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March 2014
In this issue: Win a meal for two at the Bull & Boat Dorset Wildlife Trust: Barn Owls Royal Voluntary Service Home Library Service Local Business Directory National Trust in Purbeck Adventures of Nellie
Photo by Greg Long, see page 27
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Introduction
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Stephen & Debbie Corney and Martin Budden at Purbeck Publications
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Copy deadline for the April 2014 edition: 24th March 2014
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Cover Photo: Banjo Jetty, Swanage by Greg Long, see page 27
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Dear Swanage, We hope you are all doing well and haven’t suffered too much from the torrential rains and winds that we have had. I heard yesterday that we may get some snow! Does it ever stop? Well we have a packed Swanage Oracle for you this month so do grab a cup of tea or coffee and have a read in the warmth of your own home. There are many different articles including our photography winner this month, Artsreach, Purbeck Folks Festival our very own Adventures of Nellie and many more… The prize wordsearch is also fun to do. You could just be the lucky winner so give it a go. Don’t forget that if you have a club or society in the area, I can promote you for free. There are of course our very valuable trades’ people and local businesses who would love to hear from you. The useful index at the back tells you all you can find inside. Do mention The Swanage Oracle when making any calls or enquiries, this makes all the difference and makes our work worth while. I still get very excited when advertisers tell me they are getting lots of calls from you. Stephen and I wish you a good month of March and may Spring soon be here! Very best wishes,
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Community News
National Trust in Purbeck Corfe Castle is such a familiar outline on the Purbeck skyline it is easy to take it for granted. But the ancient castle is so much more than a ruin – it is a place where history comes alive. We often overlook what is on our doorstep, but why not make 2014 the year you take a fresh look at Corfe Castle? From April until September there is something happening each month, building on the success of last year’s biggest ever events programme. • April: medieval archers the Wolfshead Bowmen and the Companie of the Silver Arrow show why the longbow was such an important weapon in the middle ages. Medieval encampment, archery and combat demonstrations and have-a-go sessions feature in the Grand Muster, Saturday April 5-Monday April 21. Enjoy one-to-one tuition with expert bowmen in the Medieval Archery Academy, Saturday April 26-Sunday 27. Also in April: Cadbury Easter Egg Trails, Friday April 18Monday April 21. • May: step back in time to the dark ages in Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham, Saturday May 3 to Sunday May 5. Witness battle reenactments from this turbulent time, visit the craftspeople in the Saxon Village or sign up for Young Warrior Training. Join the ranks as trainee warrior in Saxon & Viking Academy, weekends in May. Also in May: Village May Fair on Monday 26 and A Norman Castle, Saturday May 31-Sunday June 1 – re-enactment by Regia Anglorum. • June: The action goes aerial with the return of falconry to Corfe Castle. See beautiful birds of prey up close and thrill to their spectacular airborne antics. Saxon & Viking Falconry, Saturday May 31Sunday June 1, Norman Falconry, Saturday June 7-Sunday June 8, Medieval Falconry,
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Saturday June 14-Sunday June 15, Tudor Falconry, Saturday June 21Sunday June 22, Civil War Falconry, Saturday June 28-Sunday June 29. • July: the finer things in life take centre stage with the Food and Drink Festival, Saturday July 5-Sunday 6. Come and sample the best on offer from local producers and find inspiration from cookery demonstrations. The past still plays a part though with the Festival of Archaeology, Saturday July 12-Sunday July 27, with family trail, hands-on activities and living history displays. Also in July: open air theatre. Ilyria presents Macbeth and Chapterhouse presents The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. If all that isn’t enough, our new mason’s lodge in the outer bailey will be continuing to take shape throughout the year, and work is under way to build a new replica trebuchet – a medieval siege catapult capable of flinging missiles hundreds of yards. Meanwhile, Corfe will be playing host to its regular programme in 2014, including guided walks, open air cinema, murder mystery evenings, Halloween and Christmas events and the ever popular Castle Quest family trail. Jon Bish, Communications Officer
The Medieval Village with Knights and Damsels Academy is just one of the ways Corfe Castle comes to life in 2014. Photo: Martin Franks, NT
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Mercury Clean did a great job in cleaning our oven last month. Jamie arrived promptly, on time and immediately set to work. He was very thorough and completely professional. I was told by Martin the owner, that they would get the cooker looking like new again, and he was right! After all the festivities over Christmas and New Year (boy doesn’t that seem a long way away now!), the oven was a mess. You can see the difference after Jamie’s work in the photos here. Also, true to word, Jamie replaced the broken bulb and installed a new cover, all included in the cost. I would highly recommend Mercury Clean, so do give them a call if you need your oven or carpets cleaned! By Debbie Corney
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Where is Nellie? Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places? These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Purbeck and Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month. The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right. Most are easy, but one or two maybe a challenge‌? Have a go and see how many places you know! You can also follow her...
