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It’s Mothering Sunday on the 6th of this month so why not treat your mum to breakfast in bed and try out our recipe of soft boiled duck egg with bacon asparagus soldiers? You can find it on page 47. We’ve lots of Cheryl great card and gift shops here in Christchurch, so if you’d like to buy her a gift then please try and shop locally where you can. An unusual gift would be a Cocktail Masterclass Night at The Kings Hotel in Christchurch. I was lucky enough to have been invited along to a Cocktail Masterclass at The Kings recently with a couple of friends and I have to say we had a fantastic evening (well who wouldn’t enjoy sampling cocktails all night!?), turn to page 17 to read all about our review on this unique experience. Fairtrade Fortnight takes place from 29th February until 13th March. This year it features a giant Fairtrade Breakfast to inspire the UK public to sit down for breakfast in support of the farmers who grow the food we have every morning, such as coffee, tea, cocoa and bananas. We’ve a few events going on in support of this worthwhile project here in Christchurch. Turn to page 49 to read more about what’s going on where and how you can get involved. I hope you all have a lovely Easter break!

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contents Local History 6 What’s On 8 Business Column 11 Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies 12 Cocktail Masterclass - The Kings 17 Christchurch Blue Plaques 18 Coffee Break 22 Christchurch Rotary 25 Adopt a Pet 27 Mindbenders 27 Kid’s Page 28 Win £25 29 Christchurch Citizens Association 31 Milford on Sea Food Week 33 Teen Column 37 Garden View 38 Scouting Column 41 Christchurch Cadets 43 Mum’s the Word 45 Belvoir Lettings 46 Julia’s House 46 Recipe 47 Fairtrade Breakfast 49 Regent Listings 51 Puzzle Solutions 52 Dorset POPP 52 Index 53 Useful Contacts 54 Magazine Editor & Publisher Cheryl Dennett - info@localeyemagazines.co.uk Magazine Layout & Advert Design Cheryl Dennett & Fee Lanzino

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Local History by Len Wigg Some enterprising Christchurch Women in the 19th century. Christchurch Priory was extended progressively over the centuries down to its dissolution in 1539/40 using large teams of builders, but routine maintenance work was given to local tradesmen. The churchwarden’s accounts show this and extracts from the earliest copies have been transcribed by Herbert Druitt and printed in Christchurch Miscellany, a copy being in the High Street Library. The 19th century has some interesting entries, of which the following are a selection. In 1816-9 Susanna Belbin, the widow of James who had died in 1815, was paid for 2 bills. Presumably for bricks and maybe bricklaying, since in the church rate book she was charged for a brick kiln in Winkton. Later her son was paid for bricklaying at the Priory. In 1819 Elizabeth Long was paid nearly £3 for unspecified work. This was when the ceiling had been constructed in the nave. There is a gap in the records but Elizabeth appeared again in 1832/3, now `& Son’ and was paid £51. The following year Robert Long was paid for `repairing church windows’ and also for windows at Bransgore church. The most interesting woman builder was Mary Holloway because there is more information about her. She was born Mary Joy in 1801 and married George Holloway in 1818. He had a house and workshop in Bridge Street and from 1818 he did various repairs at the church, mainly laying lead sheet for roofing, glazing windows and painting. In the 1840s he diversified into boat building. He died in 1854; in March/April 1855 there was the first payment to `Mrs Holloway’s account’.

Then every year until 1874 there were payments to her for the same kinds of repairs. In the 1851 census she was described as `Wife’ with 6 children, the youngest, Mary, being 5 years old. Ten years later she was `Head of the household’ and described as `plumber, painter and glazer’ with her son as `conductor of business’ employing 8 men. In the Post Office Directory 1867 she was `plumber etc.’ The 1871 census described her as a painter and her son Robert was manager. What makes her particularly interesting is that many of her handwritten invoices and bills have survived in the Priory archives. Part of one is illustrated below. Two of her daughters became teachers and in 1911 commissioned a stained glass window to commemorate their parents. It is the one showing 3 Old Testament prophets and John the Baptist, at the west end of the North Quire aisle. It is appropriate that this Victorian businesswoman has such a visible memorial. When you find the window, you may look on the floor and see the tombstone for `Elizabeth the wife of Richard Holloway died August 29th 1691’, which was three years before he was made a town Burgess. So members of the extended Holloway family have lived here for more than three centuries and many have maintained the Priory; Holloway (Electrical) for instance, rewired and fitted new lights in 1989-91.

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WHAT’S ON

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March - April 2016 When the climate changes from warm to freezing, how would YOU survive? Packed full of fun activities, this family friendly exhibition looks at how the earliest people survived, over 300,000 years ago. The Red House Museum, Quay Road. Open Tuesday to Saturday. Admission free.

Tuesday 1st March Open platform evening at Christchurch Spiritualist Centre for those wishing to take the first steps to platform working. 7.30pm. Call 07849 606437 for details. Wednesday 2nd March Highcliffe Art Fellowship monthly meeting with demonstration by Aldo Galli showing the Bob Ross technique of oil painting. 2.30-4.30pm. Methodist Church Hall, Lymington Road, Highcliffe. Visitors are welcome for £3 per person. Cup of tea or coffee available in the interval. Enquiries to Pat Wright 01425 278083. Thursday 3rd March Donna Maxine White talks on Modern Palmistry: A tool for improving the quality of

Friday 4th March Karen Puttick, a highly qualified Reiki practitioner, hypnotherapist, healer and Angel Card reader will be in residence at The Lifestyle Concept, 401 Lymington Road, Highcliffe from 10.30am. Please contact 01425 272211.

Friday 4th - Thursday 17th March Fashion Fortnight at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX. Locally made fashion items including bags, scarves, jewellery. Saturday 5th March “Heroes of the Sea” concert will take place at The Royal British Legion, Bargates, Christchurch. There are 2 performances, at 2pm and 7pm. Tickets are £5 and are available on 01202 466932. Wednesday 9th March Talk and video presentation on The Magic of Mantovani by Paul Barrett. Entry £3 on the door or on line at www. hallonthehill.org.uk. Light refreshments included. 8pm at Hall on the Hill, Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR.

