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Friends to reopen doors of popular live venue

Thomas Tripp pub set for name change as part of revamp

tween the two separate rooms, with the main bar in one and restaurant in the other,” he said. “Those in the bar area can enjoy snacks that pair well with a beer or glass of wine, like flat breads, whitebait, scotch eggs or sausage rolls. “We’ll be focusing a lot on our traditional Sunday roasts, which will be served in both are- as, and there will be lots of shar- ing dishes to choose from an ever-changing, seasonal menu.” Henry, who handled pro- motions for various clubs in London including Fabric and Ministry of Sound, and most recently worked at Two Lights restaurant in Shoreditch, said he began looking for a change in direction when the lockdown hit earlier this year. “I’ve been getting really into craft beers and wine lately,” said the 29-year-old. “And when the opportunity to acquire the Thomas Tripp presented itself we were determined to put our stamp on it. “Although we’re taking on this new venture during diffi - birthday and tells us that the centre has been her lifeline since joining.” As reported in the A&T, friends gathered in the centre’s garden in August to celebrate the centenary of Wyn Roches- ter, who played a major role in collecting funds for the build- ing. Mrs Morgan continued: “We are a volunteer-led charity and are extremely proud to have reached this milestone and of our reputation of being at the forefront of this community. “Unfortunately, like many places we had to close our doors because of the pandem- ic. We have started to welcome a small number of groups back and look forward to better days when all our members can re- turn.”

cult times, we’ve planned for all the worst-case scenarios and believe we can make a success of the business. “One thing we’re both sure of is that in this country, no mat- ter what happens, people will never stop wanting to go out to enjoy good food and drink. “In fact, since the pandem- ic began, local, independent businesses have thrived, and if a national lockdown were imposed again, we have provi- sions for the off-sales of alco- hol and would look to sell meal kits.” Joe and Henry will also be working on the accommodation above the pub with the aim of renting it out through Airbnb next year. They anticipate reopen- ing the pub in Stanford Road around 15th November. The Tripp made its name putting on top local bands and artists, including The Dodge Brothers and punk rock band The Peeping Toms, formed in 1982 by a group of ex-Lyming- ton schoolboys.

Hospice benefits from community PPE push Volunteers donated profits to Oakhaven

BY LIZ HENDRIE

ONE of Lymington’s best- known pubs will be opening its doors again after being taken on by well-known local chef Joe Hibberd and business partner Henry Fry. Legendary live music venue the Thomas Tripp shut last year when then landlord Jon Burdge stepped down after running the business for 21 years. Seeing a window of oppor- tunity, friends Joe and Henry took over the lease and have big plans for the pub, which is cur- rently serving food from a pop- up kitchen in the garden before officially opening in November. The pair went to Priestlands School together and have been friends since they were 11. Speaking to the A&T, they re- vealed they will be changing the SIXTY years of New Milton Community Centre providing social and recreational activ- ities to residents was cele- brated with the planting of a rose. Although the Covid-19 pan- demic put paid to a full-scale diamond anniversary party, the milestone was marked with a small gathering outside the centre in Osborne Road. Community association chair Marie Morgan was joined by town mayor Cllr Alvin Reid who planted the aptly named Dia- mond Days rose in the garden. A community centre for New Milton was first proposed in September 1960, eventually oc- cupying former council offices in Station Road. Following extensive fundrais- ing, the community association VANDALS defaced Christ- church’s Regent Centre with graffiti as it prepared to reopen for the first time since the coro - navirus lockdown following a major £350,000 renovation. The charity-run theatre in HighStreet was targeted around midnight on Sunday 20th Sep- tember, with tags sprayed on side doors. Police are appealing for information to help track down the offenders. No arrests have yet been made. CCTV footage captured two male suspects at around 12.15am that morning in the al- leyway which runs alongside the theatre. The graffiti tagging came just over a month before the theatre is due to welcome back audi- ences having been closed since lockdown was first imposed in March. As reported in the A&T, the summer saw renovators com- plete a project inspired by the 1930s which has been hailed as the most significant restoration in the theatre’s 89-year history. The new decorative scheme

