Valley News July 2018

E E FR Issue No. 137

July 2018

for Whitechurch, Whatcombe, Clenston, Stickland, Houghton, Turnworth & Milton Abbas

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9AS was considered and no objections were raised.

PC Dave Mullins attended and provided some answers regarding the camera vans and Police vehicle also the CSW Teams that are used to monitor speeding traffic.

The Annual Governance & Accounts Statement was agreed and signed.

The next meeting will be on Wednesday 11th July 2018 at 7:30 pm in the Old School room. All Welcome For further details for this and other items can be found at http://winterbornewhitechurchparishcouncil.org.uk or contact the Clerk on 880600 or winterbornewhitechurch@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Editorial You may have noticed recently that the Valley News has got a little smaller. This is because we have a somewhat reduced number of advertisers, and we are not getting as many articles sent in for publication as in previous months. We are pleased to report that some of our advertisers have stopped advertising as they are so busy they can't take on any additional clients! This is clearly good news for them, and shows that adverts in the magazine work, thanks in part to the support from our readers. That isn't the only reason of course, with some businesses finding trading circumstances somewhat difficult currently, for all sorts of reasons. However, as you know, we are reliant on our income from advertising which allows us to produce the magazine free of charge for everyone, so (although this is far from being a crisis!) if you know of anyone who would like to discuss placing an advert, do please get in touch; details are available elsewhere in the magazine.

We often make a plea for additional articles for the magazine.

Perhaps it is worth reminding readers that the team that produces the magazine does show as a community service - none of us are paid to do this - and our delivery team is made up of volunteers too. When the magazine was started (and we're on issue no 137 now) we wanted to appeal to all readers by having a mix of articles - some factual about hobbies, interests and so on, some completely random items including stories and poems, and of course reports from the community about how things are going - Council reports, reports of events held, and very importantly, photographs of all kinds! We don't write these ourselves (although Clare Scott has been a significant regular contributor with her cooking and gardening articles) but ask that readers help us produce them. It's time to put your thinking caps on and help us keep the magazine vibrant and enjoyable with your contributions. We'd hate to become a simple list of events! Do see if you can help - thank you.

It won't be long now before school exams are finished and the wait for results begins. As the school summer holidays approach, we wish everyone a happy and relaxing summer - and if you're taking a holiday don't forget to take a copy of the Valley News for a holiday picture!

The Valley News Team

Milton Abbas Surgery I'm sure you are aware that the new General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR) came into force at the end of May. We understand how important it is to keep your personal information safe and secure and we take this very seriously. We have taken steps to make sure your personal information is looked after in the best possible way and we review this regularly.

As part of GDPR we are required to provide a Privacy Notice which contains important information about how we use the personal and healthcare information we collect on your behalf. This Privacy Notice is available on our website www.masurgery.co.uk or you can request a copy from reception.

As part of the GDPR we can no longer hand medication to a third party unless we have your written consent to do so. If you need someone else to collect you medication, you will need to complete a form to give your permission. The form is available for the surgery or on our website (look for medication/prescriptions). Please note, this also applies to the collection of any documents from reception.

If a third party i.e. an insurance company requests notes on your behalf, even though you will have given consent to them, we will also need to get your consent to release the information.

Also with GDPR it is your responsibility to ensure we have your correct contact details. If you move house or change your telephone you must tell us to avoid the possibility of a third party receiving your information.

Finally, for our patients who have a test or investigation that is arranged by hospital consultants, please note that the results from these tests don't automatically get forwarded onto the surgery. Therefore, if you want to know the result of a test you have had under the care of a consultant, please phone the hospital and ask to speak to your consultant's secretary.

Winterborne Whitechurch Parish Council The June meeting of the Parish Council was held on Wednesday 13th in the Old School Room with 6 members of the public present.

Amongst items discussed were: A member of the public asked about the disappearance of the bench on the corner of Fields Close. This was discussed later and due to the partial collapse of the bench it had been removed as it was beyond repair. The PC agreed to replace it and re-fix the plaque 'In Memory of Andrew Losh' onto it.

It was also agreed to review the PC Standing Orders and bring up to date where required including the possibility for the PC to electronically record future meetings. All the councillors will discuss this further at the next meeting.

The Clerk advised that he is waiting on further information from Highways regarding the placing of shared SID's (Speed Indicator Device) in the village once Highways have finished their surveys and final costs known. (These SID's are planning to be jointly purchased by a group of Parishes in the area.)

The Clerk also reported that he had met with the local Highways Officer recently and they had carried out a walk around the village noting damaged inspection covers in the road and pot holes and these have since been marked for repair by Highways. They also inspected the pavement on Dorchester Hill discussed recently and waiting further from highways although it appears some cutback of overhanging bushes has since been done, but further work is still required including the uneven surface of the pavement.

The Parish Council has received a Lottery Grant to purchase 2 defibrillators for the village and arrangements will be made to decide exactly where these will be placed and type of equipment to be purchased etc. once they have heard back from the Village Hall Committee.

Planning application 2/2018/0620/House-Erect a two-storey side extension and single storey garage block with carport, East Down, DT11

Poaching Dorset has a huge rural area with a large population of deer.

