The Barrington Magazine | Jun – Aug 2016

MAGAZINE | JUN 2016 - AUG 2016

FERNDOWN AT ITS BEST THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE BARRINGTON CENTRE Our new Duty Managers - meet the twins!

Steve Lugg reflects on his time with EDDC

Building a better Barrington

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THE BARRINGTON MAGAZINE SUMMER EDITION

Hello everybody and a special welcome to this new exciting edition of the Barrington Magazine.

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Again, I’d like to thank all the volunteers who work tirelessly to help the Theatre put on all the great shows and events and give their time so generously. Without them the Theatre would not be able to develop and grow at the speed it is.

FERNDOWN LIVE RESULTS

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BUILDING THE FUTURE

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In a slight change to the previous editions of this magazine we are now showing more listings in the What’s on Stage section. These are just the highlights of the bigger shows we are hosting ourselves. There are so many other events and shows throughout the year, you’ll need to check out our website for full listings. It’s where you can now buy your tickets.

In this edition we have several interesting things to read. There is a feature on the building developments and how we are improving the fabric of this great building. Cllr Steve Lugg has very kindly written an article on his time in office as the Chairman of EDDC, and you can meet the new Duty Managers, twins, Tom and Sam.

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THE TWINS

KNOLL GARDENS

CONTENTS JUNE 2016 - AUGUST 2016

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REFLECTING ON TIMES PAST AND PRESENT Steve Lugg shares his thoughts about his time in office at EDDC

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ALL ABOARD WITH SELECT COACHES! Get on board for some of the best outings around

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ROOMS WITH A VENUE Learn about what the Barrington Centre has to offer

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EDITORIAL Barrington: Andy Bryant Pat Stirling

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We reserve the right to edit submitted manuscripts for length, appropriateness, style and reader interest. Photographs submitted to us will be returned if you supply your details.

WHAT’S ON AND WHAT’S COMING UP The gigs and shows we have on offer plus a review CHECK THIS OUT! The importance of soundchecking and the equipment REGULAR EVENTS Dates for your diary

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On behalf of our Chairman Chris Allen I’d like to remind all members that there is his Chairman’s Barn Dance with the Old Pull and Push, on 17th June - a mere £5 including canapés and also we have our regular AGM on 29 September. We will be having the fantastic Ringwood and Burley Band playing after the formalities and there will be canapés and a welcome drink.

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AN EXCITING FUTURE

Inside the Barrington you’ll be amazed at the size of the building, it’s a bit like the Tardis! Its many rooms and community spaces are all used now on average 70-80% of the time making the centre one of the busiest in Dorset

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onsidering the building was constructed back in the 1980s it has stood the test of time and constant usage very well but if you look closely you’ll see there are a few improvements which need to happen. We know about them and have a full plan of action and capital investment to update everything as soon as we can.

We have, however, already over the last two years spent quite a considerable amount of money on improvements and physical changes around the Centre. The biggest of these was the construction of our new acoustic wall along the entire back wall and ceiling of the stage. The work entailed construction of an internal separate wall made of acoustic dense material and insulation to prevent sound being

transferred from the stage into the car park and the flats beyond. The project was a big challenge and through working closely with EDDC we jointly covered the cost of £23.5 thousand. It was only through a 50/50 funding agreement that we were able to get the project completed. Without it we would have been in real danger of having our PRS music licence revoked meaning that we would not be able to have bands on stage. Since its completion we have been very pleased with results and we have reduced our Db levels being transmitted into the car park to a fraction of what they were before.

There are also some very obvious changes to the building itself - the first of these was the introduction of Ferndown Town Council into what were the Hampreston and Stapehill rooms. These rooms were under-utilised and sat empty almost 70% of the time. The Town Council struck an agreement to take on the rooms as a long term let last April and since then they have been very pleased with the amount of access the community now has to its council. They were originally at KGV Field and as such most residents never went to see them unless

they drove. Being centralised in town has benefited not only the community but has turned the Centre into a true community hub.

Due to the success of this introduction we are now extremely pleased to announce the introduction of the Police into what were store rooms 1 and 2. We hope to see them moving in within the next few months and this will really make Ferndown a safer place for all.

Both of these introductions have happened without any real major issues or problems to any of our regular groups once they were used to having an alternative new room.

If you look up at the ceiling in most of the rooms you’ll notice that we are slowly going around the building replacing the very old light fittings with modern low energy LED light boxes which use a fraction of the energy and will help us reduce our carbon footprint. With our current energy rating being a ‘G’ on the building we are striving to improve at every turn.

We hope you’ll notice over the next few months things looking better and ready for an exciting future.

REFLECTIONS on the Year Past and Forward

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ike the Ferndown Community Association, Councillor Steve Lugg has had a good year as Chairman of East Dorset District Council. Brilliantly supported by fellow councillor and wife Cathy, he has looked to work closely with our young people across our Upper Schools, support our most vulnerable, get people involved who have previously not had contact with the council, and improve links between business and schools. As well as being the ‘First Citizen’ of East Dorset, and

leading meetings, Steve has raised £4k for the local homeless and the CEIL project at FUS, getting young people into their first jobs, through the John Thornton Young Achiever’s Foundation. Steve continues to be a Ferndown town councillor and trustee of the Ferndown Community Association.

