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Delivered FREE around the town In this issue: Win a meal for two at the Bull & Boat Jurassic Jaunt: Kimmeridge Local Business Directory Dorset Wildlife Trust: Darting Dragonflies Purbeck Events Money Saving Tips from Martin Lewis National Trust in Purbeck Adventures of Nellie The Five Star Swing band play at The Mowlem Theare Photo by Jodie Harriet

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Introduction

The Swanage Edition 74

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Published by:

Stephen & Debbie Corney and Martin Budden at Purbeck Publications

Telephone: 01929 408080 Email: info@swanageoracle.co.uk

Copy deadline for the July 2014 edition: 25th June 2014

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.

Cover Photo: Swanage Seafront by Jodie Harriet.

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Dear Swanage, We have an information and fun packed Oracle for you this month. Don’t miss the Five Star Swing Band at the Mowlem! The dragonflies are out again, there are some gardening tips for you, there is a Jurassic Walk for those budding walkers, the local National Coastwatch Institution members went on training, Philip Mills is celebrating 30 years of hairdressing, Nellie had a top to toe polish and Crazy Golf Courses has a crazy offer for you! There is a lot going on at the Purbeck Events too. Of course there is our usual prize wordsearch and the winner of the meal for two at the Bull and Boat last month, is Kas Wright we hope you have a wonderful night out. Don’t forget to fill yours out and send it off this month, you could be a lucky winner!

Our local trades and service people would all love to hear from you. Keeping the work local hugely helps our economy, which keeps all the wheels turning. If you have used one of our advertisers and want to let us know how good they were, please email or send us the data. We can publish this for others to see. If you have a company yourself and want to advertise locally then please let us know too. We do give free space to local charities and clubs so please get in touch and let us help you.

Stephen and I hope you have a great month of June and the weather is good so we can all get out and about.

All the best,

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Community News

National Trust in Purbeck The National Trust is for a short time reintroducing grazing to an area of the Studland peninsula where cattle once roamed freely.

As part of our heathland conservation work, a small number of hardy Red Devon cattle are being introduced to a triangular area south of the Northern Boundary permissive footpath to graze on rough grass and heather.

Records dating back to the 1930s show that the whole of the Studland peninsula was once grazed by cattle which roamed at will in much the same way as they still do in areas like the New Forest.

Gradually grazing fell out of fashion around Studland until it was restarted by the National Trust on Godlingston Heath.

More recently, specific areas of Studland Heath either side of Ferry Road have been set aside as short term grazing areas for small numbers of cattle.

The latest area is surrounded on two sides by mire, which will prevent the cattle straying, while a temporary fence has been put up along the side nearest the footpath.

The plan is to allow cattle to graze this area for a time in the weeks leading up to the start of the school summer holidays.

They will then be removed during the peak visitor season and may be re-introduced for a time in September.

The effects of grazing will be studied as part of the Cyril Diver Project, a three-year study to compare the natural scene in Studland today with detailed ecological records made in the 1930s, when the whole peninsula was grazed.

Grazing, along with other traditional methods, is widely used by the National Trust and other landowners to maintain historic heathland landscapes and preserve the habitat of the many rare plants and animals which live there.

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National Trust rangers are working with members of Disabled Ramblers to make the delights of the Purbeck countryside accessible to everyone.

Ranger Dave Williams and Disabled Ramblers Secretary Valerie Rawlings are identifying routes suitable for electric class three mobility scooters, which can be used off road.

“The aim is to allow those with mobility problems to enjoy the countryside in as natural a way as possible,” said Dave.

“It’s a question of identifying routes which are accessible wherever possible rather than adapting routes to fit,” he added.

“The disabled ramblers I have spoken to want to visit wild countryside and they are not really keen on tracks. They want to go to the places the ramblers do, but they realise they can’t get to everywhere.”

Some small adaptations have been made to existing routes however, including two wooden bridges on Studland Heath, and more may follow as the network of routes grows.

As well as Studland, the project has looked at the Priest’s Way near Langton Matravers and Middlebere Heath.

Some gates still need to be adapted for scooter users and not all routes are fully accessible in winter when heathland can become boggy.

Valerie said projects like the Purbeck initiative made a big difference to the lives of ramblers who are not able to access many traditional paths.

“If I didn’t have my scooter and the paths weren’t improved and accessible we wouldn’t be able to see half of what we do see,” she said.

