October 07 by Nicky Buck

Win a half-priced Apple tree

Bought in October/November

What is the definition of a triploid apple? & What is the most famous triploid apple? For a chance of winning, send or e-mail your answer by 15/10/07 to Nicky Buck, 7 Station Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QY with your contact details. E-Mail: Nicky@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

October Gardening Tips

Congratulations to Pam Bunting of Christchurch who won the September competition.

The first frosts are likely and as the evenings draw in time for getting out in the garden becomes more precious. It's a great time of year for getting garden projects done, make the most of it while soil is manageable and working conditions are ideal. Gales are always a possibility so make sure overhanging branches are safe and that sheds and other garden structures are secure. October remains a great time for planting - the soil is warm and minimum watering in will be needed. Out with the old.... Clear dead and dying bedding plants. You can compost their remains. Prepare for spring flowers Once spent crops have been removed dig the soil over and add some slow release nutrients, then plant winter pansies, wallflowers, sweet williams etc. to overwinter and flower nest spring.

TidyTidy-up time - but not too tidy! Spent crops, old bean canes, long tough grass, woody prunings need clearing away for tidiness and disease control but try and find a out-of-sight place to leave some material for insects and small mammals to hide in. A pile of logs or even old clods of turf can make all the difference to garden wildlife. Mulching works - keep down weeds and conserve water Once your garden soil is thoroughly wetted it's a great time to get mulching. Trees and shrubs will benefit from a wood chip or bark mulch, perennials prefer well rotted compost or manure. Plant tulips To avoid possibilities of disease some folks prefer to leave Tulip bulb planting until now. Pot feet Make sure patio pots can drain easily, stand them on pieces of tile or better still get some pretty terracotta pot feet. This helps the plants and makes frost damage less likely. Over wintered onions and garlic Towards the end of the month when soil is firm make sure to get Japanese onion sets planted and at the same time pop in a few garlic cloves, they do much better than ones sown in the spring. Pumpkin time Pumpkins and Winter squash should be ready to harvest. Cut them with a piece of the vine intact if you can, rots are less likely that way. Get them off the ground and into a airy sunny place to finish ripening and then store in a dry, frost free shed. Plant trees and shrubs The soil is still warm, and the ground is moist, perfect for settling in new plants.

including scalpel, forceps, tweezers, a hypodermic syringe and needles, elastoplasts, lint, bandages, stethoscope and bottles of iodine, surgical spirit and wads of cotton wool. GPs were called in to deal with serious child illnesses like, scarlet fever, diphtheria, TB and a deadly form of meningitis. It was strange the way it affected some children and missed others even in the same family. I lost two school friends, one was ............who died from it whereas his two sisters escaped and the girl in the ...........family who had recently moved into the bungalow next door developed flu-like symptoms but my father realised it was meningitis and sent her to hospital but she died in about a week. ……..the school was understaffed due to the war and Mr. Slynn the headmaster was retiring age and there were quite a number of women teachers. We had PT with Mr Morgan, Music lessons with Mr Jones keeping an eye out for slackers whilst singing folk songs and sea shanties. The maths lesson was adding up columns of figures and times tables. Top of the class was Egbert Setterfield. The English teacher Miss. or Mrs. Whittingham asked us to write compositions on anything that took our interest. Mine was never good enough to read out aloud but Alec Batten was often asked. Books were scarce and so she used to read out passages from classic novels and gave us dictation and spelling tests. The woodworking class where Mr. Dance taught us how to make different woodworking joints was my favourite. He allowed us to have a project to complete and mine was an engine shed for my Hornby 'Princess Elizabeth' gauge 0 locomotive.” If anybody would like to record their memories of Christchurch we are always pleased to receive copies for our archives. Keep Christchurch Memories Alive.

Events… We run family friendly and adult events and workshops throughout the year. Every half-term and school holiday there are things for the family to do from trails to workshops. For further information Phone 01202 482860 www.hants.gov.uk/museum/redhouse To advertise in The Christchurch Directory call 0800 043 0850

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Red House Museum & Gardens ...An account of wartime childhood in Christchurch.

