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It’s my pleasure to welcome youto the Christmas edition of the Westbourne Magazine.As the shopping days until Christmas rapidly count down, it’s fantastic that so much of your Christmas shop can be completed in Westbourne. If you fancy a stress free Christmas check out COOK on page 8. Kirsty has some gift ideas on page 24 and there are many discount vouchers to be had in this edition. If you �nd yourself at a loose end in the holidays, have a go at the puzzles on pages 34-35.Have a great festive season and I’ll see you in 2014!

Tom Faull, - Editor

Jingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle all the way!

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Local News & Events Calendar 4-5A Magical Westbourne Christmas 6Stress Free Christmas at COOK 8The Living Room 12Meet Domestic Angels 15O�ers Galore at Café Argyll 16Living Room Competition 18Westbourne Area Map 20-21Christmas Gift Ideas 22-23Social Groups & Thing To Do 26-27Westbourne Music Scene 28-29The Winchester: A Creative Hub 30Christmas Crossword & Spot The Di�erence 34-35Ode to Westbourne 38

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It’s my pleasure to welcome youto the Christmas edition of the Westbourne Magazine.As the shopping days until Christmas rapidly count down, it’s fantastic that so much of your Christmas shop can be completed in Westbourne. If you fancy a stress free Christmas check out COOK on page 8. Kirsty has some gift ideas on page 24 and there are many discount vouchers to be had in this edition. If you �nd yourself at a loose end in the holidays, have a go at the puzzles on pages 34-35.Have a great festive season and I’ll see you in 2014!

Tom Faull, - Editor

Jingle Bells, Jingle BellsJingle all the way!

EditorTom Faulleditor@westbourne.info

We’d love to hear from you with your comments, articles and ideas for the New Year edition. The deadline for this edition is 15th December. Email editor@westbourne.info for details.

Copyright © 2013Published by

Bourne HallBournemouthBH2 6BW

We cannot accept responsibility for complaints or inaccuracies arising from advertising features.

Thanks toAaron Gregory, Lawrence Roots & all our supporters, readers and advertisers.

Telephone0845 475 176507928 811774 CONTENTS Page

Local News & Events Calendar 4-5A Magical Westbourne Christmas 6Stress Free Christmas at COOK 8The Living Room 12Meet Domestic Angels 15O�ers Galore at Café Argyll 16Living Room Competition 18Westbourne Area Map 20-21Christmas Gift Ideas 22-23Social Groups & Thing To Do 26-27Westbourne Music Scene 28-29The Winchester: A Creative Hub 30Christmas Crossword & Spot The Di�erence 34-35Ode to Westbourne 38

Westbourne NewsLocal news from Westbourne, Branksome, West Cli� & West Hill

Have you got local news?Email editor@westbourne.info with the details

Shop Local This ChristmasWith Christmas fast approaching we’d like to encourage all readers to shop local and support Westbourne businesses this festive season. With over 160 shops to choose from, Westbourne has it all. Find out more about the Westbourne Christmas event on Saturday 7th December on page 6 and keep an eye on our website (www.westbourne.info) for more news and latest o�ers from local traders.

Useful Dates and Events in November & December17 Nov Santa’s Parade in Poole Santa arrives on Poole Quay, by RNLI Lifeboat, on his way

to the Dolphin Centre. From 10.30am.21 Nov Royal Marines Christmas Special at Bournemouth Pavilion. World famous Band

of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines end the year with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers, starting 7.30pm. Tickets £17 to £21. Tickets 0844 576 3000.

1 & 12 Dec Bournemouth Christmas Parade will be taking place on 1st and 12th of December in Bournemouth town centre. See www.visitbournemouth.com

7 Dec Breakfast with Father Christmas at Compton Acres Enjoy a full English breakfast from 9am in the café followed by a visit from the busy man himself. Tickets £12.95 and also on 14, 21, 22 & 23 December visit Santa in his Grotto from 11.30am-3pm. Booking essential 01202 700778.

7 Dec A Magical Westbourne Christmas 10am - 4pm, see page 614-15 Dec Family Christmas Day at the Russell-Cotes Your chance to meet Father

Christmas in his grotto and receive a present (charges apply). After you’ve seen Father Christmas why not get involved in the Christmas craft session, where you can have the chance to make your own festive Christmas creations.

14 Dec - Cool Coast Ice Rink Ice skating is back at the BIC this winter! Cool Coast Ice Rink is 23 Feb the South Coast’s biggest indoor seasonal ice rink. A fun and healthy all-weather

activity, it’s perfect for kids and adults alike!25 Dec Merry Christmas!

Classical Concert to Bene�t Local CharityEveryone is invited to a classical music concert of cello and piano duets on Saturday 23 November 2013 at 7.30pm at St.Aldhelm’s Church. The concert promises an outstanding performance from Benjamin Birtle (cello) and Duncan Honeybourne (piano) and is in aid of The Amelia- Grace Rainbow Fund, a charity that supports children in and around Dorset who are su�ering from terminal, life-limiting and serious chronic illnesses. The programme includes music from Beethoven, Schumann, Bartok and Brahms.Tickets are £5 in advance and £7 at the door. There will be hot refreshments and a ra�e too! For more information, please contact Wasya Birtle 07919 595 657 or email Wasyahul@gmail.com How well do you know Westbourne?

We are relaunching the Westbourne website (www.westbourne.info) in 2014 and are looking for people with good local knowledge to get involved. Volunteers can become community editors, photographers and forum moderators. It’s a great opportunity to get involved with your local community, represent your experience of Westbourne and have a bit of fun along the way. You’ll need access to the web and just a tiny bit of computer knowledge. If you are interested please email editor@westbourne.info to register for more information.

Bournemouth’s Gardens of Light & Ice RinkThe free Gardens of Light will be running from 16th November – 6th January and will include a variety of interactive displays that the whole family can enjoy. Work your way through the market and into the Lower Gardens to be amazed by the impressive lights illuminating the winter wonderland. There will also be a fantastic ice rink

taking centre stage in the gardens adding the ultimate festive statement.

