The Wareham District Directory - August/September 2015

The Wareham District

Directory

The independent directory of local businesses serving the residents of Wareham, Wool, Bere Regis, Corfe Castle, Lulworth, Ridge, Arne, Kingston & Stokeford

Delivered FREE to all homes & businesses in the BH20 area

August/September 2015

In this issue: Win a meal for two at the Kings Arms at Stoborough Wareham Town Museum Local Business Directory Summer fun for all the family Dorset Wildlife Trust: Keep Bees Busy!

Purbeck Folk Festival Adventures of Nellie

A Fine Day at Knoll Beach Photo: Robin Boultwood

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The Wareham Welcome...

District

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Dear Wareham, Wool, Bere Regis, Stokeford, West Holme, East Lulworth, Ridge, Arne, Kingston and Corfe Castle!

Summer at last! Most of us really look forward to this time of year. In the winter we long for those lazy summer days, sitting in the garden with a glass in one hand and perhaps a book in the other. Well, here we are. Personally I like our changing seasons, the unpredictability of our English weather and the fact that we carry rain jackets… just in case!

We have a camping trip planned soon so you will hear all about our exploits with “Nellie” in the next issue of The Wareham District Directory. We did have an evening Published by: out last month (with a bit a blip), that you can read on Stephen & Debbie Corney pages 26 and 27. There’s lots to read, so do grab a cuppa and Martin Budden or a nice cold glass of lemonade (or maybe something at Purbeck Publications stronger) and take a look through. We have information Telephone: for you from the Dorset Wildlife Trust on the importance 01929 408080 of bees. The National Trust in Purbeck are keeping busy. The Purbeck Chess Club have meetings starting in Email: info@warehamdistrictdirectory.co.uk September. There is a Home Library Service that could deliver books to your door! Summer fun is available for Copy deadline for the October/November edition: all the family at the Purbeck Sports Centre. The Wareham Town Museum is raising funds for a state-of-the-art 4th September 2015 display for the iconic Saxon Sword and the Purbeck Folk Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this Festival in August is not to be missed! publication is accurate, the publisher With plenty to read, a prize wordsearch to fill in and cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or a ‘Spot the Difference’ puzzle, we do hope you are omissions resulting from negligence, finding your “Wareham District Directory” useful. The accident or any other cause. last lucky winner of the meal for two at the Kings Arms Purbeck Publications does not officially in Stoborough was Mrs M. Adams. Well done to you. endorse any advertising material included within the publication.

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Wishing you all a fabulous summer!

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WarehamTown Museum Wareham Town Museum needs you! We are raising funds for a state-of-the-art display about the iconic Saxon sword found in the bed of the River Frome when the current South Bridge was being built in 1927. It is a very rare and special find. The sword dates to the tenth century and belonged to a member of the royal family of Wessex, which probably had a royal palace here. Wareham was one of the biggest and most important towns in the Kingdom of Wessex, and the walls which defended it are the best preserved Saxon town defences in England. Coins were minted here, and you can see some of them in the museum. We need a display to do justice to Wareham’s amazing Saxon heritage.

Our first fundraising event is a ghost walk on Tuesday 11th August, starting at 8pm in the museum. You will meet ghosts at various points in the town and hear their tales. The evening includes a special screening at the Rex Cinema. All this for a donation of only ÂŁ3! Any offers of fundraising ideas, or of cash, welcome! If your group or organisation would like to arrange an evening tour of

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The Saxon sword as it is today the museum, or a walking tour of Wareham, contact me, curator@ wtm.org.uk We are also looking for more volunteers to help run the museum.

If you can spare two hours a week to help on the reception desk, or if you would like to get involved in other ways, contact Museum Manager Louise Seymour-Smith, manager@wtm.org.uk or 01929 553448.

Wareham Town Museum tells the story of Wareham through the ages, with a special section on Lawrence of Arabia. It is situated in the Town Hall, and is open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm, April to October. Entrance is free. Visit our website, www.wtm.org.uk.

Ben Buxton Honorary Curator

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Community News

Rotary Club of Wareham News Update The Rotary Club organises Blood Awareness day The Rotary Club of Wareham organised their annual Blood Awareness day on Saturday 30th May in Wareham Town Hall.

