300 November 2017 30th Anniversary Wriggle Valley Magazine

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE

ANNIVERSARY

EDITIONS

NO. 300 NOVEMBER 2017

The Old Vicarage Care Home wishes the Wriggle Valley Magazine a very happy 30th Anniversary Wriggle Valley Magazine covers 1988 - 2017, spot the unused cover

CONTENTS

NEWS, VIEWS & PREVIEWS CONTENTS

AMY’S VISIT TO INDIA

EDITORIAL 5 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES BATCOMBE 7 CHETNOLE 7

MERCY MISSION

HERMITAGE 14 LEIGH 17 RYME INTRINSECA 25 YETMINSTER 26 £30th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL 41

OUR 300th ANNIVERSARY

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 50 GENERAL NEWS 55 ST ANDREW'S PRIMARY SCHOOL 73 OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES 74

YOUNG PEOPLE’S AWARD

THREE VALLEYS CHURCH SERVICES 75 CLUB NEWS 78 REGULAR EVENTS 82 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 84 ADVERTISERS' REGISTER 86

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EDITOR’S MUSINGS… Welcome to the of our Wriggle Valley Magazine, quite a milestone in our production; we have compiled a celebratory centre special marking this on p41, which includes an article from Margaret Hall about the evolution of our mag from 1988 to now and one of Jan Millward’s enchanting poems.

This is also a month to remember our fallen; there are many in the Three Valleys Benefice where you can have a few thoughtful moments p75. that the next edition is the double issue December 2017/January 2018, so all your news, views and previews by 12th November please. Be safe in November.

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his month's issue is the magazine's 300th and I'd like to thank everyone in the area who has contributed to the magazine over the years in any way whatsoever to make it the brilliant local resource it has become. I'd also like to give our amazing editor Bella a huge pat on the back because what she does every month is incredible, thanks so much Bella.

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Read about our young teacher Amy Jolliffe's fascinating account of her trip to India this summer to teach Indian street children and how the money you helped her raise by buying cakes at her coffee morning this summer has been put to use - she really is a star, well done Amy. DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES TRUST CYCLE RIDE ON 9th SEPTEMBER Donations sponsoring Chetnole's Richard Charrington totalled £339. Thank wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

you to all those who kindly donated, and those who manned the church on the day.

Very well done Richard for battling through the rain and wind (again) to visit 15 churches.

WHAT'S ON THIS MONTH FOOD! On Saturday 4th November go and buy your breakfast in a bun at the famous GREASY SPOON CAFE in the village hall.

Now in its 12th year, Bee Grant-Peterkin and friends will be there from 9am to 12pm raising funds for Save the Children so don't forget to wander down with your purse, see our poster for details.

MUSIC! Branko and Faith Ristic will be playing Roma/Jazz influenced violin music on Saturday 18th November at the hall - see below for details - it promises to be a lively evening of entertainment so get your tickets fast.

DRAMA! TWO - a "sharply, salty quickfire evocation of the surface gaiety and underlying melancholia of English pub life" is a drama by Jim Cartwright, author of Road and The Rise and Fall of Little Voice and will be performed at Chetnole Village Hall on Wednesday 22nd November at 7.30pm. Details below, it looks great.

DIARY DATES Our very own resident artist and author, Linda Carroll will be launching her brand new book "A CHETNOLE TALE" on Sunday 3rd December in the village hall 3-6pm, all very exciting!

Christmas is not too far away and if you are creative or like me need all the help you can get you will love the CHRISTMAS FLOWER ARRANGING DEMONSTRATION in the hall next month on Saturday 9th December see our poster for details.

On Wednesday 20th December at 6.30pm we have our ANNUAL CAROL SERVICE in our lovely St Peter’s Church.

Take a look at CHETNOLE'S JAZZ CAFE'S 2018 PROGRAMME on p60 to keep your feet tapping through the dark winter months - commencing Saturday 20th January - put the dates in your diary.

Get well soon Wayne Turner who has been poorly recently.

Happy November!

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A CHETNOLE TALE 3rd December CHETNOLE VILLAGE HALL 3pm to 6 pm Come along to the launch of “A CHETNOLE TALE” by Linda Carroll.

Enjoy a glass of wine, a nibble or two and see the art work from her book in an exhibition. Some people may even recognise some friends who are depicted! All art work for sale. Signed copies of the book at this launch.

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ROMA/JAZZ MUSIC AT CHETNOLE VILLAGE HALL The next offering at Chetnole Village Hall under the Artsreach programme is on Saturday 18th November.

Serbia's leading Roma violinist Branko Ristic with UK accordionist Faith Ristic will be weaving their magic, playing Roma/Jazz influenced music.

They will also be playing tabor pipe, double bass and guitar (but not all at once). Expect a joyous, passionate, boisterous, fiery and spirited performance.

Tickets (£10) available from John Head 01935 873555 and Ian Lingwood 01935 872998) Hope to see you there.

MELBURY BUBB The perfect Christmas card sold in aid of Church funds.

Available from the back of the St. Mary the Virgin Church in Melbury Bubb.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Our MacMillan cancer support morning Wednesday 27th September raised £264.45. We would like to thank all the generous people of Chetnole who either donated their bring & buy items or came & joined in a very jolly morning.

Many thanks, Mary, Anne, Sylvia & Sally (the coffee morning ladies).

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AMY JOLIFFE’S VISIT TO INDIA This summer I visited India with the IVHQ volunteer organisation to teach slum children.

I lived with a family in Faridadbad and was immersed in the day to day life of India. I stayed with Mamta who was very inspirational and truly represented someone who put everyone else first. Until eight years ago Mamta taught children of all ages in a school. After a personal loss, she decided to do something quite extraordinary and there began ‘The Sandesh Project’.

The Sandesh Project was set up to provide an education for children who cannot afford to go to school or who want to learn more after school. Mamta runs this project in one room, rented in an apartment block. She has no income other than from IVHQ and if there are not enough volunteers to help she pays her rent and runs the school with her mum. Anything from 10-50 children, aged 4-15, attend throughout the day. When there are too many children, lessons move into the hallway. Their willingness and motivation to learn was heart-warming with many coming to learn more after a day spent at their local school. It was clear that the children saw Mamta as a second mum and came to

the school for the loving, kind and enjoyable atmosphere shown by her every day.

A moment to reflect was a girl drawing a picture which stated, ‘Stop Child Labour’.

She was only 12. It was a time to appreciate what we and our children have and be grateful for the opportunities we are all given at home.

I took a large amount of resources with me which was greatly appreciated but the money I raised will go a long way to help Mamta and the children who attend this project. Mamta is initially going to invest in fans for the hallway and the ‘classroom’ as the Indian heat can be unbearably hot and uncomfortable for the children to learn.

Due to successful fundraising I have been able to share the money I raised with other charities. I also donated to a NonGovernmental Organisation called Tender Heart who work with underprivileged children and women, and to the rescue aid for those affected by the dreadful floods which happened towards the end of my stay.

Once again, thank you very much to all who attended my coffee morning in July and for your generosity.

Mamta (Lady next to me) and her family.

Amy Jolliffe

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The committee of the Fete and Flower Show were delighted this year, on the 70th anniversary of the Show, to have £2400 to distribute to local organisations and charities. This year in particular, and in keeping with tradition, we were keen that the funds went to a variety of causes, spanning organisations aimed at different age groups, different types of charities, and organisations or causes serving the people of Chetnole itself and the wider local community. The money raised went to the following: CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU £100 CHETNOLE AND STOCKWOOD PLAYING FIELDS £200 CHETNOLE VILLAGE HALL £350 FRIENDS OF CHETNOLE HALT £150 GRYPHON SCHOOL DUKE OF EDINBURGH APPEAL £100 JOSEPH WELD HOSPICE £150 LEIGH BROWNIES AND RAINBOWS £150 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY £100 RADIO SHERBORNE (ABBEY 104) £150 ST. PETER’S CHURCH FABRIC FUND £350 SHERBORNE VOLUNTARY AMBULANCE £150 WRIGGLE VALLEY CRICKET CLUB £150 YETMINSTER GUIDES £200 YETMINSTER SCOUTS £100

However, to ensure that this continues well into the future, we would welcome help from villagers to keep the Show on the road. The committee is losing a number of long-serving members this year, so if you think you could give up some time to help us, we’d be very grateful. And if you wish to help on the day by running a stall, etc, we’d be grateful for that too.

To find out more, just get in touch with Jackie Boulter, Chair, on 873742 or boulterjs@yahoo.co.uk, or any member of the committee, to have a chat.

Many thanks, The Chetnole Fete and Flower Show Committee

Our thanks, as always, go to everyone who gave their time, effort, and hardearned cash to make the Show a success.

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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Thanks to everyone for turning out on a damp windy morning for the coffee morning. It was lovely to catch up with friends and neighbours, once again supporting Macmillan. I would like to thank everyone who brought along delicious cakes and pies to help raise £180.00 for this very worthwhile charity.

INTER-VILLAGE QUIZ Congratulations go to the Hermitage and Hilfield team - of Wendy Hounsell, Elizabeth and Geoffrey Kenton, Dave Whiteoak and Christine and Ray Dickerson - on their success in the inter-village quiz. As well as receiving the prize of a 'Wise Owl' statuette they also have the honour of setting the questions for next year's competition.

CROQUET FINALS The finals of the village croquet competition were played on Saturday 7th October. Congratulations go to Ray Dickerson who overcame last year's winner, Dave Whiteoak, in the Main final and to Jan Pescott who beat Kevin House in a closely fought Plate final.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the competition and, by doing so, helped St Marys church funds. Thanks also to Roger and Faith Hervey for allowing us the use of their front lawn for the Wednesday night sessions and for the final. Croquet will resume in the Spring.

Croquet winners , congratulations to Ray Dickerson & Jan Pescott

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY CHRISTMAS BINGO - 2nd December Bingo with a ‘Christmas flavour’ will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 2nd December starting at 7.30pm.

