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Former mayor asked if he will still resign FORMER Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Brian Larcombe MBE, has been questioned over when he intends to resign from the town council. Cllr Larcombe made a shock announcement on his intentions to resign in April, but he has yet to hand in a formal resignation letter. He was asked whether he was still planning to step down during the election of chairman for the influential Strategy & Finance Committee, for which his name was put forward. REPORT, PAGE 3
Bus concerns taken to Dorset Council
CONCERNS over the withdrawal of the 9A bus between Lyme Regis and Seaton have been taken up at County Hall by Green councillor Belinda Bawden. REPORT, PAGE 2
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THE annual Admiral Sir George Somers commemoration parade took place in Lyme Regis on Wednesday when a party representing Lyme’s twin town, St George’s in Bermuda joined in the celebration. Pictured are the town criers who graced the event - (from the left: Alan Vian, Lyme Regis; Liz Rawlings, Blanfdford Forum; Ed Christopher, Hamilton in Bermuda and John Collingwood, Bridport. SEE FULL STORY ON PAGE 8
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CLOSURE SAID TO BE ‘TEMPORARY’ BUT NO DATE ANNOUNCED FOR REOPENING LYME Regis Post Office has closed its doors this week and it is not yet known whether the facility will reopen.
The Post Office released an official statement this week saying the facility would be “closing temporarily” on Tuesday, July 19, but not giving a definite date for its reopening. It comes after the current postmaster announced he would be retiring and put a notice on the door of the post office about the clo-
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sure. The leasehold of the building has previously been up for sale. The Post Office wrote to Lyme Regis Town Council this week to confirm that the branch will close due to “unforeseen circumstances”, but it is hoped the period of closure can be kept to a minimum. In a letter to the council, network provision
lead Antoinette Chitty said: “We are writing to inform you that, regrettably, the above branch will be closing temporarily due to unforeseen circumstances on Tuesday, July 19 2022 at 5pm. “I would like to assure you that we are working hard to keep any period of closure to a minimum which will enable us to reinstate a Post Office service to the local community. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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Concerns over bus route raised at County Hall LOCAL councillor Belinda Bawden has taken concerns over the withdrawal of the Stagecoach bus service between Lyme Regis and Seaton to Dorset Council. Stagecoach recently announced it would be withdrawing its 9A service between Lyme Regis and Seaton from July 31, as “insufficient passenger demand for this section of the route to continue on a commercial basis”. The withdrawal sparked widespread concern among residents and visitors who regularly use the route, especially those who use it to access work. Seaton-based company Axe Valley Mini Travel then announced it would be launching a new service between the two towns from August 1. This will be subsidised by Devon County Council, but will not run as regularly as the 9A. Green councillor Belinda Bawden, who was elected to represent Lyme Regis and Charmouth at Dorset Council earlier this year, has now taken the town’s concerns to County Hall. In a question to Conservative councillor Ray Bryan, portfolio holder for highways, travel and environment, said: “The recent sudden announcement by Stagecoach that they would be terminating their bus service from Exeter to Lyme Regis at Seaton from July 31 has left many people in Seaton, Lyme Regis and the villages in between very anxious indeed. “Many rely on the service to get to work, to attend medical, dental or hospital appointments, to go shopping, or for leisure travel. “Devon County Council has agreed to subsidise the new service but the majority of passengers are, we are told, from Lyme Regis. I hope that Dorset Council will also agree to provide support to retain an adequate bus service between Lyme Regis, Seaton and Exeter.” Cllr Bawden went on to ask for the criteria and process by which decisions are made by Dorset Council over which bus services could
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be subsidised to be explained, particularly when the route crosses county boundaries, adding: “What assessment could be done on the impact on community resilience, mental health, the cost of living crisis and the climate and ecological emergency strategy and action plan if people lose their jobs or have to increase the use of private cars when buses they rely on are withdrawn?” Cllr Bryan said a “number of factors” were taken into consideration when deciding whether a bus route receives subsidy, and each route was considered on a case by case basis. The main priorities for consideration are as follows: • Does the route provide home to school transport for Dorset students? • Does the corridor form part of Dorset’s Interurban Network? (Attached) • Are there other public or community transport alternatives for residents along the route? The number of passengers that use the service is also taken into consideration when assessing the value for money. Dorset Council does not currently subsidise Saturday, Sunday or evening services. In 2016, Dorset Council withdrew support for all market day services (those that ran from villages to market towns on market days only). Cllr Bryan added: “With regards to the impact on the community, Dorset Travel has a remit and limited resources to help people get from A to B. The wider remit of mental health, cost of living crisis and climate and ecological emergency rests with other services within the council, that may have resources to assist with public transport if it meets their criteria.” Cllr Bryan said he was currently waiting for feedback on why Dorset’s Council’s recent bid to the Department for Transport’s Bus Service
Improvement Plan had failed, adding: “We met with Baroness Vere a few weeks ago and asked for an explanation, sadly nothing received so far. “To enable us to become carbon zero by 2050 we need to provide the Dorset residents with a public transport system that gives them an alternative to use of their car.”
Axminster man arrested for manslaughter
AN Axminster man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a man was found in critical condition in the town yesterday and later pronounced dead at hospital. Devon and Cornwall Police were called to assist Avon and Somerset Police with enquiries being carried out in the Axminster area at about 10.30am on Tuesday, July 19. Limited details have been released on the incident, but it was reported that the occupants of a car had left the scene in Lyme Road, Axminster. A short time later, a call was received from a member of the public regarding a further incident nearby and a man was subsequently located. When officers arrived at the scene, the man was unconscious and they immediately administered emergency treatment. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition and was later pronounced deceased. His next-of-kin have been informed. Devon and Cornwall Police is conducting an investigation into the circumstances. Lyme Road was closed in both directions for several hours due to the incident. A man in his 30s from the Axminster area was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. He was on Tuesday evening further arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and remains in police custody at this time. Anyone who has information that could help police with their enquiries is asked to email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101 quoting log number 342 of 19/07/21.
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Former mayor questioned over resignation from town council FORMER Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Brian Larcombe MBE, has been questioned over when he intends to resign from the town council. Cllr Larcombe made a shock announcement on his intention 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 if and when they will formally resign. Cllr Larcombe’s future on the town council was questioned at last week’s Strategy & Finance Committee meeting, after he was put forward for the role of chairman of the influential committee. Cllr Cheryl Reynolds nominated new
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francesca@lyme-online.co.uk mayor, Cllr Michaela Ellis, for the role, while Cllr Graham Turner put forward Cllr Larcombe. Cllr Rob Smith said both were “good candidates” and asked if they could hear a statement from both before making a decision. But Cllr Tara Webb questioned why Cllr Larcombe would stand for the role at all, pointing out he had already announced he was intending to resign from the council. “I’m very confused,” she added. Cllr David Ruffle then recalled a comment made by Cllr Larcombe during the election of the Strategy & Finance chairman the previous year. In July 2021, having lost the chairmanship to Cllr Ellis, Cllr Larcombe who was then mayor - said he did not believe the council could have an effective mayor without them also being the chair of Strategy & Finance, as the two positions were intertwined. As he was now standing for the position against the current mayor, Cllr Ruffle asked Cllr Larcombe: “Have your views since changed?” Cllr Larcombe replied: “That was my view but then our current mayor expressed the view, when I was standing for Strategy & Finance chair before, when I was mayor, that the mayor could not also be chair of a committee, which seems quite wrong.” Cllr Ellis argued that she had not said
this, but that a mayor had never previously also served as chairman of Strategy & Finance, until Cllr Larcombe, adding: “Now a precedent has been set.” Cllr Larcombe said his feelings on the matter “depended on the mayor”. Cllr Webb then asked Cllr Larcombe outright: “Are you resigning or are you staying on the council?” Cllr Larcombe replied: “I made my intention known but I haven’t given a date, and I made three good reasons why, one of them being the behaviour of this council.” Cllr Ellis then won the vote for chairman of Strategy & Finance, with seven votes in her favour, four for Cllr Larcombe and two abstentions. Cllr Richard Doney was elected vicechairman.
Residents complain over lack of essential facilities as post office closes down CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE “I hope to be in a position to advise you of future developments shortly and would like to apologise for the inconvenience the temporary closure may cause.” Ms Chitty said if anyone had any questions they would like to raise about this matter, they could write to her via the National Consultation Team. Send comments via email to comments@postoffice.co.uk, visit www.postofficeviews.co.uk or write to FREEPOST Your Comments. Comments will not be kept confidential unless expressly asked, by marking them ‘In Confidence’. Ms Chitty said: “Any future changes to service provision would be handled in line with our Principles of Community Engagement. “We will display posters in the branch to inform customers.” She added: “We would like to apologise, once again, for the inconvenience that this may cause. We hope that our customers will continue to use Post Office services.” Details of alterative Post Office branches in the area have been provided, with a branch in Uplyme at Murco Petrol Station and another in West Street, Axminster. The closure has opened discus-
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sion about a lack of essential facilities in Lyme Regis, with all three of the town’s banks and the Tourist Information Centre having closed down in recent years. Commenting on the news on Facebook, one resident said: “This is a serious problem for the town. So many people rely on the post office for so many different reasons - not least for cash when the two ATMs are out of order or run out!” Another added: “Crazy if this becomes permanent. Which no doubt it will. Lyme Regis, the most famous town in Dorset with no bank or post office.” A third commenter said: “Most of our shops now are coffee shops, cafes and touristy bric-abrac shops. So sad when we had a normal high Street years ago that sold pretty much everything you could want.” Others said that action should have been taken to save the post office sooner and the town council should have intervened, with one person commenting: “Hard to believe a place this size without a post office - it's always been busy when I've been in there. This is not a sudden move but had hoped our councillors would have taken a more active role to try to sort it out long before now!”