Blood pressure testing units was stationed at Wareham Town Hall for four hours to raise awareness of the risk of stroke and other problems triggered by high blood pressure. Over 160 people were tested and 5 were advised to see their doctor urgently and 32 who needed to see their GP within the next month. Rotary Club of Wareham hope that the people who were made aware of elevated blood pressure took the time to get the issue attended to professionally.

The 4th Rotary Dorset Bike ride in aid of Cancer Research UK The Rotary Club of Wareham is organising their 4th Rotary Dorset Bike Ride in aid of Cancer Research UK on Sunday 6th September. Last year the event attracted over 650 riders and raised over £40,000.

The event is suitable for all the family with a choice of distances of 10, 22, 35, 55, 70, 80 and 108 miles.

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Raising sponsorship for your ride is not compulsory but thanks to our sponsors Cyclexperience, BloorHomes, Springfield Country Hotel and Spa, there are lots of prizes and rewards if you do raise sponsorship, including a new bike, 6 months free membership to the Leisure club at Springfield Hotel, £30 bike vouchers, free Rotary Cycle jerseys, and free Cancer Research T Shirts. Cost of entry in advance is £20 for 108, 81 and 70 mile routes, £15 for other routes. Children £5. Entry on the day, (if event is not sold out), is £25 for 108, 81 and 70 mile routes and £20 for other routes. Children £5.

Full details and to enter at www.dorsetbike-ride.co.uk

What is Rotary and how to join?

Wareham Rotary is an organisation of men and women who give up their time helping the local community, raising funds for charities and local good causes. Not only is a great way of helping others, but it is also a great way of making friends and having a great time. If you would like to know more, or if you would like to join please check out their website at www.warehamrotary.co.uk or call David King on 01929 471087.

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Community News

Summer fun for all the family Whatever the weather, there’s something for all ages until 31 August.

For the children, there’s the Premiership AFC Bournemouth Football School; badminton; Bikeability; cricket; diving; dodgeball; golf; Irish tap dance; kayaking; pop dance; snorkelling; soft play area; street dance; swimming lessons; tennis; and much more.

Adults can enjoy badminton; beauty therapy; exercise classes; gym; sauna; tennis; squash; swimming; and an onsite café bar.

If you want family fun, how about a splash in the pool every Sunday? Why not take advantage of the special Family Swim Offer in August? Just quote SUMSWIM2015 and two adults and two children can swim for £12.50.

Alternatively, come and play badminton, squash and table tennis for £1pp every Saturday in August. (10am to 4pm) The Sports Centre can even organise your child’s party and, if you’re after childcare, the onsite Bright Sparks Nursery or holiday clubs will be sure to keep the children out of mischief!

If you need to keep cool, try the 25 metre indoor pool. Whether you’re an early bird a keen lane swimmer, seeking family fun or taking that first paddle with the little one, the pool offers a something for everyone. Hoists are also available for wheelchair and nonweight bearing users.

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Councillor Bill Pipe, Local Communities Spokesperson for Purbeck District Council, said: “Purbeck Sports Centre’s range of modern facilities makes it the perfect place to keep fit and healthy.

From complementing country walks to topping up bicycle fitness, there are lots of ways to keep active.”

Michelle Goodman, Sports Centre Manager, said: “Whether you want a break from the kids, some family fun, a cool down in the pool or respite from the rain, we have loads to offer this summer.

“Come rain or shine, we’re promising a summer of fun to remember!”

To find out more about all of this summer’s activities, visit the Sports Centre website at www.dorsetforyou. com/purbecksportscentre or pick up a new-look summer brochure from the Sports Centre or tourist information centres in Wareham and Swanage.

Alternatively you can call with any enquiries on 01929 500 000.

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Wildlife News

Talking about Wildlife...

Keep Bees Busy!

Pleasantly humming and buzzing bees don’t just signify sunny summer. Several resident species of bumble, honey and solitary bees in the UK play a vital part in our ecosystem, food chain and economy. All of them feed on pollen and nectar, performing the crucial act of pollination, from flowers to food crops.

Conversely, many plants and flowers depend directly on the pollination carried out by bees, as do dozens of crops, including about one third of human food sources.

The drastic disappearance of wildflower meadows has greatly impacted the numbers of bee’s country wide. Changes in grassland management over the last century have altered conditions leading to the loss of wildflower habitat, both in Dorset and the UK. Some bumblebee species have already vanished altogether and several others are in decline.