“As a disabled rambler, this sort of facility is so important because it means we can get out into the countryside and access the wonderful views, the fresh air and wildlife.”

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Where is Nellie?

Do you know the South of England? Can you recognise these places?

These are just some of the sights that Nellie, the rather large Purbeck & Dorset Publications Campervan has travelled to in just the last month!

The answers are at the bottom of the page so you can immediately see if you are right.

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1. Monkey World, nr Wareham 2. Merley House, nr Poole 3. Sandy Balls Holiday Park, New Forest 4. Emery Down Village Hall, nr Lyndhurst

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Excellent care for every patient... every day, everywhere We started 2014 focusing on a new direction for our organisation; to consistently provide high quality care across all of our services. We focused on shaping a new vision (or aim) for our hospitals and redefining what is important to us as we go about our daily work – our values.

Our values are shared beliefs that are important in the way we work. They impact on what we do and say, how we say it and how we look when we speak to patients, carers and each other. We worked with 300 members of staff, public and patients through workshops and surveys to redefine both our vision and our values.

We want to deliver excellent care for every patient, every day, everywhere. To do this, we will endeavour to live by four key values: Communicate - Say it, Hear it, Do it! We take time to listen, asking open questions to better understand and keep us all informed.

Improve - Change it! We always look for ways to improve what we do.

Teamwork - Share it! We are one team working together to achieve the best outcome for everyone.

Pride - Show it! We are proud of who we are and the care we provide together.

There are staff across our hospitals who already live by these values every day. Our aim is to ensure that we all live by them every day and for every patient.

In the Developing our Values workshops you told us you would like to be able to recognise the efforts of our staff. Here are just two of the ways you can do just that: #ThankYou! We have launched #ThankYou! – an online staff recognition site which enables you to thank a member of staff that you think deserves recognition for the care you have received. It takes two minutes of your time to submit a thank you and we will make sure the individual is aware of your nomination. You can access #ThankYou at www.rbch.nhs.uk Nominate your unsung hero Do you know an individual or team that works tirelessly in our hospitals, goes the extra mile or has made an outstanding contribution? If so you can now nominate them for an Unsung Hero Award as part of our 2014 Pride Awards. Enter online at www.rbch.nhs.uk

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Gary Cupin, Housekeeping Assistant Communicate - Say it, Hear it, Do it!

“On Ward 11 the whole multidisciplinary team builds a rapport with patients and their families to ensure they’re fully aware of any changes in their care and treatment.”

Marie Miller, Practice Educator, Ward 10/11

Improve - Change it!

“Our clinical and IT staff are joining forces to improve patient care and enhance practice. We have successfully implemented eNEWs, which enables patients to have their condition monitored via an electronic system. It automatically alerts staff if they start to deteriorate, enabling a quicker clinical response, improving safety and enhancing patient care.” Lisa Brinkman, IT Specialist Nurse

Teamwork - Share it!

“In March some of our doctors organised a number of sport challenges at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital to stimulate some inter-professional and interdisciplinary team working outside of the wards. We had a good turnout and raised over £200 for charity.” Tamsin Lillie, Junior Doctors’ President

Pride - Show it!

Every month staff working in our Emergency Department nominate a member of the housekeeping team to acknowledge who has taken pride in their work and gone above and beyond their duties. Gary Cupin, the nominee for May, said: “Taking pride in my work for me means being happy and satisfied when my area is clean.”

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Darting Dragonflies With summer at long last here it is rewarding to watch some of the richly coloured wildlife that is now about, such as the dragonflies and damselflies darting about over our ponds and water courses. Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is carrying out surveys of these short-lived species in the Purbeck region, during the coming months.

Having been living as larvae in a water bed, sometimes for a number of years, once hatched these ephemeral fliers may survive for only a few weeks; even the largest dragonflies, for example, will live for a maximum period of two months only. The survey last month revealed some of the first of the species to be on the wing, such as the Large Red and Azure damselflies, Banded Damoiselles, as well as the Four Spotted Chaser dragonfly.

Ali Quinney, carrying out the surveys for DWT, says, “On our first day of recording we were fortunate to have a really calm, bright sunny day, the perfect conditions in which to spot these beautiful creatures. Later we shall expect to see Darters, various Hawkers and hopefully some rarities; on Tadnoll Brook, the chalk stream that runs through our Tadnoll & Winfrith heathland nature reserve, we may well see Golden Ringed dragonflies.”