AU REVOIR Christine and I would like to thank all our friends and neighbours for their kind words and best wishes as we depart Hermitage. We have loved our 14 years in this friendly village, with its great community spirit, but feel it is time to move closer to 'amenities', such as public transport , shops and hospitals(!)- it's a head over heart decision. As we are only moving down the road to Dorchester, this isn't 'goodbye', only au revoir. We shall continue to have links with the area and be back as often as we can, and we hope that you will look in on us whenever/if you are in Dorchester.

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NEW WEBMASTER, NEW WEBSITE! By the time this magazine arrives Leigh should have a “new look” website. At the time of writing our new webmaster Russell Jepson is putting the finishing touches to it.

To find out all the latest news and forthcoming events go to www.leighvillage.org.uk/ We would like to welcome Andrew & Carol Little and Jonathan & Kate Dixon.

Both couples have recently moved into South Street, Leigh. We hope their respective moves have gone smoothly.

EVENTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO IN LEIGH IN NOVEMBER ARE: Saturday 4th November CHRISTMAS FAIR, The Old Vicarage – 10.30am Sunday 5th November CHURCH BREAKFAST, St Andrew’s Church, Leigh – 9.00 - 11.00am Tuesday 7th November CHURCH COFFEE MORNING, St Andrew’s Church, Leigh – 10.30am Friday 10th November – POPPY APPEAL TALK, “The RAF Raid on Karlsruhe 2/3 Feb 1945”, Leigh Village Hall – 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Sunday 12th November – REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE, St Andrew’s Church, Leigh – 10.50 am Monday 20th November MOVIOLA, “Churchill”, Leigh Village Hall, 7.00pm for 7.30pm start Tuesday 21st November LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL MEETING, Leigh Village Hall – 7.30pm …AND IN DECEMBER : Saturday 16th December, “POP-UP SHOP AND CAFÉ”, Pogles Wood – 12 noon - 3pm (everyone welcome to come for tea/cake)

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THE WITCHES OF LEIGH The lovely days of autumn are rustling past in a shower of red and yellow leaves…..but there are still blackberries in the hedge rows around the beautiful Miz Maze - berries are full of health giving vitamin C. I feel sure that the wise women of Leigh used blackberry juice as a source of vitamins.

It seems impossible that people associated wickedness with this peaceful place but Barbara Boswell’s book reports that a 1620 map of Leigh’s Miz Maze (now in the British Museum, London) has written on it the words “Witches’ Coven”.

The word ‘witches’ we now associate with people – usually women – with supernatural powers for good or evil.

The Old English origins of the word is ‘wicce’ or ‘wicca’ meaning a woman (or a man) practising magic. Later came the idea that the female ‘wicce’ had dealings with the devil. But may they not have been gifted wise women with healing skills derived from a knowledge of plants? People have always been afraid or jealous of things they do not understand feeling that such things must therefore be dangerous. If such groups were feared or ostracised by the local folk, it would be natural to meet away from the village on a nearby hill - like the

We urgently need volunteers to help at the Wriggle Valley Lunch Club which takes place every 3rd Tuesday of the month at Leigh Village Hall.

Miz Maze - from which one could see the approach of others.

It is ironic that today we still use h e r b a l remedies – arnica is one – described as ‘alternative medicines’.

This word ‘coven’ was, I discovered, originally a variant of the word ‘convent’, meaning a religious company especially of the Twelve Apostles. Both words derive from the Latin meaning a coming together of people of either gender…….simply a gathering.

The association of ‘coven’ with evil came later with the meaning of a gathering of witches.

Witches now have an honoured place in literature and witches costumes are a favourite over Hallowe’en.

It is ironic that herbal remedies are much valued in our modern medical world. Moreover the Women’s Institute, a hundred year old organisation which plays a unique role in giving women educational chances, has on its local banner a witch on a broomstick.

Now there’s vindication for our much maligned witches of Leigh.

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Our next CHURCH BREAKFAST will be on Sunday, 5th November. Join us in the church between 9 and 11am for good food and good company. You will be able to choose from Bacon Baps, Sausage Baps, Veggie Baps, Poached Eggs, Croissants, Toast and tea or coffee. Just pop in, have breakfast, have a chat, read the paper, and make a donation.

The following Tuesday, 7th November starting at 10.30 am, is our next COFFEE MORNING, again in the church. These events really are very popular and all sorts of people from all sorts of places come there for tea, coffee, cake and conversation. Dogs are welcome too!

Sunday, 12th November is REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY. We always share our service with Chetnole and this year it will be held in Leigh starting at 10.50 am.

Anne Reason and Eddie Upton Churchwardens

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A trip up to London in September saw Becky Elford win the coveted NAPA BEST MANAGER AWARD for her support of the activity programme at the Old Vicarage.

There were over 150 entries this year for the NAPA awards and we are very proud of Becky to win this for The Old Vicarage.

On 14th October we invited representatives from every church in the Benefice to join us tea and to take away with them a sack of spring bulbs to plant in their churchyard. The bulbs were bought with money raised from our 1950s tea party as a gift that keeps on growing. When Spring comes along please take photographs of the churchyards and send them in so we can see how they grew!

some of our residents a “night out”. We were delighted to get so many there and a great time was had by all. We raised £300 for our funds. Grateful thanks to the wonderful choir and to everyone who supported us. we have our On , so do come and join us.

We have some great stalls both old and new to get you ready for Christmas!

On we will be holding our annual , led by Tony Durkin. We will be remembering all those who we have lost over the last year. performed by the staff

On 27th September we welcomed the Casterbridge Male Voice Choir to Leigh Village Hall. We arranged this concert to raise money towards our defibrillator and to give

, complete with a donkey!

Lastly, please save your 2017 calendars as we can use the pictures in craft sessions.

Bring them along to the office in January 2018.

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FANCY WINNING A DELICIOUS TURKEY FOR YOUR CHRISTMAS LUNCH!?

Pearce Energy have kindly donated a turkey to be raffled to raise funds for the WRIGGLE VALLEY SENIOR CITIZENS' LUNCH CLUB. The raffle tickets will go on sale for the first time at the regular Senior Citizens' lunch on Tuesday 21st November (always on the 3rd Tuesday of the month).

Thereafter tickets are available to buy from Bridge Stores in Leigh or from a member of the Village Hall Committee.

The raffle will be drawn on Sunday 3rd December at the Wriggle Valley Senior Citizens' Christmas Lunch and the winner announced.

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arvest service on Friday 6th October was followed by a well attended supper at Church Farm.

I think a jolly evening was enjoyed by all judging by the noise. Many thanks firstly to Georgie Williams for opening her house to us all and being so welcoming.

Also many thanks to all the people that donated to the delicous meal , not only the main course puddings and wine but those that set it up and washed it all up!

By 9.30pm you would not have known we had been there. Thank you to all of you.

VILLAGE MEETING on Thursday November 9th 7.00pm in the church. All are welcome to come and discuss anything related to village life. Try to bring some of the new comers along.

One of the topics for discussion will be DO WE WANT A DEFIBRILLATOR ?

VILLAGE MEETING 7pm 7th November

Please keep your TEXTILE RECYCLING coming in to raise money to help with the up keep of the church: hats, bags, belts and shoes too. Spread the word.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN SURVEY. There was a very good response. The NP Steering Group are now analysing the results but basically the community thinks the Plan is on the right course. More information on page 30. Please note: if you are a landowner thinking of development for housing or business units, take a look at the Call for Sites, also on page 30.

“ROAD UP!” It’s the latest game. The rules are simple: see if you can get to a friend in Ryme, or back from the A37 before next Easter. It’s free, and anyone can play, courtesy of Wessex Water. It’s set to outdo Mornington Crescent with its tortuous routes and leave the “ ” team standing. Just to help matters along BT decided to dig at the same time.

But to prevent any cynicism setting in they have cleared up and gone (for the time being anyhow). Just to prove that utilities planners do talk to each other? Still, in six month’s time we’ll be looking forward to years of uninterrupted water supply.

Hmmm.

LISTEN OUT FOR THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ringing out again from St. Andrew’s. Was it a dream in an after lunch snooze, or did I hear 12 o’clock chiming mid-afternoon? Assuming it was the mechanism being tested rather than hallucination it suggests the restoration and repair work must be near completion, and our iconic village sound will return. We will know for certain by the time this magazine arrives through our doors. The omens are favourable.

LOOK OUT FOR ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP on the television in the New Year. The team has visited the Ark. It’s always fun to see locations that you know on the box (or flat screen!). The Ark is now under new management. As well as the interesting antiques they do a very nice tea/coffee and cake. Reliable sources have also informed me that the breakfast is pretty good too. Give it a try, why not?

SADLY, we have to mourn the passing of Geoff Read. Our sympathies go out to his family and friends. Geoff would be seen daily walking the village with his little dog, Tetley, and latterly of course on his own.

Always ready to stop for a chat, Geoff would often leave a bag of freshly picked vegetables on the gate when he passed by. He will be missed.

Lastly, but by no mean least, we wish the Wriggle Valley Magazine and all that sail in her, a very happy 300th edition and 30th birthday; we look forward to the next 30 years.

John Ferretter

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Remake of a 1949 Ealing classic of the same name, which itself was based on a real-life incident that occurred in 1941 on the Hebridean island of Eriskay when the SS Politician ran aground. The tale of how a group of local Scottish islanders raided a shipwreck for its consignment of 24,000 cases of whisky quickly became legend 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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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, YETMINSTER Remember, Remember.....

There will be a short service of REMEMBRANCE on Saturday, 11th November, at 10.30am at the Triangle. On Sunday 12th November, our REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY SERVICE starts at 10.50am, in the Church.

On Sunday 5th November our ALL SAINTS SERVICE will start at 11am, and will be followed by a glass of sherry.

On Friday 10th November, at 7.30pm in St Andrews Church, local rock, pop and country musician JO BURT will perform an acoustic set by candlelight. Jo has been a professional musician for over 40 years, touring the world with acts such as Freddie

Mercury and the Troggs. In this community event, he will perform some of his best loved songs and some of his new work, see www.joburt.co.uk. Tickets are £10 to include a drink, available at the Spar, Old Gallery Cafe and White Hart in Yetminster, or from John Summers on threevalleyscurate@yahoo.com.

