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Advertising & Distribution: Reach over 17,000 readers in the BH23 area Distribution: Christchurch Eye is published monthly with the exception of Dec/Jan & July/Aug where double editions are issued. 6,000 copies are put through household letterboxes in Christchurch. The rest of our copies are distributed to businesses, Christchurch Information Centre and Drop-off points in and around Mudeford, Highcliffe, Burton & Bransgore. To Advertise: Please call Cheryl on 01202 477214 or email info@christchurcheye.co.uk Published by: Dorset Eye Publications Editor & Copywriter: Cheryl Dennett Contributors: Jessica Nam, Mike Andrews, Kathy & Claire, Jas Hair, Ancient Therapies, Mollie Russell, Eric Montague, Rob Griffiths & Fairmile Florist. Cover Photograph Christchurch Food & Wine Festival 2009 Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the material in this publication, the editor can accept no responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors in either editorial or advertising content. Christchurch Eye does not officially endorse any advertising material included within this publication. Copyright: All text, images and design in this publication are subject to copyright. Any unauthorised duplication is strictly prohibited. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication.

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• Editor’s Letter

• Christchurch Food & Wine Festival

• Food & Drink Cheese & Alfie’s Restaurant Review Riverford

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• Hair & Beauty The Brazilian Blow Dry

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• Health & Fitness Let the Christchurch Games Begin! Aromatherapy Competition

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Christchurch FOOD & WINE Festival 2010 7-16th May 2010 The 11th Christchurch Food & Wine Festival is an initiative of Christchurch Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Christchurch Borough Council and the Christchurch Tourism Association.

he festival will be taking place from 7-16 May 2010 with a multitude of mouth-watering events in Christchurch’s restaurants, pubs and hotels - from bangers and mash to fine food dining, including themed meals, demonstrations and foodie events The festival kicks off with Education Day with Lesley Waters on Friday 7 May when you can see what a great job is being done to introduce young people to good food and teach healthy eating to all ages. The fabulous International Food Market will be officially opened by Lesley Waters and the Mayor of Christchurch Cllr David Flagg at 10am on Saturday 8th May. Swing Unlimited Big Band will be providing the entertainment from 9.45am to 10.30am. Over 100 traders will be in the High Street selling an extensive range of quality food and drink and food and drink-related produce and returning again this year will be the popular Italian Market in the cobbled area of Church Street. The much-loved International Food Market attracts an estimated 60,000 visitors each year! The high-street

will be traffic-free for the weekend to allow you to wander freely and enjoy the extensive range of stalls selling mouth-watering local, regional and international food and drink – it’s sheer indulgence!

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Sponsored by the Christchurch Community Partnership and Waitrose Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th May There’s fun for the children with educational activities and entertainment in the kids Kitchen at the Priory School, so why not bring the whole family....There’s something to suit all ages and palates! ESTER’S LITTLE CHEFS Are you aged 7 to 10 years of age? Join Ester Davies, an expert food nutritionist and food author, for ‘handson’ cooking sessions and food tastings. There are four sessions to choose from running at: 10am, 12noon, 2pm and 4pm. Each session will last approximately and hour. LIZ FARROW’S PASTA WORKSHOPS If you are aged 11 to 14 years old and would like to learn how to make pasta, then join Liz Farrow, renowned chef/ lecturer from Bournemouth & Poole College. 3 sessions to choose from running at 10am, 1pm, and 3.30pm. Each will last for approximately 11/2 hours at the Priory School, Wick Lane. Places are limited, so booking essential to avoid disappointment. Tickets £3 each available at the Christchurch Information Centre in the High Street. During the market weekend at the Priory School you can enjoy food tastings, quizzes, competitions and cookery demonstrations. CHRISTCHURCH’S SECOND SPRING & BEER FESTIVAL From Friday 7th – Sunday 9th May, Ye Olde George Inn’s Second Spring Beer & Cider Festival will showcase 24 real ales from all over the country and eight different traditional ciders. A BBQ will be held on Saturday afternoon and evening with live music on the Saturday night from the fantastic State of Undress.

BARN DANCE On Friday 7th in the Marquee in Saxon Square at 7.30pm, back by popular demand, after last year’s success! Grab your Stetson and jeans and come and have the time of your life! Music will be provided by the excellent Black Sheep Band and the ticket price includes a Dorset Ploughman’s meal. Tickets £12.50 from Christchurch Information Centre. Tel: 01202 471780 Cheese & Alfies’ chefs will be showing off their skills during a live cookery demonstration at the range master kitchen in Saxon square at 10.30am which will be broadcast live on Heart FM. Cheese & Alfies’ will also be attempting a new World Record! During the afternoon, they’ll be making several food related world record attempts, so if you think you have the stomach for it, they need willing volunteers!

Heart FM are sponsoring a family zone in an area just off the High Street where they will be playing music and offering a chance to play on a Wii game. Frettens Solicitors and Chefs Mate will have a smoothie bike on which people can get fit and create their own fruit smoothies at the same time and there will areas for people to sit and relax and consume whatever they have bought from the stalls. We couldn’t possible fit everything here! These are just a few samples of many events that will be taking place throughout the festival. Full details of all festival events are available on the Festival’s website: www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk or from the Christchurch Information Centre on 01202 471780.

