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For all your Domestic & Commercial Demolition & Asbestos Clearance...
Safe and smooth demolition and removal of old sheds and garages. Get rid of the eye sore and create a space to enjoy this summer! Using the highest quality machinery and a team of experienced workers, the job gets done right! Safe and secure transfer of any asbestos waste with all essential documentation. Waste transfer permit held.
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J Taylor Electrical • • • •
NICEIC approved contractor Established 2002 Friendly Swanage based service From small jobs in the home to rewires and commercial work • Inspection and testing • Replacement fuseboxes • Electrical control systems for central and under floor heating
Call John on
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Introduction
The Swanage Edition 105
Oracle
Published by:
Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications
Telephone: 01929 408080 Email: info@swanageoracle.co.uk
Copy deadline for the September 2017 edition: 14th August 2017
Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The Swanage Oracle does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.
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Dear Swanage, Studland, Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers and Ulwell! Nellie has written a book! It is full of fun, quizzes, wordsearches, crosswords and games as well as of course her adventures here in gorgeous England. Ideal for the summer! She would be delighted if you would like to have a copy, so please see the details inside and Nellie will excitedly send you a copy in the post. It is indeed the summer holidays with the children off school and (hopefully) good old English sunny days. Do you have anything planned? We are off to Cornwall where Nellie is taking us to the beach for a few days of Surf Life Saving competitions then time out chilling as a family. Well I usually ‘chill’ whereas the boys, Stephen, my husband and Hayden our son usually spend hours surfing the waves and generally being really active. I prefer to watch… While you are having fun this summer why not call in an expert to help in the garden or the house? We have lots of great trades people to help you and they certainly love to receive your calls. As always this is where everyone wins as it keeps our local trades and services busy which in turn keeps our local economy doing well and we all benefit. Stephen, Hayden and myself, as well as Nellie of course, wish you a wonderful relaxing, or extreme sport summer, whichever suits you. Nellie looks forward to keeping you entertained with her new book. Best Wishes,
Debbie & Stephen Corney Cover photo: Robin Boultwood
Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Swanage Hospital
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Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Wessex Water Emerg. Purbeck Distict Council
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At Philip Mills, our top priority is education. Our team regularly go on courses to London studios to keep up with the very latest fashions and techniques. We also have in-salon training nights every Thursday from 2.45pm to 7pm. If you want a great haircut or colour on training night, book in NOW as cuts are from £12.50 and colours are from £22.50 - and training is fully supervised. We train our team to work with face shape, skin tone and eye colouring, which gives a greater understanding in designing hair for the individual. This enables us to practise new techniquies and keep our team focused on providing an excellent service.
THURSDAY IS SUPERVISED TRAINING NIGHT!
Book NOW for cuts and colours from 2.45pm to 7pm, every Thursday. Cuts from £12.50, Colours from £22.50 Assistant Required! For reception, shampooing and other duties, come and join the team at Philip Mills! Contact LYN MILLS by sending your CV to philipmillshairdesign@btconnect.com asap. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Sunflowers Over Swanage News My! How those sunflowers are growing! This is the month when they will be reaching their peak, if they haven’t already bloomed. Our local photographers are not sure which ones to photograph first and Facebook is awash with Sunflowers! We will need to find out which sunflower is the Tallest of the Tall in Town as the Chamber of Commerce has promised to award a cup to Swanage’s tallest flower! Measuring Day will be SATURDAY AUGUST 12 so get your tape measure out and send us an accurate measurement (in inches or cms) together with photographic proof to events@emmanuelbc.org.uk and we’ll let The Chamber know. If yours was a fast grower and has already reached its peak, send us a measurement and photo and we’ll take that into consideration. There will be an Awards Ceremony at Emmanuel on Saturday 9 September as the Sunflower Exhibition draws to a close.