Whilst bees are facing severe threats, their plight is no longer an obscure issue, however, but a well-known one, causing widespread concern. Many home gardeners have taken it upon themselves to help bee populations by selecting plants and flowers favoured by bees for their gardens.

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It’s easier than you may think to create a natural bee friendly habitat. Planting flowers in large patches of similar species means bees don’t have to travel around looking for food. When selecting plants, pay attention to choosing some early and late blooming ones for a good mix; this ensures food sources throughout the summer. Some of the good early ones are Primrose and Lungwort, and for the late ones, choose ivy, honeysuckle and sunflower. You can further help bees by putting up a nesting box to provide a home for them, and this will of course benefit your garden as well.

As well as helping bees in your garden, you can also help on a wider scale locally.

Dorset Wildlife Trust has just launched its ‘wildflower project’, to help reverse the decline of wildflowers in Dorset. The project will enable the restoration and connection of the surviving plant-rich sites in the county, and create new sites. For more information about the project and to donate, visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildflowers

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Only those companies that met the stringent evaluation criteria made the final list. The winners will be revealed at an evening awards dinner on 15 September 2015, held at the prestigious Lancaster London Hotel.

Allan Cruse, one of four principal partners of Strategic Solutions, said: “We place our clients’ at the centre of everything we do and are fully committed to providing exceptional service and well considered educated advice at all times.

I feel extremely proud that this has been recognised by the judges and we will continue to work hard to help our clients reach their financial potential throughout their lifetimes. I would like to thank all of our staff, clients and Moneyfacts for their support.”

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Royal Voluntary Service Home Library Service Do you like to read? But find it difficult to get to the library to get new books?

We might be able to help.

Wareham, Corfe Castle and Swanage Libraries have teams of dedicated Royal Voluntary Service volunteers who are able to visit on a regular basis, delivering the books you want from the Library to your home, free of charge. Large print books and talking books can also be delivered.

This service is funded by Dorset Library Service, and delivered by the Royal Voluntary Service. It is available across Dorset to anyone who cannot easily get to their local library, and can be provided on a temporary basis as well as long term.

All Royal Voluntary Service volunteers are DBS checked and receive ongoing training and support. As well as the Home Library Service the Royal Voluntary Service can provide Befriending, help with shopping, and other things you might need – just get in touch with us and find out how we might be able to help.

We are currently looking for a Local Volunteer Coordinator to join our well organised team of volunteers in Wareham, as well as a volunteer to choose books for some of our rounds.

We also need another volunteer or two at Swanage Library to choose and/or deliver books in their area.

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If you are interested in either receiving the Home Library Service or in volunteering for us, please contact Maria Jacobson, Royal Voluntary Service Manager, Dorset Home Library Service, on 07786 635154 or 01305 236666, or e-mail Maria.Jacobson@ royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk

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OPEN ALL DAY EVERYDAY 12 - LATE Large Car Park 80 Seat Front Decking Area 30 Guest Snug & Public Bar 60 Cover Restaurant 24 Seat Conservatory 100 Seat Beer Garden Large Children’s Play Area Pets Corner The Pub itself has been praised with its great food for groups, couples & families, and has been awarded for its Gluten Free menu.

We hold regular Live Music, Magic, Comedy & Quiz nights throughout the year & a variety of pub and garden games readily available.

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Celebrating 3,000,000 customers and 30 Years!

Motabitz Cycles & Leisure is a locally owned business that has been around since 1985 and a lot has changed since then! Cars are so now reliable and so difficult to work on that very few of us try to repair or even service our own car so Motabitz Cycles & Leisure has changed to suit the market!

They now offer a huge range of fixed price fitted services for jobs you probably wouldn’t want to take to your garage or do yourself.

These range from items that they will fit while u wait like bulbs, batteries, wheel trims, mirror glasses, number plates, roof bars, cycle racks to more involved fitting that where a suitable date and time is arranged like towbars, reversing sensors, head units, CD players & speakers.

Oh, forgot they also fit wiper blades while u wait, they clean the screen and its all fitted for FREE! All the fitting services are for items you have purchased from them but they operate a price promise which means they’ll even match genuine internet prices for like for like items if by any chance their price is not the best.

