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Editor’s Letter Well, well Dorset... I can finally say it's summer (...in autumn). I have a feeling it’s going to be a hot balmy end to the year, so we're going to be forgetting about 'Brexit' gloom, and focusing on the good, the funky and the talented folk in and around our county! We spent our time, over the last few months, putting on and helping with some amazing parties, from our very own 'Badbury Rings Rewind' – 700 mums and dads and camping shenanigans – to 'Chettle Fete', the maddest village fete in the county, plus Dorset Volks Fest and many, many more good times in beautiful fields... On our travels we've made new friends, discovered new advertisers and found that the county’s weirdly wonderful folk aren’t in short supply... From eagles to wolves, fabricators to craftsmen, photography to paint, we've got another collection of cool to drool over. Feast your eyes guys...
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While sitting in Wareham one sunny afternoon, discussing the merits of owning a dog, with one of my clients, a van appeared as if on cue. After seeing the same guy drive past with an inconspicuous white van, albeit liveried: 'Wolf Dog Rescue', I decided to be the nosey parker that I am and headed over to see if he actually did what it said on the tin. The chap in control is 'Nobby', as he is affectionately known from his army days. He took me to the back of the van and gently opened the doors, and before my eyes sat two wolves... In all respects, large, piercing-eyed, huge wolves! We decided to go to Broadstone Dog Fete to chat more and find out the facts about these incredible creatures, arkadia that aremagazine now becoming very popular working dogs.
The Czechoslovakian Wolfdog (CsV) is a modern breed which began in 1958 when Karel Hartl sought to combine the robust temperament and trainability of the German Shepherd Dog with the strength, build and stamina of the Carpathian Wolf. Wolfdogs are intelligent, motivated, active and versatile, with a strong work ethic and sharp nose, however they require purposeful and consistent reward-based handling and are not the ideal breed for every family. As highly pack-orientated and owner-focused dogs, they thrive best in company which stimulates their desire to learn and engages their highly agile minds! Left alone they can become exceptionally destructive, wilful and adept at escape! Nobby says, "Wolfdogs need trust, guidance and respect. They can make very loyal, beautiful and unique pets
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for the right family but they do not make good pets for everyone. They are a very challenging breed.” Wolfdogs require owners ideally experienced with large breeds and they need strong leadership –not to be confused with harsh or violent treatment!
Wolfdogs are very quick to learn. However, as they are so intelligent, they will get bored easily so keeping training fun and new is essential.
Wolfdogs are an active breed that require mental stimulation as well as physical exercise. Wolfdogs are very intelligent; they can open doors, cupboards etc. Nothing is out of bounds!
Wolfdogs are very communicative; you can expect a howl or two, which can be a problem for some neighbours. Wolfdogs can be destructive when left, even with the company of other dogs, and crate training is essential.
Wolfdogs can be very good escape artists and they are physically capable enough to find a way out of enclosures that most breeds could never hope to. As a result, they require a very carefully secured garden if left alone.
Wolfdogs generally have a sense of ‘prey drive’ and therefore should never be trusted around livestock such as sheep and only a few are able to live with cats.
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Craft Works...
The making of a community.
Celebrating their fourth year of business in July, Emma Leonard Handcrafted Jewellery and Charlotte Miller Ceramics have established a friendly, creative community hidden away in the heart of Westbourne. Both makers have teaching studios in the centre of the town, offering new learning opportunities for people to explore their creative side. Originally teaching together at a local college, where Charlotte taught ceramics and Emma taught silversmithing, the pair jumped at the chance when the opportunity to open their own studios together came about. Charlotte and Emma offer weekly recreational classes that are suitable for complete beginners or someone looking to develop existing skills. The classes have proved popular with both new starters and loyal students who return to build on their knowledge. Small class sizes mean lots of tuition time and a fun, sociable atmosphere to learn in. Charlotte and Emma have nearly 24 years teaching experience between them and both are qualified teachers who have taught students for City & Guilds, BTEC and at degree level. In addition to weekly classes, Emma also offers oneday and weekend workshops that are an ideal ‘taster session’ to try out a new skill and also make great gifts. Couples can also come to the studio to make their own wedding rings and there are hen-party workshops too. As well as teaching their classes, Charlotte and Emma both sell their own ceramic and jewellery work, stocking at a number of contemporary craft galleries across the country. arkadia magazine
Charlotte recently took part in the prestigious ‘Contemporary Craft Festival’ in Devon and both makers also work to commission. Despite working together for so long, Charlotte and Emma have very different styles of work. Charlotte creates handmade sculptures and tableware inspired by animals and the peculiarities of the British. Her anthropomorphic, whimsical budgie sculptures are both endearing and nostalgic, whilst her range of quirky tableware is a tribute to the eccentric and the kitsch.
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Emma makes jewellery that combines natural influences with clean, considered lines to create a range of striking, individual and wearable designs. Her work is inspired by ‘50s fabric prints and illustrations, influencing her choice of colour and form. There is an opportunity to see both Emma and Charlotte’s work, as well as their students’ creations, at their annual Christmas Open Studios on the 3rd December 2016, as part of Small Business Saturday. You can browse great unique gift ideas as well as discussing up-and-coming classes.
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'Barn' anas. I don’t know how far back I should go but I feel, looking back, I’m still doing the same things I did back then. From an early age, I was always fascinated with beautiful shapes (pre puberty, I must stress, that’s another story). I vividly remember the first time I saw a P51 Mustang in the flesh and I was absolutely besotted; I’d never seen anything so beautiful (I still think it today) and the first thing I did was to try and recreate it in model form. And there started a sometimes torrid relationship with my dad, as his workshop, tools, and materials suffered as a result, but nothing would dampen my desire to recreate anything I felt was beautiful at that time – planes, boats, automobiles, it didn’t matter. You may be wondering where I'm going with this, but I'll get to that... As a teenager, looking forward to employment, I had a surprise bit of advice from my dad, not “Get the f*** out of my workshop,” which was the normal greeting I got! As he was a builder, and by chance had been working on what I now know was a pattern-shop, he proceeded to explain what he saw going on inside. "There's a shop full of blokes making all sorts of weird shaped things, with no obvious use to man or beast, and I reckon it will be right up your alley." I had never heard of a pattern maker but I liked the sound of it, so I resisted all the pressure to become a carpenter, joiner, or wood worker and eventually got an apprenticeship with a leading pattern-shop in Brisbane, Queensland, where I'm from.
So my point being, that I did feel I had found my vocation, and have enjoyed the last 50 years on and off in that trade. Without that chance encounter of my dad’s, I doubt if things would have panned out as they have, as I am able to use so much of what I learned in that time, in so many ways. Now, how did I come to be here? Well, at the age of 40, me and my family (wife and three kids) got the travel bug and in 1984 we sold the house, gave the dog away, shot the cat and got on a Jumbo bound for Blighty. Within a fortnight we had bought a tumbled- down thatched cottage in Hampshire and, with a 30 foot mobile home, we set about restoring it.
Two years on, we returned to Oz and, you guessed it, started to build a street of quaint English cottages over the next 7-8 years. During that time, the three kids had grown and flown so we looked at each other one day and said, “Let’s go back to the UK.” 1993, we MIGRATE! After a bit of a hassle getting past immigration (apparently no Aussie has ever done that) we found ourselves restoring another run down thatched cottage, this time on Dartmoor.
As there wasn’t a lot of foundry work in that part of the country. I started to get involved in furniture and kitchens, anything in wood. I have always been a car nut – especially Porsches, having bought a nice 3.0 Carrera here the first time and shipped it back to Oz in ‘86, not wanting to part with it. I imported it back with us this time, so as I got to know a bit of the Porsche scene here, I had a chance meeting with a local restoration firm, Solely Porsches, and learned of an interesting project on their agenda. They wanted to build two accurate 1955 ‘550 Spyders’ (James Dean’s car) and were looking for someone with my skills. That was the beginning of the buck-making part of this tale and I was very fortunate to have worked with some of the UK’s best coachbuilders on some very exciting projects. Just when I thought I had found my dream job, somebody came up with a 3D digital scanner and as they say, "That was that.”
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I was always curious why people would refer to these jigs, as ‘works of art’ and I would explain that it was a working tool with no connection to art. But, some of the bucks did go to museums, collections etc. so, faced with a lack of any way of surviving, I grew a beard, let my hair grow and tried to pass as a struggling artist. I decided to build what I thought was the most beautifully shaped automobile in existence, and with Mercedes back in F1 and dominating as they are, I thought people would make the connection to the W196 R ‘Streamliner’ as it too was a very dominating competitor in the ‘50s. The 908 project was quite a story on its own. Back in 1986, after returning to Oz, I was attending a national Porsche gathering at Lakeside International Raceway and as we entered the circuit we were given a ‘lucky ticket’, to be drawn later that day. Well, I've never won anything before, or since, but I had the winning ticket. Thinking I would get a dozen bottles of XXXX or maybe a Steve McQueen t-shirt, I was amazed to learn I'd won a ride as a passenger in this most beautiful race car. As I climbed, or fell, out of it, I vowed (again) to try and replicate one. After all, it was only a thin skin of fibreglass over a few tubes and a couple of baby car seats; how hard could it be? Well, this year it will be 16 years since I made the 1/5 scale model and started on my dream and can only say it has been the most fun I've had fully dressed. I look forward to the next challenge – I've got things to do that I haven’t thought of yet, and I’m too old now to grow up.
A dog's life...? yes please!
The importance of socialisation and exercise for dogs is well documented. Early socialisation can improve how dogs react to situations later on in life, and this combined with good quality exercise and a balanced diet ensures a healthier, happier dog. For certain breeds, such as gundogs, not enough exercise and stimulation can lead to stress and depression, which is why a daily exercise routine is not just important, it is vital. These days, professional dog walking and dog day-care businesses can help you provide that care when you are unable to.
Ali Williams from Ministry of Dog set up her business after needing professional and reliable care for her own dogs when she worked at Siemens in Poole. She told Arkadia magazine: ‘I quickly realised that there was a big gap in the market for really active types of dogs – dogs that need more than just a lead walk. They all have such a good time and, like children, have best friends they just love to see – it's a very rewarding job.’ Ali says, ‘A typical day at Ministry of Dog might consist of letting the dogs off lead in open spaces like heathland or sometimes further afield – to the beach or the New Forest. In August we are even taking them to Ringwood Canine Hydrotherapy Centre for a fun swim!
