LymeOnline Digital Edition - December 9 2022

TWO West Dorset women have said they were visited by a police officer in an act of “intimidation” after raising questions regarding sewage pollution in local rivers and bathing waters with their MP

Beverley Glock, from Lyme Regis, and Fran Swan, from nearby Fishpond, both received home visits from an uniformed officer after emailing concerns over sewage pollution to West

Dorset MP Chris Loder They had planned to raise their concerns at a public meeting that Mr Loder was hosting in Chideock, but were told they needed to submit their questions to the MP in advance After emailing him, they were told the meeting was specifically for residents of Chideock, but Mr Loder replied: “Let me know which villager has

Photo by RICHARD AUSTIN

Council grants £2,000 to keep residents warm

LYME Regis Town Council has approved a grant of £2,000 which will help keep residents warm this winter

The grant was made to Lyme Regis Develop ment Trust to help cover the heating costs of setting up a Warm Café in The Hub in Church Street

The Warm Café will be open from 1pm to 3 30pm Tuesday to Friday, with hot drinks, bis cuits and free wifi available for residents who may be struggling with their household bills and heating their homes

Similar initiatives have been launched across the country in the wake of the energy crisis

The town council agreed to the £2,000 grant at a recent Strategy & Finance Committee meet ing, with Cllr Brian Larcombe describing the re quest as a “perfectly reasonable sum” at a time of need

But there were concerns that approving the re quest outside of the council’s normal grants ap plication process could set a precedent, and the council may be “inundated” with similar re quests from other organisations

Cllr Cheryl Reynolds said that similar schemes to help keep residents warm were already being run by the library and the Talking Cafe, and nei ther of these had requested a grant

She also said that Lyme Regis Development Trust’s offices were based at The Hub, so the building would already be heated

The Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, agreed, commenting: “We give The Hub £10,000 a year to keep the building open and that’s what they should be using it for This is not budgeted for “I know it’s unprecedented times and we’re trying to keep people warm but if other people come in after this we will be in for a rocky time ”

The grant request was approved by majority vote despite the concerns raised

Published by Lyme Regis Media Limited

No one could wish for a better friend than Stuart

A TRIBUTE TO MY LIFE-LONG PAL

IN a long career in journalism I have written dozens of obituaries and deliv ered eulogies for many of this area ’ s good and the great I’ve shed a good many tears in doing so

But none has distressed me more than hav ing to report that my life long friend, Stuart Broom, died in a hospice last week, peacefully and surrounded by his family, aged 74

I have stared at this blank page for what seems like an age trying to conjure up the words that will do him justice

There aren’t any For Stuart Broomer or Big Stu was the best friend a man could ask for

A few shallow words seem so inappropriate So inadequate So dreadfully difficult to transfer them into print

His passing after being diagnosed as having advanced pancreatic cancer came incredibly quickly, devastating his family and friends and all who admired and respected him, es pecially among the sporting fraternity of West Dorset.

Can it be just four weeks ago he sat next to me at the Davey Fort, as I covered for this newspaper a Lyme Regis match, the club we both played for from the age of 14?

As always, Stuart was detailing each move to make sure my report was accurate At the time, of course, we had no idea that would be the last time he would see his beloved Seasiders

Stuart was the youngest son of Gordon and Betty Broom Gordon was a more gentle soul and Betty a strong character with a heart of gold They were great friends with my mum and dad and we grew up just ten doors from each other in Anning Road in the days when your front door was never locked and we knew all our neighbours.

Stuart and I both attended St Michael’s In fants and Junior School, each gaining the 11 plus somewhat miraculously and moving up to the Grammar which turned into the Woodroffe comprehensive when we were in year three Neither of us were great scholars

OBITUARY

by Philip Evans

but we were good at sport and enjoyed our first success in the Junior School when we won the West Dorset Schools Six a Side tour nament

Stuart was always a big lad but I was a skinny nipper and experienced a good deal of bullying in our first term at big school It soon stopped, however, when they realised Stuart was my best mate

Neither of us were great academics and we spent most of the time dodging lessons to get into the gym for a game of five or side or working in the school’s print shop producing tickets and programmes for school events, a good skive!

Inevitably, we flunked our O levels and had to go back to school to retake them They cre ated a new form for us 6R and put us up in the roof in Room 16 It was weeks before they came up with a time table

We both managed to get the minimum of qualifications to leave school and start a ca reer me in newspapers and Stuart joining Bridport Gundry

Football was our main interest During school holidays we would spend hours on the Anning Road playing field seeing how long we could keep the ball up by heading it to each other In a bid to reach our record of 372 we would drift near to the roadside to take ad vantage of the street light and often one or other of our parents would come out to find us

We both signed for Lyme at the age of 14 and Stuart got a place in the first team at 15, pos sibly Lyme’s youngest player ever He went on to captain the first team, play for Dorset boys’ club and the Perry Street pick of the league

We drifted apart as our careers took differ ent trajectories but kept in regular touch Stu art got married to his childhood sweetheart, Janette (nee Smith) and I was best man at

their wedding Marriage and the arrival of children prompted Stuart to finish his foot balling days as family became his principal focus He was hugely proud of his twins Dan and Julia and his grandchildren who dom inated his latter years

When he got a little weary of travelling all over the world for successors to Gundry’s, he decided to try his hand at journalism, becom ing a very good sports writer He also worked for me managing my Bridport office

Although he never forgot his Lyme routes, Bridport became his home and he was highly respected in the community, becoming a Ro tarian and helping out Dan in his role of founder of the successful Jurassic Fields music festival

Stuart’s funeral will take place on Monday, December 19 at 1pm in St Mary’s Parish Church in South Street, Bridport.

Lyme saddened by death of former head boy

FORMER Lyme Regis Grammar School pupils from the early 1960s will be sad dened by the recent death of Paul Apanasewicz

Paul was a popular head boy at the school in 1960 61 and will be particularly remem bered for his kindness to young students starting their Grammar School education

He will also be remembered as a superb cricketer, opening the batting for the school 1st X1 and Uplyme Cricket Club

His mother May Curtis was married to Captain Leo E Apanasewicz who adopted Paul Leo was a surgeon with the 1st Bat talion Medical Corp and was fatally wounded on D Day 1944 He was posthu mously awarded the Silver Star

May met former US President Bill Clinton when he visited war graves where Captain Apanasewicz was buried Paul, who died at home aged 80, worked as an accountant and lived in Somerset He was very keen on country pursuits and was treasurer for the Exmoor Hunt for many years

Always smiling Paul Apanasewicz

Photos by David Austin

Paul’s mother, May Curtis, meets US President Bill Clinton

Our first football success winning the West Dorset Schools Six a Side tournament Back row Stuart, Andrew Rowe, Michael Case Front row Raymond Turner, me, and Malcolm Kennaugh

Hix says he will withdraw support for local events and tourism amid decking drama

CELEBRITY chef and restaurateur Mark Hix

MBE has said he will withdraw support for all events relating to the town council and tourism, following a perceived lack of support for the decked area outside his Oyster & Fish House restaurant

Mr Hix was granted permission to extend the outdoor eating area at his restaurant during the coronavirus pandemic and created a three level deck using unused space in Lister Gardens over looking the bay

This permission was granted without formal plans being presented, when the government re laxed regulations on al fresco licenses to help businesses during the pandemic, although town councillors have since said they did not expect such a “permanent structure” to be constructed

The permission has since expired and the restaurant had to submit a formal planning ap plication to Dorset Council to retain its decked area

As landowners of Lister Gardens, Lyme Regis Town Council initially supported the idea of making the decking permanent, with the town clerk writing a letter to Mr Hix saying they would be “amenable” to the suggestion if a suitable price could be agreed

But the council’s Planning Committee then rec ommended refusal of the plans, on the grounds of ingress into a public amenity and the detri mental effect on the gardens

The recommendation to Dorset Council the planning authority was passed with only three town councillors voting for it Cllrs Belinda Bawden, Caroline Aldridge and Graham Turner and Cllr Cheryl Reynolds abstaining amid con cerns over pre determination due to the coun cil’s previous comments

After LymeOnline reported this, Cllr Aldridge said it was “ very inappropriate” to imply that their recommendation would “bring down the business and cause a lot of problems for Lyme”,

adding: “Effectively, Hix has been running a campaign of almost blackmail against the coun cil ”

The Lyme Regis Society, which aims to safe guard the architectural and natural beauty of the town, also objected, saying that making the decking permanent would “set a dangerous precedent in leasing or selling off parts of Lang moor Gardens for commercial benefit”

Dorset Council’s conservation officer also raised concerns and Mr Hix then received ad vance notice that the plans were set to be refused under delegated powers of a planning officer meaning the application would not be discussed by Dorset Council’s Planning Committee due to the decking’s “adverse impact” of the proposal on the Conservation Area and incursion into an open space of public value

Mr Hix had previously warned that removal of the deck would result in loss of income and local jobs, and could possibly even see his restaurant close down during what was already proving a difficult time for the hospitality industry

As one of the most respected chefs and food writers in the country, Mr Hix’s Oyster & Fish House launched Lyme Regis as a “foodie desti nation” and has brought thousands of visitors to the town

