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Easter chicks on the Lim RESIDENTS and visitors of Lyme Regis have delighted at seeing ducklings arrive on the River Lim this spring, including this family of 13, but will mum manage to protect them from predators? See page 17 for full story Photo by Richard Austin
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CHARMOUTH Post Office, one of the oldest in the country, is to close on Wednesday, May 22 and as of yet no plans have been put in place to relocate the service. There has been a post office in Charmouth for 224 years and for the past 20 years the facility has been run by Steve and Gill Pile in the centre of the village. Mr Pile, 70, has wanted to retire for six years but put his retirement on hold whilst negotiations have continued with Post Office Ltd. to find a successor. Discussions have taken place with other businesses in Charmouth but to no avail and Mr and Mrs Pile are still hoping that some post office services may be available as an ‘outreach’ service as in other areas where post offices have closed. With no other banking or free cash facility in the village, it is feared that the closure of the post office will have a detrimental effect on local businesses. After announcing that the post office would close in May, Mr Pile described the manner. in which Post Office Ltd. had dealt with the pending closure was “disgraceful”. REPORT, PAGE 8
Uplyme raises funds for air ambulance site
FOLLOWING a successful fundraising campaign, Uplyme will soon have a night landing site for the air ambulance service. Residents were invited to an open event last week to learn more about the night landing site, where cheques were also presented by organisations and individuals who have supported the campaign. REPORT, PAGE 9
SIXTEEN TO STAND FOR TOWN COUNCIL ELECTION IN MAY
LYME Regis will go to the polls on Thursday, May 2 as 16 candidates have put themselves forward for election to the town council.
The 16 candidates were announced last Thursday and will compete for 14 available seats in the first full town council election
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for eight years. The current Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, will stand for re-election, as well as existing town councillors John Broom, Richard Doney, Brian Larcombe MBE, Sean Larcombe,
Steve Miller, Cheryl Reynolds, Jeff Scowen, Graham Turner and Stan Williams. New candidates are Belinda Bawden, David Sarson, Kelsey Ellis, Leon Howe, David Ruffle and Gillian Stammers. Kelsey Ellis, aged 19, is the youngest daughter of the mayor. If both are elected they will be the
first mother and daughter duo to sit on the town council. Kelsey will also become the youngest ever town councillor in Lyme. Most candidates have not stood under a political party. John Broom, Stan Williams and David Sarson have listed themselves as independent and Leon Howe, CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
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Election candidates announced LYME AND UPLYME HEAD TO THE POLLS BUT ONLY SEVEN CANDIDATES STAND IN CHARMOUTH CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE aged 20 – the youngest son of former town councillor Rikey Austin – is standing as a Labour candidate. Existing town councillors not seeking reelection are Derek Hallett, Pat Hicks, former mayor Owen Lovell and Patrick Ridley. ■ ELECTION candidates to represent Lyme Regis and Charmouth on the new unitary authority were also announced last week. The first election for the new Dorset Council, which came into force on April 1 replacing the former district and county councils, will be also be held on May 2. Four candidates will stand for the one Lyme Regis and Charmouth seat. They are Rikey Austin (Labour), Cheryl Reynolds (independent), Rob Smith (Green Party), and Daryl Turner (Conservative). Daryl Turner represented the Marshwood Vale for Dorset County Council and Lyme and Charmouth for West Dorset District Council. He is currently Dorset Council’s Shadow Executive member and portfolio holder for the Environment, Roads & Parks. His sister Cheryl Reynolds also represented Lyme and Charmouth at district level and sits on Lyme Regis Town Council. Intense rivalry between the siblings has already come to the public fore, after Councillor Turner submitted a formal complaint to the monitoring officer about Councillor Reynolds’ behaviour, which she described as a “smear campaign” in the run up to the election. She was found to be in breach of the code of conduct on two counts and has since made a public apology. Rikey Austin, who owns Alice’s Bear Shop and Teddy Bear & Doll Hospital, previously sat on Lyme Regis Town Council from 2011 to
2015. Rob Smith is a member of the Plastic Free Lyme Regis campaign group. ■ IN Uplyme, 11 candidates have put themselves forward for 10 available seats on the parish council. All existing parish councillors are seeking re-election. This includes current chairman Chris James and members John Duffin, Paulene Frost, Barbara Kidson, Brian Mason, David Ostler, Neil Pullinger, Colin Pratt, Andrew Turner and Rebecca Turner. The only new candidate is Bill Trundley, who lives in Timber Hill, Lyme Regis. ■ THE leader of East Devon District Council, Ian Thomas, will face competition from Sarah Birnie for his Trinity ward seat in the upcoming elections. Conservative Mr Thomas has represented the Trinity ward, which comprises of Uplyme, Rousdon, Combpyne and Axmouth, since 2009 and was elected leader of the district council in 2018. He will go head-to-head with Labour candidate Sarah Birnie in the May 2 district council elections. ■ ONLY seven candidates have put themselves forward for the 11 seats at Charmouth Parish Council, meaning there will be no election in the village. The seven candidates include existing council chairman Peter Noel and fellow existing councillors Judy Fellingham, Paul Oatway, Martin Sayers, Judith Sheppard and Kay Soloman. The only new candidate is Maralyn Hinxman. Those not seeking re-election are David Clifford and Gerry Bearpark. All seven candidates will automatically take up office on May 2.
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■ FORMER Lyme Regis town councillors Lucy Campbell and Mark Gage hope to move their political careers to Bridport in the upcoming local elections. Both have put themselves forward as Labour candidates for the Bridport South ward of the town council. Mr Gage will also be contesting the Bridport seat on the new Dorset Council, while Miss Campbell will stand for the Eggardon ward, just outside Bridport. Don’t miss LymeOnline’s election special on April 26 to read all about the candidates or visit lyme-online.co.uk/election-news
Men’s Shed concept comes to Lyme LYME Regis Development Trust has just received a grant for £7,050 from section 106 funding, allowing it to press ahead with the creation of an exciting new amenity for the community. The Men’s Shed concept originated in Australia and is now spreading throughout the UK. It's a simple idea - equip a shed with state-of-the-art carpentry tools and allow men (and women!) of a certain age loose. It may be a simple idea but pays dividends on several levels, providing a social hub and sense of community for older men and women, while providing a valuable resource for the town. There will also be classes in basic skills and wood-turning at heavily subsidised rates. It will be a few months before the shed will be up and running and volunteers are needed to erect and fit out the building. Anyone interested in helping should contact Chris Tipping by emailing propertymanager@lrdt.co.uk
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Change of name for lifeboat guild LYME Regis and Charmouth RNLI Guild has changed its name to better reflect its fundraising efforts. After decades as the guild – which raises funds for the RNLI and organises Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week – members agreed to change the organisation’s name to Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters Group. The decision was made at the group’s annual general meeting on Wednesday, where chairman Ken Lavery said the old name “does not tell people what we are about”. Members voted for the name change and now plan to hold an open day at the lifeboat station in a bid to raise the profile of the group and attract new members. Speaking at the AGM, Mr Lavery praised a “superb” committee and said plans were now underway for a “better than ever” Lifeboat Week this summer, with many old and new events. Treasurer Brian Cursley reported that the group had raised a total of £66,806 for the life-saving charity during 2018, including £35,152 during Lifeboat Week. He said: “It has been an extremely good year, and all down to our volunteers.” The meeting heard that takings at the lifeboat shop on the Cobb totalled £138,203 and it had been the best performing RNLI shop not attached to a museum or visitor experience centre. Lifeboat operations manager Nick Marks told the meeting that the volunteer crew members had answered 40 emergency calls during the year. Analysis of the ‘shouts’ showed that most involved missing persons, people cut off by the tide, and broken down vessels. Mr Marks said that because there were locations between Lyme Regis and Golden Cap where the lifeboat could not be beached, crew members had to swim ashore to reach people in trouble. He said the question of getting an additional, much smaller boat for use in such situations was being investigated. Guest speaker at the AGM was Steve HockingsThompson, coxswain with the RNLI lifeboat at Exmouth. He described in detail the qualities of the £2.3million Shannon class lifeboat now stationed at Exmouth and due to make an appearance during Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis.
Lyme resident publishes book of ‘Po-whims’ LYME Regis resident Jim Morgan has published a book of poetry. The book, cleverly named ‘Po-whims’, is the result of some 60 years of writing poetry. Born in 1925, Jim grew up in London and left school aged 13. During the war he was initially conscripted as a Bevin Boy and worked in the mines at Mountain Ash. Later, in the Army, he was posted to India and Palestine. After 25 years in the civil service in London, Jim retired to Lyme Regis with his wife Joan in 1987. Writing poetry has been a lifelong interest and his book ‘Po-whims’ includes verse on a wide variety of topics, everything from politics and religion to modern technology and everyday thoughts.
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Rich to serve on both lifeboat and fire crews LIFEBOAT volunteer Rich Tilley is expected to be doubly busy after qualifying as a sea-going member and passing out as a retained firefighter in the same week. Rich (pictured right) fully qualified as a seagoing member of the volunteer lifeboat crew last Tuesday, before passing out as a retained firefighter with Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service just three days later. He will now serve on Lyme Regis fire crew as well as carrying out his lifeboat duties and being a full-time graphic designer, based at offices in the Town Mill, and father. Rich is thought to be the first person to serve with both emergency services in Lyme Regis. He commented: “It was quite a week and I am over the moon at joining the fire and rescue service and dearly want to continue as a volunteer with the lifeboat.” Lifeboat operations manager Nick Marks added: “We are very happy to keep Rich as a sea-going member of our crew and now wait to see how the varying shift patterns will work.”
Hair salon raising funds for charity HAIR salon Along Came Polly in Drakes Way, Lyme Regis, will be raising funds for AMMF – the cholangiocarcinoma charity, which supports those suffering this rare form of liver cancer that occurs in the bile ducts. The salon will be offering free washes and blow drys on Friday, April 26, with all donations going to AMMF. To book call 01297 442750.
