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Local firm takes on bus route to Seaton LOCAL bus company Axe Valley Mini Travel has confirmed that it will be launching a service between Lyme Regis and Seaton, as Stagecoach’s 9A service is scrapped.

The independent family business, based in Seaton, has confirmed it will be launching a new service between the two resorts as of August 1 but there is uncertainty over the new timetable.

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Councillors discuss cross-border issues

LYME Regis and Charmouth’s new Dorset councillor, Belinda Bawden, has met with her counterpart from Axminster, Cllr Ian Hall, for the first time in a bid to improve cross-border co-operation.

High on the agenda was the future of the bus route between Lyme Regis and Seaton and climate issues.

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LYME REGIS SUPPORTS THOSE ARRIVING IN TOWN AFTER FLEEING CONFLICT WITH RUSSIA RESIDENTS in Lyme Regis hosting Ukrainian refugees would like to thank local businesses, other organisations and individuals for welcoming them and providing practical support.

There are now about 18 people who have travelled to Lyme Regis and Uplyme under the Homes for Ukraine Scheme, including five children.

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They have fled stressful situations, including missiles passing overhead and sirens constantly going off. In most cases they have left their husbands and other male family members behind to defend their towns from the Russians.

Tom’s restaurant on Marine Parade recently hosted a Sunday lunch for some of the

Ukrainian guests, who expressed their gratitude and said the lunch was delicious.

The Marine Theatre has provided free tickets for children for the upcoming ‘Peter Rabbit’ performance. The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis is offering to fund school uniform and St Michael’s School PFA has provided new and second hand items.

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Local family firm steps in to continue bus service between Lyme Regis and Seaton BUT REGULAR PASSENGERS RAISE CONCERNS THAT TIMETABLE MAY BE CUT LOCAL bus company Axe Valley Mini Travel has confirmed that it will be launching a service between Lyme Regis and Seaton, as Stagecoach’s 9A service is scrapped.

Residents and visitors expressed huge dismay after it was announced that Stagecoach would be withdrawing its 9A service between Lyme Regis and Seaton as of July 31.

Stagecoach said there was “insufficient passenger demand for this section of the route to continue on a commercial basis”, but the withdrawal has been described as a major blow to both residents living along the route and visitors to the two towns.

An online petition was even launched to encourage Devon County Council to continue the service, said to be a “lifeline” for many needing to travel between Lyme Regis and Seaton. The petition was launched by Seaton resident Luke Taylor, who works at Herbies takeaway kiosk on Lyme Regis seafront, and received 757 signatures.

Luke commented: “This bus service is very much a lifeline for many people. For me personally it enables me to travel from Seaton to my place of work in Lyme Regis and I’m aware of many others in a similar situation.

“The bus is usually busy each morning and when I return home in the evening, so it would appear there is very much a demand for this service which is contrary to what Stagecoach are claiming.

“To my knowledge, the cutting of the service by Stagecoach was done with absolutely no public consultation, none of the users of the service were informed, many people like myself do not own a car.

“In an era where we are encouraged to use public transport to protect the environment, the decision to cut a bus service connecting two towns on the popular Jurassic Coast seems ludicrous.”

Now, Seaton-based Axe Valley Mini Travel (AVMT) – an independent family business – has confirmed it will be launching a new service between the two resorts as of August 1.

TO BEGIN OR AS A SIDE Bread & Dips for Two £8.5 Hummus, seeded dukkha - chickpea & tahini dip Melitzanosalata, chopped olives - aubergine & spring onion dip Tirokafteri, cherry tomatoes - spicy whipped feta dip Extra bread - £2 English Halloumi (3) £8 Halloumi dressed with a pomegranate yoghurt, trill leaves & pomegranate seeds Falafel (2) £7.5 Leek, spinach fritter

Spanakopita (2) £7.5 Leek, spinach and feta filo parcel Trio £8.5 Domades, falafel & spanakopita

PLATED GYROS Choose from one of the following which will be plated with preserved lemon & tomato tabbouleh, tzatziki, greek dressed trill leaf salad & flat bread Marinated Local Lamb Shoulder £16 Feta Brined Framptons Chicken £15 Halloumi with Pomegranate Yoghurt Dressing £14 BABA Falafel, Hummus & Tzatziki Dressing £12 Greek Saffron Lemon Garlic Potatoes £4.5 Slow-cooked in vegetable stock, caramelised garlic, saffron, lemon & oregano TO FINISH Purbeck ice cream or sorbet served on its own £3 or alongside a local liquor of your choice £6 Ouzo, water & ice to cleanse the palette £4

Seaton resident Luke Taylor, who works in Lyme Regis, launched an online petition save the 9A bus route before Axe Valley Mini Travel made its announcement on a new service AVMT says its timetable for this new service has not yet been finalised, but a timetable released on the website bustimes.org shows an AVMT service 378 between Seaton and Lyme Regis starting on August 1, with five buses running between Lyme Regis and Seaton a day, starting from Cobb Gate Square at 9.25am and the last bus leaving Lyme at 5.40pm. It shows the last bus from Seaton leaving at 5pm.

Coming into Lyme Regis, the bus will stop at several points down Sidmouth Road, at Holmbush car park and in the town centre, but will not travel around the main housing estate to turn around, as the 9A currently does. There will also be no Sunday service, according to this timetable.

This has sparked some concerns that the service will not run frequently enough for those relying on it to get to work.

For more details on AVMT and announcements,

visit avmtbustimes.wixsite.com/mysite or its Facebook page www.facebook.com/axevalleyminitravel You can also still sign Luke’s online petition to retain a service between Seaton and Lyme Regis at www.change.org/p/ensure-the-9a-seaton-tolyme-regis-bus-connection-remains

CORRECTION

IN the last issue of the LymeOnline newspaper we reported that Uplyme Village Fete was organised by the trustees of the King George V playing field.

The fete in in fact organised by Pete Hackett, Dave Edwards and Maria Hayes Yapp, who are not trustees. Apologies for any confusion or offence caused.

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Charmouth looking for new firefighters DORSET & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service is looking for new on-call firefighters in Charmouth.

The fire station on Bridge Road has opportunities for anyone who could provide availability during the week and/or at weekends, with flexible contracts on offer for those who work shift systems or have childcare responsibilities.

On-call firefighters live and/or work within the local community, and are paid to respond to emergencies during whatever periods of cover have been agreed.

When the pager goes off, a firefighter can be called to a wide range of incidents, such as commercial and domestic fires, road traffic collisions, rescues from height or water, animal rescue or flooding.

During the week starting Monday, July 11, the service’s recruitment team will be out and about in the Charmouth area, engaging with the community and encouraging people to consider being an on-call firefighter.

There’s also the opportunity to call in at the fire station between 3pm and 5pm, Monday to Friday, to have a chat and find out more.

In addition, there will be a ‘drop in’ evening at the fire station on Monday, July 18 between 7pm and 9pm, when anyone interested in becoming an on-call firefighter can call in, take a look around, and have a chat with the crew about what the job involves.

Station manager Dan Cull said: “The role of a firefighter is very rewarding, and it requires determination, motivation, and a genuine desire to serve the community. Successful applicants become part of a well-trained workforce, earning additional income, and gaining transferable skills such as first aid, driving qualifications and health & safety knowledge – which can also benefit them in their primary employment.”

If you’re interested in applying to be an on-call firefighter, visit www.dwfire.org.uk/on-call-firefighters,leave a message on the 24-hour recruitment line 01722 691444, or email oncallsupportofficers@dwfire.org.uk or

Local support and fundraising continues for those in Ukraine CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE month to provide access for travel – most of the appointments at the Job Centre and banking are in Bridport, where there’s also a community-run warehouse for clothes and other essentials. Most refugees arrive with just a suitcase or two.

Dorset Council has provided advice, initial funding and support for both refugees and their hosts, while local MP Chris Loder has helped significantly with visa issues.

Lyme Regis Town Council also agreed to provide £2,000 in emergency funding and other help at a recent meeting.

The council’s newest member, Cllr Philip May, is one of those hosting refugees in Lyme Regis.

He commented: “This is a temporary situation. We fully expect government routes to funding to be available.

“Most Ukrainians arriving here want to work and the only ones who can’t have childcare issues because Lyme Regis doesn’t seem to have vacancies for childcare.

“We are talking about small amounts of money for each family which makes the difference between the children going to school in the same uniform as the other children or not, or for getting the bus to the job centre or the bank.”

Lyme Regis Foodbank and the Seaside Store have provided essential food supplies.

Local cafes, restaurants and pubs seeking employees have taken on some of those able to work, even with limited English, and are providing a supportive working environment.

Individuals around the town have offered lifts, English lessons, hospitality and kindness, making what could be a traumatic experience easier to bear.

The Lyme Regis hosts and other supporters

meet every fortnight in the Driftwood Café in the Baptist Church to share their experiences and help each other. Contact Eva Fahle-Clouts on evafahleclouts@gmail.com for details.

Meanwhile, local landlord Tom Littledyke is continuing his fundraising and support efforts for those affected by the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Tom, a former Royal Marine Reservist and Woodroffe School student, now runs the Shave Cross Cellar and Shave Cross Taverna in Lyme Regis, as well as the Shave Cross Inn near Bridport, with his partner Georgia Wellman.

He made international headlines earlier this year after setting up an online fundraising page and driving a mini bus to Ukraine to deliver supplies and ferry refugees out of the country.

He and Georgia have gone on to assist at least seven convoys to Ukraine, and are now planning to buy a ‘safehouse’ on the borders of Poland and Ukraine for refugees.

Donations to the convoys have included huge supplies of non-lethal military equipment, radios, armour, warm clothing, blankets and medical items. In recent months Tom and his team have also received donations of vehicles, including an ambulance a 7.5 ton lorry and another mini bus.

Apart from the donations of materials, a highly successful online appeal led by Tom and Georgia raised well over £25,000 to provide further supplies and aid. Donations can still be made via the website www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/thomas-littledyke As a thank you for their efforts, Tom and Georgia have been invited to officially open Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week on Saturday, July 23 in a ceremony outside the lifeboat station on the Cobb, in which Tom will be interviewed by former BBC television reporter Chris Coneybeer.

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SUMMER DIARY DATES JULY 9 Uplyme Summer Flower & Produce Fair King George V playing field, 1pm to 5pm JULY 16 Lyme Day of Morris Lyme Regis seafront, 11am to 5pm Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival Lyme Regis Football Club, 2pm to 11pm JULY 20 Somers Day Parade From Langmoor Gardens to the Cobb, 11am JULY 22 - JULY 23 Lyme Regis Big Beer Festival Marine Theatre JULY 23 - JULY 30 Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week AUGUST 4 Grand Firework Display, 10pm AUGUST 6 - AUGUST 13 Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week AUGUST 28 Candles on the Cobb SEPTEMBER 2 - SEPTEMBER 4 Lyme Folk Weekend SEPTEMBER 3 HIX Oyster Celebration The Oyster & Fish House in Lister Gardens SEPTEMBER 4 Lyme Splash Swimming Challenge From Lyme Regis beach to Charmouth, 10.15am

DEATH NOTICE ALEX JACKS

Peacefully on Saturday 2nd!July 2022 aged 88 years. A loving husband to Vinnie.

A beloved father to Lisa and Mandy and father-in-law to Tim. A much loved brother to Nick. A loving grandfather to William and his partner Kelly and a great grandfather to Phoebe and Nadia.

Our special thanks to everyone at Pinhay House.

Private funeral. However, flowers welcome c/o AJ Wakely & Sons, 7a Silver Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3HR.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Investigation into South West Water

OFWAT, a government regulator, is now investigating South West Water over its recent environmental performance and sewage spills from storm overflows.

It comes as part of its investigation into how all wastewater companies in England and Wales manage their wastewater treatment works.

Ofwat is also currently investigating Anglian Water, Northumbrian Water, Thames Water, Wessex Water and Yorkshire Water.

It said that the move to look into South West Water was prompted by ‘ongoing concerns’ and the water company’s latest environmental performance.

Concerns have also been raised in Lyme Regis in recent months, about reported sewage in the River Lim and in the sea, where the water quality is not monitored outside of the main summer season.

South West Water has been served with a formal notice to gather further information for enforcement purposes. Ofwat expects water companies to make quick progress, and it is working with the Environment Agency which is carrying out a criminal investigation into companies’ compliance with environmental permits.

The regulator could fine water companies up to 10 per cent of their annual turnover.

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Scouts launch new troop to meet demand THE 1st Lym Valley Scout Group, based in Uplyme, has opened a second Scout troop to meet demand as the group continue to grows.

The new troop, which meets on a Monday night at the Scout Hut on Rhode Lane, saw nine new Scouts invested this week.

The new Scouts chose not to have a conventional investiture and instead opted to make their Scout promise on rafts launched off Victoria Beach, on the Cobb.