He has also hosted many food related events and festivals that have boosted tourism and raised thousands of pounds for charities But now he says he will withdraw such support for the town, in response to the town council rec ommending refusal of his application

He said: “Anything that brings tourism to the town events, festivals, local charities connected to the town council and tourism will be with drawn with the support of all of the other bars, restaurants, B&Bs, etc as all of the above will be

effected in some way or the other ”

After receiving advance notice that the appli cation would be refused, Mr Hix withdrew the application and is now planning to re apply in the New Year after seeking pre application ad vice from a Dorset Council officer He also plans to set up a petition for those who support the decking plans

In his latest newsletter, Mr Hix said: “I wanted to say a personal thank you to everyone that has been in touch The support you have shown me and the team is overwhelming and massively ap preciated

“A lot of people have been asking how they can help and if there is a petition that they could sign, so I wanted to let you know that I will be setting that up in the New Year As soon as it s ready I’ll drop you all a line to let you know how to sign it

“Due to the current application being opposed, we have retracted that, but we do have the op portunity to start another one which is what we will be doing after Christmas We even asked Dorset Council for temporary planning permis sion for two years, but it was turned down Un believable

“I honestly can’t thank you enough for your on going support It means a great deal to me and my team and it’s never taken for granted ” Following the withdrawal of the application, town clerk John Wright told councillors they would have to start discussions with the business about removal of the decking structure, as they currently did not have permission for it

The Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, commented: “Unfortunately we got into a bit of a predicament with it and were lashed by the public because of the decision that was made at Strategy & Finance and then at Planning, so members doing both these things did cause a problem ”

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

CONTINUING our series commemorat ing the anniversaries of the deaths of all Lyme Regis those who gave their lives in the Second World War, this week we remember Bryan Lee Seymour Biscoe and Thomas George Rice With thanks to Ver non Rattenbury of the Royal British Legion for the research

BRYAN LEE

SEYMOUR BISCOE

Sergeant, Royal Army Service Corps, Service No T/123071

Born in Lyme Regis in 1919 and died on December 16 1942 in Egypt

Son of Major and Mrs Brian Biscoe, of Haye Lane, Lyme Regis, Bryan is buried in Fayid War Cemetery, Egypt, plot 1 C 14, and is commemorated on Lyme Regis’ memorials, both in the town and in St Michael's Parish Church

THOMAS GEORGE RICE

Driver, Royal Army Service Corps Service No T/108841

Born in Lyme Regis in 1921 and died on Christmas Day, December 25 1942 in Iran

Son of William and Rosa Rice, of Lyme Regis, Thomas is buried in Tehran War Cemetery, Iran, plot 1 D 5, and is com memorated on Lyme Regis’ memorials both in the town and in St Michael's Parish Church

FRANCESCA EVANS francesca@lyme online co uk

Getting in the festive spirit a t the To wn Mill

ALL are invited to get into the festive spirit and visit the decorated, cobbled courtyard at the historic Town Mill this Christmas

You can find some unique gifts at the mill’s artisan shops and businesses, or pick up some Town Mill, stoneground flour for your Christmas baking

The mill shop also stock a selection of baking gift ideas, including Christmas cookie kits and cutters, gingerbread recipes and bread baking kits

The mill is now lit with Christmas trees and festive lighting, ready to welcome visitors for daily guided tours or peek inside to see the working water wheel and flour demon strations led by volunteer millers

The Town Mill’s annual Christmas Arts Festival will be running from Saturday, De cember 10 until January 8 2023 in The Malt house Gallery

A celebration of artists, artisans, makers and creators, the exhibition will have some thing for everyone, from small Christmas gifts to fine art pieces from some of the area’s most highly regarded local artists

For more information visit the website www townmill org uk

Talk on former Three Cups Hotel

THE Lyme Regis Society will be presenting a talk about the town’s iconic former Three Cups Hotel on Tuesday, December 13

Local expert John Dover will give the sec ond part of his talk on the Three Cups at the Woodmead Halls, starting at 2pm

Entry is free for society members and £3 for visitors with all welcome and refresh ments available

More information about future talks and events is available at www lymeregissoci ety org uk

Where you can meet Santa in Lyme Regis this Christmas

FATHER Christmas will be meeting children in his new grotto in Lyme Regis this December

The grotto will be open on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday 18 at Lyme Regis Baptist Church Hall It costs £5 per chil to visit, including a certificate and small gift

Organised by Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Committee, online bookings for Santa’s Grotto slots is now open at santalymeregis co uk

This event will tie in with the annual Christmas Tree Festival at the Baptist Church Hall, with all proceeds going to local good causes

A stunning array of glittering Christmas trees decorated by local groups and organisations will be on display over the weekend of December 16 to 18, open from 11am to 6pm on the Friday and 10am to 5pm on the Saturday and Sunday

Meander through a mini forest of sparkling trees adorned with lights and creatively decorated to reflect the theme of the organisation

The magical spectacle which brings extra festive cheer to the town is free to attend, with any donations greatly received

Local groups and organisations are invited to secure their place at the festival Full details are available via the website lymeregiscarnival co uk/christmastreefestival ■ NOW in its 21st year, the Lyme Regis Charity Santa Sleigh will once again be making the rounds in the run up to Christmas

After making an appearance at the Christmas lights switch on, Father Christmas will be touring the town on December 11, 12 and 13 to meet children and families

This will be the twenty first year that Uplyme residents Neville and Sarah Causley and their family have run the sleigh, which brings joy to

both children and adults alike, as well as raising thousands for local and national charities each year

This year ’ s chosen charity has now been announced as the Seaside Store, which opens every Tuesday morning at The Hub in Lyme regis, providing affordable access to fresh and nutritious food for all Santa will be visiting most residential streets in Lyme Regis, as well as stopping off in neighbouring Uplyme and Charmouth, so listen out for those festive tunes you ’ re sure to hear the sleigh before you see it!

The sleigh tour will start at 4pm every evening and the route will be as follows:

Sunday, December 11 Woodroffe Meadow, Pound Road, Pound Street, Westhill Road, Hill Rise Road, Clappentail Lane, Portland Court, Clappentail Park, Somers Road, Somers Field, Sidmouth Road, View Road, Woodmead Road, end of Avenue Road, Springhill Gardens, Haye Lane, Haye Close, St George’s Hill, Uplyme Road

Monday, December 12 Talbot Arms car park in Uplyme, Lym Close, Garmans Field, Dragons Hill, Overton Close, Pine Ridge, Woodberry Down Way, Fairfield Park, Charmouth Close, Charmouth Road, Anning Road, King’s Way, bottom of Summerhill Road, Henry’s Way, Appleby Way, end of Elizabeth Close, Queen’s Walk, end of Queen’s Court, South Avenue, Colway Lane, Talbot Road, North Avenue, Manor Avenue, Bay View Road, Broad Street, Silver Street, Cobb Road Tuesday, December 13 (Charmouth) Axminster Road, Bymead, The Street, Bridge Road (Seadown Holiday Park), Wesley Close, St Andrew’s Drive, Lower Sea Lane, Hammonds Mead, Double Common, Higher Sea Lane

All change on the high street

FASHION retailer Joules is the latest business to close doors in Lyme Regis high street

Joules announced its Lyme Regis store would be among 19 to close doors with immediate ef fect, with the loss of 133 posts across the com pany, which has been rescued from administration by retail giant Next

The news came amid a period of significant change in Broad Street with a number of other shops and businesses having recently closed WH Smith and the post office closed earlier this year, leaving Lyme Regis without a station ers

Outdoor clothing brand Trespass quickly opened in the former WH Smith premises, and it is now rumoured that an arts and crafts type shop will open in the former post office, with a slimmed down post office counter similar to that in Uplyme

Lyme Regis lost its last butchers shop at the end of summer although the rebranded Lyme Bay Butchers continues to operate from Seaton and delivers locally

This prominent high street premises is cur rently being converted into a farm shop with mini cinema in the cellar, run by the team behind the popular Shave Cross Inn, Shave Cross Cel lar and Shave Cross Taverna

Independent clothing store Liberty & Family also recently closed doors in Broad Street but the property has already been let

A new shop selling home furnishings, kitchen ware and gifts, called Dollyhotdogs, has also just opened in the former Eeles Pottery premises

And long standing newsagent and confec tioner Quality Corner has closed, with popular local ice cream company Baboo Gelato ex pected to open in the premises soon

Just off the high street, East Kitchen + Bar in Coombe Street announced last week that it would be closing down permanently on New Year’s Day due to rising running costs

A FORUM for local food and drink business own ers was organised by Jurassic Feast last week, to provide an opportunity to share experiences and strategies to not just survive, but thrive, despite the continued challenges facing the hospitality in dustry

The event was hosted by Tom’s on Marine Pa rade and came the morning after news broke that East Kitchen + Bar in Coombe Street would be closing down in the New Year (see above), proving what a challenging times this is for the industry Host restaurateur and chef Tom Robinson shared the outcomes of a recent business audit with fellow food and drink business owners

He said: “My business partners and I have re cently completed a comprehensive audit and scru tinised every aspect of our business

“This has been incredibly positive as we ’ ve been able to make cost savings across all aspects of our business These efficiencies have put us in an even stronger position in the current economic cli mate

