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Council invests £1m to protect the Cobb PLANS to future-proof the historic Cobb harbour in Lyme Regis took a step forward last week, as West Dorset District Council agreed to invest £1million in the scheme. The council’s Strategy Committee agreed to contribute £1million towards the £2.3million total cost of Phase V of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvements Scheme, which will focus on the Cobb. The remaining funding is expected to come from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). REPORT, PAGE 3
Plans to form new Army Cadet Force
ATTEMPTS are to be made to form a detachment of the Army Cadet Force (ACF) in Lyme Regis following news this week that the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) will not be saved at the Woodroffe School. There was an active ACF in Lyme Regis for many years after the Second World War, based in what was known as the Army Cadet, later to become accommodation for the town council’s outside work staff. The Woodroffe School’s CCF has been closed due to a lack of staff available to run it. REPORT, PAGE 7
Jill hangs up her ballet slippers FOUNDER of Lyme Regis Ballet School, Jill Chase, has retired after 42 years of teaching young people to dance. A tea party was held in her honour at the Woodmead Halls on Sunday afternoon - see page 3 for full story
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POLICE OPPOSE SETTING UP OF ‘TOWN WATCH’ TO COMBAT CRIME POLICE - under fire from local councillors for lack of cover in Lyme Regis - are opposed to the setting up of a ‘Town Watch’ in a bid to make the town safer. The idea of setting up an organisation similar to Neighbourhood Watch but which will enable Lyme to have a greater influence in reducing crime is being promoted by town and district councillor Cheryl
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sources close to Councillor Reynolds, the police are not in favour of this scheme because "because it sounds like a vigilante thing". The suggestion to have a point man in every area of the town who would then report neighbours' fears/suspicions to the police "is not allowed". Strong criticism of the police presence in Lyme came at Wednesday’s meeting of the Town Management and Highways Committee
when residents from Anning Road called on the council to address serious anti-social behaviour at the teen shelter on the playing field. They were told that drug-taking and under-age drinking were rife at the shelter, adjacent to the basketball net, intended as a meeting place for children under the age of 16. But the shelter was often occupied by older youths, some of whom regulary turned up in their CONTINUED ON PAGE 2
Orange cricket ball for Amsterdam match
IN keeping with the national colour for the Netherlands, an orange ball was used when Dutch touring team VRA Amsterdam were played a 30-over friendly at Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club on Wednesday. The home team won by 60 runs. REPORT, PAGE 28
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Drugs, under-age drinking and simulated sex at the teen shelter CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE late as 2am. One resident said there was excessive noise from the shelter at 5am and when he went to investigate he was assaulted by one of the occupants, an incident that was reported to the police. In a report to the committee operations manager Matt Adamson-Drage told the committee that police had said they carried out regular patrols to the shelter and no official complaints had been received. The residents, however, said they had never seen a police officer at the site and several incidents had been reported for which crime numbers had been issued. One mother who lives close to the shelter said her son was frightened to go into the park when the shelter was occupied by the older youths and she did not want him to see what was going on in the shelter. On one occasion a bottle of Coke was thrown into her garden, narrowly missing a 10-month old baby. Another resident said a couple “simulating sex” had been witnessed and another said drug paraphernalia had been found in and around the shelter. Reports have also been received of an altercation between the parent of a young boy attending football training in the playing field and a youth smoking cannabis, an incident that he been reported to the police. When the matter was first raised by residents Councillor Reynolds, who was one of the prime movers in the council’s skatepark in Charmouth Road, agreed to talk to the children using the shelter. Councillor Reynolds told Wednesday’s meeting that she visited the site on six separate occasions and there had been some improvement.
But now the problem had escalated and they had to find a solution. This view was supported by the Mayor, Councillor Michaela Ellis, who said it would be unfair on the children for which the shelter was intended if it was removed. The strongest condemnation of the lack of a police presence in Lyme came from Councillor Derek Hallett. He reminded members that the residents of Lyme were paying 52 per cent of their council tax towards the police and were getting nothing in return. He told the meeting: “At a time not so long ago we had two PSCOs and four police officers. Now there are none. We keep talking about this but we do nothing. You are just not listening to the people here tonight.” The mayor, who has had talks with Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill about the policing of Lyme, said she had seen a police car parked in the Woodmead Halls last weekend and two police officers walking into town so there was a greater police presence than there used to be. A number of councillors commented that if the teen shelter was moved to a different location, the problem would just move with it. Councillors voted 6-2 in favour of removing the shelter from its present position and storing it for possible re-erection if matters improved with the police. The proposition was opposed by Councillors Ellis and Reynolds. Mr Adamson-Drage said a light had been erected on the end of the Candles of The Cobb pavilion, directed towards the shelter, but one of the residents said this was easy to cover by those abusing the facility. On the suggestion of Councillor Jeff Scowen, it was also agreed to consider putting up a camera high up on a pole with spikes to protect it as part
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of the council’s planned CCTV initiatives. The recommendation to remove the shelter from the playing field will now go before the full council in September for final ratification.
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Ballet teacher retires after founding school in 1976 AFTER 42 years of teaching young people to dance, Jill Chase has finally packed away her ballet shoes. There were few dry eyes in the Woodmead Halls on Sunday afternoon when Mrs Chase officially stood down as principal of the Lyme Regis Ballet School, which she formed in 1976 after gaining the prestigious Registered Teacher Status with the Royal Academy of Dance (RAD). The hall was packed with pupils past and present to see Mrs Chase receive a Royal Academy Dance Certificate of Distinction together with a signed card from former ballerina and ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ judge Darcy Bussell. Mrs Chase has enjoyed a lifetime of singing and dancing professionally, and has been able to share a wealth of artistic experience, ballet and teaching knowledge. She has taught many local girls and boys in classical ballet and tap over the last 42 years – up to three generations of some families have studied dance with her. She is a life member of the RAD and her ethos of “classical ballet: acces-
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philip@lyme-online.co.uk sible for all” has made her school highly popular. During her time as principal of Lyme Regis Ballet School she has entered 591 pupils for RAD examinations, with a 100 per cent success rate and of which 439 passed with merit or distinction. Miss Freya Lovett, a pupil of Mrs Chase since the age of 14, has taken over as principal of the school. She is studying for the Royal Academy of Dance’s BA (Hons) Dance Education degree and already holds a Level 4 Certificate and Level 5 Diploma in Dance Education. Miss Freya is an experienced dancer having completed all Royal Academy of Dance Graded Ballet Examinations from Pre-Primary to Grade 8 (Distinction), and Intermediate Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced 1 of their Vocational Graded Syllabi. She has recently gained her own Registered
Teacher Status with the RAD having successfully completed her teachers’ exam and is a licensed Silver Swans® teacher. Miss Lovett said: “It is such an honour to learn from the fantastic Jill and I am forever grateful for the opportunity that she has given me to teach at her school. “Jill is the greatest ballet teacher and I know you will all agree and join me in thanking her for her dedication to us all. I will endeavour to do Jill proud and teach the students of Lyme Regis as long as I can.” As well as teaching children from the age of two and a half years-old, Lyme Regis Ballet School can now offer Silver Swans® ballet classes for adult dancers of any age and dancing ability (male and female). Developed by the Royal Academy of Dance, the Silver Swans® programme is based on research into dance practice for adult and older learners and promotes ballet for overall health and wellbeing. A number of her mature pupils were present at Sunday’s farewell event.
West Dorset invests £1million to future-proof historic Cobb PLANS to future-proof the historic Cobb harbour in Lyme Regis took a step forward last week, as West Dorset District Council agreed to invest £1million in the scheme. The council’s Strategy Committee agreed to contribute £1million towards the £2.3million total cost of Phase V of the Lyme Regis Environmental Improvements Scheme, which will focus on the Cobb. The remaining funding is expected to come from the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra). The Environmental Improvements Scheme started in the 1990s, with the construction of Gun Cliff Walk and the sewage works. The shingle Cobb Gate beach and sandy Cobb beach were then given a new-look, along with an extension of the Cart Road to protect the seafront from storms, and stabilisation works were carried out in Lister and Langmoor Gardens. The latest phase of the scheme, including stabilisation of East Cliff and the construction of a new sea wall, now known as Church Cliff Walk, opened in 2015. Work to protect the Cobb will be the final phase of the scheme, enabling the Grade I listed structure to remain in safe use as an historic harbour and a vital part of the town’s coastal defences. A report put to district councillors this week stated: “Preparatory work has revealed significant signs of scour, which is destabilising the structure. Surfacing is generally poor; restricting access for the less-abled, the landing quay is not fit for purpose and services to the Cobb Buildings and landing quay are in poor condition.” After further analysis, investigation and consultation, the preferred design option for the scheme was separated into five elements: ● Scour Protection – Construct scour protection on the seaward and harbour toe of the Cobb to prevent scour. This will complement existing scour protection and is required to prevent loss of fill material and undercutting of the structure. ● Structural Monitoring – Implement a detailed structural monitoring regime over the life of the scheme (approximately 50 years). This will monitor the ongoing stability of the Cobb once the gradual loss of fill material from within the structure has ceased thanks to the scour protection. ● Wave Overtopping – Prevent wave overtop-
ping of the causeway section of the Cobb (between the harbourmaster’s office and Gin Shop steps) during stormy weather, as seen in 2014, which caused significant damage and an electrical fire. This element has two options – masonry wall or rock armour, with masonry wall clad in Portland Roach Stone the preferred option. ● Surfacing – Improvements to surfacing at specific locations and the construction of a 1.2 metre wide path along the Cobb to provide more even, smoother access, especially for lessable visitors, made from Portland Roach Stone. This element also incudes the improvement and resurfacing of the landing quay area. ● Amenity – Includes utility services, health and safety improvements and lighting upgrades, including upgraded services to the landing quay. Health and safety improvement will include a barrier and signage on the steps to the high wall, which is required to prevent accidents and fatalities, and subtle signage is also proposed at steps further along the structure. The proposed lighting upgrade incorporates low-level lighting on the inner harbour edge of the low walkway to reduce the risk of people falling into the water. The council is also in discussion to remove the existing “ugly” street lighting from the Cobb. The report added: “The Cobb is a working harbour, an important historic structure, a major tourist attraction and a fundamental element of the town’s coast defences. The harbour structures, with their rock extensions, form a bay which protects the town frontage from storm waves and keeps the sand and shingle beaches stable. “Progressive movement of the structure is ongoing and this is apparent in longitudinal cracking and slab separation in both the low and high walkways as the main wall gradually spreads. Cracks and damage to wall facing are also apparent and raise concern over loss of core material
and sudden collapse during storm conditions. “Major strengthening work to parts of the structure, comprising piling and underpinning sections of the footings, reinforcement of the walls with stainless steel rods and masonry repairs, were last carried out in the 1980s. “Since then, the council has carried out ad-hoc repairs, adding to the patchwork of surfaces making up the low walkway. Some areas are very uneven and it is not always practical to meet conservation requirements and eliminate possible trip hazards. “Several injuries due to trips are reported each year and the surface is difficult and uncomfortable for wheelchair users. Fish landing facilities are poor. “The most frequent problem has been storm damage to the low walkway. Heritage requirements and limited maintenance funding make strong, durable repairs difficult and the overall condition of the surfaces has been gradually deteriorating. £170,000 in government emergency grant was spent on repairs and advice from English Heritage following the 2014 storm damage with the repairs also being used as a trial of methods and materials for Phase V.” Members of West Dorset District Council’s Strategy Committee agreed to the £1million funding, which will partly come from corporate reserves and partly from Section 106 money. The proposed design is expected to go to public consultation in late July or early August.
