The Wareham District Directory - February 2012

February 2012

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We Sell: Basketware suitable for shopping, logs and storage, Moccasins, lots of hats for all occasions and much more!

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The Wareham District Directory Edition 81

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney and Martin Budden at Dorset Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for March 2012 edition: 23rd February 2012 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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Hello Wareham, Wool & Bere Regis!

Well we certainly have some cold weather at the moment… though not as bad as that in Russia where I heard it is as low as –32°C! We have been pretty lucky so far this year and I have to admit that, being a Northern lass, I quite like a bit of snow, throwing snowballs and making snowmen. In fact a holiday I have never had and only dreamed of is one in the French Alps surrounded by snow, in a log cabin with a large open real fire. I will put that on my list for Santa next year! Now back to reality, we have a full little book this month. There are many trades people here as well as other shops and services to help you.

Fab Frocks have some really wonderful dresses on pages 16 and 17. Custom World have some wonderful bedrooms on pages 12 and 13. Philip Mills can give you the exact hair style to suit your face and skin colour — pages 6-7. There are plumbers, gardeners, blinds, computer repairs, hand made toys and even a chimney sweep all inside! The index at the back gives you a full list of all the services inside. Do mention The Wareham District Directory when you make any calls or bookings. This makes all the difference and I thank you for this. If you have an event you would like to promote, we can do that for you for free. If you have a business and would like to be included please give me a call.

Our rates are great and we offer free editorial for three month bookings. Congratulations to the winner of the meal for two… there is another one to win this month. Stephen and I wish you a great month of February.

Best Wishes,

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Shaped and coloured to suit just you!

You may have seen what you think is the perfect style, but is it right for you?

Philip and Lyn Mills focus on you to give a service that is different from many other hairdressers.

Lyn studied at Salisbury College and has over 8 years experience. Her specialist training in colour analysis enables her to look at your skin tone and eye colour to create a colour match to suit.

Philip has over 27 years experience and has travelled around the country teaching workshops and running seminars. He works with your hair to create a style that suits the shape of your face.

They also offer a wedding service that can be experienced in the salon or Philip can travel to you.

Philip Mills Hair Design Salon provides a warm, relaxing atmosphere and has now been in Wareham for over 7 years. The salon's popularity has increased with many clients travelling long distances to receive expert service and advice.

Philip and Lyn have grown the business and developed a large client list which extends beyond the borders of Wareham, receiving clients from as far as France and Italy! Their name has become well known across the south for superior quality of work.

They pride themselves on having the most up to date education in the hair industry and offer both modern and contemporary styles.

They specialize in hair cutting for all ages and gender, styling, creative colouring, highlighting, scalp treatments, corrective colouring and wedding parties.

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Salon premises at 49 North St, Wareham

Philip Mills, Creative Director

Lyn Mills, Colour Technician

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Have a new look for spring!

Philip and Lyn Mills provide a wealth of experience that will make your visit to the salon a memorable one.

The moment you arrive at Philip Mills Hair Design, you will receive a warm welcome from our friendly staff and get to enjoy an atmosphere that is both relaxing and comforting.

Lyn works with your skin tone and eye colour to ensure the right colour to suit you and then Phil works the cut around your face shape giving the very best result that is personal to you!

Complimentary Rombouts Coffee or Fruit and Herbal Teas will be provided.

Rent a chair Have you got clientelle and want to expand your business?

We would would like a professional stylist to join our business and to help grow theirs.

All enquires in the strictest confidence.

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

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

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 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

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

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

Check out all our promotions at thepethealthpartnership.co.uk WAREHAM VETERINARY CENTRE 17 East Street, BH20 4NN

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

(01202) 624140

Cut to customers requirements.

