Blackmore Vale Edition 77

What’s inside this issue…

Church35

Equestrian87

Events32-34

Farming85-89

Field & Stream84

Food & Drink66-67

Health & Wellbeing63-65

History78-79

Motoring68-70

Pets80-81

Politics38-40

Property90-103

Puzzles42-43

Recruitment75-77

Sport82-83

The Band of the Grenadier Guards is giving a concert at

Young dancers from Dorchester have visited a former ballet dancer at a local care home

GUY Ritchie has outlined some ideas for Compton Abbas he was interested in the He added how he was hoping but that ideas were at an early stage.

“We want to take aviation am interested in the aesthetic of And when asked about a talking about that. could walk through the hangars

wedge in terms of what can be terms of the creative aspects.

early for me to be able to articulate and

Guy Ritchie has big plans for the

Picture: Kathy Hutchins

continue running the spirit that has been curated by the Hughes family over their years of “We will continue running both resident and he said.

currently take place at

There will also be

from the Hughes family said and every one of you who has visited and been a part of life at

the plan is we will invest more into making this more of a

After completing the purchase from the Hughes aviators and the wider

“Resident aircraft can continue to rent hangar space here. We will keep the cafe and bar running so that it will remain a regional destination the neighbouring estate and he workshop activities which

to make as it has been the focus we are certainly going to miss everyone who made our time is the right time to hang up our developments unfold under the

The mystery of Stourton Castle is

THE mystery of a missing Wiltshire castle has been solved.

pondered the whereabouts of Stourton Castle. Once the home of the Stourton

the new owner Henry Hoare between 1718

heyday would have looked like another Abbey.

between July 17 and 28 as part of the Festival of British Archaeology.

metre deep under clay and rubble.

were clear.

The remains of the castle have been located on the Stourhead Estate.

and roof tiles decorated with green and

know and love the Stourhead Estate. waiting to be solved.

“Our recent dig has shown that the castle Stourhead House.

William Stourton and his son John in the 15th century.

the Hoare family purchased the land and shows it had two courtyards and in its

spiral stair tread. Although upside marks from the many feet that once climbed the tower it was once part of

for health and safety reasons.

Getting the ground ready for survey, main pic, and top right, part of the upside down newel step and the

Pictures: National Trust/Martin Papworth

Martin Papworth

A drawing of Stourton Castle dated 1674 and right, 16th, 17th and 18th century items discovered

NHS dental patients turning up at one Wincanton clinic were confronted with a notice informing them the practice was soon to go private.

letter in the window of the premises letting people know of patients have complained they have not been informed of the plan. although the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said it had increased funding for dental care and would set out plans to increase the number of

severely underfunded and the rate of NHS dentists closing their doors is unprecedented.

“Here at the Wincanton proud to have had an NHS the time has come where we must convert to a private

anyone undergoing a current NHS course of treatment would

“We understand that this will

so we have tried to keep our notice continued.

Patients with appointments

“We are making progress to boost NHS dental services with meaning 1.7 million more adults received NHS dental care. have announced plans to increase dental training places by 40% and last week we launched a consultation to better utilise the skills of dental hygienists and therapists.

“We will shortly set out further measures to improve access and increase the number of NHS dentists through our

The notice, inset, was posted at the Wincanton Smile Centre

Summer idyll

by George Jeans

MEMBERS of the Kilmington and Stourton WI celebrated in style at their summer party.

Held at Home Farm, in Stourton, the party included drinks, perfect summer weather, and views over the farmland.

Well done Lions!

Club celebrates international recognition for its incredible fund-

has been recognised for its work collecting and giving money to charities at home and abroad.

Club president Peter Oswick announced at a meeting that the and empower 100 million

and the plaque the club received

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Clubs such as Blackmore

regional and national charities.

100 has included grant programmes for childhood

alleviating the hardship caused

The target to raise and distribute US$300 million in a

is not yet known.

The club would like to thank the generous people of the should visit or phone 0845 833 7423.

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GIRLGUIDING is looking for more volunteers as it re-opens in Sturminster Newton.

Meetings will initially be held at Hinton St Mary village hall

November 2.

A new team of leaders will run groups for Brownies, aged seven-10; Guides, 10-14; and Rangers, 14-18.

The Brownies will meet 5.15-6.45pm and the Guides and Rangers 7-8.30pm.

A spokesperson for the unit said: “Girlguiding helps very many opportunities to try new things in a safe, supportive and happy environment.”

The unit has enough leaders to open but more helpers more at www.girlguiding.org.uk/get-involved

Young Leaders are needed for both the Guide and Brownie Units, which can help anyone performing the role towards Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

The spokesperson added: “If you’re aged 14-17 and want an amazing time, then being a Young Leader and/or Ranger is the perfect role for you.

Anyone interested can register at www.girlguiding.org.uk or contact sturguiding@outlook.com with any questions.

President Peter Oswick with

Farm show

farm show at Ebbesbourne Wake this weekend will

Vintage tractors will be on display and working, and steam engines will be cultivating at the event at Cleeves Farm (SP5 5LW).

The inaugural show on Saturday and Sunday, September 2-3, will also have a bar which will be open throughout and a hog roast, pizzas and burgers will be available.

Campers in caravans or price pitches over the whole weekend.

And individuals can support the charity by sponsoring a barrel of beer or cider.

To enter a vintage tractor call Ben Bone on 07792 062977.

Finds day

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Then why not take it along to

Trevarthen is returning to help.

Step back in time

SHARE your favourite photographs of people photography can transport us through history. Join the Shaftesbury Remembers Gold Hill

Book in advance on 01747 852256 or

Another event will be held on

The mill and museum are also looking for volunteer and for social events. chairs!

Anyone who has some free time and would like to

Time for the honey harvest

With bee school out for the summer, thoughts turn to the delicious result of all the honey bees’ hard work

by Robbie Baird, North Dorset Beekeepers Association SATURDAY Dorset Beekeepers.

the honey bee and good beekeeping

busiest time in the beekeeping calendar.

themselves ready for the winter ahead.

programme of learning that could ultimately

ensuring plants produce fruit with viable seeds. Without the help of our pollinating trees and plants would simply disappear. of a teaspoon of honey. Think how many honey you spread on your breakfast toast! A strong colony will produce two to three times the amount of honey it needs to survive the winter ahead and we humans have been sharing this harvest for centuries. very little will have happened to it on the way to your breakfast table. Bees seal storing by covering it with a thin cap of

warmed before passing it through one

back to the bees. They remove every last drop of honey and add it to their winter completely dry and ready to be stored for

making sure their honey bee colonies are future column in the

have learned enough to look after their own bees well.

The end of this course coincides with learning how to harvest honey and how to prepare the bee colonies for winter. This time of year signals the arrival of beekeeping

Beekeepers take some of the sealed honeycomb from the beehive and gently

A walk around…

Soak up the scenery as you walk with retired

is a small parish (population about 40) a couple of thatched and mullioned manor house is also worth a view. sticks at the bridge. Then walk south along a lane and a bridleway

To learn more about beekeeping and the on Facebook or visit raising funds to build a new Honey Bee any donations via JustGiving at

When you get to a road turn right and it will take you east to might have found a geocache or two.

Join the chorus

Village choir seeks new members to continue making beautiful music are urgently needed to swell the ranks of the tackling the great masterpieces to small church choirs doing their the pleasure and satisfaction of working together towards a

recognised more and more widely.

The Briantspuddle Singers originally came together to cheer

the choir has remained the pleasure of good studied and well participants and listeners alike. throughout the county in venues ranging from Poole

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We have been awarded this much sought after accolade for our work with Gold Standards Framework Exceptional

of the lovely local singing a huge variety of music from Bach to motets to folksongs and spirituals. But its home has always been Briantspuddle the great village methods and musical personalities to the work; it is now poised to repertoire and style.

but BpS has always prided itself on welcoming people entirely new

varied diet of music to get to grips with.

The choir meets on Tuesday evenings from 7.45pm until 9.15pm and the new term will begin on September 26. New members are

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Gardeners give to social supermarket

Garden club donates money raised from plant sale to The Vale Pantry

Sturminster Newton has received a helping hand from local gardeners. from plants members had grown and in July.

The money will provide the with fresh vegetables for a month.

Sovereign Housing has provided funding for outdoor yoga sessions on a Saturday morning on the Rec in Sturminster Newton to continue throughout August. Free yoga is available to everyone regardless of age refreshments.

continues to be as busy as ever challenge as ever is raising the funds to purchase the food we need.

and those with mortgages

Plans for autumn

workshops, activities and events throughout September and beyond

BROADEN

learn a new skill or refresh an

A programme of talks kicks with the CWGC in early Garden and Edmondsham House scheduled.

beginners course. There are too. Plenty to keep you busy up until Christmas!

Courses in modern

as well as art history and creative writing. Sort out your

coming to an end of their grow further.

“We were fortunate to receive a grant

To learn more about the good work The

Dorset Housing Team goes face-to-face

THE bookings for face-to-face appointments across the county.

The sessions are on top of the popular telephone and email service that already exists.

The team will be at Dorchester library (South Walks House, Charles Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1EE) every Tuesday, and Norton Lodge (58 Salisbury Road, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7LN) every Wednesday. Appointments are available between 10am and 4pm.

You will need to book the appointment in advance with

221000 or email housinghelp@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

Graham Carr Jones, lead member for housing, said, “Since Covid-19 people have relied on telephone interviews and for some this will continue to be the preferred option; however, we’re giving people the option to be seen in person which might work better in some cases for clients and for

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Final countdown to show spectacular

There’s still time to pick up discounted tickets to Dorset’s traditional county show prepped. Giant vegetables are being heaved into place. Tractors polished. Thousands of transformed into a rural spectacular.

demonstrations in the new woodland area. close with beautiful shires.

new layout to help make the visitor largest monster trucks revving in with fast and furious wood cutting

more. A huge new food and drink area will new picnic areas and pitstops plus live music and a funfair.

From our little team during winter to over working hard to make the County Show

Rural pursuits are at the heart of this

is the traditional spectacle of champion livestock from all over the country competing to be crowned Best in Show.

sewing to cooking plus a massive look with us keeping our tradition alive while welcoming some new attractions.

thrilling scurry racing and elegant carriage driving. A huge homecraft

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Gardeners, cooks and artists demonstrate their skills at show the high standard of the produce.

The Sara Jones band entertained visitors and vintage cars and scooters made a glittering addition to a sparkling afternoon.

Steve Harrison won the coveted Banksian for his Dundee Cake. cookery.

Heather Overton shared the Simon Stobbs Cup

handicrafts and the Dwell Deep Bowl for best

and the youngsters are to be congratulated for the imaginative and colourful way they interpreted the titles given.

for her hard work over several years.

Left: Audrey Brewster Cup; Above: the Elliott Cup

Historic walks

Take a step back in time with new guides to accessible ramble routes around Dorset

wellbeing through the beauty of the outdoors.

A collection of old photographs allow walkers to see the changes and preservation that have occurred over the last century.

SSummer sunshine

by George Jeans

THE residents of Kilmington raised more than £1,000 towards keeping St Mary’s church open for all.

Good food, music and a drink in the glorious summer evening sunshine were enjoyed, and their support of the church fund was gratefully received.

into Nature is led by the Dorset Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Partnership and the guides have been funded Parks website ( ) or alternatively phone

Regency romance

bestselling a launch event at Castle Gardens in Sherborne. She will be interviewed by Taylor and will sign books. Sophie will take the audience misbehaviour when torn between two men.

research is showcased in the sequel to escapist Regency romance.

Sherborne.

Doors open at 6.30pm. The Walled Garden Restaurant will provide free refreshments.

Country fair coins in the cash

Another successful show contributes to good causes

SHERBORNE Castle Country Fair

Yeovil Opportunity Group. Smaller groups and charities which supported the fair on show day also

The fair was started and is still run by a

charities. Anyone who would like to get involved should contact

Hospital fete

THE Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital Summer Fete takes place on Saturday, September 9, from 2pm to 4pm at Wincanton Sports Ground.

and Somerset.

million since it started in 1996.

The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital invites you to join them at the annual Summer Fete.

