The Wareham District Directory - March 2011

March 2011

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4 The Wareham District Directory Edition 70

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney and Martin Budden

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for April 2011 edition: 25th March 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.

Hello Wareham, Wool and Bere Regis!

We have a wonderful edition of The Wareham District Directory for you this month with lots of local data and many local trades people who want to help you.

The Town Council has a Town Crier’s competition, elections and much more on pages 10 and 11. There is a Jurassic Jaunt at Morcombelake on page 14, there is Spring news from the Dorset Wildlife Trust on page 22, an interesting article from the Bere Regis Congregational Chapel on page 24 and a full page of information from the Bere Regis Pop In Centre on page 28. Do have a look and see what is on at the Rex Cinema and put a date in your diary for the Antiques Road Show at Lulworth Castle in June! In addition to these articles there are of course all of our local business and trades people. Do continue to mention The Wareham District Directory when making any calls or enquiries as this makes all the difference. Steve, Martin and myself really appreciate the support you give to the advertisers. For all the services and events inside you can always refer to the comprehensive index on page 38. If you have an event coming up or a business to promote then please do call or email me. I would love to hear from you. The lucky winner of the February prize wordsearch was Ann Orchard. Well done and we hope you have a great night out.

Steve and I wish you all a great month of March. Best Wishes,

Debbie

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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

6 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

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

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

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

7 R. HARVEY RIDGE LTD 07976 222887 01929 553705 PATIO’S. DRIVEWAYS. DRAINAGE. ROOFING. EXTENSIONS. ALTERATIONS. SMALL JOBS. FROM TRADITIONAL TO MODERN. LOCAL. INSURED. FRIENDLY ADVICE GIVEN. A BUILDER YOU CAN RELY ON FROM START TO FINISH WITH MANY YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

PURBECK AERIALS.CO.UK FREE QUOTES / OAP DISCOUNT DIGITAL AERAILS FREESAT HD MULTIROOM SKY RELINING SWANAGE TO BERE REGIS AND POOLE

01929 553705 / 07976 222887 www.purbeckaerials.co.uk LOCAL COMPANY

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, service washes.

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

We cover every aspect of wall or floor tiling , as well as internal and external decorating.

We use high quality materials.

The majority of our work comes from recommendations and references can be supplied.

Please contact us for a no obligation quotation

Call Louise & Hayley, the all lady team, on

T: 07974 715418 www.revampdecor.co.uk

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Wasps • Bees MOT • Servicing • Repairs Diagnostics Engine management specialists

Airbags • ABS Testing

• Rats Mice • Ants Squirrels •Birds Fleas

All Purbeck areas covered

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

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

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News from Wareham Town Council – March 2011 Honoured Townsman Board Wareham Town Council, at time of going to press, is about to unveil a new display board in the Council Chamber. Made in Wareham by G J R Woolley, Joinery Manufacturers of Sandford Lane, the handsome board will record the names of Honoured Townsmen of Wareham who have been granted this special status as a mark of recognition for services to the community of Wareham. Following a generous donation towards the costs by the late Charles Patterson, installed as an Honoured Townsman in 2009, the impressive new board will take its place with other display boards on the wall of the Chamber and will be unveiled before the Council meeting on Monday 7th March. Mr Patterson’s widow, Jane, will attend with family members and other Townsmen: Sergeant at Mace Nigel Spiller and the Rev. Canon Peter and Mrs Frances Hardman, whom many in Wareham will remember from Lady St Mary Church before their retirement to Wiltshire.

Town Criers Competition 2011 Wareham Town Council will again be hosting and organising a Wareham Town Criers Competition in 2011.

Invitations have been sent to many Criers in the South and West and some further afield and it is expected that around 15 Criers plus their Escorts will parade through the town on Saturday 9th July en route for the competition area at the south bank of the Frome. Watch this space for further details.

Town Hall Toilets Under delegated authority from the Amenities Committee, the Premises Working Party has approved a quotation to upgrade the hot water facilities in the Town Hall ladies and gentlemens’ toilets. New electric water heaters will be fitted and plumbed in on 10th/11th March which will ensure the continuation of hot water to these areas following the demise of a boiler facility.

