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Cakes · Raffle · Books · Plants · DAY FETE Crafts · Refreshments · Bar · 2:30-5pm Games · Toy Stall · Greasy pole · Adults £1, Children FREE Maypole · Bouncy Castle EVENING BAR & BARBEQUE 5.30-7pm OPEN STAGE an opportunity for young musicians to play to MUSIC an audience – please give them your support

5-11pm 7-8pm PETE CHRISTIE Adults £2.50 Rock Folk Ballads to Blues under 11s FREE 8-11pm VOODOO CHILLI Rockin’ covers from this energetic four-piece

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Inside this issue... nce again, we have a packed edition and O 3 welcome from the editor there just isn’t any room for ‘Where the Hardy am I?’ 4 The Parishes letter from the Rectory this month; it will return in July if there’s a space! 5 The Parishes Services & Parish Business There are so many fêtes, fairs and concerts it is 6 General News hard to keep up; I’m nearly all bric-a-bracked out already... I’ll soon have to start scouring the house 8 Harmans Cross News for items but, as a last resort, there is always that very chic orange plastic cruet set that someone gave 9 Langton Matravers News me one Christmas.... now which lucky fête is going 11 News to get that, I wonder? 12 Kingston News Angela Bell 13 the round [email protected] 13 News from Nowhere 15 What’s On

Deadline for Next Issue finitive guide to copywriting! The editor, Angela Bell, appreciates the early submission The On-line Dubber of contributions but, for those cutting it fine, the deadline Martin White uploads The On-line Dubber and can be for the June issue is noon on Friday, 20 June and it will be contacted at [email protected]. Martin also wel- ready for stapling on Tuesday, 24 June. comes additional photographs for inclusion on the web. Contributions & Notifications Permanent Advertising & Dubber Distribution The editor welcomes news contributions and letters as At the moment, there is a waiting list for permanent ad- well as notifications of events within the Parishes for the vertising within the magazine but, if you are interested, What’s On section and, space permitting, for free ‘one you can be placed on the waiting list. You will be contacted off’ box adverts which are included at the Editor’s dis- when you get near the top. cretion. These can be submitted online to ed@thed- All adverts get the same amount of space (8cm x 6cm) ubber.co.uk or by post to The Editor, 2 The Steddings, and the cost is £72 per year; this is the minimum run. Langton Matravers, BH19 3EU ((427202) or by hand Please contact The Dubber Secretary, Terry Whicker to St George’s Church or The Post Office, Langton Ma- ([email protected]) 29 Henbury Rise, Corfe Mullen, travers. Wimborne, BH21 3TE ((01202 695544) for more How to Format Submissions details or bookings. Preferably, (but don’t worry too much!) all emailed Dub- Terry Whicker also deals with queries about the distri- ber submissions should be sent as 12 point Times New bution of The Dubber in the Parishes. Roman (or Minion Pro, if you have it) plain type (i.e. no Additionally, if you, or someone you know, are leav- bold, italic or underlining) aligned left with single line ing/have left the parishes and would like to continue to spacing. Those people seeking a really professional finish receive a copy of The Dubber, please contact the Secretary can consult www.guardian.co.uk/styleguide for the de- via email or telephone to arrange this.

The Dubber 3 THE PARISHES OF THE PURBECK HILLS Letter From the Rectory PRE-SCHOOL June 2014 SERVICE a service for pre-school Stephen Sutton - 16/12/94 - 14/5/14. children and parents A short life with a big impact!

Wednesday 4 June am sure the name Stephen Sutton will seem at 11am Ifamiliar to you even if you can’t place why! at St George’s Church, Stephen was a remarkable young man with a hunger for life, and Langton Matravers an incredibly positive attitude through the very hardest of situ- Parents and carers welcome ations. At the age of fifteen Stephen was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Sadly it took a long time for the diagnosis to be made meaning that little could be done for Stephen. Yes, there was anger at the situation, and conviction that things The Dubber is the could have been very different, but rather than spend his energies mouthpiece of the Parishes blaming and complaining, Stephen chose to make the remainder of the Purbeck Hills of his life a positive and rewarding experience, not just for himself but to the advantage of others. He drew up a Bucket List of things St James’, Kingston St George’s, Langton Matravers to do before he died. The remarkable thing was that virtually eve- St Nicholas of Myra, rything on that list was for the good of others. He dedicated himself Worth Matravers to raising funds and awareness of teen cancer. He was courageous with Harmans Cross in the way he embraced his goals, and as his life touched others his The Chapel of St Aldhelm’s Head passion for living and making a difference became infectious. Not all of us are able to embrace life and death in the same Priest-in-charge way as Stephen, but it is so refreshing to be drawn into such a The Reverend Gaynor Burrett positive story in the midst of the world’s troubles. Stephen’s life was The Rectory inspirational. He chose to do the best that he could in the worst of St George’s Close situations, and his positive attitude, I am sure, will determine how Langton Matravers many other young people choose to live their lives. Swanage, BH19 3HZ Stephen set out to raise £10,000 for Teenage Cancer Trust. By (01929 421179 his death on 14 May 2014 the total raised with gift aid was four 8 [email protected] million. Incredible achievement as that is, I can’t help but wonder Parish Secretary whether the attitude he shared with others will not be an even Anne Meadows (01929 426544 greater legacy. Stephen’s example encourages us to see that it is not what life deals us that has to define our thinking and living, but Churchwardens more how we deal with the life and death that are ours. It is always Langton Matravers down to our choice. Stephen’s story has certainly challenged me Chris Meadows (01929 426544 to try to live every moment to its fullest and to make the most of Worth Matravers every situation I am given. Brian Engel (01929 480605 If you would like to know more about Stephen’s story, donate Kingston to his appeal for Teenage Cancer Trust, or just read some of his David Scott (01929 480632 testimonials you can do this by going to stephensstory.co.uk and following the different links.

Parishes of the Purbeck Hills Prayer Chain To receive prayer support Gaynor Burrett for a situation you are concerned about contact: Priest-in-charge Gaynor Burrett (421179) Kingston, Langton Matravers & Worth Matravers

4 The Dubber THE PARISHES OF THE PURBECK HILLS

SERVICE TIMES IN THE PARISHES sunDAY 1 june - 7th Sunday of Easter The Coffee Pot 8am Holy Communion BCP 1662 Langton Meet for real coffee & cake 9.30am Hosanna! Langton first Thursday of each month 10.30am Benefice Service Langton 5pm Informal Service Worth St George’s Church

sunday 8 june - whit sunday 9am onward 5 June All are welcome! 8am Parish Communion BCP 1662 Worth 9.45am Parish Communion Langton 11.15am Family Service Kingston 6.30pm Evensong Langton sunday 15����������������������� june -trinity sunday

8am Holy Communion Langton 9.45am Informal Service Langton 11.15am Parish Communion Worth Children...Why not bring 11.15am Informal Service Kingston Mum or Dad along on... 6.30pm Evensong Langton sunday 22����������� june - 1st sunday after trinity Friday, 13 June 8am Parish Communion BCP 1662 Worth from 3.30pm - 5pm 9.45am Parish Communion Langton in St George’s Church 11.15am Parish Communion Kingston for Tea, Songs & activities 6pm Evening Service HXVH sunday 2�9�������� june - 2�nd sunday after trinity 8am Parish Communion BCP 1662 Worth Jump for Joy! 10am Community Benefice Service: Kingston Ch ‘Jump for Joy’ Lawn 10am Sunday, 29 June every wednesday Kingston Church Lawn 10am Holy Communion CW1 (trad) Langton daily prayers 9-9.15am Tues & Weds Langton Benefice 9-9.15am Monday Kingston 9-9.15am Thursday Worth Quiet Day changes in service times Tuesday, 17 June There is predominantly the same pattern of services each month St Aldhelm’s Chapel but there are changes for festivals; please check the weekly notice sheets within the church or in the church porch. Sometimes we all need to stop, other denominations be still & listen to the voice within The parishes are members of ACTS (The Association of Church- The day will be led by Rev Jonathon Foster & es Together) & a list of services of other denominations locally will cost £10/head which includes refreshments & can be found in the porch of St George’s Church, Langton. a light lunch. Spaces are limited to 12 people so if you are HOSANNA! interested please contact; Liz Parsons (426073), ST George’s CHurch or Pat Bloomfield (480924), or Becca Charron (427421) for info or to secure a place. An informal service for children of all ages and their families. Men’s Breakfast 9.30am Sunday 1 June 8.30am Saturday 21 June ...and the first Sunday of each month & every third Saturday each month at Putlake Farm

