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Hello and Welcome to the April

edition of Christchurch Eye! This is

the month where Spring really gets

into full swing! March has been a mixture

of weather with some lovely sunny days

and a lot of wet days! I’ve been decorating

my kitchen window with daffodils and

tulips to brighten up these miserable wet

days; ‘April showers’ is usually the saying

for this month, let’s hope that is the case

rather than the awful torrential rain we’ve

been having. I barely recognise our chooks

wading in our so called garden; it’s more

like a mud bath!

Well March has seen a very exciting month

for Christchurch eye! Just a few days

before going to press, the Bournemouth

Echo and the New Milton Advertiser &

Times, both featured the launch of our new

Privilege Club Card Scheme. The Privilege

Club lets you enjoy discounts and special

offers with many shops, pubs and services

here in Christchurch encouraging support

for our local economy. You can read more

about how you can become a Privilege

Club Member on our back page and you

can keep up to date with new offers on our

website www.christchurcheye.co.uk

Inside this month’s issue you can read all

about Women’s Workout and their new

ultrasonic treatment ‘Sonic Slim’; my

interview with The Kings ‘new Queen’;

Christchurch Scouts & Guides ‘Gangshow’

review and we tell you a little about the

story behind Easter plus lots, lots more as

ever!

Why not try your hand at our monthly

Sudoku competition to be in with a chance

of winning a beautiful bouquet of fl owers

from Fairmile Florists? Well done to Liz

Crockford who won February’s prize of a

bouquet of fl owers and also to Jane Noble

who won the Refl exology treatment! Enjoy!

I am always looking for new ways of

making our community magazine as useful

and interesting as possible so please feel

free to email me with your suggestions

and, if you are friends with local business

people, let them know about Christchurch

Eye and our new Privilege Club. The more

businesses that join the Privilege club, the

more discounts available to our members!

Thanks!

You can now follow us on Facebook and

Twitter (though the latter is only just starting

out) to keep you updated with everything

that’s going on at Christchurch Eye.

Due to popular demand, Christchurch

Eye is now printing even more copies

each month to enable a wider coverage

of the BH23 area. You can now fi nd us in

Highcliffe, Mudeford, Bransgore & Burton!

Happy Easter to you all!

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Editor’s letter

Young Amateur Photographer Winner 1

Editor’s letter 2

• Health & Fitness 4Women’s Workout ‘Slim Sonic’ 4Watersports 7Refl exology Competition 19

• Easter 8

• Food & Drink 11Recipe 11Restaurant Review 12The Kings New Queen 14Christchurch Local History Society 15

• Young Fun 16

• Hair & Beauty 17

• Coffee Break 18

• Business & Professional 19

• Motoring 20Road Test 20

• Community 22Christchurch Community Celebrations 22Children’s Book Review 24Young Amateur Photographers Competition 24Theatre Review 25A Day in the Life of.... 26Girlguiding UK 27Community Events 28Useful Telephone Numbers 30

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I’m Christine owner of Women’s Workout, the place in Christchurch where ladies come to have fun whilst getting the

benefi ts of health and fi tness.

Since opening seven years ago I have discussed fat loss with hundreds of people and almost everyone has a problem spot - usually the abdomen or back of the arms. Unfortunately for many, these are the last areas to get reduced; instead they lose weight from their face or chest. This is because the body decides where the fat’s going to be deposited or used from.

I know how frustrating this is and I’ve been looking for a way of overcoming this very problem for years. I’ve researched and tested products without success - until now – Sonic Slim!

Sonic Slim is a safe, ultrasonic treatment. It works by stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to release a hormone that causes the fat cells in the target area to release the stored energy into the blood stream, a process known as lipolysis. As long as this energy is used up by exercise within 60 minutes then the result is à-la-carte slimming!

I know you will be sceptical, I was. So take a look at the before and after photos then look closely at the echo scans. They clearly show a reduction not just in fat below the skin but also fat (known as visceral fat) that is stored deep in the body. Clinical

trials in hospitals and universities show an average reduction of 5cm if the abdomen is targeted in a 12-treatment programme. That’s 2” off your waist!

Sonic Slim is now available at Women’s Workout and to celebrate we are offering a 12-treatment programme at the special price of £180 (Normally £220). Just complete a questionnaire at the beginning and the end of your treatment to qualify for this special price. Go online or call now to fi nd out more. www.womensworkout.co.uk – 01202 488482

Are you frustrated that after working hard in the gym there’s a trouble spot you simply cannot shift?

Mother’s Day FeatureHealth & Fitness

Are you frustrated that after working hard in the gym there’s a trouble spot you simply cannot shift?

I’m Christine owner of Women’s Workout, the place in Christchurch where ladies come to have fun whilst getting the benefits of health and fitness.

Since opening seven years ago I have discussed fat loss with hundreds of people and almost everyone has a problem spot - usually the abdomen or back of the arms. Unfortunately for many, these are the last areas to get reduced; instead they lose weight from their face or chest. This is because the body decides where the fat’s going to be deposited or used from.

I know how frustrating this is and I’ve been looking for a way of overcoming this very problem for years. I’ve researched and tested products without success - until now – Sonic Slim!

Sonic Slim is a safe, ultrasonic treatment. It works by stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to release a hormone that causes the fat cells in the target area to release the stored energy into the blood stream, a process known as lipolysis. As long as this energy is used up by exercise within 60 minutes then the result is à-la-carte slimming!

I know you will be sceptical, I was. So take a look at the before and after photos then look closely at the echo scans. They clearly show a reduction not just in fat below the skin but also fat (known as visceral fat) that is stored deep in the body. Clinical trials in hospitals and universities show an average reduction of 5cm if the abdomen is targeted in a 12-treatment programme. That’s 2" off your waist!

Sonic Slim is now available at Women’s Workout and to celebrate we are offering a 12-treatment programme at the special price of £180 (Normally £220). Just complete a questionnaire at the beginning and the end of your treatment to qualify for this special price. Go online or call now to find out more. www.womensworkout.co.uk – 01202 488482

Are you frustrated that after working hard in the gym there’s a trouble spot you simply cannot shift?

I’m Christine owner of Women’s Workout, the place in Christchurch where ladies come to have fun whilst getting the benefits of health and fitness.

Since opening seven years ago I have discussed fat loss with hundreds of people and almost everyone has a problem spot - usually the abdomen or back of the arms. Unfortunately for many, these are the last areas to get reduced; instead they lose weight from their face or chest. This is because the body decides where the fat’s going to be deposited or used from.

