The Swanage Oracle - January 2011

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Boilers installed Service contracts available Full Central Heating Systems Radiators replaced Heating systems cleansed Boiler breakdowns and repairs Valves and Pumps replaced Boiler servicing and maintenance All domestic gas work undertaken

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The Swanage Oracle

Dear Neighbours,

A Very Happy New Year to You! We had a Edition 35 great Christmas with my Mum and Dad who, despite the snow made it all the way from Hull to stay with us. Hayden pleaded with Grandma to drive down here which really did help her make the decision to set off. All was fine with a “good run” as my Dad would say. Hayden was very good and woke up at his usual 8am Christmas Published by: morning so we were all able to enjoy the Debbie & Stephen Corney day and not sleep through it! Father and Martin Budden Christmas was very generous and we were Telephone: all delighted with our gifts. I hope you had 01202 894397 or an equally successful and joyful time. I do 01202 676661 hear that some have had the ‘dreaded bug’.

Email: Hopefully not too many! Steve and I had a info@swanageoracle.co.uk quiet New Year with a candle lit dinner for Copy deadline for two which is most unusual I have to say. So, February 2011 edition: now is the time to put those New Year’s 28th January 2011 resolutions into practice and really make Disclaimer: Whilst every care has 2011 one of the best ever! Don’t forget if been taken to ensure that data in you need anything doing in or around the this publication is accurate, the home we have all the local trades people publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or here to help you. Keeping business local will damage caused by errors or support our local economy hugely. It keeps omissions resulting from the money flowing in our area! If you have negligence, accident or any other a ‘thank you’ to send to one of our cause.

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Steve and I wish you All the Very Best for 2011!

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Four for Sixes - New tents for Sandford Cubs Sixes Cub Scout leader Matt Renaut, along with the Cub Scouts thanked members of the Wareham Round Table for their kind donation of four brand new 6 person tents to accommodate the "Sixes" when they go camping.

The tents will be used by Sandford Cubs to introduce 8-10 year-old Cub Scouts to range of activities including regular camps in Lulworth and the surrounding areas.

David Hixson-Ward, Chairman of Wareham Round Table said the Round Table members hope the Cubs stay warm and dry in their impressive new tents and hope that they give years of good service to the Cub Scouts.

Mr Hixson-Ward acknowledged that this donation, like others to local charities and local worthy causes, would not be possible without the support of local businesses and members of the Wareham community and said that part of the thanks should go to these people too. The majority of the fundraising is done through the Wareham Round Table Beer Festival (Beerex) which is held every Easter in Wareham.

If anyone would be interested in finding out more about what Wareham Round Table does, please feel free to contact us via our website www.warehamroundtable.org.uk.

1st Sandford Cubs inspect one of their four new tents recently donated to them by Wareham Round Table No.1224, with the help of their leaders and members of Wareham Round Table

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Talking about wildlife with

Spectacular Starlings Gregarious and widespread, starlings are one of the most common British garden birds. Smaller than blackbirds, their plumage is glossy with iridescent green and purple in the summer, turning darker in the winter, with white speckles. On the ground, they walk with a curious waddle, but their flight is fast and direct, aided by the pointed, triangular wings. The female and the male are almost indistinguishable.

Starlings are omnivorous, happy to eat almost anything from a variety of fruits, seeds and insects to worms and kitchen scraps. Assisted by the female, the male builds the grass nest in a cavity of a tree, wall or a building. Normally one brood is produced in April or May, consisting on average of four to seven glossy, pale blue eggs. The fledglings leave the nest at three weeks of age.

Autumn sees the arrival of hundreds of thousands of migrants from Scandinavia and Eastern Europe, here to overwinter in large communal flocks consisting of thousands of birds. Returning to their roosts at dusk, starlings provide a spectacular sight in the sky by performing complex aerial acrobatics, known as murmurations. The reason for this behaviour has mystified biologists for centuries, but it is generally believed that by flocking together in this manner, they aim to protect themselves from predators such as hawks and peregrine falcons.