Wednesday 9th March Coffee Morning in aid of the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation. £2.50 for coffee and delicious home made cake. Stanpit Village Hall, Mudeford. 10am-12.30pm.

Wednesday 9th March Christchurch Memory Cafe for people with dementia, families, friends and carers. St Josephs Parish Centre, 67 Purewell, Christchurch BH23 1EH. 2.304pm. Tel 01202 764352.

Thursday 10th March The Friends of Stanpit Marsh are holding a talk by Ian Schultz on ‘Ants to Elephants in Africa’ to be held at Mudeford Lane Methodist Church Hall at 7.30pm. Entrance £2.50. All welcome. Saturday 12th March RNLI Model Boat Show at Highcliffe Methodist Church Hall. Souvenirs, books, cakes, refreshments. 10am-3.30pm. Admission free.

Saturday 12th March Table Sale at St George’s Church, Jumpers Road, Christchurch from 10am until 12pm. Refreshments available, easy parking. Tables available £5 on 01202 482047. Sunday 13th March Christchurch Lions Charity Car Boot Sale. Stanpit Marsh Recreation Ground. 7.30am12pm. Details on www.christchurchlions.org.uk

Sunday 13th March St George’s Church, Jumpers Road. Short candlelit service of reflective worship with music from Taizé, Iona etc, accompanied by stringed and wind instruments. Led by the choir and members of the Priory Singers. 6.30pm.

Tuesday 15th March Coffee Morning for people with dementia at Kelly’s Kitchen, 55 High Street, Christchurch. 11am-12pm.

Thursday 17th March Highcliffe W.I. at Highcliffe Day Centre, Lymington Road. 7pm. Janet Seal will be taking about East Dorset and Saxon Times, followed by refreshments and a quiz. Visitors £4. Contact Kate on 01202 482230 for details.

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Thursday 17th March The Friends of Christchurch Libraries present “The Wireless in Austerity Britain”, a talk by John Symonds at Christchurch Library. 2.30-4pm. Tickets, including refreshments costing £1.50 for Friends and £3 for non-members can be obtained from the Library, telephone 01202 485938.

Thursday 17th March Christchurch Group of Cancer Research UK (Reg Charity No 1089464). Fashion show at M&Co, 38 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 5NY. Tickets £6 to include glass of wine/soft drinks & nibbles. Telephone 07925 974174 for more information. Saturday 19th March Comic Relief Fun Run - Come along and help us support Comic Relief as we embark on our first ever Fun Run. Whether you’re up for running or walking we want you! Visit www. mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk for details including time.

Saturday 19th March Bournemouth Bach Choir with soloists Voices 8 and period instrument ensemble QuintEssential Sackbutt & Cornett Ensemble perform Vespers of 1610 by Monteverdi at Christchurch Priory. 7.30pm. Conductor Tim Hooper. Tickets from Regent Centre Box Office 01202 499199 and from the website.

Thursday 29th March Easter Animal Trail at the Red House Museum. Suitable for 2-8 year olds who must be accompanied by an adult. Children £3, Adults £1. Advance booking recommended. Phone 01202 482860 or call in for tickets.

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We currently need a person who can spare a few hours on a Thursday morning to take telephone requests from local Highcliffe residents, to find a driver to take them to their medical appointments. If you feel you can help this very worthwhile cause, please telephone me for further details. Thank You, Cressida Belbin 01425 279328.

Please support your local Scout group. Order your summer bedding plants from Highcliffe Scout group. Free delivery to Highcliffe, Walkford and Mudeford. All plants delivered on the 13th or 14th of May. Online ordering with competitive prices. www.highcliffescouts.org.uk

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A plan that will result in the death of Christchurch Borough council is fast gathering pace.

The controversial proposal is for there to be a merger Peter of the authorities in Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch and East Dorset. This would turn Christchurch from one of the smallest councils in the country to a bit player in what would be the 6th largest. Lack of funding is the driving force. Government subsidies for local councils reduce every year and will soon disappear altogether. It is therefore imperative that costs are cut. The argument is that combining the councils would enable services to be streamlined and savings made.

Those in favour say that if you were starting with a blank sheet, the current situation of separate unitary authorities in Poole and Bournemouth surrounded by a series of Borough Councils overseen by the Dorset County Council would be ridiculous. They argue the business case for rationalisation is overwhelming. Those against will point to the historic nature of Christchurch and how we have bravely fought off such proposals in the past. The view is that the unique nature of the town is enhanced by our local governance. It enables decisions about our future to be made locally by representatives answerable locally.

Interestingly, one saving recently announced would be a reduction in councillors by a third. Unlikely to be popular with the Councillors themselves, but one suspects a cull of politicians may be seen as one positive point by the public at large! At present the debate has mainly been behind closed doors and the idea is still at the stage of ‘feasibility studies’ being undertaken. There are powerful voices, however, pushing the idea and a sense that reorganisation is inevitable. Whether it will appeal to the public and attract their support is yet to be seen.

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Clubs, Classes, Groups & Societies in Christchurch & Highcliffe

Fitness, Sport and Wellbeing Vinyasa Yoga Class Wednesdays 7.15-8.15pm Stanpit Guide Hut. All levels welcome. Stretch, strengthen, tone & chill! With Certified Yoga teacher and Personal Trainer Caroline. www.perfectfitforlife.com. 07798 941832 (text best). Top to Toe - New class at Mudeford Wood Community Centre. Every Saturday at 10:30am. Introducing science based result oriented exercises for individuals who have suffered a fall, struggle with balance or strength. £5 per class, come along if interested.

