The Barrington Magazine | Mar 2016 - May 2016

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EDITORIAL Barrington: Andy Bryant Pat Stirling

SNOWDROP TREE HERALDS FIRST SIGN OF SPRING Visit Knoll Gardens and take a friend for free WE TALK TO THE FCA CHAIRMAN Chris Allen talks about his aspirations and successes WHAT’S ON STAGE AT THE BARRINGTON A round up of gigs to look out for

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Hello everybody and welcome to this second edition of The Barrington Magazine. We were delighted with the feedback from our first issue and most of the copies disappeared like lightning!

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LUXURY COACH TRIPS

OLD FERNDOWN REMEMBERED We present a gallery of pictures from more than 30 years ago

I’d like to take this opportunity of thanking all our dedicated volunteers and fantastic staff members for working so hard over what was a busy Christmas and New Year period.

Being a charity we rely heavily on our volunteers and they give so much time in all aspects of the Theatre. If you, or anyone you know, would like to get involved in The Barrington in any way I would love to hear from you. As I write, we are planning to host an open day.

Alternatively, you can email admin@barringtoncentre.co.uk at any time, call 01202 894858, or just pop in and introduce yourself.

In this edition we are pleased to start a brand new and unique word quiz called kangaroo words; we have gig reviews from the recent Howie Casey and The Beach Boys Band shows and a gallery of Old Ferndown photos.

Look out for a special offer from Knoll Gardens, which is a delight in the spring - and find out what FCA Chairman Chris Allen told us about his time in office. Also see what’s curious and interesting about our new Duty Manager Nivek (that’s Kevin backwards!). He is passionate about all styles of music. We also feature Select Coaches with its range of luxury trips scheduled for 2016 - full details are available from The Barrington box office.

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I hope to see you around the SOFT PLAY Theatre soon.

Bring your little darlings to our free sessions and chat with other parents too Andy Bryant

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heralds first sign of spring Planted with thousands of grasses and flowering perennials, Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens is renowned for its naturalistic style. Constantly evolving, the garden also provides a living workshop for its award-winning nursery, showcasing its plants to glorious effect. As you stroll through the spectacular planting you can enjoy the garden simply as a place of rest and relaxation; or take a more active interest as you discover working examples of how Knoll’s owner, Neil Lucas, works with nature to create a beautiful year-round garden, a flourishing environment for his plants and a welcoming habitat for wildlife.

Whilst Knoll is renowned for ornamental grasses, the garden features an equally impressive, though less wellknown, collection of rare and unusual trees and shrubs.

This mini arboretum includes stunning Eucalyptus, as well as Willow Oak, Ginko Biloba and Silver Maple. Spring visitors should look out for the Southern Sassafras with its delicate scent and mass of velvety cream flowers. Also known as the Australian Snowdrop Tree this early springflowerer is not often seen in the UK but was once renowned for its alleged medicinal properties.

This year a full event programme includes a minimasterclass on preparing grasses for the spring, March 12; a specialist nurseries plant fair, April 23; a willow basket making workshop for beginners, May 28 and a celebration of National Volunteers’ Day on June 3, when all volunteers can visit the garden free-of-charge on showing proof of their volunteering status.

Knoll Gardens is at Hampreston, and the garden and nursery open from 10am – 4pm Tuesday to Saturday in March and then 10am – 5pm Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays. A free map details some of the gardens more exotic trees and you’ll find volunteer garden guides in the garden on Friday mornings to The Australian Snowdrop Tree, provide practical advice the Southern and information. For Sassafras is just one of directions, event details, many rare and and booking instructions unusual trees and shrubs to be go to www.knollgardens. found at Knoll co.uk or call the nursery Gardens. on 01202 873931.

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The Sunny Meadow was deliberately planted without any formal plan taking nature as its example. Seen here in August, the results are quite spectacular with an amazing amount of flower throughout the season.

We have been asked to point out that in our last edition we mistakenly included Knoll Gardens as part of the National Trust. We apologise to both parties.

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Terry Holbert

honoured as Community Champion The Barrington’s Terry Holbert Vice-President and member of the Terry displays her award outside General Management Committee The Barrington - is among East Dorset residents honoured this year for their work in the community. shop in Ferndown as Manager for eight Chairman of East Dorset District years until 2000.

Council, Councillor Steve Lugg, Terry has been a major part of presented the awards at a local Phoenix Musical Society since it ceremony in Furzehill. started 30 years ago and is currently Terry was presented with The their President. She is also the current Community Champion Award which Vice-President at the Barrington and she described as “an award for unsung will become President in September heroes”. She was nominated after years having been an active volunteer since of community service appreciated by the very beginnings as Vice-Chairman. many.