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Award-winning company, Ministry of Dog Ltd, based in Wimborne, provides these services, from one and two hourly daily walks to dog day-care, and puppy visits. They specialise in more active breeds, especially in their day-care service where dogs are picked up in the mornings, along with matched dogs with similar personalities, socialised, exercised and cared for, then dropped off in the afternoon, tired and settled after a day of fun and exercise with their friends. Ministry of Dog Ltd are hosting their 2nd Annual Charity Dog Show for the British Heart Foundation at The Olive Branch, Wimborne, on the 27th August 2016 and also a Canine First Aid Course on the 8th October 2016. ‘We love working with The Olive Branch as it is such a dog-friendly pub, they even have a jar of dog treats on the bar,’ says Ali. Dogs always receive a warm welcome at the Hall and Woodhouse Pub in the centre of Wimborne.
They also have dog-friendly rooms in their sister hotel, 1777 at The Albion. Benjamin Rhodes-Ward, Manager of The Olive Branch and owner of 2 lively Labradors himself, felt that it was important that canine friends as well as humans were always welcome in The Olive Branch. FRANCHISE Such was the demand for Ministry of Dog services that in 2015 they took the decision to franchise the business. Working with a British Franchise Association accredited Developer, Ministry of Dog are ready to launch their franchise in August 2016. ‘It is an ideal family-friendly franchise for anyone who loves dogs and wants to run their own business. The benefit of buying a franchise is that it is a quickstart business; a lot of the work is done for you such as branding, social media awareness etc. and the franchise includes a full marketing support package every step of the way to get your business off the ground as soon as possible.’ Ali says, ‘Obviously running your own business is what you make it, but we made the mistakes so that you don’t need to and I wanted to share my knowledge in marketing and nearly 25 years in business with franchisees.’
So if you love dogs, walking in all weathers and have got what it takes to join us, contact us via our website www.ministryofdog.co.uk or email office@ministryofdog.co.uk for a prospectus or alternatively call 01202 887135 for a friendly chat
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Escapism
Rewind to the Rings Words - Danny Nash Images - Fibon_Jame Photography
Badbury Rings Rewind - 2016 We couldn't have put this edition of the magazine out without putting in a follow piece on our special little party – a place where over 900 mums, dads, men, women, boys, girls, dogs and even the odd cat came to play... Tucked under the hill of Badbury Rings, with an eclectic line up of cool Dorset musicians and top end DJs, we surrounded ourselves with the very best of the local food and drink artisans and created a slice of fun that is still being talked about to this day... If you didn't go, then have no fear, we will be back again on the late bank holiday of May 2017. This will be a three-day affair, culminating in a relaxed dance tent, live music, poetry and some fire dancing and night-glow hula hooping sessions. We don't put any pressure on people to come to the gathering; it is perfectly fine to lay in your tents for two nights, watching the amazing sunsets, or maybe use the low cost tickets to just come back to nature. You could walk to the rings, step back in time with the crystal clear scenery of the vales, or just take the dog out across this beautiful part of the world. Whatever you choose, you’ll be in the safety and comfort of this ultimate private gathering around one of Dorset’s most spectacular historic settlements. All in, we aim to relax, take your mind off the hum-drum, allow you to meet folk of all nationalities, creed, status and all that jazz, and just be... Tickets are now on sale at £30.00 per adult – kids go free. This is for camping both nights. Visit www.arkadiaevents. co.uk or call 01202 885 960. Namaste x
My Little Thrill Seekers” “
Elle Christopher. This will be Elle Christopher’s first solo exhibition showcasing the “Little Thrill Seekers” - aptly named as they can be found catapulting from jagged rocks into the crystal-blue sea below, or battling against a blizzard with old wooden skis in tow, ready to hurtle down the Harakiri, Austria’s steepest piste. All this of course is the wonderful human mind, working overtime to conjure up all manner of scenarios for the “Little Thrill Seekers”. Elle is a self-taught artist who works mainly with palette knives, fingers and her one favourite brush to create mixed media atmospheric work, reflecting her abiding passions - nature and the sea. The paintings in this exhibition will be a mixture of contemporary and abstract images that play on colour and light within the preferred tight colour palette of which Elle has grown fond. Within each painting the little people come alive, complementing the colours with their own endearing look. Elle’s childhood fascination with art and miniature objects has followed her into her adulthood and, through her current work, has allowed her to experiment and express her love of fun in art. The main focus of this collection is, of course, the “Thrill Seekers”, who can be found on sculptural pieces, or in framed artworks created from mixed media, with texture and colours complementing the mini figures and a theme in mind.
Let your imagination wander free and allow yourself to become immersed in Elle’s wonderful world of mini people…. 20th ~ 23rd October 10.30am/5.30pm The Workhouse Chapel, Bath Road, Sturminster Newton. DT10 1DR. driftwoodmich@ googlemail.com
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Elle’s work has already caused a stir in London and promises to become collectable. Work will be available to purchase and view in the beautifully restored Workhouse Chapel in the historic town of Sturminster Newton.
Esme James – Contemporary Artist
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Summer Exhibition 2016 National Trust, Corfe Castle, Dorset Moonlit scenes of the Jurassic Coast A collection of original acrylic on canvas & limited edition prints Esme’s art can also be viewed in Wareham at The Purbeck Artisan Yard, The Salt Pig & Cameron & Talbot Furniture and in West Bay at The Customs House
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WIMBORNE 'Staggered Heights'
This year we are celebrating our tenth anniversary and we are pleased to announce our recent office move from Poundbury to Dorchester town centre. As the practice grows continuously the work space in our Poundbury offices became too small. We did not take the decision lightly to leave the Prince of Wales development at Poundbury but when the opportunity came up to move into large office space purposefully designed to suit our needs, our decision was made. We moved into Pullman Court in Copper Street just before Christmas 2015 and can already see the business potential of this prominent location. We now have a large boardroom ideal for meetings as well as more than three times the number of work stations and offices for our growing team.
If you have not come across us before and do not know what we do, here is a brief summary or our services. We have specialist knowledge in dealing with private clients as well as businesses and companies. The following services might be of interest for you: Conveyancing if you are thinking of buying or selling your home we are here to help every step of the way Private Client if you would like to make a will, or need to look at inheritance tax and estate planning or need help with the administration of an estate or obtaining probate Company and Corporate if you are running a business and need legal support and advice or if you are thinking of buying or selling your business or company Commercial Property if you are buying , selling or leasing an office, a shop or industrial units whether you are a landlord or a tenant Mediation if you have a civil or commercial dispute then mediation may offer an inexpensive and quick resolution to the problem Firearms Law if you need advice in relation to firearms licencing or had your licence revoked or need to lodge an appeal against refusal of your application for a firearms licence Please feel free to call in at our office to discuss your requirements.
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Now we are next to the popular new Brewery Development in the heart of Dorchester opposite the market square, sharing this prestigious building with Dukes Fine Art Auctioneers and YCs CafĂŠ & Patisserie. The new site is easily accessible for our clients as there are plenty of dedicated parking spaces outside as well as the Dorchester South train station less than two minutes walk away. Being near the growing retail and residential development of Brewery Square is an exciting factor for The Commercial Law Practice. The pioneering scheme which is a mix of new and listed buildings was co-designed by Sir Terrance Conran and partners. It is split into three phases with the second phase due to be completed this year. The development is drawing top class retail and residential clients into the Dorchester area which together with the varied choice of restaurants and bars is regenerating the town centre and creating a vibrant, interesting location full of exciting opportunities. We look forward to welcoming our clients to Pullman Court!
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SMART SHOOTING
'Angel' - Andrew Freeman It has been said; the best camera is the one that’s with you. And photo sharing platforms like Instagram with their 300 million users are proof that our smart phones have created a new generation of artists, photographers and storytellers. Beyond the world of selfies are new and established image-makers who use mobile phones and tablets in their photography work. Confidence and credibility has grown in mobile-photography – a zillion hashtags unite this community and together they offer a unique, accessible form of photojournalism. We are all photographers. We can shoot a thousand images, edit and share instantaneously. We can have a voice and re-present our world, and its interpretations. Who hasn’t used ‘Nashville’ filter on their morning flat white? It’s soft; it makes our Sundays easy like Lionel told us. We are a community of sharers and carers and we love the world that bit more for smart phone photography. We can get upfront, the creative process is faster and delivery to a global audience and new friends is instant. We have delivered a creative heartbeat from our fingertips. The mundane is becoming beautiful. Our devices can capture nanoseconds of family life and turn it into art. We asked our Dorset readers to share their mobile photography images. It’s a visual treat and captures our county in all its diversity. It’s a beautiful, gritty, visually poetic place and we’re showing all from the comfort of our pockets… arkadia magazine
TAKING A HAWK WALK ON THE WILDLIFE SIDE
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A quick check the telemetry’s working and the food is in my bag, as it’s really impossible to retrieve a hawk without its rewards – even a Harris Hawk. I reach in, picking her up from where she is sitting waiting to go. Gloria’s been weighed before we left home and once the hood’s off she flies onto the roof of my 4x4. After a look around she’s off, up into the trees where she preens a few misplaced feathers back. I set off, walking the path, and I hear the tinkle from her bell as she flies through the trees out to my left. After 100 yards, sorry, 100 metres to be correct, I pause, scanning around looking for Gloria in the trees but no sign of her anywhere. Such is a hawk’s ability to disappear like magic when not watched closely, so I give a little call and she appears deep out in the wood. She is gliding back to me, all the way through the trees, then just flaring her wings at the last moment to reduce her speed, touching down so lightly on my gloved hand to receive her reward. Then away she springs with a little flick from her wing tip across my ear as she heads off down the clearing of this track. It’s like her telling me, “Come on slow coach.” Then she’s swinging up into the tree on the bend ahead where the track turns away to the left, but I call her back. She’s soon leaving the branch with a couple of strong wing beats giving her enough speed to fly all the way back to me, just a foot above the ground. Rewarded and off again, but this time into the woods to check out a couple of pigeons fighting over something that’s important enough to fight over. Gloria glides in silently, closing the gap at increasing speed but there’s a cry from some forest dweller and the pigeons race away so Gloria just flies up into the nearest tree. Gloria, the 14 month-old Harris, a star in our ‘Harris Hawk family’, has never been trained to hunt or given the reason to, but she’s a hawk and they chase things. It is instinct for a hawk, so Gloria chases just because she can. Nobody has ever been able to explain to Gloria or the rest of the ‘gang’, in a way that they understand, that ‘passive hawking’ is our company’s code here at Moors Valley Country Park. Our aim here at ‘Hawks in the Forest’ is to take our guests out into the park woodland, giving everybody the opportunity to fly a trained Harris Hawk to the glove in these natural surroundings. With permission from the forestry commission, we can take guests on a Hawk Walk anywhere in the 1,000 acres of forest here at Moors. So for the most unforgettable 90 minutes woodland walk possible... “come fly with us” at
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Lighthouse, Poole’s iconic centre for the arts, reopens its doors this autumn following the much-needed £5.3 million refresh that has seen facilities upgraded and modernised. And with a strong autumn season the venue is affirming its position as one of the South West’s leading cultural providers, a role the renewed building will enable Lighthouse to build on. “If we are to attract the very best artists we need to be fully fit for the future and provide a firstrate experience for everyone who comes here, whether as an audience member, a performer, for business meetings or with the many groups that use the building,” says Chief Executive Elspeth McBain. The summer building work has seen the main entrance moved to a central position and clear glass installed across the frontage. The renamed Sherling Studio has been transformed with new sound and lighting systems, a new seating configuration and up to eight new wheelchair-user positions. In the Concert Hall the unique moving flat floor mechanism has been overhauled and new air cooling and humidification technology installed. A new education and rehearsal space on the first floor has been created and the existing function rooms updated. Backstage, there’s a new stage door entrance, improved security, upgraded dressing rooms and the building’s first Green Room, while a complete new plumbing system brings drinkable water to back of house areas for the first time. A host of technical, mechanical and electronic improvements were also made last year including new sound and lighting in the Concert Hall and Theatre. “The investment in the future of this magnificent building will pay instant dividends by enabling us to develop our programme to respond to both our community and the theatre sector nationally,” says Elspeth. There’ll be opportunities to explore Lighthouse and experience the improvements first-hand at a Community Open Day on 27 November. The Sherling Studio will be launched in November with a new production directed by Artistic Producer Stephen Wrentmore and this year’s family pantomime Aladdin, co-produced with Duncan Reeves Productions, opens on 6 December. The first performance at Lighthouse is on 12 October as Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra launches its new season while other autumn highlights include Attached (14-15 October), the critically acclaimed circus show in which everything and everyone – including the audience – is joined together. A strong comedy bill includes Mark Steel (23 October), Russell Kane (29 October), Ahir Shah (19 November) and Jimmy Carr (10 December). As well as British folk and roots star Seth Lakeman (16 December) there’s an outing for Flit (28 October), the stop motion animation soundtracked by a nu-folk supergroup fronted by Martin Green of Lau with Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Mogwai’s Dominic Aitchison and singers Rachel Unthank and Adam Holmes. A new English version of Bizet’s Carmen plays on 18 October and a continuing partnership with the Black Theatre Live touring network sees the UK’s first all-black production of Hamlet run from 20 to 22 October. The acclaimed production of Terrance Rattigan’s sparkling comedy French Without Tears follows its sell out success at the Orange Tree Theatre with a week’s run at Lighthouse from 8 November.
