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contents Local History by Phil Tate What's On Community Notices What's on Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Peter's Business Column An English Mum Win £25 Christchurch & District Arts Christchurch Christmas Festival 1000km Ride between our twin towns! On the Water Coffee Break Mindbenders Christchurch Citizens Association Kid's Page Poetry Corner Garden View Scouting Recipe Christchurch Rotary Adopt a Pet Regent Centre Listings Dorset Fire & Rescue Puzzle Solutions Index Useful Contacts
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The last weekend of this month sees one of Christchurch’s largest events of the year, and I think it’s probably my favourite event locally too - The Christchurch Cheryl Christmas Festival. So, pop a note in your diary to reserve Saturday 29th November for the whole day as the festivities begin from 10am with a Christmas market in the High Street selling a variety of food, drink and Christmas gifts, then go on to enjoy a whole programme of events through to 7pm that evening, more details and times can be found on page 19. Don’t forget to pop into the local shops too whilst you’re there, they can sometimes be forgotten about on market days and they are so important to the local economy, so please don’t forget them! In fact, why not make it your mission to pop into a shop that you’ve not been in before or for a very long time just to see what’s in there? You never know, you may be pleasantly surprised and find something fabulous for that special someone or maybe even spoil yourself. Or why not try somewhere else to eat or drink? Step outside of your ‘norm’ and try something new – try it, you might like it! Cheryl Cheryl Dennett Editor & Publisher
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Saturday 1st November The Christchurch & Highcliffe Branch of Save the Children is holding a Coffee Morning at The Mayors Parlour, Saxon Square, Christchurch, from 10am 12noon. Coffee/Tea and homemade cake £1.50. There will be a Raffle and Christmas Cards will be available to purchase. Friday 31st October-Monday 22nd December Christmas Present Makers at the Hayloft. Our local artists have been busy creating an array of original but affordable gifts for Christmas. The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane Christchurch 10-4 daily. Admission free. Saturday 1st November Christchurch Spiritualist Centre. Visiting Medium Shaun Gray will be holding an all day Workshop. Friday 21st Demonstration of Mediumship with Tom Smith & Janet Emilymae, all in aid of our charity for 2014. Details etc 01202 463985 or 07936 380114 www.christchurchsc.org.uk Saturday 1st November Coffee morning, Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall from 10am -12.30.Coffee, bric a brac, cakes, jigsaws, jewellery, souvenirs, books. Admission free, donations welcome. All proceeds to RNLI. Saturday 1st November Craft and Vintage Fayre, 10am-1pm, Bransgore Village Hall, BH23 8AY. Celebrating Remembrance Day/ Wartime memories. Over 30 stalls of local crafts, foods and vintage. Homemade cakes and refreshments at Vintage prices. Free Draw, FREE ENTRY, Supporting Julias House. Details 07812 555516. Monday 3rd November Highcliffe Horticultural Society will be holding their November meeting at St. Mark’s church hall, Hinton Wood Ave. Highcliffe at 7-30pm. Neil Lovesey will give an illustrated talk on The Bee-Friendly Garden. Visitors welcome. Entry £1. Contact 01425 272962 for details. Wednesday 5th - 26th November The Autumn series of lectures continues at the Red House Museum at 2pm every Wednesday. For
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further information, call into the Museum or visit the website www.hants3.gov.uk/redhouse Thursday 6th November The Bransgore Horticultural Society AGM will take at the Resource Cente, Ringwood Road, Bransgore, commencing at 7.30 pm. Friday 7th November Christchurch Floral Society’s meeting at Priory House Princess Avenue will be a Christmas demonstration by Anne Maree Dicker title “It’s a Gift” Competition “Joy to the World” Doors open 1-30 for 2pm start All Welcome. Saturday 8th November The Salvation Army, at Stour Road, will be holding a Christmas Fayre from 10-12 with lots of different stalls plus refreshments and may be a visit from Father Christmas. Sunday 9th November Charity Car Wash - 10am-1pm at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Piper’s Drive, BH23 4TR. Come and get your car washed whilst enjoying a hot beverage & a bacon bap. No need to book, just turn up! Tuesday 11th November Open day for volunteers at the Priory Church, Christchurch. If you have an hour or two to spare once a week/fortnight/month then come along 2–4pm and find out more. Light refreshments available. Tuesday 11th November Christchurch Cancer Research UK, Charity No 1089464 Pamper Evening, 6-9pm at St Joseph’s Community Hall, Purewell Christchurch BH23 1EH. Tickets £5 to include a glass of wine or soft drink and nibbles. Telephone 01425 278799 or 07974 966701. Wednesday 12th November Highcliffe Flower Club. Come and watch professional flower arranger Irene Hickson demonstrate in the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road at 2pm, doors open 1.30pm. Also an exhibition with Christmas table arrangement, visitors are welcome. Thursday 13th November Friendly afternoon get together for Parkinson sufferers and their carers, 2pm in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive, St Catherine’s Hill. New members are always welcome.
