The Purbeck Gazette - Issue 211

August 2017 Issue no. 211

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Kingston Fete Success! Pg 13

Wish You Were Here! Pg 25-37

Lifeboat Week. Pg 15

Anyone For A Peanut?! Pg 46

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Editor’s note...

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elcome to the August edition of your Gazette!

It’s really summer time now, so we expect you’ve all got those ‘adult’ paddling pools sitting out in the garden, just awaiting your return from work, when you can dive in and cool off.... No? Just me then....!!

We’re right in the middle of tourist season, with this edition coming out in the midst of carnival madness in Swanage - otherwise fondly known as ‘Swanalulu’ to locals in the summer months.

Wareham carnival has been and gone, and we’re now on to the fabulous Wareham Wednesdays event season, which lasts right through until the end of the summer.

Join the gang on Wareham Quay on Wednesday nights from around 7pm through till the end of August for spectacular fun and entertainment, some pirate shenanigans and of course, lots of cash raised for local good causes!

Keep your calm on our roads this month as the traffic will most likely be appalling and our local journeys will be affected - leave a little extra time and delight in the fact that whilst you may be travelling slowly, at least there is the most glorious countryside to gaze at whilst you meander along!

Have a great August everyone - remember the sun cream and do take that annual dip in the sea - autumn is already on its way!

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Planning & Consultation Committee General Operations Committee Council

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CONTACT US ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 53 BUSINESS MATTERS 42 COMMUNITY MATTERS 7 COUNCIL MEETINGS 2 DIARY SPOTLIGHT 65 FEATURES Armed Forces Weekend 20 Blast From The Past 16 FEATURE: Wish You Were Here!

25-37 First Lifeboat Week With New Boathouse 15 Gazette Gardening 47 John Garner writes - Not Quite The Authentic Festival 42 Kingston Country Fair Success!

13 Swanage Sculptor At Society Of Women 56 Swanage Town Raises The Jolly Roger!

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Ride Safely!

Dear Editor, I feel road safety is very important when it comes to horse riding.

As I was driving my car along Valley Road past Norden Farm at around mid-day on the 10th of July, I came across two Piebald Cobs which were being ridden into oncoming traffic. I put my hazard lights on to warn the traffic behind me. I then asked the riders if they were aware it is against the law to ride horses into oncoming traffic. I was told in no uncertain words that they knew the law and were not in the wrong.

The Highway code states when riding a horse, you must ride with the flow of traffic. All road users need to read and understand the Highway Code and adhere to it. I believe horse riders will not be insured, even if they are wearing the right Hi-Viz clothing, (which these two riders had), even the horses had the quarter rugs on but maybe the riders should have put them over the horse’s heads!

If your horse shys at a bird flying out in front of them which makes him walk out in the road he may end up causing an accident, ultimately this could result in serious injury or worse to the horse and anyone else involved.

Any vet’s bills incurred may not be covered by insurance if you’re not within the law. Horses being ridden on the wrong side of the road are giving the rest of us a bad name and it seems they don’t care as long as they think they are right.

I hope the Police will charge them for dangerous driving.

Name and address supplied, withheld on request

Horse Racing Deaths Dear Editor, In response to the letter relating to race horse deaths, although annual deaths of about 200 is regrettable, I understand that there are some 14,000 race horses in training and this is less than 1.5%.

The industry does all it can to ensure the wellbeing of these magnificent animals and any death is devastating to the groom who treats each horse with care and affection, together with the trainer who finds any loss hard to reconcile.

Furthermore, on any racecourse the sight of a race horse recovering from what at first seems to be fatal fall, is always given a huge cheer indicating the regard the public has for the welfare of these animals.

Horse racing is an exhilarating experience and the likes of the Cheltenham Festival, Grand National and Royal Ascot are enjoyed by millions.

It would be pity to end any of the spectacles but I hope more can be done to lower fatalities.

N Goodwin. Wareham

Delightful Downloads Dear Editor, Just a quick note to say how much we enjoy the Purbeck Gazette which my daughter downloads for us. It gives us contact with the resort where we have been coming on holiday for over twenty five years. We are so pleased to hear about the Pier being saved.

We love our strolls along there and then down to Mick’s for a cup of tea. We have also seen the Railway grow and hopefully look forward to taking the train to Wareham. We remember when they were trying to get to Corfe!

So much to look forward to, we will be coming in Carnival week again,

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we are delighted to see the Red Arrows are back.

It’s a special year for us this year, we celebrated our fortieth wedding anniversary this year on April 9th.

I also enclose a small donation which you can pass on to the bandstand fund. We love the bandstand; we used to stop in a flat in Rempstone Road and have pictures of our daughter cycling around the bandstand.

Once again thank you for the Gazette- it’s great.

Yours sincerely, Derek Robinson, Northants.

Ticked Off! Dear Editor, The warm weather has been a welcome relief compared to one of the wettest springs on record. But these conditions are ideal for tick and the spread of Lyme disease.

One popular Facebook video advises dousing the parasites in peppermint oil causing them to float up and away from skin. Almost a half million viewers have since shared that post by recommending it to family and friends.

The big problem according to entomologists, is that the Facebook method increases the likelihood of contacting tickborne illnesses like Lyme and Powassan viruses because it agitates the tick into salivating more and thus transmitting more harmful diseases into the body.

The correct method of removal is to use fine-tipped tweezers. Grasp the tick as close to the skin as possible and pull straight up with steady pressure. Then thoroughly clean the bite and your hands with alcohol or soap and water.

To get rid of the tick, flush it down the toilet. Since the parasites transmit over one hundred dangerous diseases to their human or pet host, it’s important to get early recognition and treatment to prevent serious complications later.

I remain Editor, yours faithfully, Mike Fry. Ed’s note: There are several different ways of removing ticks, please make sure you have removed all of the tick (including the head) and consult a Health professional if you are in any doubt whatsoever.

Unsupported Plans Dear Editor, Public Consultation re. Purbeck Local Plan Thank you for printing the letter from PPAC (Pan Purbeck Action Campaigns) in your June edition about concerns over the potential loss of democratic rights in Purbeck: concerns that are wholeheartedly endorsed.

Following the expression of public interest (almost disquiet) at the Wareham meeting in March, one wonders how Purbeck District Council will be able to demonstrate public support for any local plan if adequate and well publicised consultation procedures remain unknown much longer.

As yet there is no public access to the constraining Environment and Infrastructure Capacity Study, (EICS), that was expected shortly after delivery of the draft in April.

It remains unclear why officialdom seems to be persisting with target numbers for extra houses that even generated governmental reservations and therefore the consequential promises, prior to the election, to clarify several relevant issues. Planning suitable local meetings seems to have taken too long and those that were planned for June were cancelled at short notice.

Hopefully local people will heed the PPAC call and ensure all their elected representatives do deliver satisfactory and relevant public consultations – sooner rather than later to evidence public support (or otherwise) for a Purbeck local plan.

Yours sincerely, G. M. Rigler

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PDC Forums Delayed Dear Readers, Community Planning Campaign dismayed by PDC Forums sudden delay.

The Pan Purbeck Action Campaign (PPAC) has reacted in dismay to the postponement on 16 June by Purbeck District Council’s Planning and Community Services of the Local Area Forums less than a week before the first of these community consultation events was due to take place on Thursday, 22nd June. The forums had been organised to allow contributions by residents and other stakeholders about aspects of the Purbeck Local Plan Review.

Frances Summers, Assistant Planning Policy Officer at Purbeck District Council, has explained that “the external facilitators that we had appointed are now no longer able to do the work” although the format for the forums had not been made clear to would-be participants. No explanation has been given for this sudden withdrawal, nor has the facilitating company’s name been released.

PPAC continues to stress the need for a full, open and informed debate among Purbeck residents about the district’s future development. The forums initiative was PDC’s Local Plan Review Advisory Group’s response to PPAC’s and the wider community’s strong objections to its Partial Review of the Local Plan as developed by PDC’s Planning and Community Services. Last summer, 98% of responses to PDC’s original consultation document about the Partial Review objected to plans to build 3,080 houses in addition to the 2520 already planned and two public meetings were held, one organised by PPAC, the other by PDC. Pan Purbeck Action Campaign had welcomed the forums but was adamant that they be followed by a second full consultation process on whatever revisions emerged from them.

PPAC is also concerned that the council’s unexpected move to disband the Local Plan Review Advisory Group and give its task to the Policy Group will leave only Conservative councillors in charge of finalising the Local Plan. PPAC calls upon Purbeck District Council to address this democratic deficit by including LibDem members on the committee.

Peter Bowyer, Chairman of PPAC, commented: “We’re sympathetic to PDC’s problem but clearly something has gone wrong with the organisation of these forums that has led to this delay. Frankly, we’re puzzled why external facilitators who must have been booked for this exercise months ago should withdraw less than a week before the start of this process.”

“We felt that the forums could be a valuable and productive exercise but little had been explained about how they would be conducted. We’ve also stressed the need following the forums for a full public consultation on the next version of the plan before the pre-examination draft is prepared.”

“These sudden changes do not inspire confidence. Getting these plans right for the future of Purbeck is so critical and we trust that new dates for the forums will be set soon.”

The Pan Purbeck Action Campaign Group.

Bin The Stickers!

Dear Editor, How do you upset a whole street of law abiding citizens?

You put a sticker on their rubbish bins telling them they have put food in them and won’t be collected. My wife went berserk blaming me and searched through the bags. There was no food. We are meticulous with our recycling and likewise our near neighbours. Some of them elderly and

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were quite distressed. On getting in touch with Dorset waste which is nigh on impossible we were told “ oh it was an educational exercise” WHY? I do understand that some people don’t bother to recycle, but why not just put a note through the culprit’s doors and not terrorise innocent people.

Thanks Dorset Waste Partnership...... Idiots. If you don’t like that, sue me!!

Nick Collis Bird, Swanage

Is Profound Ignorance Clear?

Dear Editor, Mr David Leadbetter’s over-hasty resort to petulant personal invective (‘Profound Ignorance is Clear’ July edition) suggests he is less confident in his position with regard to the clearing of Townsend Nature Reserve than he would wish us to believe.

The reason is not hard to deduce. In the same issue, a contrastingly emollient contribution from Rob Brunt of Dorset Wildlife Trust (‘Wildlife Trust Responds’) inadvertently exposes the weakness of their position.

If the Trust has failed to maintain the Reserve, in the condition it found it, over the twenty-five years it has owned the land, what confidence can we have that the public money granted to purchase it was well spent, or that it will succeed in the future with the mere help of a few indolent bovines (I refer to the four-legged variety)?

Equally, what was unique about the condition of the land twenty-five years ago other than that it then earned SSI designation - the key to the miraculous public money tree? Why not return the site to its pre-industrial state? Or will the trust be looking for repeated handouts in the future just to stand still?

Mr Leadbetter would do well to remember that he is not now dealing with a cowed school child that can be hectored into submission but adults in a country where freedom of speech is permitted (at present), and who are entitled to their own opinion, however much he may regret the fact. I will respect his self-asserted knowledge and education when it is accompanied by less immodesty.

In the course of my career I have been privileged personally to meet several Nobel Prize-winners, none of whom would have dreamt of displaying pretension to superior knowledge or education, even to the yahoos he assumes me, and others, to be.

Those of us who have spent a lifetime at the cutting edge of research into new knowledge understand only too clearly the shifting sands we tread on.

Dr Richard Cottrell, Langton Matravers.

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We are hugely appreciative, and the Museum is too.

THANK YOU!!!

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Temporarily In The Dark Dear Readers, Switch On Swanage As Chair of Switch on Swanage I want to apologise to the businesses and residents of the High Street from the Anchor to the Town Hall for the lack of festive lighting.

Unfortunately, this is totally out of our control due to a problem caused to our fittings when the lampposts were renewed, and until this is rectified, there is nothing S.O.S. can do.

We have asked for this fitting to be replaced but, unfortunately, we are at the mercy of the Contractor. Everybody has been so generous in contributing to lighting up the town and we really appreciate it.

We do hope that this part of the High Street will once again be lit up as soon as possible.

Cherry Bartlett, Swanage, by email

Worth A Bus Service?

Dear Editor, Why do away with Worth Matravers Bus Service? People still live there and need transport to get into town to shop or for appointments etc.

Two buses an hour (No. 5) can go up to Durlston. Four buses a day (No. 30) go out and in through Harmans Cross and the No. 40 bus to Poole and back runs every hour along the top road.

As this No. 40 service goes along the top road, why not do a turn from Kingston into Worth at around 9.25 a.m. and back to Acton Gate (Langton) into Swanage. Time not much more than five to ten minutes and distance not even a mile. Also, a lunchtime journey back from Swanage at around noon or 1 p.m.

From Worth to Swanage is approximately four miles – with no bus service the cost of a taxi is around £11 each way.

Yours M. Dwen, Swanage.

Bandstand Buddies

Dear Editor, Friends of Swanage bandstand would like to thank all the people who have pledged, and are still pledging their own money to help us to restore the bandstand original condition.

Also, a big Thank you to the Swanage Councillors who have now set up the working party of councillors solely for the bandstand which we will have members on, this is a major help to us. Then in August/September a decision will be made on its future.

We could not have got this far without everyone’s support, (and we still need it!). We have raised so far over twenty-seven thousand pounds, which is making me proud of the progress that’s been made. Again, thank you all please keep it up.

Please contact Alan Houghton at: 3 Dingle Court, De Moulham Rd Swanage BH19 1NT 01929 426380 mobile 07814319263. Email al2lyho@talktalk.net

Shady Thank You Dear Readers, Nearly too much sun to run!

It’s not many years that sport’s day has had to be cancelled because of too much sun, but St George’s School Sport’s Day was in jeopardy in June because of the heatwave.

As the day approached, an SOS for gazebos was broadcast to prevent the

children melting in the heat; Langton Matravers villagers stepped up to the mark and managed to supply enough of them to keep both parents and children in the shade between events.

Fortunately, there were plenty of cold drinks, ice lollies and even strawberries and ice cream to keep everyone cool; the roaring trade in refreshments meant that both St George’s PTA and St George’s Preschool, who were providing them, raised welcome funds on the day. The Pre-school would particularly like to thank Peter Hartle for donating the Purbeck Ice Cream.

The children and parents had a really enjoyable afternoon which was undoubtedly made possible by the planning and hardwork of Headteacher, Helen Wemyss, and the rest of the staff. After numerous fun events, the points were totted up and Winspit House was declared the winner and the team captain was presented with the House Cup. At the end of the afternoon, Mrs Wemyss praised the children for their effort and thanked everyone for their support.

Angela Bell.

No Vote For Some

Dear Editor, I understand that on polling day during the recent General Election significant numbers of local people turned up to vote, and found, to their surprise, that they were not on the electoral roll and were therefore turned away.

It appears, I may be wrong, that there is no mechanism or methodology at the polling stations to find out what may have led to their being disenfranchised, nor is anything done to ensure that the potential voter has information that will lead them to being correctly registered for any subsequent election, local or national.

Since the right to vote is supposed to be a cornerstone of our political system it is in the interest of everyone that such a situation is – as far as it can be – corrected.

Could I ask the Gazette to assist in helping us all to find out what may be going wrong – by publishing any letters on this subject from potential voters who were unable to register their vote?

Yours, David Holman, by email

Syrian Vaccination Plan Dear Editor, Polio outbreak in Syria leads to 320,000 needing to be vaccinated Health officials attempting to vaccinate 320,000 children in Syria after a recent Polio outbreak is a stark reminder the virus remains active. Despite ongoing mass vaccination programmes aiming to end Polio once and for all, this news tells those of us working in the field what we already know – that ending Polio will not be easy given how the virus can take hold if vaccination rates are low due to lack of supply or in this case, war.

This Polio outbreak in Syria is a small indication of the horrors war can inflict. Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan remain endemic, but no-one wishes to see Polio gain a foothold on Europe’s doorstep. Members of the British Polio Fellowship know of the impact Polio has, with 120,000 people in the UK having Post Polio Syndrome (PPS). To say Polio is contained in these three countries would be an injustice to those now living with PPS - the unwanted legacy of Polio.

Outbreaks like the one in Syria occur in under-immunised populations, where Polio can mutate and adapt. We need to ensure people receive the right medical care and the government needs to support the efforts of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, and recognise the severe risk this and other outbreaks potentially present. The British Polio Fellowship can be contacted on 0800 043 1935 or visit www.britishpolio.org.uk Yours faithfully, Ted Hill MBE, CEO, The British Polio Fellowship

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The Good, The Bad And The Invisible...

by David Hollister

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felt privileged to play a small part in the Kingston Fete, organised by Alan and Ann Fry in aid of the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance in early July. The weather was amazing, the crowds well up on last years and it’s hoped that a record sum has been raised for this wonderful charity.

Thank you to Alan and Ann for inviting me, thank you to the many people who worked so hard to make it a success, to the exhibitors with their lovingly-restored cars, bikes, tractors and steam engines, and most of all to everyone who came along to help swell the funds.

In recent motoring columns, I have been banging on about plug-in Hybrid cars and lamenting the fact that the nearest fast-charge point was in Poole; not a lot of use to us here in Purbeck! But now I can confirm that Swanage Town Council voted unanimously that two Electric Vehicle Charging Points are to be purchased and will be sited in King Georges Car Park where there is more room than the Mermond Place Central Car Park.

The charge is recommended at 18p per kWh, with the customer being required to purchase a valid parking ticket for the required period. The usage will be monitored and tariffs revised accordingly. It’s a shame that they’re not located more centrally at Mermond Place, as people would be able to go to the shops or grab a coffee whilst charging, but at least it’s a start and a very good one too – so thanks to STC and it’s all round to Westover for a new Nissan Leaf!

STC has also established a Car Parks Working Party which has been tasked with taking a fresh look at Motorhome parking, as clearly things have changed since the last time this subject was discussed. It can’t come soon enough for me; both Swanage and Wareham need a section of their largest car parks dedicated to Campervans, where they can be made welcome, offered an electricity point to plug into, a water supply and a drain in which to empty their chemical toilets in a safe and environmentallyfriendly manner.

If I came to Swanage in my Motorhome for a few days I’d be happy to pay, (say a fiver), for this service, rather than be treated as a pariah at best and a bloody nuisance at worst. We – the small businesses of Purbeck – desperately need the trade that these motorhomes can bring, both in and out of season.

I say: ‘My Motorhome’ but of course, those of you who know me well will realise that this is a figure of speech; it’s only a personal view but I’d rather sleep in a hotel, guest house, tent or even on the street, than have one of these monstrosities! Have you seen how incredibly expensive they are? Good job we’re all different!

Talking of monstrosities, have you seen the astonishing proposals for what I feel resembles an overhead skateboard ramp, at Wareham level crossing? Before you read this piece, there will have been a properly organised public meeting in Wareham to discuss this whole issue and let’s hope that a modicum of common sense prevailed …… but when talking about Network Rail and Dorset County Council, I guess ‘common sense’ is an oxymoron.

In the ‘good old days’ – before the flyover – there was proper level crossing and strangely, the pedestrians managed to wait patiently whilst the gates

were shut. The same as nobody, (as far as I am aware), has been injured at the proper level crossing at Wool, or even at the unmanned barriers at Holme. That woman and her pram have really got a lot to answer for!

So, what about a subway like the one that goes under the bypass adjacent to the station, surely that’s not too difficult is it?

Speaking of Wareham, once again a huge and astonishing co-ordinated display of flowers from the ‘Wareham In Bloom’ people. Last year they won Gold Award in the regional South and South East in Bloom competition, and this year we are all hoping that they achieve a similar or even higher award. I make a point of driving through Wareham – very slowly – rather than use the bypass whilst this display is here.

Thank you to the small but dedicated team of organisers. Even the car parks in this delightful old town are much more reasonably priced than in some towns I could mention but mustn’t….

I can’t help but notice how many houses there are for sale in Harmans Cross, some of which have been on the market for a good few months.

Far be it from me to suggest that the reasonably priced properties seem to sell quite quickly, and those priced at – say - £700k plus - have been around for some considerable time.

Could it be that a few developers have misread the market? Or is it that they have failed to understand the downside of living in Harmans Cross – apart from no pub, inadequate pavements, the speed limit, and of course living in close proximity to me. Seriously though, it could be, and for many people already is a super place to live. We have a good little community for those who choose to join in, and a super Village Hall with lots going on.

Ah, joining in! That’s once again where I ask people why they choose to come and live in a community, be it Harmans Cross, Swanage or Wareham, and then take no part in it?

Trying to get people to help with the Village Hall and the annual fete is like pulling teeth; everyone loves the facility and the event but very few are prepared to help out.

