tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86762812012-02-16T09:05:27.724ZswanageviewThe Postmannoreply@blogger.comBlogger12671100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-78908276931484651142012-02-14T18:07:00.000Z2012-02-14T18:08:11.309ZAS BLUE AS THE SKYThe story, the film, the talkThe chance to be involvedA unique chance to find out more and be involved in a feature film shot primarily in Swanage and PurbeckThursday February 16th, 7.30pm at Swanage Royal British Legion ClubFor more information or to register, contact Emma Fernandez at Violet PR on 07849748434 or email at Emma emma@violetpr.comThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-72572522589187471222012-02-14T14:19:00.002Z2012-02-14T14:20:37.757ZJokes about Railway Enthusiasts in the Swanage Railway Project.Should people be subjected to ridicule because of the hobby they choose? How should they react? Should they stop being railway enthusiasts, should they ignore the comments, or should they make jokes about themselves?Nickthefishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693595478182148889noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-49330325343175323272012-02-14T13:48:00.001Z2012-02-14T13:54:50.355ZGrammar School site.An outline planning application for a residential development of up to 52 properties (50/50 mix market and affordable housing) has now been submitted by Welfare Dwellings Residential Care Ltd for the former Grammar School site. The application also includes significant changes to the old school building. Namely demolition of the existing extensions, portable buildings and huts, combined Nickthefishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693595478182148889noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-41846611220928040012012-02-14T08:35:00.002Z2012-02-14T08:38:11.675ZNew SubjectIf you want to raise a new topic, post your comment here — just click first on Comments below, then type in post a comment (top right of the next window). Can you choose a title for your post, please? Sometimes it's hard to work out what a comment is about and what the subject is. A new heading will soon be set up, allowing others to see and add their own comments. It seems it's sometimes Nickthefishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693595478182148889noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-74125728945132775112012-02-14T08:26:00.000Z2012-02-14T08:27:57.314ZNO PARKING ON VERGECharlie the bikemonger said...Don't park on the verge.Today I was amazed to see over 20 "NO PARKING ON VERGE" signs along the road that is opposite swanage middle school running alongside the high street.Over 20 signs? Some of these are less than a car length apart. How much did this cost?Why over 20 signs?Why not build a few laybys and address the parking issueIf its to stop damage to the Nickthefishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693595478182148889noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-47692611652999696932012-02-09T21:27:00.003Z2012-02-09T21:32:27.241ZExhibition by Antonia Phillips at Durlston Castle<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 <![endif]--><!--[if !mso]> st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) } <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 10]> /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4ptNickthefishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693595478182148889noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-18153169014699995382012-02-09T13:29:00.001Z2012-02-09T13:29:45.579ZBlue Pool Halt?Robin from Swanage said...Blue Pool HaltShould the Swanage Railway build a halt where the Railway Line crosses footpath 13 400 yards from the Blue Pool?8/2/12 10:38 PM Anonymous said...Blue Pool HaltShould the Swanage Railway build a halt where the Railway Line crosses footpath 13 400 yards from the Blue Pool?No. It should focus its resources on linking to the main line.9/2/12 12:20 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-74583502221700223752012-02-03T14:01:00.001Z2012-02-03T14:01:27.958ZMake cycling saferDavid Furmage said...Should we make cycling more safer in Dorset?After reading the Times campaign which has been running for the last 2 days link below ;)http://www.thetimes.co.uk/tto/public/cyclesafety/article3307439.eceShould we be providing proper cycle lanes and spend money on bringing back cycle tests to all schools at an early age.?3/2/12 11:13 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-2536494728416678442012-02-01T11:59:00.001Z2012-02-01T11:59:27.537ZNew subjectIf you want to raise a new topic, post your comment here — just click first on Comments below, then type in post a comment (top right of the next window). Can you choose a title for your post, please? Sometimes it's hard to work out what a comment is about and what the subject is. A new heading will soon be set up, allowing others to see and add their own comments. It seems it's sometimes easier The Postmannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-41236499943643448462012-01-27T20:48:00.002Z2012-01-27T20:50:50.346ZWind farmDetails about the proposed offshore wind farm, including some impressive images of what it would look like.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com49tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-38781734495719817832012-01-21T19:55:00.001Z2012-01-21T19:55:28.519ZSwanage PierWhat is in store for the pier? Rumours are rife with different theories! It seems possible that the new committee do not want divers on the pier. WHAT!!! If that is true how will they manage to sustain the upkeep of the pier without the income from the divers! Swanage is renowned for the good diving conditions and also helps Swanage as a town (divers staying in b&b's, spending money,etc). Will The Postmannoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-9428559842543848512012-01-19T10:07:00.000Z2012-01-19T10:09:15.582ZNew events venue, the British LegionSwanage gets a new Cultural Hub: a New lease of Life for The British Legion!The Rock-A-Hula Club, the brainchild behind the incredibly successful Swanage Comedy Festival and resident Friday night DJs upstairs at the East Bar, are bringing a new lease of life to one of Swanage’s most unlikely venues, The Royal British Legion. Swanage residents Dave Taylor and Jack Daniels are breathing life intoThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-48994971955682878712012-01-17T16:46:00.004Z2012-01-17T16:50:11.545ZThe Heartstring Quartet, Studland, Sunday 26 Feb Tickets are now on sale for the next