Attractions include music from Wincanton Town Band, displays of country dancing, a bouncy castle, pony rides, skittles, a tombola, stalls and crafts, and refreshments including a barbecue and cake sale.

Plus the Rugby World Cup will be showing live!

Everyone is welcome to attend what is sure to be an afternoon of fun for all the family.

LOCAL COMMUNITY INVITED FOR AN EXCLUSIVE FIRST LOOK AT NEW RETIREMENT COMMUNITY IN BLANDFORD ST MARY

Local retirees and their families are invited to visit McCarthy Stone’s stunning new show suite at Stour Gate, a brand-new Retirement Living development at Blandford St Mary.

From Tuesday 29th August the grand reveal will take place at Stour Gate on Barley Place, built on the old site of Blandford Brewery. This will be a great opportunity for the local community to take a closer look at the professionally styled communal lounge, as well as the beautiful one and two-bedroom apartments available, which have

been thoughtfully designed with sophistication and style in mind. The show suite will be open Tuesday to Saturday, 10:30am to 5pm.

To mark the show suite opening, guests will be able enjoy refreshments and learn more about the unique brand of Retirement Living on offer at the development, which has been exclusively designed to provide everything the over 60s could need for a fulfilling and

independent lifestyle. A range of occupancy options are available at Stour Gate to help make retiring in style more accessible, including the Shared Ownership scheme in partnership with Homes England. Prices currently start from £198,750 for a one-bedroom apartment, and from £270,000 for a two-bedroom apartment*.

Those wanting to attend are encouraged to book an appointment by calling 0800 153 3076 or visit www.mccarthystone.co.uk/stour-gate

It’s good to talk

Podcast highlights characters and their valuable contributions to the community

to volunteer for local charitable causes.

Some 38 episodes have been produced since the launch on a bottle of white wine one sunny afternoon last summer.

Julie Ann is a librarian at Claysemore has also lived in Tisbury for over 30 years. lived in Wardour for 21 years. voluntary spirit that was clear during that time.

have encouraged people to get involved

at the top of every show.

Friends and family members have helped with the weekly fantastic year of storytelling and connection.

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Whilst the “no fault” divorce process simplifies that part of the breakdown of a marriage, the more complex and challenging elements of sorting out the finances remains the major concern for most divorcing couples.

Early Legal Advice Can Save Time and Money

When considering the assets of the marriage, and the parties (which are not necessarily the same thing), independent legal advice remains essential to ensure that both parties maximise their finances and ensure that a fair and reasonable settlement is reached.

Seeking advice at an early stage allows a party to discover what options may be available to achieve a practical and fair settlement, how to move forward in a positive and constructive way, what financial disclosure is necessary to enable an amicable and early settlement to be reached. Each case is different and will depend upon the knowledge and trust of each party of the other – or lack of that!

Make Informed Decisions

An amicable settlement should not be one of ignorance. A settlement must be based upon information and both parties being open about their finances. If a settlement is fair, there is no reason for a party not to provide details of their assets, including capital assets, pensions, property and business details, as well as income received.

If one party is not prepared to give this, or seeks to discourage the other from seeking advice from a solicitor before entering a settlement, ask yourself “why, if it is fair?”

Even if the parties do not think it necessary, a court requires such information before it will approve a financial settlement. And if you fail to disclose assets as you should, the agreement may not be binding!

And, if you are sadly in the situation where matters are not amicable, or like many, you feel confused or overwhelmed, seek advice! Early legal advice and knowledge from a solicitor can make all the difference, empower you to make informed decisions, as well as give you peace of mind as to your rights, what costs may be involved and how these can be met.

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“No fault divorce” is great but don’t ignore the need for financial advice

Firm’s boost for cricket club

Funeral director sponsors local sports team

directors has emphasised its role in the community with a cricket sponsorship.

area by working with local funeral director Colin Close to open Colin J Close Funeral Service in Blandford Forum.

They renovated the old ambulance station in company saying the premises complement the high standard of service the business provides to Blandford and the surrounding areas.

Colin has lived in the Blandford area all his life and has worked in the funeral trade since leaving school.

date with what is going on at the branch.

was very pleased when we were asked to sponsor said.

The Blandford branch is overseen by manager/

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“We pride ourselves in listening to what our

Marathon returns in February

THE Blackmore Vale Half Marathon will return in February – with an extra run added for 2024.

Blackmore Vale Lions Club (BVLC), said the event will – Bishop’s Caundle Recreation Ground at 11am on February 4.

BVLC has yet to announce the chosen charity for the event, which receives a share of funds collected.

As well as the main event, there will be an 8km (5.25-mile) fun run.

For more details, including how to enter, log on to bvlhm.yolasite.com

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Wild writing

Nature-themed programme of talks from authors announced for the autumn

TOP names in nature writing are coming to Shaftesbury this autumn in a programme of talks organised by two of

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reading and performing from relationship between birds and traditional folk music.

The writers appearing at The Grosvenor in the autumn include international bestselling author Tristan Gooley. He portrayal of the loss of his baby girl a few days before her due date and how his love for the natural world sustained him through the crosses Britain in search of eight mammal species threatened with

“Shaftesbury is beginning to establish itself interest in the environment and the natural

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A-Levels Success at Leweston School

As news services around the country reported a drop in A Levels this summer, Leweston students celebrated some of the school’s best results for nearly a decade.

Whilst the proportion of top grades in England was about 1% higher than 2019, Leweston’s grades were substantially higher than the last set of pre-COVID results at the school. Almost half of the students achieved at least two A* or A grades, and Caitlin, Katerina, Mimi and Anna achieved an impressive 4 A*,

12 A and 2 B grades between them. Those students taking the popular achieved 100% A* and A grades. Other subjects that saw majority A* and A grades were Chemistry, Geography, Economics, Computer Science, Religious Studies, Fine Art and Photography. Mr Paget-Tomlinson, Headmaster commented: “It has been well reported in the run up to A Level results day that there was a plan to bring grades back down in line with pre-pandemic levels, however, our students have outperformed these pre-COVID years. This is testament to the hard work and dedication shown by Year 13, as well

I am incredibly proud of their achievements and delighted by the wide range of courses and destinations they have chosen. This is truly a

pathway for each individual pupil”. Students will be leaving to take up places at universities including Durham, Exeter, York, Bristol, Nottingham, Reading and Hartpury on courses as diverse as Medicine, History and Ancient History, Politics and Modern Languages, Computer Science with Maths, Politics, Philosophy and Economics, Product Design Technology and Equestrian Sports Science.

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Left: Students at Sturminster Newton High School collect their results; Right: GCSE grades met with smiles at King Arthur’s School, Wincanton; Opposite: results day at Shaftesbury School

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Full set of left handed Slazenger golf clubs and trolley. £50 - 01935 421313

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BLACK TV STAND 3 SHELVES good condition £30. Tel 01963 362148

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CROQUET SET. Near new, with instructions so ideal if new to the game. £35. 07731 843743

SOFA £50 Tel: 07970 012046

SPANISH ACOUSTIC GUITAR little used £50. Tel: 01747-830544

FREE FISH POND VACUUM cleaner. 07759 692694

10 WW1 THEMED BOOKS soldiers tales etc hard and paperback £5 - 01258 450233

PANASONIC CORDLESS TELEPHONE with answering machine White. In good condition

£6 Phone 07599 293339

BOX SET MILITARY BANDSMEN. York and Lancaster regiment. £48. 01747 840835

DOUBLE HEAD BOARD. Dark brown, padded. £25. 07923 113072

SET OF BOWLS, with case & size 07545 065503

AIRFIX MODELS - Bristol MK32 Superfreighter and HMS Warspite 1/600, in original boxes, unopened packaging. £25 each. Tel: 07891 987809

VINTAGE MOBILE TYPEWRITER in working order ideal for collector

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Events

ROCK ‘N’ ROLL. Remembering the 60’s. Tuesday 12th September, 2pm til 4pm. Vicarage School Room, Queen Street, available.

SUNDAY 10TH SEPTEMBER

Tribute to Mary Cycle Rideplease join us

9.30am start from Barton Hill Car Park Shaftesbury

20, 23 or 33 mile rideout to Ginny’s Cafe Boyton

All cyclists welcome. Please wear anything pink! Please confirm via email tributetomaryer@gmail.com

FREE CUPPA & LIGHT SNACK

STURMINSTER NEWTON HIGH SCHOOL class of 1983

reunion 15th September

7.30pm Stalbridge British Legion. Further info Ianblokes492@hotmail.com

GREGORY STEWARD PRESENTS AN EVENING OF St Simon & St Jude’s Church,

Friday 8th September 2023

7:30pm.

Refreshments available.

Tickets £10, U.18s free.01747 821598 or 01747 840355

Wednesday 13th September 2023

10am - 12 noon

SturoftheMoment

(A choice ofsausageroll, bacon banjo, or savoury scone) UPON PRESENTATION OF THIS VOUCHER (MAXIMUM VALUE £5)

BathRoad, Sturminster Newton, DT10 1AS

All welcome

EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND THE SERVICE TO REMEMBER all personnel who served with the RAF on the occasion of the Battle of Britain at the Town Memorial on Park Walk, Shaftesbury, on Sunday, September 17, at 10.45am for 11am.

SIXPENNY HANDLEY COMMUNITY CINEMA

Allelujah

Village Hall, Common Road SP5 5NJ

Friday 15 September / 7.00 pm / £6

Bar / Snacks / Ice creams

Information: 6dhandleyhall@gmail.com

MAKE YOUR OWN ROCKET MOUSE and see how high they go! Shaftesbury Library

Saturday 2nd September

11.00am to 12noon

MERE CARNIVAL

16th SEPTEMBER 2023

Starts 4:30pm

Main Procession 7:30pm www.merecarnival.co.uk

AVON VALLEY CONCERTS PRESENTS POCKET

SINFONIA, 15th September at 19.30, Trinity Centre, Ringwood . Adults £18.

JUMBLE SALE

SATURDAY 14th OCTOBER 2pm

DAMERHAM VILLAGE HALL SP6 3HN

CLASSIFIEDS

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In aid of St George’s Church Donations from 10am

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Somerset Sight - Going For Over 100 Years

Somerset Sight is a local charity that has been supporting sight impaired people across Somerset for over a hundred years and in 2019 we proudly won the Queens Award for Voluntary Service.

Yarlington Country House Car Boot and Classic Cars can only happen because Count and Countess De Salis very kindly offer up their beautiful grounds for us to put this on. The funds raised from this event allows Somerset Sight to keep expanding on the services we offer.

One of which is the Volunteer Visiting Service, whereby volunteers are matched locally with a sight impaired person for regular visits to help with a variety of tasks and for comfort and support. Full training is provided and we cover all reasonable expenses.

We hold monthly Social Groups for the visually impaired in various towns across Somerset. Our service users come along to have a chat and a coffee, and they share ideas and information about living with sight loss.

We have a Mobile Advisory Service which travels across the whole of Somerset offering information, advice and visual aids for people with sight loss. There are lots of helpful gadgets and interesting resources on board. The dates are on the website.

Outings and events are arranged throughout the year for service users and volunteers. We deliver regular ‘Seeing Life Differently Days’ for people who are coming to terms with sight loss. We provide Low Vision Clinics and offer Emotional Support sessions via telephone. We have seen a big increase in the use of IT by our service users, so now offer IT support.

If you are interested in volunteering with us or any of our other services, please do call on 01823 333818 to find out more or email; admin@somersetsight.org.uk

For more information, head to their website: www.somersetsight.org.uk

LYN’S BINGO AT MARNHULL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

on Monday 4th September

Eye’s down at 7pm.

