The Wareham District Directory - December 2011

December 2011

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CHRISTMAS FAYRE DRUG FREE TURKEYS, CHICKENS, DUCKS & GEESE DRY / HOME CURED GAMMONS HOME CURED OX TONGUES AND SALT BEEF LOCAL PHEASANTS AND VENISON SPECIALLY SELECTED “BLACK GOLD”ABERDEENSHIRE BEEF LOCAL PURBECK PORK & DORSET LAMB HOME MADE PORK SAUSAGES & COCKTAIL SAUSAGES HOME MADE GAME PIES, PORK PIES & PATES HOME MADE CHRISTMAS PUDDINGS ALSO A WIDE SELECTION OF FINE CHEESES ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN AT B.CURTIS LTD, 19 WEST STREET C.HALLETT, 25 NORTH STREET WAREHAM WAREHAM 01929 552478 01929 552022 www.bcurtis.co.uk WISHING ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A HAPPY CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR B.CURTIS LTD………NATURALLY!

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The Wareham District Directory Edition 79

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney and Martin Budden

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for January 2012 edition: 23rd December 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 Wareham District Directory does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be r epr od uc ed, s t or e d i n a ny retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without pr ior permission of the publisher.

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Merry Christmas Wareham, Wool & Bere Regis!

I truly cannot believe that a whole year has passed by. Hayden, our son, had his 8th Birthday last week so we were extra busy with a family bowling trip to Tower Park, followed a few days later with a party at Snowtrax. Life is one big party at this age‌ I wonder why we change it? Maybe we should switch the TV off, forget the news, get the old fashion games out of the loft and actually talk to each other. Just an idea. Christmas is certainly a good time for families and we will definitely be playing board games as well as a few electronic ones to keep our youngest generation happy. I love it and I hope you do too.

We have a full little magazine for you this month, so do take the time to look through.

When calling any of the advertisers inside please mention The Wareham District Directory. This makes all the difference. The lucky winner of the prize wordsearch and the meal for two at the Kings Arms was Mrs D Derrick. The family set of tickets for the Jack and t h e B ean sta lk P anto mim e a t t he Bournemouth Pavilion went to Lesley Pennington. Have a great night out! This month there is another meal for two at the Kings Arms for the winner, so good luck with that one! We also have an additional game‌ can you spot how many Father Christmas with Rudolf pictures there are hidden in the magazine??

There is a bottle of wine for the first person to send the correct answer. See the form on page 33! Steve and I here at Dorset Publications wish you a really Happy Christmas and a Wonderful New Year. Whatever you do, keep smiling!

All the Very Best,

Debbie Sunday, 04 December 2011 23:15 Magenta Yellow Cyan Black

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Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaners

Neil & Sue would like to thank all their loyal customers.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year!

Domestic Laundry — Duvets, curtains, settee covers, ironing service

Hand Finished Dry Cleaning — Laundry collection and delivery service

Competitive rates E: snjhall@btinternet.com

T: 01929 553355 M: 07803 265481 7 North St., Wareham, BH20 4AB

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PLATFORM MODELS New Model Shop Now Open!

OO and N Gauge railway items and accessories — both new and second hand.

All marked prices are 10% under RRP! Hornby, Bachmann, Farish, Dapol, Woodland Scenics and more…

Airfix kits, glue, paint and modelling tools.

Open 7 days: Mon-Sat: 10am-4:30pm / Sun: 10am-4pm

‡‡‡‡‡‡‡ FREE PARKING ‡‡‡‡‡‡‡

Tel: 01202 950733 www.platformmodels.co.uk

Gift Vouchers Available!

The Courtyard Craft Centre, Huntick Road, Lychett Minster, Dorset, BH16 6BA

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Wishing all my customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

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Maintenance Plumbing & Heating • Bathrooms Wall & Floor Tiling Roofing & Guttering Plastic Cladding • Soffits Bargeboards Interior & Exterior Painting & Decorating Garden Maintenance • Fencing Free Estimates & Advice

Tel: 01929 590073 Mob: 0754 389 1240

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Telephone: 01202 478491 www.pinksembroidery.co.uk 65 Bargates, Christchurch, BH23 1QE

“The best stocked Independent Needlecraft Supplier in the South” FOR ALL YOUR EMBROIDERY, PATCHWORK, QUILTING & HABERDASHERY SUPPLIES Adults’ & Children’s Classes Children’s Parties

OPENING TIMES Tue-Fri Sat

10am–5pm 10am–1pm

kits ▪ fabrics ▪ patchwork & quilting ▪ haberdashery ▪ zips ▪ needles ▪ scissors ▪ threads ▪ buttons ▪ ribbons ▪ braids ▪ gifts ▪ ideas ▪ advice

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Wareham Community Events in 2012 – Big Plans!