Artsreach event at Studland, which is on Sunday 26th February. The Heartstring Quartet: Arty McGlynn (guitar), Chris Newman (guitar/ mandolin), Nollaig Casey (fiddle/vocal) and Máire Ní Chathasaigh (Irish harp)"A tightrope walk into uncommon worlds... This is traditional music at its very best: crossing boundaries, tapping our own tunes alongside bluegrass The Postmannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-5048484009686437742012-01-15T14:58:00.001Z2012-01-15T14:58:27.859ZOlympicsHow will Swanage benefit from the Olympics? Posted by Robin from Swanage to swanageview at 15/1/12 2:The Postmannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-37867336935119149922012-01-13T09:44:00.001Z2012-01-13T09:44:31.630ZBroadband upgradeOn 16-Jan-12, BT will be upgrading your local exchange to give you a better broadband service. You should get an improved, more consistent connection, and your speed might improve too. RobO Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 13/1/12 9:42 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-80285288302513743192012-01-12T16:41:00.000Z2012-01-12T16:42:40.187ZProspect Business Park?Has anyone heard if and when the new business units which where going to be build next to the new recycling center are going to be built and ready to use? I contacted the developers back in 2010 with view to buying or renting one and was told that they would be ready early 2011, then summer, then winter and now some time this year! I know of 3 other businesses who want to expand from home officesThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-11001599792218819822012-01-10T22:54:00.003Z2012-01-10T23:05:19.991ZSwanage Community Partnership meeting 20 JanQuarterly Meeting20th January 2012 @ 10amSwanage Town Hall1. Welcome 2. Apologies,3. Minutes of 20th October 2011 meeting 4. Matters Arising 5. Housing Challenges- Chris McDermott PDC6. Swanage Area Action Plan7. Updates, to include:a. Health and Adult careb. Education Swanage c. Environment Exposition d. De Moulham Trust8. Gyspy and Traveller site consultation9. Diamond Jubilee celebration10.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-40624192646312974862012-01-10T13:42:00.000Z2012-01-10T13:43:44.094ZWind farm consultation 21st FebEneco has now entered the formal consultation period for the project and will be holding eight public exhibitions to provide people with information and updates on Navitus Bay, along with the next steps. There will also be an opportunity to speak with a member of the development team and provide feedback on the proposals. The public exhibitions will be held at the following venues and times: The Postmannoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-84507809803131628962012-01-07T22:02:00.000Z2012-01-07T22:03:31.778ZNHS Dentist coverMy parents had a letter today from the Regency dental practice Swanage telling us that they are no longer going to be serving NHS patients and we need to pay a private subscription + costs for each visit. It seems that the nearest NHS dentist now who are taking on new patients are either in Dorchester or Weymouth. The ones in Poole and Bournemouth who are showing as taking on NHS work are saying The Postmannoreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-67940373854204517442012-01-07T21:52:00.001Z2012-01-07T21:52:35.812ZSwanage RailwaySwanage Water TowerThe Swanage Railway is planning to replace the existing water tower with a London and South Western Railway water tower from Salisbury built in the 19th Century. It will have a Portland stone base and a gable roof like the original Swanage water tower. This will extract water by reverse osmosis rather than taking the supply from the mains. Dorset County Council will supply a The Postmannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-49404897074692331572012-01-07T12:00:00.002Z2012-01-07T12:04:47.969ZNew subjectIf you want to raise a new topic, post your comment here — just click first on Comments below, then type in post a comment (top right of the next window). Can you choose a title for your post, please? Sometimes it's hard to work out what a comment is about and what the subject is. A new heading will soon be set up, allowing others to see and add their own comments. It seems it's sometimes easier The Postmannoreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-52774422056866265372012-01-03T21:12:00.003Z2012-01-03T21:16:48.776ZCommentsDo you think people should be able to post anonymously? Myself, I would rather have people making comments than feeling it's too much hassle. But on the other hand, it would be interesting to know if particular individuals, using whatver name/s, are making posts.As far as I can see the only way to do this seems to be to require people to be 'registered users', in which case visitors will be The Postmannoreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-80072656308642056372012-01-03T19:24:00.001Z2012-01-03T19:24:53.486ZThe Co-opSwanage co-op: welcome to The GulagAnother new year, and another five day stretch of empty shelves in co-op. A display of fresh goods that any Russian store would have been proud of 30 years ago. The years most predictable event (the end of he year) not only bought the anticipated crowds, empty shelves, but also some underhand cad like behaviour in the store.Today my wife managed to get the last The Postmannoreply@blogger.com42tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-46043823301951469732012-01-01T12:54:00.001Z2012-01-01T12:55:57.190ZShore Road incident?I see the police have cordoned off Shore Road; I'm told there was a stabbing/glassing on New Year's Eve. Anyone know any more details?The Postmannoreply@blogger.com29tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-42088604931586033642011-12-29T21:44:00.001Z2011-12-29T21:44:45.939ZSwanage Walking GroupIs the Swanage Walking Group a bunch of old age pensioners who never venture outside Swanage and cannot walk more than 5 miles or is it the friendliest, best organised and most successful group in Swanage? Posted by Robin from Swanage to swanageview at 29/12/11 9:24 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-49705221234475945192011-12-29T19:34:00.000Z2011-12-29T19:35:19.239ZSwanage Railway (models)HORNBY MAUNSELL SR PUSH-PULL COACHES.At last Hornby is going to produce models of the push-pull sets that were used on the Swanage Railway between 1959 and 1964. There were 20 sets of which 4 were used on the Swanage Railway every day. Posted by Robin from Swanage to swanageview at 29/12/11 7:20 