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Arts & Entertainment 47-51 Business 40-41 Crosswords and puzzles 26-27 Durlston Country Park events 23 Events Diary 58-59 Food & Drink 28-29 Gardening 30-31 Health & Wellbeing 32-33 History 21 Letters 38 Local Services 60-62 Margaret Green Animal Rescue 44 Motoring 35 Natural Matters 25 Pets 44-45 Politics 36-37 Recruitment 52-53 Sport 38-39 Telling It Like It Is 22 Wareham Town Council report 13 NEWS Swanage Carnival Purbeck Valley Folk Festival report Operation Christmas Child Hospice opens new shop Greener homes event 70th birthday for model town Jewellery shop has new owner Arts week appeal

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Public Notices & Information Swanage Town Council Meetings – SEPT 2022

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New shop makes fashion statement SUSTAINABLE shopping just became more fashionable in Swanage with the opening of a new Lewis-Manning Hospice Care shop.

The shop in Station Road was opened by Sir Christopher Lees, trustee of the Talbot Village Trust, which provided £20,000 of funding.

Director of retail Susan Newcombe said: “We are so excited to be opening in Swanage, in the heart of the community that we deliver our services to in Purbeck.

“The shop is boutique style, with a focus on fashionable clothing and accessories for ladies and gentlemen, with the occasional designer item included too.

“We’re really hoping to stand out in terms of our offering and be bright, vibrant and offer

some wonderfully unique and stylish items for sale.

“It’s the perfect place to come and find something to treat yourself to, but also a wonderful spot to have a browse through our quirky bric-a-brac home section and perhaps find that interesting gift for a loved one. There will also be a small collection of books.

“We look forward to welcoming Swanage shoppers over the coming weeks and would urge for donations to be made too. Every bag donated is worth about £30.

“We are keen to turn preloved items into reloved items.

“Lewis-Manning is enjoying a surge in charity shopping as there is so much more awareness around sustainability nowadays. We are seeing a lot more people actively seeking

out ways to shop sustainably, which is fantastic for the environment and our fundraising – so we can keep providing extraordinary care to people who really need it.

“We have received £20,000 of funding from the Talbot Village Trust, whose generosity has enabled us to secure our brilliant new central premises and allow us to fully refurbish them.

“We are looking forward to showing off our contemporary and stylish new design.”

Sir Christopher Lees added: “Lewis-Manning is a wonderful charity and we are very lucky to have it here in Dorset to bring palliative care to people in their homes. It’s something I wish I’d had for my parents.

“Swanage is a very community-focused area and

the shop is a fantastic addition to the town.”

Swanage deputy mayor Chris Moreton said: “Having the shop here is a great opportunity for people to donate goods and to attract volunteers. The shop is an expression of care in the local community for its people.”

Susan Newcombe added: “We also need to say special thanks to Karndean Flooring and Saxby Lighting who have provided the flooring and lighting free of charge.

“Their support for the charity has been huge and incredibly generous. It’s thanks to them the shop looks super stylish.

“Other thanks go to Bradlea Builders, Plumblink, Moreplan and Talis Surveying who have all shown amazing generosity to the hospice and supporting our shop refurbishment.”

SWANAGE Air Cadets was officially disbanded last month after more than 22 years.

And the World War I hut that has been its base since January 2000 has been demolished.

The cadets, 2185 (Swanage) DF, were established in response to a local newspaper article about the lack of provision for young people in the town – the latest of at least three Air Training Corps units in the town since 1941.

Hundreds of young people have since been members of Swanage Air Cadets, with the group forming an important part of the local community.

The support they have provided to many events over the years includes radio communications to Swanage Folk Festival, parking more than 2,500 cars on the overflow car park for the Swanage Carnival procession and supporting the Poppy Appeal

and the Remembrance Day Parade.

The decision not to reopen 2185 (Swanage) DF was taken during the Covid pandemic.

Instead, air cadet organisers have reorganised the unit currently meeting in Wareham as 2185 (Isle of Purbeck) Squadron, where the development of a flight simulator, interactive media equipment and a new indoor range are providing new

opportunities for young people to enjoy membership of the air cadets. The group meets in St Martin’s Lane, Wareham, on Monday evenings from 7pm until 9pm and is open to people from school Year 8 up to the age of 20.

For more information about joining 2185 (Isle of Purbeck) Sqn as either a cadet or a member of staff, contact the incoming OC at oc.2185@rafac. mod.gov.uk.

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Mods rock for hospice THE Swanage and Herston Mods have handed over more than £1,300 to Julia’s House Hospice – the surplus from a scooter ride-out and gig.

The ride-out saw 25 to 30 scooters ridden from Bay View through Swanage and along the seafront, through Ulwell to the Studland junction, back through Corfe Castle, up to Kingston, on to The Square and Compass and

then back to Bay View.

Some 200 tickets were sold for the gig featuring the Small Fakers, a Small Faces tribute band, at Swanage Bay View, and donations from Vintage @ the Attic and Cultured Clothing helped raise the money.

The Swanage and Herston Mods meet each Monday morning for coffee and chat at the Quay in Swanage.

Show off your eco home and make everybody green

COULD you open your home to visitors to show off your ideas for ‘greener’ living?

Dorset Climate Action Network is organising a Greener Homes Event on the first two weekends in October to showcase examples of sustainable living.

The focus this year is on low-cost solutions to cut energy use, reduce waste and save money, as well as looking after nature in the garden. Alongside that will be an opportunity to view low carbon technologies like solar panels, heat pumps and electric cars.

Organiser Sam Wilberforce said: “You may have some great ideas for insulating your home or saving energy in other ways, which add up to a decent cost saving at this time of high fuel bills.

“Maybe you have a wildlife garden full of insects, a sustainable vegetable garden or

creative ways of saving water – we’re looking for ideas which other people can use in their own homes to benefit our environment as well as saving money, which many of these ideas will do”.

The event has been running in West Dorset for nine years and this is the second year it will reach out across Dorset.

This time Dorset Council is getting behind the publicity to get more people to join in.

The organisers provide insurance cover, a website and a booking system. Participants can open on any or all of the four days of the event – October 1, 2, 8 and 9.

Last year 50 homes opened to 500 visitors.

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Solicitors on the march for soldiers

TENACIOUS solicitors from a Swanage law firm hit the Jurassic Coast to raise £5,500 for former soldiers and their families.

The team from Ellis Jones Solicitors tackled the 100km Jurassic Coast Challenge in aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.

The gruelling trek started at Corfe Castle and ended in Bridport.

Senior associate solicitor Will Dooley, who was joint team captain with solicitor Conor Maher, said: “Our thanks go to everyone who supported us in aid of such a worthy cause.

“Many former servicemen and their families have incredible mountains to climb so every penny counts for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity so it can provide assistance when it is most needed.”

Mr Maher added: “The trek was pretty gruelling at times with some challenging inclines but the amazing views more than made up for it.

“Well done to everyone who took part and raised such a tremendous amount.”

Will, Conor and the walkers were joined

by Ellis Jones managing partner Nigel Smith for the presentation to ABF The

HEIGHTS: Joint team captains Conor Maher (front left) and Will Dooley (front right) are pictured with walkers and Ellis Jones managing partner Nigel Smith (centre back), ABF The Soldiers Charity regional assistant Philip Hutchens (fourth from left) and Dorset chairman Brigadier Donald Wilson (second right).

Soldiers’ Charity regional assistant Philip Hutchens and Dorset chairman Brigadier Donald Wilson.

Ellis Jones, with 21 partners and more than 170 staff in five offices along the south coast as well as London, supported the team with training sessions, kit, supplies and registration fees. ABF The

Soldiers’ Charity is the Army’s national charity, helping past and present soldiers and their families when they are in need.

The Jurassic Coast Challenge was organised by Action Challenge as part of its Ultra Challenge Series.

Ellis Jones has an office in Swanage High Street.

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Wimborne town crier Chris Brown with the 70th birthday cry, above, and Wimborne Model Town chairman Iain Stevenson with Michael Tomlinson MP, below left.

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Model town marks its 70th birthday WIMBORNE town crier Chris Brown gave a special cry to celebrate the 70th birthday of Wimborne Model Town.

The occasion was also marked by a buffet dinner for volunteers, a visit by local MP Michael Tomlinson and the near completion of buildings for the charity attraction’s Model of the Model Town 70th anniversary project.

The town crier marked the day which 70 years before had seen the start of visitors paying to view the then freshly constructed tourist destination.

Marketing manager Greg Hoar recalled the commercial origins of the post-war tourist

destination from August 1, 1952, and its continuing popularity seven decades later.

He said: “The original site was far from complete when it opened but rapidly become a very popular destination for visitors to the south coast area.

“We continue to offer a good value fun destination for all the family, only made possible by decades of support and work by our loyal volunteer force.”

The new miniature model of the model town – which has been constructed to 1/100th scale – has been placed behind the Corn Market in the model town’s diorama, recalling the position the attraction had in the real town in 1952.

Project director and trustee Penri Jones estimated more than 1,500 volunteer man hours had gone into the mini model town so far, adding that production and painting of the smaller scale structures was nearing completion.

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Award for 30 years’ service DECADES of contribution by a charity volunteer have been recognised with a prestigious award.

Robin Sherwood has spent 30 years with Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, serving as a driver for patients across Purbeck and east Dorset.

He was chosen along with just 21 other volunteers from across the UK this year to receive the League of Mercy award, and was the only person from Dorset to receive it.

He accepted his honour at an event at Mansion House in London.

The award was presented by the Rt Hon the Lord Lingfield, president of the Trustees of the League of Mercy, in the presence of Her Royal Highness, Princes Katarina of

Yugoslavia.

Robin said: “I am thrilled and honoured to win this award.

“It really means a lot to me. I think I have volunteered around 10,000 hours the past thirty years and driven the equivalent of around the world four times for Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and I’ve loved every moment of it.

“In early 1992 my wife saw an advert in the Daily Echo.

Early retirement had become a little boring and I missed the three P’s – people, purpose and pattern.

“Lewis-Manning Hospice Care provided all three and I have thoroughly enjoyed the last 30 years and the contribution I have made to this worthwhile charity.”

Clare Gallie, chief executive

Out Of The Blue

Yes, it’s September – don’t forget to look out for the Harvest moon, it’s the fullest moon of the year.

Out of all the other months of the year September is spelt with the most letters – and talking of letters we value your comments and therefore encourage more of you to get in touch.

So if you can spare five minutes, please use this link and have your say: https:// www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ PurbeckEmail.

Listening and acting upon what you have to say enables us to target our resources and patrols.

So, what have we been up to? Well, in the period July 6 to August 6 we dealt with 665 occurrences in Purbeck, of which 212 were recorded crimes and resulted in 63 arrests. Some 114 road traffic collisions also occurred.

Continuing with the road theme, there has been an increase in road traffic collisions – as visitor numbers continue to increase there are many more vehicles on the road. Please be patient and considerate.

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We all hope you enjoyed carnival week – it was nice to see it back in full swing and everyone enjoying the event and the sun. From a police perspective it was a very successful event with very few issues. A big thanks to

at Lewis-Manning added: “Robin is a true inspiration and really deserved this amazing award.

“We quite simply wouldn’t be able to run the hospice without people like Robin, who always go that extra mile for their community.”

Robin concluded, “Volunteering is such a special experience. The best thing about it for me is the friendships I have made both with staff, volunteers and patients. If you’re thinking of helping and supporting a charity please give it a go, it may surprise you!”

The League of Mercy is a charity dedicated to honouring and recognising the incredible work of volunteers.

Robin Sherwood with LewisManning Hospice Care CEO Clare Gallie.

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the carnival committee who kept us supplied with refreshments – they were most appreciated.

And finally, if you need to contact Dorset Police, please call our Police Enquiry Centre on 101 or email 101@ dorset.pnn.police.uk.

Always call 999 in an EMERGENCY when there is a risk of HARM or a CRIME in progress. Alternatively, call the free CRIMESTOPPERS line on 0800 555 111.

You can also use our website to report a number of issues, from full crime reports to lost property – just use this link https://www. dorset.police.uk/do-it-online.

Don’t forget to visit us on our Facebook page, Facebook.com/Purbeckpolice, and Twitter – @

PurbeckPolice – we really value your support and comments. You can also see our latest priorities and upcoming events at https:// www.dorset.police.uk/ neighbourhood-policing/ purbeck.

Why not register on Dorset Alert? By registering for the free Dorset Police community messaging alerts you will receive information on local crime and incidents where we believe that sharing information with you will help 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.

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New chapter for jewellery store A NEW jeweller has moved into Purbeck, taking over the longestablished Macrow and Son jewellers premises in Swanage.

Eray Tetik has been in the trade for more than four decades and is now the proud owner of the since renamed Diamonds of Swanage in Station Road.

He said: “I will try to meet all of your jewellery requirements, and keep my prices low all year round.

“All repairs happen on my premises, so nothing is sent away to be done.

“I also melt down heirloom gold to make more modern jewellery to remember your loved ones.”

Mr Tetik’s experience includes time at a top-class Italian jewellers in London and nowadays he specialises in diamonds and precious stones.

Mr Tetik is a member of the National Association of Jewellers and has an NAJ diploma and a wall of certificates for his achievements in jewellery making.

In addition to made-to-order bespoke jewellery and repairs, services offered by the shop include ring sizing and stone replacement.

“We also buy unwanted gold, platinum and silver,” Mr Tetik added.

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WAREHAM Rotary Club is seeking new members and volunteers.

The club has had a busy year so far and lots of fundraising charity events are organised for the rest of 2022.

The 50th charter night and presidential handover saw John Fox welcome new president Ian Church at the Isle of Purbeck Golf Club, and a street collection raised £3,000 for Ukrainian refugees.

Members have helped with the construction of a new rustic nature hut in the grounds of Sandford St Martins Primary School – and they assisted with the cost of planting young trees in the school grounds.

The club also lent support to Swanage Railway by marshalling at its Road to

Rail event at Corfe Castle.