I recently attended a meeting to which many representatives of community organisations were invited. The meeting was held to try and pin down plans for the celebration of three events in Wareham in 2012: the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, the 250th Anniversary of the Great Fire of Wareham in 1762, and the Olympic Flame coming to Purbeck and, almost certainly, through Wareham. This meeting was also attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor.

It was decided that, provisionally, a major sports/family fun day event to celebrate the Olympic opening day would be held on the Recreation Ground on Saturday 28th July, a Street Party event would be planned for the Town Centre area to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee on Monday 4th June (a Bank Holiday), and an event to commemorate the Great Fire would take place at the Quay, with fireworks, on Wednesday 25th July (organised by the Wareham Wednesdays group). At the Great Fire event, amongst other things, young people would be tasked to build mock ups of areas of the town from 1762, put them in a frame or frames and set fire to them, to be floated down the River Frome rather than risk another ‘Great Fire’, I am glad to report!

These are all provisional plans, it is stressed, and at the time of writing I am due to attend another meeting of the new group – now called ‘Wareham Working Together 2012’ – on 7th December to firm up these plans and take it all one stage further. Watch this space!

Remembrance Sunday Wareham residents turned out in force on Sunday 13th November to see the parade through the town to Lady St Mary Church and its return, following the church service, to the war memorial at St Martins Church for the laying of the many wreaths. The Mayor, Councillor Doreen Cleaton, laid a wreath on behalf of Wareham Town Council and the town.

Organised by the Royal British Legion, whose 90th anniversary is celebrated this year, the event drew many comments of appreciation. This year, a contingent of immaculately turned out soldiers from Bovington Army Camp joined the procession and this gesture was greatly appreciated by all concerned.

Town Council Christmas Reception/Volunteer of the Year The Council’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ has now been chosen by a selection panel and at the time of writing plans are being made to present the award at the Council’s Christmas Reception on Friday 9th December. All will be revealed in next month’s ‘Directory!’ The annual reception is held principally to focus on the many unsung heroes of Wareham’s voluntary organisations who give so much to our community and ask for nothing in return,

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and as many representatives as possible are invited along to the event. This year a ‘retiring heroine’ will also be honoured and will also be revealed in the January edition!

Christmas – Free Car Parking in Wareham Wareham Town Council, working in conjunction with the Wareham Chamber of Trade, has agreed that there will be free Christmas Week car parking in the Town Council’s Howards Lane car park, in common with other car parks in the town. This year’s dates are Wednesday 21st December, Thursday 22nd, Friday 23rd and Saturday 24th. Let’s hope we see lots of happy shoppers in Wareham helping our hard pressed retailers to boost their business and maintain the vitality and viability of Wareham Town Centre.

From all Town Councillors and Staff, we wish all our residents and readers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year!

Wareham Town Council contact: Admin Office 01929 553006. Bookings taken for Corn Exchange, use of the Council Chamber for weddings/civil partnerships plus sports pitches at the Recreation Ground, Worgret Road. Website: www.wareham-tc.gov.uk

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Wasps • Bees

• Rats Mice • Ants Squirrels •Birds

Cut to customers requirements.

Prices on request Call Reg Adams

Fleas

All Purbeck areas covered

Mobile: 07831 351 877 www.terminatorcontrolltd.co.uk

Property Maintenance All types of work undertaken No job too small.

Give me a call to discuss any interior or exterior building, decorating, maintenance or repair work to your property or garden.

