £3 per person. Cup of tea or coffee available in the interval. Enquiries to Pat Wright 01425 278083. Thursday 3rd March Donna Maxine White talks on Modern Palmistry: A tool for improving the quality of

Friday 4th March Karen Puttick, a highly qualified Reiki practitioner, hypnotherapist, healer and Angel Card reader will be in residence at The Lifestyle Concept, 401 Lymington Road, Highcliffe from 10.30am. Please contact 01425 272211.

Friday 4th - Thursday 17th March Fashion Fortnight at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX. Locally made fashion items including bags, scarves, jewellery. Saturday 5th March “Heroes of the Sea” concert will take place at The Royal British Legion, Bargates, Christchurch. There are 2 performances, at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £5 and are available on 01202 466932. Wednesday 9th March Talk and video presentation on The Magic of Mantovani by Paul Barrett. Entry £3 on the door or on line at www. hallonthehill.org.uk. Light refreshments included. 8pm at Hall on the Hill, Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR.

Wednesday 9th March Coffee Morning in aid of the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. £2.50 for coffee and delicious home made cake. Stanpit Village Hall, Mudeford. 10am-12.30pm.

Wednesday 9th March Christchurch Memory Cafe for people with dementia, families, friends and carers. St Josephs Parish Centre, 67 Purewell, Christchurch BH23 1EH. 2.304pm. Tel 01202 764352.

Thursday 10th March The Friends of Stanpit Marsh are holding a talk by Ian Schultz on ‘Ants to Elephants in Africa’ to be held at Mudeford Lane Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Entrance £2.50. All welcome. Saturday 12th March RNLI Model Boat Show at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall. Souvenirs, books, cakes, refreshments. 10am-3.30pm. Admission free.

Saturday 12th March Table Sale at St George’s Church, Jumpers Road, Christchurch from 10am until 12pm. Refreshments available, easy parking. Tables available £5 on 01202 482047. Sunday 13th March Christchurch Lions Charity Car Boot Sale. Stanpit Marsh Recreation Ground. 7.30am12pm. Details on www.christchurchlions.org.uk

Sunday 13th March St George’s Church, Jumpers Road. Short candlelit service of reflective worship with music from Taizé, Iona etc, accompanied by stringed and wind instruments. Led by the choir and members of the Priory Singers. 6.30pm.

Tuesday 15th March Coffee Morning for people with dementia at Kelly’s Kitchen, 55 High Street, Christchurch. 11am-12pm.

Thursday 17th March Highcliffe W.I. at Highcliffe Day Centre, Lymington Road. 7pm. Janet Seal will be taking about East Dorset and Saxon Times, followed by refreshments and a quiz. Visitors £4. Contact Kate on 01202 482230 for details.

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Thursday 17th March The Friends of Christchurch Libraries present “The Wireless in Austerity Britain”, a talk by John Symonds at Christchurch Library. 2.30-4pm. Tickets, including refreshments costing £1.50 for Friends and £3 for non-members can be obtained from the Library, telephone 01202 485938.

Thursday 17th March Christchurch Group of Cancer Research UK (Reg Charity No 1089464). Fashion show at M&Co, 38 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 5NY. Tickets £6 to include glass of wine/soft drinks & nibbles. Telephone 07925 974174 for more information. Saturday 19th March Comic Relief Fun Run - Come along and help us support Comic Relief as we embark on our first ever Fun Run. Whether you’re up for running or walking we want you! Visit www. mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk for details including time.

Saturday 19th March Bournemouth Bach Choir with soloists Voices 8 and period instrument ensemble QuintEssential Sackbutt & Cornett Ensemble perform Vespers of 1610 by Monteverdi at Christchurch Priory. 7.30pm. Conductor Tim Hooper. Tickets from Regent Centre Box Office 01202 499199 and from the website.

