An environmental umbrella group is backing a proposal to turn Wareham Quay car park into the "very heart of the town." Planet Purbeck wants to see the cars banned, and the space used instead for fairs, shows, events and markets. A spokesman is Chris Hockley, a retired Fleet Street journalist and author. He's been talking to our Coastal Ways reporter, Ian Harkness, about the Quay proposal, his time in Fleet Street, and his new life in Purbeck:

Coastal Ways - Wareham Quay - Proposals from Planet Purbeck - first broadcast 18.04.21

The Princess Royal, Princess Anne,  was in Swanage back in June 2021 visiting volunteer coastwatchers from the National Coastwatch Institution. Her Royal Highness, who is their patron,  was flown in by helicopter to call in at watchtowers at St Albans Head, and Peveril Point. It was then off to Durlston Castle for an official reception, and to present long service awards. In a speech to an assembled audience of over fifty volunteers, she paid tribute to their work and dedication. Our Coastal Ways reporter, Ian Harkness was there.

Coastal Ways Special - The Princess Royale Visit To NCI Volunteers 24.06.21 - -

Swanage Sailing Clubs Tuesday Adult sailing training well under way for their first race.  Sports+ talks to the instructors and beginners on taking to the water for the first time.
🚴 A chance meeting with Sports+ as Swanage Cycling club cycle into town and Swanage Lawn Bowls club gives an update rink side.

Sports+ - Sailing, Cycling & Lawn Bowls first broadcast 27th July 2021

Hear from the editor of The Cricketer magazine, Huw Turberville, give his expert preview. 
🚣‍♀️ Plus, hear about the Swanage sea rowing club’s regatta - it was a close tussle for Swanage ladies in Winspit!
📻 Tune in on Purbeck Coast 101.2FM, and purbeckcoast.com tomorrow at 1:00pm or Thursday at 6.00pm!

Sports + - 13th June 2023 The Ashes & Swanage Rowing Club Regatta

Sports presenter Rena Lang talks to Dan Chambers on the opening water challenge here in Swanage Bay. The 4 man team, Dan Chambers, Darren Tomes, Oliver Jones and Paul Green have together become the Squid Squad. They have been practising every day for the open water relay challenge which starts at 6 pm on Friday 21st July 2023. The reason they all came together and have been training nonstop as Dan explains they are doing this for two very worthy charities Dorset Mind and RNLI. We wish them all the very best on this gruelling challenge and don’t forget to come along and cheer them on.

Purbeck Coast 101.2 FM

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