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Introduction
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Dear Swanage, Studland, Worth Matravers, Langton Matravers and Ulwell!
Edition 90
Summer is on its way...we hope! Stephen, Hayden and myself, with my Mum and Dad, have just returned from a fantastic week away on the Island of Santorini, Greece. The weather was perfect, not too hot but warm enough to swim in the sea and sunbathe on the black volcanic beaches of Perissa. Since their season had not yet begun, there were no huge crowds, but enough going on to keep us entertained. The pool at the hotel had water in it too, which I was pleased about, having been disappointed in Spain this time last year. With Hayden, who loves his swimming so much, it can be pretty disheartening seeing an empty hole that needs renovating instead of blue glistening water. We stayed at a place called “Happy Fish” (quite appropriate) and I would highly recommend it. The local people were lovely and we were well looked after. An excellent week all round!
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Back to reality now, though you will read in “The Adventures of Nellie” that we have a good old British camping trip lined up for August! We do hope you enjoy reading our articles here in The Swanage Oracle. Please use the trades and services inside and do mention us when making any calls or bookings. This keeps the magazine alive and makes all our work worthwhile. The lucky winner of the wordsearch last month was Chantel Marriott. Well done to you! We would like to wish you a great month of May. Kind regards,
Debbie & Stephen Corney Cover photo courtesy of Robin Boultwood
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Need an Entertainer? (Swanage Based)
Children’s Parties : Family Celebrations : Fetes, Fairs, Festivals
Contact Kevin on 01929 792572 or 07971 250222
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Magician : Circus Performer : Street Entertainer
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Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community Community News
Become a Dementia Friend
Since our launch last May, Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community have been busy holding Dementia Awareness sessions to local businesses, groups and groups of individual residents in the Swanage area. So far, we have signed up 49 people to become Dementia Friends, joining the 1,480,000 others throughout the UK
Free Awareness Sessions
Becoming a Dementia Friend gives an understanding of dementia and the small things we can all do to make a difference. Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community offer free one hour Dementia Awareness sessions to all businesses, shops, organizations and residents. Sessions can be held at your own premises. For more information and to find out when the next session is planned, please contact and leave your name at: Swanage Library, High Street, Swanage, BH19 2NU • Tel: 01929 423485
Safe Havens
Alzheimer’s Society, the Dorset Police and Emergency Services are very close to working with numerous Dorset Community Hospitals, Nursing Homes and Rest Homes to recognise Safe Havens across Dorset. If people living with dementia have become lost or confused about where they live, the Emergency Services will be able to take them to a Safe Haven until they can make contact with their carer.
Dorset launches Dementia “home safety bracelet” Scheme
A free identification bracelet is now available to help residents in Dorset who have problems with their memory. A ‘Home Safety’ bracelet, available from Dorset
County Council, will help emergency services identify someone if they become lost or confused and forget where they live. The bracelet contains a metal plaque engraved with a community alarm phone number and a unique PIN number that will enable police or health workers to contact the person’s carer. Carers are encouraged to join the scheme, giving their contact details and the name and home address of the person with dementia. The details are then held on a database shared with only emergency services - no information is shared with other agencies or the public. Anyone with dementia is entitled to a bracelet. It looks like a watch strap and is adjustable, but c annot be removed by the wearer. For more information contact: www.mylifemycare.com/Memory-loss-anddementia or Tel: 01305 755800
Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community Invite you to Join us to
Celebrate our First Birthday
Dorset Cream Tea Party Music Fun & Entertainment Thursday 19th May 2.00pm to 4.00 pm
Purbeck House Hotel, High Street Entry by ticket only - £6.50 Tickets can be obtained from Pursenalities, Institute Rd or Corbens Estate Agents, Station Rd or ring Jean on 01929 425521
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SELF STORAGE UNITS TO LET (for private use)
Insulated, Individually Alarmed for Furniture, Classic Cars or Documents
East Stoke, Wareham
Tel: 07836 369969 E: mb@malcolmbarnes.co.uk www.purbeckselfstorage.co.uk
Upton Farm, Upton, Ringstead, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8NE Heatcare UK LTD are OFTEC and Gas safe qualified and registered. We are able to cater for all of your oil heating needs including commercial, on top of providing our expert knowledge and services in both mains gas and LPG.