Those who attended commented that this was an incredibly positive and useful forum, and greatly

appreciated the opportunity for a frank and open discussion

Sally Cuthbert of Jurassic Feast said: “We are honoured to represent and support such inspiring and talented people who make up Jurassic Feast

“Those who attended were enthusiastic about collaborating as a collective and to stand shoulder to shoulder for the benefit of the whole commu nity

“Jurassic Feast was developed to showcase the region’s fantastic food and drink businesses We are keen to collaborate with organisations who, like us are committed to support our community of talented and inspiring people So do get in touch, we’d love to hear from you ”

Jurassic Feast is a web and app based loyalty scheme based in Dorset and Devon’s Jurassic Coast area The app offers unique incentives in the form of discounts, offers and other promotions that reward subscribers with savings and keeps more money in their pockets and in the local econ omy For more details or to subscribe, visit juras sicfeast com

Food and drink business owners at the first Jurassic Feast forum at Tom’s on Marine Parade

ALL OVER THE TOWN with LymeOnline editor Francesca Evans

Christmas events are in full swing

ISTARTED this week with the exciting an nouncement that I am taking over as editor of the Bridport and Dorchester Nub News website Alongside managing the Lyme

Online newspaper and website, I have also been covering Axminster and Seaton for Nub News a na tional network of hyperlocal news websites since May 2020 And now my patch is getting bigger, as I take on Bridport and Dorchester too, working closer with Nub News

■ AT LymeOnline we are all for the three Rs reduce, reuse and recy cle!

Newspapers are printed on un coated paper made out of mechani cal pulp or waste paper and are not responsible for rainforest depletion as their hardwoods are not suitable for newsprint Instead, the paper comes from managed softwood forests in North America and Eu rope, where for every tree cut down, two or three more are planted

But there is always more we can do and that’s why we loved this Christmas idea sent to us by regular LymeOnline reader Ashley Ball

If you’re looking for cost saving and environmentally friendly ways to decorate this Christmas, why not turn to your copy of LymeOnline once you’ve finished reading it of course!

With just a stick, a wooden base, a little glue and staples, Ashley cre ated this vintage looking paper tree!

on plans to expand our cover age across Dorset

This larger area to cover means I now have five towns and countless surrounding villages under my belt and I will be kept extra busy! But I will still be doing my best to get out to as many local events as possible and there’s definitely been no shortage of events to cover as we quickly approach Christ mas

In fact, I’m feeling a little dazzled as Dad and I have covered five Christmas lights switch ons across the area in the past two weeks, and a final one in Seaton to come this Saturday Christmas parties are also in full swing and, as I write this column, I’m looking forward to festive drinks at the Marine Theatre tonight and at the Alexandra Hotel next week

This weekend I’ll also be at the annual Over 70s Christmas Lunch (not that I qualify for a dinner!), which is always a wonderful event to cover with so many familiar faces You can find out more on all the upcoming festive events in

Lyme Regis on pages 4 and 8

It seems odd that amid the Christmas build up and freez ing temperatures, World Cup fever is also sweeping the na tion

I’m not sure I’m a fan of the winter World Cup, as it’s meant I’ve spent more time in the kitchen cooking warming pie and mash for fans at Lyme Regis Football Club than I have cheering on the Three Lions on the big screen! Still, I’ll be there on Saturday as England take on France in the quarter finals

At such a busy time of year, it was a treat to take some time out of my day last week to visit the new Ria’s Work shop at Millers Farm Shop in Kilmington last week Fo cussing on scent, this relaxing space aims to help people re connect with what is truly im portant in their lives I was able to spend an hour testing Ria’s large selection of fragrances and making my own scented candle to take home Perfect for a person alised Christmas gift or relax ing group activity with friends!

River pollution ‘legitimate cause for public concern’

Ms Glock was out at the time of the visit but Ms Swan had been home

She said: “This was alarming as the visit took place in the evening; we live in a remote location and we were concerned to see torchlight outside, and surprised to find a police officer on the doorstep

“My application to attend the meeting was above board and obviously I had to put my ad dress down

I received an email directly from Chris Loder and responded to that This indicated I was not just going to turn up if I wasn’t given an invita tion

There was absolutely no reason for the police to visit it appeared to me that this was an at tempt to intimidate even though the officer was very polite about it ”

The action has been criticised as a waste of po lice time and resources

In response, Dorset Police have issued the fol lowing statement: “As is routine, Dorset Police re ceived a notification of an upcoming public community meeting on Friday 25 November 2022 in Chideock facilitated by a local MP

“This type of notification enables police to sup port MPs, ensuring that their public duties can be undertaken in a safe and secure environment and to provide them with up to date advice and guid ance for everyone s safety

“As the meeting was planned to address local is sues in Chideock, the MP’s office advised officers about the planned attendance of two individuals who were not from Chideock

“Officers from the neighbourhood policing team wished to understand the intentions of those peo ple to ensure that public safety was preserved and any lawful protest could be facilitated This ap proach was well intentioned by local officers completely without any direction from the local MP

“Dorset Police would like to apologise if the at tendance of a police officer to the home address

of individuals going to the meeting caused alarm

We will continue to reflect and review our ap proach to future meetings, but remain committed to ensuring the safety of the public and elected of ficials and also the facilitation of lawful protest of all attendees to these public events ”

Ms Swan has since written to Mr Loder to ask why the police were involved, saying: “My actions in applying for a place to attend the meeting and giving forward notice of the question that I would have wanted to ask are wholly appropriate for any constituent

“I can see no possible legitimate reason that my approach should have initiated the response that it did, either from you and/or your office, or from the police ”

Neither women attended the public meeting in Chideock, as in a final email from Mr Loder, after the police visits, they were told that it was “ over subscribed” due to a large number of Chideock residents showing interest

Responding to the claims, Mr Loder said he did now always have to consider his personal safety, but he had not requested the police to visit anyone in this incidence

His full statement read: “Any one of the 40 plus people who attended the Chideock village meet ing will attest that the meeting held on Friday evening was full and frank with many questions and discussions, particularly focussed around the A35 and the environment, along with issues specifically about Chideock That is why I wrote to all Chideock villagers and asked if they would like to attend, and attend they did a consider able number

“But one of the great sadnesses of being an MP is dealing with the threats and risks that we face The murder of Sir David Amess a year ago at his constituency surgery put that into the limelight

“The reality is that, threats, sometimes nasty to my family and I, are everyday realities Being mobbed by dozens of people in Dorchester two years ago when someone attempted to remove my own facemask My Mum and Dad targeted online

and, as The Times and The Sunday Times re ported last year, the very real risks to my safety

“Those risks now mean that I have to let the po lice know where I am most of the time It means that I need a panic alarm in my own home And as a result, it also means that I have to let them know of anything out of the ordinary In this case, it is unusual to receive the interest of two people who were not invited to attend a localised surgery

“If the police had cause to visit anyone concern ing this surgery meeting, I am not aware of the reason why and it is a matter for the local police to answer But I can confirm I have not requested the police to visit anyone ”

Ms Glock and Ms Swan are members of the Lyme Regis Bluetits swimming group and the River Lim Action Group, both of which campaign to clean up the River Lim and beaches in Lyme Regis

The Lyme Regis Bluetits had previously asked to meet Mr Loder but claim he failed to attend two organised meetings, giving reasons that his computer had a flat battery, and that he had to at tend another urgent meeting

The River Lim was described as “toxic” after dangerous levels of faecal bacteria were found in the water earlier this year, with two spikes of E coli also recorded in bathing waters off Lyme Regis beach over the summer, which could see the town’s water quality rating downgraded

This is a legitimate cause of public concern , said Ms Glock

“We are desperately worried about the quality of our swimming water and urgently need it to get back on track as we have thousands of people swimming all year round

“We would expect Mr Loder to be 100 per cent behind that and not sending the police round to people who ask questions about it ”

From 20 samples of river water taken between May and September 2022, there was an average of 22,815 units of E Coli per 100ml of water The lowest reading was 1,700 units per 100ml and the highest was 56,000 per 100ml

Just 1 unit of E coli per 100ml of water is con sidered unsafe to drink Swimming beaches should not exceed 88 units per 100ml and beaches not designated for bathing should not ex ceed 406 units per 100ml

South West Water was given a one star rating, out of four possible stars, for water pollution in the UK’s annual Environmental Performance As sessment for 2021, which found the company re quired “significant improvement”

The government’s water company regulator OFWAT also announced in June that it would be launching an investigation into South West Water because of concerns regarding their sewage treat ment

South West Water has assured campaigners that it is carrying out extensive investigations into il legal misconnections” along the river and is com mitted to reducing its sewage outflows The Environment Agency says it is also working with South West Water to identify contaminated sur face water discharges and resolve these issues as soon as possible

In the latest local campaign message, two youngsters from Lyme Regis have released a stark video calling for South West Water to clean up their act

Having noticed the increase in sewage smells at their local beach, Lyme Regis youngsters Jovi and Sonny have released a video of them sending a message to South West Water while wearing gas masks

The River Lim flows directly into Lyme Bay, which is a Marine Protected Area, and Lyme Regis is a designated World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty

The video asks the public to demand a change in the law and ensure water companies are re quired to better protect our marine environments

