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• Top: children from Motcombe Primary celebrate World Book Day, page 18 • Above right: Residents and staff at West Abbey celebrate International Women’s Day, page 6 • Left: Glastonbury the ram, page 89

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Vale community sends tons of much-needed aid to Polish border By Kye Harman and David Edbrooke Tons of vital aid for the Ukraine refugee appeal have been transported to Poland thanks to donations from generous Blackmore Vale residents. A fortnight ago, we reported on how Blandford resident Svetlana Parkinson, whose family live in Ukraine, appealed on Facebook for local people to donate as much as they could to help refugees fleeing the war-torn country. Since then, local people have sent in hundreds more items of much-needed goods to collection points across the Vale, including The Exchange in Sturminster Newton and the Ginger Viking in Blandford. The aid was transported by local companies who put their hands up to help out, including Riverside Taxis, to a depot at Southampton, for Polish lorries to take to the Ukraine-Poland border. And over the past few days, storage units at Armishaws Removals’ Wincanton office have become an impromptu sorting depot and staging post for hundreds more items that have been kindly donated. There, around 3,000kg of aid - filling five enormous pallets – was recently loaded onto a lorry by community volunteers and staff, ready to be transported all the way to Poland. Local people and most of the rest of the world continue to be touched by the upsetting news and images coming out of Ukraine, as Russia’s dictatorial president Vladimir Putin continues to wage war on the country. In less than two weeks, two million Ukrainians have had to flee their homes – and that number keeps rising. The local appeal to help these refugees continues apace, and anyone wishing to donate items can still make a huge difference… Individuals/Families There are a number of items particularly needed (full list to the right). However, the team sorting the donations have asked people to carefully consider what they are planning to donate. That’s because some of the donations have included flips-flops, high-heeled boots, bikinis and other impractical items which cannot be sent. Toys, food, toiletries, new underwear and thermals are particularly needed. Companies Companies can also get involved. If you want to make a company donation, food supplies (long-life), nappies and

Community volunteers and staff from Armishaws load a lorry with donations sent in by kind-hearted medical supplies are all welcome. Alternatively, companies can pay for a pallet to be delivered. Led by local efforts, two vehicles were initially loaded in Sturminster Newton. Since then, Armishaws have been boxing up donations at their depots across the South West and the Surrey/Hampshire border. Pat Carter, the company’s general manager, said: “We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity and strength of feeling from locals, wanting to help the Ukrainian people in any way they can.” The company’s contacts in Poland have said men’s clothing is currently not required. That is because Ukrainian men of conscription age (18-60) are banned from leaving Ukraine and urged to defend the country from the invading Russian forces.

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Tune in to Dorset’s new community radio station Britain’s newest community radio station has launched – right here in Dorset. Alfred Radio covers all things Shaftesbury and you can find it at 103.7FM. The all-speech station serves Shaftesbury town, as well as the Vale and Chase. Originally a podcast available online only, Alfred is now available to listen to at home or in your car, at any time of the day or night, as long as you’re in the SP7 area. The station was founded by Keri Jones, who said: “It’s

been the toughest challenge I’ve had in a 30-year career because it’s just totally different. It’s all local speech, all created by local people, living within a seven-mile radius from Shaftesbury. “We’ve no studios and most people have never worked on radio before. The main Alfred daily podcast will be the main daytime show – it will be on frequently but we will do different versions five times a day, so it’ll be upgraded and changed.” She said that even Alfred

Radio’s jingles were based on the Shaftesbury Hymn and recorded locally. Also, because the station has no premises, no paid staff, and no commercial music to pay royalties on, its operating costs are around £4,000 per year, meaning little advertising is needed. Alfred has 80 volunteers who are all locals, from Shaftesbury and the

surrounding villages. “They all contribute news, features, traffic updates and ‘what’s on’ information every day, so the news is always fresh and hyperlocal,” added Keri. Features include weekly arts shows, countryside, business, history, nature, travel and local music shows. • If you’d like to appear, contact Keri Jones at

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Fundraising develops into labour of A fundraising exercise in support of young under-privileged children in a tiny village on the other side of the world has developed into a labour of love for two former pupils of Bryanston school near Blandford in Dorset. Last year, Teagan Galloway and Mini Mitchell played key roles in helping to raise funds through Bryanston’s A2 Charities Weekend, in support of the Happy Kids Kindergarten in a small village on the south-west coast of Sri Lanka. Now in her gap year, Mini is founder and head of the Kindergarten for Akurala (KFA) charity and is leading a major volunteer programme in the Sri Lankan village, while Teagan continues to raise funds in between her studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). More than 60 children under the age of five have benefitted from Mini’s and Teagan’s remarkable dedication and the earlier success of the charity drive by Bryanston pupils. In 2021, this annual event raised over £22,000 in support of the nominated charities – the Akurala project and the TREADS Youth Advice and Information Centre in Blandford. “The kindergarten has been a really fulfilling community project and it’s so gratifying to be making such a difference for so many youngsters in the village, as well as their families,” says Mini. “Closure of the kindergarten presented a real dilemma for young families in the area, as childcare responsibilities compromised the parents’ ability to secure employment and the children were not being given the early introduction to

English that is so important for their future. As a result, there was little prospect of breaking the cycle of poverty and the lack of opportunity in the local community. The kindergarten has helped to change all of that and the smiles on the faces of the children and their parents are wonderful to see.” Akurala has never fully recovered from the devastation of the 2004 Boxing Day tsunami and the Sri Lankan government confirmed it was unable to continue funding for the kindergarten in this poor and remote coastal community. Thanks to KFA’s fundraising, the kindergarten has reopened in temporary accommodation while a new building is

Local care home celebrates International Women’s Day Residents and staff at West Abbey in Yeovil marked International Women’s Day (IWD) on March 8 by spending it celebrating the achievements of wonderful trail-blazing women throughout history and

receiving a beautiful rose. IWD takes place on March 8 every year. It celebrates women’s contributions to society, raises awareness about the fight for gender parity and recognises organisations that support

women globally. Residents took part in discussions about women who have shaped history. They talked about the important women in their own lives and celebrated the achievements of their

fellow residents. Helen Colaco, general manager at West Abbey, said: “We’ve all had a really interesting day thinking about the amazing women who have had an impact on our lives. It was good to share our experiences, take stock and reflect on how much society has changed over the years.” Resident Eileen said: “It is amazing to think how much things have changed, just in my lifetime. It is wonderful that women have so many more opportunities now. Days like this are so important to make sure we keep going in the right direction.”

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love for former Dorset pupils constructed and furnished by the charity, thanks to the success of the fundraising by Bryanston’s pupils. This new building is right in the heart of the village and is due to open in March. Teagan, a former Head of School at Bryanston, has also just completed an Iron Man endurance programme as part of her continuing support for the charity. This raised a further £800 to help fund stationery supplies, uniforms, masks and shoes for youngsters at the kindergarten, as well as Grade One pupils at the local village school. Although she was forced to cancel a planned visit to Akurala at Christmas because of travel restrictions, Teagan has kept in regular contact with Mini and the children at the kindergarten. “The number of children enrolled at the kindergarten has more than doubled over the past few months which shows just how much the local community value such a facility,” said Teagan. “It also shows that young families recognise the importance of education for giving their children the best possible start in life. It truly has been a pleasure to be involved in

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this project and I have been keeping in regular virtual contact with everyone in Akurala.” Pictures, from left: Some of the children at the Akurala Kindergarten receive their stationery supplies for the new school year prior to moving into the KFA charity’s brand-new building Former pupil and Head of School at Bryanston, Teagan Galloway Former Bryanston pupil, Mini Mitchell (centre) with some of the staff and children at the Akurala Kindergarten

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Reverend raises a laugh for charity By David Edbrooke Are you ready to step through a literary portal, to read delightfully nonsensical limericks that’ll make you chortle – helping to raise money for the Stars Appeal in the process? Then you’ll definitely want to read Reverend Colin B Marsh’s book: ‘There once was a limerick writer – Over Sixty Verses of Complete Nonsense.’ Here’s a taster: “A young choir-boy from Westminster, Bumped into an elderly spinster; She shouted, “Hey bud, Get me out of this mud!” So he picked her up, washed her, and rinsed ’er.” That opening rhyme, penned by Revd Colin Marsh for his grandson, Thomas, when he was still a choirboy at Westminster Abbey Choir School, perfectly sets the gentle, quirky tone for the rest of the book. And not only are Colin’s limericks guaranteed to make you giggle – all profits from donations for copies of the book will support the Stars Appeal for Salisbury District Hospital. Colin, who lives in Gillingham with his wife Anne, has already raised £600 through sales of the book, which contains a host of colourful characters including a pirate called Jake, an old witch from Hitchin, and “a fastidious priest whose clerical shirt became creased”. A full-time minister of the United Reformed Church until his retirement in 2008, Colin, whose wonderfully-illustrated

book was printed by Jennifer Trim Design and Print, still plays an active role in the church. He and Anne, who have three daughters and four grandchildren, love cycling and playing guitar with their friends in the Old Blue Bag Band. Colin’s playful sense of fun also leaps out of his limericks. Over the years he has mastered the art of the five-line stanza. Here’s another taster of his ability to deliver a riveting rhyme: “A regular down at the local Was known to be ever so vocal; But the more that he drank, The more his voice sank, While his eyesight became varifocal.” Colin says he thoroughly enjoyed writing the limericks. “The book was a bit of a lockdown project,” he added. “I may even think of a second book to write.” *Copies are available by post for a minimum donation of £2.50 per copy. Or you can pick one up in person for just £1. All proceeds go to the Stars Appeal. For more infor including address details, email Colin at: c.b.marsh10@gmail.com

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Alpaca Adventure lands prestigious regional award By David Edbrooke An enterprising local woman who runs an alpaca-walking business is celebrating after winning a prestigious award. Wendy Williams, who runs Alpaca Adventure just outside Shaftesbury, scooped

the Animal Attraction of the Year accolade at the South England Prestige Awards 2022 ceremony. Wendy, who founded the attraction nine years ago on her farm in the hamlet of Hugglers Hole, near Shaftesbury, said the award took her by surprise. “I was a bit overwhelmed to be honest,” Wendy admitted. “It’s just nice to know that someone chose to nominate my small business. For a very small business this is a major achievement.” The Prestige Awards celebrate the businesses, and business owners, who Wendy Williams, of Alpaca Adventure just outside Shaftesbury, proudly shows off her

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Hike the Jurassic Coast and raise money for Diverse Abilities Keen walkers and explorers are invited to join Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, and take on the Jurassic Coast Challenge over May 14 and 15. The Jurassic Coast Challenge features a number of distances for participants of all experience levels and ages to choose from over the weekend, from a 25-kilometre loop around Corfe Castle, to a continuous 100-kilometre trek finishing in Bridport. Lucy Rowley, events co-ordinator at Diverse Abilities, commented: “We’re all lucky to live in such a fantastic part of the world. This is a great way to see the beauty of the Jurassic Coast, while also making a huge difference to a charity right on your doorstep.” Distances available to choose from include: • Full Continuous 100km: Corfe Castle to Bridport • Full Daylight Challenge 100km over two days: Corfe Castle to Weymouth to Bridport • 1st Half Challenge 58km: Corfe Castle to Weymouth • 2nd Half Challenge 42km: Weymouth to Bridport • Jurassic Marathon 42km: Corfe Castle to Lulworth Cove • 1st Quarter Challenge 25km: a loop from/to Corfe Castle • 2nd Quarter Challenge 34km: Corfe Castle to Weymouth Claire, who is taking part in the continuous 100-kilometre challenge, added: “I took part in a similar event in 2018, and

enjoyed it so much that I decided to do it again as part of my 30th birthday celebrations this year. I’m looking forward to raising as much as possible for such a wonderful cause.” Participants can benefit from 25 per cent off registration fees and a free technical t-shirt until Thursday, March 31 with the code SPRINGCHARITY22. Entries include free food and drink at regular rest stops, plus support including medics, marshals and massages, alongside a glass of fizz and a medal at the finish line. Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/jurassic for further details about the event and how to get involved.

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Nescafé serve up coffee masterclass to local care home residents Staff and residents at Barchester’s Trinity Manor care home in Sherborne were recently treated to a live coffee masterclass courtesy of Catherine Woodruff and Paul Vernon from wellknown brand, Nescafé. Catherine and Paul hosted a fascinating talk about the history of Nescafé and how they sustainably farm their coffee beans, before giving residents a virtual tour of one of their factories. There was an interactive quiz where residents put their coffee knowledge to the test, before Catherine and Paul demonstrated how to make some delicious coffee cocktails, which everyone got to sample. Catherine said: “It is

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tailored to residents’ interests and abilities.” Sohail Daniel, Trinity Manor’s general manager, said: “We’re so grateful to Paul, Catherine and Nescafé for hosting this event. It was

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Events Guide • A poetic journey set to music celebrating the human spirit will be taking place at St Michael’s Church on Sunday March 20, at 3pm. The event, entitled Life, Love, Heartache and Hope, will see Caroline Dooley Perkins recite poetry set to music composed and arranged by David Perkins. David and Caroline, who have local ties to Mere, were invited to play at the event by the Friends of St Michael’s, a charitable organisation that fundraises to help preserve the fabric of the historic church. The duo will be accompanied by a young group of singers and a professional string quartet for an afternoon programme that promises to give the audience a moving and uplifting combination of original music, choir and poetry that resonates with the times we live in. The event will be in aid of the Pinnacles Appeal, with wine and hot drinks to be served during the interval. The Friends of St Michael’s hope all can join them for this heart-warming event. Tickets, priced at £15, are available from the Library or on the door. Alternatively, they can be purchased online at http:// ticketsource.co.uk/friendsof-st-michael-the-archangelchurch

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• Have fun at the Easter Bingo event on Friday March 25, at the Royal British Legion Hall, Coppice, in Shaftesbury. Doors open at 6.45pm, with eyes down at 7.30pm. Light refreshments will be available, and there will be a raffle, with proceeds

• On Saturday March 26, local writer Sue Ashby will facilitate a writing workshop on historical fiction in Sturminster Newton Library. Pre-booking essential. For more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/o/ sturminster-newton-literary-

• The Blandford Literary Festival is taking place on Saturday March 26. To be held at the Woodhouse Gardens Pavilion (DT11 7AA) in Blandford, three fantastic authors – Helen Baggott, Ninette Hartley, and Eve Bonham – will each give a talk in the morning. The afternoon session is broken up into a further three talks – Crime Fiction Through Different Lenses: In Conversation With The Noir Collective; How Writing My Historical Novel Solved A Family Mystery And Finally Righted A Wrong (with Alison Huntingford); and Hidden Gems from Novel Research (with Ali Bacon, Jean Burnett, Heather Child, Kerry Postle). Tea, coffee, soft drinks and biscuits will be provided to ticket holders, and there will be cakes on sale, plus a book stall to peruse. Seating is provided, on a first-come, first-served basis, and there is wheelchair access. Morning session tickets, afternoon session tickets, and full-day tickets, are all available to buy. The entire event runs from 10am – 5pm. For more information, visit: www.eventbrite. co.uk/e/a-day-of-words-atwoodhouse-gardens-tickets292726712477?aff=ebdsopo rgprofile

festival-33209608299 • Tristan Gooley, the navigator, explorer, and author of The Secret World of Weather: How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Breeze, Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop, will be discussing his latest book in Sherborne. He will do so in conversation with Brian Bleese, the Dorset Wildlife Trust CEO, at the Sherborne Literary Society event: Wednesday March 30, 7pm, Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne. Tickets available from Winstone's Bookshop and the Sherborne Literary Society Website. • There will be a military history talk given by Lieutenant Colonel James Porter on the internet via Zoom at 6 pm on Wednesday March 30, titled Batterie MIRUS on Guernsey. The talk describes the collapse of the Western Front in 1940, with the bypassing of the vaunted Maginot Line of fortifications in France, and the occupation of the Channel Islands. The talk then covers life on Guernsey under occupation and the building of the extensive German fortifications, many of which are still there today. Next comes the remarkable story of how four massive 12” guns mounted in a newly-built battleship in the Black Sea in WW1, made their way via North Africa, Norway, Germany and France, to Guernsey where they were set up and camouflaged as bungalows! The talk, which lasts about 45 minutes, is given to raise funds for The Keep Military Museum in Dorchester, and

costs £5 to watch. Anyone interested should contact James Porter by email at jameskrporter@aol.com • Run wild in West Dorset on Sunday April 3 By Olivia White-Hamilton Following a busy Christmas period, Dorset girls Olivia and Lily were keen to enter a local half-marathon event. Having searched for a local event which didn't appear overly competitive and could be completed at our own pace, there didn't appear to be many options, hence the idea of organising our own event was born! This year will be the first year of Run Wild, an event intended to bring the community together and get people moving outdoors. The course will be set in the beautiful West Dorset countryside, around an unseen private estate called Mappercombe. The half-marathon route will challenge runners with some steep hills, whilst the 5K and 10K routes will be easier with some less strenuous hills to tackle. We welcome families, with under-12s allowed to participate in the 5k for free. We plan to make this event as green as possible, with a ‘bring-your-ownbottle’ policy in place, to avoid plastic bottles and cups going to waste. When the participants cross the finish line, they will be given a medal made from recycled paper filled with wild flower seeds, so that it can be planted to help the bees. Anyone wishing to participate can find the event – Run Wild West Dorset Trail Half Marathon – via

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she says, “a bit like the traditional old music hall shows.” Of course, there’s also the chance of a glimpse of a tad more flesh than usual and, interestingly, much of the audiences are made up of couples. Burlesque has teased audiences for centuries and this variety show with its super-glam stars is very much a 21st-century reboot. Expect the sequins and sass, with added glitter! Friday 13 May. Online tickets £27.50, Box Office £25.

To advertise call 01963 400186 CHETTLE VILLAGE HALL (DT11 8DB),on Sunday 20th March 2pm - 4pm, Tea/ Coffee & Cake to raise money towards a defibrillator for the village 23RD MARCH - SPRING SHOW Sturminster Newton Garden Club. To be held in The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Doors open 7.30pm to the public JUMBLE SALE AT PEN SELWOOD VILLAGE HALL Saturday 19th March 2pm White Elephant, Jumble, Cakes , Produce & Raffle In Aid of St Michaels’s Church LYN’S BINGO AT MARNHULL ROYAL BRITISH LEGION on Monday March 21st. Eyes down 7pm HORSINGTON CHURCH A Talk. A backwards Glance at Westminster by David Heath former MP for 18years Friday 25th March at 7:30pm COUNTRY LINK SOCIAL GROUP. Fresh air, fun, food and friendship. Tel. Andy 01225 834834 or Val 01749 342918 www.country-link.org.uk

HAPPY GATHERING CLUB will meet on Friday 18 March at 2.30 Ludwell Remberance Hall welcome. EASTER BINGO, CHILD OKEFORD VILLAGE HALL, Friday 18th March, eyes down 7:30pm TABLE TOP SALE AND COFFEE MORNING, Child Okeford village hall, Saturday April 2nd 10am–12pm 01258-861055 ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION, Sherborne Branch and RAFA Slessor Club AGMs, will take place on Tuesday, 29th March, at 8p.m. in the Slessor Club, Long Street, Sherborne. Tel 01935 812621.

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So high is demand for tickets for an upcoming burlesque show at the Tivoli that was featured in our magazine recently, a second date has been added and tickets are now on sale. Flagged up as a night of laughter, cabaret, mystery and glamour with a promise of scintillating entertainment, An Evening of Burlesque is the UK’s longest-running show of its type. According to the Tivoli’s Pauline Roberts, what audiences seem to love is the spectacle of it all. “It’s very lively and colourful,”

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Classic cars flock to Sherborne Great news for vintage and classic vehicle owners… The Sherborne Historic Vehicle Rally is on for 2022! The poplar event, organised by the Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles, will be held on Sunday, August 28, at the Sherborne School Courts by kind permission of the Headmaster of Sherborne School. It will have 15 classes for veteran, vintage, classic pre-1970s cars, pre-1970s light commercial vehicles and pre-1980 motorcycles and three-wheelers, not forgetting the popular class for modern thoroughbreds post-1970. The Sherborne Town Band will perform at the event while the judging takes place, with some classes to be decided by the voting public.

Brian Chant, honorary chairman of the organising committee, says that the Vehicle Rally will be back for 2022 by popular demand. The ‘HVR’ is one of few events on the classic calendar which involves a road run followed by a static display with concours judging. More than £50,000 has been raised for charities supported by the Rotary Club of Sherborne Castles through previous ‘HVR’ events. Those wishing to enter vehicles can download entry forms on the event website – for details, see www.sherbornehvr.org.uk Completed forms should be returned to the HVR Event Secretary, C/o 16, Gainsborough Drive, Sherborne, DT9 6DR

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A night of music to mark a 70 year anniversary On Saturday 26 March at 7pm, Leweston Choral Society will be hosting a concert at Leweston School as part of the 70th Anniversary celebrations of the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital.

The proceeds of the concert will be split between the Salvation Army and the Yeatman Hospital.

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The concert will feature a wide range of choral pieces by the choir, from ‘Les Mis’ to ‘Locus Iste’. The choir will be joined by the Bristolbased Staple Hill Salvation Army Band, who will play a number of their own pieces, in addition to accompanying the choir in a fantastic new choral and brass band arrangement of ‘And Can it Be’. The concert will also premiere pieces composed by Leweston School’s GCSE and A-Level Music pupils to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the Friends of Yeatman, with inspiration taken from the history of the Yeatman hospital and its contribution to the community of Sherborne over the last twenty years.

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Budding wordsmiths celebrate World Book Day A report from Motcombe Primary School, Shaftesbury on World Book Day, March 3 Despite the weather not being on our side this year, we still managed to enjoy some outdoor reading. Some of our older year groups shared stories with the younger children in the morning and all of the

classes enjoyed a variety of class-based activities linked to reading and books. The afternoon was where the fun started. We had a huge parade in the playground with each year group walking around the playground to take time to look at the assortment of book characters. We certainly

had some wonderful costumes this year! Then, KS2 went into the hall to take part in Motcombe’s first ever ‘Rap Battle’. Each class, across the school, made up a rap about their favourite class book. We then took it in turns to perform our raps to each other. Lots of fun was had and KS2 really excelled themselves with their poetic

ability. From Robinson Crusoe to Little Badman and the Killer Aunties, so many wonderful texts were explored through rap. Then it was KS1’s turn and even our youngest Reception children took part, rapping about the ‘Bear hunt’. The children left the hall with huge smiles on their faces having enjoyed a wonderful day of literary excitement.

