The Wareham District Directory - May 2012

May 2012

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The Wareham District Directory Edition 84

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney & Martin Budden at Purbeck Publications

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for June 2012 edition: 25th May 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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Dear Wareham, Wool and Bere Regis, Well we needed some rain but I think we got more than we bargained for! I’d like a little sunshine again now. I think you will agree.

There’s lots of local information this month and some interesting articles for you to read. I have written one myself about a recent walk we did starting at Durlston Castle. It was a superb day. I highly recommend that you try it. There are other articles...one about The Wareham Rotary Club, Word of Mouthpeace, the new Barn Café, Purbeck Events and a the Rex Cinema timetable. Amelia’s Miracle is a moving little article on page 40 . There are a few “funnies” this month too on page 32.

I am looking for local people’s celebrations so that we can all wish you Happy Birthday, Happy Anniversary or drool over the photo of your new baby. See page 34 for the data on this. It will be a new feature in our next issue and could be a great way to wish someone a Happy Day! Also if you have a group or club you would like everyone to know more about please email your data to us.

There may be many people who would love to know about you or can give some help. If you have done something good or really worth while I can also promote that for you too. We all like to hear good news! If you have any suggestions or ideas for these pages then please let me know.

In the meantime do keep our advertisers busy.

They like that. Many are very happy with all the calls they get from you. The Wareham District Directory is definitely a great way to link local people and trades people together.

Wishing you a great month of May… and may the sun shine!

Very Best Wishes,

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Rotary Club of Wareham The Rotary Club of Wareham have organised another Wurzel Gig plus supporting band on Friday 15th June. This event has always been a sell out, so book your tickets early to avoid any disappointment.

The event is at Rye Hill Farm (Pampered Pigs), Bere Regis, Wareham BH20 7LP. Gates open 6:30pm and there is free parking available.

There will be a bar with plenty of beer and cider plus a hog roast. Tickets £15 children under 14 can go free so long us each child is accompanied by one paying adult. Tickets can be purchased from the Rye Hill Farm shop Bere Regis or online from through our web site:

www.warehamrotary.co.uk Why not make a “world of difference” and work with the Rotary Club of Wareham The Rotary Club of Wareham is part of an International Charity that raises funds for local good causes and national and international charities. The local clubs are made up of local volunteers who give up their time to raise money and help in the local community but have fun doing it.

The Rotary Club of Wareham would welcome new Club Members, Friends of Rotary and Rotary Business Partners.

Club members organise the events while Friends of Rotary help out at events and Business Partners contribute towards to the cost of the events so that more funds go towards the charities and good causes we support.

If you are interested in helping then you could come along to one of our open meetings. Thank you to everybody who came along to the presentation at the

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The Wurzels play Rye Hill Farm on Friday 15th June. Gates open 6:30pm.

Purbeck School on 17th April, given by Dr Phil Judkins, on the vital part played by the Enigma codebreakers at Bletchley Park during the Second World War. For more information see our web site www.warehamrotary.co.uk or telephone David King on 01929 471087.

Aprilia & Moto Guzzi Independent Specialists New & Used bike sales Servicing & Repairs Best prices for tyres, batteries, etc.

Main Dealer MOTs while U wait

T: 01929 554580 E: sales@dorsetbikes.co.uk

www.dorsetbikes.co.uk

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Storage Problems?

Easy Solutions!

Most people would agree that they always need more storage space than they have, but cannot do anything about it. However, sometimes the storage space is available, but because of the way a room is furnished, it is easy to lose this valuable space.

Free standing wardrobes can waste a lot of storage area, as well as creating a dust trap on the top, and who really wants to spend time vacuuming the top of a wardrobe!!

Because fitted furniture incorporates every inch of space into useful storage, you don’t lose any valuable storage areas and you don’t have any open tops to collect dust.

It doesn’t matter how small or awkward the space is. At Custom World, your furniture is completely custom made, which means our Designer will work with you to create your unique storage solution which will fit perfectly in your room.

You can complement your fitted wardrobes with bedside units and chests of drawers all made to whatever size you require and you can choose from a wide variety of designs and colours.

Your furniture will be manufactured by our team of skilled joiners and fitted by our professional team of in-house fitters.

So if you are fed up with wasted space, telephone us on 01202 896816 to arrange for one of our Designers to visit you for a free, no-obligation appointment. You can discuss ideas and get a quote without any pressure.

Many of our satisfied customers tell us they had not considered fitted furniture before because they thought it would be too expensive. They are surprised at the amount of storage you can get at a very affordable price – we are sure you will be too!

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Talking about wildlife with

Red Squirrels Britain's only native, the red squirrel, has seen its population on a steady decline. It is estimated that as few as 140,000 live in Britain as opposed to the 2.5 million greys.

These squirrels are typically distinguished by their long, bushy tails, ear tufts and russet red fur. However, the colour of their fur can range from black to red, causing confusion in identification. The colour of an individual may also vary with the time of year, as thicker winter coats appears darker. The fur on a red squirrel’s belly is always white.

Reds are smaller and more delicate than their grey brothers. Their bodies measure between 19 and 23cm and their tails are between 15 and 20cm. There is little difference between the sexes, making it difficult to distinguish between males and females.

Sciurus (Latin for ‘squirrel’), are nimble creatures and spend the majority of their time in the treetops. They live in a range of habitats, from conifer forests to broadleaf woodlands. Look out for their large nests (dreys), which consist of twigs, moss, grass and soft hair. They may appear in the forks and hollows of trees.