Lyme raises £888 for Daffodil Appeal A STREET collection in Lyme Regis raised £888.52 towards this year’s Great Daffodil Appeal. A spokesperson from Marie Curie said: “An excellent total - thank you to all the volunteer team and those who kindly donated to this annual collection.”
Mayor to host charity bingo night THE Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, will host an Easter bingo on Monday, April 15 at the Woodmead Halls. Eyes down at 8pm with all proceeds going to the mayor’s chosen charity of the year - St Michael’s Parish Church Tower Fund.
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Auction raises £3,800 for cancer support group A CHARITY auction raised £3,812.21 to provide services and support for those in the Lyme Regis and Axminster areas affected by cancer. More than 50 people attended the event, organised by Axminster and Lyme Regis Cancer Support. The auction was held at Lyme Regis Golf Club with local TV auctioneer, Graham Barton, taking guests through 45 lots, ranging from ice cream and cakes to an iPad and a week’s holiday in Scotland.
Former Woodroffe pupil is ‘Student Star’ FORMER Woodroffe School student Cecilia Bawden received a prestigious prize at the Rock Star Awards 2019, held in Bournemouth. Bournemouth University has sponsored the Rockstar Awards since the first ceremony in 2012, celebrating young and inspirational people aged from Dorset and Hampshire who always go above and beyond.
Cecilia, a third year midwifery student, received the ‘Student Star’ award, which attracts nominations for those felt to have made strong academic progress and are either involved themselves in charitable or extracurricular activities, or have excelled despite the odds not always being in their favour.
Boylos receives plastic free award Inspiring session for art society Police warn of counterfeit notes
BOYLOS Watersports on Lyme Regis seafront is the latest local business to receive a Plastic Free Champions Award from charity Surfers Against Sewage. With a business so closely connected to the ocean, staff at Boylos – which is owned by local couple Murray and Ellie Saunders – were inspired by the BBC’s recent documentary ‘Blue Planet II’ to take action to tackle plastic waste.
LYME Regis Art Society’s final demonstrator of the spring season, James Budden, created a stunning portrait that captured not only the likeness but the very essence of his sitter in just half an hour. For details of future society events, visit www.lymeregisartssociety.org.uk
POLICE are warning businesses and members of the public to be vigilant following a number of reports of attempts to use counterfeit notes in Dorset. Since the start of the year, Dorset Police has received more than 40 reports of incidents involving suspected counterfeit notes across the county.
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Popular Sausage & Cider Festival returns LYME Regis Football Club is looking forward to its biggest fundraiser of the year – the annual Sausage & Cider Festival, which is set to return on Saturday, July 6. The festival has been held annually at the Davey Fort ground in Charmouth Road since 2007, raising about £5,000 for the football club each year. Organisers hope this year’s event will be their “biggest and best yet”, with the festival having already attracted significant interest on social media.
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Scouts lead the way on Easter break expedition MEMBERS of the 1st Lym Valley Scout Group took part in an expedition last weekend as part of their ‘Outdoors’ challenge. Independently of leaders, they travelled from Uplyme Scout Hut to Sid Vale’s campsite, just outside of Salcombe Regis, by foot and by bus. On arrival they took part in activities including axe skills, cooking, archery, pioneering and a night time walk.
Museum hoping to recruit volunteers for summer LYME Regis Museum is looking for enthusiastic people who love the town and its history to join a variety of roles within its team of dedicated volunteers. A Volunteer Open Day will be held on Wednesday, April 24 for all those interested to meet some of the current volunteers and learn more about what a volunteering role has to offer.
LYME Regis will soon be heading to the polls to elect members of the town and new unitary authorities, and today (Friday, April 12) is your last chance to register to vote. Last year the country celebrated 100 years since women were first given the vote, but in the 2017 General Election, 37 per cent of women didn’t use it. The figures are even worse for young people, with 57 per cent of those between the ages of 18-24 not voting in the 2017 election. The turnout at local elections has been notoriously low for years. Just over one in three registered voters took part in local elections held in 2018 and there were some areas of the UK where it was barely one in four. The apathy towards politics is easy to understand in recent times and, particularly with local elections, many think the result won’t make any difference. But if you care about housing, education, recycling, leisure facilities, transport and libraries - just to name a few - the result of local elections can have a real impact on your life. Please register to vote by midnight tonight at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote and have a say on your future at the May 2 elections! Nominations for the local elections were announced last Thursday morning and the LymeOnline website was first to break the news. I had to upload the story on my mobile phone while tucking into a full English at Scott Rowe’s business breakfast in Axminster, supporting the ARC counselling service. It’s not been a great week for the waistband. Later that day I popped down to Lyme’s vegetarian bistro Tierra Kitchen to try a few light bites from their new menu.
The restaurant has been given a fresh, new look complete with deli counter and shop section selling its own range of products - see page 12. The following morning another fry up was on the menu as we hosted the annual BIG Breakfast for Cancer Research UK. I was too busy waitressing for more than 100 supporters to tuck into the full English although I did manage to sneak more than my fair share of hash browns! Thanks to all who supported the event - we raised £1,100 for Cancer Research UK, bringing us to almost £160,000 raised since forming the branch in 2018 (see page 10). And it doesn’t stop there - tonight I’ll be tucking into dinner at the mayor’s annual Civic Night (hopefully I’ll get to dance some of it off, too!) and on Sunday I’ll be serving up roast dinner for the football club’s regular Sunday Lunch Club (fully booked, I’m afraid). After all this eating I could probably do with a check-up. Luckily, local nurse Sally Cable will be offering free blood pressure checks for the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis’ annual Stroke Awareness Day tomorrow (Saturday, April 13). As well as raising awareness, the Rotary will be collecting for the Stroke Association - another cause close to my heart - so please pop along to the Fortnam, Smith & Banwell offices in Broad Street from 10am for your free check.
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Donate old or foreign B Sharp offering work currency to Rotary Club experience opportunities THE Rotary Club of Lyme Regis is collecting old notes and coins, foreign currency and ink jet printer cartridges to raise funds for good causes. Collection boxes are available at the Royal Lion Hotel, Serendip and Martin Diplock Estate Agents in Broad Street, Lyme Regis, and at Fortnam, Smith & Banwell Estate Agents in Charmouth.
LYME Regis-based music charity B Sharp is offering unique opportunities to young people who want to gain work experience and develop their skills in music leadership, music production and event management. For details email ruthcohen@bsharp.org.uk or phone 07947 334 138.
Play to raise funds for Syrian family THE next fundraiser for Uplyme Community Sponsorship Scheme, which aims to resettle a Syrian refugee family in the area, will be a one-woman play, written and performed by former West Dorset resident, Catherine Dyson, at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis. The show, called ‘Transporter’, will explore the issues of identity, difference and migration from the perspective of a 13 year-old girl. It will be held on Wednesday, April 24 and tickets are now available from the Tourist Information Centre on 01297 442138 or from www.marinetheatre.com.
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An election at last... but one familiar face will be missing T
HE big surprise in the list of 16 nominations for the 14 seats on Lyme Regis Town Council, for the May 2 election, is that it doesn’t include the name of Owen Lovell.
Colleagues expected the veteran councillor to put his name forward one more time after sitting on the council for more than 30 years, including two stints as mayor. Only Stan Williams, the father of the council, has served longer and, at the age of 83, he has put himself forward again to extend his
FORMER Mayor Owen Lovell who will no longer be a familiar face in the Guildhall after the election
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long and controversial career in local government. Mr Lovell, a former Lyme policeman, was also a long-serving West Dorset district councillor and rose to the heights of chairman of the planning committee. Mr Lovell and his wife Christine have been enjoying a three-month-long world cruise but his close colleagues thought he was intending to put his name forward again. It is rumoured that Mr Lovell took out papers before he left for his holiday but there was a problem with the paperwork and it was not possible to contact him as he was in Vietnam. It is known that he was recently angered having been named as one of three councillors who allegedly breached the Equalities Act by comments made in a discussion of the proposed pedestrian crossing for Broad Street and not having had the chance to defend himself. The other two councillors named were Brian Larcombe and Jeff Scowen. Their names were redacted from a council report but named in the public forum by crossing campaigner Lizzie Wiscombe. Had Mr Lovell been in two minds about standing, I’m sure the crossing controversy would have persuaded him to stand again so he could have defended his position in the council chamber. That opportunity has now been denied to him. Owen has given this town good service, not only as a town and district councillor but also as a fireman and a leading light in a number of charities over the years, especially the old folks’ Christmas dinner fund, which he has headed for several years. Owen and Chris were very popular First Citizens and his knowledge of council affairs will be greatly missed. There will be a deep sigh of relief that there will be an election in Lyme with the last two councils being returned without an election. The 16 nominations includes two young people, 20 year-old Leon Howe, son of former town councillor Rikey Austin, who is standing as a Labour candidate for the Lyme Regis and Charmouth ward on the new Dorset Council, and her fossil-hunting husband Paddy Howe. The other youngster is 19 year-old Kelsey Ellis, youngest daughter of the current mayor, Councillor Michaela Ellis, and her consort husband Alan. If Kelsey is elected and follows in her mother’s footsteps, she could relieve me of the somewhat dubious distinction I still hold of being the youngest mayor of Lyme. I do hope that both these youngsters get a chance to serve and, if successful at the polls, they will be treated better than Lucy Campbell was when she was first elected in her early twenties. Being a town councillor is not an easy job and the Lyme council has gone through two difficult cycles, eight years during which factions of the council have struggled to find a real consensus on too many important issues in the town, which I believe has affected the morale of staff greatly. But that should not prevent us from thanking them for their service in difficult circumstances. The number one priority for the newly
War-time window news I LOVE old newspapers. Well, as an old newspaperman, I would, wouldn’t I? So I was particularly fascinated by copies of some iconic wartime front pages that have been plastered over the window of the former Lucy-Ann shop at the bottom of Broad Street, which I understand is about to be transformed into a coffee shop called Audrey’s. Some of these papers are quite rare and I would love to know where the new owner, Charles Canham (pictured above) got them. Were they found inside the building, I wonder? My efforts to track Mr Canham down have failed so far but I hope to be able to talk to him soon. One of the most fascinating front pages is the Sunday Express June 9 1946 issue which records that of the 11 million people who crowded into London for the Victory parade, only 127 were injured, and most of them fainted.
elected councillors, in my view, is to heal any wounds that continue to fester in the Guildhall, and there are many, and instil a passion for Lyme into the staff so they are proud of the town they serve. With the new unitary authority already operating out of Dorchester, this is an important time for Lyme Regis especially because of our geographical position on the very western outskirts of the new council area. It is essential we establish a good working relationship with the new authority. Unlike Lyme Regis, other nearby authorities will not be going to the polls, however. In Charmouth, a friendly council if ever there was one, there are only seven nominations for
12 seats and in Axminster things are even more apathetic with only seven candidates for 15 places. Some may argue that people have not put themselves forward for election because they are happy with how their local elected representatives behave. I’m not sure I go for that one. There’s a general apathy towards local government these days and given the arrogance and manner in which some councillors have acted over the years, that does not surprise me at all. I was astounded to read that in Dorset there are actually 20 parishes where no nominations at all have been received.
