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Introduction
The Swanage Edition 121
Oracle
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Stephen & Debbie Corney at Purbeck Publications
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Copy deadline for the January 2019 edition: 10th December 2018
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Dear Swanage, Studland, Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers and Ulwell! It is that very festive time of year again. Yes already! We have the whole family coming for to stay for a few days and I am really looking forward to it. What are your plans? A luxury holiday away (oh that sounds amazing), a big family gathering or just some time on your own? Whatever you decide to do, Stephen and I hope that you can relax, have some Christmas cheer and ponder over the last year, whilst looking forward to a bright new start in 2019. Setting goals for a New Year can be quite refreshing. Do well with that one! Our wonderful and loyal advertisers would all like to Wish you a Very Happy Christmas. Each and every one of them appreciates your support. You can give them a call to Wish them a Merry Christmas too and if you need any of their services over these winter months, they would be extremely happy to help you. That is what they are here for. For you. If you would like to see anything different in the coming issues of your little Oracle, then please let me know. We have some exciting plans with “Daichi the Dashing Dude”, the new Purbeck Publications Campervan, who should be ready and willing soon, to take us on many a family outing. Getting some space, enjoying the outdoors and having some family time seems so precious these days. We are all so busy, it is important to make that time… to have some time out! Fingers crossed Daichi is all made up and ready to ‘rock and roll’ in January! Wishing you a Fantastic Christmas. May you relax, have a laugh and look forward to 2019 with excitement. Thank you for all your great comments and support throughout 2018! All the Very Best to You,
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Community News
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Festive free parking in Purbeck Purbeck shoppers and visitors will be able to enjoy some free parking in the run-up to Christmas. Purbeck District Council and Wareham Town Council supported traders on Small Business Saturday, 1 December, with free parking in the District and Town Council car parks at Bonnets Lane; Connegar Lane; Howards Lane; Streche Road; and the Rempstone Centre, Wareham; and at West Street, Corfe Castle. The councils will also be waiving parking charges in their Wareham car parks on Saturday 22, Sunday 23 and Monday 24 December. Free parking will also be available in Corfe Castle West Street car park on Saturdays 8, 15 and 22 December. Councillor Cherry Brooks, Economy and Infrastructure Portfolio Holder for Purbeck District Council, said: “The district of Purbeck is home to a super selection of independent shops and businesses, so why not take advantage of free parking and get something different for friends and family this year.” Councillor Brooks continued: “Christmas is a crucial time for
business and free parking helps us all support our local traders.” Swanage Town Council will be providing free parking in its Broad Road and Main Beach long stay car parks on all the Saturdays in December and the first Saturday in January. On the other days in December, parking will be £1 per day in these two car parks. Norden car park near Corfe Castle, and Dorset County Council-owned car parks at the Quay and St Johns Hill, Wareham are not included in the free parking offer.
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Community News
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What’s On 2018… Bournemouth Christmas Tree Wonderland 2018
Europe’s first spectacular festive trail featuring Christmas trees from around the world. Experience the magical spectacle of hundreds of glittering trees from around the world. See them shimmer against the night skies along our pinescented walkways. Explore the Alpine Market and skate under the stars in our enchanting Victorian gardens. Enjoy live music, entertainment and illuminations around the resort.. When? 15th November - 5th January Where? Various locations in Bournemouth
Santa’s Woodland Grotto Santa will be returning to his Woodland Grotto this Christmas at Upton Country Park! From Friday 30th November until Christmas Eve, Santa’s Woodland Grotto will be open Wednesday to Friday from 10:30am - 5pm (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) and at weekends from 09:30am - 6pm. Our friendly Elves will be waiting to welcome you to Santa’s cosy wood cabin, with interactive fun for the family, quality wrapped gifts and a photograph to remember the special day! There are Donkeys to meet every day and Reindeer will be visiting at weekends between 11am - 4pm (£2 ticket supplement applies during these times). Walk-in tickets for the same day are subject to availability, as tickets will be allocated to time slots throughout the day and admission may not be possible straight away.
