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Dear Christchurch, Bargates, Fairmile, Burton, Iford, Mudeford, Stanpit, Friars Cliff & Purewell! We thoroughly enjoyed our recent Anglesey Edition 139 adventure, which you can read about in this edition. With an ever changing weather forecast, we were a bit uncertain about what we might be able to do, but as it turned out we were very fortunate and able to get out and about most days. it is always fun to explore new areas or revisit places you remember from previous trips. Published by: As the summer approaches, it is traditionally a Debbie & Stephen Corney time for our local shows and festivals. Do take at Dorset Directories Ltd the opportunity to enjoy these spectacles on Telephone: our doorstep and support them by attending. 01202 894397 If you do take time off to escape to other Email: info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk climes, we hope you have a great trip. For all those jobs around the home, our loyal Copy deadline for the advertisers are here to help you as always. August 2018 edition: Some new ones too. They would all love to hear 9th July 2018 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has from you so please do the usual and mention been taken to ensure that data in us when calling them. If you have time to write this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability a ‘testimonial’ for any of them, for good work to any party to loss or damage they have done, do send it to us. We, and the caused by errors or omissions advertisers, love to hear from you. resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Stephen, Hayden, Nellie and myself hope you The Christchurch Directory does not have a wonderful month of July. May we all be officially endorse any advertising material included within the able to get outside and enjoy those gorgeous publication. No part of this summer events and barbeques! publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or Best Wishes,
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Christchurch U3A News When this publication comes out in July we hope that both the Flowerfest in Christchurch and the Southbourne Shake and Stir will have been a success for all involved, and that Christchurch U3A will have become known to many more locals in and around the district. Let’s hope the sun shone for everyone. Although most Christchurch U3A activities will have finished during the month of June, there are still some groups that ‘work’ and provide entertainment during the summer months. INTERNATIONAL FOLK DANCING GROUP will be performing at the following venues: Saturday 7th July 12-12.30pm at the Priory Fete and from 1.30-3.30pm on Christchurch Day of Dance in Saxon Square. Saturday 28th July at the Highcliffe Charity Fete at the Highcliffe Rec
Just a gentle reminder for members and new members that the U3A office at the Epicentre next door to the Druitt Hall off the High Street in Christchurch, will be open every Monday (except Bank Holidays) from 10.15am until 12 noon during the months of July and August and up to 24th September. Also, collection of the new programmes for 2018-2019 can be obtained from the 9th July. BIKES FOR USE Just a final reminder for all our members who would like to ‘get fit’ and have their own transport. We have now a good collection of ‘not so old’ bikes that have been serviced and ready for use, so why not give it a try and enjoy our beautiful town and seafront. Contact Bud Thornley on 01202 421 025 or email budlynda64@aol.com for any help you may need.
VINTAGE BRASS BAND will be performing during the same month at: Monday 16th July from 2pm at the Lower Gardens Bournemouth Saturday 21st July from 10.30am at St Ambrose Church Fete at 72 West Cliff Road, Westbourne. So if you are in tune with music and dance why not come along to any of the above events......they are all free of charge!!!
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Local Debt Charity: “A Poverty Secret Can Be A Killer” THE ISOLATION and loneliness of living with a ‘poverty secret’ can be a killer, that’s the warning from a free East Dorset debt counselling service.
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The warning comes from Pam Ansell, who manages the East Dorset Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Debt Centre, after the charity published new research about effects of debt in the UK.
She said that the common reasons for debt include low income, relationship breakdown, joblessness, problems with benefits, illness and bereavement. The East Dorset CAP Debt Centre visits every client in their own home, working with each until they become debt free, while CAP’s head office specialists negotiate with creditors, create a budget and provide ongoing technical support.
Pam said: “It’s a twenty first century parable really. There are hundreds, possibly thousands, of people in Dorset, living in isolation with a poverty secret. The sad truth is they may live in the same street as us, but they’re suffering from extreme loneliness because of their debts.” “It means that they can’t provide for their children, don’t have enough food to eat or can’t heat their home. Tragically, it even makes some of them consider taking their own lives.”
