The Wareham District Directory - February 2011

February 2011

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4 The Wareham District Directory Edition 69

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney and Martin Budden

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for the March 2011 edition: 25th February 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 reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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Hello Wareham, Wool and Bere Regis!

Welcome to the 69th edition of The Wareham District Directory! Well it certainly is packed with lots of local trades pe ople f rom hai rd res se rs t o f oot specialists, to plumbers, electricians, UPVC experts, computer services, painter and decorators, blind specialists, carpet cleaners and many, many more! All are local to you and wanting to help. Please give any of them a call for some friendly advice or better still get them to fix a problem or improve an area for you. The longevity of the magazine is testament to all the calls you have made already!

Please continue. Do send any testimonials as we love to receive those and we can print them for you. We have many pages of local information. There is lots going on, so do join in where you can. For example there are films to watch at the Rex Cinema, lots of events on page 36 and there are also events to help raise funds for Cancer Care which are explained on page 30. There is news from the Town Council on page 10 and the Rotary have data for you to read on page 37. Don’t forget to send in your wordsearch to try and win the meal for two!

Martin, Steve and myself hope you are well and looking forward to some spring weather, after our few cold months.

All the Best,

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Paul Benedetti Specialist Interior & Exterior Decorator For all your painting and decorating needs, give Paul a call:

T: 01929 405391 M: 07515 103582 40 Knowlewood, Knap, Wool, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6ED

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Professionally trained & insured Work guaranteed to be of the highest standard No hidden charges • No VAT Local family run business Domestic & Commercial

Call Steve on

01929 553861 / 07974 529017 www.pile-up.co.uk Cut to customers requirements.

Prices on request Call Reg Adams

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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Misako Whyte Lovely, relaxing and de-stressing!!

Special offer for Christmas!!

Any treatment for £15. Gift vouchers £15.

01929 550760 Tues & Thurs early morning from 8am

E: misakowhyte@hotmail.com

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

All areas covered — free estimates

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

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Have a new look for spring!

We work with the individual to create the whole look.

Cuts with Phil and Colours with Lyn to work with your face shape, skin tone and eye colouring.

For appointments call on 01929 551855

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Talking about wildlife with

Frogs & Toads Frogs and toads are our most common amphibians, widely found throughout Britain. They bear a close physical resemblance, but can be distinguished by several features. Frogs have a smooth, moist skin and long legs designed for leaps and jumps, whereas toads have a drier, “warty” skin and shorter legs, crawling being their preferred way of moving about. Frogs are more varied in colour, ranging from shades of green and brown to grey and yellow, whilst toads are generally dark brown.

Providing the weather is warm enough, frogs and toads emerge from their wintering quarters as early as January to breed in ponds. Male frogs make sure they are the first to arrive and emit a low purring croak to attract a mate. Frogs lay their eggs in clumps, covered in protective jelly-like substance, whereas toads’ eggs are laid out in long strings.

The females lay thousands of eggs, but only a few survive to adulthood as spawn and tadpoles are extremely vulnerable.

Tadpoles develop in stages in a process known as metamorphosis, and emerge as adults after a few months. Those that survive can live for up to eight years in the wild. The toads’ survival odds are slightly better due to toxins produced by the glands in their skin, making them unpalatable to some predators.

Both frogs and toads feed on insects, slugs and worms, caught with their long tongues. Frogs, who can breathe through their skin, spend the majority of their lives in or near water, whereas toads are more terrestrial.

For what to look out for this month, see www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ things-to-do.html.

Niina Silvennoinen Frog getting feet wet

Photo by S Davis

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Town Council Meeting 25th January Major points from the meeting: Works to Pedestrian Rail Crossing Footbridge - Following discussion on works being carried out on the pedestrian footbridge at the Wareham rail crossing point, the Town Clerk was requested to write to Network Rail and request details of any plans they had in mind for the footbridge (since it was understood that these plans may soon be put into practice), plus details of what stage had currently been reached with regard to works at the footbridge. It was re-emphasised that the Council was strongly opposed to any plans for closure of this structure.