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Police make appeal after sexual assault POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Lyme Regis. Police were called at 8.44pm on Monday, July 23 to reports that a woman in her 20s, visiting from London, had been sexually assaulted as she walked along Charmouth Road earlier that evening, at approximately 6.15pm. The woman said a man had approached her and touched her inappropriately. He then ran away along Anning Road. Appealing for witnesses on social media, PC Richard Winward said the man was topless and carrying a white shirt. He added that the victim was not physically harmed but shaken up. No arrests have been made and an investigation is underway. If anyone has any information on this incident they should call police on 101.
Lifeboat crew called to two false alarms LYME Regis lifeboat crew has been called out for two false alarms over the past week. On Sunday, July 22 the volunteer crew responded to a call from the coastguard at 8.30pm to a report of an overturned boat 300 metres off shore from Monmouth Beach. They arrived on the scene 10 minutes later to find the boat was the correct way up and the owner of the boat was fine. The lifeboat was launched again at 2.36pm on Wednesday, July 25 after reports that two people were possibly in difficulties on an inflatable and in a kayak 400 metres off Freshwater, east of Lyme Regis. The crew established that a man and a woman who were both still at sea were safe and not in trouble. Both incidents were considered false alarms with good intent. As the lifeboat crew were returning to Lyme Regis harbour they were asked to assist a couple aboard a 42 foot yacht. A mooring chain had wrapped around the rudder. The crew released the chain and then towed the yacht to a safe mooring. The Lyme Regis crew has now answered 17 calls for help so far this year. They wil be raising funds for the RNLI during Lifeboat Week which starts tomorrow (Saturday, July 28) - see page 19 for the latest updates.
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Local councillor meets Council donation helps sailors Duke and Duchess PRINCE Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall were given a taste East Devon’s finest wares at an inaugural food and craft celebration in Honiton last week. Among those to greet the royal couple at the first Gate to Plate event was East Devon District Council’s new leader, Councillor Ian Thomas, who lives in Lyme Regis and represents Uplyme.
SAILORS in Lyme Regis can develop their skills thanks to funding from the town council. The Lyme Regis Sea School Trust was awarded £3,500 by Lyme Regis Town Council to help purchase two large sailing dinghies. The dinghies, which can comfortably accommodate six children or four adults each, cost a total of £10,000. Councillor Patrick Ridley, an experienced sailor, went
to an evening sailing session to present the sea school with a cheque for £3,500. He said: “The council is very happy to support the sea school with this grant. The staff and volunteers work really hard to give the young people who attend their courses, a really positive experience, not only for the physical enjoyment of sailing, but gaining self confidence in handling boats and being with other people.”
Bumper Bank Holiday to end summer Kids disco to boost carnival funds Visitors asked to go plastic free A BUMPER Bank Holiday weekend is set to bring summer in Lyme Regis to a spectacular end. Billed as ‘The Big Bank Holiday Weekend’, Lyme Regis will play host its popular Sausage & Cider Festival on Saturday, August 25, followed by the return of the unique fundraiser Candles On The Cobb on Sunday 26.
THE Marine Theatre is holding a daytime disco for children and adults to raise money for Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Week. Children aged 0-10 years and their families can hit the dance floor for a pre-carnival party, with plenty of time left to watch the Grand Carnival Procession on August 11.
MEMBERS of Plastic Free Lyme Regis are hoping to get holidaymakers on board with their campaign. Bed and breakfast and guest house owners joined Plastic Free Lyme Regis on Thursday, July 12 to learn more about the campaign to get rid of single-use plastics.
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Cap2Coast Challenge raises £2,500 BLISTERING heat didn’t deter GO Girls! supporters as they set off to scale Golden Cap in the Cap2Coast Challenge, a fundraiser to support women with gynaecological cancers. Fifteen youngsters from Lyme Regis Football Club’s under 16s team left at dawn to complete the nine-mile walk rising to the top of Golden Cap, before a friendly match and an afternoon of fundraising events.
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Artsreach hosts summer workshops for children AS the summer holidays get underway, parents looking for fun, affordable and creative ways to keep their children entertained need look no further than two workshops to be held in Charmouth this August, organised by Artsreach. An art workshop will be held on August 7 and children can venture into the unique Story Boat on August 9. For full details visit the website www.artsreach.co.uk
Axminster train services affected by flood works TRAINS will not run through Axminster – the closest rail station to Lyme Regis – for nine days during September. No trains will run between Exeter and Crewkerne between September 15 and September 24, while works are carried out to reduce future flooding in the Axminster area. Replacement bus services will be in operation.
I’VE enjoyed a few weekends away of late but now the hectic six weeks of summer holidays have hit I’ll be kept busy covering the many events in Lyme Regis. From the first day of Lifeboat Week (that’s tomorrow!) my diary gets pretty manic and it doesn’t usually let up until the end of August. Not that I’m complaining - it means I get to spend most days at the beach photographing the many community and fundraising events enjoyed by so many residents and visitors. Not exactly an arduous job (especially if this weather keeps up - fingers crossed!). Some of Lyme’s most-loved events return this week for Lifeboat Week - the bathtub race, yard of ale, tug o’ war across the harbour mouth and illuminated boats. Regatta & Carnival Week, this year celebrating its 70th anniversary, continues immediately after from Saturday, August 4 with a huge programme of family fun building up to the Grand Carnival Procession on August 11. Exciting plans are afoot for Thursday, August 16 - the date originally set aside for the annual display by the Red Arrows, who were unable to make it to Lyme this year. Full details will be announced soon so keep an eye on our website www.lymeonline.co.uk
The summer holidays are set to come to a spectacular end with a weekend billed as ‘The BIG Bank Holiday’ at the end of August. The town will play host to two major events over the weekend the popular Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival, hosted by the football club on Saturday, August 25, and the return of the unique Candles on the Cobb on Sunday, August 26. The Rotary Club of Lyme Regis has taken on organisation of this moving event, which will see 5,000 candles light up the historic Cobb harbour, each sponsored by the public in memory of a loved one. Organisers are now looking for volunteers to help light the candles on the night - if you want to be part of this spectacular event, contact Jim Moseley on jimcotc@gmail.com for full details. Good luck to all those involved in organising special events in Lyme over the coming weeks - summer in Lyme just wouldn’t be the same without you!
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The King of Waltz to screen concerts live ONE of the most popular live acts in the world, the King of the Waltz André Rieu, has announced that his 2018 Maastricht concerts will be screened to venues across the world, including the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis. The screenings will be held this weekend on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. For full details see www.marinetheatre.com
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The £2.3 million project, with the remaining funding coming from the government’s Department for Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra), will be phase five of the coastal protection scheme going back to the 1990s, which has changed Lyme immensely without altering its charm. There are, of course, those who prefer Lyme’s old beach but the town is now protected from the ravages of the sea that were endangering its safety. Relationships between Lyme Regis Town Council and West Dorset District Council have never been strong from the time local government was reorganised in 1974. That was when Lyme lost its borough status and became part of the district council, although Lyme retained many more functions and responsibilities envisaged by the original Act of Parliament. That caused great friction in the early days and when I became mayor in 1984, ten years into the new two-tier system, relationships were highly strained. The chairman of West Dorset District Council in those days was Hedley Haward, an experienced councillor who initially looked upon me, at the age of 34, as a whipper-snapper. As it happened we got on really well and I was responsible for signing over the control of the lucrative Monmouth Beach car park much to the disappointment of many fellow councillors. The town council could not actually afford to run it properly and we came to an agreement
whereby the council would receive a rent for a 25-year period. Lyme made quite a bit from this deal but the district a great deal more. Now, sensibly, with Lyme Regis Town Council in a much more secure position, the car park has been taken back from the district council and is proving equally as lucrative for our own coffers. Whilst relationships may have been strained with Dorchester throughout the years, Lyme cannot complain about the support that West Dorset District Council has given this town in completing the coastal protection scheme. It was, of course, their statutory responsibility to do so, but I think they have done a wonderful job over the years and have done their best to take on the views of local people to make sure we have ended up with a scheme that has enhanced our town. The completion of the Cobb is the final phase and it is appropriate that the plans should be drawn up before WDDC amalgamates with Dorset county to form the new unitary Dorset Council in May next year. A parting gift, you might say. The new authority is fast approaching with public consultation taking place by the Boundary Commission until the end of August over the wards and number of councillors. The proposal put forward by the Boundary Commission is for one councillor for Lyme and Charmouth and one for the rest of the Marshwood Vale, although an alternative suggestion, two councillors for all three areas (i.e. Lyme, Charmouth and the Marshwood Vale) is mounting. Being the furthest community to the west of the county, it is hugely important that Lyme is well represented on the new authority.
