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Welcome back to September’s magazine. Haven’t we had a busy summer with several summer shows and other activities taking place? Enjoy reading all about them. September is a good time of year to start a club, whether it be a health and well being one from table tennis, croquet to Pilates or one to stir those little grey cells - see our regular event list p 80 . Why not join the iPad club p. 77 and find our all about the latest information technology especially as Yetminster now has super fast broadband. If you feel you would like to get involved in your local community there are several groups needing help: Operation Christmas Child is looking for a new coordinator p. 53, the Boyle’s Trust needs a another director p. 50 and the Coffee Beans also require a new organiser p. 54. ADVERTISING IN THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE We just wanted to say a very big thank you to all our wonderful advertisers - without you we really would not be able to provide this magazine FREE to over 1,300 homes and businesses as well on our website and Face Book. You are brilliant. As a thank you we would like to offer all those advertisers who wish to upgrade to colour come the November renewal date, FREE advert setup (worth £10 for 1/6th page & £20 for £1/3rd page). To go into colour it is only an extra £3.50 per magazine for 1/6th page and £7 for 1/3rd page for an eye catching colourful advert. If you are interested please contact Gordon Ratcliffe on 873996 or email
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e would like to welcome our new residents to the Pleck, lovely to have some more children in the village and we hope you soon settle in. August is such a lovely month to get married in and we send our congratulations to Ted and Lou Lou (daughter of Andrew and Susie Graham). The wedding took place in Sherborne Abbey with the reception back at home in Batcombe. The Marquee was superbly floral decorated by sister Tattie and no doubt bagpipes were played at some stage. Although Ted and Lou Lou will not be living here we expect to see them often when visiting. We shall be holding our Harvest Festival on Sunday 13 September at 10.15am in the Church, all are welcome. After the service we shall be having a bring and share lunch at Paul and Carol Attwell’s New Court Farm. On a personal note...... As many of you know Derek and I have been living in reduced circumstances over the winter as our Bungalow was demolished and the new house built, well we are now in and it is FANTASTIC. We would like to say a very big thank you to all our friends who have fed us and allowed us to use their facilities, life would have been less tolerable without you all. We have to say that Shaun and his team have been very professional, perhaps the cups of coffee helped, and got us back in our house in just over eight months and on budget. What more can you ask.
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CHETNOLE.....
ell what a great summer we’ve been having – this month we look back at all the fun the village had at the flower show in August and you can also read about your fellow Chetnolian, “Sky-diving Jilly’s” epic moment when she jumped out of an aero plane for charity and in memory of her lovely husband, Dick – what a woman and we’re really proud of her! Welcome to the Lloyd Davises who have recently moved into Melbury Bubb and congratulations to Natasha Kittelsen and Tim Wells who were married in Dorchester on 25th July. We wish you many years of happiness.. SAD NEWS We send our condolences to three Chetnolians who sadly lost their mums over the last few months: Jenny Shepherd (Hilda Skerrett of Chetnole), Ann Andrewartha (Joan Patrick of Sherborne) and Steve Crumpler (Jean Crumpler of Yetminster). Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. MESSAGE FROM CHETNOLE PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMAN, OWEN POPE. A Chetnole village website is soon to be set up so we are looking for some attractive photographic views of the village to include in this . Please contact Owen Pope if you think you may have something suitable enquiries@ashfield-property.co.uk Also, Owen will be pleased to hear from you if or when you ever have a matter you would like brought up at any future Parish Council meeting. EXAM SUCCESS We send our congratulations to all those who are about to embark on new and exciting adventures - well done and good luck to: Jacob Berry who is off to Reading University to study Business
Tom Straughan of Melbury Bubb, reading Physics at Bristol Tabi Tebbatt has a place at Sussex University to read Business after a gap year. Clare Woodford is going to Bath Spa University to read History Grace Frampton is reading Law at Liverpool Uni having worked at the Chetnole Inn for her gap year Grace Lindsay who has a place at the BIMM College of Music after a gap year. Well done to everyone. THE GREASY SPOON CAFE has come round again ! It is our 10th! To celebrate we are having... a complimentary glass of Bucks Fizz (while supplies last !) . All the usual stalls, and all proceeds to Save the Children Fund. Join us on Saturday November 7th in Chetnole Village Hall. It starts at 10am and the entrance is £1 . FORTHCOMING DATES FOR YOUR DIARY We host the Inter-village Football (under 12’s), Rounders and Boules Competitions on the playing field Sunday 6th September and two Artsreach shows also at the village hall on 15th October and 3rd December. See our posters for details of all events. Many thanks for all your fantastic summer photo’s by the way, they really do bring our magazine to life so please do continue to send them in as they’re lovely to see. Have a great month!
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Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall Saturday 15th October NINEBARROW - An award winning folk duo - Artsreach 10am Saturday 10th November GREASY SPOON CAFÉ Saturday 3rd December RICHARD DURRANT AND AMY KAKOURA will be performing in their "Candlelit Christmas Show" Artsreach
Returns to Chetnole Chetnole's Artsreach season begins on 15�� October with a performance at the Village Hall by Ninebarrow - an award-winning folk duo. And on 3�� December, Richard Durrant and Amy Kakoura will be performing in their "Candlelit Christmas Show" a selection of mediaeval and contemporary carols. A "show of surprises and midwinter charm for the festive season". So please mark these dates in your diaries. Flyers will appear on your doormats in due course. John Head
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MY SKYDIVE Having seen an advertisement in the Dorset magazine a few months ago, I decided to do a Charity Skydive . I wanted to do this in memory of my darling husband, Dick, who died last year and who I hope would be proud of me as I am very scared of heights. The charity called Diverse Abilities, based in Poole is a wonderful local organisation which helps so many people. During 2015 they celebrate their 60th anniversary and wanted 60 people to skydive in support! Diverse Abilities is the only charity that supports children and adults with profound physical and/or learning difficulties, and their families, in Dorset. It has helped and supported over 600 children and adults in Dorset. The weather on the actual day in June was a bit unpredictable and it has to be just right to be able to do the jump. However by the time we arrived at Old Sarum airfield it began to clear and all was well. I
jumped from 15, 000 ft, apparently the highest you can do without oxygen, freefalling for the first minute at over 120 miles per hour, - before the parachute opened and we drifted down to the airfield below. I was of course attached to my tandem "buddy" as you can see, and we did lots of spins and turns and swoops in the 5 minutes it took to parachute to the ground which was great fun. I also had a free fall photographer to record the whole thing. But the best and most exhilarating bit was the free fall. It was absolutely amazing and I loved it instead of being terrified as I imagined! My family and some friends were there to watch and cheer me on, and my son Will decided to do the
jump as well which made it even more special. I raised over £2,200 and it is still rising. I was overwhelmed by the help and support of friends and family, and my wonderful neighbours and friends in Chetnole. So thank you all so much for your support. I could not have done it without you. Jilly Clarke
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CHETNOLE FLOWER SHOW On Saturday 1�� August the 68�� annual fete and flower show was held in Chetnole, and the weather, thankfully, remained dry and even sunny by the end! We were pleased to welcome the Rev. Simon Brignall, to open the proceedings, and to judge the Children’s Fancy Dress Parade (with the pirate and the musketeer taking joint honours as not only the best, but the only entrants!) There was a record turnout this year, with adults and children enjoying all the old favourites of a traditional fete such as the White Elephant Stall, Tombola, Raffle Draw, Garden Club, Coconut Shy, Cake Stall, but also some new stalls and sideshows. The Chippy Van did a roaring trade, as did the Teas in the village hall, and everyone cheered on the Sack and Egg and Spoon racers, and the hilarity of the dogs in the Fun Dog Show. This year there was also an array of other animals to enjoy: donkey rides for the children, owls, and three beautiful alpacas. We also had a larger number of trade stalls than in previous years, which gave us all the opportunity for a little retail therapy…… Also particularly interesting was the Drapper family’s woodturning demonstration using a pole-lathe for greenwood turning and their Lister D stationary engines very impressive. The flower show itself always forms the centre of the event, and this year was no exception. A large number of entries made it hard to decide who should be the winners, but selections were eventually made. We were delighted that Elizabeth Heaven, who has been so involved in the village and the Flower Show for many years, graciously agreed to present trophies to the winners. The event made approximately £1700, a fantastic result. We will decide which charities to donate to as soon as we can, and any local charities who would like to be considered should get in touch with either me (boulterjs@yahoo.co.uk) or the treasurer (kozowyk@btinternet.com). Many thanks go, as always, to everyone who worked so hard to make the day such a success. We thank Ed and Catharine Pyke for the use of their field, all the committee who made it happen, and all the villagers who take part by running stalls, events, baking cakes, providing tombola and white elephant items, setting up and taking down, and entering the Flower Show with everything from jam to decorated eggs. You made it possible. Jackie Boulter, Chair Next magazine is October 2015, 12th September for news & views please
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THE RESULTS Many congratulations to the following: 1. The Residents’ Cup (Vegetable and Fruit, Chetnole Residents Only) Janet Wood 2. Christopher Goodbody Memorial Trophy (Best Entry, Veg and Fruit, Chetnole Only) Jayne O’Brien 3. Sanford Cup (Highest Point, Veg and Fruit, open to all) John Blunn 4. Joanna Rice Memorial Plate (Best Collection of Mixed Herbs) Mary Prodger 5. Children’s Shield (Highest Points, Children’s classes) Molly James 6. Children’s Cup and book token ( Best exhibit, Children’s classes) Daisy Pyke 7. Chetnole Cup (Highest Points, Flowers) Vena Knight 8. W.I. Cup Runner Up (Runner up, Flowers) Aly Kozowyk/Christine Blunn 9. Penny Dibben Award (Best Sweet pea exhibit) Christine Blunn 10. Horsey Cup (Best Rose) Sandra Kempsell 11. Floral Art Cup (Highest points, arranged flower classes) Lynne Darley 12. W.I. Domestic Cup ( Highest points, Domestic) Sue Morgan 13. Challenge (tarte tatin) Catharine Pyke 14. Bob Dibben Memorial Men’s Challenge (four brownies) Dave Orton 15. Children’s Challenge (three gingerbread men) Mallie Welch 16. Handicraft Cup (Highest points, Handicrafts) Ruth Sanford 17. Jean O’Neal Cup (Best exhibit, Handicrafts) Chris Shepperd 18. Chetnole Inn Cup (Best exhibit, Amateur Painting) Alison Goddard 19. Henry Gisborne Cup ( Best exhibit, Photography) Stan Darley 20. VPA Cup ( individual gaining most points in Show, residents only) Aly Kozowyk 21. Gordon Heaven Trophy (Family gaining most points in show) Pyke Family
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CHETNOLE CHUCKERS’ JUNIOR PETANQUE TOURNAMENT
On 4�� August, 15 enthusiastic youngsters gathered on the Chetnole petanque terrain for the annual junior tournament. In spite of the overcast skies, and a lower attendance than expected, everyone had fun and helpers were on hand to monitor the matches and supervise refreshments. The event was planned for over 30 players in four age groups, however holidays intervened and 23 were expected. Sadly, there were eight “No-Shows”
on the day, so the rather forlorn sole entrant in the five to seven years group, bravely agreed to soldier on in the eight to ten years group. On a serious note, it would be greatly appreciated in future if the parents of recalcitrants, could let us know in advance of the kick-off time, if their little dears refuse to leave home on the morning of the tournament. We fully understand the unpredictability of small children – been there, got the tee shirt! A brief shower of rain failed to dampen spirits and all games were fiercely but sportingly contested, especially the three finals. Credit is due to the children for their politeness and
sportsmanship. By midday, all medals were awarded and the exhausted organisers were able to pack up and enjoy a well-earned lunchtime libation. Many thanks to all who helped make it a success. The medal winners were: Age 5 to 7yrs George Groeschel [special award]. Age 8 to 10 yrs Gold: Michael Drapper; Silver: Rebecca Kidd. Age 11 to 12yrs Gold: Daniel Meier; Silver: Hugo Auperin. Age 13 to 15yrs Gold: Matthew Blunn; Silver: Andrew Frost. Gordon Ratcliffe, Chairman, Chetnole Chuckers Petanque Club
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HILFIELD CROQUET TOURNAMENT 26th July Hermitage provided nine entrants to take part in the Intervillage Croquet Tournament at Hilfield on 26th July, a day that dawned sadly with torrential rain which continued throughout the morning. Nevertheless, with true British spirit, participants continued to arrive from the parishes and as the rain eased during the afternoon play got under way. Thanks to Justine and Claudius, four immaculately prepared lawns had been laid out, which absorbed the water quite quickly, and a really enjoyable event became possible. All Hermitage competitors acquitted themselves with honour and enjoyed taking part. An added bonus was a sumptuous cream tea and a generous supply of Pimms!
