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The Christchurch Directory Edition 69

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney at Dorset Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397

Email: info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for June 2012 edition: 25th May 2012 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.

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Hello Christchurch, Mudeford & Highcliffe!

Well we needed some rain but I think we got more than we bargained for! I’d like a little sunshine again now. I think you will agree.

You can take advantage of 50% off in May at the Oceanarium (see page 12) or would you like to get out and about for free… then perhaps a spot of “treasure hunting” is more up your street! (See pages 26 & 27 for details.)

The Regent Centre is celebrating the launch of their new digital cinema system (see page 20).

I am also looking for local people’s celebrations so that we can all wish you Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary or drool over the photo of your new baby. See page 18 for the data on this. It will be a new feature in our next issue and could be a great way to wish someone a Happy Day! Also if you have a group or club you would like everyone to know more about please email your data to us. There may be many people who would love to know about you or can give some help. If you have done something good or really worth while I can also promote that for you too. We all like to hear good news! If you have any suggestions or ideas for these pages then please let me know.

In the meantime do keep our advertisers busy.

They like that. Many are very happy with all the calls they get from you. The Christchurch Directory is definitely a great way to link local people and trades people together.

There are tickets to see Alan Price up for grabs in the prize wordsearch this month!

Wishing you a great month of May...and may the sun shine! Best Wishes,

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Local lass zooms in with Zumba “I am a local Christchurch girl, having attended Twynham School. My desire to perform started young, and I enjoyed many years at both Spotlight school of dance and Swish of the Curtain drama school. I continued this enthusiasm to a professional capacity; training at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York where I had a fantastic 4 years experience.”, says Kelli Maybank.

“After returning home, I have had the privilege to go back to Swish, where I now teach acting to younger students. I balance my teaching with other acting and singing work, including theatre credits and commercials. I have just returned home from Cheltenham after playing ‘Jack’ in ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ over the Christmas period.

“My love of performing has never waned, and so with the encouragement of Sharon

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Rogers of Funky Fitness I pursued my newest venture and became a qualified Zumba instructor. I see this as a fantastic way of keeping fit and having fun.

“It’s distinctive and deserves the recent popularity and attention it has received in the fitness world; it’s an exhilarating, effective, easy to follow, Latin – inspired, calorie burning dance fitness party that’s moving millions of people towards joy and health. I have not only converted to doing it myself, but thrive in performing and teaching it in my new weekly classes.

After a successful charity launch in aid of the Amelia-Grace Rainbow Fund, I have officially launched Zumba classes in the Christchurch, Southbourne and Pokesdown area. All classes are just £3.00 which reflects my emphasis on making this fun and effective workout affordable for everyone.”

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Council hand keys to Mudeford Wood Community Centre over Christchurch councillors have handed over the keys to Mudeford Wood Community Centre to members of the community.

The facility will now be managed by Mudeford Wood Community Trust, an independent notfor-profit organisation.

The transfer comes following a consultation held by the Council at the end of 2009 about the future of the Community Centre. Members of the local community presented a petition asking that the facility be retained and a ‘Friends of Mudeford Wood’ organisation was formed.

After a series of negotiations, in September 2011 the Council agreed to transfer the management of the building to the Trust and also agreed to grants of £28,000 to carry out essential repairs to the outside courts, £22,000 to carry out maintenance works to the Centre, first year employee costs of £40,000 and a first year revenue grant of £20,000 reduced to £18,000 for future years and reviewed after five years.

Cllr Ray Nottage, Leader of Christchurch Council, said: “Over the long term this transfer will be making savings for the Christchurch council tax payers. I wish the Trust well and look forward to seeing how they develop the Centre.”

Cllr Lesley Dedman, ward councillor, added: “I’m really supportive of what the trustees are doing and wish them all success for the future.

I do hope the community will support them and get involved.”

Dawn Brookes, chairman of the Trust, said: “After more than two years of hard work the community has finally taken over the Community Centre. We hope it remains a hub for the community and we are able to grow it.

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are in control we can start applying for grants. ”We’re very grateful to the Friends of Mudeford Wood – more than 200 of them – who have contributed so much since we started this process.”

Fellow trustee Liz Sabey added: “Without the support of the Council and the start-up grants, along with the help of our sponsors, we wouldn’t have been able to get going.”

The Trust has a Board of nine volunteer trustees but is in need of someone with financial skills, perhaps a retired accountant, to join the Board. Anyone interested in taking up the challenge can contact the Mudeford Wood office on 01425 272084 or email Dawn Brookes at dawn.brookes1@ntlworld.com.

To celebrate taking over the management of the Centre, a Fun Day was held on Saturday 28 April with a whole range of activities, including a bouncy castle, face painting, treasure hunt, bake off competition, many stalls and displays by the Centre’s user groups.

