Swanage in Dorset marks the Eastern end of the world famous Jurassic Coast. The other end officially is Exmouth to the West. The rock at the Swanage end produces the most beautiful white cliffs to rival those around Dover. Swanage, in this pretty part of Dorset which is also known as the Isle of Purbeck, and the surrounding area are very popular with tourists who flock here for the country walks, the coastal walks, the beaches and the scenery. [caption id="attachment_265" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Swanage Bay"][/caption] Swanage is a Victorian town whos heritage and prosperity can be partially attributed to it's unique place in the ...
[caption id="attachment_629" align="alignright" width="300" caption="Monkey Mobile"][/caption] The Education Team at Monkey World – Ape Rescue Centre, Wareham, were thrilled to receive their first ever Monkey Mobile this week, proudly sponsored by Westerly Dorchester! An important part of the ethos of Monkey World is education. The Education Team visit groups, schools, hold assemblies, conduct guided tours and talks at the park, and teach both children and adults about the rescue and rehabilitation work that they do at Monkey World and how everyone can help. With the new department going from strength to strength, it was time to consider investing in a vehicle so ...
[caption id="attachment_624" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Swanage Lifeboat"][/caption] Swanage Lifeboat Station is one of over 230 RNLI lifeboat stations around the coast of the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The RNLI is a charity and relys on voluntary contributions from the public to keep its lifeboats at sea. At Swanage we have 2 lifeboats, an All Weather 'Mersey' class and a 'D-Class' inshore lifeboat. We have a volunteer crew of which 26 are sea going and 5 are shore crew to launch & recover the boats. For full information and details of events etc. please go to the Swanage Lifeboat website.
Chas 'E' Mews is a delightful holiday cottage 5 minutes walk from the town centre and the beach in the middle of Swanage and can Sleep 6 people in 3 bedrooms. [caption id="attachment_614" align="alignnone" width="300" caption="Chas E Mews"][/caption] Prices from £300 per week - call the number below for current prices and availability. Ken 07973 542581 or 01702 552657or email: chasmews@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Swanage-Holiday-Let-Chas-E-Mews