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 A series of seven innovative sculpture designs that will be installed in Sea Road to form Boscombe’s first arts trail (subject to planning permission) have been revealed.The designs created by Dorset artist Andy Kirkby and chosen by a panel of arts professionals, local people and ward councillor Lisa Northover, reflect the ideas put forward by local residents of Sea Road and Undercliff Road, and Andy Kirkby’s own distinctive approach to public art. All seven sculptures, many of which will have a blue ‘glow’ at night, are visually linked through colour, a common gilded rope feature and materials including bronze, copper and cast iron. The gilded rope feature is intended to act as a visual lure to lead people towards the next sculpture and onwards up (or down) Sea Road. A marine theme is evident in many of the sculptures with objects and marine life such as a diving helmet, a boat and a sunfish represented. Councillor Anne Filer, Cabinet Member for Leisure, said: “This is an exciting project which has really engaged the local community. The visually stunning, innovative sculptures reflect the local environment of Boscombe, its history and its future, in the year that Bournemouth celebrates its bicentenary. The trail will bring a unique focus for the area, and will create a great attraction for both residents and visitors.” Local resident Linda Sheppard who lives directly outside the proposed site of the Sunfish artwork said: “I attended the presentation outlining all the designs and was able to actually meet the artist and understand the concept to link the Boscombe shopping precinct to the sea front. I love every one of the fun designs and I think they will inspire and entertain passers by.” Boscombe retailer Mark Cribb of Urban Beach added: " The £74,000 arts trail, funded by the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment (CABE) as part of the Council’s cultural regeneration project for Boscombe, is set to be fully completed by 30 September with four of the seven sculptures installed before 23 July, subject to planning permission. A planning application has now been submitted for consideration. The Sorted Surf Reef competition Boscombe March 20-21,  The British Bodyboard Club are set to launch a tour of 4 events to decide the 2010 Open Champion it was announced today. Chairman Rich Hall said “the concept of deciding the British Champion via a series of events rather than a single one has been in discussion for some time”. He continued “the BSA has given us the freedom to explore the options and are quite happy to support us in this; so we’re going to progress the idea this year”.One of the 4 proposed events will be The Sorted Surf Reef competition at Boscombe on March 20-21, The events will be open to all comers, but only those eligible to enter the British Nationals can accrue points towards becoming the Open British Championship. Photo: Nick Jones Media  New Business for Boscombe! The Lazy Shark Restaurant has just opened in Christchurch road, offering good quality modern European food. Chef’s special starters, homemade pies, fish (no shark of course), dishes from Italy, dishes from Spain and homegrown favourites. not to mention our 16oz T - bone steaks. At the Lazy Shark we have all your taste buds well and truly catered for.  Sid and Pearl's last day!Two people who will be enjoying a well deserved lie in next year are lollipop people Sid and Pearl! Children and Staff from St Clements and Bethanygave them a lovely send off this morning with gifts and cards made by the children. Between them clocking up over 36 six years, they have helped children cross safely and kept motorists in check! Pearl started in 1996 and Sid started in 1986. Sid also works tirelessly running the anual poppy appeal for Bournemouth East.  photo Kevin Richards   Shopping in Boscombe With the Ashley Rd Bridge shut for the next few weeks, can you help to support local businesses and traders by doing more of your shopping in Boscombe? Boscombe Market has lots of fresh food on offer, Aldi and Liddl have plenty of bargain groceries, and Sainsbury's has a great deli counter. The Sovereign centre has lots of chain stores including Holland and Barrett, Robert Dyas, Wilkinson and Boots, Outside the popular precinct area is the Butchers in Palmerston Rd and further up Christchurch Rd is Iceland and Argos. If you need a break there is the fab Boscanova Cafe which is near to Specsavers at the end of the precinct, and they are full there is also a Cafe Nero and Costa Coffee!
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