CORFE VALLEYNEWS

MAY 2013An independent magazine for

the villages of Corfe Castle, Church Knowle,Furzebrook, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and environs

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Corfe Valley News

A monthly magazine providing news, information and items of interest for the villages of Corfe Castle, Kingston, Church Knowle, Kimmeridge, Steeple and

environs.

Established June 1982 Issue No 373 May 2013

Editor Deputy

Stephen Dru Drury Emma Lacey 55 East Street, 45 Halves Cottages Corfe Castle Corfe Castle Tel: 480074 Tel: 480196

email: corfevalleynews@tiscali.co.uk

Website: www.corfevalleynews.co.uk

Treasurer and Advertising Distribution

John Courtney Penny Hopkins Hilary Watson Stonewood 91 East Street Wessex House Calcraft Road Corfe Castle Calcraft Rd Corfe Castle, BH20 5EL 480551 Corfe Castle 480575 481265 email:- mail@courtneyfamily.net

Delivery helpers

Mrs. Bratby, Mrs Bessant, Belinda Bell (Kingston) Mrs. Cannings, Mrs. Chaffey, Sue Cooper, Mr. Cross, Mrs. Dowland, (Creech), Lynn Evans, Mrs Farrant, Mrs Finch, Mrs. Fooks, Mr Glover, Mrs. Earwicker (Kimmeridge), Mrs. Harris, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Hull (Church Knowle), Mr Pearson, Mrs Richards, Mr D Ryder , Mr Alan Smith, Mrs. Swaine, Mrs. Watson, Mrs Williams.

Past editors John Parsons 1982-85

James Kirkwood 1985-91 Geoff Marshall 1991-96

Kate Macdonald 1996-97 Linda Applin 1997 - 2004

Please send items for publication by 5 pm on the 15th of the preceding month. All

contributions can be left at 55 East Street or at The Post Office, Corfe Castle. Preferably items should be E Mailed to corfevalleynews@tiscali.co.uk

Items received after the 15th may not be printed until the next issue

Editorial

Most people will know that filming took place in the Village during April. The German broadcast company ZDF and Austria’s ORF have begun shooting a new television movie called Inspector Jury, based on the detective mysteries written by American author Martha Grimes. The film script is written by Günter Knarr, based on the fictional character Richard Jury, an English chief Inspector. Inspector Jury is produced by Crazy Film and Epo Film for the two networks and began shooting in Corfe and other locations, including Kingston, in Purbeck in April. A broadcast date has not yet been set, but the CVN will try to keep you all informed of progress. There was quite a lot of disruption in the Village, so let’s hope it proves worth it in terms of exposure and publicity. If this first film is successful there should be a series to follow with more action in Corfe. If you have any comments do let the Parish Council know.

Thank you to everyone who has sent in donations; we do rely on your contributions for the publication of the CVN, so if you have not yet sent anything in the envelopes distributed with the April edition please consider doing so Stephen

Some useful Telephone Numbers

Police non emergency call line 101 NHS Emergency Medical Care Service 111 In the event of Gas Leak 0800 111999 Electricity Failure 0845 7708090 Swanage Police Station - out of hours calls rerouted 422004 Swanage Hospital 422282 National Trust outside office hours 07970-595963 Wareham Hospital 552433 Poole Hospital 01202 665511 Bournemouth Hospital 01202 303626 Dorset County Hospital 01305 251150 Corfe Castle Library 480760 Purbeck Citizens Advice Bureau 551257 Purbeck District Council 556561 The Samaritans 01202 551999 Roads, pavements and drains 01305 221000 Water - Supply and Sewage 0845 600 4600 Street Light Defect - SEC Contracting 0800 068 4145 Childline 0800 1111

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Corfe Valley News

A monthly magazine providing news, information and items of interest for the villages of Corfe Castle, Church Knowle, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and

environs.

Established June 1982 Issue No 373 May 2013

Contents

6 Corfe Castle Parish Council 10-13 Church Knowle Parish Council 14-16 Church Events 17-19 National Trust 21 Aquarius 22 Pre School 23 Kids Club 24 Primary School News 28 Dorset Wildlife Kimmeridge 29 Library News 32-34 From the Village Pump 36-37 Purbeck Arts Week 39 Corfe Castle Village Hall 42-43 Centre Page Calendar 45-48 Church of England 52-53 Congregational Church 55 Margaret Green Animal Rescue 58-60 Notices and Thanks 64-65 Kimmeridge News 76 Harmans Cross Village Hall 77 Furzebrook Village Hall 78 Corfe Castle Charity

The cover picture is a sketch of the Square and St Edwards Tower

By Paul Gross

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CORFE CASTLE PARISH COUNCIL The April Council meeting, which was the Annual Parish Meeting, was held on the 22nd May and was too late for a record to be included in this edition of the CVN. The report will be in next months CVN together with the record of the May meeting. The May Parish Council Meeting will be on Monday 13th May in the Town Hall, and will be the Annual General Meeting.

Jeff Dunn, Parish Clerk (phone 555266)(e-mail CorfeCastlePC@aol.com) - 8 Old Kiln Road, Ridge, Wareham BH20 5BY. The Parish Council meets on the second Monday of each month at 7pm in the Town Hall, West Street*. Have your say at the start of the meeting, speak to any parish councillor, or write to me. Full minutes of the meetings are available in Corfe Castle library or on the Website (www.corfecastlepc.org.uk). [*Sometimes elsewhere.]

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A “Snapshot in Time” captured at last years May Fair will be on sale at this years May Fair

April

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Rempstone Hall Open Gardens

Sunday 9th of June

2pm – 5pm

adults £3

children £1

A rare opportunity to enjoy these beautiful gardens

Plants for Sale ~ Local Arts, Crafts & Produce Bouncy Castle ~ Children’s Craft Tent

Fabulous Refreshments ~ and lots, lots more! Directions from Corfe Castle: Take the B3351 out of Corfe, signed to Studland. Continue for 2 miles, over the brow of a hill, continue for 50 metres and then take the left fork down the drive, signed to Rempstone Hall. Stallholders, Local Artists, Craftspeople or Producers: If you would like to have a stall at this event please contact Emma on 07789 203072 or emma@elouisa.co.uk

All proceeds from this event will go to Corfe Castle Primary

School, Corfe Castle Community Pre-School & Y-Axis

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Corfe Castle Village Hall Committee, in association with Artsreach, are thrilled to present:

Three leading UK jazz musicians, Andy Crowdy (guitar), Alec Dankworth (double bass) and Chris Garrick (fiddle) play

classic Broadway melodies and swinging jazz tunes, then join the fantastic Mr Nigel Mckernaghan, maestro of the uilleann

pipes and the penny whistle, to explore traditional music from Ireland and Shetland.

Saturday 22nd June 2013 at 7.30pm

in advance from Ian at Post Office or David on 480483 or at door if still available.

Tickets (£10 adult, £7.50 under 18, £30 family [2 ad, 2 ch])

Refreshments available.

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NEWS FROM CHURCH KNOWLE PARISH COUNCIL The weeks since the monthly meeting of the Council on 12th March were quite busy for the Parish Council. Because “copy date” for CVN is the 15th of each month, it was not possible, until now, to report 2 further meetings which took place during March. There was a special meeting at Furzebrook village hall on 18th March to discuss proposals by Purbeck District Council to alter the boundaries of parishes in their district as a result of requirements put on them by the Boundary Commission to ensure that Tyneham parishioners hold a Parish Meeting at least once a year! Bit difficult donchyathink, eh? Tyneham – remember, a dead village with no inhabitants apart from a few ghosts, various cows, sheep and other animals Anyway, as a result of the quango’s inflexibility, and failure by the legislation drafters at Westminster, PDC has had to review parish boundaries. Various suggestions had been made, including amalgamating Tyneham with Steeple and then suggesting to the Parishioners of Steeple and Church Knowle that, perhaps, they might like to join up and have a single parish council. There was also a suggestion that the inhabitants of Orchard Hill might be placed in Corfe Castle parish; quite a sensible idea considering that to get to Orchard Hill you have to go through Corfe unless, of course, you own a tractor or helicopter. However, you’d then have to pay extra on the parish precept part of your council tax for street lighting you don’t have. There were also suggestions from PDC that parts of Steeple Parish could join East Holme parish, and parts of Corfe near Glebe could join Church Knowle. Does this perhaps, dear reader, remind one a little of musical chairs without the prize at the end? The ideas put forward as examples of what could happen were discussed with Parishioners and Public at the meeting, and the Democratic Services Officer from PDC gave a good presentation on the “whys and wherefores” of the boundary changes. She was ably assisted by our District Councillor Nick Cake who came up with some of his own ideas. What came out of the meeting was that anyone at all can suggest parish boundary changes as long as they consult all those who may be affected. Wool, for example, may be taking on other parishes and forming a larger joint parish council. The same could be said of Bere. Poor old Bloxworth might even be wiped off the face of the Earth (well the map anyway) despite them having a parish hall and social club. So, Church Knowle, Tyneham, Corfe and Steeple are not alone in having the magnifying glasses of the Boundaries Commission peering down on them from high. Following an open discussion, and excellent question and answer session, Cllr Parker thanked Vanessa from PDC, and the discussion amongst Councillors, Parishioners and the