Unfortunately they are often targeted by poachers. Poachers will often use dogs to bring down the hunted animal this can occur at night or during daylight hours. Other animals are also targeted including hares, pheasants and fish.

Poaching is hunting without the approval of the landowner. This can involve hunting with dogs, shooting and trapping of game as well as fish.

Please report incidences of poaching to Dorset Police. Contact 999 if it is in progress otherwise contact 101 or report online at the Dorset Police website

Thank you Thank you to everyone who rallied around to help us on Saturday [9th June] with the swarm of bees that visited our garden! Thank you to Lorna [Rivett] who removed them safely.

Rene Webb

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the Tregonwells here during the Civil War were Catholic sympathisers, but kept a very low profile, and did not get involved, unlike their kin at Winterborne Anderson.

From a close study of the 1770 map and survey the poorhouse for Milton Abbas was in what is now Winterborne Whitechurch, possibly on the site of what is now the school.

A big thank you to the Milton Abbey Heritage Trust. At a meeting of the stewards for the 2018 Abbey Exhibition the history group were presented with a cheque for ÂŁ500 for their work in history writing for the four Abbey exhibitions 2017- 2020.

We are now planning our summer event of July, a walking tour of the Old Town, followed by a BBQ. This is for members and their partners. We restart our new season on 3 Oct at 7 pm in the Reading Rooms.

Dunbury Academy It has been a busy summer term so far in Dunbury Academy. Year 6 have just returned from a very successful trip to PGL - the outwardbound centre at Osmington Bay, Weymouth. They spent three days doing a range of exciting activities to help build their confidence, courage and teamwork skills. They climbed tall towers, played team games and even leapt off 30-foot poles. Their courage was astounding, their friendship skills were second to none, and their behaviour was impeccable. They even went to sleep at night without bothering the teachers! We all had an amazing time - pupils and teachers alike - and we could not be more proud of our pupils.

Turnworth in May 2018 Thank you to all those who came to our church fundraising day in Turnworth at the end of May. Despite an early deluge of rain, we were lucky with the weather and the sun shone. We were delighted to welcome visitors from near and far and raised just on ÂŁ2,200. We are most grateful to all those who took part. Without the many "cogs in the wheel" we wouldn't manage such a splendid day. Helpers of all ages worked hard. Thank you to those who opened their gardens, the music makers, those who planned ahead, those who helped with the preparation, the gardeners, those who donated raffle prizes, prepared games, the cooks, the artists and craftspeople and those who helped in so many ways on the day from preparing and manning stalls to bringing ponies and for just being there. If you didn't make it this year, I'm sure there will be another chance next!

Year 4 have also been on their residential trip to Leeson house, near Swanage. They also had a brilliant time and the weather was amazing for them (if not a bit too hot!). The following is a write up by Brooke: In May, Year 4 went on a residential trip to Leeson House. We stayed in dorms and had to make our own beds! On the second day, we went orienteering and I kept going the wrong way which was really funny! My favourite parts of the trip were fossil hunting at Dancing Ledge and pond dipping. We caught 17 newts - the record for any pond dipping session at Leeson House! We had so much fun and didn't want to come home (although we all missed our parents just a little bit!).

We are steaming towards the end of the year at Dunbury but still have some exciting things such as Sports Day and the Summer Fair to come. The Summer Fair is on Friday 6th July from 3.30pm at Winterborne Whitechurch base. This is always such a lovely fun filled event. There will be a variety of stalls, fantastic raffle, games and activities on the sports field and a delicious hog roast. All welcome!

Stickland Summer Fete on the Green Cancelled We are sorry to announce that due to a shortage of support and in particular muscle power, along with a couple of resource problems, we will not be able to hold the planned Summer Fete on the Green in Winterborne Stickland this year. However, we will be holding another event on the same day in St Mary's Church and Churchyard. Please read the item 'A Celebration of the Sea' for more information. We hope that you will be able to pop in to this alternative event and enjoy a lovely afternoon with neighbours and friends.

St Mary's Stickland PCC and Events Team

A Celebration of the Sea On Saturday, 21 July from 2pm - 4.30pm, come and visit St Mary's Church, Winterborne Stickland for a Festival of Flowers based on the theme 'A Celebration of the Sea' - our team of flower arrangers will be decorating the Church on the days leading up to the event and all will be ready on the day. Come and see the beautiful arrangements along with nautical artefacts and information.

We are also running a Nautical Photo Competition - enter any photograph that you have taken with a nautical theme, coastal shot, fun on the beach, boaty exploits, wildlife, serious, funny, it's up to you. There is no entry fee. Your photograph should measure no more than 13cm x 18cm (5" x 7"). Please write your name, address and contact telephone number on the back and drop it in to either 12 West Street, or Jasmine Cottage, 4 West Street by 8pm on Thursday, 19 July. Everyone visiting the event on Saturday will be able to vote for their favourite photo. The winner will be announced at 4.30pm and a prize awarded. All photos can be collected from 4.30pm.

To keep the children amused we will be running a Shipwreck Hunt - free to enter with a prize for every successful completion.

