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Introduction
The Swanage Edition 104
Oracle
Published by:
Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications
Telephone: 01929 408080 Email: info@swanageoracle.co.uk
Copy deadline for the August 2017 edition: 10th July 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! The sun has finally come back… let’s see how long it lasts. Are we all ready for a good summer with hopefully the chance to sit on our wonderful beaches or maybe take a walk in our wonderful forest nearby? We have a trip to Cornwall planned in August with Hayden taking part in another Surf Life Saving competition on the beach which we are really looking forward to. In the meantime, his training is a great excuse for a cuppa on the sand. Last month Nellie, the Purbeck Publications Campervan, said “Goodbye” as we flew to America to say “Hello” to Mickey! What a great trip that was. Do have a read. This month we had a student from Bournemouth School for Girls come for a work experience week with us. Megan Dixon, who is keen to work in fashion and design as a journalist, was a joy to work with. More than capable of getting on with the task at hand we got her to do an interview and an article on the advantages of sewing. Look out for the sewing pattern App too! You can read her very proficient write-up on page 8. Megan also compiled the “What’s on” page which will hopefully inspire you to get out and about this summertime and support the local activities in and around this area. Well done to Megan! We wish you much luck in the future. If you have suggestions for any improvements to your “The Swanage Oracle” please do call or email. We would love to hear from you. Please continue to use the advertisers inside. They need your calls to keep them busy and our local economy thriving. This is really appreciated. Stephen, Hayden and myself wish you a fantastic month of July. 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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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.
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• Service checks available • No call out charge • Fast response • All work guaranteed • Increased warranties on Worcester products • Heating • Plumbing • Leadwork To offer honest and practical advice, to deliver quality products and to put the needs of our customers first
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!
We believe that by offering a good service, as well as a leading range of products, we will continue to build a growing list of happy customers into a successful business for today and tomorrow
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Community News
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Sunflowers Over Swanage News Last month the sunflower planting was in full swing! The Fresh Prospects gardening team at All Saints Church in Ulwell planted their seedlings and wrote a poem in their honour! The Swanage School and Swanage Primary have both been busy with a couple of hundred seedlings filling big tubs at both schools and Emmanuel Church held their planting day on June 3rd where around 50 seedlings got safely into the ground with more to come later. Even Simon the Postman couldn’t resist a sunflower pose on the day! The Coastwatch Team out on Peveril Point have creatively revamped an old rowing boat as a ‘raised bed’ and filled it with a good mix of compost and manure and are hoping for some sunny giants to emerge but the boat needs a name …. any ideas anyone? The Pier Shop’s seedlings are struggling so if they don’t emerge as they should, the pier staff have threatened to paint a sunflower mural on the wall! Woolly sunflowers have taken the fancy of quite a few people and some lovely stories have come to the fore of people wanting a woolly flower in memory of a loved one. Various volunteer knitters in town are having trouble keeping up with the demand but there are several still available – pop in to Emmanuel in Victoria Avenue, choose one and make a donation to Operation Agri – a thirdworld farming project.
new twist recently when an old Swanage story of a quarry donkey’s grave came to light. The tale is being researched further and hopefully, the grave will be restored to view and, of course, surrounded by sunflowers!