■ THERE were few dry eyes at the Woodmead Halls on Sunday afternoon when past and present pupils of the much-admired Lyme Regis Ballet School honoured their long-standing and iconic principal Jill Chase, who has finally decided to hand over the reigns after 42 years. Jill, one of Lyme’s most elegant ladies, had a lifelong mission of making ballet accessible to the masses and hundreds of young people - and now not-so-young - were given that opportunity.
Lyme Ballet School is now in the capable hands of Freya Lovett, one of Jill’s former pupils. Jill was loathed to stand down as principal until she found someone with similar ideals and with a passion for dance. Freya fitted that bill ideally. From tiny tots to elegant young ladies, generations of Lyme dance enthusiasts have benefited from Jill’s wise counsel and generous nature. They will miss her greatly - and she them.
EWS that West Dorset District Council has agreed to contribute £1 million towards the cost of muchneeded improvements and protection of Lyme’s most famous landmark, the Cobb, will be welcomed by all in the town.
PONTOONS in Lyme harbour have given the town a real marina feel, bringing more seafaring folk to the town and providing a welcome boost in harbour takings
Never at a loss in the summer GROWING up in Lyme kids have never been at a loss for something to do in summer. I remember my own summer holidays with great affection. This might have been an excuse for “we can’t afford a holiday”, but we were packed off for the day shortly after breakfast and told not to come home until tea time. “Go and enjoy yourself,” was the instruction. Those hot summer days were spent kicking a ball around the playing field for hours on end, or on the beach if the pitch was wet, building camps in the gully or Tree Camp, biddleknobbing down the Cobb or jumping of the Bumbles (actually I never did that but loads of my mates did). Occasionally we wandered up to the cliffs. And
we often cycled out to Wootton or over to Charmouth where the girls were more friendly. By the time we got home for tea we were pretty well exhausted. It’s surprising what pleasure you can get from unambitious pursuits. Take the Lym Valley Scouts, for example. I popped down to the Cobb last week with Francesca to watch their attempts to row their cardboard boats across the pool at the Cobb. Surprisingly, they all made it but there was a determination at the end to make sure some of them sank. They had great fun doing so, attracted a big crowd and hopefully appreciated that you don’t have to be sat in front of a computer screen all day to have a good time.
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THE heatwave (or summer as we used to call it) has caused all sorts of problems for gardeners - so hats off for the town council’s gardening staff for their efforts to make the town look so nice for the summer visitors. I hear lots of rumours about the outside staff not being happy with life, but it certainly doesn’t show in their horticultural skills. The flower beds are looking great and the basket displays around the town give Lyme a real holiday feel, despite the scorching weather. There have been a few adverse comments on Facebook (when isn’t there?) about the baskets on poles in the town centre and along the seafront, but I quite like them and it keeps them away
from the dogs. It got me thinking about the days when Lyme entered the South West Britain in Bloom awards with some success in the early days. Being successful in Britain In Bloom can be a tremendous tourist attraction. When I was editor of the Sidmouth Herald many years ago I ran a promotion for people from Harrogate in Yorkshire, winners of the big town Britain In Bloom to visit Sidmouth, and a reciprocal arrangement whereby the people from Sidmouth, winner of the small town competition, visited Harrogate. It was a tremendous success and friendships were established which still exist today. Lyme also ran its own bloom
contests for many years with prizes for various classes to reward gardeners for making the town so colourful. I think it would be a good idea if we could revive this with the intention of eventually trying to enter the Britain In Bloom competition again. It might mean that the council would have to invest in a bit more labour during the peak growing season, but they can afford it and I think it could generate great community spirit. The village of Beer enters the competition every year and has been wonderfully successful. Watch these columns for news of how we make kick-start this in the next few weeks.
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Bid to reform Army Cadet Force in Lyme ATTEMPTS are to be made to form a detachment of the Army Cadet Force (ACF) in Lyme Regis following news this week that the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) will not be saved at The Woodroffe School.
There was an active ACF in Lyme Regis for many years after the Second World War, based in what was known as the Army Cadet Hut, later to become accommodation for the town council’s outside work staff. The CCF, embracing detachments of the Army, Royal Air Force and Royal Navy, became very popular among pupils and many went on to served with distinction in the Armed Forces. One former Army regular who served a number of tours in Afghanistan, who did not wish to be named, said that when he applied to join the Army his experience with Woodroffe’s CCF was instrumental in him being accepted. Another former Army cadet at Woodroffe, now a serving Captain in the British Army and who has been awarded the MBE for his services, said he was shocked to hear that the CCF was closing and planned to write to the school. He also pledged to give his support if a new ACF detachment could be formed in Lyme. Parents were upset to learn this week that there will be no reprieve for the CCF at Woodroffe.
New beach huts for Lyme LYME Regis Town Council is planning to replace the 34 beach huts on the seafront at a cost of £106,000. The recommendation was made at Wednesday’s meeting of the Town Management and Highways Committe when councillors decided the new huts should be constructed in wood and have pitched roofs. Private beach hut owners will also be invited to take advantage of the council’s buying power to replace their huts in a similar style.
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philip@lyme-online.co.uk One parent, who did not wish to be named for fear of retributions against her child, said the school would not consider saving the combined attachments as no teachers had come forward to support it. Some pupils were pictured in this paper holding a banner saying “Save Our CCF”. The school prevented them wearing the uniforms and our photographer was not allowed to take the photograph on school property. The parent said: “The children have been told off so much for appearing in your photo that the school reduced some of them to tears. They were told they made the school look bad.” Headmaster Dr Richard Steward, angry over the criticism he had received on social media over the demise of the CCF, told this newspaper it was “impossible” to sustain the CCF and the decision to close it had been taken “reluctantly”. He accepted the CCF had been a significant feature of the school over the years and had offered amazing opportunities to the students. ACF detachments are thriving in Bridport and Beaminster, but an officer at the Weymouth headquarters of the Dorset Army Cadet Force said no approach had yet been made about the possibility of forming an ACF detachment in Lyme. This newspaper understands that the CCF guns at the school have been collected by the Army. Town and district councillor Cheryl Reynolds, who took up the fight to save the CCF, and mayor Michaela Ellis are running a bingo session at the Woodmead Halls on Friday, August 3 to raise money to provide storage for ACF equipment in the hope that a local detachment can be formed in the future. It is hoped that members of the CCF will attend the event in their uniforms and there are also plans for them to march in the carnival procession on August 11.
THIS is the Lyme Regis detachment of the Army Cadet Force in the 1940s, run by Captain Mitchell. Among those pictured are: Frank Potter, Tony Broom, Maurice Gollop, Edrich Govier, Bill Gear, Maurice Curtis, Pat Grate, Stan Emmett, ‘Fitter’ Adams, Dave Toms, Rob Broom, Mick Douglas, Charles Rice, Dave Rattenbury, Colin Larcombe, Alan Batten, Roy Gollop, Ivan Lane and Ray Perry
THE Lyme Regis detachment of the Army Cadet Force being drilled on the Anning Road playing fields by John Curtis in the 1950s Photos courtesy of Ken Gollop
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Snow on Charmouth beach despite the heatwave! TELEVISION cameras took over Charmouth beach last week, as three-part BBC series ‘Beach Live: Jurassic Coast Revealed’ was filmed. Residents and visitors crowded on the beach to get a glimpse behind the scenes as the show was broadcast live on BBC4 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evenings. With the backdrop of Golden Cap, historian Dan Snow and natural history experts Lucy Cooke and Niall Strawson opened audience’s eyes to the amazing prehistoric landscapes, unique animals and intriguing historical insights hidden beneath the sand and sea of the Jurassic Coast. From crabs and bats to owls and cormorants, the first show carried out a live mission to investigate just how much wildlife is living on our beach. The hidden world of sandhoppers and seaweed were magnified, while specialist underwater cameras gave a glimpse of sharks and crabs lying deep in the ocean. Dan Snow looked into the royal origin of beach huts and how varied their use is in modern day Britain, while Lucy Cooke demonstrated how a humble mollusc is helping to train racehorses down in Devon. And Niall Strawson was in charge of the ‘Discovery Centre’, where a panel of experts examined and assessed the significance of beach finds from all over the country.
In the second installment, the presenters looked at the industrial heritage of the Jurassic Coast and investigated the rich history of local beaches. There are more than 300 shipwrecks in Lyme Bay alone, from old galleons to submarines, and Dan dived 15 metres deep in the Channel to discover the story behind some of the more unusual vessels – top secret WW2 tanks that sank in a D-Day landings rehearsal known as Exercise Smash. ‘Beach Live’ also gave privileged access to a huge coastal quarry to find out why Portland stone has been used for historic buildings all over the world, and how it is removed from the ground today. The final show focussed on the subject that made the Jurassic Coast world famous – its fossils - with live rock-smashing missions to find out how many different ammonites can be found on the beach during the hour. Lucy Cooke also travelled to London to understand how Lyme’s famous fossil hunter, Mary Anning, rocked 19th century Britain with her finds.
Charmouth - ‘the can-do village’ says TV company CHARMOUTH has been described as “a can-do” village by the television company which filmed the three-part BBC programme ‘Beach Live: Jurassic Coast Revealed’, starring Dan Snow and Lucy Cooke.
