The Christchurch Directory - December 2018

The Christchurch December 2018

Directory

Merry Christmas!

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Welcome...

The Christchurch Directory Edition 144

Published by:

Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

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Email:

info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the January 2019 edition: 10th December 2018

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.

Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Burton, Iford, Mudeford, Stanpit & Friars Cliff, It is that very festive time of year again. Yes already!

We have the whole family coming for to stay for a few days and I am really looking forward to it. What are your plans? A luxury holiday away (oh that sounds amazing), a big family gathering or just some time on your own?

Whatever you decide to do, Stephen and I hope that you can relax, have some Christmas cheer and ponder over the last year, whilst looking forward to a bright new start in 2019. Setting goals for a New Year can be quite refreshing. Do well with that one!

Our wonderful and loyal advertisers would all like to Wish you a Very Happy Christmas. Each and every one of them appreciates your support. You can give them a call to Wish them a Merry Christmas too and if you need any of their services over these winter months, they would be extremely happy to help you. That is what they are here for. For you.

If you would like to see anything different in the coming issues of your little Directory, then please let me know.

We have some exciting plans with “Daichi the Dashing Dude”, the new Dorset Directories Campervan, who should be ready and willing soon, to take us on many a family outing. Getting some space, enjoying the outdoors and having some family time seems so precious these days.

We are all so busy, it is important to make that time… to have some time out! Fingers crossed Daichi is all made up and ready to ‘rock and roll’ in January!

The prize word search continues to be very popular. The lucky winner this month is Mandy Barras. Well done!

Who will be the next lucky winner for the first issue of 2019? I will let you know.

Wishing you a Fantastic Christmas. May you relax, have a laugh and look forward to 2019 with excitement.

Thank you for all your great comments and support throughout 2018!

All the Very Best to You,

Debbie, Stephen & Hayden

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Community News

Only a National Treasure could achieve this!

Due to the enormous demand for tickets at Christchurch’s Regent Centre, Pam Ayres has added a third concert to her February 2019 schedule.

In a totally unprecedented move, Pam Ayres, having sold out two nights at the Regent in Christchurch – on Friday 15 and Saturday 16 February 7.30pm – three months before she is even due to appear live on stage at the Centre – through her Management has just announced that she will be presenting a third successive ”Evening With Pam Ayres” on Sunday 17 February at the earlier start time of 5pm.

No visiting artist at the Regent has ever achieved the accolade of confirming three nights in succession live on stage at the Centre with their show, let alone selling them all out.

What is more, within hours of going on sale, Pam’s third evening has already sold 280 out of the Regent’s capacity of 480 seats. So, it really is a case of if you want see the National Treasure that is Pam Ayres, and it is not too late... book now on www. regentcentre.co.uk or 01202 499199 to avoid disappointment!! Tickets: £25.50 all seats.

“If all of our visiting stars were this popular and sold out so quickly, I would be out of a job!” said Gary Theobald, Regent Press Officer.

A recent reviewer of Pam’s show in September at the Leicester Curve Theatre said: “I keep smiling, remembering moments performed by the incredible @PamAyres at @CurveLeicester last night. Laughed and cried in equal measure. What a woman.”

The Mail on Sunday observed in an interview with Pam in June that: “Pam Ayres is absolutely essential to British humour, reminding us all to be tickled by the small joys and ridiculousness of everyday life.

It’s not something poets often do – they’re usually too deep in love, death and angst.”

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Talbot Village Trust supports new Dorset Blind Association shop Talbot Village Trust has provided Dorset Blind Association with £10,000 to enable the charity to open a new shop in Christchurch town centre.

Dorset Blind Association (DBA) opened its first shop in Ferndown last year and has been able to open its second shop in Christchurch’s Saxon Square, due to receiving the required funding from the grant giving charity. The shop opening is part of an ongoing programme which aims to have a minimum of six charity shops operating across the county. This project will not only generate income for the charity, it will also help raise public awareness of DBA’s work and the shops will act as local hubs in the community.

Jonathan Holyhead, chief executive officer of Dorset Blind Association, said: “We are so grateful to Talbot Village Trust for their kind and generous support of our charity shop project. This project is absolutely crucial to the future delivery of our key community support service, which helps blind and partially sighted people across Dorset adjust to living with serious sight loss. It means that we are able to support those in the community to still lead full, healthy and socially active lives, as independently as they choose. The Trust’s donation is an investment which will help us to generate income to fund our services for many years to come, which in return will benefit many visually impaired people in East Dorset.”

Russell Lucas-Rowe, Trustee of Talbot

Village Trust, added: “It is a pleasure to have supported DBA with the necessary funding to open their second shop in Christchurch.