Change of Days/Council Calendar of Meetings – it was decided that the Council would continue to hold meetings on Tuesdays rather than Wednesdays as discussed at the last meeting and deferred. The Council’s Calendar of meetings for 2011/2012 Civic year was adopted, subject to one small change. The Calendar will shortly be available on the Council’s website.

Purbeck Community Cafe Executive Committee – Councillor Sue Elmes reported on plans to establish a temporary community cafe in the rear of the Salt Pig cafe in North Street, by kind permission of the owners, pending the possibility of more permanent premises in the town centre at a later stage.

Part Night Street Lighting – A letter of consultation from Dorset County Council on plans to reduce levels of street lighting in residential areas and thereby cut energy costs was discussed. A point raised

by Councillor Dina Adkins was taken up regarding the high levels of social activity after midnight, particularly at weekends, and that perhaps midnight was too early to be considering reducing levels of street lighting in residential areas, including those leading off the town centre. Other points raised: safety concerns for pedestrians and drivers who needed clear visibility of potholes and other damaged areas following severe winter weather, and the effect of any street lighting reduction on the operation of CCTV cameras, which needed good levels of light to work properly. A letter has been sent to the County Council on all of these points.

Royal British Legion Great Poppy Party Weekend – A letter from the Royal British Legion national Chairman, inviting organisations to celebrate the Legion’s 90th anniversary in a Poppy Party Weekend on 10th – 12th June, was discussed.

Various ideas were put forward including a street party, a cream tea for veterans in the Corn Exchange and a military band concert at the Recreation Ground. It was decided that Councillor Malcolm Russell would liaise with the Royal Armour Centre regarding the possibility of a band concert, the Poppy Party information pack would be applied for and ideas would be discussed further at the next meeting of the Policy, Resources and Finance Committee on 14th February.

Amenities Committee Plans for a permanent cricket practice net at the Recreation Ground, requested by the Wareham Cricket Club, were discussed at the meeting held on 12th January and a site meeting has since taken place to determine the best position. Funding for the nets will be supplied by the Cricket Club subject to a grant funding application. The nets will be open to all members of the community to use, other than times allocated to the cricket club.

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11 Wareham in Bloom – All Set for Britain in Bloom Finals – Calling all Supporters!

The Mayor of Wareham, Councillor Eric Osmond, is pleased to announce that Wareham has again been selected as a finalist in the prestigious national Britain in Bloom Competition. Wareham was last selected in 2008 when it was awarded a Silver Medal. This year’s judging - which follows on from the regional South and South East in Bloom Competition judging in July – will take place in early August. Wareham’s award will be announced at the finals ceremony in St Andrews, Scotland in September. With two competitions to prepare for, two portfolios of achievements and evidence to submit, plus a local Wareham in Bloom and Best Kept Allotments Competition to organise, the Committee will be busier than ever this year.

Current projects include a complete re-vamp and sponsorship of the roundabout at the northern entrance to Wareham. If there are any willing volunteers to lend a hand with planting, watering and maybe even joining our small Committee for no more than 6 meetings per year, perhaps YOU can help Wareham achieve even better than Silver in 2011? If you want to ‘Go for Gold’, please contact me on 01929 550771 for further details.

Billy Bloomer says Can YOU help?

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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All types of domestic, industrial & commercial installations

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Rewires & Consumer unit upgrades

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Inspection, testing, certification and reporting

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

HURRY WHILE STOCKS LAST! There are tickets still available for all performances of the Rex Players‘ new variety show ‘LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION!’ 7.30pm on Tuesday 8th, Wednesday 9th, Thursday 10th and Saturday 12th March, at the Rex Cinema, Wareham - £8.50 from Purbeck Information Centre, Wareham (01929 552740) – www.rexplayers.co.uk

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We are suppliers of Comfi-Sit Dual Motor Care Recliners

15 WEST STREET, WAREHAM DORSET BH20 4JS TEL: (01929) 552773 FAX: (01929) 554231

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Purbeck Bathrooms Everything you want for your bathroom And more‌.

