Summer Special 2010

CHRISTCHURCHeyJULY/AUGUST 2010 I ISSUE 7Covering Christchurch, Highcliffe, Burton, Bransgore, Hurn & Mudeford eyA Day in the life of......

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Food & Drink 6 Restaurant Review 6 Al Fresco Dining 9

Privilege Page 10

CC Poem 12

*Free Wine Voucher 16

Health & Fitness 20

Coffee Break 22

Sudoku Competition 22

Young Fun 26

Toyshop Prize Draw 27

Community 21 Teen Column 29 A Day in the life of.... 30 RNLI Lifeguards 31 Local History by Mike Andrews 33 Mack & Mabel Tickets Prize Draw 34 Regent Centre Listings 35 Community Events 36 Useful Telephone Numbers 38

ContentsWelcome

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TestimonialsThank goodness weve finally got a local magazine which genuinely represents the interests of the community and has something interesting to read in it. The editor clearly cares about what goes on locally and it shows. Weve had advertisements in the Christchurch Eye that people actually see because they are thoughtfully and professionally laid out.

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We have enjoyed a great deal of feedback from customers who have seen us featured in the Christchurch Eye. For such a relatively new publication, the Christchurch Eye certainly seems to have gained a lot of local popularity. Thanks for all your help with our launch.

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Welcome to the Christchurch Ey

e Summer

Special, our biggest and best so

far!

Christchurch Eye is your monthl

y reference

point to whats going on in and a

round

Christchurch. As this is a Double

Edition youll

need to keep it on your coffee tab

le for two

months and its now time to recy

cle Junes

Edition.

Summer is here and its time to

laze the days

away and relish those long summ

er evenings.

Positive Weather Solutions are p

redicting a

sizzling summer this year saying

there will be

stifl ing temperatures, making it p

ossibly the

warmest UK summer on record a

nd placing

it at least in the top three warme

st summers

recorded (Note the cautious po

ssibly).

Lets hope that this is the case fo

r the sake

of all the events we have going o

n such as

Christchurch Carnival; RNLI Fun

Day, Stompin

on the Quomps; Priory Church S

ummer Fete;

Christchurch Music Festival; Mud

eford Arts

Festival..... Theres just too man

y to list (please

turn to our Community pages to

read more)!

Summertime sets the scene for

some Al

Fresco (outdoor) dining; this has

to be one of

my favourite ways to entertain, t

urn to page 9

to fi nd out why! We sent one of

our readers,

Juliet Pull along with her husban

d Laurie, to

the Christchurch Harbour Hotel &

Spa to try

their new Al Fresco Grill, fl ick to

page 6 to

fi nd out what Juliet & Laurie hav

e to say in

their mouth-watering restaurant

review.

Why not give our competitions a

go? This

month you can try our regular S

udoku to be

in with a chance of winning a be

autiful bunch

of fl owers from Fairmile Florists (w

hom I have

to say Huge congrats to for bein

g winners at

the recent Chelsea Flower Show

and also for

becoming Premier Interfl ora Mem

bers! Well

done Fairmile Florist!); a 10 vou

cher to spend

at Toyshop in Fairmile or how ab

out 2 Tickets

to see Mack & Mabel at The Reg

ent Centre?!

Go on, give them a try! You gotta

be in it to

win it!!!!

As always, this magazine is broug

ht to you

free of charge to assist you when

choosing

local companies to provide you w

ith local

services and products. We hope

to provide

you with plenty of information and

entice you

to keep the magazine for the wh

ole month (or

in this case, two!), this way our a

dvertisements

get seen more. Lets support ou

r community

and the businesses within it w

ed be lost

without them!

Finally, please dont forget to me

ntion

Christchurch Eye when respond

ing to adverts

as without our advertisers there

wouldnt be a

magazine!

Id like to take this opportunity to

wish you all a

glorious Summer!

Happy reading,

Chrl

Editor

Published by: Dorset Eye PublicationsEditor & Copywriter: Cheryl Dennett Contributors: Jessica Nam, Jenny Hutchinson, Juliet & Laurie Pull, Amy Caldwell, RNLI, Mike Andrews, Regent Centre, Julie Ratcliffe, Pete Griffi ths, Hannah Sage, Fairmile Florist & Toyshop.Cover Photograph: RNLI Funday 2009Copy Deadline: For next issue (September) August 16th 2010Contact us T: 01202 477214 / 07791 022190 14c Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, BH23 2AE Email: [email protected]

Disclaimer: Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the material in this publication, the editor can accept no responsibility for the veracity of claims made by contributors in either editorial or advertising content. Christchurch Eye is an independent magazine and does not offi cially endorse any advertising material included within this publication.Copyright: All text, images and design in this publication are subject to copyright. Any unauthorised duplication is strictly prohibited. All artwork is accepted on the strict condition that permission has been given for use in this publication.

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Give me a sunny Saturday and I cant imagine a better way to spend it than lunch with my husband ~ and when that lunch is at the Christchurch Harbour Hotel Restaurant, its a veritable treat to be sure!

The Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa (previously the Avonmouth) is a tranquil harbour side retreat with an undisputed position overlooking Mudeford sand spit and affording views across to Hengistbury Head.

Built in the 1830s as a gentlemans residence, the hotel is now a grade II listed building and has recently been renovated to reveal an exceptionally sophisticated and relaxed getaway for all seasons.

This was evident as we passed through the comfortable but chic lounge bar and restaurant en route to the terrace and I made a mental note to self that this could be a great destination for cooler weather too (food dependant of course!)

We lunched al fresco on the terrace and the wonderful sights, smells and sounds were a smorgasbord for the senses!

First, the view is second to none and it was lovely to be watching the sailing boats in the harbour rather than capsizing myself! Secondly, the sound of laughter and happy chatter in the air ~ a great sign of a relaxed and informal place to dine ~ and thirdly (and oh what a treat!), the smell of the amazing seafood being grilled by the chefs in their outdoor kitchen.

This close to the ocean, we can never resist choosing seafood and my husband was clearly delighted with his half dozen incredibly fresh oysters served with a shallot vinaigrette and Tabasco. I even gave one a try and was pleasantly surprised although they it didnt beat my Moorish starter of lemon & garlic whole king prawns, grilled to perfection and absolutely scrumptious!

Other choices to whet your appetite include Moroccan marinated lamb skewer, crab salad, grilled squid with garlic and chicken sate with corn, cherry tomato and coriander.

Local sea bass and Dorset lobster were delicious mains and other fi shy choices included marinated tuna steak with a nioise salad, the incredibly trendy seared scallop

and confi t pork belly, and lemon sole with a shrimp and chive butter.

For those who prefer a meatier option, choose from butterfl y Cajun chicken breast served with herb and lemon cous cous, Aberdeen Angus beef burger with smoked bacon, cheese and tomato chutney or a Rib-eye steak with provenal tomatoes.

If a lighter lunch is what you prefer you can also choose from a classic Caesar salad or a selection of sandwiches including home cured gammon or prawn and local south coast crab.