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-39903761570410675292011-12-27T14:41:00.010Z2012-01-13T08:23:23.310ZPier HeadA planning application has been submitted for this site.http://planning-purbeck.dorsetforyou.com/planning/PlanAppDisp.asp?RecNum=38171Click the title link above (where it says "Pier Head") to go to direct to the design and access statement.Nickthefishhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01693595478182148889noreply@blogger.com140tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-55354738661763436182011-12-25T18:47:00.000Z2011-12-25T18:48:19.218ZNew subjectIf you want to raise a new topic, post your comment here — just click first on Comments below, then type in post a comment (top right of the next window). Can you choose a title for your post, please? Sometimes it's hard to work out what a comment is about and what the subject is. A new heading will soon be set up, allowing others to see and add their own comments. It seems it's sometimes easier The Postmannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-4647104301103767382011-12-23T10:16:00.002Z2011-12-27T18:16:01.257ZSwanage Town Twinning AssociationDoes the Association make all its members feel welcome? Posted by Robin from Swanage to swanageview at 23/12/11 10:14 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-28033797729352151612011-12-21T11:08:00.000Z2011-12-21T11:10:09.263ZC-SCOPE Marine Plan ConsultationDraft C-SCOPE Marine Plan Consultation (Click on title for link to C-SCOPE website)You are invited to comment on the Draft C-SCOPE Marine Plan. Your feedback is particularly important as this is a pilot project which could help to inform national marine planning. The Draft C-SCOPE Marine Plan is a non-statutory plan which aims to provide users, managers and regulators of the marine plan area, The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-23597947487031483562011-12-19T20:17:00.000Z2011-12-19T20:18:02.846ZSwanage cyclistSwanage cyclist killed , driver pleads guilty.Thoughts go out to his family as the legal side continues , at a time of the year when he will be especially missed by family and the cycling community :(http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9425517.Swanage_cyclist_death_crash_driver_pleads_guilty/?ref=erec Posted by David Furmage to swanageview at 19/12/11 6:10 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-10374811111451979392011-12-19T16:07:00.000Z2011-12-19T16:08:17.370ZNational Trust Studland TV programmeThe National Trust Studland program on the BBC. Can anyone help me. I am looking for a copy of the program the BBC aired a few years ago about the management at Studland by the National Trust. If anyone has a copy that I could copy for use with geography students at Leeson House I would be very grateful.Thank you Ben Keen Posted by benn to swanageview at 19/12/11 3:04 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-15993672283240519132011-12-18T10:38:00.000Z2011-12-18T10:39:33.975ZPurbeck Model Railway GroupThe Group meets in the Catholic Hall, Rempstone Road. The layouts include Corfe Castle and Ashburton in 1/43 scale. Should the layouts be based on Purbeck prototypes to promote the area and the Swanage Railway? Posted by Robin from Swanage to swanageview at 18/12/11 10:10 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-3874785459125477882011-12-14T16:05:00.003Z2011-12-14T16:08:32.365ZDay CentresPeter Clark (of the Swanage and Isle of Purbeck Lib Dems) attended the DCC debate on the future of the Day Centres in Dorset. This is his feedback.The consultation report and recommendations are alllaid out in a long report (item 7), which is available on the Dorsetforyou website.As I see it, the situation is as follows.D.C.C., encouraged by Debbie Ward, the director of Adult Services, seem The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-53633480017657348512011-12-12T11:23:00.001Z2011-12-12T11:23:56.422ZSewage on Swanage beachRAW SEWAGE BEING DISCHARGED AT SWANAGE BEACH RIGHT NOWPosting this partly to raise awareness of this threat to Swanage‘s greatest asset (the beach), but also as a health warning to beach users.Raw sewage is being discharged at Swanage beach currently (0930hrs 12/12/11)There is an incredible stench along the seafront near the banjo pier, making standing on the prom unpleasant at best, and The Postmannoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-22679345724166642752011-12-11T17:33:00.001Z2011-12-11T17:33:59.352ZHigh-speed broadband?On Tuesday evening Purbeck District Council will vote on whether they should contribute £360,000 towards a £9.7M joint Dorset County Council/British Telecom initiative to install high speed fibre optic broadband across Dorset. It is my understanding that £330,000 of this money is already available as part of a grant from central government, therefore only about £30K needs to be contributed by The Postmannoreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-12393407065580782692011-12-06T18:27:00.001Z2011-12-06T18:29:03.619ZSwanage and Purbeck's 3rd Walking Festival 28 Apr-6 MayOrganisers are delighted to announce the launch of the Third Swanage and Purbeck Walking Festival, which will run from April 28th until May 6th 2012. The programme is set to be as diverse as possible this coming year, take a leisurely stroll for a mile and a half walk around Swanage, discovering the fascinating history of this beautiful Victorian seaside town, or for the more active take the The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-79874139479611865532011-12-05T15:03:00.000Z2011-12-05T15:04:34.622ZSave Herston FieldsThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-63026284411653508362011-11-29T15:03:00.000Z2011-11-29T15:04:44.117ZStrange Tasting Tap WaterStrange Tasting Tap WaterSeveral people in the High Street in Herston have experienced a very strange chemical taste in their tap water today (29 Nov). Wessex Water have been contacted but are suggesting that the fault lies with tap washers, extensions, fittings or elements in kettles. None of these apply in this case. If you are experiencing water quality problems today could you please contact The Postmannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-2868198765851952412011-11-28T18:49:00.002Z2011-11-28T18:52:25.693ZHigh Street troubles: meeting Tues 29 NovThere is a PACT (Police and Community working Together) at 6pm, at Swanage Town Hall tomorrow, Tuesday 29th November. I don't know the full scope of the agenda, but gather that the problems of violence, noise and anti-social behaviour in the High Street is on the agenda. Meeting is open to the public.