• Service checks available • No call out charge • Fast response • All work guaranteed • Increased warranties on Worcester products • Heating • Plumbing • Leadwork
To book your service or work contact us on 01305 853970 or 07557 990715
or email us at heatcareukltd@aol.com Visit our website:
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Purbeck
Railway Circle Friday 20th May
“Update on Project Wareham”
A further presentation by Frank Roberts to review the current state of the Project. Frank is the Swanage Railway Project Manager for Project Wareham. Harmans Cross Village Hall, Haycrafts Lane, Harmans Cross. 7.00 for 7.30pm EVERYONE WELCOME For more information please phone
01929 554765
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IDEAL SKIP HIRE Skips from 2 - 40yds SAND, GRAVEL HARDCORE, SHINGLE & TOP SOIL Available loose or in 25kg & 1 ton bags Delivery or collection
Trade & DIY Customers Welcome
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DCC DORSET CHARITIES CONFERENCE
The Annual Dorset Charities Conference 10am - 5pm Monday 13th June 2016 Queen Elizabeth’s School, Wimborne This year’s event includes: • Pop-up Banners and Delegate Packs
• Seminars and presentations
• Networking opportunities • Lunch and refreshments
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A new look for your old kitchen this Spring... Have you always wanted the kitchen of your dreams, but can’t quite justify paying the expensive price tag that comes with it? Now you can by just swapping the doors and worktops.
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Adventures of Nellie
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The Adventures of Nellie The Purbeck Publications Camper Van For those who are new to the area, or have are receiving your local Directory for the first time (as we have extended our reach recently), I would like to (re) introduce you to Nellie. Nellie is a Nissan Elgrand Campervan. She is somewhat overweight with long black skirts to cover up her rather large thighs... and she is getting on a bit. She is over 200,000kms old in fact. Can you believe it? So Nellie has been around and sometimes has a cheeky sense of humour to get her through the day. She has been part of the family for three and a half years and takes us all over Dorset, Purbeck and Hampshire for trips out. These little ‘stories’ can give you an idea of where to go, what to do, hopefully make you smile and help brighten up your day. They are fun and not meant to be taken too seriously, though occasionally Nellie has some sound advice she
Stuart of Camping World, helping us out
Nellie outside Camping World
likes to give. Women are like that aren’t they... and she is always right of course! Last month Nellie was rather excited as we have booked a camping trip to Devon in August where Hayden, our son will take part in his first Surf Life Saving Competition in the sea. Wow, we can’t wait! Hayden has been a keen swimmer for some time and joined the Branksome Chine Surf Life Saving Club just a few months ago. That was Nellie’s idea, for those who remember one of my last stories. She is very happy to keep Hayden off the computer as much as possible and out enjoying himself. This can be a challenge as we all know... Well, in preparation for our full week’s camping trip Nellie decided we needed some new equipment. After all she knows how much I like to sit in the sun, drinking
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coffee, WATCHING Hayden running around. So off we all set for Camping World on Ringwood Road at Three Legged Cross. What a place! Nellie was dazzled. Everything you need for camping whether it is a new sleeping bag, a huge tent or awning, barbecue equipment, cups and saucers, mugs (always useful...), chairs (even more useful), gas, pipes for this, pipes for that, clothes, shoes, the list goes on and on and all at GREAT prices! We wandered around for ages. Once Hayden had what he wanted he suggested he went to keep Nellie company in the car park. A very good excuse me thinks as his phone with his games were there awaiting him. Still he had been off the electronics for at least half an hour! The staff at Camping World are extremely helpful and very patient. They have to be with me, as I was trying this chair, that lounger, looking at the different patterns on the crockery. Well you have to get it right don’t you? We can’t have Nellie having all sorts of odd colours and patterns. That just wouldn’t be right. Really! Well we got all that we wanted. I now have a very comfortable deluxe
Nellie is excited about all her new “toys”
recliner with a cup holder for that very important cup of coffee made with Nellie’s bright red whistling kettle, small chairs for the beach and walks, a new table and chairs for meal times, a bright light for the awning so I can see where I am going at night (it can get embarrassing in the dark, tripping over all the bags and shoes, suddenly hearing “aaahhh... clunk” coming from the tent...), new cutlery and crockery so I can leave the kitchen alone, a windbreak as will be camping in England after all, and a small cafetiere for those ‘stronger, real coffee’ moments. Nellie was extremely happy with all her new belongings and excitedly wanted to try them all, as soon as we were home. Us girls do like our shopping trips don’t we. Where will Nellie take us next...? By Debbie Corney
Tel: 01202 826822
Ringwood Road, Three Legged Cross, Wimborne, Dorset, BH21 6RD
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Wildlife News
