327 July/August 2020 by Wriggle Valley Magazine

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE No 327 July/August 2020

In this issue: Memories of Bella St. Valery commemoration A 17th Century lockdown? Butterfly search

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CONTENTS EDITORIAL 5

Bella TRIBUTE TO BELLA remembered p31 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES

Guitar man p10

Howzat! p13

Batcombe 7 Beer Hackett 9 Chetnole 11 Hermitage 21 Leigh 22 Ryme Intrinseca 26 Yetminster 42

CLUB NEWS

OTHER NEWS

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES 58

A clap on the back p53

PLANNING 60 REGULAR EVENTS

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Chairman: Graham Plaice gplaice@gmail.com 01935 872921 Editor: Kathryn Edwards wvm.editor@gmail.com Secretary & Diary: Judith Palmer ja_palmer@btinternet.com Treasurer: Rob Barfoot 01935 873306 rbarfoot48@gmail.com Advertising: gojan@btinternet.com Villages coordinator: Gordon Ratcliffe 01935 872996 gojan@btinternet.com Design & Production Left Field / Remous Print Distribution: David Wallace 01935 873077 djwallace@gmail.com Copy Deadline: 12th of month prior to publication, 5th of month if artwork required Maximum article length: 400 words Photographs: either jpeg (300dpi minimum) via e mail or originals Village news please e mail /deliver to your village rep (see contact details under each village heading) Collection points for handwritten or typed articles: WVM Box Old School Gallery Yetminster (on the Boyle cafe) No 1 Cloverhay, Yetminster Printed by Remous Print, Sherborne YOU CAN FIND US ON FACEBOOK Cover photo: Gill Nash, Leigh

Morag Orchard

When I moved to the Wriggle Valley village of Leigh almost ten years ago, I was delighted to find that this magazine, regularly posted through our letterbox, had all the information I could want as a newbie – news, events, local suppliers. More important, it gave me a sense of the strong and vibrant community I was part of and I have read pretty much every issue since. I take on the role of editor with mixed feelings. It is exciting and a great privilege but I am truly sorry that it has come about in such sad circumstances. You will find the many tributes to Bella in the centre pages of this issue. The village reps perhaps have the most demanding task – to encourage, inspire and co-ordinate all the contributions and news each month. My sincere thanks to them and all the contributors for this, my first issue, for the welcome they have given me, and for their patience and help in putting it together. From the commemoration of St. Valery and the moving sound of a lone piper playing from Batcombe church, to the teamwork that has renovated the Chetnole cricket pavilion, and the happy news of new residents in Beer Hackett, that vibrancy in the community continues. Kathryn Edwards 5

BATCOMBE

REP & DISTRIBUTOR: Johnny Gibbs jg@intramar.co.uk 83187

Batcombe Cream Teas

WhatsApp group

Sadly, we have decided not to hold our Batcombe Cream Teas this year. We will return next year on Father’s Day at the Friary at Hilfield.

Batcombe’s WhatsApp friends group is going from strength to strength and helps to engender a brilliant community spirit. A recent focus on bird identification caused much animated discussion, as well as home security, the exchange of locally produced honey, eggs, plants, mushrooms and charity shop items to name but a few.

Batcombe Church The Church has recently undergone a Quinquennial Inspection Survey, which shows that there are many repairs to be undertaken in the next few years in addition to repairing the beetle-damaged roof. So, the Church will be needing funds to deal with this exceptional expenditure. David Vincent has kindly asked me to arrange to sell a framed, signed print for the benefit of Batcombe Church. The print of the church and the surrounding landscape by James Lynch (www.jameslynch.co.uk) was previously owned by David’s late mother, Doris. The original painting is owned by General Sir Richard Vickers and this print is one of ten signed by the artist in 2011. It is in excellent condition (pictured below). Offers in the region of £125 to me please.

Summer competition Hilary Brocklehurst is organising an Initials Competition; questions are free from Hilary (hmbrocklehurst@gmail.com) There is a prize of £20 so, if you wish to enter, submit your answers by email or to Scotley Farmhouse with a £2 donation to PCC Batcombe (bank details available on request) by Saturday 18 July. This might be a bit of fun for you and your families.

Out and about Along with many in the village, we have been using lockdown to increase our exercise by walking further. This has meant discovering footpaths and walks, which have been there all along but which we have hitherto been too lazy to explore! We have seen beautiful views and listened to extraordinary birdsong. We have been struck by the variety of wildflowers, including several types of orchid. Walking on Gore Hill on Batcombe ridge through a field of rapeseed we saw splashes of colour such as these. 7

The Batcombe church lottery prizewinners were: MAY 2020 43 1st nd 2 2 3rd 17 JUNE 2020 27 1st nd 2 10 rd 3 16

Louisa Macpherson Jean Lilly Hilary Brocklehurst Jack Shelford Robin Sellick David Broadbent

Thought from the Rise of the Wriggle Rage and frenzy will pull down more in half an hour than prudence, deliberation and foresight can build up in a hundred years. Edmund Burke

St. Valery commemoration On 12 June at 1000 hrs, Poppy Scotland organised a nationwide piping event to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the action of the 51st Highland Division on the same day in June 1940. Just days after the successful mass evacuations at Dunkirk, thousands of British troops still remained on continental Europe under French command. Largely comprised of men from the 51st Highland Division, they fought almost continuously for ten

days against overwhelming odds until eventually surrounded by German forces, commanded by General Erwin Rommel, at St. ValĂŠry-en Caux, near to Le Havre on the French Channel Coast. However, a combination of fog and the proximity of German artillery above the town prevented the awaiting flotilla of ships from reaching shore. Those who were not killed in the fierce fighting, or who fell to their deaths from the cliffs trying to escape, were captured and marched hundreds of miles to PoW camps in Eastern Europe, where they endured appalling conditions for five long years. The 51st Highland Division, initially about 20,000 strong, comprised nine battalions of the Highland infantry regiments with supporting arms and services, including elements from England such as the Duke of Wellington Regiment. To mark the 80th anniversary, Highland pipers around the world were asked to play the Pipe Tune Heroes of St. Valery. General Sir Andrew Graham played from atop the Bell tower of Batcombe Church. An appropriately distanced gathering in the churchyard was held. James Troup from Chetnole filmed the event from a drone; a former Gordon Highlander and former two Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders were present. Johnny Gibbs and James Troup

REP: John Parker johnwincanton@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Susan Ferdinand

Photo: Nick MacBean

BEER HACKETT

To Bella Beer Hackett would like to express our great sadness at the loss of Bella NeateClegg who will be sorely missed. Over the last two years Bella went out of her way to encourage and enable us to raise the profile of our tiny hamlet, presenting an image of a small but vibrant community that’s more than a quirky name on the map. John Parker

News from St. Michael’s Church At last! Our churches were allowed to open for private prayer on 15 June. St. Michael’s opened on 17 June between 10am and 4pm and will remain open on Wednesdays and Sundays between 10 and 4 until daily opening can be resumed. You are most welcome to visit. Sunday services in our Three Valleys Benefice will be resuming on 12 July. Please follow www.threevalleysteam.org for updates.

Our popular annual Wine & Cheese Party was planned to take place on Friday 7 August. Whether it will be possible to hold the party safely in compliance with the then current guidelines will not be known until early August. Please remember the date and look out for local notices and on the Three Valleys website. John Bingham

Beer Hackett hits the right note for guitar maker’s family For Ben and I, the dream of buying our own home seemed like something we might achieve in our retirement. Ben, the owner of a small guitar building factory in Piddlehinton, (www.crimsonguitars.com) and myself, a full-time mother to our three energetic children. Although the guitar factory grew into a well-subscribed Lutherie school, attracting students from across the globe, it was only when Ben’s hobby of buying and restoring vintage and antique tools took off into a business of its own, (www.vintagetoolshop.com), that the

little extra income meant we were able to get a mortgage. We viewed only three properties in the North Dorset area and this house in Beer Hackett was the first and the best. More than that, if you looked past all the work that needed to be done, it ticked all the boxes as my dream family home, fantastic countryside views, a quiet location, generous living space and a garden with bags of potential. We set to work the minute we got the keys with a wallpaper ripping party with the kids. As anyone who has removed many years of wallpaper before will know, the problems had only just begun. Not content with the challenges inside, we didn’t hesitate to tackle the garden at the same time – rookie mistake as we set about terracing the garden. It’s hard to believe we are coming close to our first full year in the property, but the progress we have made gives us great pride and pleasure. The welcome we received in Beer Hackett confirmed that this really was the best place to raise a family. During lockdown, it has saddened me that I have not had the opportunity to become more acquainted with our neighbours, and I have sorely missed the usual fetes and get togethers we would have at this time of year. But, as I don’t plan on living anywhere else, there is hope for the future. Now our only problem is figuring out how to squeeze in an extra WC – with three growing children and only one bathroom I foresee a problem! Tania Crowe

CHETNOLE with

Hamlet, Melbury Bubb & Stockwood

REP: Liz Tebbatt 873140 tebbatttowers@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Stan Darley

Welcome to Kathryn our new editor, I’m looking forward to working with you. It looks like the village is coming back to life, albeit slowly as Covid 19 appears to retreat gradually, with the reopening of the Wednesday morning post office at the village – but social distancing rules must be followed and there is still no coffee morning yet. The Chuckers are back in action along with Bev taking socially-distanced yoga classes on the playing field and the pavilion looks ready for action (whenever that may be) thanks to Steve, David and Daniel. We actually have a forthcoming event too for a slightly different flower show on Saturday 1 August (see our poster for more details), so it looks as if there is a speck of light at the end of this long, dark tunnel at last.