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Last Saturday morning, St Mary’s Church in Sturminster Newton (to whose parish we moved when I retired in 2020 and where I have the privilege of assisting with the ministry) held a Vigil for Ukraine. It was silent, and simple. Candles glowed, and we were all encouraged to light our own. People came and went quietly. I was struck by the variety of people who attended, and the wide range of ages they represented. It was only a tiny effort, hastily arranged – but clearly it touched many as a way of expressing our concern for the people of Ukraine and all those caught up in the invasion. It was also a way of expressing our longing that those who make war will have their eyes opened and will let their hearts be changed. War brings out the best and the worst in churches, and indeed in all religions. There are those who are convinced that God is on their side – and therefore, by definition, not on the side of anybody else, least of all those they regard as their enemies. That can produce jingoistic prayers and sabrerattling hymns, which really don’t help anyone. For God does not take sides. Or, rather, he is on the side of all. But it would be bizarre to deny that the Bible makes it clear that God has what has been called a “bias” – a bias to the poor, the oppressed, the refugee and the vulnerable. And that means that our prayers should not be like a child’s letter to Father Christmas, setting out a list of “wants” – but rather an attempt to readjust, to recalibrate ourselves and those for

whom we pray, so that they and we see others with the eyes of Christ. St Paul put it so much better than I can. He wrote to the Christians at Philippi, “whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.” And Jesus himself put it best of all: “How blest are those of a gentle spirit; they shall have the earth for their possession. How blest are the peacemakers; they shall be called the children of God.” Here is a prayer which you might like to use in the coming days: Almighty God, from whom all thoughts of truth and peace proceed: kindle, we pray, in the hearts of all, the true love of peace and guide with your pure and peaceable wisdom those who take counsel for the nations of the earth that in tranquillity your kingdom may go forward, till the earth is filled with the knowledge of your love; through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord, who is alive and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

Shaftesbury Quakers (Society of Friends). We meet for one hour each Sunday from 10.30am at the Quaker Meeting House, Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8BB. All are welcome.

March 27. Join us for our Thanksgiving Services for all those who have shown us kindness and care, receiving a gift of flowers. 9.30am Sung Family Eucharist; St Andrew’s, Donhead St Andrew. 9.30am Sung Family Eucharist with Baptism, St Mary’s, Donhead St Mary. 11am Sung Family Eucharist, St Leonard’s, Semley. 4pm Songs of Praise for Mothering Sunday, St Catherine’s, Sedgehill. Tuesday 22 March, 10.30-12 Church Coffee Morning, St Mary’s, East Knoyle.

West Camel Independent Methodists. We meet at All Saints Church on Sundays at 4pm. A warm welcome to all. Contact: 01935 850838. Blandford Methodist Church You are warmly invited to our Sunday Services starting at 10.45am. The over 60s are also invited to our lunch club on Tuesdays and Fridays at £4 per person. Please request your reservation by phone. Everyone is welcome to our coffee morning on Thursday, 10am until noon. We are anxious to offer help to those

in need. Please leave your message on the phone and we will return your call within 24 hours. Masses in Catholic parishes of Blackmore Vale. Our Lady’s Marnhull 9.30am and 6pm. St Benedicts Gillingham 11am. Anglican High Mass at Wimborne St Giles. The monthly High Mass is the first Sunday of each month at 10am. BH21 5LZ. Coffee Cake and Company at St Gregory’s Church, Marnhull. Every Thursday morning from 10am to 11am. Everyone is welcome. St Bartholomew’s Benefice www.benofbart.org.uk Mothering Sunday:

Sherborne Abbey Weekday Services Monday to Saturday, 8.30am Morning Prayer; The Sepulchre Chapel. Mondays, 9am CW Holy

Communion; The Lady Chapel. Tuesdays, 12 noon CW Holy Communion; The Lady Chapel. Wednesdays, 10.30am Holy Communion with Homily; The Lady Chapel (alternates CW and BCP). Thursdays, 12 noon BCP Holy Communion; The Lady Chapel. Fridays 9am Ecumenical Holy Communion; The Lady Chapel. 1st Friday of the month, 9am Requiem Holy Communion The Sepulchre Chapel (next service on Friday 1 April). Saturdays 9am CW Holy Communion; The Sepulchre Chapel. Third Friday of the month, 11am Remembering the Fallen (excluding Good Friday). Sunday 13 March The Abbey: 8am BCP Holy Communion; 9.30am Parish Eucharist; 6pm Choral

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Church Evensong. Castleton Church: 11am BCP Holy Communion. Lillington Church: 10am BCP Holy Communion. Longburton Church: 10am Family Communion. StPauls@TheGryphon: 10.30am Holy Communion. Sunday 20 March The Abbey: 8am BCP Holy Communion; 9.30am Parish Eucharist; 6pm Choral Evensong. Castleton Church: 11am Mattins Lillington Church: 10am Morning Service Longburton Church: 10am Family Communion. StPauls@TheGryphon: 10.30am Morning Worship.

Milton Abbey Having not performed together as a group for over two years during the pandemic, Briantspuddle Singers are very much looking forward to staging a concert of Lent music in the beautiful Milton Abbey on Saturday April 9 at 7.30pm. They will be performing the ever-popular Crucifixion by Stainer. Also on the programme are popular pieces by Victoria, Viadana, Handel, Mozart, Brahms, and Vaughan Williams, ending with two exuberant works by recent composers – Richard Shephard and Alan Bullard. Choir members are eagerly anticipating this chance to come together

to sing once again in these lovely surroundings and look forward to welcoming a large and enthusiastic audience to share their love of music during these still very challenging times. Tickets are £12.50 and are available at the door, from any choir member, or call 01929 554055. Mid Somerset Quakers Two vigils to raise awareness of climate change will be held by Mid Somerset Quakers.The first will take place on Wells Cathedral Green on Saturday March 19, 11am-12 noon, the second outside Sherborne Abbey on April 2, 11am-12 noon. Mid Somerset Quakers want to

provide an opportunity for people of all faiths, and none, to demonstrate their concerns for climate justice. All are welcome. Praying for peace Church leaders were joined by around 100 members of the public in Blandford Market Place on Sunday March 13, when they invited people to come and pray for peace and reconciliation between Ukraine and Russia. Pastor Dale Carmichael from the Blandford Evangelical Church and the Rev Chris Beaumont, minister at Blandford Forum Parish Church, led prayers for the people of both countries.

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Riverside planning raises objections Strong objections to detailed proposals for a development of four retail units on a vacant site in Greyhound Yard, Blandford, have prompted not one, but four revisions to the plans. The scheme includes, in one of the units, a replacement for the Information Centre in Riverside House, West Street, and originally indicated that it would incorporate a replacement for the public toilets located in the same building. The application to Dorset Council by John Long of JLK Development Ltd is informally linked to an earlier proposal to demolish Riverside House and build on its site and another vacant site next to it, which was turned down at appeal over

two years ago. The plans for the new units were revised first to include an access ramp, reducing the size of each, after initial plans indicated that there would be no disabled access, and further revised plans to increase the size of the Information Centre, reduce the size of one of the other units, and relocate the toilets were submitted after objections were received. This was followed by another, with an even larger Information Centre and no public toilets. Comments on the application closed on March 2. Both the Information Centre trustees and representatives of the disabled, as well as Blandford Town Council,

objected to the first revision on the grounds that the replacement Information Centre will be too small, and disabled access unsafe and restricted. Town councillors agreed that whilst welcoming the ramp and the desire for the developer to further this development, they were concerned both at the lack of safety on the ramp and the size of the proposed floor area for the TIC and toilets inside it, and their proximity to each other. The planning committee suggested the developer explore the possibility or removing one retail unit to create more space for the remaining three, but the detailed plans have to conform to the outline approval given by North

Dorset District Council over three years ago for four units. Town councillor Kayleigh Herbert has declared an interest as she is related to the applicant, and two other town councillors, Byron Quayle and Nocturin LaceyClarke, also have to declare an interest since Riverside House remains in Dorset Council’s ownership. The Information Centre has also commented on the more recent revision that whilst the size of their proposed premises is more acceptable, the absence of public toilet provision is unexplained, and the proposal is clearly overdevelopment of a small but highly visible town centre site, as evidenced by the need to reduce the size of one of the other units.

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Hedgehogs in need of your help A local hedgehog welfare group is appealing for kindhearted animal lovers to set up new hedgehog rescue centres. Blandford Hedgehog Group (BHHG) fears that as Spring approaches and hedgehogs emerge from hibernation, more and more will find themselves in perilous situations. Between August and December last year, Blandford HHG placed more than 100 hedgehogs into local rescue centres. The majority of these went to Hamworthy and Crossways, with Hazelbury Bryan, Halstock, Portland and Bournemouth taking on the remainder. Rescues operate 365 days a year and do not receive any official funding. Each rescue

initiative has to raise funds to pay for food, bedding, medication and vet bills. Recently Blandford HHG purchased two infrared heaters for the hedgehog refuge at Hamworthy. “These have helped to significantly reduce their energy bills and keep our hogs toasty warm during the cold periods,” said Blandford HHG. “This year, sadly, Crossways has had to close completely, Halstock will not be operating until better housing has been sourced, and Hamworthy will be reducing their numbers to a maximum of 50. “We are in desperate need of more hedgehog rescuers and fosterers, and dedicated volunteers who are prepared to help improve the situation for our hedgehogs,” the

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Olive Bowl gig raises over £2,000 in musician’s memory A successful charity gig has raised £2,587.52 for the Macmillan Cancer trust in memory of the late musician David Swift. The sell-out event, held on February 19 at the Olive Bowl in Gillingham, was organised by Big Brass Ska and their friends from D’Ska

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Tales of war and peace told in Wiltshire author’s poignant memoir Now retired, former Major General, Philip Middleton Davies, has recently published his memoir, Baptism of Excitement: A Memoir of War & Peace, covering many different military operations, scenery, cultures and experiences. His memory of ‘war’ refers to growing up during World War II, and ‘peace’ is signified by 15 conflicts involving HM Forces (since the 1950s). Baptism of Excitement: A Memoir of War & Peace takes the reader on a tour of many different places including Korea, Egypt, Suez Canal Operation, Malaysia,

Cyprus, Northern Ireland, France (which was later to become a home to Philip and his late wife, Mona) – to name but a few! His remarkable career is illustrated with interesting photos of landscapes and military life, as well as poignant moments and insights into his personal and family life. This book focuses on a great many aspects of military life, including lifechanging experiences gained in military operations across the world. Philip, who was educated at Charterhouse (of which an early chapter of the book

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mixed with a rollercoaster of emotions. “It is a blessing to have had such an active life (and I still do!), good friends and a loving family. Above all, this is a Memoir dedicated to my daughter, Jane and my grandchildren, Jessica, Hugo and Oliver. “It is also a tribute to my late wife, Mona, and my much-loved elder daughter Jacqueline, who both very sadly passed away in 2020.” Drawing on his own experiences gained throughout his career, Baptism of Excitement: A Memoir of War & Peace gives an insight into the geography, history and the

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horrors of war-torn areas, but it also provides the author with a chance to expound his opinions regarding human impact and the emotional complexities that go hand in hand with military deployments. An engaging and heartwarming book, it is a soldier’s story of a full life extending from childhood to quickly being promoted in National Service to a Lance Corporal, to retirement from the British Army in 1986 as a two-star General. It also includes details about his family and colleagues who have enriched his life over a career that encompassed a number of the British Army’s major operations during his service. There are anecdotes, too, of escapades and scrapes he got into as a young military lad – including some of his adventures during his time at Sandhurst. A donation of £3 from every book sold (RRP £12) will go to the ABF (The Soldiers’ Charity): https:// soldierscharity.org Copies of the book can be purchased directly from Riverside Publishing: https:// riversidepublishingsolutions. com/product/baptism-ofexcitement

Dorset postbox still delivering after 169 years By Brian MacReamoinn In a quiet corner of Dorset, the UK’s oldest working pillar box is celebrating its 169th birthday. The historic postbox, still in regular use, can be found at Barnes Cross in the village of Holwell, near Sherborne. Standing five feet high, the octagonal red pillar box has a vertical letter slot. And, because of its historical significance, it is a Grade II* listed building. In 1853, the postbox was manufactured and installed at Barnes Cross. This was a year after roadside pillar boxes were first introduced. The writer Anthony Trollope, author of the Barsetshire novels, was working for the Post Office as a surveyor at the time. He proposed the use of postboxes in Britain and so, in 1852, a trial was carried out in the Channel Islands. The new boxes were a success and the distinctive structures began appearing in towns and villages around the country. People using the box at Barnes Cross may have noticed the initials VR

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A call for respect, across the board I can’t write without acknowledging the terrible war in Ukraine. All UK political parties are determined to find a peaceful outcome. I must also reassure readers of Labour’s commitment to NATO. It was the Attlee government that took the UK into NATO in the first place. Labour is urging the government to go further on sanctions against Russians linked to Putin. But it’s not us who reportedly received £2.1 million in donations from Russian oligarchs. The war in Ukraine has at least brought out some of the best in us in the Vale, with people so generous that the Shaftesbury aid collection, joining the one started in Sturminster Newton, ended a

Greg Williams, on behalf of Dorset Labour day early. But when I went to the town hall to make a drop off, being in that place again reminded me of the worst of Shaftesbury I had seen there, the week before. There’s no two ways about it – the Shaftesbury Full

Council meeting of February 22 was a disgrace. Councillors shouted over each other, ignored each other and their time limits, barracked each other for a lack of integrity, accused each other of corruption over procurement…I could go on. It’s a small mercy that only half a dozen members of the public were there to witness it, and no one videoed it. There was a lot of talk about the Seven Principles of Public Life. How about we just start with respect? Respect for other people, their views, and the time they give up to make the town better – whether you agree with them or not. That respect should cut all ways, as there were clearly some genuine grievances.

Anyone who is excluded from most or all of the committees is going to come to full council with an axe to grind. There was a genuine axe to grind about the contract for online tourism promotion. The advice of the clerk was not followed, and a rollover of the current contract was only approved with a casting vote. Yet anyone’s concerns, however valid, will be dismissed when the complainants act so aggressively and contemptuously. We see in Ukraine how precious democracy is. To be an elected councillor is a privilege. I, like many others in the town, would ask our councillors to treat their positions as such and simply treat each other with respect.

Positive action on Ukraine aid Together we can do more to help Ukraine refugees Somehow the old political adage that all politics is local does not seem pertinent at the moment. The eyes of the world are focused on the unfolding horrors taking place at the edge of our European continent. Everything else seems rather insignificant. Our first-world problems seem embarrassing as we see people fleeing their homeland in fear. It is tempting to write paragraph after paragraph condemning Putin, his barbarism and praising the pluck of the Ukrainians. But we get all of that in our media and there is nothing that I can add that’s new. So, I want to say the following things:

Conservative MP for North Dorset Simon Hoare While we are seeing the worst of mankind, we are also seeing the best. We have seen hundreds of volunteers across North Dorset collecting, donating, packaging and dispatching

tonnes of life-saving humanitarian aid. I was privileged to help out at the Exchange in Sturminster. There was a continual tide of people bringing what they could. The Ginger Viking in Blandford and the Guildhall in Shaftesbury resembled scenes last seen in the Blitz, as people did what they could to help. I must confess to being easily moved and when I returned home, I burst into tears as I told my wife all I’d seen and how profound I had found it. We are clearly facing a refugee emergency. I think we should waive the requirement for visas, and we should be doing far more, far more quickly. I am pressing Ministers on this point. It is a view widely

shared across North Dorset. There is clearly going to be the need for accommodation. If you have a spare room, a holiday let, granny flat, empty property that you would like to offer, please email me on simon.hoare. mp@parliament.uk and I will ensure that when offers of help are called for, I can submit those I have received. I would urge you to make a donation via www. dec.org.uk which is the umbrella organisation for charities such as the Red Cross, Oxfam, Christian Aid and Save the Children. If you prefer, you can send a cheque to DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal, PO Box 999, London, EC3A 3AA or you can donate at the Post Office.

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requirements to help further aid to reach Many of you have written to me expressing Ukraine. your deep concerns over the horrors While we are providing extraordinary unfolding in Ukraine due to Russia’s humanitarian support for the Ukrainian invasion, so I wanted to update you on what has been happening this week in response. people, the UK has also been at the forefront of diplomatic, economic, and military efforts Earlier this week, the House was privileged to stop Putin in his tracks. to receive an unprecedented address from I was pleased to see the Prime Minister Ukrainian President Zelensky. It was clear demonstrate the UK’s clear leadership on that his resolve will not waver in the face of Putin’s attacks. I found his statement deeply this when he set out a six-point plan for the global response to Russia’s aggression: moving, and it brought to mind the words of Abraham Lincoln in his famous Gettysburg • Mobilising an international humanitarian coalition for Ukraine. Address: “The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never • Helping Ukraine to defend itself. Conservative MP for forget what they did here.” • Maximising the economic pressure on Somerton & Frome Putin’s regime. Despite the enormity of the humanitarian MP David Warburton • Preventing any creeping normalisation of tragedy unfolding in Ukraine, it’s been what Russia is doing in Ukraine. heartening to see the public’s response. More • Pursuing diplomatic paths to de-escalation. than £100m has now been donated through the Disasters • Strengthening Euro-Atlantic security. Emergency Committee’s Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal – Vladimir Putin has, I believe, miscalculated in several the equivalent of more than £1m per hour since it launched. ways. Rather than dividing the world, he has strengthened Donations can be made at www.dec.org.uk. We can all be and united NATO and the almost universal coalition proud of the way our citizens have opened their hearts and have generously supported the Ukrainian people in their time of international partners. Rather than Ukraine quickly acquiescing to Russian might, he has revealed Volodymyr of need. Zelensky to be an inspiring leader with a country determined The government has also stepped up its support by to resist occupation. Rather than manifesting the fictional pledging an additional £100m, making the UK the largest threat of Ukraine towards Russia, he has left little doubt in bilateral donor of humanitarian aid to Ukraine. Indeed, the minds of people across the world that this is not Russia’s I’m pleased to see that we are now relaxing any customs

Matching words with actions War is happening and poses a real threat to our way of life. Our thoughts and prayers are with those suffering and fighting for their lives and statehood in Ukraine against Putin, a man hellbent on an imperialistic ambition. This conflict is on everybody’s lips and the most common thing I hear is how helpless everyone is feeling. Although this war is taking place on a scale not seen in Europe since the 1940’s, there are things we can do to help, such as donating money, food or clothing to the amazing charities and organisations already giving aid to

Nick Massey on behalf of Liberal Democrats across the Vale Ukraine. As always, I have seen communities across the Vale leap into action to do

what they can. At another level, it is good to see the West coming together to oppose Russia’s unprovoked attack on Ukraine, but we need to keep on at this government to ensure words are matched with meaningful action. Everyone I speak to wants to see us being the truly hospitable nation that we should be. This war will certainly impact us. The cost of living is already skyrocketing and it is likely to get worse before it gets better. As tough as it is, we need to make sure we are far less reliant on external sources

of food and energy. Positive changes to our agricultural support system – a key factor for Dorset – and further acceleration of clean green technology will help to provide solutions, highly exportable solutions, too. We must not take the easy option and fall back on fracking and other fossil-fuel sources that just keep on damaging the world. Although we cannot directly enter this conflict, we need to stand with our friends in Ukraine on every front and show Putin that he will not succeed. Otherwise, Ukraine will not be the only place to suffer.

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MPs’ round-up war, it is Putin’s war. The unprecedented international sanctions against Russia will not stop him. They will take some time to cut deeply. And, currently, they – and their effects – are met with mystification by Russian people unable to access information beyond that which Putin wishes them to perceive. But the Russian people will reflect, and Putin’s Russia will soon begin to suffer both economically and socially. And its influence on the world’s stage has been terminally eroded. I’m pleased to see us in the UK pursuing Russia’s political elite and cracking down on dirty money. The Government will continue to target members of the Russian Duma and Federal Council who voted to recognise Ukraine’s separatist regions. The UK continues to lead by example by banning Russian aircraft and vessels from air and sea space. The EU has followed our lead in expanding the scope of the sanctions regime to further Russian oligarchs and businesses. The Government excluded Russian occupied territory from our trade deal with Ukraine and was the first to act against Belarus, which continues to aid Russia in its militant intent. We are also working hard to support the humanitarian response. Two routes now have been set up: the expanded family route, and the humanitarian sponsorship scheme. And now we are opening a new Visa processing centre in Lille to help process as many applications as possible while completing the security checks necessary. The UK has deployed extra Home Office staff to Poland, Hungary and Moldova, allowing us to rapidly process visas

for Ukrainians fleeing the conflict. Expert Home Office staff have travelled to Poland to ensure rapid visa service, building on previous increases incapacity in Poland, Hungary, and Moldova. A new pop-up Visa Application Centre in Rzeszow, Poland, has been opened, while the combined total number of appointments in the region will increase to 6,000 from next week. A new Refugees Minister, Richard Harrington, has been appointed to coordinate and accelerate support for those fleeing the conflict. And we are the largest bilateral humanitarian donor to Ukraine, with almost £400 million in aid pledged to help the Ukrainian people. The UK is providing £220million in aid for basic necessities like medical supplies to support their response, as well as a £74 million through the World Bank to support the Ukrainian government directly plus that £100 million economic package to support Ukraine financially, including helping them to reduce their reliance on Russian energy supplies. In addition, the UK is guaranteeing up to $500 million of Ukrainian Development Bank financing, injecting vital capital into Ukraine and helping its economy weather the storm of Russian aggression. I understand that we intend to also stand ready to offer guarantees of Multilateral Development Bank lending for projects that will support economic stability and vital reforms such as tackling anti-corruption These are difficult and precarious times indeed. Events need to be carefully controlled, as conflicts can quickly spiral and escalate.

How we can help Ukrainian refugees It was deeply moving to listen to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the House of Commons last Tuesday. Since the Russian invasion began last month, we have seen unparalleled heroism and strength by those seeking to defend their homeland. My priority is to sort out the refugee support system which clearly isn’t working very well. Although as of Sunday, over 3,000 people are to be welcomed, the Government is not able to respond quickly enough I am wanting to make sure of this urgently and will be working closely with the Government and Dorset Council to rehouse and support as

Conservative MP for West Dorset Chris Loder many refugees as possible. If you have a spare room or property where you can help refugees, I’d be pleased to hear from you: hello@ chrisloder.co.uk.

I am also very pleased to hear Michael Gove’s announcement on Sunday of the £350 a month to be offered to homeowners who take in Ukrainian refugees. And to hear Sajid Javid’s announcement over the weekend of the 21 Ukrainian refugee children ill with cancer having landed safely in the UK to commence life saving treatment here is heart-warming news. The overall sum we have provided Ukraine has exceeded £395million. Much of this was spent on humanitarian aid, with £100m towards bolstering Ukraine’s economy and reducing dependence on Russian gas. Humanitarian

teams are deployed in and around Ukraine providing and medical assistance. Russia’s economy is taking a further hit through the Government’s Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill. This will clamp down on money laundering and those using property in our country as pawns in their dubious enterprises. I am one of the Members of Parliament who spend time with the Armed Forces out on duty, understanding how the armed forces mobilise and defend our nation. Last week, I was in HMS Raleigh near Plymouth, the main training centre for all Royal Navy recruits.