Pregnancy yoga, breathing and relaxation classes. Stretch and strengthen your body, relieve aches & pains and prepare for birth. Suitable for all abilities including complete beginners, from 14 weeks of pregnancy. Tuesdays in Christchurch. Contact Rosa 07837 218374 www.labouroflove.me.uk Junior Table Tennis Every Saturday, 9.30am at Mudeford Wood Community

Zumba Fitness Class Enjoy fantastic music at our exciting and motivating Zumba dance fitness class. All ages and abilities welcome! Portfield Hall, Mondays 6pm. £2.50 for your 1st class. Contact Alison 01202 476494 / 07570 446291 alisonzumbafitness@ gmail.com

Chi Kung (Qigong) exercise classes. Come and join us on Fridays 10.45am -12.15pm in the upstairs Studio at Wessex Health, 17 Stour Road, Chrisrchurch, BH23 1PL Fee £8 www.wessexhealthnetwork.co.uk Tutor Poppy 01202 735560 Highcliffe Country Dancing Thursday evenings at 7.30pm. All abilities welcome, No partner required. Join this friendly group for a regular fun time. Phone Jan on 01202 427523 email janharris16@hotmail.co.uk or view website highcliffecountrydancing. weebly.com/ for more details. Yoga with Julia for adults & children. Classes held daily in Christchurch & Stanpit.Contact yoga.silvaperez@gmail.com or call 07989 971928.

Iyengar Yoga classes in Christchurch daytimes and evenings. Contact Elaine Rees on elainerees@europe.com or text 07504 823517 to book a space. Mudeford Wood Tennis Club welcomes new members. Off Brabazon Drive. Astroturf, floodlights, good standard, friendly players. Social sessions 2pm - 4pm Saturdays, 6pm 8pm Tuesdays. Other times by booking. Only £60. Contact Debbie 07592 014207 or Gail

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Children Little Fishes Mother and Toddler Group. Mondays in term time 1011.45 am. Activities, crafts, songs and fun. St Mark’s Hall, Highcliffe. All welcome to join us. On Good Friday, March 25th, an Easter workshop is held from 10am in the hall followed at 11.30am by a short service in church.

Little Explorer and Baby Discover with Creation Station. Fun developmental classes suitable from 6mths - 4yrs that inspire and nurture creativity. Come explore, discover & develop every Tuesday morning termtime at Monkey Madness Indoor Play Centre. Contact lisa@thecreationstation.co.uk for booking details. New Beginnings Toddler Group Fridays (term time only) 10-11.30am Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, BH23 1DN. Toys, craft, songs, refreshments. £1 per family - first session free. Just turn up or contact Charlotte on 07979 941100. Rugbytots! Energetic & dynamic weekly play session for girls & boys aged 2-7. Over 40 classes each week across East Dorset. FREE TASTER CLASSES! Please visit www.rugbytots. co.uk for further info or email eastdorset@rugbytots.co.uk

Musical Steps Inspiring and educational music classes for 0-5 yrs from the award-winning Musical Steps! Term-time classes full of song, rhyme, instruments, movement and activities at Portfield Hall. Book a free trial. heather.smith@musicalsteps. co.uk www.musicalsteps.co.uk 0845 643 5025

Arts and Crafts Jewellery & Silversmithing classes in Christchurch. All abilities welcome. A range of techniques covered included soldering, stone setting, casting & Enamelling. Please contact Louise louiseplatina@gmail. com 07789 915694

Christchurch Floral Society meet on March 4th at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, Christchurch at 2pm. Demonstrator Lucy Ellis “To the Manor Born”. Doors open 1.30pm. All welcome.

Christchurch S&B Knitting & Crochet Group. Meets weekly on a Wednesday at 7.30pm at Arcado Lounge, Christchurch. All welcome. Contact Jo on 01202 482890 for further details. Christchurch Arts Guild welcome Graham Cox to give a pastel demonstration entitled “Moody Views” on Wednesday 9th March at All Saints Church Hall, Mudeford. Start time 7pm and all welcome.

Carbery Machine Knitting Club meet on the first Tuesday of each month at St Georges Church Hall Annex, Jumpers Rd, Christchurch BH23 2JR from 7-9 pm. All welcome. For more information, please email Joy at joy@hopkins-online.co.uk. Susan Knights - Watercolour Classes ‘Jump in and Get Wet’ Small, friendly, informative classes overlooking beautiful Christchurch Harbour. Contact Sue on 01202 481099 or email susanknights@hotmail.co.uk. www.susanknights.co.uk Stitches Sewing Club Tues 1 March 10am-12 and 7.15pm-9.15pm, £9. Wed 9 March 10am-11.30am and 7.30pm-9pm Crochet Taster session for beginners/returners £15. Sat 19th March 10am-12

Beginners weaving class £25 (includes loom and materials). For details and to book www.mysewingbox.co.uk email info@mysewingbox.co.uk phone 07733 223163 (BH23 area)

Music Highcliffe Youth Choirs Highcliffe Choirs for children 6-18 years. All welcome. Rehearsals weekly at Highclife St Mark Primary School, Greenways, Highcliffe. Training Choir Thursdays 3.30-4.45pm. Main Choir Fridays 3.30-6pm. Contact Ann Guest 01425 276544 for more information. Christchurch and District Concert Band Are you a “home musician”? If so, get out from behind the couch and come and play in the Christchurch and District Concert Band. Rehearsals every Tuesday in central Christchurch at 7.30pm. Call 07974 320122 for more info.

Music for Adults at Coda Weekly classes/groups include Beginners Ukulele, Vocal Soul Collective, Community Singers, Ukulele Band, Folk Orchestra, Jazz Orchestra and monthly Blues Sessions. To find out more or book, contact 01425 276161 or contact@coda.org.uk Coda Music Centre, Chewton Farm Road, Christchurch BH23 5QL

Other Clubs/Classes Tea Dances at Hall on the Hill Marlow Drive, Christchurch, BH23 2RR. Tuesdays at 2pm. Widowers/divorced men who enjoy nice music, good company and enjoy Ballroom dancing, five ladies are looking for a male dance partner for two hours per week. First week is free. Contact Maureen on 01202 473658.

Christchurch Probus Club meets on the 1st Tuesday monthly at the East Close Hotel, Lyndhurst Road, Christchurch. A very friendly welcome awaits all retired professional and businessmen. Interesting speakers and excellent lunches! Please contact the Secretary, Robin Haggett on 01202 482528.

New Milton Talking Newspaper Our free weekly Talking Newspaper for the partially sighted is on memory stick or at www. newmiltontalkingnewspaper. org.uk. Articles are mainly from the New Milton Advertiser & Lymington Times. Please call Adam Singfield on 01425 616361 or email editor@newmilton talkingnewspaper.org.uk.