As the name suggest much of their business now revolves around cycles & leisure. They are authorised Claud

Butler dealers for Bournemouth & Poole and can offer the full range of family, hybrid, mountain, road & even tandem cycles from any of their five stores in Ferndown, Boscombe, Winton, Oakdale Poole & Salisbury.

With Cytech qualified cycle mechanics they can repair, service and check your cycle for a price that won’t give your wallet a puncture!

Thule dealers for over 25 years mean they know a thing or two about Roof bars, boxes, cycle carriers & towbars as well.

As a local business they rely on local customers and are proud that in a survey over 99% of customers said they would be happy to recommend Motabitz to a friend for great service in a really friendly environment!

Pop into your nearest Motabitz Cycles & Leisure store now and help them toward 4,000,000 satified customers...

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Can a garden be both beautiful and low-maintenance?

Gardens offer a natural escape. A haven from the pressures of life – it is a precious outdoor space that people relax and enjoy themselves in.

However, “I love my garden, but not the work!” is a common complaint. Life is often just too busy to fit those precious gardening hours into a hectic weekly schedule or for others, whilst passionate about gardening, find that keeping nature in check is getting too much.

So what are the options for a beautiful but low-maintenance outdoor space?

Decking is an attractive option as there are some fantastic natural-looking composite decking boards which are rot-proof, anti-slip and ecofriendly being made from recycled materials.

These decks look amazingly like wood but come without the maintenance headaches.

Another increasingly popular option is artificial grass as it provides the perfect lawn without the mowing, mud and maintenance hassle of natural grass. Latest manufacturing technologies mean that modern fake grasses are very realistic with brown thatch woven into the root zone to resemble real biomass. Being both pet and child-friendly artificial grass is the ideal solution for smaller, unusual shaped lawns or tricky-toaccess areas. Front lawn installations are just as popular as back lawns, giving a property instant ‘kerb appeal’ as the garden looks tidy and well-kept all year round.

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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van A huge advantage of having a campervan is the ease of just deciding to “go out” whatever the time of day, or night, and get some space, relax and enjoy our wonderful English countryside.

The weather has been so much better recently and we have had some beautiful evenings, so what better excuse than to put milk in the fridge, coffee in the cupboard and let Nellie take us for a drive! We did exactly that last month.

Hayden had gone to scouts, leaving Stephen and I some time on our own for a couple of hours. We all live such busy lives and I just needed a walk to clear away the hustle and bustle of the day.

Holt Heath is owned by the National Trust and belongs to the Kingston Lacy Estate. Situated 4 miles north east of Wimborne Minster, it is quite a magnificent expanse of dry and wet heathland, bog and ancient woodland with views all the way to the Isle of Wight.

Horses grazing on the heath

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A contented Nellie at Holt Heath

It was a gorgeous evening as we parked a very contented Nellie in a small parking bay. Stephen and I went for a slow, leisurely walk along the ‘path’. Livestock have actually been reintroduced to this 400 hectares of heathland. Their grazing is helping to reduce the shrubs and also control the coarser grasses which allows rare plants and species to thrive and flourish. While we were there we saw cattle, ‘wild’ horses and ponies….as well as several cyclists.

There is a circular route with the largest walk being 6 miles long and taking up to 3 hours. Oh what a shame, we only had 2 hours before we had to pick Hayden up…or was that a good excuse? The smaller route is just 3 miles long. It is also possible, as Stephen and I can attest, to take an even shorter route if you are not feeling quite so energetic.

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bottle of water in hand, this would be a perfect spot to get away from it all and really enjoy the peace and quiet while observing nature at its best.

Ironically once we were back in Nellie doing just that, enjoying the serene ambience with a cuppa from the whistling kettle, a driver came along and parked right in front of us with thumping music blasting out of the car!

I couldn’t believe it.

I waited a while thinking whoever it was wouldn’t stay long. All my hopes of a tranquil couple of hours were fearfully fading away. It was obvious after ten minutes that this person was staying right there.

I got out of the van and carefully approached the car. We do live in a democracy, so I did hold back what I really wanted to say (us English are very good at that!), and quietly asked if the music could be turned down, as we could only hear the rather loud beating drums. Don’t you just love it.