Look at the sad demise of the Wareham-Hemsbach society and Swanage Jazz Festival; look at the struggle that the Rotary and Lions Clubs have to recruit Committee Members (Swanage Lions are now no more...); look at how many other organisations in these pages are desperate for people to help. Where are you all? Keeping your heads below the parapet as usual.

I wish I knew why…...

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Wareham Town Council Updates Julie, our Gazette correspondent, details the goings on in recent council meetings.....

News from Wareham Town Council June xtra police patrols for Wareham Wednesdays, no increase in crime and the usefulness of CCTV were reported by Community Support Officer Brown.

One family from outside Dorset had been linked to 96 crimes in Dorset and after they had been charged, car crime had reduced. Councillors reported sluggish response to “101” calls and were advised that lack of resources was a national problem and that people with internet access could use the Dorset police web site to make contact.

Purbeck District Council (PDC) had approved Swanage Local Plan and Lytchett Matravers Neighbourhood Plan and its Policy Group was to take on responsibility for the Purbeck Local Plan. The postponement of the local forums due to the withdrawal of the facilitators was regretted. The Post Office had told PDC that a post office at Carey shops was under review.

The wall below St Martin’s Church was surveyed at the end of June. Trains are running between Swanage and Wareham 4 times a day, 5 days a week for a 60-day trial period. Tickets can be booked on-line or from the ticket office in Wareham Station car park on days when the trains are running.

The Purbeck Transport Action Group will hold its AGM on 20 September at 6.30 pm in the Corn Exchange.

Councillor M Wiggins proposed a public meeting at Purbeck School to

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make Dorset County Council (DCC) aware of the strength of objections to the closure of the level crossing and the proposed ramped bridge.

Councillor N Wiggins announced a litter pick in Wareham and Councillor E Osmond the judging for the Britain in Bloom finals.

The repeated costly replacement of a vandalised Radar lock on the Howards Lane toilets may make it more economic to install gates. The skateboard park in Hauses Field was closed because age-related damage made it dangerous. Surface repairs and improved grounding could be done imminently at a cost of £2,500. Later on, filling inside the ramps with soil or sand would make them quieter. The £4,000 available for gateway features near Westgate development will cover the cost of 2 pieces of stone and their engraving. Also, Bloor Homes had agreed to replace the stone flower trough which they had damaged.

For £40 each, ten 6-monthly permits for unreserved spaces in Howards Lane car park between 5pm and 7pm will be available. The Town Parking Working Party had done a thorough, documented survey of car park signs and would ask DCC and PDC to provide bigger, clearer signs in better positions. With these two decisions the Working Party suggested its work was done.

The public are invited to the next meetings of the Town Council on Monday 7th August and Tuesday 19th September at 7pm in the Town Hall. For further information, call 01929 553006 or visit the website at www.wareham-tc.gov.uk.

Wareham Welcomes New Town Clerk

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fter interviewing many applicants, Wareham Town Council appointed Mike Booth from Cumbria, where he worked for the National Park, as their new Town Clerk.

Wareham’s Town Mayor, Cllr Malcolm Russell said, “It was obvious at interview that Mike had those special qualities required of a Town Clerk and that his experience would put Wareham Town Council at an advantage in the exciting times ahead.

“Mike has already gelled with Councillors and existing staff alike and has hit the ground running. He has settled in quickly and brings his previous experience to the benefit of staff, Councillors and residents alike.

“We wish Mr Booth the very best of luck in his new post and hope he enjoys both the work, and together with his wife Deborah, our beautiful County of Dorset.”

Mike commented, “I was immediately drawn to Wareham, with its rich history and vibrant community. It is a beautiful town that has strong connections to its past with impressive traditions, which is important in these ever-changing times.

“However, I am also impressed with the community’s drive to look to the future and embrace the new opportunities.”

Mike has a background in Environmental & Historical Management, having fifteen years local Government experience and having managed several National Trust properties and historic buildings, all with a very strong community background.

Mike said: “I was delighted to be appointed the new Town Clerk and I look forward to working for the Council and the town. It is a very exciting time to be here and I am certainly looking forward to meeting the challenges ahead.”

Wareham Town Council.

Tel:01929 553006 (09:00 to 13:00hrs - answer phone outside these times) Email our new Town Clerk at: mike@wareham-tc.gov.uk

Photo: Sue Kemp

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Samaritans Provide Custody Support

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new partnership between Dorset Police and the Samaritans charity is offering support to detainees held in Bournemouth’s custody suite. Samaritans’ volunteers have begun working in Bournemouth custody to provide a confidential and impartial support service to enhance detainee well-being.

Detainees are offered the opportunity to speak face-to-face or over the phone with a Samaritans volunteer following their police interview. Like the national Samaritans’ free to call helpline, talking with one of its volunteers is confidential, and police do not disclose to the volunteer why a person has been detained.

Sergeant Forrest from Bournemouth Custody said: “This partnership between Dorset Police and the Samaritans means that a confidential and impartial support service can be provided to enhance detainee well-being, making what can often be felt as a daunting experience more manageable.

While mental health and addiction support is in place, there is less available help for those who may simply be feeling scared or lonely and simply want to talk to someone. In addition, often detainees do not want to engage with custody staff and insist they are well when in fact they are struggling emotionally or psychologically. Having a completely independent person available for individuals to speak to, can significantly improve the wellbeing of those under the care of the custody team.”

The support of the Samaritans is an additional service to that already provided by Independent Custody Visitors, who conduct independent checks on the welfare of people detained in custody by making random visits to police custody suites and then reporting their findings to facilitate changes and improvements to the custody environment.

Martyn Underhill, Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner, said: “Introducing Samaritans will compliment the important public duty carried out by Independent Custody Visitors, who scrutinise custody conditions.

It’s important to remember that not everyone in custody is guilty of a crime and irrespective of why an individual has entered the custody environment, they could be vulnerable and in need of additional emotional support. I am grateful to all our volunteers who play an integral part in promoting the highest standards of policing.”

Sergeant Forrest continues: “I am delighted to have the support of the Samaritans in Bournemouth custody. There are numerous benefits to having the Samaritans working in our custody suite, such as an enhanced package of care to the detainee and less demand on custody staff. The Samaritans will also be signposting detainees to emotional support services when they leave custody, which in turn could help reduce the chance of reoffending, benefiting police resources and services to the public in the long-run.”

Samaritans volunteer Charlie, who is also the Director of the Bournemouth branch of Samaritans said: “Our volunteers listen in confidence to anyone who may be feeling overwhelmed whatever circumstances they find themselves in. People held in custody can experience very difficult thoughts and feelings, so it can be helpful to have some impartial to speak to. We welcome the opportunity to work with Dorset Police to ensure detainees have someone to talk to, helping them to feel less isolated and alone, and to see that there can be a way through even the most challenging of times.”

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Out Of The Blue

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ummer is well and truly underway, the schools have shut down for the holidays and the visitor numbers are growing.

This means lots of children in fun mode and lots of people in holiday mode. The weather is hot which can make tempers short so even more reason to ensure we are extra vigilant and patient whilst driving.

We all like to think we are safe road users and that we rarely make mistakes, but 98% of all incidents are caused by human error.

Two of the Fatal Five reasons for this human error are SPEED, CARELESS and INCONSIDERATE driving. So here are a few gentle reminders to all road users about how they can be even safer on the roads.

• Speed-check your speedometer regularly.

• Know the limits – check for signs, especially at junctions.

• Street lighting means 30mph until signs say otherwise.

• Remember speed limits are a maximum, not a target.

• Try using 3rd gear in a 30mph limit to help you stay in the limit.

• Recognise what makes you speed, keeping up with traffic, overtaking or being tailgated.

• Concentrate, distracted drivers speed.

THE MINIMUM PENALTY FOR SPEEDING IS A £100 FINE AND 3 PENALTY POINTS. Careless and inconsiderate driving examples include driving too close, inappropriate speed, eating and drinking at the wheel, poor overtaking, operating a Sat Nav while driving. There is no standard list but the Highway Code does state that ‘you MUST exercise proper control of your vehicle at all times’.

• When on a journey, no matter how short, try to remember COAST • Concentrate on your driving at all times.

• Observe all around you.

• Anticipate what might happen next.

• Space, give space at all times.

• Time to plan your driving.

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i and welcome to this month’s Swanage Fire Station update!

Operationally, we have attended thirty-seven incidents these have included: • Six false alarms • Fourteen medical calls • Nine small outdoor fires involving heathland and railway embankments.

• Two large heath fires, one of which was on the heathland adjacent to the A338 at Bournemouth, this was attended by eight fire appliances, six Land Rovers and many other special appliances. The second incident was at Creech Heath near Wareham. This required five fire appliances, two Land Rovers, the off-road Unimog appliance and a water carrier from Poole fire station.

• Two animal rescues • Two stand-by moves to cover other station areas • Two property fires, one involved an industrial premise in the Lower High Street and required four fire appliances and crews to bring the fire under control, with teams of firefighters wearing breathing apparatus and using hose reel jets. The second fire started in the garden of a premises and then spread to the roof space of the house.

Again, fire-fighting teams wearing breathing apparatus and using hose reel jets had to be used to bring the fire under control.

It has also been busy on the training front; Crew manager Keith Bragg and Fire-fighter Liam Blake have attended breathing apparatus refresher courses. Fire-fighters Kristian Berry and Ashley Curtis have attended and passed their Trauma care training. Well done to all of you.

Firefighter Mark Watson attended our annual presentation evening at the Guildhall in Salisbury where he was presented with the twenty-year long

And finally, if you need to contact Dorset Police please call our Police Enquiry Centre by calling 101. Always call 999 in an EMERGENCY when there is a risk of HARM or a CRIME in progress.

Alternatively, call the free CRIMESTOPPERS line on 0800 555 111.

You can also use our website to report a number of issues from full crime reports to lost property. Just use the following link https://www.dorset. police.uk/do-it-online/ Don’t forget to visit us on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/Purbeckpolice and Twitter - @PurbeckPolice.

We really value your support and comments. You can also see our up and coming events and latest priorities at https://www.dorset.police.uk/ neighbourhood-policing/purbeck/ Why not register on Dorset Alert?

By registering for the free Dorset Police community messaging alerts you will receive information on local crime and incidents where we believe that sharing information with you will help to prevent further offences occurring, crimes and incidents where you may be able to help by providing vital information, current crime trends, crime prevention advice, safer neighbourhood activity and opportunities to meet the team.

You can also receive news from our partner agencies such as Dorset Fire and Rescue Service, Trading Standards and Community safety messages.

Please come along to our meet the team events at SWANAGE, WAREHAM and UPTON Dates can be found on the website, we’d love to see you there!

Purbeck Neighbourhood Policing Team

service and good conduct medal. Well done Mark!

Also on the 5th July we held a station recruitment evening which was well attended, hopefully the local people that came along will now apply to become an on-call Fire-fighter here at the Swanage Station. If you missed the evening but would like to know more about becoming part of the team here in Swanage, please feel free to contact me on sm16@dwfire. org.uk or you can follow the recruitment links on our web site at www. dwfire.org.uk My safety message this month is for all our young readers: Test your smoke alarms every month to check they are working. In 2015, over two hundred people died in fires in the home, and you’re at least seven times more likely to die in a fire in the home if there aren’t any working smoke alarms.

Offer to test the smoke alarms of an older family member, neighbour or friend who may need help. It only takes a moment to test and gives your family and people you care about a better chance of surviving a fire. Over four hundred children under the age of eleven are injured, and four are killed in accidental fires in the home in England every year.

Share these safety messages with your children so they know what to do in the event of a fire.

If you see smoke and flames tell a grown-up straight away. Get out of the building as quickly as you can. Don’t go back for anything, even toys or pets.

Find a phone. (You might need to go to the neighbours to find one) Call 999, ask for the fire and rescue service and tell them your address.

(You might want to practise making this call with children and will need to make sure they know their address.) Only call 999 in a real emergency.

If there’s smoke, crawl along the floor (the air will be clearer down there).

Go into a room with a window if the way out is blocked, put bedding or towels along the bottom of the door to stop smoke getting in. Open the window and shout “HELP FIRE”.

Please stay safe and don’t forget to test your fire alarms.

Phil Burridge, Station Commander.

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Dementia Thanks

Dear Readers, The Belvedere Singers and the Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community thank all those who supported both charities at the choir’s Spring concert.

Due to the generosity of our audience, £500 was added to the fund for an Admiral Nurse for the Purbeck area.

SADFC hopes to have someone in place before too long and will be continuing to raise money to ensure that those with dementia in our area get the help they need.

The choir’s next concert, on 9th December, will include a retiring collection for the Lewis Manning Hospice.

If you like to sing and want to contribute to these fundraising concerts, then try out the Belvedere Singers at their Come-and-Sing evening at 7:00pm on 5th September at St. Mark’s School, Swanage.

You don’t need to read music and there is no audition.

You will be sure of a warm welcome.

Thanks to all who continue to support both charities.

Jean Gibbs, Val, Coane, Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community and the Belvedere Singers.

(Jean Gibbs, pictured, above left, receiving the cheque)

POOLE & PARKSTONE GRAMMAR SCHOOLS BUS SERVICE Routes: Swanage, Corfe, Wareham, Lytchett, Wool etc.

To book a place for your child: 01929 477344 Linkrider Coaches

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A Certain Flare nce again, a chance comment saved me from yet another case of writers’ block! With the advent of the gold-plated lifeboat arrangement now parked along the way from the Lookout, the comment that “You never hear a maroon fired anymore, do you?” triggered the old grey cells.

Of course, the RNLI, together with nearly all the world’s marine life savers, nowadays use pagers to get the lads “running” for the lifeboat house. As some of you may remember, in the good old days, the coxswain and crew were summoned by a maroon – a sonic/flare.

A pyrotechnic that all lifeboat men would hear in the deepest sleep with their head under the pillow. A little vibrating box in your pocket or on the bedside table just doesn’t have the same romanticism, or so I am told.

One of the last local uses of these flares that I remember, was in August 1994 when the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club was celebrating its centenary and used three of these maroons (by the 1st, 5th and 11th tees) to signal the start of the “Centenary Cup” competition.

Unfortunately, with the unfamiliarity of the operators, meant that they were fired pointing almost horizontally away from the operator, instead of vertically. So instead of shooting up and then floating slowly down

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Within a few minutes there were six fire engines on the course and a severe case of simulated fog was presented to the players – oops!

The pyrotechnic flares issued to marine craft nowadays are much safer and have “expiry” dates that are well before the flares become even slightly dangerous. Electronic flares are also becoming available.

In the 60s and 70s, expiry meant expiry and don’t use them after that date. A naval officer decided to take some “just expired” flares home from his ship as it was approaching November 5th to enhance his backyard display.

Not a good move - there was one fewer child and miscellaneous limbs and eyes missing by November 6th. At that time, old flares were wrapped in canvas with a bit of old iron and thrown into the sea for disposal.

Things have changed and land based disposal is mandatory but if you ever find any washed up on the beach or anywhere, please call the coastguard (999 and ask for the Coastguard) or contact us and we will help to keep you and yours safe from any possible accidents.

Tea and cakes season is approaching with the school holidays – please do come and join our ladies and try the variety of home-made cakes!

Please stay safe on whichever side of the tide line your life or leisure takes you. As always, you are welcome to visit us when you are passing.

The Swanage NCI can be contacted at the Lookout on 01929 422596, at nci.org.uk, on VHF 65 or the email address below. We always look forward to hearing your comments and questions.

Bob Clark, swanagenci@btinternet.com, NCI Swanage.

Coastguard Update

he team has been busy since our last update with a wide variety of incidents, including one week in the middle of June where we were tasked for five days in a row, and another at the beginning of July where we attended five incidents in four days.

These incidents have been varied and have included administering first aid at Studland beach, assisting SW Ambulance aboard a boat at the Stone Quay and a multi-agency search around the Dancing Ledge area for a missing person who was later safely located.

On the 21st of June, we were tasked late at night, to reports of a collapsed person in the Dunes at Studland, working with Dorset police and our colleagues from St Albans, we set up a search to comb the area. Sadly, after about an hour a body was located, which, once the necessary permission had been given, we recovered and stretchered out several hundred yards to a point on the beach from where it was passed over to the waiting undertakers.

These are never the easiest of taskings, but it does at least give some comfort that the team were able to remove the body with a degree of dignity before first light and before it was found by passing holidaymakers.

On the flip side, just two days earlier we had one of our happier stories when we recovered ‘Bella’, a Golden Retriever on holiday from Essex who’d strayed a little too close to the cliff edge at the Downs, and after an unexpected tumble found herself stranded and stuck on the cliff face about sixty feet down.

The team soon set up its rope rescue equipment and deployed a technician over the edge, initially to check on the welfare of the owner who it was believed may have been attempting to climb the cliff from the bottom to reach the dog. In the event, the owner had walked round to the bottom to get a better view and was safe, and so the technician continued to the dog, secured her, bought her back to the top and returned her to her grateful owners who by now had walked back round.

Any type of animal rescue always generates lots of press interest, and so it was that we were featured in local and national press as well as the BBC Essex news once the owner had returned home.

You may have read recently that the MCA, (Maritime and Coastguard Agency), has reorganised its rescue helicopter coverage which has resulted in the closure of the base at Portland. It’s been good to work with the Portland crew over many years and we wish all our former colleagues the very best for the future.

Our nearest helicopter is now a brand-new machine based out of Leeon-the-Solent. An AW189 replacing the smaller, slower AW139 that had been at that station for several years. The ‘Lee’ aircraft was often used to cover Swanage so we are already very familiar and well known to the crew. However, we got our first view of the new aircraft, ‘Rescue 175’ on the 2nd of July when it came to rescue a fallen climber near Blackers Hole.

Aside from incidents, we took part in the Fish Festival in mid-June where we put on a small rope rescue demonstration and we continue to train two to three times per month. We have four new team members who should all be operational by the summer and who we’ll introduce you to in a further update.

Nick Field, Deputy Station Officer

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Kingston Country Fair - Another Success!

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his year’s Kingston Country Fair, in aid of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, covered several acres of Alan and Ann Fry’s farm fields as well as their barn and courtyard. A sizeable audience enjoyed live music in the marquee on the Friday and Saturday evenings; the main event on the Sunday when we were blessed with bright sunshine, a pleasant warm breeze, and a huge range of things to see and do.

Those of us who love classic cars, vintage agricultural machinery and working steam engines were well entertained. It took over an hour to walk around and see the huge proliferation of stalls; cakes, jams, produce, hand-made cards and jewellery, cheeses, books, crafts of all sorts, and much more. Kingston Maurward Birds Of Prey centre brought some beautiful birds, showed them to the arena audience at close quarters, and gave a fascinating talk. There were delicious snacks and cream teas in the

courtyard area where Karl Latimer played and sang easy-listening music.

Charlie Newman’s licensed bar was on the field for those in need of a pint!

Dog-lovers really appreciated the dog show and the two arena displays of dog agility put on by the Wessex Dog Training Club. There was an unusual display of miniature radio-controlled tanks, and during the afternoon a radio-controlled model Vulcan bomber flew overhead.

And – most appropriately - the new Dorset And Somerset Air Ambulance circled overhead on its way back from a ‘shout’. It’s too early, at the time of writing, to give a final figure of profits on the day but Ann Fry has told me that they hope to be able to donate a minimum of £12,000 to this worth-while charity. A really enjoyable day, a credit to everyone who helped to organise it. I’m looking forward to next year’s event already!

David Hollister. Pics by Volunteer Community Event Photographer, Tim Crabb

Brownfield Sites Sought For Housing In Purbeck

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urbeck District Council wants to hear from owners of land, currently containing buildings or other structures, which could be considered for future re-development.

As part of a government requirement, the District Council is setting up a register of brownfield sites that have the potential to be developed for housing.

Councillor Miller, Chairman of the Council’s Planning Committee, said “Purbeck District Council supports the use of brownfield land for housing, wherever possible.

“The register will show us where suitable and available land is situated in the district so we can consider it for housing development ahead of greenfield sites. I would encourage any landowner who is interested to

submit their brownfield land for consideration.”

Sites have to be at least 0.25ha (just over half an acre) in size, or capable of supporting at least five homes.

The Council has to use the government’s official definition of brownfield land, stipulating a site will either contain buildings and/or structures. Sites containing agricultural buildings or certain mineral extraction, waste disposal sites or historic remains of buildings are not applicable.