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Public continued for some time. It was decided that the suggestions made during the meeting would be mulled over and then be discussed at the April meeting – more of this later. The special meeting then ended. Just two days later came another meeting. This time, a planning meeting took place at Church Knowle reading room to discuss an urgent tree works application and the Council’s response to the Dorset Heathland Development Proposals Consultation paper. Following a report from Cllrs Parker and Bugler on the trees concerned, Members agreed that they had no objections to the proposed works, which included pollarding and reducing heights and felling and replacement. With regard to the Heathland consultation, there was general agreement that this was yet another example of urban-based bureaucrats thinking up yet another type of bedroom tax and not taking into account the differences between rural and urban communities with regard to land use. The authors seemed to be unaware of how several areas of what was deemed to be Dorset Heath had actually ceased be such since the 1930s when they were structurally converted to farmland by breaking the iron pan and podsol. Councillors were given a copy of a report prepared by a specialist professor for Arne PC which came to the same conclusions as those of CKPC. The response from the Council would be very much in line with that of Arne and the professor. The April meeting returned to Furzebrook and all Members were in attendance. There had been an application from a Parishioner to fill the vacant Parish Council seat and, following the routine business in which declarations of interest were made, minutes of the previous meetings read and approved and matter arising discussed, the Clerk advised that the requisite formalities had been fulfilled regarding the vacancy and it was proposed that Mrs Elizabeth Edwards be co-opted as the ninth Member of the CK Parish Council. This was unanimously agreed and Billa will now be Cllr Billa Edwards. Parishioners should note that all Councillors, including Billa, will have to re-affirm their acceptance to continue as Councillors at the AGM next month. Cllr Edwards having been co-opted, the remainder of the meeting continued. Members confirmed the decisions made at the planning meeting of 20th March and then discussed new items. The saga of the Caravans at Creech Bottom continues and the Clerk advised Members that, following further research by him, he had discovered that the caravans were actually in Arne parish. Councillors decided that whilst Arne should be involved – and the Chairman of that parish would be informed – CK should continue pursuing the removal of the caravans from the field. The district council would also continue to be “nagged”.

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During “Past Planning”, Councillors wondered why so many applications appear to be “undetermined” by the PDC planners. Cllr Parker advised that she had found out from attending a PDC - Parish Chairmen liaison meeting that planning rules say there should always be a presumption of passing planning applications unless there were adequate reasons for not doing so. Enquiries would be made as to why planners are taking so long despite them insisting that the backlog is, apparently, “reducing”. Cllr Parker read out an article from the ‘Dorset for You’ DCC newspaper regarding the operation of the Highways Department during the inclement weather and its supposed ability to respond to complaints, and its triaging system. There was some hilarity about the time-scales quoted in the paper and the Clerk told Members he had had a long talk with DCC and they had advised him that work was now in hand to carry out all the repairs asked for by CKPC, of which some had been reported over a year ago. The precept had not yet been paid to CKPC by PDC but the Clerk had been advised that the money would be in the Parish Council’s coffers by the following Monday. Councillor were pleased. Finances were in good shape and bills were paid. The Clerk advised Members that the internal auditor had agreed to act again this year and that the annual accounts for 2012-13 were in preparation for him to audit, the Council to agree and sent to the external auditor for the arguments to begin! The tender for the Furzebrook notice board had been accepted and the contractor instructed. There was then a discussion about the tatty, shared board at Grange Road. It was suggested that a quote be requested for a part-locked board so that the CK side could be locked to prevent unauthorised advertising by tarmacing and double glazing businesses on its side whilst allowing Arne to continue with its unlocked board. The review of boundary changes discussed at the special public meeting came up and following lengthy discussion Councillors unanimously decided to leave things as they were and not make suggestions to PDC. They decided to leave the matter up to the District Council to decide and let it pay the bill for administration rather than the good parishioners of Church Knowle. “If it ain’t broke, why fix it?”, as one of the Councillors said. During general matters it was reported that there had been night shooting in and around the heathland of the Parish. No, we’re not talking about the “kerruphwhoooofff” now heard regularly coming from the Lulworth area, and scaring the wits out of dogs, etc at night and most afternoons. No! This is about “culling” and even possible poaching of deer. One of the Councillors reported that a neighbour was walking in Creech Heath during broad daylight one day and heard two high speed bullets swish past her ear. (And as far as we know there hasn’t a mafia contract out on anyone in Purbeck for some

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time). Now how’s that for a scary moment. But variously though, dear reader, there appears to be uncontrolled discharging of lethal weapons in the area and if anyone hears or suspects unauthorised shooting they MUST tell the police by dialling 999 if necessary. If they see anything suspicious such as vans being where they shouldn’t be they should do the same without delay. Councillors are very concerned that one day someone’s going to get killed. Councillors think that the shooting is probably being done by poachers because proper removal of carcasses and running down and “dispatching” of injured animals is not being carried out since dogs on walks are often disappearing only to come back carrying half-decomposed legs and other bits and pieces, etc of deer. Councillors were also concerned that deer culling high seats have recently been built with lines of fire going across public footpaths allowing walkers to be in the line of fire of high velocity bullets! Councillor Parker then reported on the meeting of parish council chairmen she had attended. There is a new refuse collection service about to be launched where there will be weekly waste food collections and bi-weekly general refuse and recycling collections. There will also be a garden waste collection service which will be charged for. This raised some discussion amongst Members, including “Whatever happened to compost heaps?” and “Interesting that they charge for removing garden waste which they then compost and sell back to us”. My, my, what a cynical bunch we are. Anyway, that was that for April’s meeting. The next meeting will be at Church Knowle village hall on Tuesday 14th May immediately following the ANNUAL Parish Meeting which begins at 7.00p.m. Parishioners are also reminded that there will be local PDC elections on 2nd May.

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Celebrate the Arts in PurbeckSt Edwards Church in Corfe Castle

will be holding

A Summer Festival of Arts, Crafts, Music

and Flowers.Friday 19th until Monday 22nd July 2013

Viewing Hours 1030-1700 Week days 1200-1700 SundayThere will be a CONCERT on the Friday Evening featuring

Local Choirs of all ages Purbeck artists, craft organisations, businesses and individuals will

be exhibiting their work and demonstrating their creative techniques Some of these wonderful objects will be for sale

REFRESHMENTS, Wonderful Home Made Cakes, Superb Scones and lovely lunches available

throughout the festival

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR CATERING TEAM & STEWARDING

Offers should be addressed to :-

Jill Revans, (Church Warden) on 01929-480852

or by email to jill.revans@hotmail.co.uk

All Proceeds will go to the Friends of St Edwards Church

to be used for maintaining the fabric of the building

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St Edwards Church Corfe Castle

Forthcoming Events

Sat 8th June 2013 Coffee Morning on the Church Lawns

19th-22nd July 2013 Summer Festival

Friday 19th July 2013 Summer Festival Evening Choral Concert

Thurs 8th Aug 2013 Traditional Summer Fete

with Fun for all the Family

Sat 14th Sept 2013 Coffee Morning on the Church Lawns

Sat 19th Oct 2013 Autumn Barn Dance

Fri 13th Dec 2013 Christmas Carol Concert

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Coffee Morning On the Church Lawns: Saturday 8th June

10.00am to Noon Many Stal ls

Including: - Bric-a-Brac Books Cakes Crafts RAFFLE

Items for all stalls gratefully received in advance or from 9am on the 8th

Contact Phil Carter 480925 Proceeds towards St. Edward’s Church General Funds

CORFE CASTLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES COMMITTEE

We look forward to seeing you at the

CORFE CASTLE Village ‘MAY FAIR’

10am to 4pm

Monday 27th May

ROLL UP ROLL UP ROLL UP !! Exciting Prizes to be won

THE GRAND RAFFLE “Fund raising in the Summer to light up Corfe Castle at Christmas” 17

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An annual survey of Purbeck National Trust volunteers reveals the many and varied activities they have been getting up to in the last 12 months. In Purbeck we are lucky enough to have around 250 regular volunteers, supplemented last year by more than 150 others who helped out occasionally or on a one-off basis.External groups, including Purbeck School, other schools and col-leges and employers, brought a further 600 to join the party, mostly on one-off tasks in the countryside. Guests on working holidays in Purbeck carried out a total of 840 hours.

Between them, this small but dedicated army gave more than 30,000 hours of their time over the course of a year. The largest group comprised the countryside volun-teers, who last year numbered about 120 and notched up a combined total of more than 10,000 hours. Their largely unseen work helps protect important habitats like Purbeck heathland and increases our knowledge of the animals and plants which live there. They also ensure the countryside is a place everyone can enjoy by maintaining paths and stiles and support our rangers in general countryside management tasks.Other volunteers help welcome our visitors to Studland Beach and Corfe Castle. Still others work in education, passing on specialist knowledge of everything from birds and insects to medieval history. And it doesn’t stop there. We have handy people,

volunteer. Volunteers are vital to the work of the National Trust. In 2011/12 theycontributed four million hours nationwide – equivalent to £33.6 million. Without them, we simply wouldn’t be able to continue the work we were founded to do – looking after special places for ever, for everyone.Becoming a National Trust volunteer in Purbeck can be as easy as coming along to one of our regular monthly drop-in sessions. There’s no commitment, and you can stay for an hour or all day if you want to.Meanwhile, we are currently on the lookout for the following:

handy people,

for sale,

skills such as tractor driving,-

tre.Whichever role you choose, you can be sure of a warm welcome, the chance to meet new people and be part of a team, and the knowledge that you are supporting a worth-while cause.To apply for any of the roles above, or for more information about volunteering in-cluding drop-in sessions, please contact Rachel Rodman on 01929-452306 or rachel.rodman@nationaltrust.org.uk

