Purbeck Gazette - Issue 302

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13 November, 2023

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Antiques and Collectibles 27 Arts & Entertainment 40-43 Business 28-29 Countdown to Christmas 31-38 Dorset Healthcare monthly round-up 10 Farming 30 Food & Drink 23 Health & Wellbeing 24-26 Home & Garden 22 Letters 13 Local Services 44-47 Margaret Green Animal Rescue 12 Motoring 39 National Coastwatch 16 Politics 18-19 Puzzles 20-21 Puzzle Solutions 30 Sport 14 Spotlight Diary 43 Telling It Like It Is 17 Wanted 46

NEWS Swanage wave barriers benefit from artistic touch 4 New Christmas market in Wareham 5 Wareham’s Volunteer of the Year award 6 Hospice volunteers’ Britain in Bloom award 6 Christmas tree recycling for charity 9

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In the swim, all for good cause SWIMMERS coined in the cash for the Allison Campbell Trust (ACT) in Wareham Lions Club’s Swim for Charity event at Purbeck Sports Centre.

Two teams made up of Allison’s friends and family – Sister ACT and Class ACT – swam 128 laps between them and raised more than £1,300 thanks to generous sponsors.

ACT has funded six syringe drivers for the Purbeck area thanks to fundraising events over the last year or so.

Hattie Taylor, lead district nurse for the Purbeck, says the

Friends and family of Allison Campbell raised more than £1,300 for the charity named after her in Wareham Lions Club’s Swim for Charity event

items are now ‘calibrated, serviced and in place clinically’.

She added: “This will allow

us more flexibility across the whole of Purbeck in planning when we need to take

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ACT aims to help people who choose to die at home in their final days and weeks by providing items the NHS cannot fund that improve their comfort and quality of life.

Anyone caring for someone receiving end of life care at home who thinks ACT could help, should contact their district nurse or support worker so they can get in touch with the charity for a speedy response.

To find out more about ACT, visit its website at www. allisoncampbelltrust.org.

Anyone who would like to help the charity in its work or by organising a fundraiser such as a coffee morning or business event, or by donating, can also make contact through the website.

Fancy that! Festival’s cosmic adventure CAMP Bestival has revealed the fancy dress theme for next year's festival.

Set to run at Lulworth Castle from July 25-28, 2024, families can prepare to travel to new dimensions as they head to the fields for four days of family fun.

From aliens, astronauts, planets and stars, Camp Bestival Dorset will be on the theme of Intergalactic, Aliens and Space.

Taking inspiration from the galaxy and beyond, families are encouraged to embrace the theme on the Saturday with their own fancy dress as the festival takes off on a cosmic adventure and spacewalks into another year of memory making, fun and exploration.

Camp Bestival curators Josie and Rob da Bank said: “When Josie and I wrack our increasingly small but colourful brains for theme ideas we always manage to throw in some cosmic goodness whatever the final outcome.

“So, this year we’ve gone full tilt in our imaginary da Bank family rocket to a wonderful intergalactic universe of aliens and all things space.

“So set your galactic sat nav to another space and time and explode your imaginations with all things out of this world.

“We’ll be creating amazing free things to do on site to reflect that from science and robots to UFOs, other lifeforms and star The familyfriendly Camp Bestival will be held at Lulworth Castle next July

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“This will be our best year yet to Camp Bestival 2025.

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Town crowned Best in Category for blooming marvellous displays A PURBECK town is celebrating after a blooming marvellous result at an annual awards.

Upton In Bloom, which plants and maintains a range of floral decorations across the Dorset town, picked up a Gold award as well as being named Best in Category, making it the town of the year.

“We were very pleased with our results this year, which are the fruits of our labours in making the town a place to be proud to live in,” a spokesperson said.

“The South & South East In Bloom awards were announced at RHS Wisley on Friday, September 29, with five excited Upton in Bloom committee members in the audience, all holding our breath for gold.

“Oh boy, did we do well, again. The town was awarded gold status once again, and we were thrilled to be chosen as

Upton In Bloom representatives with their awards

Best in Category- which means we were town of the year.”

The group also held its AGM and awards evening on October 26 at St Dunstan’s lounge,

where it presented partnership awards and Pride in your Patch certificates to residents, as well as recognizing volunteers.

“One annual event readers

might be interested in is our 12th Horticultural and Craft Show, which next year is on August 17 at Upton Community Centre,” they added.

Appeal after body found in Purbeck woods A BODY found in woods in Purbeck has not been identified - more than four months after it was discovered.

The unidentified body, of a man, was found on Saturday, July 1, in Goathorn woods, Studland.

Now, officers carrying out enquiries on behalf of HM Coroner for Dorset are appealing for anyone with

information to come forward.

Dorset Police said there is nothing to indicate the death is suspicious, but the identity of the body has not yet been established.

PC Stuart Wilson, of Wareham Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have been carrying out enquiries on behalf of the coroner, including DNA checks, but so far we have

not been able to work out an identity for the man.

“This is a very sad incident and we are keen to follow all lines of enquiry available to us so that the man can be identified and his family can be made aware.

“A tent was located near to where the body was found, which contained a diary with images inside. We are now

issuing the images to the public in a bid to find out if anyone recognises the people in the pictures as this may lead us to identifying the man.

“If you have any information that may assist our efforts, please get in contact with us.”

Anyone with information should contact Dorset Police by calling 101, quoting incident number 55230102358.

Storm damages panels

THE concrete blocks on the seafront in Swanage, designed to help protect the town from coastal flooding, were pushed across the road by Storm Ciarán earlier this month.

Unfortunately, the paintings on some of the blocks was damaged as a result. n Turn to David Hollister’s Telling It Like It Is column PHOTO: Richard Coleman on page 17 for more.

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Christmas market date for town

A CHRISTMAS market will take place in Wareham in December for the first time ever.

Wareham Town Council has been working with other organisations and voluntary groups to deliver a festive street sale aimed at bringing more festive cheer.

The event is being planned for Saturday, December 9, and will be located in North Street, from The Cross to Dollins Lane, from 10am-4pm.

Traders and street merchants are being offered stalls at the event, which will also see a mix of live music and other entertainment.

Cllr Vera Green, chair of the amenities committee, said: “Wareham already has a very successful Christmas In Wareham committee, who organise the town’s Christmas lights, Santa’s Grotto and Christmas Parade through

Wareham, and the town council wanted to complement these activities and make the whole weekend a festive celebration.

“I have been keen to see a Christmas street market in Wareham for a number of years now, and it’s good to see it finally happen.”

It is hoped the event will boost the Wareham economy and support town trades and artisan suppliers.

Anyone who would like more information should email office@wareham-tc.gov.uk.

FESTIVE flavours will be the order of the day at an event later this month.

Athelhampton House will host the Dorset Food & Drink Christmas Fair on Saturday and Sunday, November 25 and 26.

Organisers say visitors will be dazzled with a showcase of festive offerings, alongside a heart-warming Christmas atmosphere, all wrapped up in a fabulous location with music and tasty seasonal treats to sample and buy.

“With a curated line up of their members and guest stallholders, selling locally made food, drink and artisanal gifts – it’s a great way to get to know the people who make, bake, brew, cook, sew, grow, craft, make and create lovely things,” a spokesperson said.

“Whether it’s local cheese, funky craft ales, seasonal treats, interesting liqueurs, a unique piece of jewellery, or perhaps something beautiful or functional made from upcycled items – there are plenty of gift ideas, stocking fillers and hot food and drink to keep you going.

“Plus, it’s a great way to support your local producers and makers.”

Barbara Gasior and Aaron Carter will be entertaining visitors at lunchtime on both days, with Doctor Jazz playing on Saturday afternoon and Blue Bridge on Sunday morning.

Early-bird tickets for the fair cost £5, with under-12s going free.

For more details, log on to www.athelhampton.com/events.

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Town celebrates volunteering with award

NOMINATIONS are open to find Wareham’s Volunteer of the Year.

The award is presented each year by the town council, which is now urging people to submit nominations for the 2023 honour.

Data from the Centre of Economics and Business Research put the estimated value of voluntary work to the UK economy at £18.7bn each year.

And Wareham Town Council said it is proud to have a long tradition of celebrating volunteers and recently launched its annual search for the Volunteer of the Year, honouring a person or

organisation for their dedication and service to the town community.

Nominations are being sought from local groups and societies, and members of the public who want to recognise those who give their time freely to help and support others.

Previous nominations have included people who work with younger children, the elderly and the sick; who have initiated or assisted with community projects and delivered events to the town; and those who made a worthwhile contribution to the cultural, social and educational wellbeing of Wareham.

Mayor of Wareham, Cllr Carol Turner said: “The

The Volunteer of the Year award will be presented at Wareham Town Hall in December PHOTO: Google

Volunteer of the Year Award is a much-anticipated event in the council’s calendar and gives us a chance to see the diversity of volunteering activity in the town.

“Without the support of volunteers many of the activities and services that keep the community going would not be possible.

“We are always impressed and gratified by the number of people who work selflessly for the benefit of others, and I

would encourage people to nominate their choice.”

The winner, selected by a panel of councillors, will be awarded at a ceremony at the town hall in December.

Nomination forms are available by email, by contacting office@wareham-tc. gov.uk, from the town council offices at the town hall in East Street, or downloaded from www.wareham-tc.gov.uk.

Nominations close at 1pm on Friday, November 17.

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Hospice’s green-fingered volunteers strike gold

BLOOMING marvellous displays helped a Dorset charity pick up accolades in the Poole in Bloom contest.

The Forest Holme Hospice, in Poole, fought off fierce competition to win gold in the Loving Care Homes category in the 2023 contest.

The annual Poole in Bloom competition was founded to celebrate the efforts of local community groups, businesses and households to make Poole a beautiful place to live.

The hospice’s volunteer gardeners, David Dawson, Viv Taylor and Petula Fishlock, were awarded the commemorative plaque at the presentation evening at Compton Acres.

All the patient bedrooms at

Volunteer gardeners at he Forest Holme Hospice, in Poole: David Dawson, Viv Taylor and Petula Fishlock

the hospice, which provides specialist end-of-life care to patients with life-limiting illnesses across Poole, Wimborne and Purbeck, overlook a central courtyard garden.

The garden is maintained by the volunteer team, along with the gardens at the front and the

wildlife garden along the side of the hospice.

Sara Fripp, fundraising manager at Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said: “This award is great recognition for our wonderful volunteer gardeners, David, Viv and Petula, who come every week to make sure our patients have a

beautiful view to look out on from their bedroom windows.

“We cannot thank our green-fingered volunteers enough for their tireless work to help Forest Holme bloom.”

The work carried out by the hospice, either at home or in the dedicated hospice facility, is supported by the Forest Holme Hospice Charity, which is tasked with raising £1 million each year due to limited NHS funding. For more information on the charity, visit www. forestholmehospice.org.uk.

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‘Artful Ranger’ paints a picture of castle’s wildlife PURBECK’S ‘Artful Ranger’ painted for more than 100 hours to create a new mural at the Corfe Castle ticket office.

Mark Newton, a National Trust ranger in Purbeck, earned his nickname due to his talent for drawing and painting wildlife.

Recently, he took on his largest ever commission – to paint a mural on the wall of the ticket office at Corfe Castle.

The mural – measuring 4.6 x 3.2 metres – was painted in acrylics and depicts Corfe Castle and the wildlife, flora and fauna to be found around the ruins.

Mark described the work as a true labour of love, which took 11 hours of planning and 110 hours of painting, which he did in the evenings after finishing his day job.

“Now more than ever, environmental issues and declining biodiversity are hugely important topics, so I think it’s vital to raise people’s awareness of the beauty and uniqueness of our natural heritage,” he said.

“It really means a lot to have my work in such a public place, where visitors can see it and learn about the animals and plants at Corfe Castle.”