ALAN WARD - NONAGENARIAN ! Congratula tions and best wishes from friends and neighbours to Alan Ward on his 90th birthday. We wish him many more! I would like to thank my many friends who sent kind messages and cards for my birthday, and who came to the pleasant tea-party at the home of Sally & Oliver Woodroffe. This party, and a family gathering in the garden of Coasters Cottage , made two truly delightful and memorable occasions. I thank the Lord continually for His blessing of good health, and for living in Hermitage, surrounded by very good neighbours.
6.30pm Sun 4th October VILLAGE CROQUET COMPETITION Now in its second year, t h e competition has proved to be very popular and it came to an exciting conclusion on a sunny finals day, with last year’s winner Nigel Stanford playing Oliver Woodroffe, and Kevin Pescott and Keith Warren-Price competing for the Plate trophy. In two very closely fought contests, Oliver (pictured) and Kevin were successful. Congratulations to them, and well done to Nigel and Keith for making it through to the final. The afternoon was rounded off with a delicious cream tea. The Wednesday evening sessions at Church Farm (starting at 5pm) will continue until the end of September, or until such time as the weather prevents us. WHAT A WEEK-END! A marquee was erected on the Village Green for use over the week-end of 7 -9 August, and what good use Hermitage made of it! On the Friday evening, we thoroughly enjoyed a concert which saw the return of Nina Garcia (supported by Seb Powles), on Saturday evening the marquee was taken over by the Young Farmers for their disco (a quiet affair!) and on Sunday we held a village lunch, which was followed by an exciting tractor ride. Each separate event was a tremendous success, enjoyed by all. Thanks to all who came along on Friday, and
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BINGO – SATURDAY 17 OCTOBER Bingo returns to the Village Hall after its summer break on 17th October, with ‘eyes down’ from 7.30pm.
to those who made such amazing bids at the auction, and thanks to everyone who worked so hard (before, during and after each of the events) to make them happen. SONGS OF PRAISE Sunday 20th September There will be an informal service of Songs of Praise on Sunday 20 September at 10.15 a.m. in the church led by William Dowding. Everyone is welcome. VILLAGE HALL AGM Tuesday 22 September The Annual General Meeting of Hermitage and Hilfield Village Hall committee will be held in the Village Hall on 22nd September, starting at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Friday 25 September Our next coffee morning will be on 25 September in the Village Hall, between 10.30 and noon, and will be part of the nationwide ‘World’s Biggest Coffee Morning’ for Macmillan Cancer Support. We hope to see you there. HARVEST FESTIVAL Sunday 4 October Our Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 4 October at 6.30 p.m. to be led by John Rennie. Please bring donations of fruit and vegetables to the church on the day.
MEXICAN THEMED EVENING Saturday 24th October This is a further reminder that the next village dinner date will be ‘Hot Mexican’ themed evening in the Village Hall on 24th October, starting at 7.30pm. As well as an introductory drink, there will be tasty Mexican cuisine, all for just £12.50. These evenings are always fun, so please call me on 01963 210292 or email hermitage.village@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your place. QUIZ FOR ST. MARY’S Saturday 21 November This is another reminder that the next quiz for St. Mary’s will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 21st November, starting at 7.30pm. Please call me on 01963 210292 or email hermitage.village@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your place. Team sizes of a maximum of four please. CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING Thursday 3 December A date for your diary – a coffee morning with a ‘Christmas flavour’, in the Village Hall between 10.30 and noon. BERTIES BIG BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT – Saturday 12 December (Leigh Village Hall) The South West’s premier big band are returning for a special Christmas concert of all the big band sounds. An evening not to be missed will start at 7.30pm in Leigh Village Hall, with proceeds in aid of St. Mary’s church Hermitage. Further details are available from Liz Cozens on 01963 210392.
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HILFIELD....
Village Rep: Ann Harris Village Mag Distrubutor: Brian Hawkins
e managed two summer events this year! Our Summer Service was held on the 28th June and was given by Simon Brignall. It was his last service for us. We all wish to thank Simon for all that he has done for us here in Hilfield and we wish him and Clare all the very best in Chilli. This service was followed by a BBQ given by Victoria and Andrew Faulkner up at Church View Cottage - the weather was kind - the sausages were delicious and the Pimms seemed to go very quickly! Thank you Andrew and Victoria. Our other event was the Three Valleys Interparish Croquet Tournament! The weather was not so kind! However a brave few came to have a cream tea anyway and luckily a break in the rain meant that a lesser version of the tournament could be held. Much excitement was had for Hilfield as Ann Harris and Sally Vickery of Hilfield cruised through to the final. Confronted with Dan Harris (Ann's son) and Oliver Woodroffe a battle ensured with Dan and Oliver literally pipping Ann and Sally at the post. Due to the slightly chaotic re-arranging that had to take place in relation to who was to play with whom Dan partnered with Oliver which meant a joint overall win for Young Farmers and Hermitage. Thank you so much to all those who came and thank you to Fee, Dee, and Ann and Miki Harris for making it all happen. Considering the adverse conditions an astonishing £510.80 was raised. NEXT SERVICE - Harvest Festival - 27th September at 4pm (please note change of time ie now 4pm and not 6pm as previously
advertised). Also don't forget the BARN DANCE at Leigh Village Hall - Saturday 26th September. We will also be launching the Calendar and Diary at this event They can be pre ordered from Ann Harris at the above email address or on 01300 341148/07970730656; they will cost £10 per calendar and £5 per diary plus postage. All proceeds from the sales will be donated to FORTUNESWELL WARD AT DORCHESTER COUNTY HOSPITAL.
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LEIGH.....
hat a brilliant summer of activity we have had in the village with only a very few things being rained off. It is with a mixture of regret and relief that we return to our ‘normal’ village activities after such a busy time. As always there are plenty of things to look forward to – the Village Fete, the amazing Race Night and the village Art Show, to name just a few. Of course there is also the welcome return of other events like the Moviola and the regular Wednesday Fish and Chip night! Never a dull moment here, and no excuse for not getting out and about! Please read all the fabulous reports of summer activities in these pages and don’t forget to let me know of exciting things that are coming up as well as news of movings in and out. Di Morris tells us that the new Leigh Tapestry is now in its permanent home in the Village Hall so do make some time to pop in and have a look at that.
LEIGH VILLAGE FETE
By now hopefully you will have seen all the posters and flyers for the Fete but if not it is on Saturday September 5th 12.004.00pm (If you have not already been collared and would like to help, please contact either Anne or Eddie). This Fete will be raising V money for St Andrew's and also Leigh Village W M Hall, so it is a real Village event and hopefully the sun will shine on us! There will be lots of outside and inside attractions and we really DORSET HISTORIC CHURCHES hope it will be a family event. If you have any produce, plants or cakes, please contact Anne Reason on 873726 or bring them to the Hall early on that Saturday morning. Many thanks. The annual Ride & Stride is on Saturday 12�� September. If anyone would like to take part either on foot, horseback or bicycle, would you please contact David Leigh Village Hall Reason (873726) for a form.
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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, LEIGH We said our goodbyes to Simon and Clare Brignall at our service on 9�� August and we wish them God speed as they set off for their new life in Chile. We will miss them both. Also at that same service Jasper, Imelda and Arthur Perrin were baptised, so it was a very blessed occasion and it was great to see the church so full. Our Harvest service will be on Sunday 20�� September at 11am, followed by a Bring and Share lunch, hopefully outside in the church grounds. Our next Coffee morning/Bring & Buy will be on 1st September at 10.30am. Thank you to all those who have supported these over the past months. Hopefully in October we will be starting the next phase of our church alterations. We will be moving the font from its present position to near the Pulpit (removing three of those pews) therefore giving us an area which we can use as a Children's corner. It will make Baptisms so much easier than at present with families having to squash up by
More than fifty people gathered in Leigh village on 24 June to take part in, or simply witness, the – we believe – 283rd candle auction. Although fish and chips and wine were freely available, it is thought that the thrill (!) of the auction, and the opportunity to join Eddie Upton in singing The Timeless Candle, the now traditional prelude to the auction (established 2014) was the main draw for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. The bidding for Alton and Bere Mill meads was brisk(ish), with auctioneer, David Vincent, jollying things along. Both auctions ended suddenly, however, as the candles, unusually, didn’t flutter and splutter, but simply … went out. The “battles” this year were between Charlie Read, Malcolm Wills, Jenny Price, and Chris Fox, with Charlie the eventual successful bidder on both occasions (although he was nearly pipped at the post for Bere Mill Mead at the very moment that the candle died!). The results? Alton Mead was let for £85.00, Bere Mill for £230.00, and the bar, ably and
11am Sun 20th September the font in its present position. The plans are on view in the church, so do have a look at them. Some fund raising dates for your diary: the very popular Stanchester Choir will be presenting a concert in the church on Saturday 7�� November at 7.30pm and there will be a Christmas sing-a-long in the Village Hall from 5pm – 8.30pm on Sunday 20�� December. This will be a family event with mainly children’s songs in the first half, then a light supper, followed by more adult songs in the second half. Both events should be great fun so be sure to put them in your diary. As you can see there is lots going on and we would love you all to be a part of it. Anne Reason & Eddie Upton, Churchwardens
generously operated by Julian Turnbull, raised and an additional £35.00 for the benefit of Leigh and its villagers (it is rumoured that the Chippy did particularly brisk business!). Finally, it should be noted that the primary aim of the auctions, under the auspices of the Leigh Parish Lands Trust, is to raise money to help people in need. Money raised has been put to this use more times than readers may think. Therefore, if you know of someone in need, please contact, in confidence, a Trustee. The Trust can also, at the discretion of the Trustees, support projects or events that benefit the village more widely. Again, please contact a Trustee if you have any questions, or suggestions.