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Four Spotted Chaser by Ken Dolbear MBE It is often asked how one can spot the difference between a dragonfly and a damselfly. The former has a more robust body shape and flies faster, whereas the latter is more slender and dainty in its movements, tending to ‘float’ rather than to fly. Another distinguishing factor is to watch when they settle, when the dragonfly stays poised with wings outspread and the damselfly retracts its wings over its body length.

Work is to continue at DWT’s Tadnoll & Winfrith reserve, subject to planning approval, to create two more scrapes there, to encourage more of these species and other water orientated wildlife. The survey work that is now taking place is proving greatly beneficial to our existing knowledge of the wildlife in the area and all records are passed to Dorset Environmental Records Centre (DERC). Any ad-hoc reports of both dragonflies and damselflies sightings, especially if accompanied by good quality photographic images, may be sent to the Dorset Dragonfly Group at: www.dorsetdragonflies.org.uk/recording For more information about dragonflies, damselflies or other wildlife please contact DWT on 01305 264620 or visit our website: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk

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Exercise proves its worth The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) watchkeepers at St Albans Head recently held a ‘table-top’ training exercise at Worth Matravers village hall.

Teams were presented with an invented scenario where a yacht had lost power and was drifting dangerously close to the shore, but the organisers of the exercise threw in other complications to test the watchkeepers to the full.

These included someone having had a heart attack on the coast path, so a member of the team had to go and use a defibrillator like the one which has recently been installed at the station and on which all watchkeepers have received special training.

One of those taking part said, ‘Although the exercise was done a couple of miles

from our lookout the sea, it is surprising how realistic it feels – including the pressure when the situation gets more complicated. Certainly my team made some mistakes, but it was tremendously valuable to learn from them, and better to make them in that situation than in a real emergency.’

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Jurassic Jaunt: Kimmeridge Quarry, West Circular Route Area: Distance: Difficulty: Access Restrictions:

Kimmeridge 4 miles Easy/Medium Yes - Check range opening times A 4-mile walk with great panoramic views of Kimmeridge Bay. An initial flat ridge walk then dropping down to Kimmeridge Bay. It has one 100m steep ascent at the end of the walk.

How to get there: Grid Reference; 918801. Turn right for Kimmeridge/Creech off the Wareham Bypass. Follow the road for about 4 miles, up onto the ridge and descend the other side. Turn right for Kimmeridge and after about a mile, just after a right hand bend, park in the quarry car park on the left.

Information: There is a village shop with toilets in Kimmeridge about ½ mile further down the road, and about ¼ from the end of the walk.

Walk details: As you leave the car park, turn right for 30 yards before crossing the road to the stile on the inside of the bend. Go over the 2nd stile which takes you out along the ridge.

Follow the ridge for about 1 mile, pass through the metal gate which is the boundary to the MOD ranges and bear left down the track, then around the field, down to the metal gate at the cliff top.

Turn left through the gate, past the famous ‘Nodding Donkey’ oil-extraction site and follow it towards the Kimmeridge bay and car park. After about 100 yards on the tarmac road, just opposite the cottages, there will be the path on the left which you will return to the start but if you wish, carry on to the bay and grassy car park which has several items of interest including the famous Kimmeridge Ledges and Clavells Tower on the cliff ahead.

To return, take the path off the tarmac road, follow the path along the edge of 2 fields.

At the 3rd gate/field entrance, bear right to a 2 stiles in the right-hand hedge (1/4 mile).

Go over the right-hand stile then bear left along the hedge to the gate at the edge of the village.

Go through the gate, turn left onto the main road in the village.

Just after Clavell’s café and shop (on the right), there is a sharp right-hand bend in the road. Go straight ahead, up the side of the Church and up to the stile on the bend, 50 yards from the quarry car park. Turn right and return to the car park.

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Purbeck Railway Circle Friday 11th July

“The History of Narrow Gauge Railways in France (including 60cm in WWI)”, a presentation by Michael Bunn.

Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross. 7.00 for 7.30pm. EVERYONE WELCOME. For more information please phone 01929 554765.

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14. BE WORTHY OF TRUST Unless one can have confidence in the reliability of those about one, he himself is at risk. When those he counts upon let him down, his own life can become disordered and even his own survival can be put at risk.

Mutual trust is the firmest building block in human relationships. Without it, the whole structure comes down.