Prices on request Call Reg Adams

CALL IN AND SEE US OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE

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Congratulations - Councillor Eric Osmond MBE! Many congratulations from all at Wareham Town Council and the people of Wareham Town to Councillor Eric Osmond, who has been awarded an MBE ‘for services to Wareham’ in the New Year’s Honours List. A native of Winfrith Newburgh and twice Mayor, Councillor Osmond is a long serving member of Wareham Town Council and Purbeck District Council and was a founder member of Wareham in Bloom in 1994. Under his leadership as Chairman, Wareham in Bloom has achieved a series of notable successes in the regional South and South East in Bloom competitions (three Gold awards in a row, several Silver Gilts) and represented the South of England at two national Britain in Bloom finals in 2008 and 2011, bringing great credit on the town. A tireless worker for the Wareham community, Councillor Osmond was given a hearty round of applause at the 24th January Town Council meeting by his fellow councillors.

He and his wife Renate now await the call to the Palace to meet Her Majesty the Queen on the big day and we wish them both a very Councillor Eric Osmond, MBE happy day.

Diamond Jubilee Working Party The Town Council has formed a Diamond Jubilee Working Party to ensure that Wareham does not miss out on the celebrations to mark Her Majesty’s accession to the throne in June 1952. The Town Clerk gave a report of the first meeting to the 24th January Council meeting. There is now a plan, subject to Amenities Committee approval, to take over Howards Lane car park for the day on Monday 4th June - a bank holiday - so that various community organisations can stage a Big Lunch street party for the public on a ‘bring your own’ basis from mid-day. The afternoon will include entertainment and a special visit by the Queen and Prince Philip (or someone very similar to them!) as part of the celebrations. Watch this space in future issues for further details.

Olympic Flame Day The official route for the Olympic Flame has now been announced and the Flame will be coming to Purbeck on Friday 13th July, 2 weeks before the Olympic Opening Ceremony in London. Torch bearers will come to Wareham via Swanage, Corfe Castle and Stoborough and will enter Wareham across the South Bridge at the River Frome. For security reasons, no timings have yet been announced. It is anticipated that local schools will turn out in force for street lining and flag waving, together with large numbers of members of the public. Further details will be announced when known.

Volunteer of the Year Wareham’s ‘Volunteer of the Year’ 2011 was chosen by selection panel in November and announced at the annual Christmas Reception at the Corn Exchange on 9th December. The Mayor, Councillor Doreen Cleaton, presented a special framed certificate/bouquet of flowers to Mrs Rozanne Longstaff of Wessex Oval, Wareham. Reference was made to her many years of voluntary service including scouting and youth action, Stoborough Women’s Institute, the Royal British Legion’s Women’s Section and her long membership of the Wareham in Bloom Committee - where her unfailing support has been a key element in the award of several major awards. At Wareham’s fortnightly Farmers Markets, Rozanne is often to be seen making teas and coffees for stallholders, and she recently organised a programme of speakers for Sandford Womens League. Well done, Rozanne!

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PC Moira Connolly Retires On the same evening, Moira Connolly was honoured with a special framed certificate signed by the Mayor which testified to her recent retirement from the Police Service and in recognition of outstanding service to the community of Wareham. PC Connolly joined the Police in 1980 and in 2002 she became Wareham’s Community Beat Officer with the onset of the Safer Neighbourhood Team, becoming Safer Neighbourhood Officer in 2008. A staunch member of Wareham’s PACT (Partners and Communities Together), Moira has been a popular community police officer and a familiar face on the streets of Wareham. She will be sorely missed and we wish her a happy retirement.

Presentation on Digital Switch-over in Wareham On 21st March 2012, the Rowridge group of TV transmitters which supply analogue TV signals to the eastern parts of Dorset will shut down permanently. Tony Gray of Digital UK Meridian Region attended the January Council meeting to give a presentation on the forthcoming digital switchover in the Wareham and Purbeck area - due to take place on 7th and 21st March. Old TV’s can be updated, aerials will be unaffected and there are 65 Freeview channels available. Installers should not be persuading members of the public to buy new equipment! An information service is available at www.digitaluk.co.uk/meridian and there is a help scheme freephone service on 0800 40 85 900 to anyone who is 75 or over, has lived in a care home for 6 months or more, or received certain disability benefits or is registered blind or partially disabled. Visit www.helpscheme.co.uk for full details.

Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre Move to Public Library At the 24th January meeting, Tourist Officer Holly Lagden and Centre Manager Liz Roberts gave a presentation on the planned move of the Purbeck Information and Heritage Centre to the Public Library in South Street on 20th – 23rd February. The centre will be re-named the ‘Discover Purbeck’ Information Centre’ and share integrated reception facilities within the library. The previous centre will return to the diocese of Wells and the Rev Andy Bowerman, Wareham’s Rector, has plans for a youth/ community centre project ”.

Wareham Town Council contact: 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

Rotary Club of Wareham Our thanks go out to all who donated to our Tree of Light appeal, as well as to our door-to-door carol collection, in the lead up to last Christmas.

As a result of your generosity, a total of £1,401 was raised from the Tree of Light and this will be shared equally between Wareham Hospital and the Macmillan Nurses Cancer Appeal. Donations to our carol collection totalled £2,148 and this will be used in full towards charitable, as well as other deserving local and individual causes, throughout the year ahead. We are always pleased to supply details of causes supported or indeed of any activities of the Wareham Club.

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worldwide is the provision of service to the community in which each club is based. If you think that our Club may be able to assist in events that you may be planning, we would be pleased to hear from you.

One upcoming event in particular to mention; on Saturday 25th February, there will be a Global Swimathon to try and attain an entry in the Guinness Book of Records and also to raise funds for Rotary’s worldwide campaign for the eradication of polio. Our part will be a swim for all at the Purbeck Sports Centre between 11.45am and 12.45pm. Please see our website at www.warehamrotary.co.uk for more details.

Richard Smith

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Custom World 30th Anniversary Custom World is a well-known and respected local Company. We are proud to be celebrating our 30th Anniversary this year and we plan to make it a year to remember.

We are also excited to announce an opportunity for anyone living in Dorset, Wiltshire or Hampshire to have a bedroom or home office designed and installed free, up to the value of ÂŁ3000.00.

We would like to invite people to write or email us nominating a friend or family member, telling us why they deserve to have their bedroom or home o ffice transfo rme d with b e a u t i f u l c u s to m m ad e f i t te d furniture.

The lucky person chosen by our panel of judges will receive a Design consultation and work with the designer to create the room of their dreams. Their furniture will then be m anufacture d by o ur te am o f professional joiners and then installed by our in house fitters.

They will be able to choose any colour and design from our vast range and if they wish, they can visit our workshop to see their furniture being made.

Please send nominations to: office@customworldbedrooms.co.uk or 38 Cobham Road, Ferndown Industrial Estate, Wimborne,BH21 7NP, to arrive by 28th May 2012.

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Stunning scenes create a sell-out event at Moors Valley Country Park Nearly 100 keen wildlife enthusiasts gathered at Moors Valley Country Park on 30th January to hear from two local award- winning wildlife photographers, Poole’s Brian Chard and Southamptonbased Alex Mustard.

The sell out event marked the official launch of the British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition at the Park, which features over 70 stunning shots, ranging from our best loved animals to those seldom spotted. It can be seen at Moors Valley Country Park until 4 March.

Both Brian and Alex received Highly Commended awards in the prestigious competition. Brian for a wonderfully detailed picture called ‘Red Deer in Blizzard’ while Alex’s intriguing shot of a ‘Grey Seal Beneath Cliffs’ was taken off Lundy Island in Devon.

Whilst both answered questions on the night, Alex’s stunning presentation of his underwater photography proved doubly fascinating, not only inspiring the audience by the quality of his images but also offering some understanding into the way in which he captures the beauty of his underwater world.

Alex’s award-winning seal image shows the cliffs of Lundy Island while the bottom of the picture is underwater. “I wanted to create a photo that would allow people who have never looked underwater to relate to the seals” said Alex, “so I designed and had built a large 55cm (almost 2 foot) front element for my

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underwater camera that would allow me to take this photo both above and below the rough surface of the sea at the same time”.

Now in its third year, the British Wildlife Photography Awards exhibition can be seen at Moors Valley until 4 March.

Admission is free but car parking charges do apply.

Entry is now open for the 2012 British Wildlife Photography Awards. For details go to www.bwpawards.org.