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MP welcomes review into impact of holiday lets on local communities WEST Dorset MP Chris Loder has hailed the launch of a new government investigation into the impact of short-term holiday lets on communities. The government’s call for evidence has been launched to support communities affected by high numbers of holiday accommodation, especially in Lyme Regis and small villages. Mr Loder said: “This follows on from my campaign to lobby the Chancellor to clamp down on tax loopholes for second homes and holiday lets, after which the government announced that from April next year, second home owners will have to pay council tax if they are not genuine holiday lets. “This is an opportunity for a cost/benefit analysis of the effect that full-time Airbnb’s are having on local communities. This also has potential to open the door for measures
to help local families better afford to live in their own areas.” The government has announced “a review into the effect of short-term holiday lets will seek to improve the holiday letting market for those living in popular tourism destinations”. The scheme could involve physical checks of premises to ensure regulations in areas including health and safety, noise and antisocial behaviour are obeyed. Further measures the government is considering include a registration ‘kitemark’ scheme with spot checks for compliance with rules on issues such as gas safety, a self-certification scheme for hosts to register with before they can operate, and better information or a single source of guidance setting out the legal requirements for providers.”
Netflix movie featuring Lyme Regis released NETFLIX’S new adaptation of Jane Austen’s ‘Persuasion’, partially filmed in Lyme Regis, has been released on the streaming service this week. Scenes were shot in Lyme Regis in June 2021, with ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ actress Dakota Johnson seen walking on the historic Cobb wall. The film includes shots of Lyme Regis seafront and the Cobb, digitally altered to fit with the 19th century setting, with the iconic pink Teneriffe Cottages on Marine Parade transformed into an inn. The cast are also seen walking along the high wall of the Cobb, where Louisa Musgrove takes her infamous fall.
Lyme Regis fundraiser helps make First Wessex launches vibrant Pride Bus a success out of rained-off regatta LYME Regis fundraiser Joshua Denning helped make a success out of Bridport Gig Club’s annual regatta, despite wet weather putting a stop to rowing. Joshua, 18, a student at Mountjoy School in Beaminster, is already a seasoned and successful charity collector. His engaging smile and friendly manner are well known around Lyme Regis, where last year alone he collected a total of £6,600 for different charities, including during Lifeboat Week, Regatta & Carnival Week, and for the Rotary British Legion, Rotary Club and Lyme Regis Town Band. This year he and his mother Annette, both from Lyme Regis, agreed to join Bridport Gig Club in West Bay for their annual regatta, and help raise funds for the club’s nominated charity, the RNLI. Despite the rain and poor conditions putting a halt to rowing, Joshua and Annette contin-
ued throughout and raised £126.56. Bridport Gig Regatta eventually went ahead in much better weather on Saturday, July 16.
FIRST Wessex is celebrating diversity by launching a double decker Pride bus, which has already been seen on routes through Lyme Regis. To show support for the LGBTQ+ community and share in this year’s Pride celebrations across the region, the First Wessex Pride bus has been painted in the bright colours of the Pride flag, representing positivity, peace, pride and diversity, and the phrase: “We’re bursting with Pride, everyone’s welcome on our buses”. Carol Sim, First Bus Hampshire, Dorset and Berkshire’s head of operations, said: “At First Bus, we want everyone to feel they are welcome, can be their true selves and can succeed, and that is why we chose. “We’re bursting with Pride, everyone’s welcome on our buses – we feel this phrase encapsulates our journey to bring to life a culture of understanding and celebrating diversity. “At First Bus, we have ambitious plans that we are accelerating, to help us on our journey to a truly inclusive business.
“It is our privilege to support the LGBTQ+ community within our organisation and in the communities that we serve across Hampshire, Dorset and Berkshire and the rest of England.” From July, the First Wessex Pride bus became a permanent fixture in the company’s fleet and will be travelling along the scenic Jurassic Coaster routes. Hop on to explore the 95 miles of coastline between Poole and Axminster, including Lyme Regis, and 185 million years of history – with pride.
Cliff fall warning as heatwave Further public consultation to be weather continues in Dorset held on future of Dorset libraries AS high temperatures continue, Dorset Council is appealing to people visiting its beaches to take extra precautions due to an increased risk of rock falls. In extreme temperatures, the risk of rockfalls along Dorset’s World Heritage coastline is even greater than usual. Heat causes rocks to expand and, particularly during temperature fluctuations, any preexisting cracks can widen, and new cracks can also form. This makes cliffs potentially more unstable and rockfalls more likely to happen. Dorset and East Devon’s Jurassic Coast is famous for its dramatic coastline, which is constantly eroding and moving. As the rocks crumble and fall they can expose fossils, which gives us a fascinating look back in time, and is why the coastline is recognised as a World Heritage Site.
This erosion process can be devastating if people are sat underneath them. Cllr Ray Bryan, portfolio holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, said: “We would encourage anyone thinking of visiting the Dorset coast during this heatwave to stay away from the base of cliffs, and if you are walking along the coast paths, keep well away from the edges.”
A FURTHER round of public consultation is being planned in the autumn on the future of Dorset’s libraries. Work carried out so far has identified the libraries in areas of most need – and therefore more likely to be protected from future cuts. In the top ten of the list is the Weymouth Library and Learning Centre, followed by Bridport, Portland, Littlemoor, Dorchester, Swanage, Wareham, Ferndown, Sherborne and Blandford. At the other end of the table comes Corfe Mullen, Lytchett Matravers, Verwood, West Moors, Upton, Wyke Regis, Crossways, Wimborne, Lyme Regis and Beaminster. Other figures generated by the library service include maps showing education need where Lyme Regis, Beaminster, Sturminster
Newton and Weymouth and Littlemoor feature, and another which shows age profile where Dorchester, Weymouth, Blandford, Shaftesbury and Wimborne have populations made up of a large percentage of residents over 65. A 145-page report based on the research and consultations held so far was considered by a special meeting of the Dorset Council Joint Overview Committee in June. Among the findings so far is the need for libraries to be more than just about books – to offer places for people to meet, to work, collaborate and receive advice, including advice and information on physical and mental health and wellbeing. The next phase will take place over 12 weeks in the autumn and is designed to refine the final strategy.
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Sunshine and dancing on Lyme Regis seafront
LYME Morris certainly had the weather on side as they hosted their annual day of Morris dancing on the seafront on Saturday. The Lyme Regis side invited 12 other groups from across the region and further afield to join them for their annual summer celebration, including Black Bess, OBJ, Wyld, Tinners, Lodestone, Enigma, Blackswan, Steppers, Otter, Treacle Eaters, Barrel, Cats Eye. The event started with a processional along Marine Parade. Dance performances were then held throughout the day at the Marine Parade shelters and outside SWIM, The Harbour Inn and Rock Point Inn. Photos by Love Lyme Regis
■ THE Westland Classic Motorcycle Club returned to Lyme Regis last weekend to start their annual Coast to Coast charity run. About 140 vintage, veteran and post-war bikes set off from Marine Parade, with the run officially started by the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, accompanied by husband Alan Ellis and town crier Alan Vian. The run took bikers to Minehead seafront, via Sheppeys Cider Farm, near Taunton, and raised money for Headway, a charity dedicated to improving lives after serious brain injury.
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Novel celebrating Lyme’s connection with Bermuda AS Lyme Regis holds annual celebrations for ‘Somers Day’ (see page 8) – remembering former mayor of the town, Admiral Sir George Somers, who founded Bermuda after being shipwrecked on the islands – author Sue Wright is promoting her novel based on his story. Sue explains: “I grew up in Bermuda and, on retirement, my interest in history came to the fore. I decided to write a novel, ‘Tempest – Bermuda 1609’, based on the remarkable story of the founding of Bermuda. “What became very clear was the importance of your beautiful town, Lyme Regis, and its hero, Sir George Somers, to this remarkable story. “Sir George Somers was born in Lyme Regis in 1554 to John Somers, who was a merchant and farmer. From his lowly beginnings, he rose to fame as a successful privateer before embarking on a distinguished Royal Navy career and eventually receiving a Knighthood. “He turned to politics and became a member of parliament in 1603, and Mayor of Lyme Regis in 1604. “However, the connection with Bermuda only came when he became a charter member of the Virginia Company in 1606. In 1609, missing the excitement of life on the waves, he left his home in Lyme Regis to become Admiral of the fleet embarking on a mission to Virginia. The colony, that had been established two years previously was struggling and desperately needed provisions and more people. “Seven ships, plus two smaller pinnaces, set off from Plymouth on Friday June 2 1609 to great fanfare. There were high expectations and the mood was celebratory. “The New World beckoned. Passengers, disil-
lusioned with the poverty and poor conditions of their native land cheered as the anchor was raised. What could be better than setting sail on a calm day with hearts full of hope for the new and prosperous life that was to come? “Admiral Sir George Somers, Deputy Governor Lt. Gen Sir Thomas Gates, and Vice Admiral Christopher Newport, stood on the bridge of the 100 foot long flagship, ‘Sea Venture’. The fiveyear-old vessel’s newly painted hull gleamed in the sunshine with the figurehead of The Hound of the Vikings rising high. The Union flag on the main mast and the Flag of St George fluttered in the breeze. “However, after many weeks of plain sailing, disaster struck. On July 24 a hurricane appeared, the likes of which struck fear into the hearts of all aboard. The ship tossed and dived creaking and groaning for days and days. The passengers, from high-born to lowly, pulled together bailing and pumping until exhaustion caused them to give up, breaking open the barrels of alcohol, hoping to drown in oblivion. “Until... ‘The Isle of Devils’ appeared. The island struck fear into the hearts of sailors who knew of evil spirits that had sunk many ships on its jagged reefs. But there was no choice. Could they reach land with such a damaged ship? There was still a body of water to cross... and was it safe?” To find out what happens next and to discover how it all relates to the survival of the starving Jamestown settlers, the birth of the Virginian tobacco industry and the marriage of the Powhatan Princess Pocahontas, read ‘Tempest – Bermuda 1609’ by Sue Wright, available from Amazon and other book stores – scan the QR code left to order online.
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Your guide to Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week 2022 LYME Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Week kicks off this Saturday, with plenty of seaside fun and games, competitions and thrilling military and emergency services displays and demonstrations. Events will be held from Saturday, July 23 to July 30, all raising funds for the life-saving work of the RNLI and led by the volunteer crew here in Lyme Regis. To get things started, Lyme Regis’ hero landlord Tom Littledyke will be taking time off from leading convoys of aid to Ukraine to officially open this year’s Lifeboat Week. Tom will be interviewed by former BBC television reporter Chris Coneybeer as part of the opening ceremony at 1.30pm on Saturday, July 23 outside the lifeboat station on the Cobb.
