The Christchurch Directory - December 2019

December 2019

Promoting your local area

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Here at United Fencing Supplies we specialise in all types of fencing from domestic to industrial.

We stock a full range of timber fencing products including: • Picket Fencing • Closeboard Fencing • Trellis and Overlap • Closeboard Panels

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Fitting service offered

We manufacture all of our own panels, trellis and gates so if you have any bespoke requirements please don’t hesitate to contact us.

With over 25 years’ experience we are confident that United Fencing Supplies is the right choice for your garden project.

Kerbside delivery

Bespoke designs

Competitively priced

For a free no obligation quote call 01202 895500 or email: sales@unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk

www.unitedfencingsupplies.co.uk Find us at: 41 Telford Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Dorset BH21 7RX

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Better Care @ Home is a CQC rated OUTSTANDING private care agency looking to recruit PART TIME domiciliary health care workers for services within the Christchurch, and Highcliffe areas.

Better Care @ Home has a unique ethos as we not only focus on personalised intervention to meet the needs of our clients, we also liaise closely with other healthcare professionals to rehabilitate and empower our private clients within the community.

Experience is not essential, as full hands on training will be provided you will also have the opportunity to gain the Care Certificate. Other benefits include: • Monthly rotas in advance • Pay £10 per hour depending on experience, time and a half on bank holidays, double time for Christmas.

• Uniform • Generous mileage rates • Regular clients, regular route, minimum travel time.

• Pension • Employee’s assistance programme • DBS covered by us.

We are looking for individuals that can work from 0700-14.30 and 1600-20.30 and are able to drive with their own car. We are committed to keeping you job satisfied, so flexible days are available.

If these hours look attractive to you and you wish to work part time, you are hard-working, caring, fun and friendly then please contact Joannah at:

Joannah@bettercareathome.co.uk or telephone 07884 068036 We look forward to hearing from you!

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Welcome...

4 Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Hurn & Iford,

The Christchurch Directory

What an exciting year it has been for us.

We do hope that you can look back and see improvements you have made and that you have also had a successful year. December certainly gets busy with all that extra shopping for presents, tidying the house for visitors and generally having more to do than usual. As if life is not already busy enough!

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Published by:

Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Directories Ltd

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email:

info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

It is also a time of year that we think of others less fortunate than ourselves. The team here at Dorset Directories has been very proud to work with Wave 105 and create some needed donations for our disadvantaged children here in the South with the “Cash for Kids” Appeal. Our very loyal advertisers have sponsored this, and we really want to thank them from the bottom of our hearts for their extremely generous donations. In total we have raised over £1500! Please acknowledge each of them. They can be seen next to “Rabbits, Kindness and Mission Christmas” article.

Copy deadline for the January 2020 edition: With 2020 just around the corner, it is time to 9th December 2019

Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Christchurch Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

reflect on what we want to achieve this coming year. Here at the Directories we will continue to provide you with local news, data and our all-important local trades and services. It is vital that we keep our local economy thriving. Every time you make a call and book one of our trades people you are helping this enormously. We Thank you for that.

From All of us here, we Wish you a Merry Christmas!

Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi

Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Christchurch. Hospital

101 0800 072 7282 0800 111999 01202 486361

Train Enquires Christchurch Council Sembcorp Water Christchurch Library

08457 484950 01202 495000 01202 590059 01202 485938

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• Local Family Business, With Over 25 Years Experience • Most Jobs Undertaken, No Matter How Small • Plumbing, Carpentry, Basic Electrical, Bathrooms • Affordable, Reliable & Honest Handyman Providing a High Quality, Professional Service.

01202 798748

Please see website for more information

https://the-home-doctor.co.uk

Keeping you mobile indoors this winter

Rollators • Walkers • Trolleys • Riser Recline Chairs Bath lifts • Cushions • Commodes • Cutlery

The Mobility Shop • Tel: 01202 798 942 www.mobilityscootersuk.co.uk

For all your mobility needs... Let us help you regain your independence.

Visit us for friendly advice and to try our products.

