Author Archives: Leigh Hatts

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

Out the ‘50 best places to eat by the sea‘ in The Times two are on the coast path. Pebble Beach on the Barton-on-Sea clifftop and Shell Bay Seafood Restaurant are mentioned. The Shell Bay restaurant next to Sandbanks ferry … Continue reading →

Bournemouth Council is asking for views on what should replace the IMAX building next to the Pier. The path to the East Cliff rises on its southern side. Suggestions include a water park, tropical garden, spa, family play park and … Continue reading →

Les Lawrence who is part of a Mudeford fishing co-operative supplying London markets is featured in today’s Evening Standard. I hear that Christchurch shoppers will have a chance to enjoy Les’s fresh catches at the food and wine festival in … Continue reading →

Bournemouth Pier Approach was deserted this morning but it was good to see the Cornish flag flying outside the Bournemouth International Centre. Today is the birthday of Bournemouth founder Lewis Tregonwell who 200 years ago this year decided to buy … Continue reading →

Today’s Time Out magazine has an interesting profile of fisherman Les Lawrence who is part of a new small co-op based at Mudeford. He has recently appeared at London’s Bermondsey Market selling fresh fish. Customers love his stall and its … Continue reading →