Saturday 15th November Family Fun Quiz Night, 7pm at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, BH23 4TR. Come along and test your knowledge, tickets cost £8 & include Fish & Chip supper, bring your own drink. Call 01425 272084 www. mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk Saturday 15th November Christmas Fair at Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Kilmington Way, BH23 5BL. Stalls include: Gifts, Tombola, cakes, books & games, and a Grand Draw. Teas and delicious mince pies. Doors open 2pm. FREE ENTRY. All welcome Sunday 16th November CADArts Christmas Craft Fair, Wide variety of locally made crafts. Musical entertainment and Grand Prize Draw. Hoburne Farm Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch. 10.30am-4pm. Admission £1. Wednesday 19th November Amberwood-Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute will meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe, 2pm Speaker: Michael Andrews “Christchurch – a Smuggling Town”. Enjoy tea, biscuits, raffle, and sales table. Please come and join us. Further details from Marina 01425 271426. Thursday 20th November Highcliffe WI. Doors open at 7pm (Day Centre, Lymington Rd) to hear all about the Tolpuddle Martyrs. If you’d like to join us for this talk followed by refreshments quiz and a raffle, ring our secretary on 01425 271995 for more info. Thursday 20th November Napkin Folding with Luigi, a highly entertaining demonstration & workshop with a Christmas theme by Luigi Spotorno. Highcliffe Library - 2.30pm. Phone 01425 272202 or call into the library for tickets. Library Friends £1, Non Members £4. Friday 21st November Christchurch Spiritualist Centre. Demonstration of Mediumship with Tom Smith & Janet Emilymae, all in aid of our charity for 2014. Details etc 01202 463985 or 07936 380114 www.christchurchsc.org.uk Saturday 22 November Christmas Bazaar from 11am to 2pm at The Immaculate Conception & St Joseph Catholic Church, Purewell,Christchurch,BH23 1 EZ. Wide variety of stalls: jewellery, wood turned items, knitwear, haberdashery, florist, bottles, sweets, cakes, bric-abrac, etc. All welcome
Saturday 29 November Christchurch Christmas Festival - Christmas market in the High Street 10am - 7pm Music and entertainment throughout the day in Saxon Square and other locations along within the Town. Santa and his reindeer will fly into Peeks Partystore car park in Reid Street at 4.00pm and will process down Bargates to arrive in the High Street at 4.30pm. Santa will then take his reindeer down to the Priory Church where the reindeer can be petted and children can hand in their Christmas wish letters. Lights switch-on in the High Street at the later time of 6pm. Saturday 29th November Christmas Fayre, Highcliffe St Mark Primary School, 11am–1.30pm, Various Stalls, Grand Raffle, Games & Refreshments, All welcome! Saturday 29th November Christchurch Priory Church Advent Fayre/Craft Fayre 10am-6.30pm, Gifts, Raffle, Toys, Competitions, Children’s Games, Books, Bric a Brac, Refreshments, Priory Shop open. Choral Evensong in the Great Quire at 5pm. Entertainment by the Priory Choirs and Musicians.
To see more events in Christchurch visit www.visitchristchurch.info
Community Notices Contact the elderly requires volunteer host and hostesses to entertain up to six elderly people and two car drivers for afternoon tea one Sunday afternoon a year, in their private homes. Phone Carolyn - 01202 424482.
Regular Markets Every Monday - Christchurch Market (all year) Up to 100 traders selling a variety of food, clothes, household goods, plants and bric-a-brac in the mainly traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square. Christchurch Country Market. Everything home-baked, homemade and homegrown locally. Every Monday 9.30-11.30. Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.
