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Your Local Community Magazine
The local glossy that keeps on giving - all month long!
June 2013 • ISSUE 15
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What’s On Guide
Local Clubs & Classes
Local Trades & Services
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Sunshine at last! It’s amazing how much the sunshine can affect our lives in such a positive way, seeing everyone smiling and generally lifting everyone’s spirits. More of us are venturing out either to appreciate all the fabulous beauty spots we are fortunate enough to have here on our doorstep or to treat ourselves to a bit of shopping on our local High Streets. Please remember the importance of spending a little of your weekly spend locally – If every adult in BH23 spent £5 of their weekly spend locally, an amazing £8.2 million would be kept within our local economy each year. Wow, that really is a difference worth thinking about don’t you think?
New this month, we have our ‘Community Notices’. If you have a message to pass on to the local community then please pop on to our website www.localeyemagazines.co.uk and head over to the ‘Submit a Listing’ page or alternatively, write in to us: 20 Manor Road, Christchurch BH23 1LU. Although we always have a great response every month to our fabulous competitions, we’ve noticed just recently the drop in entries and it seems this maybe due to the rise in postage stamps. Please feel free to post through our letterbox if you are passing. You can also put all competition entries in to one envelope to save a tree or two!
Well until next month…...here’s hoping this sunshine lasts!
CherylCheryl DennettEditor & Publisher
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Magazine Editor & PublisherCheryl Dennett
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welcometo the Highcliffe Eye Community Magazine
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editor’s letter
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For the past twenty years Highcliffe Rotary Club has organised the Highcliffe Village
Charity Fete on the last Saturday of July and continues to work closely with local Businesses, Charities, Youth and Church organisations to ensure the local community has an opportunity to raise funds for their respective causes and to showcase what Rotary does and can do for the Highcliffe community. Once again we would expect some £10,000 to be raised by the various charities for the local community.
The date this year is SATURDAY 27th July 2013 with the Mayor of Christchurch officially opening the Fete at 10.45 am on the Recreation Ground, Lymington Road, Highcliffe. There will be some fifty stalls and sideshows together with a selection of arena events including Birds of Prey, Morris Dancers around the Maypole, Display of Old Police Cars, Kiddies Races and Bobby the Clown.
It is very much a Fun Day so please come along and support all of the Charities and you can find full details on our website: highclifferotary.org, or even better if you would like to help your local community you are invited to visit us on the day at Rotary Corner alongside the BBQ and the Ladies Teas. For more information on becoming a Rotarian please contact Tony Carpenter on [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you and your family on the day.
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Highcliffe Hawks Youth Football Club are recruiting
players for the 2013/14 season. If you love football and are in Year 2 or Year 3 please contact Annie for details 07780933393 or email [email protected].
Highcliffe Hawks also run fun football sessions on a Saturday for very young children aged 3 to 6 years - our Highcliffe Chicks.
Highcliffe Chicks is all about fun football for children of all abilities, we want the children to learn new skills, enjoy exercising and enjoy being part of our team at Highcliffe Hawks.
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Following the 18 month long campaign to retain a Community Hall in Christchurch Town Centre, a new community group, Druitt Hall Association Ltd. (DHAL), is negotiating with the Council with the aim of
implementing the recent charitable offer of up to £1.5 million to build a new hall and up to £40,000 to refurbish the old hall and keep it running until the new hall is built. Having talked to residents and user groups, DHAL and the professional advisors of the Benefactor, Dr. Somerville Ford, have produced plans, which they believe will meet the needs of the community and also satisfy the Council.
On 15th April DHAL submitted an outline Planning Application for a future hall built largely on the current (brown-field) site, with level access and proximity to bus stops but set back slightly from the High Street to open up the view of the gardens. DHAL is keen to preserve the environment and wildlife of the Druitt Gardens and present a design sympathetic to this Conservation Area. Public Consultation began with a big turn-out at Druitt Hall to see plans and hear the Architect and Town Planner describe the project, which was very positively received. DHAL urge the Council to stick to their agreed timetable of Committee meetings and to approve the Planning Application and Business Case.