She is a director of Raffles Café which is She moved to the area in the midset up as the trading arm of Ferndown 1970s onto the Dare Estate where she Community Association, also an helped set up the residents’ association. active member of the Entertainments She was then nominated to join Committee and she dedicates endless the group which set up Ferndown hours to volunteer work within the Community Association and the Barrington and with Phoenix Musical Barrington in the early 80s which then Society on and off the stage. opened in 1986.

Councillor Lugg said: “I was very Terry went on to work at Haskins keen to have a civic event which before moving to the Dormy as the celebrated the people in our community resident florist for 13 years. She then who do so much for other residents of went to work at the Marie Curie charity East Dorset.”

Weekly market comes to Ferndown Centre

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erndown Chamber of Commerce has announced the arrival of Ferndown’s first weekly market in Penny’s Walk starting on Friday April 1 and every Friday thereafter from 9.00am 4.00pm. There will be produce, flowers, fashion, crafts, meat and gifts on sale and plenty of stalls to browse.

This is a project that the Chamber has been working on for the last 3-4 years with the aim of enhancing the town’s profile and attracting visitors from other areas as well as improving the shopping experience for its residents. In recent months, it has teamed up with Ferndown Town Council who have worked closely with the Chamber to make this huge opportunity a reality.

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As this will bring more visitors to the town, it is a great time for Ferndown to grab the chance with both hands to introduce new customers to it’s stores and businesses.

Spread the word, support your local shops, support your town… support your market!

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WE TAlk TO THE FCA CHAIRMAN Chairman Chris Allen gives us an insight into his time in office

Chris with his wife linda

Ferndown has become more of an active town and the Barrington is still developing as a centre offering a wide range of activities and shows serving the local community.

WHAT WAS YOUR GREATEST WISH ON BECOMING CHAIRMAN OF FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?

WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS ABOUT THE BARRINGTON CENTRE?

WHAT DO YOU LIKE BEST ABOUT RAFFLES CAFÉ?

It is set in a convenient location to serve the local community and offers reasonably priced coffees and catering.

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"A very professional looking magazine with interesting articles and insights into Ferndown as an area and how it has changed. For newcomers like me the local history side of it is very interesting as is information on places to visit and explore. So too is the programme of events for the centre although, apart from Tai Chi, we have yet to become regular participants." J.L, by email

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Nothing, I am really pleased with the progress I have achieved by moving the Centre towards a healthier balance sheet.

The greatest need was to bring the association into sustainability.

Running a charity has particular challenges and there is a lot of balancing to do.

I like the fact that the Barrington Centre offers a variety of events catering for the local community especially tribute bands, groups and clubs.

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WHAT WOULD YOU DO DIFFERENTLY IF YOU HAD YOUR TIME AGAIN AT THE BARRINGTON?

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN THE FERNDOWN AREA?

My wife Linda and myself have lived in the area almost 10 years.

WHAT CHANGES HAVE YOU SEEN IN FERNDOWN AND THE BARRINGTON OVER YOUR TIME IN THE AREA?

Ferndown has become more of an active town and the Barrington is still developing as a centre offering a wide range of activities and shows serving the local community.

WHAT WAS YOUR PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND WHAT WERE YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS WHILE WORKING?

My background was in the motor trade, working for Bristol Street Motors for 41 years and my greatest achievement was to become managing director of six Ford dealerships.

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WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR THREE GREATEST ACHIEVEMENTS AS CHAIRMAN AT THE BARRINGTON?

My three greatest achievements have to be bringing the Barrington Centre into a better financial position, welcoming the Town Council into the building and soon housing the Police.

WHAT ARE YOUR AMBITIONS FOR THE FUTURE OF FERNDOWN COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION?

Just that the Centre can carry on moving forward and supporting Andy the General Manager who has worked hard through my period of being Chairman and I would like this to carry on after I step down.

FAVOURITE GIG OF THE PAST TWELVE MONTHS?

There have been many but my favourites have to be Rod Stewart, Cliff Richard, Abba and Elvis tribute acts.

ONES TO WATCH FOR THE NEXT TWELVE?

I’d like to see these names return with many more popular groups appearing and for the Centre to carry on supporting local drama groups.

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FINALISTS THIS YEAR’S FINALISTS, FEATURED IN PICTURES ARE: Amy, Amanda and Rachel, Jenny Oag, Teen Ambition, Power Thief, Del Satterthwaite, Tanya Miller, DFYNE, Jenny Osborne, Lucy Jarvis, Melissa Barton, Josh Baldwin, Karl Vogt plus the winners of the March Sunday Club, not known as at the date of writing.

CONCEPT Live: Ferndown is in its third season and aims to provide a platform for musical talent, to encourage more live music across the Ferndown area, and to continue developing the Barrington Centre as the number one contemporary music hub in East Dorset, if you like as the ‘Bournemouth Fringe’. It is delivered by organiser Steve Lugg in close association with Andy Bryant, Manager of the Barrington Centre, and the Ferndown Community Association. The competition has been kindly supported since its inception in 2013, by local music legend Piano Man, Matt Black.