You can watch the video online at https://youtu be/MbjQj3 ZnF8

CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE

Taking over the Jurassic Coast! Pictured with Rex the T Rex while covering the switch on of the Christmas lights in my new patch of Bridport this week

Lyme Regis gym staff rub shoulders with Gladiator at awards ceremony

STAFF from a Lyme Regis fitness centre rubbed shoulders with TV star Hunter, from Gladiators, as they just missed out on a gong at the National Fitness Awards last week

B! Health & Fitness, based in Uplyme Road, was named a finalist for South Gym of the Year, Cus tomer Services and Member Achievement at the glitzy event held at the Athena Events Venue in Leicester

James Crossley, otherwise known as Hunter from the iconic 1990s TV series Gladiators, pre sented winners with their trophies

Gladiators is being revived by the BBC and will return next year 30 years after it first aired where members of the public will battle it out against the gameshow’s cast of bodybuilders and gymnasts

Craig Bernhardt, founder of B! Health & Fitness, which also has another fitness centre in Honiton, said: “We were absolutely delighted to be nomi nated for three separate awards at the National Fitness Awards

“We didn’t quite win in the end, but we were up

against some big gym companies across the UK, and for B! Health & Fitness from small towns in Honiton and Lyme Regis, just to make it this far makes me very proud of what we ’ ve achieved “The team and I travelled up to Leicester and, of course, everyone was looking forward to meeting Jet from Gladiators as she was such an iconic star from that show

“But Hunter stepped in and did a great job on the night We look forward to Gladiators return ing to our screens and will be aiming for B! Health & Fitness to take first places at the National Fit ness Awards next year!”

B! Health & Fitness is a true family business as Bernhardt’s wife, Sarah, is head of memberships and customer service at the fitness centres, while daughter Charlotte and son Dominic work at the company as personal trainers Their customer base includes former League One Exeter City striker Ben Seymour and triple jump and long jump athlete Darren Thomas, as well as Honiton Rugby Club, which also trains at the fitness centre

Councils should be supporting businesses through difficult time

■ MY partner and I think it’s disgraceful that Lyme Regis and Dorset Councils are not sup porting the hardworking, top chef and restau rateur Mark Hix in his endeavours

It doesn't make sense, at a time when the hospitality sector is being hit by the after ef fects of Brexit, Covid and now the cost of liv ing crisis, not to allow him to keep his decking

This will clearly result in the loss of jobs, may threaten the viability of the restaurant it self and will not benefit the town

The decking and tarpaulin shade actually enhances the Lister Gardens and attracts more visitors to the area, particularly in the summer

Mark Hix has been and continues to be an asset to the town and the community as a sup

portive employer of local young people and fishermen and community minded gourmet chef

The Oyster & Fish House is a very attractive restaurant, with friendly, well trained staff, serving delicious local seasonal food in a con vivial atmosphere at reasonable prices. It has put Lyme Regis on the culinary map

It seems nonsensical to put unnecessary hurdles in the way of one of Lyme Regis' lead ing restaurants, which is such an attraction to locals and visitors alike.

The councils should be supporting small local businesses in these difficult times, not hindering them

Caroline Repton (by email)

‘Actions will speak louder than words’

■ IN Chris Loder MP’s ‘News from Westmin ster’ column (LymeOnline, November 25), he states that his “focus has been heavily di rected towards South West Water to improve their environmental performance in our area ” I’ve checked our MP’s voting record in the House of Commons, on this issue Last Oc tober, Chris Loder MP voted to reject an

amendment to the Environment Bill which would have required South West Water to re duce the dumping of sewage into rivers and coastal waters

Actions speak louder than words

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Staff from B! Health & Fitness pictured at the awards ceremony

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Lyme Regis fisherman honoured for 31 years of ser vice to charity

A LYME Regis fisherman has been recognised for 31 years of dedication to The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society

CEO Justin Osmond presented the charity s Stoakes Award to John Wason, who has acted as honorary agent for The Shipwrecked Mariners Society for the past 31 years, looking after the red collecting mine on the slipway, which generates donations in the region of £400 each year

The presentation was recently made at the Royal Standard, where members of the Lyme Regis boating fraternity gathered to present a cheque for almost £6,500 to the charity

The money was raised at the annual Jolly Day Out, organised by Jamie McNeil of Lyme Bay Boats a social day for local fishermen and boatmen

The event included a charity auction, which raised £4,910 and funds were boosted with col lections and other fundraisers on the day

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has been providing vital financial support and practical assistance to merchant seafarers, fishermen, and their dependants in need since 1839 and is known for its red collecting mines

Ania wins Legion trophy for fourth time

FORMER nurse Ania Driver has been honoured for a fourth time for her ser vice to the Lyme Regis branch of the Royal British Legion

She was presented with the Jack Loveridge Cup at the recent branch an nual meeting

Mr Loveridge served in the Royal Navy during World War Two, later emi grating to America

When living in Lyme Regis he was a keen member of the British Legion and donated the cup for the member who goes beyond the call of duty It was the fourth time she had won the trophy,

which was presented by Mr Loveridge’s son, Les

Ania pays regular visits to ex service men who are resident in local care homes She also assists with the annual Poppy Appeal

At the well attended meeting, new chairman Daniel Buckley gave a com prehensive review of the Legion’s activ ities in the past year

Mr Buckley thank his committee for their support and hard work during the year with a special mention for Poppy Appeal organiser Jackie Ward and her team

John Wason receives the Stoakes Award from The Ship wrecked Mariners’ Society CEO Justin Osmond

Members of the Lyme Regis boating fraternity with their cheque for almost £6,500

Ania Driver receives the Jack Loveridge Cup from his son, Les, accompanied by the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, and Philip Evans MBE, president of the Lyme Regis branch of the Royal British Legion

Rot

y Club wi shing Ly me Reg i s a Merr y Chri stmas & Happy New Ye ar

HE Rotary Club of Lyme Regis is looking forward to the Christmas and New Year period, with two of its biggest events of the year just around the corner

CAROLS AROUND THE CHRISTMAS TREE

Friday, December 23rd, 7pm

The annual Carols Round the Tree is one of the longest running traditions in Lyme Regis a festive favourite with residents, vis

itors and those who return home to be with family for the Christmas holiday Having been organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis for more than 60 years, the event underwent a two year hiatus during the coronavirus pandemic, but is scheduled to re turn this year on Friday, December 23 at 7pm Hundreds are expected to gather around the town’s huge Christmas tree at The Shambles, at the bottom of Broad Street, and join in singing traditional Christmas carols in an event that never fails to warm the heart Carols will be led by Lyme Regis Town Band,

with Town Crier and President of the Rotary Club, Alan Vian, acting as MC for the evening Among those to take part will be the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, and her con sort Due to the popularity of the event, the road will be closed for safety and song sheets will be provided so all can join in the festivi ties

All are welcome to this free event, with a col lection in aid of Lyme Heartbeat, which sup plies and maintains public use defibrillators around the town.

Christmas street collections in aid of Lyme Heartbeat will also be held in Lyme Regis on December 22 and 23, and in Charmouth on Christmas Eve

THE LYME LUNGE

New Year’s Day, January 1st 2023, 1pm

The iconic Lyme Lunge will return to Lyme Regis beach on New Year’s Day, and a fancy dress dip in the balmy waters of Lyme Bay is just the thing to lift your spirits the morning after

Organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis, the Lunge has raised more than £30,000 for local and national charities over the past 10 years

It is now the most popular way to welcome the New Year in Lyme Regis, and one of the biggest events of its kind in the West Country,

with hundreds joining the dash to the sea each year, watched by crowds of thousands Swimmers will parade their costumes on the beach before a quick dash to the sea at 1pm sharp and they don’t stay in long, so make sure you get there in plenty of time!

This year ’ s Lunge will be raising funds for The British Heart Foundation, Mencap and other Rotary charities Full details and spon sorship forms will be available at lymeregis rotary.org

ANNUAL SOUP & PLOUGHMAN’S LUNCH

Monday, February 6 2023

This very popular event takes place at lunchtime at The Alexandra Hotel in Lyme Regis, who very generously sponsor this Ro tary event

All are welcome, but tickets are limited and available from any Rotarian or email the club secretary John Berry on secretary@lymereg isrotary org

The money raised at this lunch event will be for Rotary charity Water Survival Box, which provides a filtration device to clean water and other essential supplies to disaster zones and sites of conflict around the world

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Torrential rain can’t dampen Lyme’s

HUGE crowds gathered in Lyme Regis for the switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights on Saturday, November 26, despite a torrential rain.

The switching-on of Lyme’s festive illuminations has become one of the biggest and most anticipated events of its kind on the region, and this year’s display of gold and red stars has been met with widespread approval.

Events last Saturday got underway with a Christmas lantern-making workshop at Lyme Regis Baptist Church, in which more than 100 youngsters took part.

Lanterns made during the workshop and at home were then judged in various age categories with the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, handing out prizes.

Those taking part in the lantern competition joined a parade through Broad Street, which went ahead in the pouring rain.

The parade was led by Cllr Ellis and her consort Alan Ellis in their buggy car, town crier Alan Vian and also include Lyme Regis Majorettes, Lyme

Regis Fitsteps and Father Christmas on his sleigh.