Tom, 31, runs the Shave Cross Cellar and Shave Cross Taverna in Lyme Regis, and is also landlord of the Shave Cross Inn, a country pub near Bridport. Since the war began, he has twice driven the 1,300 miles to Ukraine in an old mini bus loaded with humanitarian aid at the head of a convoy of volunteers. His partner, Georgia Wellman, 21, plays a vital administrative role overseeing donations and organising the convoys. He and Georgia have now helped to organise at least seven convoys, and there are plans to buy a ‘safe house’ on the borders of Poland and Ukraine for refugees using some of the generous donations to Tom’s JustGiving site. Tom, a former Royal Marine Reservist who went to The Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis, has spoken out about his terrifying and heartbreaking experiences in Ukraine, and says he is proud of the response of people in his hometown to his appeals for aid. “The town really came together, and the generosity of the people of Lyme and district has been fantastic,” he said. 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 at www.just-giving.com/crowdfunding/thomaslittledyke.
Highlights of the week
Landlord Tom Littledyke and his partner Georgia Wellman will officially open Lifeboat Week
After the official opening ceremony there will be plenty to look forward to, with other opening day evenings including a welcome display by the lifeboat crew aboard the ‘Spirit of Loch Fyne’, Exmouth lifeboat and the coastguard helicopter,
Lifeboat Week to get started with cricket match for Emma
The British Army’s Red Devils parachute team will be dropping into Lyme Regis once again followed by the popular swimming challenges for adults and children. Highlights throughout the week will include the bathtub race – a firm favourite with residents - on Sunday, July 24, followed by the fun run and the pretty illuminated boats rounding off the day. The British Army’s Red Devils Freefall Parachute Team will be returning to Lyme Regis, dropping onto the main sandy beach at 3pm on Thursday, July 28. Please note, the landing area on the beach will be cleared at about 1.30pm on the day.
Pirate Day
New and exciting events on this year’s programme include a Total Wipeout competition – a six-player inflatable game with a rotating sweeper arm that will be set up in Lister Gardens. Also new to this year’s Lifeboat Week will be Pirate Day, on Friday, July 29 with events including fancy dress competitions, a treasure hunt, pirate breakfast, sandcastle competition, walk the plank, the return of the popular tug o’ war across the harbour mouth, and finishing off with a pirate-theme after party at Lyme Regis Brewery. During the week there will be demonstrations by Lyme Regis fire crew and coastguards, and entertainment will be provided by Eastern Promise Belly Dancers, Mariners Away, Lyme Bay Moonrakers, The Chantry Buoys, Old Skool, Lyme Regis Town Band, Wylde Morris and Lyme Morris.
Grand auction at lifeboat station
Lyme Bay Auctions are hosting a grand auction to raise funds for the RNLI. Auctioneers Harry Ballin and Simon Watson will be hosting an afternoon of fun and frenetic bidding at the lifeboat station on Wednesday, July 27. Many of lots going under the hammer celebrate the very best of Dorset life. Foodies can bid on a foraging expedition with Masterchef winner Mat Follas or a meal for two at Mark Hix’s Oyster and Fish House. Or for the more adventurous, a Charmouth beach fossil tour, a high octane rib ride around
Emma Broome with her husband and lifeboat crew member Jon, and their daughter Sophie A cricket match between Lyme Regis a long-serving member of the RNLI crew, lifeboat crew and members of the Uplyme has been battling cancer for three years and and Lyme Regis Club will raise funds for the now needs a special drug not available on wife of a lifeboat crew member battling the NHS and costing £1,000 a month. Live music, a barbecue and raffle are all bowel cancer. The match will be played on Friday, July planned for the evening. Donations can also be made online at 22 on the eve of Lifeboat Week, starting at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/help-emma-to6pm at the King George V field in Uplyme. Emma Broome, 54, whose husband Jon is spend-more-time-with-her-family
Lyme Bay or a round of golf at the fabulous Lyme Regis Golf Club. For RNLI enthusiasts there is plenty of memorabilia up for grabs and even a two-night stay and discovery tour of the RNLI college in Poole. The catalogue of lots can be viewed online at www.lymebayauctions.co.uk, or via the following link https://bit.ly/3y8N1Cf Live online bidding is available on the day and commission bids can be left either online or by calling Lyme Bay Auctions on 01297 22453. Sylvia Rickard and her son John have found life somewhat puzzling this year as they prepare for Lifeboat Week. Between them they have finished dozens of jigsaws, checking that all the pieces are there before they go on sale to raise funds for the lifeboat charity. They started their task in January. Sylvia, who volunteers in the RNLI shop, said: “I have always loved jigsaws, but it can be a little frustrating when you have almost completed 1,500 pieces and you discover one piece of a donated puzzle is missing.” John, vice-chairman of the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters, also organises thousands of donated books and those and the jigsaws will be on sale in the lifeboat station throughout Lifeboat Week. Other events to look out for during Lifeboat Week include pavement art and crab catching competitions, a teddy bear’s picnic, grand auction at the lifeboat station and the Irene Roper duck race. Local pubs will also be joining in the celebrations, with the Nag’s Head hosting its annual Lifeboat Week barbecue on Thursday, July 28 as well as live music throughout the week. The Cobb Arms will be hosting a private dinner for the lifeboat crew, jointly organised by regular visitor ‘F1 Mike’, who is heavily involved in the Formula One circuit. Full details on all events, the lifeboat crew and work of the RNLI are available in the Lyme Regis and Charmouth Lifeboat Week programme, now available in local outlets for £2, or download the Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week app from the App Store or Google Play.
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Lifeboat operations chief to retire
Artist Jess Douglas presents her painting to members of Lyme Regis lifeboat crew
Yacht artist Jess presents Lifeboat Week gift to crew WELL-known yacht artist Jess Douglas has presented her latest work to the crew of the RNLI’s lifeboat in Lyme Regis as a gift for Lifeboat Week. Jess, a professional artist, has painted well over 600 boats of all sizes from small fishing vessels and trawlers to 120m luxury super yachts for owners all over the world. Working in acrylic, she has now produced a painting of the Lyme Regis lifeboat Spirit of Loch Fyne sailing at speed on a background of the navigational chart of the Lyme Bay area. Jess, who was a volunteer coastguard in Lyme Regis for nine years, presented the work to members of the crew and commented: “Since I have spent much of my life
in Lyme Regis I felt it was time I gave a present to my RNLI friends just in time for Lifeboat Week.” Jess, a powerboat instructor and boat owner, now lives in Axminster.
THE man at the helm of lifeboat operations in Lyme Regis, Nick Marks, is stepping down after seven years in the role. Mr Marks, 69, is retiring from the role in line with RNLI’s policy on age retirement. His volunteer position as lifeboat operations manager is the senior role at the lifeboat station and he is responsible for the safe and efficient running of the lifeboat’s 24/7 life-saving service. Mr Marks (pictured above), a qualified yachtmaster and retired Royal Navy Captain, said: “I have thoroughly enjoyed my stint and am only stepping down to make way for someone a bit younger. “During my time we have seen many changes in the way the RNLI expects the station to be run and how the crew is trained. “But what has not changed is the selfless dedication of our volunteer crew and their willingness to answer the call at any time of night or day and in any weather.
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“I am particularly proud of the fact that the lifeboat has never failed to respond to a call for help because of a lack of crew or failure of equipment or procedures, even during the pandemic. “I am also proud that as a crew we are more diverse. When I joined we had no female crew members. Today we have three.” Mr Marks will not be leaving the RNLI and will lead the water safety team in the area. The lifeboat operations manager role is now open and advertised on the RNLI website at www.rnli.org.uk/volunteering/volunteeringopportunities/Lyme Regis. Applications close on August 21. Mr Marks added: “The role would suit someone with maritime and managerial experience who lives within a few miles of the lifeboat station and who is able to devote time and energy to ensuring that the crew, lifeboat, and station are fully prepared to meet the demands of any rescue.”
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Somers Day 26th anniversary parade ALTHOUGH the two communities are separated by 3,308 miles of the Atlantic ocean, the spirit of twinning is very much alive and kicking between Lyme Regis and St George’s in Bermuda.
The two towns wereb linked in 1996 in an initiative pioneered by world champion town town, the late Richard Fox MBE. Recriprocal visits have been held ever since with parties from Lyme Regis travelling to Bermuda to attend the Peppercorn ceremony and members of the St George’s Twinning Association visiting Lyme for the annual Admiral Sir George Somers Day. Admiral Somers, a former mayor of Lyme Regis, discovered Bermuda when he was shipwrecked on the islands on his way to Jamestown to feed the settlers. He died in 1610 and his heart is burried in Bermuda but his body was brought back to England in a barrel of brandy and burried in his home village of Whitchurch Canonicorum. Representatives and civic guests of the two associations gathered for coffee at the Hotel Alexandra on Wednesday morning before processing to the Admiral Sir George Somers statue in Langmoor Gardens where a special cry was made by town crier Alan Vian. The Bermudian party included the Mayor of St George’s, George Dowling 3rd JP; CandyLee Foggo, the Corporation Town Manager; Ed Christopher, town crier of the City of Hamilton; and David Frith, former Town
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philip@lyme-online.co.uk Crier of St George’s and now chairman of the St George’s/Lyme Regis Twinning Association who was accompanied by is wife Peggy and his sister Sue Whale, who lives in the UK. The principal guests was the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, who is president of the Lyme Regis/St George’s Twinning Association, who was accompanied by her husband-consort Alan. Present also was the town clerk John Wright and a number of town councillors, including John Broom, Caroline Aldridge, Richard Doney and David Ruffle. They were accompanied by macebearers Heather Britton and Phil Street, himself a former town crier and association chairman. After the cry at the Sir George Somers statue, the parade processed to the end of the Cobb where speeches were delivered by Cllr Ellis and the two mayors and Mr Frith. The gathering then adjourned to Lyme Regis Golf Club for the annual Somers Day Lunch, hosted by current chairman John Dover, at which the tradition of toasting the association with a glass of Dark & Stormy, a Bermudian custom, was carried out. A Lyme Regis plaque was presented to Mr Frith for his long association with the twinning arrangement. The proceedings concluded with a visit to the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross in Whitchurch Canonicorum where a short service was held.