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LEIGH 10�� FOOD FESTIVAL AND CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY
Another pleasure-filled journey by a wonderful ensemble of what feels like old friends. Richard Gere and Tamsin Greig add to the established cast .The colour and music are lively. Wow – I cannot believe it was my 10�� Food Fair – it seems to have gone like a flash!! It was a perfect day – sun shining but not too hot, and the atmosphere was amazing. There was a buzz all day both inside and out. The vintage and classic cars and bikes proved extremely popular, and there were many impressive models –around 81 attended. One man drove down from Ascot!! As ever the Stallholders produced a wonderful display of food and drink to feast upon. The amount raised was £3584.94 which is the best ever. This will go to The Hub in Yeovil, which trains and supports young adults with learning and physical difficulties, Leigh Village Hall, Families for Children (who organised the children’s activities), St Andrew’s Church Leigh Fabric Fund, the PTFA at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster and Abbey 104 Radio. As I say every year – at my age I am allowed to repeat myself – my husband is amazing – making sure signs are seen in every corner of the county, running the bar, AND putting up with me. A HUGE thank you to all the helpers in the village – I could not do it without you – to Charlie Read for lending the field every year, Jack Paterson for the Website, and to Philip Bryan for designing the posters, if I have forgotten anyone please forgive me!!! Next year’s date is Saturday 16�� July – please make a note so that no one clashes!!! Elizabeth Turnbull
Helen Mirren excels as a Jewish American who takes on the Austrian government to recover the famous Klimt portrait of her aunt, stolen by the Nazis from her family and never returned. Flashbacks to her escape from Austria are the tensest moments, but are balanced by some very witty writing in the modern sequences
Tour de force performance from Ian McKellen as the ageing Holmes.With his memory beginning to fade, he moves into a country house at the end of the Second World War. He is befriended by the young son of his housekeeper and embarks on one last, almost forgotten unsolved case from half a century ago, which helps him solve a riddle that has always eluded himrelationships. Shows start at 7.30pm,doors open 7pm.(bar provided) We look forward to seeing you on some of the above dates. Tickets £6 will be available from Bridge Stores,Leigh or Fiona and John Parks (01935 873603)
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THE OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME
Our Thomas Hardy theme which has taken up most of the year so far, culminated in July with a “Fine Dining experience”. This was part of the NAPA (National Association for the provision of Activities for the Elderly) annual challenge. On the day, staff dressed up with lots of maids in mop caps and aprons, a very smart butler and a few would-be “Downton Abbey” recruits. Ann Hinchliffe set the pace for the day, leading us in traditional dance before a wonderful feast of local salmon followed by fresh raspberry tart and washed down with wine from the Sherborne Castle estate and Elderflower cider kindly donated by the Dorset Nectar cider company Our annual dog show had to be postponed due to very unseasonal weather, but we managed to run it the following Sunday on a lovely sunny afternoon with £420 raised for Canine Partners. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us. I have had a book of poems published based on my experiences of working at the Old Vicarage. I wanted to highlight the wonderful work of the silent majority
of care home workers who are compassionate and caring; a small voice in the face of all the negativity which so often surrounds the care industry. The book is called “Tiny Caring Gestures” and is available on Amazon. On 30th July, there was great excitement at the Old Vicarage when Chris Fry flew over the home in a Tiger Moth aircraft! Chris, who will be celebrating his 80th birthday later this year learnt to fly in one 62 years ago and so it was especially poignant that we were able to organise this wonderful treat for him. It was a very special day for us all as we watched him from the ground. It was certainly a first to have a resident flying above us! Our CHRISTMAS FAIR is on Saturday 14th November. Please make a note in your diary!
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RYME INTRINSECA.....
adly we are saying good-bye to Christian & Gerri Stanley from Brockbury, with Lucy. Henry and Joseph who were all born while living in Ryme, but they need more space so are moving to Corscombe. All good wishes for the future. Welcome to Michael Powley and Anne Shilton who are moving in the same day from Holsworthy in Devon, we hope you will be very happy in Ryme HARVEST FESTIVAL will be a little earlier this year on Friday 25th Sept at 6.30pm
6.30pm Sun 25th September with Harvest Supper afterward at the Old Rectory by very kind invitation of John and Marlen Broadbent. RAG BAG is still very active, Thank you very much to everyone who has been donating to us, Please continue indefinitely and tell all your friends.
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ell I have to report that I now have three hedgehogs in the evenings at restaurant Torrance - they are fun to watch particularly as the young H gets bored waiting to be fed and wanders off whereby the mother chases him and nags him back to the bowl - my mother used to tell me off but I now see that I got off lightly! I can also report that the St Andrew’s CE Primary School PTFA American themed Summer Fair was great fun (I was helping run the YFA stall next to the bar which seemed an ideal location!) as were the cars and C&W band and BBQ later in the month at the White Hart although Jim made a somewhat disturbing “Red Indian” to say the least! The joint YFA & YCP Quiz was also excellent and well supported and by the time you read this we will have had the Gardening Club's Summer Show which hopefully, as I have spent three days polishing the prize cups for this, went well. I have also learnt that the BBC filmed one of the Antique Road Trip visits down at The Ark and there are more details of this elsewhere in the Magazine. So September it is and I hope you were able to have a good holiday and are ready to get back into the cut and thrust of village life! The History Society are warning that Napoleon is coming (do you want to tell them or shall I?) and if you don't know what to do you can find out on the 9th September at 2.30pm at their meeting in the Jubilee Hall. Moviola are getting underway again on Tuesday 22nd September with “The Second Best Marigold Hotel - if it's anything like the first film it should be worth seeing - doors open at 7.00pm for 7.30pm and tickets at £6 are on sale in the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster two weeks beforehand and include a choc ice!
Some sad news is that Yours truly at the the monthly PTFA Summer Fair Wednesday Coffee Beans will be ceasing in its present form after the New Year. Moves are afoot to keep it going but at the moment we are promised surprise events from time to time w h i c h sounded most mysterious when we were told. Talking of mysteries I have been asked to thank whoever is looking after the hanging baskets on the triangle outside the Oak House Stores. They really do help make the village look cared for and inviting and well done you. So take care out there and if you are new to the village welcome and where did I put that piece of paper with your name on it. V W M
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Well we had fun at the St Andrew’s PTFA Summer Show which had a distinctly American Theme and yours truly made a mean "Clint Eastwood". Lots of people came up and asked if the Fair was coming back and had ideas as to what could be different so thanks for spending time with us. Later in the month, our Annual Quiz, in association with the Yetminster Community Project, was a great success and with your support we raised over £500 which will be shared between the two organisations. So a big THANK YOU to all those who came along and to those who worked hard to make the evening such a success. Lets' do it again sometime soon. A number of people have enquired about joining our 50 Club and revamped forms are now available at the YFA pages on the http://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk website
- this initiative continues to be our main fund raiser so do please support it as the funds raised directly help local clubs and projects. We are still reviewing what we want for next years' fair and an option would be to link it with perhaps a Scout Jamboree and the Gardening Clubs' Summer Show and why not a picnic on the lawn at the School whilst listening to a military band - just ideas but you can see that we are trying to think outside of the box. New volunteers are always welcome so if you want to help, pop along to our meeting in the White Hart on the last Thursday of the month and find out what you can do. David Torrance Chairman, YFA yetminsterfair@aol.com
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SAS VARIETY SHOW POSTPONED `The St. Andrew's Singers (motto: ) have, reluctantly decided to postpone their variety show planned for 12th & 13th September, and it will now be rescheduled for a date early in the new year. Unfortunately they have not been able to get as much rehearsal time over the summer as had been hoped, and therefore feel that they need a bit more time to prepare - it will definitely happen next year so watch this space!
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SIGNS FOR THE TIMES In Jo Draper's Dorset, The Complete Guide, Yetminster is described as "architecturally one of the most important villages in Dorset." For those of us living here it is also a village with more than most - a wide variety of housing, pub, shop, primary school, church, health centre, cafe/gallery, hairdressers, car repairs, train station, bus service, and so on. Yet the first thing the eye sees on approaching the village from all four entry roads is a dirty, damaged, neglected Yetminster sign. So the first impression does not match up in any way to the reality of the village. For the past year I have been working on the replacement of the existing signs with new, more fitting signs that make residents feel proud and visitors impressed on entering the village. After consultation I have come up with a design for the signs and a suggested logo/emblem for the village based on the colours in the Dorset County flag and representing the village environment, history and community.
THE BBC AT THE ARK The Celebrity Antiques Road Trip came to Yetminster in July when expert Philip Serrel and Radio 2 DJ Whispering Bob Harris turned up at the Ark Village
The Parish Council have approved these, and DCC Highways see no problems with the replacement of the existing signs providing all the regulations are adhered to. The project is also in line with the actions to be taken from statements in our new Parish Plan. If all goes well, work should start in the Autumn, with a total bill of ÂŁ1860 to include the replacement of concrete footings, posts and signs and, as you will hopefully agree, a very reasonable investment to transform all four approaches to our wonderful village. Adrian Whittlesea, Resident Artist
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LITTER BIN at ENTRANCE TO QUEEN STREET This bin has been removed for two reasons: 1 Dorset Waste Partnership is refusing to empty it as they say it the Parish Council’s responsibility not theirs. Hopefully this will be resolved soon by DWP placing one of their bins at the bottom of Queen Street, but they are being very dilatory. 2 The bin was full to overflowing mostly with dog muck. I can only assume that this is happening because some dog owners would rather see a bin full of disgusting rubbish than take the ‘village friendly’ option of putting the poo bags in their own bin. 3 The Parish Council does not have the resources to empty this bin and I see no reason why Councillors should clear up after residents. D G Gould, Chairman Parish Council wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
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Comedy - Another pleasure-filled journey populated by a wonderful ensemble of what feels like old friends. Richard Gere and Tamsin Greig add to the established company. India looks ravishing. The colour and music are lovely. Tuesday 27�� October (12A) Drama - The new version of Hardy’s Wessex romance with Carey Mulligan excellent as Bathsheba, Michael Sheen as landowner William Boldwood, Matthias Schoenaerts as Gabriel Oak and Tom Sturridge as Sgt. Troy. Ravishing photography of real Dorset landscapes. Our local choir provided some singing and extras!! Tuesday 24�� November (12A) Drama - Helen Mirren excels as a Jewish American who takes on the Austrian government to recover the famous Klimt portrait of her aunt, stolen by the Nazis from her family and never returned. The flashbacks to her escape from Austria are understandably the tensest moments of the film, and are balanced by some very witty writing in the modern sequences. There are echoes of “Philomena” in the woman/lawyer set. Tickets at £6 will be on sale in the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand. Tickets include choc ice!
