Southbourne Magazine - Christmas 2011

Nov/Dec 2011 - Edition 9

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CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 11 P10-

Creative Hub Listings

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More Than Cupcakes

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Bond at The Beach Hut

More news online: www.southbourne.net

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Top Mince Pie Recipe

Margery Daw Come in and pay us a visit this Christmas, we always have time for our customers.

We have practical and useful presents for Christmas, from warm underwear/nightwear to jumpers, cardigans, tops, slacks and skirts to special occasion wear.

All at very reasonable prices!

Tel: 07973 191085 Web: www.margerydaw.co.uk

Margery Daw 95 Southbourne Grove Southbourne-on-Sea Bournemouth BH6 3QX

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Nov/Dec 2011 - Edition 9

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Creative Hub Listings

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More Than Cupcakes

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Bond at The Beach Hut

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Top Mince Pie Recipe

More news online: www.southbourne.net

Editor Tom Faull Thanks to Lawrence Roots + all our supporters, readers and advertisers

Welcome to the 2011 Southbourne Magazine Christmas Special.

In this edition we have loads of local news, festive event listings and offers from local shops.

I’d like to wish all our readers and supporters a very Merry Christmas and I look forward to reporting on the best of Southbourne in 2012.

Tom Faull

Website www.southbourne.net Telephone 0845 224 7354 Email info@southbourne.net Copyright © 2011 Published by

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CONTENTS Local News Winter Events & Dates Christmas Competition Creative Hub Launch & Listings Coming to the fore Meet Domestic Angels More than just cupcakes Southbourne-on-Sea Map Winter Events at The Beach Hut Social Groups & Things To Do Christmas Maze Useful Contacts Christmas Crossword Bournemouth Beaches Mince Pie Recipe

We’d love to hear from you with your comments, articles and ideas for the 2012 New Year edition. The deadline for this edition is 16th Dec. Email info@southbourne.net

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Southbourne-on-Sea News Local news from around the area A High Street High!

Despite challenging economic times, Southbourne-on-Sea continues to buck the trend and have very few empty shops.

The national average is for 14.3% of units to be empty on the UK high street*.

At the time of going to press there were no empty shop units (some were being fitted out) on Southbourne Grove and only a handful on Southbourne Road. Recent additions have included Deli Rocks, a print shop and a pet grooming centre.

A number of other units are under development and this winter we can expect to see an independent Tea Specialist, a Costa Coffee and some other exciting new businesses open.

As ever, we encourage you to support your local shops and do as much Christmas shopping in Southbourne as possible. * source: Local Data Company.

Churches Together in Southbourne Christmas Services OUR LADY QUEEN OF PEACE CHURCH (Catholic) on Douglas Road Monday 19th December 7.30pm - Ecumenical Taize Service Christmas Eve 11.30pm - Carols, Blessing of the Crib and Midnight Mass Christmas Day 10am - Sung Mass THE SALVATION ARMY on Norwood Place (off Seabourne Road) Christmas Day 10.30am - Carol Service IMMANUEL UNITED REFORM CHURCH at 120 Southbourne Road Chrtistmas Eve 4pm - Family Worship Activity & 11.30pm Midnight Service Christmas Day 10am - Christmas Celebration ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH (Anglican) on Castlemain Avenue/Oxford Avenue Christmas Eve - 3pm - Children’s Crib Service & 11.15pm Midnight Communion Christmas Day - 8am - Holy Communion & 9.30 am Family Communion ST KATHARINE with ST NICHOLAS CHURCHES (Anglican) on Church Road and Broadway Christmas Eve 4pm - Blessing of the Crib and Junior Nativity at & 11.30pm Midnight Mass at St Katharine’s Christmas Day 9am - Sung Eucharist at St Nicholas’ & 10.30am Sung Eucharist at St Katharine’s TRINITY METHODIST CHURCH on Southbourne Road Christmas Eve 4pm - Crib Service & 11.30pm Communion & Christmas Day 10.30am - All Age Worship

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Useful Dates & Events - November & December 2011 5 Nov

7 Nov 13 Nov 23 Nov 10 Nov 1 & 8 Dec 5 Dec 11 Dec 30 Dec

Toy Exchange and Donate Scheme Nearly new sale to raise funds for local charities and charitable causes.