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Saxons & Vikings: Siege of Wareham Sat 4 – Mon 6 May We invite you to come and witness re-enactments and battles, visit the Saxon village, and talk to the craftspeople. Last year’s new improved Kings Court returns in 2013. Beware the cries of ‘Odin’ across the Isle of Purbeck. Saxon & Viking Academy Sat 11 – Sun 12 May Sat 18 – Sun 19 May Sat 25 – Sun 26 May Join the ranks as a Saxon or Viking warrior, learn the skills, see the weapons, feel the armour, and hear the stories at this new event for 2013. Village May Fair Mon 27 May, 10am-5pm Stalls, plants, raffle and bric-a-brac to raise money for village causes plus a dog show by Margaret Green Animal Rescue. King John’s Castle: Prison & Treasury Tue 28 – Fri 31 May The Feudals reveal why Corfe Castle is thought to have been one of King John’s favourite castles. Find out about life in the castle, including its use as a prison and treasury, at this new living history event for 2013. Medieval Falconry: Birds of Prey Sat 1 – Sun 2 June Sat 8 – Sun 9 June Sat 15 – Sun 16 June Sat 22 – Sun 23 June Sat 29 – Sun 30 June Jonathan Marshall presents falcons, eagles and hawks demonstrating their spectacular aerial manoeuvres. Falcons dive from thousands of feet at speeds of over 100mph while eagles and hawks skim the top of your head. Medieval Jousting & Horseback Falconry Sat 1 June Sat 8 June Sat 15 June Sat 22 June Sat 29 June Adult £10, child £7, family £30 6.30pm This display is unique to the UK with beautiful horses performing amazing feats while stunning falcons are flown to the lure. The falcons and horses work together accompanied by beautiful music. The show also includes a jousting tournament with knights in shining armour, squires, ladies and even a medieval jester. Tickets only available on the night.

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April Meeting: On Tuesday 2nd April Cathryn Bradshaw gave us a captivating and vibrant talk about her life as an actress. From her student days at the Bristol Old Vic to her career on stage and screen, we were given an insight into the tough, demanding, thrilling acting profession which Cathryn had wanted for herself since childhood and at which she excelled. We were delighted to welcome her to Aquarius and thank her for donating her fee to our charity. 2013 Outing: At the time of going to press we are looking forward to a great day at Longleat on April 30th. By the time you read this we will have been there and back with many a tail to tell of our adventures. Alzheimers Charity Coffee Morning: There was a lovely warm welcome on a bitterly cold day at our Coffee Morning. Thanks to those who contributed in all sorts of ways, we have been able to raise the MAGNIFICENT sum of £731.95. THANK YOU! Membership: We currently have 90 members which means that membership can be extended to those living in the CVN distribution area. Because numbers have to be limited to 100 (for insurance reasons) a waiting list may become necessary. If you would like to join Aquarius please phone Margery Clevett 480124. Visitors are always welcome to attend any two meetings in the year - £3.00. Summer Lunch Please note that our Summer Lunch will be on Tuesday 9th July. Details of this special event will follow. Walkers: Patti Sandham 439001 Strollers: Ann Gynes 481236 Lunch Group: Julia Courtney 480575 Coming next: Tuesday 7th May 2013 ‘Life and Changes at Lewis Manning Hospice’ talk by Sarah Shepherd Tuesday 4th June: Rev. Timbrell – Discovering Dorset Susie Bond 480133

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News from the Pre-School Firstly, we would like to say a huge thank you to Belinda and Peter Bell at Scoles Manor for hosting another fantastic Easter Egg Hunt for us on Good Friday. We all had a wonderful time and the cakes were delicious and in plentiful supply! The children are all back from their Easter holidays now and everyone’s looking forward to a fun-packed summer term. We’ve got lots planned – a Teddy Bears Picnic, a special trip on the Swanage Railway for the leavers and Sports Day. Don’t forget our fashion show at the start of this month - the Pre-School and Primary School Fashion Show is on Friday 3rd May at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. Tickets (£4.50 incl a drink) from the School, Pre-School or on the door. The Primary School and Pre-School have a fantastic event coming up in June: Rempstone Gardens Open Afternoon, Sunday 9th June, 2-5pm. There will be refreshments, stalls, a bouncy castle and lots more! Come along and look around these beautiful gardens. Finally, why not join our 100 Club which gives you the chance to win £100 every month whilst supporting the pre-school. Please contact Karen Spooner on 480378 or office@corfecastlepreschool.org.uk

Dawn Beuscher (Pre-School Parent’s Management Committee Chair)

01929 481631 07971 716696

office@corfecastlepreschool.org.uk www.corfecastlepreschool.org.uk

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News from the Kids Club

Early Bird Kids Club

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May

Monday = Stomp: Rebecca Bruton

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Tuesday = Nature Club:

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Wednesday = Make & Do:

-&- -&-

Thursday = Street Dance: O Rachel McDowell

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01929 481631 07971 716696

office@corfecastlekidsclub.co.uk www.corfecastlekidsclub.co.uk

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The Castle Inn

01929 480208 News from the Castle

It's April ; Spring is in the air! (at the time of writing, we are hoping that's not just wishful thinking).

We hope all mums had a special day on Sunday 10th, Apologies again to those who we couldn't accommodate.

We are having a spring clean, the winter lights are coming down and new deco-rations are going up. Do come and see!

In keeping with spring time

Friday 19th - Sunday 21st Our Local produce weekend It's going to be a super festival.

Friday 19th Local fish suppers.

Saturday 20th Lunch time - Local platters, stalls with local producers, livestock in the garden and we are hop-

ing to have baby lambs to bottle feed (12 - 3pm) Evening: Local Produce Gala Dinner, with local wine and cider tasting.

Sunday 21st Lunch time - Local roast dinners. Stalls and livestock again (12-3pm)

Tuesday 23rd St George's day, Traditional quiz and fun. With an English pudding and pie menu.

It is a fun packed April at The Castle Inn

It may have been a cold wet Easter, but the sun shone brightly at The Castle Inn. We had lots of fun things going on and really had a great fun

Thank you everyone who supported our Local produce weekend. And I

expect everyone enjoyed Billy’s party as much as we did.

5th of May.

straight out of Swanage Bay. So come along and sample some of the best

per day).

It is lovely to see the Banks Arms open again and we wish Julia and team every success.

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Explore Kimmeridge in a glass-bottomed kayak

Many of you will have explored Kimmeridge rock pools and shore;

meridge Bay is amazing and you don’t have to travel far to see a

Safaris were started two years ago and have proved to be very

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For those more intrepid explorers who wish to get closer to the

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Corfe Castle Community Library SAVED !!!

Corfe Castle Library has been given a new lease of life. After months of negotiations and many meetings, Dorset County Council has agreed that the Friends of CorfeCastle Community Library can take over the running of the library. In a recent DCC cabinet meeting the business plan submitted by the management team of Corfe Castle Community Library was accepted. CCCL is the last of the 8 Dorset libraries threatened with closure to be taken over by their community.

Chair person of the Friends Alison Allwright says: ‘As well as retaining a valuable service for the village and surrounding area, we have exciting plans for the Corfe Castle Community Library as a social hub for the future’. Our corner stone of reading and literacy will remain. And we are building up links with our local schools and other social groups in the community. But we also want to develop the scope of the library as an information exchange, both for local events and information technology.

To make this library a friendly place, we will soon start serving refreshments, so people can meet their friends and neighbours for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. And other social events are also being planned, among them a Celebration Party on the 9th May 2013 for the Friends and Volunteers, 2 – 5 pm, at the library. Anybody wanting to join please get in touch with Alison (01929 480123).

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The Club is affiliated to The Royal British Legion, whose main aim is to sup-port our troops and to provide welfare help for ex servicemen and women and their families.

New members and their families are very welcome and there is now no requirement to have a service background. If you would like to join just call in during opening hours and speak to one of our friendly staff.

The Club has a comfortable bar area, an upstairs function room which is available for hire, pool table, large car park, garden and double boules pitch. The Club is open weekday lunchtimes and evenings and all day Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon.

We stock both cask and keg beers and lager at very reasonable prices and bar snacks are available.

On a weekly basis we hold a number of activities which are posted on the club notice board.

Forthcoming Entertainment There will be a quiz on Sunday 7th April.

The Time Trio will return on Saturday 20th April Looking ahead to May there will be another Race Night on Saturday 25th

May.

Also the Club holds Crib nights on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays in the month and the regular players would welcome new members.

Race Night - Saturday 25th MayNext Quiz Night - Sunday 2nd June

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New(s) Page

From THE VILLAGE PUMP!