For further information visit the club’s website at www.warehamrotary.co.uk.

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Art week organisers seek trustees

ORGANISERS of the Purbeck Art Weeks Festival are appealing for new trustees to join them.

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival (PAW) is a vibrant community organisation supporting the arts across Purbeck.

“The present trustees would welcome additional members to strengthen the profile of the group and contribute to PAW’s strategic direction,” a spokesman said. “Anyone interested should be a proven team player with experience or interest in the arts. Most importantly we are looking for the enthusiasm, skills and commitment needed to enable PAW to continue supporting the arts and artists in Purbeck.”

Most welcome would be people with a background in project and people management, marketing, fundraising, visual arts and music. PAW runs an outreach programme for young people and community projects, and its annual two week festival in May/June includes open studios, a collective exhibition in Rollington Barn, concerts, and talks.

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Manor opens doors in aid of charity

SMEDMORE House, one of Dorset’s finest Georgian manor houses, is holding an open day in aid of Wessex Cancer Trust.

The house occupies two acres of walled flower gardens, orchards and a Mediterranean garden near Kimmeridge Bay. Guided tours of the house will be led by well-known historian Dr Philip Mansel, who will be joined by members of his family knowledgeable about the house’s history and contents.

Visitors will also be able to see the seat where Napoleon sat when he visited St Helena and a

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Tickets are £6 on the door – children under 16 free – and house tours are £4.50. Dogs are welcome on leads.

Dr Mansel said: “We wanted to do something to help raise awareness and funds for this wonderful charity because cancer affects many of us and Wessex Cancer Trust is there when people most need support.

“Smedmore House is a hidden jewel on the Jurassic Coast, so please join us for a

wonderful afternoon.”

Wessex Cancer Trust has a support centre in Bournemouth and all the money raised will be used to provide emotional support to anyone affected by cancer.

For more information visit www.wessexcancer.org.uk.

Smedmore House is in Kimmeridge at BH10 5PG. Visit www.smedmorehouse.com/ news/open-days or call 01929 480719.

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News from Wareham Town Council – August

THIS was the first town council meeting for the town clerk, Nicola Gray, and the last for the deputy town clerk, Katherine Noble.

A street cleaner works on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and bins are emptied, theoretically, daily. Litter clearance at weekends would depend on voluntary overtime at extra cost to be met by Wareham Town Council.

A consultation on the new facilities at the play areas has taken place and work will begin in the Autumn. The Quay toilets have new doors.

Correspondence from the Aster Group stated that considerable subsidence had left garages in Mortons Lane irreparable and Covid and shortage of materials had delayed the start of rebuilding.

Tourist information is now available in Not Just Sundaes,

opposite the library in South Street. Purbeck Youth Centre provided activities and lunches in August for children entitled to free school meals.

If you would like to talk to your Dorset councillor, Ryan Holloway is in the library on the third Tuesday in the month 5pm-6.30pm, and Beryl Ezzard at the same venue on the second Friday in the month 10.15amnoon.

Jurassic Fibre had asked to build, possibly on the Recreation Ground, a Point of Presence (POP), a cabinet surrounded by fencing which allows paying customers to receive fast broadband without the need for boxes on streets.

The council declined Cornerstone was considering a base station in Worgret Road.

Dorset Council allows for six free parking days. The town council decided that allocating

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one of these to Wareham Folk Harvest (September 17) could set an unwanted precedent.

It is hoped that when the Tour of Britain comes through Wareham on Saturday, September 10, about 12.30pm1.30pm, lots of residents, local cycle clubs and cyclists will cheer on the riders. They will sprint into South Street, then continue up West Street heading for the Puddletown Road.

Have you noticed the new road surfaces? This is stage 7 of the race and it starts in West Bay and finishes in Ferndown.

The race is broadcast on ITV4. If you are travelling by car that day, note that rolling road closures will be in force.

If you, like Cllr Budd, are irritated by seeing the town hall flags wrapped around the poles, you will be pleased to know that a solution could be coming.

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The council expressed its appreciation for Katherine Noble’s work for Wareham and regretted that she had to leave.

The next town council meetings are on Tuesdays September 20 and November 1.

The public is welcome to attend at 7pm in the town hall and further information is on the council’s website, www. wareham-tc.gov.uk, or from the office on 01929 553006.

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Swanage Carnival

at town parade SWANAGE Town and Herston Football Club won best overall entry at the Swanage Carnival Sunday procession last month.

The club was delighted with the result. Co-organiser Jessica Vaughn said: “We would like to

thank all the amazing kiddies and parents who helped on the day, along with Paul Best, Jon Gregory, Molly Pavey, Tanya Powell, Dani, Emily and Mae for all their homemade decorations. We smashed it!”

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Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Even the weather is on song PURBECK Valley Folk Festival 2022 had a very special vibe, undoubtedly helped by sublime weather.

Festival favourite Martha Tilston was in particularly life-affirming mood on the Fire Stage, singing songs of love and loss and, emotionally, urging us to care for one another, look after our world and institute social change.

The silky-voiced, Cornwallbased singer-songwriter was captivating and inspiring in the afternoon sunshine, drawing in her audience to a set of contemporary folk. Backed by the two Matts, Tweed (bass,

bouzouki) and Kelly (violin, guitar, percussion), Tilston served up beautifully disguised protest songs, hiding behind gorgeous tunes, brilliant grooves and wonderful playing.

Michele Stodart, aka the coolest bass player on earth, was here playing guitar in a set of her own compositions. The Magic Numbers stalwart was a late replacement for covidstricken chanteuse Kathryn Williams. Stodart, a member of Williams’s band and go-to musician for a rollcall of famous names, drew on her own albums and collaborations for a countrified set.

Anglo-Scots supergroup Magpie Arc, playing just their sixth gig, were sublime – five musicians on top of their game in a fully electric combo.

Featuring a front three of the incomparable Martin Simpson, Nancy Kerr and Findlay Napier swapping lead vocals and twixt-song chat, the five-piece is completed by irrepressible drummer Tom A Wright and bassist Alex Hunter.

Top-class musicianship, a variety of singing styles, folk, blues and country variations all combine for an excellent occasion. Soon they will be THE band to watch.

The band that seemingly everyone watched at PVFF22 was the mighty Show of Hands, who didn’t disappoint in their natural environment of the summer festival.

Appearing at Purbeck for the first time in a decade, Steve Knightley and Phil Beer delivered a set of festival favourites. Cue the likes of

Country Life, Roots, You’ll Get By, AIG, Company Town and a couple of favourite covers in Boys Of Summer and Peter Gabriel’s Secret World. Ending, as ever, with a rousing Cousin Jack and encoring with the speedy Galway Farmer, they were gone all too quickly.

Knightley cropped up again the following morning in the popular Songwriters’ Circle along with the aforementioned Stoddart and Gabriel Moreno, London-based Gibraltarian poet, singer-songwriter and musician.

They traded songs, songwriting tips and secrets of the trade, as well as dealing with a power outage, before finishing with a rousing version of Mike Scott’s Fisherman’s Blues.

Moreno was back immediately afterwards with his band the Quivering Poets for an amusing, quirky set of alt-folk and Americana. Imagine if Leonard Cohen had come from Barcelona and you’d be heading in the right direction.

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at ever popular music event In a full-on performance, Moreno, Gibraltar’s cultural ambassador for 2022, drew on his 20 years in the music biz – from Spain and Italy to Peru and the UK – for wonderfully smooth, jazzy and lyrical tracks such as We Can Write England All Over Again and Feel Like Dancing.

The powerful voice of BBC Radio 2 Folk Singer of the Year Ríoghnach (ree-oh-na to the uninitiated) Connolly boomed from the main stage in a thudding performance with her eclectic five-piece band Honeyfeet.

Manchester-based, but hailing from Armagh, Connolly, best-known for being a member of Afro Celt Sound System, is an exceptional singer and flautist who merges styles, genres and sounds to produce, alternatively, thumping dance tunes, soulful grooves and (it is folk after all) protest songs with a twist.

Unexpected pleasures are

always a joy at Purbeck Valley, such as the energy generated by the Balkans-infused Bonfire Radicals, the swirling sounds of Bristol’s Solana, veteran party band Quinns Quinney playing in daylight for the first time at the festival, their offshoot Wiff Waff performing in the bar, the old-time sounds of The Rigmarollers, metalheads Hound Dogs For Hire thrashing it out on the Word Stage and Bellowhead’s Benji Kirkpatrick

and the Excess channelling Hendrix.

The dynamic Three Daft Monkeys packed the Big Barn, as did Capercaillie’s uilleann pipes maestro Michael McGoldrick long-standing acid croft pioneers Shooglenifty.

World music was represented by the west African balafon sounds of N’Famady Kouyate, US star Amythyst Kiah, Newfoundland close harmony trio The Once and Gasper Nali’s

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And there was so much more – Dorset’s Bierfass Band playing oompah music, poetry, fancy dress, crafts, comedy, plentiful children’s activities.

Pantheatrix, puppet shows, workshops, healing, storytelling, ceilidhs and even laughter yoga.

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The gardens are a haven for wildlife.

PHOTO: Dave Peckham Photography

Inspiring garden wildlife to f lourish KNOLL Gardens in Wimborne is hoping to inspire gardeners to create ‘mini reserves’ that offer refuge and food for wildlife.

At an open day this month, visitors will be able to see how a stunning effect has been achieved with grasses and perennials, shrubs and trees,

with little maintenance and minimum use of resources.

They can meet the Knoll Gardens Foundation’s ‘wildlife and garden experts’, explore the gardens and learn more about the stunning grasses, colourful perennials and wide variety of insects, birds, amphibians and

mammals that call the gardens home.

The open day is on Friday, September 16, from 10am until 5pm and admission is £6.95 (concessions apply), with proceeds going to the charity.

The Knoll Gardens Foundation is seeking new

trustees and volunteers to help promote its ethos and build on the work it carries out.

So if you are passionate about sustainability, gardening and wildlife, and have skills to share, the open day offers the chance to learn more about the charity and how to get involved.

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One hull of a find: rare medieval shipwreck is given special status THE remains of a medieval ship made from trees felled more than 750 years ago is one of three extremely rare shipwrecks to be granted the highest level of protection by Secretary of State for Culture Nadine Dorries on the advice of Historic England.

The 13th century Mortar Wreck – discovered in Poole Bay with its cargo of gothic Purbeck stone gravestones – is the oldest known protected wreck in English waters where hull remains can be seen. Tree ring dating of the wreck indicates the timbers used to construct the hull are from Irish oak trees felled between 1242 and 1265, during the reign of King Henry III. The wreck was discovered by Trevor Small, who has operated diving charters from Poole in Dorset for the past 30 years.

The survival of 13th-century vessels is extremely rare, and prior to this discovery there were no known wrecks of seagoing ships from the 11th to the 14th century in English waters.

Its status means divers who want to explore the wreck will need a special licence administered by Historic England on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. Their artefacts are protected and their condition is carefully monitored.

Finds recovered from the Mortar Wreck include two Purbeck stone gravestone slabs from Dorset, with two different gothic designs. They are in immaculate condition and the chisel marks can still be seen.

These gravestones are found in church graveyards across the south coast. They are significant because they were pre-carved and are not blank slabs, which suggests a demand for highly skilled stonemasons and their products.

The gravestone slabs would have either been carved at the quarries or at a workshop and are unpolished. One of the slabs

A diver views a decorated Purbeck stone gravestone on the 13th century Mortar Wreck, Poole Bay, Dorset.

PHOTO: Bournemouth University

features a wheel-headed cross, an early 13th century style, while the other features a splayed arm cross, common in the mid-13th century.

Several Purbeck stone mortars used by millers to grind grains into flour have also been recovered.

Other finds include a large cauldron for cooking soup, a smaller cauldron, which would have once had a long handle for heating water, and mugs covered in concretion – a hard solid mass which forms over underwater objects over time.

One theory is the ship may have been lost on its way out from the Dorset coast. Its intended destination is unknown.

Historic England has been working closely with Bournemouth University and Mr Small to investigate the wreck.

Irish oak was widely exported for shipbuilding during the Medieval period and Purbeck marble gravestone slabs were widely used across the south of England and exported to Ireland and the continent.

This wreck reveals the rich web of maritime trade and contacts in the Channel and Irish Sea in this period.

Mr Small said: “I was born into a seafaring family. I’ve skippered thousands of sea miles looking for shipwrecks from my home port of Poole.

“In summer 2020, I discovered what I believed to be an undetected wreck site.

Recent storms had revealed something unknown on the seabed.

“I was granted permission to dive the wreck. The rest is history!

“I’ve found one of the oldest shipwrecks in England.”

The other two exceptionally well-preserved shipwrecks which have been designated under the Protection of Wrecks Act 1973 are the 16th century Shingles Bank Wreck NW96 and 17th century Shingles Bank Wreck NW68.

Both of them were discovered off the Needles Channel, Isle of Wight.

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Welcome to Wimborne nos cher amis!

THE Wimborne-Valognes Twinning Association recently welcomed 31 guests from their twin town of Valognes on the Cherbourg peninsular.

The visit coincided with the Wimborne Folk Festival, adding to the fun of the exchange weekend, and a dinner hosted by

the WVTA using funds raised at social events throughout the year was deemed a great success.

A double-decker bus transported hosts and guests to the Crane Valley Golf Club where they dined, swapped gifts and renewed friendships.

The WVTA was formed in 1968. New members of all ages are welcome.

Visit wvta.org.uk or call 07885791368. n Pictured right is WVTA president David Emes with his French counterpart Philippe Perrée.

WIMBORNE Community Theatre is holding its annual Canford River Trail Quiz by the River Stour to raise money for its next community theatre project.

Anyone is welcome to join the trail, a sociable and fun expedition designed as a way to explore the riverside area near the school, which this year has been devised by Canford teacher and WCT member, Jane Skellet. The trail runs between 5.30-7pm on Friday, September 2, and there will be a welcome table on the grass bank near the main archway entrance to the school.