Further information is available at: www.mudefordwoodcommunitycentre.co.uk

Keys handed over: (from left) Cllr Lesley Dedman, Cllr Ray Nottage, trustees Liz Sabey, Dawn Brookes and Claire Brooks, and volunteers Colin Timms and Vicky Fuller

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Meet your aquatic neighbours for half the price during May With the London Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee just around the corner, 2012 is very much the year for celebrating all things British and all our country has to offer. As such, there has never been a better time for discovering great days out found right on your doorstop and for the whole of May the Oceanarium, the Bournemouth Aquarium, winner of Bournemouth Tourism’s Tourist Attraction of the Year 2012, is offering local residents the opportunity to do so for half price!

Ideally located beside Bournemouth’s beautiful beach, Britain’s number one beach as recently voted by Trip Advisor, the Oceanarium not only provides a fun experience for visitors of all ages, it is educational and offers surprises galore!

• Did you know that the Oceanarium is home to almost 1500 creatures and 300 different species?

• Did you know that the Oceanarium is celebrating the 1st Birthday of ‘Otter Oasis’ - a naturally themed habitat home to Roxy and Stan, two cute but cheeky oriental small clawed otters, launched in May 2011.

• Did you know that the Oceanarium is home to the world’s first virtual Interactive Dive Cage allowing visitors to discover more about great white sharks and a blue whale without getting wet?

• Did you know that the Oceanarium is owned by Spanish leisure operator, Parques Reunidos, which at present encompasses over 60 theme and water parks, zoos, aquariums and cable car experiences across the world, including UK attractions, Blackpool Zoo and Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria.

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• Did you know that the Oceanarium raised over £4,000 for conservation charities during 2011.

Oceanarium Marketing and PR Manager Sara Kirchel said; 'We believe that there are many local people who possibly haven’t ever visited the Oceanarium and don't realise how much we have on offer - and we are right on their doorstep! Every now and again we receive visitor feedback from local residents who say; 'I don’t know why I never visited before,' and that during their visit we have exceeded their expectations. So, through the month of May, we are offering half price entry to all BH postcode residents to come and enjoy all the Oceanarium has to 'sea' and do. With all-day tickets, visitors can stroll around the waters of the world, relax and refuel in the contemporary Offshore Cafe, and then watch any of the nine daily feeding demonstrations to sea, learn and explore even more about the award winning aquarium's fascinating residents.'

The Oceanarium is open seven days a week, from 10am. Call 01202 311993 or go online to www.oceanarium.co.uk for additional information.

Immerse yourself for less this May

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Storage Problems?

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Most people would agree that they always need more storage space than they have, but cannot do anything about it. However, sometimes the storage space is available, but because of the way a room is furnished, it is easy to lose this valuable space.

Free standing wardrobes can waste a lot of storage area, as well as creating a dust trap on the top, and who really wants to spend time vacuuming the top of a wardrobe!!

Because fitted furniture incorporates every inch of space into useful storage, you don’t lose any valuable storage areas and you don’t have any open tops to collect dust.

It doesn’t matter how small or awkward the space is. At Custom World, your furniture is completely custom made, which means our Designer will work with you to create your unique storage solution which will fit perfectly in your room.

You can complement your fitted wardrobes with bedside units and chests of drawers all made to whatever size you require and you can choose from a wide variety of designs and colours.

Your furniture will be manufactured by our team of skilled joiners and fitted by our professional team of in-house fitters.

So if you are fed up with wasted space, telephone us on 01202 896816 to arrange for one of our Designers to visit you for a free, no-obligation appointment. You can discuss ideas and get a quote without any pressure.

Many of our satisfied customers tell us they had not considered fitted furniture before because they thought it would be too expensive. They are surprised at the amount of storage you can get at a very affordable price – we are sure you will be too!

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We’re Walking in the Cloud...

The Cloud Hotel, owned and run by Avril Owton MBE, is a small country house hotel that enjoys superb views of the open forest from its perfect location at the edge of Brockenhurst.

The charming Encore Restaurant specialises in traditional English food.

A stay at The Cloud Hotel will give you the opportunity to relax, unwind and enjoy yourself.

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Morning coffee & afternoon teas served daily in our lounges, conservatory or secluded garden

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All 4 Seasons Landscaping 01425 277692 or 07886 622449 Grass Cutting • Hedge Trimming Fencing • Turfing • Patios Garden Clearance • Pressure Cleaning CALL FOR A FREE ESTIMATE

For all your garden needs…

Please call Mr R Russell 19 Amberwood Gardens, Highcliffe, BH23 5RT

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OLIVER CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean, professional, tidy and reliable chimney sweeps. Offering a wide range of services. Members of the Guild of Master Sweeps.

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BIRTHDAY, WEDDING, ANNIVERSARY OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF CELEBRATION? Don’t keep it to yourself.

Announce it in The Christchurch Directory and let the celebration grow!