THE Town Crier of Lyme Regis, Alan Vian, makes a proclaimation at the statue of Admiral Sir George Somers, a former Mayor of Lyme Regis, in Langmoor Gardens
The civic party gather at the Admiral Sir George Somers statue for a special cry from town crier Alan Vian. From the left: George Dowling 3rd JP, the Mayor of St George’s; macebearer Heather Britton; the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis; town clerk John Wright; Mayor’s consort Alan Ellis; Cllr David Ruffle; and macebearer Phil Street. DAVID Frith, chairman of the Twinning Association in St George’s, leads the Somers Day parade into Langmoor Gardens
MAYOR Michaela Ellis presents a Lyme Regis plaque to former St George’s Town Crier David Frith and now chairman of the St George’s Twinning Association
Members of the association gather at the Admiral Sir George Somers statue in Langmoor Gardens
The annual Somers Day parade makes its way along the seafront, led by Lyme Regis Town Crier Alan Vian and his opposite number in Hamilton in Bermuda Ed Christopher.
TWINNERS CELEBRATE ANOTHER MILESTONE IN LONG ASSOCIATION
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Seasiders host sizzling Sausage & Cider Festival THE fifth Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival has been deemed another huge success for the Seasiders. Lyme Regis Football Club hosted the annual event at their Davey Fort ground on Saturday, where revellers enjoyed heatwave weather. Some 20 locally-made ciders were on offer, along with a Pimm’s tent and other refreshments, and award-winning sausage from Lyme Regis Butchers on the menu. Festival-goers enjoyed an afternoon of live entertainment, with town crier Alan Vian officially opening the event, followed by the Lyme Luggers ukulele group, folk singer Dorset Phil, young Lyme Regis singer Annabel Davies and bands Ghosts, etc. and Guilty Pleasure. There was also a raffle, and a bouncy castle and face painting to keep the children entertained. More than 1,000 people came through the gate over the course of the day and provisional figures show the event made £11,500 for Lyme Regis Football Club, which will help put it on a firm financial footing for the coming season, following the challenges of the
coronavirus pandemic. Lyme Regis Football Club vicechair and festival organiser Francesca Evans said: “What an amazing day, and we couldn’t have asked for better weather. “Thank you to all those who supported the Sausage & Cider Festival, including all our sponsors, staff, volunteers, performers and all those who just came along to soak up the sunshine and have fun. We hope you all enjoyed the day and we look forward to next year.” Event sponsors included Devon Carpets, The Pop Up Kitchen, Advantage Digital Print, Sonder Digital, LymeOnline, Dorset Blinds, The Vending Shed, Andrew ‘Percy’ Peadon Painting & Decorating, ModArc, Larx Garden Services, Lyme Regis Cottage, Stowford Residential, Causley Cabs, Dent Devils, Challenger Escapes, Lyme Rocks, The Harbour Inn, Hitchcock Plastering, Gardener & Young, Travis Perkins, Alan Ellis Plumbing & Heating, The Old Forge Fossil Shop, Evergreen Energy, the Hitchcock family in memory of Ken Hitchcock, Wally Blackmore and family, Mark Bailey, Paul Barlow, and Neil Ellis.
Festival volunteer Stuart Fowler on the barbecue and, below, headline band Guilty Pleasure on stage
The fifth Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival was held in glorious sunshine at the Davey Fort ground (photo by Max Redwood). Below, festival-goers enjoy the day
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YME Regis’ iconic harbour has featured in countless images, but few compare with the mesmerising spectacle of its curved structure illuminated with thousands of tea light candles.
CANDLES ON THE COBB is one of the south coast’s most unique and moving events, with members of the public asked to sponsor candles in memory of loved ones and watch as the town’s historic landmark is lit up in spectacular fashion, an emotional event which captures the imagination of people world-
wide. The event, first staged in 2000, and now run by the ROTARY CLUB OF LYME REGIS with enthusiastic assistance from many other local organisations, will be staged on SUNDAY, AUGUST 28th at 8pm. With a simple system of tea lights and re-usable plastic cups, some 5,000 candles are laid out at regular intervals on the main Cobb and North Wall structures in mesmerising fashion just as the sun goes down. The event is witnessed by thousands of people gathered in the Langmoor and Lister Gardens and along the seafront, many bringing picnics and making an evening of the occasion. A giant crown marked out with tea lights on the Sandy Beach will commemorate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The first event in 2000 raised £7,200 and since then over £140,000 has been distributed to local youth projects and national charities. Local youth projects have benefited enormously over the years, giving the committee and sponsors great satisfaction. The focus on youth in the town and environs is very much in keeping with Rotary International’s aims. This year, beneficiaries will be LYME REGIS YOUTH PROJECTS, BRITISH RED CROSS, (which is working hard to support those in need in Ukraine) and CANCER RESEARCH UK (which has an active fundraising committee in Lyme Regis), each of which is close to the hearts of Lyme Regis people. CANDLES ON THE COBB offers
people the opportunity to sponsor a candle in memory of a loved one while raising money for our chosen beneficiaries. You can sponsor a candle directly by visiting our website www.candlesonthecobb.com or you will shortly be able to purchase a certificate in a number of outlets in the town (see website for details). You will know just where your candle will be positioned on the Cobb when lit on August 28th. GET YOUR CANDLE ONLINE NOW, THERE ARE ONLY 5,000 AVAILABLE. Rotary has a huge emphasis on youth, it being one of the main areas of focus for this global organisation. Through education and improving of literacy young peoples’ life prospects both here and overseas are significantly enhanced. Rotary offers many such opportunities to young people in this country and the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis is committed to continuing our support for local youth and youth programmes, such as the Dictionaries for Life initiative where we have presented over 1,000 copies of the much acclaimed Usborne Illustrated Dictionaries to Year 6 children in local schools over the past 10 or so years. If you would like to use your spare time and skills to give something back to your community, then what better way to do it than to join a global organisation committed to doing just that - JOIN ROTARY. Visit www.lymeregisrotary.org or email secretary@lymeregisrotary.org
CANDLES ON THE COBB - one of Lyme’s most unique and moving events which attracts thousands of spectators
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Scorching sunshine for Uplyme’s summer show UPLYME & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society hosted its annual Summer Flower and Produce Fair in scorching sunshine on Saturday, July 9. Held at the King George V playing field in Uplyme, the show included a wide range of entries of flowers, fruit, vegetables, home produce and crafts, as well as special entries on this year’s show theme ‘Trees’. There were also stalls around the field and a family dog show, as well as a programme of music and dancing, and refreshments. Trophies were presented at the end of the day by horticultural society president Rose Mock. Bill Howarth once again took the top prize of the Royal Horticultural Banksian Medal for the most points in the show, with regular entrant Neil Croton also scooping three prizes.
RESULTS: The Royal Horticultural Society Banksian Medal for highest number of points in horticultural classes - Bill Howarth; The Worshipful Company of Gardeners Show Award Diploma for best flowering plant - Jeff Matthews; Seamark Cup for best exhibit by a junior entrant in flowers and foliage - Mrs Ethelston’s School Gardening Club; McLeod Innes Cup for best exhibit in the specimen rose class - Jill Stapleforth; Tony Cook Tankard for best exhibit in sweet peas - Neil Croton; J&FJ Baker Cup for best exhibit in fruit and vegetables - Charlie McCormick; Thompson
Jeff Matthews received the Worshipful Company of Gardeners Show Award for best flowering plant
Tankard for best exhibit in homemade wines - John Wood; Bullock Cup for best exhibit by a junior entrant - Nathanial Croton; Cakemaker’s Cup for best exhibit in cookery set recipe - Jewel Foord; Diamond Jubilee Cup for best exhibit in crafts - Adrienne Bonwick; Llewellyn White Cup (Newcomers Award) for best exhibit in floral art - Christine Taylor; Diana Bridges Cup for best exhibit in floral art - Neil Croton; Leslie Bretherick Cup for best exhibit in photography - Ruth Jordan; Junior Photo Cup for best exhibit in junior photography - Horatio Lawrence; Raff Bint Cup for best trick in dog show - Rachel Heighway with Tiggy; Dahlia Trophy for best exhibit on show theme (trees) Carol Stickler; Woodroffe Challenge Cup for most points in flowers and foliage - Bill Howarth; Ian Stobo Memorial Trophy (Newcomers Award) for most points in flowers and foliage - Charlie McCormick; Williams Challenge Cup for most points in fruit and vegetables Bill Howarth; Dorothy& Fred Stevens Memorial Cup (Newcomers Award) for most points in fruit and vegetables - Rachel Sykes; Winemaker’s Cup for most points in homemade wine - Rob Harvey; Mary Frings Challenge Cup for most points in preserves - Henriette Wood; Morrish Challenge Cup for most points in home produce - Henriette Wood; Cartwright Challenge Cup for most points in crafts - Anita Routley; Mrs Rex Woodroffe Challenge Cup for most points in floral art - Neil Croton; Shilton Cup for most points in photography - Ruth Jordan and Anita Routley; Wilson Cup for most points by a junior ages 7 years and under - Alba Wills; Lindsey Jenkin-Carter Cup for most points by a junior aged 7-11 years - Jackson and Grace; De la Mare Cup for most points in dog show - Rachel Heighway with Tiggy; Potatoes Grown in a Bucket Best Yield Seth Buller; Potatoes Grown in a Bucket best entry by quality - Seth Buller; Potatoes Grown in a Bucket best entry by weight - Tony Hill.