Speaking of tunnels, don’t forget to wear a face mask if you’re getting on the train at Chetnole Halt. Enjoy summer and see you in September. Liz Tebbatt

St Peter’s Church Chetnole We are pleased to be able now to open the church for private prayer. The door will be open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm (possibly earlier or later depending on the day). Please carefully read and abide by the instructions on the notice boards and in the church, and maintain the usual safety standards now necessary. This plan will of course be reviewed as restrictions change going forward. We do hope you will be able to find a time to come in. Chetnole PCC

73rd CHETNOLE FLOWER SHOW Please join us for our popular annual Summer show Saturday 1st August 2020 2pm – 4.30pm, Chetnole Village Hall Due to Covid-19 it will be different. We want to ensure it is safe for you to enjoy the event. The flower show will go ahead so please keep growing, cooking and making in preparation. Instead of our usual fete element, we encourage you to bring a picnic fit for VE Day. To see the 2020 Show schedule and keep updated, follow us at: www.facebook.com/Chetnole-Flower-Show-and-Fete www.chetnoleandstockwood-pc.gov.uk

Hawk-eye Look what turned up on Karen and Steve Mumford’s bird table recently – a sparrowhawk, looking very superior. A stunning sight but not such good news for the little sparrows in our gardens.

Qigong – a form of moving meditation

using flowing movements, sound, visualisation, breath work and selfmassage to open the circulation of life force energy. It is a low impact, energy based art that takes patience and practice but is accessible to all. It can benefit people of all ages using tools that regulate the breath, calm the mind and promote a feeling of well being. Qigong releases stagnation and blockages in the body to allow a smooth flow of Qi through the meridians. These flows strengthen our connection to nature and the world around us. Studies have shown that Qigong can make a significant difference in overall health and wellbeing with just a few minutes practice everyday. Energy levels increase and stress levels reduce – it’s a great way to keep you healthy and full of vitality.

Socially-distanced Yoga in Chetnole The weather has been kind to us so far and we have been meeting Monday to Thursday at 10am on Chetnole Playing Field for alternate days of HIIT Yoga and Qigong. It is such a great way to get together, even if it is only for a maximum of six people at the moment. There’s always time for a catch up at the end of class. All classes are just 30 minutes and standing to allow plenty of social distancing. 12

HIIT Yoga – uses High Intensity Interval Training but, as this is a Yoga Shred Inspired class, we combine breath and great alignment to get the heart rate up in this high energy class. However, everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and to adapt the moves to suit their body. Easy to follow along with short bursts of work followed by rest periods. We end with a standing stretch. Two very different classes to suit all. Bookings – www.bevsqiflow.com Bev Welch

A big thank you ... We would like to express our thanks to all the Chetnole residents who have made us feel so welcome and shown concern over the past very difficult year. I enjoyed the coffee mornings when I was able to join you all in the village hall on the odd occasion last year and we both look forward to joining you all in the future when life gets back to normal again. We also wish to say thank you to all the kind volunteers who make it possible for such things as collection of prescriptions during the current coronavirus situation and without whose help life would be very much more difficult. Ruth and David Rose

Fortunately the materials were delivered shortly before lockdown measures came into force and as the restrictions gradually eased and social distancing outdoors was introduced, Steve Fudge, Dave and Daniel Orton decided to swing into action, serving as the WVCC working party. Working in challenging hot weather, the tremendous trio stripped off (in Steve’s case quite literally) the old roof and set about building a far more robust structure for the new roof to rest on.

Cricket pavilion While some of us have been using our free time in lockdown to learn a new language, play a new instrument or join in virtual workouts, a noble few have spent theirs renovating Chetnole’s cricket pavilion. The ageing pavilion roof was suffering a fate with which a few of our more senior players might empathise: it had seen better days and was starting to sag. Renovation plans were drawn up by Dave Orton who submitted the specification and a cost estimate for materials to the Parish Council for approval. As the main beneficiaries of the pavilion, the WVCC volunteered to provide a working party to carry out the work and keep costs to a minimum.

Nice pitch. Steve Fudge and Dave and Daniel Orton up on the roof of the cricket pavilion they have refurbished.

Clear panels have been introduced to brighten up both the home and visitors’ changing rooms and the overall result is smart and well-constructed and should last for a great many years.

Linda Fudge's new bunting adds the final touch to the new pavilion

While the roof has been perhaps the most significant and visible aspect of the work, the working party also repainted the front balustrade, weather-proofed the walls and laid hardcore and boarding in the machinery shed and sandbag store. They even smartened up the privy! Linda Fudge has also sewn some splendid WVCC bunting that will certainly add a fitting finishing touch to the pavilion on high days and match days. Daniel’s work on the pavilion will form part of his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Having previously done sterling work for WVCC

on the rabbit fencing round the cricket square as part of his Silver Award we can but hope that a Platinum Award will be introduced soon! The renovations look marvellous and one Chetnolian summed things up nicely when they were heard to comment: “I’d quite like to move in”. On behalf of the WVCC, the Parish Council, and all the residents who simply enjoy the aesthetic value of the pavilion I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to Dave, Steve and Daniel. Will Henry

Dancing for Carers A fun Charity dance was performed by Ava and Nellie, from Mill Lane, on the last ‘Clapping for the NHS’ Thursday in May. The pair worked very hard to put a routine together. They raised a very impressive £47.44, with neighbours all kindly contributing and enjoying a safe drink together. The girls have made new, fun socially distanced friendships during lockdown, by chatting, dancing, singing all over 14

their garden walls. The money raised will go to the NHS Charities Together. Malena Burgess

Maria’s Foodbox Orders Maria needs all orders for boxes by 3.00pm each Monday. Each box contains the following items and can be collected from the front of the pub between 4.30 and 6pm on Tuesday: 6 eggs 2 pints semi skimmed milk 1 pack butter Cheddar cheese 1 sliced white loaf

4 fruit yoghurts 1kg potatoes 1kg carrots 1 head broccoli 2 leeks

2 large onions 250g mushrooms 250g tomatoes 4 eating apples 4 bananas

Where sometimes items are unavailable, equivalent substitutions may be made. Please call or text Maria on her mobile 07810 074 070 (as she’s not always in the pub now) and she can put you down for a box.

Doug Frampton 29 June 1924 – 20 May 2020 Douglas Henry John Frampton was born on 29 June 1924 in Barwick, Somerset. Doug was the second son of Bill and Phillipa and had an older brother Roy, younger brother Norman and sister Elizabeth. Doug went to school in Marston Magna and spent his childhood in many different areas of Dorset and Somerset as his father was required to move around as a farm worker. In 1943, whilst living in Bradford Abbas, Doug joined the Royal Navy. During his naval career, Doug fought in WWII and was involved in the D-Day landings on HMS Spragge. After the war, Doug travelled to South East Asia, visiting countries such as the Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan. He loved his time in the Navy and shared many cherished memories with his family. After leaving the Navy in 1947, Doug moved back to the South West and lived with his two aunts in Preston

Grove, Yeovil, working as a coalman at Bradfords. He then became a bus driver with Southern National and, as a coach driver, drove trips to London and Lyme 15

Regis in the summer months. It was during this time that he met Sylvia Ford, who was working as a cashier at the bus station, and they went on to marry in 1951 at St. Peter’s Church in Chetnole. The newlyweds bought and renovated their home, ‘The Nook’, and remained there for the rest of their happily married life together. On the 2nd June 1955, Sylvia and Doug welcomed their son, David John Frampton, into the world. Doug shared many of his passions with David, such as his love for cars, tractors and the occasional scrumpy cider. Doug was a true character with values and a work ethic that will be passed down to his family for generations to come. Grace Frampton

Kathy Cook Kathy died recently aged 76 and we send our sincere condolences to her son Jonathan, daughter Fiona and her four grandchildren. She and her latehusband Viv lived at Poacher’s Lodge, Chetnole for many years. Lots of us will remember Viv walking their lovely dog Mackenzie until Viv sadly had a stroke and Kathy became his full time carer. She loved holidays, travel and doing tapestry and was a keen member of the Monday Ladies who Lunch club in the village. Suffering from eye problems she moved three years ago to Godalming, Surrey to be near her children but did return to the village to attend the flower show and fete.

Sing for Bella On Thursday 28 May, it was the last Clap for Carers. Members of the Wriggle Valley Voices chose to gather safely outside Jim and Michele Aldhouse’s house, where Jim led us on guitar as we sang some of Bella’s favourite songs that she had enjoyed singing with us over the years. Fighting back the tears we remembered our lovely friend who loved to sing with her community. Liz Tebbatt

HERMITAGE

REP: Keith Warren-Price keithwp@hotmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Faith Hervey

The Hermitage Summer Event It is with regret that this event is not going to go ahead. Nobody knows what the actual situation will be in August so it is best to wave it goodbye and think about 2021. However, the organising committee will make the annual donation of £1,000 to The Somerset and Dorset Air Ambulance anyway. It will hit the funds but at least some good can come out of a disaster – just please make sure you come in 2021 and help fill the gap!

St. Mary’s Church Sadly will remain closed until further notice.