Thursday 29th March Easter Animal Trail at the Red House Museum. Suitable for 2-8 year olds who must be accompanied by an adult. Children £3, Adults £1. Advance booking recommended. Phone 01202 482860 or call in for tickets.

Community Notice Board Highcliffe Friends in Need Volunteer Car Scheme

We currently need a person who can spare a few hours on a Thursday morning to take telephone requests from local Highcliffe residents, to find a driver to take them to their medical appointments. If you feel you can help this very worthwhile cause, please telephone me for further details. Thank You, Cressida Belbin 01425 279328.

Please support your local Scout group. Order your summer bedding plants from Highcliffe Scout group. Free delivery to Highcliffe, Walkford and Mudeford. All plants delivered on the 13th or 14th of May. Online ordering with competitive prices. www.highcliffescouts.org.uk

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drivers to take three elderly people two Sunday afternoons a year, volunteer host and hostesses to entertain up to six elderly people and two car drivers once or twice a year on a Sunday afternoon for afternoon tea. A downstairs cloakroom is a must. Phone Carolyn 01202 424482.

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Everything home-baked, homemade and home-grown locally. Every Monday 9.30-11.30am Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.

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March, hoorah! Spring is upon us, the lighter evenings will be here shortly and we can all start promenading again along our beautiful seafront.

Helen

I finally took the plunge and signed up for personal training sessions at Society 23, they’ve been amazing and although I’ve discovered muscles I never knew I had I am loving every minute of the getting fit thing in a really friendly, encouraging environment. I’m even planning on joining the early morning bootcamps starting in April down on the seafront! We were all sad and shocked to see the Scullery close but hopefully someone enterprising will take it on and restore it to the bustling place it should be in the centre of the Village, it really is in a great spot in a beautiful building. The Food Festival is to be held on Saturday 21st May this year and much planning and organising is underway. There promises to be many food stalls and entertainment all the way along the High Street again. It was great fun and wonderful to see such a throng of activity along the street. Valentine Warner is here again demonstrating, I was naughty and sneaky enough to get to try some of his trout tempura which was absolutely mouth-watering. I will be sat in the front row smiling sweetly and being a slightly sad groupie looking for some scraps. Our new and improved Post Office will be opening shortly in the old Lumen8 building, be sure to pop in and show your support as having our own thriving Post Office that offers all the main services plus banking is pretty lucky these days. Also should you want to check out what activities are on locally the Greystones Community Centre has a great new website, www. highcliffeca.co.uk. There are so many clubs and groups, pretty much every hobby is catered for just down the road. Anyway, I wish you all a Happy Springtime.

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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies in Christchurch & Highcliffe

Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Vinyasa Yoga Class Wednesdays 7.15-8.15pm Stanpit Guide Hut. All levels welcome. Stretch, strengthen, tone & chill! With Certified Yoga teacher and Personal Trainer Caroline. www.perfectfitforlife.com. 07798 941832 (text best). Top to Toe - New class at Mudeford Wood Community Centre. Every Saturday at 10:30am. Introducing science based result oriented exercises for individuals who have suffered a fall, struggle with balance or strength. £5 per class, come along if interested.

Pregnancy yoga, breathing and relaxation classes. Stretch and strengthen your body, relieve aches & pains and prepare for birth. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners, from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Tuesdays in Christchurch. Contact Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove.me.uk Junior Table Tennis Every Saturday, 9.30am at Mudeford Wood Community

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Zumba Fitness Class Enjoy fantastic music at our exciting and motivating Zumba dance fitness class. All ages and abilities welcome! Portfield Hall, Mondays 6pm. £2.50 for your 1st class. Contact Alison 01202 476494 / 07570 446291 alisonzumbafitness@ gmail.com

Chi Kung (Qigong) exercise classes. Come and join us on Fridays 10.45am -12.15pm in the upstairs Studio at Wessex Health, 17 Stour Road, Chrisrchurch, BH23 1PL Fee £8 www.wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Tutor Poppy 01202 735560 Highcliffe Country Dancing Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. All abilities welcome, No partner required. Join this friendly group for a regular fun time. Phone Jan on 01202 427523 email janharris16@hotmail.co.uk or view website highcliffecountrydancing. weebly.com/ for more details. Yoga with Julia for adults & children. Classes held daily in Christchurch & Stanpit.Contact yoga.silvaperez@gmail.com or call 07989 971928.

