http://tinyurl.com/9tztgb
Bobby Brown, Fred Crutchfield, Jim Hardy.
RIP.
Many thanks to all concerned in saving these paintings.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 7:36 PM
Saturday, January 03, 2009
ON WASTED TIME ........
I had always understood that water conservation should be attempted whatever the weather, and that it was best to ‘bath with a friend’ or take a shower. Since the only friends with whom I would like to take a bath are currently married to people who might take a dim view of my doing so, I invariably take a shower. Alone. But last week, my electric shower exploded.
On the advice of ‘Which’ magazine, I bought their ‘best buy’ electric shower; it was reassuringly expensive, professionally fitted and I even took out a 5-year warranty.
I soon discovered the meaning of the three settings. ‘Low’ means Cold. ‘Medium’ means Cold. ‘High’ means Cold unless you turn the graduated knob to about three quarters of its distance, when acceptably hot water pours out at an amazing three litres a minute, i.e. a meagre trickle.
Imagine my surprise when a call to their Customer Service department elicited the suggestion that whilst showering I ‘turn on some other taps in the house – that might make it run hotter’. Hmm. I don’t think that this particular ‘advisor’ had got the point of water conservation.
Clearly she was of the same school of thought as the many Dorset County Councillors who actually suggested that it would be in the interests of Swanage for recycling to be taken by car to Wareham recycling centre, so that the Swanage centre could be closed and turned into a …….. well, whatever daft scheme they have in store for it.
Isn’t it sad that it took a huge petition, an awful lot of lobbying, a few threats and the active involvement of several of Swanage Town Councillors for common sense to prevail. We have now been promised £2.25m to build a new centre in 2010, plus £250k p.a. to run it. Why couldn’t they have said that in the first place ?
But once again, just as I expect ‘joined up’ thinking from the manufacturers of a ‘Which Best Buy’, I expect it from County Councillors.
Silly me.
David Hollister
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 5:06 PM
On the advice of ‘Which’ magazine, I bought their ‘best buy’ electric shower; it was reassuringly expensive, professionally fitted and I even took out a 5-year warranty.
I soon discovered the meaning of the three settings. ‘Low’ means Cold. ‘Medium’ means Cold. ‘High’ means Cold unless you turn the graduated knob to about three quarters of its distance, when acceptably hot water pours out at an amazing three litres a minute, i.e. a meagre trickle.
Imagine my surprise when a call to their Customer Service department elicited the suggestion that whilst showering I ‘turn on some other taps in the house – that might make it run hotter’. Hmm. I don’t think that this particular ‘advisor’ had got the point of water conservation.
Clearly she was of the same school of thought as the many Dorset County Councillors who actually suggested that it would be in the interests of Swanage for recycling to be taken by car to Wareham recycling centre, so that the Swanage centre could be closed and turned into a …….. well, whatever daft scheme they have in store for it.
Isn’t it sad that it took a huge petition, an awful lot of lobbying, a few threats and the active involvement of several of Swanage Town Councillors for common sense to prevail. We have now been promised £2.25m to build a new centre in 2010, plus £250k p.a. to run it. Why couldn’t they have said that in the first place ?
But once again, just as I expect ‘joined up’ thinking from the manufacturers of a ‘Which Best Buy’, I expect it from County Councillors.
Silly me.
David Hollister
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 5:06 PM
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
To rebuild or not to...
From Anon
6/2008/0784
Application for :- Full Planning Permission Smallscale Major Development.Mr J PeiserDemolish existing vacant nursing home and erect a four storey block of 9 two bed flats and 1 three bed flat with basement parking together with associated access and parking.Rempstone Road (6-Westbury House), Swanage.Grid references E.402979 N.78971 Parish. SwanageCase officer: Sylvia Leonard See:
Sunday, December 21, 2008
"Cutting Household Bills"
Does anybody have any comments on the best and cheapest Broadband providers in Swanage?
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 6:27 PM
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 6:27 PM
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Recycling Centre
Seems like the campiagners have won the day. I understand the County Council cabinet has supported proposals to develop the Prospect farm site (behind Victoria Avenue industrial estate) as an alternative to the Panorama Road tip (or having to drive to Wareham). BUT I believe the proposal now has to go to the County Council's 'Asset committee" to determine how they pay for it. So battle not totally won yet perhaps..Mike Hadley
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Swanage Apathy
Posted by Anon
I wondered why Swanage wasso quiet on Sunday with very little trade in the shops and cafes until I read the Echo report of the thousands who had turned up for the arrival of Father Christmas in Wareham that day. What a contrast to the non event in Swanage on Saturday in the previous weekend.As there is a direct relationship between the number of people in town and business takings you would think that our local businesses would get together and organise things but not a bit of it. Why? When you talk to them there always seem to be lots of reasons for doing nothing and insurmountalbe obstacles to doing anything themselves. Why do we not have a weekend of Christmas related activities so that the accommodation providers getpart of the action for example. But why, oh whyare they so averse to paying something towards the costs of increasing their turnover?
