The Christchurch Directory - April 2011

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Choose the support you want Support4Me is a friendly and professional service which provides support and care for the whole family.

They offer a wide range of services for people to purchase, designed to make life easier and help people to maintain their independence.

Support4Me has trained support brokers who are available to work with individuals to put together the right package of care and support to suit them.

A wide range of other services are offered and can be tailored to suit the needs of the individual, these include: •

Help around the home and garden, for example, cleaning and ironing.

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Support for people to allow them to continue to attend their favourite club or

just get out the house for a few hours.

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Help with shopping and to organise and prepare meals.

Brian Swann, Director of Operations and Partnerships, commented: “Support4Me allows people to build a care plan to suit their individual needs. Whether someone wants their whole house spring cleaned or just need a light bulb changing, we can help. People have the flexibility to purchase as little as an hour of support at a time. Contact Support4Me on 0300 123 3330 to see how we can help you.”

Support4Me is part of the BCHA family.

BCHA are a specialist housing and social care provider who have over 40 years of experience of helping people access the right housing, health, learning and work opportunities.

Support4Me

A support service for the whole family Support4Me is a friendly and professional service you can purchase, which provides support and care to help people maintain their independence.

We can provide a wide range of support to people including, help around the home and garden, support to get out and about, help with shopping, preparing meals and much more.

To find out how Support4Me can help you, contact us: We are a local not for profit exempt charity registered under the Industrial and Provident Societies Act 1965. No. 18497R

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Website: www.support4me.org.uk Phone: 0300 123 3330 E-mail: info@support4me.org.uk

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Hello Christchurch!

We have another fabulous edition of The Christchurch Directory this month. We also have a BRAND NEW website for you to look at!

Type www.thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk and it will be there! The Magazines are online and can be viewed fully in the back issues section.

In addition to that we have a Facebook page and Twitter where you will find extra information about some of the businesses Published by: inside of the Directory as well as some Debbie & Stephen Corney photos and news from myself, Steve and Dorset Publications Hayden! We decided to try and keep up the with the times, so please take a look Telephone: and let us know what you think. It is all 01202 894397 new at the moment, so more data will be added daily. There is a ‘contact us’ section Email: info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk on the website where you can send a message to us and of course you can Copy deadline for write to us on Facebook or Twitter!

May 2011 edition: 25th April 2011 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Christchurch Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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We want to help promote local clubs and societies on the website so please email the details and we will promote you for free. If you have a business and want to be part of all the fun please call or email me!

In the prize wordsearch this month you can win tickets to see the Celtic Tenors perform at The Regent Centre on 8th May. So grab a cuppa, settle down and give it a go.

Have a Very Happy Easter!

Best Wishes,

Debbie

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OPENING TIMES Mon-Fri 10am–5pm 10am–1pm

65 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE Sat

“The best stocked Independent Needlecraft Supplier in the South” FOR ALL YOUR EMBROIDERY, PATCHWORK, QUILTING & HABERDASHERY SUPPLIES Adults’ & Children’s Classes & Children’s Parties

kits ▪ fabrics ▪ patchwork & quilting ▪ haberdashery ▪ zips ▪ needles ▪ scissors ▪ threads ▪ buttons ▪ ribbons ▪ braids ▪ gifts ▪ ideas ▪ advice

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MID-WEEK DINNER

SPECIAL LUNCH

(Tues-Thurs)

(Tues-Sat)

1 COURSE £14.50

2 COURSE £11.95

...For a Unique Dining Experience!

Book Lunch or Dinner for 4 and Pay for 3!

Food Only • Tuesday - Thursday (excluding Special Events) • Valid until 30 June 2011

Special Events Cookery Demonstration Lunches and Dinners, Wine Tasting Lunches and Dinners, Fine Dine and Wine Evenings, Summer Jazz Nights Daily Echo BEST of the BEST Awards BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE 2010 • BEST RESTAURANT 2009 AA for culinary excellence

PLEASE PHONE US FOR MORE INFORMATION OPEN TUES — SAT Lunch and Dinner 12 Church Street, Christchurch (near Priory) www.splinters.uk.com 01202 483454

NO VAT TO PAY!

