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Introduction
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The Swanage
Dear Swanage, Studland, Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers, Ulwell and Durlston!
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Well we certainly had a cold spell for a while but spring is officially here On 20th March! A time many of us look forward to. New life, new growth and warmer weather! Time for a spring clean and out with the old and in with the new. I love it. Next month we will have our first adventure with “Daichi The Dashing Dude”! He is the new Purbeck Publications campervan and he is a bit of a character. There may be no holding him back… All good fun and I can’t wait to get back on the road visiting some new and exciting places right here on our beautiful South Coast.
Oracle
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Copy deadline for the April 2019 edition: 11th March 2019
Disclaimer: Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, the publisher cannot accept any liability to any party to loss or damage caused by errors or omissions resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. The Swanage Oracle does not officially endorse any advertising material included within the publication. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in any retrieval systems or transmitted in any form, without prior permission of the publisher.
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As always, your little Directory is full of useful local information as well as good local trades people who just love to help you. Stephen and I really appreciated you calling them when you need their services. As you know, we have been promoting local businesses for over 13 years now and are still as passionate as ever to keep the local community thriving. The index at the back is an easy reference for you to find who you are looking for quickly, or you could just grab a cuppa, get a comfy seat and have a read through. It may give you many ideas for a new look in the house or garden, or even something for yourself. Treat yourself to some time-out. Wishing you a wonderful month of March. Best Wishes,
Debbie & Stephen Useful Numbers Local Police Southern Electricity Transco Gas Emergency Swanage Hospital
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Train Enquires Wilts & Dorset Bus Wessex Water Emerg. Purbeck Distict Council
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Community News
New draft Purbeck Local Plan progresses to next stage A new Local Plan to help guide and shape future development in the area currently covered by Purbeck District Council has been submitted to an independent planning inspector for examination.
The Council engaged with town and parish councils, individuals, residents’ groups and planning professionals to produce the draft plan. It has also been the subject of public consultations in 2015, 2016 and 2018. Councillor Gary Suttle, Leader of Purbeck District Council, said: “We started reviewing the Purbeck Local Plan Part 1 in 2015, and many people expressed concerns during the 2016 consultation particularly about the number of extra homes in the plan. “We listened to their feedback and pledged to undertake a full review of the plan. The people of Purbeck are passionate about their local area and rightly so. Throughout the process, local opinions and views have been of paramount importance in shaping the plan we have submitted to the inspector. We thank all who have been involved.”
Schedule which will be examined alongside the local plan. The levy raises funds from qualifying new development to provide new infrastructure.
The examination process An inspector (appointed by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government Secretary of State) will now conduct an examination of the Purbeck Local Plan and CIL schedule. It is anticipated that the examination will include public oral hearing sessions. If the inspector considers changes are needed, there will be a further opportunity to comment prior to adoption by Dorset Council The plan will then be used to determine planning applications and secure funding within the area of the new authority currently covered by Purbeck District Council. Keep up-to-date at: www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/ purbeck-local-plan-submission
Using feedback received from the consultations and technical information gathered, the Purbeck Local Plan was prepared in 2018 and an opportunity provided last autumn to comment on the draft. Representations received have now been forwarded to the inspector to consider as part of the examination process. The Council has also reviewed the Community Infrastructure Levy Charging
Cllr Gary Suttle
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Fixed quote work
Loft conversions / Cut and truss roofing Dormer and Velux windows 1 & 2 fix carpentry / Kitchens fitted Laminate flooring Replacement fascias & guttering General repair work
Call Peter Albin Mobile 07834 983022 Home 01929 425048
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Community News
FREE Financial MOT at
Could your finances do with an MOT? If you find it difficult to budget, CAP money coaches can help you to build a balanced budget, and help you to budget, save and spend better. Next surgery: Friday 5th April - 9.30am to 12.30pm at Age UK Dorchester, Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Rd, Dorchester, DT1 1PW To book your FREE surgery appointment, please contact Age UK Dorchester on 01305 269444 ** Please note that CAP coaches are volunteers, not financial advisers, and they do not recommend or sell financial products
Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting Regular Garden Maintenance
Call John on 07494 595864
Central heating Boilers & Cylinders Bathrooms Boiler services Landlords Gas Safety Certificates Drain jetting
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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
info@campbellclarkeconstruction.com We’re with you every step of the way 24 hr service available on 01929 422445 or email: office @jamessmithfunerals.co.uk or find out more at www.jamessmithfunerals.co.uk
We can support all of your funeral needs and will guide you through this difficult time with professional advice, care and empathy
Funeral arrangements
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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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Quality Hand Made Curtains, Blinds & Soft Furnishings
BESPOKE SOFT FURNISHINGS Local Purbeck Workroom - Personal Service - Free Consultation
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Wildlife News
Talking about Wildlife...
