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No. 280 November 2015
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Cover photo…frosty morning at St Nicholas Church, Hilfield
Editor’s musings…
Anne Flew
Lunar eclipse over the Wriggle Valley
Frosts are now coming thick and fast, so we thought you would love the photo on the front of this month’s magazine as much as we do - Hilfield Church in the early morning frost. We are building up to the frenetic festivities that are Christmas but we still have a busy month with choirs/quires a plenty. We hope you are going to join in by enjoying the Autumn concerts given by Stanchester Quire led by Eddie Upton, Folk South West in St Andrew’s Church, Leigh on 7th November p 17 followed by Chetnole’s very own Community Choir led by Ian Lingwood on Thursday 26th November p 7. Ever tried Walking Football! Read this article on p 55 all about the beautiful game at a slower pace. It sounds great fun. Have you got a little one or one on the way? Topsy Turvy Toddler Group have some spaces for new mums to meet and share baby/toddler news every Tuesday morning at St Andrew’s CE Primary School p51. Don’t forget to pack up your Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes and deliver them by 15th November p 6 & 48. The good news is that as a result of the generosity of the congregations of all the churches in the Benefice last year hundreds of needy children received a Christmas gift and enjoyed a brighter Christmas. Have a look at the school photos on pp 44 & 45 and see if you can spot anyone you know who was at Yetminster School in 1951? PLEASE NOTE that next month’s magazine is a double issue, December 2015/January 2016. If you have any local festive photos suitable for the cover, please send them in. Have a lovely sparkling month and embrace Autumn.
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BATCOMBE.....
e send our deep condolences to Kerry and family on the loss of her Mum Betty, coming so soon after Dad Ken. I know that they had the best care in the last 18 months and living with Kerry gave them much joy. The 3rd AUCTION OF PROMISES will take place on Saturday 21st November at Leigh Village Hall at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 to include hot supper and pudding. Please bring your own drink. If you are able to provide any promises, or would like tickets please contact me. If this event is like previous one then you are in for an enjoyable evening with much hilarity
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AT LEIGH VILLAGE HALL At Leigh Village Hall SATURDAY 21st NOVEMBER
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FROM BRIDGET GORDGE ON 07974 811286 or email bridgetgordge@hotmail.com Batcombe Church Lottery SEPTEMBER 2015 1�� No 6 Marion Fudge 2ⁿ� No 57 Dan & Asya Wiliams 3�� No 16 Simon Gibbs
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CHETNOLE.....
hetnole has sadly said goodbye to three of its residents very recently; Josie and Malcolm Eaton have moved to Maidenhead and the lovely Sue Dona to Sherborne (where we are sure to bump into her). We will miss them all and wish them all the very best in their new homes. But that also means we can now say a very big welcome to the Stainer family who have moved into Eaton House; Patrick and Hayley and their two sons Tobias and Ezra and another big welcome to Dominic and Ali who will be moving into Rowan Cottage. Don’t think it stops there though because we also welcome Natalie Dix and Doug Jones plus son Michael to the village, who have moved into Distant Hills! It’s always great to have new residents and we are sure that you will be very happy in Chetnole and look forward to meeting you all. You will also be pleased to hear that BT Superfast Broadband has arrived somewhere in Chetnole! Get well soon to Michael Tweedy who has been poorly in hospital. Rest in peace two Chetnolian doggies Artie Baker the Airedale and Lexie Flew the Jack Russell, we will miss seeing you in the village. URGENT !! OPERATION SHOEBOX It is the time of year to start filling your shoeboxes with useful and fun items to send to the world’s neediest children .Due to a change in collection system, the deadline is even earlier this year. Filled boxes have to be at collection points by 15th November. Leaflets about what can go into a SHOEBOX are available from St Peter’s Church, at the Wednesday coffee morning in the village hall or from Bridge Stores, Leigh or Spar in Yetminster. Drop off points for filled boxes are Bridge Stores, Spar or with Andrea Airey at 5 Mill Lane Yetminster. Please do help if you can, and bring a little bit of joy to a child in need this Christmas
Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall Sunday 1st November CURRY LUNCH 10am Saturday 7th November GREASY SPOON CAFÉ Thursday 19th November THE YEAR CLOCK by Tim Laycock and Colin Thomson Artsreach Thursday 3rd December CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS SHOW" Richard Durrant and Amy Kakoura -" Artsreach
Cost £17 to include wine/beer and coffee
For tickets Phone Janet/Jackie on 873022/872420
Chetnole Village Hall 100 Club Results for October 2015 1�� £20 No. 96 2ⁿ� £15 No. 68 3�� £10 No. 66
Mr R Yeatman Mr & Mrs O Pope Mr & Mrs K Guard
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DEFIBRILLATOR NEWS Sue Morgan very kindly organized a CPR (rususitation) class, special thanks to Ian who ran the film. For those who could not make this can supply a short CPR-training DVD produced by the British Heart Foundation which has also supplied manikins for you to learn easily at home. If you would like more information on this then please contact Sue on 873104 or email her on rsm182@talktalk.net. The Chetnole defibrillator will be a vital piece of lifesaving equipment and Sue must be congratulated for her hard work in securing a grant from the British Heart Foundation to go towards its cost. Enjoy November!
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CHETNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR is having its first public concert on 26�� November in Chetnole Village hall starting at 7.30pm. The choir have been working very hard to produce a varied repertoire of songs to share with you, ranging from Gospel styles through to popular songs, some from film and stage. There will be a bar to add to the evening. We hope to see you there. www.chetnolecommunitychoir.co.uk. Tim Laycock and Colin Thomson present " . A dramatic and musical celebration of the life and poetry of William Barnes.
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At its first meeting since the Flower Show in August, the committee was pleased to discover that the Chetnole Fete and Flower Show raised just over £1700 for local charities this year! This was due not only to the record number of visitors, but also to the generosity of all who took part - by spending their hardearned money, baking cakes, providing prizes, buying raffle tickets and eating and drinking everything on offer. So a massive thank you to you all. This year’s proceeds will be split between a number of charities: St Peter’s Church Fabric Fund Yetminster Guides Yetminster Scouts, Beavers and Cubs St Margaret’s Hospice Joseph Weld Hospice Macmillan Cancer Support Dorset Air Ambulance Dorset Blind Association Citizens Advice Bureau Radio Sherborne We also want to give special thanks to ‘Word Gets Out’ who donated their fee for their fantastic performance on the day, specifically to the Chetnole Defibrillator Fund. Due to this, and the proceeds of the 2014 Fete and Flower Show, I’m happy to report that Chetnole now has the funds to purchase and install the defibrillator and its cabinet. The AGM will be in January this year, details will follow nearer the time. Jackie Boulter
ST. PETER’S GRAVEYARD TREES Residents of Chetnole will recall helping raise £34,000 to repair St Peter’s churchyard wall three years ago. In August the team who maintain the churchyard found cracks in this wall close by two major trees, a yew and a thuya (member of the cypressus family), identified as T5 & T4 on preservation orders dating from 1983. We worked with our diocesan architect and B&G Down, a local Tree Care specialist to find a solution, and this is why West Dorset District Council is consulting on our proposal to remove the thuya, T4, replacing with a much more suitable yew, and crown lifting the yew, T5, to reduce further damage. None of us likes felling healthy trees but B&G Down’s report says “pressure being put on the wall by the movement of the root systems will be an on-going problem… due to closeness of the wall and the height of the tree catching the wind”. The recommendation is felling and grinding out the stump of the thuya, a tree which diocesan authorities recommend are not planted in churchyards anyway. We will also use this opportunity to prune back another yew adjacent to power lines, and yews which overhang the carriageway. If anyone would like further information about this proposal please contact Chris Shepperd (873469) or John Fripp (873798).
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Do you love arranging flowers? St Peter's Church are looking for flower arrangers to join the rota. You do not have to be a churchgoer, just someone who likes flowers. It is not an arduous task.......just a two week slot during the year, with an arrangement on the altar, memorial shelf and lancet window. Get in touch with Ann Flew 873660
To all who sponsored me on the recent “Ride and Stride” for Dorset Historic Churches. I raised : The Ride and Stride is always on the second Saturday in September; mark it in next year's diary so you too can get on your bike!