Iyengar Yoga classes in Christchurch daytimes and evenings. Contact Elaine Rees on elainerees@europe.com or text 07504 823517 to book a space. Mudeford Wood Tennis Club welcomes new members. Off Brabazon Drive. Astroturf, floodlights, good standard, friendly players. Social sessions 2pm - 4pm Saturdays, 6pm 8pm Tuesdays. Other times by booking. Only £60. Contact Debbie 07592 014207 or Gail

07973 514036. More info www.mudefordwood.co.uk

Children Little Fishes Mother and Toddler Group. Mondays in term time 1011.45 am. Activities, crafts, songs and fun. St Mark’s Hall, Highcliffe. All welcome to join us. On Good Friday, March 25th, an Easter workshop is held from 10am in the hall followed at 11.30am by a short service in church.

Little Explorer and Baby Discover with Creation Station. Fun developmental classes suitable from 6mths - 4yrs that inspire and nurture creativity. Come explore, discover & develop every Tuesday morning termtime at Monkey Madness Indoor Play Centre. Contact lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk for booking details. New Beginnings Toddler Group Fridays (term time only) 10-11.30am Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, BH23 1DN. Toys, craft, songs, refreshments. £1 per family - first session free. Just turn up or contact Charlotte on 07979 941100. Rugbytots! Energetic & dynamic weekly play session for girls & boys aged 2-7. Over 40 classes each week across East Dorset. FREE TASTER CLASSES! Please visit www.rugbytots. co.uk for further info or email eastdorset@rugbytots.co.uk

Musical Steps Inspiring and educational music classes for 0-5 yrs from the award-winning Musical Steps! Term-time classes full of song, rhyme, instruments, movement and activities at Portfield Hall. Book a free trial. heather.smith@musicalsteps. co.uk www.musicalsteps.co.uk 0845 643 5025

Arts and Crafts Jewellery & Silversmithing classes in Christchurch. All abilities welcome. A range of techniques covered included soldering, stone setting, casting & Enamelling. Please contact Louise louiseplatina@gmail. com 07789 915694

Christchurch Floral Society meet on March 4th at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch at 2pm. Demonstrator Lucy Ellis “To the Manor Born”. Doors open 1.30pm. All welcome.

Christchurch S&B Knitting & Crochet Group. Meets weekly on a Wednesday at 7.30pm at Arcado Lounge, Christchurch. All welcome. Contact Jo on 01202 482890 for further details. Christchurch Arts Guild welcome Graham Cox to give a pastel demonstration entitled “Moody Views” on Wednesday 9th March at All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford. Start time 7pm and all welcome.

Carbery Machine Knitting Club meet on the first Tuesday of each month at St Georges Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch BH23 2JR from 7-9 pm. All welcome. For more information, please email Joy at joy@hopkins-online.co.uk. Susan Knights - Watercolour Classes ‘Jump in and Get Wet’ Small, friendly, informative classes overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@hotmail.co.uk. www.susanknights.co.uk Stitches Sewing Club Tues 1 March 10am-12 and 7.15pm-9.15pm, £9. Wed 9 March 10am-11.30am and 7.30pm-9pm Crochet Taster session for beginners/returners £15. Sat 19th March 10am-12

Beginners weaving class £25 (includes loom and materials). For details and to book www.mysewingbox.co.uk email info@mysewingbox.co.uk phone 07733 223163 (BH23 area)

Music Highcliffe Youth Choirs Highcliffe Choirs for children 6-18 years. All welcome. Rehearsals weekly at Highclife St Mark Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training Choir Thursdays 3.30-4.45pm. Main Choir Fridays 3.30-6pm. Contact Ann Guest 01425 276544 for more information. Christchurch and District Concert Band Are you a “home musician”? If so, get out from behind the couch and come and play in the Christchurch and District Concert Band. Rehearsals every Tuesday in central Christchurch at 7.30pm. Call 07974 320122 for more info.

