The Wareham District Directory - November 2012

November 2012

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FOSTER CARERS Urgently Required throughout Dorset

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The Wareham District Directory Edition 90

Photo courtesy of David Beater Photography www.davidbeaterphotography.co.uk

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

Telephone: 01929 408080 or 01202 676661

Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk

Copy deadline for December edition: 26th November 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 reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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Hello Wareham, Wool & Bere Regis!

Dare I say it but we are fast approaching that festive time of year… Indeed we are looking forward to taking our Hayden to see Father Christmas at Paultons Park for his Birthday this year. As he will be 9 I reckon this is my last chance!

Imagine my surprise a few weeks ago when I got a phone call from Father Christmas - it turned out to be a lovely local man who has played the part every season for over 60 years! I am sure I had that same ‘trip of the heart’ when he said who he was. Do we ever really grow up?

As you might be thinking of opening your doors to the family… or escaping to other climes… perhaps a few things need doing around the house or garden?

If you are anything like us, ‘spare’ time seems to be getting less and less. Why not let someone else do the work for you?

You will find The Wareham District Directory full of local tradespeople who are more than willing to give you a hand to make this year’s special season a great success. From fitted furniture to make the most of what space you do have, builders to create more space and property maintenance to make things a little neater and tidier. There are also plumbers and electricians to ensure all your facilities are in shape, as well as hairdressers and slimming consultants to help keep your body in good order too!

We also have a number of interesting articles this month. Wareham Rotary had great success with this year’s bike ride on page 30. There are details of the Purbeck Christmas Tree Festival on page 14. For you motoring enthusiasts, there is a review of the Honda Accord on page 20 and some finance tips from Martin Lewis on page 42. If you are one for enjoying your cooking, there is a recipe on page 10 that sounds scrumptious!

The winner of the meal vouchers to the Kings Arms at Stoborough last month was Sylvia Russell of Chalk Pit Close. Well done to you!

Here’s to a good month of November,

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Winter Sale at Cyclexperience!

Rather than pay full price next Spring for a new 2013 bike when you are tempted by the longer and warmer days, save money now and pop along to Cyclexperience in Brockenhurst and Wareham who have got some great bargains on 2012 bike stock.

Some bikes are discounted up to 25%- that’s almost trade price on some models!

The two hire centres at Brockenhurst & Wareham Train Stations also have a number of ex-rental bikes which sell for less than 50% of RRP. Cyclexperience is open 7 days a week, late night Thursday. Call Brockenhurst 01590 624204, Wareham 01929 556601 or check out www.cyclex.co.uk for some of the clearance deals or email info@cyclex.co.uk for the list of ex rental bikes still available.

new/second new/second--hand shot/airguns, rifles and repairs game, coarse, sea angling equipment

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Update your look with Philip Mills Phil and Lyn Mills established ‘Philip Mills Hair Design’ in Wareham nearly eight years ago and have gone from strength to strength.

Phil cuts to complement face shape, lifestyle and hair texture whilst Lyn colours to suit eye colour and skin tone.

Sarah Ellis is a new member of the team and is now taking clients and whilst offering a 20% discount until December, continues to offer an excellent service.

Behind the scenes is Carole who keeps the salon organised and who gives a relaxing shampoo and treatment with a Rombouts coffee while you enjoy your service.

Phil and Lyn look forward to continuing success and welcome new clients.

Salon premises at 49 North St, Wareham

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

At Philip Mills we like to keep ourselves updated within the hair industry and can offer both modern and contemporary styles.

Sarah who is Philip Mills trained will open up more appointments for all the people we have been unable to fit in, so now we will have more appointments available and will be able to offer a two tier price list.

The team at Philip Mills specialize in hair cutting for all ages and gender, styling, creative colouring, highlighting, scalp treatments, corrective colouring and wedding parties.

Left to right: Sarah, Carole, Lyn and Phil

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"Sit back and enjoy being pampered!"

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01929 551855 49 North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AD

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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.

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

Lucy’s recipe corner Choccy coconut balls Crush up the biscuits in a food bag (you can bash them with a rolling pin) and pop into a mixing bowl.