We were sent this account of a wartime childhood in Christchurch by Mr Peter Francis. It is an interesting insight into the life of a local GP’s son and how even though he left school at 14 with very little education and no formal qualifications at that time, ended up as a well respected scientist at SRDE at Somerford. We have extracted a few paragraphs from his story in his own words. “I came to Christchurch with my parents just before the outbreak of the war because my father had to sell his medical practice in Worsley in the outskirts of Manchester for health reasons. He had served with the Manchester regiment in WW1 and had been exposed to a German poison gas attack in the front line . He was later awarded the MILITARY MEDAL for bravery but had been left with mental scarring due to the horrors of trench warfare and physical scarring with permanently damaged lungs. All this had been aggravated by the need to work in a chemist's shop to pay for his studies at Manchester University to become a doctor. We rented a bungalow 'Sunhaven', at the top of Riverway. It had been left to the owners by their former employer, a Bishop. Although it was a small two bedroom bungalow it had a huge garden. It had its own stream and a rustic footbridge over it with ornamental flowerbeds and shrubbery, a large greenhouse and even a stable for the Bishop's pony when he used to use a pony and trap to visit his parishioners. My father was a Locum for Dr.Brooks in Stour Rd. Christchurch. He was very busy in an overstretched practice. Very hands-on then with minor ops at the surgery and at the patient's house things like cuts, abrasions and boils and expected to visit at all hours. I once looked in Father's Gladstone bag to see what he used on his patients. It contained miscellaneous surgical instruments To advertise in The Christchurch Directory call 0800 043 0850

WAKE UP TO WINTER!

ritish Summer time officially ends on Sunday 28th October and dark dreary mornings begin. If that signals the start of an even stronger pull from your bed springs when the alarm goes off, then the Sleep Council has some timely, tongue-in-cheek advice for leaving the warm and cosy comfort of your bed. • Don’t be tempted to turn off the alarm until you are wide awake and well clear of the bed. If you do need an extra couple of minutes to come round, hit the ‘snooze’ button instead. • Now hit the light switch, mentally preparing your eyes for the shock as you do so. A bedside lamp will do, but the full force of an overhead light will be more effective in acclimatising your brain to the idea of eventual movement. • Begin mental preparation for the moment of final departure. Some people find a few undercover physical preliminaries helpful too - gentle opening and closing of the eyelids, raising and relaxing of the

eyebrows and loosening of the finger joints. • On especially difficult mornings, allow yourself the promise of a quick return to bed with a cup of tea or coffee - provided you nip out of bed and make it first. This can lessen the finality of wrenching yourself from the bedclothes and is a device much used by the most experienced and seriously reluctant risers. • Once you have come round sufficiently to sit up, you may feel ready for the final prelift off activity: switching on the radio. Which station you choose will depend on your age/ time of waking/ early morning mental agility/ Radio Local humour threshold. • You are now ready for the moment of truth. Those who have applied themselves thoroughly to the above checklist should experience little if any trauma when they throw back the bedclothes. Assuming the heating has come on in time to take the chill off the air, they can congratulate themselves on a successful start to the day.

Those for whom the above advice is of little use should make an immediate examination of their bed. If it is too old/ small/ lumpy/ uncomfortable, no amount of gentle coaxing will persuade you to move in the mornings as you have probably had little or next to no sleep at all. If you take the Sleep Council’s advice and invest in a decent new bed, you too could have to work at getting up in the morning and leaving your wonderful new bed. For more information on how to choose a good bed or how to get a good night’s sleep, visit The Sleep Council’s website, www.sleepcouncil.com or call Freephone 0800 0187923 to request a copy of the Sleep Good, Feel Good Guide or the Bed Buyer’s Guide. Please mention The Christchurch Directory when responding to Adverts

Out & About… What’s on? COUNTRY MARKET— DRUITT HALL, HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. EVERY MONDAY 9.30AM TO 11:30AM REFRESHMENTS AVAILABLE

CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY Tel: 01202 485938 Writing Class with Cynthia Collins 10:00am—12:00pm Four week sessions £10 for four weeks.