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‘Why I didn’t wear my red nose to school’ A comment on climate change by Woodroffe School pupil Sophie, aged 11
TURN LYME GREEN AS most of my classmates headed to school on Friday, March 15, my friend and I were on our way to Exeter to attend one of the global school strikes. This is where you skip school to protest about climate change. I feel this is important because the people in power are ignoring the fact that our planet is dying, and time is running out. By the time I’m an adult, it’ll be too late to do anything. I think world leaders are distracted by other, less urgent issues, such as Brexit. To prove I wasn’t doing this for a free day off school, I missed Red Nose Day and DT with our favourite teacher. And seriously, DT is fun... we made papier mache eggs! Before I went, I wrote a letter to our headteacher, explaining what I was doing and why. I got a reply, which said he was very supportive, but he couldn’t authorise my absence. My friend and I joined the protest at the RAMM museum, and we marched down the streets and stopped at Exeter Cathedral, where people made speeches, we did some more shouting and had lunch. After that, we were on the move again, until we reached the council offices. There we shouted a bit more and handed in our demands. Next, we made our way to the gardens, in which we sat in the middle of the road and held up traffic. Once we got there, the organisers did a little speech, and then we went home. There was a variety of banners from simple, to funny, to quite rude. I carried a sign saying, “Why are we destroying our own habitat?” but my favourites that I saw were “The Earth is 4.543 billion years old – respect your elders!” and “Why clean my room when our planet is in this mess?” I hope to join the April 12 protests. I highly recommend these protests for any young person who is passionate about the planet. Search for ‘Youth Strike For Climate’!
Book your tickets for Cole Porter classic TICKETS are already selling well for Lyme Regis Musical Theatre’s 98th production Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes’ - to be performed at the Woodmead Halls from Tuesday, May 14 to Saturday May 18. The cast are hard at work rehearsing for the musical which was last performed to rave reviews by the former operatic society in 2005. Featuring some of Cole Porter’s classic songs, including ‘I Get A Kick Out of You’ and ‘You’re The Top’, the story of ‘Anything Goes’ centres around the fulfilment of unrequited relationships on the ocean liner S.S. American bound for Europe from New York. The show will see local stage favourite Kelly Apps (nee Street) swapping her usual leading lady stage role for her first appointment as director and she has put together a talented cast which is sure to delight Lyme Regis audiences. Cast in the leading roles are Silvey Webber (nightclub singer Reno Sweeney), Joe Binmore (stowaway Billy
A DANCE routine being rehearsed by Lyme Regis Musical Theatre cast members Crocker), Grace Herbert (beautiful American heiress Hope Harcourt) and Tom Lowe (Hope’s English fiancé Sir Evelyn Oakleigh). Other leading parts are being taken by Ian Styles, Vanessa Loader, Brian Boyt, Robin Brakstad, Peter Ward, Scott Robson, Susan Wiscombe, Val Cullimore, Brian Rattenbury and Harry Locket. Reno’s Angels will be
played by Susie Gambie, Jasmine Hussey, Elaine Street and Nicole P. Ward and the ensemble includes Larry Gibbons, Richard Ferreday, Jo Hopkins, Tina Woodhall and Louise Rawlins. The society is currently exploring suitable shows for next year’s May production, which will be the 100th anniversary show, and will also be presenting a concert ver-
sion of their first ever production in 1921,‘The Mikado’, on August 1 and 2 2020. Tickets for ‘Anything Goes’ are available from the Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre (01297 442138). Don’t miss the next issue of LymeOnline (April 26) when there will be the chance to win four tickets for the opening night performance on May 14.
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Village post office to close Charmouth doctors to retire later this year CHARMOUTH doctors Martin and Sue Beckers have announced their retirement after working as GPs in the area for the past 30 years. Announcing the news in Charmouth’s Shoreline parish magazine, Dr Sue Beckers said she would be changing her responsibilities at Charmouth Medical Practice from April 1 to concentrate on her work with ‘Good Food and Mood’ and will be fully retiring in November. Dr Martin Beckers will also be retiring from clinical work in June and fully in November. Dr Sue Beckers commented: “In part, these changes are in order to take the opportunity we have now to engage excellent, enthusiastic GPs who wish to work in our practice and who we feel share the same values of personalised care within modern family medicine which led to our ranking of 38th out of more than 7,000 practices in England in the 2018 Patient Satisfaction Survey.” The announcement comes after news that the two medical practices in Lyme Regis will join forces on June 1 under the leadership of Dr Forbes Watson, who currently runs Lyme Bay Medical Practice based at Kent House. Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) is also currently in the final stages of agreeing a future provider for community ser-
vices in Lyme Regis and Charmouth. Dr Becker added: “We believe it is very important to ensure the future sustainability of a service in Charmouth for the wider community, whether or not that service eventually becomes part of a larger practice in the widespread changes encouraged by NHS England and the Dorset CCG. This careful and timely handover of the practice is the best way to ensure the service remains viable and in good hands for the future. “Many of you will have already had the pleasure of meeting Dr Alex Warner who has worked with us regularly for the past four years and now we are delighted to welcome Dr Olivia Gill-Carey who has joined us, having provided ad hoc cover for the last two years. They will both be joined by another experienced practitioner in June. “It has been my privilege and an honour to have been a GP in Charmouth for the past 30 years. Even though I will not be fully retiring until November 10, I would like to take this opportunity now to extend my deep-felt thanks and warmest wishes to all my lovely patients for their trust, forbearance and for sharing their lives with me.”
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WHEN Steve and Gill Pile close the doors of Charmouth Post Office at 1pm on Wednesday, May 22, 224 years of history will come to a close, leaving one of West Dorset’s busiest villages without any banking and free cash services.
That’s how long there has been a post office in Charmouth, opening one year, after. the service in Bridport, making it one of the oldest POs in the country. Mr and Mrs Pile moved to West Dorset from Buckinghamshire to take over the post office 20 years ago and son Matthew was brought up in the area, attending the Woodroffe School. Postmaster Mr Pile will be retiring and Mrs Pile will continue to run her greetings card franchise as she has done for 14 years. The couple, who live in Bridport, said they had done all they could to assist the Post Office in finding a replacement service, but Mr Pile described the manner in which the Post Office had acted as “a shambles and a disgrace”. This is the full statement they have issued following the news that the post office would close next month: “It is with deep sadness and regret that we have to announce that the post office in Charmouth will be closing in its present location at 1pm on Wednesday, May 22 2019. “In 2013 PO Ltd announced that it was to be part of their ‘Network Transformation’ – a somewhat illogical process which basically meant that if your PO was in a community with other suitable shops available then the PO would be moved to another location and transformed into a ‘Local’ – leading to some downgrading of services and a major reduction in salary for the postmaster. “Those POs that were the only shops in the village were to be made into Community branches and left largely untouched. The illogicality of reducing services in sizeable communities like ours more likely to be able to support a full PO was not to be argued – and believe me, we tried. “Therefore, since 2013 Steve has been on ‘conditional resignation’. Six years is a long time to have your future and your retirement totally out of your hands with no end in sight. PO Ltd’s decision about us rendered our business totally unsaleable and, as no agreement could be reached with either of PO Ltd’s approved alternative shops in the village, we have been in limbo since that time. “With the sale of Morgans to the present owner hopes were raised and then dashed when the
Busy 24 hours for fire crew CHARMOUTH firefighters had a busy 24 hours last week. The crew was called to an uncontrolled bonfire in Wesley Close, close to the fire station, at 7.54pm on Friday, April 5, where they extinguished the fire and offered safety advice. About eight hours later, at 3.55am on Saturday, April 6, the crews from both Charmouth and Lyme Regis were called to a car accident on the A3052 between Timber Vale Caravan Park and Lyme Regis Golf Club. The crews stabilised the vehicle involved before removing the car’s roof and leaving the occupants in the hands of the ambulance service. The Charmouth crew was then mobilised for standby duties at Bridport Fire Station at 5.35am the same morning.
CHARMOUTH Post Office - closing in May after 224 years in business process to take the PO was stopped. A determined effort between Nisa and ourselves at the beginning of the year was first met with enthusiasm by PO Ltd and then dumped in favour of an open-ended, maybe sometime agreement with Morgans. “The process of moving a PO in these circumstances is very long-winded, so even if the process was started in the autumn it could still be 18 months from now before a move could be finalised. “At 70 Steve is not willing to wait for something that may, or may not happen, so we have decided to close the door, not without pretty severe financial penalty to ourselves but, in the end, health and quality of life come first. “We are still attempting to ensure that some PO services are available to the village in the form of an outreach service until a full-time location becomes possible, but this is under PO Ltd’s control as well. We know that closing the PO will have a huge financial and social impact on the village and we were hoping desperately that this situation would not arise, but sadly it has. “On a positive note, as things stand, the present PO location will not stay as an empty eyesore into the main summer season. We have an agreement in process for another business to rent the shop without the PO.”
