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News from Purbeck District Council
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Purbeck Local Plan Free parking Festive fitness offers Bin collection calendar
• Win a personalised canvas print
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Our stunning new crematorium and ceremony hall is beautifully set in the Dorset countryside with panoramic views of Poole Harbour and the Purbeck hills. We provide cremation or woodland burial with full funeral home services in a peaceful and unhurried environment with catering and refreshments on-site.
Call 01202 630111 or visit www.harbourview.co.uk Ask about introductory offers on our prepaid funeral plans. RANDALL’S HILL, LYTCHETT MINSTER, POOLE, DORSET BH16 6AN
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Household recycling centres deep clean Welcome to November's About Purbeck, which I hope you find of interest. With the end of the year fast-approaching, we are looking ahead to projects coming up in 2018, including a consultation on housing in Purbeck (see page 7). We also have some festive safety advice, as well as revised waste and recycling collection dates for Christmas and the New Year. Page 4 gives news of free parking on days in December, making it easier to shop locally. Finally, if you're feeling active, take a look at the centre pages for ways to keep fit over the festive season. I wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year.
The Household Recycling Centres (HRC) in Swanage and Wareham will close for two days each this winter. This is for essential cleaning and maintenance. The HRC deep clean dates for Purbeck are: 29 and 30 November
Swanage
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The annual deep clean consists of thorough cleansing, landscape maintenance, relining of parking bays, painting and general repairs to steps and recycling containers. For practical and safety reasons, the sites need to close to visitors when they are deep-cleaned. During the closures, local residents can use any of the Dorset Waste Partnership’s other HRCs* if they do not wish to wait until their site has re-opened. *Poole's facility is not available to Purbeck residents. Find details about the recycling centres at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/recycling-centres/ household
Councillor Gary Suttle Leader of Purbeck District Council
Future of Dorset councils At the time of writing, we are still awaiting a decision from the Secretary of State about the reorganisation of Dorset’s councils, which proposes to reduce the county’s nine councils to two. Whilst Purbeck District Council is still not supportive of this reorganisation, it has joined a joint committee enabling it to fully participate in discussions about councils collaborating on delivery of services. The joint committee comprises the councils of Dorset County Council, East Dorset, North Dorset, Purbeck, West Dorset and Weymouth and Portland. Being part of the Joint Committee ensures we are fully involved in the process of finding the best way to continue to provide efficient services for residents, whatever the final decision on reducing the number of councils. Read more about the work at dorsetareacouncils.wordpress.com
See our Annual Report 2016-17 at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ Aboutpurbeck or contact us if you would like a copy. Tell us what you think
If you have any comments about the magazine, good or bad, please send them to: Communications Unit at Purbeck District Council, Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, Dorset, BH20 4PP or email communications@purbeck-dc.gov.uk
Designed and produced by Purbeck District Council, Communications Unit. Reception 01929 556561. Printed on 60gsm paper from fully-sustainable forests by IMS Ltd, Bournemouth. All material printed in this magazine is the copyright of the parties mentioned and cannot be reproduced in any form without written permission. All details correct at time of going to print and are subject to change. Purbeck District Council cannot vouch for legitimacy of, or endorse any advertiser in About Purbeck. Front cover picture: View towards Swanage
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Free parking this December Support your local shops on Small Business Saturday, 2 December, and enjoy free parking in car parks at Bonnets Lane, Connegar Lane, Howards Lane, Streche Road and the Rempstone Centre, Wareham and at West Street, Corfe Castle. The District Council and Wareham Town Council will also be waiving parking charges in their Wareham car parks on Sunday 10 December (when Santa comes to town!), Friday 22 and Saturday 23 December. Free parking will also be available in Corfe Castle West Street car park on Saturdays 9, 16 and 23 December. Thanks to the local chambers of trade and commerce for helping to make this possible. Swanage Town Council will be providing free parking in its Broad Road and Main Beach long stay car parks on all the Saturdays in December and the first Saturday in January. On the other days in December, parking will be ÂŁ1 per day in these two car parks. Norden car park and Dorset County Council-owned car parks at the Quay and St Johns Hill, Wareham are not included in the free parking offer.