Book early as this is expected to sell out. Proceeds to St Andrew’s church.

Our next PCC MEETING will be held on Monday 13th November in the Trim Room, Jubilee Hall, at 7.30pm. This is an open meeting, and anyone can attend to hear how we manage your church.

Your churchwardens David Gould and Clare Lindsay.

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NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT

NEW SIGNAGE & NOTICEBOARD Thanks to the efforts of a group of residents, support from local councillors and the cooperation of DCC Highways, Beer Hackett now has additional traffic signage and road markings - helping to encourage vehicles

to drive carefully through our small hamlet.

An application is underway to the Big Lottery Fund 'Awards for All' grant scheme to support the installation of a new village notice board and information point.

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Yetminster's church clock has been repaired - as you may have heard. The clock is over 350 years old and very rare. According to the experts who restored it, there is only one other like it in Britain and when it was installed, in 1682, it must have been cutting-edge technology. In those days few people in a small village could tell the time so the clock has no face. Instead, the chiming of the bells marked the hours for the people working in the fields and in their homes, and also helped travellers find their way to the village after dark.

After another 200 years the clock was upgraded to play God Save The Queen every three hours. Mr and Mrs Arthur Williams generously paid for the new carillon which is a few bells short of the full musical scale so the tune lacks a note as a result. The clock first played to celebrate Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897.

Since then, time had taken its toll on the machinery and the clock fell silent in 2015.

This year, thanks to the generosity of Yetminster neighbours, it was repaired and restored, and rededicated by the Rector, the Reverend Tony Gilbert, at the Wine &

Chimes evening on October 27, when the door to the stone spiral staircase in the church turret was open to all who wanted to have the Hogwarts-like adventure of climbing up to see the clock in action.

THE GREAT JAM JAR CHALLENGE Restoring the clock cost a bit more than we anticipated, and, in addition, we need to repair the stonework of the tower.

Everyone can help by joining the GREAT JAM JAR CHALLENGE. All you have to do is get a jam jar and start filling with 5p pieces.

You will benefit because you will at last have a good use for this particularly pesky coin and the village will benefit because an average jam jar will hold about ÂŁ15 in 5ps.

So everybody wins. And it's a competition!

You can fill as many jars as you like, the competition will run until Christmas 2018 and the winner will receive a splendid (and age-appropriate) prize We are also open to individual donations and if you'd like to give directly to the ST ANDREW'S RESTORATION FUND please contact me, David Gould, (dggould@waitrose.com or 8738140) or David Price, our Treasurer (872136).

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NEWS FROM YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT Our final event for this year, on Sunday 10th December at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, is a very welcome return of the Farnham Maltings theatre company, who gave us such a treat with ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ last year. This time their play is called ‘BRILLIANCE’, a comedy about the arrival of electricity in a village hall in the 1960’s. Here’s a brief description: “It's winter 1963. Everyone is gathering in the village hall. Daisy places her hand on the switch, presses it down, and life is never the same again. Long after its arrival in the city, the slow process of rural electrification is starting to illuminate every corner and crevice of village life. As the dark evenings hold us in, 240 volts of alternating current and the humble electric light bulb allow us to gather and sing long into the night. Brilliance is a theatrical event that celebrates progress and change in a bright new world”.

This will be a ‘cabaret’ style performance, with the audience seated at tables and the performers in amongst them, and it promises to be a memorable experience. Tickets are £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s, available to pre-order by email now. We are limited to 80 tickets for this show, and over 50 have already been sold, so please order soon if you want to come. The duration will be around 90 minutes, plus an interval, and there will be a bar serving wine and soft drinks. We are indebted to Artsreach for subsidising this performance, and allowing us to provide high-quality live theatre at affordable

prices. Their website is well worth a visit, and it lists many other shows throughout Dorset.

If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to get information about our events, and an opportunity to reserve tickets in advance, please email us: ycp873@gmail.com.

We are now in a position to offer grants to local organisations, so if you have a project which would benefit from extra funds please email us with the details.

In the last couple of years we have made grants to a number of local groups including the Scouts, Guides, School, Art for All and the Wriggle Valley Cricket Club. We have also bought equipment to improve the Jubilee Hall facilities, including a fridge/freezer, coffee machine, and a baby changer. Other donations include contributions towards the church clock repairs and a memorial bench for the sports field.

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"YETMINSTER FLYER RESCUE MISSION"

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Over the past month local helicopter commander Amy Gilmore has swapped her home village of Yetminster for the more dramatic landscape of flying rescue missions over hurricane devastated Caribbean islands.

As Flight Commander in charge of the Royal Navy’s 216 Flight, Lieutenant Flight Commander Lieutenant Amy Gilmore Royal Navy Amy Gilmore Royal Navy’s Wildcat with her husband Steve and Wildcat helicopter helicopter, and her group of engineers and operators left Yeovilton Naval Air most rewarding. We have been able to make a Station in May to forward base themselves in real difference in helping the local people British ships RFA Wave Knight then RFA Mounts recover from the devastation these hurricanes Bay close to British overseas territories in the have caused“, said Amy. ”I’ve been involved in Caribbean in anticipation of the annual hurricane disaster relief before, but nothing I’ve seen season. before compares to this. The British Virgin Amy has been in the vanguard of the UK’s Islands have been particularly hard hit, and I rescue efforts since category five hurricanes really hope they are able to get themselves back Irma, Katya and Jose struck the area in early on their feet soon”.

September, helping British dependencies with Manufactured in Yeovil, her their rescue efforts. Pictured with her husband Wildcat helicopter has been invaluable in Steve in Curacao before the hurricanes struck conducting initial damage assessments, search the Caribbean, Amy’s ship was pre-positioned in and rescue missions, opening up local airports the region ready to react to any potential and load lifting tonnes of much needed food and disaster. water into isolated parts of the islands. “More “With two of the most powerful recorded powerful than its Lynx predecessor, the Wildcat hurricanes hitting the islands in short order, it also is very nimble and is able to squeeze into has been a terrible time for all the people out areas which larger aircraft would not be able to here. Whilst this has been the most demanding get to. With over 90 flying hours in September flying I have ever conducted, it has also been the this has made a phenomenal contribution to the wide range of rescue work we have been able to provide”. One spectacular rescue mission saw Amy and her team safely winch a mother and two children from the hull of a capsized merchant vessel, resulting in significant coverage in social media, online and in the national press.

As the area stabilises Amy is looking forward to getting home after a busy 7 months away.

“Steve’s been sending me copies of the Wriggle Valley magazine to keep me up to date with goings on at home. Once it all calms down out here I’m looking forward to getting back to the village in time for Christmas."

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YETMINSTER AND RYME INTRINSECA PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN’S BLOG Evening All !

Another month gone and we seem to be in the run-up to Christmas. Wallto-wall Christmas cards and mince pies everywhere. I’m a mince pie monster but have managed to stave them off (for the moment !)

The Parish Council said goodbye to John Howes last month. John had worked hard for the village in his fairly short time on the council, and we wish him and Mary well in ’retirement’, although we’ll still see them around. But as one door closes, another one opens and we welcomed Judi Cooper on to the council. Many will know her as she and Alan have lived in Yetminster for 15 years and it’s good to have Judi on board.

Being a Parish Councillor isn’t always easy and does require a bit of time commitment, but it is very rewarding to be able to help the community remain vital. We still have two casual vacancies, please come and talk to any of the councillors (I’m on 872846) if you think

you have a couple of hours a month to spare. You won’t regret it, honestly.

Once again, Ryme Road is being dug up and this must be frustrating to everyone, especially the residents in Ryme Intrinseca. Wessex Water had to replace the main at some stage and all we can do is try to be patient and help them finish the job as soon as they can.

Not easy I appreciate.

Couple of bits of good news though, Charlie who lives in Leigh but attends St Andrews has won an award for work for the 2017 Dorset Best Kept Village Awards - very well done Charlie, and I heard through the grapevine that our Spar shop has been nominated for a Retailer of the Year Award, so well done to Tony and his team.

Thanks go to everyone who filled in the Neighbourhood Plan questionnaire and if you’re having fireworks – keep safe.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN SURVEY Of 570 questionnaires sent out, there were 194 returns completed (153 on paper and 41 online). That is just over a third, which in survey terms is extremely good.

The norm for a public survey is 10-15% max.

So at 34% we have more than doubled the “normal” maximum response. So a big thank you to everyone who took the time to fill in their survey and post their replies.

Early analysis of the tick-box questions shows that people support the direction the Neighbourhood Plan is taking but do not want wind farms in the parish, nor a new village hall. There was a great deal of interesting feedback in the comment boxes which will take a little longer to analyse. At first glance however, it seems people want some more clarification on what is a ”vision” and why the end date of 2036 has been chosen. This will all be taken into

account in producing the next draft of the plan.

The detailed results will be reported as soon as possible. In the meantime thank you again to everybody for your contributions.

Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group yetminsterplan@gmail.com

CALL FOR SITES Work on the Neighbourhood Plan has now advanced to the point where the Steering Group is looking for sites to accommodate a limited amount of additional housing and employment over the next 20 years or so.

We are therefore inviting land owners to propose sites for development. These may be green field land, sites for redevelopment, or buildings for conversion to residential or employment use.

If you wish to suggest a site, you will find additional information and an application form in the Neighbourhood Plan section of the parish website: yetminsterparishes.gov.uk. Alternatively you can request a copy by emailing

yetminsterplan@gmail.com, or by writing to the Neighbourhood Plan Steering Committee, c/o/ YRIPC, Wriggle House, Church Street, Yetminster. DT9 6LG

Deadline for submissions: 30th November 2017

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CHAIRMAN’S CHAT - 30th ANNIVERSARY It is with great pride that I have the opportunity to share with you this momentous occasion of the 30th Anniversary of the Wriggle Valley Magazine’s inception with this, the 300th Edition of the magazine.