Don’t miss seeing the golden giants in Commercial Road or the little boat by the Coastwatch at Peveril Point, aptly named ‘Haul Aboard’ – great photo opportunities there. Please do upload your photos to the Sunflowers Over Swanage Facebook page so everyone can see them too. Sunflower Art was high on the agenda in July with local artist, Jane Colquhoun, creating fantastic, huge sunflowers made from paper and chicken wire which are displayed on the turrets of Durlston Castle – go and visit them too! The ‘Van Gogh Sunflower Challenge’ held at Emmanuel Church was a great success with lots of people of all ages having a go at painting their very own vase of sunflowers. Schools and care homes didn’t miss out either – the latter having activity days where they coloured in their own ‘Van Goghs’ and the schools did some amazing sunflower art and craft work, all of which can be seen next month, September 7-9, at the Sunflower Exhibition at Emmanuel in Victoria Avenue.
Maybe the Sunflower muse has inspired you to be creative in a different way? There’s still time to put pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard) and write a sunflower poem – here’s one to make you think:
Sunflower seeds make good cooking oil Umbria in Italy has the right soil Near to Assissi I’ve seen them grow Francis lived there – ‘Il Poverello’ Lover of animals and birds of the air On Subasio’s slopes – he preached there When St Francis died, he owed not a penny Ever since though, his fame impressed many Renowned are Franciscans, there’s no mystery Saints and martyrs are their history. Clever, isn’t it? Local author, Audrey Pembroke, penned that little ode a couple of years ago. Can you do one too? Any kind of poem – rhyming couplet, sonnet and prose too – all offers welcomed by Emmanuel to be displayed at the Exhibition. Send your poem to events@ emmanuelbc.org.uk or drop your poem through the letterbox there at 160 Victoria Avenue. The Town Trail is up and running as well … pick up a leaflet from the Tourist Information Centre, Heritage Centre, Pier Shop, Library or Emmanuel Church and see where the sunflowers can be seen in all their glory and you can do a sunflower puzzle or two on the way! Take some photos while you are viewing the sunflowers and email them to us as well. So enjoy a happy, Sunflower Summer everyone!
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KDL Plumbing & Heating All plumbing & heating work undertaken, including immersion heaters. Free Estimates and advice. Call Kevin 8am - 10pm 7 days.
Mobile: 0747 512 8249 Swanage: (01929) 448548
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COMPETITIVE CONSTRUCTION Dorset Ltd
E: compcondorset@gmail.com
Experienced local builder specialising in:
Listed Building Work Extensions Loft Conversions New Builds Renovations All trades handled
Tel: 07973 400 297
19 St Martins Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HF
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Community News
Brownfield sites sought for housing in Purbeck Purbeck District Council wants to hear from owners of land, currently containing buildings or other structures, which could be considered for future re-development. As part of a government requirement, the District Council is setting up a register of brownfield sites that have the potential to be developed for housing. Councillor Laura Miller, Housing Portfolio Holder, said “Purbeck District Council supports the use of brownfield land for housing, wherever possible. “The register will show us where suitable and available land is situated in the district so we can consider it for housing development ahead of greenfield sites.” Councillor Miller continued: “I would encourage any landowner who is interested to submit their brownfield land for consideration.” Sites have to be at least 0.25ha (just over half an acre) in size, or capable of supporting at least five homes. The Council has to use the government’s official definition of brownfield land, stipulating a site will either contain buildings and/or structures. Sites containing agricultural buildings or certain mineral extraction, waste disposal sites or historic remains of buildings are not applicable. The Council is able to accept submissions of sites between Monday 17 July and Tuesday 29 August 2017. Submissions can be sent to Purbeck District Council at Westport House,
Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PP or by email to localplan@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Cllr Laura Miller
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Custom fitted furniture handmade in Dorset.
A family run business with over 40 years experience.
Wardrobes Lounge and Media Units Angled Units Home Offices Storage Solutions for every room
Call 01202 823231 for your free, no obligation design consultation
www.customcreations.furniture Showroom open hours: Mon - Fri: 9am – 5.30pm | Sat: 9am – 2pm | Sun: By appointment Unit 1, Enterprise Park, Blackmoor Road, Ebblake Industrial Estate, Verwood, BH31 6YS
Design inspired by you.
IDEAL SKIP HIRE Skips from 2 - 40yds SAND, GRAVEL HARDCORE, SHINGLE & TOP SOIL Available loose or in 25kg & 1 ton bags Delivery or collection
Trade & DIY Customers Welcome
A Fast, Friendly & Efficient Service
TEL: 01929 422980
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Upton Farm, Upton, Ringstead, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NE Heatcare UK LTD are OFTEC and Gas safe qualified and registered. We are able to cater for all of your oil heating needs including commercial, on top of providing our expert knowledge and services in both mains gas and LPG.