FRIENDS OF CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY

DAPHNE du MAURIER A CENTENARY The Druitt Hall, Christchurch Wednesday 24th October 2007 (following the AGM) Refreshments: 7pm The talk will begin at 7.30pm £3 Non-members Members FREE

FARMERS MARKET Saxon Square, Christchurch 9:00am –1:00pm First Friday of the month

CHRISTCHURCH FLORAL SOCIETY Meet first Friday of the month, except January & August, at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch at 2pm, doors open 1.30pm. Make new friends and watch floral demonstrations. For further details phone 01202 471443

Red House Museum Events & Exhibitions Tel 01202 482860 6 October—1 December Scouting—Celebrating 100 years

Frettens Solicitors were delighted to complete their first Home Information Pack (HIP), 10 days after the scheme was launched on 1st August. It was for a property in Bournemouth, via Headstart Estate Agents. Branch Manager of Headstart, Karl Rusk, commented “We are pleased to work with Frettens they handled the HIP order so swiftly and efficiently, particularly given the newness of the scheme.” Having invested huge amounts of time and effort to ensure that they were ready for HIPs, Frettens are pleased to see their systems working well with the first few weeks of orders. Completing HIPs as quickly as two days also shows that HIPs should not delay the process of selling homes. HIPs are now mandatory for all properties marketed for sale with 3 bedrooms or more. It is proposed to extend this to smaller properties soon - Phase 2 will include properties with 3 bedrooms, followed by Phase 3 to include all properties. David Walton, Head of Frettens’ 35+ strong Residential Conveyancing Department, says “After some concern from the public and estate agents, HIPs are not actually having a negative impact on cost or length of time of a transaction. Traditionally, the market picks up after the summer, and so far we have not seen a big difference from last year. People should not be put off from putting their property on the market, or risk devaluing their property by marketing a three bedroom home as a ‘two bed plus study’.” HIPs can be ordered by agents or by sellers via a simple form on the Frettens website. The Frettens HIP is competitively priced at £299 (inc VAT) and offers the reassurance of using a well established and experienced local firm of solicitors. Unlike many other Pack providers, Frettens do not make any additional charges if the property is leasehold or unregistered. The only additional fee for leasehold property is the charges for required information by the managing agent. For further information visit www.frettens.co.uk

Serenade by Candlelight Saturday 20th October 2007, 7.30pm Christchurch Priory Christchurch Sinfonia Tickets available from the Christchurch Information Centre Tel: 01202 471780 STOCK CAR RACING RINGWOOD RACEWAY MATCHAMS LANE NEAR RINGWOOD 7PM MOST SATURDAYS

Frettens First For HIPs!

Antiques Fair Pavilion Ballroom, Westover Road Saturday 20-21October Tel: 01590 677687

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Frettens provide a full range of specialised legal services to private and commercial clients, with a modern, common sense approach. Contact Frettens for further advice, on 01202 499255, or visit www.frettens.co.uk .

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Out & About… What’s on? DORSET FOOD WEEK 20TH-28TH OCTOBER 2007 Dorset Food Week, now in its 7th year, is an annual event offering nearly 200 different activities for all the family including cookery workshops, local sausage tasting, farmers markets, treasure hunts, special menus prepared by pubs and restaurants, walks and story telling. For more information visit www.dorsetfoodweek.co.uk

Property Development Property Management Alterations Decorations Extensions & Garages Loft Conversions Roofing Work Plans & Surveys Refurbishments Insurance Call Outs

call 01425 485048 or you can pick up a booklet of events from the Tourist Information Office in Christchurch.

Please send in details of any events up to Christmas… 122 Stour Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JP Tel/Fax: 01202 477776 Mobile: 07980 303751 To advertise in The Christchurch Directory call 0800 043 0850

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What’s on this month?

Freda’s Fitness EXERCISE CLASSES TO MUSIC (Females)

What’s on at the BIC PAVILION? Book for the Following: The Producers 25 September—13 October 2007 The Billy Fury Story 14th October 2007 Donkeys’ Years 15 October—20th October 2007 Welsh National Opera 23rd-27th October 42nd Street 30th October—10th November

Ticket Hotline 023 8071 1811

Sean Hughes— Hughes—Comedy Friday 5th October 2007 Rodger Hodgson The Voice of Supertramp Sunday 7th October Damien Rice Tuesday 9th October 2007 Grumpy Old Women Live 11/10 Ardal O’Hanlon Salsa UK

12/10

BOURNEMOUTH, CHRISTCHURCH & LYMINGTON

Also PILATES CLASSES (For Men and Women) All Classes pay Weekly

K . R. HALL Re - Roofing Roofing Repairs, Flat Roofs & Chimneys Repaired Plastic Fascia & Guttering