Corfe Castle

Did you know? Have you heard? YOU ARE HERE! ………. Visitors to the Village, and residents, often take a stroll, invariably making a B-line to the Square, where, close to the Village Pump, they study the very attractive and informative pictorial Village Map – drawn by Ron Burniston. It doesn’t actually say ‘You are Here’ but they are certainly in the centre of everything. They may also have passed by Burniston Cottage, in West Street and perhaps purchased a copy of the Historical Map, based on the 1902 Ordnance Survey Map, on sale in St. Edward’s Church. This features artwork by Ron Burniston. In the regular pages of the CVN, you will have noticed sketches of the Valley Churches, courtesy of …. guess who – Ron Burniston! The late Ron Burniston certainly left his name and a lot of goodwill in the local community. It was 3 years ago this month, that he died and is at rest in God’s Acre. Testament to his lifestyle, words on the gravestone read: ‘Ronald George Burniston, 26 April 1920 – 13 May 2010, Corfe Castle Benefactor, Aircraft Engineer, Diver and Artist’. Ron, a single man, arrived in Corfe Castle in

1986, on retirement from his profession with De Havilland as an aero engineer. To quote a few recollections of Ron from a fellow resident: ‘Ron immediately made an impact, riding an ancient bicycle down the Village. He had many hobbies, including going with Tony Brown to look for archaeological finds. Many people in the Village will remember Ron appealing to them for a small amount of paint, clay, etc. for one of his projects! Ron sent missives to the Parish Council, regarding noisy heli-copters and to DCC with ideas for a bypass! In later years, it was Scrabble, which gave him much happiness’. DISCOVERY WALKS? …....... Many Village Organisations benefitted from his Will. He involved himself in all walks of Corfe Castle community life. Amongst the beneficiaries, was the Corfe Castle Charity (CCC). CVN readers are aware of this Organisation, through the promotional page in the magazine. It is a continuity of the Corfe Castle Charities, which had their origins in 1610 with a Gift from Robert Abbot. The various Charities are now combined and administered by

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Trustees under one umbrella, hence the name, CC Charity. In 1864, the Victorians erected the prominent board in the Baptistry of St. Edward’s Church. This makes interesting reading of recognizable names! The income of the CCC comes mainly from the rents of the bequeathed property. Donations and bequests are always welcome, for the benefit of Corfe Castle residents. The CCC has approximately 30 residential properties in Corfe Castle, to the delight of their occupants. Many of these are appropriately named, including Abbots Cottages, opened by HRH The Prince of Wales, 20th April 1998. Parade Cottage, on East Street, recognizes past history of that area, being the former Militiary Parade Ground of past ages, or so we are told. Others include Uvedale Court and Gascoigne Flats. The property, built in 1677, named Jubilee House, was suitably restored in 1977 during the year of Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee. St. Edward’s Close – a 20th Century building, needs no explanation! Now, my reference to Burniston Cottage, nextdoor but one to Culliford Cottage in West Street, makes sense. The house recently named, is in appreciation of Ron Burniston’s generosity. As you enjoy your strolls around the Village, in the lovely weather that we have been promised?! – maybe you will recognize names with connections, revealing Corfe Castle’s interesting

history. Do let us know what you discover or put any queries to us! During the months ahead, no doubt gardens will need a lot of your constant attention! Ron’s idea would have been a money spinner (see sketch): ‘The Faring Flyer’ (Faring being the name of Ron’s house.) I am most grateful to Joan Dunne for the loan of her ‘File on Ron’! – a treasure trove which speaks volumes of Ron’s talent and humour. It is from this file, that we reproduce the sketch. Often, on route home, Ron would pop in to see Joan for a coffee and a quick challenge at Scrabble. CORFE CASTLE 2000 …….. I am always referring to this Village Diary and I make no excuse for it! Turn to page March 20th for an interesting, illustrated story by Ron, about his working model of the Belfry and Tower at St. Edward’s Church. SMILEY FACES! …………… Regular readers, Gwen and Paul Cox, have sent me this interesting item for these pages. Gwen Cox,

Introducing the ‘Mowantrim’ by Faring Follies Ltd. The labour-saving mower, edger, hedger, the Combine Gardener - the humourous invention by Ron Burniston 2003.

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former resident of Corfe Castle, of the Nineham family, and her husband, Paul, had a smile on their faces, with a 1950’s memory. Quote: ‘We were interested to read of your meeting with Brian Johnson (March CVN 2013). Let me tell you a story - he was responsible for Paul’s purchase of a motor bike! – a story often related. On August Bank Holiday Monday in 1955, Jill Stockley (now Beavis) and I, were waiting at the South Street, Wareham bus stop, for the bus back home to Corfe Castle. Paul and his mate, from across the other side of the road, were eyeing the girls. Their intended dash across the road was maddeningly impeded by the blockage of slow moving traffic. At the very point of being able to make it, Brian pulled up on his Norton – I climbed on the back, whizzed off! I can’t remember what happened to Jill! That was the last straw, enough for Paul. The next

Saturday, he purchased a motor bike. The following month, we coincidentally met at a Dancing Class and a year later, in 1956, we married. In 2006, we celebrated our Golden Wedding at Morton’s House Hotel, like Brian and his wife did this year. Brian’s parents were in service at Morton’s House, as was my mother, Queenie Nineham - that’s how I knew Brian and got the lift home on his motorbike.’ Lovely story, Gwen – thank you – all at your service! More snippets needed please! EvL

held up by the Wareham Level Crossing Gates - no Smiley Faces!

April

Editor’s Note: Please submit any snippets of interest (eg: Congratulations, New Babies, Special Birthdays, Anniversaries, Local Knowledge, etc) that you may have for the publication by the 15th of each month.

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Rainbows

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Should we be dreaming bigger ….

Improvement plans remain on display in the Village Hall. Any further comments before May 4th please. We will shortly be making a formal

plannning application to Purbeck District Council.

bookings and rates watch out for ….Our first Artsreach music event -

the iFoxes coming to Corfe on Saturday June 22nd!

1st Saturday morning

or www.corfecastlevillagehall.co.ukspecial rates for locals and regular events

Rainbows is for the youngest members of the Girl Guiding UK movement. The activities that the girls enjoy on a weekly basis follow the 'Rainbow Roundabout' -

"Look, Learn, Love & Laugh". We enjoy food tastings, craft activities and fun "running around" games. This vibrant group of 11 girls also occasionally joins with other local

Rainbows groups.

We meet each Tuesday during term time in the Village Hall from 5.15pm until 6.15pm. We welcome all girls aged between 5 and 7 years old. (For older children there is a

Brownies group which meets just after us.)

Tuesday evenings

Antiques Fair

contact Carole Speed on 01929 480810

Thursday evenings Bingo

regular monthly events:If you would like to join the list of 100 club

members, please contact Penny Barker on 01929

481477.

1st Tuesday afternoon Aquarius1st Sunday all day

The 100 club draw is made at the coffee

morning; in April £8 was won by member 34, with 32 getting £4 and 30 £2.

BadmintonWool WorkshopWednesday mornings

Wednesday evenings

regular fortnightly events:

Corfe Castle Village Hallregular weekly events:

Monday evening Double ActTuesday mornings Toddlers

Thank you for your support for the coffee

morning in April, which raised £125.59.

Tuesday evenings RainbowsTuesday evenings Brownies

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CORFE VALLEY NEWS

2 May Thursday 8.00 pm 2 May Thursday 7.30 pm 3 May Friday 7.30 pm 4/5 May Saturday/Sunday 9 am – 4.30 pm 4 May Saturday 10.15-12 midday 5 May Sunday 10 am-5 pm 7 May Tuesday 2 pm 11 May Saturday 12 May Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm 13 May Monday 7.00pm 13 May Monday 7 pm – 8.30 pm 13 May Monday 7.30 pm 14 May Tuesday 7.00pm 14 May Tuesday 7.30 pm 16 May Thursday 7.30 pm 18 May Saturday 2 pm 20 May Monday 7 pm – 8.30 pm 25 May Saturday 7.30 pm 25 May – 9th June 27 May Monday 10 am – 4 pm 28 May Tuesday 4 pm 30 May Thursday 7.30 pm If you know about any forthcoming events please let us know. Similarly please tell us if an

8 June Saturday 9 June Sunday 22 June Saturday 19-22 July Friday-Monday 30 June Sunday 10 am 20 July Saturday 10 am – 3.30 pm 8 August Thursday

CALENDAR for MAY 2013

Gardening Club Royal British Legion Bingo Corfe Castle Village Hall Pre & Primary Schools Fashion Show Corfe Castle Village Hall Painting Exhibition by HX Art Group Harmans Cross Village Hall Coffee Morning Corfe Castle Village Hall Antique and Collectors Fair Corfe Castle Village Hall Aquarius Corfe Castle Village Hall Senior Citizens Party Corfe Castle Village Hall Smedmore House Open Day Kimmeridge Corfe Castle Parish Council Meeting Corfe Castle Town Hall Double Act “Tyneham Time Remembered”Corfe Castle Village Hall The Philomena Women’s Choir All Saints Church, Swanage Church Knowle Annual Parish Meeting Furzebrook Village Hall Film – Argo Harmans Cross Village Hall Bingo Corfe Castle Village Hall East Holme Flower Festival & Street Fayre East Holme Double Act “Tyneham Time Remembered”Corfe Castle Village Hall Gypsy Fire Music Night Harmans Cross Village Hall Purbeck Art Weeks Various Locations Corfe Castle Village May Fair Corfe Castle Grounds Hand to Mouth’s Jack & the Beanstalk Kimmeridge Village Hall Bingo Corfe Castle Village Hall

y of the regular dates are wrong or if there is a regular event which should be included

Coffee Morning Church Lawns Rempstone Hall Open Gardens Rempstone Hall iFoxes Corfe Castle Village HallSummer Festival of Arts and Crafts St Edwards Furzebrook Village Hall AGM Furzebrook Village Hall Church Knowle Food Fayre Church Knowle Village Hall Fete St Edwards Lawns

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CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Church Knowle Kimmeridge

St. Nicholas St. Peters

Corfe Castle

St. Edwards

CHURCH OF ENGLAND

Corfe Castle, Church Knowle, Kimmeridge, Steeple (with Tyneham), the small

communities of Bradle, Bucknowle, Bushey, Norden, Rempstone, Woolgarston and the

Islands in Poole Harbour (except Browsea).