The current hall will take bookings at least through June and hopefully beyond. Interested groups or individuals please see www.druitthall.info or text or ring 07849 431612
Picture: Jubilee 2012 in Druitt Hall
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HIGHCLIFFE ON THE 1919 ORDNANCE SURVEY MAP
When the word ‘map’ is mentioned most people think of the Ordnance Survey. Let us look at Highcliffe on the 1919 OS linen-backed map which is described as: Sheet 141 Ordnance Survey Contoured Road Map of Bournemouth and Swanage. Popular Edition price 2/6. Scale: One Inch to One Mile. On the cover an elaborate cartouche surrounds a cyclist perusing his map; he wears a Norfolk jacket, tweeds and plus-fours. He is sitting on a hillside with views of a thickly wooded valley below and a distant bridge and church. In the bottom right of the picture are the initials E.M. which stand for Ellis Martin (1881-1977) who was a talented artist employed by the Ordnance Survey. The map’s legend includes four categories of roads: 1. Good and fit for fast traffic. 2. Fit for ordinary traffic. 3. Indifferent or winding road. 4. Bad. In this edition there are fewer footpaths marked than in later editions when, thanks to the ‘mass trespass’ of 1932, public rights of way were created over open countryside.
Highcliffe appears as a rural idyll on the 1919 OS map with scarcely a building in sight. North-west of the village, towards Hinton Admiral railway station, is wooded countryside showing Wolhayes, Holmhurst, Cranemoor Lodge and Amberwood House. To the east of Chewton Bunny is Naish Farm, and south
of the Lymington road lies Highcliffe Castle surrounded by pockets of woodland. The few dwellings between Highcliffe and Christchurch include Bure Homage and Somerford Grange.
What is the origin of the term ‘Ordnance Survey’? In the late 18th century Britain was under threat of invasion by France. The Board of Ordnance, a government department that dealt with testing and supplies of munitions and armaments to the armed forces, and with responsibilities for British arsenals and forts, began a survey of the country which lead to a series of maps produced for planning and defence. The Board’s origins date from the 14th century and its headquarters were in the Tower of London. It was abolished in 1855 and its role taken over by the War Office. The Ordnance Survey moved to Southampton in 1841.
Many OS maps nowadays have photographs on the covers but the heyday was in the 1920s and 1930s when Ellis Martin and other artists drew beautiful landscapes for map cover illustrations. Increase of leisure pursuits in the years between the First and Second World Wars meant walking, hiking, cycling and motoring (for those who could afford it) became popular.
Apparently there have been fifty different ways to fold maps! The 1919 map is folded horizontally into three then concertinaed into the cover, but a purchaser wasn’t able to view the panels without
unfolding the whole map. In 1938 the aptly named Alec Bender invented the type of folding map used nowadays where panels can easily be viewed without unfolding the whole map. Maps provide fascinating records of places that have changed throughout the years.
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On Saturday 8th June the volunteers and trustees of Mudeford Wood Community Centre are holding their
second annual Family Fun Day from 10am to 4pm.
With a theme of Superheroes and Princesses, children are encouraged to enter the fancy dress competition and enjoy the bouncy castles, face painting, and the various stalls and games. There will be a BBQ, refreshments, Grand Prize Draw and hopefully pony rides.
The first family Fun Day in April 2012 raised over £1,700 and now the charitable trust running the centre is ramping up fundraising efforts to refurbish and improve centre facilities. The aim is to raise £49,000 to replace and enlarge the kitchen area by this Summer, and trustees hope proceeds from the Fun Day will go some way towards the outstanding £21,000 needed. Various fundraising events and grants secured from local community initiatives have already raised over £28,000.
Stage two of the refurbishment plans, subject to planning permission, would see the current changing room areas completely refurbished and extended, providing greatly improved facilities for a number of the user groups.