Council spends £9,300 on community projects CHARMOUTH Parish Council has spent more than £9,000 of Section 106 funding on community projects. Charmouth was allocated Section 106 funding, also known as ‘planning gain’ funding, raised from local developments. Several local organisations applied for funding to carry out their own projects, including the bowls club and allotments association, but Charmouth Parish Council has also spent £9,300 on projects that will benefit the whole community. These have included £3,000 to install an electricity supply at the Napoleonic lookout at the beach, currently used by the National Coastwatch Institution, and a further £3,000 in new play equipment at the Barr’s Lane playing field. Low level lighting was installed for £1,500 outside the scout hut at Barr’s Lane playing field, and a further £1,800 is earmarked to create a new pathway in the cemetery to the new grave area. This work will be carried out when the weather improves.
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Community raises funds for air ambulance site FOLLOWING a successful fundraising campaign, and said the contractor would be asked to proceed 24 hour service in the future. Uplyme will soon have a night landing site for the installing lighting for the site in a matter of days. Working with local communities, 116 night landing air ambulance service. Jim Thomas, chairman of the King George V play- sites had now been set up, with another 120 in deResidents were invited to an open event last week ing field trustees, also thanked the parish council for velopment. to learn more about the night landing site from Toby its support, in particular Councillors Pullinger and He explained that the creation of a night landing Turner. Russell of Devon Air Ambulance. site would include installation of a 10 metre column Mr Russell said Devon Air Ambulance had two he- with two LED lights on the playing field. Cheques were also presented to parish councillor The lights will not be on all the time, but will be Neil Pullinger, who has led the campaign along with licopters, meaning they could reach 90 per cent of fellow councillor Becky Turner and trustees from the the county’s population within 10 minutes, and they switched on by the air ambulance team via mobile King George V playing field, where the night landing were now flying until 2am with hopes of creating a phone technology as and when needed. site will be based. Funds donated included £2,000 from Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Committee the single biggest donation the group has ever given away - as well as £270 from Uplyme Pre-School and a donation generous from local resident Vivienne Graham, raised through collection in memory of her late husband Malcolm. Uplyme and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society and Devon County Council have also helped with funding. Councillor Pullinger COUNCILLOR Pullinger receives a creative cheque for £270 from a member of Uplyme thanked all those who had supported the UPLYME councillor Neil Pullinger (second from right) receives a cheque for £2,000 from Lyme Regis Regatta & Car- Pre-School. Above, resident Vivienne Graham makes a donation in memory of her husband Malcolm fundraising appeal nival Committee - their biggest ever single donation
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LYME REGIS GOLF CLUB a club for everyone LYME Regis Golf Club finest courses in the is recognised as one of the the town organisations’ itself on welcoming South West, but also prides cially social activities, espemembers of all ages annual dinners, and walks of life. is a popular wedding and venue with its beautiful surroundings Club manager and overlooking Driver has put much golf professional Duncan Lyme Bay providing a very relaxed effort into boosting experience. Members of all ages ship. memberGolf Club, and Duncanare welcome at Lyme Regis He is keen to stress spends much of his that inclusivity and time mality is very much infor- encouraging youngsters to take to up the sport, runClub, which celebratedthe fore at Lyme Regis Golf ning a highly-successful junior academy and its 125th anniversary year. also last a programme for beginners. The golf course hosts The dress code is relaxed ( jeans are the cubhouse) and allowed in tional championships. county, regional and nanow the club is offering The 18 hole par 71 social membership course a new occupies a cliff top deal for just £10 a site with coastal those taking up the year, with wards Portland views toBill and overlooks discount on food offer receiving a 10 per cent town and World the and drink at the clubhouse Heritage Site of Lyme historical and Greens Restaurant. Regis. It is bar a challenging test, with a sea breeze, Non-members can ideal for all also pop into the clubhouse abilities. for a drink at any time Lyme Regis Golf Club and use the club’s allows visitors and restaurant, which memis open daily Monday popular bers alike to experience a round of unforgettable day until late with to Saturenjoyment a carvery every Sunday. with quality Greens, led by taking views to match. golf assured and breathexperienced chef Visiting golfers Pielesz, is also the Stephen very welcome, preferred venue for with societies being are always many of dated accommothroughout the year.
family fun event, and creativity at this and visiRegis Regatta and Carnival by much-loved by both residents to Lyme of the busy ally by Lyme generously sponsored returning EASTER marks the beginning Regis, and the Committee, Judith Pothecary and busi- tors, with some families tourism season in Lyme resident part. Parade kicks local taking part year after year just to take colourful Easter Bonnet nesses who ensure everyone treat. step this Easter events off each year. goes home with an Easter So put a spring in your bunnies and competition and join the parade! This year’s event will The parade – with eggs, first estab- The parade is preceded by a April 21st at of age cat– was best bonnets in a range be held on Easter Sunday, spring flowers galore joining join in!) by the late six- for the (even the grown-ups can with Lyme Regis Majorettes lished in the late 1990s Regis, Councillor egories year sees a growing number of 3pm, but if you want to take times Mayor of Lyme smile always and each shapes and the procession, judging at Lyme Regis Barbara Austin MBE, whose she led the homemade creations of all miss the as winners’ trophies. part don’t of Broad Street, beamed from ear to ear sizes competing for the Baptist Church, at the top Street. procession down Broad bonnets to towering top from 2pm. lived on with From beautiful imagination Barbara’s spirit has certainly there’s no end to the organised annu- hats, the popular event now
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the stood on the end of NOT since Meryl Streep out to sea in ‘The French of Cobb and starred wistfully there been such a buzz Lieutenant’s Woman’ has excitement in Lyme Regis. back in town during March The camera crews were the story of Lyme’s fafor the filming of ‘Ammonite’, and her relationship Anning mous fossil hunter Mary diLondon, Frances Bell, with a young woman from Francis Lee (‘God’s Own rected by the acclaimed Country’). the watchers descended on Film buffs and celebrity of Oscar-winning actress town to catch a glimpse Reader’, ‘The Holiday’), ‘The Kate Winslet (‘Titanic’, of Anning, and her co-star taking the lead role ‘On Chesil Beach’, ‘Mary Saoirse Ronan (‘Lady Bird’, Frances Bell. plays Queen of Scots’) who he Shaw, who starred in Well known actress Fiona ‘Mrs Wilson’, as well as and BBC series ‘Killing Eve’ also star in the film. will films, Potter’ the ‘Harry with time for the filming, Lyme stepped back in created at Bell Cliff 1840s street scenes cleverley with Mary Anning’s complete and in Coombe Street, and cart. The town’s hisown fossil shop and a horse the makeover and welcomed toric Cobb was given a some (see front cover), with arrival of tall ship ‘Irene’ out at sea and on local scenes also being shot beaches.
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Tales From Lyme’s Past BIG Breakfast raises £1,100 Siege of Lyme special by David Ruffle
THIS year marks the 375th anniversary of the siege of Lyme and in this three part series, David Ruffle looks back on those momentous events: “Ye rebellious towne”, according to Charles I. Further back in history, Mary Tudor termed it “that heretic town”. Lyme had a noted streak of what may be called radical views, never a town to settle for the quiet life and always a town to defend its people and perceived rights: the fishermen of Dartmouth could testify to that in times past when their Lyme rivals endeavoured to settle the question of fishing rights with harrying and violence. No one wanted to mess with Lyme; a contemporary writer even described it as “A little vile fishing town”. Lyme seemed to attract such epithets rather easily. In spring of 1644, with virtually the whole of the South West in Royalist hands, the status of Lyme as a major port meant its importance to the king could hardly be overstated. Not content to await their fate, the town were long in the habit of sending raiding parties into the surrounding countryside and attacking Royalist garrisons, such as those at Bridport and Colyton, before retreating back into the town. Enough was enough for King Charles and he duly ordered Prince Maurice, who was presently besieging Plymouth, to bring his army and deal with this “thorn in the royal side”, thus stressing the importance of Lyme to the royal cause. Lyme had always been prepared for attacks from the sea, it seemed the natural order of things that if the port was the prize then the taking of it would come from the sea. Although from the outset of the Civil War, there had been land defence in the form of ditches and banks, but these were rudimentary. When the news that Maurice's army was moving towards the town was received, efforts were made most urgently to bolster these defences. They, for the most part, were con-
structed from a combination of stones, turf, earth and virtually anything else that could be utilised. This line of defence, known as the 'Town Line', also had forts set up along its length, certainly not grand affairs, but resistant enough to attack to enable the strong defence of the town. They were from east to west: Newell's Fort, Davey's Fort, Gaitch's Fort and Marshall's Fort, which was later called West Fort or Western Fort. The site of Newell's Fort, being further east, has long since succumbed to the sea. The most likely location for Davey's Fort is below the football ground, which now bears the name Davey Fort, a strong contender being East Cliff. Gaitch's Fort commanded the middle of the town, just west of the river. The evidence such as it is would point to the fort being located more or less where Woodmead Hall now stands. The Western Fort is slightly more problematic, although there is general consensus it stood in Silver Street but no great knowledge as to exactly where. Thus the defences were made ready. On April 20, Prince Maurice's army were sighted on Uplyme Hill. Published numbers from contemporary reports can be notoriously unreliable. Reports vary from 2,000 to 6,000 men as the strength of the Royalists. It seems, however, reasonable to assume a strength of around 4,000. On the evening of April 20, in a psychological move intended to instil fear into the town and its defendants, Maurice's army in its entirety paraded along the slopes overlooking Lyme. The siege was about to begin. Prince Maurice boasted of taking the town before breakfast on the following day. The reality was somewhat different. David Ruffle Local author
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THE Lyme Regis branch of Cancer Research UK hosted its annual BIG Breakfast last Friday, raising £1,100 for the charity. The event was held at the Woodmead Halls, where volunteers were kept busy preparing cooked breakfasts for more than 100 supporters. Organisers would like to thank all those who supported the event, Sarah Causley for helping with the cooking and Complete Meats for providing the bacon and sausages. The Lyme Regis branch of Cancer Research UK was formed in 2018 and has since raised almost £160,000. Details of further events in aid of the charity to be held later this year will be announced soon.
