Arts & Entertainments

Illuminating the Minster

An article in our previous edition about Wimborne’s forthcoming Son et Lumiere song and light show carried the wrong date. The correct date of the event is Saturday, December 18. It’s a 5.30pm start with Christmas songs from the Just Sing Choir to set the mood, followed by the Son et Lumiere at 6:00 pm which will then be replayed every 20 minutes. The show ends at 7.15pm. Apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused.

List of shows to light up theatre

By Faith Eckersall

newsdesk@stourandavon.net There’s a feast of entertainment coming Dorset’s way, thanks to Poole’s Lighthouse which has revealed a list of shows and gigs for 2022. Multi award-winning comedy duo Flo and Joan appear on Wednesday, February 2. With appearances at the Just For Laughs Festival Montreal and Melbourne International Comedy Festival under their belt they’re on their biggest-ever UK tour, poking around all the classic topics of the day: over-thinking, alien lovers and fringes... Same Time Next Year is the story of Doris and George who meet in 1951 following a chance encounter in a Californian hotel that leads to a passionate one-night stand. Both are married to other people but, soon aware that this might be the start of something, they promise to meet 12 months later. Their love affair lasts 25 years and Bernard Slade’s play, running on March 25 and 26, paints a bittersweet, nostalgic and very funny portrait of two likeable protagonists who find themselves in the most unusual of long-term relationships. Fans of the music of the music of Desmond Dekker and Bob Marley won’t want to miss Rush: A Joyous Jamaican Journey, telling the story of reggae music and the Windrush Generation. With the music of Desmond Dekker, Bob Marley and many more played live by the JA Reggae Band this show will revive some happy musical memories. Rush takes place on Friday April 22. For more information , visit Lighthousepoole.co.uk

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THE WHO’S GREATEST HITS

Friday 19th November 7.30pm Tickets £23

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) NO TIME TO DIE (12A)

20th, 22nd, 23rd & 25th November 7.30pm, Matinee 24th November 1.00pm, Adults: £8 eve £7 matinee U16s: £6

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) CATFISH KEITH UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE

Wednesday 24th November 7.30pm, Tickets £17

(Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee)

Friday 26th November 7.30pm Tickets £23.50

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction) WINTER WONDERLAND

A Festive feast of magical music Saturday 27th November 11am Tickets £12.50 (1 in 5 free via Box Office)

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CREGAN & CO

The Songs of Rod Stewart

Wednesday 1st December 7.30pm, Tickets £22.50 MARTY WILDE

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THE BEST OF THE EAGLES

Thursday 2nd December 7.30pm Tickets £26

Friday 3rd December 8pm Tickets £26 COUNTERFEIT STONES SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA:

Saturday 4th December 8pm Tickets £26 Sinatra and Santa

Sunday 5th December 5pm Tickets £26

Sticking her neck out to collar top art prize

By Lorraine Gibson

newsdesk@stourandavon.net A stunning pencil sketch offering a close-up view of a Longleat giraffe called Kate has won an A-Level student from Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne, the Dorset Art Prize 2021. It was 17-year-old artist Lucy Kendall’s choice of ‘model’, combined with the high level of attention to detail in her drawing that won over the judges. “For my category, the theme was ‘narrative’; I hand drew the giraffe with pencil. “It took me just over 40 hours to achieve hyper-realism,” says Lucy. “The drawing is a to-scale close-up from an experience that I had with Kate and is named ‘Surveying the Savanna’.” It’s not just the judges who were impressed; people are now buying limited-edition A1 prints of Lucy’s giraffe and she is also receiving commissions for her work through her newly-formed company, Share A Little Frankie, named after another Longleat giraffe which inspired her business logo. “I’ve recently set up my own business and my Christmas cards are now available in more than 20 shops in Dorset and the surrounding areas, including Stewarts Garden Centre in Christchurch,” she adds. “I’ll be at the Allendale Centre at the end of the month and at Pimperne Village fete at Christmas which is going to be very exciting as it’s my first time participating in festive fetes.” You can see Lucy’s work on Instagram by searching for: sharealittlefrankie, on Facebook: lucykendallfineart and you can email lucykendall32@hotmail.com

Artists on display at village hall

Twenty 4 Art are a group of local artists who come together to put on exhibitions of their work to sell and also help raise money for local charities and causes, writes Rosemarie Allum. At our last exhibition we raised £1,300 for Parkinson’s and Blood Cancer. This autumn for the first time we are going to exhibit at Holt Village Hall along with some guest exhibitors. There will be a varied selection of art, crafts and cards to buy plus refreshments, free entry and free car parking available. So come along and meet our friendly group and maybe pick up a unique gift for someone. The sale and exhibition is on Saturday, Nov 20 from 11am-5pm and Sunday, November 21 from 10am5pm at Holt Village Hall, Wimborne,BH21 7DJ (next to The Old Inn).

