The Christchurch Directory - February 2011

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The Christchurch Directory

Hello Christchurch!

Welcome to the 54th edition of The Christchurch Directory! Well it certainly is Edition 54 a packed one with lots of local trades people from hairdressers to garden designers, to plumbers, electricians, hearing aids, UPVC experts, beauticians, interior designers, blind specialists carpet cleaners and many many more! All are local to you and wanting to help. Please give any of them a call for some friendly advice or better still get them to fix a problem or improve an area for you. The Published by: longevity of the magazine is testament to Debbie & Stephen Corney all the calls you have made already!

Please continue. We also have some Telephone: pages of local information for you. There 01202 894397 is lots going on, so do join in where you Email: can. For example Highcliffe Castle is info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk reopening its doors to the visitors centre and coffee shop as well as its extensive Copy deadline for the grounds. There is lots on at the Regents March 2011 edition: Centre, so go on have a good night out!

25th February 2011 There is an Open Day at the Coda Music Disclaimer: Whilst every care has Centre which sounds like a lot of fun. been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the There is a terrific dance show at the p u b l i s h e r c a nn ot a cc e p t a n y Bournemouth International Centre which liability to any party to loss or you can read all about on page 22. Finally d a m a g e c au s e d b y e r r o rs o r there is a charity race for St Katherine’s omissions resulting from School in Southbourne which you are negligence, accident or any other welcome to support. cause.

The Christchurch Directory does Steve and I hope you are well and looking n o t o f f i c i a l l y e n d o r s e a n y forward to some spring weather, after our advertising material included few cold months. within the publication. No part of t h i s p u b l i c a t i o n m a y b e All the Best,

Debbie

reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of Cover photograph: Boats at Mudeford the publisher.

Courtesy of Richard Lock Photography

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Cllr Peter Hall to be the next deputy mayor of Christchurch Cllr Peter Hall, the Liberal Democrat ward councillor for Christchurch Town Centre, has been elected to serve as the deputy mayor of the ancient borough for 2011/12 and then as mayor in 2012/13.

Cllr Hall, who is now 71, was born and brought up in Mudeford, attending Mudeford Infants and Junior Schools before going to Christchurch Secondary Modern School (now Twynham School).

After leaving school he served a five-year apprenticeship in toolmaking with Vickers Armstrong Ltd (later British Aircraft Corporation) at Hurn Airport. After a few years toolmaking he transferred to the design office as a draughtsman and worked on a number of aircraft, including Concorde.

After 14 years he left to take a contract with Israel Aircraft Industries as senior design draughtsman, designing various parts for the reconfigured Mirage, then worked in Amsterdam on the European Airbus.

member of Christchurch Sailing Club and it was through his interest in sailing that he met his wife Sally. They married in 1962 and have three children.

Before being elected to the Borough Council in 1995 in the Portfield ward he was chairman of the Christchurch Citizen’s Association. He is also chairman of Christchurch Commoners Association, responsible for the management and husbandry of nearly 100 acres of local land. In 1997 he was elected to Dorset County Council.

Cllr Hall said: “I would like to thank all the members of the Council for their crossparty support, which I find rather overwhelming. I feel it is a great honour and privilege to be the deputy mayor elect. I will work to the best of my ability to serve the residents of our ancient borough.”

On returning to the UK, having decided on a career change, he did a degree course in Design & Technology at King Alfred’s College, Winchester leading to a B.Ed. degree and then taught design and technology in secondary education in Bournemouth before retiring.

He is a keen sportsman, having p lay ed footb all for Mu d eford Football Club for many years, as well as playing tennis and cricket. He is a

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Cllr Peter Hall, next deputy mayor of Christchurch

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Highcliffe Castle Reopens For 2011 Season Highcliffe Castle is gearing up for a busy 2011 season with the Heritage Centre reopening on Tuesday 1st February.

costumes and activities such as quiz sh eets an d jigsaws which can b e undertaken as you look around.