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What will it take for our pleas for slower speed limits to be heard? n We are the residents of Waterloo Lane, Stourton Caundle, and every one of us is driven to anger and frustration every day by the permitted speed of our road, which has become terrifyingly dangerous. In spite of the fact that it states on www.gov.uk/ government/publications/ setting-local-speed-limits/ setting-local-speed-limits, “Traffic authorities continue to have flexibility to set local speed limits that are appropriate for the individual road, reflecting local needs and taking into account of all local considerations”, our local council have so far chosen, despite many pleas, not to implement any measures to better ensure the safety of walkers, cyclists, horse riders, animals and inhabitants. Rural roads such as ours have a speed limit of 60mph, even though our road has many driveways, very narrow single vehicle widths in places, blind bends and blind brows of hills. This is total insanity. When we pull out of our driveways we face the irritation, abuse from – and potential danger of – drivers speeding so fast they have no time to slow down. It is now risking one’s life when walking or cycling around the village. We have had accidents on the road, trees knocked down by cars at night unable to control their speed around bends, people thrown off bikes into hedges,

and 12 cats have been killed in a relatively few years. These animals could have been children, walkers or cyclists. The new law brought in on January 29th creates a “hierarchy of road users” which gives priority to pedestrians and cyclists. Surely, then, the local council are obliged to make it ‘easier’ for drivers to drive legally which they only could at a much slower speed? We need a limit of 20 or 30mph on Waterloo Lane, but far more clearly visible ‘slow’ signs before narrow parts and bends, and 20mph limits before narrow parts and brows of hills, as well as in the village itself. Why do pleas to the local council get refused? E S Williams, on behalf of the residents of Waterloo Lane, Stourton Caundle n Greg Williams, in his Labour diatribe in your February 18 issue, says Boris Johnson fancies himself as a historian. If Mr Williams can distinguish between hindsight and history, he might look at a little history himself. Labour took over in 1997 with a flourishing economy, but left in 2010 with [former chief secretary to the treasury] Liam Byrne’s infamous valedictory message: “Sorry, there’s no money left.” Former Labour PM Tony Blair appointed Frank Field to “think the unthinkable”

on social care, but sacked him when he did so. Then in 2015 Labour put itself in the hands of a man who consorted with the UK’s enemies and took a relaxed approach to anti-Semitism. Labour didn’t seem to know where it stood in recognising or rejecting the Brexit referendum. Mr Williams might profitably put some of his effort into self-examination rather than fussing about parties. Mike Keatinge Highbank Marston Road Sherborne

n There have been two items

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of great significance in your magazine. One: an article about Spencer Flower and his plans about meeting the housing needs dictated by this government, in which there is not a single mention of the installation of ‘green’

technology being a planning requirement. Two: a reference to a planning application near Shaftesbury where the developers have offered to install solar panels when they build the houses. It appears it is not that difficult to do. Nobody in power seems to have the slightest awareness of the need to install green technology wherever and whenever possible. Perhaps when the cost of energy rockets following the actions decided by Putin, our leaders will finally wake up. Our solar panels, which did cost money to install, now produce electricity for FREE and that production is not affected by what happens to the energy market, whatever that might be, including the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia. If we really want to protect our energy supplies, we need an integrated energy policy. This will not be achieved by a small number of private companies seeking to maximise their profits and dividend payments. Fracking is drilling for fossil fuels and it’s environmentally very risky, and nuclear power stations take a decade or more to build and centuries to decommission. Apparently, only the French or Chinese can build our nuclear power stations. Green power is domestic, local, entirely within our national boundaries and totally free from what happens on the world market. Do we really want to rely

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Letters on the likes of Putin and the rulers of oppressive countries for our energy? The current lack of policy and idiotic attitude to green technology is proving to be an ECONOMIC and environmental disaster. Richard Foley By email n It is good to hear that the covid pandemic is finally over and we can all go back to leading normal lives once again. Yes, case numbers have been dropping, but where is the scientific evidence to support this move? Where is the advice by SAGE? The Welsh government hasn’t heard an announcement by Sir Patrick Vallance the Government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, or by Professor Chris Whitty the Chief Medical Officer, which is why they are taking a more cautious approach. So why has Boris Johnson taken this bold, or perhaps more accurately, foolish, move? Hasn’t the UK government always claimed that it is following the medical advice? I suggest that the reason that Boris Johnson is planning to bring forward the cessation of all covid restrictions is to placate his backbenchers when it comes to calling for his resignation, and has nothing to do with the health of the public in managing the pandemic. This is just another example of this man’s desperation to save his own skin. Yet again, he is trying to take us all for fools. Name and address withheld n When will our elected members of parliament start

listening? It used to be that many pensioners used their winter fuel payment to pay their council tax, but it is my view that they are now going to use intended council tax payments to pay their fuel bills. This is only going to escalate when the cost of gas and electricity increases by 54 per cent in April 2022, not forgetting the increase during 2021/22. Our elected members need to allot time to debate the present system of council tax, with a view to scrapping it. Since its inception as a property tax, it has been used to fund items not directly associated with property. The majority of local councils are now having to allocate approximately 66 per cent of their total council tax receipts to fund adult and children’s social care. So, how could council tax be replaced to create national fairness? Social care should be the responsibility of the Government. Monies should be raised by general taxation, thus leaving councils to make a local service charge for services rendered. By removing this burden, the local service charge could be set at approximately a third or less of the present unitary/ council tax charge. No one earning over the basic rate of income tax allowance, at present set at £12,570, would be exempt, which is only fair as we all use these services, so all should pay. As of March 31, 2021, the total uncollected council tax, using Government figures, amounted to £4.424 billion. It included £1.512 billion for fiscal year 2020/21,

which due to the pandemic and utility charges will see the uncollected amounts for 2022/23 escalate even more. It is my view that politicians/councillors must start treating this matter as if it were their money. Brian Jaye Sturminster Newton n It is very sad that you feel the need to print the offensive trash that emanates from that self-opinionated hypocrite Chris Loder. He seems to have a problem with Chris Packham ‘and his crowd’, a man who has devoted his life to conservation, who tries to undo the mistakes of the past and make the world a better place. Mr Loder feels it is wrong that we should reintroduce species that were exterminated by mankind. And this is the same man who champions animal welfare, but it would appear his concerns only apply to pets and farm animals, not wildlife. Chris Loder condoned the persecution of eagles (which we are once again privileged to see in southern England) based on a single Scottish [Natural Heritage] report. Encouraging people to read this report, which focuses on only one side of the argument, produces a distorted perspective of the truth. This country already has a huge problem with the illegal killing of raptors – birds which are protected by law – and this is not helped by Mr Loder’s misinformed comments. I suggest Mr Loder educates himself by reading the many reports highlighting the benefits that the reintroduction of birds of prey brings, including mental

wellbeing and an increase in tourism, an industry Mr Loder himself promotes in West Dorset. One only has to look at the growth in tourism in Scotland, in particular the Isle of Mull, to see how eagle (and osprey) reintroductions have boosted tourist numbers. Previously, we had to put up with the rantings of people like Bill Woodhouse and now we have the poorly informed opinions of a man who purports to represent the views of West Dorset. Shame on you Chris Loder. I urge your West Dorset readers to vote for another candidate at future elections. Geoff Coulson Stalbridge n Re: the letter from Jeremy Bloomfield [NBV March 4], I am mystified as to what are all these measures, care of Brexit, that there is a lack of progress on? Could they make up for the loss of all the “support mechanisms of the last 50 years” that now threaten our small farmers, as reported in the very first article in the same issue? A few pages further on, David Warburton MP, bizarrely bemoans the loss of our multi-billion-pound music touring industry because of Brexit – something he voted for. But your beef is that Simon Hoare MP, “an avid Remainer”, is not using his time to write articles for the NBV. Think about it Jeremy, maybe he is using all his time, as Chair of the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee, trying to sort out the terrible mess that exiting the EU has left Northern Ireland in. Name and address withheld

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Antiques & Collectibles

Upcoming Acreman auctions… Despite all the traffic chaos in Sherborne, it has been an interesting couple of weeks at Acreman St Antiques. We have a sale of approximately 750 lots coming up on March 25, including jewellery, silver, watches, Oriental, antique and other toys and collectables. Other items for the auction include quality antique furniture including a Victorian Carlton House satinwood inlaid desk, estimated to fetch £800£1000, and a Victorian mahogany two-part campaign surgeon’s cabinet (£1,500-£2,000), as well as a wonderful collection of Georgian and Victorian silver fitted toilet boxes, tantalus decanter boxes, humidor and a converted

knife box. We also have on offer a fantastic large-scale miniature of three children by the renowned portrait miniaturist Walter Stephens Lethbridge (1771-1831). We are seeing a big change in how people are now buying at auction, and online selling has really grown. We have therefore decided to use a second selling platform, Saleroom.com, as well as easyliveauction.com, where you can view the catalogue and bid live. We are now taking in entries for our April 29 General Antiques Auction. Also, further entries are invited for our April 22 Specialist Coins, Banknotes and Tokens Auction, and for

our May 20 Textile, Fashion and Apparel Auction, as well as our June 17 Jewellery, Watches and Objet D'art Auction.

If you would like to discuss entering items for any of our forthcoming sales, you can contact Gill Norman on 07908 333577 / 01935

Forthcoming Auction

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Including furniture, pictures, silver, jewellery, Asian art and more

Interiors 24th March at 10:30am

Upcoming Auction Highlights Majority of auctions commence at 10.30am

March

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Art & Design post 1880 (Inviting entries)

May

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Militaria in association with The Tank Museum (Inviting entries until 8th April)

19th

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Find all upcoming auctions on our website Duke’s Brewery Square Dorchester Dorset DT1 1GA

Tel: 01305 265080 enquiries@dukes-auctions.com www.dukes-auctions.com

Auction: Wednesday 13 April at 10:30am Inviting entries until 23 March Viewing: Monday 11 April 10am to 4pm Tuesday 12 April 10am to 4pm

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Antiques & Collectibles

Scooter sells for £2,500 at Clarke’s recent auction at Semley Clarke’s Auctions at Semley saw some strong results from their recent automobilia sale, with a rusty 1963 Lambretta LI 150 scooter restoration project selling for £2,500 including commission. From a deceased estate, it has been owned and stored locally for the last 40 years and will require a full restoration before venturing out onto the road again. Also selling well were a charming 1955 split-screen Morris Minor two-door saloon fetching £2,200 and a 1965 Land Rover Series 2 pick-up, selling for a shade

over £1,250. With the unprecedented prices for gold and silver at the moment, now is the time to consign any old jewellery or cutlery that may be languishing at the backs of drawers. Already consigned is a private collection of early 19th century Scottish silver to include teapots, sugar sifters, two-handled goblets, decanter labels, cream jugs, a tea caddy, ladles and cutlery. They are now taking entries for their forthcoming Antiques and Collectibles sale to be held on Friday

8 and Saturday 9 of April, so please contact Richard Clarke or Karen Marshall on 01747 855109 at the main offices on Kingsettle Business Park, Station road,

Semley, Shaftesbury for consignment, or for any enquiries regarding probate or insurance valuations.

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Friday 25th March online through Saleroom.Com & easyliveauction.com

Auctioneers & Valuers Next sale:

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A Victorian copper jelly mould by Benham & Froud. Sold for £900

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We are now accepting items for our April auction For all enquiries please contact Gill Norman on 07908 333577 or 01935 508764 auction@acremanstreetantiques.co.uk

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Antiques & Collectibles GOOD CONDITION VINYL RECORDS WANTED Larger collections preferred No classical please, cash paid 07831-266478

ANTIQUES WANTED furniture paintings glassware ceramics studio pottery Asian art, records call Jerry 07906 530054

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Louis Vuitton travel case going under the Duke’s hammer Duke’s interiors auction will be held at the Dorchester Fine Art Saleroom at 10.30am on March 24. On offer will be antique furniture, 19th-century silver, a selection of rare 18thcentury drinking glasses and everything else in between. Auction highlights include an early 20th-century Louis Vuitton brown leather travelling case (£200-£400), an Ernest John Alexis Vulliemin (1862-1902)

‘Cycles Peugeot’, vintage advertising poster (£300£500), and also a large North-West Persian signed Tabriz carpet (£800-£1,200). These will be sold alongside decorative porcelain, glassware, and collectables. Find a fully illustrated online catalogue at www. dukes-auctions.com. Bid online, by telephone or commission, and in the room (01305 265080 enquiries@ dukes-auctions.com.

Free Valuations, Shaftesbury Office

From the Basil Lewis (19272019) collection of stamps Hong Kong Airmails 1931-59.

SOLD FOR £5,000 • Entries invited for

our forthcoming Specialist sales • Catalogues available online • Full calendar of Specialist sales A mid Victorian ormolu mounted burr walnut, tulipwood & ebonised kidney shaped desk

SOLD FOR £17,700 Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9AN 01747 855 122 www.semleyauctioneers.com Offices in Dorset, Wiltshire and London

5th &1st 6thApril November

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Monday 12th Pictures, Maps, Books & Postcards

Chinese & Japanese Ceramics Tuesday 13th Silver, Jewellery, Watches &21st Clocks

Oil Paintings, & Books 22nd Wednesday 14thWatercolours Model Cars, Trains, Dolls & Toys Enamel & Militaria, Automobilia Thursday 15thSigns Medals, Coins &23rd Stamps Sporting Itemsof24th Friday 16thMemorabilia Asian Ceramics & & Works Art Silver, JewelleryAuction & Watches Classic Motorcycle 28th 25th October

June Classic Motorcycle Auction Classic Car Auction 11th November July Classic & Vintage Auction Further entries now beingCar accepted at Haynes, Further Entries Now Invited

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Valuable bowl to go up for auction A Chinese porcelain bowl, which was used by a navy admiral for years as a place to keep his keys safe, could fetch £8,000 or more when it goes under the Charterhouse hammer in their specialist sale of Asian art on April 8. “I have seen and sold items which have been used as doorstops which, unbeknown to their owners, turned out to be valuable, but have never come across an item worth thousands of pounds which has been used as a place to keep keys safe,” said Charterhouse’s Richard Bromell. The bowl has been owned by a retired admiral who passed away last year. It was inherited from a family member who was in China in

the early 20th century. Whilst the bowl was admired, the admiral did not attach any great value to it and used it daily for many years as a safe place to keep his keys. Discovered by Charterhouse whilst carrying out the probate valuation after the admiral passed away, the family were surprised to learn the bowl is worth thousands of pounds. Once a grant of probate had been obtained, Charterhouse were instructed to remove items surplus to family needs and entered the bowl into their specialist sale. Charterhouse are now taking entries for their busy programme of specialist auctions in April with

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Puzzles

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Home & Garden

Tracy digs in for the Queen’s Green Canopy Project A local woman has planted 60 trees on her land in North Dorset as part of the Queen’s Green Canopy Project. Tracy Neal has planted oak, beech, chestnut, field maple, alder, walnut and a mix of 120 hedging plants including hawthorn, blackthorn and dog rose. The Queen’s Green Canopy (QGC) is a treeplanting initiative created to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022, which invites people from across the United Kingdom to “Plant a Tree for the Jubilee”. Tracy, who is joint head of agriculture and rural property

at Battens Solicitors, said she was delighted to be part of a national scheme which will benefit the local environment for generations to come. “Having been bought up on a farm in New Zealand, rural matters – and in particular the environment – has always been important to me,” she said. “As a custodian of the land, I want to ensure that I do all I can to help preserve the flora and fauna. “Taking part in the Queen’s Green Canopy project in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee year is really exciting. These trees will be mapped and I hope

that planting them will leave a legacy for many generations to come.” www.queensgreencanopy.org.

Tracy Neal takes a rest from all that digging!

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Home & Garden LADY GARDENER. 20 years experience. Has vacancies. Yeovil 07967-478793 GARDEN RESCUE Tel: 01747 821726

GREENHOUSES Supplied/Erected Alloy/Ten Colours Spares-Repairs-Glass Chris Abrams 01258 452632 PENNY LLAMA & ALPACA Rescue, organic manure for sale, 20 bags free local delivery £1.20 per bag Tel 01725 552061

SELF DRIVE DIGGER AND DUMPER HIRE 01258 861647

LANGTON NURSERIES (C W Abbott & Son) Seed potatoes and Onion Sets. Pea Sticks and Bean R ods. Perennials and Shrubs. Stockists of Kings, Franchi and Fothergill Budget Seeds. Potting Compost. Large selection of Terracotta Pots. Langton Long, Blandford Forum, Dorset DT11 9HR. Telephone: 01258 452513

GC GARDEN CARE, tree topping, grass cutting, hedge cutting, fencing, patio cleaning, house maintenance & general repairs, waste carriers license Tel 07852 457230 HALLS GREENHOUSE 8’ X 6’ never assembled. Frame still in packaging. £700. For further details ring 01747 811091 CARPET FITTING Small rooms, refits and adaptations Contact Jeff 01258 821000 07774641582

01963 400186

Garden Design Est 20 Years

01258 881112 07900 431701

FRANKS MAINTENANCE GROUP Serving all your interior & exterior maintenance needs

01747 826656 franksgroup.co.uk

•Alterations •Renovations •Carpentry •Kitchen Fitting •Bathroom Fitting •Wall/Floor Tiling •Plastering •Hard Landscaping •Painting & Decorating •Plumbing •Electrical

BUILDING MAINTENANCE

MAN WITH MICRO-DIGGER & 1.5ton digger. Garden clearance, patios, fencing, decking, landscaping, driveways 30+ years’ experience. Call Ken 07882 441873 or 01963 32034

FOREVER GREEN LANDSCAPES. Garden maintenance, landscaping, fencing. 28 years experience. Matt Hughes 07885586716/ 01747 825134

LTD

MAN WITH CHAINSAWS and axe for hire. Fallen trees cleared or chopped and shared if preferred. 07584683242

EVERGREEN CLEANING/ Dog Walking/ House Sitting Services, Tel Wendy Ford 07989230754

(Established 1997)

Tree Surgeons TREE WORK

Felling Section felling Pruning/shaping Hedge cutting Scrub clearance Stump grinding Planting £10M public liability insurance

LANDSCAPING Fencing Patios Sleeper walls All hard landscaping

Vale Tree Surgeons Limited www.valetreesurgeons.com Tel: 01747 228484 Mob: 07770 833734

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Home & Garden HERITAGE 13/30 RIDE ON MOWER. In good working order. Buckland Newton. £350. Call 07979-494712 EPSON PRINTER With Spare Cartridges, GWO £50. SHARK HOOVER with attachments £75 01963 363694 WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools Call 01935 428975 R&W FENCING SERVICES All types of fencing, Agriculture and Domestic 01258 880892 07980 036250 ASBESTOS REMOVAL Garages, Sheds, Lean to’s, Roofing and Cladding Collection and Dismantling BY Registered Hazardous Waste Carrier Call 07973 444620 or 01722 414478

01963 400186 For all your fencing and decking needs

Closeboard, panels & sheds supplied and fitted. Gates made to measure.

Sherborne Fencing Ltd Tel: 01935 814272 Mobile: 07814246332

LES BENHAM: GARDEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

All Hedge/tree work/rubbish clearance, gravel driveways/Pressure Washing. Patio and Fencing Work. Fully Insuranced/Free Quotes 01258 458849/07788 907343 lesbenham@yahoo.co.uk/ check a trade

STORAGE BOSS

FLAT PACK STORAGE CONTAINERS

for SALE or RENTAL* *(on your own premises)

Call 01722 714514 today to discuss your requirements www.storageboss.co.uk LOGS

North Dorset Tree Surgeons We carry out all aspects of tree surgery, hedge cutting and stump grinding. Ash dieback specialist. Fully insured and NPTC qualified.

Call Will today on 01747 854517 or 07872 970741 Professional

Experienced

SELA

LANDSCAPE SOLUTIONS

Reliable

Fully Insured FREE No-obligation quotes

One off cuts to total garden re-design Grass/Hedge Cutting • Jet Washing • Patios • Paths Driveways • Fencing • Concreting • Drainage Estate Management • Garden Clearance

Landscape Excellence

Call 01258 880930 / 07860 612445 Reliable Service with Quality Results

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GOOD QUALITY SEASONED OAK & ASH LOGS Barn stored, £170 for 8ft by 6ft trailer load, Delivery free within 10 mile radius of Templecombe. 07773 254174, ANDY QUALITY HARDWOOD Seasoned logs 15 mile radius Sherborne Tel 01935 812863 Mob 07970988440

LOGS R US 1 ton pickup load of logs £90 double load £150 dumpy bag £60 All hardwood 07790 404593 01258 818081

SEASONED HARDWOOD LOGS £150 double load £85 half load 01258 880892 07980 036250

LOGFUEL.CO.UK, hardwood logs, kiln dried-ready to burn. Wincanton - 15 miles Tel 01963 836101

Machine or Hand-Lay Local Authority Approved ESTABLISHED 1988

All aspects of Surfacing Roads Drives Footpaths Drop Kerbs Resin Bond Drives

Season Barn Dry Logs

20 miles radius of Sherborne FREE delivery

Tel: 01935 815534

Call for a free quote

01747 820234

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Sow your seeds the planet-friendly way! Sustainable and recycled pots, trays and accessories all available now. Come and visit us, Monday – Saturday 9am – 5.30pm and Sunday 10am – 4pm Milton on Stour, Gillingham SP8 5QA 01747 824015 FR DE LOC EE LIV AL ER Y

MOTHER'S DAY AT

Because... Mums are worth it! Open Sat 26th March 9am - 5pm Williams Florist, Station Rd, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

Tel: 01963 362355

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Normal Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm

GARDEN SUPPLIES AT

Seed Potatoes Now In Seed Potatoes, Onion Sets & Shallots Summer Flowering Bulbs, Seeds, Compost, and Garden Sundries Williams Florist, Station Rd, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

Tel: 01963 362355

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Normal Opening Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm

established in 1978

OUR LOCAL SHOWROOMS: Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SPB 4QL | 01747 835394 Wincanton Business Park, Somerset BA9 9RR | 01963 33574 www.cullingfordcarpets.co.uk | info@cullingfordcarpets.co.uk

TREE & GARDEN SERVICES 07435220238 01258858888 Fully insured quality service provided GUTTERS CLEARED WINDOWS, fascias, soffits, gutters cleaned, Repairs, Free Estimates 07788-376752

Carpets Vinyls Rugs Wood Karndean Curtains Blinds Re-Upholstery

Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 5.30pm Saturday: 9.00am - 4.30pm

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D KING & SON

GARDENING MAINTENANCE, References gladly provided. 07731 646505

Lawn Mowing Service, Tel 01747 821 726

FITTED WARDROBES made to measure(in white, other door colours available), from £200, free quotes. Bob Humphries 07885 286508

40-60cm Green Beech £128/100 Hornbeam £134/100 Quickthorn £105/100 & Blackthorn £143/100 For list and availability Call WILLIAMS GARDEN CENTRE

HEDGING PLANTS

Tree and Garden Services • 25 years’ experience • Registered waste carrier • Free estimates • All areas covered • No job too small

07831 091239

01963 362355 williams-florist.co.uk

david.king63@aol.co.uk

Station Rd, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

GIBSON AND RADFORD RESTORATIONS Est 1976 T: 01963 370471 M: 07802823123 jake@gibsonandradford.co.uk www.gibsonandradford.co.uk

HOUSE CLEARANCE Plus Sheds, Attics, Garages & Gardens Quality Items Offset Registered Waste Carrier

GROUNDWORKS For all aspects of domestic outdoor improvements, site clearance, concrete breaking, extension footings, drive construction and resurfacing. concrete bases. drainage, landscaping and disposal of spoil. 1 metre wide mini digger and 6 tonne excavator with experienced operator. Established over 35 years. For complete professional service and advice with a free no obligation quote, call Graeme Sheaf: 07968 968 869 Wincanton graemesheaf@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 01258 440838 or 07853 275379 enquiries@back2market.com www.

