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April 2014

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Out & About 29 When all at once I saw a crowd A host of dancing Daffodils; * Diary * Diary * Diary * 30 Along the Lake, beneath the trees, Ten thousand dancing in the breeze. 34 Wordsworth Regular Meeting & Activities It is a truly stunning time of year and I know 37 you will enjoy our spring cover photo of the General News beautiful church of St Mary Magdalene in One Day a Year 42 Batcombe. We are very lucky to live in this beautiful St Andrew's Primary School 44 valley surrounded by beauty and yet full of amenities to keep us here; only yesterday I went News from our Churches 46 to have my hair coiffeured, popped next door for a cup of coffee and was tempted by some Church Services - April 51 earrings and a felt pig - I leave you to decide whether they were gifts for others or treating Leigh Weather Watch 54 myself. This was followed by a spot of grocery 57 shopping, picking up my car from the garage …gone gardening.. and then home - and I hadn’t even ventured 58 Planning Applications out of our valley. We are building up to the centenary of the Club News 63 First World War and are being asked to search our photo albums and attics for items that may Advertisers' Register 74 be suitable for a display, see p20 for more information. You will also notice that our primary school, St Andrew’s, is excelling itself at the moment what with coming fifth in the county a couple of months ago and now one of their teachers has been given a special science award: see p 44. Aren’t our children lucky to go to such a great school. Enjoy the sunshine, we deserve it after a very dank winter. Happy Easter Bella Neate-Clegg 27 YEARS

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BATCOMBE.....

am writing this contribution after an afternoon in the garden with the sun shining down, what a change after the recent months of rain, hopefully this is the start of spring and a good omen for all our fundraising events everywhere. There will not be a service on 13 April as we will have an Easter Sunday Service on 20 April instead and afterwards we will be having a Easter Egg hunt for the children and an Easter Bonnet Parade, perhaps the adults would like to join in the parade with their efforts. Bridget Gordge

Easter Sunday Service 10.15am Sunday 20 April Followed by An EASTER EGG HUNT &

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Batcombe Church Lottery February 1st No. 12 Emma Shelford 2nd No. 7 David & Ivy Perry 3rd No. 52 Thomas Straughan

The reason for writing is that Max now being an Adult has the great support of the charity Headway in Bournemouth. We held a small coffee morning in Dorchester on Making Headway Valentines day and raised As many of you know just under ÂŁ100.00 . I My son Max suffered a severe brain injury when he would like to thank the was 5 ..he is now nearly 18 following for their kind ! We are very lucky to have raffle donations - Dave and Leanne from the Rest and him, think Michael Welcome, Tony and Karen Shumacher, and Max's from the Spar, Oak House story is very similar...

stores, Mike Bird, Barry Tite and Graham Bird. The last two gave many a giggle for their donation of two 'handy men ' for a morning! Lastly I would also like to add that like many charities Headway rely on donations , so if any of you are at a loss as to what charity to raise money for , please would you keep Headway in mind? Carole Potter

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CHETNOLE.....

e begin this month in sombre mood as the village bids a final farewell to three of its residents. Jean Woodford of Kyford, David Walker of Spring Cottage and Dick Clarke of Bowhayes all sadly passed away very recently and we would like to take this opportunity to convey our most sincere condolences to those closest to them. Good luck to Rod and Anna who have moved from Heneford Mill to Braggs Farm, Stockwood. We are so glad you are not leaving us and hope you will be very happy in your new home. A warm welcome to the new family at Heneford Mill; I am sure we will meet you soon. As winter hopefully turns into spring Chetnole starts to look prettier and prettier with the daffodils and blossom on the trees but the sun can be deceptive and the cold winds still bite. Dashing around on such a morning today, I popped to the village hall to use the Wednesday Post Office and immediately stepped

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Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall 7.30pm, Saturday 12 April, Chetnole Jazz Café finishes with “Petites Annonces”, French Gypsy Swing Band. Contact Nigel Bray 01935 872233 or John Head on 01935 873555 8pm Friday 18 April Ceilidh Live band and caller 1.00pm Sunday 27 April Curry Lunch. into a haven of warmth and camaraderie. It is so comforting to go somewhere and be greeted by big smiles and hellos on a cold grey morning - we are so lucky to live here and have this lovely facility so thanks to all the great volunteers who turn up each week and get the urn on! Chetnole Charity Coffee Morning Talking of the Wednesday morning village hall hustle and bustle, Bee Grant Peterkin would like to announce that all proceeds from the Chetnole Coffee Morning on Wednesday 7 May will go to Save the Children. There will be a bring and buy cake, plant and delicatessen stall plus a raffle so put it on your calendar and hope to see you all there. Bee would also like to congratulate Caroline Evans and Jemma Turner who have received an invitation to a June garden party at Buckingham Palace in recognition for their hard work at The Rendezvous in Sherborne. See you in May! Liz Tebbatt

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We and our family would most sincerely like thank all those who sent messages of sympathy following the death of Mary's father at The Old Vicarage Care Home on 16 February. He was 98. Our special thanks go to the staff at The Old Vicarage who surrounded him with compassion and comfort in his final days. A Requiem Mass was held at the Catholic church in Sherborne on 10th March attended by a congregation of about 90 - including 20 from Chetnole. We thank you all for giving Dad such a warm and friendly farewell.

As you know, Chetnole has been flooded many times in recent years. Part of the problem is the road drains: I recently counted five between Stockwood road and Hamlet that were fully or partially blocked. I am writing to encourage as many people as possible to report these to Dorset Highways, either via the website ww.dorsetforyou.com/traveldorset/roads-and-driving/report-a-roadproblem and by using the interactive form to report a new problem as I have, or by ringing 01305 221020. John Fripp

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Don’t forget that the Chetnole Jazz Cafe will end its current season with ” 7.30pm, Saturday 12 April “Petites Annonces play a unique mix of gypsy jazz (Django Reinhardt et al), those bonnes old french chansons, from Charles Trenet to Jacques Dutronc, Boris Vian or Yan et les Abeilles, all wrapped in a big slice of Punk Manouche. Be prepared to hear something different avec un accent français!”

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Friday 8pm 18 April Chetnole Village Hall Tickets are £6, Family tickets (2 adults and 2 under-16s) £15 unless otherwise stated. You can buy tickets on the door, subject to availability (there is a limit to the number of dancers), or you can call Jim on 01258 817963 to reserve them. Drinks are available from the Chetnole Inn, next door.

Notes from Chetnole and Stockwood Parish Council - 3 March 2014. Here is a summary of the major issues ●The Chairman reported that Yetminster discussed. and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council had ●We had an extensive discussion on the signed off the licence to use the problems caused by people getting footpath across the Boyle’s Trust’s land stranded in the ford on Deep Ford Lane. in Yetminster. DCC had completed the Local residents confirmed that the fence repairs before expiry of its problem was increasingly serious. As licence so Yetminster PC started with a the road was the classified way through clean sheet. the village, satnavs were sending ●Also on Boyle’s the complete people down the road and not refurbishment of the toilets in the everyone recognized the risk, even School Yard will be completed soon. when it was explained to them. Dorset ●The submission to the Local County Council Highways felt there was Government Boundary Commission already sufficient signage, but it was prepared by the Chairman protesting at agreed to seek a site meeting to see if the proposed inclusion of Chetnole and signs could be placed closer to the ford. Stockwood in a Frome Valley Ward was It was also agreed to approach the approved. It will be submitted without matter of classification once again with delay. The Chairman also thanked Cllr Dorset Highways. Lawrence for her support. ●The Chairman has been advised that ●After some delay, all was now clear on Stockwood Road will be resurfaced the Playing Field trees and the during the summer after the failure of successful tenderer has been chosen. A the surface laid last summer. Cllr contract will be placed immediately for Margaret Lawrence reported that this the required trimming and tidying as will mean the planned resurfacing from approved by the Tree Officer. Hamlet to Tarks Hill will be delayed. You can contact us on : chetnole-pc@btconnect.com Bob Owen wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk 9

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David Walker 1934 – 2014 It is with sadness that we record the passing of David Walker who died peacefully at Yeovil Hospital on 19 February at the age of 79. David was born in Australia in 1934 and read geology at Sydney University before coming to the UK in the late 1950s. David’s work carried him to numerous countries round the globe and it was on one of his many overseas trips that he was to meet his future wife, Leonora. They married in London in 1961. David and Leonora spent most of the 1970s in the USA. After their return to this country they set about house hunting and eventually found The Old Coach House at Foys into which they settled in 1978 with their two young sons. David was closely involved professionally with the oil industry and for the last few years before his retirement was CEO of Britoil. In 1992 David and Leonora decided to move house once more, this time but a short distance, from The Old Coach House to Spring Cottage in Neals Lane. Both David and Leonora developed a great attachment to

Chetnole and David in particular became deeply interested in its history, this being much stimulated by the historic nature of Spring Cottage itself. He greatly assisted Paul & Annette Hallett with their book on the history of Chetnole, the front cover of which is graced with an illustration by Leonora, and he also produced an excellent booklet himself on the history of St. Peter’s Church. David gained great enjoyment from many local activities, not least from Chetnole Cricket Club of which he was a great supporter, playing as a team member when he could and serving on its committee. Over the last few years David suffered increasingly from serious issues with his back which greatly restricted his physical involvement with so many activities. His deteriorating health made him ever more dependent on Leonora’s devoted care, and latterly that of professional carers as well. Our sincerest condolences go to Leonora and also to their sons, Ian and Andrew and their respective families.