Rep: Ray Dickerson, 01963) 210292 Village mag distrubutor: Faith Hervey
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FEBRUARY MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING - 25th September There was a lovely atmosphere at the Macmillan coffee morning in the Village Hall, with approximately 25-30 people supporting it. Thanks to all the friends and neighbours who provided the delicious ‘goodies’ which were either sold or raffled and, along with donations, enabled us to raise £261 for this very commendable charity.
sizes are a maximum of four, and there will be a bar. BINGO – Saturday 28th November Our next Bingo evening in the Village Hall will have a ‘Christmas flavour’, so come along and have some fun. We hope to see you there. It’s “eyes down” at 7.30pm. CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING Thursday 3rd December Another event with a ‘Christmas flavour’ is our next coffee morning, to be held on December 3rd in the Village Hall between 10.30 and noon. There will be minced pies and Christmas cakes to buy, plus Christmas
REMEMBRANCE AND ALL SOULS Sunday 1st November There will be a Remembrance and All Souls service at St. Mary’s on 1st November starting at 6.30pm. All are welcome. PRAISE SERVICE - Sunday 15th November You are invited to a short service of Praise and Prayer at St. Mary’s on November 15th. starting at 10.15am. All are welcome. QUIZ FOR ST. MARY’S Saturday 21st November This is a final reminder that the next quiz will be held in the Village Hall on November 21st, starting at 7.30pm. I’m pleased to say that, at the time of going to press, we nearly have a full house – but if you have not yet reserved your place and would like to participate please call me on 01963 210292 or email hermitage.village@yahoo.co.uk and hopefully we can squeeze you in. To remind you, team wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
gifts, mulled wine (for a donation), a raffle, and a chance to meet with friends before the ‘Christmas rush’ begins. Entry is just £1, which includes the purchase of tea or coffee and a biscuit. We hope to see you there. BERTIES BIG BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT Saturday 12th December (Leigh Village Hall) This is a further reminder that the ‘Big Band’ sound returns to Leigh Village Hall on 12th December, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets at £10, which includes a glass of sparkling wine on arrival, are available from Liz Cozens on 01963 210392. There will be a bar and a raffle but please bring your own nibbles. NEW YEAR’S PARTY Saturday 30th January 2016 An early date for your diary – details to follow.
WELCOME to Martin and Hazell Savage, and their spaniel cross setter Amelie (‘Millie’), to the village. Martin used to work in architectural salvage and Hazel was a legal secretary, and they have made the short journey to Hermitage from Stourpaine. They already have a close connection to this area, as one of their daughters lives in Cerne Abbas and stables her horse locally. Now retired from full time work, Hazel teaches salsa and bachata (you’ll need to look it up) in Blandford and Martin has a passion for classic cars. We hope that they will be very happy in Hermitage, and we look forward to seeing them at some of our village events.
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HILFIELD....
Village Rep: Ann Harris Village Mag Distrubutor: Brian Hawkins
he weather at Hilfield can make a big difference to our infrequent services, St Nicholas being somewhat exposed! But our Harvest Festival was blessed by a brilliant blue autumn day. Our thanks go to Anne and Keith Budgell for making it over from the White Hart and kindly giving us the harvest message. A big thank you to Anne (Harris) for organising a brilliant Barn Dance at Leigh Village Hall. The caller made sure we all had an energetic time resting only for a super supper! Thanks also to Miki who must have done a lot of "running around"! Our CHRISTMAS CAROLE SERVICE will be on Wednesday 23rd December 6pm with mulled wine to follow at Pond Farm.
A barn dance held in Leigh village hall on the 26th September was a huge success, thank you to all those that came on the night and all proceeds will be going to Fortuneswell Ward and the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance. The Barn Dance also launched The Rural Foxy Ladies, Calendars and Diaries.
Our next event will be on Saturday 14th November with a 60's & 70's Night with live music by DESIGN, see poster on previous page) . all proceeds going to the same charities as before. A year has passed since we lost our dear friend Richard Vickery; as we all know
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time is a great healer but I have to say he has left a huge hole in our lives and especially for his wife Sally and family. All proceeds we make from our events and the sales from the Calendars and Diaries will be donated to The Fortuneswell Ward and The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance in Richard’s memory. A recent Skittles event held over many evenings and organised by Richard Walbrin raised a fantastic amount. A huge thank you to Richard and all who came along to play. A Richard Vickery Memorial Golf afternoon, organised by Mick and myself, on Friday 18th September at Folke Golf Club was another great success with 14 playing and 38 enjoying the meal afterwards. This will now continue to be an annual event. We must now all try and support David, Andrew, Steven and their friends in their cycle challenge next April from John O Grouts to Lands End, any help of sponsorship no matter how small would be very much appreciated and I along with many others wish them all the best and will be waiting for them all at the finish line. CALENDARS& DIARIES available from: *Bridge Garage Leigh * Georgies Hair & Beauty Studio Yetminster * The Old School Gallery, Yetminster * Mrs Sally Vickery * Mrs Joyce Dibble * Sportsman Gun Centre, Southern Counties Shooting Ground, Wardon Hill 01935 83099, is 07970730656 * ann.hilfield@hotmail.co.uk * Bridget Gordge 01935 83644 -bridgetgordge@hotmail.com * Cindy Durham in Hermitage *Flowers Farm Trout Lakes, Batcombe*
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LEIGH.....
ell the nights are properly drawing in and we are well down into double figures for the number of shopping days till you know when. People are starting to rack their brains about what to buy for whom, and people in various choirs are busy practising for their festive concerts. Leigh gets in first on Saturday 7th November with a special Autumn Concert by the Stanchester Quire in the church,
starting at 7.30 pm. The choir is led by the village’s answer to Gareth Malone, Eddie Upton, who assures us that he has been leading community choirs for a good few more years than the aforementioned Mr Malone! We are promised a programme – and refreshments – designed to warm the cockles of your heart. Get your tickets now or take the risk of not being able to get in. LEIGH BROADBAND After years of enduring the worst possible broadband service in Leigh, it looks as though there is now light at the end of the tunnel for many of us.
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To see if you can be connected, go to www.dorsetforyou.com/broadband/avai lability/west-dorset and choose the Fibre broadband coverage map. You then click on the lilac coloured box to contact your choice of internet service provider. Go to When Can I Get it? and put in your post code then select your address. If, like us, you are one of the lucky winners you then have to ask to be connected up. Fingers crossed that you will be able to get what is a greatly improved service. John Sanford advises us that the next oil delivery date is 17th November. Contact him on 01935 872973 at least five working days before that date. And finally, a belated welcome to Anna, Tim and Maggie who have moved in to Miz Maze. Very best wishes for a very happy time in this lovely village.
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, LEIGH Since writing last month, we have now received the Faculty for the work of moving the Font in the church and hopefully work will start this later this month. No news on the shed but we live in hope! Thank you to all those who decorated the church for Harvest so beautifully it is a very special time of year and we had a Family Harvest service followed by a bring and share lunch in the churchyard – and it didn’t rain! We are very grateful too to The Old Vicarage for lending us their gazebo once again.
Our next monthly Coffee Morning will be on Tuesday 3�� November when we will be having a CHRISTMAS TABLE TOP SALE, so no need this time to bring any gifts as we have been donated some lovely things which will make excellent Christmas presents. The annual REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY service, which we share with Chetnole, is in our church this year on Sunday 8�� November at 10.50am. Don't forget our FundRaising concert on Saturday 7�� November
when The Stanchester Quire will be giving a concert in the church at 7.30pm. Tickets £8.00 to include refreshments available from the Village shop. Anne Reason & Eddie Upton, Churchwardens
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OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME
Another busy month at the Old Vicarage, and since our last report we have discovered that we won the Chef’s Masterpiece section of the annual NAPA (National Activity Providers Association) awards as well as the other two categories! We were laden down with prizes and goodies on the train back, with three bottles of champagne, three enormous framed certificates, and an ipod docking station amongst our haul! We had a celebration tea party for staff and residents to say thank you to everyone who had contributed to our success at the NAPA awards as well as of course getting Beacon status in the GSF. We are entering Care Home idol again this year and it our entry should be online. Do have a look and vote for us! Christmas is fast approaching, so do come and support our Christmas fair. This year we are supporting our village and hope to be able to give a good donation to both the village hall and church funds. If you have any raffle or tombola prizes or any saleable goods, please drop them in at the office. There will be lots of gifts and cakes to buy as well as a star appearance by Sid, the turkey!
We would like to take this opportunity to say a sad farewell to Natalie, our manager. Nat is leaving us to become a lecturer in Health and Social care at Yeovil college. We wish her every success for the future and hope that she will come back and see us whenever she can.
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LEIGH FLOWER SHOW 2015
Wondrous cakes and more besides. The 2015 Leigh Flower Show was held on Saturday 8�� August and featured hundreds of exhibits covering a huge range of flowers, flower arrangements, fruit, vegetables, handicrafts, photography, art and baking. We would not be British were we not to have a brief moan about the weather a difficult season which challenged even the most seasoned of contributors who were looking to grow the best tomatoes, the best courgettes and the most impressive flowers. "It has been an odd year" was a phrase repeated by many a competitor. Nevertheless, the show proceeded, and exhibitors did not disappoint. At judging time the hall was full of produce and the task of judging commenced. By 2.30pm, judging was all done and dusted, everything was ready, the doors opened, and the hall filled with people, some being exhibitors keen to review their triumphs, some to commiserate their minor disappointments, and others just looking to be impressed with the envious talents of others.