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RHV All aspects of Tree & Hedge work undertaken

By Experienced & Qualified tree surgeons Working to B.S. 3998 For a Free Consultation & Quotation

Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: West Moors 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389

Seasoned Logs Split & Delivered to Requirement Contact: Ross Vermaak Tel: West Moors 890363 Mobile: 07868 693389

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Celebrating 60 years of keeping it in the family Keith Motors exclusively launched the new Ford Focus at a preview event for clients and VIP guests at the East Close Hotel, Christchurch on 5th March 2011, a week before the national release. The family run dealership were also celebrating their 60th anniversary and guests were able to view and test drive the new model; experience ‘Focus’ magic tricks performed by one of the world’s top magicians; listen to music from Alani string quartet; and take part in a charity raffle. £130 was raised from the raffle ticket sales, which Keith Motors topped up to £200, and donated to Oakhaven Hospice Trust.

Guests were treated to the exclusive launch of the new Ford Focus, along with the opportunity to take part in a test drive. Members of Keith Motors and their sister company Lambs of Ringwood, were at the event providing guests with their expert knowledge and advice. The event also included an official ribbon cutting by dealer principal Robin Webb together with members of the Keith family, as well as Oakhaven Hospice Trust’s community fundraiser Jill West. The trust provides specialist care and support for patients facing life limiting illness and their loved ones. Money raised from the

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raffle ticket sales totalled £130, which was then topped up by Keith Motors by £70, totalling £200 altogether, and then donated to Oakhaven Hospice Trust.

Robin Webb, dealer principal says “We are delighted to be celebrating the launch of the new Ford Focus as well as Keith Motors 60th anniversary. The event has been a fantastic opportunity to showcase the critically-acclaimed new Ford Focus to our clients and VIP guests as well as to raise funds for Oakhaven Hospice Trust.”

The event took place at the East Close Hotel, nestled in the New Forest near Christchurch, who kindly donated a meal for two and an overnight stay at the hotel. Keith Motors also donated an MOT for life, a platinum valet and the chance for four sets of guests to take home a Ford Focus for the weekend.

Keith Motors of Christchurch is a family run Ford Dealership and has been running for 60 years. The company has been a Ford Dealer since 1980, and offers sales, parts, services, rapid fit and rental.

For further information on Keith Motors, go to www.keithmotors.com or call 01425 271371.

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The Bournemouth Hearing Show Bringing the world of hearing to the South Coast The Bournemouth Hearing Show takes place at The Village Hotel (next to Bournemouth Hospital) on Wednesday May 4th from 10am – 3.30pm. Explore the latest innovations in the world of hearing aids, assistive listening devices plus related products and services. Most of the world's largest hearing aid manufacturers will be in attendance with specialists on hand to discuss your particular needs.

Pre-register prior to the event at www.bournemouthhearingshow.co.uk or by calling 01202 866947 and your ticket will be ready to collect on arrival.

There will be the opportunity to have your hearing screen checked before exploring the latest hearing solutions from the world's leading manufacturers.

Admission is FREE, so pop along with some friends, enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee and enter the free prize draw for your chance to win a pair of premium quality hearing aids.

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TIMELESS Beauty

together we can turn back time Set in a tranquil and private setting away from the hustle and bustle of every day life, Timeless Beauty’s clinic in Christchurch offers relaxing anti-ageing and beauty treatments for face and body, utilising the latest safe and effective non-surgical cosmetic methods from the world leaders in Anti-Ageing Technology.

• Jet M - Jet your skin - World leaders in hydro-dermabrasion • Microdermabrasion - as seen on 10 Years Younger • Crystal Clear Oxygen Facials • Crystal Clear Tanning

TIMELESS Beauty

Now also offering: • Eyelash Extensions • Nail Art

Call to discuss the best treatment for you at sensible prices

And introducing the latest breakthrough treatment with the new Environ® Ionzyme® DF Machine

BROADWAY ROOFING EST OVER 30YRS •

• Gel & Acrylic nails • Non-surgical Facelifts - as seen on 10 Years Younger • Reiki • Reflexology • BABTAC Accredited

For New Roofs - Flat & Pitched • Slating, Tiling & Felt • All Types of Leadwork • Chimneys Built or Removed • High Performance Felt • Repairs & Restoration • UPVC Soffits & Fascias