Reporting on reaction to the programme, which provided invaluable publicity for Charmouth, at Tuesday’s parish council meeting Councillor Paul Oatway, chairman of the Finance & General Purposes Committee, said the production company was impressed with how the arrangements were handled. He said he had received an email from the executive director thanking the parish council for their co-operation, saying Charmouth was “a can-do village which makes things happen”. He also informed the council that Dan Snow had congratulated works manger David Humphrey and the council staff for their co-operation. Council chairman Peter Noel said he was delighted with the comments, adding: “Well done Charmouth. I’m not surprised because it’s a great village.” ■ CHARMOUTH Parish Council has rejected the proposed warding arrangements suggested
PHILIP EVANS reports from Charmouth Parish Council by the Boundary Commission for when the new Dorset unitary authority comes into being in May 2019. The commission favours dividing the existing Marshwood Vale into two wards - one for Lyme Regis and Charmouth with one councillor, and one for the rest of the Marshwood Vale, also with one councillor. At the moment, the county council ward links all three communities with one councillor Daryl Turner. On West Dorset District Council Lyme and Charmouth are represented by two councillors, siblings Daryl Turner (Conservative) and Cheryl Reynolds (Independent). At Tuesday’s parish council meeting, Councillor Paul Oatway presented a paper for consideration on the proposed arrangements. Councillor Oatway said a second option to the preferred Boundary Commission proposal was for Lyme, Charmouth and the Marshwood Vale to become one ward with two councillors. Public consultation over the proposals is cur-
rently taking place with an end-of-August deadline for comments to be left on the Boundary Commission website. Councillor Turner was asked for his views. Stressing that these were his personal views and not those of the county council, he said: “Concerning the current Marshwood Vale division, as you are aware the commission is looking at breaking up the Marshwood Vale division into two parts - Lyme and Charmouth and the rest. “My belief is it should be a one area ward with two members. The percentage difference against the average would be improved. The operation of a unitary authority with the potential for ‘area boards’ based on principle towns is increasing in popularity and working with the more rural areas from the principal towns makes complete sense. “In this case Lyme Regis would become the ‘hub’ for a large proportion of the Vale offering trained and equipped staff to the smaller parish councils. “I feel this would be a better fit for the future operations, engagement with communities, which would offer a more local connection.” Councillor Reynolds was also present at the meeting but did not feel it was appropriate to make a comment. The parish council favoured Councillor
Turner’s proposal and it was agreed to write to the Boundary Commission supporting such a proposal. ■ MEETINGS have taken place with West Dorset District Council over the state of the public toilets on the foreshore at Charmouth. The district council has accepted that the condition of the toilets is poor and discussions have taken place acknowledging all the issues with new contractors. At a meeting of the Foreshore Committee a discussion took place about how to publicise the fact that Charmouth Parish Council was not responsible for the toilets and was trying its very best to work with WDDC to monitor the situation to get on top of the problems. It was agreed to write to WDDC to ask how much it would cost for the existing cleaners to undertake a deep clean as soon as possible to improve matters throughout the summer season and encourage people to look after the facilities. The committee agreed for £500 to be released from the car park maintenance reserves for the deep clean. At Tuesday’s full meeting of the parish council, Foreshore Committee chairman Judith Sheppard reported there had already been a big improvement.
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News from Charmouth Stores - the Co-op buys Nisa T
HE Co-op has bought Nisa. This means that The Co-op is now the main supplier for Charmouth Stores. We are very excited about this because The Co-op has a fantastic reputation for fresh food and sourcing it in responsible, sustainable ways. Consider this quote from a recent presentation to us: “Co-op has a unique way of doing business that sets them apart from competitors. ‘The Co-op Way’ is all about investing back into the community. It’s about putting consumer
needs at the heart of our business making everything easier for them and gaining their trust when it comes to choice and value. It’s about constant innovation and a pioneering spirit so customers are surprised and delighted with the products they try and want to buy them again.” Fine words which we hope they will fulfil in our future relationship with them. Another quote that we like, this time from the Co-op’s website, says: “We’re the UK’s largest convenience seller of Fairtrade
What does this mean for Charmouth Stores? We will remain an independent family business. The Co-op will be our supplier, not our owner. We will continue to use local suppliers such as Musbury eggs, Chinns sausages, Colyton Butchers, Terry Rugg meats and Jessica’s Cakes. We try to source locally as much as possible. Over the next few months we will be introducing Co-op branded products. Some are already here. Nisa have a very good range of chilled food and ‘food to go’. The Co-op range is even better. We can’t stock everything though, so your feedback on what we should sell is very important to us. The Co-op will continue to give us the same terms as Nisa, including our Store Development Fund, which helps us keep the shop up to date, and MADL money for local causes will still be generated.
products and have a great history of leading the way with Fairtrade firsts. Our brand is built on strong ethical values to ensure people and communities are fairly treated throughout our supply chain.” We are very happy to be working with such responsible suppliers. Overall this should bring a lot of benefits to you, our customers, but let us know what you think as we incorporate these new ranges into our shop. We welcome your views and will do our best to give you what you
When can you expect to see the benefits?
About Charmouth Stores THE Tritton family has now been running the shop for more than 13 years. Al and Maria, helped by Deputy Manager Pauline and the crew have been in charge for the last six years. During the school holidays Maria’s daughters Chloe and Amy jump in to help cope with the influx of visitors and little Harry is keen to keep the family tradition going! Changing times Shopping and eating habits are changing over the years and we try to follow these trends to satisfy demand. Since our major refit four years ago we have seen a big increase in chilled sales as more people look for quick mealtime ideas, sandwiches and snacks, and the sales of hot food and fresh coffee are also growing. At the same time sales of tradi-
tional grocery products have been falling. We are continually introducing new products to give more choice. You’ll now find a range of gluten free food, as well as many new lines in the chillers, especially desserts. The off-licence has been kept up to date with the introduction of a wide range of craft beers and ciders as well as several interesting gins and a range of Fever Tree tonics. We now have more special offer sections, including a whole bay of £1 offers. We believe this makes us competitive compared with the supermarkets, especially as more Coop products become available, and we introduce new offers every week! One thing we have firmly resisted is to have ‘serve yourself’ tills as personal service is one of our main objectives.
Donations to local causes NISA’S Making a Difference Locally (MADL) scheme puts money into our fund, based on sales. Currently over £1,000 is raised this way and more than £5,450 has be given to local causes
since the scheme started. The 5p you pay for carrier bags also raises funds and this year the proceeds will be funding renovations to Charmouth School’s pond, which will create a much improved area for the children.
Supporting the environment WE recycle plastic, glass and cardboard and we have now eliminated food waste by giving out-of-date food to a local licensed pig farmer. Most of our lighting is now LED and we have reintroduced paper bags in the fruit and veg section. We are always looking for ideas so keep your suggestions coming. As for the village environment we hope you are enjoying our
new flower baskets outside the shop.
The first Co-op lines are already here including pizzas and ready meals. Most Coop lines will be cheaper than or the same price as their Heritage equivalents. During the next month well over 100 Coop products will be arriving, including fresh meat and fruit and vegetables. More Co-op lines will be available from September and another batch in November. We are also promised better meal deals, lower prices on some branded products and great Christmas offers.
Continuing to deal with local suppliers WE would really love to have more room for greengrocery in the shop but we fit a lot into the space that we have. Its quality is checked frequently to ensure freshness. The Co-op range will improve choice further. A decent deli would be great but with nowhere to put one we instead look for quality local products such as Chunks pies, Musbury eggs and a great range of cheeses from Somerset specialist Longman. As for fresh fish we have tried it a number of times,
Deliveries ALEX and Maria make deliveries within a five-mile radius every Thursday. More and more people are taking advantage of this service. A member of staff (usually Steph) will take your order over the phone on Tuesday or Wednesday. Deliveries are free if your order is over £20 and Al and Maria will even pack it away for you if needed!
most recently from local supplier Samways, but sadly it wasn’t popular enough and was often wasted. We can try this again if customers request it. We are always on the lookout for good local food suppliers. We have recently added sausages and burgers from Luggs Farm and, only last week, we were delighted to welcome multi-award winning Colyton Butchers to supply a range of good fresh meat from local farms now that Pattimore’s has sadly closed.
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Carol opened Breeze in 2008 in what used to be the office of Charmouth Stores.
Carol started the shop with a colourful and quirky selection of seaside gifts, greetings cards and decorative homewares. Over the years she has introduced jewellery, bags and other accessories and, more recently, a range of Italian clothing which has proved really popular. The latest arrival is chunky colourful jewellery by Miss Milly. Breeze is a popular source of gifts and goodies for local people as well as holidaymakers. While there are a few old favourites, the range is changing all the time to keep things interesting and new clothing styles come in throughout the year.
Charmouth Stores into the future THE Tritton family have no plans to move on so there will be continuity as the Co-op ownership of Nisa bears fruit. We are continually looking at our ranges and striving to make them more attractive. Our commitment to personal service will remain. We welcome customer feedback and are always open to suggestions. Our gluten free section is a good example. Please feel free to come and chat to
Alex, Maria or Pauline about anything you would like us to stock or any other issues. This is our 14th year at Charmouth Stores, continuing its long tradition which goes back more than 200 years. Our store has a history of adapting to change and this will certainly continue. Thank you to all our customers for supporting us over the years.
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Scorching sunshine for annual summer show UPLYME & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society hosted its 89th Summer Show on Saturday afternoon. Held on the King George V playing field in Uplyme and the village hall, visitors enjoyed scorching sunshine at the show, which this year celebrated the rose. The event included classes in fruit, vegetables, flowers, home produce and crafts. Entries were slightly down this year, which organisers put down to the difficult growing season. Attractions throughout the afternoon included a family dog show, free steam train rides and live music, while local trade and charity stalls were set up around the field. Guest of honour was Anne Swithinbank from BBC’s ‘Gardner’s Question Time’. After officially opening the event, she held a question and answer session in the village hall before presenting awards to finish the afternoon. Bill Howarth came out on top winning the RHS Banksian Medal, having accumulated the most points with his entries. He also took home the WCG Diploma for best flowing plant, Tony Cook Tankard for best sweet peas, Woodroffe Challenge Cup for most points in flowers/foliage, and the Williams Challenge Cup for most points in fruit/vegetables.