Steve and Cathy are also foster carers for Bournemouth Borough Council. Following him as chairman is Councillor David Shortell of West Moors, who has agreed to continue supporting the CEIL project at FUS.

STEVE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT YEAR.

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He will only support any Unitary where residents have had the opportunity of a Referendum saying, “To change the system of governance without a Referendum would amount to dictatorship.”

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He does not believe that continuous economic growth is possible. “One only has to look at our gridlocked roads to realise, that growth and large-scale housebuilding could only be possible with massive infrastructure investment. Residents have had enough.”

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He is hopeful to see a change of direction at EDDC. He said, “We need strong and visionary leadership, coherent policy not led by finance (because salami-slicing budgets has never achieved success in any business), and more respectful partnerships with our town and parish councils.” He would also like to see meaningful consultation, saying, “Placing an obscure page on the Dorset For You website does not constitute a community conversation.”

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Steve intends to publish an alternative manifesto showing the changes he would like to see, to benefit residents. “It has been interesting to see West Dorset residents speak clearly that they didn’t like the Cabinet system. In my view it has failed to deliver also here in East Dorset.”

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THE BARRINGTON MAGAZINE | ISSUE THREE Rachel Heathcote at Knoll Gardens

Sensational summer events at

Knoll Gardens As the weather warms up there are a host of outdoor activities to look forward to at Wimborne’s Knoll Gardens this summer.

Local wildlife enthusiasts can enjoy free admission to the gardens on 11 June. Knoll works closely with the Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) to make the garden wildlife friendly and has designated 11 June as DWT Members’ Day when all DWT members can visit freeof-charge. Garden admission will also be free for anyone joining Dorset Wildlife Trust on the day.

A local potter and garden sculptor with an international reputation can be found at Knoll on 18 June. Jonathan Garratt brings his expertise and his humour to a talk on container gardening with a twist from 11am – 12.30pm. Jonathan’s work has featured at the V&A, the Scottish Gallery, the Chelsea Fringe and London’s Garden Museum and this will be rare opportunity to find out more about his unique take on garden sculpture and buy one of his stunning pots.

Three specialist events feature in Knoll’s July programme.

A plant medicine walk and workshop brings medical herbalist Rachel Heathcote back to Knoll following two sell-out events last year. Following a gentle walk to discover what’s in Knoll’s natural medicine chest you will prepare your own herbal medicines and receive samples to take home. The Plant Medicine Walk and Workshop takes place on 2 July, from 10.30am – 1pm.

Later that month there’s a fern day with specialist grower Country Garden Plant Sales on 23 July from 10am – 2pm, and

Knoll Gardens Events 2016 3 JUNE: We Value Volunteers 10am – 4pm, FREE garden admission to anyone showing proof of volunteering status in celebration of National Volunteers Week. No prebooking required.

11 JUNE: Dorset Wildlife Trust Members’ Day Celebrate National Gardening Week with us and discover how Knoll welcomes wildlife and provides year-round beauty.

10am – 4pm, FREE garden admission to DWT members or anyone joining on the day. Please show your DWT membership card on arrival.

No pre-booking required.

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11am – 12.30pm, £10. Book online or at nursery.

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2 JULY: Plant medicine walk and workshop with Rachel Heathcote A gentle walk revealing the secrets of Knoll’s natural medicine chest followed by a workshop on herbs you can use to treat common ailments. Harvest and prepare your own herbal medicines and take home some samples.

10.30am – 1pm, £35. Book on 07968 169064 or at heathcoteherbs@gmail.com 23 JULY: Fern Day with specialist wholesaler, Country Garden Plant Sales All you ever wanted to know about ferns plus the chance to buy direct from a local wholesale specialist.

10am – 2pm, FREE. No prebooking required (normal admission for garden entrance).

30 JULY: Beautiful butterflies guided walk with Keith Powrie Locate and identify the many butterflies to be found in the gardens at Knoll.

11am – 12.30pm, FREE but booking essential as limited numbers. Book online or at the nursery.

a guided butterfly walk from 11am – 12.30pm on 30 July.

Two family events take place in August. You can help DWT volunteers identify the wildlife found in Knoll Gardens on 2 August from 10am – 3pm. No experience is required and families are welcome. Herbalist Rachel Heathcote then returns to Knoll on 13 August for a children’s workshop. Running from 10.30am – 12 noon there’ll be an opportunity to enjoy some herbal art as well as make simple and safe lotions and potions.

Knoll Gardens and its award-winning nursery opens Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm. Planted with thousands of grasses and flowering perennials the gardens are also home to an impressive collection of rare and unusual trees and shrubs. You can enjoy Knoll simply as a place of rest and relaxation, or dig a little deeper and discover a working example of a beautiful year-round garden, providing a flourishing environment for plants and a welcoming habitat for wildlife.