Church Sketches by kind permission of Ron Burniston

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The Reverend Anne Bond writes:

Today this country’s longest serving Prime Minister and only female Head of State was buried. Not since Winston Churchill’s funeral has any politician enjoyed such pomp and ceremony at their life’s end. Baroness Thatcher was buried with full military honours as befitted a stateswoman who had taken her country to war. Her coffin was paraded on a gun-carriage in a procession so long it took half-an-hour to describe, and the funeral service was held in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

I know the procession took half-an-hour to describe because I listened to it as I drove from Corfe Castle to my mother’s house near Dorchester. As I arrived the coffin was being carried up the twenty-four steps to the Cathedral. My sisters and I have for the past two days been clearing out the house after my mother’s death in early January; I found them watching the service on television surrounded by forty-six bulging dustbin bags labelled Charity Shop, Recycling or Rubbish. My mother’s funeral service had been on the day of the worst snow here. The church was in a tiny hamlet on a hill the far side of a working farmyard; springs rose on the hill so the path to the church was ankle deep in water, and the hill itself was not much better being well over ankle deep in soft snow. The little church was packed, and all the congregation had to wear wellies, including the clergy. It could hardly have been more different from Lady Thatcher’s obsequies.

Funerals are for the benefit of those who are left behind. Although whatever happens after death has long taken place by that time, the service is the occasion when we commit our loved one to the infinite compassion and care of a God who is love itself. It is important to relatives and friends to make the funeral a good send-off; it helps the grieving process of the family, and goes some way towards them being able to move on in the absence of their beloved family member. A funeral is, therefore, an act of love for all concerned, whether it’s a televised national occasion with a cast of thousands, or a small private affair with circumstances dictating everything being a bit improvised.

Jesus told us that after ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart’ the most important commandment is ‘Love your neighbour as yourself’; then, in the parable of the Sheep and the Goats, showed us that to ‘love your neighbour as yourself’ is to love God. The love we show each other at a funeral service reflects the love of God; whatever the circumstances of our life’s journey through this fallen world, God is with us in our pain, in the love of family and friends as well as in the still small voice at the centre of our being telling us we are not alone. Help us, Lord, to recognise you when we need you, to know your presence in our life.

With love, Anne.

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The Corfe Valley Churches - Scripture Readings - May 2013

Sunday 5th May Acts 16: 9 - 15 John 5: 1 - 9

Sunday 12th May *Ezekiel 36: 24 -28 Acts 16: 16 - 34 John 17: 20 - end

Sunday 19th May *Genesis 11: 1 - 9 Acts 2: 1 - 21 John 14: 8 - 17

Sunday 26th May *Proverbs 8: 1 - 4; 22 - 31 Romans 5: 1 - 5 John 16: 12 - 15

Sunday 2nd June Galatians 1: 1 - 12 Luke 7 1: 1 - 10

*To be read at Matins or Evensong

CORFE CASTLE CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES COMMITTEE ‘By Invitation Only’

Corfe Castle Residents aged 65 and over The Annual Senior Citizens Supper Party

Saturday Evening 11th May Corfe Castle Village Hall

If you have not received an Invitation, are eligible, and would like to be included, please contact Ian at the Post Office

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The Corfe Valley Church Services - May 2013

Sunday 4th May 6th Sunday of Easter

10.30 Corfe Castle Benefice Communion

Sunday 12th May 7th Sunday of Easter

8.00 Corfe Castle Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 Steeple Family Communion (BCP) 10.30 Corfe Castle Matins 6.30 pm Kimmeridge Evensong Sunday 19th May Pentecost

8.00 Church Knowle Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 Corfe Castle Parish Communion (CW) 6.30p.m. Steeple Evensong

Sunday 26th May Trinity Sunday

8.00 Corfe Castle Holy Communion (BCP) 10.30 Corfe Castle Parish Communion (BCP) 10.30 Kimmeridge Parish Communion (CW) 6.30p.m. Church Knowle Evensong

Sunday 2nd June 1st Sunday after Trinity

10.30 Corfe Castle Benefice Communion

Also: EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30 at Corfe Castle Holy Communion (BCP) 2.30pm at Corfe Castle A time of informal prayer

Notes: BCP - Book of Common Prayer CW - Common Worship

Contact Details for the Corfe Valley Churches

Rev Ian Jackson 480257 Assistant Curate Rev Anne Bond 481124

Church Wardens

Corfe Castle: George Preston 480349 Jill Revans 480852

Church Knowle Hazel Parker 480315

Kimmeridge Contact Ian Jackson

Steeple Julian Cotterell 480709

St Edwards Website - http://stedwardscorfecastle.co.uk/

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An Invitation During the period 19th to 22nd July 2013,

St Edwards Church in Corfe Castle will be holding

A Summer Festival of Arts, Crafts, Music and Flowers.

We are inviting all local craft organisations, businesses and individuals who would like to exhibit their work and/or demonstrate

their creative techniques to participate in this venture. There is no charge for participating.

We will be asking visitors for a donation to Church Funds. Expressions of interest should be addressed to :-

Jill Revans, (Church Warden) on 01929-480852 or by email to jill.revans@hotmail.com

Corfe Castle Christmas Festivities Committee Founded 1953

To Celebrate a Coronation of a New Queen & All Christmases since ! Now, 60 years on

WE HAVE A VACANCY FOR

A NEW SECRETARY Are you able to fill the gap, please?

Men & Women – New Members also welcome Please consider joining this Lively, Fun(d)-Making group

Good news for the prospective new Secretary

……We only meet 4 or 5 times, at the most, in the year……

Contact: The Honorary Secretary, Patricia White 480437 or have a chat with any Member of the Committee whom you may know

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Dear friends On the 19th of this month we remember that God fulfilled one of His promises nearly 2000 years ago. After Jesus had ascended back into heaven God the Holy Spirit came to live with those true believers here on earth. This is Pentecost, also known as Whitsun, where God first empowered His Christian Church. But remember, what is inside will usually appear on the outside. The virus will produce the temperature and the spots, those political views come out and are put into practice at the ballot box, the ‘eye for the ball’ is seen by the way the runs are made, the IQ shows in the GCSE certificate. All true Christians (those who have consciously changed the direction of their lives to follow Jesus Christ) have the Holy Spirit living inside them. He (not ‘it’) has His effects – the girl with the temper just walks calmly away from the conflict; the man, once proud, humbly apologises; the macho teenager gently consoles the distressed child; the old lady refuses to be bitter against those who hurt her.... Every Christian is full of faults, yet there is a power for change, working from within. There is an effect that time after time goes against the ‘natural’ character of that person. The Bible teaches that the indwelling Spirit is there in every Christian. The Spirit prompts and leads every Christian to become more and more like Jesus. The same Spirit can ‘come upon’ the Christian to empower him/her to tell others of the amazing grace of God amid opposition and trials. The drunk is under the influence of alcohol – the Christian is under the influence of the Holy Spirit of God. Christian, go on being filled with the Holy Spirit. As the Bible says; “He will guide you into all truth”, “Let us keep in step with the Spirit” and “Your body is [a] temple of the Holy Spirit.” Pastor Gordon Clements

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ALL ARE WARMLY INVITED TO OUR SERVICES

at 11.00 am and 6.30 pm www.ccecc.org.uk

Children are very welcome and, if they wish, may go into Sunday School with the teachers after the first ten minutes. Transport is available, please ring 480755. There is an Induction loop in the church. Pastor: Gordon Clements, 44 East Street, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EQ 01929 480839 clanjen@tiscali.co.uk Secretary: David Foot, 1 St Edwards Close, Corfe Castle, BH20 5EF 01929 480755

ALL WELCOME TO OUR MID-WEEK MEETINGS IN THE FRIENDSHIP ROOM:- EVERY MONDAY – Prayer Meeting 10.30 am EVERY WEDNESDAY 10.30 – 12 noon Open Door - Tea/coffee and chat WEDNESDAY PM (1st & 15th) – 2.00pm Bible study WEDNESDAY PM (8th & 22th) - 2.30pm Ladies Fellowship

CHRISTIANITY EXPLORED This is a course run by this church for anyone who wants to investigate Christianity in a completely informal way. We meet in the room

at the back of our church round a cup of coffee and cake. There is a short DVD designed to stimulate discussion on an aspect of the Christian belief. No-one will be asked to pray, sing or read aloud and any questions may be asked. It costs nothing. If you would be interested in this please ring Gordon on 480839 or e-mail him at clanjen@tiscali.co.uk

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though I’m playing football! I enjoy being outside exploring new scents and places so

I do. I can also be very affectionate; in fact people have told me I’m a bit of a cuddle monster because I do enjoy having a fuss made of me.I would like my new family to have experience of larger breeds so that we can be happy and comfortable together. I could possibly live with a female dog, and maybeeven a cat. At Lincoln Farm, Dorset, please contact 01929 471340or email lf@margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk I’ve been here a while now and staff aren’t sure why as theysay I am adorable. I do hope you will come and visit me soon.

Church Knowle, Wareham, Dorset BH20 5NQ Tel: 01929 480474

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Church Knowle Village Hall Available for hire at £8.00 per hour (Residents £6.00)

Discounts available for regular bookings Fully equipped for up to 100 people at table

PRS licence – Large car park – Close to the Church Telephone 01929-480951

Reading Room Available for hire at £15 per session

Discounts available for regular bookings Fully equipped for up to 20 people at table

Wood Burner – Use of Village Hall car park Telephone 01929-480341 www.churchknowle.doomby.com

Corfe Castle Gardening Club.