Beginners Welcome

Freda Lewis B.S.Dip Featured on T.V. Tel: 01202 482328

11 Station Road, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 1QY

Tel: 01202 486687 Mobile: 07904 650812

12/10— 12/10—13/10

Kevin Bloody Wilson 13/10 Donny Osmond 14/10 Silent Film Spectacular 14/10 Gala Organ Concert 14/10 Carmen 15/10

FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION PHONE 08700 668701 The importance of being Earnest 9th—13th October Little Matchstick Girl—Gavin Skerritt Mon 22nd October—Sat 27th October CandoCo Dance Company 16th—17th October www.thelighthousepoole.co.uk

Billy Connolly 15/10 –17/10 Nabucco 18/10 Dominic Kirwan 19/10 BSO Hooked on Beethoven 20/10 Chicago

22/10 - 27/10

To Book call 0870 111 3000 www.bic.co.uk

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12 ENTRY FORM FOR THE SNOW QUEEN/PRINCESS 2007

Win Tickets… Competitions

NAME AGE

DATE OF BIRTH

ADDRESS

WIN TICKETS TO SEE SNOW WHITE & chicago

SCHOOL /WORKPLACE HOBBIES & INTERESTS

CHICAGO I WOULD LIKE TO BE

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT CHRISTCHURCH & WHY?

I AGREE TO ATTEND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE COMING YEAR COMPLYING WITH THE DRESS CODE

SIGNED (Contestant)

SIGNED (Guardian) COMPETITION RULES All contestants must live in the Borough of Christchurch. No previously elected Snow Queen may enter. Previously elected Snow Princesses may enter the category of Snow Queen if now between 14-18yrs but not re-enter as a Princess. The winning contestant must be available for the next year to attend events. The Snow Queen/Princesses will be chaperoned by Lillian Jefferis or an appointed person at all events. All entry forms must be signed by a parent/guardian. Organisers cannot take responsibility for contestants, U16’s must be accompanied by a parent/ guardian. The contestant’s fee of £1 will be collected on the day. Winners will be expected to wear tiara, capes & sashes supplied when on official duties. Own clothes suitable for the role should be worn. By signing this form you agree to official photos/ videos being used for Snow Queen publicity. Send completed forms to: Mrs. Lillian Jefferis, Belvedere, 3 Twynham Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset. Or drop them in to Studio 56, Bargates, Christchurch. Dorset. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES SATURDAY 10TH NOVEMBER 2007

PAVILION THEATRE BOURNEMOUTH MONDAY 22 OCTOBER SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 2007

Chicago opened at the Adelphi Theatre on 18 November 1997 to rave reviews and immediately became a sell-out hit. The show transferred to the Cambridge Theatre on 28 April 2006, where it continues to be a smash hit. It won the 1998 Laurence Olivier Award for 'Outstanding Musical Production' as well as the 1998 Critics Circle Drama Award for 'Best Musical'. Ian Kelsey will star as Billy Flynn when the national production of hit West-End musical Chicago comes to the Pavilion Theatre.

For a chance of winning please send or e-mail your FULL contact details NOW to: The Christchurch Directory, 7 Station Rd, Christchurch, Dorset BH231QY by 15/10/07 E-Mail: nicky@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk Please state your preference of show.

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Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on at the regent this month?

To book or for information Call 01202 499148 Regentcentre.co.uk Please To To advertise mention advertiseThe in in The The Christchurch Christchurch Christchurch Directory Directory Directory when call callresponding 0800 0800 043 043to 0850 0850 Adverts

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WHAT’S ON?

FIREWORKS AT THE LITTLEDOWN CENTRE SATURDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2007 On Saturday the 3rd November 2007, the crews from Wessex Fire & Rescue Service will be in attendance at the Bournemouth Fireworks at The Littledown Centre. We will be providing a Fire Engine and support vehicle for the show plus fire fighters. The show is part of the Wave 105 Fireworks with Andy Jackson and Kate Weston. We will have equipment on display for you to look at and handle, along with a new Argus Thermal Imaging Camera to see in the dark. Our gift stall will also be open in the evening selling toys and gifts so come on down for the two firework displays and funfair and live music and come and have a look around the Fire Engine. Remember that Fireworks can kill so leave them to the experts and if you are having a bonfire then check it carefully before lighting it as animals can sometimes be living inside. Never hold or throw fireworks and never use petrol or other fluids to help to light a bonfire.