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Continuing to build on improvements At the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospitals we have some outstanding services that have been recognised for their excellent clinical outcomes, innovation and patient care. For example did you know that: • Toshiba has chosen the Royal Bournemouth Hospital (RBH) as the first site for installation of its latest CT scanner – the first of its type in the world • we have among the lowest mortality rates for major colorectal surgery (statistically within the top 2% of trusts nationwide) • our Bournemouth Transplant Unit is JACIE accredited which means we are compliant with several hundred quality standards, all of which strive to ensure that a patient having a stem cell transplant has a safe procedure • in orthopaedics we are the third largest joint centre in the UK with some of the shortest lengths of stay, lowest rates of infection and highest levels of patient satisfaction • our cardiologists have the lowest levels of major adverse cardiac events in the country Many of you have also told us about your experiences and the great care you have received which is very reassuring for all of our staff. However, we know that we don’t give high quality care for every patient, every time, everywhere. This means providing safe and effective care and a good hospital experience. We are putting this right and building on the improvements we have already made. Assessing patients’ needs All patients on our wards now have their condition monitored via an electronic system, known as VitalPAC nurse. Using a handheld device, similar to an iPhone, nurses record and monitor a patient’s
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Patricia Ellis and her mum Virginia stopped by the Carers’ Café recently observations, for example blood pressure and heart rate. If a patient’s condition deteriorates the system automatically triggers a response from an appropriately skilled clinician, enabling a quicker clinical response, improving safety and enhancing patient care. It enables staff to prioritise treatment for the sickest patients. Listening and learning Listening to you and learning from your experiences is really important. This includes hearing from those who may find it difficult to have a voice. Every week we hold a Carers’ Café where carers and relatives can share their experiences with a qualified nurse over a coffee. We also have a range of support information and resources available for you. We are in the main atrium of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital from 1.30-2.30pm and look forward to seeing you. We have also invited local independent consumer watchdog Healthwatch Dorset to collect people’s views on our hospital and its services. Healthwatch will be at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital a couple of days a month for the next six months. The first two dates are Wednesday 5 March from 9am to 1pm and Friday 14 March from 12pm to 4pm when they’ll be talking to people in the main entrance area and main outpatients department. You can also share your feedback at www.healthwatchdorset.co.uk. You can read how we are continuing to improve in our weekly bulletin at www.rbch.nhs.uk. Just follow the link on the home page under the ‘Providing quality care’ section.
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Barn Owls
Barns owls are amongst the most beautiful birds in Britain. Although some barn owls are brown in colour, the majority have golden and silver-grey feathers and white under-parts. They also have bright-white, heart-shaped faces, which resemble masks. Contrary to popular belief, these mystical birds do not hoot; instead, they hiss and emit long, unsettling shrieks. Barn owls consume small mammals (mice, voles and shrews), which they hunt from the air above. These striking birds are formidable hunters, but unfortunately the recent bad weather may have a negative impact on their ability to hunt: their wings are not waterproof, but designed with tiny serrations on their flight feathers so they are able to sweep through the air soundlessly. This unnerving ability has earned them the title ‘Ghost Owl.’ In addition, their sensitive hearing enables them to pinpoint the smallest sound whilst they are in flight. Ordinarily, barn owls hunt at dusk or dawn, although they will occasionally hunt during the day and at night (they do not require sight to hunt). Barn owls favour the open country. They will venture into the woodland if necessary, but prefer to hunt along the edges of woods. Barn owls breed when food is abundant. Ordinarily, they lay 4 to 7 eggs, 2-3 days apart.
