OTHER NEWS

Chetnole Village Hall and Artsreach present:

Flats and Sharps Friday 8 October at 7.30pm, Village Hall

After a long break, the Chetnole Village Hall Committee are delighted to resume our Artsreach programme, and we look forward to seeing the hall springing back into life. Our first event is the acclaimed four-piece bluegrass band, Flats and Sharps, from Penzance, Cornwall.

Flats and Sharps deliver enthusiastic and spirited bluegrass, and have been performing their unique take on this music for over eight years; during that time, the band have made their presence known all around the world, including multiple tours in Australia, Europe and around the UK. Their shows include a wide variety of influences, from a fresh and modern outlook on foot-stomping bluegrass material through to their powerful and well-crafted original songs, with beautiful moments everywhere in between. Their music perfectly blends strong harmonies 54 and stonking solos, and their incredible stage presence and energy creates an evening that’ll have you dancing, laughing and singing along in no time.

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

Tickets £10 from John Head 01935 872 555 or Ian Lingwood 01935 872998, or full information and tickets available online at www.artsreach.co.uk

Yetminster Community Project (YCP) and Artsreach are delighted to announce:

The Syrian Baker Saturday 16 October, Jubilee Hall

On Saturday 16 October the travelling theatre company, Farnham Maltings, will perform their new show ‘The Syrian Baker’ in the Jubilee Hall at 8.00pm (doors open at 7.30pm). We have been lucky enough to host this company before to sell out audiences. Appropriate Covid measures will be in place.

With almost 5% of the world’s population on the move, desperate to get away from trouble, this is a story of those who have decided to go home despite the state of their country. It’s a human story about coming home, knowing where you belong and how small actions can make a big difference in one’s life and in re-building a community. A piece about humanity, hope and courage told with affection, irrepressible humour and bread – because without bread nothing else will happen!

Tickets are available now from: www. artsreach.co.uk or email: ycp873@ gmail.com

Leigh Art Show opens with a Preview event on Friday 22 October (6.00–8.00 pm) and the main show runs on Saturday 23 and Sunday 24 October from 10.00am–4.00pm both days. Address: Leigh Village Hall, Chetnole Road, Leigh DT9 6HL. Payments: cash, cheque and most cards.

Carole Little

The Wriggle Valley Mothers’ Union

The Revd. Jenny Nelson came and gave us a fascinating talk in September about her life and faith journey so far and we really look forward to working with her to promote the Mothers’ Union here in the Benefice. Please do come and support our two fund raising events in the coming months:

Coffee ‘n’ Cake morning in the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster on Wednesday 6

October, 10.00–11.30am.

Coffee morning/bring&buy in the Methodist Church, Yetminster on

Saturday 27 November, 10.30am–12.00 noon.

Do come and join us for either or both these events. For more information on where the money we raise goes to, or just further details, please contact Anne Reason 873720.

Tea Party in aid of Afghanistan Crisis. Leigh Village Hall Wednesday October 20th 2021 3.00 - 4.30pm Homemade cakes and sandwiches Bring and Buy Raffle Donations

Wriggle Valley Women’s Group

Our small group of ladies will be meeting again on 21 September, so the October meeting will be on 19October at 7.30 p.m. At the time of writing, we have not completely finalised the year’s programme but all of us are keen to meet again after missing the friendly chit-chat atmosphere. Contact Ruth on 01935 872973 for more information.

Pat Smith

Citizens Advice

Buy now, pain later

Have you bought something on-line recently that you couldn’t afford to pay for immediately? Were you tempted by the offer of a scheme that would allow you to delay or split the payment? You may have seen companies such as Klarna, Clearpay, LayBuy, Open Pay or Pay Pal offering payment schemes they say will make buying more manageable. These products are becoming very popular – it’s estimated that 14 million people in the UK have used one of them in the last year.

Although this method of payment can be helpful for some customers, it is a credit

product that is inherently risky. Citizens Advice has recently published a report called ‘Buy Now, Pain Later’, outlining some of the problems customers have faced by using these products. They are marketed as a smooth and easy payment method. However, it’s all too easy to be drawn into one of the schemes without fully realising the implications and, in fact, many people become involved by accident because it is the default payment method on some retailers’ websites, or there is an offer attached to using the product that encourages customers to sign up. There is often a lack of information at the checkout to help people understand that what they are agreeing to is a credit product and what the consequences will be if they are not able to make repayments.

If you are intending to take advantage of one of these products, it is very important that you read the small print carefully so that you understand exactly what is involved and what you are signing up to.

If you would like help with this or any other problem, visit our website www. citizensadvice.co.uk or telephone 0800 144 88 48. If necessary, an appointment can be made to talk to an adviser.

Community breakfastsreturnon Saturday 30 October Saturday 20 November Saturday 18 December at the hall, Glanvilles Wootton DT9 5QF 9.00 - 10.30am Breakfast £5 under 10s free with the purchase of a full price breakfast

with optional free

CountrysideWalk

8.30am from the hall car park

Approx: 1- 1.5 hours – maybe some stiles - stout footwear advised

Raffle

For more information on 01963 210562

*** A Community event organised by Holnest Church *** Remembrance Day event, 12 November 7.30pm

From Africa to Admiralty – reflections

We are delighted to announce that George Zambellas, former First Sea Lord, will be a guest speaker at Leigh Village Hall on Friday 12 November, reflecting on his long career, the fun, the fights and the challenges of senior command.

Tickets £7.50, available at the door on the night; doors open for wine and light refreshments from 7.00pm.

For prior reservation, contact Alan Bennett: 01935 872664 or arcbennett@hotmail.co.uk

Proceeds in aid of The Royal British Legion annual Poppy Appeal

Come and have a go at North West Morris dancing! It is a great way to get fit, meet new people, have fun and preserve a British tradition. Beginners welcome on Special Beginners Nights on 4 and 11 October 2021.

We will be practising at Rimpton Village Hall, Back Lane, Rimpton (BA22, 8AH) near Sherborne on Monday evenings 7.30 - 9.30 p.m.

During the summer months we dance out at local events, pubs and festivals.

All adults welcome, potential dancers and musicians for our acoustic band.

For more information: dancers - contact Jadi on 07866 989322

musicians - contact Chris on 07956 180258

Email: secretary@treacleeaterclog.org.uk