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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Beginner Iyengar Yoga classes at The Bay Tree and Wessex Health Centre in Christchurch - daytimes and evenings. Kindly contact ELAINE REES on elainerees@ europe.com or 07504 823517 for more information. Start off your Monday morning by doing an all over body workout at the Beaufort Centre, Beaufort road, Southbourne 9.30 - 10.30am. Lose that weight before Christmas. Phone Jan 01202 391468 Pregnancy yoga based exercise, breathing & relaxation classes. Stretch & strengthen your body, relieve aches & pains and prepare for birth. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners, from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Tuesdays in Christchurch. Contact Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove.me.uk Candlelit Hatha Yoga & Relaxation. Wednesdays 1011:15am & 7:15-8:30pm at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel & Spa Thursdays 7:15-8:30pm at the Wessex Health Network British Wheel of Yoga Teacher. (07966) 199875 / becca@yogabee.co.uk. £39 for 6-week block (can carry one over) / £7 PAYG Chi Kung Exercise Classes, come and join us on Fridays 10.45am or 12.45pm (beginners) in the upstairs Studio at Wessex Health, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL Car park at rear. Fee £7.50 www.wessexhealthnetwork. co.uk Tutor Poppy 01202 735560. Mudeford Wood Tennis Club Calling New Members, friendly and good standard club located in Brabazon Drive, Mudeford. £60 per year, Social sessions 2-6pm Sats and 6-8pm Tues. (Plus Thursdays in Summer). Astroturf surface all weather, floodlights. Contact Gail 07973 514036 or Debbie 07592 014207 Art and Craft Local arts and crafts, The Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. Regularly changing exhibitions by local artists and craftspeople. Open daily 10-4pm for further details Tel - 01202 428004 Susan Knights Watercolour Classes, ‘Jump in and Get Wet’, small, friendly, informative classes - overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202
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481099 or email susanknights@hotmail.co.uk www. susanknights.co.uk Carbery Machine Knitting Club meet on the first Tuesday of each month at St George’s Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch BH23 2JR from 7-9pm. We are a small and friendly group who like to share our knowledge and experience. For further information please contact Joy on 01202 489614 The Friday Crafters, we are a small group of crafters who sell their crafts every Friday at the Regent Centre Cinema in the foyer, all gifts and everyday items all hand made and different. Table Top Sale at The Regent Centre, every Monday & Saturday from 10am- 3.30pm. selling: Costume/Vintage Jewellery, various Bric-a-Brac items, lovely homemade award winning cakes, etc.. CHRISTCHURCH ARTS GUILD meet on the 2nd Wednesday each month, 7-9pm, (open 6.30) in All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford, for professional artist demonstrations, critiques, etc. Open membership, Visitors welcome £3. www.christchurchartsguild.org 07775092755 Children Musical Steps Award-winning, educational and inspiring music classes for 0-5 years. Join the wonderful world of music, learning and fun at The Regent Centre on Mondays term time. Contact heather.smith@ musicalsteps.co.uk for details of trial classes. 0845 643 5025 www.musicalsteps.co.uk Squash or Racketball? Squash Juniors from 2yrs to teenagers: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Saturdays. Squash Adults, club night Fridays and Sundays, Racketball Adults; Mondays, Wednesdays & Friday mornings at 2 Riversmeet Leisure. Centre Contact Charlie on 07952 912732. Creative Ballet Classes for children 3+ at Portfield Rd, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2AQ Tuesdays & Thursday after school. Call Sally on 07950 459119 or visit carouseldanceanddrama.com or sally.burbage@gmail. com
The Salvation Army, in Stour Road, (close to the station) holds coffee mornings every Tuesday and Wednesday 9 - 11.30 am. Clothes, bric a brac, refreshments inc home made cakes and bacon baps. A warm welcome awaits you.