• Service checks available • No call out charge • Fast response • All work guaranteed • Increased warranties on Worcester products • Heating • Plumbing • Leadwork To book your service or work contact us on
01305 853970 or 07557 990715 or email us at heatcareukltd@aol.com Visit our website:
www.heatcareukltd.com And don’t forget to like us on Facebook!
Doors-Windows-Locks Glass repairs & Sealed units replaced uPVC & Timber Windows & Doors supplied & fitted uPVC Fascia - Soffits - Gutters installed Locks Opened - Replaced - Upgraded Window restrictors & Child locks fitted Handles - Hinges - Letter Boxes Seals & Gaskets Replaced Snapped keys extracted
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
What lies beneath... The annual celebration of the sea with national ‘Marine Weeks’ from 29th July – 13th August is a chance for us to all reflect about what the sea means to us. Living in Dorset means most of us are a stone’s throw away from the beautiful beach, with many of us spending our summer swimming in it, walking along it and admiring it from near or afar. For something that’s such a big part of our lives in Dorset, many of us know very little about the underwater world which lies beneath the waves. Not unlike our neighbourhoods on land, the sea has communities, families and homes which are surviving and reproducing every day; the difference is that we can’t always see this world easily, which makes it hard to understand, and appreciate. In 2013, Dorset had three Marine Conservation Zones (MCZ’s) designated including Poole Rocks MCZ, the South Dorset MCZ and Chesil Beach & Stennis Ledges MCZ, providing protection for the species living there. The charm and charisma of the fascinating marine wildlife which will benefit from this protection should not be underestimated in favour of their land-based counterparts. Cuttlefish, for example, are intelligent animals and masters of deception, deploying secret ‘weapons’ with the cunning of James Bond; squirting enemies in a
Tomspot Blenny
Photo: Julie Hatcher
Bottlenose Dolphin
Photo: Stewart Canham
cloud of black ink, before making their escape, and trapping prey with lightning-fast tentacles. The black bream which flock to the Poole Rocks MCZ each spring protect their nests to the death and spend weeks creating the perfect nests for thousands of their eggs to hatch. Wildlife of the sea has some amazing stories and characters, from the bizarre looking tompot blenny, the European lobsters’ eyes popping out from between the crevices, to the iconic dolphins who sometimes venture into our world as we marvel at their speed and agility, jumping in and out of the water. There are things we can all do to learn about marine wildlife, and also help it. A partnership project led by DWT, Southern IFCA, the NEFS, MCS, Seasearch and 7 Tenths Ecology Ltd has seen the creation of a fantastic website about Poole Rocks MCZ, complete with high quality video and images, to depict life beneath the sea. Visit www.poolerocksmcz.uk to find out more. Another threat faced by marine life is marine litter which is hugely damaging to marine habitats, and wildlife that ingest it. You can help by taking part in the #2minutebeachclean the next time you visit a Dorset beach. Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events to find out about our watery-themed events to get involved with during Marine Weeks 2017. By Sally Welbourn
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Man and Cherry Picker for Hire Our cherry picker reaches up to 50ft Property Repair & Maintenance Exterior Painting Chimney & Roof Repairs Tree & Hedge Work Soffit, Fascia & Guttering Building Surveys & Electrical Installations Roof, Gutters & Solar Panel Cleaning Covering Dorset & surrounding areas
PURBECK ACCESS Call us on:
01929 426797 07561 200 342
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Cream Teas to support WaterAid
Local WaterAid supporters will be providing wonderful homemade cakes and scones on Sat 12th & Sun 13th August from 2.30 to 5.30pm atThe Old School, Sturminster Marshall, BH21 4BU (opposite the church). The event aims to raise funds in order to help transform the lives of some of the world’s poorest communities by providing access to safe water and sanitation. You couldn’t have a better excuse to enjoy a delicious, and modestly priced, afternoon cream tea.