The once bare wall now highlights: n Alexanders plant: It is thought the Romans brought

Artful Ranger Mark Newton working on the mural at Corfe Castle

PHOTO: National Trust/Mark Newton

Alexanders plant to the UK and its seeds and leaves were used as a treatment for scurvy due to its high vitamin C content. It grows all around the castle mound and was likely enjoyed by more than 150 insect species and locals, who used it as salad leaves. n Pale St John’s Wort: This plant has been used for medicinal purposes for centuries and the sunny yellow petals would’ve been used to create yellow dyes. Nationally scarce, this plant thrives in the chalky soils of the castle’s grounds. n Wall Lizards: These aren’t native to Corfe Castle but were first recorded there in 2006. It’s thought they were released by a Mark Newton’s sketches for the mural at Corfe Castle PHOTO: National Trust/ Mark Newton

private breeder but have taken to Corfe Castle being home, spending time among the rubble

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News and walls of the castle and basking in the sunshine on warm days. n Peregrine falcons: The Peregrine takes the title as the fastest creature on the plant.

When it folds its wings and nosedives towards its prey, it achieves speeds of up to 200mph. Peregrines nest on ledges of tall buildings and at Corfe Castle – a medieval skyscraper – are up 21m high.

After the Second World War peregrines almost became extinct in the UK. Other species painted include swifts, jackdaws, the Adonis Blue butterfly, ravens and Herdwick Sheep, which are employed around the castle mound, helping to keep back the long grasses and encourage specialist wildflowers to grow.

Mark’s mural can be seen at the Corfe Castle ticket office during opening hours (10am to 4pm). For opening times and events at Corfe Castle, visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ corfe-castle.

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Police visitors gain insights into autism VOLUNTEERS who help ensure the rights and welfare of people in police custody are observed have undergone specialist training on how to cater for autistic people.

Dorset’s Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) and members of the Use of Police Powers and Standards Scrutiny Panel are the latest ‘frontline’ groups to undertake specialist training from Autism Unlimited.

The group attended the first of two of training sessions at the charity’s headquarters in Parley, Christchurch, where they learned about autism, autistic traits and how to better serve the needs of autistic people.

ICVs are trained volunteers who check that the rights and

Dorset Independent Custody Visitors (ICVs) and members of the Use of Police Powers and Standards Scrutiny Panel underwent specialist training from Autism Unlimited

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They are appointed as volunteers by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner for Dorset (OPCC), and along with volunteers from the county’s police Scrutiny Panels, ensure the force’s procedures are independently scrutinised and the force held accountable.

Garry French, deputy chair of the Dorset Independent Custody Visiting Scheme, said: “I think we are all finding the Understanding Autism course extremely helpful.

“We have autistic people coming into custody, but they may not share that information.

“Being able to identify autistic traits will better enable us to ensure that people’s rights and welfare are properly observed, and that is very important.”

Autism can affect the ways individuals communicate with others and engage with the world.

An autistic person may feel overwhelmed when meeting unfamiliar people or when entering public areas which are loud, busy or new to them – characteristics common in custody suites.

Rachel Goodwin is a former Custody Inspector for Dorset Police, now working as a staff

purbeckgazette.co.uk officer for the OPCC. “I have been lucky to have neuro-diversity training over the years and a close family member is also autistic, so I am aware of the many additional difficulties autistic people might face when coming into custody, like being in handcuffs, the ‘echoey’ atmosphere, bright lighting and the uncomfortable feel of anti-rip clothing and bedding for example,” she said.

“I think the training from Autism Unlimited is both valuable and very welcome, especially for the voluntary sector, and I would like to see as many organisations as possible take it up.”

Steve Rains is a member of the Use of Police Powers and Standards Scrutiny Panel.

He said: “I have an HR background spanning more than 30 years. But I probably don’t know as much as I should about autism, so I jumped at the opportunity to have this training.

“It’s been excellent and has really made me think.”

Claire Causley, training manager at Autism Unlimited, said: “The enthusiasm and engagement shown by the ICVs and members of the Scrutiny Panels has been extremely encouraging and it is good to know our expertise will enable them to better identify and communicate the needs of autistic people they meet.

“We would like to hear from other companies and organisations which would benefit from our highly bespoke training.”

Other organisations which have already enlisted Autism Unlimited’s Understanding Autism training include the NHS, MoreBus and Lighthouse Poole.

The charity has also launched two other courses which have been designed and built in conjunction with its autistic community – Signalong Foundation and Signalong Essential Vocabulary.

For more details, visit www. autism-unlimited.org/support/ training, or call 01202 483360 and select option two.

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‘Treecycling’ moneyspinner for good cause A DORSET charity has launched a Christmas tree collection scheme – one of its biggest fundraisers of the year.

Diverse Abilities has launched the recycling service, sponsored by Waste Management Facilities, with bookings now being taken.

Those who book, for a suggested donation of £10, will have their tree collected from Friday, January 5, and Monday, January 8, from Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, East Dorset and Ringwood.

Community fundraiser Francesca Potton said: “We’re thrilled to see the return of our Treecycling service. It’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the year.

“By booking to have your Christmas tree collected by Diverse Abilities you can help us raise vital funds to run our services that support children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.”

Collections can be booked online, with the charity’s team of volunteers taking to the roads of Dorset over the collection weekend to ensure trees are disposed of sustainably and recycled into wood chippings.

Lisa Delahunty, managing director at Waste Management Facilities Ltd, added: “We’re thrilled to be working with Diverse Abilities again this year.

“We will be helping with the logistics and ensuring your Christmas tree will be disposed of sustainably so that we can help raise money for the children and adults supported by the charity.”

Diverse Abilities is also recruiting volunteers to help the

Treecycling team to collect and recycle Christmas trees.

Families and businesses with access to vans, pick-up trucks,

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Diverse Abilities volunteers will collect Christmas trees in the New Year for a suggested donation of £10

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Your Health Matters

Dorset HealthCare’s monthly round-up

Enhanced care coming for stroke patients in Dorset

MORE than 100,000 people suffer a stroke in the UK every year. Strokes can leave people with partial paralysis, impaired speech, balance and mobility problems, and other lifechanging impacts.

Acute hospital services are critical in the first 72 hours to maximise the patient’s chances of recovery but equally important is the rehabilitation that follows.

We are therefore delighted to announce that specialist support services are being introduced in Dorset to help people recover from the debilitating effects of a stroke.

New-look stroke units are on the way in the east and west of the county, while enhanced community rehabilitation services will ensure all local stroke patients have access to expert treatment tailored to their needs.

In west Dorset, next year will see the introduction of a ‘hyper acute stroke service’ at Dorset County Hospital, providing 24/7 acute stroke care for the first time.

Patients will be monitored

by a team of stroke specialists on the new unit for up to the first 72 hours – or longer if required – until they are stable enough to be transferred to the hospital’s main stroke unit.

More information is available at www.dchft.nhs.uk/service/ stroke-unit/ And while stroke patients in north and west Dorset have previously been limited to two weeks of rehab support following discharge from hospital, a new-look community service means people will receive specialist care to help meet their needs and achieve their goals as quickly as possible.

This care – provided by Dorset HealthCare – is available to people who have just had a stroke or those still struggling with the effects of a stroke in the past. And any GP, health professional or social care worker can refer people to the service.

The approach is in line with new national stroke guidelines and is a huge step forward for people in north and west Dorset.

Staff from Dorset County Hospital’s stroke unit

People are not passed between teams, but have their specific needs met by one team of occupational therapists, physios, speech therapists, nurses, psychologists and others specially trained in stroke care. Our Trust has a dedicated stroke rehab unit at the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne – our staff also support people in their own homes.

Watch a short video clip about the new look community service at https://youtu. be/74zDAvzBlwQ Meanwhile, in the east of the county, University Hospitals Dorset is expanding the stroke recovery unit at its Royal Bournemouth site.

This will increase the number of beds to 43, and give patients access to improved facilities and cutting-edge

technology such as the Walkerbot – pioneering equipment which helps people relearn how to walk.

Work towards preventing strokes also remains a priority for local NHS services. We would encourage everyone to ensure they limit their chances of suffering a stroke by staying active and having regular blood pressure checks. High blood pressure is a major cause of strokes in adults, so it’s important get it treated promptly.

For more advice on reducing your chances of suffering a stroke, visit https:// nhsdorset.nhs.uk/adopthealthy-habits-to-reduce-yourrisk-of-stroke Luisa Hardy Dorset HealthCare’s adult community stroke and neuro services manager

Metal meets history at The Tank Museum

MUSICIAN Pär Sundström will be at The Tank Museum at Bovington today (Monday, November 13) at a special screening of the film The War to End All Wars.

The movie was created by Swedish metal band Sabaton to tell stories from the First World War on the 105th anniversary of the armistice.

It features music from

Sabaton’s latest album, The War to End All Wars, that was inspired by the conflict.

Museum events manager Tom Holmes said: “We are delighted to offer an extra special screening of The War to End All Wars film and to welcome Sabaton’s band manager and bass guitarist Pär Sundström to the museum.“Pär will also be

taking part in a meet and greet with fans and will be signing limited edition Sabaton T-shirts, which can be purchased on the day.”

The Tank Museum was chosen by Sabaton fans to screen the film as part of the History Rocks initiative to bring together a new audience of history enthusiasts to museums worldwide.

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Margaret Green Animal Rescue Call time on cruelty

WHEN beautiful Bloom entered our care, it was clear that this poor girl had not received the care and attention she so desperately needed.

Her raw skin was crimson and inflamed, and she had no fur protecting her precious skin – she was almost completely bald.

Found wandering with a distressingly thin body, we had no idea how long it had been

since she had received food and the warmth and comfort of a safe spot to rest in.

This sweet soul was shut down and frightened.

We immediately made Bloom as comfortable as possible and spent time sitting with her and preparing nutritious meals.

To try and soothe her terrible skin issues, we treated her with medicated baths and

gently massaged her tired body.

We were relieved she had reached the safety of our care just in time to change her fate.

By donating today, you will be directly participating in the rescue and rehabilitation of the next animal which escapes from cruelty and abandonment.

We promise to help the

animals who need us and, with your help, they will feel loved and wanted, and able to start living the happy lives they deserve.

If you would like to help us save neglected dogs like Bloom, please visit our website at www.mgar.org.uk/donate to make a donation towards rescue animals in need.

Bloom had a distressingly thin body when she was found wandering

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Concerns over pedestrian route

IF Dorset Council’s proposed cycle/pathway extension across the A351 flyover at Wareham Station goes ahead, following approval of a recent ‘embankment survey’, it will provide for Wareham residents living north of the railway pedestrian/cycle/mobility vehicle/pushchair access into Wareham town.

But the route would obviously run next to the only major road (A351) – and the busiest – for the ever increasing volume of traffic travelling in and out of the Isle of Purbeck, morning, noon and night, 365 days a year.

It’s difficult to see how the current so called ‘pavement’ across the flyover could possibly be ‘widened’ anyway, without significantly narrowing the two lanes of the A351.

Surely inappropriate and risky when you see some of the enormous commercial vehicles that cross it.

However, my real concern is that if implemented this ‘pedestrian route’ will absolutely be to the advantage of Network Rail, whose sole intentions have been for a decade to close the existing rail crossing by the bus stop.

An unacceptable move and fiercely opposed by all who live north of the track – I cycled/ walked to work into town and back across the track for over 25 years and the number of residents using this ultra convenient crossing – and former right of way – has never waned.

I firmly believe – contrary to assurances of our local councillor, who has worked tirelessly to negotiate with Network Rail about installing an automatic ‘barrier system’ – that this new ‘pathway’, if implemented, will be exactly the excuse Network Rail will use, when the long delayed decision is made about the rail crossing.

A decision no doubt made at a non-local higher level, by

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those who will simply look at a map and say ‘an alternative safe route has been provided by Dorset Council for residents north of the railway, therefore there’s no need for an expensive ‘barrier system’ anymore at Wareham Station. So we’ll now close the crossing’.

Dorset Council will have done all that Network Rail has been patiently waiting for, after constant delay, for over a decade.

William Taylor Wareham

shops in the area and a large store such as proposed by Lidl would have an adverse effect on their incomes and profitability, and possible loss of staff.

This could mean losing more local shops. This we do not want.

Michael Cooper Wareham

Time to stop sewage spills

IN response to comments made

by David Hollister – Purbeck Gazette, October 16 – about a planned Lidl store, I make the following observations.

For over six months during summer the traffic frequently comes to a halt along the road through Sandford and sometimes all the away to Bakers Arms roundabout, being the main road to Swanage, Studland and Lulworth.

To build a large store next to a roundabout on this very busy road will make the road much more dangerous, to cyclists, pedestrians and motorists; increase pollution; and impede the flow of traffic even more, throughout the year.