Add the cocoa and coconut and stir together.

Pour in the condensed milk.

Ingredients for 5 servings Scoop out a small handful of the mixture and roll 250g digestive biscuits into a ball then roll in the extra coconut.

45g desiccated coconut (plus a bit extra for rolling the balls in) Keep making balls until all the mixture is gone 5 tablespoons cocoa powder then pop into the fridge for 30 minutes to set.

1 tin condensed milk (397g) Yum!

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READER COMPETITON SLEEPING BEAUTY THE BOURNEMOUTH PAVILION PANTOMIME SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 2012 – SUN 6 JANUARY 2013 Pantomime season returns to the Bournemouth Pavilion from Saturday 8 December as we welcome Sleeping Beauty.

This year’s offering is once again brought to you by UK Productions following a record-breaking production of Jack and the Beanstalk last year.

Returning to once again write, direct and star is venue favourite and Bournemouth resident Chris Jarvis as Happy Harry, whose local gags, rapport with the audience and range of impressions always go down a storm with adults and children alike.

We’re also delighted to welcome back one of the best Panto villains Bournemouth has seen in recent years, Su Pollard – last with us for the 2009 Panto season – as Carabosse.

Also returning from the cast of Jack and the Beanstalk is Wave 105 presenter Kate Weston as Good Fairy.

However, our all-star cast doesn’t end there, as they’re joined by Asa Elliott from ITV’s Benidorm as the Prince and of

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course, no Panto would be complete without a dame, with Nurse Nelly to be played by Colin Baker of Doctor Who fame.

Running from 8 December 2012 to 6 January 2013, with a top cast and a great traditional story, Sleeping Beauty is sure to be another huge Panto hit at the Bournemouth Pavilion.

The Bournemouth Pavilion Pantomime is sponsored

by Aruba Restaurant.

We have a family ticket to give away!!!

The ticket is for the 7pm performance on Wednesday 12th December.

To enter, simply fill in your name and telephone number: Name: ______________________ Phone: ______________________ Send to: The Wareham Directory 1 Moorlands Rise Ferndown, BH22 0JR The winner will be chosen on 30th Nov

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PURBECK CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL WEEKEND THURS 29th NOVEMBER - SUN 2nd DECEMBER

KINGSTON CHURCH This year, in the heart of the Purbeck Villages, at the end of November and during the first weekend of December we have a really special Christmas Tree Festival at St. James’ Church, Kingston.

Local businesses, community groups and families have been invited to sponsor a tree for 4 days, decorating it with unique decorations, together with an opportunity to provide some publicity about their group. We shall celebrate advent with approximately 30 real trees, leading to an illuminated wooden nativity tableau, which will create a wonderful sight for us all to enjoy.

There will be presentations of live music and local singers at certain times throughout the festival, and also an even in g con cert on Saturday 2nd December. We also hope to hear the 10 church bells ringing and on Sunday 2nd Dec familiar Christmas carols will be played on the splendid organ. There will be plenty of seasonal refreshments and invitations to a wide range of Christmas events across the two Benefices of the Purbeck Hills and the Corfe Valley.

Please come and be inspired, as we aim to bring the focus back onto Jesus this Christmas, so that everyone who visits the Festival will be reminded of the true meaning of CHRIST mas.

Entry is free, with donations being shared between the Children’s Hospice, Julia’s House, and St James’ Church. Please see

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the website www.kingstonopc.org.uk for further details of concert and daily programme. Bring your friends and family to what promises to be a memorable start to the Christmas season. A warm welcome awaits you.

Festival Opening times as follows:Thursday 29th November 1.00pm - 4.00pm Friday 30th November 10.00am - 4.00pm Saturday 1st December 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 2nd December 10.00am - 4.00pm (carols from approx 3.30pm)

Evening Concert: 7.30pm Saturday 1st December CHRISTMAS WITH CANZONETTA Music Concert at St James Church, followed by seasonal refreshments Free admission, retiring collection for Julia’s House and Church upkeep.

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

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

Airfix kits, glue, paint and modelling tools.