Full results were as follows: Best Exhibits: Seamark Cup for flowers/foliage – Rose Mock; WCG Diploma for flowering plant – Bill Howarth; J & FJ Baker Cup for fruit/vegetables – Bob Mercer; McLeod Innes Cup for specimen rose – Pauline Croxford; Thompson Tankard for wine – Rob Harvey; Cakemaker’s Cup for set recipe – Pauline McCarter; Diamond Jubilee Cup for crafts – John Ombler; Llewellyn White Shield for novice floral – Rose Mock; Diana Bridges Cup for floral exhibit – Ruth Howarth; Junior Photo Cup for photography – Rose Trafford; Leslie Bretherick Cup for photography – Max Trafford; Tony Cook Tankard for sweet peas – Bill Howarth. Most Points: Woodroffe Challenge Cup for flowers/foliage – Bill Howarth; Williams Challenge Cup for fruit/vegetables – Bill Howarth; Wine Cup for wine – Rob Harvey; Morris Challenge Cup for home produce – Alan Finch; Cartwright Challenge Cup for crafts – Anita Routley; Mrs Rex Woodroffe Challenge Cup for floral exhibit – Ruth Howarth; Wilson Cup for junior classes up to Year 2 – Horatio Lawrence; Shilton Cup for photography – Anita Routley and Max Trafford; Mary Brings Challenge Cup for preserves – Alan Finch; Lindsey Jenkin-Carter Cup for junior classes Years 3 to 6 – Isabelle
PRIZEWINNERS pictured at the 89th Uplyme Summer Show, with special guest Anne Swithinbank. Below, Anne presents prizes. For more photos of Uplyme Summer Show visit lyme-online.co.uk/photo-gallery/
Wiscombe. Special Awards: Westcrete Prize for plant from young specimen – Rosemary Britton; Groves Nursery Prize for blackcurrants – Neil Croton; Talbot Arms Prize for tomatoes – Jane Mansergh; River Cottage Prize for potato in a bucket – John Ombler and Amy McLean; Beviss & Beckingsale Prize for potato in a bucket (junior) – Billy Fowler; Uplyme Post Office Prize for mixed flowers – Va-
lerie Maddison; Mole Avon Prize for onions – Mrs Ethelston’s School Garden Club; Axe Vale & District Conservation Society Prize for Young Gardener – Look What I’ve Grown – School Pot 9 (Rorye); Axe Vale & District Conservation Society Prize for insect-friendly flowers – Rosemary Bowler; De La Mare Cup for most points in dog show – Sophie Broom with Bramble; Raff Bint Cup for best trick in dog show – Emma Broom with Archie.
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Lyme Regis welcomes Bermudian friends for Somers Day
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THE life of Admiral Sir George Somers, a former Mayor of Lyme Regis, was celebrated this week with a procession through the town. The annual Somers Day celebrations were held on Wednesday, commemorating the former mayor and MP who become the founding father of Bermuda, after being shipwrecked off the islands on his way to help the beleaguered settlers of new English colony Jamestown, Virginia, in 1609. The historic story led to the twinning of Lyme Regis and St George’s, in Bermuda, in the 1990s, and more recently the ‘tripling’ with the historic site Jamestown. Events on Wednesday started with town crier Alan Vian giving a cry at the statue of Sir George Somers in MARILYN Fox unveils a portrait of her late husband, former town crier Richard Fox MBE, alongLangmoor Gardens. The Mayor of Lyme Regis, Coun- side artist Maxime Xavier, before presenting it to the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela cillor Michaela Ellis, was then joined by former Mayor Ellis, who accepted it on behalf of the town. Right, town crier Alan Vian of St George’s, Mariea Casey, and Marilyn Fox, wife of the late Richard Fox MBE, who established the twinning link between Lyme and St George’s, to unveil an information board about the life of George Somers next to his statue. Guests then enjoyed coffee at the Alexandra Hotel, where Mrs Fox unveiled a portrait of her late husband, a former world champion town crier, by local artist Maxime Xavier. The painting was donated to the town of Lyme Regis and will be hung in the Guildhall. Later that morning, the annual Admiral Sir George Somers Commemoration Parade was led down Broad Street, along Marine Parade and out to the end of the Cobb, where a short service and flag raising was held. The procession was led by local and visiting town criers, including the town crier of St George’s, David Frith, playing the bagpipes, and of Bermuda’s capital Hamilton, Ed Christopher. They were followed by the civic party, members of the Lyme Regis/St George’s Twinning Association and other visitors from Bermuda. The procession and service on the Cobb was followed by a two-course lunch at the Royal Lion Hotel, before guests made their way to Whitchurch Canonicorum, the home village of Sir George Somers, for a church service and afternoon tea. For more details on the story of Sir George Somers, see Peter Lacey’s ‘Tales from Lyme’s Past’ column on page 23
THE Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, pictured with town crier John Wright and macebearers Jon Hunt and Heather Britton. Heather was carrying out her duty as macebearer for the first time, and is BOB McHardy and Phil Hayward, members of the Lyme Regis/St George’s Twinning Association, carry the Bermudian flag down Broad Street at the head of the parade the town’s first female macebearer
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THE Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, makes a speech during the service at the end of the Cobb
MARIEA Casey, chairman of the St George’s Twinning Association; Marilyn Fox, wife of the late Richard Fox MBE who founded the twinning association; and the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, unveil an information board about Sir George Somers next to his statue in the gardens (also pictured below)
VISITING and local town criers make their way down Broad Street in the procession, including a portrait of former town crier, the late Richard Fox MBE, carried by artist Maxime Xavier
GUESTS pictured at the end of the Cobb in Lyme Regis for the annual Somers Day service
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Cuban Brothers come to Lyme ‘A Feast of Colour’ brings
LYME Regis will be treated to the entertainment of choice for Elton John, Richard Branson and Robbie Williams - the Cuban Brothers - who will bringing their funk and soul review to the Marine Theatre in August. Half-music, half comedy, their residency at Rob da Bank’s celebrated Sunday Best parties led to the band hosting the main stage at Bestival. The band has supported James Brown, Chuck Berry, Fatboy Slim, De La Soul, Talib Kweli, and performed with Prodigy, Q-Tip, Chic, Roy Ayers, and Jocelyn Brown, as well as touring the world in their own right. The Cuban Brothers’ show blends soulful music with b-boy action and riotous comedy. From humble beginnings, Miguel Mantovani, Archerio Mantovani, Kengo San and Domenico have built Los Hermanos Cubanos - The Cuban Brothers - into a legendary outfit that continuously sells out shows across the globe. Mike Keat (Miguel) started the band after “watching dance music disappear” in the mid to late 90s. His love of b-boying, Latin music, and character comedy inspired him to create an ir-
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reverent, music-driven show to help him showcase his burgeoning talents as a singer, MC, and dancer. After enrolling Archie ‘Archerio’ Easton, Kengo ‘Kengo San’ Oshima and, most recently, Domenico, the four-piece has blurred fact and fiction with music, comedy and dancing – journeying on a foray of fun and funky action. The show will be held on Saturday, August 24. Tickets start at £13.50, available by calling 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com, where a booking fee may apply.
JOYFUL summer scenes of Dorset coastal life will be showcased at the Town Mill’s Courtyard Gallery in Lyme Regis, in a stunning exhibition by local artist Caroline Liddington. ‘A Feast of Colour’ will run from July 28 to August 8. Caroline’s narrative paintings explore unexpected vistas through doorways and windows. Some images incorporate many smaller views; others focus on a single aspect producing a more abstract impression. All the work celebrates a courageous use of colour, inviting the viewer to embrace Dorset’s summer palette. Caroline explained: “I have always been inspired by my surroundings, in the early years I worked figuratively, painting and sculpting portraits and using the human form as an integral part of the composition. “Later I painted the rooms I inhabited, the windows I looked out of, the chairs I sat in and the doors I walked through. I explored the landscape surrounding and beyond my home. “In recent years I have included my emotional response to the subject whilst experimenting with application and design.” Regarding her technique, she continued: “I paint with careful attention to detail and the placement of objects in space, taking care with my colour choice and observing each painted area within the context of the whole picture. “Defined edges are important, pure colour meeting pure colour, creating a visual feast and a vibrant relationship between myself, and my
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subject. Every mark is made with intention; nothing is left to chance.” As visitors will easily recognise, Caroline’s recent themes have been taken directly from her experience of the Dorset coastal landscape with motifs that include seascapes, landscapes, boats, birds and cats amongst other familiar seaside paraphernalia. ‘A Feast of Colour’ will be open daily from 10.30am to 4.30pm admission is free and further information can be found on the website www.townmillarts.co.uk
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What’s on... Friday, July 27
Oasiss Marine Theatre, 7.30pm The UK’s most celebrated tribute act to Oasis will be playing all the hits from ‘Roll With It’ to ‘Wonderwall’. Nineties DJs play into the night. It’s going to be Supersonic! Tickets from £8 available by calling 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com.
Saturday, July 28
Bethany Chapel Coffee Morning Bethany Chapel, 10.30am Refreshments and cakes raising funds for the air ambulance and lifeboat. Free entry. Live Music Night @ The Nag’s Head Nag’s Head, 9pm Live music every Saturday night at the Nag’s Head, this week with classic rock three-piece The Perfect Strangers.
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Live Screening: André Rieu’s ‘My Tribute to Love’ Marine Theatre, 6pm each evening The King of the Waltz André Rieu will be screening his 2018 Maastricht concerts in his hometown. Tickets from £11, available by calling 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Doors open 6pm each evening for 7pm start.
Sunday, July 29
Café Worship Uplyme Church, 9.30am Relaxed, all age, café-style worship at Uplyme Church on the last Sunday of each month. Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club Woodmead Halls, 8pm Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club meets every Sunday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The friendly, welcoming group enjoys popular sequence dances and visitors are welcome.