Pam said: “If your finances are out of control, please give us a call today and let us help you get your life back on track.” To find out more, visit capuk.org or call 0800 328 0006
She added that CAP’s Client Report, published last month, found that almost a third of its clients considered taking their own life because of debt. The report also found that almost four in ten were afraid to leave their homes, three quarters were afraid to answer the telephone and eighty per cent were scared to open their post. Pam said: “People are created for
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HGW Solicitors Donates £3,000 To ‘Brick By Brick’ Appeal Harold G Walker Solicitors, one of the South West’s leading law firms, has donated over £3,000 in response to MacMillan Caring Locally’s Brick by Brick Appeal. The charity aims to raise over £9m to build a new Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital in Dorset. The specialist unit provides palliative care services for patients suffering from any advanced, progressive, incurable illnesses. The existing Macmillan Unit which was built in 1974 has seen patient referrals triple in the last ten years. The new treatment centre will ensure patients receive the best possible care from Macmillan’s dedicated team of professionals and become a benchmark by which future palliative care wards are based. Nicola Lowe, Managing Partner at Harold G Walker solicitors, said; “We are delighted
to have been able to donate £3,000 to MacMillan Caring Locally. I have a personal connection with charity as my father was cared for at the unit in the final stages of his life and ironically he was one of the first Ambulance drivers to bring patients to the Macmillan Unit when it first opened its doors over 40 years ago.” Lin Sharp, Capital Appeal Director, MacMillan Caring Locally charity, said; “We are very grateful for the generous donation from HGW’s Charitable Trust in support of our Brick by Brick Appeal. Thanks to their support we have moved one step closer to achieving our aim of building a world class palliative care unit” For further information or to make a donation please visit: www.macmillanlocal.org
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Summer wildlife At Dorset Wildlife Trust we know summer is here with the arrival of the little terns and the barn owl chicks. Some of nature’s most exciting displays are about to start… At Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve in Weymouth, the barn owls have already started to rear their chicks. At the time of writing, 5 of 7 eggs have hatched and under the careful watch of their parents, are thriving. Barn owls have been roosting in the box which is specially built into the Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, since 2010. Last year, we had the most amount of chicks fledge ever (five!), and this year is already looking promising. All this is despite the decline of barn owls nationally. The Lorton Meadows Nature Reserve, which the barn owls hunt for voles and other prey on, seems to have plentiful food stocks. Lack of habitat and nesting space are the main challenges for barn owls, so it’s great that our nature reserve can provide both for these majestic creatures. Watch them live on our webcam, sponsored by Dorset Tea, at www. dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/raptorcam. Over at Chesil, the little tern project is in full swing, with the first egg appearing on 20th May, nestled in the iconic pebbles of Chesil Beach. Each summer these little Little Tern near Chesil Beach Photo: Angela Thomas
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birds arrive in Dorset, migrating from Africa for the summer, to breed on the beach, which is the South West’s only colony. Last year, they broke records with breeding numbers, and despite their numbers dropping to their lowest in 1997, careful management of the habitat by volunteers has ensured their continued survival and growing numbers. Little terns are the smallest of the UK terns and are a fast flying graceful little bird with a black cap on their head and a yellow bill with a black tip. You’ll hear them before you see them – with their distinctive ‘creeking’ call. They are ground nesting birds, so the Chesil little tern project, led by RSPB, concentrates on protecting the colony from predators and reducing disturbance. Before the birds arrive, an electric fence is put up around the colony, and a hide is constructed for the wardens and volunteers to monitor the birds 24 hours a day, and scare off any avian predators. The Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre has a viewing platform to view these birds, who are hunting for fish in the fleet lagoon. Bring your binoculars! You can also keep track on Twitter (@Little_ tern17) for the latest little tern news. www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk By Sally Welbourn
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Nuffield Health launches new diagnostic cardiac service Self-referral cardiac assessment service now available to Dorset residents. Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital has launched a new ‘much-needed’ cardiac assessment service, which has the facilities to identify undiagnosed heart conditions. Nuffield Health’s new cardiac assessment service launched this month at the Bournemouth hospital and is available to all. The facility will provide a thorough look at an individual’s heart using state-of-the-art machinery to help detect undiagnosed heart conditions. The assessment service is aimed at those who might be worried about genetic conditions or are interested in receiving a health assessment of their heart. Suneel Talwar, Cardiologist at Nuffield Health Bournemouth, said: “This is a muchneeded facility as some heart conditions do not present with symptoms. Regardless of
your age or physical capabilities, it may be beneficial to get your heart health checked as many conditions can go undiagnosed until it’s too late. “If there are cases of heart issues in your family, it may be beneficial to seek a health assessment sooner rather than later so that if there are early signs of a heart condition we can give you the medical guidance needed in order to lead a healthy life.” Those who are worried about their heart health are guaranteed to get an appointment within two weeks at convenient hours. During the appointment a cardiologist will provide a full assessment with some results given on the day, and others to quickly follow. For more information or to book an appointment at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital you can call 01202 375032.