No doubt many of you will have seen the splendid clock on the Jubilee Hall which completes our Diamond Jubilee Memorial. I believe it is be very worthy addition to the Village. It is fitted with an auto restart unit which automatically stops and restarts the clock when the clocks go forward or back and if there is a power cut. This means that you may see the clock stopped from time to time. If it stops for longer than twelve hours we call the experts. DG Gould
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YETMINSTER & RYME INTRINSECA PARISH COUNCIL Council Meetings 17�� June & 15�� July 2015 THE COUNCIL. Mr Goater was co-opted onto the Council. We still need three more councillors PLANNING Land in Mill Lane The Council repeated its objections to a proposed development in Mill Lane. This was considered by the WDDC Development Control Meeting on 9�� July where the decision was delayed to enable WDDC councillors to carry out a site meeting. This meeting took place on 10�� August. At the July meeting the need for planning permission for the new retaining wall for Garden House was raised. It was confirmed that planning permission was not required as despite the wall being in the Conservation Area it does not face onto a road or public footpath. Land behind Croft Cottage Greatworth Developments asked to brief the Council on a revised proposal for the land behind Croft Cottage. This was initially refused as it was felt unlikely that the Council would change its mind. However subsequently the Chairman met with the Developer and it was agreed that he should meet and brief all those intimately involved. This meeting took place on 17th August. Land on Thornford Road A meeting was held between the Developer, the Chairman and Mr Greenwood. Mr Greenwood reported that his view was that the Council should not support any development on the site at this time. He also pointed out that the new WDDC local plan is imminent; this plan does not allow for any development in Yetminster for the foreseeable future There were no other contentious planning applications. FINANCES It was agreed that a grant of £500 from the restricted fund should be given to Dawn Perry in support of her fund raising for attendance at the Japanese Scout Jamboree. This was granted on the proviso
that ‘she demonstrates on her return the benefits of this event to the youth of the community’. The Council agreed grants as follows; Dorset Air Ambulance £200, Ryme Intrinseca PCC £400 and Yetminster PCC £600 both for churchyard maintenance. WDDC has paid the grant towards the production of the Parish Plan which resulted in a small surplus (payment for the team’s time) for the Council. This will be ring fenced and spent on Community Projects. ALLOTMENTS Letters were sent to two of the allotment holders who were not looking after their plot. One reply was received, the holder wishes to give up half and will maintain the other half. The other holder did not reply so the Council agreed that the plot should be given to someone else. SPEEDING A complaint was made about speeding on both the Chetnole and Ryme roads. Unfortunately we do not have enough volunteers to carry out as many speed checks as we would like. So more volunteers please. Recently a check was carried out at Brister End at 8am. A large number of vehicles were speeding including three repeat offenders and one motorcyclist doing 51mph! All have been reported to the Police. VALUATION OF COUNCIL LAND The land now used by the sports field and allotments was donated in a Will to the Parish Council in the 1940s. The only evidence of ownership is the will, it was therefore felt desirable to register the land with the Land Registry. The Council has been told that to do so a valuation of the land was required; however that has been queried and more advice will be taken before proceeding. YETMINSTER ROAD SIGNS The Council has agreed in principle to erect new signs at the four entrances to the village. See separate article for more details. D G Gould, Chairman, Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council
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Dates for your Diary SEPTEMBER Tues
1
Coffee Morning/Bring& Buy
10.30am12 noon
St Andrew's Church, Leigh
WVMU Music and Poetry Evening
7pm
Old School Gallery, Yetminster
Thur
3
Ipad Club
10am-12
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
Sat
5
Leigh Fete
12 - 4pm
Leigh Village Hall
Sun
6
Inter village under 12 football
4pm
Chetnole Playing field
Inter Village rounders
5pm
Chetnole Playing field
Inter Village boules
5pm
Chetnole Playing field
Family Communion and farewell lunch for Simon Brignall
10.15am
St Andrew's Church, Yetminster
Mon
7
Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Organic vegetable growing Charles Dowding
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Wed
9
Yetminster History Society Napoleon is coming- what shall we do? Dr Diana Trenchard
2.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
Fri
11 Inter Village golf
Sat
12 DHCT Bike Ride & Stride
Sun
13 Harvest Festival & lunch
Coffee Morning Music for a Country Church The Wandering Winds
Yeovil Golf Club 10.30am
Thornford Village Hall
10.15am
St Mary's Church, Batcombe
7pm
St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett
2pm
Leigh Village Hall
Mon
14 Inter Village short mat bowls
Tues
15 WVWG Bargain Hunt Contestants 7.30pm
Sat
19 Holnest Country Fayre
Sun
20 Harvest Festival & lunch
11am
St Andrew's Church, Leigh
Mon
21 Leigh Moviola The Second Best Marigold Hotel
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Tues
22 Yetminster Film Night The Second Best Marigold Hotel
7.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
7.30pm
Hermitage Village Hall
6.30-8pm
Digby Hall, Hound St., Sherborne
Village Hall AGM Thur
24 Boots & local NHS talk on medication
Gable Court, Yetminster
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Dates for your Diary Fri
10.30am12 noon
Hermitage Village Hall
Harvest Festival & supper
6.30pm
St Hippolytus Church, Ryme
Artsreach 25th Birthday Bash
7pm
The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Leigh Village Hall
25 Macmillan Coffee Morning
Sat
26 Hilfield Barn Dance
7.3011.30pm
Sun
27 Harvest Festival
4pm
St Nicholas Church, Hilfield
Messy Harvest
3-5pm
St Andrew's School, Yetminster
Harvest Festival
4pm
Hilfield
OCTOBER Fri
2
Inter Village Quiz
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Sat
3
Race Night for Pogles Wood
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Sun
4
Harvest Festival
6.30pm
St Mary's Church, Hermitage
Mon
5
Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club AGM & plant auction
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Tues
6
Coffee morning/ bring& buy
10.30am
St Andrew's Church, Leigh
Leigh Discussion Club Deserted, Shrunken and Moved Villages in Our Area Bruce Upton
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Sun
11 NGS Open Gardens
2-5pm
Frankham Farm, Ryme
Wed
14 Yetminster History Society Battle of Waterloo David Buff
2.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
Thur
15 Artsreach Event Folk duo Ninebarrow
7.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Fri
16 Leigh Art Exhibition
5pm
Leigh Village Hall
Sat
17 Leigh Art Exhibition
10am-4pm Leigh Village Hall
Sun
18 Leigh Art Exhibition
Mon
19 Leigh Moviola The Woman in Gold 7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Tues
20 WVWG Leprosy Mission
7.30pm
Gable Court, Yetminster
Sat
24 Coffee Morning
10.30am
Thornford Village Hall
Sat
24 Mexican themed evening
7.30pm
Hermitage Village Hall
Tues
27 Yetminster Film Night Far From the Madding Crowd
7.30pm
Jubilee Hall, Yetminster
Bingo
7.30pm
Hermitage Village Hall
10am-4pm Leigh Village Hall
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SUMMER WOODLAND WEDNESDAY sessions have been well attended and we have had some brilliant fun. REGULAR MUDDY MONDAYS start on 7th September and Woodland Wednesdays on 30th September and 28th October. (No Muddy Monday in October I’m afraid as we will be on holiday.) These sessions are for pre-school children. We start at 12.00 (bring your picnic) and finish at 3.00 pm. Refreshments available. £4 per child JOHN MUIR AWARD Three children have nearly finished their Discovery level award and Four children are half way through their Explorer award. They have braved all sorts of weather and learnt loads of new things.
JUNIOR CONSERVATIONISTS: 19th September & 27th October ADULT VOLUNTEERS: 26th Sept & 31st October THE TALES IN THE TREES reading group have met weekly and shared and created stories. If there is enough interest we could carry this group on as an after school group so please let me know if you are interested. Keep and eye on our Facebook page - Pogles Wood Education – for information about forthcoming activities and news of other exciting events. Last year our last POGLES PARTY of the year was in December so it still isn’t too late! For directions and details of events or volunteering opportunities please contact Philippa on 01935 873889 or email philippa@folksw.org.uk
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INTER VILLAGE COMPETITION 2015 Here is the schedule for this Sept/Oct Inter Village Competition. Good Luck. Any questions; Call Julian Turnbull on 01935 873846 or email julianturnbull@btinternet.com EVENT ROUNDERS FOOTBALL Under 12 BOULES SHORT MAT BOWLS GOLF QUIZ
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B����� E���������� F��������� GRANTS 2015 The Trustees of the Foundation will shortly be determining grants to be allocated this year. Support grants may be given to youngsters moving on from school to a course of higher education at college or university, or into vocational or occupational training, or for some special venture of an essentially educational nature. Support may be given to assist with the purchase of such items as books, equipment, tools etc. that are needed by applicants for their chosen discipline. Organisations of an essentially educational nature may also be considered for a grant. Applicants must be resident in, or operate within, the beneficial area of the Foundation
LOCATION Chetnole Playing Field Chetnole Playing Field Chetnole Playing Field Leigh Village Hall Yeovil Golf Club Chetnole Village Hall
DATE/TIME 5pm Sunday 6th September 4pm Sunday 6th September 5pm Sunday 6th September 2pm Monday 14th September Friday 11th September 7pm Friday 2nd October
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which comprises the parishes of Yetminster, Leigh and Chetnole. Notices are being displayed around the three parishes which indicate more fully whether a prospective applicant is eligible and how they should apply. Would all those students and those taking up apprenticeships please submit an application for a grant from the Boyles Fondation. We would also consider applications from local youth groups.. Please contact Mrs Margaret Read, Bound Lane Farm, Leigh . Tel 01936872356 Alan Hill
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MESSY POGLES As a slight alternative to our normal indoor Messy Church we took the last session on Sunday 26th July to the outdoors. Phillipa and Eddie Upton gave a warm welcome to Messy Church which took place in Pogles Wood. It was a truly wet and windy day which only added to our fun. It was fantastic that so many families and supporters grabbed their waterproofs and wellies and joined us for our exploration of being ‘Stewards of the World’. We painted with natural materials and made mud faces, string bird feeders, leaf prints and weaving willow worlds. When the sun made a brief appearance we had a tour of the site which was beautiful. This was accompanied by the story ‘The Man Who Planted Trees’ by Jean Giono. Spirits were high as we all gathered under the gazebo and sang joyous songs about creation which was led by Gemma on the guitar. With our mugs of hot chocolate, a tasty BBQ and scrumptious puddings we were all very well fed and watered to
conclude our very first outdoor Messy Pogles. Many thanks to everybody for their continuous enthusiasm and support and especially to Eddie and Phillipa for sharing their beautiful site. If you are interested in getting involved in all our Messy Church Fun please come along to our next one on Sunday 27th September at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster, when we will be looking at the exciting time of harvest. If you would like to book a place or find out more please contact us on Amy Goodfellow 07969812069 Gemma Perrin 07442166599 Anne Reason 01935 873726 Email: wvmessychurch@gm ail.com Amy Goodfellow
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The flu vaccination is available to the following high-risk patients: · Patients aged 65 or over · Pregnant women · Patients with a serious medical condition · Carers of patients at risk of complications of flu
Please contact the surgery on 01935 872530 to book an appointment at one of the below clinics Date Tuesday 6�� October Thursday 8�� October Tuesday 13�� October Thursday 28�� October
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We will also be offering all patients a pulse check which will be offered before your injection and should only take a few minutes. An annual nasal spray flu vaccine will be offered to all children aged 2-4 (before 31�� August 2015), please contact the surgery to book an appointment.
LEIGH CHRISTMAS RETRO/CRAFT FAIR Sunday 29�� November 2015 We are keen to have local artisans, so if you have a craft please contact us. We charge £10 per table and 10% of the takings. We also hope you all put the date in your diary, even if it reminds you of cold, dark nights!!! We have some interesting stallholders already so it should be a good event. There will be much more information later in the year. Sue Fudge s.fudge054@btinternet.com Liz Turnbull (01935 873846) wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
‘SUPERFAST’ FIBRE BROADBAND in Yetminster As I write Superfast broadband is now available to order in some homes in Yetminster, with the rest of the village due imminently and surrounding villages, served from the Yetminster Exchange, to follow. Check on www.superfastopenreach.co.uk for availability and uswitch.com to compare deals - make sure that you are looking at fibre broadband (up to 38Mbps) rather than the current service. For families this means the whole family can be online at the same time. Other users, in particular businesses, who find their internet service too slow, will be able to upgrade and benefit from faster speeds. Upgrades do not happen automatically, you have to check availability, choose an internet provider and place an order. If you are a domestic user and you find your internet service satisfactory, there is no need to upgrade. Yetminster is better off than some neighbouring villages in this respect. However you may be pleasantly surprised by the prices, so it’s worth a check. There’s a word of caution too about internet usage. Some contracts offer unlimited internet use, others are limited. Increasingly people are using computers, including tablets, to watch television and films, for example BBC iPlayer or to watch video content on Youtube. This eats up a data allowance rapidly and needs to be watched in households with limited deals. You can check
BOYLE’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION Position as a Governor The imminent departure of Rev Simon Brignall to pastures new means that the Governing board of Boyle’s has a vacancy for a co-opted member. The Foundation is a charity originating from a school set up over 300 years ago using funds from the will of the renowned scientist, Robert Boyle. Boyle’s Educational Foundation uses its income from the properties comprising the Old School buildings in Yetminster for the
your current internet speed by going onto a website like 'Speedtest.net’ or by getting an app for your tablet, I use the Ookla speedtest app. This looks confusing since you have to ignore the adverts. Speed tests give three results the ‘ping’ which is the speed of the ‘handshake' or connection time, 23 milliseconds is very good, 180 is not so good. The download speed in rural homes with ordinary broadband typically shows reading of between 1 and 10 Mbps (mega bits per second) - 6+ is often adequate for general home use, 3 or less can cause problems. The upload speed, which can be one tenth or less than the download speed, is significant in particular circumstances, including uploadIng videos online. Having purchased the enhanced 'Infinity 2' service, we now get around 74 Mbps download speed which is outstanding, although it costs more than Infinity 1. Anne King
educational benefit of the children of Yetminster, Chetnole and Leigh Parishes, primarily by making grants towards post-school education, whether at university, college or apprenticeship. We seek someone with established local community involvement who can help us connect with the rising generation in the Parishes to ensure they are aware of what we can provide to them. If you are interested, please contact our Chairman, Malcolm Wills on 01935 873000 or by email to Malcolm@buccaneergroup.plus.com.