Farming in Hermitage

The whole area looks wonderful and we are all grateful for the countryside husbandry farmers perform.

Caption competition To give you some amusement over the summer, have a crack at the caption competition below. Can you think of an amusing caption for this picture? Max. 10 words.

A virus will not stop our farmers. They continue to look after their cows, sheep, chickens, pigs and all other livestock. The fine spell of weather allowed grass to be cut so silage can be stored for winter. Milk flows.

Entries to keithwp@hotmail.com by 31 July please. Keep well, keep safe. Keith Warren-Price 21

LEIGH

REP: Emma Harris emma.harris27@btinternet.com DISTRIBUTOR: Judy Tuke

Morag Orchard – Bounds Lane in Spring

It’s hard to see the weeks and months slip by without the many pre-planned events taking place – in the village and further afield. In my diary I have all the GCSE and A level exam dates for which I was supposed to be invigilating at the Gryphon School. Although a little part of us has heaved a sigh of relief that they are not going ahead, I think the majority of students (and staff alike) are feeling a huge sense of anti-climax as they see their important year come to a close without the Final Test. For the students, this is mixed with a sense of anxiety as to what life holds in store for them in the next academic year; whether they are hoping to start their A level courses, head off to university (online?) or make up for lost time as they enter their GCSE or A level year in September. While I was “growing up” with my teenage boys in the noughties, the DVD craze was The Matrix, and all its sequels. We had the whole lot – bought year after year with Christmas and birthday money. I found myself watching 22

these films with them in bits and pieces and, at the time, never understood what on earth was going on. What little I did gather was that the protagonist, Neo, (played by Keanu Reeves) experienced the real world only by plugging himself into a computer (using a slot in the back of his neck!) Through this portal he entered the “Matrix” and was able to do everything heroes do, including falling in love with a beautiful woman. In this virtual “real” world we saw him challenge his adversaries with superhuman powers, only to discover that – spoiler alert – in the end he was actually just sitting at a screen in a dark room! Although spooky to say, I sometimes feel as if my sons are actually living this life for real in 2020. My 18 year-old spends a good deal of time at a screen either gaming or having lessons from school via Microsoft Teams; all from the comfort of his bedroom (often in his pyjamas!) The rest of the time he’s in the fake world – the one where he’s asleep or can’t go anywhere due to the COVID 19 lockdown. Luckily I am able to send a real dog or two up to his room to remind him that outside the beautiful countryside beckons for a walk and so he plods off in his wellies around the fields! Who knows? By the time you read this it’ll be nearly 4th July, and isn’t that a significant date for some of the restrictions being lifted? Anyone out there who can do this job? Goodbye! Emma Harris emma.harris27@btinternet.com

from 10.30am–12.00 noon. Do come along for a cup of coffee or tea and piece of cake, but above all to chat to fellow villagers, albeit at an acceptable social distance. We suggest you bring your own mug, not only to protect yourselves against any virus spread but also to save on washing up! We will also have a bring-and-buy stall. Finally, Saturday, 15 August is VJ Day, and there will be an informal celebration of some sort in the churchyard at 10.00am. Let’s hope we can get back to normal as soon as it is possible and safe to do so. Alaistair Cumming and Eddie Upton Churchwardens

St Andrew’s Church By the time you read this, we will have taken our first tentative steps towards normality in our churches. The Government has decided that we can start opening for private prayer and we are doing just that. The church will be open daily from 10am to 4pm. We are doing all we can to help people to stay safe and ask that you abide by the instructions posted on the church door. We still await government guidance on using the churches for services. We hope we may be able to start sometime in July but this is by no means certain. We will do our best to let you know by email and by notices in the village. We hope to hold a coffee morning in the churchyard on Tuesday 7 July

Hilary Cumming – Leigh church porch

Leigh Parish Council update The Leigh village green, adjacent to the village hall, is now properly established (the delay being caused by difficulty in sourcing fencing materials during the lockdown). It is intended for use as an open space in the heart of our village for anyone to enjoy for short term occasional activities such as village events, picnics, personal exercise or informal family games etc, that those without access to a suitable garden might otherwise not be able to enjoy. Overnight camping and fires are not permitted. It is hoped that many will enjoy the use of this valuable facility (albeit for the time being adhering to social distancing guidelines). Please be scrupulous in leaving no litter; there is a bin at the road entrance to the village hall, and another has been ordered (to be located where the footpath adjoins Chetnole Road). Dogs may be exercised on the green, provided: – they are always under your proper control, and cause no concern to others – any droppings are immediately removed. Two dog waste-bag dispensers have been installed to facilitate this; the litter bins may be used for disposal. The ‘exercising of dogs’ concession will be withdrawn if the above conditions are habitually infringed. Please do not 24

hesitate to challenge anyone failing to comply. The Village Hall Committee has kindly agreed to allow users of the green to park their cars in the village hall car park. With suitable notice (normally two months), when an event (either in the hall or on the green) is scheduled and a need for additional parking is foreseen, overflow parking can be made available on the agricultural field that is immediately to the south of the green. Access will be via the gate at the top of the village hall car park; the aim is to keep all vehicles off the green to avoid it becoming rutted.

Leigh village green

In due course it is intended to install a gate where the footpath joins the Chetnole Road, establish some occasional benches around the perimeter, and plant some trees along the southern boundary. The field to the south of this boundary will remain as agricultural land. Alan Bennett

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR JUNE WINNERS.

Winners for the June draw: 1st No 71 2nd No 139 3rd No 15 4th No 5

Angela Seabrook Connie Wallis Mr & Mrs Carter Mr & Mrs Withycombe

£40 £20 £10 £5

Leigh Candle Auction 2020 Readers will recall that, for the obvious reason, this year’s auction, which was scheduled for 17 June, was postponed. However, the Trustees have no wish to be the first to cancel the auction (I don’t know if they would be, but it’s hard to think of any reason why it should have been cancelled in the past, other than for something like the current crisis). Therefore, we have booked Leigh Village Hall for the evening of the 23 July, 6.30pm onward, in the hope that the auction will be able to go ahead.

Due to the present crisis not all the collectors reached every household in Leigh and there have been a number who have understandably opted out. However if you still want to take part please contact me: Julian Turnbull on 01935 873846 or Alastair Cumming on 01935 872401. It is only £1 per month Given the present uncertainty we will not be offering the full a-la-carte menu (!) that has become the norm (sorry). Instead, people will be as welcome as ever to attend – and bid! – but should expect to have to ‘socially-distance’ (horrible phrase) if needs must. In all other respects the auction should be its usual mix of heart-racing excitement and edge-of-your-seat tension. We hope to see you there (fingers crossed). Gordon Morris Chairman, Leigh Parish Lands Trust Tel. 01935 873051

RYME INTRINSICA A rather belated welcome to Philip and Jane Boulton, who have moved into Manor Farmhouse with their two children, Harry and Stella, and black cockerpoo Ruby. Harry, 18, is just starting his gap year and Stella, 16, will be attending Sherborne Girls. Philip and Jane are returning from London to the west country where they grew up. Keen gardeners, they are discovering what is already a lovely garden in full bloom after the grim winter. Hope they will be very happy here.

REP: Gilly Wilson 872982 DISTRIBUTOR: Clive & Cindee Taylor 872463

Congratulations to Roger and Ellie Excell on becoming grandparents. Their elder son Tom and his wife Laura welcomed Paddy to the world on 2 June. They live near Newmarket where Tom is farming. Congratulations also to Mike and Jo Batten on a second grandchild. Their elder son Charlie and his wife Ginny had a daughter, Eliza, on 10 June, a sister for Billy. Gilly Wilson

Irene Balsom 1933 to 2020 Irene, Mrs Balsom or Balsie as she was affectionately known to some of us died on 2 June after a long illness, having been devotedly cared for by her husband Graham. Renee Kimber was born in 1933 at Marsh Farm, Henstridge, to Bill and Alice Kimber. The family later moved to Yetminster and it was at a dance there, when she was 15, she met Graham. They married in 1954 and moved first to Bradford Abbas and then to Downfield at Ryme Intrinseca, as Graham was working at Church Farm for Farmer Tolley. Irene worked for Yeovil Gloves, cycling in those days to and from Yeovil. Later she took in home work for another gloving firm at Stoke-sub-Hamdon, as well as working at Church Farm for the Battens. She would often be found at the kitchen sink at village events, at Aldon Horse Trials and the RNLI Supper in Sherborne, easily recognised by her cries of laughter! 26

Graham and Irene Balsom in 2014

Irene would often cycle or walk daily to and from Yetminster to see her parents and, before ill health stopped her, at home she was in charge of keeping their large vegetable garden weed free. In retirement she would spend many hours enjoying the sunshine and bird life in the garden and, for several years, there was an annual holiday at Exmouth. The day after she died the swallows returned to the garden. Irene is survived by her husband Graham, her son Stephen and grandchildren Tina and Christopher.

MEMORIES OF BELLA A mum, a wife and a good friend, we never wanted this to end. Bella, you touched so many hearts In all our lives you played a part. One of those people, always there. Always up to do your share. Challenging us to stand up tall, And being there when others fall. You were a diamond in our sky. A person who would always try to see the best and help us out, we knew we only had to shout.

Bella You touched our lives in many ways, A multi fun packed glorious haze. A dynamo of fun and chatter who always knew what was the matter.