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Where can you still find a local optician who will see you personally and look after your eye care needs from the sight test to dispense? Where will you be sure to be seen by the same optician every time, who cares about offering you a service, and who won’t be happy until you are completely happy? That will be YOUR EYE SITE OPTICIANS, where Mr Bernie Dexter has been looking after the eyes of the Highcliffe community for the past 25 years. Our receptionists are chosen for their warmth and empathy. They are trained to help you to choose just the right frame for you. Mr Dexter has over 40 years of experience as an optometrist, and through extensive ongoing training is up to date with all the advancements in modern eye care. We operate a price match policy. The health of your eyes is our concern Find us at 304 Lymington Road, BH23 5EE or call us on
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New state-of-the-art Ferrari service centre for Meridien Modena Family-owned motoring business, Meridien Modena, has invested ÂŁ3.5 million in a new 14,000 sq ft, two floor, state-of-the-art Ferrari service centre, based near its showroom in Lyndhurst, Hampshire. Located on the Hounsdown Business Park, the Ferrari service centre provides an additional servicing facility enabling the Meridien Modena team to complete restorations, pioneering technical refurbishments, as well as routine scheduled servicing on Ferrari vehicles. Creating seven new jobs including two full-time apprentice technicians from September, Meridien Modena will have
in excess of 40 staff running the centre to ensure exceptional service is delivered to its nationwide customer base. With 13 service bays, scheduled service times will be dramatically reduced from a peak of six weeks to between three and five days. Two service bays will be dedicated to working on classic Ferrari’s which are more than 20 years old as Meridien Modena has officially been recognised by the Italian brand as one of only nine authorised Classiche workshops in the UK. The centre also includes a lounge for clients to relax and view the workshop through floor to ceiling glass. The centre has the capability to accommodate a total of 80 vehicles onsite, including a storage area to house 35 cars on the first floor. It has an array of the latest technology including lever-less tyre fitting equipment, integrated work tool stations delivering technicians with retractable oil, water, compressed air and power on demand to aid workshop efficiency. A large parts carousel system which will enable 3,000 parts to be stored, as well as high voltage special tooling to work on hybrid vehicles.
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23 Chris Ambrose, who is heading up the Ferrari service centre team as service manager, said: “The opening of this additional facility is an exciting development for Meridien Modena. This revolutionary facility has the newest technology available for customers, so they can rest assured that their car will be in good hands if it requires any work to be carried out or routine maintenance. “A key focal point in the centre of the workshop is a first-floor vehicle lift. The first-floor has 14 storage lifts which allows 35 vehicles to be stored to allow the workshop below to remain free flowing for daily work.” Meridien Modena received the Ferrari Global Aftersales Dealer of the Year Award at the annual Ferrari Dealer Conference, held earlier this year at the Fiorano Circuit in Italy. The judges explained that the Lyndhurst-based dealership had won the award in recognition of ‘hitting and exceeding various targets and for customer satisfaction throughout the year across the service and parts departments.’ Glenn Butt, director at Meridien Modena, said: “We’re delighted to be launching our new service centre to benefit our ever-growing client base. The significant investment in the new centre and its facilities ensures that we meet the exemplary standards expected from the Ferrari brand.
