June 2022 No. 346 by Wriggle Valley Magazine

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE No 346 June 2022

In this issue: Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club outings Angus Stewart keeps Yeovil Blood Bikes freewheelin' The Wriggle river runs white Protecting children's mental health

CONTENTS EDITORIAL 3 Choirs come together for Come Sing p7 Leigh Ride + Stride teams receive Morshead Trophy p19

Eccentric vicars p49

NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES Batcombe Beer Hackett Chetnole Hermitage Leigh Ryme Intrinseca Yetminster

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CLUB NEWS

POGLES WOOD EXPLORERS

NATURE NOTES

OTHER NEWS

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES 53 Our youngest reader? p47

PLANNING 57 REGULAR EVENTS

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The Come and Sing Classical Choral workshop and concert was a feat of organisational skills and a great success, as singers from 15 different choirs across the region came together as a ‘pop up choir’ to practice, and then perform, classical works – all in one day. Brilliant! If you love singing (some of the old songs maybe?) but don’t feel confident enough to join a choir, then Singing4Fun could be for you. See page 47 for details. Congratulations go to the Yeovil Freewheelers Blood Bikes for The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service; they provide a vital service in supporting the NHS and it is great that the dedication of the volunteers has been recognised in this way. Congratulations also to Leigh Talks! in securing funding from The National Lottery. Food, farming and community are at the heart of the Wriggle Valley and this month’s Talk, on the response by farmers to the challenges of climate change, promises to be thought-provoking and entertaining. Julie Simpson’s article on championing children’s mental health in schools highlights another important topic; the scale of the issue, its lasting effects, and the actions to tackle it, make sobering yet positive reading. Finally, the celebrations planned across the Wriggle Valley for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee are going to be terrific so it’s time to put on your party hat and have some fun.

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BATCOMBE

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Photo: Johnathon Billinger

It’s great to see the butterflies and moths on the wing, it really starts to feel like summer when they are out and about. The Nature Notes page in last month’s magazine inspired some of Batcombe’s residents to try and photograph some of these intriguing creatures; this is a photo of a Puss Moth taken by Susie Graham, not rare but a moth with particularly striking pattern, named because of its cat-like appearance. The species was first recorded in 1758, not quite as old as our C.14th church.

valued and used. The Trust provides support, training and grants, along with a directory of churches. Batcombe’s listing can be seen on the Trust’s website: https://www.nationalchurchestrust.org/ church/st-mary-magdalene-batcombe

National Churches Trust website

April saw the annual jumble sale take place in Leigh Village Hall, a great chance for everyone to clear out their unwanted items and to buy some bargains; the sale raised almost £400 for the cause.

Batcombe church is now part of the National Churches Trust, an important step for us as the Trust has a mission to help keep the UK’s wonderful collection of church buildings well maintained, 4

Bolster the Beams

Dawn and Carol before the rush

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations Batcombe is looking forward to our celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on 5 June, with a Bring and Share picnic at Batcombe Hill House from 12.00 noon. Dress code is Garden Party or Fancy Dress in Regal style. All welcome, any late replies or questions to Andrew on 07717 353232.

Visitors to Batcombe It's always good to receive visitors in Batcombe, especially the swallows and housemartins who soon adopted our new house as home and have returned for the third year. The cuckoo also visited Batcombe as we heard its call on 9 May but no chance of getting a photo of that elusive bird.

Batcombe Cream Teas We look forward to welcoming visitors and friends old and new to the Batcombe Cream Teas at Hilfield Friary on Sunday 26 June from 3.00pm.

Batcombe Church Lottery Prize winners April 2022 1st

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Wilfy Isles

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Alfie Isles

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BEER HACKETT

St. Michael’s Church Village ‘Way of the Cross’ walk on Good Friday We were pleased to be able to reinstate this event after a break of three years. We gathered at 3.30pm by the village notice board and were welcomed by Rev. Jenny Nelson who led us on our walk. We shared the reading of seven ‘Sayings from the Cross’ comprising a bible reading, reflection and, at two of the stations, a hymn. Stopping at three more stations in Beer Hackett and then, after walking to the top of Knighton Hill, from the final station we looked down over the glorious Dorset view towards Batcombe Hill on a beautiful blue-skied day. James and Alice Johnsen then treated us to tea and hot cross buns (with jam!). Thank you to them and to Jenny and to those who joined in. 6

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Memorial to the late Col. G.M. Chirnside, churchwarden On Sunday 19 June at 11.30 there will be a service of Morning Prayer in St. Michael’s taken by Rev. Tony Gilbert. During the service the tablet in Mark’s memory inside the church will be dedicated. Those who knew Mark during his long and dedicated service as churchwarden might like to join us in this service. John Bingham

Friends of St. Michael’s Church ‘Come and Sing’ Classical Choral Workshop and Concert review Saturday 23 April was a joyful day of singing for all those who took part in the ‘Come and Sing’ Classical Choral Workshop, organised by the Friends of St. Michael’s Church, Beer Hackett and held at St. Mary’s Church, Bradford Abbas. The event was led by Alice Dicker, Musical Director for the South Petherton Combined Arts Society Choir and the Mid-Wessex Singers. Accompaniment was provided by organist Kris Emmett. 32 enthusiastic singers, representing 15 choirs from across the region, arrived bright and early, met one another, and received their musical scores. Once settled in, Alice took charge of the intensive one-day workshop.

The day culminated in an hourlong evening concert, featuring works including Vivaldi’s ‘Gloria’ and excerpts from Handel’s ‘Messiah’. Whilst some pieces were familiar, some were totally unknown to this ‘pop-up’ choir and included outstanding performances from soloists Kathy Smyth, Jenny Hillman and Ashley Stafford. Kathy Smyth, who had suggested the original idea, introduced the evening and, at the end, Simon Clothier, Chair of the Friends of St. Michael’s, thanked Alice and the choir with presentations of flowers and wine. Grateful thanks go to the Bradford Abbas PCC, for use of the venue and for providing refreshments during the day, and organising the evening bar, and to the Rose and Crown for providing evening meals. A total of £400 was raised towards crucial repairs to St. Michael’s Church, Beer Hackett. Sylvia Whitman 7

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The Wriggle runs white with milk

A warm Chetnole welcome goes to Joanna Procter and Stephen Moss who have moved to Stonegarth from High Ham near Langport; we wish them many years of happiness in their new home. We also send our very best wishes to Rodney Yeatman who has moved nearer to his family. We also bid a fond farewell to Bev, Andy and Mallie Welch who are leaving Chetnole for pastures new – good luck with everything and we will miss you. Enjoy the Platinum Jubilee celebrations this month and let’s hope the sun shines. Looking forward to seeing your houses blinged up for the occasion too. And don’t forget to sit on the church wall at wedding time!

own food, drink, decorations and wet weather plan Tues 14 June Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club outing to Holme for Gardens, Wareham – meet there at 1.30pm Sat 18 June Wedding at the church – see church noticeboard for time Thurs 30 June Wedding at the church – see church noticeboard for time Happy June to you all. Liz Tebbatt

What’s on in Chetnole this month:

CHETNOLE RESIDENTS JOIN US WITH YOUR FAMILIES & FRIENDS AS WE CELEBRATE THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE

w/c 30 May Best patriotically decorated house competition Thurs 2 June Jubilee BBQ from 8.00pm and bonfire lighting 9.45pm Fri 3 June Judging for the Best Decorated House Competition Sun 5 June From 12.30pm Children’s Royal Fancy Dress Competition followed by Village Street Lunch at 1.00pm. Bring your 8

THURSDAY 2nd JUNE from 8pm A Barbecue and the Lighting of the Jubilee Bonfire at 9.45pm

FRIDAY 3rd JUNE Judging for the Best Decorated House Competition

SUNDAY 5th JUNE from 12.30pm Children’s Royal Fancy Dress Competition followed by Village Street Lunch at 1pm. Bring your own food, drink, decorations and wet weather plan. All events held by the Village Hall. Contact Barbara on btmwallace@gmail.com to book a table for £10 or bring your own. All proceeds to the Queen’s Jubilee Charities. Please contact James@troup.es with offers of help – all gratefully received.

A land flowing with milk … Last month, the Wriggle turned white as it flowed through Chetnole. A vigilant resident reported this to the Environment Agency, who investigated and confirmed the colouring was due to milk entering the river somewhere upstream.