Species of the month Can you remember the last time you saw a hedgehog? Or a robin? Did you used to see them, but perhaps not recently? These are the kinds of questions that we, Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT), need the answers to. And we’d like the public to help us.
In 2015 DWT started a citizen science project, ‘Species of the Month’ – asking the public to let us know when they’ve seen a certain species for each month of the year. Since, not only have thousands of records flown in, but so have your anecdotes about wildlife experiences, with many of you sharing your delight from a regular or occasional wildlife visitor in your local patch or garden. Recording and looking for both rare and common wildlife allows conservationists to monitor peaks and declines in wildlife populations. Something that’s in abundance now, might not be in 5 years’ time and these records could help identify trends to understand why this has happened. Wildlife also doesn’t recognise boundaries – it goes anywhere there is habitat and food, so recording what’s in your garden or local green spaces is just as important as conservation teams recording which species are on nature reserves. So, this new year, can you ‘look out’ for wildlife? Past species we’ve been interested in finding out more about include the easily identifiable robin, brimstone, house sparrow and hedgehog. If it’s something a little rarer, we’ll give you all the information you need to be able to identify it. In March we’re looking for the bee-fly pollinator, to kick start our Get Dorset Buzzing campaign!
Dark-edged Bee-fly
Photo: Chris Lawrence
Visit www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wildlife to record your sighting, and don’t forget to sign up to the e-newsletter so you can take part every month.
ABOUT THE DARK-EDGED BEE-FLY
The Dark-edged Bee-fly, or ‘Large Beefly’, looks rather like a bumble bee, with a long, straight proboscis that it uses to feed on nectar from spring flowers, such as primroses and violets. It is on the wing in the early spring, when it can often be seen in sunny patches. In flight, it is even more like a bee as it produces a high-pitched buzz. This species of bee-fly is common, but the Heath and Mottled Bee-flies are much rarer.
HOW TO IDENTIFY
Looking like a bee, the Dark-edged Bee-fly has yellowy-brown hair on its body, long, spindly legs, and a long proboscis. The wings have dark markings along their leading edges, hence it’s common name. There are several species of bee-fly in the UK, which can be very difficult to tell apart; the Darkedged Bee-fly has a dark edge, while others have plainer, translucent wings. By Sally Welbourn
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Report urges retirees to register LPAs to avoid ‘later-life financial crisis’ A new report suggests that four-fifths of retirees who are taking advantage of pension freedoms may face a ‘later-life financial crisis’. According to a report from Zurich, the risk – estimated to affect 345,000 retirees – stems from their lack of having a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA), potentially hindering them from obtaining financial help should they become ill or lose mental capacity. Without providing a family member or trusted friend with the legal authority to make this kind of decision, the Courts would have to become involved should the individual no longer be able to make decisions themselves. Commenting on the findings of the report Mr Skilton of Dorset & Wight Wills highlighted the important purpose which LPA’s serve in later life decision making, particularly since the pension freedoms were introduced.
He said: “Registering an LPA has become even more important since the pension reforms. Thousands of people are now making complex decisions on their pension into old age, when the risk of developing a sudden illness or condition such as dementia increases. “Despite this, many are unprepared for a sudden health shock or a decline in their mental abilities. The time to set up an LPA is well before you need it, and pension providers should be highlighting this to their customers. “With more and more people moving into drawdown, this is creating a ticking time bomb that could leave thousands of people facing a potential later-life financial crisis. It is vital that people plan for a time when managing their pension might become hard, or even impossible, and speaking to Dorset and Wight Wills is one of the best ways to do this.”
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Community News
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Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation We are very grateful to our young volunteers who help us in various ways and we thought it would be good to hear directly from them. “Three years ago I joined PYCF. I came to make friends after moving schools due to a bullying incident. Upon joining the club not only did I make new friends but was offered the support I needed. After 2 years I was offered a volunteering job here where I gained some really helpful qualifications such as my Duke of Edinburgh award and a level 2 youth work course. These really helped me get my confidence back as I learned new skills and met new people Each week is different and we are even involved with BBC young reporters project.” “When I started volunteering at the youth club I was nervous about how things would go and how young people would be. After the first week the other volunteers made me feel more comfortable and more engaged. Volunteering allowed me to come out of my shell and talk to others easier. I have learnt how to deal with different situations placed in front of me and how to deal with people.”