SHERBORNE DIGBY HALL MONTHLY MARKET

Saturday September 2nd.10-3

Antiques, Arts, Crafts, Food & More Tel: 07717 454643

BACKGAMMON CLUB

next meeting Monday 4th September 7.30 pm. The board. Colin 07709 611926

CLASSICAL GUITAR CONCERT

Gary Ryan & Samantha Muir

Saturday 9th September 7pm

St. Laurence Church Holwell DT9 5LB

Tickets £15 Nave, £12 N. Aisle (restricted view) 01963 23428

budgells@hotmail.co.uk

JUMBLE SALE at Marnhull

Royal British Legion Sodom

Lane DT101HR on September 9th. Doors open at 10.15am

TURNPIKE SHOWGROUND

CAR BOOT SALE SUNDAY

10th SEPTEMBER

Sellers 8.30am

Cars £5, Vans & Trailers £10 Buyers 9.30am - £2 per vehicle Turnpike Showground Motcombe SP7 9PL

SHACKLETON AND ENDURANCE

TALK BY MENSUN BOUND

Thursday 14th September at 6.30pm

Batcombe Village Hall

Tickets at £17.50 from Eventbrite.com in aid of Royal British Legion

MARSTON MAGNA VILLAGE HALL hosting The Askew Sisters concert Saturday September 23rd 7pm.

Tickets £12/ £8 concessions P.copp@tomjameseurope.com

Sunday24th September2023

TurnpikeShowground SP7 9PL (B 3081)

InHand, Harness, Turnout, Ridden, Ladies Cart Classes, FunDogShowTu

Adults£10

C ildrenunder16FR

Advan edTi kets£8 S

Secrets of church to be revealed

A TOWN church is opening its doors and welcoming visitors on September 9 and 10 as part of a nationwide event and introducing visitors to some fascinating information about the place of worship.

“There will be trips up the tower and

“There will be guided tours around the church and activities especially designed

and snacks served in the Grove Buildings.

Play tells war-time love story

A STAGE play set in Dorset that tells the story of a struggles will be performed

The new adaptation of will be staged at The Corn front and Peter on the battlefront and the trauma.

with the aftermath of crisis as they make sense of their changed lives.

The play and the novel tackle strong themes of abuse that make them unsuitable for a younger

the production said. The play begins in 2005 when the older Peter and Ella are invited to watch a which the local drama group has chosen to perform.

wanted to tell a story that turned the tables on the usual narrative about war and look at the unspeakable traumas

the lives of women at home. All proceeds from the performance will go to West Welfare Committee. Harry Cockerill and Tilda Sansom will play the young Chrissie White will play the contemporary couple. available on the night and is also available in bookshops and online. The performance is being sponsored by Purple Business and Personal Dorchester.

Nuanced writing about the Home Front has become increasingly popular in including Atonement and

The performance is set to get underway at 7.30pm on in High East Street. Tickets to availability.

SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023

• Digby Memorial Church Hall

speaker Sara Jacson will talk about the work of the local

• Lillington at 9.30am.

• Celebration communion and with the Bishop of Sherborne.

will be held on Saturdays in the abbey at 7.30pm. The band of the Grenadier Guards performs on September 23 (6.30pm) and Choir on September 30.

• Anglican High Mass at Wimborne St Giles Sunday of each month at 11am.

• Blandford Methodist Church invited to Sunday services at 10.45am and to stay for per meal. Phone Joyce Wild on 07817 505543 to book. The

steward John Cornish on 07799 516735 or leave a message.

• Chalbury Church

Holy Communion.

Family Service.

• Our Lady’s RC Church, Marnhull 9.30am and 6pm.

• Shaftesbury Quakers (Society of Friends) one hour each Sunday from Shaftesbury SP7 8BB.

• Sherborne Abbey

Prayer; The Sepulchre Chapel. Communion with Homily; The Ecumenical Holy Communion;

Newton Communion; second Sunday Communion; second and fourth Communion.

• St Peter’s, Hinton St Mary Communion.

• St Thomas’, Lydlinch

11am Holy Communion. Third

• Shapwick Communion.

• Sherborne Quakers Sundays 10.30am in the

Everyone welcome.

• Witchampton Church

Communion at Charlton worship at Spetisbury; 11am

• Cheap Street Church, Sherborne

and music on the second Sunday of the month at 6.30pm. Everyone welcome.

Holy Communion; The Sepulchre Chapel. Third Friday

Remembering the Fallen. Communion; The Sepulchre Chapel.

Holy Communion.

• Sherborne Community Larder

• Sherborne Abbey new venue and time in the Sepulchre Chapel on prayer group but aims to provide an opportunity to share meditation with fellow Christians.

• Sherborne Abbey meditation sessions will be held in the Sepulchre Chapel on

helpful if anyone who would like to attend contacted the emailed burgoyne.marl@gmail. com.

• Sherborne Abbey concerts

• Churches in The Donheads, Charlton, East Knoyle, Semley and Sedgehill of friendly people are available 830174.

• Gillingham Methodist Church (about one hour). Admission

two manual William Sweetland organ restored and enlarged in details and updates visit the website at or phone 07817 379006.

• Hinton Martell

Holy Communion.

• Horton Church Communion.

• Horton & Chalbury village hall

• Kingston Lacy

Holy Communion. Fourth

• Sacred Heart, Tisbury, and All Saints’ Wardour Catholic Parish

Wardour 10.30am.

• St Benedict’s RC Church, Gillingham

• St John’s (CofE) Church, Enmore Green, Shaftesbury Service every Sunday at 11.15am; parish communion on prayer services every other Sunday.

• St Mary’s, Sturminster

Close DT9 4DU every Friday run by volunteers and facilitated

return members receive at least three times that value in food and sundries. To sign up referral not needed nor is it means

request a form from

• Sherborne Abbey visitors The abbey is open to visitors

abbey may close when private services are taking place.

WEST CAMEL INDEPENDENT METHODISTS, meeting at All Saints Church, BA22 7QB. Sunday September 3rd. 4pm. United “Sunday @ Four” with tea. Sunday September 10th. 6pm –evening worship. Sunday September 17th. 6pm – Service led by Marion Field of the Mission Aviation Fellowship. Sunday September 24th. 6pm – Evening worship. Contact: 01935 850838 or

SHAFTESBURY TEAM BENEFICE - 3rd September

St Peters 9.30 All Age Worship St James 9.30 Parish Communion Enmore Green 11.15 Parish Communion Motcombe 18.00 Evening Communion 18.30 Margaret Marsh Creation Sunday Evensong 10th September. St Peters 9.30 Parish Communion Motcombe

Enmore Green 11.15 Morning Prayer Melbury Abbas 11.15 Matins St James 18.00 Pilgrim Service

SHAFTESBURY Arts Centre

looking for cast members for two forthcoming productions. believe.

Barrie dwelt on the innocence and simple belief in the world of make believe.

And this gentle panto with

forest folk and pirates is a and funny.

A variety of parts is children.

The interest evening at the arts centre.

The show runs from January

directed by Sophia Ruel. This play will take audiences back to the golden age of British radio broadcasting with three murder mystery plays in one performance.

Classical guitarists at church

THE Friends of Holwell Church are staging a classical guitar concert by Gary Ryan and Samantha Muir at the church next weekend.

The programme will include works

South American music and new compositions by Gary himself.

The concert is at St Laurence Church, Holwell (DT9 5LB) on Saturday,

Although it is not currently a legal requirement, please consider wearing a face covering to protect yourself and others when visiting the Tivoli.

Tickets, including a glass of wine or a – restricted view – available from Bishops Caundle shop and Keith Budgell budgells@hotmail. co.uk.

The concert is in aid of St Laurence Church and Holwell Bridge Restoration Project.

silent pauses help create tension and drama around the room.

The interest evening is on 7.30pm at the arts centre.

The show runs from

rehearsals start at the end of October.

Anyone who would like to be involved but cannot make the interest evenings should contact

JESUS REVOLUTION (12A) BAY CITY ROLLERS

AND THEN COME THE NIGHTJARS (15)

Sunday 17th September 7.30pm Tickets

1999: THE ULTIMATE PRINCE EXPERIENCE

BARRY STEELE PRESENTS: THE ROY ORBISON STORY

AYNSLEY LISTER & HIS BAND

OF PHILADELPHIA & MOTOWN

THE MUSIC OF LIONEL RITCHIE

Gary Ryan is at St Laurence Church, Holwell

Neil strikes chord with choral group

(WCS) has welcomed Neil Christmas concert.

musical director in several WCS feels lucky to have him pick up the baton with them. He stepped in when the looking to recruit at that time.

position there and then. have been appointed musical director of Wincanton Choral Society.

“On the programme this year are two of the most popular works there are in the

“New members are most and look forward to getting

Rehearsals for the concert on

September 11.

The choral society is always and anyone interested is invited needed.

For more information visit

Gugg on 01963 363456 or

Doug Allan is at Westlands Entertainment Venue in Yeovil

Window on wildlife

on his critically acclaimed new tour of England.

and

will look back over his successes and setbacks during 35 years of natural history

The show also gives his perspective on climate change

wild places. days when animals behave spectacularly right in front of your lens.

“And other quieter times when a deeper understanding alive there. moments of truth and how

He is at the Westlands available from

friendly and somewhat quirky national comedy circuit who have supported big names such

Tickets for the event

Doors open at 7.30pm with fans can take their own drinks. All proceeds will be shared between the Big Yellow Bus include adult material which

Plenty of parking is available outside the venue in Station

Panto auditions date

PANTO director Ross Lund has issued an invitation to a read through and auditions for Charlton Horethorne Amateur

The Frog Prince, by Stephen Duckham, in association with NODA Ltd.

It is at the village hall in Charlton Horethorne on Sunday, chaps.panto@ gmail.com.

Musical director Neil Moore

New diagnostic centre in pipeline

across West Dorset received results for their GCSEs last the results will have determined future prospects with regard to the grades they wanted. student and would like some hear from you to discuss your situation.

engagement event to understand the details about the development of a new standalone community

District Hospital. The new centre will ultimately give NHS patients in Somerset and those residing in the north of West Dorset quicker access to ultimately informs their treatment and care. Once

centre will be open seven days a

Chris Loder

week and provide more than outpatient appointments a year. This development is

numerable positive implications for people living in the catchment area of Yeovil District Hospital in West audiology will all be available

at the new centre. The announcement follows the way in the south of the constituency at Dorset County new Emergency Department and Critical Care Unit is being constructed.

to recognise the site as being the

The company is a large employer of people from across the West Dorset constituency

grandparents that worked for the company decades ago.

attended a small ceremony at Sherborne School for the repatriation of a number of items belonging to Alan Turing. been returned since they were removed from the school in

items are now back where they belong. Turing attended the

undertaken at Bletchley Park

business. The event was a brilliant opportunity to truly appreciate the heritage of which for decades has employed local people and

of whom have parents and

momentum going to ensure that possessions returned to the school for all to appreciate.

New MP heads out on ‘summer tour’

parcel of land which will

Somerton and Frome

have been doing. After winning wonderful opportunity to get out and about across the constituency and deal with the large amount of casework left outstanding by the previous constituency surgeries and have recently held a summer tour reaching out to many towns and villages in the constituency. The

other towns and villages along the way.

visit to Plotgate Community Agriculture (CSA) farm near celebrate the purchase a new

was actually a string of baler old penknife!

people took the time to come and welcome me into their communities and spend time them and listening to what people want me to do for them in Parliament. A big thank you groups and businesses who

pleasure.

constituency and employing a in Parliament on September 4 once summer recess ends.

promised to be an active

has a problem in the out with my team and the local Somerton and Frome voted for demanding better local health living crisis and a fair deal for time. at if you have any concerns or would like to arrange a surgery session.

Conservative MP for West Dorset

Liberal Democrat MP for Somerton & Frome Sarah Dyke

Grey mare to a white horse

second defence ministerial visit always pressured with very little time for anything other than was occupied by the Russians early last year as they threatened to enter the capital before they were repelled by the

No decent person can fail to be upset by what happened in Bucha. As the aggressors are moved ever further back

steel ourselves for the revelation of more horrors.

The small crumb of comfort is that these days evidence is

Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire

Dr Andrew Murrison

much more readily gathered than in the years preceding the

wherever they lurk in the chain of command and whichever out and held accountable for achieve it.

people who are either concerned that small boat asylum seekers are being welcomed ashore and that they are being imprisoned accommodation. Both sets of correspondents want to know have to be managed decently

iconic white horse being restored to its full glory after was a pleasure to inspect the work at Bratton Camp with English Heritage. The monument is probably not as ancient as some of our other well loved by residents and travellers. The horse was likely carved to commemorate the in nearby Edington. This is the one in which Alfred defeated constituency can properly be said to have witnessed the dawn of what we know as England. A proud boast.

never fails to bring a smile to my face.

