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The Swanage Oracle Edition 36

Published by: Debbie & Stephen Corney and Martin Budden

Telephone: 01202 894397 or 01202 676661

Email: info@swanageoracle.co.uk

Copy deadline for the March 2011 edition: 25th February 2011 Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause.

The Swanage Oracle does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.

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Hello Swanage!

Welcome to the 36th edition of The Swanage Oracle! Well it certainly is packed with lots of local trades people from hairdressers to dog groomers, to plumbers, electricians, hire centres, computer services, woodburners, blind specialists carpet cleaners, interior designers and many many more! All are local to you and wanting to help. Please give any of them a call for some friendly advice or better still get them to fix a problem or improve an area for you. The longevity of the magazine is testament to all the calls you have made already!

Please continue. Do send in any testimonials as we love to receive those and we can print them for you. We have many pages of local information. There is lots going on, so do join in where you can. For example there is a Wedding Fair at Lulworth Castle on Sunday 27th February, there are lots of events on page 6 and there is entertainment for all on page 29. Local Church news can be found on page 14 and you can read about a walk in the countryside on page 18.

Don’t forget to send in your wordsearch to try and win the meal for two!

Martin, Steve and myself hope you are well and looking forward to some spring weather, after our few cold months.

Very Best Wishes,

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Wareham Market every Thursday & Saturday

Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm

All Month

‘Picture Arne’ Photographic Competition

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Farmers Market

Wareham Town Hall 8 - 12

Weds

Wellies and Waders

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

01931 553360 www.rspb.org.uk

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Broadmayne Market

St Martins Community Hall 2–3.30

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‘No Hall Too Small’

Winfrith Village Hall 7.30pm

01305 852117

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Half-Term Fun

Swanage Railway

01929 425800

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Animal Tracks

Corfe Castle Model Village

01929 481234

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Castle Quests

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

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Nutty about Nestboxes

RSPB Arne Nature Reserve

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‘The Mousehole Cat’

Corfe Castle Village Hall 1.30pm

01929 480483

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‘No Hall Too Small’

Studland Village Hall 7.30pm

01929 450514

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‘Malina’s Dream’

Bere Regis Drax Hall 10.30am

01929 471342

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Talk: Richard Docherty

Tank Museum Bovington

01929 402359

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Pirate Explorer Trail

Studland Beach

01929 450259

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Rallye Sunseeker

Wareham Forest

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Jurassic Jaunts

11.15 Tyneham Village/ Worbarrow Bay, lunch at New Inn Church Knowle

£5 (lunch not included in price) 07790 474478

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Wedding Fair

Lulworth Castle and Park

0845 450 1054

www.rspb.org.uk/picturearne

All the information has been compiled by Purbeck Information & Heritage Centre 01929 557258 and Swanage Tourist Information Centre 01929 422885 www.visitswanageandpurbeck.com and is correct to the best of our knowledge

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Are you ABSOLUTELY sure that it is necessary?

Trickett Welding offers an expert welding service to private and trade customers, designed to suit any budget. With a fully fitted workshop, the business also has expert staff allowing customers to get back on the road as quickly as possible.

In addition to their welding skills the Trickett team is well practiced in vehicle restoration. The company is owned by Nigel Trickett, who has been involved in the

vehicle mot welding and classic car restoration trade for many years. Nigel is more than able to take good care of your vehicle, having worked in this trade for the past 29 years.

Trickett Welding prides itself on providing a personal service, which can include collection and delivery of the vehicle to be repaired.

One story from a recent client is that she was quoted over ÂŁ800 by another garage to have a new exhaust fitted on her Suzuki Vitara. Nigel and his team were able to weld the original back to peak performance for just ÂŁ45! The client was almost in tears with delight at how much she had saved!

Give Nigel a call today on 01202 625050 to see how he and his team can help you in any aspect of your motoring needs!

