The Purbeck Gazette - Issue 235

August 2019 Issue no. 235

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Swanage Lifeboat Week. Pg 16 - 17

Feature: Wish you Were Here! Pg 19 - 29

‘Nurdle’ Mary Dwen Recognised! Pg 12

It’s Purbeck Rally Time! Pg 45

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Editor’s note...

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elcome to the August edition of your Gazette!

The summer season is now really here and things are looking good for Purbeck. The only bad news is that (at the time of writing) the Sandbanks Ferry is out-of-action until at least 12th August. This is a massive blow primarily to businesses situated in Studland itself as there is little ‘through traffic’ at that end of the peninsula. If you’re local, please do make a real effort to keep supporting businesses in Studland this month and if you’re on holiday, please do pop over the hill and pay Studland a visit!

Businesses in Corfe Castle and Swanage should remain positive - if you’re in Corfe, then expect far MORE passing trade as without the ferry, most visitors will take the main route through Corfe to reach Swanage.... Those planning to come to Swanage will still come - the roads will just be busier and it’ll take longer to get here. If you’re local, please remember the usual ‘exodus’ times where tourists leave the beaches and so on, and try and avoid the roads if at all possible during these times to ease congestion.

A little thought and all should be well until the ferry returns.....

As always - a packed edition this month! There’s plenty going on around Purbeck over the next few weeks, so there’s no real need to leave the area (unless for work/appointments, obviously) this month, so keep your cars off the roads as much as possible!

There are plenty worse places to get ‘stuck’ in for a while!

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Swanage Town Council Meetings - August 2019

Planning & Consultation Committee

Mon 5th August

6.30pm

Wareham Town Council Meetings - August 2019 Planning & Transport Council Neighbourhood Steering Group Policy, Resourses & Finances Amenities Planning & Transport

Mon 5th Aug Tues 6th Aug Thur 8th Aug Mon 19th Aug Wed 21st Aug Tue 27th Aug

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Dorset Council - replacing/incorporating PDC & DCC Somewhere out there, in the wilds of rural Dorset, there lies a hidden, secretive place where lurks the newly-formed ‘Dorset Council’.......

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Swanage’s old pier, from Swanage Angling Club, by Dave Roper

CONTACT US ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS MATTERS COMMUNITY MATTERS COUNCIL MEETINGS DIARY SPOTLIGHT FEATURES Blast From The Past FEATURE: Wish You Were Here!

Gazette Gardening John Garner writes - Decline In Bugs ‘Nurdle’ Mary Dwen Recognised!

Purbeck Rally Time!

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2019 Swanage Lifeboat Week 2019 Telling It Like It Is - David Hollister writes Worth Fete Raises £5,000 FOOD - Godlingston Manor Kitchen Gardens HEALTH & BEAUTY LETTERS MOTORING - David Hollister writes NATURAL MATTERS SPORT TRADE ADVERTS sponsored by Travis Perkins Your Pictures

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£826 For Lewis-Manning Dear Readers, The Studland and Swanage fund-raising group organised a Canzonetta concert at the Church of St Nicholas, Studland followed by a cream tea in May. In spite of a downpour, luckily while the concert was in full swing, about eighty attended and the event made £716 for the Hospice funds.

Then on 15th June the Studland Gardening Club opened several gardens around the village with proceeds going to Lewis-Manning. Teas were served at some and a fund raisers’ stall full of plants and preserves set up in another and in spite of rather changeable weather around seventy people enjoyed their stroll around the village. In all, £826 for the Hospice.

A big thank must go to all who took part in these events whether singing, opening gardens, helping and, of course, all those attending.

The next fund-raising event organised by the Studland and Swanage group is on Swanage seafront on Thursday 22nd August where there will be several stalls to browse around and a few children’s games for younger ones to enjoy.

We hope to see you there.

Yours sincerely, David Dean, on behalf of the fund raisers for the LewisManning Hospice.

Golf Croquet Anyone?

Dear Readers Swanage Croquet Club shares its ground with Swanage Cricket Club in Day’s Park just off Ulwell Road. It was set up in 1995 to provide local facilities to people of all ages and abilities who are interested in playing golf croquet. It has grown from a handful of members to over seventy today with play available three days a week.

Members of the club play friendly matches against other local clubs as well as entering a team into the South East Handicap League. The league team has played and won three matches this season - winning forty-five games out of fifty-eight, and, if successful in their next two qualifying matches, will go on to be entered into the regional finals.

The club is actively seeking new members and membership is only £50 a year to include all play, equipment, coaching and refreshments.

If you fancy trying out croquet or would like to become a member, please email the membership secretary gregvaughn44@hotmail.com Yours faithfully, Debbie Brown, by email

Improve The View

Dear Readers, I was interested in the letter from Rob Nunn on the subject of “Eyesore Needs Fixing!” (Letters, July edition - area of ‘waste ground’ near Victoria Avenue Industrial Estate).

I wish Rob Nunn luck. The Purbeck Society have been trying for about eighteen years to get Dorset County Council (as was) to take action to tidy this parcel of land up.

I wrote to them in 2002 and asked them to provide sufficient young plants to produce an attractive hedge which would both act as a screen to the adjacent buildings and to hopefully stop pedestrians from sliding down this dangerous slope. I said if they would supply the plants, then I would be happy to plant them at no cost to the county.

They replied that they would do this if I accepted responsibility for any

Beer, Ale & Cider Specialists Food served 12 noon - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm High Street, Swanage. 01929 423533 maintenance that arose from the planting. The next time the society wrote, we were told that the land was not DCC’s responsibility; but we replied that it was their land, they owned it, and after some argument, DCC said that the land was the responsibility of the Swanage Railway.

Our then chairman (the late Mike Stollery) who happened to serve on the Railway’s Management team at the time, came back to me with the message that the land was not the responsibility of the railway. This information was passed on to DCC, who appear to be masters at wriggling around problems and turning their pockets out saying no money.

Back in about 1972, I believe the council built the new footbridge and had to realign the pedestrian footpath and they did this by simply tipping more soil onto the side of the bank in such a way that it was not secure and there has been a tendency for it to move ever since. The evidence for this can be seen in the tarmac surface of the path, which now has an adverse camber and may cause pedestrians to slip down the bank in icy weather.

There was, at one time, an attractive line of trees on the bank, but sadly, they have all been cut down by persons unknown. Those trees were the property of DCC or being sensible about it, they were the property of the people who pay the rates/Council tax, but the county who manage our public assets for us took no action.

Persons unknown have also sprayed weed killer on the bank, making the eyesore worse. It is now acknowledged that trees and foliage are good for reducing carbon emissions, but the (now) Dorset Council (replacing DCC) have aided and abetted this by failing to look after our assets properly.

I could go on, but I hope Rob Nunn can press the right buttons which the Purbeck Society have so far, failed to find.

Sincerely David Gerry, Prospect Crescent, Swanage, by email.

Goodbye Friends Dear Readers, Just a handful of days after Purbeck Mobility’s tenth birthday, John, Bob and Sue have finally retired from the shop at St John’s Hill, Wareham. The shop is left in the capable hands of Andy and Lorraine, two locals, who we know will continue to cherish our lovely customers.

It’s been a privilege to look after the needs of the folk of the Isle of Purbeck and beyond, being trusted to help where we could and sometimes share their concerns and problems. We’ve worked alongside the superb local health professionals supplying equipment to the needy in their own homes and assessing the needs of vulnerable persons for relatives and friends.

Local carers have become good friends.

It was certainly a steep learning curve for us all, but I know that we have managed to assist with many a knotty issue using practical advice and a splash of humour.

We’ve had many laughs with our customers, mixed with a few tears and we will look back on our time at the Mobility Centre with a certain degree of pride.

Thank-you, dear readers, for supporting our independent venture and don’t forget to wave when you see Sue and I flashing past on our tandem.

Thanks again, Bob Richardson, Managing Director, Purbeck Mobility Limited.

Plastic Drop Off? Dear Gazette, Now that some Tesco stores in the south west are providing collection points for “soft plastics”, I wonder if it is time to ask our local supermarkets for the option of leaving their single-use plastic at their doors, for responsible disposal, rather than having to take it home?

Yours, Mary Bruce, by email.

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PURBECK GOOD NEIGHBOURS Purbeck Good Neighbours is a volunteer group who can help older people over 50 with small or difficult one-off tasks in their home.

We are here to help you! why call us!

For Example Read a letter, Reach a high cupboard, Change a light bulb, Move some furniture, Take some rubbish away, Change some batteries

Helpline - 01929 424 363 All we ask of you is you give the volunteer a minimum donation of £2 to cover expenses

Thank You Paul

Very sadly, after twenty-three years, with an aging membership and very few younger players coming forward, it has been decided that it is time to pull the final curtain on the Rex Players.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our local businesses, in particular, Joys for lending costumes, Spillers for scaffolding, the Five and Dime for the use of their premises as dressing rooms, the Tourist Information Centre for selling tickets, as well as the two Dave’s from Swanage for providing the lighting and sound, and the many local shops for displaying our publicity and providing numerous raffle prizes, but especially to the Rex for allowing us to turn the Cinema into a mini theatre for a week each year.

Finally, we must thank our core audiences who have faithfully supported us over the years. We hope that we have brought you fun and laughter together with a ray of sunshine in the depths of winter.

If we have done that, it has made the effort and the many months spent rehearsing all worthwhile. We have enjoyed ourselves as well as performing for you! Adieu With thanks, The Rex Players Committee.

Cruise Control Is Safe Dear Gazette, I was so sorry to hear that Paul Raymer died and I am very grateful to his carer who let me know. Paul loved Peveril Point and walked out most days to sit on the bench admire the view, identify the birds and talk with people.

He had a great knowledge and love of wildlife and it was he who saved the Orchids in the field above the Wessex Water Treatment Centre in Swanage.

There had been discovered over seventy Bee Orchids and a rare Wasp Orchid! Paul was generous by nature, and when he saw me packing my greetings cards for Purbeck Art Weeks, one year, he bought a quantity.

Paul also remembered I wrote poems and he encouraged an American couple to buy my book!

So, dear Paul, here is a poem for you, may your spirit be in the place you love.

For Paul They took away Your bench Here where you sat and mused.

But your spirit returns And this Orchid grew for you, I never saw One here before!

Carlotta Barrow

The Curtain Falls Dear Editor, Curtain Falls on Rex Players The first Rex Players Variety Show, “The Good Old Days”, took place in the Rex Cinema in December 1996. It was the brainchild of two Wareham shopkeepers Nelson Townsend (Our Cheeky Chappie) and Ken Fletcher, ably directed by Peter Wheeldon and Heather Fletcher.

Since then more than 12,000 people have enjoyed shows such as “The Fabulous Fifties”, “Sun Sea and Sand” and “Pack up your Troubles”. During this time, perhaps the highest accolade received was given by a visitor to the area who stated that the Show was good enough to be put on in the West End! In addition, about £80,000 has been raised for local Charities, including the Rex Cinema, where contributions have been made towards the Stannah lift, new heating and seating, and more recently the new digital projector.

Dear Editor, It is not true that cruise control can make a car aquaplane and accelerate out of control if used on wet or slippery roads as suggested by David Hollister (Purbeck Gazette July 2019).

Tim Shallcross, Head of Technical Policy at IAM RoadSmart, the advanced drivers’ and riders’ charity, answered this very question in the spring/ summer edition of the members’ magazine.

He states “cruise control maintains the vehicle at whatever speed has been set. To do this, it measures how fast the wheels are turning; if the wheels lose traction, they start to spin faster than the set speed, so the cruise system backs off the power to slow them down. The car certainly won’t accelerate.”

The advice from Tim Shallcross in slippery conditions is to accelerate, brake and steer very carefully and under full control, so it is certainly good practice to avoid using cruise control in such in such circumstances.

Yours sincerely, David Budd

S.W.A.N.A.G.E.!

Swanage Poem S Sun, sea, salt and spray: Swanage with an ‘S’: W Wonderful for visitors: there’s steam trains, boats and chess; A Art and crafts and music: jazz and folk and blues; N New and old attractions for the family to choose.

A A fort, a globe, an obelisk: and Alfred’s battle won; G Geology and fossils – oh! – gulp – I must be one?

E Excited to come back each year: I’m now aged seventy-one!

Jerry Dowlen (first visit in 1962), Orpington, Kent, by email (Chess is every Thursday morning at the Café Tratt: drop in for a friendly game.).

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Bird Watching Wonders

Dear Readers, To realise the full potential of the sights of sea birds, you need to view them from the sea. A boat trip from Swanage Pier enabled me to do this.

The trip began with a visit to the chalk cliffs by the Old Harry Rocks where we were able to see the fault line where the strata changed from horizontal to vertical when the Alps were formed. I have never seen the peregrine by the pinnacle but there were a few cormorants and gulls.

Crossing the sea past Durlston Castle the scene turned into a wonderland.

Just before the Old Harry Rocks there were about two hundred guillemots: some on a ledge just above sea level, some halfway up the cliff and a few at the top.

You can see them from the cliff top path but you cannot hear them and you are much closer at sea level. Progressing past Dancing Ledge was the highlight of the trip. The boat came in very close to a cove where there were a number of birds on ledges. As the boat got closer, we saw a puffin looking at us from a ledge, soon a second puffin emerged, and a razorbill joined them.

During the trip the rangers from Durlston told us about the rocks. The rocks west of the castle are Jurassic limestone with a bed of Portland stone under Purbeck stone. Miners seem to have dug out the Purbeck stone to leave ledges like Dancing Ledge and the Tilly Whim caves.

In the rocks are fossils of dinosaurs like iguanodons and footprints. Now the rocks are homes to seabirds that have descended from the dinosaurs.

A group of kayakers rowed alongside us and we saw fishermen on ledges, bird spotters and climbers at Dancing Ledge.

It seemed a magical place with so much more going on than you see from an evening walk or watching television.

Yours sincerely, Robin Brasher, by email.

Too Many People Dear Readers, Climate change due to human interference will always continue to worsen while the population continues to grow at alarming rates.

More houses, roads, airports, warehousing etc will be needed and “green land” including plants and trees will be lost. What is the point of cutting individual’s carbon footprint if there is an increasing number of individuals?

It appears to be a no-win situation.

The world seems to have reached the point where it can no longer sustain the numbers of humans there are. There seems to be no hope for the world unless the rapidly increasing population of the world is dramatically reduced.

There lies the problem – no one will suggest how that would be possible as they would be very unpopular. Maybe if left, Climate Change itself will solve the problem and reduce the population in its own way.

John Rowley, Hoburne Park, Swanage.