Charmouth hotel applies for residential use

Jurassic Coast charity walker raises £1,500

A CHARMOUTH hotel has requested permission to change to residential use with two selfcontained holiday units.

A planning application for the change has been lodged with Dorset Council by the owners of the grade II listed Abbots House in The Street, Charmouth.

The building was previously The Queens Arms and is thought to have been built in the 16th century by an Abbot of Forde Abbey.

The building has been run in the past as a restaurant with rooms, and later as a bed and breakfast with four rooms. The restaurant use later changed to a monthly ‘pop up’ session.

ZOOLOGIST and safari guide Ryan Eddowes, who was born with clubfoot, has raised £1,500 for a charity helping those with lower limb conditions after walking the 95-mile length of the Jurassic Coast in just ten days.

The money has been donated to Steps Worldwide, the leading charity working for all those whose lives are affected by childhood lower limb conditions and the health professionals who treat them.

Summer Reading Challenge launched

Lyme Morris to host seafront day of dance

FREE summer activities and events have been launched in libraries across Dorset for children aged four to 11.

This summer, children can visit any of the county’s 31 libraries, including its eight community managed libraries, to meet the Gadgeteers and to get involved in a science and innovation themed Summer Reading Challenge.

By taking part in the challenge, with free materials from the Dorset Library Service and online via the challenge website, children will be able to join six fictional Gadgeteers.

The characters – brought to life by children’s writer and illustrator Julian Beresford – use their curiosity and wonder to understand the science

FOR their annual summer celebration, Lyme Morris will be welcoming dancing sides from across the West County and further afield to the town on Saturday, July 16.

Twelve Morris sides will this year be performing over a full day of entertainment on Lyme Regis seafront.

The event will start at 11am at Cobb Gate car park with a mass parade of all the sides along seafront to the Marine Parade shelters, which will act at the main performance area for the rest of the day.

Lifeguard patrols to start this weekend

LIFEGUARD patrols will start in Lyme Regis and on 18 other beaches across the South West this weekend, ahead of the peak summer season.

The beaches across Dorset, Devon and Cornwall will have lifeguard cover from Saturday, July 9 until Sunday, September 4, bringing the total number of beaches with RNLI lifeguard patrols to over 90 as we move into the height of summer.

Already operational on more than 70 beaches across the South West, RNLI lifeguards patrol daily between the hours of 10am and 6pm.

Professionally trained in casualty care, lifesaving techniques in and out of the water and water

New campaign advises against feeding seagulls LITTER Free Dorset’s ‘Don’t Feed the Locals’ campaign is back this summer.

The Litter Free Dorset team are working with town councils and local takeaway businesses to spread the ‘Don’t Feed the Locals’ message to discourage intentional and accidental feeding of seagulls.

Don’t Feed the Locals’ is a positive, humorous engaging directly with communities and visitors to reduce litter and antisocial behaviour by seagulls, improving the seaside and town centre environment for everyone.

behind a whole range of interests, from fashion and technology to cooking and music.

Through an exciting book collection and accompanying activities, the Gadgeteers will help to spark children’s curiosity about the world around them, and encourage them to feed their imagination over the summer holiday.

They will be boggled by brilliant facts, gaze at the stars, and be inspired by tales of creativity and invention. With plenty of great options across picture books, early readers and middle grade books, there’s lots to keep children busy.

Find out about all the Summer Reading Challenge events and library activities for children on the Dorset Council website.

Defibrillator now ‘live’ in Wootton Fitzpaine

and land craft operations, the main role of a lifeguard is to prevent incidents occurring and to educate, inform and advise the public about possible dangers, whilst keeping everyone safe and able to enjoy their time at the coast.

Along with Lyme Regis, the additional beaches to have lifeguard patrols from this weekend include Greenhill in Weymouth; Bigbury-on-Sea, Hope Cove, Slapton Sands (Monument), Blackpool Sands and Teignmouth South in Devon; and Crackington Haven, Northcott, South Fistral, Lusty Glaze, Porthkidney, Carbis Bay, Marazion, Perranuthnoe, Gunwalloe and Porthleven in Cornwall.

WOOTTON Fitzpaine now has a newly-installed defibrillator in an eye-catching yellow cabinet on the end of the skittle alley next to the Village Hall.

Wootton Fitzpaine Social Club co-ordinated the fund-raising activities and received an overwhelming response from the local community, exceeding their £2,000 target in record time.

This life-saving equipment was expertly installed by local resident Ray Dyer of Lyme Bay Electrical, who gave his time for free in support of the project.

Endurance challenge to mark 9/11 anniversary A RETIRED police officer from Uplyme, who went to New York to help victims of the September 11 terrorist attacks, is staging an endurance fitness challenge on the anniversary of the 2001 atrocity.

Julie Corbin is in training for her 24-hour challenge, which will start precisely at 1.46pm on September 11 – 8.46am in America, the time at which the first place struck the North Tower at the World Trade Centre. She will be raising funds for Cruse Bereavement Care and Arc, Axminster Recovery with Counselling.

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ALL OVER THE TOWN Eight weeks of summer mayhem coming up!

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IGHT weeks of hectic mayhem stretch out before us. No, I’m not talking about the race for a new Prime Minister... I’m talking about summer season here in Lyme Regis!

July has arrived, and with it a packed programme of events and festivals, hoards of holidaymakers, the perils of parking, a forecast heatwave and hazy evenings spent dipping toes in the water and gobbling fish ‘n’ chips and ice creams on the beach. Bring it all on.

Last weekend I escaped for a few days for some much-needed ‘R&R’ at Gyllngvase Beach, in Falmouth, and I’ve returned recharged and ready for what is set to be a non-stop summer in Lyme Regis.

We ease into things this weekend with Uplyme’s Summer Flower and Produce Fair on Saturday and, if you’re into your local history, Colyton will be hosting a day of Monmouth Rebellion re-enactments.

I’ll also be popping over to the Jurassic Fields music festival in neighbouring Bridport, which will be well covered by my colleague Lottie on the Bridport Nub News website.

It should get me in the mood for a festival of my own, as I’ll be hosting the annual Sausage

Summer on a plate...

■ BEFORE disappearing off to Cornwall for the weekend I was lucky enough to be invited along to Robin Wylde to try their new, summer tasting menu.

I have been wanting to visit the restaurant since it opened in late 2020 and it did not disappoint! A menu of the freshest, most flavoursome dishes – the dessert alone was one of the most delicious I’ve ever tried.

Read about chef Harriet Mansell’s incredible rise to success and my review on page 12.

& Cider Festival at Lyme Regis Football Club on Saturday, July 16, along with my fellow committee members.

As I mentioned in my last column, this event pretty much takes over my life at this time of year and it’s now full-steam ahead as we make the final preparations for what has quickly become the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year, and a favourite event the Lyme Regis calendar.

You can find full details and read about our great lineup of entertainment on page 11.

On the same day (July 16), Lyme Morris will be welcoming 12 sides from across the West County and further field for a day of summer celebrations and dancing on the seafront.

Festival fever is set to continue as the Marine Theatre will be hosting the Lyme Regis Big Beer Festival on July 22 and 23 in partnership with Lyme Regis Brewery, and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week will get underway the same weekend, with the official opening ceremony to be carried out by hero landlord Tom Littledyke, who continues to organise convoys of aid and raise funds for Ukraine.

The programme for the week is now available in local outlets, with some new highlights to include an inflateable ‘Total Wipeout’ game in Lister Gardens and a Pirate Day packed with fun and games and finishing with an after party at Lyme Regis Brewery.

Regatta & Carnival Week will shortly follow, this year featuring a Wacky Wheelbarrow Race – a reincarnation of the much-missed Pram Derby – and the return of the Marine Theatre disco.

The spectacular Candles on the Cobb will round off August, followed by Lyme Folk Weekend in September, along with Mark Hix’s Oyster Celebration on September 3.

You can find dates of all the major summer events and festivals on page 3.

THE PLACE TO BE: IF you like the Goof Food Café & Delicatessen in Broad Street, now you can enjoy the same delicious lunches, cakes and refreshment just a stone’s throw from the sand with Good Food

By The Beach – a new venture which has just opened in the Old Bonded Stores on Marine Parade. What’s better, you can beat the lunchtime queues by placing your order in advance online and picking it up at a time that suits.

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■ BASKED in sunshine, looking back at Lyme Regis from the water. Send your photos of the Lyme Regis area this summer to edit@lyme-online.co.uk and they could be featured on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or in this column!

Pick up your new Lyme Life Mag! THE summer edition of our quarterly Lyme Life Magazine is out this week, includes everything you need to know on what is set to be a jam-packed season in Dorset’s favourite resort.

From the Uplyme Summer and Produce Fair in early July, right through to Lyme Folk Weekend and Mark Hix’s Oyster Celebration in September – we have you covered!

As well as all the upcoming events, we also bring you special features in this season’s edition, including a look at the history of the Cobb and some of the best places to eat and drink.

I’ve also shared another of my favourite local walking routes and we feature some of the newest businesses in town, including the trendy Shoreline Sauna at the Cobb, and The Vending Shed.

EVENT YOU CAN’T MISS:

I’M a little biased, but Lyme Regis Football Club know how to throw a good party, so make sure you join them for the annual Sausage & Cider Festival at the Davey Fort ground in Charmouth Road, from 2pm to 11pm on Saturday, July 16. A full programme of live music awaits, as well as outdoor bar with about 20 local ciders, award-winning sausages on the barbecue, bouncy castle and lots more!

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ON page 8 we carry a report from a committee meeting at Dorset Council, in which members were told that the poor behaviour of some town and parish councillors across the county was putting off others from standing for election. In Lyme Regis we have seen more than our fair share of poor behaviour in recent months and there’s no doubt it has had a negative effect on local democracy.

Perhaps they’ve been following lead from Number 10!

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Lyme’s new Dorset councillor plans to work on cross-border issues with Devon colleague LYME Regis and Charmouth’s new Dorset councillor, Belinda Bawden, has met with her counterpart from Axminster for the first time in a bid to improve cross-border co-operation.

In a meeting facilitated by LymeOnline, Green Party member Cllr Bawden met with Conservative Cllr Ian Hall, who represents neighbouring Axminster on both East Devon District Council and Devon County Council, as well as serving in the non-political role of chair of the county council.

Among the issues discussed in the first of what is hoped to be a regular meeting, the pair discussed the withdrawal of Stagecoach’s 9A bus between Seaton and Lyme Regis, and how they could maintain and build upon sustainable travel which helps give residents continued climate friendly options for travel to work, appointments and for shopping.

They also covered potential support from Dorset Council for the proposed pedestrian safety improvements around Crogg Lane in Uplyme.

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francesca@lyme-online.co.uk Cllr Bawden commented: “I was delighted to meet Cllr Ian Hall. We discussed a wide range of issues which we felt would benefit from more crossborder collaboration between both our town and county councils.

“We agreed to do all we could to ensure the bus service replacing the Stagecoach 9A bus service between Lyme and Seaton was as good, if not better, than the existing service by asking our respective councils for support and showing them how valued the service is for our residents and visitors.

“As we reduce our dependence on cars and fossil fuels, good quality affordable public transport must be a council priority. Central government should, in my opinion, support our local authorities to enable this.

“In the meantime, Cllr Hall and I will continue discussions on how we can best work together to ensure our residents and visitors enjoy the best ser-

vices and quality of life we can provide.”

Cllr Hall added: “What is absolutely clear is that we will both be trying our best to ensure that we here in the Axminster division, which is in the far east of Devon, and that the Lyme and Charmouth division, being in the far west of Dorset, is at the forefront of our thinking and to whenever necessary to shine a bright light on our crossboarder needs.

“It became very apparent that a good working relationship had formed incredibly quickly and I personally will look forward to meeting with Belinda on a quarterly basis.”

Cllr Hall said he hoped future discussions would include the climate crisis, cross border bus services and sustainable travel, A35 safety between Morcombelake and Honiton, healthcare services including mental health provision, tourism, the economy and mental health.

Development Trust appoints new CEO LYME Regis Development Trust (LRDT) has appointed a familiar face to the town as its new CEO, following the recent departure of Chris Tipping.

David Tucker, former director of Lyme Regis Museum, has now taken the helm of LRDT projects, which include running the youth club at The Hub, Lyme Bay Radio, Community Workshop, the Seaside Store, The Old Cllr Ian Hall of Devon County Council and Cllr Belinda Bawden of Dorset Council meet School House Community Café, Welcome Café and many other projects for the first time to discuss cross-border issues to benefit the town.

Mr Tucker commented: “I know I’ve got big boots to fill replacing the force of nature that is Mr Tipping, but I’ve been working in Lyme for over a decade now, so feel I have some understanding of the town’s little quirks”.