Music for Adults at Coda Weekly classes/groups include Beginners Ukulele, Vocal Soul Collective, Community Singers, Ukulele Band, Folk Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra and monthly Blues Sessions. To find out more or book, contact 01425 276161 or contact@coda.org.uk Coda Music Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Christchurch BH23 5QL

Other Clubs/Classes Tea Dances at Hall on the Hill Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR. Tuesdays at 2pm. Widowers/divorced men who enjoy nice music, good company and enjoy Ballroom dancing, five ladies are looking for a male dance partner for two hours per week. First week is free. Contact Maureen on 01202 473658.

Christchurch Probus Club meets 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.

New Milton Talking Newspaper Our free weekly Talking Newspaper for the partially sighted is on memory stick or at www. newmiltontalkingnewspaper. org.uk. Articles are mainly from the New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times. Please call Adam Singfield on 01425 616361 or email editor@newmilton talkingnewspaper.org.uk.

Age Concern Friendship Clubs Over 55? You are most welcome to join us at one of our clubs which meet afternoons. Please phone us on 01202 488311 for further information. Past Rotarians & Associates Club We meet twice monthly at Hoburne Park, Christchurch with a coffee morning on the first Tuesday of each month and a lunch with a speaker on the third Tuesday. Contact Alan Clark on 01425 638938 for more information. Amberwood Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute will meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe at 2pm on Wednesday 16th March. Speaker: Robin Miller “Laughter is the best medicine”. Enjoy tea, biscuits, raffle, sales table. Please come and join us. Further details call Marina 01425 271426.

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CONT.... Parkinson’s UK Club, Christchurch Branch. Friendly afternoon get together for Parkinsons sufferers and their carers. Thursday 10th March at 2pm in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive, St Catherine’s Hill. New members are always welcome. Tuesday Chess at Arcado Lounge, 71 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS. All ages and skills welcome. Equipment provided. Chess is FREE over a drink and/or food in a relaxed environment. Turn up between 2.30-5pm or contact John 01202 427523. The Royal Naval Association for Christchurch & District meets Thursday 17th March at Portfield Hall at 11.15am. All with seagoing connections welcome. Telephone C. Payne

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Hampshire Genealogical Society Highcliffe Branch. We meet on Friday 11th March at 7.30pm in St Mark’s Hall Library, Hinton Wood Avenue. This is a Problems Evening when a panel will discuss your family history queries. Contact Audrey on 01425 273729. Christchurch Singing for the Brain - for people with dementia and their carers. Every 4th Wednesday 2-3.30pm at St Josephs Parish Centre, Purewell, BH23 1EH. Swing Jive & Lindy Hop weekly classes every Tuesday 8-10pm at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, BH23 1DD. £6 for the evening. Call Jitterbugjive on 07928 749311.

New Milton and District Probus Club welcomes new members. The club meets at Hoburne Park on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please view our web site www. newmiltonprobusclub.co.uk or contact the secretary Mike Crook on 01425 617772.

Highcliffe (Greystones) Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Highcliffe Community Centre, Waterford Road. Mondays and Wednesdays 6.15pm for 6.30pm. A Host system operates for players without a partner (check website). Saturdays Social Bridge 2nd (1pm for 1.30pm) 4th (6pm for 6.30pm). New members and visitors welcome. www.bridgewebs.com/ highcliffe

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A plan that will result in the death of Christchurch Borough council is fast gathering pace.