Award winning team - Meridien Modena win the Ferrari Global Aftersales Dealer of the Year Award “It is testament to the team’s hard work that we were awarded Ferrari Global Aftersales Dealer of the Year 2017. We were absolutely thrilled to receive the Ferrari Portofino V8 Engine, which is on display in our new service centre for customers to come along and see up close for themselves. “We are also proud to be the only centre on the south coast that will be able to offer the aftersales facility element of the Ferrari ‘Classiche’ service, a service which can be provided to classic and competition cars. At our new facility we’ll be able to provide all the mechanical repairs and inspections needed to restore or rebuild a classic Ferrari and ensure each vehicle complies with the original specifications. This is an incredibly exciting element for us, as previously all parts of the Classiche service were carried out in Maranello, Italy.” For more information, visit: www.meridien.co.uk
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The Adventures of Nellie The Dorset Directories Camper Van The isle of Anglesey off the north coast of Wales. Many a good holiday was spent there as a child, so you can only imagine Nellie’s excitement when Stephen’s sister and Dad booked a week there for all of us last month. Driving towards our destination, Nellie was full of nostalgia and fond memories of times gone by. Betws-y-Coed where we met friends years and years ago, Swallow Falls, the low hanging clouds over the mountains, Llyn (Lake) Ogwen and finally we arrived at the shallow tidal waters of the famous Menai Straits which separates Anglesey from the mainland. Nellie danced across the Bridge and there we were on the island. Alan, Stephen’s father is a member of the prestigious “Holiday Property Bond” and we were booked into wonderful cottages overlooking the rolling green golf course at Henllys near Beaumaris, with magnificent views of Snowdonia in the background. Idyllic. Henllys used to be a Franciscan Friary and there is a quiet spot with statues, trees and greenery in commemoration of this. The rest of the magnificent house and grounds now provide stylish Enjoying a “rib-roaring” boat trip to Puffin Island
Nellie enjoys the secluded coves cottages and apartments for those who are investors within the scheme. Nellie was thrilled. Being on a golf course was a great excuse for Stephen to bring out those dusty clubs! It is a while since he has played (must be all that responsibility and hard work he is having to do), so Nellie persuaded him to have a go. Off he went, in a buggy of course, with his uncle David. The were both in complete contentment as they swung those clubs and drove off to find those balls. Uncle David, who does play much more often, shot a birdie (We did explain to Nellie that no birds were hurt in this action…) on hole number 15 and Stephen, well he did not lose ALL of his balls (now now Nellie) and was in fact very happy with his game. Both came back with big smiles and Uncle David unfortunately, also with sore knees. Nellie totally understands! Penmon Point was a favourite of ours in the past. Dad fishing off the rocks, while Mum worried about Sue and I falling on the rocks with waves crashing around us as we ran across to see if Dad had caught anything. The coastline seemed very different this time but maybe it was
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29 my imagination? After all, dare I say it is nearly 40 years since we were regularly there! Oh my word how time flies. Puffin Island just off the shore “in those days” was literally that, full of puffins! Now there are around 200 pairs apparently, which is better as they had dwindled down to much less. The good news is that they are on there way up again. Knowing this, we decided to take a boat out to see for ourselves. There are many boats that go out from Beaumaris. We chose a Rib Ride with Seacoast Safaris! Nellie likes excitement and she chose well as Hayden loved it! The young man piloting was very proficient and literally took us for a spin. As a member of RNLI he was well trained and we felt totally safe as he spun the boat in circles before speeding up and chasing the ebbing tide out to Puffin Island. What a thrill! We saw grey seals bobbing up and down, guillemots, kittiwakes, cormorants, razorbills, eider ducks and ONE puffin! The skipper steered us carefully into the cave, smiling while telling us it was a good idea to put our hoods up! Those birds have no manners… It was a great trip and thoroughly recommended if you are ever on Anglesey. Beaches are another must on the island. As a child ‘Me and Dad’ picked winkles