Apart from the retail stores in Wareham, we already have a large Texaco store, now owned

by Asda, and a Premier store next to the proposed site. There is no reason to have another large store in this location.

The proposal suggests it would create 40 jobs. There are number of local small retail

FIRST in August, then in September and again in October I have called on Richard Drax MP to take the sewage spills scandal seriously.

Why? Because it is now common knowledge that the big water companies are causing routine spills of untreated sewage – trashing our coastline and riverways.

I have also repeatedly urged our local MP to push for annual ‘health checks’ to be reinstated.

These yearly tests, conducted by the Environment Agency, previously allowed us to determine the damage caused by sewage spills.

But this Conservative government recently took the harmful decision to conduct these ‘health checks’ only every six years going forwards.

This will make it next to impossible to protect Purbeck and our cherished Jurassic Coast.

Sewage spills could put a major dent in our local economy, threaten livelihoods and cause untold damage to the environment.

Richard Drax MP should be embarrassed by his sluggish response. In October alone, nine sewage spills were reported in

IN a report on Wareham’s success in the South and South-East section of the Britain in Bloom awards in the October 30 edition of the Purbeck Gazette, it was stated that Lady St Mary's Churchyard had won a Silver Gilt award.

In fact, it won a Gold award – for the third year running.

The churchyard is maintained

and paid for by Wareham Burial Joint Committee, made up of representatives from Arne Parish Council, Wareham St Martin Parish Council and Wareham Town Council.

The councils supply a precept for the management of the Wareham Cemeteries, including the Lady St Mary’s Churchyard.

Observations on Lidl plans

Wareham in Bloom

Swanage, and numerous sewage ‘alerts’ have been issued at Lulworth Cove in recent months. We cannot go on like this.

There is no credible reason for our elected representative to fail to campaign for a return to annual ‘health checks’.

Our Member of Parliament must finally take the sewage spills scandal seriously. We are all fed up of waiting.

It’s time to stop the spills.

Lloyd Hatton Weymouth

Disabled club needs helpers

SWANAGE Disabled Club is a very friendly group which meets at All Saints Church Hall, Ulwell, every Monday 2-4pm, to socialise with games of cards, dominoes, Scrabble, chess and crafting.

Helpers are welcome.

We also have three vehicles, two 12-plus seaters and one wheelchair plus two passengers, suitable for hospital appointments and so on.

We are very busy all the time taking members to our meetings, and the occasional outing, then in between we provide transport for a lunch club, plus care homes etc.

Swanage Stroke Club uses a bus for its meetings and outings.

All our trips are driven by specially trained drivers – because of the tail lifts – and escorts, and we would love to be able to have more drivers and escorts on our rosters.

It would be such a great help to those who are already doing it and spread the load for everyone.

Please consider joining our friendly group and enjoy being a volunteer who is very much accepted and appreciated.

Please initially contact Robert – our transport manager – and Sue Payne on 07426 928224, or Sue on scp. swanlidge@gmail.com, or daphne.saville@gmail.com.

Daphne Saville Hon secretary Swanage Disabled Club

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Swans pair Crouch and Dillon grab hat-tricks of tries RUGBY Yeovil 25 Swanage & Wareham 55 SWANS achieved a comfortable victory after an indifferent start to this Southern League away fixture.

After a scrum on the halfway line, the ball was passed along the three-quarters to Swans winger George Crouch who scored a try after four minutes.

Ed Dimarcio converted.

Swans then started to give away penalties, letting the home side back into the game, Yeovil scoring from two attempts to make the score 6-7 after 15

By Ron Butler minutes.

But a move by Swans after 23 minutes saw George Crouch go in for his second score out wide.

George Crouch went in for his hat-trick of tries four minutes later following a Swans switch move. Will Slack added the extras (6-19).

Opposite wing Ollie Dillon went round to score under the posts following another move by the Swans backs. Slack converted.

Yeovil were not finished, a penalty taking them into Swans’ five-metre line, and with a

purbeckgazette.co.uk catch/drive move they scored in the corner with five minutes to the break.

Half-time score Yeovil 11 Swans 26.

Swans started the second half with a couple of penalties taking them into the Yeovil 22, and a move along the three-quarters to winger Ollie Dillon saw him go in for a try in the corner (11-31).

A series of penalties to Yeovil in the next 10 minutes put Swans on the back foot but their defence was good.

A penalty to Swans relieved the pressure and a mistake by Yeovil saw scrum-half Olly Peters score halfway out, putting Swans on 36 points.

After 65 minutes a move by the hosts along the backs saw them score a try in the corner, which was converted, making the score 18-36.

Five minutes later Swans increased their tally as

replacement winger Sam Bowen – on for Crouch –forced his way over the try line.

Another penalty took Yeovil back into Swans territory, to score a converted try after 74 minutes and make the score (25-41).

From the restart, a Yeovil knock-on resulted in a scrum, and the ball was passed along Swans backs to winger Ollie Dillon who went in for his hat-trick of tries. Slack added the extras.

In the last minute the ball came out to centre Ed Dimecio who went over close to the posts. Slack converted.

Peacock scored his second with a brilliant long-range shot following a good pass from Simon Page. But the hosts showed their fighting spirit and responded with the leveller just before the interval.

Westover demonstrated why they are top of the table with a strong second-half performance

producing three further goals to secure the points against the only side that has beaten them this season. Swans were also thankful to keeper Kadin Jacques for a superb display.

Team: R Ferguson, O Dillon, E Dimescio, L Esera, G Crouch, W Slack, O Peters, Z Wyburgh, C Foskett, S Waterman, K Salina, G Climie, G Slack, J Jenner, K Jones, A Crouch, J Degei, S Bowen.

n OTHER SCORE: Swanage & Wareham 2nd XV 45 Dorchester 2nd 3

Reserves go down at table-toppers

Westover Bournemouth 5 Swans Reserves 2 SWANS went down against championship chasing Westover Bournemouth at Kings Park in Dorset League Division 2.

Swans had a slow start and were punished when Westover

FOOTBALL took the lead but managed to get a foothold in the game and equalised through Sam Peacock following good work from Blake Hughes.

Swans took the lead when

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The Swanage School Admissions Consultation The Swanage School are consulting on a reduction to their Published Admission Number with effect from September 2025 entry.

The consultation will run from 30th October to 17th December 2023.

The consultation information can be found on the school website: www.theswanageschool.co.uk/admissions-consultation.

The Swanage School would be grateful to receive any comments in writing, preferably on the response form linked from the web-page above.

Alternatively you can write to: The Swanage School Admissions Consultation, The Swanage School, High Street, Swanage BH19 2PH.

Team: K Jacques, R Lock, H Counsell, B Smith, C Furmage, R Moss, M Dunster, B Hughes, S Peacock, Olly Smith, S Page.

Subs: Z Arp, L Sullivan, J Crosland, S Grygiel, T Johnson. Star man – Kadin Jacques.

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National Coastwatch

Remembrance and vessels sunk in war

By Nick Reed IT’S always nice to start an article with a bit of good news and I’m pleased to say that the Swanage NCI station passed its annual inspection, at the end of October, and has retained its Declared Facility Status (DFS).

The assessment is carried out to ensure that all NCI stations meet the required standards to be counted among the assets available to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA).

The assessment not only looks at how the watchkeepers operate and how the station is run, but also the equipment we have and our skills in using the equipment.

The hard work now begins making sure we put in place the recommendations and suggestions.

Both St Alban’s Head NCI and Swanage NCI pride themselves on having strong links with their local communities and we look forward to taking part in the St Aldhelm Christmas Tree Festival at St George’s Church in Langton Matravers, and the Purbeck Christmas Tree Festival at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Swanage.

The St Aldhelm’s festival runs between December 2–4 while the Purbeck Festival takes place from December 7–9. We will also have a stall at the Rotary Christmas Market in Swanage on Saturday, December 2.

By the time this article is published we will have had Remembrance Sunday.

Members of the Swanage NCI team will be taking part in local Remembrance events including the laying of wreaths at the town’s war memorial. Looking out to sea on a leaden, grey November day we often pause to remember the sacrifice made by young sailors in the Royal

Commemorating the Arfon PHOTO: Martin Jones

The Arfon commemoration display PHOTO: Paul Barron

and Merchant Navy.

When thinking of the Merchant Navy, people often think of the Battle of the Atlantic, but many wartime casualties are scattered along the Dorset coast. In previous articles I’ve mentioned HMT Arfon, TSS Kyarra and the Carentan. The first two vessels were sunk in the First World War, while the Carentan sank during a storm in the Second World War. The Arfon was a converted trawler used for mine-sweeping duties. She sank in 1917 after hitting a mine. Sadly, 10 of her crew were killed and two of the three survivors died in similar incidents later in the war.

HMT Arfon was one of a number of converted fishing vessels working out of local ports such as Portland, Poole and Portsmouth. Their work was highly dangerous, and the sailors had a higher chance of being killed than the troops on

the Western Front.

Other vessels like the Arfon that lie off the Dorset Coast are the Plantin, Golden Sand, Waterlily and the John Mitchell, and many of them were crewed by the same sailors that manned them during peacetime.

When the Navy requisitioned their vessels, they became members of the Royal Navy Reserve, and their names are now remembered on the Chatham Naval Memorial.

The Kyarra is the most famous of a number of vessels torpedoed in the First World War by submarines that lurked off the Dorset coast. She was on her way back to Australia when she was sunk by submarine UB57.

Had she been attacked a couple of days later, she would have had 1,000 wounded and recovering troops on board, being repatriated to Australia.

Seven of her crew were killed during the explosion and,

purbeckgazette.co.uk along with other merchant sailors with no known grave, are remembered on the walls of the Tower Hill Memorial. Other merchant vessels that fell victim to the predatory U-boats were the Aparima, Avanti, Clan McVey and Venezuela.

I was lucky enough to visit the memorial earlier in the year.

Situated next to Tower Hill Tube Station, the memorial garden is a haven of peace in a busy world.

Many of the Second World War casualties lie in Weymouth Bay and were attacked by mines and torpedoes as they made their way up the English Channel.

Our station overlooks the site of one of the first merchant vessels sunk in the Second World War, the Alex Van Opstal.

The ‘Alex’, as she is more commonly referred to, was making her way up the Channel on her way to Antwerp.

At the time Belgium was a neutral county and the vessel was ordered into Weymouth on September 15, for examination of her papers.

As she approached the entrance to the harbour she hit a mine, laid just a week or so before. Luckily all her crew and passengers survived and were rescued by another merchant vessel, the Atlanticos.

At 11am on November 11, watchkeepers will pause, with the rest of the country, to remember the sacrifices that previous generations have made.

As we look out to sea the sailor’s ode will spring to mind: No crosses mark the ocean waves, No monuments of stone.

No roses grow on sailor's graves, The Sailor rests alone.

His tributes are the sea gulls' sweeps, Forever wild and free, And teardrops that his sweetheart weeps To mingle with the sea.

This is St Alban’s Head NCI and Swanage NCI listening on Channel 65, NCI out.

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‘Sea defences didn’t live up to name’

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OLLOWING, Dorset Highways was obliged to close part of the lower High Street in Swanage so that the Legato sea defence blocks – based perhaps on Lego? – could be safely put back into position and the area cleared. It says: “Thank you for your understanding and patience at this time.”

So good to see the paintings which decorated the blocks going back – must have been like assembling a Rubik’s Cube with a crane! I’m a little concerned that the ‘sea defences’ didn’t live up to their name this time and hope the glue will have dried before the next storm!

That part of the lower High Street was covered in sand and stones – if this happens again, please avoid the area in the interests of health and safety.

Dorset Council will post further updates once the area has been cleared and opened again. Or indeed, should Mother Nature decide yet again to demonstrate her power over us mere humans!

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WONDER whether SGN will thank us for our ‘understanding and patience’ if and when it takes down the traffic lights on the main road out of Swanage. It would be good if someone from SGN had the decency to write to the Purbeck Gazette explaining exactly what it was it was doing and why it took so long. And maybe next time such a long stretch of road is to be dug up, let us know exactly what the problem is? That way, people might be a little more patient.

