June 2019
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Heatcare (UK) Ltd is a local family run, OFTEC and Gas Safe registered, plumbing and heating company! Heatcare are able to cater to your needs be it services, repairs or installations and we are able to carry out these services in both domestic and commercial sectors. Along with offering these services in Oil, we can also offer the same in LPG and mains Gas, again, in both domestic and commercial fields. • Worcester Accredited Installers • Up to 8/10 year warranties on oil/gas boilers • Oil tank replacements and new installations To book your service or quote contact us on
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Introduction
4 Dear Swanage, Studland, Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers, Ulwell and Durlston!
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We are coming to my favourite time of year, the summer. I love nothing better than to sit in the garden with a cup of coffee listening to our beautiful English bird songs. It is also great to be able to go out and see new places, visit friends and enjoy some space, whether it is by our amazing coastline with some of the best beaches in England, the New Forest in all its splendor and magnificent wildlife or in the countryside, we have it all here on our doorstep.
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Daichi, The Dashing Dude, our new Purbeck Publications Campervan took us to the rolling hills of the Purbecks this month, to see Dinosaur Footprints! What a great day out that was. Good family fun at its best. I do hope you enjoy reading about our exploits, it is just for fun and we hope it gives you some ideas for yourself. We live such busy, hectic lives, it is good to balance it with some time out and good company. We have also been working hard and now have a brand-new website which we are thrilled with! Our loyal advertisers are all online as well as in the magazines. If you know of an activity occurring, then please let me know as I will add this to our “Local Events� section. The new front cover magazines reflect the new-look, so we hope you like these too. Do use the advertisers inside! They need you and are delighted when you call them. Wishing you a jolly June!
Debbie, Stephen, Hayden & Daichi Cover photo: Robin Boultwood
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Community News
The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society Back in October 2017 I set up The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society to inspire people to keep writing letters to each other. We have had the loveliest year and a half spreading the word about our “handwritten letter revival” and “quiet revolution in the art of intimacy”, and have met so many interesting people and organisations on the way. A highlight of last year was our inaugural outing to Purbeck Valley Folk Festival where Plankbridge Ltd very generously loaned us their Writer’s Hut of Chelsea Flower Show fame as our wow factor, for the duration of the weekend. It was amazing the response to our stand and the hut and the idea of putting handwritten letters back on the map for everyone. All sorts of fascinating folk stopped by including lots of musicians and authors and Roger Finn (from BBC South) with his daughter to see what we were up to. The musician Hannah Scott came to sing her song “Letter” on the steps of the hut and Korby Lenker all the way from Nashville, Tennessee, hung out with us writing letters and inspiring others to do the same. We celebrated our first birthday last October, have appeared on BBC Radio Solent Breakfast in Dorset with a little recorded piece including some children from Corfe Castle Primary School. Hannah Scott recorded the backing track especially so they could use it and will be doing a proper version of it as a single. The song really is lovely and says it all. We’ve held letter writing workshops at Chococo in Swanage and Dorset International Women’s Day in Dorchester. We are going to Swanage Fish Festival in June, we’re just waiting for confirmation about the Chalke Valley History Festival, and we’ll be at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival again in August. Some particularly lovely highlights have been receiving a letter from Stephen Fry which said “Bravo for setting up The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society”, one from Dame Vera Lynn just before her 102nd birthday which said “Your Society sounds truly interesting - writing letters is a lovely art, and I am glad to know you are keeping it alive”, and one from Abigail Thaw who said “Lovely website!”
One of the best feelings is to hear people say that THLAS has inspired them to write letters again. Plankbridge have very kindly agreed that they would let us borrow the Writer’s Hut again for Chalke Valley History Festival which is amazing so for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival I decided it would be really fun to see if I could get a Gypsy Caravan instead this year. I felt it was rather a big ask as we don’t have any budget but people are utterly lovely and after writing a letter to Derek and Carole Ambridge in Devon they wrote back to say they would be really happy to bring not just one but two of their Romany Wagons. As you can imagine I am over the moon. Below is a photograph of one of the ones they sent me. They are stunning. The story behind them is brilliant too. I haven’t heard the full version but Carole said they “bought a rotten shed on wheels at an auction by mistake” but her very clever husband converted it. Finally just to say we have 122 members from all over the world including England, Wales, Ireland, the USA, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, China, Africa and Australia. For more information, why not write a handwritten letter to: The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society PO Box 9347, Swanage, Dorset, BH19 9BG Alternatively, you can email: thlas@outlook.com Or visit: thehandwrittenletterappreciationsociety.org
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Fixed quote work Replacement Doors Laminate Flooring Decking Truss & Cut Roofing General Carpentry General Building Maintenance
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Community News
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The Ret reat at Rockley
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Cosy Two Bedroom Caravan for Rent
Stunning views of Poole Harbour. Just a 2 minute walk from the beach and watersports facilities. Indoor swimming pool, climbing wall, bungee trampolines, crazy golf and more for the kids. Relax in the peace and quiet or action every day... your choice! Currently available during the summer - 27th July - 9th August 2019 - ÂŁ825 per week.