I wondered why Swanage wasso quiet on Sunday with very little trade in the shops and cafes until I read the Echo report of the thousands who had turned up for the arrival of Father Christmas in Wareham that day. What a contrast to the non event in Swanage on Saturday in the previous weekend.As there is a direct relationship between the number of people in town and business takings you would think that our local businesses would get together and organise things but not a bit of it. Why? When you talk to them there always seem to be lots of reasons for doing nothing and insurmountalbe obstacles to doing anything themselves. Why do we not have a weekend of Christmas related activities so that the accommodation providers getpart of the action for example. But why, oh whyare they so averse to paying something towards the costs of increasing their turnover?
Thursday, December 11, 2008
New Subject, please.
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Sunday, November 30, 2008
Police State?
I see that new labour has acheived its aim in arresting a tory MP a toatl police state.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 1:31
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 1:31
Saturday, November 29, 2008
SWRDA
Reports of my death have been exaggerated...
South West Regional Development Agency is no more.
Not quite.
"The assembly’s role is to be taken over by a combination of the South West Regional Development Agency and a new board made up of leaders of the region’s main councils.
This board is being called the South West Strategic Leaders’ Forum".
As we always seem to be slagging off our Councils - is this a good idea?
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 9:00 AM
South West Regional Development Agency is no more.
Not quite.
"The assembly’s role is to be taken over by a combination of the South West Regional Development Agency and a new board made up of leaders of the region’s main councils.
This board is being called the South West Strategic Leaders’ Forum".
As we always seem to be slagging off our Councils - is this a good idea?
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 9:00 AM
Thursday, November 27, 2008
REGULAR LIVE MUSIC
The weekend before last the Robin Bibi Band from London played two superb gigs in Swanage.
Saturday night at the Grand Hotel was an acoustic evening, and you could get a curry and a pint for only £7.50.
Sunday afternoon at Bar Seven was full-on electric and absolutely stunning, with beer, cider and lager all available for only £2 a pint.
Admission to both gigs was free.
The Grand Hotel will have The Refrains plus myself on New Year's Eve, plus two more Live Music events on Saturday 17 and Saturday 24 January.
Bar Seven (new name for the old Victoria Club aka Shades Bar in the high street) will be having Live Music every Sunday afternoon from 5-8pm, with me at the keyboards plus Guests.
On Sunday 30 November my Guest will be Chris Collins (vocals, guitar) from Southampton. On Sunday 7 December Hugh Budden on harmonica.
All Welcome!
Further information from www.swanage-blues.org or phone me on 01929 422338.
Saturday night at the Grand Hotel was an acoustic evening, and you could get a curry and a pint for only £7.50.
Sunday afternoon at Bar Seven was full-on electric and absolutely stunning, with beer, cider and lager all available for only £2 a pint.
Admission to both gigs was free.
The Grand Hotel will have The Refrains plus myself on New Year's Eve, plus two more Live Music events on Saturday 17 and Saturday 24 January.
Bar Seven (new name for the old Victoria Club aka Shades Bar in the high street) will be having Live Music every Sunday afternoon from 5-8pm, with me at the keyboards plus Guests.
On Sunday 30 November my Guest will be Chris Collins (vocals, guitar) from Southampton. On Sunday 7 December Hugh Budden on harmonica.
All Welcome!
Further information from www.swanage-blues.org or phone me on 01929 422338.
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Council website
It seems that loads of the documents on the Swanage Council website have vanished. http://www.swanage.gov.uk/
Do they have something to hide or did Alan Leesons review go bad so all the bits about him have been removed?
Posted by Swanage Local to swanageview at 8:22 PM
Do they have something to hide or did Alan Leesons review go bad so all the bits about him have been removed?
Posted by Swanage Local to swanageview at 8:22 PM
Thieves about in Swanage
Just like to say a friend had her wages stolen, from a shop in swanage this week, so please be aware that pick pockest are about. Allegedly not with an english accent.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 2:14 PM
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 2:14 PM
Schools
http://tinyurl.com/6je97k
Local schooling revamp is back on the agenda.
We could open a 'book' on this.
Mount Scar and St Marks to move to the Middle School, would be my bet.
I worry how it'll effect St Georges and Corfe primarys.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 6:45 AM
Local schooling revamp is back on the agenda.
We could open a 'book' on this.
Mount Scar and St Marks to move to the Middle School, would be my bet.
I worry how it'll effect St Georges and Corfe primarys.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 6:45 AM
Mowlem Theatre
This is by way of an open letter to the management of the Mowlem Theatre and Arts Centre.
The Marine Theatre, a tiny establishment in Lyme Regis, is advertising for a creative director who will be "someone with good experience in programming and marketing events, and able to make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of a venue which has developed hugely in the past two years."
Its part time, salary pro rate of £25k. So why haven't we got such a post here so we would be spared the embarressment of "film to be announced" three times a month and the ghastly tribute bands when there is no film. And before you say "no money" ask why the Marine Theatre has some.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 11:31 PM
The Marine Theatre, a tiny establishment in Lyme Regis, is advertising for a creative director who will be "someone with good experience in programming and marketing events, and able to make a significant contribution to the strategic direction of a venue which has developed hugely in the past two years."
Its part time, salary pro rate of £25k. So why haven't we got such a post here so we would be spared the embarressment of "film to be announced" three times a month and the ghastly tribute bands when there is no film. And before you say "no money" ask why the Marine Theatre has some.
Posted by Anonymous to swanageview at 11:31 PM
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