Despite their widespread presence in Britain, starling numbers have declined in recent times by about 70 per cent

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and they are now a Red List species of conservation concern.

Look out for roosting flocks over reed beds, for example on the edge of Poole Harbour, but other plants will do as a substitute. Last winter a flock roosted in a large clump of bamboo in Corfe Mullen, which was subsequently cut down. If you are lucky enough to have starlings roosting on or near your land, enjoy one of nature’s spectacles while it lasts as the birds will disperse in the spring.

Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ dorset-snowwatch for winter wildlife information, sightings and photos

Spectacular Starling

Photo by Terry Fisher

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Tues 25th Jan - Burns Night supper.

Piper, haggis, tatties, neeps & dessert 7.30 prompt. Bookings £10 per head Tot of whisky. Ode to haggis!

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12 Every Sunday in January and February Steve Darrington Band with Guests at Bar Se7en 1 High Street, Swanage From 6.30pm – 9.30pm – free admission

The 11th Swanage Blues Festival The 11th Swanage Blues Festival will take place on 4, 5, 6 March 2011 with 40+ gigs in 15+ venues, all admission free. For details see www.swanage-blues.org You can now become a Friend of Swanage Blues with prize draws, access to special performances at reduced ticket rates and other special offers, and the knowledge that you are supporting Swanage Blues all year round.

Membership for the calendar year 2011 costs just £10 each. You will receive a membership card (see above) plus a window decal. Further window decals are available at only £2.50 each.

Just send your name and address and a cheque payable to “Swanage Blues” to Steve Darrington, Swanage Blues, T I C, Shore Road, Swanage BH19 1LB.

The Purbeck Association of The National Trust It was an icy end to our year as we had our annual Christmas lunch at the Dorset Golf & Country Club.

Usually we look out across the course and watch the golfers as we eat, but this year we looked out at a completely white landscape. The weather stopped a few people from getting there, but amongst those who made it were our special guests, Laurie Clark, General Manager of The Purbeck Estate, and Mandy Jarvis, the Estate’s Community & Volunteer Manager.

As we start 2011 we look forward to an active year with nearly 30 separate activities planned.

These include talks, social events and outings. This month we’re going to ‘The Dogs’ at Poole Stadium, and having a talk about the work of Leeson House. Our February talk will be about weather forecasting, and December’s snow will probably figure prominently in the question period.

Our annual membership remains great value at only £5, or £7.50 for a couple. If you’d like to get more out of your own National Trust membership (or your status as a Trust Volunteer) by joining us, call Membership Secretary Jay Burke on 423775 or see our website www.purbecknt.org.uk.

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Introducing The Revd Andrew Corke, Vicar of All Saints At the beginning of November I moved with my wife Ann to become the new team vicar of All Saints Church. And although we have only been here for a couple of months Swanage really does feel like home already. This is down to the wonderful welcome we have received both from the people of All Saints Church and also from the very friendly people of Swanage. We can understand why people who move here somehow never want to leave.

Just to introduce ourselves, we haven’t actually come that far – we spent the last 23 years in Wimborne. Ann is Dorset born and bred but I was brought up in Surrey and we met in the seventies at Bristol University both studying law. For someone who’s now an Anglican minister you might be surprised to discover that I come from an entirely non-religious background. I first started getting interested in Christianity at Bristol. I was a typical law student – a bit arrogant so I liked a good debate. One day I picked an argument with a friend who was a Christian. My subject was – ‘Did the Resurrection of Jesus Christ actually happen?’ I knew that this would be an easy one to win since clearly people don’t usually rise from the dead. So I was a bit surprised to say the least when I ran out

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of arguments and lost the debate! It got me asking whether all this stuff about Jesus was true - I eventually concluded that it really was true.

After university Ann and I qualified as lawyers and married and we ended up in Wimborne where we had many happy years (and two children, Vicki and Ed).

