FEBRUARY 2015 CORFE VALLEY NEWS An independent magazine for the villages of Corfe Castle, Church Knowle, Furzebrook, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and environs 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 SUSIE BOND 480133 BADMINTON RITA CHURCHILL 480856 BUSY BEES NATALIE TERRETT 481631 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES DENISE FULLER 477247 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 EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev BARRY L WALTON 480839 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 PRIMARY SCHOOL NIGEL BECKETT (Headteacher) 480428 CORFE CASTLE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB KEVIN REYNOLDS 481321 CORFE CASTLE SURGERY Dr STEVE HORSNELL 480441 FRIENDS OF THE SURGERY KATHY MORRIS 481159 CORFE CASTLE PARISH CLERK JEFF DUNN 555266 CORFE CASTLE TOWN TRUST LOUISE HAYWOOD 481375 CORFE CASTLE TOWN HALL BOOKINGS MARK TAYLOR 07746 083223 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 MARIE POPE 480869 KIMMERIDGE VILLAGE HALL JANET BYRDE 480064 LOCAL HISTORY GROUP LOUISE HAYWOOD 481375 MARGARET GREEN ANIMAL RESCUE CARON LANE 480474 MILLENNIUM PAVILION BOOKINGS IAN TARBOTTON 480200 NATIONAL TRUST NICK HUGHES 450002 PARISH CHURCHES Rev IAN JACKSON 480257 POPP CORFE AND PURBECK COLIN WAREHAM 07971 338662 POTTERY IN PURBECK RACHEL FOOKS 480455 PROBUS CLUB STEPHEN DRU DRURY 480074 PURBECK ASS 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 Printed by Octopress Printers Ltd Unit B10, 46 Holton Road, Holton Heath Trading Park, Poole, Dorset BH16 6LT Tel: 01202 622220 E-mail: [email protected]
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FEBRUARY 2015
CORFE VALLEYNEWS
An independent magazine forthe villages of Corfe Castle, Church Knowle,
Furzebrook, Kingston, Kimmeridge, Steeple and environs
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 SUSIE BOND 480133 BADMINTON RITA CHURCHILL 480856 BUSY BEES NATALIE TERRETT 481631 CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES DENISE FULLER 477247 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 EVANGELICAL CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH Rev BARRY L WALTON 480839 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 PRIMARY SCHOOL NIGEL BECKETT (Headteacher) 480428 CORFE CASTLE JUNIOR FOOTBALL CLUB KEVIN REYNOLDS 481321 CORFE CASTLE SURGERY Dr STEVE HORSNELL 480441 FRIENDS OF THE SURGERY KATHY MORRIS 481159 CORFE CASTLE PARISH CLERK JEFF DUNN 555266 CORFE CASTLE TOWN TRUST LOUISE HAYWOOD 481375 CORFE CASTLE TOWN HALL BOOKINGS MARK TAYLOR 07746 083223 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 MARIE POPE 480869 KIMMERIDGE VILLAGE HALL JANET BYRDE 480064 LOCAL HISTORY GROUP LOUISE HAYWOOD 481375 MARGARET GREEN ANIMAL RESCUE CARON LANE 480474 MILLENNIUM PAVILION BOOKINGS IAN TARBOTTON 480200 NATIONAL TRUST NICK HUGHES 450002 PARISH CHURCHES Rev IAN JACKSON 480257 POPP CORFE AND PURBECK COLIN WAREHAM 07971 338662 POTTERY IN PURBECK RACHEL FOOKS 480455 PROBUS CLUB STEPHEN DRU DRURY 480074 PURBECK ASS 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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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 394 February 2015
Editor Deputy
Stephen Dru Drury Emma Lacey 55 East Street, 45 Halves Cottages Corfe Castle Corfe Castle Tel: 480074 Tel: 480196
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 [email protected]
Items received after the 15th may not be printed until the next issue
Editorial
Everyone seems to have really enjoyed the lights put up by the Festivities Committee this year and there is a letter about it in our notices and thanks section. Also this Christmas the National Trust lit the Castle with LED lighting as well as with braziers. This transformed the Castle and was visible from miles around. If you liked the illumination let the National Trust know as they are considering doing it again next year. They might even do it for more than just the Christmas period if there is enough demand! The grey, cold and crisp days of winter have kicked in. It is some time since we had a full winter; perhaps this year is going to be it. I feel we need the proper seasons.
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 Community Library 480760 Dorset CAB Advice Line: Mon Fri 10am 4pm 0844 245 1291 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 July 1982 Issue No 394 February 2015
Contents
6 Corfe Castle Parish Council 7 Church Events 10-12 Church Knowle Parish Council 14 National Trust 17 Aquarius 18-19 Surgery News 20 Pre School and Busy Bees 21 Kids Club 24 Corfe Castle Primary School 30-33 From the Village Pump 35 Corfe Castle Village Hall 38-39 Centre Page Calendar 41-44 Church of England 46-48 Evangelical Congregational Church 50-55 Notices and Thanks 57 Margaret Green Animal Rescue 60-61 Kimmeridge News 64-65 Dorset Wildlife Trust 70 Furzebrook Village Hall 71 Harmans Cross Village Hall 73 Corfe Castle Charity
The cover picture is a view of the Castle and the Greyhound from Purbeck Paths by Marjorie Bibby
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CORFE CASTLE PARISH COUNCIL
JANUARY AT THE PARISH COUNCIL
Dorset County Council has repaired the Studland Bridge with some timber as a sacrificial section where vehicles with long tailgates tend to hit it when turning right out of the road. Councillors whilst understanding the need for financial responsibility were not impressed with the appearance of the repair and will be querying this with the County Council.
The School Crossing Patrol has not received any enquiries about the vacancy so it looks as if the patrol is no longer viable and will not resume.
Councillors were pleased to hear anti-social events have reduced over the turn of the year. However, this may simply be due to the weather and lack of daylight so this is something the Council will continue to monitor.
The Parish Council will be requesting a Precept of £26,000 for the next financial year from Purbeck District Council. This will be the same as the last two years and is currently sufficient for the normal functions undertaken by the Council. The Parish Council has no other major source of income and relies on this small part of the council tax for all its activities.
At this time of the year our Parish roads are increasingly prone to pot holes and other damage. Please report any problems to Dorset Direct (County Council) on telephone number 01305 251000. Residents with computers can make a report to Dorset Highways at dorsetforyou.com. Similarly, if a street light that is not working, you can report it to SSE Contracting on freephone 0800 068 4145 (try to note the column or lamp number).
The Council considers all planning applications and submits comments to the District Council. The Parish Council had no objection to proposals for the following: The replacement of roof tiles on the rear porch at 7 West Street, Kingston. A Wytch Farm cable refurbishment project, involving the installation and operation of underground cables between the gathering station and well sites, X ,A, D and F; a temporary construction compound near to wellsite X; temporary soil storage areas and temporary access arrangements on Land between Wytch Farm Gathering Station and Wellsite F, Dorset.
www.corfecastlepc.org.uk)
The next Parish Council Meeting is on the 9th February in the Town Hall.