Local Government Boundary Commission You will have received a document from Chetnole and Stockwood Parish Council through your letterbox in March explaining West Dorset District Council’s proposals to redraw local ward boundaries and for Chetnole to become part of a new Frome Valley Ward with Sydling, Cattistock and Frome St Quintin - we would no longer be part of Yetminster ward as a result. These proposals can be viewed at www.lgbce.org.uk/allreviews/south-west/dorset and the consultation period ends on 28 April if you would like to submit your views.

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Easter Bingo - 5 April This is a final reminder that Bingo, with an Easter theme, returns to the Village Hall on Saturday 5 April. “Eyes down” is at 7.30pm. Easter Sunday service 20 April There will be a service of communion on Easter Sunday at St. Mary’s at 10.15am. Everyone is welcome.

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Annual PCC Meeting – 22 April. The Annual Parochial Church meeting will be held on Tuesday 22nd. April starting at 7.30pm in Church Farm. We Green, Blue and Blue would welcome any new members to our We have enjoyed several battery-electric PCC. cars, and wrote about them in the August 2012 magazine. Here is an update, Quiz for St. Mary’s – 7 June because last year a Battery Vehicle Society Places are still available for our next friend gave us his 2 Kewet cars, shown in quiz on Saturday 7 June. If you have not yet the picture on the lorry which brought them registered a team (of four), or your to Hermitage. individual interest, please call me as soon Built in Norway in 1997 as batteryas possible on 01963 210292. electric cars, I have enjoyed cannibalising To remind you – the cost is £4 per head the green Kewet (burnt out motor) in order with team sizes a maximum of four people. to get the blue Kewet to work. In shape it is rather like our blue Ligier of similar age, but Summer Event The Village Green committee are still the battery, transmission and electric considering various options for a ‘summer’ motor of the cars are very different. Both the blue cars are “on the road” village event. Separately we are going ahead with a village croquet competition, and going well with a range of about 70 which will culminate in a final on Saturday miles. All battery-electric cars have zero 12 July, to be followed by a barbeque on the road tax, and cheap insurance because they are slow .I have put the same notice in Village Green. I shall be contacting you to register your the back window of each car – SORRY I’M SLOW. interest in the croquet. Coffee Morning Christine and Mair would like to thank everyone who supported the coffee morning at the Village Hall on 27 February. There was a jolly atmosphere , with hot drinks and homemade cakes to enjoy. There were cakes and cards to buy and books to swap or buy. Generous donations enabled us to send a cheque for £50 to the Alzheimer’s Society. Future dates to be announced. 12 12

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HILFIELD....

Michael was born at the Yeatman Hospital on the 25th February 1966. At the time of his birth the family lived in Leigh, and it was about a year later that they moved to Hermitage, firstly living in a mobile home, until father Brian built the family bungalow. Michael was about three years old when he started his collection of transport vehicles, a passion he retained all his life. He attended Sunday School in St. Maryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s conducted by the Brothers from Hilfield Friary and in January 1971 he started primary school at St Andrews in Leigh, and in 1977 moved to St Aldhelm's Secondary Modern (now the Gryphon) in Sherborne. At 16 Michael left school and attended day release at Kingston Maurward Agricultural College whilst working for Norman Buckland at Evershot. Sometime later he joined Trevor Cuff contractors where, along with normal contracting duties, he learnt the art of hedge trimming. Using these skills he joined John Perry on the Hilfield estate working on all tractor driver duties. Around 1991 Mike married his first wife and to his delight his daughter Jessica was born in 1995 and his son Scott in 1998. very wet and windy service was had at St Nicholas. The weather, however, was in great contrast to the very warm and friendly service we had thanks to Simon. Welcome to the Faulkner family who have just moved into 2, Church View Cottage.

Upon leaving Perrys he moved to Peter Yeatman, and during this time he was able to gain his HGV licence which opened the doors to his first lorry driving job with Norman Young. Michael and Amanda started seeing each other in 2003 and after a whirlwind romance, they were married 2005. They soon bought their home in Sherborne, which was chosen not for its location or homely feel but for the workshop and garage in the back garden. This is where Michael spent many happy hours continuing his obsession with agricultural transport, classic transport and reclamation. In 2006 Michael joined BOCM Paulls as a bulk lorry driver, later helping to run the transport operation as an office based transport manager until late 2013. In 2008 he was diagnosed with Sarcoma soft tissue cancer, which shaped the way in which he was to live his life to the full over the next 7 years. Michael, who always lived in Dorset, attended Hermitage events whenever it was possible He did achieve a big goal and, with the help of friends, was able to restore his Field Marshall tractor (which he had stored for the last 12 years) back to full working and showroom condition and finally get to a vintage rally show last autumn. Michael was loved by friends and family and thought a lot of by his workmates, and he will be sadly missed.

Little Mack, along with all the children, was very brave to last the service. Welcome too, to the Jackson family, who have just moved into 1, Church View Cottage - we look forward to meeting soon. All in all a busy time for Hilfield! Next service Sunday 20 April 4pm Easter Day. Justine Algar wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk 13

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y the time you read this we will have had Mothering Sunday and the clocks will have sprung forward! We will be hurtling towards Easter and anxious to see which out of the Oak and the Ash comes into leaf first; Oak before the Ash, we shall have a splash. Ash before the Oak, we shall have a soak. Either way, we are all hoping that this will mean that we shall not need our heating on, but just in case John Sanford would like to remind everyone that heating oil is due in Leigh on 10 April and 23 May. On 12 April (NOT 20 April as I put in the magazine last month!) The Old Vicarage will be having their Spring Coffee morning from 10.30-

Leigh Fuel Group 2014 Dates for future oil deliveries: { 10 April { 23 May { 28 August { 6 November You may order any quantity above the legal minimum of 500 litres. You will pay the best group price I can negotiate with the supplier on the day. Please advise if a phone call is required to gain access. Contact John Sanford five working days prior to the listed dates above.

12 noon. Do go along and have a cup of something and search for a bargain. Don’t wait until the 20 as you cannot be certain of getting a cup of anything then! Many of us have had friends and family who have been affected by cancer. On 10 May Sue Fudge and Jane Jeans will be taking part in the London Moonwalk to raise funds for breast cancer charities. The event is 26.5 mile walk around London at night – wonderful but exhausting! They will be holding a coffee morning and jumble / cake sale from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Saturday 3 May in Leigh Village Hall and would like to invite everyone to come along and support them. I am sure many of us will be more than happy to eat cake in such a good cause! Meanwhile - Fingers crossed for the Oak! Philippa Toulson

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St Andrew's Church, Leigh Exciting Times!! Our building project for the long awaited loo and kitchenette will commence on Tuesday April 22nd, obviously weather permitting. We are so grateful to all those who have helped to make this project a possibility and we will give you all more information as the project progresses. If you have any queries, please do ask any of the Loo Team (Judith Palmer, Eddie Upton, John Parks & Anne Reason). We will be holding a coffee morning in May so the village can all be updated on how the project is going! April services: As you will see from the schedule of services, Leigh is holding an exciting Cafe Church Palm Sunday service on 13 April starting at 9.30am in Leigh Village Hall with coffee etc. and croissants part of the service will take place at The Old Vicarage and conclude at the church - Please do join us for either all of the Palm Sunday celebration - an important start to Holy Week - or just come for some of the time. There will be Good Friday meditations (18 April) from 12.15-1pm in the church and a Family Holy Communion (children very welcome) at 10.15am on Easter Sunday there will be an Easter egg hunt for the children. Easter is such an important part of the Church's year, we would love to see as many as possible at some of the services. We are holding a Lent lunch on Thursday 10 April from 12.00 - 2.00 in Leigh Village

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Hall, in aid of the fund supporting those who live in the Somerset Levels and who have suffered so much during the recent floods. Do join us. Our Annual Parochial Church Meeting is being held in the Committee Room at Leigh Village Hall on Monday 14 April at 7pm (for 7.30pm) - with wine and refreshments to commence the meeting. This is an Open meeting so please do come and find out what is going on in St Andrew's, Leigh - it is your church! Anne Reason & Eddie Upton

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Four hardy residents ventured out on a cold and blustery February afternoon and were rewarded with a beautiful display of snowdrops in the tiny village of Compton Valence. Tea and cake were gratefully consumed in the village hall afterwards. The cold and wet days have been punctuated by a wide array of events, including the village pantomime, and a fascinating talk on Japan (thank you Sandra!). Sue Dona continued with her series of talks on Italy, this time we visited Rome and also enjoyed some sweet Italian treats. Larry Skeats entertained us with his ” with a version of “ fascinating array of mystery items. Larry has not only written a book on his life as a shepherd, but has raised over £20,000 for the Weldmar Hospice. We look forward to welcoming him back soon. We celebrated St. David’s day with a “host of golden daffodils” and Florence played classic Welsh tunes on the harp. Please note that we are still planning for our charity dog show on Sunday 27 July, and a table top sale on 24 May but before that our coffee morning on Saturday 12 April is fast approaching. Please come and support us and grab a few bargains whilst you are here!