“I love coming to the youth centre because it’s a place I can come when I am upset or when I want to sit back and relax. The staff and all the volunteers are so fun.” Young volunteers give opportunity for young people to talk across a range of ages knowing that qualified staff are there to back up when needed. To find out more about joining or volunteering at youth clubs in Corfe, Wool or Wareham please contact us: Email: office@pycf.org.uk Tel: 01929 552934 The Purbeck Youth & Community Foundation centre is situated next door to the Purbeck Sports centre behind Purbeck school. Soon we will have our new signs in place.
One of the younger members summed it up:
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All Grass Landscapes
We are an independent local company that specializes in all aspects of landscaping.
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Household Tips Oven cleaning: To reduce the frequency of oven cleaning, try lining the bottom of your oven with aluminium foil cut to size. The foil catches drips and grease and can be easily replaced when dirty. Saving you time and effort !
Computer Problems? For prompt and friendly help call Alan on:
01929 480529 or 07710 835905
E-mail & internet support • Wireless network & printer setup • PC & Laptop repairs • Virus removal Custom-built PCs • Home & Small Business visits No call-out charge • Over 20 years experience
Will on 01929 500450 or 07522 987090 and we will arrange to visit you.
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Gasways Heating 367 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NP ALL HEATING SERVICES INCLUDING: • • • • •
Boilers Installed Full Central Heating Systems Boiler Maintenance and Breakdowns Domestic and Commercial All LPG work undertaken
ALSO ALL GENERAL PLUMBING
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Community News
DORSET THEATRE GOERS CLUB:
PURBECK BRANCH - URGENT APPEAL This very well loved organisation which arranges trips from the Purbeck area to provincial theatres (generally monthly) is in desperate need of new committee members to continue the smooth running of the club. Following resignations from longstanding committee members, we urgently need a secretary, another person to book theatre tickets and coaches, and someone else to keep the membership records up to date. Computer literacy would
Across
be a most helpful asset. The Committee meets every other month to look at future shows coming up in the region and decide which ones to see, and the work is shared between the whole committee. Without any replacement help, it is likely that the club will have to stop running, so please consider if you can help in any way. To make contact, please email Carol Payne at pearcepayne@talktalk.net or call 01929 425458.
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1 Providing employees (8) 5 Hunting expedition (6) 9 An orientation or philosophy (8) 10 What movies are projected onto (6) 12 One who studies the past (9) 13 Avoid (5) 14 Highly excited (4) 16 Left out (7) 19 Actress/singer Judy _______ (7) 21 Crimp or bend (4) 24 Memos (5) 25 Unshaken (9) 27 In a crooked line (6) 28 Trachea (8) 29 Not dots (6) 30 Contracts to lease transportation (8)
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11 Pearly-shelled mussel (4) 15 Crystal (9) 17 Suffered pain or anguish (8) 18 People who are mentored (8) 20 Beat thoroughly in a competition (4)
21 A Jewish prayer of mourning (7) 22 Pace (6) 23 Bovine mammary glands (6) 26 Beneath (5)
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MALLWOOD ROOFING LTD
A local family business with over 45 years experience. High Performance Felt, Cold Applied Liquid Systems, Single Ply Membranes, Tiling & Slating. All new work fully guaranteed. Full Public Liability Insurance. For a no obligation quote call Matt or Steve:
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J Taylor Electrical • • • • • • • •
NICEIC approved contractor Established 2002 Friendly Swanage based service Small jobs in the home Domestic and commercial work Inspection and testing Replacement fuseboxes Electrical control systems for central and under floor heating
Call John on
Swanage 422989 or 07966 167978
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Food & Drink
Naturally good... Apricot and passion fruit ‘flan de Queso’ with spiced roasted pears
Ingredients for 4-6 servings: For the flan 120ml full fat milk 240ml double cream 100g full fat cream cheese 2 free range eggs 8 large moist dried apricots 1 tbsp honey One passion fruit 2 tbsp lemon juice For the roasted pears 2 pears Pinch ground cinnamon Pinch ground ginger 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Ryan Turner, real food and low-carb chef - www.thefoodbible.com