So please come along and support Mudeford Wood Community Centre - we look forward to seeing you on Saturday 8th June. See www.mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk for more information. Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Piper’s Drive, Mudeford, Christchurch, BH23 4TR. 01425 272084. [email protected]
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Hinton Admiral Cricket Club - a team of cricket lovers of varying abilities - is looking for new members. We play friendly matches against touring sides from all over the UK. Get in touch and find out more at http://www.hintonadmiralcc.co.uk/
YOGA class on Mondays 7.15-8.15pm at Wessex Therapy Clinic, Christchurch, with a British Wheel of Yoga Accredited Teacher. Small group class to ensure individual attention to each student. For more information see www.helenayoga.co.uk or call/text 07803-937143.
Modern Jive Dance Class - Every Tuesday Evening 8pm - 11pm - Highcliffe Sports and Social Club - Suitable for all ages, no need to bring a partner, friendly class and easy to learn. For info call Kevin on 02380 735078 or visit www.strictlyjivefever.co.uk
Highcliffe Short Mat Bowls Club play at Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe on Monday and Thursday evenings, and Thursday afternoon. Pleased to welcome new players, “no previous experience necessary”, so why not come along and have a go? More information available from Malcolm on 01202 486583 or our web site [email protected]
BODYBALANCE - Inspired by yoga, t’ai-chi and Pilates, choreographed to music, and including guided meditation/relaxation in a beautiful setting. 09:30-10:45 Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays; 18:00-19:15 Wednesdays and 18:15-19:30 Thursdays at St Joseph’s Church Hall, 67 Purewell. 07876 645945 / www.hannahdykes.com/bodybalance. Booking required.
Chi Kung Exercise Classes - Come and join us on Friday mornings 10.45 am - 12.15 at Wessex Health - upstairs Studio, 17 Stour Road, Christchurch BH23 1PL Car park at rear. Fee £7.50 www.wessexhealth.co.uk Tutor Poppy - Tel. 01202 735560 or email [email protected]
Pregnancy Yoga Based Exercise and Relaxation - Stretches to relieve aches and pains and balance your pelvis to promote optimal foetal positioning; prepare for birth; breathing and bond with your unborn baby. Friendly and nurturing classes. Call Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove.me.uk
Experience the joyful world of Circle Dance. Fridays fortnightly at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall, 10.30-12.30. Suitable for all ages and all levels of physical fitness. Beginners always welcome- your first session is FREE. June dates: 14/28th. Contact Nancy on 01425 277920
Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies Art and Craft
Jewellery & Silversmithing – summer classes available at Studio 6a, 6a Church Street, Christchurch. Morning and evening sessions available through the summer at £18. Beginners welcome. A variety of techniques covered inc. piercing, soldering, stone setting and enamelling. For more info call Louise 07789 915694. [email protected]
Highcliffe Art Fellowship, Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe BH23 5EG. Wed June 5th @ 2.30 to 4.30 Liz Sewardn demonstrating Vibran Technique. Refreshments. Visitors welcome. Visitor fee £2.
‘Jump in and Get Wet’ watercolour classes in small, friendly, informative classes - overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email [email protected] www.susanknights.co.uk
HIGHCLIFFE FLOWER CLUB - Come and enjoy watching a professional flower arranger demonstrate in the Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road. We meet on the second Wednesday of each month at 2pm, doors open 1.30pm. We are a friendly group and visitors are welcome.
Christchurch Floral Society meeting at the Priory Hall Princess Avenue will be on June 7th. Demonstrator Shirley Preston “As I Like It” Plant stall competition “In tune with June” Doors open 1.30 for 2pm start all welcome.
The Bransgore Horticultural Society will be holding its June meeting at the Resource Centre, Ringwood Road, Bransgore on Thursday 6th June commencing 7pm. Lecture by the National Trust on Brownsea Island, its history, flora and fauna. Visitors welcome.
Highcliffe Horticultural Society - Monday 3rd June at St.Mark’s Church Hall, Highcliffe at 7-30pm an illustrated talk on Hardy Geraniums by Mr Martin Young (50 varieties for sale) Non-Members Entry Fee £1-00 Contact Tel:01425 272962.