How Portugal embraces wind power

with our daughter in Portugal. We have been doing this for most of the past 10 years or so the number of power turbines throughout the length and breadth of that long narrow nation.

Portugal produces 85% of its power needs by this method and thus is virtually free of reliance on Russia for gas and the impact that would have on prices for consumers in the Portugal can aid its neighbour situated to catch those Atlantic winds.

where our geographical position on the Atlantic edge of Europe puts us in a similar situation and yet we are much slower to adapt to the change required to

convert our energy production

a meagre amount of wind

authorities are still reluctant to agree plans. Take the Navatus

To those who see such installations as blots on the question. Where do they think our future energy supplies in world?

Perhaps we should make which Eastern Europe was before the invasion of Ukraine. Not a political option.

Perhaps we should use every last drop of natural oil and gas from the North Sea and even

is to go full tilt on a green agenda with a massive Starmer. This has to be an urgent action from day one of

interesting report issued last Statistics that showed the average pay increase for the companies was 16% in 2022.

and many more were being held back by this Government to paltry amounts like 6%. Where

a further denial of the inevitable.

The median FTSE 100 chief from 108 times in 2021 and 79 times in 2020.

Alan Cross, on behalf of Dorset Labour

‘Homes strategy not released yet...’

DORSET Council has published in the New 18).

party commentator Greg

“Dorset Council has not released an updated housing strategy. A consultation is asking people to tell us what is

“The housing strategy will not be produced until the consultation and engagement process comes to an end on

October 2.

“The document referred to in

which provides a picture of the current housing climate in Dorset.

MP checks out white horse restoration

“We would also add that the housing strategy and the local plan are two separate functions.

“A local plan focuses on strategy has a much wider remit and includes both new and

welcomed changes to Enterprise

such as the organisation in the county.

sponsorship and core local authorities will instead take on functions currently delivered it has brought his West Dorset constituency.

council plans to respond to housing issues in Dorset.

“This is an important

not want respondents to falsely believe that this consultation solely relates to the

The restoration work comes after a campaign to spruce up the much-loved local landmark.

involved, including local volunteers, for restoring our white horse. It’s once again a prominent landmark visible across the town and by travellers passing by.”

He is pictured atop the ‘white horse’ with English

having around 10% of the population in Dorset spread over 400 square miles.

“Preference has historically been given to more urban areas in the such as Poole and Christchurch.

questionable as to funding has been

we will start to see a more representative and fairer distribution of funding to areas which need it.

“The Government will now support local authorities to take on functions currently delivered

authorities who decide how to

SOUTH West Wiltshire MP AndrewMurrison was at Bratton Camp to view the transformation by English Heritage of Westbury’s iconic chalk carving from ‘grey mare’ back to ‘white horse.’

‘There’s better and cheaper alternatives to the tunnel’

and on visionary research for means of storing energy.

done! schools is markedly better.

Why are Wimborne children not treated the same? Are they in some way inferior?

Stonehenge.

take 10 minutes longer to Amesbury on a good day.

Regarding the Stonehenge

their National Treasure being violated; people living further west in Somerset and Devon are in favour of a tunnel or anything

more business.

The tunnel scheme comprises constructing eight miles of dual carriageway from Amesbury to

dual carriageway southern loop

of Amesbury but north of Boscombe Down plus an carriageway A345 link to Old

fuel use will fall away naturally. need is heat.

Burning gas to make electricity to turn into heat makes no sense.

Mike Keatinge

Sherborne

Government Ombudsman and including involving the relevant Dr D S Biddle Wimborne

mile A303 Sparkford to itself.

carriageway northern loop from been considered. Honiton? or Taunton.

Robert Chalke Bruton

County Council eventually agreed to necessary road safety measures for the young children attending the new Wimborne First School.

These basic and necessary safety measures included lines.

All quite standard in the of some urgency given that the lives of small children are at increased risk until they are carried out.

light or no street light!

clear day to witness the near misses at this road calming scheme.

frequently put the arrow back up to try and keep it safe for the unsuspecting driver.

We have a new car game in

Entertainment for most age groups. There do seem to be a large number!

electricity.

including new demands such as recharging for electric cars and potentially domestic heating.

nor the transmission capacity to get renewables to the right place.

Since most renewables are

would say there are better and cheaper alternatives.

southern loop from Parkhouse Wylye running south of

security of supply and on scarce imported materials for batteries. secure and increased generation strengthening the national grid

Lyndi d’Ambrumenil via email

Hedgehog sign stolen

especially the hedgehogs we commissioned a sign.

The aim was to draw attention to the fact they frequently cross West

the number sadly squashed.

The sign was placed

favourite crossing point on the afternoon of August 6 and it

was well received by locals. it was stolen.

As the sign is a alert they will know its history and it is hoped report their suspicions appropriately.

Carl Johnston

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Antiques & Collectibles Advertiser’s announcement

Quality period furniture aplenty

Wellington chest.

The sale also includes

AN

quality traditional furniture in weekend.

good quality period furniture and complement the clean modern look people prefer nowadays.

Among the furniture for sale

painted console table with

militaria and musical instruments. the colour catalogue at or days on Wednesday and enquiries about probate or full house clearances phone

September 13. The sale features iconic gold bracelet watch (pictured)

Antiques & Collectables Sale

circumnavigate a stunning

The auction includes a customary selection of precious silver.

Nestled within is the iridescent charm of an 1823

reverse with St George and the to hold a command over the auction world and with pieces be a popular and bountiful auction.

online platforms. including a fully illustrated

auction highlights

A Chinese famille rose bowl decorated with chrysanthemums and birds. Sold for £3,100.

Duchess’ painting

drawing by the Duchess of Rutland of her daughter made a

The furniture also performed well with a very large antique mahogany and fabric wardrobe were among a collection of

on September 28 and the auction on September 29. Consignments are now being accepted for these auctions as well for the Specialist 20th September.

Acreman can take in everything from single items to complete collections.

Gill Norman on 07908 333577

Graham Oakley studio auction

CHARTERHOUSE has been instructed to auction the Graham Oakley archive of drawings.

away in Dorchester last year,” said Richard Bromell, from the auction house.

illustrator and author, he is perhaps most famous for his positively charming Church Mice book series, and in his will, he generously left his the Children.”

reserve by Charterhouse Auctioneers on Wednesday, All the lots, and live internet bidding, can be found at www.charterhouse-auction. com

3PH.

GENERAL ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES

Thursday 28th September

JEWELLERY, SILVER & WATCHES AUCTION

Friday 29th September

Viewing Wednesday 27th September 10am - 5pm

Oakley lots of original artwork will be sold without

Richard Bromell and the Charterhouse Team are available for advice and valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne, on rb@ charterhouse-auction.com

We are now consigning items for our September auction and our specialist sales.

Sampson the Cat and the Church studio sale

Collectors auction is coming up

Drawing by Duchess of Rutland of her daughter

Antiques & Collectibles

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Bloomsbury beauty sells

by Richard Kay still life

recently.

celebrated Bloomsbury School 1978) and depicts a cluttered

That brief description of its composition suggests a rather the price.

This picture was appealingly

tirelessly for another half century after he had completed this work and it had been Association.

the writer and keen Grant collector Sir Hugh Walpole

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during the period of almost

75 years.

The picture had a technique that showed the swift accomplishment of a highly balanced subtle shadows with and the almost humble arrangement ennobled the simpler aesthetic appeal of the

The whole picture had an air was as well observed as a the 17th century.

scale belied an irresistible from across a crowded

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by Amy Brenan, Director of Street, Wareham

THE sapphire is one of the most recognisable gemstones and is the birthstone for and faithfulness.

This may also be why it is the stone associated with a 45th anniversary!

Sapphires were worn as far back as Greek times but the classic naturally grown sapphire became more common in late 19th and early 20th centuries stunning sapphire and diamond engagement ring that the then the current Princess of Wales.

Even as far back as the 14th becoming more common with nobility during that time.

this incredible stone but it comes in a rainbow of colours incredibly rare.

One of the most famous and largest sapphires in the world is each side.

Silk Road Rugs

it was stolen in 1964 and then retrieved.

Another of the largest stones

a team of workmen digging a

310kg and is said to be worth special gemstone.

We have moved to new premises –ready to welcome new and old customers. I have a large private collection of French and English antique furniture, antique architectural items, interesting antiquities and objects d’art for home et gardens. I return to Dorset monthly with fresh items from my collection. Open 7 days, but please check as I may be away on delivering.

I look forward to your visit!

The sapphire is the birthstone for September, representing truth and faithfulness, and is associated with a 45th anniversary

the water-lily

by Sally Gregson

THERE is something calming

seems to lend another dimension to the design and the planting.

and blue skies inspired the impressionist painter Claude paint it every morning. He did not allow the plants to surrounding water and its

Europe. Now US nurserymen are breeding plants such as N.

yellow blooms have a peachy glow and purple mottled leaves; and N

varieties are being bred to resist fungal disease that spreads to

breeding varieties with less vigour than our enthusiastic North European native humbler gardens. He was

Best advice is always to buy young plants at a specialist nursery that keeps its tanks free of duckweed and raises them in plants are fully hardy and will our modern warm springs and every summer produces

How to clean the garden pond

by Sally Gregson

the only day available the rain pours down in torrents.

enthusiastic and the family is on holiday. Choose a typically wet summer day with nowhere to go.

Then take the plunge. Empty

the pond is emptied by about to the nasty gunk at the bottom.

Late spring is probably the ideal time to clean a pond, but about now is a good time, too

Take out all the pond plants

potting them in aquatic compost specially developed for pond plants. This compost is low in nutrients to avoid too much nitrogen that causes the pond water to go green from

Place the plants in a shady corner while you attend to the stones on the bottom of the pond. They should be individually scrubbed to rid

but it need not be such a pond will stay in balance.

should not be neglected. Algal blooms quickly grow and get

completely shade the water surface preventing pond plants from growing.

too numerous and the water is small bale of barley straw. This

water moving constantly is always recommended. And be careful if you put in tadpoles in spring that there is no algal growth in their water.

alkaline tap water. And the glinting water will soon attract

back again.

It’s best buy young water-lilies at a specialist nursery that keeps its tanks free of duckweed and raises them in the UK

start of autumn

days and cooler temperatures are here with the arrival of September.

to do in the garden.

Now is a good time to have a

away the barbecue and probably tidy the greenhouse and deal with algae spreading on the fence.

stems and leaves from vegetable salads.

courgettes sparsely as their production period is coming to

autumn and winter vegetables

vegetables are harvested

bough can lead to rot and disease setting in.

Now is also a good time to tidy garden borders. Remove weeds and old mulch. Cut back any trees and shrubs that are overgrown and deadhead spent

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How to cope with a new school year

by Alice Johnsen

sand and dust down the school

children may feel about the new support your child and yourself approaches.

your child is feeling? Their them. Sometimes it is helpful to remind ourselves that our thoughts about something coming up can be aggravated by

really is worse than the event. Encourage your child to focus

know.

channels of communication as open as you can. Short unloading the shopping together. Snatched chats about how they are sleeping or how they are going to get their kit

from you the older they are. You can tell a lot about how someone is feeling about something by the way they are

that as your lead into asking them more direct questions such school are you looking forward and short and allow your child to use their own way of answering. Avoid the temptation to answer for them.

a good and a bad thing. Be are setting from phone habits to

They will be tired. They will them decompress but be ready to listen when they want to tell you.

can be really helpful for them if worrying you and show how you are going to address that concern.

At the end of the school day.

facing an empty house for the Syndrome soon.

Blackberry brandy a delicious health-giving pick me up

by Fiona Chapman

THE summer seems to have

incredible that the leaves are starting to turn on some of the trees and there is an abundance of blackberries and hawthorns all ripe and ready for picking.

August!

the actual act of picking

long as you have long trousers

most enormous amount this

morning. They are huge and succulent and totally delicious. This is what we should all be

overactive or if you get lots of underactive.