For more information and details of Knoll’s full event programme go to www.knollgardens.co.uk or call 01202 873931.

2 AUGUST: The Great Heath Garden Survey Help DWT’s volunteers identify the wildlife they find in the garden. No experience necessary.

10am – 3pm, Normal garden admission divided between KGF & DWT. No pre-booking required.

13 AUGUST: Wild about herbs – children’s workshop with Rachel Heathcote A great way for children (6 12) to get outdoors, connect with nature and learn about the amazing herbs around them in a fun and creative way. Includes garden trail, herbal art and simple and safe lotions and potions with samples to take home.

10.30am – 12 noon £10 (inc one adult). Book on 07968 169064 or at heathcoteherbs@gmail.com.

3 SEPTEMBER: Herbal medicine for health and vitality – with Rachel Heathcote Explore herbal medicine for vitality and wellbeing.

Manage stress levels, optimise energy, boost immunity and improve sleep.

10.30am – 1pm, £35. Book on 07968 169064 or at heathcoteherbs@gmail.com.

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15 SEPTEMBER: Ornamental Grass Masterclass with Neil Lucas All you need to know about grasses and how to use them in a garden setting, covering everything from maintenance to designing with grasses.

2pm – 4.30pm, £35. Book online or at the nursery.

22 SEPTEMBER: Professional Grass Masterclass with Neil Lucas Nationally recognised for our ‘special subject’, this class is reserved for Garden designers and other trade professionals.

2pm – 4.30pm, £40. Book online or at the nursery.

6 OCTOBER: Ornamental Grass Masterclass with Neil Lucas All you need to know about grasses and how to use them in a garden setting, covering everything from maintenance to designing with grasses.

2pm – 4.30pm, £35. Book online or at the nursery.

8 OCTOBER: Workshop – Hedgerow basket weaving with Tracy Standish Discover how to use hedgerow and garden materials and learn different weaving techniques to create your own unique frame basket to take home.

10am – 4pm, £50. Limited numbers - book online or at nursery.

13 OCTOBER: Professional Grass Masterclass with Neil Lucas All you need to know about grasses and how to use them in a garden setting. This class is reserved for Garden designers and other trade professionals.

2pm – 4.30pm, £40. Book online or at the nursery.

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All aboard on Select Coaches!

Select Coaches’ summer, autumn and winter programme is now on sale. Spectacular destinations include the English Riviera of Torquay and Brixham, perhaps London for some posh shopping at Harrods or a visit to the Imperial War Museum.

The summer programme features some fabulous venues including Buckingham Palace, a firm favourite.

Autumn sees us return to the beautiful Roman city of Bath and our stunning tour of the New Forest includes a sumptuous carvery lunch at a local pub. Enjoy some factory-outlet Christmas shopping at Clarks Village in Street - always popular with a convenient departure mid-November and you can enjoy savings of up to 75% off high street prices.

Both Winchester and Bath Christmas Markets get us in the mood for the festive season and our much loved Turkey and Tinsel tour returns. Here’s just a small sample of some of Select Coaches’ tours.

Friday 22 JULY WAREHAM RIVER CRUISE Thursday 28 JULY CAMBRIDGE Thursday 4 AUGUST WELLS & CHEDDAR Tuesday 23 AUGUST STRATFORD UPON AVON & SCENIC COTSWOLDS Thursday 25 AUGUST BRISTOL Our Away program has proved popular following our Paris trip in March. Our forthcoming Blackpool Illuminations 3-night break includes a drive through the Cotswolds and ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country. Of course a tea dance at the Tower Ballroom is sure to be a sell-out and with prices from £259.00 you won’t find a better deal. So don’t delay, book today!

Select Coaches goes cruising in October too. Just dip your toe in the water with Fred Olsen Cruise Lines’ two night cruise to Honfleur in France. Cabin prices start from as little as £189.00.

Our 2017 program will be released at least six months in advance and some tours 12 months prior to departure due to the ever increasing popularity.

Many of the Select Coaches departures book up to 12 months ahead so if you have not yet experienced our day and away programme now is your chance. David and the crew look forward to welcoming you onboard soon. Passengers vote Select Coaches the UK’s number one coach operator. Why not find out why? Take a look at the Barrington Centre or go online to www.barringtoncentre.co.uk. or www. selectcoaches.com.

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Careers guidance from our professional Careers Advisers can make a real difference to planning your future or finding a new career or job. We offer FREE 1:1 appointments and group workshops.

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What our clients say about us: “Thanks to your advice I am in the middle of doing a really good computer course to improve my skills and today I have been offered a dream job.” Poole National Careers Service Client “I found the National Careers Service appointment extremely helpful. It was very informative and helped me to see that I had options and this motivated me as a result.”

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YES, YOU ARE SEEING DOUBLE our new duty managers are twins Tom & Sam Pringle!

WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT DO YOU LIKE?