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DORSET COPPER FISH www.thedorsetcopperfish.co.uk ted@thedorsetcopperfish.co.uk
The Dorset Copperfish specialises in a wide range of custom metalcraft projects. Ted’s peculiar skill set has meant that he has ended up creating anything from a large metal squid to bespoke handles, and just about everything in between. The Dorset Copperfish takes part in Purbeck Arts Weeks every year and Ted views it as something that forces him to make things. “There is nothing like a deadline to make you focus, or some cliché like that anyway.” Some of the Copperfish sculpture work can be seen at The Art Asylum, Brewer’s Quay, Weymouth. Ted used to work for a coachbuilder, mainly re-panelling pre-war cars, “Because pretty much everything had to be made, this meant that my skill set grew. We were dealing, of course, with steel and aluminium but also copper and brass. The company used to do a lot of antique restoration as well, including copper bathtubs, mainly from France.” The old vehicle side of things never left Ted and forms a mainstay of the business. “Attention to detail is everything.”
One side of the Copperfish’s work is Messerschmitt micro cars. “The Messerschmitt side of the business was quite by accident really. A garage I used to work at started taking on restoration work and one of the projects was a complete rebuild on a Messerschmitt Tiger. I did all the panel work and the car went on to win many prizes including the concours d’Elégance at the Messerschmitt owners’ club international rally. Since then I have had a steady stream of the things and have customers all over Europe.” Messerschmitts are not the only vehicles. The Dorset Copperfish does a lot of special orders from the hot-rod world, “Sublime to the... and all that. I love the hot-rods because you can express yourself and are not just copying an existing panel or part. Sorry if that sounds a bit pretentious.” “One of my favourite jobs was to make a Steib side car for a 1950s Adler motorcycle. I loved that one.”
Amy Dutson is a singer/songwriter based near Dorchester, whose inspiration originates from her father Kris Dutson who used to play in gigging rock/blues band. Her performing skills were developed at a young age after being turned down for roles in plays and musicals. This gave her the determination to prove people wrong and make a go of singing and performing. She now gigs locally, and at the age of 18 has already appeared as an applicant for The Voice UK, performed on the Larmer Tree stage and played as the opening act for the first Guitars on the Beach record attempt in Lyme Regis. Recently she was awarded the Christine Page award from DASP, which has allowed her to invest in her own music producing equipment. With the help of this equipment she has created her first single named 'Crossroads' which will be available to download and stream from all major music distributing companies on August 1st. Amy also has a YouTube channel named 'Amy Dutson' where she regularly uploads covers and original songs, where all of her social media links can also be found in the description boxes of one of her videos. In terms of aspirations, Amy hopes to become a successful musician who can make a living from what she loves doing most.
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I work as an artist, author, speaker, educator and graphic designer and live on the beautiful south coast of England, in Weymouth, Dorset. My passion for creating images on my iPhone began in 2009 and has taken me on an amazing journey; from co-authoring the book ‘The Art of iPhone Photography’, to hosting an online iPhone photography series for AdoramaTV. I was also a keynote speaker and taught workshops at the innovative new mobile journalism conference (Mojocon) in 2015 and 2016. Discovering the potential of the iPhone as a creative tool has been a very liberating experience, allowing me to engage with my surroundings in a way that would be difficult to do with any other medium. My background is in illustration and I love to draw and paint but my busy day job as a graphic designer and the demands of a family left little time for such pursuits. The beauty of the iPhone is that it has allowed me to capture and edit images whenever I have a few moments, like waiting for a train or standing in a queue at the local supermarket, in fact in the early days, most of my images were captured between work, home and the local shops within one square mile. What interests me most is the beauty in everyday subjects and moments. My photography falls into two distinct categories; the first is a visual diary that I publish on Instagram – anything goes really. I love Weymouth; its colourful characters, buildings, colour, texture and signage. I publish a photo most days and try to capture everyday life here – the good, the bad and the ugly… although ugly is often beautiful too. The second category is my ‘photo-paintings’ where I use a traditional slow shutter technique on the iPhone to capture light paintings. When I worked as an illustrator in London, I loved to experiment with lots of different mediums: paper, paint and ink etc., so exploring the camera apps on the iPhone has been a natural step for me. I am very excited by the photo paintings and finally took the plunge this year to exhibit the work, where I sold many of the prints. If you’d like a chance to see my work, I will be having another exhibition in Dorchester High Street in August. More recently, I’ve also been experimenting with film-making, creating and editing short films. I love pushing the iPhone and its capacity for creativity. What is really great about it is the accessibility of the iPhone as a creative tool for everybody. Anyone who has a smartphone in their pocket can become a photographer and you don’t need the latest model to create great photos… however to stand out from the masses – and take great shots instead of just snapshots – practice goes a long way. Having this little device in your pocket all the time means there’s no excuse for not getting out there and doing just that.
Nicki Fitz-Gerald Nicki works as an artist, author, educator and graphic designer in Dorset on the south coast of England and is a graduate of London’s prestigious art college, Chelsea College. She is the founder of the website iPhoneographyCentral.com. Nicki delivers workshops and speaks and writes on the subject of iPhone photography and art, recently delivering a keynote speech at the ground-breaking mobile journalism conference in Ireland. Nicki has had her iPhone work featured in several magazines and writes a regular column for the popular smartphone photography magazine Mobiography. Her iPhone images have won several photography awards and featured on book covers including the image ‘Flamin’ Amy’, which featured on the front cover of the book she co-authored with Bob Weil, 'Creating Great Photos and Art on Your iPhone' (Rocky Nook Books, 2013). Her online gallery can be seen on: Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/52982031@N00/ instagram: @nickifitzgerald_iphoneart or @nickifitzgerald_photos twitter: @iphoneographyC arkadia magazine
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Exciting redeveloped dealership. Same exceptional service. Here at Bentley Hampshire we have just undergone an exciting redevelopment with the aim of creating a fresh and memorable customer experience. Amongst the exciting changes are new workshops and a re-built service area to enhance our aftersales services. We have also revamped and extended the main showroom to produce a modern, spacious and welcoming dealership with enough room to house many of our exceptional Bentley models for customers to browse with ease. After many months of hard work the site is now complete and everyone at the dealership is enjoying showing off the new and improved space. Whether you’re looking for a new Bentley or you are servicing your current vehicle, Bentley Hampshire will be a bright and relaxing place to visit. Although the layout may have changed, the same exceptional customer service and friendly faces still remain. Plus, to celebrate the opening of the new showroom, for a limited time only every Pre-Owned Bentley comes complete with a complimentary service plan.† We are extremely excited for all our customers to see the new and improved Bentley Hampshire dealership so we hope you can visit us soon to experience it for yourself. For more information call us today on 023 8081 3206.
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Esme James – Contemporary Artist
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Summer Exhibition 2016 National Trust, Corfe Castle, Dorset Moonlit scenes of the Jurassic Coast A collection of original acrylic on canvas & limited edition prints
Esme’s art can also be viewed in Wareham at The Purbeck Artisan Yard, The Salt Pig & Cameron & Talbot Furniture and in West Bay at The Customs House
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WIMBORNE 'Fizzy Delights' 27 West St, Wimborne BH21 1JS
GROWING TOGETHER AT HIGH MEADFARM... High Mead Farm brings positive change to those who get involved, regardless of background or disability. We believe High Mead Farm offers the peace and tranquillity needed for sustainability in overall happiness, rehabilitation and recovery along with gaining new practical skills
It is very hard to articulate the essence of High Mead Farm in text and it’s probably best experienced in person! In a nut shell, we offer therapeutic farming which includes animal husbandry, horticulture and wood work in a nurturing environment.