The diet of these rodents consists of seeds - they love the seeds in conifer cones - as well as fungi, nuts, shoots and berries. They forage for food throughout the year and will create stores in the gr ou nd du ri n g a u tum n t o pr epar e themselves for winter.

The mating season begins in February and March, at which point reds may be spotted chasing one another through the trees. Red squirrels tend to produce their young in the spring. A second litter may follow in the summer. Females usually

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have 2-3 kittens, but can have up to 6.

These are born after 45-48 days.

Their survival in England is threatened primarily by the grey squirrel, which competes for their food and also carries the squirrel pox virus. Greys are largely unaffected by squirrel pox, but it is lethal for reds. In southern England, red squirrels can be found only on the Isle of Wight and on the islands of Poole Harbour, especially Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Brownsea Island nature reserve, on the National Trust owned island, which is now open daily to visitors until November.

For more information about Brownsea Island nature reserve or to adopt a red squirrel and help with conservation of their habitat, go online to our website at dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk or ring 01305 264620.

Judy Godsall Red Squirrel on Brownsea Island

Photo by Monique Vanstone

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News from Kingston Village EVENING CONCERT SALISBURY CATHEDRAL CHOIR MONDAY 21ST MAY On Monday 21st May Salisbury Cathedral Choir will be singing and we advise you to come early as it will be a very popular event. The performance will be starting at 7.30pm. We are very grateful to Robin Stringer for arranging the concerts at Kingston.

Easter Report On Palm Sunday, there was a wonderful sight of a real donkey (Cederic) leading a procession of people through Kingston village, carrying palm crosses, palm branches, with singing led by the Purbeck Singers, for the Palm Sunday Benefice Service. Over 100 people attended. With people watching also along the street and such beautiful sunshine, it was a perfect occasion to remember the joyful procession of Jesus into Jerusalem. As a Benefice we also reflected on the distress and agony of Jesus, leading up to his death and had a special service on Maundy Thursday, which included foot washing, and also a time of prayer and readings on Good Friday. The Easter Sunday dawn service at 5.30am was held in St Aldhelm’s Chapel together with an early breakfast of fish, cooked over an open firepit, symbolizing Jesus’s reappearance to his disciples. On Easter Sunday morning too, it was a lovely to see so many younger children enjoying their Easter egg hunt after the service.

There seems to be a new season of life

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coming into the Church which currently looks so beautiful with the daffodils in full bloom.

This year we have been delighted to welcome several young couples and their families as they join us regularly in preparation for their weddings in 2012.

In the 21st century we try to keep the new generation informed of events through our website: www.kingstonopc.org.uk We are also very thankful for the Directory and all those who produce and circulate it through the year. It really helps to publicise all that we try to do at Kingston.

Judy Forgan – PCC Secretary

Easter procession with Cederic the donkey

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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

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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Word of MouthPeace Since we refurbished the MouthPeace Dental Practice at Wool we have received many testimonials from patients and have selected a few to share in this magazine. Having a pleasant mouth helps you to smile with confidence and chew food more comfortably and just makes you feel good. Remember MouthPeace is not just a ‘sound-bite’!

“Friendly and helpful staff. Able to be seen at reasonably short notice. Michael and Sue put you at ease if you are anxious. Talk you through what needs to be done and prices are discussed before work is done. All in all I recommend this dental practice as very happy with my experience” D Marchant “The practice is most excellent, the staff (all) are superb, especially as people like myself, who are anxious now look forward to a visit.” R Fry “Since joining the practice at the end of 2011 I have been very happy with the service I have received. The staff and the treatment I have undertaken has been of the highest quality. I am very happy to come in for my appointments and my fear has been dispelled.” M Coward “Since first coming to MouthPeace about 18 months ago I have been very satisfied with the help I’ve been given.

Being dental phobic and having neglected my teeth for many years I have found that the staff at MouthPeace have helped me overcome my fears and take positive action to improve my oral health!” P S

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“After many years with the dental practice in Wool I still prefer to travel the distance from Weymouth (even at today’s petrol prices) as I always find the staff attentive and friendly (even though there have been many face changes). The waiting room is airy and functional and seldom crowded. At the outset of changing from national health to a Private funded surgery I visited several practices in Weymouth but found them crowded and busy. Much better to travel a relaxed drive to Wool.” D W “What a wonderful dentist! I broke a tooth and Michael did root canal treatment and put in a post and filled it for me. All with immense care and what’s more no pain. He is the best dentist I have been to. All the staff are lovely people, so it’s a pleasure now to visit the dentist.” P Barron You too could share the experience of those patients who have agreed to us printing their testimonials.

Please see the advert opposite for further information, regarding payment plans.

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Your Smile Says It All MouthPeace at Wool Welcomes You Most of our patients tell us that they would like to have a beautiful smile and healthy gums. Whatever your dental situation is right now, be it discoloured teeth, silver or broken fillings, food traps, old dentures or even pain.

We are here to help you transform your mouth and your life.

The most important thing for us at MouthPeace Wool is to ensure that you will have a comfortable experience in our practice.

The practice was refurbished recently and is under new management.

Dr Michael Zeck, who has over 20 years’ experience in dental practice, has joined the team and will provide preventive treatment alongside Julie Pardoe and Fiona Penn as support Hygienists.