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Do YOUR Bit To Help!

Dear Sir, AN APPEAL FOR OUR PAVEMENTS The maintenance of our pavements is the responsibility of Dorset Council and any problems can be reported through the Dorset Council website.

They are also responsible for the annual programme of weedkilling, which was completed, by contractors, within Swanage and the surrounding villages on Wed 19th June.

The removal of litter (from street, bins and pavements, etc) is the responsibility Dorset Waste Partnership. In reality, their priority has become the removal of domestic and commercial refuse, with some limited road sweeping when drivers are available.

In the Purbeck district, DWP staff address littering in the very centre of both Swanage and Wareham. Elsewhere there is now NO regular removal of litter from our pavements in Purbeck by government agencies; this task now being undertaken by various unsung heroes (some of whom have been doing this for many years) and also groups such as Litter Free Purbeck and Swanage Army Link.

At the risk of being shouted down, can I encourage ALL local residents, INCLUDING second homeowners (approximately 23% of properties in Swanage), to clear dead weeds and muck from the front of your property?

If you live in a block of flats, can you help in some way too? Clearly some residents won’t be able to do this, but a kindly neighbour might be able to help out?

A few volunteers do sweep pavements when they can, however, you might appreciate that we need a helping hand, especially as we welcome summer visitors - so essential to our local economy. Maybe you could lead an effort in your local street or recognise the effort of others with the offer of a cold drink or cup of tea; it really should be a team effort!

There are some areas of wildflowers which should be left, but general weeds simply encourage the gathering of ‘detritus’ such as sand, winter grit, leaves, weeds, fag ends, litter and dog poo and full dog poo bags too.

PLEASE dispose of all you pick up in the same way as you deal with items picked up within your property.

PLEASE HELP TIDY OUR TOWN! Thank you, Frankie Roberts, Swanage, by email

Parking Problem Solved Dear Editor, May I just quote from the minutes of Corfe Castle Parish Council meeting in June?

“Parking at the end of Webbers Close has been a recurring problem, offending cars reduce visibility, posing a hazard to those pulling out of the Close” The Parish Council has composed a letter and have distributed it to the residents in Webbers Close, who have kindly agreed to put them on offending cars. When reading this my first thoughts were that it was April the 1st and it was a joke.

Firstly, the problem lies at the junction of Webbers Close, not at the end.

There has always been restricted parking at this point, in fact there were once double yellow lines there, from the Close to the Parking sign. These lines were worn away by cars parking on them and replaced with a single line which never gets checked.

The Traffic Warden patrols West Street on a regular basis when checking West Street and the Car Park. All the Parish Council needed to do was to contact D.C. and sort the problem out. In fact, it would not be a problem to get the Warden to turn right out of the car park, go about one hundred yards. Got ‘em. Problem solved.

J Christchurch, by hand.

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TELLING IT LIKE IT IS...

We Are But Small Cogs....

by David Hollister

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t wasn’t long ago that nine district councils were merged to form “Dorset Council” in the interests of cost-saving. Well, the planning departments have all been merged and now I’m told that there aren’t enough councillors to sit on the necessary planning bodies! And that new planning procedures have resulted in Parish Councils only being allowed twenty-one days in which to submit comments on planning applications.

This will mean that some applications won’t get published on the planning agendas and notice boards prior to the PC’s comments being submitted to county, and instead the county’s decision will be reported back to the PC after it’s taken place. Done Deal. I think it was me – in a previous edition – who warned that the first casualty of the amalgamation of councils would be democracy.

The 15p charge for phoning police non-emergency number 101 will be scrapped next year. The Home Office said it would provide £5m to cover the cost of the thirty million annual calls.

Police and government don’t get the money from the calls – it goes to the phone companies. Vodafone has said that it would scrap the charge for pay-as-you-go customers, but from April 2020 the 15p fee will end for everyone. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said getting rid of it would “benefit millions of people every year”. Now you can sit on the end of a phone waiting to speak to an “adviser” for hours without paying for the privilege.

Personally, I feel that if the government can’t provide an ‘emergency service’ that actually works, they should stop wasting money on pretending that they actually give a damn about minor crime.

As we have all seen locally, petty crime continues in the countryside because our rotten government has reduced funding for the police to the point where they simply haven’t the manpower to take on the thieves. I read a report alleging that someone phoning to report the theft of a minidigger was told “not a lot of point in our getting involved, it’s probably in Europe by now.”

I recommend anybody who has a horse box or caravan or a mini-digger to paint their post code in big letters on the roof, like a police car has; it can then easily be picked out by police helicopters when reported stolen.

Police like helicopters! Much more fun than pounding the beat……..

It was good the see in last month’s Gazette, the response from traders and others to the looming environmental catastrophe. It’s also good to know than various local councils are recognising that climate change is happening and supporting the declaration of a climate emergency by Dorset Council, calling on the government to increase its ambition to adopt more ambitious targets for reaching net zero emissions. Now I will wait with bated breath to see what Dorset Council actually does other than talk.

In the interest of saving just one tree, how about putting a stop to all the useless paperwork regularly issued by Dorset Council banging on about their achievements? The greatest achievement would be to put this online only. As could be done with all the junk that accompanies the Council Tax bills; easily replaced with one line on the bills themselves, reading “to find out how we raise and spend our money, please see our website.” Paper bills could be eliminated and could be sent online on request, as banks and credit card companies do.

Then let’s extend this to all the junk that accompanies your daily or weekend newspaper. At least the ‘Daily Mail’ has stopped wrapping it in plastic! It should be illegal for unsolicited junk mail to be delivered to any house displaying a ‘no junk mail’ sticker in the window. And if that includes your Purbeck Gazette, there are thousands available at numerous pickup points throughout Purbeck. Or of course - paperless - online!!

I’m over seventy. The generation that re-cycled a lot as our parents did.

The next generation developed technology that made life easier and used plastic as an answer to everything. Generally speaking, our grandchildren’s generation have never been shown how to save anything. Now they’re beginning to fight back and not before time.

Event organisers such as Purbeck Valley Folk Festival re-use and recycle

as much as they can, and have adopted re-usable glasses for drinks being sold on the site.

Bestival have stated categorically that all onsite bars will now stock CanO Water in place of plastic bottles, and that they are encouraging all traders to be plastic-free. CanO Water is available in a resealable 330ml can – convenient for use on the go and environmentally friendly in the high level of recycling of aluminium cans available in the UK. We at Harmans Cross Fete on Bank Holiday Monday are also doing our bit. We have decided that water will be freely available on site and that re-usable or recyclable cups will be sold for less than the cost of a plastic bottle of water. Or – bring your own cups! Let me extend the suggestion to all Purbeck event organisers to do likewise.

By refusing to encourage single use plastics you’re helping the world to have cleaner oceans, streets and reducing the huge amounts of waste being put into landfill.

Last month I mentioned that the Dorset Wildlife Trust – Dorset’s largest nature conservation charity - were lopping and felling trees without consulting Parish Councils – in this particular case, Church Knowle Parish Council. Now I read that they had been invited to a meeting of CKPC to answer questions but “no-one was able to attend.” This seems to be arrogance of the first order and I strongly recommend that anyone donating funds to this lot should seriously reconsider doing so.

Actually, notwithstanding the efforts of Church Knowle Parish Council, Dorset Council, or indeed HM Government (If they can ever tear their eyes away from their own navels). The fact is that the planet occupied by 7.7 billion people is being trashed by four million people cutting down the trees at the rate of a football pitch every second (Google stats).

I watched the recent TV coverage with horror. Yes, these Brazilian farmers need a livelihood, but not at the expense of totally destroying the planet for the rest of us and our children.

What is the UN doing to stop them? How much longer will it be allowed to go on?

Makes a bit of a nonsense of the complaints about emissions from our patio heaters, doesn’t it?!

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ON HOLIDAY? WELCOME TO PURBECK!

WE LOVE OUR ISLAND, SO PLEASE DON’T DROP LITTER DURING YOUR STAY; WE REALLY DON’T LIKE IT! THANK YOU! :)

Another Successful Event! Worth Fete Raises £5,000

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fter another successful Fête that saw a significant increase of numbers attending, due in large part to the enthusiastic volunteers who put together an outstanding event, we broke the £5,000 threshold for the first time and on the evening of Monday, the 24th June we were delighted to present cheques to our selected local charities.

Nick Viney - Village Hall Chair, Trish Clarke - The Wave Youth, Peter Handy - Fête Chair, Richard Docherty - The Wave Youth, Angela Bell and Chris Meadows - The Dubber, Yvonne Spencer and Jo Lurie Begbie - Wild Flowers, James Croker and Wendy King - MyTime for Young Carers, and Jack Ross - Fête Organiser MyTime for Young Carers – On receiving the cheque James Croker said: “Our Outdoor Centre in Worth Matravers gives young carers somewhere fun, safe and secluded where they can escape and we are also looking to get more involved in enabling these kids to develop futures not necessarily locked into Care.

The Wave Youth – Richard Docherty said: “We want to see young people in and around Swanage be the best they can be, see them engaging with the local community, and we do that through events and regular sessions in local schools where kids can talk to us about any of their concerns to

help them find a way forward.

The Dubber – Our Parish Magazine with local news and stories and information, we all agreed that we would be lost without. Receiving the donation, Angela Bell, the Editor said: “With increasing costs, especially ‘printer ink’ we have had to slim down the Dubber to save money, so the donation is most welcome.”

She went on to give credit to Chris Meadows for the heavy work he does printing the Dubber and in turn he thanked the many teams of distributors who get it through people’s doors. We were keen to add that it wouldn’t happen at all without the dedication of Angela and Chris for which we are most grateful.

Begbie Wild Flower Meadow – Jo Lurie and Yvonne Spencer were delighted to receive a donation towards this comparatively new project to brighten our village and went on to tell us something of their plans to expand the strip that is right now, at its best and encouraged everybody, especially our Village Hall Chairman, to go up to Begbie Field to have a look.

Worth Village Hall – The balance of the funds went to the Village Hall specifically as a donation towards new heavy duty tables purchased to replace those that nobody living today could remember acquiring, but which have finally succumbed to the deadly wood boring beetle.

It was a very pleasant evening and recipients of the donations and the Fête Team responsible for creating the funds alike were delighted with the outcome and set off to continue their dedication to the worthy causes represented.

As a reminder of what a wonderful day it was, and to see pics of the Fête presentations do have a look at the 2019 Village Fête Gallery on our website www.worthmatraversvillagehall.org.

Thank you to everyone who was part of the Fête Team and thank you to all who came to our presentation evening.

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HUGE well done to Swanage 4th Brownies for their wonderful initiave now in place in Swanage.....

They have placed dog poo bags in recycled, decorated plastic containers, currently situated around Swanage in dog walking areas.

Please help our local Scouts help us to keep our environment clean and tidy for all - make use of the bags if you’re a dog owner and please dispose of the full bags responsibily - this does not include hanging them on trees or depositing them in bushes.....!!

Development In Purbeck Area - The Next Step Next step in process to help shape development in the Purbeck area has begun public examination of the Purbeck Local Plan for the former Purbeck District area began during July in Wareham.

The first week of hearings saw discussions on Green Belt, housing need and requirement, legal compliance, and the strategy for development.

The sessions varied in participation but at times there were up to twenty people around the table discussing elements of the plan the inspector wanted to explore. Councillors, Dorset Council Officers, residents and stakeholders took part in the sessions and members of the public attended to watch the proceedings.

The Purbeck Local Plan covers issues such as how to protect the area’s outstanding environment, where housing will be built, restricting the number of second homes, and retaining community facilities.

Consultations on the Purbeck Local Plan have taken place in 2015, 2016 and 2018. The council also engaged with town and parish councils, experts, individuals, residents’ groups and planning professionals.

Dorset Council has committed to undertake a list of actions before the next set of hearings in August.

The Council will also be preparing for the final set of hearings taking place during the week commencing 5th August. The sessions will concentrate on the housing allocations, affordable housing, employment, infrastructure and monitoring.

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Blast From The Past!

This month, A Decade Ago...

n the August 2009 edition, then-Studland Parish Council Chairperson, Mrs Sara Brown, wrote in to offer ‘corrections’ to previous published ascertations with regards to the seahorse colony situated in Studland Bay. Sara argued there was no evidence, as suggested by the Seahorse Trust, that anchors cause ‘a huge amount’ of damage to the sea grass beds. Sara stated that the seahorses had been resident for over fifty years in Studland and had not been recently ‘discovered’ as suggested by the Seahorse Trust. Sara said that the council would ‘vigorously oppose any naming or shaming of boats’ and that sailors were at liberty to ‘use the bay without the invasion of their civil liberties’.

Sara finished off by saying that there was little support for this group (the ‘Studland Seagrass and Seahorse Study group’) or for the tagging of seahorses. Today, Studland is officially a recognised Marine Protection Zone. The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has recognised that anchoring and mooring is having a detrimental affect on the seagrass beds at Studland and elsewhere, so they have produced a leaflet to tell their members and to advise others on what to do in and around seagrass meadows. In 2018, experienced divers failed to find any protected seahorses in the seagrass meadows, where they were once a common sight. In 2008, about forty spiny seahorses were recorded in Studland Bay, but none had been spotted there since early 2015, until one was found in the summer of 2017. Dives organised by the Seahorse Trust in 2018 only managed to find a dead seahorse by late May. Purbeck Producers were still in ‘full swing’ in 2009, with regular markets selling locally-produced items around Purbeck. They wrote an article proclaiming: ‘Shock! Horror! Meat starts life as a baby animal!’ This followed a well-publicised case whereby Eastfield Primary School in Leicestershire hit the news for bringing piglets into the school environment, teaching the children to care for them, love them and help them mature, before they became sausages - which were then eaten by the children.

Outcry was heard across the land, parents decried the practice, declaring it as ‘horrific’. The pupils stated the sausages were delicious - and they had also learn a valuable lesson - where their food comes from. The practice was set to continue..... Purbeck Producers explained that if you’re going to consume meat, then it is better to know where and how that meat was reared - lamb is not just a chunk of meat or a chop - it was once a living, cute, cuddly animal. Sadly, Purbeck Producers as a group disbanded some time ago, with many of the original producers now selling their wares through various local outlets.

National Coastwatch up at Peveril Point in Swanage reported that a pod of four Bottlenose Dolphins were spotted on June 14th 2009 off South Ledge and a Basking Shark was sighted by fishermen two miles off the Swanage coast.