Mr Robert McGibbon gave a most interesting presentation to Club members at our meeting which took place on the 4th April 2013. His talk which was entitled “The Purbeck Coast and and Wildlife” was supported by a stunning display of

views of the “Jurassic Coast' and major points of interest right around from Poole Harbour down to Chesil Beach and beyond. Highlighted were some of the

species of not only flora and fauna but birds and butterflies one can see in the unique area in which we live. It certainly made one much more aware of some of the rare and special plants and species that can be found if one only takes the

trouble to look.

Our next meeting will take place as usual in the 1st Floor Meeting Room at the Royal British Union on Thursday evening the 2nd May 2013

at 8.00 pm. The meeting will be a short meeting to finalise and discuss the arrangements for

the Club visit to 'Spinners Garden and Nursery' and “Furzey Gardens' on the 23rd May 2013.

Members are also invited to bring along their surplus plants and produce for sale in order to support Club funds.

Stella Gibson 01929 481370

Langton Arthouse Cinema

This June, Langton Arthouse Cinema will bring you the Oscar-award winning “Amour”. This film tells the story of Georges and Anne, a couple of retired music teachers enjoying life in their eighties. However, Anne suddenly has a stroke at breakfast and their lives are never the same. That incident begins Anne's harrowingly steep physical and mental decline as Georges attempts to care for her at home as she wishes. Even as the fruits of their lives and career remain bright, the couple's hopes for some dignity prove a dispiriting struggle even as their daughter enters the conflict. In the end, George, with his love fighting against his own weariness and diminished future on top of Anne's, is driven to make some critical decisions for them both. In French with English subtitles. “Amour” will be shown at 7.30pm on Thursday 6 June 2013. Tickets are £5 on the door, which opens at 7.00pm. If you’d like to bring drinks, we will supply glasses. Want to learn more about this and future films, or to join our mailing list? Visit our new-look website: www.LangtonArthouseCinema.co.uk

Notices and Thanks

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Corfe Valley Village May Fair

Stallholders within the Parish of Corfe Castle are invited to apply for a stall at the village May Fair to be held in the Castle on 27th May, by kind permission of the National Trust. All types of stalls or displays are welcome but no Jumble. Entry forms are available from the National Trust Ticket Office. 01929 481397 or Mob 07895181019 There will also be a Margaret Green dog show. For information contact sue Hamilton 01929 481263

Cancer Research UK.

Our recent sale held in the Sports Pavilion raised a net total of £265.45 Thank you to all who supported the event.

Due to the retirement of Bob and Liz Richards, the present Branch Chairman and Secretary, and the absence of anyone willing to take over their roles, the sale brought to an end a relationship the village has enjoyed with Cancer Research spanning fifty eight years. The first local committee was formed in 1956 under the Chairmanship of the Reverend R. Welchman. The old records show the first jumble sale raised £46. 2. Od. Recent coffee mornings saw totals of over a thousand pounds. How times have changed! However, since those humble beginnings until the present time £155,000 has been passed by successive local committees to the main Charity to enable its research into this dreadful disease. For a small community this is a tremendous effort, but could not have been achieved without you, the community, who has come out in numbers to support the many fund raising activities. So, a huge Thank You to everyone. Equally, this total could not have been raised without much hard work by the members of the committees serving the branch over the years. They are too numerous to mention individually so, a collective Thank You to you all. Committees, however, are only as good as their leaders and, therefore, special mention should go to the late Cyril and Joanne Adams and Harry and Audrey Carter, the latter having given over fifty years service. They had control until 1994 at which time the Adams' emigrated to Australia and Harry and Audrey moved to Swanage. Although Harry and Audrey continued their involvement, replacement officers were sought.

Enter Bob and Liz Richards. They had been invited to go along to the committee meeting to 'help out'. They left with the titles Chairman and Secretary respectively, and have loyally served for eighteen years. Under their stewardship the committee has raised £100,000 of the £155,000 mentioned above. They will modestly contend it was a joint effort and although this cannot be denied, their own supreme commitment and dedication was the example for the rest to follow. Bob and Liz have worked tirelessly on behalf of the Charity and have willingly given many, many hours of their time in every conceivable way to make the group the success it has been. With our very grateful thanks, we wish them well for the future.

Our bank account will remain open to receive monetary donations via the Treasurer, Jim Rosewarn, on 480405.

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Church Knowle Village Hall - Food Fayre

Saturday 20th July 2013 10am - 3.30pm

Join Us For A Celebration And Tasting Of Food From Dorset's Finest Artisan Producers

Buy Direct And Talk To The Producers

2 Raffle prizes each worth £50

Admission £1 - children under 14 free

Enquiries: Anne Wainwright 01929 480567 email@ianannewainwright@yahoo.co.uk

All proceeds in aid of The Village Hall restoration

East Holme Flower Festival and Street Fayre

The event takes place on the 18th May 2013. Gates open at 2.00pm at the same time judging will start for the fun dog show,

entries on the day. We also have Wareham Town Band playing throughout the event as well as a

Cake Stall, Cream Teas. Car Boot Pitches available for £5.00 and a wonderful display of flowers in the

church

Election Of Hayward – Corfe Castle Common

The position of Hayward dates back many centuries.

By tradition the Hayward, who is elected annually at the AGM of the Commons Management Committee, represents the Commons Rightsholders in ensuring that stock on the Common is managed properly.

An honorarium attaches to the position in respect of the principal duties, which include:

Checking that the animals on the Common are in good health Ensuring that Graziers are licensed to use the Common Directing Graziers as to where they may graze stock Keeping records of stock on the Common Attending meetings of the Management Committee

Application forms, which should be returned before 24th June 2013, may be obtained from the Secretary, Roger Free, by telephoning (01929) 423154.

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Agents for National Express, Crossways Coach Holidays

Great Dorset Steam Fair, Condor Fast Ferries to Guernsey & Jersey Date Event Name & Type Time and Location Contact Details Mon’s Zumba Fitness Wareham Town Hall 7.30-8.30pm £4 07964439844 All Month

Wareham’s Street Markets Thursday: East Street 8-1pm Saturday: The Quay 8-2pm

Various Activities & Courses Burngate Stone Carving Centre www.burngatestonecentre.co.uk Variety of Activities, Courses

Exhibitions Demonstrations Durlston Castle & Country Park 01929 424443

Until9 Durlston Past & Present Durlston Castle 11-4pm 01929 424443 4-6 Banana Bonanza Monkey World 01929 462537 4-6 Siege of Wareham Corfe Castle 01929 481294 4-6 Medieval Beer Festival Greyhound Inn Corfe Castle 01929 480205 5 Canzonetta & Ball & Socket Durlston Castle, 7.30pm, £6 01929 424443 5 Rock Around The Sixties Mowlem Swanage 7.30pm £14 01929 422239 for tickets 6 Seaweed Celebration Day Knoll Beach, Studland 10-3.30pm 01929 450500 9&23 Farmers Market Wareham Town Hall 8-12noon 9-13 Swanage Railway Gala Harmans Cross 01929 425800 10-13 Yorkshire Weekend Break

4 Day Tour Crossways Travel £189 Tickets Discover Purbeck

01929 552740 11/12 Smedmore Open Days In aid of local charities 2-5pm 11/12 18/19 25/26

Saxon & Viking Academy Corfe Castle 01929 481294

12 Jurassic Jaunt www.jurassicjaunts.co.uk 17 Craft & Produce Market St Martin’s Broadmayne 2-3.30pm 01305 853765 18 Anglers Afloat Classic Swanage Bay 9-5pm 01420 487291 19 Swanage Bay Triathlon Swanage 6am-11am 01202 861063 19 Seashore Scavengers Knoll Beach, Studland 10-12.30pm 01929 450500 19 Open Garden Charborough Park 2.30-6pm, £4/£2 21 ‘Try A Tri’ Triathlon Sandpit Field Swanage 01929 422885 24-26 Beer & Food Festival Swanage Football Club 01929 422885 24-4J BraveArt6 Gallery Upstairs, Upton 10-4pm 25 Rockpool Ramble Kimmeridge Marine Centre £3/£1.50 01929 481044 Booking Essential 25-27 Banana Bonanza Monkey World 01929 462537 25-2J Pond Life Corfe Model Village 10-5pm 01929 481234 25-2J Camouflage Experience Tank Museum 01929 405098 25-2J Seafood Festival Greyhound Inn 01929 480205 25-9J Purbeck Arts Weeks Venues throughout Purbeck 01929 439442 27 Village May Fair Corfe Castle 01929 481294 28 Kayak Safari Kimmeridge Marine Centre £25 01929 481044 Booking Essential

All the information has been compiled by discover Purbeck Information Centre 01929 552740 and Swanage Tourist Information Centre 01929 422885

www.visitswanageandpurbeck.com and is correct to the best of our knowledge

May 2013 events in Purbeck

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TAPWORKS PLUMBINGBill Hamilton

The Cart House,Tabbitts Hil l,

Corfe CastleBH20 5HZ

07841 626412

tapworksplumbing@yahoo.com

CORFE COMPLETE BUILD

30 Halves Cottages Corfe Castle Dorset BH20 5EE

Chris 01929 480092

corfecompletebuild.co.uk

Free Advice and Quotes - From Plans to Completion

Extensions

New Builds

Driveways

Loft Conversions

Ground Works

Fully Insured

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Foot Health PractitionerVisiting Practice

Also practising at Swanage Therapy CentreTel: 01929 421130 / 426506

Sally RobertsMCFHP - MAFHP

Looking for help withINJURY, PAIN or STRESS?