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Weddings Engagements Anniversaries Births Retirements “Milestones” You name it we’ll announce it in the brand new, upcoming Announcements Page!

Please send your data by email to: info@thechristchurchdirectory.co.uk

Include a photograph if desired.

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Are Your Friends and Family Making You Fat? Do you find it very hard to say no to the cream cake, glass of wine or extra helping of your favourite that you’re offered by a well-meaning friend or family member?

Getting healthy through diet and exercise creates welcome changes in your life. But your friends and family can be oblivious, jealous, and uncomfortable with this.

Perhaps: they feel guilty at not working like you to lose weight or they’ve never had a weight problem and so don’t understand or they just miss the old you.

Try the following: Just say “No

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thanks” and leave it at that, you don’t need to explain yourself. Or take the food and leave it on the plate. Look for patterns in your food diary, then develop ways of dealing with the problem areas.

Be a grown up, remember that what you put in your mouth is your responsibility. Best of all talk to them and tell them why your diet is important to you and ask for their help.

Find a supportive environment, you can see a great example at Women's Workout just call 01202 488482 to find out more.

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DIGITAL CINEMA ARRIVES IN CHRISTCHURCH The Future of Cinema is assured at the Regent It will be out with the old and in with the new as The Regent Centre in Christchurch comes well and truly into the 21st Century, as 35mm celluloid film is replaced by state of the art Digital Cinema. The Regent’s General Manager, Eliot Walker is celebrating the future of Cinema in Christchurch in a special photo (opposite) in front of the Regent with a reel of the old 35mm Celluloid and a new Digital Drive.

The future of cinema in Christchurch is assured. Speaking on the night of the Premiere of Digital Cinema in Christchurch on Monday 23 April, the Regent’s General Manager, Eliot Walker, said, “This has to be one of our proudest moments here at the Regent. It is the culmination of four years hard work to ensure the future of cinema at the Regent Centre. I would also like to thank all of our patrons who rallied round with donations totalling £8500, which helped to bring this project to fruition. The total investment in the new Digital Cinema system, which includes a new Silver Screen and new Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound, totals over £120,000 made up from public donations, industry grants and Regent Centre Funds. In the end, perhaps the most difficult moment was manhandling the new 133kg Digital Projector up to the projection box, high up on the roof of the Regent. My Technical staff and volunteers are still recovering but it has all been worthwhile and we have a full house for our first Digital film at the Regent, The Artist.”

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There is a certain delicious irony attached to all this that could only happen at the movies. As state of the art digital projection arrives at the Regent, the first film to be seen on the new equipment, The Artist (PG), will be in black & white and is a silent film, albeit with a musical soundtrack. However, it is an absolute classic that can only be enhanced by being shown on the new screen with the digital projector.

The Regent opened its doors to the public on Boxing Day 1931 and up until about 1951, the cinema ran with highly flammable nitrate film, which explains why the projection box is isolated high on the Regent’s roof.

From 1951 – 2012 the film shown at the Regent was 35mm celluloid. This has now been replaced by digital film that will arrive on a computer hard drive which will be downloaded on to the digital projector for screening at the Regent.

Digital film is now a world wide industry standard. All of the major chains like Odeon, Cineworld and Empire have changed over to it and soon 35mm celluloid will become a thing of the past for new film releases. Indeed, industry insiders are predicting that by the middle of 2013, that most of the major film Distributors will only be providing Digital versions of their latest blockbusters.

However, for the traditionalists, the Regent’s 35mm projector is being mothballed and kept on site for the time being.

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Cinema makes a vital contribution to the success of the Regent, attracting over 100,000 people through its doors annually, so the upgrading of the film projector is an essential investment in the future of the Centre for the Borough.

Digital Cinema will also enable the Regent to continue with its live satellite broadcasts to the big screen from the Metropolitan Opera in New York, National Theatre in London and Bolshoi Ballet in Moscow. Indeed the digital projector will allow the Regent to expand its programme with additional world class satellite broadcasts from other international arts organisations.

The Regent’s General Manager, Eliot Walker, in front of the building with an old 35mm Celluloid reel and a new Digital Drive

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WHAT’S ON AT THE REGENT?

The Hunger Games 16th - 21st May 2012 Set in a future where the Capitol selects a boy and girl from the twelve districts to fight to the death on live television, Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her younger sister's place for the latest match.

Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson and Liam Hemsworth

The Baddest Blues Band Friday 18 May 7.30pm £10 all seats The Baddest Blues Band make their debut performance at the Regent centre on Friday 18th May. An exhilarating and thoroughly modern mix of blues and contemporary influences; combining a sense of history with their own great originals and a sprinkling of classic songs by the likes of Ray Charles, Nina Simone and Willie Dixon. This earthy all-star band is guaranteed to get you rocking!