But about 15 years ago I knew that I had to offer myself for ordination. I did so and, somewhat to my surprise, was accepted. I worked as an unpaid parttime minister for some years but last year we got to the point where we felt that God wanted me to serve Him full time.

So at the end of October 2010 I resigned from partnership in my legal practice in Bournemouth and we came to Swanage.

We have a strong sense that God really did call us here, a sense that is shared by the people of All Saints. So we are looking forward to the exciting plans that we believe God has in store for us - and also to getting to know the people of Swanage and exploring this beautiful part of the world.

The Revd Andrew Corke, Vicar of All Saints

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HAVE YOU JOINED OUR DINING CLUB YET? The Signature Dining Club is free to join. As well as offering money off and special offers, members get priority invitations to special events and themed evenings.

Benefits of membership include: • Buy one of our specially selected red, white or pink wines & receive your second bottle free • Lucky 7: Dine with your card and receive your 7th meal free (conditions apply) • Birthday Bonus: This is a new addition to our Diners Club, please provide us with your date of birth (excluding the year). We would like to offer you a complimentary bottle of Champagne, for you to enjoy on your birthday to accompany your meal. All usual diners card terms and conditions apply.

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Yet another very successful year for our club and again the generosity of residents in this area has enabled us to help even more people throughout the world and much nearer to home. In Haiti, the Shelter Boxes providing a home for up to 10 people and the water purification Aquaboxes are still much in use. Rotary International in Haiti have also built and equipped a special unit where low cost artificial limbs are make for the many badly injured survivors of the earthquake. We have supported the Rotary campaign to eradicate Polio from the world, now in its final stage and concentrating on the last few areas where the disease remains endemic.

Closer to home we have increased our support for local Schools and helped to launch an Interact Club (Rotary for young people) in the Purbeck School.

Started a new Awards Scheme to support individuals - furthering their ambitions in an artistic, sporting capacity, or personal development.

We have built a new community website www.swanagehub.org.uk - now fully functional, with contact information and details of their activities for over 200 local groups – with more being added all the time.

As we see more about where the government cuts are going to come this year will provide many more challenges for us all. We will continue to use our strengths as part of the world’s largest service organisation to meet these and continue to help those in need, wherever they are.

For more information on our club go to www.swanagerotary.org and/or call Mike on 01929 421374.

Simple Sudoku Perfect for your coffee break!

The one rule: Fill in all blank cells making sure that each row, column and 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

There is a solution on page 21.

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January's Jurassic Jaunt A 5 mile walk which takes in Corfe Common and includes the Swanage Steam railway line for the second half of the walk. No ascents or descents of any significance.

How to get there: - Grid Reference 958818; Coming from Wareham, turn right in the middle of Corfe Castle, opposite the Bankes Arms Hotel. Follow West Street for about 1/3 mile, turn right where indicated and park in the Pay and Display Car Park.

Information: Toilets are available at the entrance to the car park.

Walk details: Exit the car park at the opposite end from where you entered it and turn right along the road up to Corfe Common.

Turn left through the gate and walk for ½ mile until you meet the gate at the road.

Cross the road carefully (road summit directly to your right). Follow the path for about 200 metres and take the signed right fork along the Purbeck Way which will lead you at an angle of 45 degrees to a small wooden bridge at the bottom of the common (signposted ‘Chapman’s Pool 3’).

Cross the 2 wooden bridges, through the gate and up the path for 30 metres until you meet the farm entrance on your left.

Continue for another 50 metres to a gate under the tree on the left. Go through the gate and through the4 little dell to the stile (20 metres).

other side of the track, cutting of the corner off the track route, and then follow the track up to the road.

At the road, turn left along the road for about 200 metres, then turn left, back into another field. Continue through the fields, through 2 gates and you will come to a farm and other houses (1 1/3 miles).