Our meal was topped quite perfectly by raspberry crme brle and chocolate cheesecake. It was defi nitely a case of whats yours is mine and whats mines, my own, as far as the desserts were concerned!! Other desserts perfectly suited to a sunny day included melon soup, strawberries and cream, roasted pineapple with a coconut mousse and a selection of ice creams and sorbets.

The whole meal was a real joy and we left feeling totally invigorated by our experience of exquisite food and discreet service in fantastic surroundings.

If I have to offer one positive suggestion, it would be to include a wonderfully summery vegetarian starter and main dish on the menu as these were sadly lacking. That said we couldnt fault our choice of dishes.

We were pleasantly surprised by the prices too as a restaurant affording such great views normally charges a premium but they offer a two course for 12 and 3 course for 16 option outstanding quality at the price.

Thank you Harbour Restaurant, Terrace & Grill; we will most certainly be back!

Juliet Pull

The Christchurch Harbour Hotel and Spa

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The summer is here and we all (well most of us Im sure) want to be outside! There is nothing nicer than Sunday lunch al fresco with friends. I may not be Nigella

in the kitchen but I know a secret; When people sit down to a prettily-laid table in the garden on a sunny afternoon Im almost home and dry in the catering stakes before Ive served a thing!

The great thing about eating outdoors for a less-than-great cook like me (this was confi rmed to me by my son who bought me a sign last month that read The smoke alarm has gone off.....Dinners ready!) is that, for whatever reason, food really does taste better in the fresh air.

Dressing the table is fun. Most people love a bit of glamour because it makes an occasion seem much more special. White tablecloths and a big jug of fl owers look fabulous in the garden. How about a bowl of citrus fruits to add some vibrant colours to the table?

I also like gingham table cloths and if a lot of children are coming I use some pretty wipe-clean material, bought from a fabric outlet, and cut straight from the roll.

It really doesnt matter how you set the table or how mismatched everything is, because outdoors, anything goes...the more rustic the better!

Some people love to sit in the sun, but most prefer the option of a little shade. A big umbrella, which can be moved around, depending on the suns position, is ideal. I went to a party recently where the host had an awning, which looked terrifi c and also provided some cover when the inevitable few spots of rain intruded. One tip I picked up recently, is to have a big dispenser

bottle of high factor sun protection on hand for easy access - your friends with small children will love you!

For a summer lunch make sure theres loads of ice available. Spritzers (white wine and soda) over ice are very refreshing, as is Pimms or pink champagne. One great tip is to fi nd a few tin buckets or a big metal container and fi ll them with ice. Its a stylish way to store bottles of wine, beers and soft drinks.

For me, the best thing about eating outdoors is that cooking can be kept to a minimum. Baked potatoes and bowls of salads I can manage and the deli does the rest: cold cuts of ham and beef; slices of quiche; dishes of olives and sundried tomatoes and rustic loaves of bread with lashings of butter. People think Im a culinary genius and all Ive done is assemble a few things on a platter or two!

The fi nal and rather lovely thing about eating outdoors, is the way that the afternoon stretches effortlessly into the evening. As light fades, try fl oating little candles in bowls or jars of water and string some fairy lights through the trees. Your guests will never want to leave!

Cheryl, Editor

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Food & Fresh Air The summer is here and we all want to be outside. There is nothing nicer than Sunday lunch al fresco with friends.

The great thing about eating outdoors for

a less-than-great cook like me is that, for

whatever reason, food really does taste

better in the fresh air. also, i may not be nigella in the kitchen

but i know a secret. When people sit

down to a prettily-laid table in the garden

on a sunny afternoon im almost home

and dry in the catering stakes before ive

served a thing! Dressing the table is fun. Most people

love a bit of glamour because it makes an

occasion seem a more special. White

tablecloths and candelabras, which seem

a bit over-the-top indoors, look fabulous in

the garden. i also like gingham table cloths and if a lot

of children are coming i use some pretty

wipe-clean material, bought from a fabric

outlet, and cut straight from the roll.if space isnt at a premium, i place a big jug

of flowers on the table and, if not using the candelabra, some tea lights in glasses. Really it wont matter how you set the table or how mismatched everything is, because outdoors it doesnt matter...the more

rustic the better. some people do love to sit in the sun, but most prefer the option of a little

shade. A big umbrella, which can be moved around, depending on the

suns position, is ideal. i went to a party

recently where the host had an awning,

which looked terrific and also provided

some cover when the inevitable few spots

of rain intruded. one tip i picked up from

an Aussie friend is to have a big dispenser bottle of high factor sun protection on hand for easy access - your

friends with small children will love you. For a summer lunch make sure theres

loads of ice available. spritzers (white

wine and soda) over ice are very refreshing, as is Pimms or pink champagne. one great tip is to find a few

tin buckets or a big metal container and

fill them with ice. its a stylish way to store

bottles of wine, beers and soft drinks. For me, the best thing about eating

outdoors is that cooking can be kept to a

minimum. Baked potatoes and bowls of

salads i can manage and the deli does

the rest: cold cuts of ham and beef; slices

of quiche; dishes of olives and sundried tomatoes and rustic loaves of bread with lashings of butter. People think im a culinary genius and all ive done is assemble a few things on a platter or two!

The final and rather lovely thing about eating outdoors, is the way that the afternoon stretches effortlessly into the evening. As light fades, try floating little candles in bowls or jars of water and string some fairy lights through the trees. Your guests will never want to leave.

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Christchurch Eye is encouraging shoppers to keep trade local and beat the credit crunch through an innovative card scheme being trialled here, in Christchurch.

Shops and businesses set their own offers which change from time to time. Here are some of the traders which have already signed up to the Privilege Club (regularly updated on our website).

Think Print, 7 High Street, Christchurch 10% off purchases over 10. 01202 473167

The Kings Hotel & Restaurant, 18 Castle Street, Christchurch 01202 588933 Enjoy a complimentary glass of wine with each meal purchased

Ye Olde George Inn, 2a Castle Street, Christchurch. 01202 479383 10% off all food orders

Lavender & Bay, Herb Garden & Gift Shop, 2 Wick Lane 01202 478848 10% off all purchases

Join Curves and get 66% off plus 30 days free! (T&Cs apply) 4a Wilverley Road 01202 484046

Radio Cabs 01202 48 48 48 10% off all metered jobs

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20% discount off chocolate, sweets and fudge when you spend 10 or more in a single transaction.

Toyshop, 5 St Catherine's Parade, Fairmile Road, Christchurch 475337 10% off all purchases

The Clay Studio, Castle Street, Christchurch. 01202 475000

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Administration fee is free to all NEW clients booking swimming lessons with Swalings Bournemouth Limited before the 30th July 2010 08452 99 40 64

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Privilege Club cards are still on offer for 2.50 (thats less than 21p a month!) and can be purchased from Christchurch Information Centre in the High Street, Curves in Wilverley Road, Ye Olde George Inn and The Kings Hotel in Castle Street, Christchurch or online at www.christchurcheye.co.uk

The Transition Town Christchurch group is hoping to encourage people to work towards making Christchurch more resilient and sustainable. Why? Climate change has given the planet a less predictable future, with important resources such as oil and water coming under increasing stress from the earths population.