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NE PLUMBING

castletown landscapes

For all your plumbing needs

17 South Rd, Corfe Mullen, Wimborne BH21 3HY

24/7 No Call Out Fee

01202 699912 07414 897888

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Just ask If you’re thinking about how to improve your garden and give it and yourself a boost, we can help. Based in Sherborne, we, at Castletown Landscapes, provide complete garden care and landscaping services that can breathe new life into your garden projects, whatever size they are. No job is too small. We do it all. So, whatever’s on your mind, just ask.

Landscaping, Groundworks and Garden Maintenance, Landscaping, Landscaping, Groundworks Groundworks and and Garden Garden Maintenance, Maintenance, Landscaping, Landscaping, Groundworks Groundworks and and Garden Garden Maintenance, Maintenance, Competitive rates and free, no-obligation quotes. Specialists Specialists inin Patios, Patios, Fencing, Fencing, Driveways, Driveways, Specialists Patios, Fencing, Driveways, Specialists Specialists inin Patios, in Patios, Fencing, Fencing, Driveways, Driveways, Please call Paul to get the conversation started. Landscaping, Groundworks and Garden Maintenance, Walling, Walling, Ponds, Ponds, Turfing Turfing Walling, Walling, Ponds, Ponds, Turfing Turfing Walling, Ponds, Turfing M: 07739 121 430 Specialists in Patios, Fencing, Driveways, Free Free Quotation Quotation Free Free Quotation Quotation Free Quotation E: paul@castletown.uk Walling, Ponds, Turfing amralphlandscaping@gmail.com amralphlandscaping@gmail.com Tel: Tel: 01747 01747 850544 850544 amralphlandscaping@gmail.com amralphlandscaping@gmail.com Tel: Tel: 01747 01747 850544 850544 amralphlandscaping@gmail.com Tel: 01747 850544 Free Quotation www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk Mobile: Mobile: 07921 07921 637227 637227 www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk Mobile: Mobile: 07921 07921 637227 637227 www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk Mobile: 07921 637227 amralphlandscaping@gmail.com Tel: 01747 850544 www.ralphlandscaping.co.uk

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Home & Garden GROUNDWORKS

TREEWISE

For all aspects of domestic outdoor improvements, site clearance, concrete breaking, extension footings, drive construction and resurfacing. concrete bases. drainage, landscaping and disposal of spoil. 1 metre wide mini digger and 6 tonne excavator with experienced operator. Established over 35 years. For complete professional service and advice with a free no obligation quote, call Graeme Sheaf: 07968 968 869 Wincanton graemesheaf@hotmail.co.uk

We Clear, Clean and Move. Free quote on viewing We offer a range of property clearance services with a reliable and efficient clearance service that takes the stress out of house clearance, downsizing, decluttering, or clearing unwanted items or rubbish. We will clear everything from single items to whole house contents. We clear houses, garages, and gardens as well as general rubbish clearance. We have a hoarding expert who can assist in decluttering and clearance of hoarded properties. On occasion we do buy items or can advise if these should go to auction.

Where our waste goes

We try and recycle as much as we can however some of the items cleared are not reusable. In these circumstances our clearance waste is split into categories of household waste, wood, rubble, metals, and hazardous waste such as old refrigeration units, paint and mattresses. We use 35yard containers for household waste, wood and metals, with most of our waste going to Canford Recycling centre, near Wimborne or Dorset Waste Partnership.

Experts in all aspects of TREE SURGERY, HEDGECUTTING & STUMP REMOVAL

NPTC qualified & fully insured No job too small, Friendly, personal advice and free quotations. Make a wise choice and call David Merefield today on 01747 850906 / 07966 522361

Treecare Co. Tree Specialists

TREE STUMP REMOVAL Pruning, bracing, shaping. Preservation of mature trees. Hedge cutting. Trees supplied & planted. Landscaping & maintenance. Heavy duty winch hire available. Tree Surgery BS.3998 Contractors to local authorities.

WOOD CHIPPINGS FOR SALE Free Quotes & Advice Tel/Fax: Shafts 853512 Mobile: 07831 262083 Established in 1976

At TreeCare we care...

Tree Tree Surgery. Surgery. Reductions. Reductions. Felling. Felling. Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding. Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding. Woodchip Woodchip supplies. supplies. Family run business Family run business since since 1946 1946 Tel: 01963 250005 Tel: 01963 250005 Mobile: Mobile: 07976 07976 934 934 252 252 www.bandgdown.co.uk

WINDOWS Deadline to place your advert is the Friday before publication.

Contact Chris: 07580 193 352 or Kim: 07467 070 960 Email: mnclearance@live.co.uk www.maidennewtonclearance.co.uk Fully Licensed & Insured Waste Carriers License no: CDBU204730

BLACKMORE WINDOWS AND DOORS. Locally based company in Stalbridge with 25 years experience. All your window and door needs undertaken, from repairs to replacement. Contact Terry on 07514224712 FREE QUOTATIONS.

Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

Damp Control Timber Treatments Dry Rot Condensation Control 30-Year Bonded Guarantee

Tel: Wincanton 01963 202382 Mobile: 07881 504426 Email: maplepres@aol.com www.maplepreservation.co.uk

DORSET WOOD TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS

Oak Timber Framing Bespoke Timber Building Traditional Building Specialist inc All Building WorklAll aspects of Lime External and Internal Rendering/Plastering/Repointing Lime Crete Flooring Chimney Rebuilds and Repointing

www.dorsetwood.co.uk

Contact Dave Welsh 07838 654468

djwelsh@btinternet.com

DORSET LIME Specialists in all external and internal lime work. Lime crete flooring. All aspects of traditional building.

Call Dave or Dan 07492 181788

Building Construction Specialists

Home extensions | Barn Conversions Cottage Renovations | New Build Homes Project Management Established over 40 years Phone: 07979 210 074 / 01747 855 280 E: andy@sandsltd.biz w: www.sturgessandsturgess.com

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL SW BUILDING & RENOVATIONS All aspects of building and plumbingcatered for Tel: 07970 437786

ALL IRONWORK. Handrails. Gates. Railings. Repairs. Restoration. 01258 880301

Quantity Surveying

Steve Guppy Home Maintenance & Improvements

Fully Insured Tel: 01747 590584 Mob: 07812 106 513

B.LUCAS General builder

25 Years Experience, City & Guilds Qualified Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, New Build, Plastering, Floor and Wall Tiling, Brickwork, Blockwork, Stonework and Patios, Fencing and Decorating.

FREE estimates, No VAT 01747 228827 07809 362919

Estimating Surveying Dispute Resolution

PLANNING CONSULTANT

Robert Chalke Associates www.rca-qs.com

Site appraisals Planning applications Appeals Planning drawings Advice

01749 813625

01963 371180 0789 4020 735

www.whiteacreplanning.com

01963 400186 or Book Online

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General building Extensions/Renovations Loft conversions Oak frame buildings Groundwork/Landscaping All your property needs

Call 01747 229757 email: alanlewisaml@aol.com

ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK Custom made or restored in numerous finishes and metals

- Balustrades - Canopies & Pergola's - Estate Ironworks - Furniture & Ornaments - Handrails - Orangeries & Glass houses - Railing & Fencing - Staircases - Steelworks & Fabrications - Windows & Doors REQUEST A QUOTE: WWW.NEWTONFORGE.CO.UK/REQUEST-QUOTE 01258 472407 | MAIL@NEWTONFORGE.CO.UK UNIT 20C, BUTTS POND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1AZ

Free estimates for all electrical work, no VAT North Dorset location, will travel. Call Alan Brown, C&G 2330, 2391,2382 on 01258 446258 or 07976 630 904 Email: alan@acbelectricals.org.uk

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

Bryan G Paulley Ltd Oil Tank Services Domestic & Commercial

REPLACEMENT TANKS INSTALLATIONS RE-SITING TEMPORARY TANKS EMERGENCY PUMP OUTS BUNDED /SINGLE SKIN METAL TANKS/FUEL STATIONS ABOVE GROUND OR BELOW MOLING SERVICE FOR BELOW GROUND UTILITIES COMMERCIAL BOILER REMOVAL

COLIN LEA Carpenter / Builder No VAT - call 01747590117 07708467601

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Concrete & Floor Screed Mixed On site Any Quantity Delivered Sand Gravel Stone Cement Blocks etc Supplied Loose or in Big Bags Good Quality Top Soil in Stock

New bunded tank installed for between £1300 and £1900 +VAT depending on size of tank. All areas. OFTEC Registered

Now available... Rockery Stone

24hr Emergency, Leaking Tanks or Oil Spills 07836 502683

01747 853687 or 01747 855630

Tel: 01963 363870

Competitive Rates

E: office@bgp-oiltanks.co.uk www.bgp-oiltanks.co.uk

www.hardimanconcrete.co.uk

ASA architects Architecture . Masterplanning . Conservation

CO NS FR UL EE TA TI O N

New Build • Extensions • Conversions • Listed Buildings • Refurbishment All Drawing Work For: Planning Applications • Building Control • Construction

Tel: 07770 421624

Email: andystrange@btinternet.com • www.asa-architect.co.uk

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J&C Handyman Services

Plumbing Door hanging & skirting boards Painting & decorating and facia clearing Shed erecting & repairs Guttering and replacement Flat pack furniture Fencing Shelves & curtain rails Pointing etc... No job too small. Please call with your requirements.

01963 364457 07368 516658 dorsethandyman26@gmail.com www.jchandymanservices.com

OLD BYGONES & COLLECTIBLES

Rural, garden & agricultural items bought & sold

Tim, 01725 517268 or 07311 478301

Architectural Services Planning & Building Applications for New Build, Extensions and Conversions

01747 822162

Our advice is always free

enquiries@bell-architectural.co.uk CHIMNEYS

Smokin Nicely Chimney Sweeps

Chimneys and Flues professionally swept. Extremely clean service. Keeping Dorset’s chimneys smokin’ nicely.

Tel: 01258 455251 Email: smokin.nicely@hotmail.co.uk smokinnicely.co.uk

STEVE ADAMS CHIMNEY SWEEPING HETAS registered woodburner and flue installer. Birdguards and cowls 07932 655267

K.SANSOM CHIMNEY SWEEP: Brush & vacuum APICS registered 01963 370038

CLEANING

SHINY STOVES OVEN CLEANING Ovens,Ranges, Aga’s, etc. Independent Family Run Business Covering The Blackmore Vale Area

Tel 01935 592461 Mob 07875 272401 www.shinystoves.com

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Local Services COMPUTERS & TECH AERIALS & Satellite Direct Repairs & Installations - 7 days per week No VAT - Prompt & Friendly Service TOM MOSS Mob: 07931 727 961 Email: tommoss50@aol.com

Get connected. Stay connected. WiFi • Email • FaceTime • WhatsApp Skype • Google • eBay • Amazon Facebook • Twitter • Instagram

DEREK ETHERINGTON BSc(Hons). PC/Mac, Repairs, Networks, Websites, Tuition. Free local callout. 01963362403 07855287150 http://www.dcenet.co.uk

Joseph Crocker Computers Custom built gaming & office PCs Desktop, laptop and mobile device diagnosis and repair General computer and IT advice

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

01963 23669

or 07484 690824 josephcrockercomputers.co.uk

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Purchase advice, Virus Removal, New PC Setup/ Installation, Internet Connection, Upgrades, Computer/Software Tuition Call Gregg on 01963370713

R Laptop R Tablet R Smartphone R desktop PC

• Friendly, patient, and knowledgeable help • Keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues for free over the Internet • Sell online easily, quickly and reliably

• Buying advice, setup and installation

I’m Phil Hudson, your local tech expert and trouble-shooter. I’ll come to you and sort things out, at a time that suits you. Or you can drop off your machine at my workshop for quick, efficient care and maintenance.

Call me now on 07805 783147

Vale Computers

Your local computer specialist Any computer related problem fixed: Blank screen, slow computer, upgrades, virus removal, broadband setup and data recovery. Fixed charge repairs – no call out charge. New and second-hand computers for sale. MS CompTIA+ certified engineers.

Ring 01258 880442 Email: Valecomputers.2006@btinternet.com Open Hours: Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 4.30pm Sat: 9.00am to 1.00pm

DECORATION, FLOORING & CARPENTRY

John Banham’s

Property Service REFRESHING Bathrooms & Kitchens

Upgrades and Carpentry Decorating services Refreshing sale and rental upgrades Handyman projects Plumbing repairs Tiling services Contact: John Banham

Office: 01747 838 087 Mobile: 07768 190 131 email: refreshingrenovations@gmail.com

01963 400186

PHILIP STIRK PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: carpentry, wall tiling, guttering, general repairs. Free quotations/ No VAT. Tel: 01747825725 mobile: 07984 524446. Email: philipstirk@btinternet.com NEIL PIERCY PLASTERING Modern & Traditional Plasterwork, Exterior Rendering & Floor Screeding 07974185923 / 01963 240185 http://www.modernandtraditional.co.uk

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Local Services DECORATION, FLOORING & CARPENTRY GR PAINTING & DECORATING Local, reliable Interior Painting and Decorating services. Competitive rates. No job too big or too small. Free quotes. 07746 810962 gary.rumbold@gmail.com

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DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

LES BENHAM

Painting Services, Property Maintenance, Domestic/Commercial Inside or Out, Fully Insured/Free Quotes 01258 458849/ 07788 907343 lesbenham@yahoo.co.uk /checkatrade

Deadline to place your advert is the Friday before publication.

Jeans

Electrical

www.jeanselectrical.co.uk

Local, friendly and reliable Covering Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset Free no obligation quote

Jeans of Mere, offer appliance repairs on most brands with fixed labour repair charges (parts on top)

dearsdecorating@gmail.com 07887 499593

Call 01747 860215

LOCKSMITHS & GARAGE DOORS

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

PROPER DOMESTICS APPLIANCE REPAIRS & INSTALLATION

01747 416059

www.properdomestics.com LOCKSMITHS & GARAGE DOORS

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in your area

Sectional Doors / Roller Doors / Up and Over Side Hinged / Personnel Doors Spares & Accessories Installation / Servicing Automation / 2 into 1 Conversions Insulated Garage Doors Call 01963 363782 or 01258 472830 www.dorsetgaragedoors.co.uk

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Local Services LOCKSMITHS & GARAGE DOORS

Quantum Locksmiths

FRANKS MAINTENANCE GROUP

Email: info@quantumlocksmiths.co.uk Follow us on

Installations, servicing and maintenance

01747 826656 franksgroup.co.uk

•Boiler Replacement •Boiler Servicing •Gas, Oil & LPG •General Plumbing •Bathrooms •Landlord Certification •Solid Fuel Stove Installation and Servicing

HEATING AND PLUMBING

Call: 07900-196427 01258 721236 Follow us on

SEMI-RETIRED PLUMBER, Blandford & surrounding area, for all plumbing problems, oil fired, heating, no job too small call Ken on 07896 601563

LTD

•24 Hour Call Out •UPVC Repairs •Key Cutting •Lock Changes •DBS Checked •No VAT

PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

MJ HPPS LTD Plumbing and Heating Contractors

MUSIC SHERBORNE GUITAR TUITION 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com

General Plumbing Oil/Natural Gas/LPG Installations Bathroom and Kitchen Installations New Boilers and Cylinders Underfloor Heating & Renewables Landlord Safety Certificates All workmanship guaranteed, along with manufacturers’ warranties.

Office: 01747 829222 Mobile: 07900916810 Email: mike@mjheat.co.uk

PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE D&T Plumbing and Heating Oil servicing and repairs, plus all other aspects of plumbing and heating carried out

t:01747 854887 m:07525 755 696

SOLID FUEL INSTALLATIONS LTD accredited installers from the competent persons scheme for wood burners, multi fuel stoves, chimney liners and twin walled flues. Sweeping chimneys, birdguards & cowls. Fireplace alterations to your needs, chimney works including pointing. 01749 677440 07921074602 solidfuel3@aol.com www.solidfuelinstallationsltd.co.uk

• Natural Gas, LPG and Oil • Central Heating and Power Flushing

• Condensing and

01258 446186 07973 183658

www.quinnsheating.com

Combination Boilers • Landlord’s Certificates • Bathrooms, Kitchens and Tiling • All of the Blackmore Vale area covered

PLUMBING Wanted scrap copper cylinders £30 each Tel 07852 457230 KDL PLUMBING . FREE ESTIMATES. 0747-512-8249 (01258)-490265 (01305)-290265

ABBEY DRAINAGE UNBLOCKING DRAINS

Sinks

Toilets Rodding High pressure jetting CCTV Surveys No dig relining Septic tank and water treatment plant installation All repairs and renewals No call out charge

01747 640188 07587 238563

We cover all of the Blackmore Vale area

PEST CONTROL

ROOFING

SPECTRUM PEST CONTROL

Rodents, insects and all other pests humanely dealt with. Bees re-homed if possible. Qualified and Experienced Technician. Member of the British Pest Control Association

Based in Wincanton

Tel: 07931 583614

valesideroofing@hotmail.com

T: 01258 721462 M: 07379 405080

Find us on

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ROOFING Tom the Roofer I cover all aspects of roofing work, gutter replacement, cleaning and repair work

t:01747 854887 m:07525 755 696

• Felt Roofing Specialist • Tiling, Slating and UPVC • Velux Windows • No Job Too Small • Insurance Work • Leadwork Friendly Service Free Estimates Mobile 07973 248319 scott@scottmilesroofing.co.uk

CHRIS LANGLEY FLAT ROOFING BLANDFORD Specialist in Hi-performance felt & GRP. All of our work is GUARANTEED. All types of roofing professionally carried out. PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF ALL ORDERS.

FREE D AN QUOTESATES IM T S E

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400g (14oz) mixed dried fruit 200ml (7 floz) hot tea 75g (3oz) Muscovado sugar 225g (8oz) plain flour 1½ teaspoons baking powder 1 large egg, beaten Melted butter for finishing

(optional) • Preheat oven to 180C (160C fan oven) gas mark 4 or equivalent. • You will need a ½kg (1lb) buttered loaf tin, or 20cm (8 inch) round deep cake tin or silicone mould. • Soak the dried fruit in the tea overnight. • Combine the flour and raising agents, and sieve half over the mixture. Stir thoroughly. Add the egg and incorporate it gradually followed by the remaining flour. Stir in the sugar. • Ease the mixture into the prepared tin. Smooth the top with the back of a wet tablespoon. • Bake for 40 minutes or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Don’t over-bake or it will be too dry. Brush the top with melted butter whilst still warm.

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Here’s another tea bread, a little different from the one featured in this column last March, which was based on an old Yorkshire recipe. This one is based on a Cumbrian specialty. Again, there is no fat in the mix, but that doesn’t mean you can’t butter slices generously if you fancy it. It’s also very good with thin slices of cheese, or you can eat it on its own as you would any moist fruit cake. Usually made in a loaf tin, you can also use a round cake tin: cut slices across the cake if serving buttered or cut into wedges if you are eating it plain as a fruit cake.

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Fruity twist on a classic dal The weather has been cold and blustery, and that always makes me reach for warming spices, so today I’m sharing with you a slightly more complex dish than usual, but a firm favourite. A dal is my preferred way to utilise lentils, and this twist on a classic showcases spinach and rhubarb, which sounds weird, but pairs beautifully with the spice palate. If you don’t have any rhubarb, parsnip would be a good substitute, adding a touch of sweetness. Rhubarb is a good source of vitamins K and C, calcium, potassium, and folate. Spinach is an excellent source of vitamins A, E, C, B6, B9, K1, folic acid, iron, magnesium,

potassium, and calcium. Combined the two pack a serious antioxidant punch, including anthocyanins, proanthocyanidins, lutein, quercetin, and zeaxanthin.

Rhubarb and spinach dal (serves 2-4) 1 stalk of rhubarb (sliced into rounds) 1-2 handfuls of spinach 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 200g dried red split lentils 1 tsp ground Cumin 1 tsp ground Turmeric ½ tsp ground Coriander 2 Cardamom pods, crushed Cayenne pepper to taste (I usually use a teaspoon) 1 large onion (diced) Thumb sized piece of ginger (peeled and finely grated) 3 garlic cloves (finely grated)

1 can coconut milk 150ml stock (vegetable or chicken) Small bunch of fresh coriander • Dry fry the dry spices on a medium heat in a saucepan for a couple of minutes, stirring regularly so they don’t catch. • Add the oil, onion, garlic, and ginger and allow to soften for 5 minutes. • Add the rhubarb, sautéing for a further minute before adding the lentils, coconut milk and stock. Bring to the

boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the lentils are cooked. • Finely slice the coriander and spinach, and stir in when you take the pan off the heat. This is lovely served with a wholemeal chapati as a quick supper, or as part of a larger Indian-inspired feast with a variety of vegetable and meat dishes. Just remember to remove the cardamom pods before you tuck in!

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We all know how a child who’s eaten sugar can become the devil possessed and that their appetites rival that of a Labrador… Thankfully I can share with you a sugar-free, flour-free and scales-free recipe that’ll make a batch of snacks to keep everyone’s hunger pangs and sugar cravings at bay for a couple of days.

Simply grab a large mug and stir the following ingredients together in a mixing bowl: 2 medium mashed bananas ¼ mug of olive oil 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon cinnamon 1 ¾ mug dry porridge oats ½ mug of sultanas • Spoon into decent-sized biscuit shapes onto baking Catering Corner parchment (I can normally make about 16 -20 per batch). Place into a preheated oven at around 180°C YEOVIL TABLEWARE HIRE for around 10 to 15 mins, until going golden brown Web www.yeovilth.co.uk Email info@yeovilth.co.uk around the edges. Leave to Call 01935 414332 cool and enjoy!

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Is it time to spring-clean the mind? Whether it’s what we see, hear, smell, taste or touch – our senses are being stimulated from every angle. One of the consequences of this is that people often now find it uncomfortable to be still and/or silent. It’s as though they need a constant distraction because they fear being with their thoughts. We are glued to screens, playing video games, watching television or scrolling through social media, rather than communicating with each other or noticing our surroundings. Our boredom threshold has dropped dramatically; we’ve become hedonistic and want to feel ‘happy’ all the time. A huge proportion of us hardly ever slow down long enough to take much in because we’re all rushing headlong towards where we’re going. Our work/life balance is often very poor

and many report having sleep problems and/or find it hard to concentrate. We fill our lives with material possessions, most of which we don’t really need and often can’t afford; but we feel we must keep up with the latest trends. How we look has become an obsession, whether that’s how we dress or what our faces and/or bodies look like. My clients report that they tend to over-think or analyse things too much. This can cause anxiety, now one of the biggest mental health problems globally. Many people are trying to fill themselves up with external ‘stuff’ to feel better about themselves, when what makes us feel good mostly comes from within. Constant stimulation isn’t good for us and it’s important to understand that our mind, like our body, needs to rest and recuperate.