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FREE ESTIMATES • FULLY INSURED • ALL WORK GUARANTEED

Pay Only When Work Is Completed To Your Satisfaction

07769 694 425 www.timeless-beauty-uk.com

Dorset Denture Clinic Creating Natural Smiles • • • • • •

New dentures Relines Home visits Denture repairs Free parking Affordable prices

Dentures created within the clinic, offering

THE MOST COST EFFECTIVE SERVICE FOR DENTURE WEARERS FREE CONSULTATIONS ~ FREE DENTURE CHECK

Tel: 01202 246939

01425 272380

Mobile: 07812 730379

415c Lymington Road, Highcliffe, Dorset, BH23 5EN

25 Sunnyhill Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH6 5HR

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The Knowledge of Quality Clothing Connoisseur has been established as an independent fashion retailer in Church Street, Christchurch for many years and enjoys a reputation for quality, individuality and fashionable clothes across a range of prices.

We offer tops and skirts, trousers and jackets, knitwear and dresses and a variety of accessories including scarves and jewellery.

We think that the time we devote to sourcing original

designs and materials is well spent and appreciated by our customers.

So if you are looking for something a little out of the ordinary and welcome personal service backed by experience, visit Connoisseur at 22 Church Street, Christchurch close to the Priory, and be sure of a happy and satisfying shopping experience. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Individual Clothes of Quality

CONNOISSEUR of CHRISTCHURCH

22 Church Street, Christchurch Dorset, BH23 1BW Telephone 01202 478656 email: theconnoisseur@hotmail.co.uk

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Waterford Lodge Hotel — Sample Dinner Menu Starters Homemade Soup of the Day - £3.95 Melon Cocktail (V) - £4.25 Served with Honey and Mint Yoghurt Goats Cheese Mousse (V) - £4.95 With Herb Croutons and Beetroot and Quincy Jelly Spiced Meat Balls - £5.50 Stuffed with Spinach and Walnut served with a Chilli and Raspberry Coulis

Smoked Salmon and Prawn Stack £7.50 With Pepper coulis and Basil dressing

Panfried Scallops - £8.50 With Artichoke puree, braised Leek and Chorizo

Main Courses Loin of Lamb - £15.50 Served with a Spinach & Parsnip Gratin, Seasonal Baby Vegetables and Madeira Jus

Roasted Fillet of Hake - £14.95 Served with a Squid & Herb puree, Tomato and Chorizo fondue and a Potato Cake

Slow Roasted Belly of Pork - £13.95 Served with braised Spicy Puy Lentil with Pancetta and Rosemary

Fillet of Beef - £21.50 Served with Gratin of Mushrooms, Sautéed Potatoes and Green Salad with a choice of Sauce – Red Wine, Peppercorn, or Liquorice

Grilled Chicken - £10.50 With Mustard & Crème Fraiche served with Cucumber Salad & grilled Cherry Vine Tomato

Vegetarian Dish of the Day - £8.50 Please see our Specials Board on the Bar

Special Dish of the Day – price to be advised Please see our Specials Board on the Bar

Game of the Day – price to be advised Please see our Specials Board on the Bar SIDE ORDERS - £2.50 each dish (serves 1-2 people) Green Salad, Seasonal Vegetables, Chunky Chips, Creamy Mash Potato, Minted New Potatoes, Dauphinoise Potatoes (V) – suitable for vegetarians

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Unwind & Dine… at the Waterford Our fine dining restaurant overlooks the hotels colourful private gardens. And is the place to be if you are looking for a personal, relaxing dining experience. Unwind with a drink in the lounge whilst your food is being freshly cooked to order.

An oasis of calm in the daytime and the perfect romantic spot for a candlelit dinner when the night falls.

Why not try something a little bit special, we have daily changing special dishes ranging from Wild Boar to Kangaroo, from Crocodile to Pheasant.

While our A La Carte Menu will suit most guests, it changes every week to incorporate fresh seasonal ingredients.

PRIVATE FUNCTIONS • WEDDINGS • CONFERENCE CENTRE

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Fine Dining Restaurant

Why not treat yourself this Easter with our special three course lunch for only £19.95 per person. This includes tea/ coffee, which is usually taken in our lounge to enable you to relax after your meal.

Please contact us directly to hear any other special offers or to book your table.

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Bar & Lounge

Treat Yourself this Easter!