This means there is an urgent need to look at alternative transport solutions in order to reduce the use of cars. The group is therefore hosting

a Green Journeys Around Town meeting onThursday 29th July, 7.30 to 9.30pm

at the Baptist Church, Bargates, Christchurch to raise awareness about the different options. Speakers will be present from Dorset Councils Travel Choice team and from the Cycling Group of the Christchurch Community Partnership.

There will be an Open Space type discussion about specific transport-related topics.

Transition Town groups are made up of local people trying to deliver realistic and positive sustainable solutions. Come along and meet like-minded people, and learn more about alternative transport solutions, and what Transition Town Christchurch is all about. Refreshments will be available. This is a free event.

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The poem was written, line by line, in Druitt Gardens, bymembers of the community, on Saturday 29th May 2010, at

Community Poem The sea, the sea, how beautiful, howstrong, how moody, the beautiful Christchurch sea,the crash of the waves, seagulls in flight,warm sand underfoot makes every-thing right.

Holiday-makers step on the ferry,sunny weather makes everyone merry.Across the harbour to Christchurch Quay,alight on the Quomps, plenty to see.

Living in Highcliffe is a delight,why should we go on a long flightto seas abroad which we cannot afford,when it is all on our doorstep?And we dont have to pay:

we love it here and its where we will stay.How I love veg., but where,when flats and apartments are sprou-ting all around?Come and find out about Transition Towns!We aim to help Christchurch go green!

No need to be lonely,to feel sad and grey,get out and join inthe community way get involved in Transition!

Silent wings over Somerford,shadows of flight and glory:pleasure, industryand sacrifice remembered.


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This years Christchurch Community Celebration (CCC), which was held on May 29th, saw the introduction of The Countess Mabel Memorial Draw. The CCC is a new annual opportunity for

the people of Christchurch to celebrate everything that is good about their town. The date chosen for the event commemorates the Trinity Fair, which is one of the earliest recorded annual events held in Christchurch and can be traced back to the early 12th century and this provided the inspiration for the new fund-raising Draw.

At the start of the 13th century the Lord of the Manor of Christchurch was Earl William de Redvers. His wife was Countess Mabel, who died in 1208 aged about forty. Earl William subsequently decreed that one and a half marks (1) from the profi t of the Trinity Fair would be used to celebrate each anniversary of his beloved wifes death. One third went to the canons of the Priory, one third went to support their lay household, and one third provided food for forty poor people of the town.

The Countess Mabel Memorial Draw resurrects this historical tradition by raising funds for the Priory Church and the CCC, which this year is also supporting The New Druitt Fund. The prizes were meals generously donated by the following restaurants and food outlets in the town (in alphabetical order): Alpine Bar and Bistro, Browns

Fish Restaurant, Conqueror Inn (The East Close Hotel), Dragon Palace Restaurant, Kellys Kitchen, La Mamma Pizzeria & Trattoria, Lychee Chinese Restaurant, The Nelson Tavern, The New Forest Perfumery Tearooms, The Oak Inn, Pinocchio Italian Restaurant, The Rising Sun Thai Tavern, Riverside Sopley Mill, The Sandpiper, The Somerford Beefeater, Toby Carvery Hinton, The Walkford, Waterford Lodge Hotel, Ye Olde George Inn.

The Draw, which raised over 450, was organised in record time by Julie Petrie. It is interesting to note that the price per ticket exactly matched the annual donation made by Earl William de Redvers. The draw itself was conducted by another character from the towns past, Mr. Herbert Druitt (18761943), the renowned local historian and founder of the Red House Museum, portrayed on the day by Jonathan Rogers. Appropriately, the draw was made in the Druitt Hall.

The date of next years Christchurch Community Celebration is Saturday 18th June. For more information visit: www.focuschristchurch.co.uk.

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Its just weeks away from Christchurchs famous and fabulous smooth jazz concert, Stompin on the Quomps. On Saturday 7th August this summer, Christchurch Quay will be the place to go and

enjoy a relaxing afternoon and evening of Jazz and Big Band music. This annual event which is totally free of charge starts at 12 midday and runs until around 10pm ending as usual with the ever popular Taverners Big Band.Stompin' on the Quomps is an al fresco Festival with bands performing on the Edwardian bandstand in the picturesque surroundings of the Quay. It's one of Christchurch's largest and most loved events, appealing to young children and nonagenarians alike.This community event will start at noon with the popular Not Just Sax, with Sarah Bolter. Other bands performing are Lemon Grove, The Baddest Blues Band Ever and Dutch Band Bazar Bazaar who will be thrilling the audience. The event will culminate with the crowd-pleasing Taverners Big Band. Between acts entertainment will be provided by members of the Swish of the Curtain theatre company and the Funky Little Choir.Event organiser, Adrian Dwyer, said: We can now call

Stompin an international event and we are pleased that we are able to attract such top-class acts. We are keeping our fingers crossed for a sunny day and we and hope to see as many people as possible, from families to nonagenarian grandparents picnicking, dancing and soaking up the Stompin atmosphere at this most attractive of locations.The expanded event will have food and drink stalls and full information can be found in the souvenir programme which is available from the Christchurch Information centre, The Regent Centre, the Captains Club Hotel and at the event itself. The informative programme includes Stompin facts, details of the bands, information about the event and interesting extras. Details can also be found on the website: www.stompin.org.uk

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Following the third instalment of the world-renowned sport and music extravaganza, the Bournemouth Sevens Festival announced record crowds of 20,000 people over the May Bank Holiday weekend.

Having grown significantly since the inaugural event in 2008, the festival now hosts the largest rugby and netball festival in the world with 156 rugby sevens teams and 96 netball teams competing on the sunny south coast.

Live bands and DJs entertained the crowds all weekend in the Kopparberg Campsite, Nintendo Festival Stage and Carling Beer Tent. Radio 1s, DJ Spoony also made an appearance spinning party tunes in the exclusive VIP Arena.

Other entertainment included a stunt parachute display, video diary room, Pitchside Jacuzzi, party bus, fancy dress, big screen TV and Rock-e-oke.

A host of celebrities and sports stars including England rugby internationals Austin Healey, Ugo Monye, Dan Hipkiss and Olympic gold medalist Jason Gardiner all enjoyed the weekends festivities in the exclusive V.VIP

celebrity lounge. Ugo Monye commented, Bournemouth Sevens is bigger than any IRB tournament, its the biggest sevens tournament in the world. Festival Director, Roger Woodall, commented, This years festival is unrecognisable from the first year as theres so much more going on over the weekend. Diamond Sports Events put on such an amazing festival and pay a lot of attention to detail so people leave with a great experience and bring more and more people every year.The annual festival is held over the last May Bank Holiday every year. For more information on the festival visit BournemouthSevens.com

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2010s Christchurch Carnival is set to be bigger and better than 2009. This years theme for the procession is Around the World.Last years carnival was a huge success with the High Street packed for the procession and the Quay alive with great musical acts and family entertainment. We even had Funky Little Choir serenade a couple that proposed at the Band Stand and yes She said YES!!!