The Rangemaster Cookery Theatre will be returning to Saxon Square again with an extensive programme of free cookery demonstrations by top TV chef and Festival Patron, Lesley Waters and Cyrus Todiwala, - doyen of creative chefs working in Indian cusine today and there will be the opportunity to see some of Christchurch’s own top chefs demonstrating too. Lovers of alcoholic drinks will not be disappointed as there will be stalls selling beer, fruit wines, sloe gin, liqueurs, champagne, cider and my personal favourite, from last year – toffee flavoured vodka!

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Restaurant Review: Cheese & Alfie’s... restaurant and the start of what turned out to be a fabulous evening. The restaurant allows you to eat at your own pace, some diners, who seemed to be on a schedule, got through their meal quickly and smoothly, and others dined slower and a steady stream of tasty dishes came at a perfect pace. The staff seemed to be able to gauge what was needed and when for every individual.

Kathy and Claire

The ‘Supper Club’ menu covers all needs; there is plenty of choice of fish, meat, vegetarian and low fat / fat free dishes both starter and main courses, there heese and Alfie’s, what a fantastic spot for is a section for the pasta lovers too. There are some a restaurant; the cobbled street leading up well known favourites, but with a bit of a twist such to the backdrop of the Priory and strolling as ‘the burger’ that is served on a small butchers distance from the beautiful relic of Norman block that towers high, and game sausages with Hall and Convent Walk. This little gem is situated in chocolate jus. One of the main contenders on the the historic quarter of Christchurch. The eye catching menu is ‘the pan’, which is a full English breakfast sign above the door and quirky name beckons you to with the famous ‘Boston Beans’ which came served find out more. in a cast iron frying pan - fabulous. It’s on both the daytime and evening menus and when we spoke The décor is bright and funky with unusual artwork to Mike, the owner about ‘the pan’ he commented and quirky pieces splashed around the place. “who say’s breakfast has to be eaten in the morning. Colours of turquoise and bright pink make a Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, so it refreshing combination and are followed throughout should be available all day!” the restaurant right through to the staffs’ uniforms, cheeky graphics and slogans on the walls. There are comfy areas with a sofa and window seat to The portions at Cheese and Alfies are hearty, to say while away the hours with one of the ‘free’ books, the least, and although we didn’t think we would there’s even a selection of small toys to keep the kids be able to manage a dessert, the choice of white amused while you’re eating. The open plan kitchen chocolate cheesecake, treacle tart and fruit crumble creates an exciting vibe and it’s wonderful to see was too tempting. In the end we opted to share a what goes on behind the scenes - it was a positive ‘brownie-boker-glory; a mountain of chocolate ice feeling throughout the evening. There is fresh cream, chocolate brownie, chocolate sauce and fruit produce on display and is used to stock the kitchen served in a tall sundae glass – incredible! when needed and a variety of freshly homemade cakes. Cheese and Alfies has certainly covered all the bases

Having previously sampled the daytime menu, this time we decided to give the evening a try, and the atmosphere was set straight away as we were greeted by a member of staff from the open plan kitchen, which immediately made us feel part of the 6

with breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner and seems set to establish itself among Christchurch’s great places to eat, can’t wait to go back. Kathy and Claire

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A TASTE OF THE GOOD LIFE WITH YOUR WEEKLY VEGBOX ORDER

NEW… Riverford introduces ‘Box to Grow’, seedling boxes for the green-fingered

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There are three ‘boxes to grow’ to choose from including a small, medium or large vegetable box, a herb box and a flower box. All seedlings have been grown to organic standards from organic or untreated seeds.

Prices start from £14.95 from a small veg or herb box to £18.85 for flowers and £27.95 for a large veg box. Call 0845 600 2311 to order or contact Mark Davies on 07931 226659.

ow aspiring gardeners can grow their own vegetables, herbs and flowers as Riverford becomes the first ever veg delivery service to offer organic seedlings to its customers.

The new ‘box to grow’ range offers everyone from window box enthusiasts to allotment owners the chance to reap the benefits of homegrown food and flowers. These high quality organic seedlings come with detailed growing guides that support a gardening novice through the process. Smaller boxes will suit those with limited space hoping for a slice of the Good Life.

With nine out of ten Riverford customers already growing or wanting to grow their own[1], Riverford wants to develop this trend by encouraging people to learn more about where their food comes from. Last year the National Trust gave over land for allotments, so even those without

Mark Davies, who delivers Riverford vegboxes in Bournemouth, Ringwood, Christchurch & Lymington comments, “We hope everyone who buys our seedlings catches the gardening bug. The Good Life isn’t always easy, but eating something you have grown yourself is hugely rewarding. Half of our customers already grow their own veg[2]. They appreciate the benefits of fresh veg and use our weekly boxes to supplement what they can’t produce themselves.”

[1] Riverford annual customer survey 2009 – a survey of 8,189 customers. Only 9% of customers expressed no interest at all in growing vegetables [2] Riverford annual customer survey 2009, 52% of customers grow ‘some’ or ‘lots’ of veg

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Let the Christchurch Games begin!

he Games of Friendship between Christchurch and teams from three European countries have got off to a great start at Avon Tyrrell Activity Centre in Bransgore.

The young people aged 14 to 16 from St Ghislain in Belgium, Aalen in Germany and Sierakowice in Poland joined their Christchurch counterparts for the first day of the Games which consisted of activities such as bridge building, archery, a climbing wall, zipwire and crate stacking at Braggers Wood.

