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Wellbeing AlAnon Family Groups

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Editor’s Choice Southbourne Blinds

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Town News Dorset Police/Boscombe Underground

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Waggy’s World I Did It . . . So Can You!

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Spotlight on . . . Creative Kids

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Taste of the Orient The All New Golden Chef

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Welcome

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Mark Cribb of Urban Reef (L) with Wayne Hemingway, designer of the fabulous new Surf Pods.

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Welcome . . .

Strooth! What a couple of month’s it’s been. Since the last issue of our mag there’s been oodles going on . . . if you haven’t been down to the Pier recently then may I suggest you take a wander down . . . you’d hardly recognise the place ~ it’s fabulous!

The long awaited opening of Urban Reef down on the Overstrand came about at the beginning of April and saw a hugely successful opening night for Mark Cribb and his team.

I would like to wish them all the luck for the future ~ if my girls start taking extended lunches I’ll sure know where to find them:-) Also open down at the seafront is the new Sorted Surf shop, even better than their hugely successful shop on Sea Road ~ it’s packed with Surf and Beach Wear and all the accessories any surfer or style conscious beachgoer could wish for ~ well done to Sean and Shaun:-) Last but not least, you’ll all have probably heard that the new designer Surf Pods are now completed ~ attended by local and national TV coverage, Wayne Hemingway, designer of the Pods, formally opened them on Friday 15th May. Top all this off with the new Harvester Restaurant and the long established Coasters Restaurant and Boscombe seafront really does have something for everyone!

For anyone who’s ever doubted ~ Boscombe’s on the up!

Please feel free to contact me at my email address helene@gazelledesign.co.uk if you have any news, information, events or chit-chat . . . all feedback is gratefully accepted.

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Wellbeing ~ Al-Anon Family Groups they do, where they are, how much they drink. We try to control their drinking for them. We take on the blame, guilt and shame that really belong to the drinker. We can become as addicted to the alcoholic, as the alcoholic is to alcohol. We, too, can become ill.

There is help available from Al-Anon and Alateen

Support groups for families and friends of alcoholics How do alcoholics affect families and friends?

Alcoholism is a family disease. The disease affects all those who have a relationship with a problem drinker.

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The only requirement for membership in Al-Anon and Alateen is that a person be affected by someone else’s alcoholism or problem drinking. Some members have a relationship with a drinker who is still actively drinking, while other drinkers have already achieved sobriety.

Some members have chosen to maintain their relationship with the drinker or past drinker while others have cut ties or moved on.

Regardless of their current circumstances, members’ experiences have resulted in hurt and loss. Their common experiences allow people to come together for mutual aid and support. In an Al-Anon meeting, members share their own experiences, strength, and hope with each other, which helps each of them on their individual paths to recovery.

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Editor’s Choice

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More of my favourites in and around the town. My one hundred percent honest and totally independent opinion based on customer service I’ve received and quality of goods~ I hope you get to enjoy them too:-)

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You can't turn on the news these days without hearing yet another tale of dodgy expense claims submitted by MPs we've chosen to represent us.

They're claiming for everything from tap washers to relining the moats of their country estates. They're claiming repayments on mortgages that were paid off two years earlier. What sort of environment do these people inhabit? In the real world the average person looks forward to paying off their mortgage for years, and can tell you the exact date (and probably time) they can finally crawl out from under the millstone that's hung around their neck for a quarter of a century. Should we really expect to be represented by people who are so rich they don't even notice when they've paid of a major debt?

But perhaps we shouldn't be so surprised that most MPs have put in dodgy expense claims. Perhaps we should be more surprised that we expected anything else of them in the first place. Blair, Brown, Cameron ~ can you imagine any of them doing a real job? A day's real work would kill them (as it would me, to be perfectly blunt, but I'm not asking anyone to vote for me).