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AUSTEN WHETHAM & GUEST TO JOIN PORTER DODSON Highly regarded local solicitors Austen Whetham and Guest of Bridport have agreed to merge with Porter Dodson, a UK Top 200 law firm, based in Somerset and Dorset. The merger is further evidence of a firm that is realising its ambitious business plan by investing in its people, clients, resources and expertise. AWG has an excellent reputation and a long list of loyal clients. Porter Dodson will integrate the office with its own network, maintaining the exceptional service clients expect and expanding its presence in West Dorset. AWG clients will continue to benefit from working with the people with whom they have excellent working relationships. Both private and commercial clients will have access to a greater depth of expertise and breadth of knowledge of a regional law firm which is local to them.
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – SHOEBOX APPEAL Operation Christmas Child, a project of Samaritan’s Purse, ships gift-filled shoeboxes all over Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and as far away as Africa. Each box goes into the hands of an orphan or child whose family lives in abject poverty. Most of these children have never received a personal gift. Over the years Fiona and I have, together with Carol Porter, co-ordinated the collection of shoeboxes for the Wriggle Valley Benefice and arranged for them to get to their destinations. We have averaged 60 boxes each year. Due to other commitments, we feel that we must, reluctantly, give this up and we are asking if there is anyone in the area who would like to take it on. If you are interested,
please get in touch with us (01935 873603) and we will be pleased to go through things with you. In the meantime you can always take any shoeboxes to the local collecting points which can be found on the Samaritan’s Purse website. The closing date for this collection is usually about 10�� November. Fiona and John Parks wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
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NEW BEANS, OLD BEANS, COFFEE BEANS The Coffee Beans monthly coffee and social has been in existence for ten years now and I am sure you will agree with me that it provides one of the most valuable services to the community we could imagine. Apart from the most splendid cakes they provide a welcoming environment for people to meet together and enjoy a relaxed chat over a cup of coffee. I know the first Wednesday of the month is a fixture in many people’s diary. Moreover they raise considerable sums for various charities. Therefore, it is with great regret that I have to confirm, what some of you already know, that the Coffee Bean team has decided that it is time for them to retire. The team has duly given us notice that it will continue the current program up until Christmas and then unless we can find some new people to take over it will stop save for the occasional fund raiser. Personally I would hate to see an enterprise such as Coffee Beans stop as it is so valued. If anyone feels that they would like to take over running it or be part of a new team please either let me know or speak to the current ladies on the team. Are their some New Beans out there? I think I speak for everyone who has enjoyed a morning coffee with the Coffee Beans when I say Thank You to the whole team. Tony Gilbert, Team Rector
WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH CHILDREN? We are looking for a MID-DAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT at St Andrew’s CE VC Primary School, Yetminster . The role includes a varied range of interesting and engaging activities.
When they were first introduced, digital SLR cameras were enormously expensive and a tool for professionals only. Since then, they have come down in price into the consumer price range. Because of this, many people buy digital SLRs without really understanding how they work and, consequently, not making the most of them. If you are interested in joining a small group of local amateur camera enthusiasts to explore the secrets of digital photography and to learn how to properly use your camera through experimentation then please contact Barrie through wvnyetrep@aol (or the WVM postbox in the Boyles Old School entrance) to learn more.
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Union’ with a slight spin on this version as it followed a similar format to the Morecombe and Wise comical sketch which created great amusement and laughter. Sian Doble sang ‘
This took place on Sunday 5th July. The evening was full of lively entertainment. The evening started with a talented group of children from the Junior Wriggle Valley Players performing a piece which showed how childhood changed through the Victorian age and how the birth of education, improvements in working life and laws helped to shape the world we live in today. We were then treated to The First Movement of Mozart's Clarinet Quintet performed by Gemma Perrin on clarinet and Ian Lingwood on piano. Next Daphne Barfoot and Alison Horswell entertained us ‘
’. As this is the Rugby World Cup year, Bella Neate-Clegg performed ‘World in
delightfully and we were entertained by father and son act, George and Michael Flint, with a short comic sketch and a T-Rex medley. Chetnole Community Choir performed a beautiful arrangement of ‘ ,‘ and . In the days before everyone had a television the radio aired a popular evening programme based on a dysfunctional family, ‘The Glums’. Alison and Ken Horswell performed a snippet of this 50’s comedy which entertained everyone and brought back memories for some. Theatre of Past Delights, under the banner of the Folk South West, performed a wonderful programme of Edwardian and Victorian popular songs. There were suitably attired in period costume and their repertoire included ‘When father Papered The Parlour’, ‘Linden Lea’, ‘Farewell ‘. Eddie Upton also enthused the audience to join in with the fabulous song ‘Johnny’s Lost His Marbles’. The Wriggle Valley Wranglers joined
by Ian Lingwood played us out with a few wondrous Rock and Roll melodies ranging from Eddie Cochran, The Monkees and Word Gets Out. There was something for everyone to either sing along to or get up and have a dance. It was wonderful to enjoy the various talents of the people within the local area and I am very appreciative to all who got involved and shared their acts with us. It was very enjoyable and with a fantastic turn out of supporters the atmosphere was buzzing. The evening was in aid of Motor Neurone Disease and I am delighted to say we raised £379.74. Thank you to all who came and contributed/supported the evening.
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SENIOR CITIZENS’ CHRISTMAS LUNCH COMMITTEE We provide a free Christmas lunch for the over the villages of 60s of Batcombe, Chetnole and Leigh. Fund raising events are run throughout the year to provide the money to cover the cost of the meal. There is, however, a donations box on the day for those who feel inclined to contribute towards the costs. To qualify for the meal, villagers must be over 60 years old and resident in one of the three villages. Invitations are sent out each October. If you do not already receive an invitation and would like to in future , please contact either - Brian and Margaret Read 01935 872356 or John and Fiona Parks 873603 by 30th Sept 2015.
CONSULTATION ON MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE Dorset County Council's Library Service is interested in your views about the mobile library service and is undertaking a public consultation exercise from July to 4�� September 2015. You are welcome to submit your views during this period and a questionnaire is available from the mobile library or at www.dorsetforyou.com/mobile-libraryconsultation Facts and figures about the mobile library service • 268 stop locations in the rural and outlying areas of the county • Four mobile public library vehicles • Number of loans in 2014/15: 75,622 • 1,942 customers who have used their mobile library ticket in past 12 months
• Of these customers, we also know that over 500 of these readers have also used a static library • Over 35% decline in use over past 7 years Dorset County Council remains committed to providing library services through a combination of services and resources. However the County Council continues to face financial pressures and it is important that, although it is unlikely that the mobile service serving Yetminster will be affected at this time, you make your feelings about the service known so do please take the time to complete the questionnaire which must be returned by the 4�� September. David Torrance (YRIPC)
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YEAR 6 “DO” SHAKESPEARE Year 6’s leavers’ play was Shakespeare’s the Tempest. Why might you ask should we be tackling something as complex as Shakespeare's play with children as young a 10? Two years ago we did Midsummer’s Night’s Dream and decided this year we would attempt another and chose the Tempest. I would be lying if I said it wasn’t a challenge. We had not one but two ex-drama teachers, Mr Jim (Aldhouse) and Philippa (Toulson) from FolkSouthWest, as our directors who inspired in the children a budding love for the bard. The RSC has been working with several primary schools across Britain and has found that children from Key Stage 1 (aged five to seven) have been “captivated” by Shakespeare. We worked with abridged versions of the plays focusing on particular scenes, but also explored some of the original language rather than just a simplified version of the text. With my own experience of getting to know Shakespeare as a child, I was grabbed by the stories first of all. Then you grow up and become engaged by the
language. But it’s more than just good stories and nice language, it’s also about ethics and morality. Doing “drama” is often an area, as with many of the arts”, where those who find academia a struggle, have a chance to shine and become someone else for a while. One of the biggest challenges we faced was persuading the children to step outside their own bodies and “become” a totally different character. When they first started rehearsals they were shy in their performance but by the time we performed the play they all did “shine” immersing themselves in the intricate characters.. They gain so much from it: all the colouful characters and enjoy the twists and turns in the plot. It not only improves their speaking and listening skills, but also increases their self-confidence and self esteem. So the answer to my original question is that whilst it was a great challenge for all of us, the children excelled themselves and put on an exemplary performance of Shakespeare’s the Tempest. Well done one and all and thank you once again to our wonderful directors and Year 6 staff.
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teaching assistant Rachael got married to Ben in August on a glorious summer’s day in Llantwit Major. We wish Mr and Mrs Still and Bethany a wonderful life Dressing Up together. May you be festooned with happiness. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
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ugust’s leisurely days have passed. The pace of the year quickens. September was always the time to implement change in our family. Keith – a primary school teacher – returned to routine. So did the rest of the family; whether a baby was to be weaned, a child promoted from cot to bed or an older child was starting school. New shoes and school clothes were bought, and haircuts happened. Change was in the air. That was long ago in the Budgell household. Now we watch our grandchildren adapting to new opportunities and changes. ‘Change’ is a good word. It brings new excitements and new hopes. Autumn is not a slow decline – but a time of maturing fruits and vegetables ready for the
freezer; filling store cupboards, branching out – rich with plenty to enjoy and give away. Do we see life like that? Are we up for new ideas, new learning and changes? Some changes will need all our wit and experience to manage; whether for bodies, minds or spirits. Such changes usually benefit us. Bodies - as we age may need new exercises, new diets, or new medications! Minds will need new stimuli from books, technologies, pastimes, and interests. Spirits need refreshment, too. The Christian journey is full of surprises that help, stimulate, comfort, teach and delight us. [Even we over-seventies can grow. Then we give away the fruits of our experience when asked].
A big thank you to Yetminster Methodist Church for allowing us to use their church for our Local Houses of Prayer Tel: 01935 872600
This September I have booked a retreat; I have a pile of books to enjoy, Christian and secular. At half term I shall catch up with those grandchildren not visited in the summer, and we are starting Messy Church in the White Hart Vale. Then there is Christmas to plan for – to delight us all and lead us to worship with all our new experiences and gifts to lay at the manger bed. – looking outward and onward, held securely in God’s loving and directing hand.
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PARISH As many of you know Simon COUNCIL MINUTES ON up P 13 Brignall will be leaving us to take a new post as Chaplain to the Anglican Church in Veña Del Mar in Chile. His last service will be the Family Communion on 6th September at 10:15am. Simon specifically requested this service as he has put in a lot of work with families during his time here. After the service we intend holding a ‘Bring and Share’ Lunch in the hall where we can say a formal farewell from the benefice to him and to Claire. If you would like to join us for either or both of these events then you are
most welcome to do so. More details may be obtained from me or Valerie Rowsell on 01935 872594.
NEWS FROM REGISTERS Among the many privileges that I have enjoyed whilst here in the Wriggle Valley, one of the most wonderful has been that of being part of the Yeovil Street Pastors. This is an organisation which makes a St Andrew's Leigh. very real difference in Yeovil, working alongside the police, the CCTV and the managers of the pubs and Weddings: night clubs to keep people safe and secure on a night out. St Andrew's Yetminster Every Friday and Saturday night groups of four to six people go out together between the hours of 10pm St Andrew's Yetminster and 3am, and chat to those out on the streets, offering flip flops to girls whose heels have overcome them, St Andrew's Yetminster water to those who are dehydrated and support to those who have lost their friends or simply overdone St Andrew's Yetminster things. Sometimes we need to make sure that people are not left alone in a vulnerable situation, sometimes Funeral/Thanksgiving: they need someone to talk with and often we clear up broken glass to prevent feet from getting lacerated. It St. Andrew's, Yetminster. is a very rewarding experience, and it is not at all scary or worrying as we are never alone and we are also Join us at 3pm, supported by a group of people praying in the base. it is a commitment and there is a real need Sunday, 27�� However, for both street pastors and prayer pastors. A new round Sept, of training is starting in September and if you feel that St Andrew’s this is something that you could do, please get in touch with Steve Hart at yeovil@streetpastors.org.uk or CE Primary on 07972057373. I cannot recommend it highly School enough.