Meanwhile in July, why not join in with some sunflower creativity when there’s an arty-crafty drop in all day at Herston Hall on Sunday 2nd July where you can help to create some giant sunflowers with a local artist which will be installed on the side of Durlston Castle as a ‘grande finale’ to the trail and at Emmanuel Church on Saturday July 15th from 11am to 3pm, there’ll be a chance to try your hand at painting a Van Gogh sunflower replica! Pop along with your paints and brushes (or use theirs) and have some fun trying! No experience necessary – some real artists will give you some guidelines, and hopefully, there will be some to exhibit at the Sunflower Exhibition in September. For more info on any of the above call 427706 or email events@emmanuelbc.org.uk
The Herston to Durlston Sunflower Trail took on a
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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
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
Make do and mend: the new trend
“Everyone in my family could sew, however with varying degrees of ability. Mother made the dresses, I mended and my sister was a dab hand at the curtains.” My Nana recalls a time when a lack of money and resources gave rise to the make-do and mend culture. Now it’s back again and doing the rounds, this time freshfaced and with a much livelier attitude. I spoke to Megan Parkinson, casual seamstress and vintage enthusiast, to get her opinion on this trend. She explained the three key advantages of making garments for yourself. “For starters, you’re going to make something that nobody else is wearing and that’s pretty cool. Also, most people aren’t standard sizes, we’re all different, you’ll be able to make clothes that fit your body perfectly. And finally, it’s fun! It feels great when you get complimented on your dress and you can say ‘Thank you, I made it!’.” Megan believes that clothing is a great avenue for self-expression and by making your own, you can unlock a great kind of individuality. Speaking with the subtle slur of her New Zealand accent, she told me about the unique outfits made by her Mum that inspired her to venture out on her own sewing journey. We also spoke about the issue of waste imposed by high-street stores and how a make do and mend attitude is a great one to have, for not only prolonging the life of your garments but also for reducing your own carbon footprint. “High street stores are great, they provide fast fashion and their clothes are cheap. However,
this creates a problem, the garments are so fashionable that you probably only wear them for one season and then you chuck them away. Although, it might seem cheaper to shop at high-street stores at first, in the long run, a good quality home-made garment will become a wardrobe staple and last a lot longer.” Megan has created an android app, designed to organise all your sewing needs and make projects a whole lot easier. The app works like a catalogue and stores your patterns in one place where they are always at your fingertips: on your phone. With the rise of vintage fashion and summer just around the corner, there’s never been a better time to drag the old sewing machine down from the attic and embark on your own sewing adventure. By Megan Dixon
You can download the Sewing Pattern Buddy app on Android phones from the Google Play store.
Your entire sewing pattern collection at your fingertips, wherever you are!
Been at the fabric shop, saw the perfect fabric for that dress in your pattern collection, but didn’t know how much to buy? Forgot you already had a pattern & bought it again?
You need the Sewing Pattern Buddy!
Catalogue your entire sewing pattern collection Include all the important information for each pattern including company, pattern number, garment type, etc. Search, sort & filter on different fields to find the exact pattern you want, then look at its’ details – in detail!
Scan the code or search for
‘Sewing Pattern Buddy’
in the Google Play Store
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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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Concerned your tenant will miss payments? What is the biggest concern residential and commercial property owners face when letting out their property to new tenants? Usually, the answer is: having tenants that can’t, or won’t pay the rent. As a property owner, it’s very hard to gauge what type of tenant you’re getting and you never know when problems may arise; sometimes even the best tenants experience unexpected, out of their control, incidents that result in them unable to pay the rent. Where does that leave the landlord? Not all property owners are aware that there is, in fact, insurance cover available that can be put in place to cover for such event. So what actually is available to property owners on landlord schemes? Rent Guarantee Firstly, the guarantee of monthly rent – this is the bread and butter of the cover and claims are usually available on up to a maximum of 12 months’ worth of payments. Unruly tenants If you’re unfortunate enough to have unruly tenants, as part of your insurance policy, you can obtain cover for the costs and expenses in relation to the pursuit of legal proceedings