Sam: I like going to the gym, and playing the drums! In my spare time I play football. I’m also passionate about my drumming, and would say John Bonham and Keith Moon are two of my biggest inspirations. It was Led Zeppelin who got me into music, especially the drumming, however I have quite a wide variety of tastes. My favourite gig would either be seeing The Who or Biffy Clyro.

WHERE DO YOU COME FROM? Sam: We both came from Bournemouth, but our family originated from Scotland.

TELL US SOMETHING INTERESTING ABOUT LIFE AS A TWIN? Sam: You’ve always got someone there for you. We also play in a band together, and you can check it out at the Barrington at Blues & Brews in August.

Tom: It’s great as I’m the bigger and older twin, so there’s always someone there I can beat up!

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MY FAVOURITE GIG WOULD EITHER BE SEEING THE WHO OR BIFFY CLYRO

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Tom: I like working out, and playing guitar on stage to flex my muscles!

Sam and I have been in a band together for over 5 years now, with our cousin Bailey. Originally we were called Details Below, but recently the band changed its line up and we changed our name to Eyre to reflect this. My favourite band are The Who, although my inspiration as a guitarist is Jimmy Page. The best live gigs I’ve been to would have to be The Who, and probably Biffy Clyro! I’ve also recently discovered Kris Barras, who’s a great guitarist.

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HOW DID YOU BECOME AWARE OF THE BARRINGTON? Tom: I first became aware of the Barrington about 10 years ago, at my sister’s dance showcase. Since then we have come back with our band Eyre to play and became more involved from there.

Sam: As Tom said, we first visited the Barrington to see our little sister in a dance show, and it seemed like quite an old venue. When we came back to play at BFL Festival in 2015 it felt like a different place, and we were both interested in coming back and doing more.

WHAT IS YOUR ROLE AT THE BARRINGTON? Sam: We are both duty managers, although we are looking to get more involved and bring more of our friends and local artists here too.

Tom: I’m a duty manager too, but I am familiar with the sound and light desks here, as I’ve used the same model at college, so I hope to be able to help with them someday soon.

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Rooms with a venue 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 night-time persona - the day sees sequence and line dancing, ballroom, conferences, soft play and craft fairs to name but a few. There is a maple sprung floor so you can be as heavyfooted 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!

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 pub-style quizzes.

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THE HAYES ROOM 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 CAFE can offer you some decent coffee and good value food.

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Whatʼs On Stage

AT THE BARRINGTON June 2016 3 June Frees Co – A Tribute to Free & Bad Company 5 June Mick Ralph’s Blues Band & John Verity plus Support 17 June The Old Pull & Push at The Chairman’s Ball 8 July Never 42 – A Tribute to Level 42 22 July Marty Wilde & The Wildecats 29 July Ben Poole plus Infinite Jest & Thomas Heppell

August 2016 7 August Barrington Blues & Brews featuring Laurence Jones, Alex McKown, The Rainbreakers, Kris Barras, The Blues Machine, EYRE, Infinite Jest & Bradshaw Blues Consortium 12 August Johnny Warman’s Total Who Show – A Tribute to the Music of The Who 13 August Elvis ’56 – A Tribute to the early years of Elvis Presley

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19 August Howie Casey – Beatles With Wings

20 August Diamond Blue – A Tribute to Neil Diamond

November 2016 4 November Jimmy Jermain & The Knights Shadows – A Tribute to Cliff Richard

26 August Foo 5ighters – A Tribute to Foo Fighters

5 November John Coghlan’s Quo + Support

September 2016

11 November The Visitors – A Tribute to ABBA

2 September A Foreigners Journey & Fluke 9 September Mitch Malloy – Van Halen’s Lost Boy + Voodoo Vegas & Support 10 September The Amazing Buddy Elvis - A Tribute to Buddy Holly & Elvis Presley 25 September Stevie Nimmo Band + Support 30 September Will McNicol + Luke Selby

October 2016 1 October Judie Tzuke 14 October The Three Degrees

25 November The Beach Boys Band UK 26 November BFL III – Blues Festival

December 2016 9 December The Producers 17 December The Original Jukebox Heroes – featuring members of Sweet, Slade, Glitter Band, Bay City Rollers, Paper Lace, Micky Finns’ T.Rex, The Tremeloes & Sad Café

All shows start at 7:30pm unless stated. Doors open half an hour before. For full listings for all our events and to purchase online tickets please visit our web site. www.barringtoncentre.co.uk.

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An Acoustic Evening WITH ROBERT HART AND INFINITE JEST The evening started with a special acoustic set by local band Infinite Jest. The band’s ages range from just 16 to 19 years old, but they displayed a maturity beyond their years.

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ead vocalist Imi Churcher has a rich soulful voice, giving the songs a unique vibe in their acoustic setting, and she commanded the stage and captivated the audience.

