Announcements

CHRISTMAS MESSAGES

Best wishes for Xmas & the New Year to all our family & friends From MIKE & SHIRLEY HENSTRIDGE

JOAN HUSSEY would like to wish her family and friends a Happy Christmas and a healthy new year

PAT AND JOHN BILLEN wish friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

MEETING

LIVELY 70 YEAR OLD GENTLEMEN looking for a female companion for days out in Sherborne area, potentially more. Also help around large property due to downsizing, Gardening, House work, House maintenance. Offering room to live in, and car provided. Contact 07970 437434

THANK YOU

ANDREW FIANDER

Sue and family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone for their cards of condolence, kind support and sympathy. Also, for their generous donations to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, which came to £134.06 Please accept this as our personal message of thanks

PUBLIC NOTICES

Goods Vehicle Operators Licence

Templar Transport LTD, Riversmeet, High street, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4AA is applying to change an existing licence as follows: to keep an extra 5 goods vehicles and 10 trailers at the operating centre at THE MARSH, LANDSHIRE LANE, HENSTRIDGE, TEMPLECOMBE, BA8 0TN. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre(s) who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasonswithin 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A Guide to Making Representations is available from the Traffic Commissioner’s office

Goods Vehicle Operators Licence

Autoworx Recovery Ltd of Valley Road, Tarrant Gunville, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 8JN is applying for a license to use, Milborne Business Centre, Blandford Hill, Milborne St Andrew, Blandford Forum, DT11 0HZ as an operating centre for 3x Goods vehicles and 3x Trailers. Owners or occupiers of land (including buildings) near the operating centre who believe that their use or enjoyment of that land would be affected, should make written representations to the Traffic Commissioner at Hillcrest House, 386 Harehills Lane, Leeds, LS9 6NF, stating their reasons, within 21 days of this notice. Representors must at the same time send a copy of their representations to the applicant at the address given at the top of this notice. A guide to making representations is available from the traffic commissioners office.

DEATHS

GEORGE KENNETH AUSTIN DAY 12/05/1937-24/11/2022

Late of Gillingham and Witham Friary Funeral Service to take place at Mendip Crematorium on Wed 4th January 2023 at 2.30 pm Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research UK, Children in Need, British Heart Foundation & Versus Arthritis. Send cheques made payable to charity to Cooperative Funeralcare, 2 High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QT.

PETER R MILLIKEN-SMITH

died peacefully at home with his beloved wife by his side on 10 November 2022. Treasured father of Victoria and Craig (& Sandra). Grandfather of Maxwell, Alexa, Sierra and Tyra. Funeral at Salisbury Crematorium on Thursday 8 December 2022/at 11am. Family flowers only please.

HAZEL CYNTHIA CORDING née Sims

on 17th November 2022 peacefully in Castle Hill House aged 98 years, of Shaftesbury. Much loved sister, auntie, nan and great nan. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday 13th December at 11.00am. No flowers please but donations, if desired, for RNLI, Poole may be made online at www. mhfd.co.uk or send cheques made payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

GRANT Ron (Ronald Albert) (of Wincanton)

Passed away peacefully on 24th November 2022 aged 87 years, at Yeovil District Hospital. Funeral service on Monday 12th December 2022, 12.15 at Haycombe Crematorium, Bath. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Ron for the Stroke Association may be sent c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS. Tel: 01963 31310. Please make cheques payable to the Stroke Association.

CORAL RUTH RYALLS

on 24th November 2022, peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital with her family by her side, aged 75 years of Shaftesbury. “Heart and soul of the family.” Funeral service takes place at Bell Street United Church on Thursday 15th December at 11.00am. followed by a private cremation. No flowers please but donations if desired for The Dogs Trust or The Stars Appeal SDH can be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques made payable to either charity c/o Merefield and Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

DEATHS

ELSIE NANCY HANNAH JAMES

On 28th November 2022, Elsie passed away peacefully at home in Motcombe, aged 93 years. Wife to the late Alex, a much loved Mum to Elizabeth, Nan to Becky, Alex and James and Great Nan to Alfie and Florence. She will be sadly missed by all family and friends. Funeral service takes place at St Mary’s Church, Motcombe on Monday 12th December at 1pm (followed by interment). Family flowers only please, but donations are welcome for The Max Appeal or Motcombe Parent Teacher Association, which may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or by cheque made payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