Age Concern Friendship Clubs Over 55? You are most welcome to join us at one of our clubs which meet afternoons. Please phone us on 01202 488311 for further information. Past Rotarians & Associates Club We meet twice monthly at Hoburne Park, Christchurch with a coffee morning on the first Tuesday of each month and a lunch with a speaker on the third Tuesday. Contact Alan Clark on 01425 638938 for more information. Amberwood Highcliffe Afternoon Women’s Institute will meet at Methodist Church Hall, Highcliffe at 2pm on Wednesday 16th March. Speaker: Robin Miller “Laughter is the best medicine”. Enjoy tea, biscuits, raffle, sales table. Please come and join us. Further details call Marina 01425 271426.

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CONT.... Parkinson’s UK Club, Christchurch Branch. Friendly afternoon get together for Parkinsons sufferers and their carers. Thursday 10th March at 2pm in the Community Hall, Marlow Drive, St Catherine’s Hill. New members are always welcome. Tuesday Chess at Arcado Lounge, 71 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AS. All ages and skills welcome. Equipment provided. Chess is FREE over a drink and/or food in a relaxed environment. Turn up between 2.30-5pm or contact John 01202 427523. The Royal Naval Association for Christchurch & District meets Thursday 17th March at Portfield Hall at 11.15am. All with seagoing connections welcome. Telephone C. Payne

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Hampshire Genealogical Society Highcliffe Branch. We meet on Friday 11th March at 7.30pm in St Mark’s Hall Library, Hinton Wood Avenue. This is a Problems Evening when a panel will discuss your family history queries. Contact Audrey on 01425 273729. Christchurch Singing for the Brain - for people with dementia and their carers. Every 4th Wednesday 2-3.30pm at St Josephs Parish Centre, Purewell, BH23 1EH. Swing Jive & Lindy Hop weekly classes every Tuesday 8-10pm at Priory Hall, Princess Avenue, BH23 1DD. £6 for the evening. Call Jitterbugjive on 07928 749311.

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New Milton and District Probus Club welcomes new members. The club meets at Hoburne Park on the 3rd Thursday of the month. Please view our web site www. newmiltonprobusclub.co.uk or contact the secretary Mike Crook on 01425 617772.

Highcliffe (Greystones) Duplicate Bridge Club meets at Highcliffe Community Centre, Waterford Road. Mondays and Wednesdays 6.15pm for 6.30pm. A Host system operates for players without a partner (check website). Saturdays Social Bridge 2nd (1pm for 1.30pm) 4th (6pm for 6.30pm). New members and visitors welcome. www.bridgewebs.com/ highcliffe

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COCKTAIL TALES AT THE KINGS ARMS

We were invited to The Bar at the award-winning Kings Arms Christchurch, to attend their Cocktail Masterclass and received a warm welcome from Pav, the Bar Manager. He proceeded to treat us to an informative and entertaining evening and introduced us to a wide-variety of cocktails.

The Kings Arms always strive to use local suppliers for their food in their restaurant, so we were pleased to see that this is continued in The Bar with the 15 Mile Cocktail Menu. Our evening started with us sampling the ‘Britini’ which is made using Chase Gin and English Oak sparkling wine from a local vineyard in Poole. I’m not normally a gin lover but I have been converted to this light and refreshing drink. The Kings Arms offers a wide range of vodkas, our favourite being the Dorset Black Cow. This was used in the the delicious ‘Once Upon a Cosmo’ with cranberry juice and The Kings Arms’ very own home made citrus sour; surely three of our Five a Day? Local Conker Gin was combined with Dorset Tea to produce the fresh and zingy ‘Hengistbury Head Iced Tea.’ Although we had a non-tea drinker amongst us, this cocktail was quickly devoured! We felt that this would be a delightful alternative to our normal summertime Pimms. The Editor’s choice has to be ‘King Storm’, a Bacardi based cocktail with the succulent taste of fresh raspberries and raspberry liqueur. This is something I would not normally have chosen but the evening gave us a chance to sample and experience new tastes.

Pav’s enthusiasm and his endless knowledge of his work led to a fascinating and highly enjoyable evening for us. His warm manner and ease behind the bar helped us to relax and ask endless questions which he answered with confidence as he unveiled stories behind every cocktail that he made, all of which we were happy to sample! Overall it was an unforgettable experience which we would highly recommend to groups of friends wanting just a little bit more from a night out in Christchurch. For more information and to book your own Cocktail Masterclass, please call The Kings on 01202 588933. End. In Box: Happy Hour Great gin and all cocktails for only £5 5-7pm 9-10.30pm 7 days a week

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Christchurch Blue Plaques by Stephen Roberts No. 14 - “Just poppin’ out for a pint dear!”

As a teetotaller I find alcohol one of life’s more baffling conundrums. Its popularity is hard to fathom when you throw in hangovers, calories, health issues and a car that has to remain garaged. He ho. Of course, it wasn’t always so clear-cut. There was a time when beer was safer to drink than water. That familiar refrain, “Just poppin’ out for a quick pint dear!” might have been welcomed by the other-half and even encouraged. Perhaps this goes some way to explaining why Christchurch had as many as half-a-dozen breweries by the mid-19th-century and why one of the main exports from Town Quay was beer.

Our next blue plaque (16 on the map) is ‘Bow House’, an 18th-century brewer’s house in the High Street, once part of an extensive complex (Christchurch Brewery, established 1723), including a fine brewery tower, which sat mostly behind, where the current Bank Close (M&S) car park resides. The story goes that vaulted brick cellars were accessible from Bow House, a throwback to those smuggling days, quite an extensive warren by all accounts. Brewing relics proliferate if you know where to look. ‘The Old Brewhouse’ in Quay Road was a small brewery, the pub it supplied being ‘Ye Olde Eight Bells’, in Church Street, which is, of course, a gift shop today. Here is a nice story. With seven bells ringing at the Priory, the pub was the eighth bell, a bit like the 19th hole of a golf course. Wealthy brewer John Cook once

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lived in a grand house (‘Square House’) where today’s ‘Arcado Lounge’ is; his brewery was behind. In Stanpit can be found leftovers of onetime ‘Avon Brewery’ (a pair of semidetached cottages, ‘Loders’ and ‘Amberley’).