Each year, there are a series of auditions leading over six months or so to a reduced number of high quality finalists, competing to be the best in ‘Live: Ferndown’. This meshes with a year-round series of cultural and music events, including the Beer and Music Festival in May, and the summer ‘Big Gig’, which in 2016, is becoming Ferndown Culture Week, running from 10-16 July.

Ferndown Community Association aims to provide Ferndown and district with a physical, social and cultural platform for a dynamic, forward-looking and sociable community. It also believes that musicians ultimately should get paid for their work, and wishes to create a market to allow this aspiration.

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SUNDAY CLUBS

The Final is an altogether more glamourous and pressurised affair.

Guest of Honour this year is local MP Chris Chope OBE MP, and his wife Christo. This year’s Final takes place on Friday 8 April, starting at 7pm. Each artist sings/plays just one song, upon which they are judged by a Judging Panel. Whilst final deliberations are made, last year’s winner, Emma-Jane Toop will be performing. The prizes will be presented by Chairman of East Dorset District Council Steve Lugg and the corresponding prize sponsor.

Each competition runs from Autumn to Spring with monthly Sunday Club auditions being held, where artists can audition for the Final. Contestants get to perform in a bar atmosphere, with support and sound provided. Each Artist gets to play a set and is judged upon that set.

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JUDGES OUR JUDGING PANEL IS ONCE AGAIN LED BY MATT BLACK, LOCAL MUSIC LEGEND, FRIEND OF FERNDOWN AND PATRON OF THIS EVENT JOINING HIM FOR 2016 ARE: Helena Mace See more about International Singing Star Helena Mace at www.helenamace.com Conor Poulton Conor is Artistic Director at CCP Productions, an amateur production company based in Poole. You can find more on Facebook.

Brian Oliver Brian Oliver is Director of Basement Studios, Wimborne.

See more at www.basementwimborne.co.uk

We are delighted to be supported with prize packages: • Basement Studio of Wimborne for 1st • AM Studios of Longham for 2nd • Forest FM 3rd • with the Audience Favourite FCA prize of £150 cash in addition.

Paul (Timbrewulf) Hobbins TimbreWulf provides Mobile Audio Production services to local venues and artists, find him on Facebook.

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New Duty Manager Nivek Kerley talks to Andy Bryant Who are you and what do you like?

I am Nivek Kerley and what I like more than anything is music! Music and Gin & Tonic... but mostly music. I’ve been around music for most of my life, with my grandfather on my father’s side being a violinist and my uncle on my mother’s side being a guitarist of some renown in bands such as Sad Café, Chilliwack and Mike & The Mechanics.

I spent a lot of time around my grandparents as a small child and listened to a lot of Bing Crosby, Dean Martin and... ulp... Max Bygraves! At home I grew up on my parents’ record collection, so artists like Roy Wood, Electric Light Orchestra, Fleetwood Mac, Yes, Slade, The Eagles, 10cc, Supertramp, Thin Lizzy, Rainbow, Whitesnake, Stevie Wonder, Abba and...

Donny Osmond were staples of my early music tastes.

My first gig was a local band called JLC (Jealousy) who played classic rock covers, and two members of which are still friends of mine to this day, and my first gig proper was Peter Green & John Mayall at Bournemouth Pavilion in 2002.

My personal favourite artists are probably Johnny Cash, Stevie Nicks, The 1975, Sam Cooke, Ben E King, Journey, Styx, Foreigner, Rick Springfield, Robert Hart and Newman. I’m very proud to work with some amazing local bands too such as The Blues Machine, Eyre, Infinite Jest, Fish Out Of Water and Chris Rogers.

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Where do you come from?

I was born in Boscombe Hospital, and have grown up in and around Bournemouth. Having recently had my family tree studied, it turns out that my heritage (going back around 1000 years) is FrenchScottish and that somewhere in the mix my bloodline traces back to Jane Seymour (of Henry VIII recognition, and unfortunately not Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman)

About your name being Kevin backwards and why?

My name is Kevin backwards because my Dad is called Kevin and gave me his name backwards! I’m still not entirely sure why, but no one ever forgets it (which is both a blessing and a curse). Another contender for my name was Jorvik which is Norse for York. So I may have got off lightly...

How did you become aware of the Barrington?

Some years ago when Chas & Dave had split up I saw Chas Hodges advertised to play there. I never knew where it was and thus missed the gig, but since then began working as a care support worker with a young man who lives in Ferndown, and discovered the Barrington on our walks around town.

I wanted to run my second annual BFL Festival (a charity blues event that I initially started in aid of a local special school, but which now benefits Headway Dorset, the brain injury charity), because it was one of the first venues to reply to my requests and offer me no end of support and promotion in putting the event on. After that experience I was keen to do more...

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What is your role at the Barrington?

