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LIFE IN THE Undergrowth

LIFE in the Undergrowth is a project Fiona Campbell has developed during lockdown as a new way of looking at the world, and making art linked to nature and environment. ‘In isolation, I began taking life at a slower pace, sowing veggie seeds, and mending things. Appreciating, observing and attending to nature seemed vital.’ Fiona’s garden, until then somewhat neglected, became her world and route to wellbeing, providing a sense of peace and purpose. ‘Life in the Undergrowth’ was inspired by small hidden worlds in a garden that often get overlooked. It became a circular process— garden feeding art and art feeding garden.

‘While resurrecting my veggie patch, a fascination with the entanglement of roots, worms and shoots in upturned turf led to experimental responses using to-hand materials and found objects’. Fiona drew knotted clumps of earth and turf and worked through different processes. Dried duckweed from her pond, bleached by the sun, became paper; handmade tools from plant debris generated drawings and sculptural works evolved. Fiona explains: ‘I find something poignant and vital in these entangled knots—lines of interconnectedness, ‘entwined in myriad unfinished configurations…’’ (she quotes Donna Haraway).

While digging the earth to make space for an outdoor studio bay, Fiona found a glut of old rusty nails and other found objects to use in her work. She sold her soil locally—creating a circular economy. Encounters between Fiona, her garden and nature helped her form a stronger bond with all that comes and goes. ‘Witnessing transformation, life and death, it has been emotional at times. Communing with small creatures, incidents happen, some wonderful, others very sad’ says Fiona. The deep seclusion allowed her time and space to process, surrender to the moment, and create awkward objects through a gentle tacit dialogue.

During this time Fiona has improved her digital skills and is making a film about the project. She has published free online creative demos and launched a new online 5 week sculpture course (starting 3 August). If you’d like to enrol, visit: http:// fionacampbellart.co.uk/blog . These projects were enabled by the Art Council Emergency Response Fund.

CHIMNEY SWEEP

ELECTRICAL

TO LET

Room to let. Own

bathroom, non smoker quiet location, nr. Seaton. Tel; 0790 959 5245

Beautiful three bedroom house attached, garden, private driveway, overlooking the sea at Eype for longterm rent. Special conditions re age, noise levels and maintenance, involved hence relatively low rent. Looking for quiet self contained couple ideally, no families. Available next year. Contact 07817 586683

DECORATING

Student graduate

looking for summer decorating work. Has 2+ years experience. Exeternal & Internal Windows, walls, cielings, wood work etc. Can work within covid PPE regulations. Call for references. 07557965887 - Freddy

CURTAINS

Little Curtains.

Handmade Curtains, Blinds and Cushions. Contact 07443 516141 or 01308 485325

Apr 21

RESTORATION

Furniture restoration.

Antiques large and small carefully restored. City and Guilds qualified, ten years experience in local family firm. Phil Meadley 01297 560335 May 20

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Cleaner wanted in the Bridport area. fridays 5/6 hours for a holiday house change over. To work with 2 others on a house that sleeps 17 with games rooms. Immediate start Good pay 07967026444

Friendly people person

needed August onwards. Saturday and Sunday mornings. Abbotsbury area. Breakfast and tidying up. Contact Angela 07967886762

FOR SALE

Kirby Sentra vacuum

cleaner with accessories set, shampooing system and micro allergen filters. £190. Carrera 6061 folding bike, aluminium frame, Shimano Altus 8 speed, 20” wheels and carry bag. £180. 01460 221793.

Set of 6 Royal Brierley Honeysuckle crystal wine glasses, barely used £65. Immac condition, some in original box. West Bay area. Tel 07880 702330

David Shepherd signed

limited edition print “Rhino Beware” in wooden frame £150 ono 01297 442991

Tent - 2 man - vgc £25

01297 442991

Hardwood plant display

stand, possibly mahogany, custom made and unique. A heavy and sturdy piece of furniture for inside or out. It is solid hardwood which will last many years unlike other cheap softwood versions. Overall height 66.5”, depth of bottom shelf 17” and widest point 19.5”. Enquire about local delivery. £90

FOR SALE

Sofabed. Single. Grey leather. DFS, as new, 145 x 100 folded. £350 Photos available 07837452637

Photos available 01460 55105

A very large industrial

storage bin, very well made and strong with wooden top rails and riveted corners. Many uses as clean inside and has grab handles for easy moving. A piece of industrial chic. 20” wide 41 long and 34 high. Enquire about local delivery Photo available £45 0146055105