The Dubber 5 GENERAL NEWS ing on Thursday, 26 June at Harmans Cross Village Hall at Jump for Joy 10am for a 10.30 start. ollowing the successful Community Benefice Service in Non members very welcome. £2 on the door, to include FMarch, held on our last fifth Sunday, at which we part- refreshments. David Knott nered with St George’s School, we will be holding the next one ‘Jump for Joy!’ at Kingston on 29 June. Lambing Live Come and join us for a service of Joy at 10am on the lawn outside Kingston Church for half an hour of joyful songs and readings followed by bacon butties brunch! For those with teddies, please bring them too, they may be able to jump down from the church tower! In August, the focus will possibly be on Worth Matravers. So watch this space. Do join us if you can. More information if needed from Roni Merrison (425301) or Becca Charron (427421).

Christian Aid Coffee Morning would like to thank all those people who supported the re- Icent Christian Aid Coffee Morning in St George’s Church and helped us raise nearly £450. I would also like to thank all those who helped man stalls and put out and put away on the day including our local MP, Richard Drax, who drew the raffle as well as helping clear up at the end! Mary Bell he ‘Lambing Live’ event held at Wilkswood Farm on TEaster Sunday raised £300 for St George’s Pre-school. LANGTON SUMMER FAYRE Once again, thanks go to Paul and Lizzie Loudoun who opened up their Farm for the afternoon. It takes some or- his year, St George’s School PTA are teaming up with the ganising! The children always enjoy watching the lambs be- TLangton Scout & Guide HQ Committee to put on the ing born as well as be able to feed the older ones. If you want Langton Summer Fayre. It will be held in St George’s School to find out about future Pre-school fundraising events please Field on Saturday, 28 June, between 2.30pm and 11pm check out our new website, www.stgeorgespreschool.net During the afternoon there will be an array of stalls in- Angela Bell cluding cakes, books, toys, plants and refreshments, a fun mix of games such as the greasy pole, crockery smash, Exercise proves its worth bouncy castle, and hook a duck, not forgetting the ever pop- ular raffle. he National Coastwatch Institution (NCI) watchkeep- The bar will be open for the duration, and the children of Ters at St Albans Head recently held a ‘table-top’ train- St George’s school will be coming along to entertain us with ing exercise at Worth Matravers village hall. Teams were some fantastic Maypole Dancing. presented with an invented scenario where a yacht had lost The event will continue on into the evening with the ad- power and was drifting dangerously close to the shore, but dition of a BBQ, we kick off with an Open Stage time be- the organisers of the exercise threw in other complications tween 5.30pm and 7pm for young bands or musicians to to test the watchkeepers to the full. These included someone gain experience of playing to a live audience, followed by the having had a heart attack on the coast path, so a member of wonderful Pete Christie, and later in the evening the superb the team had to go and use a defibrillator like the one which group Voodoo Chilli. has recently been installed at the station and on which all If you know of a young band or musician that would be watchkeepers have received special training. interested in playing for a short time during the Open Stage One of those taking part said: “Although the exercise was please get them to contact me (422732), also if you have any done a couple of miles from our lookout the sea, it is surpris- donations of cakes, plants, books etc. we would be extremely ing how realistic it feels – including the pressure when the grateful. situation gets more complicated. Certainly my team made Please come along and join us on what promises be a some mistakes, but it was tremendously valuable to learn lovely community event, all monies raised will benefit the from them, and better to make them in that situation than children of St George’s School and the Langton Matravers in a real emergency.” John Newth Scout & Guide HQ. Parking is free on the school field, al- though, unfortunately, it is necessary to have a strict ‘No Knitson Old Farmhouse Garden open Dogs’ policy. Nicky Glassock lorious June brings two open garden dates. The first Gis a National Garden Scheme Festival weekend on 7 The Spy from Tidsbury and 8 June from 1-5pm. The usual entry fee of £3 per adult he Spy from Tidsbury a tale of intrigue told by Yvonne will be charged - all of which goes to NGS charities. How- TVarley contains ingredients of history, travel, politics, ever, visitors bringing this Dubber advert will all have HALF romance and espionage. PRICE entry! All refreshment proceeds will be donated to St The secret life of a well known author came to light when George’s Church, Langton. papers of MI6 were discovered 40 years after his death. The second June opening is the last this year under the Yvonne’s illustrated talk will reveal this intriguing story, NGS and will be 13, 14, 15 June from 1-5pm. Proceeds from but until then, the spy’s identity will remain classified! All this opening will be donated to: NGS( entry fee), RNLI (re- will be revealed at Purbeck U3A ‘Meeting Points’ June meet- freshments) and medical aid in Zimbabwe (plant sales). 6 The Dubber Make a note of these dates, the garden is always glorious Beavers gain badges in June and Rachel Helfer (421681) is happy to have visitors to the garden at any time, just phone first. Becca Charron