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

‡‡‡‡‡‡‡ FREE PARKING ‡‡‡‡‡‡‡

Tel: 01202 950733 www.platformmodels.co.uk

Gift Vouchers Available!

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

@.D.S. G@RDEN & H@RD L@NDSC@PING SERVICES 20 Years Experience in the Building Trade CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED

Patios • Fencing Decorative Chippings Lawns cut Hedge Trimming Turf laid • Weeding Garden Clearance Gutters & Drains: Cleared, Repaired or Replaced

BRICKWORK & BLOCKWORK RESTORATION & CONSTRUCTION INTERIOR WORK CAN ALSO BE UNDERTAKEN PLEASE ENQUIRE TIMBER BUILDING RESTORATION A SPECIALITY

FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATIONS DISCOUNTS FOR OVER 65’S Cont[]t @n^y on 01929 553535 or 07743 440906

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Swingletree Vintage

China Hire

Weddings, Anniversaries, Tea Parties, Garden Parties, Birthdays & Celebrations

Elegance and Tradition Tea time with beautiful china, embroidered tablecloths with cake stands and vintage glass vases.

A Vintage Wedding, romance with floral patterned china.

Vintage sweet jars and bowls.

All china in good condition, no chips or cracks.

No washing up charge.

Always happy to help… ...friendly advice available!

01929 472274

Please call: Or email: vintagechinahire@btinternet.com

www.swingletreevintage.co.uk

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Blocked Drains • Drain Repairs • Drain CCTV Surveys

• Patio Cleaning

• Heavy Plant &

• Pre MOT Jet

Horsebox Cleaning

Wash Service

NO CALL OUT CHARGE • AVAILABLE 7 DAYS A WEEK

www.bhdrains.co.uk

FOR A RAPID AND RELIABLE 24HR RESPONSE CALL

FREEPHONE: 0800 0029 188 01929 401656 or 07795 802792

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We Sell: BASKETWARE SUITABLE FOR SHOPPING, HOME, STORAGE, LOGS. LARGE SELECTION OF WINTER HATS, PASHMINAS, SCARVES & GLOVES. ALSO FASCINATORS AND JEWELLERY A great gift idea for any occasion—Hand blown glass tea light holders

A selection of hampers & trays to fill with Christmas gifts; it’s not long!

18b South Street, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4LT

01929 554368

Maggie@notjusthats.co.uk

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Nr Corfe Castle (on main A351) From 1st December

LARGE SELECTION OF

CHRISTMAS TREES Mistletoe

Holly Wreaths

No Gimmicks Just Genuinely Priced Trees Tree Lights

Tree Stands

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Tel: 01929 480098

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

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

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Friday, 16th November for Four Days

TO ROME WITH LOVE (12A) Saturday at 8.00p.m. (ends 10.10p.m.), and for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.20p.m.)

Woody Allen’s latest romantic comedy - a love-letter to Rome, with Judy Davis and Roberto Benigni.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, 17th November for One Night Only at 6.00p.m. (ends 7.40p.m.)

Saturday Classics

THE MALTESE FALCON (PG)

Bogart goes down those mean streets and into a world of greed and treachery..

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, 20th November for Three Days

INTOUCHABLES (UNTOUCHABLE) (15) Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.10p.m.), Wednesday and Thursday at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.25p.m.)

Eric Toledano’s and Oliver Nakache’s comedy drama of a disadvantaged carer and his aristocratic ward that has taken France by storm.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tuesday, 20th November for one Night Only at 9.00p.m. (ends 10.30p.m.)

EMMANUELLE (18) To mark the passing of star Sylvia Kristel the REX presents a one-off showing of a film she made in 1974.

Purely in the spirit of cinema history and heritage!

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday 23rd November for Seven Days

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD (12A) Saturday at 8.00p.m. (ends 9.50p.m.), Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 7.50p.m.)

And for the rest of the run at 7.15p.m. (ends 9.05p.m.)

