Barrington magazine spring 2018

MAGAZINE MAR - MAY 2018 Issue 10

Ferndown Conversation begins

Why volunteering is good

Prama lottery grant

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CONTENTS MAR - MAY 2018

Welcome back to our Barrington Magazine and we hope you like the new look!

We’ve introduced a Members’ Corner where you can say what you like.

Also, our volunteer Pat has started a new series called “Pat’s Ponderings” and will pick up a topic or two in each issue.

It may be banging an old drum, but we always need new volunteers to help us deliver our community support to you. You matter to us as much as we matter to you, so think about what you might like to do.

We are also introducing local author Eleanor Green - engaging and in her own words “whacky”.

Ha Ha. She’s written a little bit of commentary and we’ve grabbed a couple of poems from her latest book for you to enjoy.

Please remember that our Barrington Magazine is cost neutral, thanks to our involvement with publishers mags4dorset and the support from our advertisers.

Delivery costs have increased hugely, so that will stop with this issue.

Finally – although this is my first ‘foreword’ it will also be my last as I will be passing on the batten to our new ‘PramaLIFE Manager’, Sue Warr. Sue will take responsibility for the Centre as well as the increasing number of community outreach activities. I’m sure you will give Sue a warm welcome – look out for her profile in the next issue!

Happy Reading

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INTRODUCING QUIRKY LOCAL AUTHOR ELEANOR GREEN

04. HERE’S DANNY

Our not-so-new Theatre Manager has a chat to volunteer Pat. He hates his photo.

10. GIGS KEEP HAPPENING

CRAFT FAIR

HAS SHOWN THAT 20. SCIENCE VOLUNTEERING EXTENDS LIFE Amazing but true

23. WHAT’S ON AT THE BARRINGTON

We’ve had some great gigs lately with even more coming.

Get our latest ‘What’s on’ guide for your delight and entertainment

15. EXTENDED OPENING HOURS AT PENNY’S 24. COACH TOURS Come and get great value all day breakfast.

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EDITORIAL Barrington: Pat Stirling Sam Fowler

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Theatre Manager Danny Cordell happened into the Barrington Centre late last year and has already made a huge difference to the running of events. He chatted to Pat Stirling.

What was your history before The Barrington? When did you join? Any special comment as to why you joined?

I was a sound engineer for about eight years, getting involved in various venues and festivals. At school, I was a Performing Arts technician and my school, The Bourne Academy, gave me my first full-time job as an IT and Theatre Technician.

My involvement with the Barrington began when stage manager Jenny Oag called me and said “Help! We need a technician. Like now”. Of course I responded and the General Manager at the time, Andy Bryant, asked me afterwards to be a Duty Manager. That was in October last year and, funny, I’m still here!

I’ve gone from part-time to full-time; from Theatre Technician to Theatre Manager.

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What do you see as your main challenges?

Ah. If I have a nightmare, it has to be about getting people here to our events. We have widened the marketing (look at Facebook and the Bournemouth Echo) but footfall is important if these events are going to work.

What have you done in your early days here / are you most proud of so far?

We have installed new speakers in the theatre and can offer a much better quality sound now.

If you get any spare time, how do you spend it?

I am a Cub Scout Leader, so that keeps me busy. I also have two children - a boy of five and a seven-month girl. I love them and like to spend as much time as possible with them.

What are the main things you do?

Mainly I source acts and shows, ensuring that they can run profitably for Prama. I think my favourite gig of late has been “The Tulsa Time Band”, but we have lots on the cards for the coming months. I am also working on updating the website.

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How do you see the future?

Looking forward, I want to introduce more shows. I also want to work on a fresh feel and look for the Barrington, whilst keeping its valuable local heritage. Look out for more in-house productions .... “The Barrington presents.....”

What I’d really love to do is get a fully operational recording studio under the stage.

We could do so much with that!

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Craft fair held at the Barrington The Little White Heart Company uses The Barrington Centre as a venue for our craft fairs.