Thank you, Bella from us all The school, the mag, the village hall. You were so brave, so strong, so kind. This is for those youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve left behind. Jan Millward

Wriggle Valley Players Among her many interests Bella was also a dedicated and talented member of the Wriggle Valley Players. Together with Nick she produced videos of performances, cleverly editing out all the mistakes, then selling them on for charity. She also produced the posters and programmes, designed and painted scenery and took to the stage in a number

of pantomimes. Acting alongside Bella was always entertaining; at times she felt the script merely provided guidelines, but her tremendous sense of fun always shone through as she adlibbed her way through a scene! She will be greatly missed. Steve Crumpler and the Wriggle Valley Players 31

St. Andrew’s Primary school

Bella, my friend

I was asked to write a few words about working with Bella at St Andrew’s Primary school in Yetminster. Goodness, where to begin. Laughter – my overriding memory of Bella has to be the giggles and full-on belly laughs that we shared. Bella had a really mischievous sense of humour and whether it was in the staffroom, during an assembly, a staff meeting or when teaching there’d always be something that sparked off a chain reaction of laughter. Bella could always be relied upon to call a spade a spade (and a chuffing one at that!) Happy times indeed. Singing, displays, clay, wire modelling, art and design projects, school play props and backgrounds, murals (or Muriels as Bella always called them), website photographs, marketing, school events and fundraising, cooking (mmm those chocolate cookies and giant tray bake chocolate cakes), pink lipstick, pants (well, what else are you going to put on a flagpole?!), apes and monkeys (never to be confused), the Tardis, stars in their eyes and more double entendres than you could shake a stick at – these are just a few of the many things that Bella did at school. I worked alongside Bella for 15 years and am proud to have called her my friend. She brought something very special to the school community, and will be fondly remembered by the children she inspired, motivated and encouraged. I miss you. Sleep well dearest Bella xx Katrina Halford

It’s so sad to have lost one of the good ones. I will miss Bella terribly but have many cherished memories of happy times together; she was a great friend and a true inspiration. Here are a few words of what Bella means to me:

B is for brave, bright, brilliant, beloved, bold, blooming, blessed, beautiful and best friend E is for excellent, eclectic, engaging, enthusiastic, eloquent, effervescent, erudite, entertaining and expletives! L is for loyal, lovely, learned, loquacious, laudable and laughter L is for legendary, linguistic, lovable, luminary, leader and light-hearted A is for awesome, artistic. articulate, astute, amazing, accomplished, admirable and adorable (I hope that Bella would have approved of my use of the dictionary) My heart goes out to Nick and all the family Julie Hardy

Both treasured friend and colleague at St Andrew’s School, Yetminster Bella’s first connection to the school was as a parent of pupils Monte and Hebe and, new to the area, she quickly volunteered her services to produce the annual report to parents. The Head’s advice to the Governors was to be sure to have their contributions ready on time as the lady lived at a place called Hell Corner and she really was rather scary! So Bella’s life at St. Andrew’s began.

So many children will have taken home treasured crafts created under her tuition and fond memories of her well researched and inspirational lessons. With her involvement in the end of year drama productions and the class six year books, the St. Andrew’s Leavers were given a wonderful send off and through her wall displays and whole school art projects her creative touch was seen throughout the school.

First as a volunteer, then later as a member of staff, Bella quickly became an essential and enthusiastic member of the team, the Go To person for computer assistance, art inspiration, DT and science knowledge, her skills were generously given and her commitment to the school second to none. A character, colourful in appearance and personality, entertaining in the classroom and in the staff room, Bella was involved in all aspects of school life.

Bella taking part in the human fruit machine at the school summer fair 2011

No one could forget her school panto performance as the Fairy Godmother, proving to the children that perfection isn’t always necessary as forgetting your lines and ad-libbing with panache can be more entertaining! Even after a bad day, parting words from Bella would leave you with a smile. The list of her contributions was endless. First impressions are not always accurate and only scary when you’d taken more than your share of purple chocolates from the staff room tuck tin or attempted a raid on the art room resources, Bella was a treasure as both colleague and friend. Judy Gallimore 33

Bella R.I.P. I first came to know Bella when she volunteered to take on the role of editor of the magazine in 2011. The magazine was very different in appearance and monochrome format in those days. With encouragement and support from the WVM committee it didn’t take long for Bella’s flair and creativity to emerge – sometimes going into overdrive – to consistently produce a little gem of a community magazine good enough to win a national award in 2018. I think Bella was a genius, very kind hearted and generous with her time. We became good friends, mostly via emails and phone calls every month, as Bella put a new issue together. Our dialogue was full of pithy, lighthearted banter as we decided how to deal with [some very bizarre] requests and problems initiated by contributors and advertisers. Frustration always turned into fun and only on rare occasions did we end up “putting foot in mouth”. [The George Albert Hotel incident was a classic example]. Bella’s motto could well have been the classic “Never Give Up”, a fighter to the end. Sincere condolences to Nick, Monte and Hebe. Gordon Ratcliffe

Dear WVM I just wanted to write a short note saying how sorry I was to hear about Bella’s passing. I knew she had been unwell for some time, but the occasional email between us was always so cheerful and professional, that it has come as such a shock. My children were at St. Andrews and absolutely loved her as she was so positive and creative. I must admit to not knowing her well personally but 34

as I was always bothering her with a late submission or request for a poster, and she put up with me with so much generosity – I feel like I did! I hope you will feel the support from the community to get you through this sad time, and please pass on to her family my best wishes. She was one of the good ones that make the difference in so many ways and has left the Wriggle Valley a far better place for having been here. She will be much missed. Julia Jepson

A Personal Tribute to Bella When my husband and I went to look at St. Andrew’s School, Yetminster, with the idea of sending our daughter there, one of the most attractive things about the school was the number of wonderfully imaginative and creative pieces of art and craft that filled the walls. On arrival at the school, our daughter got the full benefit of the creative impetus behind these works of art, as she got to work on clay creations with Bella in her first couple of years at the school. Personally though, Bella’s greatest influence was in being so enormously supportive and encouraging in my taking over the direction of what is now Wriggle Valley Voices. Leading a choir was a massive step out of my comfort zone, and one that I was not sure I could manage. Bella’s obvious enthusiasm and appreciation, whilst sitting in the front row at rehearsals, and her mischievous sense of humour, were a very significant factor in my feeling confident enough to take on the challenge. I know she will be very sadly missed by all who knew and loved her, and her generosity with her skills within the local community will be irreplaceable. Wriggle Valley Voices

have lost a valued and adored member, friend and advocate. We hope to be able to meet again in the not too distant future to show our appreciation of her through some joyful music-making. Kate Hawnt and the Wriggle Valley Voices

My tribute to Bella What can I say about Bella? We knew each other from our connections with St Andrew’s school back in the 1990s when my girls brought home mysteriously shaped objects made with Bella at Clay Club (Mrs Neate-Clegg was the fun art teacher who wore brightly coloured clothes and stripey socks), and from her hilarious performances in Wriggle Valley Players productions. But it was here at the mag where our friendship grew; our lively monthly emails back and forth were always filled with light-hearted banter despite the high level of professionalism she dedicated to producing each issue. Her commitment as editor was such that even towards the end of her life she was still putting the issue together and refusing to give up – her courage and tenacity to fight cancer was unrelenting. I also really loved sitting next to her each Thursday night at choir and there was many a time when we couldn’t look at each other for giggling during

a song (sorry Ian and Kate). I will miss her so much and I’ll remember her for her wit, red lippy, lovely singing voice, her passion for colour, nature and language and her ability to call a spade a spade. Always the first one to ask about the girls, her love of family life was immense and I send so much love to Nick, Monte and Hebe. Liz Tebbatt

Bella

Bella crammed a lot of experiences into what turned out to be her too short life. Her father was a Royal Navy officer and her childhood was split between boarding school and exotic places like Hong Kong, South Africa, Malta and Portsmouth. When her father retired, he took on the management of Tatton Park, a stately home in Cheshire owned by the National Trust. Tatton was her home whilst she attended Swansea University to read Zoology in the mid ‘70s. Bella was passionate about animals and conservation; her dis-sertation was on tardigrades, microscopic “water bears” – these resilient creatures were little studied then, though more so now. After Uni she joined Chester Zoo as an ape keeper, where her love of orang-utans began. Whilst at Chester she pushed the boundaries too far on human-ape relations and received a very bad bite to her knee from a male orang called Dennis. Around the same time she lost a kneecap in a car accident – the

dash-mounted handbrake on her Renault 4 was to blame. No marathons for Bella after that! In the early ‘80s Bella moved to Paignton Zoo as Education Officer but later as Marketing Manager. Each move saw her using her natural talents and creativity as she developed her career. When she first moved to Devon she shared a house with a group of teachers, one of whom would subsequently sing at our wedding and another made Bella’s wedding dress. Stories and photos abound of her crafting and cooking, chocolate cake and brownies in particular. Subsequently she bought a house in Kingswear and filled it with possessions, pictures and two cats. Bella and I met a few times at the parties of mutual friends. When one of those friends married we met again at the Reception. An invitation to dinner, followed by the failure of my TR7 “popup” headlights – which didn’t pop-up – and the rest ….is a cliché. That was June 1986. I plucked up the courage to ask for her father’s permission to marry Bella in the September and we married the following year – D-Day, 1987. Bella gave up her job in Devon and we moved to Sheet near Petersfield – close to my work in North Portsmouth. Bella took on various marketing projects for zoos and the Zoo Federation. Bella was an early starter in getting zoo marketing to focus on the vital conservation work done by and in zoos, funded

by the commercial enterprises popular with the public. She had regular slots on Radio Devon, and created educational material with her natural artistic flair. Bella was looking forward to building a family but tragically through her first pregnancy we learned that our daughter, Amelia, had a life-limiting condition and she died in November 1988 aged just three weeks. Unfortunately we were experiencing one of those ultra-rare health statistics, when knowing it’s rare is no comfort. A number of pregnancies followed with heartbreaking outcomes. To say we were delighted therefore, when Monte and then Hebe arrived healthy and safe, would be a massive understatement. Inevitably they became a key focus in Bella’s life as she nurtured a passion for Zoology (Monte) and a love of creativity in design and marketing (Hebe) – no accountants here! We then moved to Hullavington in Wiltshire in 1989 for a fresh start and it was whilst here that Monte and Hebe were born. We loved our ten years there, and had lovely neighbours and friends in the village for whom we are grateful now. Bella moved increasingly into crafting, producing clocks, boxes, coat hooks and all sorts for sale in craft shops and shows. We came to Hell Corner in April 2000. As a parent at the school gate, then as a TA, and then taking on teaching responsibilities for Art, Science and Design Technology, St. Andrew’s School and the people around it have been tightly woven into Bella’s life. Her work at the school was a natural combination of her talents to educate, motivate and create.