Books, games, baby items, buggies, seats, play items, toys, cuddlies and much more. At Trinity Methodist Church from 10am. See www.tedstoysales.co.uk Fashion Show at Trinity Church Hall. 8pm start. £1.50 entry with refreshments. Proceeds to alzheimer's charity.

Remembrance Sunday Port Showcase at The Larderhouse. 6 course meal and speaker. See www.thelarderhouse.co.uk Christmas Gift Preview at Coastal Creative. See p9 Late Night Opening at Design 55. See back page.

Murder Mystery Dinner at The Beach Hut. See p18.

Christmas in the Walk Free event at Fisherman’s Walk with market stalls, refreshments and live music from 11am - 4pm.

Christmas Quiz Night at The Beach Hut. See p18.

Oh No It‘s Not! Jack and the Beanstalk at the Pavilion Theatre Sat 3 Dec to Mon 2 Jan 2012. Make sure the whole family is full of beans this Christmas and follow the hilarious tale of young Jack Trott played by Debra Stephenson (The Impressions Show), the boy who manages to sell the family’s only valuable possession, Daisy the Cow, for a handful of beans.

Tickets online at www.bic.co.uk

The Big Southbourne Survey We have been overwhelmed by the response to last editions Big Southbourne Survey. Many thanks to everyone who took the time to complete the survey, online and through postal submissions. We are busy collating and analysing the data and will be presenting the results in our next edition.

Christmas Competition Win a Bournemouth 2012 Calendar

In our Christmas competition, you have the chance to win 1 of 5 stunning Bournemouth 2012 Calendars, filled with beautiful and exclusive scenes from across our area.

To enter the competition, email your answer to the question below along with your name and address to competition@soutbourne.net You can also enter on our website for free.

Competition Question: Which month do calendars most commonly start with? a. December b. January c. August One correct winner will be picked at random and informed by email. One entry per person. The judges decision is final. There is no cash alternative. Your information is protected by the Data Protection Act 1998. Competition closes 30 November 2011.

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Southbourne Creative Hub Mayor Officially Opens Creative Hub Bournemouth's Mayor Chris Rochester was present to officially open the Southbourne Creative Hub on Friday 16th September 2011.

It was a lovely sunny evening and a large number of people turned up to find out about the much anticipated project.

Things are now in full swing at The Hub and co-ordinator Cathy Jones has put together an excellent events programme.

Shown here is a selection of what’s on offer each week at The Hub. To find out more about any of the activities, suggest your own class or to give feedback email Cathy on southbournech@yahoo.co.uk MONDAY Street Dance for pre-school children. Fun sessions for tots from age to join in or just watch. £4 per session. Contact Julie on 07896 2582292 ½+, where parent or carer stays or Julie@mad4dance.com Get to Grips with your Digital Camera – 11am-12 noon, weekly.

Drop in, £2.50 per session.

Knit and Natter – weekly 1.30-3.30pm. Drop in, no need to book, £2.50 per session.

Introduction to Circus – for 7-14 year olds - A six week course, starting on Monday 7th November 4.30-5.30 pm. Suitable for beginners and improvers. Learn to juggle, clown and more. Booking required, places limited. £30 for the course, make human pyramids, be a £10 deposit. Contact Cathy.

Creative Writing Group – led by Gill Wellsby, an experienced creative writing teacher, this session is fortnightly 7.30-9.30pm. Contact Gill on 07832 665641 or candlelightclub@h otmail.com

TUESDAY teacher, actor and director Phil Vivian. Weekly, Short Story Writing – with English and Dramaber. contact Phil on 07891640547. £4 per session.