Before the prizes were awarded there was just time to catch up with friends and share some tea and cake, grab a few raffle tickets for the chance to win a Breakfast Hamper and other prizes, and buy plants from the plant stall - all plants home-grown by villagers. Brian Read welcomed everyone and chaired the proceedings, with Tom Withycombe presenting prizes. As each contributor came forward to take their cup, the audience applauded in support. Frustrated competitors who came a close second wistfully thought “well, perhaps next year …”. The final event was the drawing of the hamper raffle, this year won by John and Ruth Sanford. The judges asked that special mention be made of the excellent standard of entries this year, and in particular the photography section, and similarly for art and handicraft. Overall number of entries was up on last year, and the event attracted more visitors also - all excellent news as the event heads for its 80th year in 2016. Thanks as ever go to everyone involved in organising the show, those who helped in advance and on the day, and of course everyone who contributed exhibits, not forgetting those who turned up to admire the very best in our village produce. Keep an eye on the web page for next year’s event - www.leighflowershow.co.uk . Jack Paterson
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LEIGH FLOWER SHOW CUP WINNERS for this year were: Stan Waterfall Trophy: Kevin Goodall Faulkner Challenge Cup: Brian Bowsher/ Kevin Goodall Selwood Challenge Cup: Kevin Goodall Flower Cup: Ginnie Goodall Gwen Legg Memorial Cup: Heather Baldock WI Cup: Morag Orchard Mary Carrel Cup: Julian Turnbull Sidney Manning Challenge Cup: Kevin Goodall Junior Cup - Girls: Chloe Jepson Junior Cup - Girls (runner-up): Eryn Cranston Junior Cup - Boys: Seth Taylor Junior Cup - Boys (runner-up): Ethan Woodridge
Congratulations to Alaistair Cumming and David Reason for their efforts this year in the annual Bike Ride in aid of The Dorset Historic Churches Trust. £450 has been sent to the Trust so thank you to all those who sponsored them.
Leigh Lottery Winners
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Morag Orchard/ Kathryn Paterson Gwen Gosney Cup: Christine Dickerson Miniature cups awarded for entrants winning the same cup for three consecutive years: Chloe Jepson Junior Girls Cup
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THE VILLAGE MEETING will now be held at FRANKHAM FARM on Wednesday 4�� November at 7.00pm due to the church being redecorated. Please come and discuss planning issues in Yetminster which will definitely affect traffic in Ryme! Please continue to support RAGBAG with
wearable clothes, shoes, hats bags and belts, just no V W M longer rags curtains and bedding. Please leave in church porch where it will be collected daily. Thank you. V M Gilly Wilson W RHYME
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irstly an apology to Mary Kachel unfortunately I missed (it was hiding!) the advert for her Christmas Bazaar in aid of Parkinson's UK in the WVM Mail Box so it didn't get into the magazine. Hopefully you saw the flyers that were out and about and still managed to get along to support her fund raising efforts. You will have had the "consultation" document on the potential development off the Ryme Road and I am sure that you have your own views about this. It does however occur to me that it really is time that we now take the development of our village into our own hands. We have the opportunity to do this in the form of a Neighbourhood Plan, the development of which the Parish Council, as an appropriate body, are considering at their next meeting. It is important to remember, however, that whilst the YRIPC are involved, it is essentially a community project and will only succeed if we all get involved at some level. Having (wearing another of my many hats!) looked at the process it is clear that
ST ANDREW'S CHURCH YETMINSTER are selling Christmas Cards to raise funds towards the upkeep of this lovely building. There are five different designs and they come in packs of five costing £2.50 each. If you wish to purchase some cards, they are on sale in the church or from Claire MacLeod-Ash at Hound House - telephone 01935 872243 - or call in on your way to the Spar.
developing the plan can take time, resources and commitment and there is much to be gained by joining with our neighbouring parishes (Leigh & Chetnole) - a Wriggle Valley Neighbourhood Plan does have a certain ring to it doesn't it! In setting out the vision for our area we need, as a community, to recognise that some development will need to take place but once adopted, the plan will be used as a material consideration in determining planning applications - unlike the Parish Plan it carries legal weight as part of the Local Plan. Assuming that the Parish Council want to go ahead with a Neighbourhood Plan wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
then we have a chance to influence how the village develops. So an "Agincourt" moment and once more unto the breach etc. - time for us to now stand up and be counted and volunteer to help and bring something to the table when we are asked - it isn't going to happen unless we make it happen! Or we can apathetically wait and do nothing and then complain! There will no doubt be more information on the Neighbourhood Plan in the next edition - remember, Ryme Road could be the tip of the iceberg! Your Yetrep is away at the moment visiting the colonies but will return in time for the November WVM deadline.
NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT
The ANNUAL PARISH CAROL SERVICE is on Thursday 17th December at 6:30pm and will be accompanied by THE WANDERING WINDS ensemble (local musicians Katy Ashman and Miles Nipper) with organist Richard Mentern who will be leading a special ‘Christmas Quire’. Katy and Miles have had a good response for tenor and bass voices but hope to be joined by more female singers for the two rehearsals prior to 17th December. Interested? Do contact for additional information. From the Registers of St Michael’s, Beer Hackett – our first contribution! Weddings: Thanksgiving: – Church Warden of St Michael’s for 32 years
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NIKKI LEGGETT GRADUATES Wednesday 16�� The BeneSeptember 2015 saw the graduation of my wife Nikki Leggett of Shearstones Yetminster at Bridgwater College. Nikki graduated with a Level 5 Intermediate Certificate in Human Resource Management from Bridgwater College. The qualification is designed to build HR expertise in key areas as well as planning, analytical and problem solving skills. Nikki is the Resource Support Manager (South) for Morson Technical Services. Completed in just nine months, Nikki attended college one day a week topped up with lots of self study !! Many thanks to everyone who supported her along the way. Tony Leggett
We have had some feedback that it is difficult to find things on the Community Forum pages due to the large number of categories. They were original set up to reflect the main subject areas in the Parish Plan's list of actions but we agree that something simpler would be easier to negotiate. The number of categories has therefore been reduced and now comprise General / Transport & Travel / Planning & Housing / Personal and Community Safety / Education, Training & Employment. These are all viewable from the initial page when you first enter the Post Room and hopefully this will make the Forum easier to use.
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Tuesday 24�� November (12A) Drama - Helen Mirren excels as a Jewish American who takes on the Austrian government to recover the famous Klimt portrait of her aunt, stolen by the Nazis from her family and never returned. The flashbacks to her escape from Austria are understandably the tensest moments of the film, and are balanced by some very witty writing in the modern sequences. There are echoes of “Philomena” in the woman/lawyer set. Tickets at £6 will be on sale in the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand. Tickets include choc ice!