HMF started in 2012, after taking over the site from Poole and Bournemouth College. From the support our Landlords gave, we soon agreed a positive way forward for HMF. With a passion for nature and a buzz for adventure, Mark Gregory and his business partner at the time took this four-acre site on. Through hard work and determination, the farm soon started to take shape. Guided by the ethos of organically growing a business through expanding by word of mouth only, we’ve arrived today with a bustling, passionate working therapeutic farm. This is the official line on the website but, having visited the site, and also booked it for its beautifully serene atmosphere for 'Hug House 2016' (one of our 'Arkadia Presents events') in Oct, I learnt more about this place than you can possibly understand from the eloquent write up they have achieved for their homepage. The passion and the love and the peace that exists within a very mixed community is something magical. Mark Gregory heads up his gang of very experienced, extremely caring and a little bonkers staff. Here, he surrounds himself with likeminded back-to-nature folk, and, in doing so, has created a home for people suffering mental health issues, post war afflictions, recovering alcoholics, or 'visitors' with a need to just relax in a place where there is no real intrusion from others. After four years of local funding and self-funding, they find themselves on the cusp of Lottery funding. Through hard work (and masses of paperwork) it looks like they may be able to go on achieving the successes of the last four years, bringing people back into the light. For me, a real journey is one where you touch the souls of others and here at HMF, they're managing to do just that. Yes, it takes time, but I can think of no other site in Dorset that is creating such a community vibe – a gang of individual minds, coming together to make life achievable. With regular workshops, supported by visitors that came to work the farm and then decided to stay (and add their own talents to these smaller units that are filled with skill and vitality), I chatted to Paul, who is there to offer a range of services, from one-on-one fitness training to gym work, this guy has all the skill sets you'd look for in a trainer – a martial arts trained cage fighter, who studied nutrition and massage, and offers an abundant range of services to get you fighting fit. Then there's George, the 'long serving' ex-serviceman, who again came as a visitor, and has now been here for over two years. Getting qualification after qualification to better himself, and address the needs for the site, and for his own wellbeing, he will take you out camping, fishing and teach you all the basic mechanics you'll need to keep you and your car on the road. Then there is Alicea, a beautiful soul, who came to help as a volunteer, and is now self-taught in woodwork, woodcraft and design, and she is taking it all on board. The creativity flows in this magical part of Dorset and I urge you to take a visit, look at the bees, visit the workshops, invest some time into chatting to the 'co-farmers' and speak with the staff about how you can help make a difference to this incredible band of people. Co-farmers choose to come to the farm as part of their care package or recovery. They receive referrals via local councils’ adult social care teams, mental health teams within the NHS and other local organisations. Co-farmers can also arrange direct with High Mead to join the therapeutic farm if they wish. They welcome a diverse group from the community, offering a unique experience, enabling people to grow using the magic of High Mead Farm! High Mead offers 1 to 5 days of therapeutic farming to those wanting to engage with nature, and grow in spirit. Their focus is very much on ability and not disability, engaging everyone through stability and direction. They are not able to offer personal care or continuous one-to-one work, however, co-farmers are welcome to attend with carers. Co-farmers, volunteers and the farm staff often engage in group activities which are always a very popular approach to completing a task. arkadia magazine
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The 'Flight of Light' Cindie Raven
Cindie Raven - Flight of Light Photography - I believe that capturing a moment in time reminds us of how fortunate we are – how beautiful life can be if we are attuned to its fullness, its magic and purity and how the vibration of an image can evoke pure emotion within us and therefore, clarify a feeling we can't describe. An image has no sound but some of my images whisper a pitch you can almost hear, touch and feel because they are purely focused around energy challenging the viewer to connect on an emotional level. Take the time to look at my images with these thoughts in mind and you will see that a little bit of magic has taken place. My portraits are definitely centred on my subject’s personality and I will always strive to bring out the beauty and intelligence, gratefully respecting my subjects’ individuality in whatever form I am commissioned. Here challenges present themselves and I shoot to find them or watch and wait patiently for that special moment. My Landscapes are more or less a challenge to me because they demand a different kind of respect in that nature is pure genius and to photograph its elements always leaves me humbled and bedazzled. Within these commissions and on-going projects I have included some lightscapes which have focused my thoughts on pure energy, attempting to challenge and captivate the viewer by shooting in various weather and light conditions and by using movement to fill and create an illusion of space. My series ranges from hand printed montage, with a high contemporary feel, to vibrant digital art symbolizing communication in all its forms. Ambient and seamless in design or highly charged, they work well as large wall-sized prints and will compliment a well-designed space at home or work.
Commissions / Enquiries email cindie@cindie.orangehome.co.uk 07790 830006
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HUG-HOUSE 2o16 30th Sept -2nd October Wimborne -BH22 9DP
The Hug House 2016 Festival is now officially open, with one of the most delightful scenes to rock out in. We have teamed up with High Mead Farm and they've let us take over for three days and two nights – Friday Sept 31st through to Sunday 2nd Oct. We have the calm, the laid back and the most scenic ethereal site to call our own for a weekend of spiritual community, 'silent disco' with the best DJ sets from some local faves, live music from a collection of local bands and food and drink served all night from artisan producers... We're going small, intimate and cuddly with this event – just 200 people, with your kids if you have them, for some cool crafting, solar star gazing, kick bag in the hood chilling fun. Smile all weekend and keep those positive vibes flowing, this will be the party to send you into the end of the season feeling good about humanity, leaving you with a sense of belonging, fed, watered, and chilled out with folk that have a care for the world and love their place on the planet. This is Hug House. All we ask is that you bring us a hug, a smile, a dance move or two and you settle yourselves in for some funky good times, with a touch of bizarre brilliance from acts across Dorset. We will make this a weekend to remember...
To seal the deal and book you and yours into this tranquil 'old school' style dance and prance event - visit www.arkadiaevents.co.uk for ticket info - Adults £30.00 for the weekend, 14-16 yr olds £15.00 Under 14's go free!!! Namaste Dorset, this is for you and your familam xx
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The Compasses Inn is a family run business at the heart of a vibrant village. It boasts 6 en-suite rooms, 2 selfcontained cottages, a spacious green oak conservatory, large mature gardens and a very warm welcome. We are delighted to launch our new summer menu with our new Head Chef, Michele. He puts an Italian twist on favourite British dishes. We share a passion for quality and local produce. Our local suppliers include; Rockbourne Fisheries, Prices Butchers, West Park Estate, Leopard Dairy.
We now offer food 7 nights a week, including Sunday (5pm-8pm). Our 2 bars include 4 real ales, over 20 hand picked gins, more than 30 whiskies, lashings of rum and a hand picked wine list. We are situated in a fine village, in fine country. Ideal for all country pursuits being located between Cranbourne Chase and The New Forest. Yet we are still only 9 miles from Salisbury...
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Brewing up a storm. at the Brew Shack Wimborne
With a background in engineering, kitesurfing, travelling and, of course, home brewing, it was little wonder that 31-year-old Adam Bascombe ended up creating his own ‘proper’ microbrewery business. Now one year on, it looks like things are starting to happen for this intrepid local lad. Having heard about a young guy that started off by creating great beer in his garage (hence the name ‘Brew Shack’) I have been meaning to get Adam into our hallowed pages for some time, and finally, we both had a chance on a hot summer’s afternoon to crack a few bottles and have a chat about how it all began… “With a growing passion for home brewing, I took work experience at a local brewery which quickly developed into a full time job, brewing on a large scale,” remembers Adam. “This was a great opportunity and experience but after some time, due to commitments, I returned to engineering whilst continuing home brewing and experimenting. With a handful of recipes and ideas for a brand, I decided to take on a small unit and start building a brewery. I sourced some stainless steel tanks and built the brew kit from scratch to a commercial standard. I started producing ale for local pubs and quickly gained a following. Our cask conditioned ales are made from 100% natural ingredients with no finings, filtration or additives. Brewing this way retains as much natural flavour as possible and means our products are suitable for vegetarians and vegans. We use locally-sourced barley and fresh whole-leaf English hops. Our ales are packed full of flavour and well balanced. We never cut corners with cheap ingredients or rushed processes. Our focus is producing a high quality, natural, full flavoured product using the best ingredients available. Our Ales are handmade in small batches producing just six casks (430 pints) per brew with capacity to brew up to 18 casks per week. Everything is done on site including bottling. Even our pump clips are cut and finished by hand before printing. We currently produce five regular ales and a range of monthly specials/one off brews. We supply local pubs, clubs and beer festivals and our brewery tap/shop is open every Friday when people can try our beers and take away fresh cask ale and bottles direct from the brewery. As well as trade orders, we also cater for private parties and events. We're a local company and plan to grow the business slowly. As demand for the product increases, our aim is to remain on a small scale so we have greater control over the quality of the finished product and maintain good relationships with our customers. People can follow our progress on social media to see what we're up to and what's brewing and if you ever fancy popping in for a pint and a chat about the brewery we’re open every Friday 2-7pm.” The Brew Shack is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and their website is at www.thebrewshack.co.uk.
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Over 70 creative courses in dream building, here on your doorstep. It’s never too late to follow a dream. Remember when you had visions of treading the boards, or starting your own creative business, of writing that novel? A recent survey stated that 42% of the population wished they had a more creative career. Is that you? Are those dreams still there just waiting for ‘the right time’?
The right time is now. Evening and Saturday short courses at Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) can help to start turning those dreams into reality. With over 70 creative courses in 19 subject areas, there is something for you: from Clothes Making, to Jewellery, to VFX and Special Effects and more, we have it covered. Join us as we guide you in discovering what all those bells and whistles do on your new camera, let us take the mysteries away from Adobe Creative Cloud, learn how to promote your business dreams with our range of marketing and PR courses. Our Goldsmithing Workshop classes will even help you create your own heirlooms. Students from our recent Interior Design short course have gone on to start their new careers with renewed confidence. “It feels so good to do something I always wanted to do. I learned so much in such a short time too!” Student - Jenny Lowe. Whether you are 16 or 90, a beginner or an old hand, you are welcome. We encourage creativity and learning in a friendly and relaxed environment. Taught by experienced tutors, all courses take place on the state of the art facilities of the AUB campus. All you need to bring is enthusiasm and a desire to learn. The AUB has built up an enviable reputation and is one of best learning providers in the south. Our courses are never too far away. Within easy road and rail access from all directions, we have students attend our short courses from Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, and even as far afield as London and North Somerset. Take advantage of us being right on your doorstep. We are here for you and those dreams! www.aub.ac.uk/courses/short-courses 01202 363222 www.facebook.com/shortcoursesAUB
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Bespoke, visual, and dream like work. This is Cameron and Talbot Furniture... Cameron & Talbot’s Jason Cameron, bespoke furniture designer and maker, talks to Esme James about the history of his beautiful pieces. Surrounded by hand built lathes and furniture, and set against the backdrop of his new site, we discover more... How did it all begin? Was it your ambition to become a bespoke furniture designer/maker? I learnt how to make furniture from my father, he was extremely creative and a very talented maker. He inspired me from a young age. I admired the beauty of wood as a form itself and found a synergy with such an organic material. My ambition was to create pieces that people would remember me for, to enjoy and treasure. Ultimately I wanted to project my creativity to the world and to make an impact. I chose a degree in product design as I wanted to learn more about the design process. It encouraged the development of stretching the imagination and visualisation.