St. Peter’s Church On 1 May, St. Peter’s had a lovely village service in the morning, thanks to Richard and everyone, and a wonderful concert in the evening organised by the Friends. Many thanks to them and to Uri and Kate and ‘There be Dragons’ for performing – what a treat! On 8 May, we were pleased to welcome Canon Janet Smith who came to take our communion service and we would like to thank her for coming. In June we have a service at 10.00am on Sunday 12 (with coffee and biscuits afterwards). And we are so pleased that we have two weddings – on 18 and 30 June – a notice will be on the board with the times for the weddings so we can all watch from the wall! Looking ahead, on 3 July at 11.00am our curate Jenny Nelson will celebrate her first Holy Communion, and the benefice will have a bring-and-share lunch in the hall afterwards – everyone is welcome to both the service and lunch. We also we hope you will all come along to our wonderful Flower Festival which is on from 8–10 July. Chetnole PCC

Chetnole Church

Flower Festival

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 8, 9, 10 July 2022 11:00 - 5:00 Music twice a day Art on display Concert Saturday evening at 7:30 Village service Sunday at 10:00 Free entry - donations appreciated (for church roof and churchyard)

Refreshments/Cream teas available at Chetnole Inn from 12:00 - 5:00     

A celebration of our church and community through flowers, art and music

Review of There be Dragons performing The Gates of Bristol On Sunday 1 May, St. Peter’s Church played host to There be Dragons first ever performance, a sneaky preview of their programme for the Bristol Early Music performance, and they held the audience spellbound. There be Dragons include Chetnole’s very own Kate Hawnt (voice) and Uri Smilansky (medieval fiddle), with fellow international musicians Leah Stuttard (voice and harp) and Victoria Couper (voice). Formed in 2019, the group has faced every imaginable tribulation to get to their first performance, including flood, storm and a pandemic. The programme covered sacred and secular music from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance, as we were taken on a virtual tour of the four C.15th gates that guarded the entrance to Bristol via the port, the market and even the prison. We 9

were treated to songs in Early English, Latin, Norman- French and Italian, ranging from songs of devotion to prison laments to a song for secret lovers! Against the backdrop of the candlelit warm mellow sandstone of St. Peter’s, There be Dragons transported us to a different world and, as one of the audience said, “it was a privilege to be there”. I hope we can tempt There be Dragons back to St. Peter’s in the future and, at the risk of gilding an already very beautiful lily, the evening raised much needed funds for repairs to St. Peter’s.

seeing your creations and hope that the winning entry can be used by the village in the future. Don’t forget your sunflowers which will create a spectacular scene of golden colour. Judging for the tallest and most vibrant will take place on Friday 5 August (not Saturday as previously advertised). Remember to submit the height on your entry form. As well as the show, we will have a full return of our popular stalls and stands. We would be grateful for any donations for the raffle, as well as offers of help for the day itself such as erecting gazebos or manning a stall. This annual event is a wonderful way to get involved, meet new faces and have a good giggle. Lastly, thank you to all of you who came to the fundraising bingo night. A great time was had by all, lots of prizes were won and the cash bar was as popular as ever!

75th Chetnole Flower Show & Fete Special Celebratory Class Preparations are well underway for our popular Flower Show & Fete on 6 August. This year is a special anniversary, so we have some new classes to mark the occasion. All exhibitors to the Flower Show will automatically be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win £75. A new Community Challenge award has been created, which is open to Chetnole residents of all ages and can be entered as an individual or as a group: design a crest and motto which best illustrates Chetnole village and our community spirit. This really is a special challenge and we hope it will encapsulate all that is wonderful about our village. We’re looking forward to 10

The 75th CHETNOLE FLOWER SHOW & FETE Please join us for our popular annual Summer show Saturday 6th August 2022 2pm – 4.30pm, Chetnole Village Hall We’re delighted that the Flower show & Fete is returning in its full format and hope that you have started growing, cooking and making in preparation. Join us for Tea, Cakes, Pimms, Live Music and lots of fun stalls. To enter the 2022 Show you can find the schedule on: www.chetnoleandstockwood-pc.gov.uk Or follow us on FB and Insta @chetnoleflowershow To get involved contact us at chetnoleflowershow@gmail.com

Village matters Annual litter pick Following the recent litter pick, Dorset Council and

Keep Dorset Tidy joined forces and have gifted Chetnole a complete Litter Pick kitbag, comprising 10 sets of hivis gilets, picker-uppers and large bags, plus three useful bag hoops. It is stored in the village hall shed, and can be accessed at any time, by any villager feeling like picking up litter from verges and hedgerows during a daily walk. The key can be obtained from a village hall committee member. So, no need to wait for an annual clean up!

map can be purchased from me, or from the pub, or from the Little Leigh Store. Linda Caroll’s original painting, on which the map is based, can be seen in the village hall. Proceeds from sales will be donated equally between St. Peter’s and the village hall. Gordon Ratcliffe 01935 872996

Chetnole Oil Group If you would like to arrange a delivery of domestic heating oil, please email your orders to info@pearce-energy.co.uk or call Gill and Val on 01935 816966.

Chetnole artist, Erica Fairhurst

Village map The Chetnole Village Map in handy leaflet form was printed just in time for Bingo Night at the village hall. David Russell went into ‘hard sell’ mode around the bingo tables and quite a few copies were bought at £3 per leaflet. Even long-time residents of Chetnole have said how useful they find the map, which shows exactly where each property is located. Everyone should have a copy. The

Erica does local landscapes and still lifes, painted with acrylic paints on canvas, all with a palette knife rather than a paintbrush. The results are very bright vibrant paintings with a modern feel, yet still representational. Erica says, “I feel so lucky to live close to such beautiful landscapes. I think we all have a fresh appreciation of the natural world around us, having been deprived of other distractions during the past two years. Walks became a great source of comfort and release from all the stress and unknowns going on in the wider world. I hope my paintings reflect some of the joy we can find in nature.” 11

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HERMITAGE

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Photo: Colin Summerell

Hermitage Spring Walk

On Sunday 24 April, the Hermitage Village Spring Walk was brought back after several years absence. A group of 17 of us set off from the village hall on a sunny morning to follow part of the Hermitage C.16th ‘Beating the Bounds’ route.

We walked down the oak-lined drove to Higher Holnest and then along the road to Ryme Horn. Here there is an ancient stone marking the point where the Hermitage, Holnest and Minterne boundaries meet. From there we turned South towards Williford and into Middlemarsh Common Woods where there were orchids, wild garlic and spectacular drifts of bluebells. We returned along Gunville Lane to the village hall to have a brunch of bacon butties and homemade cakes and meet up with friends. A very enjoyable morning which also raised £75 for Ukraine. John Damon

Hermitage street party/picnic Sunday 5 June 3.00pm

Photo: Colin Summerell

To celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, Hermitage will be hosting a traditional street party/picnic on the village green starting at 3.00pm.

The afternoon will start with a complimentary glass of Pimm’s. Just bring along a plate of finger food, sandwiches, cakes, savouries etc. to share, or your own picnic if you prefer and maybe a little tipple! Tea and coffee will be provided. There will be a red, white and blue colour theme, come along and have fun.

Hermitage Three Day Event Friday 5 to Sunday 7 August (2022)

Saturday 6 August In the evening is the Sturminster Newton Young Farmers Party – likely to be boisterous and great fun – not to say noisy! Tickets for this are via the Sturminster YFC only. Sunday 7 August Lunch is the Hermitage village lunch – sorry, Hermitage inhabitants only (plus those staying with them).

We are again running the Hermitage three-day event this year. Not, as may be inferred, a horsey party, but a series of enormously enjoyable events for local people, Young Farmers, and the occupants of Hermitage. Friday 5 August Starting around 7.30pm will be our normal supper, with entertainment, dancing and, this year, food. Entertainment is from the hugely popular band D-State, while drinks are from our bar. Food is provided by Ashely Maunder’s Hog-Roast (cutlery and plates provided). Vegetarian food available. There will be our normal ‘Heads and Tails’ in favour of the Dorset Air Ambulance as well as a Champagne draw. Tickets available via Pippa Markus on 07919 090721 17

LEIGH

REPS: Philippa Toulson philippa.toulson@gmail.com Eddie Upton upton.eddie@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Judith Palmer

Photo: Morag Orchard

The main news for June is obviously The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Leigh will be playing a significant part in this. Our big day is Sunday 5 June when all eyes will be on the village green for a host of fun things for all the family, including a bring your own picnic lunch. From 2.00-6.00pm, you’ll also be able to enjoy music, dancing, cream teas (order from Sica at the shop), lawn games, bouncy castle and, to prevent you from dying of thirst, the Pop Inn will be out on the green. On Wednesday 1 June be sure to go to the Leigh Little Store to pick up a very special Village Quiz which will take you on a gentle saunter round the village to find all the answers. On Thursday 2 June, the anniversary 18

of the coronation, there will be an open air commemorative family service in the churchyard at 10.00am. From Thursday to Sunday the church will also be decked out with a display of floral tributes as well as a photographic exhibition of how Leigh celebrated the coronation in 1953 and various other royal occasions and jubilees. Everyone in the village – yes, everyone – is invited to decorate their front door, gate, fence, hedge with festive jubilee decorations, so that they can be judged by the Queen who will be touring the village in an open top vehicle at 5.00pm on Saturday 4 June. Be sure to check out the item from Leigh Climate Group about their programme of Lottery-funded talks.

And don’t forget the Pop Inn on Friday 24 June, when delicious beef nachos will be available. Open from 7.00–10.30pm, when all the lovely volunteers who contribute to the running of this fantastic community initiative will be able to go home for a much needed rest and sleep, content in the knowledge that you, and they, have all had a very good time.

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POP INN Leigh’s Renowned Pop-up Pub.

St. Andrew’s Church After our service on 24 May, we were presented with the Dorset Historic Churches Trust’s Morshead Trophy in recognition of Leigh’s outstanding efforts in raising c.£2,500 in last year’s sponsored Ride + Stride. The subject of the service was Pilgrimage and both the service and the presentation/reception were very jolly affairs. We all felt very pleased with ourselves and it was clear that the presentation party was equally pleased to be able to make the award to one of the county’s small rural churches.