The Castle is playing host to an exciting range of exhibitions and events throughout the year. Entertainment highlights for early 2011 include an Antiques Fair, children’s Half Term activities, Spring Wedding Fair and a Jazz supper evening a chance to dine in the Castle's Great Hall. With a delicious threecourse meal from Merlins caterers and toe-tapping Jazz from the Chris Walker Swingtet. The galleries will also host an array of work by local artists that include pottery, textiles, woodwork and photography. The newest exhibitions to open in the libraries will be showcasing mixed media works by the students of Highcliffe School, which will run until the end of the month, and by local art group 2D3D, which will run until the middle of March. The staterooms in the Heritage Centre now house new exhibits including

Having undergone an exciting re-fit, the Castle Gift Shop will now be open daily from 10.30am to 5pm. where you can choose from a wide range of wares including gifts and toys, books and toiletries, stationery and greetings cards, as well as jewellery and jams! New lines are continuously being sourced and added.

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Grounds are open daily from 7am and are free to look around. The Tea Rooms are also open daily serving a selection of drinks and hot and cold snacks.

For more information on any of the events, exhibitions or activities at Highcliffe Castle, please visit the website at www.highcliffecastle.co.uk or call the site on 01425 278807 to request the 2011 Events Leaflet.

Photo courtesy of Dennis Booth

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Food Festival Education Trust primary school cookery days begin The first in a series of Christchurch primary school cookery days run by Christchurch Food Festival Education Trust has taken place at Somerford Primary Community School.

All seven primary schools in the Borough will be visited by Food Festival President Mary Reader with a team of local chefs to show the children some healthy recipes and, in some of the schools, getting them to cook for themselves.

Sainsbury’s are sponsoring the cookery days by providing all the food that is needed for the demonstrations and the children’s own cookery.

All of the recipes presented at the schools will tie in with the themes and countries which the pupils are studying as part of their curriculu m. At Somerford School, for example, the children are studying the theme of water and the country of Egypt. The recipes which they cooked were a fish ta gin e accompanied by a cucumber feta salsa.

Mary Reader, who is also a trustee of the Education Trust, said: “Not only is it important for u s to sh o w t h e children some healthy

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ideas when it comes to presenting the recipes, but we also make sure that everything is relevant to what they are studying. That has presented us with some interesting challenges this year as the countries of study range from Ghana to the Antarctic!

“We’re delighted that Sainsbury’s have come on board to help us out with providing all of the food.”

Geraldine Staples from Sainsbury’s in Lyndhurst Road said: “Being local we like to help the community and we’re glad we are able to help all of the schools in the Borough with the excellent work that is being carried out by the Food Festival Education Trust. Having visited Somerford School I can see just how much the children get out of these cookery days.”

Somerford Primary Community School enjoy eating healthily

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The one rule: Fill in all blank cells making sure that each row, column and 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Tuesday 22nd February Open Day 10-12.30pm Free instrumental taster sessions and workshops

Songwriting and Performance workshop 2-6pm for 10-19 years Learn to write and perform your own song £15 – spaces limited, please book

01425 276161 contact@coda.org.uk www.coda.org.uk Chewton Farm Road, Walkford, BH23 5QL

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Talking about wildlife with

Frogs & Toads Frogs and toads are our most common amphibians, widely found throughout Britain. They bear a close physical resemblance, but can be distinguished by several features. Frogs have a smooth, moist skin and long legs designed for leaps and jumps, whereas toads have a drier, “warty” skin and shorter legs, crawling being their preferred way of moving about. Frogs are more varied in colour, ranging from shades of green and brown to grey and yellow, whilst toads are generally dark brown.

Providing the weather is warm enough, frogs and toads emerge from their wintering quarters as early as January to breed in ponds. Male frogs make sure they are the first to arrive and emit a low purring croak to attract a mate. Frogs lay their eggs in clumps, covered in protective jelly-like substance, whereas toads’ eggs are laid out in long strings.

The females lay thousands of eggs, but only a few survive to adulthood as spawn and tadpoles are extremely vulnerable.

Tadpoles develop in stages in a process known as metamorphosis, and emerge as adults after a few months. Those that survive can live for up to eight years in the wild. The toads’ survival odds are slightly better due to toxins produced by the glands in their skin, making them unpalatable to some predators.