People can complete the trail on their own or join others in a team. Entry is £6 per adult, including a raffle ticket for a hamper of goodies, and accompanied children are free.

More information at: wimbornecommunitytheatre. co.uk Tel: 01202 884201.

starting to prepare and plan to send off even more boxes for the 2022 Operation Christmas Child appeal.

Thanks to the generosity of the local community who donated so many thoughtful gifts along with many beautifully-knitted items which are perfect for children in the winter months, last year’s appeal was a huge success.

‘The amazing journey of a simple shoebox.’

Operation Christmas Child is a project of the Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian international relief organisation.

Shoeboxes are filled with small toys and useful items then shipped to children around the world affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, famine, and disease.

How can you help?

Total Energy Services will be filling and delivering shoe boxes with a range of items for children of all ages.

Any gifts would be very much appreciated, allowing us to send off even more boxes to children in need.

The National Collection Week for 2021 is November 14 to 21, 2022.

Therefore, we are asking for any gifts to be with us

by October 31 as this ensures we have enough time to pack up the boxes and deliver them to our local church.

Summer is the perfect time to prepare During the warm months we can take stock and start preparing the boxes early so that we can deliver as many as possible.

Stories from Moldova Moldova is one of the poorest

countries in Europe and some of our shoeboxes were within the three lorry loads sent there from the UK last Christmas.

Among the recipients were Artiom, aged two, and eightyear-old Stas, who have a disability which affects their mobility. Therefore, all the family’s money is spent on medical bills with no spare for any presents.

When Artiom and Stas received their shoeboxes, they described the gifts as ‘sent from heaven’.

Gift suggestions Toys: cuddly toys, dolls, toy cars, musical instruments, yo-yos, balls, small puzzles, sticker books.

School supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or felt pens, stamps and ink pad sets, writing pads or notebooks, solar calculators, colouring and picture books, etc.

Hygiene items: Toothbrushes, bars of wrapped soap, combs or hairbrushes, flannels, etc.

Other items: Hats, gloves, scarves, sunglasses, caps, socks, T-shirts, flip-flops, hair

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Practice asks for patients’ patience BLANDFORD Group Practice has asked people not to keep calling the surgery to ask about the annual flu vaccine.

A spokesman for the practice said: “We’re currently planning our annual flu vaccination clinics to begin in September.

“These clinics will be held on Saturdays for those patients eligible.

“Patients will be contacted and invited for their vaccines nearer the time.”

The practice wants people to keep an eye on social media and their website for further updates.

accessories, jewellery sets, watches, wind-up torches, etc.

Knitted items are greatly appreciated, for many of the conditions for the children are very harsh.

Do not include: Toothpaste, sweets, lotions and liquids; used or damaged items; war-related items; seeds, gum, chocolate or food items; religious or political literature; medicines, aerosol cans, sharp or fragile items.

How to donate Simply drop your items off in a bag to Total Energy Services, Unit 1, Uplands Way, Blandford Forum, DT11 7UZ. We are based on Uplands Industrial Estate at the top of Blandford, just off the bypass.

You do not need a shoebox.

We will supply, pack and deliver the sealed boxes to the drop off locations.

Remember the deadline is October 31, and early submissions are encouraged if possible.

Any questions, please call 01258 472132 and ask for Holly Lamb, or email holly@ totalenergy.co.uk.

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History

Generations of the beautiful game

FOOTBALL is the most popular sport in the world.

All you need to play is a ball and your foot. Hence, anyone rich or poor can enjoy the sport.

In the image of the 1933-34 Herston St Marks Football Club side, the players are jubilant about their victory in the Swanage and District League Championship.

The team comprised of members from all trades and professions representing a cross section of men from the Swanage parishes. They included: Reg Turner (4); E. Masters (5); E. Jack Diffey (6); Arthur Parsons (7); Cyril Bower (8); Leonard Diffey (11); William Churchill (12); Jon Dorey (13); J Collins (14); C Burgess (15); A Haysom (16); G Norman (17) and five committee members wearing hats that denote their class.

During WWII, when the government considered outdoor team games were not safe, the thirst for football was quenched by the formation of the Swanage Home Guard.

In 1940, most able-bodied, reserved occupation men had signed up for the Home Guard to defend the shore if the Germans invaded. This did not stop men playing football as

The new football season has started, but what about past local teams? Can you spot a relative, neighbour or old friend?

Globe Inn 1970, above, and Swanage FC 1979, below

Herston St Marks FC, 1933-34

part of their physical training program.

There were plenty of competitors available from Worth Matravers TRE and other military organisations billeted in the valley. The Swanage Home Guard football team included Tom Wright (1); Jim Hansford (2); Sentel Sellick (3); Jack Hixon (5); Bill Lallement (6); Jack Grant (7); Tom Read (8); Bill Button (9); C Enoch (10); Fred Green (11) and R Norman (12) and was commanded by Col Montague Stagg (4).

On February 28, 1979, Swanage Football Club played Bournemouth and the final score

was a 1-1 draw. Both were teams in the Western League Division.

Swanage FC were Mike Newman (1); Cliff Bryden (2); Tony Banks (3); Andy Gilbert (4); Peter Daynes (5); Dave Smith (6); Martin Clark (7); Derek Haines (8); Alan Fooks (9); Paul Abrahams (10) and George Smith (11).

From the 1970s to the present there have been many pub football teams.

An early example was the Globe Inn, where the landlord Cyril Bower was a player for St

White Horse 1980

Marks in the 1933-34 team.

In the back row were: Cyril Bower (1); John Smith (2); Keith Stockley (3); Brian Norman (4); Lew Fletcher (5); Peter Snook (6) and Elsie Bower. And in the front row were: Billy Rudd (1); Alan Churchill (2); Steve Waterman (3); Colin Nichols (4); John Walton (5); David Alderson and John Hardy.

Another example is the 1980 White Horse Football Club.

Pictured in the back row are: Jon Olsen (3); Mickey Beale (4); Terry Buckley (5); Charlie Arnott (6); Kerry Thompson (7); Robert Selby (8).

And in the front row are: Keith Ball (9); Jimmy Holywood (10); Barrie Green (11); Matt Piper (12); Colin Lyford (13); Jeremy Smith (14) and Eddie Chinchen (15).

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Telling It Like It Is

We’re going to hell in a handcart

MY DAILY radio show is called ‘Drive Around Purbeck’ and that’s what I’ve been doing recently – looking at the roads, hedgerows and signage, and taking it all in.

I can honestly say that I can’t remember a time when the whole place has looked so scruffy and unkempt. Unloved, even.

Let’s preface this by saying, yes, I understand there’s no money forthcoming from the government. But for goodness’ sake, surely we pay enough council tax to prevent our beautiful county turning into something out of the third world.

Our road surfaces desperately need deep-down rebuilding, not temporary repairs carried out obviously on a shoe-string by a highways department that still spouts the myth that a thin coating of tar and some chippings rolled into it by passing traffic will be adequate for an area which takes so much traffic annually – and which fails to grab the utility companies firmly by the throat and insist the holes they dig are filled and resurfaced to an acceptable standard. Heaven knows, the utility companies can afford it.

I spend a lot of time in Spain where the road surfaces on major routes and indeed in towns, are much better than in the UK. Maybe if we were in the EU we would get more spent on the roads.

The recent drought has made us all see through the nonsense of leaving the verges uncut for ‘environmental reasons’, with pretty little posters showing smiling insects saying ‘we live here’.

Now I’m genuinely in favour

of leaving long grass for the insects, but on field borders and in common land – not on the roadside!

The long grass as you drive into Swanage doesn’t look like a pretty nature reserve. It looks – at this time of the year – like a fire hazard. I’m glad I don’t live close enough for my home to be affected when the grass eventually goes up in flames.

Look at the weeds sprouting up between roads and pavements, which could be weed-killed or, better still, uprooted before they damage the surface even more. Where are the roadsweepers? Where is the pride in looking after that bit of pavement outside your own home?

While we are thanking and applauding Frank Roberts and his team for their efforts along the A351, actually I think he should stop because the county council are rubbing their hands together and counting the money he has saved them.

Frank, guys, it’s their job not ours. They’re being paid for it and they need to get their heads around that fact.

If it was originally so important to write ‘SLOW’ on dangerous bends and hill-brows, then surely it must still be that important to maintain the paintwork – which in many cases has now been eroded until only the ‘O’ remains. If you want people to obey the speed limits then at least ensure the foliage is cut back so that drivers can see the signs.

If it was originally felt necessary to erect signage to direct strangers to various areas, then surely it must still be necessary to direct them. So at least keep the signs readable if not scrupulously clean.

We need more officers on the ground, not a new HQ PHOTO: Ethan Wilkinson

If it’s necessary to put double white lines in the middle of the road, then keep them painted so they can be seen in poor light and heavy rain.

And if you want people not to park next to kerbs, how about proper double yellow lines rather than the faded efforts which apparently only traffic wardens can read. The only ‘no parking’ lines they seem to be putting down nowadays are those where they think they can make money from the miscreants who let their parking meter tickets over-run by ten minutes.

There is never a second chance to make a first impression. Put yourself in the position of a visitor coming to Purbeck for the first time. What sort of impression does the infrastructure give you ?

Dorset Police – understaffed, undermanned, under-resourced – and in my opinion, badly managed – are to proceed with a new HQ in Winfrith. David Sidwick says the current site is no longer fit for purpose so is proposing demolishing it and building a new one.

The force has not yet disclosed how much this will cost. Seems like every year Mr Sidwick is asking council tax payers for a little bit more. I’m happy to fork out an extra tenner to put boots on the ground, but less so to indulge him with a shiny new HQ. Especially when the old one is to be pulled down rather than converted into a block of

dwellings for the homeless, which would be a lot more fit for purpose than their cardboard boxes and sleeping bags.

Well, here we are. Summer’s gone and there’s a long winter ahead and as I write it seems the whole country – let alone the world – has gone to hell in a handcart.

At a time when the Ukrainian war is frightening us all, when the cost of living is shooting through the roof, when the power companies are reporting record profits whilst the majority of the population is afraid to even turn on a light, our wonderful government has gone on six weeks paid leave and its officers appear to have nothing better to do than squabble about who is in charge.

Is this what the UK has come to? Is this what I’ve worked for more than 70 years to achieve?

With NHS waiting lists at an all time high, nary an NHS dentist to be found in many parts of the country, our roads and infrastructure crumbling about our ears, too few real policemen hiding behind a 999 system and a 101 system that’s broken, executive salaries in almost every public service running rampant and out of control while the real workers at the sharp end – the nurses, the road menders, teachers, shop workers, etc – are forced to go to foodbanks to feed their families?

Where homes are treated as investments whilst exservicemen sit on the streets begging, casualties of war.

Trained to defend our nation then discarded by that very nation as so much rubbish.

Where young couples haven’t a clue as to where they’re going to live and who are paying rents so high that they’re totally unable to save the deposit for a home of their own.

And where selfish idiots not only ignore the ‘no barbecues’ signs and the yellow ‘no parking’ lines, but actually move fire hoses to reach their chosen spot. Astonishing!

We can’t go on like this.

DAVID HOLLISTER

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SEPTEMBER is upon us, which means autumn is here.

What a crazy few months it has been at the park. Despite the summer holidays being over, the wildlife here is still worth the visit. And as the leaves begin changing to a yellow or brown the woodland will become full of character, brimming with autumnal colours, sounds and smells.

Two brilliant exhibitions are running in September. First up on Tuesday, September 6, is the greatly anticipated ‘What Sound Does A Stone Make’. This thought-provoking exhibition with installations will question the concept of sound and explore the idea of being able to hear the ‘unhearable’ – the sound of plant life underwater, night-time and the sounds that stone make’.

It will take place in our Fine Foundation Gallery until Tuesday, September 20, from

Durlston Castle.

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10.30am to 5pm and will be free to enter.

Starting on Thursday, September 8, is a pop-up exhibition in the beautiful setting of the Belvedere, ‘Clouded Border’. This installation by Megan Calver and Gabrielle Hoad will draw inspiration from Durlston’s history as a lookout and signalling station. This is on

show until Sunday, September 25, and will also be free to enter.

Wildlife in September is still rampant. In good weather this month, butterflies such as Adonis blues, Lulworth skippers and small heaths can be seen, and the sweet smell of ivy can attract the attention of red admiral and peacock butterflies.

Small migrant birds such as wheatears, redstarts, whinchats and whitethroats feed up on the rich crop of insects and seed heads of wild parsnip, woolly thistle and teasel.

Bottlenose dolphins can make the odd appearance and if you’re lucky enough for a sighting then make sure to let our ranger or volunteer working on the Castle Counter know about it. We encourage you to record any interesting wildlife sightings in our ‘Wildlife Sightings’ book in the Castle reception.

Volunteer opportunities are

still available here at Durlston, with a huge variety of things to do to keep you busy.

Our regular work parties are a great way to get outdoors and help around the park. Volunteer groups go out every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, and complete a variety of tasks.

Our Shed sessions offer a variety of activities – from woodwork to light gardening and painting – and are now available on Tuesday afternoons as well as the usual Wednesday afternoons.

As well as this, roaming rangers, litter pickers and counter volunteers are always welcomed with open arms, so make sure to give us a call for all volunteering opportunities. n For more information on events and more visit www. durlston.co.uk, visit the Seventhwave website www.7eventhwave.com.

Candles on the lake Reflect, remember and celebrate loved ones by taking part in our memory walk and floating candles on the lake event.

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Green issues should be at forefront of politicians’ minds, not tax cuts

S

EPTEMBER is undoubtedly my favourite month in Dorset.

The crowds have dwindled to an everyday workable number.

Roads are navigable and yet the weather still allows for some T-shirted walks and rides.

Surfers wait for the inevitable south-westerly winds that will it is hoped leave some rideable waves in their wake.

The light seems different as well, maybe amplified by the warm colours of autumn.

I never used to be that keen on this time of year. Whatever summer we had would finally give way to a cold wet winter.