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Bric a brac, nearly new clothes, toys, books, sweets, cakes, raffle. Lots of bargains! £1 entrance includes refreshments Everybody welcome! Funds for Annie and Pearl’s trek to Vietnam; to raise funds for St. Margaret’s Hospice.

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RYME INTRINSECA.....

here have been several changes in the village since the new year. Farewell to Gordon and Janet Wells in the Granary, who have moved into sheltered housing at Wyndham Hill in Yeovil. Reports from their family are that they are enjoying joining lots of new activities. Welcome to Richard and Leslie Hanson who are moving into Eveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home at 2 Manor Farm Cottages. Welcome also to

Gene Finn and Matthew Thorndale who have moved into 2a New Buildings with their two spaniels; Gene was originally from Illinois and more recently form Weymouth. Matthew is in Hotel Management in Weymouth and Gene in retail Management. Hope they will all be very happy in Ryme. FRANKHAM FARM NGS Garden Open Sunday 27 April 27th 2-5pm. plants tea & cakes. Gilly Wilson

Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca - might be medals, uniforms, letters from the front, photos etc. We hope to stage the 1st World War Commemoration A

number of ideas for commemorating the First World War have been proposed. On 29 April there will be a lecture entitled "History of the Victoria Cross" in aid of the Yetminster Village Hall project. I have volunteered, with the encouragement of the Parish Council, to plan an exhibition in the Yetminster Village Hall in the autumn to commemorate, in particular, the participation of local residents in the First World War. With the help of others I intend to research the men of Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca who lost their lives in the Great War. I would be most grateful if anyone who has knowledge of these men, for example where they fought, where they fell and where they were buried and any information about their time in their respective villages, could get in touch with me. I have listed those men below. I will also be looking for interesting exhibits which local residents might have, relevant to the First World War. These 20 20

exhibition in the Yetminster village hall and invite local schools and media to view it. Please contact me on 0193 5872719 or by e-mail aubonepyke@gablecourt.co.uk if you are interested in assisting the project or have any information which we can use. Any ideas are welcome. The following men from the parishes of Ryme Intrinseca and Yetminster were killed in action in World War One:

Ryme Intrinseca: R I Perham, A Downton, W G Meteyard. Yetminster: C E Bugler, E F Cluett, E C Guppy, F Park, T J Bennett, W J Conway, H C Gould,

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he Jubilee Hall Committee have recently removed the old projector screen from the end of the hall and have replaced it by painting the wall white. On the face of it not an earth shattering change but I must admit that the viewing improvement at the Moviola showing that I went to was certainly noticeable with the film taking on the wide screen look - there was also the benefit that I did not have to peer around a rather familiar taller gentleman from the village who is a regular cinema patron! The Meaden’s Open Space saga continues and outline drawings were shown at the last meeting of the Parish Council. The person putting forward the proposal has been asked to consult local residents and it has been suggested that she and her supporters hold a public meeting so, if you feel you will be affected by the development in one way or another, or if you have ideas or indeed concerns about what is being proposed do watch out for the details of where and when. I have again had several people contact me with regard to dog fouling and this is one of the arguments with regard to the Meaden’s space. I am sure most of you animal lovers do try but I have had particular complaints that the High Street has been particularly unpleasant recently so perhaps a phone call to the Dog Warden service (01305 251010) may help to deter those errant owners when you spot an offending activity - having checked with the Warden they would appreciate a photograph (the camera on your mobile phone will do) of the offending animal and owner as well if possible. Hopefully you will recall the exhibition on schooling in the village by the History Society in the Gallery and

Living in Moscow during the Cold War 1977-1979 Boney and Judy Pyke talk about their work and family experiences in Moscow

7.00pm, Friday 4 April St. Andrews Church Hall , Yetminster In aid of St. Andrews Church, Yetminster £10 per head including supper Cash Bar Tickets available from Oak House Stores, Old School Gallery and the Spar Stores in Yetminster. Point of Contact for tickets and information: 01935 872044 or gplaice@gmail.com Church. Well it has subsequently been on show in the Sherborne Library to much acclaim and will move from there to the Sherborne Museum on the 1 April for approximately two months. So, if you haven’t seen it do pop along but check the museum’s opening hours first. Boney Pyke is also seeking help (p20) with a project commemorating the First World War and would be grateful for any assistance that you can give him. You can contact him on 0193 5872719 Finally we welcome a newcomer to the village - Tess Ferretter - I saw her when she first arrived and, being an old softie, I was completely taken in by her beautiful eyes – if only she hadn’t kept biting my trousers! David Torrance

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Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council Summary of COUNCIL MEETING 19 February 2014 The meetings were attended by 11 councillors, DCllr Lawrence, four members of the public and the Clerk. Meadens Open Space Marie Wills was asked to carry out a full residential survey and convene a resident’s meeting. The Council will consider the matter when these are completed. Planning There were no contentious planning issues. One contentious issue in Ryme had already been approved by WDDC Boyles Footpath As 19 February the Parish Council is responsible for the upkeep of this footpath. The County Council has repaired the fence. Speed Cameras These are now in use but more volunteers are required so that coverage can be improved. If you are interested please contact Councillor Brian Knight or the Clerk Parish Plan An application for a grant to progress this important plan has been made; in addition it is hoped to produce a neighbourhood plan which if approved would give the Council some power to control development. A full consultation with residents will be carried out in due course. 20mph Limit This matter was raised but in the absence of the County Councillor could not be progressed David Gould 24 24

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* Diary * Diary * Diary * Diary * APRIL Tues 1

Leigh Discussion Club - Bailey Ridge Garden Centre and AGM MU Lent Lunch

7:30 pm

Leigh Village Hall

12-2pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

Wed 2

1st Birthday and Easter Egg Hunt

9.30-11.30am Lower Covey Nursery

Fri

7:00 pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

Sat

Living in Moscow during the Cold War 1977-9 Boney & Judy Pyke Easter Bingo

7:30 pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Sun

Grand plant & garden ephemera sale Muddy Monday

10am-3pm 12-3pm

The Ark Village, Station Road, Yetminster Pogles Wood

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Abbotsbury Past, Present, Future Stephen Griffith Leigh Moviola The Butler

7:30 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

7:30 pm

Leigh Village Hall

Mon 7

Tues 8

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. 7:30 pm Cottage Garden for a new century Tuesday Club Myanmar - Land of 2:30 pm Smiles Mike Morrell Wed 9 Yetminster Historical Society visit to Athelhampton Thur 10 Lent Lunch 12-2pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

Sat Sat

12 Coffee Morning 10.30-12 12 Jazz CafĂŠ French Gypsy Swing 7:30 pm Band "Petites Annonces" Mon 14 Leigh Church Annual PCC meeting 7:00 pm

Old Vicarage, Leigh Chetnole Village Hall

Tues 15 WVWG Rendezvous Youth Resource Centre Sylvia West Fri 18 Ceilidh

7:30 pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

8.00 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sun

12 - 8.00pm George Albert Hotel

20 Easter Sunday 2 Course Carvery New season starts

Mon 21 Family Easter Egg Hunt

Leigh Village Hall

Sherborne Bowling Club 12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Tues 22 Hermitage Church Ann PCC meeting 7:30 pm

Church Farm, Hermitage

Wed 23 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Sat

26 PTFA St Andrew's Ball

7:30 pm

Stockbridge Farm Barn

Sun

27 NGS Open Gardens

2-5pm

Frankham Farm, Ryme

1:00 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

7:30 pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

Curry Lunch Tues 29 The History of the Victoria Cross Lt Col Mike Martin

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Sun

Tues 6 Wed 7 Sun 11 Mon 12 Tues 13 Wed 14 Fri

Sun

Charity coffee morning/ jumble sale/ cake sale Dirty Dancing & Grease Tribute Night & meal Leigh Discussion Club - coach trip Avebury Manor & stone circle Charity coffee morning Yetminster Fun Run Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Dahlias: their care and culture Bob Hendley Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. Preparing for the show bench Yetminster Historical Society Guided walk around Tintinhull Quiet Day Yetminster Fair Quiz Night Scout Group Car Wash Flower Festival 18-22 May