Both frogs and toads feed on insects, slugs and worms, caught with their long tongues. Frogs, who can breathe through their skin, spend the majority of their lives in or near water, whereas toads are more terrestrial.

For what to look out for this month, see www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ things-to-do.html.

Niina Silvennoinen Frog getting feet wet

Photo by S Davis

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Make new friends and watch floral demonstrations.

For further details Tel: 01202 471443

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Christchurch Commercial and Residential

Letting and Maintenance

Sensible Solutions Property • Lettings and or maintenance work undertaken • Qualified Tradesmen • References available • Competitive rates • CRB Checked

Contact Ben Smith

07779 608242 01202 470625 12 Fairfield, Christchurch, BH23 1QX

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February’s Gardening Tips From Paul Chatfield of Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services Trees and Shrubs There is still time to plant trees and shrubs if the task has not been already completed. Making sure the holes are dug big enough and deep enough for the root ball, also taking in consideration to use a good tree and shrub compost.

Climbers and Wall-Plants Species and cultivars of Clematis that flower Summer & Autumn on new shoots made in the current season will benefit from a hard prune now.

Roses The main pruning of bush and standard Roses should be carried out between the middle of the month and late March.

Borders and Beds During mild spells weeds will start to grow. Deal with them as soon as they appear as they will be easier to remove.

Bulbs and Corms Dahlia tubers in store for the Winter should be inspected to make sure that they are healthy and plump. Any bad patches should be cut away with a clean and sharp knife and dipped in Sulphur.

Rock Gardens and Pools All leaves should have been removed by now. Mild spells may bring weeds & slugs, remove weeds while small and treat the slugs with slug bait (with suitable containers sunken in the ground, beer is a good tip.)

Fruit There is still time for both planting and pruning but try to complete task before new growth starts.

Vegetables Seed potatoes should be removed from their bags and set to sprout in trays or shallow boxes (shed or greenhouse).

Greenhouse and Frame Greenhouse should have been sterilized.

Carnations and Chrysanthemums can be propagated from cuttings 55-60f (13-15c).

Give free ventilation except on cold nights.

House Plants Plants at home, particularly flowering on es n eed lots of ligh t an d free ventilation not stuck between blinds or curtains kept out of drafts and be careful not to over water, just damp. Always check how your plant looks.

Chatfield’s Garden & Property Services North 2, Sway Storage & Workshops Barrows Lane, Sway, Lymington Hants, SO41 6DD Tel: 01590 682828 Mobile: 07821 610923

Lawns There is still time to lay turf for a new lawn or to repair an old one. Not a good tip to lay in muddy or icy conditions.

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FREE ONLINE ESTIMATES For all your plastering needs: • Skimming • Dry-lining • Dot n Dab • Rendering & Repairs • Coving No job too small Free estimate and advice

Call Mark

Tel: 01202 257464 Mob: 07782 260150

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Pavilion Dance Offers “AILEY 2 FEST” Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, one of the world’s best dance companies, has successfully toured the UK three times in the past five years, presented by Dance Consortium, but this will be the first time its younger second company, Ailey 2, will appear in Britain. Appearing at the Bournemouth Pavilion on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th Mar 2011, in partnership with Pavilion Dance, Ailey 2 is renowned for merging the spirit and energy of the world’s best young dance talent with the passion and creative vision of today’s most outstanding emerging choreographers.

During the weekend of Ailey 2, Pavilion Dance is hosting an “Ailey 2 Fest” of shows and events; a ticket for Ailey 2 also gives customers the following for FREE! Open Rehearsal with Ailey 2 – great for schools Fri 4 March: 4.45pm – 5.30pm, Bournemouth Pavilion Theatre - FREE with Ailey 2 tickets A rare opportunity to see how a performance comes together. There’s is no need to book, people can just turn up.

Desert Crossings – free dance performance by top dance company Fri 4 March: 6.30pm – 7.25pm, Pavilion Dance – FREE with Ailey 2 tickets Featuring outstanding dancing, powerful music and dramatic lighting. Desert Crossings make the perfect match to the Ailey 2 performance, straight after.