Polish VIPs, who had been due to join the team and spend time with councillors and officers from Christchurch Council, had abandoned their trip following the tragedy. The Mayor thanked the young people for coming to the Games, a town twinning event which is held every two years in a different European country, and also thanked all of the volunteers from Christchurch who had organised the event and were acting as team managers and welfare officers over the four days.

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Keep trade local! Christchurch Eye is encouraging shoppers to keep trade local and beat the credit crunch through an innovative card scheme being trialled here, in Christchurch. The Christchurch Eye Privilege Club is an initiative of Christchurch Eye magazine editor, Cheryl Dennett. The Privilege Club will be working alongside the magazine, which launched in December of last year .The Privilege Club is designed to promote the many benefits of shopping locally. It works by giving those who have purchased an annual membership exclusive, regularly updated deals and discounts at a wide range of shops and on local services, too. Cheryl launched the Privilege Club last month at Highcliffe Castle, where the ‘Keep it in Christchurch’ event took place. “Since setting up the community magazine, I have spoken to many traders in the area, which have made me aware of the need for such a scheme here, in Christchurch. The idea is to give Christchurch customers a reason for shopping in Christchurch through discounts and offers from participating traders & businesses. Like everyone locally, I’m very keen to see Christchurch prosper and hope that this idea will provide an exciting incentive to shop in the town.” Shops and businesses will set their own offers. A number of traders have already signed up to the Privilege Club. The Kings Hotel & Restaurant, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with each meal purchased Temptation - 1A Wick Lane – Christchurch 20% discount off chocolate, sweets and fudge when you spend £10 or more Elite Electrical, Christchurch. Free Visual Safety Inspection Ye Olde George Inn, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. 10% off all food orders at all times Toyshop, 5 St Catherine’s Parade, Fairmile Road, Christchurch 10% off all purchases The Clay Studio, Castle Street, Christchurch. Half price studio fee at all times Bikersyard Plus, 111 Purewell, Christchurch 10% off all motorcycle clothing and accessories

Fairmile Florists, 6 St Catherine’s Parade, Fairmile Road, Christchurch 10% off all orders delivered within the BH23 area Jas Hair Group, 22 Bargates, Christchurch. 30% off your first visit & become a VIP cardholder Consumers can purchase a Privilege Club Card for just £5 annually - working out at less than 42p a month - providing excellent value for money. Shops accepting the card will have a window sticker on display. Throughout May you will be able to purchase the card for a mere £2.50! Terry Atkinson, General Secretary of Christchurch Chamber of Trade & Commerce said: “Christchurch Chamber of Trade welcomes the initiative of Christchurch Eye magazine to offer a privilege card scheme for town centre shoppers. This is an interesting opportunity for retailers to focus on consolidating their base of loyal customers, and for the local community to demonstrate their support for the High Street and its independent traders. We wish all involved every success with the project.” Rob Martin from Ye Olde George Inn says “These are tough times for both shoppers and retailers and for us to continue to thrive we need to offer value for money. This scheme will keep us ahead of our game. Local businesses are the lifeblood of our economy and society and they can only gain by working together. I wish this initiative every success and proud to be a part of it.” Privilege Club cards can be purchased from Christchurch Information Centre or Ye Olde George Inn in Castle Street, Christchurch. A number of traders have already signed up to the Privilege Club. Cheryl added: “I truly believe it will succeed and that it will snowball. The more people I get on board, the more variety there will be for shoppers.”

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Held over the May Bank Holiday weekend on the 29th & 30th May; 20, 000 people will descend on Bournemouth Sports Club’s 65 acres of picturesque land. The festival is a whole weekend of entertainment with 20 live bands and 10 DJs entertaining the crowds from the Nintendo Festival Stage, Carling Beer Tent, VIP Arena, Redbull Lounge and Kopparberg Campsite. Radio 1’s DJ Spoony will be performing a live set in the VIP arena throughout the weekend. Described as a combination of V Festival, Dubai Sevens and Cartier Cup Polo, Bournemouth Sevens is the ultimate festival weekend. The event creates a unique carnival atmosphere with fancy dress a must for all festival revelers and SKY, BBC & ITV filming the event all weekend. England international rugby players, sporting legends and celebrities will all be in attendance in the exclusive V.VIP marquee. Regular at the festival, Strictly Come Dancing and England International, Austin Healey, commented,

“Bournemouth Sevens is an unbelievable festival; with lots of bands and entertainment for both adults and the kids, just take a look at the video footage on their website! I’m so impressed with the magnitude of the event which is why I keep coming back year on year. “ Corporate entertainment is Austin Healey housed in the luxury pitchside V.VIP marquee where guests are greeted with a 5 star grill on Saturday, a charity auction, private bar and DJs as well as entry to Sunday’s VIP closing party. The onsite camping village for 3,000 people is just a stone’s throw away from the action. Children will be kept amused for hours with bouncy castles, face painting, climbing walls and quad bikes in the Kids Zone. For more information on the festival visit BournemouthSevens.com or call 01202 545630. Tickets are available from Ticketmaster and the BIC.