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AD to hear that I inadvertently credited Wareham Town Council with having any powers relating to decisions over plans to build a new Lidl at Sandford. Asking why “WTC is not a consultatory body on this planning application” which directly affects residents and traders in

By David Hollister Wareham and Sandford, and asking if not, why not? My apologies for getting it wrong.

ers. No doubt Wareham will be doing the same – watch this space!

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AD also to learn that the weather prevented the Wareham Wednesdays team from holding its spectacular firework display on November 3. And good to hear that, undeterred, it’s planning to hold it on November 17, weather permitting. This will be a great event with a reasonable admission charge, so watch Facebook and stay tuned to my show to keep yourself abreast of progress.

OU will no doubt remember the huge traffic delays when surveyors were working on the flyover at Wareham. If this is what a few surveyors can do, try to imagine the traffic delays when they start work on the proposed wider footways – ‘cycle lanes’? – and if you’re going that way, take sandwiches.

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ID you know that all 12 seats on Swanage Town Council will be up for election on May 2, 2024.

Wareham Town Council election happens on the same day but not sure at present how many seats will be contested.

Swanage Town Council is holding an information event for prospective town councillors on Monday, November 20, at the town hall, High Street, Swanage, from 6-8pm.

These elections will provide an opportunity for local people to make a real difference to the local community by standing to serve as a Swanage town councillor.

If you feel you have a valuable contribution to make, and would like to find out more about the role of a town councillor, then why not drop in to the town hall to speak to councillors and council offic-

N a recent issue, it was revealed that most of us motorists admitted to coming across road signs they do not understand. Count me in on that! Some road signs appear to have been written in the same ‘picture speak’ that prevents me using my air fryer properly – then, of course, most road signs are so filthy they can’t be read properly even at legal speeds. Thinks, are they reducing speed limits to give motorists the time to decipher the signposts?

CARY photos on Facebook of people in the sea at the height of the storm. Swimming and surfing while the tide washed up heavy baulks of timber, any one of which could have injured or killed a swimmer who was out of luck. What planet are these people on? And do they expect our emergency services to turn out to rescue them? Each member of the emergency services probably has a wife, a child, parents and a family who would be devastated to lose their loved one. They call it sport. They call it adventure.

But I call it stupid and selfish.

Yet they walk among us!

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EADERS of Swanage.

News online will have seen a recent article suggesting that Purbeck Coast Radio is doomed to close.

Yes, times are hard. But the

dedicated band of volunteers will keep it running until the last shilling has been put in the meter – we have a great team, are blessed with a superb studio thanks to the Swa-nage Pier Trust and listenership is increasing all the time. So many clubs and organisations are not only sending us their news but queuing up to come in and sit in on one of the shows as a guest.

We are the beating heart of Swanage, still beating, and hoping that more volunteers will come for-ward. But we also urgently need sponsors and advertisers as the costs involved – £50,000 a year – have to come from somewhere.

As Mark Twain so elegantly put it – rumours of our demise have been greatly exaggerated!

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ND finally, could this be yet another nail in Purbeck’s coffin?

Dorset Healthcare Trust, which runs Swanage Hospital, has announced the temporary reduced opening hours of the Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) over the summer, will now remain until the end of March 2024.

In July 2023, opening hours at the MIU were reduced on a temporary basis to 9am-6pm, instead of 8am-8pm. The measure was only meant to last until September 2023.

Threat to MIU, closures of clinics, threats to the ambulance car, little or no policing, little or no road repairs, the ‘authorities’ have it in for us down here.

Rearrange ‘wedge end thin the of’ to form a well-known phrase or saying.

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‘Rule breakers not held acountable’

THE disadvantage of writing for a deadline is that you don’t know what will happen between now and publication.

Westminster is ticking over in the run-up to what is likely to be the last King’s Speech before the General Election and Boris is under scrutiny again with the inquiry into WhatsApp messages etc making the news.

With respect to the King’s Speech, in terms of content it is likely that we’ll see more culture war legislation proposals but what will say a lot is any legislation which smacks of ‘sowing the ground with salt’ – actions and spoilers designed to limit the actions of an incoming Labour government.

Given the Government’s actions to make the completion of HS2 difficult, if not impossible, by already selling off the land on the route, it isn’t hard to envisage similar acts of legislative vandalism. It’s just another indicator of an

administration utterly little people rules was already contemptuous of the unwritten fairly well established. The rules of governance and accusations made against the democracy. likes of Peter Bone, Owen But it is a reflection of an Paterson and Chris Pincher increasing problem in our strongly suggest this, as they all democracy – that those who pre-date Johnson’s tenure at 10 break rules are not held Downing Street. accountable.

And that’s why if rules There are those who and regulations are to would argue that the mean anything, there election of have to be Alexander Boris de consequences when Pfeffel Johnson as they’re broken.

Prime Minister was It’s also something where the rot set in that political parties as far as British are not terribly good at. politics is concerned.

There is often a desire to And yes, his Nick Ireland will the ends without contempt for rules was ensuring that you have obvious from day one. But his someone to enforce them. behaviour was exactly as You can, for example, pass predicted by a range of all the planning legislation you observers – people who knew like but, unless local authorities him, had worked with him and have the means to engage had employed him – and yet planning officers, building Conservative MPs voted for control officers and enforcement him anyway. officers, all that you have is a The idea that rules were for headline in the newspapers.

Talk of a rules-based environment is, just that, talk, without the full range of compliance tools.

And this isn’t limited to Parliament. Only recently in a speech to his peers, Dorset Council's chief executive lamented the rise of bad behaviour and breeches of the Councillor Code of Conduct, with extremely limited sanctions available to impose on those found guilty.

But if we’ve learned one thing from the past decade or so, it’s that the public generally don’t like people to ‘get away with it’, whatever ‘it’ is.

With local council elections in Dorset next year and a general election to follow, don’t get caught in the headlights of the campaigns but remember what has gone before and use your vote wisely.

NICK IRELAND On behalf of South Dorset Lib Dems

THE Purbeck Film Festival is a highlight of my year. The festival is a jewel in Purbeck’s cultural crown, justly acclaimed – last year about 5,500 people saw films in more than 30 venues, ranging from the Victorian splendour of St Mary’s Church in Swanage, to the Rex Cinema in Wareham, one of the oldest independent cinemas in Britain, resplendent with its art deco interior.

2023 saw the Festival in its 28th year. More than 80 films were screened.

Swanage Labour member Andrea Etherington is the chair of the Festival. Her life has been deeply involved with the arts – in further and higher education, and now in the community.

Sir Mark Rylance is one of the Festival’s patrons, together with Andy Paterson, producer and assistant director, and BAFTA nominated screenwriter Olivia Hatreed. Lady Cotton is

president of the Festival – she The highlight of the Festival took on the role after the death for me was without doubt of her husband, Sir Bill Cotton, watching Ken Loach’s The Old former head of Light Oak in The Rex. The Entertainment at the BBC, auditorium was filled to Each year, the Festival capacity. When the film ended, screens films from across the as the credits rolled, we all world exploring strong themes without exception applauded. of social and racial The applause was injustice. This year more than justified. was no exception.

The film is set in 2016, World famous Brexit year, in a Chinese artist Ai Wei village with the life Wei’s film Human sucked out of it Flow revealed the following the closure cruel realities of the of its pit in the 1980s. global refugee crisis.

Memories of the Georgia Oakley’s Blue miners’ strike are deep Chris Bradey Jean showed how and bitter. The village intolerance to gays in Mrs is forgotten. There are no jobs Thatcher’s Britain bred hatred for the young – and for many and hurt. Manuela Martelli’s families, no food on the table.

Chile 76 highlighted how The arrival of Syrian General Pinochet – praised, refugees is a flashpoint for incidentally, by Mrs Thatcher racism and xenophobia. Cruel – ruled Chile through words are spoken to the intimidation and fear – through traumatised arrivals. They are ‘disappearances’ and midnight treated with suspicion, greeted arrests. with insults and physical

intimidation – local lads beat up one of the Syrian boys on his way to their school, filming the assault on their smartphones.

I was reminded, inevitably, of the arrival of the refugees on the Bibby Stockholm barge in Portland Port. The same things were said – that this was an invasion of ‘illegals’, that the community had been betrayed – even the hateful words were the same.

And yet, just as on Portland, there is hope – for the community rallies round the refugees, opens its heart to their common humanity. The film ends with refugees and locals marching together at the Durham Miners Gala.

The words on the poster advertising the film will stay with me: “It’s not where you come from, it’s what you bring”.

CHRIS BRADEY Chair, Swanage & Rural Purbeck Labour Party

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Remembrance and wars abroad AS I write, Dorset is being buffeted by Storm Ciarán, with high winds and significant rainfall. I want to pay tribute to all those who have been on stand-by to resolve issues – whether trees down, power cuts or signposting flooding and closed roads.

All around the constituency there are poppies on our lampposts – put up by volunteers ready for Remembrance Sunday. Ever since the first two-minute silence on November 11, 1919, we have come together annually as a country to remember those who have died in service to our country.

Though there are no surviving veterans from the First World War, we honour their memory and the sacrifice they gave to keep us free. We also remember those from more recent wars – not only the Second World War, but also

from the Falklands, Iraq and unfolding are truly horrific. The Afghanistan.

Government has rightly and As usual, I will be attaching utterly condemned the appalling a number of Remembrance terrorist attacks perpetrated by events across Dorset, including Hamas and Palestinian Islamic the remembrance service in Jihad that began on October 7.

Wareham at Lady St Mary, and Britain, along with France, a short ceremony on Germany, Italy and the November 11 itself.

United States, is It is very easy to resolved to ensure think of war as being Hamas’s terrorist something long ago campaign fails.

– that we remember, The Prime and hope will not Minister and Foreign happen again. Of Secretary have been course, for many meeting with many people across the international leaders, world that is not the Michael Tomlinson to work with them to case. push for agreement on We still have many Ukrainian ongoing humanitarian access to families living here in Dorset, Gaza. As I type, we have sheltering from Putin’s announced additional funding aggression towards their for humanitarian aid for country. Every day the news is civilians in Gaza, and are full of images from Israel and pushing for the release of Gaza, with thousands of people British hostages and foreign injured and killed. nationals from Gaza. Looking The events we have seen to the long-term, it is clear we

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must not lose sight of how essential a two-state solution is.

This is an ongoing and fast moving situation. As the Prime Minister has said, we will work together with our international partners to bring renewed energy and creativity to this effort, looking for more effective governance for Palestinian territories in Gaza and the West Bank, and challenging actions that undercut legitimate aspirations for Palestinian statehood.

If you have an issue that needs resolving, please do get in touch – my team and I can’t promise miracles, but we will do our best to help.

If you need to get in touch, you can contact me via email at michael.tomlinson.mp@ parliament.uk or call my office on 01202 624216.

MICHAEL TOMLINSON Conservative MP for Mid Dorset and North Poole

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Home & Garden

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Irises will thrive whatever the winter weather

By Sally Gregson AUTUMN is a time for taking stock, reviewing the season gone by and planning the future in the garden.

Often a wet summer proves too much for some plants that are not used to continuous rain and miserable temperatures.

And some drought-loving plants that seemed to be just right in a hot, dry summer, have proved less than ideal in a wet autumn.

A good standby plant that accommodates, and flowers, in difficult conditions is the Siberian Iris. Providing it is planted in the sun, Iris sibirica seems to thrive in almost any soil that does not dry out

completely. Irises are a many and varied tribe that mostly are specific in where they grow.

Bearded irises in particular need hot, dry places, and the Japanese Water Irises, I. ensata, prefer boggy ground that is preferably acidic. But I. sibirica grows well in most garden borders.

At this time of year their leaves are dying down and it’s the ideal time to divide the clumps. Using the garden fork, lift them and divide the crown, discarding any part that does not support a fan of leaves. Fork in plenty of garden compost to improve the soil texture, and plant the new clumps at the same depth as they were

How to make a garden pond

By Sally Gregson WITH the prospect of winter looming, November is a good time to start planning any major constructions such as making a pond. Water introduces wildlife in all its forms to your garden.

First decide on whether to

make a formal, rectangular or circular pond, or to choose an informal shape that takes advantage of any dips and hollows in the ground.

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originally, or a little deeper. The soil is still warm from summer and with a can of water they should all get away quickly.

