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Yetminster
REP: Michaela and Graham Plaice: gplaice@gmail.com 872921
Yetminster Millennium Hanging
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Photo: Barrie Allington
So here we are again and, as I write this, we are hopefully slowly coming out of our second lockdown.
We were just about seeing green shoots appear after the first set of restrictions –with the school open under challenging conditions, the Gallery Cafe operating, the pub thriving and the SPAR shop continuing to offer its comforting support to the community by just being there – when wallop, up pops the lockdown, announced at great speed over a weekend.
Carole and Jim were particularly devasted by the second lockdown and were looking forward to opening the White Hart with a new tenant lined up. Hopefully, this can still take place after 2 December.
In these difficult times it is important to remember that we are lucky to live in such a vibrant and wonderful village and if there was ever a time to say thank you, and to support local businesses, this is it: they and indeed all those who live in the village provide the very heartbeat of Yetminster.
It would also be remiss of me, on your behalf, not to give a big shout out and thanks to the Health Centre and their staff and all those who work in the pharmacy. They continue stoically to provide caring health care under difficult conditions. The additional effort, as appears likely, to administer a possible Covid-19 vaccine will only place more pressure on them.
The November Remembrance Ceremonies within the village were different, with restrictions negating the use of our central triangle. However, the garden of remembrance in St. Andrews’ churchyard (by coincidence also a triangle) provided a suitable substitute for a service on Sunday 8 November and a ceremony on 11 November. It was a remarkable moment when, just as the Last Post finished, a military helicopter overflew the churchyard. I know we have a lot of retired and a few serving members of the armed forces living in the village and surrounding areas, but this showed outstanding organisation (only joking). Two wreaths were laid, one by the Scouts and one by the children of Lower Covey Nursery.
By the time you read this, we will be thinking about Christmas so do please try and support any local organisation that is trying to fundraise, as they all make a significant contribution to village life.
As a rural community we know in normal times that some of our residents are on their own and quite isolated. Covid-19 has only exacerbated this so please be good neighbours and look after those who are on their own.
I wish you a peaceful and enjoyable festive season and I am sure that we all look forward to a happier 2021.
Graham Plaice
Alan Tucker, previously at the Bradford Abbas shop will commence being the new tenant of the White Hart Pub from 1 December. Not sure of Alan’s opening date but would imagine he would like to open as soon as possible.
Yetminster Millennium Hangings
Many people aren’t familiar with the Yetminster Millennium Hangings. They’re really rather special. The hangings consist of 26 canvaswork panels that took a team of 65 men and women in the village ten years to make, to celebrate
the Millennium. They include panels that feature the history of our village, its buildings, personalities and places as well as industry, crafts, farming and seasonal panels that show local flora and fauna.
The images of the village are a delight; an irreplaceable record of Yetminster past and present. The hangings represent thousands of hours of effort and dedication as well as some masterful needlework. They are hung in the Jubilee Hall and a selection are also always on display in St. Andrew’s Church. To arrange to view the hangings please contact the Churchwarden of Yetminster via the Three Valleys Office: 3valleysoffice@gmail.com.
If you’d like to know more, please contact Jane Waight on jwaight@ hotmail.co.uk
St. Andrew’s Church, Yetminster Advent, Christmas and Epiphany...
This is normally the busiest of times in the church calendar and we hope very much to have a 10.00am Family Service of Holy Communion on Christmas Day. However, at the time of writing we still don’t know what the latest rules will be, so please do look at the website on www.threevalleysteam.org for the most up to date news of all our services. The online services will continue via the Facebook/Three Valleys Team link, and via Zoom. The weekly Round Robin also has the latest news on service timings, so if you don’t already get it, please email me.
The Millennium Hangings: unique Yetminster Christmas Cards
If you’re planning to send cards this Christmas – and they will be better received than ever in this year of lockdown 40 and separation – you can also contribute to the upkeep of St Andrew’s, Yetminster’s centuries-old architectural gem.
These three Christmas cards have been beautifully printed, featuring festive images taken from the decorated canvases that make up the acclaimed Millennium Hangings. This 26-piece artwork documenting village life and history took over a decade to craft. Professional photographer Barrie Allington has expertly captured every close-up detail. All profits will go to benefit St Andrew’s.