Mon 19 Leigh Moviola Tues 20 WVWG open meeting Italy Sue Dona Sat 24 table top sale

10.30-12.30 Leigh Village Hall 7.30pm

George Albert Hotel

9:30 am 7:30 pm

Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew's CE Primary School Chetnole Village Hall

7:30 pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

10.30 - 4pm 7.00pm 10.30 1.30pm 10.30am5pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

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Sat

Athelhampton House Leigh Village Hall Gable Court, Yetminster Old Vicarage, Leigh

JUNE Sun 1 Tues 3 Sat

Sun 8 Tues 10 Wed 11 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 16

Yetminster Open Gardens Leigh Discussion Club evening car trip to Bush Farm Bison Centre & BBQ PTFA Summer Fair Quiz for St Mary's Church NGS open gardens Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. Afternoon coach outing to Bennett's Water Garden Yetminster Historical Society coach trip to M Shed museum Bristol & boat trip Yetminster Fair Quiz Night Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day 2 Course Carvery Leigh Moviola

7:30 pm 2-5pm

St Andrew's School Yetminster Hermitage Village Hall Frankham Farm, Ryme

7:30 pm 12 - 8pm 7:30 PM

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7:30 PM

Sat

21 Chetnole Open Gardens

2-5pm

Sun

22 Chetnole Open Gardens

2-5pm

Sun

22 Batcombe Cream Teas

Hilfield Friary

JULY Tues 1

Leigh Discussion Club Coach trip to Willows & Wetland Visitor Centre & Hestercombe Mon 7 Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club 7:30 pm Garden Party Tues 8 Yetminster & Ryme Garden 7:00 pm Society Garden Fantasy Wed 9 Yetminster Historical Society visit to Forde Abbey Sat 12 Village croquet competition &BBQ Sat Sun

19 9th Leigh Food Fair and Classic/Vintage Cars 27 Charity Dog show Family Fun/ village croquet

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

Hermitage Village Green Leigh Village Hall Old Vicarage, Leigh Hilfield

AUGUST Mon 4

Wed 6

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club 7:30 PM My Five Favourites Castle Gardens speaker Leigh Discussion Club evening car trip Kimber Fm shop & trailer ride

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Regular Meetings…. Every Mon

Every Tue

Every Wed

Every Thu

Every Fri

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

2.00 -5.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Gymnastic class

4.15-6.30pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

Table tennis

9.30-12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Table Tennis Club

7:30 pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster

Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

10.00 - 11.00am

Chetnole Village Hall

Yetminster Bell Ringers

7.30pm-10.00pm

St Andrew's Church

Topsy Turvy Toddlers

9.30 - 11.30am

St Andrew's School

Scouts (in term)

7 - 8.30pm wint

Scout Hut Yetminster

7 - 9.00pm sum

Scout Hut Yetminster

Beginners Pilates

1.30 and 2.35pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Chetnole Art Group

10.00 - 1.00pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Dollywood Dance Class

2:00 pm

St And's Hall, Y'minster

Drop in Coffee Morning

10.00 - 12 noon

Chetnole Village Hall

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

7.00 - 10.00pm

St Andrew's Hall

Wednesday Club (in term)

3.15 pm-4.05pm

St Andrew's P School

Morning Yoga Class

10.30 - 11.30am

Leigh Village Hall

Junior WV Players (in term)

6.30 - 7.45pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Beginners yoga

7:00 PM

St Andrews Primary School

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7.00 - 10.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

2.00 - 5.00pm

St Andrew's Hall

Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

5.45-7.00pm

Trim Room, Yet

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs)

5.45-7.00pm

St Andrew's Hall

Yetminster Guides (10-14yrs)

7.00-8.30pm

St Andrew's Hall

Yetminster Rangers (14+yrs)

7.00-8.30pm

Trim Room, Yet

Yetminster Cubs

6.30 - 8.00pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster

Bridge Club

7.00 - 10.00pm

Dairy House, Ryme

Fitsteps

9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates

10:00 am

Chetnole Village Hall

Chetnole Community Choir

7:30 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Table Tennis

9.30 - 12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Beavers (in term)

6 - 7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Croquet Every Sat

Irish Dancers

Yetminster Sports Club 10:15 am

Church Hall, Yetminster

…Events & Activities 1st Tue

2nd Tues

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Hospice Lunch

12.30pm

Manor Farm, Yetminster

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30 - 10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7:00 pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Tuesday Club (senior citizens)

2.30 - 5.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

St.Andrew's Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7:30 pm

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(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion 3rd Tues

Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group

7:30 pm

Gable Court

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15 - 3.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Yetminster Senior Citizens

3.00pm

The Meadens

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11:00:00

tba

Coffee Beans Coffee Morning

10.00 - 12 noon

Church Hall, Yetminster

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

2nd Wed

Police Support Unit

2.00 - 3.00pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd/4th Wed

High Stoy Bible Study

7.30pm

Venue contact 872342

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11.00 - 12 noon

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Pogles Wood nr Leigh

Police Community Support [not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme I. PC

Wed/f/night

Sturminster Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

By Church, Yetminster St.Andrew's School 11.15am

Church Lane, Hermitage

11.50am

Shearstones, Yetminster

2.00pm

Stonyacres, Yetminster

Bridport Mobile Library

10:55 am

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

11:30 pm

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

Friary Shop

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

6.30 - 8.00pm

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

1�� & 3�� Thu Yetminster Scribblers 2nd Th/alt mth

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

8.00pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

8.00pm

White Hart

2nd/3rd Sat

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Lower Covey Montessori Nursery The Baby & Toddler Group Baby & Toddler Group Team would like Celebrates 1st Birthday!

to take this opportunity to thank all of the families who have continued to support us during our 1st year, you have really helped make the group a success! The dates for Lower Covey Forest School during the Easter Holidays are: Tuesday 8 April Wednesday 9 April Tuesday 15 April O Wednesday 16 April Laura Foster

The Yetminster Footpath Saved! Residents of Yetminster were dismayed when they discovered that their use of a long-standing footpath (often know as the Donkey Path) used by many pupils at St Andrews CE Primary School and other residents was at risk. A number of local bodies worked together to save it. Dorset County Council had for many years paid a licence fee to local educational charity

Boyle’s Educational Foundation for use of part of its land for the footpath. But DCC decided that, in these times of austerity, it could no longer afford to do so. That would have meant the path, which is not a public footpath, would possibly be lost. However Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council has stepped in to save the path. Boyle’s have agreed to waive all but a nominal licence fee for the its

continued use. The Parish Council on its part will maintain the path and keep it in good order. DCC did its bit by fixing the fence, which had deteriorated over the years, before its licence expired, so that the Parish Council starts with a fully maintained footpath which can go on providing an amenity for the residents of Yetminster in the coming years. Bob Owen, Boyle’s Trust

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The Baby & Toddler Group has proved a very successful and well supported group for parents, grandparents and carers over the last year and has become a real part of the nursery community. All who have joined us have taken part in a huge variety of activities from arts & crafts, clay modelling, sensory play, Forest School and horticulture to name a few. During our group session on Wednesday 2nd April we will be celebrating our 1st Birthday, come along and join us for a party and Easter Egg Hunt! 9.30am to 11.30am and still only £3 per family.

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We have two more lunches planned this year 1 April and 6 May. Thank goodness 1 April lunch is served after midday! Because of the wet weather we have been down in numbers, in fact our regulars from Thornford could not get through the river at Bowe Bridge in February. But now the lovely spring weather has at last come, can we coax you to join us for a very happy convivial lunch? We meet up at 12.30 for a pre-lunch Owermoigne Flower Club & Friends Present

The Flower Festival

“Rhythms of life” at

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Sunday 18th to Thursday 22nd May 2014 Open 10.30am to 5.00pm Normal House and Garden admission prices apply Group packages available Coffees…Teas…. Lunches are available in The Coach House Restaurant Further information telephone 01305 848363 or visit www.athelhampton.co.uk

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drink and sit down at 1.00pm.

All for £10.00 per head. Please bring your own wine. Booking is much appreciated otherwise Jack and I are eating bubble and squeak for the rest of the week.