Hugely popular Gazette columnist, Chug (pictured below), continued to offer-up insightful snippets and quotes on a monthly basis throughout 2009 - as well as taking many organisations (large and small) to task with his witty and hard-hitting columns on a wide range of subjects. Chug (aka ‘Little Man’) is still missed and often mentioned by long-term readers and we’re sure his advice would still be welcome today, if only the Little Man were still with us....

Regular columnist, Mya Pope-Weidemann, was working part-time at the New and Secondhand Bookshop in Swanage and discovered local religious fundamentalisim at work in the town whilst at work, writing about it in her August column in the Gazette. An unwelcome visitor had been popping into the bookshop and placing some extreme Christian leaflets in targeted books ranging from New Age philosophy and the occult, to

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horror, fantasy and even Harry Potter. The leaflets urged the reader, who may think he/she ‘belongs to the right club’ to instead ‘grasp hold of [the] truth, come to Jesus, your only saviour, and pray.’ A second leaflet, entitled ‘The Supernatural: is it dangerous?’ was more extreme, contrasting the ‘loving and gracious’ nature of God with the ‘damnation awaiting anyone involved in, or interested in reading about the occult, grouping clairvoyance and tarot readings with Satanism (which is a off-shoot of Christianity!) and witchcraft, promising ‘terrifying dreams, depression, fascination with pornography or sexual perversions and violence’ among other side-effects of reading about, or involvement with, the occult.

These leaflets were hidden, without permission, in what were seen to be ‘inappropriate’ books, which included Harry Potter. Those purchasing the books were obviously shocked to discover the unwelcome ‘addition’ to their purchase. Thankfully no such material has been found in recent years.

Finally, children from Swanage Middle School (the school is no longer in existence), worked with local artists, Antonia Phillips and Lizzie Induni, to produce a fifty-foot painting on the playground wall (pictured, below).

The piece was based on a poem entitled ‘Sea Fever’ by John Masefield.

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Dorset Council Climate Change Panel Meets For First Time Dorset Council has brought together its new Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel for the first time. he panel was established following the declaration of a climate change emergency at Dorset Council back in May. It will work in partnership with organisations across Dorset to develop its climate emergency plan for Dorset.

With a cross-party membership of elected members and senior officers, the panel came together on Tuesday 2 July to begin discussions on how the council can set carbon reduction targets and how it will consider and develop proposals for policy and action that addresses climate change in Dorset.

Panel chairman Cllr Ray Bryan outlined his vision for how the panel should work, emphasising that politics should be kept out of the discussions, that recommendations would be made based on fact-based evidence and that a frank, honest and transparent approach will always be emphasised.

There was broad support across the panel for direct involvement from the public, with invites to be extended to various groups to talk directly to councillors about the issues at hand. It was proposed that representatives from Extinction Rebellion would be invited to the next meeting to present to members what Dorset Council could be doing to help reduce and mitigate climate change.

Recommendations from the panel will be passed to Dorset Council’s Cabinet for consideration. One of the first ideas to be investigated will be the possible introduction of new carbon-based checks and testing for council proposals.

This will allow Dorset residents and councillors to see the environmental impact of the council’s future decisions and look at how the amount of carbon produced can be reduced or mitigated by other “green” initiatives.

A detailed presentation was made to the panel by Dorset Council’s Community Energy officer, which emphasised the seriousness of climate change and why it is important that the council take swift action to play its part in helping reduce carbon emissions.

Members of the panel also voiced support for contacting local MPs and requesting financial support from central government for future carbonreduction initiatives in the future.

The Climate Change Executive Advisory Panel will reconvene in September. In the meantime, members will bring together their list of priorities for council services that can be looked at to create a Forward Plan. Terms of reference – what the panel will be responsible for – will also be finalised at the next meeting.

Cllr Ray Bryan, panel chairman and Cabinet Member for Highways, Travel and Environment, said: “This coming together of councillors across the political divide to talk about the problem of climate change is a significant step in helping to tackle the issue and demonstrates we are preparing to take action.

“Dorset Council is already doing some great work in helping reduce our carbon footprint. We are pulling this information together to establish a baseline so that we can see which areas we could be developing, and which need to be looked at as a priority.”

“By listening to the concerns of Dorset residents and communities, elected members and council officers can start to make important changes to the way we deliver our services. This will help in the fight against climate change and work toward providing a healthier environment in the future for the people we serve.”

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Use Your Noodle For Nurdles!

The ‘Mary Dwen’ is launched to help clean-up Dorset’s beaches

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itter Free Dorset & Litter Free Coast & Sea launched a fantastic new beach cleaning device named in honour of a Purbeckian woman who has removed over half a million nurdles from Swanage beach.

The ‘Trommel’ was unveiled as part of a surprise tribute to Purbeck local, Mary Dwen, who has spent thousands of hours over ten years or more sifting nurdles (pre-production plastic pellets) from the sands of Swanage beach, using nothing more than a tea strainer, to protect coastal and marine wildlife from starving or choking on these and other small plastics.

Representatives from Litter Free Coast and Sea and Litter Free Dorset, together with the Mayor of Swanage, children from St Mary’s Catholic Primary School, Swanage and volunteers from Litter-free Purbeck were there to watch Mary unveil the trommel which was named in her honour.

Swanage Mayor Mike Bonfield said “It’s great to be here paying tribute to such an inspirational person. Mary has and still does extraordinary work to spot and find the tiny nurdles that lurk in the sand. Thanks to her fantastic efforts there are far fewer bits of plastic entering the seas from Dorset beaches.”

The trommel, made by Devon campaigners ‘Nurdle’ is a hand-operated rotary filter that effectively sifts plastics from sand, making it so much easier for volunteer beach cleaners to remove the hazardous fragments.

Not only is it highly effective at removing micro-plastics but it is a very good way of helping children understand that it’s not just large pieces of plastic that pose an environmental and wildlife hazard but hidden and invisible marine microplastics too.

Sophie Colley from Litter Free Dorset said: “I am thrilled that Litter Free

Dorset has been able to fund this project out of the Highstreet Clean up Fund. It is always important to recognise the amazing work of local residents. Mary’s nurdle hunts and Litter Free Purbeck’s numerous beaches cleans have created a catalyst for more community engagement in Swanage.

I hope the ‘Mary Dwen’ will continue to inspire minds to think differently about plastic use for summers to come.”

Bridget Mayes, Coordinator of Litter-free Purbeck’s beach cleaning group Swanage Beach Buddies, said: “We were bowled over to hear a few years ago about what Mary has been quietly doing for some many years. This is backbreaking and dedicated work by someone born and bred in Purbeck who loves its beautiful beaches and cares for its wildlife in this way.”

Naming the trommel after Mary helps highlight the amazing work she does, and we hope will encourage people to pick up small pieces of plastic, but also perhaps to think about reducing their plastic use so fewer nurdles are shipped around the world.

Litter Free Coast & Sea Co-ordinator Gwen Hawkins said “This simple, but highly effective device to remove pesky microplastics from Dorset beaches, will be popping up on beaches along the coast, used by Litter Free Coast & Sea’s Beach Clean Volunteer groups.

Pictured: Top: The trommel being unveiled on Swanage Beach, much to Mary’s surprise! Bottom left: Mary sifting the sands in the winter several years ago, on Swanage Beach. Below: Mary Dwen on Swanage beach, 2017.

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Wareham Town Council Update

Julie, our Gazette correspondent, details the goings on in recent council meetings.....

News from Wareham Town Council June bout two thirds of the way towards Paris from Cherbourg lies the Normandy town of Conchesen-Ouche which has been twinned with Wareham for forty years. The anniversary was celebrated in France

by Councillor Cleaton and others.

Dorset Councillor Ezzard sits on the Eastern Area Planning committee, the Resources Scrutiny Committee and the Strategic Planning Forum while Councillor Holloway is a member of the Corporate Parenting Board which is concerned with “looked after” children and care leavers and the Health Scrutiny Committee. You can contact Councillor Ezzard on 01929 550138 and Councillor Holloway on 07783362330. Residents should all have received the Dorset Council news magazine.

The Town Council approved the appointment of Kirsty Riglar as Acting Town Clerk and Responsible Financial Officer until a permanent Town Clerk is recruited. Wareham Town Council now comprises three Conservatives, eight Liberal Democrats and five Independent members and a Standing Order states that membership of the committees will follow the same proportions, so committees of seven will be allocated four, two and one. Debate arose over the composition of the nine-member Policy, Resources and Finance Committee and despite objection by Councillor Russell, five, three and one was settled on.

The Planning and Transport Committee had objected on several grounds to a first-floor extension of Premier Foods at Carey shops. Work was to start at the former Cottee’s site but not immediately on the rotunda because of a pigeons’ nest. A historical meeting would take place at the site.

In February, planning permission was granted to Pegasus Life to build two bungalows, two chalet bungalows and five two-storey houses. Two of the dwellings will be accessed from Wyatts Lane, the remainder from East Street.

The public is welcome to attend the next meetings of the Town Council on Tuesdays 6th August and 17th September at 7pm in the Town Hall. For further information, call 01929 553006 or visit the website at www.wareham-tc.gov.uk.

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At the time of writing, the Sandbanks Ferry is off until at least 12th August 2019 (according to their press release)

PLEASE BE SENSIBLE WHILST IN STUDLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS DURING THIS TIME as you will be at the far end of the peninsula and with busier roads (due to the ferry closure), ambulances and emergency response vehicles may struggle to reach you in good time, due to increased traffic in Purbeck.

STUDLAND AND SWANAGE ARE OPEN AS USUAL!

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“Sorry, did you say ess for sugar? Or eff for Freddy?” ith the holiday season in full swing, August is probably our peak month. On a warm Sunday it is not uncommon for watchkeepers to record around 250 vessels passing by the Lookout. This increase in traffic is one of the reasons we extend our opening hours and throughout August we maintain a watch from 0900 until just after sunset.

It’s always a bonus if the vessel has got a name but we often see unusual spellings or puns which makes recording them slightly problematical. To help we make use of the NATO phonetic alphabet, perhaps more officially denoted as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet.

Each letter of the alphabet is assigned a codeword, so that critical combinations of letters and numbers are most likely to be pronounced and understood by those who exchange voice messages by radio or telephone, regardless of language differences or the quality of the communication channel.

The 26 code words in alphabetical order as follows: Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, X-ray, Yankee, Zulu.

The origins of the phonetic alphabet go back to just prior to World War I and the development and widespread adoption of two-way radio. The Royal Navy were the first to use the format and at least two of the terms are sometimes still used by UK civilians to spell words over the phone, namely F for Freddie and S for Sugar.

The first civilian use of a standard spelling language came about in the mid-1920s with the development of commercial air travel.

During World War II, many nations used their own versions of a spelling alphabet. The U.S. alphabet became known as “Able Baker” after the words for A and B. This became adopted by many of the allied forces After World War II, with many aircraft and ground personnel from the allied armed forces, “Able Baker” was officially adopted for use in international aviation.

As telecommunications and global travel increased there were many studies into how to make the language universal. The current set of words were adopted by the International Civil Aviation Organisation in the late 1950’s and by the International Maritime Organisation in 1965.

In the official version of the alphabet the non-English spellings Alfa and Juliett are used. Alfa is spelled with an f as it is in most European languages because the English and French spelling alpha would not be pronounced properly by native speakers of some other languages – who may not know that “ph” should be pronounced as f. Juliett is spelled with a “tt” for French speakers, because they may otherwise treat a single final “t” as silent.

When visitors drop into the lookout and hear us spelling the name of a vessel using this method, we often get asked why we are doing this.

Hopefully the last few paragraphs explain why. It’s quite fun to try and get our younger visitors to try and spell their name using the method.

Practice makes perfect and if you’re sailing past the Lookout, give us a call on Channel 65 and tell us the name of your vessel.

This is Sierra, Whiskey, Alfa, November, Alfa, Golf, Echo – November, Charlie, India listening on Channel 65. Out!

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Help MS Sufferers With A Walk, Roll or Stroll!

People in the South West called to help stop multiple sclerosis (MS) with a walk, roll or stroll national charity is inviting people in the South West to start their own DIY fundraiser and raise life-changing funds for multiple sclerosis (MS) research. Following the success of the annual ‘MS Walk’, the MS Society has launched the new ‘My MS Walk’ – an accessible and inclusive option that allows anyone, anywhere to fundraise with a walk, roll or stroll in their local community.

MS affects more than 100,000 people in the UK, with a further one in four likely to know someone affected. It is often painful and exhausting and can cause problems with how we walk, move, see, think and feel.

Stuart Nixon is an MS Society Ambassador, and has lived with progressive MS since the age of 14. He is a My MS Walk Champion, having organised his own walk in 2013 that inspired the original MS Walk: “For the MS Society’s 60th Anniversary in 2013 I decided to try something special. ‘Stu Steps Up,’ as it became known, was a 60km walk around London. It was a walk with a difference – because I can’t.

“With a specially designed walking frame and support from my wife Marie and my friends, we walked from Buckingham Palace, all around London and back to the Palace again. We ‘walked’ for over nine days and raised £75,000 in the process. If I can do it, you can!”

Walks can be whatever distance you like, can take place wherever you want, and the MS Society will provide all the materials and support you need to make it a success.

Nick Moberly, Chief Executive at the MS Society, said: “We’re incredibly excited to launch ‘My MS Walk’, and can’t wait to celebrate communities coming together across the UK to raise vital funds for MS research.

“More than 100,000 people in the UK live with MS and scientists believe we are closer than ever to having treatments for everyone. We believe we can stop MS and, by organising your own walk, you’ll play an important part in getting us there.”

To get handy tips and resources on how to organise a ‘My MS Walk’, or for more information go to: www.mssociety.org.uk/my-ms-walk

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PURBECK GOOD NEIGHBOURS Purbeck Good Neighbours is a volunteer group who can help older people over 50 with small or difficult one-off tasks in their home.

We are here to help you! why call us!

For Example Read a letter, Reach a high cupboard, Change a light bulb, Move some furniture, Take some rubbish away, Change some batteries

Helpline - 01929 424 363 All we ask of you is you give the volunteer a minimum donation of £2 to cover expenses

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elcome to August and to two new PCSOs; PCSO Beth Grew 7120 and PCSO David Hamilton 7122 to the Purbeck team; they will both be operating out of Wareham; no doubt you will be seeing them out and about getting to know their new patch.

So, what have we been doing? Well, in the period 01 June – 04 July 2019 we dealt with a total of 564 occurrences in Purbeck, of which 183 were recorded crimes resulting in 59 arrests.

Unfortunately, 103 of these occurrences were motor vehicle collision reports. We are never going to eliminate road traffic collisions, but by taking responsibility for your actions and giving consideration to all road users we can help to reduce them.