Wessex Fire & Rescue Service 2007 www.wessexfireservices.co.uk Tel: 01202 594581 To advertise in The Christchurch Directory call 0800 043 0850

CONGRATULATIONS to Sheila Newman who won the tickets to see ‘The Pirates of Penzance’ in the September competition. Thank you for all your entries. To advertise in The Christchurch Directory callresponding 0800 043 to 0850 Please mention The Christchurch Directory when Adverts

Whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on for Children? FREE ENTRY FOR TWO On the night of your choice at The Thomas Tripp Late nâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Live

To enter the draw just send or ee-mail your full contact details to: The Christchurch Directory, 7 Station Road, Christchurch Dorset BH23 1QY by 15/10/07

for a chance of winning.

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USE THE CLUB OR LOSE IT!

Kidz Halloween Party at The Clay Studio, 12a Castle Street, Christchurch. The studio will be open on Wednesday 31 October in the evening and junior wizards, witches & ghosts are welcome to attend. A Kidz ticket costs just ÂŁ5 & includes a Halloween buffet, painting studio fee and other activities such as face painting, apple bobbing and chocolate fountain. A range of special Halloween pottery will be available to paint. Parents are welcome and an adult ticket cost ÂŁ2 including a coffee or tea. Phone Mary or Martin on 01202 475000 for further details. â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;The Ghosts of Christmas Pastâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A guided Halloween Ghost Walk with local historian Michael Hodges. Meet at the Mayors Parlour, Saxon Square Wed 31st Oct 6.30pm. Tickets on sale at Christchurch Tourist Information Centre. Adults ÂŁ3 Children ÂŁ1.50

For Activities at The Littledown Centre Telephone: 01202 417600 Website: www.littledowncentre.co.uk

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Out & About… What’s on? CHRISTCHURCH LIBRARY Tel: 01202 485938 Under 5’s Story time Every Friday afternoon 2.15-2.45pm Baby Rhyme Time & Toy Library Visit For the Under Two’s 10:45—11:15 9th October ‘Jungle Party’

For National Book Start Day 5th October 1st-27th October Treasure Hunt for Pre-schoolers all on a ‘Jungle Party’ theme. Sunday 28th October Feed the birds day at Avon Heath Country Park, St Ives, near Ringwood 11am—4.00pm 01425 472975 CELEBRATE TOGETHER! Bring the whole family to Harvest Thanksgiving St. Marks’s Church Highcliffe 7th October 2007 At 09:30am

FOR TICKETS & INFORMATION

PHONE 08700 668701 Little Matchstick Girl—Gavin Skerritt Mon 22nd October—Sat 27th October

COMPTON ACRES 164 Canford Cliffs Road, Poole, Dorset Tel: 01202 700778 www.comptonacres.co.uk HALF TERM ACTIVITIES A variety of family activities at The Tank Museum, Bovington, Wool Tel: 01929 405096

Children’s Half Term Fun Lulworth Castle & Park Sunday 21st-26th October Tel: 08454 501054 For details.

What’s on at the BIC PAVILION? To Book call 0870 111 3000 bic.co.uk

For Activities at 2 Riversmeet Leisure Centre, Stony Lane South, Christchurch.

Tel: 01202 477987 Check out Half Term activities!

See Regent Centre listings on p26/27 For details of films and shows including… Mr Men & Little Miss Sports Day Fun Transformers Surf’s Up, Snow White Russian Ballet.

Red House Museum Events & Exhibitions Tel 01202 482860 Scouting—Celebrating 100 years Fungi Fun Trail Thursday 25th October 2.00-4.00pm

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What’s on for Children? BRANSGORE COMMUNITY CHURCH Shackleton Square, Bransgore ALL WELCOME For details of Services phone Church Leader Phil Cole 01425 673245

The Priory Church For details of services or further information see the Parish magazine or contact The Parish Office on Tel: 01202 488645. Christchurch Baptist Church and Hall Bargates, Christchurch For details of services and other activities including youth clubs please phone: TEL: 01202 487442

Yoga with Gill Taylor Qualified Teacher BWY.B. Ed(Hons) Over 16 years experience of teaching yoga.