Fourways (nr Haskins), Ham Lane, Ferndown, BH22 9DP

24 East Street, Wimborne, BH21 1DU

168 Station Road, West Moors, BH22 0JB

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Community News

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Calling all book lovers!

A popular home library service, run by Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering organisation, is looking to grow its service for housebound readers in the BCP Council area.

The Home Library Service brings books to people who can no longer get to a library. It operates from most libraries in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth.

Volunteers deliver books and share their love of reading with the people they visit. They are a friendly face and a regular visitor to those whose mobility and social interactions are limited, and they provide a useful check on the safety and well-being of their readers, too.

One of our readers commented: “It is an excellent service; it’s a real delight when it is hard to get to the library oneself. The volunteer is so friendly, they may be the only person I shall see all day.”

offers a vital link to the local library.

The service enables them to carry on doing something they’ve always enjoyed and helps alleviate feelings of isolation and loneliness.”

The Home Library Service is delivered free of charge; it is not only for older people, but for anybody who finds getting to the library difficult, including carers.

To find out more or to request the service please contact the Royal Voluntary Service office on 01305 236666, or e-mail Maria on maria. jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice. org.uk. Alternatively you can speak to the staff at your local library.

www.royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

Maria Jacobson, service manager for Dorset and BCP Home Library Services, says, “For people who enjoy reading or listening to an audio recording but find getting out of the house challenging, this service

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Call for your FREE quote on 023 8027 0606 Showroom: Hiltingbury Rd, Chandler’s Ford SO53 5SS www.britanniawindows.co.uk

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advertorial

Cloudy2Clear Announce Trusted Trader Partnership Consumer champions Which? have now joined the thousands of customers who recognise that Cloudy2Clear Windows really are a business that you can TRUST. The company which specialises in repairing windows which are steamed up, broken or damaged by replacing the panes – not the frames has received the coveted ‘Which Trusted Trader’ status after going through a rigorous accreditation process entirely focussed on customer service.

Group Managing Director Marcus McGee believes that Which? have endorsed Cloudy2Clear’s long standing

company policy of delivering the highest standards possible at all times. ‘Our service is simple. If your double glazing has misted up we can replace the glass at a fraction of the cost of a new window, in any type of frame, and with a new 25 year guarantee. But it’s not just about saving people money, although that obviously helps. Whilst a number of tradespeople perhaps don’t focus on customer care as much as they should do, we make sure we turn up when we say we will, do the job the customer requires and leave their house as clean as a whistle.

Locally Cloudy2Clear service the Christchurch area

and manager Justin Friel agrees that this approach is a major factor in his success. ‘The truth is that it’s not just the personal satisfaction that I get from doing a good job but also it makes good business sense. I get a huge amount of business from friends and family of people I’ve done work for, which just goes to show how much a little bit of effort is appreciated as both my customers and, obviously a body as nationally important as Which? now recognise.’

So, if your windows are steamed up, broken or damaged give Justin a call for a free quotation on 0800 61 21 118 and he’ll be happy to help!

Cloudy2Clear GUARANTEE All Customers That An Average Quote Will Take No Longer Than 20 Mins!!!

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What’s On 2019…

30th Nov ‘19 - 2nd Jan ‘20 Artisans on the Beach Swanage Sea Front, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 1LB Friday, Saturday and Sunday throughout December, the Artisans on the Beach will be offering creations of every description.

Short of ideas for Christmas or simply can’t think of where to get that one thing that just does not seem to be available elsewhere, then look here, you might well be on to a winner.

7th December 2019 Vintage Brass Christmas Celebrations St Christopher’s Church, Arnewood Rd, Bournemouth BH6 5DW Christmas Concert (in aid of Cancer Research) at St Christophers Church Southbourne at 7:00 pm Tickets: £7.00.

12th December 2019 Poole Lantern Parade Falkland Square, Poole, BH15 1ER Get that festive feeling as Poole Lantern Parade lights up the town with beautifully crafted handmade lanterns.

Leaving Falkland Square at 6pm, join

the parade through the town centre before arriving at the Guildhall for carols and mince pies.