She treasured the friendships she made and the opportunity to help children learn and be creative. It saddened her hugely when she had to give it up because of her illness. In our 20 years at Hell Corner we have seen our children grow and move off with their own lives. Bella loved technology, especially that which allowed daily (sometimes hourly) calls, so different from her childhood with her parents overseas. She loved the natural world around her and as her illness kept her at home more and more, she loved the view from her room over the fields, the sounds and sights of the birds and other wildlife, and the live nest cam in her blue tit nest box. Monte, Hebe and I have been hugely moved by the number and range of Bella’s contacts and friends who have shared our loss. It is heart-warming to know how she touched and brightened so many lives. Thank you. Nick Clegg

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The saddest news in the past month for the WVM has to be the passing of editor, Bella Neate-Clegg. She was a great editor raising the WVM to prize winning status. She will be very much missed and all our best wishes go out to her family. (See also pp 31–37) And of course, we must welcome the new editor, Kathryn Edwards, on board and wish her every success taking up this challenging role. As we are gradually being released from lockdown, how is everybody feeling? In amongst the mass of words I have read in magazines and online I came across a cartoon which seemed brilliantly to sum up the situation. The picture was a room with three people looking towards a window and a garden outside. The speech bubbles went: “What time is it?”, “What day is it?”, “Are we in March still?”. The three-month time warp has passed so quickly. Never has so little been done, by so many, for so long! We also saw the end of the clapping for the NHS and key workers. I was wondering if there is an official list of key workers. We obviously think of nurses, doctors, care workers and then quickly paramedics, police, fire, postmen and women. But do we think of all those delivery drivers, without whom lockdown life would be quite unbearable? 42

And what about all those employees of Dorset Waste Partnership (DWP)? With the closing of the tips there was immediately a spate of fly-tipping and the, albeit brief, cancellation of garden rubbish collection had a similar effect. So if they are not there already I would like to put those two groups, at least, on the thank you list. However, we have been very lucky on two counts: the weather and the environment we live in. (We need that Neighbourhood Plan – also on hold due to lockdown – to make sure our environment is kept safe). For those who have been allowed out to walk, the village and the surrounding countryside, the sights and views seen in the prolonged warm sunshine have been a great morale booster.

Walking early one morning in that blissful sunshine I looked up into a clear blue, cloudless sky and saw a strange, silver looking object very high up. Behind it trailed long streaks of white.

It was far too high for a bird. Any idea what it might have been? As they say, stay alert. Remember, Britain needs its lerts. John Ferretter

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YETMINSTER HISTORY SOCIETY A 17th Century Lockdown? Sadly, of course there has again been no summer outing to write up. Actually I have visited SS Great Britain (the planned trip) a couple of times already but was looking forward to picking up all those interesting snippets of information and trivia that the tour guides give you. Instead then, given that coronavirus and lockdown still dominate the news and our daily lives, I thought I would compare notes with a famous ‘lockdown’ of the Great Plague of 1665/6.

Fleas from infected rats spread the plague. Medical science had not advanced very far back then – no drugs, gels or disinfectants. To the ordinary person the transmission was even more mysterious than Covid-19 is to us today. We may know it is a virus but, for the majority of us, what a virus is, how it multiplies and how and why it kills 44

is just as mysterious, despite the TV graphics and expert interviews. Exactly as today, the most effective precaution was isolation, whether self or officially imposed. Naval ships patrolled the Thames estuary to prevent vessels from ports suspected of having infection entering any further. They would be quarantined at Canvey Island for 40 days. It makes the current fortnight seem quite tolerable by comparison. Perhaps one of the most memorable isolations was at the village of Eyam (pronounced ‘eem’) in Derbyshire. The plague began there when cloth, infested with fleas, was delivered from London. As the disease took, the village decided, among other precautions similar to today’s social distancing, to go into quarantine to prevent infection spreading. The plague lasted 14 months and only 86 people from a population of 350 survived.

Survival seems to have been random. The village gravedigger survived despite handling so many infected bodies. Another notable survivor was

Elizabeth Hancock, although she had nursed a husband and six children all of whom died. Ironically there is now a certain Secretary of State, who is reported to have said he belongs to that family and doesn’t mind it being known! However it was not reported what was the precise relationship to Elizabeth. A genealogical research job for someone?

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council Notes from the Chairman. It is important to keep up with the changing Covid 19 advice provided by Dorset Council and we are continually updating the parish website pages to reflect this so do please visit the site – https://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk We are grateful for the effort and commitment of our local volunteers offering help and support during the pandemic – a huge thank you to you all. There is a new contact number for the help line if you need assistance with collecting medicines or shopping etc. during the present restrictions. You are now asked to ring 01395 221022 which is the central number for support in Dorset, although you can still leave requests and messages at yetvirushelp@ gmail.com and these will also be passed on. The help line is open 8.00am– 8.00pm, seven days a week and they have access to a large number of helpers throughout the County. The Hamcrate allotments are looking rather splendid, with all the work that the allotments holders have been putting in, and we are also grateful to Mike Bird for helping to sort out some of the vacant plots and the pathways. We also have some new users and I understand

Next meeting Members should, by the time of reading this, have received an email advising of the cancellation of the autumn programme in view of the Coronavirus announcements, and plans for an electronic form of AGM. Keep a watch out for further communications and updates. John Ferretter that the whole site has quite a vibrant atmosphere. We have received further advice from the Government and from Dorset Council and can now move forward with finalising the Pre-submission Neighbourhood Plan document. The community consultation that was put on hold is now likely to take place in September so do look out for further information (sorry I know I have said this before!) as we progress with this. We have also made what will be our last grant application for funding to revise and complete the document once the consultation has been completed so we have our fingers crossed that we are successful with this. AECOM (they provide free technical help as part of the Neighbourhood Plan process) have been asked if they will undertake a Plan Health Check and, again, we will hopefully also be given this as it will help us get things right for the final examination. As advised, we have held a trial “virtual” meeting and all those attending felt it was a success. We are hoping to have our first public meeting in mid-July, and you will be able to join this by contacting the Clerk. More details will follow on the Noticeboards and on the website. Continue to stay safe. David Torrance, Chairman YRIPC 45

YETMINSTER GUIDES AND RANGERS Yetminster Guides and Rangers Still Zooming It really is amazing what you can achieve over a video call. Yetminster Guides and Rangers have been running online every week since the start of lockdown and we are starting to get a bit adventurous with our sessions.

Cookery sessions have worked well, with the girls all copying the leader’s demonstrations to make delicious cakes and cookies. Crafts have also worked well with toilet roll art and sewing face masks going down a storm. An impromptu Scavenge Hunt had everyone laughing and running all over their houses and gardens. 46

At this time of year we would normally be out and about taking advantage of the light evenings to go outside, play games and make dens in the woods, and although we have managed to run quite a few activities from our badgework programme, we are all itching to put up our tents and go camping. It looks like we might have to organise a virtual camp… …I guess there will be less paperwork!! We have no idea when we will be allowed to meet again as a unit in person, but we have had some lovely feedback from both parents and girls regarding the online sessions. I would like to thank our Volunteer Leaders and Young Leaders in the Yetminster team – Darryl, Natalie, Christine, Jo, Caroline, Fiona, Sophie, Sally and Tilly – for all their hard work throughout the year. We have four sections meeting in Yetminster every Thursday during term time. Leigh Rainbows and Brownies meet 5.45–7.00pm and Yetminster Guides and Rangers from 7.00–8.30pm. We currently have spaces in all sections and would be delighted to welcome new members – please go to www.girlguiding. org.uk and click on Information for Parents, Register your Daughter. Angela Orton Guide and Ranger Leader

Yetminster Scout Group It has been a very strange couple of months not being able to hold any form of face-to-face scouting meetings, and I am sure all the leaders are feeling the same. I transported the donated stamps to the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, and they were incredibly grateful. I have however an apology to make. When mentioning the Yetminster gentleman who donated thousands of stamps, I gave an incorrect surname. His correct surname is Mr Bugler, thank you again. The Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have missed several weekly sessions and various activities and camps that were planned throughout the last few weeks, and will miss more in the coming weeks. We'll make up for this once we get back. Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have been busy hiking during their permitted exercise with parents, camping in their gardens and one scout, under the supervision of his father, created an amazing metalwork model. Many thanks to the parents that have supported them and taken the time to submit photos and other evidence to me so that their badges could be updated. There are vacancies for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and we would invite any parents or carers to contact us if your son or daughter would like to join us. It would be great to hear from you – and once registered, your Beaver, Cub

or Scout will be able to start working on exciting and challenging badgework and learning the history of the movement and our Group from home. Our Scout Group has its own Online Scouting Management system that has a fantastic parent portal link keeping you in touch with what is going on and how your child is progressing. We continue to work with the local community and look forward to forming new links once things return to normal. We have a current fundraising project that I submitted to Calor Community Fund and this is for new equipment inside the hut to make it safer and more comfortable for the young people. The project also

covers funds for new camping equipment which will be used once we are again able to get out and about. Hopefully, we will hold a camp in the autumn or early spring of 2021.