Simon Hart : 01929 472274 Mobile : 07900 312173

10% Discount on Hills Vet Essentials range Please bring this advert for discount WAREHAM VETERINARY CENTRE 17 East Street, BH20 4NN

(01929) 552599 UPTON VETERINARY CENTRE 6 The Parade, Moorland Way, BH16 5JS

(01202) 624140 CALL IN AND SEE US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

www.thepethealthpartnership.co.uk

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From 1st December Nr Corfe Castle

LARGE SELECTION

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Logs - Coal - Kindling - Rock Salt

CHRISTMAS

Large Range Of Wild Bird Feed & Feeders

TREES Mistletoe

Holly Wreaths

Equestrian Feed & Accessories Animal & Pet Feeds LOCAL Honey – Jams - Chutneys Chocolates – Cereals - Meats Fresh Free Range Eggs From Our Own Flock Plus lots lots more – Come & See For Yourselves

Tel: 01929 480098

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No Gimmicks Just Genuinely Priced Trees

Tree Lights

Tree Stands

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

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Perms Colouring

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Cutting Highlights

Home visits arranged Special rates for Senior Citizens Tue/Wed Friendly, family run traditional salon.

State registered stylist

Flat access, no step 12 Daniel Drive, Northmoor Park,

01929 551474 R_stor[tion • R_pro^u]tion • D_sign & Commissions

At Newton Forge we have over 30 years of experience in the restoration and production of traditional wrought and cast ironwork. Our expert craftsmen and high standards have brought us a reputation as one of the country’s leading specialists in working with heritage ironwork.

N EWTON F ORGE L TD , H ILLSIDE , M ANSTON , S TURMINSTER N EWTON , D ORSET , DT10 1EY

Tel: 01258 472407 Email: mail@newtonforge.co.uk

www.newtonforge.co.uk

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All at Philip Mills would like to wish their clients a very Happy Christmas and best wishes for the New Year!!

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IT Services for the Home and Business

6 WEST STREET, WAREHAM

SPECIALISTS IN:Collectable Cameras Quality China & Glass Quality Poole Pottery & Other Items Also Bought

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

Introducing:

MEMORIALS

Beswick, Thelwell, Mr Men & Snowman Characters

Cremations stones, Book Memorials

A Range of Quality Binoculars at Affordable Prices Now Stocking a Range of Fossils and Polished Natural Stones

Polished Stone and Granite worktops

01929 554171 07917 626043

Gravestones in Granite, White Marble or Purbeck & Portland Limestone

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

Difficult T imes 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

Central heating - Boilers & Cylinders - Bathrooms Boiler services/LGSC - Drain jetting

All areas covered — free estimates

These are difficult times for all of us; you may have decided to take action and set up in business following redundancy or other life changing event.

You want this to be the first step to a better future so it is very important to seek professional advice now.

Obtaining finance is very difficult and you will almost certainly need a comprehensive Business Plan to support your application for finance.

At AIMS Accountants for business we are all qualified professional accountants with experience in business, commerce and accountancy practice.

We offer attentive service to prospective business operators and purchasers at reasonable prices with fixed fees agreed in advance.

We can support you by assisting with the preparation of your business plan The most important steps in business are the first ones.

To find out more visit www.aims.co.uk.

Call Stephen Iles 01929 550858 / 07831 312740 purbeckplumbing@yahoo.co.uk

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daisy chain fitness

ChairChair-based exercise for the more mature and those unused to exercise Fridays at 2.30pm

MOT • Servicing • Repairs Diagnostics Engine management specialists

Exercise to music for the more mature and those who would like to be more active Wednesdays at 2.30pm

Airbags • ABS Testing

Over 30 years experience

At the Masonic Hall, Howards Lane, Wareham, BH20 4HU First session free, then £3.50

Unit 1, Townsend Industrial Park Bere Regis, BH20 7LA

Call Julie on 01929 558139 / 07947 514063

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Rewires & Consumer unit upgrades

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Inspection, testing, certification and reporting

juliebradshaw@whsmithnet.co.uk

Garden power and lighting Fire alarms, smoke detection & emergency lighting systems

Wareham based, friendly, personal service No job too large or small, estimates free

FULLY QUALIFIED, NICEIC APPROVED FOR 30 YEARS

01929 552431 or 07719 170777 aa.hill@lineone.net

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A big welcome awaits you at the friendly local—The Chequers Inn. My children and I went along to see the new faces and experience the lovely atmosphere of the Chequers and to try what turned out to be delicious food.

To say there is plenty of room is an understatement, it being just about the roomiest pub I have ever been to. If you wanted to have an intimate family meal there is no need to be concerned about the presence of larger parties also enjoying themselves as there is room for all in different sections. This would of course be an ideal venue for a large party table.