Semi-feral life in a devastated Louisiana as seen through the eyes of a six-year-old, in Behn Zeitin’s amazingly beautiful, funny and tender drama.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, 24th November for One Night Only at 6.00p.m. (ends 7.40 p.m.)

Saturday Classics

I’M ALL RIGHT JACK (U)

Peter Sellers at his best in a hilarious look at politics and work. A British classic.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, 30th November for Seven Days

THE SAPPHIRES (PG) Saturday at 8.00p.m. (ends 10.00p.m.), Tuesday at 6.00p.m. (ends 8.00p.m.)

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

An all-girl Australian Aboriginal group entertain troops in 1960s Vietnam, with Chris O’Dowd

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

At Colehill Electrical we have over 14 years' of experience with all aspects of electrical installation and repair, from domestic appliance testing and installations, to commercial work throughout Dorset.

We offer a friendly, prompt and professional service for all your electrical needs, including: • Domestic installations, e.g. lighting, security systems, fire alarms and heating controls • Interior and exterior domestic alterations and upgrades - including fuseboards, rewiring, garden lighting and power • Automotive and leisure vehicle electrics • Emergency call-out and repair

Tel: 07515 438350 Email: colehillelectric@btinternet.com

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PILATES CLASSES Sandford Middle School MON and WED at 6.30pm and 7.30pm AND Carey Hall Wareham FRI at 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

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

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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The Rotary Dorset Bike Ride raises over £10,000 for Cancer Research UK The Rotary Club of Wareham held a very successful bike ride in aid of Cancer Research on 14th October. They had over 300 riders taking part, riding one of 3 routes consisting of 50, 20 or 10 miles through Dorset great countryside.

The event was originally planned for 23rd September but they had to postpone the ride due to terrible weather conditions that would have made the ride dangerous. However this Sunday the weather was brilliant sunshine for the whole day.

With the choice of 3 routes, the ride was ideal for all ages and experience. The youngest rider was just 6 years old while the eldest was 78.

Many of the riders obtained sponsors for their ride, some raising several hundreds of pounds for Cancer Research UK, with at least two riders raising over £1000 in sponsorship. One of the riders, Sandra Levitte (see photo), who is recovering from cancer, raised over £1500 in sponsorship. She said she has had great support from her friends and family and was so pleased that the date of the ride was between her chemotherapy treatments. A true star!

The final amount raised for Cancer Research UK will not be known for a few weeks, but the Rotary Club of Wareham is expecting the amount to exceed £10,000.

Cyclexperience of Wareham one of the bike ride supporters have donated a bike to be drawn from those that raise at least £450 in sponsorship. The draw will be made in a few weeks once the sponsorship money has been collected.

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The Rotary club would like to thank all those riders that took part and all the volunteers who helped marshal the event. They would also like to thank the local businesses that supported the event.

It is hoped the event will become a regular event for the Rotary Club of Wareham.

For more details about the Rotary Club of Wareham including how to join, see their web site www.warehamrotary.co.uk For more details ring David King on 01929 471087 or y ou can email him at david.king@gbpltd.co.uk.

David King with Sandra Levitte

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Locally Handcrafted Stone for your Home Portman Stone Ltd are a local company you can trust, but don't just take our word for it, check out the independent website Checkatrade - where you can take comfort in our customers rating us 9.7 out of 10 Everything is manufactured in our Dorset factory, we don't fabricate your worktops in your own back garden.

Portman Stone Ltd offer 1000s of quartz and granites, from the well known quartz brands of Silestone and Samsung to our aestheticly pleasing and highly competitive own brand of granites.

Only high quality machinery is used and combined with the skills of our qualified stonemasons, you can be sure your project is completed with the level of accuracy, care and attention to detail you would expect.

We template using the traditional trusted method, so no risks are taken - so your kitchen worktops fit perfectly, first time.

Only fully employed stonemasons template, manufacture and install your project - so peace of mind is guaranteed.

During November a free under mount stainless steel sink worth £249 is offered free of charge with every installation booked over £2000.

So give Portman Stone Ltd a call on 01202 484340 to get the look of stone in your home.

Looking to add a touch of stone to your home?