& EFT practitioner. Yoga Tuesday & Thursday mornings & evenings in wonderful venues—Highcliffe & Christchurch. For men & women (over 14 classed as adult).

Courses: 6 weeks 10 weeks

Relaxation. Easy Slimming with EFT & Yoga.

Day Workshops — Yoga & Reflexology—October 5th Yoga & EFT—October 17th Yoga & Indian Head Massage—November 7th Pampered learning days on how to use the above for yourself & friends/family. EFT—1-1 Consultations that may free you of bothersome problems, big or small traumas. I specialise in helping you over anxiety issues and phobias. EFT can also enhance sports and music performance. Free initial consultation.

Tel : 01425 276792

E-mail: gilltaylor1@yahoo.co.uk

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Twynham Church, Barrack Road For more information on services and activities please contact Tel: 01202 473626

The Immaculate Conception & St. Joseph’s at Christchurch

Telephone 01202 483340 The Salvation Army, Stour Road, Christchurch Sunday Services at 11 and 6.30pm For further information Telephone: 01202 482671

Mother & Toddler Groups All Saints Church—Mudeford Service for Toddlers and Carers 3rd Thursday in the month Tel: 485107

Christchurch Baptist Church Bargates. Tel: 01202 487442 Stepping Stones Toddler Group Fridays 9.30 - 11.30 Term time only. German Speaking Play Group 2nd & 4th Weds Term time only 10-12

Twynham Church, Barrack Road. Busy Bees—A hive of activities including singing, stories, puppets and crafts Mondays at 10am Tel: 01202 482584 Mums & Babes Wednesdays at 10:00 This group is currently full. Please phone 01202 473626

The Priory Church Mice—Worship & fun for pre-school children & parents or carers 9.45 in the Lady Chapel on the 2nd Monday of the month. Tel: 480849. Parents & Toddler Group Wednesdays except in August— 10:00-12:00 noon in Priory Hall, Princess Ave. Tel: Tanya Kearley 475834

Bransgore Community Church Shackleton Square, Bransgore Thur 10am Scallywags (Mums & Tots)Church Leader Phil Cole 01425 673245

St. Mark’s Church, Highcliffe Contact numbers for other Church services in the area: St George’s Jumpers 01202 569163 Anglican Fellowship High Cross 01425 280831 URC High Cross 01202 482690 St John’s Church, Purewell 01202 483618

Stories and Songs for the under fives, First Tuesday of each month at 2pm in Church. Telephone Margaret Perks on 01425 615776 or Lesley Murrell on 01425 274144

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www.the-babystore.com Everything for your baby â&#x20AC;&#x201D;from potties to prams Come and browse Compare our prices OPEN MONâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;SAT 10AM-5PM 85 Bargates, Christchurch Tel: 01202 485958

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This month’s Puzzles... Win a bouquet of Flowers… Supplied by Vee Young Florists 01202 483067 A big Thank you to Doreen of Amber Rose Florists for providing the prize for the crossword for so many issues of the magazine. We wish her well for the future. Welcome and thank you to Kim Harris of Vee Young Florists who is now providing flowers to the lucky winner of the puzzle page. For a chance of winning the beautiful flowers complete any of the puzzles on these pages and send them in with the entry form on page 34.

OCTOBER CODEWORD Each letter in this puzzle is represented by a different number between 1 and 26. The codes for three letters are shown. Once you have filled these throughout the grid you can start guessing words and reveal other letters. As you find the letters enter them in the box. 1

Solution to September’s Codeword. 6

18 3

26 7

25 19

N 12

3 19

26 4

25 26

11 19

24 19

26 19

24 19

24 26

21 21

7 13

22 15

18 9

24 1

1 10

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Puzzles

Follow Me #2 Last month’s solution... 1. Maniac 2. Cap 3. Prior 4. Right 5. Tonic 6. Corset Keyword = Motor

Starting top left, follow the arrows. The last letter of each word is the first letter of the next. The 5 shaded arrows spell out the Keyword and the Keyword clue should help if you get stuck.

CONGRATULATIONS to John Frampton who won the wine & Mrs. I Roach who won the flowers in last month’s issue. Thank you all for taking the time to send in your entries. Have another go this month— month— you might be lucky enough to be first out of the hat!