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Talking about Wildlife... Bee friendly to garden wildlife Most gardeners are aware of the importance of keeping biodiversity in mind when planning their activities for the season to come. As many species’ natural habitats have diminished over the years, the importance of gardens supporting wildlife has become immeasurable, and Dorset Wildlife Trust’s competition encourages wildlife enthusiasts to create a haven for all sizes and species of wildlife. By creating a wildlife friendly environment you also benefit from having a stunning outdoors space with glorious colours and by being able to observe the many wildlife denizens of your creation from your doorstep. The main focus is perhaps the choice of right plants; choose a mix of preferably native flowers and other plants to provide nectar and pollen for as long as possible. Bees, butterflies and other insects will grace your creation with their presence, carrying out their invaluable function of pollination. Best plants for pollen are Wildlife friendly pond Photo: Briony Baxter
Bee Hotels
Photo: Jane Adams
hardy natives such as honeysuckle and foxglove, and providing a water feature, even a small one, is another easy ways to add wildlife value to your garden space. It need not be a pond; even a small source of water will suffice, but if you do have a pond, dragonflies, small amphibians and birds will all benefit. Most gardeners are well aware of safety precautions but it is always worth mentioning that ponds can be deadly to small mammals, such as hedgehogs, and even cats. Therefore, a shallow pond with sliding edges is best, enabling small animals to climb out, and always remember to cover the pond at night. There are numerous more ways of supporting wildlife in your garden. For more tips and advice, as well as information on this year’s Wildlife Friendly Garden Competition, visit: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/wfgc By DWT Volunteer Niina Silvennoinen
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Gardening Tips
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On Your Plot Courgettes
There are not many vegetables that are as rewarding,.and.easy.to.grow,.as.courgett.es... Now.is.a.great.ti.me.to.get.them.started,. they’ll pop up quickly and soon be supplying you.with.more.tasty.courgett.es.than.you. know what to do with!
Jobs for May :-
• Keep on earthing up your potatoes to prevent the tubers from turning green. • If you’re planted peas don’t forget that they’ll need some support from sticks or netting that they can climb up. • With snow in April you’ll probably need to catch up with sowing crops that it was too cold for last month. • As the risk of frost passes, tender crops such as tomatoes or peppers can either be planted out, or on into grow bags. • Start winter greens such as cabbages, sprouting broccoli and Brussels sprouts in a seedbed for transplanting to their final positions later.
If you’ve lost seedlings or had trouble getting them started with all the cold weather don’t forget that you can always buy plants that have already been started. Buying young plants in is a great way to experiment with different varieties too - with so many types of tomato available it’s more fun to have several plants, each of different kinds, than half a dozen all the same. There’s a good plant stand at the monthly farmers market, and several garden centres or local growers nearby. May is the time to start off that wonderfully easy vegetable - the courgette. If you’ve never grown courgettes before then I can highly recommend it as they give such a high yield from even just a couple of plants. In fact that would be my main advice - don’t be tempted to grow too many or you’ll be inundated! Plant the seeds undercover or on a windowsill from the beginning of the month. Put two seeds to a pot, laying them on their sides and covering with about 1” of compost. They usually germinate in a week to ten days and grow
pretty rapidly. Remove the weaker of the seedlings (I always feel guilty when I do this! If it looks good I re-pot it). When the seedlings have four to 6 leaves start to harden off by placing outside during the day. Plant out after all risk of frost has passed. You can also start courgettes outside, directly into the bed in which they’ll grow but I’d wait until later in the month when the soil is a bit warmer. The plants will grow quickly, producing exotic looking yellow flowers (look out for recipes for the flowers too). For maximum yields the plants should be harvested regularly. Tiny courgettes are very tasty, and don’t be tempted too turn your back on the plants for too long as they grow large at an amazing rate! Be careful with watering when seedlings as the stems can rot, but they’ll need plenty of water once they have grown. If you’re short of space courgettes can be grown in grow bags, planting two to a bag. With summer in mind, don’t forget to keep planting your salad crops. As well as the traditional lettuce there are a host of other salad leaves that can be grown, and it’s usually possible to buy packets of mixed salad seeds. Get in the habit of planting some at least once a fortnight - use some of the leaves to cut and come again for tasty fresh salad, transplanting some lettuces outside and allowing them to grow on to full size. If you planted beetroot seeds out in March or April the chances are that they’ll have suffered with the very cold weather that we had last month. Another row sown now may well give you much better results. Fancy your own, home grown, Brussels sprouts with Christmas dinner? They need quite a long growing time, so think about starting them around now.