Portfield Bears Toddler group Tuesday’s, 9.30 - 11.30 at Portfield Community Hall, Portfield Road BH23 2TW. First session Free, Friendly group with loads of Toys, craft, singing, snack, juice, tea and coffee. Just turn up or contact Beth on 07771 276807. Music
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Tuesday night is music night! If you play a brass or woodwind instrument or are a music reading kit player, come and join the Christchurch and District Concert Band. Probably Christchurch’s best kept secret! No membership or subscription fees. Call 07974 320122
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Highcliffe Choirs for children 6-18 years - all welcome. Rehearsals weekly at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training Choir Thursday 4.455.45pm, Main Choir Fridays 4.15-6pm. Contact Ann Guest 01425 276544 for more information. Clubs and Societies Christchurch Probus Club meets 10.15am on the 1st Tuesday monthly at the East Close Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! Please contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett, on 01202-482528.
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Phoenix Widowers Fellowship. Come along and join our friendly group of gentlemen who understand your loss. Have a tea and chat or play carpet bowls. Share stories, make friends and help support each other. Monday 10.30 - 12.30 Christchurch Baptist Church Hall, in Bargates. Highcliffe Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Greystones House Monday and Wednesday evenings. Friendly welcome for players of all levels - hosts and improvers classes. Phone Beryl on 01425 276191.
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One applauds the plan’s overall proposal, which is “to celebrate Christchurch’s heritage assets and encourage economic growth”. Improving access to the town’s heritage buildings, making more of the Mayor’s Parlour, better signage for car parks and improving streetfurniture are all to be commended. But what about the main roads? The plan avoids any suggestion of pedestrianisation, but suggests widening footpaths and, at three crucial points (the Mayor’s Parlour, the Regent Centre and the Kings Arms), levelling the pavements and turning them into a continental-style area that has traffic calming benefits. A similar approach is suggested for Castle Street leading to the Priory. The sketches show a great visual improvement.
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he annual Christmas Craft Fair organised by CADArts will take place on Sunday 16th November at Hoburne Farm Holiday Park, Hoburne Lane, Christchurch. This popular event is set to be even more interesting this year with nearly fifty local craftspeople offering a wide variety of crafts from paintings to pottery, bags to bears, crackers to cushions, not to mention a whole range of different types of jewellery. It is an opportunity to purchase unique and original gifts at very affordable prices, whilst supporting local artists. A new feature will be a Grand Prize Draw with prizes donated by local businesses including The Chewton Glen, Lord Bute, Captains Club, Hoburne, Stewarts, Two Riversmeet and the Clay Studios. Tickets (50p) will be available on the day but can also be purchased at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch from 31st October when the CADArts Christmas collection of locally made gifts starts. Alternatively telephone Alexis Boseley 01425 277648. Entertainment will be provided by two young harpists, Bernice Cutler and Elena Bantock who won the CADArts Youth Trophy in 2013. Also on display will be the stained glass windows created by local schools in their art classes for the Priory Festival of Music and Art which was held for the first time in mid June this year. Refreshments are available and the entrance fee is ÂŁ1. Please contact Alexis, as above, for further details
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1000km Ride between our twin towns!
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Christchurch man has recently returned from a 650 mile cycling adventure between two of our twin towns.
Steve Haynes, a trustee of Christchurch Citizens Advice Bureau rode a singlespeed, fold up bike from Stuttgart in Germany to Budapest in Hungary, dropping by to see our friends in Aalen and Tatabanya along the way. Most of the journey was alongside the beautiful River Danube - just as well as with no gears to call upon and a small bike stacked up with camping gear, hills were a particularly tough proposition!
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In Aalen, Germany, he met up with the mayor and Hannah from the local twinning group and had a tour of the lovely medieval town centre whilst under the watchful eye of the “Aalen spy”. Looking down from the church tower, this mechanised head reflects the story from the middle ages when a spy was dispatched to head off an impending war. When he was discovered, he humorously admitted he was “a spy from Aalen”, and for his naïve honesty the town was spared! Aalen also has some interesting Roman remains as it was on the key defensive lines at the northern edge of the empire. It also has an historic mining complex. After leaving Aalen, Steve rode through one of the largest meteor craters on earth and stopped at Nordlingen, where the buildings are made of stone containing millions of microscopic diamonds. The huge pressure of the impact, 4.5 million years ago, fused the granite causing the minute gems to form. Flowing 3000 miles across Europe, the Danube is the continent’s longest river and Steve spent the next 8 days riding alongside through amazing scenery, across Germany and Austria to Vienna, then to Bratislava and on through Slovakia to the Hungarian border. Eurovelo 6 (a cross Europe cycle route) also took him up into the Wachau wine growing region, where vineyards stretched along the escarpments as far as the eye could see, and the winding cycle route was dotted with ruined castles, including the one at Durnstein where Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned. A long way east, just 30 miles off the Danube, lies Tatabanya, another of Christchurch’s twin towns. Set in a an area of magnificent hills, the town is overlooked by the largest bronze bird statue in the world, the mighty Turul.