Pictured above, trophy winners at the Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Fair. Right, society president Rose Mock presents a dog show prize to Rachel Heighway with Tiggy. Below, Neil Croton scooped three prizes with his children also taking part
Bill Howarth took the top Royal Horticultural Banksian Medal for most points in the show
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Opening on July 25th Set in the beautiful Marshwood Vale in West Dorset, with far reaching views to the Jurassic Coast, Foxdown Farm is opening to families this summer! Enjoy an up close and personal experience with guided tours, animal feeding, grooming and talks, refreshments and play area. School & Pre-School Visits from September 2022
Open Monday to Saturday. Entry costs £10 per person and is free for under 2s. Visit foxdownfarm.co.uk to book
FOXDOWN Farm – set on the top of the beautiful Marshwood Vale, in West Dorset, with far reaching views across to the Jurassic Coast – will be opening its doors to the public from Monday, July 25. Owner and founder Adrian Strawbridge has lived and worked on the farm since he was a very young boy, following in his dad Jim Strawbridge’s footsteps. He inherited a passion for farming and a love for his animals, which he loves to share with others. Adrian’s wife Shelley is a primary school teacher and has a wealth of experience and skills with young people, including children with additional needs. Shelley has also developed a passion for her animals and loves to work outside. She is also Level 3 Forest School trained. Together Adrian and Shelley make a great team, combining their skills and experience, with help on the farm from their three sons, Dylan, James and Bradd. They also have an excitable but very friendly and loving black Labrador named Rex and a ginger cat called Alfie who may also like to say hello! Foxdown has been a small, family-run, working farm for the past 40 years. Adrian has long had ideas to diversify the farm and open to the public – so that people can enjoy his animals and also the beautiful view as much as he and his family does on a daily basis. Now they are ready to open to families from Monday, July 25. Foxdown Farm will offer visitors a close-up and personal experience, with a guided tour by a member of staff and time to browse the farm at your leisure. There will be time for you to stop for refreshments enjoy a children’s play area, as well as animal feeding, grooming and expert talks. Foxdown will be open to the public Monday to
Saturday with two time slots for visitors per day. Entry costs £10 per person and is free for under 2s - book by visiting the website foxdownfarm.co.uk, call 07793 037937 or email info@foxdownfarm.co.uk There are also plans to open for school and preschool visits when the new term starts in September. If you work in education and would like to bring your class then please email us at info@foxdownfarm.co.uk to enquire and request a booking form. These will be led by Foxdown’s qualified primary school and forest school teacher Shelley Strawbridge. Visits can include a focus of your choice and relate to EYFS or KS1 curriculum objectives. Foxdown offers a large, private car park on sit and a small food/snacks kiosk for purchasing refreshments with tables and chairs to sit indoors, as well as many picnic tables around the farm. There are also toilets on site including a disabled access toilet and baby changing facilities.
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UNFLOWER seeds brought by refugees from war-torn Ukraine have been planted in Lyme’s community garden.
When father and son Serhii and Marat Burenko fled their country, they wanted to bring something that would shine and remind them of their home. Encouraged by their host family to bring something cheerful and reflective of their country, Serhii, 38, and Marat, 11, now have the pleasure of seeing the sunflowers planted in the community garden in Langmoor Gardens. The seeds were donated to residents in Lyme Regis, Uplyme and Bridport, among them one of our councillors, Rob Smith, who successfully grew five plants. The sunflowers were planted in the community garden by Cllr Smith and the mayor, Cllr Michaela Ellis. Serhii and his partner Marharyta Mosur, who later joined the family in the UK, went to the gardens to see the sunflowers and were delighted they had been planted in the heart of the community. The family are now living with Justin and Lisa Migliari and their children, with Serhii and Marharyta working as cleaners at the Cobb Arms in Lyme Regis and Marat at-
What a week for our new council employee Shanie WE’VE welcomed another new member of staff to the town council. Shanie Cox joined us as a finance assistant last week and having previously been self-employed, she was keen to work in a team again and return to an office environment. But it was a momentous week for Shanie in more ways than one. Not only did she start a new job but she was also engaged to partner Stu, who proposed to her in a cable car
over the River Thames. Welcome to the team Shanie, and congratulations to the happy couple!
tending Mrs Ethelston’s Primary School in Uplyme. Serhii said: “These seeds were given to me by my aunt, her name is Irina. A few days before leaving for the UK, my son Marat and I came to say goodbye to her. She asked us about where we were going, where we would live and what we would do. At some point, I told her about Justin's request to bring some seeds “She replied: excellent, I just have seeds and I will gladly give them to you. “To be honest, then, in the context of the war in the country, it was not very possible to think soberly, the atmosphere was very oppressive, but I already imagined how Ukrainian sunflowers would shine with yellow heads on beautiful English soil. And it will remind us of our home. “Many seeds were donated by Justin and myself in Lyme Regis, Uplyme and Bridport. I hope that when these plants grow up, people walking near them will be able to stop, enjoy this view and the beauty of colour and think about Ukraine and its people, and pray for an end to the war.” Before arriving in Great Britain, Serhii, Marharyta and Marat lived in the city of Poltava in the northeast of Ukraine. On the second day of the war they decided to
leave their home as Kharkov and the Sumy region, areas only 60 miles from where they lived, were being heavily bombarded. In March, Marharyta and her sister fled to Bulgaria and when in April the bombing of peaceful cities intensified, Serhii began to look for a safe place to take his family, choosing the UK. Serhii has praised the Migliari family for all they have done for his family, including helping them obtain visas and necessary documents, securing Marat a place in school, and helping them to adapt to life in this country. Justin Migliari said: “Once Serhii and I had finalised arrangements for him and his son to stay with us, I got to thinking what would be a good memento for them to bring over, something cheerful, reflective of their country, easily transported and inexpensive. “With the added bonus that the flowers ought to blossom this summer in our garden, I'd hoped to capture a metaphor for what I hoped would be a fresh and successful start to their new lives in Uplyme. “I tentatively suggested, just a few days prior to their departure, that if they could easily access some seeds, then he might pack a bag in his rucksack. “Serhii took me at my word,
Pictured in Lyme’s community garden are Serhii Burenko and Marharyta Mosur with Cheryl Reynolds, the lead organiser of the Lyme Community Garden Volunteers and the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis Photo by Simon Emmett tracked down some seeds and presented them to me when he arrived, much to my surprise. “Not being at all green fingered I regret that I wasted
valuable planting time by not sowing them straightaway, but they were duly planted and now have already sprung up to reach the giddy heights of approximately 2ft.”
Council funds new boats for young sailors YOUNG sailors are putting four new boats through their paces thanks to funding from the town council. We awarded a community grant of £1,000 to Lyme Regis Sea School to help replace some of its ageing fleet of boats. A group of our councillors had the pleasure of going along to one of the sea school’s regular evening ses-
sions to have a look at the new boats and meet some of the instructors. Chief dinghy and powerboat instructor Ollie Tucker and dinghy instructor Harry Newbery showed councillors one of the new Fusion sailboats as the young sailors demonstrated out in the bay. Lyme Regis Sea School applied to the council for a community grant to replace
20-year-old boats with newer, safer and more reliable ones. Trustee Ray Waspe said: “Lyme Regis Sea School is a charity and is run by volunteers. We are the largest accredited training organisation in Lyme Regis. “We teach around 300 children and adults every year how to sail, including sea safety, which is Royal Yachting Association certificated. “We have had a difficult couple of years. Due to the support from the town council, other local grants and benefactors it has enabled us to continue to replace our boats and equipment, some of which were up to 20 years old. “This is essential to maintain the quality and safety of the training we provide to local people and schools.”
Councillors pictured with the new boats after receiving a community grant of £1,000
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Upcoming art exhibitions inspired by the local coastline ■ LYME Regis Museum’s Rotunda Gallery will be hosting an exhibition of recent work by Dorset artist Leon Dore, called ‘Portland Coast’, from July 26 to September 4. Fascinated by this rocky coastline, Leon was determined to find a less figurative and more authentic response to its unique mixture of Mesolithic geology, quarrying, natural rock fall and erosion. Form was for him the dominant feature, and colour would be minimized to black, white and brown, with the blues behind changing with the weather and the seasons. Explaining his process, Leon said: “Once decided on a particular view I try to let the painting take its own course in response to the rock, rejecting all influences encountered in my last 50 years of painting. “The texture of the rock varies greatly, as does the size. Sometimes an enormous slab can be revealed at low tide with a small beach below of a mixture of large boulders and smaller pebbles. “The surface of a slab can be pitted with potholes, or smooth where a constant flow has done its work. Caves and arches have seemingly been gouged out and channels carved into the land.
“Some areas have masses of smooth, stark white slabs and boulders; some cliff faces are made up of a threatening dark brown series of horizontal layers - each of these demanding a different reaction from the viewer and painter.” Not surprisingly, Leon found that each coastal visit provided a unique experience. As he puts it: “Sometimes the sea roars and throws white spume high into the air as it hits the rocks. On other days there can be a stillness and mirror-like sea surface in bright sparkling sunshine. “Always there is an hourly change in the shape of the cliffs as the tide climbs its way up, hiding prominent features which are revealed again later in the day. “All these factors affect the way I have approached each painting - more than 20 times in the last year - and the evolution of my approach can be discerned as the work in my exhibition is arranged chronologically.” ‘Portland Coast’ will be open at Lyme Regis Museum daily from 10am to 5pm, and on Sundays from 10am to 4pm. Admission charges apply and more information is available at www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk
■ ARTISTS Sue Lewin and Chris Goodman explore the Devon and Dorset coast in their new exhibition ‘Seashore and More’, opening at the Town Mill’s Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis from July 29 to August 4. Chris Goodman, local Devon artist, paints in acrylics on canvas. His work is mainly inspired by the local marine environment but depicts other natural forms such as landscapes and still life. He studied graphic design at Newham College, London, and the University of Plymouth. Having worked both as a marine scientist and a graphic designer, he is inspired by his past experiences in these fields and also his current proximity to the Devon and Dorset coastlines. Sue Lewin’s paintings are inspired by the dramatic light and mood of sea and sky, and natural landscape. Her paintings reflect her interest in geology and a love of nature and travel. The drama of storm features regularly in her work, reflecting patterns of fleeting light movements; it has drama coupled with a soft intensity. This can also be seen by her curious figures of either solitary walkers or group figures that meander like clouds along the beach scape. Sue works mainly in acrylics and occasionally stirring in sand and blue lias and natural pigment into the paint. Working sometimes on a textured canvas, layering paint with tones of colour to create depth.
Atmosphere is created by the subtlest of transitions from dark to light, dry brushing and utilizing a palette knife to pick up texture and highpoints. The results sparkle with sea salt and light. Sue is a professional sign-writer following a family tradition that spans three generations. She incorporates many aspects of art and design into her varied commissions that range from bespoke house signs to Ecclesiastical projects that includes gilding and embellished lettering to historic heraldry Original paintings, prints and cards will be available at the ‘ Seashore and More’ exhibition.