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Well it is that time of year again when we ask the community to tell the YFA about their ideas and projects that they need funding for - in the past we have supported the Gallery's "Art for All" project, new costumes for the Yetminster Irish Dancers, new tents for the Scouts, football kit and equipment for the Yetminster Sharks, assistance for St Andrew’s CE Primary School "Wheels for Meals" initiative and additional chairs for the Jubilee Hall so we are certainly open to all suggestions. Individual grants are given and range from between £100 and £500 so if you are seeking funding for a project or activity that you feel will be of benefit to the community you are invited to write to the Association’s Chairman, David Torrance, via the WVM post box available in the Oak House Stores, Yetminster, or by email: bprkaz@aol.com You should provide a short outline of your proposal and explain how this will be of advantage to the community, together with an indication as to the amount of the funding that you are seeking. Applications should be made before the 12�� November for consideration by the Association at its AGM later in the month on Wednesday 25th November. This will be held in the Jubilee Hall Trim Room from 7.30pm. We will be presenting the grants to the successful applicants, discussing the past year, appointing the Association's Officers and outlining our proposals for 2016. Everyone is welcome to attend and we are always keen to have new volunteers so do please pop along and introduce yourself if you are able to help. In relation to 2016, our preliminary discussions regarding the suggestion to link the Fair Day with other village organisations’ events have shown that whilst the idea is
seen as very positive it is not easy, for a variety of reasons, to achieve a weekend that suits everyone. As we need now to start arranging things we feel that this idea should not be forgotten but be put on the back burner for the time being. We have therefore decided that the Yetminster Street Fair for 2016 will take place on Saturday 9�� July and will be writing to everyone who will be affected by the street closure etc. to explain what is proposed and, hopefully have your support. Our 50 Club initiative continues to be our main fund raiser so do please support it as the funds raised directly help local clubs and projects. Application Forms are available from the YFA pages on the http://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk website. David Torrance, Chairman, YFA yetminsterfair@aol.com
YETMINSTER FAIR 50's Club October 2015 Draw 1�� £50 No 29 Mrs B Holloway 2ⁿ� £30 No 33 Mrs F Bateman 3�� £20 No 9 Mrs S Drewett
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YETMINSTER VILLAGE LOGO divider creates three segments with simple symbols in each. TOP: land, landscape, environment, River Wriggle Yetminster has lovely surroundings that we care for. LEFT HAND: history, church, Jesty's farm, Boyle's school, conservation area, listed buildings - Yetminster is an architecturally important village to be treasured. RIGHT HAND: people, families, community Yetminster is a dynamic, thriving place to live now and for future generations. So the logo holds in a nutshell many elements of
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By the time this goes to print our new approach signs will be installed and driving into Yetminster will hopefully be an uplifting experience full of promise! On each sign is our new village logo and you might ask where did it come from and what do the symbols mean? So an explanation is called for. The adapted shield shape gives a dignified feeling of history and tradition, but in a clean, bright modern way. The white, red and yellow are based on the colours of the Dorset county flag (yes, we have one!). The white Y
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YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT The YCP is planning some exciting events for 2016, including: Thursday 28�� January 2016 at 7.30pm. We are very pleased to have made an arrangement with Artsreach to put on events in the Jubilee Hall, and the first of these will be a stage production of 'It's a Wonderful Life', by a small touring theatre based at Farnham Maltings. Tickets will be £8, and it should be an excellent family show. If we get good support, then more Artsreach productions will follow. Tickets will be available in early January, and more details in the next issue. Our next quiz will be on Saturday 5�� March 2016, once again compèred by Harvey and Simon. Bring your own banquet and booze for another light-hearted evening of inventive quizzery. Another date for your diaries, following their very successful concert in May, will be a return visit by the Fat Marrow Blues Band
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Dates for your Diary END OF OCTOBER Wed
28 Woodland Wednesday
12-3pm
Pogles Wood
Fri
30 Campfire, songs, sausages
5.307.30pm
Pogles Wood
NOVEMBER Sun
1
Curry Lunch
1pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Mon
2
Muddy Monday
12-3pm
Pogles Wood
Tues
3
Coffee morning/ Christmas table top sale
10.30am12 noon
St Andrew's Church, Leigh
Leigh Discussion Club A ramble round the county with photos
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
WVMU Life as an RAF Chaplain's wife Nicola Gilbert
7.00pm
Trim Room, Yetminster
7.00pm
Wed
4
Ryme Village Meeting
Sat
7
Stanchester Quire Autumn Concert 7.30pm
St Andrew's Church, Leigh
Frankham Farm, Ryme
Greasy Spoon CafĂŠ for Save the Children
10am
Chetnole Village Hall
Mon
9
Leigh Moviola Mr Holmes
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Tues
10 Tuesday Club Working animals Dorothy Baldock
2.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
7.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Yetminster & Ryme Garden Club AGM & talk on Dorset weather Wed
11 Yetminster History Society Home Guard Dale Johnson
2.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
Sat
14 Christmas Fair
10.30am12 noon
Old Vicarage, Leigh
Tues
17 WVWG American evening
Thur
19 Artsreach Event The Year Clock Tim Laycock & Colin Thompson
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Sat
21 Quiz for St Mary's Church
7.30pm
Hermitage Village Hall
Sat
21 Batcombe Auction of Promises
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Tues
24 Yetminster Film Night The Woman in Gold
7.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Charity 60s & 70s Night
Leigh WI Making marzipan fruits Eve Hannay
7.30pm
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25 Woodland Wednesday
12-3pm
Pogles Wood
Thur
26 Chetnole Community Choir Autumn Concert
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Sat
28 Coffee morning
10.30am12 noon
Thornford Village Hall
7.30pm
Hermitage Village Hall
Christmas Bingo Sun
29 Leigh Christmas/ Retro Craft Fair Messy Nativity
10am-2pm Leigh Village Hall 3-5pm
St Andrew's School, Yetminster
10.30am12 noon
St Andrew's Church, Leigh
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Wed
Thur
1
2
3
Coffee morning/ bring & buy
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Leigh Village Hall
Coffee Beans Coffee morning - last 10amone 12noon
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Yetminster History Society Christmas Party
7.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Artsreach Event Candlelit Show Richard Durrant & Amy Kakoura
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Christmas coffee morning
10.30am12 noon
Hermitage Village Hall
Mon
7
Muddy Monday
12-3pm
Pogles Wood
Tues
8
Tuesday Club - Carols & Christmas tea
2.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Yetminster & Ryme Garden Club Christmas party
7pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Sat
12 Bertie's Big Band Christmas Concert for St Mary's Hermitage
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
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15 WVWG Members' Dinner
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20 Family Christmas sing-a-long & supper
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Leigh Village Hall
2.30pm
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YETMINSTER WINS THE INTER VILLAGE COMPETITION The
Inter Village Quiz took place in the Chetnole Village Hall on Friday 2nd October to a full house and an exciting buzz. Phil and Liz Tebbatt’s quizzers, the Jolly Crumbatts set a fascinating and interactive test with on screen questions and answers. There was none of that: Hands in the air and “What was question x please?” They have certainly set the bar to a new high. Ray Dickerson’s team from Hermitage won the coveted Wise Owl Trophy and will be setting the exam next year. But three teams from Yetminster were close behind to take the points and the team
INTER VILLAGE PETANQUE MATCH REPORT On a pleasant late summer evening on Sunday 6�� September on Chetnole Playing Field Junior Football and Junior Rounders were taking place. At 5pm on the Chetnole Chuckers Petanque Piste a formidable team of six players from Yetminster arrived to take on a team from Chetnole and Leigh (The Rest). Three hard fought games of doubles
event. Harvey Robotham received the Intervillage Cup on behalf of Yetminster to loud applause, Congratulations to Yetminster on a successful 2015. Here are the results, some of which have already been reported in a previous issue: YETMINSTER WINS: Rounders, Croquet, Short Mat Bowls, Skittles and the Quiz. LEIGH/CHETNOLE/HERMITAG E/HILFIELD AND BATCOMBE WINS: Football, Petanque and Golf. And the Tennis was a draw. My thanks go to all the team Captains and Helpers and of course to all who competed. I hope you enjoyed the competition. I look forward to 2016. Julian Turnbull
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Thursday 19�� Nov TIM LAYCOCK AND COLIN THOMSON PRESENT "THE YEAR CLOCK". A dramatic and musical celebration of the life and poetry of William Barnes. Why did a highly educated 19th century teacher choose to write poetry in a dialect few people could read? In this fully dramatized evening with wonderful musical accompaniment from fiddle player, Colin, Tim brings his considerable acting skills to a story which will delight enthusiasts and introduce a new audience to the life a poetry of Dorset poet, William Barnes. Thursday 3�� December RICHARD DURRANT'S "CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS CONCERT" with special guest singer Amy Kakoura.
Richard Durrant is not only a world class, virtuoso guitarist, he is a creative force and his Christmas shows are amongst his most beautiful. With the evocative and wintry sounds of early music from Christian, pagan and folk traditions as well as many wonderfully distinctive Durrant originals, these concerts have become a much-loved part of Christmas for audiences throughout the U.K. Joined by half Irish/half Greek vocalist Amy Kakoura, the due present an evening of music ranging from the oldest songs in the Oxford Book of Carols to the Fairytale of New York on ukulele. Expect a show of surprises and mid-winter charm. Tickets available from John Head 873555 or John Sanford 872973.
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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
THE OUTSTANDING VALUE OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION Children in Key Stage 2 have the opportunity to spread their wings and go away on an adventure for a few days. This year, years 4/5 spent a few days at Leeson House Field Study Centre near Swanage. The children enjoyed excellent activities such as landscape studies, land use investigations, geology, seashore life, town trails, coastline erosion and deposition. The children get so much out of their time there in more ways than you can imagine - they literally "grow" as young people. Year 3 had their own adventure with two days of woodland fun in the Forest School, Pogles Wood in Leigh. We explored the woods, had fire advice tips, made badges, bracelets, paper, charcoal and dens, hunted for tree treasure and of course enjoyed marshmallows and hot chocolate. An excellent time was had by all and the weather was wonderful. On there return to school we used all our knowledge gained in the classroom, writing stories and creative artwork. Here is some for you to enjoy
Philippa and Eddie are FAB nature lovers Off playing games in the trees Golden warm, sunny days Lots of badge, bracelet, picture and paper making Each of us made dens out of bits and bobs – they were great Songs about trees, written and sung (..and of course Johnny’s lost his marble) Went on a tree treasure hunt Off exploring in the wood Of course we had hot chocolate and marshmallows Delightful days of forest fun at Pogles Wood
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LEESON HOUSE One Monday morning in September 2015, we set of to go to Leeson House. It took over an hour to reach our destination. We slept in bunk beds. I shared a room with my friends, Olivia, Isabella, Tegan, Olivia W, Alice and Kaylie The beds were luxurious! Dinner, breakfast and supper was fantastic! My ultimate favourite was the pizza, chips, and vegetables with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for dessert. We did lots of adventurous activities. One of my favourites was the night walk. On the night walk we heard smuggler stories such as Isaac Gulliver and the moonrakers. We did pond dipping, art work, team games, night orienteering, night walk, beach walk, a three mile walk and geography of the local area. My favourite activity was the pond dipping as some people found rare crested newts! I really enjoyed my stay at Leeson House and I wish I could go again!
