The Swanage Oracle - October 2011

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Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney and Martin Budden

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

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Copy deadline for November edition: 25th October 2011 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 d oes 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, Wow what fantastic weather we have had for this time of year! The beaches were packed… in October! I am sure it will all get a bit cooler now, but I have to say I like the changing seasons, changing the clothes in the wardrobe and curling up by the fire with a good movie.

Then having the summer... whenever it happens these days... to look forward to. We have just had a very busy weekend putting the magazines together and in between making an air raid shelter with our 7 year old son for a project at school! The whole class is really enjoying this topic and learning a lot. Hayden was horrified at the prospect of being evacuated and is fascinated with the ‘real story’ of a girl this happened to. “It really happened Mummy!” he exclaimed, “I wouldn’t like that!” I think he appreciates his ’luxury lifestyle’ of DS, Xbox, TV and Wii a little more now!

So, back to the house and all that needs to be done… maybe it is time for the plumbing to be checked before the winter months settle in, a new carpet to impress the in-laws or new lighting to keep out the long winter evenings.

Don’t forget you can treat yourself too… with a massage, a meal out or a short break away.

Here in The Swanage Oracle we have all manner of businesses and tradespeople to help you. They are all local to you so do give them a call. These calls are really appreciated and make all the difference.

The lucky winner of the Mantovani DVD and two tickets for the performance is Mr J. Read!

This month the prize is a meal for two at Ocean Bay. Good luck with that and have a great month of October!

Best Wishes,

Debbie

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01929 424177 Everything Electrical and fabulous lighting too!

Memory cards, phone chargers, ink cartridges and all our usual range of white goods Techie things and almost every type of light bulb made.

Also a fantastic range of clocks!

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Talking about wildlife with

Red Squirrels The much beloved red squirrel is the only native squirrel to Britain and a quintessential part of our natural heritage.

This charming mammal has been in steep decline in Britain for several decades, and may even be under the threat of extinction. This is mainly due to the introduction of the Am erican grey squirrel, which has a higher survival rate in various habitats and also carries a disease known as Squirrelpox Virus, which is fatal to red squirrels only.

The red squirrels are lively but tiny; the adults only weigh about 250 to 350 grams. They sport long bushy tails which h elp th em b ala n c e w he n jum p i n g amongst trees, and ear tufts, which become more noticeable in the winter.

The reddish brown coat moults twice a year, the winter coat being darker and thicker than the summer one. The red squirrels are at home in both coniferous and broad-leaved woodland and build their nests, known as dreys, in trees. They are elusive and solitary by nature, but do sometimes socialise and share their dreys with other squirrels.

a year, in winter and summer, and usually have a litter of 3-4 kittens each time.

In the south of England the red squirrels are virtually extinct, with the only small populations remaining on the islands of Poole Harbour and The Isle of Wight. They are a protected species and it is an offence to intentionally kill or injury a red squirrel.

Niina Silvennoinen Visit the Dorset Wildlife Trust nature reserve on National Trust-owned Brownsea Island for the best chance to see red squirrels this October.

You can help to protect their habitat with DWT’s adoption scheme, an ideal present for anyone who cares about wildlife. Visit the website at: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ adoptaredsquirrel Red Squirrel

Photo by Steve Maskell

The red squirrel diet varies throughout the year, consisting mainly of seeds, nuts and acorns, and when these are scarce, they will go for berries, flowers and even birds’ eggs. The squirrels become less active in the winter but do not hibernate. They mate twice

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101 Non-Emergency Number Goes Live in Dorset The new 101 police non-emergency telephone number went live on Monday 19th September 2011.

Members of the public in Dorset must now ring 101 to contact Dorset Police for non-urgent enquiries. The new 1 0 1 num be r has re place d the previous non-emergency police number in Dorset of 01202 or 01305 222222.

This new non-emergency number has gone live across all of the police forces in the south west and the 101 number is due to be available in all police force areas of England and Wales by the end of January 2012.

Chief Superintendent Colin Searle, Communications and Contact Services Commander, said: “The new 101 police non-emergency telephone number is easy to remember and will be live across the whole country next year.

“It is important that the public in Dorset know what they must dial 101 to contact police in Dorset for nonurgent business from now on.

“The public should call 101 to report crime, to contact their local Safer Neighbourhood Team, to provide us with information about crimes that have been committed or to make a general enquiry.

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“As ever, people should always dial 999 in an emergency — when life is in danger or a crime is in progress.”