MouthPeace Dental Practice Wool offer the opportunity to receive treatment through our affordable dental payment plan option, Denplan Essentials, or privately on a pay as you go basis.

Denplan is the UK's leading dental care provider and with Denplan Essentials you can budget for your routine preventive dental care with a regular monthly direct debit.

As an additional benefit to patients, children up to the age of 18, will receive a free check up and basic hygiene treatment when parents continue to attend the practice through Denplan Essentials, or on a Pay As You Go basis.

The Practice Team (from left to right): Kim Hennessy (Receptionist), Beth Emerson (Dental Nurse), Dr Michael Zeck (Associate Dental Surgeon), Julie Pardoe (Hygienist), Sue Webb (Dental Nurse) Inset: Fiona Penn (Hygienist & Dental Therapist)

Call now to book your

FREE introductory assessment

Tel: 01929 462269 Email: email@mouthpeacewool.plus.com

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1 Chalk Pit Lane, Wool, Nr Wareham, Dorset, BH20 6DW

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Purbeck Holistic Massage Therapist ITEC level 3 Diploma Certified

Naomi Somerset

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

Mr T J Alford, Wool, Wareham

Tel: Mob:

01929 462783 07969 018621

Email: timalford2003@yahoo.co.uk

I offer therapeutic treatments for back pain, muscular tension, relaxation and overall well being or whether you would just like to treat yourself or somebody else, please feel free to contact me.

Gift vouchers available I also offer a loyalty card system to all my clients.

Based in East Lulworth

01929 400838 / 07703 624746

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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Local Independent family run retailer

CARPET ♦ VINYL ♦ WOOD LAMINATE ♦ KARNDEAN ♦ AMTICO

We will be like for li at any ke quot e Free g grippers & doo bars on every ord r er

199 Lower Blandford Road, The Broadway, Broadstone, Dorset, BH18 8DH

Tel: 01202 691951 www.marsdenflooring.co.uk · info@marsdenflooring.co.uk

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Wareham & District Archaeology & Local History Society

Wednesday June 20th at 7.30 pm at Wareham Middle School

INVITES YOU TO MEET NEW FRIENDS AND ACQUIRE NEW SKILLS We play Golf Croquet, (the friendly version!)

No experience necessary – guidance given!

Equipment available – just wear flat shoes!

Weekly Sessions ON THURSDAYS At WAREHAM RECREATION GROUND, Worgret Road, Wareham Dependent on weather conditions

John Bithell will give a talk ‘Roman North Africa – a divided province ’ The Roman province of Africa was one of the richest in the empire and still has some of its most spectacular remains. It was divided culturally then, as it is today – come and find out why.

For more information contact Lilian Ladle on: Tel: 01929 553144

Email: bestwall@tiscali.co.uk

19TH APRIL – 27TH SEPTEMBER – end OCTOBER ‘Lawns’ available 10.00am – 5.00pm *****************

2012 – 2013 Annual Membership Fee - £20 Other costs: Session fees (incl. refreshments) £2.50 per session: 10.00am – 1.00pm 2.00pm – 5.00pm OR late morning – afternoon - £3

INTERESTED? BEFORE COMMITMENT YOU ARE WELCOME TO 2 – TRIAL SESSIONS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT

Sec: Pat Ashdown - 01929 553633 Chair: Myrna Gomes Maria 01929 553187

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NEW to Bere Farm.... The Barn Café.....

Come and delight your senses at the new Tea Room and Coffee House at Bere Farm. Try our excellent espresso coffee drinks accompanied with a choice of one of our delicious freshly baked pastries. If you fancy a bit of lunch, we have some tasty lunch specials, including our signature dish from the Dorset Charcuterie Company which includes some lovely Dorset Air-dried local ham, beef and coppa served with juicy and plump olives from Olives Et Al, houmous, salad and rustic bread. All served on wooden Olive boards. We also have Paté boards, Cheese boards, baguette sandwiches, local organic quiche and an ever changing menu of tasty light bites.

The Barn Café is filled with an eclectic mix of French antiques and artefacts to keep all your senses engaged over your time here with us. And why not take a look at Bergere Home Interiors, our sister company which gave us the idea to expand into the Barn. At Bere Farm you can also visit the Dorset Charcuterie Company, White Pepper Cookery school and Natures Way for Kids.

Come and have a free coffee on us, so you can see for yourself what every one is talking about....

Bere Farm, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6ER

Tel: 01202 900131 FREE Coffee or Tea With this voucher when ordering any other food or drink in The Barn Café.

One voucher required per person.

Only available until Sunday 10th June. Not valid with any other offer.

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Nice to see them…

April sees the blazing forsythia bushes gleaming with their bright yellow flowers, and the sight of this reminds us to visit garden centres to buy our bedding plants ready for May. If you’ve a garden, then you’ll know the delight of planting a colourful display, and you’ll know the thrill of seeing your perennials coming into flower bang on time.

What’s often forgotten is the huge number of almost-anonymous people whose names are embedded in the names of plants. We enjoy the flowers, but totally forget the human beings they should remind us of… …people like Claude Aubriet (1665-1710), a French flower and animal painter who travelled to the near east to find the objects of his art – and whose name gives us the lovely aubretia for our borders. Or Monsieur Matthias de l’Obel, (15381616), a Flemish naturalist, born in Lille, who was an enthusiastic traveller, plant collector, and author of early books on botany. He was the prestigious physician to our King James I – and gives his name to our popular little lobelia flower.