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It's not only the weather that's changing – this autumn term a new PTFA committee has been elected at St. Andrew’s to continue the achievements of the previous team chaired by Maryann Parkinson. Their fundraising has been amazing and has benefited the school tremendously, helping to pay for everything from a new kitchen and new library chairs to a visit to Salisbury Cathedral to see the Magna Carta exhibition. All this has been made possible thanks to the committee’s hard work and the help and support of parents, teachers and local community, so a big thank you to each and everyone. Long may it continue! The new committee has got its thinking caps on to bring you fun and exciting events for 2016, but in the meantime, we shall be honouring an appointment that was made months ago with the big man himself. We know he's already sent his red suit to the dry cleaners, booked the barber for a beard trim and put his sleigh in for a service just to be with us at our CHRISTMAS FAIR on Friday November 27�� (apparently he thinks St Andrew’s serves the best mulled wine and mince pies for miles around!). He's also hoping to do a spot of shopping while he’s there, searching for a present for Mrs Claus, and with stalls selling everything from cupcakes to crafts, Christmas cards to beauty products, we are confident he’ll be spoilt for choice. It would be wonderful if you could join us. Elaine Pennington, Chair, St Andrew’s PTFA
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WRIGGLE VALLEY MEMORIES Mum will be 88 in mid-October. She still has an amazing memory and I jotted down these thoughts which I have typed up for you. (See accompanying three photos of school pupils in 1951)
We came to Yetminster in January 1951, after my husband had completed his post-RAF teacher training, and was appointed to Yetminster Primary School, which was then in Church Street. The headmistress was Miss Couch.
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Everyone was friendly and helpful, and I particularly remember the Diamonds, the Chants, and Mrs Jesty who kept the Post Office in Thornford Road, and also sold knitting wool. Mr Conduit ran the village shop and I remember Maurice and Myrtle who worked there. I was expecting my first baby and appreciated the kindness and care given me by Dr Hill and Nurse Farthing, who was the local Health Visitor. My first surprise was hearing the Church bells play God save the Queen at regular intervals. My son was born at Somerleigh Court in Dorchester, and we moved to a very old cottage called The Humbers in Chetnole, and we soon got to know the James family at Home Farm. It was a wonderful experience. Our ducks would paddle in the river by the ford. Later we moved to Winfrith where again I experienced great kindness, and particularly remember the Carol Services in the Church, also the Choral Society which met in the village
school, and the lovely walks to Lulworth Cove and the shopping trips to Dorchester in Mrs Webb’s blue bus which came from Chaldon. Often the driver was Ray. People I particularly remember were Mrs Paul, the Aspeys, the Barnes family and the Post lady Mrs Cox? Here we saw our first Land Rover and my son soon recognised all the different types of tractor and the drivers would always kindly call, “Hello!” to him. My daughter was born in Weymouth at Portwey Hospital. Both children benefitted from those early years in the glorious Wriggle Valley countryside, but sadly we moved to Gloucestershire in 1956. Our love for Dorset and our happy memories of the county remain. I wonder if anyone remembers us?
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Our annual will soon be returning to to help you through the dark days of winter; make a note in your diaries. The first concert will be on and will be given by duo consisting of our own Ian & Sally Lingwood performing a cornucopia of popular jazz styles. The second concert will be on when we welcome which provides us with music in the style of the 20s. The band is led by Des Bacon who has
been a band leader for more than 30 years. The third concert will be when on the we welcome the This band will be playing in the popular gipsy style and is led by Andy Williamson who many will remember led the big band at the superb concert at Lewiston school earlier in the year. The fourth and final concert of the 2016 season will be on the when we will be entertained by the playing “real traditional jazz�. This one of several bands led by Jeremy Huggett who has become well known in the world of jazz and has played with many famous band
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This is often the first question I'm asked. One of the reasons for getting a tablet computer like an iPad, is the range of things you can do with it. Setting aside the basics of emails, internet and photography there are so many more things you can do easily using a tablet computer. Most of these are achieved using apps. App means Application. In terms of desktop and laptop computers you might think of word processing, spreadsheets and making presentations, popular packages for this being Word, Excel and Powerpoint. Business users and some home enthusiasts might have purchased more specialist applications such as Dreamweaver for website design or Photoshop for working with images. These complicated packages involving substantial development costs with a limited market, were understandably expensive to purchase and offered limited choice. All this has changed. The huge uptake of tablets coupled with the comparative ease of application design has provided both the means to make apps and the financial incentive to do so. There are over 1.5 million apps available for these devices
and many are free or inexpensive. Most apps that are free to purchase still provide an income for developers since they are commissioned by the companies they represent - for example apps for the BBC, Google and online retailers such as Amazon and Tesco. A list of essential iPad apps can be found on the blog page of my website, ipadery.co.uk. Other apps I enjoy demonstrating are picks up flight transponders so you can identify planes for indoor overhead, gardening - I still forget to water them, - make a virtual pot and , which raised a auction it. laugh at iPad Club one Thursday, precisely mimics the 'steam powered' manual typewriter I first learned to type on, down to the clunk of the keys hitting the platen, the 'ding' at the end if a line and the whoosh of the carriage return. This might all sound very flippant, but there's nothing like a healthy dose of humour for taking the sting out of teaching. I managed to make my mother who has vascular dementia, laugh for the first time in years with a daft talking cat (Talking Tom 2). Having researched around 300 apps so far, I'm currently looking out for apps for railway enthusiasts, so if you have a favourite, do let me know.
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Topsy Turvy Toddler Group in Yetminster is open and ready for more littl’uns. With a swathe of new toddlers, mums and bumps in the Wriggle Valley, the group is now going from strength to strength. The group meets every Tuesday morning from 9 - 11am during term time and welcomes all children from bumps to babes in arms through to those about to start “big school”. Morning activities includes seasonal crafts, music and games as well as lots of toys and equipment. We take it in turns to make home made cake and have a cup of tea and a chat. Being able to
share the ups and downs of parenting with other people in the same situation will help you cope with the difficult times and make the good times better. The toddlers also have a healthy snack and it only costs £1 per family. There's increasing evidence that children gain a lot from going to toddler groups: they become exposed to numbers, letters, and shapes and, more important, they learn how to socialize -- get along with other children and learn to share, gain a sense of self, explore, play with their peers, and build confidence. Children discover that they are capable and can do things for
themselves -- from small tasks like pouring their own juice and helping set snack tables to tackling bigger issues like making decisions about how to spend their free time. Contact me if you want any more information or just pop along next Tuesday with your toddler.
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More concerns about scamming I am afraid. We are aware that some members of the public have received emails claiming to be from DVLA which link to a website mocked up to look like the DVLA online service. The website asks for your driving licence number and payment information, threatening that you’ll lose your driving licence if you don’t verify your details. DVLA don’t send emails with links to websites asking you to confirm your driving
I just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone that supported the Take Away Curry Evening on 16�� October and hope you all enjoyed the food. Without the assistance from Simon and Claire Brignall for donating all the spices for the curries, Bookers donating the onions, garlic and ginger, Massala Express in Yeovil donating the foil trays and the Perry family freely giving their time preparing all the food, none of this would have been possible. Josh Attwood and myself served up 80 chicken and vegetable curries on the night. We raised just over £400 altogether for the trip to India and the Asha charity helping transform the slums of Delhi. Once again many thanks for buying our Take Away Curry and supporting us. Lewis Perry, Yetminster
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Walking Football is a slower version of the beautiful game! The game is small sided, with no running on or off the ball, very little contact and kick-ins instead of throw-ins. With less stress on the body and no real sudden change of direction or cutting movements, the game allows participants to play in a safe environment. Walking Football has become increasingly popular and is designed to help people live an active lifestyle, as well as to support getting people back into football who have stopped playing due to age or injury. Long term benefits can include reduced heart rate and blood pressure and better mobility. As well as offering health benefits Walking Football offers social benefits - the opportunity for participants to meet new people, prevent isolation and create interaction for individuals and small groups. Sessions are taking place across Dorset for men and women keen to come back to playing the game or brand new and wanting to stay healthy, make friends and socialise. We are always keen to support new sessions where there is demand and for those who want competition we are also developing a Walking Football League across the county. For details on how to join in with sessions in Dorset or to enter a team into the league please contact
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News from Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service DORSET SAYS NO TO LOAN SHARKS The Illegal Money Lending Team England (IMLT) working in partnership with Dorset Trading Standards have teamed up with advice and support services across Dorset to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal lenders, also known as loan sharks. During November, organisations across the county including Weymouth College, East Dorset Council, Homestart and care providers will be hosting training sessions and delivering the anti loan shark message. The IMLT investigates and prosecutes illegal money lending criminal activity. They also help people understand finances so they are aware that there are other options available and how to access legitimate forms of credit, making them less vulnerable to loan sharks in the first place. An estimated 310,000 households across the country are in debt to a loan shark. These criminals usually appear friendly at first but quickly trap their borrowers into spiralling debt. As the debts can’t legally be enforced many lenders will resort to the most extreme
and callous methods to enforce repayment including threats, violence and intimidation. Paperwork is rarely offered so victims are often in the dark as to how much they are actually paying. Jacqui Kennedy, head of the IMLT says “If you or anyone you know has been approached by a loan shark, we need to know. The IMLT has been very successful in prosecuting illegal lenders; we know there are more out there and we need your support. Please report them, so we can stop them. Loan sharks should never be a consideration if you need to borrow money. We urge you to contact our hotline 24/7 on 0300 555 2222 with any information – calls are confidential, and can also be anonymous. The team also offers victim support for anyone involved with a loan shark. We are here to help you – it’s the loan shark who is in trouble”. If you’d like to book a FREE training session for your organisation please contact your local LIAISE Officer – Lin Fisher by emailing lin.fisher@birmingham.gov.uk or calling 07825 904 587. Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service check and approve businesses so you don’t have to. To report or seek advice about problems you have experienced when dealing with a trader call 08454 040506.