John Palmer in respect of an insured property arising from: • a nuisance • a trespass • an unauthorised occupation • damage caused to the Insured Property by a third party Eviction Cover If the unruly tenant evolves into a nightmare tenant there is insurance available to cover the costs incurred with having them evicted. If the situation gets even messier… Legal Defence There is specially designed Legal Expenses cover that can be tailored to assist in the defence of your legal rights. The cost associated with defending such actions, or pursuing our own legal rights can be very costly; it’s nice to know that should the worst happen, there is financial support available. Insurance may be boring and feel like a formality, but it can be extremely helpful in testing times for landlords, individuals and businesses if the right cover is in place! If you have any questions regarding your insurance, whether you have the right cover or could get a better deal, call or email John Palmer:
Tel: 01202 929 141
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Email: poole@coversure.co.uk www.coversure.co.uk/office/poole
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Magical Marvellous Meadows Summer is an exciting time of year for us to enjoy wildlife at its best. Whether it’s in our gardens, or adorning our landscapes, the smells, colours and sounds of summer wildlife are finally all around us. One habitat which springs to mind is the wildflower meadow, full of orchids, oxeye daisy’s and lush green grassland. There is no other wildlife spectacle like it. For many species of wildlife, there’s no better habitat than that of a wildflower meadow – the pollen rich plants are buzzing with bees and butterflies, hares and dormice have made their homes there, and let’s not forget the wildflowers themselves: crested dog’s-tail, devil’s bit-scabious and yellow rattle are just a few of the species you can expect to see in a healthy wildflower meadow. But sadly, wildflower meadows are in decline. Development and intensive farming are just some of the factors which have led to the loss of nearly 97% of wildflower meadows since WW2. Alongside this, pollinators have also decreased in numbers due to their loss of habitat. Did you know that one in every three of the mouthfuls of food we take, is thanks to pollination taking place? One project to try and reverse the decline of wildflower meadows has been led by HRH the Prince of Wales, called ‘Coronation Meadows’. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation in 2013, 60 wildflower meadows in the UK were selected to take seeds from to restore and create new meadows. Lady’s Mead meadow in DWT’s Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve (near Dorchester) is one of the meadows selected and its seed has already started supporting the growth of other meadows in the county. In May this year, we were delighted to receive a visit from HRH Prince of Wales to Lady’s Mead, which was buzzing with wildlife.
HRH Prince Charles visiting Lady’s Mead Photo: Katharine Davies
Meadows may look ‘wild’ but in fact these open areas of grassland are carefully managed havens for wildlife. They support a complex and intricate ecosystem with hundreds of species of flora and fauna, which are a joy for us to see and walk through in the summer. Dorset Wildlife Trust has launched an appeal to help ensure that its internationally important wildlife haven, Kingcombe Meadows Nature Reserve, and the educational facility at the nearby Kingcombe Centre, can thrive for the next 30 years. To find out more and donate visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ helpkingcombe. Find out more about the Kingcombe Centre and nature reserve at: www.kingcombe.org. By Sally Welbourn
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What’s On in Dorset - July/August 2017 14th – 16th July
Swanage Jazz Festival Swanage Come and enjoy a range of well-known jazz names whilst relaxing with family and friends at the 28th and final Swanage Jazz Festival www.swanagejazz.org
15th & 16th July
Classics at the Castle Sherborne Castle A fantastic weekend of events and displays including motor club stands, motor trade stands, autojumble, craft fair and a quality Classic & Supercar auction as well fun activities for the whole family www.classicsatthecastle.co.uk
16th July
Poole Vintage Day Poole Quay Poole goes Vintage, live vintage music, classic cars, military vehicles, dancing displays and tutorials, vintage themed fashion show and a vintage market with lots more besides! Bournemouth Pier to Pier Swim Bournemouth to Boscombe Pier Join thousands of other supporters on the Pier to Pier Swim as you brave the English Channel in this incredible 1.4-mile open water challenge whilst raising funds and awareness for the British Heart Foundation.