Stephen

Another thriving industry in Victorian times was the popular activity of stuffing animals (taxidermy), which seems to have been big business hereabouts. The Victorians could be a funny lot. The plaque on ‘Bow House’ tells us, that ‘Hart’s Museum’, a famous collection of thousands of stuffed birds and animals, moved here in the early part of the 20th century. ‘Bow House’, then, represents a nifty juxtaposition of two important pieces of Christchurch’s past. The rest of the brewery complex had been demolished by the 1970s, making way for the car park. This is a part of Christchurch that has changed quite a bit. Next to ‘Bow House’ was once a garage (‘Keith Motors’). This is where M&S is today.

Today, the water is safe, but the alcohol? Perhaps I’ll stick to a nice pot of tea or an Americano with some hot milk. We may not have the breweries today, or the stuffed animals for that matter, but we do have plenty of lovely tearooms. Next time: Convent Walk

Steve Roberts - www.steveroberts.org.uk @SRChristchurch (Twitter). References Christchurch Blue Plaques Millennium Trail. Lesser Known Christchurch (S Roberts, 2015). Christchurch - the golden years (MA Hodges, 2003)

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Christchurch Rotary Rotary basks in the success of Local Young Chefs giving us all ‘Food for Thought’.

On Tuesday 2nd February, Christchurch Rotarians Paul and partners enjoyed an inspirational evening learning about the careers of two local young people, Kirsti Maybank and Callum Bandey, who were successful in recent years in the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition.

They were introduced by Mary Reader, founder and an organiser of the Christchurch Food Festival and its associated Education Trust registered charity. Mary explained the background, and thanked Christchurch Rotary Club for its support to the Trust over the years, and especially for providing valuable funding when the Trust was formally registered as a charity. Kirsti and Callum had initially been supported by the Education Trust, and after succeeding in the Food Festival’s cookery competition went on to enter Rotary Young Chef, a national annual competition for young cookery enthusiasts. Both won the local Young Chef competition in their respective years. Kirsti, originally from Twynham School, told how she had spent 3 years on an apprenticeship at Claridges, London before becoming a Chef de Partie at the hotel some three years ago. She now enjoys life as a head chef on private yachts in the Mediterranean, and has plans to start her own business. Callum, originally from The Grange School, is currently a second year student on the Specialised Chefs’ course, and is apprenticed in a top London establishment. Also present was Amber Board from the Grange School, who has just won the 2016 local heat of the Rotary Young Chef competition, and about to take part in the district finals at the end of February. Club members, and particularly Mary Reader, felt very proud to have helped these young people progress their careers. With some of today’s youth receiving such negative press, it was a real celebration to see these young people rewarded for their commitment, and Christchurch Rotary club were delighted to have contributed in this way.

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Christchurch Citizens Association Well Easter is just around the corner and all that it entails with spring flowers, frisky lambs, Easter bunnies and of course chocolate eggs.

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However as stated in the past we have very serious concerns about the proposed Super Council of Christchurch, East Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth. East Dorset Council saw the danger signs and have now pulled out of further discussions.

Our residents are entitled to know what is being done behind closed doors, after all the residents who are also council tax payers pay for the councilors’ allowances and the officers salaries and as such they should be treated with respect. We would like answers to the points made by Cllr. Bungey in his letter to the Daily Echo.

Why would Christchurch, a debt free council, wish to join with two debt ridden authorities, it makes no sense. It means that all debts pass to the new Super Council, as will Christchurch assets, which will be used to help pay off the others debt. Bournemouth has run out of building land, so land for building is at a premium. Under a new Super Council Christchurch would loose control of planning. This could be very detrimental given that Bournemouth has already built on land given by the Cooper Deane family for open space.

Only the four leaders (now three) of the four councils have been involved in closed-door discussions. Why are local residents being denied access to information on what is being proposed? Local residents should have a voice on this extremely important matter and hope that this will not be rushed through before adequate consultation with the public as this could change our ancient borough forever. Our next meeting is on Monday April 11th in Druitt Hall at 7.30 pm.

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A CELEBRATION OF ALL THAT IS GREAT ABOUT LOCAL FOOD! The ever popular Milford on Sea Food Week returns from Bank Holiday Monday 28th March until Sunday 3rd April 2016.

With 20 great places to eat and surrounded by quality local producers what better way for Milford on Sea to celebrate this than to have an entire week dedicated to the joys of food! Established in 2010, the fifth Food Week is bigger than ever this year, and once again endorses Milford on Sea as a ‘Foodie Heaven by the Sea!’ As Easter finishes, Milford on Sea Food Week commences with over 150 events (many of which are free) organised by the local community for all foodies and families.

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Teen Column Hi Everyone,

I hope you all had a lovely February. I have been further Emily planning my 18th birthday and have even discovered I am spending it in Paris! I have already started packing lots of thermals as it looks like the weather will be even colder than in England. It’s also meant to be raining lots so I’ve made sure to pack a raincoat! Also this month I have finally bought a car. It is a Nissan Micra, which is very easy to drive; I am so excited to go and pick it up in a couple of weeks and finally start practicing outside of my lessons. I have passed my theory test and I’ve already booked my practical one, I can’t wait! I’m now trying to sort out the insurance, which is taking a long time. There are so many different companies and options that it all becomes very complicated. I’m sure it will all be worthwhile once I’m on the road. I enjoyed a delicious lunch at The Rising Sun in Purewell last week. The two-course lunchtime menu is only £9.95 and the food is so fresh and delicious. The starter and main were lovely and the chef even adapted the menu to suit my Mum who is a vegetarian. This is good news for me as she might treat me again! Later this year when the weather is nicer, I am looking forward to starting Paddle Boarding in Christchurch Quay. I’ve never tried it before so I am excited to attempt a new sport. Apparently it’s very easy to learn and is a good work out. Let’s hope I have a good sense of balance! I’ll let you know how I get on in Paris in the next magazine, have a nice March x

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HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW? L O V E LY L I L I E S (AND A SPOT OF HARD-PRUNING)

The first day of spring this year is officially March 20th. Trees are blossoming and daffodils are in bloom. The garden has woken up from its winter sleep and is full of promise. But promise is not enough. A beautiful garden does not happen by chance. So what are the top jobs for March gardeners?