Many beautiful new cultivars of I. sibirica are available to tempt. There’s the dark I. sibirica ‘Black Joker’ with convoluted, deep purple falls with old-gold margins, and blue upright central petals or ‘standards’.

It contrasts well with the

light primrose falls and white standards of I. sibirica ‘Tree of Songs’.

And the old variety, bred in the seventies, I. sibirica ‘Silver Edge’ with large blue flowers whose falls are edged in silvery white, is still one of the best.

It’s good to know that whatever the weather may throw at us this winter, these irises will thrive and put on a splendid display next summer.

organically shaped pond in a sunny location is a simpler, cheaper option.

Then choose a few dry days to manually dig out the pond, putting the spoil as nearby as possible. And level off the edges with planks set on their edges and a spirit level.

Installing a prefabricated ‘shell’ may seem the easiest way forward. Pond shells always seem large standing on edge within the confines of a garden centre, but when you get one home it invariably shrinks, so it's important to be quite clear about the size you need.

Or you might prefer the adaptability of a butyl liner. It's always worth buying the best quality you can afford, with plenty of spare 'fabric'. It's much more time-consuming and expensive to have to re-install a leaking pond liner than putting in a large, heavy-duty one that has no reason to leak in the first

place.

The next stage involves lining the hole with builders' sand to smooth out the bumps and corners, and making a soft bedding for the liner or the pre-formed shell.

By now you may well have decided how to finish the edge.

Butyl liners are affected by the sun's rays, so it's important to ensure that either water, pavers or earth cover the liner at all times.

Each of these decisions affects where the liner finishes.

Lastly consider the mechanics of keeping the water flowing to attract insects, and introducing plants or fish.

Perhaps some professional advice at this stage would be a wise decision.

Then by the time you have set all this up and turned on the hose to fill it up, you're almost ready for the next stage – the water-lilies, the marginal plants.

The pretty bit.

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Winter is coming – now let’s eat for the season

By Barbara Cossins I WAS on holiday a couple of weeks ago, enjoying some sunny weather, with temperatures of about 30 degrees, some way above what they should have been for October in Turkey.

Back in England, the weather was terrible. We were battling with yet another hurricane. This time, one named Babet, causing extreme flooding, with loss of lives and severe damage across the UK. I felt incredibly fortunate to be away from it all, out of the rain and enjoying the sunshine and fresh local food. I counted my blessings for sure.

I always find it inspirational when I go and see the wonderful fresh produce that is grown and cultivated in other countries. The bustling markets with their wonderful colours of fresh fruits and vegetables, home-made bread, local cheeses, fabulous nuts and local honey.

Lots of what was in season there is the same as what we grow here in Britain. The only difference being that we just don’t cook from the basic fresh produce anymore here in the UK. That really needs to change as we teach new generations these basic skills again.

Those of you who know me, know only too well how much I love to cook and eat with friends. It’s one of life’s great pleasures. I love experimenting with all the flavours we have available.

Both fresh and dried herbs, plus the wonderful spices we have on offer, all make for exciting and flavourful cooking.

It is important, though, that the main ingredient is a good piece of British meat, sourced from your local butcher or fresh fish from the fishmonger, or a delicious plate of fresh, seasonal vegetables.

These things make all the

difference. If we all try and remember to use what is available from our local producers and look for what’s in season then we’ll get maximum flavour and great value in what we choose.

I’m reading more and more about new fine dining restaurants in London, but are all these really necessary if you have the best and freshest ingredients? Not at all.

It’s all about simplicity, with real food, fresh produce and genuine flavours. You don’t

Food & Drink need to be doing fancy things with the basics, just eating fresh, seasonal food is definitely the best option. Keep it simple and, trust me, the results will be delicious.

With the winter weather coming in and Christmas just around the corner, let’s enjoy the fresh produce that is available to us here in England right now. It’s a great time of year for root vegetables, greens and fabulous red cabbage.

All of these are super versatile and are as good as any other country in the world.

So, as ever, eat local and enjoy your meals with friends and family with a nice glass of wine, a roaring fire and long chats. The nicest way to eat as winter arrives with us. n Barbara Cossins, Love Local Trust Local, www. lovelocaltrustlocalawards. co.uk. Rawston Farm Butchery, www.rawstonfarmbutchery. co.uk. The Langton Arms, www.thelangtonarms.co.uk.

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Health & Wellbeing

Meditations in nature: In search of a winter hideaway

By Susanna Curtin NOVEMBER is upon us, the jewel-like autumn colours are deepening, the nights are drawing in and the temperature is dropping. Despite the beckoning winter, this is still one of my favourite times of year when the countryside is painted in reds, yellows and oranges, and where on sunny days the low-level sunlight sharpens the landscape with a refreshing clarity.

Although the autumn leaves call me out to enjoy these beautiful colours, there is much to do in my garden. So, this morning, I set a plan to begin tidying up the flower beds and preparing my winter pots. As I slowly clear away some of the old vegetation – leaving enough for the wildlife – I suddenly become aware of the prolific number of ladybirds flying towards my house looking for places to hide away from the winter cold. Usually, when we think of hibernation, we mostly think of mammals, not insects.

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are hedgehogs, dormice and bats. These are now avidly preparing to lie dormant by eating as much as they can in October and November before they find cosy hideaways. They then slow down their metabolism and heart rate until the following spring, only rousing for food if it gets dangerously cold or suddenly mild. But some of our universally loved summer insects such as butterflies, bumble bees, and these ladybirds, also hibernate.

Ladybirds are brightly coloured, benign beetles that belong to the family of ‘Coccinellidae’. These charismatic creatures are

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There are about 6,000 species of ladybird appearing in varying habitats throughout the world – in fact, nearly everywhere except in the Arctic and Antarctic. We have 47 species here in the UK, with 26 being easily recognisable. They live for about a year and like butterflies they undergo a complete metamorphosis from pupal stage to larvae, then to adult beetle. After hibernating from late October to February, they begin feeding in March and April. They mate in May when

purbeckgazette.co.uk they lay their eggs, and in June the new generation appear as larvae to emerge as adults in August. The young adults then feed until they hibernate, completing the cycle of life.

These lovable beetles are brightly coloured to warn potential predators that they are not a tasty meal. When attacked, they exude a sticky yellow substance called reflex blood from their leg joints which makes them taste horrible.

I look closely at the ladybirds climbing up my walls and am pleased that they are mostly our native species rather than the invasive harlequins – harmonia axyridis – who became established in the UK in 2004.

They originated from Japan and can be identified by being black with two or four red spots, or orange with 18 black spots.

These also primarily feed on aphids but do predate eggs and the larvae of butterflies, moths and the larvae of our own ladybirds. There is some concern regarding the harlequins out competing some of our native species, but evidence of this is still in question.

Out of curiosity, I follow the ladybirds to my upstairs’ windows. When I opened the windows, I found little groups of ladybirds clustered together.

It reminds me of when my son and I were walking on the coast path and noticed a cliff-top bench absolutely covered in them, all the different species emerging together in the spring warmth. Indeed, there is nothing quite like ‘togetherness’ to see you through a cold winter. n Dr Susie Curtin (email curtin. susanna@gmail.com)

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A word of advice from Michael Caine: ‘Use the difficulty’

By Alice Johnsen GOING down a rabbit hole of reels and stories on social media is rarely a beneficial use of your time. However, recently I came across an absolute gem from Michael Caine.

He talked about using the difficulty. He tells the story of when he was starting out as a young actor rehearsing a scene when a chair got lodged in a doorway.

He questioned what he was supposed to do and was told to use the difficulty. In this case, if it was a drama, smash the chair, or if it was a comedy fall over it. Caine then took this theory beyond acting and has used it throughout his life since.

Whenever faced with a difficulty, he asks himself what he can get out of the situation.

What can he learn, what can he improve, what can he do to make use of this opportunity.

What a genius attitude. We could all do with this.

Whenever we are faced with a challenge or an unexpected difficulty, it is our instinct to react with an emotion such as fear, panic, irritation or anger.

Or just give up. Clearly, if we live like Michael Caine, there is no need to do this.

So the next time you are

faced with an unexpected obstacle, why not try pausing and seeing what good you can make of it.

However small or great, I am convinced the option to use it positively will be there.

The key in this is the pause that is necessary to bring our minds back from an emotional reaction to a logical one.

I talk about the difference between emotional and logical reactions frequently when working on stress management with clients.

These reactions come from different sides of our brains.

Emotional right versus logical left.

By taking that pause and consciously putting emotional thoughts on hold and turning our focus to logical reaction, we are more likely to be able to use the difficulty and turn a challenging situation into an advantageous one.

This is also something I would really recommend talking about with children and teenagers. They are faced with so many conflicting emotions and choices, so to get into a good habit of using challenging situations rather than fighting them can only be a good thing.

Teenagers always seem to be

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Health & Wellbeing

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How can I lose weight fast? It’s one of the most popular searches in Google. But the question dieters should be asking is: how can I lose weight WELL? Fast isn’t best. Fast isn’t sustainable. Don’t look for quick losses, but long-term gains – gaining control over your weight and gaining the confidence to eat well and feel amazing.

Making small changes to your daily routine can make a big difference – and so can getting the right support.

Did you know that LiveWell Dorset, the FREE health and wellbeing service, offers a 12-week weight loss kick-start programme? This includes free vouchers to access a local slimming group – WeightWatchers or Slimming World - or online support using the Second Nature app, plus 1-2-1 coaching. Find out if you are eligible: 0800 840 1628 or visit www.livewelldorset.co.uk.

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hunger. Water also boosts your metabolism and can help you feel fuller if you drink a glass before a meal.

Don’t skip breakfast: this will make you feel hungrier, leading to snacking or eating bigger meals later.

Get more active: exercise burns extra calories and helps keep weight off. The trick is finding an activity you enjoy and making it part of your daily routine.

Don’t ban treats: banning food you love will make you crave it more. You can have a small treat occasionally but try to stick to Public Health England’s suggested 400 calories for breakfast and 600 each for lunch and dinner.

Plan your meals: plan your meals and snacks for the week so you know exactly what you are going to eat. Making a weekly shopping list means you’ll buy fewer unnecessary items.

Cut down on alcohol: did you know that a glass of wine has the same number of calories as a piece of chocolate? Try swapping alcoholic drinks for low-calorie soft drinks.

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Antiques & Collectibles

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’Tis the time to Vase could sell for £20,000 get engaged!

By Amy Brenan, director of Heirlooms Jewellers, 21 South Street, Wareham

AFTER Valentine’s Day, Christmas and New Year is a traditional time for marriage proposals.

IN fact, recent research has found that a third of partners will choose a Christmas proposal.

One of the things I love most about working with jewellery, and in particular antique rings, is the fact that they have their own love story to tell.

By buying an antique engagement ring, a couple are continuing the journey. Many of our customers tell us that it is exactly for that reason that they choose antique.

Antique engagement rings have more character and craftsmanship and, of course, are a ‘green’ choice as they are the ultimate in recycling.

What may surprise you is that they may cost less than you expect. Currently, Edwardian and Art Deco rings are popular designs and are holding their value well.

Traditionally, it was

recommended to spend up to three months’ salary on an engagement ring.

An antique ring can cost significantly less than this but is equally as impressive as a contemporary design.

Diamonds have been the popular choice for modern engagement rings since the 1940s, although the Victorians favoured this particular gemstone set in clusters or halos in yellow or rose gold.

But in the 18th and 19th centuries, gemstones including rubies, sapphire and emeralds were the fashion of the day, ornately set in yellow or white gold, or platinum.

Art Deco rings are instantly recognisable by their bold, geometrical shapes and metalwork, plus milgrain decoration which features tiny metal beads to enhance the look of the primary gemstone.

These are currently experiencing a surge in popularity for good reason!

Whichever era it descends from, deciding on an antique ring to express love and offer marriage is a beautiful choice.

THE wild elegance and eternal craftmanship of Asian art drives to usher in a new epoch of the auction world.

With bidders unwaveringly competing for priceless artefacts, Asian Art continues to be a colossus in the industry.

Proof of its growing prestige lies in the success of Duke’s previous Asian Art sale, in which a Chinese coral-ground bowl sold for £212,500, inclusive of buyer’s premium.

A new collection of treasures, discovered in the far corners of Asia, will be exhibited and sold by Duke’s on Wednesday, November 29.