Friday June 24th from 7.00pm plus Beef Nachos Deliciosa! Morag Orchard receives the Morshead Trophy on behalf of Leigh’s Ride + Stride teams

Then, the next day, Saturday 25 June, the village hall will be alive with the sounds of Howie Casey’s Beatles with Wings, featuring the music of Paul McCartney, The Beatles and Wings. Doors open at 7.00pm and the evening starts at 8.00pm. Obviously this is one of those gigs that really can’t be missed. Book your tickets now from Duncan Moore duncancmoore@aol.com Philippa Toulson & Eddie Upton

In making the presentation of the Morshead Trophy, Sir Philip Williams, Vice President of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust, and Major General John Stokoe, Chairman, talked about the importance of lay-led services and of how the church, indeed the country, would be in trouble without the help of volunteers. Leigh Church is by no means unusual in relying heavily on volunteers. Many people, whatever their beliefs, recognise 19

the church as an important historic community resource, central to village life. We are very lucky to have a strong body of support, but we could always do with more help. Can you help? Our highly talented and artistic flower arrangers would love to be joined by some younger members of the community. A recent article in The Guardian referred to churchyards as “some of our wildest nature sites”. Churchyard maintenance, particularly in the summer months when we need to mow every couple of weeks, needs more hands to the pump. It’s always a pleasure to welcome people to the church, and The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee provides the perfect opportunity for the whole village to see the church decked out in its finery with a mini Flower Festival and an exhibition of how the village, and the country, celebrated the coronation and various royal jubilees. There will be a celebratory commemorative family service in the churchyard at 10.00am on Thursday 2 June. Just as we will all be winding down from the big Jubilee bash, there will be a very calming and enjoyable Coffee Morning in the church from 10.30am on Tuesday 7 June. Come along for lovely cakes, lovely company and limitless cups of coffee or tea. Finally, we have four main office holders – two churchwardens, a secretary and a treasurer – but those posts are currently occupied by three people. Over a year ago Angela agreed to add Treasurer to her other job as Secretary. This was a temporary arrangement. We urgently need a new Treasurer. Contact one of us if you think you can do the job. John Parks & Eddie Upton Churchwardens 20

Sunday 5th June 2-6pm

Leigh Village Green* BIG JUBILEE LUNCH

OPENED BY THE QUEEN ICE-CREAMS LEIGH’S POP INN LAWN GAMES MUSiC & DANCiNG BOUNCY CASTLE SELLiNG REAL CREAM TEAS DECORATE YOUR GATE ALE & PiMMS A N SiG N DE OW R C

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FOR LEiGH RESiDENTS & THEiR FAMiLiES TICKETS, FLAGS & MORE iNFORMATiON AVAILABLE AT THE LITTLE LEIGH STORE

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The Big Lunch celebrating The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee As well as all the exciting events planned for the Big Jubilee Lunch on the village green there will be several ways to get involved beforehand. Wednesday 1 June: you can collect a special Village Quiz from the Little Leigh Store. The quiz will take you on a wander round the village to spot a few local landmarks. Suitable for all the family. Hand your completed sheets in at the Big Jubilee Lunch on 5 June. Thursday 2 June: there will be a special service in the churchyard at 10.00am to commemorate the coronation. Most villagers are far too young to remember the event itself, but for those of us in our dotage, especially those of us who were able to see a television, it was one of the most memorable events of our lives. For the celebration bank holidays and weekend, the church will host a display of floral arrangements and old royal celebration photographs. Saturday 4 June: is the day to get creative and make a grand entrance for The Queen. Decorate your gates, doors, hedges or fences with festive Jubilee decorations. The Queen herself will be touring the village in an open top vehicle at 5.00pm to judge the best festive front. Be sure to be available outside to give

her the very warmest waves and cheery Leigh welcome. She will be choosing her favourite elegant entrances so dress to impress! Prizes will be awarded at the Jubilee Lunch. And finally … the grand day itself … Sunday 5 June: the Big Lunch will be held from 2.00– 6.00pm on the village green (in hall if wet) A small volunteer committee have put together an afternoon of family fun reminiscent of the original Coronation celebrations. Leigh residents should collect their free tickets at The Little Leigh Store so that the Committee can have an idea of numbers. There is a prize draw on the day for the lucky numbered ticket. If she feels well enough, The Queen will cut the ribbon just before 2.00pm. Bring your family and flags, your picnic, your chairs, picnic rug and other festive paraphernalia and be prepared for a proper community good time. There will be some tables and you can also book one of Sica’s amazing cream teas. (Please order in advance from Little Leigh Store). The village green will be festooned in bunting and there will be: children’s games, photo booth, skittles, crown making, bouncy castle, live music, free ice creams and Leigh’s Pop Inn serving local beer and cider and jugs of Pimm’s. The afternoon will finish with a Great British Sing Song so bring your best voice and your reading glasses! All Leigh children will receive a limited edition Jubilee 50p coin along with a Leigh Timeline to be presented in a purple bag and given as a keepsake. For all up to the minute information, keep your eyes on the board outside the Little Leigh Store, or better still, pop in

for a cuppa and a cake and find out from Amelie or Sica exactly what the latest news is! Everyone’s talking about it! Jubilee Committee

Leigh Talks! presents: Farming, Food and Community Thursday 16 June, 7.45pm at Leigh Village Hall DT9 6HL (doors open 7.30pm) Free entry; bar available Farmers are central to our community and farming is key to the local economy here in Leigh and the surrounding area. Farming and land-use features significantly in discussions on how to curb greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and mitigate rising temperatures. Farmers are already making changes in response to the challenges of climate change, pressures on biodiversity, and to protect the Photo: Gill Nash environment. Come and hear a panel of local farmers talk about these issues. This is the second in the series of Leigh Talks! which aims to get people talking about the themes relevant to climate change. Let’s consider how these issues relate to us and find ways to reduce our carbon footprint. The talks won’t blind you with science but aim to be entertaining and present issues that everyone can respond to at an individual and community level.

Leigh Climate Group has got the programme off the ground and the Parish Council is supporting it with a grant from The National Lottery. The events aim to engage people on a wide range of topics over the coming ten months. The audience will have opportunity to listen to an expert speaker, ask questions, discuss, and come up with ideas to reduce their impact on climate and biodiversity. Later in the year there will be talks with Dorset Wildlife Trust; on travel and transport; on sustainable gardening; a Make Do & Mend workshop and more. Future events will be posted in the WVM, on the Leigh Village website https://www.leighvillage.org.uk/, on Leigh Climate Group Facebook and Leigh Life Facebook.

Leigh candle auction 2022

The 290th candle auction will be held on the 22 June in Leigh village hall, commencing at about 7.30pm. It would be good to see lots of you there (and lots of you bidding!). Gordon Morris Chairman Leigh Parish Lands Trust

Leigh Parish Council update Leigh Parish Council is delighted to announce that Amélie Mahot has stepped forward to follow in Beverley Harrison’s 22

footsteps as the Parish Council Clerk. Beverley has held the position for four years, and during her time a significant amount has been achieved. We wish her well in her ongoing endeavours. The address to contact the Clerk remains the same: leigh@dorset-aptc.gov.uk The resignation of two parish councillors in the first few months of this year left us looking for new volunteers. At the time of writing, we have expressions of interest from two applicants, and it is therefore hoped that as of the 17 May parish meeting, associated co-options will have brought the Parish Council back up to full strength. Notwithstanding this, if you are interested in becoming a parish councillor in the future, please contact the Parish Clerk as above for further information. Contrary to folklore, long time residency in the parish is not essential; the key requirements are that you are prepared to work with others to progress Parish Council business and give up some of your time to attend the six meetings a year. Following resistance by Dorset Council Highways department regarding the Parish Council’s application for a speed limit through Three Gates, a survey of the hamlet’s residents was undertaken in April; this also included those regularly using Pogles Wood and the Equestrian Centre. The survey showed universal support for the initiative. An associated letter has been sent to Dorset Council’s CEO; we await further developments. Previously, Parish Council meetings have always been held on the third Tuesday of alternate months (January, March, etc), starting at 7.30pm. At a recent meeting, it was agreed that dates and timings would, as from July, be changed to the second Tuesday of the month and the start time brought

forward to 7.00pm. So, the next meeting of the Parish Council will be at 7.00pm on Tuesday 12 July. Parish Council meetings are held in Leigh village hall, and open to all. Alan Bennett alan.bennett.leighpc@gmail.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MAY WINNERS. Winners for the April 2022 draw: 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

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Heather Baldock £40 Lorna Cooke £20 Duncan Moore £10 Carl Adey £5

The 85th Leigh Flower & Craft Show 2022 Schedules for the show are now in the Little Leigh Store. Lots of categories for the young and young at heart.

And some good news. There will be a special JUBILEE DRAW this month which will include a £100 first prize. If you would like to take part, please contact: Julian Turnbull on 01935 873846 or Alastair Cumming on 01935 872401 It is only £1 per month

Dorset Council fund a not-for-profit loan scheme for homeowners and landlords*. We understand the expense of maintaining your home and we work with you to take the stress out of funding repairs, improvements or adaptations. We see you as an individual, not a credit score. Our knowledgeable team of advisers will guide you through the process of applying for a home improvement loan. For a no-obligation assessment or more information visit www.lendology.org.uk or call 01823 461099 Heatherton Park Studios, Bradford on Tone, Taunton, TA4 1EU *subject to eligibility

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Angus Stewart accepts The Queen's Award and, right, on Blood Bike duty

Congratulations to members of Yeovil Freewheelers Blood Bikes who have received The Queen’s award for Voluntary Service, the highest award that can be given to a volunteer group in the UK. The Group, which serves south Somerset and Dorset, is one of the longest serving in the UK, founded in 1978 by Cecil Turner. The volunteers provide a free service to assist the NHS 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, transporting bloods, platelets, organs, Covid and other tests and results, mothers’ milk, patient medications and notes to free up bed blocking. Special congratulations to our own Angus Stewart who is not only a volunteer rider but has taken on the role of Fleet Manager, keeping all nine bikes on the road with all necessary equipment. Many of the riders are qualified advanced motorcycle riders but there are many more behind the scenes, dealing with fund raising, health and safety, technology etc. Deborah Stewart is busy helping here.