Currently I am a Duty Manager; although I have thus far enjoyed my time with the Barrington a great deal, and hope to expand my role in the future. The Barrington is a hidden gem, but I hope to be part of uncovering it for the wider community to discover!

The bands that I have brought to the venue so far have been full of unanimous praise and are all keen to return, and that has in turn led to other bands contacting me about playing the venue too.

What do you bring to the theatre?

I hope that I bring a few years’ worth of important contacts, a musical knowledge that I’ve been developing since I was a small child, a passion for live music, and the arts as a whole.

Upcoming gigs: Robert Hart will be performing a special acoustic gig, with some great local support, in aid of Headway Dorset on March 13.

One-time Van Halen frontman and American hit recording artist, Mitch Malloy, will kick off his European tour at The Barrington on Sept 9.

On August 7, I will be holding Barrington Beer & Blues, which will be an all-day event featuring eight blues and rock bands; all of them outstanding young artists. The headline act will be twice Young Artist Of The Year, Laurence Jones.

We shall also have artists such as John Coghlans’ Quo, Forever Kiss and A Foreigner’s Journey making appearances between September - October.

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Whatʼs On Stage

at the Barrington March

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Playing the unmistakable hits of the amazing Pink Floyd, you’ll wish you were here!

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Fri 11th

Local legend piano man Matt Black will be hosting a hilarious night which will have you falling out of your seats. He will be joined onstage by a few of his Friends.

£10

Sun 13th

Lead singer from Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, Robert Hart, is hosting a very special acoustic evening live onstage with support from a great line up.

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Rod Stewart. Paul Metcalfe is the UK’s leading tribute to the legend which is Rod Stewart. Supported by his live band you’ll be amazed how some guys have all the luck.

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Come and party like it’s 1963 with the Upbeat Beatles. Playing all the hits of possibly the greatest pop band ever. The word tribute doesn’t do this band justice, they are playing original instruments and will whisk you back in time with possibly one of the best nights you’ll ever have in Ferndown.

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great great Gran ) presents: Charles Dickens

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby

July 17th

The Voice finals. This regular talent contest has played out over the course of eight months with regular free to enter Sunday Club auditions. This year the standard is even higher than before. Hosted by Cllr Steve Lugg and friends you’ll be amazed at the level of talent within our town.

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Inspired by the RSC’s 8-hours of Nicholas Nickleby, Gerald’s version packs the plot into just 1 hour.

Travelling with Nicholas across the country we meet some of Charles Dickens’ greatest characters: Wackford Squeers, Smike, Vincent Crummles, Newman Noggs, Sir Mulberry Hawk and many others.

Nicholas Nickleby shows Charles Dickens off to his theatrical best. www.geralddickens.com

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Fri 15th

U2-2 are one of the best tributes to one of the biggest bands currently in the world. Playing all the hits from their massive repertoire.

£15

Sat 30th

Dire Streets, back by popular demand this tribute to the music of one of the most timeless bands ever.

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MAY Sun 1st

The second beer festival. After last year’s extremely successful Bacon and Beer Festival we will be celebrating a whole range of great local beers and a few from further afield.

With special beers from Greene King, Eight Arch Brewery from Wimborne, and Sixpenny Handley Brewery we will be looking to host around twenty barrels. With live music all day long and food on sale it’ll be a great way to spend your bank holiday Sunday. Doors open at 12 noon.

Sun 8th

Five Star Swing. If you like big band music then you’ll LOVE this. One of the best big bands in the South. Playing classics like “Come Fly With Me”, “In The Mood”, “Mr Bojangles”, “Sing Sing Sing”, “Chicago”, “Bad Bad Leroy Brown”, All Right Ok You Win”, “The Very Thought of You”, “Misty”, “The Lady is a Tramp”, “Something Stupid”.

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Fri 13th

The New Jersey Boys perform the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. A great family show who are riding high after a string of sell-out audiences.

£15

Fri 20th

From the Jam. With Bruce Foxton and Russell Hastings. Since the punk explosion during the summer of 1976 when, as a part of The Jam, Bruce Foxton’s thumping bass lines exploded onto London’s live music scene. The next year the anthemic “In the city” album and single were released to the record buying public and the shockwaves sent out by the music of The Jam lives on today. With support acts from local bands Power Thief and Eyre this is going to be one of the best nights this side of the O2.

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Sat 21st

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The Ringwood and Burley Band. Another visit of the extremely talented band. They are keen supports of the Theatre and are a great night out.

The Beach Boys Band Barrington Theatre, Ferndown Saturday 16 January

Review by Janine Pulford

What a dose of nostalgia it was to see the Beach Boys Band at the Barrington Theatre in Ferndown and what a superb tribute act they were, immortalizing the sound I remembered from my youth

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few wellpositioned palm trees and shortsleeved, stripey shirts put us in California and when mixed with “Fun, Fun, Fun,” The Beach Boys Band plunged everyone straight into the depths of iconic songs. Vocal harmonies were spot on and a little narrative between the songs gave some of the history of the music.

