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Editor’s Letter

Welcome to the September edition of Christchurch Eye.

Well, I hope you all had an enjoyable summer holiday and with school starting a new term, I hope that you are now getting back into the swing of routine. Good luck to all those that are starting out at a new school (including my youngest boy - I think I’m more nervous than he is!). Brogan, our teen columnist has a few tips to help you be prepared for that big step in your lives - turn to page 20 to find out more.

Thank you to all of those that have given such wonderful feedback on our new glossy cover, so glad you like it! We’ve brought back our Lateral Thinking and Mindbender Puzzles after many requests; see, we do listen to what you want!

In our August edition, within our Business Column, it was stated that Zooma of Bargates had closed. I would like to point out that this is not the case and they are actually under new management with some exciting new changes underway, check out pages 30 to 31 and take a look for yourselves. Julie and I would both like to apologise for this error.

I’d like to wish Julie Ratcliffe, our business columnist, a Happy Birthday this month, I hope you have a wonderful day!

Don’t forget to keep those suggestions coming, we always like to hear what you have to say and to make the magazine as interesting a read as possible for you. Happy Reading!

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September 2011

Published & Edited By:Cheryl Dennett

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Contributors: Julie Ratcliffe, Brogan Mooney, Christchurch Community Celebration Poets, Regent Centre, Phil Tate & Toyshop.

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If you play a wind or percussion instrument and are looking for an exciting new group to play in, the Christchurch Music Centre (CMC) is the place for you !

CMC meets on Saturday mornings at Twynham School during term time and welcomes players aged 8-18(ish!) of all abilities, from new starters to experienced players, with an emphasis on fun, developing confidence in playing and learning from each other. The group is split into two bands – with Junior Band playing the easier tunes and Senior Band playing longer and more complex pieces. Band favourites include Wallace and Gromitt, The Simpsons and The Blues Brothers.

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band as well as making new friends.” Austin, age 11, joined last September and says “It’s fun and there’s a tuck shop!”

There are opportunities throughout the year to play in concerts at venues such as Christchurch Priory and the Regent Centre. We also play outside, most recently at Brownsea Island, and you have probably seen - and heard – us in Saxon Square at Christmas time playing in the Magic Moments festival.

First rehearsal back after the summer holidays will be Saturday 17th September at Twynham School. Junior band rehearse from 9-10am and Senior band 10:30 – 12:30.For more info contact [email protected] or just come along and see for yourself !!

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There has been a church hall on our site, in Jumpers Road, since 1947 offering a community facility to many groups in the area. The present hall was built in 1961 and is of a pre-cast concrete construction. It cost £3,750 to build and was officially opened on Sunday 17th September 1961 by the then Mayor of Christchurch, Alderman Miss E.L.Padwick, a member of St George’s church. On that occasion, the then Bishop of Southampton, Rt.Rev K.E.N. Lamplugh M.A. dedicated the hall for the future use of all within the local community. A small annexe was added 2 years later but was replaced by a larger structure in 1995.

The hall has been well used by various groups over the years. Some of the groups were connected with the Church but others were not. There has been a playgroup here for many years, Guides, Brownies and Rainbows have all met here, Drama Groups, Keep fit, Karate, Badminton, St George’s Wives, Dancing Classes, Machine Knitting,Japanese language class, Slimming World and probably

several others of which I have little or no record. We hire out the hall for children’s parties and use it for a variety of Church fundraising events.

On September 25th we will be celebrating the Golden Anniversary of the present church hall as a community facility. There will be a special service at 9.45am followed by a buffet lunch in the hall. We will have the Rev. Dr Peter Roach, Archdeacon of Bournemouth, Fr Chris Mann, Priest in Charge of the Parish and The Mayor, Mrs Sue Spittle with us to recreate the official opening as it was 50 years ago.

If anyone has any memories of the hall, either by running a group or being part of the community, we would love to hear from you. Any correspondence should be sent to: St George’s Hall c/o The Parish Office, Quay Road, Christchurch, BH23 1BU.

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Creative-Plane Personal Development are again running their popular Self-Hypnosis Workshop at Wessex Therapy Clinic, Stour Road, Christchurch on Friday 14 & Saturday 15 October 2011.