I have been Chairman of the magazine for over six years filling the huge shoes left by Dr John Tuke. The magazine has evolved from being a church orientated magazine to a community magazine and even in my short mornings, voluntary organisations, time it has undergone some village halls and much more. dramatic changes the We count on these most impressive being volunteers to devote the production in their skills, time and glossy colour. energy to make such a The magazine is significant ANNIVERSARY supported by an contribution to the outstanding community and help committee of enrich our lives. volunteers, a brilliant The magazine is EDITIONS Editor and an army of not perfect and we do very enthusiastic people not always get it right who deliver this free but the committee strives magazine to your door. to be worthy guardians of The local community such an important and useful heavily depends on willing volunteers publication which provides a bit of the who devote oodles of time and glue which keeps our local energy running the local parish community well informed and council, clubs and societies, the thriving. church, the magazine, coffee I have been privileged to work with some wonderful people in the Wriggle Valley Magazine family, some who sadly are no longer with us and I would like to finish by praising the late Dr John Fripp who made such a significant contribution to our team and who is sadly missed.

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THE EVOLUTION OF THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE On the cover of your Wriggle Valley Magazine this month is the magic number 300. At ten editions a year this amounts to 30 years of this excellent community magazine.

How did it start? I have been looking at the very first edition, produced by Peter Dobb of Yetminster, with the backing and support of a small committee, and the initial encouragement of the Rev’d Peter Hooper, Rector of Yetminster with Ryme Intrinseca and High Stoy at that time.

It was, at first, compiled on an Amstrad computer - remember them?

And learning how to work it was a steep learning curve for Peter and later on Keith Hall. But a very worthwhile start, I hope you agree. And the software and the hardware have progressed enormously. There have been a number of editors over the years, and they have been the mainstay, and I know Keith and I were happy to have been a part of this adventure for about fifteen years.

The earliest copies were put together by a very primitive ‘cut and paste’ process, and then printed and compiled at Creeds the printers of Bridport. This involved several trips each month down those little country lanes,

with proofs to be printed, read and corrected and then the finished product to be collected.. I think there were about 1000 copies for that first run.

The magazine had 28 pages, and the main headings were much the same as today. News of church services, village events, club news and interesting articles, and, most valuable, the advertisers.

Without the advertisers, there would not have been the financial support which enabled the magazine to be delivered free of charge to every home in the Benefice of seven villages. There also many individual donors who helped the initial launch. The deliveries were made by a willing team of volunteers, to whom we owe a huge debt of gratitude.

This is still underpinning the whole project, and without so much voluntary help, it could never have survived.

There were some highlights over the years. We were very excited to receive a handwritten postcard from the Bishop of Salisbury at the time, Dr John Baker, complimenting us on such an interesting and valuable production.

Later on we entered the Magazine in a national competition and it came 7th. A bad memory was having a local power cut as we were producing a winter

edition. We had an array of candles on the cover to remind us of the difficulties!

The Magazine encouraged local talents, by commissioning original artwork for the cover each month, and for the village headings, depicting some aspect of each village. Nowadays, we have some excellent photographs on the covers, and the diversity is amazing, but still with links to the communities where they happen.

There have been huge advances made in the production - all colourprinting, and many more pages, but the title, which started as the Yetminster with Ryme Intrinseca and High Stoy Magazine, has remained as The Wriggle Valley Magazine for many years.

Thanks to Bella and all of her team who are helping produce Number 300.

Let us hope the Wriggle Valley Magazine will be around for another 30 years.

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Cover photo: Bonfire in St Peter’s churchyard by Ian Wood

Nicholas Clegg Our magnificent Wriggle Valley, looking north from Batcombe Down

OUR GLORIOUS WRIGGLE VALLEY

Monthly editor's musings.

The concerts and the fetes.

The quizzes and the parties, those most important dates.

When Batcombe will be busy with jumble sales and teas, The gardens and the friary nestled in the trees.

Hermitage and Hilfield may be rather small, but lots of things are happening in their own village hall.

Leigh has lots to offer from food fairs, arts and shows, and Christmas fairs just bursting with glitter, crafts and bows Chetnole keeps us busy, it puts on many a play. (and for somewhere rather pretty; note the greasy spoon cafe).

Yetminster is the biggest and there's often something on.

Just check it in the diary and come and join the fun And we must not forget the small village known as Ryme.

No hall, no pub, no shops there but we still have a merry time.

St Andrews school is special, a place where kids can thrive.

It's full of fun and learning from the moment you arrive.

And for the ones much older, The Old Vicarage offers care.

Its doors are always open, they have so much to share.

At the heart of every village the churches welcome all, they even have a service for creatures great and small.

Lets not forget the Brownies, the cubs and scouts and guides.

The clubs the groups and outings, the choice is broad and wide.

So thank you to the people who edit print and chop.

Who scan in all the photo's, who check and read and crop.

Thanks to the advertisers, the businesses and pubs who tell us what they offer and tempt us with their grub.

And in each little village is a willing volunteer, who delivers to our doorstep this mag' we hold so dear.

And now the mag' is thirty we all would like to say we thinks it's very special and we hope it's here to stay! www.janmillwardp oetry.com

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29 YEARS 30

Our glorious Wriggle Valley, the mag' packed full of news.

From all the local villages, so much for us to choose.

Nicholas Clegg

Our thirty years is a mere speck in the millions of years of our Solar System

1300 magazines are delivered to nine villages and hamlets in the Wriggle Valley

THANK YOU ONE & ALL "The Wriggle Valley Magazine has been delivered throughout the year, every year for 30 years, free of charge to all our readers in the Wriggle Valley.

The print run for every issue is now 1300 copies. We, the management committee, could not achieve this without the support of an "army" of around 70 volunteers - the Village Representatives, who submit your news items and articles to Editor Bella, and the teams of Distributors who put magazines through letterboxes,in all weathers. Thank you, one and all.

Should you dear reader, lay awake at night, wondering how the [not insignificant] costs of production and printing are covered - wonder no more! We have our wonderful Advertisers to thank, for a steady

stream of income which keeps the books balanced. We thank you, and wish you everlasting prosperity!

As you may know, a good number of local traders and small businesses have supported The WVM for many years, for which we are very grateful.

Our objective is to provide an attractive, informative community news magazine which also serves as a low priced advertising platform to a wide range of local businesses and services.

No advertisers = no magazine simple!! When you need the services of a trusted trader, look no further than the "Register of Advertisers" at the back of the magazine."

Adverts from the first edition of the magazine. Some businesses are still trading… and some are not!

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

END OF OCTOBER Fri

27 Going Batty for Halloween

2-4pm

Sherborne Museum

Sat

28 Spooky sausages, songs & stories campfire

5-7pm

Pogles Wood

am

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster

Churchyard clear up Sun

29 The New Beats - live music

4-6pm

White Hart, Yetminster

Tues

31 Quiz

7pm

White Hart, Yetminster

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh WI Wildlife Photography Brian Pettit

NOVEMBER Thur

2

Hospital Blues: nursing in Sherborne during WW1

2.30pm

Raleigh Hall, Digby Road Sherborne

Fri

3

Yetminster Community Project Quiz

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sat

4

Christmas Fair

10.30am

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Greasy Spoon CafĂŠ for Save the Children

10am-12

Chetnole Village Hall

Sun

5

Church breakfast

9-11am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Mon

6

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Garden design trouble shooting

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

7

Coffee morning/Bring & Buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club Living in Egypt Janet Diamond

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Film Night Whiskey Galore

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed

8

Yetminster History Society Coffers, Clysters, Comfrey & Coifs

2.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Thur

9

Ryme Village meeting

7pm

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme

Fri

10 Poppy Appeal Talk RAF raid on Karlsrule 2/3 Feb 1945

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster

10-3pm

Pogles Wood

Jo Burt, guitarist & singer Sat

11 John Muir Award Day Murder Mystery Night

White Hart Yetminster

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Tues Fri Sat Mon Tues Wed Fri Wed

14 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society AGM & Christmas Display 17 Sherborne Museum presents Hidden in the Home 18 Artsreach Event - Roma/Jazz music 20 Leigh Moviola Churchill 21 WVWG Diamond Exploration in Arctic Canada Tony White 22 Drama by Jim Cartwright 24 Leigh Discussion Club Annual Dinner 29 Woodland Wednesday

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Gable Court, Yetminster

7.30pm 7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

7.30pm 3-6pm

Hermitage Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

10.30am 7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

DECEMBER Sat Sun

2 3

Mon

4

Tues

5

Wed

6

Sat

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Sun

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Sun Mon Fri

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Sat Mon

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Wed Fri Sun

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Christmas Bingo Senior Citizens' Christmas Lunch Book Launch A Chetnole Tale Linda Carroll Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Christmas Party Coffee morning/Bring & Buy Leigh Discussion Club Quiz & Competitions Yetminster History Society Christmas Party Christmas Flower Arranging Demonstration YCP Brilliance Farnham Maltings Theatre Company Carol Service Carol Service Stanchester Quire Christmas Concert Pop up Shop & CafĂŠ Christmas Panto performed by staff Carol Service, mulled wine Nativity Play with real donkey Carol Service

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster 10am-12

Chetnole Village Hall

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7pm

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme Yetminster Methodist Chapel Leigh Village Hall

12-3pm

Pogles Wood Old Vicarage, Leigh

6.30pm

St Peter's Church, Chetnole Old Vicarage, Leigh St Andrew's Church, Leigh

6pm

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

JANUARY Tues

2

Coffee morning/Bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Mon

8

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Growing Veg in small places

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

9

Leigh Discussion Club Shipwrecks Selwyn Williams

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat

20 Jazz Café Spike Drivers

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Fri

26 WV Players Panto Goes West

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat

27 WV Players Panto Goes Wes

2.30pm & Leigh Village Hall 7.30pm

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GENERAL EVENTS GENERAL NEWS

General News THE INTER VILLAGE COMPETITION 2017 T h e

final event of this year’s competition was the Quiz which was held in the Chetnole Village Hall. A full house of quizzers battled Alex Reek and his t e a m ’ s themed questions. A huge thank you to them for keeping us guessing, inventing, but for some knowing all.