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Actually, it’s lovely with an orchestra

By Faith Eckersall

newsdesk@stourandavon.net It’s Britain’s favourite Christmas film and now there’s the chance to weep along to Love Actually on the big screen, with a full orchestra performing the soundtrack. Love Actually is coming to Poole’s Lighthouse Theatre on Friday, December 3, where a full, live orchestra will perform Craig Armstrong’s evocative score, with the film being projected onto a huge screen. Armstrong is one of the UK’s most recognised film composers, with his work being awarded a Bafta for his Achievement in Film Music. Directed by Richard Curtis and originally released in cinemas in 2003, Love Actually tells 10 separate, yet interweaving stories of love around Christmas time. The film features an all-star ensemble cast, including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Bill Nighy, Alan Rickman, Martine McCutcheon, Emma Thompson, Keira Knightley, Rowan Atkinson, Martin Freeman andmore. In previous years, Love Actually In Concert has seen sold out audiences Visit: lighthousepoole.co.uk

SINGING BOWL SOUNDBATH

Sunday 21st Nov, 2pm The Scout Hall, Redcotts Lane, Wimborne £15

Limited numbers, please book in advance. 01935 389655

Band are ready to Stur things up

The Sturminstrels were formed in late 2019 to play mainly 60/70’s music. But playing stopped when Covid 19 struck and the future looked dismal. But they persevered, reformed and obtained new band members with plenty of previous experience. Now, having risen from the ashes they are a successful five-piece outfit, playing at various venues, with gigs already booked for next year. For more information or to book, call Lyn on 07922 506765.

Special guests at carol concert

ON SONG: Youngsters from Verwood’s Emmanuel School and, right, Valerie Singleton

Verwood’s Emmanuel Middle School will be starring in the Diverse Abilities’ Carol Concert which takes place on Wednesday, December 15, at St Peter’s Church in Hinton Road, Bournemouth. Doors open from 6pm. Speakers at this year’s festive celebration include Valerie Singleton OBE, best known for her time working on television shows such as Blue Peter, Maggie the Seaside Baker, from this season of The Great British Bake Off, and former Deputy to Her Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Dorset, Christine Bueno. Josh Graham, events coordinator at Diverse Abilities, said: “Christmas is just around the corner, and we’re pleased to bring back our magical Carol Concert packed full with carols, Christmas readings, and a special raffle. Come along with friends, family, or colleagues and have a fabulously festive time while supporting children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.” The concert is sponsored by Colten Care, who will be bringing their choir to welcome guests on arrival and providing mince pies for all to enjoy at the end of the evening. Blair Crawford, founder and president of Hope FM, will host the evening and introduce performances from the choirs. Reverend Dr Ian Terry said: “The human race is richly diverse and that will be celebrated in the Diverse Abilities Christmas Concert that St Peter’s Church is honoured and delighted to host. “It will be a festival of each person’s unique humanity.” Visit diverseabilities. org.uk/carolconcert or call 01202 711502 to book tickets. Adult tickets are £15, child tickets are £7.50, and a family ticket (two adults, two children) is £40, with all funds raised going to Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity.

Messiah

George Frideric Handel

SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER, 19.00

The City of London Sinfonia joins the Choir of Salisbury Cathedral under the baton of David Halls, with accomplished soloists Soraya Mafi, Robin Blaze, Sam Furness and James Platt. The perfect way to begin the Christmas season!

Tickets £10 - £40, book online

salisburycathedral.org.uk/events

MODEL TOYS & TRAINS Collectors Fair (Sell/Buy or Swap, old or new) WIMBORNE QE LEISURE CENTRE (Sports Hall) B3082 Blandford Road, Wimborne BH21 4DT Sunday 28th November 2021, 10.15am–2.30pm Enquiries to Dave on 01202 590158 or 07808 484414

ON TRACK: Mayor Kelly Webb is shown around the busy exhibition Rail exhibition challenge steams to success

It had been very challenging trying to put on the Central Southern Gauge O Group’s annual exhibition this year, with all the issues relating to Covid 19, writes David Coasby. So it was with great relief that the exhibition went ahead in the Allendale Centre, Wimborne, on Sunday, October 24. In fact it was such a success that the normal attendance figure was doubled! We are told by the organisers that many visitors first learned of the show after reading an article in The New Stour & Avon magazine. Cllr Kelly Webb, the Mayor of Wimborne Minster, graced the show with her presence and the exhibitors were grateful that she made time to have a chat as she went round the show.