We are proud to have been given the opportunity to not only present the charity with the funding required to open the shop, but to have also enabled it to open earlier than expected.

“The new site in Christchurch is the perfect location within Saxon Square and I hope the local community will pull together to support the shop, whether this is by donating good quality items or purchasing goods.”

Talbot Village Trust meets biannually, and will be accepting applications for funding from both previous and new applicants in the area before the end of January 2019.

Please go to www.talbotvillagetrust.org for more information.

CEO of DBA Jonathan Holyhead, Lord Lieutenant of Dorset Angus Campbell, Shop Manager Gary Ward and DBA volunteers

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Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Christchurch area

and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

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Nuffield Health Bournemouth Welcomes Dorset’s Only Female Orthopaedic Surgeon Nuffield Health is ‘thrilled’ to welcome Dorset’s first female orthopaedic surgeon to its evergrowing team of leading consultants.

Nikki Kelsall is an orthopaedic and trauma surgeon who specialises in foot and ankle problems, including diabetic foot conditions.

Nikki offers a regular clinic at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital tending to patients with any problems affecting their feet or ankles.

Nikki often sees patients that suffer with bunions, curly toes, flat feet, foot or ankle pain, ulcers, ankle arthritis and Achilles disorders. As well as this, Nikki also commonly sees patients with soft tissue and bony foot or ankle injuries.

As a once committed dancer and performer, Nikki knows first-hand how important it is to look after your feet. Nikki Kelsall, orthopaedic surgeon, said: “I was a dancer for 13 years before studying medicine, this helps me understand why amateur and professional performers and athletes, have a drive to get back on their feet quickly, no matter their age.

“Recently I treated a man in his 70s who is a professional table tennis champion and required treatment for foot pain, but was desperate to be in tip-top shape before an upcoming match.

Seeing him at the Nuffield we were able to schedule his surgery perfectly to get him match ready in time. I was delighted to be able to help him with this.”

Nikki undertook her medical training in Bristol and Liverpool before moving to Bournemouth in 2003. Nikki added: “I’m very excited to be starting a regular clinic at Nuffield Health Bournemouth. I love building relationships with my patients and working at Nuffield gives me the opportunity and time to be able to do that in a relaxed and efficient environment.

People underestimate the importance of their

feet until something goes wrong. Foot pain can affect every aspect of your life including simply driving to work or doing the shopping as well as high level functioning on a stage or the pitch.”

In addition to her passion for treating patients with foot problems Nikki has also focused on medical education and attained her Masters in this subject in 2014. Nikki commented: “For me all the work I put in to educating more junior doctors allows me to focus not only on staying up to date myself, but also on finding ways to communicate complex subjects in an understandable way. This has changed the way that I interact with my patients, helping me to ensure they fully understand the nature of their problems and finding the best ways, with them, to improve their mobility.”

David McNair, Hospital Director at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Nikki to the team and have the only female orthopaedic surgeon in Dorset on our staff. Nikki’s expertise allows us to extend our offering for the benefit of our patients and provide new services.”

For more information or to book an appointment at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, call customer services on 01202 375032 or visit: www.nuffieldhealth.com/bournemouth

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Thinking Green!

Sustainable living seems to have moved higher up on the news agenda’s in 2018. This year there won’t have been many of us who haven’t seen an image of a beach, home or away, li�ered with plastic, or a beloved marine creature wrapped up in plastic, inside and out. This raises the allimportant question: what can we do about it?

Being ‘green’ and caring for the environment isn’t easy – if it were, we wouldn’t be in this situation. The plastic that pollutes our seas exists because it’s made our lives easier in some way.

For some of us, changing our habits to move to an alterative may seem more inconvenient or expensive a�er years of taking the ‘easy option’ which has been given to us. But there are things we can do in our daily lives which take li�le or no effort and could actually save you money in the process.

1. Reduce single-use plastic: Say no to drinking straws, say no to single use plastic bags and say no to plastic bo�les. Did you know some of these items can hang around for over 500 years before they start to break down? Buy a reusable water bo�le, go without the straw or buy a material shopping bag you can use time and time again.

2. Composting: Not only is composting your food scraps great for reducing waste, but it’s also beneficial for your garden and its

wildlife. Many councils offer a food waste collection bin – if you have one, make sure you use it!

3. Seafood sourcing: Do you know where your seafood is coming from? 90% of global fish stocks are either fully or over-exploited. Use the Good Fish Guide to find out which fish are the most and least sustainable before you make your purchase. www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/ search 4. Replace your coffee cup: Not all takeaway coffee cups are recyclable, so why don’t you help cut down on the waste and get your own reusable coffee cup? Some cafes will give you a discount for doing so – in DWT’s Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre and Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, receive a 10% discount on your coffee or tea!