The controversial proposal is for there to be a merger Peter of the authorities in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and East Dorset. This would turn Christchurch from one of the smallest councils in the country to a bit player in what would be the 6th largest. Lack of funding is the driving force. Government subsidies for local councils reduce every year and will soon disappear altogether. It is therefore imperative that costs are cut. The argument is that combining the councils would enable services to be streamlined and savings made.

Those in favour say that if you were starting with a blank sheet, the current situation of separate unitary authorities in Poole and Bournemouth surrounded by a series of Borough Councils overseen by the Dorset County Council would be ridiculous. They argue the business case for rationalisation is overwhelming. Those against will point to the historic nature of Christchurch and how we have bravely fought off such proposals in the past. The view is that the unique nature of the town is enhanced by our local governance. It enables decisions about our future to be made locally by representatives answerable locally.

Interestingly, one saving recently announced would be a reduction in councillors by a third. Unlikely to be popular with the Councillors themselves, but one suspects a cull of politicians may be seen as one positive point by the public at large! At present the debate has mainly been behind closed doors and the idea is still at the stage of ‘feasibility studies’ being undertaken. There are powerful voices, however, pushing the idea and a sense that reorganisation is inevitable. Whether it will appeal to the public and attract their support is yet to be seen.

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Christchurch Blue Plaques by Stephen Roberts No. 14 - “Just poppin’ out for a pint dear!”

As a teetotaller I find alcohol one of life’s more baffling conundrums. Its popularity is hard to fathom when you throw in hangovers, calories, health issues and a car that has to remain garaged. He ho. Of course, it wasn’t always so clear-cut. There was a time when beer was safer to drink than water. That familiar refrain, “Just poppin’ out for a quick pint dear!” might have been welcomed by the other-half and even encouraged. Perhaps this goes some way to explaining why Christchurch had as many as half-a-dozen breweries by the mid-19th-century and why one of the main exports from Town Quay was beer.

Our next blue plaque (16 on the map) is ‘Bow House’, an 18th-century brewer’s house in the High Street, once part of an extensive complex (Christchurch Brewery, established 1723), including a fine brewery tower, which sat mostly behind, where the current Bank Close (M&S) car park resides. The story goes that vaulted brick cellars were accessible from Bow House, a throwback to those smuggling days, quite an extensive warren by all accounts. Brewing relics proliferate if you know where to look. ‘The Old Brewhouse’ in Quay Road was a small brewery, the pub it supplied being ‘Ye Olde Eight Bells’, in Church Street, which is, of course, a gift shop today. Here is a nice story. With seven bells ringing at the Priory, the pub was the eighth bell, a bit like the 19th hole of a golf course. Wealthy brewer John Cook once

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lived in a grand house (‘Square House’) where today’s ‘Arcado Lounge’ is; his brewery was behind. In Stanpit can be found leftovers of onetime ‘Avon Brewery’ (a pair of semidetached cottages, ‘Loders’ and ‘Amberley’).

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Another thriving industry in Victorian times was the popular activity of stuffing animals (taxidermy), which seems to have been big business hereabouts. The Victorians could be a funny lot. The plaque on ‘Bow House’ tells us, that ‘Hart’s Museum’, a famous collection of thousands of stuffed birds and animals, moved here in the early part of the 20th century. ‘Bow House’, then, represents a nifty juxtaposition of two important pieces of Christchurch’s past. The rest of the brewery complex had been demolished by the 1970s, making way for the car park. This is a part of Christchurch that has changed quite a bit. Next to ‘Bow House’ was once a garage (‘Keith Motors’). This is where M&S is today.