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St Edwards Church – Corfe Castle
Forthcoming events
Thurs 19th Feb - Quiz at Royal Br i t ish Legion
Sat 11th Apr i l - Coffee Morning in the Vi l lage Hal l
Sat 20th June - Mission Hal l Jazz Band in Church
Sat 27th June - ‘From 10 t i l l 4 for Coffee and More’ including Novelty Dog Show on the Church Lawns
16th – 19th July - F lower Fest ival in Church
Thurs 6th August - Tradit ional Summer Fete
Sat 12th Sept - Coffee Morning on the Church Lawns
December date TBA - Chr istmas Concert in Church
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The January meeting was at Church Knowle Reading Room with Cllr Parker in the Chair. No-one, other than Parish Councillors, attended the meeting. It had been hoped that, perhaps, a representative from the Margaret Green trust and Raglan might have come having regard to the discussions which took place at the December meeting and reported in Corfe Valley News. Anyway, the meeting went on to the main business as there were no members of the public present to start with a Public Discussion.
The minutes of the December meeting were agreed as correct and the meeting quickly moved on to planning matters. An application had been received for an extension at 132 Furzebrook Road and Members had no objections to the development.
A couple of grave memorials had, apparently, been erected at the cemetery without initial approval by the Parish Council and these were discussed. Members decided that a permission should be granted retrospectively as the stones complied with the cemetery design rules. All we need now are the fees.
The progress of past planning applications were noted and there was a bit of concern as to why the APN development application (which had been approved
expressed concern about this proposal and had approached one of the Parish Councillors indicating that there may be additional buildings which are currently not apparent. Councillors considered approaching the District Councillor for her opinion on the matter.
one of the Members will take the lead in assessing the proposals so that they can be put forward for longer discussion at the February meeting to give Councillors an opportunity to look at the paperwork which is pretty lengthy.
Next up came Highways matters with reports of overgrowths opposite Long Ground Cottages in Church Knowle requiring a bit of maintenance. Other areas requiring clearance, notably the bridleway between Green Pond and Norden, had been passed to County for action. During the discussion, which followed a report from the Clerk, one of the Members updated on the situation and reported that the clearance had already taken place. The Rains in Spain fall mainly on the Plain! Yes, they might do in Spain, but in Church Knowle Parish they fall to a great extent on the roads and the gullies and drains, especially in Furzebrook,
ion to the roads with resultant sand, gravel and tidal waves sweeping across the roads forming pools of water and sludge; some people might think larger than the Aral Sea and resulting in serious road hazards. Members decided that Dorset County Council must remedy the road drainage and gullies problems before there is a serious accident.
The problems regarding the road along the top of the ridge from the nature reserve to Grange Ach, and subject to a traffic restriction order (TRO, is still causing problems. The access gates are locked when they should be open and open when they should be locked. Members decided that DCC should be
closes the gates and responsibilities for opening/closing should be made laid to rest once and for all by DCC (the highways authority) giving the Parish Council all the information relating to the TRO. It was suggested a new set of keys and padlocks be obtained and issued only to keyholders relevant to the usage of the road. Further debate would continue in February after all the info has been received
The Corfe Castle BOAT also came up and it was reported that the trail-riding motor bikers were well behaved (closing gates etc) and also being far more polite and less obstructive to other users than the elastane-cyclists who use our parish roads. Just a point of interest here considering the general negative views that are banded about regarding motor cyclist in some quarters.
High speed skateboarders have again been whizzing down Cucknowle Hill at weekends; these people coming from all over Wessex to partake in a
for that, apparently is what it is, skateboarders having pedestrian rights and road priorities. One of your Councillors had to do some serious defensive driving to avoid a serious accident the other weekend while driving up Cucknowle while a skateboarder was zigzagging down it at about 40mph straight towards him. One day there will probably be a squashed
- 101 and get the Traffic police out to tell these guys their fortune.
The Affordable Homes in Church Knowle saga returned to debate, with the article in CVN being discussed. The Member with special responsibility for affordable housing had spoken with Raglan again and they had confirmed accuracy of what was written. There remains considerable concern about the general lack of progress over the years and the Chairman would contact Margaret Green trust in the near future to get things moving again and Councillors were disappointed that no-one from the animal sanctuary had attended the January meeting.
The accounts were presented and were shown to be in good order. The precept me
playground, playing field maintenance continue to a high standard and that the sole street lamp continues to shine. Councillors also agreed to the small
ee which had been held at the same rate for the past 6 years.
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With regard to the budget for 2015/16, several suggestions were made. The goal posts in the playing field needed urgent replacement and this had to be paid for. Consideration is to be given to having winter grit bins at strategic points in the
were also discussed and will be further discussed in February. The issue of Councillor ID cards was mentioned and clearance given to go ahead so there
or does it? well, it all depends on doe
As a final piece of discussion, Members were very concerned about the lack of consultation by DCC on the possible closure of some recycling centres. Consultation replies seen to be in by 17 February and CKPC had not received any info in the matter. It has also been suggested by DCC that users must be able to prove their identity when using the centres (eg driving licence, passport, utility bills, etc.) It looks as though the consultation document has not been circulated to the wider community, inc. parish councils. Members thought an approach to the Purbeck Gazette might be in order as well as making the matter public through CVN. Perhaps a deluge of requests for consultation to DCC (on recycled paper, of course) might be useful.
Well, that was that for this month. Next meeting will be at Furzebrook Village Hall at 7.30pm. AW - 07731841093
SINGING DAY WITH KEN BURTON
The Purbeck Arts Choir, Swanage invite you to join them for an exciting and exhilarating singing day with the renowned
gospel and community choir leader Ken Burton, seen recently on Gareth Malone’s “Sing While You Work” television show.
Come along to the Thomas Hardye School, Dorchester on Saturday 28th February for a unique singing experience!
Tickets are only £20 for adults (music provided) with discounted prices for students and accompanied children. Full details and tickets available from Liz 01929 481419 or Beth 01929 477142
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Do you enjoy working with natural materials like stone, wood, wool, clay or even cow horn? If so Corfe Castle needs you. We are looking for volunteer artisans, including masons, to help us unravel the secrets of medieval life.
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outer bailey of the castle and need a new team of volunteers to bring it to life. The lodge will be used by National Trust volunteers and staff as a base for crafts and skills that would have been part of castle life in the middle ages. We are looking for people with a passion for working with natural materials who would like to join our team taking forward a unique and innovative project here at Corfe Castle.
among like-minded people in an inspiring and beautiful place. Hours are flexible and we supply training, support, tea, biscuits, travel expenses and a warm fire. Our reconstruction archaeology includes making windows from leaves of cow horn. These were a feature of Tudor town houses.
Apprentices took seven years to complete their time as it was a very skilled job, although little is known about the process today. Cow horn is boiled to release the core then heated again to be cut, shaved as thinly as possible and cut
The leaves were boiled to soften them, flattened using heavy weights and then slotted into a wooden frame. It is a long, slow progress with many pitfalls and a pretty awful smell!
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The Stars were Shining at the Outstanding Sparkling Celebration Aquarius Revels Sensation! The ladies looked ravishing and the men very svelte as we partied in Hollywood style surrounded by movie stars (thanks to Ruth and the Rex) and twinkling lights. Our own special photographer, Linda, captured the moment as excited ‘celebrities’ proudly showed off their Oscars while party goers enjoyed a
this star-studded occasion. At the end of the evening it was all smiles and a million
Barry Stocks seemed to have magical powers as he demonstrated his brilliance with bread, buns and baps at our January meeting: weighing and mixing his ingredients, kneading, dividing and rolling while simultaneously giving us both a running commentary on how to make a basic loaf and telling us about his life in the bakery business. We are very grateful to Barry not only for his inspiring demonstration but also for donating his fee to our charities and making us two scrumptious cakes to eat with our tea. Would you like to join the Aquarius Committee? If so please let Margery know as we shall be needing new committee members in March. NOTES for our FEBRUARY MEETING:Please bring your cheque book because our subscriptions (£22) are due.Please add your name to Viv’s list of helpers for the Aquarius Coffee Morning on Saturday 21st March if you possibly, POSSIBLY can (even if you are not quite sure). Also, most importantly, the Charity cheque presentation to the Friends of Corfe Castle Surgery, Lewis Manning Hospice and Margaret Green Animal Rescue will take place and you will be voting for the charity you would like Aquarius to support in the coming year.Reminder coffee morning in March!Coming next: February 3rd Nordic Walking - Lynne Martin Presentation of Charity ChequesDates for your diary:March 3rd AGM June 6th Murder Mystery Supper
Visitors are always welcome to attend any two meetings in the year: £3.00 Susie Bond 480133
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Corfe Castle Surgery
We have a new starter to introduce to you. Tessa will be working alongside Anne and Kerry in the Dispensary and we hope you join us in welcoming her to the Corfe Castle Surgery team.