Crowds then gathered around the town’s Christmas tree at the bottom of Broad Street for a countdown to the big switch on, which was carried out by Father Christmas and his helpers – Pat Stamp and Una Quick, both long-serving members of the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee.

This year’s display has been funded by fundraising events throughout the year and sponsors Lyme Bay Holidays, Swim, Toad Hall Cottages and The Rock Point Inn.

You can still enter the fundraising raffle online at lymechristmaslights.co.uk/raffle with cash prizes totalling £600 up for grabs, as well as vouchers for the Alexandra Hotel and Harbour Inn, with winners to be announced on December 11.

A duck race in aid of the Christmas lights will also be held on New Year’s Day, starting from Windsor Terrace at 12noon where ducks will be available for £1 each.

There were plenty of entries for the Christmas lantern competition after a workshop during the afternoon. The mayor Cllr Michaela Ellis handed out the prizes for different age groups

spirit of festive fun

Here we go. Lyme Regis Majorettes danced down Broad Street in the parade, ignoring the wind and pouring rain

Father Christmas waved to the many brave spectators who lined the street to watch the parade

Una Quick and Pat Stamp, both long-serving members of the Lyme Regis Christmas Lights Committee helped with the big switch on

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Lyme Bay Chorale to host festive concert

THIS year ’ s December concert from Lyme Bay Chorale promises to be one of the musical highlights of the year in Lyme Regis, as four professional soloists and a small orchestral ensemble join the choir to perform a pro gramme of wonderful music Soprano Philippa Hyde will sing ‘Silete venti’, a solo cantata by Handel, before joining tenor soloist Mark Hounsell to perform ‘As steals the morn ’ , also by Handel

Along with the other two soloists coun tertenor Paul Esswood and bass Charlie Mur ray they will also sing the solo parts in Haydn’s Nelson Mass, the centrepiece of the programme

The concert will open with ‘Music for the fu neral of Queen Mary’ by Purcell and will also include ‘The King shall rejoice’ by Handel

A specially assembled small orchestra of very fine players will accompany the concert using Haydn’s own arrangement of the Nel son Mass for strings, organ, three trumpets and timpani

The ensemble will include local musicians Andrew Millington (organ) and Glyn Ratten bury (timpani), as well as former Woodroffe School pupil Emily Penn, who is forging a ca reer as a professional oboist in London Mu

sical director Alex Davies will conduct

“I am thrilled to be presenting such a fantas tic range of glorious choral pieces with our ex cellent choir, supported by a group of skilled players and four very fine soloists,” said Alex “I’m particularly happy that both our patrons Philippa and Paul will be taking impor tant roles in the concert We’re very fortunate to have such talent among us ”

The concert will be held on Sunday, Decem ber 11 at 4pm in St Michael’s Parish Church in Lyme Regis Tickets are £13 in advance from Fortnam, Smith and Banwell or from choir members, or £15 on the door

This will be the choir’s second concert in as many months, and follows their free perfor mance of Duruflé’s Requiem on Remem brance Sunday

John Harrisson, a former parish vicar of Lyme Regis, attended that concert and com mented: “This music means a lot to me, so I was very hopeful that the performance would do it justice Lyme Bay Chorale did so much more than that!

“All the variations in the choral parts and in the organ accompaniment were handled so ably, and with subtle emotions which made this just the right music for the afternoon of

Lyme Regis Branch

Wishing our many supporters a Merry Christmas and a Peaceful and Healthy New Year.

Since our formation in 2008 our fundraising has this year topped £200,000.

We are enormously grateful for your continuing support. Please look out for our events next year ...

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“With no moment for the audience to ap plaud until the whole work had been com pleted, we in the pews had nothing to do except be attentive, so that it was part of our intense experience to be still and alert, as we drank in all that was offered to us I was thrilled to have been there ”

Lyme Bay Chorale is an SATB choir of about 25 singers, based in Lyme Regis It usually gives two concerts of classical and modern choral music each year in spring and at Ad vent in St Michael’s Church, plus at least one

fundraising concert

The choir has been performing for more than 20 years and has developed a fine repu tation that attracts large audiences

Musical director Alex Davies is also the or ganist at St Michael’s He trained at Trinity College of Music and worked at various Lon don churches with professional choirs and was a cathedral organ scholar before moving back to his home town

More details about the choir and its Young Singers Bursary Scheme are available online at www lymebaychorale co uk

Lea ve the British winter behind and enjo y a taste of Brazil a t jazz night!

THE lilting sounds of Bossa Nova began in Brazil at the turn of the 1960s and very quickly enchanted the whole world

Saxophonist Terry Quin ney will be playing some of the best known tunes from this genre, accompanied at the piano by Philip Clouts, for the Marine Theatre’s next Jazz in the Bar night on Sunday, December 11

Joao Gilberto was one of the founders of Bossa Nova with his gentle vocals and guitar playing

He combined the rhythms of samba with cool jazz to make a very intimate sound, and collaborated with composer Antonio Carlos Jobim on many songs including ‘No More Blues’ (Chega de Saudade) which was the first bossa nova hit

Jobim himself became a key exponent of Brazilian music, writing many more pieces like ‘One Note Samba’, ‘Wave’, and ‘The Girl from Ipanema’, which was made famous on a recording by Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz

Saxophonist Terry Quin ney has quickly established himself on the British jazz scene since arriving here a few years ago from Canada As co leader of the 'The Sound Of Blue Note' band he has per formed with many great jazz players such as Nigel Price, Ian Shaw and Alan Barnes

Terry has played at the renowned Pizza Express Jazz Club in Soho, the Na tional Theatre, and Johnny Dankworth’s venue, the Stables in Wavendon

The Guardian recently said of pianist Philip Clouts: “Clouts’ affection for a gospel powered earthiness emerges in the relaxed funkiness of his piano solo ”

Leave the British winter behind and luxuri ate in the balmy sounds of Brazil! Jazz in the Bar will be held at the Marine Theatre on Sun day, December 11 starting at 8pm

Tickets cost £10 in advance or £12 on the door and are available via the website marinetheatre com

Members of Lyme Bay Chorale at a previous concert (photo by Maisie Hill)

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What’s on

Friday, December 9

The Old School House Cafe

The Hub, 9 30am 1 30pm

Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning, affordable food and drink, free wifi

Talk: The Mary Rose A Sailor’s View Woodmead Halls

Retired naval officer Peter Lans down will talk about the Mary Rose and life on board for the Lyme Reg s U3A A l welcome

Georgia Van Etten

Marine Theatre, 7pm

Singer songwriter Georgia van Etten takes vocal inspiration from soul icons Etta James Otis Redding and Donny Hathaway and song writing legends Carole King, Amy Winehouse and Stev e Nicks Tick ets £16 from marinetheatre com

Saturday, December 10

Christmas Arts Festival

Town Mill Malthouse Gal ery Open daily until January 8 2023

A celebration of artists artisans makers and creators from small gifts to fine pieces of art Over 70s Christmas Lunch Woodmead Halls, 12pm

A traditional Christmas lunch for res dents of Lyme Regis aged 70 and over Last minute tickets for £5 may still be available by calling 07856 630 975

Screening: Mirac e on 34th Street Marine Theatre 6pm

A free community screening of the Christmas class s Bar opens at 6pm for free screening at 7pm

Angel Tidings Church of St Candida & Holy Cross, Whitchurch Canonicorum, 7pm West Dorset chamber choir Canta mus present a concert for the ad vent season Tickets cost £10 on the door with refreshments avail able

Sunday, December 11

The Sunday Sessions

Marine Theatre, 2 30pm This regular free entry event is the Marine Theatre s dedicated time to promote quality live music If you’d like to play, just turn up!

Lyme Bay Chorale Concert St Michael’s Parish Church 4pm

A Christmas concert w th the pro gramme to include Vivaldi s Magni ficat Tickets £13 from Fortnam Smith & Banwell or £15 on the door

Charity Santa Sleigh Various streets in Lyme Regis, 4pm

Father Christmas will be touring Lyme Regis on his sleigh from 4pm Full route at facebook com/ly meregischaritysleigh Also on De cember 12 & 13

Jazz in the Bar Marine Theatre, 7pm

Saxophonist Terry Quinney will be playing some of the best known tunes from the genre of Bossa Nova accompanied at the piano by Philip Clouts Tickets £10 from marinethe atre com

Monday, December 12

Cuppa and Company

Lyme Regis Library, 2pm All welcome to pop in for a drink, have a chat, read the paper, use the free wifi and meet new people with free hot drink or squash and bis cuits

Charity Santa Sleigh

Various streets in Lyme Regis, 4pm

Father Christmas will be touring Lyme Regis on his sleigh from 4pm Full route at facebook com/ly meregischaritysleigh Also on De cember 13

Tuesday, December 13

Talk: The Three Cups Hotel, Part II Woodmead Halls 2pm John Dover continues with the story of the iconic former hotel for the

Send your diar y dates to francesca@lyme online co uk Visit: www lyme online co uk/events

Lyme Regis Society Entry is free for members and £3 for visitors all welcome and refreshments avail able