27th - 30th July
Camp Bestival Lulworth Castle & Park
Live music, comedy, theatre shows and activities. This year the line-up includes Mark Ronson, Louisa Johnson, Anne-Marie and All Saints. www.campbestival.net
28th - 29th July & 4th - 5th August
Bournemouth Dancing Terraces Pavilion Dance Terrace Fun, free outdoor dance classes for all ages and abilities with styles such as Salsa, Ceilidh, Dance Club Fit, Street Dance and 1940s Social Dance. www.bic.co.uk
29th July - 5th August
Swanage Carnival Swanage Swanage will be radiating to the sound, fun and excitement of the annual Regatta & Carnival, the South Coast’s Premier event. This ‘must do’ attraction has so much to offer everyone, from the magnificent two mile carnival procession, vibrant with dance, sound and colour, to the beat of live bands playing in the carnival marquee. www.swanagecarnival.com
2nd August
Meet Peppa Pig! 10:15, 115, 1:00, 2:00 & 3:45 Adventure Wonderland Merritown Lane, Hurn, Christchurch Peppa Pig is returning to Adventure Wonderland to meet & greet her fans so make sure you bring your camera along. Remember to mind out for muddy puddles! www.adventurewonderland.co.uk
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4th, 11th, 18th & 25th August
Bournemouth Friday Fireworks Bournemouth Pier Approach Be prepared to be dazzled by the Bournemouth Firework display. Starting at 10pm from Bournemouth Pier, we know you’ll love watching the skies light up!
18th August
Luna Cinema showing of La La Land Bournemouth Pier Approach Enjoy This Hollywood Musical whilst relaxing in a beautiful outdoor setting with the sound of the sea just a few metres away. Other movies on offer include: The Goonies and Notting Hill www.thelunacinema.com
9th September
Monkey World 30th Anniversary Party 7:30 pm until midnight Monkey World, Longthorns, Wareham A celebration of 30 years of primate rescue, welfare and conservation with live music and fantastic food - book now to avoid disappointment www.monkeyworld.org
9th - 10th September
23rd August
Poole Thai Festival Baiter (Harbourside) Park, Poole Treat yourself to a weekend of wonder and feel a touch of Thai culture, where you can challenge your taste buds and feast your eyes on world class food and performances. www.magicofthailand.co.uk
31st August - 3rd September
Family Camping Weekend on Brownsea Brownsea Island, Poole Harbour Enjoy a family adventure on Brownsea Island. Come along and take part in camping, a bbq, a night-time sing-song and optional outdoor activities. Tents, dinner and breakfast provided (self-catering option available). www.nationaltrust.org.uk/brownsea-island
Candlelight Procession 7:30pm Bournemouth Lower Gardens Join in with the lighting of thousands of candles in coloured glass jars. Watch the Lower Gardens transform into a magical, candlelit kingdom during one of Bournemouth’s oldest and most enduring traditions. Bournemouth Air Festival Bournemouth Seafront The UK’s biggest air festival is an unmissable weekend of wonder: in the air, on land and at sea. Bournemouth will be hosting incredible air displays, on the ground action and evening entertainment. Setting the festival Bournemouth aside from other air shows, when the sun goes down, Night Air entertainment will light up the with pyrotechnic night flying, street entertainment, awesome live music and military performances. A free to attend event, the Bournemouth Air Festival is a must-visit! www.bournemouthair.com
20th May – 10th September
Pine Walk Art Exhibition Pine Walk, Lower Gardens, Bournemouth Situated in the Lower Gardens in the very heart of the town, this relaxing, slow paced stroll is a feast for the eyes. There is a delightful display of paintings exhibited by the artists themselves who are on hand to discuss their work with you. To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:
www.EventsDorset.com Compiled by Megan Dixon
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Introducing... FoamInstall FoamInstall is a relatively new company but has been developed off the back of our long standing building and construction company. We have a vast knowledge of the building and construction industry, undertaking roof works, loft extensions and dormers. In these projects we have used foam insulation and seen the full benefits it can bring customers. We therefore decided to setup a branch solely focused on bringing this product to customers and creating more awareness about how this product can benefit customers in a number of ways. Foam insulation is quickly applied and creates an airtight seal into the space it is applied, this results in better insulation than any other product can provide on the
market. Fibreglass being the main insulation product used today is easily bested by foam insulation. Fibreglass insulation has gaps where it is not installed properly, is susceptible to damp and rot and causes irritation to those that come in contact with it or the particles it disperses. Foam insulation has no gaps, is not susceptible to damp or rot, does not cause irritation and is an extremely durable product coming with a 25 year guarantee. Foam insulation can result in up to 50% savings on your energy bills. We use the latest foam technologies from the UK #1 supplier of foam insulation and each of the products are BBA accredited. There are a number of options with foam insulation ensuring we get it right for you. Invest in your property!