The Council is able to accept submissions of sites between Monday 17 July and Tuesday 29 August 2017. Submissions can be sent to Purbeck District Council at Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham BH20 4PP or by email to localplan@purbeck-dc.gov.uk

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Gather On 13th August To Remember Ernest Pitcher, VC., DSM.

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n Sunday, 13th August 2017 starting at 2.15pm in St. Mary’s Church, Swanage, The Royal Marines Association (Poole & District Branch) are holding a service to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of Chief Petty Officer Ernest Pitcher VC., DSM., being awarded the Victoria Cross.

CPO Pitcher is also the holder of the Distinguished Service Medal; the French Medaille Militaire and the French Croix de Guerre and together, with three other Royal Navy personnel, including one for ‘Boy 1st Class’, is buried in the Northbrook Cemetery, which has now been left unattended to become a wild life sanctuary. This cemetery holds a total of twentyeight graves which are maintained by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Pitcher was born 31 Dec 1888/9 at Mullion, Cornwall and he joined the Royal Navy at age 15. He was one of the earliest recruits for the Q-ship program spearheaded by Commander Gordon Campbell, VC. The Q-ships were specially outfitted and armed merchant ships designed to present easy targets to U-boats. When a U-boat surfaced, the Q-ship dropped the camouflage hiding its armament and opened fire. As one of a handful of regular Royal Navy men in ships largely manned by former merchant seamen and reservists, Pitcher was one of Campbell’s most effective hands, being mentioned in despatches and awarded the Distinguished Service Medal and the Victoria Cross, all within a six-month period.

Pitcher earned his V.C. for action aboard the Q-Ship HMS Dunraven in the Bay of Biscay, August 8, 1917. Petty Officer Pitcher was serving as the crew chief for the Dunraven’s single four-inch gun when it was attacked by the U-boat UC-71. A shell from the U-boat’s deck gun struck the Dunraven’s poop deck where the four-inch gun was disguised by a fake hatch and phoney laundry hanging out to dry.

The shell set off one of the Dunraven’s concealed depth charges, and while thick smoke obscured the hidden gun crew’s view ports and fire threatened to set off powder and shells in the magazine below the poop, Pitcher and his crew maintained their stations not wanting to give the game away, but before The Dunraven had a chance to spring its trap, another shell from the UC-71 made a direct hit on the poop deck and blew it sky-high. Despite the devastation, the gun crew survived. Pitcher cartwheeled through the air and landed near the engine room, sustaining wounds in several places.

The shell had set off The Dunraven’s alarm buzzers, and one of the remaining 12-pounder guns had gotten off a couple of shots before the U-boat submerged. Campbell could have cut his losses and headed for home, but he chose to stand and make a fight of it. Unfortunately, in the ensuing battle the Dunraven came off second-best. The UC-71 made its escape after having made a direct hit with one of its torpedoes, and the Dunraven sank 36 hours later. The award of the V.C. was made to Pitcher as a representative of the four-inch gun crew, the rest of whom received Conspicuous Gallantry Medals.

After the war Pitcher remained in the Navy, retiring in 1927 after twentyfive years’ service. Between the wars he worked in a boy’s school as a PT instructor, wood shop teacher and groundskeeper and also operated an “off-license” (package store). He re-joined the Navy for World War II, serving at a number of home islands stations. He passed away at the Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital, Sherborne, Dorset on February 10th, 1946.

His medals, including the French Croix de Guerre and Medaille Militaire, are now owned by Lord Ashcroft and are on display in the Imperial War Museum, London.

In November 1920 Ernest Pitcher, together with a group of other VC and GC holders formed a Guard of Honour when the Unknown Warrior was interned in Westminster Abbey and also at the dedication of the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London.

The Commemorative Service will be held at St Mary’s Parish Church, Church Hill, Swanage BH19 1HU where a plaque exists in memory of Ernest Pitcher, followed by a short walk to Northbrook Cemetery for a graveside service on Sunday, 13th August 2017. The timings are as follows – 13:45 hrs - Rendezvous at Church. 14:15 hrs - Church Commemorative Service. 15:20 hrs - Parade forms up outside Church. 15:30 hrs - Move to Northbrook Cemetery. 15:40 hrs - Graveside Commemorative Service. 16:00 hrs - Parade dismisses.

Any further information can be obtained from Derek ‘Blondie’ Boorn via his email address – derekboorn@tiscali.co.uk

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First Lifeboat Week Featuring Our New Boathouse!

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017 has been a special year for the volunteers at Swanage Lifeboat Station as we moved into our new, iconic boathouse. The transition to our new facilities has gone well and in the first six months of the year the Swanage lifeboats had already launched twenty four times.

Lifeboat week 2017 starts on 11th August and is spread over ten days, with an array of events culminating with a fun weekend of live music, entertainment and the popular lifeboat bar and barbeque at Prince Albert Gardens.

To showcase our new station, and to provide more water based RNLI demonstrations, our open day on Sunday 20th August will be held at the station from 11am to 4pm. Although this will mean a move away from Prince Albert Gardens on the Sunday we hope this will enable us to provide a fully lifeboat-focused event and allow people closer access to the lifesaving work we do.

We are also holding a VIP evening at our new station on Tuesday 15th August from 7pm, that gives you a chance to meet the crew and have private tours of the lifeboats and station. Tickets are £10 per person to include some light refreshments.

If you want to test your boat-building skills, the build a boat competition is on Saturday 19th August, followed by the fun-filled raft race across the bay to rescue your damsel. To close the week the Lifeboat Service will be held on the Pier an hour earlier than usual, at 6pm.

Please put the lifeboat week dates in your diary and if you or your business would like to sponsor a barrel of beer for the bar please email Swanage@ rnli.org.uk, visit the lifeboat station or our lifeboat shop.

Pic: Tim Crabb

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Blast From The Past!

This month, A Decade Ago...

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ugust 2007, gracious me, where does the time go? The possibility of Swanage seafront and town centre being permanently pedestrianised appeared to be getting closer.

It was hoped this move would lessen the strain of constant traffic pounding through the town centre. Alas, these plans were eventually turned down and suggestions of parking meters being introduced on streets around Swanage in the near future.

Furious locals decided to start a campaign as the plans were turned down due to rumoured complaints of motorists who were upset as they wouldn’t be able to enjoy the view (one wonders who would be watching the road ahead and whether pedestrians would be safe from cars being driven by sightseers behind the wheel?).

Much of the annoyance was due to the fact there had been no local consultation. Many locals felt the ideas of additional flower planting, extra seating, easier access for those with mobility issues, (including drop off points), and a giant chess board painted onto the paving would have enhanced the vista and made the town centre safer, given more disabled access and generally a more appealing place for tourists and locals alike.

Bridget Edley (pictured above, left) and her friend Debbie Roberts were eagerly waiting for the 8th of September 2007, when they were due to be joining thousands of others to walk the 44km, (twenty-seven miles), through the streets of London in one day to raise funds for Breakthrough Breast Cancer.

It was a personal challenge for Bridget who had lost her Mum, Shelagh Carter over eight years before to ovarian cancer.

Bridget said, “I’d like to think that Breakthrough’s work and research may help to save someone else’s Mum in the future.” All money raised by the walk was to be put forward to fund Breakthrough’s vital research, campaigning and educational work. Bridget and Debbie were required to raise at least £1000.

If sport was your cup of tea, you may well have been in Saltash near Plymouth on the 23rd of June, to either participate in, or watch, the sea rowing Veterans’ Championships.

The Swanage Sea Rowing Club Vets, (over forties), attended, although a twist from norm meant they were given a Cornish Pilot gig which was drawn from a pool rather than using their own boat. The Ladies team did extremely well, reaching the semi-finals and after rowing in heavy rain, they went on to finish seventh.

The men pushed ahead to win a place in the finals and ended in fourth position overall in the competition.

If Tanks and all things Army were more your thing, you would most definitely have marched over to The Tank Museum in Bovington on the 23rd and 24th of June, for the “All American- Armour” weekend (pictured, below).

They hosted re-enactment groups of WW2 American and German troops who camped out with full authentic equipment and put on spectacular shows on both days.

Sherman and Tiger tanks went into action when re-enacting the battle of Normandy 1944. Explosions bounced around the hills, gun shots and battle cries resounded in the audience’s ears for quite some time!

And that’s a round-up of some of the events covered in the August 2007 edition of what remains, ever more - YOUR Purbeck Gazette!

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Community Save Pre-School!

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arents and villagers in Langton Matravers have rallied round St George’s Pre-school, and saved it from closure.

The Pre-school, which was going to close at the end of this term because of falling numbers and government underfunding, has been overwhelmed by the response from the community to keep it open.

Mary Sparks, the Trustee Chairman, said: “The community response has been amazing. Parents have been out and about getting more children signed up, looking for sponsorship, and generally spreading the word about this wonderful Pre-school. The result is that we can now afford to stay open and we know that, with this excellent community team behind us, our future is much more secure.”

The Pre-school’s problems have come from a “perfect storm” of issues added Dr Sparks.

“The Government’s new 30-hour free childcare for working parents is severely underfunded; we are losing 10p per child per hour because of it. If you add that to a lack of affordable housing in the surrounding villages coupled with larger pupil capacity in Swanage, we were bound to suffer. We were heartbroken about the possibility of closure because we have superb staff here and the children have a wide-ranging and innovative curriculum.”

The Pre-school, which takes children from 2-5, spends much of each day outside in the new nature area and the allotment. They have also brought in Yoga sessions to add to the numerous creative and learning activities they already offer.

Kim Steeden, one of the parents says: “This is an inspirational Preschool. My child has had a brilliant experience here. We are so pleased that we have saved it from closure.”

The Pre-school is still seeking more children to take up hours in September and beyond; they have also started a ‘Friendship’ scheme which allows people to pledge a yearly amount to show their support.

Anyone interested in bringing their children to the school or in joining the ‘Friends of St George’s Preschool’ should contact Ruth Foster on 01929 423704 or contact info@ stgeorgespreschool.net

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The Traffic Crawled...

The traffic crawled slowly at ten miles an hour And sometimes it stopped altogether And the sun it beat down with no sign of a shower With the tempers all hot as the weather Well could it be road works? Or temp’rary lights That held up the traffic so bad Or maybe an accident, out of their sight But frustration was making them mad And the traffic queue stretched up ahead round the bend And behind them they hooted and flashed And their tempers boiled over, again and again As their fists on their steering wheels smashed And they crawled, hooting, flashing, oh what a to do They’d forgotten, the countryside factor Yes, but I were all right at the front of the queue, As I headed for home on me tractor

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t was a good day at The Swanage School for our budding journalists, and particularly those that hope to become a sports journalist.

Matt Lawton, the Chief Sports Reporter for 'The Daily Mail' and winner, for the third year running, of the prestigious ‘Sports News Reporter of the Year’ award spoke to Swanage students about his experiences, and importantly how they might enter the profession.

Matt Lawton, known for exposing the Bradley Wiggins’ Jiffy Bag scandal and doing the first newspaper interview with Lance Armstrong after his notorious confessions was, according to the students, ‘inspirational’.

Matt, currently covering the Tour de France for his paper, felt The Swanage School students were ‘surprisingly knowledgeable’ and really ‘knew their stuff’, which isn’t surprising considering we had a prospective Paralympian, a sub-thirteen second 100m Year 10 girl, a Bournemouth FC footballer and a student who had recently completed his own cycling tour of France, among their number!

Saturday 22nd July to Sunday 3rd September steam trains will operate every 40 minutes: 10:00 – 18:00 between Norden and Swanage calling at Corfe Castle, Harmans Cross and Herston Halt. Adult £12.50 Return, Child (5-15) £7.60 Return, Family (2A + 3C) £35 Return.

Diesel Service between Swanage and Wareham Until Sunday 3rd September Diesel services between Swanage and Wareham calling at Norden and Corfe Castle are operating 4 times a day Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Departures from Swanage 10:26 12:26 14:26 16:26. Departures from Wareham 11:15 13:15 15:15 17:15. Adult £15 Return, Child (5-15) £10 Return Family (2A + 3C) £42 Return. Tickets are valid on any train. Passengers may break their journey as required.

Swanage Carnival Fireworks Specials Saturday Steam Service between Swanage and Norden. 29th July, Wednesday 2nd and Saturday 5th August.

An evening service will operate before and after the Fireworks Display (21:45 – 22:00). Red Arrows Display Friday 4th August. Additional services will operate after the Red Arrows Display. Please check advertising boards at stations for times of special trains.

Full details of all our timetables and fares can be found at www. swanagerailway.co.uk Purbeck Railway Circle The Purbeck Railway Circle next meets on Friday 8th September 2017 for “Among The Dying Fires” a personal view of the end of steam in Central Southern England by Jim Boudreau. The Circle meets in Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross at 7.00 for 7.30 pm.

Tea/coffee/biscuits and railway orientated raffle as usual. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. For other information please contact the PRC General Secretary, e-mail:- gensec@purbeckrailwaycircle.org.uk

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Armed Forces Weekend 2017

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wanage has had a commendable record when it comes to supporting the UK’s Armed Forces Day, with events being held every year since moves to recognise our Regulars, Reserves and Retirees commenced a decade ago.

Veterans’ Day was first observed in 2006, and then Armed Forces Day has been held on the last Saturday in June since in 2009.

This year celebrations began on Monday 19 June when the Armed Forces Day flags were raised on buildings and famous landmarks around the country and locally at The Purbeck District Council offices and at several locations across Swanage.

This year, Liverpool was the focus for the national event, and ahead of arrangements there, Reserves Day took place on the 21st of June, providing an opportunity for the country to recognise our Reserve Forces.

Defence Minister Earl Howe recently announced that the tenth Armed Forces Day national event will take place in and around Llandudno in the borough of Conwy, North Wales on Saturday 30th June 2018.

Whist Tankfest is clearly the focus for many who are interested in armour, local communities are strongly encouraged to arrange events to celebrate, with pride, all that is good about the UK’s Armed Forces.

This year the theme for Swanage was Three Decades of Association and there is still scope for local communities to do more. Frank Roberts.

Pics by Andrew P.M.Wright unless otherwise specified.

Thank you Andrew!

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No prizes for spotting the Editor ‘photobombing’.....! Pic by Tim Crabb

At Swanage War Memorial. Pic by Tim Crabb

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Have you anything you would like to donate to a Fete or a Charity?

The summer season is upon us and every weekend there are fetes and fayres going on. Not only do they raise funds for well deserving local charities, they are great fun!

It can be difficult for some of us to sort through the bric-a-brac and things we have collected and no longer need or use, and even harder to transport these treasures to the people who would be pleased to have it for their charity stalls.

Purbeck Good Neighbours are willing to do both the sorting and removal of it for you, and if you prefer, they can take it to a local charity shop of your choice.

Message to all our Volunteers The weather so far has been some of the hottest on record, and most of us really enjoy it. However, very hot weather is not always good for the elderly, frail and infirm among us.

So I’m asking all everyone to make sure that if you have someone nearby who knows you, who is alone and maybe at risk in the heat, that you spend some time to check that they are okay.

It is important that they do know you, as we do not want to encourage older people to open doors to any strangers. From the information we get from Dorset Alert, the police information website, we are aware that residents in the Purbeck area have been unfortunate enough to have had dishonest callers.

Please would you remind others in the community to be extra aware of callers unknown to them.

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Sunflowers Over Swanage!

y! How those sunflowers are growing! This is the month when they will be reaching their peak, if they haven’t already bloomed.

Our local photographers are not sure which ones to photograph first and Facebook is awash with Sunflowers!

We will need to find out which sunflower is the Tallest of the Tall in Town as the Chamber of Commerce has promised to award a cup to Swanage’s tallest flower! Measuring Day will be Saturday August the 12th, so get your tape measure out and send us an accurate measurement (in inches or cms) together with photographic proof to: events@emmanuelbc.org.uk and we’ll let The Chamber know. If yours was a fast grower and has already reached its peak, send us a measurement and photo and we’ll take that into consideration. There will be an Awards Ceremony at Emmanuel on Saturday the 9th of September as the Sunflower Exhibition draws to a close.

Don’t miss seeing the golden giants in Commercial Road or the little boat by the Coastwatch at Peveril Point, aptly named ‘Haul Aboard’ – great photo opportunities there. Please do upload your photos to the Sunflowers Over Swanage Facebook page so everyone can see them too.

Sunflower Art was high on the agenda in July with local artist, Jane Colquhoun, creating fantastic, huge sunflowers made from paper and chicken wire which are displayed on the turrets of Durlston Castle – go and visit them too!

The ‘Van Gogh Sunflower Challenge’ held at Emmanuel Church was a great success with lots of people of all ages having a go at painting their very own vase of sunflowers. Schools and care homes didn’t miss out either – the latter having activity days where they coloured in their own ‘Van Goghs’ and the schools did some amazing sunflower art and craft work,

all of which can be seen next month, from the 7th to the 9th of September at the Sunflower Exhibition at Emmanuel in Victoria Avenue.

Maybe the Sunflower muse has inspired you to be creative in a different way? There’s still time to put pen to paper (or fingers to the keyboard) and write a sunflower poem – here’s one to make you think: Sunflower seeds make good cooking oil Umbria in Italy has the right soil Near to Assissi I’ve seen them grow Francis lived there – ‘Il Poverello’ On Subasio’s slopes – he preached there Lover of animals and birds of the air When St Francis died, he owed not a penny Ever since though, his fame impressed many Renowned are Franciscans, there’s no mystery Saints and martyrs are their history.

Clever, isn’t it? Local author, Audrey Pembroke, penned that little ode a couple of years ago. Can you do one too? Any kind of poem – rhyming couplet, sonnet and prose too – all offers welcomed by Emmanuel to be displayed at the Exhibition. Send your poem to events@emmanuelbc.org. uk or drop your poem through the letterbox there at 160 Victoria Avenue.

The Town Trail is up and running as well … pick up a leaflet from the Tourist Information Centre, Heritage Centre, Pier Shop, Library or Emmanuel Church and see where the sunflowers can be seen in all their glory and you can do a sunflower puzzle or two on the way! Take some photos while you are viewing the sunflowers and email them to us as well.

So enjoy a happy, ‘Sunflower Summer’ everyone!

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Send us your pictures to ed@purbeckgazette.co.uk Original files ONLY please, as they come straight off the camera with NO alterations. Some mobile phones may not produce useable pictures due to low resolution. Remember to include your name in the email!

A misty sunrise at Corfe Castle, by Paul Dimarco

NCI’s Sunflower Boat at Peveril Point, by Marjorie Edwards

Pirate at Purbeck Pirate Festival 2017, by Jeanette Taylor

Baby Woodpecker awaiting his breakfast, by Angel McDee

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WISH YOU WERE HERE! Wish You Were Here In Sunny Purbeck!

This month’s feature showcases some of the best that Purbeck has to offer to locals and tourists alike.

We proudly supply you with an abundance of services, businesses and loads of different activities to keep you busy and entertained throughout the summer months, regardless of what the British weather has in store for us.

How about an introduction to Radio Presenting for all 13 to 19-year olds who dream of a career on the air waves? Then, there are the have-a-go stone carving sessions, where the whole family can join in. If you are happier si�ng, relaxing and listening to music, we have a plethora of musical delights to keep you entertained. Then, for the ‘cra�y’ ones among you, there are fetes and fayres aplenty, where you can pick up some handmade goodies to take home as thank you gi�s for looking a�er the cat or, more importantly, pick up a well-deserved present for yourself!

Whatever you find yourself doing just make sure you have a wonderful time, happy holidays all!

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Fun Fundraising! Wishes Come True

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arie Curie (Dorset) was nominated by Swanage & Purbeck Rotary President John Thraves as his main President’s Charity of the Year. He recently presented a cheque for £3,770 to Marie Curie (Dorset) following a successful year raising money for the charity.

John was delighted with the amount raised and thanks all those who helped or donated at the various events organised during the year, which included street collections in March, proceeds from teas served at Knitson Farm NGS open days, John’s President’s Night which saw him walk on glass to raise additional funds and two Blooming Great Tea Parties in June.

The Marie Curie nursing service provides high quality care to patients at home, as well as support for their families.

As well as providing a full overnight nursing shift from 10pm to 7am to enable carers to have some rest, we are fortunate in Dorset to have several “Multi-Visit Teams”, nurses who provide shorter periods of care during the day and evening, dependent on the patient’s needs. Marie Curie nurses make it possible for people to spend their last few weeks at home.

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s Swanage & Purbeck Rotary President for the last year I would like to thank everyone who made a wish at the wishing well on the seafront. I hope that all your wishes come true! You have raised a staggering £650 for my chosen wishing well charity.