Trustworthiness is a highly esteemed commodity.

When one has it, one is considered valuable. When one has lost it, one may be considered worthless.

One should get others around one to demonstrate it and earn it. They will become much more valuable to themselves and others thereby.

14-1. KEEP YOUR WORD ONCE GIVEN When one gives an assurance or promise or makes a sworn intention, one must make it come true. If one says he is going to do something, he should do it. If he says he is not going to do something, he should not do it.

One’s regard for another is based, in no small degree, on whether or not the person keeps his or her word. Even parents, for instance, would be surprised at the extent they drop in the opinion of their children when a promise is not kept.

People who keep their word are trusted and admired. People who do not are regarded like garbage.

Those who break their word often never get another chance.

A person who does not keep his word can soon find himself entangled and trapped in all manner of “guarantees” and “restrictions” and can even find himself shut off from normal relations with others. There is no more thorough self-exile from one’s fellows than to fail to keep one’s promises once made.

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One should never permit another to give his or her word lightly. And one should insist that when a promise is made, it must be kept. One’s own life can become very disordered in trying to associate with people who do not keep their promises. It is not a casual matter.

The way to happiness is much, much easier to travel with people one can trust.

This is an excerpt from The Way to Happiness book, for information about this book and programs go to www.twth.org © 2014 PURBECK PUBLICATIONS. All Rights Reserved.

Grateful acknowledgement is made to L. Ron Hubbard Library for permission to reproduce a selection from the copyrighted works of L. Ron Hubbard. THE WAY TO HAPPINESS and the ‘Road and Sun’ design are trademarks owned by L. Ron Hubbard Library in the USA and in other countries (trademark registrations issued and other registrations pending) and are used with permission.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Harry at Top Shine Valeting had done such a great job in valeting my little blue Citroen recently that we thought Nellie deserved a polish after all her hard work. (She has been a very busy girl!)

Harry absolutely takes pride in doing the best job possible for his clients. He uses high quality wax and pays attention to detail, including painting the wheels to give a very professional finish.

Nellie has never looked so good! A top to toe, full manicure, pedicure and facial in fact… including a deep clean massage. All from a dishy looking young bloke! What more could a girl want?

Harry has these tips and advice for you when cleaning your car or van…

“When washing your car ensure you start from the top, going down and leaving the lower parts till last as this is were most of the dirt collects.

“Avoid using a sponge as small pieces of grit and dirt will stay in the pores of it and make fine, swirl like scratches on your vehicle. As an alternative use a lambs wool or microfibre wash mit. These are less likely to pick up abrasive grit.

“Avoid washing in direct sunlight as you will find that your soap will dry quickly. Wash in the shade.

The paintwork is cooler and you will have more time to clean without having to worry about your

Harry gets a deep shine on Nellie soap leaving stubborn drying marks and spots.

“Rinse the vehicle with clean water first to remove excess mud and grit. When you have finished do not throw the remainder of your wash bucket over the vehicle. Instead use a chamois or microfibre drying towel.

“Do not use washing up liquid or detergents as they strip wax from your paintwork and speed up oxidation and fading of the paintwork. This could even contribute towards rust. Instead use a high quality PH neutral shampoo that gives a nice glossy finish.”

So, if you want a really good clean to your car both

Harry and his van with Nellie all spruced up

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There is a £10 discount on a full valet and a £5 discount on a mini-valet available if you mention ‘Nellie at Purbeck Publications’, so don’t miss out on the offer!

You can contact Harry at Top Shine Valeting on 01202 855933 or 07825 157200. Also take a look at his website at www.topshinevaleting.com.

We deliberately had Nellie polished by Harry at Top Shine Valeting especially for our great weekend at the Vdub at the Pub Festival last month! Though Nellie isn’t a VW she is rather cute, if somewhat overweight. She really shined amongst the other vans!

The atmosphere in the Wimborne FC area was great: friendly, family orientated, spirit of play and the sun was shining! Hayden found two friends and they spent their time running around, playing games, on and off the bouncy castles, body zorbing and even watching a film in the friend’s converted VW. Stephen and I had time to lay around and sunbathe which I have to say is a rarity. We weren’t as prepared as usual though having worked on the magazines almost right up to leaving. This was definitely a lesson to learn! What I had done, I had very carefully packed the food…salad, tinned tuna, hot dogs, beans, all in preparation for our Nellie picnics.

