The Christchurch Directory - September 2018

The Christchurch September 2018

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Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Burton, Iford, Mudeford, Stanpit, Friars Cliff & Purewell!

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The wonderful summer weather really did spoil us this year didn’t it! The children are now back to school and we are starting to look forward to those golden autumn leaves brightening our skies. Personally, I love our British changing seasons. Places look different at different times of year, so it is a good excuse to re-visit some of our favourite spots. Nellie would say that! Get out and live life, she would exclaim. On that note the story this month is a tribute to her. We have had five fabulous years and unfortunate events have led to what you will read about. We do hope you have enjoyed her exploits each month. We look forward to welcoming Daichi, the Dashing Dude!

Welcome...

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Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone:

01202 894397

Email:

info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the October 2018 edition: 10th September 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.

It is now time to start planning any changes to the house, before those winter months really do set in. A new kitchen, bathroom, or bedroom maybe?

Perhaps a new colour on the walls, or those electrics fixed once and for all? There are many local trades and service people inside your little magazine who are here for you. They would love to hear your call or see you in person. Please let each know how you found their details as we are here to help them, help you‌ and we love to hear the advertisers are busy!

The prize word search continues to be very popular.

The lucky winner this month was Karen Carr. Well done! Who will be the next lucky winner? I will let you know.

Wishing you a Super September!

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Nellie... for the final time

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Christchurch. Hospital

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Train Enquires Christchurch Council Sembcorp Water Christchurch Library

08457 484950 01202 495000 01202 590059 01202 485938

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Community News

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Christchurch U3A News Welcome back to all our members and to those who have joined us for the first time. The new programme has now been issued and many hundreds have been collected from our office at the Epicentre, the rest will have been sent through the post.

Once again thank you for your positive response we received at the Shake and Stir Vintage Weekend at Fishermans Walk. We believe this was a success, and will be repeated next year, along with the Vintage Brass Band and other activities that will encourage others to join our U3A. Remember for those of you who are thinking of joining, you should enrol as early as possible as groups fill up very quickly, and for those of you who are still unsure, we always allow prospective members to turn up for a ‘taster’ session before committing themselves to joining and paying their membership fee.

MONTHLY MEETINGS Held at Christchurch Baptist Church, Beaconsfield Road, Bargates, Christchurch BH23 1 QT. The second Monday of each month @ 2pm.

10th September The Falklands - Island of King, Tyrants & Giants.

This is an illustrated talk by Mike Read, about the enormous variety of birds and wildlife to be found on, and around the Falklands Islands.

8th October Will be our AGM. Followed by entertainment from our own U3A Showtime Group led by Jane Sykes. We encourage as many of our members to support the AGM as possible, as this is a chance for you to find out about how we run the Christchurch U3A and also an opportunity to make suggestions or changes to how things are being run.

All members and non-members are invited to come along to any of our Monthly Meetings. A small charge of £1.50 is made for non-members, which always includes refreshments after the meeting is over, when folks like to talk and chat about what they have heard and seen. We encourage you to come along for an entertaining afternoon.

Finally a reminder, that all classes and activities recommence on Monday 24 September and continue for the term until 14th December.

More information on our groups, membership and forthcoming events can be found on the website at: www.christchurchu3a.org.uk

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We stock high quality, larger bulbs for bigger flowers and impressive displays Tulips, crocus, hyacinth, daffodils, iris, amaryllis, and many more varieties to flower January to June. Full bulb list on our website. www.kingsparkplants.co.uk Tel: 01202 427851 Kings Park Drive, Bournemouth BH7 6LR Open: Wed to Sun 10am - 4pm + Bank Holidays

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The 2018 Bournemouth & Poole Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride Motorcyclists unite globally as The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride shines the spotlight on men’s health in over 650 cities across 95 countries on Sunday September 30th.

With close to 1 million men losing their lives annually from suicide and prostate cancer, the annual event is calling on the community to stop men dying too young.

Over 120,000 men and women will dress in their finest attire and ride their vintage and classic styled motorcycles worldwide, to raise funds and awareness to prostate cancer and mental health on behalf of official charity partner, The Movember Foundation.

Founded in 2012 by Mark Hawwa, Sydney Australia, The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride has raised over $13M USD for men’s health, with a goal of adding a further $6M USD to the cause throughout the 2018 fundraising campaign. Last year the our ride raised over £23,000 and this year we aim to raise over £30,000.

Bournemouth and Poole’s Distinguished Gentlefolk will once again be taking part with over 500 riders donning their cravats, tweaking their moustaches, pressing their tweeds and polishing their classic and vintage motorcycles to ride for men’s health. The ride will start at Poole Quay and will finish at Bournemouth School where there will be an event to celebrate the completion of the ride.