National Coastwatch oversees Peverill Point lookout, using trained volunteers and is funded entirely by voluntary donations. The cheque was presented by John Thraves to Ian Weston, the Station manager, who expressed his gratitude and thanks for such a large donation.

John Thraves

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National Trust

Open air theatre: Illyria (equity) presents: Friday 4th August – The Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. The Emperor is surrounded by idiots. What keeps him sane is the monthly Grand Parade at which he wears his newest outfit. All, as they say will be revealed…

Friday 18th August - The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle Intrepid explorers travel to an uncharted plateau and find flora and fauna beyond their wildest dreams. But how will they make anyone believe the wonders they’ve seen actually exist. Chapterhouse presents: Friday 11th August – Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame Join Badger, Ratty, Mole and Toad for a perfect summer adventure.

What start as a search for the best picnic spot rapidly turns into the most hilarious escapades? Theatre Booking Essential.

Visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle/whats-on Picture: NT Purbeck photos/Neil Davidson

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Harmans Cross Field Day 2017

his is a truly old-fashioned English Village Field Day with plenty of entertainment and fun for all the family.

The Flower and Vegetable Show is famous for the quality and quantity of exhibitors, whilst the Horse Show and Gymkhana – which starts at 9am- offers lots of rosettes and trophies to be won and fun for all throughout the day.

Our attractions include Grand Raffle – 1st prize £100- and lots of other great prizes. The much-loved Dog Agility Display – come and watch the pups put through their paces! The Village Club and their team will be serving delicious teas and snacks and there will be a licensed bar, barbeque, cold drinks and ice creams.

We have craft and produce stalls with a huge variety of local produce for sale, displays to entertain and inform, there’s lots for children too, including children’s rides- roundabouts, bouncy castle, zip wire, trolley ride, swingboats and more. For all ages, we have side-shows and games- darts, hoopla, wheel of fortune, pick a duck, pull a cork, coconut shy, skittles and much more. There is plenty of free parking.

The proceeds of this annual event go straight to Village Hall funds.

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Three Parishes Fete 2017

ome along and enjoy a real family affair in the best traditions of a Village Fete. There will certainly be something for everyone, young and old!

Relax and listen to the Band in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, at Church Knowle with friends and family.

You’ll find all the fun of the fair is available, with delicious cream teas, Pimm’s, Children’s sports, donkey rides, traditional stalls and much more.

If you have not been to this very special family event, which has been held every year since the 1930s, then please make 2017 the year when you come and join us!

We look forward to seeing you on the day - when the sun WILL shine!

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An AwardWinning Treasure

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lavells Café and Restaurant is nestled in the charming and idyllic village of Kimmeridge one mile inland from the world Heritage cost.

We are part of a family farm on the Isle of Purbeck and we are passionate about offering delicious locally sourced food with delightful service at an attractive price.

Our Ethos “from field to fork” is reflected in the menu, all lamb, pork, beef and venison dishes are made from meat that has been reared on our family farm. Fish and shell fish are caught from Kimmeridge Bay and the nearby Dorset coast.

Our seasonal menu can be enjoyed in our cosy café, or alfresco on fine afternoons and during the summer time.

The day time menu is imaginative, relaxed and informal offering an array of delicious homemade breakfasts, lunches and traditional afternoon teas as well as excellent wines and local beers.

Our evening menu oozes with culinary splendour, exemplified by our renowned “Kimmeridge Bay” lobster thermidor.

In 2015 Clavells was thrilled to be awarded the winner of the Best Café or Tea Room in the Taste of Dorset Awards.

Come and see for yourself what we have to offer!

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One Day, All New Cars Will Be This Good!

by David Hollister

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lthough the Toyota CHR has been on sale since the beginning of the year, there are so few on the roads at present that my first thought, when offered one to review for the Purbeck Gazette, was “I wonder what that looks like”. I don’t automatically go to all the online reviews to see photographs and find out what other motoring journalists say, I prefer to make up my own mind! So, when I saw the CHR at Westover Toyota that sunny morning, my first impression was ‘wow’. And that impression lasted all through the day right up until the next morning when I – very reluctantly – had to give it back.

We’ve decided to make the most of our ridiculously expensive National Trust membership by visiting as many properties as we can! This time it was a welcome return to Stourhead, to see the gardens and lakes in their summer glory; the house may well be fascinating but seen that, been there, and who wants to stay indoors on a beautiful day like this! The familiar journey was effortless and gave me the chance to explore the CHR’s ‘bells and whistles’. Of which there were many. You will need the brochure to find them all – and then a test drive to experience them for yourself.

The driving feature that really stood out for me was the radar-guided cruise control. Simply – set the cruise at the ‘limit’ pertaining to the road you’re on, and off you go! The radar ensures that you’re keeping a proper safe distance from the car in front and actually brakes to stop you getting too close. It also stops you from exceeding the ‘limit’ but you can of course over-ride it simply by use of the brake or accelerator. One day, all cars will have this superb safety feature.

The automatic gearbox has a ‘braking’ function for those who prefer to slow down using the engine but really, all you need to do is to engage “drive” and forget it. No manual over-ride, no ‘flappy paddles’, just an easy and user-friendly automatic system. As it’s a hybrid, low-speed driving defaults to ‘EV’ mode – totally silent, totally free and environmentally friendly as well. The engine cuts in as and when required with a seamless transition from electric to petrol power.

Stourhead is really worth seeing at least once a year; last time it was an invigorating late spring walk round the lake, enjoying the rhododendrons.

This time we welcomed the ‘buggy’ ride with a really informative driver explaining the history, and details of the unusual flora and fauna to be seen. No tired legs, and lots of photographs! We parked the CHR near the little church, and had a picnic on the grass, with a blanket, sandwiches, and a cold refreshing drink. Not done that for a good many years! As I sat there, I couldn’t help but notice that almost everyone who walked past the parked CHR stopped and gave it a second look; unusually, quite a number of people actually asked me ‘what is it?’ and ‘what’s it like to drive?’.

The answer, of course, was ‘superb – go and try one for yourself’.The photograph will tell you why they stopped to look. This is a ‘crossover’ inasmuch as it’s up against the Renault Kadjar, the Nissan Qashqai, and the Skoda Yeti; all excellent cars but the CHR for me stands out as a major contribution to the crossover market. The model I drove – top-of-therange 1.8 petrol hybrid automatic “Dynamic” – was front-wheel-drive but there are AWD models in the range if that’s what you need.

Top speed alleged 105 mph and 0-60 in 11 seconds but you’re not choosing this car for performance, you’re choosing it for out-and-out style, comfort, economy and practicality, and the legendary Toyota reliability. But don’t let my use of the word ‘practicality’ deter you; it’s fun to drive as well.

Our journey of about 120 miles cost us a meagre £9.12!

The design – which Toyota describe as ‘inspired by the multifaceted perfection of a diamond’ is vivacious, sculpted, ‘urban’ and outstanding.

Although it looks like a 3-door it is in fact a 5-door; there’s ample room in the rear seats for a couple of children although taller adults may find it challenging.

The interior is really well-designed with all the controls in easy reach; no fumbling! Huge display on the sat-nav ‘infotainment’ system, with a polite

electric lady who says ‘please’ before giving you directional instructions!

The display is conveniently - and unusually - angled towards the driver.

Automatic lights, automatic wipers, large mirrors, electronic warnings for lane departure and pedestrian detection, a really good rear-facing camera, i-stop, and a hundred-and-one other electronic aids to make this one of the safest, easiest, and most pleasant cars I have ever driven. In the old days electric windows and a CD player were “remarkable features”; one day, all the remarkable features of the CHR will be commonplace and they will have invented a whole lot more! But for the life of me, I can’t think of anything that’s missing. The JBL 10-speaker system on the ‘Dynamic’ that we drove is excellent and really easy to use. A multi-waveband DAB radio with, of course, aux inputs and full Bluetooth compatibility, so play what you want to when you want to!

Just over the blind brow coming into Harmans Cross, which one normally tops at a legal 50 mph, we suddenly discovered that someone three cars in front has jammed their brakes on to comply with the contentious ’30’ limit. Had we been in the Mazda, we’d probably have ended up in an accident; the CHR simply bleeped at us – very loudly – and applied the brakes in a firm but not violent manner. Thankfully, saved by the bell – or in this case, the bleeper!

As you will probably realise, I was really impressed with the CHR to the point where if we were a little younger, if we had a spare £28,000 lying around, and if my lovely wife could cope with an automatic gearbox, I’d jump at one. Now normally I’d say ‘our friends at Westover probably have a great discount deal for us’ but Toyota have dictated that the CHR shall not be discounted, and that only a limited number will be allocated to each dealer each year. Thus very sensibly keeping residual values high. So, the price is the price is the price. Range from £21,065 to £28,085 on the road.

I always say “if you’re going to do something then do it properly” which is why I’d plump for the fully-equipped top-of-the-range 1.8 Dynamic every time. For brochure and to arrange a test drive, contact Steve Johnson at Westover Toyota on 01202 532 020 Unhappily, I had to take it back to our friends at Westover and unusually, my little Mazda 2 suddenly felt ‘old hat’. If Westover ever want a CHR tested over a year .. they know where I am. !

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17(17) FORD Kuga 2.0 “ST-Line” TDCi 4 x 4. Our own vehicle, very low mileage, premium Sony navigation, alloy wheels………........................…………£28995 17(66) FORD Ecosport 1.0 “Titanium” 5dr SUV. Our own vehicle, very low mileage, remote central locking, park assist………............................…£14995 17(17) FORD Fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost “Zetec” 5dr. Our own vehicle, zero road tax, fantastic economy, Ford warranty until July 19………......................…. £12495 16(66) FORD Fiesta ST16,180ps. Supplied by us new, FSH, all extras, 13k miles………….....................................................................................…£13995 15(15) FORD Tourneo Custom 300 LTD E-9 MPV 2.2. Manual diesel, alloy wheels, slide doors, 8 seater, parking sensors, 40k miles…£15000 + VAT 14(14) FORD B-Max 1.6 Tdci “Titanium” MPV. One owner, full service history, fantastic economy, rear park assist, 21k miles….....................…………...£9495 11(11) FORD Fusion 1.6 “Zetec” (Climate). Petrol manual, 26,000 miles, alloy wheels, service history, breakdown cover……........................................ £4795 08(09) FORD Kuga 2.0 TDCi “Titanium” AWD. Locally owned, 81000 miles, full service history, part leather trim, park assist………...........................…£7995 15(15) FORD Fiesta 1.0, 5dr, reverse sensors, supplied new by us 29k, one owner…………………………………………………. .................................£7995 08(08) FORD C-Max “Zetec”. Diesel, 97,000 miles, alloy wheels, airbags, alarm immobiliser, locally owned…..................................................………£3495

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2015(15) HONDA JAZZ ES 1.4 CVT auto 5 door hatch. Silver, ABS, PAS, climate control, airbags, rear PDC, privacy glass, alloys etc, FSH, 10K mil es……….........................................................................................……. £10,450 2015(15) VAUXHALL CORSA 1.4 SRi 5 door hatch. Met. Grey, ABS, PAS, alloys, 17k miles…………………......................................................……. £7,995 2014(14) VAUXHALL ZAFIRA TOURER 1.4 T petrol, 7 seat MPV. Red, ABS, PAS, TC, aircon, FSH, 28k miles……......................................…………...£7,995 2014(14) VAUXHALL AGILA 1.2SE manual, 5dr hatch. Met. Silver, ABS, PAS, aircon, rear PDC, privacy glass, alloys etc., FSH, 10k miles….............…. £6,495 2013(13) MERCEDES E250CDi blue efficiency CABRIOLET 2.1TDI step auto.

Black, PAS, ABS, DSC, climate control, sat nav, bluetooth, leather trim, alloys, FSH, only 17k miles………..................................................................…£19,995 2005(05) VW TOURAN 2.0TDi SE, 7 seat MPV. Black, PAS, ABS, roof bars, alloys, new clutch fitted, FSH, 134k miles……....................................…...£2,295

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60% Of Young Drivers Anxious

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n a recent poll of almost 300 drivers, Marmalade, the young driver insurance specialists, found that almost 60% of young drivers suffered from anxiety behind the wheel. The poll found that 58 percent of respondents under the age of 24 had suffered from driving-related anxiety in the past three months, and 43 percent of drivers aged over 24 had.

Learner driver and Marmalade customer Chloe, 19, said: “I found my first few lessons really difficult, as I didn’t tell my instructor about my struggles with anxiety. I could feel myself panicking every time another vehicle came near me on the road, or if I saw a bicycle in the distance.

Eventually I told my instructor, and he was very understanding and gave me some techniques to help me become more a more confident driver.”

In support of Mental Health Awareness Week (which took place between 8-14 May this year), Marmalade has worked with young drivers and driving instructors to put together tips to help anxious drivers overcome their fears and get back on the road: First and foremost, if you’re a learner driver, make sure your driving instructor is someone you’re comfortable with. Carl, a 24 year-old Marmalade customer, said: “I went through three driving instructors before I found one who I actually felt comfortable learning to drive with. Being comfortable made a huge difference in my confidence.”

Qualified driving instructor and therapist Monika added: “I’ve found that some of my older students have put off learning to drive because they had a negative experience with an instructor when they were younger.

Anxiety among young drivers is more common than most people think.

If you’re struggling, let your instructor know; chances are they’ve worked with students in similar situations in the past and will have valuable advice on how to deal with it.”

If your anxiety is mild, don’t avoid driving. Avoiding driving will only serve to confirm your fear and make it harder to overcome. Instead, find ways to deal with your anxiety. Chris, an approved driving instructor that specialises in using neuro linguistic programming to help drivers with anxiety , said: “It’s inevitable that you’ll encounter stressful situations while driving. It’s essential to have coping mechanisms that work for you, even if it is as simple as focusing on controlling your breathing.”

Think about past successes or repeat a positive mantra before setting off to put you in a better frame of mind.

“I found a huge improvement in my driving and confidence when I told myself that things WOULD go right, instead of assuming that something bad would happen,” said Chloe.

Find a quiet place or time of day to practise manoeuvres and skills that cause you’re most anxious about, such as parallel parking or turning around in tight spaces. According to recent research conducted by Marmalade, roundabouts are one of the top causes of stress for young drivers.

Carl said: “The area that used to make me feel most anxious was coming up to big roundabouts where you have to focus on signs, lane positioning, clutch control and giving way.”

Chloe agreed: “My instructor recommended that I make mind maps for manoeuvres that I find particularly difficult. I found this extremely helpful; when I would approach a roundabout, instead of panicking, I was able to go through all of the steps in my head, slow down and stay calm.”

Driving instructor Chris added: “Mind-mapping is a powerful tool that helps people get out on paper what the problem is, allowing them to explore potential causes and triggers of anxiety.”

Take things slow: if driving long distances worries you, start with shorter drives and gradually build them up. If you aren’t confident about driving on the motorway, try driving short distances later at night when traffic is lighter.

“Setting small, achievable goals is the key. Even if it’s just getting the car moving, or driving around a roundabout, every time you get in the car you will be able to see yourself improving and eventually bigger things like taking your driving test won’t seem so overwhelming,” says Chris.

Finally, if your anxiety becomes overwhelming when you’re behind the wheel, find a safe place to stop and only carry on driving when you’re ready to.

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Economic Review of the 2nd Quarter of 2017 During the three months to end of June 2017, the FTSE 100 index fell by 0.1% but was up by 2.4% since the beginning of the year. The FTSE All-World Sterling Index was down 0.3% and up 4.8% respectively over the same periods.

Charles Stanley’s investment analysts monitor the global situation closely and expect further gains in global equities, (stocks and shares), over the next 12 months. Global economic performance, (commonly measured

by Gross Domestic Product (GDP)), continues to increase, notably in Europe and Japan.

Global company profits have exceeded expectations, helped by US and Asian technology companies, and further progress is anticipated.

Forecasts of the potential size of US tax cuts have diminished, leading to a fall in the value of the US dollar, and there are few signs that the recent pick-up in global inflation will be sustained as oil prices have weakened.

Our analysts expect Global Equities to outperform by comparison with other sectors in the financial markets.

With specific reference to the UK, our analysts note that the pace of the UK’s economic expansion has slowed (growth from January to the end of March 2017 was +0.2% compared to +0.7% from October to the end of December 2016).

In addition, the squeeze on company profits has intensified so it looks harder for the economy to grow by 2% in 2017. There are concerns that inflation is well above the 2% target but there are signs that it is peaking.

In 2017, earnings per share are expected to advance by some 18% helped by a lower Pound and a boost from oil and financials. These drivers could fade especially if the oil price remains weak. Furthermore, the pace of GDP expansion has slowed and the squeeze on real incomes has intensified.

The recent, snap General Election saw the Conservative Government lose its majority. Although this may not be a problem it does add some political risk. If interest rate rise happens ahead of market expectations we would expect it to be limited to a return to 0.5%, i.e. the same level as before the Brexit vote.

Given the headwinds created by Brexit, our analysts are cautious on UK equities.

Kate Spurling lives in Swanage and is an investment manager with Charles Stanley, Dorchester office – (01305) 217404 – kate.spurling@charles-

stanley.co.uk

Charles Stanley & Co Limited is authorised and regulated by the FCA and is a member of the London Stock Exchange. FCA register ID 1903304.

This information does not constitute advice or a personal recommendation or take into account the particular investment objectives, financial situations or needs of individuals. The value of investments may fall as well as rise and you may not receive back the amount you originally invested.

Rent-A-Room.

Rent A Room. Although Budget 2017 announced that the Government intends to review the rent-a-room scheme, it currently remains a tax-efficient way of letting out a spare room.

Broadly, HMRC’s rent-a-room scheme is an optional exemption scheme, which allows individuals to receive up to £7,500 of taxfree gross income (income before expenses) from renting out spare rooms in their only or main home.

The exemption is halved where the income is shared with a partner or someone else. Broadly, as long as income is below the annual threshold, it does not need to be reported to HMRC. If income exceeds the threshold, it needs to be reported to HMRC via the self-assessment system. In order to qualify under the renta-room scheme, the accommodation must be furnished and a lodger can occupy a single room or an entire floor of the house.

However, the scheme doesn’t apply if the house is converted into separate flats that are rented out. The scheme cannot be used if the accommodation is in a UK home which is let whilst the landlord lives abroad.

The rent-a-room tax break does not apply where part of a home is let as an office or other business premises. The relief only covers the circumstance where payments are made for the use of living accommodation.

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Agree to Disagree

Trading Standards Know your consumer rights!

A Cautionary Tail! Beware of Illegal Puppy Imports e may be a nation of animal lovers but our love of dogs has seen an increase in illegally imported puppies from Eastern Europe into Britain.

There is a growing demand for certain breeds (pugs, French bulldogs and daschunds to name a few), and illegally imported dogs are being trafficked by criminals as part of a lucrative illegal industry thought to involve many thousands of dogs each year.

Illegal importers tend to advertise on the internet or in small newspaper adverts. The puppies are frequently supplied with incomplete, false or forged documents. They are often reared in poor conditions and are more likely to suffer from disease and behaviour problems.

Strict rules on animal imports are in place to protect the UK from Rabies.

This means dogs coming from Europe have to be vaccinated against rabies at a minimum age of 12 weeks and wait a further 21 days before they can enter the UK without the need for quarantine. They must also have a PET Passport which records their microchip number and vaccinations.

If a puppy is illegally imported, the new owner could face additional vet fees, quarantine costs as well as enduring the ordeal of having their dog taken away from them.

So how can you avoid buying an illegal dog?

Get as much information about where the puppy has come from Look for Kennel Club Assured breeders and be prepared to be put on a waiting list If you are unable to see the puppy with its mother and litter mates, be suspicious Watch out for breeders selling several varieties of breeds Imported puppies must be at least 15 weeks old and have a valid PET Passport Never buy a puppy from a car park or service station If you would like advice about your consumer rights then please contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 040506.

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As family solicitors we know that relationships break down for a whole host of reasons. Obvious examples are when others get involved or interfere, when there are money disputes or differences over parenting or interests.

In many instances communication deteriorates and trust reaches an all-time low when couples separate.

This is when mediation is most useful.

More separating couples are turning to family mediation to avoid costly, time consuming and stressful court proceedings.

Mediation is a civilised way of resolving disputes when a relationship ends. In mediation couples can look at all the finances, including splitting the assets and ongoing financial support for the family. Mediators can also help parents to work out arrangements for the children, where they will live, how they will keep in close touch with the other parent and family members and how they will be able to work together in the future. Participating in mediation usually improves communication and leads to lasting settlements.

Couples meet with an independent mediator who will help them to consider all of the options and assist them to achieve a settlement. The process is confidential and the key is that the couple negotiate and stay in control over the choices made.