Congratulations to the winning team led by Ray Dickerson from Hermitage. They will be setting the Quiz in 2018.

The Competition this year was sadly diluted, partly by the weather, school holidays and old age. Yetminster won a well fought croquet match, both the men’s and ladies’ skittles whilst ‘the rest’ took the Short Mat Bowls and the Quiz of course.

THE INTER VILLAGE CUP was presented to Pat Simms on behalf of Yetminster. In spite of the ups and downs of this year’s competition, I would like to salute and thank the team captains for their perseverance and sheep dog determination in rounding up and collecting their players into the competition ring!

THE FUTURE: I have decided to step down from running t h e Competition.

The idea started in 2004 mainly as a vehicle for many of us to communicate with the next door village and I believe that this has worked especially amongst the more sporty amongst us.

14 years later there is evidence of many changes: Leigh Village has a new Hall which boasts a thriving table tennis and short mat bowls sections. Chetnole, a prize Petanque park, whilst Yetminster supports a SMB team and an expanding tennis and croquet group. I see no reason why the competition should not continue, but organised by the respective players - unless someone is willing to step up and take the reins.

That leaves the Quiz; I am happy to continue setting up this event but need your feed back.

Do we maintain the status quo or should we make an expanded inter village event. i.e. A competition between teams from Leigh, Chetnole, Hermitage, Yetminster, Rhyme Intrinsica and Batcome/Hilfield.

Let me know your thoughts, julianturnbull@btinternet.com If I hear nothing I will do nothing.

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JO BURT - ACOUSTIC BY CANDLELIGHT on Friday 10th November 2017 St Andrew's Church in Yetminster are proud to present Jo Burt (Freddie Mercury, The Troggs - and many more!) and the fabulous backing vocalists from his full band, Kathy and Antonia, in an atmospheric night of exhilarating acoustic music and rich harmonies; raising money for the upkeep of the church.

In the beautiful surroundings of St Andrew's Church, ablaze with candlelight, Jo and the girls will entertain the audience with acoustic versions of his own music - in his trademark positive, uplifting style - and no doubt there will be an amusing story or two from his fascinating rock & roll past. The show also includes Jo's own versions of some of the biggest hits that shaped his career (a stunning version of The Troggs 'Love is All Around' and a beautiful 'psycho-country' version of Black Sabbath's 'Paranoid' which needs to be heard to be believed, for example).

Drinks are available - the first of which is included in the ticket price. For subsequent drinks we would be grateful if audience members would make a donation towards the upkeep of the church itself.

Paper tickets are available from The Old

CALLING ALL PHOTOGRAPHERS Interested in photography but not sure where to go or how to start? Wish you knew like-minded enthusiasts with whom you could go out on a photo shoot?

Why not join the Sherborne Bradford Abbas Camera Club? We are a group of about 30 members who meet at 7.30pm in the Village Hall in Bradford Abbas on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month between September and May. The annual programme includes guest speakers, competitions, photo shoots and workshops.

It is a friendly and supportive group which covers all

Gallery CafĂŠ, The White Hart pub or Spar shop in Yetminster - or by telephoning the curate on 01935 872 414. Online tickets can be purchased at skiddle.com (search Jo Burt).

For full information on Jo Burt and his amazing musical history, including music and video links, please see his website at www.joburt.co.uk. levels and types of photography from beginner to winner.

The emphasis is on e n j o y i n g camera work and improving tech nique, although we do hope to do well in inter-club competitions!!!

Check us out on our new website at www.sbacameraclub.co.uk or call Elizabeth Jubb on 01935 873397. The next meeting will be on Tuesday 14 November and if you would just like to turn up you will be made most welcome. th

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Leigh & Terri are pleased to announce the opening of their new ventureOpening 1st November Don’t worry customers and friends we have no intention of giving up our proper jobs as Landlord and Landlady(chef) at the Kings Arms, Thornford.

Since Oakleigh Farm shop closed Terri has missed her real passion in life cooking proper homemade pies, pasties, cream cakes, faggots, jams and chutneys etc using locally sourced ingredients.

When the chance came to take over Old Boyles School room, High Street, Yetminster we jumped at the opportunity to open a Fine food & Deli shop. will be stacked full of homecooked cold meats and cheeses sliced to your requirements, homemade pork & meat pies, proper faggots, pasties and sausage rolls various delicious meat pies including Steak & kidney, steak & ale and

chicken & ham using Granny May’s trusted recipes, we have a selection of Gluten Free, Dairy Free & vegetarian pies, pasties & cakes.

With such a wonderful harvest of fruit and vegetables this year we have a huge selection of homemade jams & chutneys.

The importance of using locally sourced meats has always been a priority with Leigh & Terri, supporting our farmers and keeping food miles to a minimum. We are pleased to use Wayne Pullen Butchers of Milborne Port for our meat which we will use in our pies and we will also have a selection for sale on our fresh meat counter.

With Christmas just around the corner Terri will be making Christmas cakes, puddings and mincemeat in various sizes, mince pies, yule logs & much more festive goodies with options of Gluten Free, Dairy Free and vegetarian. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

Our 2018 season will commence again in the new year and this time we have two new bands and two re-visiting bands.

Our first concert is on when we introduce ‘ This band has been booked following strong recommendations from some of our villagers and consists of guitars, drums and vocals playing popular bluesy and traditional music from the deep south of America.

Our second concert is on presenting our second new band with Pete Canter has been playing the saxophone since 1980 and his Sky Ensemble band brings together contemporary jazz, latin and folk influence and features flute and strings alongside saxophone and rhythm section.

On we are delighted to bring back Jeremy Huggett with his band the Jeremy played for us in our 2016 Jazz Cafe when he came with his Harlem 5 band and presented us with a scintillating evening of traditional jazz and blues. The Dart Valley Stompers was established in 2005 and plays New Orleans jazz and music from the 20s and 30s. Jeremy is undoubtedly one of the best wind musicians in the country and the members of his band are all masters of their instruments.

Finally on we bring our 2018 season to a close with the return of Those of you who came to their gig earlier this year will remember their performance with a great deal of pleasure and we immediately received requests for a return visit. Well here they are!

Tickets for these concerts will be available approx. four weeks before the event and details will appear on the posters and in the WVM. We hope you will all enjoy the programme selected and look forward to seeing all our regular friends as well as many new ones.

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So, St Andrew’s CE Primary School has seen many fresh faces this term, new school starters and new teachers, along with a new PTFA committee.

I'd like to introduce myself, Cher Baker, as the new chair of PTFA. I have three children in school and have recently taken over from Elaine Pennington who has been our Chair for the last two years.

Elaine has donated so much of her time and effort to bring so much to the school. Over the last year alone, she and the rest of the committee have raised funds to pay towards the year six leavers’ hoodies, the reception class' book bags, ice creams on Sports and Panto Days and given money towards art and design, and class resources in school. Alongside this ,Elaine has organised some outstanding events

including discos, fun runs a n d Christmas fairs, so I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Elaine on behalf of the school, teachers, governors, parents and children. You have brought so much pleasure and happiness to the pupils at school. Here's hoping that I can fill those m a s s i v e shoes.

So looking ahead to the future I already have some exciting news to share with you. I recently spoke to the big guy and he's kindly freed up some time so he can spend the day with us on 25th November for our CHRISTMAS FAIR, held at the school, 12noon -2pm 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. I for one can't wait to meet him. 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 whilst he’s there, searching for that perfect 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 and even pop in and say hello to Santa himself.

Cher Baker, Chair

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We have been working on the results of the survey. These show no real differences in gender and nearly all responses were from Yetminster. It is clear that a significant number of respondents depend on the bus as their only means of transport although a number of residents have indicated that they are able to make casual arrangements which sometimes involve them having to use a taxi for part of their journey. All residents were prepared to contribute to any future travelling arrangements and it is evident that a significant number of residents were already clearly informed regarding the termination of the bus services.

We are due to meet Helen Reed, the NORDCAT manager at the end of the month to discuss the potential to increase their service and also, to explore how they can best help us. Obviously we will be using the results of the survey in our discussions so again, thank you, to all those who responded.

South West Coaches run a service which reaches Stoford from Yeovil and we have written to them asking if this can be extended to serve our villages. We have also contacted the major supermarkets to see if they are prepared to help with some form of transport but the response has been disappointing.

FREE CHILDCARE? Could you be eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare a week for your 3 or 4 year old?

All parents get 15 hours of free childcare a week for their 3 or 4 year old, but some working parents can now get up to 30 hours free childcare a week.

To claim each parent must earn at least £120 a

Additionally, and again disappointingly, we have had no response (either from drivers or potential users!) to our “Get to Work” car sharing initiative and have therefore decided not to pursue this as there appears to be no demand for it.

To use the NORDCAT service you need to register – 01258 473154 - for an annual fee of £5 and you can then ring to book a seat at least a day before you want to travel – the good news is that you can use your Bus Pass if you have one. There is also an established Car Share scheme in Dorset and this may help those who need to make a journey on a non bus day. Details of this, can be found at -liftshare.com/uk/community/dorset Finally don’t forget that Helping Hands is there to help with Hospital and other similar appointments and they can be reached on 01963 210953.

WVT Group–07941518772 or at wvtgbus@gmail.com Wriggle Valley Transport Group supporting, Yetminster, Ryme Intrinseca, Leigh, Chetnole and Bradford Abbas

week. You can use the funding to pay for any child minders, pre-schools, nurseries, play groups and out-of-school clubs registered to the scheme.

To see the full eligibility criteria, how to apply for January 2018, or to see when you can claim, visit www.dorsetforyou.co m/30 hours.

You can also contact Dorset County Council’s

Family Information Service on 01305 221066.

Anna Guest, Communication & Information Officer

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MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Just a quick message to say a massive thank you to each and everyone of you who donated, helped out and attended the Macmillan coffee morning I held at St Andrew’s CE Primary School last month.

I had so much fun organising and its with great pride that I let you all know we raised an outstanding £403.62. I was completely overwhelmed by the support I received and it’s thanks to you all that we raised such an amazing amount of money. This is such a life changing illness and one I hold close to my heart. Here's to Macmillan coffee morning 2018!!!!

