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Nordic Walking Comes to Swanage Nordic walking is currently the fastest growing fitness activity in the world and can be done by anybody anywhere and does not require expensive equipment or clothing. It is widely used by health and fitness professionals as a highly effective fitness technique and rehabilitative tool, as well as being affordable and FUN! Nordic walking has its origins in Finland and was developed from cross country skiing. Now it is loved all over the world as an enhancement to ordinary walking by making something we can all do twice as effective! Nordic walking uses poles in order to add 2 major benefits to walking: • The upper body muscles are used as well as the legs • The poles help to propel you along meaning you work harder than usual, yet the support given by the poles makes it feel easier. Experienced local Nordic Walking Instructor Hannah Dykes is setting up a new regular Nordic walking group in Swanage – the first in the area! Why not come along to a free taster session at 6:00pm on Tuesday 22 May to see what the fuss is about? For more information please take a look online at www.hannahdykes.com/nordic-walking or call 07876 645945.
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Dear Swanage, Well we needed some rain but I think we got more than we bargained for! I’d like a little sunshine again now. I think you will agree. There’s lots of local information this month and some interesting articles for you to read. I have written one myself about a recent walk we did starting at Durlston Castle. It was a superb day. I highly recommend that you try it. There are other articles...one about Nordic Walking, Red Squirrels, Ruth Hewitt who has raised £20,000 for charity, there is a murder mystery at Corfe Castle and a wonderful little article by David Hilliam who sadly passed away on May 1st. This is the last article David wrote for us and we will miss him. Please have a read. David was a lovely man and loved by all. I am looking for local people’s celebrations so that we can all wish you Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary or drool over the photo of your new baby. See page 24 for the data on this. It will be a new feature in our next issue and could be a great way to wish someone a Happy Day! Also if you have a group or club you would like everyone to know more about please email your data to us. There may be many people who would love to know about you or can give some help. If you have done something good or really worth while I can also promote that for you too. We all like to hear good news! If you have any suggestions or ideas for these pages then please let me know. In the meantime do keep our advertisers busy. They like that. Many are very happy with all the calls they get from you. The Swanage Oracle is definitely a great way to link local people and trades people together. Wishing you a great month of May...and may the sun shine! Best Wishes,
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Red Squirrels Britain's only native, the red squirrel, has seen its population on a steady decline. It is estimated that as few as 140,000 live in Britain as opposed to the 2.5 million greys. These squirrels are typically distinguished by their long, bushy tails, ear tufts and russet red fur. However, the colour of their fur can range from black to red, causing confusion in identification. The colour of an individual may also vary with the time of year, as thicker winter coats appears darker. The fur on a red squirrel’s belly is always white. Reds are smaller and more delicate than their grey brothers. Their bodies measure between 19 and 23cm and their tails are between 15 and 20cm. There is little difference between the sexes, making it difficult to distinguish between males and females. Sciurus (Latin for ‘squirrel’), are nimble creatures and spend the majority of their time in the treetops. They live in a range of habitats, from conifer forests to broadleaf woodlands. Look out for their large nests (dreys), which consist of twigs, moss, grass and soft hair. They may appear in the forks and hollows of trees. The diet of these rodents consists of seeds - they love the seeds in conifer cones - as well as fungi, nuts, shoots and berries. They forage for food throughout the year and will create stores in the gr ou nd du ri n g a u tum n t o pr epar e themselves for winter. The mating season begins in February and March, at which point reds may be spotted chasing one another through the trees. Red squirrels tend to produce their young in the spring. A second litter may follow in the summer. Females usually
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have 2-3 kittens, but can have up to 6. These are born after 45-48 days. Their survival in England is threatened primarily by the grey squirrel, which competes for their food and also carries the squirrel pox virus. Greys are largely unaffected by squirrel pox, but it is lethal for reds. In southern England, red squirrels can be found only on the Isle of Wight and on the islands of Poole Harbour, especially Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Brownsea Island nature reserve, on the National Trust owned island, which is now open daily to visitors until November. For more information about Brownsea Island nature reserve or to adopt a red squirrel and help with conservation of their habitat, go online to our website at dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or ring 01305 264620.