off the rocks at Trearddur Bay and cooked them to eat many a good night. Trearddur Bay had been hit by a bad storm ten years ago and now has a smart new walkway right across the sands. Again, a sign of changing times. Alan and Rachel, Stephen’s dad and sister, love walking and were out each morning by 8am to take in the sites with plenty to see over the 276 square miles that the island occupies. Nellie let us rest, though I think she would have liked to skip along the cliff tops. We did take a walk along the coastal path from Lligwy Beach to Moelfre on a wonderfully sunny day. The ice-cream and coffee were a welcome find at Moelfre before setting off back again to Lligwy beach for a picnic lunch and an afternoon snooze. Nellie likes those! Nellie really enjoyed her stay at Henllys with its full-sized snooker table, huge outdoor chess set, bar billiards, air hockey, table tennis, sauna, steam bath and swimming pool. We certainly were not short of entertainment! The drive home was interesting as you will hear about soon… Anglesey is a wonderful island and if you have never visited there are scores of things to do. Enjoy! By Debbie Corney
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BARBECUED LAMB RECIPE
As summer approaches, you may find yourself wishing to utilise the outdoor barbecue. This recipe offers you the option to either use this for a BBQ or to cook inside and serve with your choice of vegetables.
Ingredients 1 lemon (juice and zest) 2tbsp soft light brown sugar 125ml olive oil 8tbsp balsamic vinegar 2 garlic cloves (crushed) 4tbsp mint (chopped) 400g half boneless leg of lamb
Equipment: Barbecue or griddle pan Method: To make the marinade mix together the lemon juice and zest with the sugar, olive oil and balsamic vinegar and add seasoning. Stir until the sugar has dissolved and then mix in the mint and garlic. Lay the meat in a deep tray. Pour in half the marinade over the top of the meat and turn it over to coat it on both sides. Put the rest of the marinade to one side to use as dressing later. Then, cover with cling film and choose to leave it for 1 hour or alternatively overnight in the fridge. After, remove the lamb from the fridge, shake off any excess marinade back into the tray before inserting a skewer that goes from one corner to the opposite. Do this again with another skewer but in the opposite direction. You can either cook the lamb on a barbecue or a griddle pan and cook on a medium heat. Cook for between 15-20 minutes. Make sure to turn the lamb frequently until pink or cook for longer depending on your preference. Once you have finished, let the lamb rest for 10 minutes and remove the skewers. Serve with your choice of vegetables and pour over the rest of the marinade.
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Regent Centre supports Christchurch FlowerFest There was a fragrant air in Christchurch last month as the Christchurch FlowerFest 2018 took root in the historic town. Amongst the many floral displays to be enjoyed by locals and tourists alike was the Regent Centre’s tribute to a garden tea party which decorated the Mausoleum in the grounds of the Christchurch Priory.
The Regent’s display was created under the leadership of Front of House Assistant, Vicky Semple and her combined team of Regent Volunteers and Staff. Together they arranged the flowers around a table and chairs in the Mausoleum alcove with a teapot, milk jug and cups and saucers all holding posies to create the ultimate floral effect. The Regent mainly used gerbera, carnations, gypsophila and germini in its floral tribute with additional flowers and greenery.