We are Curtain Up Theatre Club a local well established group of retired semi-professional entertainers raising money for local charities. Like to join us? For more information please ring 01425 273754
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Ballet Classes for children - at Portfield Hall, Christchurch. Thursday- 3.45pm Onward. The classes are fun and creative with an emphasis on building confidence and coordination as well as teaching poise, movement quality, musicality, spatial awareness, strength and flexibility. Call Sally on 07950459119 or email [email protected]
Musical Steps - Award-winning inspirational and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Monday mornings at The Regent Centre. Come and join the wonderful world of music, learning and fun. 0845 643 5025 [email protected] www.musicalsteps.co.uk
Priory Toddler Group - Wednesdays 10am to 12pm (term times only) at The Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch, BH23 1DB. £2 per family. Parents, carers, & grandparents are welcome to this friendly group. Toys, crafts, singing, drinks & snacks. Contact Penny on 01202 471807.
Bransgore Toy Library - Village Hall, second Monday of the month 10-11.30am. Toys for babies and pre-school aged children. £1.50 one adult and child, £1 each additional child. Includes refreshments and toy hire for a month. Contact 01425 673692.
8th Burton Scouts - Beavers Monday’s 6.15/Cubs Tuesday’s 6.30/Scouts Friday 7pmFund raising towards cost of sending Scouts to Kent International Jamboree in July also for a new scout hut with Coffee morning 8th June, dinner on 14th June and quiz evening on 22nd June.
Clubs and Societies
As part of the British Lung Foundation Support Network, a new support group now meets between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Christchurch on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Contact Carol on 01202 475042 for more information.
Please note that Highcliffe Evening WI now meet on the third Thursday of each month, not Weds as previously. The June meeting will therefore be on Thurs 20 June, 7.15pm at the Day Centre, 250 Lymington Rd. Prospective new members are always welcome and if you would like more info about attending one of our meetings, please ring the Secretary on 01425 / 217995.
Over 60’s Group - Homelands Activity Group extends a warm welcome to non-residents to their weekly social at Homelands Community Hall, Kings Avenue, Christchurch between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. every Monday. Contact Irene on 01202 473489 for further information.BRENDONCARE HAVEN CLUB for older people meets every Thursday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford.
A friendly welcome awaits everyone at this lively friendship club. Contact Sue 01202 722211
The Phoenix Fellowship Club for Widowers - A cordial welcome is extended to widowers to join this friendly group at their weekly meetings at Christchurch Baptist Church Hall on Mondays between 10:30a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Contact Irene or Richard on 01425 279656 for further information.
BRENDONCARE ALPHA CLUB for older people meets every Wednesday 2.00pm – 4.00pm at Greystones Hall, Waterford Road, Highcliffe. Enjoy an afternoon out with good company, interesting speakers, entertainers and activities. Warm welcome for all. For more information contact Sue 01202 722211
BRENDONCARE CASTLE CLUB for older people meets at Castle Lodge Guest House, Highcliffe, every Monday 2.00pm - 4.00pm. An interesting programme and a warm welcome are offered to all. Just pop in or contact Sue 01202 722211
National Federation of Spiritual Healers (established 1954). Healing now being given on Tuesdays from 1.30 – 2.30pm, at Portfield Hall, Portfield Road, Christchurch. BH23 2AQ No appointment necessary. Minimum Donation £4 for more information contact Steve on 01202 478479 anytime
CHRISTCHURCH PROBUS CLUB - Meets 10.30am on the 2nd Tuesday monthly. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! For details please contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett on 01202-482528.
Amberwood Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe, 2p.m. every third Wednesday, excepting August. Please join us for tea and biscuits, with speakers/entertainment. We have a raffle, sales table and card sales.
National Osteoporosis Society (NOS) - The local Support Group holds its next meeting 2pm, Tuesday 4 June 2013, Howard Suite, Christchurch Hospital. There will be a Summer Tea Party, a “Bring ‘n’ Buy” and raffle. Entry just £1.50, everyone welcome. For more details ring 01425 478748.
French Conversation Group at St Catherine’s Hill Community Hall (Marlow Drive) every Tuesday 2-3pm. Join us for a coffee and chat in French. Lots of fun and no exams! Call Alain Jourdan - 01202 423318 for more details.