87 Bure Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4DN www.waterfordlodgehotel.co.uk • Email: bookings@waterfordlodgehotel.co.uk

Tel: 01425 282100

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RECYCLE YOUR CAR FOR CASH!

• Gas Boiler Servicing and same day repairs • Full central heating system up-grades • Gas Appliance installations and repairs • Bathroom/shower installations including tiling • Landlord Safety Checks • LPG

Any Car in Any Condition bought for CASH FREE Collection 7 days a week Scrap Cars • MOT Failures Non Runners • Accident Damage Cars Classic Cars • Commercial Vehicles

EA Licensed All DVLA paperwork completed Call DMC now for prompt collection on

Tel: 01202 892760 Mob: 07967 458235

Free estimates and advice

T: 01425 622138 M: 07710 451565 E:

pkblake@aol.com

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D LOWREY Electrical Contractor Established 1984

Domestic & Commercial Inspection & Testing Certificates Tel/Fax: (01202) 417238 Mobile: 07831 273167 Light points Power points New consumer units Outside power and lights Total rewires

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56 Watcombe Road Southbourne Bournemouth BH6 3LU

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KING’S CASTLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Kings Castle Montessori Nursery are delighted to announce that they have extended their nursery and now have space for 12 more children. We offer childcare for children aged 0 – 5 years in exciting classrooms and lovely gardens. If you are looking for good quality childcare and would like further information please contact the manager Gemma Stone on:

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DIBBEN ROOFING & BUILDING ALL EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS ∗ All exterior painting to high and low levels ∗ Brickwork / Rendering / Pointing repaired or renewed ∗ Fascias / Soffits / Guttering cleaning, repairing or renewing ∗ Roof Repairs / Tiling / Slating / Chimneys and leadwork ∗ Fence repairs / Gardens tidied / patios and pathways ∗ 25 years experience

Call Colin on

Tel: 01202 429247 Mob: 07752 11 67 63

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ALL MOPPED UP Residential Cleaning Services • Weekly

• Move in

• Monthly

• Move out

• Fortnightly

• Spring Cleans

• Occasional

• Holiday Homes

Call for your FREE estimate:

01202 479892 Website : www.allmoppedup.co.uk Email : allmoppedup@sky.com

30% OFF

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Your first 3 pre-booked cleans.

10% off each clean.

New customers only.

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ROB MUNRO PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Garden • Painting & Decorating Plastering • Plumbing • Electrical Roofing • Flooring • Guttering All your property maintenance needs One off or regular

No job too small • Fully insured

Call Rob on:

07714 039191 01202 434863 73 Hengistbury Rd, Southbourne, BH6 4DJ

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This month’s prize is two tickets to see The Celtic Tenors at The Regent Centre on 8th May at 7:30pm, so please complete this page by 28th April and send to: April Prize Wordsearch

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HIGHCLIFFE EXHIBITION 2011 27th JULY—15th AUGUST

CLOSED SUNDAYS

WIDE VARIETY OF PICTURES AND CARDS FOR SALE REFRESHMENTS IN AID OF DIAL-A-BUS A group of 150 like minded people.

Most paint, others just enjoy

MEETINGS FIRST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH DEMONSTRATIONS PROJECTED ONTO LARGE SCREEN TV. HEARING LOOP INSTALLED

6th APRIL DENNIS HILL 4th MAY RICHARD PRICE 1st JUNE JANE PUCKERING 6th JULY HELEN TALBOT AUGUST EXHIBITION 7th SEPT FRANK TYHURST VISITORS WELCOME METHODIST CHURCH HALL, LYMINGTON ROAD HIGHCLIFFE BH23 5EG Chairman: Dennis Ford 01425 275418

Membership: gaye.slade@virgin.net

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Lions Club Car Boot Sales 2011

SPRING CONCERT

Held at Stanpit Recreation Ground, Stanpit, Christchurch Every 2nd Sunday of the Month (15th May, 12th June, 10th July) 8am – 12:30pm

Christchurch U3A Vintage Brass Band will be giving its annual Spring Concert a t T h e S a l va ti on Ar m y C i tad e l, Palmerston Road, Boscombe, BH1 4HT at 7pm on Saturday, 16 April 2011.