Purbeck officers also attended the joint emergency event that took place at the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Station in Wareham.

It was a successful event; so much so that there are moves afoot to repeat it next year.

Along with the pride events that are taking place there is the usual seasonal increase of visitor numbers to the area. This is therefore an ideal opportunity to emphasise and encourage the reporting of hate crime/incidents from victims who may not feel able to. By reporting hate crimes or incidents, whether you are a victim, a witness or you are reporting on behalf of someone else, you may prevent it happening to someone else.

Even if an incident may not constitute a criminal offence it can be just as damaging. We need to know it is happening so we can understand the extent and impact of discrimination or prejudice and can better respond to it. Please visit our site for more information. https:// www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online/report-a-hate-crime-or-incident/ Finally, if you need to contact Dorset Police, please call our Police

Charity Finds Room To Reward Hospice’s ‘Hidden Heroes’

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hree volunteers from Forest Holme Hospice were given a surprise when Christchurch-based charity, Room To Reward, presented them with a complimentary hotel stay for a well-earned break as a thank you for all their hard work and dedication.

‘Hidden Heroes’ Sue Brown, Elaine Howitt and Margaret Norris were nominated by the Forest Holme to acknowledge their commitment in supporting the ward and fundraising department. The Poole hospice, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, provides end-of-life care and support to more than 1,000 people and their families each year with advanced cancer and other life-limiting illnesses across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck.

Kirsty Perks, Fundraiser at Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said: “All our volunteers are amazing and we really could not do what we do without them. It’s almost impossible to just choose three people but we will definitely be nominating again next year as Room To Reward is such a fantastic charity and it is a really lovely way to reward our volunteers.”

Room to Reward partners with hotels across the U.K who donate their anticipated unsold rooms to the scheme. Charities are then invited to nominate their Hidden Heroes for a one-two night, bed and breakfast, complimentary break to enjoy with a friend or loved one.

So far, over 400 hotels throughout the U.K. have joined the initiative and more than 700 inspirational people have enjoyed a well-earned break.

It’s all about making a little bit of a difference to those who make such a huge difference to others.

Adam Terpening, Director of Room to Reward, said: “Room to Reward is a unique charity created to give something back and say ‘thank you’ to people who give up their time and make a difference to those in need.

Up and down the country, there are so many people helping, caring and loving others. Our simple, free initiative takes a wasted asset and uses it to recognise these Hidden Heroes.” See more at www.roomtoreward.org

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.

Don’t forget to visit us on our Facebook page Facebook.com/ Purbeck-police and Twitter - @PurbeckPolice – we really value your support and comments. You can also see our latest priorities and up and coming events at https://www.dorset.police.uk/neighbourhoodpolicing/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 and 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 or 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.

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Join Us For Swanage Lifeboat Week 2019!

019 is already set to be one of the busiest years for Swanage RNLI with the lifeboats having launched more than 30 times, nine rescues in May alone.

The volunteer lifeboat crew have attended a wide variety of rescues to help those in trouble at sea, in sometimes very challenging conditions.

To enable our crew to be able to handle the different situations they face, they train weekly to build up the necessary skills. If you'd like to see the lifeboats launch, come and visit the station on training night, usually every Wednesday at 7pm.

In recent years a number of our long standing crew have retired or moved away which led us to recruit a number of new volunteers.

These new members have been busy undertaking regular training over the last two years in order to become fully qualified shore and lifeboat crew, and all their hard work is paying off, as this year, they complete, or near the end of their training plans.

Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers and the support from our community Swanage Lifeboat Station is able to provide a volunteer-led lifesaving service around a local coastline, working alongside RNLI lifeguards and local Coastguard. To help raise funds for our local station, the Swanage volunteer crew and fundraisers are putting on Swanage Lifeboat Week.

Dates and full details on facing page.

Please come and support us, we look forward to seeing you there!

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Swanage Lifeboat Week 2017. All pics by Tim Crabb

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YOUR Pictures.....

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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!

Sunday sunrise over Wool, by Emma Edgeley-Long

Weird and wonderful Agglestone Rock, by Denise Exon

Jurassic coastline, by Rose White

Jurassic coastline, by Rose White

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It’s summertime in Purbeck! Our favourite time of year on this special isle, along with autumn, winter and spring, of course!

Every season is perfect on the Isle of Purbeck!

(Which, despite the name, is not a true island! We’re a peninsula, with road access, so panic not about the ferry being off - the traffic might get pretty awful, but it does every summer. Worry will not change the situation, so be thankful we’re not going back a few hundred years when the only access on and off the ‘isle’ was at Holme Bridge.....!!)

We have loads going on throughout August - over the next ten pages we feature local businesses who’d like to you to pop in this month.... take them up on their invitation!

Go see what they have to offer - you may be surprised!

SANDBANKS FERRY - LINKING THE ISLE OF PURBECK WITH SANDBANKS NO SERVICE UNTIL AUGUST 12TH, ACCORDING TO FERRY COMPANY

SWANAGE AND STUDLAND ARE STILL FULLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS! IF YOU’RE VISITING THE ISLE OF PURBECK, PLEASE LEAVE A LITTLE EXTRA TRAVEL TIME TO ALLOW FOR ADDITIONAL TRAFFIC THIS SUMMER. CONSIDER USING THE ‘PARK AND RIDE’ TRAIN SERVICE AT NORDEN OR HAVE A LOOK AT THE LOCAL BUS SERVICE - KEEP OUR ROADS MOVING!

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Steam Service between Swanage and Norden Monday 22nd July to Sunday 1st 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 £15 Return, Child (5-15) £8 Return, Family (2A + 3C) £39 Return.

Diesel Service between Wareham and Corfe Castle (operated by South Western Railway). Diesel services between Wareham and Corfe Castle operating Saturdays only until 7th September and Bank Holiday Monday 26th August three times a day.

Depart Wareham 11:17, 13:12, 15:12. Depart Corfe Castle 12:10, 14:45, 15:45. Arrive Corfe Castle 11:35, 13:30, 15:30. Arrive Wareham 12:37, 15:07, 16:05 Adult £5 Return, Child (5-15) Up to 2 children go free with each adult.

Tickets available from South Western Railway online, at any mainline ticket office or ticket vending machine or on the train.

Swanage Carnival and Regatta Sat 27th July – Sat 3rd August Steam trains will operate every forty minutes between Norden, Corfe Castle and Swanage 10:00 - 18:00. Fireworks specials will operate on Saturday 27th and Wednesday 31st July, Saturday 3rd August.

Classic Transport Rally at Harmans Cross Friday 6th – Sunday 8th September Travel by train to enjoy a superb array of classic road transport from yesteryear with displays of vintage vehicles and motorcycles, classic cars, commercials, tractors and stationary engines. Stalls and refreshments.

Full details of all our events, dining trains, timetables and fares can be found at www.swanagerailway.co.uk

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Sunny Days Ahead With Your Purbeck Holiday Letting

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taycations are on the rise and no more so than in the beautiful peninsula of Purbeck. Letting your holiday home with cottages.com, the UK’s largest managed holiday letting business, couldn’t be simpler.

Already this year it has seen a 23% growth in its portfolio, compared to the same period in 2018, as second homeowners look to take advantage of the predicted growth in staycations in 2019 and 2020 and the tax opportunities holiday lets now present over buy to let.

With regional representatives on the ground, plus the backing of a national brand with a multi-million-pound marketing budget, you will have the perfect formula for showcasing your property.

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Fun For All At Swanage & Purbeck Rotary Fete & Craft Fair

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he Rotary Fete and Craft Fair takes place on Sandpit Field in Swanage on 8th August from 10.30am - 4.30pm and promises to be bigger and better, with attractions and interest for the whole family.

The entertainments programme features magician Kevin Burke, Karen Grant, Andrew Cannon Band and Curly the Busker. Kevin will also be teaching circus skills and looking down from high on his stilts.

The children’s games proved very popular last year and are again part of the Fete. There will also be a wide range of children’s rides for all ages.

Why not enter your dog in the Novelty Dog Show? It’s free and fun to enter and watch and - who knows - your dog could become a star!

There will be an excellent selection of stalls on the field and crafts in the large marquee. You won’t go hungry! There’s an all-day barbeque and delicious food and drink, including a Pimm’s and Prosecco bar. As far as possible, we have followed the lead from Glastonbury by not using single-use plastic.

The grand raffle, with a first prize of £200 and a large number of other great prizes, will be drawn at 4pm.

The Fete and Craft Fair not only provides a day out for all, but raises a substantial amount of money, with the profit going to local and international good causes. The event has kindly been sponsored by Rotary’s Business Partners For further information visit the Swanage & Purbeck website, Facebook or Twitter.

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Cavendum est tibi Agitator... (look it up!)

by David Hollister

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he average speed cameras along the A338 Spur Road are now live – almost four months after they were due to be turned on.

Six average speed cameras have been installed on the dual carriageway to support the new permanent 50mph speed limit, which came into effect in August 2018.

Three cameras have been positioned on the southbound carriageway between the Blackwater Junction and Cooper Dean Roundabout, with three further cameras mirroring these on the northbound carriageway.

You have been warned.

The Holes Bay road into Poole, was once a 60 is now a 40 limit. Wessex Way which was once a 60 is now a 40 limit. Some of us feel that we drivers deserve a reasoned explanation of ever–reducing speed limits bearing in mind the recent huge advances in vehicle safety. But those reasons are there for all to see, aren’t they? There is simply too much traffic on too few roads, most of which are dangerous and poorly maintained.

Whether we like it or not, times and attitudes must change. Drivers must learn to live with the ‘horseless carriage’ all over again because a journey on our roads these days is very much in line with the old army adage – hurry up and wait.

But whether as pedestrians, cyclists, motor-bikers or car drivers, there has to come a time when the ‘blame someone else’ culture has to stop, and we start taking responsibility for our own well-being and that of others.

We must make a choice, or have it made for us by someone else.

On average drivers spend £3,000 on their first cars, which is a pretty serious investment. Mine was £75 but that was back in 1966! It was a total piece of rubbish, but I was too big-headed as a teenager to acknowledge that I’d been ‘had’.

Eventually, with the help of Trading Standards, it went back to the dealer for comprehensive repair. But then it was amazing; my little Mini ended up on its side, on its roof, being straightened out with a sledgehammer, and eventually being brush-painted a different colour almost every week to fool the police, but YOU really don’t need that sort of hassle and times have changed a great deal since then.

I read a study commissioned by Parkers.co.uk which suggested that a large number of UK drivers spend thousands on their first car without even getting it checked over first! Cars are one of the most expensive purchases you will make in your life. Making sure they’re right is crucial as if you buy something unreliable it could spend a lot of time broken down and off the road. Or you could be buying a car with hidden safety risks or issues which could cause harm to you and others.

The study found that “63 per cent of new drivers failed to research their purchase properly or carry out relevant checks; seven in ten admitted they didn’t really know what they were looking for when buying their first car while 40 per cent didn’t even test-drive the vehicle In addition to this, almost half (49 per cent) of the 1,000 first-time car buyers polled regretted their purchase”.

Keith Adams, editor of Parkers.co.uk, said: “Buying your first car can be very much a head vs heart decision, with drivers often excited and

At the time of writing, the Sandbanks Ferry is off until at least 12th August 2019 (according to their press release).

PLEASE BE SENSIBLE WHILST IN STUDLAND AND SURROUNDING AREAS DURING THIS TIME as you will be at the far end of the peninsula and with busier roads (due to the ferry closure), ambulances and emergency response vehicles may struggle to reach you in good time, due to increased traffic in Purbeck.

STUDLAND AND SWANAGE ARE OPEN AS USUAL!

overwhelmed by the experience.

A lot of people are jumping straight in and buying a car without doing the necessary research or carrying out the relevant checks and this can create problems down the line.

“Buyers who rush their purchase or don’t carry out the correct checks could end up with a car that has outstanding finance on it, is an insurance write-off, or has technical and safety issues which could put them and others on the road at risk.

“An additional 15 per cent of new car buyers didn’t bother to look at any previous documents such as servicing history, MoT certificates or even the logbook before buying the car.”

“We recommend new drivers buying their first car do their research by reading buying guides, learning car jargon and speaking to friends and family to ensure they get the right car for their needs.”

One hundred percent common sense from Mr Adams. Not only does the new driver have to come to terms with the many rules and regulations of the road and with the other drivers, it’s also a complex process getting to grips with insurance, road tax, knowing what to look for during a testdrive as well as the pluses and negatives of each car. So, don’t be afraid to seek help and advice.

Astonishing fact I read recently that is many towns and cities, the use of a street parking space per hour costs more than the minimum wage! Thank goodness we don’t have that in Purbeck! And no ‘low emission zones’ or ‘congestion charges’ thus far. Many of you will feel that it makes a huge difference to environmental pollution. But a recent study suggests that London’s congestion charge introduced in 2003, has actually increased diesel pollution in the capital, according to university researchers (isn’t Google wonderful?!).

It’s all very well people being encouraged to ‘go electric’ but the simple question arises – how can you ‘home charge’ when you haven’t got offstreet parking at home? This won’t be answered until batteries are available that will drive 200 miles or more on a five-minute ‘fast charge’ supplied by charger units at petrol stations.

Electric is coming, but unfortunately no way near fast enough (including the vast amount of urban planning to allow for ALL car drivers to ‘charge at home’ – imagine the cables hanging out of every flat and house window, dangling across pavements and so on, as it would stand currently) to save our ailing planet.

We all demand the freedom to go where we want, when we want, but we have to come to terms with the fact that this has come at a horrifying cost to our environment. We must make a choice, or have it made for us by someone else.

At the end of August, I will be reviewing the super little MG3, a five-door sports hatchback, kindly being loaned to me for the weekend by Wool & Bovington motors. I’m really looking forward to finding out how it compares to the Fiesta I tested a few months ago, or the Mazda 2 – which as you know is my own car of choice.