I know how frustrating this is and I’ve been looking for a way of overcoming this very problem for years. I’ve researched and tested products without success - until now – Sonic Slim!

Sonic Slim is a safe, ultrasonic treatment. It works by stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to release a hormone that causes the fat cells in the target area to release the stored energy into the blood stream, a process known as lipolysis. As long as this energy is used up by exercise within 60 minutes then the result is à-la-carte slimming!

I know you will be sceptical, I was. So take a look at the before and after photos then look closely at the echo scans. They clearly show a reduction not just in fat below the skin but also fat (known as visceral fat) that is stored deep in the body. Clinical trials in hospitals and universities show an average reduction of 5cm if the abdomen is targeted in a 12-treatment programme. That’s 2" off your waist!

Sonic Slim is now available at Women’s Workout and to celebrate we are offering a 12-treatment programme at the special price of £180 (Normally £220). Just complete a questionnaire at the beginning and the end of your treatment to qualify for this special price. Go online or call now to find out more. www.womensworkout.co.uk – 01202 488482

Are you frustrated that after working hard in the gym there’s a trouble spot you simply cannot shift?

I’m Christine owner of Women’s Workout, the place in Christchurch where ladies come to have fun whilst getting the benefits of health and fitness.

Since opening seven years ago I have discussed fat loss with hundreds of people and almost everyone has a problem spot - usually the abdomen or back of the arms. Unfortunately for many, these are the last areas to get reduced; instead they lose weight from their face or chest. This is because the body decides where the fat’s going to be deposited or used from.

I know how frustrating this is and I’ve been looking for a way of overcoming this very problem for years. I’ve researched and tested products without success - until now – Sonic Slim!

Sonic Slim is a safe, ultrasonic treatment. It works by stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to release a hormone that causes the fat cells in the target area to release the stored energy into the blood stream, a process known as lipolysis. As long as this energy is used up by exercise within 60 minutes then the result is à-la-carte slimming!

I know you will be sceptical, I was. So take a look at the before and after photos then look closely at the echo scans. They clearly show a reduction not just in fat below the skin but also fat (known as visceral fat) that is stored deep in the body. Clinical trials in hospitals and universities show an average reduction of 5cm if the abdomen is targeted in a 12-treatment programme. That’s 2" off your waist!

Sonic Slim is now available at Women’s Workout and to celebrate we are offering a 12-treatment programme at the special price of £180 (Normally £220). Just complete a questionnaire at the beginning and the end of your treatment to qualify for this special price. Go online or call now to find out more. www.womensworkout.co.uk – 01202 488482

Are you frustrated that after working hard in the gym there’s a trouble spot you simply cannot shift?

I’m Christine owner of Women’s Workout, the place in Christchurch where ladies come to have fun whilst getting the benefits of health and fitness.

Since opening seven years ago I have discussed fat loss with hundreds of people and almost everyone has a problem spot - usually the abdomen or back of the arms. Unfortunately for many, these are the last areas to get reduced; instead they lose weight from their face or chest. This is because the body decides where the fat’s going to be deposited or used from.

I know how frustrating this is and I’ve been looking for a way of overcoming this very problem for years. I’ve researched and tested products without success - until now – Sonic Slim!

Sonic Slim is a safe, ultrasonic treatment. It works by stimulating the body’s natural mechanisms to release a hormone that causes the fat cells in the target area to release the stored energy into the blood stream, a process known as lipolysis. As long as this energy is used up by exercise within 60 minutes then the result is à-la-carte slimming!

I know you will be sceptical, I was. So take a look at the before and after photos then look closely at the echo scans. They clearly show a reduction not just in fat below the skin but also fat (known as visceral fat) that is stored deep in the body. Clinical trials in hospitals and universities show an average reduction of 5cm if the abdomen is targeted in a 12-treatment programme. That’s 2" off your waist!

Sonic Slim is now available at Women’s Workout and to celebrate we are offering a 12-treatment programme at the special price of £180 (Normally £220). Just complete a questionnaire at the beginning and the end of your treatment to qualify for this special price. Go online or call now to find out more. www.womensworkout.co.uk – 01202 488482

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We asked shop manager Paul Barrow what makes Crazywater different. ‘We only deal with brands that share our high standards, plus we pride ourselves on our excellent customer service and great product knowledge. The big difference is when our staff are not in the shop you will find them sailing, paddling, riding or boating in and around Christchurch Bay on kayaks, bodyboards, surf boards, wakeboards and RIBs.

Paul says, ‘with all this local knowledge we are regu-larly asked where to launch a boat, windsurf or where to go bodyboarding in this area so we are pleased to have been involved with the new Christchurch Bay website that brings together a lot of local watersports information in one place at www.christchurchbay.org

Crazywater is the place for sit-on-top kayaks and kay-aking and they have a huge stock of Ocean Kayaks. These are the original and best sit-on-top kayaks with over 20 different models to choose from. Besides be-ing great fun for all ages to paddle Ocean Kayaks are used for fishing, diving and surfing plus they are ideal for exploring rivers, harbours and the sea.

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Pentecost is the festival when Christians celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit. It is celebrated on the Sunday 50 days after Easter.

Pentecost is regarded as the birthday of the Christian church, and the start of the church’s mission to the world.

Pentecost is a happy festival. Ministers in church often wear robes with red in the design as a symbol of the flames in which the Holy Spirit came to earth. Pentecost comes from a Jewish harvest festival called Shavuot. The apostles were celebrating this festival when the Holy Spirit descended on them. It sounded like a very strong wind, and it looked like tongues of fire. The apostles then found themselves speaking in foreign languages, inspired by the Holy Spirit. People passing by at first thought that they must be drunk, but the apostle Peter told the crowd that the apostles were full of the Holy Spirit.

Relatively newer elements such as the Easter Bunny and Easter egg hunts have become part of the holiday’s modern celebrations, and those aspects are often celebrated by many Christians and non-Christians alike.

Candles and eggs are symbols of resurrection and new life at Easter.

Nearly three months of the Christian year are devoted to celebrating the events that surrounded the end of Jesus’ life on earth: his death

by crucifixion and his rising to life again and ascending to heaven. The period begins on Shrove Tuesday and continues through Holy Week and Easter to Ascension Day. The dates are fixed in relation to each other but Easter varies from year to year between late March and late April.