14th - 31st December 2019 A Medieval Christmas Adventure Corfe Castle, Wareham Dorset, BH20 5EZ Dating back to medieval England, the Lord of Misrule tradition continues at Corfe Castle this Christmas. Join our very own mischief-maker as you journey through the castle ruins, learn about medieval traditions and join in with games, dances and entertainment to brighten the long cold winter. Free admission to the event, normal entry charges apply. Tel 01929 481 294. 10 nights please check web site for details.

29th Nov - 24th Dec 2019 Santa’s Workshop The Ark, Poole Park, Poole, BH15 2SF Come and make reindeer food, write a letter to Santa, and paint your own tree decoration and finish with a magical visit to Santa and collect your gift.

Booking required 24 hours in advance www.thearkpoolepark.co.uk/santasworkshop. Cost £12.50 per head.

14th Dec 2019 to 14th Jan 2020 Christmas at Shire Hall Shire Hall Historic Courthouse, Dorchester

Come along to Shire Hall and immerse yourself in a Christmas extravaganza, with seasonal goodies in the café, festive music from the Crossways Handbell Ringers, Christmas craft workshops and glistening Christmas slime-making as well as a visit to Father Christmas in his grotto. Normal museum admission cost applies, Santa’s Grotto £4 per Child. 01305 261 849.

18th December 2019 Noel Noel with Bournemouth Sinfonietta Choir Sunninghill Community Hall, South Court, Dorchester, DT1 1EB Festive music, close harmony arrangements and readings, together with mulled wine and mince pies, will provide the perfect start to your Christmas celebrations. £18 per ticket, please book early 01722 701 511

21st Dec 2019 to 1st Jan 2020 Victorian Christmas at Beaulieu National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, SO42 7ZN Travel back in time and visit the Victorian Montagu family home this festive season.

Visit us from 21 December - 1 January* to see what the Montagu family members would have been doing during the festive season of 1889.

*Please note the Beaulieu attraction will be closed on Christmas Day. Tel: 01590 612345.

For ticket prices and discounts please see National Motor Museum website.

31st December 2019 New Year’s Eve 2019: Bohemian Rhapsody SingAlong Regent Centre, 51 High St, Christchurch, BH23 1AS Experience this outstanding film featuring Rami Malek’s amazing Golden Globewinning performance as Freddie Mercury.

Sing-along with lyrics on the screen to all your favourite smash hits including ‘We Will Rock You’, ‘Another One Bites The Dust’ and ‘We Are The Champions’. At the end of the film, get in the drinks for Big Ben which will be beamed in live by satellite on screen to welcome in 2020! Early booking for this New Year’s Eve special is strongly recommended.

7th January 2020 RSPB Arne – Nature Tots Arne Road, Wareham, BH20 5BJ Nature Tots at RSPB Arne is a monthly nature group aimed at preschool children aged between 2 ½ and 5 years old. Each session is £5 per child. Parking is now FREE for the duration of the event, please collect your voucher from The Welcome Hut in the car park. Booking is required. Tel: 01929 553360.

To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:

www.WhatsOnInDorset.co.uk

Wildlife News

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Talking about Wildlife...

Fascinating Fungi Fungi don’t fit into the plant or animal kingdoms but into an entire category of their own. The Fungi kingdom is a large group of organisms that includes yeasts, moulds, and, of course, mushrooms. Found everywhere - in the soil, in water, on and within plants, and even in the human body - fungi are essential to life on earth and they have a fascinating biology.

Fungi play an important role within our ecosystems, helping to recycle nutrients from dead or decaying organic matter releasing carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus into the soil and the atmosphere. Without fungi, these recycling activities would be seriously reduced, and we would have a lot more decaying material around our feet.

They are important directly as food for us, with many edible mushroom species grown and harvested for sale and some mushrooms and truffles considered as delicacies. While mushrooms aren’t a large proportion of what we eat day to day, fungi are also widely used in the production of many other foods and drinks such as cheeses, beer and wine, and bread.