Portman Stone has developed into one of the regions foremost stonemasons. From a background of traditional limestone fireplaces, the “Handcrafted company has developed into creative stone specialists… Handcrafting granite, quartz and marble pieces that are quite simply unique.

Contemporary, modern & traditional styles Handfinished, premium grade stone

in Dorset”

T: 01202 484340

Unit 16 , 12 Airfield Road, Christchurch, BH23 3TG

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Charity Concert stars Military Band Bring along your flags and bunting for Last Night of the Proms with Wessex Military Band who will once again be in concert on Saturday, 17 November at 7.00pm at the Wareham Middle School in aid of The Brian Clark Breath of Life Fund.

The concert will feature both traditional marches and old favourites together with a few new pieces ending in a rousing rendition of Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory.

This is the third annual concert by the band organised to raise money for the British Lung Foundation in Brian’s Memory. To date the Fund stands at nearly £3,400 with £2,340 being raised from the previous concerts and Grand Raffles held during the evening.

Brian was born in Wareham and was very well known and much respected around the town and the Purbecks and was regularly seen playing in Wareham Town Band where he played for over 50 years in total until ill health forced him to give up his beloved music some 6 years ago. For most people though, Brian was best known as ‘Nobby’ or ‘Yogi’, the South Dorset coach driver that took hundreds of children to school and back during the 1960’s & 70’s from the surrounding areas to Wareham School.

Brian sadly passed away in March 2009 after suffering from COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) after which the family set up the Fund in Brian’s name and memory while raising money for this very worthwhile charity.

100% of the fund goes to the British Lung Foundation and the aim is to raise a further £1,000 from the evening.

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Wessex Military Band (formerly the Army Air Corp Band) is based in Bridport and includes musicians from all over the south of England. It recently celebrated its 30th anniversary and since last year’s concert have performed at the Olympics in Weymouth, played at the Menton Lemon Festival in the South of France and a festival in Dulman, Germany.

Tickets for the concert are £5 to include refreshments and the evening will include a grand raffle.

Tickets available in Wareham from Farwells Newsagents, AF Joys, Wendy’s Hairdressers, Carey Newsagents, Sandford Pharmacy, Amber Hardware, Wool or by telephoning 01202 620142 or 01929 552591.

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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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This month’s prize is a meal for two at The Kings Arms at Stoborough, so complete this page by 25th November and send to: November Prize Wordsearch The Wareham Directory, 1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, BH22 0JR

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

Variety of Activities, Courses Demonstrations, Exhibitions

Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm Durlston Castle and Country Park

Tues’

Wareham Walking Group

Streche Road 10.30am FREE

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Heathland Bash

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Time Travelling Magicians

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Music For Remembrance

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Wareham’s Street Markets

01929 556267 01929 550666

Meet RSPB Arne car park, 10am-3pm Briantspuddle Village Hall 7.30pm Lady St Mary Wareham 7.30pm £5

Tickets from Discover Purbeck

Remembrance Walk

RSPB Arne 10-1pm FREE

01929 553360

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Remembrance Day

Tank Museum

01929 462359

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Undercover Agent (Talk)

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We Bought a Zoo

13/18

01929 553360 01929 471497

Mowlem Swanage 2.30-4pm £3 Harmans Cross Village Hall 7.30pm £4

Bookings Hotline 0776982994

Late Night Christmas Shop’

Durlston Castle

01929 424443

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Access All Areas

Tank Museum £45

01929 462359

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Winter Birds at Arne

RSPB Arne 10-1pm £6

01929 553360 Booking Essential

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Christmas Craft Show

Upton Country Park 104.30pm £1

01202 496147

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Three Cane Whale

Studland Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 450204

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Babes in the Wood

Panto, Corfe Castle Village Hall, 7.30

01929 480109

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Budapest Café Orchestra

West Lulworth Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 400321

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Dorset County Orchestra

Dorford Centre, Dorchester.