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News from the Methodist Church, Yetminster At 12 noon on Friday 3�� July, I stood as many 1000s of others did around the country to observe a minutes’ silence to remember those who had lost their lives on a beach in Tunisia, the previous Friday. At the time I was in the middle of a beautifully maintained village churchyard where everything was so wonderfully peaceful and still. And it was difficult to picture the horror and death that was so suddenly inflicted on those innocent holidaymakers enjoying their break. Then again on 7�� July we were vividly reminded of the terrible explosions on a tube train and a double decker bus in central London, ten years ago. How reassuring it was for us to be there in such a tranquil spot, just to be away from the noise of workshops and traffic. We stayed in the churchyard for a lot longer than one minute enjoying the wonders of nature all around us: the massive towering fir trees; the beautiful area of shrubs and wild flowers; the varied songs of different birds; not forgetting the numerous bees and butterflies. It was difficult for us to believe that that idyllic place was part of the same world where such murderous atrocities and bloody warfare seem to be so commonplace. Unfortunately, our televisions and newspapers continually inform us of so many of the terrible events happening throughout the world. Sadly it would be so easy to let all the evil and wicked events of the world affect our thinking and even cause much stress and depression. More frequently now we come across and hear of so many lives which are being ruined because of all the worrying things that are happening. Perhaps some of you reading this article are experiencing problems which may seem so overwhelming. Perhaps you are worried about your health or the health of a friend
or loved one; you may have troubles at home; you may know someone suffering some kind of add iction; or it may be the continuous worry of just not being able to “make ends meet” All these things can soon drag us down and ruin our lives if we do not try to rise above them. I certainly am not saying that I have all the answers - there are many qualified people around to help - but I have often found that when things seem to be getting on top of me, I try to find a quiet peaceful place away from all the hassle and noise, and just let the beauty of nature put things right. Near where I live there is a tree and shrub plantation and as I meander around its pathways the verse of a popular hymn comes to mind and I find it very comforting and uplifting: “When through the woods and forest glades I wonder And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees. When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook, and feel the gentle breeze, then sings my soul, my Saviour God to thee, How great Thou art: How great Thou art.” Of course, you will need more than just a two-minute silence, but I hope you’ll give it a try, and that the experience will be helpful and comforting to you too.. We too, are here to help you, and we are always willing to pray with you and for you. May God bless You. Cliff Harris
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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local for services The Benefice Church Services April For complete list see: go to SUNDAY SEPTEMBER
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10.15am CW Holy Communion 9.15am BCP BEER HACKETT Matins & Holy Communion BRADFORD ABBAS 10am CW 11am CW 8am BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Patronal Festival CHETNOLE 8.30am BCP 6.30pm Taizé Holy Communion HERMITAGE 11am Songs of Praise HILFIELD
10.15am CW Holy Communion
9.30am Family Service 10.15am CW Holy Communion
4pm Harvest Harvest 5pm Village Praise at Hilfield Friary 8.30am BCP LEIGH 6.30pm BCP 10.15am CW 10.15am Holy Communion Evensong Holy Communion Harvest RYME INTRINSECA 6.30pm BCP 8.30am BCP Evensong Holy Communion THORNFORD 10am CW 8am BCP 9.30am CW 8am BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion at Bradford Abbas 9.30am 11am CW Holy Family Service Communion YETMINSTER 10.15am CW 10.15am CW 10.15am CW 10.15am CW Holy Communion Morning Prayer Choral Holy Holy Communion with Sunday Communion 3pm School Messy Harvest at (Simon Brignall's Farewell Service followed by Bring and Share lunch (p 63).
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June/July 2015 “Summer afternoon the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
Henry James The writer was obviously an optimist early summer this year had it moments, but quite a few were cool and/or wet. RAINFALL The first day of June saw 12mm/0.5” but from then on it was generally dry, with half the usual amount of rain. As the holidays drew nearer July became much wetter, with only 17 dry days. The most rain fell on the 24th, with 37.3mm/1.5”. TEMPERATURES Both months were cooler than usual. Minimum temperatures were 2C/36F in June (instead of 3.5C/38F), and even lower in July (2.5C/36F) instead of 5.2C/41F). The hottest days were 29.3C/85F (June 30) and a record-breaking 31.9C/89F on July 1, after which our thermometers plunged to a disappointingly low ‘high’ of 24C/75F on July 21.
SUNSHINE June had above-average sunshine, peaking at 12 hours on the last day. After that July was a big disappointment for holiday makers, with a total of only 97 hours instead of the 138 sun-hours that they could have expected at this time of the year. PRESSURE Pressure in June was higher than usual, averaging 1026 mm/30.3” instead of 1016 mm/30.1”. It was lowest on one of the wettest days (the 4th, with 1002 mb/29.6”) and highest on the 16th, when it peaked at 1033 mb/30.5” and we had 10.1 hours of sunshine. WINDS Wind speeds were lower than usual in both months. The first day of June was its windiest, peaking at 26 mph and late July beat that, with 31 mph on the very damp 26 July. Philip Bryan
Temperatures (deg. C)
Month
Av. Min. Av. Max.
Days without:
Rain
Sun
mm
hours
Rain
Sun
Av.
Min.
Max.
June 2015
15.1
2
29.3
7.9
22.3
26
156
23
0
Average June
15.2
3.5
28.0
9.2
21.3
54
142
19
2.1
July 2015
16.9
2.5
25.7
10.8
22.9
72
98
17
4
Average July
17.2
5.2
26.5
11.0
23.3
60
138
17
2.5
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What About Women? Summer’s over and the new programme starts. A time to look back and review? Last September the speaker got lost. Tony White stood in and gave a brilliant impromptu talk comparing the histories of Bradford Abbas and Yetminster. After that stumble all went well till Christmas. Then, sadly, the death of Pete Shutler. The former Yettie was due to entertain at the Christmas party. A second man to the breach! Boney Pike at short notice made an excellent substitute – no communal singing but definitely just as amusing. Change of calendar year, change of luck? Definitely. No more glitches. The summer then followed with some inspiring guided tours. Plus the bonus of speaker, Elisabeth Bletsoe, offering an uns cheduled private tour of Sherborne Museum and its silk collection. The Magna Carta exhibition received lots of p o s i t i v e feedback. As a postscript, w h a t happened to the women? Sadly there was not enough space on the boards to cover the topic. Women done down again! There were 39 men’s names mentioned in Magna Carta but not one woman’s.
There are two clauses affecting widows: one allowing them to keep their deceased husband’s inheritance and the other preventing a forced re-marriage. Sadly this had nothing to do with defining women’s rights. The barons merely wanted to prevent “trade” joining the elite. John, and his brother Richard I before him, had worked a scheme to raise money for many years. Aspiring merchants could buy their way into nobility by paying large cash sums in return for marriage to a noble widow. There is just a single occurrence of the word “woman” - in a clause stating that no-one could be arrested for murder on a woman’s accusation unless the victim was her husband. A device to protect women? Quite the opposite. It was inserted at the behest of judges to allow them, if they so decided, to resolve a case by trial by battle. God would decide: if guilty, the man would be killed! Not an option available with a female accuser. Here’s to another great year of speakers and events. Next Meeting 2.30pm WEDNESDAY 9 SEPTEMBER, at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. Dr Diana Trenchard: “NAPOLEON IS COMING – WHAT SHALL WE DO?” New members always very welcome. Just come along. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS'S UNION Hopefully by the time you read this, you will already have your tickets for our MUSIC & POETRY EVENING to be held in Boyle's Gallery, Yetminster on 1�� Tuesday September at 7pm by kind permission of Sarah. It should be a light-hearted evening with contributions from local musicians and MU members. There will be drinks and nibbles included in the ticket price and of course a Raffle! We will be raising
funds for the Mothers' Union. Jill Taylor organised a very successful TEDDY BEARS PICNIC IN ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, Leigh in August and most of the fun and games could be held outside in the churchyard except for one short
downpour! It was amazing to see so many various teddies dressed up and obviously enjoying themselves! two of the oldest teddies there were 75 years and 57 years respectively owned by Members! Margaret Shipman also took eleven teddies donated by our members over to Salisbury to be given to the children who are going on the annual Away Holiday held in Sidmouth for those who are otherwise unable to have a holiday. David Price gave a very interesting talk on his time as a Churchwarden in Rome in July and we are very grateful to him - so you can see the Mothers Union get up to all sorts of different things! If you would like to join us please contact Margaret Shipman (872440). Anne Reason
WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP The 2015/2016 year starts off with a bang on TUESDAY 15�� SEPTEMBER at 7.30pm when Sheena and Veronica are coming to tell us about their day on “Bargain Hunt”and they actually went home with MONEY. The year is planned out with a variety of talks and workshops and our meetings are at Gable Court, Yetminster, at 7.30pm. We are sure you could like them. Come along and enjoy the talk and chat.
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CHETNOLE & LEIGH GARDEN CLUB
The summer months have been very busy for the Chetnole and Leigh garden club with Open Gardens, see Morag’s report; annual day out; summer garden party; fuchsia competition as well as the regular meeting! 1�� JULY, the hottest July day since records began, saw Chetnole and Leigh Garden club’s outing to Hampton Court Garden Show. Gathering at the Chetnole Inn and Leigh Village Hall led by the intrepid Mary Prodger with hats, sunscreen and water bottles we travelled by deluxe coach to the banks of the Thames to gaze at the masterworks of amateur and professional gardeners alike. This year there were some amazing illusions used in the gardens with clever use of reflecting mirrors to create an infinity of plants in a confined area, darkened planted zones where ultra violet and infra red lighting gave us an idea of how some insects view the world and how colours can be changed by the light that falls upon
them, hard walls used to focus and amplify sound, in particular running water, and the symbolic use of fire and stone. The designs were truly inspiring and I think we all found something to discuss, disagree with, dislike sometimes, but certainly stimulating. As predicted the weather was glorious, a little too hot if anything, but there were ample places to rest, listen to music, reflect on the gardens, displays and the wonderful floral marquee whilst rehydrating with water or more often Pimms! We boarded the coach for our homeward journey and as few had resisted the urge to buy some plant or garden related item it was fortunate that there was plentiful storage space in the luggage compartment. After surviving the traffic we returned to the Wriggle Valley with fond memories of a good day out…. Thanks to Mary Prodger and the Garden Club team for such a well organised trip. MONDAY 6�� JULY saw the members gather at Jilly Clarke’s garden for our annual summer garden party. The weather was in complete contrast to that of the previous week but this did not affect the interest and enthusiasm of group. As the evening progressed Jilly’s infinite supply of pashminas
and shawls were much appreciated. We divided into two groups as Malcolm, from Castle Gardens, conducted us around the garden commenting on the various plants and in particular their position, paying attention to windy or cold sites in the garden and awareness of a plant’s needs. In addition Malcolm pointed out to members those plants which can cause issues for gardeners including those plants are potentially harmful. Jilly’s garden is composed of a number of ‘garden rooms’ ranging from the formal to the wild. A particularly evocative aspect was that of amongst the long grasses a table and chairs had been placed giving a romantic, reflective and relaxing view of the garden. Our thanks to Jilly for her hospitality and an enjoyable evening. MONDAY 3�� AUGUST was the date set for the annual Fuchsia competition and a talk on Italian Gardens by local resident Sue Dona. Prior to the start of the evening a plethora of Fuchsias were presented in a multitudinous array of pots. It was a feast of blooms and foliage an absolute delight to the eyes of those gathered. Prior to the talk members cast their votes for the
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winning entry to be announced at the end of the evening. Blair Sibun, chairman, introduced Sue Dona who had lived in Italy for some years and her topic, Italian Gardens. She illustrated the talk with a number of slides showing a range of notable gardens in the various regions of Italy. Many of these gardens had been abandoned after the unification of Italy. Over time these gardens have gradually been rediscovered and many have been restored and are now places of great beauty; gardens such as the Boboli gardens in Florence, Isola Bella at Lake Maggiore, Villa Carlotta at Lake Como and others. It could be seen that many of the gardens are influenced by the Palladian style and very formal, set around palaces and villas. The gardens make use of
parterres, water and fountains complemented by avenues of trees, hedges and statuary. Important influences on the development of these more formal gardens were those from England and the wider Mediterranean area; ideas introduced by those able to enjoy the Grand Tour and gardeners traveling to gather knowledge of plants and their habitats around Europe as well as the rest of the world. In the last twenty years there has been a resurgence of interest in gardens and gardening in Italy not only in re-establishing these historic gardens but also in establishing gardens for pleasure not only for growing herbs and kitchen produce. It was then time to reveal the winner of the Fuchsia competition. In third place was Jack Patterson,
OPEN GARDENS JUNE The Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club held its annual Open Gardens Weekend, in Leigh, on the 20�� and 21�� June. We had 13 gardens open for business, all of them very different. This year we produced a leaflet containing a map of the whereabouts of the gardens and a description of each one which proved to be very useful. We had gardens with beautiful ponds; stunning views; herbaceous borders; prairie planting; raised vegetable beds; wildflower meadows; ducks and chickens and perhaps best of all a visit to the Tea Room in the village hall where the
closely followed by Kate Patterson in second place with Tom Ashdown in first place with a magnificent specimen. What was the key to his success? Was it the quiet chat of encouragement each day? or the gentle tones of Radio 3? Or was it something more subtle such as Abbey Radio 104 or even a snippet of The Archers? Or just LUCK!! Congratulations to Tom and thanks to Sue Dona for her talk. Michele Aldhouse
Chetnole m e m b e r s served a tempting array of cakes made by all members. We were lucky with the weather and despite many other local events we drew a good crowd. We were able to hand over a cheque for £1000 to Scope,Thorngrove Garden Centre, which works with Disabled people, to help towards the equipping of a new greenhouse. Morag Orchard wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
TUESDAY CLUB - JULY Our programme said that we were going to have a talk on recycling this month but instead we were greeted by a very familiar face, that of John Tuke, who had come to give his talk, postponed from last year, on life as a village Doctor. John’s father had trained as a Doctor, but had also been in the Merchant Navy and returned to this in the 2ⁿ� World War. His mother was Australian and died very young leaving his father with three young children to look after so John was packed off to boarding school. Meantime the family had been evacuated from Bournemouth to Winterborne Stickland, thus starting a long association with Dorset. Whilst at school he decided on medicine and managed to pass the requisite exams, but before starting on medicine he decided to have a year off doing sheep farming in Australia, which he found a marvellous experience. John qualified as a doctor at St Thomas’s specialising in obstetrics and after one trying
LEIGH DISCUSSION CLUB – JUNE For our June outing about forty of us made our own way to the quay side at Poole where, laden with our picnics, we all boarded a boat for a sight seeing trip along the Dorset coast. We went out through the harbour past Brownsea Island and turning westward we could see the dunes and the sandy beach of Studland. By this time we were realising it was much windier than we thought on the quay side, but we soon acclimatise and most of us stayed on the top of the boat in the open. The next sight we saw was Old Harry Rocks, very impressive from that close.