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awoke at 6am that morning as I had to be in Southampton for half past 7. I was thrilled to be on Radio Solent. I’m grateful for all the things I do in guides. There are so many things I would never have done if I hadn’t joined. I had butterflies fluttering around in my stomach as I waited for my leader. The butterflies grew as we set off with the other guides. We chatted on the way and listened to the radio we were due to go on. I remained excited but incredibly nervous also. I kept chatting to hide it.

When we finally reached the studio I wanted to leap out of my seat. We unpacked the equipment needed for our confectioner’s badge we were doing on the radio. I enjoy earning badges. We waited at the entrance for someone to meet us. Our excitement was showing now. We were giggling and shaking. We saw people on computers, and screens with news reporters. I had never seen a news studio and found it quite interesting. I wished my friends had been there too. Finally a woman came to lead us to the studio. I couldn’t contain my excitement. We entered a room behind where the reporter was on live. It was fascinating to watch. We could see him talking in the recording room but we could also hear him on the radio. The woman explained what would happen. We were going to be interviewed then we would decorate biscuits and cakes. I was ecstatic! We were given name tags and prepared for the interview. Before we aired, I wondered if anybody I knew was listening. My parents were definitely listening. I was nervous about what I sounded like. The reporter was friendly and explained the questions we would answer. There was also a Polish woman there who had been discussing her guiding experiences in World War 2. Guides have been around for 100 years. I would love to see what guides were like then. It must have been so

Mollie different. My nerves disappeared when we aired. It was great answering the questions. I was surprised that we were asked about the war. I was unsure of my answer, and answered as best I could. The woman explained the war to us. I find the war intriguing and listened intently. After the first part of the interview we returned to the room to decorate cakes. The cake decorating was brilliant. We decorated marzipan cherries, cupcakes and biscuits. A few of the cakes had guide centenary signs on. Our centenary had begun that year and we were doing some amazing activities. After making them we tasted our cakes. They were delicious, but we saved the rest for later. In the second half of our interview we were asked about our cakes. We didn’t have to lie about the quality. The woman who had made the cakes with us was made an unofficial guide. We talked more about guiding and listened to music. Unfortunately we had to leave soon after. I was reluctant to leave but we had to. We cleared away and were led through the computer rooms. I once again saw all the screens with the news readers. Before leaving, a photographer took pictures of us for the BBC website. Afterwards it was time to go. I didn’t talk much on the way back. I was exhausted. I couldn’t keep my eyes open, and it wasn’t even midday. I had thoroughly enjoyed the day. It was another amazing experience at guides. Mollie Russell

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£300 towards the cost of the new Bandstand. By October 1937 the design for t had been approved by the mystery donor and work was to begin as soon as poss 1938 the foundations were being dug and the sectional cast iron frame work wa transit from the famous Lion Foundry at Kirkintilloch near Glasgow.

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The foundry specialised in fine ornamental and architectural t’s not often that when you walk around Christchurch you see cast ironwork and gained a reputation for high standards of something that looks older than it really is. On the Quay at workmanship and a capacity to be flexible in the face of changing the Bandstand and most people assume it is see something not often Christchurch that whenisyou walk around Christchurch you that looks older demand. Their products included building front panels, fire-escape a late Victorian or Edwardian structure. In fact it dates from the it really is. On the Quay at Christchurch is the Bandstand andstairs, mostbridge people assume it is a arcades, verandas, balconies parapets, bandstands, 1930’s and its beginnings were by no means straight forward. Victorian or Edwardian structure. In fact it dates from the 1930’s its beginnings were and and shelters, as well as sanitary ware and building and plumbing early 1934forward. an ex Councillor called Jesse Spencer (no relation no meansIn straight castings. Their manufactures were sold worldwide and included to Councillor Mrs Spencer) wrote a letter to the Editor of the Buenos Aires station, but their main market was British. Work was Christchurch Times seeking subscriptions to build a bandstand arly 1934 an ex Councillor called Jesse Spencer (no relation tocarried Councillor Spencer) out for all Mrs cities and towns of importance, and indeed many on the Quay. Unfortunately on the 24th February 1934 this letter buildings in London werea supplied with front panels by the te a letter to the Editor of the Christchurch Times seekingpre-war subscriptions to build appeared in the Christchurch Times: Unilever House, Waterloo Station, Bush dstand on the Quay. Unfortunately on the 24th February 1934Lion thisFoundry, letter including appeared in the House and The Adelphi. New Bandstand Subscription istchurch Times:

After the Second World War the firm began specialising in engineering castings, including the famous red telephone kiosks. It finally succumbed to the pressures of foreign competition in Bandstand and the different opinions expressed as to how it December 1984 after losing its contract to supply the GPO his is toshould let the district that,willowing to the poor response towhen, the appeal bepeople providedof all the monies so far know subscribed be returned telephone boxes to the givers in one or twoBandstand days. I thankand the subscribers for their subscriptions for the above the different opinionswith expressed as to and howpost it boxes, it had to lay off its remaining gifts and atall themonies same time for havingwill troubled them. uld be provided soapologise far subscribed be returned to workers. the givers in one or two Thethe subscriptions havefor ranged from £5 to 5s at andthe a number No furtherfor mention was made of “advice” and it was surely a case s. I thank subscribers their gifts and same of time apologise having others I refused with thanks as I could not see it being a success. If of whoever pays the piper calls the tune. bled them. The subscriptions have ranged from £5 to 5s and a number of others I refused subscriptions had been as plentiful as “advice,” it would have been Thebeen Bandstand was opened thanksaas I could not see it being a success. If subscriptions had as plentiful as by the Mayor Councillor H.E.W. success. Lapthorne at 7.30pm on Friday 25 June 1938 describing it as a vice,” it would have been a success. Yours respectfully J Spencer new home for the town band. An opening march was conducted by Major Andrews Harris, M.V.O, L.R.A.M, L.S.M. rs respectfully J public Spencer This rather rebuke seemed to put an end to the matter. But Mr David Llewellyn Chairman of the Town Band and General in 1937, as a gift to celebrate the coronation of George VI and WesttoHants Water Company seconded the vote of s rather Queen publicElizabeth, rebuke aseemed putgave an end to the matter. But inManager 1937, of asthe a gift mystery to donor the sum of £300 towards thanks to Major Harris cost of the new Bandstand. October 1937 the designafor brate thethecoronation of George VIBy and Queen Elizabeth, mystery donor gave theciting sumthe ofdifficulties faced financing a Town and asking for increased support from the residents. the the Bandstand by the mystery donor and work 0 towards cost ofhad thebeen newapproved Bandstand. By October 1937 the Band design for the Bandstand was to begin as soon as possible. In April 1938 the foundations Llewellyn should have learned from ex Councillor been approved by the mystery donor and work was to begin as Perhaps soon asMr possible. In April were being dug and the sectional cast iron frame work was Spencer’s wheninasking for support, for although we 8 the foundations were being dug and sectional cast iron workexperience was already already in transit from the famous Lionthe Foundry at Kirkintilloch nearframe have a wonderful bandstand we no longer have a town band. So sit fromGlasgow. the famous Lion Foundry at Kirkintilloch near Glasgow. who was the mystery benefactor who donated such a large sum of money? An artist’s impression of how the Band Stand would look This foundry was sited near the North British Railway and the Forth It was David Llewellyn. Sir this is to let the people of the district know that, owing to the

w Bandstand Subscription poor response to the appeal for subscriptions for the above

and Clyde Canal, which meant that raw materials could be brought Mike Andrews with thanks to the East Dunbarton Archives almost to the door and the finished products easily distributed.

The Christchurch Local History Society produces a quarterly journal for its members (also available to purchase at Christchurch Information Centre) and organises a series of talks from September to May. These take place at the Christchurch Junior School in Clarendon Road, on the ﬁrst Tuesday of the month. Local History Room, Christchurch Library, 29 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AW. Tel: 485938 This room is open weekdays from 10am to 12.30pm (except Wednesdays). It is staffed by volunteers drawn from the membership of the society. More information on the Society can be found at www.historychristchurch.org

Christchurch The Movie!

he eagerly awaited second edition of ‘Christchurch: An Insiders’ Guide’ tells the story of Christchurch as seen by the people who know it best. It was adapted for the cinema, and shown at the Regent Centre last November. There is much additional footage. As a special feature, the DVD contains the original 1939 Christchurch film ‘New Forest Borderland’ transferred directly from a new 35mm print, courtesy of the Wessex Film Archives. “Christchurch: An Insiders’ Guide” is filmed and edited by local film-maker Eric Montague, and shows our beautiful borough, its history, people and attractions. It features Mike Andrews and Nicki Burt, seen on the cover of this highly entertaining and musical DVD. Even those who have lived here all their lives are sure to find something surprising in the film.

The DVD, which runs for approximately 99 minutes, is available at £10 from Christchurch Information Centre and other High Street outlets from 4th May. See the internet trailer at Netfora.tv.

Mayor’s Charity Concert now on DVD

he Concert, the first of its kind, was held at The Regent Centre in March, in aid of the Mayor of Christchurch’s charities, and there’s an impressive line-up. This includes the Christchurch ATC Band, the Highcliffe Brass Band, The Band of the Royal British Legion and a group from the popular

Taverners Big Band. Singers are well represented too, with the award winning Highcliffe Junior Choir, and the popular 40s style of Light and Shade. Look out for the special lighting effects in the first few minutes of La Nova Singers’ performance whilst listening to their sublime harmonies. The Concert was compered by David Gillard MBE of the Highcliffe Charity Players. You can see the trailer online at Netfora.tv. The DVD will raise funds for the Mayor’s good causes and is available at £9 from the Christchurch Information Centre and The Regent Centre.

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ONE HUNDRED YEARS 1910 ~ 2010 Miller Brothers, Funeral Directors, Christchurch A history of a family business In 2010 Miller Bros. funeral directors of Christchurch, Dorset celebrate one hundred years of being in business in Christchurch. Something indeed, to celebrate, very few businesses reach that age and certainly a rarity here in Christchurch.

he Miller family can trace its history in Christchurch back over two hundred years to the late eighteenth century, working as carpenters, ferrymen, nurserymen, a miller at Place mill, photographer, verger at the Priory, brewery foreman, housemaids, painters, gardeners, builders and funeral directors. Alfred George Miller, grandson of the miller at Place mill, set up in business as a builder in 1910 in Purewell, Christchurch. He had previously worked as a picture framer and joiner and then as a foreman carpenter. In 1914, on the advice of Mr Frampton, from Frampton’s