Calls to the 101 non-emergency number — from both landlines and mobile phones — cost 15 pence each call no matter what time of day you call, or how long you are on the phone.

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

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“We are Praying for You”

ow would you react if someone said this to you? Would you be angry that God might interfere in your life? Or perhaps you blame God for many of the terrible things that happen in the world? Might you be apathetic, because you don’t believe God is there?

Or would you be pleased that someone cared enough to pray for you, even though you are not sure it would do any good?

Let’s get one thing straight. When Christians pray we are not trying to get God to do what we want. In fact the opposite is true – we are asking him to get us thinking and acting as he does, because he knows what is best and seeks our good. And he does answer that sort of prayer. Of course it may just be co-incidence, but people who pray often find themselves more loving towards people, find it easier to go out of their way to help people, and are more at peace with themselves and the world, even if things seem to be going sour. And the same is true for those who are being prayed for. There is not necessarily a miraculous change – though there may be – rather a gradual deep healing of the personality and circumstances that may lead to other types of healing too. Occasionally God does do something out of the ordinary. A friend who had had problems walking for a number of years was prayed for recently by two teenagers who were unaware of his problem. He immediately felt strength and proved it by running round the marquee.

And he can still do it!

Every Tuesday morning a group of us from different churches meets at The Old Stable in Commercial Road specifically to pray for Swanage - its people, its businesses, its public servants, all the nitty gritty issues that concern this community. People leave us details of specific issues and people they would like us to pray for. If you would like us to pray for you, your friends and family, your workplace, or a community group you are involved with – anything, really – please write it down and leave it at The Old Stable; or e-mail us on prayer@christiancentre.plus.com. You don’t have to give your name or great detail because God knows all about it.

What we want to do is bless you in his name.

Churches Together in Swanage & District

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SWANAGE TOWN TWINNING UPDATE Our September meeting was very well attended, everyone eager to hear who our mystery "local" guest would be for the "Desert Island Disc's", Mike Stollery had done a lot of hard work putting together a very professional programme, the format and theme tune from the original Roy Plumbley, long running radio two programme. Introducing George Willey as his guest he guided him through his early years growing up in South Wales and the journey his career would take that led him, as a journalist, coming to Swanage, this was interspaced with George's choice of music that had a special place in his heart.

The evening was most enjoyable and very entertaining but at times very emotional when George recalled the tragic accident many years ago, involving six young boys playing at the far end of the beach uncovering a land mine placed as defences during the last war and although the beach had been swept many times after the war, this one had somehow been missed.

On a lighter note, plans are already in place for our bi-annual visit to Rudesheim am Rhein in May next year and as usual at our meetings we hear all the latest news from our twin town.

Don't forget our German themed Oktoberfest on Friday 14th October at the Swanage Town & Herston Football Club, tickets are £10 in advance or £12 on the door, these are available from Sylvia Bromley 422756. Tickets include a buffet supper and a great evenings entertainment with our host Martin Smith alias "Baron von Schmidt Haus".

SWANAGE DISABLED CLUB Swanage Disabled Club had a very successful summer on the sea-front with their stalls selling lots of knitted items (made by the members and helpers during the year), many new items which were donated plus books and bric-a-brac. We raised a grand total of £1,528.78. A big thank you to everyone who supported us.

We are delighted to have been selected by the Mayor, Cllr. Bill Trite to be one of his charities for this year. Could it have been the dinosaurs on board during the Carnival Procession that had something to do with it?

It was a wonderful carnival week again and thanks to the Regatta & Carnival committee for all their hard work. We have been selected to receive a donation for the club from the Carnival Committee, thank you very much for including us again.

New members always welcome. For more information contact Daphne Saville on 01929 425241.

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Fixed quote work Loft conversions / Cut and truss roofing Dormer and Velux windows 1 & 2 fix carpentry / Kitchens fitted Laminate flooring Replacement fascias & guttering Flat pack furniture assembled General repair work

Call Peter Albin Mobile 07834 983022 Home 01929 425048

Traditional or modern designs created in Purbeck & Cotswold limestone, Portland limestone or White Marble.

Also Stone Floors, Purbeck stone walls and heavy stone Memorial Seats.