Why not get involved? If you ride a vintage or classic styled motorcycle and wish to participate in the Bournemouth Ride, or to make donation to the cause, visit www.gentlemansride.com Or be at Boscombe Pier from about 11am.

Or join us at The End of the Ride at Bournemouth School where there will be food, drink, refreshments, raffles, an auction and the opportunity to see some wonderful machines and meet some distinguished ladies and gentlemen.

If you would like to get involved and support the Bournemouth & Poole Ride with sponsorship, raffles prizes or anything else please do not hesitate to contact Ian at BournemouthDGR2018@gmail.com.

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Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre 10am to 5pm (summer) 10am to 5pm (winter)

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Wildlife garden & Wooden sculptures

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• Seasonal planting • Specially selected plant varieties • Hand carved benches and animals

Stay for the day • Start your day at the Visitor Centre • Pick up trail routes and wildlife guides • Discover Historic Hengistbury Head, with stunning views and sandy beaches

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• Local produce • Books and toys • Arts & crafts • Ice creams, snacks & hot/cold drinks

Exhibitions & Information • Interactive displays • Over 12,ooo years of history • Wildlife cameras • Special exhibitions

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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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Hall & Woodhouse celebrates its retired team members at Pensioner’s Lunch Hall & Woodhouse, the leading independent family-owned Dorset brewer with an established pub estate across the south, held a lunch for retired team members to celebrate the company’s Founder’s Day. The annual event is held for past team members of Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) who have worked continuously for the company for more than 15 years. Mark Woodhouse, Chairman, and Anthony Woodhouse, Managing Director of H&W, host a complimentary three-course lunch each year in either a newly opened or refurbished pub across the estate. This year H&W held the lunch at The Grasshopper in Bournemouth Road, Poole, to celebrate the £1.8million makeover of the pub.

Entertainment was provided throughout the lunch by magician Clive Greenaway, who spent time with each guest performing an array of tricks.

Anthony Woodhouse, Managing Director of Hall & Woodhouse, explained: “Hall & Woodhouse is a values-led business where the team is part of the family and the family is part of the team. It is important for us to keep in touch with our past team members and this is our way of saying thank you for their loyal and dedicated service, which they provided the company with for many years.

“Teamwork is at the heart of our success due to

Hall & Woodhouse’s Pensioner’s Lunch was held at The Grasshopper in Poole

Hall & Woodhouse’s Pensioner’s Lunch is hosted by Mark and Anthony Woodhouse the team working together to provide excellent hospitality for our guests. Our Pensioner’s Lunch recognises this and gives back to our extended team with good company, food and entertainment.”

Hall & Woodhouse is a local independent family company that leads the UK market in brewing and hospitality. The company has a collection of around 200 beautiful pubs, stretching from Bristol to Exeter, London to Brighton. The business is dedicated to supporting the Dorset community and its causes, having invested over £30million into the county since 2013, on top of their regular and extensive charity donations.

H&W’s Founder’s Day is celebrated annually in June to mark the day the company was founded.

To coincide with this celebration, team members and regulars at all of the managed pubs take to the streets to tackle litter in the local areas.

H&W’s pubs are hubs in the community and so to celebrate the day, the business helps to keep communal spaces clean and tidy. All participants are rewarded with a slice of cake and a bottle of specially brewed Founder’s Ale. Please visit www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk for more information.

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

The dragon of the skies…

No summer is complete without experiencing the sights and sounds of a dragonfly as it hunts over a nearby pond. Agile and colourful, dragonflies are a joy to watch with their aerial manoeuvres rivalling the fastest military aircraft as they duck and turn in pursuit of prey, or narrowly avoid the clutches of hungry hobbies. These adaptable insects lord over wetlands, moorland and even woodland glades, feeding on flies, midges and even each other.

If you thought butterflies were the only insects worth a second glance, these multi-coloured, iridescent predators demand appreciation too.

In addition to occasional visitors from continental Europe, there are 17 species of damselfly and 23 species of dragonfly resident in the UK. They are found in almost every habitat, bringing a splash of colour to the landscape just as the wildflowers and butterflies are winding down – so now is the perfect time to spot them!

This year in Dorset we’ve been lucky enough to witness the arrival of the Southern Migrant Hawker dragonfly, which is usually found in warmer climes. Spotted in Lytchett Heath in east Dorset, this is a first recording for the county, most likely due to the prolonged period of warm weather this summer. The overall appearance of the male Southern migrant hawker is much bluer Southern migrant hawker dragonfly

Photo: Ian Ballam

Emperor Dragonfly

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than the more common migrant hawker, and is often called the blue-eye hawker, on account of its blue eyes. The migrant hawker dragonfly is one of the most exciting dragonflies to spot, and you can often find them hunting along sheltered hedgerows in August and September.