The major benefits of mediation include that it is:Much cheaper than going to Court, with clear fixed costs.

It is a short term service so can get results quickly.

It is much less stressful than going to Court as it reduces conflict which is a better outcome for children.

The couple have control in the process and jointly decide what will happen.

For further information about family mediation speak to our Law Society Accredited family mediator Tracey Parsons on 01305 216209 or email tracey.parsons@ battens.co.uk We have a stand at the Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show and the Melplash Show. If you are attending come and say hello.

We will be providing light refreshments and our expert solicitors will be on hand to answer any of your legal questions.

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Housing Market Uncertainty RICS UK Residential Market Survey, June 2017

Price growth loses momentum across the South West Activity indicators point to flat sales increasing at a stable pace over the coming months in the region Average stock on surveyor’s books hits a new low highlighting ongoing supply shortage ouse price inflation slowed further in June, according to the latest South West RICS UK Residential Market Survey. At the same time, there is little encouragement for sales activity with new instructions declining and new buyer enquiries remaining flat across the region.

The June RICS Residential Market Survey included additional questions to gather further insight regarding the generally flat trend in activity being seen across the region.

Respondents cited domestic political uncertainty and Brexit as the biggest influences for subdued activity. Looking at price inflation, in June 24% of surveyors across the UK saw a rise rather than fall in prices at the headline level. This has slipped from a net balance of +39% in May. Moving to overall activity and transaction levels, respondents in the South West once again saw a rise in newly agreed sales in June, with 24% more respondents seeing a rise in sales over the month.

Sales in the region are predicted to increase at a stable pace over the next three months. The twelve-month sales expectations indicator reading has continuously decreased since the beginning of the year with 49% of respondents expecting an, increase in activity.

Significantly for future activity, new instructions remain flat across the South West with 14% more respondents seeing a fall in property coming on to the market. Against this backdrop, average stock levels have slipped to a new low.

Roger Punch of Marchand Petit, commented: “While there has been an increase in activity there is still uncertainty in the air, which means that accurate pricing is important. The West Country retains its attraction for many buyers, and provided that confidence levels are not too depleted we should see at least a reasonable market, although the usual mid-summer lull is almost with us.”

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Not Quite The Authentic Festival Experience...

Words by John Garner Pictured: Camp Bestival, Lulworth, NJ.

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urbeck seems to be alive with music to suit all tastes. A cursory stroll through the digital information b-roads on what my mother calls ‘The Google’ will throw up a rather marvellous selection of live music opportunities. Live music is a wonderful thing.

However, if you’re anything like me and God knows I hope for your sake you’re nothing like me, the thought of standing ankle deep in a muddy field five acres away from a stage is not one to gladden the heart. Factor in that you’ve not had a proper wash or changed your clothes for three days and the old ticker starts to tremble at an even brisker rate.

Add the knowledge that you desperately need the toilet, but the thought of the interior of the portaloo is just too incomprehensible to consider and you have a raft of reasons why some of the bigger festivals hold little appeal. So rather than looking and smelling like Nick Nolte in, well, any film starring Nick Nolte you could always attend one of the many local music festivals over the coming weeks and months.

Communing with nature is one thing, but doing it with thousands of people you don’t know is not an experience I wish to repeat. I went to Glastonbury years and years ago when I was barely out of my teens. It was 1985. Echo and the Bunnymen, The Style Council, The Boomtown Rats, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, The Pogues, King, Joe Cocker and many more played that year.

It cost £16, but one of our group was friends with one of the Eavis daughters and whilst this didn’t quite qualify us for VIP status, it did mean as poor students we got in free. Five of us packed into a Morris Minor, which got us there in plenty of time, but broke down on the way back. By this point we had spent three days covered in mud. It had rained pretty consistently for the duration.

Sleeping was distinctly spasmodic and I imagine the hum in the back of the recovery truck that came to pick us up was not one the driver relished. He drove back with every possible window open. I slept for 20 hours when I got back and I lived on the Great Cambridge Road in North London, a road not noted for allowing lay about, tax dodging students the luxury of a lie-in.

That student house was one of the cheapest, most run down, cramped, damp places I have ever ‘lived’ in. It was infested with mice, had mould growing everywhere and would undoubtedly have been condemned if it weren’t for the fact that there were penniless students in need of such places. The day I returned from Glastonbury and stood under the broken trickle of water that passed as a shower it felt like The Dorchester Hotel.

I don’t want to feel like I did when I first returned ever again.

Regular festival goers will tell you that the lack of personal hygiene is the same for everyone and that after a while you don’t notice and are too busy enjoying yourself. I think this is shorthand for ‘You’re too drunk to care’, but if I am doing them a disservice then my apologies. As a seasoned

quaffer of red wine myself I am far from exempt from the odd feeling of a lack of awareness. However, I tend to take to my bed for a good 8 hours of sleep and showered and clean-clothed with a belly full of toast and marmalade I am right as rain the next day.

Collapsing on the floor of a damp tent, sleeping for two hours and eating Rice Krispies out of the box the next morning cannot be sustained by a chap of my advancing years. I am now officially old enough to purchase a ‘Saga’ holiday and whilst I have not yet been targeted by said organisation I doubt very much that the August edition of their travel brochure suggests that you ‘Live like a hobo for a weekend’. I can’t imagine the front cover photo being one of a cider chugging Felicity Kendal slumped in a folding canvas chair outside a soon to be abandoned £15 pop-up tent. If Felicity Kendal’s lawyers are reading this (somewhat unlikely) I don’t mean that Felicity Kendal.

So, it is strictly small and local for me from now on. Within ‘sprinting’ distance of first world plumbing would be ideal. Now. Which to choose?

I could go to the Wilkswood Reggae festival. It looks very good and Ska music is a big favourite for me. I could hold out for the Swanage Folk festival.

Or, if I’m feeling particularly cultured, the Purbeck Chamber Music Festival.

All of these will be splendid I’m sure, but I think I’m going to plump for the Purbeck Valley Folk Festival.

The sound of an acoustic guitar played well is a brilliant thing. I play the acoustic guitar from time to time so I’m half way there, playing well remains a target for the distant future. Hearing someone play it well and then accompany it with a bit of tuneful warbling is as great a pleasure as you can glean in my opinion. Female singer songwriters being a particular favourite.

But whatever your acoustic or folk preferences, a glance at the line-up of this year’s festival should be enough to prove that all tastes will be catered for. And you can go home at the end of each day and sleep in your own bed, have a shower without wondering if someone’s going to stumble through the door at any minute and collapse on the floor. And you can eat your breakfast out of a bowl, with a spoon rather than scooping it all over yourself and having to sit all day in clothes that smell like they’ve been left on the floor of a dairy farm, Carol Elliott, MI Hort., picked up and hastily clambered into.

RHS Cert. 2 10 years experience Whichever festival you go to, have fun.

I’ll be sharing a bottle of Scrumpy with Weeding, pruning, planting, some of the cast of the Good Life near mentoring, wildlife gardening Corfe Castle if you’d care to join me.

01929 463326 - 07792 701539 Cheers!

FEMALE GARDENER

carol.fen.elliott@googlemail.com

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Margaret Green Animal Rescue Centre

Companion Dog Show

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ur annual Companion Dog Show is back this year and it will be even bigger and better! Join us with your four-legged friend on the 6th August at our Church Knowle Rehoming and Visitor Centre, Wareham Dorset BH20 5NQ for a doggie packed day.

The event will include a mixture of dog show classes, dog agility, local traders from all around Dorset, face painting, a bouncy castle, a brilliant raffle and tombola, gorgeous refreshments and local produce, as well as much more for everyone to enjoy!

Gates open at 11:00 and the fun runs until 16:00 and at just £3 for Adults and £1.50 for children up to the age of 12 it’s a great value day out for all.

We still have room for traders to join us, volunteers to help out and we are also looking for avid cake makers to get baking. If you can help please contact Jazmin via jazmin.house@mgar.org.uk or call 01929 477074.

If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Jenni via jenni. wilkinson@mgar.org.uk or call 01929 477076 .

For a taster of what’s in store check out www.margaretgreenanimalrescue. org.uk//Companion_Dog_Show_Dorset.html to see the action from last year’s amazing event!

Pets Looking For Forever Homes...

I’m Murka (left), a 9-year-old sweet lady who is need of a forever home as my owner had to go into a hospice. I would need to be an only pet. I might be able to live with older children. 01929 480474 www. margretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk I’m Missie (below), a ten-year-old very independent cat. Although I like to be around humans I prefer to be seen but not overly touched. I would need to be the only pet and couldn’t live with children. 01929 480474 www.margretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk

I’m Ace (right), a 5-year-old very friendly and affection girl. I never sit still and love to show you my belly while rolling around on the floor! I would need to be the only pet but I should be fine to live with children. 01929 480474 www. margretgreenanimalrescue. org.uk

I’m Billy (right), a 3-yearold Greyhound. I am a very stunning, large boy who enjoys nothing more than play time and running around.

I’d be happy living with another dog, young children but not with cats or small furries! 01929 471340 www. margretgreenanimalrescue. org.uk I’m Peanut (bottom), a lovely 11-year-old female Staffordshire Bull. I’m a very sweet and playful girlie who loves toys and cuddles and I’m still very active for my age. I’d need to be the only pet and I could live with older children. 01929 471340 or see www.margretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk

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Gazette Gardening with Simon Goldsack

There’s no place like Holme

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ormally, in this column, I would be encouraging you out into your own garden but this month I am saying get out and visit someone else’s garden to relax and get some ideas. Probably one of the most inspirational gardens in Dorset is evolving right here in Purbeck.

The 5-acre gardens at Holme have been quietly developing over the last ten years and as yet have gone under the radar but those people in the ‘know’ are already comparing Holme with some of the top gardens in the country.

The gardens are a mix of both formal and informal areas. The formal areas have Hidcote influences and yet have their own distinctive features including a kitchen and cutting garden, the palm garden, a pear tunnel and cloister garden all of which interconnect with lovely vistas, focal points

and statuary. The informal areas are designed to entice not only gardeners but also to attract wildlife. Bees, butterflies, birds and even badgers are all regular visitors.

There is a young arboretum, a butterfly meadow, the new Holme Henge, but if it’s flowers you like then the 2 acre flower field is a must see colour frenzy with millions of annual blooms accompanied by the humming of bees.

Although there is interest throughout the year, August is the best month to visit with dazzling Dahlias, colourful Crocosmia, Red Hot Pokers and sensational Sunflowers all vying for your attention.

After all the excitement of the gardens you will need somewhere to refresh yourself and the Orchard Cafe is a great place to do just that.

It serves breakfast, lunch, tea and an excellent range of beverages. The garden centre has many rare and unusual plants and the farm shop is full of fantastic local foods. Dogs are welcome, parking is easy and currently there is no charge for looking round the gardens, so if you visit just one garden this summer make sure it’s Holme!

Join us to experience: • The Al Fresco seating around the ponds at the Orchard Cafe (pictured, above left).

• Floral Firework show at Holme this summer (pictured, below left).

• Two acres of mixed annuals in the Flower Field.

• Part of the formal gardens.

• Holme Henge is a new feature at Holme this year, constructed of two-ton of Purbeck stone monoliths (pictured, below).

• Holme grow over twenty varieties of Red Hot Poker at their best in early August - see The Hot Borders at Holme.

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As summer rolls on the down-land flowers are still providing some colour to the land, while the wildflower meadows at Durlston are due to be cut for hay. Early bird migration begins as Swallows and Martins swoop about and some of the small warblers begin to pass through before travelling south to Africa. The sounds of grasshoppers and bush-crickets can be heard as you wander about, while the eerier green light of the Glow-worm can be seen at night if you’re in the right place! The dark skies are ideal to enjoy the stars so why not come along to one of our stargazing events (12th or 25th Aug) – see Durlston website for details.

Exhibitions. Richard Tratt “Wildlife Havens” exhibition every day until Tuesday 8th August, 11am – 4:30pm. Internationally renowned landscape and wildlife artist Richard Tratt will feature the wildlife and many coastal views of Durlston Country Park and surrounding areas of Dorset. Richard will be painting onsite at times with easel and oil paints, so do come along to this free exhibition, meet him, admire and purchase his wonderful work.

The next Exhibition is SOUP, a series of pictures by Mandy Barker The series of images composed from plastics salvaged from beaches around the world, representing a global collection of debris. SOUP is a description given to plastic debris suspended in the sea, and with particular reference to the mass accumulation that exists in an area of The North Pacific Ocean known as the Garbage Patch. This exhibition of beautiful images aims to engage with, and stimulate

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Chelsea Success!

team of nine members of the Dorset & Guernsey Area of NAFAS achieved gold with their exhibit in the Great Pavilion at the Chelsea Flower Show in May. The exhibit of 20’ x 20’ and 16’ high depicted the theme of the Jurassic Coast with the title “A Walk Through Time” from the Jurassic Period, through the development of fishing, farming and the present-day oil extraction.

The team, led by Pat Cherrett, spent the last eighteen months in planning and practising to achieve the exacting standard required by the RHS. As the smallest Area of NAFAS it was a huge challenge to raise the £20,000 needed and the team are extremely grateful for all the support given by the members and local people.

The team travelled to London on the Wednesday and worked twelve hours a day until the Sunday night ready for judging on the Monday.

Many celebrities visited the stand during Press Day on Monday including Peter Kay, Nigel Havers and Ainsley Harriott.

On Tuesday morning at 7am, the team received the Gold Medal and cheers and tears were shed by all.

The rest of the week the stand attracted thousands of visitors.

an emotional response by combining a contradiction between initial aesthetic attraction and social awareness. This free exhibition runs every day from Fri 11th – Mon 28th Aug. Come down and have a look.

Durlston Bus. From the 28th May to the 23rd September, we are delighted to announce that we will be running the ‘Durlston Explorer’ Shuttle Bus. This popular service picks up and drops off at locations around Swanage, including the Main Beach Car Park, Pier and Wordsworth House and runs from 10 until 4.30 every day.

Do make use of it if you fancy a car free trip up to or down from the Park!

Children’s Activities. Throughout the month of August we have many children’s activities including our Durlston Dino Trail – so step back in time and follow the dinosaurs to win a prize. Also come along on our other children’s events to go den building, make bird feeders, be a wildlife forensic scientist, make a butterfly garden, take a mini beast safari or make a kite. Booking will be required and again full details on durlston.co.uk Barn Dance with Maiden Oak. On Fri 1st September, from 7.30pm we are hosting another Barn Dance, a chance to dance the night away whatever your age or ability! Music provided by folk legend Rollo Woods, with caller, saxophonist, fiddle, squeezebox, guitar, piano and drums. An evening not to be missed, tickets available from Durlston Castle £8 (including parking).

For more events, visit www.durlston.co.uk

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Enjoy A Country Day Out At Creech Grange!

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he Parish of Wareham is pleased to announce that by kind invitation of Mr Norman Hayward, Creech Grange will be open to the public on Sunday 20th August.

The day will start with a short open - air service at 11am followed by the grounds and attractions open at 11.30am. Please come and join us for this once a year special day.

Enjoy a walk in the grounds to the beautiful little chapel of St John where

there will be musical renderings throughout the day, and a stroll around the lakes and wooded area. Enjoy a cream tea on the lawn, burgers and other refreshments.

Visit the Morgan Vintage car display. There will be numerous stalls, donkey rides and alpacas. Children’s activities will take place on the lawn at certain times throughout the day. At 4.00pm there will be a sung evensong in the chapel.

This special day enables the parish of Wareham to raise money for the work of the church within our community over the next year and we are grateful to Norman Hayward for giving us this opportunity.

A Fine Festival Of Flowers...

There will also be a wonderful Musical Soiree on Saturday 12th . On Sunday there will be our annual Songs of Praise at 6pm.

Please do join us - it will be wonderful to welcome you all!

Further information can be obtained from Pat and Clive Cherrett 552087 or from the Parish Office 550905.

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ady St Mary Flower Festival will be held from 9th - 14th August, with the theme this year of “Just as I am”. A preview on Wednesday 8th August at 7.45pm will be by ticket only, available from the Parish Office at £6 including refreshments.

The Festival will depict people and charities giving love and support to others. There will be an exhibition in the Parish Hall along with refreshments from 10am – 5pm.

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Food

From The Kitchen Garden...

Purbeckian Stuffed Courgettes

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can’t believe it’s August already- the eighth month out of twelve and time just keeps on, steaming ahead, the longest day has been and gone....... and my head is still stuck somewhere in early summer!

Every spring I so looking forward to the whole sowing and growing of crops, keen for the soil and air to warm up, watching the plants germinate, putting on growth and looking strong and healthy.

When it finally comes to harvesting time, I feel a sense of melancholic disappointment mixed of course with joy and pride. Nature has done its job. I assisted and the plants provide us with deliciously wholesome food, the circle has come to an end for another year.....the bittersweet anti-climax doesn’t last long when my customers tell me of their mouthwatering ways with veg.

In the kitchen garden, as in many other places, everything has it’s time and jobs need to be done accordingly.

However, at this time of year the frantic busyness is lessening and certain things don’t get done on time because the days are simply just running out. This is more than compensated with the glorious picking of so much tasty fresh produce. The tomatoes and aubergines are looking fab in the poly tunnel, the pumpkins are soaking up the sun and all the fresh herbs keep on giving. Beans are aplenty as are the courgettes....and yes, there’s still more to be sown, hurrah!

The now empty potato plot is ready for the mustard green manure to be sown, which will help soil fertility in the next growing season. I’ll find spaces for more hardy lettuces, late spinach, chicory, spring cabbage, turnips and the last beetroot.

The spring chicks are quickly growing into proper layers and the ‘old’ girls are going through a moult, flopping about in their dust baths. The geese are asleep in the shade and really can’t be asked with the tough, dry grass.

However, I will be getting on with some watering.... after my stuffed courgette lunch. This dish is so quick to prepare and easy to adapt to your personal taste.

Stuffed courgette/Marrow Ingredients: Courgette Onions Tomatoes Cheese

By Regula Wright, Godlingston Manor Kitchen Garden

Fresh herbs (parsley, sage, basil, chives, thyme) Oil or butter Salt & Pepper Method Cut the courgette lengthways in half, then scoop out soft inside with spoon.

Fry the courgette flesh with the chopped onions in a little butter or oil.

Mix the cooled down onion mix with the cheese, tomatoes and fresh chopped herbs, check the seasoning and re-fill the courgette halves, put into ovenproof dish, cover with foil and bake for half an hour at 180 C. Take the foil of for the last 10 minutes.

This tastes good served hot with a little salad and crusty bread or cold as a light lunch.... with a glass of chilled white wine, maybe?

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PRODUCE Purbeck Products PURBECK FARMERS’ MARKET - Local Producers A

ugust is a very busy month for us on the farm, and to add to that, we are also getting ready for the Purbeck Valley Folk Festival!

Although it’s only on for four days it takes months of forward planning. Timing the silage and hay making so the grass is at the right height and making sure the cattle are off the site in time so the fields are cow pat free can be a bit of a juggling act.

Power washing all the barns also takes a fair bit of time but it will all be worth it when the festival starts.

Purbeck Products had a very successful weekend at last year’s Festival, manning a pop up shop selling fresh bread, BBQ meats, ready to eat food, produce to take home as well as our new side-line of toothpaste and chocolate bars.

We are looking forward to welcoming them back again this year.

The festival try to involve as many local people as possible whether it be neighbours on the guest list, local suppliers, businesses or local talent on the Purbeck rising stage, and many of the festival goer’s asked last year for Purbeck products to please come again as they were so impressed with the high quality of produce all from right on our doorstep.

MARKETS IN COMMERCIAL ROAD, SWANAGE, ON THE SECOND SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH.

CURRENTLY ACTIVELY WELCOMING NEW LOCAL PRODUCERS TO OUR GROUP! CONTACT US VIA OUR WEBSITE TO GET INVOLVED

LOCAL PRODUCE FROM LOCAL PRODUCERS www.purbeckproducts.co.uk

I will be serving venison burgers from the BBQ again this year which always go down well and often sells out.

The summer months are normally quiet as most deer species are out of season, so I have to rely on frozen stock to see me through.

This is why I haven’t been at the markets much recently, but I do look forward to seeing our loyal supporters back down the market in September.

Ashley Barnes, Dorset venison Co, Purbeck Valley Farm, 07714461926.

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Al Fresco Cinema

Queen of the Desert or King of the Estate?!

