Monthly Archives: September 2011

Julia’s House Enchanted Garden Ball photos

Julia’s House held an Enchanted Garden Ball on Saturday at Upton House, the photos are now online.

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Darth Vader, King of Comedy

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Back in 1977 when Star Wars was released I was only 10 years old, it truly was a long time ago but the galaxy wasn’t so far away – it was Southbourne. So for a recovering Star Wars fan like myself – I’d learnt every line from the original trilogy over the years but been...

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Cherries secure South Stand land

AFC Bournemouth has secured the assignment of the 999-year lease at the South End of their Seward Stadium. Negotiations with the Council are already underway on heads of terms for a new 125-year lease to erect a fourth stand, which would incorporate a hotel, offices and spa facility. After the club exited administration three years...

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Leading artist to hold hometown show

Leading British abstract painter Martyn Brewster is about to enjoy a major exhibition on home ground. A new selection of  paintings, drawings and prints – Coastal Lights – go on show at Bournemouth’s Arthouse Gallery from September 29. The exhibition runs until  October 18. Brewster, who has spent nearly 25 years working from a house...

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Beatlemania returns to Bournemouth this Sunday

Bournemouth re-asserts its links with The Beatles on Sunday when the Bournebeat Hotel hosts a special Beatles Day to mark the publication of a new book, Yeah Yeah Yeah: The Beatles & Bournemouth. The Beatles played 16 shows at Bournemouth’s Gaumont (now the Odeon) on Westover Road – more than in any other UK theatre...

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