Dorset Police/CCTV (ANPR) Cameras At time of writing, Inspector Chris Weeks of Dorset Police was due to attend the Council meeting to be held on 7th March to discuss the possibility of two new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) CCTV cameras being placed on the A351 at the northern entrance to Wareham. Councillors wish to know more about the benefits of these cameras for the local community, although their role in fighting and deterring crime nationally is undisputed. A letter from the Chief Constable of Dorset outlining the effects of impending government cuts to the Dorset Police Service, with consequent reductions of staffing levels, will also be discussed.

New Council Notice Board – Bere Road A long awaited new notice board has been installed at Bere Road, north Wareham. The splendid double door cabinet, made from weathered oak, was made by a Purbeck joiner at roughly half the cost of a similar model obtainable from specialist national suppliers. It is the Council’s policy to always source work locally if possible and endeavour to save costs to the taxpayer.

Council Meeting Dates 2011/2012 – Calendar of Meetings The Council has now set its final meeting dates for the next Civic Year from May 2011 to May 2012. The calendar may be viewed on the Town Council’s website – www.wareham-tc.gov.uk and on the Town Council notice boards.

Lengthsman Scheme As reported in a previous issue, the Town Council intends to recruit a Lengthsman utilising part funding obtained from Dorset County Council. It is planned that this person will, amongst other things, take over various duties currently carried out by the County Council. A prime task will be to carry out much needed

11 weed killing in the town and follow up dead weeds to remove them from site at a later stage. A Lengthsman can also help with maintenance of open spaces and play areas, litter picking and sweeping, cleaning and minor repairs of street furniture, grass cutting. pruning of bushes and trees, removal of dog faeces, removal of road kill, minor building/ground work, checking and maintenance of public rights of way, stiles and fences, digging of ditches, drains etc, removal of fly tipping/fly posting/graffiti and painting of various items (e.g. benches/bus shelters). Details are still being finalised as we go to press.

Spring Fever – Weddings in the Air? A reminder that Wareham Town Council is licensed to hold wedding and civil partnership ceremonies in its historic Council Chamber. The Dorset Registrar Service conducts the ceremony and Council staff are on hand to assist the wedding party and deal with any problems on your big day. If you are interested, please contact us and we will be glad to advise you of costs and book an appointment to view the facilities. A brochure is also obtainable from the Admin office.

Elections 2011 This year is election year for Wareham Town Council along with eight other local parish councils. If there is an election, due to more candidates standing than the number of seats, it will be on 5th May 2011. If you are interested in becoming a local councillor, an information pack will be available from Purbeck District Council or from the Town Council. I will also be happy to advise personally on the role of a councillor in the community (tel: 01929 550771) or you may contact a town councillor.

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

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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Qualified Dorset NHS Provider

Supplying all your aids to disabled living throughout Dorset & beyond

SUPPLY - SERVICE - HIRE - REPAIR - ADVICE

Property Maintenance All types of work undertaken

Purbeck Mobility Centre St Johns Hill, Wareham BH20 4NB

Tel: 01929 552623

E: info@purbeckmobility.com

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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Low-cost tips to transform your garden in time for the spring...

Is your garden looking very muddy or untidy or perhaps you’re looking for a more maintenance-free area to relax in when the weather improves? Local stone merchant Suttles has the answer! With its array of shingle, decorative stone chippings or wood chippings, you can transform your garden from as little as £29 per tonne.

Director Joe Paine explains “recycled woodland mulch can be laid on top of your soil in your borders, which not only looks great but also suppresses weeds and deters slugs and snails. Or, if you’re looking to lay down a pathway through your garden or an area to sit out in, all that is required is a roller or plate compactor, a wheelbarrow, a shovel, some geotextile and some gravel or shingle (we have plenty in our range to choose from!). Whilst the ground is being prepared, you can put the excavated material into bags, which Suttles can easily pick up for you. Suttles can also deliver the shingle or other aggregate at the same time to make life a whole lot

easier and save on costs. You’d be surprised what a difference these can make to your garden!”

And from now until the 30th April 2011, Suttles are offering 10% off decorative chippings when you order through their online stone depot at www.suttles.co.uk. Just enter the code WHORC10 at the checkout to receive your discount.