We normally hold about five a year, including a Summer, Autumn and Special Christmas fair, open 10 – 2pm on various dates throughout the year, and it is a fantastic venue! We support up to 20 local small businesses, crafters and makers at any one event, who use the events to showcase their handmade items. You can find anything from homeware and decorative accessories to Jewellery and Cakes and Treats! It’s the perfect place to shop for unique items for your home or to find the perfect gift. All of the crafters who attend are always happy to chat about what they do, so why not pop in, have a browse and a natter!

We have a great mixture of crafters attend so there really is something for everyone, whether it be traditional or contemporary crafts which interest you. A mixture of age ranges also exhibit, and we welcome all ages to pop in and have a look.

Many of our stall holders produce items especially for children. We have many regular stall holders who produce beautiful knitted children’s wear and handmade accessories and toys. All of our crafters hold their own insurance and are CE certified where required, so you can be sure what you purchase is safe for your little ones to play with or wear.

Our events attract great bakers and there is always an array of homemade bakes and cakes to satisfy the sweetest of sweet tooths.

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We are delighted to welcome ‘Ridiculously Rich by Alana Dorset’ as a regular stall holder at our events during 2018. Developed by Alana Spencer, runner up on BBC’s The Apprentice the sweet treats and cakes in their signature collection are meticulously hand-crafted in Wales from the finest ingredients.

We are extremely lucky that our events attract high quality crafters who are truly passionate about what they create, and this really does show in the items that they sell.

As well as crafters and makers we usually have one or two charity stands attend who raise money for local charities.

At our February event we were delighted to have The Dorset Wildlife trust join us.

During our Christmas event on 24th November you can expect gifts for all the family, wreaths, decorations, handmade greeting cards, Christmas cakes and mince pies, as well as festive music throughout the day. Definitely not an event to be missed!

The craft fairs are always free to visitors, with plenty of free parking available in the town. Penny’s the cafe is always open during our events should you need a break from browsing and fancy a cuppa. Join us at our next craft fair on 23rd June.

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The Carole King & James Taylor Story…

Coming to The Barrington on 11 May. Presented by Phoebe Katis, The Carole King Story takes you on an incredible journey through the career of six-time Grammy Award winner Carole King. Featuring a backdrop of iconic imagery, this engaging story gives a heart warming insight into the legend behind hits such as ‘Natural Woman’, ‘I Feel the Earth Move’ and the unforgettable ‘You’ve Got A Friend’.

Phoebe Katis offers genuine renditions of this incredible back catalogue, delivering the hits with passion and authenticity.

The James Taylor Story was one of Edinburgh Fringe’s hot tickets of 2016, it takes you on an incredible journey through the early career of the five – time Grammy Award winner and American Folk legend.

Featuring a huge backdrop of iconic imagery, this exciting show gives a fascinating insight into the man behind hits such as ‘Fire & Rain’, ‘Sweet baby James’ and the unforgettable ‘You’ve Got A Friend’.

Two incredible shows come together for one night only at The Barrington. Tickets £15. Book online on our website at www.thebarrington.online , by phone on 01202 894858 or pop into the box office.

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Voodoo Room Barrington Centre, 20 January Review and photos by Tom Scrase

This Hendrix and Cream tribute band drew quite a crowd.

Formed in 2011, the classic rock trio captured the true spirit of the legendary superstars. A defining moment for me was when lead guitarist Peter Orr flipped his guitar over his back, Hendrix style, and continued to deliver a note perfect performance. The drum solo by John Tonks was equally out of this world, bringing the audience to their feet with prolonged applause.

Great show, with great musicians, who satisfied an audience hungry for a top night out. The band promised a return visit. Don’t miss them.

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Just for fun Local author Eleanor Green introduces herself and her second book of illustrated verse.

My name is Eleanor Green. Ferndown has been home to me, my son and daughter for over 15 years.

After joining a creative writing group my love of writing began. I have also been a member of Ferndown Art Society for many years, so together they form a perfect match for my illustrated verses.

When I was at school, English was the one lesson that I really dreaded the most because I couldn’t spell then and l can’t spell now. At school, my essays were as short as possible.

That meant not so many words to misspell; also there were words that I couldn’t spell

at all so composing a piece of writing left me feeling extremely frustrated.