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2016/16 Ford B-Max Titanium EcoBoost 1.0 5-dr, Race Red, Convenience Pack, Air Conditioning, Alloy Wheels, Front and Rear Electric Windows, Heated Door Mirrors, Keyless Entry, CD Player, Immobiliser, Bluetooth, Hill Start Assist, Automatic Headlights and Automatic Windscreen Wipers, Rear Parking Sensors, petrol 36k mil es.........................................................................................................£9,495 2017/67 Ford Galaxy Zetec TDCi, 2.0 Litre, Diesel, Manual, Deep Impact Blue, 5DR, Air Conditioning, PAS, Air Bag, Alloy Wheels, Remote Central Locking, Front and Rear Electric Windows, Service History, One Owner, 22k miles.................................................................................................. £18,295 2014/14 Ford Ka Edge 1.2, Grey, Air Conditioning, Central Locking, Full Service History, 34k miles..................................................REDUCED £3,995 2017/17 Ford Mondeo Vignale Estate Powershift AWD 2.0 Litre, Estate, Diesel, Automatic, Platinum White, Leather Upholstery, Anti-lock Brake System with Brake Assist, Electric Panoramic Roof, Alloy Wheels, Front and Rear Electric Windows, Electrically Adjustable and Heated Door Mirrors, Keyless Entry, Sync3 Navigation with 7” Touch Screen, Hill Start Assist, Automatic Headlights and Automatic Windscreen Wipers, Rear View Camera Front and Rear Parking Sensors, LED Daytime Running Lights, 26,000 mil es........................................................................................................£20,995 2018 (68) Ford New Focus Titanium 1.0 125PS, 5DR Hatchback, Magnetic, Manual, Insurance Group 12, Remote Central Locking, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Air Conditioning, Climate Control, Power Steering, Drivers Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Alarm, Immobiliser, Alloy Wheels, Cruise Control, SYNC3, Active Park Assist, Door Edge Guards, Reverse Camera, Sat Nav, Our Demo, 1k miles……..Reduced £17,995

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2016 (16) Vauxhall Mokka 1.4T Tech-Line 5 Door in Silver, FSH,1 Owner, only 9300 miles. Sat Nav, Bluetooth, Parking Sensors, Alloys, Cruise Control, Climate Control, Electric Windows, Electric Powerfold Mirrors, DAB Radio.....................................£11,395 2013 (12) Ford Ka Studio 3Dr in Red, Radio/CD Player, Start/Stop, Only £30 Year Road Fund Licence, Ideal First Car...................................................................................£2,995 2014 (64) Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer 1.6L Elite, in Met Light Blue, Leather interior, Electric Folding Mirrors, Electric Windows, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Bluetooth Connectivity, Only 43,000 miles with FSH…....................................…£6,995 2014 (14) Toyota Aygo X-Play 1.0 VVTi 3DR in Silver, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Radio/USB Connection, Bluetooth, Air Cond, Cruise Control, Reverse Sensors, Only 23300 miles, FSH and £0 Road Fund License………..................................£5,295 2016 (16) Vauxhall Corsa SE 1.4 5DR in Met Blue, Electric Windows, Electric Mirrors, Alloys, DAB Radio/USB Connection, Bluetooth, Air Cond, Cruise Control, Front & Rear Parking Sensors, £30 Road Fund License, Only 19700 miles, FSH…........£7,995 2016 (66) Vauxhall Corsa SRi ECOFLEX S/S 1.4T 5DR In Black, Apple/Android Carplay, Cruise Control, Bluetooth, DAB Radio, Heated Front Screen, Alloys, £30 Road Tax, 20400 miles, FSH.....................................................................................….£7,995

Our Roadside Verges A fine balance to strike

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n Dorset, we are very proud of our roadside verge maintenance and are committed to a healthy environment. During the summer months, our roadside verges and green spaces, like picnic areas, all start to grow very rapidly.

We have a statutory duty to maintain the road network and above all, to make sure it is safe. So, how do we strike the balance between protecting road users and encouraging wildlife?

We know, from the many residents who tell us, that some people love the wild verges while some would prefer we cut them all back, so they are neat and tidy.

Where we can, we allow rural roadside grasses and wildflowers to grow long and wild, which attracts ‘pollinators’ like bees and butterflies and encourages wildflowers to flourish. There is obviously a cost saving to this method too.

Urban roads usually receive around six or seven cuts per year. In some places where we have the right machinery we are cutting and collecting the grass. This allows us to cut the verge less frequently than usual and by removing the clippings, we leave the verge neat and tidy. This helps extend the time between cuts and helps wildflowers to thrive.

Cllr Ray Bryan, Dorset Council’s Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and the Environment explains more: “Our primary duty with regards to roadside verges is one of safety, which we take very seriously. But, we, like many residents can see the benefit of letting the verges grow, where possible. Through our Pollinator Action Plan, we want to actively encourage more bees, butterflies and moths to thrive in Dorset. Our Action Plan also enables us to make significant savings - we save around £93k a year by only cutting rural road verges when needed.

“We also no longer use topsoil when creating new road verges, as the subsoil results in wildflower rich grass which is of greater use to pollinators and costs less to manage. On the Weymouth Relief Road, for example, this method resulted in savings of £2,200 per year in management costs.”

One of our favourite local causes is that of ‘Litter-Free Purbeck’. If ALL of us make a concerted effort in 2019 to ensure that we don’t drop any litter and together, pick-up anything we see and bin it, the Isle of Purbeck will remain a stunningly beautiful place in which to live, work and spend holidays.

Please support the efforts of our local volunteer litter-pickers, who tirelessly work to keep our streets and countryside clean.

Donations to help the work of Frank Roberts and Robb Nunn (cleaning and maintenence of street name signs, stone mile-markers, fences and so on) can be dropped into the Mulberry Tree Gallery, High Street, Swanage.

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Economic Review At The End Of Q2 2019 Despite the continued uncertainty surrounding Brexit, during the six months to end of June 2019, the FTSE 100 index rose by 12%.

In the UK the situation regarding the EU still remains unclear and therefore it is difficult to assess the impact on the UK stock market in either the short or long term of the eventual chosen course of action.

EU leaders agreed a six-month extension to the Brexit deadline to 31st October. Whether this is achieved with or without a deal remains to be seen, and at present the UK is embroiled in the battle for the leadership of the Conservative Party, following the resignation of Prime Minister, Theresa May, in June, with either Boris Johnson or Jeremy Hunt set to become Prime Minister on 22nd July. Whilst this all plays out, UK interest rates look to remain unchanged in 2019.

There had been concerns in late 2018 that central banks, particularly the US Federal Reserve, would raise interest rates too aggressively in 2019 and this caused global stock markets to fall sharply at the end of 2018.

However, central banks seem to have softened their stance and this has resulted in bond yields falling and equity markets rising.

The US/China trade war seems to be in the process of being resolved; at the G20 meeting in Japan at the end of June Donald Trump appeared to change his tune. Although existing US tariffs will remain, additional tariffs threatened on other Chinese goods will not go forward ‘for the time being’.

Europe’s economy is looking particularly weak at the moment and following the European parliamentary elections, there has been a certain amount of political instability due to the rise of eurosceptic-populist parties, although they do not have an outright majority, with the traditional centre-left and centre-right parties still holding the balance of power.

Our analysts summarised the general global position as follows: ‘Despite concerns over a slowing global economy, stock markets have continued to rise. Equities have been boosted by hopes that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates later this year, which would be positive for equity markets.’

‘Although economic growth is expected to slow in most regions, corporate earnings are still forecast to rise by a mid-single digit percentage this year. Any resolution of the trade dispute between China and the US will be good for sentiment and central bank action is also expected to provide continuing support for equity markets. However, volatility is likely to continue.’

Kate Spurling lives in Swanage and is an investment manager with Charles Stanley Wealth Managers, based in Dorchester – (01305) 217404 – kate. spurling@charles-stanley.co.uk The value of investments can fall as well as rise.

Investors may get back less than invested. Charles Stanley Wealth Managers is a trading name of Charles Stanley & Co. Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority

If you make Self-Assessment payments on account, you will no doubt be aware that the second instalment for 2018-19 is due on 31 July 2019. The amount due for payment is usually the same as the first payment on account made on 31 January 2019.

These payments are based on 50% of your previous year’s net Income Tax liability. If your taxable profits have increased there is no requirement to notify HMRC and the deadline to make a balancing payment for 2018-19 is 31 January 2020.

If your liability for 2018-19 is lower than 2017-18, you can ask HMRC to reduce your payment on account.

There are penalties for late payment of tax due and we would advise you to ensure you meet the payment deadlines.

If you do not have the necessary funds to make these payments, we recommend that you contact HMRC as soon as possible.

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Close Race As 500 Runners Take To Road For Purbeck 10k Pictures: Left: On the run: The Ellis Jones’ team in this year’s Purbeck 10k (l-r) Patricia Alberry, Craig Wells, George Patey, Nicola Hall.

Below: Legal challenge: Craig Wells, a partner with Ellis Jones, who completed the Purbeck 10k with a time of 50’30.

Bottom: On their marks: Runners set off on this year’s Purbeck 10k.

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ust 25 seconds separated the winner and runner-up in this year’s Purbeck 10k. Bournemouth AC runner Robert Spencer claimed first place in the men’s race with a time of 33.19, followed by Matt Papa of Egdon Heath Harriers on 33.44. Third placed Rob McTaggart from Bournemouth AC achieved a time of 33.45.

Alexandra Door of Egdon Heath Harriers won the women’s race with a time of 41.16 followed by Gill Pearson of Running for Time on 41.58. Helen Gilbert, of Littledown Harriers, was placed third with a time of 43.10.

Nearly 500 runners took part in this year’s event which was organised for the eighth year by Purbeck Runners. Sponsors included Swanage law firm Ellis Jones Solicitors which provided race goody bags for the runners.

Ellis Jones’ Partner Craig Wells, who is based at the Swanage office, was among those taking part together with colleagues Patricia Alberry, George Patey and Nicola Hall.

Craig said: “As a member of Purbeck Runners I know only too well what a great event the Purbeck 10k has become. Once again we were proud and honoured to be a sponsor.”

The Purbeck 10k starts and ends at the Norden park and ride site on the outskirts of Corfe Castle. All proceeds from the race go to a chosen charity with Cancer Research receiving £2,000 in 2018. This year’s chosen charity is Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community. www.ellisjones.co.uk

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From The Kitchen Garden...

Summer Vegetable Gratin

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hese are the first moments in the growing year when I make myself stand still for a moment and asses the whole Kitchen Garden- seeing the productivity in full flow. All the different crops are somewhere on the producing cycle- salad leaves(still and again) germinating, beans podding up, radishes pushing out the ground, beetroots fattening up, tomatoes, peppers & aubergines ripening, winter kale looking established and onion stalks falling over ready for harvesting and drying. Then there are the crops I let stand and set seed to use next year on purpose....and some, like the celeriac just get stressed and do it anyway!

I haven’t even mentioned the pumpkins and winter squashes romping away quietly, outgrowing their space in a very sneaky way until all is revealed in September and the lush green leaf covering slowly dies down and the jewel like fruits are exposed. Courgettes, summer squashes and cucumbers are doing very well in their thickly mulched strips and as every summer I’m blown away by all this productivity of each and every plant!

Of course, there’s a whole lot of team work needed, involving nutritious healthy soil, good seed stock, pollinating insects and the right temperature and moisture levels.

That’s apart from my mollusc control team (Indian runner ducks) and the manure producing animals, my flock of hens and the horses all added to the home made compost. This brings me neatly back to the start of the growing cycle, as strips are being harvested and cleared or where a crop has failed, plots need mulching and preparing for some autumn planting crops like onions and garlic and the start for the following year has already been set in motion.

Thankfully the eating and especially the cooking are easy in August, so a summer vegetable gratin eaten hot or cold is just the ticket.

Summer Vegetable Gratin Ingredients: 600 g courgettes 6-8 spring onions 300 g French/climbing/runner beans Fresh parsley & thyme 100ml sour cream/yoghurt or milk 200 g grated cheddar or any other hard cheese 4 eggs Salt and pepper to taste

By Regula Wright, Godlingston Manor Kitchen Garden

Method : Preheat oven to 180C Wash and chop the vegetables (if older courgettes peel them first) Mix the freshly prepared vegetables and chopped herbs in a bowl Into a second bowl crack the eggs, whisk in the dairy and add half the cheese and season to taste Pour the liquid mix into the prepared bowl of vegetables and mix thoroughly Pour the whole thing into an oven proof dish and sprinkle with other half of grated cheese.

Stick into oven at 180C for about 35-40 minutes until golden and crusty on top.

Pictured, above right: courgettes growing in the kitchen garden.

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Dog Friendly Pubs!

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n a bid to acknowledge Dorset’s most dog friendly pub and to encourage local pubs to offer the very best in canine hospitality, the prestigious Dorset Tourism Awards has launched a brand-new award category this summer that’s bound to set tails wagging: ‘Dorset’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year’.

The award will rely on public votes throughout the summer, to help unveil Dorset’s leading pubs that go the extra mile to make our four-legged friends truly welcome. In October, three finalists will be chosen to attend an award’s ceremony to receive The Dorset Tourism Award’s Gold Accolade.

As well as Dorset, The Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year Award will also run across Devon, Cornwall, Bath, Bristol & Somerset. The winners from each of the four counties will then go head-to-head to compete for the coveted title of ‘South West England’s Most Dog Friendly Pub of the Year 2019/20’. Whilst Dorset’s dog friendly pubs are being encouraged to seek votes from their dog owning customers, every individual who casts a vote will be in with a chance of winning a dog-friendly prize package worth £1000, including a 2-night break (dog friendly of course) and over £250 worth of Forthglade natural pet food.

Little things - like providing fresh drinking water and obvious signage are great ways to let customers with dogs know they’re welcome, whilst going the extra mile might include healthy dog treats, dedicated dog-friendly areas, or even providing a wholesome meal for the family dog.

To nominate your favourite dog-friendly pub: visit: https://forthglade.com/ campaigns/dogfriendly to submit your nomination and don’t forget to share on social media to encourage others to vote – it only takes a few moments! Entries close on 18th August 2019.

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The Decline In Bugs And Why It Needs To Stop

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by John Garner

drive a van. I say this because it has a large windscreen and a generally large frontage. During a hot day recently, I was unfortunately driving for most of the day. I visited a place I frequented on family holidays as a child. The relevance of this will hopefully become apparent shortly.

So, there I was sweltering away for most of the day, fully expecting to be cleaning off a veritable insect graveyard from the front of the van when I got home. Except there were barely any dead bugs on the windscreen or on the rest of the front of the van.

Now, I distinctly remember going on holiday with the family as a youngster and the car being an insect graveyard by the end of the journey. I don’t want to be killing bugs any more than the next man, but I doubt the reason for the lack of dead insects has anything to do with the insects becoming more road savvy and being able to evade oncoming cars and cars that are travelling significantly quicker than they were in my youth. Especially given that the quickest car my father ever owned was probably a Hillman imp.