Big Weekender fter last year’s roaring success with Wareham & Pur- Abeck Young Farmers Club music event, the Big Week- ender, we are gearing up for another weekend of great mu- sic. Last year, around 1,500 people came to the event, raising more than £2,000 for local charities including the Air Am- bulance, Riding for the Disabled and the Scouts. This year’s line-up are: Friday, 25 July- Average Wage Band, Voodoo Chilli and The Wurzels. Saturday, 26 July - Quinn’s Quinney, Where’s Clive and The Counterfeit Stones. Ticket cost £17.50 for one night or £30 for both (can buy on the night). Hot food and bar open both nights. Held at Purbeck Langton Beavers gain their Hike 1 badge with a trip up Windmill Lane Footpath Valley Farm, Corfe. For further information and tickets call 07918 999 223. Sophie Mahendran PAW Festival BUrngate Stone Carving Centre he PAW Festival has started and our yellow and blue signs direct you to all sorts of wonderful art around the urngate is taking part in Purbeck Art Weeks and Dorset T hills and valleys of Purbeck. Visit artists in their studios and Art Weeks between 24 May and 8 June. It will be open B homes and hear what inspires them as well as learn some- daily from 9.30am - 4.30 pm thing about the techniques they use. There will be: a sculpture gallery, art and craft, demon- Don’t miss the following events which range from the strations, have-a-go stone carving for all the family, children’s songs of Monteverdi and the inspirational rendering of activities, refreshments and homemade cakes, Car parking Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons by Red Priest to the blues of Jay is available and visitors very welcome. Contact Burngate on Tamkin. Come and hear music by local composers inspired 439405 www.burngatestonecentre.co.uk. Mary Davis by Purbeck and Portland. And do visit the sculpture inter- nationally famous sculptor Philip Jackson has lent us and Surgery which is in the grounds of the Priory Hotel in Wareham. He nfortunately, Dr Sahel Hooshiar has moved on to pas- will be giving an illustrated talk on his work. Utures new and has become a partner at a GP practice Our Next Events: in Southbourne. We have already had a few sessions with • Saturday, 31 May - The Passions of Venice, The Fieri different GPs, and we will continue to offer appointments Consort sing Monteverdi, Emmanuel Baptist Church with a female GP. Swanage, 7.30pm Thank you to those of you who have returned the feed- • 1 June - Jay Tamkin blues concert, Wareham Town Hall, back from last month; it was very useful and we hope to con- 7pm tinue with the positives and improve on the negatives. If you • 3 June - Sculptor and PAW Festival President Philip didn’t have chance to complete it last month, the forms are Jackson illustrated talk, URC Wareham, 7.30pm also available in the surgery and any feedback at any time is • 4 June, Dancers and Red Priest perform Vivaldi, Lytch- welcomed. Clare Tuck ett Minster School, 6pm • 6 June, 7pm talk by Eluned Pierce on the harp followed Piddlehinton Open Gardens Weekend by BSO strings Tchaikovsky, Puccini, Vivaldi and Mahl- ome to Piddlehinton on Saturday, 14, and Sunday, 15 er, St Mary’s Church Swanage, 7.30pm CJune, from 11 to 5pm and enjoy visiting gardens of all • 7 June celebrating Home Grown Dorset composers and sizes, Riverside Gardens, Farmhouse Gardens, Cottage Gar- musicians, with Paul Hyland, St Mary’s Church Swan- dens and Tiny Gardens. The Millennium Green will also be age 7.30pm open to visit and enjoy. • 8 June cellist Natalie Clein plays Bach and Kodaly at En- Tickets to visit the gardens are £5 for adults and chil- combe, 10.15am dren under 16 go free (ticket price covers both days). Free Enjoy this great arts festival here on our home patch. car parking. Charlotte Heath Coffees, Lunches, Take-away picnics and Afternoon Teas will be available at the Village Hall located in the centre of BLUES TRAIN THROUGH PURBECK Piddlehinton. t is full steam ahead for the Swanage Railway ‘Blues Train’ To celebrate Fathers’ Day on Sunday, 15, there will be a Ion Saturday, 21 June departing Swanage Station 7.30pm Sport Themed Floral Display in the village Church which This midsummer fund raising event for Swanage Railway will be open on both days. Children’s Scarecrow Activities is being organised by the Harmans Cross Station Team. A are planned and there will also be plant and preserve stalls. special Steam - Blues Train will be setting out from Swanage Profits from the weekend will be divided between Julia’s station for a journey through the Purbeck countryside with House Children’s Hospice, the Village Church, Hall and Mil- the amazing Robin Bibi Band playing from an open sided lennium Green. Susan Dredge brake van stage. The band will perform at various stations The Dubber 7 along the line. Ranger Dave Williams and Disabled Ramblers Secretary This unique evening will consist of a round trip journey Valerie Rawlings are identifying routes suitable for electric on the restored and re-laid Purbeck Line, which has slowly class three mobility scooters, which can be used off road. been rebuilt by volunteers since its closure by British Rail The aim is to allow those with mobility problems to enjoy in 1972. The train will make its way from Swanage through the countryside in as natural a way as possible, said Dave. Harmans Cross and past Corfe Castle. Beers, Wine and soft Some small adaptations have been made to existing routes drinks will be available throughout the evening from our however, including two wooden bridges on Heath, mobile bars on the stations and the on-board table service. and more may follow as the network of routes grows. Robin Bibi is one of the UK’s top blues/rock guitarists, As well as Studland, the project has looked at the Priest’s having paid his dues working with such names as Robert Way near Langton Matravers and Middlebere Heath. Plant, Jimmy Page, Ben E.King, The Pretty Things and Helen Some gates still need to be adapted for scooter users and Shapiro. He launched the Robin Bibi Band in the late 1990s. not all routes are fully accessible in winter when heathland This will be a totally new experience for the band perform- can become boggy. ing on a working steam railway, they will provide two hours Valerie said these initiatives make a big difference to the of top class entertainment throughout the evening. lives of ramblers who are not able to access many traditional Tickets for The Blues Train can only be booked in ad- paths. “As a disabled rambler, this sort of facility is so impor- vance of the date costing just £14 each. Numbers will be tant because it means we can get out into the countryside strictly limited and all seating is non-reserved. They can be and access the wonderful views, the fresh air and wildlife.” booked online at www.swanagerailway.co.uk under Railway Jon Bish Events, or from the Swanage Railway booking office during its normal opening hours, telephone 425800 for further de- HARMANS CROSS tails. Passengers can only join this train at Swanage station. The train is scheduled to return back to Swanage by about HARMANS CROSS MOVIE NIGHTS 10pm. s expected, May’s film, the popular true-life dramaPhi - The event is expected to be oversubscribed as it will be Alomena, was a sell-out and enjoyed by a capacity audi- advertised nationally. We are advising local residents now, to ence of 102. avoid disappointment. John Dainton On 10 June, we have the heartwarming comedy, The Se- cret Life of Walter Mitty, directed by and starring Ben Stiller National Trust in a new adaptation of James Thurber’s classic short story. As n Sunday, 8 June Middlebere and Hartlands farms will The Guardian explains it is about ‘a fantasist always drifting Obe opening their gates for what promises to be an en- off into a world of his own...Mitty here is employed as a pic- joyable day out for the whole family. ture researcher at Life magazine in modern-day New York; The farms are taking part in Open Farm Sunday, a na- he keeps zoning out, and indulging in reveries of greatness, tionwide event organised by LEAF (Linking Environment action and adventure: they are satirically dramatised before And Farming), offering everyone the opportunity to find out our eyes, but keep snapping back to reality like burst bal- more about where their food comes from and to meet the loons’. people who produce it. Both awarding the movie four stars, The Sun described This is the fifth year that Middlebere and Hartlands it as ‘a wonderfully feel good film’ and Closer magazine as farms have been part of Open Farm Sunday and alongside ‘inspirational’. The Telegraph critic reckoned it is ‘an enjoya- firm favourites such as tractor-trailer rides, children’s activi- ble adventure... those fantasies are soon replaced by real-life ties and farm safaris this year there will be donkey rides and spills, and so the tale itself becomes a grand work of escap- a few more activities for young and old alike, plus one or two ism...Walter sets out on a worldwide goose-chase to find a stalls selling items grown or crafted in Dorset. missing negative that contains the cover image for the maga- The Salt Pig, from Wareham, will be selling locally zine’s final issue’. Totalfilm.com waxed lyrical: ‘What it is, sourced food and drink alongside Chilly White with their however, is a perfectly lovely film. Cold hearts might not be ice-cream trike. warmed-up by the sugary self-help sections, but it’s almost The farmer, grazier and conservation organisations that impossible not to love the sheer ambition of Walter Mitty. look after the farms and surrounding Hartland Moor Na- How many other movies try so hard to make you laugh, cry, tional Nature Reserve will also be on hand to chat about quit your job (and join a dating website) all at the same time? farming and how it fits with wildlife conservation in such a The Verdict: Like most daydreams, heT Secret Life of Wal- special place. ter Mitty is funny, sad, weird and corny all at once – and Visitors are invited to start their visit at Hartlands Farm, you’ll probably only remember the good bits as soon as it’s Norden, (signposted from the Norden Park and Ride round- finished. But it’s still a lot better than real life...’ about on the A351). The event is a short walk across the Movie Nights are held at Harmans Cross Village Hall on meadow from the car parking area. the second Tuesday every month. Tickets are £5 each and Disabled parking is available - please email philip. are only available at the door on the night. This month the [email protected] or call 477322 to arrange. hall and licensed bar will open at 7pm, with the film start- Gates open 11am to 4pm. Admission free. Dogs welcome ing at 7.30 (with a 15 minute interval) and finishing around on leads. 9.55pm. Rambling We continue with Colin Firth in the true-life drama The National Trust rangers are working with members of Railway Man on 8 July and Dallas Buyers Club on 12 August Disabled Ramblers to make the delights of the Purbeck – for more details, see next month’s Dubber. countryside accessible to everyone. Nigel Edmonds 8 The Dubber HARMANS CROSS RESIDENTS CLUB with games, serving teas and of course with clearing up af- ur licensed bar is open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on 6 terwards. Thank you for your support. Helen Knight Oand 20 June. Just a reminder of our plans for Friday 4 July, American Resurfacing of East Drove Independence Day: the bar will then be open in the main hall s many of the residents may know, the state of East with the sale of cold Budweiser beer, Californian wines and ADrove, a private road and designated footpath, has de- hot dogs, accompanied by popular American music from teriorated substantially over recent times. Efforts are being the 1960s to the present day. Members and guests are wel- made, with the kind co-operation of various frontagers, to come to come along and enjoy something a little different on undertake resurfacing of the road in the near future. It is a Friday evening. Nigel Edmonds hoped this work will be carried out during June with access available, albeit with some inconvenience, when prepara- Harmans Cross Village Club tory work is undertaken. Once the top coat is applied the e had a wonderful turnout for our Literary Afternoon road will have to be closed to vehicular traffic only for 24/36 WTea event. We welcomed Robert Sharpe, retired Dag- hours. Pedestrians will not be affected, but no vehicles will ger Judge and retired Librarian. His talk was entitled ‘The be permitted into or out of East Drove during this period. We apologise for any inconvenience but ask that all residents History of Crime Writing’. He was a very charismatic speak- respect this so as not to cause damage to the new surface. er and had us all enthralled with his wit and his wisdom. We East Drove Road Group were all disappointed when his talk came to an end. Our annual cream tea is to be held at Clavell’s in Kim- meridge on 26 June at 3pm. It is for members only but they One splendid Afternoon Tea … can, if they choose, bring a partner or a guest at a price of £2 ell done to all the ladies who were involved in organ- for members and £4.25 for non members. Tickets are from Wising and running the splendid Afternoon Tea in the Eileen on 481063. Village Hall in April. Note for your diary on 24 July Howard Nichols presents The tables were beautifully laid with vintage china and ‘The Life of a man at sea from 1874 to 1961.’ His life on the table clothes and it was a real treat to be waited on! Tea included a range of delicate sandwiches and scones early liners and an eyewitness story of the sinking of The and wonderful homemade cakes all served on pretty cake Titanic and World War 1 Liners. stands. Field Day is on 25 August and may I please ask again for Let’s hope this event will be repeated soon, as it was a your very generous offers of help with setting up, helping great way to spend an afternoon, as well as supporting the on the many stalls, help in the kitchen and of course your Village Hall Fund. We will be booking a table as soon as the wonderful cakes, which always make the Field Day such a next date is announced. Daryle Pearson & Anne Younger memorable one. If you feel you can help in any way please phone Sue Richards on 462712 or Marie on 477141. … Deserves another! To finish on a sad note - it was with sorrow that we heard of the death of Mrs Rae Knight who will be remembered ollowing the success of the Afternoon Tea held in April, we are now planning to hold another Afternoon Tea on with affection by those in the Village who knew her for her F Saturday, 26 July between 3 & 5pm. Admission: adults £5, care and concern and not to mention her wonderful talents children half price. All proceeds in aid of Village Hall funds. for flower arranging, cooking and embroidery freely shared Please come and join us, we would love to see you there. with us all. Valerie Collins She together with her husband, Ray, founded Winter Warmers as they saw a need to bring people in the Village together. This was before the advent of The Village Club. Generous Donations This proved highly successful, largely due to Mrs Knight’s hank you for your generosity. When Muriel Edmonds lively sense of fun and her appreciation of every one’s needs Tsadly died in February, her family requested that any and efforts. Our condolences go to her family. Marie Evans donations given in her memory at the Service should be for Langton Matravers Village Hall. The donations amounted to LANGTON MATRAVERS £697.45, therefore we should like to thank you all for your generosity. Langton Matravers Village Hall Committee Langton Fête e need your help to make Langton Fête at St George’s LANGTON ARTHOUSE CINEMA WChurch on Saturday, 12 July a really fun and success- n 4 June, we’re showing Frances Ha reviewed in last ful day. Already booked are Karl Latimer, Swanage Town Omonth’s Dubber. Our July film, on Wednesday, 2 July at Band, Stewart the Magician St George’s School Maypole 7.30pm in Langton Matravers Village Hall, is The Armstrong Dancers and Choir. Lie. This is a documentary, which began life as an officially This year’s theme will be football as world cup fever will sanctioned profile of Lance Armstrong the now-disgraced be upon us. We would love you to turn out your cupboards cyclist and began with his 2009 comeback tour. It was only and donate any unwanted books, jewellery, toys, glass and after Armstrong’s own admission of doping in an Oprah china, gifts and bric-a-brac. These can be left at the back Winfrey interview that the project was suddenly turned on of the church or email [email protected] or ring its head. 425184 to arrange collection. Cakes, jam and plants will be The film, which has been nominated for a best docu- very welcome on the day. Offers of help would be wonder- mentary BAFTA, is split in two. One half was filmed in 2009 ful on Friday, 11 July, sorting goods and setting up tables. when he was eager to prove his critics wrong. The other was Also, on the day to help with manning stalls, on the gate, shot early last year, immediately after the Oprah interview, The Dubber 9 with Armstrong rather more humble. Footpaths The film gives us before-and-after versions of a hero Some people still seem unsure about the legal status of the brought low. Quite how low we’re not sure. Telling us that he Windmill Lane footpath. It was formally confirmed through never took drugs in 2009 rather undermines everything he an Order of Dorset County Council in January 2013, and had to say in 2013 about regret and contrition. anyone who is challenged while walking it should say this. The film also exposes professional cycling’s culture of There have been requests for more dog-friendly stiles, or gamesmanship. Various tactics are outlined, including the replacement with gates, and these will be referred to DCC. use of racers, who act as windbreaks for the stars, and the To contact Ian Vaughan-Arbuckle on any footpath matter, surges and fallbacks that are choreographed from the team please email: [email protected] or call him on 426956. cars. National Trust Armstrong tries to make us believe that he is a tragic Jon Kershaw said that the Trust have been surveying all hero. In his mind using drugs isn’t cheating. “I know what stiles and gates on their local patch: there are 436 in the area, it took to win those tours,” he maintains. “It was just a little almost half of which will need repair within the next two more detailed than you guys were told.” years. Tickets will be £5 on the door which will open at 7pm. Responding to a question about the effects of ‘Coast- Glasses will be supplied should you wish to bring your own eering’ activity on breeding seabirds in the Dancing Ledge drink with you. If you want to be kept informed about future area, Mr Kershaw explained that the Trust have increased films you can add your name to the mailing list by emailing bird surveys to provide accurate data with which to assess [email protected] or visit www.Lang- and possibly challenge such recreational use of the coast in tonArthouseCinema.co.uk. Chris Kwantes certain areas; until they have such data it is difficult to do so effectively. He also confirmed that were no toilet facilities in LM Local History Society the Dancing Ledge area for ‘Coasteering’ groups. nless it is raining, Reg Saville will lead a walk down Planning Uthrough Langton Matravers, with Historical Photo- a) 6/2014/0180 Mrs A. Cattallo, Old Malthouse Lane graphs on Saturday, 21 June. Meet at 2.30 pm at Capston (Hill View Cottage), Langton Matravers, BH19 3JA. Demol- Field bus stop at the top of the village. Buses arrive there ish existing dwelling and erect three-storey three-bedroom from Swanage at 2.20 pm and from Wareham at 2.30 pm. dwelling on existing footprint. Erect detached garage and car Cost £3 - Proceeds in aid of the Local History and Pres- port. Objection on grounds that the height of the proposed ervation Society. Reg will answer any queries. building will result in serious overlooking to neighbours. Rosemary Stevens b) 6/2014/0176 Mr and Mrs P Lightowler, Toms Field Road (Herpstone), Langton Matravers, BH19 3HN. Raise Samantha Sings The Shows roof height to front extension, erect side extension, insert amantha’s one-woman show at Langton Matravers vil- dormer window and rooflights and alterations to windows Slage hall, on 19 July 7.30pm pays homage to the greatest and doors. Erect detached garage. No Objection. musicals of stage and screen. c) 6/2014/0207 Miss Linsay Farr, New Buildings (4), You’ll be moved, you’ll be uplifted... and you’ll sing along Coombe, Langton Matravers, BH19 3DL. Erect replacement to hits from shows such as: Chicago, Cabaret, Les Misérables, entrance porch to front elevation. No Objection. The Sound Of Music, My Fair Lady, The Phantom Of The Op- Goodbyes era and many more. The Chairman thanked Cllrs Tizard, Kirby and Brad- This show is brimming with music, costume and fun. ford, who are stepping down as Parish Councillors, for their Spend an evening with numbers from the Roaring Twen- service to the community over the years; he particularly ties through to the 21st Century. Can’t make it to the West thanked Cllr Bradford, who has served on the Parish Coun- End? Let the West End come to you! Single ticket £5, family cil for 42 years. ticket £10, website: www.samanthasings.co.uk Information: The new Council will be elected on 22 May. [email protected] Pay on the door or Box office: Navitus Bay Wind Park 07710 878178. Andy Tebbutt-Russell The Parish Council will be discussing the proposals at its meeting on 5 June. If you would like to comment please Parish Assembly attend the meeting and make your point during the ‘Public very successful meeting was held in April, with a pres- Discussion’ period, or contact the Clerk before 30 May to Aentation by Helen Goldsack from Purbeck Citizen’s Ad- have your comments received by the Council. vice Bureau, and displays and reports from twelve different Draft Minutes of the meeting can be viewed at www. local organizations, showing what a lively and diverse com- langtonmatravers-pc.org munity there is in Langton. Thank you to all who attended, Next Meeting those who gave presentations, and in particular to Margaret The next Parish Council meeting, which is also the White for the delicious food and Sean Haughey for coming Council’s Annual Meeting for election of Chair, Vice-Chair to serve the drinks. Mary Sparks and Officers, is on 5 June at 7pm. Come and meet your new Council. LANGTON MATRAVERS PARISH COUNCIL Contact Details May Meeting Please write to: The Parish Office, 1A High Street, Lang- resent: Cllr P. White in the Chair, Cllrs M Turner, W ton Matravers. Alternatively you can email the Clerk at PKnight, C Drayson, M Kirby, M Lovell, H.Tizard, [email protected] or phone 425100. J.Bradford and P Loudoun. There were seven members of The office is usually open on Monday, Wednesday and -Fri the public present. day mornings. Mary Sparks, Parish Clerk 10 The Dubber WORTH MATRAVERS NAVITUS BAY WIND FARM PROPOSALS The planning application for the Navitus Bay wind farm Worth Afternoon Club has recently been submitted. There will be a limited period or our May meeting we welcomed David Squires, the for registration as an Interested Party now set as 13 May until FPoole Town Crier, who gave us a very interesting and 23 June 2014. Registration must be on a form which can be humorous talk on the history of the Town Crier. David ar- completed online at www.tinyurl.com/nbayportal. A paper rived wearing his full Town Crier regalia and he informed us copy can be requested by phoning 0303 444 5000. All forms that he is the longest serving Town Crier in the world and is must be received by the Planning Inspectorate by the dead- currently in his 56th year in the role. line of 23 June. The PC agreed to publicise the confirmed He started by accident in 1958 when he was asked to fill dates on the HX and WM Notice Boards and to encourage in for the absent Town Crier at a function, and the rest as residents to register their views, even if they have written to David says, is history. He obviously loves his role and talked NBDL previously. The PC as an Interested Party (and Objec- about the various functions he attends, which includes more tor) agreed that its concerns remained on the visual impact than 300 television appearances to date. We saw lots of pho- at day and night time, the environmental effects, the conse- tographs of him at various functions and with a host of ce- quences for the World Heritage coastline, and the impact on lebrities over his career. David finished his talk by reading the numbers of visitors who are vital to the local economy. two poems, one about living in Dorset and one about how HIGHWAY MATTERS medication plays such a vital role in our lives as we age, these Concerns were expressed about the coach parking man- were certainly food for thought. It was a very enjoyable talk agement by DCC for WM. It was agreed to write direct to for all who attended. the Chief Legal Officer at DCC as previous requests to their We are now looking forward to our outing on 11 June Traffic Management Unit remained unanswered. Cllrs re- to Holme Nurseries for a lovely cream tea. There are places available with lifts to the nurseries if required. Please ring ported that the worn out give way markings at the junctions Jenny if you would like to come and have not signed up yet of the Langton to Worth and Kingston roads had led to a on 439069. We then have our two-month summer break re- near accident over the Bank Holiday as drivers had failed turning on 10 September 10 at 2.30pm when we will have a to see or navigate the junction properly. Concern was ex- talk by Prof. Philip Howse on The Road from Xanadu, 7000 pressed on the DCC lining specification as so many white years of silk history followed by our annual bring and buy. All lines had deteriorated or disappeared. donations to our bring and buy will be gratefully received on Cllr Woolford reported success on the clearance of long the day. Beverley Tucker standing problem of footway obstruction by vegetation by Silver Mist and Woodlands on the Valley road. He gave an WORTH MATRAVERS PARISH COUNCIL update on progress with his discussions with DCC officers on traffic and Highway improvements in HX. He had indi- Representing Harmans Cross and Worth Matravers March Meeting cated to DCC the need for better internal DCC liaison. The proposed road resurfacing had commenced with the remov- llr Burden was in the Chair, Cllrs Meates, Bugler, Sand- al of the cats eyes before other DCC teams had completed Cham, Woolford Field and County/ District Cllr Lovell were in attendance. their reviews of the necessary white lines and markings to OTHER CORRESPONDENCE improve traffic and pedestrian conditions for local residents. Cllrs confirmed that the Scott Estate were the likely own- The 30mph limit and new kerbs and sections of footway were ers of the area of ponding raised at the previous meeting. still being considered by DCC. Parking problems in Worth The Clerk would write to the owners of number 4 London Village were raised. A request for enforcement of the May to Row who reside in Worth Matravers to ask them to ensure September restrictions between 1200 and 1400 at weekends this property does not continue to leave its bins out on the and Bank Holidays from DCC was agreed PC land opposite London Row. The PC could remove these PLANNING & TREE WORK APPLICATIONS bins if they continued to be left attracting rubbish from the There had been no Planning or Tree Work Applications many users of the footpath down to Winspit. to the PC in the last month. Begbie Orchard planting was now complete and all per- OTHER MATTERS sons who had requested a tree would shortly be contacted The 2013 -14 Annual Audit Summary for Internal Audit for donation. purposes was agreed. It was agreed to support financially the request from The Chairman asked Cllrs to note that this was the last HXVH for the provision of the external housing of a defi- meeting to be attended by Cllr Meates as she had not stood brillator unit. In principle the PC agreed to similar funding for re-election. The Parish Council formally thanked her for for WMVH should a request be received. Any