The FRIENDS AND FAMILY TEST is a way of gathering anonymous feedback from you about your recent experience of the practice. This will help us recognise where we are doing things well and where we need to improve. Your feedback gives a very real and recent picture of what you think. You will have the opportunity to feedback every time you are in the practice, after an appointment or attending for administrative things such as repeat prescription or blood test results.
As a patient registered with this practice you can give feedback after each and every contact if you want to. As a carer or relative you can also give feedback. You can choose to comment every time, sometimes or not at all.
Forms are available at the surgery, via your Friends of Corfe Castle Surgery Driver, on our NHS Choices website or your answers can be
ask at Reception for a log in and password; you will also be able to book GP appointments and request repeat medication online). If you need help completing this form, please just ask.
In December we had 5 FRIENDS AND FAMILY TEST completed and all 5 patients said they were EXTREMELY LIKELY to recommend our surgery.
Thank you to those who have already donated old tights in aid of the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia. You can still drop in tights at the
ive your old tights a new lease of life - Any tights are fine, as long as they are clean top of the leg, or around the waist.
In Africa, most mothers give birth without any medical help, enduring days of painful, prolonged labour. Old tights are the perfect solution to holding dressings in place for women suffering from childbirth injuries, in particular from fistulas. So before throwing a pair of tights away with a little ladder in, please think of these women and bring them to the surgery (once washed) so we can pass them on to this worthwhile cause.
Many Thanks Clare Tuck
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News from the Pre-School
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We have had an exceptional response to our advertisement and look forward to appointing in the near future. Watch this space for more details.Our 100 Club lucky winner for November was Number 67. We have a few spaces in our 100 Club and it only costs £4 a month to be a member and each month you have a chance of winning £100. For details of joining please pop into the Pre-School or telephone Karen Spooner on 481631.We run taster sessions on Wednesday mornings from 9:30am for up to two hours where you and your child can get to know us. Children are welcome at the taster sessions up to a term before their second birthday. If you need any more details please ring 481631. Karen Spooner Setting Manager
Spring Term has been very cold so far, but we have still played outside every day. The children enjoy the freedom of the outside area and are enjoying using our new outdoor numeracy and literacy opportunities.Due to our increasing numbers and our commitment to providing outstanding levels of care and learning opportunities to our children we have decided to take on extra staff members.
News from Busy Bees!
Busy Bees is a fun parent and child activity session based in Corfe Castle Primary School’s brand new school hall.
Each week our experienced childcare practitioner will supervise an exciting activity for parents and children to enjoy together. So you and your child could have a go at making a puppet, designing a potato print picture, playing parachute games or learning a drumming rhythm!
Busy Bees is every Thursday in term time from 10am until 11.30am. For more information please contact us or just pop in!
Busy Bees is open to all children from Corfe Castle and the surrounding areas aged from 0 to school age. Each session costs £1.50 per child + 50p for siblings
After School Clubs – the clubs are open until 5:30pm each day. Monday – Nature & Gardening Club.
Tuesday – Cookery Club. Wednesday – Make & Do.
Thursday – Games Night. Friday – Film Club.
The cost of the clubs are £4 for 3pm – 4pm £7 for 3pm -5pm. £9 for 3pm -5:30pm. Kids Club Half Term 16th Feb – 20th Feb We have some fantastic half term fun planned for. We are going to go around the world in five days and will be visiting Europe, United States of America, Africa and West & East Australasia.
Kids Club runs from 8:00 – 5:30 each day come and join in the fun!
Don’t forget our Early Birds Club which is open every Week day morning from 8am.
We are open to all Pre-School and Primary aged children from Corfe Castle and the surrounding area between 3pm and 5.30pm.
After all the bright lights of Christmas and so much going on, the village seems plunge into darkness with the appearance of ghost town in January. We are pleased to report that the lights were shinning bright at the castle, and our sincere thanks to all of you who brave the weather, to come and visit us.
Tuesday 10th February Kieran and Conner's big night. We are sure that the everyone's aware of the boys courageous and amazing quest; to undertake community work in Tanzania this summer. They have been working hard to raise funds to cover the costs. We appreciate a lot of you have helped already, BUT we hope you can find time to come along, have some fun and cheer as they hit their fundraising target. We are having a Quiz and Draw night ... supper is included for an amazing entrance fee of only £7.50. Please book your tickets in advance. Saturday 14th February is V night.................. Group bookings now being taken!
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PUBLIC CONSULTATION
ON PROPOSAL TO CONVERT TO ACADEMY STATUS
You re invited to attend Corfe Castle CE VC Primary School’s
Public Consultation Meeting on Wednesday 25th February 2015
at 2pm or 4pm in the School Hall y is to enable the school to continue to provide
nique qualities and strengths. We recognise that the role of Local Authorities in supporting schools is diminishing and that it is Government policy to encourage effective schools to become academies.
The Governing Body believes the best solution is for our school to form a local primary school partnership of Corfe Castle CE VC Primary School, Wareham St Mary CE VC Primary School, St George s CE VA Primary School and St Marks CE VA Primary School. The partnership would be a multi-academy trust and each school would convert to become an academy.
We are now consulting with the scommunity to hear your views and establish if there is any significant objection for the Governing Body to take into account when making its final decision. The consultation period will end on Monday 9th March 2015.
The Chair of Governors and Headteacher will be available at the meetings on Wednesday 25th February to answer any questions you might have. We have prepared a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document which will be made available at the meetings.
If you have any feedback on the proposal that you would like to share with the Governing Body and are unable to attend either of the meetings on Wednesday 25th February, then please contact the School Office and ask for a Consultation FAQ Sheet and Questionnaire.
We look forward to welcoming you on Wednesday 25th February at 2pm or 4pm.
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The Club is affiliated to The Royal British Legion, whose main aim is to support 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, currently Ringwood at £2.70 and Guinness at £3.00 per pint. Filled rolls are available from the bar at £1.20 and soft drinks dispensed at reasonable prices.
On a weekly basis we hold a number of activities which are posted on the club notice board.
The Corfe Castle Royal British Legion Club Ltd will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Club on Wednesday 28th January 2015 at 7.30 PM.
The local Club is in Corfe Castle, at 70 East Street (opposite the school)
Telephone 01929 480591
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From THE VILLAGE PUMP!