Charity Santa Sleigh Various streets in Lyme Regis, 4pm

Father Christmas will be touring Lyme Regis on his sleigh from 4pm Full route at facebook com/ly meregischaritysleigh

LRTC Planning Gu ldhall, 7pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend town council meetings and speak for up to three minutes in the public forum For agendas visit lymeregistowncouncil gov uk

Wednesday, December 14 Boat Launch Lyme Regis Harbour, 9 30am Students from the Boat Building Academy launch their latest hand crafted vessels into the harbour for the first time

LRTC Full Counci Gu ldhall, 7pm

Members of the public are welcome to attend town council meetings and speak for up to three minutes in the public forum For agendas visit lymeregistowncouncil gov uk Horticultural Society Chr stmas Social Up lyme Village Hall, 7pm Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society host a bring and share sup per with seed swap, quiz and Christmas jumpers a must! Entry is free for members and £3 for guests

Thursday, December 15 The Old School House Cafe The Hub 9 30am 1 30pm

Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Fr day morning, affordable food and drink, free wifi

Lyme Regis Carers’ Cafe

Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 11am Stay all morning or just drop in Any one who looks after a friend, rela t ve, partner or neighbour is welcome You do not have to be a reg stered carer For more details visit lymeregiscarerscafe co uk

The Shanty Sessions

Marine Theatre, 7 30pm Local group The Chantry Buoys sing traditional sea shanties and other well known songs Join them for this free fun sing along with local drinks

Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Com munity Bingo Association Doors open 7 30pm eyes down 8pm

Friday, December 16

The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9 30am 1 30pm

Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Fr day morning affordable food and drink, free wifi

Christmas Tree Festival

Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 11am A display of Christmas trees deco rated and raising funds for local good causes, open until 6pm Also open December 17 & 18

Ban Manners

Marine Theatre, 7pm

Bad Manners featuring vocalist Buster Bloodvessel, were at the forefront of the ska revival move ment in England in the late 1970s Tickets from £21 available at marinetheatre com Live Music Night

The Nag s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag’s Head from 9pm

Saturday, December 17

Christmas Tree Festival

Lyme Regis Baptist Church 10am A display of Christmas trees deco rated and raising funds for local

good causes, open until 5pm Also open December 18

Santa’s Grotto

Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 10am Visit Father Christmas for £5 per child including a gift, with all pro ceeds going to ocal good causes Slots available to book at santaly meregis co uk A so open on De cember 18

Lyme Regis Comedy Club Marine Theatre, 7pm Headliner Jess Fostekew s the star of Motherland host of The Hoover ing Podcast and co host of the be hemoth The Guilty Feminist She wil be joined by Markus Birdman An drew White and res dent host Tom Glover Tickets £12 from marinethe atre com

Christmas Raffle & Party

Lyme Regis Football Club, 7pm All welcome for Lyme Regis Footbal Club’s Chr stmas raffle with ham pers, vouchers, bottles and more up for grabs followed by a festive party with the Seas ders

The Great Gatsby Ball Woodmead Halls 8pm A fundraising ball in aid of Cancer Research UK, with live music, d sco and buffet Last minute tickets for £30 may still be avai able by calling 07796 951 991

Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag s Head from 9pm

Sunday, December 18

Christmas Tree Festival

Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 10am A display of Christmas trees deco rated and raising funds for loca good causes, open until 5pm Santa’s Grotto Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 10am Visit Father Christmas for £5 per child including a gift with all pro ceeds going to ocal good causes Slots available to book at santaly meregis co uk

Monday, December 19 Cuppa and Company

Lyme Regis Library, 2pm All welcome to pop n for a dr nk have a chat, read the paper, use the free wifi, and meet new people, with free hot drink or squash and bis cu ts

Tuesday, December 20

Screenings: The Snowman and Stick Man Double Bill, Marine Theatre, 2pm This is a special double bill of two heart warming family classics, with Christmas treats available Ray mond Briggs’ The Snowman and Julia Donaldson s Stick Man will be played back to back with a interval Tickets £6 from marinetheatre com

Thursday, December 22

The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9 30am 1 30pm

Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning affordable food and drink, free wifi

Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Com munity Bingo Assoc ation Doors open 7 30pm, eyes down 8pm

Friday, December 23

The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9 30am 1 30pm

Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning affordable food and drink, free wifi Carols Round the Tree Broad Street, 7pm

The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis hosts ts traditional caro service around the Christmas tree at the bottom of Broad Street, accompa nied by Lyme Regis Town Band

Bad Manners come to Lyme Regis

ularity has not declined and their music is en joyed as much now as when it was first re leased

They quickly became favourites through their larger than life Buster real name Dougie Trendle earning early exposure through 2 Tone Records package tours and an appearance in the live documentary Dance Craze

Now the ska legends are visiting the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis for a special concert In the early 1980s, they had many UK hits including ‘Ne Ne Na Na Na Na Nu Nu’, ‘Lip Up Fatty’, ‘Special Brew’, and ‘Can Can’ Bad Manners had a string of hits and were a semi permanent fixture on Top of the Pops But unlike many bands of the era, their pop

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By the mid 80s, the ska craze was over but the band have been on tour ever since, mak ing people dance all over the world: “If one thing is unique about Bad Manners, it’s that we produce music that allows people to go as crazy as they want ”

Now in their 45th year and no signs of stop ping, Buster and the Bad Manners boys can regularly be found touring across the UK, Eu rope, Central, South and North America, Japan, New Zealand and Australia Their Christmas tour stops at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Friday, December 16

The show starts at 8pm and tickets are now available from £21 at marinetheatre com

AT THE MARINE THEATRE

I HAD such a good night last month watching the Marine Players fab play ‘There Goes the Bride In fact, it was so good I saw it twice!

If you were watching too perhaps thinking ‘I would love to do that,’ then good news: we have lots of opportunities for all ages Only today, I was at a meeting planning the 2024 community play It’s going to be amazing But let’s not jump ahead too much

If you are keen to get involved, the Marine Theatre will soon be producing more of its own plays, making an announcement soon about a 2023 title Billy Geraghty will be di recting that he starred in West End musi cals

Chris Gill who directed the Marine Players' latest has just organised a series of play reading evenings to start in January, which will be a great reason to pop down to the the atre in the cold winter evenings

We are so lucky to have such talented and generous contributors at the Marine; Lyme is bristling with creative talent and energy at the moment

Marine Youth Theatre is going from strength

to strength and the first public production takes place in Febru ary ‘Love is ’ is the theme and title As luck would have it, it's scheduled for Valen tines' weekend

Seeing the theatre busy in the day is a real joy and the new free events for older res idents have been so well attended Singer Katie Mullins and pianist Philip Clouts enter tained many locals last week

Some had travelled from as far as Wey mouth to spend the afternoon in our beautiful theatre The next is this week a Christmas Cabaret

Heading to Christmas, don’t be a stranger come to the free community film Miracle on 34th Street on December 10

But if you are in hibernation mode, keep safe and I hope to share with you more exciting news to entice you out in 2023

Tessa Morton

BAD Manners, featuring vocalist Buster Bloodvessel, were at the forefront of the ska revival movement in England in the late 1970s

Vocalist Buster Bloodvessel shot to fame in the 1970s with ska band Bad Manners

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Author to sign copies of book on Axe Valley birds

KILMINGTON naturalist and wildlife author, Michael Tyler, will be signing copies of his lat est book 'Birds of the Lower Axe Valley' at the Reedbase in Seaton Wetlands, from 11am to 1pm on Friday, December 16

As well as meeting Michael, visitors will be able to join free guided walks one at 11am and one at 12noon from the Reedbase Ranger James will take people for a short amble, visiting bird hides to view winter visi tors

Hundreds of birds flock to Seaton Wetlands in the winter to feed and rest before heading back to their breeding grounds in the spring

Produced in partnership with East Devon District Council (EDDC), Michael's latest book covers the birds of the Lower Axe Valley, in cluding at award winning Seaton Wetlands The book covers a geological area extending from Branscombe to the undercliff, north along the river valley to the Dorset/Somerset border

It is a relatively small area but the book re veals how surprisingly packed with birdlife it is

Cllr Geoff Jung, EDDC s portfolio holder for Coast, Country and Environment, said: We ve known for many years how good the develop ment of Seaton Wetlands has been for birds in the Axe valley and how important that valley is as a site for birds and birdwatching but to now have this thoroughly researched volume to prove this, is hugely gratifying

"I am pleased that Mike has brought his ex pertise to focus on this in his book and it will be an important reference for future conserva tion work for years to come "

Mr Tyler said: "After ringing and studying birds on the Wetlands since 2002 and during the major developments during the last twenty years, it has been a pleasure to put 'pen to paper'

"The phenomenal increase in the number of birds and species made researching and writ ing the book most enjoyable

"I hope the book will be of interest to local people and birdwatchers who are proud of the local environment and its birdlife, as well as, the historical ornithological information going back more than two centuries "

Of all the books written about birds recorded in Devon, this is the first for the Lower Axe Val ley

With better public access on the west side of the Axe Estuary from Seaton Road and the cemetery car park, birdwatching has in creased in popularity and more species have been sighted for the first time

More than 300 species of birds have been recorded and referred to in the book The sta tus of each species is listed, together with colour photographs and migration details of birds ringed or recovered in the area