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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 Apprentice Required! If you’re looking for a career in Hairdressing, then come and join the team at Philip Mills! With in-salon training and courses in London, we train our team to the highest level possible. Contact LYN MILLS by sending your CV to philipmillshairdesign@btconnect.com asap. We look forward to hearing from you!
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www.battens.co.uk
Specialist Legal Advice and Solutions for whatever life brings - at home or at work Office now open in Wareham - Drop in clinic at the office every Monday from 10am until 1pm
t Wills, Trusts & Estates t Tax Planning t Family Matters t Personal Injury t Matrimonial t Moving Home t Employment t Landlord & Tenant t Agricultural Matters t Debt Recovery t Dispute Resolution t Construction t Planning t Business Services t Commercial Property Address: 12 West Street, Wareham, BH20 4JX Tel: 01929 768720 Email: enquiries@battens.co.uk
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Tiling & Bathroom Installations
Based in Swanage with over 20 years’ experience Contact Mark Toyer for a free quotation
Telephone: 07709 145866 Email: marktoyer@sky.com
From Monday 19 June 2017
We are moving... From 18 West Street, Wareham to St Mary’s House, 24 North Street, Wareham BH20 4AG
01929 551551
www.wardgoodman.co.uk enquiries@wardgoodman.co.uk
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Banana Loaf Cake
A delicious banana loaf that’s versatile enough to be served as breakfast, warm brunch or simply enjoyed with an afternoon cuppa.
Ingredients for 8 servings 4 medium sized ripe bananas 180g Whole Wheat flour 125ml Sunflower oil 125g Brown Sugar (amount can be adjusted to suit tastes) 1 tsp. Vanilla Extract ¼ tsp. Cinnamon Pinch of nutmeg powder (optional) 2 tbsp. sunflower seeds (optional) 1.5 tsp. Baking powder ½ tsp. Baking soda Pinch of salt
1. Preheat Oven to 180C. and lightly grease a loaf tin or rectangular cake
tin. 2. Add the sugar and bananas to a mixing bowl and mash well until pureed. 3. Add the oil, cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg to the bowl and stir well. 4. Into the bowl, sieve the flour with the baking powder, baking soda and salt. 5. Fold the dry ingredients carefully and evenly ensuring it is well blended. 6. Add sunflowers seeds if chosen and gently fold. 7. Tip the mixture into the greased pan and bake for 35-40 minutes or until risen and a golden brown colour. 8. Remove the loaf when cooled from pan, slice and serve warm or cold. 9. The loaf is best kept in a lidded container in the fridge or wrap in cling film.