Their set showcased their own songwriting, as well as covers of Cage The Elephant’s, Back Against The Wall, Weezer’s, Say It Ain’t So, and a tribute to the recently departed David Bowie by way of Oh You Pretty Things. The guitar interplay between Joe Curtis (lead) and Matthew Bradshaw (rhythm), and tight backing vocals from Matthew and drummer (tonight astride a cajon!) Sam Roberts, showed a young band with a bright future and huge potential.

The main event was a very special semi-acoustic set from former Bad Company and current Manfred Mann’s Earth Band vocalist Robert Hart. Taking to the stage alone, armed with just an acoustic guitar, Robert began his set by debuting a brand new tune called Naked, before launching into the hits, in stripped back form. He was joined gradually by guitarist Simon Wood, and the first of two special guests, Mick Rogers of Manfred Mann’s Earth Band, who then took us through some classic Manfred Mann, with full audience participation, on Doo Wah Diddy!

Gradually the band filled up, with bassist Pat Davey, drummer Olly Richmond-Jones, a female backing vocalist and then another special guest in the form of A1’s Mark Read on keys and vocals. We were treated to hits such as Blinded By The Light, Davy’s On The Road Again, Wishing Well, Shooting Star, Feel Like Makin’ Love, Can’t Get Enough and All Right Now, as well as Robert’s biggest solo hit, Angel.

Robert and his band were all consummate showmen, and they bought their stadium filling attitude to the stage at the Barrington on this night. Just two days later, Robert and Mick would be playing sold out stadiums in Germany!

The sound, courtesy of Ross Mulhare, was excellent throughout, and the building was filled by a capacity audience for a cabaret setting, allowing the audience to sit and enjoy the acoustic selection and then get up and dance once the band built to their full electric set to close the show!

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JIU JITSU

accessible for everyone

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essex Jitsu Club is a not for profit martial arts club teaching children from 4 years old to adults every Monday night from 6:15pm in the Barrington Centre. Jitsu is a martial art based on the traditional styles of Jiu Jitsu that originated and developed in medieval Japan.

The core of our style comprises of a system of throws, joint locks and strikes, based on the principle of using an aggressor’s energy to their own disadvantage. Jitsu can be used by men, women and children to counter aggressive situations ranging from unwanted harassment to armed physical assault.

The club competes nationally twice a year, attends regional courses, provides social outings and has the opportunity every 3 years to compete and train internationally. The picture was recently taken at the Randori Nationals where Wessex Jitsu Club secured 3 Golds, 2 Silvers, 4 Bronzes and 4 Special Awards from only 9 participants.

The club’s aim is to provide a martial arts club

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that is accessible for everyone and to provide a safe atmosphere developing confidence, respect and physical skills whilst including families through the social atmosphere provided by the club. Jitsu provides multiple benefits such as physical fitness, mental focus and behavioural changes combined with great value for money. Our current charges are £3 for juniors (under 18yrs) and £5 for adults per session, excluding a one off licence payment of £15 for juniors and £25 for adults.

Not sure if it’s for you still?

Your first session is FREE. For more information about joining us please telephone 07925127075 or email wessexjitsuclub@live.com

The Barrington was extremely plea sed to receive a very generous donation from the Ferndown Phoenix Musical Society after the ir very successful show recently of Sweet Charity and their ever popular and fun 70’s disco. The che que was presented to Andy Bryant by the Club’s Chairman Mrs Terry Holbert, seen in the pho to.

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LIVE

Amie Knight is this year’s winner of Live: Ferndown The 19-year-old country singer/guitarist couldn’t fail with her original song ‘Two Guys,’ which was judged to have a real feel-good factor.

The final held at the Barrington Theatre on 8 April was a sell-out for the second year running and featured 13 acts diverse in age and genre.

Run by Cllr Steve Lugg in association with the Ferndown Community Association, host Chrissyferkin delivered the show, watched by an excited audience, including Christchurch MP

Chris Chope OBE and his wife Christo.

Piano man Matt Black led the judging panel of Conor Poulton, Brian Oliver, Helena Mace and Paul ‘Timbrewulf’ Hobbins.

From rock to swing, opera acapella to country, the evening had it all.

Last year’s winner Emma-Jane Toop performed a showcase whilst the judges deliberated. Following this, Matt Black on piano and Helena Mace on vocals wowed the audience as the evening reached its climax.

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mie was visibly surprised and moved to tears when the result was announced, but showed her class and style as she repeated her winning song.

Steve commented, “This year, everyone performed at their very best, and should be proud of their performances.

“Next year will see real ‘Ferndown Voice’ Stu Nicholson join the judging panel. Stu lives a mile from the Barrington, and is lead singer of Galahad.

“With 21 albums, over 100,000 sales and 31 years gigging, Galahad are something of a force!

“We will continue to innovate, support and showcase the best of local live music, with the aim of being the number one contemporary music hub in East Dorset.”

The Live: Ferndown final comes together following monthly Sunday Clubs. Entrants are whittled down to an evening of ‘sudden-death’, where artists sing/play just one track judged by an panel of experts.