Whatever they do, everyone is united in a passion for motor bikes and a desire to give something back to their local community. So next time you are overtaken by a highly florescent bike and rider that is not the police, it could be Angus helping to save someone’s life. This year part of our Christmas Services collections donations to charity went to Blood Banks and we hope to have a presentation from them later in the year. Enjoy your Jubilee Weekend wherever you are. Gilly Wilson

Ryme’s Jubilee celebrations Frankham Farm gardens (DT9 6JT) are open for the National Garden Scheme on Sunday 5 June, 12.00noon to 5.00pm, including delicious BBQ lunches, cakes with tea /coffees.

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REP: Michaela and Graham Plaice: gplaice@gmail.com 872921

It IS the White Hart, not the Horse & Groom!

I must first offer my sincere apologies for misspelling Garth’s surname, which was Hentley not Huntley; if he had still been around, it would have cost me a beer!

The Wriggle Valley Magazine team are desperately seeking an Editor. Kathryn, who has been an outstanding Editor, took over at a very difficult time, continuing in Bella’s footsteps to produce a great product for the community. The role of Editor is vital for the continuance of the magazine, and we are investigating all avenues to find a replacement. Kathryn’s last issue will be the Jul/ Aug double edition. Please spread the word far and wide to see if somebody could step up and take over this role.

I thought I was seeing things when I read on Facebook that cows had been seen wandering in the vicinity of the Oak House Stores. What a shock to wake up the following morning to the national news reporting that several cows had been 28

killed on the railway line at Yetminster. The line to Weymouth and Bristol was blocked, with customers having to make alternative arrangements. My sympathies go to everybody involved, especially to the farmer who lost his cows and to the people caught up in the accident. My huge thanks to all the volunteer teams who have worked tirelessly to provide such a comprehensive programme of events to help celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. I hope that the village gets behind these events and supports such a momentous occasion.

The next big gathering for the village will be the Yetminster Fair on Saturday 16 July. This should be a great event, involving a dog show, classic cars, and bikes on display as well as lots of stalls and a range of food drinks and entertainment. The proceeds of the show are distributed to groups and organisations around the village. Please take the time and read the article on p31 by Julie Simpson, outlining her role in children’s mental health. A truly inspirational leader.

Ellis reports from the White Hart: “We have at last seen enough sunshine and warm weather to put the external seating out at the front of the pub. Together with the new sunshades, this creates a real summertime feel. The two big planters have arrived from the Scout Troop which are now fully weather-proofed and look excellent on the rear sun trap trade patio. Many thanks for all involved to produce such substantial planters. “Bakerman Dan has expanded the ever-popular menu and now has a very sophisticated new ice cream machine producing some super tasty new flavours. So, we are all set for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations and look forward to being one of the core hubs over the days of the holiday.” Finally, the Yetminster Community Project Team put on a fantastic quiz night in support of St. Andrew’s Church. The event was a sell-out. It was wonderful to see so many people from the village and surrounding area turn out – it seemed like there was life after COVID-19 after all. Michaela and Graham Plaice

Coffee, Cake and Chat Tuesday 7 June 2.30-4.00pm in the village hall is a Jubilee special. We will have cream teas and a pianist playing music for us whilst we enjoy eating them. Please wear a decorated hat – Jubilee themed – winner for the best one. We will still be collecting for the food bank, so any dry food/toiletries gratefully received. 29

July’s Coffee, Cake and Chat at Yetminster Village Hall is Tuesday 5 July 2.30-4.00pm, we look forward to seeing everyone, all welcome. Angela and Grace

St. Andrew’s Church

Happy June, and what a month this promises to be with the Jubilee celebrations. There’s been a lot of planning going on and we all hope everyone’s hard work will prove to be a success. It poured down on the Queen’s Coronation Day in 1953 (hate to say but I can just about remember it!) and we hope the weather will be kinder this time. St. Andrews will be decked with flowers over the Jubilee weekend so do come and enjoy them. There will be the special Jubilee Service at 10.00am on 5 June with some of the Coronation music and it would be brilliant to have a full church to mark the occasion. We hope very much to be able to sound the National Anthem on the carillon but the mechanical problems with the clock are still ongoing, so we are keeping our fingers crossed. 30

The other church services in the month will follow the normal pattern: 12 June – popular informal service at St. Andrew’s School, 9.30am for chat, coffee and croissants: service 10.00am 19 June – Holy Communion 10.00am 26 June – our lovely quietist Book of Common Prayer Evensong at 6.00pm. It would be grand to welcome new friends to these services. Sadly, we said goodbye to two of our friends in May and funeral services were held for Brian and Margaret. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to all their family and friends as well as to all people who are going through a bereavement. Last month we also had to say goodbye to Liz and Richard Kirlew who have retired and are leaving Holwell Rectory to live in the Chinnocks. Many will know Richard’s towering ‘six foot something’ presence and will know Liz from her work at the Surgery. They will both be very much missed, and we wish them well in their new adventures. I’m sure we will see them from time to time and Richard will still need his wellies, continuing to be very involved with his agricultural ministry. Very heartening to see a Ukrainian flag flying over St. Andrews – I hope it will be a symbol for our country’s innate sense of fairness and outrage at wanton despoilment. Ukraine is nearer home of course but we should also remember the peoples in Syria and Yemen and in all other conflict zones. Finally, usual thanks to all the people who contribute in whatever capacity to help make our village a pleasant and welcoming place to live. Churchwarden Geoff Churchwarden.yet@gmail.com

Children’s mental health

Some of you will be aware that since January this year, I have been seconded to work for the Anna Freud Centre, a large organisation that focuses on children and young people’s mental health. I continue to lead the school as the Head Teacher and work closely with Mrs Anna Hedges, Head of School, to ensure the continued, excellent provision, recognised in our recent Ofsted inspection. The Department for Education announced that every school must have a Senior Mental Health Lead by 2025. The Anna Freud Centre has been commissioned to design and deliver the training for this role, to schools across the country; thus, I train school leaders to understand the role of Senior Mental Health Lead and to promote a cultural change in our schools. I have been championing better support for our children’s mental health since 2010 but over the last decade we have seen a significant decline in children’s emotional wellbeing. I believe there are several reasons for this deterioration, including reduced face-to-face interaction with their friends, with a dependency on virtual friendships and increased pressure and influence from social media. Reduced access to the outdoors and biophilia and increased pressure from schools and colleges/universities are also factors. I could go on… It is a tragedy that suicide is the largest killer of men under the age of 45 in this country. Suicide is a significant national social issue in the United Kingdom. In 2019 there were 5,691 registered deaths by suicide in England and Wales, equating to an average of 18 suicides per day.

I believe that we have a responsibility in schools to create environments that effectively support our children’s mental health. Children and young people need to understand how to take care of their mental health, in the same way as we educate them about healthy eating and exercise. If we can identify potential poor mental health at an early stage, we can help to prevent children and young people reaching crisis point. Our mental health services do not have the capacity to cope with the number of referrals they receive each day. By raising the awareness of school staff to be able to step in early, we can reduce the need for referrals to specialist services and equip children with the tools they need to take care of themselves. We are not expecting school staff to become mental health practitioners, we are educationalists. However, we can step up and educate ourselves to be vigilant and observant. We can learn how to respond with empathy to our most vulnerable children, who do not have the ability to manage their emotions due to early childhood trauma. Education is an ever-changing landscape – we must adapt and respond to the needs of our children and young people in this fast-changing world. Mental health is everybody’s responsibility. “A child’s mental health is just as important as their physical health and deserves the same quality of support”. HRH The Duchess of Cambridge Patron of The Anna Freud Centre Julie Simpson St. Andrew’s Primary School 31

Yetminster & Ryme Walking Group We keep saying this but we have been so lucky with the weather and our walks. Our April walk was from Montacute village west towards Odcombe, around a bowl with great views of the village.

the competitiveness of many villagers! The final results showed there were five winners, Easter eggs for all; there were creme eggs for everyone that completed the Treasure Hunt. We are waiting for the Dorset Council Ranger team to put up new gates instead of stiles, which hopefully will be in place by the Jubilee Walk on Thursday 2 June, 2.00pm starting at the pub. Future walks are being organised; the June walk is from Batcombe Hill car park. If you have any requests or suggestions, please don`t hesitate to contact us on yetpaths@gmail.com or Sara on 07773782052.

Yetminster Fair Association 50/50 Club draw MAY 2022 WINNERS Then into Hedgecock Hill woods towards Ham Hill and returning through Abbey Farm, with their stunning espalier crab apple trees. The Kings Arms was a popular lunch stop for many of the walkers.

1st prize of £50

No. 01 Mrs L Clothier

2nd prize of £30

No. 30 Mr J Ferretter

3rd prize of £20

No. 60 Mrs G Orton

Dorset Moviola In association with

Yetminster Film Nights presents

DEATH ON THE NILE (12A) Tuesday 7TH June 7.30 On Easter Saturday we had a fun afternoon organising a Treasure Hunt around the village, a real family day out. Daf Barfoot made up 40 questions, making everyone really look and observe house names and sites. There were also pictures of Easter eggs with letters on, making up a word connected with maps and walking. This certainly brought out 32

Based on the 1937 novel of the same name by Agatha Christie this is a classic ‘whodunnit’ set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids. A glamorous setting and an all-star cast – pure escapism. Jubilee Hall, Doors Open 7.00 pm Tickets £6 available from the Spar Shop, Yetminster, or on the door.

Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council Chairman’s Notes – April Meeting Much of the April meeting was taken up with discussions about the forthcoming Jubilee celebrations. Although there are restrictions on how the money can be spent, the Parish Council voted to support the events being held in Yetminster and the Beacon event being held in Ryme Intrinseca on Thursday 2 June. We would like to thank all those people who have contributed to organising the events and trust that you will support them and help to make it a memorable four days. The funs starts on Thursday 2 June with a Jubilee walk at 2.30pm and the Beacons at St. Andrew’s Church and Ryme Intrinseca at 9.30pm. On Friday there is a family Treasure Hunt at 2.00pm at the Old School Gallery and then on Saturday there is a family fun day and It’s a Knockout at the Sports Club. It’s not too late to enter a team by sending an email to ycsc@btinternet.com or you can just turn up to enjoy a picnic on the pitch and enjoy music from JBass. On Sunday, following a special Jubilee celebration at St. Andrew’s Church at 10.00am, is the Big Lunch at 1.00pm when the whole village can come together to celebrate this unique occasion. Bring your own food and chairs and stay on until the evening to enjoy the music of the Fat Marrow Band. There were several good news stories to report. The Neighbourhood Plan was considered by Dorset Council on 5 April and was formally adopted. Last year the YRIPC petitioned Dorset Council’s Place and Resources Overview Committee over the community’s concerns about excessive speeds on the roads through our villages. It has now been decided that the

criteria for 20mph limits will be revised, meaning that communities can apply to impose new speed limits if they can meet three of the four threshold criteria. We are also pleased that the extension of the 30mph limit on Thornford Road has now reached the consultation stage and, with no objections, will become reality soon. Not so good news is the continued leaking of untreated sewage in Brister End and Brierley Hay during periods of excessive rain, which has not been resolved despite remedial work undertaken by Wessex Water. The Parish Council will continue our communications with Wessex Water and the Environment Agency to push for further action. The Financial Subgroup considered the report prepared by the Acting Responsible Finance Officer (RFO) and was pleased to note that the Cashbook correctly reflects the various financial transactions as verified by the monthly bank statements. It was recognised that a lack of continuity with RFOs had possibly resulted in an inconsistent approach, which may explain the discrepancy in the End of Year Budget Reconciliation; that this will be remedied before the main audit in June was reassuring. To ensure impartiality over the planning application to construct a replacement Scout Hut, the Parish Council asked Dorset Planning Consultancy to review the application. Their finding was that the application complied with the Neighbourhood Plan and that it should be approved, with the proviso that a Flood Prevention scheme is provided. Andy Perlejewski Chairman of Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council

YETMINSTER HISTORY SOCIETY Best visit ever?

The consensus on our visit to Halswell (pron. Hazwell) House in Somerset was that this was possibly our best visit to date. It wasn’t just the lunch provided on our arrival or the wine and nibbles before we left (thank goodness for the coach), I am sure. Assisted by excellent and informed guides, Anne and Oxana, we saw in detail what is involved in restoring a Grade I listed historic house. After our lunch under the gaze of a fine art collection, Anne provided a brief history of the house and the families who had lived there. Although the house is listed in the Domesday Book of 1086, the history of ownership is rather blurred until the C.16th when Robert Halswell built the Tudor house which is now a wing of the building we see today. By a series of advantageous marriages, usually by a daughter whenever the succession of direct male heirs ran out, the estate expanded in size and wealth, and the C.17th and C.18th wings were added. Come the C.20th there was a huge fire in 1923 which gutted the whole interior, although much of the furniture and paintings were saved. Most of today’s interiors are 1923+ re-creations carefully copied from contemporary drawings. In the 1950s the family sold the estate. From 1993 to 2003 the property stood empty 34

except for a caretaker, when a developer bought it to use as an events location but went bankrupt in 2010. Empty again, it was bought in 2014 by Edward Strachan, businessman and art collector who, working with Historic England, set about its complete restoration as a ‘hobby’. Our guided tour of the building exterior revealed the huge structural problems being dealt with. The fire and patching work by different owners had caused water ingress, damp and rotting. Inappropriate plasterings had been stripped away to allow view and repair of the walls. The original Tudor house stood out clearly. Having done the outside we then toured the inside which was a complete maze as the original houses had been built into each other like giant Lego. Again, everything stripped back, revealing timbers, joists and bare brickwork. Some rooms had now been restored completely with their coverings of Chinese silk wallpapers. Finally, onto the roof with panoramic views of Somerset, the Bristol Channel and Wales in the distance. Some hobby! Next Event: 8 June 2022, to Shaftesbury Abbey & Museum. For further information on visits or booking, contact us at yetminster8@ gmail.com John Ferretter

CLUB NEWS Leigh WI – April meeting The last few years has seen a blossoming interest in where we came from and who our ancestors were. Were they perhaps from royal stock or, more likely, hardworking peasants? It has become easier than ever to research our forebears, since the advent of sites like Ancestry. There is however a danger of unearthing a secret buried in the past that would have been better left undiscovered. Miranda Pender came to speak to us on the Perils of Family History. It could have been a rather dry subject as one rarely gets more than the bare facts of their lives through births, deaths and marriages, but Miranda made the subject literally sing with interest.

She started looking into her own ancestry at the same time as an American cousin and, between them, they found two brothers, James and Abraham Trewartha who owned a copper mine called Southwheal Frances. These brothers were rough and ready but determined to better themselves and enter society, so married two sisters whose father was a rich banker. Unfortunately, they each chose the wrong sister by tossing a coin but the outcome gave rich pickings to the unfolding story of their lives. As Miranda said, “It would 38

have made dull story indeed if they had all just lived happily ever after.” There is indeed a secret which they discovered by talking to a modern day relative, of murder and madness which had been passed down by word of mouth through the generations. Miranda enlivened her story by singing songs which she wrote herself, bringing the history to life and making us all feel we really knew these people and cared about what happened to them. We all enjoyed the Talk and the Songs and would certainly recommend Miranda to any other WI Group looking for an excellent and highly original evening’s entertainment.

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club outings 2022 This year, the Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club is organising two outings to local gardens and members and non-members are welcome. For both visits we are asking everyone to make their own way there and suggest car-sharing. If you require a lift, please let us know when you email Shaune Reeves (details below) and we will do our best to match you others who are going. Tuesday 14 June Holme for Gardens, West Holme, Wareham BH20 6AQ

This is a private garden owned by Simon and Liz Goldsack. Described in the RHS handbook as, ‘a beautiful seven acre garden cleverly designed to link formal with informal sections. Unusual plants grown in harmony with the wildlife and luxuriant colour-themed borders.’ Holme for Gardens is close to Wareham and opens at 10am; there is a cafe, shop and garden centre. By special arrangement there will be a talk by Simon at 2.30 pm, for approximately an hour. Cost: the gardens are £5 per person, members and non-members; for members the talk will be funded by club funds. Should a non-club member wish to come, we will ask for an additional £5 for Simon’s talk. Meeting: at Holme 1.30 pm. Booking: please email Shaune Reeves at shaunereeves@btinternet.com for all the details, including payment Wednesday 17 August Cranborne Manor Garden, Wimborne BH21 5PP

This is an historic garden laid out by John Tradescant in the C.17th and modernised more recently. The walled garden has been booked for 2.30pm for our club visit. In addition, there is a garden centre, shop and small cafe. However, as the café is so small, the

Committee decided to include tea/coffee and cake as part of the Club booking, which will be served in the Garden Room after our visit to the walled garden. Cost: entry to the walled garden plus refreshments in the Garden Room afterwards is £12.50 per person (£11.50 per person over 60). Should you wish to meet at 2.30pm but not have refreshments afterwards with the club, the entry cost is £6.50 per person (£5.50 per person over 60). This venue has asked for full payment and confirmation of numbers to be completed in one transaction on the day at Cranborne. Therefore, please pay either by BACS to the Garden Club as above, or to the treasurer Aly Kozowyk by 13 July. Booking: please email Shaune Reeves at shaunereeves@btinternet.com by 13 July at the latest. Please state whether you will be joining us for refreshments and whether you would prefer tea or coffee with your cake.

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Club The sun shone for our annual plant sale held on 7 May. Newcomers to Yetminster, Matthew and Fiona Shire, opened their garden for the event providing the perfect venue in the middle of the village. Not only were we blessed with good weather, 39

but members had made a huge effort to ensure that we had a very plentiful and varied plant collection, all of which were available at bargain prices. Everyone enjoyed the opportunity to meet and chat in the sunshine, and we also had some very happy customers. Then, at our May meeting, Dr Francis Burroughes managed to combine surprising information with wit and humour, giving us a fascinating and highly enjoyable presentation. We had an evening of amazing facts, which came thick and fast. For instance, cucumbers come from Egypt; indeed, there is a biblical reference to Egypt as the land of cucumbers. Pliny, the Roman naturalist, actually suggested that they should be grown in raised beds, heated from the manure that was decomposing beneath. He even came up with the idea of a cold frame, not using glass but very thin sheets of talc which, although not see-through, allowed through the light. The Romans brought us so many

things such as us the globe artichoke, broccoli, cauliflower and virtually all our culinary herbs and roses. And asparagus – apparently the crop in Ravenna could produce three spears to the pound. Pretty impressive. Even more surprising, they took asparagus to 40

the Alps to freeze so that they could eat it in the winter.