Please visit the following link and vote for our project and share with your family and friends via the Crowdfunding link.

We are awarded points for each like and for pledges. There are some rewards listed on the project page including personalised Christmas cards and your own named ‘Pledge Peg’ individually made and displayed on our pledge wall inside the hut. Visit the project link: https:// communityfund.calor.co.uk/renovationof-rural-scout-hut The closing date for your VOTE or PLEDGE is 16 July 2020. Thank you. Please contact me to find out more gsl.1styetminster@gmail.com or 07815 135602. Our best wishes and please stay safe

Paul Hollick Group Scout Leader, 1st Yetminster Scout Group

CLUB NEWS Chetnole Chuckers Chetnole Chuckers resumed playing social boules, whilst observing prevailing government rules. Only six people are allowed at the piste at any one time, always maintaining two metres distance between players. 48

It is a welcome return to playing and socialising, but no-one can pretend it is anywhere near “normal”. The handshakes and hugs are missing and the usual jollity is somewhat diluted, due to having to concentrate on “staying safe”. Please let the pub open soon! Gordon Ratcliffe

OTHER NEWS CITIZENS ADVICE NOTES

Coronavirus and life in lockdown

Citizens Advice in Sherborne is currently operating a phone only service with advisers working from home. The contact number is: 0344 411 1444 (charged at local rate). The Coronavirus emergency has presented opportunities for scammers to try and take advantage, so it is timely that June is ‘Scams Awareness Month’ with specific events planned for 15 – 28 June. For more information google ‘citizens advice scams awareness month 2020’ and look for the section on ‘Advice for consumers’. You could also look at www. citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/ scams/get-help-with-online-scams for information about on-line scams: there is also a helpline, 0808 2505050, where you can talk to a Scams Action Adviser. Beware of scams which are reported to be doing the rounds: Free school meals scam – some parents have received an email asking them to ‘send their bank details to make sure they are supported’. Ignore the email and report it as spam. Home testing scam – see www.actionfraud. police.uk/news/ctsii s s u e s - w a r n i n g - o v e rcovid-19-home-testingscams for advice about suspicious callers doorto-door offering Covid-19 testing.

Our volunteers have been working hard to ensure to help those residents who need support with collecting medicines or shopping etc. and it is reassuring to know that we have been making a difference. There is a new contact number for the help line if you need assistance during the present restrictions and you are now asked to ring 01395 221022 which is the central number for support in Dorset although you can still leave requests and messages at yetvirushelp@gmail.com and these will be passed on. The help line is open 8am to 8pm, 7 days a week and they have access to a large number of helpers throughout the County. Yetminster Help Group

Coronavirus – what to do if you have symptoms Anyone with symptoms of coronavirus – a new continuous cough OR a high fever OR a loss or change of taste or smell – should self-isolate immediately and not leave home. Other members of your household must also self-isolate. You should ask for a test as soon as you have any of these symptoms. You can ask for a test online or call 119 if you have no internet access.

NHS Test and Trace The NHS test and trace service ensures that: – anyone who develops symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) can quickly be tested to find out if they have the virus – helps trace close recent contacts of anyone who tests positive for coronavirus and, if necessary, notifies them that they must self-isolate at home to help stop the spread of the virus

Be aware of scams The NHS Test and Trace service will not ask for bank details or payments or for details of any other accounts, such as social media. Nor will it ask you to set up a password or PIN number over the phone, or to call a premium rate number, such as those starting 09 or 087. Naomi Mason /Health Programme Advisor

A Message of thanks I just wanted to say thank you to the nearly 7000 volunteers that we’ve got across Dorset currently helping people with everyday things – like prescription collection, shopping, dog walking, a bit of gardening and giving lifts – but really too many things to mention. You are all incredible. We and our partners across Health, across communities and across the voluntary sector realise that we couldn’t do the things that have been done without this army of volunteers who have just stood up and been incredible.

How NHS Test and Trace will contact you If you’re identified as a close contact of a confirmed case, NHS Test and Trace will contact you by email, text or phone. Text messages will come from the NHS. Calls will come from 0300 0135000. Children under 18 will be contacted by phone wherever possible and asked for their parent or guardian’s permission to continue the call. You’ll be asked to sign in to the NHS Test and Trace contact tracing website at https://contact-tracing.phe.gov.uk. If you cannot use the contact tracing website, they will call you.

It may seem like small things that you do but they mean a huge deal to those you are helping and collectively its meant that we can get through this crisis together. So, on behalf of Dorset Council and all our partners we are grateful to you and we love you. Thank you. Cllr Laura Miller Dorset Council Portfolio Holder for Adult Social Care and Health 53

Appreciating what we have around us Thanks to John Sanford who found this poem to sum up what he – and perhaps many people – feel about lockdown, and how to appreciate the value of nature and our surroundings. The identity of the author remains a mystery – does anyone know who it is?

Joys that are free It doesn’t cost money as many suppose To have ‘a good time’ on the earth The best of its pleasures are free unto those Who know how to value their worth The sweetest of music the birds to us sing The loveliest flowers grow wild The finest of drinks gushes out o’ the spring All free to man women and child Kind words and glad looks and smiles cheery and brave Cost nothing – no nothing at all And yet all the wealth that a kingdom could save Can make no such pleasures befall No money can purchase, no artist can paint Such pictures as nature supplies For ever all over to sinner and saint Who use to advantage their eyes To bask in the sunshine, to breathe the pure air, Honest toil, the enjoyment of health, Sweet slumber refreshing – these pleasures we share Without any portion of wealth Communion with friends who are tried, true and strong To love and be loved for love’s sake In fact, all that makes a life happy and long Are free to whoever will take.

POGLES WOOD EXPLORERS So ... the swallows are still in the workshop, there is a song thrush in the hawthorn hedge at the end of the orchard, a nuthatch in the hedge by the lean-to shelter, a wren under the decking and robins in the hazel coppice. A large family of magpies practice their Morris dancing on the cabin roof at any time when we might want to just sit and enjoy a bit of quiet reading! We don’t usually notice so many things, but then we don’t usually sit about drinking tea quite so much! It is hard, writing this in June, to guess how things will be by August, or even July, or even by the end of June! So this is my best guess......... We have decided that we will go ahead with our planning for a Celebratory Stroll on Saturday 11 July. The idea is that people come and wander round and enjoy the beauty of the woodland, get some exercise, see what we have been doing, and maybe have a picnic. We don’t know what the situation will be regarding social distancing by then so we are assuming it will be the same as now. Please let us know if you want to come and let us know what time so we can spread visits out throughout the day. You are welcome to picnic but please bring your own and stay in family groups. Keep an eye on our Facebook page for more up to date information.

Pogles Wood bench

Holiday Club We are planning to start holiday club on Monday 13 July. As usual we will start at 10.00am and finish at 3.00pm (half days are available) on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays each week until the end of August. As things are at the moment, we plan to restrict numbers to six children per day so it is vital that places keeping the price at £15 per day.

Wild School Week This will be from Monday 24 to Friday 28 August (excluding Wednesday). Going back to school will be a huge change for those who have been having school at home since March. As well as all our normal activities we plan to do lots of outdoor Pogles Wood reading room learning and preparing for the excitement of whatever school has to offer in September. You will be amazed at how much maths and science there is in building a den or making bread, constructing a sundial or designing a paper airplane! Can’t wait to see you. Philippa Toulson For more info contact: philippa.toulson@gmail.com or Facebook Pogles Wood Explorers 55

BUTTERFLY SEARCH Throughout the summer months butterflies will be actively searching for nectar and suitable foodplants on which to lay their eggs in gardens, grassy places, woodland and hedgerows, where wild and cultivated plants will provide food for caterpillars. Nettles are very important as larval foodplants for the caterpillars of Red Admiral, Small Tortoiseshell, Comma and Peacock butterflies. Other species such as Speckled Wood, Gatekeeper and Ringlet feed on various grasses. Brimstone caterpillars feed on Buckthorn, whilst caterpillars of others featured here may be found on a wide variety of plants. The Painted Lady butterfly is a migrant species from the Mediterranean area, great numbers arriving on our shores in some years.