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Westbourne NewsLocal news from Westbourne, Branksome, West Cli� & West Hill

Have you got local news?Email editor@westbourne.info with the details

Shop Local This ChristmasWith Christmas fast approaching we’d like to encourage all readers to shop local and support Westbourne businesses this festive season. With over 160 shops to choose from, Westbourne has it all. Find out more about the Westbourne Christmas event on Saturday 7th December on page 6 and keep an eye on our website (www.westbourne.info) for more news and latest o�ers from local traders.

Useful Dates and Events in November & December17 Nov Santa’s Parade in Poole Santa arrives on Poole Quay, by RNLI Lifeboat, on his way

to the Dolphin Centre. From 10.30am.21 Nov Royal Marines Christmas Special at Bournemouth Pavilion. World famous Band

of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines end the year with a military music spectacular featuring festive music, military marches, big band hits and popular showstoppers, starting 7.30pm. Tickets £17 to £21. Tickets 0844 576 3000.

1 & 12 Dec Bournemouth Christmas Parade will be taking place on 1st and 12th of December in Bournemouth town centre. See www.visitbournemouth.com

7 Dec Breakfast with Father Christmas at Compton Acres Enjoy a full English breakfast from 9am in the café followed by a visit from the busy man himself. Tickets £12.95 and also on 14, 21, 22 & 23 December visit Santa in his Grotto from 11.30am-3pm. Booking essential 01202 700778.

7 Dec A Magical Westbourne Christmas 10am - 4pm, see page 614-15 Dec Family Christmas Day at the Russell-Cotes Your chance to meet Father

Christmas in his grotto and receive a present (charges apply). After you’ve seen Father Christmas why not get involved in the Christmas craft session, where you can have the chance to make your own festive Christmas creations.

14 Dec - Cool Coast Ice Rink Ice skating is back at the BIC this winter! Cool Coast Ice Rink is 23 Feb the South Coast’s biggest indoor seasonal ice rink. A fun and healthy all-weather

activity, it’s perfect for kids and adults alike!25 Dec Merry Christmas!

Classical Concert to Bene�t Local CharityEveryone is invited to a classical music concert of cello and piano duets on Saturday 23 November 2013 at 7.30pm at St.Aldhelm’s Church. The concert promises an outstanding performance from Benjamin Birtle (cello) and Duncan Honeybourne (piano) and is in aid of The Amelia- Grace Rainbow Fund, a charity that supports children in and around Dorset who are su�ering from terminal, life-limiting and serious chronic illnesses. The programme includes music from Beethoven, Schumann, Bartok and Brahms.Tickets are £5 in advance and £7 at the door. There will be hot refreshments and a ra�e too! For more information, please contact Wasya Birtle 07919 595 657 or email Wasyahul@gmail.com How well do you know Westbourne?

We are relaunching the Westbourne website (www.westbourne.info) in 2014 and are looking for people with good local knowledge to get involved. Volunteers can become community editors, photographers and forum moderators. It’s a great opportunity to get involved with your local community, represent your experience of Westbourne and have a bit of fun along the way. You’ll need access to the web and just a tiny bit of computer knowledge. If you are interested please email editor@westbourne.info to register for more information.

Bournemouth’s Gardens of Light & Ice RinkThe free Gardens of Light will be running from 16th November – 6th January and will include a variety of interactive displays that the whole family can enjoy. Work your way through the market and into the Lower Gardens to be amazed by the impressive lights illuminating the winter wonderland. There will also be a fantastic ice rink

taking centre stage in the gardens adding the ultimate festive statement.

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Saturday 7th DecemberA Magical Westbourne Christmas

We had a chat with Jackie from the Westbourne Traders Association to �nd out about this year’s Christmas event.

Jackie said, “Last year’s event was a great success and brought a lot of people into Westbourne. We hope that this year will be equally successful. Once again there will be a Farmers Market in Landseer Road - a very popular addition to Westbourne last year. There are also going to be two live performance areas. One outside Marks and Spencer and one outside SO furniture. In these areas there will be a variety of acts from singers, magicians, illusionists, The Salvation Army band and much more. We will also have stilt walkers and street entertainers.”

Santa will be visiting his Grotto in the Arcade, accompanied by his elves (helped by Westbourne Rotary Club) along with a fantastic balloon modeller. Robert in Trebles Butchers will be holding a sausage eating competition, along with free tastings.

Fire Radio will be helping switch on the Westbourne Christmas lights at 4pm outside M&S to bring the day to an end.

Westbourne is the ideal shopping destination at Christmas, with so many unique and individual shops you’ll have no trouble �nding the perfect gifts for loved ones.

Share your photos from the day - email editor@westbourne.info or tweet us @westbourneinfo

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Saturday 7th DecemberA Magical Westbourne Christmas

We had a chat with Jackie from the Westbourne Traders Association to �nd out about this year’s Christmas event.

Jackie said, “Last year’s event was a great success and brought a lot of people into Westbourne. We hope that this year will be equally successful. Once again there will be a Farmers Market in Landseer Road - a very popular addition to Westbourne last year. There are also going to be two live performance areas. One outside Marks and Spencer and one outside SO furniture. In these areas there will be a variety of acts from singers, magicians, illusionists, The Salvation Army band and much more. We will also have stilt walkers and street entertainers.”

Santa will be visiting his Grotto in the Arcade, accompanied by his elves (helped by Westbourne Rotary Club) along with a fantastic balloon modeller. Robert in Trebles Butchers will be holding a sausage eating competition, along with free tastings.

Fire Radio will be helping switch on the Westbourne Christmas lights at 4pm outside M&S to bring the day to an end.

Westbourne is the ideal shopping destination at Christmas, with so many unique and individual shops you’ll have no trouble �nding the perfect gifts for loved ones.