5. Buy and support local: 100% of the profit from DWT’s online shop and visitor centre shops goes straight back into looking a�er wildlife in Dorset. Where possible we focus on locally sourced and made products that have acceptable environmental and sustainable credentials.

Dorset Wildlife Trust offers, in our online shop, selected ‘eco-friendly’ products, perfect for a gi� for Christmas or to change your way of living.

By Sally Welbourn Communications Officer

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Why should you use Apex Tree Surgeons?

Deciding on who to instruct to carry out your tree works can be daunting. It is important to select the right company and have the confidence that they are going to do the work with you and going to provide a professional, stress free service.

Apex Tree Surgeons Ltd are your local, Arboricultural Association Approved Contractor, fully qualified and insured.

Working across the South Coast of England, they specialise in all aspects if tree surgery, including; tree and hedge trimming and removals, shaping, pruning, deadwooding, stump grinding, and soil improvement.

All work is carried out and completed in a professional and competent manner to the highest Arboricultural Association standards.

They will take care of all your pre work requirements i.e. planning applications, free of charge.

Their phones are manned 24hrs a day so you will be able to speak to someone in the office at any time and they always endeavour to quote within 1-2 days.

They can provide you with a free quote and will pull out all the stops to make sure you receive the desired works.

They are recognised by local authorities and government bodies as a leading specialist arboricultural company.

From the largest removal down to the most careful and meticulous pruning, Apex arborists are true specialist.

They provide professional assistance in all areas of tree surgery working to BS3998

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Tree root injection of BioChar for tree health and Soil Aeration with Terramol to solve water logging.

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Community News

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Return of longest running Docu-soap, Monkey Life, to our screens on Pick Monkey Life series 11 returned to our screens on channel Pick last month, with the much anticipated catch up of all the rescues and daily dramas at the world’s biggest primate rescue centre.

Based at Monkey World, Dorset, the documentary follows Dr Alison Cronin and the team, as she rescues primates in need from around the world, and rehabilitates them into groups of their own kind. At the centre, they have a safe, stable home for life.

Capturing the day-to-day life of residents

The programme is one of the longest running docu-soaps on TV, as its former incarnation, Monkey Business first appeared on screens in 1998.

Nicknamed by staff “Beast-enders”, the series won a place in the public’s hearts with its fascinating, and often tragic insight into monkey and ape rescues.

Series 11 follows Alison to Lebanon and Turkey to rescue two guenons, a baby loris and a chimpanzee, while back in Dorset it captures the day-today lives of the 260 primate residents of Monkey World.

Dr Alison Cronin with the marmoset rescued from running loose in London

Filmed over a year, the series takes the viewer on an emotional rollercoaster, from the woolly monkey group celebrating new arrivals, to tense rescue operations, and the teams’ sad goodbyes to old friends too.

Monkey Life series 11 will be shown on Freeview channel Pick at 6pm, every Sunday from 11th November 2018.

Benny (right) and Nia, redbellied guenons rescued from Lebanon

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Puzzle Corner

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Providing the answers

to your legal questions

This will be the first Christmas since my partner and I separated and we are struggling to agree on contact arrangements for our children.

For most parents, arranging contact with the children over the Christmas period can be a very simple process with both parents being able to agree to the times and dates. However, unfortunately in some cases this is not so simple and agreeing contact with your ex -partner can be very difficult.

There are no definite rules as to how, or when, Christmas contact should take place, each case is different. However, the key consideration is ‘what is best for the children’ and perhaps in some cases it is appropriate to ask what the children would like.

It is always best for parents to be proactive to plan contact over the Christmas period sooner, rather than later by either discussing the plans directly, or in writing. Think about alternating Christmas so the children will be with mum on Christmas one year, and with Dad the next. Alternatively consider dividing Christmas Day between both

parents to allow the children to see both.

Communication is key to making arrangements, try to put your differences aside and work together. If you cannot communicate directly with your partner, then seek help from a family lawyer who can assist you with this.

If in the unfortunate event contact arrangements cannot be agreed, then both parents may wish to consider family mediation, where a trained mediator will be present to help guide you towards a mutual agreement. If mediation cannot assist and all other avenues have been exhausted then you need to seek the help of a Court, however, please be aware this will be timely and costly.

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Ballard School Dancers ‘Highly Commended’ at National Competition for Creative Performance A talented group of dancers from independent school, Ballard, have been recognised at the Independent Schools Association (ISA) National Dance Competition. Held at Reddam House Berkshire, the ISA Dance Competition brought together youth dancers from schools across the UK. Showing off their skills in the KS4/KS5 competition category, Ballard School’s Senior Visions Dance Company received the ‘Highly Commended’ Award for their F.E.A.R. (Forget Everything and Run or Face Everything and Rise) performance.