Alex Mustard and Brian Chard

Horton Road, Ashley Heath, Nr Ringwood, Dorset, BH24 2ET Tel: 01425 470721

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Prom Perfection

As thousands of teenage girls across the south start to gear up for their school proms, Bournemouth-based boutique – Fab Frocks of Westbourne is getting ready for the ‘Prom Queen’ rush.

The 2012 prom collection is now in stock with a choice of over 500 dresses, one of the largest collections of prom dresses in Dorset. Fab Frocks director Tracie Beardsley says: “A girl's first school prom has to be one of the most important social events in a teenager's calendar so get planning what you’re going to wear now!”

You’ll definitely be spoilt for choice at Fab Frocks with everything from beautiful Cinderella-style ballgowns to short and sassy 1950’s style prom frocks. So whether it’s long or short, fru-fru or plain, trendy or traditional, vintage or vamp – they’ve got the lot!

As well as so much choice, Fab Frocks also has over ten years experience specialising in prom dresses and has even been featured on television. The friendly staff can help you find the dress of your dreams as well as advise you on those all-important accessories such as handbags, jewellery and tiaras.

Tracie Beardsley adds: “Because we know the most important thing is to get you looking a million dollars for your prom night, we offer dresses that suit all shapes and sizes. We are one of the only boutiques in the country, let alone the county, to offer size 2 prom dresses in some of our collections. Our size range goes from 2 through 20 and up to a size 26 by special order.”

“We know how important your prom is so at Fab Frocks we keep a register of every dress we sell for each prom event. To help reduce the risk of seeing another girl in the same dress, we aim not to sell the same style in the same colour to anyone else at your school. And don’t forget – our prices are competitive with the high street stores and you won’t see rail upon rail of the same dress!”

Fab Frocks has also teamed up with top mobile hair and make up consultants Brideshair.co.uk and Model Makeovers to offer prom girls discount when they book a group hair or makeup session for four or more.

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American style prom dresses by Mori Lee are now available exclusively at Fab Frocks

Fun and flirty prom dresses are now available at Fab Frocks of Westbourne

Fab Frocks of Westbourne 17 Seamoor Road, Westbourne, Bournemouth BH4 9AA. Tel: 01202 765352 Visit: www.fabfrocks.co.uk Open: Monday to Friday 10am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 5.30pm. Also open every Sunday from 11am to 4pm throughout March, April and May.

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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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Commercial Laundry & Dry Cleaners Services include: Commercial Laundry — Hotels, nursing homes, restaurants, hairdressers, B&Bs, pubs and campsites

Domestic Laundry — Duvets, curtains, settee covers, blankets & throws, ironing service

Hand Finished Dry Cleaning — Laundry collection and delivery service

Competitive rates E: snjhall@btinternet.com

Tel: 01929 553355 7 North St., Wareham, BH20 4AB

Tel: 07803 265481 Unit B15, Holton Heath Trading Park, BH16 6LT

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Ilmu Hisab Secret Breathing is a martial art like no other. In the Full Classes you will learn techniques with Master Chris that you will not learn elsewhere. Using his secret breathing technique to activate your ki (or chi) energy, you will not only build up the strongest and most resilient abdominal muscles, you will build your inner power so that you can withstand impact.

Strengthening you from the inside out! This is the ultimate system of self defence. “The art of fighting without fighting,� said Bruce Lee. There is no student to student fighting in Ilmu Hisab, the Grand Master forbids it.

The ultimate goal of Ilmu Hisab is to learn to heal.

This can also be learned in the much gentler side of the Art in the Tai Ki classes where you will learn gentle movements along with the secret breathing art to heal yourself, increase your overall fitness & strength, building confidence and reducing stress.

The next Tai Ki course starts soon, so please register your interest with Master Chris on 01929 551742. There will be a FREE INTRODUCTORY session where you can register for either the Full Martial Art Classes or Tai Ki Course.

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Full Martial Arts Classes Self Defence, fitness, patterns

Tai Ki Courses Gentle Flowing Movements

SECRET BREATHING

Healing

Learn to heal yourself and others or come for a private healing session

AN ANCIENT AND RARE INTERNAL MARTIAL ART FROM MALAYSIA TO ACTIVATE KI POWER Includes relaxation, mind concentration and meditation. Small classes.