Families invited to join Easter Bonnet Parade EASTER marks the beginning of the busy tourism season in Lyme Regis, and the colourful Easter Bonnet Parade kicks events off each year. The parade – with eggs, bunnies and spring flowers galore – is organised annually by Lyme Regis Regatta and Carnival Committee, generously sponsored by Lyme resident Judith Pothecary and local businesses.
The family event will be held on Easter Sunday, April 21, with judging of bonnets in a range of age categories taking place at Lyme Regis Baptist Church from 2pm. The parade will then set off from the Baptist Church at the top of Broad Street from 3pm, including Lyme Regis Majorettes, and will head through the town centre and along Marine Parade.
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LYME REGIS TOWN COUNCIL Mary Anning memorial given new lease of life THE memorial to pioneering palaeontologist Mary Anning has been given a new lease of life. The gravestone at St Michael’s Parish Church had become so old and worn that it was difficult to even read the inscription on the stone. Mary died aged 47 on March 9 1847. Buried with her was Joseph, who died aged 53 on July 5 1849, and three children who died as infants. Given its importance, we decided to have the stone returned to its former glory. It was carefully cleaned and the lettering re-
painted by expert stonemason Rick Steele from Country Memorials in Axminster. Rick spent two days painstakingly restoring the memorial, which included lightly scraping the stone to avoid scratching it, scraping off the lichen and algae, and rubbing it down to reveal the beautiful Portland stone. Rick then hand-painted the letters, using the existing carvings as a guide. The restoration was carried out with the permission of Mary Anning’s only surviving family, her great great nephew Sir Crispin Tickell. Sir Crispin has seen the results and called it a ‘wonderful job’.
New sculptures go on display in seafront gardens FOUR new works of art have appeared on the sculpture trail in the seafront gardens. The sculpture trail has been a feature of the Langmoor and Lister Gardens since 2015, showcasing a range of contemporary sculpture by local artists. We work in partnership with the Arts Development Company to support the trail as we believe it enhances the natural beauty of the gardens, provides a unique outdoor gallery for local artists, and offers free art for residents and visitors. The artworks are selected each year from established and upcoming artists, with four new pieces recently installed. The new sculptures, Serenity, In Search of Connection, Chesil 6 and The Reader were installed last week and have been well-received so far. More details about the sculpture trail and the artists can be found on the website www.lymeregis.org/sculpture-trail
Superfast broadband... it’s the Norm in Dorset! PEOPLE living in Lyme Regis and the rest of Dorset are about to meet a new resident called Digital Norm. Norm will be showing up on buses, green fibre cabinets, in the press and social media feeds. But who is Digital Norm? Norm leads a new communications campaign aiming to build curiosity in the streets, schools and classrooms about all things digital, including upgrading to fibre broadband. The campaign comes from Superfast Dorset, a partnership project between Openreach, central government and Dorset Councils. The aim is to ensure better broadband connectivity for every home
in the county. Norm will raise awareness that superfast is the norm in Dorset, as more than 97 per cent of premises now have access (superfast is defined as 24Mbps or greater). The campaign aims to raise take-up, allowing reinvestment into reaching the last areas of the county. If you see Digital Norm anywhere, you are encouraged to join the conversation by taking a photo with Norm and posting on social media using #DigitalNorm. Watch Norm come to life or read more at www.dorsetforyou.com/superfast/
Birds of prey to fend off gulls BIRDS of prey will be circling the skies in Lyme Regis during the Easter holidays to help fend off seagulls. Over the last couple of years, the council has implemented a seagull action plan, which focuses on educating the public and promoting awareness of the nuisance caused by seagulls and how they can help to combat this. The action plan included placing signs on the seafront to discourage people from feeding seagulls, sending an advice leaflet to all homes and business in the DT7 area, and issuing stickers to local takeaway outlets encouraging people not to feed the gulls. We also actively campaigned for stricter rules to penalise those who intentionally feed seagulls, which resulted in a new Public Space Protection Order being introduced, making it a civil offence to feed seagulls. We are now turning to birds of prey to help tackle the problem and have ar-
ranged a falconry trial for a day in the Easter holidays. Xtreme Falconry, based in Marshwood, will be bringing birds of prey to the town on Wednesday, April 17 and flying them on the seafront between 12pm and 4pm. Birds of prey are used to keep control of gull populations in many seaside resorts, as well as patrolling the skies around famous buildings, landfill sites and airports because they are recognised by the seagulls as a threat. We thought it was worth a try and we’re looking forward to seeing the effect the birds have during the trial. A small marquee will be set up as a shelter above the Marine Parade Shelters, and we imagine it will prove quite an attraction to see these magnificent birds up close. Further advice and information on seagulls are available on at www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk/seagull-advice.
TODAY is the final day to register to vote in the local elections in May. It was announced last week there would be an election for Lyme Regis Town Council as 16 people have been nominated for the 14 seats. The election will be held on Thursday, May 2, when residents will also be asked to vote in the Dorset Council elections for the Lyme Regis and Charmouth ward. Four of the existing councillors will be standing down – Derek Hallett, Pat Hicks, Patrick Ridley and Owen Lovell. Ten of the existing councillors are hoping to retain their seats – John Broom, Richard Doney, Michaela Ellis, Brian Larcombe, Sean Larcombe, Steve Miller, Cheryl Reynolds, Jeff Scowen, Graham Turner and Stan Williams. There are six new faces seeking election – Belinda Bawden, Kelsey Ellis, Leon Howe, David Sarson, David Ruffle and Gillian Stammers. Electors have up to 14 votes but do not have to use them all. If you are not registered to vote, you have until midnight tonight (Friday April 12) to do so. Applications can be made online at www.gov.uk/register-to-vote. Applications for postal votes must reach the electoral registration officer at South Walks House, South Walks Road, Dorchester, DT1 1UZ by 5pm on Monday, April 15. If you are unable to vote in person, you can ask someone to vote on your behalf,
known as a proxy vote. Applications to vote by proxy at this election must reach the same address by 5pm on Wednesday, April 24. Polling stations will be at Woodmead Halls and Hallett Court and registered voters should have received their polling cards by now.
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Summer activities LYME Regis parents and carers are invited to share their thoughts on a summer activity programme planned for this year. The Hub is considering offering the programme of activities for children of primary school age. It would initially be offered for two to three weeks in the summer holidays as a pilot, to gauge whether the programme could run for longer and possibly at other times of the year. Children would have the opportunity to take part in sports, cookery, arts and crafts, music and drama, led by professional leaders and working in partnership with other local organisations. To help with the funding application for this project, The Hub needs to demonstrate there is a need for this in the community and is asking parents and carers to complete a short questionnaire. The link to the questionnaire is www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/MY3RCHX and the deadline for responses is Friday 26 April.
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A new approach at Lyme’s popular vegetarian bistro
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OLLOWING six successful years in Lyme Regis, Tierra Kitchen has been given a fresh, new look with a deli and shop offering its own range of homemade vegetarian and vegan produce.
Tierra Kitchen opened in Coombe Street the heart of Lyme’s ‘cultural quarter’ - in 2013 under the creative eye of chef Mark Evans. Mark had already seen success at Bristol’s Café Maitreya – twice named Restaurant of the Year by the National Vegetarian Society and winner of the 2007 Observer food monthly award for Best Vegetarian Restaurant in 2007.
With consistent listings in the Good Food Guide, Café Maitreya was part of a renaissance in vegetarian cuisine and Mark has continued to build on this legacy at Tierra. The bistro was an instant hit with residents and visitors alike, and has regularly been listed as Lyme’s number one eatery as the demand for vegetarian and vegan cuisine continues to grow. Following a short closure for refurbishment, Tierra Kitchen reopened earlier this month with a fresh look and a new shop and deli section, offering a wide variety of whole foods, vegetarian, vegan and organic produce, including Tierra’s own ranges. Along with business partner Jane Bard, who many may recognise from the Town Mill, Mark will be cooking up a storm, with lunchtime menus including dishes such as spring vegetable tagine, the Tierra mezze and leek, wild garlic and pistachio paella. A selection of light bites including samosas and falafels will also be available, as well as homemade pastries, cakes and bread - all made on site - to eat in or takeaway. The modern and vibrant menus change regularly and use the best local, seasonal, organic and wild produce available in the West Dorset and East Devon area. Tierra’s Mediterranean-inspired dishes revolve around a star seasonal, local ingredient, fully complimented by all the other elements to create a plate with a great depth of flavour, colour and texture. The dishes are original and unique, with all elements of the menus produced on site;
MARK Evans and Jane Bard outside the new-look Tierra Kitchen in Coombe Street, Lyme Regis Photos by Terry Rook - Glance Image bread is made daily alongside pastry, pasta books, which can be purchased in the restauand ice cream, etc. rant or via the website tierrakitchen.co.uk Alongside its own range of produce now The restaurant will no longer be open in the available in the new shop section, Tierra Kitchen has released two of its own cook- evenings.
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Friday, April 12
Cinema: ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Winner of four Oscars, this is the story of the legendary rock band Queen and lead singer Freddie Mercury. Tickets £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat, this week with Jess & Irve.
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Rotary Club Stroke Awareness Day Fortnam, Smith & Banwell Offices, 10am Have your blood pressure checked for free by nurse Sally Cable as the Rotary Club raises awareness and funds for the Stroke Association. ‘Place Your Bets!’ Lyme Regis Football Club, 7pm A betting night similar to a traditional race night but with video clips of retro football matches rather than horse racing! All welcome, free entry. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 8pm Resident DJs Tom Juno, James Baker & Friends play every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade.
Sunday, April 14
Sunday Craft Market The Pilot Boat, 10am A weekly Sunday craft market at the Pilot Boat Inn, Lyme Regis. Call 01297 443157 to book a stall. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 12noon Resident DJs Tom Juno, James Baker & Friends play every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade. Sunday Lunch Club Lyme Regis Football Club, 12.30pm Two-course roast dinner for just £8.50 or £4 for children. To book call Francesca Evans on 07810 221 420. The Sunday Sessions Marine Theatre, 3pm A free music session in the Marine Theatre's bar with guitarist Jack Harrison, cellist Matt Benjamin and guest acts. The Volly Live Lounge The Volunteer Inn, 3pm Live music with local duo Street & Matthews and other guest acts. Sequence Dancing Woodmead Halls, 8pm Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club meets every Sunday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The friendly, welcoming group enjoys popular sequence dances and visitors are welcome.