(Sellers: Set-up 7.30am)

Sellers — £5 per car Large Vans and Cars with Trailers £8, all proceeds to Charity Refreshments & Toilets Enquiries Contact:

Sat 16th April, 7pm

Also appearing will be the Dorset Male Voice Choir.

Tickets are £6 each and can be obtained by forwarding a s.a.e. with cheque payable to "Christchurch U3A Vintage Brass" to Vintage Brass Booking Office, 2a Southville Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH5 2JT.

01202 489864

Booking Office Tel: 01202 422074

Website: www.christchurchlions.org.uk

Email: jillypickett@gmail.com

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WHAT’S ON AT THE REGENT? Brighton Rock (15) Mon 11 – Thurs 14 April 7:30pm only Graham Greene’s classic 1938 Brighton is updated to 1964 and the era of the Mods and Rockers. First filmed in 1947 and famously starring Richard Attenborough in the role of the notorious gang leader, Pinkie Brown, this new film stars Sam Riley with Helen Mirren, John Hurt, Andy Serkis and Andrea Riseborough. The young hoodlum is forced to start romancing a naïve young waitress when he realises that she may be able to give evidence against him for a murder he committed. A star is born in Andrea Riseborough as the waitress who falls for the wrong man, whilst Helen Mirren shines as Riseborough’s hard boiled boss who rumbles Pinkie’s ruse.

www.regentcentre.co.uk

Tel: 01202 499 199

Tangled (PG)

Fair Game (12A)

Wed 13 – Sat 16 & Mon 18 – Thurs 21 April 2:30pm only

Sun 24 – Wed 27 April 7:30pm

Based on the Brothers Grimm’s fable, Rapunzel, Disney’s 50th animated feature film is pure gold. As a baby girl, Rapunzel is kidnapped by an evil old lady, who uses the infant’s magical hair to regain her youthful looks. As the years go by, Rapunzel remains imprisoned in a tall tower as the old crone harvests her lush mane.

Then one day a common thief, Flynn, takes refuge in the tower.

Rapunzel asks him to help her escape and her new hero agrees.

Animated action adventure at its best with plenty of humour and romance plus a catchy musical score.

Riveting, fast moving, fact based drama about the manipulating of facts and false truths that resulted in Britain and America going to war with Iraq to topple Saddam Hussein. The film is based on the books by former CIA agent, Valerie Plame and her husband, Joseph Wilson, a former US Ambassador. With perfect timing the film comes out just as Tony Blair has to face the Chilcot enquiry about the war and George Bush’s memoirs, Decision Points, hits the book stores. The power games begin as British intelligence uncovers Saddam’s plan to import yellow cake, a nuclear weapon ingredient, from Niger. The CIA sends Joseph Wilson to Niger to investigate. He knows the African politicians well and finds there is no evidence of the transaction. He reports this back to the CIA but when Bush uses his State of the Union Address to declare that Saddam is getting nuclear materials from Niger, Wilson goes public with his report.

The political fallout is instant as Wilson’s name is blackened and his wife is exposed as a CIA agent by a Vice Presidential aide. Exposing the identity of a CIA agent is a federal offence and the couple set about clearing their names and saving their marriage and careers.

Naomi Watts and Sean Penn star in this thought provoking film.

True Grit (15) Fri 15 – Thurs 21 April 7:30pm only 10 Oscar nominations and 8 BAFTA nominations make True Grit a true rival to The King’s Speech for top honours during this year’s cinema award season. The Coen Brothers insist that this is not a remake of John Wayne’s 1969 acting Oscar triumph in the film of the same name. Instead they are revisting the best selling novel by Charles Portis. When Josh Brolin murders her father, 14 year old Hailee Steinfield hires a rough, tough, hard drinking grizzled old US Marshall, J Rooster Cogburn, played by Jeff Bridges, to bring him to justice. Having nailed the modern western with the Oscar winning No Country for Old Men, the Coen Brothers breathe new life into the traditional western. A beautifully acted and wonderfully filmed triumph which manages to be exciting, humorous and breathtaking to watch.

Gerry & The Pacemakers Friday 22 April 7:30pm — Tickets: £18, Concessions £17 Gerry Across the Mersey — Join in this musical journey through the life and times of one of our greatest 60s icons, Gerry Marsden.