Corfe Castle
Did you know? Have you heard? THE EEL THING! Don and Viv Goodwin, Corfe Castle residents from 1975, hardly need any introduction. They are regularly seen 'bobbing' around at the Village Hall monthly Saturday
with a good yarn to tell and Viv with knitting needles in action. Don has
into the glossy magazines, wherein the Editor- also feature writer- of PURBECK Journal , Geoffrey Stubbs, makes a warm introductory reference to Don. In the Autumn/Winter 2014 Edition seven of this popular publication, I quote extracts (with permission of the Editor, thank you Geoff): “Don Goodwin's accent is pure Purbeck, all rolling R's and lifting vowels. A cigarette end hangs from the corner of his mouth most of the time and his pate goes seldom uncapped. Don -
– is unique, primarily that he is the only remaining fisherman in the UK with an Eel Bobbing Licence.” You can read more about this fishing sport in the glossy magazine, with the page heading of Ichthyology Fish Science. “It takes a practiced hand to get them surfaced and landed. This is a highly controlled method of fishing, compared with netting, though Don has done plenty of that.” The plight of the European Eel has been much discussed recently, in the media, due
to falling numbers. Don explained he is not allowed to sell them now
Don and Viv Goodwin – Always with a good Yarn
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some find their way to the smokery! Don was, for 40 years, a Dorset fisherman. He has contributed to Village life in Corfe Castle, in earlier days employed cleaning the Village Square and following that, often aided by Viv, he was caretaker of the Village Hall. He was also involved with the Thursday nights Bingo. Don and Viv have two sons and a daughter, five grandchildren and one great-grandson, 6 month old Adam who lives in Portland. Recently, Viv was proudly showing friends at the Coffee Morning, her Christmas present With love from Adam a craft-made linen bag, embroidered with.. 'Great Grandma's Knitting'. There is no doubt that this will get much use! Viv is always knitting and has photographic proof that she started at the age of 4! Unfortunately, the charming sepia photograph is too small to reproduce well in this magazine. She makes all Don's jumpers, which are his Trademark, and his caps but Don was quick to declare that he makes the peaks! At
village hall it appears that he carries a designer-collection with him! Viv is from Yorkshire where her father was a school headteacher in Doncaster and Sheffield. From leaving school, she worked in Libraries, which she enjoyed very much. Coloured photographs of Don in action, eel bobbing by the river bank with a detailed explanation of the sporting skill, can
be seen in the PURBECK Journal, to which I refer, a magazine that offers all insights to this rural corner of Dorset. IGNITED! I take this opportunity, to applaud the National Trust for their inspired idea of lighting the Castle during the Festive Season. With braziers, beacons and lanterns burning, we were very impressed with the atmospheric glow that was created. Not strictly speaking for the first time of being lit in the 1000 year history, but most certainly the first time professionally by LED lights, making it visible for many miles around. This was created sympathetically to the local environment and amazingly revealed architecture hitherto unseen. Thank you to those involved at Corfe Castle NT for igniting a spark of brilliance. A point of interest: The day I am writing this, January 12th 2015, it is the 120th anniversary of the founding of the National Trust in 1895, by Octavia Hill, Sir Robert Hunter and Hardwicke Rawnsley. As Readers will know, in 1982, the Castle, as part of the entire Bankes Estate, was accepted by the National Trust in Mr Ralph Bankes' legacy. In the interest of Tourism, it is often referred to as a romantic ruin but there is the other side of the story of 'orrible histories! I now quote extracts from the January 1983 Corfe Castle Community MagazineViews and subsequently CVN), from
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an item by the late Paul Randall, local historian and former Corfe Castle resident: 'The Lean Years: Our little town of Corfe has always been overshadowed by its Castle. County Historians and Guide Books have stressed the importance of its Royal ownership and its spirited defence by the brave Dame Mary but what of our forebears, the humble citizens who, for generations, earned their daily bread by back-breaking toil? For generations, they tilled the fields, worshipped in the Parish Church and doubtless wondered why they saw so little of the Lord of the Manor. In Norman times, Royal patronage caused the Corfe Marblers to become internationally known craftsmen. It was devotion to the Royal cause which caused the destruction of the Castle, the extinction of the principal landowners and the poverty to the humbler folk. The roads were neglected and so the stone trade moved towards Swanage, leaving no trade, apart from the milling of corn, for the inhabitants. A list of all the townsfolk was compiled in 1795 recording everyone's names, families, employment and earnings and it represents a sad story. Most were clayminers. William Pitt, of Encombe, had tried in vain to improve their lot, by starting a knitting and spinning industry. However, in around 1760, the clay industry, originally prospected by the Romans at Norden, brought some employment. Thomas Hyde of
Arne, negotiated with John Calcraft and Josiah Wedgewood, to dig and supply 1400 tons of clay each year. Without this growing industry, there is little doubt that the town would have become depopulated.' At the bottom of the page I quote from, it
now search the archive magazines to find the next part of this cliff-hanger! Now, however, we can move on to a village tradition that has, so far, happily survived the centuries on a cheery note. HIGH NOON
Pancake Tuesday (this year on the 17th February) as the Church clock strikes 12noon Members of the Ancient Guild of Purbeck Marblers and Stonecutters will be summoned to their Annual Meeting, gathering at The Fox Inn and Corfe Castle Town Hall. At this age old ceremony, the Order celebrates the Anniversary of the Signing of the Articles in 1651. The stone was shipped from Ower Quay and, now annually, symbolically, a peppercorn rent is presented to the owner. A football is kicked along the way to Ower . For centuries, in many villages, there is recorded the tradition of Shrovetide Football. The Highways Act of 1835, banned the playing of football on public highways and these legendary events went into sharp decline. Corfe Castle's Shrove Tuesday event is sometimes covered by the media so if you happen to be around the Square at the time, you will
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perhaps enjoy the spectacle of this age old tradition. There is, of course, more detail to this tradition than I have touched on here. I am just about an idea in case some new readers wonder what goes on in the 'Wild West Street at High Noon' on Tuesday !
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The Village Hall's Annual General Meeting will take place in the Hall at 7.00 on Thursday 12th March , and is open to all residents of the Parish. We expect this to
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CORFE VALLEY NEWS
1 February Sunday 10 am - 5 pm 4 February Wednesday 7.30 pm 5 February Thursday 8 pm 5 February Thursday 7.30 pm 7 February Saturday 10.30 am 7 February Saturday 10.30 am 9 February Monday 7 pm 10 February Tuesday 7 pm 10 February Tuesday 7.30 pm 13 February Friday 7.30 pm 13 February Friday 10.30 am 14 February Saturday 10.15 am 19 February Thursday 7.30 pm 19 February Thursday 7.30 pm 25 February Wednesday 2 pm or 4 pm 26 February Thursday 10 am – 12 noon 28 February Saturday TBA If you know about any forthcoming events please let us know. Similarly please tell us if an
4 March Wednesday 7.30 pm 14 March Saturday 9.30 am – 1 pm 21 March Saturday 7.30 pm
CALENDAR for FEBRUARY 2015
Antique and Collectors Fair Corfe Castle Village Hall Langton Arthouse Cinema “Ida” Langton Mat. Village Hall Gardening Club AGM Royal British Legion Bingo Corfe Castle Village Hall Coffee Morning Corfe Castle Village Hall Medieval Arts and Crafts Corfe Castle Corfe Castle Parish Council Meeting Corfe Castle Town Hall Church Knowle Parish Council Meeting Furzebrook Village Hall Movie Night “Belle” Harmans Cross Village Hall Kimmeridge Keilidh Kimmeridge Village Hall Medieval Arts and Crafts Corfe Castle Double Act Coffee Morning Corfe Castle Village Hall Bingo Corfe Castle Village Hall Church Quiz Night Royal British Legion Public Consultation Meeting Corfe Castle Primary School Purbeck U3A “My Life in China” Harmans Cross Village Hall Singing Day with Ken Burton Thomas Hardye School, Dorch
ny of the regular dates are wrong or if there is a regular event which should be included
Langton Arthouse Cinema “Beyond the Edge” Langton Mat. Village Hall St Edwards Spring Clean St Edwards Church, Corfe Castle The Pedigree Trad Jazz Band Harmans Cross Village Hall
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Tyneham
St. Marys
Steeple
St. Michaels
within the Church of England, the Diocese of Salisbury and the Deanery of Purbeck. The liturgy is from the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) and Common Worship (CW). The geographic area covered by the valley Church includes the villages of:-
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:
At the beginning of the New Year, Corfe Castle said a sad farewell to a young lad who met death far too early, but whose short life made a marked
His attitude was always just not quite what you would expect: often very humorous, always to the point, and never unkind. Indeed, his most marked characteristic was his thoughtfulness, his care for others, his unfailing kindness to everyone who had the good fortune to cross his path. Perhaps it was not surprising that, at his funeral, his friends, most of them his own age, lined the streets between his home in West Street and The Square to follow his coffin, and to fill the church almost beyond capacity.