For further details about the products, prices or delivery, go to the online stone depot at www.suttles.co.uk or call 01929 439444.

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Jurassic Jaunt: Morcombelake Village to Golden Cap circular route Area: Distance: Difficulty: Access Restrictions?

Lyme Regis 3½ miles Medium No

An excellent circular walk from Morcombelake village to Golden Cap, the highest point on the south coast. It provides great views along the coast and of Morcombelake village.

How to get there: Grid Reference 399939. At the west end of Morcombelake, there is a turning to the south called Ship Knapp. Turn into this lane and park on the left after about 100 metres, near the finger sign to Golden Cap.

the next finger signs. Here, turn left around the edge of Langdown Wood for about 1/3 mile until you come across a stile in the left-hand fence which you should take and follow down to Filcombe Farm ahead of you. Here, you should turn right and right again, selecting the path across the field rather than the farm track to the lane. After crossing the field, you will meet the lane and cross the lane to the stile in the opposite hedge. Cross this and follow the path back to Morcombelake village (½ mile).

Turn left and proceed along the road until you turn left into Ship Knapp and back to your car.

Jurassic Jaunts Next Walks:

Information:No toilets available.

27 March: White Horse walk, Osmington Mills

Walk details:Follow the finger sign towards Golden Cap. This will lead you on a level path and track along the base of the small ridgeway to your right and will bring you out at a crossroads with a farm lane(3/4 mile).

Turns left then immediately right down the next track and follow the track and then path to the top of Golden Cap (1 mile). First you will meet the memorial stone to the Earl of Antrim , from the National Trust. Continue along the top, past the Trig point and follow the path off the top to the left.

At the stile on the descent, carry straight on across the field to the next the stile. Cross this and turn left for Langdown wood and proceed up the slight incline to

17 April: Spring walk, Swanage/Studland.

Bring your own picnic All £5 including a donation to Marie Curie Cancer Care info@jurassicjaunts.co.uk 07790 474 478

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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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All types of domestic, industrial & commercial installations

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Rewires & Consumer unit upgrades

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Inspection, testing, certification and reporting

Neutering Promotion in partnership with Cats Protection Client pays £5

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

Open all day Mon - Fri 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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Cut to customers requirements.

Prices on request Call Reg Adams

If you like flowers and friendly people the

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 ÂŁ4.

If you would like more information please phone 01929 553503

Grooming to show dog standard Shampoo & conditioning Clipping, grooming & hand stripping Nail cutting & attention to ears All breeds including non-pedigree Every care and attention given to your pet You are more than welcome to wait with your pet

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The MKL Partnership Limited Chartered Certified Accountants • • • •

Business advice Company accounts Payroll bureau Personal accounts and

Tel: 01929 425552 Fax: 01929 426628 mail@mklp.co.uk

• Software advice • Tax planning • Tax Returns

bookkeeping

Herston Cross House 230 High Street Swanage, Dorset BH19 2PQ

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

01202 622916

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Talking about wildlife with

Heathlands wake up for spring As many species start making an appearance after the winter, spring is a good time to enjoy nature walks on the heaths. Dorset heathlands are amongst the most important in the country, providing a unique habitat year round for many rare and threatened species of wildlife.

With the longer days of spring, reptiles emerge to bask in the sun. All six British reptiles – sand lizard, common lizard, smooth snake, adder, grass snake and slow worm - can be found on the Dorset heaths. Smooth snake and sand lizard are rare heathland specialists, the rarest snake and lizard in Britain and relying on heaths for their survival. The best time to see the elusive sand lizard is in April, when the males turn a stunning green for a short period of time to attract a mate. Of all the British reptiles, only the adder is poisonous, but they are shy and will try to avoid you. You are lucky if you get to admire one curled up to bask in the sun.

Rare birds such as woodlarks and Dartford warblers are characteristic of heaths, and can be seen flitting amongst heather and gorse. From late February on, some will be building their nests on or near the ground, so make sure to stay on designated paths in order to avoid disturbing them and that goes for your dog too. Nightjars arrive from Africa any time from April and are similarly vulnerable, another reason why dogs have by law to be under close control during the breeding season.