Just after the houses, you will see a sign to your left for Corfe Castle. Follow the path through the first gate (¼ mile), continue to follow the hedge on your right until you meet a gate-sized gap in the hedge.

Turn right here and walk to the bottom right hand corner where you will go under the railway line and turn right (½ mile).

Follow the path which will lead you over a stream, behind a school and into the main street in Corfe Castle. Cross the road, turn right and there will be a path on your left between the houses which will lead you back to West Street.

Turn left and proceed back to the car park.

For more information on this walk or any of the others available around this fascinating part of the county, check the Jurassic Jaunts website at :

www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk

Turn right and follow the right-hand hedge up through the next 3 fields (½ mile) to meet a track. Follow the path across the

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Simple Sudoku Solution (Puzzle on page 31)

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News from the National Trust I hope this finds you full of the joys of a New Year and fully rested after time spent with family and friends over the festive season.

January is, of course, the time to make New Year’s resolutions. So if you’ve set yourself the challenge of meeting new people, learning something new or getting out and about more then we may well be able to help.

Starting in February we’re launching a new beach clean volunteer group.

Based at the Studland Discovery Centre, the 'Studland Tidy Group’ will be a hit squad keeping our coastline clear of debris washed up by the tide or left by careless visitors. It offers a great opportunity to get out and about along our stunning coastline whilst meeting new people.

Alongside the practical activity there will be the opportunity to learn about Purbeck’s wildlife and countryside as each task will have a discovery theme. The route the activity will follow will be suitable for everyone so why not bring the family along?

(Under 18s will need to be accompanied by an adult.) So come and find out what a Pandora Shell is whilst untangling discarded fishing line or learn to tell the difference between Crossleaved and Bell Heather whilst extracting a wind blown plastic bag from the spines of a gorse bush.

Starting in February we’ll meet 10.30 on the third Sunday of every month at the Discovery Centre at Knoll Beach and we’ll be back there at 12.30. Below are the dates and themes for the first four sessions:

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Sunday 20th February: Explore the Shore, Sunday 20th March: Changing Coastlines, Sunday 17th April: Spring Flowers and Sunday 15th May: Shorebirds.

We are also launching our very own youth group this month which will build on our previous work with local schools and colleges by providing an opportunity for young people to develop their skills in and understanding of practical countryside work. Hopefully those of you between 14 and 18 years old who have already expressed an interest in these activity days have already signed up for the first session but if not do get in touch. The group only has 11 places so its first come first served!

For more information or to register your interest on either of these opportunities get in touch with Rachel Rodman on 01929 477320 or email rachel.rodman@nationaltrust.org.uk.

Mandy Jarvis Community and Volunteering Manager Tel: 01929 477321 Email: amanda.jarvis@nationaltrust.org.uk

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The Onset of Winter The Autumn hues have left the trees As Winters chill winds blow But Winter has a surprise in store As from the clouds comes snow The biting winds that oftimes give A feeling of despair Do have a purpose at this time As leaves form layer on layer With the gentle fall of snowflakes Forming a blanket on the ground So nature protects its life cycle With warmth for life underground Wildlife is no stranger to hard times; Some gather food and hibernate They save their strength ‘till another day And, for the present, wait And so we learn from Natures lesson That we should keep warm Not only in a physical way But in friendships, free from harm Winter makes us ever aware Of potential times of hardship So we should strive to see the good In life, and be forever positive

By David Lindsley

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WAGGY TAILS RESCUE, is a registered charity based in Ferndown. They rescue and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a good home.

Special Sam Sam is about 5 years old but has had little input so needs an experienced collie owner. He needs lots of exercise and stimulation, as he likes to be with someone doing something. He would make a good companion for someone who works outside and/or likes to walk. He has not been socialised much so far so a home of his own would be better for him. He is very affectionate but big and bouncy so no young children.

IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT WAGGY TAILS AND CAN’T AFFORD TO DONATE… GIVE YOUR TIME INSTEAD! If you have a few hours to spare – come and join a very friendly team and have lots of fun at the same time as doing something worthwhile.