And as for the spouse who claimed expenses for adult movies, I don't think we should judge him too harshly. After all, Sainsbury's now has a shelf specifically for adult cereals! I've bought a few packets myself, hoping a lap dancer might fall out of them, but so far no luck:-)

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Town News North and East Bournemouth Teams Win Football Event Two youth teams ~ from the Boscombe and Throop and Muscliffe areas of Bournemouth ~ coached by Safer Neighbourhood Officers have won Bournemouth's first Football Focus tournament that was held in April at the Littledown Centre..

The teams were divided into two age groups, 12-14 and 15-17. Boscombe Boy's Team were the winners of the 12-14 tournament, while the Throop and Muscliffe Team won the senior title.

The Boscombe Boy's Team also received the 'Fair Play' award, alongside the Eagles Senior Team, for their sportsmanship on the pitch.

Football Focus is an initiative that involves Dorset Police working in partnership with the National Association for the Care and Rehabilitation of Offenders (NACRO) and Bournemouth Borough Council to tackle anti-social behaviour through sport.

the Littledown and Boscombe East Junior Team undertook the task of removing graffiti from the gate and spotlights in the grounds of the Littledown Centre.

Focus began in Poole in 2005 and has been so successful that other districts around Dorset have taken up the idea, including Weymouth, Portland and East Dorset.

Sergeant Guy Nicholas of the East Cliff, Springbourne and Boscombe West Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: “I was involved in setting up Focus, in Poole, a few years ago and I saw how it helped to bring different community groups, including young people, their families, youth workers and the police together so I am thrilled that we have been able to implement the project in Bournemouth.

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“I know I speak for my policing colleagues and our partners from the local authority when I say that a majority of the youngsters who took part in this tournament have been a pleasure to coach and we look forward to working with them again in the future.”

Councillor David Smith, Cabinet Member for Community, said: “Sport can play a very important role in bringing communities together. Providing this type of activity for young people encourages them to turn away from anti-social behaviour and also helps build positive relationships with the Safer Neighbourhood Teams. It's also a lot of fun for all involved!”

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More Town News We’re pleased to announce Bournemouth’s first indoor alternative market!

Opening on 6th June, Boscombe Underground is set to have an eclectic mix of alternative clothing, gifts, art, home wares and children’s clothing all under one roof.

Whether it’s a blast from the past, with a unique selection of vintage clothing, or recycled modified and restyled clothing, you are sure to find a gem or two.

For those of you with a darker side they will have an amazing selection of Goth clothing, Punk-wear and an unusual/ unique collection of alternative accessories.

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Hippie and Boho clothing and accessories will not be forgotten with a variety of vibrant and colourful items to brighten any day.

With the Surf Reef near completion and an already buzzing high street their location is perfect for those wanting something different.

The Boscombe Underground is totally original and unique for Bournemouth as a whole, with something for everyone!

Boscombe Underground is located at the old ‘Damart’ site in Adeline Road (next to Argos).

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Waggy’s World We’d been together for 26 years, we went everywhere together and from how it started, casual and enjoyable, over the years the intensity of the relationship became such that it became overwhelming, I thought we’d always be together.

had a fag ~ for anyone who’s tried the patches, inhalers and chewing gums and still finding it impossible to give up the habit then I’ve discovered another option that may be able to help you begin a smoke free life ~ the E-Cig.

That leads me onto anot it anywhere. It is totally within any premises tha cigarettes ~ as the E-C tobacco based cigarett currently do and then u to smoke normal fags discretion of the owner you start puffing on one

It came as quite a shock then to my friends and family when I announced that we’d parted. “I’ve found another desire” I found myself blurting out, “We’ve grown apart and there’s no way I’m going back”.

It’s Sunday 17th May as I write this, we’ve been apart for 6 weeks and 3 days and I can only think of one brief moment during that time where I’ve wished we were together again, other than that, my new partner and I are extremely happy together. I find myself sleeping easier, my head’s a lot clearer, life looks a lot brighter and I feel 10 years younger!