Representatives of the insect world can

be found in the springtime as well. The ex ot i c a nd co l o urf u l w asp sp id er emerges in April, as does the green tiger beetle. Heaths also contain more spider species than any other habitat in Britain and the heathland ponds and bogs are good for dragonflies.

Heathlands are of great environmental and historical value, but have become much reduced and fragmented in the last few decades. To help preserve this unique environment and its vulnerable wildlife, keep to the paths, clear up after your dog and keep him on a lead from February to August.

Follow the heathland code at w w w . d o r s e t w i ld l i f e tr us t . o r g. u k / heathlandcode.

Heathland Visitor: Dartford Warbler

Photo by Terry Fisher

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Domestic, Commercial, Industrial

AERIAL & SATELLITE INSTALLATION Get ready for digital now

• Terrestrial & Digital Aerials

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Re-wiring/Inspection

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All types of Electrical Work Undertaken

& Installation • CCTV • Listed Buildings Specialists

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Cost effective solutions for hotels, residential homes, guest houses and flats

Tel: 01929 448001

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01202 237032

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www.tts-media.co.uk

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What’s in a Name?

What’s in a name? We may not like the name we were given by our parents. We may even have felt strongly enough to have it changed by Deed Poll. But names are important. It wouldn’t be the same if we all had numbers – somehow that would make us feel less than human. But when someone speaks our name we are endowed with a special identity. Names of course all have meanings as any good etymologist will tell you. But don’t believe everything you read on those personalised mugs in Clintons!! They are usually there to make you feel what a good and virtuous person you are. Having said that my name – James - comes from the Hebrew Jacob and means ‘supplanter, cheat, and schemer” Oops!

Names in the Bible were always important because they often described the nature of the person. When Our Creator God reveals Himself through the pages of scripture there are many names that give us an insight into His divine identity. Jesus touched on some of those names when He came to reveal God to us – “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life”. “I am the Good Shepherd”. “I am the True Vine”. “I am the Light of the Word”. But the one name that perhaps is most intriguing and mysterious is found in the Old Testament account of Moses’ dialogue with the Almighty, recorded for us in Exodus chapter 3. In answer to Moses enquiry about how he should describe God to the Israelites, he receives this astonishing reply from the Lord – “tell them, I AM has sent me to you” (Exodus 3:14).

This name embraces the fact that God is completely independent, that He relies on nothing for life or existence. Life is in Himself. He is the eternal God. There was never a time when He did not exist, or a time when He will not exist. The question “who created God?” is simply not relevant to One who is eternal. But there is also an inherent idea behind the name I AM that God is “the becoming one” – He becomes whatever is lacking in our time of need. The name I AM invites us to fill in the blank to meet our need – when we are in darkness, Jesus says I am Light; when we are hungry He says I am the Bread of life; when we are defenceless He says I am the Good Shepherd. He is the ever present God – there for us.

Someone in our fellowship recently read out these telling words, “I was regretting the past, and fearing the future. Suddenly my LORD was speaking – “My Name is I AM.” He paused. I waited. He continued. “When you live in the past, with its mistakes and regrets, it is hard. I am not there. My Name is not I WAS. When you live in the future, with its problems and fears, it is hard. I will not be there. My Name is not I WILL BE. When you live in this moment, it is not hard. I AM (here).”

Are you in a hard place today? Now? At this moment? Then call upon the One who is there right with you at this moment. The One who says I AM here for you.

With love in Jesus, Pastor Jim Morris

The Manse Flat Butt Lane

Bere Regis

Tel: 01929 471270

SUNDAY WORSHIP EVERY SUNDAY at 10.00am & Junior Church for the youngsters The Chapel Toddlers Group - Mondays 1.30pm - 3pm provides a time for mums & carers to relax and get together as the toddlers interact in two large play areas of the Chapel. If you think this might be for you do come along! You will be most welcome.

The STS Youth Group - Mondays 6.30pm – 8.00pm is for 12-18 year olds who want to know more about the Christian faith. There are currently 20 regular youngsters who attend.

The Bible Fellowship Group Tuesdays - 7.30pm – 9.15pm– want to know more about the Bible and prayer in a friendly atmosphere? Held in the Manse in Butt Lane..