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-25073904083603701192011-11-27T10:11:00.001Z2011-11-27T10:13:27.254ZA Sprinkle of White ChristmasSwanage Area Senior Forum is going out on a seasonal limb for our December gathering. We are proud to present the amazing entertainer Trisha Lewis in 'A Sprinkle of White Christmas', a sparkling trip down memory lane. For just £3, which includes festive refreshments, you can listen, laugh and sing-a-long with Trisha.She has been described as giving a 'spellbinding performance' (Bath Chronicle), 'The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-43829482305033250862011-11-27T09:46:00.000Z2011-11-27T09:47:25.840ZSave Wareham Playing Fields!Not so much a Swanage issue , though some of us still use them as I do , my son plays for Wareham Rangers Football Club. And it would be a great shame for all these fields to go. The teams would be gutted if this happened:(Show your support please and let's keep our green belt land and at least for the kids sake anyway. Thank youLink to a site. http://www.wareham-whalers.org.uk/wsop/pages/The Postmannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-91420608995158831502011-11-26T20:43:00.002Z2011-11-26T20:54:13.837ZDurlston CastleThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-89211670150072491872011-11-23T19:57:00.000Z2011-11-23T19:58:43.406ZLocalism BillThe Localism Bill was introduced to Parliament on 13 December 2010, and was given Royal Assent on 15 November 2011. This Bill will shift power from central government back into the hands of individuals, communities and councils. Following agreement by both Houses on the text of the Bill it received Royal Assent on 15 November. The Bill is now an Act of Parliament (The Postmannoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-76599750255573589252011-11-23T17:29:00.001Z2011-11-23T17:30:32.224ZEducation Swanage Autumn NewsletterEDucation Swanage has produced a newsletter, detailing progress. You can download from link above.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57933229362210220172011-11-21T11:33:00.002Z2011-11-21T11:35:49.753ZIT FAYRE for Seniors Saturday 26th November, 10 to 3pmIT FAYRE for Seniors Saturday 26th November, 10 to 3pmEmmanuel Baptist Church - Howard Road (opposite Jewsons)There are still 5.7 million people over 65 who have never accessed the internet. Many fear computers and think the skills needed are beyond them. Most have no idea of how vast and fascinating are the things that can be done. Many are not aware of the special facilities for those with The Postmannoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-38939573083704600832011-11-17T17:58:00.003Z2011-11-19T16:17:26.596ZDurlston Castle open againDurlston Castle is now open, after its £5.2 million refurbishment. I understand the restaurant won't open until w/c 28 November. (And the main car park is open.) Durslton website says (at 19/11) that the seventhwave cafe and restaurant will open on Friday 25th November at 10 am, but if you're planning a visit and want to check, contact them direct on info@7eventhwave.comThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-140964869807576152011-11-15T17:35:00.001Z2011-11-15T17:39:58.024ZXmas Party for disabled children, Wareham, Sat 17th DecMessage from John Chalk:We have booked Lady St Marys Parish Hall on the Quay at Wareham for Sat 17th Dec 2011 between 4-7pm. We wish to provide a Xmas Party for disabled children any age welcome. We will have a party Tea with entertainment from a young musician, Christmas carols, children’s Xmas DVD etc we will go with the flow. Parents/carers are necessary for the well being of their own The Postmannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-49308263476356460982011-11-14T07:47:00.002Z2011-11-17T17:57:46.801ZUse the MowlemCongratulations to the Mowlem on the wonderful article in the Echo!http://tinyurl.com/cn3b366 Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 14/11/11 7:21 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com54tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-75285424741258341902011-11-12T09:21:00.000Z2011-11-12T09:23:01.750ZDiana's Deli wins Gold!Swanage's Purbeck Deli has won gold in the prestigious Taste of the West Awards.The deli is one of only four Dorset retail businesses to receive the top award, and is the only delicatessen to make the exclusive list.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-72896181036513553102011-11-10T11:34:00.003Z2011-11-10T11:38:42.643ZMaking comments/adding subjectsI think the time has come to review the scope of what can be said on this site. Some recent comments have made serious accusations about individuals or businesses, which must at least be upsetting, and at worse could affect business.Although it may be a shame to limit the possible value of this site by restricting what can be said, it seems only proper that no comments/posts should be made that The Postmannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-35235274862689479952011-11-09T18:43:00.004Z2011-11-09T18:48:26.786ZArtist Brian Graham at Museum of WalesDistinguished Swanage artist, Brian Graham, has a major exhibition running at the Museum of Wales. Details on the link above, and examples of his work may be seen at: http://www.hartgallery.co.uk/artists/graham/work.htmThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-18891220963036392822011-11-08T16:56:00.003Z2011-11-08T16:57:04.489ZOlympic Torch to visit Dorset;)Olympic Torch to visit Dorset;)
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9348501.Golden_opportunity_as_Olympic_torch_hits_towns/
Be nice as a town to do something for this:)
Posted by David Furmage to swanageview at 8/11/11 4:54 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-87040126365482382672011-11-08T16:07:00.002Z2011-11-08T16:44:45.235ZCoastviewCoastview has been launched on iCoast – take a look at http://goo.gl/4JadF
Coast view is similar in concept to Street View in Google Maps. You can
explore the Dorset coast with sea-level photographs taken from a boat
rather than street-level imagery taken from a car. Coast view gives you
remarkable views of the cliffs and coast so that it is easier to see what
access is like to beaches along theThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-40567128952478527062011-11-06T18:04:00.001Z2011-11-06T21:49:38.734ZDurlston eventsThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-75911133200849106752011-11-06T12:40:00.001Z2011-11-06T13:29:49.481ZWant to be involved with a new feature film?Limited places available: reply by Weds 9th.
The Postmannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-3532767608791340442011-11-04T14:55:00.001Z2011-11-04T14:57:08.938ZFix My StreetREPORT THOSE HAZARDS, BEFORE WINTER HITSThe dark nights are here, and suddenly broken streetlights and uneven pavements change from a minor irritation into a potential danger. This year, the Fix Before the Freeze campaign encourages you to make a note of street hazards and report them at FixMyStreet.com - now, before they become a winter nightmare.So, on your way home tonight, look out for The Postmannoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-46687500750029448422011-11-04T11:32:00.001Z2011-11-05T09:36:52.295ZMaasai warriors in Swanage, 5th NovSaturday 5 November at 7.30pm, at St Mary's Church, SwanageTHE OSILIGI TROUPE OFMAASAI WARRIORS The Troupe's music is incredible, mesmerising to hear and certainly fascinating to watch. An opportunity to experience and enjoy the diverse culture of the MaasaiCrafts and wares will be available for purchaseTickets: £10 Adults, £5 Children & full-time StudentsChurch Office 01929 421117The Postmannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-2931823194529462822011-11-02T15:57:00.000Z2011-11-02T15:58:57.369ZFolk and Jazz Show at Studland 13 NovSUNDAY 13th NOVEMBER at 7.30pm Tickets £8The ChurchfittersUnique and energetic! A fast-paced show uniting folk and jazz rhythms with the universal appeal of traditional music. Fresh original songs as well some traditional - but all 'Fitted-up' the Churchfitters way. Outstanding vocals and an astonishing array of instruments including fiddle, double bass, bouzouki, flute, sax, guitar, banjo and The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-69213933850574423072011-11-02T15:42:00.000Z2011-11-02T15:43:45.200ZParking at DurlstonHypocrisy gone mad.Can anyone remember when the Ferry Company put up parking meters along the Ferry Road in Studland, and DCC had a turn and made them take them down?Well now DCC propose pay and display parking for themselves along Durlston Road and Lighthouse Road!See:http://www.dorsetforyou.com/index.jsp?articleid=387336but link isn't working yet... Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 2/11/11The Postmannoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-27024374074929071542011-11-01T17:19:00.000Z2011-11-01T17:20:04.346ZNew subject If you want to raise a new topic, post your comment here — just click first on Comments below, then type in post a comment (top right of the next window). Can you choose a title for your post, please? Sometimes it's hard to work out what a comment is about and what the subject is. A new heading will soon be set up, allowing others to see and add their own comments. It The Postmannoreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-21389810156938948952011-11-01T08:53:00.003Z2011-11-16T16:41:57.581ZGypsy and Traveller sites for Swanage - PDC ConsultationExhibition on 21 November 2011, 3.30 – 7.30 pm, The Mowlem, Shore Road, Swanage.Information also available at Library and Town Hall.A Council report has been made public today regarding gypsy and traveller sites, ahead of a Council meeting on 8th November. Consultants have been working on behalf of Dorset councils to prepare the Gypsy and Traveller development plan document. A consultation is The Postmannoreply@blogger.com98tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-56668738920949689772011-10-31T13:32:00.003Z2011-11-03T12:42:19.684ZCall for Participants for a Film [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]Call for Participants for a Film[POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE OWING TO FAMILY BEREAVEMENT]Power and Service: A new film work by Laura EldretArtist Laura Eldret invites all residents of Swanage and surrounding areas to take part in an exciting new film artwork exploring notions of Power and Service. Individuals are invited to attend one of two creative introduction workshops led by the artist, The Postmannoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-2722848076061258692011-10-31T13:24:00.000Z2011-10-31T13:26:06.793ZBlues Festival (Comments)SOME POSITIVE COMMENTSThe recent Swanage Blues Festival was the 16th that I have organised.If you go to www.swanage-blues.org, then Past Festivals, and finally "2011 October" - you can read what people thought about Swanage and the last blues festival on 7, 8, 9 October.Steve Darrington Posted by Swanage Blues Comments to swanageview at 31/10/11 7:01 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-77982969471902380782011-10-30T09:30:00.001Z2011-10-31T13:26:22.077ZSecond home council taxCouncil Tax blow for second home owners.Well I would have to say about time this happen. I have always said if you can afford a second home you can afford to pay the full amount on your council tax ;)http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/politics/8857774/Council-tax-blow-for-second-home-owners.html Posted by David Furmage to swanageview at 30/10/11 9:26 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-56656155456674379392011-10-29T13:26:00.001+01:002011-10-29T13:27:17.720+01:00Mowlem/Sea Salt: new leaseholders?I see there's a 'Sale Agreed' sign in the Sea Salt window. Anyone know who's taking over the lease?The Postmannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-90031648130931912112011-10-28T09:32:00.000+01:002011-10-28T09:33:02.724+01:00Planning regulations?Royal Victoria Hotel Grade II