We can combat this bombardment by challenging our perceptions and changing what we choose to be influenced by. There are obvious steps to take, such as not watching or listening to things that make you feel low or upset, plus doing things that are fun and enjoyable. Stillness and quiet are essential in maintaining good mental health as they allow you to process and reflect on how you’re thinking, feeling and behaving. Listening to soothing music, a guided meditation and gentle exercise are all ways to slow down and relax. When was the last time you went for a walk in the countryside or at the seaside? Have you seen a film, concert or play recently or visited a museum? When did you last laugh so much that it ached? How often do you really look at all the amazing nature around you? Are

you hopeful, optimistic and confident or sad, scared and gloomy? Do you ever take time to quietly consider your life, reflecting on how the past and setting new goals for the future? We’ve just survived the pandemic and we’re all experiencing PTSD – so maybe it’s time for a healing of our hurts, a spring-cleaning of our minds and to change how we live our lives. It’s time to discard what’s not serving you and prioritise what is, because if you get your mental health in order, it will make a real difference to your quality of life. David Stanton is a Senior Psychotherapist/Counsellor working with individuals, couples and families. For a free informal assessment, info or appointments contact: 07584711488 davids@tatva.center www.tatvacenter.com

A walk around… Stour Provost At the crossroads on the B3092, turn west into the village centre and park at the roadside. Walk a short distance north down the hill until you come to the footpath on your right leading to the church. Exit the churchyard via the gate onto the road, then head north along the B3092. The road winds a bit so take care to be on the side with best visibility. After ¾ of a mile, you’ll come to a road on your right heading east for a mile, towards the large mound on the horizon, Duncliffe Hill – your target. When you get to a road junction turn left, northwards, for a furlong, then right onto a footpath. Don’t be misled into using the fenced path along the hedge line as it leads to a bog! The official path crosses the field to a gate leading into a plantation. You’re now going uphill. Soon you’ll join the bridleway going eastwards through Duncliffe Wood. You may notice a bank and ditch to your right. This is because you’ve strayed into East Stour and it’s the parish boundary. Eventually you get to the top where there’s a trig point that must have been placed there before the trees grew up, as the purpose of a trig is to be

with retired visible for mapping. There Dorset rights are magnificent views over of way officer the Vale nearby. After a while the bridleway Chris Slade swings right and takes you downhill to the south east, where you meet a road that takes you south west through the hamlet of Stour Row, where there’s another small church. Unusually, it has a bell mounted outside in the graveyard. At the next junction turn right, north, for 500 yards then turn left, west, for a mile and a half to take you back to the village. On the way you’ll pass through Woodville (the village school dates from 1850). When you get back to the village crossroads, near where you parked, continue westwards down a hill then swing to the right to see the Stour and a mill – there’s been one there since before the Domesday Book. By now you’ll have walked about seven miles, so go back to your car!

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The challenge of being you “Just be yourself!” How often do you hear that? What does it even mean? We’re usually told to “just be yourself” when we face a challenge – an interview, a performance, an exam, a date. These are moments when we really are not sure what we’re doing or who we are. Not very helpful then. It matters what we think of ourselves – and how well we know ourselves. If we are not true to ourselves – in other words, if we don’t behave in a way that is based on our instinct and an outcome of the ingredients of our lives (a huge subject, not for these pages) then we are constantly having to re-set. Re-set our minds, our emotions, our reactions, our behaviours.

constantly (we all suffer Somewhere within that from ‘comparisonitis’) it process of resetting, the can be difficult to say no to message is going to become something. To say, “that is very confused. That means not my thing, you do you, the people we live with, I’m going my way”. But work with, sell to, teach, whatever, won’t really know the release when you do is a game changer. what it is we are about. So, To have the courage to they won’t trust us, or talk acknowledge our strengths to us, or involve us, or buy and to accept our limitations from us. There will be no genuine rapport and your life is hard. But you can start by focusing regularly and will be much tougher than it honestly on what you do need be. well. Once you’ve got into So, how do we be ourselves? I suspect it’s a that habit, step it up and acknowledge what you lifetime’s work. It’s about find really tough and ask having the moral courage to stick with what we believe Alice Johnsen is a life coach in. To be ok with who we based near Sherborne. are. That can be challenging, 07961 080513 especially in the early years. alicejohnsen.co.uk In a world where we are faced with comparisons

yourself if you need to keep doing it. If you are doing something just because you feel you ought to, or because you think that’s the sort of person you want to be, try stopping. Try doing something else that is more your thing and notice how you feel. The positive ripples of such a step will reach far and wide into all parts of your life.

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Meditations in nature: Escaping the cold March wind March is not my favourite month. Although my garden is full of spring colour and the sun’s warmth and brightness intensify day by day, the biting cold wind and rain make me shiver. The sporadic warm spring days of this teasing month only seem to amplify the cold, and the potential for ice and snow has yet to fade. This is not a month to be trusted. Is it a lion or is it a lamb? Today, grey clouds scud across the sky, and rain falls like teardrops down my windowpanes. Although my eyes are cast out through the gloom towards my garden, I dream of better times. My thoughts drift to a place I know and love on the southern shores of South Africa, where the Milky Way tumbles to the horizon like a gossamer ribbon. I can see myself idling along the shellstrewn tideline, gathering ocean jewels, jumping around the brightly coloured rock pools, and snorkelling in turquoise lagoons. Some seascapes once

visited are never forgotten; they live in your heart forever and call you back. I wish I could be there now, to watch the sapphire blue Indian Ocean crash over the reef, sending clouds of sea spray to drift onshore and over the white sand dunes that are sculptured, like the desert, by the ocean winds that sweep north from Antarctic waters. Although a few people visit, this is a space where nature resides undisturbed: a wildlife haven of flowers, birds, mammals, insects and abundant marine life. It is already long ago and far away since I visited, and in these turbulent, distressing times, who knows when I will be able to return. Meanwhile, the power of my imagination can transport me, at will, beyond reality and beyond this cold March day. The Greek philosopher Plutarch proposed that “the mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled”. It is not a physical entity but the combination of thoughts, feelings, memories,

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and desires that make us who we are. Although a human brain can be held, measured, and explored, our minds still have scientists baffled. There is many a story of how the mind’s ability to be in two places at the same time, like mine today, can overcome

adversity. With my dreaming and philosophising over, the day still awaits me. I must return to the present, and get on, despite the wind and rain, and trust that warmer days will soon come.

Invitation from the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital The Yeatman Hospital is at the centre of Sherborne, and the town’s own charity, the Friends of the Yeatman, is its lifeblood. Now more than ever, the Friends need more than your money; it needs what money can’t buy – your time! If you have ever thought about supporting the Friends – think about becoming a Trustee. You will find all of the information you need to become a Trustee on our website: https://friendsoftheyeatman.org.uk The Friends of The Yeatman Hospital is a registered charity whose main aims are:

• To provide funds to support facilities and equipment that contribute to the efficient running of the hospital • To work for the comfort and dignity of the patients • To encourage and foster public support of the hospital • To support health education and treatments within the wider community • To support initiatives aimed at improving the health of the local community.

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Flushing, stinging, sensitive skin? Rosacea is a chronic inflammatory skin condition that causes redness, heat, flushing, sensitivity and thread veins. The areas usually affected are the cheeks, nose, chin and forehead. The eyes can also be affected. Rosacea can cause red bumps, which can be mistaken as acne, and thickening of the skin, particularly around the nose. The cause of rosacea is unknown. However, studies have linked genetics, the immune system, gut health and environmental factors, e.g., UV light, as potential causes and triggers. A holistic treatment approach and avoidance of known triggers is the best way to reduce inflammation and improve symptoms. • Avoid caffeine, excessive sugar, artificial sweeteners, alcohol and very hot food

and drinks. Foods and supplements that reduce inflammation and balance the gut microbiome may help, including probiotics and Omega 3. Eliminate any food allergens/intolerances. • Yoga or low-impact exercise can reduce stress, a known rosacea trigger. • Avoid extremes of temperature, for example, very hot baths. • Apply an SPF30+ daily. Use skin products that are pH balanced, calming and soothing. Avoid products with alcohol and active ingredients, e.g., glycolic and salicylic acids, vitamin C and retinoids. To book a free consultation, visit www.dorsetaesthetics. co.uk or call 01258 795010. Gilly Graver, Aesthetic Nurse Practitioner Dorset Aesthetics, Stourpaine

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Soothing lime for calm and sleep I am currently preparing for my second-to-last exam of the whole herbal medicine course, which is both exciting and a bit scary, not to mention stressful. The most important thing is trying to keep calm and fit in revision around everything else that has to go on in life. Sleep is very important and not something I am very good at! I spend quite a lot of my life making up sleep tinctures (concentrated liquid herbal extracts made from plants) for not only myself, but for friends and family who are also struggling. We have a huge array of herbs that will help with calming the system down and promoting good sleep. Each person, however,

has slightly different symptoms, problems or reasons for why they are not sleeping, so you need to choose the correct herbs for that person. Get it right and it is very successful indeed. Tilia europaea is a herb that is used to promote calm and sleep. This is the limeflower and you will often see it in off-the-shelf teas and remedies for relaxation. Lime trees have a wonderful history. In Germany, village greens would have Linden or Lime trees where the townsmen would meet to do business. The flowers have a sedative effect, so perhaps they were used to calm down heated arguments! Limes are associate with tender love, friendship,

wisdom and fertility. They (The leaves are heart shaped, a doctrine of signatures). have also been used as a symbol of liberty. It works on the kidneys and helps with stagnation, The flowers should be picked as soon as they open which will show up as (mid-summer) on a dry day scanty, dark urine and and dried in the shade. They oedema (swelling). When we are said to become a narcotic are deciding what remedy will suit a person, if their with age. Tilia.spp (there are lots of tongue is red and flamedifferent species of lime tree) shaped it’s a good indicator used to be used for epilepsy, for lime. convulsions and nervous disorders. Today, it is a key ingredient for hypertension, addressing stress, which often is a major cause of increased blood pressure. Fiona Chapman is studying naturopathy and herbal medicine at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. pellyfiona@gmail.com

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A great escape The clarion call of the post horn will echo around Mere Lecture Hall this month to announce Mere Amateur Dramatic Society’s first production of 2022. ‘Post Horn Gallop’, a farce by Derek Benfield, promises to deliver an evening of great escapism. The company are confident they can have you laughing in the aisles on your visit to Elrood Castle. There you will find that cash-strapped Lady Elrood has opened the stately home to the general public, while her gun-toting husband roams about taking pot-shots and issuing military orders. Adding to the noble family’s mayhem are an amorous maid, a myopic guide, two hapless tourists,

two crooks plotting revenge and a troop of Boy Scouts camped on the front lawn. The production is dedicated to the memory of MADS member, June Hewett (1937-2021), who excelled in comic roles. She took part in many MADS plays, variety shows and pantomimes, and won the award for Best Comic Performance at the 2009 Woolstore One Act Play Festival. *Performances of Post Horn Gallop begin at 7.30pm on Thursday, Friday and Saturday March 24, 25 and 26 at Mere Lecture Hall. Tickets, priced at £8 each, are available to book via www.mereamdram.co.uk or by telephoning 01747 861257 or 07539 329798.

Taking the Trap on tour By Lorraine Gibson Dorchester Drama’s latest production, Trap for a Lonely Man, will go on a mini local tour this April with performances at Moreton, Broadmayne and Martinstown village halls. Written by Robert Thomas in 1963, the play is a taut psychological thriller set in an isolated chalet in the French Alps. After a man reports his wife’s disappearance to the police, a woman turns up, claiming to be his wife. He insists he has never met her, but she seems to know all about him and has evidence to prove her claim. As the

plot twists and turns, a conspiracy unfolds and the tension and mystery build towards the final moments. Sean Colledge, chairman of Dorchester Drama, is excited about the project. “Taking this play out on tour rather than performing in one location has its challenges, but it’s a great move,” said Sean. *The play will be staged at: Moreton 1 April, Broadmayne 2 April, Martinstown 8 and 9 April. *Performances start at 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm. Tickets (£10+£1 booking fee): www.wegottickets.com/ dorchesterdrama

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LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS Book and Lyrics by HOWARD ASHMAN. Music by ALAN MENKEN Based on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith. Originally produced by the WPA Theatre (Kyle Renick, Producing Director). Originally produced at the Orpheum Theatre, New York City by the WPA. Theatre, David Geffen, Cameron Mackintosh and the Shubert Organization. This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Music Theatre International (Europe). All authorised performance materials are also supplied by MTI Europe www.mtishows.co.uk. LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS was originally directed by Howard Ashman with Musical Staging by Edie Cowan.

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Tickets now on sale for Cursus Festival’s return Local festival-goers are celebrating the return of the Cursus Cider & Music Festival to Dorset this summer on the bank holiday weekend of June 2-5. A small-capacity, grassroots festival of original music, Cursus has been on hiatus for two years due to the Covid pandemic. But 2022 sees it return with renewed energy, good vibes and a great line-up. Located near Sixpenny Handley in the beautiful surroundings of Cranborne Chase, Cursus offers a family and dog-friendly festival experience. Live-in vehicles are welcome as well as tent campers. This year’s Saturday night headliners are the Dutty Moonshine Big Band, with a supporting bill including the likes of Random Hand, Black Water County, The Leylines, Skimmity Hitchers, Subgiant, Samantics, and singer-songwriter Emily Capell. There will also be a selection of DJs throughout the weekend, all held together by legendary local DJ and compere Dapper Dan, aka the Rock ‘n’ Roll Town Crier. Kev Davis, the festival organiser, said: “Over the last eight years, Cursus has built a reputation as a down to earth, fun and inclusive event in a wonderful location. “Tickets are selling really well as people look to bounce back from the pandemic and rediscover the unique experience of small festivals. Adult tickets are priced from £79, with big discounts for children.” Full information about the festival can be found at www.cursusfestival.com

Tunes for tiny tots It is never too soon to take your baby to a classical music concert, according to the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) which is putting on a special performance in Yeovil for tiny tots. New parents and babies, as well as older siblings, can join the BSO at its Time Together concert on Sunday March 20, at 10am at Westlands, Yeovil. The BSO Chamber

Ensemble, presented by Sam Mason, promises to deliver a “magical sensory session” for babies and new parents to experience music together. “From bouncy time to sleepy time, musicians from the BSO will lead you on a fun journey of songs and music to support you and your babies,” said the orchestra.” *Tickets are £3.50 from bsolive.com/events/bso-onyour-doorstep-yeovil-1

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

DEATH ON THE NILE (12A)

AND FINALLY PHIL COLLINS (Tribute Act)

PLEA S KE E CHEC EP KI OU NG WEBSR ITE

HARLEY KIMBRO LEWIS

THE DUKE (12A)

28th March, 4th & 5th April 7.30pm Matinees 29th March 12pm, 31st March 11.30am and 6th April 2pm Tickets £8 Eve, Mat £7, U16s £6

AN EVENING WITH PAM AYRES

Tuesday 29th March 7.30pm Tickets £25

21st – 24th March 7.30pm, Matinees 19th Mar 1pm (tbc), 20th & 24th March 2.30pm Tickets £8 Eve, £7 Mat, £6 U16s

Friday 25th March 7.30pm Tickets £22

Saturday 26th March 7.30pm Tickets £18.50

(Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee)

(Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

Crime & Comedy Theatre Co. present:

LIPSTICK ON YOUR COLLAR

SUPERSONIC 70s SHOW

SNAKE DAVIS & HIS BAND

Wimborne Musical Theatre LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS

REVENGE

Wednesday 30th March 7.30pm Tickets £18.50 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

Thursday 31st March 7.30pm Tickets £22 (Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee)

Friday 1st April 7.30pm Tickets £21.50 (Box Office bookings over £20 incur £1 booking fee)

Saturday 2nd April 7.30pm Tickets £20 (Box Office bookings incur £1 booking fee per transaction)

WIMBORNE MUSICAL THEATRE Presents

7th - 9th April 7.30pm Matinee 9th April 2.30pm Thursday£16, 7th - Saturday 9th April 2022 Tickets Concessions £14 AT THE

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Understanding fleas Fleas are a fact of life for most pet owners, and understanding their life cycle helps us deal with them more effectively. The flea is the most common parasite we see on our pets. There are various species of flea, but cats and dogs mainly get cat flea infestations. Most fleas actually live in the environment and only go on to animals (and us) to feed and lay eggs, which then fall off on to carpets and soft furnishings. Even in cold weather they thrive indoors, and can be a year-round problem in heated homes. In warm, humid conditions fleas can develop from eggs to adults within 2-3 weeks. To prevent a problem in the first place, use an effective treatment on your

pet to kill fleas within 24 hours of infection and prevent egg laying. Note that ‘spot ons’ vary hugely and some are ineffective. Some dog ‘spot ons’ are highly toxic to cats, so always apply a treatment appropriate for the animal. The quickest way to get on top of a flea problem is to vacuum thoroughly and daily and to wash bedding in hot soapy water. An effective household flea spray will kill all adult fleas and make flea eggs unviable – it will not, however, destroy the pupal stage of the flea. Note that these sprays are toxic to cats and should not be used while cats are present. Cats are often a source of fleas for dogs in multi-pet households, so it is important to treat all pets not just the

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ones showing skin irritation. Visiting a friend’s house or having friends visit with their pets commonly sparks a flea problem. Cats may visit multiple houses and can bring fleas back with them. The most commonly identified animal skin allergy is to fleas. A pet that becomes itchy, nibbles more than normal or develops skin sores and hair loss should be treated for fleas. Animals that are allergic to fleas can develop significant self-inflicted wounds due to over grooming, and cats may vomit more due to an increase in ingested hair from excessive licking. Fleas are also a carrier for a species of tapeworm, and our pets can develop a tapeworm infection if they

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while self grooming. Fleas are also potential carriers of various bacteria, some of which can cause cat scratch disease (Bartonella spp.), spotted fever (Rickettsia felis) and Feline Infectious Anaemia (Haemoplasma spp.). Kittens with heavy flea infestations can develop severe anaemia and may die. Fleas are generally no more than an inconvenience and irritation for most pet-owning households but for some they can cause significant problems. Effective prevention and, where required, treatment is essential to resolve problems

Helping pets in conflict zones We know that many of you desperately want to help the people and animals of Ukraine during this heart-breaking conflict - and so do we. Whether it’s donating vital funds or supplies to those in need as quickly as possible, there is so much we can do to help the thousands of people fleeing the fighting. Together we can do great things and we know many of you already are. VetPartners Practices Ltd (our parent company) is liaising

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with major pharmaceutical companies with European supply chains to provide veterinary medicines and supplies into the region, and they have pledged to provide funding for a lorry containing supplies. One way to help the pets in Ukraine is by donating money to IFAW (International Fund for Animal Welfare). So far, as a group, we have already raised £3659 for this fund. https:// justgiving.com/fundraising/vpukraineifaw

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Pets LOST AND FOUND AND REHOMING Blandford and Sturminster Newton Branch Cats Protection Cats looking for new homes

Mr Ginge (7): big ginger boy needs a patient owner to bring him out of his shell. No children.

Various ferals: seven semi-feral cats looking for feral/indoor outdoor homes.

Marley & Matilda (4mths): black brother and sister looking for Ella & Evie (4yrs & 2yrs): mother quiet home with no other cats. and daughter, grey/peach brindle and tortie, looking for home away Tigger (3): from busy roads with garden. ginger tabby, a boisterous boy. Lost Cats If you have lost a cat, please contact us via our website, phone or Facebook page. Please make sure we have a contact phone number, so we can get in touch with you quickly if needed. • Tabby/white: missing from Blackmore Down estate since 10/2; • Black male: missing from Fairmile Rise estate, Blandford, since 4/3; • Brindle tortie: missing from the Co-op end of Gillingham since 7/3 Found cats If you are regularly seeing a cat in your garden or down your street that you don’t think has an owner, please give us a call – it might be a lost cat that could be reunited with its owner. • Brindle tortie NF, found in Kingston, Hazelbury Bryan.

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BEHAVIOUR TIPS Helen Taylor is a qualified, accredited behaviourist and is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and a Registered Practitioner with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, and is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (no 881). help@helentaylordorset.co.uk www.helentaylordorset.co.uk In this series of short articles, Helen offers bite-size tips on training your dog using effective, safe and humane methods. Tip 11: Why use food rewards? There are still a few owners who consider use of food rewards in training to be “bribery”. If you are one of these owners, ask yourself if you would do your job – just for the sheer love of it – if you weren’t paid anything, and ask yourself how much effort you would put into that job? Also, remember that we ALL feed our dogs at least twice a day (at least I hope we do) – it’s just that some of us ask for something in return. I don’t own conventional food bowls. Just like most adult humans, my dogs “work for a living” – their food is earned – and the harder they work, the nicer the food! Also, “bribery” implies an overt offer of something in return for something else. As discussed in Tip 9, it is only during the initial luring phase that food is offered in advance of the action (ie, “if you do that, you can have this”) and that’s only because we can’t explain to a dog in words what we want her/him to do, to earn the treat – we have to show the dog through luring him/her into a

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Sport

North Dorset run riot again! North Dorset Women 39 v 0 Poole

North Dorset Women had a trip down to sunny Poole on Sunday. North arrived with a new debutant by Ami Jaruszek, who had a blinder of a match in the second row. The first try of the day came from a solo effort with a 50m run from number 13 Catherine Stonebridge, converted by Amber Corbett. After a dominant lineout and good hands down the line, Catherine went over for the second try of the day, converted by Amber (14-0). Resident Bulldozer and allaround hard woman Louisa Neale was back to form as she then knocked over several defenders to cross the whitewash for 29-0. Dorset then spent the last 10 minutes of the half defending hard in their 22 and kept making dominant tackles which kept the score 29-0 at halftime. The start of the second

half saw a territorial battle between both sides. North ended the skirmish after a turnover at a breakdown by Amber, who offloaded to Catherine, who dotted down for her hat-trick. An outstanding defensive set by the team. North Dorset’s defence remained defiant and wouldn’t let Poole score, pushing Poole out of the 22 by meeting them on the ball with excellent line speed. At the end of the third quarter, the score was 34-0. From the restart, North kicked it too long, the goal line drop out is caught by Louisa and again bulldozed her way over the line to make the score 39-0. The next try came after Louisa attacked from the base of the scrum and took out four defenders and offloaded to Emily Kendall, who ran free to score under the posts, converted by Amber, which left the final score at 46-0.