The philosophical acceptance and courage he demonstrated in his struggle to live with Epilepsy would have been remarkable in someone much older; in someone only just out of his teens, and with other medical problems as well to deal with, it was surely exceptional. It is natural and normal to fear death: not only is it the frightening thought of leaving behind all that we hold dear in life and the not-knowing what, if anything, lies ahead; it is also fear of the process of dying. What might we have to suffer? as Joss was, the idea of dying seems so far into the future as to be not worth bothering about - unless you have an illness that might be life-threatening, as he did. A healthy young person usually only thinks about it if it has been thrust into their consciousness when a loved relative or friend dies and then it is sometimes a rude shock that for a little while rocks their confidence.
Christians are as fearful of death as everyone else, but the Bible teaches, and in the Gospels emphatically demonstrates, that death is not an end, but a change. Jesus died a human death on the cross, but was resurrected to new life in a similar-looking but different, less-substantial, now-you-see-it-now-you- So far, no-one has disproved the Resurrection, though many have tried. There are all sorts of deeply theological and significant reasons for the Resurrection; but the simplest reason of all may be the best: it happened to show people that death is not The End, that life consciousness that knows I exist continues in a different form, in a different dimension, somewhere else.
This idea is what is known as the Christian Hope the hope that there is more to this present life than always meets the eye. It is a hope based on recorded evidence (amongst other things) and it is the hope that Christian ministers try to get across during a funeral service - not because it is dry theory, but because it is deeply felt, profoundly believed conviction that really does help
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figment of the imagination; he is the living reality behind and beneath humdrum existence, who reaches out to each one us with everlasting love.
With love, Anne.
The Corfe Valley Churches - Scripture Readings February 2015
Sunday 1st February Hebrews 2: 14 - End Luke 2: 22 - 40
Sunday 8th February Colossians 1: 15 - 20 John 1: 1 -14
Sunday 15th February 2 Corinthians 4: 3 - 6 Mark 9: 2 - 9
Sunday 22nd February 1 Peter 3: 18 - end Mark 1: 9 -15
Sunday 1st March Romans 4: 13 - end Mark 8: 31 - end
Contact Details for the Corfe Valley Churches
Rev Ian Jackson 480257 Assistant Curate Rev Anne Bond 480249
Church Wardens
Corfe Castle: George Preston 480349 Jill Revans 480852
Church Knowle Hazel Parker 480315
Kimmeridge Contact Ian Jackson
Steeple Contact Ian Jackson
Want to know what is going on at St Edwards? Visit St Edwards Website - http://stedwardscorfecastle.co.uk/
From The Registers
We remember and pray for
Those who have died - the date is the Funeral or Thanksgiving Service
5th January Joss Stuart Lewis Venning - at Corfe Castle
12th January Pamela Sylvia McClintoch - at Kimmeridge
15th January Alice Ford Watson - at Corfe Castle
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The Corfe Valley Church Services - February 2015
Sunday 1st February The Presentation - Candlemas
10.30 Corfe Castle Benefice Communion
Sunday 8th February 2nd Sunday before Lent
8.00 Corfe Castle Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30 Steeple Family Communion (BCP)
10.30 Corfe Castle Matins
Sunday 15th February Sunday next before Lent
9.00 Church Knowle Holy Communion (BCP) (note time)
10.30 Corfe Castle Parish Communion (CW)
Wednesday 18th February Ash Wednesday
10.30 Corfe Castle Holy Communion
Sunday 22nd February The 1st Sunday of Lent
8.00 Corfe Castle Holy Communion (BCP)
10.30 Kimmeridge Parish Communion (CW)
10.30 Corfe Castle Parish Communion (CW)
4 pm Church Knowle Evensong
Sunday 1st March 2nd Sunday of Lent
10.30 Corfe Castle Benefice Communion
BCP - Book of Common Prayer CW - Common Worship
St Edwards Spring Clean
Following our previous successful cleans we plan to have a 2015 Spring clean of St Edwards on Saturday 14th March 9.30 am to 1pm.
Come along and help, or just see what is going on. This is a fun Spring event and will include a lunch and coffee. Whether you regularly come to Church or not, young or old, all are welcome. Bring some cleaning materials with you and there are jobs for all
abilities. Contact Jill Revans at [email protected] or tel 01929 480852 or just
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Corfe Castle Evangelical Congregational Church www.ccecc.org.uk
Pastor:- Rev.Barry L.Walton Chapel Cottage, 44 East Street, Corfe Castle. BH20 5EQ Tel.No. 01929 480839 Mobile 0792 211 3257
There is another week before my article is due for submission, but, in the light of the events in Paris yesterday, when 12 people were killed, by those who are presumed to be Islamist extremists, I felt compelled to put on one side everything else that needed to be done, and put down my initial reaction to the news that immediately filled the media channels.
Just in case anybody gets the wrong impression, let me say very clearly, right at the beginning, that I am totally against the evil that was committed, and, as far as I am concerned, however great the provocation, there is no justification for the carrying out of these deliberate murders.
But now let me get down to the reason for writing. The French President went on teleDavid Secretary of the United Nations struck a similar note when he said that what took
assault on a cornerstone of democracy, on the media, and on
The point that I want to make is, that any civilized society has to balance the gift of freedom with the necessary restrictions on freedom. To talk of freedom, may sound great, especially in an election year, but, because of what mankind is capable of, freedom has to be restricted. I believe that it was the Frenchman
. If there was total freedom, then yesterdays murders could be justified by the terrorists, who could claim that they were only exercising their freedom, the freedom to kill those who had offended them.
By being part of a society, we forfeit part of the freedom that we might otherwise wish to possess. If you are a parent, you are not free to decide whether your child should be educated or not. If you are an employee, you are not free to decide whether you want to pay Income Tax and the National Insurance Contributions. But it becomes even more complicated than that. Coming from Birmingham, as a child I would have meant no offense by referring to a black person
n owner of a football club recently found out, there are restrictions on how you can refer to the Jews and the Chinese. Freedom is continually being restricted, and the restrictions are necessary, for the good of society.
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This morning I picked up the Radio Times to see what was on this evening. We , but I happened to notice that at 10.00 pm this
evening, y
ed are adults, and they are only expressing their desire for sexual freedom. And those who are employed to organize these orgies are expressing their freedom to earn an income in whatever way they choose. And the B.B.C. are expressing their freedom, by showing a programme that will last more than an hour, even though some would be concerned that their T.V. license is being used in this way.