Of around sixty species found in the UK, you are very likely to see the twelve which were photographed in this Leigh garden. How many will you see this summer, and can you spot the Orange-tip butterfly so cleverly camouflaged among Cow Parsley flowers? Gill Nash

Answers on p.62

CHURCH NEWS

Our Church communities

News from the Three Valleys Team

Letter from Reverend Anne (Rt’d)

As you know, due to the lockdown we are unable to hold regular services in our church buildings. However, we do have a lively online presence. Sunday and midweek services are being broadcast on both Facebook and Zoom and we have a blog hosted by George Moody, plus a regular morning ‘Thought for the Day’. We are investigating to see how we might best put material on to Youtube as well. Details of what is going on may be found on the Three Valleys Team Facebook page or on our website www.threevalleysteam. org Please do join us. Your thoughts and comments would be most welcome. As things stand at the moment, I think it likely that churches will be permitted a limited re-opening in early July. When the lockdown restrictions are eased and we can re-enter our church buildings, the team expects to have a graduated restart. For the first month after we are allowed back into church we intend to hold three services per Sunday, one service in each of the Three Valley groups (Wriggle Valley, Gifle Valley and Vale of the White Hart). We will also continue broadcasting a weekly service via the internet. It seems likely that initially, distancing rules will have to be observed in church and that hymn singing will not be allowed as the deep breathing needed to sing is believed to increase the risk. Details of where the services are to be held will be published in the weekly electronic pewsheet, on our Facebook page and our website nearer the time. I will try to keep you posted as best I can as things develop. Tony Gilbert Rector Three Valleys Benefice Rural Dean of Sherborne

Driving home from a Sussex family funeral in March, I had little idea that I would soon be under house arrest for several weeks! (I am 75, and have a variety of underlying health issues.) Except for being unable to meet family members in person, it has been quiet and restful time. We managed to purchase compost, seeds and young plants. So the greenhouse was spring cleaned and put to work. Kind neighbours shopped for us. We walked footpaths for exercise. Most of the inhabitants of our small close of bungalows came out on Thursdays to clap for the N.H.S. Then, and at other times, we have listened, supported, and helped each other more than ever before – at a proper distance. Two lads baked cakes for the close each Friday. We learned new computer skills; and the sun shone. Body and mind were well tended. However, I have missed church; especially Holy Communion with friends and neighbours. Quickly though, the amazing skills of the Three Valleys Team came to the fore! They have produced a wealth of varied services on line; Sunday mornings; and Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. The thought for the day from the Rector each morning is fun. My colleague, George Moody, has given us a daily prophetic commentary on our times, based on the Book of Joel, an Old Testament prophet. Is George a modern day prophet? Therefore, fulfilled in body, mind and spirit, I can sit in my pleasant garden, with time to pray for the sick, dying and bereaved; health care personnel,

especially night duty teams – once, I was on duty at the sharp edge – for carers and delivery staff. Often it has been with heartbreak and tears. And I can pray for children without

gardens or access to green space, for teachers, for small businesses, for those who have lost employment, for the lonely and the desperate. And for you. Rev'd Anne Budgell (rt'd)

THREE VALLEYS TEAM Team Office:

Team Rector:

Rev’d Richard Kirlew

Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Rev’d Tony Gilbert @RuralChaplain Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG The Rectory, Church Rd, 01963 23570 01935 872600 Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE e: rector3valleys@gmail.com

01935 873044 e: rector3valleys@gmail.com Jubilee Hall Yetminster ENQUIRES: Three Valleys Opening hours Benefice Office, Team Vicars 01935 872600 Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri Rev’d George Moody e: 3valleysoffice@gmail.com The Rectory Church St, 9.30am – 12.30pm e:3valleysoffice@gmail.com w:www.threevalleysteam.org

Tues 1.30 – 4.30pm

Yetminster DT9 6QE

01935 873214 e: revgeorgemoody@gmail.com

Yetminster Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ

Treasurer: Mrs S Gilbey

Minister: Rev Kate Konrad 01935-415837 Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690

All services begin at 10:30am followed by coffee.

Roman Catholic Services Roman Catholic Church

Sundays:

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

7am Silent Prayer in Chapel 7.30am Morning Prayer 12 noon Midday Prayer and Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer, followed by prayer time 9pm Night prayer (8.15pm -Thurs, 8.45pm-Sat)

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

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

PLANNING APPLICATIONS JUL/AUG 2020 BATCOMBE WD/D/20/001084 11/05/2020 NEW INN, BAKERS MOOR LANE – Erect two storey side extension, balcony and installation of solar panels. No Decision. WD/D/20/000949 20/04/2020 SCOTLEY FARM, ROAD PAST SCOTLEY FARM TO DYERS FARM – Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3 and 4 of planning approval WD/D/19/002854. No Decision. WD/D/20/000783 20/04/2020 SCOTLEY FARM, ROAD PAST SCOTLEY FARM TO DYERS FARM – Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3 and 4 of planning approval WD/D/19/002854. No Decision.

CHETNOLE WD/D/20/001289 03/06/2020 MANOR FARM, DEEP FORD LANE – Erect roof to cover the existing concrete yard to provide welfare for livestock. No Decision. WD/D/20/001164 19/05/2020 CHETNOLE FARM – Re-thatching of roof. No Decision. WD/D/20/000900 14/04/2020 NICKS NEST, BATCOMBE LANE – Erect a replacement commercial store. No Decision. WD/D/20/000817 01/04/2020 LAND TO THE SOUTH OF NICKS NEST – Erection of dwelling. No Decision WD/D/19/002939 26/12/2019 LAND AT MANOR FARM WEST OF, YETMINSTER ROAD – Formation of gated access. No Decision. WD/D/19/002864 15/11/2019 GROVE COTTAGES, MILL LANESTOCKWOOD ROAD – Alterations to internal partition wall; internal alterations to create en-suite bathrooms. No Decision. WD/D/19/002127 19/082019 STONE BARN HOUSE, YETMINSTER ROAD – Change of use and conversion of agricultural buildings to 1 No. dwelling with associated internal and external alterations. Refused. Appeal lodged.

HERMITAGE & HILFIELD Nil

LEIGH WD/D/20/001174 20/05/2020 LAND EAST OF DROVERS COTTAGE, CHETNOLE ROAD – Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 5 of planning approval WD/D/18/001955. No Decision. WD/D/20/000941 20/04/2020 LOWER TOTNELL FARM, TOTNELL – Alterations to the former dairy building which forms additional living accommodation to the main house. No Decision. WD/D/20/000942 20/04/2020 LOWER TOTNELL FARM, TOTNELL – Internal and external alterations to the former dairy building which forms additional living accommodation to the main house. No Decision. WD/D/20/000934 17/04/2020 TOTNELL HOUSE SOUTH, TOTNELL HOUSE, TOTNELL – Erection of ancillary music room and accommodation. No Decision. WD/D/20/000865 06/04/2020 WHITEHALL FARM, SOUTH STREET, LEIGH – Erect single storey rear extension and internal alterations. No Decision. WD/D/20/000866 06/04/2020 WHITEHALL FARM, SOUTH STREET, LEIGH – Works to facilitate erection of single storey rear extension and internal alterations. No Decision. WD/D/20/000603 06/03/2020 BAILEY RIDGE CORNER HOLMBUSHES, BAILEY RIDGE – Erection of rear extension. No Decision.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS JUL/AUG 2020 WD/D/19/002718 04/11/2019 LAND SOUTH OF, LEIGH – Erection of 2.no dwellings and garages and alterations to existing vehicular access. No Decision. MELBURY BUBB WD/D/20/001015 28/04/2020 REDFORD FARM, MELBURY BUBB – Essential engineering works to the existing silage clamps to provide new structural walls, effluent drainage, effluent storage tank and associated works. No Decision. RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/20/001057 05/05/2020 LAND KNOWN AS, CLIFTON FARM, CLIFTON FARM LANE, CLIFTON MAYBANK – Installation of a renewable energy scheme comprising ground mounted photovoltaic arrays together with substation; onsite connection to grid network; transformer stations; access; internal access track; landscaping; biodiversity measures; security measures; access gate and ancillary infrastructure. No Decision. YETMINSTER WD/D/20/001271 01/06/2020 PETTIES FARM, HIGH STREET – Change of use of agricultural buildings to 2.no dwellings (Class C3) and associated operational development. No Decision. WD/D/20/001068 07/05/2020 PRIORS CLEVE, HIGH STREET – Request for compliance with condition No. 11 following approval of listed building consent. Decided Appeal Decision unavailable – 5 Jun 20. WD/D/20/000965 22/04/2020 MEADOWAY, CHETNOLE ROAD – Alteration to existing road. Prior Approval not required – 18 May 20. WD/D/20/000918 16/04/2020 AGRICULTURAL BARN SOUTH OF, BRISTER END – Change of use of agricultural barn to dwelling (Class C3) and associated operational develop-ment. Prior approval approved. 5 Jun 20. WD/D/20/000887 13/04/2020 RED HOUSE, QUEEN STREET – Demolition of garage and erection of new garage. No Decision. WD/D/20/000694 18/03/2020 STAKE FORD BARN, STAKE FORD CROSS – Amendment to planning permission reference WD/D/19/000711 – Addition of windows and a workshop. No Decision. WD/D/20/000538 02/04/2020 LAND ADJACENT MILL LANE, MILL LANE – Erect an L shape Stable / Livestock wooden building and level ground down. No Decision. WD/D/20/000244 30/01/2020 SUSSEX HOUSE, BRISTER END – Erect 1no. dwelling (accessed off Whittles Lane). No Decision. WD/D/19/003147 20/12/2019 BARN 5, HAMLET – Agricultural building to dwelling. No Decision. WD/D/19/002011 07/08/2019 LAND NORTH OF CLARE COTTAGE, HIGH STREET – Erection of 1 No. Dwelling. No Decision. WD/D/19/000776 14/03/2019 LAND SOUTH OF FOLLY FARM, THORNFORD ROAD – Residential development (Variation to outline planning permission reference WD/D/16/000642 and Condition 1 of approval of reserved matters reference WD/D/18/001139 to amend the approved plans). Appeal status – unknown. WD/D/18/002623 14/11/2018 ABP FOODGROUP, CHETNOLE ROAD – Use of Chetminister House as offices. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)). No Decision. WD/D/18/000819 23/04/2018 THE OLD COURT HOUSE, HIGH STREET – Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 of planning approval WD/D/14/000548 (Compliance with Conditions). Under consideration.