Including complete suites, accessories & beautiful tiles from Porcelanosa Unit 5, Glenmore Business Park, Blackhill Road, Holton Heath, Dorset, BH16 6NL

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

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Are you ABSOLUTELY sure that it is necessary?

Trickett Welding offers an expert welding service to private and trade customers, designed to suit any budget. With a fully fitted workshop, the business also has expert staff allowing customers to get back on the road as quickly as possible.

In addition to their welding skills the Trickett team is well practiced in vehicle restoration. The company is owned by Nigel Trickett, who has been involved in the

vehicle mot welding and classic car restoration trade for many years. Nigel is more than able to take good care of your vehicle, having worked in this trade for the past 29 years.

Trickett Welding prides itself on providing a personal service, which can include collection and delivery of the vehicle to be repaired.

One story from a recent client is that she was quoted over ÂŁ800 by another garage to have a new exhaust fitted on her Suzuki Vitara. Nigel and his team were able to weld the original back to peak performance for just ÂŁ45! The client was almost in tears with delight at how much she had saved!

Give Nigel a call today on 01202 625050 to see how he and his team can help you in any aspect of your motoring needs!

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18 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

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

Also Kitchen Worktops and Polished Granites and heavy stone Memorial Seats.

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

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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

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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through the archway in South Street

Coffee Shop All lunches and sandwiches are freshly made to order

Tel: (01929) 552223

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Suttles Sponsor Dexter Sports YFC, a Local ‘Ability Counts League’ Team Isle of Purbeck and Poole-based stone and aggregates company Suttles has sponsored Poolebased Dexter Sports YFC, who recently achieved their goal of joining the Dorset and Wiltshire Ability Counts League. Suttles supplied all the team with rain jackets, giving the team a boost in their training and on match days.

Dexter Sports YFC consists of players with a variety of disabilities and levels of football ability. The section includes two players that are in the South West England Cerebral Palsy Squad and one in the Dorset Disability Under 18 Squad with another in the Under 14 Squad. The team includes players aged between 16 to 33 years and are based in the wider local area.

Paul Kybert, who runs Dexter Sports YFC said ‘We’re very proud of the team’s achievements and it’s great that a well established company such as Suttles is supporting all our hard work. We had a three year programme to get a team playing in an Ability Counts League, which we have now achieved by

Qualified Dorset NHS Provider

joining the Dorset and Wiltshire Ability Counts League. Prior to this we played friendlies and tournaments.’

Director of Suttles, Chris Suttle said ‘one of my sons, James, occasionally plays with the team. It’s a really well organised club and I’m proud to be able to give our support to these budding local footballers!’

For further information about Suttles, call 01929 439444 or go to www.suttles.co.uk For further information about Dexter Sports YFC, contact Paul Kybert on kybert@hotmail.co.uk

Paul Kybert (far left) and Chris Suttle (far right) with Dexter Sports YFC

Supplying all your aids to disabled living throughout Dorset & beyond

SUPPLY - SERVICE - HIRE - REPAIR - ADVICE

Purbeck Mobility Centre St Johns Hill, Wareham BH20 4NB

Tel: 01929 552623

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PERSONAL TRAINING One to one or with a friend to help you reach your own personal targets in health and fitness

PILATES CLASSES Every Monday and Wednesday evening at Sandford Middle School 6.30 and 7.30pm Every Friday morning at Carey Hall, Wareham at 9.30 and 10.30am

LIGHT’N’EASY CLASSES Thursday mornings at Lytchett Matravers Village Hall 9.30am and Carey Hall Wareham at 11.30am

Please call Alex for enquiries or to book a place

01929 553642 Alexandra Eversden Register Exercise Professionals Level 3

www.getfitwithalex.com

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Friday, 11th February for Four Days at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.05p.m.)