1. Lent to (6) 2. Worker bee(5) 3. Perform(5) 4. Crook (5)

5. Deluge (5) 6. Instrument(4) Keyword Clue Fruit

THE RETURN OF THE SUDOKU… HOW TO PLAY Fill in the grid so that every row, every column, and every 3x3 box contains the digits 1 through 9, with no repetition! That’s all there is to it. You solve the puzzle with reasoning and logic—there’s no maths involved and no adding up. It’s fun, it’s challenging, It’s addictive! To advertise in The Christchurch Directory call 0800 043 0850

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This month’s issue...

PRIZE CROSSWORD ENTRY FORM Sponsored by Vee Young Florists 6 Church Street, Christchurch, Dorset. Tel: 01202 483067

Welcome to the October edition. I can’t believe that this is October and Halloween and fireworks are on the horizon! Even though it’s beginning to feel a bit ‘wintery’ it is still a great time of year to get out and about and enjoy the quieter beaches and walks or a spot of gardening!

Complete any of the puzzles on the previous pages, fill in your details below and send it to PUZZLE COMPETITION, The Christchurch Directory, 7 Station Road, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 1QY by the 15 October 2007 for a chance of winning. Front cover photograph:

NAME __________________________________________

Grahamjeffriesphotography.co.uk

Tel: 01425 674871

ADDRESS: ______________________________________________

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If you’re struggling with the darker mornings you might find The Sleep Council’s advice handy on making it a little easier to leave the comfort of your cosy bed. Some chocolate truffle making might cheer you up too. Enter the competitions and you could win a bouquet of flowers, an apple tree or tickets to the ballet or theatre. There are many local companies in the magazine this month who are available to help with fitness, weight-loss, home maintenance, interior design, finance, legal issues, website design and more... If you don’t get a magazine through your door remember you can pick a copy up from any of the central delivery points including:

The Tourist Information Centre, The Regent, The Red House Museum, Highcliffe Castle, post offices, Serendipity Sam’s Stewarts Garden Lands & various cafes and bars.

TELEPHONE: ____________________________________________

Nicky Buck Publisher of The Christchurch Directory

Index of Advertisers Peeks Party Store Gorselands Martin Cristofoli Made2measure Curves The Baby Store Southern Softflow Wessex Fire & Rescue Snow Queen Competition Freda’s Fitness Women’s Workout KR Hall Re-roofing Frettens Solicitors Priory Financial PM Co (Southern) Ltd The Red House Museum Stewarts Garden Lands

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Dedoko Websites Christchurch Floral Society Christchurch Library Meninafeliz The Mayflower Lighthouse BIC Pavilion The Regent Centre Thomas Tripp Late n’ Live Highcliffe Castle Domestic Angels Gill Taylor Yoga Green & Black Vee Young Florists AllGlaze Lighterlife

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7 Station Rd, Christchurch. Dorset BH23 1QY

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MISTED UP DOUBLE GLAZING Allglaze is a local glazing and window company that undertakes work in the Dorset and Hampshire areas— no matter how big or small! A large percentage of enquiries the company receives are from home owners who think they have a very serious problem with their windows… Condensation building up inside their double-glazed units. The customer often thinks that they will have to replace the whole window —glass and frame combined. This is not the case. Allglaze is able to replace the glass panels only, very quickly and easily and at a fraction of the price it would cost to replace a whole window. There is minimal disruption and mess and the job from start to finish only usually takes around thirty minutes to complete. Double-glazing repairs can be undertaken to wood, Aluminium and UPVC windows.

IS YOUR CONSERVATORY TOO HOT IN THE SUMMER & TOO COLD IN THE WINTER? Just by changing the roof panels only, Solar Controlled glass will stop 75% of Solar heat and UV radiation that fades and bleaches fabrics. Please call us if this is of interest to you or if you have any other related questions that you would like to ask us. We will be pleased to help and provide you with a free quotation.

Telephone: 01202 488880 WINDOW, DOOR & CONSERVATORY SPECIALISTS COMMERCIAL & DOMESTIC 33a Jumpers Avenue, Christchurch, Dorset BH23 2ER Please mention The Christchurch Directory when responding to Adverts