When? 30th Nov - 24th Dec 10am - 6pm Where? Poole
Santa Specials: Swanage Railway Santa Specials and Christmas Festivities. Enjoy a steam train ride and meet Father Christmas on board his special train. All- inclusive tickets with a present for every child and seasonal refreshments for adults. Advance booking essential. Our programme of Christmas festivities include Carol Trains, Christmas luncheons and a special Christmas Belle in our luxurious Pullman Observation Car. Please note that booking is essential. When? 1st December to 24th December Where? Swanage Railway
Twelve Days of Christmas Castle Quest Search for the shields hidden in the castle ruins and have fun with the activities to complete the Christmas-themed family castle quest. When? 1st Dec - 6th Jan10:30am - 3:30pm Where? Corfe Castle
RNLI Christmas Market Join us on Sunday 9th December for the annual RNLI Christmas Market. Now in its 5th year, entertainment includes Santa arriving by lifeboat, Dr Balloon man, Creation Station, live music, face painting and over 40 stalls. When? 9th December 10am - 4pm Where? Poole
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A Very Victorian Westbourne
Canzonetta at Christmas
A Very Victorian Westbourne street theatre with mesmerising walkabouts, irresistable characters and inspirational performers. When? 7th , 8th, 15th, 22nd December Where? Westbourne, Bournemouth
A concert of seasonal songs, carols and readings by this popular ensemble. This event is very popular, so come along early to the delightful Saxon Church of St. Martin’s if you want a seat! Mulled wine and mince pies. Retiring collection for St. Martin’s. When? 16th December 3pm - 4pm Where? Methodist Church, North Street, Wareham, BH20 4AG
Poole Lantern Parade Get that festive feeling as Poole Lantern Parade lights up the town with beautifully crafted handmade lanterns. Leaving Falkland Square at 6pm, join the parade through the town centre before arriving at the Guildhall for carols and mince pies. Local schools, scout groups and more will be taking part. When? 13th December 6pm Where? Poole
Southbourne Nativity Parade Youngsters love to take part in a nativity parade with Kings, angels, donkeys and other animals. Southbourne’s parade is definitely not one to miss. Whilst parents do some last minute shopping there is the added fun of watching out for the 40 knitted Christmas trees distributed among the stores. When? 15th December 10am Where? Southbourne, Bournemouth
Shaftesbury Christmas Street Fair Last chance to get that shopping! Street market with lots of food and entertainment. When? 16th December 10am - 4pm Where? Shaftesbury
Christmas Son Et Lumiere This popular FREE show is back for its 4th year. For those who have not experienced this amazing event before, it is a Christmas themed experience with video and pictures projected onto the walls of Wimborne Minster accompanied by a seasonal sound track. It is a truly family affair with content for young and old alike. See Santa fly across the roof of the church in his sleigh! This truly wonderful evening is made possible by the team at Radio Wimborne, the local community station who are incorporated in to the Allendale Centre’s charity, the WDCA and is their Christmas present to the town as appreciation for their support in 2018. The 20min show starts at 5.30pm (light depending) and will be repeated until 7pm. So collect a hot drink (and perhaps a mince pie) from the many cafes and gather on the Minster Green for an evening you will not forget in a hurry! When? 22nd December 5.30 - 7pm Where? Wimborne Minster
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Puzzle Corner
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Across
Crossword
9 Motion sickness (7) 10 Query (7) 11 Trouble (7) 12 Army squad (7) 13 Winners (9) 15 Also known as (5) 16 Smiled contemptuously (7) 19 Car pilots (7) 20 Italian lawn bowling (5) 21 Categories (9) 25 The joined continents of Europe and Asia (7) 26 Exposes (7) 28 Duo (7) 29 Correction to a printed mistake (7)
Down
1 Micro______ = something very small (6) 2 The circle of colour around a nipple (6) 3 The lowest timber in a structure (4) 4 Elbows pointed outwards (6) 5 Threw away (8) 6 Greenish blue (10)
7 A black flavoured candy (8) 8 Mesmerism (8) 14 Approval to do something (10) 16 Branches of knowledge (8) 17 Snails (8) 18 Diverged (8)
22 Ship's steering mechanism (6) 23 Inborn (6) 24 Big Bird's street (6) 27 City in Italy (4)
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Thinking Green! Sustainable living seems to have moved higher up on the news agenda’s in 2018. This year there won’t have been many of us who haven’t seen an image of a beach, home or away, littered with plastic, or a beloved marine creature wrapped up in plastic, inside and out. This raises the allimportant question: what can we do about it?