listed building ignored by planners?There seems to be various advertising and new doors appearing on this one time revered building -but no enforcement. Is some official going to make the landlord of the East Bar take down his plastic first floor advertising board, before it's been there four years, and he no longer has to reinstate the balcony? Posted by Anonymous The Postmannoreply@blogger.com103tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-41438398370562619092011-10-23T18:52:00.000+01:002011-10-23T18:53:17.235+01:00Swanage Blues Festival2,3,4 March 2012The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-58903748429519181882011-10-22T08:35:00.000+01:002011-10-22T08:36:18.483+01:00Swanage ....Nice place to live.http://www.guardian.co.uk/money/2011/oct/21/lets-move-swanage-dorsetJIChttp://preview.tinyurl.com/66pao8x Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 22/10/11 8:08 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-66515692508311796812011-10-19T15:34:00.001+01:002011-10-19T15:36:22.550+01:00New grant fundingSee link above for grants up to £7,500 available from Dorset County Council.Dorset County Council recognises and values the potential of organisations of all sizes working across Dorset to deliver outcomes for the communities they serve.The Dorset County Community Fund has been set up to build the capacity of the voluntary and community sector and parish and town councils in order to deliver The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-18806697931399125732011-10-18T16:53:00.004+01:002011-10-19T14:47:47.093+01:00Swanage Council meetingsScheduled meetings of Swanage Town Council. Note that meetings are sometimes re-scheduled, so if you are interested in a particular meeting, it's worth checking it's on the scheduled date. You should be able to see agendas amd supporting papers on the Council website (link above).Evening meetings. Note that a number of meetings are now held in the evenings - so if you are among those who The Postmannoreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-13941226519795903552011-10-13T16:59:00.000+01:002011-10-13T17:00:52.765+01:00ADHD? Meeting 2nd NovemberWhat is ADHD ?How is it diagnosed ?How is it treated ?Want to know more?Dr Janet Kelsall (Consultant Paediatrician)will be giving a presentation on ADHD onWednesday 2nd November 2011AtSwanage Fire Station, Kings Road, Swanage. BH19 1HPTime 10.45 – 12.00Please contact Sandy Adams on:-Tel No: 01202 850644/07554116548or Email: sandy.adams@dhuft.nhs.ukto book your placeThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-33850542314602524872011-10-10T19:33:00.001+01:002011-10-10T19:36:11.038+01:00New school for Swanage!Congratulations to everyone at Education Swanage, for their success in being approved by the government to open a new Free School in Swanage. This is from their Facebook page (more on the link above)."Just a quick note to let everyone know the fantastic news - the Swanage School proposals have been accepted and we'll be opening a brand new secondary school in Swanage in September 2013!Huge thanksThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com56tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-69015992386345342082011-10-07T17:16:00.001+01:002011-10-07T17:16:44.974+01:00Homage to SwanageHomage to Swanage by Elvis McGonagallA poem written to celebrate the re-opening of Swanage Library in July 2011If you're sick and tired of the big city smokeIf you need to escape and be a refugee — Come and swan around SwanageOld London by the sea"Come unto these yellow sands"To a landscape that'll steal your heartCome sit by the shore with Augustus JohnCome to Swanage, a surreal work of The Postmannoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-58894894200329300422011-10-07T14:33:00.002+01:002011-10-07T14:37:15.265+01:00Tourism charge for Purbeck? Meeting 12 OctoberShould tourists contribute to improving transport infrastructure in Purbeck?This is NOT a general public meeting for everyone, but for those representing organisations working in tourism.Purbeck District Council are exploring whether tourists should provide a contribution to improvements to transport infrastructure in Purbeck and would value your input at a workshop on Wednesday 12 October 2011 The Postmannoreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-89695696312475451452011-10-05T17:31:00.001+01:002011-10-05T17:31:47.641+01:00Heroes Haven Fundraising Dinner: 13 OctThere will be a fundraising dinner on 13 October at Windjammers Restaurant in the High Street. Tickets to this three course repast are a very reasonable £20 which includes a £5 donation to Heroes Haven. Time is 6.30 for 7 pm. This is a chance to have an evening out and put something into a good cause. Tickets ave available from Windjammers and from Georgian Gems. Posted by Anonymous to The Postmannoreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-5118851001442098782011-10-04T12:52:00.001+01:002011-10-04T12:52:40.717+01:00Blue flag awardBlue flag award.So we are only meant to have 3 discharges during the bathing season. So how do we get a blue flag and is their testing to get one out of date and behind the times:( I would rather swin in clean water:)http://www.sas.org.uk/news/2011/10/03/sas-send-over-37000-free-real-time-sewage-alert-texts/ Posted by David Furmage to swanageview at 4/10/11 12:43 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-57621022981841340582011-10-04T12:11:00.004+01:002011-10-04T12:20:21.046+01:00Wind