There will be Tea and Cake - of course! How could we ever have an event without offering our delicious homemade cakes and a cuppa? A chance for you to sit, enjoy the flowers and the churchyard garden and have a natter.

We will have a variety of lovely Plants for sale, to help you keep your garden going this summer and there will be a Raffle with great prizes to be won.

Whether you wish to just call in to see the wonderful flower displays or stay for longer you will be very welcome.

St Mary's Stickland PCC and Events Team

Milton Abbas Local History Group Another fascinating month for the Milton Abbas Local History Group. We now have transcriptions of many of the documents 1750 1800 which is the period when Lord Milton pulled down the Old Town and built the cottages we see today. We have met with the senior archivist at the Dorset History Centre to discuss the next steps of this project. As well as continuing to research the social history of this time, some of our members are now beginning to write up the story of the move.

The BBC has finished filming in Milton Abbas for their series The English Village, which features experts from far and wide. We were pleased to be helping them with the history and it was good to discuss ideas with Ben Robinson, archaeologist and Peter Higginbotham, expert on the poor. This revealed more areas to research, including the intended design of the cottages in the street. Our World War I group is also busy researching the people from Milton Abbas who were involved in the war.

At our meeting Pamela Phillips gave a presentation on the Old Town, with a timeline of events leading up to the move, then using the maps of 1652, 1770 and 1776 to locate key features. These included the four inns - The George, or George and Dragon, The Red Lyon, The Crown and The King's Arms, as well as a malt house and brewery. Clearly the town which had 2 markets and 2 annual fairs was a thriving place then.

Interestingly on the 1652 map neither the Abbey building, the Market Cross nor St Catherine's Chapel are recognisable as such. We suspect that in 1652, soon after Charles I had been beheaded, it was not advisable to show overtly Catholic edifices on a map. We think that 4

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are Treasurer, Car Park Coordinator and Raffle Coordinator. Please contact masftrust@gmail.com or ring Trust Secretary, Nigel Hodder on 880229 for more information.

Another important task is issuing bid Application Forms to our beneficiary organisations. This is under way as far as past recipients are concerned, but we would like to extend an invitation to other groups to bid for funds - the main proviso is that you are prepared to provide labour resource for the multitude of tasks on the day. For example, we always need help with car parking, on entry gates, running food stalls and bars, selling raffle tickets to name but a few.

If you think you could make a positive contribution to next year's Street Fair, please contact me as above. The deadline for the return of completed Application Forms is 31st August 2018.

Nigel Hodder, Secretary, Milton Abbas Street Fair Trust

Whitechurch Village Hall Pub Night The village hall has had to date two "Pub Nights" which have been succesful, the turn out has been encouraging.

The evenings that start at 7pm and finish about midnight have been very relaxed giving an opportunity to meet new friends or socialise with family. Children and pets are permitted within the hall.

The bar is well stocked and prices are very reasonable, the planned future dates are the 7th July, 12th August and the 8th September.

Coffee morning for St Nicholas Church, Clenston

Streamwatch We are so fortunate to have local knowledgeable enthusiasts keeping an eye on the ecology of the Winterborne and reporting sightings of wildlife and insect life. Periodic health checks are made to ensure all is well with our little chalkstream. This together with practical assistance in maintaining the river keeps things well balanced and in good shape.

In May the sheer numbers of the little 'mayfly' species the BlueWinged Olive (Serratella ignita) coming off our stream this year was astonishing. This is extremely good news since this species is a key indicator of the health and quality of any chalkstream, and of the management of it. Professional research has repeatedly shown major declines across English chalkstreams for this and other 'indicator species' of aquatic insects in recent times, and these continue to worry environmentalists and river managers.

Here is a quote from Dr Nick Everall, Director of Aquascience Consultancy: "Levels of fine sediment (silt) and phosphate are having a devastating impact on the survival of the eggs of the Blue-Winged Olive (Serratella ignita) one of the most common mayfly species in the British Isles and present across most of Europe. Synonymous with summer evenings on rivers from the Eden to the Test, the Blue-Winged Olive (BWO), is now in rapid decline in many waters across the UK. Their continuing loss impacts upon the river ecosystem, including on the survival of fish, birds and mammals."

"Mayflies such as the Blue-Winged Olive are a crucial component in the aquatic food chain but numbers have declined substantially in many UK rivers over the past 30 years, particularly in chalkstreams."

Contrary to the weather forecast, the day of the Philipston coffee morning was fine, starting cool and becoming hot by 11 am. Delicious home-made cakes and an array of plants were sold. Anne and Colin Baldwin won the inaugural 'name the trees' competition. Next year, we may move to an afternoon cream tea.

Tools With a Mission Tools With a Mission (TWAM) is a charity which collects unwanted tools and send them to people in developing counties. All tools collected are sent to Ipswich where TWAM have a facility which refurbishes and sorts tools into kits (gardening, carpentry, mechanical etc). The aim is to supply someone with a enough tools to start a small business, allowing them to provide for themselves and their family.

TWAM cannot accept broken tools, or tools associated with lawn care, but most other things are very welcome. They also take sewing machines and other items associated with dressmaking. A full list of what TWAM accepts can be found on their website.