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orset’s much loved Purbeck Film Festival and the National Trust have set the dates for their popular summer screenings again this year. The two events, both held on National Trust grounds, have become a favourite with Dorset residents, holidaymakers and moviegoers can enjoy well-loved films from the comfort of their deckchair or picnic blanket whilst under the stars.

“The loyal audiences of our outdoor screenings have ensured these events are a fixed date in the Purbeck calendar.” says Festival Chair, Andrea Etherington. “Each year has to match up to the high standards of the last and 2016 was a combination of hot sunny days, top box office films and iconic Dorset locations.”

Stars at the beach, the first of the outdoor screenings, takes place at Knoll Beach in Studland, on Saturday 12th August from 7.15pm. The National Trust have selected the fabulous Australian comedy-drama The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert (Certificate 15) in line with their celebration of fifty years after the partial decriminalisation of homosexuality.

Tickets cost £16 each and include a tasty fish and chips supper (or vegetarian alternative) in the café before the film. The bar will be open for hot drinks and cocktails. Starring Hugo Weaving, Guy Pearce and Terence Stamp, this film tells the story of two drag queens and a transgender woman as they journey across the Australian outback in a tour bus they have named Priscilla.

There are limited tickets available in advance, please call National Trust Studland on 01929 450500, email studlandbeach@nationaltrust.org.uk or visit their website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/studland-bay. Further tickets

Purbeck Artists & Stallholders Come and join us!

Sat 15 July until Sunday 20th August 2017 11am - 4.30pm - open every day Crafts, Arts, Cakes, Jellies, Jams & Chutneys, Flowers, Cream Teas and Ice Cream

Worth Matravers Village Hall

will be available on the night, weather dependant.

August Bank Holiday weekend brings three days of Stars under the Stars at the National Trust’s Corfe Castle: Friday 25th August, Beauty and the Beast (PG) starring Emma Watson, Saturday 26th will be Trolls (U), when you can sing along with Justin Timberlake and on Sunday 27th you will be able to watch King Arthur in a castle with the acclaimed Brit Director Guy Ritchie’s latest film King Arthur: the Legend of the Sword (12A).

Throughout all three days there will be a bar serving hot and cold drinks, Purbeck Ice Cream and of course there will be some tasteful Purbeck Film Festival merchandise available! Tickets are only available at the gate on the night of each event, CASH ONLY, and all events are weather dependent.

Please check our website www.purbeckfilm.com for more details or call 07443 468850 to hear the recorded message if weather looks changeable.

Don’t forget your own seating, picnic blanket, warm clothes and you can even bring a picnic.

The Purbeck Film Festival will take place from 13th to 28th October 2017 in venues throughout Purbeck, Bournemouth and Poole. “We have an inspiring line up of films coming together under the theme of ‘different voices’, viewing the world through the eyes of others in films from nearly twenty countries.

Alongside mainstream releases, we are now planning to show more of the usual mix of independent films in rural locations in Purbeck and other parts of Dorset, enabling residents and visitors the chance to see films that are usually only screened in London.” adds Andrea.

The Purbeck Film Festival would like to thank all our sponsors and advertisers for their unstinting support and they are key to our success.

If you would like to sponsor or advertise in this year’s prestigious festival brochure or even become a Friend or Patron of the festival, please email info@purbeckfilm.com.

For more information on the Festival programme and to book tickets visit www.purbeckfilm.com For more information about the Festival, contact Claire Burns on 07803 923 959 or Andrea Etherington (Chair) on 07767 778339.

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From Little Acorns....

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wanage local, George Crane (pictured, above), once asked me: “Can you organise a blues band for my birthday party at the Vic Club?”

Well, I did and seventeen years later it’s still going strong and expanded to twice a year. The 28th Swanage Blues Festival will take place on 5-8 October with all the town pubs, a wine bar, restaurant, hotel, golf club, two holiday parks, The Legion and even the railway station taking part!

You can pre-order £10 Wristbands and Programmes online at www. swanage-blues.org “We don’t have room for everyone’s posters,” explained a shopkeeper eight years ago. Mmm… I thought, maybe I can produce a monthly poster with other people’s events on as well as mine?

So now there are 100 ‘Live Music and more…’ posters on display in and around Swanage every month with 1,200 printed flyers and more viewed online or downloaded for inclusion in Welcome Packs.

“Wouldn’t it be great to host a Music Club one day?” I’d thought ever since moving to Swanage in 2000. Well, two years ago I found the right place in The Legion, already very popular with the blues festival crowds who love the stage, dance floor, comfy seats and club price drinks. Just add a good PA system and the scene was set.

I sourced lively, entertaining bands and spread the word. We’ve had some wonderful sessions, great crowds and a variety of music. After the season, there’ll be at least two Sunday afternoons and a Saturday evening session each month.

Future plans include Open Mic sessions, Showcase Slots and a Soul Funk Disco too. Low-cost temporary and holiday membership is available.

From Flowers To Quilts...

Quilts! flowers! Honey! Crafts! Refreshments! oin us at our fabulous Flower festival, to be held at Bere Regis Parish Church On August 26th - 28th from 10.30am - 4.30pm.

Come and wonder at the stunning flower arrangements, which will fill the Church, as well as enjoying viewing some really unique quilts.

Refreshments will be available throughout, including coffee, tea and delicious cakes. Free entry.

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We also offer free parking in our village car park, where there is a path which leads directly to the church.

All donations will be given to local charities, including Poole Cancer Ward.

Please do come along, enjoy yourself and help us to help those charities which help us so much!

We look forward to seeing you and have ordered-up some sunshine especially for the weekend!

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Swanage Sculptor At Society Of Women

wanage sculptor Moira Purver had four pieces accepted for this year’s Society of Women Artists exhibition in London, which ran from the 4th to the 9thof July.

Moira from Langton Matravers has been a full member of the society for the past three years and has exhibited every year with them since 2009.

The Royal Patron of the society is HRH Princess Michael of Kent.

“I was really pleased to have all four of the sculptures I submitted this year accepted for the exhibition,” says Moira whose work will be shown alongside four hundred other works of 2D and 3D art. “I love being able to exhibit as part of the Society of Women Artists each year, always with a huge variety of styles and work from both members and non-members.”

This summer is an extremely busy time for Moira as she takes part in a series of exhibitions, so if you can’t see her work in London it can be enjoyed closer to home.

As a member of Creative Coverage Moira will be exhibiting a selection of her sculptures in the Creative Coverage Summer Exhibition in The John Rank Gallery, The Oxmarket, Chichester from the 25th to the 29th of July.

Her sculptures will also feature in the Creative Coverage Celebrating Hampshire exhibition, part of Hampshire Open Studios, at 49 Church Close, Locks Heath, Southampton from the 19th to the 28th of August.

For more information contact Moira on: Tel: 01929 427181; 0781 3307665 Email: purver@btinternet.com web: www.moirapurversculpture.co.uk

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Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

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orset County Museum, The Victorian Gallery, Dorchester.

Thursday August 31st 7:30pm. Percy Grainger: English Country Garden and other folk melodies for solo piano, Béla Bartók: Rumanian folk dances for piano/harp and violin, Rebecca Clarke: cello sonata (1919), Antonín Dvořák: String Sextet in A major op 48.

Lytchett Minster Parish Church, Friday September 1st 12 noon and 1:30pm. A lecture with Marcus du Sautoy: “The Song of Symmetry” 12 noon. Goldberg Variations for piano with Christian Ihle Hadland, 1:30pm.

Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham. Friday September 1st 7:30pm. Hans Krása: ‘Tanec’ for string trio, Per Arne Glorvingen: Groovy Milonga for string quartet and bandoneon, Mauricio Kagel: ‘Ragtime Waltz’ for solo bandoneon, Joseph Haydn: Piano Trio No. 39 in G major Hob. XV/25 (“Gypsy”), Johannes Brahms: Intermezzo in A major Op 118 No 2, Antonín Dvořák: Piano Quintet No.2, Op.81.

The Parish Church of Saint Nicholas, Worth Matravers. Saturday September 2rd 10:00am. A Bach recital with Lara St. John (violin) and Marie-Pierre Langlamet (harp).

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country Park. Saturday September 2rd 11:30 am. Musical fun for families and children with guest moderator and soprano Olivia Ray. Tickets are £5 per adult. Children are free but must be accompanied by at least one adult.

Fine Foundation Gallery, Durlston Country Park. Saturday September 2nd 3pm. Domenico Gabrielli: Canone a due violoncelli, Joseph Haydn: Duo for violin & viola in B flat major, Hob VI:3. Béla Bartók: selection of duos for two violins/viola, Maurice Ravel: Sonata for violin and cello.

Concert will include a pre-talk at 2pm by Jason Price from Tarisio about the historical instruments performing at the Festival.

St George Church, Langton Matravers. Saturday September 2rd 7:30 pm. Claude Debussy: Danse sacrée and Danse profane from 1904 for harp and string quartet, Brian Elias: Song (2003) on a poem by Christina Rossetti for alto voice and harp, Antonín Dvořák: Bagatelles for String Trio and Harmonium, André Caplet: Conte Fantastique for harp, string quartet and narrator, Ástor Piazzolla: Histoire du Tango (selection).

Guest narrator: Robert Rinder.

St James’s Church Kingston. Sunday September 3rd 11:30 am. Hans Krása: Passacaglia and Fugue (1944) for string trio, Per Arne Glorvinger: Morning Blues, Antonín Dvořák: String Sextet in A major Op. 48. Barista

coffee served from 10:30am, church bells at 11am, public entrance 11:15.

For more information and tickets visit: http://purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk/

Purbeck’s Premier Artistic Studio!

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big, warm ocean welcome awaits you at the Visions Photo Studio in Wareham.

Photography and editing courses for beginners are run here as well as personalised hand-made photo cards, your photos as gifts on canvas, glass cheese boards and more, crafted with care from multi-award-winning photographer and author Maria, whose passion is inspiring visitors on ocean wonders with a beautiful selection of wildlife, underwater seascapes and local landscapes of Wareham.

Maria was, at twenty-three, on the end-of-life pathway, run over for the second time with fifteen fractures and internal injuries at a Yorkshire Hospital. Inspired by a TV programme following whale sharks, she was determined to live and took over three years to walk again to follow her new ocean passion to swim with all kinds of sharks, dive with icebergs in Alaska through to researching whales in Antartica.

Since that life-changing day, she helped launch shark conservation campaigns with the late Peter Benchley (author of Jaws), John Prescott, ex-Deputy Prime Minister, written for many publications including The Sunday Times, graced the front cover of The Royal Photographic Society’s magazine, asked to photograph Stacey Soloman and give talks at Birmingham’s NEC - all with a small compact camera. Twenty-three of her guests have won prizes.

She loves raising money for her local hospitals with her VW Splittie “Nemo” which is also available for wedding hire and a fun photobooth.

All photo gifts come with a One Hour Speedy, Smiley Service Guarantee!

Don’t forget to wave when you see her for a special promotion discount!

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Swanage Town Raises The Jolly Roger!

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he Swanage Pier cannon announced the start and end of this year’s festivities. Swanage Pier, in partnership with Swanage and Purbeck Rotary Club, celebrated the success of their second Purbeck Pirate Festival, which ran from the 30th June to the 2nd of July.

An estimated 9,500 people visited the event and approximately £7,400 was donated over the two days to Swanage Pier, with around £1035 brought in

by Rotarian-run stalls and activities, which will go to the Purbeck Admiral Nurse fund.

It was a real community event, with Swanage traders and retailers all coming together once again to welcome the visitors that flocked to Swanage for this splendid event. A spokesperson from the pier said, ‘The support from the local community was just incredible, and its success reflects how everyone worked together with such enthusiasm to create a real pirate atmosphere.’

Volunteers worked tirelessly setting the scene, from making pirate flagpoles, the first ever pirate tavern for the Pier, wooden pirate signs and a ship’s mast for the children’s entertainment area. The Pier was transformed into a pirate haven with Swanage-based shanty singers, ‘Kelp’ and ‘Wareham Whalers’ performing alongside ‘The Folk Orc’ and ‘Charlie Goodwin’, a local lad, all adding to the atmosphere.

The weekend was packed with plenty of children’s entertainment, from traditional games, treasure trails and a treasure hunt. The ever popular Swanage Library hosted Children’s rhyme time, pirate’s stories, songs and crafts. Artsreach joined in with ‘Pirates of Swanage’, encouraging children’s swash buckling need to know pirate crafts and traditional techniques.

The brilliant pirate magician and stilt walker, Kevin Burke, delighted the whole family and performed all weekend, including making endless balloon sculptures for the younger pirates who attended.

The UK’s leading impersonator Jax Parrow entertained all with his charm and trickery, as did our very first pirate surgeon, demonstrating his skills removing musket balls and a leg or two, with lots of gory bits!

Reenactment company, ‘The River Rogues’, put on a brilliant show for all to enjoy over the weekend with battles, skirmishes and a treasure hunt at Monkey Beach, followed by a display of sword fighting at Prince Albert Gardens. Trust Chief Executive, Ben Adeney said, ‘We owe everyone a huge debt of thanks for all their effort and hard work in making this year’s event such a success.’

The frigate Shtandart, star of last year’s Purbeck Pirate Festival stopped off in Swanage on Thursday 29th June, intending to stay for the weekend.... however, pirates can never be fully trusted, and this time it was our own horde of ‘Purbeck Pirates’ who literally stole the ship away late on Thursday evening. They sailed her off to France after discovering that Captain Martus had only a skeleton crew aboard (including two Liverpudlians..!), who were easily overpowered. The Purbeckians took charge and off to France they went.....pictured top of this page as they departed Swanage Bay. We would apologise, but pirates, by their nature, are piratical!

Swanage Pier Trust and Swanage and Purbeck Rotary would like to thank everyone who gave up their time and provided support to make this year’s event so incredible; Ben and Catherine Bowerman of Godlingston and the National Trust for allowing the re-enactors to camp out at the farm for the weekend, and for using Ben’s tractor to ferry the pirates to town.

Thanks also to Frank Roberts of Swanage Army Link for the use of his flag poles, and for erecting the pirate flags in the pouring rain throughout the town for us. Julian from Country Foods was instrumental as the Chariman of the Rotary Pirate group with the organisation of Prince Albert Gardens, and for providing the pirate bar and BBQ, as well as assisting with taking away all the rubbish at the end. Swanage Sea Rowing Club were just fantastic with their support during the reenactment.

To all our sponsors for supporting the festival and their generous donations - we are so grateful and hope you all enjoyed yourselves! A special thank you goes to David Pike and David Barrow, who were just magnificent with supplying the PA system, gazebo and working with the bands. Thank you also to Swanage Jazz Machine, Jurassic Rock n Roll, One Night Standard and our very own ‘Scooby Crew’ for the Children’s disco.

We would like to thank all the Swanage shopkeepers for dressing up their windows this year, they were all fantastic. Well done to “Going for Bust”, who have won this years’ window pirate display!

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Pictures by Ball-Bag Bill (aka Tim Crabb)

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Swanage Therapy Centre Swanage Therapy Centre Offering a wide range of treatments

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e are a multi-disciplinary centre with a wide range of highly qualified specialists with many years of experience here to help with your health issues.

Chiropractor and Physiotherapists - specialise in treating and preventing your mechanical aches and pains. They deal with problems from arthritis to sciatica, tension headaches and muscular strains and sprains.

We also have new to our team Holly Sizer, a Neuro Physio to help with all neurological and vestibular conditions.

Sports Therapy – This is used to help prevent injuries and to recognise, manage and treat them should they occur. It also includes rehabilitation to enable you to get back to full fitness.

Traditional Acupuncture - For your general health and well-being and to stimulate your body’s natural healing process, it can provide a huge boost both mentally and physically.

Massage - If you are sore, tired, stressed out or looking for a few moments of peace, our Therapists are here to help you, offering; Sports, Deep Tissue, Indian head, Pregnancy, aromatherapy and Thai massage - all guaranteed to loosen you knots and soothe aching muscles.

Foot Health Practitioner - who can treat and alleviate your foot problems. To help keep your feet healthy and offer advice on day to day foot care.

Reflexology & Thai Foot Massage – Very relaxing treatments that can help to alleviate stress.

Beauty Therapist – Offering a wide range of treatments including Facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures and eye treatments.

Counselling – to talk through your problems, worries, thoughts, hopes and feelings with you in confidence and without judgement and to help you make any changes you wish to make or to see your life situation from a new perspective.

Pilates - If your challenge is to get fitter and more active we run classes throughout the week. Yoga and Mindfulness - For relaxation and stress management why not try one of our courses.

For more information on any of our treatments available or to book an appointment, please call Swanage Therapy Centre on 01929 426506.

Visit our website: www.swanagetherapycentre.co.uk and follow us on Facebook to keep updated on all our latest offers and information.

We offer a wide range of treatments: Acupuncture Chiropractic Counselling Craniosacral Deep Tissue Massage Foot Health Care Hopi Ear Candles Indian Head Massage Mindfulness

Physiotherapy Pilates Pregnancy Massage Reflexology Reiki Sports Therapy Sports Massage Yoga Zero Balancing

T: 01929 426506 www.swanagetherapycentre.co.uk

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Matron’s Round - Our Local Hospitals’ Monthly Column

’m writing this during the June heatwave so summer is here already and people are flooding into the area and its beaches.

The Minor Injury Unit (MIU) located at Swanage Hospital is embarking on its busiest time of the year. The unit is open daily from 8am to 8pm and is led by a team of experienced nurses and healthcare assistants who have a wealth of knowledge and skills at their disposal. They have all undertaken advanced training in order to be able to give advice or provide care and treatment as necessary.

The Minor Injury Staff would like to take this opportunity to give you some tips for keeping safe and healthy during the school holidays. When out in the sun ensure that hats and sunglasses are worn and high factor sun cream is regularly applied. Avoid the midday sun (1200 – 1500).

During the hot weather, stay hydrated by keeping a drink with you – water is best. Beware of weever fish when going in the sea as they can give a nasty sting – it’s a good idea to wear jelly shoes. If you get stung, hot water is the best remedy. If you’re walking through long grass in warm weather ticks can attach themselves to you.

To prevent this, wear closed-in shoes, boots or trainers and long trousers. Check yourself after walks and if you see a tick, remove it as soon as possible.

Always wear a helmet when cycling and ensure children have appropriate

additional protection such as knee protectors and elbow pads when on scooters and skateboards.

When using disposable BBQs ensure children keep away from them. Once you have finished cooking fully extinguish them and dispose of safely.

Take care when walking in bare feet as tarmac and pavements are hotter than you think.

There is also the possibility of picking up splinters from decking or wounds from sharp objects on the ground. If a child sustains an injury try to stay calm as this will help prevent them becoming distressed.

If necessary give pain relief - this will not mask symptoms for any future assessment.

Ensure you have a supply of pain relief and anti-histamine suitable for adults and children in your first aid kit.

Most of all whether you live locally or are here on holiday we hope you all enjoy the summertime, and stay safe.

Until next time, take care. Matron Donna.

Swanage Hospital Minor Injuries Unit Open 7 days a week from 8am - 8pm If you have an injury, we’re here to treat it!

Call us on 01929 421329. We’re here for YOU, so use our services!

Physiotherapy For Balance, Falls And Neurological Conditions

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o you have a problem with your walking, balance or fear of falling?

As we get older, joints can become stiffer and our balance reactions are not as quick or effective. This often causes people to lose confidence and worry about falls.

Specialist Physiotherapy can investigate the problem and provide exercises to help you improve your strength, balance, walking and confidence with everyday activities.

Dorset Neuro Physio also specialises in treating dizziness and vertigo which can accompany balance problems (also known as Vestibular problems).

Contact Holly Sizer, Lead Physiotherapist to discuss your needs.

Neurological Conditions With a specific neurological condition it is important to stay as active and strong as possible. A good way of ensuring this is to book a review with a Neurological Physiotherapist who will assess your specific problem, provide advice and an exercise programme tailored to your needs. A short course of treatment may help you improve movement, walking and function and strengthen de-conditioned muscles.

Dorset Neuro Physio provides specialist physiotherapy in neurology and

rehabilitation. You can be treated in your own home or attend a clinic in Corfe Castle or at Swanage Therapy Centre.

About Holly: Holly has specialised in neurology for over twelve years.

Drawing on the latest evidence she uses hands on therapy, strengthtraining and other adjuncts e.g. electrotherapy (to stimulate weak muscles) and mirror box therapy.

Call 01929 481429 or email holly@dorsetneurophysio.co.uk

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Cruising The South Coast

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ne of the many benefits of joining Swanage Sea Rowing Club is the opportunity to explore the spectacular coastline of the South West.