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In legend, this bird led the founders of Hungary to their land. Steve met up with Susie, a teacher at the local school and her family, and explored the sights whilst enjoying the terrific hospitality they offered - which was most welcome after almost 2 weeks alone in a one man tent! Tatabanya has a great museum showcasing its mining history and is a great base for visiting the lakes of the region.
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The final leg of his journey was on to Budapest, the spectacular capital of Hungary. Steve arrived in the early evening when the fantasy architecture was washed with intense yellow lights, its buildings appearing to float magically on the river like great ocean liners. The next day he celebrated the completion of his ride beneath the Statue of Victory, a huge installation by the Soviets after World War 2 that overlooks the city from a surrounding hill. Lifting his small bike above his head he was able to reflect on the trip – he had travelled through 4 countries and over 1000km, pedalling over 1 million strokes, on a little fold up cycle more suited to popping round the shops. Raising funds to help local people! It was a great adventure, which also raised funds to support Christchurch Citizen’s Advice Bureau. This fantastic organisation helps over 1000 people in the local area each year, offering friendly, professional advice when it is most needed. Each bureau is an independent charity and Christchurch relies on grants from the Borough Council and others, plus charitable fundraising efforts. Through the ride, Steve has so far raised around £1000 - if you would like to help him support the bureau you can visit www.justgiving.com/ danubechallenge. Steve would like to specifically thank the following local companies for their support of his fundraising:
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Motorbiking, 143 Barrack Road (01202 479125. Cars to Go, 93 Barrack Road (01202) 389099 Mathews Shoes, 19 & 25 High Street (01202) 482231 Rapid PCs Unit 11 Silver Business Park (01202 478979. CycleXperience, 179 Barrack Road (01202) 486278, South Coast Fire Protection Ltd, 01202 460019 Ways YOU Can Help the CAB! The number of people the CAB can help is directly related to the number of volunteers and staff it has available. Volunteering with the CAB is a great way to learn new skills and knowledge whilst making a difference to your community. You could help as a volunteer advisor, or alternatively the CAB has an opening for an additional Trustee Director. Christchurch CAB is also seeking corporate sponsors to help support projects for 2015 and to ensure that it can continue its work long into the future. If you are interested in any of these opportunities then please contact the Bureau Manager on (01202) 470917 or admin@christchurchcab.org If you would like to find out more about the ride, the history and scenery of the Danube and stories from the road, then Steve’s new book “Single Speed to Budapest” will be out before Christmas. You can contact him at CEO@amilewith.me Steve was also assisted by Christchurch Twinning Association. For more details on how you can get involved cultural activities with our sister towns contact Howardandsheila@ntlworld.com ChristchurchEYE 21
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Private Rented Housing Demand for private rented housing is set to explode over the next five years and Government will need to work closer than ever before with the professional lettings industry, to meet the challenges of a burgeoning population. It is also estimated that up to one million more renters will be looking for homes in the next five years - adding to a rental market that has already doubled in the past 20 years and is expected to double again over the next two decades.