Share your photos from the day - email editor@westbourne.info or tweet us @westbourneinfo

An amazing Christmas selection from COOK in WestbourneStress Free Christmas at COOK

COOK, now in their third year in Westbourne, have all the ingredients needed for a stress free Christmas. We decided to have a dig around their freezers to pick our choice selection for this years celebrations.Below is just a small selection of treats on o�er. Elaine and the team in COOK Westbourne are always on hand to advise, suggest other options and there’s usually a good few free samples to try too!Stress-Free Christmas Lunch (serves 8 for £100)

Includes everything from Stu�ed Crown of Turkey and Goose Fat Roast Potatoes to the stu�ng, gravy and all the trimmings. Chicken Cushion (serves 2 for £13.95)

A beautiful Chicken Cushion made from corn-fed chicken breasts wrapped in sweet-cure bacon with a �g and brandy stu�ng. Served with a Madeira jus. Serve with any combination of Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, New Brussels Sprouts, New Dauphinoise Potatoes with Taleggio and Gruyere Cheese, Parmesan Parnsips, Heritage Carrots.Partridge & Pears (serves 2 for £15.95)

What could be more festive than a partridge in a pear tree? The partridge come from some of the �nest sporting estates in the Vale of York and the Pennines and are served with pear slices and a sprig of thyme. The intensely �avoured Port Wine Jus can be served separately in a jug. Serve with Creamy Mash or New Dauphinoise Potatoes, with green beans on the side.Double Chocolate Bomb (serves up to 10 for £15)

Indulgent, chocolate mousse inside marsala-soaked, chocolate sponge, covered with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa. With a “surprise” soft, raspberry to�ee middle. Serve with a sparkler!All meals are prepared by hand at the COOK Kitchen using exactly the same ingredients and techniques you would at home so everything looks and tastes homemade. So whatever the occasion - from Christmas Day lunch, to drinks parties, dinner with friends, or simply feeding the family - let COOK cook for you so you can concentrate on enjoying the festivities.

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An amazing Christmas selection from COOK in WestbourneStress Free Christmas at COOK

COOK, now in their third year in Westbourne, have all the ingredients needed for a stress free Christmas. We decided to have a dig around their freezers to pick our choice selection for this years celebrations.Below is just a small selection of treats on o�er. Elaine and the team in COOK Westbourne are always on hand to advise, suggest other options and there’s usually a good few free samples to try too!Stress-Free Christmas Lunch (serves 8 for £100)

Includes everything from Stu�ed Crown of Turkey and Goose Fat Roast Potatoes to the stu�ng, gravy and all the trimmings. Chicken Cushion (serves 2 for £13.95)

A beautiful Chicken Cushion made from corn-fed chicken breasts wrapped in sweet-cure bacon with a �g and brandy stu�ng. Served with a Madeira jus. Serve with any combination of Goose Fat Roast Potatoes, New Brussels Sprouts, New Dauphinoise Potatoes with Taleggio and Gruyere Cheese, Parmesan Parnsips, Heritage Carrots.Partridge & Pears (serves 2 for £15.95)

What could be more festive than a partridge in a pear tree? The partridge come from some of the �nest sporting estates in the Vale of York and the Pennines and are served with pear slices and a sprig of thyme. The intensely �avoured Port Wine Jus can be served separately in a jug. Serve with Creamy Mash or New Dauphinoise Potatoes, with green beans on the side.Double Chocolate Bomb (serves up to 10 for £15)

Indulgent, chocolate mousse inside marsala-soaked, chocolate sponge, covered with whipped cream and a dusting of cocoa. With a “surprise” soft, raspberry to�ee middle. Serve with a sparkler!All meals are prepared by hand at the COOK Kitchen using exactly the same ingredients and techniques you would at home so everything looks and tastes homemade. So whatever the occasion - from Christmas Day lunch, to drinks parties, dinner with friends, or simply feeding the family - let COOK cook for you so you can concentrate on enjoying the festivities.

52 Poole Road, Westbourne, BH4 9DZVisit us online: www.chocol8.co.uk

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You choose the Chocolates , you choose the Box, you choose the Ribbons. Exquisite personal service for

exquisite luxury chocolates! Or simply pick up a beautifully ribboned box from the shelf.

Everyone loves to receive chocolates and at Chocol8 we make sure they are extra special.

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We met up for a co�ee with Teresa and Zak, a mother and son team, who recently took over The Living Room in Alum Chine.

Situated on Alumhurst Road, just a ten minute walk from Westbourne, The Living Room is an award winning independent bed and breakfast and co�ee lounge, open to non-residents for tasty brunches, lunches or just one of their amazing co�ees. Winners of Bournemouth Tourism Guest Accommodation of the Year, AA Breakfast Award and Trip Advisor Certi�cate of Excellence, The Living Room already has a loyal local following but remains somewhat one of Westbourne’s hidden gems.

You will �nd comfy couches, free Wi-Fi, a big front garden and an open �replace you can curl up in front of. The menu is an inspired and eclectic selection of dishes, daily specials and take-aways. Zak told us more about the homemade fare, “We make delicious full cooked breakfast options from the classic to the more unusual. Why not try our

Green Eggs & Jam, Pulled Pork Melt, Ham Hock Hash or homemade granola. We also have plenty of tasty vegetarian or gluten free options. Our infamous home cooked chilli jam is something people come back for alone!”

Co�ee geeks take note, at The Living Room your Cup of Joe is freshly ground and hand pulled, sourced from the exclusive Somerset based co�ee roasting company Martin Carwardine & Co. The blend is Fairtrade and organic and The Living Room is the only stockist in the area.

Living Room Private Hire

The Living Room is available to hire for catered private meetings or social gatherings and an ideal space for small work conferences or workshops. Local social groups are invited to reserve the space for free, subject to availability. The Living Room B&B is also perfect for private parties or gatherings as well as individual rooms.

Contact Teresa or Zak on 01202 761135 for more information or to book.

The Living RoomCo�ee Lounge & Award Winning B&B

Cafe 8.00am - 3.00pm Wed - Sun Venue available to book any time

2 Drury Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HAT 01202 761135 W visitthelivingroom.co.uk

A quirky venue with a relaxed atmosphere and great food, ideal for private meetings, those special occasions for family and friends, social groups and clubs – in fact, any excuse!

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We met up for a co�ee with Teresa and Zak, a mother and son team, who recently took over The Living Room in Alum Chine.

Situated on Alumhurst Road, just a ten minute walk from Westbourne, The Living Room is an award winning independent bed and breakfast and co�ee lounge, open to non-residents for tasty brunches, lunches or just one of their amazing co�ees. Winners of Bournemouth Tourism Guest Accommodation of the Year, AA Breakfast Award and Trip Advisor Certi�cate of Excellence, The Living Room already has a loyal local following but remains somewhat one of Westbourne’s hidden gems.