Being ‘green’ and caring for the environment isn’t easy – if it were, we wouldn’t be in this situation. The plastic that pollutes our seas exists because it’s made our lives easier in some way. For some of us, changing our habits to move to an alterative may seem more inconvenient or expensive a�er years of taking the ‘easy option’ which has been given to us. But there are things we can do in our daily lives which take little or no effort and could actually save you money in the process. 1. Reduce single-use plastic: Say no to drinking straws, say no to single use plastic bags and say no to plastic bottles. Did you know some of these items can hang around for over 500 years before they start to break down? Buy a reusable water bottle, go without the straw or buy a material shopping bag you can use time and time again. 2. Composting: Not only is composting your food scraps great for reducing waste, but it’s also beneficial for your garden and its
wildlife. Many councils offer a food waste collection bin – if you have one, make sure you use it!
3. Seafood sourcing: Do you know where your seafood is coming from? 90% of global fish stocks are either fully or over-exploited. Use the Good Fish Guide to find out which fish are the most and least sustainable before you make your purchase. www.mcsuk.org/goodfishguide/ search 4. Replace your coffee cup: Not all takeaway coffee cups are recyclable, so why don’t you help cut down on the waste and get your own reusable coffee cup? Some cafes will give you a discount for doing so – in DWT’s Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre and Lorton Meadows Conservation Centre, receive a 10% discount on your coffee or tea! 5. Buy and support local: 100% of the profit from DWT’s online shop and visitor centre shops goes straight back into looking a�er wildlife in Dorset. Where possible we focus on locally sourced and made products that have acceptable environmental and sustainable credentials. Dorset Wildlife Trust offers, in our online shop, selected ‘eco-friendly’ products, perfect for a gi� for Christmas or to change your way of living. By Sally Welbourn Communications Officer
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Gardening Tips
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a beginner’s
GUIDE Composting
No garden can have too much compost and rich, fertile soil is the key to great vegetables and plants. In these days of fortnightly bin collections (and the threat of slop buckets for our kitchens) why leave kitchen waste to fester in your wheelie bin when it can be put to good use? Find a corner somewhere in the garden to start a compost heap or, if space is limited, many councils offer bins for the purpose at reasonable prices. If building your own bin, it's best to put it on a soil base which will attract worms to start work on the heap. You could use old planks of wood or chicken wire supported by posts in each corner. This works well as it is important that air can get in to help the process. You need a good mixture of material to make good compost. If you just put in grass cuttings you'll end up with a foul, soggy mess so they should be mixed with shredded newspaper, pruning clippings (not the really woody stems)
and even cardboard. Annual weeds can go in as long as they haven't gone to seed but avoid perennial weeds like dandelions as even the smallest piece of root will produce another plant. Almost all vegetable waste from the kitchen can be used, but avoid meat, fish and cooked food as these may attract rats etc. Use crushed eggshells, used teabags, used kitchen towels and fruit and vegetable peelings. Keep the mixture damp. The aim is to end up with something that is dark, crumbly and sweet smelling and alive with worms. If you wanted to hurry up the process, you can buy accelerants from hardware shops and garden centres but a cheaper and just as efficient method involves collecting urine, diluting it with water and wetting the heap with it. Well, what do you imagine our ancestors used?