When did the business launch? The business launched when I was 25. My first workshop was in the back of a horsebox. This reflected initially in building smaller pieces of furniture: lamps, coffee tables and side tables which were sold locally and eventually exhibited in a gallery in Wareham. The business eventually moved to a more spacious workshop at Rempstone Barns in Studland. This was a turning point, as I was able to accept and create much larger commissions for clients. I started to venture into the circuit of national furniture exhibitions. This then led to more exclusive exhibitions by invitation only, which were run by selection committees. I felt honoured when selected as it made me realise that I was up against some of the most talented bespoke furniture designers/makers in the country. These exhibitions raised the profile of the business and built the clientele that I have today.
How do you develop your creations? What is the process? I have an idea, I dream and visualise the piece. I have such a passion and drive to make them, I often wake up in the night and sketch them. You know when a design is right when you look at it like it already existed at some other point in time. Whenever I may be struggling with the complexity of a piece, I find when I go to sleep I wake up with the solution. I don’t see any design as impossible. I see it – I will make it.
What type of wood do you work with and what methods do you use to craft? The majority of the wood that I work with originates from Europe and America and are strictly from sustainable sources. Many of the pieces that I create are produced from sycamore, black walnut, maple and oak, although commissions have included other varieties. My favourites are black walnut and poplar burl. I like to use a blend of traditional tools and innovative manufacturing methods that I have created myself. I prefer to continually challenge traditional methods; Iarkadia feel thismagazine delivers some of my finest pieces.
What is your favourite piece that you have created? The peel back display cabinet. That was made out of wenge, which is African hardwood, and poplar burl. It took me 14 attempts to veneer due to the extreme angles I had manipulated seemingly against its will. It was creating what felt the impossible for the material to do. This is the challenge I continue to enjoy, pushing boundaries of high quality design and making. I was inspired to create the cabinet after a visit to a gallery in Stockholm and it was from that moment I dreamt of its design and I knew exactly how to build it. Are there any art movements or designers that inspire you? It has to be the 1920s – the Art Deco movement and the works of Le Corbusier, Rennie Mackintosh and Gerrit Rietveld. I greatly admire their skill and distinctive style that led to the movement’s epic design influence on anything from a lamp to a building. My other is Japanese design and construction for its
strength and simplicity.
Tell me about the design process when working with clients? Bespoke furniture is all about the essence of creating something that is personal to the client. The brief is approached with a verve that ensures the design responds to the client’s requirements for form and function, whilst infusing the piece with innovation. I enjoy collaborating with clients, getting to know what inspires them and I pay great emphasis to the development of each design with this in mind.
Where can we see your work? The showroom and workshop is set against the inspirational backdrop of the Purbeck Hills and is open to visitors Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. The workshop and showroom has recently undergone an exciting transformation, with the addition of an art gallery that will be launched at the end of the year. The gallery has been a long term vision and has been inspired by my clients and their aspirations for beautiful art and sculpture to add or complete a project. I’ve been a long term supporter of the local creative community and I was also inspired by the idea of a gallery to act as a platform for them to exhibit their works.
I admired the beauty of wood as a form itself and found a synergy with such an organic material.
I have an idea, I dream and visualise the piece
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eocaching G The real treasure hunt begins...
Geocaching is an outdoor treasure-hunting game in which the participants (Geocachers) use a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiver or other navigational techniques to hide and seek containers (called "geocaches" or "caches") anywhere in the world.
Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game where participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache hidden at that location. It takes you to some amazing places; on a journey through woodland and across coastal paths. Geocaches are everywhere and once your GPS takes the signal, the search for the cache begins. After finding 250, there were a few I just couldn't find, so I'd think like I'd hidden it, and more often than not it would then come into view. In old ivy covered logs, counterbalanced in trees, inside a bolt on a town centre bench they are everywhere waiting to be found. Beware it's very addictive, an hour turns into four. You'll find rope swings and caves, treasure to swap and the not too distant muggle who is around every corner waiting to see what you are up to rummaging the undergrowth. Geocaches can be found all over the world. It is common for geocachers to hide caches in locations that are important to them, reflecting a special interest or skill of the cache owner. These locations can be quite diverse. They may be at your local park, at the end of a long hike, underwater or on the side of a city street. Geocaches vary greatly in size and appearance. In the field you will see everything from large, clear plastic containers to film canisters, to a fake rock with a secret compartment. So, how do you find the cache? The first step is to get a general idea of the cache's size. The size is shown on each cache page. A general overview of the cache size graphic is found below. Please note that these are just examples; sizes can vary. Micro Cache Size Icon Micro - Less than 100ml. Examples: a 35 mm film canister or a tiny storage box typically containing only a logbook or a logsheet. A nano cache is a common sub-type of a micro cache that is less than 10ml and can only hold a small logsheet. Small Cache Size - Icon Small - 100ml or larger, but less than 1L. Example: A sandwich-sized plastic container or similar. Regular Cache - Size Icon Regular - 1L or larger, but less than 20L. Examples: a plastic container or ammo can about the size of a shoebox. Large Cache - Size Icon Large - 20L or larger. Example: A large bucket. Other Cache Size Icon Other - See the cache description for information. Small, regular and large containers typically contain trade items. There are many things to know about searching for a cache. For instance, did you know that there is a slight ‘error’ to every GPS device due to technological limitations? Your device can get you close to the cache, but there are a number of things to consider as you get closer to the cache location. When you find the cache, sign the logbook and return it to the cache. You can take an item from the cache if you like - just make sure to leave something of equal or greater value in its place. When you are finished, put the cache back exactly as you found it, even if you think you see a better spot for it. Finally, visit the cache page to log your find and share your experience with others. arkadia magazine
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Dorchester Literary Festival 2016 Interview - Paul Atterbury Journalist - Alix Gardner Paul Atterbury, best known for having worked with the ‘miscellaneous’ team on the Antiques Roadshow, is the Director of the Dorchester Literary Festival with Janet Gleeson for a second year, taking place between 19th and 23rd October. We caught up with Paul to gain more of an insight into his world… Your specialism is art, architecture, design and decorative arts of the 19th and 20th centuries. How did you get into this particular area? I’ve always been interested in architecture. I would have liked to be an architect when I was growing up, it was one of the careers I wanted to have. I’ve otherwise always been interested in buildings, design, interiors. My interest increased when I did an art history degree – I love looking at building and understanding what tales of history a building gives us, and design history is also a part of it. What is your favourite period of architecture? I do have a passion for Victorian Britain in all its forms. It was a great period in our history, with many ups and downs – it was stylistically so innovative and was an era of such technical advance. I live in an 1880s house and find it so constantly stimulating because it was completely off the wall. They thought about doing things that nobody else would have dreamed of, and got away with it! I’m not averse to 2000 modernism, but Victorian is my first love. How and why did you get involved with the Antiques Roadshow? Like most things in life – by mistake! I was always interested in antiques and collecting, but purely as a hobby. In 1990 I received an invitation from a friend who worked on the programme, which said would I like to join the team – and that was that! It’s been fantastic for the last 27 years.
It’s an annual award, but it means a lot. It’s an indication of how museums are run and shows just how high the standard of museums in this country is set. What’s important to me is that it retains a level of scholarship – a level of display as well as content. Museums are about their objects, their story – not just about touch screens and encyclopaedia content. The V&A is such a wonderful treasure house. You have had many professional hats, and a predominant one of writer. You have written and edited many books. What is it about the written word that you enjoy? I was the son of a printer, and grew up in the textual word. I knew about printing and publishing and the written word has always fascinated me. I never had an ambition to be a writer, but after looking at their design and their typography, I began to write books – and that’s where the circle forms! I think to be involved in a book is a wonderful thing. This is the second year for the Dorchester Literary Festival. What can we expect this year? Last year was a ‘try-out’ for us and we didn’t know if Dorchester would respond, but it did, so this year we have extended to five days. We are not theming it, as we have learned it is best to have a mixed bag. You cannot please everyone all of the time! We have all sorts of things – fiction, history, local authors – one of our highlights this year is Kate Adie OBE, who chooses her eight desert island books with me. She is wonderful. We have John Wright, who is River Cottage’s favourite forager, Tracy Chevalier talking about her latest novel, Tony Robinson taking us through his memoirs, Alison Weir talking about the ‘Lost Tudor Princess’ – we have quite a strong female fiction element, which is great. Not deliberate, but it seems to go down well at the festival. We have a children’s section too, which is new for this year. Myself and the Janet work to a simple principle – if we would go, then we’ll show it. We love to see what people like and don’t like, and are constantly learning ourselves. We have audiences at the festival that range for 30 to 100. The trick is to work out which will be which! All we can do is learn from it – we are so lucky to have such strong local support that the festival, suppliers and premises is possible. We had so much interest from local businesses, local people and more, that we thought ‘why not?’ and here we are for a second year.
Do you enjoy television? I don’t particularly like television, but enjoy the roadshow process of meeting people. We live on the edge, because we simply don’t know what’s coming next. I love that process of someone taking something out of their bag and not knowing what it will be! I think the most expensive thing that I have valued is a silver mounted William Burgess Chinese vase at £40,000… It had been hidden away for years – I wish antiques could tell their story! You curate at the V&A Museum. What does the recent accolade of Museum of the Year mean to you and other curators?
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WedneSday 19th october
Friday 21St october
7.00pm
Love Monster - free children’s event for under 5s
10.30am
5.00pm
Marriages Are Made in Bond Street: True Stories From a 1930s Marriage Bureau
rachel briGht
River Cottage’s best-loved forager and naturalist talks about The Natural History of the Hedgerow
Boots On The Ground: A History of the British Army from 1945
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10.00am
John WriGht
richard dannatt
lucy JackSon
2.30pm
Let’s Get Animated - free children’s workshop for over 5s
daMien leWiS
Hunting Hitler’s Nukes: The Secret Race to Stop the Nazi Bomb
12.00 noon
JaSon leWiS
rachel Joyce and dinah JeFFerieS Hardy Today: Strong Women - in conversation with Dr Tony Fincham
helen rappaport
Caught in the Revolution: Petrograd 1917 - in conversation with Jason Goodwin
country day at kinGSton MaurWard
John challiS
JaMeS Macdonald lockhaart
aliSon Weir
8.00pm
tony robinSon
English actor, comedian, historian and TV presenter Tony Robinson talks to us about his memoir No Cunning Plan
daVid SoloMonS
My Brother is a Superhero closed event for schools
Walking Through Spring Graham Hoyland retraces ancient footpaths from Dorset to Scotland creating a new national trail, The Oak Route
4.00pm
Judith Miller
The Lost Tudor Princess The story of Margaret Douglas, Countess of Lennox
1.00pm
GrahaM hoyland
dr Julia ShaW
6.00pm
Raptors: A Journey Through Birds
2.00pm
2.00pm
The Memory Illusion - should we trust all we remember?