My son Ryan, 10, said it was “posh”, meaning, simply, it was one of the nicest pubs he had been to, with its atmosphere, friendliness and space.

Sam, 5, liked all the “things” in the pub that he could look at and the staff he could chat to.

The food was magnificent and the menu included dishes such as crayfish and prawn, venison stew, Thai red curry plus some of the usual pub favourites. There are some great touches with your meal; there is child sized cutlery for the junior customer and, for your meal, you can ask for more veg, etc at no extra cost.

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There is plenty going on at The Chequers, with live music every Wednesday and Saturday in December. Daniel Lyons, close up magician, will be making guest appearances throughout the festive season to help put the magic into Christmas!

Bookings are now being taken for their amazing 5 course Christmas Day lunch. One sitting only so do call for availability/details.

New Years Eve will be celebrated in style. There will be a “black & white” gala do, with three course dinner included, for only £19.99pp.

I hope this gives you a taster of what Mark, Mike and the team are up to in bringing The Chequers back to its former glory and to keep it on the map as a place to go. Do pop in for lunch, supper or a drink. They really do have something for everyone!

You can also see them on Facebook.

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It All Adds Up! PJC Accounting Services are an expanding firm of Chartered Certified Accountants, based in Wareham but covering the Isle of Purbeck and the rest of Dorset. They provide a full range of services for clients from end of year accounts & tax returns to VAT, payroll & bookkeeping. Their range of c l i e n t s in c lu d e s s ma l l co mp a n i e s , partnerships, sole traders, the selfemployed & individuals.

PJC Accounting Services aim to provide a personal, friendly service to their clients and are presently working with many of them throughout the year in providing management accounts and information to help them run their business.

The firms principal is Peter Constable FCCA FILFM who has been involved in the accounting business for nearly 25 years so brings a wide range of knowledge that can be passed on to clients.

PJC Accounting Services are pleased to announce the recent addition of Clare Constable AIAB to the firm. Clare is a qualified bookkeeper and is presently studying for her Sage Payroll Accreditation.

Sh e w il l b e co n cen tr a t i n g o n th e bookkeeping & payroll services provided to clients.

They have recently launched a new website www.pjcacs.co.uk – have a look to see more about the firm.

As the firm is in a period of growth they are actively looking for new clients of all types so whether you are a new business looking for an accountant or an existing business thinking of a change of accountants or an individual needing to prepare a Tax Return they would like to hear from you. Please contact them on 01929 550802 or office@pjcacs.co.uk.

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Approved Pilkington Installer

New: • UPVC Windows & Doors • Conservatories • Porches • Composite doors

Replacement: • Handles & Hinges • Double Glazed Units • Single Glaze • Adjust & Repair UPVC Doors

5% discount with every new PVCu installation All windows A or B rated as standard and supplied with certificates of conformity

Free glass upgrade to include argon gas filled units

Tel: 01202 824475 Mob: 07808 167949 Email: info@ampmglazing.co.uk Web: www.ampmglazing.co.uk

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C.S.C.S. Registration No: 01168287

Anthony Michael Potter 13 Lower Hillside Road, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6EA Tel: (01929) 401518 Mobile: 07725641545

Groundwork & General Building

T.B. Crew

01929 552480 07979 218341

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Brickwork Mini digger/ Driveways Operator hire Patios Hard Landscaping Drainage All aspects of Building & Building Maintenance Internal work: tiling, general carpentry etc.

Free Estimates & Competitive Rates

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ALFORD TIME REPAIR Antique and Modern Mechanical Clocks & Watches Cleaned, Serviced Repaired and Restored.

Mr T J Alford, Wool, Wareham

Tel: Mob:

01929 462783 07969 018621

Email: timalford2003@yahoo.co.uk

Cruse Will Writing Services Limited (Member of the Institute of Professional Will Writers)

A local company who offer you friendly guidance and advice in plain English.

We will quote our fees in advance and stick to them.

We can visit you in the comfort of your own home at a time convenient to you.

We offer all types of Will Writing Services along with Power of Attorney, IHT Advice, Care Cost planning and Financial Planning Advice.

Telephone: 01929 448213 07737 180831 01202 375823 Email: admin@crusewillwriting.co.uk www.crusewillwriting.co.uk

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Call in and browse for Christmas ideas!!