Easter is the most important annual religious feast in the Christian year. According to Christian scripture, Jesus was resurrected from the dead on the third day after his crucifixion. Christians celebrate this resurrection on Easter Day or Easter Sunday (also Resurrection Day or Resurrection Sunday), two days after Good Friday and three days after Maundy Thursday. Easter also refers to the season of the church year called Eastertide or the Easter Season. Traditionally the Easter Season lasted for the forty days from Easter Day until Ascension Day but now officially lasts for the fifty days until Pentecost. The first week of the Easter Season is known as Easter Week or the Octave of Easter. Easter also marks the end of Lent, a season of fasting, prayer, and penance.

Ascension Day celebrates Jesus’ ascension to heaven after he was resurrected on Easter Day. In some accounts, he was seen being lifted up into heaven and two men in white robes appeared saying that he would return in the same way.

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Food & Drink

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The Food Files:This month...

RarebitIngredients225g good quality mature cheddar25g butter 3 tbsp Ringwood beerpinch salt & pepper1/2 tsp dry English Mustard1 egg beaten

Method• Place cheese, beer and butter in a thick bottom pan.• Slowly melt over moderate heat.• Add salt & pepper and mustard and mix until mixture

starts to thicken.• Cool slightly and add egg.• Smear on thick cut toast and grill until browned.You can add ham, smoked salmon, tomato or even fried egg to jazz up an old classic!Darren, cheese & alfi es

Food & Drink

The menu is extensive but not intimidating, offering a range of fresh, locally sourced, seasonal produce. The restaurant structures its menu with this in mind and provides a number of specials. Starters include tantilising Tempura of Tiger Prawns with a sweet chilli sauce, ever popular Mussels, either Mariniere or Thai style, Teriyaki Beef, warm spring onion and noodle salad and Saute Squid with chorizo salad. Prices are between £3.95 and £6.50. The prawns I had were fantastic with a really light batter.

Mains offer a great choice including Loin of pork with crushed new potatoes, garlic green bean and grain mustard sauce, Poached fi llet of haddock with sautéed leeks and lemon butter sauce, Fillet of Seabass with chorizo, saute potatoes, spinach and butternut squash puree and a excellent range of West Country Steaks. Prices are reasonable from to £8.95 to £19.95. The haddock was perfectly cooked and the butter sauce really worked well with it.

Desserts are a real strength of The Kings. If you get a chance, try the Trio of Chocolate - Indulgent and beautifully presented.

The Kings is a truly local restaurant, utilising all that is best about Christchurch and it surroundings. Fish from Mudeford, vegetables from the New Forest, meat from Salisbury and cheese from the Isle of Wight.

Future plans for The Kings? Claire Stepney, General Manager told us that work is starting on the function room at the rear of the building to turn it into a Georgian sitting room that will serve afternoon tea, complete with wood panelling, comfy chairs and mood lighting.

If the rest of the hotel is anything to go by it’s sure to be a great success. Claire is clearly passionate and focussed and a testament to the team who work with her. We would thoroughly recommend The Kings.

Adam Lynk

The Kings is situated in the heart of Christchurch, opposite the bowling green on Bridge Street. Formerly known as The Kings Arms, it was once my Dad’s favourite haunt.

I remember enjoying a bottle of coke here, watching the salmon fi shermen and waiting for my dad to fi nish his pint of “man’s ale”. I have always held a great fondness for the place and

when I was asked to review The Kings, I must admit, I was a bit nervous. Would it live up to my childhood preconceptions? Well, it certainly surpassed those. When you walk through the gorgeous double Georgian doors you know that you are entering a piece of Christchurch history. The entrance is grand but welcoming and makes you feel that you are about to enjoy a real treat. The staff immediately greeted us with genuine warmth and invited us to enjoy a pre dinner drink in the crisp, chic and contemporary bar. Afterwards, feeling relaxed, we made our way across to the busy main dining room. The room was alive with the sound of people talking, laughing and enjoying themselves. The buzz created a natural energy and excitement and a sense of intimacy that ensured conversations would not be overheard. The dining room is decorated impeccably with beautiful chandeliers creating a warm glow throughout. Each table is lit with three small candles.

The staff were exceptionally well informed and attentive, providing details regarding the specials and their origin.

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The Kings is situated in the heart of

Restaurant ReviewThe Kings, Christchurch

Adam

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Food & Drink

Cheryl: What niche do you feel the Kings Hotel & Restaurant offer?

Claire: The Kings will soon be able to offer the ideal place to escape the hustle and bustle of a busy morning shopping, or just a chance to read the papers and relax in the most beautifully resorted Georgian sitting room from 7.00am until midnight. It will be the perfect location to rest your feet and recline in one of the deep sofas or arm chairs and indulge in a fresh morning coffee or light lunch, or for later in the day share a traditional Dorset afternoon tea.

Cheryl: What makes it special? And obviously it’s a great location.......

Claire: The Kings offers the most romantic backdrop for intimate celebrations, private occasions, wedding ceremonies and receptions, hosting from 2 to 120 guests. The views from the hotel and restaurant across the beautiful historic Priory, the heritage Bowling Green, Norman Hall and Castle remains, provide a magical backdrop for wedding reception drinks and photographs.

Cheryl: How would you describe the food at The Kings?

Claire: Provenance is a key element of all our menus. Having grown up in the Devon / Dorset borders I am well aware of the fantastic food producers the area boasts and their produce is what makes our menus. We are constantly looking to build relationships with our local food community. We bring some of the fi nest ingredients the area has to offer into the Kings kitchen, and then let our passionate team of chefs’ work their magic to create the best tasting local food, at value for money.

Cheryl: Do you have any special promotions?

Claire: We are all looking forward to the Christchurch Food Festival in May. Our team of chefs will be preparing a new two-course menu each day for only £10, and we will offer traditional afternoon cream teas from £5 per person.

During the Food Festival celebrations on Tuesday 11th May we will be hosting a ‘Royalty Evening’. In the spirit of the theme, guests are invited to dress for the occasion in regal attire and enjoy a delicious menu with live music and entertainment. The menu will be fi t for a king, or queen, and all our team are already designing their costumes – a great night out for fun and laughter – booking will be essential. Tickets £39.50 per person.

Christchurch Eye were invited along to the stunning historic, Georgian building known as The Kings to meet Claire Stepney, their new manager. This was a great opportunity to fi nd out a little about their new Queen!

Cheryl: What were doing before you came to the Kings?

Claire: I grew up in rural Devon within a family business of a local community village store and bakery, so I soon caught the bug for customer service.

I gained an HND in Hotel, Catering and Institutional Management from Bournemouth University and after completing my course I was offered the opportunity to work directly for Albert Roux as part of his private dining company in central London.