Fungi are also vitally important for the good

Crimson Waxcap

Fabulous Fungi Photo: Nick Tomlinson

growth of most plants and crops. In 1885, German biologist Albert Bernard Frank coined the word “mycorrhiza” to describe this symbiotic relationship in which fungus grows around plant roots. This gives the plants greater access to water and minerals such as phosphorus and nitrogen and even increases their immunity. In exchange, the plant provides carbohydrates and other nutrients to the fungi.

Dorset Wildlife Trust manages many nature reserves to support and benefit all kinds of wildlife, including fungi. In west Dorset, Kingcombe Meadows and Powerstock are some of the best places in England to find fungi species, many of them rare, all of them beautiful. The huge variation in geology and plant life at Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve ensures a variety of habitats which allows for a larger variety of fungus species than one would expect in a few hundred acres.

The Kingcombe Centre’s 2020 programme of events is now live, which includes Fungi courses, so you can learn more about this fascinating subject. Visit www.kingcombe.org. uk for more information and to book.

By Susannah Lynn, Volunteer

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Call either Stuart or Debbie on

01202 487587

for honest, professional advice on all your property needs whether selling or buying.

Free No Obligation Market Appraisals Competitive Commission Rates Local & National Advertising Extremely Experienced Team

MICHAEL ADAM ESTATE AGENTS

237 Fairmile Road Christchurch, BH23 2LQ

Tel: 01202 487587

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G FARWELL LTD LOW-COST SKIP HIRE

FROM MINI SKIP TO ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF

CALL 01590 682527

Fast, polite & efficient service We also supply Aggregates & Timber Haulage, Grabs, Plant Hire & Groundworks www.gfarwell.co.uk info@farwells.co.uk Crabbswood Lane, Sway, SO41 6EQ

Welcome to Bournemouth Crematorium Offering a professional, caring service since 1938

Green Flag award-winning grounds, rich in wildlife. A clear pricing policy, with no hidden extas. Chapels tailored to any religious or non-religious ceremony.

These are just a few reasons why we have achieved an industry Gold standard*.

Ask your Funeral Director or contact us for more details: 01202 526238 | crematorium@bcpcouncil.gov.uk www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/bereavement Owned and operated by BCP Council. *ICCM Gold Standard.

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FLAIR INTERIORS

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Community News

Join in the festive spirit at the Christmas Extravaganza!

The Glad Rag Production Company returns to the Regent in Christchurch for their eighth sensational year with a brand, new Christmas Spectacular for 2019 at the Centre from Wednesday 18 – Tuesday 24 December. There will be seven evening shows at 7pm to choose from on Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, Friday 20, Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December.

In addition, there will be four afternoon Matinees at 2pm on Saturday 21, Sunday 22, Monday 23 and Tuesday 24 December, so it certainly promises to be a magical Christmas in Christchurch this year with this fantastic, festive, family show!

This year’s Christmas Spectacular is set at the North Pole in Santa’s town where his ‘Magic Toy Workshop’ is located. After a year of hard work and preparation, Santa and his merry band of elves decide to throw a party to celebrate another successful Christmas delivering everyone’s presents.

Little do they know that someone is planning to take over Christmas Town!

Will Santa’s elves uncover the frosty villain before it’s too late or will everyone end up with a Christmas Spook-tacular! However, Santa’s little helpers are still in a tangle with all their tinsel, so will Santa be able to save the day in the “nick” of time to conjure up that unique Christmas magic for everyone once again this year?

So do join Glad Rags from 18th-24th December at the Regent Centre in Christchurch, with dazzling costumes from West End Costumier Sue Simmerling, unforgettable production numbers and sensational singing, it really is the best winter warmer in town!

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CAN YOU HELP YOUR LOCAL CHARITY? DONATIONS URGENTLY NEEDED! Please donate your unwanted clothes, bags, shoes, DVDs, homeware and electrics.

Call if you need us to collect.

Every penny raised is only spent helping people in Dorset.

CAN YOU GIVE A FEW HOURS A WEEK? Volunteers are vital to the running and success of our charity shop, and we need your help!