You may be thinking I couldn’t have been in love before, that I can never have been totally devoted . . . but you’d be wrong. My life, 6 weeks and 4 days ago was engulfed by my significant other, we were joined at the hip, for 26 years I was totally and utterly reliant on knowing we had a relationship in which, no matter how bad things got, I could rely on them to calm me, soothe me and all in all make life seem easier to cope with.

Thing is, once I found another who could give me all of that but without any nasty side effects I just had to go for it . . . goodbye Mayfair . . . hello Electronic Cigarette (E-Cig)!

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The day I received my Black Mini Starter Pack I couldn’t wait to unwrap it, charge the battery and get puffing ~ yes, puffing! The E-Cig uses cartridges that contain nicotine (available in Nil to High levels) and various flavourings; it produces a vapour that looks like smoke but is primarily made up of water. The E-Cigs are available in different styles and colours ~ some look so much like a cigarette anyone would be pushed to notice the difference, my Black Mini is also available in white and pink and resembles a pen rather than a cigarette:-) From smoking near on 50 fags a day I am now proud to say I’m a non smoker - I haven’t had a Mayfair since my first puff on my Black Mini! My brain still thinks I’m smoking; I still see the ‘smoke’, I’m still puffing and holding something that resembles a cigarette ~ it really is extremely clever! What’s more, when I worked out how much I was spending on Mayfair a month compared to my E-Cig I was astounded ~ I’m saving over £300 a month!

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Then there’s the fact I no longer have that awful smoker’s smell on my clothes and in my hair ~ I didn’t realise how bad the smell was ~ didn’t realise I smelt at all ~ now that I don’t smoke I can tell when someone walks into a room after having been outside to have a quick cigarette ~ it stinks!

That leads me onto another plus point for my E-Cig, I can smoke it anywhere. It is totally legal to smoke in any location and within any premises that introduced a ban on tobacco based cigarettes ~ as the E-Cig can also be used as an addition to tobacco based cigarettes ~ use your normal fags as you currently do and then use the E-Cigs where you are unable to smoke normal fags due to the smoking ban ~ it’s at the discretion of the owner of the premises so best to ask before you start puffing on one in your local pub or restaurant:-) I am so impressed with my E-Cig that I have decided to host an open evening to share what I know with as many people as will listen:-) It’ll give people a chance to sample an E-Cig and ask any questions they may have. Attendees will also be able to order their very own E-cig at a discounted price. It will be an informal gathering and there’ll be no pressure.

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Spotlight on . . . Creative Kids There is no doubt all children benefit from engaging in the arts, but when it's just the privileged few, what happens to the ones left behind, the ones that need it the most? This is a question social entrepreneur, Cary Lightfoot has been asking and she thinks she's found the answer in Creative Kids.

The charity was set up this year to provide a range of challenging and inspired activities for children and young people aged 4 ~ 16. Their objective; to initiate, develop and produce ground breaking programs that encourage children and young people to explore their creative potential. The programs on offer include performance arts, arts and crafts and outdoor pursuits.

This summer Creative Kids are planning an Arts Tour of six holiday clubs in Bournemouth. The week-long programs will bring local drama & dance practitioners, costume designers, storytellers, puppeteers and theatrical make-up artists together with local children to inspire them in a series of workshop-led activities that will be held together by a Creative Kids Activity Leader and existing holiday club staff.

Cary enthuses, “For the most part, children attending holiday clubs come from working families on lowincomes. Without the benefit of 'Working Families Tax 12

Credits' children could not attend holiday club, let alone afford to go to a summer arts school. Our projects improve opportunities for local children by providing positive and participatory arts programs that everyone can afford”.

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Another date for your diary is The Creative Kid's Carnival held on Saturday 29th August. The charity are organising a free children's arts festival at Kings Park, Bournemouth ~ for more details see the entertainment section on page 18.

Future plans include an outreach program targeting vulnerable groups such as young offenders, young mums and young people in care. Additionally Creative Kids hold regular themed Charity Gala Balls as a means to raise funds and awareness of their work in the community.

Whether you wish to donate your time or money, become a member or find out more about enrolling your child on the arts tour, please drop into Creative Kids for a chat.