Pruning features large! Hard-prune those late flowering shrubs like Buddleia, Leycesteria and Lavateria, but only if the risk of heavy frost is past. Spring-flowering plants such as Forsythia and Winter Honeysuckle should be pruned immediately the flowers fade.

If you haven’t already pruned your bush roses, now is the time. Leave about an inch of last year’s growth to encourage bushiness and lots of flowers. Shrub roses don’t need such radical treatment but would benefit from losing a third of their old, thick, woody stems. Lift congested clumps of snowdrops while they still have leaves showing.

Finally, stay on top of the weeds. If you leave them, weeding quickly becomes an insurmountable chore. Ok, we’ve dispensed with the hard work, now it’s time to look ahead. I have one word for you ... Lilies.

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be easier, plus I didn’t run the risk of slicing through the fat, scaly bulbs or tender shoots with my hoe while enthusiastically weeding my plot. Even better, it means you can grow them even if you only have a balcony.

There are loads of varieties in the garden centres right now. Three bulbs fit nicely into an 8 inch (20cm) pot and five fit into a ten inch (25cm) pot. I’ve found terracotta pots best because they provide enough weight to prevent these tall plants tipping over. Lilies need an open planting mixture which drains well so I use a mixture of potting compost plus a soil-less multi-purpose compost. The bulb tips should be a couple of inches below the compost.

Keep in a sheltered spot and water when the surface of the compost looks dry. Once the buds have formed, feed weekly with dilute tomato food until late summer. When the blooms fade, cut the stems down and place in a sheltered spot. Each spring, scrape away a couple of inches of compost and add fresh mixture, then repeat the instructions above. Treated like this your lilies will reward you for three or four years before they need re-potting. There are a plethora of colours and scents available, so there is a lily for everyone. Try them. I guarantee you’ll be as in love with lilies as I am.

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Hello from Christchurch Scouting!

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Scouting is probably one of the greatest youth movements in the world. Providing life changing opportunities for our young people, but it wouldn’t exist without the adult volunteers who provide their time and experience.

There are so many things we can teach the young people. Our new Air Scouts group is looking forward to teaching the Scouts about flying and how a jet engine works, while the Sea Scouts teach sailing and canoeing. The groups learn all sorts of skills, from adventurous activities to computer skills. Then there are opportunities with our Scout band.

Of course we always need new adult volunteers to join us. Scouting is a family and no more so than here in Christchurch. We have the opportunity to make new friends and be part of something amazing. We do need leaders to help with every age range, Beavers from 6 years, Cubs at 8 years, Scouts at 10½ years and Explorers at 14-18 years. So if you have some time to commit to a regular evening slot we would love to talk to you. If you haven’t got the time to help regularly then we are looking for people that have a little time to spare and maybe a specific skill that they could pass on to the next generation.

We have an Scout Active Support (SAS) unit for adults. We meet once a month. We aim to teach young people how to do a variety of crafts (as befits their age) as well as traditional scouting skills, we are very much “hands on” and certainly “as and when”. The SAS team have their own social life and organise events for themselves. Why not join the Christchurch Scouting family? If you are interested please contact me and I will be happy to help find you a home with us.

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Once again I’m in the great position to talk about the excellent achievements of our Cadets here in Christchurch.

At the time of writing we’ve had four Cadets pass their Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Awards, with another couple in the pipeline and another six signing up. So Congratulations to CSM Cranham, Cpl Baker, L/Cpl Collie and L/Cpl Roberts on your achievements.

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DofE represents an excellent opportunity for our young people to gain an internationally recognised qualification which adds so much to their Cadet experience and their CV.

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If you know of any possible piece of voluntary work our Cadets can do to benefit the community in Christchurch during this period we’d love to hear from you. Any/all ideas will be considered, we’d like to raise the profile of any local group/organisation/ area and make a positive impact if we can. Please get in touch via email: thor.elsson@armymail.mod.uk .

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Mum’s the Word My toddler is currently infatuated with eggs, the chicken, chocolate or toy kind, so it’s rather apt that it’s Easter this month and I can shower her in eggs.

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I have also been on the look out for some fun activities to feed her egg infatuation. I came across an awesome (messy) craft which is probably a good one for the garden - ‘Painting Eggs’. The idea is to save your egg shells as you use/eat them, as whole as possible with a small opening at one end, wash them out and fill with coloured paints, then take tissue paper, glue it over the hole to seal them, then the fun part, the children get to launch them at a large canvas and watch them explode into a work of art! I told you it might be one for outside! I also came across a rather more edible activity, baking Cadbury’s Cream Egg cupcakes. It’s as simple as it sounds, a basic cake mix with a Creme Egg in the middle, apparently they are so rich it’s not worth adding any sort of icing. Now that’s my kind of cake. This month we celebrate all the Mothers on 6th. Everyone’s idea of celebrating is different; be it a walk along Christchurch quay, a meal at one of our local independent eateries or simply a bath in peace. If you’re looking to celebrate with something different for your mum, a sure to be beautiful performance from Bournemouth Bach Choir of Monteverdi “Vespers of 1610” is happening on 19th March at the Christchurch Priory 7.30pm. Tickets are £10-£17 and available from The Regent Centre. Having attended events there myself, I can say it really makes for a wonderful evening out.

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Collectively, Julia’s House lottery members make a huge difference; the money raised provides vital and most importantly, regular, income that helps the charity reach more children and families. With your help, they are able to make a family’s time together, however short that may be, as fulfilling as possible. When you join the lottery for just £1 per entry per week, you will receive a unique 6-digit lottery number in the post. Your lottery number will automatically be entered into the weekly draw provided you have at least £1 credit remaining on your membership. The draw takes place every Friday and 23 winners are randomly selected by computer, each receiving a cash prize ranging from £5 up to the jackpot of £1,000! If you are a lucky winner, there’s no need to claim your prize – cheques are automatically printed and posted to you. To find out more and to join the Julia’s House lottery visit www.juliashouse.org

Are you looking to let your property? Are you thinking of buying a property to let? For FREE advice call Jeremy at Belvoir Christchurch on

01202 588 920

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SOUTHERN LOFT BOARDING

Soft- boiled duck egg with bacon asparagus soldiers Boiled egg and soldiers goes grown up, with pancetta and asparagus sourdough fingers and creamy duck eggs.

