OTHER NEWS

Chetnole Village Hall and Artsreach present:

Bowjangles – Dracula in Space Friday 3 December at 7.30 pm (suitable for all ages)

We are delighted to welcome Bowjangles back to Chetnole. The award winning, internationally acclaimed quartet proudly present their new sci-fi horror musical comedy Dracula in Space (warning: contains scenes of graphic violins).

Bowjangles is an irreverent, anarchic group of genre-spanners, bringing music, theatre and comedy together in a way you’ve never seen before; they dance whilst they play, they sing whilst they play, they leap, tumble, juggle and joke whilst they play!

In this brand-new show for 2021, the intrepid foursome are blasting off into outer space to meet a mysterious benefactor, whose proposition seems a little too good to be true. But what happens when their lead violinist starts to act a little strangely?

We are grateful to Artsreach for all their hard work in supporting the arts in rural area.

Tickets £10 from John Head 01935 872 555 or Ian Lingwood 01935 872998. Tickets also available online at www.artsreach.co.uk

Yetminster Jubilee Hall and Artsreach present:

The Tim Kliphuis Trio Friday 14 January 2022 at 7.30pm

The award-winning Dutch violinist Tim Kliphuis has created a brand new style that embraces classical, gypsy, jazz and folk music. Hailed as a ‘currentday improvising Paganini’, his inclusive approach has united audiences and is influencing a new generation of string players. The Tim Kliphuis Trio return to Yetminster with a brand new programme – expect an exhilarating journey with moments of sheer beauty.

Stanchester Quire presents: John Kirkpatrick Carolling & Crumpets

Friday 3 December at 8.00pm Leigh Village Hall (doors open 7.30pm)

Tickets £10.00 For ticket reservations email stanchesterquire1@gmail.com or contact Phil on 07778 119663

Leigh Art Show 2021

Maiden Castle, by Rachel Graham Artists from Langport to Ferndown, and from many villages and towns in between, exhibited their artworks at this year’s Leigh Art Show in October. The venue for the Show, Leigh Village Hall, was resplendent with 175 colourful, diverse exhibits displayed. The variety and standard of work was exceptionally good, as was the knowledge that Dorset and Somerset are home to such talented artists.

The Show kicked off with Friday’s Preview evening with a short welcome address by Andrew Little, joint organiser with his wife Carole. The venue was buzzing from start to finish with the many visitors viewing and, in some cases, purchasing artworks. Delicious canapes and wine were served by local volunteers and a representative from this year’s chosen charity, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, arrived to give a short talk on the work of the charity.

Saturday and Sunday’s Main Show was equally well attended, with a good number of artworks sold; many people commented on the high standard of exhibits and were pleased that the Art Show, an established and cherished Leigh event, could go ahead this year in view of the pandemic.

The success of the Show meant that over £1,300 was raised for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and Leigh Village Hall to share. Being a biennial event, the next Leigh Art Show is due to take place in October 2023.

Wriggle Valley Women’s Group

On a very wet and windy evening on 19 October, we met at the Gallery for a crafty evening with Daryl

making remembrance poppies out of four different colours of natural wool. We all produced poppies to bring home to wear on Remembrance Sunday or before. Thank you Daryl for a fun evening.

Our next get-together will be our Christmas celebrations at the Chetnole Inn.

Ruth Sanford 2021 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal –

Hermitage, Hilfield, Batcombe and Leigh

A huge thank you to all those who have given so generously once more via our band of local collectors. And an equally heartfelt thank you to all those that again did the collecting. Kerry Staughan raised £186.24 from the generous inhabitants of Batcombe, while Geoffrey Kenton and Sarah Bennett similarly encouraged Hermitage to kindly donate £132.39. As ever, Chris Keohane and Anna Awdry ranged far and wide around Hilfield and along Batcombe Road to collect a further £181.79. From the relatively large metropolis of Leigh (including Totnell and Three Gates), Anne and David Reason, Adam Ditch, Alaistair Cumming, Cate Dixon, Liz and Julian Turnbull, Sica Burton and I together raised a further £936.67. Overall, a wonderful effort. Thank you!

On the evening of 12 November in the Leigh village hall, it was a particular pleasure this year to welcome back Admiral Sir George and Lady Zambellas, who had previously been residents of Leigh parish for some 17 years while

their young family were growing up. Sir George, recently retired First Sea Lord, treated us to a highly amusing yet hugely informative narrative, encompassing some of the many highlights of his remarkable career. High calibre questions then flowed thick and fast, and the Admiral responded with notable relish. It was, without question, one of the best such evenings ever held here. This was endorsed with remarkable generosity by all who attended; the event raised £1141.89.

In total, the above efforts raised a most impressive £2,578.98 for the 2021 RBL poppy appeal. As ever, the money will help commemorate those of the Armed Forces who have given their lives while serving our country and provide vital support to those badly injured in body or mind. Thank you to all who have once again so generously supported this most worthy of causes.

I would very much like to be able to offer some of the more senior members of our collecting team the opportunity to pass their annual fundraising baton to someone younger, so please do contact me if you feel you too might help in November 2022. A couple of hours of your time is all that is asked; I will provide you with all the necessary wherewithal.

Thank you, in anticipation!

Alan Bennett

arcbennett@hotmail.co.uk

2021 Poppy Appeal –

Chetnole, Ryme Intrinseca and Yetminster

A huge thank you to the Royal British Legion poppy appeal collectors for their doorstep collections for this year’s appeal, and of course for the generous donations made by everyone who contributed. The Primary School made a particularly strong effort in selling badges, poppies and stationery, and it was an honour to visit them and collect their donations in person. Coupled with the collecting tins in the GP surgery, On the Boyle Cafe, the Sports club, the Spar and the Church, the villages of Ryme Intrinseca, Chetnole and Yetminster managed to raise an impressive £2,152.00! Thank you all very much.

Steven Gilmore

Citizens Advice

Energy supply problems

As you will know from the press, all of us will be facing higher energy bills this winter. Some suppliers have already folded and there may be more to follow. If your energy supplier has gone out of business don’t panic, your gas and electricity will not be cut off and any money that you have already paid will be secure. Ofgem will contact you to tell you who your new provider is. Make sure you have your latest bill so you know whether you are in credit or how much you are owed. If you pay by direct debit there should be no need to cancel. Unfortunately, your payments will almost certainly be higher but there is an energy cap in place and providers cannot charge more than this.

The transfer may take some time, but it is sensible to wait until you have arrangements in place with the supplier you have been allocated before doing anything. You can then contact your new provider to ensure you are on their cheapest tariff.

If you need help with energy issues or any other problem contact Citizens Advice. Telephone our freephone Dorset Adviceline number on 0800 144 88 48 between 10.00-4.00pm, Monday to Friday or alternatively visit www.citizensadvice.org. uk or https://centraldorsetca.org.uk/