After careful research of nineteenth century literature, the author gleaned considerable in formation on the status of the local birdlife es pecially along the River Axe and hinterland, which had not been published including per sonal observations of ornithologists present during the early twentieth century References have also been made to the lat est Devon Atlas 2007 2013 as well as other nesting data

The hardback book costs £15 can be pur chased from the author by emailing mwtyler2@googlemail com and at the Lookout at Seaton Wetlands during office hours

Michael Tyler has written several books and articles on natural history including 'The Birds of Devon: a complete avifauna of Devon' and the award winning 'British Oaks A Concise Guide'

Village residents fight for future of dilapidated pub

RESIDENTS of Chardstock have expressed concerns over the future of the village's only pub

The George Inn in Chardstock was closed down during the Covid pandemic and has now stood empty for more than two years

The Grade II listed building has since fallen into disrepair and residents formed the George Inn Continuity Group after Chard stock Parish Council recognised it as an asset of community value

The pub is owned by the Wellington Pub Group the largest free of tie pub estate in the UK, owned by British businessmen the Reuben brothers, named the second richest family in the UK by the Sunday Times Rich List in 2020

Jon Goss of the George Inn Continuity Group said the company claims to be invest ing in rural communities but they had left the village pub "falling into rack and ruin"

A lack of maintenance on the building is said to have seen the ceiling collapse

The 15th century thatched pub is currently being advertised for a 20 year lease by Bettesworths, but residents are concerned the current condition of the building has resulted in a lack of interest

They are calling on the owners to take action and renovate the pub, in hope it will be re opened in the future.

Mr Goss said: "It is pivotally important to

the village and the only pub in Chardstock. The skittles league played there, it always hosted lots of Christmas events and was the epicentre of the annual street fayre "

Mr Goss said the local conservation officer had a "duty of care to look after listed build ings" but it had taken months to encourage them to contact the Wellington Pub Group to discuss the future of The George Inn

It is now understood that the conservation officer has been in contact with the company, which has since commissioned a survey of the building and they are currently waiting for a report on this

The Wellington Pub Group is managed by Criterion Asset Management, which has been asked for a comment on The George Inn in Chardstock but has not responded

Young runner selected to represent Britain a t cross countr y championships in Italy

YOUNG East Devon runner Innes Fitzgerald has been selected to represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2022 Eu ropean Cross Country Champi onships in Turin, Italy, on Sunday, December 11

It marks the first British Athlet ics selection for 16 year old Innes, from Beer, who recently completed her GCSEs at Axe Valley Academy She has been chosen to com pete in the Under 20s Women category having impressed at previous races and having been given the backing of Exeter run ning coach Gavin Pavey, who trained his wife and five time Olympian Jo Pavey Others in the team will include experienced competitors and gold medal winners

Team leader Chris Jones said: "The Great Britain and Northern Ireland team have a great history at the European Cross Country Championships, and following

another good autumn/winter season, and a competitive trial event on Saturday, we have been able to select a very strong team who will be pushing the best in Europe next month

"It is great to see a number of experienced athletes earning their places on the team once again, and likewise, I am pleased that several athletes have achieved their first GB & NI vests We are looking forward to seeing how the team performs in Italy "

Innes has been described as one to watch and is said to be tipped for sporting success

She previously won the inter mediate girls 3,000m race at the English Schools' Track & Feld Championships, setting a new championship record and plac ing her third in the UK Rankings for under 17 women this year She was presented with a silver pocket watch by staff at Axe Val ley Academy to celebrate her running success

Residents of Chardstock pictured outside the closed George Inn in October

Runner Innes Fitzgerald pictured earlier this year when she was a pupil at Axe Valley Academy

Axminster Musical Theatre's production of Sister Act hailed as their ‘best ever’ THEATRE

AXMINSTER Musical Theatre's recent production of Sister Act as been hailed as their best ever

The society, formed in 1926 when they per formed HMC Pinafore, performed the award winning hit at the Guildhall last week to near full house audiences and with numerous standing ovations

Sister Act was a huge 1991 cinematic blockbuster starring Whoopi Goldberg and Maggie Smith, converting to the stage on 2006 with a West End run three years later A newly revised adaption of the show opened on Broadway in 2011 and more re cently a UK tour ran for a year

Since then Sister Act has been a great favourite with local musical theatre groups and remains popular with performance and audiences alike

That was certainly the case among Axmin ster audiences One of their regular atten ders wrote to Nub News in praise of the Axminster production, saying it was " as good as any West End show I have seen "

The show was directed by Nick Lawrence, a life member of AMT and now serving his second term as National President of NODA (National Operatic and Dramatic Associa tion. Mr Lawrence directs musicals and plays all over the West Country He clearly likes working with the Axmin ster society Writing in the show pro gramme, he said: "You've haven't had fun unless you ' ve spent the evening with the young vibrant and talented members of Axminster Musical Theatre rehearsing this crazy show Every rehearsal has been a joy and I cannot wait to work with them again "

Following the success of last year ' s pro duction, Evita, which received rave reviews (one of them from me), Joseph Binmore re turned as musical director and Jodie Glover, a popular stage performer in East Devon and West Dorset, was the choreogra pher with Lily Rayner as her dance captain

The Sister Act cast included some of the most popular local performers in local the atre circles as well a number of new faces The leading roles were taken by society chairman Silvey Webber with her usual pro fessional and powerful performance as De loris Van Cartier.

Harvey Causley, who grows in popularity with every role he takes, took the role of Eddie Souther (Sweaty Eddie), and the role of Mother Superior was taken by Sarah Jane Smith who gave a wholly believable perfor mance and was a big hit with the Axminster audiences

A big plus in Sister Act is the wonderful musical numbers including such classics as "Take Me To Heaven", "I Could Be That Guy" and "I Haven't Got A Prayer", all de livered with passion

CAST: Silver Webber (Deloris Van Cartier), Sarah Jane Smith (Mother Superior), Carly Poole (Sister Mary Robert), Hannah Mc

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Gown), Caroline Markham (Sister Mary Lazarus),Richard Fereday (Monsignor O'Hara), Tony Glover (Curtis), Harvey Causley (Eddie), Harry Lockett (TJ), Matthew Knight (Joey), Ryan Tozer (Pablo), Lorraine Knowles (Sister Mary Martin of Tours), Rose Harvey (Sister Mary Theresa), Jasmine Hussey (Michelle), Brian Curlsey (Ernie); Jodie Glover, Jasmine Hussey, Caitlin Jackson, Eloise Mathews, Sally Next, Lily Rayner, Tracey Wakeling, Maddie Whitaker, Annette Wraxall and Kelsey Wright (Nuns); Ian Styles (Cop), Caitlin Jackson (Hooker); Ian Styles, Tracey Wakeling and Sally Next (Bar Patrons and Waitresses); Olly Harrison (Drag Queen); Michael Dye, Jodie Glover, Olly Harrison, Jasmine Hussey, Caitlin Jackson, Eloise Mathews, Sally Next, Lily Rayner, Tracey Wakeling and Kelsey Wright (Homeless People); Michael Dye (Cab Driver), Olly Harrison (Newscaster); Jodie Glover, Olly Harrison, Jasmine Hussey, Lily Rayner, Matthew Knight, Harry Lockett and Ryan Tozer (Fantasy Dancers), Michael Dye, Olly Harrison and Ian Styles (Alter Boys).

ORCHESTRA: Tina Pavely, Cathy Bin more, Joseph Binmore, Jen Campbell, Shirley Screech, Josh Westrip, Emily Wil son Manfield, Chris Holland, Frazer Mor gan, Pete Manfield, Glyn Rattenbury and Steve Douglas

PRODUCTION: Ian Styles (Production Manager); Adam Chudley (Stage Man ager); Martin Webber and Friends of the Society (Assistant Stage Managers); Ian Styles (Set Design and Construction, Axminster Property (Set Materials); Sev enth Wave Auto (Lighting and Sound); Brian Cursley (Properties); Lily Rayner (Dance Captain); Cast and Friends of the Society (Wardrobe); The Space Taunton (Costume Hire); Susie Gambie and Friends of the Society (Dressers); Hannah McGown, Joseph Binmore, Ian Styles and Rose Har vey (Publicity); Hannah McGown, Rose Harvey and Annette Wraxall (Programme); Shell Lawrence Photography (Dress Re hearsal Photographer); (Axminster Guild hall and Joseph Binmore (Ticket Sales and Box Office); Footeprints Bridport (Print ing); Pam Cridge (Floral Arrangements); Nick Cole, Mike Harvey, Sue Close and Friends of the Society (Front of House); Di anne Bruce (Raffle)

One achievement worthy of note is that ATM's secretary Rose Harvey was appear ing in her 50th production with the society ATM's next production will be Jekyll & Hyde at Axminster Guildhall September 26 30 2023

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Uplyme halt the slide and Charmouth book final place

UPLYME 1sts travelled to Elmore 3rds on the back of a run of defeats and looking to turn the tide on their luck

The home side had a very experienced start ing 11 and knew exactly what style of play would suit their large pitch: the route one from their back 4 Initially, The Swallows adapted well to the long ball and responded with some good football, but a very tacky sur face made it hard

No goals at half time and the second half started badly, with an Elmore long punt caus ing confusion between centre backs and goal keeper, allowing the number 9 to poke home

Facing another loss, Uplyme dug deep and scored 2 quick goals, one through a sharp Joe Urquhart volley from a Fin Mclean free kick, and then via a Jonnie Harris penalty, who had to score it twice after the referee deemed the goalkeeper had moved!