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CAMERAS & BINOCULARS WANTED
By Private Collector ANY Age, Format, Quantity or Quality - Collections Of ANY Size - Lenses Of All Types - Clockwork Cine ALSO Wanted 8mm, 16mm, 35mm - BEST PRICES PAID - WILL COLLECT - ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED Please Call Keith On
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Insulated, Individually Alarmed for Furniture, Classic Cars or Documents
East Stoke, Wareham
Tel: 07836 369969 E: mb@malcolmbarnes.co.uk www.purbeckselfstorage.co.uk
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Nellie booked us tickets to go to Disney World in Florida! Obviously Nellie would have loved to come with us and knows how I have wanted to take Hayden to Disney for a long time, but despite the fact that she loves to travel, Florida was just not possible for her. Nervously she waved us “Goodbye” on Sunday 28th May. Now I say that, as on Saturday 27th May there were NO British Airways flights flying anywhere in the world. We were booked with BA. A computer glitch. Wow that is quite something. Me and Nellie were definitely anxious. After all we had waited years for this chance and now… well it wasn’t bear thinking of. Several hours of ‘on the edge’ waiting and then, late in the evening Stephen was able to get the all important boarding cards on the internet! Some relief, but I was not entirely convinced. I think I did get some sleep, but… Arriving at the airport, there were queues and queues of people with lots of luggage. We had hand luggage only. A trick we learned a couple of years ago. It saves a lot of ‘concerned eagerness’ at the conveyor belt, wondering if YOUR bag will ever come out! Ever had the feeling? It does mean I cannot take 16 pairs of shoes and 30 different outfits for a week, but Stephen is rather pleased about that. The toiletries are limited too, but again it saves hours of time in the evening in front of the mirror applying 20 different creams. Do they really work or is it all an illusion to make us feel better? Anyway, having booked the valet service where the company literally greets you in the multi storey car park on arrival, takes your car away for the week and brings it back to you as soon as you land (a service we highly recommend and is nowhere near
Amazing shows at Cinderella’s Castle as expensive as you might think), we then walked straight on through. Really, no stops whatsoever, straight to the gates. We were very lucky! Now we could relax and enjoy ourselves. We loved Disney! Staying at a resort some ten minutes drive away made it easy to get there. Taxis were the trouble free option for us, no worry of driving, no $20 parking fees per day on top of expensive car hire costs, on top of the petrol, on top of the ‘extra’ insurance fees. We are all for an easy life. Can you see that! Nellie had it all sorted for us.We had booked tickets for the parks themselves on the internet in England before leaving. This turned out to be a good decision. They were not cheap, but at $119 per day per person per park, this ticket was good value. It also gave us the Memory Maker photos which were priced at $168 as well as $20 each to spend at Planet Hollywood which we found at Disney Hollywood Studios. We bought a tee shirt each. In addition to that we were able to book three fast track passes per day before we even set off! That turned out to be a real bonus. No waiting for three rides per day! In fact once those three fast passes were used
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23 you could book another fast pass. Perfect. Going in June was also an intelligent choice as the weather is good, but not totally humid and the American children were not all off school yet. I think the park in August would be a bit too much for me. The storms were just starting and the show at Epcot in the evening was quite spectacular with the back drop of lightening as well as the fireworks! It all added to the atmosphere.
Fast and furious on the rock ‘n’ roller coaster
In seven days we visited 5 Disney Parks and walked around 200,000 steps according to our phone! Typically British, we wanted to get our money’s worth. The first day we visited Magic Kingdom. Fantastic. It is such a family, friendly, smiley place. I have to say that Hayden, nearly 14 is not so enamoured by Mickey, whereas me, age 52 love him and Minnie! Am I on the slippery slope back to childhood I hear you say… No, just an ‘old adult’ who is young at heart! It is allowed. Well I tell Hayden that but like a lot of teenagers he is not convinced. The show there really was quite magical. Fireworks dancing off the castle showing movie clips and songs. Truly amazing.
“Expedition Everest - the Legend of the Forbidden Mountain” at this park too. A roller coaster that zooms you backwards in the dark, then forwards to overlook (at a huge height) the whole surrounding area below. Quite exhilarating, if you like that sort of thing… We did wait 2.5 hours to get on the new Pandora ride which had literally been opened at the beginning of that week. No fast track for that one. It was terrific though. The walk through the trees all adorned as they are in the film “Avatar” is awe inspiring. Once on the ride you fly through the air on the back on a Banshee (Dragon) at speed. The graphics were out of this world and the wait was actually well worth it.