Sunday, July 29 - Friday, August 31
The Beach Team Cobb Beach The Beach Team return to Lyme Regis beach for fun, games and Bible stories, 11.15am Monday to Friday and at 2.30pm Sunday to Friday, plus family fun nights at 7.30pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Tuesday, July 31
Fossil Polishing Lyme Regis Museum, 10am Learn to polish up a fossil and take home your own Jurassic Coast souvenir for pocket-money prices! Lunchtime Concert St Andrew’s Church, Charmouth, 12pm Regular lunchtime concerts at St Andrew's Church in Charmouth, this time with Edward Jacobs who will play piano and share stories. Concerts last approximately 45 minutes. Entry is free but donations welcome for Changing Spaces.
Thursday, August 2
Belemite Bodies Craft Workshop Lyme Regis Museum, 10am A fossil-theme craft workshop with local artist Darrel Wakelam. This drop-in workshops is free with normal museum entrances fees. Free with museum admission. Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday at the Woodmead Halls, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association.
Friday, August 3
Dr Feelgood Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Britain’s best loved R&B band, known for songs such as ‘She Does it Right’, ‘Roxette’, and ‘Milk and Alcohol’, come to Lyme Regis, Tickets £16.40 in advance or £19 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com
Saturday, August 4
DJ Yoda Marine Theatre, 8pm The multi-award-winning DJ and producer gives a special warm-up gig at the Marine Theatre ahead of Bestival. Tickets £15 in advance or £18 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com
Sunday, August 5
Jazz in the Bar with Elaine Davies Marine Theatre, 7pm Regular jazz nights in the Marine Theatre bar, this time celebrating the Great American Songbook with
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vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Elaine Davies. Tickets £8 in advance or £12 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club Woodmead Halls, 8pm Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club meets every Sunday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The friendly, welcoming group enjoys popular sequence dances and visitors are welcome.
Marine gets set for bumper weekend of live music acts
Monday, August 6
Amadeus Animation Workshop Lyme Regis Museum, 10am Join animator Matthew Dean and help to create a fabulous animation based on local children’s book ‘Amadeus and the Sea Dragon’ – the adventures of an ammonite! Free with museum admission. Football Club Cash Bingo Lyme Regis Football Club, 7.30pm Cash bingo in aid of Lyme Regis Football Club, held on the first Monday of every month. Eyes down 7.30pm, book of six for 10 games costs £4.20.
Wednesday, August 8
Talk: ‘John Betjeman - Poems, Places & People’ Woodmead Halls, 10am The Heritage Coast branch of the U3A present an illustrated talk by Don Archer, called ‘John Betjeman: Poems, Places and People’. Coffee is served from 10am followed by the talk from 11am to 12noon. Fossil Polishing Jubilee Pavilion, 10am Learn to polish up a fossil and take home your own Jurassic Coast souvenir for pocket-money prices! Children’s Cricket Course King George V Playing Field, Uplyme, 12pm Summer cricket courses for children run by Sporting Chance, in aid of Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club’s fundraising appeal. Children will receive training in all aspects of the game, including fielding, batting, bowling and will play mini matches and competitions for prizes. For details email mark@sportingchance-sw.co.uk
Thursday, August 9
Sticky Starfish Craft Workshop Lyme Regis Museum, 10am A seaside-theme craft workshop with local artist Darrel Wakelam. Free with museum admission. Flying Solo Uplyme Church, 3.30pm This is a friendly, supportive, open group for anyone who has been a single parent and their children to chat, discover resources and build friendships with others who understand the complexities of single parenthood. Held on the second Thursday of every month at Uplyme Church. Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday at the Woodmead Halls, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association.
Friday, August 10
Blowin’ In The Wind Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Andante Live combine the vocal harmonies of Vee Sweeney and Mark Rowson with 16 instruments, taking you back to the era of peace, protest & love with new arrangements of the classic songs of Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, and Joan Baez. Tickets £10 in advance or £12.50 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com
Saturday, August 11
Children Love Disco Marine Theatre, 1.30pm A daytime party for parents and their children (0-10 years) with DJ Shoei playing the best floorfillers from the 70s to the present day, alongside some favourites for the little ones, plus face-painting, healthy snacks and art activities. Tickets £3. The Story of The Beach Boys Marine Theatre, 7pm The leading UK’s leading celebration of the sixties superstars. Tickets £17 in advance or £19.50 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com Live Music Night @ The Nag’s Head Nag’s Head, 9pm Live music every Saturday night at the Nag’s Head, this week with covers band Best Kept Secret.
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DJ Yoda, Dr Feelgood, Mike Garry, Grace Gillan & Jake Miller, Heavy Stylus, and Elaine Davies are all performing at a weekend of special concerts at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis. Over August 3, 4 and 5 Lyme will play host to one of its biggest ever weekends of live music. The fun starts on Friday, August 3 with Britain’s best loved R&B band Dr Feelgood. Formed in 1971 on Canvey Island, Essex, they are known for songs such as She Does it Right, Roxette, and Milk and Alcohol, which reached the top ten. Dr Feelgood (pictured above) remains one of the most popular and exciting live rhythm and blues acts in the world. Their energetic live performances secured them a following on the seventies London pub rock circuit. The raw and uncompromising style of their performance resulted in the album ‘Stupidity’ that immediately went to the number one position in the UK charts. Dr Feelgood has also enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including ‘Milk and Alcohol’, ‘Roxette’, ‘Back in the Night’, ‘Down at the Doctors’, ‘She Does it Right’, ‘Going Back Home’ and ‘See You Later Alligator’ – which gave the group their first gold record. The current line up features the rhythm section Kevin Morris on drums and Phil Mitchell on bass, both 29 years in the band, and Steve Walwyn on guitar who has been with the band for 23 years. Vocalist Robert Kane, formerly of the Animals, is the most recent addition, joining in 1999 after the tragic death of Lee Brilleaux. The band continues to tour extensively throughout the World and enjoy a loyal following at home and abroad. Dr Feelgood will be supported by Mike Garry and local music duo Grace Gillan and Jake Miller. Mike’s work has been championed by Philip Glass, having worked with him since 2014 at concerts in the USA and Europe. Doors open 6.30pm for a 7.30pm start and tickets cost £16.50 in advance or £19 on the door with a 10 per cent discount for Theatre Friends. On Saturday, August 4, the multi-award-winning DJ Yoda will give a special warm-up gig ahead of his appearance at Bestival.
The hip-hop DJ and producer (pictured below) headlines festivals and clubs around the world. Working with classical composers to neuroscientists; brass bands to film directors; Dr Dre to Dame Evelyn Glennie; Banksy to Mark Ronson; BBC Radio 4 to the BFI, he reinvigorates DJing with humorous intent. Victor Vector and DJ Heavy Stylus supports, with an explosive amalgamation of Jamaican roots, hip hop beats, heavy soul breaks and blaxploitation ghetto-funk. Tickets cost £15 in advance or £18 on the door with a 10 per cent discount for Theatre Friends. Sunday, August 5 sees things calm down for a relaxed jazz concert overlooking Lyme Bay. Elaine Davies, star of the Algy Davies Quartet is celebrating the Great American Song Book at the latest in the Marine’s ‘Jazz in the Bar’ series. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start and tickets cost £8 in advance or £12 on the door, with a 10 per cent discount for Theatre Friends. Please note, this event is upstairs and there is limited seating. To book or for full details on all events, visit www.marinetheatre.com
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A true celebration of rural life Melplash Show Thursday 23 August 2018 THE Melplash Show is the showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life, and brings together the very best of West Dorset with animals, food, fun and entertainment. With agriculture still very much at the heart of the show, there is an extensive range of competitive events for local farmers to showcase what they do in the numerous cattle, sheep, pigs and farm produce classes. For the equine lover there is also an outstanding selection of horse and pony classes. For the rest of the community there is a host of horticultural, home produce and handicraft classes for the whole family to enter, including lots of children competitions which are free to enter. For the aspiring chef there are numerous cookery competitions including the new burger competition, which is to be sponsored and judged by the team from SWIM, Lyme Regis’ newest café bar. Schedules are available to view on the website www.melplashshow.co.uk. Entries close on August 13. In the Toolstation Main Ring this year, the society is excited to welcome The Cavalry of Heroes. Marking the 100 year anniversary of the First World War, they will be performing a special show remembering the role that the horses and soldiers played in The Great War. Other main ring attractions throughout the day include heavy horse classes, horse jumping, the parade of hounds and beagles
and, of course, the highlight, the grand parade of winning animals and the presentations of the top prizes. For the younger generation there is a packed programme. In the Discover Farming marquee children can milk a cow, hold baby chicks, grind wheat and make pancakes. The new Explore Farming tent is full of experiences: put on a Virtual Reality (VR) headset and be on a tractor, combine harvester or in a milking parlour, fly a drone simulator, build a mini steel framed barn or look down a microscope at creatures that devastate our crops or harm our animals. Tractor Ted is also visiting for the first time. Many of the firm favourites are back too. In the Kitson and Trotman countryside area there will be falconry, ferret and terrier racing, ducks and rural crafts, while the Porter Dodson Food Hall will once again be bursting with local foodie treats. In the cookery theatre, local chefs will be cooking up a storm, including Alan Fryer from The George and Philip Frampton from Frampton’s Butchers, who are joining forces to show how to prepare and cook cuts of meat for the table. Alongside there will be over 350 exhibitors and trade stands offering a wide range of products and produce, from locally-produced food and crafts to tractors - and plenty in between. With the gates opening at 8.30am and closing at 6pm visitors of all ages are guaranteed a full day of entertainment! To keep up to date visit www.melplashshow.co.uk or follow Melplash Show on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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Mary Anning biopic to put Lyme Regis on the map once again THE council is hoping a new feature film about renowned fossil hunter Mary Anning will help put Lyme Regis on the map once again. The 1981 film ‘The French Lieutenant’s Woman’ provided one of the most unforgettable scenes in cinema and continues to draw visitors to the town to see where Meryl Streep stared out across stormy waters at the end of the Cobb. The potential to raise the town’s profile further and boost the local economy has persuaded the council to contribute £5,000 towards the making of ‘Mary Anning and the Dinosaur Hunters’. Set in 1800s Lyme Regis, the film tells the story of the poor carpenter’s daughter, who rarely received credit for her discoveries, during a time when only men were allowed to be part of the scientific community, but who became one of the most renowned palaeontologists of all time. The protagonist is played by Katharine Hamilton, while her mentor, Elizabeth Philpot, is played by ‘Call the Midwife’ star Jenny Agutter, and geologist Henry De la Beche is played
by Tom Machell. Filming has taken place on sets and around Lyme Regis over the last two years, including on the beach at low tide and at Lyme Fossil Shop, with local people playing parts in the film. The council’s funding will be used for editing and the final pick-up shots to complete the film. Once complete, the film will have a charity gala screening in Lyme Regis, hopefully later this year, before being entered into film festivals. Director and writer Sharon Sheehan said: “Lyme Town Council and the local community have been tremendously supportive of the film and we are extremely grateful to everyone. “The films have already received unprecedented interest worldwide, from ITV, the BBC and the Natural History Museum who have written a fantastic article about the film. “It’s all very exciting, and we're hoping to secure funding for the second of this two-part Mary Anning feature film biopic and go into production shortly.”