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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. 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. Charity Cricket Match King George V Field, Uplyme Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club face members of Lyme Regis lifeboat crew in this charity match raising funds for cancer patient Emma Broome. There will also be live music, a raffle and barbecue.
Saturday, July 23
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week A whole week of fun and games, exciting displays and demonstrations, and competitions raising funds for the RNLI. Continuing until July 30 - see page 12 and Lifeboat Week programmes for full details. The Tale of Peter Rabbit & Benjamin Bunny, Davey Fort, 2pm Enjoy an enchanting new outdoor adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s best-loved tales. Organised by the Marine Theatre and hosted at the Favey Fort football ground on Charmouth Road, Tickets from £10 available at marinetheatre.com 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. Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag’s Head from 9pm.
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music - a post-roast music session. Enjoy local drinks and the best musicians. If you’d like to play, just turn up! Alice Dilke Memorial Concert Whitchurch Canonicorum Church, 3pm Abraxas Trio perform the wellknown Canon & Fugue in D major by Pachelbel, followed by the Aria, a selection of the variations from JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations and Trio Divertimento by Mozart, in memory of former Whitchurch Canonicorum resident Alice Dilke. Tickets £10 on the door.
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LRTC Full Council 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 28
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. King Arthur Marine Theatre, 6pm A story of the old world, with knights, wizards, mist and magic – this fun and farcical adventure is an anarchic and anachronistic re-telling of the Arthurian Legend with live music, physical comedy and lo-fi acrobatics. Tickets from £7 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.
Friday, July 29
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. Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag’s Head from 9pm.
Yard of Ale Competition The Nag’s Head, 4pm Live music at The Nag’s Head from 4pm followed by a Yard of Ale competition at 7pm, raising funds for the RNLI.
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The Sunday Sessions Marine Theatre, 2.30pm This regular free entry event is the Marine Theatre’s dedicated time to promote quality live
Axminster and Lyme Cancer Support Open Day Uplyme Village Hall, 10.30am Axminster and Lyme Cancer
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Sunday, July 31
The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9.30am - 1.30pm Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning, affordable food and drink, free wifi. Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Doors open 7.30pm, eyes down 8pm.
Wednesday, August 3 Wine Tasting Marine Theatre, 6pm From the vineyard to the glass, Will Livingstone champions the brave growers and winemakers who prioritise sustainability and practise natural techniques to produce some of the best wines he’s ever tasted. Be guided through a selection of wines – some organic, some classic – and hear how sustainability plays a part in the character of each, with no compromise on taste and expression. Tickets £24.95 available from marinetheatre.com
Thursday, August 4 Much Ado About Nothing Marine Theatre, 6pm Come along and catch this wonderful open-air production of Shakespeare’s classic romance, filled with colourful characters, audience interaction and live music! Tickets from £10 available at marinetheatre.com
Friday, August 5 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. Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag’s Head from 9pm.
Concert in memory of Whitchurch resident returns after two years
AFTER a two-year break during the pandemic, the annual Alice Dilke Memorial Concert returns to the Church of St Candida and Holy Cross in Whitchurch Canonicorum, near Lyme Regis, on Sunday, July 31 at 3pm. The performers are The Abraxas Trio – Christian Halstead (violin), Jordi Morell (viola) and Heidi Parsons (cello). Their programme opens with the wellknown Canon & Fugue in D major (T337) by Pachelbel, followed by the Aria and a selection of the variations from JS Bach’s Goldberg Variations (BWV988). After the interval the musicians will play the Trio Divertimento by Mozart (K563). The event, which is organised by the Friends of St Candida, was introduced in 2017 in memory of Alice Dilke (1919–2016), who lived in Whitchurch Canonicorum with her husband Christopher for nearly 50 years. She was noted in the area for her fearless opposition to local corruption and injustice, and made many friends of all ages. She was a founder member of the ‘Friends’, the idea for which was hatched in her garden. Tickets for the concert cost £10 on the door and include light refreshments in the interval. Admission for young people aged 16 and under is free. There is parking at the venue (DT6 6RQ). Trio leader Christian Halstead (pictured above) started learning the violin at the age of five and continued his studies at the Royal College of Music, graduating in 1999. He has enjoyed a varied freelance career, working with many ensembles including the Royal Northern Sinfonia, London Mozart Players and Ex Cathedra. He was a founder member of the Southbank Sinfonia in 2002–3; he is also leader of Kent Sinfonia, the Isle of Wight Symphony Orchestra, the Westminster Philharmonic Orchestra and Surrey Opera’s orchestra. Born in Vila-seca, Spain, Jordi Morell studied the viola at the Conservatori de
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Jessica Frances and Rachel Hill from Axminster Medical Practice will skydive for the Blood Bikes charity based in Honiton
Axminster medical professionals to skydive for Blood Bikes charity A DARING duo from a doctors' surgery in Axminster are gearing up to jump from an aeroplane and skydive in aid of the Honitonbased Devon Freewheelers charity. First-time skydiver Jessica Frances and colleague Rachel Hill have set up a JustGiving page and hope to raise £1,000 for the blood bikes charity. Jessica and dispensary supervisor Rachel, who both work at the Axminster Medical Practice, are keen to highlight the charity's 'crucial' free transport and courier service, supporting the NHS. Healthcare assistant Jessica, aged 26, from Stockland, said: "We both work in doctor surgeries so we both understand the importance of what the Devon Freewheelers do. "I think the public just assume the NHS funds the transportation of medical samples, breast milk and organ and tissue samples, but really, we rely quite heavily on organisations like the Devon Freewheelers and what they do. "It's crucial to so many parts of health care, and we actually see the benefits of what they do. it's just incredible." Russell Roe, Devon Freewheelers CEO, based at Heathpark Industrial Estate, Honiton, said: "We are indebted to all our fundraisers because without them the charity could not keep the service on the road, supporting the NHS and community for free. "We were humbled when we heard that Jessica and Rachel were prepared to jump out of an aeroplane to support the Devon Freewheelers blood bikes." He added: "Every penny they raise will be used by the volunteers to serve the community for free, transporting routine blood samples, breast milk to neonatal units and other medical samples and equipment." Weather permitting, the healthcare profes-
sionals will tandem skydive - strapped to a professional - on August 7 from Dunkeswell Airfield. Jessica and Rachel landed on a joint fundraiser after plans to organise a staff gettogether escalated into an aerial adventure. Jessica, who is yet to plan any future charity challenges, said: "We were talking about organising a staff party and waffles, not doing a sky dive. "We wanted to do something different. I am a bit of an adrenalin junkie myself. We tried to convince other people to have a go but it didn't work. "I have been putting it to the back of my mind - and then before I go to sleep, I think 'what am I doing? I am planning to jump out of a plane'." She added: "I have never done a skydive before. Rachel has. She spoke a lot about it and I thought I would give it a go." Mum-of-three Rachel, aged 34, from Kilmington, said: "I did it before and I really enjoyed it. "I am literally the wimpiest person. My other half is an adrenalin junkie and booked it in for me. I probably didn't sleep for about a fortnight beforehand. "When I did it, it was amazing. It is a good feeling when you get down. When you fall, and the parachute goes up you are just floating around. It's so serene and quiet in the air. Last time I came down and I wanted to go up and do it again. Rachel added: "I probably will be nervous, but because I have done it before I am quite excited. "I quite like it that Jessica hasn't done it before and that I will be there for her." See Rachel and Jessica's JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/team/AMPdispensary
EAST Devon teenager Innes Fitzgerald claimed the best win of her young career when she scorched to a magnificent victory at the English Schools' Track & Feld Championships, writes Kevin Fahey. The 16-year-old Axe Valley Academy student, from Beer, ran away from the field in the intermediate girls' 3000m at the Sportcity Stadium, Manchester, last weekend for victory in a time of 9 mins 21.34 secs. That not only slashed six seconds off Innes' previous personal best but was a new championship record. It puts her third in the UK Rankings for under 17 women this year. Remarkably, for a race at that this level, Innes finished 17 seconds clear of her nearest rival as she dominated the race throughout. It was the biggest win on the track in the two days of non-stop competition in an event widely regarded as the 'Kids Olympics.' Victory also secured her a place in the England team for the SIAB British Schools Championships in Belfast this weekend. It will be the teenager's second England vest having made her debut for her county at the equivalent cross country event in the winter. Then she travelled to Wales, having finished runner-up in the English Schools' Championships and not only won the individual race but also led the England squad to team gold. Her latest success continues the remarkable emergence of the Axe Valley Runners' athlete, who only took up the sport seriously during lockdown and started racing the Seaton parkrun. Her natural talent – she is a keen sport all-
Innes Fitzgerald pictured with the pocket watch presented to her by Axe Valley Academy staff
rounder – quickly became apparent but even close followers of the sport have been taken aback by her rapid rise to the top. And clearly there is much more to come from this talented youngster. Innes has previously been praised by her teachers at Axe Valley Academy for her success, and was presented with a pocket watch for her efforts in representing the school at competitions.
Axminster to host new street food market AXMINSTER is the next hot spot for an Eats Boutique pop up street food market, with the first event taking place tonight (Friday). This summer Axminster Eats Boutique arrives in town this evening and Friday, August 26, bringing you global flavours and local produce. You just need to bring your friends. Street food is all about fresh ingredients cooked there and then. Be drawn in by the aromas of pizza baking in a wood fired oven, meats sizzling on the barbecue and flash fried noodles. Feast your eyes on the colours of salads and the spectacle of cuisine cooked just for you. Street food isn't fast food but its affordable. Come and take a culinary journey around the world made for you by local people. Event director Eleanor Carr said: "Our market directly supports up to 10 small businesses and a number more that supply us. By coming along to an event and making a purchase you are supporting all of these livelihoods. "What's more, it's free to enter because we feel that everyone should be invited to the finest table in town under the big Devon sky. Its all served up with a huge dose of smiles we just love what we do, and we want to in-
vite you to love it too. "Bring your friends, grab and drink and enjoy the theatre of street food." Each market event's menu is published social media - join the new Axminster Eats Boutique Facebook page. You can also sign up for email updates on the website www.uniqueboutiqueevents.co.uk for the forthcoming menu to be sent direct to your inbox, as well as news and exclusive offers from Unique Boutique Events. Working in partnership with the Axminster Guildhall, Axminster Eats Boutique will pop up on the third Friday of the month this summer. If all goes well, organisers hope that Axminster Eats Boutique will become a regular fixture in the town's calendar. The Guildhall will also be hosting a free to enter music night alongside the pop up street food event. These two community asset organisations are joining forces to bring people together to enjoy global food, local drinks and free music. Axminster Eats Boutique will pop up in front of the Guildhall on the third Friday of the summer months: find us there from 4pm until sunset on July 22 and August 26.