Enquires at alanthestonemason@googlemail.com or tel: Alan the Stonemason on 01929 481314

MEMORIALS Cremations stones, Book Memorials Gravestones in Granite, White Marble or Purbeck & Portland Limestone

WORKTOPS Polished Stone and Granite worktops Scratches removed surfaces re-polished Repairs or Replacements We also produce benches in limestone Tel Alan the Stonemason on 01929 481314 Email: alanthestonemason@googlemail.com

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Labour is guaranteed for 12 months. www.candcplumbingservices.co.uk

We are children friendly - plenty of board games to keep them amused.

We are dog friendly.

We are in a prime spot for rambling paths.

QUIZ NIGHT - WEDNESDAYS 8:30PM £1 per head - winner takes the pot Picture quiz - win a bottle of wine

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UPCOMING MUSIC GIGS: Fri 14th Oct …..Peter Christie Sat 22nd Oct….Gina & Les Roadshow Fri 28th Oct…...Icarus Fri 4th Nov…….Toned F Fri 11th Nov……TJ Martin Fri 18th Nov……Frankie Rudd

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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.

In 2011 the Music Trust celebrates 30 years of dedicated work in education and encouragement of talented musicians to use their skills and artistry for the enrichment of worship.

The Trust gives grants to assist those truly dedicated to music who, without help, might never be able to achieve their goals. Grants are made to organ scholars, lay clerks, singers, instrumentalists and cathedral choristers.

Stories, such as this one from St. Georges Chapel in Windsor are commonplace: “Henry has progressed beautifully since I last wrote to you and sings solo in chapel on average once a fortnight.

All this is culminating in a performance at the Royal Albert Hall before the Queen, for the British Legion of Remembrance. He is opening the evening with a solo of Pie Jesu. Many heartfelt thanks for your valued continued support of a chorister.”

CELEBRATING

30 YEARS OF THE

MICHAEL JAMES MUSIC TRUST 1981 — 2011

Based in Wimborne Minster, the charity has a local representative in Brian Barker, proprietor of the quaint and attractive jewellers, Georgian Gems, in Swanage High Street. If you would like to support the Trust or find out more please contact Brian at Georgian Gems on 01929 424697.

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Jurassic Jaunt: Swanage East Route 1 Area: Distance: Difficulty: Access Restrictions?

Swanage 2½ miles Medium No

A 2½ mile walk with 2 short strenuous sections but this walk is well worth the effort with great views of Swanage and Poole Harbour.

How to get there: Grid Reference 022809; On approaching Corfe Castle from Wareham, turn left for Studland just after the National Trust car park. After 3 ½ miles, just before Purbeck Golf Club, take the right turn, signposted Swanage 2 ½ miles.

At the next junction, turn right for Swanage and park in the lay-bye with the large stone plinth saying ‘Welcome to Swanage’.

Information:- Toilets are not available here.

Walk details:On the left, near the start of the lay-bye, take the small swing gate. Fork right here and take the steep 100 metre ascent to the level path.

Turn right and continue along the path for 400 metres. Cross the stile taking you into the National trust Ballard Down area and continue ahead, giving you excellent views across Swanage to your right.

Avoid any forks to your left and after another 400 metres, ensure you drop down through a small tree arch to meet another path (here you will have a gate to your right to Swanage).

Turn left here and ascend towards the Ridgeway of Ballard Down (250 metres).

You have seats available at regular intervals for resting and taking in the views across Swanage and the bay.

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As the path levels off at the top, turn sharp l e ft and wal k u p to the top of the Ridgeway. At the Ridgeway you will get a panoramic view of Poole Harbour as well as Swanage to your left.

You now need to turn left and head along the Ridgeway towards the masts in the distance.

Follow the path through the gate and drop down, past the Obelisk and follow the path down to the road.

Cross the road carefully and turn left, walking down the grass verge for about 300 metres. For the following 300 metres, you will need to walk on the right-hand side of the road until you meet the road junction on your right.

Cross the road into the small open area (signpost here for the Coast path 1 ¾ miles), go over the stile, and after about 20 metres, follow the footpath sign to your right.

Continue along the path for 400 metres, through the gate, and about 30 metres after the gate, fork right and follow the path down to the lay-by.

Please look at the site for future walks www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk or call 07790 474 478 for more details.

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The Purbeck Association of The National Trust One of the advantages of belonging to a group like ours is that groups can visit places and see things that individuals can’t. Last month for example I wrote about our forthcoming visit to the RNLI in Poole. As an individual (even as an RNLI member) you simply can’t access all the areas that you see on a guided tour.