Today, the water is safe, but the alcohol? Perhaps I’ll stick to a nice pot of tea or an Americano with some hot milk. We may not have the breweries today, or the stuffed animals for that matter, but we do have plenty of lovely tearooms. Next time: Convent Walk

Steve Roberts - www.steveroberts.org.uk @SRChristchurch (Twitter). References Christchurch Blue Plaques Millennium Trail. Lesser Known Christchurch (S Roberts, 2015). Christchurch - the golden years (MA Hodges, 2003)

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Christmas Carol Concert The annual Christmas carol concert, organised by the Highcliiffe Rotary Club, was held in St Marks Susan Church on Wednesday 9th December, which, as usual, was filled to capacity. The Winton Salvation Army Band gave their usual delightful renditions of carols and other seasonal music which everyone enjoyed. The collection in aid of the Salvation Army Winton raised some £350 and we are already looking forward to next year’s concert! Make a note for Wednesday 14th December 2016. Charity Quiz Night Highcliffe Rotary Club recently held their Annual Charity Quiz on Saturday 16th of January at Bashley Village Hall. Quizmaster Rtn. John Nicholls spent considerable time compiling eight challenging rounds of thought provoking questions, enjoyed by over 120 people, making up 16 teams of keen quizzers, including Highcliffe, New Milton and Lymington Rotary members, their families and friends. After a hard-fought four rounds everyone welcomed a break and a chance to charge their glasses and enjoyed a satisfying repast of fish and chips to fuel the enthusiasm for the second half of the quiz. President elect Julian Hayley’s team were the eventual victors and grateful thanks were extended to all concerned for a fantastic evening of fun and fellowship. Once the Raffle was drawn, and prizes were claimed, clearing up was done and dusted, members of Highcliffe Rotary were pleased to announce that just over £1,300 had been raised towards their charity funds. If you would like to join the Rotary Club of Highcliffe on Sea, please call President Bob Salter on 01425 627079 or find us on the web @ www.highclifferotary.org. On facebook @ www.facebook.com/Highcliffe Rotary and on Twitter @ twitter.com/Highcliffe_RTN

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With 20 great places to eat and surrounded by quality local producers what better way for Milford on Sea to celebrate this than to have an entire week dedicated to the joys of food! Established in 2010, the fifth Food Week is bigger than ever this year, and once again endorses Milford on Sea as a ‘Foodie Heaven by the Sea!’ As Easter finishes, Milford on Sea Food Week commences with over 150 events (many of which are free) organised by the local community for all foodies and families.

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Christchurch is celebrating its third year as a Fairtrade Borough during Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 29th February until 13th March.

You will find Fairtrade events at Waitrose on the 27th February, Somerford ARC on the 2nd March, the Co-operative on the 5th March, the Mayors Parlour on the 12th March, in the Bay Tree Health shop, the library, Burton church, St Lukes church, Age Concern Friendship clubs and at least four local schools, two of which have been awarded FairAware certificates. Well done, Mudeford and Christchurch juniors!

Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 will feature a giant Fairtrade breakfast to inspire UK public to sit down for breakfast in support of the farmers who grow the food we have every morning, such as coffee, tea, cocoa and bananas. So please stock up with Fairtrade products and have a Fairtrade breakfast (or two!) to support this year’s theme which is ‘Sit down for breakfast. Stand up for farmers’. Sadly, millions of people in poorer countries who grow our food don’t earn enough to feed and educate themselves and their families. We can change this!

The Fairtrade Foundation would like to total the number of Fairtrade breakfasts to show the government and businesses how much support there is for Fairtrade. In Christchurch we are hoping to register over 2000 breakfasts. Leaflets will be available in the library and other town centre outlets, no personal details are required to register your breakfast. Or why not Tweet a photo of your breakfast to @ch_fairtrade and the best local photo will win a bottle of vodka, kindly donated by Stanpit wines.