1. Preheat the oven to 300F/150c. 2. Place the milk and dried apricots into a small saucepan and bring to the boil. Then remove from the heat and leave to rest for 20 minutes to let the apricots soak up some moisture and become plump. 3. Prepare the passion fruit by scraping out the seeds into a sieve above a bowl, use a metal spoon to scrape the seeds against the sieve to remove as much of the juice as possible, discard the seeds and add the juice to the mixture. 4. Place all of the ingredients for the flan into a blender and blitz on full speed for 2 minutes until all of the ingredients are well combined and smooth, pass this mixture through a sieve into a jug and then use this to fill 4 ramekins (or 6 ramekins if you want smaller portions). 5. Place the ramekins into a large roasting tray and pour in enough hot, but not boiling, water to come halfway up their outsides. (This is called a bain-marie or water bath). 6. Place the bain-marie onto the center shelf of the oven being careful not to spill any water into the ramekins which will ruin the flans (a tip to make life easier is to place the baking dish with the ramekins halfway into the oven before adding the water to the dish). 7. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the custards are just set but still a bit wobbly in the middle. Remove the ramekins from the water and set aside to cool to room temperature. Chill until needed for at least 3 hours but preferably overnight. 8. When you are ready to serve the flans, prepare the roasted pears. Peel, core and slice the pears and place onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle the pears with the ground ginger and cinnamon and add the butter. Place into a preheated oven at 350F/180c for approximately 20 minutes until the pears are soft and the edges are turning golden brown and caramelized. 9. Spoon the roasted pears on top of the flans and serve.
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What’s On 2019… Dorset Light Photography Club Exhibition
Fire & The Future: Mr Martin Ellis
An exhibition of the exciting work of the Dorset Light Photography Club in Purbeck. When? 1st March - 17th March Where? Discovery Centre, Knoll Beach, Studland
Clandon Park: The Fire and the Future, Speaker Mr Martin Ellis, Wimborne Civic Society. £3 Visitors, £1 Members. When? 19th March 8pm Where? Allendale Centre, Wimborne
Medieval Craft Explore the Outer Bailey and try your hand at medieval craftsmanship. Perhaps help daub the wattle walls on the stonemasons’ lodge or make and decorate a clay tile to take home with you. When? 9th & 10th March 10am - 5pm Where? Corfe Castle
The Bee Friendly Garden: Neil Lovesay Wimborne Horticultural Society Lecture: The Bee Friendly Garden by Neil Lovesay. When? 11th March 2pm Where? Allendale Centre, Wimborne
Dorset Wildlife Trust Talks Butterflies of the world - a joint talk with the Dorset Butterfly Conservation: Illustrated talks about a variety of nature related subjects. You don’t need to be a member to attend - all are welcome. £2.50 admission fee to include tea/coffee and biscuits. When? 12th March 7.30pm - 9.30pm Where? Carter Community School, Hamworthy, Poole
Durlston Country Park: The Wareham Whalers Live Music with The Wareham Whalers Wareham Whalers will be singing shanties and sea songs to celebrate the poet Cicely Fox Smith (1882-1954), who wrote almost 700 poems and numerous books including a book of shanties that she collected from sailors. Excerpts from her poetry and writing will be included. £6 (parking incl with advance sales) In the Fine Foundation Gallery: 7.30pm. When? 22nd March 7.30pm Where? Durlston Castle, Swanage
An Audience with King Henry VIII The ‘King’, who is engaged upon Royal Progress about his Realm, appears as if in the Chamber of a great house (historically, when on ‘Progress’, the King would afford local people access to their Monarch!) The First Act encompasses the years up to the death of Queen Jane Seymour, the third wife, in 1537. After the interval, the Second Act runs to the year 1544, following the marriage to the sixth wife (Queen Catherine Parr); and is followed
by a Q&A session in which the audience is encouraged to ask direct questions. Adult: £13.50 per ticket. Child: £5.00 per ticket, Family: £37.00 per ticket. When? 22nd March 7.30pm - 9.30pm Where? Highcliffe Castle
Coastal Foraging and Edible Seaweed Course Join us on a seashore scavenge to forage for coastal plants and hunt down the very best of our Dorset seaweed, pull in pots and hunt out razor clams. Learn what wild species are edible, how to harvest them, their medicinal properties and how to prepare them for eating. We end this foray with a heart warming soup on the beach flavoured with one of the wild ingredients we have shown you. Half day £40pp adults, £20pp for children (age 8+) all equipment included. We also run shorter two hour foraging walks for families with younger children (free to under 4s). When? 23rd March 1.30pm - 4.30pm Where? Fore / Adventure, MIddle Beach, Swanage
The Flying Scotsman @ Swanage Railway The most famous steam locomotive in the world, Flying Scotsman, is due to visit the Swanage Railway and be reunited with a rare Devon Belle Pullman observation carriage for the first time in almost 50 years. Between 1969 and 1972 Flying Scotsman ran with the Devon Belle Car 14 during a tour of the US. The company running the tour went bankrupt and Flying Scotsman was returned home but the Pullman observation carriage remained in the US. Flying Scotsman will