Monday Social Club - Join our friendly group at Portfield Hall from 9.45am to 2pm. Enjoy coffee & a chat, play Dominos, Scrabble, Canasta or Rummikub. Fresh cooked two course lunch with tea/coffee after. Occasional outings. Modest weekly cost. We welcome anyone who is actively disabled. Contact Les Denmead on 01202–470929
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Christchurch made the national media in the spring when a trader spoke openly that his business actually suffered due to tourists. This created a huge debate. Not every businesses benefits directly from tourism, however it is a vital industry for the Borough. As the main tourist season begins, here are some facts.*
Each year Christchurch accommodates nearly 1 million staying visitor nights, generating £42.3 million. Over 1 million people visit Christchurch for a day trip, spending £38.6 million. Within these figures £13 million is spent in shops and £16 million on food and drink. Altogether, tourism is worth over £84 million to Borough’s economy and 11% of the workforce is employed due to tourism.
To keep this vital income it is imperative that the town is kept attractive. By this I mean both visually, places to visit and by holding as wide a range of events as possible to keep people wanting to come back for more. This will be achieved not solely by the council, but by community effort.
The Borough’s parks, gardens and floral displays are amongst the best in the country. Businesses can help the Council in these efforts through sponsorship and having baskets and flags where appropriate. Litter needs to be controlled, not only on shopping streets, but throughout the borough and especially its entrances. Businesses can ensure their premises are appealing and welcoming. Accessibility, cleanliness and great service are essential.
Christchurch is a very active town with literally hundreds of community groups. From these, dozens of great events are organised by volunteers and held for residents and visitors alike. These also provide opportunities for all businesses to promote and showcase their goods and services.
Christchurch should welcome its visitors and give them a positive experience, so that they will enjoy their time here, want to return and happily recommend Christchurch to others.
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Summer at the Hayloft - 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. CADArts Collective Exhibition of locally made arts and crafts. 10-4 daily Admission free.
Sunday 2nd June & 30th JuneClassic Car Exhibition on Christchurch Quay, 10.00am & 4.00pm. Free exhibition. Classic Cars in the wonderful setting of Christchurch Quay. Free entry for all pre 1983 vehicles. Come and go as you please.
Tuesday 4th - Saturday 8th JuneLiving Crafts at Christchurch Priory - 10am - 4pm an opportunity to watch local artists/craftspeople at work in this historic setting. Information about courses and classes which are available locally and craftspeople will be happy to talk about their work and answer questions. Opportunity to purchase original locally handcrafted items at affordable prices. Event organised by CADArts. For further information please contact Fiona Kelly on 01202 396788 or visit www.cadarts.com
Tuesday 4th June and Wednesday 26th JuneStan’s Blues Jam at The Thomas Tripp, Christchurch - Tuesday 4th June (First Tuesday Every Month) and at The Avon Causeway - Wednesday 26th June (Last Wednesday Every Month) See www.stansbluesjam.co.uk for details.
Friday 7th JuneChristchurch Junior School Summer Fair, Clarendon Road, Christchurch BH23 2AA. Fun starts at 5.30pm until 8 pm! Come see our stalls and games, external vendors, BBQ, Bar, and Refreshments - to name just a few of the attractions! Join us ... 50p entry for adults & free entry for children.
Saturday 8th June Christchurch Rowing Regatta at Christchurch Quay -The regatta comprises one-on-one racing throughout the day, culminating in a series of finals at the end of the day, which are always keenly contested. During the day, food and drink is available at the clubhouse, together with details of the progress of competition 9.30am - 4.00pm
Saturday 8th June RNLI Coffee Morning Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall
What’s On
Every Monday - Christchurch Market (all year)Up to 100 traders selling a variety of food, clothes, household goods, plants and bric-a-brac in the mainly traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square.
Farmers Market first Friday of every month 9am – 1pm. Regular monthly Farmers’ Market in Saxon Square. Over twenty local producers selling quality home produced/reared produce including; meat, cheese, bread, plants, herbs, cakes, fruit and vegetables.
Christchurch Country Market. Everything home-baked, homemade and home-grown locally. Every Monday 9.30-11.30. Druitt Hall (behind library). Refreshments available.