Transfer your loft into a nice usable and safe area in just one day. Ladders fitted, items removed and replaced, loft Insulation. Free friendly quotes and advice.

Call us today for a free friendly quote

07586 574214 or 01202 430076

INGREDIENTS

8 asparagus spears (about 300g), woody ends discarded 4 long thin slices rustic bread (preferably sourdough) 8 rashers smoked streaky bacon or pancetta 4 duck eggs

www.southernloftboarding.com

METHOD

Heat your grill to high. Snap off the woody ends of the asparagus spears and discard. Cut the bread into 12 soldiers, a little shorter than the asparagus. Place a spear onto each soldier and wrap tightly with a rasher of bacon. Place on a baking tray, season and grill for 15 mins or until the bacon is crisp. Bring a pan of salted water to the boil and simmer the duck eggs for about 7 mins, to get a runny yolk and a cooked white. Serve immediately with the warm soldiers for dipping.

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JT’s BLINDS A local company with 25 years experience, JT’s Blinds offer a complete service

ROLLER BLINDS - VENETIANS VERTICALS - WOODEN VENETIANS ROMAN BLINDS - REPAIR SERVICE

Free quotations, choose patterns in the comfort of your own home. Flexible appointments available. Contact Jill on : 01202 473077 - 07765 104029 jill_tabor@hotmail.com

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Heroes of the Sea

A musical celebration of Sailors throughout the years. Saturday 5th March 2016 2pm and 7pm The Ballroom, Christchurch Royal British Legion

For tickets £5 contact 01202 466932

Christchurch is celebrating its third year as a Fairtrade Borough during Fairtrade Fortnight, which runs from 29th February until 13th March.

You will find Fairtrade events at Waitrose on the 27th February, Somerford ARC on the 2nd March, the Co-operative on the 5th March, the Mayors Parlour on the 12th March, in the Bay Tree Health shop, the library, Burton church, St Lukes church, Age Concern Friendship clubs and at least four local schools, two of which have been awarded FairAware certificates. Well done, Mudeford and Christchurch juniors!

Fairtrade Fortnight 2016 will feature a giant Fairtrade breakfast to inspire UK public to sit down for breakfast in support of the farmers who grow the food we have every morning, such as coffee, tea, cocoa and bananas. So please stock up with Fairtrade products and have a Fairtrade breakfast (or two!) to support this year’s theme which is ‘Sit down for breakfast. Stand up for farmers’. Sadly, millions of people in poorer countries who grow our food don’t earn enough to feed and educate themselves and their families. We can change this!

The Fairtrade Foundation would like to total the number of Fairtrade breakfasts to show the government and businesses how much support there is for Fairtrade. In Christchurch we are hoping to register over 2000 breakfasts. Leaflets will be available in the library and other town centre outlets, no personal details are required to register your breakfast. Or why not Tweet a photo of your breakfast to @ch_fairtrade and the best local photo will win a bottle of vodka, kindly donated by Stanpit wines.

If you are part of a business or organisation, could you do your own Fairtrade breakfast or brunch? Contact us at christchurchfairtrade@hotmail.com or see fairtrade.org.uk.

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Duties include: • Home Visits • Night Duties • Respite Care • Personal Care • Medication • Meal Preparation • Domestic Support • Social Engagements

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With Christchurch Information Centre 26 Feb - Tue 1 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm SPOTLIGHT (15) Wed 2 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm SPECTRE (12A) Bond Thurs 3 March 7pm £13 Conc £12 broadcast on screen NT Live: HANGMEN - David Morrissey Fri 4, Sun 6 & Mon 7 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm Eddie Redmayne is THE DANISH GIRL (15) Sat 5 March 5.55pm £22 Conc £20 Live broadcast on screen Met Opera NY: MANON LESCAUT - Puccini Tue 8 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm M Fassbender MACBETH (15) Wed 9 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm & Sat 12 March 8pm (late) Dame Maggie Smith is THE LADY IN THE VAN (12A) Thur 10 March 2.30pm Film Classic £3 FUNNY FACE (U) Thur 10 March 7.30pm £11 Recorded broadcast on screen Mathew Bourne’s THE CAR MAN (12A) new dance event Fri 11 March 7.30pm & Sat 12 March 2.30pm £12 Conc £10 ImpAct Theatre BREAKING THE CODE - A Turing Sun 13 & Mon 14 March 7.30pm £35 HEATHER SMALL Live in Concert + Support Tue 15 - Thur 17 2.30pm & 7.30pm Quentin Tarantino’s HATEFUL EIGHT(18) Samuel L Jackson Oscar Nom. Fri 18 March 7.30pm £18 OYE SANTANA She’s Not There, Black Magic Woman, Evil Ways Sat 19 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm, Sun 20 March 7.30pm Wed 23 March 2.30pm & 7.30pm ROOM (15) Oscar Nom Mon 21 March 7.15pm£18.50 Conc £16.50 broadcast on screen Royal Opera Live: BORIS GUDUNOV - Mussorgsky Thurs 24 March 7.30pm £19 Conc £18 Get In the Mood Chris Dean’s SYD LAWRENCE ORCHESTRA Fri 25 - Sun 27 March 7.30pm Oscar Nominated Leonardo DiCaprio - THE REVENANT (15) Mon 28 March 2.30pm £15 Conc £14 Child £12 Rec on screen THE RAILWAY CHILDREN at York Rail Museum Mon 28 March 7.30pm £5 Child £3 D. Bowie LABYRINTH(U) All profits in aid of Macmillan Caring Local - Christchurch Tue 29 & Wed 30 March 7.30pm £24Conc £22 Strictly winner 2014 PASHA KOVALEV UK Tour - It’s All About You Thur 31 March 2pm & 6pm £10 Fav storybook Princesses OCD Productions - ONCE UPON A PRINCESS - Live

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FUNERAL DIRECTORS Miller Bros. & F.P. Butler Ltd A privately owned family business established in Christchurch for over 100 years

Personal Service available 24 hours a day Competitive prices to suit your needs Burials & Cremations