You will �nd comfy couches, free Wi-Fi, a big front garden and an open �replace you can curl up in front of. The menu is an inspired and eclectic selection of dishes, daily specials and take-aways. Zak told us more about the homemade fare, “We make delicious full cooked breakfast options from the classic to the more unusual. Why not try our

Green Eggs & Jam, Pulled Pork Melt, Ham Hock Hash or homemade granola. We also have plenty of tasty vegetarian or gluten free options. Our infamous home cooked chilli jam is something people come back for alone!”

Co�ee geeks take note, at The Living Room your Cup of Joe is freshly ground and hand pulled, sourced from the exclusive Somerset based co�ee roasting company Martin Carwardine & Co. The blend is Fairtrade and organic and The Living Room is the only stockist in the area.

Living Room Private Hire

The Living Room is available to hire for catered private meetings or social gatherings and an ideal space for small work conferences or workshops. Local social groups are invited to reserve the space for free, subject to availability. The Living Room B&B is also perfect for private parties or gatherings as well as individual rooms.

Contact Teresa or Zak on 01202 761135 for more information or to book.

The Living RoomCo�ee Lounge & Award Winning B&B

Cafe 8.00am - 3.00pm Wed - Sun Venue available to book any time

2 Drury Road, Bournemouth BH4 8HAT 01202 761135 W visitthelivingroom.co.uk

A quirky venue with a relaxed atmosphere and great food, ideal for private meetings, those special occasions for family and friends, social groups and clubs – in fact, any excuse!

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Meet Domestic Angels

Samantha Acton has been the owner of Domestic Angels for over a decade. The Angels provide cleaning and home help services to the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas. From weekly cleaning to spring-cleans, ironing to general housework, they’ll take the work o� your hands and a load o� your mind.Their home help service provides a friendly pair of hands for those requiring extra attention. Daily visits help with meals, cleaning and shopping, but above all they provide a trusted friendly face.Gaynor Tilley of Southbourne told us of her experience with Domestic Angels, "I hired a cleaner from Domestic Angels over 4 years ago and throughout that time Samantha has always provided great sta� who do a thorough job. Since then the way Samantha also dealt with a delicate family situation in caring for an elderly family member highlighted the 'personable' side to this business. I know I can trust Domestic Angels and Samantha to do a great job every week."If you would like to talk about how Domestic Angels could help you in your home, call Samantha on 01202 267350.

Helping people in their homes

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Call now for a free, no obligation consultation01202 267350 or e-mail hello@domestic-angels.com

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Meet Domestic Angels

Samantha Acton has been the owner of Domestic Angels for over a decade. The Angels provide cleaning and home help services to the Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch areas. From weekly cleaning to spring-cleans, ironing to general housework, they’ll take the work o� your hands and a load o� your mind.Their home help service provides a friendly pair of hands for those requiring extra attention. Daily visits help with meals, cleaning and shopping, but above all they provide a trusted friendly face.Gaynor Tilley of Southbourne told us of her experience with Domestic Angels, "I hired a cleaner from Domestic Angels over 4 years ago and throughout that time Samantha has always provided great sta� who do a thorough job. Since then the way Samantha also dealt with a delicate family situation in caring for an elderly family member highlighted the 'personable' side to this business. I know I can trust Domestic Angels and Samantha to do a great job every week."If you would like to talk about how Domestic Angels could help you in your home, call Samantha on 01202 267350.

Helping people in their homes

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Café Argyll

Like us on Facebook or visit www.functionfayre.co.ukArgyll Bowling Club, West Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH4 8AB

Booking essential for Sunday Lunch, Christmas Menu and Fish Friday

01202 762328

Open 7 days a week from 10am. Open all year!Join us for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Just a few minutes walk from the Tropical Gardens with ample free parking.

Traditional Sunday Lunch served 12 - 2.30pm from £6.95

Fish Day Friday Christmas MenuSpecial fish dish every

Friday lunch. We will announce each weeks special via the specials board during the week, if you fancy what's on the board then

book yourself in! Dishes will vary from plain and simple to extravagant, each

week will be different.

Phone us on01202 762328 for this weeks

Licensed Bar

2 courses £11.953 courses £13.95

Bookings now being taken for December lunch times:

Fri 20th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd & Mon 23rd December. Booking essential!

FREE TEA or COFFEE

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10am - 12noon every day

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O�ers Galore at Café ArgyllOpen All Year

Now in their third year and delighted to be open through the winter, we met up with John and the sta� from Café Argyll, a warm and welcoming eatery within the grounds of the Argyll Bowling Club on West Cli�.Professional chef John, who trained at The Carlton has worked in France and was a �nalist of National Chef of the Year, heads things in the kitchen. Along with second chef Matt, who has worked for Rick Stein, John puts together delicious dishes with top quality, locally sourced, produce. From homemade soup, cottage pies, hand beer battered �sh and chips to a tempting selection of local cakes and New Forest Ice Cream, the menu has something to please all tastes. “Café Argyll is open all year round and also open to the public from 10am every day”, explained John. There is free parking available on West Overcli� Drive and the café is just a few minutes walk from the Tropical Gardens if you fancy an after dinner amble to walk o� one of their delicious desserts.

Souper O�er!Visit on Mondays and Tuesdays and be treated to a FREE soup starter with every main meal ordered from the specials board.Check out the page opposite for more o�ers and details of the popular Christmas Menu. These events sell out quickly, so book a table on 01202 762328 to avoid disappointment.

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Café Argyll

Like us on Facebook or visit www.functionfayre.co.ukArgyll Bowling Club, West Overcliff Drive, Bournemouth, BH4 8AB

Booking essential for Sunday Lunch, Christmas Menu and Fish Friday

01202 762328

Open 7 days a week from 10am. Open all year!Join us for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea.

Just a few minutes walk from the Tropical Gardens with ample free parking.

Traditional Sunday Lunch served 12 - 2.30pm from £6.95

Fish Day Friday Christmas MenuSpecial fish dish every

Friday lunch. We will announce each weeks special via the specials board during the week, if you fancy what's on the board then

book yourself in! Dishes will vary from plain and simple to extravagant, each

week will be different.

Phone us on01202 762328 for this weeks

Licensed Bar

2 courses £11.953 courses £13.95

Bookings now being taken for December lunch times:

Fri 20th, Sat 21st, Sun 22nd & Mon 23rd December. Booking essential!