Since then I have worked in many Country Houses, Relais and Chateaux properties including The Vineyard at Stockcross, Le Manoir Aux Quat Saisons, Summer Lodge Hotel, Whatley Manor and Chewton Glen Hotel. One of the most memorable properties is Combe House Hotel in Devon, an idyllic, rural, quintessentially English, country house hotel.

Cheryl: What brought you to the Kings?

Claire: Harbour Hotels is a fast growing, private collection of prestige hotels with properties throughout the South. The opportunity to take the reigns at such a beautiful and unique hotel with such obvious natural attributes was too much to pass up on. The Kings is a beautiful Georgian property steeped in history in the centre of Christchurch. I fell in love the moment I stepped inside.

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when Walter opened his hotel in Mudeford there was probably a strong body of opinion that wanted the name Mudeford changed to the more pleasant sounding SandfordHumby’s Hotel would have been the obvious venue in which to hold the social gatherings for these aristocratic visitors. The diary of Ann Smith (nee Barrow) reports that; “Near to Christchurch is a resort for sea bathing called Muddiford, here were Lords, Baronets and a host of the nobility of England. There were members of both Houses of Parliament and there were dozens of them.”Two years after Walter Humby opened the Sandford Hotel his mother died and he returned to Christchurch to take over the family hotel. Walter Humby was made Mayor in 1847 and no doubt his establishment was the place for all offi cial functions.On January 24th 1856 The Kings Arms was the venue for a celebratory luncheon in honour of Admiral Sir Edmund Lyons, a famous son of Christchurch. Lyons had been born in Burton and had risen to command the Black Sea fl eet during the Crimean War.Walter Humby ran The Kings Arms for 20 years but by 1857 he had decided to sell and the Hotel was bought by Nicholas Newlyn. Walter Humby did not enjoy a long retirement as he died in 1858. Not surprisingly the Hotel now became known as Newlyn’s. Nicholas Newlyn was also Mayor of Christchurch in 1873 and 1874. The Hotel continued as the premier entertainment establishment for offi cial and social functions in the Town, a role which it enjoyed for another 100 years.All images are the copyright of the Red House Museum and the Christchurch Local History Society.

The Kings Arms dates from 1801 and was built by George Rose of Christchurch who was Member of Parliament for the Town between 1796 and 1818. It was built on the site of the

Old Kings Arms Inn which had stood for about one hundred years. The Hotel opened in 1802 and was known as Humby’s after the fi rst landlord, one Thomas Humby. He shared the running of the Hotel with his wife Miriam. When Thomas died in 1820 Miriam took over the business. Their son Walter William Humby also went into the hotel trade and opened the Sandford Hotel in Mudeford in 1835

At this time Mudeford was an exclusive resort for the rich and famous. King George III, who was a close friend of George Rose, had visited Mudeford and his daughter Princess Caroline had stayed at Sandhills, his marine villa. With such elevated connections

Early History of the Kings Arms HotelThe Kings Arms Hotel decorated for the coronation of Edward VII”

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 fi 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

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Firstly please do not take any drastic action at home, pleeeese! If your hair is looking dull and faded it could be down to one or a combination of things.

Perhaps the highlight colours you are having in your hair are too ashen or beige so the result although lighter is flat. Often people are really scared of having golden colours in their hair as they are worried the look will come out “oran-gey”. The reality is that the colour swatch that you see in the shade chart often looks totally different when woven through your natural hair.

Ask your hairdresser to combine a warm, honey tone with a beige blonde tone if you are nerv-ous to begin with about adding warm shades into your hair. It’s worth remembering however that if your hair is looking flat quickly it probably means you have a lot of natural pale pigment in your hair so an injection of more gold is prob-ably what it needs so go for it!

Another enormous consideration is your home hair care, honestly speaking if you are using the incorrect shampoo it can make the hair fade by about 30%. The correct shampoo recommend-ed by your hairdresser is imperative to keep-ing colour looking fresh. In your case I would recommend the new Schwarzkopf “Blonde Me” range especially for yes you guessed it blondes natural or otherwise! In particular the warm blonde shampoo/conditioner would be great for you to keep your hair warmer and stop that fading flat look.

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Chris Bangle has a lot to answer for. In my eyes at least, he took the BMW 5 series and downgraded it from the best executive saloon in

the world to something that ranked below both the Jaguar XF and the Audi A6. Don’t get me wrong, dynamically the last 5 Series was the best car in its class; it was just ugly to behold and, when you sat in it, it didn’t make you feel special.

The thing is, BMWs never have been real head turners; they were handsome cars with an indefi nable air of class and, I have to say, the latest 5 Series is exactly that. So, now that the “controversial styling” has been sorted out, has this latest version regained its crown as the best on the market?

First of all, a bit more about the exterior. The new car is a couple of inches longer than the old one but, because there’s an extra 4 inches on the wheelbase, it actually appears more compact. The ridges on the side panels do a good job of disguising the height of the car and I like the new headlights. The fl attened bonnet looks a bit odd but overall this is a nice looking car. The inside of the previous model always looked too clinical to me and, although it was spacious and very comfortable, there was no sense of luxury. The new interior is not vastly different to the old one but somehow it does manage to convey that fi rst class feel – perhaps it’s because the model I drove had optional leather seats.

The 5 Series retains BMW’s much derided iDrive system which allows you to control most of the car’s functions via a menu on the central display using a rotating knob. I found this one quite easy to use; maybe BMW have made it that way or maybe I’ve fi nally got used to it. The display screen is way out of your line of sight though, which is distracting. There is oodles of room in this car, particularly in the back, though the transmission tunnel makes it awkward for anyone sitting in the rear centre seat.

Dynamically it is still as excellent as ever. The ride is subtle yet crisp and really sets the standard for the class and the handling is beautifully controlled. However, it isn’t quite as agile as the last model and somehow is not as involving a drive. It is also a very wide car and feels it, particularly on a narrow road with a high nearside verge. Where BMW has really made great strides is in producing cars that deliver strong performance coupled with quite extraordinary economy. This 2 litre diesel engine illustrates the point admirably. It produces 184bhp and will propel this hefty car to 62mph in 8.1 seconds and on to a 141mph maximum, yet it delivers 56mpg in mixed driving. That being said, I still think the power band is too narrow and it is too harsh and noisy for a car with luxury pretensions.

So, is the 5 Series once again the king of the executive saloons? Well, I must admit that, all things being equal, I still prefer the Jaguar XF but there are a host of other things to consider. For starters, there is no base model with the XF so the entry level price is close on £30k whereas the BMW starts at £28,165. Nor will there be an estate version of the XF putting in an appearance and the XF is too far outside the corporate mainstream for many tastes. The BMW is a better car than the current version of the Audi A6 and much more interesting than the decidedly bland Mercedes E Class.