Uplyme couldn't quite hold on under the long balls and late in the half Elmore equalised There was very late drama as the referee inexplicably judged the Uplyme de fender had made a pass back, even though it was clear to everyone else it was not the case Luckily, the defence held and the whistle blew for full time

"I thought we could hold on, " said manager Steve Gillan "We deserved at least a point and our young players, once again, went toe to toe with a very experienced team who

wanted to dominate through their physicality and direct tactics on their home pitch

“The referee was being assessed, today, so I'd love to read those notes after some of his decisions! But we'll take a point and look ahead to a great game against top of the table, next week "

■ CHARMOUTH booked their spot in the Perry Street Division One Cup final on Satur day in a tight semi final against Donyatt A nervy first half saw the teams go into at half time at 2 2

Donyatt took the lead against the play in the 15th minute, but Charmouth quickly re sponded in the 20th with Ben Stead assisting Ashley Williams to make it 1 1

Donyatt regained the lead after Charmouth gave away a penalty on 25 minutes to go 2 1 down but just before half time Ashley Williams struck again to make in 2 2 Charmouth were dominant in the second half but the Donyatt defence held firm Penal ties saw Charmouth convert all five while Donyatt only managed four It was an entertaining game played in diffi cult conditions

Like many other local clubs, Charmouth have found it difficult to field two sides and have reluctantly decided to withdraw their Reserve team from Parry Street Division Three

Marksmen out in front

Ressies pulling away from bottom place

AFTER a few difficult weeks in fielding full squads, Lyme Regis Reserves bounced back with a comfortable 3 0 win over Bampton at the Davey Fort on Saturday

The welcome three points lifts them off the bottom of the Devon and Exeter Divi sion Three and new manager Wallace Blackmore is hoping his side can kick on from here

The Seasiders’’ second string started lively with Robbie Fowler going close with a header, Will Meech forcing the visiting keeping to parry the ball wide before Jon Davies executed a perfect strike to put Lyme into an early 1 0 lead

At the other end, the keeper Rob Harp pulled off a great diving save to protect Lyme’s early lead

Lyme continued to dominate throughout the half and Harp was rarely troubled again

In the 23rd minute Kingsley Wellman, en joying himself is midfield as he builds his fitness after a nasty ankle injury, headed wide from an excellent Haydn Lewis cross Lyme’s dominance was cemented before half time when new signing Ethan Matthews, who was causing havoc down the right wing, smashed the ball home to

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give the Seasiders a 2 0 advantage at half time.

The second half continued to be bossed by Lyme who stage numerous attacks before Matthews sealed a 3 0 victory when he ri fled the ball home from close range, win ning himself the man of the match award Matthews’ close ball control and pace was a constant problem for the Bampton de fence and he was unlucky not to have com pleted his hat trick with a number of close misses

It was also good to see Rhys Williams back in a Lyme shirt demonstrating he has lost none of his ball skills

Blackmore will have been pleased with the overall performance of his side, espe cially the back four, after a frustrating start to the season, but tomorrow (Saturday) they face an even sterner test when they travel to league leaders Hemyock

Squad: Rob Harp; Robbie Fowler, Kingsley Wellman, Stu Broom, Luke Clifton; Haydn Lewis, Ben Bowditch, Rhys Williams, Jon Davies; Ethan Matthews, Will Meech Subs: Wallace Blackmore, Louis Rinaldi

VOLUNTEER Lyme Regis have taken over as leaders in the Lyme Regis Winter Crib bage League

They have moved one point ahead of Axminster Con Club, now in second place, with former leaders Lamb Swan in third place

Results: Volunteer 3, New Inn Kilm ington 2 (Beer leg 2 1); Lamb Swans 2, Bar rel of Beer Bv3 (B/L 2 1); Axminster Con Club 3, Castle In Axminster 2 (B/L 1 2)

The semi finals and of the Knock Out Cup will ne held at the New Inn Kilmington on Monday, December 12, 7 15 for 7 30pm start The team involved are: Volly Rejects, Lamb Swans, Gerrard Arms, Barrel of Beer A

AFTER nine games played, Marksmen are retaining their lead at the top of the Lyme Regis and District Skittles League They have opened up a two point lead over Flyers, Roadrunners and Rousdon Rebels Results (December 3): Skittso’s beat Trap pers (game given); Hopes Wrecked 309, Al leytwits 294; British Legion v Anthill Mon (TBC); Pin Pals 310, Clueless 353; Rousdon Rebels 381, President’s Men 337; Wootton Wobblers 288, Flyers 328; Marksmen beat Hot Gossips (game given); Skittle Me Tim bers 270, Roadrunners 313.

High scores: Paul Bright 77, Tim Mayers 72, Lewis Hodder 71, Warren Davies 70

Action shots from Lyme Regis Reser ves’ 3 0 home victor y over Bampton

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Lyme fail to recapture those glorious cup days

THERE was a time when Lyme Regis’ record in the county cup competitions were the envy of many bigger clubs in Dorset.

A glance at the Seasiders’ honours board tells its own story: between 1995 and 2005 Lyme won the Dorset Intermediate Cup on no fewer than nine occasions; between 1983 and 2012 the Reserves lifted the Dorset Junior Cup six times

Those were the days, of course, when Lyme was considered to be a junior club Before joining the dizzy heights of the Devon and Exeter League there was a long list of cup victories whilst members of the Perry Street League with six Pre mier division championships

They were, indeed, the glory days for those who wore the amber and

black During the pandemic ravaged past two years, Lyme ended up champions of the Devon and Exeter Premier Mini League, with only five clubs competing

Whilst it has it’s place among the club’s long list of successes, Lyme did not really feel like champions

This year, with local football back somewhere near its pre COVID self, it was going to be different

After a stuttering start Julien Simier’s squad put together an impressive run of results which took them to second place in the Premier division behind the all conquering Alphington Simier spoke lovingly as an unashamed French man of his team’s style of attractive football Trés bon!

Then came along the dreaded senior cup games Lyme drew Alphington away in the East Devon Senior Cup The weather was foul and the game was switched to a 3G pitch in Exeter, not favoured hunting ground for Lyme’s ageing squad They were beaten 7 0 Least said the better

Last Saturday followed with an away trip to Sturminster Newton, favourites for the Dorset Premier League, in the Dorset Senior Trophy

The Lyme cause was not helped with two late with drawals due to sickness and so they travelled with a bare 11, some carrying niggling in juries

They lost 6 0 It’s been a long time since Lyme shipped 13 goals in two games if ever

But let’s look on the bright side At least the long cup journies are behind them Time to concentrate on regain ing that second place in the Premier Division

Cam flying the flag for the Lions and Seasiders

PROUD of his country and proud of his home club That’s Lyme Regis first teamer and committee man Cam Fowler who followed England and all the way to Qatar for the World Cup

And with him went his prize po sition the England flag embla zoned with the word “Seasiders” and the Lyme club crest Cam, whose trip to Asia was nearly ruined by a serious ankle injury before leaving, is pictured at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.

Cam spent ten days in Qatar, staying in an apartment espe

cially constructed for fans

As a member of the England Travel Supporters Club, he man aged to get tickets for England’s three group games plus Switzer land v Cameroon, Croatia v Canada and Ghana v South Korea.

He said the atmosphere in Qatar was really good and the Qateris were “really friendly”

A full interview with Cam can be seen in the Lyme Regis Football Club matchday programme on the club’s Facebook page

Seasiders retur n to league action

AFTER two disappointing cup de feats, Lyme Regis 1st team return to league duty tomorrow with a home fixture against neighbours Colyton (kick off 2 30pm)

Colyton have always been a bit of a bogey side for the Seasiders who lost their first Devon and Exeter Premier game of the season to the Tanners

Following the disappointment of being knocked out of the East Devon Senior Cup and the Dorset Senior Trophy, manager Julien Simier will be looking to his players who put to gether an impressive run of victories which took them into second place in the Premier division

Two weeks out of league action has seen them drop to fifth place, one po sition above Colyton but with three games in hand over the East Devon side

Whilst Alphington seem to be run ning away with the title, the race for second spot is hotting up with all in contention within one point of each other

Unfortunately, Lyme will be without in for m striker Brad Rowe and top scorer Fred Parsons for tomorrow’s game but Simier will have a full squad to tr y and stop Colyton doing the double

Lyme Regis Reserves, who chalked up a 3 0 victor y over Bampton last week to lift themselves of the bottom of Division Three, are away to leaders Hemyock

Uplyme 1sts, who drew 2 2 with El more 3rds last week, have a tough fixture at home to Division Four lead ers East Budleigh 2nds

Uplyme Reserves, 4 1 winners over Yetminster in Perr y Street Division

Three, in which there are only seven teams, are now without a league fix ture until Januar y 7 when they meet second placed Chard United A

Ethan Matthews another man of the match performance for Lyme Reser ves