CHICO & RITA (15) An animated musical delight. A composer falls for a singer in post-revolutionary Cuba. The colour! The jazz! The fabulous retro-style animation!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, 15th February for Three Days – Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 7.45p.m.), Wednesday and Thursday at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.00p.m.)

AFRICA UNITED (12A) A group of young people trek across half of Africa to attend the opening of the 2010 World Cup. Energetic youngsters star in this colourful treat from Debs Gardner-Paterson.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 18th February for Seven Days - Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 7.50p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.05p.m.)

127 HOURS (15) Shades of TOUCHING THE VOID, the heroic true tale of the lone explorer (James Franco) driven to an extreme to survive a desert accident. Danny Boyle directs.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 18th February for Nine Days, until Saturday, 26th February - Friday, 18th at 4.00p.m. (ends 5.55p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 2.15p.m. (ends 4.10p.m.). Please note that, contrary to our usual custom, there will be a show on Sunday 21st at 2.15p.m.

TANGLED (PG) For the half term, Disney’s rendering of the tale of Rapunzel.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 25th February for Six Days (please note, not Sunday 27th) - Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.30p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.20p.m.)

BLACK SWAN (15) Darren Aronofsky’s extraordinary and intoxicating story of the dark side of ballet, starring Natalie Portman.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday, 27th February for One Day Only at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.20p.m.)

THE BIG SLEEP (PG) To open our season of films noirs, we present Howard Hawks’ tough laconic hardboiled 1946 thriller based on Raymond Chandler’s first novel, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.

This regular event will be hosted by John Foster, Principal Lecturer in Scriptwriting and Screenwriter in Residence, Media School of Bournemouth University.

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Thank You A big thank you to everyone who supported our festive morning, it was so lovely to see Liz and the Toddler Music Group who performed the nativity, we were totally amazed as she held the attention of all the children even the tiny babies, it was a sheer joy to see and we wish them all well for the coming year.

Thanks to Kath for playing our more traditional carols and to the rest of the choir for the morning who helped to make it a lovely festive occasion we also had two lovely Christmas Bible readings, and as we sang White Christmas the snow fell outside the window.

Can you help? Here are two appeals for help, is the person we are looking for you?

Help with transport?

We are looking for voluntary drivers who are willing to pick people up and bring them to the Pop In Place either on a Monday or a Friday and take them home again, this will enable us to reach out to people who can’t walk to the sessions. Please if you think that this is something that you can help with give me a call.

Technical Support?

Is there anyone who can set up a web site for us, if you feel that you can help with this please get in touch.

Pop In Place regular groups are as follows Healthy Eating Support Group will start up again next year on a Monday Morning from10.30 For the small fee of £1 you will be weighed and offered a food diary, everyone is welcome to come in and be weighed and have a coffee and a chat with others who are all in the same situation.

Poppets Baby and Toddler Group meets Thursday’s in term time 1.30 until 3pm at lower Drax Hall New people always welcome, as the School term starts this group will meet again at the Lower Drax Hall in North Street phone Trish White 01929 472418 for details, all most welcome.

The Pop In Sessions on a Monday and Friday morning 10 until 12 at the Lower Drax Hall All new comers are very welcome, Pop In for a coffee and a chat. We also take donations of good quality clothing, bric a brac and books, these are sold during the mornings to help fund our rental cost. Donations would be most welcome and a great help to our running costs.

Could you be a Volunteer?…… Have you ever thought of helping out in your own community New Volunteers are always welcome if you could spare a couple of hours on a Monday or a Friday to help to serve the teas once in while, I would love to hear from you, please ring me for a chat.

Pop In Place Performers Group Meets Thursday Evenings 6pm until 8pm except the 2nd Thursdays.

If you are aged between 7 and 16 and interested in joining us in March for the Youth based Summer Show in June please get in touch with me or with Pastor Jim as soon as possible.