In July, our crews took part in the Bridport Regatta – with a backdrop of the famous ‘Broadchurch’ cliffs of West Bay, but the views didn’t distract the crews from their purpose – battling through a heavy swell against nine south coast clubs to come fourth overall.

Other events have taken them as far afield as Clovelly in north Devon to Hayling Island and Portsmouth in Hampshire.

The club is a charity, with the aim of enabling anyone to participate in rowing, whether locals or visitors. Membership costs £10 a month (£5p/m for concessions) and enables you to train and compete in events and also enjoy leisurely social rows in Swanage Bay and along the beautiful Purbeck coast.

You can also row for free by coming to the taster sessions on Tuesday evenings (from 6pm) and Saturday mornings (10am-12 noon), weather permitting. Just come down to the jetty near the pier and boathouse.

To find out more, look on our website www.ssrc.org.uk Cathy Lewis Photos: Andy Harris

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Seven Wins Out Of Nine - Swanage Cricket Club!

A ‘magnificent’ seven wins out of nine sees Swans’ top the Premier Division at the halfway stage wanage Cricket Club have enjoyed a fantastic first half of the season with the 1st team winning 7 of their 9 matches to remain top of the Premier Division.

The outstanding performance in the 1st team with the bat has been Craig Wells’ majestic century at Broadstone. He has been ably supported with the bat by Ben Baczala, Ian Booth, Steve Kent, Francis Kerins, Rob Hatchard, Ryan Norman and Pete Richards.

With regards to the bowling Booth, Hatchard, Mike Hernandez, Kent, Mike Nash, Norman and Richards have all excelled at various times. Another major advantage for the team has been the exceptional wicket-keeping skills displayed by Phil Eades.

The 2nd XI have won six out of their seven games to lead Division 5 by almost 20 points. There has been a real all-round team effort as different players have made significant contributions to their wins.

The stand-out performer with the bat has been Paul Norman - he has scored two centuries, and has also made two other half-centuries along with three from Pete Baczala and two from Scott Orchard have meant Swanage have had big totals to defend.

This has been backed up by some excellent bowling with Pete and Ron Barker, David Haines, Dave Morton and Mike Wells all taking vital wickets.

However, it is the fielding and catching led by the youthful exuberance of Matt Dunster, Charlie Dyke, Jack McDermott and Sam Willcocks that

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has made all the difference to the previously ageing second team. Their all-round contribution with bat, ball and in the field has helped hugely in putting Swanage top of Division 5.

All the youth sides have been in action recently as Swanage continue to improve and compete with the best sides in the area. It has been an exciting time as the victories have started to build up.

The Under 8s and U-10s, both playing in the top division, have won matches recently. Whilst the U-9s are currently second in their league.

The U-11s are mid-table in their Division. The Under 12s, 13s and 15s are all performing admirably in their respective leagues. Also, both the Girl’s and Ladies’ teams have enjoyed success recently.

The Annual end-of-season Youth ‘Fun’ Family Day will take place on Sunday the 6th of August with all the usual activities.

For more details with regards to the Youth Section etc. please contact the club’s Youth Co-ordinator Tim Ives at timswanagecricket@ gmail.com Finally, for all the latest news/results, please visit our website: - www. swanagecricketclub.co.uk

Graham Cycles 300 Miles

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local resident from Wareham has cycled three-hundred miles in the recent heatwave to raise funds for charity.

Wareham resident and keen cyclist, Graham Baynes, set out recently to cycle the three-hundred miles for charity.

Graham started cycling in Kendal, Cumbria, to help raise vital funds for his favourite charity - Kids for Kids. This is a charity set up to help save children in Darfur.

Graham was joined by a team of supporting riders, as well as friends and family in the back-up car.

Graham is well into his eighties, so this is an incredible achievement!

For more information, please do see the below link: http://www.kidsforkids.org.uk/news/graham-rides-again/

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Swanage Football Club

he draw has just been made for the FA Vase and we are pleased to announce that we have been drawn at home to Ash Utd from Surrey who play in the Combined Counties League Division 1.

The first-round qualifying tie will be played at Day’s Park on September 9th, kick off at 3.00pm. If successful, we will host Laverstock & Ford or Fawley of the Wessex League Division 1 at Day’s Park on September 23rd, kick off at 3.00pm in the second qualifying round. So that’s great to know we have a possibility of two home ties.

We are hoping that, as for previous Vase games, we can expect a large crowd at Day’s Park. This is a prestigious competition where the Final is played at the home of football, Wembley Stadium. The Vase is for teams who play their football in the lower pyramid of the non-league football. In saying that, we are still ranked as one of the lower teams to enter the competition.

Every team that enters the Vase has to pass the ground grading criteria.

As we had failed the ground grading to enter the Wessex League we knew we had a fair amount of work to upgrade our facilities, so a number of senior players, committee members and the management got together on a number of evenings to do the necessary work.

Everyone was relieved when at the end of last month, we were inspected and passed. This is not only good news for upcoming Vase games but for our entry, (depending on our end of season league position) into the Wessex League. This is the top priority for our first team this season. It all begins soon as the first friendly is scheduled against local rivals Wimborne Town.

The Reserves management is all change again as Dawson Russell stood down mid-season, and Paul Yerby took the team through to the end of the season. We have been looking for a while it’s been a hard task to find the right person. We are pleased to welcome Jossy back to the Club to fill this important role. Joss will be assisted by our U18 manager Andy Dunster. This is a good combination as Andy has the knowledge of the up and coming youngsters and Joss has contacts for a number of players.

Our floodlights have been an issue for a number of years, so we have recently purchased a complete set of lights at a very reasonable price from Sevenoaks Town. We would like to thank Simon Kidby who was briefly on the committee and has links with Sevenoaks. Simon informed us of the sale and was instrumental in us obtaining these at a great price. We now need to organise a cherry picker to access the top of the pole to fix these up.

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At the recent Dorset Premier League awards night, we once again came away with a couple of awards, best website and best programme. We collect a money prize for both of these so that’s great news. We’d like to thank Kelly Smith and Gareth Davies for the programmes from last season and to Gerald Dimarco for keeping the website up to date throughout the season.

We recently had our AGM when we elect new officers. Mark Watson continues as Club Chairman and myself as Vice. Mari Watson and Dawson Russell both stand down, Dawson from Vice chair and Mari from Secretary. Mari has held the position as secretary for eight seasons. This is a very time-consuming role which will only increase as more work is passed over to the Secretary every season. The Club are extremely grateful for Mari’s hard work over the previous seasons.

Although we are currently looking for a new Secretary, we do have someone who may possibly fill the role.

It would be unfair to make an announcement at this time, as we are still waiting for this to be confirmed. Hopefully we will have the news by next month.

COME ON YOU SWANS! John Peacock.

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Swanage Bowls Update

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et’s start with the good news. It seems that this year Swanage is better at triples matches than fours. Swanage sits proudly at the top of Section 2 of the B&D Saturday Mixed Triples League just one point ahead of Southbourne, thanks to some convincing victories in the last four weeks over Moordown (53-24), Milford (40-24), Boscombe Cliff (39-32) and West Moors (69-20).

In the other triples league, high-flying Swanage are in 2nd place in the Men’s PB League just 3 points behind leaders Poole Park but with a game in hand, so Swanage have a good chance of qualifying for the final stages if they can maintain their winning form.

Readers of this column in the July edition of the Gazette might have detected a whiff of despondency amongst the Swanage men due to their poor early-season results and rumours of possible relegation battles. All is not lost however. Whilst a month ago all was doom and gloom, there is now some optimism thanks to two consecutive wins in the B&D League in early July to lift Swanage out of the relegation spots.

The first match was a closely-fought contest against Broadstone with Swanage just pipping their visitors 80-78 and then came a resounding victory over Boscombe Cliff 90-59 with all four rinks coming up trumps to give Swanage all 14 points. In the Dorset League Swanage have lost all of their 9 matches to date but have won enough rinks at two points a time to put them 2 points ahead of relegation rivals Wimborne at the bottom of the table.

After the success for the Men in the Top Club competition against Blandford, Swanage were knocked out in the 2nd round by an impressive performance by Poole Park who won 4 rinks to one.

At the halfway point in the season Swanage Ladies have won only 5 of

their fixtures in the Dorset League and EP Triples League and sit in the lower half of their respective league tables.

Captain Maddy Love is upbeat and confident her ladies will come up with some better results in the faster conditions of the second half of the season.

On a sweltering day, there was a fittingly magnificent turn-out for the funeral of the late Brenda Butters at Langton Matravers Parish Church with many past and present bowlers in attendance to pay their respects to their much-loved bowling friend who was a member of Swanage Bowling Club for many years.

Only the day before she died, Brenda was at the club’s BBQ and was in sparkling form.

Enquiries about bowling in Swanage to Jean on 426795 or Clive on 422337.

Anyone who is interested in becoming a member or who wants to have a go at bowling, come along to the club on a Friday at 5.30pm.

The club website is swanagebowlingclub.org.uk.

Pictured - some of our club members at a previous club event - it’s summer time folks!

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Diary Entries are FREE if your event is FREE. If you charge, then it’s £5 plus VAT per entry, per month. DEADLINE for SEPT is noon, 8th Aug KEY: * = Start time not known or n/a; Ffi = for further information; Sw = Swanage; Wm = Wareham; VH = Village Hall, Telephone code 01929 unless otherwise stated.

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Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229.

Train Times for Swanage Carnival Week 2017 Every 40 minutes between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage 1000 - 1800. Diesel trains will operate four times a day between Swanage (10.26, 12.26, 14.26 and 16.26) and Wareham (11.15, 13.15, 15.15 and 17.15).

Swanage Carnival Week Ffi: swanagecarnival.com Bayou Secko At The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers.

* 20:00 Wed 2nd * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229.

10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet at Spetisbury Primary School for circular walk in Tarrant Valley taking in parts of Stour Valley Way and North Dorset Trailway. Ffi 01929 422795.

14:00 Open Garden for NGS At The Hollow 25 Newton Rd Swanage BH19 2EA. 18:30 Kids Dancing Comp, Stereoironics, The Prairie Dogs Wareham Wednesdays, firework display and live music, stalls, beer tent, BBQ. 18:45 Swanage Town Band In the Bandstand. FREE concert from 6.45 - 8.15 pm.

20:00 Maurice Dickson Live Acts at The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers.

Thu 3rd 10:30 Den Building At Durlston Country Park. Meet at the Learning Centre.

20:00 Me & My Friends Live Acts at The Square & Compass Inn, worth Matravers.

Fri 4th * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers. * ‘The Emporer’s New Clothes’ - Open Air Theatre At Corfe Castle. Booking essential, visit: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle/whats-on 10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

Sat 5th * Square Fair At The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers. Live music 2pm.

10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet at Hounstout Car Park, Kingston, for hilly walk taking in coast path via Rope Lake Head and Swyre Head. Ffi 01929 439903.

14:00 Three Parishes Fete At The Olds Rectory Gardens, Church Knowle. Admission £2, children under 12 free. Free parking.

14:00 Lytchett Matravers Flower, Craft and Produce Show In the Village Hall, High Street BH16 6DD. Teas, plants and tombola. Schedules giving entry details available from the Village library and estate agent. Ffi: 01202 625627 Sun 6th 10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

11:00 Companion Dog Show At Margaret Green Animal Rescue, Church Knowle.

Admission £3 Adult, Children up to 12yrs £1.50.

14:00 Velvet Doonicans At The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers.

Mon 7th * Mixed Open w/Hog Roast and Party - Open to all At Isle of Purbeck Golf Club.

10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

Tue 8th 09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day - (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend and pay £100.

10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

10:00 Crafts on Sea front stalls Swanage, weather permitting.

Wed 9th 09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend, pay £100.

10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet in Bon Accord Road, opposite Russell Avenue for circular walk around Durlston Country Park. Ffi 01929 425287.

14:00 Open Garden for NGS At The Hollow 25 Newton Rd Swanage BH19 2EA. 18:30 Street Fest, Decatonics, Midlife Crisis (Wareham Wednesdays), firework display and live music, stalls, beer tent, BBQ. Wareham Quay.

18:45 Swanage Town Band In the Bandstand. FREE concert from 6.45 - 8.15 pm.

Thu 10th * Beer Festival At The Bankes Arms, Studland. Until Sunday night. Over 200 real ales, ciders and perrys. Live music, children welcome. Free entry.

10:00 Festival of Flowers At The Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham.

10:30 Rotary Fete & Craft Fair At Sandpit Field, Swanage. Stalls, Rides, Games, Entertainment, BBQ and Bar all day.

19:30 ‘Yes Prime Minister’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Fri 11th * ‘Wind in the Willows’ - Open Air Theatre At Corfe Castle. * Golf, BBQ and Disco - Open to all At Isle of Purbeck Golf Club. Non golfers invitedto the BBQ and disco - £15.

08:00 Open Golf Competition, Dorset Golf & Country Club. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend, pay £100.

10:00 Festival of Flowers At The Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham.

19:30 ‘Yes Prime Minister’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

20:00 The Horsenecks Live Acts at The Square & Compass Inn, worth Matravers.

Sat 12th * Beer Festival At The Bankes Arms, Studland. Over 200 real ales, ciders and perrys. Live music, children welcome. Free entry. Ffi: 01929 450225. * Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition At Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycraft’s Lane, Swanage, BH19 3EB. Around 15 model railway layouts, along with a number of trade stands, will be on show in a variety of scales.

10:00 Festival of Flowers At The Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham.

10:00 Ducks on Sale, Swanage for tomorrow’s race. £1 each. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet at Knoll House Hotel (09:20 bus from Swanage) for linear walk to Swanage via Studland Heath, Ballard Down and Whitecliff Farm. Ffi 01929 424462.

10:00 Arts and Crafts Fair at St Edwards Hall, Rempstone Rd, Sw. 10am to 4pm. Hot drinks and home made cake available. Ffi 07946000025 19:15 Open Air Cinema At Knoll Beach, Discovery Centre, Studland. ‘The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert’ (15). Gates open 7.15pm, film at 8.30pm. Tickets £16 to include a fish & chip supper. (Vegetarian option available). Booking essential - 01929 450500 or email studlandbeach@ nationaltrust.org.uk 19:30 ‘Yes Prime Minister’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

20:00 Diabel Cissokho Live Acts at The Square & Compass Inn, worth Matravers.

Sun 13th * Beer Festival At The Bankes Arms, Studland. Over 200 real ales, ciders and perrys. Live music, children welcome. Free entry. Ffi: 01929 450225. * Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Exhibition At Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycraft’s Lane, Swanage, BH19 3EB. Around 15 model railway layouts, along with a number of trade stands, will be on show in a variety of scales.

10:00 Festival of Flowers At The Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham.

13:45 Commemorative Service At St Marys Church, Swanage. Remembering Ernst Pitcher, VC., DSM. Followed by a short walk to Northbrook Cemetery for a graveside service at 3.40pm.

14:30 Cream Tea and Home Grown or Baked Produce At St Mary’s Church, Lytchett Matravers, BH16 6BS. 16:00 Charity Duck Race. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 ‘Yes Prime Minister’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Mon 14th 10:00 Festival of Flowers At The Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham.

19:00 Outdoor Theatre ‘Twelfth Night’, PAG (Pier Gardens). Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 ‘Yes Prime Minister’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Tue 15th 19:00 VIP Boathouse Tours, Swanage Lifeboat Station, £10. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 ‘Yes Prime Minister’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Wed 16th 10:30 Swanage Walking Group Meet at Stour Meadows Car Park, Blandford for 8 mile walk to Stourpaine and back via Stour Valley Way and North Dorset Trailway. Ffi 01929 422795.

14:00 Open Garden for National Garden Scheme At The Hollow 25 Newton Rd Swanage BH19 2EA. 14:30 Studland History Group Meets in the Village Hall for a talk by Kevin Patience, “Dorset Victoria Crosses 1857 – 1944”. All welcome. 01929 439245.

18:30 Poole Pirates Invasion, Oasiss, Finnian, Funkbuste Wareham Wednesdays, firework display and live music, stalls, beer tent, BBQ. Thu 17th 18:00 Gig Race Main Beach. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week.

18:30 Senior Race Swanage Sailing Club. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 The Secret Garden At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

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* ‘The Lost World’ - Open air Theatre At Corfe Castle.

09:00 Flag Day Street Collection Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week.

18:00 Live Music, Bar & BBQ At Prince Albert gardens. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 The Secret Garden At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

20:00 The Honeycutters Live Acts at The Square & Compass Inn, Worth Matravers.

Sat 19th 10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet at Cull-peppers Dish Car Park, for circular walk via Briantspuddle, Bere Regis and Turners Puddle. Ffi 01929 426926.

10:00 Wareham Camera Club Annual Exhibition At Wareham Town Hall. Visitors welcome. Admission Free. Refreshments available.

11:00 Lifeboat Festival & Fair At Prince Albert Gardens. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

12:00 Build a Boat Competition At Prince Albert Gardens. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

16:00 Build a Boat Race From The Stone Quay. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

17:00 Raft Race Main Beach, Swanage. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

18:00 Live Music, Bar & BBQ At Prince Albert Gardens. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 The Secret Garden At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Sun 20th 09:00 Lifeboat Fun Run From the Boathouse. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

11:00 Boathouse Open Day. Launches and Demonstrations. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

11:00 Country Day At Creech Grange House, nr. Wareham. Open air service 11am.

Evensong 4pm in the chapel. Cream teas, raffle, vintage cars, donkeys and more! Entry £2 adults, children free.

14:00 Teyr Live Acts at The Square & Compass Inn, worth Matravers.

15:00 The Folk Orc Open Session Live Music at The Black Swan, Swanage .

18:00 Lifeboat Service Swanage Pier. Swanage Lifeboat Week.

19:30 The Secret Garden At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Mon 21st 09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend, pay £100.

19:30 The Secret Garden At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Tue 22nd 10:00 Crafts on Sea front stalls Swanage, weather permitting .

19:30 The Secret Garden At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage.

Wed 23rd 09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend, pay £100.

10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet at St.Mary’s Church, Lytchett Matravers for open country and woodland walk around Lytchett Matravers and East Morden.

Ffi 01202 623230.

14:00 Open Garden for NGS At The Hollow 25 Newton Rd Swanage BH19 2EA. 18:30 Tug o’ War, Newbeats, Definitely Dorothy Wareham Wednesdays, firework display and live music, stalls, beer tent, BBQ. Wareham Quay.

Thu 24th * Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Real ales & ciders - world food festival. Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk 09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend, pay £100.

10:30 Durlston’s Dino Trail At Durlston Country Park. £3.

19:30 ‘The Game’s Afoot’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A Sherlock Holmes style comedy thriller.

Fri 25th * Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Real ales & ciders - world food festival. Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk 09:30 Kids Holiday Camp At Swanage Tennis Club. Half Day - (9.30-1pm) - £20 Bring a friend and pay £15. Per Week £80 Bring a friend and pay £60 Full Day (9.30-4pm) - £30 Bring a friend and pay £25 Per week £120 Bring a friend, pay £100.

19:30 ‘The Game’s Afoot’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A Sherlock Holmes style comedy thriller.

19:30 Open Air Cinema At Corfe Castle. ‘Beauty and the Beast ‘ (PG). Gates open 7.30pm, film at 8.45pm. Tickets on the gate only - £8 adults, £4 children, £20 family. Cash only. (Bar and hot drinks, Purbeck Ice Cream available).

Sat 26th * Holme Flower & Produce Show At Holme for Gardens, West Holme, Wareham BH20 6AQ. Donkey rides, local stalls, cream teas and games. Fun for all the family. Ffi: www.holmeforgardens.co.uk 09:40 Swanage Walking Group Meet at NT Visitor Centre, Corfe Castle (09:00 bus from Swanage) for linear walk to Swanage via Sandy Hill Lane and footpaths following railway line. Ffi 01929 421029.

10:30 Flower Festival At Bere Regis Parish Church. Free entry and parking. Flowers, quilts, refreshments!

‘The Game’s Afoot’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A Sherlock Holmes 19:30 style comedy thriller.

19:30 Open Air Cinema At Corfe Castle. ‘Trolls ‘ (U). Gates open 7.30pm, film at

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8.45pm. Tickets on the gate only - £8 adults, £4 children, £20 family. Cash only.

(Bar and hot drinks, Purbeck Ice Cream available).

Sun 27th * Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Real ales & ciders - world food festival. Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk 10:30 Flower Festival At Bere Regis Parish Church. Free entry and parking. Flowers, quilts, refreshments!

19:30 ‘The Game’s Afoot’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A Sherlock Holmes style comedy thriller.