Tel: 01202 485439 or 485108 GOLDEN CHARTER PRE-PAYMENT FUNERAL PLANS AVAILABLE

119 Bargates Christchurch BH23 1QH www.millerbrosfunerals.co.uk

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Arts & Crafts New Forest Tearooms My Sewing Box 47

10 52 55

Care Homes/Help & Retirement Silverways Nursing Home 39 Inter-County Nursing Care & Services 49 Cleaning Services CMH Carpet Cleaning 14 Housework Magic 19 All Mopped Up 20 A Beautiful Clean 52 Community Godfirst Christchurch

Education Number Works n Words

Food & Drink The Bar at The Kings Hotel Cliff House Hotel Bournemouth

16 24

Garden Services Apex Tree Surgeons Artificial Grass Driveways, Patios & Paths Broomhill Garden Buildings

2 34 34 39

Health & Beauty Highcliffe Dental Practice 1 Hands on Care 19 Kellear Hearing 19 Hoburne Dental Practice 40 Specsavers 50 Dorset Denture Clinic 51 The Thai Touch Massage 52

To advertise please call 01202 477214

Home Improvement Dunkley Tiles 3 Mk Builders 5 Ashley Blinds UK 7 Glass Exchange 7 Todd Doors 10 Aspire Architects LLP 11 247 Plumbing & Heating 21 B. Middleton Plumbing & Exchange 23 Dream Doors 26 Flair Interiors 30 Just Shutters 31 Comfort Rooms 32 247 Electrical 36 Made 2 Measure Fitted Bedrooms 43 Plumbers Online 45 The Home Doctor - Handyman 45 Southern Loft Boarding 47 UK Home Projects 51 Liberty Design Architects 52 Lifestyle The Good Play Cafe

Index

Business & Professional Williams Thompson Solicitors Miller Bros & F.P Butler Ltd Simpkins & Co Solicitors

Motoring, Boating and Travel Wessex Motors 15 AMF Marine Services 25 Kustom Kolors 37 Pets The Dog Grooming Studio

Property Pettengells Christchurch Humphreys & Orr Bullock & Lees

25 42 56

Shopping Fairmile Florist

Sports and Fitness Total Body Works 14 Wellbeing All Mobility 41

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Local Libraries Christchurch 29 High Street Christchurch BH23 1AW 01202 485 938 Monday 9.30am to 5.30pm Tuesday 10am to 7pm Wednesday 9.30am to 1pm Thursday 9.30am to 7pm Friday 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 9am to 4pm

Highcliffe Gordon Road Highcliffe BH23 5HN 01425 272 202 Monday 10am to 6.30pm Tuesday 9.30am to 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am to 1pm Friday 9.30am to 6.30pm Saturday 9.30am to 4pm

Local Chemists The Grove Pharmacy 01202 484310 48 The Grove, Christchurch Mon - Fri 9-6 Sat 9-1 Wessex Pharmacies 01202 482197 186 Somerford Road, Christchurch Mon - Fri 9-1.15/2.15-5.30 Sat 9-1.15 Rowlands Pharmacy 01202 484189 132 Purewell, Christchurch Mon-Fri 8.45-6.30 Sat 8.45-1 Boots Pharmacy 01202 486276 2A Twynham Avenue, Christchurch Mon-Fri 8.45-1/2-6.15 Mudeford Pharmacy 01425 272798 94 Mudeford, Christchurch Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30 (Weds ‘til 1) Sat 9-1 Boots the Chemist 01202 483034 23 Saxon Square, Christchurch Mon-Sat 9-5.30 54 • Christchurch Eye • March 2016

Police/Crime Police (Emergency) Police (Non-emergency) Crimestoppers Neighbourhood & Home Watch

999 101 0800 55 51 11 01202 222 222

Medical/Health Services Dorset Out-of-Hours/NHS 111 Bournemouth A&E Bournemouth Hospital Christchurch Hospital British Red Cross Loan Service

111 01202 704169 01202 303626 01202 486361 01202 484074

Local Council & Services Christchurch Borough Council 01202 795000 Dorset County Council 01305 221000 Christchurch Information Centre 01202 499199 Regent Centre 01202 499199 Bournemouth Airport 01202 364000 Post Office 0345 611 2970 Dorset Family Information Service 01305 221066 Pet Care RSPCA - Ashley Heath Cats Protection

0300 123 0749 0845 3712 762

Helplines Community Safety Issues Trading Standards Citizens Advice Bureau Childline NSPCC Southern Electric British Gas Gas Emergency Environment Agency National Drugs Helpline National Debt Line Alcholics Anonymous Samaritans Age UK

01305 224331 0345 404 0506 0345 404 0506 0800 11 11 0808 800 50 00 0800 980 8476 0800 048 0202 0800 111 999 03708 506 506 0800 77 66 00 0808 808 40 00 0800 9177 650 116 123 0800 169 2081

Taxi Services Christchurch Radio Cabs Maarten’s Taxis Chritax

01202 484848 01202 484309 01202 470000

Our customer care Simpkins and Co provide specialist advice in a personal, approachable way. We strive to make the law clear. We listen to you, the client, and use our professional expertise and understanding to deliver the right result for you. Client care is at the heart of everything we do. We care, we understand and we deliver. ‘Thank you for your time today – I felt listened to for the ﬁrst time, receiving appropriate, useful advice.’ Mrs S – A new enquiry

understanding

‘I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your staff for their help and kindness and the professionalism that has been shown on my behalf. I would certainly have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone that I know who requires legal advice and if any future needs arise, I would have no hesitation in contacting you.’ Mr B W – Litigation ‘I really do not know how to thank you enough for all the long hours you have spent pouring over my case and getting such a wonderful result. That of course includes the Barrister you instructed and all her efforts to bring my case to the right conclusion. Once again I thank you and all your employees that have helped on my case over the years. I certainly will not hesitate in recommending Simpkins & Co Solicitors to anyone who I know is having trouble and requires a GOOD Solicitor.’ Ms L – Employment and Personal Injury Claim

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e: info@simpkinsand.co.uk www.simpkinsand.co.uk

FREEPHONE: 0800 0832755 or from mobiles: 0333 7777 420 Simpkins & Co are authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority number: 621412 Recognised name: Simpkins & Co

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