FREE TEA or COFFEE

with every breakfast

from

10am - 12noon every day

Expires 3

1st March

2014.

Standard siz

e hot drin

k.

1 per custo

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O�ers Galore at Café ArgyllOpen All Year

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Christmas Gifts Ideas and Morefrom Kirsty Robinson at The Westbourne Bookshop

Welcome to the Christmas Book Review.

As ever, the choice of great books this Christmas is overwhelming, but some of our particular favourites are featured opposite. If you pick up a FREE copy of our Christmas Books Catalogue there are many more suggestions, and this year we have been able to o�er special prices on an even larger range of new titles.

Signed Editions

Signed editions always make a wonderful Christmas gift and at the time of going to press we have books signed by Joanna Trollope, Frederick Forsyth, Mo Farah and David Gower. They sell like hot cakes so don’t leave it too late.

Don’t forget that we also have a selection of traditional and modern Christmas Cards, Moleskine and Paperblanks Diaries, Gibson’s Jigsaws and Playing Cards and a selection of popular branded Board Games, including Scrabble, Boggle and Bananagrams. We also have lots of choice in Calendar designs and a wide range of musical Christmas classics on CD.

Join us for Wine and Nibbles

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Best wishes from Kirsty, Joanna, Sarah and Mary.

Kid’s ChristmasDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck £9.99 RRP £12.99 (due 6th November)Greg He�ey is on a losing streak. His best friend has ditched him and �nding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes Greg decides to turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space £15.99This super cool book has everything you need to know about our universe, including gravity, time and extra-terrestrial life.

Playbook Pirates £14.99A great novelty for pre-school children, this pop-up storybook transforms into a 3D ocean landscape play-mat with cut-out cardboard pirates, parrots and pop-up ships. It will provide hours of play before being stored safely away in its own carry case.

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Christmas Gifts Ideas and Morefrom Kirsty Robinson at The Westbourne Bookshop

Welcome to the Christmas Book Review.

As ever, the choice of great books this Christmas is overwhelming, but some of our particular favourites are featured opposite. If you pick up a FREE copy of our Christmas Books Catalogue there are many more suggestions, and this year we have been able to o�er special prices on an even larger range of new titles.

Signed Editions

Signed editions always make a wonderful Christmas gift and at the time of going to press we have books signed by Joanna Trollope, Frederick Forsyth, Mo Farah and David Gower. They sell like hot cakes so don’t leave it too late.

Don’t forget that we also have a selection of traditional and modern Christmas Cards, Moleskine and Paperblanks Diaries, Gibson’s Jigsaws and Playing Cards and a selection of popular branded Board Games, including Scrabble, Boggle and Bananagrams. We also have lots of choice in Calendar designs and a wide range of musical Christmas classics on CD.

Join us for Wine and Nibbles

Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to say a big Thank You to all the loyal customers who continue to support us. We would like to wish you all a Very Merry Christmas and to that end will be o�ering our usual selection of wine and nibbles on Saturday 7th and Saturday 21st December (and maybe a couple of days

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Best wishes from Kirsty, Joanna, Sarah and Mary.

Kid’s ChristmasDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck £9.99 RRP £12.99 (due 6th November)Greg He�ey is on a losing streak. His best friend has ditched him and �nding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes Greg decides to turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?

Professor Astro Cat’s Frontiers of Space £15.99This super cool book has everything you need to know about our universe, including gravity, time and extra-terrestrial life.

Playbook Pirates £14.99A great novelty for pre-school children, this pop-up storybook transforms into a 3D ocean landscape play-mat with cut-out cardboard pirates, parrots and pop-up ships. It will provide hours of play before being stored safely away in its own carry case.

Westbourne Bookshop65 Poole Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth, BH4 9BA. Tel: 01202 768626 Like us on Facebook/WestbourneBookshop

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Am I Missing Something...? Unpublished Letters to the Telegraph Vol. 5 £9.99The year in politics, royalty, sport and broadcasting through the eyes of Daily Telegraph readers.

Sign Language 3 – £8.99Windy Women, Yu-Smell, and “This Door is not a Door”...

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Great GiftsBroken Road – Patrick Leigh Fermor £20 RRP £25

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Hugh Johnson’s Pocket Wine Book £11.99The original and best, Hugh’s Pocket Wine Book is the ultimate compact guide. 37th edition.

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Musical Steps www.musicalsteps.co.ukInspiring and educational music classes for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers. Friday mornings at St.John’s Church Hall, Surrey Road, BH12 1EG.Heather Smith. 0845 643 5025. heather.smith@musicalsteps.co.uk

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Gentle Pilates – For Active Older Adults & BeginnersImprove posture & �exibility, strengthen tummy & back muscles. Mondays from 2pm at St Ambrose Church Hall BH4 8BE. £5 per class drop in – bring your own mat.Kathie. 0777 565 1566.

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I was probably not the only one to feel a little down as this years amazing summer drew to a close. This year brought the warmest summer for years, AFC Bournemouth winning promotion to the almighty championship, Rolling Stones and Arctic Monkeys storming Glastonbury and a full range of brilliant sun kissed activities to the town of Bournemouth. However there is no reason to be down because for music the fun has only just started as we approach Christmas and New Year.

Christmas for gigs and music is traditionally one of the best periods of the year and in Westbourne it is really hotting up to be an exciting festive period. The Winchester is a venue that continues to move forward and I truly recommend it for any night of the week because it always o�ers some great entertainment from music of all genres to comedy and poetry.

One of the highlights of the month for me is on 19 November featuring Ruarri Joseph performing at the Winchester. He has been all over the country and has been described as one of the best songwriters in the UK. The NME describe him as Bob Dylan had he grown up in Cornwall. To see him play at such an intimate venue then should not be missed as he looks to be one of the key stars of 2014.