Arrrr! Hayden after seeing Alfredo El Mago

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Meeting Fiffi at Vdub at the Pub What I hadn’t done was pack the tin opener or any pans! It is amazing how needed they were with what I had packed, and salad for breakfast, lunch and dinner just gets boring. Fortunately there was a food tent and the breakfast there was a welcome sight. The neighbours in the caravan behind us were really accommodating too and lent us a pan for the evening, so the hot dogs didn’t go to waste. Anyway, what we have decided to do now, in light of this experience, is have two of everything, one set in Nellie and a separate set in the house. That way I don’t have to worry about it! It is all a learning curve as the saying goes…

Hayden slept the best he has done that night in Nellie. The last time we went camping in the New Forest, Hayden had developed tooth ache literally just before leaving and that was an interesting night with him up every hour and then a trip to the dentists. This time all was well and we all slept until after 8am. Hoorah!

There were some really interesting vans at this Festival and one of the cutest was Fiffi the Ice Cream Van! What a great idea. On the sunny day we had she was a very popular van to visit!

So camping at a festival was a new experience for us and one we really enjoyed. Live music, family fun and a great atmosphere. Nellie highly recommends it. Where will Nellie go next…?

By Debbie Corney whereisnellie

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The Mowlem Theatre Box Office: 01929 422239 www.mowlemtheatre.com On Sunday 29th June 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Five Star Swing present

“The Big Band”

Following their theatre tour with TV’s “Military Wives” the “The Big Band” show will be returning for a one night only performance at the Mowlem Theatre, Swanage on Sunday 29th June. The show, performed by Five Star Swing, promises a host of classic Big Band / Swing songs from artists such as Frank Sinatra & Glenn Miller through to Jools Holland style.

Following this one night appearance the band will be whisked directly to London’s West End to appear on stage with the critically acclaimed musical “Bugle Boy” (Glenn Miller Story). Simone, from Hayling Island, sings and plays lead Alto Saxophone in the band and has also performed with prestigious artists such as Paul Weller, John Williams, Ivy Benson Show Band and a Saxophone solo on the Paul Merton T.V show. Husband bandleader, Chris Smith also sings, plays Trumpet & Piano and is well known in the Jazz world for his arrangements and compositions frequently played on Jazz FM and BBC Radio Big Band and even the Three Degrees. His varied career includes

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performances on - Top of the Pops, Breakfast TV with Herb Miller (Glenn Miller’s brother) and a solo performance on the Michael Caine film “Silver Bears”. Tony Bennett’s trombonist, Mike Innes will also be appearing.

Chris says, “It’s great that there’s a strong resurgence in Jazz and Swing music enjoyed by all generations, mainly thanks to artists such as Robbie Williams Jamie Cullam and Michael Buble. One of my favourites songs is Mr Bojangles by Sammy Davies Jnr’.

I’ve been brought up with this style of music as my father (Chris Smith Snr) played trombone with Frank Sinatra on his European tours. We’re looking forward to bringing the show back to town.”

Tickets prices: £14 Full, £13 Conc. & £5 Children

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Gardening Tips

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GUIDE Watering

The idea of what constitutes a good summer varies greatly according to one’s interests, and the average child or beach lover is happy with bright sun every day but gardeners and farmers crave a bit of moderation.

large containers, that’s all to the good but don’t be afraid to use washing-up water (we haven’t all got dish washers) and bathwater if it’s not too contaminated by bubble bath and suchlike.

Perfection might be sunshine all day and rain at night but that rarely happens so we usually have to spend some time rescuing our water starved plants at some point through the summer. It is better to water heavily, soaking the soil occasionally rather than giving a light shower which will just encourage the roots to the surface and the water will never get down to where it is needed.

Don’t worry about the lawn - grass really is as tough as old boots and although it might look like the Gobi desert, it will all come back to life after a decent drop of rain. If the theories about global warming and warmer summers are to be believed, perhaps we should consider growing more plants that are happier in drier, more Mediterranean conditions rather than our traditional cottage garden varieties.

Many grey or silver- leaved plants are a good example. Think about lavenders, rosemary, cistus, many ornamental grasses, bamboo and herbs.