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Household Tips Pretty Christmas Pinecones Dip clean, dry pinecones in gold or silver paint (either partially or all of the way) or use a mixture of water, glue, and glitter for a sparkling effect. Once dry, place on side tables or use to fill baskets and bowls for a fabulous, low cost festive decoration.
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Community News
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Return of longest running Docu-soap, Monkey Life, to our screens on Pick Monkey Life series 11 returned to our screens on channel Pick last month, with the much anticipated catch up of all the rescues and daily dramas at the world’s biggest primate rescue centre. Based at Monkey World, Dorset, the documentary follows Dr Alison Cronin and the team, as she rescues primates in need from around the world, and rehabilitates them into groups of their own kind. At the centre, they have a safe, stable home for life.
Capturing the day-to-day life of residents
The programme is one of the longest running docu-soaps on TV, as its former incarnation, Monkey Business first appeared on screens in 1998. Nicknamed by staff “Beast-enders”, the series won a place in the public’s hearts with its fascinating, and often tragic insight into monkey and ape rescues. Series 11 follows Alison to Lebanon and Turkey to rescue two guenons, a baby loris and a chimpanzee, while back in Dorset it captures the day-today lives of the 260 primate residents of Monkey World.
Dr Alison Cronin with the marmoset rescued from running loose in London
Filmed over a year, the series takes the viewer on an emotional rollercoaster, from the woolly monkey group celebrating new arrivals, to tense rescue operations, and the teams’ sad goodbyes to old friends too. Monkey Life series 11 will be shown on Freeview channel Pick at 6pm, every Sunday from 11th November 2018.
Benny (right) and Nia, redbellied guenons rescued from Lebanon
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of of Nellie Nellie The Dorset PurbeckPublications PublicationsCamper Camper Van Van The The Eden A civil engineering Hayden wentProject. to see Nellie, The Dorset miracle. Built on an old clay the Publications Campervan who hadpit anat accident its life, SirShe Timis Smit vision aend few of months ago. now athad the aOld of ordinary people together to Van’s Home and like allworking good Grandparents create better world and showcase the she was akeen to find out what her 14 year old ‘grandson’ had been up to over the summer. planet’s most important plants. Hayden was very excited to tellthe her… Tim had already restored Lost “Well Nellie,of I got to interview Red he 10 at Garden’s Heligan. In 1996 drew the He exclaimed theBournemouth first designsAirofShow!” the Biomes, on a with a bigingrin, nearly as bigbecame as Nellie’sthe napkin a pub! These silver shine. “I got to do this because I was huge Biomes we know today. Large asked by the Blue Skies Team. Blue Skies bubbles nestled into the landscape that is a programme to help young people with can only be seen once you are there their communication and leadership skills looking down at them. When you arrive organised by the JonEgging Trust. The Blue and see these massive hexagonal, Skies Programme has helped me build upbee like constructions it is awe inspiring. It my confidence.” Hayden continued. “Before actually takes your breath away. I was shy in asking people things, but now I have more to talk Nellie wasself-confidence not able to take ustotopeople: this even those I don’t know, like Redbut 10!” monumental achievement, she would havewent loved The whole project The interview likeit.this…” was a challenge of role working nature, Hayden - What is your withinwith the Red to be part of nature in fact. It rained Arrows Team? every(Red day10) in the rst supervisor few months of Adam - I’mfithe of the construction sending 43period million litres team. In the winter workout I am the of water intoofthe It thenlooking took 230 supervisor the pit! practices, at themiles display patterns, to liaising authorities of scaffolding buildwith thethe Biomes, about displays putting whichthewon themwe anare entry intotogether. The During the summer display season I am Guinness Book of Records. For me
