Monthly Archives: May 2010

Bournemouth bi-centenary exhibition at Russell-Cotes

Views of Bournemouth has opened at the Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum. The museum is on the coast path as it rises east from Bournemouth Pier. Today in the sun the villa’s garden and the sea had a south of … Continue reading

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Boscombe surf reef gets poor rating report

Marine expert Dr Mark Davidson from Plymouth University has given the £4 million Boscombe surf reef a 4 out of 10 score. The verdict is being carried by BBC News and the Bournemouth Daily Echo. I have just followed the saga … Continue reading

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Lymington Sea Water Baths to re-open

The Solent Way runs past the open air Sea Water Baths at Lymington. It has been closed for more than a year but local pride has forced the Town Council to announce a reopening this summer. Once known as King’s … Continue reading

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Blessing the Waters at Mudeford

Next Sunday 9 May is Rogation Sunday when parishes beat the bounds and bless crops praying for a good harvest. At Mudeford the harvest is salmon so on Sunday afternoon Helen Griffiss, parish priest at All Saints, will be rowed … Continue reading

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Stanpit Marsh: dog order

Those using the winter route between Southbourne and Mudeford will now have to keep their dogs on a lead when crossing Stanpit Marsh. The decision to have a dog order for the nature reserve was taken by Christchurch Council following … Continue reading

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