Gospel Sing-a-long Sat 5 March: 2pm – 4pm, Pavilion Dance £5 or FREE with Ailey 2 tickets Bring your friends and family to this fun class that introduces soul and gospel styles and improves confidence in vocal abilities. Sing contemporary gospel, African songs and even pieces from Alvin Ailey’s Revelations.

Gospel Choir Performance Sat 5 March: 7pm – 7.30pm, Pavilion Dance £5 or FREE with Ailey 2 tickets.

In a rousing pre-performance to Ailey 2, be astounded by the power of 70 voices as local choir, Unity, sing music from Ailey's Revelations and gospel songs. Enjoy choir and then come to the Ailey 2 straight after.

In Conversation with Denise Rowe Sat 5 March: 6pm – 6.45pm - Pavilion Dance – FREE UK dancer Denise will discuss her use of traditional African, as well as contemporary dance.

There will be a screening of two of her short films including Fields, a happy film about children dancing in rural Zimbabwe.

African Dance Class Sat 5 March: 4pm – 6pm, Pavilion Dance - £5 or FREE with Ailey 2 tickets Denise Rowe will teach traditional and modern African dance, with support from Omer Makessa on guitar.

No previous experience in African Dance necessary.

For adults and young people aged 14+ Tickets for Ailey 2 can be purchased via the Ticketline on 0844 576 3000, online at w w w . b ic . c o. u k or in p ers on a t th e BI C / Bournemouth Pavilion Ticket Offices.

To book for the “Ailey 2 Weekend” activities at Pavilion Dance, customers should call 01202 203630, send an email to the Pavilion Dance office at paviliondance@dancesouthwest.org.uk or show their Ailey 2 ticket in person at Pavilion Dance.

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EXTRA GENTLE YOGA Specially designed for anyone, any age and regardless of physical limitations

Starting March 21st 2011. 12.30 to 14.00 INTEGRAL HATHA - Gentle joint releasing movements

YOGA Included is guidance in relaxation and breathing techniques.

Small groups leaving you with the opportunity to decide what you can and can’t do.

Interested? £36 per half term or £7 per lesson @ Reading Room, Beckley junction on A35 just north of Cat and Fiddle (next to War Memorial)

Then call Sherl on 01202 416610 or 389687 for details or email : sherl@doriccircle.com

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WAGGY TAILS RESCUE, is a registered charity based in Ferndown. They rescue and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a good home.

Could I be your valentine?

My name is Draco and I am a v er y hands om e Rot tw ei ler / Doberman cross, about 18 months old. I wouldn’t be here at all if Waggy Tails Rescue hadn’t sent a van up to the Pound I was in and collected me and some of my friends. We were all about to be put to sleep on Christmas Eve! But now we all have a second chance and, although they have brought me to a lovely foster home - I would really like someone special to love.

I love people, but am not so keen on other dogs (and don’t mention the C. A. T word!). As you can see, I am a big, strong boy so need a big home with a large garden, or better still, some land which I could guard for you when I am not charging around!

I have been well looked after (my previous owners neutered me and I am also microchipped) and, despite my size, I do love to be cuddled. Could I cuddle you please?

For more information on Draco and his friends, please phone 01202 875000!

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The Mudeford Melody Makers Come to the Stanpit Village Hall in Mudeford, every Monday at 8.00pm and join The Mudeford Melody Makers.

We are a community singing all genres of music from old classics to modern pop songs.

You do not have to audition or be able to read music.

Simply come along for a good old song-song. Have a cup of tea and meet some great people in your community.

Pay nothing on your first visit and £5.00 a week there-after.

We'd love to welcome you to our lovely group!

5k & 10k Road Race — 13th March RAISING MONEY FOR FRIENDS OF ST KATHARINE'S SCHOOL WE NEED YOUR LEGS ON SUNDAY MARCH 13TH! THE SOUTHBOURNE FAST AND FLAT 10K & 5K IS BACK!!! WITH 1300m FUN RUN TOO!!