Indonesian evening

Come and enjoy a unique evening of dance and music plus a taste of Simply Indonesia. The evening is being organised by Chris and Yayu Slocock with the kind support of Ketut Pande and will raise funds for Walking 900+ and the Minster Makes Music Appeal. Chris Slocock has been walking round the Minster and is nearing the completion of meeting his latest target of 2,000 laps by the end of this year. It all started as part of the Minster’s 900th anniversary celebrations in 2020. The evening takes place in The Minster tomorrow (Saturday) November 20 at 7.00pm. Booking required as tickets will be limited. Tickets, price £10.00 each, to include interval refreshments are available from the Minster Press on 01202 882277 and from the Parish Office in Church Houseopen Monday to Friday mornings.

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RHS Wisley Christmas Glow & Festive Afternoon Tea ... Sat 20th Nov, £65 Clark’s Shopping Village .......................... Sunday 28th Nov, £28 (u16 £18) Bath ............................................................... Saturday 4th Dec, £28 (u16 £20) SHORT HOLIDAY BREAKS

Christmas Break Ashley Court Hotel Torquay. Bed, Breakfast and Evening Meal ....................................... Thursday 23rd – Monday 27th Dec, £599pp, no single supp

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London Best Western Hotel, opposite Hyde Park ....................................... .................................. Friday 7th – Sunday 9th Jan, £225pp, no single supp Eastbourne, Queens Hotel. Dinner B & B ..................................................... ........................... Friday 28th – Monday 31st Jan, £329pp, no single supp Jersey Apollo Hotel, St Helier. Dinner B & B .................................................. ........................ Monday 21st – Friday 25th Mar, £525pp (No Singles left) London, Knightsbridge Museums ................................ Saturday 16th Apr £30 Adults, £20 u16 Andre Rieu – NEC Birmingham ...................................... Saturday 30th Apr £135 per ticket. Exmouth and Boat Trip and Cream Tea ......................... Monday 2nd May £42.40 Adults, £25.00 u16

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They’re Wilde about music...

WILDE AT HEART: Left, Marty and Kim c1960. Centre, also Marty and Kim! Right, Marty and Joyce at their wedding

By Lorraine Gibson

newsdesk@stourandavon.net Marty Wilde, musician, songwriter and all-round nice guy, has more than a few reasons to be cheerful as he looks forward to performing in Wimborne later this month. “It’s a lovely place and the Tivoli’s a great venue, it’s one of those theatres where you can tell that the people running it really care about it,” he says. The gig, the final date of his Marty Wilde & The Wildcats tour, will feature an extra-

Bournemouth Bach Choir

www.bournemouthbachchoir.org

Messiah

Bournemouth Bach Choir & Orchestra

Tim Hooper conductor MONDAY 20 December, 7.30pm WIMBORNE MINSTER

Tickets: £15, £20 (unreserved)

(children free) Square Records, 73 High St, Wimborne tel. (01202) 883 203 www.ticketsource.co.uk/bournemouth-bach-choir or at the door special guest – his daughter and 80s pop legend, Kim Wilde, for whom Marty’s written many a tune, most notably the iconic teen anthem, Kids In America. What young girl wasn’t looking out a dirty old window in 1981, hairbrush mic in hand and dreaming of being as cool as Kim? Music’s a family affair for the Wildes. “We all love it,” says Marty. “Kim sings and she’s touring Europe next year, Roxanne (Kim’s sister) sings and was guest vocalist for Kylie Minogue for years and my son, Ricky, does all the arrangements.” Surrounded by a family –wife Joyce plays piano – that loves what he loves, clearly keeps Marty energised as he’s looking good for 82. A healthy lifestyle also helps. “I quit smoking at 50. It was the single, most important thing I’ve ever done. It saved my voice and if anyone reading this is inspired to give up, I’ll be happy.” He’s also changed his diet. “Hardly any meat,” he says, and ditched the booze four years ago. “Drinking was a way of life. I enjoyed going down the pub and socialising but you can’t keep that up as you get older, so I stopped.” Marty was a teen idol himself when he began writing his own songs in the 50s. “I couldn’t find any to sing, so I wrote my own. One was Bad Boy. It made the top five in the charts, so I wrote more.” Along with other hits like Donna and Teenager In Love, he’s penned songs for other performers, including I’m A Tiger for Lulu and Ice In The Sun for Status Quo. “Music powers my life. “The minute I wake up, I have tunes and song ideas running around my head,” he says. He promises that the Tivoli show on December 2 –coincidentally his 62nd wedding anniversary – will be a full-on nostalgia trip. “I’ve been working hard on this. I’d say it’s the best show I’ve ever done.” In another coincidence, yesterday, Thursday, was actually Kim’s birthday. It may be Marty’s last show of 2021, but the high-octane octogenarian has a 50-date tour scheduled for 2022. Hard to believe, but then so is the fact that Wilde-child Kim is 61! Box office: 01202 885566 tivoliwimborne.co.uk/ martywilde.com/events/