Novem 1st g startin ys, Tuesda on 9.30am-11am bring an Fortnightly on Tuesdays, 4pm – 5pm. If possible Beginners Flower Arranging with Mishca.ry and ideally some flowers too from your garden. £2.50 greene some and s old towel, secateurs, scissor for oasis. per session. There will be a small additional charge s are n. Weekly on Tuesdays 6pm-7.15pm, the session Iyengar Yoga with instructor Cara Bowe t Cara to book a place on Contac d. advise g Bookin . classes four for £20 or already underway. £7 per class cbellyjam@hotmail.com or 07950 770469. y on Tuesdays 7.45-8.45 Belly Dance with expert Cara Bowen. Weekl

Visit www.southbourne.net/hub for full listings WEDNESDAY Patchwork 11am-1pm. Led by patchwork specialist Joy, come along how to solve problems you are encountering with patchwork. Sessionsand learn about patchwork or are weekly, £3.50 per session, pay per session. Just come along or contact Joy on 01202 423793.

Adult Guitar. Weekly Wednesday classes 2-3pm. Suitable for beginner relaxed and fun session with experienced Guitar teacher Martin Jenkins.s and improvers, this is a book four sessions. Contact Martin for more information or to book a Sessions are £10 when you mandh.jenkins@btinternet.com, 07747801455 or 01202 420535. place on: Shukokai Street Fighting, Karate and Film/Movie Fighting. Led qualified through the WAKO Governing Body, 6.30-7.30 pm for Kids (fiveby Janet and Hayward, fully join in too or stay to watch), and 7.30-9pm for Adults (16+ years). Easy – 16 year olds, parents can this is suitable not just for people interested in martial arts and fitness, to learn, fun, and gets you fit, wanting to learn about stage combat and stunt work. Numbers limited but also for dancers and actors on 07889756194. Pay per session, £5 for children and £7 for adults. - book a place contact Janet

THURSDAY Classes Drawing Workshops - Reggaeton- Broadway Dance .

Email southbournech@yahoo.co.uk for full details FRIDAY Zumba for Adults – with professional Zumba and Fitness Instructor Kelly Stroud. Weekly on Friday mornings 9.30-10.30 am, £4 per session. Contact Kelly on 07766 678758 or just come along.

French Conversation – with native French speaker Rozenn. Suitable for 5-6pm, sessions are £5, pay per session, and are already underway. Just improvers. Every Friday know more, then you can contact Rozenn on 07905498769. Materials come along, unless you want to to inspire conversation and discussion include French culture, music and film.

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Coming to the fore

Local company delivers the goods

This Autumn on the BBC the Hairy Bikers bring their inimitable style to the issue of modern meals on wheels’ services.

Aware that some councils are stopping the service and of its sometime less than glamorous reputation, they are working to reinvigorate and promote it. They identify many problems with existing services and are promoting the benefits of fresh food and human contact. Luckily, here in Dorset, we are very lucky to have a firm that already do all the things required. Forerunner Personal Catering has been delivering meals to older people in Bournemouth for 20 years. All their food is prepared fresh, every day, and delivered straight from their ovens to the client’s door, and even onto your lap, if you wish! The food is delivered on a proper porcelain plate and immediately dispels any myths or overhanging images of old-fashioned meals on wheels services. Secondly, Forerunner know that for many of their clients, the Forerunner driver is the only person they will see that day, so their visit is very important. They are happy to stop and take a minute to make sure that all is OK and the client has everything that they need.

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Providing meals on wheels to the community in Bournemouth for over twenty years.

Working closely with local suppliers, partners, charities, support organisations and professional carers to ensure that we really can offer ‘more than just a meal’. meals@hotmealsonwheels.com

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Meet Domestic Angels

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Helping people in their homes

Samantha Acton has been the owner of Domestic Angels for nearly a decade. The Angels provide cleaning and home help services to the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas. From weekly cleaning to spring-cleans, ironing to general housework, they’ll take the work off your hands and a load off your mind.

Their home help service provides a friendly pair of hands for those requiring extra attention. Daily visits help with meals, cleaning and shopping, but above all they provide a trusted friendly face.

Gaynor Tilley of Southbourne told us of her experience with Domestic Angels, "I hired a cleaner from Domestic Angels over 3 years ago and throughout that time Samantha has always provided great staff who do a thorough job. Since then the way Samantha also dealt with a delicate family situation in caring for an elderly family member highlighted the 'personable' side to this business. I know I can trust Domestic Angels and Samantha to do a great job every week."

If you would like to talk about how Domestic Angels could help you in your home, call Samantha on 01202 267350.