A few years ago I studied English at an adult education class and looked forward to my one afternoon a week with relish. There I was encouraged in an enjoyable way by patient teachers where my progression and pleasure flourished.

I compiled my first book “Life Off The Wall!” in 2015 but due to personal circumstances time lapsed before I was able to publish the next one.

Lots of people wanted to know when my second book would be ready. I am happy to say that “Life Off The Wall 2” is out now. There are twenty two illustrated verses for every age group to enjoy. My books are all colourfully illustrated and packed with wacky images that can be viewed over and over again.

I also produce cards, bookmarks and anything that can be illustrated and crafted.

All these items along with many craft goodies can be purchased from Jem Crafts, Toad Hall, Stone Lane Industrial Estate, Wimborne BH21 1HB. I can be contacted by email. green. eleanor2@gmail.com

To Spell The Wrong Day

“Put the bin out”, I hear you shout, “Which one today?” a look of dismay Is it the black, is it the blue?

I’m not bin trained like you.

Where can l go to get it right?

I feel I’m losing the bin fight.

I’m having bad dreams, I’m feeling the stress, Please will you help me?

I’m looking a mess, I’ll listen real well, to all that you tell.

Will it take long?

I want to be strong.

Give me a chance, to be like you, You are so noble, you are so few.

I’ll study and cram ready for the exam, I’ll be a good student, I’ll listen well.

I’m paying attention, l know you can tell.

I’ll need to practice nearly every night, To open the lid, then close it right tight. l did get the hang, I did sit the exam, I’m happy you see I did get a degree!

To be able to spell is a wonderful gift.

The words I write often go amiss.

I try and try to excel But the words I just can’t spell.

I can read with great speed, But to write I don’t succeed.

Worry not, use the laptop, Spellchecker on, tap the letters, Oh what fun, Words just come, Won or one, Tonne or ton, Two or too, Stair or stare, Witch won is really rite?

Thought hide cracked it, no not tonite

Most Wednesday mornings you can f ind me in the conference room at the Barrington Centre with the Ferndown Art Society workshop people, having a very enjoyable painting session! www.barrington.online

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fter a successful re-launch and refurbishment, we are thrilled to introduce Jeanette to the café, as a ‘change of management’ in continuing efforts to improve café service & ensure its ongoing success. Jeanette and the Penny’s staff are delighted to offer extended opening hours from 3rd April.

The café which offers a range of home made hot meals, sandwiches and cakes will open its doors from 8.30am until 4.30pm Monday to Saturday.

Breakfasts are back. Everyday allday from 5 March. Why not try a Penny’s breakfast which includes bacon, egg, sausage, tomato, baked beans, black pudding or hash brown. All served with toast and butter. The perfect start to the day! There is also a vegetarian version available.

At lunchtime Penny’s offerings include a range of jacket potatoes with various fillings including (but not limited to) coronation chicken and prawns marie-rose and for the traditionalists amongst you tuna mayo or baked beans and cheese. Also on offer is an array of lunchtime favourites

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Café including homemade soup, omelette, quiche, ham, egg & chips as well as BLT sandwiches and chicken caesar salad.

There is also a range of home-cooked daily specials, so keep an eye out for new meals on the chalkboard.

Let’s not forget the range of delicious cakes and pastries, which change daily which include various scones and toasted teacakes.

Are you bringing your little ones with you? If so, we can cater for them too! We offer a children’s menu, which starts from just £1.00 and also a children’s meal deal, which is £3.99 for 5 snack items including a sandwich and a drink. They can also choose a fun meal deal box to put their lunch in. Why not pop in for lunch after soft play on a Tuesday morning in the main hall!

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: e LivFerndown 2017

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Grand Final, Saturday 21 April 2018

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e look forward to welcoming you to one of the established highlights of our year at the Barrington Centre, running since 2013! This opportunity to showcase local musical talent, provide experience of ‘the big stage’, and a forum for local people and organisations to see what is available and book them for paid work is so exciting. Organiser Steve Lugg says, “I’m proud to have been associated with this Showcase since 2013, and its reputation grows annually. The quality of past winners is testament to all those who have taken part, and I love them all! I can’t wait for 21th April and thank everyone involved, but particularly Kristy and the Forest Inn, all the Judges and those sponsoring prizes. I greatly appreciate all the help from Barrington Theatre manager Danny Cordell, in our new partnership.” All ticket sales will go this

year to support the Mayor’s Charity, the Ferndown Wheelpark for young people. Mayor Cathy will be giving the prizes and thanks everyone involved.