The inside of the cards is blank, so there is plenty of space to write personal messages and all your news. Supplied with envelopes, a pack of 10 cards of any one design is exceptional value at just £8.50.
To order your cards, which will be delivered in time to catch the post, email Jane Waight at jwaight@hotmail. co.uk with contact details and number
of packs required. Payment can be made by BACS, cheque or cash.
The story of the Hangings’ creation is told in an illustrated booklet, ‘A Stitch in Time’. It makes a fascinating stocking filler for anyone interested in Dorset village life or in needlecraft. This is available from the Benefice office at a price of £5.00 – or you can order from Jane at the same time as your cards.
A very happy and peaceful Christmas, and a New Year full of hope and promise for the future.
With my best wishes
Churchwarden Clare
Churchwarden.yet@gmail.com
Boyles Educational Foundation
The Boyle’s Educational Foundation was pleased to award eleven grants this year to a range of intrepid students off to university or studying more locally. It is hoped that the arrival of the cheques did something to brighten the unusual start to their years of study and as you can see the proceeds have been wisely spent.
The Governors of Boyle’s would like to wish all recipients good luck in their chosen courses and hope they are managing to enjoy some aspects of normal student life. Thank you to everyone who responded to the recent community consultation; there was a return of approximately 20% which is felt to be a good turnout. The paper questionnaires have been added to the on-line digital survey and the various comments are being reviewed. In general, it was evident that the plan was liked, and people were happy to have it adopted.
The necessary Statutory Consultees (Dorset Council, Highways England, Natural England etc.) have made several suggestions and recommendations. From these it is necessary to undertake an additional Habitats Regulations Assessment, due to recent new environmental surveys on the way wastewater is treated and subsequently drained into the Somerset Levels and Moors. A Technical Support Package is available for this from Locality and an application has been made to them and is under consideration.
We also need to consider the comments by the new DC Conservation Officer, and we are discussing possible further technical assistance for this with Locality. If unsuccessful, we will need to appoint a consultant to advise us due to the specialist knowledge required.
Now that the NP plan must be revised to accommodate the recommendations, and arrangements made for both the Habitats Assessment and the Conservation review, it is accepted that the Plan will unlikely be ready for the Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council to adopt, and then formally submit to Dorset Council, before February or early March 2021. We have accordingly updated the agreed delivery timetable that we are working to. The Parish Council has agreed to provide a further £1000 to take the Plan forward to completion and will allocate £500 in the next financial year.
A full breakdown of the consultation statistics will be made available on the Neighbourhood Plan pages on both the dedicated NP and the Parish Websites once they are available.
YRIPC NP Working Group
Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council
Chairman’s Notes – November Meeting
The result of the recent community consultation on the Neighbourhood Plan indicated that local residents are happy for it to be adopted, that they recognise the amount of work that has been done and the professionalism of the document.
We had a positive meeting with Dorset Highways and they have agreed to review road signs and markings throughout the Parish. The speed limit on Thornford Road will be moved beyond the new housing development, consideration will be given to the installation of chevron signs on Tark’s Hill and the approach to the bridge leading to the A37 will be reviewed. Dorset Highways have evidence to suggest that the installation of a wigwag (flashing light system) does not affect speeds and they are not in favour of 20mph speed limits. However, they would be prepared to review their position on speed limits if we were to provide them with evidence from our Speedwatch patrols, and they would be happy for us to pay for the installation of a wig-wag. The Parish Council is committed to producing a Highways Strategy to prioritise our requirements.
If you have walked along Boyle’s Path recently, you cannot fail to have noticed the new fencing. We would like to thank Perrett Fencing for completing such a professional job.
We have received the first of three instalments of the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) for the Folly Farm development. This will provide us with a significant amount to be invested in local projects, so it has been decided that this income will be ring-fenced in a separate account and that a new sub-committee will be created to manage the expenditure.
Finally, a reminder that we are still looking for volunteers from the local community to join our Website Working Group that will help to keep the content of our website current and that there is a vacancy for a Parish Councillor.