Gerry & The Pacemakers topped the UK and US charts for much of the 60s. Gerry talks about his early beginnings in Liverpool, those heady days of the 60s and up to the present. Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top. This is a roller coaster ride of fun, music and nostalgia with hits like: How Do You Do It, I Like It, You’ll Never Walk Alone, It’s Alright, Don’t Let The Sun Catch You Crying and their signature anthem, Ferry Cross The Mersey.

Gnomeo & Juliet (U) Sun 24, Mon 25 & Wed 27 April 2:30pm The Bard’s legendary tale of Romeo & Juliet is the subject of this brand new animated adaptation by Rocket Films, Elton John’s own British production company. It is set in Stratford-on-Avon and stars two warring families of garden gnomes who do daily battle over, under and around the garden fence. You can tell the difference because one family has red hats and the other family has blue hats!

The star crossed lovers are voiced by James McAvoy and Emily Blunt, who hope to break the feud. The film is full of Shakespearean puns with Rosencrantz & Guildenstern’s removal firm; the Taming of the Glue takes place when one of the gnomes has to be repaired, and Nanny is re-cast as a ceramic frog fountain. Meanwhile, Gnomeo conducts a debate with a bronze statue of the Bard, arguing the merits of a happy ending to the play.

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Solid Gold Country Legends Thursday 28 April 7:30pm 10th Anniversary Show Voted Best Event at the British CMA Awards and now celebrating its 10th anniversary year, the Solid Gold Country Legends show pays homage to the very best in country music. The show is led by singing stars, Jeanne Jordan and BJ Thomas together with the Outlaw Country Band, who are amongst the finest country musicians you will ever see. Country Legends brings you the perfect mix of old and new country hits from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette to Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum and Shania Twain to name a few. Songs performed have achieved gold disk status, so the Solid Gold Country Legends show truly recreates some of the finest country music ever produced and includes Tammy Wynette’s Stand By Your Man, Billie Joe Spears’ Blanket On The Ground, Johnny Cash’s Folson Prison Blues, Dolly Parton’s 9 to 5 and Kenny Rogers’ Lucille plus many more favourites. Combine great music with stunning costume changes, a large slice of fun and an amazingly authentic country barn stage set and you have a great night of Solid Gold country music. Having toured both Europe and the US, the show has proved to be popular on both sides of the Atlantic with great reviews all round. The British Country Music Association awards gave the show the accolade of Best Event, making Solid Gold Country Legends the best show in the UK. So pull on your boots, dust off your hat and join us for a hand clapping, foot stompin’ night of great entertainment. “Brilliant – Entertainment at its best” – BBC Manchester. “This must be up there with the best”- Up Country Magazine. “I can highly recommend this show … it’s amazing” – Maverick Magazine.

Tickets: £16.50 Concessions £15.50

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Young chefs battle it out for Food Festival title Four young chefs from the Christchurch area have battled it out in an attempt to win the title of Coastline Young Chef of the Year as part of Christchurch Food & Wine Festival.

The four – Adam Hart from Chewton Glen Hotel, Lloyd Rixon from The Ship and Christopher Lewis and Sebastian Merry, both from The Captains Club Hotel – took part in a cook-off at Bournemouth & Poole College.

They were required to prepare, cook and present a threecourse meal, using local ingredients as much as possible, in a two-hour period.

The results were judged by David Boland, Senior Lecturer/ Lead Tutor Hospitality & Catering at the College, James Golding, Executive Chef at Whitley Ridge in Brockenhurst and Craig Russell, Key Accounts Manager at Coastline Food Service, the sponsors of the competition.

The judges had a difficult job to come up with the winner as all four presented some interesting dishes which were executed and presented beautifully, with main courses ranging from roasted guinea fowl and roast lamb cutlets to pan fried halibut and red wine braised brill.

David Boland, one of the judges, said: “Overall the standard was very good again this year. As always, I’m amazed by the talent these young chefs show and the some of the concepts they came up with were fantastic.”

Southbourne Art Society We are a small friendly art society for artists of all abilities who meet 3rd Friday of the month from 2 – 4pm for critiques of members’ work.

Our programme also offers an annual 1 day workshop and an annual exhibition.

Visitors are most welcome for a small charge of £3.