Creative-Plane founder, Derek Palmer says: “There are no pre-requisites for this Workshop — all we ask is that when you book yourself on to a self-hypnosis seminar, you attend with an open mind. Some huge shifts in beliefs and behaviours happen on this Workshop, and everyone who attends the Workshop experiences powerful changes, magical discoveries and more, so an open mind is essential when booking your place.”

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I know readers like to hear about businesses coming and going,

but in my last column erroneously listed Zooma, Bargates as having closed. I would like to apologise for any problems this may have caused. In fact, I am happy to report that Zooma has welcomed Angela Simmons, who also owns the nearby Studio Fifty Six, as a business partner and Director to existing Company Director, Joanna Curtis and there are plans for improvements and expansion.

I also thought that the recent planning application by Pizza Express would be contentious when in fact it is the plans for a 68-bed Travelodge which have found opposition. Understandably, our excellent local B&Bs have concerns. It is here, for example, that businesspeople on their travels tend to stay when visiting our area, so their trade could suffer.

Some are arguing that a Travelodge would draw noisy stag nights, yet the town has few late-night establishments that would attract these. Even if it did attract such groups, would they necessarily be trouble-makers?

I was approached about my views, and those of the Chamber of Trade, which supports the Travelodge application. Maybe someone from the group opposing the plans should attend the next Chamber meeting, as it will be interesting to hear why they are against it. Having spoken to many people, the majority see huge benefits, not only to tourism but also to the shops, restaurants and coffee shops, plus seeing the former health centre renovated and occupied at last.

To let the Planning Committee hear your views, write to the case officer, Mark Taylor, at the Civic Offices, Bridge Street, Christchurch BH23 1AZ, before 15 September.

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The 2nd of September sees an evening of Shopping and Relaxation at the Mudeford Wood Community Centre, Pipers Drive, Christchurch. This event was previously so successful it left people asking for more and when it was going to be held again.The organisers have finally got a date sorted and this time, they say "It will be a much bigger and brighter venue without the time restrictions" This means you can be pampered for a whole evening!

With many different companies coming together, there is sure to be something for everyone, from candles to clothing - Tarot reading to threading. You will be spoilt for choice! Any of the therapies on offer will be free or for a very small charge, so you can make your money go a very long way and try therapies you wouldn't want to pay full shop price for.

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The definition of distraction burglary is when one burglar distracts the occupant of a house so that the other can quickly gain access and steal items.

What the definition does not do is describe the devastation this can leave behind for those who have become victims. However astute you are, it can happen to anyone of any age. It is the elderly and vulnerable who are particularly targeted and an incident of this kind can leave them with their confidence shattered and afraid to open the door.

As a family member, friend, carer or neighbour, you can really help the potentially vulnerable people you know from becoming a victim of this unpleasant crime.

Houses and gardens that are not cared for often indicate someone who is struggling to maintain their property and it is these places that are being sized up by distraction burglars.

If your friend or family member is in this position, you can help by offering to mow the lawn and tidy their garden or help get the house painted. You really can make a difference in preventing this crime.

Chains on the door are essential and everyone should use a chain to answer the door if it is not someone they know. So often elderly people have come from a trusting generation where doors were left open and they are lonely and welcome a chat. These burglars are expert at offering a friendly word to distract your attention. Always make sure your back door and windows are shut and locked if you answer the front door.

Everyone should have a good quality chain and locks on their door and windows and don’t let anyone into the house unless you are sure they are genuine. Always ask for identification and then check the telephone number from the phone book before allowing anyone in. A genuine official won’t mind waiting while you phone to check they are in your area.

The Water Board does not exist any more, but the name is often used as a means of entry.

Tell your family and friends never to do business on the

doorstep or agree to work being done for cash with no documents or time to consider. (You legally have 10 days to reconsider). Cash stored in the house is a bad idea – so encourage the people you know to put money in the bank or building society. If they are some distance away – offer to drive them there when they need to withdraw money.

Elderly people are sometimes taken to their bank or building society by distraction burglars to withdraw large sums of money to repair a roof that does not need doing or tarmac a driveway. Most of the time they promise to return to do the work the next day and then take the money and run.