Contact Master Chris on: Wareham 01929 551742 www.martialartsdorset.com Email: chris@ilmuhisab.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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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

Piano/keyboard & violin Do you want to play?

Lessons for all ages and levels.

Children from 5 yrs. Adult beginners very welcome. Professional lady teacher.

Tel: 01929 550936

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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All types of domestic, industrial & commercial installations

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Rewires & Consumer unit upgrades

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Inspection, testing, certification and reporting

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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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opposite Sainsburys

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Ten minutes, 3 times a week… can make all the difference!

Try the following four exercises every other day and feel your body become stronger and more toned.

Squats (thighs & buttocks) Stand tall, feet slightly apart, toes pointing forwards. Squat as though you are about to sit into a chair, then once you have reached sitting position stand upright again. Make sure you keep your knees in line with your toes and your weight in your heels. Repeat 8-12 times.

Push Ups (arms, chest) On all fours, knees beneath hips, hands slightly wider than shoulders. Lower chest towards the floor keeping your torso strong, then extend arms to lift your upper body. Repeat 8-12 times

Back Extensions Lay face down on the floor, stretch from fingers to toes. Tighten navel to spine. Extend and lift alternate legs and opposite arm. Breathe smoothly. If you feel any back strain keep your arms lowered and avoid lifting legs too high. Repeat 8-12 times

Abdominals Lay on your back, knees bent feet on floor. Pull your navel in towards spine. Extend alternate legs along the floor. For more of a challenge, try lifting your foot off the floor as you extend – but if your back starts to arch, keep your heel in contact with the ground. Repeat 8-12 times.

Alexandra Eversden is a Personal Trainer, qualified Pilates and fitness instructor and a member of the Register of Exercise Professionals.

LOCAL FITNESS CLASSES MON

6.30pm 7.30pm

PILATES PILATES

Sandford Middle School Sandford Middle School

WED

6.30pm 7.30pm

PILATES PILATES

Sandford Middle School Sandford Middle School

THUR

9.30am 11.30am

LIGHT’N’EASY LIGHT’N’EASY

Lytchett Matravers Vill Hall Carey Hall Wareham

FRI

9.30am 10.30am

PILATES PILATES

Carey Hall, Wareham Carey Hall, Wareham

If you would like to know more, or to book a place on a class please call Alex

01929 553642

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www.getfitwithalex.com

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350 years on!

This year we celebrate 350 years of Congregational witness in the village. Philip Lamb, Vicar of Bere Regis, is considered the founder of the Congregational Church in this parish following the ejection of several puritan clergymen on 24th August 1662. In that same year the very first gathering of Dissenters – as they were called in those days – met in various houses, but sadly, no clear records exist. But on the 10th July 1711 a house called “Lockyers” was licensed for such meetings and the house of Mary Batrix (or Battricks), widow, was licensed on 10th January 1721.

This latter house may have been the meeting house in Blind Street, which continued to be used until 1820, when it reverted to a normal dwelling. What is now The Drax Hall had been the Congregational Chapel prior to 1783, and existed at least before 1777, described in some preserved documents as a Dissenting Meeting House. The Butt Lane property began life as a village schoolroom in 1871 with The Manse being added in 1877. This was eventually to be extended and the formal opening of the new Congregational Chapel in Butt Lane took place on the 9th February 1893.

From it’s earliest times there has been a recognition that ‘the Church’ is not the bricks and mortar of the building, but the people who have come in repentance and faith to Jesus Christ and received Him into their lives. Each individual has been added and each individual has a vital part to play. In the Bible Christians are described as ‘living stones’ that are being formed and fashioned, under God’s mighty hand, into a living temple – in other words ‘the church’ is a flexible mobile worship centre. At a moment’s notice it can be there for someone in need. It is not an organization – it is a living organism created and sustained by God’s Holy Spirit.