The committee had great pleasure in giving donations to local Christchurch groups of over 1,200. This was made possible by the generous donations from the Public in Christchurch and close management of all the costs involved with the event. It was great that every coin/note that went in the buckets was donated to support a local Christchurch group. We hope to do even more this year.

This year, you will see some old favourites and some new activities.

Local acts performing this year so watch out you might see someone you know.

The carnival will be on Saturday 14th August, leaving Stanpit at approx 3:30pm, arriving at the Quay at approx 4:30pm. Elvis will be joining us for the procession.

Grand Draw with lots of prizes donated from Christchurch

Christchurch CarnivalSaturday 14th & Sunday 15th August 2010.Admission: FREE

Companies tickets on sale now or on the day.

Lots of stalls from local charities and traders offering lots of interesting items.

IVO will be appearing throughout the weekend, including a kids disco.

Grand Fireworks Display on Saturday night at 9:30pm supported by Cookes.

PDSA Dog Show Sunday 15th 2pm bring down your waggiest tail or handsome hound!!

Exciting competition with the Traders in Bargates.

We are still looking for more entries into the Carnival Procession to make it even better this year.

For more details www.christchurchcarnival.co.uk or email us at [email protected]

Companies tickets on sale now or on the day.Companies tickets on sale now or on the day.

Lots of stalls from local charities and traders offering

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Following the success of the inaugural Fit Christchurch Free Fun Day in September 2009, plans are now well underway for this years event. Make a note in your

diary now for Saturday 18th September 2010 and get down to Christchurch Quay for what is sure to be a fantastic FREE FUN DAY.

Fit Christchurch Fun Day, which runs from 10am to 4pm, aims to increase awareness of the Fit Christchurch project being led by Christchurch Borough Council and Christchurch Community Partnership. The Fun Day will feature a whole host of activities for people of all ages to take part in everything from an impressive 255 foot inflatable assault course to attempting to break a Guinness World Record.

Organisers of the event are inviting members of local sports, fitness or leisure clubs and associations to take part in the day. Pete Griffiths from Two Riversmeet Leisure Complex, who is leading the

project, said: Last years event was fantastic with many local clubs and association promoting their services to over 5,000 spectators. It will be tough to top last years event but the target is to do just that.

If you represent a local club/association and you would be interested in taking part in this years event, either by providing an activity on the day or just having a presence to promote what you do, please contact Pete as soon as soon as possible. You will have to become a corporate member of Fit Christchurch to participate in the day and the great news is, membership is free.

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Fit christchurch Fun Day, which runs from 10am to 4pm, aims to increase awareness of the Fit christchurch project being led by Christchurch Borough Council and Christchurch Community Partnership. the Fun Day will feature a whole host of activities for people of all ages to take part in everything from an impressive 255 foot inflatable assault course to attempting to break a Guinness World Record.

Organisers of the event are inviting members of local sports, fitness or leisure clubs and associations to take part in the day. Pete Griffiths from two Riversmeet Leisure complex, who is leading the project, said: Last years event was fantastic with many local clubs and association promoting their services to over 5,000 spectators. it will be tough to top last years event but the target is to do just that.

if you represent a local club/association and you would be interested in taking partin this years event, either by providing an activity on the day or just having a presence to promote what you do, please contact Pete as soon as soon as possible. You will have to become a corporate member of Fit christchurch to participate in the day and the great news is, membership is free.

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The policeman spotted a jay walker and decided to challenge him "Why are you trying to cross here when there's a zebra crossing only fifty feet away?""Well" replied the jay walker, "I hope it's having better luck than me."

You never really learn to swear until you learn to drive......

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The policeman spotted a jay walker and

Chuckle Corner The local council could not afford a speed camera... so they put up a sign saying slow Down old People's Home it had no effect. at the next meeting they decided to try a different tactic and put up a sign Danger - children at Play. still no joy. so at the next meeting the chairman had a brain-wave and suggested they try putting under the village sign name The only naturist village in the UK. As a result white vans and lorries now crawl through the village!

the policeman spotted a jay walker and decided to challenge him "Why are you trying to cross here when there's a zebra crossing only fifty feet away?"

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mmunityspiritandhowmuchitcanhelp

youtoget

throughanything.Iwasinvolvedinaca

raccidentwhereIwasknockedoffmym

opedinBurton,

SalisburyRoad.Itleftmewithabreakt

omypubicramus,(Pelvis)andaverysw

ollenandbruised

rightleg.Afterspendingtwonightsinh

ospital,Icamehometonumerousamo

untsofcards,flowers

andchocolates,some,frompeopleIhad

ntseenforyears.Iwasatadownpoint

aftertheaccident,

shakenupandverylow.Itwasntuntila

numberofpeoplestoppedandaskedm

ydadhowIwas

andtosendtheirloveeverytimeheleft

thehousethatIcheeredupandgavem

eareasontokeep

fightingtogetbetterquickerthanever.

Eventhelocalcouncillorstoppedhiman

daskedhowIwas

doingandtosendhislove.Iwasmoret

hanhappyreceivingcardsfromeveryon

ebutBurtonand

Winktoncaregrouphadputathought

fulvoucherinthecard,Iwasveryhappy

gettingthecardlet

alonethevoucheraswell.

Iwasunabletoleavemyhousefor23w

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nfultowalkor

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egetinoroutofbedasIcouldntliftm

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seregularlytokeepmecompanyandu

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wasgoingonatschool.Thismademesta

ypositiveandlookatwhatIhavearound

meandthe

amountofsupportIhad.

IamcurrentlyinmylastyearatTheGra

ngeSchoolandshouldbebuckleddown

withexamstress.

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bletoattendschoolandsitmyexams,d

uetotheamountof

painmylegandpelviswascausingme.T

heschoolhavebeenverysupportiveand

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updatedonwhatwashappeningwithm

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wasverynicetogettoseeeveryonean

dbeinvolvedinthe

lastdayofschoolandevennicertohave

anicelysignedshirthanginginmyward

robe.Iappreciate

theamountofsupporttheschoolhasg

ivenmegreatly.

IhadmyaccidentthelastSundayofthe

Easterholidays.Itwasveryfrighteninga

ndhappenedjust

outsidemydrive.Theaccidentwasvery

scaryandshookmeup.Myneighbours

cameoutafter

hearingtheaccidentwhichhelpedsettl

emeandanambulance,policeandfireb

rigadewerecalled.

Everyonethatcametothescenewasve

ryniceandverycalming.Thepoliceoffice

rthatwasfirstto

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rtransferredtoPooleHospital.

My moped after the accident

I was unable to leave my house for 2-3 weeks after the accident as it was very painful to walk or even move my leg some days! My family were great and were there 110% for me. I woke them in the early hours of

the morning to help me get in or out of bed as I couldnt lift my leg up. I now attend physiotherapy regularly and can almost walk without crutches. All my friends were very supportive and came and visited my house regularly to keep me company and up to date with what was going on at school. This made me stay positive and look at what I have around me and the amount of support I had.