The lady was very good and the music was turned down. A short while later the car drove off. Phew! Nellie, who had gotten rather tense with all of this,

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breathed a sigh of relief. My serenity was back and I was once again able to take in the silence and calmness that I was seeking.

It must be all the fishing I did with Dad when I was younger. All those blissful lazy days with nothing to worry about, no cares in the world and surrounded by chirpy singing birds, butterflies, family picnics, the gentle plop of the float landing in the water. Those were the days!

Back to present times. This area of heathland really is gorgeous. If you are looking for tranquillity and nature, not too far off the beaten track, then I highly recommend you take a drive and witness the countryside in its glory.

If you are looking for a disco, this is not the place to be … or maybe it is, if a car parks in front of you!

Where will Nellie go next…?

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National Trust in Purbeck The National Trust in Purbeck has been successful in obtaining a £1,300 community grant from computing giant IBM for work to involve the local community in woodland management.

“The purpose is to return Langton Matravers woodlands to traditional hazel coppice management by the local community and to restore the stone seating and camp fire area for local groups,” said National Trust volunteer and former IBM employee Shiela Johnson, who was instrumental in winning the grant.

The funds will be used for promotion, chainsaw training and personal protective equipment as well as newly quarried Purbeck stone to repair a dilapidated seating area.

Local people have been invited to take part in the management of Langton West Wood under the Community Woodlands Project.

Open days and taster sessions have taken place as part of the project and an area of the wood have been coppiced for the first time in decades.

If anyone is interested in participating in the work, please contact Rachel Rodman on 01929-452306 or rachel.rodman@ nationaltrust.org.uk.

“A big thank you to Shiela for all her hard work in bringing this to fruition,” said south Purbeck Lead Ranger Jonathan Kershaw.

Ten soldiers from the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers shrugged off

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gale force winds to make light work of tasks at Corfe Castle and Godlingston Heath.

The group camped at Greenlands Farm, Studland while they built new steps to replace a worn-out route to the Agglestone and helped repair eroded areas at the castle.

Gales flattened one of their tents on their first night but, undaunted, they made a midnight dash back to base at Tidworth in Wiltshire before reporting back for work first thing the following morning.

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Purbeck Chess Club

Purbeck Chess Club was formed eleven years ago to provide the opportunity for those who enjoy a game of chess to meet in friendly surroundings. We currently meet on a Monday evening between 7pm and 10pm from September to May at Mortons House Hotel, Corfe Castle.

We are always looking for new members and give a warm welcome to everyone whether old or young, male or female and of whatever standard. It may be you last played chess at school many years ago or perhaps you have never played but would like to learn. We have many players who are willing to teach or coach and provide encouragement. Whatever your standard you will always find someone of your own ability to play so that you can enjoy a good game.

We also provide the opportunity to play competitive chess. We currently field two teams in the Dorset League and several of our players also take part in local tournaments such as the Dorset Open and the Bournemouth Grand.

Our evening session fee is only £2 so you do not need to commit yourself to joining the club until you feel ready.

If you are interested please contact Steve Peirson on 01929 552504.

Purbeck Railway Circle Friday 18th September 2015 Shifting Clay: North Purbeck’s Extractive Industry A presentation by Dr. Clare Randall, Museums and Education Manager, Swanage Railway Trust.

Friday 16th October 2015 Showing the films: The Titfield Thunderbolt plus a BTF Film In association with the Purbeck Film Festival. Film availability to be confirmed.

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

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PLOT Hoarding

It’s hard to remain excited when you’ve had courgette at every meal for a week, and marvellous though raspberries are there is a limit to just how many you can eat at once. Take a bit of time to store your harvest and you can be enjoying home grown right through the winter.

Jobs for August:Water regularly - try to water either in the evening or early mornings.

If you are growing main crop potatoes, watch out for signs of blight. Brown patches on the tops and edges of leaves are usually a first sign.

Pinch out the tops of runner bean stems that are outgrowing their supports.

Keep harvesting courgettes!

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Sow turnips and oriental salad plants such as Pak Choi and Chinese Cabbage Strawberry runners that were potted up in June to produce new plants can be planted out now.

If all has gone to plan (that’s a big if!) then August should be a very satisfying month on your plot, with your hard work being repaid by ample harvests of a good range of fruit and veg.

Blanching and then freezing works for loads of vegetables. Key to success is to cool quickly after blanching so have a bowl of cold water at the ready and don’t forget to label what you are freezing!