Judy Godsall Red Squirrel on Brownsea Island
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Durdle Door Holiday Park resident raises more than £20,000 for volunteer emergency services Durdle Door Holiday Park resident 84 year old Ruth Hewitt has, since 2000 been raising money for good causes through her tombola, raffles and Saturday morning table-top sales. So far she has raised more than £20,000 for local charities including the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and since 2007 the Lulworth First Responders. Due to ill health, Ruth now has to give up the activities which have provided much needed financial support to the voluntary emergency services.
community spirit here on the park and in the local community where the Lulworth First Responders are really valued’ Could you be a Lulworth First Responder? The Lulworth First Reponders are looking for volunteers. Their role is to respond to emergency situations ahead of the main ambulance service. Volunteers should be aged between 18 – 70, reasonably fit and live or work within the locality. Full training given. To find out more please go to www. lulworthresponders.btck.co.uk
Said Steve Pack (MBE) Coordinator of the Lulworth First Responders, ‘This lady is one in a million. Ruth has raised more than £5,000 for the First Responders which has helped us buy equipment and keep our vehicle on the road’. Ruth has owned her own holiday home at Durdle Door Holiday Park for 20 years – arriving as soon as the Park opens and leaving on the day it closes every year. When she became widowed, instead of giving up her second home, Ruth channelled her time and love of the area into fund raising. ‘Ruth is a legend on the Park’, said Holiday Park Manager Anne Macmorran. ‘Other residents have got involved and there’s been a great
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Local Author Goes Global ‘SURFACE MALE – Round the World Without Flying’ is the true story of John Barclay’s challenge to circle the world, doing as much as possible by land and none by air. Over six months, crossing three oceans, four continents and 22 countries – by passenger liner, container ship, freighter, motorboat, train, bus, trolleybus, minibus, truck, taxi, tuk tuk and motorbike – not a drop of aviation fuel was consumed. Journeying on his own, John faced numerous dangers and difficulties. Yet he found humour everywhere and was heartened by the warmth of strangers. The experience changed his outlook on the world. ‘The trip continues predominantly off the beaten t our is t track, and normally without the benefit of much planning. This gives the reader a unique insight into the countries John visits that following the established travel routes wouldn’t afford . . . fastpaced, ever-changing and above all exciting.’ – Essential Travel Review
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Finding Hidden Treasure in Dorset If you have never heard of “geocaching” before and you like walking, or you have children that you would like to get out of the house and get some fresh air, then this is definitely something you will like. What’s more is it is free! All you need is a GPS device which you can buy from Argos, Amazon or local outdoor equipment stockists for example, or you maybe able to use your phone for which you can get an App. You then go online to www.geocaching.com where it is free to register. There are literally thousands of walks that people have added and they are in practically every area you can think of across the country (and even abroad!). Now, this is not just an ordinary walk… there is treasure to find! Well actually it is a box of trinkets into which people have put all sorts of little things. It could be a large ‘cache’ (meaning hiding place especially of hidden goods, treasure) or a tiny something to find. The idea of the walk is to find the treasure. It is ideal for children who would otherwise severely object to even the thought of walking! Hayden, our son always responds with a
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Some spectacular views along the coast big “Yeah!” when I say we are all going out to do a geocache. He doesn’t even look at me if I say I want to go out for a walk! There are two types of geocache… one that just gives you the coordinates to get somewhere and you follow that until you find it. At the end of the ‘hunt’ you are given a clue to find the treasure. The second type is good for younger children as it gives lots of clues and there are lots of questions as you go along. This is called a multi cache. We like those the best. Every ten minutes or so there is a question about where you are. You need to answer the question to get the coordinates to be able to carry on. At the finale you get a clue to find a hidden box or similar object, often containing a little book to write your name in or a comment and then you can exchange a little trinket for something you want to leave behind. All great fun! Free and it gets us out of the house, enjoying the English country side, seaside, forest, in fact anywhere and everywhere. Recently Stephen and I went with a group of friends and my sister to Swanage and
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did three geocaches starting at Durlston Country Park. A lovely cup of coffee and a piece of cake overlooking the fantastic British coastline set us off on the right foot. It was absolutely gorgeous, blue sky, blue sea and perfect temperature. I really enjoyed the whole day. What is funny, is seeing adults getting very competitive about finding the ‘cache’ first! There was a buzz of excitement as each of us rummaged through the undergrowth to find the treasure. At the last cache, after walking for over an hour, my sister and I decided to sit and take in the amazing view and let the others ‘fight for their supremacy’. We sat on a very comfortable rock and relaxed. After 10 minutes or so watching our friends busy hunting I was sitting on it all the time! or old, fit or not so fit. You can even create your own for others to follow, once you get the hang of it. Why not do one yourself and send me some photos for us to print in the magazine for you? I would love to hear how you get on. Happy Hunting!