10.00am
12.00 noon
To The Brink - The Expedition: True story of WKH ÀUVW KXPDQ SRZHUHG circumnavigation of the globe
4.00pm
thurSday 20th october
The Treasure of Mortimer - in conversation with Steve Harris about renovating 12th century Wigmore Abbey
Writing about Antiques - star of the Antiques Roadshow in conversation with Paul Atterbury
7.00pm
ann cleeVeS
Crime Time - best-selling author of the Vera and Shetland series, in conversation with awardwinning author Minette Walters
Sunday 23rd october 9.30am
a Walk around thoMaS hardy’S dorcheSter and FordinGton
12.30pm
elizabeth luard
Squirrel Pie and other Stories - renowned cookery writer in conversation with Jason Goodwin
2.30pm 4.00pm
rob penn
The Man Who Made Things Out Of Trees
6.00pm
tracy cheValier
Best-selling author talks about her latest novel At The Edge of The Orchard and discusses apples with Dorset Nectar cider maker Penny Strong
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Saturday 22nd october
11.00am
2.30pm
Duke’s
anthony and ben holden Poems That Make Grown Women Cry with special guest Maureen lipMan - which poems brought the likes of Annie Lennox, Antonia Fraser, Yoko Ono and Carol Ann Duffy to tears?
5.00pm
kate adie Desert Island Books with Paul Atterbury
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The Purbeck Artisan Yard, Wareham. The Isle of Purbeck’s latest creative hotspot to visit… The Purbeck Artisan Yard is housed in a large, former timber warehouse, located in the heart of the Saxon market town of Wareham. It opened its doors on Church Street in May 2016 and has already generated a buzz in the area as it continues to flourish, becoming a destination that is an absolute must to visit. Visitors, when they enter, are immersed in a vibrant mix of talented local artists, textile designers, craft makers, sculptors, vintage collectors and up-cyclers who display and sell their works with many creating and making on-site. The Isle of Purbeck is renowned for its creative talent, with a legacy of many great artists and makers drawn over the years and inspired by this area of outstanding natural beauty. This picturesque part of the country is still certainly working its magic as it continues to captivate creative imaginations. The results are clear with an upward trend in exceptionally gifted emerging artists, creators and makers, alongside the many celebrated professionals in the area. The Purbeck Artisan Yard not only provides a platform for this thriving artistic community but offers a unique shopping experience for all that visit. The vast space of the former timber warehouse is filled with a spectrum of contemporary pieces, right through to vintage treasures. The artisans also hold a variety of workshops for people to learn a craft and ultimately be inspired. The vision for this creative haven has formed not only a hub for artisans, but has given residents and visitors to the Isle of Purbeck the opportunity to buy and support local and to meet the artists, makers, creators and collectors. The initiative for the Purbeck Artisan Yard is that of James and Becky Warren, owners of The Salt Pig, the popular urban café/restaurant and farm shop that also provides outdoor catering. Situated in the centre of Wareham, The Salt Pig is now in its seventh year and has firmly established itself as a favourite hotspot to relax, dine and shop. Their ethos is simple: ‘live local… buy local’. Inspired by the sense of community that has evolved through The Salt Pig and the demand for their locally sourced produce, they felt that they wanted to extend this spirit to the local creative community. They have achieved this by establishing and curating the Purbeck Artisan Yard, which they have handed to the resident artisans of the yard to develop and nurture. They have given them the opportunity to carry the vision forward and to inspire and engage with the local people and visitors to the area. It’s certainly a place to watch and one to visit as its popularity continues to rise, powered by its fusion of local creative talent. It guarantees something for everyone. The Purbeck Artisan Yard is OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 10am-5pm Purbeck Artisan Yard, Church Street, Wareham, BH20 4NE it’s only a 10 minute walk from The Salt Pig. Email purbeckartisanyard@outlook.com and follow on Twitter, Facebook and
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Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra’s 2016/17 Concert Season at Lighthouse, Poole and Bournemouth Pavilion… Described as “one of this country’s cultural miracles” in the national press, the artistic strength of Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) continues to grow. There is a palpable sense of expectation in the audience prior to concerts, a sense of excitement that only inspires brilliant musicians, conductors and guest artists to create such worldclass music each week. The two local venues of Lighthouse, Poole and Bournemouth Pavilion, are set to bring world-class music to the local community as the outstanding leadership of Kirill Karabits, BSO Chief Conductor continues this season with programmes featuring great symphonic works from Walton to Bruckner, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich through to Schumann, Mendelssohn and Bartók. There is also a focus on the music of Elgar, which is placed in the context of the European Romantic tradition with a series of great symphonies from the middle part of the 20th century. The BSO’s philosophy of nurturing long-lasting artistic relationships, whilst fostering outstanding new talent continues, welcoming debuts from conductors James Feddeck and Antonio Méndez, trumpeter Tine Thing Helseth and pianist Sebastian Knauer. Alongside this a number of artists return for the second time including conductors Ion Marin, Daniele Rustioni and Carlos Miguel Prieto. The BSO are especially delighted to welcome renowned violinist Nemanja Radulović as Artist-in-Residence for the season. As ever the BSO’s range of programmes and artists are designed to inspire audiences of all ages and tastes. Whether in the concert hall, a school, hospital or community setting, as a leading arts charity the BSO has a unique remit to bring great music and cultural engagement to the range of diverse communities across the South and South West, with an influence that is felt nationally and internationally. “Karabits and the BSO represent one of this country’s finest orchestral partnerships” John Allison, Daily Telegraph Concerts take place every Wednesday at Lighthouse, Poole’s Centre for the Arts (01202 280000) from 12 October, and on a monthly basis on Saturdays and Sundays at Bournemouth Pavilion (0844 5763000). For more information and to book your tickets for the BSO’s 2016/17 Season visit BSOlive.com arkadia magazine
You can see more of Nick’s pictures at : https://www.flickr.com/photos/nicklucas/
“I take photographs because it’s what I enjoy.
If others like them too then that’s a bonus”.
Nick Lucas Nick Lucas moved to Dorset from Surrey over thirty years ago. He works in IT and still remembers the days before Windows, when a mouse was a small furry animal and a screen was something to stand behind when removing your clothes. He worked in photographic shops during university holidays, including the legendary Polysales of Godalming, where a door security viewer screwed into a lens cap could be purchased as a ‘wide angle lens’. Producing a single 10 x 8 black and white print, back then, would take several hours in a blacked out bathroom and involved mixing up chemicals and generally making quite a mess. “When I returned to photography, I chose a Canon EOS 60D. I’d used the Ixus point-and-shoot cameras and was pleased with those, so I stuck with the brand. Currently I’m using an EOS 7D MKII. I’d like to go full frame, but the 7D has the edge on features that I like – at the moment. I always use RAW images and process these using Adobe CC – which includes Photoshop and Lightroom. I use an iMac Retina these days as I want a system that does what I want to do and not one that tells me it’s going to upgrade itself and come back next week!
A RAW image can almost be thought of like the old film negatives – it’s what the lens and electronics captured and can be manipulated in many, many ways. Dialling in sunny, cloudy, sunrise or sunset on a DSLR set in ‘P’ mode or, heaven forbid, using ‘A’ mode will give a good jpg image, but it’s been processed by the software built into the camera according to the rules that the manufacturer has decided that a sunny, cloudy, sunrise or sunset picture should look like. ‘P’ mode generally means programmable, but some called it party mode and it should be used after a few drinks, as you’re not quite sure what you’re doing. ‘A’ mode is fully automatic. It is to be used on very expensive cameras if your father is a famous footballer. Like many of the other photographers, I get a real buzz from getting up at silly o’clock in the morning and heading off in hope that the clouds and sun are going to perform something spectacular that you can later share with those that missed the moment. I’ve also done my stints of standing in the depths of the earthworks at Knowlton at 2 o’clock in the morning to capture star trails whilst the frosts have settled on the grass. No ghosts or ghoulies to report, but a lot of foxes and owls!”
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language of art, started at primary school where I felt myself compelled to select Edward Munch's 'The Scream' for a reproduction project. It occurred to me even then, how colour and composition has an innate ability to evoke the deepest parts of our subconscious with or without any voluntarily intent. This has since led me to pursue a curiosity for what I have come to term 'The Human Condition'. Whilst we are a species heavily divided by alphabets, economics and religions, there are shared instinctive behaviours and needs within all of us that constantly impact the way we feel and behave, doing so silently in the background. Our very existence is based upon structure and conformity and whilst there is no other option than to comply with this, we can each find our own method within this construct which facilitates a life of enrichment and personal growth. In a pursuit to develop my own self-awareness I've
undergone specific training, which I have found can
be constructively portrayed through visual stimulants. I therefore try to share what I identify in ways that create a lasting and ongoing engagement, so that each piece is something that can be revisited and utilised time and again.
Metaphors and symbolism are both concepts that I apply visually and by utilising familiarity I am able to offer an alternative perception. My concepts represent the recognisable and my methods push the boundaries of which I'm working, so that the process of the finished pieces have been mutually beneficial to the creator as well as the audience. As with all creative minds, there is an element of personal gain and for me this is found within the process as I am constantly searching for new methods and mediums to showcase my work. Rather than taking the approach of selfexpression, the intentions of my work are fundamentally based on the viewer and for this reason I take a great deal of time to consider the effects of each piece.
Everything I create is directed with an empathic approach and explores the way in which our instincts direct how we think and feel. I find that this process creates a secure psychological and emotional platform from which even the deepest issues can be honestly experienced without judgement or resistance. Each piece is designed to help the viewer identify that whilst we are all very much isolated within ourselves, we each hold fundamental elements that make us one. Ultimately it is about exposing the truth that we as a species are not necessarily all that different from one another after all and that which makes us unique is something to be accepted and celebrated.
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Your Blessed Plot
NEWS AND VIEWS
William Shakespeare, who died 400 years ago in April 1616, knew a thing or two about plots. And not just plots for his plays; he also developed an eye for plots of land and the buildings on them. Part of Shakespeare’s genius was powerfully and colourfully exploring human nature in all its brutal, funny, frail, tragic and complicated guises. Over the centuries, human nature hasn’t changed much, so it is easy to imagine that the bard would have handled his property affairs today as he did four centuries ago. Shakespeare, it seems, not only had a way with words, but a talent for investing in bricks and mortar. In this he demonstrated a true understanding of the art of property. For instance, he understood about investing in areas he knew well; his birthplace, Stratford upon Avon, and his workplace, London, where he invested in up-and-coming areas such as Bishopsgate, Blackfriars, Southwark, and what we know now as The Barbican. Shakespeare really appreciated location.