AGE UK DORCHESTER …would like the Benefit of your Advice! Age UK Dorchester has need of experienced welfare benefits volunteers to join its Welfare Benefits Team to provide information and advice regarding welfare benefits to older people in North Dorset by way of home visits. Welfare Benefits Volunteers interview clients, identify entitlement to benefits, assist with completion of benefit claim forms e.g. Attendance Allowance, Pension Credit and PIP; act on clients’ behalf, help with letter writing, undertake diagnosis, and provide information with options. If you: ● Like to identify problems and solutions in meeting the needs of older people ● Have some spare time to give ● Enjoy volunteering ● Are an experienced welfare benefits practitioner Please contact Janice Webb on 01305 269444, welben@ageukdorchester.org.uk Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester DT1 1PW

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tickets are available from the school office or you can contact me directly on 0781 4595 811. Tickets are £35 per person to include a three course meal and glass of champagne on arrival. Storm are playing live and we also have an auction. Bring your numbered ticket with you on the evening for a chance to win back your ticket money! Saturday 7 June the PTFA have decided to organise a Summer Fair at the school. We have the full support of the Yetminster Fair Association. If you would like to be involved in this event, it is is open to all not just parents of children at St Andrew's please get in touch, email sa-ptfa@gmx.co.uk We are hoping to make this a big community event. Many thanks for all your support Maryann Parkinson PTFA Chairperson.

Children’s Tennis Coaching Children’s Tennis has been going for twenty two years and has proved most popular amongst the young, five of whom have ended up playing for the County. Glanvilles Wootton Tennis Club offer tennis coaching to children

between the ages of seven and seventeen every other Saturday, between April and October, at a cost of £8.00 per person for the season. If you are interested, please get in touch with The Rev. Michael Anderson 01300 345375

PTFA

FAMILY BINGO Friday 4 April Doors open 6:00, Eyes Down 6:30pm St Andrews Primary School Hall.

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What a month and what weather we have seen. The children at St Andrew's unfortunately had their Valentines Disco postponed on Friday 14 February as it was just too wet and too much flooding! Luckily we rescheduled and all the children had a fantastic evening on Thursday 27 February. They dressed to impress and danced the night away, well from 6.30-8pm. Photographs from the evening can be seen via www.annataylorphotography.co.uk The PTFA would like to thank Daryn Elford and Tony Sucliffe for being the DJ's and also everyone who helped set up, man stalls and clear away at the end of the evening. Just under £300 was raised for the PTFA which will go towards our revamp of the outside classroom. On Friday 4 April we have our 2nd Family Bingo evening. Doors open at 6pm and eyes down at 6.30pm. Children are very welcome. This is being held at St Andrew's School Hall. The fish and chip bus will be at the school on that evening so you can get your fish and chip supper either before the bingo or after. On Saturday 26 April we have our charity ball at Stockbridge Farm Barn,

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Yetminster Fun Run So then! Sunday 11 May 2014 should now firmly be on everyone’s calendars. It's Fun Run time again!!! Who has made the all-important decisions, 5 or 10k, run, walk or jog, train alone or in a group?? We even have at least a couple of London Marathon runners joining us for a warm down. Entry forms now available on the PTFA page of the St Andrew’s Primary School website, or you can email sharondowding@gmail.com Failing that, pop in and see Sandra in the School office. A group of runners meet up outside the White Hart in Yetminster at 8 o’clock on Sunday mornings – the more the merrier. Tell us your thoughts and join in the banter on the Facebook page, Yetminster Fun Run. (It’s a community page and you don’t need to be a facebooker to read it)

Thank you Wriggle Valley readers One year after its launch, Green Man Tree & Garden Services has branched out in many ways! Having retired in March 2013 from a 27 year career in the Royal Marines, Ed Ramsbottom has had a very busy year and is overwhelmed by the response he’s had from Wriggle Valley readers – the Yetminster area has yielded more work than any other; both for hard landscaping, tree work and garden work. “I can’t believe I was so apprehensive about leaving the Marines,” said Ed. “I was so worried about how I’d feel after so long in that career, and how I would manage doing such a different job and working alone; but I have not missed it at all. I miss the camaraderie and the company of other Marines but I have loved my work this past year and met some wonderful

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people; many of whom have employed me more than once during the year and who I am always happy to see. I am lucky to be now enjoying another career that I love.” Alongside garden design and build work, this year has also seen Ed designing and constructing ponds, including a large formal pond at East Chelborough and a complex informal pond, patio with water rill, bridge and knot garden at East Coker. He also built small show gardens at the RHS Malvern and Hampton Court shows and next year will be working on the famous Japanese water garden at the National Trust property Cliveden in Berkshire. “I really like working with ponds. There are some beautiful aquatic plants that one never gets to see or know about unless one has a pond;

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Woodland Wednesday sessions for the next couple of months Muddy Monday Monday 7 April and 5 May for accompanied children aged 6 and under. Pre School Woodland Wednesdays 23 April and 21 May Family Easter Monday egg hunt Monday 21 April and activities afternoon for children age 8 and under. Each afternoon is from 12.00 noon to 3.00pm £3 per child. Birthday parties – Saturdays are beginning to fill up with party bookings so do think well ahead if you want to have your child’s birthday party at Pogles Wood. Forest Club – Will start again after Easter on Thursday 8 May from 3.30 – 5.30pm and is open children in years to

2, 3 or 4. We will run for six sessions £3 per child per session. Summer Holiday programme We will be running Woodland Wednesday every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays for accompanied children age 6 and under. Forest club for unaccompanied children age 6 – 8 and John Muir Award club for children age 8-12. Look out next month for details of our first Family Woodland Weekend Camp and our Pogles Picnic days. For more details and dates look at our Facebook page Pogles Wood Education. To book places please contact Philippa on 01935 873889 or email philippa@folksw.org.uk

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POGLES’ WOOD Activity Days Spring is Sprung

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One day a year – Inventing Tradition The cuckoo comes in April, it sings its song in May, It changes it in June, in July it flies away. Philippa and I went to a lovely event the other day in St Andrews School, Yetminster as part of World Book Day. I think pretty well every child (and all the teachers) had dressed up as a character from a book. There were several Harry Potters, a few Horrid Henrys and one or two Where’s Wallys as well as some more surprising characters including an impressive Gabriel Oak (from Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd). Later that day, when Philippa looked at Facebook on the Internet, she discovered photographs of children dressed as literary characters right across the country. World Book Day was ‘invented’ in 1995 and it seems that it has become a modern tradition in a very short time. Last Friday the church in Yetminster hosted a special service for another invented annual tradition. Women’s World Day of Prayer can be traced back to an event in 1887, which became a worldwide event in 1927. I find it an inspiring thought that women from more than 170 countries are united in focusing their thoughts on a common theme on the same day every year. You would think (well, I would, anyway) that St George’s Day, 23 April, would be full of traditional events. It is remembered as Shakespeare’s birthday, and also as the day of his death, and we nowadays use the day as an opportunity to fly the flag of St George on our public buildings, especially our churches, but we do little else to celebrate our patron saint. Perhaps it is because there may be some doubt about his very existence, or, perhaps because he is claimed by so many different places – as well as England, his day is celebrated in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Georgia, Greece, Macedonia,

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Portugal, Romania, and Serbia as well as Aragon, Catalonia, Majorca, and Valencia. We all know about St George and the dragon, but perhaps even that isn’t based on fact. As early as the 1680’s, John Aubrey was including this rhyme in his diary: To save a maid, St George the dragon slew. A pretty tale, if all is told be true. Most say there are no dragons; and ‘tis said There was no George. Pray God there was a maid! I doubt if the gardeners amongst us will need much reminding that this year April 18th is the day for planting potatoes and garlic, for that is Good Friday. The Devil’s powers are said to be greatly diminished on this solemn holy day, so pretty well whatever we plant is in with a good chance of doing OK. I live in a house with two vegetarians. I’m happy to eat meat, but equally at home with a vegetarian meal, but I was brought up to observe Good Friday as a day of fasting. This didn’t mean not eating but it did mean not eating meat. Here I am in my 70th year and it still doesn’t seem right to even think about having a bit of bacon with my breakfast or a ham sandwich at lunchtime on that day. The forces of tradition are strong indeed. If you pop into your local church during the 40 days of Lent you will see that there are no floral decorations, and on Good Friday itself all forms of decoration are taken down, with the altar itself being stripped bare. Then on Easter Day everything bursts back into life with an abundance of beautiful flowers and white and gold cloths on the altar and pulpit. It is as though the church has suddenly leapt into the joys of spring after the solemnity and sobriety of Lent. … and of course I haven’t mentioned that ‘the cuckoo comes in April’! Eddie Upton