Regular phone calls and visits make all the difference and you can help remind people of these tips, particularly if they forget things easily. A notice by the front door can remind them to use the chain or check an identity.

Finally, Dorset Police is here to help. If you feel that you are being targeted by distraction burglars or feel threatened, dial 999 straight away. We have successfully returned thousands of pounds to victims because we have been notified in time.If you have been a victim in the past - don’t feel foolish – it can happen to anyone. Call us on our non emergency number 01202/01305 22 22 22 and report it and you may save someone else from being a victim.

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Teen Column

I can’t believe September has come round so quickly. For

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1. Get organised: Being in the right frame of mind will help you from the start of the year through to the end; this means buying plenty of folders and dividers for each subject, keeping them separate.2. Books: Get all your relevant books and revision guides at the very start of the year so you’re always one step ahead.3. Pencil case: Stock up with plenty of pens and pencils; a good thing to always have is a highlighter, they come in handy when trying to remember things! Don’t buy lots of expensive pens, you’ll only loose them.4. Uniform/Clothes: Make sure you have all the right uniform in time. You don’t want mum dragging you to the school shop on your day off! If you’re going to sixth form or college, buy comfortable items like a good pair of jeans and a jumper for the winter.5. Shoes: buy a comfortable pair that won’t give you blisters. A good tip is to walk around the house to wear them in.6. Bag: Similarly, you want something durable to carry all your books in and big enough to fit everything!7. Studying at Home: find a good area you can study at home. Whether it’s a desk in your bedroom or your kitchen table, make space to work.8. Homework: We all hate it, but it honestly helps. Get it done as soon as it is set, as leaving it to last minute never works well.9. Sleep: Go to bed at a sensible time the night before so your not falling asleep on your desk. Eat a good breakfast; it’s important to keep your energy levels up for concentration.10: Have Fun: School is a huge part of our lives, so just enjoy it! Don’t be afraid of meeting new people, remember we are all in the same boat.

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Thursday 1st September Highcliffe Sixth Form Enrolment information. September 5th. - Highcliffe Sixth Form Enrolment Day. Please visit the Highcliffe School website for further details 01425-273381 www.highcliffe.dorset.sch.uk Parkside Highcliffe BH23 4QD

Thursday 8th SeptemberChristchurch Priory Special Evening Guided Tours 2011. Tours start at 6.30pm, duration 2 ¾ hours. Special guided tours visiting ground floor and areas of the Priory not usually open to the general public including tower, museum, crypts, belfry and roof space. Not suitable for children under 8 years. Souvenir booklet. BOOKING ESSENTIAL. Tickets £10 per person from the Verger’s Office at Christchurch Priory. Tel: 01202 485804 Meet at the Tower Door.

Friday 9th - Thurs 15th SeptemberPaper ‘n’ Paint 2011 - An exhibition of Hand-Painted, kiln-fired Ceramics & Fine Art Photographic Prints by Pam & Brian Wadie at the Hayloft Gallery, 14 Wick Lane, Christchurch BH23 1BU. Free admission 10-4 every day

Saturday, 10th SeptemberFriends of Mudeford Wood are holding a coffee morning at Mudeford Wood Community Centre from 10:00am to 12 noon. Beverages, books & DVDs stalls, tombola etc. Free entry, all welcome to help support and retain this popular community centre.

Saturday 10th September We are a group of lacemakers who meet each month at Burton Green United Reformed Church. We mainly make bobbin lace but our members are also proficient

in many other needle crafts. 10th September is National Lacemaking Day and the bobbin lacemakers from Christchurch Lace Society will be staging a display and demonstration of their craft at Stewarts Gardenlands at Somerford between 10 am and 4pm.

Sunday 11th September The Lions Club of Christchurch will be holding a Car Boot Sale on at Stanpit Marsh Recreation Ground, Christchurch. 8am-12.30 ( Sellers set up 7.30 am) Cars £5. Large vehicles & Cars with trailers £8.00.All proceeds to Charity . Refreshments and toilets on site. Enquiries Tel: 01202-489864.