Congratulations then BMW, you have regained your crown….and welcome back from the planet ugly.

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On Saturday 29th May, the second Christchurch Community Celebration (CCC) will be held in Saxon Square, Druitt Gardens and other venues around the town. This annual event has been created by a small group of local people as an opportunity for Christchurch individuals, societies, clubs, groups, organisations and businesses to showcase the wealth of activities that regularly take place in the town. They want to show off all that is beautiful about the town and its heritage. The date chosen for this most recent addition to the town’s annual calendar commemorates one of the earliest recorded annual events in Christchurch – the ancient Trinity Fair.

The earliest known reference to Trinity Fair appears in a document written in about 1146 by a cleric, possibly a retired Flemish abbot, named Hermann. Hermann records that, after leaving Winchester, the canons ‘came to a town called Christikerca... where a fair is held every year on the octave of Pentecost. This fair is widely known, and many traders come to it.’ The ‘octave of Pentecost’ is the Sunday after Pentecost (Whitsun), placing the fair eight weeks after Easter.

A fair at this time was essentially a large market, with itinerant traders selling goods not readily available at the weekly market. Hermann’s account goes on to describe how the town was then all but destroyed by a fire-breathing dragon with five heads!

It seems that the popularity and profitability of Trinity Fair continued to grow during the 12th century, perhaps

assisted by the introduction of Augustinian canons and the founding of Christchurch Priory in about 1150. By the end of the 12th century the fair probably ran for five days, from Saturday until the Wednesday following Trinity Sunday.

It is to be hoped that these historical aspects of Trinity Fair – including the doubtfully historical five-headed dragon - might one day be incorporated into the Christchurch Community Celebration.

Through the initiative of local people, both of the town’s ancient fairs; Trinity Fair & Faith’s Fair (which were both legally abolished in 1872) are now once again commemorated in the annual calendar. Both events present an opportunity to promote the history and heritage of the town, and are reliant on the continued support of local people.

For more details about the town’s two historic fairs, consult ‘The Medieval Markets & Fairs of Christchurch’ by David Eels, available locally at £3.50.

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If you would like to join in this annual celebration of all that is wonderful about this town and its community, please check out the website www.focuschristchurch.co.uk. You will find more information about the event, video and pictures from last year, and the application form which, to guarantee acceptance, must be completed and returned to organisers by 30th April 2010. (It may be possible to consider one or two late applications a little beyond this date, but this cannot be guaranteed.)

Nominations for the person who has the Xchurch Factor and will help to open the event are pouring in. It is very easy to nominate: simply send the name of the person and a brief explanation of why they deserve celebrity status either via email to celebrity@FocusChristchurch.co.uk, or by letter clearly marked XChurch Factor, posted or handed to the Christchurch Information Centre, High Street, Christchurch BH23 1AS. Please note that nominations must be received by 6.00 pm on 30th April. It is not possible to consider any received after this deadline, regardless of when they were posted or emailed.

If you would like to get involved with CCC in any capacity that suits your skills, then you are more than welcome to get in touch and join in! Contact Nicki Burt at nicki@focuschristchurch.co.uk

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Children’s Book Review

Artemis Fowl is a book packed full of fantasy and adventure. It’s also mysterious once you look inside the cover. Artemis is a twelve year old boy, but you’ll soon fi nd out that he is a mastermind always plotting his next move. He has a bodyguard called Butler; he is quiet but armed and dangerous. Artemis’ only mistake was fairy-napping Captain Holly Short of the LEPrecon unit. These aren’t bedtime fairies; they’re armed with guns and machines out of this universe. Artemis thinks he knows what he’s doing until Holly does her fairy ritual to gain back all the power within her. Also a whole army of them come. They make a deal but the rest unravels into a marvellous tale of fantasy! Review by Jasmine Mussell

Artemis Fowl By Eoin Colfer

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Where can you witness a protective mother starling feeding her young, or stare into the eyes of a luminescent dragonfl y, and even catch fox cubs playing in the summer sunlight? These unique moments are captured for all to enjoy in the Hengistbury Head Wildlife Photography Competition exhibition which opened at the Red House Museum on 27 March, 2010.

The exhibition presents the 22 winning photographs from the fi rst Hengistbury Head photography competition, organized by Hengistbury Head Supporter’s Group, in association with the Red House Museum, Christchurch and Bournemouth Borough Council. On show are the best and most creative visions of Hengistbury Head’s wildlife showing plants, animal behaviour, reptiles, insects or birds.

The newly created contest attracted around 100 entries, from both novice and experienced photographers. The photographs will be on view at the Museum until 24 April 2010. The photographs can also be viewed on the Hengistbury Head Supporters’ Group website: www.hengistburyhead.org

YOUNG AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHERS – WE NEED YOU!Each month Christchurch Eye likes to give our younger members of the community an opportunity of seeing their work on our front cover (under 18's only please).If you would like to submit your entries to be in with a chance of seeing your masterpiece published on our front cover then please email your entries to: info@christchurcheye.co.uk Please include your name, residential area and age. Specs: Entries need to be submitted in Jpeg or PDF format, at least 300dpi, portrait and taken within Christchurch.

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Hengistbury Head Wildlife Photography Competition

Where can you witness a protective mother starling feeding her young, or stare into the eyes of a luminescent dragonfly, and even catch fox cubs playing in the summer sunlight? These unique moments are captured for all to enjoy in the Hengistbury Head Wildlife Photography Competition exhibition which opened at the Red House Museum on 27 March, 2010.

The exhibition presents the 22 winning photographs from the first Hengistbury Head photography competition, organized by Hengistbury Head Supporter’s Group, in association with the Red House Museum, Christchurch and Bournemouth Borough Council. On show are the best and most creative visions of Hengistbury Head’s wildlife showing plants, animal behaviour, reptiles, insects or birds.

The newly created contest attracted around 100 entries, from both novice and experienced photographers. The photographs will be on view at the Museum until 24 April 2010. The photographs can also be viewed on the Hengistbury Head Supporters’ Group website: www.hengistburyhead.org

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Each month Christchurch Eye likes to give our younger members of the

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only please).

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This year’s amateur variety show is to be held Thursday 8th – Saturday 10th April at The Regent Centre. The acting, singing and dancing gala has existed and run

for the last 50 years by Christchurch Scouts and Guides and is the only Gangshow in Dorset.