Many of us will be planting begonias –

The radiant yellow of forsythia blossoms

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A pink variety of the hyacinth flower wonderfully colourful and long-lasting.

They are named after Michel Bégon (1638-1710), a French governor of Santa Domingo. Th e ‘b egonia’ was first discovered in Mexico by Père Plumier, an early botanist and monk, and he named it after Bégon, who was his patron.

And of course we can’t forget the fuchsias – named after Leonhard Fuchs (15011566) who was appointed Professor of Medicine at Tübingen university at the early age of thirty-four. Fuchs wrote several books, including one giving advice on how to treat patients suffering from the plague, and this was published in London during the reign of Elizabeth I. Père Plu mier also discovered the ‘fuchsias’, about the year 1700 – long after Fuchs had died – but he decided to name it after Fuchs, who of course never saw the flower himself!

There are so many flowers and shrubs named after people who are themselves virtually unknown: abelia, from Dr Clarke

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Jean Nicot (1530-1600) who became the French ambassador to Portugal and who introduced the tobacco plant to the courts of Portugal and France… …and so it goes on! Of course, many flowers are named after Greek gods and goddesses, such as Amaryllis, Hebe, Hyacinth, Iris, Nerine, Tagetes, and Tithonus. And the veronica is named after Saint Veronica, who gave Jesus her veil to wipe the sweat off his brow.

But back to forsythia… this is named after William Forsyth (1737-1804), a Scottish gardener who was superintendent of the Roy al Gard en s at St James’s an d Kensington Palace. We should think of him whenever we see those beautiful yellow bushes named after him… Nice to see them!

To see them... nice!

David Hilliam

A purple iris in full bloom

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We Sell: BASKETWARE SUITABLE FOR SHOPPING, HOME, STORAGE, LOGS HATS, SCARVES, PASHMINAS FOR ALL OCCASIONS PURE WOOL MOCCASINS, MAGNETIC JEWELLERY, FASCINATORS AND OTHER GIFT IDEAS

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Val’s Crafts and Beads is a newly opened beading and craft workshop in the Purbeck, for everyone that enjoys crafting. During our workshops all materials and refreshments are supplied along with a lovely atmosphere.

Come along to the Woolbridge business centre in Wool and learn a new skill and create your own masterpiece.

Beading parties for children (with fish and chips) are great fun so book yours now.

We also have a large range of craft and bead supplies so you can buy your supplies in the store.

Our workshops include: Beading, Quilling, Card making, Soap making, Bath bombs, Crochet, Handmade Boxes, Bath Salts, Paper beads, Outdoor lanterns.

Let us know what crafts you are interested in and we can organise a class for you.

Contact Val on 01929 462101 or 07775 422114 for more information.

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VAL’S CRAFTYBEADS Beading & Craft Workshops Craft Supplies OPENING TIMES Tue-Fri: 10am-3pm Sat: 10am-4pm WORKSHOPS Tue 10am-1pm

Drop in Beading

Tue 6pm – 8pm

Crafts (booking req.)

Wed 2pm – 4pm

Beading (booking req.)

Thu 2:30pm – 4:30pm

Beading (booking req.)

Thu 6:30pm – 8:30pm

Crafts (booking req.)

Sat 10am – 11:30am

Kids club (booking req.)

Unit 1, The Woolbridge Centre East Burton Road, WOOL

Tel: 07775 422 114

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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.

Cut to customers requirements.

Prices on request Call Reg Adams

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

Telephone: 01929 448213 07737 180831 01202 375823

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

Email: admin@crusewillwriting.co.uk www.crusewillwriting.co.uk

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

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

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

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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Hart Property Services

Your complete Property Maintenance Service for: • Extensions & property alterations • Loft conversions • Kitchen & bathroom refurbishment • Landscaping, patio & deck construction • Painting & decorating Call Simon on:

01929 472274 / 07900 312173 Email: s.p.hart@btinternet.com

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K & B Installations cover all aspects of fitted interiors, so whether you are looking for a new fully installed kitchen or bathroom or just need someone to fix a leaking tap, we can help With 15 years experience in fitted interiors, we can advise, design, supply and install the products or services suited to your individual needs.

We pride ourselves on the exceptional quality of our craftsmanship and we are sure you will be pleased to find that as we keep our costs to a minimum that your dream kitchen can be achieved within your budget. As we are a small company our success in dependant on our reputation which is why we always ensure 100% customer satisfaction. We carry out all the work ourselves and are fully insured. All plumbing and electric work undertaken is fully certified.

We offer free quotes on all our services including fully fitted kitchens, installations only, appliance replacement, work top changes, tiling, flooring and plumbing.

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WAREHAM

WOOL

Mondays at 6pm and 8pm Masonic Hall, Howards Lane, Wareham

Wednesdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm D'Urberville Centre, Colliers Lane, Wool

Contact Lisa on 01929 463549

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WAREHAM

SWANAGE

Tuesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am Masonic Hall, Howards Lane, Wareham

Thursdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm Emmanuel Church, Howard Rd (opp Jewson), Swanage

Contact Lisa on 01929 463549

Contact Sarah on 07772 844989

* Please note that the loft must have less than 60mm (under some schemes less than 100mm) of existing insulation to qualify for free and some larger properties may incur a charge, but allowances are very generous. In many cases Council, County Council and NHS funding in Dorset is available to help with those costs.