unit would all the hard work and effort she have put into the success- be required to be positioned outside the hall for use in an ful management of the Parish Council affairs for so many emergency occurring in the VH grounds or local vicinity. years. A telephone would be required to activate the equipment in There had been some difficult times especially when she WM as there is no mobile signal. was the Chairman as one controversial item after another Better information signs with less clutter would be pro- seemed to come up. She had coped with tact and diplomacy vided at WM Car Park including warning of a potential pen- with all these situations managing the PC affairs and leaving alty for camping, coach, and overnight parking of £100. them in a sound administrative and financial position. This All Cllrs who had stood for the 22 May Election had was as a result of all the work she had done and the time she been returned unopposed. A vacancy now existed on the had put in. The PC asked that she accept their gift of flowers new Council and this could be filled by a co-option at the and a cheque for £100. next meeting. Cllr Meates thanked the PC for its goodwill and agreed The Dubber 11 she would be available should any information or assistance the sunrise service on Swanage Beach from the 10 or so Swa- be required in future. She was happy to continue as a repre- nage churches, and at the same time (5.30am on Easter Sun- sentative on the Swanworth Quarry liaison group but would day) over 30 from our four villages also gathered at St Ald- have to stand down as the PC Board Member on the WCPT. helm’s Chapel to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection. In fact Revd It was agreed the Chairman would replace her in this posi- Gaynor also cooked and served fish, over a firepit much the tion. same as Jesus did for his followers after the miraculous catch The next Council meeting will be held at Worth Mat- of fish, not long after he had been raised from the dead. ravers Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 3 June. Bring and share picnic Roger Khanna, Parish Clerk However, soon there is an important family event which is to celebrate the start of the Christian Church, to which we KINGSTON are all invited. Sunday, 8 June is Pentecost Sunday (Whit- sunday) and all the Churches are coming together after their News from Kingston morning services for a big picnic on Sandpit Field. This is nother Music concert this month, arranged by Robin, a wonderful opportunity for people from Langton, Worth ASaturday 7 June at 7.30pm, with the talented singers of Kingston and Harmans Cross to join in with the other local St. George’s Church, Bournemouth, in aid of Church upkeep, churches. an evening not to be missed. There will be food, songs, games, and a friendly welcome On Tuesday, 10 June, there is a PCC meeting at ‘Wood- – a time to celebrate ‘Birthday of the Church’…. commemo- side’, to plan future events and we shall be pleased to welcome rating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and Felicity Green and Doreen Farr who have been voted on to other followers of Jesus Christ, as described in the Book of the PCC at the APCM. We still need to find a PCC secretary, Acts 2:1–31. help keep communication flowing and are very grateful to Amazing how a small group of about 120 believers have Joan for agreeing to continue as our treasurer. grown to nearly two billion worldwide. Why not come along There will be a Family Service on 8 June, an Informal and find out why this is such a significant date, and have fun Service on Father’s Day 17 June, Holy Communion on 22 and fellowship at the same time. It is timed at Noon so that June but instead of Mattins we anticipate a Community Ben- all churches can have their own service first and then join efice Service, with a difference. Regular services continue at together over a picnic lunch. 11.15am, but the Community Service will be earlier. (Please Communicare Celebration see Becca Charron and Roni Merison’s note about fifth Sun- There are many shared initiatives in the Swanage area, days). which are the result of several churches working together as Mike Pitman, our dedicated tower captain has offered a team; Communicare, the lovely team of volunteers have to toll the tenor bell at Kingston on 22 August at 11am in a special celebration coming up at 11am on 5 June at Em- memory of those who lost their lives in the First World War, manuel Baptist Church, and invite any who have received as this date marks the outbreak of the 1914-1918 war. This help or perhaps offer their time to others (service followed would be a sign of respect and may be particularly poign- by lunch, please let Jenny Lazenbury know- see pink leaflets ant for families who lost loved ones. If any person would for numbers). find this distressing please let Mike know (463589) or, if you In July and August there are plans afoot for an Open Air know of people and families who used to be in the village, Carnival Service and also some Beach Services on the sea- who would be pleased know, please pass this on to them. front, details yet to be confirmed. There is a memorial in St James’ Church (North Wall), and Another vital on-going work, which was started by The you can also see names on our website www.kingstonopc. Salvation Army, is the local Food Bank. The Churches are org.uk as there is a photo of the plaque. responding to the increasing need as some families and in- Next month we hope to welcome Lesley Whatley and dividuals really do find life very hard to make ends meet. If her team of Local Vocals as they have offered a ‘summer you can support this Margaret Warburton would be pleased serenade’. They are a fun group of singers from Wool, Ware- to know – it know opens 12-2pm on Mon, Wed and Fri, at ham, Wimborne and Dorchester who sing a lot for charity the Salvation Army Church, Kings Road (425519). As you and performed at Kingston on the Saturday of the last two may have seen in last month’s Gazette, CAP (Christians Christmas Tree Festivals. Watch this space – planned date is Against Poverty) is also starting to help those who are not Saturday, 5 July to be confirmed. good at managing their debts by helping people to manage By the way, some lovely fliers have appeared in the church their finances – look out for green leaflets. advertising a very professional performance of ‘The Life of I should also mention the great work done by Nick Christ’, which is soon to be performed at Glastonbury Ab- Viney and Besom, another service to help people who need bey. The professional group, Wintershall, is based in Surrey, home items. So do contact Nick if you have ‘white goods’ near Guildford. They have informed me that the performance or usable furniture and soft furnishings that you no longer times are slightly different, now 5pm on Friday, 20 June and require. (Nick: 439121). There is also a more co-ordinated 6pm on Saturday 21 June, you can also browse for more de- approach to the youth work in Swanage with two church tails on www.wintershall-estate.com. It looks stunning and children/ youth workers willing to visit church groups (Matt has very good reports, with a cast of 200. Judy Forgan and Tom). It would be good to have another representative from our Churches Together in Swanage Benefice, so if you are interested please talk to Gaynor. As in- ur Benefice is included in the very active CTSD group, dividual parishes or jointly as a Benefice, even individually, Oalthough very often we have our own events and serv- it is always encouraging to come together when we can, get ices happening at a similar time, for example over Easter. I to know each other and learn so much more of God’s rich wonder how many of you knew that over 60 people attended variety and diversity in life. Judy Forgan 12 The Dubber KINGSTON Music pany could supply a particular model. He asked me to wait his month’s concert in St James Church on Saturday, 14 while he inquired. After a while I went to see how he was TJune, will be given by St George’s Singers from across the getting on, only to find him hiding at the back of the shop, water in Boscombe who will be making their Kingston de- clearly hoping that I would lose patience and go away. Inter- but with a programme designed for what will hopefully be a net and telephone help systems also hope you will go away warm summer evening. Music will range from the religious and have sophisticated strategies for ensuring that you do. to the popular, from Balfour Gardiner’s Evening Hymn and What follows is a brief description of how they do it. David Fanshawe’s African Sanctus to Boublil-Schonberg’s At first glance they present a friendly front, with saccha- Les Miserables, Manning Sherwin’s A Nightingale Sang in rine phrases like “Your call is valuable to us; one of our staff Berkeley Square and Bob Dylan. will be with you shortly”. But these soon ring hollow after The choir will be conducted by its musical director a half hour wait, because we all know that if the call really was valuable, they would staff the lines adequately. Far too George Horrell whose association with it dates back to the many ‘Help’ lines are designed to defeat the customer by ex- 1980s when, as a not-so-young bass, he joined a group of hausting him. If you don’t believe me, compare how much seven young members from St George’s Methodist Church faster you get through if the firm thinks you want to buy Choir to perform under the name of Box of Delites. Under something, rather than want help about something. I am Horrell’s subsequent direction the original group, renamed sure many companies design their web sites so that a search the St George’s Singers has expanded to its present size of for assistance never reaches a proper conclusion. They of- around 15 and gives many more concerts; usually to raise fer instead a crafty game of snakes and ladders, with the funds for charities, other good causes and churches, as in snakes positioned so that however many ladders you climb, this case, for which St James Church is very grateful. Admis- there is always a snake lying in wait to sion to the concert, which starts at 7.30pm is free but there take you back to the beginning again. will be a retiring collection to help maintain and preserve For instance there is usually a snake this Grade I listed church. Drinks and refreshments will be right at the start, in the form of a served in the interval. Robin Stringer request for your name and pass- word. You never need a password Coffee, Cake, Cards, Crafts & Bric a Brac Sale to ask a question in a shop. The staff Saturday 21 June 9.30am - noon know such a request would probably Harmans Cross Village Hall involve bloodshed and other unpleasant- Stall Enquiries to 07769 826994 ness, but no one can deliver a bloody nose through a com- puter, so the password is required. Some ‘help’ programmes The round gleefully reject these almost before you have finished enter- ing them, because that produces a further useful delay while birthday Thanks you invent a new one, which itself generates further obliga- ete Burgess would like to thank everybody who came tory questions about your address allowing the company Pto his 60th Birthday Party and for all his lovely presents. happily to insist that the postcode you have given them is We hope you all had a good time. Thanks also to: Pete Chris- wrong. If you overcome this initial skirmish and still have a tie for entertaining us all; the scouts for the marquee and last will to live, the great game awaits you, in which you shuffle but not least to Heather and Ricky and staff at The King’s from web page to web page, in the hope of finding some- Arms for allowing us to hold the party there and for the thing which looks like offering a solution… Each page starts wonderful buffet. Hope you didn’t suffer from frost-bite too hopefully, but then leads to another, until like someone lost much! Carol Burgess in a forest you notice with despair that you have been down the path several times before. NEWS FROM NOWHERE If the customer has lots of time and determination, he may even visit the link buried at the bottom of the screen prime example of a brilliant labelled ‘Contact Us’. As the company doesn’t want you to A idea going badly wrong is the contact them, this page only has an address of an associated automated electronic help line. What company somewhere abroad and quite likely there is no one better if instead of a firm employ- there, because to save costs they have probably sacked all the ing an expensive team of advisers to staff who aren’t concerned with sales. However, you can use sort you out, your problem is solved it to let off steam with a message similar to those filling the by a series of programmed messages internet web sites which tell the unwary “Don’t touch them which identify the fault and tell you with a barge pole”. in a trice how to put it right?.… When I recently tangled with a phone company which Well we all know the answer to that. Almost anything had left me without out a phone for a month and I had run is better. out of barge poles, I lodged a complaint with the Ombuds- It has gradually dawned on me that many of the com- man. Actually the Ombudsman turned out to be an Om- mercial web sites offering to help a customer in distress budswoman. She did not manage like Boadicea to mount are designed to make any kind of real contact as difficult as her chariot and kill the snakes, but she did wring from the possible, because of course if you manage to tell them your firm a letter of apology and wonder of all wonders, a few problem, they have to do something about it. In fact most minutes of contact with a real human being. Customer Help Lines could be more accurately entitled the I felt that this was a substantial achievement, but only Customer Barricade Line. It is an age old practice. I remem- gained after hours of computer designed prevarication – and ber going in to a big store and asking a salesman if the com- the snakes slumber on. Tony Viney The Dubber 13 APPLICATION TO VARY A PREMISES LICENCE Open Gardens in Worth LICENSING ACT 2003 PREMISES LICENCE 1.30 to 6pm