Please don’t feed the gulls! No decisions made on future WITH the continuing hot weather and the school holidays now upon us, the town’s seagull population is having a field day. We have been getting increasing reports of seagulls swooping and snatching food, which can be very distressing. The council has no statutory duty to control seagulls, and although they can be a nuisance, our options are limited because seagulls are protected. Our approach to help tackle the problem has been to educate the public and promote awareness. Here’s a reminder of the advice we would offer to the public: ● Do not intentionally feed seagulls ● Consider eating indoors or under shelter ● Be aware of swooping gulls ● Make sure litter and waste is cleared away promptly and put into bins properly ● Do not leave refuse out overnight unless in seagull proof sacks or lidded bins ● Where possible, take measures to prevent seagulls nesting or landing on your property
of major events and festivals Either way, it’s caused a lot of debate, both within the council chamber and among the wider community. The important thing to remember is that no decision has been made to ‘ban’ events on council land. Councillors will be debating this issue at a meeting of the Tourism, Community and Publicity Committee on August 1 and as always, the public are welcome to attend, give their views, and listen to the debate.
MORE than 7,000 people have used the park and ride service since it opened in May. The Charmouth Road service has been well used and is helping to keep traffic out of the town centre. We’re expecting the service to become even busier during the summer holidays when it is open every day. We would encourage visitors to use the park and ride wherever possible – it’s hassle-free,
cheaper than the short-stay car parks on the seafront, and stops at various locations around the town. Buses run every 20 minutes between 10am and 7.30pm. We’ve also arranged for the park and ride to operate throughout the evening on Sunday 26 August when Candles on the Cobb takes place, with four buses leaving the town between 9.07pm and 10.07pm.
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Remember, it is now a civil offence to intentionally feed seagulls and anyone caught doing so can be issued with a fixed penalty notice, carrying a penalty of up to £100.
Changes to ward boundaries LOCAL government arrangements in Lyme Regis are set to change when the new Dorset Council is created. An electoral review is being carried out to draw up a new pattern of ‘wards’ across the county, which will take effect when the new unitary authority comes into being on April 1 2019. The Local Government Boundary Commission for England (LGBCE) is also reviewing the number of councillors that should be elected to Dorset Council, as well as the names and boundaries of the council wards. It’s proposed the new council will have 82 councillors, with one councillor representing
THE council has been considering the future of major events which take place on council land – but no decisions have been made yet. Lyme Regis has a packed programme of annual events, most of which take place during school holidays, at weekends, or on bank holidays. There are those who think the town is busy enough during these peak times and we don’t need events to attract visitors, and there are others who believe visitors come to Lyme because of the events.
a combined Lyme Regis and Charmouth ward. The LGBCE wants feedback from local people on its recommendations and the town council has already given its view. We agree a single-councillor ward for Lyme Regis and Charmouth is in the best interests of the town – but that’s our view, you may have your own. Now is the time to have your say and you have until August 27 to do it. Get involved by visiting the website www.consultation.lgbce.org.uk, email reviews@lgbce.org.uk or Tweet @LGBCE.
Last chance to have your say on crossing TODAY (Friday) is the final day to have your say on the proposed puffin crossing in Broad Street. Dorset County Council is asking the public for comments on suggested changes to traffic regulations to provide space for a new crossing. The county council is proposing to reduce the number of on-street parking spaces, where vehicles can stay for up to an hour
between 7am and 6pm. The highways’ authority is also proposing to reduce the length of the double yellow lines and the area designated as ‘no loading/unloading’ between specified times and dates on the southern side of the street. For full details of the proposal and to submit a comment, visit the website www.dorsetforyou.com/trafficregulationorders
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Council sets £480k budget for harbour office rebuild WEST Dorset District Council has committed a further £220,000 for a new harbourmaster’s office in Lyme Regis, bringing the total cost of the project to £480,000. The council has been looking to update the existing office on the Cobb, built as part of the lifeboat station complex in 1996, since a health and safety inspection in 2015 found it did not provide “suitable and efficient welfare facilities”. The Health and Safety Executive issued a Notice of Contravention, reporting that the harbourmaster’s office had unsanitary kitchen facilities, insufficient washing facilities for the type of work involved, no facilities for rest and eating meals and no suitable facilities for accommodating and changing clothes. West Dorset set aside a budget of £200,000 for the rebuild of the office in the 2015/16 financial year, but at this point no design had taken place. Having completed the design phase in December 2017 and having now received quotes for the construction, members of the council’s Strategy Committee this week agreed to a further £260,000 funding, bringing the total cost to £480,000. The new office will be a modern, twostorey building with a new kitchen and proper facilities for washing, changing, rest and eating meals, plus a meeting for commercial discussion. It will also include a public reception area and a gantry and balcony providing 180 degree observation of the surrounding coastline. Discussions have taken place with the RNLI with regards to joint funding of the balcony, which could also be used by the lifeboat crew, and this would reduce the cost to the council by £12,000.
New venue for Community Lunches HARBOURMASTER Grahame Forshaw MBE pictured on the Cobb Lyme Regis harbour has seen a significant increase in business and economic trade and improve office facilities are required for harbour staff to meet demand. In a report to the council, harbourmaster Grahame Forshaw MBE said: “There are 240 moorings in the harbour, 20 of which are for commercial vessels and the remainder for private craft. We attract over 200 visiting craft or yachts from other harbours on overnight visits. “Through the year, over 2,000 people visit the office for a variety of reasons, not only mooring holders but the general public with enquiries or safety concerns. “We have meetings in the office with various organisations such as the Border Force, police and fire services,
RNLI, Lyme Regis Town Council, sailing club, power boat club and the gig club, as well as many others, which at present have to be held in a non-confidential setting. A fit for purpose meeting room is required. “There are a number of events that the harbour host, all have some demand on harbour office time. In 2018 we will be involved with Lifeboat Week, Regatta & Carnival Week, a major national sailing regatta, rowing gig regatta and a national water-ski event. “Over the next five years the harbour anticipates a growth of over 15 per cent in visiting craft, a 10 per cent increase in existing mooring holders spending nights on the pontoon and a five per cent increase in the use of general harbour facilities, including the slipway.”
MONTHLY Community Lunches, organised by LymeForward, will move to a new venue and date in the autumn. The July gathering at Lyme Regis Baptist Church saw a very successful high tea served, where guests enjoyed the company and sharing a meal with others. Chef Chris Tipping made a selected of cakes and sandwiches, Charmouth Bakery provided bread, The Good Food Store donated scones, The Cornish Bakery gave clotted cream and The Galley Café baked a chocolate tray bake, all served by volunteers. So generous were the food contributions that the Meet & Remember group, also organised by LymeForward, later benefited from a fine selection of cakes, as well as the residents of Abbeyfield, while the leftover bread was donated to the youth club. The Community Lunches take a break in August before ringing in the changes in September.
The lunches will be held at the new venue of Lyme Regis Football Club every month from Wednesday, September 19, starting at 12.30pm, followed immediately by the Meet & Remember session, which will start at 2pm. Organisers believe that there is potential cross-over between the two events, which by merging seamlessly together could make for an enjoyable day out. The football club provides a large kitchen and comfortable ‘lounge’ facilities, a covered patio and free parking. LymeForward is grateful to the club for providing the premises. Both the Community Lunches and Meet & Remember sessions welcome new members – bookings for the Community Lunch can be made at the Penny Black Café (behind the post office) and to join in with Meet & Remember, contact Heather Prior on 01297 441224 or email heather@lymeforward.co.uk
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Regatta & Carnival Week to RNLI to emphasise importance of celebrate 70th anniversary lifejackets during Lifeboat Week LYME Regis Regatta & Carnival celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, with a nine-day action-packed programme of seaside fun and games. Back by popular demand for 2018, the favourite carnival competitions Spot the Window and the Scavenger Hunt, while new events for this year’s programme will include a Painted Pebble Hunt, The Great Walk in Reverse, and performances by rock and gospel choirs. The week will include the popular Walk of Light as people carry torches down through the gardens to make a circle of fire on the beach, as well as the poignant Candles Down the River, which will this year form part of the town’s commemorations of the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One. There will also be an amazing firework display to music and the week will be topped off by the Grand Carnival Procession, which will include majorettes, two marching bands and a samba band, as well as small floats and walking entries from local organisations and families. Regattas will be held over both weekends – the sailing club regatta on August 4th and 5th, and the gig club regatta on Saturday, August 11th. Sticking with the water sports theme, Lyme Splash will also be hosting a water polo competition on Sunday, August 5th following the success of last year’s inaugural event. Throughout the week the emphasis will be on events for the whole family either on the sand or on the seafront. Take part in the Teddy Bears’ Picnic & Parachute Jump; draw pictures in chalk on Marine Parade; follow a town trail searching for answers; enter your dog in the Family Dog Show or dig for buried treasure on the sand – just to name a few! Full details of all the events - held from August 4th to 12th - will be outlined in our fullcolour souvenir programme, which will be on
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sale from the middle of July or it can be downloaded from the website lymeregiscarnival.co.uk. Regatta and Carnival Secretary, Alan Vian, said, “We are looking forward to a programme of events for all the family which we hope will enhance their holiday here in Lyme Regis. “We are grateful to our local businesses who sponsor our events and advertise in our souvenir programme and to Lyme Regis Town Council who support this successful week in the Lyme Regis Calendar. “All profits from the week will be given to local good causes within our community especially those supporting the young people of our town and the organisations helping the elderly. “Have an amazing week, enjoy Lyme Regis and we look forward to seeing you at our carnival events.”