At the moment we have no plans to hold big celebrations or a thanksgiving service, although we are indebted to the Lord who has preserved such a bold witness for Jesus in the village down through many generations. The best way to thank the Lord and celebrate His goodness to us is simply to continue to stand firm on the fundamentals of our faith and hold fast to the testimony entrusted to us. The church in Butt Lane is made up of ordinary people from different walks of life and different backgrounds, but who have experienced God’s forgiveness and have entered into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Having said all that, we are aware that each one of us as Christians is a ‘work in progress’and as we submit to the Lord He will develop those characteristics in us that will glorify Him. Congregationalists have always emphasised the authenticity and veracity of God’s Word the Bible.

We hold fast to the teaching that it doesn’t merely ‘contain’ the truth – but it is in essence the infallible source of all Christian doctrine.

This month we are holding an open public meeting where the American Bible teacher, Justin Peters, will be speaking on the subject of “Sola Scriptura” – the Latin term which simply means ‘by scripture alone’. The meeting is scheduled to be held in the Chapel on Thursday 9th February at 7.30pm. You are most welcome to join us and Justin will be happy to answer questions following his presentation.

With love in Jesus, Pastor Jim Morris The Manse Flat, Butt Lane, Bere Regis Tel: 01929 471270

Bere Regis Chapel, Butt Lane - WORSHIP EVERY SUNDAY at 10.00am & Junior Church for the youngsters

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OLIVER CHIMNEY SWEEP Clean, professional, tidy and reliable chimney sweeps. Offering a wide range of services. Members of the Guild of Master Sweeps.

Also available for traditional good luck appearances at weddings!

0800 013 3323 / 07889 488010 info@oliver-chimney-sweeps.co.uk www.oliver-chimney-sweeps.co.uk

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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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Friday, 10th February for Seven Days

WAR HORSE (12A) Tuesday at 6.00 (ends 8.40pm), Saturday at 8.15pm (ends 10.55pm) and for the rest of the run at 7.15pm (ends 9.55pm)

Michael Morpurgo’s book brought to the screen by Stephen Spielberg. Jeremy Irvine plays the lad who follows his beloved horse to the battlefields of WW1.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, 11th February until Saturday 18th February (excluding Sunday 12th) (Matinee logo)

HUGO (U) 2.15pm (ends 4.40pm)

Set in the early days of cinema, Martin Scorsese presents the story of a little boy living in a Paris railway station and the mystery of a robot. With Ben Kingsley, Sacha Baron Cohen and Asa Butterfield.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, 11th February for One Night Only (Saturday Classic logo)

YOU CAN’T TAKE IT WITH YOU (U) At 6.00 pm (ends 8.00pm)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 17th February for Seven Days

W.E. (15) Tuesday at 6.00 (ends 8.15p.m.), Saturday at 8.00p.m. (ends 10.15p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m.(ends 9.30p.m.)

Madonna’s highly successful story of the romance between Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson. With James D’Arcy and Andrea Riseborough.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, 18th February for One Night Only (Saturday Classic logo)

ON THE TOWN (U) At 6.00p.m. (ends 7.35p.m.)

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday Classic, but brought forward to Friday and shown at the regular time.

28th February to 3rd March The REX PLAYERS present GOING FOR GOLD Tickets from Wareham Tourist information.

The REX will reopen on Friday 9th March, with new sound system, new screen & new curtains.

Despite the new sound system we shall be opening with a certain silent film! See you all then!

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Supporting musicians through The Michael James Music Trust Established in 1981 in memory of the young organist and conductor Michael James BA, FRCO, to discover, promote, educate and support gifted young musicians.

Based in Wimborne Minster, the charity has its local representative as Brian Barker, proprietor of quaint and attractive Georgian Gems in Swanage High Street.

Since the Trust was established in 1981, over 550 students have been helped to reach their goals in the field of music, goals which they may not otherwise achieve.

The Trust is funded by annual concerts, by donations and personal covenants or capital gifts. If you would like to support the Trust or find out more please contact Brian at: Georgian Gems, 28 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU Tel: 01929 424697 Website: www.georgiangems.co.uk

Verbal valuations £1 • Any item Proceeds to go to The Michael James Music Trust

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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The Purbeck Association of The National Trust Our year started badly when our January speaker had to cancel. Luckily our March speaker was able to reschedule. He was Hugh Roberts, a guide at Wells Cathedral, and how entertaining he was. He spoke about Misericords, the small carved shelves fitted on the underside of choir stalls so that when the seat was tipped up, choristers could rest without appearing to sit.