Next summer we’re planning a visit to Cothay Manor (pictured right), said to be the finest example of a small medieval manor in England, and again somewhere that can really only be seen as part of a group. Even when you visit places that are open to everyone, groups often get special treatment. Many venues will arrange for a guide to come on board your coach when you arrive and give the group a special introductory talk, which prepares you for what you’re going to see and do.

To get the advantages of group visits, why not get more out of your own National Trust membership (or your status as a Trust Volunteer) by joining us? Our annual membership is great value at only £5, or £7.50 for a couple. If you’d like to, call Membership Secretary Jay Burke on 423775 or visit our website www.purbecknt.org.uk, where you can see our whole programme of

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

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Adult Classes in Violin & Viola On Wednesdays in Swanage Between 3:30pm and 6:30pm Please contact Susan Stanford for more information on:

01929 426931 Beginners welcome!

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The Purbeck Film Festival warmly invites you to join us for an array of over 60 fantastic film screenings in more than 30 unique venues, including many titles from this year’s theme, ‘Oscar and Award Winners’. We are thrilled to welcome new partners including The Winchester Bar in Bournemouth, Fab Frocks in Westbourne, and the East Bar in Swanage, as well as our usual exciting venues, new and old.

This year’s featured director is Alfred Hitchcock – a pre-celebration of the archive restoration project taking place next Spring and we’ll be screening some of his best work, including To Catch a Thief, The Birds, Sabotage, Vertigo, The Lady Vanishes, Psycho and Strangers on a Train. All our film events offer more than just a visit to the cinema, we offer a unique cinematic experience with introductions, special guests, film notes for every title, a great atmosphere and strong community spirit.

We open events at the Rex with an Oscar winning short animation The Lost Thing, followed by the much talked about main feature, Cave of Forgotten Dreams (Herzog 2010), a stunning start to the Purbeck Film Festival 2011.

The Purbeck Shorts Competition, now in its 3rd year, is going from strength to strength.

Short films worldwide have been pouring in and we have shortlisted films to screen on Friday, 21 October at the Rex. Make your vote count in the Audience Award and see who our talented Judges choose to win the Jury Prize.

Full programme and purchasing information is on our website www.purbeckfilm.com.

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Tel: 01202 788451 COMMUNICARE Communicare offers help to all those who are worried, lonely or in need of neighbourly kindness.

Whatever your problem WE CARE and we offer practical help.

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Also volunteer drivers needed, mileage allowance given.

Ring Jenny on 01929 288092

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Swanage Evening WI Swanage Evening WI are holding a table Top Sale in aid of CANCARE on Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre are holding a Christmas Fayre at the Heritage Centre, The Square, Swanage on 1st and 2nd Dec, 11 a.m. to 3.p.m. each day.

Christmas presents and cards will be available as will great stocking fillers, a raffle and books. Light refreshments available. Entry is free and all are welcome.

Saturday 15th October at St Edward's Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage from 10am-12pm.

The Canterbury

Tales Our big production this year is a colourful recreation of five of Chaucer's famous bawdy and robust tales as a group of travelling pilgrims gather at the Tabard Inn. It is a hilarious romp, in the authentic atmosphere of the Medieval period, in the true spirit of the original, with all its vibrance and hearty comedy.

24th, 25th & 26th November 2011 at 7.30pm with a matinee at 2.30pm on 26th November

Adults £7, Children £5.

OAP’s £6 on Thursday 24th only.

Tickets from Corfe Castle Post Office in November or from the Box Office on

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Party rates from the Box Office only.

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Belvedere Singers Autumn Concert Saturday 15 October 7:30pm at St. Mary's Church Tickets £8.00 (children under 12 free) to include interval refreshment; available from choir members, Corbens or at the door. More info: 01929 423729

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Wessex Military Band

The Purbeck School 7.00pm

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Antiques & Collectables Fair

Wareham Town Hall 10 – 4 pm

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Lions Fun Swim

Purbeck Sports Centre 10-6pm

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Qigong Workshop

10-1pm Furzebrook Village Hall

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Sylkies Social Dancing

8-11pm, Furzebrook Village Hall

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Jellies Jams & Chutneys

Knoll Beach 11-12noon

01929 450500

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Seashore Scavengers

Knoll Beach 10.30-12.30

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Soup Kitchen

Studland Beach

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Experience Day

Bovington Tank Museum

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Wild Food Walk

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Halloween Quests

Corfe Castle

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8-11pm, Furzebrook Village Hall

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Autumn Forage Festival

RSPB Arne 9-4 FREE

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Halloween Horrors

Corfe Castle Model Village

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Purbeck Biodiversity

Langton Matravers Village Hall 2.30

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Half Term Fun

Swanage Railway

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Masai Warriors

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Taste of Dorset Supper

Harmans Cross Hall from 7pm

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Arne’s History & Wildlife

Methodist Church Wareham 7.30pm

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Dixie Land Jazz Night

Harman’s Cross Village Hall.