Original Scout songs, ‘Crest of a Wave’ and ‘Birds of a Feather’, written by the show’s founder Ralph Reader in the 1930s, are incorporated in the show with modern pop songs to please all ages in the audience.

There are 65 children and adults in the cast, from age 8 years to 65 years. The costumes and stage props for the two hour performance are volunteered by Scout and Guide leaders and parents.

The show’s local stars are Cubs, Scouts and Guides from Burton, Highcliffe, Somerford, Bransgore, Mudeford, Jumpers and Fairmile. Doctor Who accompanied by a scout and a guide travels in a time - travelling tardis to find the Mad Hatter’s tea party.

The first half of the show has a different scene for each decade the Gangshow has been running - from 1960 to 2010. The second half sees the cast do dances and theme songs in jazzy costumes that represent countries around the world.

They land in a swinging 60s Austin Powers party with youngsters dressed in bright flares, frills, afro wigs and sunglasses as they swing to the mashed potato dance, the twist and the funky chicken.

A group of cute eight-year-old Cub scouts dressed up as the band ‘The Beatles’, mime along to ‘Help’ strumming wooden guitars. The white rabbit appears in the audience and runs about and the Doctor and his helpers follow the rabbit.

The last decade has an Amy Winehouse tribute tune belted out by a lookalike Scout leader, who sings ‘Rehab’ whilst wearing a massive beehive wig. In the second half of the show the trio reach wonderland and see the Mad Hatter’s tea party and the choir sing ‘A Very Merry Un- Birthday’.

Then there is a floaty ballet dance before the trio leave wonderland to a round –the- world themed adventure - stopping off at different major countries.

The best country act is when they stop in Egypt - the choir sings Walk like an Egyptian by The Bangles. Two leaders in a camel costume shuffle across stage, bobbing along to the music.

The play ends with the trio arriving home. ‘Crest of the Wave’ is sung by choir and audience. Overall it’s an entertaining family show; it’s hard to believe that before 1998 it was traditionally an ‘only boys’ show - they would dress up for the female roles!

A yearly theatrical performance by Scouts took off when producer Ralph Reader directed a performance by boy scouts from London for the Royal Variety Show in 1937.

Gangshow mania inspired scouts nationwide, hitting theatres round the country, eventually going worldwide. In his autobiography Reader explained his inspiration for the Gang Show:

“The greatest influence for good in my whole life has been scouting. The brotherhood it has given me, the richness of its ideals, in fact everything it stands for.”

By Jameela Oberman Booking Office Tel: 01202 499199 www.regentcentre.co.uk www.christchurchscouts.org.uk/gangshow

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What Time Is It? It’s Gang Show time!Tributes to Doctor Who, the Mad Hatter, Amy Winehouse and the Beatles collaborate in this 50th anniversary of Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang Show.

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A day in my life from Monday to Friday revolves around my role as Practice Manager in a GP surgery. Outside of my working life I have a very different way of fi lling my hours!

I’ve been involved in Girlguiding for the greater part of my life, fi rstly as a Brownie then a Guide. While my daughters were young and starting their own Guiding lives, I opted not to be involved as a leader. That didn’t last!

In 1984 we moved to Germany for fi ve years where my husband took up a post attached to the Forces. We threw ourselves into our new life, but with no Girlguiding locally, I was driving 26 kilometres each way to take our older daughter to Guides. It wasn’t long before I was in uniform and running a Brownie unit alongside the Guides and then went on to set up units where we were living.

Twenty six years later I’m even more involved than ever. Since we returned in 1989 I have been involved in the running of a Brownie unit in Highcliffe. We meet weekly during term time, offering a variety of Girlguiding activities, opportunities and fun. As a Division Commissioner my role is to support the leaders and helpers, through District Commissioners and Division Executive Committee members. We are all volunteers, committing to as little or as much

time as we can, without this commitment Girlguiding couldn’t fl ourish in the way that it does.

This year Girlguiding is celebrating its centenary. 100 years ago a small group of girls dressed up like their brothers, marched into the boy scout rally at Crystal Palace and when they saw Lord Baden-Powell, founder of the Scout movement, they asked for ‘something for the girls’. The Centenary has kept us busy, but I am glad to have the opportunity to be involved in these celebrations.

The weekend of 5th/6th September 2009, the anniversary of the rally, launch parties were held across the country. Here in Twynham we had a party on Stanpit Marsh where we all let our hair down, enjoying everything from street dancing to an infl atable maze. Even the sun shone all day!

Since then we have had a Division Camp at Foxlease, there has been a display at The Red House Museum, with thanks to the museum team and we’ve organised our Thinking Day service held in Christchurch Priory. We still have a whole host of Centenary events ahead, including one of the highlights, an international camp at Harewood House.

This week, as well as our usual Brownie meeting, I have interviewed girls for the role of Mayor’s Guide for the coming mayoral year, arranging auditions for our Division’s part for the forthcoming Dorset Pageant, attended the Annual County Review, as dealing with the admin linked to both my unit and the Division. Today I have helped rainbows, brownies, guides and leaders of Christchurch District in placing bird boxes made by the girls around St Catherine’s Hill. No two weeks are ever the same.

I love my Girlguiding life. To see girls grow through Guiding is so satisfying. Also I have had the opportunity to rise to challenges that I’m sure I would never have tried otherwise. I have made so many friends that I wouldn’t otherwise have met, friends that I know I will keep for a lifetime. With the support of my family, I can say that I am a very lucky person!

A Day in the Life of Sheila LeeteDivision Commissioner, Girlguiding Twynham

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Who is Girlguiding UK?

Girlguiding UK is the UK’s largest voluntary organisation for girls and young women, with over 600,000 members. More than 50% of the female population of the UK has been in Guiding at some point in their lives. There are ten million people involved in guiding in 144 countries and over 600,000 members in the UK.

What is our Mission and Vision?

Girlguiding UK, as part of a worldwide movement, enables girls and young women to fulfil their potential and to take an active and responsible role in society through its distinctive, stimulating and enjoyable programme of activities delivered by trained volunteer leaders. Our vision is to have sufficient volunteer leaders to enable every girl and young woman to have the opportunity to join Girlguiding UK.

What is guiding?