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More than just cupcakes!

Local business expands

C’s Cupcakes has expanded and rebranded and is now Chelsey’s Bakehouse!

Owner Chelsey Vallance told us more about the developments, “In addition to a delicious range of cupcake flavours we now offer celebration cakes and treats for your special event.”

As Christmas approaches keep Chelsey’s Bakehouse in mind, “from Christmas cakes to cake pops, gluten free brownies, traybakes, handmade chocolates and even macarons we supply delicious cakes, desserts, Christmas gifts and sweet treats sure to impress your friends”, explained Chelsey.

Chelsey offers free local delivery from her base in Southbourne, for a minimum of 12 cupcakes or baked treats. They deliver across East Dorset including Bournemouth, Boscombe, Christchurch, Poole, Parkstone & New Milton.

Cupcakes Celebration Cakes Desserts Gluten Free Tray bakes Cake Pops Cookies Wholesale Weddings Tea parties Birthdays Gifts FREE Local delivery! Gifts by post

To order visit our website: www.ChelseysBakehouse.co.uk or phone: 07779 603672

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Southbourne-on-Sea Map

The best of Dorset on your doorstep

Southbourne High A great selection of ind and unusual shops all traditional high street.

Woodside Road Car Park Situated next to‘Little People’on Woodside Road. Offers 85 spaces & free parking from 6pm.

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Christmas Music at Christchurch Priory Sat 19 Nov Candlelit Classics -The Orlando Singers & Wessex Chamber Orchestra Thurs 1 Dec Boscombe Band of the Salvation Army – Christmas Carol Concert Sat 3 Dec East Dorset Music Centre Christmas Concert Sat 10 Dec Bournemouth Bach Choir – Messiah - Handel Box Office 01202 528348

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New Visitor Centre Site for new £1m visitor centre at Hengistbury Head. Find out more about this development in our back issues online: www.southbourne.net

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Winter Events at The Beach Hut The Beach Hut is a popular licenced café with a beach themed interior offering great value homemade food six days a week (closed on Mondays). Following the huge success of past evening events, including the recent James Bond Murder Mystery night (photos below), Clive and Lee are now running even more events this winter.

On the last Friday of the month there is the “Fish and Chip Supper Club”, offering homemade chips and freshly battered fish with a glass of wine or a beer for a very reasonable £6.50 per person.

On Monday 5 December get your thinking caps on for the Murder Mystery Dinner, “Who killed Miss Panta Claus?”. Enjoy a three course dinner whilst you try to solve the murder. Just £19.50.

On Tuesday 20 December get down to The Beach Hut for the Christmas Quiz Night Dinner. Meal plus a glass of wine, beer, lager or a soft drink is £6.00. Quiz entry is £1 each and winner takes all.

Shown right is the delicious Christmas Day menu, why not save on all that cooking (and washing up!) and relax this Christmas. There is also a boxing day lunch available at £25 per head. With all these events booking is required as places sell out quickly. Call 01202 430418 or email thebeachhut@mail.com

Bargain Breakfast Continues

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Christmas at The Beach Hut King prawn and local crab stack on a bed of rocket drizzled with lemon and pepper dressing Winter parsnip soup topped with homemade parsnip crisps and cracked black pepper and sea salt croutons Game pate with onion chutney and toasted rustic bread **** Champagne sorbet **** Traditional roast turkey with pigs in blankets, chestnut stuffing, roast potatoes and seasonal winter vegetables Roast tenderloin of pork wrapped in parma ham with sage & onion gravy, roast potatoes & seasonal winter vegetables Individual vegetable wellington with roast potatoes and seasonal winter vegetables **** Christmas pudding with brandy cream Lee’s boozy fruit trifle Cointreau, orange and chocolate ice cream sundae **** Tea or coffee with mince pie

ÂŁ45 per head, seating at 12 noon 50% deposit and pre-order required.

No children under 12 years old.

Social Groups & Things To Do Join a local social group

Southbourne Art Society Regular critiques of members’ work, workshop and annual exhibition. Artists of all abilities welcome. 3rd Friday of the month between 2 – 4pm at Immanuel United Reformed Church, 120 Southbourne Road. Email sylvia@musk.fsworld.co.uk for more information.