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

St Andrew’s celebrates success Katrina Halford is presented with the Primary Science Teacher Award We are delighted to announce that Katrina Halford, an Advanced Skills Teacher in Ash Class (Years 4 & 5), has been awarded a coveted Primary Science Teacher Award which recognises excellence in Primary Science Teaching. She was presented with one of twenty-five awards given in the country in any one year, at our whole school assembly on Thursday 13 March by Professor Dudley Shallcross, Director of the Primary Science Teacher Trust and Professor of Atmospheric Chemistry, Bristol University. He gave a delightful presentation and between him and the children they established that there must be over 200,000 primary school teachers in the UK and thus this award was even more amazing! Well done Mrs Halford. The Primary Science Teaching Trust was set up in 1997 by a well-known pharmaceutical company to support science teaching in UK primary schools. Other industries have contributed to

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promoting science education but most have concentrated on secondary and university programmes. Research has shown that many young people do not have positive attitudes to science in their secondary education, perhaps partly due to variable experiences of science in their primary schools and as such the trust has now funded the establishment of the Primary Science Teacher College which is committed to improving the teaching of science to primary school children in the UK. Katrina now automatically becomes one of around 80 members of the College of which allows these excellent teachers to develop new projects, undertake professional development and disseminate best practice from their own teaching and that from the Trust funded work. As a new college member Katrina is to be part of the panel looking at the new End of Key Stage Two tests in

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Science and the new curriculum. She says: “I love all aspects of primary teaching but Science has always been my favourite and I have enjoyed working with other schools and ITT [Initial Teacher Training] to develop science. I look forward to what the new curriculum will bring and am planning to lead some cluster work [with other primary schools in and around Sherborne] to have a shared vision of science in our area.” Paul Miller, Headteacher said “Katrina well deserves this award; she is an inspiration to both her colleagues and children at St Andrew’s Primary

We are going on

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School. As a result of Katrina’s enthusiastic science and technology leadership, science is very strong at our school, preparing our pupils for the future and giving them a love of the subject.” Emma Harris, Parent Governor

St Andrew’s Amazing Mathematicians Win First Prize The Gryphon School in Sherborne held its annual, day long Mathematics Challenge on March 12 this year. Talented pupils were invited to take part from each of the nine feeder schools in the area. Only four pupils from each of the schools were invited to take part, selected on the basis of their mathematical skills. The children had to The proud pupils at St. Andrew’s CE work through a series of tough Primary School, celebrated their mathematical challenges involving achievement in a whole-school assembly, mental maths, logic problems and attended by governors and other guests. complex calculations. Paul Miller, Headteacher stated that, The winners of the challenge were “ We are delighted with the results and are announced at the end of the day, with St extremely proud of the hard work and Andrew’s students achieving first place. dedication shown by our children, staff The victors each received a certificate and parents” which will proudly displayed in school. Jane Prelogauskas, The winners were, Samantha, Ellie C, Maths Leader & Deputy Head. Ned and Kimberley.

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News from our Churches Weeping for Jerusalem – a meditation for Holy Week. At the North east corner have forgotten God’s of the Mount of Olives, commandment to love one near the site of the tombs of another; a land in which the prophets Haggai, perceived security is only Malachi and Zecharia, there won at the expense of those is an enchanting little who have an equal right to church called ‘Dominus that security, yet are denied Flevit’ (Christ wept), built it. in the shape of a tear and designed by the famous Italian Architect Antonio Barluzzi. As you kneel in prayer and look towards the crucifix on the altar, you are struck by the beauty of the window behind the altar, a window which has an iron lattice incorporating a The worst hit chalice in the middle and community are the beyond it one of the most Palestinian Christians beautiful views of the old caught uneasily between the city of Jerusalem. It was at two major faith that spot that Christ wept communities of that divided for Jerusalem. I have been city. They find themselves there twice, and on each alone and without occasion found my own protection. Two thousand tears rolling down my face. years ago Jesus found It is difficult to spend himself in the same lonely any time in the Holy Land place, caught between the without being overcome by might of Rome and the the sadness which pervades hostility of religious its history. How everything authorities. His position had that was meant by to be just become untenable as both isn’t. A land of promise that religious and civil plotted to is now morally remove him from the scene. impoverished by Their agenda was the intransigence and hostility precisely the same as the between all those who warring parties of today’s inherited it from God, and divided Holy Land. Both in which the inhabitants would stop at nothing in 46 46 Copy for MAY’S magazine by 12 APRIL please

order to maintain their power and exert their right of exclusive possession of Jerusalem. Yet Jesus’ life, work and most significantly, death were not to be determined by either religious or military power. His life was planned and directed by God Himself, and his mission would unfold in God’s time and according to God’s will. We might ask why Jesus was focusing on Jerusalem. The answer lies in the fact that Jerusalem, the City of God, symbolised the entire nation as it does today. It was, and is still, Israel’s largest city and the nation’s spiritual and political capital, but Jerusalem had a history of rejecting God’s prophets. Now it would reject his Messiah just as it had rejected his forerunners. Little wonder that Jesus wept as he said: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill prophets and stone those sent to you, how often have I longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing! Look your house is left to you desolate. ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord’.”

A plague on all our houses if we fail to react to what is so clearly wrong with Jerusalem to this very day; for yes, we have good cause to weep. But the time for weeping is now over; it is time to start mobilising God’s love to counter such a self-destructing environment, be it here, Jerusalem or anywhere else. Only then will we be blessed, because we come in the name of the Lord. That is the chalice that Christ hands to each of us. Rev. Michael Anderson.

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The Women's World Day of Prayer. Our service this year took place at St.Andrew's,Church, Yetminster on Friday, 7 March, prepared by Christian women of Egypt, the theme being 'Streams in the Desert'. John Parfitt was our speaker and Patrick Moule played the organ. Many thanks to John and Patrick and to all who participated in this lovely service, also providing refreshments afterwards. The offering of £130.00 (mostly gift aided) has been sent to W.W.D.P. and will help toward projects run by Christian Charities around the world. Valerie Rowsell. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk 47

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As I sit down to write this article I have just put the phone down after confirming our move with the Removal Company. It has somehow made the whole thing both much closer and more real. I am looking forward to coming and working with you. In many ways this is a coming home because Nicola’s family comes from Dorset and we have both had a long relationship with Hilfield Friary. When we visited for the interview both Nicola (my wife) and I felt that God was calling us to this position but at the same time looking at the scope of the work I can’t help feeling a little daunted by it. Michael Anderson very kindly spent a whole day in late February taking us around the various churches and I have to say my head was spinning afterwards but my impression was of well loved and cared for places of worship. As many of you will know I have spent the last 26 years as an RAF chaplain and have served in many parts of the world. Sometimes I have been on my own as the chaplain and sometimes I have led a large team spread over a big geographical area similar to the new Three Valleys Benefice. If there is one thing that I have learned over this period it is that it is the people on the ground who do all the work and that without your good will and support it doesn’t matter what exalted ranks or titles I am given I will be able to achieve very little. That being the case it will be my intention over my first few weeks and months in post to go into overdrive getting around to meet as many people as possible with the intention of learning in what way I can serve you best. Nicola and I will be moving into the Thornford Rectory just after Easter. We like to think we are sociable people and we look forward to welcoming you to our new home once we are sorted out.

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Mid-Week Services Lent Lunch Lent Lunch Monday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

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Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev’d Dr Roy Catchpole 60 Gainsborough, Milborne Port, Sherborne, DT9 5BB 01963 250040 email: rev.catch@virgin.net Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Marilyn Harris (01935 864232) Treasurer: Mr Cliff Harris, Broad View, Forge Lane, East Chinnock, Yeovil, BA22 9EG. Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver (01935 873690)

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Leigh Weather Watch was surprisingly sunny. There were only four “I’m just waiting for days without people to start asking measurable sunshine me to make the rain go (instead of the usual 14) away …” and it was the secondDickens sunniest February we (David Copperfield) have recorded since 2000. Rainfall Pressure Like Dickens, I’m Pressure in February sorry that I can’t do averaged 1003 mb, anything about the weather - except record the good (29.6”) much lower than the or bad news. Unfortunately, 2014 month’s usual 1017mb (30.4”). has maintained its record-breaking Winds Winds in February were generally wet beginning. February saw only four rain-free days - the others gave from the SSE instead of Southerly. us three times the usual amount of The experts say that our abnormal rainfall. By the end of February we weather conditions are being had been drenched with as much caused by global warming and a rain as in the first six months of a major disruption to the atmospheric normal year. The wettest day was ‘jet stream’ which is now routed to the south of us, instead of over the February 6, with 22mm (0.9”). north of Scotland. Whatever the Temperatures After the bitter winters of recent reason, these winds are setting set years February was much milder new records, and eight days had than usual, and almost completely gusts of over 40 mph. The strongest frost-free. Even so, the last night of gust was on the 14th, with 49 mph the month was also the coldest, (Force 9 - Strong Gale). This just equalled the previous February falling to -2.9C (26.8F). record, set in 2002. Sunshine Philip Bryan Despite the rain clouds February