The group of girls included Megan Tapsell, Kate Devereaux, Jasmine Brewer, Jordan Tapsell, Imogen Spackman, Isabella Aspin Reeve, Amy Leagas, Holly Pitts, Millie Sandford, Emily Poole and Ana Stocker.

Sharon Ladbury, Head of Dance at Ballard School, said: “It was a great day with many schools performing across all key stages in a variety of styles. Our girls were very professional throughout, including Megan and Jordan Tapsell who also entered the ‘Dance-Off ’. The whole team flew the flag brilliantly for Dance at Ballard!’’

The Ballard School Visions Dance Company is a programme for the ablest dancers in Years 6-11. They meet weekly for intense dance tuition, which gives them an opportunity to develop their dance vocabulary, technique and choreography skills. At the

tournament, the girls also got to see Maisie Wignall perform the Lindy Hop. Maisie is a former pupil who left Ballard in 2016 to study Dance and Performing Arts at the Arts Educational School in London.

Sharon continues: ”We had a good catch up with Maisie, who performed an amazing dance with her youth company. It was great to see her and how well she is clearly doing following her time with us’’.

Andrew McCleave, Headmaster at Ballard School, said: “I was delighted to hear that our pupils performed to an outstanding level at the National Dance Competition and I am pleased to see their achievements recognised with the ‘Highly Commended’ Award’’.

Ballard School is an award-winning, independent, co-educational, day school for children aged 2-16.

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The Adventures of of Nellie Nellie The Dorset Dorset Publications Directories Camper The CamperVan Van The Eden A civil engineering Hayden wentProject. to see Nellie, The Dorset miracle. Built on an old clay the Publications Campervan who hadpit anat accident its life, SirShe Timis Smit vision aend few of months ago. now athad the aOld of ordinary people together to Van’s Home and like allworking good Grandparents create better world and showcase the she was akeen to find out what her 14 year old ‘grandson’ had been up to over the summer. planet’s most important plants.

Hayden was very excited to tellthe her…

Tim had already restored Lost “Well Nellie,of I got to interview Red he 10 at Garden’s Heligan.

In 1996 drew the He exclaimed theBournemouth first designsAirofShow!” the Biomes, on a with a bigingrin, nearly as bigbecame as Nellie’sthe napkin a pub!

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“I got to do this because I was huge Biomes we know today. Large asked by the Blue Skies Team. Blue Skies bubbles nestled into the landscape that is a programme to help young people with can only be seen once you are there their communication and leadership skills looking down at them. When you arrive organised by the JonEgging Trust. The Blue and see these massive hexagonal, Skies Programme has helped me build upbee like constructions it is awe inspiring.

It my confidence.” Hayden continued.

“Before actually takes your breath away.

I was shy in asking people things, but now I have more to talk Nellie wasself-confidence not able to take ustotopeople: this even those I don’t know, like Redbut 10!” monumental achievement, she would havewent loved The whole project The interview likeit.this…” was a challenge of role working nature, Hayden - What is your withinwith the Red to be part of nature in fact. It rained Arrows Team? every(Red day10) in the rst supervisor few months of Adam - I’mfithe of the construction sending 43period million litres team.

In the winter workout I am the of water intoofthe It thenlooking took 230 supervisor the pit! practices, at themiles display patterns, to liaising authorities of scaffolding buildwith thethe Biomes, about displays putting whichthewon themwe anare entry intotogether.

The During the summer display season I am Guinness Book of Records.

For me

About to enter the Rainforest Biome Hayden gets interviewed himself

The massive domes nestled in the hills Hayden and Squadron Leader Adam Collins that is a lesson in perseverance. Have on the road with the team flying the spare you ever given up at the first hurdle? aircraft and then supervising the displays and Maybe we should try more and persist commentating about the displays. sometimes, even when the going gets Hayden - What motivated you to work with tough. Nellie thinks she is pretty tough, the Red Arrows? but these engineers were not at all Adam - It’s a unique opportunity and a unique easily defeated. job that when the opportunity came to apply After fund and the for it, I much couldn’t reallyraising turn it down.

When the creation of 83000 tonnes of soil, the Red 10 job came up it was something that first plants arrived 2000.

Today, the really appealed to me.inThat is why I am doing Biomes are packed with huge, healthy it. foliage,- and beautiful owers andbeing fruits, Hayden What’s the bestflthing about a We stepped into another world when Red Arrow? we entered theaRainforest Biome.

Adam - It is such variety of things that we Suddenly there is space, a calmness, do. We have had such good weather this a peaceful atmosphere that very I love year, so we have done lots of full is shows. serene.the It ispublic very (like therapeutic fact. the meeting you to be in honest), That was despite hundreds people commentary.