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Talking about wildlife with

Frogs & Toads Frogs and toads are our most common amphibians, widely found throughout Britain. They bear a close physical resemblance, but can be distinguished by several features. Frogs have a smooth, moist skin and long legs designed for leaps and jumps, whereas toads have a drier, “warty” skin and shorter legs, crawling being their preferred way of moving about. Frogs are more varied in colour, ranging from shades of green and brown to grey and yellow, whilst toads are generally dark brown.

Providing the weather is warm enough, frogs and toads emerge from their wintering quarters as early as January to breed in ponds. Male frogs make sure they are the first to arrive and emit a low purring croak to attract a mate. Frogs lay their eggs in clumps, covered in protective jelly-like substance, whereas toads’ eggs are laid out in long strings.

The females lay thousands of eggs, but only a few survive to adulthood as spawn and tadpoles are extremely vulnerable.

Tadpoles develop in stages in a process known as metamorphosis, and emerge as adults after a few months. Those that survive can live for up to eight years in the wild. The toads’ survival odds are slightly better due to toxins produced by the glands in their skin, making them unpalatable to some predators.

Both frogs and toads feed on insects, slugs and worms, caught with their long tongues. Frogs, who can breathe through their skin, spend the majority of their lives in or near water, whereas toads are more terrestrial.

For what to look out for this month, see www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/ things-to-do.html.

Niina Silvennoinen Frog getting feet wet

Photo by S Davis

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Suttles Sponsor Dexter Sports YFC, a Local ‘Ability Counts League’ Team Isle of Purbeck and Poole-based stone and aggregates company Suttles has sponsored Poolebased Dexter Sports YFC, who recently achieved their goal of joining the Dorset and Wiltshire Ability Counts League. Suttles supplied all the team with rain jackets, giving the team a boost in their training and on match days.

Dexter Sports YFC consists of players with a variety of disabilities and levels of football ability. The section includes two players that are in the South West England Cerebral Palsy Squad and one in the Dorset Disability Under 18 Squad with another in the Under 14 Squad. The team includes players aged between 16 to 33 years and are based in the wider local area.

Paul Kybert, who runs Dexter Sports YFC said ‘We’re very proud of the team’s achievements and it’s great that a well established company such as Suttles is supporting all our hard work. We had a three year programme to get a team playing in an Ability Counts League, which we have now achieved by

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joining the Dorset and Wiltshire Ability Counts League. Prior to this we played friendlies and tournaments.’

Director of Suttles, Chris Suttle said ‘one of my sons, James, occasionally plays with the team. It’s a really well organised club and I’m proud to be able to give our support to these budding local footballers!’

For further information about Suttles, call 01929 439444 or go to www.suttles.co.uk For further information about Dexter Sports YFC, contact Paul Kybert on kybert@hotmail.co.uk

Paul Kybert (far left) and Chris Suttle (far right) with Dexter Sports YFC

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Dorset churches to connect again in 2011 Christian inter-church ministry Connect South Dorset will hold its second summer annual worship, teaching and ministry event at Holton Lee July 13–17 2011, with the theme 'Getting into Gear'.

Connect 2011 aims to build on the foundations of its launch event in July 2 0 1 0 wh en a ro u n d 2 , 00 0 p e op l e attended, representing over 30 churches and fellowships.

As at last year's event, musicians from local churches will lead worship in the main tent. Marquees will be larger this year to accommodate expected greater numbers of visitors.

The family-focused final three days over the weekend will include youth and children’s programmes.

Rob Richards, chair of the trust behind the organisation, said: “The first event exceeded our expectations in every way and feedback from church leaders ever since has been extremely positive.

"The event is free with an opportunity to give a donation – and everyone is welcome." www.connect2011.org.uk

Rev Dr Russ Parker will lead a line-up of speakers and the full five-day programme will include Bible readings, keynote topics, semin ars, interest group s, activities, evening celebrations.