Mr Tucker served at the director of Lyme Regis A monthly column by West Dorset MP Chris Loder Museum from 2012 to 2021, where he led on the development of the Mary Anning Wing – the muIT was a great pleasure, as West Dorset’s seum’s 2017 extension.

Member of Parliament, to have joined many of He continued: “I’ve known of LRDT’s work for the splendid events marking the Platinum Jumany years, and I have always admired the way bilee of Her Majesty The Queen. it strives to improve the life of people in Lyme.

In the last couple of months she has addiI’m most impressed with the work the Trust cartionally surpassed the reigns of two other forries out through the Seaside Store and the Commer monarchs, becoming the second longest munity Café, as well as the life-affirming reigning monarch in recorded history.

Welcome Café which runs at the football club.

The remarkable range of events organised “I’m very much looking forward to working across West Dorset and the UK offered a fanwith the development trust’s team of trustees, tastic show of unity in giving thanks for our volunteers and staff. I’ll do my best to build on Monarch and our great fortune of having Her the very sound foundations I’ve been lucky Majesty as our Queen throughout 70 of arenough to inherit. guably the most turbulent years in our history.

“It’s too early to make too many commitments Recent weeks have also brought some poswithout listening to the wisdom of the trustees, itive news for the local environment around colleagues and volunteers, but I do hope that my Lyme Regis. The Environment Act, which I largely undeserved reputation as a fundraiser strongly supported in Parliament and was set helps us attract more funding to support the peointo law late last year, has brought forward an ple of Lyme.” unprecedented clampdown on water compaSue Howard, chairman of Lyme Regis Developnies to enhance the local environment and imment Trust, added: “Myself and the board of prove transparency for the public.

West Water in a move forward that is really trustees welcome David who has proven skills, After I held an urgent summit a short while showing how seriously this issue is being enthusiasm to care about our community and exago, South West Water are now committing to taken and that the new laws we passed in the perience to continue with our current projects a reduction of spills from storm overflows to Environment Act 2021 are starting to take real such as the Community Café and Lyme Bay 20 per year average across their area and a 50 affect for the better.

Radio. per cent reduction in spills from their wastewFishing forms an intrinsic part of Lyme’s “We have been working with David recently, on ater treatment works. character and employs many people in and a new ongoing project for The Hub. David was Following this meeting, it has also been con- around the town. This is why I continue to our obvious choice to replace Chris Tipping, who firmed to me their intention to reduce spills champion the interests of our area’s fishing has left LRDT for a new life in Scotland. We from their wastewater centres close by even community in Parliament, where I recently would like to thank him for his enthusiasm and further, with their site at Uplyme to have its urged the Fisheries Minister to do more to supdedication over the last five years and wish him spillages reduced from 30 to 10 per year and port our local fishing industry; reducing red well.”

Broadwindsor from 81 to 10 per year. tape or changing the demands put on them by A leaving party was recently held for Chris at OFWAT, the water services regulator has regulators to better fit with their work routine The Old School House Community Café in The just announced that it is investigating South were just a few suggestions.

Hub, where colleagues paid tribute to his work and good sense of humour, and presented him with gifts for his new, rural life running a smallVisit www.chrisloder.co.uk for links to my social media channels and news, or email holding in Scotland. hello@chrisloder.co.uk if you are interested in a face-to-face meeting at one of my surgeries David will now be working two days a week,

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David Tucker, former director of Lyme Regis Museum, has been appointed new CEO of Lyme Regis Development Trust

Fun gifts were presented to Chris Tipping at his leaving party, including a beekeeper’s suit for his new smallholding in rural Scotland usually Monday and Wednesday, and be contacted at the development trust’s headquarters in The Hub, Church Street.

For more details on the work of the development trust, visit www.lrdt.co.uk/

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Town crier Alan takes Rotary presidency TOWN crier Alan Vian has taken over as president of the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis for the coming year.

Mr Vian took on the presidential chains from his predecessor Chris Buckingham at a celebratory evening held at Burrow Farm Gardens, near Dalwood, last week, attended by fellow Rotary members, friends and supporters.

As well as being the town crier of Lyme Regis, Mr Vian is known for his association to several charitable organisations in the town, most notably the Regatta & Carnival Committee.

He and wife Lynne work tirelessly on the seafront throughout the summer season, voluntarily helping to ensure the town’s events and festivals run smoothly.

Commenting on his election at Rotary president, Mr Vian said: “It is with a sense of anticipation and excitement that I look forward to our new Rotary Year. For the first time ever I have been elevated to the position of being a president and I am greatly honoured to be taking on the roll, especially when I see the names of the past presidents.

“I am very new to Rotary having watched with admiration from outside the Rotary Community and I am learning fast that implementing Rotary Values has a significant impact on communities.

I look

forward to working within and supporting our local communities and bringing members of them to our Rotary Meetings. If we know more about the community we can serve it more positively and effectively.”

He went on to thank retiring president Chris Buckingham, for steering the club through the difficulties of the coronavirus pandemic, and Jim Moseley who is standing down as secretary.

The Rotary Club is currently making plans for the return of the spectacular Candles on the Cobb on Sunday, August 26.

This year, the event will raise funds for Cancer Research UK, the Red Cross Covid Support Initiative and local organisations with an emphasis on youth.

To buy a candle or for more details, visit the website www.candlesonthecobb.com

Outgoing Rotary Club president Chris Buckingham hands over the chains to Alan Vian.

Below, both are pictured with guests at the celebration at Burrow Farm Gardens

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Councillors who announced resignations still in post TWO Lyme Regis town councillors, who announced back in April that they intended to resign, still remain in their positions.

Cllr Brian Larcombe MBE, who was then Mayor of Lyme Regis, made a shock announcement on his intentions to resign from the council just ahead of the election of the new mayor in early April.

Cllr Larcombe gave three reasons for his impending resignation, saying it was the right time to round off his time on the council, that he had personal and family reasons for stepping down, and that the poor behaviour seen in the council chamber had also contributed towards his decision.

Shortly after Cllr Larcombe’s statement, Cllr Belinda Bawden announced she would also be resigning, saying the behaviour and intimidation shown by some members had “ruined her life”.

She was elected to represent Lyme Regis and Charmouth at Dorset Council the next day.

Neither Cllr Larcombe or Cllr Bawden have since handed in their formal letters of resignation and both currently still remain on the town council. Neither have confirmed a date of when they will formally resign.

Rising costs add £50,000 to price of new harbour store RISING costs have added about £50,000 to the cost of a new harbour and fishermen’s store in Lyme Regis.

To reduce the risk of further price rises, harbour reserve funds of up to £170,000 will now be used to buy materials as soon as possible.

Work on the new building at Monmouth Beach, which was given planning consent in September 2020, is now likely to start in October.

Dorset Council’s Harbours Committee heard that the £187,000 project should be completed

by January, when the harbour team has to hand back the storage building it currently at the rear of the Boat Building Academy to Lyme Regis Town Council, which now wants to use it to house its own tractor and beach cleaning machine.

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Almost 300 take part in 40th Charmouth Challenge THE 40th anniversary Charmouth Challenge was deemed a huge success with almost 300 runners taking part.

The eight-mile fell race – including an 191metre ascent of Golden Cap, the highest peak on the south coast – was held last Saturday in unseasonal weather, which may have provided a more than adequate cooling system for athletes, spectators and volunteers alike.

But the heart of the Charmouth Challenge was beating warmly as nearly 300 runners braved the bracing winds on the Jurassic Coast for the first time since 2019.

The weather didn’t put off the winners, with

George House coming first in the two-mile fun run in 12 minutes and one second. The first female fun runner back was Lyra Webb in 13 minutes, 11 seconds.

Jacek Cieluszecki took the eight-mile challenge top spot in 52 minutes and 13 seconds with the first place female being Sarah Rollins in one hour, seven minutes and 27 seconds.

The races raise funds for Charmouth Primary School and coincided with a summer fete in the school grounds to boost funds.

Work has already commenced on planning the next event, which will take place on Saturday, July 1 2023.

Above and left, the 40th Charmouth Challenge gets underway. Below left, race leader Jacek Cieluszecki and, below right, Paralympian David hill (right) with his running partner Luke Moody on Golden Cap

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Liberal Democrats win Tiverton & Honiton seat UPLYME has a new Member of Parliament with Liberal Democrat Richard Foord having overturned the Conservatives’ majority of more than 24,000 in the Tiverton & Honiton constituency.

Tiverton & Honiton – which includes Uplyme, Axminster & Seaton – has been a Conservative strong-hold since the constituency was formed in 1997.

But in a by-election on June 23, Mr Foord, a former British Army Major, won 22,537 votes against Tory candidate Helen Hurford’s 16,393.

In his victory speech, Mr Foord said: “The people of Tiverton and Honiton have spoken for Britain.

They have sent a loud and clear message that it is time for Boris Johnson to go. Communities like ours are on our knees.”

Mr Foord went on to thank his wife, Kate, and the Labour supporters who had ‘lent’ the candidate their support.

A total of 42,707 votes were cast with a turnout of 52.3 per cent.

Full results were as follows: ● Richard Foord (Lib Dems) – 22,537 (52.91%, +38.14%) ● Helen Hurford (Con) – 16,393 (38.49%, -21.72%) ● Liz Pole (Lab) – 1,562 (3.67%, 15.88%) ● Gill Westcott (Green) – 1,064 (2.50%, -1.34%) ● Andy Foan (Reform) – 481 (1.13%) ● Ben Walker (UKIP) – 241 (0.57%, -1.06%)

Jordan Donoghue-Morgan (Heritage) – 167 (0.39%) ● Frankie Rufolo (FB) – 146 (0.34%) The by-election was called after former MP Neil Parish resigned having admitted to watching pornography in the House of Commons on two occasions.

The result was a major hit to Boris Johnson’s government, with the Tories losing another seat on the same day to the Labour Party in another by-election in Wakefield.

The two defeats saw Oliver Dowden resign as chairman of the Conservative Party.

East Devon District Council leader Paul Arnott congratulated Mr Foord on his victory.

Cllr Arnott, who announced he was joining the national Liberal Democrats in the run-up to the election, despite leading the Independent East Devon Alliance and Democratic Alliance Group at East Devon, said: “Huge congratulations to Richard Foord for a brilliant campaign run with truth, passion and courtesy.

“We look forward enormously to a brilliant and effective working relationship with EDDC, where the Democratic Alliance, including the Lib Dems, is now in a third year of control.

“The Tories were ejected from East Devon after 45 years of running the council in 2019. And now with tonight’s results, it was not just a negative vote against Mr Johnson, it is a historic win ●

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Sir Ed Davey and Richard Foord

for the majority of people who live in this amazing place.

“Richard and I will now meet on Friday to discuss how we will work together with immediate effect for the public good.”

Mr Foord made his maiden speech in the House of Commons on Wednesday, amid the unprecedented mass resignation of Conservative ministers as they called for the Prime Minister to stand down. He spoke about the urgent need for a new High School in Tiverton, the difficulties facing Devon’s farmers, and the on-

West Dorset MP said he ‘lost faith’ in Prime Minister before his resignation

AHEAD of the Prime Minister’s resignation on Thursday, West Dorset MP Chris Loder said he has lost confidence in Boris Johnson, following the Chris Pincher scandal that saw a wave of Conservative minister resign.

Chanceller Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid quit Cabinet on Tuesday evening amid the Chris Pincher affair, sparking a mass resignation of more than 50 Conservative ministers over the next 48 hours, eventually resulting in the Prime Minister having to step down on Thursday.

Mr Pincher resigned as the government’s deputy chief whip last week, saying he had drunk too much and embarrassed himself and others, with allegations later being made that he had groped two men the night before, while drinking at the Carlton Club in central London.

More allegations about Mr Pincher’s past behaviour then began to emerge.

It was initially denied that Boris Johnson knew of any previous allegations against Mr Pincher. However, the Prime Minister was forced to correct the record in a statement on Tuesday evening, after former civil servant Simon McDonald said he was lying, and within 15 minutes two of his most senior Cabinet colleagues had resigned.

Commenting on the saga on BBC Radio 4’s ‘Today’ show on Wednesday morning, West Dorset MP Chris Loder said he had lost faith in the Prime Minister and he “needs to go”.

He said: “It’s taken a civil servant to correct the record after five days. That’s just not acceptable in my opinion to ensure the Prime Minister’s office is getting the facts

straight.

“Now, I am glad to see that some in Cabinet have acted accordingly, but now I think that there’s a majority in the party that want to see change.

“I personally have lost confidence in the Prime Minister and I’m very sorry to say that, and I think he does need to go, but if he chooses not to I think the 1922 Committee should act and I would certainly support that approach in the forthcoming 1922 Committee elections.”