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The massive domes nestled in the hills Hayden and Squadron Leader Adam Collins that is a lesson in perseverance. Have on the road with the team flying the spare you ever given up at the first hurdle? aircraft and then supervising the displays and Maybe we should try more and persist commentating about the displays. sometimes, even when the going gets Hayden - What motivated you to work with tough. Nellie thinks she is pretty tough, the Red Arrows? but these engineers were not at all Adam - It’s a unique opportunity and a unique easily defeated. job that when the opportunity came to apply After fund and the for it, I much couldn’t reallyraising turn it down. When the creation of 83000 tonnes of soil, the Red 10 job came up it was something that first plants arrived 2000. Today, the really appealed to me.inThat is why I am doing Biomes are packed with huge, healthy it. foliage,- and beautiful owers andbeing fruits, Hayden What’s the bestflthing about a We stepped into another world when Red Arrow? we entered theaRainforest Biome. Adam - It is such variety of things that we Suddenly there is space, a calmness, do. We have had such good weather this a peaceful atmosphere that very I love year, so we have done lots of full is shows. serene.the It ispublic very (like therapeutic fact. the meeting you to be in honest), That was despite hundreds people commentary. It is an honour to beofthe face of the RAF and also representing Great Britain walking with you, from all walks of life. when weagolesson overseas. It islearned a uniquethere job. Maybe to be Hayden is most challenging thing too and- What I am sure Tim, the Co-Founder about Red? of thebeing Edena Project, would be very proud- of Theasvariety plants is Adam Thethat. variety, we are of constantly going from one thing to another. Thisspecies weekend enormous, over 1000 different for example we have 5 or Southeast 6 Displays up and from Tropical Islands, down country soand we are on a very tight Asia, the West Africa Tropical South timeline between displays.high We do PR and America. The wooden walkways media it is really finding allow bits youintobetween wanderand above the leaves
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19 and walk with the tress in this warm, humid envelopment. Quite an experience. We even had a neck and shoulder massage from a therapist inside. How wonderful was that. In the treetops There are also educational talks for the youngsters and adults alike, so you can learn as you look. Now, I was there with two active ‘boys’. One my husband and one our 14 year old son, so this wonderful calmness I was experiencing was not going to last long. No. Mum there is an exciting, fast and exhilarating life to lead out there, after-all, there is the adventurous “Hangloose” Zip Wire and colossal Swing to fly on! Oh dear, it had to be done. Hayden and I did go on the huge swing which literally falls from a great height and hurls you into the valley above the tree tops,
Yes, let’s!
...whose bright idea?
Up, up and away... screaming away. It was a far cry from my blissful wander with nature. Fun though I have to say, but shush, don’t tell the boys that! Stephen and Hayden had a thrilling ride on Zip Wire, while I looked after the bags (a rather good excuse…). Stephen, who does not like heights, tried to get off rather quickly at the end and looked a little white, but I think he enjoyed it! Actually, both he and Hayden were grinning from ear to ear. It gave them that adrenaline rush these boys so yearn. Oh for that cup of coffee… The whole day was truly enjoyable. Tim Smit wanted to create a “symbol of optimism where ordinary people working together could do the nearly impossible.” What an amazing purpose. Nellie was truly impressed when we recounted our day to her. Ever optimistic herself and always happy when we have a family day out, she also grinned from headlight to headlight. If you want to become a member of the Eden Project please go online to www. edenproject.com. I am sure they would love to hear from you. Where will we go next and will “Daichi, the Dashing Dude” be here to take us…? Find out next month. Debbie Corney
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Food & Drink
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Naturally good...