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...gone gardening Gardening is the Best Medicine The effects of cabin fever have been of major concern at the doctor’s surgery this year. Brits have become grumpy and anti-social shuffling around in warm woolly coats, flat caps and furry boots for most of the winter and that’s only indoors! They have rushed around to do chores so that they can get home before dark to huddle by their woodstoves. Neighbours have become long lost acquaintances over the last three months. The guy next door has grown a wild man beard! The lady across the road is in the family way and Aunt Mavis has suddenly taken a shine to the sherry bottle. The sun is out! Emerge human from your dimly lit cave, rub your eyes and drink in the clean fresh air. Gardening as you will remember is a very sociable satisfying pastime that has a therapeutic effect on its participants. It need not be expensive but it does require an investment of personal time. Before you know it unwittingly you will have a jolly red face, laugh heartily with your neighbour and find yourself grinning from ear to ear! Whether you are a vegetable grower or a flower border junkie there is a lot to do to get ready for the new gardening year. A spring tidy is long overdue. Branches that fell in the high winds need to be cut up and cleared away. Pull on a pair of shorts, drag a comfy

chair into a sunny corner and drink a cup of tea alfresco!! In the herbaceous border dead flower heads need to be cut back to allow new growth to emerge from the base of plants. Start the weeding. All the rain we have had will have leached out the goodness from the soil and so now find your spade and dig in some good well rotted farmyard manure. It will recondition the soil and feed your plants. Have a good lunch, perhaps a sandwich alfresco! Pull the mower out from the back of the shed, it is time for a first cut on the lawn. When you have cut it stand back and admire your work. Put the grass cuttings onto the compost heap. Using a hammer break down all the broken pots you lost in the high winds and use them for draining your new patio pots. Put bedding plants and good compost on the top of your shopping list and then light the BBQ. Invite the neighbours around for a cool sherbet, a hamburger and a friendly chat, you guessed it ‘ALFRESCO!’ and hope that we can all enjoy more than one day of summer! Happy Gardening!

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25/02/2014 Land Adjacent to Higher Field, Totnell Proposed change of use, proposed stables, proposed new vehicle access (Full). No Decision. 12/02/2014 Field Adjoining Stone House, Totnell - Part change of use to enable existing stable to be used for two car shelter and garden shed; cars to use existing vehicle access to adjacent lane. (Change of Use). No Decision. 19/02/2014 Higher Redford Farm - Request for confirmation of compliance with planning condition 3 of planning approval 1/D/13/001642 (Compliance with Conditions). 13/02/2014 Melbury Bubb Manor, Bubb Lane Renovation, alterations and extension including removal of lean-to to north elevation (retaining west wall). Modification to courtyard walls to north courtyard. Alterations include introduction of new staircases, kitchen and utility and bathrooms. (Listed Building Consent). No Decision. 16/12/2013 Melbury Bubb Manor, Bubb Lane Renovation, alterations and extension including removal of lean-to to north elevation (retaining west wall). Modification to courtyard walls to north courtyard. Alterations include introduction of new staircases, kitchen and utility and bathrooms. (Full). Approved. 16/12/2013 Melbury Bubb Manor, Bubb Lane - taking down and rebuilding upper section of south gable. Repairing and reconfiguring opening and fixed leaded lights. West Elevation: Reduce gable of W1/1 insertion of new 3 light stone window with leaded lights, raise cill of W6/6 South Wing. North Elevation: W6/10 & 12 restore window to original 4 light window by removing D2 Chimneys: Replace brick chimney stacks with new in Ashlar Hamstone (Phase One works)(Listed Building Consent). Approved. 26/11/2013 Withyhook Farmhouse, Withyhook Farm Conversion and extension of barn to accommodate: a studio, guest bedroom with kitchenette and WC, and a study (for exclusive use for The dwelling). Conversion of existing garage to provide a kitchen and mud/laundry room. Reorganisation of bathroom and corridor at first floor. Porch extension to front of farmhouse. Creation of an outdoor swimming pool. (Listed Building Consent). Approved.

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27/02/2014 The Old Court House, High Street - Proposed removal of 20th century additions to the North elevation: First floor roofline including dormer windows and ground floor porch, shower room/wc, to be replaced by: Proposed north west wing incorporating garden room link. Improvement to roofline over Existing first floor accommodation. (Listed Building & Full Consent). No Decision. 29/01/2014 West Hill Farm, Brister End â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Proposed sun room extension & conversion of garage & loft space to form bedroom & living space (Full).No Decision. 20/01/2014 Folly Fields Farm, Thornford Road â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The use of land as a site for a temporary rural worker's dwelling; the use of the existing 6 bay agricultural building for the accommodation of livestock and other animals; and the construction of an east lean to for the same agricultural and non agricultural uses (Full). No Decision. 07/08/2013 Land Adjacent Thornford Road, Thornford Road - Erect 15 affordable houses (Full). Approved. 25/04/2013 Land at Cross Farm, High Street - Proposed erection of 2 semi-detached two-storey dwellings with ancillary garaging (Full). No Decision.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 10 April 2014 the meeting starts 2.15 at Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications. Graham Plaice

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On Saturday, 22 February where Mike's video taken over the Club enjoyed a skittles the bus driver’s shoulder needed evening; It was held in a no words – a fairground completely new venue which dodgem ride springs to mind ! came highly recommended by After the bus ride they Club stalwarts, Ann and proceeded in groups Charlie Osmond – Bishop accompanied by Indian bearers Caundle Football Sports Club. who also carried the camping We had a wonderful evening equipment they would be using with nearly forty members at the end of each day. Some turning up; each of us brought wonderful and amazing sights along contributions for the and scenes travelling along evening buffet and drinks could steep and narrow tracks, be purchased at the bar. Some coming across mountain of our highest scores to date villages and sleeping at night in brought huge smiles from the their tents and waking in the members, a thoroughly morning to find the goats and enjoyable evening, which their herders had joined them everyone agreed we must do during the night. They again. Well done Ann and managed to reach some eleven Charlie ! thousand feet where they could On Tuesday 4 March our overlook Tibet. evening meeting was opened by It was now time to descend Chairman Rachael Clark from the mountains and welcoming everyone plus a proceed through the plains special welcome also for two where the talk now centred on new joiners. Rachael then the Maharajahs and the introduced our speaker for the wonderful and extraordinary evening, Mike Spencer. The palaces they have built. We saw title of his talk was “Mountains the Red Fort , the Taj Mahal and Maharajahs” which symbolizes the love and Mike commenced by richness of the Indian culture informing us of his charity and the many Palaces of Jaipur, work supporting St Margaret’s some surrounded by water and Hospice where he was able, as a used as summer abodes. Finally, result of his travels and we saw a video taken on a photographs, to benefit the Indian Motorway where there Hospice. His talk, aided by appeared to be no restrictions projected slides and short on use – we observed Camels, movies gave us an insight of life Goats, Sheep, Walkers and of in the little known area of India course Lorries and Buses. This within the foothills of the fascinating talk and excellent Himalayas. Mike was in a party presentation was really of approximately thirty likeappreciated by all the members minded tourists, they and we shall certainly invite commenced with a bus journey Mike back to hear more from 64 64 Copy for MAY’S magazine by 12 APRIL please

his travels and see his wonderful photography. As promised in the last report I can now confirm our forthcoming Summer program: – Coach Trip to Avebury Manor and the Stone Circle – Evening (car) to Bush Farm Bison Centre, West Knoyle – Talk, Trailer Ride & BBQ – Coach Trip to Willows & Wetland Visitor Centre + pm visit to Hestercombe Gardens – Evening (car) Kimber Farm Shop + Trailer Ride around Farm – Evening (car) Sutton Poyntz Water Pumping Station. For any further enquiries regarding information on above trips or joining please contact Treasurer Paul Smith on 01963-210226. Thanks to the Wriggle Valley Magazine our membership is increasing and new members are now enjoying our activities and friendly social evenings, so come along and join us for an evening. I will be surprised if you do not know anyone there !