On the other hand, broad beans have been with us from prehistoric times and were for centuries a staple food crop. It seems that every area in the country had a bean suited to its climate and conditions and the Martock bean is still grown locally, despite the EU’s best efforts! So many of these interesting plants had uncertain beginnings. The potato, originally grown for its flowers, only became a dietary staple in the early C.20th. Apparently, Elizabeth 1 was made seriously ill by being given a salad of potato leaves. Then there are camelias, a plant whose flowers were highly valued, and were for many years considered tender and grown in green houses. When gardeners returned from the first world war to find their green houses in disrepair, the bonus was that the camelias were flourishing and have since been grown in open air conditions. Here Dr Burroughes added a little gardening tip: always plant your

camelias facing west because if the flowers are frosted, the early morning sun from the east will scorch them and turn them brown. Facing west, any ice will have melted by the time the sun reaches them.

Club here at Rylands farm. Do come along and help us celebrate. In the evening, Symonds & Sampson will be running an auction of promises.

Auction of promises. On behalf of the Countrymen’s club and Future Roots.

Thursday July 28th Auction starts 6pm Buyers can arrive from 5pm. Lots of wonderful gifts, unique experiences and vouchers for you to bid on!

The Countrymen’s club, Ryland’s farm, Boyshill, near Sherborne.

There was so much novel information that it is difficult to pick out the big surprises. But how about this, it cost £70 million to clear the 70 acre site of the London 2012 Olympics of Japanese knotweed. Carol Debell

DT9 5PS. Ph: 01963 210789 for details.

The Countrymen’s Club Rylands farm, Dorset

10th Anniversary celebrations, Thursday 28 July We are organising a fun packed day to celebrate 10 years of the Countrymen’s 41

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On 28 May we have our Build a Bird Box day from 10.00am-2.00pm, £5. If possible, please could children bring an adult helper. The cuckoo shouted near here on 19 April which is the earliest yet. I have heard him a few times since so hopefully he was not just passing through. Although all our chatty little Dunnocks will probably be hoping the cuckoos are passing through rather than laying eggs in their nests! We had good number for Easter Holiday Club and everyone had a lovely time playing in the sunshine.

There is no Holiday Club in June half term as there are two bank holidays and lots already going on with the royal celebrations. So we are getting ready for the Summer Holiday Club. These will be every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer holiday starting on Tuesday 26 July and finishing on Thursday 25 August. Some keen people have booked already so please let me know as soon as possible, even though it seems like a long way away. Muddy Monday sessions for accompanied pre-school children are in full swing and will carry on through the holidays. Sessions start at 12noon with a bring your own picnic and finish at 3.00pm. Cost £5 per child. Please try to let me know on the day if you are coming just in case it is a day we are not meeting for some reason! We have plenty of birthday parties in the diary so do please let me know in good time if you have a special date coming up. Philippa Toulson philippa.toulson@gmail.com Facebook: Pogles Wood Explorers

NATURE NOTES I was delighted that residents of Batcombe have been inspired to search out some of our beautiful butterflies and moths on the wing now. Here are some more species commonly seen in our gardens and elsewhere throughout the summer months. Gill Nash Red Admiral

Painted Lady

White Plume moth

Gatekeeper

Six-spot Burnet moth

Magpie moth

Small Tortoiseshell

Peacock

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Tony Durkin, and try to raise the roof. We have a lot of fun, singing some great songs, and we’d love you to join us. We have friends who have dementia, Parkinson’s disease, suffer from minor ailments, or just like singing anytime, anywhere! And we’re none of us in the first flush of youth! If you’d like to join us, you’d be most welcome. We charge just £3 per session, starting at 2.30pm until 3.45pm. Please feel free to drop in and see if this might be something you’d enjoy. You need no musical knowledge, just a love of singing. See you soon. If you’d like more information please contact me, Karen Spencer, on 07930 873920.

Sinitta Maria Marshall writes: “A message to the Wriggle Valley Magazine Team, your efforts are extra appreciated every month by my 7 year old Shanti and she always looks forward to reading it before any of us in the house gets a chance to!”

Singing4Fun Do you love singing, but are not confident enough to join a choir? Are you intimidated by trying to sing in parts and just want to sing in unison with likeminded people? Do you love singing some of the old songs? (Wouldn’t it be Luvverly, Getting to Know You, Cwm Rhonda, Amazing Grace, Happiness (remember Ken Dodd?), Moon River, Hello Dolly.) On Thursday afternoons a few of us get together in Leigh Church, led by

Update from Dorchester & Sherborne offices of Central Dorset Citizens Advice Cost of Living Q&A Q: I am a single parent, with two young children. I am already struggling to stay on top of my household bills; my weekly food shop isn’t stretching as far anymore 47

and now my energy bill is going up too. I don’t know how I’m going to afford these price rises. What can I do to stop my finances spiralling out of control? A: Firstly, you are not alone in this and there’s support to help you. It’s always worth checking if there are benefits you don’t know about that you’re eligible for, including support with your energy costs and living costs. On the Citizens Advice website there’s a benefits calculator, advice on how to reduce living costs and information on other ways to increase your income. There’s also emergency support that you may have access to, such as food bank vouchers or fuel vouchers, and access to grants - ask Citizens Advice for more information. If you’re struggling to stay on top of bills, it’s important to understand what money you have coming in and going out each month. Citizens Advice has a budgeting tool on its website that can help with this. And if you’re already behind on bills, prioritise paying your rent or mortgage, plus energy bills and Council Tax first. Not paying these bills has the most serious consequences. You should speak to the person or company you owe money to, to see if they can help you repay your bills sustainably. We know that times are incredibly tough but please remember, you don’t have to face this alone. Do contact your local Citizens Advice to help you find a way forward via our Freephone Dorset Advice line number on 0800 144 88 48 between 10.00am-4.00pm, Monday to Friday. Alternatively visit our national website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk. For information about local Citizens Advice service go to: https:// centraldorsetca.org.uk/ 48

The Global Mercy ship

The Global Mercy is the world’s largest purpose-built hospital ship, capable of more than doubling the surgical and training capacity of Mercy Ships’ work. She has been built and designed as a medical teaching hospital ship so that the expertise of her volunteer surgeons from around the world can be share with the local doctors they visit. This enables their life transforming work is continued when the ship moves onto her next country. Back in March, I flew to Rotterdam to visit the Global Mercy. She had come to Europe from China via the Suez Canal for final fitting of technical and surgical equipment in Antwerp. On her exit from the Port of Antwerp for her transit to Rotterdam, people stood on the banks cheering; around 2000 people were on the final bridge waving goodbye and wishing her bon voyage. Neither the European ports nor the Egyptian authorities charged her any fees. I was invited, along with other British visitors, to lunch on the seventh deck of the Global Mercy, followed by a presentation given by the founder, Don Stephens. He and his wife Deyone had come to Europe to present the Global Mercy, the fifth ship, since the founding of Mercy Ships in 1976. In a very moving speech, Don described how he had a dream of providing a ship to help the poorest people of the

world to have happier healthier lives and how a meeting with Mother Theresa had encouraged him to persevere in his efforts to bring this to fruition. We were shown around the medical department on Decks 3 and 4 and the equipment was truly amazing. The crew capacity is 641, there are six operating theatres and a patient capacity of 199. It was wonderful to be back and welcomed as part of the Mercy Ships family. What incredible changes have come about since my time onboard in 2007, embarked in the Anastasis. Truly miraculous. Sue Footner Ryme Intrinseca

Eccentric vicars! It’s a sad but true fact that as we get a bit older our memory starts to slip a bit as most people of a certain age would readily admit. Few would however admit to getting anywhere close to the Rev George Harvest, an C.18th incumbent of Ditton. Apparently (as reported in Fergus Butler-Gallie’s book ‘A Field Guide to the English Clergy’ (Oneworld, 2018)), Rev George was probably the most forgetful man in England. On the day of his wedding, he woke up and decided to go

The Rev George Harvest; © The British Museum

fishing. Without a care in the world, he headed off to the river bank with his rod and tackle. No-one is quite sure at what point he remembered his wedding, but by the time he arrived at the church, the marriage was most definitely over before it had begun. Notwithstanding that, on the day of his second wedding (to a different lady of course) Rev George’s carriage arrived to collect him but nowhere could he be found. Hours later as he was dining with friends after a day of pleasant walking, he realised that he should have been somewhere else. Arriving at the church many hours late, his defence to a distraught ex-intended ‘that it had been one of the pleasantest walks of my life’ did nothing to help the situation. Rev George apparently remained a bachelor for the rest of his life. Geoff Goater

Photo: Faith Bellamy

POETRY PAGE Alfred Edward Housman was born in Worcestershire, England in 1859. He is best known for ‘A Shropshire Lad’, which was first published to not very much enthusiasm in 1896. It had been rejected by Macmillan Co and was eventually published at Housman’s own expense by Kegan Paul and sold slowly enough for the Author himself to buy up remaining copies. Republished in 1897 it gradually achieved wider sales and over the following 25 years became a popular rather than critical success, especially among younger audiences disaffected by the violence of WW1. George Orwell remarked on it: “Among people who were adolescent in the years 1910-25, Housman had an influence which was enormous and is Loveliest of trees, the cherry now Is hung with bloom along the bough, And stands about the woodland ride Wearing white for Eastertide. Now, of my three score years and ten, Twenty will not come again, And take from seventy springs a score, It only leaves me fifty more. And since to look at things in bloom Fifty springs are little room, About the woodlands I will go To see the cherry hung with snow. 50