Live Screening: ‘As You Like It’ Marine Theatre, 6pm Shakespeare’s comic masterpiece is broadcast live from Stratford-upon-Avon. Tickets £11 for adults in advance or £13.50 on the door, or £5 for under 18s - call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6pm for 7pm screening. LRTC Tourism, Community & Publicity Guildhall, 7pm For agendas see www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk Wednesday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 8.30pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
Thursday, April 18
Secondhand Book Sale Marine Parade shelters, 11am The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum host a two-day secondhand book sale on the seafront, also on Wednesday, April 17, open from 11am each day. Cinema: ‘Stan & Ollie’ Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Starring Steve Coogan and John C. Reilly as the world famous comedy duo Laurel and Hardy. Tickets £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm screening. Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday at the Woodmead Halls, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Pilot Boat Quiz Night Pilot Boat, 8pm Weekly quiz night at the Pilot Boat for teams of two or more with cash prize for the winner plus £100 jackpot prize!
Friday, April 19
Music: The Stones Marine Theatre, 7pm The UK’s number one and most authentic tribute to The Rolling Stones, bringing all their favourite hits to the Marine’s stage. Tickets £12 in advance or £14 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat, this week with Grouvecat.
Saturday, April 20
Easter Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo hosted by the Mayor of Lyme Regis is aid of her chosen charity, St Michael’s Parish Church Tower Fund.
Lyme Regis Comedy Club Marine Theatre, 7pm Chris McCausland headlines with Suzy Bennett, Andrew White and resident compere Tom Glover. Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 8pm Resident DJs Tom Juno, James Baker & Friends play every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade.
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Monday, April 15
Cinema: ‘Marry Poppins Returns’ Marine Theatre, 1pm Decades after her original visit, the magical nanny returns to help the Banks siblings and Michael’s children through a difficult time in their lives. Tickets £4.50 – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 1pm for 2pm screening.
Wednesday, April 17
Secondhand Book Sale Marine Parade shelters, 11am The Friends of Lyme Regis Museum host a two-day secondhand book sale on the seafront, also on Thursday, April 18, open from 11am each day.
Sunday Craft Market The Pilot Boat, 10am A weekly Sunday craft market at the Pilot Boat Inn, Lyme Regis. Call 01297 443157 to book a stall. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 12noon Resident DJs Tom Juno, James Baker & Friends play every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade. Easter Bonnet Parade Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 2pm Judging of the annual bonnet parade will be held at 2pm, followed by the procession at 3pm heading down Broad Street and along Marine Parade.
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Sequence Dancing Woodmead Halls, 8pm Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club meets every Sunday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The friendly, welcoming group enjoys popular sequence dances and visitors are welcome.
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Outdoor theatre to be staged on Lyme seafront this spring
Duck Race Windsor Terrace, 12noon Duck race in aid of Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee, starting at Higher Mill Flats, Windsor Terrace. Ducks available for £1.
Tuesday, April 23
Cinema: ‘A Man For All Seasons’ Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Henry VIII needs a new wife and heir; Sir Thomas More, the new Catholic Lord Chancellor, has to weigh his conscience against his life. Tickets £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm screening.
Wednesday, April 24
LRTC Strategy & Finance, 7pm Guildhall For agendas see www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk Theatre: ‘Transporter’ Marine Theatre, 7pm For ages 11 to adult, this is a story of a girl called Maya on a never-ending search for the last safe place on earth. Tickets £10 adults/£5 students in advance or £12 adults/£6.50 students on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Proceeds to Uplyme Community Sponsorship Scheme. Talk and demo: ‘Hanging Baskets’ Uplyme Village Hall, 7.15pm A practical demonstration by Mark Bugler, from Groves Nursery in Bridport, on how to plant up four hanging baskets, organised by Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society. All welcome, refreshments available, entry free for members or £3 for non-members. Wednesday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 8.30pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
Thursday, April 25
Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday at the Woodmead Halls, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Pilot Boat Quiz Night Pilot Boat, 8pm Weekly quiz night at the Pilot Boat for teams of two or more with cash prize for the winner plus £100 jackpot prize!
Friday, April 26
AMMF Fundraiser Along Came Polly, 9am-5pm Along Came Polly hair salon will be offering free washes and blow drys with all donations going to AMMF – the cholangiocarcinoma charity, which supports those suffering this rare form of liver cancer that occurs in the bile ducts. Book in advance by calling 01297 442750. Theatre: ‘Posting Letters to the Moon’ Marine Theatre, 7pm Reading of wartime letters between Oscarnominated actress Celia Johnson and her husband Peter Fleming, by their daughter Lucy Fleming and Simon Williams. Tickets £12.50 in advance or £15.50 on the door, plus 50p restoration levy – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat, this week with Elijah Wolf.
THEATRE Square in Lyme Regis will be transformed into a scenic venue for two outdoor performances this spring, both staged by the Marine Theatre. Acclaimed theatre outfit Miracle is an award-winning touring company, based in Cornwall, with a reputation for producing, comical, highly entertaining and thought-provoking shows suitable for everyone. One Friday, June 14 they are bringing their new music-filled production ‘A Perfect World’ to Lyme Regis for an outdoor performance. In it, a feisty young woman ventures into a Boy’s Own world of undiscovered jungles, treasure maps, campfires and penknives on an action-packed adventure. Tickets cost £12 for adults, £10 for children or £40 for a family ticket. The Marine Theatre bar
will open at 6.30pm for a 7.30pm show. The world’s first cycling theatre company, The HandleBards (pictured above), pedal from venue to venue with all the set, props and costume necessary to perform environmentally-sustainable Shakespeare across the globe. Join the troupe in Lyme Regis on Wednesday, May 29 for a comic production of Shakespeare’s ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ like none other. In usual HandleBards style, expect riotous amounts of energy, a fair old whack of chaos, and a great deal of laughter. Tickets range from £5.50 to £18.50. The Marine Theatre bar will open at 5.30pm for a 6.30pm performance. Tickets for both shows can be booked by calling 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com
FOLLOWING a highly successful series of lunchtime concerts, organised by the Changing Spaces group at St Andrew’s Church in Charmouth, a new series for 2019 has now been announced. The regular concerts will get underway on Tuesday, April 30 when Richard Fereday will entertain with songs by Cole Porter. Local resident Sarah Smith will give a piano recital on May 28 and, on June 25, following her popular concert of Russian folk songs last year, Maria Beazley will return with a selection of French songs, accompanied by Jane Gibson. On July 30 the jazz trio Mood Indigo, who frequently play in Bridport, have agreed to play piano,
saxophone and bass, and on August 27, James Olsen, from Poole, will play cello with Nicholas Brown, from Whitchurch Canonicorum, on piano. The season will finish with a flute and piano recital by Sophia and Peter from Exeter on September 24. All concerts will be performed in St Andrew’s Church in Charmouth, starting at 12.30pm with refreshments available from 12noon. There will be no charge for entry although donations will be appreciated in support of the Charmouth Changing Spaces project to restore the church building.
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Mark Hix to launch new Roots musician to headline fishing book at Marine theatre’s Sunday Sessions
CHEF and restaurateur Mark Hix will host an ;in conversation’ event with Mariella Frostrup to launch his new book
MARINE Theatre patron Mark Hix MBE will be helping the venue celebrate its 125th anniversary this spring, by hosting the launch of his new book ‘Hooked: Adventures in Angling and Eating’. Mark, who owns HIX Oyster & Fish House in Lyme Regis as well as several London restaurants, will be signing copies at this special fundraiser for the Marine Theatre. Mark has been a patron of the Marine since 2018, and this year the theatre is the charity of choice for his Lyme Regis restaurant. The chef will be in conversation with Mariella Frostrup, the well-known media personality who presents ‘Open Book’, BBC Radio 4’s flagship literary programme. The pair will delve into the anecdotes and recipes of the locally-born chef, including the story of his first catch being cooked by his grandmother— the catalyst for his passion for cooking. Mark said: “I’m looking for-
ward to sharing tales from my book before its release with the local community - it promises to be a very special event. “As patron, I'm so delighted to welcome Mariella to the Marine as part of its 125 anniversary year fundraising.” Ticket holders will be regaled with tales of extraordinary fishing expeditions at home and afar, from the banks of the Dumfriesshire coast to New Zealand’s Milford Sound. Each trip of Mark’s from the book ended in a feast – be it the catch of the day (if all went to plan), or something found and foraged. Weaved into the narrative are the infectious and unexpected, joys of fishing and what it does for you. The book launch will be held on Monday, May 20 with the bar opening at 6pm for a 7pm start. Tickets cost £6.50 in advance or £8.50 on the door, with 10 per cent off for Theatre Friends. To book, call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com
THE Marine Theatre’s Sunday Sessions continue in May, with a headline set by a well known roots musician. Jinder plays Ameriroots music, can drenched in Delta blues slide guitar, Bluegrass from the heart of Appalachia, Louisiana murder ballads, and country blues. The free concert is part of a series hosted by the Lyme Regis venue that celebrates the best musicians on the local scene. 2019 promises to be a bumper year for Jinder, with a re-recording of his song ‘Keep Me In Your Heart’ featured in the major motion picture ‘Fishermans’ Friends’. He is also embarking on an extensive tour throughout UK and Europe, and will release his eleventh album ‘The Silver Age’ later in the year. Jinder’s story began with a childhood spent in the folk heartland of Warwickshire, sheltered by the rolling Avon Dassett hills and steeped in impromptu family jams with friends such as Dave Swarbrick and
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Richard Thompson of Fairport Convention. Pursuing a career in songwriting from the age of 14, Jinder founded the band Candlefire in his late teens. The band signed to hip independent label One Little Indian in 2002 and scored a chart hit with single ‘Sorrow Spreads Its Wings’ later that year. Last year saw collaborations with Billy Bragg, Henry Priestman and more, along with the release of Jinder’s tenth album, ‘Presents…KINGSIZE BLACKFOOT’. The Sunday Sessions will be held at the Marine Theatre on Sunday, May 19 from 3pm. Entry is free and there is no need to book.