Make a note of these talented teenagers

The Poole Society for Young Musicians recital in September at St John’s Church, Broadstone, was very special as it was given by a dazzling group of students leaving for higher education – not so much ‘goodbye’ as ‘au revoir’ we hope, writes Rex Bale. Some of them have been playing here for many years and we have watched them grow and develop into very fine young musicians. Lewis Lee (violin) will be going to Oxford University, and going off to the Royal College of Music are Sally Dando (violin), Joe Berry (viola), Joe Lyndley (bassoon) Derry Sowinski (horn) and Pernille Faye (composer and clarinet). At the recital they were joined by Emily Keats (cello) Luke Hayward (flute) and Hugo Svedburg (cello) aged 13 who has just had the great news that he achieved a place in the National Youth Orchestra of Great Britain. The event was one of the concerts in the Broadstone Music Series which organises a programme of masterclasses and workshops for young musicians. broadstonemusicseries.info .

HITTING THE HIGH NOTES: The student musicians about to pitch up at college

Pictures: ALISON KAY

Top trio of musicians sparkle in Broadstone

It was the first time that highly-distinguished international performers Karen Jones (flute), Joely Koos (cello) and Sophia Rahman (piano) played together as a trio, writes Rex Bale. But you would never have thought so, such was the standard of the recital they gave at St John’s Church, Broadstone on October 30. Joely and Karen were born and bred in Bournemouth, attending local schools before attending specialist music schools. The first movement of the von Weber Trio in G minor was spoilt by a bombardment of fireworks outside, but it was thankfully quiet outside for the rest of the evening. The second movement scherzo was a frantic dance followed in contrast by a Shepherd’s Lament. The final movement allowed the flute and cello to shine with solo sections for both. After the more familiar Debussy’s sonata for cello and piano, there was the Frank Martin ballade for flute and piano followed by Martinu’s trio. This piece started with a busy, fast and furious movement, but then settled down to a beautiful adagio with a slow piano introduction before the flute takes over. The movement ends with cello and flute sharing a lyrical finale. This recital followed Broadstone Music Series fifth successful ‘Aspiration through Inspiration’ day, this time at Poole College, for 48 young local flautists, strings and pianists who benefited from a day of musical wisdom from these fine musicians. It was organised by music director of Poole Society for Young Musicians charity Alison Kay, and the event was supported by BCP Music Hub SoundStorm.

Follow trail to Christmas

After a one-year break, BCP Council has announced that its popular Christmas Tree Wonderland is coming back for Christmas 2021. Visitors to Bournemouth will be led by a trail from Lansdowne to the Triangle through the gardens to the seafront and can enjoy the 10m Changing Tree of Light, a cascading waterfall, giant reindeer, gingerbread people, polar bears, a giant bauble and trees representing cities from around the globe. The event also includes a 60ft feature tree in the Victorian lower gardens.