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The Junior Wriggle Valley Players - the Snow Queen

The Snow Queen flew into Leigh Village hall over half term and successfully grabbed the attention of the local audiences, who came out of the wind, the rain and floods to the frosty depths of the Snow Queen’s palace. The story tells the tale of Kay, (Harrison) who is kidnapped by The Snow Queen, (Imani), and subsequently rescued by her foster sister Gerda, (Ashley). Kay’s kidnap leads to Gerda

following the Snow Queen and Gerda as river through Kay is rescued with the many lands and help of a rose – the symbol the many of love. adventures The seventeen strong she has in cast not only took multiple locating her parts but on the Friday foster brother. Through the performance we see Gerda, a young girl build courage and strength as she faces the many dangers including he Flower Witch’s (Mackenzie) evening performance, after garden , where she is put under a spell, captured by a a power cut during the interval, continued to gang of robbers and begs for escape, visits the Witch perform without music, lighting and effects. They of Finland (Ellie C) before were amazing! facing the Snow Queen and On top of this the Ice Sprites. The story tells of danger original Snow Queen was struck down with a virus on and love. Throughout the journey she is helped by her Tuesday and Imani took loyal friends the crows- Ma over the role on top of the Crow (Tilly), Pa crow (Finlay) numerous roles she was already playing. Her and their son, Junior (Jamie). These jolly players performance was word perfect. Thanks also need add a comedy element to to go to Harrison and Ellie the play with their crowing C, who also picked up and Junior’s determination to sing at every opportunity. additional lines during performance week. A visit to a palace sees The children only Princess Cristina (Robyn) started working on the and Prince Crispin (Harrison) help Gerda with script in January after learning and performing a warmer clothes as she heads north. The story ends Nativity Play to parents with a fight between the and families at Christmas

The Junior Wriggle Valley Players have been performing as a group for the past 14 years and in that time many children have passed through our doors including some you may have seen during the performance of The Wriggle Valley Players pantomime Aladdin – Amy Goodfellow who played Aladdin and Sian Doble who played the Princess Jasmine. We hope that The Junior Wriggle Valley players will be around for many years to come and we plan to perform our version of Aladdin later in the year. To do this we need your help, as although we can achieve a lot with 17 children, it would be lovely to build our numbers up to 25 – so if you have any inspiring actors hidden away at home please call Caroline Hart on 01935 872471. We meet every Wednesday evening 6.307.45 at Yetminster Scout

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and learning a carol that they sang in Sherborne Abbey on Christmas Eve to a congregation of 1000. The profit from the show is going towards a new sound system at Leigh Village hall – an expense that is shared equally with the Wriggle Valley Players. During the performances of the Snow Queen a bucket collection was held to raise funds for the Somerset Relief Fund and we raised £151.89. Thanks must also be given to Jane and Megan Fisher and Colin Hart for their help with the group and back stage. Thanks also to Steve Fisher and Will Geeson for the lighting and sound. Also thanks to the members of the Wriggle Valley Players who helped set the hall ready for us after their performance of Aladdin; these include Gary Sturgess, Nick Clegg, and John House. Their help enabled us to be ready to do a technical rehearsal on time, without which we would have been struggling.

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piece and the blackwork were particularly January This month we were yet again able to beautiful. We ended the afternoon not call upon the talents of a Leigh resident for only impressed by what the work involved our talk. Many people will have seen but stunned by its beauty. The aim of the examples of Di Morris’s beautiful School is to promote the art of hand embroidery and she came to tell us all sewing; embroidery seemed fully justified. about The Royal School of Needlework Please do join us at the Tuesday club if you where many of her skills were acquired. It too would like to have new and interesting was founded in 1872 by Lady Victoria experiences. Sylvia Bryan Welby with the purpose of teaching, promoting and practising the art of hand embroidery. The first president of the School was Princess Helena, the 3rd March Julian Turnbull came along to our daughter of Queen Victoria, and it has kept its close connections to royalty ever monthly meeting and spoke on the subject since. The first building to house the “Girls are a Diamonds Best Friend”. Julian’s School was in Sloane St and employed 20 presentation included how diamonds are people. In 1903 it moved to Exhibition formed from kimberlite, an igneous rock Road, close to the Victoria and Albert from lava which eventually became a Museum and at its peak employed 150 mineral composed of carbon crystals. He workers. Its work includes running courses described how he had joined DeBeers as a for everyone from beginners up to degree diamond sorter/valuer 50 years ago, level, the conservation and restoration of eventually becoming a buyer. We saw historic textiles and the making of new how workers once panned for diamonds commissions. Amongst the many from gravel and how the discovery of a 50 important pieces of work it has carat diamond named “Eureka” led to the undertaken were Queen Victoria’s funeral Kimberley Rush. At this time many miners pall, the coronation robes for George V, roped off their small claims until DeBeers badges for all the British regiments, the bought them all out. Although most Robe of State for Elizabeth II and the diamonds are mined from underground Julian described the various ways in which Duchess of Cambridge’s wedding dress. We then had the chance to take a they can be found including “hoovering” closer look at the pieces of work that Di from ships which take soil from the seabed, had completed to earn her Diploma. These and told us that it takes 200 tons of soil to included amongst others: examples of produce one carat of diamond. There are Jacobean work, crewelwork, silkshading, seven different colours of diamonds and blackwork, and goldwork but not just the this, plus size and quality, goes towards items of work themselves. Each piece was assessing their eventual value . Diamonds are mined all over the world preceded by a substantial file of drawings of the piece to be done, the stitches to be with Australia as the largest producer, and used and the materials. The goldwork Russia in 2nd place. Northern Canada has wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk 69

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many diamond deposits but they are mostly at the bottom of huge lakes and would be difficult to extract from such a location. Julian showed various instruments used by cleavers to put small openings into diamonds before cutting them. Although this was once a respected trade, it is now done by lasers and only one person is needed to cut 50-100 diamonds at a time. The stones are then sent for polishing which is now mostly

Wriggle Valley Women’s Group We had a “home grown” speaker for our February meeting when Dorothy Baldock spoke on the topic of “Flower Fairies”. Quite a few of us were not sure what to expect but discovered that really the talk was based on the life of Cicely Mary Barker. In 1923 her first book “Flower Fairies of the Spring” was published and was an immediate success. Over the next twenty five years she continued to produce more Wriggle Valley Mothers Union We took part in a very meaningful service for The Women's World Day of Prayer which was written this year by the ladies of Egypt many thanks to Val Rowsell for all her hard work in organising this service. We are hoping next year we can join forces with the rest of The Three Valleys Benefice. 70 70

carried out in Mumbai. Among the examples Julian had brought along was a mackerel diamond which has small dark striations and this was passed around for everyone to look at through a jeweller’s glass. He also discussed Blood Diamonds and explained the Kimberley Accord. A fascinating look into the world of diamonds presented by a very knowledgeable expert. Ginny Goodall

flower fairy books painting with accurate botanical detail as well as producing charming young fairies. A fascinating talk. After a cup of coffee a fun game of Beetle Drive took place amidst a lot of laughter! Thank you Pat for organising the game. Our next meeting on 15 April at 7.30pm will be at Gable Court, Yetminster with Sylvia West who will talk about “The Rendezvous”......its History, why it is vital and what it does. The Rendezvous is based in Sherborne and exists to provide a safe place for vulnerable 13-25 year olds. Guests are welcome to join us. Iplease note that the May meeting will now be at Gable Court with Sue Dona talking about "Italy". If you want to know more contact Ann Flew 873660 or Jenny Shepperd 873469

Do join us in St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster on Tuesday April 1st from 12.00 - 2.00 for our Lent lunch in aid of Mothers' Union charities with delicious homemade soups, bread, cheese and refreshments. Anne Reason

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PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster

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PROPERTY Stockwood Lettings

PUBLIC HOUSES The Chetnole Inn The Lime Tree, Thornford

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SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Flowers Farm Trout Lakes Sherborne Tennis Club

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TAXIS & HIRE SJ Executive Cars A2B Distance Travel

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LEIGH VILLAGE HALL In the heart of the Wriggle Valley - 6 miles SW from Sherborne, Dorset

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Award winning facilities and beautiful grounds. The ideal venue for truly memorable celebrations. Main Hall seats up to 150 (100 at tables). Meeting Room for up to 30 (20 at tables). Modern five-star kitchen 72 off-road parking spaces plus large overflow area. Covered patio & two acres of landscaped grounds. A short walk from St Andrew's Church.

Contact:

Paul Orchard Duncan Moore

01963 210619 or paulandmorag@gmail.com 01963 210154 or duncancmoore@aol.com

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Domestic Commercial Agricultural Industrial Installations & repairs Portable appliance testing

A complete electrical service offering: ● Free quotations ● Free advice ● Competitive rates ● Prompt attention

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The Old Vicarage Residential Home

The Old Vicarage is a caring, passionate and multi-award winning care home in the relaxing heart of the Dorset countryside.

Investment in the building along with staff training, a full activity programme, computer suite and involvement with the village community creates a unique, friendly family home atmosphere where every effort is made to improve the quality of life for the residents. Our awards include winning the prestigious Carer of the Year award three times over. We especially welcome visitors and pets. Please get in touch or stop by for a visit if you need more information.

The Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6HL tel: 01935 873033 www.theoldvicarage-leigh.co.uk/ email:care@tovic.com Wriggle Valley Magazine April 2014