Another impressive dragonfly you may see this year is the emperor dragonfly, which is a characteristic dragonfly of new ponds, where for the first few years, their larvae may be extremely common. The males are pale blue, with an applegreen throat and a black stripe running the length of the body.

Dragonflies are most active in warm and sunny conditions and are most commonly found near water, but several species also travel to feed in gardens, fields and woodland edges.

To help with your identification of dragonflies and damselflies, visit The Wildlife Trust ID pages: www. wildlifetrusts.org/wildlife-explorer/invertebrates.

Find out more about Dorset’s nature reserves at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/reserves.

By Sally Welbourn

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Community News

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Brave soles wanted for charity fire and ice walk Anyone brave enough to take on the challenge of walking barefoot across smouldering hot coals and razor-sharp glass is invited to sign up to Forest Holme Hospice’s charity Fire & Ice Walk at Cobham Sports and Social Club in Wimborne on Thursday 11th October to raise money for local people affected by a life-limiting illness.

The Fire& Ice Walk is a great challenge for individuals wanting to test out their bravery and push themselves to achieve something they never thought possible, as well as a unique team building opportunity for local businesses and organisations. Participants will leave having achieved a huge personal accomplishment and can rest assured that each step they take on the fire and ice walk and every penny they raise, will go directly towards care and support for patients and their families during the most difficult time of their lives.

Forest Holme in Poole provides end-of-life care and support to more than 1,000 people each year with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses such as Motor Neurone

Disease, Parkinson’s, heart disease and respiratory illness across Poole, Wimborne and The Purbecks.

The event is hosted and led by Scott Bell of UK Fire Walk, one of the world’s leading experts on walking over fire, who will train participants to step away from the comfort of everyday life and onto hot coals and broken glass. Scott uses confidence boosting training to ensure the experience is richly rewarding in terms of increasing self-belief, reaching your potential and awaking inner strength. Scott is twice holder of the Guinness World Record for the ‘Greatest Fire Walking Distance’ and has led thousands of people across fire and glass with an outstanding safety record.

If you fancy testing your nerves then sign up to support Forest Holme, registration costs just £15 and there is a suggested fundraising target of £80. Register now by calling the Forest Holme Hospice Fundraising Team on 01202 670644 / email: fundraising@ forestholmehospice.org.uk or visit fireicewalkfh.eventbrite.co.uk

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18 You’ve worked hard for what you have. Make sure you keep it. Protect your home from funding future care fees which currently run at an average £1000 per week.

Do you want your home and wealth to go to your children and other loved ones? Have you ever considered what the effect might be on your savings and investments, or even your home, if you ever needed residential care later in life.

The Problem Currently anyone with assets in excess of £23,250 will not receive any assistance with care fees.

Typically, when a couple owns a house together and one partner dies, their share passes to the surviving spouse. Whilst at first glance this would appear practical it is this sole and absolute ownership that enables a whole property to be taken into consideration as an asset by the local authority and puts the property on danger of needing to be sold to fund care.

The Solution A Property Protection Trust Will is a will drafted to help protect your property from an assessment by the local authority to fund long term care fees.

The half share of the family home belonging to the first person to die, passes into trust. This type of trust is also known as a Life Interest Trust in favour of the survivor which means that they can benefit from the share of the house in the trust during his/her lifetime and on their death the trust fund passes to others, usually the children.

What’s Included Severance of tenancy on your property. This changes the legal ownership on the land registry from joint tenants to tenants in common.

Meaning you both own it 50/50. Wills, Protective Property Trusts, all Power of Attorney’s, Advanced Directives, Original signed and witnessed copies.

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CARTRIDGE & PHOTO STORE Think Print

• Passport size photos

• Canon printers

• Instant photo printing

• Canvas printing

• Photo frames

• Permajet Photo Paper stockist

• Photo albums

• Transfer to DVD/Blu-ray & Data files

• Inkjet cartridges • Mounts made to order up to A2 • Large format printing

Tel: 01202 473167 E: jayne@thinkprint.org 7 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AB

HEATON BUILDING SERVICES Covering all aspects of construction

• Brickwork • New Builds • Groundworks • Disabled Adaptions • Painting & Decorating • Patio/Drive Cleaning

• Roofing • Electrical • Plumbing • Carpentry • Maintenance • Block Paving

Delivery of small loads of sand, soils & aggregates now also available

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Annual Honey Show 2018 Come along to this years Honey Show on Saturday 10th November at St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall. Entry is free and they will be lots to see, do, eat and buy with some new exciting classes added to this years show.