The Early Days Café - Wednesdays 10.30am-12.30 again the Manse is available for new mums and mums to be to get together under the supervision of midwife Lynda Essex – for details contact Lynda on 07500 785730

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

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

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

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

Labour is guaranteed for 12 months.

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A Skill for Life Could Save Your Life The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) advanced driving programme helps you to learn and apply the essential ingredients of advanced motoring. You’ll immediately notice a real difference - and so will your passengers!

Skill for Life is a respected and certified course from the IAM. Advanced driving mean s th at sk ill, con fi d en ce an d enjoyment all go together. The first step is to come along to the 3 free presentations given by the Dorset Group examiner (a class 1 civilian police driving instructor). The presentations will take you through topics including observation, positioning, speed management, reading the road and awareness of other road users.

Following on from this you can enrol with the Group for a practical Skill for Life course, being guided by a specially trained observer to test standard. A fee is payable.

Dorset County Council are supporting these sessions by offering a limited number of discounted courses.

On passing your Advanced Test you will not only be an above average driver but will be a full membership of the IAM. You will also be entitled to take advantage of a wide range of member benefits including the unique IAM Surety Insurance Scheme.

For any further information, please contact: Jane Percy Group Contact and Secretary On 01305 820 963 Or email secretary@dorsetiam.org.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

through the archway in South Street

Coffee Shop All lunches and sandwiches are freshly made to order

Tel: (01929) 552223

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The Drax Hall your Village Hall Thank you to the Pop In Place Performers group who has just put on a fantastic community Pantomime.

The Hall is now in great demand for a whole variety of different groups, organizations and meetings and has been improved now to a very good standard. The hiring fees are very reasonable considering we have to keep up our insurances, maintenance, fire and electrical inspection costs, and still we operate within the budget. As a Bere Regis person born and bred and the Chairperson of your Village Hall I think its time to express a few of my thoughts and I believe the thoughts of a great many of the villagers. There is a lot of talk at the moment of new muti million pound buildings to be everything to just about everyone in the village.

Yes we know that the Drax Hall your Village Hall isn’t perfect there are some issues that in an ideal world, a world with endless available finance could be changed, but this is not an ideal world that we are all living in with the country in the economic crisis ideals cannot become reality.

Therefore we are all left in a position to make the very best of what we have and that is precisely what we do here at the Village Hall. This old building is alive with so many positive and creative groups, the sound of music and laughter fills it and the people that benefit from it all feel very blessed. This Hall has soul and the people make it what it is, as have countless people over the years. So many memories of events at the Hall the old Church Harvest Supper where we used to bring our own knives and forks and John House would patrol around the long trestles table with the jugs filled with cider and say “are you sure you girls haven’t had some of this” as we giggled away perched on maroon Iron framed chairs with canvas seats, that became a little uncomfortable as we sat through the entertainment by the likes of my Mother and Cis Lewis reading their Poetry.

It is also true to say Kath Jeeves has been responsible for more wonderful happenings at the Hall than most of us have had hot dinners and Kath along with the Woodbury Hill Singers have treated us to great nights of community entertainment, that is not to mention the Autumn Leaves group, then there are all the events that the Village Hall Committee organize the live theatre and the Brilliant Photographic events, the WI with all the many and varied subjects that they are now covering, the Kingsbere Quilters Group, Dance Group, Majorettes and the Gardening Club, only a few weeks ago I walked in on Sue and Megan laying up a fantastic feast for them all, and the Hall looked so inviting. For the last fifteen years I have headed up The Pop In Place that has used the Village Hall as often as 5 times a week and the amount of peoples lives that this has enhanced with all the many activities that we do has been phenomenal not to mention the charities that we have been able to help in the process. The Hall has so many wonderful community happening within its old but full of character building, so many memories of people and events of the past and it has a bright and positive future ahead. Keep up all the great work everyone this Hall and all your contributions makes for a thriving village community and Bere Regis at this moment is a exactly that and long may it be so.

Yes you can call me nostalgic, even old fashioned you can call me what ever you choose but I am proud to say that I love this old building, I love everything it stands for and the history that surrounds it, and I say to you all when what you have is not perfect you have to make close to perfect what you’ve got.