Resveratrol will also help to regulate glucose levels and fats diabetes and high cholesterol; it protects the brain and the

blood pressure and heart

Blackberries provide lots of vitamin C and K as well as manganese, and contain large amounts of Siala/Pixabay

the sugar and butter not so good!

long winter months ahead. Blackberries provide lots of and helps to moderate the immune system. This is important in things like allergies when the immune system is

Blackberries go so well with what we should be eating.

our diet. They are high in vital vitamins and help with gut health as well as keeping the

a fresh herb tincture and should be treated as such! The blackberries need to be picked on a very dry day and put into a brandy over the blackberries and make sure they are they will go mouldy and then ruin the whole tincture. This should be left to steep for a few months in a dark cupboard then

depths of winter!

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Meditations in of the sky above

by Susanna Curtin

THE swifts have now departed for their African home and the nights are drawing in. The countryside is slowly turning rose hips and berries are beginning to ripen.

nothing quite like being under an August sky. so absorbed by their surrounds

to the equator.

as it contains the weather systems and the cloudy dramas

thunderstorms.

Above the troposphere are four other atmospheric layers. rises to 31 miles high. This is so they can escape most of our turbulent weather systems.

that creeps eerily and silently around our planet into outer which satellites orbit the earth. and monstrous.

made from restless evaporating particles that escape the earth vegetation. But if clouds were and condense back into liquid water or ice crystals that clouds

are formed and become visible. dark grey clouds crashing past uncontrollable and frightening. aircraft eventually escaped into the blue above them. drama is unfolding. Angelic

devious black storm clouds are gathering.

the sky became part of the fabric of my everyday very early on in four important ways

symbols in the clouds with my of looking up is entwined with the people who showed me how the sky shapes our day.

are still air molecules at this level and when tiny bits of rock and dust from space descend the heavens in August. the thermosphere. Outer space

you have ever been lucky enough to see the aurora borealis or australis then you would have been watching the colourful light activity of a solar storm in the thermosphere which rises to 440 miles high.

400186

we are in it? For weather scientists the sky refers only to

220 miles above Earth. You can often see its large bright light

Dorset Multiple Sclerosis Society are opening a new social club in North Dorset based in Shaftesbury.

Hoax but a message for us all

by Barbara Cossins

4 programme

about it or people may have mentioned it in conversation.

sat and watched it in horror.

Gregg Wallace was the presenter and the celebrity chef supposedly grown from human must have been watching a horror movie and kept saying to

wonder what could be manufactured for real.

We are already eating lots of ingredients. household budgets on food for their families.

It is important to teach children how to cook, says Barbara

Cossins

Andrzej Rembowski/ Pixabay

educating them on how to eat

knowing where their food has come from and what is in it.

The chemicals in processed foods are designed to make us

obesity risk and impacting our health. None of this is good news.

support our British farmers more than ever right now.

the full story was published in Thank goodness for that.

food manufacturing industry is

household income on what they eat at home.

children how to cook. We should be encouraging and

honest food labelling is vital for essential to read the list of ingredients on food packaging before you buy. You have the are eating and where it has come from.

We are all are busy people

couple of minutes reading a label could make all the Farmers are really struggling with supermarkets cutting their prices below the real cost of food production. Selling it for less than it costs to produce fabulous British food heritage. and seasonal whenever possible.

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Chipotle – the key to a smokin’ chilli con carne

by Lorraine Gibson

and in recipes that call for smoky undertones.

“A chipotle chilli is a smoked chilli tsar and festival director of The Great Dorset Chilli

chilli con carne. pure with no added spices.

“This recipe is my standard have in the larder or fridge.

There’s no prizes for making a chilli so hot it can’t be eaten, but a mild

Retain the water to add later.

Instructions

then turn the heat down a bit and add the onion and celery. Sweat for 15 mins until

freshest chillies.

con carne by adding hot chilli powder or more chopped

teaspoon of cocoa powder for soy sauce or anchovies for

the dry spices and herbs and stir for 5 minutes.

brown the mince.

tomato puree and cook to remove the bitterness. Add back and bay leaf. simmer for three hours to let the need to add more salt. Best brown rice and a dollop of crème fraiche.

he says.

smokiness with the chipotle

Anchos are dried and ripened

as a paste in some supermarkets.

Recipe by Miles Halton –inspired by Antony Worrall

Thompson

Ingredients

beef for colour)

Enford Farm Shop

Durweston DT11 0QW

Half a pig approx £130.

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hotter fresh chilli varieties like pros and cons of using chilli powder.

powder is often a blend of

1 heaped dsp ground coriander

2 heaped dsp ground cumin

1 heaped tsp smoked paprika

2 dsp oregano

1 bay leaf

1 heaped tsp ground black pepper

1 heaped tsp salt

350ml beef stock

2 tins chopped tomatoes

1 tsp of chipotle paste

boiling water then chopped.

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late for work.

payment methods used across found that 20% compared it to was as stressful as opening a bill and 9% as bad as going to the dentist.

Almost half (47%) of motorists in the parking altogether because the more than 10 minutes trying to pay for a space.

favourite payment method is an followed by a parking app (26%) and then a ticket machine research.

to Park service which enables cashless payments directly via its infotainment system.

The service automatically

driver has entered using the payments automatically.

Pay to Park is being trialled in continental Europe but will future.

2012 (12) Nissan Qashqai+2 1.6DCi Tekna 7 Seat SUV 5dr. 130bhp, diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, 7 seats, large boot in 5 seat mode, high seating position, leather, heated seats, sat nav, 360 degree cameras, cruise control, Bluetooth, auto lights & wipers, sunroof, upto 60mpg economy, 74,100 miles .......................£7450

2017 (17) Peugeot 108 1.2 Allure 5dr. 82bhp, petrol, 5 speed manual gearbox, reverse camera, touch screen, auto lights, hill start assist, Bluetooth, air con, alloys, key-less entry system, 38,900 miles ............................................................£7650

2016 (66) Skoda Yeti Outdoor 1.2TSi SE 5dr. 110bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, high seating, big boot, sat nav, parking sensors, cruise control, Bluetooth, hill start assist, cambelt replaced, 53,900 mile ...........................................

£12650

2020 (20) Suzuki Vitara 1.4 BoosterJet SZ-T Automatic SUV 5dr. 140bhp, petrol, 6 speed automatic gearbox, high seating, big boot, cruise control, Bluetooth, sat nav, reverse camera, hill start assist, 18,500 miles ...............................

£17250

2022 (72) Vauxhall Astra 1.2T Ultimate Automatic 5dr. 130bhp, petrol, 8 speed automatic gearbox, ½ leather, heated seats, heated steering wheel, parking sensors, reverse cameras, sat nav, auto lights & wipers, main beam assist, sign recognition, lane keeping aid, adaptive cruise, sunroof, hill start assist, only 450 miles .........................................................................................................

£22950

2014 (14) Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Design Automatic Estate 5dr. 115bhp, petrol, 6 speed automatic gearbox, flat fold rear seats, large boot, parking sensors, cruise control, alloys, air con, 41,900 miles ............................................................

£8250

2008 (58) Volkswagen Transporter 1.9TDi T28 SWB Van. 102bhp, diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, converted day van, carpet lining, glazed side door & tailgate, rock `n’ roll bed, power converter, big wheels, side bars, air con, parking sensors, cruise control, 154,500 miles .........................................................

£8500

2011 (11) Mini Clubman 1.6 Cooper Estate 5dr. 122bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, partial leather, parking sensors, Bluetooth, hill start assist, air con, alloys, decent boot, 82,500 miles .................................................................

£5850

eBay searches tell a tale on vehicle security

prevention products bought on eBay has uncovered what drivers are buying and their most security conscious areas in eBay analysed the key including steering wheel locks

This was then compared to Surrey.

Drivers being more security conscious comes at a time when car thefts are on the rise in some areas.

recorded a 12% increase in car placed fourth on the list and Truro and Doncaster.

Parts and Accessories also looked at the wider product increase in searches for the 125% increase for the phrase

Searches for the phrase ‘car security system’ increased 136% in the space of a year to May 2023

the signal between the car key and vehicle to reduce the risk of the car being stolen remotely.

category lead for parts and purchases made on eBay and

do everything they can to protect their vehicle.

“Having a car stolen can

containing all of the correct equipment, a fun Fiat 500 with Abarth credentials, a specially restored Renault Alpine GTA by the Car SOS Team, a lady owned low mileage pristine Jaguar XK8 Coupe, a BMW Z3 2.8 Roadster with hardtop, and a rare 1952 Austin A40 Jensen-bodied Sports.

Military folk will love the 1942 Jeep MB complete with mock machine gun, and for late holiday fun is a VW T3 Camper. Open air motoring can be found via a

but there are a huge range of items which can help prevent cherished classic or a more modern model.

“At a time when we see more reports of vehicles being stolen and more sophisticated

can help protect their vehicle

rare split screen Morris Minor MM Tourer, and for lovers of a solid roof, there’s a Riley Elf and its cousin, a beautiful Wolseley Hornet, plus a Morris Isis Series II.

There’s an array of exciting vehicles on offer in Dorset Vintage and Classic Auctions’ Autumn Sale, to be held on Thursday 7th September.

Bikers will be bidding for a Vespa 150 with a rare Commercial Sidecar one moment, then be amongst the heavy metal such as a 1991 Triumph Trophy 1200/4, plus a 2003 Bonneville, and a Suzuki GSX. A rare and beautifully built 1950s Triton 500cc and a 1951 Sunbeam S8, restored to S7 Deluxe

the sale, as is an Ariel Colt and a BSA Bantam.

Meanwhile seekers of luxury motors can compete for a brace of Bentleys, a Mk VI and an R-Type, an immaculate Auntie Rover P4 100, a very British American Chrysler Richmond Six and a prewar Triumph Vitesse. There’s also a vintage Riley Lynx for restoration and a Talbot BD75 Special. Those who prefer their transportation to be of a sportier kind are well served by a mighty Dax Tojeiro Cobra 427 5.7 V8

BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY

PETER HARRIS

Happy 50th Birthday, lots of love Tracy.

PUBLIC NOTICES

Town and Country Planning (Development Management

COLIN AND SANDRA PITMAN

Congratulations on your 60th Wedding Anniversary 14th September

Love and best wishes from all the family

ANNOUNCEMENT

Proposed development at: The Stables Long Mead, Melway Lane, that an application is being made by: Mr Clive Knight for planning permission to: Demolish stables and storage building, erect 1 number dwelling, garage, workshop and plant room (alternative scheme to P-Ful-2022-00197)

Local Planning Authority to whom the application is being submitted: Dorset Council, County Hall, Colliton Park, Dorchester, Any owner of the land or tenant who wishes to make representations about this application should write to the Council within 21 days of this notice.

Signatory: Mr Stephen Graeser (Agent - Stephen Graeser Planning)

Date: 1st September 2023

Statement of owners’ rights: The grant of planning permission unless there is some provision to the contrary in an agreement or lease.

Statement of agricultural tenants’ rights: The grant of planning agricultural tenants’ security of tenure. interest the unexpired term of which is not less than seven years. ‘Tenant’ means a tenant of an agricultural holding any part of which is comprised in the land.

LICENSING ACT 2003

Notice is given that The Chedington Court Estate Ltd has applied to Dorset Council for a full variation of a premises

Wyke Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4NW for regulated entertainment and the provision of alcohol generally between the hours of 09:00 and 23:00 Mondays to Saturdays, and 10:00 and 16:00 Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Any interested party or responsible authority may make representations by e-mailing: Licensing@dorsetcouncil. gov.uk or writing to, Licensing, Dorset Council, County Hall, this notice.

The licensing register and details of this application may be inspected by contacting the licensing Section during normal

knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection

DATE: 24th August 2023

AFTER OVER 30 YEARS THE BISON CENTRE AT BUSH FARM,WEST KNOYLE WILL BE CLOSING ITS DOORS

The owners Lord and Lady Seaford are retiring and the farm has been sold. The gift shop will be holding a 50% sale of all marked goods on Saturday 9th September from 10am - 5pm.

WE WILL BE TAKING A SHORT BREAK FROM SATURDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2023 TO SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2023

THE TELEPHONE LINE DURING THIS PERIOD WILL THEREFORE BE CLOSEDUNTIL MONDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2023

ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORT MAY BE AVAILABLE VIA

DORSET PATIENT TRANSPORT BUREAU ON 0300 777 5555 OR

NHS HOSPITAL TRANSPORT ON 01278 727457

Announcements

FAYERS EVELYN

DEATHS

A dearly loved Mum, Granny/Nanny, Great Granny/Nanny. A private cremation, followed by a memorial service at on Wednesday 6th September at 2-30 pm.