be hauling five seven-carriage trains a day from Swanage to Corfe Castle and Norden for five days – from 22 March to 26 March. See our website for latest details! www.swanagerailway.co.uk When? 22nd to 26th March Where? Swanage Railway, Swanage
Bournemouth Orchid Fair & Show A fabulous and spectacular display of the worlds most desired flowers, set in the grand and historic Highcliffe Castle. Hosted by Bournemouth Orchid Society to celebrate its 60?? Anniversary Exquisite & intriguing orchid displays Orchids & other quality items for sale Free cultural advice & orchid clinic Repotting Service from £1 Orchid Talks Cafe & Car park on site RHS Orchid Committee BOC Judging Symposium Entrance fee- £2.00 per person. When? 30th & 31st March 10am - 4.30pm Where? Highcliffe Castle
Poole Dream Machines Every Tuesday from 2nd April to 24th September. The event creates a unique, exciting atmosphere as bikers and spectators enjoy a relaxed evening on Poole Quay. The backdrop of the quay and harbour offers the perfect location and there is a great selection of waterside cafes, bars, restaurants and food kiosks offering refreshment, many with bike night specials on their menus. When? 2nd April 6pm - 10pm Where? Poole Quay
To keep up to date with what’s on in Dorset go to:
www.WhatsOnInDorset.co.uk
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Oracle... Bathrooms The Kitchen & Bathroom Co....................................... 5 Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds............................................................... 3 Broadview Shading Solutions.................................... 24 Duck & Rabbit Interiors............................................. 17 Builders Cambell Clarke Construction....................................... 9 Purbeck Home Improvements.................................... 1 Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras................................................... 7 Carpenters Total Woodwork - Peter Albin..................................... 7
Garden Services All Grass Landscapes................................................. 15 Parsley the Gardener.................................................. 8 Home Care Services Bluebird Care.............................................................. 5 Kitchens The Kitchen & Bathroom Co....................................... 5 Oven Cleaners Ovenking................................................................... 19 Painters & Decorators The Lady Decorator................................................... 17 Pest Control Terminator Pest......................................................... 11
Community News Age UK Dorchester hosts free finance workshop........ 8 Dorset Theatre Goers Club - Purbeck Branch............ 16 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Species of the month.............................................. 12 Kaleidoscope: Charity Concert................................... 24 Kids page................................................................... 10 New draft Purbeck Local Plan progresses to next stage.......................................... 6 Purbeck Youth Community Foundation..................... 14 Swanage Painting Club Coffee Morning..................... 8 What’s On in Dorset.................................................. 20
Plumbers C + C Plumbing............................................................ 7 CM Plumbing & Heating............................................ 19 FXR Heating & Plumbing........................................... 11 Gasways Heating....................................................... 15 Heatcare..................................................................... 3 Purbeck Plumbing, Heating & Drainage..................... 8
Computer Services AJV Computing.......................................................... 15
Removals & Storage Purbeck Self Storage.................................................. 17
Dentists Mouthpeace Dental Practice..................................... 23
Roofing Mallwood Roofing..................................................... 17
Drainage Services All Drains Cleared...................................................... 19 Electricians J Taylor Electrical....................................................... 17 Funeral Directors James Smith................................................................ 9 Garage Doors Garolla........................................................................ 2
Property Maintenance Cambell Clarke Construction....................................... 9 Purbeck Home Improvements.................................... 1 Total Woodwork - Peter Albin..................................... 7
Soft Furnishings Duck & Rabbit Interiors............................................. 11 Waste Services Philip Trim Contractors............................................... 2 Will Writing Services Dorset & Wight Wills................................................. 13 Windows, Doors & Conservatories Doors - Windows - Locks............................................ 15 GS Windows.............................................................. 24
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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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