However, if the last few years has taught us anything, surely it is to live in the present and make the most of whichever moment you are in.

Covid has given way to an extreme cost of living crisis.

Queues at the ferries to visit the place we voted to come out of have been unprecedented. If you look too closely you might think that those in power don’t actually know what they’re doing.

But at the same time this living in the moment, while probably good for your individual mental health, is not necessarily a good strategy on the wider stage.

We have had extreme weather events aplenty in recent times.

Storms and high winds followed

by Britain’s thermometers tipping over 40 degrees for the first time ever.

These events receive a great deal of publicity at the time, and then as they subside, so does the media interest.

The political parties pay lip service to the most important issue of any and promise a great deal without delivering.

The Conservatives are casting their votes for a new ‘leader’, the last one having evaporated into a gaseous cloud of his own hot air. There have been lots of promises of low taxes and short-term plasters to cover up problems, many of which were

Successive governments have failed to make any headway on the climate crisis.

PHOTO: Jody Davis/ Pixabay

created by the people promising solutions.

It’s a great model isn’t it? You spend years messing something up then promise to fix it. At least you have an idea of how the problem occurred as you were part or wholly responsible for it in the first place.

However, this applies to Brexit and other manufactured problems – and I use the word manufactured in the roundest sense as we no longer manufacture hardly anything, the bedrock of most successful economies – but the biggest problem of all cannot be totally laid at the feet of today’s politicians.

D

uring the current power struggle for the dubious honour of being head of the Tory party there has not been one single mention of the climate crisis.

Not a single reference to any sort of green plan. Nothing.

Lots about how they’ll put extra pounds in your pocket.

How they’ll stop desperate people from trying to escape hideous atrocities by risking their lives on a treacherous trip across the danger-filled waters of the Channel and then spend millions of pounds to send them to a country that last year we were told never to visit because it was too dangerous.

Nothing about renewable energy. Nothing about investing

in proper water systems which stop sewage being regularly pumped into the waters around the rivers and coastlines of the country, while massive profits are being gleefully accepted by the shareholders.

And why? Well these are long-term issues requiring long-term planning and solutions. Politics has become reactionary and knee-jerk and there are no votes to be gained from promising something for future generations.

Platitudes abound. Successive governments have failed to make any headway on the climate crisis. Things continue to deteriorate.

The weather continues to get more extreme and world leaders continue to trot out their promises once a year before getting on with the real issue of

making themselves more money.

As I write, the in-fighting continues on the radio. One talking about tax cuts, the other talking about making them more quickly than the other.

The country doesn’t need tax cuts. It needs to be managed properly and at the forefront of that should be green issues. We are also in the grip of a drought.

A few extra pence in your pocket doesn’t change anything.

A proper approach to the devastating effect that we as humans are having on the planet might.

So, back to September. I don’t know what to expect any more.

Whatever September brings in terms of weather I hope you enjoy it. For future Septembers, it’s in other people’s hands.

JOHN GARNER

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Food & Drink

An easy supper for the summer months DURING the summer I love spinach dumplings in tomato sauce as an easy and fairly quick supper...

Ingredients 250 g Ricotta 500g fresh spinach 1 egg 50g flour 50g semolina 400g tomato sauce, homemade or from a jar 100g grated cheese salt,pepper and nutmeg to taste; fresh basil Method Wash the spinach and blanch in salted water for 4-5 minutes.

Drain well and leave to cool down before chopping it up finely.

In a big bowl mix the spinach with ricotta, flour, egg,semolina and the cheese and season to taste.

With wet hands and with the help of a spoon,form the dumplings.

Get a pan of boiling salted water ready.

Gently heat the tomato sauce in a

ovenproof dish.

Cook the dumplings in the salt water, removing them with a slotted spoon and place on the tomato sauce, then sprinkle

with grated cheese and freshly torn basil; Stick the whole dish in the warm oven to heat through. Enjoy!

REGULA WRIGHT

Growing pains more acute this year

EVERY growing season is different, but this one has been truly challenging.

I’ve been busy just keeping plants alive – not necessarily expecting huge yields or long picking periods.

The autumn-sown garlic, onions and shalotts have done really well, grown to a respectable size and are of a good quality.

As you can imagine, this

year’s drying processs was a doddle. How I wish I had put in more garlic last autumn. I will do three times as much this October as my customers really enjoy locally grown bulbs that have not been flown in from Spain or China. However, anything that did not get the chance to develop a good root system early on back in the spring has been struggling.

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equipped with their established roots, rather than annuals which have to be super quick even in ideal growing conditions.

The gooseberries and blackcurrants were laden with fruit but I had to be extra quick picking them as it was starting to get dry and the birds were very much helping themselves Unfortunately a lot of vegetable crops are annuals and if overwintering crops like broccoli and kales are not established in the ground by the beginning of August it’s an uphill struggle. A lot of time and effort could be spent on a less than satisfying result.

Leafy greens like lettuces, spinach and chard have been particularly tricky to grow so far, as many plants got stresssed and bolted.

I have also been trialling some new tomato varieties, this time not red ones – midnight queen, Brad’s atomic grape, black from Tula and others.

Normally I grow them in a polytunnel but the birds would very much pick the little red

cherry ones or just peck at the larger types.

So far so good, the birds completely ignore the ripening purple trusses, although the polytunnel hasn’t even got a skin on and… no blight!

Oh yes, the air is just too dry for any blight spores to thrive.

Same goes for the spuds, which are doing fabulously well.

The chillies are doing really well and absolutely loving the heat – bumper crop I reckon!

As always the courgettes are doing really well now, after a slow start. I was also rather late planting out the winter squashes and hit this dry spell before they could get settled in properly.

Again, I’m not expecting a huge yield of those, although had they been planted out earlier, it would have been an amazing growing time with the prolonged heat.

Every season there are winners and losers – and I learn some new ways of adjusting to the challenges. Luckily there’s always next year!

REGULA WRIGHT

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Show some love for British rapeseed

by Barbara Cossins THE recent hot weather was incredibly challenging for our combining of the rapeseed oil crop.

Combining when it’s so dry means the seed doesn’t press well, so doesn’t produce the volume of oil we want. As there is already a shortage of sunflower oils from Ukraine right now, this makes rapeseed oil very sought after this year.

I’ve been using rapeseed oil in my kitchen for years now.

It’s a really good product to cook with as you can get the oil very hot and it still doesn’t burn. It cooks really well in the frying pan and is also great for salad dressing. A great all-round choice for cooking and often overlooked in favour of trendier olive oil.

We grow lots of rapeseed here in Dorset – it’s the bright yellow flower you see everywhere in late spring filling the fields with vibrant colour. Did you know it is an excellent source of Vitamin E, a strong antioxidant?

Plus it’s a great source of omega-3, a good fat which is good for your heart health and helps lower blood pressure.

Despite the fact it is so wonderful for us all, these last few years it’s been a very challenging crop for British farmers to grow as they can’t use a spray in this country which kills the black beetle, an insect which eats the crop and causes a great deal of damage.

Rapeseed oil is very sought after this year with the shortage of sunflower oils from Ukraine.

PHOTO: Kanenori/Pixabay

It’s been banned from use on British soil, but what is bonkers is that we are still importing oilseed from Europe which has been grown with the same illegal pesticides!

Not ones to give up without a fight, our British farmers have overcome the problem by planting the crop early enough that the young plants establish themselves early and are strong enough to fight off the beetles so they can’t destroy the crop. I get so mad when I think our farmers have the best practices, the smartest innovations and the strongest determination, and then we are still importing all the bad things from abroad.

On a positive note, I was recently in a meeting on chocolate. The demand for British sugar to be used in chocolate production here in the UK is on the rise – instead of importing sugar from abroad our sugar beet farmers are busy growing our own. This makes me happy.

Remember, eat seasonally, eat locally and always support our British farmers.

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Looking ahead to autumn planting

AS THE temperatures start to fall and the ground starts to cool, autumn is the perfect time to anticipate the arrival of next year’s spring and summer blooming bulbs.

Nothing brightens up the garden more than spring bulbs – they add a welcoming explosion of colour following the grey days of winter and they awake before many shrubs, trees and perennials.

So with careful planning, your garden will be bright and colourful in the lead up to early summer.

There are many types of spring bulbs to choose from.

Daffodils are a favourite. One

‘One of the most delightful things about a garden is the anticipation it provides.’

WE Johns of the most common signs of spring, the daffodil comes in many varieties, sizes and shades. These bulbs are easy to grow and extremely reliable.

The snowdrop is also a winner.

These dainty white flowers will be one of the first to flower in spring and look impressive when planted in drifts.

The crocus is another not to forget. These delicate flowers tend to come in soft hues of lavender through to yellow and

will add a splash of colour to your early spring palette.

Tulips are always worth the effort. They come in many varieties and almost every colour. Ranging from the traditional to the parrot, you’ll be sure to find a variety that will brighten up your garden.

Then there is the hyacinth, one of the most fragrant spring bulbs. This will fill your garden with a sweet-smelling perfume. Originally in pale blue or violet, hyacinths are

now available in a variety of colours.

And don’t forget to consider planting some alliums. These have large spherical blooms in white, blue, pink, purple and yellow. They add height and structure to the garden and are loved by bees.

Whatever bulbs you choose to plant, they can be grown all over the garden – throughout the lawn, under trees, in borders, beds and pots.

Many of them will also come back year after year – providing you with many seasons of anticipation and enjoyment. n Rudge’s Garden Centre has a range of bulbs in stock.

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Cuttings make more for next summer

AUGUST can be a disappointing month.

Despite weeks of drought, inevitably it seems to rain just when a barbecue is planned.

But that’s just the perfect time to take summer cuttings of half-hardies for next summer.

All those expensive flowering perennials that are filling the pots to overflowing are full of good cutting material just ready for the secateurs.

Cuttings taken after you have come back from holiday will provide lots of stocky, healthy plants by September to overwinter on a windowsill or in a porch or frost-free greenhouse.

How to grow cuttings

Remove a growing shoot, about 10cm long, preferably without flowers, just below a ‘node’ – the point at which a side-shoot or a leaf joins the main stem.

Cut back the ‘snag’ you have left on the plant to a lower node.

Remove the lower leaves and any flower-buds from the cutting, and the growing tip.

Dip the base of the cutting in hormone rooting powder, tap off the excess, and insert it around the edge of a shallow pot filled with a mixture of potting compost and sharp grit (50:50).

Label the cuttings with the name, number and date taken.

Water it well to settle them in and drop the pot into a clear plastic bag. Blow into the bag, tie up the top and place it

somewhere shady where you can keep a watchful eye.

Open the bag daily. Once the cuttings look perky, keep the bag open. Then, little by little, remove the bag, water the cuttings regularly and place the pot somewhere less shady, although not in direct sun on a greenhouse bench.

After a few weeks they should have rooted through the base of the pot. Tip them out and pot the cuttings individually into 9cm pots and place them somewhere you can keep an eye on the watering. If they don’t

root, you still have time to take some more. If they only have small roots by the end of September, it’s wiser to keep the cuttings in the propagation mix somewhere frost-free until next February. If cuttings are given too rich a life between November and February, they will make tall, sappy growth that is prone to fungal disease.

After February they can be moved into larger pots, but keep them frost-free. They will be ready for planting into final pots for the summer by May. SALLY GREGSON

not disappoint. They are all from Africa and so most prefer a sheltered sunny spot with plenty of good drainage – they dislike muddling through a mixed herbaceous border on a rich, heavy soil.

Plant the corms in spring over a handful of grit in the sun.

Some of these other, daintier species and their hybrids are a little tougher than their cousins.

From the mountains of east Africa comes Gladiolus callianthus, (once known as Acidanthera murielae) with its tall, white flowers and ruby-red central splashes. It’s the perfume that makes this species worth growing in a container on a terrace for the late summer, or a pot under an upstairs window where the flowers will perfume a bedrooms for weeks.

Another African species, Gladiolus cardinalis, has been crossed with Gladiolus tristis to produce Gladiolus colvilei, which boasts a myriad of different-coloured flowers.

Then there’s the enthusiastic Gladiolus communis subsp. byzantinus with carmine-pink flowers that bounce their merry way through a sunny border in early summer.

Towards the end of summer, Gladiolus. papilio charms its many admirers with its sparse flowers. Gladiolus papilio has been hybridised to produce one of the most beautiful gladiolus of all – Gladiolus papilio ‘Ruby’. This glamorous beauty has the elegant shape and the hardiness of G. papilio, but its

colour is a luscious, crimson plum, with a soft, silvery bloom.

Plant the corms among the feathery leaves of bronze fennel to pick up the powdery shades.

Pop them through a bed of ‘old’ roses which have finished flowering and by August they will steal the show.

SALLY GREGSON

Embrace the colour and be glads all over WE ARE all familiar these days with gladioli cut and arranged in a tall, narrow-necked jug – or perhaps planted in a row in the vegetable garden.

They may be the antithesis of today’s fashionable tousled, wildling garden plants, but their vibrant colours are very welcome indoors.

It’s often a good idea to look at some of the other, different species of a well-known plant and the genus Gladiolus does

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Your Health Matters

Dorset HealthCare’s monthly round-up

Reach out to someone and save a life AHEAD of World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10, we are urging people to reach out to those around them who may be struggling – it could save their life.

We can all take three very simple steps – SOS – to provide hope when people are in crisis or might be contemplating suicide: n Step closer: Notice what is going on with family, friends and colleagues. By getting closer to people and staying alert, we become more aware of those around us who may need either our support or professional help; n Open the door: Reach out and

start a conversation if you notice something is different. This may encourage people with suicidal ideation to allow you into their world and share their thoughts/ feelings with you; n Signpost: Find out what

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Through your thoughtfulness and timely action, you might create a life-changing moment by reaching out to friends, family members or colleagues in their dark moments who are experiencing suicidal thoughts, or even others who are themselves vulnerable because they may have been bereaved by suicide.