Forthcoming Events The Village Hall AGM is on Friday 8th April 7pm Lower Room.

Everyone is welcome to attend the Village Hall Annual General Meeting, there will be coffee and biscuits served after the meeting I hope to see you there.

Village Hall Easter Prize Bingo Monday 18th April Eyes down 7.30 We will be holding an Easter Bingo on the 18th April donations for prizes with an Easter theme and Raffle Prizes will be gratefully received please see Ruth or myself.

The Purbeck Village Quire will be performing at the Hall on Saturday 14th May 7.30 Upper Hall This will be a very special evening with the Purbeck Village Quire, we will be providing a bread and cheese supper, please bring your own drinks. Tickets will be £5 from Kath Jeeves 471175 or Alison Bennett.

Bookings Please phone our Bookings Secretary, Sally Cheeseman, on 01929 471022 if you wish to view or to book the facilities. You are very welcome to come and have a look around, please support your Village Hall, it really is a great facility with very reasonable rates for hiring.

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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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Sunday, 13th March for Five Days - Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.15p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.30p.m.)

THE KING’S SPEECH (12A) Yes. It’s back - trailing Baftas! With deepest apologies to those who were not able to see it before.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 18th March for Seven Days – Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.05p.m.), and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.20p.m.)

BRIGHTON ROCK (15) Rowan Joffe’s version of Graham Greene’s novel, now updated to the 1960s period of the mods and rockers rivalry. Starring Sam Riley, Andrea Riseborough, Helen Mirren and John Hurt.

Tuesday, 22nd March for one night only at 9.00p.m. (ends 10.30 p.m.)

BRIGHTON ROCK (PG) The original 1947 version by John Boulting, with a riveting performance by Richard Attenborough as the evil young gangster, Pinky. Compare the two!

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 25th March for Six Days (please note - not on Sunday 27th )- Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.05p.m.) and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.25p.m.) .

TRUE GRIT (15) More Baftas! The Coen Brothers turn their skills to the classic western genre. Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld star in the new version of the Charles Portis novel, rather than a remake of the 1969 Oscar winner with John Wayne.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday, 27th March for One Day only at 2.15p.m.

BOLLYWOOD EVENT KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI (U) Comedy musical of romantic rivalry between college students.

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

DOUBLE INDEMNITY (PG) Part of our film noir season, presented on stage by John Foster from the Media School of Bournemouth University. Fred MacMurray is the insurance agent tempted from the straight and narrow by seductive Barbara Stanwyck, to the horror of his boss Edward G. Robinson.

Directed by Billy Wilder in 1944. See it on the BFI’s sparkling new print!

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Three B — For style to see!

Three B Design Bespoke Interiors launched in the Spring of 2010. Directors, Chrissy Boyce and Sammy Bragg, met during their design studies and recently incorporated Curtain Call (Bournemouth) which was first established in 1995. The Company now offers their combined expertise in all areas of soft furnishings, with the added bonus of a full interior design service and simple garden solutions. No assignment is too small – from the simplest curtain alteration to overseeing any project.

Based in Southbourne, the Three B Design Des ig n St ud io i ncorpo rat e s a s ewi ng workroom and displays a selective collection of affordable fabrics, in addition to a range of exclusive wallpapers, poles, tracks, trimmings and accessories. These can be viewed at the Studio or in the comfort of your own home.

Appointments are recommended to avoid disappointment.

STARTS ITS NEW SEASON 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

For that all important first impression they offer a House Styling service to enhance or sell your property from just £95. During the consultation they discuss solutions for: decluttering; colour schemes; soft furnishings and window treatments; space and storage; lighting ambience; furniture positioning; accessories and gardening tips to change the “For Sale” sign to “SOLD”.

Three B Design currently offer a 20% discount on fabric orders placed by the end of April 2011 for Dorset Publications readers on production of the advertisement below.

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Simple Sudoku Perfect for your coffee break!

The one rule: Fill in all blank cells making sure that each row, column and 3 by 3 box contains the numbers 1 to 9.

Beautiful Hats & Fascinators for hire for all special occasions Open every day & eve. Tel. for appointment

01929 556614 janshats@hotmail.co.uk Holmsley, Nutcrack Lane, Stoborough, BH20 5BW

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The Wareham District Directory Prize Wordsearch March Madness!