Through your local Energy Advice Centre in association with all Dorset Local Authorities. Dorset Energy Advice Centre only uses local well established installers to carry out the work for you. DEAC and your Local Authority do not endorse any companies who cold call either on the doorstep or over the telephone.

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You Don’t Have To Spend A Fortune On A New Kitchen Replacement Kitchen Doors & Worktops Made To Measure Do you have drooping drawers, sagging doors and things that no longer fit right in your kitchen?

We can supply and fit hinges, re-align doors, repair or replace doors or drawers and without costing a fortune.

We can also supply and fit all major appliances:

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MURDER MYSTERY PICNIC & WALK IN THE CORFE CASTLE RUINS Gates open 6.30pm for walk at 7.30pm July 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th August 6th, 8th, 13th 2012 Yes, it’s back!

The highly acclaimed Double Act Murder Mystery Walks are back this year.

Once again with thanks to the National Trust for access to the Castle itself.

The gates will open at 6.30pm for you to bring your own picnic and dine alfresco in the outer bailey before the mystery starts at 7.30pm.

Bulky items can be left near the exit for collection when you leave the Castle.

All we ask is that you take any rubbish home with you.

What could be more atmospheric for a murder mystery than the ruins at twilight?

However the walk will involve steep rough paths and steps and we must leave the castle ruins before dark for safety reasons.

So anyone taking part does so at their own risk.

Due to the popularity of the past walks and necessity to restrict numbers for safety it is strongly recommended that early bookings be made by purchasing tickets at the National Trust Shop, The Square, Corfe Castle or by phone on 01929 480921.

Tickets are £7 for adults & £6 for children.

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Time has passed since the young King Edward was assassinated at Corfe Castle under suspicious circumstances and rumours of miracles are circulating.

The Shire Reeve has been dispatched to Corfe to investigate illegal furze cutting on the common, but he uncovers sinister conspiracies and dark evil deeds that threaten to destroy not only the peaceful idyll of the Dorset countryside but also to tear apart the young Christian nation now known as England.

Being the dark ages, suspected miscreants were often subjected to trial by ordeal to prove their innocence - not a pretty sight!

All will be revealed along with many other surprises at Corfe Castle on July 16th, 18th, 23rd, 25th & August 6th, 8th, 13th 2012 at 6.30pm.

An experience not to be missed!

The Double Act players ready themselves to take you through dastardly deeds and murderous mayhem in days gone by.

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PLATFORM MODELS New Model Shop Now Open!

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

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Gift Vouchers Available!

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popinplace.net You could be on there , photos and reports from all our events and general information is available on popinplace.net Thank you to everyone who supported the Easter Morning on Good Friday This was a wonderful occasion with the JC theatre performing, the Hall was packed out people eating hot cross buns and catching up with friends. The Easter Bonnet parade was again a delight the winner of the children’s section was Bethany Leigh and the adult winner was Sarah Lye, well done to everyone who took part and to our Judges Gaye and Judi. Many thanks to all who donated Easter Eggs and supported this and to the team of helpers than ran the event under the supervision of Joanna.

The Pop In place has just elected the new Team for 2012 13 many thanks to everyone for your support over the last year and for all you continue to do.

Could you be a Volunteer in 2012? Have you ever thought of helping out in your own Community?

New Volunteers are always welcome, if you could spare a couple of hours on a Monday or a Friday to help serve the teas once in while I would love to hear from you. There are many charity events that happen during the year, when we need extra volunteers. Please call me on the number below to talk through how you can help within your own community.

Transport is now available to our sessions at no cost to you.

We are delighted to inform you that we are able to offer transport to and from the sessions. If you are unable to walk, or are maybe a little apprehensive of coming alone, please give Max Saywell a call on 01929 471062 to make the arrangements. We look forward to seeing you.

Pop In Place regular groups are as follows Healthy Eating Support Group is on Monday Mornings from10.30 How about trying to lose some of those extra pounds ?

For the small fee of £1 you can be weighed, everyone is welcome to come along and have a coffee and a chat with others who are in the same situation. New members are very welcome.

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

Pop In Performers Group Our Summer Show “Consider Yourself One of Us” Saturday 23rd June 2pm and again at 7pm tickets at £5 each no concessions will be available from 1st May from the Pop In Place Monday or Friday morning or from Ruth Hughes. As the title suggest the production is based on “ Oliver ” and has all the well-known and greatly loved songs from the musical. The money raised will be donated to Julia’s House Children’s Hospice, this it a wonderful example of how our children and young people are working together to raise funds for other children and young people that need the help of a wider community to fund much needed hospice provision.

The Pop In Sessions on a Monday and Friday morning 10 until 12 at the Lower Drax Hall Everyone is welcome at the Pop In Place regardless of age or gender, and new comers are especially welcome, pop In for a coffee or tea and a chat. We also take donations of good quality clothing, bric a brac and books. These are sold during the mornings to help fund our rental costs. Donations would be most welcome and a great help to our running costs.

On Friday morning Tony Shave is there with his Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Stall, buy your fruit and vegetables and eggs then come in for a coffee too.

If you have never popped in why not give it a try, there is a warm welcome to you all.

Forthcoming Events….

Pop In Place and HM the Queens Diamond Jubilee Celebrations In addition to all the events planned by the Jubilee Committee the Pop In Place have arranged a Jubilee Village Quiz with Sue Stones on Monday 14th May at 7.30 at The Drax Hall see Ruth to enter a team.