Forthcoming Events IT’S PANTO TIME! Well its finally upon us, Aladdin the Village Pantomime, and its going to be in the words of Strictly’s Craig Revel Hallwood AMAZING darling, with a wonderful cast from very small children to beautiful princesses to adults from all walks of life, fantastic songs and great dance routines with a script worthy of the Mayflower, it’s a show not to be missed. On writing this the tickets are still available for the Friday Performance. The Panto is showing for two nights Friday 25th Feb and Saturday 26th Feb both at 7pm. We will sell tickets for the Dress Rehearsal on Thursday 24th Feb when we sell out, that performance will commence at the earlier time of 6.30pm

Thank you for your continued support, Alison Bennett Pop In Place Team Leader 01929 472023

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STARTS ITS NEW SEASON

Open all day Mon - Fri

AT WAREHAM RECREATION GROUND ON

THURSDAY 14th APRIL 2011 JOIN US FOR OUR

ENROLMENT DAY/AGM ON

THURSDAY 17th MARCH 2011 2.00pm — 4.00pm In the Corn Exchange, Wareham Town Hall Find out about our Club. New members welcomed.

Great social atmosphere.

Enquiries to: Mrs P Ashdown (Secretary) 01929 553633 Mrs M Gomes Maria (Chairman) 01929 553187

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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

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New Lives for Old! As this month arrives it heralds the last weeks in many areas for the pantomime season. I know there are some people for whom this form of live theatre is not exactly their ‘cup of tea’, but I have to confess I love it – particularly because of the interaction with the audience, both adults and children. So I am looking forward to taking part in the village pantomime this year - “Aladdin and his magical mystery teapot!” at the Drax Hall at the end of the month. There is a particularly famous line in this traditional panto where Abanazar, the wicked uncle, entices the Widow Twankey to exchange the old magic lamp for a brand new one. His cry as he comes on stage is “new lamps for old” or, in our updated version, “new teapots for old!”.

When it comes to material things nothing lasts forever in this life. And the offer to ‘throw out the old’ and replace it with something new can sometimes be irresistible. Unless of course you’re a man and it’s your favorite jumper that you’ve worn since the 1970s!! Whether it’s a car, a washing machine or a toaster – once it starts playing up we are usually glad to replace it. If only life was like that!!

Actually the Gospel message of the Bible says that God can give us new lives for old! When Jesus walked this earth two thousand years ago He made a bold statement of intent – in fact a promise for all who would follow Him. He said, I have come that you might have life, and have it more abundantly”.(John 10:10). New life with a capital ‘L’. This divine exchange can only take place as we come to Him in real repentance and faith, own up to our sinful nature and receive Him into our hearts and lives. The promise of God’s Word is this, “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation – the old has gone and the new has come.” (2 Corinthians 5:17).

When God says something you can believe it. Not one of His promises has failed and the wise words of the Bible have prevailed over the centuries, bringing divine wisdom and advice into our lives. You may choose to ignore such words and cling onto the life you have. That old life does not give you an automatic ticket to heaven. But as you allow the new life of God’s love and forgiveness to enter your heart through Jesus, God will give you an assurance that all will be well. And that life in Christ will take you safely to heaven when your time on this earth comes to an end. . And the quality comes from having a living relationship with Our Father God through the Lord Jesus Christ. . Why stick with your old life trying to struggle through in your own strength, when by coming to God and receiving His gift of salvation you can know an inner peace and strength that comes from the heart of God. And that life begins the moment you believe!

May you find God’s love in your life, Pastor Jim Morris The Manse Flat Butt Lane Bere Regis Tel: 01929 471270 New Season of Chapel Mums ‘n Toddlers Why not join our Chapel Toddlers Group? Each Monday in the Butt Lane Chapel; from 1.30pm-3.00pm.

Provides a safe environment for the youngsters to play. We have two main areas (a) a ride round area with a selection of wheeled toys and (b) a quieter carpeted soft play area. An opportunity for mums, dads or carers to get together over a drink of tea or coffee. Cost: 40p per child (includes adult and child’s drink!).

Why not come and join us. Just turn up or direct your enquiries to Mrs Janet Morris 01929 471270. Thank you.