Trial rail success Figures are in for the trial passenger train service between Swanage and Wareham which ran this summer. Swanage Railway Company operated the service during 60 days between June and September. The Company's booking office indicates 13,020 passengers used the service during the trial compared with a target of 12,000. Plans are now being made for a second trial service on 90 selected days during 2018. The Purbeck Community Rail Partnership which was set up to facilitate the reconnection of the rail link recently won an Association of Community Rail Partnerships award for its work. See more about the rail link at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/PurbeckRail 4
Become a digital champion The Superfast Dorset project is seeking volunteers to help others get to grips with computers and take their first steps online. The project is looking to increase its army of Digital Champion volunteers, who run free sessions across the county to pass on basic skills. Around 150,000 Dorset adults need help with digital skills and volunteers can do as many or as few hours as they wish. If you are passionate about the benefits of being online, have good IT and mentoring skills, bags of patience and want to give something back to your community, please get in touch. Visit www.dorsetforyou.com/getonline or email p.hobbins@dorsetcc.gov.uk
Employment units ready for occupation Construction of 20 new units at the Dorset Innovation Park Enterprise Zone completes this November. The units are fully serviced and will be let to businesses on flexible leases. Businesses locating to the Innovation Park can benefit from up to five years of business rate relief and access to new ultrafast broadband. Other incentives include a simplified planning process to assist with development. The Winfrith site is already home to multi million pound marine, defence and advanced engineering businesses.
Contact agents Sibbett Gregory on 01202 661177 or visit www.sibbettgregory.com
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Have a safe Christmas ristmas Don’t advertise your Ch media to criminals on social @SantaClaus
AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS...
but home in New Year to open presents and watch my brand new 50inch TV
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Burglaries are not common in Purbeck. However, we can take simple steps to protect our property and help prevent becoming a victim. Many of us buy more products over the festive season. This is perfect for thieves who know, if they can gain entry to a property, there is a good chance they can walk away with hundreds of pounds of valuables. You should ensure valuable and electrical items (including tablets, laptops and mobile phones) are not left on display and lock windows and doors to help reduce the chance of being burgled. When your property is empty, give the impression that it is occupied. Use a light timer switch, draw the curtains and cancel milk and newspaper deliveries if you are going away for several days. If you are visiting family and friends, don’t publicise it on social media – burglars look for any indication that your home is empty.
Be aware of doorstep scammers While there are many legitimate tradespeople and officials, it is wise to be on your guard when you answer your door. Doorstep scammers may claim to be from the Police or the Council, or from a gas or electricity company. They may ask to come into your home because they are unwell or ask to see your bank cards and PIN numbers (genuine people will never ask for these details). They sometimes offer services, or tell you they are a charity collector but cannot supply a registered charity number. You don’t have to open the door to anyone you don’t know. If you do answer the door, protect yourself: • NEVER accept work from anyone who offers it at your door, or over the phone • NEVER go to the bank with a tradesperson or give them your account details • NEVER let anyone into your property unless you know them • REMEMBER representatives from utility companies, local authorities or the Police will always happily show their identification • DO NOT accept a phone number the caller has provided to verify them. Use central office numbers from the internet or your local directory You could put a sign up to deter any cold callers. We have included one here to cut out and keep. Alternatively, download one from www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/tradingstandards/consumers If you suspect a rogue trader or burglar is at your door, call the Police immediately on 999. Call the Police nonemergency number 101 if you are not in immediate danger but want to report an incident. To find an approved trader or report an incident of rogue trading call the Citizens Advice Consumer Service on 03454 04 05 06 or visit www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk 6
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Help us shape new housing in Purbeck We are looking at how we can best serve the housing needs of current and future generations in the district. Following what you told us during our consultations in 2015 and 2016, we are reviewing the number of new homes and where these could go. We are also looking at how we can restrict the number of second homes and provide more affordable housing. We have received new guidance from Government which estimates fewer homes are required to be built compared with the numbers specified in previous consultations. This new information is helping us update the Purbeck Local Plan by planning the number of new homes and their proposed locations.