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Boilers installed Full Central Heating Systems Boiler breakdowns and repairs Boiler servicing and maintenance Full breakdown & maintenance work
Georgian Gems Supporting musicians through The Michael James Music Trust
Established in 1981 in memory of the young organist and conductor Michael James BA, FRCO, to discover, promote, educate and support gifted young musicians. Based in Wimborne Minster, the charity has its local representative as Brian Barker, proprietor of quaint and attractive Georgian Gems in Swanage High Street. Since the Trust was established, over 550 students have been helped to reach their goals in the field of music. Goals which they may not have otherwise achieved. The Trust is funded by annual concerts, by donations and personal covenants or capital gifts. If you would like to support the Trust or find out more, please contact Brian.
Georgian Gems, 28 High Street Swanage, BH19 2NU
Tel: 01929 424697 www.georgiangems.co.uk
Verbal valuations £1 • Any item Proceeds to go to The Michael James Music Trust Reg. Charity no. 283943
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Motoring
Auto Biographies
Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line By Tim Barnes-Clay, www.carwriteups.co.uk
If you love pomp and ceremony, you will adore this broad-shouldered offering from Mercedes-Benz. The GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line, on test here, doesn’t know the meaning of ‘subtle’. It doesn’t need to. After all, why buy a machine of this magnitude if you don’t want people to notice you? The car’s looks will divide opinion. It’s a bit like looking at a certain well-known, generous-nosed, French actor. Some women swoon, other’s scowl at the sight of him. But, whether you think the GLE is handsome or hideous, it is definitely mesmerising. So, what exactly is the GLE Coupe all about? Well, it’s Mercedes-Benz’s answer to super-SUVs, such as the Porsche Cayenne, Range Rover Sport and BMW X6. The goliath houses either a 3.0 litre V6 diesel, churning out 255bhp or a far less sensible V6 petrol, producing 362bhp. Both engines come hooked up to a slick-shifting nine-speed automatic ‘box. Behind the wheel, the diesel model has more than enough pull for British roads and, in AMG Line trim, you can either waft or thunder along encased in splendid surroundings. Kit includes: heated front seats, climate control, a DAB radio tuner, auto dimming and folding mirrors, parking sensors and a reversing camera. On the move, body roll is not really noticeable – which, considering the heft of the GLE, is a feat of engineering and design in itself. The permanent four-wheel drive set-up provides tons of traction, too, so the mighty Merc is safe, as well as talented at delivering driving enjoyment. You can sharpen up the steering and throttle response, and you can even adjust the air suspension at the touch of button. For instance, the Stuttgart’s firm’s ‘Sport’ setting just ups the ante a bit, providing a
heavier steering reaction and a more ‘on-rails’ like experience through corners. But, if you don’t want your passengers throwing up, the Merc is best left in its standard ‘Comfort’ mode. Here, the SUV is in its ‘natural’ state, allowing you to control its power in a more measured way, while the well-weighted steering guides the car through twisty tarmac effortlessly, rather than crazily. The air-suspension hides the fact that you’re riding around on 21 inch alloys by soaking up even the evillest of potholes. There is only one price to pay for the awesomely outsized wheels – and that’s a bit of extra noise. This is only really noticeable at motorway speed, but combined with 70mph wind-blast around the wing mirrors, the calm of the otherwise hushed cabin can become threatened at times. The GLE Coupe will take five-up, no problem - and even though it’s a coupe, rear passenger head and leg-space is ample. Only six-footers, upwards, will be vaguely bothered by the low-slung roofline. Room in the boot is very good, too, with plenty of space for a pushchair and the weekly shop, or a stack of suitcases. Only the high load lip rains on the parade, making the lifting of heavy items into the cargo area more of a chore than it should be. When all is said and done, the Mercedes-Benz GLE 350d Coupe 4Matic AMG Line is a well-appointed, fine-driving vehicle. The engine and automatic gearbox are nothing short of perfect; the steering response and handling are bang on the money – and even the sophisticated switchgear takes some beating.