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North Dorset Men 33 v 12 Blandford On Saturday 12th March North Dorset welcomed second-placed Blandford to Slaughtergate for a top of the table clash and the annual contest for the Badger Cup. The game took place with high gusting winds which troubled both sides’ kickers throughout the match. Blandford came out of the traps at high speed and, for the first 15 minutes, kept Dorset trapped in their half, but due to a tremendous defensive performance from the home side were unable to convert this into points. Dorset countered by pressurising the Blandford line enabling Tom Spinney to crash over for an unconverted try, followed by Sam Jones converting a penalty to make it 8-0. The game continued to ebb and flow until Dorset brought the halftime score to 15-0 through a try by Charlie Jobling converted by Sam

Jones. Blandford began the second half with an excellent attacking move passing through lots of hands, only for the last pass to go astray. A let-off for Dorset, who immediately responded with a series of attacks which led to Brandon Ward scoring a try converted by Sam Jones 22-0. This provoked a reaction from Blandford, who scored a converted try 22-7, followed swiftly by an unconverted try 22-12. However, Dorset’s reply was to raise their game, and Captain Adam Trevis ran straight through the Blandford defence to score an unconverted try 27-12. He was followed shortly by Tom Spinney bulldozing his way through to claim his 2nd, unconverted, 32-12. North Dorset need 5 points from their remaining three league matches to secure the league title, and The Badger Cup remains in its pride of place at North Dorset.

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The RAC Saddle Club in Dorset raised £731 in aid of Ukrainian Equestrian Federation Charity Foundation and #Willdoes yesterday Over 40 competitors gathered to compete in a charity dressage event at the equestrian centre in Bovington with entry fees and donations split 50/50 between both charities. Children painted their ponies in the colours of the Ukrainian flag, with a

number of local horse owners and businesses contributing to the success of the event. The club extended thanks to Dorset Photo Event for their donation and Busy Birds who provided delicious food. Yard manager of the RAC Saddle Club Steph Buchanan said: “We really wanted to do something to help and were overwhelmed by the response. It was great to see the kids rally together, as well as so many volunteers.”

North Dorset U14s Boys 46 v 24 Bridport What a win for the U14’s North Dorset side against Bridport making it a hattrick of pts for North Dorset’s teams. The boys were pumped and ready to go from the first whistle, as Sam McConnell scored a quick opening try 2 minutes in. North Dorset had to play 13 aside. However, a second try by scrum half Alfie Hill lifted the Dorset boys’ spirit. A first try for the home side by loose-head Mo Hammoud, them back in the lead, after 2 tries for the visiting side. Number 4, Charlie Smith scored 3 minutes before the whistle and to top it off, inside-centre Sid Moore scored the extra 2. However, due to a lapse of concentration, Bridport snuck a try past the boys to finish the first half at 22-19 to North Dorset.

In the second half the boys showed great teamwork. A try for hooker Will Hoskins, gave him his second try of the season and North Dorset, their 5th try of the match. A second try for second row Sam McConnell right under the post, gave fullback Sam Barnes an easy conversion. After an outstanding tackle by fly-half Kit Dixon, outside-centre Rares Nicoara scored an incredible try in the corner, and there was no stopping him. A little step from Rares gave him the space to score again, less than 3 minutes later under the posts and unable to disappoint, Sam Barnes topped it off with the extra 2 points. A late try from Bridport closed the gap, however the Dorset boys were comfortably ahead as the curtain drew on the game at 46-24.

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At Yeovil Golf Club the first of the season’s Seniors Cup Competition’s was played for the Tucker Salver with an 88 strong field playing in difficult conditions on the day. Richard Hallett took the title, starting his season off with 40 points and his handicap index reduced to 15.2, closely followed by Glenn Rapley and Colin Leach both on 38 points. Whilst the ladies are yet to start their individual competitive year, they have enjoyed a successful run in the Legg Bowl. The team of Isabelle Mace (Lady Captain), Sarah Smibert, Tries Rideout and Jenifer Modica beat

the side from Broadstone Golf Club in very cold and challenging conditions to progress to the semifinals against Remedy Oak Golf Club. The same team continued their successful run in beating Remedy Oak by one hole to progress to the finals at Dudsbury Golf Club on the 13th April.

Hockey club hits the mark Central Division 1 South,

Gillingham Hockey Club has achieved a landmark in its history following lots of hard work by the committee and have obtained the status of a “Club Mark” accredited club, one of only a few clubs to achieve it in the county. With the season drawing to a close the teams are still fighting on all fronts, Ladies 1st have had a mixed season but could finish 3rd in Division 2 East, which would be a great achievement. Ladies 2nds are currently 3rd in Wessex Division 1, excellent with lots of new players coming in from the 3rd XI. Ladies 3rds currently sit top of Wessex Division 2 but with a couple of tough games, promotion for the young squad would be really good. The Men’s 1st XI are mid table in South

with England Hockey reorganizing leagues last year it was almost like a promotion, and at one stage another climb up the league ladder was on the cards, but with injuries at critical times this season was more of a learning curve but the team at full strength are a match for everyone. The Men’s 2nd XI, playing in South Central Division 5 South look almost certain to gain promotion. The Men’s 3rd XI have had a great season. Next season they will be bringing in a new bunch of juniors and hopefully with others moving up through the teams. We also run junior hockey at U10 and U12, and also have taken part in both U18 level Girls and Boys competitions, all performing really well in difficult games against

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Kaylee was chosen for her dedication to raising awareness of environmental and social factors within business with a particular emphasis on diversity, and said: “It’s a real honour to have been selected as part of the 2022 100 women. I’m looking forward to meeting and collaborating with the other amazing women and continuing to raise the profile of women in business” Campaign and Small Business Britain founder Michelle Ovens CBE, who is also the director of Small Business Saturday UK, said: “Congratulations to Kaylee,

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By Andrew Diprose “Our feet haven’t touched the ground…” So says Sharon Golding when asked how the first two years of Supply Tree Recruitment have gone. Together with Vicki Solly, the duo launched their recruitment business providing supply teaching staff for schools in February 2019. It was just weeks before the first lockdown resulted in the closure of its

school clients. However, Vicki and Sharon quickly turned what could have been a negative into a positive, using the time to recruit, ensuring there was a full complement of teaching staff when schools reopened. Now, just 24 months later, they’ve celebrated their second anniversary with an expanded team. The 150 staff on Supply Tree’s

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of Child Okeford, the village Butcher all of his working life Passed away peacefully on Monday 7th March 2022 age 87 years. Much loved husband to Peggy and Father to Louise and Catherine. Funeral service will be held at St Nicholas Church, Child Okeford on Friday 25th March, 10am, all who knew him welcome, and after at the Bakers Arms Pub, Child Okeford. Donations if desired in memory of Kingsley to the ‘UK Dementia Research Institute’ via Alzheimer’s Research UK Telephone 0300 111 5555 or sent to Colin J Close Funeral Services, Peel Close, Blandford DT11 7JU

BRIAN AUSTIN RAINEY On 11th March 2022 peacefully at home aged 90 years of Gillingham, formerly of Sutton Farm, Sutton Montis. Much loved husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. Funeral service at St. Mary’s Church, Gillingham on 5th April 2022 at 11 am. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, for the District Nurses Team. Cheques payable to the Gillingham Medical Fund may be sent to Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Tel. 01963 440367

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Peacefully on 27th February at Salisbury Manor C/H, Salisbury, aged 76 years. Formerly of East Stour. A much loved mum, wife, sister and auntie. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral Service at Salisbury Crematorium on Friday 18th March. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Alzheimer’s Research UK may be sent to Bracher Brothers, Gillingham, SP8 4QL. Enquiries: 01747 822494

Thelma and family wish to the District Nurses and the doctors nurses and staff at Yeovil District Hospital for all their kindness and care. We also thank relatives and friends for their kind cards and messages of sympathy, for their attendance at the service and for donations. Please accept this as our personal message of thanks.

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CHRISTINE MARY CHAFFEY (Née Carter) Les and families, would like to thank the relatives and friends of Chris, for their kind cards, and messages of sympathy, attendance at the service, and kind donations.

IN MEMORIAM DAVID NIGHTINGALE Served his country in the Navy and Fire Service for more than 25 years and then as a District and County Councillor for Blandford. A man of principles, kindness, wisdom and wit and my dear, loving Husband for many years - 4 years have passed but you are always in my thoughts and forever in my heart. Love Jan xx”

Passed away peacefully on 15th February 2022 at Kimberly East Care Centre. The Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday 30th March 2022, 11am at St John’s Church West Ashton. Family flowers only please. Donation cheques in lieu can be made to Marie Curie or alternatively, the dedicated tribute link https://christopher-barnes.muchloved.com/ C/O Chris White Funeral Directors, 15 Endless Street, Salisbury SP1 1DP Tel: 01722 411919

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MATTHEWS Frank Edward, known to many as ‘Pop’ a lifelong resident of Donhead St. Andrew. Passed away peacefully on 5th March 2022 aged 92 years. Loving Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother and Uncle. He will be sadly missed by all his family and friends. Funeral service to take place at 12 noon on Wednesday 6th April 2022 at Salisbury Crematorium. Family flowers only please, but Donations for Julia’s House Children’s hospice can be sent c/o Chris White Funerals, 12 South Street Wilton, Wiltshire SP2 OJS.

JEAN GAWLER Peacefully on the 11th March 2022 in the loving care of Garden House Rest Home. Jean aged 97 years of Holwell. A dearly loved Mum, Nanna & Great Nanna. Funeral service to be arranged. Donations if desired for the friends of the Yeatman Hospital. Enquires to Peter Jackson Funeral Services. Tel: 01963 362570

MIKE REID On 11th March 2022 peacefully in Salisbury District Hospital aged 83 years of Shaftesbury. A much loved husband to Beryl, Dad to Samantha and Steven. A loving grandfather to Rowan and Samuel. Father-in-law to Steve and Jane. Please wear bright colours. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Friday 1st April at 10am, no flowers please but donations if desired to The Stars Appeal at Salisbury District Hospital, C/O Merefield & Henstridge F/D, Ridgemount, West Melbury, Shaftesbury Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

GILROY JAMES DICK ‘JIM’ Lately of Russell Place, Milborne Port, Somerset. Formerly of Linlithgow and Leeds. Passed away peacefully on 4th March 2022, Aged 90 years A dearly loved Husband, Father and Grandfather Funeral Service to be held at Yeovil Crematorium on 29th March 2022 at 10.40am. Family flowers only To make an online donation in memory of Jim please visit his Tribute site at: www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-and-donations Or send cheque made payable to Medecins Sans Frontieres ( MSF) c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Greenacre House, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, SP7 8BS Tel: 01747 858968

MARGARET KATHLEEN MILES Suddenly but peacefully on 7th March 2022 in Yeovil District Hospital. Margaret aged 82 years of Templecombe. A much loved Wife of Raymond, Daughter-in-Law, Sister-in-Law, Aunt and Great Aunt. She will be greatly missed by all her family and friends. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Tuesday, 29th March at 1.20pm. 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.

ALAN ROGER DENNETT known as Roger, born 8th August 1942 passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on Monday 7th March 2022. He will be sadly missed by family and many friends. The funeral will take place at Bournemouth Crematorium on Tuesday 22nd March at 11:45am. Family flowers only, donations can be made in his honour to Marie Curie. Any enquiries, please contact Lesley Shand Funeral Service on 01258 453425

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Peacefully on the 1st March 2022 at home in Gillingham aged 62 years. Dearly loved Husband, Dad, Son & Brother who will be greatly missed by all his family & friends. Funeral service at Salisbury Crematorium on Thursday, 24th March at 12 noon. Please wear a splash of colour. For those who can’t attend Salisbury you are welcome to join the family after at The Royal Chase, Shaftesbury from 2pm. Family flowers only please, donations if desired for Weldmar Hospicecare. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham, SP8 4QJ. Tel: 01747 833757.

On 3rd March 2022 peacefully at home aged 88 years of Shaftesbury and formerly Child Okeford. A much loved wife to Brian. A Service of Thanksgiving takes place at St Peter’s Church, Shaftesbury on Monday 4th April at 2pm. Donations if desired to Marie Curie may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

STARR EILEEN RUBY MAY Peacefully on 3rd March, aged 89 years. A dearly loved wife, step mum, gran, great gran and friend to many. Funeral service will take place at St Mary Magdalene, Batcombe Church on Monday 21st March at 3:00pm.

GORDON REGINALD GRIFFIN (JACK) Passed away peacefully on the 20th February 2022, aged 96. He was much loved and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 12:00 on the 24th March 2022 at St John The Evangelist Church, Hinton Martell, BH21 7HR. Donations if desired to the RSPCA through Bracher Brothers Funeral Directors, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QL, telephone: 01747 822494

HOWES John Henry passed away peacefully at Yeovil Hospital on Saturday 19th February aged 87 years. He will be sadly missed by family and friends. Service will take place at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 23rd March at 4.00pm. Donations if desired for St Margaret’s Hospicecare c/o Bracher Brothers, Newell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EZ Tel:01935 813479

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CHAINSAW OPERATOR WANTED. Must hold current certificates/First aid /and insurance. Work mostly in Dorset area. Phone 07775664834 PART TIME CLEANER REQUIRED for large country house in Dorset. 8 hours/week. For more information please contact operations@minterne.co.uk QUALIFIED CARPENTER required immediately. 1st fix experience with own tools/ van. Employed/ self employed. Good rates of pay, permanent, 5 day week. Great team & long term contract available. North Dorset & surrounding areas. Call 07580 129072 OFFICE CLEANER required 6 hours per week at Kedgeworth2000 Ltd, Henstridge Airfield. Please call: 01963-363653

blackmorevale.net M B CROCKER LTD, Egg packers required Weekdays 9am – 5pm Weekends 7.30 -2pm Please call Paul 07967 388895 THATCHING APPRENTICESHIP Small thatching company in central Dorset requires an apprentice to learn all aspects of the thatching trade. If you have the right aptitude we will train you to NVQ standard. Must have own transport. Please email info@ jbmasterthatcher.co.uk

New Blackmore Vale, 18th March 2022

JOB VACANCY FOR BRICKLAYERS LABOURER

We are recruiting in Blandford Forum

SOLD

PART TIME ADMINISTRATOR / NEGOTIATOR

APPLY :R B SNOOK BUILDING LTD

We need a keen and flexible person to join our team of property professionals to do administration, negotiating & customer care. The ideal person will be confident in Microsoft applications and have Reapit (CRM) experience.

Key attributes; a well organised, conscientious, good SHERBORNE, DORSET SUTTON WALDRON, DORSET STURMINSTER MARSHAL TEL: 01258 819902 GUIDE PRICE £1,600,000

MOBILE: 07977 500749

communicatorGUIDE whoPRICE cares about presentation PRICE and GUIDE service. £595,000 £1,100,000 Interested? SOLD SOLD Send CV’s to blandford@jackson-stops.co.uk

ST.GREGORY’S CHURCH MARNHULL seek to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic organist and choir director to develop our church music and small SATB choir for the next generation. The focus is on church worship with opportunities for community-wide recitals.RSCM rates are given.For further information please contact Revd Gaenor Hockeygaenor@protonmail.com 01258 821605.

STOURPAINE, DORSET

SHERBORNE, DORSET

ASHMORE, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £795,000

GUIDE PRICE £330,000

GUIDE PRICE £750,000

SOLD

We’re hiring school term drivers!

SOLD

Damory have fantastic seasonal roles up for the taking! areBREWHAM, also available. LEIGH, DORSET Full time positions NORTH SOMERSET PIMPERNE, DORSET We have various roles available for school bus & You will transport our customers GUIDE PRICE £1,550,000 GUIDE PRICE (TENDER) £350,000 GUIDE PRICE £560,000 coach drivers for Damory Dorchester and Pimperne. from Portland Port to Weymouth Harbour, If you’re a qualified PCV licence holder, or, would like between the months of March to October. Local & National reach thr BLANDFORD SHAFTESBURY network of London & Regi totrain to be one, we’d love to hear from you. SHERBORNE We pay £10.35 p/h and have a wealth 01258 423002 of 01935 810141 01747 850858 PROPERTY EXPERTS S benefits for you to take advantage of. We pay £10.35p/h and can offer you a host of benefits This sought-after driver position requires no fares including free travel and high street shop discounts. or cash handling and has limited stop work. If you’d like to apply, please complete our online If you’d like to take advantage of this opportunity, application form and we’ll get back to you apply online today. with a speedy response. Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Part-time hours: 30 per week Part-time hours: 20 per week Salary: £10.35 per hour Salary: £10.35 per hour Benefits: Benefits: • Cycle to work scheme • Employee discount • Cycle to work scheme • Employee discount • Flexible schedule • Free or subsidised travel • Free or subsidised travel • Referral programme • Referral programme • Store discounts To apply, please send you CV To apply, please send you CV and/or covering letter to and/or covering letter to paul.knight@ paul.knight excelsiorcoaches.com @excelsiorcoaches.com or call on 07970 888580. or call on 07970 888580. You can also apply via our online You can also apply via our online application form which can be application form which can be accessed via this QR code... accessed via this QR code...

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The New Blackmore Vale The new Blackmore Vale is looking for a motivated team player to work with us in our Classified department. This is a varied role and includes talking to our lovely customers, understanding their needs and booking their adverts. You’ll also be involved in taking payments, proofing adverts, liaising with the mad and friendly bunch of sales reps. This is a great job based in our Wincanton office working Monday to Friday from 9am until 5.30pm. Salary starts at £19,000 per year, depending on experience. Please send your CV to debi.thorne@icloud.com in the first instance and interviews will be conducted at our Head Office in Wincanton. Closing date Friday 25th March.

admin@farwellplanthire.co.uk

The New Stour & Avon

Sales executive

Full time with hybrid working policy. Package negotiable and in line with experience and ability. Basic salary plus commission The Guild of Fine Food is a trade body, events & awards organiser, magazine publisher, and training provider with a mission to support, celebrate and encourage the independent food and drink industry across the UK and beyond. If you’re as serious about sales as we are about food & drink, send your CV, with a covering letter explaining why you are right for this role, stating your current or most recent salary and commission package, to Sally Coley at the address below or sally.coley@gff.co.uk Closing date: Friday, 8th April 2022

Guild of Fine Food, Guild House, 23b Kingsmead Business Park, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5FB

THE ROLE You will be provided with a portfolio of existing clients as well as given new leads and encouraged to generate your own leads. The role involves selling advertising space in our monthly publication Fine Food Digest, additional supplements as well as exhibitions throughout the year. YOUR BACKGROUND You will have a strong track record in sales and will be willing to work as part of a team in a business-to-business environment with a proven ability to develop client relationships and close sales over the phone. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES • Managing and building relationships with your own client database • Closing sales daily across multiple projects • Creating new leads and opportunities • Call volume per day – high priority SKILLS • Sales experience essential • Strong communication skills • Good administration skills and an eye for detail • Ability to work under pressure, selling across multiple projects simultaneously • Thrive on achieving regular individual/team targets across multiple projects and working to monthly deadlines • Knowledge of CRM database software desirable but not essential

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Recruitment

VALE CARS LTD has the following vacancies:

WARDEN VACANCIES AVAILABLE £25,480 (average 28-hour week) Required from June 2022

exey’s Hospital is a Charity that provides affordable almshouse accommodation to elderly people in need. In order to be considered as a potential resident, applicants must be at least 60 years of age and be able to live independently. There are 24 1-bedroom flats on the 17th site Hospital which is located Bruton Highalmshouse St and Lower Backway. The flpeople ats are mostly Hughcentury Sexey’s is abetween 17th Century for elderly suitable for single people, but couples may also be accommodated.

in need, based in the town of Bruton. Our current Warden retires in

Residents facilitate a wide range June and the Charity isofseeking to appoint an enthusiastic, energetic, activities for themselves, including caring, kind and patient person to replace her. summer and Christmas outings, cards, scrabble, film and supper nights. A Warden is on hand during the daytime to The Wardens play a key role in the support of the residents in our act in the role of “good neighbour” and the community, by acting the role of “good neighbour”. Therefore, extensive gardens produce flowers,in fruit andexperience vegetables for use the residents for the elderly is desirable. The Wardens of by working with most of the year.

cover the hours between 8am and 5pm (1 hour lunch), 7 days per

Residents payyear a Monthly Maintenance week, all round. The average working hours will be 28 per week Contribution which covers the as the rota is shared with the Assistant Warden. Free parking is accommodation and other services such as gas and electricity. Our properties qualify available on site. for housing benefit should you be in receipt of this already or are entitled to claim e deadline for applications 8th April it. Free parking can Th be made available to those residents with is a car. We are expecting several flats to become available in the near future and would welcome applicants Thsatisfy e Hospital committed the safeguarding of ouranresidents that the aboveiscriteria. If you are to interested in one of our properties, applicationand form can be the obtained by phoning the duty Warden 01749 813172 or by submitting an certifi enquirycate. form via our successful applicant will on require an up-to-date DBS website – www.sexeyshospital.org

1 x PCV Driver for School Runs, Private Hire and Occasional Tours 1 x Taxi Driver for School Contracts and Private Hire Work Working in North Dorset area with a fleet of modern vehicles. Training will be given to the right candidates. Enhanced DBS checks will be required.

Contact Vale Coaches

01963 363000 or email

office@valecoaches.com

more information, and to requestfrom an people application form,Wyke, please TheFor Trustees would particularly welcome applications living in Bruton, Redlynch, Batcombe, Lamyatt,Helen Pitcombe, Shepton Montague Upton Noble. contactBrewham, the Master, Rogerson, 01749or814998 or via email at magister@hshbruton.co.uk For further information, please contact the Master, Helen Rogerson, 01749 814998 or via magister@hshbruton.co.uk.

EASTER IN WEST YORKSHIRE 1 – 5 Apr £515 SUNDAY LUNCH 25 Apr £45 RHS MALVERN SPRING SHOW* 8 May £79 RHS HYDE HALL* 15 May £65 AGATHA CHRISTIE WEEKEND 21 – 24 May £375 LEED’S CASTLE* 22 May £75 GUERNSEY DAYTRIP MAY* 22 May £65 SUNDAY LUNCH 30 May £45 SUDLEY CASTLE & GARDEN’S* 6 June £65 SAINT FAGAN’S MUSEUM* 12 June £55 JAMES HERRIOT’S WORLD 14 – 18 June £529 BRYAN’S MYSTERY TRIP* 19 June £60 HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM* 19 June £69 GUERNSEY DAYTRIP JUNE* 20 June £80 HARRY POTTER STUDIO TOUR* 26 June £101 ADULT / £91 CHILD RHS HAMPTON COURT SHOW* 10 July £89 Oakleaf Marquees LOOKING GOOD DEAD in Stalbridge is looking 10 July £95 for marquee riggers on a casual basis SUNDAY LUNCH 25 July £45 between now and October. HIGHCLERE CASTLE* 28 July £75 Work can be 2-4 days a week generally between HAIRSPRAY 31 July £115 Mon to Thu and up to 40 hours a week as you wish PEAK PERFECTION 2 – 6 Aug £479 – we are flexible. ARUNDEL CASTLE* 8 Aug £75 Must be reliable, hard working LOOE CORNWALL with a positive attitude.13 – 16 Aug £525 BOWOODDrivers HOUSE &desirable GARDEN’S 14 Aug £69 21+ but not essential. PAIGNTON & DARTMOUTH RAILWAY* 25 Aug £79 Further info and applications by email please: jobs@oakleafmarquees.co.uk

Accounts Senior / Accountant

Would you like to join a small friendly practice? We are looking to recruit a new team member, preferably with previous practice experience. You will have responsibility for your own client the first point of contact for portfolio and be your clients. You will prepare accounts, individual and corporate tax returns, VAT returns and other related tasks. Hours are negotiable for the right candidate. Full time, part-time, or school hours available. Part remote working available. If this sounds interesting we would love to hear from you. Please send your C.V & covering letter to:

Nicola@freestone-co.co.uk

Casual Work

New Blackmore Vale, 18th March 2022

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Another New Blackmore Vale Competition Winner

Jenny wins the Decleor Aromatherapy Full Body Essential Oil massage worth £50! Courtesy of

Jenny Garrett, left, from Wimborne receiving her massage token from Maggie Case, partner at Blandford Health and Beauty.