Somerset Air Ambulance, may be made online by visiting www. close-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity

c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU Tel: 01258 453133

BRIAN GERALD RIDEOUT

Peacefully on the 14th August 2023. Brian aged 85 years. Much loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday, 4th September at 2pm.

The British Heart Foundation or Prostate Cancer UK. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570

CHRISTOPHER SIDNEY JOHN MARSH

Chris Marsh of Milton on Stour, passed away on 12th August at the Malthouse care home aged 87 years.

A much loved Father, Grandfather, Brother and friend to many. A thanksgiving service to take place at St Simon & St Judes Church, Milton on Stour at 11am September15th, for all that knew him. Following a private burial the Family wish attendees to join them at the Scout Hut for refreshments. Family Flowers only please, but donations for St Simon & St Judes Church and Gillingham St Mary Scout Group may be sent to Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors.

PALMER - BETTY KATHLEEN

of Bruton passed away peacefully on 9th August 2023 aged 96 years at The Glen Care Home. Betty will be greatly missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.

A private cremation will take place. A Thanksgiving Service will be held on Monday 11th September at St Mary’s Church, Bruton at 12:00 noon, where all are welcome, followed by the interment of Betty’s ashes at Bruton Cemetery at 1:15 pm.

Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth may be forwarded to Trotman Funeral Directors, Ashdene, Cranmore, Shepton Mallet, BA4 4QQ

MRS BETTY ROSE BANDY

Passed away peacefully at Yeovil Hospital on 14th August 2023 aged 89 years. Beloved wife of Brian.

donations if desired for cancer research UK. Service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on

DEBBIE JOY WALBRIDGE

Sadly passed away, aged 62, on Wednesday 16th of August at home surrounded by family. Much loved daughter, sister, wife, mum, nanny, and friend. Funeral service will take place at All

Thursday 7th September 12 o’clock. Black formal wear with a Colin Close Funeral Director for Debbie’s chosen charities.

JENNY HOUSE

passed away at Dorset county hospital on the 16th of August, aged 82. Loving wife of Bernard. Mum of Martin, Tracey, Tina and mother in law of Tim and Mark. Loving Aunty. Funeral service at Long Barrow, Harbour View on

Invited to wear Lilac or Mauve. Donations to The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and c/o Tapper Funeral Services

GORDON RICHARD JOLLIFFE

of Ludwell. Funeral service will take place at Salisbury Crematorium on Wednesday 13th September at 2pm.

Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury SP7 0BU.

KENNETH NICHOLAS ALFORD

Has sadly passed away on 16th August 2023. A Much-loved Husband to Maureen.

A special Dad and Father-in-law to Nicola & Paul, Tania & Andrew, Kerry & Richard.

A lovely Grandad to 10 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Service is taking place on 14th September 2023, at St James’ Church at 1pm.

CARDEN Pam

Pamela Nellie Passed away peacefully in Alderney hospital on 8th August aged 89. Loving wife to the late Colin, Mother to Philip and Wendy, Motherin-Law to Roger and Karen, Sister, Gran and Great Gran. Loved by everyone who knew her. Funeral service at Poole Crematorium (Halo Ceremony Hall) on Monday 11th September 2023 at welcome for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. Personal messages, memories and donations may be made online at www.oharafunerals.co.uk

JESSIE HUCKFIELD

Passed away 15th August. Sadly missed by her friends and her dog Queenie. Funeral at Tarrant Rushton Church at 11am on 14th

Colin Close Funeral Directors Tel: 01258 453133

DEATHS

CONSTANCE IDA BOWMAN “IDA”

Died Peacefully, Age 87 at The Cedars nursing home, Shaftesbury

Loving wife of Edred for the last 33 ½ years and Beloved wife of the late Richard Farwell who died 11th December 1987. She will be sadly missed by her daughter, Rosemary FarwellGrivet and Son, Mark Farwell. Sister, Pam and Brother Tony. SonWonderful Granny to Juliane Grivet, Nana to Catherine, Martin and Matthew. Great Nana to Lucy, Stanley, Adelaide, Sam, Harriet and Erin. An Aunt, Great Aunt, Great Great Aunt and Friend to so many people.

The Family will hold a private cremation however a Thanksgiving service for Ida’s life will be held for all who wish to attend at St Peter’s Church, Shaftesbury on Monday 18th September from 2.00pm. Family Flowers requested only however Donations in lieu are welcome in memory of Ida, Received gratefully to ‘the Friends of Westminster Memorial Hospital, Shaftesbury’ For further information, please contact Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Newell, Gillingham, SP8 4QL on 01747 822494.

MARSH MARILYN RENEE

Formerly of Charlton Musgrove. Passed peacefully away at Fir Villa, Marston Magna, aged 91 years.

Widow of David, mother to Andrew, Lorraine & Richard & loving grandmother & great-grandmother. Funeral service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 15th September 2023 at 2.00pm.

Donations in memory of Marilyn for Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS. Tel: 01963 31310. Please make cheques payable to the charity.

EILEEN HIGGINS

1st of August. In loving memory there will be a remembrance service September 11th at 2 o’clock at the Methodist Church, Cheap Street, Sherborne with tea and cake afterwards.

All welcome and invited to wear colours.

Thank you for all the care that she’s been given from everyone.

DAVID TRIM

Peacefully on the 19th August 2023 after a long illness bravely borne. Dave aged 70 years of Milborne Wick. Much loved Husband, Son, Dad, Grandad and Brother who will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.

Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday, 8th September at 1.20pm.

Multiple Sclerosis Society.

C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570

MAURICE JOHN HANNAM

Passed away peacefully on August 17th at home aged 94. Dearly loved husband of Joan, Father of Dawn and Trevor, Stepfather of Martin and Denise, Grandfather to Tom and Luke,

Funeral Service on Friday22nd September, 11am at Salisbury Crematorium followed by a service at 1.30pm St Mary’s Church Gillingham. A celebration of Maurice’s life will take place at Gillingham Social Club, Hardings Lane following the church service.

Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal and Motor Neurone Disease Association

c/o Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Newbury, Gillingham, SP8 4QL

Brian is rocket man

THE life of a popular Gillingham man was celebrated at a special memorial event that

member of the community in at the age of 76.

a desire to have his ashes sent carry out his wish. of 10 children.

a regular churchgoer and a popular member of the community.

especially have been so helpful the love felt there on Saturday said.

his ashes in a rocket to the song wonderful sight.

“The family would like to and his many friends in the community for attending his

from his second.

Family and friends of Brian Smith, inset, gathered in Gillingham

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Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance.

Recruitment

DAIRY PERSON REQUIRED to work with cows milked by robots. Varied work everything from calving cows to tractor work. Small friendly supportive team. Accommodation available. Full or Part time . Dorset/Somerset border. Tel 01935 812170

OAKWOOD TAXIS REQUIRE PART-TIME DRIVERS to cover various school runs in and around Dorset. Drivers can keep their area. Must be over 25. Could suit semi-retired person. No area knowledge test required. All expenses paid for. Average 4 hours per day, school time only. To arrange an interview please ring Andy on 01258 455555 or email oakwoodtaxis@aol.com.

SITUATIONS WANTED

PRIVATE EXPERIENCED CARER looking for block hour sits/ nights. Contact 07792063215

SELF EMPLOYED PA AVAILABLE for p/t hrs - diary management, overseeing house renovations, organising life admin to events & travel. References & CRB checked. Pls. call Camilla 07545825224

SELF EMPLOYED PROFESSIONAL LADY CARER with 30 years experience, available for all aspects of care from personal to more advanced. References, Insurance and CRB checked. Please call Sarah 07530 631847

Recruitment

FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPER/CARER. North Dorset

Seeking a housekeeper/carer for a gentlemen in his 80s living alone in North Dorset.

with proactive and organised outlook are key requirements. Core responsibilities include household management, light housework, laundry, grocery shopping, local driving errands & personal care when required. Private, self-contained accommodation provided and a competitive salary package To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter, outlining your relevant experience. nfallsopp@gmail.com

FULL-TIME BRICKLAYER/GROUND-WORKER required for immediate start for work around North Dorset. Good rates of pay, holiday & pension. Van supplied. Must be able to use own initiative and work independently. For more information, contact Simon on 07967 808045.

COMPTON MCRAE, Deli and cafe, Semley

Small family run business. Full or part-time positions. No evenings, no Sundays. Please call 01747 448750 or email bill@comptonmcrae.com

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TRAINEE SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST:

Would you love a role that is varied and exciting, in a fast growing consultancy business where no two days are ever the same?

Bachelor’s Degree or Strong A-levels required

Mear (Wiltshire) with no access to public transport. Full-time (37.5hours)

Starting Salary £21,250 to £22,500

For more information, please email careers@asesoria-group.com

FULL TIME, SELF EMPLOYED LABOURER NEEDED. Call Simon 07847 659881

GROUND PERSON AND GENERAL HELP, BETWEEN GILLINGHAM AND MERE. THREE DAYS A WEEK.

The Position may suite an older person/or semi-retired person who enjoys being outdoors.

Duties include mowing, strimming, hedge trimming, edging, keeping outdoor areas clean and tidy. Call 07540 633125

CHEF REQUIRED TO ASSIST AHEAD and second, chefs in a busy North Dorset pub. Full time to include evenings and weekends salary on application. Please phone (01747) 840866

A.P.STEPHENS & SON LTD

Require Multi-Skilled Labourer. Full time Blandford. Call Luke 07818297152

The main duties include Pall Bearing, driving and chauffeur duties on funerals, therefore the applicant must be smart in appearance with good communication skills and hold a full driving licence. Duties also include being on the out of hours on-call rota which entails providing assistance for removals of the deceased into our care at weekends and evenings. This is a casual part-time position with hours of work dependent on the number of funerals you are requested to attend and being available for the on-call rota. Applications in writing with CV to Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Blandford Forum DT11 7JU. Tel. 01258 453133 www.close-funeral.co.uk

ASSISTANT CLERK/ADMINISTRATOR

Part-Time -15 hrs pw Salary £22,369 -£24,496 (FTE) (NALC SCP 7 –12)

Primarily to support the town clerk and local councillors Dealing with telephone enquiries and visitors to the

Competent computer skills, management of social

forPupilsaged4-18GSA/CISC

Lay Chaplain

Required from January 2024

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Lay Chaplain to join our forward-thinking school.

Reporting directly to the Head, the role of the Lay Chaplin is co-ordinate the Chaplaincy work throughout the school, including leading the spiritual and prayer life of the school as a Catholic community, and developing, encouraging and strengthening the faith of all members of the community.

You will set an example of committed Christian living in word and deed and to co-ordinate all aspects of the school’s commitment to its Catholic ethos.

There is some flexibility regarding hours of work which will be term time only (34 weeks) plus two days at the start and end of each term. Salary will circa £26,000 (full time) dependent on qualifications and experience.

For further information and to download an application form please visit our website: https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us

Closing date for Applications: Mid-day 15th September 2023

If you would like to work with our friendly team please email your CV to;

Newly-digitised images give unique insight into war-time Dorset, Wiltshire and Somerset landmarks

Wiltshire and Somerset has been provided by new photographs released as part of an online archive.

by Historic England.

They were taken by United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) Photographic Reconnaissance (PR) units stationed at bases around the country during the Second World War.

images showing England from the air are a wide variety of locations in detail.

Collection records changes taking place in England as a result of the Second World

playing baseball.

“Our collection of USAAF wartime photographs were taken in England by the pilots and aircraft of squadrons that provided intelligence for the eventual defeat many pilots killed in the line of duty.

“We are making these images available

The outline of RAF Zeals is clear in pictures from 1944 and the present day - minus the planes Picture: Historic England Archives/USAAF Photography

The emergence of Frome is clearly shown when comparing pictures from 1943 and 2023 Picture: Historic England Archives/USAAF Photography/Google

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people access to this remarkable collection of historic photographs.