Tuesday 13th Septmber at 6.00pmToffs, Tall Shops & Contraband - Guided Walk £4.00 per person. Tickets are available from Christchurch Information Centre, tel 01202 471780 or just turn up on the day but please be aware that numbers are limited. Under 16s go free. By Mike Andrews, Local Historian. Meet at All Saints Church in Mudeford. Explore Mudeford and its rich history of smuggling. Discover how this humble fishing village became a glamorous resort frequented by Royalty, the rich and the famous. Hear about the Battle of Mudeford and the grizzly end of poor George Coombes. Discover a

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Christchurch Priory Church Opening Times

Monday - Saturday 9.30am-5pmSunday 2.15pm - 5.30pm (Subject to

Services)Services at The Priory

Sundays-8am - Holy Communion9.45am - Sung Eucharist

Family Eucharist - as announced11.15am - Matins and Sermon

3.30pm - Holy Baptism (By arrangement)

6.30pm - Evensong and SermonWeekdays and Saturdays

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surprising link with aviation technology and see our famous post box, still in use after more than 160 years.

Saturday the 17th September Free Fun Day Fit Christchurch 2011 will be held on Christchurch Quay 10am to 4pm. Free fun and fitness for the entire family. Come on down and have a go at lots of free activities!

Saturday 17th September Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra – Mostly Mozart at Christchurch Priory 7.30pm. Tickets available from Christchurch Information Centre, 49 High Street 01202 471780 Tickets from £9-£17.

Wednesday 21 September 2011Autumn Equinox Ghost Walk led by local historian Michael Hodges. Meet under the arches of the old Town Hall at 6.30pm and be spooked with stories of ghosts around the town centre of Christchurch. Limited tickets available from Christchruch Information Centre, 49 High Street. Adult £3 Child £1.50

Wednesday September 28th at 7.30 pmTransition Town Christchurch - Baptist Church Hall, Bargates, Christchurch. Come and join us for a fun evening with a Green Quiz, which will test our knowledge of sustainability and green issues, with a chance to ask questions, discuss and interchange ideas. Sometimes we just need to chill out and enjoy the transition we’re making! It’ll be a chance for us to socialise and share ideas. At the church hall, rear of Baptist Church, Bargates, Christchurch. Free event, refreshments available. For more information please email us through our website, www.transitiontownchristchurch.org or tel 01202 483230.

Every Monday - Christchurch Market (all year)Up to 100 traders selling a variety of food, clothes, household goods, plants and bric-a-brac in the mainly traffic-free High Street and Saxon Square.

Farmers Market first Friday of every month 9am – 1pm. Regular monthly Farmers’ Market in Saxon Square. Over twenty local producers selling quality home produced/reared produce including; meat, cheese, bread, plants, herbs, cakes, fruit and vegetables.

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By Phil Tate

Christchurch Priory Church

Throughout 2011, these Christchurch Eye Local History articles are featuring a few of the historic landmarks that can be

seen on a stroll along Convent Walk, which celebrated its centenary in June.

The town’s most prominent landmark, the Priory Church, is visible from virtually every step along Convent Walk. The present church was begun in about 1094 by the Norman-born cleric Ranulf Flambard, who was a financial advisor to King William I and possibly the mastermind behind the Domesday Book. However, his influence and power greatly increased under King William II, who granted him authority over the Saxon minster at Christchurch. The Christchurch Priory Cartulary records that Flambard subsequently ‘arranged to tear down to the foundations the church of the Holy Trinity, Twynham, and build a better one’.

A local legend says that the canons first tried to build their new church about two miles to the north on the summit of St Catherine’s Hill, now a nature reserve. However, everything the canons achieved during the day was pulled down overnight and all their building materials were mysteriously transferred to a ridge of land between the Rivers Stour and Avon. The canons persisted in their plan but were repeatedly confounded, and so finally decided that Divine Will was dictating that their new church should be erected where it now stands. Although this story is often applied to Flambard’s church, by the late 11th century the site between the rivers had been a Saxon settlement and home to a community of canons for hundreds of years, so it seems more likely that the legend relates to a church constructed by the early Christian missionaries. Bishop Birinus had landed at Southampton in 634 to begin the conversion of the pagan Saxons, and some thirty years earlier Pope Gregory I had sanctioned the appropriation of pagan sites for Christian use. Might the legend refer to local campaigners sabotaging an attempt to usurp their sacred hilltop? It is interesting to consider that, if the legend is based in history and the missionary canons had persevered, Christchurch might now be a hilltop town like Shaftesbury.