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Pashminas and Scarves www.notjusthats.co.uk

WAREHAM Masonic Hall, Howards Lane Monday eves at 6:30 Call Lisa 01929 463549 WAREHAM Masonic Hall, Howards Lane Tuesday mornings at 9:30 and 11:30 Call Lisa 01929 463549 WOOL D’Urberville Hall, Colliers Lane Wednesday eves 7:00 Call Peter Russell 01929 552838

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God’s Christmas Presence I remember one wintry night a number of years ago now when I borrowed a mini car to travel from Saltcoats in Scotland to Rochdale in Lancashire. I was on a two week conference, but was anxious to spend the middle weekend with Janet – who was at home in Rochdale with the children. As I set out – first down the M74 and then onto the M6, the weather became increasingly worse and night was drawing in fast. By the time I was driving through the Lake District making the long haul up hill near to Shap the rain was sheeting down and the tiny unprotected engine of the mini could take it no longer. It began to misfire and splutter and slowed down to a crawl – a mile or so on it gave one last gasp and died on me – just in time for me to roll onto the hard shoulder. The mountain and hill top peaks loomed menacingly above me as I sat alone in the car now surrounded by almost pitch black. This was before the advent of mobile phones so I was well and truly stuffed! Cars and HGV’s thundered by, their lights ablaze seemingly unaware of the stricken mini – with its pathetic occupant quietly panicking inside! Surely this must be the most inhospitable place on earth! I don’t think I have ever felt such a sense of isolation and helplessness.

Gathering my thoughts I remembered that I had passed a slip road about a mile back – maybe there would be signs of civilisation and help. So wrapping my self up against the wind and rain, and taking care to keep well on the inside of the hard shoulder, I began to walk back. After what seem like an age I reached the slip road, and still on the hard shoulder began to make my way towards what appeared to be a garage. Then the two beams of light shone straight at me! Was this an alien landing? Was I about to be abducted and whisked up to some distant galaxy? My overactive imagination collided with reality as a police officer walked towards me from his car with headlights full on. He looked startled! I realised I was wearing my clerical collar and it must have seemed strange to him on this wild and windswept night to see a totally bedraggled vicar walking off the Motorway!

I was so glad to see this man of authority I could have hugged him. Naturally being British I refrained! But I was so glad that in my hour of need someone had come to my rescue. “Let’s see what we can do to sort you out, Reverend” he said in a northern accent, and ushered me into the warmth and shelter of the police car.

After driving back to my car, he diagnosed my problem and, having obtained some WD40 returned to the car. Spraying this magic substance on the points and carburettor he encouraged me to switch on the ignition. A few turns and the little car burst into life! For good measure this motorway good Samaritan then gave me a police escort to the next service station before waving me on my journey home to the family.

The mere physical presence of that police officer in my hour of need not only reassured me – he was able to actually able to do something to get me out of trouble and get me home! What has this to do with Christmas? Simply this. In our storm-tossed world we often experience a sense of helpless isolation. The Bible accurately describes our sinful human condition as ‘walking in darkness’ and ‘being lost’. We need an authoritative Person who can rescue us and provide a way to get us out of trouble and find our way home to God. We are fast approaching that time when we celebrate the incarnation – when God became flesh – and through His physical presence on earth dealt with the dreadful effects of sin – overcoming even death through the Cross.

Sadly, for many people, the Christmas build-up and all that goes with it is a time of great stress and family tension. When we marginalise Jesus from the very heart of the season and replace Him with a greedy time of self-indulgence, Christmas becomes a bleak sham of a festival. Instead of finding great joy we often experience a sense of loss and anti-climax. Yet at this time of year, yet again, just like that kindly police officer, Jesus stands ready to assist. He alone can rescue us, get our lives back on track and not only point us but accompany us to a heavenly home. Why not join with us at the Chapel and find out the true joyful meaning of Christmas this year – you’ll be more than welcome!

May you know His love and peace at this time of year.

Pastor Jim Morris The Manse Flat, Butt Lane, Bere Regis

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jimjan.morris192@yahoo.co.uk

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29 years experience. Installation & repairs. Bathrooms, central heating & general plumbing work undertaken. Fully Insured.

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

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Lounge around in comfort this Christmas!!