“They help to highlight the vital role aerial reconnaissance played in the Second

Among the pictures are some south west

Also revealed are some RAF sites that decommissioned after the war.

RAF ZEALS

Among those shown in the images are

The watchtower building itself is redeveloped. decommissioned in 1946.

FROME

Frome was snapped by crews in December 1943.

following 80 years is clear...

STONEHENGE

The photos also feature a shot of

route of some roads and paths have been changed. The footpath around the monument has also moved back from the stones.

BOSCOMBE DOWN

Another location caught on camera in

which is now the longest military runway in still used to support aircraft development. The modern technology is a far cry from

1944.

Picture: Historic England Archives/USAAF Photography/Google

Picture: Historic England Archives/USAAF Photography/Google

by Lynn Broom Longmead Veterinary Practice

circulates within the wild bird population and periodically mutates into a more infectious or more deadly form around the world.

The baseline virus is Avian pathogenicity determines the monitored because low

pathogenic viruses can mutate to can lead to rapid spread and industry and has the potential for infection to spread to people.

is unusually transmissible between bird species.

The current outbreak has caused the deaths of more than

meat from infected poultry. cat transfer or infection of humans.

according to the World Organisation for Animal Health.

hundreds of farms have gone

which is highly pathogenic. The latest strain is unusually fatal in a wide range of bird species and

Companions at Peace Pet Cremation

new outbreaks are still being reported weekly. Programme has reported around Scotland. The adult survival rates of the Northern Gannet are estimated to be 42%

were fatal. The likely sources of most of these infections were live poultry markets and steps have been taken to reduce future risks. were a limited number of

2022 there were reports of bird in farmed mink in Spain and sea infection spread within these

Food for our furry family members, cats, dogs, rabbits, guinea pigs, birds. Grain-free, vegetarian, frozen, gluten & sugar-free chews, natural treats. Soft toys, leather toys, leads & collars, coats, cool & heat pads, veterinary bedding, shampoo, towels... even microchipping! Come and browsewith a friendly chat... and if you don’t see whatyouwantplease ask!

“Every time we’re anywhere near Busypetz, Pebbles takes me to lovely Vanessa.” Anja C

species other than birds have

a cause of an unusual illness in cats in Poland from which 25 cats died. The outbreak appeared to result from direct access to wild birds and raw

PET SCANNING AND MICROCHIPPING service

Fully insured. Contact Sarah on 07769 323429

MINIATURE DACHSHUND PUPPIES black/tan girls

chocolate/tan boys ready now £1,200. Near Bruton 07815 721794

likely due to close contact with infected birds.

distant issue if you are not a in the wider world may become important to the health of other

LURCHER PUPPIES for sale call 07808 850703

CAT SITTER WITH EXCELLENT REVIEWS. Christmas still available Booking advised. Please call Jacqui 07791 198679

MALE SMOOTH MINI DACHSHUND, last of a lovely litter ready for his new home. 07393 988911

SIAMESE AND ORIENTAL KITTENS. Ready now £650 01985 844795 / 07866 417777

RELIABLE , FRIENDLY PROFESSIONAL CAT SITTING service. Please call Jacqui on 07791198679

DOGGY DAY CARE WANTED.

3-4 days per week starting from 4th September. Gillingham Shaftesbury area. Please contact Freya on 07799 795520

MID DORSET BRANCH CATS PROTECTION Cats looking for new homes g

BEHAVIOUR TIPS

and children

by Helen Taylor

kissing and manhandling dogs. The dogs in many of these photos are displaying body language indicating that they are under stress.

dog owners are not able to accurately interpret dog body language.

Iupon this can lead to the dog eventually escalating to aggression. although the issue may have been going on for many months.

by the dog to avoid having to bite.

We also have kittens which will be looking for homes in the coming weeks – please get in touch to register your interest. Outdoors cats looking for homes – farms, stables etc www.cats.org.uk/blandford.

Please make sure we have a contact phone number so we can get in touch with you quickly if needed.

FOUND CATS garden or down your street that you could be reunited with its owner.

growling or fail to address the underlying the dog bites.

For more details, please call our helpline 01258 858644 or visit our website: cats.org.uk/blandford

(Formerly Blandford & Sturminster)

Sponsored by Longmead Veterinary Practice Ltd

LOST CATS

Buttons (eight years). Delightful and would be a great companion to someone

Lollipop (11 years). Looking for a rural home with no other pets where her diet can be controlled

Lulu (three years). Sweet girl who is a little nervous but looking for a home in which she can blossom

Freddie (eight years). Gorgeous long-term stray who just wants a home of his own

Jilly wins three golds at World Championships

LASER - RUN

successful end of season culminating in taking three World Championships held in Bath.

Pentathlon and she took world

ANGLING

Bream win it for Rob

club waters at Colber Farm.

Some 24 anglers took part on

amount of colour considering there had not been too much rain in the previous few days.

Competitors have to clear with the laser pistol before back to the shooting range to repeat the shoot and then the run.

Jilly also won both the July.

And earlier in the season she collected the British Champion

could not have gone better and becoming more popular and competitive.

Pentathlon Academy at

where athletes of all ages are able to train and get coaching shooting. club there for making that

Rugby club catches them young

YOUTH RUGBY

by Donald Smith

NORTH Dorset RFC are gearing up for the new season and on Sunday (September 3) recommence.

North Dorset. They will be festivals.

of the Rugby Football Union of

coached and managed by a team players at the club.

North Dorset boast some of the best facilities available for playing areas and permanently

Wiltshire and Somerset for matches during the season that runs to the end of April.

The season culminates with a Festival.

For any parents interested in Dorset contact or visit

As has so often been the case being the winner with four

He was pegged in the middle of the demolished railway

used by all those in the frame. had two big bream and a with two big bream and a scales.

The Pairs Cup was won by the second and third placed Dunlop in the top section with Cattell won the downstream September 24.

The air ambulance charity match will take place on members should note that all and closed to pleasure anglers that day.

Jilly with Richard Wallace – no relation – her partner for the mixed relay event at the championships held in Bath

Pitman on song as Rockies go top

by Avril Lancaster

SHAFTESBURY went to the

The second half saw Cam

gloss to the scoreline.

long way in a short space of time having put together a team only at the start of the season. This win will give before a tricky trip to

Pitman scoring four times.

Pitman scored in the third minute after being set up by Asa Philips and then Ash Pope to put Shaftesbury ahead.

The Watersiders levelled in the 12th minute when former

Fareham Town poacher Eder Batista was threaded in to score.

Joe Wickham then set up Pitman three times to seal adding to his goals against Hamble Club in the FA Cup and an assist against Westland Sports in the Dorset Premier

cross 18 minutes from time

Atkins lands Trophy

Skoda Arena has not been the recent times.

Shaftesbury will be playing league that has many good sides.

combined gross 144.

combined nett 143; Best Nett

Taylor nett 68.

YOUTH football team

towards new kit and equipment from Persimmon Homes South Coast.

Team manager Rob Lucas applied to Persimmon’s Community Champions scheme and was selected from dozens of applications to receive the award.

The gift will help fund new training kit and equipment for the team as well as the club’s planned upgrades to the pitch and goals.

Simon Hoare, MP for

Golf Club held a fun get together for some of their newer lady members.

North Dorset attended a session, alongside Lyn and Nick from Persimmon, to present the team with a cheque and learn more about the club’s important work

within the community.

helping to make the whole experience more professional and enjoyable for the children.”

2 E G Applegath 15; 3 Alan Rogers 12. Ray Adsett Greensomes

Rab Clyde/David Cartwright Amann 34.

67; 2 John Westaway nett 70

1 Neil Auckland nett 35; 2 Goodchild nett 43. Smith 35.

to help newer golfers meet one another and progress their golf atmosphere.

the group some short game coaching and set fun challenges for everyone to try.

ladies went out to play a few holes on the main course.

Chris

Dibben 39; 4 Pete Starkey 39.

14.

Time to bring in hops and apples

by A J Selby

harvest and to most country folk the corn crops that signify the waning of the summer months. This year has been challenging with days snatched here and there between the showers to bring the 2022 when all was safely into early autumn other crops are ripening in the late sunshine with hops and apples as important to malting barley now in store.

The important hop growing Herefordshire. Hops will grow to over 20ft tall and the bines entwine themselves around thick string supported by rows of poles whereas runner beans curl on those glorious late August and early September days that start

rising sun to leave a clear and warm day. Once the hops have

the twine from the top wire and the hops will fall into a trailer running alongside. The crop is then taken to an oasthouse to

process down to about 8% to 10% moisture. They are then

Pippin and Granny Smith?

for hundreds of our heritage

farm shops and greengrocers. They have such a range of standard supermarket types to great place for wildlife with mistletoe hanging from old branches and a host of insect life making a home in the gnarled old trunks.

of eating and cooking apples are

life.

Away from the more formal sometimes planted in years gone by and sometimes accidental. As a boy there was an entire hedge of plums on a local farm and every other year it would yield a them. Damsons and bullaces are possibly because we have such choice in the supermarkets today whereas in the past country folk in particular would harvest free food before hunkering down for winter.

these the best known is probably And so then onto the top fruit

quinces and medlars. The apple is

300 available. Cider making is a bit of a ritual in the west of England with many small product from their own small orchards and even some village over a few autumn weekends to their own vintage. Cider apples so the look of the fruit is not those that are left are a good food rodents and a myriad of insect

Blackberries are easily picked

than in the past as horse manure was ideal for them in old pasture

wild fungi and there is usually a

for a walk in the autumn countryside keep an eye open for and damsons.

Fingers crossed for Indian Summer

by Tria Stebbing

THE summer that keeps on this week a short hiatus in the

A few of our farmer friends to the show or cobble together some sort of bale with what is left

Too late now to make small bales with haylage looking more likely. There is a heavy dew on the grass in the morning making it late morning before the sun

starts to dry and now dark by some horses prefer it. We opted to go to the show and were pleased to bump into breeders out for the day. We discussed the length of the white from everyday life.

Talking to one of the breeders we got to discussing our own childhood summers and the

each year my family home was

The farmers back then were allowed to burn stubble after the crops such as wheat had been harvested and the residue of

farm building.

with my siblings to encourage the

downside being that blackgrass through competition to get the nitrogen from the soil. The greenhouse gases that the burning contributed to are now more

the farmer would be responsible for was the loss of the occasional

ever seen. The upside of this weather is that we have a lot of without having to feed hay.

the cows and we have now put the windfall apples as a supplement to the grass.

Summer brings some sun and warmth in September to give us time to prepare for what might be are to be believed!

5 FLOCKED DECOY PIGEONS. 3 electric peckers with speed control. 4 decoy rooks. 2 leather cartridge belts. 4 cleaning kits. 1 single barrel

Calves born with autumn in the air

by Ruth Kimber

THE season seems to have feel in the air. The hedges are a sign of a hard winter to come? the Saturday of the Bank Holiday weekend to Bath for us!

Oak Fair set in the deer park at great traction engines attached to saw benches sawing up logs and cutting through full lengths of tree trunks. Heavy horses demonstrating how to pull a tree very little damage to the surrounding area. Hurdles and

William Barnes poems. All in church on the grounds.

Other such fairs celebrate our

We spent Bank Holiday tidy up and clearing out our come from!

Our vegetable garden has with the runner beans being has kept them growing quickly and made them tender. Our and has broken branches. For

to defrost them!

We have been doing some improvements to the dairy and now we are embarking on updating the milking parlour. We installed the current parlour 30 or more years ago and now a good overhaul is overdue.

have that lovely bright yellow like last year. The corn farmers

quality of the corn has been will be high.

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We also happened on a

had a twin born early and only one survived but is doing really well. Then a breach a month early Friesian heifer calf was

the work is done but we hope the result will cut down milking time and improve the milking

The straw is being delivered

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Marsh Lane Trading Estate, Henstridge, Somerset

Dispersal Sale by Auction on the Premises of The Entire Collection of Machinery & Equipment of the Business, including;

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IN ALL SOME 800 LOTS ON

FRIDAY 8TH SEPTEMBER 2023

1st Sale at 10am & 2nd Sale at 11am.

the trend of most other property assets.

living and persistent interest commercial property markets with guide price reductions becoming frequent in less desirable urban areas.