Best Wishes, Debbie Corney It has got to be here… somewhere??? around, Sue laughed and said it would be funny if we were sitting on the cache. She casually put her hand down, into a small crevice in the rock and pulled out the box! We couldn’t believe it, it was very funny… though I am not sure all of the others thought it was as funny as we did… You can see some photos of our day. I highly recommend geocaching. It is definitely something you should try young
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Meet your aquatic neighbours for half the price during May With the London Olympics and the Queen's Jubilee just around the corner, 2012 is very much the year for celebrating all things British and all our country has to offer. As such, there has never been a better time for discovering great days out found right on your doorstop and for the whole of May the Oceanarium, the Bournemouth Aquarium, winner of Bournemouth Tourism’s Tourist Attraction of the Year 2012, is offering local residents the opportunity to do so for half price! Ideally located beside Bournemouth’s beautiful beach, Britain’s number one beach as recently voted by Trip Advisor, the Oceanarium not only provides a fun experience for visitors of all ages, it is educational and offers surprises galore! • Did you know that the Oceanarium is home to almost 1500 creatures and 300 different species? • Did you know that the Oceanarium is celebrating the 1st Birthday of ‘Otter Oasis’ - a naturally themed habitat home to Roxy and Stan, two cute but cheeky oriental small clawed otters, launched in May 2011. • Did you know that the Oceanarium is home to the world’s first virtual Interactive Dive Cage allowing visitors to discover more about great white sharks and a blue whale without getting wet? • Did you know that the Oceanarium is owned by Spanish leisure operator, Parques Reunidos, which at present encompasses over 60 theme and water parks, zoos, aquariums and cable car experiences across the world, including UK attractions, Blackpool Zoo and Lakes Aquarium in Cumbria.
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• Did you know that the Oceanarium raised over £4,000 for conservation charities during 2011. Oceanarium Marketing and PR Manager Sara Kirchel said; 'We believe that there are many local people who possibly haven’t ever visited the Oceanarium and don't realise how much we have on offer - and we are right on their doorstep! Every now and again we receive visitor feedback from local residents who say; 'I don’t know why I never visited before,' and that during their visit we have exceeded their expectations. So, through the month of May, we are offering half price entry to all BH postcode residents to come and enjoy all the Oceanarium has to 'sea' and do. With all-day tickets, visitors can stroll around the waters of the world, relax and refuel in the contemporary Offshore Cafe, and then watch any of the nine daily feeding demonstrations to sea, learn and explore even more about the award winning aquarium's fascinating residents.' The Oceanarium is open seven days a week, from 10am. Call 01202 311993 or go online to www.oceanarium.co.uk for additional information.
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Purbeck Electrical – a unique family run shop in the heart of Swanage The Sturch family took on the shop almost four years ago and have made it a base for quality household electrical items and lighting, helpful advice and good service. Stockists of all major brands of electrical and white goods – anything not stocked can be sourced if available to them. Telephones, computer accessories, torches, irons, kettles, light bulbs – the range is enormous, and on the subject of light bulbs – they still stock ‘old fashioned’ bulbs as well as the new low energy ones – and if any bulb is still available, they can usually get it. TVs are a new addition as well as a huge range of Robert’s Radios. Also, as much lighting as possible is fitted in – and a huge range of other styles of lighting is available to order.
How wonderful it is to be able to buy a washing machine in the morning and have it delivered, installed and the old one taken away the same day - at no extra cost. Service, advice and helpfulness are key here – and a happy shop makes happy customers. Locals and holidaymakers alike – if you are in Swanage pop into Purbeck Electrical – in the high street, next to the Red Lion pub – you will be amazed.