Meeting venue: Immanuel United Reformed Church (small meeting room at rear) 120 Southbourne Road, Southbourne For further information please contact our secretary, Sylvia Musk.

Email: sylvia@musk.fsworld.co.uk or phone 01202 475375

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The chefs will now have to wait until Monday 9 May when the winner will be announced at the glittering Oscar-style Best of the Best awards evening at The Regent Centre.

All four were presented with sets of chefs’ knives and chefs’ whites by Craig Russell from Coastline Food Service.

COFFEE MORNING "Save the Children" will be holding a Coffee Morning on Thursday, 21st April at The Mayor's Parlour, Saxon Square, Christchurch, from 10am 'till 12noon.

Coffee & Hot Cross Buns £1.50

Marc Jones BSc(Hons) Ost Osteopath • • • • •

Massage, stretching, manipulation Cranial treatments, medical acupuncture Sports injuries, electrotherapy 19 Stour Road Adults, seniors, children, athletes Christchurch Professional & friendly service BH23 1PL

Tel: 01202 480 360 www.christchurchosteopathy.co.uk

CHRISTCHURCH FLORAL SOCIETY Meet first Friday of the month, except January & August, at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch at 2pm, doors open 1.30pm.

Make new friends and watch floral demonstrations.

For further details Tel: 01202 471443

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READER COMPETITION Up for grabs are a pair of tickets to the musical The Scarlet Pimpernel! Kindly donated by The Regent Centre and the Milton Musical Society, simply answer the question below to be in with a chance of winning a pair of tickets to the show on Friday 20th May at 7:30pm.

Send your entry by email to info@southbournelink.co.uk or by post to The Southbourne Link, 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JR

Scarlet is a shade of which primary colour?

Entries must be in

by Monday 16th May and the winner will be drawn at random and notified on Tuesday 17th May Tickets are also on sale at the Box Office in The Regent Centre

www.regentcentre.co.uk

Tel: 01202 499 199

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Accountants TaxAssist ........................................................... 20

Insurance Age Concern ...................................................... 9

Beauty Therapists Timeless Beauty ................................................ 11

Interior Design Three B Design................................................... 7

Blinds & Shutters Broadview Blinds............................................... 7

Kitchens First Class Kitchens ............................................15 Granite Transformations ...................................23

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Community News Celebrating 60 years of keeping it in the family.... 8 Christchurch Floral Society ................................ 28 Highcliffe Art Fellowship ................................... 26 Lions Club Car Boot Sales .................................. 26 Southbourne Arts Society .................................. 27 Young chefs battle it out for Food Festival title..... 28

Party Stores Peeks .................................................................15

Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic ........................................ 11

Plumbing & Heating P.A. Blake ..........................................................18

Domestic Cleaners All Mopped Up .................................................. 22

Pressure Washing Service Harrison Services ...............................................24

Electricians D Lowrey ........................................................... 18

Printers UtharaPrint.com................................................19

Embroidery & Haberdashery Pinks.................................................................. 5

Property Maintenance LB Property Maintenance ..................................22 Rob Munro Property Maintenance ....................24

Fashion Connoisseur....................................................... 12

Osteopaths Christchurch Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic ....28

Photographers Simon Muncer ................................................... 5

Puzzles Prize Wordsearch ..............................................25

Garden Products & Services Acer Gardens..................................................... 13 RHV ................................................................... 7

Residential Care Homes Avon Reach........................................................ 1

Hairdressers JAS Hair ............................................................. 22

Roofing Broadway Roofing.............................................11 Dibben Roofing..................................................21

Health & Fitness All Shapes & Sizes.............................................. 21 Mobile Foot Health Practitioner ........................ 13 The Fitness League ............................................ 21 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions ................................... 10 Home Care Support4Me ...................................................... 3 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants Riverside Sopley Mill.......................................... 2 Splinters ............................................................ 6 The Dudsbury .................................................... 31 Waterford Lodge Hotel...................................... 17

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Solicitors Harold G Walker................................................32 Waste Services War on Waste ...................................................24 What’s On Charity Walk......................................................14 Milford-on-Sea Food Week................................ 5 Milton Musical Society - Reader Competition....29 Regent Centre....................................................27 U3A Spring Concert ...........................................26 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Active Window Solutions ...................................20 Richard Thomas.................................................13

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