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Each egg will hatch after 31-32 days incubation. Females will sit on their young for an additional 3 weeks after they have hatched. During this time, their mate will bring food to the nest. Barn owls were once Britain’s most common owl species; however, the numbers have declined by up to 70% in recent years. This is due to the growing use of rodenticides, which are highly toxic. There are an estimated 4,000 pairs in the UK today, but there is concern that numbers are ever decreasing, and in recent years, the wet summers and cold winters have made conditions difficult for them. Dorset Wildlife Trust hosts a barn owl nest webcam, so you can see these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat. For updates on our next nesting Barn owls, keep an eye on our website for more information: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Barn Owl in flight
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Mercy Ships Concert
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A special folk concert will be held at the United Church Dorchester, South Street, DT1 1BT on Saturday, 22nd March, 7 – 10pm (doors open at 6.30pm). Tickets cost £5 and are available from Harmony Music, Dorchester United Church Shop (Charles Street entrance), and online at www.paulopenshaw.com/shop. There is adjacent free parking and light refreshments will be available during the interval. Supporting Mercy Ships, www.mercyships.org.uk. Featuring the Dorset based duo Ninebarrow, Jon Whitley and Jay Labouchardiere, who combine vocal harmonies with a variety of musical instruments including tenor ukelele, mandola and melodeon. Not only, but also... singer/songwriter Paul J Openshaw, bringing his “Wit and right on sensitivity”, according to FATEA Magazine.
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March Performances
Artsreach have two fantastic shows to tell you about this month!
Jamie Smith’s MABON Wed 19 March, 7:30pm. Langton Matravers Village Hall. 01929 423834 Jamie Smith’s MABON are among the UK’s foremost and finest exponents of original, inter-Celtic music. Vocals, accordion, fiddle, bouzouki, bass and drums are subtly exploited by five dynamic, accomplished musicians, working traditional forms and styles anew in songs and melodies by composer Jamie Smith. The energetic sound of jigs and reels; or a graceful mazurka, an ecstatic muiñera; a haunting Welsh-language love-song or a driving, sing-along, fantasy epic – all are given the same refreshing, creative treatment as the band dances skilfully along the borders between Celtic heritage and contemporary sound. “A fearsome reputation as a live band” - Financial Times
Leon Hunt n-Tet Sun 30 March, 7:30pm. Studland Village Hall. 01929 450204 Renowned 5-string banjo player Leon Hunt has played alongside some of the world’s top musicians. Joined by superb bluegrass guitarist Jason Titley, bassist/vocalist Ben Somers and Joe Hymas on Mandolin, The Leon Hunt n-tet, are a traditional bluegrass band, and this spring, tour to Dorset to present tracks from their debut album ‘Farewell Blues: Remembering Earl Scruggs’ - the architect of the bluegrass banjo style.
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Vdub At The Pub Festival 2014
Friday 16th May – Sunday 18th May 2014 – Wimborne, Dorset 2014’s Vdub At The Pub Festival promises to be bigger and better than ever before, with a great new line-up of live music, acoustic artists and live DJ’s. We will of course be bringing back our ever popular Show & Shine competition, with this year’s classes including: Best Beatle, Best Type 2 Bay, Best Split, Best Type 25 Air & Water, Best Type 4 Van, Best Newie, Best Golf/Polo, Best Other, Best Paint, Best Rat and Best Overall, for our Volkswagen lovers to show off their wheels. Our line-up of music this year will see the return of Vdub veteran Si Genaro, (recently becoming a national personality after his quirky performance on BBC’s The VoiceUK) Saturday Sun, (in January being listed as one of The Guardian’s new band of the day) and The Crematics, (having previously supported the likes of Bastille and The Rizzle Kicks) just to name a few. As well as live music all weekend, we are kicking off the show this year with Friday night’s DJ night, where 2014 Vdub festivals goers can start their weekend by dancing the night away. The first Vdub at the Pub took place back in 2008 at Drusilla’s Inn in Dorset and was the first time the festivals creator John had combined engines, beer and live music. Dubbers came from far and wide to Drusilla’s Inn for 2 years before the numbers grew so high that it was time to find a larger show ground. In 2010 Vdub moved to the grounds of Wimborne Town Football Club, where it still runs today. Last year’s festival was a 3 day event, catering for everybody’s needs, with live music all weekend, DJ’s playing into the night and local Brewery Dorset Piddle Beer holding a mini beer Festival in the live music tent. We also had the Dorset Stormtroopers in attendance all weekend entertaining the crowds. We sold out our camping spaces a week before the festival and with the help of local land owners we managed to increase our camping facilities and open and second camping field for the second year running! The 2014 show will be our best yet. We hope to see you there!
