Batcombe

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The Warre Bell being swayed down onto a trolley

The Warre Bell

The Warre Bell was cast in Yetminster in 1594 and is stored in the church tower, since it has a 21” crack which makes it unfit for service. Thanks to the vision and generosity of the family of the late Christopher Dalton (author of The Bells and Belfries of Dorset), who suggested and then supported the idea that the quality of the bell was such that it deserved to be removed for repair, we have had our application for a faculty accepted, and the bell is now at Soundweld in Newmarket. If the repair is a success, as we hope, then the next step is to see how it can be rehung to sound again at the head of the valley. 4

Batcombe Church

We have enjoyed two Sunday services in August, completed a church and churchyard maintenance day, supported Ride + Stride on 11 September and the Harvest Service on 12 September, which was followed by a Harvest Lunch, hosted generously by Paul and Carol Attwell, to which all residents were invited.

On 28 August, Isabella Graham and Hugh Vere Nicoll celebrated their marriage in the Church of St. Mary Magdalene. A wonderful service was conducted by the Rev George Moody in a church packed with family, friends, one dog and several children, and beautiful arrangements of flowers and greenery

arranged by the bride’s sister (Tattie Rose Flowers) and her team.

Hugh and Isabella Vere Nicoll – and Myrtle

Bolster the Beams

We are immensely grateful to the many people and organisations who have contributed thus far to our Appeal to tackle the beetle damage in the roof timbers of the church. There is some way to go and anyone who might wish to help repair the church roof please contact PCC Treasurer, Julie Gibbs (julie.m.gibbs@gmail.com) or donate directly to https://justgiving.com/ batcombepcc

Batcombe Jumble Sale – 9 Oct

A date for your diaries: Batcombe Jumble Sale is on Saturday 9 October at Leigh Village Hall. Doors open at 2.30 pm. All proceeds to the Bolster the Beams fund.

Platinum Jubilee – note for the diary (2 June 2022)

In anticipation of the weekend of celebration of HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, and without intending to tempt fate, we plan to hold a Batcombe Celebration on Thursday 2 June 2022 to which all residents and neighbours of Batcombe are warmly invited.

Thought from the Rise of the Wriggle

“Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is progress; working together is success.”

Swahili proverb