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Pokesdown Community Forum Meeting

You are invited to the Pokesdown Community Forum. The next meeting is on the 31st January at 7pm.

The meeting will be held at the Metropolitan Community Church on Hannington Rd.

Find out more about what the group does and how to get involved in the most active community group in the area.

There's even free membership for 2013.

New January & February Southbourne Magazine

Welcome to the January & February 2013 edition of the Southbourne-on-Sea Magazine.

In this edition we have feature interviews with Mr Barber about his new store, Steffi and Tracey at Southbourne Florists plus news of a lottery grant for the Southbourne Creative Hub.

> Read Magazine Online Here

In one of our most packed editions ever there is also news, events, special offers from local businesses and a directory or local social groups and useful phone numbers. Find out about new hypnotherapy courses on page 23 and local interior design store, designfityfive, is 5!

Our next edition is for March/April 2013 and we're already taking bookings. If you'd like to see your local business featured in this edition please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for details.

We Are Diamonds Free Cabaret Show

Students at JEM Theatre Training Academy (JEMTTA) have been working hard preparing for a cabaret style show titled 'We Are Diamonds'.

The performance will be free and everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy the 4pm show on Sunday 16th December at Westgate Leisure Centre in Southbourne.

JEMTTA is a new theatre company that aims to prepare young adults for a career in dance or performing arts. All students study a range of disciplines including ballet, street, contemporary and musical theatre.

AECC Xmas Fair on Saturday 8th Dec

The AECC (Anglo-European College of Chiropractic) is getting into the festive spirit by hosting its very own Christmas Fair on Saturday 8 th December.

Starting at 2.30pm in the sports hall of the Parkwood Road campus, visitors can expect a variety of different stalls, selling everything from jewellery and confectionery to arts and crafts. With so much on offer, you’re bound to find something to lighten the Christmas shopping load!

Situated just off Christchurch Road, the AECC Christmas Fair will also be serving a complimentary mulled wine and mince pie on arrival, with a visit from Father Christmas and games for the children.

Entry is free, with stall holders’ fees going to Friends of the Clinic, a charity that helps to support and fund the AECC’s state-of-the-art chiropractic teaching clinic.