For bookings, please contact: Stephen or Debbie on 01202 894397 M: 07886 860570 or 07886 641600 To advertise in The Swanage Oracle, please call: 01929 408080
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The Lady Decorator Katie Francis Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting Regular Garden Maintenance
Call John on 07494 595864
All aspects of Internal & External Decoration, incl. Wallpapering Based in Isle of Purbeck Free estimates
07780 504986 See website for details
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Quality Hand Made Curtains, Blinds & Soft Furnishings
BESPOKE SOFT FURNISHINGS Local Purbeck Workroom - Personal Service - Free Consultation
T: 01929 761717 - M: 07843 367547 - E: info@duckandrabbitinteriors.com www.duckandrabbitinteriors.com
Natural Gas, LPG and Oil qualified and registered engineer
• All aspects of Plumbing and Heating undertaken • Boiler and Cylinder Installation / Service and Repair • Landlords Gas Safety Certificate • Central Heating System design and installation • Bathroom refurbishment
Call Rory on: 07980 805157 / 01929 761688 Email: rory@fxrheatingandplumbing.co.uk
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife...
The Underwater World Whether you’re one minute away from the beach or one hour, for many of us, living so close to the sea is one of the best things about living in Dorset. Already this year, our marine conservation team have been finding exciting and unusual things washed up on our beaches at low tide. The ‘furrowed crab’ was a great find with it being the first recording of this species for Kimmeridge. This crab is also a ‘climate change indicator species’ as we’re seeing them spread further north, in line with our seas warming up. Other seashore species which have been spreading eastwards into Dorset include the ‘toothed topshells’. These sea snails are common further west but have grown from none at all in the early 2000s to being a common find at Kimmeridge. The small cushion starfish has also become common at Kimmeridge since the first sighting in 2014, and the exotic-looking anemone shrimp that lives within the stinging tentacles of the snakelocks anemone, has also increased in number in recent years. This year, World Oceans Day is celebrating our oceans, encouraging everyone to get out and explore their nearest coastline. You could take part in a 2-minute beach clean, try some rockpooling, or even see what rainbow colour wonders lie in the gardens beneath the seas with DWT’s snorkel trail at Kimmeridge. You Cushoned Starfish Photo: Julie Hatcher
Furrowed Crab
Photo: Julie Hatcher
could take a special Fleet Explorer Cruise boat trip on 8th June, exploring the marine life living in the Fleet Lagoon at Chesil, or join us for a dolphin watch from the cliff tops at Kimmeridge. For DWT events: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events For the snorkel trail and the Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wild-seas-centre Top three things to look for this summer on the coast: 1. Seahorses: There have been an unusual amount of seahorses washed up on beaches this year. This could be a good indicator that we have a healthy population in Dorset. Let us know if you find one! 2. Cushion starfish: In rockpools, the cushion star glides along on its myriad tiny tube-feet, as if sliding on ice. This small relative of star fish feeds by everting part of its stomach through its mouth to digest dead and decaying animals and seaweed. 3. Flat periwinkle: Look for the flat periwinkle in seaweedy pools. They range in colour from sunshine yellow, through burnt orange to chocolate brown and are easy to spot amongst the sea wrack fronds they graze on. The yellow shells are particularly easy to spot, looking like discarded sweetcorn kernels! By Sally Welbourn
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Wills, Property Protection Trusts and Lasting Power of Attorneys We discuss the difference between legal professionals and the benefits of home visits for clients.
We are often asked what is the advantage of using a member of the Society of Will Writers and Estate Planning Practitioners (SWW) over a more conventional high street solicitor. There are many good reasons, here are just a few: 1. Members of SWW are fully trained specialists in the field of will writing and estate planning. All have professional indemnity insurance, are regulated and adhere to the SWW code of practice. 2. Members also provide clients with the convenience of attending them in their own home and at a time that is suitable. 3. Taking instructions in the privacy of the client’s home is not only about convenience. In the absence of such a
service many people who need a Will or Power of Attorney’s would go without if they were housebound, elderly or frail and could not get to a high street solicitor.