About the Purbeck Local Plan The Purbeck Local Plan is used to judge whether planning applications for development should be allowed. It also sets out where larger developments of homes should be built.
The Plan was first adopted by the Council in 2012 and we will be running a consultation as part of our review of it. A public consultation, in early 2018, will enable you to tell us what you think. This affects all residents so we want to hear from you during the consultation. We want to plan for the right number of homes in the right places, enabling our children and their children to enjoy all we love about Purbeck.
Have your say on new homes We are planning to send out a special questionnaire in early 2018. It will be issued to all households in the district, so please keep an eye on your post. Come to an event
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We will also be holding local drop-in sessions during our consultation. We will be out and about, giving you the opportunity to ask us questions and tell us your views. We will publicise dates and venues in the press, on our website and on social media.
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Purbeck where fitness is fun
Festive fitness 12 days of £1
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Try up to 12 gym sessions for just £1* a visit during December.
Family fun this Christmas
Sign up to our Gold Card Membership by 23 December and you won’t have to pay the joining fee.
Escape the festive madness and burn off some energy on Thursday 28 December … you can enjoy any racket sport activity for just £1pp* and swim for just £1pp.
*New Customers only. Safety induction required and payment of £10 for a gym card.
*Racket hire charges will apply. Subject to availability. Bookings from 9am on the day only.
Purbeck Swim School
Special offer
pool play day Children attending our Purbeck Swim School can bring their favourite friend (or parent/ guardian) to swim for just £1 on Wednesday 20 December.
Buy a 6 week gym package before 22 December 2017 for just £50 Please visit our website for the full terms and conditions. Safety induction required.
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New year
...new goals
SPINNING JUST GOT VIRTUAL We have new bikes and virtual training classes, so come and pedal your way to fitness. Our brand new stationary indoor cycles will help take your cardio vascular workout to the next level. It’s energising, calorie burning and fun for all fitness levels! We have lots of classes – see our website for details.
January £1 SALE DAY Saturday 13 January you can try any exercise class or use the gym for £1 PER ACTIVITY. Visit our website for the full terms and conditions and for the timetable of classes available
Look out for our virtual training classes in 2018
Gold Card discover PILATES
GYM, SWIM, EXERCISE CLASSES AND SAUNA plus discounts on racket sports and pilates
This personal strength training and conditioning course incorporates the whole body rather than individual muscles. You will tone, tighten and build strength and flexibility.
Membership pack with money saving vouchers Cardio and resistance equipment, Power Plate, Watt bikes, free weights, TRX, stretch area, functional training zone. Membership options to suit all lifestyles: Pay annually (1 month free) – Standard – Student Off-peak - Corporate – Family.
Back pain? Learn correct posture, helping relieve pain caused by body imbalances. Visit website for New Year courses.
Swim Swimming is one of the few skills that can actually save your life and the earlier children get in the pool to swim, the more confident they will be in water. Living close to the sea, it enables children to make the most of this wonderful area and future opportunities!
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Exciting swimming courses led by highly qualified instructors Age 3 years and over, from complete beginner to advanced Early Steps 1, 2 and 3 Lessons fifty weeks of the year for all abilities
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Do you run an animal home boarding business, doggy day care or a dog crèche?
Life saving devices installed around Swanage
Are you aware you must be licenced if you are boarding animals in your home?
20 defibrillators have been installed in Swanage as well as Corfe Castle and Worth Matravers by the Swanage Community Defibrillator Partnership. They have been taken to 18 incidents in the last two years.
If you look after other people’s animals at your premises (this may be your home) for part of a day, the whole day, or overnight, you will need a Licence. This is a requirement of Section 5(1) of the Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963.