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10.00-12.30. Souvenirs, books cakes, jigsaws, bric a brac. Admission free.
Saturday 8th June Family Fun Day - 10am to 4pm at Mudeford Wood Community Centre. Princesses and Superheroes fancy dress competition, bouncy castles, face painting, children’s’ games and stalls, cake baking competition. Piper’s Drive, Mudeford, BH23 4TR. www.mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk.
Sunday 9th JuneThe Lions Club of Christchurch is organising a Car Boot Sale at Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch. 7.30am sellers, 8.00am Buyers - 12.00pm close. Sellers cars £5.00, Large vans and cars with trailers £8.00. Free to buyers, Parking, Toilets and Refreshments. Enquiries: 0845 833 9826. Subject to local weather conditions. All proceeds to Charity.
Tuesday 11th JuneVisit areas of Christchurch Priory not usually open to the public, tower, museum crypts, belfry and roof space. Booking essential Tickets £10 each available from the Vergers Office Tel 01202 485804. Meet at the Tower Door.
Saturday 15th JuneThe Andrew Cannon Band - Live music for dancing or just listening. St. Josephs Parish Hall, 67 Purewell, Christchurch at 7.30pm In Aid of CAFOD (Syria Crisis) £10 (FREE raffle) bring own drink 01425 279000 for details.
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The Friday Crafters - We are at The Regent Centre Cinema every Friday from 10-3pm, many different types of craft are produced everything is handmade, knitwear, sewn
items, cakes, cards, jewellery, aprons baby jackets, blankets and many more gift ideas.
More volunteer host and hostesses wanted to provide afternoon tea for up to six elderly people and two car drivers just once a year
on a Sunday afternoon. For more details ring Caroline on 01202 424482.
Christchurch Neighbour cars - Door to door transport by volunteer drivers for the over 50s, resident in the BH23 area for health, &
legal appointments, plus social visits.50p per mile donation to cover transport costs. Tel
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Tuesday 18th June Town Guided Walk - guided heritage walk around Old Christchurch takes place on Tuesday 18th June at 2.00 p.m. Organised by the History Society and Borough Council and led by town and Priory Guide, Terry Thomas. Meet at the Arches, Saxon Square, £4. Children free.
Tuesday 18th JuneTotally Locally Christchurch Meeting at The Fire Station, Fairmile Road, Christchurch, 7pm. Come and see what we are up to and help pass the message on! In the meantime you can check out the website at www.totallylocallychristchurch.co.uk
Thursday 20th JuneHighcliffe Library, 2.30pm. ‘Baskets & Container Gardening for Patios & Balconies’, a talk & demonstration by ‘Muddy Boots’. Numbers limited. Ring 01425 272202 or call into the library for tickets. Friends 50p, Non Members £1
Saturday 22nd JuneSummer Fayre at Highcliffe St Mark Primary School. Times: 11am – 1:30pm. Attractions: Various Stalls, Grand Raffle, Games, Inflatable’s, BBQ & Entertainment. All welcome!
Saturday 22nd June The Friends of St Catherine’s Hill are holding a ‘Nightjar and Nightcap’ walk on Saturday 22 June at 8.45pm. Limited spaces. For further details please phone 01425 272479.
Sunday 23rd June WEDDING OPEN DAY at The Kings Arms Hotel, Castle Street, 11am- 3.30pm - Experienced and friendly co-ordinators will be on hand to personally discuss your wedding plans. It is complimentary entry throughout the day so there is no need to book. Just pop in and join us for a glass of Fizz and view our beautiful venue.
Saturday 29th June Christchurch Infant School Summer Fair from 12pm to 2.30pm – Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE – Books, Toys, Cakes, Tombola, Raffle, Bouncy Castles, Games, BBQ, Refreshments, Face Painting, and much more. Come along and join the fun! Entry 50p.
Saturday 29th JuneBaby & Children’s Market nearly new sale - St Joseph’s Centre, Purewell, BH23 1EH. Packed with great pre-loved bargains, all you need for your little ones from bump, baby to 10 years old. Refreshments on sale, 10.30-12.30pm
To see more events in Christchurch visitwww.visitchristchurch.info
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This month I have a confession and a challenge
for you.