As a member of SWW, Dorset & Wight Wills has a totally transparent pricing policy. Our prices are clearly shown in all our adverts and we will send you a full pricelist with confirmation of your FREE home visit appointment. We offer various packages to make the whole process of getting your affairs in order both simple and cost effective. It is estimated that 67% of people in the UK do not have a Will or Lasting Power of Attorney in place. With almost 1 million people living with dementia and the total growing yearly, perhaps now is the time to call Dorset & Wight Wills on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900.
Do you want to protect your family and loved ones? Probably the most important documents you will ever own. Wills & Power of Attorneys - £140 each
Special Offers: Complete Lasting Power of Attorney package for a couple. Includes all FOUR LPAs. £530 (A saving of £30)
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Complete Will and Power of Attorney packages available
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Book your FREE home visit now on 01202 065953 or 01983 623900 Ferndown, Dorset and Isle of Wight
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Community News
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THE
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A New Look! We have a brand new website for our clients to promote their goods and services, in addition to their advert in the magazines! It is fresh, bright and easy to use. www.purbeckpublications.co.uk
Our new website will also allow all groups, clubs and societies to promote their events freely. There will be community information to be able to easily find useful contacts and telephone numbers. Our advertisers will be able to feature their details with a link to their own website. There will be a blog each month for the residents to read, which will showcase an area in Dorset, Hampshire or Purbeck to visit. This of course will be written by our new Dorset Publications campervan - Daichi - The Dashing Dude! To see the first one visit www.purbeckpublications.co.uk/blog
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Household Tips
To water hanging baskets slowly and gently; place a handful of ice cubes in the centre of the basket and leave overnight. The cubes will thaw slowly whilst watering the plants. Perfect for warm summer days
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The Adventures of Daichi
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The Adventures of Daichi
The Purbeck Publications Camper Van Daichi, otherwise known as “The Dashing Dude”, our new Purbeck Publications Campervan, sees himself as a young, playful yet rather debonair kind of guy, so when he decided to take us to see the Dinosaur Footprints in the Purbecks, we were rather surprised. How can anything be that old!? (I did not look in the mirror this morning…) How on earth can these footprints be engraved for so long in the hard Purbeck stone? What a feat of nature. Our Jurassic Coastline is packed with amazing history for us to explore and marvel at, and Daichi could not wait to get us there. Dashing along the country roads, bouncing over the hills with magnificent views over the rolling countryside, Daichi was in his element. He is so glad he travelled over thousands of miles of terrain to finally arrive on our beautiful English soil.
Daichi braves the wind at Swanage
Daichi serves up lunch... with a view! The footprints can be found at Keats Quarry along the Priest’s Way on the Purbeck Coastline. Can you believe that these dinosaurs roamed our land some 140 million years ago! (Maybe I do not feel so bad about my age after all.) Yes, that long ago and we can still see their footprints today, fossilized in the rock. It is thought that this was a shallow lagoon where these brachiosaurs (translated as “arm lizard”) would gather to drink together. They were long necked plant eating dinosaurs, around 50 tonnes each, or five times the weight of a modern elephant, and measured more than 25 metres from nose to tail. Wow, that’s BIG! The environment was very different then too and shows the ever-changing climate that we live in. It is believed that this area was a sub-tropical wilderness of coastal forests and swamps. Over time, the footprints left in the soft mud were covered over by layers of
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17 rock and preserved as the fossils we see today. Hayden had great fun trying to step from footprint to footprint, to literally follow in the dinosaurs’ footsteps. He finished up leaping (boys…) across at full stride, but even that was not enough. These dinosaurs were massive. Quarrymen Kevin Keates and Trevor Haysom discovered this amazing find in 1997 when the site was still being worked and Daichi is certainly glad they did. What a find! The famous Dancing Ledge is nearby and Daichi was all ears when he found out that this pool was blasted out of the rocks by a former headmaster of Dunford School, so that the pupils could swim in the summer. The school sadly no longer exits but its salty water pool enjoyed by thousands over the years is a playful legacy it has left behind. It so happens that Hayden, our son had been doing his Duke of Edinburgh Award with his school, and by chance he had done his expedition in the Purbecks with his friends. They had walked for two full days, carrying all their equipment,
One small step for a dinosaur... from the car park at the Sandbanks Chain Ferry to Corfe Castle where they camped for the night, then onto Swanage the next day. They looked pretty exhausted, but all were smiling when they arrived triumphant at their destination. I am sure the dinosaurs would have done this route in no time, with those powerfully long, yet graceful legs. It is fascinating to think that these boys and girls in 2019 took a very similar route to those amazing, extinct creatures of yesteryear, some 140 million years ago. Now there is a thought… Daichi was very proud he took us to somewhere we had never been before. That is his purpose, with his chirpy step and tooting horn. Where will he take us next, I wonder? By Debbie Corney
Swotting up on their jurassic history
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Gardening Tips
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On Your Plot
Expanding your horizons Summer, sunshine and strawberries, June is a truly wonderful month! In this time of plentiful growth we take a look at making the most of your waste clippings by turning them into lovely rich compost to use next year, and also how to make the most of every inch of your space.