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Memory cards, phone chargers, ink cartridges and all our usual range of white goods!! Techie things and almost every type of light bulb made
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MURDER MYSTERY PICNIC & WALK IN THE CORFE CASTLE RUINS Gates open 6.30pm for walk at 7.30pm July 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th August 6th, 8th, 13th 2012 Yes, it’s back! The highly acclaimed Double Act Murder Mystery Walks are back this year. Once again with thanks to the National Trust for access to the Castle itself. The gates will open at 6.30pm for you to bring your own picnic and dine alfresco in the outer bailey before the mystery starts at 7.30pm. Bulky items can be left near the exit for collection when you leave the Castle. All we ask is that you take any rubbish home with you. What could be more atmospheric for a murder mystery than the ruins at twilight? However the walk will involve steep rough paths and steps and we must leave the castle ruins before dark for safety reasons. So anyone taking part does so at their own risk. Due to the popularity of the past walks and necessity to restrict numbers for safety it is strongly recommended that early bookings be made by purchasing tickets at the National Trust Shop, The Square, Corfe Castle or by phone on 01929 480921. Tickets are £7 for adults & £6 for children.
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Time has passed since the young King Edward was assassinated at Corfe Castle under suspicious circumstances and rumours of miracles are circulating. The Shire Reeve has been dispatched to Corfe to investigate illegal furze cutting on the common, but he uncovers sinister conspiracies and dark evil deeds that threaten to destroy not only the peaceful idyll of the Dorset countryside but also to tear apart the young Christian nation now known as England. Being the dark ages, suspected miscreants were often subjected to trial by ordeal to prove their innocence - not a pretty sight! All will be revealed along with many other surprises at Corfe Castle on July 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th & August 6th, 8th, 13th 2012 at 6.30pm.
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The Double Act players ready themselves to take you through dastardly deeds and murderous mayhem in days gone by.
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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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Nice to see them… April sees the blazing forsythia bushes gleaming with their bright yellow flowers, and the sight of this reminds us to visit garden centres to buy our bedding plants ready for May. If you’ve a garden, then you’ll know the delight of planting a colourful display, and you’ll know the thrill of seeing your perennials coming into flower bang on time. What’s often forgotten is the huge number of almost-anonymous people whose names are embedded in the names of plants. We enjoy the flowers, but totally forget the human beings they should remind us of… …people like Claude Aubriet (1665-1710), a French flower and animal painter who travelled to the near east to find the objects of his art – and whose name gives us the lovely aubretia for our borders. Or Monsieur Matthias de l’Obel, (15381616), a Flemish naturalist, born in Lille, who was an enthusiastic traveller, plant collector, and author of early books on botany. He was the prestigious physician to our King James I – and gives his name to our popular little lobelia flower. Many of us will be planting begonias –
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A pink variety of the hyacinth flower wonderfully colourful and long-lasting. They are named after Michel Bégon (1638-1710), a French governor of Santa Domingo. Th e ‘b egonia’ was first discovered in Mexico by Père Plumier, an early botanist and monk, and he named it after Bégon, who was his patron. And of course we can’t forget the fuchsias – named after Leonhard Fuchs (15011566) who was appointed Professor of Medicine at Tübingen university at the early age of thirty-four. Fuchs wrote several books, including one giving advice on how to treat patients suffering from the plague, and this was published in London during the reign of Elizabeth I. Père Plu mier also discovered the ‘fuchsias’, about the year 1700 – long after Fuchs had died – but he decided to name it after Fuchs, who of course never saw the flower himself! There are so many flowers and shrubs named after people who are themselves virtually unknown: abelia, from Dr Clarke
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Jean Nicot (1530-1600) who became the French ambassador to Portugal and who introduced the tobacco plant to the courts of Portugal and France… …and so it goes on! Of course, many flowers are named after Greek gods and goddesses, such as Amaryllis, Hebe, Hyacinth, Iris, Nerine, Tagetes, and Tithonus. And the veronica is named after Saint Veronica, who gave Jesus her veil to wipe the sweat off his brow. But back to forsythia… this is named after William Forsyth (1737-1804), a Scottish gardener who was superintendent of the Roy al Gard en s at St James’s an d Kensington Palace. We should think of him whenever we see those beautiful yellow bushes named after him… Nice to see them! To see them... nice! David Hilliam
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Summer Exhibition 16th-30th June 2012 Catholic Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage, BH19 1DJ 11am-5pm daily, except Saturdays, 10am-5.30pm Admittance FREE For more information call 01929 425409. Those on duty will be pleased to answer any questions about the Club.