I am currently in my last year at The Grange School and should be buckled down with exam stress. As a result of the accident I was left unable to attend school and sit my exams, due to the amount of pain my leg and pelvis was causing me. The school have been very supportive and keeping us updated on what was happening with my exams. The school allowed me to attend the Leavers day, as this is a very memorable day for us. It was very

nice to get to see everyone and be involved in the last day of school and even nicer to have a nicely signed shirt hanging in my wardrobe. I appreciate the amount of support the school has given me greatly.

I had my accident the last Sunday of the Easter holidays. It was very frightening and happened just outside my drive. The accident was very scary and shook me up. My neighbours came out after hearing the accident which helped settle me and an ambulance, police and fi re brigade were called. Everyone that came to the scene was very nice and very calming. The police offi cer that was fi rst to arrive was extremely nice and helped me out, she managed to calm me down so it became less stressful. I was then placed on a stretcher with a neck brace, into the back of an ambulance and taken to Bournemouth Hospital then later transferred to Poole Hospital.

Hannah Sage

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Teen Column:

nice to get to see everyone and be involved in the last day of school and even nicer to have a nicely signed shirt hanging in my wardrobe. I appreciate the amount of support the school has given me greatly.

I had my accident the last Sunday of the Easter holidays. It was very frightening and happened just outside my drive. The accident was very scary and shook me up. My neighbours came out after hearing the accident which helped settle me and an ambulance, police and fi re brigade were called. Everyone that came to the scene was very nice and very calming. The police offi cer that was

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NowIunderstandthetruemeaningofcommunityspiritandhowmuchitcanhelpyoutoget

throughanything.IwasinvolvedinacaraccidentwhereIwasknockedoffmymopedinBurton,

SalisburyRoad.Itleftmewithabreaktomypubicramus,(Pelvis)andaveryswollenandbruised

rightleg.Afterspendingtwonightsinhospital,Icamehometonumerousamountsofcards,flowers

andchocolates,some,frompeopleIhadntseenforyears.Iwasatadownpointaftertheaccident,

shakenupandverylow.ItwasntuntilanumberofpeoplestoppedandaskedmydadhowIwas

andtosendtheirloveeverytimeheleftthehousethatIcheeredupandgavemeareasontokeep

fightingtogetbetterquickerthanever.EventhelocalcouncillorstoppedhimandaskedhowIwas

doingandtosendhislove.IwasmorethanhappyreceivingcardsfromeveryonebutBurtonand

Winktoncaregrouphadputathoughtfulvoucherinthecard,Iwasveryhappygettingthecardlet

alonethevoucheraswell.Iwasunabletoleavemyhousefor23weeksaftertheaccidentasitwasverypainfultowalkor

evenmovemylegsomedays!Myfamilyweregreatandwerethere110%forme.Iwokethemin

theearlyhoursofthemorningtohelpmegetinoroutofbedasIcouldntliftmylegup.Inow

attendphysiotherapyregularlyandcanalmostwalkwithoutcrutches.Allmyfriendswerevery

supportiveandcameandvisitedmyhouseregularlytokeepmecompanyanduptodatewithwhat

wasgoingonatschool.ThismademestaypositiveandlookatwhatIhavearoundmeandthe

amountofsupportIhad.IamcurrentlyinmylastyearatTheGrangeSchoolandshouldbebuckleddownwithexamstress.

AsaresultoftheaccidentIwasleftunabletoattendschoolandsitmyexams,duetotheamountof

painmylegandpelviswascausingme.Theschoolhavebeenverysupportiveandkeepingus

updatedonwhatwashappeningwithmyexams.TheschoolallowedmetoattendtheLeaversday,

asthisisaverymemorabledayforus.Itwasverynicetogettoseeeveryoneandbeinvolvedinthe

lastdayofschoolandevennicertohaveanicelysignedshirthanginginmywardrobe.Iappreciate

theamountofsupporttheschoolhasgivenmegreatly.IhadmyaccidentthelastSundayoftheEasterholidays.Itwasveryfrighteningandhappenedjust

outsidemydrive.Theaccidentwasveryscaryandshookmeup.Myneighbourscameoutafter

hearingtheaccidentwhichhelpedsettlemeandanambulance,policeandfirebrigadewerecalled.

Everyonethatcametothescenewasveryniceandverycalming.Thepoliceofficerthatwasfirstto

arrivewasextremelyniceandhelpedmeout,shemanagedtocalmmedownsoitbecameless

stressful.Iwasthenplacedonastretcherwithaneckbrace,intothebackofanambulanceand

takentoBournemouthHospitalthenlatertransferredtoPooleHospital.

Hannah Sage


Are you aged between 13 and 19 years? Would you like to write for us? You can write about anything with a Christchurch connection. Email [email protected] (up to 600 words).

fi rst to arrive was extremely nice and helped me out, she managed to calm me down so it became less stressful. I was then placed on a stretcher with a neck brace, into the back of an ambulance and taken to Bournemouth Hospital then later transferred to Poole Hospital.

Hannah Sage

NowIunderstandthetruemeaningofco

mmunityspiritandhowmuchitcanhelp

youtoget

throughanything.Iwasinvolvedinaca

raccidentwhereIwasknockedoffmym

opedinBurton,

SalisburyRoad.Itleftmewithabreakt

omypubicramus,(Pelvis)andaverysw

ollenandbruised

rightleg.Afterspendingtwonightsinh

ospital,Icamehometonumerousamou

ntsofcards,flowers

andchocolates,some,frompeopleIhad

ntseenforyears.Iwasatadownpoint

aftertheaccident,

shakenupandverylow.Itwasntuntila

numberofpeoplestoppedandaskedm

ydadhowIwas

andtosendtheirloveeverytimeheleft

thehousethatIcheeredupandgavem

eareasontokeep

fightingtogetbetterquickerthanever.

Eventhelocalcouncillorstoppedhiman

daskedhowIwas

doingandtosendhislove.Iwasmoret

hanhappyreceivingcardsfromeveryon

ebutBurtonand

Winktoncaregrouphadputathought

fulvoucherinthecard,Iwasveryhappy

gettingthecardlet

alonethevoucheraswell.

Iwasunabletoleavemyhousefor23w

eeksaftertheaccidentasitwasverypai

nfultowalkor

evenmovemylegsomedays!Myfamil

yweregreatandwerethere110%form

e.Iwokethemin

theearlyhoursofthemorningtohelpm

egetinoroutofbedasIcouldntliftm

ylegup.Inow

attendphysiotherapyregularlyandcana

lmostwalkwithoutcrutches.Allmyfrie

ndswerevery

supportiveandcameandvisitedmyhou

seregularlytokeepmecompanyandu

ptodatewithwhat

wasgoingonatschool.Thismademesta

ypositiveandlookatwhatIhavearound

meandthe

amountofsupportIhad.

IamcurrentlyinmylastyearatTheGra

ngeSchoolandshouldbebuckleddown

withexamstress.

AsaresultoftheaccidentIwasleftuna

bletoattendschoolandsitmyexams,d

uetotheamountof

painmylegandpelviswascausingme.T

heschoolhavebeenverysupportiveand

keepingus

updatedonwhatwashappeningwithm

yexams.Theschoolallowedmetoatten

dtheLeaversday,

asthisisaverymemorabledayforus.It

wasverynicetogettoseeeveryonean

dbeinvolvedinthe

lastdayofschoolandevennicertohave

anicelysignedshirthanginginmyward

robe.Iappreciate

theamountofsupporttheschoolhasg

ivenmegreatly.