“Help Me Rhonda,” “Don't Worry Baby,” “I Can Hear Music,” “God Only Knows,” “California Girls,” “Surfin' USA,” were easy to join in with and when it came to “Barbara Ann,” the energetic and entertaining lead singer got men and women harmonising on the chorus lines.

Singing is one thing the Barrington audiences are good at, but getting bums off seats isn't so easy, yet The Beach

Boys Band managed it with some success. The dancers surfed through the songs and after “California Girls,” it was discovered that there was a California girl in the audience.

Classic Beach Boys’ covers “Johnny B Goode” (Chuck Berry) and 'Wipe Out' (The Surfaris) really rocked and the drumming on the latter was exceptional - I can still hear it now.

Hawaiian shirts made an appearance in the second half bringing with them “Good Vibrations” and another dose of “Fun, Fun, Fun” as one of the encores.

If you want a night of music to lift your spirits and get you dancing, you won't go far wrong with The Beach Boys Band.

Sat 28th

Elvis and the CC Riders. Garry Foley is one of the leading Elvis tribute artists in Europe.

Back from a sell-out tour of China and India this is a night not to miss. Supported by the CC Riders you’ll be whisked directly to Vegas for a night of “ultimate Elvis”.

doors open at 7.00pm - Gigs start at 7.30pm unless stated otherwise Full listings at www.barrington.co.uk

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Her chiropody business started at Cloud Nine in Victoria Road, Ferndown six years ago and now has a local, loyal client base (including a number of staff and visitors to the Barrington Centre). In April she will be leaving Cloud Nine and going fully mobile into the local community.

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Best foot forward with dEBBIE HAyNES

Debbie Haynes Chiropody is going mobile to provide a truly personal, professional treatment at a competitive price in the comfort of your own home

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number of regular clients found a firstfloor clinic difficult to access and there is a growing, ageing population requiring home visits.

Treatments offer a half hour full chiropody session which includes cutting (and thinning if necessary) of toenails,

removal of all callus (hard skin) and/or corns, sanding away any dry skin and creaming feet. Debbie also treats ingrown toenails and verrucas. She prides herself on “educating the patient in the cause of the problem, not just treating the symptom. This includes advice on footwear, footcare and off-the-shelf orthotics”.

Debbie says that the thing she most enjoys about her work is helping people remain mobile and pain free who are unable to reach their feet or who have a problem looking after them. “The most rewarding thing for me is when a client walks into my clinic with painful or unsightly feet and leaves

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happy saying that they’re “walking on air!”

Her chiropody business started at Cloud Nine in Victoria Road, Ferndown six years ago and now has a local, loyal client base (including a number of staff and visitors to the Barrington Centre). In April she will be leaving Cloud Nine and going fully mobile into the local community.

Following graduation from Southampton University, Debbie registered as an HCPC podiatrist/chiropodist and began working for the local NHS Trust where she gained valuable experience in treating a range of foot pathologies including people with chronic conditions such as

diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. “Although I thoroughly enjoyed my work in the NHS, I always knew I wanted to have my own practice. I wanted the client to look forward to a relaxing, personal service which in today’s ever frantic world is becoming increasingly hard to find”.

Debbie says she has an “eclectic mix” of clients but adds that the majority are of retirement age (with many in their 90s!); both men and women, who can no longer reach their feet and need regular, good quality treatment. “Most of my clients have been coming to me for years; you develop a relationship with that person. More often than not couples come together as they then get a reduction in the price”.

Debbie can be contacted on 07909 331063 and you can find client testimonials at www. debbiehayneschiropody. co.uk

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Affordable luxury trips for all The Barrington Centre has an exciting joint venture with leading Dorset coach operator Select Coaches and is able to offer a diverse selection of day tours from Wimborne, Ferndown and West Moors

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hese coach tours have proved so popular that the Barrington Centre now has tours that you can book directly for 2016 and beyond.

About the coach - it is a stateof-the-art Neoplan tri-axle coach with all the comforts you would expect from a five star airliner; especially a toilet and a galley serving a wonderful array of complimentary delights including Evian water, Scottish shortbreads, hot beverages, soup and luxury hand towels. The idea is to make the travelling as enjoyable as your destination. Staff are on hand to offer support and assistance throughout your tour.

The 2016 programme includes some wonderful destinations including river cruises, steam trains and day trips that include Hampton Court Palace Flower

Show, Brooklands Motor Museum, Brighton, Wells and Cheddar, Buckingham Palace and Stratford-upon-Avon. A special highlight will be a Fred Olsen mini-cruise at Balmoral in October. There are also perennial favourites like Clarks shopping village in November.