Pop in or get in touch: 13 Saxon Square, Christchurch, BH23 1QA T: 01202 021132 E: christchurchshop@dorsetblind.org.uk

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Don't pack away the clubs!

Join us & save this winter

With excellent course drainage, you can play Queen's Park when other courses have to close.

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Electric Garage Doors

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Winter Sale Automatic Insulated Aluminium Fitted Roller Garage Door • So simple to operate • Fully automatic • Simple key fob operation • Fully insulated • No maintenance • Reduced draughts • Space saving • Full range of colours • Single / double doors made in our own factory

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We are family run business and have been building our reputation within the Hampshire and Dorset region since 2007. Since then we have continued to supply quality products fitted by qualified FENSA MTC fitters. Our Directors have over 45 year’s experience within the window industry and we tailor every job for our customers.

Our Ringwood showroom has a wide range of the latest doors and windows available please feel free to visit for a no obligation quotation.

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Rabbits, Kindness and Mission Christmas What has big ears, a twitchy nose and is loved and adored by a small person?

A Sylvanian Family rabbit to the average adult human looks like a small hard plastic rabbit covered in a velvet material – it stands, motionless on two feet.

However, to the 5-year-old girl who received not only one rabbit but also a whole family of rabbits, this was her world over Christmas. A world she could escape into, make up stories and create imaginary lives.

Lily* was one of the children who was helped by Wave 105 Mission Christmas. Identified by her school as a family in need of support, Lily and her dad had been through a rough time and were struggling financially. Dad as a single parent was trying to make ends meet by juggling work and looking after his daughter. They only just had enough money for basic needs – food and a roof over their head but certainly not enough for presents.

Lily’s school contacted us and asked if we would add them to our list of families to help. Her teacher mentioned that all Lily wanted this Christmas was a Sylvanian Family animal and her dad had been scouring charity shops to find one but to no avail.

Every day during December, an army of volunteers in Chandlers Ford were counting and sorting through the mountain of donated presents. Every day they checked for specifically requested toys but no luck for Lily.

Then one morning towards the end of Mission Christmas, a van-load of presents was delivered from Sainsbury’s and in the midst of the trains, cars, dolls, teddies, books and Lego was a Sylvanian rabbit family and a house for them to live in.

Lily’s teacher collected and gave them to her dad. Lily was able to play with her little family over Christmas and throughout the following year.

This would not have happened without the generosity of individuals and companies who donate every year to Mission Christmas. Over 93,000 children and young people live in poverty in the south (SO, PO and BH postcodes)** which means these children do not eat a hot meal on a daily basis, have no central heating in their homes and do not own a full uniform to wear to school. During our annual Mission Christmas campaign, Wave 105 Cash for Kids asks the public to donate new and unwrapped gifts to help these disadvantaged youngsters, so they will have something to open on Christmas Day. Wave 105 Cash for Kids Charity Manager said, “Please help us again this year to support the most vulnerable children and families in the south. This is our community, helping our local children to have a Happy Christmas. You can make a positive difference to a young person’s life.’”

For more information visit: www.wave105.com/mission *name changed to protect identity **www.endchildpoverty.org.uk

Christmas Greetings...

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

M: 07903 772181

These businesses are supporting Wave 105 Cash for Kids Mission Christmas appeal

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Introducing... Custom Creations At Custom Creations we are delighted to introduce some brand new colours and designs to our varied ranges, with something to suit every taste and budget.

There is now a move towards textured finishes, which give a warmth to any piece of furniture and create a real wow factor to any room. You don’t have to have a whole piece of furniture in the same finish – you may just want to create a feature with texture to give your furniture a really unique and personal look.

Grey tones are still as popular as ever and you can pair grey with a textured finish to create a warmer look. For a clean and modern look, pair grey with a light gloss colour to create a beautiful contemporary style for any room.

Dark wood colours are also becoming popular, and when paired with Ivory or Cream create a timeless look.

your furniture will be fitted by our in-house professional fitters who take the utmost care whilst working in your home.

We are proud to use sustainable products to create your furniture, as we work with all our suppliers with the protection of the environment in mind and you can be assured that your furniture is built to last as we offer a 25 Year Guarantee on all our furniture.