If people have tools they don't want they can contact me on 01258 881676 or email me on nicka@twam.co.uk

The Daniel Jazz by Herbert Chappell To round up the Casting the Net project, see adverts in the VN, we're going to have fun learning this short cantata. There is plenty of opportunity for singing choruses in a variety of styles from a ballad to the Blues, to imitating lions (‌.roaring!), group competitions and solos, if desired.

Come and let your hair down! Join in the fun. No Auditions. We'll all meet in St Mary's Church, Winterborne Whitechurch (7.30-9pm) on Wednesday 25th July and learn many sections of the Cantata.

If you would like to have a small solo part or be in a solo group, please get in touch/leave a message with me (01258 880118). We will try to organise a get together the previous week at some point to suit all.

The plan is to have a great evening on the 25th and for as many of you as possible to meet on Sunday 29th in the church, 10am, for a short run through before the celebration begins at 11.00 am. Angela D'Silva

Blue-Winged Olive, taken along our stream on Yellow Flag Iris. Will Bown After a slow start, the watercress with its roots in deep water has thrived during the warm dry period of May /June. Now is the time to clear a narrow water channel along the length river where water still flows. This is done carefully so as not to disturb nesting birds and areas where there is evidence of wildlife.

We now come to the appeal - help is needed to maintain this good work. We are always on the lookout for new volunteers to support the current team, remembering that without younger assistance the conservation programme for the River Winterborne cannot be maintained into the future. An hour every now and again between April and October is all it takes. Awareness training is provided using guidance from Dorset Wildlife Trust, English Nature and the Environmental Agency. If you are interested and would like more information, please contact Richard Marchant (Secretary), 01258 881716.

Stickland River Management Group

Milton Abbas Street Fair 2019 Give some of your time to help raise funds to support your local group or club While it is still over a year away, planning has already begun for the Milton Abbas Street Fair which will take place on Saturday 27th July 2019.

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Salads do not have to be made of limp lettuce, under-ripe tomatoes, radish, spring onion and cucumber. We have access to such a variety of fruit and vegetables that make delicious salads. Herbs add fresh notes such as mint with watermelon and cucumber which is perfect with halloumi, salmon or chicken. Rocket with its peppery flavour is a perfect accompaniment to spicy chicken. Asparagus, peas, broad beans, French beans, watercress and chives all work well together tossed with lemon zest and juice and a good olive oil to make a light summery lunch.

Tabouli is a very easy salad using Bulgar wheat or couscous. Cover with boiling water and leave until well absorbed. Finely chop parsley, chives, coriander and mint and when the grain is cold fold in the herbs.

Add lemon and lime zest and juice. There should be at least three times more herbs than grain and the herb mixture can also be added to yoghurt which is delicious with burgers, fish and chicken or as a salad dressing.

Lovage is difficult to find but its celery flavoured leaves add quite a hit in a green salad. If you can find some use it sparingly as it is quite strong. Edible flowers add both colour and different flavours so try chives, nasturtiums, violas ,and marigolds. Courgette flowers don't have to be wasted - stuffed and dipped in tempura batter they are an unusual addition to a long lazy summer meal.

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Down the Garden Path The knock-on effect of a March winter is beginning to wear off as the sun has warmed the soil at last and nature has battled hard to keep up but most gardeners will have shared my sorrow at losing some much loved plants which died altogether under the impact of snow and freezing rain or have died back so far that it will take them some time to be restored to their former glory. But at least the roses have been cheering us all up and reminding us of the need for regular dead-heading to keep them flowering for longer. This can be a chore so do it little and often, walking round the garden with a cup of tea or something stronger, admiring the products of your labour and dead heading as you go.

Containers and hanging baskets need regular watering and feeding and wormeries are a wonderful invention for recycling all your green kitchen waste and turning it into liquid fertiliser and top dressing for pots and borders. The feed, diluted in water, is perfect for containers to keep the plants performing at their best. Furthermore there is no carbon cost to this sort of fertiliser unlike the slow release forms which have fallen out of favour. Cranesbills and hardy geraniums need to be cut back after they have finished flowering which will encourage them to grow new leaves and have a second flowering.

Wisteria, being a vine, puts on enormous growth after flowering and this needs to be pruned back now. This is not a prune back to two buds to produce flowers but a tidy up of the long new wispy tendrils which seem almost triffid like at this time of the year.

If you grow soft fruit such as gooseberries, currants and raspberries harvesting is at full throttle to beat the birds. I have one redcurrant bush that definitely belongs to a blackbird. Whenever I go near the bush he sits and screams abuse that I have interrupted his gorging of the red, while ignoring the white and black. I took cuttings and have grown them elsewhere so now I let him enjoy 'his' bush. The fruited stems of summer raspberries can be cut down as soon as they have fruited as it is only the current season's growth which is productive. I also cut the fruited branches of the blackcurrants before I take off the berries so that I can combine two operations into one.

Courgettes and beans need picking regularly and the latter are wonderful for freezing or for use in salads when picked young, raw as well as cooked. Courgettes, if left, will rapidly become a marrow and are much sweeter when small.