NOTICE is hereby given that Langton Scout & Sunday 22 June Guide HQ committee & St George’s Primary School PTA Langton Matravers has applied to the Purbeck Dis- Ten gardens will be open in trict Council to vary the Premises licence in respect of Worth for you to enjoy, with St George’s School Field Langton Matravers. map provided. Tea and The proposed application will permit Langton Sum- homemade cake for sale mer Fayre to supply alcohol, allow occasional music and at the village hall. dancing, to sell hot food and drink late at night., Tickets available on the village green The application will request business hours as fol- lows 14.30 to 23.30. £4 per person under sixteens free. Any person wishing to make representations in Parking available in the car park respect of this application should do so in writing ad- opposite the pub & the recreation field. dressed to the Head of Legal and Democratic Services, Council, Westport House, Worgret There is no parking in the village Road, Wareham, BH20 4PP, before 9.6.2014 Please come and support this All representations will be made known to the ap- fundraising event for the plicant. The register of the licensing authority is main- British Liver Trust & St Nicholas Church tained at Purbeck District Council, Westport House, Wareham, where the application may be inspected Monday to Friday between 10am and 4pm. It is an offence punishable by fine on summary con- viction, knowingly or recklessly to make a false state- ment in connection with an application. Signed: S Gillespie on behalf of Langton Summer Fayre 12/05/2014 St George’s Primary School & Pre-school Open Day Friday, 27 June Morning Sessions: 9 - Noon Afternoon Session: 1 - 3pm The staff & pupils of St George’s Primary School & Pre-school would like to invite you to their Open Day Please come & look round our fantastic new building & outdoor space & see our children at work