All Finalists get two free tickets, and you can buy as many as you want from the box office now for just £5 a ticket, until they sell out. Do not leave it until the evening!

Below are the artists taking part, and the running order on the night. Sound checks will be available from 4pm. This is sudden death! All artists sing one song, and are then assessed in real-time by our Judges:

Performance Running Order: Part One

Emma Hardy Tanya Miller Chris Collins Izzy Apperley Ethereal Molly Poole

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27 Days Lydia Hannah Karl Vogts Bel Evans Wild Ash Hill Tori Allen

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The Judging Panel.

The Judges have a wealth of experience in the Industry, and are led this year again by Brian Oliver of Basement Studios in Wimborne. Supporting him are Ferndown’s Friend Matt Black, Piano Man and of Hangover Hill, specialising in recording and artist development, Samantha Laurilla, Vocal Coach and vocalist, Helena Mace, International Singing Star and Photographer, and Ian ‘Ben’ Bennett, organiser of the local Potato Pants Festival. Live Ferndown is proud to partner ‘Potato Pants’, taking place at High Mead Farm on 2nd June.

Prizes.

Photographs.

We are also grateful to all Prize Sponsors who will be showcased during the evening.

Prizes include Studio recording time, a photo shoot, interview and radio play, vocal coaching, a gig at ‘Potato Pants’ Festival, and cash prize for the audience favourites. Keep your entry ticket, as you write your favourite Act on it, which is handed in, and the only way you can vote on the night!

Photographs of the evening and performances will be taken by Helena and Grant Mace, and uploaded onto our Facebook page https://www.facebook. com/LiveFerndown/. Like it now!

We are looking to ‘One Word’ performing whilst the Judges deliberate and make their minds up!

PROGRAMME: Doors Open 7.00pm Welcome 7.30pm A little musical surprise

7.40pm

Part One 7.50pm

All Artists are available for event, party and other bookings.

We can put you in touch through the Live: Ferndown Facebook page, just get in touch.

Interval 8.30pm Part Two 8.50pm One Word perform 9.20pm Prizegiving Ceremony 9.55pm Winner sings again/close of show

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FREE CINEMA every monday 2.15pm

Donations welcome March 5: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy March 12: How to loose a guy in 10 days March 19: Project Almanac March 26: A Room with a View

Lottery funding for PramaLIFE PramaLIFE have received lottery funding to hold a `Ferndown Conversation` on the 10 April at the Barrington Centre in Ferndown. Statutory sector budgets continue to tighten, while the needs of our local population grow. As a direct response to this PramaLIFE are inviting key stakeholders of the Ferndown Community to get together to understand how we can provide help where it is most needed and how we can make Ferndown an Age-Friendly Community.

Leaders of the Council, the Police & Crime Commissioner and Chief Superintendent and the CCG are amongst those who have been invited to share what they believe are the main areas of focus, where the community sector could play a role. Church leaders and other community organisations have been invited to the conversation of how the community and churches can respond to map what is already being done and what needs addressing to realise Ferndown as an Age-Friendly Community.

The aim of The Ferndown Conversation Core Team is: April 2: Closed - No Film April 9: The Proposal April 16: Erin Brockovich April 23: The Lake House April 30: Slumdog Millionaire

May7: Closed - No Film May 14: Home Town Story May 21: Anna Karenina May 28: Closed - No Film

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• To identify all the groups, organisations and statutory services who provide activities and services for the local community; • Share knowledge and identify gaps in service provision and offer ideas and/or practical help/resources to fill those gaps; • Meet on a regular basis over the following months to analyse the outcomes, to identify which of the identified gaps could be filled by offers of help (quick wins) and work with the organisations and statutory services to find ways to fill unfilled gaps; Carol Davies - PramaLIFE East Dorset Manager

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• To create a scheme that recognises the great work already happening and award those that shine in their own neighbourhood.