Sponsors this year were Forest FM of Verwood, AM Studios of Longman and Basement Studios of Wimborne (winner’s prize).

RESULTS: WINNER: Amie Knight RUNNERS UP: DFYNE 3RD: Power Thief

A retiring collection was taken for JTYAF and PASHA – Cllr Steven Lugg’s two chosen charities as chairman of East Dorset District Council (2015/16).

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DFYNE

The Judges

Power Thief

AUDIENCE CHOICE: Power Thief

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STEPPING IT UP WITH MERRIEFIELD Let’s talk about footwear. Wearing the right shoes can make all the difference to how you feel and how you move. For advice, Merriefield Clinic is based in Penny’s Walk, right next door to The Barrington Centre Until the Industrial Revolution, shoes were made by local shoemakers and were tailored to fit each customer. Nowadays footwear is mass produced all over the world using different lasts and many shoe manufacturers omit half-sizes in order to reduce costs. There are however three important things to look for when buying shoes:

MATERIAL

The feet contain 250,000 sweat glands – more per square centimetre than any other part of the body.

Always buy shoes made of natural fibres, such as leather or cotton, as these materials allow your feet to breathe. Leather moulds to your feet, whereas stiff plastic shoes can irritate your joints, causing inflammation and other complications. Some materials, such as Gortex, have been treated with chemicals which allow your feet to breathe.

A word about trainers: trainers have a high percentage of synthetic materials. This increases moisture and can contribute to Athlete’s Foot and ingrown toe-nails, especially if the nails have not been cut correctly. Therefore, limit the time spent in trainers and ensure that they are completely dried out before wearing them again.

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STABILITY

Does the shoe keep the foot positioned correctly whilst walking or running? The heel height should be low with a broad base. High heels, if frequently worn, can cause lower back pain and shortening of the calf muscles and Achilles Tendon.

The toe box should also have sufficient height and be rounded, rather than pointed, to avoid the toes being squashed from the top or the sides. The shoes should also always fit properly and not be ‘sloppy’.

Ideally, shoes should have a fastening to ensure they stay correctly positioned around the foot, and you should always wear the right shoes for the right occasion.

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SHOCK ABSORPTION

Does the shoe provide sufficient cushioning? Did you know that ground reaction forces during walking reach 1.5 times body weight and when running, approximately three times body weight?

To make matters worse, most surfaces we walk on are hard, such as concrete or tarmac.

OTHER TIPS WHEN BUYING SHOES Always buy your shoes in the afternoon as often throughout the day the arch flattens and the foot increases in length. There should be a thumb’s width after the longest toe at the end of the shoe.

SOCKS

Buy cotton or wool socks. Check the toe seams for casting-off knots which may rub and cause injuries to toes. Ensure that the socks are not too tight around the leg which can cause problems with circulation and swelling.

Merriefield Podiatry Clinic can provide advice for all your footwear concerns. We now stock Strive sandals which incorporate an anatomical footbed to support the foot for best function. We also stock a range of socks including soft tops suitable for Diabetics. Telephone us on 01202 855872 or just pop in for a chat to see how we can help you.

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CHECK THIS OUT! I’m sure we have all heard the old joke: How many sound technicians does it take to do a gig, answer: One Two, One Two! Those words will be familiar to anyone who has ever witnessed a band’s sound check in a theatre or club but I wonder if anyone has ever wondered just how much work goes into such a performance.

Firstly, the stage layout plan must be obtained from the band; generally a process akin to getting blood out of a stone; musicians are not noted for their love of paperwork! Having finally obtained this vital document the ‘Techies’ now have an idea of where all the bands instruments will be on stage, making microphone placement, power requirements and speaker positioning relatively straightforward. If the sound system is being hired this will need to be loaded in from the truck.

So far, so good. Now, when the band finally arrives, most often in dribs and drabs, all their own instruments must be linked to the sound control desk, usually situated at the back of the hall; and yes, before you ask, we do know what all the knobs and switches do! This apparently simple task often results in frustrating hums, buzzes and hisses, sometimes requiring great skill on the part of the technician to trace and remedy the cause.

At this point we will have supplied, probably mains cables and possibly even guitar leads to the band, lent them screwdrivers and other tools to fix their gear and generally pandered to the multiple requirements of these poor, unfortunate, individuals, for whom preparation is an alien concept!

As well as the sound the audience hears, the stage sound for the musicians must be sorted out. Since, on stage it is very difficult for the musicians to hear the others or even, sometimes, themselves, small, but usually heavy, speakers dotted around the stage distribute the sound of the various players so that each may hear the others. This quite separate system is called the ‘Foldback’ or ‘Monitor’ system. At this point it must be considered that each player will

Getting about

require his own precise mix and quality of sounds in his individual monitor so the unfortunate operator must contend with not only getting the sound right for the front of house audience but with obtaining precisely the right mix for maybe six or more, individual musicians. An ability to decipher the meaning of words such as ‘fat’, ‘lumpy’, ‘boxy’, ‘bright’, or any number of other inappropriate adjectives used by musicians to describe what is wrong with the monitor sound being a distinct advantage!