The Hillman imp took nearly fifteen seconds to get up to 50mph. Plenty of time for an insect to take evasive action. I also doubt that there were more Kamikaze insects in my youth. There seems little point in throwing yourself deliberately into the path of a slowly moving small family car. Even in the insect world, the shame brought on your insect family at being killed by a 0.9 litre, 37 brake horsepower tin can, named after a mischievous, mythical demon, would surely be too much?

The reality is this. Insects, as have been widely reported, are in serious decline. Native ladybird species are in some cases almost 50% down on previous levels. This could be due to the introduction of non-native species as well as other causes, of which more later. In the south there has been a decline of possibly 40% in the larger moth species. The decline in bee populations has been well documented and the decline in the plants that they populate have also been well noted. Three quarters of native butterfly species are in decline and similar numbers can be attributed to beetles.

Scientists suggest that the general decline is as a result of a combination of the overuse of pesticides, global warming, pollution and changes in habitats.

This matters because insects are a vital part of the food chain. Birds which rely on the insects for food have been dramatically affected. Birds predate other insects that are more harmful or more of a nuisance. Many fish species rely on insects to survive and thrive. Salmon rivers are reporting their lowest numbers since records began.

If there’s no food, the fish are deeply affected. It is also important because we rely on the insects to pollinate the crops we need to live on. Imagine a world without fruit. Inconceivable. Insects are also important predators themselves. And then there are insects such as dung beetles, which help to clean up the countryside and others condition and aerate the soil.

The most likely reason for the insect Armageddon (as some are calling it) seems to be the increase in the use of pesticides and intensive agriculture.

It’s somewhat ironic that in creating more ‘efficient’ means of producing food, we are jeopardising the long-term future of our food. Another example of short-term gain over the longer-term needs.

We don’t seem to value insects like we do other animals. In some countries, insects form a usable form of protein. Pound for pound they are an excellent and relatively inexpensive food. Some farmers in Africa have gone from scaring insects away from their crops to encouraging them and then harvesting them for food.

Neither do we see them as cute. Most insects are small and when magnified can look pretty scary. Puppies and kittens they are not.

On a recent Ted talk I watched, an insect photographer noted that a certain maternal bug stayed with one of its offspring whose wings had curled up and therefore the younger bug couldn’t fly off and be insecty. For the

duration of its life, the mother never left its side. So perhaps insects are capable of empathy and family values.

Is there anything we can do to halt this decline? Well, possibly. Agriculture is subject to market forces like all commercial enterprises. You could make a conscious decision to not eat intensively farmed meat or dairy products.

Lack of demand could result in a change in the industry.

There’s a movement gathering force to re-wild areas. The more the better. These represent an insect oasis in areas where insects find survival difficult. Finally, more research is needed. Funding for such studies seems to be progressively hard to find and entomology courses are in as fast a decline, as some of the insects themselves.

Insects in decline represent another way in which we seem to be intent on wrecking our environment. Add this to the throwing away of plastics, our insistence on fossil fuels and numerous other environmental catastrophes and you see a pattern developing.

A planet obsessed with short-term gain over long term solutions. We have to change our collective behaviour. Now.

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Gazette Gardening with Simon Goldsack

A Floral Firework Festival at Holme hether you live in Purbeck or are here on holiday, you should take the opportunity to visit one of the most inspirational gardens in Dorset which is evolving right here in Purbeck.

The Gardens at Holme are a mix of both formal and informal areas with features such as the Palm Garden, Butterfly meadow, Pear Tunnel, Holme Henge and Cutting Garden.

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, Lavender Avenue and Holme Henge but if it’s wild flowers you like then the 2 acre flower field is a must see with millions of annual blooms accompanied by the humming of bees.

Despite the hot, dry weather, the gardens are blooming well and there are areas of shade with benches for you to sit and admire the views and vistas.

There is interest in the gardens throughout the year, although Summer is the best time 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 Holme Made breakfast, lunch, teas, and of course Dorset Cream Teas.

The garden centre has many rare and unusual plants and the farm shop

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is full of fantastic local foods. The 400-seater grass Amphitheatre will be screening Paddington 2 on August 1st and will be hosting two plays in August, Pride and Prejudice on Sunday 25th and Mr. Magnolia on Saturday 31st August. Box office 01929 554716 Ext 6.

Dogs are welcome, parking is easy and with a day visit just £4 for an adult, (children go free if visiting with an adult,) and a season ticket only £12, if you visit just one garden this summer make sure it’s Holme!

Pictured: Top left: The Al Fresco seating around the ponds at the Orchard Cafe Second down on left: two acres of mixed annuals in the Flower Field Third down on left: The Hot Borders at Holme. At their peak in August Top this column: Holme Henge is constructed of 2-ton Purbeck stone monoliths Right: The Spiral Garden See also: page 27 of this month’s edition for more about Holme!

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We have had plenty of reports of dolphins this year, especially of the solo “resident” Dolphin observed in Poole Harbour and Swanage Bay. Despite having received some spectacular images and even underwater film footage we have yet to receive a clear image of its dorsal fin. Do remember that to keep these amazing creatures safe and happy, that you should not approach within 50 metres of a dolphin, and if one approaches your vessel them maintain your course and do not make any sudden changes in speeds or direction.

Avoid encounters lasting more than fifteen minutes and never intentionally swim with dolphins.

On Saturday 3rd August, the Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society will be running a workshop in the Belvedere at Durlston Castle 10:30 until 14:30. Come and find out about the Society’s quiet revolution in the art of intimacy with founder, Dinah Johnson. Provided for your use will be postcards and paper to write on, stampers, stickers and pens to decorate letters and envelopes. The activity is free with postage stamps available to purchase to enable dispatch via an in-house post-box! Be inspired and encouraged to put pen to paper again or for the first time to friends and family and be part of a handwritten letter revival. Find out more at: PO Box 9347, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 9BG or www. thehandwrittenletterappreciationsociety.org.

From mid-August the Fine Foundation Gallery hosts an exhibition of paintings by the amazing Zennor Box (a brilliant and humorous painter and the concept artist for ‘Curse of the

Family Fun Day & Novelty Dog Show

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e have so many things for you to enjoy at our Family Fun Day & Novelty Dog Show taking place on 4th August at Church Knowle Rehoming & Visitor Centre, Church Knowle, Wareham BH20 5NQ. There will be activities for all the family to enjoy and, of course, the Novelty Dog Show for the fourlegged friends to take part in.

The Novelty Dog Show will be held on the main event field from 12:00. Entry is just £2 a class or £10 for six classes. Rosettes will be awarded to 6th place in each class.

In addition to the Dog Show, there will be Haybale Hurdles, a Splash Zone and games for the dogs to enjoy. There will be also be the chance to take part in Have a go Agility run by Moonlight throughout the day, as well as watching their Obedience display. Local traders will be offering festival food, crafts, accessories and more.

Other stalls will include, an MGAR Retail Stand with new goods and bric a brac, book stall, Grand Draw to name just a few, as well as East Dorset Bat Rescue.

Gates open at 11:00 – don’t be late!

All money raised will go towards helping care for rescue animals. www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk

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Were-Rabbit’. As Zennor puts it “In that ‘Click Moment’ when you first see one of my paintings, it should be engaging and recognisable...a beat later you realise it’s not quite what you thought it was”. The exhibition is open daily from the 14th30th August.

For August evenings we have Stargazing on Monday 12th whilst we hope conditions will be also be favourable for our Glow-worm Walk on the night of Friday 26th. During the holidays we have several youthful activities including the ‘Bushcraft Bootcamp’, ‘Bottle Rockets’, ‘Dinosaur Dig & Discover’, ‘Let’s Go Fly a Kite!’ and of course ‘Wild Wednesdays’.

Every Sunday morning, we have scheduled a “Meet a Moth” at the castle. This is an opportunity to discover whom was caught in the previous night’s moth trap!

An Introduction to Orienteering offers the chance for mental a physical activity by using maps to find control points.

Meanwhile, our Mindfulness walk focuses on simple relaxation techniques to help cope with life challenges and stress. Make the most of the Durlston Park Yoga which continues to be free on Sunday mornings, finishing on the first of September!

Similarly, make the most of the Durlston Explorer Bus D5 which runs daily connecting Swanage Station, Pier and Durlston up until September 21st.

Full details on the Durlston Events webpage: https://www.durlston.co.uk/events.aspx

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Creech Grange Country Day Out 2019

The Church Family of Wareham Creech Grange Country Day Out. he Parish of Wareham will again be holding a Country Day Out at Creech Grange on Sunday18th August by the kind generosity of Mr. Norman Hayward, the owner of the historic Creech Grange Estate.

The beautiful Tudor Grade 1 house dates from 1539 and nestles at the foot of the Purbeck Hills and is set in Grade II listed parkland. This once a year special day starts at 11am with a short open-air Communion Service, where all are welcome.

During the day visitors can enjoy all of the usual stalls, such as Bric-a-Brac, book stall, jewellery and sideshows, as well as country displays, including hurdle making. To the front of the house there will be a fine display of Morgan and Vintage Cars, as well as Goldwing motorbikes. For the children there will be sports, games and petting the Alpacas. This year a

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Outdoor Cinema

he Purbeck Film Festival has been bringing your favourite films to stunning local outdoor venues in Dorset for many years. The National Trust and Purbeck Film Festival are proud to continue their long tradition of working together to show popular films under a blanket of stars in their wonderful locations, and this year is no exception.

It doesn’t get much more memorable than sitting in the ruins of Corfe Castle to watch your favourite film of the year or enjoying a fish and chip supper on the beach at Studland before settling down to watch a great flick.

This year, we have added to our outdoor film repertoire and have partnered up with Holme for Gardens in West Holme, near Wareham, to show the lovable Paddington 2 (PG) on Thursday 1st August in their new amphitheatre, set deep within their beautiful gardens. If you have ever eaten at their Orchard Café, you will be excited to hear that you can book a picnic for your film viewing if you order a week in advance of the event. Tickets: 01929 554716 or Holme for Gardens till point.

Studland’s Knoll Beach will host a screening of A Star is Born (15) on Saturday 10 August with a tasty Fish and Chip Supper at their café on the beach, followed by the film starring the multitalented Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper at The Discovery Centre. Tickets: 01929 450500 or at nationaltrust.org.uk/studlandbay, or email studlandbay@nationaltrust. org.uk.

August Bank Holiday sees a triple bill of some of the most successful films this year: How to Train your Dragon: The Hidden World (PG) on Friday 23rd, Mary Poppins Returns (U) on Saturday 24th and Bohemian Rhapsody (12A), on Sunday 25th August. Tickets can be bought in advance from the National Trust website www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle/whats-on or call 03442 491895.

If you are bereft of film after this, you won’t have long to wait until the Film Festival’s main event is underway, with two weeks of must-see film screenings in thirty-seven venues across Purbeck and into Poole and Bournemouth. From 18th October through to 2nd November, the Festival will screen over seventy films in mainstream and quirky venues, including The Rex, Lighthouse, Durlston Castle, pubs, village halls, sports clubs and other community spaces. All details of how to book, prices and dates and timings can be found on our website www.purbeckfilm.com.

children’s fancy dress competition has been added, with two classes for the over and under 5s.

Refreshments will include a Burger stall and of course, the highlight of the day, will be the freshly prepared Cream Teas, with the most amazing array of home baked cakes. The Purbeck Quire will be singing in the old Creech Grange Chapel, resplendent with floral displays, where Choral Evensong with the Lady St. Mary Choir, will round off the day at 4pm.

This is a wonderful opportunity for visitors to walk or just sit and take in the peace and tranquillity of the immaculate gardens, grounds and lakes.

Information and details are available from the Parish Office on Wareham Quay, telephone 01929 550905, where raffle tickets are also available.

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Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival

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he time has nearly come, once again, to bring music and musicians from all around the globe to Purbeck!

The programme this year is inspired by the idea of solitude and its opposite. As always, we will present beloved chamber music favourites including Mendelssohn’s ebullient D minor piano trio and Tchaikovsky’s virtuosic tour de force, ‘Souvenir de Florence’.

There will be three former ‘BBC Young Musician of the Year’ winners on stage together and, as ever, a unique mix of improvisation and programmed works - something to move, inspire and amaze each of us. There will be several events for children and families and the chance to experience singing in a group setting together.

We warmly invite you to book your tickets and we so look forward to seeing you at the Festival.

Highlights include: Thursday | August 29th | 7:30pm at Parish Church of Saint Mary, Swanage a cello extravaganza of some of the most beloved works for cello, including Bach G major solo suite and Rachmaninov’s cello sonata.

Friday | August 30th | 7:30pm at Priory Church of Lady St Mary, Wareham - an exciting mix of music, culminating in Mendelssohn’s ebullient D minor piano trio.

Saturday | August 31st | 7:30pm at St Edwards Church, Corfe Castle - a chance to hear Samuel Barber’s haunting masterpiece ‘Dover Beach’ and Tchaikovsky’s tour de force ‘Souvenir de Florence’.

Sunday | September 1st | 11:30am at St James’s Church, Kingston fascinating rarities by Boccherini, Greif and Bacewicz in the intimate and beautiful setting of one of my favourite venues.

For the full programme and to buy tickets, please go to: https://purbeckchambermusic.org.uk

Phone bookings If you prefer to book by phone, please call 0333 666 3366 for the PICMF Box Office.

Your tickets will be sent to you by post. There is a £1.50 booking charge for this service.

A limited number of tickets will also be available at Wareham and Swanage Tourist Information Centre.

For all other enquiries, please email info@purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk.

The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society O

n Saturday 3rd August between 10.30am and 2.30pm, The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society will be in the Belvedere at Durlston Castle, Durlston Country Park, Swanage, for a free drop-in letter writing event.

There will be postcards and paper, envelopes to decorate, quills to try out and stickers and stampers to use, all in a bid to keep the art of handwritten letters alive. All ages welcome.

Donations will be collected for Michael Morpurgo’s charity, Farms for City Children. Also, there’s a chance to win a signed copy of one of his books: “Didn’t we have a lovely time!”

You can also catch The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society at the Purbeck Valley Folk Festival this August, with their wow factor of two amazing Gypsy Caravans that you can come and write a letter in.

Hope you can make it and happy letter writing everyone!

Fundraising Concert For Pleasure Grounds Project

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very enjoyable evening was had by all in the Fine Foundation Gallery at Durlston Castle on 12th June when Harmony Rocks Choir sang to raise funds to go towards a new Sensory Play trail, which will be particularly suited to people with sensory impairments or learning disabilities.

The Mayor, Mike Bonfield and his wife Audrey had good seats, and sang enthusiastically when the audience were asked to participate.

