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Having grown up in Essex, Sam has since migrated to the south coast where she lives with her husband, two sons and dogs, Lettice and Ludo (also known as ‘the superfans’). When she is not working she can be found on the beach, contemplating the sea and dreaming of the career she could have had as a knife thrower’s assistant! Save the date and join us on Wednesday 15th October, at 7.30pm to enjoy hearing all about Sam’s broadcasting career and her hilarious journey into Sam Fraser Winter Fuel Payment Scams Advice from Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary Crime Prevention Team We are receiving an increasingly high number of reports from residents who have been contacted, o en via a text message, by someone claiming to be gathering information to enable them to receive a Winter Fuel Payment. ere is no need for you to provide any information, the payment is automatic, and the DWP know if you are eligible or not based on their records. For more information please read: www.gov.uk/winter-fuel-payment Please remain vigilant about any post, calls, texts, messages and Stop! ink Fraud. Forward on any suspicious text messages to 7726. Beaulieu Launches A Palace House Christmas – A Magical Journey Through The Story Of Pantomime Beaulieu has unveiled plans to launch A Palace House Christmas with designers extraordinaire Charlotte Lloyd Webber and Adrian Lillie at CLW Event Design and tickets are on sale now. In A Palace House Christmas, the story of pantomime will be told through a series of theatrical installations taking visitors on a magical journey around the stately rooms bedecked with immersive soundscapes and multi-colour projections. Masked Harlequin mannequins will ‘greet’ you at the entrance, while their midnight banquet is already laid with sugary treats and jewel-themed glassware in the impressive Dining Hall. Look ‘outside’ to see their travelling cart overspilling with props, costumes and musical instruments in the Fountain Courtyard. See the life-size Pollock theatre set around the magni cent replace in the Lower Drawing Room, which is being created with artwork by Lord Montagu’s mother, Belinda, Lady Montagu. And discover weird and wonderful panto animals in the Portrait Gallery, from the time of Mummers right through to the modern-day pantomime horse. en follow swags of lavish, colourful decorations as you climb the grand staircase to take a peek in the backstage dressing rooms above – where feathers, oristry and glamorous gowns ll the rooms. Spot Pierrot sitting in a crescent moon at a window in the newly-opened private wing, and be amazed by the towering 14 pantomime dame and mirrored catwalk of principal boy mannequins in the Upper Drawing Room. No Christmas at Beaulieu is complete without a Christmas tree – and you will be spoilt for choice by the 20 centrepiece dressed in the Harlequin theme and shocking pink faux creation, with jewelled fruits and gemstone-inspired decorations. Be the rst to experience the festive spectacle of A Palace House Christmas when it opens from Saturday 29th November-Sunday 4th January (excluding Christmas Day). CLW Event Design’s team of theatre designers and artists has created award-winning installations at heritage properties across the UK, including Kensington Palace, Belvoir and Bamburgh castles and Treasure House Castle Howard. A Palace House Christmas – a magical journey through the story of pantomime is included in a ticket to Beaulieu, which also includes entry to the National Motor Museum, new exhibition We Had One Of ose, fun adventure playground Little Beaulieu, 13th century Beaulieu Abbey, the Secret Army Exhibition, unlimited rides on the tree-top monorail and beautiful grounds and gardens. Just book your on or o -peak time slot to see A Palace House Christmas during your visit. Complete your festive day out by booking a special festive a ernoon tea in the historic abbey Domus, where a stand of delicious sandwiches, homemade cakes and scones will be brought to your table with a warming cup of tea or co ee and the option of a celebratory glass of Prosecco. You can even take a little of the Christmas magic home with you, from the tempting range of A Palace House Christmas themed baubles and decorations which will be on sale in the Palace House gi shop. For details and tickets to A Palace House Christmas at Beaulieu visit: www.beaulieu.co.uk/events/a-palacehouse-christmas/ or call: 01590 612345. Enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the Domus
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