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EVERY WEEK June 2014 Mother & Child Tues 1-2.30pm HXVH 24- 8 Various Purbeck Arts Weeks Events Various venues Group June Times Folk Dancing Tues 7.30-9.45pm LMVH 3, 10 2pm Walking for Health Langton House CP HX Art Group Tues 2-5pm HXVH 4 7.30pm LAC Film: Frances Ha LMVH Judy 480168 3 7.30pm WMPC Meeting WMVH Life Drawing Thurs 2-4pm HXVH Sue Blake 427621 5 9am The Coffee Pot St George’s Ch LANGTON SCOUTS & GUIDES (Term time only) 5 10.30- Coffee Junction HXVH noon Mobile Lib (10.45-11.05) Scouts Mon 6.45- LM Scout & Post Office (9.30-11.30) John Russ 439455 8.45pm Guide HQ 5 7pm LMPC Meeting LMVH Cubs Tues 6.30-8pm LMSGHQ 7,8, 1-5pm NGS: Knitson Old Knitson Nicky Taylor 288753 13,14, Farmhouse Garden Open Beavers Tues 5-6.15pm LMSGHQ 15 Barbara Bray 480099 8 11-4pm Open Farm Day Middlebere Rainbows Thurs 4.30- LMSGHQ & Hartlands Val Burden 439209 5.30pm Farms Guides Weds 6.45- LMSGHQ 9 10-2pm CAB Advice Swanage Town Val Burden 439209 8.45pm Hall Brownies Thurs 6-7.30pm LMSGHQ 10 7.30pm Film: The Secret Life of HXVH Sue Bonfield 427281 Walter Mitty Explorers Fri 7-9pm LMSGHQ 11 7.30pm Purbeck Open Lecture: Black Bear, Stephen Gadd ‘Solomon Isles to Trafalgar Wareham 07917181525 Square’ by R.Carter 12 9.30- Post Office HXVH 11.30am Canzonetta 13 3.30-5pm Crafty Church St George’s Ch 14,15 11-5pm Piddlehinton Open Gardens Piddlehinton Swanage Weldmar committee asks you 14 7.30pm St George’s Singers St James’ to please support this concert at... 14 7.30pm Organ Recital Swanage 2.30pm Sunday, 15 June Methodist Ch 15 2.30pm Canzonetta St Nicholas’ Ch at St Nicholas Church, Studland Studland Tickets: £6 include concert & cream tea & cake 17,24 2pm Walking for Health Top Panorama Available on the door or from: Road, Swanage Studland Stores or by phoning 450691 19 10.30- Coffee Junction HXVH noon Mobile Lib (10.45-11.05) Post Office (9.30-11.30) 21 8.30am Men’s Breakfast Putlake Farm Local Vocals 21 9.30- noon Coffee & cake, cards & crafts HXVH Combined Choirs 21 2.30pm LMLHS: Walk through Capston Field led by Lesley Whatley Langton with Reg Saville Bus Stop 21 7.30pm Blues Train Swanage Sta 7pm Saturday, 5 July 22 1.30-6pm Worth Open Gardens Worth at St James’ Church, Kingston No admission charge 23 10-2pm CAB Advice Swanage Town but retiring collection for the Church Hall Pimms & nibbles available during the interval 26 9.30- Post Office HXVH this will be a relaxing Summer evening embracing 11.30am a wide range of songs. 26 10am U3A Meeting Points: ‘The HXVH The singers practise in Dorchester, Wool, Spy from Tidsbury’ Wareham & other local areas 27 9-Noon St George’s Primary and St George’s Sch & enjoy performing in a wide range of venues, 1-3pm Pre-school Open day including Wimborne Minster, often for various 28 2.30- Langton Summer Fayre St George’s chosen charities. all welcome 11pm School Field