farmInteresting presentation from Eneco to the Town Council last night. Most striking thing was the revelation that there is NO room for any significant negotiation on the siting of the turbines. They will be placed in the area shown, not anywhere else on the larger zone, as most people believed is what they had been told. Visuals can be seen at the Gazette offices (though I've placed copies here, The Postmannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-68031793095359441642011-10-03T12:35:00.001+01:002011-10-03T12:35:41.520+01:00Poole flying boatsA UTube item is of local interest at:- http://youtu.be/BccKamCyTr0 Poole Flying Boats during WW2.RobO Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 30/9/11 3:42 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-79218892836637456512011-09-25T16:57:00.004+01:002011-09-25T17:09:42.596+01:00Swanage - let's shout about it! In the next Saturday Guardian mag - the 'Let's move to...' features Swanage (Sat 1st Oct) Do you have a favourite haunt or pet hate? Please write, by next Tuesday, to: lets.move@guardian.co.uk After the event there's a forum/debate at www.guardian.co.uk/letsmovetoThanks to Antonia Phillips for noticing this.Postman2noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-50104060853227280182011-09-20T16:37:00.001+01:002011-09-20T16:38:37.644+01:00Studland Village Hall eventsSUNDAY 9th OCTOBER at 7.30pm Tickets £8Ben Osborne presents 'Jurassic Journey'Specially commissioned by Artsreach and our sister organisation in Devon (Villages In Action), 'Jurassic Journey' is the acclaimed multi-media presentation celebrating the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site, brought to you by award-winning photographer and popular rural touring presenter Ben Osborne. Showcasing his The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-59949753596558909432011-09-20T13:02:00.002+01:002011-09-20T13:04:24.526+01:00Jurassic Coast Pathfinder ReportThe Jurassic Coast Pathfinder Project Steering Group have put together the final report on the Jurassic Coast Pathfinder project. This report to Defra evaluates the project activities and makes recommendations back to central government relating to coastal communities adapting to coastal change. Reference is made to the new Swanage Coastal Change Forum that is currently being set up, to look The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-12840877770578560912011-09-20T09:45:00.005+01:002011-09-21T19:28:35.227+01:00PayPal spoofA word of warning. I've been getting lots of emails purporting to come from PayPal, saying my account needs verification, directing me to a very plausible-looking website. But it's all a spoof ('phishing') to get my account details. Apparently, if PayPal DO want to contact anyone, they will always use your name, not just 'Dear PayPal Member'. Watch out! Ditto, watch out for similar notifications The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-81939098929871959052011-09-19T23:15:00.001+01:002011-09-19T23:17:29.834+01:00New Police 'non-urgent' telephone no (101)Dorset Police activates 101 number for non-urgent callsPolice in Dorset have activated a phone number for non-emergency calls.Members of the public can call 101 to contact the police to report less urgent crime and disorder or to speak to local officers.You can still call the local Dorset number: 0120 - 222 2222Or even Swanage police station (if amyone's there): 422004The Postmannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-23228887524969199872011-09-18T20:05:00.001+01:002011-09-18T20:07:03.380+01:00A-Z Health and Care Market Place (Sat 24 Sept)A-Z Health and Care Market Place10:00am - 12:00pm, Saturday 24th September, Mowlem Community RoomFOR EVERYONE FROM BABIES TO SENIOR CITIZENS !The Friends of Swanage Medical Practice, Swanage Senior Forum and Dorset POPP (Partnership for Older People Projects) have worked together to provide a forum for Health and Social Care services in Swanage.Come and meet your GPs, Youth Club Workers, The Postmannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1392087703329635432011-09-16T16:52:00.000+01:002011-09-16T16:53:24.847+01:00Scuba challenge sunk for this yearScuba challenge over for this year:http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/districts/purbeck/9247539.Attempt_at_world_record_dive_in_Swanage_is_sunk/The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-48454403330852114072011-09-16T12:57:00.002+01:002011-09-16T13:00:07.675+01:00Getting the Mowlem movingThe 50/50 Club: a new initiative for Swanage’s Mowlem Theatre There is determination and passion amongst the residents of Swanage to resurrect the fortunes of the Mowlem Theatre, an institution that for some considerable time has been lagging behind some of its more illustrious neighbours…however, fuelled by a desire to stand up and do something, all of this is about to change…Swanage Resident The Postmannoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-1748326223655812492011-09-15T20:09:00.002+01:002011-09-15T20:17:24.621+01:00Comedy Festival 22,23,24 September Thursday 22nd September – John Otway at the RBL – YES THAT JOHN OTWAY!! And only £10 Friday 23rd September – Ali Cook & Andrew Bird at the Mowlem – AMAZING COMEDY ILLUSIONIST AS SEEN ON ITV’S PENN & TELLER AND BRILLIANT OBSERVATIONAL COMEDY FROM THE STAR OF THE EDINBURGH FRINGE ABOUT LIFE IN A SMALL TOWN!! Only £12 for 2 world class acts Saturday 24th September – SUN SEA & STAND UP – An The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-10918645274648267742011-09-13T15:11:00.001+01:002011-09-13T15:13:02.478+01:00Purbeck Film Festival 14-29 OctoberThe Festival runs from Friday 14th to Saturday 29th October 2011. More info via link above.