delivery, desperate for a smoke and having no matches he begged a match from a girl who later became his wife, Judy. He then took a job in obstetrics at Bournemouth hospital and went on to qualify as a GP. His first post as a GP was at Wareham and then he moved to Sherborne where he treated many Leigh residents; he remained here until he retired. His time at Sherborne included operating twice a week and being Doctor to the Girl’s School where he met many famous pupils. We had an interesting afternoon learning more about the past life of a well known Leigh resident.
In September we welcome back EDDIE UPTON TALKING ABOUT DORSET SONGS and doubtless singing some too and in October we have Edward Ramsbottom with a talk entitled from GUNS TO ROSES. If you would like to hear what the connection is please join us, full details of our meetings in the calendar. Sylvia Bryan
Then onwards to Dancing Ledge and St Aldhelm’s Point. At the furthest point of the trip we saw some caves that had been formed by the sea eroding away the rock forming the cliffs. The captain of the boat reversed up to the biggest of these where we could see nesting puffins and guillemots, which took no notice of us at all. On the way back we also saw how the layers of rock had been laid down over millions of years and as we turned past Old Harry we enjoyed the most amazing red sunset all the way back to the quayside at Poole. Angela Sargent
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IPAD CLUB IN YETMINSTER An iPad Club is starting in the Trim Room in the Jubilee Hall in Yetminster in September. This is a fun way to explore all aspects of your iPad, from the basics of emails, internet and photos, to discovering the astonishing potential of this device. It’s a great way to keep in touch with friends and relatives, wherever they live. There are seven sessions this autumn starting on Thursday September 3rd, 10am-12pm and every 1st and 3rd Thursday morning thereafter until December 3rd. The charge for this club is just £42 and there will be a break for refreshments with a maximum of 10 places. I love running these clubs - working with a small group is fun and a great opportunity to share ideas with others and meet new people. A number of local ladies enjoyed coming to a Tuesday morning iPad club in the snug of the Chetnole Inn in the Spring so much that they want to keep going in September. This ‘improvers' group will be held in my home in Yetminster on 2nd and 4th Tuesday mornings from 8�� September. Let me know if you would be interested in joining this club instead, however we are filling up fast. I got my first iPad in February last year and it was a revelation. Initially I helped my colleagues at Leweston get to grips with using iPads in the library and the classroom. Since then I have helped people of all ages and walks of life master the basics and then find ways in which the iPad can be used to fit in with their hobbies and lifestyle. Standard iPads are priced from £200 up to £320 or more depending on size and model,
handbag sized mini or larger iPad Air. Sometimes it’s possible to snap up a bargain with secondhand or older model, providing you know what you are buying. They can be bought from Apple shops (Exeter, Bristol, Bath), Apple online or Amazon, John Lewis, Argos and Currys for example. Once you’ve got your iPad, there's no need to buy lots of costly extras although it’s sensible to get a protective case. After this there’s plenty to do for free and many paid features are under £5. Lots of my customers enjoy using Dorset Library Resources on their iPads, including borrowing ebooks, audiobooks and magazines, and this is completely free of charge. You will need to be able to use the internet at home to with your iPad. If you already have broadband for a home computer, you need to check that you are also set up for WiFi so that you can use your iPad. Please do get in touch if you would like to book or have any questions. Individual/shared lessons are also available and I work with local businesses, especially artists and galleries, on all sorts of topics from working on the go, to sprucing up their online presence with effective websites, Twitter, Facebook pages and great photos. Anne King, 01935 872470, www.ipadery.co.uk
YETMINSTER TABLE TENNIS CLUB IS CHANGING!! Starting on Monday 7�� September, our weekly club sessions will be held from 10am to 12-midday. So if you feel like getting some exercise to kick-start your week, come and join us for a relaxed friendly time at: ‘The Scout Hut’ Sussex Farm Way, Brister End Every Monday morning at 10am. Only £2.50 per session and your first visit free of charge. For more details ring: 01935 873374 wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
THE YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART AND CRAFT SOCIETY
The 2015 Summer Show Just a few weeks ago we all read about the garden society so dispirited by the lack of entries that it allowed members to buy produce from the local supermarket. The organisers would have been even more dispirited if they had visited St Andrew's Hall on Saturday afternoon on August 15th where they would have seen the magnificent display put on by the residents of Yetminster and Ryme. It was all the more amazing given the weather. The Friday before the show it never stopped raining which made vegetable and fruit picking very difficult and caused flowers to droop and wilt. Fortunately Saturday dawned bright and sunny. The hall was decked with high quality fruit and vegetables, beautiful
flowers and stunning floral art. There was an impressive display of photography and artwork and exquisite needlework and craftwork. And the baking! There were cakes that even Mary Berry would have been proud to produce. Everyone in the Yetminster and Ryme community should be very proud of the quality of the exhibits that our residents produced. We have some seriously talented and creative people living amongst us and a lot of very dedicated gardeners. Residents turned out in force to support all this hard work, and to enjoy the delicious home-made cakes that were being served. We had a record number of visitors and hope to see many of them again next year, perhaps as first-time exhibitors.
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PRIZE WINNERS Brian Rowsell: Most Points in All Adult Classes and Most Points in Vegetables and Fruit Colin King: Best Entry in Vegetables and Fruit Elizabeth Clothier: Best Entry and Most Points in Flowers Daphne Barfoot: Best Entry and Most Points in Floral Art Jessica Crocker: Most Points in Cookery, Jams & Preserves Mandy Beaton: Best Entry in Cookery, Jams & Preserves Anne Gillard: Most Points in Needlework Sara Foster: Most Points in Other Craftwork
DATES FOR YOUR AUTUMN DIARY 8�� September we off to ‘SCULPTURE BY THE LAKES’, an oasis for art lovers and collectors alike created by renowned sculptor Simon Gudgeon. We will be spending the afternoon there and enjoying a picnic, hopefully in the sunshine. 17�� September we are taking the train to MAGNA FLORA IN SALISBURY where over 500 flower arrangers, one of whom is
Beryl Lawrence: Best Entry in Needlework Beryl Lawrence: Best Group Entry in Craftwork Valerie Bamber: Best Entry in Painting & Drawing Nick Foster: Most Points in Photography Barrie Allington: Best Entry in Photography Reuben Crocker, Tamsin King and Alfie Day: Most Points in Classes 8 & Under Alfie Day: Best Entry in Classes 8 & Under Niamh Evans: Most Points in Classes 9-15 Oscar Crocker and Billy Greenwood: Best Entry in Classes 9-15
Yetminster's Philippa Louden, will be filling the cathedral with a mix of spectacular contemporary, traditional and interpretative displays inspired by Magna Carta. If you would like to find out more about the society and our upcoming programme, email pandy.brown@btinternet.com Carol Debell wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk
Regular Meetings…. Every Mon Table tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga
Every Tue
9.30-12.30pm 9.30-10.30am
Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall
Leigh Short Mat Bowls Just Gym Gymnastic class
2-5pm 4.15-6.30pm
Leigh Village Hall St Andrew’s Primary School
Yetminster Table Tennis Club Yetminster Bell Ringers
10-12noon 7.30pm-10pm
Scout Hut, Yetminster St Andrew's Church
Topsy Turvy Toddlers 9-11.30am Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm
St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Village Hall
Beginners Pilates Beavers (in term)
1.30 & 2.35pm 6 - 7pm
Chetnole Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster
10-12 noon 10.30-11.30am
Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall
3pm (until Oct) 3.15 pm-4.05pm
Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew's Primary School
Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term)
Zumba 4pm Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5pm summer only
Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Playing Fields
Croquet
5pm summer only
Church Farm, Hermiatge
Junior WV Players (in term) Beginners yoga
6.30-7.45pm 7pm
Scout Hut Yetminster St Andrew’s Primary School
7-10pm 9.30-10.30am
St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall
Advanced Pilates Pear Tree Baby & Toddler
10am 1.30-3pm
Chetnole Village Hall Pear Tree Preschool
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)
2-5pm 5.45-7pm
St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Trim Room, Yetminster
Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides
5.45-7pm 7-8.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Cubs Leigh Short Mat Bowls
6.30-8pm 7-10pm
Scout Hut, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall
Chetnole Community Choir Table Tennis
7.30 pm 9.30-12.30pm
Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall
Croquet Club (May - Oct) Beavers (in term)
3pm 6-7pm
Yetminster Sports Club Scout Hut Yetminster
Every Sat
Croquet Irish Dancers
3pm 10.15 am
Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Every Sun
Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Every Thur Fitsteps
Every Fri
Chetnole Playing Fields
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REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS
…Events & Activities 1st Mon
Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club
7:30pm
Chetnole Village Hall
1st Tue
Leigh Discussion Club (wint)
7.30 - 10.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)
7pm
Church Hall, Yetminster
Tuesday Club
2.30 - 4pm
Leigh Village Hall
Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.