It is an honour to beofthe face of the RAF and also representing Great Britain walking with you, from all walks of life. when weagolesson overseas.

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Maybe to be Hayden is most challenging thing too and- What I am sure Tim, the Co-Founder about Red? of thebeing Edena Project, would be very proud- of Theasvariety plants is Adam Thethat. variety, we are of constantly going from one thing to another.

Thisspecies weekend enormous, over 1000 different for example we have 5 or Southeast 6 Displays up and from Tropical Islands, down country soand we are on a very tight Asia, the West Africa Tropical South timeline between displays.high We do PR and America.

The wooden walkways media it is really finding allow bits youintobetween wanderand above the leaves

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Quite an experience. We even had a neck and shoulder massage from a therapist inside.

How wonderful was that.

In the treetops There are also educational talks for the youngsters and adults alike, so you can learn as you look.

Now, I was there with two active ‘boys’. One my husband and one our 14 year old son, so this wonderful calmness I was experiencing was not going to last long. No. Mum there is an exciting, fast and exhilarating life to lead out there, after-all, there is the adventurous “Hangloose” Zip Wire and colossal Swing to fly on! Oh dear, it had to be done. Hayden and I did go on the huge swing which literally falls from a great height and hurls you into the valley above the tree tops,

Yes, let’s!

...whose bright idea?

Up, up and away... screaming away. It was a far cry from my blissful wander with nature. Fun though I have to say, but shush, don’t tell the boys that! Stephen and Hayden had a thrilling ride on Zip Wire, while I looked after the bags (a rather good excuse…). Stephen, who does not like heights, tried to get off rather quickly at the end and looked a little white, but I think he enjoyed it! Actually, both he and Hayden were grinning from ear to ear. It gave them that adrenaline rush these boys so yearn. Oh for that cup of coffee…

The whole day was truly enjoyable.

Tim Smit wanted to create a “symbol of optimism where ordinary people working together could do the nearly impossible.” What an amazing purpose. Nellie was truly impressed when we recounted our day to her.

Ever optimistic herself and always happy when we have a family day out, she also grinned from headlight to headlight.

If you want to become a member of the Eden Project please go online to www. edenproject.com. I am sure they would love to hear from you.

Where will we go next and will “Daichi, the Dashing Dude” be here to take us…? Find out next month.

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BLUE PLANET II - LIVE IN CONCERT Community News

BOURNEMOUTH INTERNATIONAL CENTRE - WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 2019 BBC presenter Anita Rani has been announced as host for Blue Planet II – Live In Concert, ahead of a 13-date UK & Eire arena tour in March 2019.

A highly-respected TV personality, Anita Rani is a household name as one of the presenters of the BBC One series Countryfile, and regularly appears in and presents the BBC’s One Show.

Anita has also presented programmes including Bollywood: The World’s Biggest Film Industry and Watchdog. In 2015 Anita was also a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing.

Rani said of narrating Blue Planet II – Live In Concert: “I am really honoured to have the role of host on the Blue Planet II Live In Concert arena tour. The TV series was such a fantastic and enlightening show and has really empowered society to view our oceans and environment with a great deal more care. I can’t wait to stand on stage with an 80-piece orchestra and huge screen showing some of that incredible Blue Planet II footage, it should be an amazing experience!”

Accompanied by the original immersive television music score by Bleeding Fingers Music, composed by Hans Zimmer, Jacob Shea and David Fleming, the concert will be performed live by the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra, and conducted by Matthew Freeman.

Hans Zimmer said of composing the music for Blue Planet II – “The idea is to depict the abundance of life as well as the movements and vibrations of the ocean. By using the orchestra in an unconventional way, we wanted to create ‘living’ chords that ebb and flow throughout the series”.

Bringing the wonders and mysteries of the planet’s oceans and its inhabitants to the UK arena stage, Blue Planet II – Live In Concert will present a selection of incredible visuals from the BAFTA Award winning BBC One landmark series, highlighting the amazing natural

wonders of our blue planet in breath-taking detail, projected on a giant state of the art 4K Ultra HD LED screen. The concert will feature exciting visuals from the show including the now infamous Tusk fish, the Crab and Eel rock pool chase and the ‘folklore-turned-reality’ Sea Lion tuna hunt, to mention but a few. The Blue Planet II television show was the most watched TV programme of 2017 in the United Kingdom, reaching 37.6 million viewers.

The UK & Eire arena tour are committed to reducing environmental impact. All of the arena venues have long term goals to reduce the use of plastic, lower carbon footprints, reduce energy consumption and improve awareness.