Misericords go unseen by most people, and in medieval times when most were carved they would only ever be seen by clergy and choristers. The carvers were given free rein, and came up with wonderful designs, some of which you wouldn’t expect to see in a church! The one in the photo dates from 1379, and shows a woman, naked except for a net and sandals, riding on a goat (but keeping one foot on the ground), and carrying a rabbit. It’s a long story apparently …. Hugh certainly met the challenge of providing us with information and entertainment. All our talks are open to everyone, and are great value as the £2.50 entry fee includes refreshments. Watch out for our posters, or get more out of your 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 join, 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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Talking about wildlife with

Dormice The common or hazel dormouse was once widespread throughout Britain, but these days it is mainly found in the southern counties. Its adorable looks with large black eyes, golden brown fur, chubby build and fluffy tail have made this diminutive creature one of our most popular mammals.

Dormice are elusive and virtually impossible to spot as they are nocturnal and, being excellent climbers, spend most of their active time high above ground, foraging for food amongst the tree tops. Their diet consists mainly of frui ts, in se c ts, b e rrie s a nd nu ts, hazelnuts being of particular importance in the autumn, when the dormice fatten up in preparation for hibernation. They are extremely sensitive to weather and can spend up to three quarters of their life hibernating or torpid in order to save energy and survive harsh weather conditions. Dormice build hibernation nests made of leaves and grass on the ground, where they spend the winter curled up in a tight ball.

Dormice generally produce one litter a year with about four young. If the weather conditions are favourable, they may

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have a second litter. Dormice like some structure in their habitat and are found in woodland with plenty of undergrowth, hazel coppice, scrub and thick hedgerows. Dorset is still fortunate to have good populations of dormice, though they are hard to find.

DWT runs recording schemes on a number of its nature reserves, not just in woodland but also in hedges and coastal scrub. They are strictly protected by the UK and European law and it is illegal to disturb them or their habitat. You can help to conserve the dormouse by adopting one through the Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Adoption Scheme online at our website www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ adopt-a-dormouse. It makes a great Valentine’s Day gift!

Common Dormouse.

Photo by Tom Chalmers

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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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When Princess Elizabeth became Queen You’ve got to be at least 65 if you can remember when the Queen succeeded her father, King George VI on 6 February 1952. And what a different world it was then!

I vividly remember the moment on that cold February day when I switched on my radio at midday and heard absolutely nothing! Turning up the volume I could just hear the muffled noise of a bell tolling. Telling a neighbour my radio had gone wrong, I received the answer: ‘Oh, the King is dead!’ Oddly, that was how the radio ‘Home Service’ dealt with that momentous news!

Today, of course, televisions and radios would be jabbering non-stop – but in those days everything was so, so different.

N ot on ly was it a world with ou t televisions (except for a very few), but also a world without supermarkets, motorways, credit cards, detergents, microwave ovens, central heating,

Radio in 1950s was a family affair

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washing machines, computers, plastics, mobiles - and most people didn’t even have phones in their homes either.

It was a world when everything closed up on Sundays (and most shops had an ‘early closing day’ in the week as well). It was a world when sugar was still being rationed, although it was almost seven years since the war had ended. Murderers were still being hanged ‘by the neck until they were dead’, young men were being called up for National Service, people still had Identity Cards, and of course we all paid for our goods in good old pounds, shillings, and pence (remember those little robins on our farthings?)

There were so few cars on the roads at that time that anyone lucky enough to have a car could park anywhere they wanted – right outside any shop or building for as long as they pleased.

Rather naively, a Salisbury town planner in 1949 – just three years before the Queen’s accession – spoke of a novel idea of making ‘car stands’ (we would call them multi-storey car-parks), adding that ‘when these facilities are provided, the standing of cars in the central streets and in the market place should no longer be necessary.’ Notice that even the words ‘park’ and ‘car park’ weren’t in use! He quaintly calls them ‘car stands.’