SUNDAY WORSHIP EVERY SUNDAY at 10.00am & Junior Church for the youngsters The Chapel Toddlers Group - Mondays 1.30pm - 3pm The STS Youth Group - Mondays 6.30pm – 8.00pm The Bible Fellowship Group Tuesdays - 7.30pm – 9.15pm The Early Days Café for new mums and mums - Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30 The Sonseekers Youth Group - Fridays - 6.30pm – 8.00pm The TRUST Youth Club – Fridays - 8.00pm – 9.30pm For more information about the Bere Regis Congregational Church - contact Pastor Jim Morris on 01929 471270.

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Fundraising for Cancer Care in Wool & Winfrith

Dates for your diary Sat 19th Feb Italian Evening Winfrith Village Hall @ 7.30 pm £8 ticket 2 courses Bar For more details please contact Emeil 01305 852844 or Kate 01305 854838 Sat 19th March Table Top Sale D’urberville Hall Wool 9 -12 noon £5 table For more details please contact Sharon Palmer 01929 463714 or 07881533311 Sun 27th March Quiz Nite @ Black Bear Wool 7.30pm £10 table of 4 For more details please contact Jen Owens 01929 405526 Sat 21st May Barn Dance to Black Sheep D’Urberville Hall Wool - £10 ticket BYO drink and nibbles For more details please contact Sharon Palmer 01929 463714 or 07881533311

We look forward to your phone call and support

Wareham & District Archaeology & Local History Society

Wednesday 16 March at 7.30 pm at Wareham Middle School When Patrick Peade will talk about Benjamin Jesty, Dorset’s vaccinator.

For more information contact Lilian Ladle on: Tel: 01929 553144 Email: bestwall@tiscali.co.uk

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Events for Children With Additional Needs Ball Games, Trampolining & Activity Wall on Tuesday 22nd February 10-12 noon at Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham (for 7-16 year olds)

For a booking form contact call Artz+ and Sportz+ on 01305 252250 or email leisure@westdorset-dc.gov.uk To find out about other events across Dorset visit www.dorsetforyou.com/artz+

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Wasps • Bees

• Rats Mice • Ants Squirrels •Birds Fleas

All Purbeck areas covered

Mobile: 07831 351 877 www.terminatorcontrolltd.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 • • • • • • •

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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MOT • Servicing • Repairs Diagnostics Engine management specialists

Airbags • ABS Testing

Over 30 years experience Unit 1, Townsend Industrial Park Bere Regis, BH20 7LA

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WAGGY TAILS RESCUE, is a registered charity based in Ferndown. They rescue and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a good home.

Could I be your valentine?

My name is Draco and I am a v er y hands om e Rot tw ei ler / Doberman cross, about 18 months old. I wouldn’t be here at all if Waggy Tails Rescue hadn’t sent a van up to the Pound I was in and collected me and some of my friends. We were all about to be put to sleep on Christmas Eve! But now we all have a second chance and, although they have brought me to a lovely foster home - I would really like someone special to love.

I love people, but am not so keen on other dogs (and don’t mention the C. A. T word!). As you can see, I am a big, strong boy so need a big home with a large garden, or better still, some land which I could guard for you when I am not charging around!

I have been well looked after (my previous owners neutered me and I am also microchipped) and, despite my size, I do love to be cuddled. Could I cuddle you please?

For more information on Draco and his friends, please phone 01202 875000!

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Affiliated with the National Association of Flower Arrangement Societies (NAFAS)

Meet at the Carey Hall on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 2pm. We have a demonstrator, raffle, tea & biscuits.

Visitors very welcome £4.

If you would like more information please phone 01929 553503

Wareham Hospital League of Friends Annual General Meeting in the Wareham Methodist Church on Monday the 28th of February 2011 at 10.00am for 10.30 am start

The Purbeck Association of The National Trust It’s always a worry when you change something that’s been established for a long time. In our case a new year brought a change of venue for the public talks that we hold in Wareham.