CURRIED CELERIAC SOUP WITH PARSNIP CHIPS Ingredients for 6 servings: 2 medium sized celeriac (celery root) ½ a white or yellow onion (diced) 2 sticks of celery (diced) 1 clove garlic (minced) 50 g unsalted butter 1 litre vegetable stock 250 ml double cream 1 tsp medium curry powder Pinch of smoked paprika Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 small parsnip 6 tbsp. crème fraiche
Method: 1. Use a sharp knife to remove the rough outer skin of the celeriac and then wash to remove any dirt. 2. Cut the celeriac into 1 inch cubes and place into a large heavy bottomed saucepan along with the diced onion and celery and cook on a medium heat with the butter for approximately 5 minutes without allowing it to color. This helps to release the flavors of the vegetables. 3. Next add the vegetable stock and bring to the boil, then reduce the heat and continue to simmer for approximately 20 minutes until all of the vegetables are tender. 4. While the soup is cooking add the curry powder and paprika. 5. Once the vegetables are fully cooked remove the pan from the heat and use a stick blender to puree the soup until thick and creamy. At this point stir in the cream and taste the soup for seasoning, make sure you add the right amount of salt and pepper to help bring out the flavors of the soup. 6. If you like your soup a little spicier, then add some more curry powder. 7. To make the parsnip chips peel the parsnip and then use a vegetable peeler to slice the parsnip into thin long strips, deep fry in hot vegetable oil for 2 minutes until crispy and then drain onto paper towels and season with a little sea salt. 8. Place the soup back on the stove for a couple of minutes to make sure it’s piping hot. 9. To serve spoon the soup into bowls and then drizzle with a generous spoonful of crème fraiche and top with a sprinkling of parsnips crisps and freshly chopped parsley or micro shoots.
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Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................................................... 3 Broadview Shading Solutions.................................... 24 Duck & Rabbit Interiors............................................. 17
Home Care Services Bluebird Care.............................................................. 5
Builders Purbeck Home Improvements.................................... 1
Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras.................................................. 10
Carpenters Total Woodwork - Peter Albin..................................... 7
Carpets & Flooring Peter Newman Flooring............................................. 13
Community News Adventures of Nellie.................................................. 18 Artisans on the Beach................................................ 15 Beginner’s Guide: Composting.................................. 14 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Thinking Green........................ 12 Free parking in Purbeck on run up to Christmas......... 6 Docu-soap “Monkey Life” returns to screens............. 16 Naturally Good: Curried Celeriac Soup...................... 20 What’s On in Dorset................................................... 8
Computer Services AJV Computing.......................................................... 15
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared...................................................... 21
Garage Services Trickett Welding......................................................... 10
Hairdressers Philip Mills Hair Design.............................................. 23
Kitchens The Kitchen & Bathroom Co....................................... 5
Oven Cleaners Ovenking................................................................... 21
Pest Control Terminator Pest......................................................... 17
Plumbers C + C Plumbing............................................................ 7 CM Plumbing & Heating............................................ 21 FXR Heating & Plumbing........................................... 15 Gasways Heating....................................................... 13 Heatcare..................................................................... 3
Property Maintenance Purbeck Home Improvements.................................... 1 Total Woodwork - Peter Albin..................................... 7
Puzzles & Competitions Crossword.................................................................. 10
Removals & Storage Purbeck Self Storage.................................................. 17
Soft Furnishings Duck & Rabbit Interiors............................................. 17
Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors............................................... 2
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Doors-Windows-Locks................................................ 7 GS Windows.............................................................. 11
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Merry Christmas to all clients from Phil, Lyn and the Team MODEL NIGHT HAS CHANGED! If you have been to us on model night, you know that we take great care to ensure that you receive a fantastic cut or colour. If you have been unable to get in due to great demand then try again. We are now offering more appointments at a later time.
RELAXATION TIME... Treat yourself to a relaxing conditioning treatment whilst having your scalp massaged and your stressed or dehydrated hair replenished. Enjoy our new massage chair to relax and destress.
* * * * * SPECIAL OFFER * * * * * Book a course of 5 treatments and get a 6th one FREE!
Please mention The Swanage Oracle when responding to adverts
25% OFF
CHRISTMAS SALE! On orders placed in December for January installation*
*Selected products, T&C’s apply
T: 01202 679012
Visit our website: www.broadview.co.uk
E: sales@broadview.co.uk Showroom: 57 Hatchpond Road, Poole BH17 0JZ
The Swanage Oracle
1 Moorlands Rise, West Moors, Ferndown, Dorset, BH22 0JR