Beekeeping has become ever-more popular in the UK over the past few years with lots of press around the decrees in numbers of bees. And now is a great time to come and support local Beekeeping Association.

The Bournemouth and Dorset South BeeKeeper’s Association has existed since 2008 and its members from a group of friendly people who have an interest in bees.

The aim of the Association is to promote beekeeping, encourage new beekeepers an raise the awareness of the importance of bees in the natural world.

The Association Provides: • Body of expertise in beekeeping • A forum for discussion • Week summer meetings at the Associations Apiary • Winter meetings for talks and lectures • An Apiary for demonstrations and education • An annual Honey Show • An extensive library • Arrangements for insurance • BBKA beekeeping classes • Talks to other groups • A supply of honey for sale

Even if you’re not thinking of keeping bees yourself, you have probably read about the plight of the honeybee in the modern world, as it is threatened by new pests and loss of habitat.

The annual Honey Show is a great opportunity to meet your local beekeeping community, learn about the amazing world of bees, come and fine out more about the wonderful things they produce, benefit from the health properties of natural honey, and of course supporting in their work of pollinating our food.

And maybe, even buy some delicious local honey!

Bournemouth & Dorset South Beekeepers Association

HONEY SHOW 10 NOVEMBER 2018 Saturday at 2-4pm St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall 17 Marlow Drive BH23 2RR

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Community News

Charity Centenary Ball Celebration Dorset Blind Association invites you to join their exclusive Centenary Ball on Saturday 13th October held at The Hilton Hotel, Bournemouth, in order to celebrate their 100th Anniversary. The event, sponsored

by Blue Sky Financial Planning, will offer an evening of glitz, glamour and the opportunity to meet the charity’s patrons Julian and Emma Fellowes.

Enjoy a glass of fizz upon arrival, a luxury 3 course meal with wine and coffee, try your hand at the Viva Las Vegas casino, take part in the high-end raffle and auction and dance the night away to the ever popular ‘Swing Unlimited Big Band’.

Dorset Blind Association receives no local government or health funding so relies 100% on fundraising to raise more than £400,000 a year which it needs to run the services it provides. Supporting blind and

partially sighted people across Dorset since 1918, Dorset Blind Association now help over 1,000 individuals every month with a mix of practical and emotional support services.

A small staff team is supported by over 300 loyal volunteers and the commitment and dedication of these wonderful volunteers has received recognition by the charity being selected to receive The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. A fantastic achievement for this small, local charity and a tribute to the value and effectiveness of the work it does.

When purchasing your tickets for Dorset Blind Associations’ Centenary Ball, quote ‘PD18’ to receive a 10% discount, booking deadline 21st September. Call the events fundraiser, Helena, on 01202 712864 to book.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van Many of us have come to enjoy Nellie’s exploits over the years, 5 good years in fact. Playful in her mature fun-loving way, always ready to go somewhere new and have a go. She would laugh at herself with her long black skirts to cover up her rather large thighs and a silver grin that would bring a smile to everyone’s face. Family fun, excursions, exploring and seeing the bright side of life have been her passion.

I did say the journey was interesting at the end of last month, so are you ready?

Driving back from Wales… Well, we had literally just passed the “Welcome to England” sign, travelling at a mere 20 miles an hour when there was a sudden bang. We lurched forward. I yelled. We were hit again. The young girl in the car behind Nellie failed to stop, she just kept going. I yelled for a second time. Nellie was badly hit and I knew instantly she would not be repaired. The girl’s car was totally ruined, the engine would not start at all. After the police came to help, Nellie limped to the nearest service station and unfortunately on the back of a truck Nellie was taken to the “old van’s home”. It was very sad. If I say anymore we will all cry, and that is not ‘our Nellie’.

No, Nellie is not one to give up easily and she has a Grandson in Japan who is coming over to replace her fun and frolics here on the South Coast. Nellie will be keeping a close eye on him of course because from what I hear ‘Daichi, The Dashing Dude’ as he is known (and for good reason), is a bit of a handful.

Despite his Japanese upbringing, he has somewhat of an ‘Italian’ persona and likes the lady cars. Being the personality he is, he is having a ‘makeover’ (can you believe

Nellie with the Cerne Abbas Giant it?) before he arrives here in Dorset.