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August Having recently retained its title as the UK’s Best Countryside Festival at the Fatea Music Awards, Purbeck Folk Festival is girding its loins to return for its sixth year, lining up four days of folk, food, film, fancy dress and fun. Having previously attracted the likes of KT Tunstall, Show of Hands, The Carrivick Sisters and Karine Polwart, the Festival will again run over the Bank Holiday weekend of 21-24 August at Wilkswood Farm, a working sheep farm in Langton Matravers at the heart of the beautiful Isle of Purbeck. “Purbeck Folk Festival is the best kept secret in Dorset,” says organiser Michael Callaghan. “We’re small, but perfectly formed, the way festivals used to be. Don’t be deceived though, we punch way above our weight and this year’s line up will only cement Purbeck Folk Festival’s position as a cornerstone of the summer music festival circuit.” The Festival takes a broad and inclusive view of the acoustic spectrum to ensure an eclectic mix of outstanding, original young folk, established roots, traditional and world music in a fun, familyfriendly environment. The four stages are contained in the farm’s ingeniously converted barns and a marquee venue that hosts the Purbeck Rising final and open mic sessions. In addition to the music there’s a host of extra entertainment on offer including a comedy line-up, an on-site cinema, a fancy dress parade, art workshops, a poetry slam and a beer festival with
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40 local real ales, 20 ciders and even a Dorset pils lager! And not forgetting the annual beardoff, with prizes awarded for the biggest, best and most creative facial hair! Younger festival goers will find plenty to do in the kids’ activity pen including circus skills, magic shows, balloon modelling, face painting and street (well, field!) theatre. Weekend tickets (Fri-Sun) include free camping are on sale now at just £80 (£40 12-17 years, £10 4-11 years, under 4s free). Day camping is available on Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at £10 a night on arrival. A limited number of Festival day tickets will also be available. Wilkswood Farm has 600 acres of land devoted to conservation and environmental protection of a wide range of habitats. Purbeck Folk Festival, 21-24 August, Wilkswood Farm, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3DU
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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Wow, what a mixture of weather we have had these last few months! Nellie took us all the way to Hull to see my family and we had 7 hours of solid rain getting there. Poor Nellie, she looked pretty drowned by the time we arrived. In fact a few days before we left, a shop owner pointed out that Nellie was “illegal!” Astonished, I asked “Why?”… He was right, Nellie was so dirty with all the spray, mud and debris off the roads, that you couldn’t see her number plate. Well I am pleased to say that she has had a wash and there should be NO policeman knocking on our door! Anyway, the journey back from Hull was far more pleasant and I just had to show you our panorama view of Nellie under the magnificent Humber Bridge. Back to ‘sunny’ Dorset and last weekend we went on a Geo Cache. If you have never done a Geo Cache before and like walking, exploring sights you may not have seen previously,
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I highly recommend it. It is free! All you need to do is go online to www. geocaching.com. It is a “real world treasure hunt” and there are literally hundreds of walks with a purpose…to find the hidden “treasure”. The hidden treasure is actually a box of odds and ends that walkers have added, which you can take and replace with some thing else. There is often a list of all the ‘geo cachers’ who have done the same hunt which you can add your details to. The way you find the hidden treasure is by use of a GPS device which you can buy, or indeed find an app on your phone. Once you have printed out the Geo Cache that you want to do, there are lots of clues which you use to discover the coordinates and thus find the trail to the treasure. It is ideal for youngsters who would otherwise complain about a ‘boring old walk’ and basically make your life a misery whilst you try and enjoy the fresh country or
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Finder’s reward We followed the trail back past the golf course, had a much appreciated and rather large ice cream reward, a cup of coffee in Nellie and a final brisk walk along the wonderful coastline. Once we were back on the cliff top with a very cold sea breeze, though a gorgeously bright day, I think Hayden forgot about the “swimmers”! A really pleasant day was had by all and we do recommend trying a geocache. Where will Nellie go next…? By Debbie Corney whereisnellie
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Community News