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range of services to support anyone who might be feeling stressed, distressed, in crisis or experiencing suicidal thoughts.

No one needs to suffer alone because we are all here to help in every way we can.

We have a 24/7 helpline (Connection) which is open for all ages. Anyone in Dorset can call 0800 652 0190, or NHS 111, for free.

You do not need to be known to our services and you can phone for support and advice about a friend, colleague or family member if you are concerned about their mental health.

Do visit www. dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk/ takeastep for further information on the telephone, face-to-face and online support that is available.

Let’s look after ourselves and each other – the time for kindness is now.

MEHERZIN DAS Dorset HealthCare’s lead for psychology and psychological therapies, NHS Dorset lead for wellbeing and psychological professions

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To conquer frustration

I CAME across a good quote recently from the author TF Hodge.

He wrote From Within I Rise and in it he said: “To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.”

For many of us life is particularly frustrating and stressful at the moment. The rising costs of fuel and food and with that the ability to maintain a job and feed a family. The ongoing wars across the globe.

The goings on in politics. Even those things that don’t touch us directly or immediately, do have an impact on our lives.

Last week I found it particularly hard to focus. Our holiday plans had been dashed by the air industry. I had children going in different directions, each requiring lost walking boots and camping gear that apparently didn’t exist any more. Our collective diaries are perhaps over-filled as they usually are in June – it all got a bit distracting.

All very first-world problems, yes. Perspective essential. But distracting nonetheless.

So coming across this quote was helpful. What is my goal?

What is my intended outcome and am I on track? Why am I focusing on temporary blockages and time-consuming hazards?

It’s a great reminder that once we have waded through treacle and reached our intended destination, even if it is by an unplanned route, the result will still be the same. So that needs to be our focus.

In business, perhaps more than in life, we need to check

Life is particularly frustrating and stressful at the moment for many people.

our end goals regularly. Are they enough – or too much? Are they still right for us and for the world we operate in?

It is fatal to sit still when you are running a business.

Sometimes in coaching I find myself saying similar things repeatedly. Not because there is a finite amount to say, rather because however many different issues clients raise, they are all inter-woven into the great happy mess we call humanity.

Whether it be stress management, growing a business, working through a troubled relationship, very often the deliberate move to stop, take a step back, regroup and check in with our final destination goal is what we need to do.

“To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles.”

PHOTO: Lukas Bieri/Pixabay

Alice Johnsen is a life coach (phone 07961 080513; website alicejohnsen.co.uk, email alice johnsencoaching@gmail.com)

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Motoring

Four in ten would go electric ALMOST half of Britain’s car owners will choose to buy an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car due to the high cost of fuel, according to new research.

The study, published by used car buying service ChooseMyCar.com, asked 2,000 motorists whether recent fluctuations in fuel costs and shortages had affected their buying habits.

The results showed a huge number – 42 per cent – now planned to purchase an electric vehicle as their next car, despite the higher purchase costs and lower availability of secondhand EVs. Men were more likely to buy an EV than women, with 46 per cent of males stating their next vehicle would definitely be electric, and 38

per cent of females.

Age of driver also affected the results, with a sharp increase in plans for an EV in the younger demographic.

UK drivers in the 18 to 34-year-old age group felt most strongly about buying an EV, with 66 per cent saying they would definitely make their next vehicle electric, while in the 35 to 54-year age group, 49 per cent stated that an EV was their next car purchase.

In the over-55 age group, only 20 per cent said they would be purchasing an EV. London drivers were the most likely to buy an EV next, with 60 per cent saying their next vehicle would be electric. This was followed

by Brighton, with 48 per cent, Edinburgh with 44 per cent, and Birmingham and Liverpool with 43 per cent.

Bristol and Plymouth were the cities least likely to buy an EV next, with just 15 per cent saying they would buy electric next.

ChooseMyCar.com founder Nick Zapolski was not surprised by the results.

“The younger age group appears to have been the one that has found it hardest to manage the spiralling

prices,” he said. “With the starting price still being close to five figures, many will struggle to afford a new EV and the second-hand market is still very limited.”

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Politics

Life can be a struggle for the young

TOM Lane, principal youth worker at the STEPS Club for young people in Weymouth, spoke to Swanage and Purbeck Labour Party members recently.

Tom spoke to us about being young and growing up in Britain today. His words prompted much soul searching – for Tom highlighted the challenges faced by our young people which have made so many of them unhappy with their lives. His eloquence was supported by a wealth of evidence, all of it in the public domain.

The Children’s Society in 2020, for example, concluded that UK children had the second highest levels of sadness of all children in 24 European countries – and ranked lowest for life satisfaction.

No wonder, therefore, that in 2021, The Children’s Society said: “(UK) children’s happiness is in an alarming state of decline. Society is tragically

failing our young people”. result of cuts.

A wide range of factors are at Dorset Council stopped play here – increasing poverty running all of its 22 youth clubs and deprivation, the adverse and centres, and made all youth consequences of austerity, workers redundant. Many clubs racism, sexism, homophobia, closed, while a few continued disability, the pressure to do such as STEPS, Wareham well at school and, increasingly, Youth Centre and The Centre, the malign influence of digital in Swanage, run by community technology – the measuring of groups or charities. self-esteem through likes Nationally, since 2009, on social media, with the more than 1,000 Sure constant possibility of Start centres have online grooming, closed, 73 per cent of bullying, peer pressure youth provision has and harassment 24 disappeared and more hours a day. than 1,000 youth clubs At STEPS, Tom runs have closed their doors.

Digital Detox Evenings, The School Cuts Chris Bradey where young people are website, described by the encouraged to hand over their Institute of Fiscal Studies as phones. As a former fairly reporting the facts, notes headteacher, I well remember that 63 out of 150 schools in the magnetic attraction phones Dorset are underfunded – a had for my students. shortfall overall of £4.4m for In Dorset, the youth service, 2020-21. Nationally, the regarded by many as the jewel website reports almost threein the crown of local authority quarters of English schools will services, has withered away as lose out this year as a result of

government cuts. Figures from the Parliamentary Dashboard, House of Commons Library, reveal some 14.1 per cent of children in Dorset aged up to 15 were living in relative poverty in South Dorset in 2020-21, while 10.7 per cent were living in absolute poverty.

New NHS figures show a record 420,00 children and young people a month are being treated for mental health problems. There are long waiting lists for Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services. The Bournemouth Echo reported on the case of a teenager who had to wait 316 days for treatment following referral in 2020.

Being young, said Sir Walter Raleigh, is ‘the season made for joys’. Any Government worth its salt should remember those words.

CHRIS BRADEY Chairman, Swanage and Rural Purbeck Labour Party

Theatrical Masterpiece Going Under the Hammer Duke’s upcoming Autumn Auction features an array of distinctive period examples including paintings, furniture, textiles, sculpture and silver.

An oil depicting Edward Townsend singing The Beggar, a song by playwright John O’Keeffe, is a highlight. This animated theatrical portrait by Johann Zoffany (1733-1810) is from the end of his career.

Zoffany’s theatrical portraits are regarded as some of his most innovative and beguiling works and only a handful remain in private collections, of which this is one of the finest. Preserved in outstanding condition and painted on a mahogany panel, this portrait has not been on the open market since the early 19th century and not exhibited in public since 1893.

The Autumn Auction is on Thursday, 29 September, at

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Zoffany’s oil depicting Edward Townsend singing The Beggar is coming up for auction at Duke’s after years of it being assumed to have been lost.

10.30am and is followed by the Art & Design post-1880 sale the next day. Printed catalogues will be available alongside the fully illustrated online versions. Viewing begins at the Interiors Dorchester Fine Art Saleroom 24th March 10:30am on Saturday, 24atSeptember.

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Politics

Towns’ tourism business hots up as students get a taste of life as an MP

IT IS recess and so this month’s news comes from Dorset!

The summer is an important time for our tourism businesses, and I was delighted to visit Wimborne Model Town in its 70th anniversary year.

All our local towns have so much to offer, and it’s great fun to see Wimborne in miniature and how the attraction has grown over the years.

I have been out and about speaking across the constituency, including: in Canford Heath talking to residents about anti-social behaviour; meeting residents in Lytchett Matravers, Broadstone and Corfe Mullen; joining the mayor in Lady St Mary Church, Wareham; and dropping in to the Pop In Place in Bere Regis. I’ve also had my usual in-person and phone

surgeries, helping people with in a constituency office over their individual issues. the last four days has been an At the start of the summer I amazing opportunity and hosted two work experience relevant to my politics course students. They wanted to at A-level … it has been get a taste of what it is thrilling, informative, like working for an fun and one I will MP. They spent never forget.” several days working You can read a alongside my staff in fuller summary of the constituency, and their time on my one day in London, website. If you know any Michael shortly before recess. young people who might Tomlinson be interested in work I am always keen that work experience students experience, please do ask should be given a range of them to get in touch. They will tasks, and I was pleased that need to be over 16 and living they seemed to enjoy the in the constituency. week.

Over the summer I have had One said: “I would very regular updates from Wessex much recommend coming here Water about the situation with for your work experience… the hot weather, and I am this is something I am going to pleased that due to their remember forever, and was so groundwater supply and their good, I believe it has allowed work reducing leakages they me to confirm that this is the have not had to introduce line of work I want to pursue.” water restrictions across our The other added: “Working area. It is important, of course,

to continue to use water wisely.

As I write, the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service are still damping down the fire at Studland. Yet again it is believed to have been started by a disposable barbecue, and on that score it is good to see most major supermarkets have stopped selling disposable barbecues and that Dorset Council have clear rules in place about fires and barbecues in open spaces. n If you need to get in touch, you can contact me via email, michael.tomlinson.mp@ parliament.uk, or call my office on 01202 624216.

I send out a regular email update – you can sign up on my website www. michaeltomlinson.org.uk.

Michael Tomlinson MP for Mid-Dorset and North Poole michael.tomlinson.mp@ parliament.uk

AS I write this article, the news is unfortunately dominated by the Tory leadership squabble, along with the occasional mention of the forecasts for eyewateringly high domestic energy price increases and the consequences of climate change on our weather.

Yet while we all swelter and contemplate how to heat our homes this winter, the NHS in Dorset struggles on – out of the headlines – trying to cope with backlogs and shortages.

And shortages are what afflict the service most.

Capacity issues in the ambulance service have meant that response times are historically high and the South West Ambulance Service has been at it’s highest alert level for more than a year. At what point does this become the new normal?

Our hospitals also have a shortage of beds. Capacity is less due to the loss of

community beds over the past – that by July the two-year decade and it is fair to state that backlog would be met – has currently in the South West, been broken. more than a third of patients fail Shortages in staffing are if the criteria to reside test – so anything getting worse. they do not need to be in Retirements have increased as hospital, but they cannot be those who put off leaving the discharged either because there NHS during the worst of the is not the capacity in care Covid-19 pandemic finally pull homes or because local the pin, the pool of trained authorities cannot provide nurses and doctors from a package of care.

Europe has dried up for This of course has a obvious reasons and we knock-on effect for still do not train enough operations. doctors and nurses.

Planned elective One of my children is procedures get cancelled a junior doctor who at the last minute – most Nick Ireland graduated three years ago of us will know someone from Nottingham after who has had multiple five years of study and with a cancellations – and this is student loan debt that now exacerbated by our local stands at around £67,000. hospitals having to prioritise Out of her cohort of around certain cases in order to avoid 80 doctors in her first year breaching the current national post-graduation, about a third 104-day cancer target and have since gone abroad to work 104-week (yes, two years) and more than 10 per cent have routine targets for treatment. quit the medical profession And still the promise made completely.

by Sajid Javid back in February Anyone who has tried to find

an NHS dentist recently will know that they are as rare as hen’s teeth; a prime example of how a mixed funding model just doesn’t work, with only the wealthy being able to afford treatment.

And just this week it was reported there is a shortage of epidurals and some painkillers with the consequent impact on women in childbirth.

Perhaps the replacement of Dorset’s CCG with an integrated care board will make a difference – we can hope – but the reality is that until the NHS is properly funded by government (and not by hijacking National Insurance – that was never meant to pay for health), things are likely to get much, much worse.

NICK IRELAND On behalf of South Dorset Lib Dems Nick Ireland is parliamentary spokesperson for South Dorset Lib Dems and leader of the Lib Dem group on Dorset Council

Backlogs and shortages plague the NHS

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Sport

Victorious women bowlers hit the heights

SWANAGE Bowls Club have been going from strength to strength this season.

The ladies have celebrated two magnificent wins over the last few weeks, beating Poole Park Bowling Club and then Weymouth’s Greenhill Club to become area champions in the national Top Club competition.

They now face St Austell from Cornwall in the nationwide last 32 teams.

This match is played on neutral ground at Cullompton in Devon.

Uta Keats has been

outstanding in the singles section of this competition, and Jan Cherry and Sue Bird had a magnificent game in their pairs match against Greenhill, winning 28 points to 10.

The other team members, all of whom played brilliantly and contributed to the latest win, were Sue King, Connie Palmer, Gill Bryceson, Lil Bell, Ro Bibby, Julie Lomas-Smith and Judy Smooker.

The ladies’ teams in the local leagues are also doing well. In the Dorset Bowls Edna Paisley League, the team are steadily

SWANAGE 1st XI have won five of their 12 games to lie sixth in Division 1.

The batting highlight was Craig Wells’ unbeaten century but half-centuries have come from Antony Mahes, Mike and Sid Nash, Mark Stacey (two) and Wells (three).

The outstanding bowlng performance was Freddie Long’s seven-wicket haul but useful contributions have also come from Charlie Dyke, Ben Hodder, Steve Kent, Sid Nash and Ryan Stearn.

The 2nd XI have won seven of their 12 matches to sit third in Division 4. The batting

highlights have been centuries from Sid Nash and Pete Richards, and half-centuries from Simon Goldsack (two), Jon Gregory (two), John Lewis, Harry Long, Mike Nash (two), Tom Rutherford, Tom Wells and Geoff Willcocks.