Brewery in the High Street, he relocated to Barrack Road. Buying, with his two brothers, William and Clifford, the former ‘Cross Keys’ public house. This is where the name ‘Miller Brothers’ originates - the three brothers. At that time most of Miller Bros. work was building and decorating with the occasional funeral. Historically, you went to the carpenter for your coffin because he had the skills to make it. They did not own any funeral vehicles, renting them, when needed from a Bournemouth carriage master. AG built a large workshop in what had been the yard of the Cross Keys pub, he put a shop window in the front of the house and it became a painting and decorating shop complete with a wallpaper trimmer. AG and his wife Mary had two sons and four daughters. The eldest son, Alf, also became a carpenter and after Army service in the First World War, he returned home to work alongside his father and uncle. During the Second World War Alf was again in the Army and the business only really ticked over and towards 1945 had almost ceased. There was no building work done during the war only general house repairs and some decorating. Alf and his wife Lilly May also had two sons, Roy and Phil, who both went on to become carpenters and joiners, eventually, joining the family business. When Alf returned after world war two he had to rebuild the business almost from scratch. AG was 75 years old by now and there were hardly any funerals carried out. Alf was given special leave from the army to get it going again.

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Alf did not have a car after the war but went everywhere on his bike, even to the builders merchants in Bournemouth, carrying home wood on the cross bar. Alf worked hard to build the business up, mainly by word of

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mouth. Funerals were still sporadic, Alf or Roy making the coffin and Alf carrying out the funeral, they would hire bearers for the day. Most of the coffins were made from English elm, the wood bought ‘green’ and weathered in the Barrack Road yard. Oak was expensive and was only used if requested or something special was needed. Alf used to sign write all the brass coffin plates, it was a difficult job and took some skill, each one taking about an hour to complete. In the late 1950’s residents of the Pit Site area of Barrack Road were served with compulsory purchase orders. It was to be demolished to make way for the so called, bypass, which did not actually bypass the town but divided it in two. So much for town planning! Alf bought 119 Bargates in 1958, it was two houses, and he spent a year converting it to business premises- offices, chapels, garages, workshops and stores with a flat above. In 1959 the business moved from Barrack Road to Bargates.

Staff 2009 After Alf’s death and then Phil’s in 1991, Roy carried on running the business along with Terry. Roy is now retired and Terry continues. At the present time the property and shares are all owned by family members. The town has seen many changes and Miller Bros. has changed with it. It has remained a true family business which is still going strong with traditional values at the forefront of every funeral that we arrange showing dignity and respect throughout. Compiled by Bev Miller 01202 474108 bevbrewhouse@btopenworld.com This is a very much shortened version of the History of Miller Bros. The full version is 28 pages of A4 including numerous photographs through the years.Contact Bev for any more information.

Whilst at Barrack Road there was still more building work than funerals, then the funerals increased, until, at Bargates, they were also making coffins for other local firms. The building work was gradually reduced until in 1974 it stopped altogether. In 1973 Miller Bros. bought the business of F.P Butler also in Bargates, to incorporate the name along with Butler’s long associations with the town. In the early days a ‘coffin cart’ was used to deliver the coffin to the house of the deceased where it stayed until the day of the funeral. The cart would be pushed within the town, not very discreetly, everyone knew what it was for- ‘there’s Miller’s off with their cart again’! When a hearse or car were needed they were hired from Bournemouth, very few undertakers had their own vehicles. Miller Bros. have had a variety of vehicles over the years, from the first black Model T Ford, Daimler, Humber, Volvo and Ford to today’s fleet of hearse and cars. Alf Miller died in 1974, three years after his grandson Terry joined the family business. Terry had trained in London passing funeral directing exams and becoming a qualified embalmer. Alf had also passed the funeral exams and was one of the first in England and Bournemouth to do so. It was Alf who really built up the business after the war and without his hard work it would not be where it is today.

Community In the midst of the cold, wet, grey and depressing January of 2010 a dedicated band of people struggle hundreds of miles across the snowcovered roads to the south coast.

Their goal? CONCEPTION,

a convention held at Hoburne Naish Holiday Park, perched on the cliffs just outside Highcliffe. For five days and nights they played games huddled around tables. Role-playing games. that may exist within those genres rather than themselves. CONCEPTION had about 500 attendees this year and has now been running for the past eleven years. Attendees have during that period, come from as far afield as the U.S. It regularly has groups travelling from Europe.

hat are role-playing games? Well, we’ve all imagined a situation and what we would have done in it. Be it as children playing with their toys, as team-building exercises in the workplace or watching films and thinking “I wouldn’t have done that!” Role-playing games are simply a structured version of the same thing, for fun, with people of a like mind in a social situation. The difference is that you are not only imagining yourself as being in the situation but are acting the part of someone who maybe very different from yourself (and in some cases not even human!). The games at CONCEPTION are structured into sessions lasting roughly four hours (though normal games may last considerably longer). The majority of these games consist of groups of 6-8 people. One person acts as a referee whose task it is to describe the situations that the remaining people (the players) face. The situations described are often based loosely upon themes made popular at the cinema, on television or in books. Examples are Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, James Bond, X-files and Indiana Jones. The common denominator between all these being that they are fantasy situations and the players will be playing the part of characters