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I hope you all had a lovely February. I have been further Emily planning my 18th birthday and have even discovered I am spending it in Paris! I have already started packing lots of thermals as it looks like the weather will be even colder than in England. It’s also meant to be raining lots so I’ve made sure to pack a raincoat! Also this month I have finally bought a car. It is a Nissan Micra, which is very easy to drive; I am so excited to go and pick it up in a couple of weeks and finally start practicing outside of my lessons. I have passed my theory test and I’ve already booked my practical one, I can’t wait! I’m now trying to sort out the insurance, which is taking a long time. There are so many different companies and options that it all becomes very complicated. I’m sure it will all be worthwhile once I’m on the road. I enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Rising Sun in Purewell last week. The two-course lunchtime menu is only £9.95 and the food is so fresh and delicious. The starter and main were lovely and the chef even adapted the menu to suit my Mum who is a vegetarian. This is good news for me as she might treat me again! Later this year when the weather is nicer, I am looking forward to starting Paddle Boarding in Christchurch Quay. I’ve never tried it before so I am excited to attempt a new sport. Apparently it’s very easy to learn and is a good work out. Let’s hope I have a good sense of balance! I’ll let you know how I get on in Paris in the next magazine, have a nice March x

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? LOVELY LILIES (AND A SPOT OF HARD-PRUNING)

The first day of spring this year is officially March 20th. Trees are blossoming and daffodils are in bloom. The garden has woken up from its winter sleep and is full of promise. But promise is not enough. A beautiful garden does not happen by chance. So what are the top jobs for March gardeners?

Pruning features large! Hard-prune those late flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Leycesteria and Lavateria, but only if the risk of heavy frost is past. Spring-flowering plants such as Forsythia and Winter Honeysuckle should be pruned immediately the flowers fade.

If you haven’t already pruned your bush roses, now is the time. Leave about an inch of last year’s growth to encourage bushiness and lots of flowers. Shrub roses don’t need such radical treatment but would benefit from losing a third of their old, thick, woody stems. Lift congested clumps of snowdrops while they still have leaves showing. Finally, stay on top of the weeds. If you leave them, weeding quickly becomes an insurmountable chore.

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be easier, plus I didn’t run the risk of slicing through the fat, scaly bulbs or tender shoots with my hoe while enthusiastically weeding my plot. Even better, it means you can grow them even if you only have a balcony.

There are loads of varieties in the garden centres right now. Three bulbs fit nicely into an 8 inch (20cm) pot and five fit into a ten inch (25cm) pot. I’ve found terracotta pots best because they provide enough weight to prevent these tall plants tipping over. Lilies need an open planting mixture which drains well so I use a mixture of potting compost plus a soil-less multi-purpose compost. The bulb tips should be a couple of inches below the compost. Keep in a sheltered spot and water when the surface of the compost looks dry. Once the buds have formed, feed weekly with dilute tomato food until late summer. When the blooms fade, cut the stems down and place in a sheltered spot. Each spring, scrape away a couple of inches of compost and add fresh mixture, then repeat the instructions above. Treated like this your lilies will reward you for three or four years before they need re-potting.

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Mum’s the Word My toddler is currently infatuated with eggs, the chicken, chocolate or toy kind, so it’s rather apt that it’s Easter this month and I can shower her in eggs.

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Personal Service available 24 hours a day Competitive prices to suit your needs Burials & Cremations

Tel: 01202 485439 or 485108 GOLDEN CHARTER PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE

A Beautiful CLEAN

01202 477812 / 07788 454487

10% Discount for2016 first 40 • Highcliffe Eye • March

clean

119 Bargates Christchurch BH23 1QH www.millerbrosfunerals.co.uk

Business & Professional Williams Thompson Solicitors Miller Bros & F.P Butler Funeral Services

7 9 35

31 40

Food & Drink Blue Sky Deli 25 Garden Services Artificial Grass - Shaun Welling 28 Driveways, Patios & Paths 28 Broomhill Garden Buildings 35 Apex Tree Surgeons 43 Health & Beauty Christchurch Hearing Centre 7 Dorset Denture Clinic 30 Specsavers 30 Kellear Hearing 31 Inspired Wellbeing 33 The Thai Touch.com 40 Tracey Butchart Foot Health Practitioner 41 Highcliffe Dental Practice 44