We are always happy to answer any queries you may, either over the telephone or in the showroom, so please feel free to call in, phone or email us anytime.

Visit our website: www.customcreations. furniture or our Facebook page to get inspiration or go to Checkatrade.com to see what our customers have to say. We look forward to meeting you.

Any room can benefit from fitted furniture but the correct design is the key, and that’s why we offer a free no -obligation design visit in your own home without any pressures. We are a family run business, and believe in treating our customers as we would expect to be treated, working closely with you throughout the whole process from design to installation to ensure that you are delighted with your new furniture.

We have displays and samples of all the finishes in our Verwood Showroom, where there is always a warm welcome and you can also visit our workshop in Verwood at any time to see our furniture being made by our skilled joiners. All

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Made in our Dorset workshop | 25 year guarantee | Family run business

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The Adventures of Daichi

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The Adventures of Daichi

The Dorset Directories Camper Van For anyone who is new to reading these fun pages, I would like to give you some background. They are meant to be a little tongue in cheek, family and friends orientated with places to visit around our wonderful southern coast and countryside. “Daichi” is a Japanese Nissan Elgrand, a converted Campervan who has a life of his own. He likes to show off and it is he that gets us out of the house, away from the computers and the TV, looking outwards. Daichi had his first criticism last month, a serious gentleman who did not see eye to eye with the “Dashing Dude’s” playful nature. You see, we like to bring a smile to your face and maybe lighten life up a bit. (We sincerely apologise to the gentleman who clearly did not react like this.) After-all there are plenty of things that do the opposite, so let’s not be too serious, let’s live a little, have some good old English entertainment and create some great memories. Here we go… again!

Daichi really did his homework this month.

Caring for the environment is so important and Daichi found something rather special. True to his nature, this area has a name that makes you instantly smile…

Stephen pretending to be David Bailey

A sighting of the lesser-spotted Debbie!

“Slop Bog”. Yes, we went to Slop Bog! You can imagine my reaction, or maybe best not to. Actually, this is a fascinating place, situated just off the A31 to Ferndown and the B3072 to West Moors. It is an SSSI that is a Site of Special Scientific Interest!

Not only is it a fascinating place to explore, but it was saved by a group of people who call themselves, “The Slop Bog Guardians”.

How wonderful is that. Way back in 2003 trees were going to be felled and this group of dedicated locals got together to save the day. Their motto is - “To preserve and protect the character of Slop Bog Local Nature Reserve by maintaining a balance between the views of the local community and national conservation strategies”. Daichi is impressed.

We had got all kitted out in wellies and raincoats, and Daichi had the coffee ready.

He knows me well. Off we set, rather early for us as the weather was going to turn and we did not want to get caught in the bog and have to be air-rescued. (as if… remember the time Nellie got stuck in the mud…) As soon as you enter the bog area, there is the peaceful silence of wondrous

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Not far into the bog we saw, what I thought was something burnt in the middle of a clump of trees… showing my ignorance, it turned out to be a food block, possibly a salt lick for the cows roaming around! The trampled muddy earth around it, made it look like a burning. Maybe I am once again showing the difference between our ‘dangerous environment’ which is all too often prevalent in the news and the calmness of what was actually before me. A very good reason to get out, away from our electronic age for a while. The British White Cattle even came over to say Hello and prove it was a feeding area! Stephen enjoyed doing his best David Bailey impersonation, taking lots of photos of the curious calf.

We regrettably did not see any lizards, snakes or slow worms, or maybe this was a blessing as Daichi may have screeched off and left us stranded. In the summer this is a haven for butterflies and birds including Stonechats, Dartford Warbler,

Daichi’s welcome whistling kettle...

Cattle roam the heathland Nightjars, Snipes and the Greater Spotted Woodpecker. This day you could only see the Lesser Spotted Debbie… literally in my raincoat. Frogs love it here too and all sorts of funghi thrive in full glory.