Westbourne’s Music Scene

Flat 13 Records9 St Michaels Rd, BH2 5DP01202 951538

The Winchester39 Poole Hill, BH2 5PW01202 557937

Aaron Gregory’s Local Music Guide www.facebook.com/aarongregorymusic

About Aaron GregoryWe’re delighted to have Aaron Gregory on board writing our regular local music scene column. Aaron is a Bournemouth based singer songwriter who has been described by Rock Regeneration as a pillar of the local music scene.Photo by Grant David Read © 2013

Aaron’s Top FiveAnd �nally, �ve more unmissable shows coming up across the area:

14 November: Future Of The Left, Sixty Million Postcards5 December: Happy Mondays @ The O2 Academy Boscombe7 December: Tenacious D @ The O2 Academy Boscombe14 December: Jazz Morley @ The Winchester, Bournemouth26 December: Yoofs @ Cellar Bar, Boscombe

If you’re stuck for ideas for Christmas presents, a fantastic record store has opened not far from Westbourne in St Michaels Road. Flat 13 Records is an absolute delight if you love CDs, books and vinyl. They stock old and new vinyl and have some real rarities in there. The sta� who run the shop are honest, knowledgeable and dedicated and they are really worth paying a visit. They aim to expand the store soon and start introducing live music so watches this space!

Sadly my last word is a re�ective one on the closure of the Centre Stage in Westbourne. This follows hotly on the heels of Champions closing down just six months before. Both were fantastic venues and so important for grass roots musicians and comedians. This is why it is so important to support grass roots venues but more importantly you will never be disappointed because the talent on display is so good.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year and look forward to seeing you all soon - you’re invited to my next performance at The Grove Tavern in Southbourne on the 2nd December.

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I was probably not the only one to feel a little down as this years amazing summer drew to a close. This year brought the warmest summer for years, AFC Bournemouth winning promotion to the almighty championship, Rolling Stones and Arctic Monkeys storming Glastonbury and a full range of brilliant sun kissed activities to the town of Bournemouth. However there is no reason to be down because for music the fun has only just started as we approach Christmas and New Year.

Christmas for gigs and music is traditionally one of the best periods of the year and in Westbourne it is really hotting up to be an exciting festive period. The Winchester is a venue that continues to move forward and I truly recommend it for any night of the week because it always o�ers some great entertainment from music of all genres to comedy and poetry.

One of the highlights of the month for me is on 19 November featuring Ruarri Joseph performing at the Winchester. He has been all over the country and has been described as one of the best songwriters in the UK. The NME describe him as Bob Dylan had he grown up in Cornwall. To see him play at such an intimate venue then should not be missed as he looks to be one of the key stars of 2014.

Westbourne’s Music Scene

Flat 13 Records9 St Michaels Rd, BH2 5DP01202 951538

The Winchester39 Poole Hill, BH2 5PW01202 557937

Aaron Gregory’s Local Music Guide www.facebook.com/aarongregorymusic

About Aaron GregoryWe’re delighted to have Aaron Gregory on board writing our regular local music scene column. Aaron is a Bournemouth based singer songwriter who has been described by Rock Regeneration as a pillar of the local music scene.Photo by Grant David Read © 2013

Aaron’s Top FiveAnd �nally, �ve more unmissable shows coming up across the area:

14 November: Future Of The Left, Sixty Million Postcards5 December: Happy Mondays @ The O2 Academy Boscombe7 December: Tenacious D @ The O2 Academy Boscombe14 December: Jazz Morley @ The Winchester, Bournemouth26 December: Yoofs @ Cellar Bar, Boscombe

If you’re stuck for ideas for Christmas presents, a fantastic record store has opened not far from Westbourne in St Michaels Road. Flat 13 Records is an absolute delight if you love CDs, books and vinyl. They stock old and new vinyl and have some real rarities in there. The sta� who run the shop are honest, knowledgeable and dedicated and they are really worth paying a visit. They aim to expand the store soon and start introducing live music so watches this space!

Sadly my last word is a re�ective one on the closure of the Centre Stage in Westbourne. This follows hotly on the heels of Champions closing down just six months before. Both were fantastic venues and so important for grass roots musicians and comedians. This is why it is so important to support grass roots venues but more importantly you will never be disappointed because the talent on display is so good.

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a happy new year and look forward to seeing you all soon - you’re invited to my next performance at The Grove Tavern in Southbourne on the 2nd December.

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Minutes from Westbourne in the bustling triangle, The Winchester is the premier arts and entertainments venue. We went to �nd out more and what it has to o�er.Through the old doors of this historic building you will �nd a characterful and unique space, that allows each event to have its own distinctive feel. Working with the cream of Bournemouth's event organisers and talent, to provide experiences you won't forget, The Winchester is dedicated to supporting the thriving arts and music scene.Committed to providing diverse entertainment for all, whether it is art, spoken word, theatre, comedy, dance, �lm, fashion, live music or the latest clubbing experience. The Winchester caters for all ages and tastes, it’s purpose to provide a home for more challenging, less commercial arts & entertainment giving it an audience and chance to �ourish in a unique and intimate space that has a warm, friendly and vibrant atmosphere.

The venue has played host to a wealth of creative talent in the last 5 years and intends to maintain this high standard. Regular nights include unmissable performance poetry with Freeway Poets. A night that combines an Open-Mic poetry session where the public can participate on stage with their own expressions, thoughts & word. There are also guest slots from the best, most exciting poets on the national circuit. There are also stunning visuals, vegetarian food, henna and jewellery stalls and impromptu live music. All this on

the �rst Wednesday of each month.The Winchester is also involved in some high pro�le cultural events in the area such as Purbeck Film Festival and Arts by the Sea Festival. The Winchester holds a 24 hour license has good disabled access and is available for day and night hire for local social groups, classes, business conference, performance groups, bands, club nights or events, if you would like to use the space please email thewinchesterpub@live.co.uk

The Winchester: A Creative Hubfor all of Bournemouth

See our website for all the upcoming eventswww.thewinchesterbournemouth.co.uk

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HIGHLIGHTS IN NOVEMBER

5th - Willie & The Bandits

6th - Freeway Poets - Parisian Delights

9th - DJ Jumpin Jack Frost

10th - Thirsty Menwith support from Hope & The New Flower Generations

19th - Ruarri Joseph

22nd - Dubheart Live

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Minutes from Westbourne in the bustling triangle, The Winchester is the premier arts and entertainments venue. We went to �nd out more and what it has to o�er.Through the old doors of this historic building you will �nd a characterful and unique space, that allows each event to have its own distinctive feel. Working with the cream of Bournemouth's event organisers and talent, to provide experiences you won't forget, The Winchester is dedicated to supporting the thriving arts and music scene.Committed to providing diverse entertainment for all, whether it is art, spoken word, theatre, comedy, dance, �lm, fashion, live music or the latest clubbing experience. The Winchester caters for all ages and tastes, it’s purpose to provide a home for more challenging, less commercial arts & entertainment giving it an audience and chance to �ourish in a unique and intimate space that has a warm, friendly and vibrant atmosphere.