A selection of appropriate songs for the setting included Castle On a Cloud, Seal Lullaby, Saltwater and What a Wonderful World, all of which were well received whilst canapes and prosecco were enjoyed in the intermission.

A total of £425 was raised and handed to Ali, Durlston Ranger, as pictured, on the right.

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Ready, Steady - It’s Purbeck Valley Folk Festival!

Last chance to get your tickets for this fabulous weekend!

Pictured above: Molotov Jukebox (featuring Natalia Tena of Harry Potter fame (Nymphadora Tonks) and Wildling Osha in Game of Thrones) in the main barn at the PVFF 2018. Picture by Tim Crabb

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esides an absolutely fabulous line-up across five stages at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival this year - including multi-national superstars, Afro Celt Sound System, critically acclaimed multi-award winning songwriter, Karine Polwart, BBC Folk Award winning Cara Dillon, and Radio 6 Music favourites John Smith, Thea Gilmore and John Bramwell (I am Kloot), and Noah and the Whale's Matt Owens - there are also an incredible number of workshops and activities for both adults and kids.

Children’s activities include storytelling, theatre workshops, fun crafts, Passion4laughter clowning, bubble displays, baby/toddler Rhyme Time sessions, face-painting, a treasure hunt, fancy dress, maypole dancing and Morris dance workshops, family ceilidh, space-hopper obstacle course, welly-wanging, and Circus skills performances and workshops including juggling, diablo, devil’s sticks, unicycling, stilt walking, low level trapeze, an inflatable tumble mat (new this year).

For musical kids there are youth music workshops and ‘Come and Try’ instruments try-outs, which allow youths and adults the opportunity to try out instruments that they might not get a chance to otherwise without having to invest in them first.

PVFF’s craft area is growing year on year too. This year it’s better than ever with workshops available in stone-carving, crochet, wicker modelling, cyanotype printing, clay modelling/pottery, bunting printing, tie-dye, blacksmithing, traditional woodturning, pebble painting, origami more.

A brilliant musical line-up, loads of stuff for kids, a huge craft area for adults too...

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival, 15-19 August, has so much more than just great music.

Tickets are on sale now from £130 (£65/£30) for the weekend ThuSunday, including camping. Tickets are selling fast - don’t miss out! www.purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk

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Sea Life Bench Officially Unveiled In Swanage

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hilip Jackson, Purbeck Art Week’s President, opened Swanage’s Sea Life Bench on Thursday May 30th at 11am. Philip Jackson, CVO DL MA FRBS, is a renowned sculptor with an outstanding international reputation.

His public sculptures include Mahatma Gandhi in Parliament Square, RAF Bomber Command Memorial also in London, and a statue in memory of the Queen Mother in Poundbury, Dorchester.

The Sea Life Bench in Swanage was started last year - with Year 10 pupils from The Swanage School working with the Burngate Stone Carving Centre to design and carve sea life designs on a series of stone panels in the shape of a wave.

The whole project was inspired and led by Carlotta Barrow (a stone carver herself). The completed bench is installed in the garden on the southwest Coast Path in Swanage, overlooking the Swanage Sailing Club and Pier.

The inauguration stone was put in place in mid-May. The project was kindly sponsored by Wessex Water, AONB, Purbeck Arts Week Festival,

Red Orb Sculptors and Lovells Quarry, who donated the stone, and the Albion Quarry, who donated the practice stone. This is an important contribution to keeping stone carving skills alive in Swanage and for the next generation. In fact, one of the young carvers, Martha Styants, also won a Purbeck Art Weeks bursary to help her develop her stone carving skills as a result of this project.

On the day, the sun shone, the music played, the bubbly flowed, and it was a great celebration of the talent of the young people in Swanage.

Sunny Angel and Luke provided some welcome music and by sheer coincidence, they both, as Purbeck Scouts, happened to carve panels for ‘The Out of the Depths Plinth’ themselves as part of Purbeck Art Weeks 2015!

Joe Illing has made a short video of the opening, which readers may view by using the below link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdS71JoyUXw

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Time To Enjoy The Award-Winning Purbeck Rally 2019!

he award-winning Purbeck Rally has been a real Purbeckian favourite annual event for many years now. Held in the stunning meadows just off the main roundabout on the outskirts of Wareham (just off the Worgret Road – SatNav: BH20 6AB), this annual spectacle gathers together a plethora of fascinating displays, exhibitions, stalls and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy – whatever your age or interests.

Classified as a ‘steam and vintage show’, the Purbeck Rally offers a packed weekend for a ridiculously small entry fee (£6 on Friday, and £8 for Saturday or Sunday), meaning that this event is one to take the whole family along to spend an entire day relaxing, wandering around the exhibits, marvelling at the displays and enjoying a bite to eat and some refreshment whilst watching the Xtreme Falconry, the ‘Dog & Duck’ show and much more!

This year, Circus Skills Workshops will be attending the rally, offering various workshops with Micky Bimble – get involved and learn some exciting new skills to show off to the whole family! During the weekend, you’ll also be able to spot Micky Bimble making his way around the showground on his fabulous Pennyfarthing!

The usual, impressive and unusual display of tractors, ex-military vehicles, vintage motorbikes, stationary engines and classic cars will be on-site for all to enjoy, learn about and watch. You’ll be able to talk to the owners and glean information known only to those who have dedicated their lives to various steam and engine-driven equipment!

Various club stands will be in attendance throughout the weekend, along with the craft tent, the beer tent and the food hall. The main arena will be open all weekend, offering displays and attractions to keep your attention throughout!

Friday and Saturday evenings will see the main tent the focus for some really splendid live music, offering you all a chance to let your hair down and have a dance with friends and family as the perfect end to a perfect day out in Purbeck!

Wish you were here? We certainly do – and we look forward to welcoming many of you to the rally this month!

We would like to thank our sponsors this year for their support; Cut Above Flooring and Taz Express Couriers.

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Matron’s Round - Our Local Hospitals’ Monthly Column

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s you may be aware, Swanage X-ray department has been temporarily closed since March 2019. The reason for this is a major investment by Dorset Healthcare in the Radiology Department.

This investment has included replacement of our existing X-ray machine for a modern, state of the art digital system. Although our previous X-ray machine served us well, it was time for it to be retired.

The benefits of the new digital X-ray equipment include, reduced radiation dose to patients (although I feel the need to state that radiation doses for an X-ray are generally very low– if you have any concerns regarding this, then please ask the radiographer carrying out your X-ray examination), increased patient throughput due to negating the need for timely processing of X-ray images.

To put this in layman terms, we simply press the button and the X-ray image appears simultaneously on the display monitor. This new X-ray equipment will also provide increased resolution and quality of X-ray images.

Alongside the replacement of the X-ray equipment, the decision was

made to carry out a complete refurbishment of the Radiology department.

This will create a department which is fit to meet the increasing demands and future developments; also providing an improved patient experience.

This refurbishment includes an improved patient waiting area, with a dedicated reception area to greet and check in our patients, an integrated changing cubicle which has direct access from the waiting area into the X-ray room and a dedicated ultrasound suite with improved en suite and changing facility.

I am sure that many of our patients will realise the benefits of this refurbishment when attending the department.

We are grateful for everyone’s patience during the absence of an X-ray service at Swanage Hospital. As staff, these improvements will improve both our efficiency and working environment enabling us to provide an improved experience for Purbeck patients.

We are now fully operational and in the event that you require our services, we look forward to welcoming you into the new and improved radiology department at Swanage Hospital.

Until next time, take care!

Matron.

Pictured: Top right: left: Karyn and Kim with the new X-Ray machine. Right: Kim in the waiting room

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Local Charities And Organisations Set To Benefit From Bluebird Care Community Grants

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local care provider has decided to start a monthly Community Grant. These sums of money can benefit any local group in Purbeck and Wareham working with older people or working to address loneliness in our community.

Bluebird Care opened its office in Purbeck and Wareham three years ago, and ever since has been working hard to support other organisations in the community. Commenting, Ross Perkins, Director of Bluebird Care said: “As well as providing care and companionship services to people living in their own homes, Bluebird Care is passionate about supporting community projects and initiatives.

So many neighbourhoods thrive because of volunteers who work tirelessly to run community groups, host events and provide services that benefit

others. Much of this work involves supporting older people who, without regular coffee mornings, day-trips or lunch clubs, would be left isolated at home.”

The group that can best demonstrate a need for additional support will be allocated the funds. Application forms are available by sending an e-mail to purbeck@bluebirdcare.co.uk with the subject ‘Community Grant’.

Bluebird Care offers a realistic alternative to residential care by allowing people to stay in their own homes with care and support. Their work can involve one or more short visits a day in order to help with the everyday tasks of life. However, their homecare service doesn’t stop there because longer duration visits are also available, including overnight help and live in care.

For further information about Bluebird Care’s homecare and support services across the Purbeck and Wareham area, please contact the team on 01929 500515 or by emailing purbeck@bluebirdcare.co.uk.

For more information visit www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/purbeck

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Sport Swanage Cricket Update

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wanage Cricket Club are enjoying a successful season with the 1st XI winning four of their first seven matches.

With regards to the 1st XI, the highlights of the batting have been halfcenturies by Dave Goldsack, Pete Richards and Tom Salmon. The highlights of the bowling were four wicket-hauls for both Mike Hernandez and Salmon, there have also been some fine bowling performances by Simon Goldsack, Ben Hodder, Steve Kent, Mike Nash, Ryan Norman, Craig Wells and Mike Wells.

With regards to the 2ndXI, they have won three of their seven matches.

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The highlights of the batting have been half-centuries by Pete Baczala (2), Nash (2), Tim Ives and Scott Orchard. There have also been some outstanding bowling performances by Pete Barker, Ron Barker and Dave Morton. As well as that, all of the youth teams, the Under 8s through to the Under 15s are all performing excellently - including some of the youngsters representing both the district and county sides.

Anyone interested in playing for/sponsoring the club, please visit our website:- www.swanagecricketclub.co.uk for the relevant links and latest results. Mike Nash (Press and Media Officer)

Captain’s Day Report

n 9th June Swanage Bowlers and guests turned out in force for the Annual Captain’s Day to raise funds for a local charity.

Ladies Captain, Linda Wallis and Men’s Captain, Graham Smooker (pictured) organised the day with an informal but competitive Ladies v Men match followed by a lovely Ploughman’s tea and drinks at the Beach Gardens Bowlers Arms!

Linda and Graham’s chosen charity was the Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community and over £600 was raised from the event, topped up with proceeds from raffles and collection boxes. Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community provide care for the families living with dementia in our area. The Men’s team narrowly won the friendly match, but the success of the fundraising day was much more important.

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Left to right: Mixed 3 team - Chris Thorne, Helen Knight, Pat Weller and Paul Marchant

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esults so far this summer season are encouraging for the adult section of the tennis club. Mixed 1 is sitting pretty at the top of Div 3, Mixed 2 are 3rd in Div 5 and Mixed 3 are currently lying 2nd in Div 6 after

a nail-biting finish last weekend, winning by just one game against Winton.

The Ladies 1st team is holding 1st position at the top of Div 4, with the Ladies 2nd team currently late starters at the bottom of Div 5, but all to play for. The Men’s 1st and Men’s 2nd teams are both lying 4th in Divisions 3 and 6 respectively.

The leagues continue throughout the summer, finishing at the end of August. Coach, Ryan Trickey, commented: “The standard of tennis at the club has improved dramatically over the last eighteen months, with more people either starting to play as beginners or wanting to improve their game. This enthusiasm will hopefully feed into our teams.”

Junior tennis will be in full swing over the summer holidays - contact Ryan Trickey by email at: justplaytennis@hotmail.com for details.

Also don’t forget the Carnival tournaments: Juniors on Tuesday 30th July and Seniors on Wednesday July 31st. Everyone is welcome to take part in these open tournaments.

Visit swanagetennisclub.org.uk for more details.

Swanage Lifeboat Week 9th - 18th August

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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, 7th 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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Titan the Robot at Swanage Carnival, by Tim Crabb

Thu 1st Swanage Painting Club Summer Exhibition At the Catholic Church Hall, * Rempstone Road, 10.00 - 5.00. Coffee Mornings Sat 27th and Sat 3rd Aug. Admittance FREE. * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. * Tim Eriksen Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 * Swanage Carnival Week Foot Golf, children’s entertainment, masquerade, EHM night in Swanage’s Lower High Street & Prince Albert gardens ‘till late. * Outdoor Cinema ‘Paddington 2’, at Holme for Gardens. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com 11:00 Contemporary Dorset Artists, A Personal View At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Fri 2nd * Swanage Painting Club Summer Exhibition At the Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Road, 10.00 - 5.00. Coffee Mornings Sat 27th and Sat 3rd Aug. Admittance FREE. * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.

Swanage Carnival Week Vintage car show, wheelbarrow race, fireflies * acrobatic display. * John Fairhurst Trio Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

Workshops, refreshments, free parking. Ffi: dorsetartsandcrafts.org 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

19:00 Discover Historic Wareham, Guided Walk Wareham Museum invites you to join Ben Buxton on a guided walk. Meet at the museum. £4 donation invite. Ffi: www.wtm.org.uk Sat 3rd Swanage Painting Club Summer Exhibition At the Catholic Church Hall, * Rempstone Road, 10.00 - 5.00. Coffee Mornings Sat 27th and Sat 3rd Aug. Admittance FREE. * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.

Square Fair At the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Live Acts: Boogaloo * String Band, Lucas & King, Kitty Stewart, Glen Ross, Ruth Theadore, Eva Abraham, Truckstop Honeymoon, the Railway Sleepers. Ffi: 01929 439229 * Swanage Carnival Week Sailing, Titan the robot, live music, fireworks. * Fireworks Specials at Swanage Railway See swanagerailway.co.uk for times and special fares.

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

Workshops, refreshments, free parking. Ffi: dorsetartsandcrafts.org 10:30 Handwritten Letter Appreciation Soc. Workshop At The Belvedere, Durlston

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11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

14:00 Church Knowle Fete A traditional village fete in the lovely grounds of The Old Rectory, Church Knowle, BH20 5NG. Fun for all the family with lots of children’s games and activities. Plenty of stalls selling everything from cakes to crime novels. Pimms tent, cream teas and BBQ. Brass band. Grand draw.

19:00 Fish & Chip Cruise to Poole Back in time for Carnival fireworks. Price £18 per person, includes fish and chips at Poole. Booking essential. Contact the Pier on 01929 425806 Sun 4th * Swanage Painting Club Summer Exhibition At the Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Road, 10.00 - 5.00. Coffee Mornings Sat 27th and Sat 3rd Aug. Admittance FREE. * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. * Outdoor Cinema ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, at Corfe castle. Ffi: purbeckfilm. com 10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

Workshops, refreshments, free parking. Ffi: dorsetartsandcrafts.org 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

11:00 Family Fun Day & Novelty Dog Show At Margaret Green, Church Knowle.