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Now that the rush of summer activities is over and before we get caught up in the mayhem of Christmas it is a good time to pause and remember what has gone before. is upon us once again and Battle of Britain Sunday not that long ago. At this time of year we remember before God in church and by war memorials all those who have fought and died to protect what they and we believe in. Some of us will have recent memories of friends and comrades and some will have memories of the more distant past. God gave us our memory so that we could learn from experience, so we should use it wisely. What we remember now and more particularly how we remember it is very important because memories help to shape what we will be tomorrow. This applies as
much to nations as to individuals. Nations can have very strong memories. Those who do not or will not remember past experiences, particularly if the memories are unpleasant, deny their past and deprive themselves of any roots. Learning to live with bad memories can be more valuable than learning to live with pleasant ones. We must recognise that without these roots we have nothing to fall back on for support in time of trouble. How we remember yesterday makes us who we are today. What we do today will determine who we become tomorrow both as individuals and as a nation. “We are often tempted to ask ourselves what we gained by the enormous sacrifices made by those to whom this memorial is dedicated. But that was never the issue with those who marched away. No
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question of advantage presented itself to their minds. They only saw the light shining on the clear path to duty. They only saw their duty to resist oppression, to protect the weak, to vindicate the profound but unwritten Law of Nations. They never asked the question, ' ' They asked only the question, '” From a speech marking the unveiling of a WW1 memorial in 1925 by Winston Churchill.
YETMINSTER YETMINSTER LEIGH Old Vicarage BRADFORD ABBAS War Memorial BRADFORD ABBAS THORNFORD School Triangle YETMINSTER
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THREE VALLEYS TEAMServices local church services The Benefice Church for April For complete list see: go to SUNDAY
1st
NOVEMBER For extra ALL SAINTS services see below BATCOMBE
8th
15th
HERMITAGE 6.30pm CW All Souls LEIGH 6.30pm BCP Evensong
REMEMBRANCE 2nd SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT 10.50am REMEMBRANCE at YETMINSTER 10.50am 9.15am BCP REMEMBRANCE Matins with at THORNFORD Holy Communion 10.50am 8am BCP REMEMBRANCE Holy Communion 10.50am REMEMBRANCE at LEIGH 10.15am Praise Service 10.50am 10.15am CW REMEMBRANCE Morning Prayer
RYME INTRINSECA
6.30pm BCP Evensong
THORNFORD 9.30am Family Service 3pm BCP Holy Communion
10.50am 9.30am CW REMEMBRANCE Holy Communion
BEER HACKETT
BRADFORD 10am CW ABBAS Holy Communion CHETNOLE
YETMINSTER 10.15am CW 10.50am 10.15am CW Holy REMEMBRANCE Choral Holy CW = Common Communion Communion worship with Sunday BCP = Book of School Common 3.30pm All Souls Prayer with CW Holy Communion
22nd
29th
CHRIST THE KING
ADVENT SUNDAY
10.15am CW Holy Communion
9.30am Family Service 10.15am CW Holy Communion
8.30am BCP Holy Communion 8.30am BCP Holy Communion
8am BCP Holy Communion 11am CW Holy Communion 10.15am CW Holy Communion
10.15am BCP Wriggle Valley Group Holy Communion with hymns 10am CW Gifle Valley Group Holy Communion with hymns 3pm
at St Andrew's CE Primary School, Yetminster
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All Souls' Day All Souls' Day is a special occasion in the Christian Year. It is a day when we remember loved ones who have died over the past year and also in previous years. This year it falls on Sunday 1 November 2015, and on this day we shall be holding a special commemoration service in St. Andrew' Church, Yetminster at 3.30pm. All are most welcome to attend this service during which candles will be lit and special prayers said, as we recall with gratitude those who have given us so much support and love in days past. The service will be followed by light refreshments in the Jubilee Hall. I look forward to meeting you again on this very special day.
News from the Registers Baptisms: St Andrew's Yetminster Wedding: St Peter's, Chetnole St. Andrew's, Yetminster
Revd Prebendary John Parfitt
I was born in Northampton and now come to you via Sheffield,Bristol, Tipton and Stafford. I am married to Elaine and we have a daughter Hannah, who is in her final year at Wolverhampton University. The fourth member of our family is Bobo, the Patterdale terrier. If I could have only one chapter of my Bible, it would be and my
favourite hymn is (especially if Wales had won the rugby). I enjoy being and sharing with people of all ages and feel comfortable with nonchurch people. Preaching is a very important part of my ministry and I enjoy leading different styles of worship. My sense of humour is a vital part of who I am, although it might take some getting used to ! I like anything with an engine and wheels especially my Vespa scooter. My favourite sweets are liquorice allsorts and I do enjoy a good mug of tea ! I look forward to working with you and getting to know you. Shalom.
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Team Office : HELPING HANDS Yetminster Jubilee Hall, 01963 210953 Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG Tel: 01935 872600 wrigglevb.office@gmail.com www.threevalleysteam.com
Team Rector: Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE 01935 873044 rector3valleys@gmail
Roman Catholic Services
Sundays: 8.30am Sung Eucharist 5.15pm Sung Evening Prayer Mondays Closed – Brothers’ Free Day
Weekdays: 12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer These are sung on Saint’s Days
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Roman Catholic Church The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL tel: (01935) 812021 Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. Further information is available from our e-mail: sherbornerc@btinternet.com weekly newsletter, the Church Office on website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk 01935 812021 or visit our website Further information is available from our weekly newsletter, the Church Office on 01935 812021 or visit our www.sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk website www.sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk
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SEPTEMBER 2015 “By all these lovely token September days are here With summer’s best weather And autumn’s best of cheer” Helen Jackson 1831-85
After a dull, cool and damp August an exceptionally fine September was a very welcome change - and it confirmed the poet’s love of a month that cannot always live up to her expectations. TEMPERATURES September was warmer than usual, with an average temperature of 15.2C/59F instead of 14.2C/58F. The hottest day was the 6th, with 25.7C/78F., slightly above the 1999-2013 average high of 25.6C/78F. The coldest night was the 21st, with 1.2C/34F, but this was still warmer than one sub-zero night in September 2003 (-2.0C/28F). SUNSHINE Although the sun shone on 28 of the 30 days there were only 78 hours of sunshine, well down on the 2005-2013 September average of 108 hours. Our
Sep. 2015
sunniest September so far was in 2011, with 139 hours - almost double this year’s figure. RAINFALL The absence of rain in September was a relief after the previous month, which was the second wettest August we have recorded. Lawnmowers could get out again, but they didn’t have too much to do in the prolonged drought. There was only 3mm/0.1” of rain but 2014 is still proving to be the wettest we have recorded. 2015 has seen 851mm/35” so far instead of the average of only 594mm/23” for 19992013. PRESSURE September’s average pressure of 1025mb/30.3” was much higher than the usual 1019mm/30.1”. It only once dropped below 1020mm/30.1”. WINDS Average wind speeds in September were the lowest we have recorded (9mph instead of 14mph). The strongest gust was a modest 16mph instead of 28mph. Philip Bryan
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Energy, Loyalty and Lethargy After escape from Elba Napoleon found five armies immediately mobilised against him. With characteristic speed he headed north through France to break up the British and Prussian armies in Belgium before he had to meet the other three armies – one Russian and two Austrian heading westwards across Europe. According to David Duff in his presentation on “An insight into the Battle of Waterloo”, Napoleon had delegated control to his marshals, Ney and Grouchy. Ney the hothead, always doing his own thing and Grouchy the bureaucrat who followed orders to the letter and no more. Ney took up most of the resources of the French left trying to capture and hold the farmhouse of Hougoumont (more a small fort). Grouchy failed to stop the Prussian movement after defeating them days before. With David’s description of the arms and armaments of the two armies, the sense of battle felt real. The hand to hand fighting. The air full of shrapnel and red hot metal. The bloody combat of the well-drilled British infantry squares against the French cavalry. The capture and retaking of Hougoumont. The timely arrival of Blücher and the Prussians occupying the French reserve. Napoleon’s last throw of the dice was to send in his Imperial Guard – one of the
most feared groups across the whole of Europe. Wellington had his men lie down and hide in the corn. As the Imperial Guard came over the hill, up jumped the British and fired into them. The Guard broke ranks and retreated, followed by the famous charge of the Royal Scots slashing and Greys hacking, putting an end to the battle. In essence, the course of history was altered by the energy of Wellington, the loyalty of Blücher and the apparent lethargy of Napoleon. Blücher kept his word to Wellington and withdrew north in parallel to the British instead of retreating eastwards towards Prussia. Napoleon was clearly not the man he was in his earlier career. There is even speculation that his health was starting to fail. Wellington leading his multi-national army (two thirds were Dutch and German) was the supreme tactician, remained cool throughout and was always where he was needed on the battle field.