The Regent Foyer also took up the tea party theme and it blossomed with floral displays at the theatre entrance and bouquets and posies on every table. For those who wanted to make it an afternoon to remember, the Regent served traditional cream teas during the FlowerFest every afternoon. All profits from the cream teas will be donated to FlowerFest’s chosen charity for 2018, Mind Dorset. Regent Centre Manager, Rupert Barrington, said “I really want to thank all the Regent Centre volunteers and staff who have worked so hard to make our display such a bloomin’ success. I am so proud of what they have achieved in supporting Christchurch FlowerFest 2018 and we all had a lot of fun working together as a team.” Regent Centre Volunteers in full bloom at the Mausoleum as they create their display
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It’s not too late to plant runner beans. My Grandfather always put them in on Whit Sunday, never before, probably because the plants don’t like frost. For the cost of a packet of seeds you’ll get a continuous crop of lovely fresh runners for a month or so, and they freeze really well. Push a bean into a small pot of multi purpose compost and keep it moist. Within a couple of weeks they should start to grow and when you have some sturdy plants with 2 or 3 pairs of leaves they can be planted out in the garden or in deep troughs. If you have a vegetable patch or enough room, construct a wigwam of tall canes (about 6-8 feet) or a
row of crossed canes or even netting for them to grow up. They could even be added to flower beds to give a bit of height as long as they have something to climb up. Next to each cane, dig a hole with a trowel—add some garden compost if you have some or even a layer of newspaper (to hold the moisture) and carefully transplant the bean plants without disturbing the roots too much. Water well and keep them moist in dry spells, especially when the flower buds appear and the pods are beginning to set. Happy harvesting - and don’t forget to leave some pods on the plants to dry out and provide you with a fresh new batch of seeds for next year!
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Stan The Man’s final race raises nearly £9,000 for local hospice A family from Poole have raised nearly £9,000 for Forest Holme Hospice at a recent Banger Racing event at Matchams near Ringwood. The Stanley family, who live on Alder Hills, organised the ‘Pete Stanley – One Last Time Retirement Meeting’ in May to celebrate the end of Dad Pete’s 45 years of racing. The brainchild of 23-year-old daughter, SammyJo, Pete only agreed to the event if they could use it to raise money for Forest Holme Hospice. Sammy-Jo, explains, “Dad isn’t one for enjoying any attention so his initial reaction to the idea of a retirement meeting was just as I expected. However, a couple of weeks later he said, ‘you know that retirement meeting, maybe we could do it but I want it to go to charity.’ Before he had a chance to change his mind, I set about organising a big old meeting full of crashes and handshakes to mark his retirement.” “Through blood, sweat, tears and constant phone calls”, Sammie Jo, continues, “I started to piece together an event which included all Pete’s wishes, from his favourite drivers, to his style of racing and then, of course, picking a charity very close to his heart.” Forest Holme Hospice in Poole provides end-of-life care and support to more than 1,000 people each year with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck. The hospice, which needs to raise £850,000 this year, was chosen by the Stanley family as they had provided care, support and counselling when Sammy-Jo’s Nan was ill and when Mum, Linda, had a cancer diagnosis. Sammy-Jo, recalls, “Forest Holme
hospice means a lot to me because it helped at a time when I felt alone and struggled to cope. Their kind staff were there every step of the way supporting me and my family.” Paul Tucker, Fundraising and Communications Manager at Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said, “Words can’t describe how grateful we are for this incredible donation which will help us to continue enhancing the quality of life for our patients and their families. Sammy-Jo has worked so hard to make this event happen and I’m sure her dad, Pete, is very proud of what she has achieved. Every little detail was thought of, from Forest Holme logos on all the rosettes to regular tannoy announcements at the event promoting the charity.” The all-day event, which attracted thousands of visitors, featured ten races with a total of 104 cars involved, including Pete’s very own ‘Stan The Man’ Jaguar XJ6 Series 3 built with Sammy-Jo. She said, “So for one last time, our workshop booming with laughter and full of people all keen to help, we built the final car my Dad himself will ever race. He’s done a great run, so I think he’s welcome to his retirement!”