Although he did not coin the phrase ‘location, location, location’, he certainly could have done, such was his appreciation for finding the ideal position for a home or a theatre. Shakespeare clearly understood that knowing one’s market is key to successful investment in property. With his outstanding knowledge of human nature, Shakespeare may well have proved a skilled negotiator by identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in people as well as the property market. And although he had a wonderful appreciation of history, he must have had a very clear view on the future as well. There were no estate agents in the early 17th century, they wouldn’t start to appear in the UK for another 250 years, so Shakespeare was on his own. Today you needn’t be. The housing market is so much more complicated now, so if you are moving home, buying to let or wanting that dream holiday home, consult a wellestablished and reputable estate agent like us. We have the know-how and experience, and will also care about you and your blessed plot.
Raising Funds Come and See for Us Swanage PierPier on Swanage
Second Year of Dorchester Literary Festival Support
Swanage Pier is a unique structure at the heart of the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, visited by over 125,000 people each year. The Pier is an integral part of the Swanage sea front and an important attraction for the area. However parts of the pier need repairing and replacing before they cause serious damage to the structure. To help the pier raise funds we are working with them holding a charity auction in Albert Gardens close to the entrance to the pier. This is taking place at 3pm on Saturday, 30th July 2016. Local businesses have donated items to be sold off and we will be the auctioneers with all proceeds going to the pier fund. It’s all part of the Swanage Carnival and Pirate Festival which is also going on over the same weekend. Please come along to Albert Gardens, make a bid and support a great cause. Even if you don't buy anything it will be great fun.
It’s our second year as one of the sponsors of the Dorchester Literary Festival, which takes place between, Wednesday, 19th and Sunday, 23rd October. Speakers at this year's event include David Solomons, winner of the 2016 Waterstones prize, John Challis and Tony Robinson. To find out more go to their websitewww. dorchesterliteraryfestival.com.
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DOMVS and the Community We believe that to really get to know our area we have to be part of its community. We have to support local communities, local charities and local events. That’s why you will see our boards all round the county promoting local fetes, food festivals, charity appeals, in fact anything that the local community are putting on. Feedback from organisers tells us our boards add hundreds to their events' attendance. To show what we mean, we have taken July as an example. Earlier this month we were at Greenford School Wild West Bonanza in Maiden Newton. Over the rest of the month these are the events we are supporting. n Capability Brown Exhibition at Milton Abbey – 10th July to 21st Aug n Church Knowle Food Fayre, Bucknowle Farm – 17th July n Purbeck Pirate Festival, Swanage – 29th to 31st July n Swanage Pier Charity Auction, Albert Gardens – 30th July If you can make any of these events please look out for us and say 'hello'.
Bug House Winners Design Some Really Cosy Homes We got together with Dorset Wildlife Trust and Silverlake, the sustainable holiday home development near Dorchester to run an ecofriendly competition to design a unique bug house. Dorset Wildlife Trust was then tasked with picking the winners, which proved to be a hard choice as all the entries would have provided bugs with some very cosy 'five-star' accommodation. A presentation ceremony was held at Silverlake at the end of June announcing the winners and presenting the leading entrants with certificates to commemorate their efforts. The excellent winning design came from the Sadler/Loveridge family from Bournemouth, with parents Justine Sadler and Sam Loveridge assisted by daughter, Primrose-May Sadler, in creating their really snug bug house. The well-designed and visually appealing home will be adopted by Silverlake and copies of it will be sited round the development at Warmwell, which is already rich in wildlife and nature, but may see more bugs taking up residence soon! The two runners-up were Charlotte Woolgar from Highcliffe, whose design was described by the judges as ‘cleverly designed and stylish’ and primary school pupil, Armaghan, from St Michael's School, Bournemouth, whose entry the judges said ‘had almost everything a bug could want including a basement swimming pool and a ‘Welcome’ sign at the door.’ Many other entries received glowing commendations from the judges for stupendous efforts including those from St George’s School Portland, and others from St Michael's School.
Bournemouth, and entries from the family of a Silverlake employee and the DWT Watch group.
DOMVS donates Donates£1,500 £1,500toto DOMVS Purbeck Art ArtWeeks Weeks Purbeck For the second year in a row we supported Purbeck Art Weeks by sponsoring two of their major events. We got behind their exhibition of young artists' work shown at Rollington Barn near Corfe Castle.
Work from over sixty young artists was displayed, attracting a large crowd who came along to admire the quality of the work and the imagination of the artists. This was followed by our backing of this year’s
Colourful Partnership celebration held at Wareham Town Hall. The Colourful Partnership brings together a wide range of community groups, showcasing the range of talent throughout the Purbeck area. This year’s event included dancing from a group based at the Purbeck Centre in Wareham, young musicians and singers from the area, and 'Singing for Pleasure', a group of singers who just enjoy getting together and singing. The event gets its name from the wide range of brightly coloured bunting and flags that adorn the walls at the event.
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Dorchester Office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
An excellent opportunity for refurbishment; the potential is evident. This property has spacious accommodation throughout and is a wonderful opportunity to make this a delightful family home with considerable space to extend, subject to any necessary consents. A former post office and blacksmith's, this property is complete with countryside views and unusually large, with ample off-road parking and double garage. The village has a strong sense of community, with a vibrant village hall and a community-run shop and post office in the nearby village of Briantspuddle. In close proximity is Puddletown, where there are additional facilities including a library, veterinary practice and doctors' surgery. It is also well-placed for easy access to the A35, allowing access to Poole and Bournemouth, and the county town of Dorchester, all with London/ Waterloo mainline railway stations.
Refurbishment opportunity Spacious living accommodation South facing garden
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• Rural views • Double garage • Ample parking • Generous garden
Affpuddle Dorset £395,000 EPC: Rating E
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Coryates Dorset £499,950 EPC: Rating F
Refurbishment potential Expansive accommodation Character property A charming former school house, this outstanding three-bedroom property has a large sitting room, a delightful conservatory with pleasant garden views, and a magnificent family room which was actually the old school room and has original windows and grand vaulted ceiling. This splendid split-level room has stunning views to the west, exposed beams, and a wood-burner as its centrepiece. The garden is private and has a panoramic countryside vista for many miles. There is also an abundance of countryside walks on the doorstep. Nestling in the hamlet of Coryates and flanked by open countryside, the property is equidistant from the county town of Dorchester and the seaside resort of Weymouth. Close to hand is Portesham, with a vibrant village hall with cafe, doctors' surgery, thriving primary school, and public house.
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Single garage Stunning rural location Private parking Large reception room with vaulted ceiling
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
An attractive farm house set on the outskirts of the charming village of Piddlehinton within the verdant Piddle Valley. This substantial property includes four double bedrooms, large country-style kitchen/family room and a generous sitting room with cosy multi-fuel stove. The current owners have meticulously planned the layout to embrace light and bring the 'outside in' with well-placed decks and bi-folding doors. The garden is extensive and private, with the plot totalling just over 1 acre. There is a recent addition of a triple garage with significant first floor accommodation offering huge potential, as well as a swimming pool with summer house. Close proximity to Piddlehinton ensures the property has all the benefits of a vibrant village which is has a quaint and popular public house with further facilities such as a school, store/post office, and public house in nearby Piddletrenthide. Superbly located just a short journey from Dorchester which has a wide range of facilities including a mainline railway station • Four double bedrooms • Country-style kitchen/family room • Triple garage with significant first floor accommodation. • Swimming pool and summerhouse
Extensive gardens Substantial detached property Idyllic village location
Piddlehinton Dorset Offers over £650,000 EPC: Rating D
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Tolpuddle Dorset Offers over £440,000 EPC: Rating C
A beautifully presented property situated in the very heart of the highly sought-after village of Tolpuddle enjoying a superb private garden with stunning views over the rolling Dorset countryside. The spacious accommodation includes 3 double bedrooms (including a master en-suite), large kitchen/dining room, and a bright contemporary sitting room with a bright double aspect and having a large inglenook fireplace with inset multi-fuel burner. There is also an extremely large double garage. Made famous by the six farm labourers now known as the Tolpuddle Martyrs, the village has a strong sense community and a thriving local pub. In close proximity is Puddletown, where there are additional facilities including a small supermarket, post office and first school and doctor’s surgery.
Contemporary character property Highly regarded village Spacious accommodation
• Garden overlooking water meadows • Central village location • Large double garage • Offered with VACANT POSSESSION
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Warmwell Dorset £595,000 EPC: Rating E
A sensitive blend of contemporary and period features, this spacious property was built as a lodge in approximately 1875, at the start of the ancient private bridleway to Warmwell House in typical Victorian fashion. Set in approx. 0.8 acre of land, it is the perfect opportunity for those seeking a character property with scenic views, and is located just five miles from the county town of Dorchester, within the parish of Warmwell. A 4 bedroom detached family home with 2 large reception rooms plus a fabulous conservatory overlooking a rural vista and an extremely generous garden and outbuildings. . .
• Approx. 0.8 acre garden • Outstanding views • Parking for 5 cars • Master bedroom with en-suite
Stunning rural location 5 miles from the County Town of Dorchester Characterful and attractive property
Preston Lettings Office: 01305 835300 Email: debbie.turner@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
This stylish apartment is located to the South West of Weymouth and occupies a slightly elevated position, which provides sea glimpses towards Portland The bright and airy accommodation, which is particularly spacious, has 3 bedrooms, 1 with en-suite bathroom. The extensive open plan living area, with a contemporary-style kitchen, enjoys good natural light, whilst the Juliet balcony allows you to take full advantage of the view.
• Views towards Portland • Contemporary in style • 3 bedrooms / 1 bathroom • Open-plan living
Stylish apartment Spacious accommodation Communal garden
Weymouth Dorset £950.00 P.C.M EPC: Rating B
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Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Built in 2006 in the Arts and Crafts style, this stunning 5 double bedroom house is set in a small, prestigious cul de sac of similar properties. Close to Stoborough Heath, Arne Nature Reserve and Redcliffe yacht club and within easy reach of the Jurassic Coastline and stunning walks.
With generous and spacious living accommodation this is a rare opportunity to own a property in this elegant development. Sitting in a large corner plot with a lovely private garden and patio areas for outside entertaining. A unique property with wonderful curb appeal.
Elegant Arts and Crafts Style Sought after location Close to Yacht Club
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• Close to riverside market town • Private and tranquil garden • 5 double bedrooms and 3 receptions • Double Garage and private parking
Wareham Dorset Guide Price £875,000 EPC: Rating C
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Bere Regis Dorset £1300 P.C.M EPC: Exempt
This utterly charming Grade II Listed thatched property is situated in the heart of this sought-after village which is surrounded by the beautiful Dorset countryside.