During the filming of the Blue Planet II television program, film crews embarked on 125 expeditions, travelled to 39 countries and spent over 6,000 hours of deep sea diving armed with the latest state of the art equipment. Take a deep breath and discover a whole new world hidden beneath the surface of the sea. Hosted by Anita Rani, the Blue Planet II – Live In Concert will allow the audience to share an enjoy this voyage of discovery in an epic live audio-visual experience unlike any other.

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The West End comes to Christchurch for Christmas!

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Christmas Spectacular 2018

The Glad Rag Production Company returns to the Regent in Christchurch for their seventh sensational year with Christmas Spectacular at the Centre from Wednesday 19 – Monday 24 December. There will be six evening shows at 7pm to choose from on Wednesday 19, Thursday 20, Friday 21, Saturday 22, Sunday 23 and Monday 24 December. In addition there will be three afternoon Matinees at 2pm on Saturday 22, Sunday 23, Monday 24 December, so it certainly promises to be a magical Christmas in Christchurch this year with this fantastic, festive, family show!

This year’s Christmas Spectacular is once again set at the North Pole at Santa’s village where his ‘Magic Toy Workshop’ is located. Santa and his elves are busy preparing for another festive season when a mysterious letter from a friend forces Santa to leave the workshop in the hands

of his elves. How will they cope without Santa to guide them? Then when people turn ‘frosty’ because Santa has disappeared and there may not be any new toys to wrap up as presents, who will step in to save Christmas?

Chaos is reigning as Santa’s little helpers, Sprout, Squash and Robyn, are getting in a tangle with all the new tinsel, whilst Benji and Bruce the Polar Bears, who are also supposed to be helping, have disappeared as well! There is a real danger that there just won’t be enough Christmas magic to go round this year! Will Santa return in the “nick” of time to conjure up that unique Christmas magic for everyone this year?

Christmas Spectacular is famous for its sparkling singers, dazzling dancers and adorable babes who perform some sensational West End musical showstoppers, seasonal hits, all of the Christmas Classics and of course the hilarious “If I were not on Santa’s team.” Benji and Bruce, the ever popular polar bears, will also be on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly!

Christmas Spectacular 2018 runs right up to the Christmas Eve and this Christmas Cracker of a family show is guaranteed to fill everyone with the spirit of Christmas at the Regent in Christchurch, so early booking is strongly advised for the show between 19 – 24 December.

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Gardening Tips

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No garden can have too much compost and rich, fertile soil is the key to great vegetables and plants. In these days of fortnightly bin collections (and the threat of slop buckets for our kitchens) why leave kitchen waste to fester in your wheelie bin when it can be put to good use?

Find a corner somewhere in the garden to start a compost heap or, if space is limited, many councils offer bins for the purpose at reasonable prices. If building your own bin, it's best to put it on a soil base which will attract worms to start work on the heap. You could use old planks of wood or chicken wire supported by posts in each corner. This works well as it is important that air can get in to help the process.

You need a good mixture of material to make good compost. If you just put in grass cuttings you'll end up with a foul, soggy mess so they should be mixed with shredded newspaper, pruning clippings (not the really woody stems)

and even cardboard. Annual weeds can go in as long as they haven't gone to seed but avoid perennial weeds like dandelions as even the smallest piece of root will produce another plant. Almost all vegetable waste from the kitchen can be used, but avoid meat, fish and cooked food as these may attract rats etc. Use crushed eggshells, used teabags, used kitchen towels and fruit and vegetable peelings. Keep the mixture damp.

The aim is to end up with something that is dark, crumbly and sweet smelling and alive with worms. If you wanted to hurry up the process, you can buy accelerants from hardware shops and garden centres but a cheaper and just as efficient method involves collecting urine, diluting it with water and wetting the heap with it. Well, what do you imagine our ancestors used?

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What’s On 2018…

Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 2018

Europe’s first spectacular festive trail featuring Christmas trees from around the world. Experience the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world. See them shimmer against the night skies along our pinescented walkways. Explore the Alpine Market and skate under the stars in our enchanting Victorian gardens. Enjoy live music, entertainment and illuminations around the resort..

When? 15th November - 5th January Where? Various locations in Bournemouth

Santa’s Woodland Grotto Santa will be returning to his Woodland Grotto this Christmas at Upton Country Park! From Friday 30th November until Christmas Eve, Santa’s Woodland Grotto will be open Wednesday to Friday from 10:30am - 5pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) and at weekends from 09:30am - 6pm. Our friendly Elves will be waiting to welcome you to Santa’s cosy wood cabin, with interactive fun for the family, quality wrapped gifts and a photograph to remember the special day!