Remember your free fortnightly magazine and visit our website at www.blackmorevale.net for more prizes coming up, you could be our next winner!

Office Administration Support – Part-time An exciting opportunity has arisen in our South West Regional Office to support our People Management function. The position is for circa 16 hours a week but can be flexible in terms of the days and hours/day. Applicants who need to fit working hours around childcare or school commitments are very welcome. Large open plan office, based in Berwick St Leonard, Wiltshire. Part of a small and friendly team, working closely with a larger regional team. The position is available with immediate effect. The candidate would need to display a high level of attention to detail, have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to prioritise work without supervision. Experience of using Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook & Excel is essential. Farm knowledge or experience is preferred although not essential. For more information about the role or to submit a CV please contact Kate Saker, HR Coordinator:

ksaker@velcourt.co.uk

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Recruitment GREENHAVEN LANDSCAPES LANDSCAPERS AND LABOURERS NEEDED. We are looking for skilled landscapers and general labourers to join our team. A good knowledge of hard and soft landscaping along with a can do attitude required, drivers preferred but not essential. Long term positions within an establish local company. Previous applicants need not reapply. 07792892999 info@greenhavenlandscapes.co.uk

£500

Welcome bonus!*

We’re hiring! Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School Independent andForm Day School NurseryBoarding Prep Senior Sixth The Society for Pupils agedof4Heads/CISC -18 GSA/CISC

Driver Required

Full time Early Years Practitioners NVQ Level 2

TERM TIME ONLY Leweston PART School isTIME, seeking enthusiastic and committed Early Years Practitioners to join our excellent Nursery, which offers high quality We are and seeking to appoint a School Minibus Driver to start childcare education. at the end of August 2018. The role entails driving the

This is a wonderful to join a thriving, successful and happy School vehicles opportunity on designated routes collecting children in Nursery (0 to 4 years) we will support obtaining your the morning and and dropping off in you theinafternoon at NVQ preLevel 3 Qualification. arranged points. You will also assist with some basic

maintenance and cleaning of the fleet. The primary

We offer highly competitive rates of pay, £20,488 per annum (Level 2) qualities sought a genuine commitment to theofwelfare rising to £23,379 perare annum on the successful completion Level 3. and safety of young people. You must hold valid PCV (Salaries will be increased in September 2022). We alsoaoffer generous Manual, (D or D1) Licence. holiday allocations (5 weeks plus the period between Christmas and New Year) in addition to a package of benefits including free meals for staff, use ofHours: leisure facilities andper discounts childcare.to Friday, 0630 to 0830 20 hours week,onMonday

and 1730 to 1930 Term Time only. Rate of Pay: £9.69 per

We are committed to the professional development of our staff and there hour plus holiday pay. will be opportunities for progression. Applicants should be qualified to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent, experience of working in asend similar role isCV desirable. Please your with the names of two referees

to the HR Manager, Leweston School

This is a full time role working 40 hours per week. Hours of work are DT9 between 7.30amLeweston, and 6.15pm,Sherborne, Monday – Friday, in 6EN accordance with the duty shift or rota. email: recruitment@leweston.dorset.sch.uk

www.leweston.co.uk For further information and to download an application An enhanced check form please visitDBS our website: https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us will be undertaken by the School. Closing date: 15th August 2017 2022 Closing date for Applications: 8th April

Leweston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and

peopleto and expects alland staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Lewestonyoung is committed safeguarding promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff share thisDisclosure commitment. AnBarring enhanced Disclosure andwill Barring Service check will be Antoenhanced and Service check be required. required. A Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations Leweston School Trust Leweston is an equal opportunities employer. is a registered charity number 295175 A Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175

Join the Care South at Home team We’re looking for compassionate and caring people to join a charity that promotes a positive work culture Whether you’re experienced or just starting your career, we offer: • Full and part-time contracted positions available that fit around your life • Immediate start available including Home Care Assistants and Specialist Care Assistant positions • Fully paid face-to-face training and guaranteed ongoing support • Must hold a full driving licence and have access to a vehicle

Call us now on

01202 712448

*Valid until end April 2022 T&Cs apply Please enquire for more details

at home

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

A trusted not-for-profit charity in the heart of your community Registered Charity No. 1014697

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Recruitment QUALIFIED FOREST SCHOOL LEAD REQUIRED at Dinton Pre-School. Term time. Contact Fay/Alison enquiries@dinton-pre-school.co.uk 01722 716011

HANFORD SCHOOL, CHILD OKEFORD, DORSET

P/T OR F/T DRIVERS AND CLEANERS required for Icecream van. Good rate of pay. Call Richard 07966 276612

Join our friendly kitchen team in our thriving school. The role involves washing up, simple food preparation and general assistance. Training will be given. This is primarily a Sunday role, with a further 7 weekday hours available. Sunday hours are 11am to 7pm. £9.50 per hour For more information please email office@hanfordschool.co.uk or www.hanfordschool.co.uk

PROPERTY ESTATES ADMINISTRATOR required to join our team at Fowler Fortescue in Fonthill Bishop. A hugely varied and interesting full time role, working closely with land agents and their clients in the management of country estates that include residential, agricultural and commercial property. The ideal candidate will have property management experience and be IT literate. For a full job description or to apply with your CV please email: enquiries@fowlerfortescue.co.uk

SUNDAY KITCHEN ASSISTANT

Hanford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. Registered charity number 01001751.

Sandroyd

Co-ed Boarding and Day Prep and Pre-Prep School

Part Time Domestic Assistant Required April

A cheerful, energetic and hardworking individual is required to be part of the School’s cleaning team. Term time only. Weekdays late afternoon/early evening. Meals provided during working hours.

A LUXURY HOME PROVIDING RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING CARE We are seeking Nurses; Health Care Assistants and Bank Kitchen Staff to join our fabulous team Great working environment, highly competitive pay. Full and part time roles available

HIGHER HOLTON, WINCANTON, SOMERSET, BA9 8EA

01963 32746 | WWW.ELLISCOMBEHOUSE.COM

For further details please contact: Chris Stewart, Sandroyd, Rushmore, Tollard Royal, Nr Salisbury SP5 5QD Tel: 01725 516329 bursar@sandroyd.com www.sandroyd.org Closing date Friday 25 March Interviews the following week Sandroyd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This post involves contact with children and is classed as “regulated activity” by the UK government. As such, a number of mandated pre-employment checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken to ensure that the successful candidate is suitable for work with children. Additionally, suitability for work with children will be assessed by taking up appropriate references and at interview. Finally, candidates should be aware that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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Recruitment

Independent Day School Day 2School forIndependent Girls and Boys from to 13 years

for Girls and Boys from 2 to 13 years

Accounts & Office Assistant

The main purpose of this position is to assist with the Grounds/General Maintenance Person efficient and smooth running of the Finance Department by managing the purchase ledger.

To maintain develop all opencandidate areas and In and addition, the successful will playing provide fields on cover and support the academic duties campus,reception with additional generalformaintenance

GILLINGHAM TOWN COUNCIL An opportunity to join our friendly Town Hall team

PART-TIME CUSTOMER SERVICES OFFICER/MAYOR’S SECRETARY

departments within the school. To assist members of the public in person, The hours are 9.00am to 1.00pm 4 days a week Forworking an application form and further details, by phone or email, carry out general admin (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday) plus 9.00am to 5.30pm please visit www.dumpton.com/vacancies duties and provide secretarial/admin support on a Wednesday during term time. During the school holidays, the hours will be 20 hours per week for 5 weeks. to the Mayor of Gillingham. Closing Date for Applications For an application form and further details, 9am on Monday 14 June 20 hours per week, 22 days’ annual leave please visit www.dumpton.com/vacancies plus Bank Holidays, Closing Date Deans for Applications Dumpton School, Grove House, 8am on Monday 28 March Local Government Pension Scheme Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7AF Dumpton School, Telephone 01202 883818 Further information and application details Deans Grove House,Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7AF 01202and 883818 mpton School is committedTelephone to safeguarding promoting the welfare of children can be found on our website: School is committed safeguarding and promoting d expects all staffDumpton and volunteers to sharetothis commitment. This post is subject to www.gillinghamdorset-tc.gov.uk/recruitment the welfare of children and expectsDBS all staff and volunteers to share an enhanced check. this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

www.dumpton.com www.dumpton.com

Registered CharityNo No306222 306222 Registered Charity

Secretary (Full Time, Permanent) £21,000.00 per annum We are looking to appoint an experienced secretary to join our successful planning and architecture practice in Gillingham. The main responsibilities of the post are as follows: Providing office cover during opening hours 09:00 – 17:30, Monday to Friday (one hour for lunch); Answering the phone and transferring calls; Liaising with clients by phone, email and in-person; Typing emails and reports using transcription/dictation software; Preparing and submitting planning applications and appeals using online systems; Monitoring the progress of planning applications on council websites; Producing invoices using time recording software and Microsoft Excel; Managing and saving incoming and outgoing emails using an email management system; Updating various lists of work using Microsoft Excel; General administrative duties. The successful candidate will need to be a team player, demonstrate experience as a secretary in an office environment and have excellent IT, communication and organisational skills. For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Diccon Carpendale on 01747 823232. Applications should be made by sending us a letter explaining your suitability for the role, together with a CV, by email to blp@brimblelea.com or to our office at Unit 3 Kingsmead Business Park, Shaftesbury Road, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 5FB The closing date for applications is 1st April 2022

Closing date for applications: Friday 1 April 2022

Would you like to help deliver an exciting heritage project which places people and community at its heart? Blandford Forum Parish Church (BFPC) is looking to appoint a well organised and enthusiastic Volunteer Coordinator to help in the delivery of the Big Church Project (Restore) – The Roof. The project will not only repair the roof of our beautiful historic building but also deliver an exciting and diverse programme of events and activities. As volunteer coordinator you will be responsible for recruiting volunteers to different roles, coordinating engagement and ensuring that all volunteers have the training, support and resources they need to help support our project. And most importantly, making sure that everyone has an enjoyable and meaningful experience. At the moment we have around 20 volunteers and would like to recruit up to 20 more.

Interested in joining us?

For more information on the role please see the brief which can be downloaded from the website www.bfpc.org.uk under About Us/ Big Church Project. Closing date for applications is 9am on April 4th 2022. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please contact Sara Loch: Phone: 01258 450278, or the office number 01258 456260 Email: projectrestore@bfpc.org.uk

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Recruitment DP MARQUEES LTD are one of Dorset’s prestigeous marquee companies based in Blandford Forum. We are looking for Marquee Riggers for a very busy summer season with immediate start. Enthusiastic, hard working, reliable people required to install marquees for weddings, parties and festivals. On site training given, no previous experience necessary. Call DP Marquees on 01258 452539

THE QUEENS ARMS CORTON DENHAM

We are hiring front of house and kitchen roles available EMAIL YOUR CV TO INFO@THEQUEENSARMS.COM THE QUEEN’S ARMS, CORTON DENHAM, DT9 4LR

Rubicon is recruiting for

Age Concern North Dorset We need two more Trustees to support our charity. You would need an interest in helping your community, IT skills would be an advantage and other skills welcomed including mental health experience and human resources. Trustee training offered. For more information see www.acnorthdorset.org.uk, phone 01258 475582, or drop in for an informal chat. Dianne Cooper. Chairman, ACND

Bursar and Clerk to the Governors Part time Working with the Head & Governors, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and supporting the school in the areas of finance, estates management, personnel, legal & statutory compliance and health & safety, as well as contributing to the strategic vision of the school. Candidates must have well-developed managerial skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team. You will be the ‘go-to’ person in the organisation, the one who can get things done, problem solve and know when to refer to others. In return we can offer flexible working (currently 3.5 days per week for 40 weeks), a generous benefits package and a kind and supportive environment. Full details of the role and how to apply available at https://hanfordschool.co.uk/contact/staff-recruitment/ or by emailing bursar@hanfordschool.co.uk Closing date: 12 midday 31st March 2022 Interviews: April 2022 Start: September 2022 Hanford School is committed to safeguarding. The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

TRAINEE LABOURERS in Blandford. You’ll learn to: Read Technical Drawings Assemble Products Inspect Finished Products Operate Workshop Machines FULL TRAINING NO WEEKENDS £9.50 PH

Call Ollie today on

01202 688553

The Old Stables Fabric Warehouse Winterborne Whitechurch DT11 9AW Full time admin assistant - We require a conscientious, flexible and hardworking person to join the small team in our busy office. Helping with order processing , stock control and shipments to USA and throughout UK. Full time warehouse/despatch assistant - We require a hardworking and enthusiastic person to assist with the day to day running of our busy fabric warehouse. Duties to include, receiving deliveries, helping to manage stock, packing & despatching orders, and other general warehouse duties. Basic computer knowledge essential. This role involves manual handling of heavy rolls and boxes. We are a non smoking site. To apply for either position please email a little about yourself or send a CV to: Charlotte@turnellandgigon.com

SITUATIONS WANTED LIVE IN CARER FOR THE ELDERLY 13 years experience in dementia care available. DBS checked and excellent references. Contact 07711356062 SELF EMPLOYED PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE BUSINESS AND SALES OPERATIONS MANAGER. Proven track record of sales growth and business development, admin and booking recruitment, training and HR. Flexible working 1 day a week / month or as your business requires. Please call 07760995633 EXPERIENCED PRIVATE CARERS available for day and night care. Dbs, insured and references Contact 07792-063215

BABYSITTER Teen Babysitter Available Fri/Sat/Sun evenings. Ph/ Text 07498 331673

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Field & Stream

Lambs on the way

We are strip-grazing the field and holding grass back for late pregnancy and when the lambs have been born, so passing villagers might not even realise that they are back yet. It is so much easier now to fit the diet around the number of lambs expected, and to keep a close watch on the ewes. We are mindful that twin lamb disease could hit us because we are expecting so many triplets. This time two years’ ago we were all clapping our hands for the NHS on Thursday evenings, and it reminded

me of the birth of Hope and Hullabaloo, born to the sound of the village clapping.

Familiar face

We are thrilled to have Glastonbury back for his extended holidays. His owner lives in the New Forest and is planning to ride her horse from John O’Groats to Lands’ End in the summer to raise money for a riding charity. He was born three years ago in the field, in front of the field shelter. His poor mum delivered him early and caught us unawares – we had gone to the field to feed and check on the flock and found him submerged in the mud. He was a sickly thing, and we really did not rate his chances of survival highly. Cold and muddy, he had his feed supplemented for a few days and seemed to want to survive, and so he grew. I had not seen him since we sold him in his first summer. Wow, now Glastonbury has morphed into a beautiful, strong, friendly ram who is a prolific breeder and has many children.

d el ing Fi bb e Ste Th Tri

The girls are home. At long last the field was dry enough to take the pregnant Zwartbles ewes back to their summer grazing. Such lovely temperaments – they loaded themselves onto the sheep trailer without a fuss, and we made the short journey back to the home village. As we opened the back of the trailer, they stopped and looked at their field, you could almost feel them thinking “Now it all makes sense”. Very quickly they made themselves at home in the field shelter, rearranging the bedding that we had lovingly prepared for them. We noticed that the waddling was exaggerated for the first few days and then it occurred to us that they had been on such a steep hillside over winter, that it probably felt a bit odd walking on level ground.

Welcoming home some old faces and planning for the arrival of new ones

field gate for the villagers to put their name choices in. Last year they came up with some brilliant suggestions. Kaiser, King and Kent are favourites for the rams, but as we are expecting multiples, we will need about 14 more. The very handsome Glastonbury the

ram, back on the farm for his summer holiday

Naming the flock

When we sell the lambs to other breeders, I rarely get to see them as adults and it is wonderful to have him back in the flock, if only for his holidays. The breed will be named with the letter “K” this year, and we will shortly put the name bucket by the

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Lambing special, part 3: neonatal lamb care Lambing season is now in full swing, and it finally feels like Spring is here! There is nothing better than seeing healthy new-born lambs skipping around in the fields with their friends. With this I am now onto the third and final part of the lambing preparation series. I would like to round up with talking about new-born lamb care. Once the lambs have been delivered, they are instantly vulnerable to infection. This is because they are born with no immunity. They obtain the necessary immunoglobulin proteins, required to fight any

infectious pathogens met, via the ingestion of their mother’s first milk. This milk is called colostrum and contains high levels of these antibody proteins required to set up their immune system. The antibodies are absorbed via the gut wall into the blood stream, but this process must occur within the first 6 hours after birth, before the absorption capacity of the gut stops. If ewes are exhausted or sick, and unable to nurse their lambs then you should intervene. Either hand milk the ewe or feed a good quality colostrum

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replacement (follow the mixing instructions including water temperature carefully). A lamb will need 50ml/kg bodyweight in their first feed, for example a 4kg lamb requires 200mls. Good quality forage and adequate protein content is essential in a pre-lambing diet to ensure good quality colostrum is produced. Young or thin ewes may have poorer quality colostrum. You can test it yourselves using a simple refractometer. Alternatively, if you suspect poor colostrum transfer has occurred get your vet to blood sample a group of lambs less than 7 days of age to test them. At Friars Moor we are offering this as a subsidised service so please call the office if you are interested in finding out more. Lambs are born into an environment where there is a high risk of exposure to infection. Pathogens may be ingested or track up through the wet umbilical cord. E.coli bacteria may gain access to cause watery-mouth, whilst bacteria like Streptococcus dysgalactiae will cause joint ill. So, it is important to ensure they have as many antibodies present through good colostrum management before this may occur. Hygiene measures must also be considered. The fresh navel should be dipped with

strong 10% iodine as soon as possible, this will dry the navel out and reduce the risk of infections tracking up the cord. Ewes may lick this off if the lamb itself is still wet and being dried off by mum, so you may need to repeat the dip. It is also extremely important that the lambing pen is dry and clean, as bacteria will survive and proliferate very quickly in damp conditions. Hygiene during an assisted lambing is also vital as a lamb can be exposed to harmful pathogens in-utero if your hands and arms are not clean. Gloves and fresh lubrication should always be used. Colostrum also contains high levels of energy, as well as vitamins and minerals and it also acts as a natural laxative to stimulate normal gut movements. All these functions help support the lamb in its first few hours of life. Lambs are born with enough brown fat to provide energy for five hours. But it is important that they are kept warm and well fed to avoid hypothermia. If they get hypothermia and are over 5 hours old, they have no brown fat reserves, and are at risk of hypoglycaemic shock. They should be injected with warm intraperitoneal glucose before being warmed up and fed. A hypothermic lamb, less than 5 hours old can be

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Lambs are born with no immunity and receive vital antibodies from their mother’s first milk warmed up and stomach at first but carried out fed a feed without glucose. methodically, under the Both stomach tube feeding, guidance of your vet will and intraperitoneal prove lifesaving. injections seem daunting

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The farm land is looking greener every day with wild birds making ready for the breeding season. Their plumage is brighter, territory fights are frequently taking place in the garden and fields. We have had a large flock of starlings hanging around the farm during the winter, but I guess they will be heading north soon for the summer. The rook population also swells at this time of the year, with migrating rooks coming from Russia, Sweden and the Baltics for the winter, to join the resident population.

The beginning of lent was marked in our village by the church organising the annual Pancake Party. Pancakes were served with delicious fillings, my sister Jean Brown organised games including egg and spoon races and pancake races for the children. We also held the traditional Egg Shackling event. Egg Shackling? What’s this, I hear you ask. Well, many years ago, there was a Rector, Rev Rod Thatcher, whom many may remember as the first Rural Chaplin appointed by the Bishop of Bath and Wells. He attended Frome Market amongst other agricultural events, to be alongside farmers in their own world. Many farmers live a lonely life and need someone to talk to, and Rod fulfilled his post well. He was a fun-loving guy and when he became our Rector, he brought with him a large ancient soil sieve, which today still serves as the shackling tool. At this year’s village event, the eggs – which were provided by the Foote family – were sold at 50p each and as usual, they were named and put into the sieve. A large plastic table cloth was laid below the sieve, people gathered round, and the shackling began. The sieve was rotated, moved from side to side and then the eggs began to crack. The cracked ones were removed, and we announced who they belonged to. That continued until there were only half a dozen left. I announced the names of the eggs that still remained uncracked, and as the excitement rose, the children drum-rolled on their knees. With only two uncracked eggs remaining, the children routed for their favourite – it was a bit like a day at the races! Finally, we had a winner – Beth, a local school house parent and the proud owner of the strongest egg. As per the annual tradition, the egg had to be cracked to ensure no fowl play (forgive the pun) and the cracked eggs were sold off, to be turned into scrambled eggs for next day’s breakfast! It was a simple, fun event which raised money for the British Red Cross Ukraine Crisis Appeal and the local church. A big thank you to the Foote Family who donated the eggs. www.kimbersfarmshop.co.uk

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Celebrating Spring I really don’t know what to say, the invasion of Ukraine puts all our problems into perspective. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the people caught up in this horror. Pandemics, storms and now war in Europe – all these make for a very unstable world. The result, as we already know, is rising costs. When fuel prices go up, everything and everyone is affected. On the farm, energy, fertiliser and animal feed costs are all significantly up. Grain and fertilizer will be caught up in these price hikes too, as thousands of tonnes of wheat and fertilizer come from Ukraine and Russia. Not easy to replace these important goods. We have become very reliant on imports, and maybe these ongoing events should make us more self-sufficient. At the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) conference this topic was touched on. The World Farmers’ Organisation spokesman talked about the importance of the world’s farmers collaborating together to ensure the population of the globe is fed; that the farmers of the world are fairly paid, and the world’s environment is protected. Climate change is now, we must all act in whatever way we can, including as individuals cutting down waste and only using our fair share of commodities. It should be a case of ‘make do and mend’ and ‘waste not want not’, oldfashioned sayings still very relevant today. George Eustice, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spoke at the conference, but gave no more details of the government’s plans.

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NORTH PETHERTON, SOMERSET, TA6 6DF (M5, Others J24) DAIRY CATTLE (73) Heifers to £2080. Others £2020. Cows to £1840. £1720. (1184) STORE CATTLE & STIRKS - FORWARD STORES (933) Steers to Telephone: 01278 410278 www.gth.net £1365 (FLE). Others £1300 (AA) £1295 (LIMX) & £1270 (LIMX). Heifers to £1265 TOTAL STOCK FOR£1155 THE WEEK 6833GRAZING (CHX). Others £1235 (CHX) £1200 (LIMX) (LIMX) & £1150 (HEX). from across the West Country, COWS (2) toStock £615 (LIMX). Others £580 (LIMX). SUCKLERS (4) Cows & Calves to £850 sold (4x). STIRKS (247) Steers £880 (LIMX). Others £870 (3x LIMX & to buyers fromtothroughout the Nation BRBX) £855 (BRBX) & £835 (LIMX). Heifers to £818 (LIMX). Others £720 (BRBX) Returns for Saturday 12th March 2022 & £700 (AA). CALVES (408) - Beef Bulls to £400 (CH). Others £398 (BRBX) £390 (BRBX) & £388 (BRBX). Heifers to £300 (2x BRBX & CHX). Others £285 (CHX) £278 (BRBX) & £275 (LIMX). Black & Whites to £182. Others £165. (4675) SHEEP Store Lambs (2720) to £100. Others £99, £96 & £95. Overall Ave £74.88. Cull Ewes & Rams (1197) Ewes to £137. Others £133. Rams to £166.