Spacious and flexible accommodation Perfect family home A wealth of original features
The four generous bedrooms, lawned garden and ample parking all contribute to this incredibly spacious family home which offers considerable flexibility. Having retained many of its original features including the beautiful inglenook fireplace and flagstone floors, this property is truly delightful
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Heart of sought after village Grade II listed 4 Bedrooms Beautiful fireplace Ample parking
Preston Office: 01305 835300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Weymouth Dorset Offers over £635,000 EPC: Rating D
This detached level bungalow is located in an enviable seaward position. Enjoying uninterrupted panoramic sea and coastal views, the property has been designed to make the most of its superb vista with views which can be enjoyed from the living accommodation, master bedroom and garden.
Close to Weymouth Harbour & Brewers Quay Pretty enclosed terraced garden Garage & off-road parking
Located in an extremely prestigious address and sought after cul-de-sac on the outskirts of Weymouth: this hidden gem enjoys a prominent position in a desirable area but also benefits from being within close walking distance of Weymouth town centre, Brewers Quay and the fashionable marina. This unrivalled coastal aspect is close to a wide range of amenities including the delightful Sandsfoot Beach and Castle and is also perfectly located for many impressive coastal walks towards Bincleaves Green, Nothe Forte, Weymouth Sailing Club and the Castle Cove Sailing Club.
• Sea views over Portland Harbour • Level access & accommodation • Large sitting/dining area • Three double bedrooms (master ensuite)
Preston Office: 01305 835300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Seadown, designed with effortless style and elegance, using textures and materials chosen to create a cool, contemporary and sophisticated home. Striking architecture provides the framework for a stunning contemporary building, creating six stylish apartments and a majestic penthouse suite with roof garden. Some of the apartments enjoy striking coastal and country views. Each property can be tailored to a purchaser's own personal requirements subject to stage of construction. Currently fitted with designer white gloss and matt units within the apartments and beautiful grey bespoke units for the penthouse. Quality integral (Neff) appliances, granite worktops, splash backs and up stands. The stylish fully-tiled bathroom and en-suite facilities add an air of elegance with Porcelanosa tiling. • 6 apartments and 1 penthouse: all with parking • Exceptional kitchens (incl. granite worktops & Neff appliances) • Stylish sanitary ware (double-ended baths) • Moments from the seafront
Landscaped grounds Close To Town and Beaches External ‘water wall’ feature
Preston Weymouth Prices from £295,000 EPC: Rating B
Preston Office: 01305 835300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Weymouth Dorset From £365,000 EPC: TBC
Some with far-reaching sea views Contemporary open-plan living Luxurious finish
Located on Dorset’s famous Jurassic Coast, Sylvan Brae is an exciting new development on the south side of Weymouth. Some apartments offer views of the nearby Portland Harbour and Chesil beach. The duplex’ have two car parking spaces and private gardens. Built by local tradesmen using traditional materials, this luxurious development is set in a wooded culde-sac with contemporary kitchens and oak flooring or carpets throughout. Each of the properties has an en-suite facility, as well as a family bathroom, along with a large open-plan kitchen/reception area.
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65% reserved off-plan Six three-bed apartments Two three-bed duplex’ Stylish kitchens Wooded cul-de-sac setting
Preston Office: 01305 835300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Built in the 1960s, this extended three/four-bedroom semi-detached house enjoys an enviable position providing breath-taking views towards Chesil Beach, Weymouth and beyond. Situated within the grounds of the former Verne Citadel, this property offers all the character and history of its unique location. The Tunnels: discovered by the current owners, several layers of tunnels can be accessed from the garden, which were used to form a defence system during the war. Now almost completely accessible, rifle and cannon shots can be seen, providing an insight into the events which took place during the invasions. Along with the shots, separate rooms where the ammunition would have been stored are also on view. As these tunnels are within the property’s ownership, the options available are endless. • Stunning sea & coastal views • Mature & well-manicured gardens • Spacious accommodation throughout • Garage & off-road parking
Set within an historic citadel Mainly cleared historical tunnels Sea & far-reaching Jurassic coastal views
Portland Dorset Offer over £575,000 EPC: Rating C
Preston Office: 01305 835300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Greenhill Weymouth Offers over £1,350,000 EPC: Rating C
An outstanding example of a Victorian mansion house built in 1890. Particularly impressive architectural features include a decoratively carved parapet forming the entrance, impressive solid stone perpendicular arched doorways, trefoil windows and an octagonal glass-sided turret enjoying uninterrupted views out to sea. Having now been carefully restored to reflect modern-day building standards, this home shows great attention to detail, and now provides all the insulation qualities, triple glazing, coving and high quality specification - particularly with regard to the sanitary ware and kitchen - which befits a property of this stature.
• Stunning sea-facing position • Professionally designed • Four bedrooms & four bathrooms • Solid stone construction
Beautifully renovated family home Grand staircase & original features Close to town & beaches
Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
A delightful, spacious 5 double bedroom, thatched, period cottage, sitting on the edges of a sought after semi-rural village. As well as generous bedroom accommodation, this Grade II listed cottage has 3 receptions, 2 bathrooms and a wonderful kitchen/ dining room. Private parking, a double garage, workshop, greenhouses, summer house and brickbuilt sty whilst still offering plentiful lawned space in the generous and private garden.
Delightful Grade II listed period cottage Wonderfully light and spacious Popular village location
4 miles from the Jurassic Coastline and within a short distance of wonderful walks and main line rail links (London/Waterloo), the village offers a good mix of amenities including 2 local schools, churches and 2 pubs.
• Many original features • 5 double bedrooms and 3 reception rooms • Surprisingly large, private garden • Double garage and ample off-road parking
Wool Dorset Guide Price £560,000 EPC: Exempt
Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Swanage Dorset £725,000 EPC: Rating C
This is a refreshingly spacious property of open plan, contemporary design. Beautifully light and airy and with generously sized rooms. Quietly located in a much sought after area close to Durlston Country Park and with sea views from all the bedrooms, this exceptional property is close to the town centre and wonderful sandy beaches of Swanage.
Sea views Close to town and beaches Beautifully renovated family home
A 5/6 double bedroom detached family home with 2/3 large reception rooms plus a fabulous open plan kitchen/dining/garden room: a wonderful family space. A good sized garden offering space for both play and outside entertaining.
• Contemporary open plan living accommodation • Five/six double bedrooms • Close to Durlston Country Park & Downs • Off-Road parking & garage
Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Built in 1997, this attractive Purbeck stone house is outstanding and spacious with 4 generous double bedrooms and equally capacious living accommodation of 4 reception rooms including an impressive glazed garden room. All having remarkable views of rolling hills, country fields or Swanage Bay. Sitting on the edges of the Jurassic Coast and Purbeck countryside. This lovely house is immaculately presented and has a garden that offers areas for outside entertaining, kitchen gardening, artist’s studio, workshops, pond and superb views!
• Immaculate, spacious and light accommodation • Sought after village location • 4 double bedrooms and 4 reception rooms • Private parking and garage
Far-reaching country and sea views Wonderful garden for entertaining Generous living accommodation
Swanage Dorset Guide Price £650,000 EPC: Rating C
Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Winfrith Newburgh Dorset Guide Price £750,000 EPC: Rating C
A fabulous opportunity to acquire both an engaging period cottage with a delightful detached contemporary house in the gardens. Versatile living accommodation within this Grade II listed four-bedroom thatched cottage, is enhanced by the equally generous three bedroom accommodation provided by the detached contemporary house sensitively located within the landscaped gardens. Perfectly positioned within the heart of this understandably popular rural village and with potential for a lucrative letting income or extended family living. All wonderfully close to the Jurassic coast and Lulworth Cove.
• Sought-after village location • Versatile living accommodation • Potential for generous letting income • Large attractive garden
Charming Listed four-bed thatched cottage Contemporary three-bed detached cottage Close to Jurassic Coast
PERIOD CHARM GENEROUS ACCOMMODATION HEART OF POPULAR VILLAGE
Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: polly.greenway@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
The most engaging example of a Grade II Listed Georgian rectory; originally constructed in the early 1700s and latterly extended during the same period to form a most impressive detached residence. Quietly located within the privacy of its own walled garden, with a most enchanting outlook over the ancient church and Blackdown Hills beyond, it is, by any description, an extremely pretty house. Although having an essence of 'grandeur', the property has an equally warm, inviting appeal perfectly suited to a large family, and yet of sufficient intimacy to appeal to those without a family and with entertaining and space in mind. It also offers a self-contained office suite with its own front door, which comprises two rooms well-suited to a number of requirements.
7 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms Self-contained office suite within the house Considerable parking • Just over half an acre plot • Summer house and heated conservatory • Various outbuildings
Shaftesbury Dorset Offers over £ 1,300,000 EPC: Exempt
Wareham Office: 01929 555300 Email: trisha.ashby-rudd@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
Wareham Dorset Guide Price £650,000 EPC: Rating C
Picturesque thatched cottage Sought after location Close to Yacht Club A simply stunning Hansel and Gretel style thatched cottage set within a most enchanting location, surrounded by trees and overlooking fields. Close to the local yacht club and the riverside town of Wareham, the property is in a much sought after area, with fabulous walks on Stoborough Heath and at Arne Nature Reserve. Built in the 1950’s and having 2/3 bedrooms, there is potential to extend to create a further bedroom and bathroom. This engaging property has had only two previous owners and has all the character and charm of a period cottage.
• Close to riverside market town • Quiet location • Large private garden • Garaging and parking for four cars
Dorchester Office: 01305 757300 Email: stuart.bramley@domvs.co.uk Website: www.domvs.co.uk
This intriguing Grade 2 Listed former dairy offers the epitome of an historic, character property, enjoying the benefits of contemporary living and design within this very special village. The Arts & Crafts architectural style is very much in evidence in this small cluster of buildings which formed the central dairy of the Bladen Estate. Bookended by the dairymaids’ and herdsman’s cottages, the property is raised some four feet above road level (originally to allow loading of milk churns into horse-drawn drays), and occupies an elevated position overlooking a large green with walnut trees and wonderful views across the village towards Kite Hill. The raised central section now provides four-bedroom accommodation over two floors, with its own hall, staircase and shower room. The single-storey section houses the reception rooms, entrance all and kitchen – punctuated by a delightful octagonal turret. Several of the ground-floor rooms benefit from dual-aspect, leaded windows, flooding the rooms with light while maintaining the look and feel of a traditional Dorset home • Re-Thatched in 2011 • South-Facing Large Enclosed Garden • 4 Bedrooms & 2 Bathrooms
Complementary Contemporary Interior Grade 2 Listed Former Dairy Historic Features Preserved
Briantspuddle Dorset Offers Over 500,000 EPC: Exempt
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