Goodness knows how we will cope, but I am sure we will manage somehow. It was Nellie’s idea and you know what these stubborn older ladies can be like! When we tried to argue we just saw ‘the look’ from those headlights and we decided it was best to let her be right. We are all for an easy life. Daichi, which means ‘first grandson’ in Japanese, is taking his time (there is a lot of makeover going on) and will be with us in a couple of months. In the meantime we will take a look back at Nellie’s Golden Years…

It all started in 2013. Stephen’s old car had finally given up and I had this idea to get a campervan to help Stephen not only carry all of out thousands of magazines each month, but also give us some family fun with a good excuse to get out and about.

Having a young, very active boy of nine at the time, and being a somewhat ‘older Mum’, having the van meant we could all enjoy a day out. After all, Nellie’s whistling kettle satisfied my more relaxed way of life and the outdoor life let Hayden run around to his heart’s content. Stephen had the

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29 best of both worlds. It got both of them off the computer too! As soon as we bought Nellie, she attracted attention. Five years ago there were less van’s like her on our English roads and the dark glass, with her roof up, her long black skirts and her silver smile seemed to draw people in. They were curious. That’s what gave me the idea to characterise her and write about where she took us. It was all a bit of fun and would hopefully make others smile.

Her very first trip in June ’13 was to Cerne Abbas to see the naked Giant on the hill. Knowing Nellie now, some may see why that might be, she was always a bit cheeky! One of our favourite trips was to the Isle of Wight. Mum, Dad my sister, her husband and the three of us all went in convoy. Nellie was so excited she got on the earlier ferry and left my sister and brother-in law in ‘Lady J’ standing, waving, on the quay! We all met up again and had a fabulous week exploring the whole island. Fishing for the boys and Liz Earle’s Beauty Salon for us girls. We came out smelling better than the boys did, Nellie will tell you!

Another great stay was had at Norden Farm near Corfe Castle. Fields, the wonderful sounds of our English birds, fishing again, fish and chips in Swanage, a picnic by the River at Wareham, what more can you want? Nellie took us to Cornwall last summer where Hayden competed in

Nellie at Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight

Nellie ‘unpacked’ ready for the beach the Surf Life Saving Championships (I did say he was active didn’ t I?) where we got thoroughly rained on and had to buy a new awning. Camping at it’s best…? Following that was a wedding in Hull, so Nellie was packed with wellies, wetsuits and surf boards, next to wedding outfits, dainty shoes and a fascinator! All good fun and just shows how versatile Nellie really was.

Ever ready, with a big silvery grin, for any occasion.

If you had a favourite story please let us know. Phone, write or email. All details are here in your local community magazine.

Nellie would love to hear from you! For the next few months we will improvise until Daichi the Dashing Dude arrives to entertain you.

Nellie wishes you all well and may you keep smiling.

By Debbie Corney

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Wines: A Good Choice - Rosé Rosé wines are very popular for drinking in the summer months. Now, with several styles being available, made utilising a wide variety of grapes, they can be enjoyed throughout the full year. Popularity speaks for itself, as many countries, worldwide, now produce these wines, which incorporate some of their colour from the grape skins. Adding colour to a dining table and al fresco, for example, as well as making fabulous apéritifs, these wines are a great choice. Indeed, sophistication comes to mind, when the pink wines are around.

La Vieille Ferme Rosé (France) is a very popular (dry) wine. I find this has pleasant, light-red fruits for the bouquet and most pleasing mouthfeel, which continues on, to the palate sensation. Pairs well with grilled meats, salads and a lot of cuisine.

Coeur de Cardeline (France) is a further, often-selected, production. This Côtes de Provence pale-pink pleaser exudes a bouquet of summer fruits, which enticingly leads to the mouth’s pleasures. The excellent flavours continue to the palate, for a most satisfying finish. Grilled meats, fish, pasta and salads, match very well with this wine.

Arniston Bay Rosé (South Africa) is a Fairtrade production which graces many dining tables. The name is a reference to the blue skies, wonderful beaches and the fishing village. Again, the bouquet pleases, very well and the mouthfeel follows, with red berry flavours, plus a positive, memorable finish. Great to accompany numerous dishes of cuisine.

These are just a selection. Each to their own and we all have our preferences – whether red, white, sparkling or other. Take pleasure in finding your favourites.

I located these wines at Co-op stores. Having been a customer of the Co-op for many years, I have noticed an increase in the variety of household goods and foods, as time progresses. With the choices of wines, spirits, beers and other beverages available, the Co-op, I consider, is most worthwhile visiting. If Co-op membership is of interest, then customesr gain rewards on selected purchases and products. The Co-op also supports Fairtrade.

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What’s On at Regent Centre

Regent is No 1 Cinema in UK & Ireland Regent is wild with excitement! Achieving highest grossing cinema for the first three Event Cinema screenings of the Oscar Wilde Live Season from the Vaudeville Theatre.