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MOONFLEET CARS Ltd Worth Matravers German & Vauxhall Specialists Village Hall Car Sales · Service · Repairs · MOTs For your party, reception, regular or one-off Tel: 01929 480215 event and, by arrangement, your overnight stay Three main rooms, well appointed kitchen, pleasant garden, marquee, gazebos & all the SPAR CONVENIENCE STORE equipment you need to make your event special Newspapers · Top Ups · Hot Food For bookings: 01929 500500 Beers · Wines · Spirits [email protected] Fresh Fruit & Vegetables For more information: 01929 480097 www.worthmatraversvillagehall.org

Harmans Cross Village Hall Elliot’s Cleaning Co. Splendid facilities include: Established 2003 • Large main hall & separate meeting room - ideal for all events We clean: Offices, shops, communal areas, libraries • Advanced audio, digital projection & lighting systems, fully and homes (including one-off spring cleans) fitted commercial kitchen, two-way servery & patio doors to outside terrace Local • Fully insured • References available • New Children’s Playground & large recreational field Adja- cent to Swanage Railway with ample parking space Please phone Tina/David on 480540 Tel: 01929 427372 Full details, prices & information at www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk We can also supply eco-friendly cleaning products

16 The Dubber Wilkswood Farm Lander’s Quarries Ltd Open Thursday & Friday 9am-5pm Kingston Road BH19 3JP Saturdays 8am-1pm Specialists in Purbeck Stone for quality meat direct from the farm - Showroom & shop - Visitors welcome Wilkswood Farm is devoted to conservation grazing to protect our Purbeck wildlife • Building, Landscaping, Garden Features NO SPRAYS • NO FERTILIZERS • Bespoke Flooring, Worktops, Fireplaces OLD FASHIONED FARMING • OLD FASHIONED QUALITY! • Carving, Lettering & Monumental “TASTE THE DIFFERENCE” Telephone: (01929) 439205 shop: 427970 web: www.wilkswoodfarm.co.uk www.purbeckstone.co.uk - [email protected] FIND US OPPOSITE THE KNITSON TURN ON VALLEY ROAD

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We offer honest friendly bespoke service

Quality installations by a family run company ROY BROOKS for over 30 years • Need a new kitchen, bathroom or bedroom? PAINTING & WALLPAPERING • We offer a complete design & fitting service SERVING THE DUBBER AREA by our team of craftsmen • Visit our NEW tile showroom & bathroom TELEPHONE 01929 421366 displays & get a no obligation quotation

Showroom: CUSTOM WORK AT REASONABLE RATES 60 High Street Swanage Dorset BH19 2NX OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE 01929 475793 www.ivamydesigns.com

BRIAN GLASSOCK ST MICHAELS GARAGE BUILDERS LIMITED GENERAL BUILDING SERVICES Telephone: 01929 422732 BG Mobile: 07720 851363 THE PURBECK FORD CENTRE Please phone for free estimate Valley Road, Swanage, Dorset BH19 3DX ‘Perelandra’, Gypshayes, Langton Matravers, Telephone (01929) 480221 Swanage, Dorset, BH19 3HQ

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The Property Professionals 41 Station Road, Swanage Tel: (01929) 422284 www.corbens.co.uk

A.R.HARRIS & SON ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS Established 1873 Unit 7, Purbeck Business Centre, CHARTERED SURVEYORS Victoria Avenue, Swanage Dorset BH19 1AU ESTATE AGENTS * VALUERS Phone 01929 424518 Fax 01929 427519 Purbeck’s largest Self-Catering Emergency 24hr call-out service 07976 848880 Holiday Department

National Inspection Council for Railway House Tel: 423333 Fully Qualified Electricians Electrical Installation Contracting 2 Rempstone Road Fax:427533 for all your electrical needs approved contractor Swanage Dorset www.milesandson.co.uk

IAN T BUGLER All types of Building Work undertaken TREE CARE AND GARDEN MAINTENANCE Fully Qualified Tradesmen NO JOB TOO SMALL LAWNS CUT, FENCING & TREE SURGERY FREE ESTIMATES NVQ & CITY & GUILDS QUALIFIED Fully Insured

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S�TTL� ��T�R�L ST��� JAMES SMITH funeral directors (Swanage) Ltd Suppliers of Purbeck stone for Building & Landscaping AN INDEPENDENT FAMILY RUN SERVICE PROUDLY SERVING THE ISLE OF PURBECK SINCE 1892 OFFERING A CARING AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Private Chapels of Rest - Memorials - Floral Tributes Walling, Rockery, Crazy Paving Personal pre-arrangements - Pre-paid Funeral Plans Flags, Kerbs, Flooring, Roof Tile IMMEDIATE PERSONAL ATTENTION COVERING ALL AREAS & Polished Purbeck Stone FOR ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AT ANY TIME DAY OR NIGHT

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We provide all property owners, whether resident or having second homes, with a service Professional Carpet & tailored to their needs: caretaking, maintenance, Window Cleaning repairs, decorations etc, supervision of specialists such as electricians and plumbers, even 15 Hillsea rd alterations and conversions. swanage bh19 2ql To discuss our truly personal service, call us, Nick and Jan Ostafew on 421287 Telephone 426346

SM Radestock LANGTON MATRAVERS Quality Decorating Village Hall & Refurbishment Large Hall, Kitchen & Memorial Room Quality Interiors & Exteriors available for hire separately or all together Handpainted Kitchens The following activities are held in the Hall: Full House Refurbishments LM Historical Preservation Society, Folk Dancing, all work guaranteed, excellent references Dorset Wildlife Trust, Short Mat Bowls, Snooker, work carried out by qualified tradesman Wutan School of Tai Chi & Moves Fitness. New members are always welcome contact Simon on Further details are on the notice boards m. 07973 697435 t. 01929 480491 outside the Village Hall or ring: Harmans Cross, Corfe, BH20 Chairman: 01929 424736 Bookings: 01929 426654 www.radestock.co.uk

BLADES GARDEN SERVICES www.SootyTheSweep.com Over 25 Years Personal Experience National Contact Chris Bradford today on: Association of Chimney Sweeps Member 6/627

Any flue swept, Wood Coal Gas Oil Aga Rayburn, All Stoves 01929 421891 Bird nests removed from Chimneys, Nets & Wires fitted.

Cowls, Caps, Vents & Pots fitted. Repointing, Flanching 07912 795381 Ladder work, Fire cementing. No job too small. Grates, Baskets, Fire Bricks & Fireside accessories email: [email protected] Family business. Professional & Fully Insured Clean, polite, reliable, friendly & conscientious

FOR ALL YOUR GARDEN SERVICES Available 01929 427427/ 554700 7 Day & Evening

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The Dubber 19 Island Cottage 10% commission 1st year Langton Village Store & Post Office 15% therein (no obligation) 31 High Street, Langton Matravers, Swanage, BH19 3HA 24h online booking Holidays 28.3 weeks letting average NEWSPAPERS & MAGAZINES, GREETING We are now accepting new cottages to our CARDS, FRESH BREAD, FRESH FRUIT & VEG, selection of quality holiday cottages in OFF LICENCE, DRY CLEANING, the Isle of Purbeck. PHOTO-COPYING, FOREIGN CURRENCY If you would like to consider renting Monday - Friday 7.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 6pm (closed Monday afternoon) for holidays Saturday 8.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 5pm please phone Sunday 8.30am-12.30pm 01929 481555 www.purbeckcottageholidays.com TELEPHONE 01929 475654

Family run company (est. 1988) with a portfolio of over 300 properties & expertise in ... Dorset Holiday Cottage Rentals Remove stress of holiday letting using our services: • We help find properties to buy • We assist with furnishing for letting • We handle holiday property management Thinking of holiday letting? ...contact us 01305 789000 www.dream-cottages.co.uk

MIKE HARDY DAVE PROSSER Independent Telephone Engineer ( GENERAL BUILDER Installations & Repairs EX-BT 36 YEARS EXPERIENCE, SOCKETS INSTALLED FOR PHONES AND COMPUTERS, REPAIRS AND CA- Mobile: 07966 390399 BLING, COMPUTER Tel: 01929 423756 NETWORK CABLING, HALF BT PRICES!

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Putlake Farm NEW LEAF Langton Matravers GARDENING SERVICE t Poppy Tea Rooms for MAINTENANCE & CARE OF LAWNS, Full English Breakfast • Light Lunches HEDGES, FLOWER BEDS & PONDS. Snacks & Drinks • Cream Teas ALSO PRUNING, PLANTING, CLEARING, Pet & Large Animal Feed TIDYING & HEDGE LAYING Compost Shrubs Plants One off jobs or regular service provided GasCoalLogs ( John or Lorna on 439455 Free Local Delivery. Tel 01929 422917 or 0788 7952191

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