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Saturday 13th November The Carpenters: Voice of the Heart 7:30pm Tickets £20/ £19 ––––––––Thursday 18th & Friday 19th November Living Spit's Frankenstein 7:30pm Tickets £15/£13 ––––––––Sunday 14th November Sonia Sabri Dance Company Same Same...But Different 3pm Tickets £6/£5/£20 fam. ––––––––Saturday 20th November Lollypops and Moptops 7:30pm Tickets £20 ––––––––Saturday 27th November Los Pacaminos 8pm Tickets £20

Join up with Fusion choirs

The Vocal Fusion Choirs have recommenced their rehearsals and are looking for new members. There are in fact two choirs, the five-part harmony choir, which meets at the Beacon Centre, St Mary’s Church, Ferndown, on Wednesdays at 7.30pm and a ladies choir which meets at St Nicholas Church Corfe Mullen on Mondays at 7.30pm. Both choirs are run by Lynne Turner from Colehill and they perform two concerts a year with the proceeds going to selected charities. Between 2014 and 2019 the concerts have raised nearly £24,000 for such charities as the Wimborne Stroke Group, a defibrillator for the Lantern Church in Merley and the Bladder Scanner at Poole Hospital. The proceeds from the next two concerts will go to Parkinsons causes. The first concert will be held at St Mary’s Church, Ferndown, on Saturday, December 4, at 4.00pm, when both choirs will be performing, and the summer concert will take place on July 9, 2022, at either Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne, or the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown. The choirs sing a range of ‘popular songs’ such as those from shows like A Million Dreams from the Greatest Showman, Little Shop of Horrors, the Lion King, Abba medleys, Love Shine A Light, songs from films such as James Bond’s Skyfall, and some more serious songs like Karl Jenkins’ Adiemus. You do not need to understand music as Lynne teaches each harmony and then blends them together. She also loads each harmony onto files on the internet so that they can be listened to at home. visit: vocalfusion.co.uk.

First post-Lockdown recital

The Bournemouth Chamber Music Society’s first concert after lockdown will be given by Emmanuel Bach (violin) and Jenny Stern (piano) this Sunday, November 21, at 3.00 pm at Bournemouth University’s Kimmeridge Hall BH12. In a recital postponed from 2020, they will be playing music by Mozart, Brahms, Tchaikovsky and Wieniawski. The concert also includes the moving Hebrew Melody by Achron, which Emmanuel Bach performed on BBC Radio 3’s ‘In Tune’ during lockdown. He is supported by the Countess of Munster Musical Trust recital scheme. He studied at the Royal College of Music and in 2018 he won the Royal Over-Seas League String Competition. Jenny Stern teaches at Eton College and the RCM Junior Department. She has appeared widely in South Africa and Europe as soloist, chamber musician and accompanist. Further details and booking information can be found at: bournemouthchambermusic. co.uk

CONCERT RETURN: Jenny Stern and, inset, Emmanuel Bach

Choral society reunited

Members of Wimborne Choral Society will be reunited in concert once more in December. The choir has not performed in the Minster since December 2019. This landmark concert will commemorate all those lost throughout the pandemic and also celebrate renewal and optimism for the future. The programme, led by conductor and musical director Christopher Dowie, will feature Fauré’s Requiem, the composer’s most famous work, and Handel’s powerful and moving Coronation Anthems including Zadok The Priest, first performed at the coronation of King George II. The concert will also feature soloists, Nicola Burley (Soprano), Hugh Sutton (Bass) and Wimborne Chamber Orchestra. Tickets are now on sale for the concert, which will be held in the Minster tomorrow, Saturday, December 4, at 7.30pm and are £15.00 (Central Nave), Unreserved (side Aisles) £11.00. Under-18s £6.00. They are available on the door or from Square Records, Wimborne or telephone 01202 603569. Video screens are a recent addition in the Minster to add to the concert experience and ensure that everyone has a great view of the performance. The concert has been risk-assessed and all Covid-19 measures will be in place to ensure everyone’s safety and wellbeing. The choir will also be singing carols on the Minster Green on Saturday, December 11, from 10.30-11-30am. For further information call 07910 140459. LINDSEY COLE

What’s On

Open days at Niwaki HQ Showroom November 19 & 20 Paintings & ceramics on show at gallery’s winter collection

Bettles Gallery launches their Winter Collection PAUL JONES 2021 exhibition of Paintings and Ceramics on Saturday, November 27. They will be showing paintings of former Dorset Artist Paul Jones, Lindsey Cole and Roger Bettle of Ringwood and FELICITY HOUSE FELICITY HOUSE the versatile painter Felicity House of Bournemouth. These will be alongside ceramists Ruthanne Tudball from Norfolk, imaginative work from Nigel Eveleigh, translucent bone china bowls by Sasha Wardell, and richly glazed domestic stoneware by Mike Braisher. Details of the Exhibition can be seen on the gallery website bettles.net or telephone 01425 489350.

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