To advertise please call 01202 477214

Home Improvement Birtchnells of Highcliffe 1 Falir Interiors 2 Dunkley Tiles 3 MK Builders 5 The Home Doctor - Handyman 8 Ashley Blinds UK 13 Aspire Architects LLP 17 247 Heating & Plumbing 19 Dream Doors 20 Just Shutters 21 Barry Middleton Plumbing & Exchange 22 Comfort Rooms 27 Plumbers Online Ltd 30 JP Murphy Electrical 33 Made 2 Measure Fitted Bedrooms 33 At No.19 Interiors 36 247 Electrical 38 Flair Interiors 59

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Care Homes/Help & Retirement Queensmead Care Home Silverways Nursing Home Inter-County Nursing Care & Services Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning A Beautiful Clean

16 40

Motoring, Boating and Travel Kustom Kolors 37 Maarten’s Taxi 40 Property Humphreys & Orr Estate Agents

Wellbeing All Mobility 41

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Local Libraries Christchurch 29 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AW 01202 485 938 Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 10am to 7pm Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm Thursday 9.30am to 7pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 4pm

Highcliffe Gordon Road Highcliffe BH23 5HN 01425 272 202 Monday 10am to 6.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1pm Friday 9.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm

Local Chemists Lloyds 01425 274291 344-346 Lymington Road, Highcliffe Mon-Fri 8.30-6 Sat 9-5.30 Day Lewis Pharmacy 01425 613222 4 Old Milton Green Parade Christchurch Road, New Milton Mon-Fri 9am-1/2-6pm Sat 9am-1pm Sainsburys 01425 277885 1 Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch Mon-Fri-7am-11pm Sat 7am-10pm Sun 10am-4pm Wessex Pharmacies 01202 482197 186 Somerford Road, Christchurch Mon - Fri 9-1.15/2.15-5.30 Sat 9-1.15 Rowlands Pharmacy 01202 484840 136 Purewell, Christchurch Mon-Fri 8.45-6.30 Sat 8.45-1 Mudeford Pharmacy 01425 272798 94 Mudeford, Christchurch Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30 (Weds ‘til 1) Sat 9-1 42 • Highcliffe Eye • March 2016

Police/Crime Police (Emergency) 999 Police (Non-emergency) 101 Crimestoppers 0800 55 51 11 Neighbourhood & Home Watch 01202 222 222 Medical/Health Services Dorset Out-of-Hours/NHS 111 Bournemouth A&E Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital British Red Cross Loan Service

111 01202 704169 01202 303626 01202 486361 01202 484074

Local Council & Services Christchurch Borough Council 01202 795000 Dorset County Council 01305 221000 Christchurch Information Centre 01202 499199 Regent Centre 01202 499199 Bournemouth Airport 01202 364000 Post Office 0345 611 2970 Dorset Family Information Service 01305 221066 Pet Care RSPCA - Ashley Heath Cats Protection

0300 123 0749 0845 3712 762

Helplines Community Safety Issues Trading Standards Citizens Advice Bureau Childline NSPCC Southern Electric British Gas Gas Emergency Environment Agency National Drugs Helpline National Debt Line Alcholics Anonymous Samaritans Age UK

01305 224331 0345 404 0506 0345 404 0506 0800 11 11 0808 800 50 00 0800 980 8476 0800 048 0202 0800 111 999 03708 506 506 0800 77 66 00 0808 808 40 00 0800 9177 650 116 123 0800 169 2081

Taxi Services Christchurch Radio Cabs Maarten’s Taxis Chritax

01202 484848 01202 484309 01202 470000

To advertise please call 01202 477214

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8 out of 10 adults are affected by gum disease! Avoid your worst nightmare

Get the right treatment call 01425 273 025 AND BENEFIT FROM OUR NEW PATIENT EXAMINATION INCLUDING X-RAYS (INTRA ORAL)

£20

Highcliffe Dental Practice is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

Diana Court, Lymington Rd (opp The Globe Inn)

www.highcliffedentalpractice.co.uk

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