www.purbeckarts.co.uk Members of the club meet every Tuesday at The Catholic Church Hall, Remp ston e Road, Swanage, from October to April. From May to September we meet at a different venue each week for outdoor sketching and p a i n t i n g ( a n d a p i cn i c ) w e a t h e r permitting, often using this work for ideas during the winter. Refreshments will be available on the first morning of the Exhibition 10.00am to 12.00 noon. Members come from all over Purbeck. New members very welcome, contact Sue on 01929 425409 for information.
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Stair Hole By Sue Colbourne
The River by Sue Taylor
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Also Stone Floors, Purbeck stone walls and heavy stone Memorial Seats. Enquires at alanthestonemason@googlemail.com or tel: Alan the Stonemason on 01929 481314
WORKSHOPS
COFFEE MORNING & TABLE TOP SALE
Tue 10am-1pm
Drop in Beading
Tue 6pm – 8pm
Crafts (booking req.)
SATURDAY MAY 19
Wed 2pm – 4pm
Beading (booking req.)
Thu 2:30pm – 4:30pm
Beading (booking req.)
Coffee morning and table top sale at the Mowlem Community Room in Swanage. Entrance free. Stalls include cakes, books, jewellery, antiques, bric a brac, tombola and lots more. Refereshments 50p. Come along and grab a bargain! Tables £5. Contact Marjorie on 07717 682323 for more info.
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Thu 6:30pm – 8:30pm
Crafts (booking req.)
Sat 10am – 11:30am
Kids club (booking req.)
Unit 1, The Woolbridge Centre East Burton Road, WOOL
Tel: 07775 422 114
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Soldiers March On Swanage Soldiers march on Swanage to inaugurate the stone seat specially commissioned by Swanage Chamber of Trade & Commerce to commemorate sixty glorious years of the second Elizabethan age on Thursday 7th June, 2:30pm for 3pm. This peaceful troop from Bovington, accompanied by their colonel John Ogden or his deputy, will give this ceremony an enduring memorial to link the Army and the community of dear Swanage. All are invited, a raffle will also be held on the day outside Budgens Store from 9:30am til 1pm. The proceeds of the raffle will go to Heroes Haven. Brian Barker
President of the Swanage Chamber of Trade & Commerce
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Agents for National Express Coach Tickets & Information . . . Making travel simpler All Mont
Wareham Market every Thursday & Friday
Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm
All
Activities and Courses for
Burngate Stone Carving Centre
01929 439405
Wed’s
Heathland Amble
RSPB Arne 10-12noon FREE
01929 553360
11-13
Diesel Gala/Beer Festival
Swanage Railway Harmans Cross
01929 425800
12-13
Jester Days
Corfe Castle
01929 481294
12-13
Open House for Charity
Smedmore House 1.30-5.30
07894 477106
15/16
Tank Experience Days
Tank Museum
01929 405096
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Coach Day Trip
Picking up from Wareham and
Tickets from Discover
19-20
Reptile Weekend Walk
RSPB Arne 10-12noon £6/£3 Members
01929 553360 Booking Essential
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Garden Teaparty (Weldmar)
Coombe House Studland 2.305pm
20/27
Lulworth Butterfles Walk
Heritage Centre11am £3/
01929 400155 Booking
19-20
Jester Days
Corfe Castle
01929 481294
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Diamond Jubilee Open Day
10 am – 9pm At the football
26-27
Capture the Castle
Corfe Castle
01929 481294
26-10
Purbeck Art Weeks Festival
Events and Open Studios
Purbeckartweeks.co.uk
26-10
Dorset Art Weeks
Open studio’s and exhibitions
Dorsetartweeks.co.uk
JUNE 2012 All
Wareham Market every
Thursday: East Street 8-1pm
All Mont
Activities and Courses for one and all
Burngate Stone Carving Centre, Langton Matravers
01929 439405 www.burngatestonecentre.co.