Concentrate on salad crops to keep lettuce and radish etc. crisp and don’t worry so much about crops and plants with deeper roots. If you can catch rainwater in a water butt or

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Purbeck Events

Purbeck Events for June 2014 Date

Event Name & Type

Time and Location

All Month

Wareham’s Street Markets

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

Every w/e

Falconry

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

All Month

Exhibitions, Talks, Walks & Demonstrations

Durlston Castle & Park

01929 424443

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St George's Singers Boscombe

St James. Kingston 7.30pm

jmb@logic-net.co.uk

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Bill Brown (Organist)

Methodist Church, Wareham 7.30pm

jmb@logic-net.co.uk

14-15/28-29

Family Camp Weekend

Brownsea

01202 707744 Booking Essential

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Canzonetta in Concert

Studland Church. 2.30pm, £6 inc cream tea

01929 450691

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Songs of Praise

Arne Chuch 3pm

15

Fathers Day (All Dads FREE)

Corfe Model Village 10-5pm

01929 481234

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Fathers Day

Farmer Palmers

01202 622022

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Fathers Day Luncheon Train

Swanage Railway

01929 425800

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An Evening in the Garden

Steeple Manor 5pm - 8pm £15

01929 480133

16-14 July

Charley's War (Work by Joe Colquhoun)

Durlston Castle 10-5pm FREE

01929 424443

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The Ballad of Martha Brown

Mowlem Swanage 7.30pm £8

01929 422239

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Broadmayne Community Market

St Martin's Hall, Broadmayne 2-3.30pm

01305 853765

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Wool Carnival

Mainly D'Urberville Hall, 12noon-6pm

01929 462064/405063

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Swanage Rowing Regatta

Swanage

01929 422885

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Blues Train with Robin Bibi Band

Swanage Railway 7.30pm £14 01929 425800 Booking Essential

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Dorset County Orchestra

St Mary's Swanage

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Jurassic Jaunts

Corfe Castle 12 noon £5

07790 474478

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The Churchfitters (Live Folk Music)

Dulston Castle 7.30pm £10

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Table Top Sale

Sandford Primary School 10am Donation

01929 552048

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Priory Farm Garden/Cream Teas Open Days

Priory Farm, East Holme 2-5pm £4 Children FREE

28-29

Armed Forces Day and Civic Service

Swanage

01929 422885 (Swanage TIC)

28-29

Tankfest

Tank Museum, Bovington

01929 462359

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Purbeck Events for July 2014 Date

Event Name & Type

Time and Location

All Month

Wareham’s Street Markets

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

Contact Details

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Macbeth Open Air Theatre

Corfe Castle 7.30pm £16/£8/£40

0844 249 1895

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Kevin Morgan & the Moonlight Swing Band

Purbeck School, Wareham.

7pm-11pm

01202 644704

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Bat & Moth Viewing Night

Met Weld Arms, East Lulworth 8pm £2 child

01929 400155 Booking Essential

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Summer Fete

Sandford Primary School 3.15 - 5.30pm

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Music in a Summer Garden

St Edward the Martyr, Corfe Castle 7.30pm £12/£2

Tickets from Discover Purbeck

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School Volley Ball & Fun Day

Swanage

01929 422885

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Food & Drink Festival

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

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Meet A Moth

Durlston Country Park 10.30am FREE

01929 424443

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Lulworth Farm Open Day

Meet Lulworth Castle 10.30am

01929 400155 Booking Essential

7 - 13

Wareham Carnival Week

Wareham

01929 550818

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Movie Night - The Railway Man

7.30pm Harmans Cross Village Hall £5

9 & 16

Butterfly walk

Meet Lulworth Visitors Centre 11am

01929 400155 Booking Essential

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Swanage Jazz Festival

Venues throughout central Swanage

01929 422215

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Town Criers Regional Competition

Opp' Town Quay, Wareham (All day)

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Stainer's Crucifixion (Broadstone Choir)

Lady St Mary, Wareham 7.15pm £6/£3

01929 552740

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Stanchester Quire (Live performance)

Opp' Town Quay Wareham 11-11.30am

07778 119663

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Tyneham the Musical

Tyneham Barn 5.30pm £10

01305 853421

12-13

Swanage 35 Gala

Swanage Railway

01929 425800

12-27

Festival of Archaeology

Corfe Castle

01929 481294

12-31 August

Cavaliers & Roundheads

Corfe Model Village 10-5pm

01929 481234

All the information has been compiled by Discover Purbeck Information Centre (01929 552740) and Swanage Tourist Information Centre (01929 422885) www.visitswanageandpurbeck.com and is correct to the best of our knowledge

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