The outstanding performers with the ball have been Ron Barker, Ross Carroll, Goldsack, Mike Gould, James Harding, Steve Ramsay and Sam Marks.

The 3rd XI have won three of their nine matches. The batting highlights have been halfcenturies from David Alcock, Matt Dunster and Tim Ives with useful contributions from

increasing their points, while the ladies’ team in the Bournemouth & District League are second, only two points behind Fordingbridge.

The men continue in the leagues and are enjoying the game, although not faring as well as the ladies.

The club are also moving into the final stages of their in-house club competitions with the finals in early September.

The club hosted a bowls drive as part of Swanage Carnival week, 24 members of the club and visitors enjoying a great

morning’s bowling and raising £120. The winners were Emma Sugden and Graham Clinch.

Swanage Bowls Club are active and successful but relaxed play is on offer with weekly roll-ups, Friday night club nights and in-house triples league.

The club offer the opportunity to give the game a try – anyone interested should phone Barry Tatman on 01929 421162, or check out the club’s Facebook page or go online to visit the website, www. swanagebowlingclub.org.

One of Swanage’s ‘star’ allrounders, Sid Nash.

Andrew Hancock.

The bowling highlight was Ethan Stacey’s five-wicket haul and consistent performances from Pete Barker, Carroll and Alan Marks, as well as brilliant efforts by youngsters Dylan Church, Sam Wells and Seb Wright.

All of the youth teams from the Under-8s through to the Under-15s have performed admirably in their respective leagues. The Girls/Ladies Team also performed brilliantly at their latest Cricket Festival.

For all the latest news and results visit www. swanagecricketclub.co.uk

Super Sid shines with bat and ball

Letters Hot hot-dogs – in a thermos flask!

DURING the summer months when rainfall becomes less frequent, ecosystems of grassland, heathland and forestry are in danger from wildfires.

This habitat supports a wide range of biodiversity – small reptiles, some classified as endangered species, wildflowers and small mammals.

Dorset Wildlife Trust suggests, rather than a portable barbecue, to take a picnic.

Here’s another alternative,

thought up by my mother years ago.

Buy skinny chipolata sausages, fry them up and put them immediately into a thermos flask.

Take along some split rolls and there you are, instant hot, hot-dogs to go, without the palava of a barbecue.

Carbon free – and with no risk of fire damage, which can take 30 years to regenerate.

Vegetarian alternatives available.

Bon appetit!

Myk Hamilton, Via email

So many people face being cold

HOW is the average person going to cope with rising energy bills this winter?

I am the sort of person who would rather put on a jumper than fire up the central heating, so I have a relatively small bill compared to many.

But I still cannot afford to pay double or more for the small amount of energy I am using now.

If it comes to a choice between heating the house and eating a meal, my radiators will

have to remain off. I am not alone in being in this situation.

So many people will be cold this winter?

The question I want answered is, what can we do to bring prices back down again? It’s all very well throwing money around to help people afford their bills, but this will not solve the problem if price rises are caused by a shortage. Surely we need more energy supplied?

I guess if we all freeze to death this winter then demand will go down and prices will have to follow.

Name and address supplied

Readers’ letters on matters of local interest are welcomed. Email them to ed@purbeckgazette.co.uk

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Sport

Hockey teams warm up for new season JUNIOR training at Swanage and Wareham Hockey Club gets under way on Wednesday September 14, and the club is inviting newcomers along to join them.

Based at Purbeck Sports Centre, the successful club runs two men’s teams and two ladies’ teams competing in the South Central divisions of the Hampshire League.

A club spokesman said: “We look forward to welcoming everyone back to embark on another successful season for all our four teams.

“We also very much look forward to seeing some new faces in our club.

“All levels of player are always welcome, whether you’ve never picked up a stick before, haven’t played since school or are an ex-county player.

“This is a perfect opportunity for you to come and see us on a Wednesday evening and take part in some warm up sessions

The Swanage and Wareham Hockey Club men’s second team.

before the season starts.

“Who knows, you may be soon playing matches with us on a Saturday.”

Junior training sessions start at 6.30pm while training

sessions for adults (players 13 and older) start at 7pm.

The team’s first home ties are on Saturday September 24, with the starting times to be advised nearer the date.

n For more information about the club, its training and its fixture list, visit the website swanageandwarehamhc.org.uk or email secretary@ swanageandwarehamhc.org.uk.

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Business

Bournemouth to Venice all year-round

By Andrew Diprose, editor@ dorsetbiznews.co.uk EUROPE’S largest airline group, Ryanair, is to start new flights to Venice from Bournemouth Airport.

A twice-weekly service will begin operating from December 22 this year.

Passengers will be able to get away to the Italian city all year-round.

Flights to Marco Polo Airport will leave Bournemouth every Thursday and Sunday.

They’re now available to book at ryanair.com.

Venice is one of the most visited cities in Italy.

It boasts some of the country’s best known tourist attractions, including St Mark’s

Square, the Basilica, Doge’s Palace and the world-renowned Grand Canal with its gondolas.

The announcement of the new flights is an addition to Ryanair’s existing programme of 16 destinations available from Bournemouth Airport.

They include Zadar (Croatia), Bergerac (France), Budapest (Hungary), Dublin (Ireland), Malta, Krakow, and Wroclaw (Poland), Faro (Portugal), Alicante, Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Malaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, and Tenerife (Spain).

Passengers flying from Bournemouth Airport are now able to choose from 34 destinations in 17 countries during 2022/23.

Ryanair is launching the service just before Christmas.

Bournemouth Airport managing director Steve Gill said – “We’re absolutely delighted that our customers will now be able to fly to this beautiful Italian destination, Venice, from Bournemouth with Ryanair.

“We warmly welcome the announcement which will give passengers even more choice when flying from their local airport.

“Venice is a stunning city with so much to do, whether you’re planning a weekend break or longer holiday, so this is great news and a fantastic addition to our schedule.”

The full list of destinations available from Bournemouth

Airport in 2022/23 is: Cyprus – Paphos; Croatia – Zadar (new for 2022); France – Bergerac; Greece – Corfu, Crete, Kefalonia, Rhodes, Zante; Hungary – Budapest (new for 2022); Ireland – Dublin; Italy – Venice; Lapland – Enontekiö, Ivalo, Pajala; Malta (new for 2022); Poland – Krakow, Wroclaw (new for 2022); Portugal – Faro; Spain – Alicante, Girona, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Lanzarote, Majorca, Malaga, Menorca, Murcia, Tenerife; Switzerland – Geneva; Turkey – Antalya, Dalaman; Special Departures – Barbados (fly/cruise), Fjords (fly/cruise), Bergamo (Italian Lakes), Arctic Circle.

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Business

Economic update

Investment dos, don’ts to always bear in mind THERE are certain things that all investors should think about before allocating their capital.

Here is a list of some of the things it is worth considering both before investing and also on an ongoing basis once you are invested. It is not an exhaustive list, but things that immediately sprung to mind based on my day-to-day experience of looking after clients and their investments: n Only deal with FCAregistered firms, as they alone offer you proper protection against unscrupulous operators.

Make sure you feel comfortable with and trust anyone who helps you with your finances; n Have realistic expectations and remember that long-term investing is generally considered to give more secure returns than short-term buying and selling; n Ensure that you split your assets according to your needs and that you maintain a good level of readily available cash or cash equivalents (such as Premium Bonds) for unexpected expenses and events.

Remember, your needs may change over time; n Make sure you understand what you are buying and keep asking questions until you do understand – no financial product needs to be that complicated. After all, you wouldn’t buy a car you didn’t know how to drive; n Protect yourself. Keep records of your investments and details of correspondence plus notes on any telephone Kate Spurling is investment manager at Redmayne Bentley. Phone: 01202 714450; email: kate.spurling@redmayne.co.uk.

Kate lives in Swanage and is based at Redmayne Bentley’s Bournemouth and Poole office.

Redmayne Bentley is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct

conversations. Also, keep simple records so it is easy to find information and remember to dispose of unnecessary paperwork or electronic communications; n Consider having your investments held electronically with an FCA-registered firm. It is so much easier than maintaining paper certificates and means that you know exactly what you have, you receive a consolidated tax voucher, it can be easier to move investments into ISAs if appropriate and it makes it so much easier for executors and families when someone dies; n Ensure your investments are well diversified and meet your risk profile and investment objectives; n Make sure you are paying any tax due, and if you are not sure about your tax position check with a professional; n Try to ensure that your investments are as tax-efficient as possible and seek advice if you need any help with this; n Review your investments from time to time and consider having them managed by a professional – the costs of doing so should pay off over time and you always have someone on hand for help and advice who knows you and your investments and will ensure your investments meet your objectives and risk profile on a continuing basis; n Finally, always remember if it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.

KATE SPURLING

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Furnished Holiday Let Rules Marriage Allowance

The furnished holiday let (FHL) rules allow holiday lettings of properties The meet marriage allowance can to bebe claimed couples and those in a that certain conditions treatedby as married a trade for tax purposes.

In order to qualify as a furnished holiday letting,does the following criteria civil partnership where a spouse or civil partner not pay tax or does need to be met: not pay tax above the basic rate threshold for Income Tax (i.e., one of the •couples The property mustearn be let onthan a commercial basis with aallowance view to the must currently less the £12,570 personal for realisation of profits. Second homes or properties that are only let 2022-23). occasionally or to family and friends do not qualify.

• The property must be located in the UK, or in a country within the EEA. The allowance works by permitting the lower earning partner to transfer •up to The property must be furnished.

This meanstothat there mustorbecivil £1,260 of furniture their personal tax-free allowance their spouse sufficient provided for normal occupation and your visitors partner.

Thebemarriage can only be used when the recipient of the must entitled allowance to use the furniture. transfer (the higher earning partner) does not pay tax at the higher Income In addition, the property must pass the following three occupancy Tax rates. This would usually mean that their income is between £12,570 conditions. to £50,270 in 2022-23.

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Pattern of occupation condition. The property must not be used for more than 155 days for longer term occupation (i.e., a continuous This transfer ofmore unused allowances period of than 31 days). could result in a saving of up to £252 2. availability property mustfor bethe available for theThe recipient (20%condition. of £1,260),The or £21 a month currentfor tax year. commercial letting at commercial rates for at least 210 days per year.

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The letting condition. The property must be let for at least 105 days If youper meet theand eligibility requirements andable have yet claimed year homeowners should be to not demonstrate thethe income from these lettings. allowance, you can backdate your claim to 6 April 2018. This could result in a total tax are refund of up to if you can claim forproperties 2018-19, 2019-20, Where there a number of£1,220 furnished holiday lettings in a business, it is possible to average the days of lettings for the purposes 2020-21, 2021-22 as well as the current 2022-23 tax year.

If you claimof qualifying forbackdate the 105 days is called an averaging election. now, you can yourthreshold. claim for This four years (if eligible) as well as for the current taxa year.

In period fact, even if youelection are no longer eligiblehomeowners but would There is also special of grace which allows to treat a year asor a qualifying for theyears purposes of the holiday have been in all any of the year preceding then you canfurnished still claim your let rules where they genuinely intended to meet the occupancy threshold entitlement. but were unable to do so subject to a number of qualifying conditions.

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Capital showcase for our regional property market Symonds & Sampson are heading back to the Capital in October to showcase properties across the region to London and Home counties buyers.

During the pandemic property marketing changed, with the internet become pivotal as the ‘shop window’ for house hunters. However, as life has returned to some normality Symonds & Sampson have found buyers are eager to engage face to face with our property experts. Discussions are beneficial to buyers who can discuss their requirements and gain local knowledge, particularly advice on schools, commuting times and communities are hard to fathom out from afar, and being able to hone that information to identify the most suitable search areas before travelling is invaluable.

Our showcase events are always popular among city dwellers, and the London Office is located in a wellpositioned and easily accessible position in St James’s. Head of Agency Jon Summers who will be hosting the event

with colleague Peter Grout-Smith and Morgan Clement is looking forward to the event. “Demand from London and Home County based buyers continues to influence the regional market, and we have agreed sales to many properties to buyers relocating from London and the Home Counties”.

If you are considering selling and would like your property to feature at this exclusive London event, please call Jon on 01305 251154 or your local Symonds & Sampson office to arrange a free, no obligation market appraisal, and we’ll look forward to telling you more.

Development site sells for more than £1 million Symonds & Sampson often sell individual building plots in their collective property auctions, but the July auction included the successful sale of a development site for nine houses.

Calton Stockley, Head of Land and New Homes, was delighted with the result “This was an opportunity to acquire an attractive development site with planning permission for nine detached houses. Extending to 2.5 acres, the site lies within striking distance of local amenities at Crossways, a mainline station at Moreton, and the Purbecks, Coast and pretty Dorset countryside.

We received encouraging levels of interested from both local and national developers resulting in a sale in excess of the Guide Price”.

Auctioneer Mark Lewis added “This is the third substantial development site we have sold at auction; the fact that the seller is able to provide all relevant independent reports in advance of the auction dates attracts buyers who are then able to bid with confidence.”

Symonds & Sampson have achieved notable successes in both securing planning and then promoting development sites of all sizes by Informal/Formal Tender, Private Treaty, Options etc., as well as by

auction, therefore if you have a site you are considering selling, please do get in touch with Calton Stockley on 01305 251154 to discuss the most suitable method of sale to achieve the most rewarding results.

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For the best results, keep things simple HERE at Raw Made Simple we like to keep things simple – hence the name.

We believe in high quality ingredients in all our meals, and these are usually human consumption – and, if I can get hold of it, organic or red tractor.

We don’t use any carcass as it’s just low-grade bones, much preferring to use drumsticks, and our Duck & Lamb meal is whole duck! Our Rabbit Supreme is single protein and also whole.

We add no vegetables or fruits in our recipes, which allows you as our customers to add them if you wish, along with any supplements you may be giving your dog or cat.

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We hope to be launching a scheme soon which allows you to return our thermal liners for a hefty discount on your next order – details will be placed on

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MARGARET GREEN ANIMAL RESCUE Can you help?