Epcot is incredible. Educational and fun. Great food from all around the globe too. The show in the evening on the water was just so aesthetic. There was far more at Animal Kingdom that I had realised. The Safari ride takes you through vegetation with Elephants, lions, alligators, giraffes, hippos and lots more. They all look well and are thriving. We were Troopers went down really thrilled by the roller coaster, a “storm”!
Hayden loved seeing the Storm Troopers at Disney Hollywood Studios. That made his week. For all those Star Wars fans, this is the place to go. Great rides and excellent shows including an Indiana Jones stunt show you can take part in. Typhoon Lagoon was great. An enormous wave machine for Stephen and Hayden to dive into, a lazy river for me and family rafter rides for us to enjoy together. These are moments to remember. Nellie would love to be part of Disney. Her fun loving exploits, her cheeky sense of humour. I think she would fit in well and she loved looking at all the photos as you can imagine. It is back to England this month… where will Nellie take us this time? By Debbie Corney
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On Your Plot Start them young
I was an incredibly picky eater as a child. I remember wanting to like tomatoes because they were such a lovely bright colour but still I wouldn’t eat them! It was only after my mother started growing them at home that I finally plucked one straight from the plant and popped it, warm from the sun, into my mouth - delicious!
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Make last sowings of carrots and French beans. Keep harvesting those beans, peas and courgettes. Sow Spring cabbage. Lift onions (and garlic if it’s still in) and dry for storing over the winter. Plait and hang (or store in a string bag). • Remember to feed your tomatoes. • As crops go over use the free space for quick growing salad leaves or radishes. • Peg down some of the runners from your strawberries to root into new plants. Remove the remainder. Would you like to see your youngsters spending more time outdoors and get them eating healthy foods too? Then what better idea than to involve the kids in growing their own? While we’d all love a string of willing, young, helpers on the vegetable plot you do have to be realistic. Children can have short attention spans, will only want to do the jobs that appeal to them, and usually expect quick results. Us adults on the other hand tend to be stuck in our ways, place great importance in doing things slowly and methodically and don’t usually take well to sudden changes of plan! So how can you encourage your little ones, without boring them out of the garden, or having them dig up your row of prize leeks? If it is at all possible give children a space that is completely their own on the plot. Get hold of some good quality child size tools and encourage their attempts even if it isn’t quite what you’d have done - if digging holes and making mud pies is more in their line than neat rows of seedlings perhaps they could create a wildlife area? A shallow dish sunk into
the ground can be used by birds, frogs, toads and hedgehogs, and a log pile will be home to all sorts of insects plus providing a possible hedgehog home. Giant sunflowers are great fun, especially if you have a growing competition, and wild flower seeds can just be scattered and will, in time, encourage useful insects and birds - natural pest control! Keen young growers can browse seed packets or catalogues to see what takes their fancy. Quick growing crops are a good suggestion - radishes and salad leaves pop up in no time at all and should give them almost instant satisfaction! Sweet young carrots are likely to tempt even picky eaters, as are those lovely little cherry tomatoes. Popping peas out of their pods is very appealing and how about growing their own hideaway in the form of a lush green wigwam of peas or beans? They may not be keen on eating greens, but there is certainly a much better chance that they’ll be tempted to try something they’ve grown themselves. Fruit, such as strawberries and raspberries is usually popular, and if you haven’t got any of your own planted yet you can always get them enthusiastic by having an afternoon out at the pick your own farm. Ready grown plug plants can be good for helping them to set up an ‘instant’ plot - take a trip out to the garden centre to see what is on offer. If you already have seedlings started, then they could have the choice of some for their own plot (and you can see whose grows best!). Finally, don’t forget ‘indoor’ growing activities too - clean out the bottom half of a boiled egg and draw a face on it. Fill it with cotton wool soaked in water and sprinkle on some cress seeds - in just a few days the egg man will be growing hair and not only can they cut his hair but they can eat it too.
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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, Samadhi by Andrew Thomas
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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