Southbourne Computer Club for the over 50’s Meets fortnightly on Wednesdays 10am - 12 at Immanuel Church Hall, 120 Southbourne Road. July meetings 6th & 20th. Talks on all aspects of home computing, question & answer sessions, practical instructions.

More at www.southbournecomputerclub.org.uk Monday Reading Group 1st Monday of every month 5.30 - 6.30pm Get together to discuss the latest book release or share thoughts about your favourite read. Held at Southbourne Library, call 01202 428784.

Seafield Gardens Two full size bowling greens, Bowls Coaching, Bowls & Shoe Hire, Tennis Courts, Restaurant & Cafe, Licensed Bar and ample free street parking. New bowlers always welcome, free coaching is available.

Yoga Classes Beginner level classes on Tuesday mornings and Thursday evenings. More info can be found online: www.facebook.com/yogawithruth

More groups and events online Visit www.southbourne.net for a full interactive calendar and list. Email info@southbourne.net to get your group added in the next edition.

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Every Tuesday 6.20pm - 7.20pm ÂŁ4.00. Held at St. James Hall, Stourfield Road in Southbourne.

Contact Barbara on 01202 920812.

Workout with Jan Why not come and have a work out and be weighed if you wish. Held at Beaufort Centre off Cranleigh Road on Monday mornings from 9.30am -10.30am. Tone up legs bums and tums. Call Jan 394068 to book.

Local Knitting Group Held at Southbourne Library from 2pm 4pm. Every second Thursday (8 & 22 September, 6 & 20 October).

Call 01202 428784 to find out more.

Bournemouth Small Businesses An online LinkedIn group for small businesses, independent traders and online companies based in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch. Completely free, sign up and join in online: http://tinyurl.com/BsmallB

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Find out about all the classes and activities at the Southbourne Creative Hub, see pages 10 and 11 or visit www.southbourne.net/hub

Christmas Maze

Amazing fun, but not as easy as it looks!

Where is Rudolf from?

Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer made his first appearance in 1939 in a story that was written to: A) Advertise a new brand of light-bulb B) Be read on a Christmas radio broadcast C) Entertain the author's sick daughter D) Promote a department store

Answer on page 26

Can you help Santa find his reindeer?

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Useful Contacts Numbers for local and national services Medical Southbourne Surgery (17 Beaufort Road) Marine Surgery (29 Belle Vue Road) Poole Hospital Bournemouth Hospital NHS Direct

01202 427878 01202 423377 01202 665511 01202 303626 0845 46 47

Dentists Shelley Manor Dental Southbourne Dental Practice Gentle Dentistry

01202 443882 01202 425616 01202 432838

Emergency Services Southbourne Safer Neighbourhood Team Bournemouth Police (non emergency) Crimestoppers Dorset Fire & Rescue Floodline (info and advice) British Gas (report leaks) Environment Agency

07825 522687 101 0800 555111 01305 251133 0845 9881188 0800 111 999 0800 807060

Services Southern Electric Bournemouth Water Wessex Water Nuisance Call Report Line

08457 708090 01202 590059 0845 6004600 0800 661441

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Typical cost of calls 0800, 0808, 0500 are free to call.

0845 charged at local rate, 0870 charged at national rate.

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Local Resources Southbourne Library Southbourne Post Office Tuckton Library Locksmith (Westcliffe Locksmiths) Broken Boiler (Gas Boiler Care) 24 Hour Glazier 24 Hour Plumber Streamline Warrens Taxis Dorset Lesbian and Gay Helpline Bournemouth Council Poole Council

01202 428784 01202 426117 01202 429521 01202 316220 01202 422149 01202 765948 01202 377069 01202 555511 0845 388 3544 01202 451451 01202 633633

National Services DVLA Consumer Direct The Pension Service Giving Blood Organ Donor Talk to Frank (drug advice) Shelter (housing) National Debtline Victim Support Childline Missing Persons Samaritans

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Missing Something?

Are there useful numbers we have missed? Email info@southbourne.net for the next edition!