The Management, staff and volunteers at the Regent in Christchurch are going wild with excitement! The Centre has just been informed that it is the No 1 cinema in the UK & Ireland for the first three event cinema screenings in the Oscar Wilde Season Live from the Vaudeville Theatre in London.

The distributors, More2Screen, will be awarding the Regent a small gift in recognition of this major achievement.

More2Screen’s Sales Manager, Derek Cownty, wrote to thank the Regent’s Manager, Rupert Barrington and everyone at the Centre for all of their hard work in “being the No 1 grossing location for the first 3 Oscar Wilde titles in the Season. The first three titles have grossed £1.2 Million across the UK and Ireland, with the Regent having taken a combined gross of £17,000 for screening A Woman of No Importance, Lady Windermere’s Fan and an Ideal Husband.”

Regent Manager, Rupert Barrington said “this is absolutely fantastic news and a tribute to all of the hard work of the Board of Directors, the staff and the volunteers who have together ensured that the Regent is in poll position once again for event cinema in the UK and Ireland.”

The Regent will not be resting on its laurels, though, as there is still one more title to screen in the Oscar Wilde Season. The Importance of Being Earnest (12A) will be shown at the Centre as a recorded Encore on Thursday 11 October at 2.15pm and 7.15pm. Booking can be done online at

www.regentcentre.co.uk or call the Box Office Hot Line on 01202 499199.

This is a new production of one of the funniest plays in the English language.

Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest, will be broadcast from the Vaudeville Theatre in London’s West End. Wilde’s much-loved masterpiece throws love, logic and language into the air to make one of theatre’s most dazzling firework displays. Jack, Algy, Gwendolyn and Cecily discover how unsmooth runs the course of true love, while Lady Bracknell keeps a baleful eye on the mayhem of manners. This is the fourth and final play from the Oscar Wilde Season, a year-long celebration of the brilliant Victorian playwright being staged by the Classic Spring Theatre Company.

Michael Fentiman’s witty new production stars Olivier Award winner Sophie Thompson (Guys and Dolls, Chichester/ West End; Four Weddings and a Funeral) and Jeremy Swift (Downton Abbey, ITV), alongside Fiona Button (The Split, BBC), Pippa Nixon (A Midsummer Night’s Dream, RSC) and Stella Gonet (Handbagged, Hampstead Theatre/West End).

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GUIDE Container Shrubs

Late summer to autumn is the main period for planting shrubs in containers, although container grown shrubs can be put into ornamental pots at almost any time.

based compost as shrubs are likely to stay in their containers for a few years and any grown in peat based compost will need frequent feeding and will dry out more quickly than loam based ones.

Choose a container that is the right size for the shrub. If the container has been previously used, scrub its inside surfaces thoroughly.

However, you should use ericaceous compost for lime haters such as rhododendrons, pieris, camellia, conifers and heathers.

Put heavy containers into position before planting up, or risk a slipped disc!

Stand the container on blocks or bricks to allow free drainage.

Put broken crocks over the drainage holes and if you have something like coarse gravel put a 1 inch layer to help with drainage.

Place some compost next and then arrange the plant centrally. Pack more compost round the edges making sure there are no air pockets and allow at least 10 cms below the rim to allow for watering and mulching.

A loam based compost, such as ‘nutrient rich’ is better than a peat

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What’s On 2018…

Family & House History Open Day Organised by the Somerset & Dorset Family History Society. Guest speakers are Dr Nick Barratt, President of the Federation of Family History Societies and Gill Blanchard, professional genealogist and house historian. Both have been involved with the BBC’s Who Do You Think You Are TV series.

Exhibitors will include various local and family history organisations and trade stands with a range of books, maps and research materials. Local volunteers will be available to give advice and assistance in family and house research.

Free admission. For more information call 01202 772327 or visit www.sdfhs.org When? 22nd September 10am - 4pm Where? Queen Elizabeth School, Wimborne

Bournemouth Arts by the Sea Festival The festival is a rich mix of some of the best regional, national and international arts across dance, film, theatre, performance, visual arts, spoken word, literature and music. Bringing intriguing, spectacular and (sometimes) down-right curious arts experiences to our seaside town. With over 50 events - a spirited mix of dance, film, music, visual art, literature, theatre, comedy and more. Utilising some of Bournemouth’s best places and spaces from the traditional to the unexpected. Our Arts by the Sea Festival extends Bournemouth’s popular summer season into an ‘Indian summer’ of arts. For more information visit artsbythesea.co.uk.

When? 29th September - 20th October Where? Various locations in Bournemouth

Fun Palace Christchurch Library is transforming into a Fun Palace again! A whole day of FREE science and art activities for the entire family.