We all want to be free. The child reaches the age when they want to be free from e teenager wants to be free from parental control.
The young married couple does not want to live with parents or their in-laws, given a choice, and the desire for freedom continues to the last few years of our
n though there is a lot that they now es
have got to do. They want to maintain their independence, which is another name for freedom.
We all want to be free, but, when we stop and think, we recognise that there has to be restrictions on our freedom, for the good of the society that we are part of. The big question is, here do we draw the line
France refused to draw the line, to prevent a magazine from publishing that which they knew would be offensive to many people, and would cause others to resort to violence. Hugh Schofield of the B.B.C. says of the magazine,
seems to resort to belittling another person, or mocking those who hold opinions
In the name of freedom, anything goes; nothing is forbidden. You can say whatever you like about God, Christians, Muslims, or Jews, at least up to a point, even though the language you use will be highly offensive to many people, for whom such beliefs are part of who they are, and represent the very fabric of life. This morning I am reminded that the One who sai also
Where do you want to draw the line? What is unacceptable behaviour, as far as you are concerned? And what is the solution, when we want to draw the line in different places. The neighbour from hell, is somebody expressing their own form of freedom.
Rev. Barry Walton
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You will find the Chapel behind Y Jewellers in East Street, and our services are at 10.30am each Sunday. We are a small fellowship, but you will find a big welcome.
have the Sermons and the Bible Studies on the Church Web site. Please make use of them if you wish. Every Monday at 10.30 am we have a Prayer Meeting which is open to all Christians, whatever their denomination, and every Wednesday at 10.30 am there is the Open Door Coffee Morning to which everybody is invited. On Wednesday afternoons we alternate between a Bible Study at 3.00 pm and a Wednesday Afternoon Fellowship at 2.30 pm. We would love to see you at either or both.
will seek to make myself available.
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Purbeck U3A
"Meeting Points" our monthly illustrated talk open to members and non-members.
Thursday 26 February, 10:00 to 12:00noon
Harman's Cross Village Hall
"My Life in China"
David Grierson, lived in China for seven years during a period of tremedous economic and social change. He will talk about his experiences as a teacher and about the enigmatic contrasts and contradictions he found there. The talk will be fully illustrated and promises to be both humorous and thought provoking. There will, of course, be ample time for questions. All are welcome to join us.
Purbeck U3A is a Registered Charity, number: 1075342
Notices and Thanks
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Joss Venning Helen & Steve - Graham & Wendy
Wish to express a massive THANK YOU to everyone for their kindness and support at such a very difficult time following the passing of Joss.
Joss would be so proud to see the RBL Standard Bearers turn out for him and to see the amazing number of people that attended his funeral on 5th January.
It would be virtually impossible to personally thank everyone individually as there are so many but we would like to mention a couple without offending
anyone.
Rev: Anne Bond for doing such an amazing job of presenting the service.
Mark and the team at Albert Marsh for looking after us and Joss so beautifully and coping with the amazing amount of people that came to the service so
professionally.
Angie Churchill and Russell Sawyer for organising the refreshments
And finally
To The Corfe Massive and the rest of the crew for the fantastic presentation of the collage pictures to us both. It was very moving and showed just how much
you all thought of Joss.
We would like everyone to know that the collection tins raised £330.70 for Epilepsy Action which is a fabulous tribute to our son and a fantastic effort by
all.
Thank you all again for giving Joss the amazing send-off to the angels he deserved.
Pamela McClintock
"Mrs Pamela McClintock (nee Mansel) beloved wife of Nicholas Cole McClintock, CBE, died peacefully in Dorset on 28th December 2015.
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Citizens Advice Bureau The CAB offers the following arrangements for free, independent, impartial and confidential advice to everyone in the area. Home visits are by appointment only and may be offered to those who are not able to attend our offices. Please contact 01929 550328 or email [email protected].
Purbeck CAB office opening hours:
Mill Lane, Wareham BH20 4RA
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays
10 am - 2pm, drop-in and follow-up appointments.
The Hive, Bovington Tuesdays 9.30 am - 1pm, drop-in. Town Hall, Swanage Monday 10.15 - 2pm, drop-in. Wednesday
(NB Closed on the first Wednesday of every month)
10.15 - 2pm, appointments only
Town Council Office, Upton
Monday 9.15am -1230 for generalist advice, drop-in only.
In addition:
There is also a Homelessness Prevention Adviser, by appointment, Wednesdays in the Wareham CAB office (551913).
A Children's Centre Adviser attends:
Centre Wednesday mornings 9.30 -12.30
Upton Centre
1st and 3rd Fridays of the month
1.00 3.00
Centre 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month
1.00 3.00
CAB Website: www.adviceguide.org.uk.
All telephone enquiries, should be made to the Dorset Adviceline on 0344 245 1291 (Landline calls cost typically up to 9p per minute and calls from mobiles are between 8p and 40p per minute. The number for Text Relay users is 0344 411 1445.
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Citizens Advice Bureau Changes to the days of opening at Swanage CAB: Please note that with effect from 1st January 2015, the CAB sessions at Swanage Town Hall will take place on Mondays and Wednesdays. The office will no longer be open on Fridays. The first Monday session will be on 5th January 2015 and all Mondays will be for
Appointments Only sessions.
We would like to say thank you very much to you all for your foreign coin donations made via our collection box in the Post Office. Our grateful thanks are extended to Ian for keeping the collection box for the last year or more in his busy Post Office. He provides our collection point for unwanted foreign currency and this has helped us raise a good sum for our funds.
Please continue to donate any spare foreign currency that you no longer need. It can be coins, notes, present day or out-of-circulation currency. Ian will continue to have a collection box and Carol and Terry at the Corfe Castle Village Stores have also offered to keep a box for foreign coins as well. Your local advice bureau (Registered Charity no 1068414) benefits directly from all donations made and your support is greatly appreciated.
the Purbeck Parishes
OLDER PEOPLE living in the Purbeck District area can use a free and confidential local information service to help them find out about the support and facilities in their area.
and obtain a range of useful information on many topics. Wayfinders are part of
support to individuals or a family member or a friend. Older people can meet and speak with a Wayfinder in person at their home or a location that is convenient for them. Help can also be provided over the telephone or via email.
To find out more or to be put in touch with a Wayfinder, telephone 01305 448 111 or 01202 946 111. Alternatively you can simply contact your local Wayfinder direct on 07971 338662 or by emailing [email protected].
Local charity, Help and Care, manages the POPP Wayfinder contract on behalf of Dorset County Council. To find out about becoming a Wayfinder in Dorset please contact Becky Lewis at Help and Care 0300 111 3303 or visit www.helpandcare.org.uk.