We particularly need help in our three shops, (Parkstone and West Moors) so retail experience and outgoing personality would be appreciated. Lots of different jobs (unpaid) available, so phone us on 01202 875000 and tell us what you are good at!

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Purbeck Chess Club Purbeck Chess Club meets at Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle, between September to April each year, commencing at 7 pm. The club caters for players of all abilities, including beginners. Contact Secretary Brian Beard on 01929 425988 anytime.

Purbeck Railway Circle Friday 18 February Keith Barrett will present a slide show about the late-lamented 'Somerset & Dorset Railway'.

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross. 7.00 for 7.30 pm. All welcome.

For more info phone 01929 421913.

Miracle Theatre presents ‘Beauty & the Beast from Mars’ 21 January 7:30pm Corfe Castle Village Hall 01929 480483 / www.artsreach.co.uk Miracle Theatre’s winter show is a space-inspired homage to the swinging sixties and science fiction B-movies of the era. Beauty and the Beast from Mars retains all the elements of a traditional family pantomime with out-of-thisworld extras, from rock 'n roll tunes to ruthless space aliens.

When super star heartthrob Bobby Beauty finds himself hotly pursued by a gorgeous alien from Mars, he’s sure his luck is in. Little does he know that he has actually been implanted with the secret rocket defence code she needs to secure her domination of planet Earth! As Bobby falls for the alien’s charms, can his number one fan, Nurse Bumper, a nobody from Neasden, save the human race – or at least fulfil her wildest dream of singing Bobby’s backing vocals?

With original 1960s inspired tunes from a 4-piece band, live video animation, technical wizardry and huge laughs from Cornwall’s foremost ‘masters of comedy’, Beauty and the Beast from Mars promises to be great all-round family entertainment. If Dr Who did panto…this would be it!

www.miracletheatre.co.uk

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Agents for National Express Coach Tickets & Information . . . Making travel simpler All Month

Wareham Market every Thursday & Saturday

Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm

All Month

‘Picture Arne’ Photographic Competition

RSPB Arne

www.rspb.org.uk/picturearne

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Wellies and waders walk

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01929 553360

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Broadmayne Market

St Martins Community Hall 2– 3.30

01305 853765

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The Light Cavalry Band

D’Urberville Hall, Wool 7.30pm

01929 405725

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‘Beauty & the Beast from Mars’

Corfe Castle Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 480483

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Hedgelaying Course (3 days)

Durlston Country Park

01929 424443

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Layers in the landscape Walk

Durlston Country Park

01929 424443

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Farmers Market

Wareham Town Hall 8 - 12

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Evening Talk: Ian Daglish

Tank Museum Bovington

01929 402359

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Wareham in Bloom Bazaar

Wareham Town Hall 10am -1pm

01929 555288

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Wareham Camera Club Photographic Competition

Wareham Town Hall 10am- 1pm

01929 555288

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Big Garden Bio-Blitz

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01929 553360

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Jurassic Jaunts Walk & Lunch

Greyhound Inn, Corfe Castle 11.15

07790474478

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‘Grey mist on the seas face’ Talk

Durlston Country Park

01929 424443

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Upton Wood Volunteer Day

Upton Wood

01929 557237

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All Month

Wareham Market every Thursday & Saturday

Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm

All Month

‘Picture Arne’ Photographic Competition

RSPB Arne

10 &24

Farmers Market

Wareham Town Hall 8 - 12

Weds

Wellies and Waders

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360

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Heathland bash

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360

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‘Movie Night’ at HX This

Harmans Cross Village Hall

Tickets on the door - £4. Bar &

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Broadmayne Market

St Martins Community Hall

01305 853765

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‘No Hall Too Small’

Winfrith Village Hall 7.30pm

01305 852117

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Half-Term Fun

Swanage Railway

01929 425800

19-27

Animal Tracks

Corfe Castle Model Village

01929 481234

19-27

Castle Quests

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

20

Nutty about Nestboxes

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360 www.rspb.org.uk

20

‘The Mousehole Cat’