IhadmyaccidentthelastSundayofthe

Easterholidays.Itwasveryfrighteninga

ndhappenedjust

outsidemydrive.Theaccidentwasvery

scaryandshookmeup.Myneighbours

cameoutafter

hearingtheaccidentwhichhelpedsettl

emeandanambulance,policeandfireb

rigadewerecalled.

Everyonethatcametothescenewasve

ryniceandverycalming.Thepoliceoffice

rthatwasfirstto

arrivewasextremelyniceandhelpedm

eout,shemanagedtocalmmedownso

itbecameless

stressful.Iwasthenplacedonastretch

erwithaneckbrace,intothebackofan

ambulanceand

takentoBournemouthHospitalthenlate

rtransferredtoPooleHospital.

My moped after the accident

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Most people will be familiar with the red and yellow clad RNLI lifeguards who patrol Friars Cliff, Avon, and Highcliffe Castle beaches in Christchurch, but as the RNLI lifeguard supervisor, it is my responsibility to ensure they are trained and equipped to do the job.

I started with the RNLI eight years ago when I was 18, and worked as a lifeguard on the beaches in Poole. I then went on to be the RNLI lifeguard supervisor for West Dorset, before spending a year with the RNLIs beach safety team delivering the charitys Hit the Surf and Beach to City programmes to children. As seasonal posts they have allowed me to spend my winters in the Italian Dolomites working as a snowboard instructor.

This year I am the RNLI lifeguard supervisor for the beaches in Christchurch and Boscombe and so far its been great. I love learning new things and developing new skills and this job is so diverse, its always rewarding. Its very satisfying to come into a new area and get fully involved in the local community. Sometimes they might not have been in contact with the RNLI lifeguards before and its great to be able to go into the local schools and see the beach education we deliver be appreciated and put into practice. The RNLI lifeguards also support the RNLI fundraising events organised by the Mudeford Lifeboat Guild, and will have a presence at Mudefords RNLI Lifeboat Day. The fundraisers are all volunteers who work hard to raise funds to ensure the lifeguards and volunteer lifeboat crews have the training and equipment we need, so its really essential we also put something back.

I am in charge of 25 RNLI lifeguards, 17 at Boscombe and

8 at Christchurch. This means I do a variety of things behind the scenes to ensure they can do their day job. At the start of the season I recruit the lifeguard teams and organise the two-week induction process they all must complete before going out on the beach, I plan their shifts, organise payroll, and deal with any ad hoc issues that might crop up. At the beginning of the week, after a busy weekend, I visit each of my beaches and make sure the teams have all the kit and supplies they need, I restock stuff they have used over the weekend, and check nothing is damaged.

After a weekend I also collect the paperwork on which the incidents are recorded. As well as providing a daily log on activities, these will be analysed at the end of the season. From these records the RNLI can see what incidents were the most common in particular areas, which helps us prioritise our beach safety education programme and possibly focus the training the lifeguards receive on dealing with these types of incidents. Taking the names and addresses of the casualties also helps us work out whether there is a specifi c area in the country from which casualties are coming and we can look at taking our education programme to them.

I lead the twice-weekly training and fi tness sessions for the RNLI lifeguard teams, this is important to keep them fi t and focussed for the season and honing their rescue and fi rst aid skills. We recently did some training with the local volunteer lifeboat crew at Mudeford. Its common for us to work together in real life situations and so its important that we work together as a team.

Last but in no way least, I am the liaison point with the local authority and the other emergency services to make sure were working effectively together. As the RNLI lifeguards are fi rst responders to the ambulance service we often get called to incidents off the beach as well.

All in all, the summer season is a busy few months for the RNLI lifeguard teams, but we really enjoy it and look forward to meeting the beach users at Christchurch this year, please do come and say hello.


Jenny Hutchinson, 26 years old from Swanage.RNLI lifeguard supervisor for Boscombe and Christchurch

A Day in the Life of...

any ad hoc issues that might crop up. At the beginning

8 at Christchurch. This means I do a variety of things behind the scenes to ensure they can do their day job. At the start of the season I recruit the lifeguard teams and organise the two-week induction process they all must complete before going out on the beach, I plan their shifts, organise payroll, and deal with any ad hoc issues that might crop up. At the beginning

The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is the charity that saves lives at

sea. Its lifeboat volunteers provide a 24-hour search and rescue service around the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland coasts. In 2001, the RNLI trialled a lifeguard service in the south west and now provides safety patrols on 150 beaches around the UK. In 2009, the charity provided a lifeguard service for the fi rst time in Christchurch. This year RNLI lifeguards

will provide safety cover from 10am until 6pm 7 days a week from Saturday 3 July until Sunday 5 September on Christchurch beaches; Friars Cliff, Avon Beach, and Highcliffe Castle. They will work closely along side the volunteer lifeboat crew at Mudeford.

Trained professionals

Thanks to a comprehensive training package and strict fi tness and competency standards, RNLI lifeguards are able to respond quickly and effectively to any incident. They must also complete a three-day First Aid course, which means they are equipped to provide a high standard of fi rst aid care and are able to provide very high levels of trauma, injury and illness management on the beach.

However, 95 per cent of the work the RNLI lifeguards do

is to prevent incidents occurring in the fi rst place. On the beach they position and move the bathing fl ags in response to the prevailing conditions, provide guidance and advise to beach users and alert people to the dangers and hazards on the beach.

Beach safety tips

If youre heading to the beach this summer, spare a thought for safety. The RNLI is urging anyone planning a trip to the beach and, particularly, anyone thinking of going into the water, to choose a lifeguarded beach and swim in the area between the red and yellow fl ags. The RNLI have compiled some simple steps you can take to stay safe on the beach.

Wherever possible, always swim at a lifeguarded beach, visit www.goodbeachguide.co.uk for more information on your chosen beach

Always read and obey the safety signs, usually found at the entrance to the beach. These will help you avoid potential hazards on the beach and identify the safest areas for swimming.

When on a lifeguarded beach, fi nd the red and yellow fl ags and always swim or bodyboard between them this area is patrolled by lifeguards.

Never swim alone.

If you get in trouble, stick your hand in the air and shout for help.

If you see someone in diffi culty, never attempt a rescue. Tell a lifeguard or, if you cant see a lifeguard, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard.