Lets Celebrate… an evening with Rapport on Saturday 26th May 7.30 entry by ticket only.

Tickets will be £5 each and available from Alison Bennett 01929 472023 or the Pop In Place and any profits after the band have been paid will be given to the Village Jubilee Fund.

For more information contact Alison Bennett Pop In Place Team Leader 01929 472023

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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

AND NEW DAYTIME CLASSES ON FRIDAYS AT CAREY HALL WAREHAM 9.00AM, 10.00AM AND 11.15AM

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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FOR SALE - nine 7-week-old chickens, would sell mother too, if needed.

• • • • • • • Over the rally course the object is to average 3 mph to show that a caravan doesn’t slow you down.

• • • • • • • Mr S. said he would take up his duties as soon as the council could find him a house.

The committee decided, on recommendation of the surveyor, to place a manhole at the corner of Chase Road.

• • • • • • • Owing to the disastrous fire, the Grange Hotel has temporarily moved to Greyfields Manor Hotel, where the reception will be even warmer.

• • • • • • • In the handicrafts exhibition, the contribution of Miss Smith was "smocking and rugs", not "smoking drugs" as stated in the last report.

• • • • • • • I’m sure the little boys teeth made much more impression on the Queen Mother than all the teachers.

• • • • • • • FOR SALE - A quilted high chair that can be made into a play table, potty chair, rocking horse, ice refrigerator, spring coat size 8 with fur collar.

• • • • • • • Mr Walker joins staff to teach juvenile delinquency.

• • • • • • • A mother was taking a shower when her 2 year old son came into the bathroom and wrapped himself in toilet paper.

Although he made a mess, he looked adorable, so she ran for my camera and took a few shots. They came out so well that she had copies made and included one with each of their Christmas cards.

Days later, a relative called about the picture, laughing hysterically, and suggesting that she take a closer look. Puzzled, the mother stared at the photo and was shocked to discover that in addition to her son, she had captured her reflection in the mirror wearing nothing but a camera.

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Local Author Goes Global ‘SURFACE MALE – Round the World Without Flying’ is the true story of John Barclay’s challenge to circle the world, doing as much as possible by land and none by air. Over six months, crossing three oceans, four continents and 22 countries – by passenger liner, container ship, freighter, motorboat, train, bus, trolleybus, minibus, truck, taxi, tuk tuk and motorbike – not a drop of aviation fuel was consumed.

Journeying on his own, John faced numerous dangers and difficulties.

Yet he found humour everywhere and was heartened by the warmth of strangers. The experience changed his outlook on the world.

‘The trip continues predominantly off the beaten tour ist track, and normally without the benefit of much planning. This gives the reader a unique insight into the countries John visits that following the established travel routes wouldn’t afford . . . fastpaced, ever-changing and above all exciting.’

– Essential Travel Review

SURFACE MALE Round the World Without Flying by local author & entertainer

John Barclay £16 hardback from Discover Purbeck Information Centre, South St, Wareham (01929 552740) and New & Second Hand Books, Station Rd, Swanage (01929 424088)

www.johnbarclayink.com

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All areas covered — free estimates

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

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Announce it in The Wareham Directory and let the celebration grow!

Weddings Engagements Anniversaries Births Retirements “Milestones” You name it we’ll announce it in the brand new, upcoming Announcements Page!

Please send your data by email to: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Include a photograph if desired.

Please note the deadline date on page 4 to avoid disappointment.

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

Wareham Market every Thursday & Friday

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

All

Activities and Courses for

Burngate Stone Carving Centre

01929 439405

Wed’s

Heathland Amble

RSPB Arne 10-12noon FREE

01929 553360

11-13

Diesel Gala/Beer Festival

Swanage Railway Harmans Cross

01929 425800

12-13

Jester Days

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

12-13

Open House for Charity

Smedmore House 1.30-5.30

07894 477106

15/16

Tank Experience Days

Tank Museum

01929 405096

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Coach Day Trip

Picking up from Wareham and

Tickets from Discover

19-20

Reptile Weekend Walk

RSPB Arne 10-12noon £6/£3 Members

01929 553360 Booking Essential

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Garden Teaparty (Weldmar)

Coombe House Studland 2.305pm

20/27

Lulworth Butterfles Walk

Heritage Centre11am £3/

01929 400155 Booking

19-20

Jester Days

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

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Diamond Jubilee Open Day

10 am – 9pm At the football

26-27

Capture the Castle

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

26-10

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Events and Open Studios

Purbeckartweeks.co.uk

26-10

Dorset Art Weeks

Open studio’s and exhibitions

Dorsetartweeks.co.uk

JUNE 2012 All

Wareham Market every

Thursday: East Street 8-1pm

All Mont

Activities and Courses for one and all

Burngate Stone Carving Centre, Langton Matravers

01929 439405 www.burngatestonecentre.co.