Had Boris Johnson not decided to stand down, under current 1922 Committee rules he would have been protected from another confidence vote for 12 months, after he clung to his premiership in a vote at the beginning of June, with 211 Conservative MPs offering him their support and 148 voting against.

Elections will soon be held for a new 1922 Committee Executive, which could have then seen the rules changed.

Commenting on this, Mr Loder continued: “We know that there are forthcoming election to the 1922 Committee Executive.

“It is within the gift of the executive to make amendments to those rules if they should so wish and we are at a point of democracy within the Conservative Party itself to actually return an executive reflective of the back benches.

“I have no idea who is going to stand, I suspect we will hear a little bit more about that over the next day or so but I certainly think those that stand for the 1922 Committee executive should consider that course of action.”

going conflict in Ukraine.

Ahead of Boris Johnson’s eventual resignation announcement on Thursday, Mr Foord commented: “"Time is up for Boris Johnson. We know it and his colleagues in Cabinet know it. He should finally end this painful saga and resign.

"Families are facing a cost-of-living crisis, but while they've been struggling the Prime Minister has spent his time trying to save his own skin.

"The Conservative Party hold full responsibility for propping up this failed government. Ministers are

wrapped up in sleaze and scandal while the country has suffered.

Enough is enough."

Commenting on Twitter after the Prime Minister’s resignation, he added: “Johnson’s legacy will continue to be felt, long after he finally leaves No 10.

“Conservative MPs have spent months defending him against increasing scandals instead of focusing on the cost-of-living crisis and the crisis in our NHS. Voters will remember this.”

Behaviour of councillors ‘putting off’ people standing for election POOR and sometimes offensive behaviour from a handful of town and parish councillors across Dorset may be putting people off seeking public office or resigning as councillors.

Among the claims is that a small number of councillors have used social media to make racially offensive remarks.

Dorset Council members have been told that there is a widespread lack of faith in the system to make complaints about councillors’ behaviour, with many believing the punishments available are too lenient and the system ineffective.

In the case of racial comments, Dorset Council’s Audit and Governance Committee was told that, because the remarks were made by an unnamed individual in a private capacity and not as a councillor, it did not come under the scope of being a disciplinary issue.

The meeting heard that some councils, notably Shaftesbury Town Council, had generated dozens of code of conduct complaints over the years, with occasions when the police were asked to get involved.

Cllr Robin Legg said he found it staggering that Shaftesbury town council had generated 37 complaints in 18 months and had seen the police called in to investigate 14 complaints over an eight-year period.

In 2021, Lyme Regis town clerk John Wright revealed that complaints regarding Lyme Regis Town Council had made up half the total complaints received by the monitoring officer in previous years.

The town council received several critical comments in Dorset Council’s recent local governance review.

One respondent described the council as “a laughing stock” and said councillors did not have the town’s best interests at heart, while others complained about claims of bullying and several went as calling for the town council to be abolished. Dorset Council did not make any proposals to intervene or make changes at Lyme Regis Town Council.

Anthony Bygrave, who heads the council’s corporate complaints team, told the committee that, in many cases, a simple apology would have stopped many formal complaints, which were costing council taxpayers £30 or more an hour for independent investigators to look into them.

He said that even after investigation many of the complaints were found to have little substance and often boiled down to a difference of opinion, rather than a breach of the councillor code of conduct.

Chief executive of the county association of town and parish councils, Neil Wedge, said all councillors were offered code of

conduct and register of interest training, although it was not mandatory.

He said there would always be a few who felt they had no need to undertake it, although 800 Dorset town and parish councillors had been trained last year.

Mr Wedge said many simply did not realise the time and cost involved in an investigation or the cost to democracy because people were being put off being councillors.

He said there had been problems in attracting and retaining councillors because of the conduct of a few.

“We have lost some good, community-spirited councillors, because of conduct issues and that’s a sad situation to be in with elections in two years’ time,” he said.

Newly elected Dorset councillor Belinda Bawden, who also sits on Lyme Regis Town Council, said the sanctions available were not strong enough and few people saw much point in making a complaint because of that.

She said it was also affecting people’s willingness to stand as a councillor.

“It is putting people off applying,” she said. “People are being put off becoming part of the democratic process.”

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OUR SUN TERRACE AND COURTYARD ARE OPEN FOR THE SUMMER The Sun Terrace will be open from 9am to 4pm for food and drinks. From 4pm until 9.30pm we will only be serving drinks including all your favourite beers, wines and cocktails. The Sun Terrace tables remain on a first come first served basis.

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Lyme Regis Museum marks centenary year with bursary for Woodroffe School student

AS part of the celebrations for Lyme proved health, as did walking in the This 15 minute video will shortly be available for viewing on the Lyme Regis Regis Museum’s centenary year, the clean air of the seaside.

A wealthy man called Thomas Hollis Museum website.

Friends of the Museum set up a bursary The Friends of the Museum is a trust for sixth for students from The saw the potential of Lyme Regis and improved it, buying up and knocking set up to support the museum. Some of Woodroffe School.

The bursary was set up to support se- down slums before building the Assem- the members work as volunteers with lected students while they researched bly Rooms, essential for fashionable visitors, curate the exhibits, or research into local history. and reported a project based on the mu- Georgian towns.

The Friends have paid for improveHe also improved the hotels and built seum. On completion, residual money, after expenses, would be used to award the walk along the seafront. He brought ments in the building, supported the his important London friends to the learning facilitator and have been ina prize for the project. volved in the restoration of the Mary Mackenzie Dewar Gibb took on the town and, with that, came money.

Alongside this were the new discover- Anning portrait lent to the museum by challenge. He explored the museum, talked to volunteers and staff, including ies of palaeontology, which brought cu- the Geology Society which can be seen, the curator, and found information and rious visitors and scientists. Lyme Regis during the summer months of 2022, in images to produce a video on the his- lived again, as a pleasant town and a the Palaeontology Gallery.

The Friends are always looking for holiday destination. tory of Lyme Regis.

Mackenzie’s video goes on to show new members – for more details see Mackenzie showed the story of Lyme Regis as a small village of fishermen, why Lyme is still, in 2022, a desirable www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/aboutfarmers and salt producers, which place to live or spend your holidays. us/the-friends-of-lyme-regis-museum/ changed when the Cobb was built.

The new harbour allowed goods to be moved in and out of England. This port became the fourth A glimpse of our history with Peter Lacey biggest port in the country, and with that The Lyme Regis Mariner, Part III Lyme became rich. But By the mid-1800s William Bridle was serving it wasn’t to last, cargo as mate on the Honiton Packet engaged in the ships got bigger and ‘London trade’. However, it was on December the harbour was too 27 1852 that William followed the custom of small, and Lyme Regis the sea, going to the aid of survivors from a was poor once again. sinking passenger ship.

A second chance The ship was the Heroine, a wooden, threecame in the eighteenth masted Barque, square-rigged except for the century as the well to rear mast which carried a fore and aft sail. She do of Britain were perhad sailed from London on September 29 suaded that to drink or 1852, in addition to a cargo of bricks (acting bathe in sea water imas ballast) she was carrying emigrants to Australia.

The voyage saw her put into Portsmouth for urgent repairs and then, while sheltering from a storm in Torbay, she had to cut her anchor to avoid a vessel drifting towards her.

This resulted in her striking a rock which holed her hull and disabled her rudder. It is almost impossible to imagine the state of passengers, after three months they had only sailed some 180 miles and were now facing death by drowning.

Elanor Waring, the daughter of a Lyme solicitor, wrote an account of the incident. As a 13 year old she was walking along the SidPictured top, the 1852 wreck of The Heroine and, the mouth Road and described the wind and sea as “fierce with a sickly sunlight”. She noted 1853 self-righting lifeboat that the tide was ebbing and that there were lifted, she was amazed to see two boats mak“no sails to be seen because no ship would ing for the shore, they finally drifted in below Church Cliffs. The boats contained all the pascarry sail in such a storm”.

She wrote of hearing several dull thuds and sengers and crew (totalling 48 men, women realised it was gun fire from a ship in distress, and children); not a soul was lost from the illso she ran to the Cobb to raise the alarm. fated Heroine.

They had lost everything, so the “ladies of Elanor found that, despite waves sweeping over the Cobb, a boat was being prepared to Lyme ransacked their wardrobes” to provide them with clothing. Helene writes: “It was derender assistance.

William Brindle, along with four other men cided to collect a fund so that each family (three from the Revenue Cutter Frances), were could return to its parish. The money was disgetting the vessel’s rowing boat ready to aid tributed in the Town Hall and Dr Hodges (the the Heroine’s boats that were trying to land vicar) presented each person with a Bible.” both passengers and crew from the stricken They then adjourned to the church for an act ship. William, in an interview given to the Brid- of thanksgiving.

The bodies of the four men were recovered port News, states that “the Heroine’s boats did not know which way to come into the har- and draped in the Union Jack they were “reverently taken to the Pilot Boat Inn (a temporary bour”.

He and his companions set out to guide mortuary) before a funeral with full honours”. them to safety as they were too far eastwards. William was awarded the RNLI silver medal, However, heavy seas capsized the boat. Of became a captain and bought his own ship, the five men, only Brindle survived. Fortu- which by misfortune was lost in the Portland nately, he could swim, managing to survive in Race. He survived and in December 1891 an the bitterly cold water by hanging onto the accident ended his sea-faring days.

In September 1853 Lyme had its first purboat for over an hour.

William states: “Everyone thought I was pose built two-masted lifeboat, it could selfdrowned until someone on the Church Cliffs right in seven seconds.

Peter Lacey noticed my head above water off the Bathing Local author and historian Steps.” Pulled from the sea he found his pregnant wife in a terrible state, she gave birth to Signed copies of Peter Lacey’s novel ‘Touching the Past’ are now on sale in Lyme Regis a son the next day!

Helene’s account tells how, as the storm Museum shop priced at £5.99.

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Woodroffe School student Mackenzie Dewar Gibb receives his prize from David Cox, chairman of the Friends of Lyme Regis Museum, with Friends project co-ordinator Val Doney

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Time to party with the ‘Sea-ciders’!

LYME REGIS FOOTBALL CLUB TO HOST FIFTH SAUSAGE & CIDER FESTIVAL LYME Regis Football Club will once again be holding its hugely popular Sausage & Cider Festival next weekend.

The mini festival in a day will take place at the Davey Fort ground on Charmouth Road on Saturday, July 16, with gates opening at 2pm.

There is no need to buy tickets – just come along on the day, where entry is by purchase of a £2 reusable festival cup. Bring your camping chairs or blankets and enjoy a full day of entertainment.

After an official opening by town crier Alan Vian, the programme will get underway with the Lyme Luggers ukulele group, followed by original folky tunes from Dorset Phil.

Talented local singer Annabel Davies, who recently impressed at Jazz Jurassica, will perform in the late afternoon, followed by new three-piece rock band Ghosts, etc.

Back by popular demand, favourite Lyme Regis duo Guilty Pleasure will headline the festival, starting their set at 9pm, with their upbeat pop tunes that will get everyone dancing!

There will be a selection of more than 20 locally-made ciders to choose from, plus a fully stocked outdoor bar and a Pimm’s tent.

The award-winning Lyme Regis Butchers will be providing sausages on the barbecue, including a gluten free option, and there will be vegan alternatives served from the clubhouse kitchen, along with other snacks and hot drinks. Street food

truck the Duck & Chicken will also be keeping punters well fed in the evening.

The festival is family friendly and HW Sounds will be on site with their bouncy castle, face painting and slush machine to keep the kids entertained, plus there will be ice cream from Red Tricycle Catering or you can visit the self-serve Vending Shed - now based at the Davey Fort - for delicious, fresh milkshakes. The event will also include a raffle.

Card payments will be accepted at the main outside bar, but festivalgoers are advised to bring along some cash to pay the £2 entry fee for a reusable plastic cup and for some other stands that are unable to accept card payments.

Lyme Regis Football Club vicechair and festival organiser Francesca Evans said: “The Sausage & Cider Festival has become our biggest fundraiser of the year and a firm favourite in the Lyme Regis calendar over the past six years. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another day of summer celebrations at the Davey Fort – home of the Seasiders.

“This year, the festival is more important for us than ever, as the COVID pandemic significantly hit our finances at a time when we were contactually obliged to complete our four-year development programme of improvements to the club facilities.

“We hope this year’s festival will help us to complete the finishing

Back by popular demand, Guilty Pleasure will once again be headlining this year’s Sausage & Cider Festival touches around the ground and put us back on a firm financial footing for the season ahead.

“We would like to say a big thank you to all of this year’s festival sponsors, volunteers and all who have helped us stage the event.”

Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival is this year being sponsored by The Pop Up Kitchen, Advantage Digital Print, LymeOnline, William James Scaffolding, Sonder Digital, Dorset Blinds, The Vending Shed, Andrew Peadon Painting & Decorating, ModArc, Larx Garden Services, Lyme Regis Cottage, Stowford Residential, Causley Cabs, Dent

Devils, Challenger Escapes, Lyme Rocks, The Harbour Inn, Travis Perkins, Gardener & Young, Hitchcock Plastering, the Hitchcock Family in memory of Ken Hitchcock, Mark Bailey, Paul Barlow, Wally Blackmore, Neil Ellis.

Sponsorship of a barrel of cider for £50 is still available, with free festival cups, programmes, drink and food tokens, and inclusion in promotional materials, being offered to sponsors.

Anyone interested in sponsoring the event should call Francesca Evans on 07810 221 420 or email francesca@lyme-online.co.uk

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Football club offers parking solution for Lyme Regis workers DAILY parking charges in Lyme being raised to £10 a day have had a serious impact on the town’s hospitality trade.

At a time when many eating and drinking outlets have found it difficult to recruit enough staff for the summer season, with many overseas workers’ having returned to their home country during COVID-19, the £10 a day parking fee has also impacted heavily on those driving to work from outside the town.

Some hospitality outlets are having to reduce their opening hours due to the lack of staff even though there is no shortage of visitors and one reason for this is the lack of affordable parking facilities for their staff.

But Lyme Regis Football Club believes it can help provide an affordable alternative by making their newly-resurfaced car park at the Davey Fort ground in Charmouth Road, just a short walk into town, by offering parking fees of £10 a week, Monday to Friday.

A spokesman for the club said: “We have been approached by a number of employers to take advantage of our new car parking facilities. In the past we have allowed the football ground to be used for parking, accommodating more than 100 vehicles a day during the peak season, but this is now not possible because of the damage it causes to the playing surface.

“However, our car park has been resurfaced with tarmacadam and can accommodate around 30 parking spaces which we are pleased to make available.”

A team of volunteers at the football club will be manning the park during the summer.

Anyone interested in booking a weekly parking pass should contact club president Philip Evans on 07796 951991.

Lyme Regis resident Emma Broome with husband Jon and their daughter Sophie

Fundraising appeal launched for Lyme resident’s cancer treatment FRIENDS of Lyme Regis resident Emma Broome are hoping to raise funds for her continuing battle against cancer.

Emma has been battling bowel cancer for the past three years, but this has sadly now spread to her liver and lungs.

Having undergone four operations and having tried all the chemotherapy drugs that are prescribed through the NHS, Emma’s oncologist has suggested she tries a drug that is not available on the NHS, which she and her family will have to pay for themselves.

This will cost about £1,000 a month through Dorset County Hospital but will give Emma more valuable time to spend with her family.

Emma, aged 54, is married to long-serving lifeboat crew volunteer Jon Broome and they

have a 15-year-old daughter, Sophie.

Friend Tracey West has launched an online appeal to raise £3,000 towards the treatment.

She commented: “This is going to place an enormous strain on the family’s finances for Emma to be able to receive the treatment that she badly needs.

“This treatment will give Emma a bit more time with her family. Any donations will be gratefully received.”

You can make a donation online at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-emma-tospend-more-time-with-her-family There are also plans to hold fundraising events in the future, with details to be announced shortly.

SATURDAY, JULY 16th, 2pm - 11pm Lyme Regis Football Club, Charmouth Road Wide Selection of Local Ciders Bars & Pimm’s Tent ● Award-Winning Lyme Regis Butchers Sausages on the BBQ ● Live Music & Entertainment All Day ● Bouncy Castle & Ice Cream Truck ●

● Fully-Stocked

No tickets needed - entry by purchase of £2 reusable festival cup on the gate All proceeds in aid of Lyme Regis Football Club... come and support the Sea-Ciders!

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Robin Wylde taking culinary world by storm S

INCE opening her first pop-up restaurant in Lyme Regis in 2019, Harriet Mansell has continuously proved herself as one to watch in the South West culinary world.

Growing up in Sidmouth, Harriet developed an interest in food while working her first job in a fruit and vegetable store. She spent her teen years working in hospitality and completed her Cordon Bleu culinary training after a degree in politics and history.

Harriet’s first job in a professional kitchen saw her mentored by fellow West Country chef Mark Hix, at his London-based Champagne and Oyster Bar in Selfridges. She went on to work in a number of high-profile kitchens in the capital while training as a sommelier, and enjoyed five years cooking on board some of the world’s most prestigious superyachts.

In 2019 she returned to the UK to launch the first inception of her own restaurant, Robin Wylde, at The Pop Up Kitchen in Lyme Regis.

Its success was phenomenal and, as word spread through Dorset and beyond, just six weeks after opening Harriet was invited to take part in the 2020 series of the BBC’s ‘Great British Menu’, competing in the South West heat.

In October 2020, the opportunity arose to open a new, permanent home for Robin Wylde in Silver Street, but it was not an easy start. Just a week after opening, the country was thrown into a second national lockdown amid the pandemic, and Harriet was unable to access furlough for her staff.

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she vocally spoke out in the local and national press about the need for more support for the hospitality industry and new businesses.

But since being able to reopen, there has been no stopping Harriet and her team. Not only has Robin Wylde become one of the most sought after bookings in town, Harriet went on to open her second business – restaurant and wine bar Lilac – in a renovated 400-yearold cellar on Broad Street, in July 2021.

Both restaurants employ a diligent waste reduction ethos with a focus on quality, vegetables, seasonality, locality, and substantiality.

Showcasing ingredients from the best South West suppliers and producers, the team also forage the local coast and woodland for wild ingredients and botanicals to add to their kitchen pantry.

I enjoyed my first dining experience at Robin Wylde last week, sampling the new locally-sourced, summer tasting menu, available Thursday to Saturday night, with a smaller set menu served on Wednesday nights.

The tasting menu included nine separate dishes, starting with four beautifully presented ‘snacks’, featuring pea tofu with fresh crab, courgettes with ricotta and nasturtiam foam, and a particularly colourful tomato water bowl flavoured with strawberries herbs and edible flowers – a delicate looking dish that really packed a punch.

This was followed by homemade bread and butter served alongside local oysters with beach mustard and herb Robert, a fish course of John Dory, elderflower and gooseberry and delicious main of lamb with English rose harrissa and smoked yoghurt.

The dessert course of white chocolate, strawberry, ground ivy and mint granita was possibly the best pud I have tasted.

From start to finish the menu was fresh and flavoursome, featuring unusual ingredients and combinations expertly explained by Harriet’s passionate staff, and paired with wines that took us on a journey from England to Germany, Spain, Italy and France.

Harriet’s imaginative menus have not gone unnoticed in the culinary world.

In March this year, both Robin Wylde and Lilac were included in the much-esteemed Michelin Guide 2022, and Harriet was last month named Best Chef in the Food Reader Awards 2022, championing the South West’s best independent food and drink businesses, at a ceremony at Winslade Manor, near Exbeen offering guests truly outstanding stays, eter. and we are sure holidaymakers will enjoy exAlongside Harriet, other fiploring and staying with them this summer.” nalists included The Oyster Dorset House was awarded Breakfast of the & Fish House in Lyme Regis Year for England with Lyn Martin, owner and for Best Restaurant, owned chef, commenting: “We’re so incredibly proud by one of her first mentors in the world of food, Mark Hix to receive this accolade from such a prestiMBE. Fellow Pop Up gious body – it really makes all of the hard Kitchen alumni The Monwork worthwhile. mouth Pantry reached the “We’re so lucky to have an amazing network final of the Best Indie Reof local food producers and love the creativity tailer Category, and River in creating our daily breakfast menus so it’s Cottage, near Axminster, lovely for this award to spotlight the passionwas a finalist in the Sustainate food culture of the South West.” ability Champion category.

A stylish and welcoming interior at Robin Wylde in Lyme Regis, which opened in October 2021, and below, the extensive wine selection that can be paired with the tasting menu Photo above and below by Matt Austin

Lyme Regis B&B wins Breakfast of the Year

DORSET House in Lyme Regis has won an accolade for breakfast of the year from the AA Hotel & Hospitality Services.

The AA announced the winners of its B&B Awards in a virtual ceremony, recognising the UK’s top B&Bs and the dedicated teams who run them.

Now in their 26th year, the AA B&B Awards cover categories including Friendliest B&B, Inn of the Year and Regional Breakfasts of the Year.

Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media said: “With the summer holidays fast approaching, we are delighted to reveal the winners of the AA B&B Awards 2022.

“Congratulations to the incredible teams at these establishments, who demonstrate the high standards of hospitality to be found in the UK’s B&Bs. “We are proud to award B&Bs that have

Harriet Mansell pictured with her Best Chef award with the Food Reader Awards in June and, below, at the ceremony with her former mentor Mark Hix MBE, whose Oyster & Fish House restaurant was also nominated

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Lyme Crime festival launches with glittering line-up

Kier on the Lyme Regis Bookshop stall at the Lyme Crime festival

AFTER delaying its launch in 2020 and 2021 because of the coronavirus pandemic, Dorset’s new literary festival Lyme Crime finally went live on June 23 at the Marine Theatre, in Lyme Regis, bringing some of the biggest names in crime fiction to the West Country.

The festival opened with an enthralling event – Dr Angela Gallop CBE in conversation with festival director Paddy Magrane, during which the UK’s leading forensic scientist talked about DNA profiling and other aspects of criminal investigations, the role she played in bringing Stephen Lawrence’s killers to trial, and her doubts about the conviction of the murderer of East Devon woman, Ivy Batten.

There followed two and a half days of panels and conversations featuring the UK’s leading crime and thriller writers, including international bestseller Nicci French – husband-and-wife team Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, who spoke of their extraordinarily long and successful career as co-writers.

Former Home Secretary turned crime writer Alan Johnson also delighted the audience with childhood memories, political anecdotes and writerly insight.

Paddy Magrane, festival director, is thrilled with how the event went.

“Our authors did not let the rail strike deter them and descended on Lyme in force to delight the audience,” he commented.

“It was so heartening to be back at a live literary experience and I hope this is the start of an annual event.

“I want to thank all our sponsors for making the festival possible – Lyme Bay Winery, Ewing Law, Bagley Wood Productions, The Volunteer Inn, The Galley Café, Swim, and the Alexandra Hotel and Restaurant.

“Many thanks also to the Lyme Regis Bookshop for selling authors’ titles, and all the team at the wonderful Marine Theatre, for providing such a glorious venue.”

Horticultural society set for Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Fair

UPLYME and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society’s Summer Flower and Produce Fair will take place at Uplyme Village Hall and on the King George V playing field this Saturday (July 9), from 1pm to 5pm.

This year’s theme is ‘Celebrating Trees’, which is reflected in many of the show’s 147 competition classes.

The marquee will see a panoply of horticultural, home produce, cookery and floral art displays, while craft and photography will be on show in the village hall.

Out on the playing fields, artisan skills, family entertainment and local charities are all well represented.

The entertainments programme has something for everyone. There will be a bouncy castle, llama walking and circus skills for the kids, a fun dog show for those with canines,

musical performances from Lyme Regis Town Band and HiDDeN, plus line dancing and morris dancing.

Some great stalls reflect the emphasis on horticulture and artisans. Specialist plant stalls with acers, hostas, carnivorous plants and bee-friendly plants and seeds complement a range of locally grown plants.

Garden tools, plant supports, garden art and crafted wood sit alongside handmade pottery, textiles, art, preserves and specialist spinners and quilters.

Excellent cream teas, cakes and refreshments are available from the village hall, with ice creams and burgers available on the field.

Full details are on the website www.ulrhs.wordpress.com including the show schedule and programme.

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Sarah Hilary and former Home Secretary Alan Johnson

NEWS FROM CITIZENS ADVICE MORE than one in eight private renters may miss out on vital support to cope with rising energy costs, Citizens Advice has found.

The charity warns that tenants with a landlord who manages their bills are locked out of accessing the £150 Warm Home Discount.

They could also miss out on the upcoming £400 energy grant from the government this October. You can only receive these funds if you pay your energy supplier directly.

Previous research by Citizens Advice shows one in five renters expect their rent to go up this year.

While some tenants prefer contracts where energy bills are included in the rent, Citizens Advice is worried that many won’t know they could miss out on government support. There is also concern that Park (Mobile) Home residents may miss out on this support as well.

There is currently no legal requirement for landlords to pass on the £400 energy grant to their tenants and no guidance on how it should be managed fairly by landlords.

As the Chancellor recently announced more support for households to cope with the rising cost of living, Citizens Advice is urging the government to bring forward clear guidance for landlords on how they manage the upcoming grant if they control their tenants’ energy contract.

The charity is also calling on the government to make sure tenants can take control of their energy bills if they want to, so that they can receive support directly.