PLANNING APPLICATIONS JUL/AUG 2020 applications can be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications. Note: due to publication deadlines these details only reflect the website records up to the 12 June 2020. Graham Plaice

The next Dorset Council – Northern Area Planning Committee meeting will take place on the 30 July at 10.00am, this meeting is being held remotely as an MS teams live event. A full register of all past and present planning

SOCIAL DISTANCING STORE IS OPEN! Businesses are all having to adapt to the ‘new normal’, to ensure the safety of everyone in the company as well as visitors. Remous is now printing and supplying both generic and bespoke social distancing packs to help businesses prepare. All the following items are printed by Remous at its new state-ofthe-art print facility in Sherborne:

• Full range of Social Distancing and COVID-related posters and stickers • Standard products or Customdesigned with your own message and logo • Shop online straight away, with a simple checkout • Very competitive pricing • Online tutorial help available

www.remousonline.com

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u Gatekeeper i Speckled Wood o Small Copper

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How many did you spot?

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Call for photos please! We are lucky enough to live in a very beautiful part of the country, surrounded by rolling hills, ancient woodland, historic buildings and diverse, colourful wildlife. All of which are shown in some of the striking photos in this issue. But we will always need more. In particular, we want to continue featuring an outstanding photo from a local contributor with a keen eye, on the front cover of each issue. Any topic of local interest would be welcome â&#x20AC;&#x201C; whether flora, fauna, architecture or people. Please email wvm.editor@gmail.com with your pics! Thank you very much. Kathryn Edwards

Regular Meetings, Events & Activities Name Every Mon Table Tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga Cummunifit Sit & Strengthen Leigh Short Mat Bowls Yetminster Table Tennis Club Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga Yetminster Bell Ringers Every Tue Topsy Turvy Toddlers Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) Beginners Pilates Cubs (in term) Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning & PO Community Coffee morning Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term) Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club Women’s Table Tennis Croquet Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term) Scouts (in term) Beginners yoga Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Every Thur Tai Chi Advanced Pilates Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5–7yrs) Leigh Brownies (7–10yrs) Guides Dance Fit Wriggle Valley Voices Every Fri Table Tennis Croquet Club (May – Oct) Croquet Every Sun Second Sunday Informal worship Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

Time 9.30–12.30pm 9.30–10.30am 11am–12 noon 2–5pm 10–12noon 6.30–7.30pm 7.30pm–10pm 9.30am–11am 10am–1pm 1.10–2.10pm 6–7.30pm 9.30–12 noon 10.30–11.30am 10.30–11.30am 3pm (until Oct) 3.15 pm–4.05pm 3pm 2–4pm 5.30pm summer only 6–7pm 6–7pm 7–9pm 7pm 7–10pm 10am 10am 2–5pm 5.45–7pm 5.45–7pm 7–8.30pm 6.30pm (term time) 7.30pm 9.30–12.30pm 3pm 3pm 9 for 9.30am 3pm

Venue Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall Scout Hut, Yetminster Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew’s Church St Andrew’s Primary School Chetnole Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster Chetnole Village Hall Old Vicarage Care Home Leigh Village Hall Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew’s Primary School Chetnole Playing Fields Leigh Village Hall Church Farm, Hermitage Leigh Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster Scout Hut Yetminster St Andrew’s Primary School Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall Trim Room, Yetminster Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall St Andrew’s Primary Sch Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall Chetnole Playing Fields

Regular Meetings, Events & Activities Name

Time

Venue

1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1 Tue

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30–10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

2 Tues nd

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months) 7pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. 7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

Sue Footner 873610

7.30pm

(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion

3 Tues rd

Sheaf of Arrows

WV Women’s Group

7.30pm

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15–3pm

Leigh Parish Council – alt mnths 7.30pm Last Tues Leigh Women’s Institute Pub Quiz 1 Wed st

Gable Court Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

7.30–11pm

Leigh Village Hall

7pm

The White Hart, Yetminster

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes

10–11.30am

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11am

tba

[not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC 7.30pm

St. Andrew’s Primary School

2 Wed

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

Last Wed Woodland Wednesdays

12.45–2.45pm

Pogles Wood nr Leigh

2nd Wed/alt mth

Police Community Support Yetminster Fair Association

By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm

Meadens Hall, Yetminster

Wed – Sat Friary Shop

2.30–4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

6.30–8pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

Meadens Coffee Morning

10.30am

The Meadens

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7–10pm

Leigh Village Hall

Pub Quiz

8pm

The White Haart

2 Thurs nd

Last Sat

District Council Members serving you in 2020 : :

8 Waterside, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NY T:

Having grown up in the Dorset countryside, I have always had a passion for working with nature which has led me to a career in Cabinetry. Having followed my passion I am now based on a farm in Chetnole, which inspires much of my work and allows me to access some beautiful wood from my home County. Since training in 2010 I have spent much of my time focusing on bespoke builds for clients and refining my style to ensure every item created is truly unique. My aim is to make sustainable furniture that can be handed down through the generations I take pride in taking the time to get to know my client and understand their everyday life, which helps to ensure that the pieces complement their requirements. I have a keen eye for detail and strive for perfection in all of my work.

Charlie Mathers

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FUNERAL SERVICES

ART & ANTIQUES

ADVERTISER

Old School Gallery

Brister & Son

Neal Electrical Services

The Station Emporium

Grassby Funeral Services

JJP Plumbing

AJ Wakely & Sons

Pearce Energy Heating Oil

GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

Maiden Newton Clearance

Sellick & Saxton

Burrow Water Treatment Plants 41

TS Boiler Services

Spearbuild

B.A Wallbridge

Westcountry Electrics

West Country Tiling Services

BED & BREAKFAST Chetnole Inn

Hound House

CARE HOMES Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh

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CARS, VANS & MOTORCYCLES, HIRING & SERVICING Addison Motors

Autotech Garage Services

Brotherwood

Express Equipment Centre

N.S Autos

WANTED Old Motorcycles

West Country Cars

CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate

A Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd

i Sweep, & video inspections

Steve White Chimney Sweep

John Butler Master Thatcher

P. Houchen Dry Stone Walling

Hannah Bradish-Ellames

JS Gardening Services

KDS Garden Machinery Repair

Knighton Countryside Mgmt

Komit Kompost

Logs & Woodworking – Simon

The Log Man

Maiden Newton Clearance

M&S Welding

Mad Mowers

Matt Turner Property & Garden 6

HOME, OFFICE & INTERIORS Country Office Furniture

KC Decorators

Melbury Kitchens & Interiors

Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms

Michael Sturmey Carpets

SBF Curtains & Blinds

Wayne Timmins

Upstairs & Downstairs Interiors 40 CM Furniture

Paul Hambidge Contracting

LEGAL SERVICES

Perrett Fencing

Porter Dodson Solicitors

COMPUTERS, MARKETING & IT

Pestwright & Mole Catcher

Professional Will Writer

Dalaric Managed Internet Services 38

Rampisham Timber Services

PETS & LIVESTOCK

DMDH Computers

SCR Tree Care

Dog Grooming & Stripping

PDC Computing

Tree Surgery (Westree)

PHOTOGRAPHY

Wriggle Valley Fencing

Chetnole Drone Photography

EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery

Will’s Walls, Dry Stone Walling 27

Lower Covey Montessori Nursery 4

HEALTH & WELL BEING

EVENT VENUES

Robert Frith Optometrists

Chetnole Village Hall

Tania Geere Chiropodist

Leigh Village Hall

Therapy Barn Mandie Holloway 65

The Marquee Hire Company

Yetminster Health Centre

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

HOME - BUILD & MAINTENANCE

FOOD, DRINK & CATERING

AD Renovations

66 6

POST OFFICES Chetnole Village Hall (Wed am only) 6 Leigh

Yetminster

PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port

PROPERTY & HOLIDAY LETS Holiday Home Nr Bordeaux

Mallows Cottage, Yetminster

Hollis Mead Organic Dairy

J Bennett Joinery

Chocolate Art School

Ian Crossland Property Maint.

The Flying Pig

Dorset Plasterers

Hilfield Herefords

Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing 64

Leigh Village Stores & PO

M Harris

5 Star Bars & Catering

Steve Jones, Carpentry & Joinery 4

Heart Of Wessex Railway

Knott Roofing

On the Boyle Café

Wriggle Valley Cars

Spar Stores & PO Yetminster

Lawrence Electricals

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAG ADVERTISING

PUBLIC HOUSES & FOOD Chetnole Inn

SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots’ Bouncers

TRAVEL

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