For more information and how to apply visit www.dorsetforyou. gov.uk/licensing/ boarding-animalspurbeck
All licences run from the date of issue to 31 December and are renewable annually. It may be necessary for a vet to inspect the premises before a first licence can be issued. Anybody found guilty of running an animal boarding establishment without a licence may be subject to a fine or up to three months imprisonment or both.
Grants available for home adaptations If your home needs adapting to make it easier for you to get around, funding may be available to you. The Dorset Accessible Homes Grant (previously known as a Disabled Facilities Grant) can be used to pay for a range of works to ensure you continue to access facilities in your home. Grants are available to:
• make it easier to get in, out and around the home e.g. ramps, door widening or stair lift • help a disabled person to care for another person • make it easier to use the toilet, bath or shower • provide safe access to an outdoor space • make it safer to prepare and cook food • improve or provide a suitable heating system • help control lighting, power or heating e.g. by relocating controls Purbeck District Council provides the grant and it is administered and delivered by The Dorset Accessible Homes Service. For eligible works over £5000, the grants are means tested (except in the case of a grant for a disabled child). Depending on the disabled person's income and savings, you may have to contribute towards the cost of the work. Owner occupiers and tenants can apply for a grant. You can also apply on behalf of a disabled person who lives with you or a disabled child. If you are a Housing Association tenant your landlord may set aside funds each year to pay for adaptations.
A defibrillator is an emergency life-saving device for use in the event of Sudden Cardiac Arrest. It analyses the heart rhythm and, if needed, administers an electrical charge to the heart to establish a regular heartbeat. There is a device every 400 metres across the main footfall area of Swanage and labels are attached to Town Council car park machines to highlight the nearest cabinets. The Ambulance Service will also advise the nearest machine in an emergency. The defibrillators were made possible through community, business and charity donations the partnership is grateful for the wonderful support received. The partnership has taught almost 400 people how to use a defibrillator through their free, volunteer-run workshops and they recently won a South Western Ambulance Trust Service Award.
The service is provided by award-winning Millbrook Healthcare. If you think you might be eligible for a grant, please contact the Dorset Accessible Home Service on 0333 00 300 10 or email DorsetHIAContactUs@millbrookhealthcare.co.uk
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Free loft or cavity wall insulation Loft or cavity wall insulation is available free of charge to households where someone has a health condition or vulnerability. Residents aged over 65, under five, disabled, pregnant, or living on a low income are also all eligible. Healthy Homes Dorset provides the service and can also carry out work (free of charge) to prepare your home for insulation, such as fixing minor repairs or clearing your loft. Many illnesses and conditions can make you vulnerable to the cold, including asthma, high blood pressure or mental health issues. You may also be vulnerable if you are over 65, a child under 5, disabled, pregnant or receiving a low income. Households living on a low income may also be able to access a range of free heating improvements, which would include a new oil or LPG boiler or new night storage heaters. The team of qualified energy advisors can also help you to lower your bills, deal with damp or mould and make your home warmer. Healthy Homes Dorset is a Public Health Dorset project that improves the health of Dorset residents by making homes warmer. For more information call 0300 003 7023 (9am-6pm Mon-Fri), email help@healthyhomesdorset.org.uk or visit www.healthyhomesdorset.org.uk.
Homelessness service sees improvements Improvements in the homelessness service provided by Purbeck District Council have been recognised in a review. The service scored 71% in the recent review, putting it in the top 28 councils in the country for the service. The assessment in September 2017 follows a review in 2015 when the Council received a score of 59% for its housing service. The assessors recognised the improvements made since that time. These included reception and interview facilities, customer interviews, files, management, visits and quality of housing options. The review was carried out by the National Practitioner Support Service and housing managers from neighbouring councils. As well as reviewing internal processes, the team gathered feedback from external organisations including Citizens Advice and mental health and learning disability organisations. The team also visited some of the temporary accommodation provided by the Council. Lack of affordable housing is one of the district’s biggest problems and leads to increased pressure on our housing advice and homelessness service. Therefore, we are pleased the Council’s efforts to improve the service offered to people in need have been recognised. Find out more about homelessness support at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/housing
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Imagine your favourite Purbeck photo, your family or even your pet emblazoned on your own personalised canvas print ready to adorn your wall and cherish all year long. The lucky winner will supply their favourite image to leading local printers IMS who will convert it into a delightful canvas print. The prints are ideal to adorn your own wall or to give away as gifts. If you are looking for that special picture transformed into that special canvas, call IMS Group on 01202 611 100 quoting ‘About Purbeck Magazine’ Good luck!