Dame Clare Moriarty, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: “With the price of energy at a record high, it’s vital that government support reaches the people it’s intended for.

We’re worried that many tenants are falling through the cracks, putting them at risk of missing out on money to help them with soaring bills.

“Renters must be able to take control of their energy payments if they want to, so they can get all the support they need. The government should also bring forward clear guidance for

landlords to make sure tenants don’t miss out on the upcoming £400 energy grant.”

Energy bills: your rights as a tenant If you pay your energy bills directly, you have the right to choose your supplier and to have a smart meter installed, though you should let your landlord or letting agent know.

If your energy bills are included in your rent this should be clearly stated in your tenancy agreement, along with details on when the rent can be reviewed by your landlord. Some tenancies can include ‘fair usage’ clauses about how much energy you can use.

If your landlord pays for your energy and then ‘resells’ it to you, they can only charge you for: • The units of energy you've used • Your share of the standing charge (a flat fee charged on every energy contract) • The VAT owed (five per cent for energy) Sub-meters. Your landlord can charge you a fee for any sub-meters they install in your property. In the unlikely case that your home doesn’t have an energy meter, your landlord must estimate as accurately as possible how much you should pay.

Further financial support In addition to energy grants, the government has committed to further financial support to help with cost of living rises, for example additional payments through the benefits system. See Cost of Living Payment - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

For help with accessing energy and cost of living support, Citizens Advice in Lyme Regis has drop-in advice sessions on Wednesdays 10am to 3pm at the town council offices, Church Street, DT7 3BS. Alternatively telephone Freephone 0800 144 8848 or send an email using the contact form on the website www.bridportca.org.uk

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Treorchy Choir returning to Lyme T

HE Treorchy Male Voice Choir, recognised as one of the greatest choral ensembles of all time, is returning to Lyme Regis.

The choir has appeared in the Lyme Regis areas on several occasions and will be giving a concert at St Michael’s Parish Church on Saturday, September 10, starting at 7pm.

All proceeds from the concert will go to the Lyme Regis branch of Cancer Research UK, which since forming in 2008 has raised about £180,000 for the national charity.

Choirs have flourished in the Rhondda Valley for more than 150 years and nowhere has this been better represented than in Treorchy.

One of its first male choirs was formed in the inauspicious surroundings of the Red Cow Hotel in the summer of 1883 and developed into a National Eisteddfod winner, culminating in a Royal Command Performance for Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle. Sadly, the choir later disbanded after suffering from the effects of massive economic depression and two World Wars, but from those ashes arose a male voice choir that would become a household name.

The present Treorchy Male Choir was reformed on October 16 1946 under the baton of the immortal John Haydn Davies. This remarkable man led them on “a realm of gold” in the space of 20 years, transforming the raw musical recruits into an international institution.

They scaled the peaks of musical distinction in the eisteddfod field by gaining a record eight national wins (six consecutively), making a total of 22 first prizes out of twenty seven entries.

The unique ‘Treorchy Sound’ was heard worldwide as they made regular radio broadcasts, television appearances, commercial recordings, two feature films and an overseas tour to Switzerland where they sang for 85,000 people in the Mayor's Parade in Zurich.

Treorchy was to become the first male choir to venture into the uncharted territory of popular music and, subsequently, the choir has made almost 60 commercial recordings, making it probably the most recorded in the world. In more recent years their radical attitude to music making included a ground-

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breaking album of music by Freddie Mercury and Queen, two recordings of music by Bob Marley and in complete contrast they became the first British choir to perform Sibelius’ Kullervo Symphony in Finnish.

The choir has also shared the stage with some of the world’s greatest entertainers during its long and illustrious history. Television programmes with Sir Tom Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Julie Andrews, Sir Harry Secombe and Burt Bacharach were only the beginning of their long association with major celebrities and now their list of performances reads more like a ‘who’s who’ of international stars.

This group of amateur Welsh singers have since appeared either on stage, screen or in the recording studio with the likes of Dame Shirley Bassey, Dame Gwyneth Jones, Michael Ball, Bryn Terfel, Katherine Jenkins, Iris Williams, Max Boyce, Aled Jones, Charlotte Church, Ozzy Osbourne, Jon Bon Jovi, Sir Cliff Richard, Andrea Bocelli, Russell Watson and Il Divo.

Overseas tours have played an important role in the ongoing success story of Treorchy.

Since the early 1980s the choir has undertaken an enviable number of overseas tours beginning with two successful visits to Canada and a performance at the Strasbourg Cathedral for its congregation of almost 6,000 people.

A series of four successful tours of the USA followed, with visits to the White House and performances in San Francisco, Denver, Seattle and the Mid West. Treorchy has also enjoyed an enduring love affair with Australia, becoming the first Welsh choir to appear at the Sydney Opera House in 1986.

The choir has made three further visits ‘Down Under’, appearing in Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne while making two triumphant returns to the Opera House in

Sydney. During their visit in 2009 they visited New Zealand with concerts in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

In 2012 members of the choir sang at the prestigious World Money Fair in Berlin at the invitation of the Royal Mint. Closer to home, the choir has become a regular entertainer on the hallowed turf of the Millennium Stadium for various rugby international games and in 2009 they opened the new Cardiff City Stadium. One of their most prestigious engagements came on St David's Day 2013 when they received a standing ovation at the Hotel de Paris in Monte Carlo before a royal audience including Their Serene Highnesses Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco along with special guest Dame Shirley Bassey. Such was the success of the visit that the choir returned to Monaco in March 2014 and once again performed at the Hotel de Paris and in the private apartments of the Prince at his Palace.

The choir embarked on a weekend concert tour of Guernsey in 2015 thanks to the financial support of Specsavers founder Dame Mary Perkins. A year later and they were honoured to perform in the Centenary Commemorations of the Battle of Mametz Wood.

The Treorchy Male Choir, a registered charity devoted to raising tens of thousands of pounds per year for worthwhile causes, remains bound together and united in the common purpose of the enjoyment of music making and of giving pleasure to others.

After their concert in Lyme Regis, the choir will be visiting The Talbot Arms in Uplyme for refreshments, as landlady Wendy Gardner is originally from Treorchy and knows the choir well.

Tickets for the concert cost £22, available by calling Philip Evans on 07796 951 991 or from the Talbot Arms in Uplyme.

One of the greatest choral ensembles of all time – don’t miss them in Lyme Regis!

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BACKSTAGE AT THE GATEWAY THEATRE The closest you’ll get to Spandau Ballet...

OLD golfers never die, they just lose their balls. I wonder if old chefs similarly never die, they just lose their sense of taste and smell due to COVID. OK, I haven’t lost my balls and I’m no domestic goddess, but I have lost my taste and smell after a bout of the big C, that by all accounts, is doing the rounds again.

Tell you who else was doing the rounds, Richard Foord MP, though he was a mere parliamentary candidate when he came knocking on my door. He caught me at a bad moment, I think I was dealing with a leak at the time, so it was a few minutes later I thought about something I wanted to ask him.

I went running down the street in search of his entourage. Not wishing to disagree with a red-faced, bedraggled female with flailing hair, he completely agreed the arts have been sorely neglected and underfunded, and he also agreed that if he won he would, and I quote, “bang the drum very loudly for The Gateway Theatre”.

He has been suspiciously silent ever since, despite a couple of reminders from yours truly. But he probably has his eyes on a bigger prize given the inevitable demise of BJ, who, as I write, is sinking rather quickly in a bog of resignations. Et tu Brute springs to mind given the bunch of turncoats he has in his Cabinet.

But enough of that nonsense, back to the real world of theatre. We’ve been thinking about straplines that best sum up what The Gateway is about, and there have been some absolute corkers including ‘Gateway to the Arts’ and ‘Take it Away at the Gateway’, then there’s my favourite, ‘Get High on the Gateway’, not that I’m suggesting anything dodgy, but if you need to get away from all the nonsense that is going on at the moment, then you know where to come.

Did you have a need for speed? Are you coming to one of our ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ films this weekend? I dropped Tom a line to see if he’d like to be our VIP, I haven’t heard back, but we’ve kept a seat free just in case.

RNAS Yeovilton stopped picking up after my fifth call, so I’m guessing that’s a ‘no’ for an F-18 flypast, but we are hoping someone from the Kawasaki H2 club is going to give us a twirl out at the front on Gala Night.

I enjoyed making a mayor with Amrik Singh. I wasn’t sure if it was going to be in the spirit of the Blue Peter sticky-backed-tape and empty loo roll tubes, but it turned out to be a pleasant and interesting ceremony over in Chard when Martin Carnell was inaugurated as the new town mayor. Amrik got to hold the ceremonial mace which matched very nicely with his own mayoral chains. I suspect it’s now on his wish list.

What did you do for the Summer Solstice? I remember the day quite well because it was one of the four days of warm sunshine we’ve had so far this summer. Just what has happened this year?

The MET Office has been promising heatwaves on a regular basis, there’s supposed to be one this week. I really need to sort out a new swimsuit ready for my first dip in the briny, it’s a bit threadbare, though it’s seen me through five summers, just not sure it will make it through another.

I may have lost my sense of taste and smell but I’d like to keep my dignity intact.

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TO cut a long story short, The Gateway Theatre in Seaton is going to have the closest you’re going to get to Spandau Ballet.

You will enjoy 40 years of Spandau hits in just one fantastic night of iconic 1980s music. With hits including ‘Through the Barricades’, ‘Lifeline’, ‘Gold’ and ‘True’, you will be transported back to the days of big hair, legwarmers and leather jackets with the sleeves rolled up.

There are no backing tracks, you’ll get the full experience with sax, bass and drums during two and a half hours of top hits you won’t want to miss.

With Ian Pont’s impressive powerful vocal range, Tom McCabe on guitar effortlessly reproducing Garry Kemp’s intricate diverse chords and Dave Green on sax, it’s going to be a fantastic night of music.

Endorsed by Spandau sax player Steve Norman and recognised by Tony Hadley himself as the most authentic and realistic tribute band, Spandau Too are nothing short of perfect and tickets are selling fast.

Spandau Too - Saturday, July 30, doors 7.30pm, tickets £19.

The Gateway Theatre has joined forces with the world renowned Seaton Tramway as part of their Natural Seaton Festival.

As part of this celebration of the sea, the award winning Boo to a Goose Theatre are bringing their brilliant performance of ‘Shipwreck Sam Return to Dead Ghost Island’, to The Gateway Theatre. This exciting, highly-interactive, multi-sensory show has puppetry, singing dancing and lots of family fun, including a shark encounter!

You may just get wet as you get swept along in the tidal wave of imagination, sailing away to Dead Ghost Island with Shipwreck Sam and Bonnie Betty

in their hunt for buried treasure, unless the terribly naughty pirate Big Bill Bucket Belly gets there first!

Suitable for ages four-plus come along and join the pirate crew and see where you end up!

Shipwreck Sam Return to Dead Ghost Island Saturday, July 23, doors 2.30pm, starts 3pm, tickets £8 adult, £6 child.

To infinity and beyond! Get ready for lift-off as The Gateway take you on a trip to the outer galaxies with that legendary Space Ranger hero, Buzz Lightyear.

This is Disney and Pixar’s sci-fi action adventure introducing the hero who would inspire the toy.

With Chris Evans as the voice of Buzz, after years of attempting to return home, our marooned Space Ranger encounters an army of ruthless robots commanded by Zurg who are trying to steal fuel. Alongside ambitious recruits Izzy, Mo, and robot companion Sox, this is going to be a stellar adventure!

Lightyear - Friday, July 29 and Tuesday, August 2, doors 6pm, starts 7pm, tickets £7.

Are you lonesome tonight? If you are, then get yourself along to The Gateway on Friday, August 19 for their unique Film Picnic Night when they will be showing ‘Elvis’.

This epic big screen Warner Bros film by Oscar nominated film-maker Baz Luhrmann, explores the life and music of Elvis Presley. Starring Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, the film spans 20 years as Presley’s fame grew to unprecedented stardom against the changing social and economic backdrop of America. It’s going to be everything you thought you knew about this incredible man, and everything you didn’t.

Elvis - Friday, August 19, doors 6.30pm, starts 7.30pm, tickets £7.

COMING UP AT

THE GATEWAY THEATRE FORE STREET, SEATON

SHIPWRECK SAM RETURN TO DEAD GHOST ISLAND The award-winning Boo to a Goose Theatre bring their highly interactive, multi-sensory show to The Gateway as part of this summer’s Natural Seaton Festival .Suitable for ages 4+ Saturday July 23 | Doors 2.30pm | Tickets £6/£8

LIGHTYEAR

SPANDAU TOO

To infinity and beyond! Get ready for lift-off as The Gateway take you on a trip to the outer galaxies with that legendary Space Ranger hero, Buzz Lightyear. This is Disney and Pixar’s sci-fi action adventure introducing the hero who would inspire the toy.