Crowds worship in the main tent at Connect 2010

connect2011.org.uk

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On January 25th the Old Stable Christian Booksh op and Commu n ity Cen tre reopened after being closed since Christmas for refurbishing. Opening times are now 10am till 2pm Tuesdays till Saturdays with extended opening hours in the summer.

Following extensive consultations and discussions in the autumn, it was decided by the trustees to increase the area available for refreshments and generally improve the layout for display of gifts, cards and books etc. By popular request light lunches are now available, along with a range of attractively priced hot and cold drinks.

The improved seating area has of necessity reduced the space available for displaying items for sale, but there is still an extensive range of books, greeting cards, CDs, DVDs and small gifts available plus some fair trade goods. Items not in stock can be ordered and quickly obtained.

exhibitions etc. Any enquiries concerning its availability and charges should be made to the Manager, Mrs Chris Inchley on 01929 424544, or by email: swanage@christiancentre.plus.com.

Chris leads a small team of dedicated staff and volunteers. We are currently recruiting more volunteers, crucial for the good running of the Centre. If you can spare three or four hours a week and like th e id ea of h elp in g in a frien dly environment and meeting interesting people, why not pop in for more information of give Chris a ring.

The Swanage Christian Centre is an independent charity supported by all the local churches, and aims to serve the local community and provide a warm welcome to all visitors of any faith or none.

More information is available on our website: www.swanagechristiancentre.org.uk

Upstairs there is an attractive and spacious meeting room available for community use. It is currently used by the Coastal Cred it Un ion o n Tu esd ay mornings, by King’s Church on Sunday mornings and by various committees and prayer groups. It has also been used very effectively for photographic and artistic

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28 years experience. Installation & repairs. Bathrooms, central heating & general plumbing work undertaken. Fully Insured.

Labour is guaranteed for 12 months.

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16 Purbeck electrical ltd 61 High Street, Swanage Next to the Red Lion 01929 424177

Almost Spring!!

Come and see our lovely new range of kettles and toasters!

Still plenty of heaters for chilly days and electric blankets for chilly nights All our usual range of white goods, electrical, lighting, techie things and almost every type of light bulb made You’ll be amazed by what you can find!!

HAVE YOU JOINED OUR DINING CLUB YET? The Signature Dining Club is free to join. As well as offering money off and special offers, members get priority invitations to special events and themed evenings.

Benefits of membership include: • Buy one of our specially selected red, white or pink wines & receive your second bottle free • Lucky 7: Dine with your card and receive your 7th meal free (conditions apply) • Birthday Bonus: This is a new addition to our Diners Club, please provide us with your date of birth (excluding the year). We would like to offer you a complimentary bottle of Champagne, for you to enjoy on your birthday to accompany your meal. All usual diners card terms and conditions apply.

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Have a new look for spring!

We work with the individual to create the whole look.

Cuts with Phil and Colours with Lyn to work with your face shape, skin tone and eye colouring.

For appointments call on 01929 551855

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Kingston to Houns Tout Walk Area: Distance: Difficulty: Access Restrictions?

Corfe Castle 3½ miles Easy No

A flat walk which takes you to the top of Chapman’s Pool with views across to St Aldh elm ’s/ St A lban’ s H ead. It has extensive views to both East and West.

How to get there: Grid Reference; 954795. Turn right for Kingston just after Corfe Castle. Follow the winding road up towards the top until you reach the Scott Arms on your right.

Turn right carefully at the 90 degree left hand bend and follow the road for about ¼ mile and park in the Houns Tout car park on the left.

Walk details:There is a small exit at the opposite end of the car park. Go through there and turn right along the track and follow the signs for Houns Tout. After about 1/3 mile you will go over a stile and into a field which will lead you to Houns Tout.

On the right will be the ‘Encombe Bowl’, in which is Encombe House and lake.

Beyond the bowl you will see Swyre Head, the highest point on the Isle of Purbeck..