Although it is harvest time it is also still sowing time for autumn and winter vegetables and it is not too late for a last sowing of French and runner beans to keep a supply going until the cold weather returns. One of the joys of this time of year is when the frogs and toads emerge from ponds after a light shower and the ground is a mass of tiny creatures looking for somewhere to call home. They are very welcome in our garden where the empty snail shells are a testament to their presence - sadly they seem to have less of an appetite for slugs!

Claire Scott

A year in the life of a village printmaker I am on the other side of Dorset Art Weeks now, and life is suddenly feeling a lot more chilled! Thank you to everyone who visited my studio; it was nice to meet you all and to know that you are reading my monthly column. So here is a little a review of the "open studio" experience: Firstly, the weather! The bank holiday weekend was glorious, but of course for the artists waiting at their venues it had an impact on visitor numbers. I didn't involve myself much in the discussions on the various artist Facebook groups, but I did spot one post which made me laugh: "Has everyone gone to the moon?" It did seem to take a few days to really get going, but how often do we in the UK get sunshine on a bank holiday? So everyone sensibly went outdoors to enjoy it ‌ My visitors were varied: some loyal returners who visited me at my last open studio in 2016 and wanted to see how I had developed, some people who were interested in printmaking techniques (including art teachers and students) and some tea enthusiasts who saw my teapot in the brochure and were intrigued. There were also some "art tourists" packing in as many venues as they could into one day.

How lovely when the initial reaction of visitors stepping in to my studio was of joyful surprise. I like to gauge reactions so I know where my strengths and weaknesses are. Although my fish prints seemed to draw attention, there wasn't an outright winner. Having said that, the "bargain bucket" was very popular! A little girl of about 6 came and counted all the prints in that bucket for me while Mummy had a look round. She counted them several times, and each time the number was different! One of my visitors came equipped with cake and we sat sipping tea during a quiet spell. Three visitors with matching hats turned out to be neighbours; they assured me it wasn't a conscious decision to buy the same hats, or even to turn up at my venue at the same time!

Dorset Art Weeks 2018 will be remembered above all else for my visitors behind the scenes: the Fledgling Saga! I happened to glance out through the kitchen door one morning, and there I saw a single fledgling on the patio. It looked pretty gormless with a disgruntled facial expression reminiscent of Dame Edna Everage - without glasses. During quiet spells I kept checking on Edna, but she hadn't moved. By late afternoon she had managed to shuffle a few feet away, and was now under shelter of some fronds hanging from a patio pot. It was at this point that I realised Edna had siblings; two more fledglings were gawping at me from the other side of the patio. Daddy blackbird was very much in attendance, but I had to leave them to it and attend to arty visitors.

Closing time at Mildmay, and I had managed in the meantime to research whether I should move them or not. Apparently it is okay to move a fledgling to safety off a busy pavement for instance, as long as you put it within earshot of the parents. Well, these three fledglings on my patio could safely be moved to Greater Manchester and still be heard! When my husband came home from work in the evening we discussed it some more - our patio is protected by a high retaining wall and steep steps, so it isn't the best place to be sitting and it would take

What's Cooking The abundance of produce in July is a joy for all the senses. The perfumed air from so many flowers and their exuberant colours show that nature has a magical touch in putting colours together that should clash but, on the contrary, work well and delight our eyes. Then there is all the wonderful fruit and vegetables - English strawberries are renowned and breeding has lengthened the season and a freshly picked sweet strawberry, warm from the sun, can have been made only in heaven although I still believe that you can't beat the perfume of a bowl of their wild cousins.

Broad beans have a short season and are well worth freezing if you can get your hands on enough. Small whole pods can be barbecued while the larger beans benefit from having the outer shell removed, revealing the bright green centres which are great in salads.

Sweet baby beetroots are in season but don't just think red - there are yellow and striped, round and long. Farmers' markets and farm shops usually have a wide selection and I prefer to roast beetroot which enhances the sweetness but don't overcook them or it will remind you of your school days. Keep them firm. A salad of mixed beetroot in a dressing of sesame oil, soy sauce and lime is to die for and will convert even the most dedicated of beetroot haters. I think that the boiled soft red beetroot soaked with harsh vinegar is enough to put you off for life but it can be such a different experience altogether.

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Events COFFEE MORNING & CHARITY SHOP Mondays, 10.30am-12.00, St. Mary’s Church, Stickland

Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall

WHITECHURCH YOUTH CLUB (7-14 year olds welcome) Mondays, 6.30pm, Whitechurch Village Hall COFFEE STOP Tuesdays, 10.30am-12.00, St James, Milton Abbas CUP & CAKE Wednesdays, 10.30am-12.00, Old School Room, Whitechurch

Pub Night Social Evening

ARTSREACH WORKSHOPS at Milborne St Andrew VH Wed 8th Aug 10am-11.30am for 2-4 year-olds, drawing to music and making Tue 14th Aug 10.30am-3pm for age group 6+ with cutting, sticking, papier mache and collage Tue 21st Aug 10am-1pm Songwriting for 9-12 year-olds For more info phone Sarah Ryan 01258 839230

Saturday 7th July at 7pm

FRI 6th JUL The Friends of Dunbury Academy SUMMER FAIR from 3.30pm, School Field, Whitechurch Base.