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LEIGH WI She introduced us to some animals that most of us had never heard of - for example the tuatara which is a living fossil and only found in New Zealand and is the last example of its kind from 200 million years ago! I do not think many of us realised that the most endangered animal in the world is the frog because of climate change but of course there are many others. She read us many of her poems and Dawn had a very clever way with words and I am sure has influenced the many children who have heard them to think more about the Animal Kingdom. She has written books, amongst them "Bear called Basher" and "Magnus, Aye-Aye and the Flying Saucer". She obviously has contacts in
the world of wild life preservation and knows Virginia McKenna and her son Bill Travers and has obviously contributed herself to the future preservation of wildlife. This was the Members Evening when we treat the Committee to a night off and Connie Wallis had organised a delicious Ploughman's and Morag Orchard assembled a team to make puds and clear up so the Committee could enjoy themselves!
Our meeting on 24�� November is entitled "The Making of Marzipan Fruits" with Eve Hannay. Anne Reason
FEBRUARY
At our O c t o b e r meeting Dawn Lawrence came to speak to us and her talk was entitled "It all Began with a Camel". Dawn is an enthusiastic wildlife supporter and has written many books and poems covering a huge range of animals. She gave her talk this title because her first poem was about a camel and she has gone on to write about animals from the biggest and most bizarre to the smallest from tigers, crocodiles, to the pygmy marmoset which is the size of a finger and only weighs 5ozs.
For our October meeting Bruce Upton from Bridport Museum gave us an interesting slide show and talk on a selection of very old portrait photographs from the late 19th Century, held by the Museum. The people portrayed ranged from a very poor farm labourer to the affluent Colfox family. Unfortunately, most were unidentified because no one had thought to put names on the back, something a lot of us could learn from! The dresses and hats worn by the wealthier ladies were quite spectacular as were some
of the clothes worn by their numerous children. A PHOTOGRAPHIC RAMBLE AROUND THE COUNTY Joan and David Wright STREET ORGANS – 1 PIPE, 1 REED Come and join us – all welcome.
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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY ‘
’: it’s probably fair to say Shakespeare wasn’t much of a plantsman, or maybe in his day there simply weren’t the variety of plants around such as Christmas roses, rock roses, gender roses, rose of Sharon and rose of China. He also wrote this several hundred years before the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus decided it was time to take control as the burgeoning cross fertilisation and spreading of plants was gathering pace around the world. With every country using their own names and language, he could see misunderstandings and chaos looming. It is him we have to thank for the clearly structured naming system that is understood and used worldwide today Our club meeting on 13th October was quite an education. Janette Merilion gave us a detailed one and a half hour talk on “What’s in Name?” There is quite a lot, as it turns out. Linnaeus developed his descriptive botanical system using Latin as the common language and giving each plant its own family structure: the family name, the genus, the species and the variety. Every plant is named and
recorded in this way. Quite a business! It does get more complicated actually, but I’m not going into the detail. Many of the species names describe the colour, habit or flowering time so are actually helpful guides when buying your plants. Janette left us a useful list of Latin names translated into English. This list will be available to anyone who would like to pick a copy at our next meeting. Our AGM is on Tuesday 10th November. Please note the meeting starts at . We then have Mark Ching coming to talk to us about Dorset Weather! Our November meeting is the time to renew your membership. There is no increase in the subscription of £10. It is also the best time for new members to sign up. We always love to see new faces. I have sent round by email details of the Christmas Party. I will telephone those of you who are not on email to make sure you have the details. Please all note, the completed forms for the dinner must be returned by our November meeting, or failing this, popped through my letterbox the next day.
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meeting on is at 7pm in the Trim Room of the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster when Nicola Gilbert will be regaling us of more stories about her life as an RAF Chaplain's wife. Do come and join us. If you would like more information about what we get up to, please do contact Margaret Shipman on 01935 872440 or me on 873726.
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LEIGH SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB We recently held our annual Short Mat Bowls Competition. It is run at the same time as the weekly sessions and as the competitors are knocked out one by one the tension mounts until at last it is the final! We all gathered round to watch Brian Rowsell and Roger Waine (who both organised the competition) fight it out. Brian was the final winner with Roger a gallant second and the cup and the vouchers for Vineyards of Sherborne
were presented amongst much applause. Tea and fruit cake were served instead of the usual biscuits! The doubles competition was slightly more difficult to organise as it meant all four of the players being around on the same day and this was not always easy to achieve. However, the final eventually arrived and Brian Rowsell and Paul Hallett battled it out against Alan Baker and Gordon Lewis. Brian and Paul were the worthy winners and were presented with vouchers
Brian Rowsell, left (winner) and Roger Waine, right (runner up)
for Vineyards of Sherborne. Tea and home made cake were once again served which we all enjoyed. Morag Orchard
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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB The meeting held on 5�� October was the club’s Annual General Meeting. Members gathered to hear the reports of the Chair, Treasurer and Programme Secretary reflecting on a successful and enjoyable year. Some of the highlights of the year include:OPEN GARDENS held in Leigh this year saw 14 gardens open, a number of which had not been open in previous years. The success of Open Gardens enabled the club to make a donation to Thorngrove Garden Centre, which is run by Scope. A very a enjoyable trip to HAMPTON COURT FLOWER SHOW, on the hottest day of the year; a visit to Heale Gardens; the annual summer garden party held at Jilly Clark’s ; as well as an interesting and varied programme of guest speakers.
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Regular Meetings…. Every Mon Table tennis
Every Tue
9.30-12.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga
9.30-10.30am
Chetnole Village Hall
Leigh Short Mat Bowls
2-5pm
Leigh Village Hall
Just Gym Gymnastic class
4.15-6.30pm
St Andrew’s Primary School
Yetminster Table Tennis Club
10-12noon
Scout Hut, Yetminster
Yetminster Bell Ringers
7.30pm-10pm
St Andrew's Church
Topsy Turvy Toddlers
9-11.30am
St Andrew's Primary School
Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Beginners Pilates
1.30 & 2.35pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Cubs (in term)
6-7.30pm
Scout Hut Yetminster
10-12 noon
Chetnole Village Hall
Morning Yoga Class
10.30-11.30am
Leigh Village Hall
Croquet Coach/Play
3pm (until Oct)
Yetminster Playing Fields
Wednesday Club (in term)
3.15 pm-4.05pm
St Andrew's Primary School
Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning
Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5pm summer only
Chetnole Playing Fields
Croquet
5pm summer only
Church Farm, Hermiatge
Junior WV Players (in term)
6-7pm
Leigh Village Hall
Beavers (in term)
6-7pm
Scout Hut Yetminster
Scouts (in term)
7-9pm
Scout Hut Yetminster
Beginners yoga
7pm
St Andrew’s Primary School
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls
7-10pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
9.30-10.30am
Leigh Village Hall
Advanced Pilates
10am
Chetnole Village Hall
Pear Tree Baby & Toddler
1.30-3pm
Pear Tree Preschool
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls
2-5pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)
5.45-7pm
Trim Room, Yetminster
Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs)
5.45-7pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Guides
7-8.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Leigh Short Mat Bowls
7-10pm
Leigh Village Hall
Chetnole Community Choir
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Table Tennis
9.30-12.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
3pm
Yetminster Sports Club
Every Thur Fitsteps
Every Fri
Croquet Club
(May - Oct)
Croquet
3pm
Yetminster Sports Club
Every Sat
Irish Dancers
10.15 am
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Every Sun
Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only
Chetnole Playing Fields
Next month is a DOUBLE ISSUE, 12th November for news & views please
REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS
…Events & Activities 1st Mon
Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club
7:30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
1st Tue
Leigh Discussion Club (wint)
7.30 - 10.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)
7pm
Church Hall, Yetminster
Tuesday Club
2.30 - 4pm
Leigh Village Hall
Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.