Corfe Castle Village Hall 1.30pm

01929 480483

20

‘No Hall Too Small’

Studland Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 450514

24

‘Malina’s Dream’

Bere Regis Drax Hall 10.30am

01929 471342

24

Talk: Richard Docherty

Tank Museum Bovington

01929 402359

24-25

Pirate Explorer Trail

Studland Beach

01929 450259

25, 26

Rallye Sunseeker

Wareham Forest

www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk

27

Jurassic Jaunts

11.15 Tyneham Village/ Worbarrow Bay, lunch at

£5 (lunch not included in price)

27

Wedding Fair

Lulworth Castle and Park

0845 450 1054

www.rspb.org.uk/picturearne

All the information has been compiled by Purbeck Information & Heritage Centre 01929 557258 and Swanage Tourist Information Centre 01929 422885 www.visitswanageandpurbeck.com and is correct to the best of our knowledge

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Accountants MKL Partnership.................... 17

Bathrooms C&C Bathrooms..................... 23

Events Artsreach ...............................27 Purbeck Events.......................28 Purbeck Railway Circle...........27 Swanage Blues.......................12 Sylkies .................................... 6 Winter Ice Rink ...................... 5

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 1

Exhausts Trickett Welding .................... 7

Business Opportunities Wessex Aloe .......................... 6

Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing ....................... 23 Gasways................................ 2 Heatwise ............................... 11 Tapworks Plumbing............... 6

Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason.............15

Printers UtharaPrint.com ................... 31

Garage Services Trickett Welding .................... 7

Property Maintenance Total Woodwork ................... 15

Green Energy Solutions Anolis Renewable Energy....... 5 Sparking Moggy Solar............23

Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 25 Sudoku .................................. 18 Sudoku solution..................... 21

Aerials Repairline .............................. 21

Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Pile Up................................... 5 Carpets & Flooring Purbeck Flooring ................... 3 Catering Equipment Hire Claremont Catering Hire........ 19 Community News Jurassic Jaunt ........................ 20 National Trust News.............. 22 Purbeck Area NT.................... 12 Purbeck Chess Club................ 27 Spectacular Starlings............. 10 Swanage Churches ................ 14 Swanage Rotary .................... 18 Waggy Tails........................... 26 Wareham Round Table ......... 8 Winter Poem ......................... 24 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 6 Whizz Bits.............................. 15

Health & Beauty Shiatsu................................... 7 Hire Centres Sydenhams ............................13

Nursing Homes Forest Hill House ................... 32 Pest Control M&D Pest.............................. 15

Roofing Complete Roofing Solutions .. 9 Scaffolding S & D Scaffolding................... 19

Hotels, Pubs & Restaurant Ocean Bay..............................16 The Ship Inn ...........................11

Shoe Repairs John Hagans.......................... 19

Insurance NFU Mutual ...........................15

Taxis DMB Cars .............................. 16

Interior Design & Installation Ivamy Designs.com ................ 1

Tiles UK Tiles ................................. 3

Kitchens Kitchen Facelift ......................21

Dry Cleaning & Laundry Creases.................................. 6

Locksmith & Key Cutting John Hagans ..........................19

Electrical Appliances Purbeck Electrical .................. 7

Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason.............15

Waste Services War on Waste ....................... 13 Woodburners Saltfire Stoves ....................... 9

Useful Numbers BT Fault Line Buses - Wilts & Dorset Chemists - Alliance - Boots - Co-op Pioneer Citizens Advice - Purbeck - Swanage Council - Purbeck District Doctor - Swanage Medical Practice Electricity - Power Loss

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Gas - Emergency Hospitals - Poole General - Swanage - Bournemouth NHS Direct Police Station Registrar Tues & Thurs 10—12 Social Services Train Times & Enquiries Wessex Water - Emergency

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