Christmas Crossword

Across 2. brings presents 6. watch out walnuts 8. over the fireplace 10. I'm dreaming of a 14. what it’s all about 15. decked out 16. this drink is no yoke!

18. little helpers 19. under the tree 20. on the door

Down 1. it’s his birthday 3. get the vacuum cleaner ready 4. orange bread 5. girls name sing song 7. only one has a red nose 9. have you seen this scene?

11. fancy a kiss?

12. roasing on a fire 13. Bah hum bug!

17. Bah hum bug again!

(D) Promote a department store! The story was originally written for the Montgomery Ward department store. Johnny Marks, turned it into the song, popularized by singer Gene Autry in 1949.

No prizes, just for fun!

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Bournemouth Beaches Holiday lettings agents

We spoke to Assistant Sales Manager Natalie to find out more about Bournemouth Beaches Ltd. Established in 2005 and keen to offer a fresh, new approach to holiday lets, Bournemouth Beaches has grown steadily year on year to gain an impressive portfolio of holiday properties in Bournemouth and Sandbanks. The company prides itself on offering excellent, friendly service as standard with a strong emphasis on their true ‘full management’ product. The company strive to promote a ‘can do’ culture.

Having created an impressive website where guests can book online, and have the benefit of an online concierge Bournemouth Beaches have met their 90% summer occupancy targets. The company has two branches and is the only agent to have a town centre branch. The main Poole Hill branch is open 7 days a week and the company also boasts its own in house commercial laundry and linen hire service as well as in house maintenance and out of hours response service. The company intends to expand carefully so as to maintain its current high occupancy rates and is also in negotiations to make new partnerships within the business to further expand its range of services.

Natalie also told us more about their involvement in Southbourne. “We are working to generate more interest in the Southbourne area. From our involvement in the Southbourne Creative Hub project to the development and promotion of holiday lets in the area. I believe Southbourne is a great area but needs more promotion.”

Natalie and the staff of Bournemouth Beaches Ltd can be contacted on 01202 296400 7 days a week or visit www.bournemouthbeaches.com

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HOLIDAY LETTINGS - A WHOLE NEW SEASON In holiday lettings there are two seasons - summer and winter. Whilst we are keeping your income flowing with winter lets our sales staff are busy selling the summer season to maintain our impressive 90% occupancy rate. Without a good winter let the summer profits can be lost. It is good that we are the only agent to have two branches including the only one in the town centre. We also offer in house maintenance and laundry services, and are the only agent who publish their occupancy rates. Add this to being open 7 days a week and having a manned out-ofhours contact service and you'll see that we go the extra mile. This year we successfully supplied, and vetted winter tenants for all of our holiday proper ties with no or minimal voids. Next year we are changing our check in service to give greater flexibility to our clients and maximize sales.

Bournemouth Beaches - We are all about people!

www.bournemouthbeaches.com 01202 296 400

Mince Pie Recipe Have a tasty Christmas

There’s nothing like homemade mince pies, and with our easy to follow recipe there’s no excuse not to have a go at making your own this Christmas.

Instructions

Ingredients 350g/12oz quality mincemeat 200g/7oz plain flour 40g/1½oz golden caster sugar 75g/2¾oz ground almonds 125g/4½oz unsalted butter 1 large free-range egg a little milk, to glaze

1. Lightly butter a 12-hole pie/cupcake tin.

2. Prepare mincemeat (or buy some good quality pre-made).

3. Place the flour, sugar, almonds and butter in a food processor and process briefly until resembling breadcrumbs, then slowly add the egg.

4. Wrap mixture in clingfilm and chill for an hour.

5. Thinly roll out the pastry on a floured surface.

6. Cut out 12 circles with a fluted pastry cutter.

7. Press circles gently into each hole, then fill level with the mincemeat.

8. Cut out another 12 slightly smaller discs and use to cover the mincemeat, press the edges together to seal, embelish with cut pastry stars, then brush lightly with milk. Chill for about 30 minutes.

9. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.

10. Bake the pies for 20 minutes until golden brown.

11. Remove to a wire rack for a few minutes and then serve warm with optional double cream or brandy cream. Enjoy!

Makes 12 Mince Pies Preparation Time: 30 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins

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