Although run by volunteers from gaming groups in Christchurch and Poole purely for the not at all serious purpose of gaming, the convention does have a serious side, since it has, during this time, contributed around £90,000 to various charities (including £13,000 this year). This year “Help for Heroes” and “Round Table Children’s’ Wish” were the main benefactors. For further information about the convention or local role-playing clubs please contact: Andrew Mussell (01202) 479959 If you would like to read more about Conception then go to www.conceptionuk.org If you are interested in having a Star Wars Clone or Stormtrooper attend a charitable event you are running please contact evadafobos@ntlworld.com

LIVES in the day of Rob Griffith, Christchurch Volunteer Coordinator…

Community The Friends of Christchurch Railway Station are a team of volunteers working alongside the local rail authorities to create a fitting gateway to our historic town of Christchurch for the benefit of visitors and local residents alike. You can find out more about the friends’ activities at: www.friendsofchristchurchstation.bravehost.com

s Volunteer Coordinator, I match ‘people with time to spare’ to local volunteering opportunities. Volunteers come from a wide variety of backgrounds and circumstances: employed people, people looking for work, retired people, people with family commitments… There is something for everyone to get involved in whatever their skills, interests or experience.

Ready for the off! – Strollers ready to be led by walk leaders Marion Slade and Pauling Sly (kneeling from left)

Regular walks, led by trained walk leaders, are held throughout the year to encourage people to use nearby open spaces for physical activity in the company of other people and at their own pace! Walks last from 40-60 minutes. Why not put your best foot forward and join the Strollers? Those people newly resolved to doing more walking are very welcome. The Strollers meet at the following locations and times in May: From Saxon Square (outside Oswald Bailey) 10.30am on Wed 5 May

From left: Karen Hawley, Rob Griffith and Yvette Turney

Soon after taking up my role, I was delighted to see the number of people wishing to become volunteers, soaring. Inevitably, this had an impact on my time – I just needed some help! Karen Hawley and Yvette Turney were both looking for support roles and when they met me to discuss how their skills could be utilised, I knew immediately how they could be put to good use and become an essential part our Christchurch Volunteering team! Of course my role and our volunteering team would not have been possible without Christchurch Community Partnership as sponsor of this work. Christchurch Community Partnership is the local independent charity that brings together individuals and organisations that want to improve the quality of life of those people who live in, work in and visit Christchurch. In response to community needs and aspirations, the partnership’s creative and enthusiastic volunteers have developed and continue to develop a broad range of practical and innovative projects to benefit the community; here are just some of them:

From left: Stella Jackson-Smith, Jim Etheridge, Stephanie King, Lillian Jeffries. Wilbert Smith, Sue and Dave Tyack

From Highcliffe cliff car park (at Café) 1.30am on Mon 10 May From Civic Offices (by notice board) 10.30am on Fri 21 May To find out more, please contact Julia Whelan on 01202 495017 As you may know, the existing Druitt Hall is not what it was when it was built as a ‘temporary’ community structure back in 1953. Nevertheless, there is still the need for a ‘hub’ for individuals and local organisations to meet, exchange information and hold activities, and much more… in the centre of Christchurch. Christchurch Community Partnership has led on designing and raising funds for a building to meet the needs of Christchurch in the 21st century. To date, £100,000 has been raised through successful applications to Trusts and from sterling fund raising work by people in the community, but there’s still more to be done… If you want to add your enthusiasm for and/or experience of fund raising to ours, we’d like to hear from you – my contact details appear below. If you have some spare time and would like to become a volunteer then please contact Rob Griffith on 07907 868377, email: r.griffith@christchurch.gov.uk or come in and meet the team at the Regent Centre, Christchurch – we’re there every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm. You could also visit the website www.christchurchmatters.org and find out more about the partnership’s activities, events and meetings to which all are welcome. You too could make a difference in our community!

Community

Community Events and Information 3 May 2010 Country Fair, Somerford. FROGS, the Community Association in Grange Ward, are holding their annual Country Fair 12.00noon 5.00pm 3 May 2010 Bournemouth & Poole College students present:- May Fun Day at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am - 4.00pm Christchurch Food & Wine Festival 7 - 16 May 2010 Full details of all festival events are available on the Festival’s website: www.christchurchfoodfest.co.uk 8th May 2010 - Psychic Evening with Keith Charles with special guest medium Ivan Lee The Regent Centre 7.30pm A unique evening of clairvoyance. Keith Charles is a highly gifted medium and psychic who delivers detailed proof of life after death with dignity, sincerity and sometimes a touch of humour from those who live in the spirit world. Tickets: £12 Concessions £11 or 2 tickets for £20 7-28 May - Fabricating the Landscape Exhibition of textile landscapes by members of CADArts in the Regent Centre Foyer, High Street, Christchurch. Tel. 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com Wedding Open Evening 10th May 6pm – 8pm The Captain’s Club Hotel. Are you planning your special day .......... looking for the perfect venue? Why not come and join the wedding team, for a complimentary glass of bubbly and have the opportunity of seeing the Waterside Suite prepared for a wedding reception. For further details please contact the Conference and Events office on 01202 475111 11th May 2010 We’ll Meet Again The Regent Centre 2.30pm A welcome return from this lively and humorous ensemble, who have wowed audiences over the last couple of years here with their mix of songs and humour from the 40’s. Friday 14 May 2010 - A Night at the Museum - Red House Museum 7:30pm The Workhouse Master and Mistress will take you back in time to the grim old days of the Red House Museum’s past life as a Victorian workhouse at this special evening event. You will take on the identity of a workhouse