For various reasons we’ve moved from the Parish Hall on the quay to Carey Hall in Mistover Road. We were worried that attendances might drop, but we had a sizeable audience, including many non-members, to hear the indefatigable Reg Saville talk about the Leeson Estate in Langton Matravers. The new venue is spacious and comfortable, and has lots of free parking, We’re hoping for an even bigger audience for our next talk there in March, when a member of the BSO will talk about the work of the Orchestra. We just need to work out a better arrangement for serving the free teas and coffees that end our meetings. Our monthly talks in Wareham and Swanage are open to everyone - watch out for our posters and listings in the local paper.

Our annual membership remains great value at only £5, or £7.50 for a couple. If you’d like to get more out of your own National Trust membership (or your status as a Trust Volunteer) by joining us, call Membership Secretary Jay Burke on 423775 or see our website www.purbecknt.org.uk.

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Agents for National Express Coach Tickets & Information . . . Making travel simpler All Month

Wareham Market every Thursday & Saturday

Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm

All Month

‘Picture Arne’ Photographic Competition

RSPB Arne

10 &24

Farmers Market

Wareham Town Hall 8 - 12

Weds

Wellies and Waders

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360 www.rspb.org.uk

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Broadmayne Market

St Martins Community Hall 2–3.30

01305 853765

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‘No Hall Too Small’

Winfrith Village Hall 7.30pm

01305 852117

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Half-Term Fun

Swanage Railway

01929 425800

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Animal Tracks

Corfe Castle Model Village

01929 481234

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Castle Quests

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

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Nutty about Nestboxes

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360 www.rspb.org.uk

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‘The Mousehole Cat’

Corfe Castle Village Hall 1.30pm

01929 480483

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‘No Hall Too Small’

Studland Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 450514

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‘Malina’s Dream’

Bere Regis Drax Hall 10.30am

01929 471342

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Talk: Richard Docherty

Tank Museum Bovington

01929 402359

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Pirate Explorer Trail

Studland Beach

01929 450259

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Rallye Sunseeker

Wareham Forest

www.rallyesunseeker.co.uk

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Jurassic Jaunts

11.15 Tyneham Village/ Worbarrow Bay, lunch at New Inn Church Knowle

£5 (lunch not included in price) 07790 474478

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Wedding Fair

Lulworth Castle and Park

0845 450 1054

www.rspb.org.uk/picturearne

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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Fashion Extravaganza Hosted by Stoborough Women's Institute On Thursday 4th November 2010 at 10 am the Rex Cinema became a hive of activity. The ladies from Stoborough W.I. had arrived and in true WI fashion got down to their tasks so that all would be ready for the start of the show at 7pm.

were from five outlets in Wareham. The Weldmar Trust, Sue Ryder, Dress Code, the Gallery Boutique and Joys. The models from the shops and members of Stoborough W.I. "strutted their stuff" and an excellent evening of fun was had by all.

Julie and her team from The Rex Cinema were on hand to put the lighting and sound system in place. Flowers and tulle were arranged, balloons inflated and raffle prizes displayed. The models arrived for their makeup and rails of clothes appeared. Finally the wine glasses were filled and it was 6.30 pm.

The purpose of the evening was to show what a variety of quality clothing is available in Wareham and to raise money for The Heroes Haven in Swanage.

The door opened and the public streamed in.

All 130 of them generously buying programmes and raffle tickets. The clothes

A big thank you to everyone who participated in one way or another and an even bigger thank you to all who bought tickets, programmes and raffle tickets because without you we would have been able to send "Heroes Haven" a donation of £500.

Rotary Club of Wareham A BIG ‘THANK YOU’ FOR YOUR SUPPORT Rotary Club of Wareham was out in force over the Christmas period and, thanks to the generosity of local residents, managed to raise over £3750.

We held our annual Rotary Tree of Light ceremony at Wareham Hospital on 11th December and, as a result of the kindness of the many people who sponsored a light in memory of a loved one, we raised £1690 from this event. This money will be shared equally between Wareham Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support Dorset.