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There is going to be immense pressure to provide much needed quality private rented housing alongside owner occupied homes. Government will need to be creative in its support of landlords and the private rented sector to accommodate the housing needs allied to this unprecedented growth,” says Jeremy Clarke of Belvoir. Jeremy, who owns the Belvoir Office in Christchurch, says: “Existing Government schemes such as the Build to Rent initiative, designed to stimulate new private rented housing supply & attract institutional investment, are to be applauded but in my view our industry, in general, doesn’t know a lot about it and there has been no wide scale engagement with lettings agents. “Such schemes present an opportunity for lettings agents to work with developers to provide much needed rental stock for the buy to let market which not only continues to grow at a very fast rate, but also looks set to carry on doing so well into the future.” However, Jeremy believes there is also an immediate danger to existing housing stock following statements made by Labour Party, which many industry experts consider both ill-conceived and unworkable. “Proposed changes such as the introduction of rental caps and statutory long term rental agreements could discourage new landlords from investing in property and encourage existing buy to let investors to sell up due to increased costs. Alternatively they could be forced to pass those costs onto tenants. Far from being ‘protected’, tenants would be much worse off. Furthermore I believe that the proposals will only help rogue landlords and agents to introduce higher rents by the back door. “ Jeremy says: “The best way to maintain stimulus for a fair private rented sector is to establish a centralised regulator, since good regulation separates rogue agents from the herd; recognises the difference and forces them out of the market. The remaining good ones are encouraged to provide quality housing solutions and services in which we all take great professional pride. Self-regulating lettings agencies, such as Belvoir, already provide high levels of service, expertise and professionalism and we believe we lead the way in this area and our record on transparency is second to none.” Belvoir, along with all other reputable agents, wants to see Government bring in regulation for the entire sector - but it is essential that we, along with other professional bodies, are given the opportunity to help shape the future of such regulation so that both tenants and landlords can be assured of a high quality and transparent service in the future. It is essential to get it right first time. Jeremy Clarke, Belvoir 01202 588920
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f you go anywhere near the water in Christchurch you will see people with fishing rods, but there is a lot more going on just below the surface! Due to John the variety of local rivers this is one of the most diverse areas in the UK for fish. Reference was made to a Royal Fishery at Christchurch in 939AD. Currently Sembcorp Bournemouth Water have arrangements with fisheries and angling associations to ensure good management of the fish and waters running through Christchurch. Christchurch has a rich fishing heritage but unless you go out of your way you will not see some of the best spots. Driving into Christchurch you catch a glimpse of the River Avon, flowing behind St Catherine’s Hill, which attracts highly prized game fish including trout and salmon. Just behind Bargates is the Royalty Fishery, one of England’s most famous mixed coarse and game angling venues. The Fishery is steeped in angling history having produced record barbel, chub, pike and salmon. You can walk there but be aware that the fishery is within a conservation area and all wildlife is actively managed. The River Stour that flows through Christchurch is a typical muddy river and coarse fishing is good along its banks for species including mullet, dace, roach, perch and eels. If you like exploring the most attractive sections of the Stour are above Iford Bridge. There is access to walk along riverbank footpaths, but keep in mind that anglers appreciate not being disturbed. ‘Catch & Release’ is now the usual practice for most sport fisheries around the world. Local anglers have a healthy respect for fish and this approach helps to maintain so many species in Christchurch waters. See you on the water!
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y the time you read this, the clocks will have changed which signals the beginning of autumn. There is Bonfire Night to look forward to and with darker evenings the fireside beckons along with a good book and a glass of wine! We are delighted that the celebration of the reopening of Druitt Hall was well attended and was a great success. C