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Knocking down a structure? You may need to talk to us first As well as planning permission and building regulation approvals for putting new things up, you also need permission to knock things down. Before you demolish a building or structure greater than 1750 cubic feet (approximately 50 cubic metres or around the size of a double garage), you will need to notify the Council’s Building Control team. You should do this at least six weeks before the demolition starts so all the relevant people can be advised and measures put in place for health and safety. We will issue a demolition counter notice which will include a set of conditions and any measures to be taken to ensure safety issues are addressed. It is an offence to demolish a building without the necessary counter notice. We do not charge for this service. We will specify pre-demolition requirements, which may include protection of adjacent buildings. You should carry out a survey and, if in doubt, employ a structural engineer to assess the method of demolition. Demolition can be considered as development, so planning permission may be required – please talk to our Planning team before you start any work. You may encounter asbestos so please use a specialist contractor to remove it before demolition starts. You will need Council approval for any demolition work to listed buildings. Some buildings don’t require notification, such as buildings under 50 cubic metres; greenhouses; pre-fabricated garages; conservatories; sheds; or detached agricultural buildings. Please contact us if you are not sure about your building. Notify us on our website at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/building-control/demolition or call 01929 557280.
Do you need a building works completion certificate? If you have had work done to your home, you may need a certificate of completion. Work could be anything from a new home extension or gas boiler to a replacement electric fuse box. Building work has to be certified by our Building Control Team, or an approved inspector, who will inspect the completed work before issuing a certificate. This provides formal evidence that the building works have been checked and that, in so far as it is reasonable to determine, they have been carried out in accordance with the Building Regulations. Please contact us to arrange the completion inspection. If you have lost a certificate, a copy can be obtained for a fee of £15. For work such as boiler installation, plumbing and electrical upgrades, you will need a Competent Persons Scheme certificate from your registered contractor. These are important documents as solicitors will require them when you sell your property. Having a certificate saves difficulties at what can already be a stressful time! If you have any questions, please call Building Control on 01929 557280 or visit www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/building-control
Planning Portal If you are planning to make improvements to your property, the Planning Portal offers a wealth of information with interactive guides and project helpers. Search the website for local specialists including architects, builders, engineers and surveyors. You can also submit your Buildings Regulation and Planning Permission applications online at the Planning Portal.
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Slim your bins to save money for yourself and your council The Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP) wants people to reduce or re-use their rubbish and recycling wherever possible, rather than automatically throwing it in the rubbish or recycling bin. Recycling is a lot cheaper to deal with than household rubbish, which can cost up to £130 a tonne to treat or send to landfill. But processing any kind of waste can cost money – council tax money that would be better spent on other essential services. So the “Slim Your Bins” campaign has been launched to help you start reducing how much you throw away. The message is: • Recycling your waste is good - if you need to bin it, can it be recycled? • But reusing it is better - do you need to throw it away, or can it be used for something else? • And reducing your waste is best - could you avoid buying it, or buy less in the first place? Creating less waste saves money for your household and Council. Keeping rubbish and recycling out of your bins by not throwing it away in the first place also helps protect the environment. Find out more about the campaign and how to reduce your waste: www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/slim-your-bins