July 29 & August 2 | Doors 6pm | Tickets £7

Recognised by Tony Hadley himself as the most authentic and realistic tribute band, enjoy 40 years of Spandau hits in just one fantastic night of iconic 1980s music, inlcuding top hits such as Through the Barricades, Lifeline, Gold and True.

Saturday 30 July | Doors 7.30pm | Tickets £19

SEATON’S PREMIER VENUE FOR LIVE MUSIC, PERFORMING ARTS, LIVE STREAMED THEATRE, FILMS AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

To book tickets visit thegatewayseaton.co.uk or call our box office on 01297 625699

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Curtain goes up again for local performers Bay Moonrakers (Friday) and Tooting’ Hoodlums Sax Group (Saturday).

“We are hoping the community of Lyme Regis and surrounding areas will join with us to celebrate the best of what local theatre has to offer.”

The show will take place at the Woodmead Halls, on Friday, July 22 and Saturday, July 23.

The audience will be seated in a cabaret style, with a relaxed spacious feel.

Tickets are available Send your diary dates to now from the website francesca@lyme-online.co.uk ticketsource.co.uk/lypriced Visit: www.lyme-online.co.uk/events mecurtainup, £9 for adults and £6 for children. affordable food and drink, free Weekly live band at The Nag’s Alternatively, you can Head from 9pm. wifi.

Rob Newman - Work in Progress reserve tickets by callSunday, July 17 Marine Theatre, 6.30pm ing Sarah Causley on Catch Rob Newman as he Lyme Regis Comedy Club 07788 946427.

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FOLLOWING the huge success of last year’s variety show, the team behind ‘Curtain Up!’ have put together another feast of entertainment at the Woodmead Halls, with a show packed full of singing, dancing, music and comedy.

Sarah Causley’s creative imagination has conjured up another real treat, with fabulous local talent on show, thrills and spills aplenty and loads of

What’s on Friday, July 8

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.

Saturday, July 9

Uplyme Summer Flower & Produce Fair, Kind George V Playing Field, 1pm - 5pm Horticultural show featuring flowers, fruit, vegetables, home produce and crafts, plus stalls, live music and dancing, dog show, refreshments and more.

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

Sunday, July 10

Coast to Coast Motorcycle Run Marine Parade, 9.30am

Veteran, vintage and post war classic motorcycles from the Westland Classic Motorcycle Club will be on show on Marine Parade ahead of this annual charity run to Minehead, setting off at 10am.

Wednesday, July 13

Saltlines Marine Theatre, 7pm A portrait of the South West Coast Path in Old Songs and New Words: an exciting collaboration between Raynor Winn and The Gigspanner Big Band, a collective of some of the most high-profile names on the British folk scene. Tickets £25 available from marinetheatre.com LRTC Strategy & Finance Guildhall, 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 the website lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk

Thursday, July 14

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,

laugh out loud moments.

Sarah commented: “Our incredibly talented local group of core performers will be joined on stage by some amazing special guest acts including the wonderful Lyme Regis Majorettes, super singing sensation Tom Miller, talented dancers Jade and Jordan, local legends Carl Salter and Roy Wooton, fabulous singers Ellie Taylor and Harry Lockett, Fitsteppers, Lyme

tries out new material for the next series of his BBC Radio 4 stand-up philosophy show Total Eclipse of Descartes.

Tickets from £16.50 available from marinetheatre.com Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Doors open 7.30pm, eyes down 8pm.

Friday, July 15

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.

The Importance of Being Earnest Marine Theatre, 6pm The entirety of Oscar Wilde’s classic play of manners, affairs and handbags being performed by just two entertainers from Slapstick Picnic in this outdoor performance over tea and cucumber sandwiches. Tickets from £10 upwards available from the website marinetheatre.com

Saturday, July 16

Lyme Day of Morris Marine Parade, 11am to 5pm

Lyme Morris will be welcoming 12 dancing sides from across the West County and further afield for seaside performances throughout the day.

Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival, Lyme Regis Football Club 2pm to 11pm

Live music, fully stocked outdoor bar with 20 local ciders, Pimm’s tent, award-winning sausages on the BBQ, bouncy castle, raffle and more. Entry costs £2 on gate including reusable festival cup.

Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm

Four comedians for £12! This month’s headliner Paul McCaffery was a star of Live at the Apollo. Tickets from £12 available at marinetheatre.com

Thursday, July 21

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 Carers’ Cafe Lyme Regis Baptist Church, 11am Stay all morning or just drop in. Anyone who looks after a friend, relative, partner or neighbour is welcome. You do not have to be a registered carer. For more details visit lymeregiscarerscafe.co.uk National Theatre Live: Prima Facie Marine Theatre, 6pm Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller’s award-winning play.

Tickets from £14 available at marinetheatre.com Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Doors open 7.30pm, eyes down 8pm.

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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 Big Beer Festival Marine Theatre, 5pm More than 20 beers and many live acts across a celebratory weekend at the Marine Theatre, staged in conjunction with Lyme Regis Brewery. Tickets £5 from marinetheatre.com. Also on Saturday, July 23.

Old songs and new words paint portrait of South West Coast Path in ‘Saltlines’ IN an exciting collaboration, Raynor Winn and The Gigspanner Big Band – a collective of some of the most high-profile names on the British folk scene – paint a portrait of the South West Coast Path in old songs and new words.

‘The Salt Path’ is Raynor Winn’s Sunday Times best-selling memoir of walking the South West Coast Path in its entirety – a walk that was an impulsive response to unexpected circumstances which left her and her husband, Moth, homeless.

It has won global praise for its “against all odds” uplifting message, and its frank exploration of the reality of homelessness.

‘The Salt Path’ is one couple’s story, but such a well-trodden path must hold many more stories of loss, love and the natural world.

Perhaps these stories could be found in the form of traditional songs and tunes that have been left behind and saved for us due to the diligence of song collectors such as Cecil Sharp, co-founder of the English Folk Dance & Song Society.

This seed of an idea has developed into an exciting collaboration between Raynor Winn and The Gigspanner Big Band to create ‘Saltlines’, coming to the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Wednesday, July 13.

Together, Raynor and the Gigspanner Big Band will celebrate this “630 uninterrupted miles of coastline, crossing wild headlands with the calls of oystercatchers, and the smell of salt laden air ever present”.

The Gigspanner Big Band are a unique force in British folk music. Their high-energy, virtuosic performances appeal equally to traditionalists and to those looking for something more experimental, and they have garnered praise from publications as varied as fRoots, The Telegraph and The Wire, where they were described as “melodically folk-rooted yet open and innovative

beyond the constraints of genre”.

Beginning life as a trio – with legendary Steeleye Span fiddle player Peter Knight being joined by percussionist Sacha Trochet and guitarist Roger Flack – the line-up has been expanded to form the Gigspanner Big Band, with acclaimed multi-instrumental duo Edgelarks (Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin – BBC Folk Awards Best Duo) and Bellowhead co-founder and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers, joining the fray.

Characterised by riotous inventiveness, technically gifted individual playing and subtle collaborative interaction, this coming together of several of the biggest names on the folk-roots scene, combines a deep knowledge of roots traditions with a ceaselessly boundary pushing approach.

Raynor Winn is a long-distance walker and writer, with her first book ‘The Salt Path’ becoming a Sunday Times bestseller in 2018.

‘The Salt Path’ was shortlisted for the 2018 Wainwright Prize, and the 2018 Costa Book Awards in the biography category. The judges described it as: “An absolutely brilliant story that needs to be told about the human capacity to endure and keep putting one foot in front of another.”

In May 2019 ‘The Salt Path’ won the inaugural RSL Christopher Bland Prize. In September 2019 it was the number one bestselling book in UK independent bookstores.

Winn also writes about nature, homelessness and wild camping. Her second book ‘Wild Silence’ was published by Michael Joseph in September 2020, and also became a Sunday Times bestseller.

‘Saltlines’ will be performed at the Marine Theatre on Wednesday, July 13 with the bar opening at 7pm for an 8pm start. Tickets cost £25 in advance from marinetheatre.com

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Community Waffle House opens new café in Seaton THE hugely popular Community Waffle House in Axminster has teamed up with Seaton charity Re:store to open a new branch.

Permission was granted by NHS property services to re-purpose the former kitchen in Seaton Hospital to set up 'Waffle Seaton' – a partnership between Re:store and the Community Waffle House, to pioneer a café-style community hub on a mission to fight loneliness.

The café is open to the general public Wednesday to Saturday, serving a similar menu of delicious Belgian waffles found at the Axminster Waffle House.

But the waffles are not just about food; the space will also give visitors the opportunity to chat with one another – 'have a waffle', as you will – all in a bid to combat loneliness and encourage community cohesion.

The space also includes a meeting room which will be available to book for free by local organisations.

Re:store, a community interest company formed out of the Seaton Coronavirus Community Group, will oversee the community work at Waffle Seaton, using the venue as a base from which to run their outreach work including partnering with social prescribing teams to offer support to those most in need

Team members from Waffle, Re:store, Seaton Hospital and supporters at the official opening of Seaton Waffle

of restoration in the community.

Not only that, but the hospital is also partnering with Axminster Project Food, who will use the café's kitchen set-up to help educate

school children on cooking and healthy food.

Alongside the new café initiative, Seaton Hospital staff have also been working closely with the voluntary, community and social en-

terprise (VCSE) sector to provide one-to-one befriending services and telephone befriending services.

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■ AXMINSTER Carnival held its first ever Vehicle Extravaganza on Sunday, June 26.

It was held courtesy of the Burrough family on the Axminster Showground field with more than 180 Vehicles from all over East Devon attending.

Cups were awarded to the best entries, courtesy of Country Motors, with refreshments provided by local firms and a bouncy castle for the children. Organisers would like thank all sponsors and supporters.

The Mayor of Axminster, Cllr Jill Farrow, pictured with Ian Miller and Kelly Apps of Axminster Property, and Jane Rockett of Axminster Chamber of Commerce THE Mayor of Axminster has unveiled a brand fibrillators around the town." new defibrillator on the Millwey Industrial EsDefibrillators can be used to revive someone tate, bringing the total number of life-saving when they have suffered a cardiac arrest by devices for public use in the town to ten. giving them a high energy electric shock to the The new defibrillator was unveiled on the heart. front wall of the Total Renewables building, They can use used by members of the public, next to the Tick Tocks Nursery. by calling the ambulance service on 999 and The mayor, Cllr Jill Farrow, was joined by requesting a code to unlock the equipment inAxminster Property manager Kelly Apps, who side, which can they be used by following inallowed the town council to install the defibril- structions. lator on the side of their building, and Ian Miller, Other public use defibrillators in Axminster also from Axminster Property, who undertook are sited in the following locations: Axminster the electrical installation, as well as Jane Rock- Guildhall (inside and outside), Raymonds Hill ett from Axminster Chamber of Commerce.

Post Office, Central Convenience shop on MillKelly said: "The Axminster Property team are wey Rise, Trinity House (opening hours only), proud to be supporting the town council and The Lamb Inn, Poplar Mount flats, Millers Farm Chamber of Commerce in their provision of de- Shop, Tesco Store (opening hours only).

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Colyton to hold Monmouth Rebellion re-enactments COLYTON will celebrate its reputation as 'the most rebellious town in Devon' as it re-enacts events from more than 335 years ago this weekend.

The town will be holding its Monmouth Rebellion Day for the first time since 2019 on Saturday, July 9, re-enacting the Duke of Monmouth's ill-fated attempt to overthrow King James II in 1685, which involved more than 100 men and boys from Colyton too The Taunton Garrison will be in full costume as the King's Militia and will have a living history camp on the Church Green.

Re-enactment scenes will include mounted horsemen bringing news of the Rebel March to Lyme Regis, and later the dreadful news of defeat at the Battle of Sedgmoor.

More action follows with the arrival of the

notorious 'Hanging' Judge Jeffreys, and the captured rebels are hauled to Market Place for judgment and sentencing.

It will be an exciting day, full of action opened at 11am by the town crier. Children can join in the marching, pike drill and flag flourishing.

Those attending will also be able to enjoy artisan market stalls, cream teas and food outlets.

The day will conclude with a costumed drum head service in St Andrews Church at 3.45pm.

All are welcome, with event parking available at the Peace Memorial Playing Fields, Colyton, for £5 per car to include colour programme.

New volunteers needed at Seaton Wetlands Discovery Hut OVER the past year, volunteers have contributed nearly 4,500 hours of service to East Devon District Council's Countryside team, Wild East Devon.

From conservation, path maintenance, wildlife surveying to greeting visitors at nature reserves, there's a whole host of opportunities on offer.

The team welcome new volunteers – try it out to enjoy a rewarding experience and a chance to help others appreciate our outstanding countryside.