This is before we even get to the ‘Front of House’ sound where each and every instrument and voice is expected to be heard in perfect balance and in CD quality, often requiring all the operator’s experience and skill to achieve, bearing in mind that more than half the sound you hear is actually coming from the room rather than the sound system as it reverberates off the walls, ceiling and furnishings! Every venue has a quite different sound. Moving a sound system from venue to venue can be equated to setting-up your HI-FI system first in the sitting room then the bathroom followed by the greenhouse and expecting it to sound perfect everywhere! Trust me, it won’t!

The way a band plays can also seriously affect the overall sound; generally the better the band the better the sound will be. Unfortunately, the sound desk is not equipped with a ‘Talent Boost’ button!

All in all then, a thankless task you might think; not so! Ok, maybe for any number of reasons the sound might not be as perfect as one might like but when everything works as it should the effect can be absolutely magical!

Just remember this, if the lighting man makes a mistake usually nobody will even notice, but woe betide the sound technician; if he makes even one small error all heads will be turned toward him in silent protest. Such is the soundman’s lot!

COMING SOON - the ultimate tribute

with Nivek Kerley TO THE MUSIC OF NEIL DIAMOND Barrington Duty Manager Nivek talks about local transport

I have been relying on public transport since I was eleven (just a few years ago now...!), and recently have had to better acquaint myself with the public transport in and around Ferndown.

There are really only two bus services I can rely on between Bournemouth and Ferndown, and they are the 4C which is operated by Transdev Yellow Buses and the 13 run

by Wilts & Dorset/MoreBus. I find the 13 the better option, as the bus seems to run on a more direct route and runs later on evenings and weekends, whereas the 4C is sporadic on Sundays and doesn’t run later than 20.44 in the evenings.

There’s really not an awful lot to be said for the journey, I find listening to my iPod and pretending I’m somewhere else is the best way of passing the time although an added bonus, for those with smart phones or tablets, is that the Number 13 tends to come with free WiFi on board!

The 4C continues on to West Moors, something I have never had the need to do, and the 13 goes through to Wimborne, stopping right in the town square. Inbound, both return to Bournemouth, however the last 4C of the evening returns to the depot on Castle Lane, which is something worth noting, if you don’t want to end up in the completely opposite direction of where you hoped you were going!

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The 2016 production of Diamond Blue sees Neil Diamond tribute artist Tom Armstrong taking to the stage with a full band and backing vocals.

Each established in their own right, members of the band have been performing for a number of years and when not working on the Diamond Blue project they can be found working together for private functions, parties and the like, playing material that covers a

DIAMOND BLUE

is made up of Tom Armstrong - vocals Bob Pearse - bass guitar Roy Watson - lead guitar Roger Masterson - keyboard

diverse musical spectrum.

Tom says “This production is the realisation of a dream that dates back to 2004 when it was decided a show could be produced that would bring all the feel of a Neil Diamond live arena performance to theatre stages.”

“Our aim is to bring a knockout show with excellent live musicians and vocals working together to create “A Beautiful Noise”

Tom continued “We are also happy to have “Shifting Sands” an excellent female vocal duo supporting us on this show.”

The show will be supporting the Julia’s House Children’s Hospice charity which is dedicated to helping life-limited children and their families across Dorset and Wiltshire.

The Diamond Blue show presents a superb array of songs written and / or performed by Neil Diamond, all of which are delivered in a way that creates an amazing likeness to the vocal delivery of Neil Diamond himself.

So sit back and enjoy such favourites as Sweet Caroline, It’s A Beautiful Noise, I’m A Believer, Love On The Rocks, plus a few songs that are right up to date, from the current Neil Diamond world tour.

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Call us at Ferndown Florist on 01202 873271

e provide beautiful, fresh flowers for any occasion. It starts with our florists holding 38 years’ experience in floristry, with our senior florist Suzanne, who has taught and demonstrated floristry for 28 years, and we are always learning new things to keep styles modern and contemporary. We are a family run business and work very well with each other offering great customer service. Our friendly florists are always on hand to offer advice and guidance when needed.

Secondly, our flowers are delivered daily direct from Holland, Columbia and South Africa. By only ordering top grade flowers we can ensure all of our arrangements have the highest quality that our customers deserve, right down to using the best flower food and floral foam.

Thirdly, we offer flowers for all occasions from gifts, weddings, funerals, and corporate work. Having previously made a Formula 1 racing car, a welsh dragon, dart board and decorated cars, large boats and a synagogue with flowers, these are just a few examples of our bespoke work.

Along with our floristry, our company are award winning window designers.

Taking pride in the window displays that we do around the area."

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us!

Many thanks to all of you who returned our recent questionnaire about Raffles. The winners of the draw were Mr + Mrs Welbourne, chosen at random

by General Manager Andy Bryant.

Everyone knows that The Barrington has a cafe, with 41% visiting us at least weekly and several of you coming daily.