It includes a strikingly beautiful famille-rose pink ground Yuhuchunping vase

(pictured) with butterflies flaunting their multicoloured wings as they float between flowers and the rose-pink sky.

A six-character Daoguang on the base marks its creation in the period 1821-50. With such history and grace, it is no surprise artefacts like these continue to enchant buyers.

The item is estimated at £18,000£20,000 but Asian Art possesses an unpredictable and wondrous nature.

Surprise hides behind every corner and even the most unassuming items can conjure vast for-tunes.

For more information on the sale, or to arrange a free valuation for auction, visit Duke’s website at www. dukes-auctions.com or phone its office on 01305 265080.

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Wild swimming off the Isle of Purbeck at the festival, which hosted events in 40 locations

Thousands celebrate nature’s wonders in Planet Purbeck festival By dorsetbiznews.co.uk MORE than 3,400 people gathered in Purbeck last month to celebrate the isle’s unique natural world.

Planet Purbeck’s 10-day festival, organised with 90-plus local businesses and organisations, saw events hosted in 40 locations across area’s towns and villages.

This year, the focus was on community empowerment and nature recovery, with the headline Big Burnbake Camp Out bringing together local food, live music, foraging walks and woodland camping.

Visitors heard too from guest speakers Steve Allnutt from Sussex Seabed Restoration Project, whose talk centred around rewilding the seas, as well as author and TV presenter

A smiling youngster shows off a mushroom he found in the woods

Nadeem Perera, who spoke to sold out audiences at Swanage’s Mowlem Theatre.

Luke M Luke from Planet Purbeck said: “Our festival helps ignite the magic and wonder of nature, creating unforgettable experiences and the chance to discover something new.

“We’re thrilled that almost 80 per cent of attendees gained fresh insights into protecting our local environment, with nearly 60 per cent stating they’re inspired to get involved and take positive action.”

Local indie filmmaker Sue Western also screened her latest film, Let’s Go Wild, exploring the connection between nature and children in Purbeck.

It’s now set to tour local schools, including Wareham St Mary Primary School and St Marks in Swanage.

Sue said: “I was blown away by the wisdom and insights of Purbeck’s children and young people.

“They love connecting with insects and flowers, and they want to be outside more.

They’re telling us grown-ups to

make that more possible.

“Maybe we’ve been leaving that thing we call ‘nature’ to other people to look after.

“But each one of us can have a role – it doesn’t matter how small – in bringing mini wildlife experiences into our everyday lives.

“We all need sparkles of joy!”

This year’s festival saw support from Talbot Village Trust, Kathy Hollidge, Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Natural England and Natural Trust.

Talbot Village Trust chief executive Caroline Cooban added: “We’ve been delighted to support Planet Purbeck throughout their three festivals in their endeavour to create lasting positive impact by bringing people together.

“From engaging guest speakers to live music, entertainment and foraging, the festival offers something for everyone, while gathering community support to raise awareness and celebrate Purbeck’s outstanding natural environment.”

So, what’s next for Planet Purbeck?

The team is currently putting together a public report from surveys of festival-goers, due in early 2024.

It is also planning a rich programme of activities for children and young people in Purbeck which is set to arrive next September.

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Firm is tackling the gender gap “WE’RE all the same, why aren’t we all allowed equal access to sports?”

An outdoor adventure company in Dorset has taken on the challenge of addressing gender prejudice in the industry.

After realising that nearly two-thirds of its applicants for the Outdoor Instructor Course had been male for well over 10 years, Land & Wave decided to embark on a mission to readdress the balance and boost inclusivity and diversity in the outdoor adventure industry.

Bolstered by a recent report from Women Working in Sport, which identified how less than 1% of women working in sport right now believe there is gender equality in the industry, it was clear to directors at the Swanage-based firm that gender prejudice is still evident in the sector – and they wanted to do something about it.

Land & Wave’s Outdoor Instructor Training course has started the careers of more than 230 outdoor instructors, and with the launch of an apprenticeship in 2021, many more to come.

While analysing apprenticeship applicants, the team at Land & Wave began to think about how they could change the landscape of the industry and make the outdoors more diverse.

Marketing director Rosie Tanner said: “In that first year of apprentices, three out of four were male. And that realisation led us to looking more closely at what we could be doing to address the gender and diversity imbalance in the outdoor industry.

“After all, these apprentices and newly trained outdoor instructors will be going out and encouraging the next wave of outdoor enthusiasts.

“And if we want to increase the amount of under-represented people in the industry, we’ll need to start by giving people representatives that are just that,

representatives abilities, it’s everything sports wise but we of who they are so reassuring were always pushed toward the and this to see other ‘girls’ sports’, which I could extends beyond female never understand. getting women instructors “I think it’s awful that there’s into these roles, who are so still this big difference – or but also good at their perceived difference – between non-binary job, I know girls’ and boys’ sports. We’re all people, people that if they the same, why aren’t we all of colour, can do it, I allowed equal access to sports?” religious can do it too.”

Rosie added: “This year, for Land and Wave apprentice Verity people, it Brodie our 2023 intake of apprentices, Church needs to be as Wyatt, 18, one we’re proud to say we’ve diverse as possible.” of Land and Wave’s newest flipped that ratio and have two The team is working hard to apprentices, said: “I really want female apprentices, one inspire more diversity in the to change the stereotype that non-binary apprentice and one outdoors in both their things like coasteering and male apprentice. We now realise apprenticeships and outdoor bushcraft are activities more for we can enact change, we can instructor courses. And their men rather than women. help make the outdoor industry efforts are paying off, with 12 “At school, I wanted to try more inclusive.” female instructors this year, and DORSET & WILTSHIRE actively encouraging more JOBS GROUP non-males to get involved in the Virus/Spyware removal Upgrades & repair outdoors through a new range of Networking Windows problems fixed adventure weekends and wild Wireless set-up Internet & e-mail Salisbury & Avon Stour & Avon swim retreats.

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“It should be normal that we have anyone, and everyone represented, no matter your gender or ethnicity. I know this is changing, but there’s still a lot of growth that needs to happen.”

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Farming

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Flooding: Farmers in call to political parties THE NFU is calling on all political parties to set out their plans to protect farmland from flooding, which puts the country’s food security at risk.

The move follows Storm Babet, which saw vast areas of farmland under water.

The call comes in the form of an open letter which asks the Environment Agency to deliver a proactive plan for the watercourses and flood defences it manages.

It also seeks for government toy farmers and growers for the role they play in protecting homes and businesses when rivers breach their banks.

The NFU also wants changes to the Flood Defence Grant in Aid cost-benefit

Autumn storms have seen vast areas of farmland under water

analysis to ensure rural communities are not disadvantaged in comparison with urban communities.

NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw said: “I have been out to meet NFU members and have seen first hand the destruction and financial stress caused by flooding to farmers’

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“They must deliver solutions for the future to ensure we can continue producing food while protecting our farmland and local communities.”

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Shop Local This Christmas Start Your Christmas Countdown Now Let the Festivities Begin

Full festive menus available online or by email on request

Christmas Party Menu Available daily and the perfect choice for a group get together

New Years Eve Disco & Hot Buffet

Boxing Day Lunchtime

Dine & Dance with us from eight till late

Our take on a Boxing Day menu, a tasty change from the norm

Childrens Disco from 7.00pm - 8.00pm

2 Courses £26.00 3 Courses £32.00

£35.00 Per Person £17.50 Children Under 12

2 Courses £26.00 3 Courses £32.00

Christmas Eve

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Enjoy a relaxing evening with us ahead of the big day 2 Courses £28.00 3 Courses £35.00

Our Traditional Sunday Roasts take on a festive feel for December 3 Courses £26.00 PP

Start 2024 with lunch at The Village Inn 3 Courses £26.00 PP

The Village Inn will be closed on Christmas Day

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Countdown to Christmas Art & Gifts - Homeware - Furniture Handcrafted by Jason and Esme Cameron

and selected local guest Artists & Makers

Open: Wed to Sat, 10am - 4pm or by appointment

12 South St. Wareham BH20 4LT www.grangegallery.co.uk

The Perfect Gift for all Lovers of Dorset Downstream Dorset River Tales And Local History

By Mary Van Coller

Over 250 pages full of snippets, facts, place names and colour photographs

9 December 2023 Gather @ Dolphin Shopping Centre

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Biscuit Workshop Get into the festive spirit with our biscuit decorating workshop and with your chance to win a gingerbread house baked

by Maggie herself.

Two sessions: 12pm and 2pm One child: £6 Two children: £10

Book online to secure your space or visit the link below

Available for £19.95 +p&p online at:

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Three children: £14 Four children: £18

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The Swanage Bookshop is situated just a hundred yards from Swanage Railway station on the town’s main shopping street.

We specialise in new, second-hand and collectable books, as well as in a selection of discount and remaindered books. Books in our discount range include cookery, gardening, transport, art, design, atlases, dictionaries and classic fiction. We stock a huge range of books on local history, Swanage Railway, and the people and places of Purbeck. Also, a large selection of Childrens books and gifts.

Stock arriving daily for Christmas, please come and have a browse around the shop to find your perfect Christmas gift.

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We have a QUICK ordering service for any book or map you require.

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SWANAGE ROTARY GETS READY FOR CHRISTMAS! Swanage & Purbeck Rotary is part of a global network of 1.4 million men and women who are united in their determination to act to make a difference. Our Christmas programme is a perfect example where we raise money for projects to enrich the lives of others but also generate community spirit. Here’s a summary of what we are up to this year!

Christmas Market

Rotary’s ever popular Christmas Market will this year be held on Saturday 2 December. We’ll be in Station Road, starting at 10.00 and finishing by 4.00. There will be sacksful of Christmas gifts, festive music, food and drink, and the unmissable (and FREE!) Santa’s Grotto for children.

Christmas Mail

We can deliver your Christmas cards to local friends and family for only 40p per card!

Harlees Fish Restaurant in Station Road will host our Swanage office which will be open on weekdays between 11am and 3pm (from 1st to 15th December). Outlying collection boxes will be in the Studland Stores, Corfe Bakery, Trevor’s Deli in Langton and The Grand Hotel.

Christmas Shop

Fingers crossed; we’re hoping to have a Christmas Shop in Station Road in the run-up to Christmas. Who could resist our home-baked puddings and cakes?

Santa’s Sleigh

Rotary’s legendary Santa’s Sleigh will once again be delighting children and adults as it weaves its merry way around the streets of Swanage, Langton and Corfe. There will be Christmas carols (of course), sweets for smiling children, and big waves from Santa as well as from our pointy-hatted elves with their collecting buckets.

Santa’s Sleigh Schedule

Here’s a day-by-day summary of where the Sleigh will be (weather permitting). Please check our Facebook page for updates.