However average land values across England grew by around 10% in 2022 and

continue in 2023 with demand remaining strong.

A wet spring meant several launches were delayed and since then supply has increased with 5% more land available than in 2022.

Demand is being driven by

often large blocks of land for development. We may see this reduce with a small slowdown in volume and pressure on

investors and charities are becoming more active. There is much talk of the increase in natural capital buyers as another class of investor and we are certainly registering more such

commercial farms or blocks of land need to be priced correctly to generate interest.

Our highlight of instructions

the largest farm in Dorset this farm attracted huge interest nationally and locally with

guide.

land and woodland near Somerton were sold to three

residential and equestrian farms

plain sailing with some residential weighted farms generating good interest but still available. coverage and unrivalled local and industry knowledge to help. Contact Andrew on 01258 472244 or our dedicated farm

under the age of 40 who do not currently according to new research.

urban professionals with a good salary and no issues buying a home.

doing so.

of those aged 24 or under do.

to do so.

Over a third 34% have given up socialising.

14.1%).

Those who have given up on a home in

A quarter (25%) have stopped saving for their future and one in 10 (10%) have even given up dating or being in a relationship in

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Auction 21 September

Auction 21 September

Auction 21 September

East Burton, Wareham Guide £30,000

0.89 acres (0.36 hectares) of level, productive meadow pasture bordering the River Win/ Frome carrier. Freehold. Dorchester | 01305 236237

Auction 21 September

Piddletrenthide Guide £35,000 1.94 acres (0.78 hectares) of sloping pastureland enjoying impressive far-reaching views over the Piddle Valley. Freehold. Sturminster Newton | 01258 473766

Pitcombe, Bruton Guide £40,000 0.23 acres (0.09 hectares) of gently sloping scrubland containing the ruins of a traditional farm building with exceptional views. Freehold.

Yeovil | 01935 382901

Marston Magna Guide £60,000

4.68 acres (1.89 hectares) of level pasture land situated in an edge of village location. Freehold.

Yeovil | 01935 382901

Auction 21 September

Wyke Regis Guide £125,000 10.08 acres (4.08 hectares) of level to gently sloping pasture land with outstanding views over the Fleet and Chesil Beach. Freehold. Dorchester | 01305 236237

Auction 21 September

Wimborne Guide £125,000 6.25 acres (2.53 hectares) of water meadow abutting the River Stour on the outskirts of Wimborne. Freehold.

Wimborne | 01202 882103

Wanstrow Guide £130,000

13.33 acres (5.39 hectares) of gently sloping pasture land in two parcels, set to the south of the village. Freehold.

Yeovil | 01935 382901

Auction 21 September

West Parley Guide £165,000 16.12 acres (6.52 hectares) of productive level arable land situated between West Parley and Parley Green. Freehold. Wimborne | 01202 843190

Broadwindsor Guide £175,000

A delightful 3 bedroom detached cottage in need of modernisation with large gardens of about 0.32 acres. EPC Exempt; CTB F; Freehold. Dorchester | 01305 236237

Bedchester Guide £250,000 24.95 ac (10.09 ha) of level productive arable land with a stream and far reaching views across Bedchester and Fontmell Magna. Freehold.

Dorchester | 01305 236237

Blandford Guide £250,000 20.77 acres (8.40 hectares) of productive arable and mature woodland. For sale in two lots. Freehold.

Dorchester | 01305 236237

Blandford Guide £800,000 106.97 acres (43.29 hectares) of gently south-facing arable land, set in a tranquil location with far-reaching views. Freehold. Sturminster Newton | 01258 472244

COLLECTIVE PROPERTY AUCTION | 21 SEPTEMBER | SHERBORNE

Property

Colehill Guide £25,000

A former scout hut in about 0.06 acres providing scope for a range of uses (STPP/covenant consent). Freehold Wimborne | 01202 843190

Sherborne Guide £185,000

A deceptively spacious mixed-use property located in the heart of Sherborne on Cheap Street. EPC Band G; Freehold Sherborne | 01935 814488

Holworth Guide £225,000

A unique off-grid 2 bedroom mid-terrace former coastguard cottage with spectacular sea views. EPC Band F; CTB B; Freehold Dorchester | 01305 261008

Dewlish Guide £100,000

A building plot in a peaceful village location with full planning permission for a detached holiday cottage. Freehold Blandford | 01258 452670

Henstridge Guide £210,000

A well-proportioned 3 bedroom end of terrace property with parking and a good sized garden. EPC Band F; CTB C; Freehold Sherborne | 01935 814488

Corfe Mullen Guide £165,000

A former 2 bedroom annexe with Class E use uses (STPP). EPC TBC; RV £4,650; Freehold Wimborne | 01202 843190

Cranborne Guide £225,000

A character property for refurbishment and possible extension (STPP/consents) in 0.36 acres. EPC Band E; CTB D; Freehold Wimborne | 01202 843190

Blandford Guide £275,000

A substantial 3 bedroom property with scope for remodelling in an elevated position on a favoured road. EPC Band D; CTB E; Freehold Blandford | 01258 452670

Higher Ansty Guide £250,000

A charming, attached 3 bedroom cottage with a private garden, situated in a sought-after village. EPC Band D; CTB D; Freehold Sturminster | 01258 473766

Shillingstone Guide £275,000

A delightful 3 bedroom detached cottage in need of modernisation with large gardens of about 0.32 acres. EPC Exempt; CTB F; Freehold Sturminster | 01258 473766

Morcombelake Guide £325,000

A 2 bedroom timber bungalow in need of restoration in an elevated position with views to the sea. EPC Band G; CTB C; Freehold Bridport | 01308 4220928

Lyme Regis Guide £500,000

A fantastic seafront refurbishment or redevelopment opportunity comprising a 3-storey house. EPC Band F; CTB D; Freehold Axminster | 01297 33122

DORSET | DEVON | SOMERSET | HAMPSHIRE | WILTSHIRE | CORNWALL | LONDON

An impressive Grade II Listed Georgian house with two apartments, two additional homes, and outbuildings, all located in an elevated position with beautiful gardens and grounds of approximately 21.60 acres. The house underwent extensive and sensitive restoration in the late 1990s and was the recipient of a Civic award for its outstanding restoration. EPC Exempt; CTB H; Freehold Poundbury | 01305 251154

detached bungalow, 2 mobile homes, 2 carports and stabling in approximately 8.00 acres of glorious Dorset countryside with wonderful far reaching views. EPC B; CTB F; Freehold Sturminster | 01258 473766

Weymouth Guide £3,000,000

East Orchard Guide £1,500,000

Property

HILL ASH COURT

Purbeck Guide £175,000

A beautiful Grade II listed detached Church which has a positive pre application to convert into a residential property STPP, superior location. EPC Exempt; CTB TBC; Freehold.

Tender due 15th September 2023 at 12:00pm.

Wimborne | 01202 843190

Guide £850,000

A charming characterful cottage offering well presented accommodation throughout, a good size garden and ample off road parking in a picturesque village. EPC E; CTB F; Freehold

Sherborne | 01935 814488

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Are rural rents catching up with the

our rural idyll. We heard stories of people in cities and

But is it true that rents in rural communities like ours are rising faster than countryside? areas are climbing faster.

“Summer is one of the busiest times of said. “And demand for new rentals this year is now even higher than the same time last year.

rental market is rural areas becoming more lets.

“Rural areas are built out of Census said.

Rents in rural areas are rising more slowly in the South West, according to Zoopla

“The reopening of cities in 2021 has seen spokesperson added. household earnings needed to rent in the countryside has stayed broadly the same over the last 12 months.

the rental market is continuing to put October 2022.

prone to seasonal summer spikes in rental graduates and relocating families grows over the summer. rents in the English countryside increased

The new trend marks a reversal of what happened during the pandemic years of

while renters in some rural areas are now having to put a higher proportion of their income towards housing costs.

West (7.7%).

“Demand for rentals in the South West has slowed down from the pandemic peak of 2021 and it has been lagging behind

From 28 days to 60!

increase in the number of days farmers and landowners can provide camping pitches under a new ‘Class BC’ permitted development right. As of 26th July this year, farmers and landowners can now run pop-up sites for campervans, motorhomes and tents for up to 50 pitches over 60 days per year, without the need for full planning permission or a camping licence.

Prior notice is however required to the Local Planning Authority each year, setting out the dates, provisions for waste, and a site plan showing the proposed area and toilets. A maximum of 42 days of consecutive use is permitted, but there is no requirement to remove portable structures during ‘closed’ periods.

The location of a proposed campsite must not be within the curtilage of a listed building, within an SSSI, on a scheduled monument, or in a safety hazardous area. The issue of phosphates and the Poole Harbour catchment area also

needs to be taken into consideration. It should also be excludes caravans. Sam

Haskell, Rural Surveyor in

our

‘The extension of permitted development rights from the previous 28 days to 60 provides a greater opportunity for rural areas to take advantage of the staycation, general tourism and the UK festival markets. With diminishing

this summer season!

and a wide range of matters relating to farms and rural property. Please contact Sam or Edward Dyke in our

WINTERBORNE STICKLAND, DORSET

An immaculate and spacious modern house in a lovely village setting. Blandford 01258 423002

Guide Price £575,000

PIMPERNE, DORSET

An attractive 5 bedroom family home on the edge of a popular village. Blandford 01258 423002

Guide Price £645,000

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KINGS STAG, DORSET

A handsome period farmhouse with annexe, outbuildings and 3.8 acres in a private rural setting.

Blandford 01258 423002

Guide Price £1,250,000

EPC: House Band F, Annexe Band C

MADJESTON, DORSET

An imaginatively designed stone house in gardens and grounds of approximately 1.25 acres.

Shaftesbury 01747 850858

Guide Price £1,350,000

CHILD OKEFORD, DORSET

A well presented village house with a pretty facade and delightful garden in the centre of this popular village.

Shaftesbury 01747 850858

Guide Price £850,000

FORDSWATER, ZEALS, WILTSHIRE

A delightful cottage in a spectacular location.

Shaftesbury 01747 850858

Guide Price £695,000

EPC Band E

EPC Band F

£365,000 Templecombe

£450,000

An individually designed detached house spread over three floors, situated at the end of a no through road with stunning panoramic views. The lower ground floor provides a self contained annexe but could easily be reverted to create a spacious four bedroom home. Generous off road parking and detached timber outbuilding ideal for a studio. EPC Rating: D. Freehold.

Thinking of moving?

£116,500

We require more properties to meet the demand from buyers looking for a home in Wincanton, Bruton, Castle Cary, Mere, Stalbridge, Milborne Port and the surrounding villages. If you are considering bringing your property to the market we would be delighted to provide you with a free market assessment and valuation.

Please call 01963 34000 to arrange an appointment or email wincanton@hambledon.net

£140,000 to £175,000

Second phase now available. An exciting development of newly converted apartments forming part of a handsome period building situated in the heart of Wincanton. A wonderful opportunity to reserve one of these delightful homes. EPC Rating: tbc. Leasehold.

An attractive detached house in delightful village setting comprising sitting room with natural stone fireplace, kitchen/breakfast room, dining room, third reception/bedroom four, cloakroom, new double glazed windows and doors, off road parking, garage and secluded gardens. No onward chain. EPC Rating: F. Freehold.

A three bedroom detached bungalow enjoying spacious living accommodation including a light and airy sitting room, conservatory, kitchen, utility room and boot room, set within a delightful landscaped garden including an attractive timber cabin with shower room providing the perfect office space and generous off road parking. EPC Rating: D. Freehold.

Wincanton

A delightful Grade II Listed cottage within a short walk of the town centre. Brimming with character offering spacious living accommodation comprising wonderful sitting room, kitchen, utility area, cloakroom, three bedrooms, bathroom and an attractive cottage garden enclosed by fencing and natural stone wall. EPC Rating: D. Freehold.

£300,000 Wincanton

£425,000 Buckhorn Weston

Wincanton

A Freehold one bedroom ground floor flat enjoying the benefit of a light and airy living room, stylish fitted kitchen, modern shower room, GCH, double glazing and with the benefit of no onward chain. EPC Rating: C. Freehold.

Wincanton