Guiding is a game – with a purpose. It provides opportunities for girls and young women to:

• be challenged by new adventures and experiences and achieve a sense of pride in accomplishment

• develop self-awareness, self-respect and self-confidence

• think for themselves, govern themselves and make their own decisions

• develop a sense of tolerance, justice, kindness and honour, learn teamwork and acquire leadership skills, working with and for others

• making friends and have fun

• appreciate the environment and how to live in it

• understand and learn about the world, its people and cultures

Girlguiding UKGuides usually meet once a week where they follow a programme of activities, doing anything from abseiling to party planning and from circus skills to survival. By taking part in these activities, guides learn lots of life skills such as working as a team.

Former celebrity guides include Cat Deeley, Zoe Ball, Emma Thompson, Gail Porter, Carole Vorderman, Kate Moss and Davina McCall.

Guides are divided into groups according to age. These are:

Rainbows 5-7 year olds (4-7 in Northern Ireland) Brownies 7-10 year olds Guides 11-14 year olds Senior Section 14-25 year olds

Who can be a Guide? Guiding is for everyone. Guiding is open to every girl or young woman, regardless of race, faith or background. Girlguiding UK respect the special requirements of each girl’s faith or culture, such as dress, diet, holy days and so on.

How to join To join or to get more information you can

contact us by: Free phone number: 0800 1 69 59 01

Email: join.us@girlguiding.org.uk Dorset email:

dorsetguidingls@btconnect.com Web: www.girlguiding.org.uk Dorset Web: www.girlguiding-dorset.org.uk

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CHRISTCHURCH NEIGHBOUR CARS, a new local charity, needs more voluntary drivers for 2/3 hours a week, to take the elderly in the BH23 area to health and other appointments. Expenses of 40p per mile are paid monthly. Contact Clare 01202 480572 or email c.walker.7@hotmail.co.uk

TIME TO SPARE? LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FULFILLING TO DO? - CHRISTCHURCH COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP, a local independent charity, has access to a wide range of local voluntary work. There’s something for everyone whatever your skills, interests or experience. Find out more by contacting Rob on 01202 495017 or 07907 868377, email r.griffith@christchurch.gov.uk or come in and meet Rob at the Regent Centre on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm.

Place Mill Art Exhibition – Cherie Wheatcroft 1st April-29th April. Place Mill is open from 1 April to 3 October 2010, Tuesday to Sunday plus Bank Holiday Mondays, 11am to 5.30pm. Admittance is FREE. Place Mill has an interesting first floor Art Gallery, featuring changing exhibitions by local artists and has its own Resident Artist, Robert Fielder, who specialises in traditional Japanese embroidery and also teaches drawing to individuals and small groups.

Fire Preservation Day - Friday 2 April 2010 Bournemouth Aviation Museum 10.00am - 4.00pm Adults (16+) from £3, Child 5-16 from £1.50 and Child 3-4 from £1. Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch, BH23 6BA Tel: 01202 473141

CADArts have pleasure in inviting you to the official launch of THE CHRISTCHURCH CALENDAR 2011

Monday 5th April 10am-12noon The Mayor’s Parlour, High Street, Christchurch. In aid of the new Druitt Hall ‘Do it for Druitt’.

The Drowsy Chaperone - Theatre 2000 - Performance at Twynham School Main Hall 8th - 10th April 2010. The Tony award winner for Best Book and Best Score is homage to American musicals of the Jazz Age. The Man in Chair, an agraphobic Broadway fanatic listens to a recording of the fictional 1928 musical comedy, The Drowsy Chaperone. UK Amateur Premier. Tickets £12.50, Concessions £11.50, Matinee all seats £10 Purchase your tickets from The Regent Centre 01202 499199

Community Events and Information

Community

The Bean Car Club’s Daffodil Run - Sunday 11 April 2010 (The Club for all makes of Veteran & Vintage Vehicles). The rally will arrive at Christchurch Quay from 2.30pm after a run from Maidenhead, Berks. where the Mayor of Christchurch will present the prizes after the final judging. The Quomps, Christchurch Quay Tel: 01189 882042

Sunday 11 April 2010 10am - 4pm - Saxon Square - “Italia In Piazza” is an innovative real Italian Food Market which operates all over England selling authentic imported Italian produce. Nineteen traders are expected and produce on sale will include: cheeses, cured meats, herbs and pasta, olives, marinated artichokes and grilled vegetables, biscuits, cakes and pastries, extra virgin olive oils and balsamic vinegars, nougat and speciality breads. There will also be a selection of hot food available too which will include: rice balls with various fillings, pizza, Calzone pizza and fresh griddled Italian sausages. Tel: 01202 495127

Saturday 17 April 2010 - Grange Choral Society perform The Canterbury Pilgrims in the magnificent surroundings of Christchurch Priory. 7.30pm Doors open at 7.00pm Tickets on sale at Christchurch Information Centre 01202 471780

Sunday 18th April 20101 - Friars Cliff Beach Litter Surveys. Meet on the wave wall below Steamer Point Car Park at 10.30am. All equipment and refreshments are provided. Data is recorded on the type and amount of litter during the events, this is as important as removing the litter, so that we can try to source where it has come from. 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 Society’s Adopt-a-Beach Scheme. For information please contact the Beaches & Open Spaces Team on 01202 495229 or beachesandharbour@christchurch.gov.uk

The Transition Town Christchurch ethos is “Taking responsibility for ourselves as a community. Producing locally more of the food, energy and other goods we consume to create a bright, resilient and sustainable future for all”. Their next event is on Wednesday 21 April, 7.30 to 9.30pm at the Baptist Church Hall (rear of main church), Bargates. The theme is “Transition – in Bitesize Pieces!” and is an ideal introduction for anyone new to the concept. Ecological footprinting, water conservation and sustainable living will also be discussed. Free event, refreshments available.

Sunday 25th April - 7.30 pm GRAND FINAL of the CADArts Performing Arts Competition. The Regent Centre, High Street, Christchurch. Tickets from the Box Office. Adults 6 Children £3 01202 499199

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28 April - 6 June Contemporary Textiles by Wessex Textile Artists at Highcliffe Castle, Rothesday Drive, Highcliffe. 11am - 4 pm daily. Meet the Artists day on Wed 28 April. Tel. 01202 428004

Christchurch Folk Club holds sessions at Ye Olde George Inn, Castle Street the last Wednesday of every month at 8.30pm. All are welcome. Join in or just simply listen. Admission is FREE. For more information please look us up; www.communigate.co.uk/dorset/christchurchfolk/

Social Club for the Disabled at Portfield Hall on Mondays 10am-2pm. Lunch included. For more information or help with transport, please call Rosemary 01202 485558 Adm. £2.95/3.95

Collectors Market – Regent Centre, Mondays 10am – 3pm and Saturdays from 10am. Also Craft Fair on Fridays 10am – 3pm. Margaret Etheridge – 01202 485423