There are Donkeys to meet every day and Reindeer will be visiting at weekends between 11am - 4pm (£2 ticket supplement applies during these times). Walk-in tickets for the same day are subject to availability, as tickets will be allocated to time slots throughout the day and admission may not be possible straight away.

When? 30th Nov - 24th Dec 10am - 6pm Where? Poole

Santa Specials: Swanage Railway Santa Specials and Christmas Festivities.

Enjoy a steam train ride and meet Father Christmas on board his special train.

All- inclusive tickets with a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for adults. Advance booking essential.

Our programme of Christmas festivities include Carol Trains, Christmas luncheons and a special Christmas Belle in our luxurious Pullman Observation Car. Please note that booking is essential.

When? 1st December to 24th December Where? Swanage Railway

Twelve Days of Christmas Castle Quest Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins and have fun with the activities to complete the Christmas-themed family castle quest.

When? 1st Dec - 6th Jan10:30am - 3:30pm Where? Corfe Castle

RNLI Christmas Market Join us on Sunday 9th December for the annual RNLI Christmas Market. Now in its 5th year, entertainment includes Santa arriving by lifeboat, Dr Balloon man, Creation Station, live music, face painting and over 40 stalls.

When? 9th December 10am - 4pm Where? Poole

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A Very Victorian Westbourne

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A Very Victorian Westbourne street theatre with mesmerising walkabouts, irresistable characters and inspirational performers.

When? 7th , 8th, 15th, 22nd December Where? Westbourne, Bournemouth

A concert of seasonal songs, carols and readings by this popular ensemble. This event is very popular, so come along early to the delightful Saxon Church of St. Martin’s if you want a seat! Mulled wine and mince pies. Retiring collection for St. Martin’s.

When? 16th December 3pm - 4pm Where? Methodist Church, North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AG

Poole Lantern Parade Get that festive feeling as Poole Lantern Parade lights up the town with beautifully crafted handmade lanterns. Leaving Falkland Square at 6pm, join the parade through the town centre before arriving at the Guildhall for carols and mince pies.

Local schools, scout groups and more will be taking part.

When? 13th December 6pm Where? Poole

Southbourne Nativity Parade Youngsters love to take part in a nativity parade with Kings, angels, donkeys and other animals. Southbourne’s parade is definitely not one to miss. Whilst parents do some last minute shopping there is the added fun of watching out for the 40 knitted Christmas trees distributed among the stores.

When? 15th December 10am Where? Southbourne, Bournemouth

Shaftesbury Christmas Street Fair Last chance to get that shopping!

Street market with lots of food and entertainment.

When? 16th December 10am - 4pm Where? Shaftesbury

Christmas Son Et Lumiere This popular FREE show is back for its 4th year. For those who have not experienced this amazing event before, it is a Christmas themed experience with video and pictures projected onto the walls of Wimborne Minster accompanied by a seasonal sound track. It is a truly family affair with content for young and old alike. See Santa fly across the roof of the church in his sleigh! This truly wonderful evening is made possible by the team at Radio Wimborne, the local community station who are incorporated in to the Allendale Centre’s charity, the WDCA and is their Christmas present to the town as appreciation for their support in 2018. The 20min show starts at 5.30pm (light depending) and will be repeated until 7pm. So collect a hot drink (and perhaps a mince pie) from the many cafes and gather on the Minster Green for an evening you will not forget in a hurry!

When? 22nd December 5.30 - 7pm Where? Wimborne Minster

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Hoburne Development supports the regeneration into Highcliffe High Street Specialists in the design and development of family homes, Hoburne Development, is investing six and a half million pounds into Highcliffe High Street, by developing a selection of contemporary one and twobed apartments, two-bed mews houses and penthouse suites, along with new retail premises.

The first development, named ‘Postmasters Court’ after the post office which used to occupy the site, is due to be completed in December 2018. Nestled in the heart of Highcliffe, Postmasters Court will comprise 12 one and twobedroom flats and two-bedroom terraced houses. It also features two shop fronts, which are now occupied by Mitchells Estate Agents and Capstan Security.

Starting from £150,000 for a onebedroom apartment, the properties will enable first-time buyers to get a foot on the property ladder, with an allocation for ‘Help to Buy’ scheme applicants.

The homes are situated on Highcliffe’s vibrant high street, so residents will be able to enjoy a host of convenience stores, local shops and cafes right on their doorsteps. The famous Dorset coastline is also only a short walk away.

the current offering, where Hoburne’s original headquarters were situated.

Paul Campbell, director of Hoburne Development, said: “As a long established local company, this is an exciting time to be a part of the regeneration that is taking place in Highcliffe, and we’re incredibly proud to be supporting this with our latest housing projects.

