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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES
To our relatives and friends, Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. DAVID & WINNIE HOLLOWAY
THANK YOU
BARBARA GRIFFIN
Barbara’s family would like to say thank to all friends and family for the cards and messages of sympathy and for the donations totalling £180 to the British Heart Foundation. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.
IN MEMORIAM
SUZANNE NORTON
Died 27th December 2019 Chiropractor / Equestrian I think of you in silence I often speak your name but all I have are memories and your picture in a frame My darling wife, I miss you, my heart still aches Mack
DEATHS
LANGDON VERONICA HELEN
Died 23 December 2014. It’s hard to believe that it’s been eight long years since you passed away, but time does not ease my sadness of losing you. Your Loving Husband, Richard xxx
BERNARD STONE
Aged 96 years of Holwell, formerly of Wonston Farm, Hazelbury Bryan. Passed away peacefully on the 9th December 2022. He will be sadly missed by his loving family and many friends. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 11th January at 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Trust. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570
DEATHS
KEITH WHEELER
On 8th December 2022 peacefully at home aged 82 years of Ludwell. Much loved Husband, Dad, Brother, Grandad and Great Grandad. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Thursday 5th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please but donations if desired to Marie Curie or Dorset Health Care (Shaftesbury District Nurses) may be made online at www.mhfd.co.uk or send cheques made payable to either charity c/o Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532
PAM ARTHUR
on 10th December, 2022, peacefully in St. Denis Lodge Residential Home aged 86 years, of Shaftesbury. Wife of the late Philip. She will be greatly missed by Nancy, Peter and family. Private burial. All enquiries to Merefield and Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532. www.mhfd.co.uk
SHEARING Hazel Florence (nee Burton)
Passed away peacefully at Salisbury Hospital on 4th December 2022 age 87. Mum to Chris and to Sara and granny to Natasha and Georgia. Funeral service to be held at the Halo Ceremony Hall, Poole (Crematorium) on Thursday 29th December at 12.00pm. Family flowers only, but donations if desired for Salisbury District Hospital Stars Appeal may be sent to Douch & Small Funeral Directors, 7 Leigh Road, Wimborne BH21 1AB. Tel 01202 882936. Donate online at www.funeraldirector.co.uk/hazel-shearing
PETER BLAKE
Suddenly on the 13th December 2022 at Yeovil District Hospital. Peter William Charles aged 75 years of Stalbridge. Beloved husband of Margaret. Funeral service to be arranged. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Cancer Research UK. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High Street, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570
MICHAEL WELLS
Long time of Tarrant Rushton Passed away 30th November 2022 at Salisbury Hospice. Funeral took place at Poole Crematorium on 21st December 2022 at 11:30am. Donations to Parkinson’s UK. Fond memories from Peter, Timothy, Karen, Abbie and Jack. Ride free Mick.
BARRY HALL
of Rawson Court, Gillingham died peacefully in hospital on 13th December 2022, with his family by his side. A celebration of Barry’s life for all friends and family to take place in the New Year - details to follow.
DEATHS FUNERAL DIRECTORS
DEREK HUNT
A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Pre-payment plans available Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse A J Wakely& Sons Independent Family Funeral Directors Sherborne Tel: 01935 816817 Wincanton Tel: 01963 31310 – 24 Hour Service –Choice of Hearses available including our Land Rover Hearse MURPHY JOHN THOMAS RONALD GEORGE TRIM Peacefully passed away on the 16th December 2022. Ron aged 93 years of Margaret Marsh. Much loved Husband of Audrey, Father of Colin, Richard, Martin & Helen. A dearly loved Grandad & Great Grandad. Funeral service at Margaret Marsh Church on Monday, 9th January at 11am. 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 Peacefully on the 18th December 2022. Derek aged 79 years of Milborne Port. Dearly loved by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be arranged. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for the British Heart Foundation or The Beacon Centre. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570
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Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Pre-payment plans available Pre-payment plans availableSadly passed away on 7th December 2022 at the age of 81yrs. Beloved Husband, Father & Grandfather who will be dearly missed Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. Please contact Richard Wakely, or a member of our dedicated team for any advice or guidance. by all his family and friends. Funeral service to be held at St Luke & St Teresa Catholic Church Wincanton on Tuesday 3rd January 2023 at 12 noon. Family flowers only. Donations in memory of John for St Margaret’s Hospice Taunton and The Friends of Wincanton Community Hospital may sent to A J Wakely & Sons, Wincanton
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THE UK employment rate fell increased slightly between August and October, according to new figures.
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate increased by 0.2 percentage points on the quarter, to 75.6%, but is still below precoronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic levels.
Over the latest three-month period, the number of employees increased, while selfemployed workers decreased, it said.
The ONS said the most timely estimate of payrolled employees, for November 2022, showed another monthly increase, up 107,000 on the revised October 2022 figures, to a record 29.9 million.
The unemployment rate for August to October 2022 increased by 0.1 percentage points on the quarter to 3.7%.
In the latest three-month period, the number of people unemployed for up to six months increased, and this increase was seen across all age groups.
The economic inactivity rate decreased by 0.2 percentage points on the quarter to 21.5% in August to October 2022. The decrease in economic inactivity during the latest three-month period was driven by those aged 50 to 64 years.
“Looking at economic inactivity by reason, the quarterly decrease was driven by those inactive because they are retired,” the ONS said.
“In September to November 2022, the estimated number of vacancies fell by 65,000 on the quarter to 1,187,000.
“Despite five consecutive quarterly falls, the number of vacancies remains at historically high levels.
“The fall in the number of vacancies reflects uncertainty across industries, as respondents continue to cite economic
Industrial action has cost thousands of work days, the ONS figures show
pressures as a factor in holding back on recruitment.”
Growth in average total pay (including bonuses) and regular pay (excluding bonuses) among employees was the same, at 6.1%, in August to October 2022; for regular pay, this is the strongest growth rate seen outside of the coronavirus pandemic period.
“Average regular pay growth for the private sector was 6.9% in August to October 2022, and 2.7% for the public sector; outside of the height of the pandemic period, this is the largest growth rate seen for the private sector and is among the largest differences between the private sector and public sector growth rates we have seen,” the ONS report added.
“In real terms (adjusted for inflation) over the year, total and regular pay both fell by 2.7%; this is slightly smaller than the record fall in real regular pay we saw in April to June 2022 (3.0%) but still remains among the largest falls in growth since comparable records began in 2001.”
Meanwhile, there were 417,000 working days lost because of labour disputes in October 2022, which is the highest since November 2011.
Early retirement causing shortages
PEOPLE retiring early is a major cause of labour shortages in the UK, a new report claims.
The document, from the House of Lords Economic Affairs Committee, said it found many people had chosen to retire early as a ‘lifestyle choice’.
And it said the government should consider whether more will do the same in the future, and how more older people could be encouraged to stay in, or return to, work.
“It is possible that people got used to different habits and ways of working during the Covid-19 pandemic, which prompted them to reflect on their careers,” the report said.
The Department for Work and Pensions should consider ‘what measures could be taken, whether by the government or employers, to encourage future age cohorts to remain in the workforce’, it added.
On immigration, the report said an increase in non-EU workers had countered a drop in the number of people from the EU coming to the UK postBrexit.
“This means that, at a macro level, there has been no reduction in the number of immigrants to the UK,” it said.
“However, changes in the structure of immigration are contributing to labour supply problems.
“Some sectors, especially agriculture and hospitality which relied more on EU workers are experiencing acute labour shortages.
“The changing structure of
People are retiring early as a ‘lifestyle choice’, the report says