When? 6th October Where? Christchurch Library

Bournemouth Marathon Festival 2018 The Bournemouth Marathon is ’running as it should be.’ Beautiful coastal views, a chance to run the Boscombe and Bournemouth piers and a spectacular finish.

The Bournemouth Marathon starts in Kings Park before making it’s way down onto the seafront. You continue to take in the beautiful coastal views as you hit mile 9 on the coastal marathon route. Standing mid way between Poole Harbour and Hurst Spit, Hengistbury Head forms the main division between Poole and Christchurch bays. You then turn west and at mile 14 you can see the famous Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum which is situated on Bournemouth’s stunning cliff-top, over looking the sea. You then continue to run along the seafront, taking in the breathtaking Boscombe Pier, at mile 12 & 16. As you hit the iconic Bournemouth Pier for the second time, you know you’re on the home stretch.

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41 transformations over the years, with the addition of the Bournemouth Pier Theatre in 1959. As you continue your run west towards Lower Gardens at mile 18, you then head towards Poole’s Natural Harbour which is the largest in Europe before taking in the last few miles along the stunning sea front and finishing in Lower Gardens.

When? 6th October - 7th October Where? Pier Approach, Bournemouth

Autumn Steam Gala A two day feast of steam with at least one guest locomotive supporting our own fleet, working a varied and intensive train service.

When? 12th October - 14th October Where? Swanage Railway

Purbeck Film Festival The Purbeck Film Festival is the longest running rural film festival in the UK, supported by over 5,000 people annually.

All our film events offer more than just a visit to the cinema, we offer a unique cinematic experience with introductions, special guests, film notes for every title, a great atmosphere and strong community spirit.

Programmes available from Rex Cinema, tourist information centres, libraries, shops, restaurants, art centres and local venues from September 2018 or earlier on our website.

Tickets can be bought on line through our website www.purbeckfilm.com or at The Rex Cinema in person during box office opening times (45 minutes before film programmes begin) and during the day in the run-up to the festival. Please see brochure/website for details of how to book tickets for all our film events. Purbeck Film

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When? 12th October - 27th October Where? Rex Cinema, Wareham

Wimborne Minster Food & Drink Festival Take a unique town and combine it with local food and drink producers and hands on cookery demonstrations by passionate chefs, what do you have, Wimborne Minster Food & Drink Festival of course.

We are bringing together Dorset Food & Drink members, Dorset Farmers Market and the Anonymous Travelling Market for a fourth year to promote and celebrate the great local tastes with an emphasis on locally sourced sustainable produce.

This very successful festival attracts visitors in their thousands every year and this year it promises to be even bigger than last year.

The festival is back on Saturday 13th October this year with more tastings, more fun and more foodie surprises.

Make sure you join us in Wimborne Minster in October for really great food & drink, its not to be missed. Definitely a date for your diary!

For more information, visit: www.foodevents4u.co.uk/ wimborne-food-festival When? 13th October Where? High Street, Wimborne

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Coastal BID and Paragon Skills fuel Motors

By The Sea Festival with sponsorship The three-day festival aims to bring the community together and promises to deliver a spectacle for all car enthusiasts, whilst promoting some of Boscombe’s beautiful surroundings.

Taking place on Boscombe Precinct from Friday 14th until Sunday 16th September, the Motors By the Sea Festival will showcase exciting displays to wow all car enthusiasts.

The event will also give local motoring fans a platform from which to showcase their talents, network and gain knowledge from collectors and industry experts alike.

Headline sponsor, Paragon Skills, will hold a sub-event as part of the Motors by the Sea festival at their Bournemouth Technical Centre on Ashley Road. Taking place on 15th September, the event will feature a number of their employer-partners from the automotive sector, who will be showcasing their motors and specific areas of expertise.

Paul Clarke, Bournemouth Coastal BID Chairman and Cluster Manager Hallmark Bournemouth Hotels, said: “Bournemouth Coastal BID and Boscombe’s business community are delighted to be supporting this inaugural festival. With the involvement of strong local partners, like Paragon Skills, we hope the first Motors By The Sea festival will be a fun weekend for the local community, bringing more visitors into Boscombe and increasing footfall.”

headline sponsor of the new Motors by the Sea Festival. It will provide us with a great opportunity to showcase our Automotive centre of excellence to new potential apprentices thinking of entering the motor industry, and to create awareness of our wider apprenticeship curriculum across many sectors locally and nationally. As part of the festival, we will be showcasing the work and services of many of our employer partners from the automotive industry. We hope to see many car enthusiasts and people from the wider conurbation of Bournemouth at the festival.”