The six-piece line-up creates a distinct and individual sound, featuring the expressive, sassy vocals of Zoe Schwarz, virtuoso guitarist Rob Koral, the animated and charismatic harmonica player Si Genaro and wailing Hammond-organ grinder extraordinaire Pete Whittaker, all propelled by the achingly rocking rhythm section with Rodney Teague on bass and the legendary drummer Paul Robinson.

The individual musicians CVs include Nina Simone, Diana Ross, Rod Stewart, Bill Bruford, Lulu, Judie Tzuke, Mose Allison, Toyah, Lisa Stansfield, Paul McCartney, The Art Of Noise, Pet Shop Boys, Jan Hammer, and many more.

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Tel: 01202 499 199 Elizabeth, however, casts fate to the wind when she rejects an offer of marriage from the unctuous cleric, Mr Collins. Instead, she sets her heart on the dashing but arrogant Mr Darcy. Complicating matters is Mr Bingley's beautiful and vivacious sister, who has also taken a shine to Mr Darcy and his stately home, Pemberley. Can their mutual pride and prejudice be put to one side long enough for Elizabeth and Mr Darcy to follow their true destiny? This elegant and stylish production is full of debs delights, desperate spinsters, embarrassing relations and cads, not to mention plenty of bustles and bonnets and pride and prejudice!

Pride & Prejudice by Regent Rep Thurs 24 – Sat 26 May 7.30pm Matinee Sat 2.30pm Regent Rep follow up their success with 'Allo, 'Allo with this sparkling production of Jane Austen's classic comedy of manners, Pride & Prejudice. Set in the early part of the 19th Century, the socially ambitious Mrs Bennet is busy orchestrating the matrimonial future of three of her five daughters.

Society dictates that women measure success or failure in life by how well they marry. The Bennets are from a respectable, lower middle class background but Jane is already betrothed to the wealthy Mr Bingley, whilst Lydia has secured the hand of a former army officer, Mr Wickham.

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Finding Hidden Treasure in Dorset If you have never heard of “geocaching” before and you like walking, or you have children that you would like to get out of the house and get some fresh air, then this is definitely something you will like.

What’s more is it is free! All you need is a GPS device which you can buy from Argos, Amazon or local outdoor equipment stockists for example, or you maybe able to use your phone for which you can get an App. You then go online to www.geocaching.com where it is free to register. There are literally thousands of walks that people have added and they are in practically every area you can think of across the country (and even abroad!).

Now, this is not just an ordinary walk… there is treasure to find! Well actually it is a box of trinkets into which people have put all sorts of little things. It could be a large ‘cache’ (meaning hiding place especially of hidden goods, treasure) or a tiny something to find. The idea of the walk is to find the treasure. It is ideal for children who would otherwise severely object to even the thought of walking!

Hayden, our son always responds with a

Building up the energy to set forth!

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Some spectacular views along the coast big “Yeah!” when I say we are all going out to do a geocache. He doesn’t even look at me if I say I want to go out for a walk! There are two types of geocache… one that just gives you the coordinates to get somewhere and you follow that until you find it. At the end of the ‘hunt’ you are given a clue to find the treasure. The second type is good for younger children as it gives lots of clues and there are lots of questions as you go along. This is called a multi cache. We like those the best.

Every ten minutes or so there is a question about where you are. You need to answer the question to get the coordinates to be able to carry on. At the finale you get a clue to find a hidden box or similar object, often containing a little book to write your name in or a comment and then you can exchange a little trinket for something you want to leave behind.

All great fun! Free and it gets us out of the house, enjoying the English country side, seaside, forest, in fact anywhere and everywhere.

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did three geocaches starting at Durlston Country Park. A lovely cup of coffee and a piece of cake overlooking the fantastic British coastline set us off on the right foot. It was absolutely gorgeous, blue sky, blue sea and perfect temperature. I really enjoyed the whole day. What is funny, is seeing adults getting very competitive about finding the ‘cache’ first! There was a buzz of excitement as each of us rummaged through the undergrowth to find the treasure. At the last cache, after walking for over an hour, my sister and I decided to sit and take in the amazing view and let the others ‘fight for their supremacy’. We sat on a very comfortable rock and relaxed. After 10 minutes or so watching our friends busy hunting I was sitting on it all the time! or old, fit or not so fit. You can even create your own for others to follow, once you get the hang of it. Why not do one yourself and send me some photos for us to print in the magazine for you? I would love to hear how you get on.

Happy Hunting!

Best Wishes, Debbie Corney It has got to be here… somewhere??? around, Sue laughed and said it would be funny if we were sitting on the cache. She casually put her hand down, into a small crevice in the rock and pulled out the box!

We couldn’t believe it, it was very funny… though I am not sure all of the others thought it was as funny as we did…

You can see some photos of our day. I highly recommend geocaching. It is definitely something you should try young

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