At Houns Tout, you will have great views to both sides with Chapman’s Pool to your left. At this point you can return to Kingston on the same path, or you can descend the steep steps into Chapman’s Pool, turn left and follow the tarmac road back to Kingston if you wish.

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Chapman’s Pool & Corfe Castle

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WORKTOPS Polished Stone and Granite worktops Scratches removed surfaces re-polished Repairs or Replacements We also produce benches in limestone Tel Alan the Stonemason on 01929 481314 Email: alanthestonemason@googlemail.com

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Keep the kids busy this week, and bring them along to Arne anytime during half term and let them run wild. Bird bingo and wildlife explorer backpacks will be available for hire all week.

Time: all day Cost: free Meet: RSPB Arne nature reserve car park

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Qualified Extend Instructor – Judy Forgan Tel: 01929 481629 or 07724 325 735

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A sustained effort over 25 years has ready saved thousands of lives and protected countless children from the horrors of the crippling disease Polio. “End Polio Now” and “Thanks For Life” are the campaigns by Rotary to eradicate Polio from the world. Out of the128 countries where Polio was endemic only 4 remain where Polio still has a hold.

Though It has taken a generation to reduce the incidence by over 99% and to a point where many people no longer remember its effects, efforts must continue to completely eradicate Polio. To increase awareness, a Rotary campaign was launched in October 2010 to plant over five million purple crocuses across the UK. Purple being the colour of the ink used to mark the little finger of children who have received the vaccine. These will be in bloom for the Thanks for Life Day on 23rd February. As our part of the campaign we have given bulbs to Swanage Town Council for planting along the sea front, to the Swanage Hospital garden, St Mary's Church, St Mary's School, St Mark's School, Swanage Methodist Church and in the gardens of many of our members. Where ever you see these colourful displays remember each one represents many children who have been protected from this deadly and disfiguring disease.

For more information on this and our other activities go to www.swanagerotary.org and/ or call Mike on 01929 421374.

The Purbeck Association of The National Trust It’s always a worry when you change something that’s been established for a long time. In our case a new year brought a change of venue for the public talks that we hold in Wareham.

For various reasons we’ve moved from the Parish Hall on the quay to Carey Hall in Mistover Road. We were worried that attendances might drop, but we had a sizeable audience, including many non-members, to hear the indefatigable Reg Saville talk about the Leeson Estate in Langton Matravers. The new venue is spacious and comfortable, and has lots of free parking, We’re hoping for an even bigger audience for our next talk there in March, when a member of the BSO will talk about the work of the Orchestra. We just need to work out a better arrangement for serving the free teas and coffees that end our meetings. Our monthly talks in Wareham and Swanage are open to everyone - watch out for our posters and listings in the local paper.

Our annual membership remains great value at only £5, or £7.50 for a couple. If you’d like to get more out of your own National Trust membership (or your status as a Trust Volunteer) by joining us, call Membership Secretary Jay Burke on 423775 or see our website www.purbecknt.org.uk.

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A comprehensive range of Tools, Plant & Machinery Available for Hire or Sale

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EXTRA! News from Swanage Blues!

FRIENDS OF SWANAGE BLUES Don’t miss out on the first Friends Of Swanage Blues members’ prize draw! If you haven’t joined yet, do so now!

Membership for the whole of 2011 is only £10 and you will be helping all year round with two festivals, monthly live music guides and weekly live gigs. PLUS you’ll get: Free Entry to the monthly Prize Members’ Draw; Access to Special Performances at free and reduced ticket rates; Club Meetings and Outings at reduced rates; Merchandise at reduced rates; a Free Window Decal (additional ones £2.50 each); Membership Card; and most important of all The good feeling you get from knowing you’re supporting Swanage Blues!.

Membership is open to all musicians, p ro m ot er s , ad v er ti s e r s an d mo st important of all, YOU the Festival Fans!

