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We were to complete 880 yards or two circuits by first swimming 110 yards to a place at night or over the weekend. Where we know of school transport, we will
buoy further up the lido, then turning and swimming past the start/finish line to a ensure this is able to pass through the site or alter working hours accordingly.
buoy 110 yards in the other direction. It was all supremely chaotic as there did Businesses and local farms affected by the works will also be notified two weeks
not appear to be a recognised one way system. After several collisions, I before work starts.
decided I need to get my head up more often to sight any oncoming swimmers.
However, it was all so very English with “Oh, I am so sorry” frequenting the many
clashes. Purbeck Transport Strategy
I never did find out where I came in the race but to me it did not matter as I was There is a review of the strategy being undertaken. I show below one minor part
there in the company of like-minded swimmers having the pleasure of just taking of it relating to cycleway and pedestrian schemes that are being actively
part. progressed via developer funding or other local input:
Of course the club’s most famous race is the 100 yard handicap Christmas Day Wool – East Burton Road footway and traffic management.
swim competed for every year since 1864. In 1903 Sir James Barrie donated the
first Peter Pan Cup, the same year that his play Peter Pan made its’ debut on the Lytchett Matravers - Huntick Road Cycleway and related activity.
London stage. Norden P&R to Corfe Castle cycleway/pedestrian link (with Perenco funding).
The race over and the last swimmer in, it was time for a cup of tea kindly provided Norden to Studland cycleway (with Perenco funding).
by Ted Gerald. The Jock Fee Cup was presented to Rob Newing (63) all done in a
jovial style. There was time to remember Jock for his stern brand of discipline but Corfe Castle – A351 upgrade signalised crossing near primary school.
huge sense of fun. He had been a highly respected superintendant of the lido Swanage – improving pedestrian link from Ulwell Road to Northbrook Road and
from the time when it was run by the Royal Parks directly until 1983.
Primary School via Days Park.
This to me summed up the club’s ethos. It has a serious element to its swimming Wareham - pedestrian and cycle link via A351 over bridge.
but has not lost its sense of fun. We sat a while enjoying a breakfast overlooking
the lido. On the next table a large group maybe 20 strong sat enjoying the
morning sunshine. They were chatting about their swim and the events of the Town & Parish Councils to receive Developer Contributions
morning, all friends enjoying a very special time together.
Dorset Council has agreed a protocol that will allow Section 106 funds from
Bob Holman developers to be transferred to town and parish councils and community groups
to spend on agreed community facilities. Section 106 funding is a legal
agreement between developers and planning authority (Dorset Council). It is
used to make a development acceptable in planning terms where it would
Quality Tax and otherwise be undesirable. It is based on the specific needs of the local
community and can be used for facilities such as village halls, schools, or for
KingsBere Accounting affordable housing and roads.

Any money that is transferred will be the responsibility of the council or
Accountants For professional advice, dealing with all community group to manage. These funds, usually, must be spent within 10 years
of receipt and, if not, the funds may be returned to the developer.
aspects of accounts and tax

Day and evening appointments available Police meeting re the management of visitors
Laura and I are holding regular meetings with the Police, landowners, Highways,
Phone Debbie Scott FCCA, ATII on 01258 830304 Traffic Officers and others to review the arrangements for handling visitors in the
hotspot areas in our ward - particularly in Lulworth. The meeting is chaired by a
office@kingsbere.co.uk Senior Officer within the Police and Parish Councils have provided significant

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