Confession first (don’t worry, it doesn’t involve dropping goats down a well or anything else worthy of getting on Simon Mayo’s show). No, my confession is that, despite living in Christchurch for over 20 years, I have only just visited Avon Beach for the first time! I always knew Christchurch had a beach, and I’ve been sunburnt while crabbing at Mudeford Quay on plenty of occasions, but I had never actually been to the beach part. I hang my head in shame.
Avon Beach is definitely not the 7 miles of golden sands of Bournemouth. However, it is very interesting. There are lots of shells to rummage through and rocks to investigate, and a fresh, raw smell of the sea that urges you to have fish and chips for tea. Little green beach huts cradle the bay and look out across to the stunning view of the Isle of Wight, which is so close you almost feel like you could swim to the Needles. (I strongly suggest not trying this unless you are a fish.) Little boats bob in and out of the harbour, adventurous types bump over the crossing tides on jet skis and canoes, and the really brave blow around on wind and kite surfboards. When all that gets too exhausting to watch any longer, there’s a cafe to warm up in too!
So, here is my challenge – however long you have been here, why not try and do something locally that you haven’t done before? Maybe you’ve never visited Avon Beach either! Perhaps you’ve always meant to climb up the ruins near the Priory but have never got around to it? Or maybe you’ve never been on the ferry boat across the river, or seen the view from The Priory tower. Have you walked up St Catherine’s Hill or visited the Red House Museum or Place Mill? There are lots more I haven’t mentioned – if you have a favourite local place you would like to share, why not pop it on our Facebook page (search under ‘Christchurch Eye’) for others to see.
Let’s hope the sun shines, and have a great month!
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What does your garden say about you?At a time when I’m making preparations for my summer holidays and browsing through pictures of tropical locations, I can’t help but compare them with the images of England that I hold in my mind. It wasn’t until I visited America last year, that I realised how very English we are, and how we really do live up to the stereotype we’ve been given. I wouldn’t say I’m a shrinking violet when it comes to confidence, but I really did feel quite reserved.
As a nation, I don’t think we’re very good at expressing ourselves, our thoughts or our emotions, and whilst I’m not advocating yelling at random people in the street because “your dust cart is blocking my parking lot” or applauding in the cinema (both of which I experienced whilst over there last year), I do think that when it comes to gardens we are, in the main, a little unadventurous. In fact, I would go as far as to say that a striped lawn and three borders are as traditional as our Sunday roast!
But fear not, it doesn’t have to be this way. Expressing yourself outdoors needn’t mean exposing your inner most secrets, but I do think your outdoor space should reflect your personality. The residents at Bestall Towers are generally neat and tidy (in fact clutter makes my head hurt), so my garden reflects this with its simple straight lines, well ordered borders, immaculate patio, and perfect lawn! So what does my garden say about me? I’m a clean freak, with an obsession for perfection and a need to control my environment … pretty accurate I’d say.
So what does your garden say about you? Does it reflect who you are, or maybe who you were? Maybe it’s time for a change and to let loose that wild side, paint the fence black and plant only orange flowering plants. Whatever you do, break from the norm and express yourself.
Happy Gardening!
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Born in Amman in 1988, London-based pianist Karim Said gave his Barbican debut playing with the English Chamber Orchestra and Sir Colin Davis in 2008. A few months later, his acclaimed BBC Proms performance of the Berg Chamber Concerto with Daniel Barenboim and the West Eastern Divan led to numerous future engagements, including a series of recitals at London’s Southbank Centre in 2013.
At the age of eleven, Karim moved to the UK to study piano, composition and conducting at the Purcell School of Music. Karim’s musical development was captured in an hour long documentary, ‘’Karim’s Journey’’. The launch of the film in 2008, shown internationally and on BBC4, supported an already growing career as a pianist, which has taken him to such venues as Vienna’s Musikverein, the Berlin Philharmonic, Salzburg’s Mozarteum, the Great Hall of the Moscow Conservatoire, Milan’s La Scala, Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall, Abu Dhabi’s ‘’Khubayrat’’, and Seoul’s ‘’Jangcheon’’ Art Hall.