“With Postmasters Court, we were keen to bring a selection of modern properties built to a high quality and in keeping with the local surroundings. With the average first time buyer needing a deposit of more than £20,000 to get on the property ladder, it’s an incredibly tough marketplace for young people. Hopefully our latest builds will make it that bit easier for a buyers to have a home that is stylish and reasonably priced.”

Hoburne Development is based in Christchurch, Dorset. Formed in 1958, with over 50 years’ worth of experience in construction and development, Hoburne Development has undertaken projects from luxury houses to commercial buildings.

Once Postmasters Court is complete, Hoburne Development will continue its investment into Highcliffe with the second phase of its plans - a four story build of further shops, flats and penthouses. The new build site will be on the opposite side of the road to

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Food & Drink

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Naturally good...

CURRIED CELERIAC SOUP WITH PARSNIP CHIPS Ingredients for 6 servings: 2 medium sized celeriac (celery root) ½ a white or yellow onion (diced) 2 sticks of celery (diced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 50 g unsalted butter 1 litre vegetable stock 250 ml double cream 1 tsp medium curry powder Pinch of smoked paprika Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 small parsnip 6 tbsp. crème fraiche

Method: 1. Use a sharp knife to remove the rough outer skin of the celeriac and then wash to remove any dirt.

2. Cut the celeriac into 1 inch cubes and place into a large heavy bottomed saucepan along with the diced onion and celery and cook on a medium heat with the butter for approximately 5 minutes without allowing it to color. This helps to release the flavors of the vegetables.

3. Next add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and continue to simmer for approximately 20 minutes until all of the vegetables are tender.

4. While the soup is cooking add the curry powder and paprika.

5. Once the vegetables are fully cooked remove the pan from the heat and use a stick blender to puree the soup until thick and creamy. At this point stir in the cream and taste the soup for seasoning, make sure you add the right amount of salt and pepper to help bring out the flavors of the soup.

6. If you like your soup a little spicier, then add some more curry powder.

7. To make the parsnip chips peel the parsnip and then use a vegetable peeler to slice the parsnip into thin long strips, deep fry in hot vegetable oil for 2 minutes until crispy and then drain onto paper towels and season with a little sea salt.

8. Place the soup back on the stove for a couple of minutes to make sure it’s piping hot.

9. To serve spoon the soup into bowls and then drizzle with a generous spoonful of crème fraiche and top with a sprinkling of parsnips crisps and freshly chopped parsley or micro shoots.

Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Activity Centres Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre..... 9 Airport Transfers Air-link......................................... 43 Bathrooms K & B Installations........................ 7 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 26 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 9 Custom Fit................................... 25 Flair Interiors............................... 33 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions....... 5 Tuscany Blinds............................. 45 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 43 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners ChemDry Kalliste......................... 38 Cleaning Doctor........................... 13 Zero Dry Time.............................. 45

competition............................... 24 Beginner’s Guide: Composting.... 36 Blue Planet II - Live in Concert..... 32 Docu-soap “Monkey Life” to return to our screens................ 18 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Thinking Green........................... 14 Hoburne Development supports the regeneration into Highcliffe High Street................................ 42 LawSpot....................................... 22 Naturally Good: Curried Celeriac Soup................ 44 Nuffield Health Bournemouth welcomes Dorset’s only female orthopaedic surgeon................. 12 Only a National Treasure.............. 6 Regent Centre News.................... 34 Talbot Village Trust supports new Dorset Blind Association shop.... 8 What’s on in Dorset..................... 40 Dentists Hoburne Dental Practice............. 37 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 37 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared........................ 37

K & B Installations........................ 7 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 26 Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 26 Oven Cleaners Oven King.................................... 26 Pet Services Muddyford Mutts........................ 13 Printers & Print Supplies Think Print................................... 19 Property Maintenance The Home Doctor Handyman....... 5 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................... 20 Kids page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 35 Sudoku......................................... 20 Solicitors Harold G Walker.......................... 23 Stairlift Sales & Servicing Ableworld.................................... 48

Carpets & Flooring Kingsland Carpets......................... 3 Peter Newman Flooring............... 13

Estate & Letting Agents Michael Adam............................. 15

Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 43

Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 27

Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 17 Ashley Tree Surgeons.................... 5

Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 38

Garage Services Trickett Welding........................... 20

Website Services Mike’s Online Acdemy................. 38

Cleaning Services Clean Home Christchurch............. 3

Health & Beauty Foot Rescue................................. 39 Sue-Ellen Beauty, Aesthetic and Holistic Therapy Spa................. 31

Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze......................................... 2 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 GS Windows................................ 21

Kitchens Flair Interiors............................... 33

Worktops Portman Stone............................. 47

Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 28 Ballard School dancers ‘highly commended’ in National

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