The Swanage Community Podcast

20/12/2025

Weekend Events Roundup: See what is happening this weekend in Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck

https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/whats-on/weekend/20-december-2025

20/12/2025

Last night in Swanage, this car was stopped being driven by someone without a valid driving licence.
The driver was dealt with for the offence and the car was seized.

18/12/2025

Swanage URC Christmas Fayre. Thank you to everyone who came and supported our Fayre on Wednesday and special thanks for all the youngsters who entertained.

18/12/2025

🌊 Two flood alerts have been issued by the Environment Agency

🌊 1) Flood alert in force: East coast of Dorset
Flooding is possible for: Castletown, Weymouth, Preston Beach, Swanage Bay, Studland Bay, Sandbanks, Poole Harbour, Bournemouth Beach, Hengistbury Head and Christchurch Harbour.

High tides, strong winds and large waves today may lead to flooding.

Flooding is possible from 3:36pm to 7:36pm on 18th December 2025.

Areas most at risk include Preston Beach, Poole Harbour and Christchurch Harbour. The detailed tidal forecast for those who use it is for a peak level at Weymouth and Preston Beach of 1.29m AODN at 5:36PM which is 0.55m above tide tables, with South Westerly force Wind 5 winds. (AODN is height above average sea level).

We are closely monitoring the situation.

Avoid coastal roads, footpaths and carparks, which may be flooded.

This message will be updated by 9:30AM on 19 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

🌊 2) Flood alert in force: Purbeck Rivers and Streams
Flooding is possible in the Corfe Castle and Swanage areas.

High river levels today may lead to flooding - flooding is possible on 18th December 2025.

Areas most at risk include the Corfe Castle and Swanage areas. Further flooding is possible throughout the afternoon as river levels continue to react to rainfall. Rainfall is expected to continue throughout the afternoon and into this evening.

We are monitoring rainfall and river levels.

Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water.

This message will be updated by 1:00PM on 19 December 2025 or as the situation changes.

👉 Be prepared

You should:
• Go to 'Check for flooding' to see a map of the area and monitor up-to-date local flood information;
• get ready to act on your personal flood plan if you have one;
• follow the guidance in what to do before or during a flood.

You can also read more about what flood alerts are.

👉Stay up to date

To get the latest flood information, you can:
• Go to 'Check for flooding';
• monitor local weather, news and travel updates;
• call Floodline on 0345 988 1188, using quick dial code 045134.

17/12/2025

🚂 Swanage Railway Events – 2026 🚂

A brand-new year of steam, stories and special moments is on the horizon – and we’re delighted to share what’s coming up in 2026.

From behind-the-scenes Community Weekend and heritage galas, to family favourites like the Peter Rabbit™ Easter Experience and the return of some much-loved festivals, there’s something for everyone to look forward to.

👉 Take a look at the full events calendar on our website and start planning your visits.

17/12/2025

🎄🎅 SWANAGE TOWN COUNCIL - CHRISTMAS 2025 CLOSURE DETAILS 🎅🎄

👉TOWN HALL

Swanage Town Hall offices and telephone lines will close at 12.30pm on Wednesday 24th December 2025, and will re-open at 9.00am on Friday 2nd January 2026.

🎄 Further information can be found here:
https://www.swanage.gov.uk/

If you require any urgent assistance during this period, including out of hours assistance, please contact Dorset Council's Customer Services on: ☎️ 01305 221000

👉 SWANAGE INFORMATION CENTRE

The Information Centre will close at 12.30pm on Christmas Eve and will re-open at 10.00am on Friday 2nd January 2026.

🎄 Further information can be found here:
https://www.swanage.gov.uk/Swanage_Information.aspx

The Town Council would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year 2026.

🎄🎅🤶☃️
Stay safe and warm.
Best wishes.
Swanage Town Council

❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️

🎄 PLEASE FIND FURTHER USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS BELOW 🎄

👉 URGENT OR OUT OF HOURS ASSISTANCE ☎️📱💻

If you require any urgent assistance during this period, including out of hours assistance, please contact Dorset Council's Customer Services on: Tel: 01305 221000

❗️📱☎️ IN THE CASE OF AN EMERGENCY PLEASE CALL 999

The opening hours for Dorset Council's Customer Services over the festive period can be found on the Council's website via the links below:

👉 DORSET COUNCIL - CUSTOMER SERVICES OVER CHRISTMAS
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/call-us

👉 CHRISTMAS INFORMATION
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/christmas-information

👉 DORSET COUNCIL SERVICES - CONTACT US
https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/contact/contacts

👉 PUBLIC HEALTH DORSET - LATEST UPDATES AND ADVICE
https://www.publichealthdorset.org.uk/public-health-dorset

👉USEFUL CONTACT DETAILS DURING SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
If you have any concerns regarding flooding, please call Floodline on Tel: 0345 988 1188 or visit: https://check-for-flooding.service.gov.uk/

👉 To check for the latest weather warning from the Met Office please visit:

❄️☃️💨🌧🌨🌤 MET OFFICE - UK WEATHER WARNINGS AND ADVICE
https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/warnings-and-advice/uk-warnings #?date=2024-11-27

If you need to report an incident or require advice, some useful contact details can be found here:

👉 DORSET COUNCIL - EMERGENCIES AND SEVERE WEATHER ADVICE

https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/emergencies-severe-weather/emergencies-and-severe-weather

📸 Photo taken by Mr Dave Roper, Swanage Town Council - thank you Dave! 👍🎄

https://www.facebook.com/SwanageInformationCentre/

16/12/2025

Supporting local businesses is vital to the community.

Just confirming shop opening times and dates in the upcoming weeks.
Art for Fun is available every time the shop is open

15/12/2025

12/12/2025

Going back in time.

Throwback Thursday: Stone Boats collecting at the Quay with stacks of Purbeck Stone on the shoreline, late 1800s
https://www.virtual-swanage.co.uk/gallery/17/stone-boats-and-stacks
See the full photo and more historic photos at Virtual Swanage

10/12/2025

After an amazingly generous response to a Christmas gift appeal, a pop up shop called Santa’s Wish is to open for one day only in Swanage, Dorset, to give local families who need it, a little extra help at Christmas.

09/12/2025

Wishing everyone all the best over the festive period. See you all in the New Year.