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What’s On 2018… Poole Goes Vintage
Celebrate all things retro with a 1940’s-50’s theme at this feel-good festival the whole family will enjoy. Vintage music flowing all day as well as dancing, vintage car displays, a vintage market and more. When? 15th July Where? Poole Quay
Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival To commemorate the bravery of the martyrs’ struggle against poverty and authority, this annual festival features a wide range of music and speakers including stand up comedy, poetry and family entertainment. The entertainment kicks off on Friday with music being played throughout the afternoon and into the evening and the merriment doesn’t stop there. The full programme of events can be found on the festival website. Day wristbands for Adults and Children can be purchased on the day at the gate please visit the website for further details tolpuddlemartyrs.org.uk/festival. When? 20th - 22nd July Where? Tolpuddle
Taste of the South Festival Taste of the South Festival returns to Dorset for a second year this July and is set to showcase the region’s top talent, variety of food and drink, art, culture and artisan products. The two-day festival,
which will be held at Chapel Gate, Christchurch, over the weekend of July 21-22, celebrates all things local from across the entire South of England. Entertainment, live music, tastings and award-winning chef demonstrations, will ensure wide-ranging ‘great day out’ appeal for families, visitors and locals at the start of the summer holidays. Featuring an outdoor food park, an artisan alley, food themed activities and games and kids and much more! Tickets are FREE for all children under 12. Be quick to secure your ticket early on Eventbrite as advanced tickets are only £4! Tickets are £7 on the door. When? 21st July Where? Chapel Gate, Christchurch
Sorted in Dorset Join us for the first event in Hamworthy Park, where you will be able to enjoy the tastes of locally produced food and drink whilst listening to talented resident musicians. With plenty to keep the whole family entertained, including children’s activities, we’ve got you sorted for something to kick start the summer! Sorted in Dorset, an initiative set up by the team behind the fantastic Party in the Park, is bringing together the local communities of Bournemouth and Poole, showcasing the huge range of talent we have here on our doorstep. When? 21st - 22nd July Where? Hamworthy Park, Poole
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Wimborne History Festival
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To commemorate the centenary of the end of the First World War and to mark 100 years since woman gained the vote, the 2018 Wimborne History Festival will focus on these two periods of history. This year’s festival will be held in the centre of Wimborne Minster and will be free of charge. When? 21st - 22nd July Where? Wimborne
Organised by Bournemouth Thai Language and Culture School this year marks the Thai Summer Fair’s 13th anniversary. The fair will be held at King’s Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth. Throughout the afternoon, visitors can witness a display of Classical Thai dancing and musical performances, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), Fruits carving, traditional Thai massage and activities for children. On offer from the fair’s various stalls will be Thai toys, crafts, clothes and luxurious hand woven Thai silk. There will be plenty of Thai food available too. There is also a Prize draw for return flight to Thailand. When? 5th August Where? Kings Park, Bournemouth
Swanage Goes Safari – Carnival week With over 100 fun filled events over 8 days including the spectacular Safari themed carnival procession, massive firework displays, live music, children’s entertainment and much more, make sure you and your family take part and enjoy all the fun in the sun at this year’s Swanage Carnival. When? July 28th - August 4th 7am - 11pm Where? Swanage, Shore Road
Dorset Arts & Crafts Exhibition This is the Annual Summer Exhibition of the Dorset Arts and Crafts Association, which was formed over 100 years ago and is dedicated to the promotion of traditional and modern arts and crafts in the County of Dorset. The Association holds an exhibition each year, with fine art and photographic displays, hundreds of crafts exhibits, Have-A-Go sessions for children and numerous crafts stalls. When? 3rd - 8th August Where? Wareham
Bournemouth Air Festival The UK’s biggest air festival, 4-days of action and entertainment in the air, on land and at sea! Award-winning and internationally renowned, the Bournemouth Air Festival has entertained more than 8.5 million people since 2008. When the sun goes down, Night Air entertainment will light up the skies with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, live music and military performances. When? 30th August - 2nd September 10am - 10pm Where? Bournemouth Seafront
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Highcliffe Charity Players present
“JUST FOR LAUGHS”
ST MARK’S HALL, HIGHCLIFFE • 25th – 28th JULY
The award-winning Highcliffe Charity Players are back with their latest revue, JUST FOR LAUGHS - a highly entertaining evening of music, dance and comedy performed cabaret style over four nights at their ‘home’ base, St Mark’s Hall in Highcliffe. Audiences are invited to bring a picnic to enjoy in the supper interval and a bar will be open for drinks. As usual, profits will go to local charities. Charity Players’ regular forays into revue are legendary and this fast moving, laughterpacked show once again showcases HCP’s well-loved formula of presenting songs and dances from the shows alongside comic sketches that are just that little bit risqué! Says Director Pete Whitaker: “I hope we’ve put together a diverse and entertaining show that will keep you laughing and happily tapping your feet. Our song and dance numbers range from unforgettable favourites such as a catchy Motown medley (‘Reach Out’, ‘I’ll Be There’) and an ABBA tribute (Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia) to songs from the current musical film triumph The Greatest Showman. The sketches, too, are drawn both from familiar material to more risqué contemporary humour.”