The reality tends to be that the excitement of seeing your crops grow and ripen is initially followed by much enjoyment of the first fruits of your labour which can soon be replaced by a panic stricken ‘What the heck do I do with all these’! Certain crops (courgettes and tomatoes spring to mind) can almost guarantee this sequence of events!

Another option, and one that can work well for all those tomatoes, is to find a good recipe that you can cook, freeze and use later (how about a wonderful pasta sauce with your own tomatoes and home grown basil?).

Even ‘difficult to freeze’ veg such as courgettes can either be incorporated into a sauce, or blanched, frozen and then added to a stew at a later date.

Sharing with friends and neighbours is great but very often they will have a glut of exactly the same thing at just the same time. What is called for are some simple ideas for storing and preserving your produce. It may be a long time before you are harvesting fresh peas or raspberries again but that doesn’t mean that you can’t be enjoying your home grown produce throughout the winter - it just takes a little planning and now is the time to do it.

Cooking and freezing can work well for fruit too - apple or rhubarb are good stewed and frozen all ready for use in a crumble or pie. If you have a truly wonderful fruit crop then why not arm yourself with a good recipe book and get started on some jam making? It’ll be delicious on your toast in the morning, and what better gift than a pot of homemade raspberry jam?

Onions (and garlic) that have been lifted and left to dry can be plaited and hung in a cool, dry place. Net bags, or tights, also work if you don’t fancy plaiting.

Potatoes can be stored in boxes or paper sacks in a dark, dry building but you should check them regularly, removing any that show signs of rotting.

A good size freezer is a real boon for making the most of your produce.

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It’s amazing how many books there are that tell you how to grow your fruit and veg, but how little information there is on just how to store it all! One wonderful little book, that deals with just this question is ‘How to store your garden produce’

by Piers Warren. It’s packed with information about how to store just about anything and a great addition to any gardeners library.

Happy harvesting!

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Purbeck Folk Festival - 27-30 August The Purbeck Valley Folk Festival (27-30 August) is set to celebrate the flourishing UK folk scene with its very own talent contest, Purbeck Rising. Started in response to the hundreds of applications received from bands and artists wanting to play the Festival, Purbeck Rising offers an opportunity for new acts to play at the family festival with a main stage slot, a day’s studio recording and much more up for grabs.

Organiser Catherine Burke said: “We have thousands of applications from bands to perform at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival every year. We think we make pretty good choices when it comes to the music but as Purbeck Valley Folk Festival is your festival as well as ours, we thought it might be a good idea to let you do some of the deciding!”

Previous finalists, Bournemouth-based trio Kadia, have since released their debut album East of Alexandria earlier this year and seen their profile grow rapidly since entering Purbeck Rising in 2013. Kadia return to play the Purbeck Valley Folk Festival on 28 August and say: “Purbeck Rising offered Kadia a chance to link our name to an established and well-loved festival, but the festival offered us much more than a great name-drop.”

They added: “We enjoyed genuine exposure, contact with people excited about our potential as a band and we met new friends who were eager to share musical ideas. The experience played a huge part in setting the band on our current path and cemented a real love of contemporary and traditional folk music.”

The five finalists get weekend tickets to Purbeck Valley Folk Festival for themselves and a guest each. The contest will be decided by public vote and a panel of experts with the winning act invited back to play a main stage set next year, as well as a spot at the Folk on the Quay festival in Poole in June 2016 and a day’s recording at Sizzle Studio in Bournemouth.

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Headliners announced so far include Chris Difford, Justin Currie, Richard Thompson, Stornoway, Hot Rize, Kathryn Tickell, Megson, Martha Tilston & the Scientists, Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin and The Moulettes.

Running over the Bank Holiday weekend, 27-30 August, revellers can expect the very best folk, roots and world music. The organisers have carefully chosen an exciting line-up that reflects the diversity of the current folk scene, with plenty to keep music lovers and families entertained.

Music fans are also in for a special treat, as Saturday’s Songwriting Circle will see headliners Chris Difford and Justin Currie taking part. This is an intimate opportunity to hear the stories behind the songs from the musicians themselves.

