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Lorry loaded with donations
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I have been handed the baton as the Batcombe rep for the Wriggle Valley Magazine, taking over from Johnny Gibbs. I would like to thank him for his dedication in reporting all the Batcombe news, I will do my best to keep up his excellent work.
Support for refugees from Ukraine
We suffered from having no internet for at least a week last month, but with the invasion of Ukraine, our problems seemed insignificant in comparison; we had the freedom to enjoy and admire the snowdrops and early primroses.
The crisis prompted swift action from the village to support refugees fleeing from Ukraine. Donations of clothing and toys and a collection of money enabled supplies for young children and babies 4
to be purchased. The items were split between collection points at Evershot and Leweston Schools and the rest was taken by Susie and Tattie in Tattie’s lorry, picking up more en route from Sturminster Newton, and then on to the collection warehouse in Southampton. It is heart wrenching to hear news of the tragedy unfolding and hope that our donations may provide a little comfort to those who have had to leave everything behind to find safety. Well done and thank you to everyone involved.
Eileen Starr
Sadly, Eileen Starr, formerly of Batcombe, passed away in early March. Latterly, she had been living in Holwell, after moving with her husband Dennis from Highlands Farm. Our thoughts go out to Dennis, Chris and the family.
Bolster the Beams
The Batcombe quiz held in February managed to go ahead on the day of storm Eunice, and the evening turned out to be an excellent distraction from the weather, raising over £1,000.
Further events are being held in April in support of Bolster the Beams: • The masterclass on Sustainable
Floristry being run by Tattie Isles, a leading advocate, will be held at
Leigh Village Hall on Monday 4 April 6.30-9.00pm. Tattie has designed and created installations across much of Europe and all of Great
Britain, including the installation for the entry gate at the Chelsea Flower
Show 2021. • The Batcombe Jumble Sale will also be held at Leigh Village Hall on
Saturday 23 April at 2.30pm. The Batcombe Platinum Jubilee ‘Bring and Share Picnic’ lunch party will be held on Sunday 5 June at 12noon, at Batcombe Hill House. Dress: Garden Party, or Regal Fancy Dress for children
Batcombe Church Lottery
The prize-winners are:
February 2022
1st No. 17 Echo Graham 2nd No. 28 Paul Jones 3rd No. 25 Derek Gorge