Come and see one of our friendly team of Therapists at

Swanage Therapy CentreFind out more or make a Free Consultation Appointment

by ringing 01929 426506 or call in at

5 Court Road, Swanage

‘You’re in good hands’

07902504468 or 01929480037

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Kimmeridge News

At last the weather seems to be getting better, and so I shall move straight on to a reminder about forthcoming events:

We should be very grateful for any offers of help on the day, and for your donations of cakes for the teas and stall and for any preserves, produce and plants you can spare. Please bring them to the Village Hall from 10.00 on the morning of 12th May. Many thanks.

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Also coming up in May is the excellent Hand to Mouth Puppet Theatre production of . Here is some advertising blurb to whet your appetite: Using shadows, puppets and live music Hand to Mouth Theatre present two tasty tales in this nourishing bean-feast of stories. Watch and giggle as two full grown adults play with their food as they

search for the recipe for the perfect story. A visually witty, musical and comical confection!

Suitable for those aged 4-8 and their grown-ups too! Hand to Mouth Theatre consists of Martin Bridle and Su Eaton, creators

of high quality, thoughtful and entertaining puppet theatre.

Kimmeridge Village Hall Tuesday 28 May at 4.00 pm

Please ring Ann on 01929 480911 for tickets: adults £5.00; under 18s £4.00; family (2 adults, 2 children) £16.00. (Tickets will be available on the door but are limited in number.)

Ice-creams, sweets and cold drinks will be on sale. The show will last 45 minutes.

Ann

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Music Night Live

“ Gypsy Fire” CLASSICAL / JAZZ / LATIN / BLUES

DETAILS ON WWW.HARMANSCROSSHALL.CO.UK

May OpeningMon - Fri 10am - 5pm Sat & Sun 9.30am - 5.30pm

For Breakfast, Coffees, Lunches & Cream TeasNew Spring Menu

Thurs Night Fish Night eat in or take-away 5.30 - 8.00pm

We are now open every Friday & Saturday Eveningfrom 6.45pm for our Evening Menu

Visit our Pantry room for a selection of Farm Meats & Preserves

Sunday Roasts are available every week with our own Farm meat£9.95 (Bookings advisable)

Reservations & Meat Orders 01929 480701

www.clavellscafe.co.uk

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All aspects of Interior and Exterior DecorationHigh Quality, Friendly, Reliable Service

For a Free Estimate - Please Call RussellTel: 01929 480045

Mob: 07810 800622Web: www.decorationdesign.co.uk

Decoration Design1 Townsend Road, Corfe Castle, BH20 5ET

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The Mulberry Tree Gallery, 57 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LT

t: (01929) 423141 e: info@mulberrytreegallery.co.uk

www.mulberrytreegallery.co.uk

artwork

sports memorabilia

photographs

medals

tapestries

needlework

Your framing, it’s our business

at the Mulberry Tree Gallery

The Mulberry Tree Gallery is proud of its framing reputation and experience. All our frames are made to order and we have been framing artwork, objects and memorabilia for over 25 years.

Our framers are Guild Commended, meaning

Your artwork will be handled in a professional manner

You will receive expert advice on technical and conservation matters

You will receive expert advice in choosing the appropriate frame so that it will enhance the presentation and also preserve your artwork

We will always use quality materials

You will receive a

Remember, frames aren’t just for artwork - we can frame your memories for you too. For collectors, sports fans or keepers of heirlooms, consider a 3D box frame and keep your precious objects in pristine condition for future generations.

20% discount for

all artists and artists’ groups

framing artwork, objects and memorabilia for over 225 years.

Our framers are GuildCommended, meaning

Your artwork will be handled in a professional mannerr

at the Mulberry Tree Gallery

The Mulberry Tree Galleryis proud of its framingreputation and experience. All our frames are made too order and we have been

Framing

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Electrical and green technology

Red Kite Electrical

Reliable local business.No job too small.

Tel: 01929 505000Mob: 0788 2737402

Email: sparks@redkiteelectrical.co.ukWeb: www.redkiteelectrical.co.uk

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The Philomela Women’s Choir

The Philomela Women’s Choir from the University of Victoria, British Columbia is on tour in the UK and whilst in the south they have decided to offer an extra concert for the people of Swanage and we are delighted to have been asked to be the host. The concert is planned for Christian Aid Week; 7.30pm Monday 13th May at All Saints Church, Swanage. The concert is free, but the choir have requested that a retiring collection be donated to

Christian Aid. Refreshments will follow the concert. Please support this choir of students who will present a short programme of wide ranging music from many countries.

Further information from Wendy Clark 422118 or Davina Freedman 421939

Harmans Cross Village Hall – Ongoing Programme

MOVIE NIGHTS 6.45pm for 7.30pm:

9 April Tuesday : ‘Skyfall’ (cert 12A) – a James Bond spectacular.

RESIDENTS’ CLUB NIGHTS: Every Friday from 7.30pm to 10.30pm

VILLAGE CLUB: (Thu 2.00pm)

COFFEE MORNINGS/TABLE-TOP SALES (Saturdays from 9.30am):

POST OFFICE – Every Thursday from 9.30 – 11.30 a.m.

PARISH COUNCIL MEETING (7.30pm) - April 2nd

MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS + Coffee Junction (Thu 10.30am to 12.00 noon)

PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP (U3A) Tuesdays 9.00 am – 1.00 pm

WEEKLY EVENTS: Table Tennis group (U3A) Monday mornings from 9.00 a.m. Table Tennis group with Joe (children welcome) Wednesday 6.30 – 8.30 pm Pins & Needles – Monday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. Yoga with Jodi – Monday evenings from 6.00 p.m. Baby & Toddler Group – Wednesdays 10.00am – 11.30 am Art with Judy – Tuesday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. Life Drawing with Sue – Thursday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. Yoga with Cathy Thursday evenings from 6.00 p.m. Morning Yoga with Cathy – Tuesday mornings from 9.00 a.m.

FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND HALL AVAILABILITY ON www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk CONTACT : DAVID HOLLISTER 480540

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The Vikings are back this month (4th, 5th and 6th of May)

and to celebrate we are having a medieval beer festival in our beer garden with over 10 real ales to

choose from, as well as our annual fireworks, bbq and live music on Sunday the 5th so come on down and join in

the fun. Our new BBQ will be used for the first time so hold thumbs

The time has come to celebrate and enjoy our local

produce from the sea, our seafood and oyster festival will kick off on the 25th of May and run until the 2nd of June, so hurry and get down here or you’ll miss it

Our Live Music Line up For May is as follows so book

your table now or you’ll miss out. Fri 3rd – Steve Black

Fri 10th – Outta the fire Fri 17th – Frankie Rudd

Fri 24th – King Rollo Sun 26th – join us for a country western afternoon, with Nashville Jack strumming some country and western tunes and a bucking bronco in the garden from 2:30

followed by a Bbq in the evening

Fri 31st – Our ever so popular Open Mic hosted by Alex Moss

Monday nights is curry, pint or small wine And quiz night at 7:30 for £7-50 – do join us, its

seemingly highly competitive!!!

Don’t forget our amazing take-aways, just call us .

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Corfe Castle Community Pre-School & Corfe Castle Primary PTA invite you to our

Fashion Show Hosted by Travelling Trends Friday 3rd May 7.30pm Corfe Castle Village Hall Entry Only £4.50 To include a drink on arrival

There will be a Fabulous Fashion Parade, followed by a great chance to try and buy High Street and Designer fashions and accessories at greatly reduced prices. With Refreshments & Prize Draw Tickets are available in advance from Corfe Castle Primary or Pre-School offices, from Ian at the Post Office or on the door.

For more information contact Emma on 07789 203072 or emma@elouisa.co.uk

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Friendly support for you and your computer

“How to” sessions Computer speed-ups No Call out charge

Telephone Andy on 422453

Or Email at andy@a-d-l.co.uk

Do you need help with your garden?

Gardens of Distinction

Together with Eden Design & Build

Create beautiful gardens

Christine a dedicated plants woman and horticulturist with her son Adam North provide expert advice and tuition within a personal -accomplished

service for all your design, landscape and garden needs.

Contact: Christine or Adam on 01929 426 834

E: christine@gardensofdistinction.co.uk adam@edendesignandbuild.com Web :www.gardensofdistinction.co.uk www.christinenorth.com

Knowle Landscape & Digger Services

Our Services include:

Paving _ Walls

Garden Design Decking

Driveways Turfing Fencing Diggers & Dumpers (Domestic & Agricultural) (All Sizes Available)

Ground Clearance and General Groundworks, Including Concreting and Drainage etc.

For a free quote and local, friendly and reliable service, contact:

John or Amelia on 01929 481037 w w w . k n o w l e l a n d s c a p e s . c o . u k

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Movie Nights

' Skyfall' starring Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Naomie Harris

Bond's loyalty to M is tested when her past comes back to haunt her. Whilst MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the

threat, no matter how personal the cost. Directed by Sam Mendes (Certificate 12A)

Tuesday 9th April at 7.30pm Doors and bar open at 7:00 pm - all tickets £4 at the door

Come early to be sure of a seat! 2nd Tuesday Every Month @Harmans Cross Village Hall

www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk

Twitter - @HXVH

CARE VISITS AT HOMEGood Old Fashioned Service

Call our professional team on 01305 230770

www.bluebirdcare.co.uk

Visit times range from 15 minutes right up to 24 hour a day live-in-care. We offer everything from personal care to shopping, cleaning or social visits.

Our AreasWe deliver care visits across Weymouth & Portland, West Dorset and Purbeck. Our staff are caring, trained to give medication and police checked.