Only nine people said that they don’t use the cafe at all.

Your favourite meal of the day is lunch (36%) followed closely by dinner (31%) and a quarter of you voted for snacks and cakes. Unfortunately at the moment we can only cater dinner for special events, but who knows what the future might bring?

Favourite coffees got a range of votes - Americano, cappuccino and latte being the most popular. Decaffeinated or tea also raised some requests.

If you are not visiting us, 23% of you go to Costa and others to Wetherspoon’s or The Orange Teapot.

We were surprised that 69% of you

said that you didn’t know about our Sunday afternoon teas. These are a treat not to be missed!

Buffets got a resounding “yes” with 80% of you saying you like them so we’ll work on the occasional spread, but don’t forget we can always do a buffet if you book an event. Just over 59% were not aware that we could do this.

Top of the favourites for style of cooking was home style, also 80%, followed by Plain English with just over 59% and European with 33%. Then 25% of you like a vegetarian option, with 19% favouring organic produce.

Special dietary requirements were varied and we have taken note of them.

Your favourite dish by a long way was a good old English roast with just over 31% of you giving it a mention.

Other popular choices were cottage pie, curry and fish pie or fish and chips.

More exotic choices included sole bonne femme, duck in orange sauce, beef stroganoff and a luxury rib-eye steak.

Our question about the name brought a mixed response with 28% specifically saying don’t change it and 9% wanting to go back to Penny’s. A further 28% expressed no preference.

We had 23 suggestions for a new name - there were three votes for Barrington Bistro and two for The Welcome Cafe, with the rest being one-offs and some of them really quite inventive. So it looks like Raffles is here to stay!

Do pay us a visit next time you are in town and tell us how we are doing!

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Why not join us?

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: • • • • • •

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.

Watch out for more offers in 2016!

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2. The city of untruths 3. The city of begging 4. The city of needfulness 5. The city of centredness 6. The city of quirkiness 7. The city of persistence 8. The city of accuracy 9. The city of the rubber band 10. The city of easy understanding 11. The city of deceit 12. The city of unlawful involvement

Back again! 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.

1. Satiated 2. Proportion 3. Classified 4. Ratified 5. Devote 6. Annulus 7. Episodic 8. Maniacal Epic 8. Manic

1. The city of wisdom

Kangaroo words

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4. Rated 5. Dote 6. Anus 7.

Put down the Sudoku for a moment and give the crossword a rest! Can you get our “city” words? Each word ends in ....city. For example, the city of happiness would be.... felicity. Answers below

1. Sated 2. Portion 3. Classed

City mysteries

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1. Sagacity 2. Mendacity 3. Mendicity 4. Paucity 5. Centricity 6. Eccentricity 7. Tenacity 8. Veracity 9. Elasticity 10. Simplicity 11. Duplicity 12. Complicity

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REGULAR EVENTS AT THE BARRINGTON CENTRE MONDAY

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TUESDAY

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Soft play 4 Tots - 10:00am-12pm Bits & Bytes Computer Club - 2:30pm (F) Meditation - 4pm, 5:30pm, 7pm Ferndown Speakers - 7:30pm (F) Social Dance - 8:00pm (M)

Barrington Office Neil Barton Martin Handy Shirley Thompson Marna Williams

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WEDNESDAY

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Clarity Hearing - 9:30am Ferndown Art Society - 9:30am Penny's Patchers - 9:30am Alzheimers Society - 1:30pm (F) Strollers - 2:00pm (M) National Trust E D Assoc. - 7:30pm (M) Absolutely W.I. - 7:30pm (M) Ferndown Drama Group - 7:45pm French Circle - 7:30pm (M) Ferndown Wine Society - 7:30pm (M) Nuline Line Dance - 1:30pm Chess Club

Heather Cowell Mrs S Gomm Glenda Harford Jo Malyon Alan Welfare Janet Matthews Linda Barber Chris Allen Marion Lock Paul Fearnley Tina Summerfield Douglas Lock

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Yoga - 10:00 am - 11:30pm Body Combat, Zumba, PiYo Sequence Dance - 2:30pm Ferndown Drama Group - 7:45pm Free Cinema - 2:15pm Wessex Jitsu Club

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Jane Handscombe Leisure Centre Marna Williams Chris Allen Box Office Fiona Richardson

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THURSDAY

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Hula & Toner, SalsaCise, Tai chi Soft play 4 Tots - 10:00am-12pm Yoga - 9:30am & 10:45pm Coffee Club - 10:00am Sequence Dance - 2:00pm

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WEDNESDAY

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New Horizons Club - 10:00am U3A (University of the Third Age) (During Term Times)

Rita Stubbs John Mullett

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Ballroom Dance - 2:30pm Adagio - Children’s Dance Classes - 2:00pm Ferndown Art Society - 7:30pm (M) Labour Party (Ferndown) - 7:30pm (M) Ferndown Historical Society - 7:30pm (M) Ferndown Camera Club - 7:30pm (F)

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