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Langton Arthouse Cinema
Hall, recounts Tenzing Norgay and Edmund Hillary's monumental and historical ascent of Mount Everest. In 1953, Everest remained the last of Earth's great challenges. Standing at over 29,000ft, the world's highest mountain posed a fearsome challenge and had already claimed thirteen lives in previous expeditions. Faced with treacherous winds, sub-zero temperatures and battling altitude sickness, Edmund Hillary, a modest bee-keeper and keen mountaineer from Auckland, New Zealand, and the very experienced Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay, of Nepal, finally achieved the impossible and became the first men to stand atop Everest. It was an event that stunned the world and defined an era. Hillary and Tenzing carried the hopes and dreams of the United Kingdom, New Zealand, the people of the Himalayas and the entire British Empire on their shoulders. As the world slowly recovered from the horrors of World War II their efforts allowed people everywhere to believe a new age was dawning. For the first time, and with the support of the Hillary family, Sir Edmund's story is brought to life on the big screen, 'relived' using original footage, photographs and newsreels as well as dramatized reconstructions of the ascent. Tickets will be £5 on the door which will open at 7pm. Glasses will be supplied should you wish to bring your own drink with you. If you want to be kept informed about future films you can add your name to the mailing list by emailing [email protected] or visit www. LangtonArthouseCinema.co.uk. Chris Kwantes
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The editor has received the following email about the excellent lights in the village over Christmas; I think we would all endorse the sentiments and thank the Festivities Committee and the National Trust for the work they have done in lighting the village and Castle during December:- Passing through Corfe this Christmas season has been a real delight. The street lights and decorations create a very warm and welcoming scene, more so than in previous years. Could you please pass on our thanks and praise to the organising committee and sponsors for such a splendid festive scene. Best wishes Pete and Di Scupholme, Wareham
Carols For Everyone
Church on Thursday 11 December was once again a most successful and enjoyable evening. Thanks are due to all the performers and all those who assisted in other capacities. Thank you also to all who attended and for your generosity. The magnificent sum of £934.08 was raised for the Disaster
Chris Finch
New Inn Church Knowle
Call 01929480357
The Purbeck Lounge seats up to 80 people. It is an excellent function room suitable for all events with large secure parking
Available for Weddings, Private Functions, Business Meetings and Activity Groups.
Buffet or full food service available no hire charge with food service. Negotiable rates from £20 per session
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Call Keeley on 01202 511386
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The Mulberry Tree Gallery, 57 High Street, Swanage, BH19 2LT
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 • rst class service
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.
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The Mulberry Tree Gallery is proud of its framing reputation and experience. All our frames are made too order and we have been
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Kimmeridge News - February 15 Pamela Sylvia McClintock 1926 2014 Kimmeridge Church was packed on Monday 12th January for the funeral of Pam McClintock. Pam was brought up at Smedmore in the 20s & 30s and in later years was PCC Secretary for Kimmeridge Parish Church. Michael McClintock gave an excellent eulogy covering and exciting life including her service in the WAAF during the war, working for Hansard, her time in Nigeria and more recently her championing of support
celebration of a life lived to the full. Kimmeridge Church
funeral service. The repair work is still going on; but at the time of writing the lighting and heating are back on and Smedmore Joinery have started work on the roof repairs. We do now have a usable building, although more work will need to be done in the future to replace the rather aged heating and lighting systems. Christmas Eve Nativity Service
y g gchildren was supplemented, to good effect, by three of the parents making it a real family Nativity. The Hall was packed and the atmosphere was very happy and relaxed. Several people asked if we could hold it in the hall again next year and this was agreed it will be a very special celebration for our last Christmas in the old Village Hall.
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Boxing Day Visit On Boxing Day the traditional visit of the Coastguard Helicopter to the Bay took place it is always fun to watch them land and see them enjoy our tea and mince pies. The children (small and big) especially enjoy the chance to have a look inside the helicopter. Like the old village hall, this may soon be a part of history when the Portland Base closes. But we should still have one more year for them to visit and be thanked for all they do for us. Steve & Helen Earwicker Kimmeridge Keilidh
Come and dance your socks off at our fantastic Kimmeridge Keilidh (Barn Dance to you and me!)
Friday 13th February Arish Mel English Ceilidh Band
Callers: Dawn Skye & Dick Williams No experience needed - the callers tell you what to do and the music makes
your feet dance! No bar - so bring your own drinks & snacks.
£2.50 adults, £1 under 16s All profits go to the village hall and our new children’s playground
Kimmeridge Village Hall BH20 5PE 7.30pm - 10.30pm
Contact Steve & Helen Earwicker: 01929 480 737 [email protected] www.earwicker.org/arish_mel.htm
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MORE HOSTS URGENTLY REQUIRED IN THE PURBECKS
TO LOOK AFTER AND CARE FOR LOVELY DOGS WHILST THE OWNERS GO ON HOLIDAY
OR FOR THE DAY
HAPPY HOUNDS HOME FROM HOME DOG BOARDING
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT HELEN
ON 01590 681790 07702 646909
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Music Night Live at
Harmans Cross Village Hall with
“ The Pedigree Trad Jazz Band”
(6 piece band)
details on www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk
Saturday 21 March - Doors 7.30pm Tickets £10 from Swanage & Wareham Tourist Information
Offices, Replayed Records, HX SPAR shop
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Those of you that have visited exotic coral reefs may be familiar with a group of fish called Tthe vast majority live in warm tropical seas and many are brightly coloured and highly patterned. We do however get one particular species frequenting the Dorset coastline- the Grey Triggerfish.
Triggerfish get their name from an unusual adapatation they have to help them evade predators. Their front dorsal fin is formed by three spines and the first spine can be locked into an upright position. This enables the fish, which has a very thin shape, to wedge itself into narrow cracks and crevices, safe from the grasping jaws of predators. Even the Grey Triggerfish, that spends most of its time in the open ocean, still makes use of this valauable tactic. Like many fish they use pieces of floating debris as shelter from larger predators, so they use their trigger to hide away amoungst driftwood and in recent years, plastic litter.
Shoals of Triggerfish begin to form around around wrecks, rocky outcrops and piers from late summer and stay living in these areas throughout the autumn months. During this period they can be seen reliably by divers on wrecks like the Adelaide off Chesil Beach and have also been spotted in the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve. Very few survive our cold and stormy winters and most will perish with some washing up on beaches for us to find.
Numbers of Triggerfish in the UK have been increasing over the last 20 years. Some say this may be due to climate change causing our waters to warm up and others say it could be the increase in man-made litter floating around the ocean, and that the Triggerfish are carried here by the Gulf Stream with their mobile plastic shelter.
Next time you visit the beach after some story weather look out for these unfortunate casualties and marvel at their clever adapatations and the amazing journey they have taken!
The marine centre at Kimmeridge is on winter opening times which is every Sunday from 12.00pm until 4.00pm as well as every day except Monday during the February Half-Term (14th-22nd of February) from 12pm-4pm. For more information about the Purbeck Marine Wildlife Reserve, Kimmeridge call 01929 481044 or email [email protected]. All Dorset Wildlife Trust events can be found at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/events.
Jess Mead Trainee Marine Warden
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Dorset Wildlife Trust Purbeck Group talks for February 2015
Monday 9th February 2.30pm Langton Matravers Village Hall. Venezuela Lost World to Angel Falls. An illustrated talk by David Sagar. All welcome.
Thursday 28th February 7.30pm Wareham Methodist Church, North Street. Tracking the Dorset Brown Hare where the hare hot spots in the county are. An illustrated talk by Sarah Williams, DWT Project Officer. All welcome.
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Loft Conversions Ground Works Fully Insured
A Corfe artist has had a painting selected for the prestigious annual Pastel Society exhibition in London.
Yorkshire Dales by Judy Tate from Corfe Castle measuring 15 x 46cm is a soft pastel and will be exhibited at the Mall Galleries, London.
a recognised pastel artist really is my mission in life so this is a big
There is a private view on February 23 from 2pm to 8pm with a prize-giving by John Russell Taylor at 6pm. The exhibition opens from February 24 to March 7 March from 10am to 5pm (closes 3pm on final day).
For more information contact Judy on:Tel: 01929 481441 / 07899914999 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thetates.me
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Church Knowle Village HallAvailable to hire at £30 per session*
(Parish Residents £25)
Fully equipped for up to 100 people at the table
PRS licence - Large car park - Close to the Church
Telephone 01929 480567
*The Hall is hired by session, each session being up to four hours; other time periods by agreement.