One of the key outcomes for this project is to identify where there are gaps are and how best to address them. The types of gaps that will arise are where there are issues affecting the health and well-being of individuals and compromising their potential.

PramaLIFE`s role in this process will be; to coordinate follow-up discussions and meetings and to report the outcome of the Ferndown conversation including creating an action plan for implementation.

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THE SCIENCE

behind volunteering Pat Stirling made an engaging discovery

I picked up the Boots magazine “Health and Beauty” late last year. It isn’t all about makeup which we care about less in later life. In it I found an article about kindness and it seems that being kind actually extends your life! olunteering can add years to of Michigan discovered that people our lives, it said. The University who offered social support to others of California, Berkeley, did a fivereduced their worries about their own year study involving 2,000 people situation. Why? Experts from the Mental over the age of 55 and the results Health Foundation reckon that when were astounding. Participants who we help someone less fortunate, it volunteered at two or more places gives us perspective and leads us to a reduced their chances of dying early more positive attitude towards our own by 44%. And the only activity that had problems. a slightly bigger effect on health was When we see kindness, we get a quitting smoking. And the University of “moral elevation”. Basically, a bit of a Texas found that those over the age of high which makes us feel optimistic and 65 who volunteered had a much lower prompts us to help others. Researchers chance of dying within eight years than from Yale and UCLA discovered that those who didn’t. people who regularly engage in Supporting others can ease “prosocial behaviour” actually felt worries. Researchers at the University much happier themselves.

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Prama has commenced a dialogue with Kindness UK so watch this space! And please do think about volunteering with us – the science bit says that it will be good for you!

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Pat’s Ponderings Oh look - it’s a technology debate!

I am old enough to remember a time when we ran our lives without computers, email, tablets and mobile phones.

We had barely embraced calculators and boy were they expensive when they first appeared. Pennies these days.

My brother Peter was a key figure in Texas Instruments during his working life and one day long ago he gave our father a little calculator as a present to help manage the family finances. The response from Dad? “Fancy giving someone my age a calculator”. I still have it all these years later. It still works and it makes me smile.

Many of us in later life remain a bit daunted by technology but websites, Facebook, Twitter and other social media help you stay connected with the world and avoid isolation.

Look at Donald Trump tweeting his eccentric little heart out, but at least he stimulates debate and gets a dialogue going.

Many of our Barrington members still don’t have email.

We can work with that, but it makes it slower and more difficult to keep in touch with you and get your feedback.

It also means that if you are heading towards mobility problems, getting your comments to us is harder for you.

We constantly update our mailing list, so if your details change, be sure to let us know.

Member’s corner - what do you think?

At the Barrington, we have a “Bits and Bytes Club” fortnightly on a Tuesday afternoon. Pay £3.00 (bargain!), bring your computer if it’s portable and our resident expert Neil Barton can sort out your queries.

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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 cafe 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 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!

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

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.

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.

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

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Corner

There is growing evidence that a good balance of friendly gut bacteria can help in weight control. The buzzword is “microbiome” but don’t panic if that sounds a bit technical. Just look for “live” yogurt when you shop. It will do the job. You can also go for fermented foods such as sauerkraut.

We’re looking at setting up “telephone buddies” for people at home alone who would just like a regular chat would you welcome that? Let us know. We will need extra volunteers to make this happen, but first we’d like to see how many are interested.

Have you been to a show at the Barrington lately? Tell us what you liked and what you think we could do better.

Is there anything you find difficult when you visit the Barrington? Tell us and we’ll do our best to make things easier.

What would you like to see in The Barrington Magazine next time around?

You can make even the briefest comment and we promise we will look at it!

