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Swanage Water Tower
The 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 grant provided that the work will be completed by mid 2012. Do you think the building will blend in well with the existing buildings in Swanage?
NHS Dentist cover
My 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 they are full. Shouldn’t a town the size of Swanage have at least one NHS dentist so the people who cant get to Dorchester or Weymouth can get dental treatment without being ripped off after years of paying tax for the NHS ?
Police 2011/12 Safer Dorset Handbook.
Does the handbook provide any useful information about local policing or is it just providing some unsubstantiated propaganda?
Swanage Pubs
There are about 20 pubs in and around Swanage. Do they all provide good beer, good service and good food at reasonable prices?
The state of the country and its economy.
Maybe it's about time we all had a chat about how bad the countries economy has gotten, and how this affects the people and businesses in and around Swanage.
Has anyone posted the Echo story about 12 weeks of misery (yet again) in the A351 as Wessex Water closes one lane for sewer works????? Northbound traffic will be diverted via Morden (as before) and southbound will run as normal.
I hope the ferry isn't due for its annual refit....
A Rare Blackbird
Today there have been reported sightings of a rare black bird. It was seen in the Swanage area and seems to be having difficulty flying. Hope that its around again tomorrow.
Title: Business Unit Development
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 offices to larger premises and these would be ideal.
On 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
Young man is charge with death of local cyclist.
http://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/9470538.Student_admits_blame_for_cyclist___s_road_death/?ref=rss
Served with a community order . WHAT:( is the sentence right or wrong?
Olympics
How will Swanage benefit from the Olympics?
Dogs on Swanage Railway
Until recently the Swanage Railway used to give dogs a free Rover ticket. South West Trains does not charge for dogs but the Swanage Railway has recently started charging for dogs. Now people with dogs cannot afford to travel to Corfe Castle by train and walk back. Should the Swanage Railway charge dogs for travelling by train?
Swanage Pier
What 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 pier become another white elephant like the Mowlem?
There is a meeting at the Mowlem on Thursday 26 January at 2.30 Where the committee will outline their proposed plans. If you are concerned about the future of the pier please try to attend.
Voice of Swanage
Many years ago the Swanage Residents' Association was the voice of Swanage. Is it still the voice of Swanage or is it the Swanage Town and Community Partnership, Swanage View, the Gazette, the Advertiser, a Facebook Group or the Purbeck Society?
Street Lighting.
The street lighting company is replacing the street lamps in Swanage. The new lights give less light pollution and the beam is yellower. Are these an improvement and do they blend in with the buildings?
Digital Switchover.
Should people with 30 year old televisions buy a digi box or a new television?
BBC Net News yesterday....
"Anti-social behaviour:
Police 'will be forced to act'
Theresa May: "I still hear horror stories of victims reporting the same problem over and over again"
Police will be forced to deal with anti-social behaviour if five households in one area complain ……"
Re the lower High Street;
I personally know at least another four households/neighbours !?!?!?!
RobO
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