Tues’
Wareham Walking Group
Streche Road 10.30am FREE
01929 550666
Tues’
Car Boot
Farmer Palmers 10am
01202 622022
Wed’s
Heathland Amble
RSPB Arne 10-12noon FREE
01929 553360
Wed’s
Nightjar Walk
RSPB Arne 8pm-Late £6/£3
01929 553360 Booking Essential
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Freewheelers – Biking
Purbeck Sports Centre 6.30 pm
01929 554550
To 10
Purbeck Art Weeks
Events and Open Studios in Purbeck
Purbeckartweeks.co.uk
To 10
Dorset Art Weeks
Events and Open Studios in Dorset
Dorsetartweeks.co.uk
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Treasure Hunt & Teas
Corfe Pre-School 10am-12pm
2-4
Monkey World – Free Badge
Bring a banana and get a free badge
01929 462537
2-10
A Right Royal Week
Corfe Castle
01929 481294
2-10
Queens of England
Corfe Castle Model Village
01929 481234
2
Diamond Jubilee Opening Ceremony/Drum
Corfe Castle Grounds 6.30pm
2-10
Ride a Tracked Vehicle
Tank Museum
01929 405096
2-10
Camouflage
Tank Museum
01929 405096
3
Queen’s Diamond Jubilee “Big Lunch”
The Blue Pool from 11.00am
01929 551408
3
The “Big Lunch” picnic
Corfe Sports Field 12pm-4pm
3
Renaissance Fair Antiques
Corfe Castle Village Hall 10-4pm
01929 400343
3-4
Plant & Garden Fair
Upton Country Park 10-4.30pm £1
01202 682675
4
Wareham Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch & Celebrations
Howards Lane 12noon onwards Beacon & Fireworks, Quay 9pm on’
4
Jubilee Fair
Corfe Castle Grounds 10am4pm
4
Jubilee Fireworks MusicBBQ
Greyhound Corfe 9pm
01929 480205
4
Swanage Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
4-8
Tank Action Displays
Tank Museum
01929 405096
6
Reptile ramble
Gt Ovens Heath, 9-11am; No dogs.
01202 642785
6
Rockpool Ramble
Kimmeridge 2.30-4pm £3
01929 481044
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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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Pull the other one… FOR SALE - nine 7-week-old chickens, would sell mother too, if needed. Over the rally course the object is to average 3 mph to show that a caravan doesn’t slow you down. Mr S. said he would take up his duties as soon as the council could find him a house. The committee decided, on recommendation of the surveyor, to place a manhole at the corner of Chase Road. Owing to the disastrous fire, the Grange Hotel has temporarily moved to Greyfields Manor Hotel, where the reception will be even warmer.
Purbeck Railway Circle Friday 13 July ‘The Railway I knew: 1947-1975’, a talk and slide show by former railwayman and author Adrian Vaughan. Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross. 7.00 for 7.30 pm. All welcome. For more info phone 01929 421913.