Featuring a host of favourite attractions including kids entertainers, storytellers, craft workshops, music workshops, song sessions, cinema, poetry, Purbeck Rising, open mics and the very best folk, roots and world music. All this surrounded by stunning views of Corfe Castle, accessible camping and some truly delicious food.

Tickets are selling fast for this year’s festival, which takes place on 27-30 August. Weekend tickets (Fri-Sun) include free camping and are on sale now at just £100 (youth £50, children over three £20). A limited number of Festival day tickets are also now on sale at £50 per day (£25 youth, £10 child). For more information please visit www. purbeckvalleyfolkfestival.co.uk and for tickets call 023 80711818 or www.ticketsouth.co.uk

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Accountants PJC Accounting Services............29 Ward Goodman........................ 9 Aerials Repairline................................. 7 Aquatic Centres OS Aquatics..............................15 Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms.... 28 Purbeck Bathrooms..................17 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................. 3 Builders A.D.S. Property Services............11 Brickcraft Construction.............28 J A Construction........................31 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Propoint.................................... 7 Cafes Cafe Bijou.................................15 Carpets & Flooring Peter Newman Flooring............40 Community News Adventures of Nellie.................26 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Keep Bees Busy!....14 National Trust in Purbeck.........30 On your plot: Hoarding.............34 Purbeck Chess Club...................32 Purbeck Folk Festival................36 Purbeck Railway Circle.............32 Rotary Club of Wareham.......... 8 RVS Home Library Service.........18 Summer fun for all the family....12 Wareham Town Museum......... 6

Financial Services Anglebury Asset Management....40 Strategic Solutions - Allan Cruse....16 Ward Goodman........................ 9 Florists Woolbridge Flowers..................15 Garage Services Bere Regis MOT Centre.............31 Hughes Workshop.................... 5 Penton Poole.............................39 Woolbridge Motorcycles..........15 Garden Services Green Scheme...........................22 Gifts Magpies....................................13 Hairdressers Philip Mills Hair Design.............23 Health, Care & Fitness Get Fit with Alex.......................31 Independent Financial Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....40 Insurance Services Coversure Insurance.................13 Kitchens Purbeck Bathrooms & Kitchens....17 Mortgage Advisors Anglebury Asset Management....40

Pest Control Terminator Pest........................29 Plasterers Traditional Plastering...............37 Plumbers C+C Plumbing...........................28 Heatwise................................... 9 Purbeck Plumbing & Heating.... 7 Property Maintenance A.D.S. Property Services............... 11 Purbeck Home Improvements..... 1 Simon Hart................................ 3 Pubs & Restaurants The Kings Arms.........................20 The Sandford Pub.....................19 Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................10 Kids Page..................................24 Prize Wordsearch......................33 Removals & Storage Pitman Removals & Storage..... 2 Renewable Energy Solutions Nick Good Property Services.....35 Residential Care Homes Royal Bay Care Homes..............25 Takeaways Skippers Fish & Chips................15 TV Sales & Repairs Repairline................................. 7

Motorcycle Repairs & Servicing Woolbridge Motorcycles..........15

Waste Services Philip Trim................................. 2

Electricians CMS Electrical Services.............11 GKE Dorset................................37 T M Vaine Electrical.................. 7

Motoring & Cycling Accessories Motabitz...................................21

Watch & Clock Repairs Alford Time Repair....................37

New & Used Car Sales Penton Poole.............................39

Will Writing Cruse Will Writing Services....... 3

Fencing Corbin Fencing..........................11

Painters & Decorators Alchemy....................................10

Windows. Doors & Conservatories Fix-It..........................................29

Computer Services AJV Computing.........................37

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Customers Required For Our New Poole Dealership

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Service Plan 3 Years Servicing & MOTs

ONLY £388 Includes 2 small services, 1 major service and 3 MOT tests, Unlimited puncture repairs, free holiday checks, discounts on brakes and tyres

Interim Service & MOT Normal Price £175.00

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Carpet & Flooring Specialists • Hardwood & Laminate Flooring • Carpet & Carpet Tiles • Wood Sanding & Restoration • Home selection service • Free quotes and advice Come and visit our showroom to see the ranges for yourself 1 Manor Park, 35 Willis Way, Poole, Dorset, BH15 3SZ Open 9am-5pm Mon-Fri

Tel: 01202 672222 Web: www.pnfl.co.uk Email: info@pnfl.co.uk

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