New Members include: Mike Perry and Alison from the Bankes Arms, Corfe and Licensed Victuallers Association; ‘American’ Mike from Brook Tea Rooms; ‘Bluesmaster’ Robert Hokum; Helen & Stan from Riverside Blues Band; Christine from Hayward Guitars; ‘Bucketeer’ Les 007; Wendy, Twickenham; Martin, Poole; John, Beckenham; Pete, Southampton; and Mike, Swanage.

Send your name, address and £10 per person to Swanage Blues, T I C, Shore Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 1LB or use the entry form at http://www.swanageblues.org/default.aspx?p=friends

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SCHEDULE FOR MARCH 2011 FESTIVAL The First Provisional Schedule for the March 2011 Swanage Blues Festival is shown below. There are still other venues to add with other bands and solo artists.

PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE at 22 January 2011 approximate times only and subject to change

FRIDAY 4 MARCH 2.00pm 5.00pm 8.30pm 8.45pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.00pm 9.30pm 9.45pm 9.45pm

Red Lion

Open Mic with Johnny Sharp Se7en Robin Bibi Band Grand Hotel Back Porch Band Black Swan Will Killeen East Bar Freed White Swan The Riotous Brothers Red Lion The Jives Crow’s Nest Robert Hokum Band Ship, Langton C Sharp Blues Ship, Swanage Motel 6 White Horse Saiichi Sugiyama Band Anchor Inn Riverside Blues Band

SATURDAY 5 MARCH 1.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm

Se7en East Bar White Horse

2.00pm

Red Lion

2.00pm

Bankes Arms, Corfe White Swan Grand Hotel Ship, Swanage Se7en Se7en

The Barcodes Fabulous Fezheads Jam Session with Robin Bibi Band Open Mic with Johnny Sharp

Back Porch Band Paint It Blue Saiichi Sugiyama Band The Riotous Brothers Pete Harris Band The Groundhogs Rhythm Section 8.30pm Grand Hotel The Barcodes 8.45pm Black Swan Will Killeen 8.30pm East Bar Freezer 9.00pm White Swan Coalhouse Walker Blues Band 9.00pm Red Lion Fabulous Fezheads 9.00pm Crow’s Nest Back Porch Band 9.45pm Anchor C Sharp Blues 9.45pm White Horse The Mustangs 10.00pm Ship, Swanage Robin Bibi Band 3.00pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.45pm 8.30pm

Become a FRIEND OF SWANAGE BLUES and help to ensure Swanage Blues keeps going!

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The Swanage Oracle Prize Wordsearch February Fun Y A D S E N I T N E L A V N R

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This month’s prize is a meal for two at Ocean Bay, so please complete this page by 28th February and send to: February Prize Wordsearch Name: ______________________ The Swanage Oracle, Address: ______________________ 1 Moorlands Rise, ______________________ West Moors, ______________________ Ferndown, BH22 0JR Telephone: ______________________

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WAGGY TAILS RESCUE, is a registered charity based in Ferndown. They rescue and re-home dogs that have been abandoned, neglected or otherwise in need of a good home.

Could I be your valentine?

My name is Draco and I am a v er y hands om e Rot tw ei ler / Doberman cross, about 18 months old. I wouldn’t be here at all if Waggy Tails Rescue hadn’t sent a van up to the Pound I was in and collected me and some of my friends. We were all about to be put to sleep on Christmas Eve! But now we all have a second chance and, although they have brought me to a lovely foster home - I would really like someone special to love.

I love people, but am not so keen on other dogs (and don’t mention the C. A. T word!). As you can see, I am a big, strong boy so need a big home with a large garden, or better still, some land which I could guard for you when I am not charging around!

I have been well looked after (my previous owners neutered me and I am also microchipped) and, despite my size, I do love to be cuddled. Could I cuddle you please?

For more information on Draco and his friends, please phone 01202 875000!