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Saturday 25 November Switch on Swanage – The town’s Christmas lights switch on will be at 5pm Tuesday 28 November Victoria Av•Smiths Farm•Prospect Cr•Rabling Rd•Northbrook Rd•Walrond Rd•De Moulham Rd•Rempstone Rd•Cranborne Rd•Ilminster Rd•Gilbert Rd Wednesday 29 November Kings Road W•Locarno Rd•Argyle Rd•Hanbury Rd•Court Rd• High St•Princess Rd•Howard Rd•Linden Rd•Newton Manor Cl•Cecil Rd•Morrison Rd•Hendrie Cl•Findlay Pl•Ancaster Rd•Aigburth Rd Thursday 30 November High St•Townsend Rd•Richmond Rd•Manwell Rd + Dr•Osborne Rd•Queens Rd + Mead•Mount Scar•Gordon Rd•Priests Rd•Hoburne Rd•Foxhill Cl•Mariners Dr•Cowlease Saturday 2 December Christmas Market - including Free Santa’s Grotto! Station Rd Monday 4 December Ulwell Rd•Whitecliff Rd•Moor Rd•Parsons Cl•Hill Rd•Redcliffe Rd•Ballard Wy•Bay Cr + Cl•Streche Rd•Ballard Rd•James Day Md Tuesday 5 December High St•Jubilee Rd•Shirley Cl•Bell Street•Marsh Way•Ash Cl•Priest’s Rd• Purbeck Vw•Panorama Rd•Hillview Rd•Wills Rd Thursday 7 December Days Rd•Holmes Rd•Sydenham Rd/Bay Vw•Casterbridge Cl•Higher Days Rd• Shaston Cl•Shottsford Cl•Kingswood Cl•Alderbury Cl•Anvil Cl•Leeson Cl• Benlease Wy•High St Friday 8 December Bell St•High St•Steer Rd•Hillsea Rd•West Dr•South Rd•Newton Rise•Newton Grange Cl•Cow Lane Saturday 9 December Swanage Co-op, 10 am-4 pm Monday 11 December Dolphin Ct•Cauldron Barn Rd•Cauldron Meadows•Cauldron Barn Pk• D’Urberville Dr•Anglebury Ave•Northbrook Rd•Greensands Wy•Brickyard Cl•Old Grammar School Rd•Wessex Wy Tuesday 12 December Burlington Rd•Victoria Rd•Ulwell Rd•Seaward Rd•De Moulham Rd•Bonfields Ave•Northbrook Rd•Cauldron Barn Rd•Cauldron Cr•Battlemead•Cauldon Ave•Beach Gardens•Gannetts Pk•Vivian Pk

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Christmas with Rotary in Swanage and Purbeck

CHRISTMAS MAIL Post your local Christmas cards

SANTA SLEIGH Coming to the streets of Swanage and surrounding villages

CHRISTMAS MARKET Saturday 2 December 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

CHRISTMAS SHOP Find us on Station Road

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Countdown to Christmas

Come celebrate Christmas with your friends and family at our beautifully decorated festive venue from 1st-24th December with Christmas Lunches, Dinners, Parties and our annual Christmas Eve Brunch. Due to the popularity of these events, we have added another Party Night on 8th December.

Don’t forget, our vouchers make a great Christmas gift!! We hope to see you at the golf club.

Book now to avoid disappointment!! www.purbeckgolf.co.uk

Christmas at the Purbeck Mobility Centre Now that the weather is colder, it’s feeling more like Christmas.

We have a wide range of mobility aids in stock, so if you’re looking for a present for a loved one, do pop in. Many of our products can be VAT free if they help overcome a permanent disability or life limiting condition.

Best-seller: Cosyfeet Shoes, Slippers and Socks for Men and Women

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LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT? then look no further!

From rollators and walking sticks to Cosyfeet slippers and back support cushions: there’s something for everyone!

Designed to fit swollen feet, bunions or just wide feet, we have a full range in store including the best-selling, fur-lined Snuggly slippers!

Best-seller: CosiChair Riser Recliners

If you want to keep cosy this Christmas, snuggle up with our exceptionally comfortable riser recliners. With pocket-sprung seating, zippable cushions and dual-control motors, these British-made chairs offer unbeatable quality.

We would like to thank our customers for their custom throughout the year and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.

Blue, the dog, would also like to thank customers for their generous supply of tasty treats which were very much appreciated.

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HOMEMADE BREAD Flavoured butter SOUP Celeriac, apple & hazelnut PRESSED PORK & APRICOT TERRINE Pickles & sourdough crisps

MORTONS MANOR £49.50PP CHRISTMAS MENU Christmas is a magical time of year at Mortons Manor with our warming open log fire, beautiful decorations & delicious festive food.

Celebrate this special time of year with our Christmas Menu, available from Friday 1st -Saturday 23rd December for Lunch & Dinner.

Please call our reception team to make a reservation for this festive time.

Please call or email for all reservations and enquiries: 01929 480988 stay@mortonsmanor.com 45 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EE

WILD MUSHROOM ARANCINI

Jerusalem artichoke purée & truffled aioli

BEETROOT & VODKA CURED SEA TROUT CARPACCIO Pickled beets, fennel & yuzu dressing

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ROAST BREAST OF TURKEY

Pistachio & apricot stuffing, duck fat roasted potatoes, smoked bacon chipolatas, maple glazed parsnips, braised red cabbage, carrot & swede purée, Brussels sprouts, turkey & sage jus, cranberry sauce

BAKED POMMERY MUSTARD CRUSTED COD Leek, wild mushroom & parsley risotto

SLOW COOKED CONFIT OF DUCK LEG

Choucroute with smoked bacon, flageolet bean cassoulet & spiced apple chutney

CURRIED CAULIFLOWER & ALMOND STEAK Saffron & apricot quinoa, curly kale & garlic yoghurt

TONKA BEAN & CRANBERRY ARTIC ROLL Maple, orange & cardamon syrup

CINNAMON RICE PUDDING

Caramelised apple, prune & walnut

DARK CHOCOLATE & COFFEE MOUSSE Gingerbread biscotti

STEAMED CHRISTMAS PUDDING Cranberry & nut granola

Coffee or Tea with Mini Mince Pie

Celebrating a Merry Local Christmas at Norden Farm!

Open 7 Days a Week Large Selection of Potted and Sawn Christmas Trees, Norway spruce, Nordmann, Blue spruce (on sale from late November) Marvellous Range of Christmas Food & Drink Gifts, Greeting Cards, Toys, Knitwear & Homeware Local Meats & produce PLUS Jon Thorner’s Wonderful Christmas Range Logs, Coal, Kindling, Calor Gas Loose Veg & Sacks of Potatoes Wild Bird Feed, Feeders & Accessories Equestrian, Livestock & Pet Feed & Accessories Winter Bedding Plants & Shrubs Plenty Of Pots, Garden Decorations & Accessories

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You will be automatically entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic hamper, full of delights, with every tree purchase.

Winner to be annouced Monday 18th December on social media.

Wide selection of potted and sawn trees on display from late November. Free delivery to the local area on all Christmas trees.

Festive Giftware There’s nothing like the smell of Christmas. Come see our selection of candles and reed diffusers to get that cozy feeling started. Speaking of cozy we stock Pachamama! Try on a jumper for yourself, or get some beautifully designed socks. Our staff have gone head-over-heels for the Pachamama Felted Friends range - a delightfully cute and quirky must-see collection of felted decorations and keyrings. If you know of any animal/farm lovers, we stock a wholesome array of themed gifts, ranging from sheep-covered crockery sets to highland cow shaped hot water bottles!

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Enchanted Night Garden Experience at Careys Secret Garden Discover a hidden walled garden in Wareham, and be transported to a realm of unparalleled beauty. Meander along winding paths adorned with twinkling lights and make magical memories with your family and friends this Winter. Unique illuminations highlight the garden's most magical areas so children and adults can enjoy this immersive, enchanting experience.

The Secret Salt Pig coffee shop will boast delicious tempting treats to compliment your walk around the walled garden under the stars.

Why not indulge in a winter-warming hot chocolate with all the trimmings?

Don’t forget your camera to capture the magic, and dress warm and cosy to enjoy the outdoor illuminations. Please bring a torch. Free parking. Sorry - no dogs. Various dates are available through Nov and Dec 2023. All tickets need to be pre-booked online, and there are limited spaces available each evening.

Head over to the booking site to secure your spot. We look forward to welcoming you. https://bookings.careyssecretgarden.co.uk/event/enchanted-night-garden

Enchanted Night Garden Illuminations Step into a world of enchantment this Winter. Let the magic of the season captivate your senses as you wander along twinkling illuminated pathways and discover the hidden beauty that comes alive after dark.

Join us for an unforgettable experience in a real secret garden, where every step reveals a symphony of light and colour underneath the stars.

Tickets available now at https://bookings.careyssecretgarden.co.uk/

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ALL ABOARD!

All Aboard THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride! Christmas is here!

Join us as we journey through this enchanting experience, making its debut in Dorset from November 17th at Swanage Station. This magical ride is already a hit, with peak times quickly selling out.

But the excitement doesn’t end there! We’re thrilled to announce exclusive Christmas Eve shows, now available on our website. On December 24th, we’ll run three special trains at 11am, 12.45pm, and 2.45pm. And don’t miss out on our November slots, with tickets starting at just £36.95 + booking fees. Book now to secure your spot for a memorable day filled with delicious treats, stunning views of Corfe Castle, and of course The North Pole! Get your tickets exclusively at thepolarexpress.seetickets.com.

Don’t miss the train!

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SANTA’S SLEIGH COMING TO MONKEY WORLD! Between the 18th and 20th December Santa’s sleigh will touch down at Monkey World! As well as meeting Santa and receiving a special present from him, your little monkeys can enjoy festive fare, a Christmas trail around the park, and even make a present for the primates with Santa’s elves!

The gift shop is stacked full of new items, ideal as presents and stocking fillers- and of course you’ll be able to see our 250 primates during a quieter, peaceful time

at the park. Primate adoptions also make a great Christmas gift- and mean you can visit your adopted primate for free for a year! Visiting Santa at Monkey World will help support the rescue and rehabilitation of primates, so help spread Christmas cheer by seeing Santa here! £5 plus entrance fee per child. To register interest in seeing Santa, please email communications@monkeyworld.org.

Spaces are limited so early booking is advised!

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Gritting crews set for winter

GRITTERS in Dorset are ready to go as the cold winter months begin.

Dorset Council’s gritting crews are gearing up to help ensure the county’s roads stay open as temperatures drop.

More than 90 members of the council’s regular Highways team are on standby for on-call duties day and night, with nearly 13,000 tonnes of rock salt in store ready to coat the roads.

The teams manage 684 miles of roads, with 23 main gritting routes, which are treated when road surface temperatures are expected to drop below 1C. Community routes, serving smaller villages and hamlets, are also treated during

prolonged cold spells.

Cllr Ray Bryan, portfolio holder for highways, travel and environment, said: “Our dedicated highways crews step away from their regular roles when the temperatures fall to keep residents, businesses and emergency services moving and as safe as possible.

“Last winter was particularly busy, so we’re hoping temperatures don’t drop so regularly this year, but whatever the coming months bring, we are ready.”

Cllr Bryan also urged caution among drivers.

“Conditions can change quickly, so please take care when out and about,” he said.

“If you find yourself behind a gritting vehicle, please be

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patient and take care on freshly gritted roads.”

Which roads are gritted in Dorset?

THE 23 main gritting routes, collectively known as the precautionary gritting network, encompass A, B and well-used C class roads.

They also include: n Links to hospitals, large industrial estates, transport interchanges, emergency services stations – including manned Coastguard and RNLI stations – and other critical infrastructure. n Routes to all urban schools with more than 500 pupils and rural schools with more than 350 pupils. n Primary bus routes with substantial frequency. n Main routes through towns

and villages with populations of more than 750.

Gritting is also carried out on the A35 trunk road between Bere Regis and Charmouth on behalf of National Highways.

If it snows, gritters clear and treat routes on what is known as the ‘priority ploughing network’.

These key north/south and east/west routes are cleared of snow before clearing the remaining gritting network.

As the gritting crews comprise Dorset Council employees who carry out other highways maintenance roles, there may be times in particularly cold spells when more crews are needed for gritting.

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Galaxy Thief following in the footsteps of legends

SWANAGE band Galaxy Thief are set to cap a whirlwind year with a prestigious support slot opening for singer-songwriter Jake Bugg at Lighthouse Poole next month.

The four-piece indie rock outfit have already played alongside chart toppers The Hoosiers, Scouting For Girls and Toploader this year, as well as winning through to open for The Streets and Arlo Parks at the Pilton Party, Glastonbury Festival's annual community 'thank you' fundraising gig in front of festival founder Michael Eavis.

But the Jake Bugg show at Lighthouse will be the biggest indoor show of their career to date – appearing in the 1,500-capacity Concert Hall in what will be the first standing gig at Lighthouse in five years.

“We’re really excited to play one of the biggest concert venues in the area, so thank you to everyone who helped make it happen,” said lead singer Rhys Messenger.

The gig was offered after Lighthouse was asked to

nominate a local support band to join Jake Bugg and his tour support. By coincidence, on the day it found out Galaxy Thief had been booked to play Live and Unheard, the venue's regular grass roots music night.

“That was prestigious enough and we loved playing it, but to think that now we're about to play on the same stage as legends like The Who, U2, Page and Plant, even Michael Jackson, there’s a lot to be excited about,” Rhys added.

Galaxy Thief arrived at their settled line up in April 2021 when singer Rhys was invited to join. He sold up and moved out of his narrowboat in Camden and came to live on guitarist George Bowerman’s family farm near Swanage where – with bassist Jake Trim and drummer Ben Watton – they have a rehearsal room and demo studio.