14:00 Underscore Orchestra Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.

Ffi: 01929 439229 14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Mon 5th Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. * * Solana Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

Workshops, refreshments, free parking. Ffi: dorsetartsandcrafts.org 11:00 Contemporary Dorset Artists, A Personal View At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Tue 6th Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. * Mamas Broke Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 * 439229 10:00 Dorset Arts & Crafts Summer Exhibition At The Purbeck School, Wareham.

Workshops, refreshments, free parking. Ffi: dorsetartsandcrafts.org 11:00 Contemporary Dorset Artists, A Personal View At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle.

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14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Wed 7th * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. * Chris Jagger Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 11:00 Contemporary Dorset Artists, A Personal View At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

18:00 Wacky Racers/Hustle Part of Wareham Wednesdays on the Quay.

19:30 ‘The 39 Steps’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Thu 8th * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.

Surprise Music Act! Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: * 01929 439229 10:00 Fete & Craft Fair Sandpit Field, Swanage. Stalls, Rides & Games, Arts & Crafts Tent, Dog Show, BBQ and food all day, Raffle.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

19:30 ‘The 39 Steps’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Fri 9th * Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.

Gwana Blues Alstars Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: * 01929 439229 08:00 Open Golf Competition At The Dorset Golf & Country Club. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 10:00 Purbeck Rally Worgret Rd, Wareham. Featuring falconry, tractors, vintage engines, trade and craft stalls, beer tent, dog and duck show, circus skills workshop and more. Ffi: purbeckrally.com 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

19:30 ‘The 39 Steps’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

20:45 Open Air Cinema ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk Sat 10th Stone Carving Festival At The Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. * Boozan Dukes Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 * 439229 Outdoor Cinema ‘A Star is Born’, at Knoll Beach. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com * 10:00 Purbeck Rally Worgret Rd, Wareham. Featuring falconry, tractors, vintage engines, trade and craft stalls, beer tent, dog and duck show, circus skills workshop and more. Ffi: purbeckrally.com 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

19:30 ‘The 39 Steps’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Sun 11th 10:00 Purbeck Rally Worgret Rd, Wareham. Featuring falconry, tractors, vintage engines, trade and craft stalls, beer tent, dog and duck show, circus skills workshop and more. Ffi: purbeckrally.com 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

14:00 58 Degrees North & Root and Branch Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

16:00 Charity Duck Race Ducks on sale for £2 each. Race from the Post Office. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk Mon 12th Stargazing At Durlston Country Park. * 10:00 Purbeck Coast Community Radio Launch At Swanage Pier. Meet the volunteers and have a look round.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

19:00 Outdoor Theatre ‘As You Like It’ At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk Tue 13th 10:30 The Purbeck Carers Group We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in a private room, Wareham Library. On behalf of everyone you are most welcome.

The groups ethos is with friendship and information to support carers with varied speakers to empower your caring role, over a cup of tea. Ffi: Marilyn Butler 01929 553826 or 07785741733 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

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14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

18:30 Fun Sailing Race At Swanage Sailing Club. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week.

Ffi: slbw.org.uk Wed 14th 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

17:30 Angling Competetion At Swanage Angling Club. £10 entry, open to all. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 18:00 Navi - UK’s Top Michael Jackson impersonator performs with dancers.

Night Part of Wareham Wednesdays on the Quay.

19:30 ‘Keeping Up Appearances’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

20:00 Fun Quiz At Swanage Con Club. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org. uk Thu 15th * Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

18:00 Swanage Sailing Club, Senior Race Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw. org.uk 18:15 Lifeboat Launch Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 19:30 ‘Keeping Up Appearances’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Fri 16th Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk * 09:00 Flag Day Street Collection Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

18:00 Live Music, Bar & BBQ At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 19:30 ‘Keeping Up Appearances’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Sat 17th Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk * 10:00 Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Show At Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycraft’s Lane, Swanage, Dorset.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

11:00 Lifeboat Festival & Fair At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 12:00 Build A Boat Competition At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 13:00 Swanage Bay Fish, Lobster Raffle Draw At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 16:00 Build A Boat Race From The Quay. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw. org.uk 18:00 Live Music, Bar & BBQ At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 19:30 ‘Keeping Up Appearances’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Sun 18th Purbeck Valley Folk Festival Ffi: purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk * 09:00 Lifeboat Fun Run From the Boathouse (8am sign in). Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 10:00 Isle of Purbeck Model Railway Show At Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycraft’s Lane, Swanage, Dorset.

11:00 Purbeck Artists & Stallholders At Worth Matravers Village Hall. Homemade local arts & crafts, refreshments.

11:00 Boathouse Open Day Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 11:00 Country Day Out At Creech Grange House. Entry £2, children free.

11:30 Vegetable Flower & Plant Sale At Prince Albert Gardens. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw.org.uk 14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

18:00 Lifeboat Service At The Boathouse. Part of Swanage Lifeboat Week. Ffi: slbw. org.uk Mon 19th 14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Tue 20th 14:30 Toy Story 4 (U) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Wed 21st 15:00 Playing on the Pier Come and enjoy music hosted by Swanage Town Band outside of Marine Villas on the Pier. The event is weather permitted, so please check on the day by visiting our Facebook page or calling 01929 425 806.

18:00 Raft Race/Britpop Boys Part of Wareham Wednesdays on the Quay.

19:30 ‘Wait Until Dark’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

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19:30 ‘Wait Until Dark’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Fri 23rd * ‘Wait Until Dark’ Swanage Rep Theatre Season at The Mowlem, Swanage. Ffi: swanagerep.com 01929 422239 * Outdoor Cinema ‘How to Train Your Dragon’, at Corfe castle. Ffi: purbeckfilm. com * Pop Up Seafood BBQ At ‘The Boat At The Bay’, Kimmereridge. Booking and full menu at theboatatthebay.co.uk or 01929 480701 19:30 ‘Wait Until Dark’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

20:00 Hattie Hatstar Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 Sat 24th * ‘Wait Until Dark’ Swanage Rep Theatre Season at The Mowlem, Swanage. Ffi: swanagerep.com 01929 422239 * Pop Up Seafood BBQ At ‘The Boat At The Bay’, Kimmereridge. Booking and full menu at theboatatthebay.co.uk or 01929 480701 * Diabell Cissoko Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 * Outdoor Cinema ‘Mary Poppins Returns’, at Corfe Castle. Ffi: purbeckfilm. com 10:00 Wareham Camera Club Annual Exhibition At Wareham Town Hall. Visitors welcome Admission Free Refreshments available 11:00 Contemporary Dorset Artists, A Personal View At The Gallery at 41, Corfe Castle.

19:30 ‘Wait Until Dark’ At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Sun 25th Pop Up Seafood BBQ At ‘The Boat At The Bay’, Kimmereridge. Booking and full * menu at theboatatthebay.co.uk or 01929 480701 Outdoor Cinema ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ at Corfe Castle. Ffi: purbeckfilm.com * 19:00 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Mon 26th Glow-Worm Walk At Durlston Country Park. * 12:00 Harman’s Cross Field Day & Fete, Flower & Produce Show. Free parking, raffle, refreshments, BBQ, Bar, Games, Plants, Bouncy Castle, Rides, Ice Creams, Swanage Town Band.

14:30 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Tue 27th 19:00 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

Wed 28th 14:30 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

18:00 Pirate Invasion Part of Wareham Wednesdays on the Quay. Dress as your pirate best, bring along that super-soaker or your water pistol and take part in a huge water fight against the Pirates of Poole! Help defend Wareham against the Poole invaders! All ages welcome - free to attend (water provided by the river!).

Thu 29th Purbeck Int. Chamber Music Festival Ffi: purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk * Swanage Carnival Week Craft fair, Go kart GP, putting, bay swim, bingo. * 19:00 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

19:30 Cello Extravaganza Part of PICMF. At St Mary’s Church, Swanage. Tickets on 03336663366 Fri 30th Purbeck Int. Chamber Music Festival Ffi: purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk * * Alistair Goodwin Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers. Ffi: 01929 439229 14:30 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

19:30 Music Concert Part of PICMF. At Lady St Mary’s Church, Wareham. Tickets on 03336663366 Sat 31st * Purbeck Int. Chamber Music Festival Ffi: purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk * Wingfaced Earth Pigs Live acts at the Square & Compass, Worth Matravers.

Ffi: 01929 439229 14:30 ‘The Lion King’ (PG) At The Mowlem Theatre, Swanage. Ffi and tickets mowlemtheatre.com or 01929 422239.

19:30 Music Concert Part of PICMF. At St Edwards Church, Corfe Castle. Tickets on 03336663366

WEEKLY EVENTS

EVERY MONDAY 09.00 U3A Table Tennis Group meet at Harmans Cross VH.

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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.

16.45 Soccer Skills Sw FC First Sch chldn £1 Till 5.45. 425175 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 18.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Cardio Tennis taster. Till 7pm 18.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Matchplay taster session for prospective new members. First 3 sessions are free. Until 8.30pm.

19.00 Wareham Choral Society meet URC Meeting House, Church St, Wm. Till 9.

New singers always welcome.

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 Steve Peirson on 01929 552504.

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 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.

09.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Cardio Tennis taster. Till 10am 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.

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 Men & Women’s Mixed Walking Football Club at Swanage Football Club.

Come and try! All levels welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Come and join in or just come along to watch a very friendly group of people playing football. Until 11.30am. Call Nick on: 07745 907509 10.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Matchplay taster session for prospective new members. First 3 sessions are free. Until 11.30am.

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 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.

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 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,

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High Street, Swanage. If you want help to stop drinking, you are welcome. Or call 01202 296000 for more details.

19.30 Women’s Walking Football Club at Swanage Football Club. Come and try!

All levels welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Come and join in or just come along to watch a very friendly group of people playing football. Until 9pm. Call Nick on: 07745 907509 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 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 14.30 Local Historian takes you on a town walk around Swanage, lasting 1 1/2 hours. No need to book, just turn up in the Swanage Museum in the Square, voluntary contributions welcome.

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 Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Cardio Tennis taster. Till 7pm 18.00 Swanage Youth Club. School years 7&8. Till 8.30pm 18.00 Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. All ages & abilities welcome.

Coaching given. Till 8pm or later. Ffi: 424591 18.45 Sw Hockey Club Training Wm Sports Centre. Till 8. 424442 19.00 Wm Bridge Club at the Library, South St. 552046 19.00 Swanage Town Band meet for our weekly practice in the Council Chamber, Swanage Town Hall. New musicians warmly welcomed. Please call David Cook (musical Director) for further informaiton on: 01929 422909.

19.00 Purbeck Runners meet at Beach Gardens Pavillion, Sw. 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 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Cardio Tennis taster. Till 9.30am.

09.00 Carey Crafters meet every Thursday at Carey Hall, Mistover Road, until 12.30pm (come anytime between). No age or gender restriction. All crafts welcome we have a wide variety!. Come along and share your craft or learn a new one! Conntact Donna on 07870 993311 or Helen on 07368 352737 ffi.

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 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Matchplay taster session for prospective new members. First 3 sessions are free. Until 11am.

09.30 Sensory Play for under ones, at Bovington Centre until 10.30am 10.00 Wyvern Savings & Loan Credit Union opens until 12 noon at Not Just Sundaes, South Street, Wareham, opposite the Library. A secure place to save and loans available at fair rates. Call in for a cuppa and a chat, or call 01305 268444.

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, 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 10.15 Chess at the Cafe Tratt, Lower High Street, Swanage (from 8th February 2018). Call in for a friendly game of chess and a chat. All welcome.

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.

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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 Studland Chair-based Exercise in the Village Hall, Studland. Ffi: Julie on 558139 or email: jbrad@uwclub.net 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 Purbeck New Wave Gallery, 25 Commercial Rd, Sw. BH19 1DF. 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 Over 40s Men’s Walking Football Club at Swanage Football Club. Come and try! All levels welcome, even if you’ve never played before. Come and join in or just come along to watch a very friendly group of people playing football.

Until 8.30pm. Call Nick on: 07745 907509 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 08.45 Coffee @ 112 - Drop In For Coffee! Catch up with friends at 112 High Street (United Reformed Church) in Sw. Cake and bacon butties. Fair trade stall.

Donations for ‘Besom in Purbeck’ and church funds.

09.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Cardio Tennis taster. Till 10am 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 14.30 Short Mat Bowls at Durbeville Hall, Wool. Till 4.30pm. All standards welcome. Ffi: 552682.

18.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Matchplay taster session for prospective new members. First 3 sessions are free. Until 8.30pm.

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 18.30 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 Lego and Megablok Mayhem at Swanage Library, until 12 noon.

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.

13.30 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Cardio Tennis taster. Till 2.30pm 14.30 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Sw. Free Matchplay taster session for prospective new members. First 3 sessions are free. Until 4.30pm.

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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

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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LOCAL TRADE ADVERTISING BRIAN MOORE

Michael B. Alberry

INDEPENDENT TELECOM ENGINEER

DECORATOR

(Ex-BT)

Repair of phone lines & broadband

07796 640538

07858 458997 - 01929 554886

01929 424882

ROOFING SPECIALIST SPARROW’S Over 30 years Membership Federation of Master Builders

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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

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Brian & Penny Armstrong

Decorators Insured & guaranteed 01929 552483 / 07743019590 SWANAGE & DORSET

ROOFING

ALL ASPECTS OF ROOFING WORK

Flat roofing Re-roofs, Slate or Tile All repair works Free Quotations

01929 424553 07813 346993 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

Property Decoration & Renovation

HALF BT PRICES!!

Renovations, Alterations, Extensions, Kitchen Fitting, New Cut Roofs, Loft Conversions, Upvc Windows & Doors, Carpentry & Joinery

Tel: 01305 852311 or 07469 793452 Email: jessjimbaggleyltd@gmail.com

WAREHAM GAS SERVICES For all your plumbing & heating requirements Servicing of appliances available Contact Steve: 07714 386457 or 01929 288521

Lic: 3452941 Reg: 542421

Man & Van available to hire

Rubbish Clearance Half the price of a skip and we do all the work!

07767 479438 Fully licensed & insured

Sunset at Corfe Castle on Monday 8th July 2019

by Richard Murgatroyd

Man & Van available to hire

Rubbish Clearance Half the price of a skip and we do all the work!

07767 479438 Fully licensed & insured