Christmas bin collections Between Christmas day and Saturday 13 January, your usual rubbish and recycling collection days will be different. Check the table below for your revised collection days. Usual collection day
Revised collection day
Friday 22 Dec Monday 25 Dec Tuesday 26 Dec Wednesday 27 Dec Thursday 28 Dec Friday 29 Dec Monday 1 Jan
No change Wednesday 27 Dec Thursday 28 Dec Friday 29 Dec Saturday 30 Dec Tuesday 2 Jan Wednesday 3 Jan
Tuesday 2 Jan Wednesday 3 Jan Thursday 4 Jan Friday 5 Jan Monday 8 Jan Tuesday 9 Jan Wednesday 10 Jan Thursday 11 Jan Friday 12 Jan Monday 15 Jan
Thursday 4 Jan Friday 5 Jan Saturday 6 Jan Monday 8 Jan Tuesday 9 Jan Wednesday 10 Jan Thursday 11 Jan Friday 12 Jan Saturday 13 Jan No change
Remember:
• we will collect up to two extra sacks of rubbish beside your bin on your first rubbish collection after Christmas Day • we will collect extra recycling if placed in your own boxes, with glass kept separate • garden waste collections are suspended over the Christmas and New Year period, from Monday 25 December to Sunday 7 January • household recycling centres are open from 10am to 4pm daily, except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day
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Real Christmas trees
The Dorset Waste Partnership no longer collects real Christmas trees at the kerbside. You can recycle your real Christmas tree by cutting it up and putting it in your garden waste bin if you have one, or by taking it to a household recycling centre. Alternatively, you may be able to book a Christmas tree collection with a Dorset-based charity. Find a list of participating organisations at www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ christmas-trees
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The new T-Roc compact SUV. Designed to turn heads.
The T-Roc is a vehicle with punch-packing personality. Powerful with a character defined by detail. (It’s even been called avant-garde.) With customisable colour options, you can design your T-Roc to look as individual as you. Please ask in store for details.
Breeze Volkswagen Yarrow Road, Poole, Dorset, BH12 4QY. Telephone: 01202 023938. www.breeze.volkswagen.co.uk
Images shown are not UK specification. Standard EU Test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. Official fuel consumption figures for the T-Roc pre-sales derivatives in mpg (litres/100km): urban 33.2 (8.5) – 46.3 (6.1); extra urban 48.7 (5.8) – 62.8 (4.5); combined 41.5 (6.8) – 55.4 (5.1). Combined CO2 emissions 117– 155g/km.
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CHRISTMAS CARDS IN STOCK! Our Cards for Good Causes support over 30 charities, from Cancer Research to Julia’s House, Help for Heroes to the RNLI. All will benefit from at least 70p of every £1
POP INTO OUR SHOP
and stock up for Christmas We have a lovely range of traditional advent calendars and candles, wrapping paper, gift tags, napkins and stocking fillers as NEW for the New well as our usual Year, a totally different maps and books. range of gifts KEEP INFORMED about activities in the whole of Dorset by following us on social media Facebook.com/DiscoverPurbeckTIC or Twitter @DiscoverPurbeck
WE ARE TICKET AGENTS FOR: • National Express • Crossways Travel coach day trips and holidays • Weymouth SeaLife & Jurassic Skyline, cheaper than online or on the door • Theatre Tokens
NEED SOME INSPIRATION? Call in and see our award-winning friendly team. Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.00pm.
discover PURBECK Information Centre Discover Purbeck Information Centre, Wareham Library, South Street, Wareham, BH20 4LR Tel: 01929 552740 www.visit-dorset.com
We Offer The Following In Our Luxury Development • A choice of one or two bedrooms • Practical sewing and craft room • High specification throughout • 24 hour emergency call system • Lift to all floors • Owners’ Drawing Room and Guest Suite • Free national moving service
Don’t Think Downsize, Think Rightsize! • More manageable living spaces • Reduced heating bills • No more worries about the garden • Safety and security features pre-installed throughout • Making new friendships • Concierge on-site Monday to Friday • Enjoy independent living
To Request A Brochure Or For More Information Phone: 01929 554557
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Email: wareham@renaissancegroup.co.uk Watch the video: www.renaissanceretirement.co.uk Take the tour 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday Address: Fleur-de-Lis Wareham, Pound Lane, West Street External View
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