The beauty, the space and the tranquillity really helps you to see things in perspective, ‘chill out’ (literally, as it was not too warm) and collect your thoughts.

The coffee that Daichi provided from his whistling kettle, overlooking the heathland was very welcomed. A simple morning out on a cold, slightly wet November day. Life does not have to be full on 24-7. Time out can make all the difference.

There are hundreds of these Sites of Scientific Interest, over 4000 in fact in the UK and 240 in Dorset alone. Maybe you could find one and let Daichi know?

He loves to hear from you. It is always possible to help and volunteers are welcomed with open arms. It is a great way to meet new friends, learn some new skills and look after the environment. A win-win we say.

As Christmas is coming and there is much to do, do remember to take some time out for yourself. Taking a walk is very therapeutic. A Very Merry Christmas to you all, from Daichi the Dashing Dude!

By Debbie Corney

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Regent Centre News

Half Term Box Office Bonanza at the Regent Over 3,300 tickets were sold over 7 sensational performances at the Regent in Christchurch between Wednesday 30 October – Saturday 2 November, for the Highcliffe Charity Players production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash hit musical, Cats, which was the highlight of so many children’s Half Term holiday.

Families simply flocked to the Regent in such numbers that two additional afternoon matinee shows had to be added to the initial run of five performances of Cats, with the result that box-office records were tumbling like nine pins at the Centre.

Having sold out all 7 performances of Cats, the show has become both the Highcliffe Charity Players and the Regent’s best-selling musical show ever. HCP are not only the first local Company to achieve a total sell out at the Centre for a such a long running musical show but this is also great news for the local charities that HCP support year in year out with their shows both at the Regent and St Mark’s Hall in Highcliffe.

Local reviewers were simply running out of superlatives as they penned their universally brilliant reviews for Cats, whilst the sold-out audiences were making themselves hoarse as they raised the roof at the Regent to cheer the incredible HCP cast with a standing ovation at the end of each show.

and the Regent Centre. It certainly was a week to remember.”

Meanwhile, Regent General Manager, Felicity Porter was equally praiseworthy:

“It has been a simply incredible week and every accolade must go to the extremely talented and hard-working HCP cast who made all of this possible. Sensational singing, stunning costumes and brilliant performances are just a part of this success story and praise must also go to the front of house staff and volunteers, who looked after all of our patrons who attended the shows and to the stage technicians with their wonderful sets, lighting and sound that added up to a “purrfect” show at the Regent.”

That is not the end of the good news, though, because the talented Highcliffe Charity Players having just taken their final bow for Cats, have gone straight into Panto mode for their next show at the Regent, which is their annual New Year Pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, which goes up barely two months from now at the Regent in Christchurch. So if you enjoyed Cats, do join Highcliffe Charity Players once again and book early for Jack and the Beanstalk from Saturday 18 – Saturday 25 January at the Regent in Christchurch. www.regentcentre.co.uk

An exuberant Charity Players Chairman, Georgina Smith, said: “As chairman I am extremely proud of all involved in the Highcliffe Charity Players production of Cats. Ticket sales hugely exceeded our expectations and we thank everyone that supported us with fabulous teamwork from both HCP

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Gardening Tips

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No garden can have too much compost and rich, fertile soil is the key to great vegetables and plants. In these days of fortnightly bin collections (and the threat of slop buckets for our kitchens) why leave kitchen waste to fester in your wheelie bin when it can be put to good use?

Find a corner somewhere in the garden to start a compost heap or, if space is limited, many councils offer bins for the purpose at reasonable prices. If building your own bin, it's best to put it on a soil base which will attract worms to start work on the heap. You could use old planks of wood or chicken wire supported by posts in each corner. This works well as it is important that air can get in to help the process.

You need a good mixture of material to make good compost. If you just put in grass cuttings you'll end up with a foul, soggy mess so they should be mixed with shredded newspaper, pruning clippings (not the really woody stems)

and even cardboard. Annual weeds can go in as long as they haven't gone to seed but avoid perennial weeds like dandelions as even the smallest piece of root will produce another plant. Almost all vegetable waste from the kitchen can be used, but avoid meat, fish and cooked food as these may attract rats etc. Use crushed eggshells, used teabags, used kitchen towels and fruit and vegetable peelings. Keep the mixture damp.

