Published by Pulford Paperbacks ISBN No 978-0-9555022-0-0 Review by Della Galton This fast-paced fantasy novel, aimed at the teenage/adult fiction, market is unusually presented in eighty-four short chapters, fifty-eight of which are illustrated by the author. The black-and-white planet Aggracore is on the brink of destruction and about to be taken over by the evil,…
By Roger Guttridge Published by Amberley ISBN 978-1-84868-394-5 The first book to explore, in depth, the complete range of paranormal phenomena reported throughout Dorset. Published in a handy A-Z format, you will find accounts of well-known hauntings, as well as many previously undiscovered locations. As well as re-examining and updating some of the county’s best…
By Sonia Smith Published by Countryside Books ISBN 978-1-84674-164-7 Some of us might say we don’t believe in ghosts, but few of us are rash enough to say categorically that they don’t exist. Author Sonia Smith does not try to persuade either way, however, the sheer number of apparitions, phantoms, ghosts and spectres of which…
Published by Countryside Books ISBN No is 978-1-84674-129-6 The sparkle of streams meandering through charming valleys, the peaceful reflections on quiet lakes and scenic footpaths beside estuaries and seashore are just some of the attractions of walking beside water. In this new edition of ‘Waterside Walks in Hampshire’, the rivers, lakes, canals and coastline of…
Published by Natula Publications ISBN No is 9781897887714 Review by Louise Formston Local historian, Elizabeth Edwards’ latest publication is about a much-loved local site. ‘Throop Mill and its Last Miller’ is a gem and provides a great insight into the background of Throop Mill. Elizabeth leads us through the intricate history of the building and…
14 March – Bournemouth Pavilion Review by Janine Pulford Directed by award-winning opera producer Ellen Kent, Puccini’s ‘Tosca’ was brought to the stage in Bournemouth and what a treat it was. Faultlessly performed, it also offered jaw-dropping backdrops and opulent costumes. These combined with the wonderful voices of Maria Tonina as Tosca, Sorin Lupu as…
With my skin looking sad and lacking lustre after the effects of winter, it was time for a lift and I was delighted to accept the offer of an Ultra-Sculpt Facial at the Ringwood Aesthetic Clinic, where Alison West has opened her latest establishment.
Review by Janine Pulford Dad’s Army performed by the Regent Rep was one of the funniest productions I have seen in a while. Playing to a full house, the three episodes of the classic BBC TV comedy series were re-enacted with a cast of 25 and a full brass ensemble on stage, adding to the…
Lighthouse Theatre, Poole 16 February 2013 Review by Laurence Jones. I was fortunate enough to get tickets for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Hollywood Blockbusters’ concert, conducted by Pete Harrison. No stranger to film scores, I was impressed by brilliant renditions from films including ‘Lawrence Of Arabia’, ‘Indiana Jones’ and ‘Schindlers List’, that easily matched the…
One of Broadstone’s newest restaurants is Tiien – an elegantly modern, contemporary Thai establishment situated on Moor Road.
I visited just after the snowfall in mid-January with my girlfriend, Charlee. We were warmly greeted by managing partner Ning, who showed us too our table next to a warm radiator.