7.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Senior Winter Lunch Outings
7.30pm
Sue Footner 873610
(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion
3rd Tues
Rest & Welcome Pub
WV Women's Group
7.30pm
Gable Court
Wriggle Valley Lunch Club
12.15 - 3pm
Leigh Village Hall
Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Last Tues
Leigh Women's Institute
7.30 - 11pm
Leigh Village Hall
1st Wed
Yetminster Senior Citizens
3pm
The Meadens
Batcombe Coffee Morning
11am
tba
Coffee Beans Coffee Morning
10-12noon
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Yetminster Historical Society
2.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
2nd Wed
2 - 3pm
The Cross, Leigh
2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study
Police Support Unit
7.30pm
Venue contact 872342
3rd Wed
District Council Ward Surgery
11am - 12noon
Old School Gallery, Yetminster
Last Wed
Woodland Wednesdays
12.45-2.45pm
Pogles Wood nr Leigh
[not Aug & Dec]
Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC
Police Community Support
Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library
Bridport Mobile Library
Wed - Sat
Friary Shop
1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers
By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm
St.Andrew's Primary School
11.15am
Church Lane, Hermitage
11.50am
Shearstones, Yetminster
2pm
Stonyacres, Yetminster
10.55 am
Carpenters' Arms, Leigh
11.30pm
St Peter’s Church, Chetnole
2.30 - 4.30pm
The Friary, Hilfield
6.30 - 8pm
Old School Gallery, Yet
2nd Thu/alt mth
Chetnole & Stockwood PC
8pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Last Thurs
Yetminster Fair Association
7.30pm
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REGULAR EVENTS
2nd Tues
CHETNOLE WD/D/15/002119 21/08/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW VIEW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD - Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 of planning approval WD/D/15/000694 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision. WD/D/15/001505 14/07/2015 LAND TO THE SOUTH OF NICKS NEST, BATCOME LANE Outline application for the erection of one dwelling & garage together with associated vehicular access (Outline). No Decision. WD/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD – Application to revoke Section 106 Agreement dated 18.3.1981 (Modification and Discharge of Planning O). No Decision. HERMITAGE & HILFIELD WD/D/15/002027 07/08/2015 1 CHURCH VIEW COTTAGE, LOAD LANE, HILFIELD – Erection of first floor rear extension (Full). No Decison. LEIGH WD/D/15/002182 25/08/2015 FRAMPTON FARM, CHETNOLE ROAD - Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval WD/D/15/001268 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision. WD/D/15/002098 17/08/2015 LAND SOUTH OF BACK DROVE - Outline application to erect 2 no. new dwellings with double garages (Outline). No Decision. WD/D/15/001561 11/08/2015 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, CHETNOLE ROAD – Erect storage shed (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001665 29/06/2015 OLD DAIRY COTTAGE, CHURCH FARM - Change of Old Dairy Cottage from a unit of holiday accommodation to a dwelling (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001874 24/07/2015 STONE HOUSE, TOTNELL – Erection of detached 2 bay garage. Extension of driveway. (Full). Approved 9 Oct. MELBURY BUBB WD/D/14/003347 24/12/2014 MELBURY BUBB MANOR, BUBB LANE– Request for confirmation of compliance with Condition 3 of planning approval WD/D/14/002025 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision 29 Sept. RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/15/000863 08/07/2015 OLD COURT HOUSE, RYME ROAD – Extend annex called Orchard Cottage. Build conservatory & WC against studio building both in the garden of the Old Court House (Full). Approved 2 Oct. YETMINSTER WD/D/15/001841 05/09/2015 LAND AT ALTON MEAD LAND, LEIGH, YETMINSTER Install standalone solar Photvoltaic modules, access cable route and associated infrastructure. (Full). No decision. WD/D/15/001693 25/08/2015 LAND SOUTH OF FOLLEY FARM, THORNFORD ROAD – Outline application for residential development. (Full). No Decision. Upgrade to colour? Contact Gordon Ratcliffe email:gojan@btinternet.com
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WD/CA/15/001669 06/08/2015 THE OAK HOUSE, CUCKOO HILL - Demolition of existing dilapidated outbuilding and erection of garden machinery/log store. (Full). Approved 9 Oct. WD/D/15/001941 06/08/2015 PRIORS CLEVE, HIGH STREET – Erection of timber framed garden room (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001942 06/08/2015 PRIORS CLEVE, HIGH STREET – Erection of timber framed garden room (Listed Building Consent). No Decision. WD/D/15/001916 29/07/2015 TOWNEND, RYME ROAD – Erect single storey extension, solar thermal power installation and general internal refurbishment. (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001468 09/06/2015 OAK HOUSE STORES LTD, HIGH STREET - Change of use from mixed use A1 & C3 (shop and residential) to C3 residential use only (Change of Use). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001224 19/05/2015 2 WILLOW FARM COTTAGES, BRISTER END - Insertion of new window to front elevation above existing Porch (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001175 19/05/2015 BINGERS, RYME ROAD – Change of use from Agricultural to Equine with proposed sensory access path (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001197 19/05/2015 THE OLD COURT HOUSE, HIGH STREET – Request for confirmation of compliance of planning conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 & of planning approval WD/D/14/000548 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision. WD/D/15/001225 01/04/2015 BINGERS, RYME ROAD – Extension to existing dwelling, demolition of existing garage, new build gym and store, new build garage and alterations to gradient of entrance drive. (Full). No Decision. The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 28�� Oct 2015 and 25�� Nov 2015, the meetings start 2.15pm in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can Graham Plaice be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.
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WVM INFO
MPs and District Councillors serving you 2015 Oliver Letwin Conservative MP West Dorset House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Advice surgeries Angela Charles, email: Tel: 01308 456891 District Councillor for Frome Valley Ward Leigh, Batcombe, Hermitage, Hillfield, Melbury Bubb, Melbury Osmond, Melbury Sampford, Cattistock, Chilfrome, Frome St Quinton, Sydling St Nicholas, Chalmington, Chantmarle, Holywell & Evershot Cllr Mary Penfold, 8 Waterside, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NY Tel: 01300341545 Email: cllrm.penfold@westdorsetdc.gov.uk or marypenfold8@gmail.com
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WVM Advertisers’ register November Advertiser ART & ANTIQUES Ark Village Muddy Waters Metal Art Old School Gallery Steve's Clocks BED & BREAKFAST Fourwinds, Chetnole Hound House, Yetminster Tarks Hill View CARE HOMES Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh
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CARS & VANS, HIRING & SERVICING
Addison Motors, Leigh Autotech Garage Services Brotherwood Automobility George Horn, Man & a small Van NS Autos, Dorchester Rd Thornford Transmissions West Country Cars CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd Steve White COMPUTERS & IT DMDH Computers iPadery PC Problems PC-Zone Services & Repairs PDC Computing Proof Reader Services EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery CIAO Italian Courses Lower Covey Montessori Nursery EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Marquee Hire Co. Thornford Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall FINANCIAL SERVICES 123 Bookkeeping Services 4 Shires Asset Management Bill Craster, Tax Accountant Dorset Trading Standards FOOD, DRINK & CATERING Bradford Abbas Village Store The Chippy Van Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café SPAR, Stores & P.O., Yetminster Thomas J Fudge Wriggle Valley Brewery
69 34 61 9 54 43 76 50 39 66 39 61 4 49 16 12 49 46 48 22 36 9 22 2 19 2 30 56 30 69 69 39 26 22 25
FUNERAL SERVICES WS Brister & Son Grassby Funeral Services AJ Wakely & Sons
62 62 62
GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE
Bailey Ridge Plants Digger Hire, Yetminster Dorset Stabling Buildings Dragonswood timber products Dry Stone Walling & Paving Everything Green Express Equipment Centre Garden Maintenance & Pruning Geoff Collins Green Man Garden Services Hay & Straw Sales Hollick Gardening & Handyman KDS Garden Machinery Repair Knighton Countryside Mgmt Komit Kompost Logs & Wood Working The Log Man M&S Welding Malcolm Dunning gardening Paul Hambidge Contractors Queen Thorne Landscapes Tony Perrett Fencing Pestwright & Mole Catcher RGB Stonemason-headstones etc Wriggle Valley Fencing HEALTH & WELL BEING Abbey Hearing Clinic Acupuncture Alexander Technique Beauty Barn Beauty Treatments, Amy Wood Counselling Services Fusion Fostering Phoenix Physique Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy Robert Frith, Optometrists Georgie's Hair & Beauty Jane Redfern Spiritual Development Circle Yetminster Health Centre HOME-BUILD & MAINTENANCE AD Renovations J Bennett Joinery Blooming Hill Services - Heating Bowring Building Contractors John Butler Master Thatcher Ian Crossland, Property Maint. Dorset Plasterers Elite Estates Fournier Ltd
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Advertiser Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing M Harris Builder AR Hillier Steve Jones Carpentry & Joinery Knott Roofing Lawrence Electricals Mark O'Sullivan Handyman Neal Electrical Services Nick Cheesman, Building Contract. Parks Roofing & Building Ltd "R" Plumbing Works Roofing Gear Sellick & Saxton Spearbuild Tom Humphrey Building BA Wallbridge Plumb. & Heat. Wayne Timmins Decorator Westcountry Electrics HOME & INTERIORS Steve Bane fabrics Flyscreens KC Decorators Intoto Kitchens Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Ovenu - oven cleaning Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmley Carpets Professional Ironing service Trevor Winter, Telephone Eng. Upstairs Downstairs West Country Tiling LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Mobile Dog Grooming Unit Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port PROPERTY Stockwood Lettings PUBLIC HOUSES & HOTELS Chetnole Inn King’s Arms SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Flowers Farm Trout Lakes TAXIS & HIRE CARS SJ Executive Cars A2B Distance Travel
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