Cher Baker

The Association raises money for local organisations and is non-profit making and run entirely with voluntary support This year we received applications 7.30pm in the Trim Room at the for grant funding from Abbey Radio, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. Everyone is The St Andrews Clock Appeal, Art for welcome to join us and we will use the All, the Wriggle Valley Junior Players, meeting to review the year and the Yetminster Methodist Church, the present the YFA grants to the Jubilee Hall, the Blackrock School of nominated groups.

Irish Dance and St Andrews School.

As always, we are looking for new These were in addition to a grant members to join the Committee and already made to Lewis Perry to assist would also ask you to support the 50 with his sailing experience.

Club Lottery, details of which are on It is realised that the costs the Fair pages on the Parish Website. involved with putting on the fair are a Barbara Driver, Chairman, YFA major constraint in our fund raising yetminsterfair@aol.com ability but we are pleased that, with contributions from the YFA 50 Club Lottery, we felt we would be able to 50 Club support all nine initiatives.

OCTOBER 2017 Our ANNUAL GENERAL 1st £50 No. 21 Mr. P. Dobb MEETING will be held on nd £30 No. 46 Mr. P. Moule 2 th WEDNESDAY, 29 November at rd 3

£20 No. 5

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Autumn has arrived at Pogles Wood; the leaves on the trees are turning and there’s a carpet of acorns under our lovely oak trees. We’ve been really busy!

In September we ran a very successful teachers training session in association with Twinkl and Kuloko Learning. We’ve welcomed several school groups and had some brilliant parties. We’ve been talking to schools about outdoor learning-themed school visits and outreach and have even got bookings for next year!

We’re in the process of planning a number of family events for 2018 -look out for a performance of William Barnes’ poems, a pre-history day in association with Sherborne Museum and talks/workshops by Luke Mouland on local history and researching family histories. Watch this space!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS FOR THE AUTUMN TERM: Saturday 16 Dec-12noon-3pm THE AMAZING POP UP SHOP AND CAFE comes to Pogles! During our Family Christmas Decorations Workshop, where you can make your own decorations using natural materials, there will be the opportunity to drop in to buy some hand made goodies and stay for cake and a coffee or tea (or maybe even soup or hot chocolate!)

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As well as our October half term holiday club, we are really pleased to be able to run a CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY ACTIVITY CLUB, 18 , 19 20 , 28 , 29 Dec. As the weather can be a bit unreliable at this time of year we are fortunate to be able to use St. Andrew’s Church, Leigh instead of Pogles Wood. It will be the usual mixture of crafts and outdoor activities using the churchyard and surrounding area. Half day 10am-12.30 or 12.30-3pm £7.50, full day 10am -3pm £15. Please email to book or download a booking form from our website.

WOODLAND WEDNESDAYS - 25th Oct and 29th Nov 12–3pm, £4 per child. Bring your picnic lunch. Drinks available.

JOHN MUIR AWARD days will be 21st Oct and 11th Nov 10am-3pm £12 per day.

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In Spring of 2016 Charlie asked us whether he would be able to take part in the Brave to Shave charity campaign to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Trust.

We were a little surprised that Charlie wanted to do this and when we asked him about it we expected him to say he wanted to do this challenge because he wanted to have a shaved head.! However, he told us that he wanted to do it because he had seen it advertised and thought it was a good cause, as we have been affected by cancer as a family and he wanted to help others so they could get the help they needed if any other people’s family members ever got cancer. We were quite shocked at his reply and so we decided to make a deal with him, that if he could raise 100.00 on his own, he could do the challenge. Charlie went to work straight away to raise the money. He made posters and went around the village asking for sponsorship, he also made cakes with his brother and sold them to people around the village. Before long he had raised the money easily himself and so we decided to let him continue with the challenge. He decided he wanted to do the actual challenge at The Old Vicarage Residential Care Home where I work and Charlie often volunteers with events held at the home. Charlie’s Great Grandmother also lived at The Old Vicarage. He wanted Gran to help with the shave.

In total Charlie raised by himself 259.63!

We were so proud of what he had achieved and for someone so young to want to do this.

He was a little nervous on the actual day and Gran did the first shave line. All the Residents present at the challenge were very impressed

by Charlie’s bravery and his thought of others.

In the summer of 2017, Mrs Berry approached us as she wanted to nominate Charlie in the category of “YOUNG PEOPLE’S AWARD” in the Dorset Community Action Best Village Awards 2017. We were thrilled that Charlie was getting recognition for his act of kindness and set about assisting Mrs Berry with the nomination.

In Sept 2017 we were contacted by the Awards and Charlie was invited to attend the award evening as a finalist. Charlie was really excited about the awards.

Charlie attended the awards and he was chosen as the winner for the “YOUNG PEOPLE’S AWARD”! Charlie was so shocked and quite overwhelmed as he never thought that his “Brave to Shave” would lead to this.

Charlie received a lovely certificate along with a cheque for £250.00 for St Andrews CE Primary School. Words cannot express how proud we are as parents for Charlie’s achievement.

Becky Elford, Charlie’s proud mum

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Have you heard of Universal Credit?

Universal Credit (or UC) is a new benefit that replaces six current means-tested benefits for people of working age who have a low income. You don't have to be out of work to get UC. You may be able to get it if you're working, sick or disabled, or caring for children or a disabled person.

The benefit replaces Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit, Income Support, Job Seeker’s Allowance and Employment and Support Allowance. All claims for the benefit will have to be made on-line.

UC has been introduced in stages across the country. Locally the scheme is administered by Yeovil Job Centre and anyone who is signing on for work will have to claim UC. People in work who currently receive one of the other benefits, such as

Housing Benefit, will have to claim UC if their circumstances change, for example if they move house.

Although the idea of simplifying the benefits system into one single benefit is a good one the introduction of UC is causing many problems. For example claimants have to wait at least six weeks (sometimes longer) for their first payment which is causing some people to get into debt including falling behind with their rent and consequently losing their home. Also many people do not have access to a computer or do not know how to use one so are finding the need to do everything online extremely difficult.

UC is a massive change to the benefits system and will affect many people in our community. If you need advice on this or any other issue call Citizens Advice on 0344 2451291. If necessary an appointment can be made to see an adviser at Sherborne CAB, the Manor House, Newland, DT9 3JL. Alternatively visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk, or our local website www.westdorsetca.org.uk

REACH OUT … in North Dorset

accompanying them to a local activity, or visiting them for a cup of tea and a chat. They can help people to find out about activities, groups and clubs in their area and to go along with them until they feel confident enough to do things by themselves.

Age UK Dorchester is seeking potential volunteers in the North Dorset area; and they should enjoy meeting people, be a good listener and have about an hour a week to spare.

If you would like to know more about the ‘Reach Out’ service in the North Dorset area or to volunteer for Age UK Dorchester in North Dorset, please contact: Jonathan Webber on 07833 084170 jwebber@ageukdorchester.org.uk

It’s a shocking statistic that one million older people go for a month without speaking to anyone, and half of all older people consider the television as their main form of company.

Age UK Dorchester offers a FREE ‘Reach Out’ service, which provides volunteers for older people who have become lonely and isolated, and which can occur for a variety of reasons such as bereavement, ill health, or loss of confidence.

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INTERESTING SHERBORNE MUSEUM EVENTS IN NOVEMBER HOSPITAL BLUES: NURSING IN SHERBORNE DURING WW1 Thursday 2ⁿd November at the Raleigh Hall Digby Road, Sherborne, 2.30 pm.

(Doors open 2.00pm)

The museum’s archivist, Luke Mouland, explores how Sherborne played a pivotal role in nursing the wounded during the First World War; its contribution sustained largely through the efforts of voluntary female labour. The town was not only the first in Dorset to register a Voluntary Aid Detachment but became the first in the country to adopt the “group system” and also pioneered the use of open-air treatment for victims suffering from gas poisoning and septic wounds. Sherborne’s important contribution in this regard can be brought to life through the artefacts, photographs and personal stories cared for

in the museum's collections. Entry is £5, but free to members. Tea and cake provided.

HIDDEN IN THE HOME: THE CONCEALED REVEALED ROADSHOW with Dr. Ceri Houlbrook at The Digby Memorial Hall on Friday 17th November 7.30pm: Doors open at 6.45pm) Over the years, houses have yielded some mysterious finds. Old shoes up chimneybreasts; mummified cats bricked up in walls; horse skulls buried under hearthstones. These objects had been deliberately concealed. But why? Dr Ceri Houlbrook has been querying this in her project The Concealed Revealed, working with Sherborne Museum, who hold a fascinating collection of concealed objects found locally. Ceri will be talking about these objects and asking if other local residents have found anything similar in their homes.

Some of the mysterious finds from the museum will be on display and a glass of wine and light refreshments will be available. Admission is by donation (suggested amount £5) and proceeds will go towards conservation at the museum.

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Since September 2016, St Andrew's CE Primary School have been teaching phonics and early reading with a literacy programme called Read Write Inc. Phonics. Children have made excellent progress and, importantly, are enthusiastic about reading.

Reading leader at the school, Fiona Payne told us: “The children in Reception are really keen to find out which letter sound comes next. Correct pencil grip and letter formation is encouraged from the start.

Children are able to progress at their own rate and repetition means that all children in all groups are able to succeed.”

WHAT IS READ WRITE INC. PHONICS AND HOW DOES IT WORK FOR EVERY CHILD? Read Write Inc. Phonics is a learn to read programme for children from Reception to Year 2 and for older children not yet reading fluently. Children are taught by reading level rather than age and in small groups. The most vulnerable are given extra one-to-one help every day to make sure they keep up with their classmates.

Ruth Miskin with Jane Prelogauskas, Headteacher & Fiona Payne Reading lead

The programme has had a positive impact on all children at the school. The staff are motivated and passionate. They teach children how to say, read and write sounds in an engaging and entertaining way, then give children books to read containing the sounds children know. The children read each book three times – this helps them read with understanding and fluency.

Teachers at the school read to their children every day – story time matters to them.

