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Murder Mystery at the Beach Hut Cafe

Harry and Sally are in love. It is one year since they met, and Harry is taking Sally out for a romantic meal at their local Italian restaurant. But all is not as romantic as they would hope. Someone has been murdered! But we don't know why and most importantly we don't know who!

To find out more and take part in this dramatic murder mystery event, visit the Beach Hut Cafe on Monday 2nd May 2011 at 7pm sharp.

Southbourne couple’s new business defies credit crunch

A Southbourne couple who started their property maintenance company ‘Lets Maintain’ during the recession are celebrating their first year of success by hiring their first employee and launching their website www.letsmaintain.co.uk.

Husband and wife team Darryl and Gemma Puzas previously worked in lettings. They saw the need for a business that would provide local people, landlords and letting agents with a one-stop shop for property maintenance. After spotting the gap in the market the couple set up ‘Lets Maintain’ and it has gone from strength to strength. During their first year the team completed over 300 jobs and aim to double turnover in year two.

New April/May Southbourne Magazine

The new April/May edition 5 of the Southbourne-on-Sea magazine is now available to read online.

> Click here to read the full magazine

In this edition we have a great deal of local news about the Southbourne Hub, Fishermans Walk, the Royal Wedding and as always great promotions from Southbourne businesses including Sands Hair Design, Beach Hut Cafe, The Larder House and Bournecoast celebrates 50 years.

Easter Competition

Our competition is now open and available to enter for free using the link below. You have the chance to win a hand tied bouquet from Tracy at the Southbourne Florist.

> Enter our free competition

You will be able to pick up your copy in shops, cafe's, Southbourne and Tuckton libraries and other locations across Bournemouth. If you would like to distribute the magazine, or have it posted directly to your front door then please get in contact.

Southbourne Creative Hub Launch

An exciting new project is to be launched tomorrow evening at Southbourne Cross Roads. The Southbourne Creative Hub is a community project spearheaded by Cathy and supported by both local people and the business community.