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Seaton beach pilot scheme sees Plans unveiled for 130 homes physically impaired enjoy seafront between Seaton and Colyford
A SEATON resident was able to enjoy the beach for the first time in a decade thanks to a new pilot scheme for the physically impaired. A special 85-metre platform, made from Tuff Trac which is a combination of plastic and aluminium, has been placed along Seaton Beach and is being used by a variety of residents. The new path allows wheelchair and mobility scooter users to enjoy parts of the seafront which would normally be hard for them to access. It comes as part of a joint scheme, by A new Tuff Trac platform allows wheelchair users to enjoy the beach Seaton Town Council Fellow district and town councillor Marcus (STC) and East Devon District Council (EDDC), which was launched after a request from a group Hartnell, who is also the Seaton deputy mayor, continued: "I'm really pleased to support this of residents with physical impairments. The project came to fruition thanks to a com- project with my locality budget. "Making our beach more accessible will mean bination in funding from EDDC, STC and Councillor Marcus Hartnell's Devon County Council that many more people can enjoy spending time during the summer with friends and family and locality budget. If the pilot is successful EDDC intends to look not feel excluded. "I'd like to thank our local disability champion into additional funding to extend the length of the path in both directions. The track is being Nicky Dack who suggested this idea to councilclosely monitored to ensure it is set up in the lors last year and I very much look forward to working with her and others to deliver more inimost effective way. The Mayor of Seaton, Cllr Amrik Singh, said: tiatives like this that will make Seaton more ac"Seaton Town Council appointed Nicky Dack as cessible." Ward councillor Jack Rowland added: "Having its 'Disability Champion' to assist the town council in making small adjustments around the town been involved in the initial meeting with Nicky Dack and other residents and listening to their to make it more accessible for all. "The beach matting is a great addition to the concerns I'm really pleased to see this track matbeach and complements the town's wide acces- ting installed. "This is evidence of all three levels of local govsible promenade and upcoming free Summer Beach School for local children, with one-to-one ernment, at town, district and county, working sessions available to accommodate all needs. together to research, cost and finance this initiaSeaton is the town where everyone is welcome." tive and all credit to the EDDC beach safety offiDistrict and town councillor Dan Ledger cer Pete Blyth and the team behind him for added: ""It's great to see this pilot programme bringing this to fruition." EDDC councillor Geoff Jung said: ""What a come forward. From Nicky's original idea to the reaffirmation of its need from the public consul- wonderful idea! I do hope this trial will prove a tation and then partnership working from all major success and we can role the idea out to our three levels of local authority to make it happen. other beaches along our coast as soon as possiIt really is a story of success and working to- ble. "Provision for the disabled to enjoy our full gether to deliver for tangible changes for the range of facilities are very important and a key public. "Hopefully, the scheme is a great success and consideration whenever we consider improvework can then begin on gaining funding for a ments and changes to our buildings and public access." further extension."
Natural Seaton festival returns this weekend THE Natural Seaton Festival will be returning this weekend, celebrating the town's wealth of natural history and beauty. Organised by Seaton Tramway, the event provides an opportunity to enjoy our natural world in a festival atmosphere, with a wide variety of wildlife, conservation and community activities iver July 23 and 24, this year under the theme of ‘The Sea’. Dorset chef and restaurateur Mark Hix MBE will be holding a cooking demonstration from 11am on Saturday, July 23 in the amphitheatre at Jubilee Gardens. There will also be dolphin rescue demonstrations by the British Divers Marine Life
Rescue at 12noon and 4pm on the beach, and an RNLI and coastguard demonstration at 3pm. Seaton Majorettes will be performing in Jubilee Gardens at 1pm, followed by the Six Appeal harmony group at 2pm. On Sunday, July 24, there will be falconry displays by Jonathan Marshall in Cliff Field Gardens at 11am and 1pm, and another dolphin rescue demonstration at 3pm. The Lyme Luggers ukulele group will perform in Jubilee Gardens at 12noon, followed by a talk and demonstration by popular Seaton business The Vending Shed at 2.30pm and a fun dog show at 4pm.
PLANS for a major 130-house development between Seaton and Colyford went on display last week. Baker Estates has recently acquired an interest in land either side of Harepath Road, Seaton, to the north of Rowan Drive (to the west) and Drovers Way (to the east). Part of the land is already allocated for a mixed employment and recreation development in the adopted Local Plan; the working draft of the new Local Plan proposes to allocate the same land, plus additional land immediately to the north and east of the existing allocation for around 150 dwellings and 0.6 hectares of land for employment development. Baker Estates said: "We believe that there is an opportunity to deliver a well-planned, mixed-use development with a new sports pitch for Seaton as well as a range of housing opportunities, similar to our existing developments at Rowan Drive and Barnards Hill." The plans went on display at a public exhibition last week and are now available to view online via the website www.bakerestatesconsultation.co.uk/land-east-west-of-harepathroad-seaton Several previous applications for the area have been heavily opposed by residents of Seaton and Colyford, and the current scheme
has already received some objection. A Facebook campaign page called ‘Oppose Baker Estates Building on the Green Wedge Between Seaton & Colyford’ has been launched. Page found Megan Searle said she believed there were many reasons why the development was “not feasible”, including the lack on infrastructure in the town, including doctor and dental practices and schools; the risk of flood; and the effect on local wildlife. She commented: “Along with destroying a large space of green land where many important bees, butterflies and insects are working hard to keep our ecosystem healthy, and Seaton Wetlands is just across the road. “We are so lucky here to have and enjoy Seaton Wetlands - a real area of beauty and full of all types of animals and bugs. Will the noise and disruption of building affect them? Will critical flight paths for bats be taken? Will we lose one of our greatest local and tourist areas? “Although I appreciate there may be a need for houses, there are some brown spaces that could be used - the old Racal site, for example. We need to gather information, contact the correct officials and stand together to protect the wedge!”
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EXTENDING TABLE, glass top, 80x139/169, £50 - 01297 24745. AUTOMATIC WATCH WINDER, red leather, £20 - 01297 24745. DOUBLE BED, 5 ft with mattress, in good condition, wooden headboard and surround with slatted base, currently dismantled, £50 01297 442904 or 07792 197 415. SINGLE BEDS, x 2, one mental framed for £75, one handmade pine for £65, or both for £125 ONO, no mattresses, very clean - Cullompton 07986 187 949. CHEST OF DRAWERS, very good condition, very clean, £40 - 07986 187 949. ELECTRIC HEATER, Dimplex, flame effect, remote control, almost new, £35 ONO - 01297 21729.
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INFLATABLE TENT, four person,sewn in ground sheet plus separate ground sheet, complete with pump, all as new, £180 - 01297 625482. SHOWER SCREEN, folding glazed side screen for over bath/shower, £30 - 01460 220148. TENNIS RACQUET, Dunlop Max 27 with cover, £10 - 01297 443930. TENNIS SKIRT, John Lewis, unworn, 26” waist, £10 - 01297 443930. COMPOST BIN, Blackwall, black plastic, £10 - 01297 443930. PLANTS FOR SALE, hydrangeas, buddleias, herbs, crocoimas, all cheap - 01297 443930. ELECTRIC OIL HEATER, Pro-Breeze, brand new, 10 fin, £35 ONO - 07931 498 279.
MEN’S BATHROBE, with hood, size XL, navy, as new, £10 - 01297 21729.
RECLINING ARM CHAIR, reddish brown, good condition, £30 ONO - 07931 498 279.
INTERIOR DOOR, with two glass panels, free to pick up - 01297 32703. MOLLY FISH, for warm water aquarium, £1 each - 01297 39383.
HEATED AIRER, Daewoo foldable heated airer with wings, brand new, still in box, opens to H 1470mm x W 540mm x L 940mm, power indicator, £25 ONO - 07931 498 279.
CAMPING GAS STOVE, x 2 for £10 each, including gas canister - 01297 625482.
BLOW UP MATTRESS, approx 5’ wide with pump, £10 - 01297 443124.
INFLATABLE DOUBLE BED, with pump, £15 - 01297 625482.
LEATHER HOLDHALL, Bugatti, black,£15 01297 443124.
WHISTLING KETTLE, Prestige, £3 - 01297 625482.
STEP LADDER, three step, metal, used, £8 01297 443124.
BICYCLE CARRIER, Avenir Montana for 3 cycles, very good condition, £30 ONO - 07767 306 339. CLOTHES RAIL, heavy duty, stainless steel, £5 - 07767 306 339.
KITCHEN TILES, 40 ‘boxed’ Fabresa Merlin (stone effect) tiles, 15x15cm, £9 - 01297 678602. CHILD SAFETY WINDOW LOCKS, new, £10 for 3 - 07932 765 355. BATHROOM CABINET, large, new, quality made, not flat-packed, dark wood and mirror doors, cost £200, selling for £75 - 07932 765 355. DVDS, collection of 30, various films, all good condition, £28 - 07932 765 355. DVD PLAYER, Philips model DVP 3880, hardly used, £20 - 07932 765 355. ROWING MACHINE, Charles Bentley fold-up machine, as new, purchased two months ago but unable to use it, cost £199, selling for £140 - 07932 765 355. BED THROW, Drapes and Dreams pink throw, as new, not used, £8 - 07932 765 355. LADIES SANDALS, Higomore support sandals, adjustable, open toe, pale blue, lightweight, size 9, new £18 - 07932 765 355. GARDENING BOOKS, collection of 7, £18 07932 765 355. LADIES JEANS, Crew, size 14 flared boot bottoms, still have the label, never worn, £15 07932 765 355.
HAND TOOLS, clamps, vice, angle vice, from £1 to £30 - 07932 765 355.
