Thursday, February 04, 2016

Thursday, January 14, 2016

Artist's Open House 16/17 January 2016

Saatchi-Shortlisted artist's home Open Weekend for charity

An award-winning artist’s home in Swanage, which has been scheduled to be featured in the Sunday Times under the title ‘When a House Becomes Art', will be open for public viewing during two Open Days in January to raise funds for environmental charity No More Dodos. 

Swanage based writer, poet, lyricist, Saatchi shortlisted artist, film maker and award winning photographer Geoff Francis has provided the overall vision for updating his Edwardian town-house, to which his wife and manager Jaclyn then contributed. The 5 bedroom house is the place which Geoff feels has allowed him the most complete expression of himself as an artist. He is particularly fond of the Mondrian-inspired garden cloakroom. It is both quirky, functional ... and a haven for the man in the family.

So many people have said how fascinated they are by Geoff's art, his take on interior design, and by these unique Edwardian town houses, that Geoff and Jaclyn are holding an Open House on Saturday 16th January and Sunday 17th January 2016 11am-3pm in aid of the conservation charity No More Dodos. There is a suggested minimum donation of £3 to No More Dodos to view the house and art, plus a complimentary glass of wine. 

Visitors love what Geoff has done, and spend as much time examining the art and furniture as the house. There is no such thing as a short visit!  Many of the items will be for sale, with proceeds going towards No More Dodos. As a matter of interest, the house itself is also for sale (for details see Rightmove).

Geoff has had a long term commitment to environmental and animal causes. In 1972 he set up and ran Friends of the Earth's first paper recycling scheme. In the 80's he founded the Animaline charity for Linda McCartney, Carla Lane and Rita Tushingham. In the 90's he helped establish Hillside Animal Sanctuary, which has gone on to become the largest in the country.

Now Geoff, Harley Street psychotherapist Jaclyn, and Dr Peter Finlay, scientist and computer forensic expert, have set up their own environmental charity called No More Dodos, with the aim of raising awareness of threatened species and habitats, and encouraging people to take practical steps to help. 

OPEN DAY 243 High Street, Swanage BH19 2NG 16-17th January 2016 11am-3pm. 
More details www.artistgeofffrancis.com or 01929 421632
www.nomoredodos.org 

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

Folk at Studland 10th Jan

ARTSREACH AT STUDLAND VILLAGE HALL
Our next Artsreach concert in the Village Hall is on Sunday 10th January at 7.30:
AlawLovingly Crafted Arrangements of Welsh Folk MusicAlaw is Welsh for melody, and it is a love of melody that is at the heart of this group. Drawing on a great wealth of musical experiences Alaw take their audiences on a musical journey, a tune brought back from a tour in Bulgaria or collaboration in India, but at the heart of their set is a passion for the old tunes of Wales. From the elegant to the virtuoso, Alaw play with an empathy that comes from many years of working together. Dylan and Oliver have performed in Szapora and The Ian McMillan Orchestra, whilst Oliver and Jamie are well known throughout the folk world as the frontline of Jamie Smith’s Mabon. Expect a magical even of outstanding musicianship.                    
More information at www.alaw-band.com
Teas/coffees will be available and the Old Harry Bar will also be open for anyone in the audience.
Tickets are £10. At the time of writing we are still awaiting the tickets from Artsreach due to delays at the printers but they should be available for purchase from Studland Stores soon. In the meantime you may reserve tickets as usual by telephoningStudland Stores on 01929 450204.
Stephen Yeoman
on behalf of Studland Village Hall

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Studland Concert Sunday 6th December

Our next Artsreach concert in the Village Hall is on Sunday 6th December at 7.30:
Richard Durrant’s ‘CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS CONCERT’
with special guest singer Amy Kakoura
Richard Durrant is not only a world class, virtuoso guitarist, he is a creative force and his Christmas shows are amongst his most beautiful. With the evocative and wintry sound of early music from Christian, pagan and folk traditions as well as many wonderfully distinctive Durrant originals, these concerts have become a much loved part of Christmas for audiences throughout the UK. Joined by half Irish, half Greek vocalist Amy Kakoura, the duo present an evening of music ranging from the oldest songs in the Oxford Book of Carols to the Fairytale of New York on ukulele. Expect a show of surprises and midwinter charm.
As usual, teas/coffees will be available and the Old Harry Bar will also be open for anyone in the audience.
This promises to be a really special and different event and a wonderful start to the Christmas season. Tickets (£10) are available from Studland Stores 01929 450204.

Stephen Yeoman
on behalf of Studland Village Hall

Monday, October 19, 2015

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Swanage Council elections May 2015


Results - Swanage Town Council North Ward

Turnout 68%.    Electorate 3878.  Ballot papers issued 2619. 
NamePartyResults 
CLARK
Peter Benwell
Liberal Democrat784
ETHERINGTON
Andrea Frances
Margaret
Labour Party645
GREEN
Gail (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1322 
HAISELDEN
Jason Paul
Independent - For a Better Swanage651
HARDING
Lorie
Labour Party556
LEJEUNE
Alexandra (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1172 
MARSH
Gloria Ann (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1419 
POULTNEY
Steven (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1351 
THACKWAY
Frances Mary Ogilvie
Labour Party561
TRITE
William Stanley  (elected)                       
Conservative Party Candidate1493 
WARD
Nick
Green Party                                                                      670                                                            
WHITWAM
Michael Alan (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1219 

Results - Swanage Town Council South Ward

Turnout 66%.    Electorate 4124.  Ballot papers issued 2735. 
NameParty                                                Results
BISHOP
John Michael   (elected)                       
Conservative Party Candidate                                           1016                                                                   
BONFIELD
Michael Peter (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1319
FINCH
Caroline (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1218
HARDING
Woody
Labour Party803
HARRIS
Avril (elected)
Labour Party833
KIRKWOOD
Andy
Movement for Active Democracy376
LEJEUNE
John Peter
Conservative Party Candidate829
MORRIS
Timothy John (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1053
PRATTEN
David James
Green Party803
ROGERS
Alice Jane Blachford
Green Party678
STANFORD
Max
Labour Party698
SUTTLE
Gary Maurice (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate1262
SZALLA
Martin
Green Party576
WIGGINS
Angelo Barry
Independent797







































District Councillors May 2015

Purbeck District Council 2015 Election Results

Voters from around Purbeck have had their say in this year’s district council elections.