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Supporting musicians through The Michael James Music Trust Established in 1981 in memory of the young organist and conductor Michael James BA, FRCO, to discover, promote, educate and support gifted young musicians. Based in Wimborne Minster, the charity has its local representative as Brian Barker, proprietor of quaint and attractive Georgian Gems in Swanage High Street. Since the Trust was established in 1981, over 550 students have been helped to reach their goals in the field of music, goals which they may not otherwise achieve. The Trust is funded by annual concerts, by donations and personal covenants or capital gifts. If you would like to support the Trust or find out more please contact Brian at: Georgian Gems, 28 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU Tel: 01929 424697 Website: www.georgiangems.co.uk
Verbal valuations £1 • Any item Proceeds to go to The Michael James Music Trust
The Cart House, Tabbits Hill, 07841 626412 Corfe Castle, tapworksplumbing@yahoo.com BH20 5HZ
Bill Hamilton
Fixed quote work Loft conversions / Cut and truss roofing Dormer and Velux windows 1 & 2 fix carpentry / Kitchens fitted Laminate flooring
IT Services for the Home and Business PC repairs, upgrades and troubleshooting Wireless networking and broadband setup Virus and Spyware removal Professional, prompt and friendly service No callout charge - No fix, no fee
01929 480529 web: www.ajvcomputing.co.uk email: enquiries@ajvcomputing.co.uk
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Replacement fascias & guttering Flat pack furniture assembled General repair work
Call Peter Albin Home 01929 425048
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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory... Aerials Repairline .............................. 31 Appliance Repairs Quality Electrical ................... 1
Computer Services AJV Computing.......................29 Whizz Bits ..............................23 Craft Shops & Workshops Val’s Craftybeads ...................23
Jewellers Georgian Gems...................... 29 Key Cutting & Engraving John Hagans .......................... 11
Dry Cleaning Creases ..................................23
Kitchens Granite Transformations ....... 31 K&B Installations ................... 9
Electrical Appliances Purbeck Electrical...................15
Ladies Fashion Fab Frocks ............................. 5
Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 3
Electricians J. Taylor Electrical ..................10
Landscaping Supplies Suttles.................................... 1
Books Surface Male ......................... 10
Events Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale ..23 Jubilee seat commemoration ...24 Murder Walks at Corfe Castle ..18 Purbeck Events.......................26 Purbeck Players......................24 Purbeck Railway Circle ...........28
Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason ............ 23
Artists Martin Budden ...................... 28 Bathrooms C&C Bathrooms..................... 19 K&B Installations................... 9
Camping & Caravanning Parks Eype House............................ 11 Clothing Fab Frocks ............................. 5 Community News Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 6 Durdle Door Holiday Park resident raises more than £20,000 for volunteer emergency services ............ 8 Finding Hidden Treasure ....... 12 Jurassic Jaunt ........................ 22 Meet your aquatic neighbours for half price during May .... 14 Michael James Music Trust ... 29 Nice to see them.................... 20 Pull the other one.................. 28 Soldiers March on Swanage .. 24 Swanage Chamber ............... 16 Truth About Drugs: Alcohol ... 21
Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason.............23 Fitted Furniture Custom World ........................32 Fuel Tank Services Fuel Tank Replacements ........31
Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing........................ 19 Gasways ................................ 7 Heatwise ............................... 3 Tapworks Plumbing ............... 29 Property Maintenance Total Woodwork.................... 29 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 25 Shoe Repairs John Hagans .......................... 11
Health & Fitness Nordic Walking ...................... 2 Slimming World .....................10
Taxis DMB Cars............................... 9
Hotels, Pubs & Restaurant Ocean Bay..............................19
Turf & Garden Supplies Sherborne Turf....................... 2
Insulation Dorset Energy Advice Centre....11
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
0800 111999 01202 665511 01929 422282 01202 303626 0845 4647 01929 422004 01929 427134 01929 553456 08457 484950 0845 6004600
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Storage Problems?
Easy Solutions! Most people would agree that they always need more storage space than they have, but cannot do anything about it. However, sometimes the storage space is available, but because of the way a room is furnished, it is easy to lose this valuable space. Free standing wardrobes can waste a lot of storage area, as well as creating a dust trap on the top, and who really wants to spend time vacuuming the top of a wardrobe!! Because fitted furniture incorporates every inch of space into useful storage, you don’t lose any valuable storage areas and you don’t have any open tops to collect dust. It doesn’t matter how small or awkward the space is. At Custom World, your furniture is completely custom made, which means our Designer will work with you to create your unique storage solution which will fit perfectly in your room. You can complement your fitted wardrobes with bedside units and chests of drawers all made to whatever size you require and you can choose from a wide variety of designs and colours. Your furniture will be manufactured by our team of skilled joiners and fitted by our professional team of in-house fitters. So if you are fed up with wasted space, telephone us on 01202 896816 to arrange for one of our Designers to visit you for a free, no-obligation appointment. You can discuss ideas and get a quote without any pressure. Many of our satisfied customers tell us they had not considered fitted furniture before because they thought it would be too expensive. They are surprised at the amount of storage you can get at a very affordable price – we are sure you will be too!
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