Dust off your trainers. It's time to get in shape for the return of the Southbourne Fast and Flat 10k and 5k run (and off-road 1300m fun run) on Sunday 13th March.

Friends of St Katharine's School are parents, family and friends who raise extra funds for the school.

Last year saw the successful debut of the Southbourne Fast and Flat securing it a place in local runners diaries. Be a part of this great community event, sign up now for the 10k or 5k and save £3 on the entrance fee.

Both races start outside the school (10K at 11am, 5K at 11.10am) and run along Harbour Road towards Boscombe Pier and back. When you get back tired, exhausted or victorious you can enjoy a FREE massage from the chiropractors at the AECC.

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Find details and download the entry form at www.southbournefastandflat.info or enter online at www.runbritain.com/enterevents.

There's also a 1300m Fun Run for the children starting at 10.30 am behind the school. Parents/ Carers can run with children, but the course isn't suitable for buggies or wheelchairs. Dogs on leads are welcome.

All children receive a medal and the entry fee is £2.

So go on… Give that New Year’s resolution a bit of purpose and help raise money for this local school.

ENQUIRIES TO: FSK@org.uk or southbourne.run@hotmail.com

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www.regentcentre.co.uk

Tel: 01202 499 199

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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Accountants TaxAssist ........................................................... 16 Beauty Therapists Timeless Beauty ................................................ 7 Blinds & Shutters Broadview Blinds............................................... 5 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners CarPete Cleaning............................................... 19 Four Seasons ..................................................... 7 Community News Ailey 2 “FEST”.................................................... 22 Charity Race ...................................................... 27 Christchurch Floral Society ................................ 15 Deputy Mayor Announced ................................ 6 Dorset Wildlife Trust ......................................... 14 Gardening Tips .................................................. 18 Highcliffe Castle Re-opens................................. 8 Jurassic Jaunts—Corfe Common........................ 12 Mudeford Melody Makers................................. 27 Primary School Cookery Days ............................ 10 Shoot!................................................................ 27 Waggy Tails....................................................... 26 Computer Services Computer Troubleshooters................................ 21 Denture Services Dorset Denture Clinic ........................................ 9 Domestic Cleaners All Mopped Up .................................................. 15 Electricians D Lowrey ........................................................... 21 Garden Products & Services Acer Gardens..................................................... 16 Chatfields Garden Services ................................ 19 RHV ................................................................... 7 Hairdressers JAS Hair ............................................................. 5 Health & Fitness Extra Gentle Yoga.............................................. 24 Mobile Foot Health Practitioner ........................ 19 The Fitness League ............................................ 20 Hearing Aids Clarity Hearing Solutions ................................... 23 Home Care Sensible Solutions.............................................. 9 Hotels & Restaurants Waterford Lodge Hotel...................................... 20 Insurance Age Concern ...................................................... 3

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Insurance Claims Management Aspray ...............................................................13 Interior Design Three B Design...................................................11 Kitchens First Class Kitchens ............................................23 Granite Transformations ...................................31 Lettings Sensible Solutions Property ...............................16 Osteopaths Christchurch Osteopathic & Sports Injury Clinic ....15 Painters & Decorators First Cover .........................................................24 Party Stores Peeks .................................................................15 Plasterers Mark Harrison ...................................................21 Plumbing & Heating P.A. Blake ..........................................................11 Plumbers Online ................................................ 5 Printers UtharaPrint.com................................................17 Property Maintenance Chatfields Property Services ..............................19 Sensible Solutions Property ...............................16 Tailored Property Solutions ............................... 9 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch ..............................................25 Sudoku...............................................................12 Residential Care Homes Avon Reach........................................................ 2 Roofing Broadway Roofing.............................................13 Dibben Roofing..................................................20 Restaurants and Tearooms Riverside Sopley Mill..........................................32 Training First Cover Academy..........................................12 Waste Services War on Waste ...................................................24 What’s On Ailey 2................................................................22 Coda Music Centre ............................................12 Regent Centre....................................................28 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Active Window Solutions ...................................13 Richard Thomas.................................................11

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