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Historic Court Leet

Wareham’s Public Houses 7pm

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Poole Harbour & It’s Birds

Methodist Church Wareham

01929 427300

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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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

WAREHAM Mondays at 6pm and 8pm Tuesdays at 9.30am and 11.30am Masonic Hall, Howards Lane, Wareham

Contact Lisa on 01929 463549

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

Contact Pete on 01929 552838

SWANAGE Thursdays at 5.30pm and 7.30pm United Reformed Church 122 High Street, Swanage

Contact Sarah on 07772 844989

Wasps • Bees

• Rats Mice • Ants Squirrels •Birds Fleas

All Purbeck areas covered

Mobile: 07831 351 877 www.terminatorcontrolltd.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 November 21st at 7.30 pm at Wareham Middle School Dr Karen Mew will give a talk ‘Domesday and the Isle of Purbeck’ In 1086 a huge survey was undertaken on behalf of William the Conqueror to assess exactly how much, in money terms, his new kingdom was worth (and you thought that the thirst for acquisition of wealth was something new!!). From this document known as the Domesday Book, an enormous amount of information is available to build up a picture of what life was like in southeast Dorset 1000 years ago.

For more information contact Lilian Ladle on:

Tel: 01929 553144 Email: bestwall@tiscali.co.uk

Alford Time Repair Clocks, Watches & Pocket Watches, Cleaned, Serviced & Repaired

To arrange collection/delivery, Contact: Tim Alford

Tel: 01929 462783 07969 018621 timalford2003@yahoo.co.uk

Member of BW&CMG

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

All areas covered — free estimates

Stoborough WI Autumn Fair will be held at the Wareham Corn Exchange on Saturday 10th November from 10am — 1pm

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

We will have all the usual stalls - cakes, jams, chutney, handicrafts, greetings cards, jewellery, hats, plants, flowers and bulbs etc. together with a tombola and raffle. Tea and cakes will also be available.

For more information contact Mary on

01929 551196

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Over 30 yrs experience

MOT • Servicing • Repairs Diagnostics Engine management specialists Airbags • ABS Testing In-house Peugeot/Citroen Specialist (Peugeot Mastertech)

MOT for just £39* *on production of this advert

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

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All types of domestic, industrial & commercial installations

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Rewires & Consumer unit upgrades

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Inspection, testing, certification and reporting

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

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

FULLY QUALIFIED, NICEIC APPROVED FOR 30 YEARS

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

To order, simply fill in the form below and send to the address above or order online at:

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Please send me _____ copies of Dianetics at £13.00 each.

I enclosed a cheque made payable to “Hubbard Dianetics Foundation”

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Talking about Wildlife

Talking about wildlife...

Winter Wildlife The month is November. The air feels cooler and the nights are drawing in.

The leaves react to this change as they transform into vivid shades of amber, red and brown. These coloured leaves are a sign for us and for wildlife that winter is approaching.

Summer migrant birds who visit the UK for summer have migrated back ‘home’, heading to warmer, milder countries.

However, winter migrants now appear from the north, east and even some from the south; look out for bramblings, redwings, fieldfares and jays.

There are several things you can do this month to prepare your garden for winter. As natural water sources begin to freeze over, birdbaths become a vital source of drinking water. It is important that you clean the birdbath regularly to avoid the spread of disease. Make sure to top it up and remove any sheets of ice!

Food will soon be scarce as berries are over and the ground hardens, preventing the b ir d s f r o m c a tc h in g worms. You may choose from a range of bird foods, but fruit is equally valuable. Birds can also eat household scraps such as grated cheese, pinhead oatmeal and black sunflower seeds. There are special models of bird feeder to keep out rats and

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squirrels, but birds such as robins, greenfinches and bramblings prefer their food on a bird table. If you do use a bird table, keep it away from cover or high vegetation; predators will launch themselves onto feeding birds if the table is within reach.

Hedgehogs should be hibernating around now and if you have a hedgehog box you may already have a visitor.

Hiding one under a pile of leaves has been reported as particularly successful.

Do check any piles before making a bonfire as a hedgehog could already be tucked up in there! If you have a pond, it is important the pond does not become completely frozen. Make sure there are areas of habitat on the ponds edge, such as logs and rough vegetation, as these can be used as hibernation sites by small reptiles.