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Whatʼs On Stage at

March 2018 FRIDAY 02 MARCH Elvis ‘the Vegas Years’ 7.30pm - £20 FRIDAY 09 MARCH Viva Neil Diamond 7.30pm - £15 SATURDAY 10 MARCH Sinatra - His Way 7.30pm - £15 THURSDAY 15 MARCH Helena Mace Album Launch 7.30pm - £5 FRIDAY 16 MARCH Bootleg Floyd 7.30pm - £25 FRIDAY 23 MARCH Sex Pissed Dolls 7.30pm - £15 TUESDAY 27 MARCH Bingo 2.00pm - £1 SATURDAY 31 MARCH The Barrington presents a night of entertainment (Orchestra night) 7.30pm - £7.50 April 2018 SUNDAY 01 APRIL Fightstar Pro Wrestling 2.30pm – Adult £12, Children £9, Family of 4 £36 FRIDAY 13 APRIL 2018 New Jersey Boys 7.30pm - £17

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SATURDAY 21 APRIL 2018 Ferndown Live Final 7.30pm - £5

SATURDAY 19 MAY Next Bus to Broadway 7.30pm - £19.50

TUESDAY 24 APRIL Bingo 2.00pm - £1

TUESDAY 22 MAY Bingo 2.00pm - £1

June 2018

FRIDAY 27 APRIL Ferndown Drama Production – Details to follow SATURDAY 28 APRIL Ferndown Drama Production – Details to follow

May 2018 FRIDAY 04 MAY Stage 4 Productions – Details to follow FRIDAY 11 MAY Carol King & James Taylor Story 8.00pm - £15

FRIDAY 01 JUNE The Dreamers + The Temple Brothers Tribute 7.30pm - £20 FRIDAY 08 JUNE Travelling Wilburys 7.30pm - £22.50 SATURDAY 16 JUNE A New Flame - Simply Red Tribute 7.30pm - £20 FRIDAY 22 JUNE Oye Santana 8.00pm £17

THURSDAY 17 MAY Next Bus to Broadway 7.30pm - £19.50

SATURDAY 23 JUNE The Little White Heart Craft Fair 10am - FREE SUNDAY 24 JUNE The Tulsa Time Band – 7.3pm - Aduts £15 Concessions £12.50

FRIDAY 18 MAY Next Bus to Broadway 7.30pm - £19.50

TUESDAY 26 JUNE Bingo 2.00pm - £1

WEDNESDAY 16 MAY Next Bus to Broadway 7.30pm - £19.50

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 website. www.barrington.online

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Winchester Tour Review

by Freddi Colclough It was rather a dull day for our tour to Winchester but that did not dampen our spirits!

Winchester has a long and chequered history that would take too long to cover now! It is thought to have first been settled over 2000 years ago by Iron Age man. Then came the Romans, the Normans and finally the Anglo Saxons. We walked along the river walk past the remaining portions of the original Roman wall and then on to the Bishops Castle. You can just see the ruins of the original castle through the trees by the new residence.

We continued past Winchester College and the house where Jane Austen died 200 years ago.

After passing through Kingsgate, we walked past all the Christmas chalets and on to the Cathedral.

Then up the High Street with a quick stop to look at St. Lawrence

Church where people have worshiped for over 900 years! We also went past the so called oldest pub in Britain ~ didn’t go in though!! Then on to the Great Hall “where history and legend meet”. The Great Hall is one of the finest surviving medieval aisled halls of the 13th century and the Round Table hangs on one of the walls. King Edward I had the table built as he believed strongly in the myth of King Arthur and attended many tournaments called “round

tables” where courtiers dressed up as characters from Arthurian legend. We took a look at Queen Eleanor’s garden before returning through the Westgate to the High Street. It was beginning to get dark and I was able to capture the lit chalets, the skating, the illuminated cathedral and the lights down High Street. John and Harry served us lovely warming soup on the way home and Andy got us there and back safely!

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Have had some great days out and holidays, so looking forward to some lovely days out, plus a holiday in South Africa in 2018. – Eileen

We had a great day on the surprise mystery tour, ending with a lovely pub carvery lunch, with a great singer, for our entertainment. A big thank you to John for organising It! Regards Carol & Bill -West Moors

UPCOMING TOUR DATES 20 March Bletchley Park

A treasured heritage site of the Codebreakers during WW2. It was here that methods were devised to enable Allied forces to decipher other nations military codes. £42.50.

5 April Seaton Tramway

Take a trip on a narrow gauge heritage tram, along the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves. Visit Beer and have lunch at Lyme Regis. £42.50.