Although the canons were obliged to build their church between the rivers, by the start of the 14th century they had succeeded in constructing a chapel dedicated to St Catherine upon the hill, then known

as Richedon. This translates as ‘great hill’, perhaps to distinguish it from Lytildoun, or ‘little hill’, across the Stour to the south-west. The devout St Catherine of Alexandria was condemned to be executed upon a spiked wheel, and in iconography she is often depicted holding a sun-like ‘Catherine wheel’. The St Catherine’s Hill at Winchester, Chale on the Isle of Wight, and Chapel Hill at Abbotsbury, also had medieval chapels dedicated to the saint, leading to the suspicion that St Catherine was chosen to supersede a pagan sun goddess once worshiped on these Wessex hilltops.

The Friends of St Catherine’s Hill are hosting a History & Archaeology Day on Sunday 18th September from 10.30am to 4.00pm. The event will take place near the concrete water reservoirs on the top of the hill and present a range of activities promoting the rich history of the site. For more details about this and other events on St Catherine’s Hill contact Robin Harley on 01425 272479 or [email protected].

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 Christchurch Junior School in Clarendon Rd, on the first 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 Weds). 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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HairThe Zooma hair salon caters for adults and children. The colour range and after care is by Paul Mitchell. Zooma offer affordable treatments and styles ranging from a simple cut to complete transformations such as a full head of hair extensions. For the little people who are a bit adverse to hair dressing, Zooma has a car seat for them to drive in whilst having their hair cut or even bring along their favorite DVD for them to watch.

BeautyZooma has a wide range of beauty treatments ranging from Minx and Shellac to individual eyelash extensions, waxing, threading and massage. There are two beauty rooms as well as beauty areas within the open salon. Zooma prides itself for always researching the latest beauty treatments & style trends to keep clients looking in tip top condition.

£1.00 each for an hour. There is also a crèche facility priced at £3.00 per hour per child for a maximum of 3 hours whilst the parent is in the salon.

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The winners of the annual Christchurch in Bloom competition have been decided with a number of new entrants walking away with top prizes.

First-time entrant Joanne Croakes from Avon Cottages in Winkton won the Best Frontage category and was also judged to be the overall Best New Entry while another first-timer, Angie Williams, won the Best Wildlife Garden category.

Christchurch Harbour Hotel came away with the Best Commercial Frontage Award while the Judges’ Special Award went to the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital.

Joanne Croakes - Avon Cottages, Winkton

Barrie Andrews - Bodowen Road, Burton

The new category of Best Amateur Food Producer was won by David Nash for his allotment in Walkford and the Best Young Gardeners were Sophie and Jamie Sherwood from Dorset Road in Somerford.

In order to encourage new entrants, all of last year’s winners were judged in one category and the Best of Last Year’s Best was won by Barrie Andrews from Bodowen Road in Burton.

In the School Grounds category, the All Round Excellence Award went to Burton Primary School with other Awards going to Mudeford Community Infants School, Priory Primary School and Highcliffe St Mark Primary School.

Ann Simon, Tourism Manager at Christchurch Council, said: “We had a revamp of the awards this year and it has paid dividends with a lot more new entrants coming forward. As usual the standard of entries was very impressive and our judges, Rose De Souza and Janet Roberts, had a difficult time deciding on the winners.

“We would like to thank everyone who contributes to making Christchurch look so colourful during the summer months and we congratulate all the winners.

“We would also like to thank our sponsors: Splinters restaurant, The Manor, The Captain’s Club, The Kings and Christchurch Harbour Hotel, all of who are providing prizes for the winners, and Eco Composting, who gave compost vouchers to the first 50 entrants.”wThe Awards will be presented at a ceremony to be held at The Manor on 15 September.

Christchurch in Bloom winners announced

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