Royal Voluntary Service Home Library Service Do you like to read? But find it difficult to get to the library to get new books? We might be able to help. Swanage, Wareham and Corfe Castle Libraries have a team of dedicated Royal Voluntary Service volunteers who are able to visit on a regular basis, delivering the books you want from the Library to your home, free of charge. Large print books and talking books can also be delivered. This service is funded by Dorset Library Service, and delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service. It is available across Dorset to anyone who cannot easily get to their local library, and can be provided on a temporary basis as well as long term. All Royal Voluntary Service volunteers are DBS checked and receive ongoing training and support. As well as the Home Library Service the Royal Voluntary Service can provide Befriending, help with transport or shopping, and other things you might need
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– just get in touch with us and find out how we might be able to help. We are also looking for additional volunteers in Swanage and Wareham, to either choose or deliver books to our clients on a three weekly basis. We will be holding a community coffee morning at Swanage Library on Wednesday, 19th March, 10.30am – 12.30pm. This is part of Nutrition and Hydration week, but will also give people the opportunity to find out about the Home Library Service in Swanage, and other community groups and services. This event is free If you are interested in receiving or volunteering for the Home Library Service please contact Maria Jacobson, Royal Voluntary Service Manager Dorset Home Library Service. Call her on either 07786 635154 or 01305 236666, or send an email to: maria.jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk
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Jurassic Jaunt: Osmington Mills Spring Bottom Walk Description: An easy, scenic 3 mile walk with great views to White Nothe to the East and across to Weymouth and Portland to the west. Area: Osmington Mills Length: 3 miles Difficulty: Easy Grid Reference: SY 734 817 Directions: On the way to Weymouth, turn left for Osmington Mills. If you are going to use The Smugglers Inn, before or after your walk, there is a car park for your use. Otherwise, you will need to park on the road where you can. Toilets: Toilets are available next to the car park and at Ringstead Bay. Walk Directions: Take the steps down towards the Smugglers Inn
entrance and follow the path around to the left of the pub. Follow the path for through to Ringstead Bay and as the road goes around to the left, continue up the tarmac road, with the Ringstead toilets and shop to your right (1 mile). Follow the track for 1/3 mile until, just after a house, there is a lane to the left. Take this lane into the wooded area, bear right after 100 metres and follow this track through to Spring Bottom (1/2 mile). Go over the stile and bear left toward Osmington Mills, signposted 1Âź miles. Follow the track for about 2/3 mile and there will be a gate and stile on your left which will lead you down across a field and back to the pub. Jurassic Jaunts / 07790 474 478 www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk
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Arne History Walks
Wednesday March 12th, 19th and 26th
Arne is well known for its fantastic wildlife but did you know it also has a fascinating history? From burial mounds to a World War II gun emplacement join one of our Wednesday walks to see how the landscape of the reserve has been used by people for thousands of years
10am – 12 noon Free No Booking Required Meet at RSPB Arne car park in Visitor hut 01929 553360/ arne@rspb.org.uk/ www.rspb.org.uk/arne Registered charity: England and Wales no. 207076, Scotland no. SC037654
Photographer of the Month! Our Photographer of the Month for March is Greg Long. “I have been living in Swanage for the last 13 years after relocating with my parents and younger brother from North West London. We run our own flooring business Floorwork based in Swanage and offer our services all over Dorset. In my free time I enjoy various recreations including photography and music. Currently, I am playing in two local bands known as ‘Red River Hogs’ and ‘Voodoo Chilli’ and I am looking forward to playing with them at the festivals and gigs inline for 2014.” If you would like to see more of Greg’s photos, visit: facebook.com/GregsLightroom
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Local Events
Purbeck Events for March 2014 Date
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Wareham’s Street Markets
Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm
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Brownsea
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RSPB Arne 10-12noon FREE
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Macbeth
Mowlem Swanage 8pm £12
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John Maddocks Trad Jazz
Harmans Cross Village Hall 7.30pm £10
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Purbeck Strings Four Seasons Festival
St Mary's Swanage