MOTORBIKE/DRIVING JACKET, Mahogany brown leather, satin-lined, three-quarter length, size L, £150 on very nearest offer 07870 603 345. WATER BUTT, with stand and tap, capcity 227 litres/50 gallons, very good condition, £30 - 07500 656 049.
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Men’s Top Club defeat LYME Regis Bowling Club’s championship side were resting this week whilst the second team played Bridport away. The ladies lost on both rinks at home to Dorchester A in the Dorset League. The men played Dorchester in the semifinal of the Top Club competition and did well to secure wins in two disciplines against what is arguably the strongest team in Dorset. In the friendlies, Lyme had a good win against Paignton at home but lost away to Severalls. RESULTS Men’s Top Club: Lyme 2, Dorchester 3 Two Wood Singles, Carl Stephens lost 8-18; 4 Wood Singles, Paul Pomeroy lost 9-21; Pairs, Simon Dowling and Charlie Barber won 16-14; Triples, Rom Hunt, Alan Nabarro and Steve Pomeroy lost 3-27; Fours, Trevor Allman, Richard Cridge, Allan Weech and Barry Rattenbury won 18-14. Friendly Lyme 107; Paignton 80 J moon/B Moon, P Stephens and J Moseley 20-16; A Hopkins, N Stephens & R Hunt 1615; P Moseley, E Sarsons and A Preece 1414; P Stoke-Faires, A Nabarro and J Maslen 24-11; J Enticott, S White and A Weech 19-8; M Haseman, N Benson and A Darvill 14-16. The league teams will now be rested for two weeks because Poole and Bournemouth have their tournament weeks.
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Muffin Men in East Devon Bash final again By PHILIP EVANS UPLYME and Lyme Regis’ T-20 side, the Muffin Men, have powered themselves to the finals play-off in the East Devon Bash.
The Muffin Men, sponsored by LymeOnline, were beaten in the final last year by Seaton Pirates. This year, the Muffin Men, who topped the East Devon Bash Table, will meet second placed Upottery Swingers. Uplyme’s aggressive and exciting form of cricket lends itself to the 20-over game and they have also won a place in the finals day of the Devon League Corinthian Cup at Ivybridge on August 7. They won a place in those finals with a scintillating victory
over Sidmouth, watched by a crowd of 96 at the King George V playing field. In their last East Devon Bash game the Muffin Men were at home to Sidbury Moles who elected to bat, chalking up 154 runs from their 20 overs and losing seven wickets in the process. Top scorer for the Moles was Ed Chaster with a fine half cen-
tury, supported well by skipper Oliver Paget who hit 39. Steve Batey was the Muffin Men’s best bowler, returning figures of 3-24 off four overs. The Muffin Men cruised to a winning total of 158 off just 14 overs and only lost one wicket along the way. Uplyme openers Bruce Maltby and Steve Batey both retired on 50 and Sam Farrow pitched in with 31. In a rearranged game, Upottery Swingers set the Ottery Rising Super Beavers a target of 151 with Larcombe and Kidson sharing the top score of 32. In reply, the Beavers were all out for 125 with Jaycock hitting 32 and Pulman taking 3-22 for the Swingers. Upottery Swingers got a walkover against Honiton Hawks who could not field a side to finish in second place in the table
and now face the Muffin Men in the final play off on a date and venue to be arranged. In the other last game of the tournament, last year’s champions, Seaton Pirates, had a comfortable victory over Ottery Rising Super Beavers. The Pirates batted first and posted 162 in their 20 overs, losing three wickets in the process. Super Beavers were skittled out for 95. This is how the bash table finished: Uplyme, played 5, won 5, 24 points; Upottery, played five, won 4, 19 points; Seaton, played 5, win 3, 13 points; Ottery, played 5, won 2, 9 points; Honiton, played 4, 2 points; Sidbury, played 4, 2 points. The East Devon Bash is jointly sponsored by LymeOnline and Nub News.
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‘Otter Day Out’ with Lyme Regis Gig Club DEVON-based Otter Brewery organised enjoyed a corporate day out with Lyme Regis Gig Club on Saturday, enjoying some departmental racing in the glorious sunshine. After a brief introduction between the brewery and gig club rowers, there was a short and at times chaotic training session. Then followed some fierce racing over a sprint course off the Cobb between the various departments at the brewery. Following the heats, there were two finals. The plate final was a hotly contested affair off the start line, but the smooth action of the office staff saw them pull away from the drivers, whose boat took on the appearance of a drunk crab clawing its way across the bay. The main final pitched the sales team against the brewers in what turned out to be the race of the day. Following a frenetic start, the sales team pulled clear when the brewers bow man caught a crab on consecutive strokes, depleting his supply of soft pins. Undeterred, the brewers settled in to a steady rhythm and began to claw back the two-length advantage they had given away. With the finish line fast approaching, they drew up level before breaking the spirit of their colleagues and pulling ahead to a decisive victory. Derek the Otter made a brief appearance for a photo call and prize-giving before disappearing back into his holt to escape the heat. Everyone else celebrated the day with
a pint of his finest before the incoming tide dispersed the party and concluded a very successful day. Nick Waite from Lyme Regis Gig Club, who organised the event with the Otter Brewery team, said: “A huge thank you to the brewery for providing all the catering and to Max Redwood for flying his drone and deploying GoPro cameras, we look forward to seeing the footage soon. “I also want to say massive thank you to all those from the club who gave up their afternoon to make the day such a success. “I particularly want to pick out Toby and Dan who operated the safety/umpire boat so efficiently and the four coxes, Michelle, Nige, Rob and Mark who had the unenviable task of creating order where they found chaos.” Otter Brewery MD Patrick McCaig added: “Otter have been a sponsor of the gig club for many years and we look forward to continuing this association. “Today has been a great day for all our employees and an enormous amount of fun.” Lyme Regis Gig Club will be hosting its own regatta on Saturday, August 13 as part of Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week. It will also be competing most weekends in regattas across the South West and continue to build on successful results in the World Championships, held on the Isles of Scilly in May.
Members of Lyme Regis Gig Club and staff from Otter Brewery with mascot Derek the Otter. Below, the racing gets under (photo by Max Redwood)
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Lym Valley first team to beat Bath
UPLYME and Lyme Regis line up in their new T-20 kit, sponsored by LymeOnline, before their quarter final victory in the Corinthian Cup against Sidmouth. Back row (from the left) Derek Wellman (umpire), Abhishek Anand, Martin Langford, Gareth Stoneman, Tyler Wellman, Joe Elsworth, Charlie Moss, Sue Elsworth (scorer). Front row (from the left): Jibu Varghese, Nabi Timori, Steve Batey (captain), Mark Batey, Sam Farrow.
Openers steer Uplyme to finals day of the Devon League T-20 competition UPLYME and Lyme Regis booked themselves a place in the finals of the Devon League T-20 Corinthian Cup with a scintillating victory over Sidmouth
Uplyme loss the toss and Sidmouth opted to bat. The normally reliable Nabi Temori opened the bowling but was a little wayward, however fellow opener Gareth Stoneman bowled his spell of the season with 2-13 off his 4 overs in the power play with Sidmouth scoring 40-2. In came the Sidmouth skipper Anthony Griffiths and showed his class with a fine knock of 61 off 36 balls until Tyler Wellman removed him. Sidmouth looked certain on posting a score above 170 which Uplyme felt was above par. But Uplyme’s skipper Steve Batey clawed it back with some good death bowling in the last overs and some excellent fielding, including two run-outs, and the fielders caught everything, restricting Sidmouth to 154.
Openers Abhi Anand and Joe Elsworth strolled out in front of 96 spectators among an eerie silence with all anticipating a tough chase. However, both struck the ball incredible hard and when the first two balls of the innings hitting the fence it looked ominous. They continued in the same fashion and accelerated with 12 sixes (with one bouncing in to the Talbot Arms car park) and 12 fours and it was over in flash with more than eight overs to spare! Abhi reached his century in 45 balls and Elsworth supported him well for an unbeaten 44, a partnership of an unbroken 157 in 12.1 overs. Uplyme will now compete in the finals day August 7 in Ivybridge. Uplyme’s T-20 side, the Muffin Men, sponsored by LymeOnline, have also finished top of the East Devon Bash, having completed their fixtures with an eight wicket victory over Sidbury. See page 23. However, after a brilliant start to their C Division East campaign in the Devon League, in
which they topped the table for nine weeks, Uplyme have now slipped to third place, having lost another game. At home to Exeter 2nd X1 last Saturday, Uplyme won the toss and elected to bat and were restricted to 177-9 off their 45 overs. It was an unusually poor batting performance from Uplyme with just their overseas player, Abhishek Anand, showing any real resistance with another good knock of 81. Exeter knocked off their required runs in 37 overs with two wickets standing. Uplyme’s best bowling figures came from Jibu Varghese (3-25 off nine overs. Uplyme are now down in third place in the division with 159 points, 13 points behind leaders Alphington and Countess Wear and second placed Sidmouth (168 points). Tomorrow (Saturday) Uplyme travel to Ottery St Mary who are in seventh place in the table.
LYM Valley Croquet Club had a well fought victory over rivals Bath Croquet Club at their Uplyme ground. Lym Valley had previously been hammered 10-6 when they visited Bath earlier in the year but they completely reversed that score this time, becoming the first team to beat Bath in the Short Croquet League this year. All four Lym Valley players recorded wins in this match. Because of the recent hot dry weather the lawns were particularly fast and unpredictable, especially on the cricket outfield lawn on which Michael Wilcox and John Marjoribanks both won two excellent games. Stan Curran had a superb game against Bath’s top player, winning 14-1, also winning well against upand-coming Bath player Martin Albertson. John McCallum completed the score with narrow wins in all four games. The Short Croquet team now travels to Radstock in Somerset to take on Camerton and Peasdown at their home ground. ■ IF YOU are interested in learning about Croquet why not consider coming along to our Wednesday morning coaching class. Contact the Secretary on lvcc@gmail.com
football LYME Regis Football Club kicked off their pre-season friendlies with a 5-3 victory over Combe St Nicholas. Tomorrow the Seasiders are scheduled to meet Feniton. Lyme manager Julien Simier has announced that former Axminster player Dan Beer has agreed to sign for the club.
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