inmate; learn about the diet of gruel and bread, the purpose of hard work, and lessons in the three Rs where the only encouragement is the Master’s cane. Don’t worry! The Master and Mistress promise to transport you back to modern times for fine wine and nibbles afterwards! Come in period costume if possible . . . if not, the Museum will provide caps and bonnets. Tickets cost: £7.50 per person. Please contact the Museum to book as places are strictly limited 16th May 2010 Beat on the Street The Regent Centre 7.30pm Beat on the Street is Beat’s 6th annual show and, as always, is an uplifting, upbeat, energetic performance full of street dance and musical theatre. This is an award winning local dance company who will thoroughly entertain you with their nonstop, high energy show. Tuesday 18th May, 2.30pm, Christchurch Library - ’It was the Butler Whodunnit: the Golden Age of Detective Fiction’ a talk by Ken Basham of The Friends of Christchurch Libraries. Refreshments. Tickets from the Library: Paid for in Advance: Friends 50p, Non Members £1.50. On the Door: Friends £1.00, Non Members £2.00 21st May 2010 An Evening with Pam Ayres The Regent Centre 7.30pm Pam’s shows sell out wherever she appears, and her current show includes material from her bestselling books, SURGICALLY ENHANCED, WITH THESE HANDS, and THE WORKS, along with new poems and stories. Pam’s books still regularly appear in the bestseller charts, and many of her poems feature in school textbooks around the world. On TV Pam has recently been seen on QI, The One Show, The Paul O’Grady Show, and Countdown. 23rd May 2010 LDN Wrestling The Regent Centre 3.00pm The colourful, charismatic superstars of the ring are coming for an afternoon of entertainment featuring the top stars of LDN Wresting! Post show you will also get the chance to meet the stars and maybe even grab yourself a souvenir or two! See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen on these shores – You won’t want to miss this fantastic action packed wrestling afternoon out! Tickets: £10.50 Concessions £8.50

Saturday 29 May 2010 Heritage Day Christchurch Castle Walk – an insight into the history of the castle by local historian Michael Hodges. Meet Palmers Piece at Town Bridge, Bridge Street at 2pm. Bookable at Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street. Adult £3.00 Child £1.50 29th May 2010 The Cavern Beatles The Regent Centre 7.30pm Forty years on and the music of The Beatles remains as fresh and uplifting as it was back in the Swinging Sixties. The classic songs that have now inspired and influenced generations are performed with passion and reverence by The Cavern Beatles. “Like a scene from A Hard Day’s Night – amazing” – Sunday Times. Tickets: £16 Concessions £15

Community

Saturday 29th May 2010 Christchurch Community Celebration (Saxon Square & Druitt Gardens) 10am – 4pm Throughout the day there will be stalls and workshops, displays, crafts, discussions and performances. An opportunity to discover the richness of our community and get to know each other. The event will be a colourful and fun time for Christchurch to blow its own trumpet!

Collectors Market – Regent Centre, Mondays 10am – 3pm and Saturdays from 10am. Also Craft Fair on Fridays 10am – 3pm. Margaret Etheridge – 01202 485423

Regent Centre – 01202 499199 Red House Museum – 01202 482860 On the 24th & 25th July 2010 Mudeford Arts Festival will be held on Mudeford Quay Picnic Green The march of the merpeople on Mudeford, escorting the Magnificent Mudeford Mermaid will open the FREE Festival. The mermaid will be built from CDs and silver sparkly materials donated by the community. CDs can have messages and wishes on the back. We invite people to bring these and help us begin to assemble her on 29th May at the Christchurch Community Celebration in Saxon Square and Druitt Gardens. www.MudefordArtsFestival.org Festival Office 01425 279 167

Transition Towns organiser, Julie Smith, is heading up the Environmental Area of Christchurch Community Celebration (CCC). She wants to get kids involved in recycling. Using the theme of animals and wildlife, she has been working 28 - 30 May 2010 Bournemouth Sevens Festival alongside teachers and children at The Priory and - For more info visit www.BournemouthSevens.com Somerford Juniors to make realistic and fantastical or call 01202 302855. Tickets available from the BIC sculptures from materials that might otherwise be thrown away. and Ticketmaster The sculptures will be judged on the Friday 28 May by Peter Holloway, Countryside Services. The 28 May - 10 June Christchurch Calendar school will receive a £15 voucher from Stewarts to Exhibition Original paintings submitted for the invest in plants or a tree. The winners will also then Christchurch Calendar which is being sold to raise go on display. It is hoped that the sculptures will funds for the rebuilding of Druitt Hall. 10-4 daily at get young people involved with both environmental The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch issues and the CCC. Tel. 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com Christchurch Folk Club holds sessions at Ye Olde George Inn, Castle Street the last Wednesday of every month at 8.30pm. All are welcome. Join in or just simply listen. Admission is FREE. For more information please look us up; www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/christchurchfolk/

For all events at the Red House Museum it is advised that you book early by calling 0845 603 5635. Please note that some of these events are held in the lecture room which is accessed via two flights of stairs. You can also visit our website for more information on all events held at The Red House Museum.

Social Club for the Disabled at Portfield Hall on Mondays 10am-2pm. Lunch included. For more information or help with transport, please call Rosemary 01202 485558 Adm. £2.95/3.95

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