After being awarded a full scholarship to study at London’s Royal Academy of Music in 2007, he received the first ever ‘’Enescu’’ Prize. Karim is currently studying for a Masters degree and is the recipient of over fifteen prizes and awards.
The programme includes works by Liszt, Mendelssohn, Haydn, and Wagner.
Tickets cost £5 (including tea and cake); available in advance from the TIC or on the door.
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It is just a number of weeks since Christchurch had its own community concert band formed. Aptly named the Christchurch and District Band, it’s
doors are open to anyone who plays a brass or woodwind instrument. There are so many “lapsed” musicians out there who used to play an instrument and simply gave it up because of life events, their children may now be grown up etc. and find now they have more time on their hands and would like to take up playing once again. The ability range in the band is huge from beginners to absolutely superb performers. All work well together.
The band recently had the privilege of leading the Bournemouth St. George’s Day Parade and have received wonderful reviews. They have many more
concerts booked plus a visit to one of Christchurch’s twin Towns in Aalen, Germany to perform at their beer festival.
The band has a wonderful friendly atmosphere, why not pop along to try us out with a view to joining. You’ll be made most welcome.
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Coffee and walnut cake
Preparation method
Preheat the oven to 180C/350F/Gas 4.In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until very light and pale. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well to completely incorporate each egg before adding the next egg. Add the espresso to the mixture and stir well. Then add the flour and walnuts and stir well to completely combine.Spoon the cake mixture into two lined and greased 20cm/8in cake tins.
Transfer to the oven to bake 25-30 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre of the cake comes out clean and the cake is golden-brown. Remove the cakes from the oven and leave to cool on a wire rack.
For the butter cream topping, beat the butter and icing sugar together in a small bowl until pale and light. Add the espresso and mix well. Spread the butter cream over the top of each cake, then place one cake on top of the other. Decorate the top of the cake with the walnut halves and serve in generous slices.
Ingredients
For the cake225g/8oz unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing225g/8oz caster sugar4 free-range eggs50ml/1¾fl oz strong espresso coffee225g/8oz self-raising flour75g/2½oz walnuts
For the butter cream topping125g/4½oz unsalted butter200g/7oz icing sugar50ml/2fl oz strong espresso coffee12 walnut halves, to decorate
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The award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players’ next show is Here we go
again!, performed at our home base, St Mark’s Church Hall in Highcliffe, over four nights from Wednesday 24th to Saturday 27th July. The Players’ forays into revue are legendary – tuneful, exuberant and a little bit risqué! This fast moving, laughter packed evening is presented cabaret style with an interval supper and programme included in the ticket price of £15. There is one further performance (without supper) at the Regent Centre, Christchurch, on Sunday 28th July (£13). Tickets for both venues are available from the Regent Centre Box Office (01202 499199 www.regentcentre.co.uk).
A wide range of song and dance medleys will be featured, chosen both from old favourites and current musical hits, to ensure there is something for everyone. These are performed alongside
classic comic sketches ranging from familiar, well-loved favourites courtesy of Monty Python and The Two Ronnies, to the more cutting edge humour of ITV’s The Sketch Show.
Says HCP Chairman Georgina Smith: “Our revues remain a firm favourite with cast and audience alike. St Mark’s Hall provides an intimate atmosphere where audiences can watch our show, drink in hand, sharing a table with friends and enjoying a chat over supper.
“But it’s also exciting to be taking our revue on to our second home, the Regent Centre (where we stage our pantomimes and musicals), which gives us the opportunity to perform our routines on a larger stage and to a wider audience.”
Do come along and support us. As usual, profits from our performances will be donated to local charities and national causes.
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Christchurch Library29 High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AW01202 485 938
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Highcliffe LibraryGordon Road, Highcliffe BH23 5HN01425 272 202
Monday 10am to 6.30pmTuesday 9.30am to 5pmWednesday ClosedThursday 9.30am to 1pmFriday 9.30am to 6.30pmSaturday 9.30am to 4pm
Chemists
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