Tues’

Wareham Walking Group

Streche Road 10.30am FREE

01929 550666

Tues’

Car Boot

Farmer Palmers 10am

01202 622022

Wed’s

Heathland Amble

RSPB Arne 10-12noon FREE

01929 553360

Wed’s

Nightjar Walk

RSPB Arne 8pm-Late £6/£3

01929 553360 Booking Essential

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Freewheelers – Biking

Purbeck Sports Centre 6.30 pm

01929 554550

To 10

Purbeck Art Weeks

Events and Open Studios in Purbeck

Purbeckartweeks.co.uk

To 10

Dorset Art Weeks

Events and Open Studios in Dorset

Dorsetartweeks.co.uk

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Treasure Hunt & Teas

Corfe Pre-School 10am-12pm

2-4

Monkey World – Free Badge

Bring a banana and get a free badge

01929 462537

2-10

A Right Royal Week

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

2-10

Queens of England

Corfe Castle Model Village

01929 481234

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Diamond Jubilee Opening Ceremony/Drum

Corfe Castle Grounds 6.30pm

2-10

Ride a Tracked Vehicle

Tank Museum

01929 405096

2-10

Camouflage

Tank Museum

01929 405096

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Queen’s Diamond Jubilee “Big Lunch”

The Blue Pool from 11.00am

01929 551408

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The “Big Lunch” picnic

Corfe Sports Field 12pm-4pm

3

Renaissance Fair Antiques

Corfe Castle Village Hall 10-4pm

01929 400343

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Plant & Garden Fair

Upton Country Park 10-4.30pm £1

01202 682675

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Wareham Diamond Jubilee Big Lunch & Celebrations

Howards Lane 12noon onwards Beacon & Fireworks, Quay 9pm on’

4

Jubilee Fair

Corfe Castle Grounds 10am4pm

4

Jubilee Fireworks MusicBBQ

Greyhound Corfe 9pm

01929 480205

4

Swanage Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

4-8

Tank Action Displays

Tank Museum

01929 405096

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Reptile ramble

Gt Ovens Heath, 9-11am; No dogs.

01202 642785

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Rockpool Ramble

Kimmeridge 2.30-4pm £3

01929 481044

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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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Isle of Purbeck Arts Club

Summer Exhibition 16th-30th June 2012 Catholic Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage, BH19 1DJ 11am-5pm daily, except Saturdays, 10am-5.30pm Admittance FREE For more information call 01929 425409.

Those on duty will be pleased to answer any questions about the Club.

www.purbeckarts.co.uk Members of the club meet every Tuesday at The Catholic Church Hall, Remp ston e Road, Swanage, from October to April. From May to September we meet at a different venue each week for outdoor sketching and p a i n t i n g ( a n d a p i cn i c ) w e a t h e r permitting, often using this work for ideas during the winter. Refreshments will be available on the first morning of the Exhibition 10.00am to 12.00 noon.

Members come from all over Purbeck.

New members very welcome, contact Sue on 01929 425409 for information.

By Denise Horn

Stair Hole By Sue Colbourne

The River by Sue Taylor

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Amelia’s Miracle Amelia Saunders is a 3 year old little girl from Reading, who was diagnosed at the beginning of February with a rare, inoperable brain tumour. Her family heard this devastating news and decided to spend the time they have left with their daughter having fun and laughter and enjoying every day they have.

Recently Amelia has been offered some experimental treatment in Houston, Texas which has the possibility of helping to save Amelia’s life. Her family are trying to raise as much money as possible to help Amelia and her mum and dad get to Texas, start the treatment, and continue it for as long as needed.

Without this treatment the doctors in the UK have no long term treatment for Amelia.

Please help us to raise this money so that Amelia can have the hopes and dreams of any child and live a normal, happy life.

www.ameliasmiracle.com Amelia’s grandmother lives in Holton Heath and asked us to include this information

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United Christian Aid Service at Lady St Mary Church Wareham on May 13th at 3pm With new Bishop of Salisbury Rt Revd Nick Holtam. Please do come and join in with this start to Christian Aid Week and meet the new bishop.

Get YOUR community group or organisation mentioned here!

You could have your group here with meeting times, requests for new members, details of your next event… Whatever you need or want to get your name and mes s age o u t t o t he l o c al residents. This is a FREE service that we provide in order to help you to communicate into the community. Just give Stephen or Debbie a call on 01202 894397 or email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

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 £4.

If you would like more information please phone 01929 553503

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Finding Hidden Treasure in Dorset If you have never heard of “geocaching” before and you like walking, or you have children that you would like to get out of the house and get some fresh air, then this is definitely something you will like.

What’s more is it is free! All you need is a GPS device which you can buy from Argos, Amazon or local outdoor equipment stockists for example, or you maybe able to use your phone for which you can get an App. You then go online to www.geocaching.com where it is free to register. There are literally thousands of walks that people have added and they are in practically every area you can think of across the country (and even abroad!).

Now, this is not just an ordinary walk… there is treasure to find! Well actually it is a box of trinkets into which people have put all sorts of little things. It could be a large ‘cache’ (meaning hiding place especially of hidden goods, treasure) or a tiny something to find. The idea of the walk is to find the treasure. It is ideal for children who would otherwise severely object to even the thought of walking!

Hayden, our son always responds with a

Building up the energy to set forth!

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Some spectacular views along the coast big “Yeah!” when I say we are all going out to do a geocache. He doesn’t even look at me if I say I want to go out for a walk! There are two types of geocache… one that just gives you the coordinates to get somewhere and you follow that until you find it. At the end of the ‘hunt’ you are given a clue to find the treasure. The second type is good for younger children as it gives lots of clues and there are lots of questions as you go along. This is called a multi cache. We like those the best.