7.30pm. Tickets £6 Profits to Macmillan Cancer Support &

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Sylkies Social Dancing

8-11pm, Furzebrook Village

01929 552381

29 &30

Wareham Westerman Weekend

A weekend of events dedicated to author Percy F. Westerman, to include illustrated talk, displays, guided walk and play reading

01929 552740

1/15/29 Nov

Whist Drive

Furzebrook Hall 7.15pm £1.50

01929 552392

1 Nov

Relaxation and Mindfulness – Course

Holton Lee 9 am – 12.30 pm

0845 458 2758

2

Salsa Dance Classes

Lady St. Mary First School

07971764473

5

Fireworks Display

Greyhound Inn Corfe Castle 7.30pm

01929 480205

5

Firework Night Extravaganza

Bovington Tank Museum

01929 405096

6

Antique Fair

Corfe Village Hall 10-5pm 75p

01929 400343

8

Movie Night

Senna 7.30pm. Harman’s Cross Village Hall £4. Tickets

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01929 424975

10 &24

Farmers Market

Wareham Town Hall 8-12

11-13

Nature in Mind – Residential Course

Holton Lee – Residential Course

0845 458 2758

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Coppicing

Warren Wood, Studland 10.30-3.30

01929 452306

13

Arne heathland bash

Volunteer work party, 10am – 4pm

01929 553360

14

Women’s British Legion

Wareham Library 2pm

01929 555288

15-18

Historic Court Leet

Wareham Pubs

16-19

Swanage Lions 50/50 Sale

Catholic Hall, Swanage

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Access All Areas

Bovington Tank Museum

01929 421696

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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Purkiss, in a Temper, Burns His Old Axle

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tanding in a glade in the New Forest is the famous ‘Rufus Stone’ a three-sided memorial about 4 ft high, marking the traditional spot where, on August 2nd 1100, King William II (‘Rufus’) was killed by an arrow.

Was it an accident, or was it assassination? No one will ever know. It is one of history’s many unsolved mysteries.

Sir Walter Tyrrel, one of the king’s hunting party, immediately fled the scene and spent the rest of his life abroad, fearing for his life as the prime suspect.

Today’s ‘Rufus Stone’ is made of cast iron, with an account of the incident marked on each of the three sides. However, it’s a modern replacement of a succession of previous stones which have marked the spot over the centuries. And those memorial stones themselves were replacements of the old oak-tree, the ‘Rufus Oak’ which was reputed to have been on that site when Rufus met his fate.

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An old story, told by William of Malmesbsury, tells how Purkiss, an old charcoal burner in the New Forest, discovered the king’s body and transported it on his cart to Winchester cathedral. According to his dramatic account, the arrow was still sticking out of the king’s corpse, which bled all the way to Winchester. There’s a Blue Plaque in Bell Street, Romsey, to record the route old Purkiss took.

The monks of Winchester cathedral were horrified to receive Rufus’s body, as the king was notoriously anti-Christian and homosexual into the bargain – something which was certainly not tolerated in those bygone days.

They shovelled the body into the ground beneath one of the newlybuilt cathedral towers without any rite or ceremony. Seven years later that tower fell down! Obviously the wickedness of the Red King was to blame for the tower collapsing!

Descendants of Purkiss lived in the forest for centuries after this

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got in such a temper that he

their distinguished charcoalburning ancestor. And if any of them can contact me, I should be delighted to know any legends they may know about the ancient Rufus story.

promptly chopped it up for

David Hilliam

event, and as a souvenir they kept the axle of the cart used to convey Rufus’s body to Winchester.

Sadly, it fell on the toe of a Purkiss of the eighteenth century, and he

firewood. It seems that the Duke

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of Gloucester at that time was wanted to purchase it.

David is a local writer and lecturer, and is also the Secretary of the Southbourne Literary Society.

I’m told that members of the Purkiss family still live in this area, and naturally they are proud of

David Hilliam can be contacted on 01202 251356 or by email at davidhilliam@ntlworld.com.

somewhat miffed, because he had

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