If you enjoy meeting people and care about nature, join the team at the Discovery Hut at Seaton Wetlands, where you can enthuse visitors about the local wildlife, help them to get the most out of their visit and serve refreshments.

Lesley volunteers with her husband Pete at the Discovery Hut, talking to the public about the wildlife they have seen, helping visitors navigate the site and serving teas, coffees and light refreshments to visitors.

She explained: "Pete and I love helping out because we enjoy meeting people and talking to them about the Wetlands.

"We tell people what to look out for and any exciting news. For example, we cur-

rently have a kestrel camera showing their nest with four chicks!

"To volunteer, people don't need to be an expert in any field – having an appreciation of the natural world and enjoying talking to people is all you need.

"At the moment, we volunteer every Monday morning but it doesn't have to be the same every week. You can just give whatever time suits you.

"We're both bird watchers and we like to encourage young people to take an interest in our environment. Not only is being close to nature good for our health and wellbeing, but we can be good for it too."

Cllr Geoff Jung, East Devon District Council's portfolio holder for Coast, Country and Environment, said: "A massive thank you to all our volunteers. They help us achieve great things, offering their knowledge, time and enthusiasm to make our nature reserves such special places to visit."

To find out more about the work of the Countryside team and volunteering opportunities visit wildeastdevon.co.uk. The team can be contacted via email wild@eastdevon.gov.uk or phone 01395 517557.

THE former Hook and Parrot pub in Seaton has been put up for sale for £1.4million.

The dilapidated pub on The Esplanade has stood empty and derelict for several years, but planning permission was recently granted to demolish the building and replace it with a new bar and restaurant with nine apartments above and underground parking.

Owners W&L South Coast Investments Ltd, who purchased the property from Trust Inns in 2020, had commissioned the plans. They indicated at the time that the new bar and restaurant will be leased to the owners of existing popular restaurants SWIM, in Lyme Regis, and Rise, in West Bay, who will develop the interior of the commercial unit.

It is not known if this is still the case, as the site is now up for sale for £1.4million with KLP Kitchner Land & Planning.

The listing describes the site as a "prime redevelopment site situated in a stunning sea front position adjacent to the town centre".

The Hook & Parrot was one of the first buildings to be constructed at the western end of the Esplanade in a distinctly Victorian style, and has always been a tavern, but the building has undergone significant changes over the years.

The pub has remained closed for some time with the building falling into disrepair.

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■ IF you are into first-class cricket, especially back in the 1980s, then Taunton was the place to be, watching Somerset play with three world-class players – Sir Ian Botham, Sir Vivian Richards and Joel Garner; Sir Ian being the best all-rounder in the world, and West Indian Sir Viv being the best batsman in the world. Joel Garner was also a West Indian nicknamed Big Bird and close to seven feet tall. People were treated to some amazing cricket, then all too soon all three players moved on to other cricket teams.

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Lyme golf course manager’s ‘dream role’ in the US Open LYME Regis Golf Club’s course manager Jamie Hughes was selected to work at the recent US Open at the Country Club, Brookline, in Boston.

Back in the summer of 2021 Jamie applied on the off chance to work at the U.S Open.

His application was successful and he was one of three British greenkeepers to work at the tournament.

Now back tending the superb greens at his home club, this is Jamie’s once-in-a-lifetime story.

“Lyme Regis golf club very kindly financed my flights, whilst everything else required was covered by the USGA. Each volunteer is treated very highly and receive an unimaginable amount of clothing and accessories to wear and use whilst working on the course and then take home with you. They really do go above and beyond to look after each and every individual.

“The day begins at 4.00am at the Greenkeepers compound with the first team meeting consisting of 150 workers hearing from the Course Superintendent about what he expects for the day and what job is assigned to each Greenkeeper.

“The morning shift begins at 4.15am with everyone heading out to their designated machinery. I had been assigned the job of cutting tees with a Toro pedestrian mower. A small

team of six were assigned this task for the morning shifts for the entire week. The tees were cut at 6mm. The job consisted of clearing the tees of any debris and divots ready for mowing. After each tee had been mown, blowers were used to blow off any debris left from the mower. The job would typically take between two and three hours to complete and then the machinery would be taken back to the compound to be washed off, assessed and re-sharpened by a team of mechanics in the workshop.

“Once the morning shift had been completed, we had the opportunity and free time to go and watch the golf or catch up on some sleep ready for the afternoon shift at 5.30pm.

The free time was a brilliant opportunity to meet new greenkeepers and share knowledge about techniques and challenges each of us face within the industry.

“The evening shift would begin at 5.30pm after a quick team meeting. For me this shift consisted of tee divoting after the day’s play.

All divots would be re-seeded and the tee boxes would be blown to remove any debris.

This shift would typically take three to four hours and then the shuttle bus would take all volunteers back to their accommodation around 9.30pm. A quick sleep and then wake up to another 3 am alarm!

“Having 150 green staff descend on the

Lyme course manager Jamie Hughes at the US Open course morning and night is quite a spectacle.

Seeing 14 fairway mowers cutting a fairway at the same time and teams of 10 to 15 people hand watering fairways and hotspots is something you don’t see every day. The two most important aspects for the Superintendent for the week were green speeds and the quality and thickness of the rough. Not one person was allowed to drive their works vehicle in the rough at any time – this kept it as penal as possible for the players when a fairway was missed. This attention to the rough isn’t something we typically see over here in the U.K. “The attention to detail on every blade of grass on the entire site is extraordinary. The

Club champion Steve Mudford pictured with nett winner Tristan Wakeley

IT HAS been another good week for the Lyme Regis Bowling Club Championship men, who beat Wimborne 8-2 at home. The ladies also had a much needed 8-0 win against West Moors at home.

The men in Division Two of the West Dorset League fared less well against Sherborne, losing 37-63 and picking up just two points.

Lyme have managed to reach the area final of the Tony Allcock Trophy for the second year running after beating Greenhill convincingly in the semi-final.

Ann Allman did well to reach the semi-final of the Dorset Ladies two-wood competition, this year held at Lyme. Ann was again in action with Pam Weech in the Dorset Ladies’ pairs. They won through to the semi-finals away at Swanage.

Lyme continue to do badly in their friendly matches, going down heavily away to Axminster and winning only one rink in five at home to Teignmouth Den. The men failed to progress in the County

Steve Mudford said: “The course is in amazing condition. I’ve played at Lyme for 35 years and it’s never been so good. Zac gave me a hard battle. He’s only 15 so he’s got lots of chances yet to come.”

Whilst Steve returns to his day job, Zac now goes on to compete throughout July in South West Boys Week at East Devon Golf Club and the Macgregor Trophy England Event at Sherwood Forest.

The Nett winner was Tristan Wakeley with a 78 + 78 = 156 nett 142

AN excellent performance by Lym Valley Croquet Club at the short croquet match against Camerton and Peasedown CC at their Uplyme ground.

The morning saw glorious sunshine and Lym Valley going into lunch 6-2 up. Rain in the afternoon did nothing to dampen the enthusiasm of the home team but Camerton and Peasedown fought back valiantly in the final matches to take three out of the four late games.

Lym Valley eventually came out 10-6 winners with Stan Curran back to his best winning all four of his

Dad takes on son in Lyme club championship

LAST weekend saw the annual Lyme Regis Golf Club championship over 36 holes in a two-day event.

The weather gods held out after thunderstorms were forecast, the winds made the course tricky and 67 men competed for the William (gross trophy) and Welling’s (nett trophy).

The first day saw some tough conditions and the scoring reflected the high winds and quick greens Joint leaders James Newcombe and Zac Mudford were leading day one with a gross of 77 followed Steve Mudford on 78. The top seeded three played in the final group on the second round.

It was close all the way, even coming up the 18th Zac had a birdie putt to make it a three-way play off. Steve Mudford had a 75 gross, James Newcombe 76 and Zac Mudford 76.

A hole-hole play-off commenced on holes 1,2,8 and 9. The excitement buzzed on the patio with 40 fellow competitors and members all taking to the course and following the play-off. After four holes both father and son were one under leaving James no longer in the running. For a second time they returned to the first hole to then play sudden death. It came to an end on the sixth extra hole as Steve pitched on the green with Zac running over the back.

television screens don’t do the course justice unfortunately. It really is manicured to perfection.

“The team at the country club have been preparing for this event for 4 years so when it came to the week everything was in place to create a golf course that really challenged the best in the game.

“The experience has been fantastic for me to see what it takes to prepare a course for a U.S Major championship. I have met a lot of extremely knowledgeable people who I can now call friends and picked up new methods that I can bring back to Lyme Regis Golf Club to hopefully improve the course further.”

bowls Cup, losing to Blandford by eight shots, which was a creditable result as Lyme were missing several key players.

RESULTS Dorset Men Division Two Lyme 37; Sherborne 63 P Fortnam, A Hopkins, J Moseley, K Barnes 15-22; S White, B Parsons, R Legg, R Cridge 17-12; J Owen, P Stephens, J Sherring, J Morris 5-29.

Friendlies Lyme 45; Axminster 101.

J Parsons,J Owen, J Morris 6-34; R Hunt, S White, A Nabarro 14-22; J Enticott, B Parsons, A Preece 17-20; K Berry, J Bishop, R Legg 8-25.

Lyme 86; Teignmouth Den 104.

J Berry, J Parsons, J Moseley, H Dowling 13-19; C Haseman, S White, B Parsons, S Rowe 17-18; K Berry, J Enticott, A Sherring, J Sherring 15-26; P Moseley, P Stephens, M Haseman, C Barber 12-22; A Hopkins, N Stephens, J Moffitt, P Moffitt 29-19.

croquet games in fine style, pegging out in three of them.

John Marjoribanks and John McCallum both recorded three wins out of four.

Short croquet is a handicap game played on an approximately half size lawn with a shortened hoop run and a time limit of one hour 15 minutes. The handicap system and smaller lawns are such that newer players with high handicaps can more confidently take on the more established players and it really helps them make big strides in improving their game.

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Uplyme stumble but promotion still beckons UPLYME and Lyme Regis are still very much in the running for promotion in the Devon Cricket League for the second year in succession despite losing to lowly Exmouth 2nds on Saturday.

After a disappointing defeat at Braunton, Uplyme the previous week returned to the top of C Division East with a convincing victory over their nearest rival, Sandford.

A victory over Exmouth, third from bottom in the division, was almost a given but Uplyme fielded a below-strength side due to unavailability and they lost by 39 runs picking up six points.

However, rain washed out other fixtures so Uplyme kept the top place with a five-point lead over Braunton.

At home to Sandford, the visitors won the toss and elected to field but in retrospect that might

not have been the best decision as Uplyme were in devastating form with the bat.

Star of the show was their overseas player, opener Anand Abhishek, who slammed 132 runs to every corner of the King George V playing field, a demonstration of aggressive batting at its very best. He was well supported by an undefeated 95 from Tyler Wellman and 67 from Joe Elsworth.

Sandford made a brave attempt chasing 366 runs with No 3 Harry Everett carrying his bat for 123, but they were 92 runs short when stumps were drawn after 45 overs, having lost just four wickets. Uplyme protected their advantage with eight bowers keeping it tight, the most successful being Jack Lamb-Wilson, who returned figures of 2 for 28 off ten overs.

At Exmouth last Saturday, Uplyme won the toss in a rain affected game and decided to field. Ex-

AT THE DAVEY FORT THIS SATURDAY

Double first for Lyra in parkruns

mouth posted 233 with the loss of five wickets with two of their batters - Sean Day and Codie Strydom - getting into the 80s.

Tyler Wellman (2-37 off nine overs) was the pick of the Uplyme bowlers.

Chasing a revised total of 222 from 341 overs because of the rain, Uplyme had 182 runs on the board when stumps were drawn with skipper Sam Farrow again top scoring with a fine knock of 88 before being caught and bowled.

The six points gained from this fixture keeps them top of the table with. five-point advantage over second placed Braunton.

Tomorrow (Saturday) Uplyme will be seeking to strengthen their position at the top with an away fixture at Heathcoat who are sixth in the table.

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LYRA Webb finished in first position at Cobb Gate junior parkrun on Sunday, in a time of 08:14.

She has also achieved fastest female runner at Seaton 5k parkrun in the previous week.

Second place was local under-11 runner Sam Bugler in 08:17. Third place was Dexter Tucker with a new personal best time of 08:44.

Junior parkrun is a free weekly timed event for runners of all abilities aged 4-14, held every Sunday on the eastern seafront of Lyme Regis.

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PLAYERS past and present lined up at Venlake in a charity game against the current Uplyme side to raise money for the RNLI fund in memory of former Swallows’ player Adam Bounds whose death at the age of 41 shocked the sporting fraternity a year ago.

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