DAIRY£96. CATTLE to £1900. Others £1880. Cows to FRIDAY £1700. Others Overall(49) AveHeifers £67.10. BREEDING EWES (204) to £143 (2x). TH Others £1540. EWE (1215) STORE CATTLE & STIRKS - FORWARD BREEDING SALE (459) to £122. GOATS (11) to £187. Overall ave 30 TH STORES (789) £1705 (CHX). Others 30 £1660 (CHX) £1610 STOCK RAM SALE £92.64. RAMS (12)Steers to £225to (2x). Others £136. FRIDAY (72) to £610 for a (CHX). powerfulHeifers shearling. Others (CHX). £470. Others £1500 (BRBX) (LIMX) & £1605 to £1530

£1445 The (BA)West & £1405 (BRBX). Gateway SUCKLERS to £3045 for a pedigree Country’s to(117) National Abattoirs 2019 born Charolais cow with bull calf nd at foot. GRAZING COWS (50) Returns for Monday 2 November 2020 to £1395 (LIMX). Others (LIMX). STIRKS (426)&Steers to £1100 PRIME CATTLE (93) Steers£1325 UTM av 187.4ppk to 213.5ppk £1,327.28. Others (LIMX). Others £1085208.0ppk (BRBX) &£1065 (CHX)Others & £1040 (CHX).£1,287.00, Heifers 209.5ppk, 209.0ppk, 206.5ppk. £1,293.63, to £945 (AA). Others £900 (2x) (SIMX & av LIMX) £890to(BRBX) £875 £1,283.12, £1,280.30 & £1,261.77. Heifers UTM 180.7ppk 214.5ppk&(2x) and (SIMX). CALVES (461) - Beef Bulls to £535 (2x OthersOthers £395 £1,310.50. Others 204.5ppk, 204.0ppk, 199.0ppk (2x)LIMX). & 197.0ppk. (CHX) £365 (3x) (CHX & AA) £1,168.50 & £360 (2x) (CHX &BARREN BRBX). COWS Heifers(56) to £1,233.42, £1,205.05, £1,201.20, & £1,138.32. £410 (LIMX). (BRBX) £320 (2x BRBX) £300 (2x BRBX). Continental avOthers 118.5ppk£322 to 119.5ppk and £808.40. Others & 117.5ppk. Native Beef Black & Whites to £280 Fleckvieh to £150.& (3095) av 103.6ppk to 126.5ppk and (2x). £906.75. Others 124.5ppk 118.5ppk.SHEEP Others - STORE LAMBSDairy (1323) to £129. Others £121 & £119.Others Overall Ave £882.97 & £861.77. av 97.8ppk to 113.5ppk and £966.89. 112.5ppk £90.22. CULL EWES & RAMS (1038) to £230.SHEEP Overall Ave Lamb £113.45. & 109.5ppk. Others £945.73 & £914.63. FINISHED (654) ave EWES & LAMBS (234E 348L) Doubles to £250 (£83.33/life). Singles 202.94ppk to 231.0ppk and&£115.00. Others 230.0ppk, 220.0ppk & 219.0ppk. to £205£113.00, (£102.50/life). Ave £62.98/life. BREEDING EWES (39) Others £108.00 Overall (5x) & £106.50. to £176. Overall Ave £166.80. ORPHAN LAMBS (72) to £82. Overall Ave £29.39. GOATS (41) to £148. Overall AveSales £110.12. (190) PIGS – Forthcoming Special WEANERS (66) to £37. Overall Ave £24.87. CULL SOWS (16) to £94. Overall £44.93. STOREattendance (51) to £85. Overall Aveto£48.39. STRONG For fullAve rules on market and up date sales list STORES (55) to £139. Overall Ave £93.89. BOARS (2) to £125.. please refer to our website and/or Saturday market report.

The West Sat Country’s Gateway to National Abattoirs NOVEMBER: 7th Returns for Monday 14th Store March 2022 Monthly Catalogued Sale of Organic Stock 10am th PRIME CATTLE (112) Steers UTM av 218.8ppk to 240.5ppk & Ring 2: Saturday 7 November £1,774.29. Others 236.5ppk, 234.5ppk (2x) & 230.5ppk. Others Monthly Catalogued Sale of av 212.9ppk to £1,687.75, £1,673.28 & £1,661.40. Heifers UTM 248.0ppk and £1,646.15. Others 125 234.0ppk, 230.0ppk (2x) & 229.5ppk. Others £1,592.55, & £1,433.25. BARREN Suckler£1,437.75 Cows, Calves, Heifers & BullsCOWS (27) Continental av 174.0ppk to 189.5ppk andRing £1,473.12. Native Beef av Approx 12.30pm 1 121.3ppk to 178.5ppk and £1,329.13. Dairy av 143.7ppk to 165.5ppk Entries to date include:and £1,448.13. FINISHED SHEEP (1684) Hoggs (1563) ave 262.41ppk n dispersal sale of Others 50 Incalf Suckler (Sim, Ch, to The 280.0ppk and £153.00. 269.0ppk (2x) Cows 268.0ppk & 263ppk (3x). Others £148.00, £140.00. Lambs (121) ave 279.39ppk Lim, He & AAx) £144.50 all pd’d&to calf Feb onwards to Ped to 300.0ppk and £125.00. Others 299.0ppk. Others Old £119.50. Charolais bull for NB Needham & Sons, Henley Farm, Dorchester (changing farming policy). n 3 Bulls – Ch, He & Lim For fullContinental COVID-19 rules on market attendance and up cows to date&sales list n 42 Cows & Calves – 6 Ped Lim calves please refer to our website https://www.gth.net/sedgemoor-auctionn 14 Native Cows & Calves centre n 58 Incalf Cows & Hfrs – 1 Ped Lim & 1 Ped He MARCH For further information Meg on 01278 410278 Collective Foddercontact Auction 1pm Sat 19th Sat 7th Fortnightly Sale of Pigs Monthly Sale of Native Store Cattle11am 10am Ring 2 Sat 26th Sat 14th Fortnightly ***CANCELLED*** Collective Catalogued Sale of Pigs 10am Sat 26th Sale of Purebred **CANCELLED*** Dedicated Poultry Sale for bTB Restricted Cattle. Market Wed 30th Orange Cattle – 15 Months & Monthly Over, Prime Cattle & Barren General Sale of Thurs 19th Store ***CANCELLED*** Cows.Antiques Stock to be booked in with***CANCELLED*** the market office by and Furniture Licences to be obtained from Truro Trading Sat 21st 23rd March. Fodder Sale 1pm on 03000 200301 or CSC.TBlicensing@ Orange Market Dedicated Sale for bTB Wed 25th Standards apha.gsi.gov.uk Sale commences 4.30pm Restricted Cattle. Store Cattle – 15 Months APRIL & Over, PrimeSale Cattle & Barren Cows.Stock Monthly Catalogued of Organic Store Stock 10am Sat 2nd to be booked in with the market office by Ring 2 November. Licences to abespecial obtained 18th Monthly Breeding Ewe Sale to include sale of Sat 2nd Pedigree, Purebred & Crossbred Dorset Breeding Ewes from Truro Trading Standards on 03000 Approx 12.30pm 200301 or Sale commences 4.30pm EasterMonthly Show & Sale of SuckCatalogued Lambs 9.30am th Mon27 4th Seasonal Sale of Fri Cross Thurs 7th Walford Breeding Ewes & Ewe Lambs 3pm Catalogued Sale of Suckler Cows, Calves, Heifers & Bulls Sat 9th Sat 28th Monthly Sale of Native Store Cattle 10am Ring 2 12.30pm (Limited to 200 Head)

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Buzzing with knowledge difficult to talk about bees without impressing how very important they are to our very existence and the many dangers they face, including the reintroduction of neonicotinoids on sugar beet. However, a real surprise was discovering the problems beekeepers face from woodpeckers, mice, deer, badgers, moles, wasps and the wax moth, plus the theft of whole hives! Fred and his partner run a successful company to include the selling of all sorts of honey products, collecting

swarms, and giving talks. They have also been called upon to supply suitable candles on set for many films and series including Game of Thrones. Thanks to ‘the bee man’ for such an interesting and entertaining evening. Filgroup’s next meeting is on April 7 and is an Easter workshop involving chocolate. Everything provided and everyone welcome so come along and enjoy the fun! For further details please email Filgroup15@gmail.com.

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The emotional barriers to succession planning Planning the future of a farming business can be fraught with emotional challenges, but understanding them is vital. That was the message from family business consultant Russ Haworth, who spoke to Cornish Mutual as part of its Future Farming Programme. Succession is complex and particularly for farming families where there is a long history and sense of identity tied up with the business, said Russ.

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100.96 acres 40.86 ha

A substantial farmhouse requiring modernisation, two cottages, a range of outbuildings, yard and orchard and a total of 100.96 acres of marshes, water meadows, woodland and pastureland. For Sale in 5 separate lots by Tender 28 March.

Twyford

142.21 acres 57.56 ha

A livestock holding with 3 bedroom Grade II Listed house (EPC F) with attached 3 bedroom cottage, range of farm buildings and pasture land in a ring fenced block. To Let on behalf of Dorset Council on a Farm Business Tenancy For a Period of 10 Years.

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Twyford

114.89 acres 46.50 ha

A dairy holding with a 3 bedroom farmhouse (EPC E), range of modern farm buildings and pastureland, the majority of which is in a ring fenced block. To Let on behalf of Dorset Council on a Farm Business Tenancy For a Period of 10 Years.

Greg Ridout or Charles Andrews 01935 423526

Twyford

65.05 acres 26.323 ha

A former livestock holding withe a 3 bedroom farmhouse (EPC E), range of farm buildings and pastureland in a block split either side of a no through road. To Let on behalf of Dorset Council on a Farm Business Tenancy for a Period of 10 years.

Greg Ridout or Charles Andrews 01935 423526

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Gillingham

OIEO £400,000

A recently updated detached 2 bedroom bungalow in a quiet and popular edge of town location, close to the countryside. EPC D

Sturminster 01258 473766

Sturminster Marshall

Guide £500,000

A rare development opportunity comprising a 3 bedroom property with full planning permission for two additional dwellings. EPC C

Blandford 01258 452670

Winterborne Kingston

OIEO £525,000

A stunning Grade II Listed 17th century detached 2 bedroom cottage with beautiful character and charm within a plot of 0.33 acres. EPC Exempt

Blandford 01258 452670

Sturminster Newton

OIEO £550,000

A beautifully presented detached 3 bedroom house with large south facing garden and workshop situated close to the town centre. EPC D

Sturminster 01258 473766

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Lillington

OIEO £800,000

A 3 bedroom Grade II Listed cottage enjoying far reaching countryside views to the rear situated on a generous sized plot. EPC Exempt

Sherborne 01935 814488

Sturminster Newton

OIEO £825,000

A remodelled and totally renovated period 4 bedroom house with lovely garden in about 0.33 acres only a short walk from the centre. EPC C

Sturminster 01258 473766

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Piddletrenthide

Guide £675,000

A 4 bedroom farmhouse requiring modernisation, with outbuildings and pasture. In all about 3.17 acres. (EPC E)

Dorchester 01305 261008

Canford Magna

Guide £250,000

A 3 bedroom Grade II Listed Lady Wimborne cottage, requiring renovation, with 0.20 acre of garden. (EPC G)

Wimborne 01202 882103

Southbourne

Guide £350,000

A detached 3 bedroom house in need of renovation, located along a popular road in Southbourne. (EPC G)

Wimborne 01202 882103

Canford Magna

Guide £250,000

A 3 bedroom Grade II Listed Lady Wimborne cottage, requiring renovation, with gardens of 0.14 of an acre. (EPC G)

Wimborne 01202 882103

Sigwells

Guide £265,000

A detached 2 bedroom bungalow with a wraparound garden, set in an idyllic rural location with beautiful views. (EPC C)

Sherborne 01935 814488

Guys Marsh

Guide £95,000

Investment opportunity. A 3 bedroom house of non-standard construction, currently let on AST at £7,800 pa. (EPC D)

Sturminster 01258 473766

Lytchett Matravers Guide £95,000 Approx. 7.34 acres (2.97 ha) of permanent pasture and mixed woodland, within an SSSI.

Wimborne 01202 882103 Muscliffe

Guide £50,000

A secluded parcel of 0.30acres (0.12 ha) with possible potential for a dwelling or caravan (STPP)

Wimborne 01202 882103 Alton Pancras

Guide £130,000

A block of 18.40 acres (7.445 ha) of gently sloping to sloping pasture land with stunning views, situated in the Piddle Valley.

Dorchester 01305 236237

Milborne Port

Guide £90,000

A 1 bedroom ground floor apartment with a modern open plan kitchen/living area and a small courtyard to the rear. (EPC B)

Sherborne 01935 814488

Ferndown

Guide £10,000

About 1.85 acres (0.75 ha) of reclaimed heathland on the edge of Ferndown.

Wimborne 01202 882103

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Barrington Guide £500,000-£550,000

Swallowcliffe

Ilminster 01460 200790

Sturminster 01258 473766

A period farmhouse for modernisation with outbuildings, parking and a large garden. (EPC G)

Broadwindsor

Guide £175,000

The former village store with 3 bedroom apartment and garden, offering potential for improvement or redevelopment (STPP).

Beaminster 01308 863100 Burton Bradstock

Guide £875,000

A main road garage, workshop and MOT station with a showroom and 2 separate living areas. (EPC E)

Weymouth

Guide £200,000

Former vehicle workshop with a small shop/office (both vacant) and 2 bedroom maisonette (over 4 floors) let on AST at £640 pcm

Dorchester 01305 261008

Poole

Guide £125,000

A ground floor two bedroom apartment, located within the popular Lower Parkstone area of Poole. (EPC C)

Wimborne 01202 882103

Dorchester

Guide £180,000

Freehold investment property producing £15,000pa (Option to purchase 3 bed maisonette above for additional £175,000)

Dorchester 01305 261008

Guide £5,000

A single garage within a block of 16 garages in the centre of the village.

Bridport 01308 422092 Sherborne

Guide £50,000

A small parcel of land, in a quiet location close to the centre of the town with potential STPP.

Sherborne 01935 814488 Templecombe

Guide £150,000

Two individual building plots each with PP for a detached chalet bungalow in about 0.2 acre, and each with a Guide of £150,000.

Sturminster 01258 473766

Broadway Guide £325,000-£350,000

Charlton Marshall Guide £25,000

Ilminster 01460 200790

Wimborne 01202 882103

A 3 bedroom house requiring refurbishment and with potential for extending (STPP) within its good sized grounds. (EPC F)

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An 1.05 acre parcel of pasture and woodland situated on an island on the River Stour with exclusive fishing rights.

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SHERBORNE, DORSET

SUTTON WALDRON, DORSET

STURMINSTER MARSHALL, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £1,600,000

GUIDE PRICE £595,000

PRICE GUIDE £1,100,000

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P E N S E LW O O D , S O M E R S E T

EPC Band D

A refurbished bungalow and stable block both with planning, standing in gardens and grounds of approximately six acres in this popular village

Shaftesbury 01747 850858 Guide Price £995,000

STOURPAINE, DORSET

SHERBORNE, DORSET

ASHMORE, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £795,000

GUIDE PRICE £330,000

GUIDE PRICE £750,000

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LEIGH, DORSET NORTH BREWHAM, A fine Grade II listed house with nicely proportioned rooms and a walled garden in the centre of the SOMERSET village

PIMPERNE, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £1,550,000

GUIDE PRICE £560,000

Shaftesbury 01747 850858 Guide Price £910,000

GUIDE PRICE (TENDER) £350,000

SHERBORNE

SHAFTESBURY

BLANDFORD

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SHERBORNE, DORSET

SUTTON WALDRON, DORSET

STURMINSTER MARSHALL, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £1,600,000

GUIDE PRICE £595,000

PRICE GUIDE £1,100,000

SOLD

FIDDLEFORD, DORSET

EPC – Exempt

A handsome Grade II Listed farmhouse with outbuildings in delightful gardens

Shaftesbury 01747 850858 Guide Price £665,000

STOURPAINE, DORSET

SHERBORNE, DORSET

ASHMORE, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £795,000

GUIDE PRICE £330,000

GUIDE PRICE £750,000

SOLD

S H A F T E S B U RY

SOLD

LEIGH, NORTH A south facingDORSET imaginatively converted Grade II listed mid terrace house withBREWHAM, delightful gardens SOMERSET

PIMPERNE, DORSET

GUIDE PRICE £1,550,000

GUIDE PRICE £560,000

Shaftesbury 01747 850858 Guide Price £575,000

GUIDE PRICE (TENDER) £350,000

SHERBORNE

SHAFTESBURY

BLANDFORD

01935 810141

01747 850858

01258 423002

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GILLINGHAM

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Price OIEO £100,000

Price £285,000

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Land price soars after aggressive bidding A small plot of agricultural land near Sherborne with an agricultural building attached has sold for a whopping £101,000 at auction – an astonishing £46,000 over the guide price. An enthusiastic audience was on hand to see auctioneer Justin Lowe, of Greenslade Taylor Hunt, return to the auction house as a large number of internet and telephone bids saw a comprehensive range of properties, including residential, development, agricultural and commercial opportunities, sell across three counties. The highlight of the sale was a small block of Dorset Council-owned land with an agricultural building at Middlemarsh, near Sherborne, going under the hammer at £101,000 despite a guide price of £55,000, after spirited bidding from a range of buyers across Dorset. Among other sales at the auction was a former meeting hall in Yeovil which went Kingsland ADVERT.qxp_BMV 1/2 page

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£650,000 Bruton

A substantial four bedroom chalet style detached family home situated on the edge of the village with views over adjoining fields. The exceptionally spacious and versatile living accommodation features a huge kitchen/family room, large dining room, conservatory, double garage, solar panels and attractive gardens. EPC Rating: D.

An imposing Grade II Listed period house situated in the heart of Bruton. This impressive property oozes charm and character and enjoys versatile living accommodation spread over three floors. Four bedrooms, family room, two reception rooms, master bedroom, office, garage and attractive garden. EPC Exempt.

WINCANTON

£410,000

An individual and deceptively spacious four bedroom detached bungalow which enjoys the benefit of a large landscaped garden. Characterful sitting room, separate dining room, large kitchen/breakfast room, master bedroom with dressing room and en-suite and useful attic room. EPC Rating: D.

SOUTH CHERITON

£430,000

A substantial three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a small close in the sought after village of South Cheriton. Spacious sitting room with open fire, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, en-suite shower room, attractive landscaped garden and garage.

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If you are considering bringing your property to the market we would be delighted to provide you with a free £375,000 Bruton £250,000 Wincanton market assessment and valuation. A 3 bedroom end terrace house situated within A 3 bedroom town house backing onto the Please call 01963 34000 easy reach of the town centre. Spacious living River Brue. Spacious accommodation over accommodation comprising large sitting/dining three floors with aBRUTON modern open living space on to arrange£225,000 an appointmentWINCANTON or email £226,500 room, cloakroom, garage, driveway,house easywith to the ground floor with bi-folding opening A spacious four doors bedroom terrace house situated within a short walk of An exceptionally well presented three bedroom semi-detached wincanton@hambledon.net maintain garden. EPC Rating: D. onto the garden. EPC Rating: C. local schools. The property enjoys the benefit of a loft conversion creating stunning far reaching views over Wincanton and countryside beyond.

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a master bedroom with dressing room/study and en-suite. Spacious lounge/diner, fitted kitchen, private garden, garage and no forward chain. EPC Rating: C.

£435,000 Templecombe WINCANTON

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An exceptionally well presented three bedroom detached bungalow A charming Grade II Listed Georgian house situated just a short walk from An attractive two bedroom mid terrace house situated in a small close on A spacious two bedroom semi-detached house situated on a popular situated on a small development. ThisSpacious delightfulsitting home enjoys spaciousbathroom, the townresidential centre amenities. Although the property wouldinbenefit from some a mature development. room, kitchen/diner, development. The property is presented excellent order and living accommodation including a large sitting/dining room, fitted kitchen, refurbishment is theofopportunity todriveway, create aenclosed home togarden, your own taste easy to maintain garden, allocated parking, ideal investment or first enjoysthere the benefit a car port, long sitting attractive garden, solar panels, and attached garage. and style.room, Three bedrooms, kitchen/diner, cosy sitting room (STPP). time buy. EPCen-suite Rating: C. fitted kitchen, 21’ conservatory and potential to extend EPC Rating: D. EPC Rating: B. and GCH. EPC Exempt.

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Wylye, Wiltshire Guide Price £1,900,000

Chilmark, Wiltshire Guide Price £895,000

A handsome Mill House on the banks of the Wylye with A most attractive extended village house with a lovely garden beautifully presented accommodation and approx 2.8 acres of and parking, well proportioned rooms and scope gardens and grounds. to convert the loft (stpp). EPC E EPC E w Ne

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Wylye, Wiltshire Guide Price £795,000

Donhead St Andrew, Wiltshire Guide Price £525,000 A beautifully extended single storey property with plenty of parking and garden running down to a stream. EPC pending

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Wylye, Wiltshire

Quarley, Hampshire

Handsome unlisted mill house, 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, EPC=E

Superb detached family home, 2 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, EPC=D

2.8 acres

Guide £1.9 million

Guide £1.6 million

2.96 acres

Chitterne, Wiltshire

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Exceptionally pretty stone and flint cottage, 2 reception rooms, 3 bedrooms, EPC=D

Stunning refurbishment of a townhouse, 1 reception room, 3 bedrooms, EPC=C

Guide £795,000

Guide £475,000

Talk to us today James McKillop Head of Residential 01722 426822 james.mckillop@savills.com

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Savills Wimborne 01202 856 800

Pimperne, Dorset

Piddletrenthide, Dorset

Impressive Grade II listed Georgian house, 3 reception rooms, 6 bedrooms, coach house, all weather tennis court

Attractive family house with coach house, 4 reception rooms, 5 bedrooms, EPC=F

Guide £1.65 million

1.23 acres

Guide £1.35 million

Winterborne Houghton, Dorset

Bloxworth, Dorset

Contemporary new build property with stunning views, 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms

Conversion of a range of farm buildings into an interesting residential property, 3 reception rooms, 4 bedrooms, EPC=F

Guide £975,000*

Guide £1.25 million

Talk to us today Ashley Rawlings Head of Residential 01202 856873 ashley.rawlings@savills.com

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