Andy Perlejewski
Chairman of Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council
Beavers, Cubs Scouts
1st Yetminster Scout Group
What a fantastic October we had, even if the weather was not always kind. All the Sections held regular meetings and had fun taking part in a wide range of activities and challenges.
The Beaver and Cubs enjoyed celebrating National Apple Day by baking cored apples, adding their own favourite filling.
They also took part in a tallest tower building competition using cocktail sticks and midget gem sweets.
The Cubs were tasked with making a night sky constellation finder. Using a constellation template, they marked the stars onto a piece of wood before drilling holes where the stars were located. After sanding the wood, they then used a torch to light up the stars before finding the same pattern in the night sky.
The Scout Troop made the most of getting outside when the weather permitted and enjoyed cooking over a campfire and playing games in the woods.
Beavers and Cubs cleaned plastic milk containers before designing and drawing their own creepy images onto the containers to make scary Halloween lamps. On Halloween they used nightlight snap sticks to illuminate the containers after filling with water.
The Sections also took park in a Halloween pumpkin and poster design challenge for Halloween over the HalfTerm break. There were some amazing designs, and everyone had fun.
Scouting was again suspended due to the lockdown but just before then, the Cub Pack made a Remembrance presentation during their last meeting as they knew they would not be able to attend the annual
Remembrance Events. This was edited by Ollie, one of our adult leaders and published through the Village Facebook site. The Scout Group were represented at the Armistice Day Event and a wreath laid on behalf of the Group.
We are looking forward to resuming our meetings in December and have some exciting things planned before the Christmas break. We have waiting lists for all Sections now but are hoping to increase our section sizes come the Spring.
We are looking to increase our team of adult volunteers, there are many flexible roles open to you and by volunteering you will be giving so much to the young people and the Community. Please contact me for more details 07815 135602.
The Group would like to thank the local Community for their support and on behalf of all the young people, adult volunteers, parents and friends we would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year.
Paul Hollick
Groups Scout Leader Gsl.1styetminster@gmail.com 07815135602 2020 is a strange year, with both lockdowns giving us time to walk more than usual.
My family has lived in Yetminster for nearly 50 years, but I have never had the time to walk all the rights of way. This year on my walks, I have met and chatted with many lovely people, discussing the beautiful countryside and the various problems with the paths, which I have passed onto the Parish Council. If you find a problem with a right of way please report on: https://mapping.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ rightsofway/reportproblem. The Council Ranger needs to know of any problems so he and his team can repair and improve the paths, although there is little money for major improvement.
So how can we help easily? I take some secateurs with me to trim around styles and gateways.
Which is your favourite walk? One of mine is walking down past the Old Chapel, Ryme Intrinseca, to Trill Lane and back through Folly Fields Farm to Coles Lane. The bluebells and wild garlic were just beautiful in May. Let`s hear about your favourite walk.
A few of us have realised that there are many stiles to climb over within the proximity of the village, which is restricting some walkers from going far or doing a circular walk. We identified about 10 stiles where a change to gates would make access much easier. This can bring other problems as some walkers leave gates open when they should be shut. We can help with this by putting springs on or weighting the gates.
We would need to contact the landowners who are responsible for gates and stiles to gain their consent;
Purple = Parish boundary Pink = footpaths Green = bridlepaths
secondly, there would be a need to fundraise as a community.
How can we fundraise? If anyone knows of any funds available for this project, please contact us. What about a sponsored walk when we are permitted? All ideas are welcome, as is anyone who wants to join this group. Please contact any of us for details. Daphne Barfoot dj04bar@gmail.com; Jane Jeans janejeans48@hotmail.com; Sara Greenwood sara.a.greenwood@ gmail.com
Sara Greenwood
50/50 Club NOVEMBER 2020 Draw
1st prize £50 No.33 Mrs. L. Bateman 2nd prize £30 No.31 Ms. J. Sims 3rd prize £20 No.11 Ms. D. Kemp Want to join? – forms available at http://yetminsterparishes.gov. uk/a-z/yetminster-fair-association
The Association raises money for local organisations and is nonprofit making and run entirely with voluntary support yetminsterfair@aol.com