Many Select Coaches’ tours are fully inclusive and the 2016 programme starts from less than £10.00 for a trip to Salisbury Cathedral. Stretching further afield, a three night trip to Paris costs from £199.00 in March 2016.

Many tours, such as Bristol, Bath, Winchester, Exeter and Blenheim Palace come in at under £20.

Or why not try a visit to Monkey World?

The ever-popular Exbury Gardens will be back in May so book now to make sure of your place.

Owner of Select Coaches David Hale looks forward to welcoming you on board in 2016.

Ask today at The Barrington for the extensive new tour programme. David says, “We aim to make every trip a miniholiday. And do take a look at our passenger reviews at SelectCoaches.com!”

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Café Society

Inside the Barrington we are very proud of our café. Raffles is a great place to spend your lunchtime either sampling our home cooked range of daily specials or just a lighter bite from our sandwich range.

And we serve the best breakfast in town from Monday to Saturday 8:30am -3:30pm!

You’ll be really surprised at the great value for money we offer. Raffles is always open during our show intervals to serve coffee and tea and if you are feeling naughty a slice of cake or two - or a cheese scone.

With coffee prices starting from £1.50 and free WiFi we are sure we can offer a great stopoff before you shop in town. If you are already a member of the Theatre you’ll receive 10% off your coffee prices.

Since January we have been very pleased to have a community gallery on the walls of Raffles, showcasing some amazingly talented local artists and photographers. All the works are for sale and there is no commission taken from the sale, all the money goes directly to the artist.

Why not pop in and try our great coffee and see what you’re missing?

With this issue there is a questionnaire asking for your feedback on the café.

Please fill it in and return it to us for a chance to win a meal for two.

Ferndown U3A plans

open day at The Barrington Come and Join Us! U3A is always happy to welcome new members, so why not come along to our Open Day on Friday May 27 between 10.00am and 4.00pm, at The Barrington Centre in Ferndown. You will be made very welcome, be able to meet members and group leaders, ask any questions and see examples of work.

Ferndown U3A is a Charitable Trust which offers over 50 groups providing courses and activities for those who are no longer in full time employment. These take place in a variety of venues in and around the Ferndown area.

For a one-off, small annual fee, members can take part in a wide range of groups that include; Art, French, Cookery, Craft, Drama, Singing, History, German, Bridge, Board Games, Philosophy, Astronomy, Computing, Films, Dorset, Badminton, Discussion, Green Fingers, Chair Caning, Law, Keep Fit, Table Tennis, Walks, Skittles, Wild Life, Opera, Music, and many more.

More groups are always being added. Do you have a skill that you would like to share with our members? Join and you could be a group leader.

Once you have joined, you will never be bored or lonely. Just complete an Enrolment Form on line www.ferndownu3a.co.uk or pick up a brochure in the local library, choose the groups you would like to join and off you go. What could be easier?

Rooms with a venue

THE HAYES ROOM

Here is a handy reminder of the facilities The Barrington has to offer. The Centre has been providing community services for 30 years this year. There is also a reasonably priced café serving home-style food from 8.30am each day and special events can be catered for in style with our retained suppliers

THE HALL

has a daytime and a nighttime persona - the day sees sequence and line dancing, ballroom, conferences, soft play and craft fairs to name but a few. There is a maplesprung floor so you can be as heavy-footed as you like.

For music and drama, the room is fully functioning with sound and lighting (complete with resident technicians) and an advanced performance stage.

The Hall will seat 275 and accommodate 406 standing, so plenty of room for a crowd!

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THE BAR

has an association with Greene King and full pub facilities. It is open for shows and you can pre-order drinks for the show interval to save queuing. For an event, such as a coffee morning or a funeral breakfast, it will seat 30 to 40.

THE CONFERENCE ROOM

is ideal for clubs and has full projection facilities on to the back wall. Seating up to 64 people theatre-style it can also be set up with groups of tables for up to 44 - ideal for discussion groups or pubstyle quizzes.

is particularly useful as it can be divided into two. It is often used as a dressing room for live acts as it has facilities and mirrors to accommodate the intricacies of “getting ready”. As a theatre-style set-up, it can seat 30 to 40.

As a break-out room for the theatre or a special function it can double as a bar and buffet with a horseshoe-style flow to keep things moving in and out.

THE STUDIO

is the second room with a maple-sprung floor for dancing and can accommodate up to 50 people.

Even if you aren’t attending an event, RAFFLES CAFÉ can offer you some decent coffee and good value food.

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Looking forward to more events in 2016?

Absolutely!

Absolutely WI Ferndown prides itself on being one of the largest, most active and most prolific WIs in Dorset. Reformed under a modern format, Absolutely WI was started in October 2009 and has continued to blossom from there.

It is a Women’s Institute with a modern twist - a team of ladies who stand for friendship, self-development and a mutual sense of belonging; all of the things which are good about the traditional WI. But it’s not all “Jam and Jerusalem”.