TWO charities donated £5,000 to Lymington’s Oakhaven Hos- pice, raised through sales of PPE to the NHS. Volunteers from the New For- est Sewing for the NHS group have been creating gowns and masks to sell to hospitals and GP and dental surgeries, as well as the general public. Bec- ton and District Rotary Club provided support, including collection and distribution. The majority of masks were made by Milford W.I, and Emma McEwan was praised for developing the heat sealing process for the gowns that has enabled the production rate to meet demand. Oakhaven community fund- raiser Jill West thanked all

those involved. She said: “This wonderful donation will help us continue making every mo- ment matter for those under our care.” The sewing group, which at its peak had around 500 vol- unteers, also produced scrubs bags for NHS staff and other organisations to contain soiled uniforms. The bags go straight into the washing machine, keeping the risk of cross-con- tamination to a minimum. Pictured above are Oakhav- en’s Jill West and CEO Andrew Ryde (far right) with Becton Rotary president Keith Wil- liams (second from left) and sewing group members Debs Pope, Emma McEwen and Gavin Jones.

Joe Hibberd (left) and Henry Fry have taken over Lymington’s Thomas Tripp pub

name of the pub and undergo- ing a full refurbishment. Joe (29), who has worked at Carey’s Manor and Balmer Lawn Hotel in Brockenhurst, and Lainston House Hotel in

Winchester, said there will be an emphasis on locally sourced, simple British food and craft beers from independent brew- ers. “The pub will still operate be-

A rose-tinted centre celebration

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orated all the hard work volun- teers have carried out for the local community over the past six decades. The rose is set to be looked after by the centre’s volunteer gardener, Genevieve Sagar. Cllr Reid paid tribute to the association during Monday’s virtual New Milton Town Coun- cil meeting. He told members: “The community association does a lot for the wellbeing of the residents of New Milton to keep them mentally stimulat- ed.” Mrs Morgan said: “It is 60 years since steps were taken to set up a community centre in New Milton and we have been welcoming people in the area ever since. “Our oldest member has re- cently celebrated her 100th November. There was further vandalism at Christchurch sports pavilion which prompted a message from police for parents to check up on the location of their children. Two windows were smashed when offenders forced their way into the BCP Council-owned building in Barrack Road on Saturday afternoon. White paint was splashed up a wall, with toi- let roll strewn around. Anyone with information about the vandalism should contact Dorset Police on 101 or call Crimestoppers 0800 555 111. pot allocated by the British Film Institute on behalf of the Department for Digital, Cul- ture, Media and Sport. Culture secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This first wave of emergency funding will help dozens of independent cine- mas around the country, pre- serving their unique character and history for future genera- tions.” Redcliffe Landscape Gardeners award winning services • A complete 360˚ service • Bespoke garden design • CAD drawings, build & planting • Paving, ponds & water features • Patios, terraces & driveways • P rofessional installation teams To view our recently constructed displays and totally unique Namgrass artifi cial grass area visit us at the Redcliffe Garden Centre, Bashley Road, New Milton, Hampshire BH25 5RY.

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bought a site in Osborne Road where it built its own base, which is still in use today. The rose planting commem- Town mayor Cllr Alvin Reid joined Marie Morgan for the planting

Vandals target refurbished Regent

throughout the auditorium, foyer and staircases was under- taken by BCP Council which tendered for the work. Improve- ments have also been made to the cinema sound system, au- ditorium lighting and the stage during the closure. Responding to the vandalism, general manager Matthew Vass- White said: “The police have been great and we’re very much focused on getting the inside of the building ready for our cus- tomers.” The Regent Centre is set to reopen for film screenings from

Centre awarded £5k Covid cash THE Regent Centre is among 42 independent cinema venues across the country to benefit from £650,000 in government funding to help them continue through the pandemic.

It is receiving a £5,292 share of the handout from the Cul- ture Recovery Fund for Inde- pendent Cinemas. The money being distributed is the first tranche of funding from a £30m

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