In those days, of course, everyone used trains much more, even to get to the remotest villages – because almost every hamlet was within striking distance of our incredibly large and complex railway

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A 1953 farthing n etwork. Dr B ee ch in g h ad n ’t y et perpetrated his ruthless demolitions.

Steam trains were still pulling first, second, and third class carriages. What a class-system!

Clothes, especially for men, were dull and unimaginative, with white or grey shirts only. Menus were strictly noncontinental. No Chinese take-aways. Or Indian. Or anything else. Wives, on the whole, stayed at home and never had

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independent careers. Kids left school at 14. Sainsbury’s still had counters where you ordered your food from shop assistants.

As for world leaders, President Truman, Stalin, Tito, Mao Tse Tung, and Winston Churchill were still in office. And maps still showed countries such as the USSR, Ceylon, Jugoslavia, Czechoslovakia, and Rhodesia. But people hardly ever went abroad for their holidays.

What will another sixty years bring?

Watch this space!

David Hilliam • • • • • • • • David Hilliam is a local writer and lecturer, and is Secretary of the Southbourne Literary Society. His latest books, The Little Book of Dorset and Tig’s Boys, are available in all good bookshops.

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

Accountants PJC Accounting Services ........ 25

Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management ...40 Strategic Solutions — Allan Cruse..18

Landscaping Supplies Suttles ................................... 1 The Stone Zone...................... 5

Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason............. 8

Logs Reg Adams ............................ 8

Arts & Crafts Thumbelina ........................... 26

Fitted Furniture Custom World........................13

Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason ............ 8

Bathrooms C&C Bathrooms..................... 23 Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens .. 25

Garage Doors Door Technique......................40

Model Shops Platform Models ................... 35

Garage Services JT MOT Centre ....................... 6 VASworks...............................19

Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management... 40

Aerials Repairline .............................. 18 TTS Media ............................. 9

Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 3 Builders AMP ...................................... 18 Propoint ................................ 31 Purbeck Home Improvements.. 1 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweep........... 29 Clothing Bournemouth Jeans............... 32 Fab Frocks ............................. 17 Community News Bere Regis Chapel.................. 28 Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 34 Michael James Music Trust ... 31 Purbeck Area NT.................... 32 Stunning scenes create sell-out event .. 14 Wareham Rotary................... 11 Wareham Town Council ........ 10 When Princess Elizabeth became Queen.. 36 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 24 Dance Classes Salsa Amor ............................ 24 Dry Cleaners & Laundry Creases.................................. 19 Electricians AA Hill Electrical .................... 25 TTS Electrical ......................... 9 Events Rex Cinema ........................... 30 Fencing Corbin Fencing....................... 26

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Gifts & Accessories Magpies................................. 3 Golf Courses Dorset Golf & Country Club....24 Hairdressers Danni’s Hair Salon .................20 Philip Mills Hair Design .......... 7 Health & Fitness Fit 4 Life .................................27 Ilmu Hisab..............................22 Salsa Amor.............................24 Home Furnishings M G Furnishings.....................35 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms ......................15 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ...40 Insurance NFU Mutual ...........................19 Jewellers Georgian Gems ......................31 Jobs Mystery Shoppers Wanted ....37 Key Cutting & Engraving John Hagans ..........................20 Kitchens Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens...25 Ladies Fashion Fab Frocks..............................17

Music Tuition Piano & Violin........................ 24 Painters & Decorators Alchemy ................................ 22 Pest Control Terminator ............................ 29 Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing ....................... 23 Heatwise ............................... 2 Purbeck Plumbing ................. 8 Property Maintenance Purbeck Home Improvements .. 1 Simon Hart ............................ 24 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 33 Shoe Repairs John Hagans.......................... 20 Taxis Jurassic Cabs ......................... 24 Toy Shops The Purple Poppy .................. 39 Vets Wareham Veterinary Centre...... 8 Waste Services & Recycling Philip Trim ............................. 29 Will Writing Allan Cruse ............................ 31 Windows, Doors & Conservatories AM PM Glazing ..................... 8 Fix-it ...................................... 21

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