Absolutely WI seeks to provide members with interesting and enlightening talks, fun outings and numerous activities; including walking groups, book clubs, shopping trips and dining events.

2015 was a great year for members. They not only enjoyed getting together at The Barrington Centre each month with friends and listening to fabulous speakers, but also had the opportunity to attend many lunches/ dinners at local restaurants, took part in skittles and quiz competitions and learnt many new crafts (some of which were made for donation to local charities) to name but a few.

In September they joined in the celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of the WI and ended off the year at their Christmas party singing and dancing to Abba songs played by Pzazz. There are more exciting things for members to look forward to during 2016 and new members will receive a warm welcome. Absolutely WI Ferndown meets again on Wednesday, March 30 in The Barrington Centre at 7.30pm.

For more information look on the website www.absolutelywi.co.uk email absolutelywi@googlemail.com or telephone 01202 861750.

Did you know about our

Cinema club?

Every Monday afternoon you can watch films completely free in our Conference Room at our Cinema Club. Doors open from 1:45pm and the film starts at 2:15pm - you can come along and see a whole range of films from the classics right up to recent releases.

Tea and coffee is available before the film starts and gives the opportunity to meet new people. During the school holidays we now show children’s and family films which are also free to enter. See our website for details. www.barringtoncentre.co.uk, call 01202 894858 or just drop in to find out more.

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Donations from local events are always welcome and we are always pleased to receive contributions from our members and visitors. These help ensure that we can put on our gigs and cover their costs.

FUNdRAISING

Not many people outside of the building are aware that The Barrington Theatre is actually run and funded by its own internal charity the Ferndown Community Association (FCA) The FCA was created to support the community and to govern and act as trustees on the management of the Barrington. Its sole aims are to ensure the Barrington provides a space for the community to meet and rent rooms. It also promotes a common effort to improve conditions of life for local inhabitants.

We are now looking at lots of ways of fundraising to help us invest more in the building’s fabric and update the areas which after 30 years of constant usage need a little TLC. We have been using the services of a trusted local company called Gary Davey Painters and Decorators (07876

244148) to make the rooms look tidier and fresher and it’s really making a difference to the feel of the building.

Of course, everything needs to be paid for and we are now looking at all ways of fundraising.

Since Andy Bryant the General Manager started at The Barrington he has been leading the initiative to do just this. Last year he took part in the Great Ferndown Firewalk and walked across hot coals for the theatre. This year he is planning several sponsored events - the first being jumping out of an airplane and then the gruelling 12 mile Tough Mudder assault course in September. All of the money being

Soft play “

COMMENTS ON OUR FIRST EDITION “I found [the magazine] very informative and as a newcomer to Ferndown I was pleasantly surprised by the contents and the variety of activities that go on. I couldn’t see anything that really needed improvement, perhaps just a bit more info about things like Oddfellows where it mentions that it holds tea parties about 4 times a year but doesn’t give actual dates for people to put in their diaries. Other than that I think it’s a great magazine.”

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“Within the Barrington Centre we are able to offer some useful services to the community,” says General Manager Andy Bryant. “With a little of the financial pressure being taken off in the last 18 months we can now offer free soft play sessions for tots. These are aimed at children 0-4 years of age - parents can bring their children into the main auditorium to play on the array of soft play equipment and bouncy castles.

Andy conceived this community project twelve months ago and through funding from Synergy Housing and EDDC the Barrington has been able to purchase all the equipment needed to fill the main hall.

The project has been a massive hit since first opening and on average there are around 20-30 children every session.

It originally opened for just the Friday morning 10am12pm but now due to demand

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raised is going directly towards the purchase of new chairs for the theatre. Andy has set himself a target of raising £20,000 and is encouraging everyone with an interest to join in.

He is also looking into options for sponsorship from local companies and hopes that by encouraging local engagement the big plans for updating the theatre will happen within a shorter time frame.

Donations from local events are always welcome and we are always pleased to receive contributions from our members and visitors. These help ensure that we can put on our gigs and cover their costs.

The building currently receives two grants from Ferndown Town Council and East Dorset District Council to help with everyday expenses but these do not actually cover the cost of the electricity bill!

We have to work a very slick business model to support the growing needs of the community whilst being open to the public for six days a week.

and the needs of the community there is also a Tuesday morning session 10am-12pm.

During the session, the Centre offers teas and coffees with enough seating for all the parents - this also offers a chance for a good natter and has started some great friendships.

“We have been extremely pleased with the way the soft play has developed and the feedback from parents has been brilliant. Since starting the project we have been lucky with the grant funding we have

been given and it has enabled us to grow the amount of equipment and maintain everything,” says Andy.

“We do leave a collection bucket in the room and if anyone wants to make a donation to help cover running costs then we are very grateful; people have been extremely generous. We have a recent addition of a new bouncy castle with a slide which we have been able to buy because of an extremely generous donation from Cllr Peter Ogglesby of Ferndown Central Ward,” he said.