HOWARD EDWARD HUNT

passed away in Canada on 14th July 2022, aged 90 years. Memorial Service to be held at St Mary’s Church, East Knoyle on Thursday 15th December at 12 noon. Donations in memory of Howard may be made to the Alzheimer Society, Scott Lodge, Scott Road, Plymouth, PL2 3DU or Alzheimers.org.uk

PAT JEANES

on the 20th November, formally of Salisbury crescent Blandford. He leaves behind Jean his wife of 55 years, son Richard and daughter Tracey, and seven grandchildren. Pat died at his home in Eastbourne of pancreatic cancer surrounded by his loving family.

DAVID ALAN ROSE

Dave passed away on 12th November, at Salisbury District

Hospital, aged 74 years. A much-loved Husband, Dad, Grandad and Brother who will be sadly missed by all who knew him. Funeral service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 19th December at 10.40am. Family flowers only, please. Donations in Dave’s memory are for The Stars Appeal and may be sent to Bracher Brothers, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QL.

JACK MELLOR

On 23rd November 2022 died at home aged 81 years of Shaftesbury. A much loved husband to Margaret and a loving dad and pappa. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Monday 19th December at 11 am. No flowers please but donations if desired to The Mission of Seafarers may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

DAVID SMITH

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of David William Smith on the 24th November 2022 aged 83 after a battle with cancer he just could not win. He was best known locally for his battle against the Silton Wind Turbines (which he helped to win!) and his involvement with the Pimpernel Beagles. His partner of 53 years, Cindy Brierley, children; Jenny, Jakki, Tony, grandchildren; Ben, Beth, Calvin, Tamsin and Jodie and great grandchildren; Ellie, Annaliese and Reece, will all miss him terribly. His funeral will be held at Salisbury Crematorium on Wednesday 14th December at 11am and all who would like to say goodbye are welcome. We would like to ask that instead of flowers, donations to the Injured Jockeys Fund would be welcomed and may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532. Please feel free to wear a splash of colour.

WILLIAM MICHAEL DAVIS-SELLICK “Mike”

On 30th November 2022 peacefully at home aged 87 years of Sutton Waldron. Much loved husband to Petronella, loving Dad to Fulvia, Tim and Paul, also a loving grandad and great grandad. Funeral Mass takes place at St Edward’s Roman Catholic Church, Shaftesbury on Tuesday 20th December at 11am. No flowers please but donations if desired to Marie Curie may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques payable to the charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

RAY DARKE (of Templecombe)

Peacefully on the 25th November 2022 aged 94 years. A much loved Husband of Barbara. Dearly loved Father, Grandfather & Great Grandfather. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday, 19th December at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Dementia UK. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570

GEORGE KENNETH AUSTIN DAY 12/05/1937-24/11/2022

Late of Gillingham and Witham Friary Funeral Service to take place at Mendip Crematorium on Wed 4th January 2023 at 2.30 pm Family flowers only. Donations for Cancer Research UK, Children in Need, British Heart Foundation & Versus Arthritis. Send cheques made payable to charity to Cooperative Funeralcare, 2 High Street, Gillingham, SP8 4QT

HENRY LANE

Peacefully on the 29th November 2022 at Dorset County Hospital. Henry aged 90 years of Lydlinch. Much loved and missed by his family & friends. Funeral service at St Thomas à Becket Church, Lydlinch on Thursday, 15th December at 12.30pm. Family flowers only, donations if desired for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Trust. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570

DEATHS

FELICITY BELFIELD MBE

On the 17th November 2022 at home in Shaftesbury aged 95 years. Dearly loved and missed by all her friends. Funeral service has taken place. Enquiries to Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Tel: 01963 362570

RICHARD BOND

Suddenly on the 27th November 2022 at home in Bourton aged 69 years. A Much loved Dad and Grandad. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Friday 16th December at 10.40am. Please feel free to wear casual clothing. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QJ. Tel 01747 833757

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