Jobs for June :-
• Take off the side shoots from tomato plants to avoid them becoming too bushy and overburdened with fruit. Water regularly. • Garlic that was planted in the Autumn should be maturing now. Lift when the leaves start to shrivel and leave to dry in a warm spot. • Keep planting - the moist soil, higher temperatures and long days are ideal growing conditions. French beans, courgettes and salad crops can all be sown now. • Watch out for pests! Think about protecting brassicas before caterpillars start to become a problem. Every year it amazes me how the plants respond so dramatically to the arrival of the warm weather. Anything sown or planted out in May seems to positively leap out of the ground and shoot skywards, in many cases quickly catching up with earlier sowings! Of course the lawn is no exception and if you don’t already have a composting system in place then why not set one up now and make use of some of those endless grass clippings? Ideally you want to have two (or even three) compost bins so that when one is ready to use for the garden you have another filling up and rotting down. You can buy allsorts of nifty looking, ready made, compost bins - some even have clever devices that make it easy to turn the whole bin to help the waste break down - but you don’t need anything fancy. You can just start a compost heap in an out of the way corner, enclosing it with old pallets, or wire mesh wrapped around four stakes if you want to keep it looking a little neater. So what should you compost?
Well any dead organic matter will decompose naturally but you should aim for a good mix of ‘green’ and ‘brown’ ingredients. Lawn trimmings, veg leaves and peelings provide the green element and you should add a reasonable balance of brown items such as shredded paper, straw, eggshells and even the contents of your vacuum cleaner bag. Turning the heap occasionally will accelerate the breakdown and covering with an old carpet when it is full will also help. Leave for several months and you should have some great compost! June is also the time of year when it is easy to start to run out of space on your plot. Everything puts on amazing growth spurts and you are suddenly left wondering where you are going to plant out those tomatoes that you’ve been nurturing in the greenhouse, or finding you’ve no room for the cabbages that you’d like to be eating later in the year. Time to expand your horizons and make full use of containers and of your borders. Look at the different varieties of lettuce and salad crops - many of these, along with cabbages, can add a splash of decorative, coloured foliage to your borders (and be eaten too!!!). Grow bags are wonderful for crops such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers. They’ll be happy in a sunny spot on your patio but do remember to water and feed regularly. Larger pots can house courgettes and pumpkins, with the exotic looking flowers adding a bright splash of colour. Even hanging baskets can get in on the grow your own act! Look for suitable strawberries or tomatoes and you could be treated to a bumper crop of luscious fruit tumbling down from above.
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Food & Drink
Tastes so good... Spanish Baked Eggs
A taste from the Costas – ideal served as lunch with a fresh green salad, and eaten al fresco (if the British Summer weather allows!) A perfect holiday reminder that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Ingredients for 4 servings 4 x large free range eggs 100g sliced chorizo 1 onion finely sliced 1 red/yellow pepper sliced 2 crushed garlic cloves ½ tsp paprika 400g can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp. olive oil Chopped parsley
1. Pre-heat oven to 200c/Fan180C/400F/Gas Mark 6 2. In a heated pan, add olive oil and lightly cook the chorizo and onion for about 4 minutes until soft. Add the pepper and cook. 3. Stir in the paprika and garlic and cook for about a minute before adding the tomatoes to the pan. Simmer until all ingredients are soft. 4. Pour into an ovenproof dish, make four wells and carefully crack the eggs over the mixture into each well, cover with foil and bake in pre-heated oven for approx. 10 minutes or until the eggs are just set but the yolks should still be runny.
Serve with: Green Salad Crusty/toasted bread
5. Optional – you can add some parsley to top the baked mixture Serve with a fresh green salad of your choice with crusty or toasted bread, and enjoy. Try varying the ingredients for new tastes, for example with extra peppers, sliced potato or even baked beans.