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Howie Really Blows It!

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f all the people who have performed for us at the Barrington, few can be described as a ‘Legend in their own Lifetime’. In November though, we did play host to one.

Howie Casey’s first band was Howie Casey and the Seniors with Freddie Starr on lead vocals, they were the pioneer Liverpool band who first went to Germany and opened the gates for all the others who followed, cutting their musical teeth so to speak, in the rough and ready clubs in Hamburg, playing for five hours or more a day to some very demanding and demonstrative audiences! The most famous of these being, of course, The Beatles.

Since then Howie has played saxophone on stage with The Who, Chuck Berry, Wilson Pickett, Ringo Starr and Marc Bolan to name but a few. He has also performed on albums by Elkie Brooks, Cliff Richard, The Who and most notably on several by the master himself, Sir Paul McCartney, including the classic, “Band on the Run.” His reputation as a fine musician has led to him being held in the highest regard by his peers.

Being now in his seventies, Howie only plays those gigs he particularly wants to, or as he jokes, those that pay

particularly well! Fortunately for us one of those he really wanted to play was the event on the twenty-seventh of November at the Barrington.

Bringing in a huge band of eleven musicians, including a five piece brass section, Howie set the tone by calling the evening ‘Beatles with Wings’, and what a stompingly great evening it was!

With lead vocals by John Jones the band launched with enthusiasm into such classics as “Ob La Di Ob La Da,” “Got To Get You Into My Life,” and a superb rendition of “Live and Let Die,” which nearly blew the windows out! Later during “Penny Lane,” Tony Waller played the immortal piccolo trumpet solo to perfection. Actually, this very small instrument is apparently extremely difficult to play in tune but his performance was note perfect!

Howie married his wife Sheila in 1975. Sheila had previously been in the McKinley Sisters, a well known and highly regarded group from the 1960s, with her sister Jeanette. Sadly, Sheila passed away in December 2012 but Jeanette joined Howie onstage along with Bev and Vicky on backing vocals.

The ‘Liverpool Legend’ has lived in Bournemouth since 1979 and it was a huge pleasure to have him perform for us. A more down to earth man would be hard to find. Howie plays because he loves doing so.

Canapés, celebrations or sandwiches?

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Sorrels Caterers Limited is a local, family run business based in Wimborne. They offer a very friendly and flexible service, catering for all types of functions, be it canapés for a corporate reception, a finger buffet for a family celebration, BBQ parties or even a full wedding breakfast menu, nothing is either too small or too large.

At Sorrels they know how important good hospitality has become.

Working very closely with the team at the Barrington has meant that they are able to understand your requirements fully and provide exactly what you need for your event with individually designed menus to suit.

Be it a simple sandwich lunch, product launch or a conference dinner, they guarantee you a

tasty experience using freshly prepared quality ingredients. If you have an event in mind and would like some help with catering then why not speak with the team at the Barrington or contact Sorrels direct on 01202 882353 or by email: enquiries@ sorrelscaterers.co.uk to discuss some options.

“Perhaps one of the strangest evenings we’ve had was for a Rotary dinner some years ago with everything served back to front! So we started with coffee, mints and liqueurs and ended with starters and then a gin and tonic. Tad messy as you can imagine but not as much as our farmhouse wedding with the local farmyard residents forming a queue at the door for their share - ironically the groom’s surname was MacDonald.”

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.sorrelscaterers.co.uk

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Kangaroo words Why not join us?

These are called “kangaroo words” because you can hop across the letters and find a shorter word of the same meaning contained in each word. The letters must stay in the same order. How many can you spot? Answers below.

Utilise Allocate Manoeuvre Satisfied 5.

6.

7.

8.

8.

Sated, 5. Apt, 6. Lit, 7. Giant,

Implied.

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Apposite Illuminated Gigantic Implicated

10% off your coffee in Raffles Café 10% off your drink purchased in the Theatre Bar 10% off regular room hire 10% off theatre tickets Enrolment in the Theatre ticket lottery A quarterly copy of The Barrington Magazine listing events and activities with local news.

You will also be entitled to join the 100+ club. This is just £12 for twelve monthly draws, each with a chance to win a £50 jackpot. The draw takes place at The Barrington Centre on the last Friday every month.

1. Use, 2. Allot, 3. Move, 4.

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Joining the Barrington is quick and easy - just pop in and visit the main office. We’ll give you a simple form, take your details and put you on our members’ list.

You don’t have to be local; people come from a range of postcodes and many come from a distance to enjoy our facilities.

But, of course, the Barrington is open to all so drop in and see us whenever you like whether or not you decide to join.

A single annual membership is just £10 and double is £15. Prices have been held for 2016.

There are a number of benefits to being a Friend of the Barrington, which you can access by showing your membership card. These include:

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Watch out for more offers in 2016!