A E Housman now [writing in 1940] not at all easy to understand.” Probably his reputation as a pre-eminent classicist was the greater. Housman returned again and again to the themes of the passing of time and death, though in one of his letters he claimed that this focus was “owing to my observation of the world, not to personal circumstances.” The first poem (below left) is one of the 63 in ‘A Shropshire Lad’. The second, ‘We’ll to the woods no more’ is taken from ‘Last Poems’ published 100 years ago and was notably set to song in 1928 by John Ireland. Remarkably, another 35 of the 42 in the collection, were also set to music or song by various composers, including Ralph Vaughan Williams. We'll to the woods no more We'll to the woods no more, The laurels all are cut, The bowers are bare of bay That once the Muses wore; The year draws in the day And soon will evening shut: The laurels all are cut, We'll to the woods no more. Oh we'll no more, no more To the leafy woods away, To the high wild woods of laurel And the bowers of bay no more. Dorset Scribbler

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY JUNE Thurs 2 2 – Sun 5

Platinum Jubilee celebrations across the Wriggle Valley - see village sections for details

Sun

NGS Open Gardens

12-5pm

Frankham Farm, Ryme

Sun

WVCC home v Stour Provost

2pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Tues

Coffee morning/bring&buy

10.30am-12

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sat

11 WVCC home v Atrebates

2pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Tues

14 Y&RGS afternoon outing to Keyneston Mill

Tues

14 C&LGS outing to Holme for Gardens

1.30pm

West Holme, BH20 6AQ

Fri

17 WVCC home v Dorset Wanderers

6.15pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Wed

22 Candle Auction

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wed

22 WVCC away v Montague

Fri

24 Pop up Pub

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sun

26 Batcombe Cream Teas

3-5pm

Hilfield Friary

Wed

29 WVCC away v Thornford

6.15pm

Tues

Coffee morning/bring&buy

10.30am-12

Wed

WVCC away v Buckhorn Weston

6.15pm

10 Flower Festival

St Peter's Church, Chetnole

Sun

10 WVCC home v Sandon Strollers

Chetnole Playing Field

Tues

12 Y&RGS Summer Party

6.30pm

Sun

17 WVCC home v Bournemouth Tchs

2pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Wed

27 WVCC home v Thornford

6.15pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Fri

29 Pop up Pub

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

JULY St Andrew's Church, Leigh

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY AUGUST Mon

C&LGS Jewel in the CrownJohn Colton

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

Coffee morning/bring&buy

10.30am-12

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sat

Chetnole Fete & Flower Show

2.00-4.30pm

Wed

10 WVCC home v Montague

Wed

6.15pm

Chetnole Playing Field

17 C&LGS outing to Cranborne Manor Gardens

Sat

20 Y&RGS Summer Show

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sun

21 WVCC away v Stour Provost

1.30pm

Fri

26 Pop up Pub

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

SEPTEMBER Mon

C&LGS Plants for problem areasClaire Hart 7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

Coffee morning/bring&buy

10.30am-12

St Andrew’s Church, Leigh

Tues

Leigh Discussion Club Sooty

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

13 Y&RGS All about Chillies

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sat

17 C&LGS Quiz Night

Fri

30 Pop up Pub

Chetnole Village Hall 7pm

Leigh Village Hall

Please remember to email me before copy date at ja_palmer@btinternet.com with details if you would like a diary entry

CHURCH NEWS

Our Church communities

Photo: 'Peace' by Faith Bellamy

News from Yetminster Methodist Church As I write this, plans are being made public for the celebration of The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations. As you receive this at the beginning of June, those festivities will be well under way. For 70 years Her Majesty has served her people, both in this country and throughout the Commonwealth, faithfully keeping the promises she made at her Coronation on 2 June 1953. Humanly speaking she was not ‘born to be Queen’, for it was only due to the abdication of her uncle Edward VIII that her father became King and, in turn, she became the heir to the throne when she was just nine years old. Naturally, she might have expected to become Queen when middle aged, but, with the early death of her father, as a young wife with two small children, she took on the formal title:

‘Elizabeth the Second, by Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith.’ In preparation for her Coronation, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Geoffrey Fisher, gave the Queen a little book of Private Devotions, daily meditations with Bible readings and prayers, based on the symbolism of the Coronation ceremony, rooted in the Bible. This she followed for 33 days prior to Coronation. Of her journey to Westminster, she would have prayed, ‘The whole of life is a journey to God ... I have not chosen this office for myself; He has appointed me to it and I go to be consecrated to it by Him … because He leads, I may follow in complete trust’. At the end of the Coronation Day, the Book of Devotions invited the Queen 53

to pray, ‘Lord, this day Thou hast been gracious unto Thy servant … With a humble spirit and a thankful heart, I commit myself to Thy care and will lay me down in peace and take my rest. Amen’ We know, through her Christmas broadcasts, Sunday Worship attendance, and a life of caring for and honouring others, that her faith in God has been a living faith. Her Majesty has made no secret that she draws her strength from the message of hope in the Christian Gospel. As we celebrate the Platinum Jubilee, we also celebrate the Christian Festival of Pentecost, when God poured out His Holy Spirit on all people who put their trust in Him. What a wonderful Gift of the Holy Spirit – the Spirit of Jesus, Who showed us that we are loved and precious

to Almighty God, Who enables us to respond to that love. In humility we, too, like Her Majesty, can be thankful, and put our trust in the One Who has promised never to leave us, Who strengthens us for every task He gives us. His presence in us prompts us to forgive, as we have been forgiven, and to show love that is patient, gentle, kind, is not envious, or rude, or self-seeking! It is a love that rejoices in the truth, always protects, always trusts, hopes, and perseveres. 1Corinthians 13;1-13 The Holy Spirit, the truest Friend, is the One Who gives deep Joy and everlasting Peace. Rev Ruth Farrant Supernumerary Methodist Minister The Yeovil and Blackmore Vale Circuit

THREE VALLEYS TEAM LOCAL CHURCH SERVICES For complete list see www.threevalleysteam.org go to Services page Please continue to check the website and your local church in case things change.

SUNDAY JUNE 2022

5th

12th

19th

26th

PENTECOST and THE QUEEN’S PLATINUM JUBILEE THANKSGIVING

TRINITY SUNDAY

TRINITY 1

TRINITY 2

10am CW Holy Communion

BATCOMBE

11.30am Dedication of Plaque to Mark Chirnside

BEER HACKETT BRADFORD ABBAS

10am Welcome2Worship

CHETNOLE

10am CW Holy Communion

6pm CW Evening Prayer

HERMITAGE 4pm Informal Worship

HILFIELD 8.30am BCP Holy Communion

LEIGH

6pm BCP Evensong

10am CW Holy Communion

10am Community Spirit

8.30am BCP Holy Communion

RYME INTRINSECA 6pm BCP Sherborne Deanery SHERBORNE ABBEY Choral Evensong for the Platinum Jubilee

8.30am BCP Holy Communion

10am CW Holy Communion 10am CW Holy Communion

THORNFORD

10 am Family Service

8.30am BCP Holy Communion

YETMINSTER

10 am Platinum Jubilee Thanksgiving Service

10am Second Sunday at St Andrew’s School

CW= COMMON WORSHIP

10am CW Choral Holy Communion

6pm BCP Evensong

BCP= BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER

Extra and weekday Services Thursday

2nd June

10am

Celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

LEIGH CHURCH

Monday

13th June

3pm

Holy Communion

THE OLD VICARAGE LEIGH

Mondays

Every

6pm

Compline

YETMINSTER CHURCH and ON-LINE via ZOOM Please email for link

Tuesday

7th June

10am

Lower Covey Service

YETMINSTER CHURCH

Services and times are correct at the time of going to press. Please continue to check website (see above) and church noticeboards.

THREE VALLEYS TEAM Team Office:

Team Rector:

Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Rev’d Tony Gilbert Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG The Rectory, Church Rd, 01935 872600 Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE 01935 873044 e:3valleysoffice@gmail.com w:www.threevalleysteam.org e: rector3valleys@gmail.com

Opening hours Mondays: 9.30am – 12.30pm Tuesdays: 9.30am – 12.30pm or 2.00-5.00pm

Team Vicars Rev’d George Moody The Vicarage Church St, Yetminster DT9 6LG

Rev’d Richard Kirlew

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Jubilee Hall Yetminster

ENQUIRIES: Three Valleys Benefice Office, 01935 872600 e: 3valleysoffice@gmail.com

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

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

Hilfield Friary services continue. Information can be found on our website https://hilfieldfriary.org.uk and Facebook page www.facebook.com/HilfieldFriary so please look to see what we are up to.

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 JUNE 2022 BATCOMBE Nil CHETNOLE P/HOU/2022/02357 12/04/22 STOCKBRIDGE HOUSE, CHETNOLE – Erect garage with two car spaces & store, replacing demolished outbuilding. No Decision. P/FUL/2021/00893 16/03/22 LAND WEST OF BATCOMBE LANE – Convert barn into 1 No. dwelling. No Decision. P/FUL/2021/04670

22/12/21 LAND WEST OF BATCOMBE LANE – Erection of 1 no. dwelling with vehicular access & associated works. No Decision.

P/FUL/2021/04671

22/12/21 LAND OPPOSITE CHURCH CLOSE – Erection of 1 no. dwelling with vehicular access & associated works. No decision.

P/OUT/2021/03177 26/08/21

LAND SOUTH OF SCHOOL LANE – Outline planning application for the erection of 3 No. dwellings and associated works including a new access. No Decision.