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Tel: 07836 369969
Call John on
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Oracle... Aerials Wessex Aerials............................................................ 5
Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................................................. 15
Attractions Blue Pool..................................................................... 5
Holiday Accommodation The Retreat at Rockley................................................ 8
Bathrooms The Kitchen & Bathroom Co....................................... 5
Home Care Services Bluebird Care............................................................. 23
Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................................................... 3 Duck & Rabbit Interiors............................................. 17
Kitchens The Kitchen & Bathroom Co....................................... 5
Builders Cambell Clarke Construction...................................... 23 Purbeck Home Improvements.................................... 1 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras................................................... 7 Carpenters Total Woodwork - Peter Albin..................................... 7 Community News Adventures of Daichi................................................. 16 Dorset Wildlife Trust: The Underwater World........... 12 Kids page................................................................... 10 New website launched!............................................. 14 On your plot: Expanding your horizons..................... 18 Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival.......... 8 Sudoku....................................................................... 21 Tastes so good: Spanish Baked Eggs.......................... 20 The Handwritten Letter Appreciation Society............. 6
Oven Cleaners Ovenking................................................................... 19 Painters & Decorators The Lady Decorator.................................................... 9 Pest Control Terminator Pest......................................................... 11 Plumbers C + C Plumbing........................................................... 15 CM Plumbing & Heating............................................ 19 FXR Heating & Plumbing........................................... 11 Gasways Heating........................................................ 7 Heatcare..................................................................... 3 Property Maintenance Cambell Clarke Construction...................................... 23 Purbeck Home Improvements.................................... 1 Total Woodwork - Peter Albin..................................... 7
Computer Services AJV Computing.......................................................... 15
Removals & Storage Purbeck Self Storage.................................................. 17
Dance School Stage Coach ............................................................... 9
Roofing Mallwood Roofing..................................................... 17
Dentists MouthPeace Dental Practice .................................... 24
Soft Furnishings Duck & Rabbit Interiors............................................. 11
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared...................................................... 19
Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors............................................... 2
Electricians J Taylor Electrical....................................................... 17
Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................................................. 13
Garage Doors Garolla........................................................................ 2
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Doors-Windows-Locks................................................ 9
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campbell clarke construction ltd
general building carpentry new build landscaping contracting groundworks brickwork a local building company based in the isle of purbeck
07760 108 773
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Prevention in Practice
It is possible to keep our own natural teeth healthy for a lifetime! The prevention of periodontal disease occurring is always much better than the need for a cure. If you are suffering from any of the following problems, we can help: receding, swollen, sensitive or bleeding gums, loose teeth, teeth that are moving or missing, bad breath, bad mouth taste or halitosis. Or perhaps you need dental implants? Periodontics is the recognised dental speciality that treats and deals with all the above problems. You can rest assured that the de Waal Specialist Dental Practice is here to diagnose, advise and complete your dental treatment. Dr Hendrik de Waal (pictured, below left) recently purchased the MouthPeace Private Dental Practice in Wool, near Wareham. Dr de Waal qualified as a general dentist in Pretoria, South Africa, in 1978. In 1987, he completed speciality training in Periodontics at Boston University, USA, obtaining a MScD (Periodontology). Dr de Waal is also a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology - one of the few outside the USA. Apart from being a general dentist, Dr de Waal is also registered as a Specialist Periodontist in the UK, Germany and the USA, with thirty-five years clinical experience in treating periodontal disease problems and, when required, placing dental implants. The early stages of periodontal (gum) problems manifest with silent, painless symptoms that often progress over many years, with the patient being unaware. By which time, the treatment is complicated or no longer possible, leading to tooth loss. Early diagnosis means this can be avoided. An hour-long diagnostic consultation with Dr de Waal includes X-Rays, diagnostic measurements and a costed treatment plan, if required. Also included in the price is a full mouth clean, completed by Dr de Waal. The cost is £150. We offer an excellent service for all of your dental requirements and look forward to meeting you at the de Waal MouthPeace Practice. We have free parking for all of our patients. For more information on these and other treatments, please visit our websites: www.specialist-periodontics.coom or www.de-waal.co.uk or visit our Facebook page: Dewaal Specialist Periodontics, Oral Surgery & Dental Implantology
For an appointment, please call 01929 462269 or email your contact details to: Wool@MouthPeace.com or MouthPeace.DeWaal@aol.com
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