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Purbeck Chess Club Purbeck Chess Club meets at Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle, between September to April each year, commencing at 7 pm. The club caters for players of all abilities, including beginners. Contact Secretary Brian Beard on 01929 425988 anytime.

Purbeck Railway Circle Friday 18 March Simon Foote will present an exciting slide and sound presentation taking us on a journey on the ‘The 8.35 a.m.

Steam Train from Waterloo to Weymouth’. Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross. 7.00 for 7.30pm. All welcome.

For more info phone 01929 421913.

SWANAGE DISABLED CLUB We meet at the Old Stable (Swanage Christian Centre) 37 Commercial Road on Sundays at 10am.

You are very welcome to join us for worship, prayer, sharing from the Word of God and fellowship.

For further details phone: 01929 422428 www.kingschurch-swanage.co.uk We are part of Churches Together in Swanage & District and The Evangelical Alliance

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Swanage Disabled Club would like to thank Putlake Farm for choosing us as one of their charities for 2010 which provided us with a generous donation of £275 after their annual Christmas Market.

Also through 2010 we received donations from The Lions Club, The Rotary, Swanage Regatta & Carnival Committee together with various private donations. Thank you all so much it is greatly appreciated.

We have been going for just over a year now (after many years with The Dorset Association for the Disabled) and the support here in Swanage has been amazing which is very encouraging for our Committee and Members.

Do look out for us with our sea-front stalls in August when there will be many bargains to be found.

Interested in joining one of our clubs? then call Daphne Saville on 01929 425241 for further information

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Wedding Fair at Lulworth Castle Sunday 27th February 2011 10.30am to 4.00pm As an exclusive civil marriage and partnership venue, the stunning 17th Century Lulworth Castle is once again opening its doors for the annual Wedding Fair to be held on Sunday 27th February.

Be inspired by a handpicked selection of wedding suppliers available throughout the day to help you find the perfect ideas and solutions for your wedding day dreams. The Castle and Castle Lawn Marquee will be packed full of stylish, contemporary and classic exhibitors profiling an abundance of wedding ideas, including a planning service from the Lulworth Team.

There is a special admission price of £4 (under 16’s free), with plenty of free parking and you will have the opportunity to wander through the grounds to view the 18th Century Courtyard - a new venue for 2011 to hold your civil ceremony & celebrations, St Mary’s Catholic Chapel and St Andrews C of E Church situated either side of the Castle, and enjoy the extensive parkland with breathtaking views across the Purbecks to the World Heritage Jurassic Coast.

Visit www.lulworth.com or call 0845 450 1054 for more information.

Don’t miss the Bridal Show where beautiful gowns and wedding attire will be on show for your special day.

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29 Hank Wangford & Brad Breath in ‘No Hall Too Small’ Winfrith Village Hall Fri 18 Feb, 7:30pm 01305 852117 Studland Village Hall Sun 20 Feb, 7:30pm 01929 450514 After touring extensively round at least two hundred villages, Hank Wangford now embraces Round Two of his tour with old compadre Andy Roberts (Brad Breath).

Join Hank and Brad as they trawl the dark underbelly of country music finding “laughter within the misery of life”. They will be your guides with original songs and specially chosen obscure Country classics, yodelling and a rope trick or two from Brad, laughter and tears from Hank. They are both passionate about Country music and seek to take the flame to non-believers. Very funny and great music – please book early as Hank’s October tour sold fast! An Artsreach tour.

www.hankwangford.com

Bash Street Theatre presents

‘The Lion Tamer’ West Lulworth Village Hall Fri 4 March, 7:30pm

01929 400321 ‘The Lion Tamer’ is the latest in the silent movie repertoire of the award-winning Bash Street Theatre Company from Cornwall. A melodrama full of action, pathos and silent comedy, ‘The Lion Tamer’ combines circus skills, slapstick comedy and an original musical score to bring you a show reflecting the golden age of the silver screen. A down-at-heel showman is rapidly running out of acts for his travelling circus when a stranger arrives in town. When the lion tamer has an unfortunate accident, the newcomer is ‘volunteered’ for the job with comic and catastrophic results! ‘The Lion Tamer’, inspired by the comic genius of Buster Keaton and Charlie Chaplin, has been specially designed to tour village halls and small-scale theatres. An Artsreach tour. www.bashstreet.co.uk