All-out elections were held in the district for the first time, with 25 seats up for election in 13 wards.  Previously, the elections had been held by thirds. 

The count took place on Saturday 9 May and the results are as follows:

Bere Regis ward
Turnout: 73% (999 ballot papers issued.  1418 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
John Wintour Phelps
Liberal Democrats
251
Talia Karen June Pope
Green Party
68
Peter Kendrick Wharf (elected)
The Conservative Party Candidate
676

Castle ward
Turnout: 73% (1084 ballot papers issued.  1488 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Cherry Ann Bartlett
Labour Party
142
Nigel Dragon (elected)
Independent
532
Mike Spinney
Conservative Party Candidate
401

Creech Barrow ward
Turnout: 76% (1164 ballot papers issued. 1538 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Malcolm Barnes (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
880
David Geraint Hodd
Labour Party
263

Langton ward
Turnout: 74% (977 ballot papers issued.  1313 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Jamie Scott Bartlett
Labour Party
117
Vanessa Louise Bell
Green Party
220
Mike Lovell (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
630

Lulworth & Winfrith ward
Turnout: 71% (979 ballot papers issued.  1376 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Jon Davey
Labour Party
196
Barry Michael Quinn (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
533
Malcolm Leonard Shakesby
UK Independence Party (UKIP)
244

Lytchett Matravers ward
Turnout: 75% (2128 ballot papers issued. 2841 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Rob Carswell
Liberal Democrats
764
Wendy Joy Meaden (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
946
John Brian Taylor
Liberal Democrats
757
Peter James Webb (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1074

Lytchett Minster and Upton East ward
Turnout: 64% (2044 ballot papers issued.  3214 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Mike Blaxall
Conservative Party Candidate
743
Fred Drane (elected)
Liberal Democrat
994
Stephen John Link
Conservative Party Candidate
655
Carol Teresa Mary Tilling (elected)
Liberal Democrat
843

Lytchett Minster and Upton West ward
Turnout: 74% (2320 ballot papers issued.  3130 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Mike Fry
UK Independence Party (UKIP)
657
Neil McCormick
Green Party
284
Claire Pipe (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1065
William Thomas Pipe (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
903
Andrew Starr
Liberal Democrats
635
Wendy Starr
Liberal Democrats
554
Brian Vickery
Libertarian Party
62

St. Martin ward Turnout: 71% (1861 ballot papers issued. 2618 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Beryl Rita Ezzard (elected)
Liberal Democrat
886
Keith John Green
Liberal Democrat
684
Bob Ratcliffe
Conservative Party Candidate
685
Lee Tanya Storey
Green Party
308
Mark Unsworth (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
713

Swanage North ward
Turnout: 68% (2626 Ballot papers issued.  3878 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Peter Benwell Clark
Liberal Democrat
557
Andrea Frances Margaret Etherington
Labour Party
535
Jason Paul Haiselden
Independent - For a Better Swanage
427
Lorie Harding
Labour Party
420
Gloria Ann Marsh (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1429
Sue Spilling
Green Party
416
Frances Mary Ogilvie Thackway
Labour Party
369
William Stanley Trite (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1549
Michael Alan Whitwam (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1260

Swanage South ward
Turnout: 66% (2742 ballot papers issued. 4124 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Caroline Finch (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1211
Woody Harding
Labour Party
622
Avril Harris
Labour Party
649
Philippa Keeling
Liberal Democrat
293
Peter Mason
Liberal Democrat
265
Timothy John Morris (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1108
David James Pratten
Green Party
455
Alice Jane Blachford Rogers
Green Party
360
Max Stanford
Labour Party
547
Gary Maurice Suttle (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1279
Martin Szalla
Green Party
263
John H Wootton
Liberal Democrat
209

Wareham ward
Turnout: 70% (3216 ballot papers issued. 4605 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes
Ros Adams
Green Party
551
David Anthony Budd (elected)
Liberal Democrat
1422
Phil Christopher
Green Party
438
Keith William Thomas Critchley
Liberal Democrat
1054
Hilary Jane Goodinge (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1155
Eric Llewellyn Osmond
Liberal Democrat
1078
Keith Simpson
UK Independence Party (UKIP)
631
Mike Wiggins (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1084
Nicola Ann Wiggins
Conservative Party Candidate
995

Wool ward
Turnout: 69% (3282 ballot papers issued. 4748 eligible voters)
Name
Party
Votes 
Alex Brenton
Liberal Democrat
729
Cherry Louise Brooks (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1505
Graham Michael Brown (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1525
Nick Chaffey
Labour Party
631
Luke Gray
Liberal Democrat
624
Malcolm Robert Haas
Green Party
479
Graham Holmes
Liberal Democrat
896
Laura Miller (elected)
Conservative Party Candidate
1344
Rupert Ramsay Lee Roker
Labour Party
350
Grafton Alphonso Straker
Labour Party
285

District Council make up:
Conservative:  20
Liberal Democrat:  4
Independent:  1