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Max speed: 140mph 0-62 mph: 7.0 secs Combined mpg: 39.2 Engine: 2987ccV6 turbo diesel CO2: 187 g/km Price: £60,680
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J Taylor Electrical • • • •
NICEIC approved contractor Established 2002 Friendly Swanage based service From small jobs in the home to rewires and commercial work • Inspection and testing • Replacement fuseboxes • Electrical control systems for central and under floor heating
Call John on
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If you find yourself running out of space to keep your books there’s no need to panic. Utilise your books to help fill empty space in any room by stacking them or displaying them on flat surfaces such as a coffee table or a desk. Either stack them neatly or slightly angled. This then makes them a nice focus to catch someone’s eye and you don’t have to throw any away!
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Index of advertisers
Your quick guide to everyone and everything in your Oracle... Accountants Ward Goodman.................................................... 12
Financial Services Ward Goodman.................................................... 12
Bars, Pubs & Restaurants Bull & Boat........................................................... 11
Foot Care Specialists West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic............................ 3
Bathrooms C+C Plumbing & Bathrooms................................. 9
Funeral Directors James Smith.......................................................... 10
Bedrooms Custom Creations................................................. 24
Furniture Custom Creations................................................. 31
Blinds, Curtains & Shutters Ashley Blinds......................................................... 3
Health & Care Careline................................................................ 12
Books Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health.... 10
Jewellers Georgian Gems..................................................... 19
Builders JM Brickwork & Fencing....................................... 3 Purbeck Home Improvements.............................. 1
Kitchens Custom Creations................................................. 24 Dream Doors........................................................ 13
Cameras Rocky Rock Cameras............................................. 21 Carpenters Total Woodwork - Peter Albin............................... 21 Carpets & Flooring Peter Newman Flooring........................................ 23 Commercial Property Agents Sibbett Gregory.................................................... 24 Community News Adventures of Nellie............................................. 14 Dorset Wildlife Trust: Bee friendly to garden wildlife........................... 16 Michael James Music Trust................................... 19 Motoring: Mercedes Benz GLE 350D Coupe......... 20 On your plot: Courgettes...................................... 18 Purbeck District Council News................................ 8 Swanage Area Dementia Friendly Community..... 6
Pest Control Terminator Pest.................................................... 7 Plumbers C+C Plumbing....................................................... 9 Gasways Heating.................................................. 19 Heatcare............................................................... 7 Heatwise............................................................... 2 Property Maintenance Total Woodwork - Peter Albin............................... 21 Puzzles & Competitions Prize Wordsearch.................................................. 17 Self Storage Purbeck Self Storage............................................. 7 Skip Hire Ideal Skips............................................................. 11
Computer Services AJV Computing..................................................... 21
Taxis DMB Cars.............................................................. 23
Electricians J Taylor Electrical.................................................. 21
Tool & Plant Hire Sydenhams........................................................... 9
Entertainers Kevin Burke........................................................... 5
Venues & Accommodation California Barn...................................................... 5
Events Purbeck Arts Week............................................... 5 Purbeck Railway Circle......................................... 10
Waste Services Philip Trim............................................................. 2
Fencing JM Brickwork & Fencing....................................... 3
Windows, Doors & Conservatories Cloudy2Clear Windows......................................... 11 Doors-Windows-Locks.......................................... 5
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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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