P/OUT/2021/01880 28/05/21 LAND ADJACENT FOYS HOUSE FOYS LANE – Develop the land by the erection of 1 No. dwelling with access and associated works (Outline application to determine access). No Decision. P/LBC//2021/00472

17/02/21 1 FORD COURT, CHETNOLE – Installation of buttresses to support wall from leaning further. Granted 5 May 22.

HERMITAGE P/FUL/2021/03669

12/11/21 COMMON FARM. CHURCH ROAD – Erection of butchery unit and conversion of existing outbuilding to office/staff room (demolition of existing agricultural buildings). No Decision.

HILFIELD P/HOU/2022/02837 04/05/22 HILFIELD MANOR, HILFIELD LANE – Erect Single Storey Side Extension. No Decision. LEIGH P/HOU/2022/02752 20/04/22 DROVESIDE TOTNELL – Erect double garage. No Decision. P/FUL/2021/03243

20/10/21 CARPENTERS ARMS, CHETNOLE ROAD – Convert 2 No. dwellings into 1no. none bedroom dwelling, 3no. one bedroom flats and 1no, two bedroom flat and carry out alteratons to create parking and garden areas. No Decision.

WD/D/21/000121

18/01/21 GREENHAM HOUSE, SHERBORNE ROAD – Develop the land by the erection of 1 No. dwelling. (Outline application to determine access and layout). No Decision.

MELBURY BUBB Nil RYME INTRINSECA Nil

PLANNING APPLICATIONS JUNE 2022 YETMINSTER P/RES/2022/01222 26/04/22 LAND AT WEST HILL FARM, BRISTER END – Erection of 1 No. dwelling and 1 No. detached garage. Demolish existing stable block, (reserved matters application to determine appearance, landscaping, layout and scale following grant of outline planning permission WD/D/19/003034). No Decision. P/LBC/2022/02610 21/04/22 UPBURY FARM, CHURCH STREET – Conversion of a barn to an annex to serve the dwelling. No Decision. P/LBC/2022/02102 14/04/22 WHITE HART, HIGH STREET – Erect smoking shelter to the rear (demolish existing). No Decision. P/FUL/2022/01708 05/05/22 KNIGHTON HOUSE, BRISTER END – Continue use of the land as residential garden. No Decision. P/HOU/2022/1282

22/03/2022 13 EASTLANDS, BRISTER – Erection single-storey rear and front extension and a two-storey side extension to form annex. No Decision.

P/FUL/2022/01551 15/03/22 YETMINSTER SCOUT HUT, SUSSEX FARM WAY – Erection of Scout Hut (demolition of existing Scout Hut). No Decision. P/VOC/2022/01493 07/03/22 LAND NORTH OF CLARE COTTAGE,HIGH STREET – Erection of 1 No. Dwelling (with variation of condition 2 of planning permission APP/D1265/W/21/3266326 (LPA ref WD/D/19/002011) to amend approved plans). No Decision. P/HOU/2022/00838 22/02/22 BOTHY COTTAGE, BRISTER END – Retain boundary, security fences and stone wall. No Decision. P/MPO/2022/00323 24/01/22 LAND EAST OF YEW TREE COTTAGE BRISTER END – Request to discharge Planning Obligations of a Section 52 agreement dated 24 August 1988 against planning approval 1/N/87/45. No Decision. P/LBC/2022/00408

21/01/22 THE OLD VICARAGE, CHURCH STREEET – Change 2 in number, windows to doors with access steps and balustrade. No Decision.

P/HOU/2021/02250 23/06/21 HAMLET HOUSE YETMINSTER ROAD – Erect garden wall. Granted 21 Apr 22. P/LBC/2021/03419

23/06/21 HAMLET HOUSE YETMINSTER ROAD – Erect garden wall. Granted 21 Apr 22.

WD/D/21/000013

06/05/21 THE MILL HOUSE, DOWNS LANE – Change of use of existing room over existing garage from Studio as per Planning Application No 1/E/07/000522 May 2007 to dwelling (retrospective). Granted 4 Apr.

WD/D/20/003084

22/02/21 KILBERNIE, CHAPEL LANE – Demolition of existing dwelling & erection of 3no. dwellings with associated landscaping and works. No Decision.

WD/D/20/002314

16/09/20 FOLLY FARM, THORNFORD ROAD – Modification of obligations on Section 106 agreement dated 12th July 2016 (original planning approval WD/D/16/000642). No Decision.

The next Dorset Council – Northern Area Planning Committee

Meeting took place on the 12th April, the next meeting will take place on the 14h June 2022 at 2.00pm, this meeting will be held in Stour Hall – The Exchange, Old Market Hill, Sturminster Newton. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: https://planning.dorset.gov. uk/online-applications/ applications. Note: due to publication deadlines these details only reflect the website records up to 12.05.22

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Regular Meetings, Events & Activities Name Every Mon Table Tennis Cummunifit Sit & Strengthen Iyengar Yoga for beginners Iyengar Yoga Short Mat Bowls Yetminster Table Tennis Club Every Tue Topsy Turvy Toddlers Ladies Table Tennis Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) Beginners Pilates Cubs (in term) Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning & PO Community Coffee morning Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term) Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club Croquet Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term) Scouts (in term) Beginners yoga Yoga Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Yetminster Bell Ringers 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 9.30–1.00pm 11.00am–12 noon 1.15–2.30pm 3.30–4.30pm 2.00–5.00pm 10.00–12noon 9.30am–11.00am 9.45am–12.45pm 10.00am–1.00pm 1.10–2.10pm 6.00–7.30pm 9.30–12 noon 10.30–11.30am 3.00pm (until Oct) 3.15pm–4.05pm 3.00pm 5.30pm summer only 6.00–7.00pm 6.00–7.00pm 7.00–9.00pm 7.00pm 7.15–8.15pm 7.00–10.00pm 7.30pm–9.00pm 10.00am 10.00am 2.00–5.00pm 5.45–7.00pm 5.45–7.00pm 7.00–8.30pm 6.00–7.00pm 7.30pm 9.30–1.00pm 3.00pm 3.00pm 9.00 for 9.30am 3.00pm

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

Coffee, Cake and Chat

2.30–4.00pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30–10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Film Night

7.00pm

2nd Tues

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

Jubilee Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months) 7.00pm

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

Sheaf of Arrows 12.15–3.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council – alt mnths 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley Women's Group

7.30pm

venue tbc

7.30–11.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues 7.30pm Pub Quiz

7.00pm

The White Hart, Yetminster

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11.00am

tba

[not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC 7.30pm

St. Andrew’s Primary School

2 Wed

Yetminster Historical Society

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit

2.00–3.00pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd Wed/alt mth

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

2.30pm

Police Community Support Yetminster Fair Association Wed – Sat Friary Shop 2 Thurs nd

Meadens Coffee Morning

Last Thurs Leigh Short Mat Bowls Last Sat

Pub Quiz

By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm

Meadens Hall, Yetminster

2.30–4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

10.30am

The Meadens

7.00–10.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

8.00pm

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CARS, VANS & MOTORCYCLES, HIRING & SERVICING

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Chedington Compost

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M&S Welding

WHY DIY

Neal Electrical Services

JJP Plumbing

Pearce Energy Heating Oil

TS Boiler Services

Spearbuild

B.A Wallbridge

Westcountry Electrics

Sherborne Joinery

Matt Templeman, Garden Maint. 24

Sibley Property Maintenance

Express Equipment Centre

Paul Hambidge Contracting

Whitmarsh-Trew Plumbing

N.S Autos

Perrett Fencing

HOME, OFFICE & INTERIORS

West Country Cars

Pestwright & Mole Catcher

KC Decorators

Rampisham Timber Services

Michael Sturmey Carpets

SCR Tree Care

SBF Curtains & Blinds

Tree Surgery (Westree)

Wayne Timmins Painter & Decorator 44

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CM Furniture

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate

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i Sweep, & video inspections

Steve White Chimney Sweep

COMPUTERS, MARKETING & IT PDC Computing

EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery

Lower Covey Montessori Nursery 14

EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

FOOD, DRINK & CATERING

Will’s Walls, Dry Stone Walling 24

LEGAL SERVICES

HEALTH & WELL BEING

Porter Dodson Solicitors

Signature Reflexology

Professional Will Writer

Robert Frith Optometrists

PETS & LIVESTOCK

Tania Geere Chiropodist

Dog Grooming & Stripping

Therapy Barn Mandie Holloway 61

PHOTOGRAPHY

Yetminster Health Centre

Chetnole Drone Photography

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POST OFFICES

Lendology CIC

Chetnole Village Hall (Wed am only) 37

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Yetminster

J Bennett Joinery

PRINTERS

Ian Crossland Property Maint.

Remous, Milborne Port

Little Leigh Store

Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing 60

PROPERTY & HOLIDAY LETS

On the Boyle Café

M Harris

Mallows Cottage, Yetminster

Spar Stores & PO Yetminster

Steve Jones, Carpentry & Joinery 14

PUBLIC HOUSES & FOOD

FUNERAL SERVICES

Knott Roofing

Chetnole Inn

Brister & Son

Lawrence Electricals

The White Hart

Grassby Funeral Services

Steve Mumford General Builder 60

SPORT & LEISURE

AJ Wakely & Sons

Proper Domestics repair

Barfoots’ Bouncers

June 2022 No. 346

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REGULAR EVENTS

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES

PLANNING

OTHER NEWS

POGLES WOOD EXPLORERS

Yetminster

Beer Hackett

Hermitage

Batcombe

EDITORIAL

Chetnole

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