Every ten minutes or so there is a question about where you are. You need to answer the question to get the coordinates to be able to carry on. At the finale you get a clue to find a hidden box or similar object, often containing a little book to write your name in or a comment and then you can exchange a little trinket for something you want to leave behind.

All great fun! Free and it gets us out of the house, enjoying the English country side, seaside, forest, in fact anywhere and everywhere.

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did three geocaches starting at Durlston Country Park. A lovely cup of coffee and a piece of cake overlooking the fantastic British coastline set us off on the right foot. It was absolutely gorgeous, blue sky, blue sea and perfect temperature. I really enjoyed the whole day. What is funny, is seeing adults getting very competitive about finding the ‘cache’ first! There was a buzz of excitement as each of us rummaged through the undergrowth to find the treasure. At the last cache, after walking for over an hour, my sister and I decided to sit and take in the amazing view and let the others ‘fight for their supremacy’. We sat on a very comfortable rock and relaxed. After 10 minutes or so watching our friends busy hunting I was sitting on it all the time! or old, fit or not so fit. You can even create your own for others to follow, once you get the hang of it. Why not do one yourself and send me some photos for us to print in the magazine for you? I would love to hear how you get on.

Happy Hunting!

Best Wishes, Debbie Corney It has got to be here… somewhere??? around, Sue laughed and said it would be funny if we were sitting on the cache. She casually put her hand down, into a small crevice in the rock and pulled out the box!

We couldn’t believe it, it was very funny… though I am not sure all of the others thought it was as funny as we did…

You can see some photos of our day. I highly recommend geocaching. It is definitely something you should try young

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Friday,11th May for Seven Days

HEADHUNTERS (HODEJEGERNE) (15) Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.00p.m.)

And for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.15p.m.)

Scandinavian noir from Morten Tyldum. Askel Hennie is the executive recruiter who moonlights as an art thief. From Jo Nesbo’s bestseller.

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Friday, 18th May for Seven Days

SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMEN (12A) At 7.15p.m. (ends 9.20p.m.)

A scheme to establish a fly-fishing industry in a desert country is the background to Lasse Hallström’s comedy with Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt and Kristin Scott Thomas.

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Friday, 25th May for Four Days

THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (15) At 7.15p.m. (ends 9.20p.m.)

Retired ‘80s pop star, Sean Penn, leaves his Irish mansion and his wife, Frances McDormand, to seek out the Nazi war criminal whom his dying father spent his life pursuing. Paolo Sorrentino directs.

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SPECIAL EVENT Sunday, 27th May for one day only at 2.15p.m.

THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL (12A) As a special one-off we are showing the Hard of Hearing version of this popular film.

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Tuesday, 29th May for Three Days

WILD BILL (15) Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 7.55p.m.)

Wednesday and Thursday at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.10p.m.)

Charlie Creed-Miles plays the jailbird determined not to return to crime and see his young sons taken into care, in Dexter Fletcher’s East End gangster drama.

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COMING IN JUNE for half term matinees...

THE PIRATES! IN AN ADVENTURE WITH SCIENTISTS! (U)

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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

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Aerials Repairline .............................. 27 Appliance Repairs Quality Electrical ................... 23 Artists Martin Budden ...................... 26 Bathrooms C&C Bathrooms..................... 11 K&B Installations................... 23 Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens .. 2 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 3 Books Surface Male ......................... 33 Builders AMP ...................................... 27 Propoint ................................ 20 Purbeck Home Improvements.. 1 Cafés, Pubs & Hotels Kemps Hotel .......................... 48 The Barn Café........................ 19 The Kings Arms...................... 47 Carpets & Flooring Marsden Flooring .................. 15 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweep........... 14 Clothing Fab Frocks ............................. 9 Community News Amelia’s Miracle.................... 40 Bere Regis Pop-in Place ......... 30 Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 8 Finding Hidden Treasure ....... 42 Michael James Music Trust ... 45 News from Kingston Village .. 10 Nice to see them.................... 16 Pull the other one.................. 32 Wareham Croquet Club......... 18 Wareham Floral Group.......... 40 Wareham Rotary................... 6 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 22 Purbeck Computer Centre ..... 29 Purbeck Tech Centre.............. 24 Cycle Shops & Hire Cyclexperience....................... 25 Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice.. 13

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Dry Cleaners Creases ..................................45 Electricians AA Hill Electrical.....................11 Events Guided Tours .........................18 Murder Walks at Corfe Castle...28 Purbeck Events.......................36 Rex Cinema............................44 United Christian Aid Service...40 Wareham & Dist. Arch. Soc....18 Fencing Corbin Fencing .......................41 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management ...48 Strategic Solutions — Allan Cruse..24 Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason.............22 Fitted Furniture Custom World........................ 7 Garden Services A.D.S. Garden Services...........39 JBM Garden & Property Maintenance..17 Garage Services JT MOT Centre .......................27 VASworks...............................15 Gifts & Accessories Dolphin Collectables ..............45 Magpies.................................20 Val’s Craftybeads...................21 Graphic Design Goodwin Graphics ................. 3 Health & Fitness Fit 4 Life .................................31 Fit as a Fiddle.........................20 Purbeck Holistic Massage ......14 Slimming World .....................25 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ...48 Insulation Dorset Energy Advice Centre....25 Jewellers Georgian Gems ......................45 Key Cutting & Engraving John Hagans ..........................21 Kitchens K&B Installations ...................23 Kitchen Facelift ......................26 Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens... 2

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