Funding

Despite a contribution from the Local Authority or private beach owner, which goes towards the lifeguards wages, the charity relies on generous public support to ensure they can continue to provide the service. Last summer the RNLI launched the South West Lifeguard Appeal, which aims to raise 500,000 by 2012 towards the 5 million a year it costs to provide a lifeguard service in the region. For more information visit www.rnli.org.uk/supportourlifeguards

Photographs taken by Sophie Turner and Owen Howells

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Church Street is probably the oldest thoroughfare in Christchurch. Long before it led pilgrims to the Norman Priory; it saw the weak and the sick pass by on their way to be cared for by the monks at the Old Saxon Minster. As the Old Saxon Minster was more than likely on the site of a much older religious site (it was the habit of early Christian missionaries to position their churches on the sites of pagan worship), then Church Street would have been the pathway for the earliest inhabitants of Christchurch, perhaps back in the Bronze Age, making their way to worship the old gods. If you stand at the beginning of the pedestrianised part of Church Street your eye will be taken, not to the North Porch entrance, but to the eastern end of the Church. This is probably where the smaller Saxon Minster would have been. It is most likely that the buildings ranged along this ancient street were developed to cater for the people making their way to worship over the centuries. There would have undoubtedly been inns and beer houses. Although in his book, In Search Of England, written in the 1920s, H. V. Morton describes Church Street as a daintier street.

In Christchurch near the Priory is a short narrow street full of tea shops. It is so full of tea shops that several waitresses and proprietresses picket the door ways and say with a smile if you appear to linger bunwards Oh wouldnt you like some tea? And you think Oh probably I would and you become defl ected from the Priory. Goodness alone knows how many religious pilgrims have been lured to repletion in this street of sirens.

Visitors to the Priory today are more likely to be lured away by a fi lled panini or one shot cappuccino! The buildings on the west side of Church Street date from the 1400s to the 1970s. The modern 1974 development swept away the Old Dolphin Inn as well as the shops either side. In the 1841 census, Thomas Tongue is listed as the victualler at the Dolphin Inn. He is there with his wife, Ann and daughter Jane. It is also worth recording

that an old name for Wick Lane was Dolphin Lane. The Dolphin Inn suffered a disastrous fi re in the 1870s when the thatched roof near the chimney was set alight. The report in the Christchurch Times refers to this well known and long established hostelry. The fi re took hold at 10pm and although it was a rain drenched night the fi re took hold. Despite the rain, a large crowd gathered to witness the rapid progress of the fi re; aided perhaps by the action of somebody who cut the hose attached to the fi re engine. The Mayor, Mr Lemmon, obviously incensed by this act of sabotage, offered a reward of 2 for the arrest of perpetrator. The owner of the building was insured with the Sun insurance company (there is a fi re mark for the same company which can be seen on a cottage nearer the Priory). The Dolphin was rebuilt, though this time with a slate roof.The Dolphin Inn carried on its business for another hundred years, when the trams arrived in 1905 the pub was perfectly positioned at the end of the line from Poole and Bournemouth to give refreshment to weary travellers. The Dolphin site was reduced in the late 1930s when its stables and courtyard were removed to make way for the new trolley bus terminal. By the late 1960s the whole site from Church Lane to Wick Lane was up for re development. The old buildings did not meet the requirements of modern shops and they were swept away. It was replaced by a development that satisfi ed the modern shopkeeper but is devoid of charm. One part was preserved however, the old trolley bus turntable, it is still there and can be seen through a gap in the buildings in Wick Lane.Pictures copyright of the Christchurch Local History Society and the Red House Museum

With acknowledgements to the late Allen White, Christchurch Historian.

The Christchurch Local History Society produces a quarterly journal for its members (also available to purchase at Christchurch Information Centre) and organises a series of talks from September to May. These take place at the Christchurch Junior School in Clarendon Road, on the rst Tuesday of the month. Local History Room, Christchurch Library, 29 High Street, Christchurch, BH23 1AW. Tel: 485938 This room is open weekdays from 10am to 12.30pm (except Wednesdays). It is staffed by volunteers drawn from the membership of the society.More information on the Society can be found at www.historychristchurch.org

The Dolphin Inn

Church Street is probably the oldest thoroughfare in Christchurch. Long before it led pilgrims to the Norman Priory; it saw the weak and the sick pass by on their way to be cared for by the monks at the Old Saxon Minster. As the Old Saxon Minster was more than likely on the site of a much older religious site (it was the habit of early Christian missionaries to position their churches on the sites of pagan worship), then Church Street would have been the pathway for the earliest inhabitants of Christchurch, perhaps back in the Bronze Age, making their way to worship the old gods. If you stand at the beginning of the pedestrianised part of Church Street your eye will be taken, not to the North Porch entrance, but to the eastern end of the Church. This is probably where the smaller Saxon Minster would have been. It is most likely that the buildings ranged along this ancient street were developed to cater for the people making their way to worship over the centuries. There would have undoubtedly been inns and beer houses. Although in his book, In Search Of England, written in the 1920s, H. V. Morton describes Church Street as a daintier street. In Christchurch near the Priory is a short narrow street full of tea shops. It is so full of tea shops that several waitresses and proprietresses picket the door ways and say with a smile if you appear to linger bunwards Oh wouldnt you like some tea? And you think Oh probably I would and you become deflected from the Priory. Goodness alone knows how many religious pilgrims have been lured to repletion in this street of sirens. Visitors to the Priory today are more likely to be lured away by a filled panini or one shot cappuccino! The buildings on the west side of Church Street date from the 1400s to the 1970s. The modern 1974 development swept away the Old Dolphin Inn as well as the shops either side. In the 1841 census, Thomas Tongue is listed as the victualler at the Dolphin Inn. He is there with his wife, Ann and daughter Jane. It is also worth recording that an old name for Wick Lane was Dolphin Lane. The Dolphin Inn suffered a disastrous fire in the 1870s when the thatched roof near the chimney was set alight. The report in the Christchurch Times refers to this well known and long established hostelry. The fire took hold at 10pm and although it was a rain drenched night the fire took hold. Despite the rain, a large crowd gathered to witness the rapid progress of the fire; aided perhaps by the action of somebody who cut the hose attached to the fire engine. The Mayor, Mr Lemmon, obviously incensed by this act of sabotage, offered a reward of 2 for the arrest of perpetrator. The owner of the building was insured with the Sun insurance company (there is a fire mark for the same company which can be seen on a cottage nearer the Priory). The Dolphin was rebuilt, though this time with a slate roof.

Church Street around 1834 by Benjamin Ferry. The Dolphin Inn is on the right with a thatched roof.

The Dolphin Inn

Church Street around 1834 by Benjamin Ferry. The Dolphin Inn is on the right with a thatched roof.

This shows the Dolphin Inn around the 1930s looking towards the High Street, later in that decade the buildings in the foreground were demolished to provide access to the new trolley bus turntable which was built in the pub court yard.



Highcliffe Charity Players are performing Mack & Mabel at the Regent from Wednesday 28 Saturday 31 July 7.30pm with a Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm. We have 2 FREE TICKETS for Wednesday 28 July 7.30pm to give away! All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is ll in your details and post back to us!