THE REX PLAYERS’ VARIETY PERFORMERS ARE

at The Rex Cinema, Wareham Tues 28th, Weds 29th Feb Thurs 1st, Sat 3rd March. All 7:30pm Tickets £8.50 ON SALE FROM 5TH JANUARY Purbeck Information Centre, South St, Wareham

01929 552740 Fri 2nd March - Gala Night In aid of Green Island Holiday Trust Tickets £16 Tel 01929 551817

www.rexplayers.co.uk

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Byron Corner sofa’s £295!

Plus FREE DELIVERY!

3 & 2 Seater for £325!!

Plus FREE DELIVERY! Colours: Brown & Natural and Black & Slate

Get before Christmas!!

Call Joe on 07527

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If you would like to email me:

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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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Thank you so much for all your support over the last year.

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FROHE WEIHNACHTEN UND EIN ERFOLGREICHES NEUES JAHR 2012 To Steve, Debbie and Martin at The Wareham & District Directory Best wishes for the coming year With thanks from members of the Wareham-Hemsbach Society

Myrna Gomes-Maria — Chairman

The Purbeck Association of The National Trust “It’s all Greek to me”. Greece has been in the news a lot lately, and the news hasn’t been good as far as their economy is concerned. It was different for our members recently though, as we met for one of our themed meals – a Greek one. The staff at Norden House did us proud with three courses of traditional dishes. Jean Fernley, who organised the evening, even managed to get two members to try a session of Greek dancing after we’d eaten (see picture), much to the amusement of their wives.

Events like this give members a chance to get to know each other, and it was good to see several of our newest members in attendance. We’ll be turning to traditional English fare over the winter months as we try something new with a series of hotpot lunches at the tearooms at Corfe Castle.

Just in case you think our activities are all food-related, we continue with our monthly talks, and our regular outings to places of interest.

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 activities.

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JACK AND THE BEANSTALK THE BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION PANTOMIME SATURDAY 3 DECEMBER 2011 – MONDAY 2 JANUARY 2012 After spectacularly breaking box office records with ‘Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ in 2009, and following the overwhelming success of ‘Cinderella’ last year - UK Productions brings you a giant pro duc ti o n o f ‘ J a ck a nd th e Beanstalk’, this year’s Bournemouth Pavilion Pantomime.

Make sure the whole family is full of beans this Christmas and follow the hilarious tale of the ups and downs of young Jack Trott played by Debra Stevenson (The Impressions Show & Coronation Street), the boy who manages to sell the family’s only valuable possession, Daisy the Cow, for a handful of beans (and they weren’t even Heinz!). He ends up having to climb a giant beanstalk into the clouds and a whole heap of trouble, to retrieve the cow and to try and impress the King.

Jack is helped and hindered along the way by his less than bright brother Silly Billy played by CBeebies

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star and Bournemouth panto favourite Chris Jarvis, the Good Fairy, Kate Weston from Wave 105, and his long-suffering mother Dame Trott played hilariously by one of the country’s top panto dames, Nick Wilton better known as Mr Lister from Eastenders.

Join Jack on his quest to defeat the evil Giant Blunderbore and his nasty henchman Fleshcreep played by Brian Capron (Coronation Street’s bad boy Richard Hillman), to win not only his fortune but also the hand of the Kings beautiful daughter.

The whole production is complimented by lavish costumes and a sumptuous set and promises to be yet another spectacular success from producers UK Productions.

It’s a giant of a pantomime…don’t miss it!

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This year six of the Wareham Ranger and Explorer Unit have been awarded the Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and 4 have also achieved the Queen's Scout Award. They are looking forward to attending the award ceremonies at St James Palace and at Windsor. Six have also been awarded the Silver Duke of Edinborough Award this year. All have been involved in volunteering in the community, following a skill or interest, doing physical recreation regularly and taking part in a challenging expedition as a team.

We always welcome any one who would like to take part in the D of E award scheme which is open to 14-25 year olds. It is a good way of recognising the positive and worthwhile activities that many of our young people take part in.

Please contact Angela on 550011 for more information or look in at the Scout and Guide HQ Wareham on a Tues evening.

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Friday, 16th December for Seven Days

ARTHUR CHRISTMAS (U) For Matinees at 2.15p.m. (ends 4.10p.m.)

Christmas family fare from the Aardman stable.

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MIDNIGHT IN PARIS (12A) Tuesday at 6.00 (ends 7.50p.m.), Saturday at 8.30p.m. (ends 10.20p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m.(ends 9.05p.m.)