Judy Godsall

Brambling Photo by Colin Smith

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Seasonal greetings to all our sponsors, readers and music lovers from the trustees of the Michael James Music Trust.

New sponsors are needed to help as we face the difficulties and challenges of 2013 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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Index of advertisers Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

Accountants PJC Accounting Services ........ 23 Aerials Repairline .............................. 10 Angling Supplies Conyers ................................. 6 Bathrooms C&C Bathrooms..................... 19 Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens .. 39 The Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Company... 33 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds ......................... 3 Binoculars & Telescopes The Binocular Shop................ 41 Books Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health 43 Bridal Shop Courtyard Bridal .................... 6 Builders Brickcraft Construction.......... 17 Propoint ................................ 43 Purbeck Home Improvements.. 1 Butchers B Curtis.................................. 26 Carpets & Flooring Marsden Flooring .................. 39 Chimney Sweeps Oliver Chimney Sweep........... 38 China Hire Swingletree Vintage .............. 16 Community News Dorset Wildlife Trust ............. 44 Finance: Credit Rates............. 42 Michael James Music Trust ... 45 Military Band star in Charity Concert... 32 Motoring: Honda Accord....... 20 On you plot: feeling fruity ..... 34 Purbeck Christmas Tree Festival.. 14 Recipe: Choccy Coconut Balls... 10 Wareham Rotary................... 30 Computer Services AJV Computing ...................... 40 Cycle Shops Cyclexperience....................... 6 Drain Services BH Drains .............................. 17 Electricians AA Hill Electrical .................... 43 Colehill Electrical ................... 26

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Events Purbeck Christmas Tree Festival ..14 Purbeck Events.......................36 Rex Cinema............................22 Stoborough WI.......................40 Wareham & District Arch Soc...40 Farm Shops Norden Farm Shop.................18 Fencing Corbin Fencing .......................13 Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management ...48 Strategic Solutions — Allan Cruse..19 Fitted Furniture Custom World........................21 Foster Care Services Enhanced Foster Care ............ 3 Garden Services A.D.S. Garden Services...........16 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT & Service Centre ..41 JT MOT Centre ....................... 2 VASworks...............................15 Gifts & Accessories Fairtrade................................41 Magpies.................................18 The Binocular Shop ................41 Gunsmiths Conyers.................................. 6 Hairdressers Cutting Crew..........................25 Danni’s Hair ...........................15 Hair Visions............................29 Philip Mills Hair Design .......... 9 Health & Fitness Fit 4 Life .................................27 Slimming World .....................38 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management ...48 Insurance NFU Mutual ...........................38 Jewellers Georgian Gems ......................45 Key Cutting & Engraving John Hagans ..........................13 Kitchens Kitchen Facelift ...................... 1 Portman Stone.......................31 Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens...39

The Kitchen Bedroom Bathroom Company... 33 Landscaping Supplies The Stone Zone...................... 5 Model Shops Platform Models ................... 16 Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management... 48 Painters & Decorators Alchemy ................................ 47 Pest Control Terminator ............................ 38 Plumbing and Heating C&C Plumbing ....................... 19 Heatwise ............................... 33 Purbeck Plumbing ................. 41 Printers Dorset Digital Print................ 7 Property Maintenance Simon Hart ............................ 33 Pubs & Hotels Kemps Country House Hotel.. 11 The Kings Arms...................... 7 Puzzles Kids Page............................... 28 Prize Wordsearch .................. 35 Reader Competition .............. 12 Sudoku .................................. 18 Shoe Repairs John Hagans.......................... 19 Taxis Jurassic Cabs ......................... 40 Tiles New Image Tiles.................... 48 TV Repairs Repairline .............................. 10 Vets Damory Vets ......................... 26 Waste Services Cleansing Service Group........ 7 Philip Trim ............................. 47 Watch & Clock Repairs Alford Time Repair ................ 40 Will Writing Allan Cruse ............................ 10 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Fix-it ...................................... 2 Purbeck Home Improvements .. 1 Worktops Portman Stone ...................... 31

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