Honda GD410 Engine

Single cylinder diesel Engine Double Pulley Drive Pull Start £210 Good running order East Lambrook 01460 242071 Mob 07834 550899

Massy Ferguson

Hydraulic Lift. (3 point Linkage) Original trailer Hitch used with T bar £160 East Lambrook 01460 242071 Mob 07834 550899

6ft wooden field gate with post and metalwork, good condition £80. Reclaimed roofing slates, approx 150, enough for kennel or log store etc £40. 24 inch circular saw blade £20. Tel 01460 220029.

Vintage Scythe. A vintage agricultural scythe in good vintage condition with a 28” blade. Made by Tyzack of Sheffield. Would make an excellent barn or garden feature. £50 Photos available 01460 55105

Caravan Electric hook up

heavy duty 75 foot long. £27.50. 01308 425025. Under Basin Storage Unit, light colour wood, width 48cm depth 30cm height 60cm. £10 in vgc. 01308 458533.

Tinted Glass TV Stand,

excellent condition. £10. 01404 41717.

Dishwasher Indesit 60cm, integrated under-counter, unused , Model DiF04B1. £75. 07463 610810.

Amstrad PCW 8256

with manuals and many extras. Retro machine, suit enthusiast. £120ono. 01460 220339.

4 boxes of white floor

tiles, 4 boxes of black floor tiles. £40ono. Loads of videos if any interested. Free. Bunting lots of sizes and designs. Ask if interested could send pics. 07814 432470.

Road Pro self-seeking

satellite TV ariel, £300 (cost £1600) needs new dome. Dog crate 3’ x 2’ £20. Petrol strimmer hardly used £50. Petrol leaf blower £40. Mountfield self-drive petrol mower £40. 01297 489885.

Woodturning lathes:

Record DML305 with 2 chucks and various extras £250. Axminster electronic variable speed bench top with chuck £100. 01305 261472 Dorchester.

PROOFREADING

Proofreading,

editing, transcription, secretarial for writers and businesses. Excellent references. Penny Dunscombe 07825339289.

Apr 20

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WANTED

Vinyl Records Wanted

All types and styles considered. Excellent prices paid. Please Phone Roy 07429 102645 Clocktowermusic.co.uk Bridport

Wanted: AERO seed

fiddle please contact richard.toft@btinternet. com, 01308 424103 or 07740 985906

Postage stamps. Private collector requires 19th and early 20th century British. Payment to you or donation to your nominated charity. 01460 240630.

Old sewing

machines, typewriters, gramophones, phonographs, records, music boxes, radios. 0777 410 3139. www. thetalkingmachine.co.uk May 20

Dave buys all types of

tools 01935 428975

Wanted to buy - field, or part field and part woodland, any size, to about 5 acres. Not top grade grass. Private, local resident wants to ‘do their bit’ for the environment. Anything considered. Please help. 07508 106910

Vintage & antique

textiles, linens, costume buttons etc. always sought by Caroline Bushell. Tel. 01404 45901.

Secondhand tools

wanted. All trades. Users & Antiques. G & E C Dawson. 01297 23826. www.secondhandtools. co.uk.

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Monthly Quiz –

Win a book from Little Toller Books

Send in your answer on a postcard, along with your name and address to: Hargreaves Quiz, Marshwood Vale Magazine, Lower Atrim, Bridport, Dorset DT6 5PX. Study the clues contained in the rhyme and look carefully at the signposts to work out which town or village in South Somerset, West Dorset or East Devon is indicated. The first correct answer drawn out of a hat will win a book from local publisher Little Toller Books.

There is no cash equivalent and no correspondence will be entered into. Last month’s answer was Fluxton. The winner was Mrs Shire from Mosterton.

Video to ease shoppers concerns

ROBERT Muhl, Managing Director at Ocean Bathrooms and President of the Bridport Business Chamber, talked to Dorset Council about what his business is doing to keep customers safe and why people should have no fears about shopping in Bridport.

His comments come in one of a series of videos, many featuring local businesses, explaining how businesses are getting back to work and welcoming customers safely and according to the latest COVID-19 regulations.

Rob said: “As President of the Bridport Business Chamber, I would like to tell everyone that Bridport is open and ready for business!”

Click here or on the image below to view the video.