7.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Senior Winter Lunch Outings
7.30pm
Sue Footner 873610
(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion
3rd Tues
Rest & Welcome Pub
WV Women's Group
7.30pm
Gable Court
Wriggle Valley Lunch Club
12.15 - 3pm
Leigh Village Hall
Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths
7.30pm
Leigh Village Hall
Last Tues
Leigh Women's Institute
7.30 - 11pm
Leigh Village Hall
1st Wed
Yetminster Senior Citizens
3pm
The Meadens
Batcombe Coffee Morning
11am
tba
Coffee Beans Coffee Morning
10-12noon
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
Yetminster Historical Society
2.30pm
Yetminster Jubilee Hall
2nd Wed
2 - 3pm
The Cross, Leigh
2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study
Police Support Unit
7.30pm
Venue contact 872342
3rd Wed
District Council Ward Surgery
11am - 12noon
Old School Gallery, Yetminster
Last Wed
Woodland Wednesdays
12.45-2.45pm
Pogles Wood nr Leigh
[not Aug & Dec]
Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC
Police Community Support
Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library
Bridport Mobile Library
Wed - Sat
Friary Shop
1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers
By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm
St.Andrew's Primary School
11.15am
Church Lane, Hermitage
11.50am
Shearstones, Yetminster
2pm
Stonyacres, Yetminster
10.55 am
Carpenters' Arms, Leigh
11.30pm
St Peter’s Church, Chetnole
2.30 - 4.30pm
The Friary, Hilfield
6.30 - 8pm
Old School Gallery, Yet
2nd Thu/alt mth
Chetnole & Stockwood PC
8pm
Chetnole Village Hall
Last Thurs
Yetminster Fair Association
7:30 PM
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REGULAR EVENTS
2nd Tues
BATCOMBE WD/D/15/001144 01/06/2015 NEWLANDS COTTAGE, WRIGGLE RIVER LANE – Request for Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s) 1, 2 & 3 of Planning Approval WD/D/14/001755. (Compliance with Conditions). Approved 28 May 15.
CHETNOLE WD/D/15/001477 29/07/2015 THE OLD FORGE, MILL LANE – Refurbishment, partial WD/D/15/001478 demolition and two storey extension (Full & Listed Building Consent). No Decision. WD/D/15/001505 14/07/2015 LAND TO THE SOUTH OF NICKS NEST, BATCOME LANE Outline application for the erection of one dwelling & garage together with associated vehicular access (Outline). No Decision. WD/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW VIEW AND BLOSSOM HILL, WD/D/15/000694 STOCKWOOD ROAD – Application to revoke Section 106 Agreement dated 18.3.1981 (Modification and Discharge of Planning O) and erect 2no. traditional dwellinghouses with double garages (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/000752 20/04/2015 THE BARN, NEALS LANE – conversion of barn to a dwelling (Full). Approved 3 Jul 15.
HERMITAGE & HILFIELD WD/D/15/001024 30/04/2015 SUNNYSIDE FARM, HERMITAGE, HOLNEST – Extend pond & create access track (Retrospective) (Full). Approved 25 Jun 15.
LEIGH WD/D/15/001561 11/08/2015 ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, CHETNOLE ROAD – Erect storage shed (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001665 29/06/2015 OLD DAIRY COTTAGE, CHURCH FARM - Change of Old Dairy Cottage from a unit of holiday accommodation to a dwelling (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001144 01/06/2015 EVERDENE, TOTNELL – Replacement dwelling with self-contained annex & new garage/workshop with storage over (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001342 25/06/2015 THE SMITHY, TOTNELL, VERDENE, TOTNELL – Replace a section of outbuilding with new ancillary accommodation (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001031 24/06/2015 6 ST ANDREWS CLOSE - Erect rear extension (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)). Approved 10 Aug 15. WD/D/15/001268 15/06/2015 FRAMPTON FARM, CHETNOLE ROAD - Erection of multipurpose agricultural/equestrian building (re-submission of WD/D/15/000510) (Full). Approved 5 Aug 15.
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PLANNING
WD/D/15/000541 24/04/2015 CARPENTERS ARMS, CHETNOLE ROAD - Conversion of the Carpenters Arms from one to two residential units & internal alterations (retrospective) (Full). Approved 22 Jul 15.
MELBURY BUBB WD/D/15/001067 05/05/2015 WOOLCOMBE HAYS - Internal & external alterations (Listed Building Consent). Approved 3 July 15. WD/D/14/003347 24/12/2014 MELBURY BUBB MANOR, BUBB LANE– Request for confirmation of compliance with Condition 3 of planning approval WD/D/14/002025 (Compliance with Conditions). Under consideration.
RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/15/000863 08/07/2015 OLD COURT HOUSE, RYME ROAD – Extend annex called Orchard Cottage. Build conservatory & WC against studio building both in the garden of the Old Court House (Full). No Decision. WD/D/15/001125 27/05/2015 CASWELL FARM, COMMON LANE - Amendment to Planning Permission reference 1/D/13/000242 - Revised site layout, revised racking and fence details. (Non-material Amendment). Approved 3 Jul 15. WD/D/15/000852 07/04/2015 LAND WEST OF DOWNFIELD – Demolition of agricultural building and garages, erection of up to 5 dwellings and alterations to existing access (Outline). Refused. WD/D/15/000401 09/03/2015 CUCKOOS NEST, CUCKOO HILL LIVERY STABLES, CUCKOO HILL, RYME INTRINSECA – Temporary consent for planning permission or the retention of the Chalet (1/D/10/001784) for a period of 2 years to allow time to complete the sale of Cuckoo Hill Livery Stables and for planning permission 1/D/11/001849 to be fully completed. Full. Approved 19 Jun 15. WD/D/15/000266 24/02/2015 TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST 6766, LOWER HOLT FARM TO JNA37, BELOW PRINCESS MELBURY OSMOND – Replace the existing 17.4m mast (2 antennas) and 2 cabinets with 17.85m mast (6 antennas and 2 x 0.3m dishes) and 2 cabinets – shared use; Telefonica and Vodafone. Full. Approved 5 Aug 15.
YETMINSTER WD/CA/15/001669 06/08/2015 THE OAK HOUSE, CUCKOO HILL - Demolition of existing dilapidated outbuilding and erection of garden machinery/log store. (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001456 14/07/2015 12 ST OSMUND CLOSE - Erect a single storey extension (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/000268 26/06/2015 THE MILL HOUSE, DOWNS LANE - The replace the existing 17.5m mast (3 antennas) and 1 cabinate with a 18m mast (6 X 0.6m antennas and 1 X 0.3m dish) and 2 cabinets - shared use; Telefonica and Vodafone. (Full). No Decision.
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The Benefice Church Services for April WD/CA/15/001468 09/06/2015 OAK HOUSE STORES LTD, HIGH STREET - Change of use from mixed use A1 & C3 (shop and residential) to C3 residential use only (Change of Use). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001224 19/05/2015 2 WILLOW FARM COTTAGES, BRISTER END - Insertion of new window to front elevation above existing Porch (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001175 19/05/2015 BINGERS, RYME ROAD – Change of use from Agricultural WD/D/15/001225 to Equine with proposed sensory access path (Full). Extension to existing dwelling, demolition of existing garage, new build gym and store, new build garage and alterations to gradient of entrance drive. (Full). No Decision. WD/CA/15/001197 19/05/2015 THE OLD COURT HOUSE, HIGH STREET – Request for confirmation of compliance of planning conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 & of planning approval WD/D/14/000548 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision. WD/D/15/000815 01/04/2015 LAND ADJACENT TO MILL LANE - Erect detached dwelling and associated parking (Full). Under consideration. Important Notice on the dorsetforyou Planning website: THE PLANNING ADMINISTRATION TEAM IS CURRENTLY DEALING WITH A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS AND, AS A RESULT, THERE IS A CURRENT DELAY IN VALIDATION OF APPROXIMATELY FOUR WEEKS. THERE IS MORE ON THIS SUBJECT ON THE WEBSITE. The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 30 September 2015, the meetings start 2.15 in 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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WVM INFO
MPs and District Councillors serving you 2015 Oliver Letwin Conservative MP West Dorset House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Advice surgeries Angela Charles, email: Tel: 01308 456891 District Councillor for Frome Valley Ward Leigh, Batcombe, Hermitage, Hillfield, Melbury Bubb, Melbury Osmond, Melbury Sampford, Cattistock, Chilfrome, Frome St Quinton, Sydling St Nicholas, Chalmington, Chantmarle, Holywell & Evershot Cllr Mary Penfold, 8 Waterside, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NY Tel: 01300341545 Email: cllrm.penfold@westdorsetdc.gov.uk or marypenfold8@gmail.com
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WVM Advertisers’ register September Advertiser ART & ANTIQUES Ark Village Muddy Waters Metal Art Old School Gallery Steve's Clocks BED & BREAKFAST Fourwinds, Chetnole Hound House, Yetminster Tarks Hill View CARE HOMES Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh
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CARS & VANS, HIRING & SERVICING
Addison Motors, Leigh Autotech Garage Services Brotherwood Automobility George Horn, Man & a small Van NS Autos, Dorchester Rd Thornford Transmissions West Country Cars CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd Steve White COMPUTERS & IT DMDH Computers iPadery PC Problems PC-Zone Services & Repairs PDC Computing Proof Reader Services EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery CIAO Italian Courses Lower Covey Montessori Nursery EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Marquee Hire Co. Thornford Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall FINANCIAL SERVICES 123 Bookkeeping Services 4 Shires Asset Management Bill Craster, Tax Accountant Dorset Trading Standards FOOD, DRINK & CATERING Bradford Abbas Village Store The Chippy Van Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café SPAR, Stores & P.O., Yetminster Thomas J Fudge Wriggle Valley Brewery
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Advertiser FUNERAL SERVICES WS Brister & Son Grassby Funeral Services AJ Wakely & Sons
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GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE
Bailey Ridge Plants Digger Hire, Yetminster Dorset Stabling Buildings Dragonswood timber products Dry Stone Walling & Paving Everything Green Express Equipment Centre Garden Maintenance & Pruning Geoff Collins Green Man Garden Services Hay & Straw Sales Hollick Gardening & Handyman KDS Garden Machinery Repair Knighton Countryside Mgmt Komit Kompost The Log Man M&S Welding Malcolm Dunning gardening Paul Hambidge Contractors Queen Thorne Landscapes Tony Perrett Fencing Pestwright & Mole Catcher RGB Stonemason-headstones etc Wriggle Valley Fencing HEALTH & WELL BEING Abbey Hearing Clinic Acupuncture Alexander Technique Beauty Barn Beauty Treatments, Amy Wood Counselling Services Fusion Fostering Phoenix Physique Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy Robert Frith, Optometrists Georgie's Hair & Beauty Jane Redfern Spiritual Development Circle Yetminster Health Centre HOME-BUILD & MAINTENANCE AD Renovations J Bennett Joinery Blooming Hill Services - Heating Bowring Building Contractors John Butler Master Thatcher Ian Crossland, Property Maint. Dorset Plasterers Elite Estates Fournier Ltd
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Advertiser Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing M Harris Builder AR Hillier Steve Jones Carpentry & Joinery Knott Roofing Lawrence Electricals Mark O'Sullivan Handyman Neal Electrical Services Nick Cheesman, Building Contract. Parks Roofing & Building Ltd "R" Plumbing Works Roofing Gear Sellick & Saxton Spearbuild Tom Humphrey Building BA Wallbridge Plumb. & Heat. Wayne Timmins Decorator Westcountry Electrics HOME & INTERIORS Steve Bane fabrics Flyscreens KC Decorators Intoto Kitchens Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Ovenu - oven cleaning Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmley Carpets Professional Ironing service Trevor Winter, Telephone Eng. Upstairs Downstairs West Country Tiling LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Mobile Dog Grooming Unit Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port PROPERTY Stockwood Lettings PUBLIC HOUSES & HOTELS Chetnole Inn King’s Arms SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Flowers Farm Trout Lakes TAXIS & HIRE CARS SJ Executive Cars A2B Distance Travel
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