Durlston Castle art exhibition 25 May - 9 June

Purbeck Diversity: Purbeck Art Weeks at Durlston Castle 

This year’s Purbeck Art Weeks boasts a major new venue at Durlston Castle, which will be hosting an exhibition of work by some of Purbeck’s leading artists and makers. 

The exhibition features work, specially selected by PAW, to showcase the extraordinary creative talent in Purbeck, including paintings, sculpture, jewellery, ceramics and photography. 

Said Karen Delahays from PAW “It’s been a treat to put together an exhibition in this wonderful setting. Durlston has provided an inspiring setting to which many of the exhibiting artists and makers have responded in their work” 

Said Ranger Ali Tuckey, “We are delighted to be hosting this flagship exhibition. With so much of the work drawing on the inspirational landscape around us, this show has a special meaning for me” 

‘Purbeck Diversity’ runs from Saturday 25^th May – Sunday 9^th June and is open every day between 11.00am and 4.00pm. Entry to the Country Park, exhibition and Castle is free and all work is for sale.  

Kayak fishing competition Sat 18 May

OK Classic kayak fishing competition will be held again this Saturday:

http://www.anglersafloat.co.uk

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Durslton Bus

Once again, there will be a bus service from Swanage to Durlston. This will start on Sunday 26 May and run daily until 30 Sept; the exact route and timings are still to be confirmed. There's a need to be able to show it is an important part of Swanage’s transport system so the more it is used the better.

Swanage Local Plan

Posting this rather late..but if you're interested, I'm sure you could turn up, or at least phone and check...

Can you help draw up the Swanage Local Plan,

 do you have ideas and views about

·     the type of housing Swanage needs and where it should be built;

·     the green spaces in Swanage;

·     protecting valued places and buildings;

·     the kind of shops needed in Swanage and their location;

·     attracting and creating new businesses and jobs for Swanage; and

·     Swanage – a centre for tourism?

Swanage Local Plan - Community Workshops

at Swanage Town Hall in May

Use the form below to tell us which workshop/s you want to come to - then

email it to localplan@purbeck-dc.gov.uk or post to Planning Policy (Swanage), Purbeck District Council, Westport House, Worgret Road, Wareham, BH20 4PP.

The Swanage Local Plan - Community Workshops at Swanage Town Hall
Theme workshop	Date	Time	Your name	Your group
Natural environment Includes: AONB, rights of way, coastal & climate change.	8 May 2013	10:00     to 12:30
Economy & town centre Includes: transport, employment, tourism, shopping, town centre.	9 May 2013	2:00      to 4:30
Housing & built environment Includes: new housing sites, green space, protecting valued buildings & places, conservation areas, town approaches.	14 May 2013	2:00      to 4:30
Social and community
1. Children & young people Includes: health & social care, children’s services, education, cultural & leisure activities /facilities.	14 May 2013	10:00    to 12:30
2. Adults & older people Includes: health & social care, adult services, cultural & leisure activities /facilities.	22 May 2013	10:00    to 12:30

County Council election results

County Council election results for Swanage: Bill Trite (Con): 1378 votes (elected); Alan Smith (UKIP): 630; Rupert Roker (Lab): 446; Peter Clark (Lib Dem): 345.  [Turnout 34.88] . Mike Lovell re-elected to Purbeck Hills.

Full results: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/409108

Swanage Grammar School

The landowners of the former Swanage Grammar School site last year secured outline permission for 52 houses there, but only provided they gave away the rest of the site for the Free School. They then pulled the plug on the school side of the deal at the 11th hour (which happily is now being built at the Middle School site instead).
Recently they have simply resubmitted to PDC the exact same plans for the housing scheme, not mentioning that they're no longer proposing to give up the rest of the site at all. Presumably, if they got it through, their next move would be to apply to build houses on the other half of the site too. Even the so-called "affordable" units they propose to rent out at fully 80% of full market rent (so not very affordable then!). This should be objected to in the strongest possible terms as blatant profiteering. The site is outside the town settlement boundary, in open countryside and within the AONB, so there are no grounds for housing to be permitted there now the school is going ahead elsewhere. 



Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 11/4/13 1:27 pm

Easter activities for children

Have an action-packed Easter at Purbeck Sports Centre

Purbeck Sports Centre, Wareham, has an action-packed programme this Easter Holiday. 

The programme runs from Monday 1 April to Friday 12 April and promises fun and games for children of all ages.  Activities include football; an introduction to golf; cricket; samba drumming; cycling workshops; archery; and trampolining.

They can also enjoy a climbing; intensive swimming lessons; badminton; and learn some diving skills.

Michelle Goodman, the Sports Centre’s Operations Manager, said: “We’ve got a great Easter programme lined up this year which is sure to keep the holiday stress at bay!   And, don’t forget, there are lots of activities for the adults too including gym, swimming, exercise classes, courts and pitches and a sauna.  Why not pop upstairs to the family-friendly Allstars bar afterwards for some refreshments too”

The OFSTED-registered Kool 4 Kidz Club returns.  Children aged between 5 and 14 can enjoy activities and sports for £18.00 a day (£10.00 half day). 

Kool 4 Kidz for the 5-8s, is packed full of games including interactive dance mats and wall; soft play area with ball pit; swimming; mini sports and games; and arts and crafts.

8-14s can have fun in the pool or enjoy a mix of sports including football, hockey, basketball, rounders, tennis and more.

For more information, visitwww.dorsetforyou.com/purbecksportscentre or contact the Sports Centre on 01929 500 000.

Car park ticket draw?

Parking ticket draw 'boosts trade' in Beaminster
Continue reading the main storyTraders in a Dorset town say what is thought to be the first parking ticket draw in the UK, has helped business.

The scheme allows shoppers in Beaminster to enter pay-and-display tickets into a draw for vouchers from local shops.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-21916744

Perhaps we could do something similar here? I proposed a draw scheme three times to the Council when I was a councillor, and it was rejected each time as being unworkable. My idea was for everyone to put their phone number on the back of their ticket when they left, place it a secure box, and each  day or week a prize would be given to someone (but the shop voucher route might be better). I thought this might 'sweeten the pill' for those who think the charges are too high, and might even encourage people to use the car parks  – as seems to be happening in Beaminster. I've asked the Town Council to consider the idea again. What do you think?

Storm causes £50,000 damage to Swanage pier

Not a great start to the season for Swanage Pier. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-21831638 

Swanage seafront stabilisation scheme

On Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd March Swanage Town Council will be revealing its proposals to stabilise and enhance the Recreation Ground frontage between the public toilets and Victoria Avenue. These will take place at the Town Hall between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Friday 22nd March and between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday 23rd March. There is a further opportunity to see the plans at the annual town meeting at the Mowlem Theatre Community Room from 7 p.m. on Monday 25th March. See more info at:

Swanage seafront stabilisation scheme

Public Town Meeting 25 March

Open public meeting for residents of Swanage, 7pm,  Mowlem, Monday 25 March.

Co-op Car Park 8-10 Free Parking

Classical concert Durlston Castle Sun 17 March

Durlston Castle will be welcoming the latest in a series of world-class classical musicians, with a performance by acclaimed double bass player David Daly from Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. 
The concert will include pieces by Schubert, Bruch, Giovanni, Henry Eccles and more. 
The concert starts at 7pm. Tickets are £10 and are on sale at Durlston Castle. 
For more information or to buy a ticket, call 01929 424443 or visit www.durlston.co.uk.

See comments, below for more info.

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