24 April Brooklands Museum & Concorde

Visit the birthplace of motorsport and aviation, home of the magnificent Concorde.

Join us in visiting the museum which includes the aircraft factory, Napier-Railton, Stratosphere Chamber and much more, then on to see Concorde itself. £45.00.

3 May West Somerset Rail

Take a scenic trip on a heritage steam train on a 22.75 mile heritage railway line. It originally opened in 1862 between Taunton and Watchet. In 1874 it was extended from Watchet to Minehead. Improvements were needed in the first half of the 20th Century to accommodate tourists that had wished to travel to the Somerset coast. £47.50.

6 May Exeter Food Show

The Festival is an annual event held in the courtyard of Exeter Castle and the surrounding Northernhay Gardens, right in the centre of Exeter. People flock to Exeter to indulge in top-notch South West food and drink, to learn from the many cookery demonstrations and workshops and to enjoy family hands-on activities. £29.50.

10 May Exbury Gardens

A heavenly garden with the gate open, full of colourful splendour. Enjoy the beautiful Hampshire gardens with the included steam train trip on their private railway and then enjoy a lovely ploughman’s lunch. £37.50.

15 May Bath

This world heritage site is famed for its splendid Roman spa and elegant Georgian architecture. Take a free walking tour to take in the Royal Crescent (one of Britain’s most beautiful streets), the spectacular Bath Abbey and the historic Theatre Royal. £25.00.

22 May Warhorse

The National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse returns to Southampton. Following 8 years in the West End & having played in 11 countries, it is now touring the UK for its 10th anniversary tour. £65.00

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24 May Tiverton Canal

Enjoy a horse drawn Canal cruise along the beautiful Tiverton Canal, a special ploughman’s lunch onboard and a visit to Bickleigh Mill, Devon’s most exciting rural shopping centre housed in an 18th century working water mill. £42.50.

29 May Cambridge

Home to the prestigious University of Cambridge, dating back to 1209. There are plenty of University museums to visit, as well as shops and eaterys. Optional Punt on the river and optional lunch. £27.50+ (punt £12, lunch £15).

14 June Isle of Wight

Our scenic tour runs from Yarmouth to Newport passing Osborne House and Carisbrooke Castle. Includes time to visit the beautiful castle and includes a carvery lunch. £67.50.

16 June Gardener’s World Live & Good Food Show

Enjoy the day at the show. Listen to Monty Don at the gardeners theatre. Includes a visit to the BBC Good Food Show. £47.50.

19 June Basingstoke Built to connect Basingstonke with the River Thames, enjoy a special ploughman’s lunch on board. £47.50

21 June Greenwich

Situated on the River Tahmes, Greenwish is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and famous for historic landmarks. £25.00

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REGULAR EVENTS AT THE BARRINGTON CENTRE MONDAY

CONTACT

TEL. NO.

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

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

01425 472146 01202 877468 01202 871495 01202 578048 01202 894858 07923 873400

THURSDAY

CONTACT

TEL. NO.

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)

Marna Williams Rebecca Godber Mrs S Gomm Gail Cropper Ken Cook Cathy Whitehead

01202 871495 01202 831394 01202 573050 01202 893779 01202 890084 01202 577502

TUESDAY

CONTACT

TEL. NO.

FRIDAY

CONTACT

TEL. NO.

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

01202 894858 01202 861077 07864 029868 01425 480631 01202 871495

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

Leisure Centre Barrington Office Natalie Smit-Ash John Little Barrington Office

01202 877468 01202 894858 01202 944429 01202 980839 01202 894858

WEDNESDAY

CONTACT

TEL. NO.

SATURDAY

CONTACT

TEL. NO.

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 Strollers - meets every 1st weds of the month at 2pm

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 Peter Crocker

01202 478881 01202 573050 01202 694847 01202 716393 01202 870644 01202 855001 01202 861750 01202 578048 01202 896984 01202 707128 01258 452643 01202 896984 01202 876251

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

Rita Stubbs John Mullett

01202 876330 01202 874581

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Free Cinema, every Monday – Donations welcome! contact Box Office 01202 894858 For additional information on regular events please contact the box office.

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