“The sound is broadly indie rock, but we all come from very different places musically and we’re tight enough to be pretty blunt when we’re working out the songs,” said George.

Swanage band Galaxy Thief will be providing the support for Jake Bugg when he plays Lighthouse Poole

“Yes, let’s say we discuss with passion,” laughed Rhys.

“It’s important for us to be able to recreate our sound live at all times – you can’t hide behind studio tricks.”

With a growing reputation as a live act that has seen them selected as the first ever Yamaha Music London Ambassador band, Galaxy Thief have also released several digital singles through online streaming platforms and are continuing to work on new material with a

view to collating the singles for future release as EPs or even an album.

“We’d love to do a traditional physical album and we’re always working on new ideas,” added George, “But our immediate plan is to build a set from the ground up that will work to best effect in a big room like the Concert Hall at Lighthouse.”

Jake Bugg – and Galaxy Thief – are at Lighthouse Poole on Monday, December 11.

brilliant.

“I can’t believe I get to do it all again in a few months’ time!

To be visiting another 25 towns and cities and sharing my story with more people across the country is such an honour.

“There’s a real mix in the show – some stories are funny, some tragic, others brutal. But they’re all real and make for a no-holds-barred account of my life so far. I hope I can continue to inspire people through my long and at times difficult journey.”

Jason served in the Royal Marines and Special Boat

Service and has appeared on television in SAS Who Dares Wins, Inside The Real Narcos and The Final Mission: Foxy’s War. He is also a best-selling author with his books Battle Scars and Life Under Fire, and a world record-breaking rower and adventurer who has embarked on expeditions across Alaska, the North Pole and most recently the River Yukon.

Life At The Limit is at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, on Friday, February 2. Tickets from www.nothird.co.uk/ live-shows/jason-fox/

‘Foxy’ takes it to the limit STAR of Channel 4’s SAS: Who Dares Wins, Jason ‘Foxy’ Fox is stopping off in Bournemouth on his latest Life At The Limit tour.

The former Special Forces sergeant and best-selling author will be sharing stories about his military career, his personal battles and television work.

The tour will visit more than 25 towns and cities and follows tours last year and earlier this year that saw him visit more than 50 theatres.

Jason said: “When I first toured Life At The Limit in 2022, that experience of a live

Ex Special Forces operative and best-selling author Jason Fox

audience was something totally new to me, but I settled into it and getting the chance to go back out earlier this year was

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Having a ball – all for a good cause!

DANCERS at an ‘Under the Sea’ ball in Poole will be raising much-needed funds for charity as they put their best feet forward.

Disability charity Diverse Abilities is gearing up for its grandest event of the year, the Gala Ball, at the Lighthouse on Saturday, November 25.

Organisers said the theme of under the sea is set to create a spectacular night and raise funds throughout the evening to make a difference to children and adults the charity supports.

The event offers a glittering drinks reception, sponsored by Dolphin Shopping Centre, ahead of a night of fine dining, live music, auctions, games and a DJ, which promises to keep everyone dancing until late.

Other sponsors include Franses Jewellers, Colten Care, Freo Wellbeing, Dolphin Shopping Centre and Forelle Estates.

Mariana Swain, events executive at Diverse Abilities, said: “We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible sponsors, whose unwavering

support enables us to create an extraordinary evening.

“Their generosity not only helps us make a significant impact but also empowers us to raise substantial funds for the invaluable cause of aiding children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.”

The evening also includes other surprise entertainment, sponsored by Colten Care, a live auction and the opportunity to win great prizes throughout the night.

Colten Care chief executive Mark Aitchison, said: “We are proud and privileged to support Diverse Abilities and its vital services for children and adults with disabilities and their families.

“We can’t wait for the Gala Ball and we wish everyone attending a fantastic night.

“As well as the fun on offer, it is an ideal opportunity to help an amazing charity. Colten Care is delighted to be playing a part in making this event extra special.”

For more about the Diverse Abilities charity, visit diverseabilities.org.uk.

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THE MOWLEM Theatre, Cinema & Function Rooms Book your tickets: www.themowlem.com

Live on Stage:

• Budapest Cafe Orchestra - Evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires, The Budapest Cafe Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia.

Thursday 16th November 7:30pm • Andy Parsons Bafflingly Optimistic A series regular on Mock The Week as well as numerous spots on Live At The Apollo (BBC 1), QI (BBC2), The Politics Show (BBC1), Newsnight (BBC2). Saturday 18th November 8pm • The Decatonics - A powerful 8 piece skaband from Dorset whose vibrant live show has built up a great reputation for its high energy party atmosphere. The Decatonics will be supported by Stacey Lou performing 'Amy', a tribute inspired by the one and only Amy Winehouse.

Saturday 25th November 7:30pm • Karen G’s Christmas Show - Come and get into the festive mood with Karen G and guests singing all your favourite Christmas music. With a few surprises! Friday 1st December 7:30pm • Snow Angel (13+) - A shamelessly festive show celebrating all that is Christmassy starring Charlie Bicknell & Louise Innes. Saturday 9th December 7:30pm • Santa's Christmas Wish - the show where every child gets a present from Santa! - Santa’s Christmas Wish is a festive, song-filled, interactive family show particularly suitable for 2-8 year olds including a special meet, greet and treat with Father Christmas himself! Tuesday 19th December 2pm

Movies:

• The Great Escaper - In the summer of 2014, a World War II veteran sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary commemoration of the D-Day landings in Normandy. Starring Michael Caine, Glenda Jackson, John Standing and directed by Oliver Parker.

13th November 2:30pm & 7:30pm - 14th & 15th November 7:30pm • Killers of the The Flower Moon - In the 1920s, membersof the Osage Native American tribe of Osage County, Oklahoma, are murdered after oil is found on their land, and the FBI decides to investigate. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Lily Gladstone and directed by Martin Scorsese. 17th November 2:00pm - 20th - 22nd 7:00pm • Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbird and Snakes (12A) Years before he becomes the tyrannical president of Panem, 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow remains the last hope for his fading lineage. Uniting with Lucy Gray Baird from District 12, their instincts for showmanship and political savvy, they race against time to ultimately reveal who's a songbird and who's a snake. Starring Rachel Zegler, Hunter Schafer and Tom Blyth, directed by Francis Lawrence. 4th & 8th December 2:00pm, 2nd, 4th - 7th, 11th - 14th December 7pm • Napoleon (15) - A look at the military commander's origins and his swift, ruthless climb to emperor, viewed through the prism of his addictive and often volatile relationship with his wife and one true love, Josephine. Starring Joaquin Phoenix, Vanessa Kirby and Edouard Philipponnat, directed by Ridley Scott. 15th December 2pm 16th - 21st Dec 7pm • The Polar Express (U) - A young boy boards a train and embarks on an extraordinary journey to the North Pole to meet Santa Claus. His life takes a turn after he encounters special people that make his journey memorable. Starring Tom Hanks, Josh Hutcherson and Michael Jeter. Directed by Robert Zemeckis. 22nd & 23rd December 7pm & 24th December 10am

In the Showbar:

Events in The Showbar, upstairs at The Mowlem:

• Wednesday 22nd November – Oscar’s Quiz Night - 8pm: £1 per person, up to 6 people per team, prizes to be won! Doors open 5.30pm, quiz starts at 8pm.

• Friday 24th November – It’s Vinyly Friday! - 9pm: Jazz, Funk, Afro & Latin all-vinyl all-dancing from 9pm with DJ Paul Angel.

• Friday 15th December - DJ PA & Flying G - 8:30pm: Our resident party starters will be bringing the music to the Showbar.

• Wednesday 20th December – Oscar’s Quiz Night - 8pm: £1 per person, up to 6 people per team, prizes to be won! Doors open 5.30pm, quiz starts at 8pm The Showbar is open Monday - Saturday 5.30pm – 9.30pm and later for events.

Mowlem Visual Arts Exhibitions

A ball with an ‘Under the Sea’ theme at Lighthouse Poole will raise money for disability charity Diverse Abilities

• ‘New Worlds’ - The Lewis Peake exhibition continues until 12th December when the theatre or Showbar are open.

Don’t forget to follow us on social media and check our website for the latest update on what we have going on, timings and bookings.

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Grapefruits, lemons and dark but funny stuff

AWARD-WINNING comedian Rhod Gilbert is back – and he is heading to Poole next year.

The star will bring his new show – Rhod Gilbert & the Giant Grapefruit – to the Lighthouse theatre on October 4, 2024.

His return to the stage comes after he was diagnosed with cancer in 2022, but the comic says he’s looking forward to getting out on the road once again.

“After the year I’ve had it’s wonderful to be alive and going back on the road,” he said.

“I can’t wait to get back on stage and I’m ready to get way too personal about life’s recent ups and downs.

“When life gives you lemons, you have to squeeze them 'til the comedy juice flows, so prepare for some dark but funny

stuff.”

Promoters say the new show will see in candid, hilarious and uplifting form, speaking about navigating the dark bits and turning life’s giant grapefruits

into something approaching lemonade.

Tickets for the show are on sale now, from £38.50, via lighthousepoole.co.uk or on 01202 280000.

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SONGWRITER, performer and producer Ruth Theodore is coming to The Square and Compass in Worth Matravers on Friday (November 17).

Ruth (pictured) has released a string of critically acclaimed records with the latest the fruits of a longstanding collaboration with Tony award winning US producer and bassist Todd Sickafoose (Ani Difranco/Anais Mitchell) and Swiss American percussionist Mathias Kunzl (Regina Spektor).

Ruth started her musical career aged 14 busking in doorways but has gone on to perform her songs and tour alongside legendary international artists such as folk singers Ani Difranco, Dar Williams, Jeff Lang, Hamell On Trial and Nick Harper.

Blake’s illustrations give pupils a taste of the arts

YOUNG people are being given an exciting way into the arts thanks to a new exhibition of work by legendary Roald Dahl illustrator Quentin Blake.

Lighthouse Poole is giving youngsters aged between five and 11 the chance to achieve an Arts Award thanks to the special project.

Working with Downlands School in Blandford – and inspired by Quentin Blake: Illustrating Verse, the first exhibition dedicated to Blake’s illustrations for poetry, and showing at Lighthouse – the Arts Award will see the whole school, some 230 young people, visit over three days.

“Downlands Community School is proud to serve its unique community situated as it is in the middle of Blandford Camp,” a school spokesperson said.

“Children from services families experience high mobility, so we look for opportunities to celebrate what Dorset has

to offer.

“This trip to Lighthouse Poole is a great addition to our school calendar, especially as it is focussed on the brilliant illustrations of Quentin Blake.”

Charles Shenton, creative engagement producer at Lighthouse, added: “This is an opportunity for Lighthouse to extend its Arts Award remit and deliver arts-based activities to young people who would face barriers to accessing culture.”

Downlands students will be at Lighthouse from November 20- 22 following a study programme that follows the three-stage Arts Award Discover structure: n View some Art n Research the life and work of an artist n Tell others what you have learned The activities will be based in the Gallery, Sherling Studio and Top Floor Gallery.

Mr Magnolia by Quentin Blake

COPYRIGHT: Quentin Blake

Having successfully completed the programme, young people taking part will each receive a certificated Arts Award qualification.

Quentin Blake: Illustrating Verse is at Lighthouse Poole until January 6, 2024.

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Christmas in Wareham event details released - including visit from Santa!

DETAILS of this year’s Wareham Christmas Parade have been announced.

Festive revellers can enjoy a night of fun, including floats, marching bands and a visit from Santa, from 4.30pm on December 10.

“Each year, Santa (in his golden boots) arrives in town by different methods,” a spokesperson said.

“Last year he arrived on a large steam traction engine, which delighted the crowds. This year we are planning something spectacular to match previous years.

“Live entertainment is also provided on the stage by the town cross.”

The Christmas lights are up in town along with the Christmas tree ready for the day - and Santa’s arrival.

For more details, log on to https:// christmasinwareham.co.uk/

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Diary entries are £6 plus VAT per entry, per month. The deadline for the November 27 issue is NOON on November 24.

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MONDAY 19:30 WAREHAM CHORAL SOCIETY. Lady St.Mary Church, Wm. Till 9.30.

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SATURDAY 18:30 WHIST DRIVE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH, Rectory Classroom,

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