David Gordon Trio

Speaks Latin Studland Village Hall Sun 6 March, 7:30pm

01929 450514 Pianist David Gordon, ‘a richly gifted player with a sparkling style and boundless imagination’ (Independent on Sunday), is joined by ‘Mr Latin’ himself, drummer Paul Cavaciuti, and the very talented double bass player Jonty Fisher. Their music is by turns hauntingly beautiful, intensely lyrical and infectiously humorous. A joyous groove permeates every note they play. This ‘Speaks Latin’ project features the trio’s uniquely crafted treatments of entrancing melodies from Latin America, together with Latin jazz ‘standards’ from pianists Chick Corea and Michel Petrucciani. Milonga, zamba, rhumba… a spicy feast for all lovers of jazz and Latin music! An Artsreach tour.

www.davidmusicgordon.com

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Dates for Furzebrook Hall.

All 8—11pm Sat 19th Feb Sat 26th Mar Sat 5th Mar NEW VENUE Upton British Legion.

All 8—11pm Tues 15th Feb Tues 22nd Feb Tues 1st Mar Tues 8th Mar Tues 15th Mar

Call Sylvia on 01929 552381

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Index of advertisers

Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Directory...

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Events Artsreach ...............................29 Lulworth Wedding Fair ..........28 Purbeck Events....................... 6 Purbeck Railway Circle...........27 RSPB ......................................20 Swanage Blues.......................24 Sylkies ....................................29

Locksmith & Key Cutting John Hagans.......................... 12 Memorial Masons Alan the Stonemason ............ 20 Nursing Homes Forest Hill House ................... 32

Fireplaces Alan the Stonemason.............20

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Printers UtharaPrint.com ................... 2

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Hairdressers Philips Mills............................17 Health & Beauty Extend....................................20 Shiatsu...................................12 Hire Centres Sydenhams ............................23 Hotels, Pubs & Restaurant Ocean Bay..............................16 The Ship Inn ...........................21 Insurance NFU Mutual ...........................19 Interior Design Three B Design....................... 5

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Kitchens First Class Kitchens ................19 Kitchen Facelift ......................13

Electrical Appliances Purbeck Electrical .................. 16

Landscaping Supplies Suttles.................................... 1

Property Maintenance Total Woodwork ................... 12 Puzzles Prize Wordsearch .................. 25 Scaffolding S & D Scaffolding................... 12 Shoe Repairs John Hagans.......................... 12 Taxis DMB Cars .............................. 9 Tiles UK Tiles ................................. 3 Waste Services War on Waste ....................... 23 Woodburners Saltfire Stoves ....................... 17

Useful Numbers BT Fault Line Buses - Wilts & Dorset Chemists - Alliance - Boots - Co-op Pioneer Citizens Advice - Purbeck - Swanage Council - Purbeck District Doctor - Swanage Medical Practice Electricity - Power Loss

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Gas - Emergency Hospitals - Poole General - Swanage - Bournemouth NHS Direct Police Station Registrar Tues & Thurs 10—12 Social Services Train Times & Enquiries Wessex Water - Emergency

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Boilers installed Service contracts available Full Central Heating Systems Radiators replaced Heating systems cleansed Boiler breakdowns and repairs Valves and Pumps replaced Boiler servicing and maintenance All domestic gas work undertaken

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Bathrooms (full or part) Tap changes Washing machines Tumble dryers Kitchen sinks Outside taps Above ground drainage Below ground drainage

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