The aim is to end up with something that is dark, crumbly and sweet smelling and alive with worms. If you wanted to hurry up the process, you can buy accelerants from hardware shops and garden centres but a cheaper and just as efficient method involves collecting urine, diluting it with water and wetting the heap with it. Well, what do you imagine our ancestors used?

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Community News

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Marine Paintings of the New Forest Exhibition The New Forest Heritage Centre in Lyndhurst is now host to its first marine painting exhibition dedicated to the New Forest National Park’s beautiful coastal environment. The event was opened by Hon. Mrs Mary Montagu-Scott at a well-attended preview evening in October.

The exhibition features five local artists: Barry Peckham, Peter Frost, Richard Tratt, Colin Richens and Barry Miles. Barry Peckham recently celebrated 50 years of painting with a retrospective exhibition, also at the New Forest Heritage Centre.

Peter Frost said, “it’s been great working towards this exhibition and we are all thrilled to see our paintings looking so good on display in the centre of the New Forest”.

Inchmery near Lepe by Colin Richens

Giles Gould, Centre Manager, is delighted to be able to show the coastal beauty of the New Forest National Park. “The New Forest occupies 220 square miles and has 26 miles of stunning coastline, much of which is little-known. This is a great opportunity to come and be inspired by these fabulous paintings of the coast, and I hope that visitors will be able to see some of these places for themselves.”

Entry to the New Forest Heritage Centre and gallery is free, though donations are very much appreciated. Works are for sale.

The preview evening was well-attended

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Food & Drink

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Tastes so good...

Mulled Wine

An easy mulled wine recipe for the festive season, brimming with Christmassy spice. Don't bother with expensive wine - a cheap red will work beautifully and no one will ever know the difference!

Eat, Drink and be merry!

Ingredients for 4- 6 servings 1 bottle dry red wine 2 (5cm) cinnamon sticks 1 dessertspoon whole cloves 1 dessertspoon whole allspice 1 large piece orange rind (avoid the pith) 1 large piece lemon rind (avoid the pith) 2-4 tablespoons demerara sugar, (or to taste)

Preparation time: less than 30 mins Cooking time: less than 10 mins Serves: 4- 6 adults

Method

Pour the wine into a heavy saucepan over medium heat, and add the cinnamon, cloves, allspice, lemon rind and orange rind.

Heat gently, but don't bring to the boil. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the sugar, and once dissolved, taste to see if you'd like the wine sweeter and add more if so (take care not to burn your mouth as this will be hot!).

Keep hot on medium to low heat for 20 minutes to let the avours infuse the wine.

Strain your mulled wine into heatproof glasses or mugs and serve at once, perhaps accompanied by mince pies or just enjoy by the ďŹ reside.

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Bathrooms K & B Installations....................... 39 Bedrooms Custom Creations........................ 27 Flair Interiors............................... 17 Beds The Bed Store............................... 5 Bereavement Services Bournemouth Crematorium........ 16 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds................................. 3 Broadview Shading Solutions...... 43 Tuscany Blinds............................. 40 Builders Avon Home Improvements.......... 30 Cafes Park Cafes.................................... 39 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................... 32 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Cleaning Doctor........................... 15 Zero Dry Time.............................. 40 Carpets & Flooring Carpet Barn.................................. 5 Kingsland Carpets........................ 16 Peter Newman Flooring............... 41 Charities Diverse Abilities........................... 37 Dorset Blind Association.............. 19 Chiropractors Paul Harris................................... 15 Cleaning Services Julie & Steve Cleaning Services.... 32 Community News Adventures of Daichi................... 28

Beginner’s Guide: Composting..... 36 Calling all book lovers!................. 8 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Fascinating Fungi....................... 14 Join in the festive spirit at the Christmas Extravaganza..... 18 Regent Centre News.................... 34 Wave 105 Cash for Kids............... 24 What’s on in Dorset..................... 12

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