Bouncy Castles, Hog Roast, Tombola, Raffle, Plant Sale, Toys

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FRI 20th JUL BINGO 7.30pm, Whitechurch Village Hall Raffle, Refreshments. In aid of Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

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4th JUL to 31st AUG ATHELSTAN’S DREAM - A SAXON TALE A feature exhibition at Milton Abbey and St. Catherine's Chapel. Milton Abbey open daily 10am until 5pm

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a clever bird to work it out alone. As dusk fell we were on the point of taking action when we heard some commotion and suddenly the Daddy blackbird could be seen at the front of the house with the three fledglings in tow; he had led them round the side passage and onto the lawn, presumably to get them under cover of our overgrown hedge.

Let's hope they have now worked out the function of those flappy things attached to their bodies and are safe and well.

I am feeling relieved that I survived Dorset Art Weeks and that it was a success, and I am taking a break from art for a few weeks to recharge my batteries. Thanks again for your support!

Genevieve Lavers

who have donated some of the wool, and knitting groups from across the country are encouraged to take part.

The dollies are knitted in RVS colours, using a pattern specially crafted and donated by knitting designer, Claire Fairall.

Maria Jacobson, Service Manager for Dorset Home Library Service, said: 'We are delighted to get involved in this knitting challenge for our 80th anniversary. We love knitting, so it is great to use our skills to raise funds to support our work locally. Not only that, but recent evidence suggests knitting is beneficial to a healthy mind and body. The volunteer dollies are really special and the pattern is fun to work from. After some of our volunteers commented: 'They are lovely, but why are they not smiling?' we decided to add a special Dorset smile - you can see the result!'

RVS, originally founded in 1938 as the Women's Voluntary Service, was formed by Stella Reading to help recruit women into the Air Raid Precautions movement and assist civilians during and after air raids and help evacuate children. Since then the charity has evolved to tackle some of the biggest social challenges of the day and has inspired more than three million ordinary men and women to give their time to help others.

In 2018 RVS is as relevant as ever and continues to inspire and enable people to give the gift of voluntary service to meet the needs of the day. Today, that's principally helping people as they age live healthier and happier lives and supporting the NHS. RVS has 25,000 dedicated volunteers, who help thousands of people each month in hospital, at home and in the community. From taking an older person to an appointment and serving tea in a busy NHS hospital to popping in to see an older person just home from hospital and running social activities for isolated older people, these volunteers do simple things which make a big difference.

Here in Dorset we provide the Home Library Service: it is available free of charge to anybody who cannot easily get to their local library, and books and talking books are chosen and delivered every 3 weeks.

Not only does it provide a regular supply of individually chosen books, but also a very welcome visit by a trusted volunteer. To find out more or apply to receive the service please contact Maria Jacobson.

All proceeds from the sales will go to support the work of the RVS in our area. To get a free knitting pattern please contact the local office on 01305 236666 or maria.jacobson@royalvoluntaryservice.org.uk.

Trip To The Moon Roll up, Roll up, you need to be quick.

These tickets will sell out real soon.

It's the chance to become a true Lunar-Tic, and travel one way to the moon.

Inside the rocket you'll be strapped in a chair, and hurtled from Earth into space.

At millions of stars through the window you'll stare.

While the shape eases back to your face.

Upon the Moon's surface your rocket will land, to a chorus of much relieved cheers.

Then a half-hour delay, which I understand, will allow all the moon dust to clear.

In a special white suit, you'll step through the door, and gaze at the wonders to see.

Moon dust, and craters, and rocks by the score.

Plus a phone mast disguised as a tree.

But, if you're not inspired by this glorious sight.

Don't worry, for here's what to do.

Pre-book a place on the next return flight.

Scheduled for the year thirty two.

Jackie Grearson

Knitting Teddies For Children In Distress Dorset Police is calling on the support of knitting enthusiasts across the county to create teddy bears for children in distress.

The teddies will be carried in patrol cars and used to comfort young children who are distressed or experiencing a traumatic event.

Police Constable Conroy, of Dorset Police, said: "Sadly we regularly attend incidents where children are really having a tough time - it could be a family argument or a loved one going missing.

"We do our best to build relationships with young people at incidents, but something like a teddy bear can be really useful in distracting them from what is going on around them.

"Taking my child to hospital and him being given a small knitted toy, seeing the pleasure and enjoyment he got from this small gesture in difficult times set me to research whether we had such an initiative.

Noticing that we didn't, the concept of 'Bobby Buddies' was born.

"I hope that this initiative will enable us to work closely with the volunteers who knit the buddies. Our aim is to encourage positive interaction with young people, assisting them at difficult times, or just helping them realise that police officers are there to help them and are approachable, and not people to be scared of.

"It also shows in this small gesture that so much of the work we do cannot be done without the assistance of our community. Providing the name of the person who knitted the buddy, along with the officer who gifted it, will hopefully show that working together we can make real positive changes."

For more information about the initiative and to download the knitting pattern, visit www.dorset.police.uk/Buddies - completed teddies can be handed in at Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth and Blandford Police Station counters.