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This month’s prize is a meal for two at The Kings complete this page by 28th March and send to: March Prize Wordsearch Name: The Wareham District Directory, Address: 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JR Telephone:

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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.

Enchanting Ella Ella is a delightful three/four year old crossbreed. She is very good-looking and extremely friendly. She has settled well in her foster home but needs more socialisation with other dogs. She will need to continue her training and would be ideal for someone who has owned a large dog before.

EXCITING EASTER April looks like being a busy month – so pop a date in your diary now! Saturday April 9th is Waggy Tails’ Easter Fair at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown. It starts at 9.30am and finishes at noon. There will be Easter gifts, a raffle, tombola, delicious homemade cakes and lots of things to see and do. Please come along and support your favourite animal charity – dogs are very welcome too. For more information please phone 01202 875000. Entry is free!

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The Purbeck Association of The National Trust What town is served by Hurn Airport? Easy enough – almost everybody reading this will know that it’s Bournemouth. But which politician claims to have auditioned for the role in National Velvet that was eventually played by Elizabeth Taylor? * These were questions from our annual lunchtime Fish & Chips Quiz in February. It’s a light-hearted event, strictly for fun. For the second year running we ended with an exciting tie-breaker after two teams finished level at the end of the main quiz. Each year the winning team members get nothing more than a beautiful hand-crafted certificate (provided I remember to print them on the morning of the quiz). The picture shows our winners.

Along with our programme of outings and talks we run several social events like this. At £8 for a fish & chip lunch with tea/coffee and a couple of hours of entertainment it’s great value.

Our annual membership also 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. *It was Shirley Williams if you really want to know.

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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

www.rspb.org.uk/picturearne

Weds

Wellies and Waders

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360 www.rspb.org.uk

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Table Top Sale

Harmnas Cross Village Hall 9.30-12

01929 481063

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‘Jurassic Journey’

Langton Matravers Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 426654

12/13

Purbeck Strings Festival

St Mary's Church, Swanage

07964410443

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Broadmayne Market

St Martins Community Hall 2–3.30

01305 853765

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Antiques & Collectables Fair

Wareham Town Hall 10 – 4 pm

Enquiries 07734254619

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Railway At Work Weekend

Swanage Railway

01929 425800

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Farmers Market

Wareham Town Hall 8 - 12

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Evening lecture

Tank Museum

01929 426359

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2nd Comedy Festival

Three Swanage Venues

www.swanagecomedy.com

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Jurassic Jaunts

White Horse walk,Osmington 11.15

£5 (lunch not included in price) 07790474478

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Future of Dorset Wildlife Trust

Methodist Church Wareham 7.30pm

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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BBC1’S Antiques Roadshow To V isit Lulworth Castle Lulworth Castle is delighted to announce that BBC ONE’s ever popular Sunday evening programme ANTIQUES ROADSHOW will be filming for its 34th series at Lulworth Castle, on Thursday, 2nd June, 2011. The doors open at 9.30 am and close at 4.30pm. Entry to the show is free.

This will be presenter Fiona Bruce’s fourth year with the Roadshow and she says, “Presenting the Antiques Roadshow is, for me, one of those rare and very lucky coincidences in television when you get to work on a show that you already love to watch. Exploring the human story behind every object is what makes Antiques Roadshow so fascinating. And everyone loves the agony and ecstasy of the 'what's it worth? moment. The AR isn't just about antiques - it's history, beauty and drama all wrapped up in one.'

Some of Britain’s leading antiques and fine arts specialists will be on hand to offer free advice and valuations to visitors, who are invited to raid their attics and bring along their family heirlooms, household treasures and car boot bargains for inspection by the experts.

James Weld, Lulworth Estate General Manager said “We are thrilled to welcome the much loved Antiques Roadshow to the beautiful setting of Lulworth Castle in Dorset, for one of this years venue selections. It is such a prestigious and hugely popular programme, which has been on our television screens for over 30 years, so it will be very interesting to see what the residents of Dorset will bring along! It will most certainly get everyone rummaging around for their hidden family treasures!”