By overwhelming popular request, a re-showing of Woody Allen’s recent masterpiece.

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WHITE CHRISTMAS (U) At 6.00p.m. (ends 8.00p.m.)

Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. All together now, after three . . .

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Screen Bites, with local produce, brass band, short film and 1946 classic

CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT (U) Admission £8.00, concessions £6.00. See separate leaflet for details.

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PUSS IN BOOTS (U) Tuesday at 6.00 (ends 7.45p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m.(ends 9.00p.m.)

Also matinees at 2.15p.m. (ends 4.00p.m.)

Antonio Banderas voices the sword-wielding moggie before his meeting with Shrek.

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SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS (TBA) Tuesday at 6.00 (ends tba p.m.)and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m.(ends tba p.m.)

Also matinees until Monday 2nd January at 2.15p.m. (ends tba p.m.)

Robert Downey Jr, and Jude Law in their second outing as the sleuth and his sidekick.

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Accountants AIMS...................................... 19 PJC Accounting Services ........ 22 Aerials Repairline .............................. 30 TTS Media ............................. 39 Bathrooms C&C Bathrooms..................... 27 Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens .. 7 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 3 Builders Amos & Associates ................ 27 AMP ...................................... 23 Propoint ................................ 12 Butchers B Curtis.................................. 2 Carpets & Flooring Purbeck Flooring ................... 3 Community News Bere Regis Church ................. 26 Michael James Music Trust ... 30 Purbeck Area NT.................... 32 Wareham-Hemsbach ............ 32 Wareham Town Council ........ 10 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 18 Courses Overcoming Ups & Downs..... 24 Craft Supplies Thumbelina Wool Shop ......... 8 Cycle Shops & Hire Cyclexperience....................... 30 Dry Cleaners & Laundry Creases.................................. 6 Electricians AA Hill Electrical .................... 19 TTS Electrical ......................... 39 Embroidery & Haberdashery Pinks...................................... 9 Events Jack and the Beanstalk.......... 34 Rex Cinema ........................... 36 Rex Players ............................ 29 Farm Shops Norden Farm Shop ................ 13 Fencing Corbin Fencing....................... 35

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Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management ...40 Strategic Solutions — Allan Cruse..16 Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason.............18 Fitted Furniture Custom World........................40 Garage Doors Door Technique...................... 6 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre..........19 JT MOT Centre .......................23 Gifts Dolphin Collectables ..............18 Magpies.................................25 Philip Mills .............................17 Wareham Fairtrade ...............35 Hairdressers Danni’s Hair Salon ................. 9 Philip Mills .............................17 Wendy’s.................................14 Health & Fitness Daisy Chain Fitness ................19 Fit 4 Life .................................31 Slimming World .....................25 Home Furnishings M G Furnishings.....................37 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants Kemps Hotel .......................... 1 The Chequers Inn ...................20 The Kings Arms ......................11 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ...40 Insurance NFU Mutual ...........................27 Ironworking Newton Forge ........................14 Jewellers Georgian Gems ......................30 Key Cutting & Engraving John Hagans ..........................37 Kitchens Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens... 7 Ladies Fashion DressCode.............................. 8 Logs Reg Adams.............................12 Tim Crew................................23

Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason ............ 18 Model Shops Platform Models ................... 7 Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management... 40 Painters & Decorators Alchemy ................................ 29 Pest Control Terminator ............................ 12 Photographers Mark Coutts Photography ..... 6 Pictures & Picture Framing Courtyard Pictures................. 6 Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing ....................... 27 Heatwise ............................... 13 Purbeck Plumbing ................. 18 Property Maintenance D&K Property Maintenance .. 9 Simon Hart ............................ 12 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 33 Shoe Repairs John Hagans.......................... 37 Sofas Joe Knight.............................. 29 Taxis Jurassic Cabs ......................... 24 Tiles UK Tiles ................................. 2 Toy Shops The Purple Poppy .................. 15 Things2Do ............................. 5 Vets Wareham Veterinary Centre...... 12 Waste Services & Recycling Philip Trim ............................. 16 Watch & Clock Repair Alford Time Repair ................ 24 Will Writing Allan Cruse ............................ 24 Windows, Doors & Conservatories AM PM Glazing ..................... 22 Fix-it ...................................... 28

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