The Valley News in Paris, thanks to Graeme & Marilyn Gale

RVS 80th Anniversary Volunteer Dolly Campaign Calling all Knitters! The Royal Voluntary Service is calling all knitters to take part in a knitting challenge to make a collection of special volunteer dollies to mark Royal Voluntary Service's 80th anniversary.

The finished dollies will be sold with the aim of raising vital funds to support the work of Royal Voluntary Service in our area.

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The Winterborne Valley & Milton Abbas Benefice Why have a nautical scarecrow competition?

It's part of our churches' 'Casting the Net' celebrations - we want to do things a bit differently and build relationships within the community, reconnecting with families and the parish councils. We want to build on our benefice mission statement of 'Making Christ Visible'!

Our Benefice has six beautiful churches: - Turnworth, Milton Abbas, Houghton, Stickland, Clenston and Whitechurch. There are happy congregations in all of them and they work hard to keep these churches relevant, open and an active part of their village.

The inspiration for Casting the Net came from the story of Jesus telling the fishermen (who had failed to catch anything) to throw their nets over the other side of the boat. When they did this, the nets came up full fish. They had to do things differently! So what could be more FROM THE REGISTERS

Funerals

Marriage

1st July Proper 8 5th after Trinity Green 1000 HC AR 1800 HC TS 1000 MW IB/WB 0830 (BCP) sHC AR

Clenston Houghton Milton Abbas Stickland Turnworth Whitechurch Theme Old Testament Psalm Epistle Gospel

A fair balance Lamentation 3: 23-33 Psalm 30 2 Cor 8: 7-15 Mark 5: 21-43

Vera Joan Northover Oakley Victor House Nora Audrey Trevett Oliver Saunders and Jessica Alcock 8th July Proper 9 6th after Trinity Green

1800 EP (BCP) AR 0830 HC BCP AR

different than Nautical Scarecrows in the middle of the Dorset countryside - some distance from the sea! Really, it's all a bit of fun and people loved touring around the villages finding the 40 plus scarecrows that we had two years ago. I wonder if we can have more this year?

The rules are in each church along with the judging criteria. If you can pay attention to these that we would be good. We have tried to make the judging as objective as possible ( ). Do have a go - or get together with friends and make one. If you want to enter more than one scarecrow - there is a group category this year. More importantly - have a go, have fun and do bring them to church on Sunday 29th July (if you can) so that we can celebrate together! Check out the full page advert for all the other events that are happening - it would be great to see you at one, or several of them!

Blessings, Alan

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on 31st May 2018, on 4th June 2018 on 8th June 2018

at St Mary's, Winterborne Whitechurch at St James, Milton Abbas at Winterborne Clenston

on 30th June 2018

at St James, Milton Abbas

15th July Proper 10 7th after Trinity Green

1800 EP AR 1000 HC AR

1000 MW JT/JHB 1000 HC AR My grace is sufficient Ezekiel 2: 1-5 Psalm 123 2 Cor 12: 2-10 Mark 6: 1-13

1000 MW DA/PC Gathered in Christ Amos 7: 7-15 Psalm 85: 8-13 Ephesians 1: 3-14 Mark 6: 14-29

22nd July Proper 11 8th after Trinity Green

29th July Proper 11 9th after Trinity Green

1000 HC IB/JHB 1000 MW SL 1800 HC AR 0830 BCP sHC AR 1100 Casting the Net Celebration Household of God Daniel Jeremiah 23: 1-6 Psalm 23 Ephesians 1: 3-14 Mark 6: 30-34, 53-56

MIDWEEK SERVICES: SERVICES KEY:

Mondays & Tuesdays 0835 Morning Prayer Stickland Wednesdays 0930 HC Milton Abbas BCP 1662 Book of Common Prayer Traditional EP Evening Prayer HC Holy Communion (Eucharist) SHC Service without hymns or music MW Morning Worship, informal service for all, with old & new hymns & songs, without HC Rev'd Alan Ryan - AR • 01258 880482 • www.winterbornevalleyandmiltonbenefice.com Rev'd Sue Litchfield SL; Rev'd Jimmy Hamilton-Brown JHB; Rev’d Tina Sterling TS; Rev'd Helier Exon HE; Rev’d Jo Davs JD Debbie Albery DA; Harriet Ryan HR; Jenny Tory JT; Ian Bromilow IB; Wilma Bromilow WB; Piers Chichester PC

2018 Nautical Scarecrow Competion Entry Form.

Is this a group entry (more than one scarecrow)?

Yes / No

Scarecrow/s Name:……………………………………………………………………

Scarecrow/s Location:……………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

(Please ensure that your scarecrow does not obstruct paths or visibility for traffic) Creator’s name:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Contact address:…………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………

Telephone number:……………………………………

Please return this part of the form to H. Ryan The Rectory, North Street, W. Stickland DT11 0NL.

Please enclose £1

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You are invited to bring your scarecrow to St Mary's Church, Winterborne Whitechurch, on Sunday 29th July at 11am for the closing celebration.