Children are immersed in real books, stories and poems. St Andrew's make sure all children become readers and writers.

They set their children up to develop a true life-long love of reading.

At St Andrew's, children’s sound and word knowledge shows continuous improvement and progression. In the government’s national test – called the Phonic Screening Check – 87% of children passed in 2017. Last year’s national average was 81%, the school really have impressed us and with their hard work and dedication will continue to do so.

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Our Church Communities NEWS FROM THE THREE VALLEYS’ TEAM backed up. Jumping out of the car he grabbed a boy and yelled, “What do you think you’re doing? That’s a new car and it’s going to cost you. Why did you do it”?

The boy stammered, “I’m sorry but I didn’t know what else to do. I threw the brick because no one would stop…’ In tears, he pointed to where his brother’s wheelchair has rolled off the curb and tipped over. He asked the stunned executive to help him get his brother into his wheelchair. “He’s hurt and he’s too heavy for me to lift”.

The shocked man lifted the disabled boy into the wheelchair and dabbed at his scrapes and cuts. “Thanks Mister”, the grateful child said. The man watched the boy push his brother home.

It was a slow walk back to his car. The damage was noticeable but the driver never repaired it. He kept it that way to remind himself: “Don’t go through life so fast that someone has to throw a brick at you to get your attention!”

God whispers in our souls and speaks to our hearts. Sometimes when we don’t have time to listen he has to throw a brick at us. Our choice to listen…..or not.

With my love and prayers.

Vicar Richard Nicholas Clegg

Dear Friends How the seasons move on. As I write this we are moving from the last few Harvest Thanksgivings into Remembrance, when we remember those who gave their lives in WW1 and WW2. We also remember those who have given their lives in conflicts since then, some very recently.

We remember their families and the stress and grief that the loss of a loved and cherished member of the family brings to them. A poignant time for many.

At the very beginning of December we celebrate Advent. Advent is a time to look forward expectantly to the coming of Our Lord. This also is a time to remember as we come into the glorious Christmas season. A busy time indeed, but we mustn’t be too busy to notice what is going on around us.

I came across this little story which highlights what I have been talking about, and felt I had to share it with you.

A young executive in his new Jaguar was watching the children darting out from between parked cars and slowed down when he thought he saw something. Suddenly a brick smashed into the Jag’s door! He braked and

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REMEMBRANCE

2nd SUNDAY BEFORE ADVENT

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10.15am CW Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion

10.50am Remembrance at Leigh 6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

9.30am Family Service 9.30am CW Holy Communion

10.15am Remembrance

HILFIELD LEIGH

6pm BCP Evensong

10.50am Remembrance

RYME INTRINSECA

10.15am CW Morning Prayer

6.30pm BCP Evensong

THORNFORD

9.30am Family Service 3pm BCP Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion 10.50am Remembrance

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11am CW 10.50am Holy Communion Remembrance 3pm All Souls Service

8.30am BCP Holy Communion 8am BCP Holy Communion

9.30am CW Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion 11am CW Holy Communion

9.30am CW Choral Holy Communion

9.30am CW Holy Communion

CW Common Worship BCP Book of Common Prayer

Extra and Week Day Services NOVEMBER Friday

10th November

Saturday Monday

11th November Every

Tuesday

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Thursday

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10.50am Remembrance

Bradford Abbas War Memorial with Thornford School 10.50am Remembrance Yetminster Triangle 6pm Compline YETMINSTER St Andrew’s Church 10am Lower Covey Toddlers' Service YETMINSTER St Andrew’s Church 2.30pm Holy Communion OLD VICARAGE LEIGH wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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WHO’S IN CHARGE ?

The other night I woke up thinking I had left the light on, only to discover that the brightness was from the brilliant full moon. It was really amazing especially that the moon has no light of its own – it only reflects the light from the sun. The other fact that I find amazing is that I could look on the almanac and find the actual time of not just the next full moon but the exact timing for years ahead.

Likewise if I go down to the coast I can obtain a little booklet giving the precise times of all the high and low tides at any particular place in the country – and in fact anywhere in the world. This is certainly far beyond anything that man can design.

As we look further into the wonders of the Universe and its creation it becomes more and more “mind boggling”"

Have a look at the hymn “Great God of Wonders” and it will confirm that God is not just the creator of the Universe but He is our creator too and continues to love us individually day by day..

Another important fact – Christmas is coming ! and our CHRISTMAS CAROL evening is on Monday 11th December at 7pm and this year it will be lead by Daniel England from Yeovil.

Hope to see you there .

Cliff Harris

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Our Church Communities Three Valleys Team Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG 01935 872600 e:3valleysoffice@gmail.com w:www.threevalleysteam.org

Team Rector: Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE 01935 873044 rector3valleys@gmail.com

Roman Catholic Services Roman Catholic Church The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL tel: (01935) 812021

Team Vicars Richard Kirlew richard.kirlew@btinternet.com

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01963 23570 John Summers threevalleyscurate@yahoo.com

HELPING HANDS 01963 210953

Yetminster Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev Mike John 24 Harbin Close, Yeovil BA21 5FS Tel: 01935 415837 email: revsup@gmail.com Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Marilyn Harris Tel: 01935 864232 Treasurer: Alec Reek, 17 Bucklers Mead, Yetminster.

Weekend mass times: Saturdays at 6.00pm Sundays 10.30am Holy Days 10.00am and 6.30pm Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. Email: sherbornerc@prcdtr.org.uk website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690 All services commence at 10:30am followed by coffee.

Preachers for November Nov 12th Rev Margaret Oxenham Nov 26th Mr David Webb.

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Tuesday to Saturday

7.30am Morning Prayer followed by silent prayer 8.30am Sung Eucharist 12.30pm Midday Prayer 5.15pm Evening Prayer, followed by prayer time Night Prayer arranged at supper

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Club News On the Slow Train If anybody remembers that Flanders and Swann song mourning the “Beeching Cuts” to branch lines in the 1960s, Colin Maggs’s presentation had a similar nostalgic flavour. His “HISTORY OF THE WESSEX LINE” of course had a lot of local relevance as well, it running through Yetminster and crossing the bottom of Mill Lane.

With some wonderful old sepia photographs we followed the way from Bath to Weymouth– originally part of the Wilts, Somerset and Weymouth Railway – calling at long disappeared stations along the route. In slower times you could have caught the train at Sparkford or Marston Magna. Or change at Maiden Newton for Bridport and West Bay, stopping off at Toller and Powerstock. Or again, continue on to Upwey and change for Abbotsbury.

19th century railway building was a hazardous business. First you needed an Act of Parliament for permission to build.

The usual difficulties: hearings, objections, exorbitant legal fees. Our line got its Act passed in 1844. But in the midst of the “railway mania” of the time investors had put their money elsewhere. The line from Chippenham to Westbury was not opened until 1848. It was another nine years before it reached Weymouth. The lithograph (above) gives a feel of what the new railway would have looked like at Yetminster.

Originally built on single-track broad gauge (the railway lines were 7 feet 0¼inches apart) the owners, now the Great Western Railway, had eventually to concede that the way forward was to convert to standard gauge (rails 4ft 8½ins apart) as used by the rest of the country.

Amazingly the whole line from Chippenham to Weymouth was converted between the 18th and 22nd May in 1874. Even allowing for light evenings and 18hr days that was still quite some achievement.

The railway companies had a hierarchy of station categories, the bottom being a “Halt”. Small villages were not considered important enough to have a “Station”, with toilets and staff. Yetminster must have been “important" right up to the 1950s/early 60s (see photo below). What did we do wrong?

Those early company directors also had an eye for the main chance. They bought up land at West Bay and laid the branch line to it to attract holidaymakers and buyers, expecting sell it off at a vast profit. What’s so different today?

Another fascinating talk.

Next meeting: Wednesday 8th November, 2.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. Janet Few: – the lives of our 17th century ancestors. New members always welcome. Just come along.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB

This year’s AGM was held on Monday October 2ⁿd in Chetnole Village hall. The meeting followed the usual format with apologies, approval of last year’s minutes and the chairman’s report.

Outgoing chairman Blair Sibun gave thanks to committee members in their respective roles; Mary Prodger for organising two highly enjoyable outings to Wisley and Ven House; Morag Orchard as programme secretary and quiz master; Chris Withycombe as treasurer ; Michele Aldhouse for her beautiful artwork on the cover of the yearly programme; Steve and

Carol Porter as raffle organiser and to Karen and Philip Legge for hosting the summer garden party.

Although no gardens have been open to the public this year a donation of £250 has been raised, through plant stall purchases, and given to local charity Future Roots.

This charity based at Rylands Farm specialises “…. in working with those who have been hardest to reach or those who are struggling with transitions in life.”

With a membership of eighty- eight Blair described the club as “thriving and vibrant.”

Outgoing programme secretary Morag advised

that even if a planned talk might not at first seem to appeal there was usually something to inspire or be of interest. The new chairman Ali Kozowyk and committee members Michele Aldhouse, Chrissy Russell, Angela Garrett and Kevin Roberts were then welcomed.

The evening continued in a relaxed atmosphere with refreshments and musical entertainment from Jim Aldhouse, Jeremy Cozens and Bev Welch which were greatly enjoyed by all.

2017-2018 PROGRAMME The first meeting will be on Monday 6th November at Chetnole Village Hall with the theme of ‘GARDEN DESIGN TROUBLESHOOTING’ given by Katherine Crouch. New members are very welcome. The annual membership fee is £12.

Rose Roberts

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY REACHING FOR THE SKY… …is what our club was doing on 10th October when Jenny Short came to take us through the transforming benefits of climbing plants. She is one of our regular speakers who, on her very first visit, having circumnavigated daunting floods to reach us, then had to give a talk on the beauty of water features – an irony I expect she could have done without! So there was a strange feeling of déjà-vu this time when, just as she started to talk, the hall was plunged into utter darkness by a brief power cut, but garden club members are not ones to be caught without their torches.... panic was averted and the show went on!