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Duckling drama on the River Lim RESIDENTS and visitors to Lyme Regis always delight at seeing ducklings on the River Lim each spring. But protecting a brood of 13 from potential predators proved a difficult task for one mallard mum, as three murderous drakes approached the family with deadly intentions this week. It’s not known why the drakes would attack to kill what could be their own ducklings. But one thing the trio hadn’t been prepared for was the mallard’s ferocious defence of one of her ducklings, as the drake tried to abduct and drown the tiny ball of fluff. The watching crowd cheered as the mum flew at the raiding drake. Her impact forced him to let go of the duckling, who wriggled free and back to his siblings. The mallard spent the next couple of minutes staying close to her ducklings and constantly quacking warnings at the would-be abductors. She had to fight off two more attacks before the trio of drakes eventually gave up a flew off. Unfortunately, the odds of mum keeping all 13 ducklings safe are very low. Predators such as otters, seagulls, mink, stoats, weasels, badgers and foxes can all prove fatal for the ducklings should they come face to face. Photos by Richard Austin
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IT’LL be plastic ducks battling it out on the River Lim on Easter Monday (April 22) as Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee hosts one of its regular duck race fundraisers. The event will see hundreds of individually numbered plastic ducks race down the river, starting outside Higher Mill Flats on Windsor Terrace at 12noon. Lyme Regis town crier Alan Vian will officially start the race. There will be a host of cash prizes for the first, second and third ducks over the finish line and a bonus prize for the last duck home. Ducks cost £1 and can be purchased on the day from 11.15am at the start line. Full details of the event and other fundraising events can be found on the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Facebook page and on their new website www.lymechristmaslights.co.uk
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WE WILL REMEMBER THEM IN the last edition of our series commemorating the 100th anniversaries of the deaths of all men and women from Lyme Regis and the surrounding area who died in the First World War, this week we remember Charles Francis Marchant, from Uplyme. Thank you to Vernon Rattenbury from the Lyme Regis branch of the Royal British Legion for providing research on all the fallen over the past five years.
CHARLES FRANCIS G. MARCHANT
Guardsman, Coldstream Guards Service No. 28474 Born 1895 in Uplyme and died April 4 1919 in Hartley Whitney, Hampshire Death records show that Francis G. Marchant died at Hartley Whitney on April 4 1919. Minley Lodge was a military hospital there and it was here that he probably died. At the outbreak of war, Sir Godley and Lady Laurence Currie surrendered the lease of Minley Manor, made the whole of Minley Lodge available to the Red Cross together with a promise to fund much of the running costs. Minley Auxiliary Hospital was just yards over the parish boundary in Hawley, so was administered by a Hants 16, the Hartley Wintney Voluntary Aid Detachment. Son of William Walter and Emma Jane Marchant, of St Mary's, Uplyme, Charles is buried in Uplyme churchyard and is commemorated on the Uplyme war memorial, where his name appears as Francis.
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Students debate world issues at Model UN STUDENTS from the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis recently visited Queen’s College in Taunton for the annual Model United Nations conference. Woodroffe pupils represented France, Senegal, Japan, Argentina, South Africa, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, North Korea and Israel and discussed issues relating to their countries in a formal setting that is true to how delegates must behave in the actual United Nations. After two sessions, students came together for a joint committee where the chairmen put forward situations that could threaten world peace and global security for members to solve. This led to unlikely alliances being formed between different nations and, in
some cases, the threat of expulsion. Following the joint committee session they held a General Assembly, the final debate of the day. All nations and committees were gathered into one room and the hypothetical issue put forward led to a fierce debate, with the issue eventually solved with a resounding vote. The day finished with a prizegiving ceremony, with several students from the Woodroffe School recognised for their diplomatic skills and their ability to clearly communicate their views, including Jamie (Commended ECOSOC delegate), Olivia (Commended Political delegate), Cecilia (Commended Disarmament delegate) and
Xander who was given a gavel for being best delegate on the Security Council, with the Japanese delegation being highly commended as well. Year 11 student Olivia Thomas, who was del-
egate for South Africa, commented: “Overall, the day was definitely a huge success for Woodroffe, so thank you to Mrs Cropp for arranging this opportunity.”
Pupils get taste of tourism trade at Petroc College
YEAR 9 employability students from the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis recently attended a hospitality and tourism take over day at Petroc College, in north Devon. On arrival, students with representatives from the Springboard Charity, who hosted the event, along with industry specialists, student ambassadors and staff from the college. The first workshop of the day included a tour of the health and beauty spa, and students were given information on health industry courses available at Petroc College. They were then put into groups with a nearly-qualified beautician and shown how to give a hand and lower arm massage, and were treated to a full head massage. Next on the agenda was a non-alcoholic cocktail making workshop. The teacher, who led the session, talked to the students about all aspects of bar work, including barista and sommelier. Students, were then invited behind the bar to make mocktails. Kentisbury Grange Hotel gave a presentation and led the students through activities based on the hospitality trade, including making a bed. Other sessions included a butchery workshop led by a butcher with more than 30 years experience, and a fishmongery workshop.
THE Woodroffe School’s Year 8 netball team recently competed against seven others school and won every game at the recent area tournament. They are now the Area Netball Champions and went on to compete at the U13 County Netball Tournament. Meanwhile, the school’s under 16s girls’ football team also took away two wins from two games in the county cup. A spokesperson for the school said: “A huge well done to all the girls involved in these brilliant results.”
The final session of the day was a sensory food testing workshop, in which students were asked to taste food while smelling other ingredients. Students and staff were then each given a goody bag containing information from the day, a leek, a potato and an onion so they could make their own leek and potato soup at home. Teacher Mrs Neave commented: “It was a very informative day with the favourite session being the ‘mocktail’ making.”
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Leaders pay homage IT was 20 years ago when three former Prime Ministers eased their way onto the Whitehall platform for the Remembrance Day march-past and the laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph. It was a dull day, very overcast, and it reminded me of old black and white footage of the same ceremony many years ago, almost timeless as Margaret Thatcher, Edward Heath and John Major took up their positions weaving between the ranks and especially the Royal Navy. There is a certain erie silence from the huge crowd, including politicians, royalty and dignitaries from all over the world. The sergeant major’s booming voice echoes around the granite stonework as he barks out the orders to the marching soldiers. And then the masses of veteran military personnel begin the march past swinging eyes left and right as they slowly march past the Cenotaph handing over their wreaths to awaiting stewards.
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T’S BEEN all-go down at The Harbour Inn these past few weeks as we prepare for the coming season - our 15th anniversary in Lyme. Where have those years gone? We have redecorated the bar and restaurant, giving it a bright new look, tiled the verandah and will shortly be erecting a new canopy over the verandah area. At the same time our talented team of chefs, led by Daryl Moss, has been refreshing our menu as we introduce new dishes over the coming weeks. But don’t worry, all your favourites will still be on the menu. And that said, we are pleased to announce that we are relaunching our popular fish platters to share and Portland crab salads, so popular with many of our regular diners. We consider it a privilege to have served the dining-out public of
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Authority Name: Lyme Regis Town Council Title: VARIATION TO ORDER: LYME REGIS (OFF STREET PARKING PLACES) ORDER 1989 NOTICE: PARKING CHARGE CHANGES WITH EFFECT FROM 7 MAY 2019 Statement: Lyme Regis Town Council intends to change the parking charge in Woodmead car park from £20 to £25 for a three day permit, and from £40 to £50 for a weekly permit Location: Woodmead Car Park Further Details: Further details of the order can be obtained from the Lyme Regis Town Council offices, Church Street, Lyme Regis DT7 3BS. Opening hours are Mondays to Fridays 9am 5pm, except Tuesdays which are 10am - 5pm. Objections: Any objections to this notice, or representations, must be made in writing addressed to the town clerk, John Wright, at the address above by May 3 2019.
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Kitchen Porter For busy restaurant kitchen Full and part time positions are available Morning 9am - 2pm / Evening 6pm - 10.30pm We are happy to consider just mornings or evenings Duties include plate wash and kitchen cleaning We are looking for reliable individuals with great standards, who can work as part of a team Uniform and training are provided and there are opportunities for career progression *************** If you are interested in the above position, please collect an application form from the hotel, email royallionhotel@gmail.com, or call 01297 445622 and ask for the duty manager Lyme Regis ● Dorset DT7 3QF ● Tel: 01297 445622 ● Fax: 01297 445859 enquiries@royallionhotel.com www.royallionhotel.com L. Stone Ltd Trading as Royal Lion Hotel Company Number 09146453
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Seasiders hold title favourites to a draw PHILIP EVANS
philip@lyme-online.co.uk WITHOUT two key players – midfielder Fred Parsons and on-form front runner Ben Vine – few gave Lyme Regis 1sts much chance of getting anything out of their home game against Devon & Exeter Premier Division favourites Newtown. The Newton St Cyresbased visitors came to Lyme in second place in the top tier, having lost just one game all season, and trailing leaders Exwick Villa by nine points but with four games in hand. With Lyme holding on to fifth place, having lost eight of their 24 games, no one really thought that a shock result was on the cards. But the Seasiders put in
one of their best performances of the season, competing in all departments and giving the championship contenders a real run for their money in a 00 draw. Although there were no goals, it was a fascinating game to watch for the Lyme spectators who clapped their team off the pitch with some of the players looking exhausted by their efforts. One, who shall remain nameless, was actually sick on the pitch as the final whistle went. Manager Gerard Hitchcock was proud and full of praise for his team, some of whom were playing out of position as he put together a formation to thwart the much fancied Newtown. And it certainly worked as the Seasiders were good
KINGSLEY Wellman - a stunning game for Lyme in their 0-0 draw against title favourites value in all departments. There were few scoring opportunities in the first half but after the break both sides had a couple of good chances. Cody
Bowditch, playing up front alongside the ever-improving Nathan Womersley, and midfielder Ben Turner, both went close. Newtown had two quick wingers, one very experienced and the other a youngster, and a big experienced centre-forward who found his match in marker Kingsley Wellman. Hitchcock is not known for going over the top when it comes to praising his team but he thought Wellman’s performance against the Newtown striker, especially in the air battles, was “superb” and he had no hesitation in making him man-of-the-match. The manager told LymeOnline Sports: “Kingsley had a stunning game and all the players ran their socks off.”