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Concern has been raised over the fact that Christchurch Police Station is to close. We were told that the station would be based at Ferndown, now we hear that this is also to close. With a high elderly population many residents feel very insecure without a Police presence in the town. We understand that Bridport is able to keep its full time enquiry office. This is something that we will be investigating. The Town Centre Strategy plans have now been on show if you missed the councils display, and are interested in the future of Christchurch please contact the CCA and we will send you a short summary of the proposals. We would be pleased to have your comments. November this year will be the 70th anniversary of the CCA and to mark this auspicious occasion we are going to hold a special social celebration on Monday December 1st in Druitt Hall at 7.30pm when we will welcome members past and present to a small buffet and a glass of wine. Our next meeting is November 6th and then celebration night, December 1st both in Druitt Hall at 7.30pm. Contact email: christchurchcitizensassociation@hotmail.co.uk or Phone 01202 388900
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Ok, so it’s a terrible heading, but November is the perfect time for planting new hedges, and at this time of year it’s a very safe bet. Prior to the use of containerised plants (which can be planted at almost any time of the year) planting between November and March was a gardeners only option, and as far as the plants are concerned it’s still the best by far. When plants are dormant (asleep) they will hardly even notice being moved, and by spring when their new leaves emerge their roots will have already pushed through the surrounding soil in their new home. Hedges are often thought of as hard work, time consuming and have been at the centre of heated neighbourly debates (whether it’s cutting them too low or letting them grow too high). They are great for blocking out unsightly views, adding privacy, and also make a wonderful place for wildlife to live, rest and nest. For the past 3 years we’ve had a variety of birds nesting in our Yew hedge and the addition of extra life in the garden always pleases me. If you’re looking for a quick solution to a green screen, then you have two options, either instant (such as a 2m high instant hedge, pre grown, trained and clipped, perfect for the impatient gardener), or Leylandii conifers. As I write this I can hear the screams, but it really is the best option for speed and it’s cost-effective. Do be aware that legally, as of a couple of years ago, you have to keep its growth contained to 2m high if on a boundary (this does not apply to any other species). For the more patient gardener, try the classic evergreen Yew hedging. Like most beautiful things in life, it’s more expensive to buy. It’s also slower growing (15-30cm per year), but does only require cutting once per year in September, and will provide you with the most beautiful hedge. I also favour the evergreen Portuguese laurel, which has a smaller leaf than the more common cherry laurel, or Beech if it doesn’t need to be evergreen. For a smaller hedge it has to be Box, but alternatives include Lavender, Berberis, Lonicera, and for the perfect no-cut low hedge go for a small Hebe, (simply choose a variety which only grows to the height you actually want the hedge to grow to). Happy Winter Gardening
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How to prepare for your Hedge Whichever hedge you choose, the ground preparation should be the same. For containerised, bare-root or root-balled hedges, dig out a trench which follows the line of the proposed hedge, this should be at least one and a half times wider and deeper than the rootball. Fork over the base of the trench and return some of the soil, so that when you plant the hedge it sits at the same level as previously planted (i.e. not too deep). Backfill with the removed soil, add a handful of bonemeal per plant, and dig in. Firm with your boot then water well before mulching with 5cm of compost, manure or bark clippings.
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Christchurch Scouts NOT JUST ABOUT KNOTS The Christchurch 7 fundraising at a local supermarket Scouting holds so many opportunities; it’s not all about tying knots, as you may think. In fact, scouting is about meeting new people, learning and respecting other cultures, places, languages, and religions. Let us tell you, we are not knot crazy. Scouting is layered with opportunities, one being the famous jamborees (held every four years). In July 2015 it is being held in Japan, one of the most populated countries in the world! This experience is life changing, with meeting new people from around the world, learning different cultures, beliefs, the chance to stay with a Japanese family, hiking, water sports, trying new foods, travelling to new places and so much more. 30,000 scouts and guides and 20,000 volunteers will be attending this 12 day camp. But, wait, we’ve jumped right into the deep end. We’ve forgotten one of the most important factors. As a starting point, a total of 140 scouts attended a selection camp hoping they would be chosen to be part of the 23rd Dorset (Brownsea) Unit. This camp was fun but very tiring. They called the lucky ones, who had been selected, the night we left the camp and instantly, there were 36 screaming teenagers; the excitement was uncontainable. So, we’ve all embarked on this crazy journey and it’s only becoming wilder as we jump the next hurdle. We say hurdle because it’s been hard (and tiring) but nothing will feel more rewarding as standing in Japan, knowing that we all worked hard and managed to raise that £3,300 fundraising goal.