For Breakfast, Coffees, Lunches, Dinners & Cream Teas
Sunday Roasts are available every week
with our own Farm meat (Bookings advisable)
Valentines Menu (Fri 13th Feb & Sat 14th Feb) 3 Courses for £27.95
Reservations & Meat Orders 01929 480701
Buy 1 Maincourse get 1 for a £1 (lunchtimes only) Valid
Tues 2nd Feb – Sat 27th Feb Mon – Sat must inc a purchased drink, Max 6 guests
1 voucher per couple
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Valentines Menu Friday 13th and Saturday 14th February
Starters
Seafood Sharing Platter – mini crab cakes, king prawns, smoked salmon mousse, deep fried chilli squid and a seafood dim sum.
Homemade Crab Bisque – served with crusty bread. Sweet Cherry Tomato Parfait – with mozzarella and crusty bread.
Thai Style Mussels – served with crusty bread Salad of Pigeon Breast – beetroot, pearl barley, apples & bacon Duck Galantine –with toasted brioche, plum chutney and salad
Main Fillet of Seabass –on a celeriac rosti, with brown shrimp, diced
tomato and vermouth cream sauce. Pork Fillet Medallions – sautéed with bramley apples, flamed in
calvados, and finished with a red wine jus Lamb Wellington – with a mint pea puree wrapped in filo pastry
served with a Maderia sauce (£3 supplement) Roasted Loin of Venison wrapped in Parma ham – accompanied
with a juniper port and redcurrant sauce (£3 supplement) Sirloin Steak - flamed in brandy and served with a mushroom,
French mustard and cream sauce with homemade chips. Goats Cheese, Asparagus and Wild Mushroom en Croute – wild mushrooms layered with goat’s cheese and herbs, wrapped in filo
pastry served with a roasted red pepper sauce (All meat from the farm served with dauphinoise potatoes and
Short Mat Bowls 2.00 4.30 contact John 01929 462828
WEDNESDAY
Say So Drama 10.30 12.00 with Emma Yoga 2.15 3.45 contact Pam Steele -01929 556714 Tai Quondo 5.00 6.30 contact Lotti - 07803 536491 Short Mat Bowls 7.30 10.00 contact John 01929 462828 Purbeck Model Railway- 5.00 9.30 Contact Robin Brasmer
01929 427 015
THURSDAY
U3A Softball Tennis 2.00 4.00 contact Patrick 01929 553178
Qigong Chinese Exercise 7.00 8.00 contact Penny 07969 925502
FRIDAY
Short Mat Bowls 1.30-4.00 contact John 01929 462828 Purbeck Model Railway 5.00 10.00 contact Robin Brasmer
01929 427015 (1st Friday of each month)
SATURDAY
3MM Society 1.00 5.00 (1st Saturday of each month) Sequence & Ballroom Dance 7.30 11.00 ( 4th Saturday of
each Month) Contact Brian Hunt 01929 551332 Table Top Sales - January, February, March Sellers @ 8.30,
Buyers @ 9.00 (last Saturday of the month) contact Jayne 01929 550036
SUNDAY
Antiques fairs For details of Antiques fairs being held during 2015, please contact Lesley 01929 425402
Taekwondo
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HARMANS CROSS VILLAGE HALL EVENTS GUIDE
MOVIE NIGHTS 6.45pm for 7.30pm: February 10th - BELLE - The illegitimate, mixed-race daughter (Gugu Mbatha-Raw) of a British admiral plays an important role in the campaign to abolish slavery in England. March 10th WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY Ambitious and likeable family fun, with David Tennant and Rosamund Pike playing the put-upon parents of three kids in this feature-length spin-
MUSIC NIGHT March 21st with The Pedigree Trad Jazz Band ! Tickets on sale now!
- February 14th March 14th
: - Village Inn, Ulwell, on February 6th
- (Saturday from 9.30am): Coffee And Cake, Cards And Crafts And Bric-A-Brac ! February 14th March 14th
POST OFFICE Every Thursday from 9.30 11.30 a.m.
PARISH COUNCIL MEETING (7.30pm) - February 3rd
MOBILE LIBRARY VISITS (Thu 10.30am to 12.00 noon) with COFFEE JUNCTION fortnightly - February 12th, 26th March 12th 26th
CHURCH SERVICES (6.00 p.m.) - Feb 22nd March 22nd
PURBECK U3A MONTHLY MEETING (9.00 a.m.) - Feb 26th March 26th
PURBECK U3A COMPUTER GROUP (9.00 a.m.) - Feb 6th, 20th March 6th 20th
PURBECK U3A INTERMEDIATE COMPUTING (9.00 a.m..) - Feb 25th
PURBECK U3A MAH JONGG GROUP (1.00 p.m.) - February 3rd, 19th March 3rd 19th
PURBECK U3A WINE TASTING GROUP (from 6.00 p.m.) - February 16th March 16th
PURBECK U3A PHOTOGRAPHIC GROUP (9.00 a.m.) - February 17th March 17th
NEW ! PURBECK U3A PHILOSOPHY GROUP (9.00 A.M.) - February 10th, 24th
WEEKLY EVENTS: U3A French group Wednesday mornings from 9.00 a.m. Table Tennis group (U3A) Monday mornings from 9.00 a.m Pins & Needles Monday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. Art with Judy Tuesday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. Life Drawing with Sue most Thursday afternoons from 2.00 p.m. Yoga with Cathy Monday and Thursday evenings from 6.00 p.m. Morning Yoga with Cathy Tuesday mornings from 9.00 a.m Table Tennis with Joe Wednesday evenings 6.00 onwards FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS AND HALL AVAILABILITY ON www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk CONTACT : DAVID HOLLISTER 480540
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Our services include:-Internal and External Decoration · Minor Maintenance
Home Security · Complete RefurbishmentAll property including Grade 1 and 2 Listed Buildings,
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For Free Advice and QuotationsCall us on 01 480654 or 07554 013541
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CORFE CASTLE CHARITY
SICKNESS AND DISABILITY
The Trustees of the Corfe Castle Charity will consider applications for assistance from people living within the Corfe Castle Parish (which includes Kingston) in cases of hardship as a result of temporary or permanent disability from sickness or injury, for example:- • Specialist medical equipment • Special furniture • Lifeline, including installation of a telephone line • Convalescence
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The Trustees will also consider applications for assistance in connection with the following : • Education and Training • Domestic and Family expenses • Grants to organisations
For further information please contact: The Clerk to the Trustees, Mrs. Jenny Wilson, The Spinney, Springbrook Close, Harmans Cross, BH20 5HS Tel: 01929 480873
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Regular events in Corfe Castle & environs TIME EVENT LOCATION
MONDAY Each 8.50am - 2.50pm 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 - 2.50pm 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 5pm – 6pm Rainbows (term time) C C Village Hall Each 6.15-7.45pm Brownies (term-time) C C Village Hall 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 - 2.50pm Community Pre school The Pre School Each 9.30am- noon Intermediate yoga Kimmeridge 477169 Each 9.45am-12.45 Wool Workshop C.C. Village Hall Each 7-9pm Youth Club C C Village Hall
THURSDAY Each 8.50am - 2.50pm Community Pre school The Pre School
Each 10.00 - 11.30am Busy Bees CC Primary School 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 Rachel 480455 Alternate 7.30pm Bingo C C Village Hall Alternate 7.30pm Bingo R.B.L. Club FRIDAY Each 8.50am - 2.50pm 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
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