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Thursday 1 July 2.30pm & 7.30pm 10National Theatre by satellite LONDON ASSURANCE by Dion Boucicault

Fri 2 & Mon 5 Wed 7 July 7.30pm Mats Tues & Wed 2.30pmSEX & THE CITY 2 (15)

Saturday 3 July 12.15pm & 5.30pm 5 Child 2.50HELEN OGRADY DRAMA ACADEMY

Sunday 4 July 7.30pm 7.50 LETS CELEBRATESwish of the Curtain Theatre School

Fri 9 & Sat 10 July 7.30pm 9 Concs 7 Child 5.50Christchurch Youth ProjectBACK TO THE 80s The Totally Awesome Musical

Sun 11 Thurs 15 July 7.30pm Mats Mon Thurs 2.30pmPRINCE OF PERSIA (12A)

Friday 16 July 7.30pm 20.50 Concs 19THE DRIFTERS IN CONCERT

Sat 17 Tues 20 July 7.30pm Mats Sun Tues 2.30pmLETTERS TO JULIET (PG) Vanessa Redgrave

Wed 21 July 7.30pm 16.50 Lucky StarsDEAN FRIEDMAN IN CONCERT

Thurs 22 & Fri 23 July 7.30pm Mat Fri 2.30pmTHE BACK-UP PLAN (12A) J Lo

Saturday 24 July 2.30pm 12 7.30pm 14.50 Concs 13.50WONDERFUL DAYAirlie Scott & Rhythm Boys celebrate Doris Day

Wed 28 Sat 31 July 7.30pm Mat Sat 31 2.30pmHighcliffe Charity PlayersMACK & MABELWed & Sat Mat 10 Thurs & Fri 11.50 Concs 10 Sat Eve 12

Sunday 1 August 7.30pm 18.50 Concessions 17.50DOLLY A Celebration of Dolly Parton with Musicians & Dancers

Mon 2 Thurs 5 August 7.30pm Mats: Wed & Thurs 2.30pmTWILIGHT SAGA: THE ECLIPSE ( )

Tues 3 & Tues 17 August 2.30pm 12 Concs 11Olde Tyme Players KISS ME GOODNIGHT SGT MAJOR!

Fri 6 & Sat 7 + Mon 9 Thurs 12 August 7.30pmMats: Mon, Wed & Thurs 2.30pmSHREK FOREVER AFTER (U) 2D

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25 Jun15 July Mixed Media The Hayloft, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1HX Free admission 10-4 daily. CADArts 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com email [email protected]

3 July All the fun of the fete! Come along to the Priory Churchs all singing, dancing and sparkling Summer 2010 Fete! Taking place from 10.30am to 4pm in the grounds of the Priory Church. The day promises to be lots of fun and will be opened by The Mayor of Christchurch. There will be a wide range of stalls to pick up bargains at, refreshments (including coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and a BBQ), along with a bouncy castle, competitions and entertainment, including dancing, singing & a brass band). Sure to appeal to girls (of all ages!), there will be a new Glitter And Go Salon at the fete, where girls can stop by and have their hair glittered or braided, fun nail decorations and lots more to choose from the salon menu - should be great fun!! In addition, there will be Tower Tours of the Priory Church, the Priory Shop will be open .... come along and enjoy a great day!

4 July Highcliffe Rotary Club invites you to an afternoon of Jazz music and fun for the family at Highcliffe Castle on Sunday 4th July 1pm - 5pm. Entrance is free with raffl e and programme sales to benefi t Life Education Wessex. This local charity delivers health education to all our children and will be attending along with Harold, the giraffe, who will be pleased to meet the children

2 - 4 July Christchurch Music Festival, Christchurch Quay. Enjoy a weekend of live music and dance in the marquee. Starts Friday at 6.00pm. Saturday & Sunday from Midday. Refreshments and Bar.

4 July Friars Cliff Beach Litter Surveys. Meet on the wave wall below Steamer Point Car Park at 10.30am All equipment and refreshments are provided. The information gathered will help build a better picture of how litter varies with environmental and seasonal factors. It will also be used to raise awareness of the problems and dangers of coastal and marine litter to both humans and wildlife through the Marine Conservation Societys Adopt-a-Beach Scheme. 01202 495229 [email protected]

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10 July Grange Choral Society perform - Requiem - Durufl e, Polovtsian Dances - Borodin, Love Waltzes - Brahms in the magnifi cent surroundings of Christchurch Priory. 7.30pm Doors Open at 7.00pm Tickets on sale at Christchurch Information Centre.

10 JulyAfternoon Tea Dance at the Priory Hall, Whitehall, Christchurch 2pm-4pm Organised by The Lions Club of Christchurch. Enjoy live music, dance, chat, meet new friends, tea & cakes. 2 Pay at the door. Please call Barrie Kenyon 01425 240177 to book in.

11 JulyThe Lions Club of Christchurch is organising a Car Boot Sale at Stanpit Recreation Ground, Christchurch. All proceeds to Charity. 8.00am - 1.00pm Refreshments available. Enquiries: 01202-426206

18 JulyFree Annual Open Day Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre Experience a huge variety of FREE sports and activities which are available at this Leisure Centre.

20 - 24 July & 27 - 31 July Bournemouth Shakespeare Players open air production of William Shakespeares Romeo & Juliet. Bring along a chair and picnic, however, limited seating will be available. Priory House Gardens, rear of Priory Church. Performances commence at 7.30pm. Gates open at 7.00pm Tickets on sale at Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street. Adults 9.00 Concessions 7.00 for Party bookings Tel: 01202 534776

23-29 July Do it for Druitt. Mixed Media exhibition in aid of the new community centre to be built in Christchurch. The Hayloft Studio and Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch. BH23 1HX Free admission 10-4 daily. CADArts 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com e mail [email protected]

24 - 25 July MUDEFORD ARTS FESTIVAL The theme this year will be the Mermaid. Artists, clubs and societies will be exhibiting and selling. 11am to 4pm

28 JulyBourne Bumpers - Ladies Morris Ye Olde George Inn Dancing in the courtyard from 8.00pm on the last Wedneday of May to August Folk Music Session in the Barn from 8.30pm All Welcome Join in or just

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11 AugChildrens Craft Activities at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am - 4.00pm Contact Highcliffe Castle for further Information. 01425 278807

13 AugCrafts in the Garden at The Redhouse Museum An opportunity for visitors to meet and purchase crafts direct from the maker at the Red House Museum, Quay Road, Christchurch BH23 1BU. 10-4. Free Admission. Paintings, Pottery, Jewellery, Textiles, Wood etc. CADArts 01202 428004 www.cadarts.com email [email protected]

14 - 15 Aug Christchurch Carnival & Fireworks (Formerly known as Christchurch Regatta) A Weekend for all the family on Christchurch Quay with fun events, live music, dog show and fun fair. Carnival & Fireworks will be held on Saturday 14th

18 AugChildrens Craft Activities at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am - 4.00pm Contact Highcliffe Castle for further Information. 01425 278807

19 - 22 Aug Bournemouth Air Festival 2010. Awesome air displays, attractions and fantastic evening entertainment Bournemouth is ready to welcome you to the UKs biggest free aviation Festival! BY THE SEA & COMPLETELY FREE! Full details will be available soon on http://www.bournemouthair.co.uk

25 Aug Childrens Storytelling Day at Highcliffe Castle 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm FREE EVENT

25 AugBourne Bumpers - Ladies Morris Ye Olde George Inn Dancing in the courtyard from 8.00pm on the last Wednesday of May to August Folk Music Session in the Barn from 8.30pm All Welcome Join in or just simply listen. Admission is FREE. For more information please look us up; www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/christchurchfolk/

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