Support with sponsorship DID you know you can sponsor one of our rescue centres or some of the wonderful animals in our care?

Setting up a sponsorship is a great way to support our rescue animals and make a difference to those in need.

There is no better feeling than knowing you are making a positive impact to the lives of animals at the centre. In return for your monthly £5 donation, you will receive twice-yearly updates from your chosen centre or animal. They would love

to share their adventures with you!

Sponsorship gives you the fantastic opportunity to stay connected within the Margaret Green Animal Rescue community and to discover what our rescue animals are getting up to. Not only is this the perfect treat for yourself, but you could also gift a sponsorship package to a loved one for a birthday or special occasion!

You could even have the chance to meet your sponsor animal at our Church Knowle Centre near Wareham (BH20

5NQ), which is now open to visitors six days a week – all days bar Wednesdays – from 11am-3pm. Pop by to explore the centre and to catch a glimpse of some of the work we do at Margaret Green Animal Rescue.

If you would like to find out more about becoming a centre or animal sponsor, pick up a leaflet at one of our centres or visit our website at https://www. margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk/ support to download a form today.

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Why cats need a regular check-up

CATS are masters of disguise and hiding signs of illness.

Regular vet health checks are important to pick up on any subtle changes – we always say that prevention is better than cure.

Having your cat checked over at least once a year, and more regularly if they are on specific medication, means your vet can keep a close eye on any changes.

These regular visits also give your cat the opportunity to create positive memories of being at the vets; like being stroked and fussed, instead of associating their visits with pain or sickness.

Yearly vaccinations are important for your cat’s health and prevent diseases like cat flu (feline herpes virus, calicivirus), feline enteritis (feline parvovirus) and feline leukaemia virus.

Other important health issues include neutering, which is always advised for health

reasons unless you are breeding from them, dental care and body and weight condition.

These are all-important, health-related matters for discussion with your vet on an ongoing basis throughout the lifetime of your cat.

Ageing cats are unfortunately

a bit more susceptible to disease and as they get older more frequent checks are required in order to pick up on any changes such as weight loss, stiffness or lack of appetite.

Often blood and urine tests will be recommended once your cat is over a certain age in order

to monitor any loss of kidney or liver function. It is important to mention any problems or changes, however subtle, to your vet. This could include changes to their food and water intake, activity levels and their behaviour as they get older.

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Feature

The two lives of Baden-Powell...

IN BIZARRE scenes at Poole Quay in the fetid, pandemicridden summer of 2020, Scouts clashed with political activists as bewildered locals looked on.

The Scouts formed a human shield around Baden-Powell’s statue as protesters threatened to tear it down and throw it in the harbour. Days before, the statue of slave trader Edward Colston had been pulled down in Bristol.

Many onlookers wondered aloud what the man who invented the boy Scouts had done that was so bad? Was he really a racist, anti-Semitic, homophobic imperialist as some were saying? Hadn’t he been about all about peace, happiness and woggles?

I wanted to give them answers but didn’t have all of them myself. I decided to delve further and write feature on the light and shade of BadenPowell.

As a former Bournemouth Echo journalist, I knew Robert Stephenson Smyth BadenPowell through articles we had written about him, mainly based on his connection to Brownsea Island, location of his 1907 experimental scouting camp and launchpad for what is now the world’s biggest, nondenominational youth movement. I was also aware of more recent stories about aspects of his darker, more controversial side which were driving the accusations.

However, the more I researched, the more astonishing his life story became.

This was no feature, this was a book. My book, ‘Robert Baden-Powell: A Biography’, which opens with the brouhaha on Poole Quay, scene of my inspiration, then looks back to 1857 and Baden-Powell’s ill-timed birth to a bereft mother grieving three dead infants who had preceded him.

His father dies shortly after, leaving him vying for his mother’s love in a brood of ten

Everyone knows Robert Baden-Powell founded the Scout movement, right here in Dorset.

But did you know his fiancé lived in Lilliput and that they married in secret at St Peter’s Church, Parkstone? Or, that years before even landing on Brownsea Island to set up his experimental camp, he was the 20th century’s most famous Englishman?

During the Second Boer War, the first conflict the world’s media covered in depth, his unorthodox methods of keeping the Boer army at bay while hopelessly outnumbered during the Siege of Mafeking in 1899/90, were slavishly reported, making him an unwitting global celebrity.

Purbeck Gazette reporter LORRAINE GIBSON writes about these and other fascinating aspects of the complicated man who lived two lives – both extraordinary – in her latest book.

Author Lorraine Gibson with the statue of Robert Baden-Powell, founder of the Scouting movement, on Poole Quay.

children and dodging school lessons by scarpering into the woods to track, hunt and study nature and, subsequently, fail to get a place at Oxford, unlike most of his brothers.

Later, his dreams of being an artist are dashed when he is forced into the army and sent to India. A pale, freckled redhead, he finds the heat and disease unbearable and once stationed

in Lucknow has to convince even himself that he is a competent officer at just 19.

Unremittingly obedient, though, he gets stuck in and proves to be a practical, naturally-instinctive soldier who also happens to love acting in drag. Soon he is managing his men and entertaining the regiment as Madame Butterfly whenever they need cheering

up, which, with typhoid rampaging, is most of the time.

I follow him to India and the meeting with a man who will be his ‘best friend in the world’ for 30 years, to Kandahar, South Africa, the Gold Coast (Ghana) and back to wartime Britain, considering the main events which motivated the Poole protesters on the way.

Back in England in the early 1900s, weary and wary of wars, he is dismayed at the unhealthy state of poorer children, especially boys who may be called upon to defend Britain.

He begins devising a system, based on his highly-respected military scout-training programme for soldiers, which might help boys become healthier, more self-sufficient and the sort of men who can put a stop to wars, rather than fight them.

A chance meeting with a wealthy stranger who owns a private island – Brownsea – where Baden-Powell illegally landed to camp with his brothers as a child, leads him back there to test his scouting scheme and, perhaps, write a book based on the results.

The rest, as they say, is history and Scouts membership now stands at 54 million and counting. n ‘Robert Baden-Powell: A Biography’ by Lorraine Gibson with foreword by Bear Grylls OBE is published on 30 August and available to order from all good bookshops and www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/ Robert-Baden-PowellHardback/p/21626

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Arts & Entertainment

Guitar ace Aynsley’s blues will leave you all shook up WITH the Elvis film sparking an appreciation of the blues in a whole new generation of music fans, the arrival of Aynsley Lister at the Tivoli this month feels pretty timely.

Lister is one of the UK’s hottest contemporary blues guitarists and is considered among the best in the world.

His unique brand of blues-based rock is a smart blend of contemporary song fuelled by the kind of heart and soul that made rhythm and blues and the Memphis sound revolution so huge.

Citing Peter Green, Albert King and Eric Clapton as major influences while growing up, and recognising these elements are often missing from some modern music, his mission is to shake things up.

He has had a unique perspective on modern blues since forming a band at 13

and releasing a single in 1998 on Ruf Records.

He has played with the likes of Buddy Guy, John Mayall and Lynyrd Skynyrd and won multiple awards, including guitarist of the year, songwriter of the year and song of the year at the British Blues Awards.

He is now recording his newest studio album, Along For The Ride, which is set for release via Straight Talkin’ Records.

He describes his latest work as a bold, confident and accessible slice of contemporary blues-rock, and it will no doubt attract a new audience – building on the 100,000 albums he’s already sold worldwide.

Lister appears at the Tivoli on Friday September 9 at 7.30pm. Tickets £22, www. tivoli.co.uk LORRAINE GIBSON

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Annual Exhibition

THREADS at the GRAND Embroidery, Textile & Mixed Media Artists

Wednesday 15th to Sunday 2021 9.30am – 4pm at the Grand Hotel, Swanage

Aynsley Lister has a new album coming and appears at the Tivoli on Friday.

THREADS AT THE GRAND 2022 Purbeck West Country Embroiderers will be showcasing their work at The Grand Hotel from Wednesday Sept 28th to Sunday 2nd October. We enjoyed a wonderful response to our work last year and can’t wait to showcase our pieces again this year.

There will be hand and machined embroideries, textiles and mixed media pieces which we have completed during our recent workshops.

There will be many pieces for sale along with handmade cards and smaller items as well as our ever popular Tombola.

Some of our members will be available every day to assist you and tell you more about the group and its activities.

The Grand Hotel is situated in a beautiful setting with fabulous views across Swanage Bay so why not drop in, entry is free, have a little browse and maybe enjoy a coffee or drink in the lounge bar or really make it special and have lunch in the conservatory.

For further information contact: 01929 423353

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Harvest returns for second big bash

EVERYONE is welcome at Wareham Folk Harvest, which promises a full day of music and dance on the quay and indoors.

The event on Saturday, September 17, features two concerts in the United Reformed Church Hall.

The first concert, from 2pm until 5pm, sees performances by Mick Ryan, Jim Chorley, Good Habits and Bob Carter.

The second, from 7pm until 10pm, features Tim Laycock with Colin Thompson, Mitchell and Vincent, and Nicola Clark.

Carey Hall is the venue for a ceilidh from 7.30pm to 10.30pm, featuring Murphy’s Lore.

The folk harvest, which also includes workshops, is returning following its successful launch last year.

The festival is a registered charity with the committee working hard to keep costs low and yet bring in enough revenue from ticketed events to help ensure its financial security.

To find out more about the event, visit the website, www.warehamfolkharvest. co.uk.

The event hosts two concerts, a ceilidh and workshops for people to take part in.

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FILM FESTIVAL

OPEN AIR CINEMA at Corfe Castle

AUGUST BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND 2022 Experience the magic of film in the ruins of historic Corfe Castle Friday 26th Sing 2 (U) Saturday 27th No Time to Die (12A) Sunday 28th West Side Story (12A) £12 adults, £6 Children (ages 5-18) and £30 family ticket, children under 5 years free Gates open 7.30pm for 8.45/9pm screening Advance bookings: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/corfe-castle/whats-on

OCTOBER FESTIVAL

Friday 14th to Saturday 29th October 2022 2 weeks | 70 films | 30 venues Screening a selection of foreign language, independent and classic films Special guest and gala events to be announced soon Follow us on

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Film festival puts on open-air screenings A CLASSIC love story, an Agatha Christie mystery and a musical are on offer in Purbeck Film Festival’s outdoor line up for September.

Wareham’s Old Granary is the venue for films on Thursdays in September, ahead of the main festival in October.

The terrace at the Old Granary is the venue for: n West Side Story (Thursday, September 8); n Death On The Nile – Kenneth Branagh brings his star quality – and a mightily impressive moustache – to this Agatha Christie classic, playing Belgian

detective Hercule Poirot (Thursday, September 15); n In The Heights – An American musical drama full of energy, following the residents of New York neighbourhood Washington Heights as they pursue their dreams of a better life (Thursday, September 22).

Advance booking is recommended for all films and more information on the festival can be found on the website – www.purbeckfilm.com The full festival runs from October 14 to October 29, with 80-plus films at more than 30 venues across Purbeck.

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THE MOWLEM Visual artist marks Theatre, Cinema & Function Rooms time for exhibition

‘BEING In Time,’ an exhibition from Carrie Mason, will show at The Mowlem Theatre from Friday, September 9, until Wednesday October 19.

Carrie is a local visual artist and recent graduate of the Arts University Bournemouth, completing a degree in fine art in 2016 and gaining a masters in the same subject a year later.

Carrie combines repetitive mark-making with an experimental approach to using materials in a predominantly drawing-based practice that includes work on paper, sculptural objects, video and live-action drawing performance.

Carrie will show new drawings for this opening exhibition at The Mowlem.

Carrie’s show is part of The Mowlem Theatre’s first visual arts exhibition, which started in

August and came about after a call for local artists to be part of a new installation at the Shore Road venue.

“Our community consultation last year identified an appetite for exhibitions of visual arts at The Mowlem,” said Paul Angel, co-chair of The Mowlem Institute Charity.

“In response, we’ve developed a visual arts scheme along with Tim Edgar, local artist and former senior lecturer at Arts University Bournemouth.

“We’re thrilled to welcome ‘Being In Time’ by Carrie Mason as the first of many exhibitions we hope to host in the future.”

You can find out more information about Carrie and her work on her official website at http://www.carriemason.com

www.themowlem.com LIVE SHOWS:

Sleeping Lions - A play about love, denial, courage and scotch eggs. Warning, there is strong language and some upsetting themes. Friday, September 30th at 7.30pm. There will also be a post-performance Q&A with the Actors and Director.

FESTIVALS:

Swanage Folk Festival 2022 Join in with several different workshops in the Community Room, upstairs at The Mowlem, on Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th of September. Full details will be available in the Folk Festival program available soon via https://swanagefolkfestival.com.

Planet Purbeck Festival 2022 Planet Purbeck are back at The Mowlem!

• Friday 23rd September: Celebration of our Sea • Saturday 24th September: Celebration of our Land • More information will be available soon via https://planetpurbeck. org/festival/.

The Showbar, Upstairs at The Mowlem: DJ Ned: Saturday, 17th September, 9.30pm til late, Swanage local and confessed vinyl junkie Ned has a substantial collection of original 12” platters and likes nothing more than dropping in a rare classic or limited pressing.

MOVIES:

Tickets can be booked online see website for prices.

Top Gun: Maverick (12A), 30th & 31st August, and 1st Sept at 7.30pm Fisherman’s Friends: One and All (12A), Friday 2nd through to Thursday 8th September at 7.30pm, Monday 5th September at 2.30pm Bullet Train (15), 9th & 10th & 12th September at 7.30pm Joy Ride (15),13th, 14th & 15th September at 7.30pm,12th September at 2.30pm The Forgiven (TBC),16th, 17th, 19th, 20th, 21st & 22nd Sept at 7.30pm, 19th Sept at 2.30pm Three Thousand Years of Longing (TBC), 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th September at 7.30pm, 26th September at 2.30pm

CLUBS & SOCIETIES:

Monthly · Please contact the Box Office for details of Making Memories Dementia Friendly Movies and Cafe. · The Flower Club will meet on Thursday 22nd September at 9am in the Community Room.