The venue has played host to a wealth of creative talent in the last 5 years and intends to maintain this high standard. Regular nights include unmissable performance poetry with Freeway Poets. A night that combines an Open-Mic poetry session where the public can participate on stage with their own expressions, thoughts & word. There are also guest slots from the best, most exciting poets on the national circuit. There are also stunning visuals, vegetarian food, henna and jewellery stalls and impromptu live music. All this on

the �rst Wednesday of each month.The Winchester is also involved in some high pro�le cultural events in the area such as Purbeck Film Festival and Arts by the Sea Festival. The Winchester holds a 24 hour license has good disabled access and is available for day and night hire for local social groups, classes, business conference, performance groups, bands, club nights or events, if you would like to use the space please email thewinchesterpub@live.co.uk

The Winchester: A Creative Hubfor all of Bournemouth

See our website for all the upcoming eventswww.thewinchesterbournemouth.co.uk

39 Poole Hill, Bournemouth, Dorset BH2 5PW

HIGHLIGHTS IN NOVEMBER

5th - Willie & The Bandits

6th - Freeway Poets - Parisian Delights

9th - DJ Jumpin Jack Frost

10th - Thirsty Menwith support from Hope & The New Flower Generations

19th - Ruarri Joseph

22nd - Dubheart Live

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Across2. brings presents6. watch out walnuts8. over the �replace10. I'm dreaming of a14. what it’s all about15. halls decked with16. this drink is no yoke!18. little helpers19. under the tree20. on the door

Down1. it’s his birthday3. get the vacuum cleaner ready4. orange bread5. girls name sing song7. only one has a red nose9. have you seen this scene?11. fancy a kiss?12. roasing on a �re13. Bah hum bug!17. Bah hum bug again!

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Across2. brings presents6. watch out walnuts8. over the �replace10. I'm dreaming of a14. what it’s all about15. halls decked with16. this drink is no yoke!18. little helpers19. under the tree20. on the door

Down1. it’s his birthday3. get the vacuum cleaner ready4. orange bread5. girls name sing song7. only one has a red nose9. have you seen this scene?11. fancy a kiss?12. roasing on a �re13. Bah hum bug!17. Bah hum bug again!

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Useful Contacts & WebsitesNumbers for local and national services

0800, 0300, 0500 are free to call. 01202 and 0845 are charged at the local rate. Mobiles will vary.

Medical, Health and WellbeingWestbourne Medical Centre 01202 752550 www.westbournemedical.comPoole Bay Pharmacy 01202 762680 www.poolebaypharmacy.co.ukWest Cli� Pharmacy 01202 765155 www.westcli�pharmacy.co.ukBournemouth Hospital 01202 303626 www.rbch.nhs.ukPoole Hospital 01202 665511 www.poole.nhs.ukNHS Direct Call 111 www.nhsdirect.nhs.ukGiving Blood 0300 123 23 23 www.blood.co.ukOrgan Donation 0300 123 23 23 www.organdonation.nhs.ukTalk to Frank (Drug Advice) 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.comChildline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.ukVictim Support 0845 3030900 www.victimsupport.orgBournemouth Samaritans 01202 551999 bournemouthsamaritans.org.ukMissing Persons 0500 700 700 www.missingpeople.org.ukShelter Dorset (housing) 0344 515 1400 england.shelter.org.uk

National ServicesDVLA 0845 7223344 www.dft.gov.uk/dvlaVehicle Tax Disc Online - www.gov.uk/tax-discConsumer Direct 08454 040506 www.gov.ukThe Pension Service 08456 060265 www.gov.ukNational Debtline 0808 808 4000 www.nationaldebtline.co.ukMoney Advice Service 0300 500 5000 www.moneyadviceservice.org.ukTelephone Preference Service 0845 070 0707 www.tpsonline.org.uk

Local InterestWestbourne Post O�ce 0845 7223344 www.posto�ce.co.ukWestbourne Library 01202 761845 -Westbourne Traders Association - www.westbournetraders.co.ukWestbourne Magazine 0845 224 3894 www.westbourne.infoWestbourne Conservative Club 01202 766698 westbourneconservativeclub.co.ukBournemouth Chamber of Trade 01202 372437 bournemouthchamber.org.ukWSX Enterprise 01329 223242 www.wsxenterprise.co.ukVisit Bournemouth - www.visitbournemouth.comBournemouth Seafront O�ce 01202 451781 -Branksome Chine Beach O�ce 01202 708181 beacho�ce@poole.gov.ukThe BIC and Pavilion 01202 456400 www.bic.co.ukPavilion Dance 01202 203630 www.paviliondance.org.ukLighthouse Poole 0844 406 8666 www.lighthousepoole.co.ukO2 Academy Bournemouth 01202 399922 o2academybournemouth.co.ukBournemouth University 01202 524111 www.bournemouth.ac.ukArts University Bournemouth 01202 533011 www.aub.ac.ukBournemouth & Poole College 01202 205205 www.thecollege.co.ukBournemouth U3A 01202 420700 www.bournemouthu3a.org.uk

Local Utilities, Services and Local TravelBournemouth Council 01202 451451 www.bournemouth.gov.ukPoole Council 01202 633633 www.poole.gov.ukSouthern Electric 0800 980 8476 www.southern-electric.co.ukBournemouth Water 01202 590059 www.sembcorpbw.co.ukWessex Water 0845 600 3 600 www.wessexwater.co.ukRSPCA (Bournemouth) 01202 526520 www.rspca.org.ukYellow Buses 01202 636110 www.bybus.co.ukWilts and Dorset Buses 01722 336855 www.morebus.co.ukBranksome Train Station 08457 484950 www.southwesttrains.co.ukStreamline Warrens Taxis 01202 555511 www.streamlinewarrenstaxis.co.ukBournemouth Airport 01202 364000 www.bournemouthairport.comCondor Ferries 01202 207215 www.condorferries.co.ukBrittany Ferries (Poole o�ce) 0871 244 1403 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

In An Emergency...You should call 999 if it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, a �re in progress, there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened. To contact the police for any other reason, call 101.