The last series, watched by an average of six million viewers, included some great finds such as an Egyptian stone head dug up in a garden worth £10,000, a medieval ring found

on a farm and valued at £20,000 and a Meissen cup and saucer bought at a car boot sale for £2.50 which was worth £5,000. Among some of the stranger items brought along were uneaten pieces of Royal wedding cake and a life-sized stuffed lion once used in a TV series.

People with large pieces of furniture or other big items can send details and photographs of their objects to: ANTIQUES ROADSHOW, BBC, Whiteladies Road, Bristol, BS8 2LR or e-mail them to: antiques.roadshow@bbc.co.uk. It may be possible to arrange to look at the item in advance and organise transportation to the venue.

Series Editor Simon Shaw says: “The team are all looking forward to visiting Dorset. It’s always exciting to see what will come to light on the day. We regularly see between 1500 and 2000 visitors on the day. Despite the high turnout everyone will get to see an expert.”

More information can be found at: www.bbc.co.uk/antiquesroadshow

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

Accountants MKL Partnership.................... 20 Aerials PurbeckAerials.co.uk ............. 7 Repairline .............................. 11 TTS Media ............................. 23 Bathrooms Purbeck Bathrooms ............... 20 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 1 Builders Amos & Associates ................ 6 AMP ...................................... 11 Propoint ................................ 18 R. Harvey Ridge Ltd ............... 7 Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Carpete Cleaning................... 15 Pile Up................................... 25 Carpets & Flooring Purbeck Flooring ................... 3 Community News A Skill for Life......................... 26 BBC1’s Antiques Roadshow to visit Lulworth Castle ....... 37 Bere Regis Chapel.................. 24 Bere Regis Pop-in Centre ....... 28 Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 22 Jurassic Jaunt ........................ 14 Low-cost tips to transform your garden in time for the spring... 13 Purbeck Area NT.................... 35 Waggy Tails........................... 34 Wareham Floral Group.......... 18 Wareham Town Council ........ 10 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 6 Dorset Office Supplies ........... 18 Purbeck Computer Centre ..... 23 Whizz Bits.............................. 12 Dog Grooming Marilyn’s Doghouse .............. 18 Dry Cleaning & Laundry Creases.................................. 7 Electricians AA Hill Electrical .................... 17 TTS Electrical ......................... 23

Events Advanced Driving Skills ..........26 Purbeck Events.......................36 Rex Cinema............................30 Wareham Croquet Club .........31 Fencing Corbin Fencing .......................35 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management ........40 Positive Solutions — Allan Cruse ........19 Purbeck Wealth Management ........40 Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason............. 6 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre.......... 8 JT MOT Centre .......................13 Hairdressers Danni’s Hair Salon ................. 9 Philip Mills ............................. 5 Hats & Accessories Jan’s Hats ..............................32 Health & Beauty DynaFunc Training.................21 Fit 4 Life .................................16

Mobility Aids Purbeck Mobility ................... 12 Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ....... 40 Painters & Decorators Alchemy ................................ 17 Paul Benedetti....................... 29 Revamp Décor....................... 7 Pest Control Terminator ............................ 8 Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing ....................... 25 Heatwise ............................... 9 Heatwise ............................... 19 Purbeck Plumbing ................. 6 Printers UtharaPrint.com ................... 39 Property Maintenance Simon Hart ............................ 12 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 33 Sudoku .................................. 32 Scaffolding S&D Scaffolding..................... 6

Home Furnishings M G Furnishings.....................27

Taxis Jurassic Cabs ......................... 18

Hotels, Pubs & Restaurants Gilly’s Coffee Shop .................27 Kings Arms.............................15

Tiles UK Tiles ................................. 3

Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ........40 Insurance A-Plan Insurance.................... 2 NFU Mutual ...........................15 Interior Design Three B Design.......................31 Kitchens Kitchen Facelift ......................12 Landscaping Supplies Suttles.................................... 1 Logs Reg Adams.............................18 Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason............. 6

Vets Wareham Veterinary Centre...... 17 Waste Services & Recycling Philip Trim ............................. 8 War on Waste ....................... 32 Will Writing Allan Cruse ............................ 25 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Fix-it ...................................... 29

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