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USE PEAR INSTEAD OF APPLE IN THESE INDIVIDUAL VERSIONS OF THE CLASSIC PUD WITH A CRUNCHY PISTACHIO TOPPING PREPARATION TIME: 10 MINS COOKING TIME: 35 MINS SERVES: 4
INGREDIENTS
4 large ripe English pears, peeled and cubed 100g golden granulated sugar 250g blackberries 200g plain flour 100g unsalted butter, cold, cut into small pieces 85g shelled pistachios, roughly chopped 100g demerara sugar ice cream or custard to serve (optional)
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Christchurch Rotary
T
he President of our club in Christchurch is President Colette Neaum. We asked Colette how she thought people view Rotary, her reply was “I think that the public view Rotarians as an aging bunch of do-gooders who collect money at Christmas Paul and put on the bonfire event at Stanpit Marsh. However, I believe that we are viewed quite favourably once the public realise that we do a lot besides this, both in the community and also worldwide.” Also, we asked Colette what she thought people would gain by membership - “Great fellowship, a strong sense of being part of a worldwide humanitarian organisation but at the same time an important part of our town. Being part of Rotary means that you are a member of the biggest charitable organisation in the world. We meet weekly to share ideas, hear guest speakers talk about a wide range of subjects and try to make the world a better place. Rotary does not discriminate by race or religion and helps everyone in times of need. Personally, I very much enjoy the company of club members and our many social activities.” Colette actively promotes commitment to the community and local schools, with competitions for children including ‘Young Chef’, ‘Youth Speaks’ and ‘Young Musician. Internationally, the club supports fundraising for Polio eradication and ‘Shelterbox’ disaster relief. Finally, we asked Colette how she would encourage people to become involved with Rotary? “ Speak to a Rotarian! Find out what we do, find out about being a member or a business partner, or sit in a comfy chair and go to the website.” www.rotary.org Our club meets at the Kings Hotel in Christchurch Club secretary is Dr. James Morton can be contacted by email on jamesrmorton42@gmail.com Membership committee through Vee Young on duckslanding@talktalk.net We look forward to seeing you soon.
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2 12 40
Carer Homes/Help Inter-‐County Nursing Care & Services Ltd 27 Queensmead Care Home 37 Apex Care 47 Children, Pets & Education Rugbytots Bournemouth & Christchurch 29 Highcliffe School 31 Entertainment Mudeford Men's Club
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Food and Drink Cliff House Hotel Bournemouth Custom Lunches DINE IN Gardens Mark Taylor Garden Services Chris Oliver Tree & Hedge Cutting Southern Tree Specialists
35 36 46 13 18 48
Health, Beauty & Lifestyle Highcliffe Dental Practice All Mobility Foot Rescue Dorset Denture Clinic Singing Lessons with Virginia King Stour Chiropractic Clinic czdCrosswords Forget Me Not Family Trees CJ Beaders Majic Tan & Beauty Salon Fairmile Florist Court House Clinics Specsavers
1 4 7 11 11 22 27 27 29 39 40 44 45
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3 4 5 13 16 17 24 28 28 32 32 33 38
Roof Exchange Build Exchange Liberty Design Architects Priory Plumbing Wilsons Trading (Dorset) Ltd Glass Exchange Tower View Windows & Conservatories Made 2 Measure Fitted Bedrooms Doveshill Construction & Electrical Charlie Hanshaw Handyman A Beautiful Clean Pure & Clean Window & Gutter Cleaning
38 38 39 39 39 41 41 42 43 47 48 48
Local Events Christchurch & District Arts Christchurch Christmas Festival
17 19
Motoring, Boating and Travel Christchurch Coaches RIBS Marine Blue Ride Powerboat Training Maarten's Taxi Keith Motors
12 18 25 50 51
Property Management Richard Godsell Estate Agents Belvoir Lettings Bullock & Lees Estate Agents Homefield Park
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Useful Contacts Police/Crime Police (Emergency) Police (Non-‐emergency) Crimestoppers Neighbourhood & Home Watch
999 101 0800 55 51 11 01202 222 222
Medical/Health Services NHS Direct Dorset Out-‐of-‐hours Bournemouth A&E Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital British Red Cross Loan Service
0845 46 47 111 01202 70 41 67 01202 30 36 26 01202 486 361 01202 484074
Local Council & Services Christchurch Borough Council Dorset County Council Christchurch Information Centre Regent Centre Bournemouth Airport Post Office Dorset Family Information Service
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Chemists The Grove Pharmacy 01202 484310 48 The Grove, Christchurch Mon – Fri 9-6 Sat 9-1 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 Your Local Boots Pharmacy 01202 486276 2A Twynham Avenue, Christchurch Mon-Fri 8.45-1/2-6.15 Mudeford Pharmacy 01425 272798 94 Mudeford, Christchurch Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30(Weds ‘til 1) Sat 9-1/2-5 Boots the Chemist 01202 483034 23 Saxon Square, Christchurch Mon-Sat 9-1.30/2.30-5.30 Burton Pharmacy 01202 477771 123 Salisbury Road, Burton
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