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Mother’s Day nearly marches by Don’t forget Mother’s Day. It is much later than usual, falling on 31 March this year. It is also on the same day that British Summertime begins, so help Mum enjoy the double celebration by maximising that extra hour of daylight whilst in her company if possible.
Blood Brothers, Bournemouth Pavilion
Review by Marilyn Barber From its dramatic beginning to its tragic ending, Willy Russell’s gripping story of fraternal twins, separated as babies, who subsequently meet up and not knowing they are brothers form a bond that seems unbreakable. There are several pivotal roles in this musical. West End star Linzi Hateley is Mrs Johnstone whose husband walks out on her leaving her with seven children to support. However, when
she discovers that she is expecting twins, she makes the heart breaking decision to give one of them away to her childless, wealthy employer Mrs Lyons (Paula Tappenden). From optimism to despair, Linzi’s glorious voice carries the lion’s share of the memorable songs. The next vital role is that of the Narrator with Robbie Scotcher putting in a chilling performance, made all the more foreboding by his powerful and dramatic
speaking and singing voice. The twins - Alexander Patmore as Mickey, brought up in poverty, and Joel Benedict as Eddie, who lived in comfort, had to age from seven (yes really) to their twenties. This gave these talented actors the chance to depict childish humour and pranks, teenage angst and adult heartbreak. Danielle Corlass was coquettish as the love interest Linda, which brought the story to its fatal conclusion. There was a large cast, many of whom played several parts so it is impossible to mention them all. A member of the sales team at Viewpoint told me some years ago that he thought Blood Brothers was the best musical ever. He could well be right and when I saw it for the first time I agreed with him, and on second viewing I feel the same. At the curtain call on the first night, the audience rose as one to applaud, many with tears in their eyes.
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Baskets and Blooms comes to West Parley For more than 10 years Baskets and Blooms has been supplying top quality plants direct from grower to gardener at their Stuckton branch near Fordingbridge. That principle has proved such a success that they have now taken over the old Plowmans site at West Parley bringing affordable plants to a much wider audience. Having opened in September with about half the store open, the full sales area is now ready for business. Gardeners have quickly taken to the Baskets and Blooms way and the response has exceeded expectations. Tracy Harris said, ‘We’ve been thrilled by the reactions to our new Plant Centre. It has been hectic but fun and we are now looking forward to the spring when the whole centre will be ready with even more plants and gardening essentials.” More than 90% of Baskets and Blooms plants are grown within 12 miles of their Plant Centres. They make up all of their famous readyplanted patio containers at their Wimborne nursery. Plant miles are kept to a minimum and the nursery is introducing new recyclable materials for the spring to reduce their carbon footprint. Baskets and Blooms West Parley will be open all year round. The Stuckton branch is now open for the spring and summer season. You can find out more at www.basketsnblooms.co.uk and facebook. com/basketsnblooms or contact the West Parley branch on 01202 582169, or Stuckton on 01425 655150.
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VIEWPOINT March 2019
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