For more information contact Pete Cadogan on 01202 884176
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MPT
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Based in Swanage with over 20 years’ experience Contact Mark Toyer for a free quotation
Telephone: 07709 145866 Email: marktoyer@sky.com
Need some advice? Call into our Wareham office on Thursdays between 9.30am and 4.30pm to speak to our Financial Planning and Business Advisers for an initial, ‘no obligation’ consultation. ‘Financial Thursdays’ are for you to call in and enquire about any Business or Financial Planning matters. Our services include: Investment Advice • Pensions Advice • Tax Planning and Trusts • Inheritance Tax Planning Equity Release • Long Term Care Planning • Business Planning and Business Support Services
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Tel: 07836 369969 E: mb@malcolmbarnes.co.uk www.purbeckselfstorage.co.uk
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Get your copy... Today! The Having lost three close friends at a early age, two of whom had young children, it really struck me that we should make the most of the time we have, as a family, and enjoy the wonderful places that are right here in wonderful England.
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The Adventures of Nellie
The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Don’t we just love listening to the young ones talking about their exploits? Well, Nellie is no exception and she loves to hear what Hayden has been up to. Hayden was lucky enough to be chosen to do the ‘Blue Skies’ Programme, through his school. Blue Skies is part of the Jon Egging Trust (JET) which was set up in memory of Flight Lieutenant Jon Egging, who tragically lost his life while flying in the Red Arrows display at the Bournemouth Air Festival in 2011. The Trust realises Jon’s dream of inspiring young people through his love of aviation, teamwork and leadership and it supports young people aged 13-16, to achieve their full potential. This is what Hayden, who is 13, told Nellie… “Joining the group I felt slightly nervous as I didn’t know what it was about, but very excited about going on some special trips that money wouldn’t buy. The first place we went to was MOD Boscombe Down. We saw some planes, went in an olden day hangar and used night vision torches and goggles. It was very exciting. We were also introduced to the concept of Blue Skies which is to
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Nellie with Hayden at Bournemouth University help you with your communication and confidence skills. Another place we went to was Cobham which is next to Bournemouth Airport. We were challenged with our communication skills here! My favourite trip was when we went to Winchester University. We got to touch a real life 800 year old skeleton. I put its spine together! On a lighter note we were taught how to calculate a skeleton’s age and gender. I learned all about the different bones in the body and that when you are born you have 300 plus bones, but by the time you are an adult they fuse together into 206. After lunch, we looked at some objects that had been excavated and guessed what they were and what year they came from. I really enjoyed that trip!” Hayden said, with a big smile.
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Blues Skies Year 1 Graduates 2017
Nellie’s tinted windows prevented a few scares at Bovington where we finalised our presentations while looking at some very big powerful tanks. We even got to go on the ‘Chieftain’. This tank was created for the Cold War and could fire every 6 seconds compared to the Russian every 8 seconds. The Chieftain was the most powerful tank of its time and quite possibly it still is. I got to sit in the Commander’s seat of the tank!” continued Hayden. “We also got to learn some tank movements with some remotecontrol tanks. This was lots of fun!” “The dreaded day came where we would have to present our speeches that we had created for the sponsors of the Blue Skies and our parents. We were very nervous. Luckily, I had a skeleton to look at instead of the crowd, as I was talking about our trip to Winchester University! Everyone did their speeches and we all got through in the end! Then me and some of the other Blue Skies graduates met up and had fun for the rest of the day. I feel that the Blue Skies programme has helped me to create presentations and help in speaking to crowds. Every one of us has created a team spirit with each other and I feel that we could push each other through anything. I am looking forward to continuing for the next 2 years with the JET and Blue Skies. How lucky am I!”, Hayden proclaimed. Nellie was delighted too. By Debbie Corney
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On Your Plot Hoarding
It’s hard to remain excited when you’ve had courgette at every meal for a week, and marvellous though raspberries are there is a limit to just how many you can eat at once. Take a bit of time to store your harvest and you can be enjoying home grown right through the winter.