HCP Chairman Georgina Smith adds: “We are delighted that our revues remain a firm favourite with our audiences. People really seem to enjoy watching our cabaret capers drink in hand, sharing a table with friends and having their picnic in the interval. And we are keeping our fingers crossed that our President, Guy Henry (of BBCtv’s Holby City) will find time in his busy schedule to get along to see our show.” Just For Laughs runs at St Mark’s Hall, Highcliffe, from 25th - 28th July at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12.50 from the Regent Centre Box Office on 01202 499199 or via the Regent Centre website: www.regentcentre.co.uk
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Rare monkeys arrive at Monkey World after rescue from Lebanon A new species was welcomed to Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre with the arrival of Benny & Nia, a pair of white-throated guenons. White-throated guenons are incredibly rare, native only to small regions of the rainforests in Benin and West Nigeria and do not exist anywhere outside of their native countries, other than Monkey World. The wild population has decreased by 50% over the last 30 years, due to hunting & deforestation and are listed as a species vulnerable to extinction. Dr Alison Cronin, director of Monkey World, travelled to Beirut to work with Animals Lebanon and the Lebanese authorities who confiscated the monkeys that had been smuggled into Lebanon via a passenger flight from Accra, Ghana into Beirut. Lebanese authorities have been cracking down on the illegal wildlife trade and joined CITES (Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species) in 2013. Despite Lebanon being a relatively new member state, it has already gone some way to protect endangered species smuggled into the country, with animal protection legislation drafted and police enforcing the treaty. Benny & Nia were seized at Beirut airport and handed over to Animals Lebanon to care for until arrangements could be made to move them to Monkey World for specialist care and rehabilitation. The black market trade in primates is a global problem that threatens many different species of monkey and ape. It is a brutal trade where adult animals are shot, and eaten as bushmeat, while youngsters are taken out of the tropical forests they come from often to be smuggled overseas for the illegal pet trade or entertainment industry. It is a bloody and cruel trade that is driving many endangered species to the brink of extinction. Dr Cronin said, “I am pleased that Monkey
World was able to assist the Lebanese government and Animals Lebanon to rescue and rehabilitate these incredibly rare monkeys. Monkey World exists to assist governments around the globe to stop the smuggling of primates from the wild. Lebanese authorities are putting a lot of effort into protecting endangered species, and organisations such as Monkey World and Animals Lebanon are here to support their efforts by caring for the refugees of the black market trade. As tragic as their story is, Benny & Nia are the lucky ones that have survived and made it to a safe home. Most die during the hunt or when they are torn away from their families and forest homes to be smuggled across the globe. We cannot give them their natural lives back again, but I am pleased to see that they are enjoying their new home and enclosure and their sad story will hopefully remind people about how important it is to protect endangered species and the habitats which they come from.� The guenons were flown back to Monkey World in Dorset, courtesy of Middle Eastern Airlines, under the care of Dr Cronin, and have been released into a new enclosure. The pair are young and following their harrowing ordeal need to gain weight and get physically fit again but all signs are good that Benny & Nia the white-throated guenons will make a full recovery.
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