Bournemouth Police 101 www.dorset.police.ukCrimestoppers 0800 555111 www.crimestoppers-uk.orgDorset Fire & Rescue 01305 252600 www.dorset�re.co.ukBritish Gas (report leaks) 0800 111 999 -Floodline (info and advice) 0845 988 1188 environment-agency.gov.uk

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Useful Contacts & WebsitesNumbers for local and national services

0800, 0300, 0500 are free to call. 01202 and 0845 are charged at the local rate. Mobiles will vary.

Medical, Health and WellbeingWestbourne Medical Centre 01202 752550 www.westbournemedical.comPoole Bay Pharmacy 01202 762680 www.poolebaypharmacy.co.ukWest Cli� Pharmacy 01202 765155 www.westcli�pharmacy.co.ukBournemouth Hospital 01202 303626 www.rbch.nhs.ukPoole Hospital 01202 665511 www.poole.nhs.ukNHS Direct Call 111 www.nhsdirect.nhs.ukGiving Blood 0300 123 23 23 www.blood.co.ukOrgan Donation 0300 123 23 23 www.organdonation.nhs.ukTalk to Frank (Drug Advice) 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.comChildline 0800 1111 www.childline.org.ukVictim Support 0845 3030900 www.victimsupport.orgBournemouth Samaritans 01202 551999 bournemouthsamaritans.org.ukMissing Persons 0500 700 700 www.missingpeople.org.ukShelter Dorset (housing) 0344 515 1400 england.shelter.org.uk

National ServicesDVLA 0845 7223344 www.dft.gov.uk/dvlaVehicle Tax Disc Online - www.gov.uk/tax-discConsumer Direct 08454 040506 www.gov.ukThe Pension Service 08456 060265 www.gov.ukNational Debtline 0808 808 4000 www.nationaldebtline.co.ukMoney Advice Service 0300 500 5000 www.moneyadviceservice.org.ukTelephone Preference Service 0845 070 0707 www.tpsonline.org.uk

Local InterestWestbourne Post O�ce 0845 7223344 www.posto�ce.co.ukWestbourne Library 01202 761845 -Westbourne Traders Association - www.westbournetraders.co.ukWestbourne Magazine 0845 224 3894 www.westbourne.infoWestbourne Conservative Club 01202 766698 westbourneconservativeclub.co.ukBournemouth Chamber of Trade 01202 372437 bournemouthchamber.org.ukWSX Enterprise 01329 223242 www.wsxenterprise.co.ukVisit Bournemouth - www.visitbournemouth.comBournemouth Seafront O�ce 01202 451781 -Branksome Chine Beach O�ce 01202 708181 beacho�ce@poole.gov.ukThe BIC and Pavilion 01202 456400 www.bic.co.ukPavilion Dance 01202 203630 www.paviliondance.org.ukLighthouse Poole 0844 406 8666 www.lighthousepoole.co.ukO2 Academy Bournemouth 01202 399922 o2academybournemouth.co.ukBournemouth University 01202 524111 www.bournemouth.ac.ukArts University Bournemouth 01202 533011 www.aub.ac.ukBournemouth & Poole College 01202 205205 www.thecollege.co.ukBournemouth U3A 01202 420700 www.bournemouthu3a.org.uk

Local Utilities, Services and Local TravelBournemouth Council 01202 451451 www.bournemouth.gov.ukPoole Council 01202 633633 www.poole.gov.ukSouthern Electric 0800 980 8476 www.southern-electric.co.ukBournemouth Water 01202 590059 www.sembcorpbw.co.ukWessex Water 0845 600 3 600 www.wessexwater.co.ukRSPCA (Bournemouth) 01202 526520 www.rspca.org.ukYellow Buses 01202 636110 www.bybus.co.ukWilts and Dorset Buses 01722 336855 www.morebus.co.ukBranksome Train Station 08457 484950 www.southwesttrains.co.ukStreamline Warrens Taxis 01202 555511 www.streamlinewarrenstaxis.co.ukBournemouth Airport 01202 364000 www.bournemouthairport.comCondor Ferries 01202 207215 www.condorferries.co.ukBrittany Ferries (Poole o�ce) 0871 244 1403 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

In An Emergency...You should call 999 if it is an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, a �re in progress, there is danger to life or when violence is being used or threatened. To contact the police for any other reason, call 101.

Bournemouth Police 101 www.dorset.police.ukCrimestoppers 0800 555111 www.crimestoppers-uk.orgDorset Fire & Rescue 01305 252600 www.dorset�re.co.ukBritish Gas (report leaks) 0800 111 999 -Floodline (info and advice) 0845 988 1188 environment-agency.gov.uk

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Many thanks to local resident Colin Wildman for his poem that just about sums up Westbourne perfectly. What better way to end the last edition of the year than with a reminder of how lucky we are to live, work or visit this corner of Bournemouth!

It’s a corner of Bournemouth, before you enter PooleWell served by buses, one a minute as a ruleMobility friendly, no steps or hills to climbIt’s difficult to imagine where else to spend my time

It’s rather like a village, in the Cotswolds or DevonBut ladies, I tell you this is shopping heaven!Everywhere is cared for, and you’ll find lots of seatingIf you’re done with shopping, you’re spoilt for choice for eating

With coffee shops and tearooms, and cakes a specialityAnd every kind of restaurant of every nationalityYou can buy anything in Westbourne, not just foodIf you’re so inclined you can even be tattooed

The many independent shops make it really very pleasantSo you’ll never fail to find that very special presentThere are ten shops for ladies, bursting with fashionAnd sixteen others, if pampering is your passion

From vintage wear to swimwear and everything besidesAnd jewellers and gowns for all the lucky bridesFrom a second-hand guitar to interior designOr a mask, for to you look like Frankenstein

An exquisite work of art, a snazzy pair of shoesRead the latest books, go and book a cruiseThere's more variety in Westbourne than anywhere elsePlus a little Tesco, but every little helps

It’s proud of its heritage, and the quaint arcadeAnd the lovely garden where a famous author stayedIt has to be the best and unique Bournemouth cornerAnd I am proud to call myself … a Westbourner!

Ode to Westbourneby Colin Wildman

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