Running her own garden design business has made Jenny familiar with an enviable range of climbing plants and where these like to live in the garden. We learnt that there were clingers, hookers, twiners and leaners – great terms, and words which it would be difficult (or hilarious) to link together out of context! We learnt about

how to train climbers with techniques such as tieing in the branches of say, a rose, horizontally across wires on a fence to encourage vertical flowering shoots to develop along the length of the stems. And twisting stems like a rope around an obelisk right from the base to avoid having flowers only at the top of the structure because, as Jenny said, ‘bald bare legs are not that glamorous.’ How very true!

Jenny then gave an overview of which aspect - South, North, East or West - would best suit certain groups of plants and showed examples of where these could be seen, usefully supplying a fact sheet afterwards. It emerged both from her commentary and informed audience participation that most climbers, if left to their own devices, are thugs - but thugs who are just after a little light and warmth, so who can blame them? The secret is to stay one step ahead with the right kind of pruning, which for spring and summer plants Jenny defined as ‘being fierce after flowering’. We can all do that.

NEXT MEETING… ….on Tuesday 14th November at 7pm is our AGM (very short and assisted by wine), followed by a TALK FROM CASTLE GARDENS which should be really brilliant and sparkly as it is all about setting up their awardwinning Christmas display - a lot more work than we imagine, I am sure. New members very welcome to join us.

Judy Ferretter

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CLUB NEWS

RESULTS OF 2017 CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP There were many thrilling games played during this season’s Knockout Championship, with plenty of appreciative ‘Oohs’ and ‘Aahs’ from the spectators.

The results of the finals (best of three games) are: MEN’S SINGLES Gerry Henly managed to beat Julian Turnbull but was taken to three games,

The 2017/18 year of meetings started with an enjoyable evening in the company of Dawn Lawrence. Dawn has a keen interest in supporting Virginia McKeena’s charity Born Free, who work to save endangered species. As well as facts about the disappearing species, Dawn interspersed her talk with some of her amusing animal poems, some we knew, the sloth

LEIGH DISCUSSION & SOCIAL CLUB SEPTEMBER 2017 On the evening of 12th September, thirty members met at the Poundbury Anaerobic Digester. Designed and built to create gas and electricity for Poundbury, it currently supplies 600 homes in winter and ten times that in summer. The main raw material used is maize silage, (41,000 tons annually) which is fed into a large oxygen free container where it is broken down by microorganisms and ferments, producing gas which when cleaned is pure bio- methane.

The electricity exported from the site is

the last being a real cliff-hanger. Scores were 13-6, 9-13, 13-12.

LADIES’ SINGLES Joyce Bailey played very well beating Janet Ratcliffe, 13-3 and 13-6.

MIXED PAIRS Gordon and Janet Ratcliffe eventually managed to pull ahead of John Head and Linda Lovell, with some superb shots from both teams. Scores were 13-12 and 13-6.

Well done to all participants for a successful and fun 2017 tournament.

Ian Wood

and vole and some we didn’t, the glis glis and the gharial.

The next meeting is on , when Tony White of PSJ Jewellers will talk on ‘ . This is an Open Meeting when guests are welcome.

Further information on the Wriggle Valley Women’s Group or the next talk can be obtained from Ruth Sanford (01935 872973) or Philippa Louden (01935 873892)

generated by a 500hp engine which runs on gas. Digestate, the bi-product of the process contains nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium and is a very good fertiliser for spreading on farmland. Everyone enjoyed our tour of the site despite the wind and rain, we then travelled to Sydling St Nicholas where we spent the rest of the evening enjoying a meal at the Greyhound pub.

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Regular Meetings …

Every Mon Table tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

Every Tue

9.30-12.30pm 9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls Just Gym Gymnastic class

2-5pm 4.15-6.30pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Table Tennis Club Yetminster Bell Ringers

10-12noon 7.30pm-10pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster St Andrew's Church

Topsy Turvy Toddlers 9-11.30am Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm

St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Village Hall

Beginners Pilates

Chetnole Village Hall

Kids After School Yoga (term time) 3.15 - 4.15pm

St Andrew’s School Hall

Relax & Renew Yoga Cubs (in term)

6.30 -7.30pm 6-7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster

10-12 noon 10.30-11.30am

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

3pm (until Oct) 3.15 pm-4.05pm

Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew's Primary School

Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term)

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 2pm

Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet

5.30pm summer only

Church Farm, Hermitage

Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term)

6-7pm 6-7pm

Leigh Village Hall 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

Every Thur Tai Chi

Every Fri

1.10 - 2.10pm

10am

Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

10am 1.30-3pm

Chetnole Village Hall Pear Tree Preschool

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

2-5pm 5.45-7pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides

5.45-7pm 7-8.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Chetnole Community Choir Table Tennis

7.30pm 9.30-12.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Croquet Club

3pm

Yetminster Sports Club

3pm 10.15 am

Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall

(May - Oct)

Every Sat

Croquet Irish Dancers

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 2pm

Chetnole Playing Fields

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VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS REGULAR

…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

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

Sue Footner 873610

2nd Tues

(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

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes

10 - 12noon

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11am

tba

Yetminster Senior Citizens

3pm

The Meadens

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

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

2nd Wed

2nd Wed/alt mth

Police Community Support

By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm

St. Andrew's Primary School

10.20-10.40am

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

10.50-11.20am

Stonyacres, Yetminster

12.10-12.30pm

Shearstones, Yetminster

1.35-2pm

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

2.10-2.30pm

Church Lane, Hermitage

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

6.30 - 8pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

7.30pm

White Hart

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7-10pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wed/f/night Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

Friary Shop

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Planning Applications WD/D/17/001966 08/08/2017 Request for compliance

with conditions 4 & 5 of application WD/D/17/000326.

(Compliance with Conditions). .

Change of use and conversion of WD/D/17/001605 04/08/2017

redundant agricultural barn to form a single dwelling (Full). .

WD/D/17/001994 19/09/2017 Replacement of cement render

with lime render (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/17/000632 19/04/2017 Erection of 1no.

dwelling with associated parking (Full).

WD/D/17/01934 14/09/2017 Demolition of existing cottage and outbuildings, relocation of one

existing long shed and construction of a new replacement dwelling.

(Outline).

WD/D/17/02228 06/09/2017 Notification for Prior Approval for a Proposed Change of Use of

Agricultural Building to a Dwellinghouse (Class C3). (Prior Approval

Agricultural to dwelling).

WD/D/17/002406 03/10/2017 - Notification of

Prior approval to erect agricultural building (Agricultural Determination).

WD/D/17/002096 22/09/2017 Amendment

to planning approval WD/D/16/001148 - change the window patterns to

the new extension and the material used from UPVC to grey aluminium

(condition 1 applies) Non-material Amendment).

WD/D/17/001963 21/09//2017 Erection of porch,

insertion of roof lights into roof of lean-to rear extension and adaptation

of existing window at first floor to enable means of escape (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/17/001955 07/09/2017 Extend existing cubicles and

erect additional cubicles. (Full). .

WD/D/17/001512 25/07/2017 Erect temporary mobile home for farm

worker (Full).

WD/D/17/001371 06/07/2017 Replacement of

windows to ground floor cloakroom, first floor cloakroom on front

elevation and all windows on rear and side elevations, replacement of

window on rear of living room with pair of doors with sidelights,

replacement of internal metal spiral staircase with timber staircase and

replacement of front porch (retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/17/001875 28/07/2017 Request for confirmation

of compliance with conditions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6 of listed building consent

WD/D/17/000477 (Compliance with Conditions).

PLANNING

November WD/D/17/001505 24/07/2017

into 2no. dwellings (Full).

Subdivide existing dwelling

WD/D/17/002038 25/09/2017 Internal & External

alterations (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/17/001850 05/09/2017 Proposed small single storey extension

and conversion of garage (Full).

WD/D/17/001796 29/08/2017 Replacement car port and balcony to rear

elevation. (Full).

WD/D/17/002114 18/08/2017 Section 37 Consent for the existing LV 230v overhead line under the

provisions of the Electricity Act 1989. (Notification Public).

WD/D/17/001967 07/08/2017 Request for

confirmation of compliance with conditions 1-8 of application

WD/D/16/001825 (Compliance with Conditions).

WD/D/17/001931 02/08/2017 Request for confirmation

of compliance of condition 3 & 4 of planning permission WD/D/17/000740

(Compliance with Conditions) WD/D/17/001930 02/08/2017 Request for confirmation

of compliance of condition 3, 4, 5 and 6 of planning permission

WD/D/17/000741 (Compliance with Conditions) WD/D/17/001800 26/07/2017 Request for confirmation of compliance with

conditions 1 & 2 of planning approval WD/D/17/000736

(Compliance with Conditions).

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the meetings are held in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.

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WVM Advertisers’ Register NOVEMBER 2017 ADVERTISER

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CARS & VANS, HIRING & SERVICING

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EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall Hermitage & Hilfield Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Marquee Hire Co. Thornford Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Sports’ Club

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FINANCIAL SERVICES 123 Bookkeeping Services 4 Shires Asset Management Dorset Trading Standards

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FOOD, DRINK & CATERING Chrissie’s Kitchen

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FOOD, DRINK & CATERING (cont’d)

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BED & BREAKFAST Chetnole Inn Fourwinds, Chetnole Hound House, Yetminster Tarks Hill View, Yetminster CARE AT HOME & CARE HOMES Agincare - Care in the Community Bay Tree Cleaning & Home Support Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh

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FUNERAL SERVICES Brister & Son Grassby Funeral Services AJ Wakely & Sons

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GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

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Wayne Timmins Decorator WHY DIY - Matt Westcountry Electrics Wriggle Valley Windows & Doors

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HOME, OFFICE & INTERIORS Steve Bane fabrics Country Office Furniture Intoto Kitchens Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Ovenu - oven cleaning Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmey Carpets Upstairs Downstairs West Country Tiling

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LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors

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PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster

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POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster

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PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port

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PROPERTY Holiday Home, SW France Stockwood Lettings

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PUBLIC HOUSES & FOOD 72 61 42 65 15 27 23 16 39 54 15

Chetnole Inn King’s Arms The White Hart

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SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers

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