Jobs for August :-
• Water regularly - try to water either in the evening or early mornings. • If you are growing main crop potatoes, watch out for signs of blight. Brown patches on the tops and edges of leaves are usually a first sign. • Pinch out the tops of runner bean stems that are outgrowing their supports. • Keep harvesting those courgettes! • Sow turnips and oriental salad plants such as Pak Choi and Chinese Cabbage • Strawberry runners that were potted up in June to produce new plants can be planted out now. If all has gone to plan (that’s a big if!) then August should be a very satisfying month on your plot, with your hard work being repaid by ample harvests of a good range of fruit and veg. The reality tends to be that the excitement of seeing your crops grow and ripen is initially followed by much enjoyment of the first fruits of your labour which can soon be replaced by a panic stricken ‘What the heck do I do with all these’! Certain crops (courgettes and tomatoes spring to mind) can almost guarantee this sequence of events! Sharing with friends and neighbours is great but very often they will have a glut of exactly the same thing at just the same time. What is called for are some simple ideas for storing and preserving your produce. It may be a long time before you are harvesting fresh peas or raspberries again but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be enjoying your home grown produce throughout the winter - it just takes a little planning and now is the time to do it. Onions (and garlic) that have been lifted and
left to dry can be plaited and hung in a cool, dry place. Net bags, or tights, also work if you don’t fancy plaiting. Potatoes can be stored in boxes or paper sacks in a dark, dry building but you should check them regularly, removing any that show signs of rotting. A good size freezer is a real boon for making the most of your produce. Blanching and then freezing works for loads of vegetables. Key to success is to cool quickly after blanching so have a bowl of cold water at the ready and don’t forget to label what you are freezing! Another option, and one that can work well for all those tomatoes, is to find a good recipe that you can cook, freeze and use later (how about a wonderful pasta sauce with your own tomatoes and home grown basil?). Even ‘difficult to freeze’ veg such as courgettes can either be incorporated into a sauce, or blanched, frozen and then added to a stew at a later date. Cooking and freezing can work well for fruit too - apple or rhubarb are good stewed and frozen all ready for use in a crumble or pie. If you have a truly wonderful fruit crop then why not arm yourself with a good recipe book and get started on some jam making? It’ll be delicious on your toast in the morning, and what better gift than a pot of homemade raspberry jam? It’s amazing how many books there are that tell you how to grow your fruit and veg, but how little information there is on just how to store it all! One wonderful little book, that deals with just this question is ‘How to store your garden produce’ by Piers Warren. It’s packed with information about how to store just about anything and a great addition to any gardeners library. Happy harvesting!
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Mind Body Soul Exhibition - Art for Wellbeing August 5th – 13th • Open daily between 10am – 5pm Leeson House, Langton Matravers, Swanage, Dorset. BH19 3EU
There is a very special fine art exhibition happening in the stunning Isle of Purbeck this summer, in the form of a collaboration between distinguished local artists Andrew Thomas; sculptor, and Phil Hill; painter. This will be held at the magnificent venue of Leeson House in Langton Matravers, near Swanage in Dorset; a former Mansion House, now used as a field studies centre, set in its own 7-acres of diversely landscaped grounds. Andrew and Phil haven’t exhibited together since 2012, and are promising a real showcase of their art to celebrate this rare occasion. They will be bringing together a large body of their work, High Point by Phil Hill
throughout Leeson House, and in four designated gallery rooms, each with its own ambiance and style. This will be an inspiring opportunity for the visitors to meet the artists and experience their most recent works, which will be unveiled at the exhibition. Andrew will be debuting his latest series of bronze limited edition sculptures, “designed and created with heart and soul”, to produce truly unique works of contemporary, visionary art. These thought provoking pieces reflect the essence of our innermost consciousness, and resonate a divine transcendent energy. He will also be exhibiting a comprehensive number of his other bronze editions, a selection of his original works, and some inspirational pieces from his own collection of award winning work that he has made over the past 30 years. Phil will be showcasing a broad range of his new avant-garde paintings, with an explosion of colour and exquisite form, exploring the depths of surreal and abstract design in his unique and distinguishable style, created to challenge and impact on the viewers’ senses. Phil suffered a serious debilitating illness in 2004. Gradually returning to health, he found that resuming his love of painting significantly aided his recovery. He calls his style of painting “anti depressionism!”. As well as showing his latest work, there will also be a retrospective of some of Phil’s earlier paintings.
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