Creative Kids are located at 866 Christchurch Road Contact Cary on 01202 429 880 or email creativekids@live.co.uk

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Get Gardening Perennial Beauty The season for outdoor entertaining is upon us, the time when we can get full benefit from the 'outdoor room'. One group of plants, perennials, can help to deliver results that you can be proud of whilst still allowing plenty of deck-chair time.

Perennials are so versatile that many will thrive in pots and containers on paved patios, balconies and decks.

Emerging every spring, they grow up quickly in the rising temperatures. By June many are already flowering, bringing joyful colour to the garden. As well as beautiful flowers, many have attractive foliage too. If space is limited, it's important to choose plants that deliver in more than one way, or over a longer time frame, resulting in maximum ornamental value.

Perennial varieties include Achillea, also known as yarrow, Aquilegia (columbine) and Digitalis (foxglove).

Dip into the wonderful tradition of the perennial border, mix with the best of contemporary design and enhance your garden this summer.

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Achillea These are perfect in wildflower or rock gardens, their daisy-like flowers giving a naturalistic feel.

Taller varieties are perfect for borders. Achillea offer a range of gorgeous colours from bright reds and yellows to blush pinks and soft whites. They are also ideal for cutting and drying, so if you're feeling creative you can enjoy them inside or out!

Aquilegia These clump-forming perennials are ideal for light woodland settings or in herbaceous borders. For alpine varieties make sure ground is sharply drained and ideally situate them in a place that won't get too hot in summer. Aquilegia vulgaris varieties are reliable and offer flower colours from deep violet to pink and white.

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Taste of the Orient ~ The all new Golden Chef If like me you enjoy the occasional Chinese Takeaway, I wonder, do you also find it almost impossible to decide where on earth to order it from? The menus through my door have always looked basically the same, the choice of dishes are same old, same old . . . and as for the quality of the food, well, what should be a relatively healthy option of various vegetables, lean meat and seafood often finds itself swimming in a fatty sauce which outweighs any healthy ingredients.

With many years of experience working with ‘Top Wok’, Peter is wowing customers with his authentic Malaysian and Chinese Cuisine and has produced a menu which makes ordering a whole new experience. Choose any meat, seafood or vegetable combination and then decide which flavouring you’d like it cooked in ~ Chicken in Black Bean Sauce, or maybe in Szechuan Spicy Sauce ~ the choice is yours, or maybe you’re a vegetarian or vegan ~ Peter caters for you too ~ all vegetable dishes are cooked in completely clean pans and all other cross contamination procedures are adhered to at all times.

Peter offers a wide range of meals for every possible taste ~ his Stir Fried Mock Chilli Chicken is a must for any veggie ~ I love my meat but honestly I didn’t realise it wasn’t meat until Peter pointed it out . . . it was lovely!

Peter will be hosting a and he’s offering reade his food and be shown Four evenings are being Seafood lovers on Mon third and fourth even Wednesday 1 and Thur

Well, if you’re also in the same mind as I am ~ tired of the same old, same old . . . then the all new Golden Chef is a must!

I had almost given up on finding a local Oriental Takeaway that could deliver high quality food . . . that was until I met Peter Sim of Golden Chef. Peter approached me to sample his food. At first I was hesitant. . . in the past I’d never heard a good word said about Golden Chef . . . the previous owners were part of the ‘same old, same old’ brigade . . . but now Peter is choosing to stand out from the crowd and produce authentic dishes that are set to raise the bar of Oriental Cuisine in the town.

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Peter will be hosting a few Open Evenings during June/July and he’s offering readers of this mag to go along and sample his food and be shown exactly where and how it’s cooked.

Four evenings are being organised, the first two for Meat and Seafood lovers on Monday 29 and Tuesday 30 June, and the third and fourth evenings for Vegetarians and Vegans on Wednesday 1 and Thursday 2 July. Each will run from 7-9pm.