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Stanford String Quartet Concert
St Mary's Church, Swanage, 7.30pm
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London & South Western Railway Weekend
Swanage Railway
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Festival Strings Concert
St Mary's Church, Swanage, 3.30pm
07964 410443
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The Studland Peninsula
Carey Hall Wareham £3 2.30-4pm
01929 427300
21
Broadmayne Community Market
St Martin's Hall, Broadmayne 2-3.30pm
01305 853765
22
Swindon Shopper
Crossways Travel £26.50
01929 552740 for tickets
22
Great Western Railway Museum
Crossways Travel £33.50
01929 552740 for tickets
22
Neighbourhood Watch
Mowlem Swanage 7.30pm £12
01929 422239
22-23
Family Fun Days - Swanage Railway
Harmans Cross Village Hall
01929 425800
23
Jurassic Coast Challenge
Lulworth-SwanagStudland
01929 422885
23
Piano Recital by Bryan Evans
Lulworth Castle, 5pm, £20 inc tea/wine
01305 215958
30
Mothers Day (All Mums FREE)
Corfe Model Village 10-5pm
01929 481234
30
Mothers Day at Corfe Castle
Corfe Castle 10-5pm
01929 481294
30
Mothering Sunday Luncheons
Swanage Railway
01929 425800
30
Jurassic Springtive Cycle Ride
Weymouth
07923 936818
01929 408080
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Purbeck Events for April 2014 Date
Event Name & Type
Time and Location
Contact Details
All Month
Wareham’s Street Markets
Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm
5-6
Spring Steam Gala
Swanage Railway
01929 425800
5
Tiger Day
Tank Museum, Bovington
01929 405096
5
London African Gospel Singers
St James, Kingston 7.30pm
jmb@logic-net.co.uk
Arne History Walk
RSPB Arne 10-12noon FREE
01929 553360
5-21
Inspired By Nature (Exhibition of Prints)
Durlston Castle 11-4pm
01929 424443
5-21
Easter Egg Trail
Durlston Country Park
01929 424443
5-21
Find The Rabbit
Corfe Model Village 10-5pm
01929 481234
5-21
Medieval Archery Grand Muster
Corfe Castle
01929 481294
6
Jurassic Jaunts
Fossil Forest, Cove & Durdle Door 12 noon £5
07790 474478
6
West Midlands Safari Park
Crossways Travel £42
01929 552740 for tickets
6-21
WW1 Experience
Tank Museum, Bovington
01929 405096
10-12
Annie-Swanage Musical Theatre Company
Mowlem, Swanage
01929 422239
11
Meat Loaf & Blues Brothers Tribute Night
Holme Nursery £10 in advance
01929 552740
11
Broadmayne Community Market
St Martin's Hall, Broadmayne 2-3.30pm
01305 853765
12
Dance
Harmans Cross Village Hall
01929 551332
13
Concert for Holy Week
St John, Bere Regis
14
Stainer's Crucifixion (Broadstone Choir)
Lady St Mary, Wareham 7.15pm £6/£3
01929 552740
17
Cinderella
Mowlem Swanage 7.30pm £18.50
01929 422239
17
Folk Night
The Anglebury, Wareham 8pm onwards
01929 552988
All the information has been compiled by Discover Purbeck Information Centre (01929 552740) 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 Oracle... Accountants Ward Goodman................................................ 2 Aerials Repairline.........................................................19 Aquarium Supplies OSAquatics.......................................................21 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms............................. 5 Bedrooms Flair Interiors....................................................17 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds..................................................... 3 Carpenters Total Woodwork - Peter Albin........................... 5 Carpet Cleaners Mercury Clean.................................................. 7 Community News Adventures of Nellie.........................................22 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Barn Owls.........................10 Jurassic Jaunt: Osmington Mills........................26 National Tust in Purbeck................................... 6 Photographer of the Month: Greg Long...........27 Royal Voluntary Service Home Library Service.....24 Computer Services AJV Computing.................................................27 Whizzbits..........................................................11 Dentists Personal Dental Care........................................13 Domestic Cleaning David Chalmers................................................27 Electricians J. Taylor Electrical.............................................27 Events Artsreach Events...............................................14 Charity Concert for Mercy Ships.......................12 Purbeck Events.................................................28 Purbeck Folk Festival........................................20 Purbeck Railway Circle.....................................16 RSPB Events: Arne History Walk.......................27 Vdub at the Pub 2014.......................................18 Fruit & Veg Suppliers Riverford Home Delivery...................................11 Furniture 1st for Quality Used Furniture..........................21 Garage Doors Skandoor........................................................... 3 Garden Services Purbeck Arborists.............................................11
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