For more information about Paragon Skills, please visit paragonskills.co.uk To find out more about the Motors By The Sea festival, visit www.bournemouth.co.uk/ motorsbythesea To find out more about the Coastal BID, please visit www.coastalbid.co.uk. To find out more about their seasonal events, activities and local business promotions, you can connect via social media; Facebook (@bournemouthseasons) Twitter (@bmthseasons).

Sarah Galli, Paragon Skills Marketing Manager, added: “We are very excited to be the

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Food & Drink

Tastes so good...

TOMATO SOUP

As the weather turns slightly colder as we venture into Autumn, there is nothing more perfect than a warming tomato soup. You can add croutons to give it an extra crunch or you can even top it off with basil leaves if you want to dress it up.

Serves 4 Ingredients: 1 tbsp. butter 2 garlic cloves 3 x 400g cans plum tomatoes 500ml vegetable stock 5 soft sun dried tomatoes in oil 1tsp. sugar 125g pot fresh basil pesto 142ml pot soured cream

Equipment: Large pan Method: In a large plan, heat 1 tbsp. of butter (or oil if you prefer) and then crush the garlic cloves and add to the pan.

Do this on a low heat for roughly 3 minutes until the garlic has softened. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and the canned tomatoes. Once you have done this, add the sugar, stock and seasoning. Turn up the heat and bring the soup mixture to a simmer. Let it simmer for 10 minutes until the tomatoes have broken down then take off the heat.

With a stick blender, whizz the whole mixture together. Add half the sour cream and continue to use to stick blender. Make sure to taste as you go to adjust the seasoning or alternatively add more sugar if you prefer. When it is all blended, serve the soup into bowls.

You can either add more sour cream into the bowl or add some pesto on top.

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Index of advertisers

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

Activity Centres Hengistbury Head Visitor Centre.... 9 Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 21 The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 26 Bedrooms Custom Creations......................... 9 Custom Fit................................... 39 Custom World............................... 1 Flair Interiors............................... 33 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions....... 5 Tuscany Blinds............................. 21 Builders Heaton Building Services............. 19 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 43 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 15 Zero Dry Time.............................. 45 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweeps................ 43 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 45 Cleaning Services Julie & Steve Garden & Cleaning Services................... 35 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................... 28 Annual Honey Show 2018............ 20 Beginner’s Guide: Container Shrubs....................... 36 Brave soles wanted for charity fire and ice walk........................ 16 Christchurch U3A News................ 6 Coastal BID and Paragon Skills fuel Motors By The Sea Festival with sponsorship.......... 42

Dorset Blind Association Centenary Ball........................... 23 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The dragon of the skies............... 14 Hall & Woodhouse celebrates its retired team members at Pensioner’s Lunch..................... 12 Regent Centre no. 1 in UK and Ireland for showings.......... 34 Tastes so good: Tomato soup....... 44 The 2018 Bournemouth & Poole Distinguished Gentlemen’s Ride.... 8 What’s on in Dorset..................... 40 Wines: A Good Choice - Rosé....... 32 Demolition & Asbestos Removal Pro-Dem...................................... 31 Dentists Hoburne Dental Practice............. 37 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic................... 37 Drainage Services All Drains Cleared......................... 8 Estate & Letting Agents Michael Adam............................. 15 Garage Doors Skandoor...................................... 27 Garden Centres Kings Park Nursery....................... 7 Garden Services Julie & Steve Garden & Cleaning Services................... 37 Garment Alterations Tailoring & Vintage...................... 48 Health & Beauty Careline....................................... 30 Kitchens Flair Interiors............................... 33 K & B Installations....................... 21

The Kitchen & Bathroom Co........ 26 Loft Ladder Installations Loft Services................................. 26 Oven Cleaners Ovenclean.................................... 30 Oven King.................................... 26 Pet Services Muddyford Mutts........................ 15 Printers & Print Supplies Think Print................................... 16 Property Maintenance The Home Doctor Handyman....... 5 Puzzles & Competitions Kids page..................................... 10 Prize Wordsearch......................... 35 Win a Mega Home....................... 3 Residential Care Homes Care South: Queensmead............. 7 Self Storage Your Room Self Storage............... 43 Taxis Air Link......................................... 38 Tree Surgeons Apex Tree Surgeons..................... 17 Arborgrind................................... 30 Ashley Tree Surgeons.................... 5 Will Writing Services Dorset Wills................................. 18 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Allglaze......................................... 2 Cloudy2Clear Windows................ 11 Pure Windows............................. 25 Worktops Portman Stone............................. 47

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SERGIO QUARTZ from STOCK EXTREMELY COMPETITIVE PRICES

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