S e c o n d l y, d e s p i t e a t ro c iou s w e a t h e r conditions, we raised over £2067 from our annual carol collections in Wareham, Northmoor, Sandford, Bere Regis and Wool between 6th-17th December and from our carols round the Christmas tree at Hyde Place

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in Wool on Christmas Eve. This money will be carefully spent supporting charitable causes both at home and abroad. A big thank you to all of you who helped us to raise this money.

Finally, may we bring to your attention the fact that 23rd February is Rotary Awareness Day and that we shall be carrying out several events during the month of February to make you more aware of what we do.

Also, why not visit our website on www.warehamrotary.co.uk to find out what we get up to?

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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Accountants MKL Partnership.................... 29 Aerials PurbeckAerials.co.uk ............. 29 Repairline .............................. 20 TTS Media ............................. 16 Bathrooms Purbeck Bathrooms ............... 14 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 3 Broadband & Telephone Utility Warehouse ................. 32 Builders Amos & Associates ................ 31 AMP ...................................... 32 Propoint ................................ 23 R. Harvey Ridge Ltd ............... 29 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Carpete Cleaning................... 12 Pile Up................................... 6 Carpets & Flooring Purbeck Flooring ................... 3 Community News Bere Regis Chapel.................. 28 Bere Regis Pop-in Centre ....... 26 Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 8 Fashion Show Success ........... 37 Purbeck Area NT.................... 35 Suttles Sponsor Ability Counts Team. 20 Waggy Tails........................... 34 Wareham Rotary................... 37 Wareham Town Council ........ 10 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 18 Dorset Office Supplies ........... 12 Purbeck Computer Centre ..... 27 Whizz Bits.............................. 6 Dry Cleaning & Laundry Creases.................................. 18 Electricians AA Hill Electrical .................... 12 TTS Electrical ......................... 16 Events Artz+ & Sportz+ ..................... 30 Fundraising for Cancer Care .. 30 Purbeck Events ...................... 36 Rex Cinema ........................... 24 Rex Players ............................ 12

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Wareham & Dist. A & L H Soc. .... 30 Wareham Croquet Club .........27 Exhausts Trickett Welding ....................17 Fencing Corbin Fencing .......................11 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management ........40 Positive Solutions — Allan Cruse ........14 Purbeck Wealth Management ........40 Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason.............18 Garage Services APD........................................21 Bere Regis MOT Centre..........32 JT MOT Centre .......................29 Trickett Welding ....................17 Gifts Fairtrade................................35 Hairdressers Danni’s Hair Salon .................21 Philip Mills ............................. 7 Health & Beauty Fit 4 Life .................................22 Misako Whyte........................ 6 The Foot Clinic ....................... 5 Home Furnishings M G Furnishings.....................13 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants Gilly’s Coffee Shop Kings Arms............................. 9 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ........40 Insurance NFU Mutual ...........................23 Interior Design Three B Design....................... 5 Kitchens Kitchen Facelift ......................25 Landscaping Supplies Suttles.................................... 1 Locksmith & Key Cutting John Hagans ..........................19 Logs Reg Adams............................. 6 Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason.............18

Mobility Aids Purbeck Mobility ................... 20 Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ....... 40 Nursing Homes Forest Hill House ................... 39 Painters & Decorators Alchemy ................................ 13 Paul Benedetti....................... 5 Pest Control Terminator ............................ 31 Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing ....................... 16 Heatwise ............................... 7 Heatwise ............................... 15 Purbeck Plumbing ................. 12 Stuart Palmer ........................ 9 Printers UtharaPrint.com ................... 2 Property Maintenance Simon Hart ............................ 18 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 33 Scaffolding S&D Scaffolding..................... 18 Shoe Repairs & Key Cutting John Hagans.......................... 19 Taxis Jurassic Cabs ......................... 6 Tiles UK Tiles ................................. 1 Vets Wareham Veterinary Centre...... 27 Waste Services & Recycling Philip Trim ............................. 23 War on Waste ....................... 25 Will Writing Allan Cruse ............................ 6 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Fix-it ...................................... 15

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