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What’s On

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Creative Kids’ Carnival On Saturday the 29th August, the charity Creative Kids will be holding a free Children’s Arts Festival at Kings Park.

Activities will be delivered in three separate arenas consisting of workshops in arts and crafts, performance arts and competitions in outdoor pursuits (held in and around the skate park).

In and Around Town Regular Events ◗ Classic Cars on the Prom Sun’s Bournemouth Promenade 4-6.30pm June ◗ Boscombe Goes Green Sun 14 In the Precinct 10am-4pm ◗ Race for Life Sun 21 Bournemouth/Boscombe Seafront July ◗ Bourne Free Fri 10 - Sun 12 The Triangle/Bournemouth Gardens ◗ British Beach Polo Ch’ships Fri 10 - Sat 11 Sandbanks, Poole ◗ British Heart Foundation Pier to Pier Swim Sun 19 Bournemouth/Boscombe Seafront August ◗ Thai Festival Sun 2 Kings Park 18

Running alongside the program will be a kid's catwalk, puppet theatre, circus skills, drum circle, freestyle break dance zone with graffiti wall, an Enchanted Forest with resident Fairy Queen and Troll King, Storytellers, face painting, picnic area and live music.

Each activity will be hived into age groups of 4-7, 8-12 and 13-16 years.

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It's fine in the winter to stay inside making stews and soups and perhaps do a little knitting, but the Great British summertime calls for ''Outside time'', whether it be in our own back gardens with a barbeque or down at Boscombe beach with a surf board and a picnic lunch.

When it comes to mealtimes we want to spend less time in a hot kitchen and more time socialising and having fun.

Here are some suggestions for simple and impressive summer dishes. They can all be prepared ahead and all of them would be equally impressive and delicious in plastic containers on the beach or on a more exotic buffet table. ● Add pomegranate syrup and fresh pomegranate seeds to shop bought humus. It looks beautiful and boosts the vitamin C and goodness. Serve with flat breads or wrap up in a tortilla with lots of salad. ● Keep a stock of easy-to-use store cupboard items on hand. Think Mediterranean with items like olives, marinated vegetables, and feta cheese in the fridge. They are lovely served with a green salad and topped with balsamic vinaigrette. ● If you have even the tiniest garden space, try growing your own salad leaves. It will save you money and you can pick as you need. ● If you are cooking pasta for dinner, cook extra and make a pasta salad the next day.

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A Lighter Look on Life

by Rachel Skinner I have the most brilliant Dad. Yes I do. He is amazing, understanding and an absolute gem, a real diamond. An absolute ruby.

So with Father’s Day looming, the question is, what do you buy the manly figure that bought you sweets and dried your tears when you didn't win the egg and spoon race?

Socks? Mmm . . . practical, yet not very original.

A handkerchief with their initials on . . . very 80's darling ~ slightly dated in this day and age though hey, especially if it is not Gucci!

A crate of his favourite beer? Oh yes, now you're talking. Upon careful observation a few Tetley's or a few cheeky pints of Guiness always go down well (Why do older men drink "proper" hops like?). And, if you wanted to push the boat out, crack open the whiskey and settle down for a good old trip down memory lane, back in the day when they had a head full of hair and a penchant for driving Ford Capri's or old style motorbikes.

Watch for the glisten in their eyes and recall the antics of too many rum 'n' cokes whilst either jiving the night away or glued to the T.V. embracing James Bond in all his glory.

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Father, Pops, Dad, Grandad, (yep, father figures come in all shapes and sizes) your straight talking advice normally makes sense, your way of seeing the big picture and calming mum down after too many glasses of vino does actually indeed deserve a medal.

We (especially me) love the fact that no-one is good enough for your little girls and that you are secretly proud of your ‘follow in your footsteps’ sons . . . we know . . . we know that they still drive you bloomin’ crazy! That's why we love and respect you!

I have been blessed, my true Dad is not my biological Dad, yet he has seen me happy, successful and also totally crushed at different times in my highly unpredictable life. Yet he is always there to pick up the pieces, however sharp they are!

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