WHAT’S ON AT THE REGENT CENTRE – APRIL

Why Good Friday? 2nd – 3rd April. The traditional story of Easter as you have never seen it before. A large and enthusiastic local cast offer a radical modern and thrilling presentation of events from the beginning of the world throughout time up to the Crucifixion and Resurrection. Excellent music, exuberant dance and gripping drama explain what happened in an unforgettable and powerful way. £12.50, £10.50 concessions

Thursday 8 – Saturday 10th April 2010 - Gang Show 50th Anniversary. Christchurch Scout and Guide Gang Show celebrates 50 years of family entertainment. This year’s show, What Time Is It? .. It’s Gang Show Time! has a cast of over 45 young people and promises to deliver something for all the family. Be prepared to travel in time, in the search for a special party. Why not bring all your friends and join the celebrations. With so much on offer, these young people are certain to get this party started! Tickets: Thurs £8 Child £6, Fri & Sat Mat £9 Child £7.50 Sat Eve £9.50 Child £8

Titanic - The Musical Milton Musical Society 14th - 17th April 2010 Milton Musical Society proudly present, on the anniversary week, this award winning Broadway musical. It is a joyous, breathtaking and heartbreaking show that captures the humanity of what went on during the ship’s historic voyage. The musical play Titanic examines the causes, conditions and characters involved in this ever-fascinating drama. We meet her officers, crew and passengers - some

high born and others fleeing poverty, hoping to fulfil their life’s dreams. Book now your 1st, 2nd or 3rd class passage aboard the world’s most famous ‘Ship of Dreams’.

To book tickets at The Regent Centre call the booking line on 01202 499199 or book online at www.regentcentre.co.uk (concessions maybe available for shows, please see website).

WHAT’S ON AT THE RED HOUSE MUSEUM – APRIL

Wednesday 07 Apr 2010 - Eggcuptravaganza! 10:30am to 12.30pm What came first the egg or the eggcup? The egg cup, of course! Come to the Red House and make your own unique egg cup in clay for all your Easter treats at this hands-on workshop running from 10:30am to 12:30pm. As space is limited pre-booking is essential. £2.50 per participant, all children to be accompanied by an adult.

Remember to dress for mess! Cost: £2.50

Saturday 10 Apr 2010 - Hunt the Wesky Wabbit! 10:30am Join the fun in the Red House Museum Gardens hunting Wabbits and receive an Easter bag of treats, followed by drinks and biscuits for everyone. Event runs from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Booking essential, tickets cost £3 per child and £1 per adult. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This event is proudly sponsored by the Friends of the Red House Museum. Cost: £3 per child / £1 per adult

Friday 30 April 2010 - An evening with Paul Atterbury from Antiques Roadshow. 7:00pm For this special evening, visitors are asked to bring along an interesting item they wish Paul Atterbury to comment on. Maybe you have something that is a family heirloom, a curio, or even a mystery item?

Please note: this is not a valuation event, and time is restricted so Paul cannot comment on every piece brought along. This is not an Antiques Roadshow or BBC event.Tickets cost £7.50 per person and must be booked in advance. Cost: £7.50

For all events at the Red House Museum it is advised that you book early by calling 0845 603 5635. Please note that some of these events are held in the lecture room which is accessed via two flights of stairs. You can also visit our website for more information on all events held at The Red House Museum.

This is a free page to publicise your local events and information. Copy deadline is April 16th for inclusion in the May edition of Christchurch Eye.

Useful Contacts

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Chemists

The Grove Pharmacy, 48 The Grove, Xch, Tel: 01202 484310 Mon-Fri 9-6 Sat 9-1

Weesex Pharmacies Ltd, 186 Somerford Road, Xch Tel: 01202 482197 Mon-Fri 9-1.15/2.15-5.30 Sat 9-1.15

Boots, 23 Saxon Square, Xch Tel: 01202 483034 Mon-Sat 9-1.30/2.30-5.30

Burton Pharmacy, 123 Salisbury Road, Burton, Xch Tel: 01202 477771 Mon-Fri 9-1/2-6.30

Lloyds, 248 Lymington Road, Highcliff e, Xch Tel: 01425 274291 Mon-Fri 8.45-5.30 Sat 9-4

Mudeford Pharmacy, 94 Mudeford, Xch Tel: 01425 272798 Mon-Fri 9-1/2-5.30(weds ‘ti l 1) Sat 9-1/2-5

Rowlands Pharmacy, 136 Purewell, Xch Tel: 01202 484840 Mon-Fri 8.45-6.30 Sat 8.45-1

Your Local Boots Pharmacy, 2a Twynham Avenue, Xch Tel: 01202 486276 Mon- Fri 8.45-1/2-6.15

LibrariesChristchurch Library Opening Hours: Mon 9.30-5 Tue 10-7 Wed 9.30-1 Thu 9.30-7 Fri 9.30-5.30 Sat 9-4Highcliff e Library Opening Hours: Mon 10-6.30 Tue 9.30-5 Wed Closed Thu 9.30-1 Fri 9.30-6.30 Sat 9.30-4

Police /Crime Local Trades & ServicesPolice (Emergency) 999 Electrician 07970 213698

Police (Non Emergency 01202 22 22 22 Heating Engineer 0800 0749 5514

Crimestoppers 0800 55 51 11 PC Repairs 01202 482337

Neighbourhood & Home Watch 01202 22 22 22 Florists 01202 484711

Dorset out of hours medical service 0845 600 1013 Funeral Directors 01202 485108

Car Body Repairs 01202 496020

Medical/Health Services Stairlifts 01202 873735

Bournemouth A&E 01202 70 41 67 Ironing Service 01202 470254

Bournemouth Hospital 01202 30 36 26 Web Design 01425 270548

Poole Hospital 01202 66 55 11

Salisbury Hospital 01722 33 62 62 Local CouncilsNHS Direct 0845 46 47 Christchurch Council 01202 495000

Chiropractor 01202 484 164 Dorset County Council 01305 251000

Hypnotherapist 01425 240108

Denture Clinic 01425 272380 Taxi Service 01202 48 48 48

HelplinesChildline 0800 11 11 National Drugs Helpline 0800 77 66 00

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 Age Concern 0800 00 99 66

Citizens Advice Bureau 01308 456 594 National Debtline 0808 808 40 00

Anti social Behaviour 01202 495044 RSPCA Ashley Heath 0870 010 18 49

NSPCC 0808 800 50 00 Alcoholics Anonymous 0207 403 0888

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