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So much to celebrate, 25 years, three new flavours and a shiny new Award!

03/13

Purbeck Ice Cream is celebrating 25 years in business making entirely natural ice creams

and sorbets, the launch of three innovative new flavours all made with Dorset ingredients and winning the Fresh Ideas Award for the best out of home grocery innovation for one of the new flavours – Dorset Blue Vinny Ice Cream!

25 years ago, Peter and Hazel Hartle farmed 120 acres running 60 head of Friesian cows when the government imposed milk quotas rendering the dairy farm unviable. To stay on the farm, a plan had to be formed pretty quickly and, making ice cream with milk and cream from the farm fit the bill perfectly. 25 years on, with grit determination, a dedicated and enthusiastic team and a will to succeed, Purbeck Ice Cream is available across the UK firmly putting Purbeck and Dorset on the map.

The team have recently launched three unusual new flavours after experimenting with the array of fabulous Dorset foods available and made right on our doorstep using apples, watercress and blue cheese!Apple and Cinnamon is made with apples from the farm ~ perfect alone or served with an old fashioned pud, Dorset Watercress is a natural super food grown in Waddock Cross, Dorchester tasting delicious with shredded smoked salmon and, Dorset Blue Vinny ~ an exceptional blue cheese made at Woodbridge Farm, Sturminster Newton, an intriguing taste, surprisingly good and delicious served with warm poached pears.

This particular flavour captured the attention of the judges of the Fresh Ideas Awards who presented the award and commented ‘Great provenance and story, great surprise when tasted, definitely has the wow factor, excellent!’ Chefs sampling it immediately imagined how and with what to serve it as it is incredibly versatile.

Everything is made with fun, love and passion by the small and friendly team using fresh guaranteed Purbeck milk, thick Dorset double cream, British sugar and an abundance of only the very best natural ingredients using no artificial additives, no GMOs and no added colours or nuts, everything is gluten free and suitable for vegetarians making this a Great British original indulgence that just about everyone can enjoy!

FURZEBROOK VILLAGE HALL

WOULD U LIKE 2 KNOW THE ”GOINGS ON” & WHAT HAS TAKEN

PLACE IN FURZEBROOK VILLAGE HALL IN THE PAST YEAR?

DO U KNOW ABOUT THE IMPROVEMENTS TO FACILITIES WHICH HAVE BEEN MADE?

WOULD U LIKE 2 SUGGEST ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT YEAR AND HELP US MAKE THEM HAPPEN? BECAUSE YOU CAN!!!

FURZEBROOK VILLAGE HALL IS A GREAT FACILITY - COME

ALONG 2 THE

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY 30 JUNE

B THERE AND DO ALL OF THE ABOVE!!

10.00 AM

Don’t panic U wont forget – we will remind u next month!

TO BOOK THE HALL TELEPHONE 01929 553138

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MORE HOSTS URGENTLY REQUIRED

TO LOOK AFTER AND CARE FOR LOVELY DOGS WHILST THE OWNERS GO ON HOLIDAY.

HAPPY HOUNDS HOME FROM HOME DOG BOARDING FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT HELEN ON

01929 425905 – 07702 646909

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If you are not submitting by Email please leave copy in the Post Office or in the CVN Box at 55 East Street. Payment should go to John Courtney at the same time as you submit copy, and any queries or general advertising issues also to John. All the addresses and phone numbers are given on page 3.

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Regular events in Corfe Castle & environs TIME EVENT LOCATION

MONDAY Each 8.50am - 3pm Community Pre school The Pre School Each 10.00-1 1.00am Coffee Morning Springwell Close Each 2.30 - 4.30 Whist and tea Springwell Close Each 7 - 11pm Chess Club (Sep - Apr) Morton’s House 1st 7pm Double Act C C Village Hall 2nd 7pm CC Parish Council C C Town Hall

TUESDAY Each 8.50am - 3pm Community Pre school The Pre School Each 9.15 – 10.45am & 11am – 12 Yoga Langton Scout Hut Each 9.30 - 11.30 Intermediate yoga Swanage - 477169 Each 10.30-noon Parent & Child Group C C Village Hall Each 5.15 – 6.30pm Rainbows (term time) C C Village Hall Each 6. 00-7.30pm Brownies (term-time) C C Village Hall Each 7-9pm Woodcarvers Tabbits Hill - 480686 Each 7.45 – 9.15pm Badminton C C Village Hall 1st 2 pm Aquarius C C Village Hall 2nd 7.30pm CK parish Council Odd months Furze

brook VH; even months CK VH

WEDNESDAY Each 8.50am - 3pm Community Pre school The Pre School Each 9.30am- noon Intermediate yoga Kimmeridge 477169Each 9.45am-12.45 Wool Workshop C.C. Village Hall Each 7-9pm Youth Club C C Village Hall

THURSDAY Each 8.50am - 3pm Community Pre school The Pre School Each 2-4 pm Woodcarvers Tabbits Hill – T - 480686 3rd 11.30am Probus Club Mortons House Each 6.00 - 8.00 pm Intermediate yoga Swanage - 477169 Each 6.30 – 8.00 pm Yoga (439041) Harmans Cross VH Each 9.30 – 11.30 pm Pottery Classes Wareham Rachel 480455 Alternate 7.30pm Bingo C C Village Hall Alternate 7.30pm Bingo R.B.L. Club FRIDAY Each 8.50am - 3pm Community Pre school The Pre School Each 9.30 – 11.30 Pottery Class Swanage Rachel 480455 Each 2 – 5 pm Pottery Class Sports Pav Rachel 480455 SATURDAY 1st 10.30am Village Coffee Morning C C Village Hall

Please send any alterations to this list to the Editor, at the address in the front. Whilst care is taken to establish our advertisers are bona fide, readers are advised to take their own precautions before entering into any agreement.

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DIRECTORY OF LOCAL ORGANISATIONS

1st CORFE CASTLE BROWNIE PACK CHRISTINE KEMP 480007 1st CORFE CASTLE RAINBOW GUIDES JILL REVANS 480852 AQUARIUS CORFE CASTLE WOMEN IN TOUCH JULIET GLOVER 480320 BADMINTON RITA CHURCHILL 480856 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES PATRICIA WHITE 480437 CHURCH KNOWLE PARISH CLERK ALISTAIR WALLACE 07731841093 CHURCH KNOWLE VILLAGE HALL ANNE WAINWRIGHT 480567 CHURCH KNOWLE READING ROOM BOOKINGS SHIRLEY HULL 480341 CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHILDREN'S SOCIETY PENNY HOPKINS 480551 CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH PASTOR GORDON CLEMENTS480839 CORFE CASTLE CHARITY JENNY WILSON 480873 CORFE CASTLE CRICKET CLUB RUSSELL WINDSOR 07921996307 or 471940 CORFE CASTLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ENID WELLMAN 07931462711 CORFE CASTLE COMMUNITY PRE SCHOOL NATALIE TERRETT 481631 CORFE CASTLE CE VC FIRST SCHOOL NIGEL BECKETT (Headteacher) 480428 CORFE CASTLE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB KEVIN REYNOLDS 481321 CORFE CASTLE SURGERY Dr STEVE HORSNELL 480441 FRIENDS OF THE SURGERY GLADYS FOURACRE 481293 CORFE CASTLE PARISH CLERK JEFF DUNN 555266 CORFE CASTLE TOWN TRUST SUZANNE HUME 480066 CORFE CASTLE TOWN HALL BOOKINGS SUZANNE HUME 480066 CORFE CASTLE TWINNING ASSOCIATION GILLIAN HUMPHRIES 480219 CORFE CASTLE YOUTH CLUB DONNA DAVIS 481284 CORFE CASTLE TODDLER GROUP CHERYL THAKE 424290 CORFE COMMON HAYWARD MARCUS CHURCHILL 480856 CORFE CASTLE VILLAGE HALL CAROLE SPEED 480810 DOUBLE ACT PETER SMITH 480109 DORSET BLIND ASSOCIATION HELEN BASSON 481110 FRIENDS OF C C COMMUNITY LIBRARY ALISON ALLWRIGHT 480123 FURZEBROOK HALL BOOKINGS CLAIR GREEN 553138 FURZEBROOK WHIST DRIVES EILEEN CAKE 552392 GOD’S ACRE TRUSTEES MARIE POPE 480869 KIMMERIDGE VILLAGE HALL JANET BYRDE 480064 MARGARET GREEN ANIMAL RESCUE ELLIE MAKIN 480474 MILLENNIUM PAVILION BOOKINGS IAN TARBOTTON 480200 NATIONAL TRUST LAURIE CLARK 450259 PARISH CHURCHES Rev IAN JACKSON 480257 POTTERY IN PURBECK RACHEL FOOKS 480455 PROBUS CLUB KEN VERSLUYS 480340 PURBECK ASS’N of the NATIONAL TRUST JAY BURKE 423775 PURBECK CHESS CLUB BRIAN BEARD 425988 PURBECK GARDENING CLUB CYRIL HARRISON 552105 PURBECK MARINE WILDLIFE RESERVE JULIE HATCHER 481044 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION BARRY WILSON 481271 ROYAL BRITISH LEGION WELFARE BARRY WILSON 481271 RSPCA E CARRINGTON-MAIL 480723 SPORTS TRUST JIM ROSEWARN 480405 ST EDWARD'S COVENANTS/TREASURER JOAN INGARFIELD 480322 VALLEY RINGERS (TOWER CAPTAIN) CAROLE DEAN 480620

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