19:30 Open Air Cinema At Corfe Castle. ‘King Arthur: Legend of the Sword ‘ (12A).

Gates open 7.30pm, film at 8.45pm. Tickets on the gate only - £8 adults, £4 children, £20 family. Cash only. (Bar and hot drinks, Purbeck Ice Cream available).

Mon 28th 10:00 Crafts on Sea Front stalls Swanage, weather permitting.

10:30 Flower Festival At Bere Regis Parish Church. Free entry and parking. Flowers, quilts, refreshments!

12:00 Harmans Cross Field Day Fete, flower show and gymkhana. Free car parking, entrance half price on production of the train ticket that brought you! Grand Raffle, first prize £100!

19:30 ‘The Game’s Afoot’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A Sherlock Holmes style comedy thriller.

Tue 29th 19:30 ‘The Game’s Afoot’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. A Sherlock Holmes style comedy thriller.

Wed 30th 10:00 Swanage Walking Group Meet at Worth Matravers Car Park for circular coastal walk via East Man. Dancing Ledge and Priests Way. Ffi 01929 439903.

14:00 Open Garden for NGS At The Hollow 25 Newton Rd Swanage BH19 2EA. 18:30 Navi-MJ Tribute, Dave Griff & The Trouser Band Wareham Wednesdays, firework display and live music, stalls, beer tent, BBQ. Wareham Quay.

Thu 31st * Purbeck International Chamber Music Fest Ffi: purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk

WEEKLY EVENTS

EVERY MONDAY 09.00 U3A Table Tennis Group meet at Harmans Cross VH. 09.30 Under 2.5 years old group. Till 11am. at Parish Hall, Wm. 09.45 Toddler Club URC, Sw. Till 11.15 10.00 Table Tennis Club Sw FC All ages/abilities £2.50 Till noon. 480093 10.30 Flowers with Liz at the Purbeck Workshop in Wool. The Workshop provides craft activities free of charge to those touched by cancer - friends and family are welcome too. Unit 6, Woolbridge Business Centre, East Burton Rd, Wool.

BH20 6HG. www.purbeckworkshop.org 07757 776907. Email: richris95@ gmail.com 13.00 Play and Learn at Wareham’s Children’s Centre, Streche Rd, Wm. Till 2.45pm 13.00 Under 1s and Tums at Chapel Lane, Swanage. Till 3pm 14.00 Pins and Needles at Harmans Cross VH. 14.00 Swanage Disabled Club meet until 4pm. Meeting place alternates between Catholic Hall & Queensmead Hall, Sw. Transport available. Call Mrs Daphne Saville on 01929 425241 ffi.

14.30 Get Online FREE at Swanage Library. one-to-one half hour I.T. sessions, bookable in the Library in advance. Until 4pm.

16.45 Soccer Skills Sw FC First Sch chldn £1 Till 5.45. 425175 18.00 Sw Tennis Club Snr Club Session. 426312 18.00 Lesbian and Gay Friendship Group meets every Monday evening for social events and shared interests, such as meals, walking and outings. Ffi: contact Karen via email: outinpurbeck@gmail.com 19.00 Wareham Choral Society meet URC Meeting House, Chch St, Wm. Till 9.

New singers always welcome. 554229/553460 19.00 Swanage Youth Club. School year 10 and upwards. Till 9.30pm 19.00 Whist. Come & join us at the Reading Room, Church Hill, Swanage. Ffi, call 07984 968733 19.00 Purbeck Chess Club. Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle. Ffi, call Brian Beard 425988 19.30 Purbeck Quire rehearse at Wm Methodist Church. New/visiting singers (no audition necessary). String & wind players also welcome. Ffi: 423505 or 480737.

19.30 Wareham Art Club Workshop at Wareham Parish Hall. Ffi: 553718.

19.30 Wm Folk Dance Club Stoboro’ VH. All welcome. 552763/551029 19.30 Swanage Badminton Club at the Swanage School, till 9.30pm. Ffi: 07966 136641.

19.30 Swanage Air Cadets meet at Air Training Corps HQ, Court Road, Sw. Cadets age 12+. Ffi: email: oc.2185@aircadets.mod.

20.00 DARTS at the RBL Club, Sw. 20.00 Herston Hall Management C’ttee Bingo EVERY TUESDAY 09.00 First Steps Toddler’s Group. Swanage Methodist Church till 10.15am. Ffi: Sylvia Garrett 425420, office hours, or sylviag@swanagemethodist.org.uk 09.30 Isle of Purbeck Arts Club. Painting and sketching. At the Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Rd, Sw. Till 1pm. Outdoors in summer. Ffi: Gina on 421689.

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09.30 Well Baby Clinic at Chapel Lane, Swanage. Till 11.30am.

09.30 Kiddies Corner Mother & Toddler Group (term time only) No fee - donations welcome. Purbeck Gateway Church. 551415 09.30 Wareham Art Club Workshop at Wareham Parish Hall. Ffi: 553718.

10.00 Wareham Croquet Club meet at the Recreation Ground until 5pm. New members and visitors welcome. Call Tony on 01929 550190 or Lesley on 01929 553927 or email warehamgolfcroquetclub@hotmail.com 10.00 Sw Tennis Club Club Session. Till 11. 426312 10.00 Sandford Toddlers at Sandford Community Hall, till 11.30am.

10.00 Short Tennis at Sw FC All ages & abilities £1.50 Till noon. 425175 10.00 A Place Of Welcome at 21 Commercial Road, Sw. Friendly drop-in for everyone, providing a free cup of tea or coffee, a listening ear, conversation and basic information. Everyone welcome, whatever the circumstances.

10.30 Swanage Walking for Health Group starter walks (15-30mins). Start from the Mowlem Shelter on Swanage Seafront. Get back into the swing of things gently! Ffi: 481000 10.30 First Steps Toddler’s Group. Swanage Methodist Church till 11.45am. Ffi: Sylvia Garrett 425420, office hours, or sylviag@swanagemethodist.org.uk 10.30 Wareham Walkers. Convivial health walks for mainly older people, of up to two hours in and around Wareham, ending with coffee at a local tea room or pub. Ffi: www.wareham-walkers.org.uk or call 552933.

12.00 Nature Tots (0-4yrs) at Bovington Memorial Hall Garden. Until 2pm 14.00 Swanage Walking for Health Group. Walks of 60-90mins, various locations.

Walks are very social, for a range of abilities. Walks start from car parks at Studland, Corfe, Arne, Durlston, Langton, Acton, Worth and Kingston. Ffi: 481000.

14.00 Harman’s Cross Village Hall Art Group Till 5 14.00 Wareham Short Mat Bowls. Furzebrook VH. Roll-up session, all standards welcome. Ffi 401799 17.00 Sw Tennis Club Junior Session till 6pm. 426312 18.00 Sw Youth Centre Girls’ Night (Yr 8+) Till 10 18.15 Sw Cricket Club Practice till 8.30pm 18.30 Sw Bridge Club Mowlem Community Room. 421840 19.00 Wareham Air Cadets meet at Air Training Corps HQ, St Martin’s Lane, Wm. Cadets age 12+. Ffi: email: oc.2185@aircadets.mod.

19.30 Swanage Group of Alcoholics Anonymous meets at Swanage Day Centre, High Street, Swanage. If you want help to stop drinking, you are welcome. Or call 01202 296000 for more details.

19.30 Sw & Langton Folk Dance Club Langton VH. Ffi: 421913 19.00 Belvedere Singers rehearsal at St Mark’s CE VA Primary School, High St, Sw. Parking on-site. Till 9pm. All singers welcome! 423350.

20.00 Sw Regatta & Carnival Assoc Bingo Herston Leisure, Herston Yards Farm, Sw. 20.00 Carey Hall, Wm Bingo EVERY WEDNESDAY 09.00 St Mark’s Toddlers Group, St Mark’s Church, Swanage. Herston, Sw Till 11am 09.45 Corfe Wool Workshop Corfe VH, East St. Members £1.50; non-members £2.50. Till12.00. 427067 10.00 Short tennis for adults at Swanage Football Club. All welcome. Equipment supplied. Till noon.

10.00 Breast Feeding Group at Wareham’s Children Centre, Streche Rd, Wm. Offering peer support and breastfeeding counsellor advice. Till 12 noon. Ffi: 552864 10.30 Play and Learn at Kids of Wool (BH20 6DY) until 12 noon.

13.00 Studland Toddler Group at Studland Village Hall until 2.30pm.

14.00 Herston Senior Citizens meet Herston Hall, Jubilee Rd, Sw. All welcome 14.00 Health Qigong: Fitness and relaxation. Till 3pm. With Penny at the Mowlem Community Room, Sw. Ffi 07969925502 15.00 Extend Exercise Class, now at Morton Village Hall. To improve strength, balance and flexibility. All welcome. Donations welcome. Ffi: 471490.

16.15 Swanage Football Club U-7s Training til 5.15pm. £1. Ffi: 426346 17.15 Swanage Football Club U-9s Training til 6.15pm. £1. Ffi: 426346 18.00 Swanage Youth Club. School years 7&8. Till 8.30pm 18.45 Sw Hockey Club Training Wm Sports Centre. Till 8. 424442 19.00 Wm Bridge Club at the Library, South St. 552257 19.00 Wareham Short Mat Bowls Club Roll-up evening Furzebrook VH. 401799 19.15 Purbeck Runners meet at the Crows Nest, Sw. 4/5 mile run.

19.30 Swanage Musical Theatre meet Swanage Bay View Complex Rehearsal Room. All welcome. Ffi: 426161 20.00 Sw Youth Centre Club Night (Yr 9+) Till 10 20.15 Dorset Buttons Morris Practice. URC Hall, Wm. 423234/421130 20.30 Wm Swimming Club Adults. All standards + stroke improvement. Till 10 22.00 Sw Youth Centre Club Night (16+) Till 11.59 EVERY THURSDAY 08.30 Wm Home Producers Veg, cakes, plants, flowers, handicrafts. URC. New producers/helpers welcome. Till 11. 553798 09.00 Swanage Painting Club. Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Rd, Sw. Friendly group. New members including beginners welcome. Till 1pm. Ffi: Jane on 01929 427078 09.30 Play and Learn at Chapel Lane, Swanage, till 11am.

09.30 Well Baby Clinic at Streche Road, Wareham, until 12 noon.

09.30 Sensory Play for under ones, at Bovington Centre until 10.30am 10.00 Wm Parent & Toddler Group During term Parish Hall, Quay Till 11.45.

556806 10.00 Wool Country Market D’Urbeville Hall. Cakes, preserves, plants, crafts,

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vegetables. Coffee & biscuits available.

10.00 Tea, Coffee, Biscuits at Queensmead Hall, Sw. Til 11am. Adm 50p 10.00 Volunteer Centre Drop-In at Wareham Library till 12pm. Find our about volunteering to support community groups & charities.

10.00 Wareham Croquet Club meet at the Recreation Ground until 5pm. New members and visitors welcome. Call Tony on 01929 550190 or Lesley on 01929 553927 or email warehamgolfcroquetclub@hotmail.com 10.30 Mid-Week Market Morning Service URC, Church St, Wm. Prayer requests to Revd. Simon Franklin 556976 10.30 Woodworking with Bernard and Terry at the Purbeck Workshop in Wool. The Workshop provides craft activities free of charge to those touched by cancer - friends and family are welcome too. Unit 6, Woolbridge Business Centre, East Burton Rd, Wool. BH20 6HG. www.purbeckworkshop.org 07757 776907.

Email: richris95@gmail.com 11.00 Sensory Play for 1-4yrs old at Bovington Centre, until 12 noon.

13.30 Under 1 year olds at Wareham’s Children’s Centre, Streche Rd, Wm. Antinatal mums welcome. Till 3pm. Ffi: 552864.

13.30 Toddler Group. All Saints’ Church, Sw. 423937. Till 3pm (Term times) 14.00 Life drawing classes at Harmans Cross Village Hall from 2pm till 4pm. For further information, ring 427621.

14.15 Sw Over-60s Meet in the Rectory Classroom, Swanage, Sw. All Welcome.

17.45 Swanage Youth Club. Learning Difficulties and disability (age 11-25) night.

Till 7.30pm 18.00 Five High Singers, United Reformed Church Hall, Swanage. 11 - 18 years.

Till 7pm 18.00 Isle of Purbeck Arts Club. Weekly evening Art Group. Aimed at beginners, at the Youth Hostel classroom, Cluny Cresent, Swanage, till 9pm.

18.15 Sw Cricket Club Practice till 9pm 18.30 Swanage Sea Rowing Club Circuit Training at Swanage Middle School.

Ffi: 07776 201455 19.00 Health Qigong: Fitness and relaxation. Till 8pm. With Penny at Furzebrook VH, Wm. Ffi 07969925502 19.00 Purbeck Gateway Club meets at Wareham Youth Centre until 9pm.

Purbeck Gateway is a club for adults with learning difficulties. We meet during term time and have fun! All welcome. Ffi: Lew on 552173. Email: Lewisbell1@aol.com 19.15 Wm Town Band Brass & Woodwind players welcome. 551478/01202 242147 19.30 Short Mat Bowls in the Durbeville Hall, Wool. All standards welcome, till 9.30pm. Ffi: 552682 19.30 Purbeck Arts Choir meet for rehersals, with conductor Jay Buckle, at St Mary’s School, Northbrook Road, Swanage. Sept-May. All welcome. For more information please phone Liz Roberts 01929 481419 19.30 Swanage Youth Club Youth Action (year 7 - sixth form). Till 9.30pm 20.00 Herston Hall OAP Committee Bingo Sw EVERY FRIDAY 09.30 Health Qigong: Fitness and relaxation. Till 10.30am. With Penny at Furzebrook VH, Wm. Ffi 07969925502 09.30 Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group. Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage. Term time only. Until 11.30am. Ffi: Alex on 07904 412067.

10.00 Table Tennis Club Sw FC All ages/abilities £2.50 Till noon. 480093 10.00 A Place Of Welcome at 21 Commercial Road, Sw. Friendly drop-in for everyone, providing a free cup of tea or coffee, a listening ear, conversation and basic information. Everyone welcome, whatever the circumstances.

11.00 Swanage Library Rhyme Time, ages 0-4, until 11.30am.

11.00 Toddler Time For Under 5s And Carers. Wareham Library. Stories, songs and crafts. Every Friday, including school holidays. Ffi: 01929 556146 14.00 Pottery Classes held in Corfe Castle. 2 - 5pm. Call Rachel 01929 480455 to book. £10pw 14.30 Short Mat Bowls at Durbeville Hall, Wool. Till 4.30pm. All standards welcome. Ffi: 552682.

18.00 Purbeck War-Game & Model Club. Royal British Legion, Sw. 426096.

18.00 Sw Youth Centre Club 12-13 (Yr 7-9) Till 8 18.00 Sw Tennis Club Senior Club Session. 426312 18.30 Sw Bridge Club Mowlem Community Room. 421840 19.00 Sw Youth Centre Seniors Club Night (Yr 9+) Till 9.30pm.

19.30 Short tennis for adults at Swanage Football Club. All welcome. Equipment supplied. Till 9.30pm. £3.

20.00 Sw Youth Centre Live Bands (as advertised) Till 10pm.

22.00 Sw Youth Centre Late Session (Yr 9+) till 11.59pm (members free) EVERY SATURDAY 08.00 Purbeck Runners meet at the Mowlem, Sw. 4/5 mile run.

09.00 Sw CC U11 - U15 Practice till 10.30 09.30 Sw CC U9 & U10 Practice & Kwik Cricket till 10.30 10.00 Tea, coffee and home-made cakes in the Parish Hall on Wareham Quay during the Community Market. Til 2pm. Bric-a-Brac stall weekly. Christian bookstall most weeks. All welcome for a warm-up and a friendly chat.

11.00 Fantastic Family Fun at Swanage Library, ages 3-8. Free story and craft session until 11.30am.

20.00 Herston OAP Committee Bingo at Herston Hall, Sw EVERY SUNDAY 09.00 Purbeck Runners meet at the Mowlem, Sw. 8+ mile run.

10.00 Arts and Crafts Market at the Mowlem in Swanage. A wide range of local art for sale, including pottery, glass, cards, fabric and much more! To book your table, or for more information, call Tony on 01929 421321.

10.30 Stoborough Emmanuel Baptist Church meet at Stoborough First School, Stoborough. All very welcome.

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J.A. Construction (Dorset) Ltd.

Specialist in Purbeck Stone Walling General Building, Extensions, Renovations, Roofing, New Builds and all types of Ground Work.

Also available for Plumbing, Electrics & Carpentry.

Tel: 01929 554249 Fax: 01929 552294 Mobile: 07973 388190

www.jaconstructiondorset.co.uk Email: sales@jaconstruction.co.uk

WAREHAM GAS SERVICES For all your plumbing & heating requirements Servicing of appliances available Contact Steve: 07714 386457 or 01929 288521

Lic: 3452941 Reg: 542421

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SANDIE’S BARBERSHOP 191 HIGH STREET, SWANAGE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK - 01929 426364

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Brickcraft Construction

Extensions Artificial Lawns

Building Contractors Patio/Paving Garden Walls

Insurance & General Building Work Undertaken

Call Charlie on 07973 834175 or 01929 405075 www.brickcraftconstruction.com

NJA Specialist Tree Care All aspects of Tree Surgery & Hedgework undertaken Fully insured and NPTC Qualified Free Quotations and advice 07703 210647 or 01929 481600

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Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Highest standards guaranteed Fully certified & insured No hidden charges & no VAT Call Steve at Pile-Up on 01929 553861 or 07974 529017

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The Purbeck Gazette

LOCAL TRADE ADVERTISING

Michael B. Alberry

DECORATOR Property Decoration & Renovation

07796 640538 01929 424882

ROOFING SPECIALIST SPARROW’S Over 30 years Membership Federation of Master Builders

NO JOB TOO SMALL 01929 421156 07974 077885 The Premier Trade Organisation High Performance Flat Roofing Specialists Re-Roofing - Slating & Tiling Roof Repairs - UPVC Facias & Gutters Chimneys Removed or Repointed sparrowroof@gmail.com

SWANAGE & DORSET

SCAFFOLDING All aspects of Residential & Commercial Scaffolding Emergency Call Outs - Free Quotations & Estimates Temporary Roof Coverings - Fully Insured

OUR PRICE WON’T BE BEATEN

01929 424553 01258 858214 07813 346993

Brian & Penny Armstrong

Decorators Insured & guaranteed 01929 552483 / 07743019590

Installers of

Swanage based Window & Door Company FENSA

Windows - Doors - Bi-fold Doors - Conservatories Fascias - Soffits - Guttering - Cladding Garage Doors - Window & Door Repairs Misted Sealed Units replaced UPVC - Aluminium - Timber Ggfi Insurance back guarantee 10 years guarantee

For a free, no obligation quote contact us on: Office 01929 424199 Mobile 07538 950 230 Email - redhillwindowsltd@hotmail.co.uk Web - www.redhillwindowsltd.co.uk

20 years experience working in Purbeck

SWANAGE & DORSET

ROOFING

ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING WORK

Flat roofing Re-roofs, Slate or Tile All repair works Free Quotations

01929 424553 07813 346993

JIM BAGGLEY BUILDING SERVICES Ltd Renovations, Alterations, Extensions, New Cut Roofs, Loft Conversions, Upvc Windows & Doors, Carpentry & Joinery

Tel: 01305 852311 or 07469 793452 Email: jessjimbaggleyltd@gmail.com

R.J. WOOLFORD Property Maintenance All your property needs, inside and out Alterations, Refurbishment, Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, NO JOB TOO SMALL - FREE ESTIMATES

01929 477267 07889 133727

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LOCAL TRADE ADVERTISING IDEAL SKIP HIRE Skips from 2 - 40yds SAND GRAVEL HARDCORE SHINGLE & TOP SOIL Available loose or in 25kg & 1 ton bags Delivery or Collection

Trade & DIY customers welcome A Fast, Friendly & Efficient Service

TEL: 01929 422980

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PLUMBING & HEATING

BLUEFISH Complete bathroom design and installation service Wetrooms Boiler repairs and installation

24 HR CALL OUT

J W Matthews Tel: 01929 401799 Mob: 07974 689009 Fax: 01929 401799 email: justinmatthews1@hotmail.co.uk 31269 519426 website: bluefishplumbing.co.uk

Roy Osmond Ltd Traditional Forge Works Light Fabrication, Security Grills, Hand & Balcony Rails, Fire Escapes & Bespoke Work Stainless Steel and Glass Balconys

Telephone on: 01929 400520 or mobile: 0779 6044859

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