We love to see you there and we will be awarding all prizes after the celebration More entry forms, tips and rules will be displayed in our churches at Milton Abbas, W. Stickland and W. Whitechurch

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Valley Organisations & Contacts Abbey Swimming Club Milton Abbey Swimming Pool. Tue 1830-2030, Fri 1930-2030, Sat 1000-1200, Sun 8am-9am, Lynn 881443, Pat 880601, Stephen 881524, abbeyswimmingclub@gmail.com Aquacise and lane swimming for fitness Exercise in the water - safe and fun for all ages.

Ladies and gentlemen welcome Fridays 6.30pm Maria 880895 secretary@masportsclub.org.uk Badminton Fri 6.45, Rec Hall, Milton Abbey School Anita Handley 882118 Bere Regis Floral Group 2nd Tue each month, 2pm, Kingston Village Hall, Diane Edmunds 01929 472 331 British Horse Society (Dorset) County Bridleway Officer • 01258 880318 carolshoopman@btinternet.com Bus2Go Margo www.bus2godorset.org 01258 837749 / 07917 298321 Dunbury Church of England Academy www.dunbury.dsat.org.uk • 880501 Extend Exercise (to music for 60s+) Fri 10am-11am, PHH, Jilly Spencer 07971 755715 Golf Club Milton Abbey School, Laura Haim 881872 Jan’s Fun Art & Craft Classes 07836 639514 janodesigns@yahoo.co.uk Ladies Keep Fit Wed 7.30pm WVH. Mary Fripp 880416 Milborne St. Andrew Village Hall Events Alice Harrall 01258 837371 msavillagehall@gmail.com Milton Abbas 2001 Women’s Group Pauline Northeast 880223 Milton Abbas Art Group Mon 7pm-9pm, RRMA, Janet Maughan 881210 Milton Abbas Cricket Club Thu, Juniors 6.45, Seniors 7.30 Rec Hall, Milton Abbey School, Milton Abbas Local History Group 1st Wed each month, 7pm RRMA Bryan or Pamela Phillips 880385

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Milton Abbas Neighbourcar For your medical transport needs, 01258 470333 Milton Abbas Riding For The Disabled Friday 10am-12noon Term time, Luccombe Riding Centre, Sue Hodder 880229 Milton Abbas Sports Club Tennis and Squash. Based at Abbey School.

Maria 880895, secretary@masportsclub.org.uk The Middleton Players Mike Roberts 880976 Pamela Hambro Hall 880969 • pamelahambrohall.wix.com/home Patient Voice (the Patient Reference Group for Milton Abbas & Milborne St Andrew Surgery), Sec. Nigel Hodder 880229 Pilates 1 hr classes: Mon 10am; Tue 6.45pm; Wed 10am; Thu 12.00; PHH, Jilly Spencer 07971 755715 POPP Wayfinders for The Winterbornes Sue Inman 07920 650608 Sue.Inman@helpandcare.org.uk Richard Hewitt 07971 338129 Richard.Hewitt@helpandcare.org.uk Round Robin Ramblers Normally 1st Sun & 3rd Wed each month Ian Bromilow 880044 River Stickland Management Group Richard Marchant 881716 (Secretary) r.marchant@btinternet.com Running Club Sunday morning social runs with Milton Abbas Sports Club Madgits. Maria 880895 or Jonathan D: madgits@masportsclub.org.uk Short Mat Bowls Mon 1.30pm PHH Francis Dennett 880129 The Spanish Society Susana 01258 721261 / 07766 069836 Sticklebacks Parent & Toddler Group Tue (Term Time) 10am-12pm, PHH Cheryl 07795687151 cheryl_s84@hotmail.com

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Swimming Lessons Juniors and adults. Beginners and improvers. Maria 880895 or Richard 837402 Table Tennis for Adults Tue 2pm-4pm & Fri 7pm-9pm, PHH Graham Case 880740 Tap Dancing (Adult) Thu: Intermediates 6.15, Advanced 7.30 RRMA. Elizabeth Goodchild 01305 268029 Tennis Club Winterborne Sports Club, Stickland Debbie Albery 451873 Valley Ringers John Close (Tower Capt, WW) 880457 Ann Fox (Tower Capt, WS) 881156 Valley Computer Club Richard D’Silva 880118 Valley Gardening Club Talks: 3rd Wed (Sept-Jun), 7.30pm, PHH WS sites.google.com/site/vgcdorset Valley Players 881415, www.valleyplayers.co.uk Whist Drive 3rd Wed of month, 7pm, RRMA. Entry £1 W. Stickland Sports & Community Club Vaughan Manners 880969 • wssc.club Whitechurch Beavers, Cubs and Scouts Tue, Beavers, Dunbury School Gym Girls & Boys 6-8 years Fri, Cubs 6.30-8.15pm, Dunbury School Gym Girls & Boys 7½-11 years Fri, Scouts, 6.30-8.30pm, WVH Girls & Boys 10½-14 years. Leader: Skip, winterbornewhitechurchscouts@gmail.com Secretary: Anna 880363 anna@annaway.plus.com Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall See Text Ads Yoga Thu 9.30-10.30am, PHH, Louise Hull 860381 Zumba WVH, Various classes, AM & PM, Tue & Thu Tracy 07971 636437

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