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-19710586033875883252011-09-12T18:39:00.001+01:002011-09-12T18:39:48.993+01:00Affordable business premisesAffordable town/village business premisesIs anyone else finding it a problem to find start up business premises? Is this similar to the housing situation, in that there is plenty of it, but there is very little that is affordable. Asking around quickly we have come across a number of people who are looking for premises to run a business from. How big is this problem ?? It seems there is a need The Postmannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-19207181266791560052011-09-12T18:25:00.000+01:002011-09-12T18:26:26.896+01:00Rainbow Kebab Licence extensionAnonymous has left a new comment : Regarding;Wednesday, July 13, 2011Rainbow Kebab Licence extension I note the number of responses has reduced to over 150 down to 146. Censorship ? Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 12/9/11 6:20 PMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-52092535426668403302011-09-12T18:24:00.000+01:002011-09-12T18:25:10.947+01:00New Subject If you want to raise a new topic, post your comment here — just click first on Comments below, then type in post a comment (top right of the next window). Can you choose a title for your post, please? Sometimes it's hard to work out what a comment is about and what the subject is. A new heading will soon be set up, allowing others to see and add their own comments. It The Postmannoreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-70555061729254082822011-09-12T18:00:00.001+01:002011-09-12T18:02:14.558+01:00Burngate Centre Autumn Craft Fair 17/18 SeptBurngate Stone Carving Centre Autumn Craft Fair - Saturday 17th & Sunday 18th Open daily - 10am to 5pmLocal art & craft, Demonstrations, Exhibition of sculpture, Family carving sessions, Cream teas and light refreshments & Car parking available.Posted on 05 Sep 2011The Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-40503304137827095982011-09-09T19:35:00.001+01:002011-09-09T19:35:49.892+01:00Mowlem's futureThere is a movement to try and help the Mowlem! It's called the Swanage 5050 club. There is a meeting on the 14th Sept at the East Bar at 7.30pm.More info can be found here http://swanage5050club.co.uk/Would be great to see some local support for this initiative.RegardsThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-22247845385196099302011-09-09T18:01:00.002+01:002011-09-09T18:02:05.175+01:00Grants availableDe Moulham Trust (Charity No. 1049323)Grant Applications InvitedThe De Moulham Trust invites applications for projects with a charitable purpose that will benefit the inhabitants of Swanage. The Trust operates two funding streams. Applications for sums not exceeding £1,000 will be assessed at the Trust’s quarterly meetings, the deadlines for which are 28th February, 31st May, 31st August and 30thThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-52810377009081937692011-09-08T11:56:00.002+01:002011-09-08T11:58:55.739+01:00Bournemouth Arts Festival 3 Sept - 15 OctConcerts, theatre, dance, shows... things for adults and children, many events free.Check out the link for more infoThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-24752619968356914182011-09-05T14:51:00.001+01:002011-09-05T14:53:19.280+01:00Purbeck Core Strategy changes/consultationThe revised Core Strategy document showing recent changes is out for comments. Copies in library/town hall and online.The Postmannoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-4670037453774580752011-09-05T11:48:00.001+01:002011-09-05T11:48:58.310+01:00Panorama Rd recycling centreTitle: Closure of the current rubbish tip
Does anyone else think it would be better to use the current rubbish tip site as a car park for visitors and locals to use to park and walk along the coastline and enjoy the countryside rather than just filling it all in and fencing it off like the old tip was when that was closed?
All they would have to do is remove the fencing and the rubbish The Postmannoreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-34719668018777124612011-09-05T11:09:00.001+01:002011-09-05T11:09:54.361+01:00Wareham road closure (Sept 19th for 5 weeks)A five-week A351 closure will be imposed 24-hours-a-day between the Baker’s Arms and Holton Heath roundabouts, forcing traffic to make a lengthy detour through Sandford, across Wareham Forest’s B3075 and back onto the A35.
The closure comes into force on September 19.
Posted by BrambleBayFerryplc to swanageview at 5/9/11 1:24 AMThe Postmannoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676281.post-54312383643724497992011-09-03T10:05:00.000+01:002011-09-03T10:06:03.866+01:00MowlemFriends of the Mowlem
Update - about 60 people attended the recent 'special' meeting. Many new faces. It was lively and positive. Everyone agreed that the one aim in common is to support and encourage the Mowlem to thrive and succeed for the Community of Swanage. Following the meeting there was an opportunity for refreshments and informal networking. Many skills were offered: Catering, The Postmannoreply@blogger.com7