Weekly / Bi-weekly · Health Qui Con Community meets every Wednesday at 1.30pm in the Community Room. · Egyptian Bellydance classes start on Tuesday, September 6th at 5.30pm in the Community Room and run weekly. · Baharah Dance is back every Thursday from September 8th at 6.30pm in the Community Room. · We welcome the Swanage Arts & Crafts Market back every Saturday and Sunday outside the Mowlem to October.

www.themowlem.com

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Academic explores context of Hardy’s folklore fascination ARE you fascinated by ancient folklore?

If so, you are in good company – Dorset writer Thomas Hardy was both intrigued and influenced by tales of cunning folk, witches and

Professor Owen Davies.

magical healers.

Find out more at an online talk by Professor Owen Davies, in which he puts Hardy’s references to witchcraft and popular magic into historical context.

Owen Davies is professor of social history at the University of Hertfordshire and the current president of the Folklore Society, which was founded in London in 1878.

He has published numerous books and articles on the history of witchcraft, magic, ghosts, religion and folk medicine.

The talk takes place on Thursday, September 8, from 7pm until 8pm.

You can book a place on the

talk on the Wessex Museums website, at a cost of £5 per screen.

The talk is one of a series supporting the major exhibition,

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Partying hard for 30th birthday SWANAGE Folk Festival is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year with a bumper line-up.

The multi-talented Seth Lakeman headlines on Saturday night and, on Friday evening, festival favourites Oysterband will kick off the three-day event held from September 9-11.

Foot-stomping folk band Sheelanagig will close the festival with their own brand of gypsy-funk on Sunday.

Banter, Faustus, Man the Lifeboats, Tinderbox, Mother Ukers, Monkey See Monkey Do, Wareham Whalers and The Magpies are just some of the other guests appearing.

There are free marquee concerts on Saturday and Sunday afternoons with food and drink available on the main site at Sandpit field, which also hosts a craft fair.

More than 60 dance sides will be performing around the town during the weekend and, this year, a mad hatters competition will raise money for Ukraine

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Seth Lakeman headlines on Saturday.

with all entry donations matched by the festival.

Singers will be performing around town, along with ceilidh and sessions in several local pubs. Music and dance workshops are also on offer.

Folk festival chairman Margaret Tyrer said: “We have really pushed the boat out this year, as it is our anniversary, and we really hope people will come and help us celebrate.”

Tickets are available for the weekend or for individual

The folk festival procession, above, and the dance by the sea, right.

concerts via the festival website, www.swanagefolkfestival.com, where more information on all the events can also be found.

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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 19th Sept is NOON 12th Sept 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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SEPTEMBER 2022

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 19 19.30 Come and sing with us! Wareham Choral Society is offering a free taster workshop on Monday, September 19, from 7.30pm until 9.30pm at Lady St.Mary Church, Wareham. No booking necessary.

Join us for some fun and bring a friend. More details: Call 01202 632678.

EVERY MONDAY 09.00 U3A Table Tennis Group meet at Harmans Cross VH. 09.30 Under 2.5 years old group. Till 11am. at Parish Hall, Wm. 09.45 Toddler Club URC, Swanage. Till 11.15.

10.00 Table Tennis Club Methodist Ch. hall, High Street, Swanage. All ages/abilities welcome. Steve: 424591; Malcolm: 427695.

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 Digital Champions. Support people in the community to use the internet and gain basic online skills. Booking essential on 01929 423485.

14.00 Swanage Disabled Club meet until 4pm. Meeting place All Saints Church Hall, Ulwell, Swanage. Transport available. Call Mrs Daphne Saville on 01929 425241.

16.00 Colour Me Happy. Adult colouring session at Swanage Library.

Drop in.

16.45 Soccer Skills Swanage FC First Sch children £1. Till 5.45. 425175.

18.00 Swanage Tennis Club at Beach Gardens, Swanage. Free cardio tennis taster. Till 7pm.

19.00 Swanage Youth Club. School year 10 and upwards. Till 9.30pm.

19.00 Whist. Come and join us at the Reading Room, Church Hill, Swanage. Call 07984 968733.

19.00 Wareham Choral Society meet Lady St.Mary Church, Wm. Till 9.30. New singers always welcome. 01202 632678.

19.30 Purbeck Village Quire rehearse at Wm URC Church. New/ visiting singers (no audition necessary). String & wind players also welcome. 288045 or 480737.

19.30 Wm Folk Dance Club Stoboro’ VH. All welcome. 07749 853815.

Email: warehamfolkdance@gmail.com.

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

19.30 Swanage Badminton Club meet at Swanage School, High Street, BH19 2PH, and play until 9pm. New members welcome.

20.00 DARTS at the RBL Club, Swanage.

EVERY TUESDAY 09.30 Isle of Purbeck Arts Club. Painting and sketching. At the Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Rd, Swanage. Till 1pm. Outdoors in summer. 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. 553718.

10.00 First Steps Parent & Toddlers’ Group. Swanage Methodist Church till 11.30am during term time. Sylvia Garrett 425420, office hours.

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 A Place Of Welcome at 103 High St. Swanage. Friendly drop-in for everyone, providing a free cup of tea or coffee, a listening ear,

Please call prior to attending events listed to ensure they are still on!

conversation and basic information. Everyone welcome, whatever the circumstances. Until 12 noon.

10.30 Employment Hub at Swanage Library. Until 12.30pm. Book via Skilla dn Learning on 01202 262300.

10.30 Swanage Walking for Health Group starter walks (15-30mins).

Start from the Mowlem Shelter on Swanage Seafront. Get back into the Swanageing of things gently! 481000.

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. 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. 481000.

14.00 Swanage Town Walk. Local historian takes walks lasting 90 minutes. Meet outside the Museum in the ‘Square’. No charge but voluntary contributions welcome.

18.00 Swanage Youth Centre Girls’ Night (Yr 8+) Till 10pm.

18.15 Swanage Cricket Club Practice till 8.30pm.

18.30 Swanage 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+. Email: oc.2185@aircadets.mod.

19.30 Belvedere Singers rehearsal at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Victoria Avenue, Swanage. BH19 1AZ. Parking on-site. Till 9.30pm. All singers welcome! 425074.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 09.45 Corfe Wool Workshop Corfe VH, East St. Members £1.50; nonmembers £2.50. Till12.00. 427067.

10.00 Breast Feeding Group at Wareham’s Children Centre, Streche Rd, Wm. Offering peer support and breastfeeding counsellor advice.

Till 12 noon. 552864.

10.30 Play and Learn at Kids of Wool (BH20 6DY) until 12 noon.

10.30 Books and More – Swanage Library. Reading & discussion group.

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

14.00 Herston Senior Citizens meet Herston Hall, Jubilee Rd, Swanage.

All welcome.

14.00 Health Qigong: Fitness and relaxation. Till 3pm. With Penny at the Mowlem Community Room, Swanage. 07969 925502.

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.

16.15 Swanage Football Club U-7s training til 5.15pm. £1. 426346.

17.15 Swanage Football Club U-9s training til 6.15pm. £1. 426346.

18.00 Swanage Youth Club. School years 7 and 8. Till 8.30pm.

18.30 Swanage and Wareham Hockey Club Junior (6-14yrs) Training, Wm Sports Centre. Until 7.30pm. Email: Swanagewarehamhockey@outlook.com.

19.00 Wm Bridge Club at the Library, South St. 552046.

19.00 Wareham Depression Support group. We meet on the second and fourth Wednesday each month at Not Just Sundaes, South Street, Wareham. BH20, until 9pm. John: 01929 556315 or 07871 727278 or email: johnoneil905@yahoo.co.uk.

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, Swanage.

19.30 Swanage Musical Theatre meet Swanage Bay View Complex

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WEEKLY EVENTS

Rehearsal Room. All welcome. 426161.

20.00 Swanage Youth Centre Club Night (Yr 9+) Till 10pm.

20.15 Dorset Buttons Morris Practice. URC Hall, Wm. 423234/421130.

20.30 Wm Swanageimming Club Adults. All standards + stroke improvement. Till 10pm.

22.00 Swanage Youth Centre Club Night (16+) Till 11.59pm.

EVERY THURSDAY 09.00 Swanage Painting Club. Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Rd, Swanage. Friendly group. New members including beginners welcome. Till 1pm. Jane on 01929 427078.

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! Contact Donna on 07870 993311 or Helen on 07368 352737 for further information.

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, Swanage. 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 and 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 and Toddler Group During term Parish Hall, Quay Till 11.45am. 556806.

10.00 A Place Of Welcome at 103 High St. Swanage. 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. Until 12 noon.

10.00 Tea, Coffee, Biscuits at Queensmead Hall, Swanage. Til 11am.

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10.00 Volunteer Centre Drop-In at Wareham Library till 12pm. Find our about volunteering to support community groups and charities.

10.00 Wareham Croquet Club meet at the Recreation Ground until 5pm.

New members and visitors welcome. Call Tony on 01929 550190 or Lesley on 01929 553927 or email warehamgolfcroquetclub@ hotmail.com.

10.30 Midweek 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.

D’Urberville Centre, Collier’s Lane,Wool. www.purbeckworkshop. org 07757 776907. www.purbeckworkshop.org Phone: 07794 479208.

11.00 Sensory Play for 1-4yrs old at Bovington Centre, until 12 noon.

11.30 Home Producers Market. Wareham to be added to the diary. Every Thursday from 7am to 11:30 in the United Reformed Church, Church Street, Wareham.

13.30 Under 1 year olds at Wareham’s Children’s Centre, Streche Rd, Wm. Anti-natal mums welcome. Till 3pm. 552864.

13.30 Toddler Group. All Saints’ Church, Swanage. 423937. Till 3pm (term times).

14.00 Swanage Town Walk. Local historian takes walks lasting 90 minutes. Meet outside the Museum in the ‘Square’. No charge but voluntary contributions welcome.

14.00 Wareham Happy Cafe. Friendly conversation, talks, activities and some fun to put a spring in your step! Everyone welcome. Held at the Not Just Sundaes Cafe in South Street, Wareham. BH20 4LU. From 5th March 2020 onwards. FREE. Until 3.30pm.

14.00 Studland Chair-based Exercise in the Village Hall, Studland. Julie on 558139 or email: jbrad@uwclub.net.

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

17.45 Swanage Youth Club. Learning Difficulties and disability (age 1125) night. Till 7.30pm.

18.15 Swanage Cricket Club Practice till 9pm.

19.00 Health Qigong: Fitness and relaxation. Till 8pm. With Penny at

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19.15 Wm Town Band Brass & Woodwind players welcome. Ffi, call: 551478 or 01202 242147.

19.30 Purbeck Arts Choir meet for rehersals, with conductor David Fawcett, at St Mary’s School, Northbrook Road, Swanage. SeptMay. 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.

EVERY FRIDAY 08.45 Coffee @ 112 - Drop In For Coffee! Catch up with friends at 112 High Street (United Reformed Church) in Swanage. Cake and bacon butties. Fair trade stall. Donations for ‘Besom in Purbeck’ and church funds.

09.30 Health Qigong: Fitness and relaxation. Till 10.30am. With Penny at Furzebrook VH, Wm. 07969 925502.

09.30 Little Fishes Baby and Toddler Group. Catholic Church Hall, Rempstone Road, Swanage. Term time only. Until 11.30am. Alex on 07904 412067.

10.00 Table Tennis Club Methodist Ch. hall, High Street, Swanage. All ages/abilities welcome. Steve: 424591, Malcolm: 427695.

10.30 Do you want to volunteer in Swanage? Meet the team at the Volunteer Bureau in Swanage Library! Until 12.30pm.

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. 01929 556146.

18.00 Purbeck War-Game & Model Club. Royal British Legion, Swanage.

426096.

18.00 Swanage Youth Centre Club 12-13 (Yr 7-9). Till 8pm.

18.00 Purbeck Youth Choir at the United Reformed Church Hall, Swanage. 8-18 years old. Till 7pm. Jay Buckle on: 07947 866945.

18.30 Swanage Bridge Club Mowlem Community Room. 421840.

19.00 Swanage Youth Centre Seniors Club Night (Yr 9+) Till 9.30pm.

19.30 Informal Lesbian Social Group meets each Friday for fun, laughter and to make new friends. Ffi, contact Karen by email at: outinpurbeck@gmail.com.

20.00 Swanage Youth Centre Live Bands (as advertised) Till 10pm.

22.00 Swanage Youth Centre Late Session (Yr 9+) till 11.59pm (members free).

EVERY SATURDAY 08.00 Purbeck Runners meet at the Mowlem, Swanage. 4/5 mile run.

09.00 Swanage CC U11 - U15 Practice till 10.30 09.00 Swanage Self Defence FUNdamaentals for ages 4-12 years at Swanage Methodist Church, Swanage. For a FREE taster session, contact Ian on: 07888660225 or email: SwanageSMA@gmail.com and quote ‘Purbeck Gazette’.

09.30 Swanage CC U9 & U10 Practice & Kwik Cricket till 10.30am.

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 warmup and a friendly chat.

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

EVERY SUNDAY 09.00 Purbeck Runners meet at the Mowlem, Swanage. 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 10.30 Stoborough Baptist Church – would love to welcome you for meeting. For details please call 01929 550309 or website www. stoboroughbaptistchurch.co.uk.

ACORN LODGE ODDFELLOWS: Events all held at the Three Legged Cross Hall, Wimborne: Tuesday September 13, 2pm – musical quiz and sing-song with afternoon tea, £3.50; Tuesday, October 11, 2pm – photo talk by Jurassic Coast Photography and afternoon tea, £3.50; Saturday, November 19, 10am – Christmas card – iris paper folding – making and coffee morning; Saturday, December 10, 1.30pm – Christmas buffet, £4. Contact social secretary Julia Taylor to book places.

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