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Manager slams Tigers after ‘dismal display’ Bovey Tracey 6 Axminster Town 2 THE Moor Landers cemented their top two league position with an emphatic result against one of the league’s top teams, in a contest in which the Tigers from Axminster never really got going. Bovey continued their recent run of good form and were two goals up inside 20 minutes when Josh Moore scored from close range followed swiftly by a terrific strike from Owen Stockton. The Tigers were woefully poor, failed to do the basics well and this gave the home side all the encouragement they needed to effectively end the contest in the 38th minute when Ollie Aplin finished off a neat passing move. The Axminster management team rang the changes at half-time with Nathan Antat, Charley Skilton and Darren Hutchings entering the contest. The Tigers were marginally better but conceded on the 60th minute when top marksman Sean Finch calmly added a fourth after beating the offside trap and then expertly slotting past the onrushing Ashley Smith in the away goal. Five minutes later Finch added his second of the afternoon from a 25 yard free kick that deceived Smith. For the remaining 25 minutes Axminster played some good stuff but it was a case of too little too late.
Antat finished with aplomb when well place and this was followed up shortly afterwards when the league’s second top scorer Tony Pinder smashed home a volley from ten yards out after good work from Antat. Any slight chance of a comeback was put to bed when Marnie Skett scored Bovey’s sixth on the 87th minute and sending Axminster home with some serious questions to be answered. Joint Manager Josh Stunell said: “Today we badly let ourselves down, the travelling faithful rightly deserve better than today’s abysmal display. “Jonny and myself will not tolerate performances like we witnessed today. To wear an Axminster Town shirt the minimum requirement is to work hard which was sadly lacking. “On the whole the lads this season have been terrific and a joy to work with. However, they know that today they let themselves down. We need to quickly dust ourselves down and put it right.” ■ Axminster Town drew 1-1 with Elmore on Wednesday evening. Their goal came from Ashley Snall in the 16th minute, his 21st strike of the season. The Eagles equalised in the 65th minute.
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Open days to boost membership LYME Regis Bowls Club hopes to boost its membership with two special events later this month. The club, which is now more than 80 years old, will host open days at its Monmouth Beach clubhouse and green on Wednesday, April 24 and Sunday, April 28, from 10am to 4pm both days. Free taster sessions with mentoring and tutoring will be available, and any new members will benefit from half price membership for the first year. Bowls club member David Sarson commented: “Bowls is not a difficult game to
learn and is a great way to socialise and make new friends, and of course it is a really good healthy pastime.” Lyme Regis Bowls Club has more than 90 male and female members who participate in several social events throughout the year, as well as a full fixtures list. The clubhouse is fully licensed. For more information, visit www.lymeregisbowlsclub.co.uk or visit the club’s Facebook page. You can also call Barry Driscoll on 01297 489968 or email barrydris@yahoo.co.uk
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NOW IN THE DEVON & EXETER PREMIER LEAGUE
Saturday, April 12 Lyme Regis 1st X1 v Sampford Peverell Kick-off 3pm
Seasiders lack punch FEATURED GAMES PHILIP EVANS
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LYME Regis 1st team’s lack of real fire power up front has ben starkly exposed in their last two Devon & Exeter Premier Division games.
The Seasiders put up a really impressive performance against second-placed Newtown at the Davey Fort, holding them to a 0-0 draw (see page 23), and had they had a bit more punch up front they may well have pulled off the shock of the day. Newtown are one of the favourites for the title, fighting for top place with Exwick Villa who were the visitors to the Davey Fort last Saturday. And whilst Lyme competed for much of the game, a bizarre refereeing performance in which the official played 11 minutes of injury time - at least six of which must have been taken up by ridiculously long lectures given to players for the most innocuoustackles tackles - the 5-1 scoreline flattered the visitors somewhat, especialy as two of the goals were scored in the last six minutes of this marathon game. Make no mistake, league leaders Villa deserved their win and were the best side to visit the Davey Fort this season - quick, agressive and committed. They look worthy champions to me but Newtown, trailing by six points, have four games in hand and could storm to the top of the
Keeper wins the man of match award ROBBIE Fellingham sends the keeper the wrong way in an expertly placed penalty, Lyme Regis 1st team’s only goal in the 5-1 defeat by Devon & Exeter League Premier Division leaders Exwick Villa at the Davey Fort on Saturday Photo: Howard Larcombe table in their last six games of the season. Villa were stronger in all departments, although Lyme did have good spells in midfield with Mark Bailey and Robbie Fellingham in excellent form. But there was no one really up front to cash in on their creativity with top goalscorer Ben Vine not available. Despite conceding five goals, keeper Will Meech pulled off a number of great saves, especially in the first half, to win the man-of-thematch award. Fellingham got a consolation goal for Lyme from the penalty spot in the 89th minute.
Cup exit on penalties LYME Regis 1sts’ only chance of silverware this season disapperead on Wednesday evening when they went out of the Seaton Challenge Cup on penalties. The Seasiders were matched at home to a strong looking Upottery, who are a few places below Lyme in the Devon & Exeter Premier Division. The score finished at 1-1 at the end of full-time, with Lyme snatching an equaliser late in the game through Cody Bowditch to force the tie into penalties as the light was fading. Ben Vine and Robbie Fellingham tucked
their spot kicks away neatly, but Fred Parsons and Ben Turner missed theirs and Upottery progressed to the next round with four well executed kicks. The Devon villagers dominated the first half, going ahead after 14 minutes when keeper Robbie Fowler lost sight of the ball in the low sun. But Lyme came more into it in the second half when Fred Parsons came on as a substitute and, with Mark Bailey bossing the midfield, created a number of chances which they failed to convert.
Uplyme superior in local derby cup tie
UPLYME took the honours in the local derby against Lyme Rovers, winning 4-2 in the Kenny Hodges Cup on Saturday. Uplyme, who play two divisions above the Rovers in the Perry Street League, were big favourites going into the game, boosted by several of their student players returning from university for Easter, and the Rovers were short of a few, only able to list one sub. Uplyme began strongly, playing down hill with the wind, and creating a few good chances and generally pinning the Rovers back. But against the run of play, Rovers took the lead – Ollie Alner heading into an empty net, after Uplyme keeper Marcus Bearpark left a looping cross to bounce off the bar. Within a minute, the visitors were level. James Souter-Philips – the stand out player of the game – turned three defenders with one motion, before whipping a shot past stand-in keeper Jim Larcombe. The Rovers were forced into making their only substitute on 25 minutes, when Jonny Day pulled a hamstring, to be replaced by joint manager Rob Larcombe. On 35 minutes, Uplyme were awarded a soft free-
kick 25 yards out, which Souter-Philips struck well and a deflection took it past keeper Larcombe. Uplyme keeper Bearpark was fortunate to avoid a red card for a challenge on Lyme forward Pete Peacock – his saving grace only being that the challenge was wide of the penalty area. Two minutes before half time, Uplyme made it 3-1, when Harvey Brimicombe took a miss-hit cross in his stride, and tapped home past the stranded keeper. The home side’s hopes weren’t dashed yet, and the wind helped to gain momentum in the second half. The Rovers looked strong at set pieces, and deservedly grabbed a second when Dec Ellis nodded in Alner’s cross. Uplyme scored their fourth through winger Harry Robson, when his dipping 20-yarder had too much on it for keeper Larcombe to keep out. With 15 minutes to play, Lyme were awarded a penalty for handball, but Peacock skied his penalty. The Seasiders continued pushing, but Uplyme held on. Ben Bowditch again had a good game for Lyme, and
Souter-Philips, who played his youth football for the Seasiders, Robson and full-back Ben Prosser stood out for Uplyme. This was a good performance from Uplyme which should boost their confidence in the fight to avoid relegation from the Perry Street League Division One. They return to league duty tomorrow (Saturday) with an away game at third placed Perry Street. Lyme Rovers are at home to Division One bottom club Crewkerne Rangers A who have a goal difference of minus 108. Charmouth featured in a ten-goal thriller, losing 73 to Forton Rangers in the Tommy Tabberer Cup. Tomorrow Charmouth, second in Perry Street Division Two, are away to bottom team Crewkerne Rangers Reserves. ■ LYME Rovers maintained their pressure at the top of Division Three with a 4-0 away win over merriott Wildcats on Wedesday night with Pete Peacock and Freddie Andrews both scoring two goals.
LYME Regis Football Club held a sponsors’ day at their Davey Fort headquarters on Saturday afternoon. Local businesses and individuals who have sponsored players, kit and ground signage were invited to watch the first team in their game against Devon & Exeter Premier division rivals Exwick Villa. The sponsors were welcomed by club president Philip Evans MBE who thanked them for their generosity. Mr Evans said that under the chairmanship of Howard Larcombe the club was in the most bouyant position he coud recall in his 50-year connection with the Seasiders. Mr Evans also thanked Lyme Regis Town Council, represented by town clerk John Wright and Councillor Stephen Miller, for their generous grant of £100,000 over four years which was enabling the club to improve its playing and social facilities. A buffet was served by the club’s ladies’ committee and the man-ofthe-match award was presented to goalkeeper Will Meech by Jon Matthews, manager at Travis Perkins, the club’s main sponsor (see above). The club is organising two fundraising events this coming weekend - a Retro Football Betting Night on Saturday (allcomers welcome) and a Sunday lunch in the clubhouse with all tickets having been sold.
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