MIKE McAlpine, of Lyme Regis RNLI, with Alistair Walsingham,15, deputy instructor at Lyme Regis Sea School Photo by Seb Cope A LIFEJACKET ‘clinic’ aimed at ensuring that the safety aid is in perfect condition to save lives is to be held during Lyme Regis Lifeboat Week. The clinic is being organised by Mike McAlpine, volunteer Community Lifesaving Officer with the RNLI in Lyme Regis. It will be based at a lifesaving gazebo on the slipway, near the lifeboat station, on Tuesday, July 31st. Mike said: “The tragedy in Missouri recently where 11 people drowned reminds us of the importance of lifejackets. “Unfortunately, many people do not check the condition of their lifejackets from one season to another, and in many cases the inflation device fitted may not work when it is needed. “The message is to have your lifejacket examined by a qualified professional every year and conduct your own checks on a regular basis.” Among the tips for lifejacket users is to inflate the aid manually with a hand pump every six months and to leave it inflated for 24 hours to ensure there are no leaks or damage.
Lifejacket owners are urged to visit the slipway gazebo on July 31 where RNLI experts will demonstrate how to ensure a lifejacket is in a serviceable condition to save a life. ■ A WEEKEND stay in a holiday cottage in Lyme Regis is a new star prize donated for the town’s Lifeboat Week which starts tomorrow (Saturday, July 28). The cottage sleeps six, and tickets at £5 to win the prize will be available at the lifeboat week kiosk on Marine Parade or at the wine or water stall outside the RNLI shop on the Cobb. The weekend can be between October and May and the prizewinner will arrange dates with the owner. Chairman of the lifeboat week organisers, Ken Lavery, said: “The RNLI Guild is grateful for this very generous offer. It is a very special prize.” The draw for the prize will take place on August 3.
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Peter takes over as Rotary president THE presidential chains for the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis were officially handed over during a boat tour of the River Exe Estuary. Outgoing president Les Baker handed them over to his successor Peter Fortnam during a Rotary trip with Stuart Line Cruises, out of Exmouth. Rotarians, their partners and guests, totalling about 50, enjoyed the three-hour cruise including a barbecue and refreshments on a glorious summer’s evening. Mr Fortnam, who has been a member of the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis since 1987, thanked Mr Baker and his team for sterling work in leading the club through the previous year, during which they had undertaken a number of service projects in the town and distributed in excess of £12,000 in charitable donations. He then urged Rotarians present to continue their good work in serving their community and in supporting those less fortunate than ourselves, both at home and overseas, and promised them a great deal of fun while doing it. Mr Fortnam welcomed his new team, which included John Berry who will succeed him as president in a year’s time, and Richard Main who will follow on from John in 2020/21. If you are interested in finding out more about Rotary, visit the website www.lymeregisrotary.org or the club’s Facebook page.
St Michael’s students first to complete new award scheme created by teacher CHILDREN from St Michael’s Primary School in Lyme Regis have become the first to complete a new awards scheme, supported by British explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes. The Ranulph Fiennes Award was created by St Michael’s deputy headteacher James Rich, who said he wanted to give Year 6 pupils something else to focus on during their last year of primary school, other than the SATs exams. The award is based on the popular Duke of Edinburgh scheme, which secondary school children take part in. It tasks Year 6 pupils with challenges in five areas – charity, conservation, physical activity, expedition and a school project on a subject of their choice. The St Michael’s pupils have been holding fundraisers for their chosen charities over recent weeks, including Cancer Research UK, 4Ocean, Ferne Animal Sanctuary, the Sepsis Trust, Alzheimer’s Society and The Word Forest Organisation. Many of the students already take part in extra-curricular activities
which counted towards the physical activity portion of the award, and they have recently taken part in beach cleans for the conservation section. The pupils completed a “microexpedition” last week, hiking from Stonebarrow Hill to Wood Farm Caravan Park, just outside Charmouth, where they camped for the night. The children then completed their award by presenting their projects to family and friends at the Guildhall in Lyme Regis this week, where they received a personal message of congratulations from the scheme’s patron, Sir Ranulph Fiennes. They were presented with gold, silver or bronze awards at their leaving ceremony at the end of term, depending on how much time and effort they dedicated to the scheme. The Ranulph Fiennes Award has now been picked up by five other schools in the area, and St Michael’s will be taking part in it again next year.
CHILDREN from St Michael’s make presentations on their specialist projects as part of the awards scheme
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Scouts set sail in handmade boats
THE 1st Lym Valley Scouts avoided a soaking last week, as their homemade cardboard boats impressively stayed afloat when put to the test in the harbour. The troop, based in Uplyme, were split into groups and tasked with making boats from just cardboard duct tape, paint and varnish before setting sail in Victoria Pool, off the Cobb in Lyme Regis. Cheered on by family and friends, two members of each group had to row their boat from the beach to the pontoon and back, with the chance of winning three awards - best functioning boat, best looking boat and the Titanic Award for most spectacular sinking. But impressively, all four boats stayed afloat! For more details about joining 1st Lym Valley Scouts, contact leader Karen Yelland on yellandpay@aol.com
Spend summer with Lyme Regis Museum
WITH the school summer holiday underway, Lyme Regis Museum has planned a full programme of activities to keep children busy during the long break. The special events include craft workshops, clay modelling, dinosaur crafts and animation workshops, all led by well-regarded and inspirational local artists. Families will also find a dinosaur quiz and a children’s trail, an interactive fossil gallery and a learning centre suitable for all ages for some hands-on fun to keep even the smallest visitors happy. Of course, there’s plenty for adults too, with Lyme Regis Museum offering varied displays on Mary Anning and local fossils, plus its rich maritime history and literary connections, plus stunning panoramic views of Lyme Bay from the first floor. Special events over the summer holidays will be as follows: Fossil Polishing at the museum – July 31 (there is a small charge for this activity); Belemnite Bodies craft workshop with Darrell Wakelam – August 2; Animation Workshop with Matthew Dean – August 6, 23 and 30; Fossil Polishing at the Marine Parade shelters – August 8 (there is a small charge for this activity); Sticky Starfish craft workshop with Darrell Wakelam – August 9; Make a Clay Ammonite with Creative Clay for All – August 17; Make a Clay Dinosaur with Creative Clay for All – August 18; Paint a Dinosaur & Children’s Crafts – August 21. These special events are drop-in and included in the normal admission price except where stated. More information can be found at www.lymeregismuseum.co.uk/events
Legion’s beach stall raises £260 for Poppy Appeal THE Lyme Regis Branch of the Royal British Legion held a cake, tombola and book sale this week, raising more than £260. The stall was held in the Marine Parade shelters and the money raised will be split between the Poppy Appeal and branch funds. Branch chairman Ian Marshall said: “Considering the high temperatures and a beautiful calm sea most people were naturally heading for the sea to cool down, so on balance we were very pleased with the days proceeds. “I wish to thank David (Holmbush Café), Roderick (Black Dog Tea Rooms), Mulberry Manor, The Cornish Bakery and Good Food Café and Deli for provision of jams, cakes and accessories. But without the support of family and friends providing a wide variety of cakes, tombola presents and books the day would not have been possible. “Whilst this year we are very much focussing on the ending of The Great War, it is the modern generation of veterans who have been ravaged by recent conflicts, which makes both the RBL and our sister military charities all the more important in their support packages and we thank everyone for the continuing support you give this community, but especially to the Legion.” If you would like to know more about the RBL in Lyme Regis or wish to help, contact chairman Ian Marshall by emailing Lymeregis.chairman@rbl.community.
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The traditional family business that’s always looking forward FRANCESCA EVANS
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THREE generations of a family have run Peco. Pictured above are company chairman Michael Pritchard, left, and his nephew managing director Ben Arnold. In the photograph on the wall behind them is Peco founder Sydney Pritchard.
PECORAMA – home to the Beer Heights Light Railway – attracts thousands of visitors every year, but many won’t realise that the manufacturing business PECO, always busy behind the scenes, is really where it all began. PECO began trading in 1946 when many young men were looking to start a new career in the difficult days of post-war Britain. Among them was Sydney Pritchard, whose innovative thinking and life-long passion for model trains set his new company on the right track. It all started when Sydney was inspired to create a new design for an impractical coupling device for the new Hornby OO railway system. After trying several prototypes, he found a solution and arranged for a patent. Meccano of Liverpool agreed to use the coupling device for its OO model railway locomotives, offering a royalty of a farthing for each unit sold, which was enough to get the Pritchard Patent Product Company off the ground, later being nicknamed the P. Co and eventually PECO, as it is known today – 72 years, just two years older than the NHS With a particular interest in train track, inspired by a childhood spent studying the railway lines surrounding his home in London, Sydney got to work creating a variety of new products and building up relationships with traders. Today, PECO has developed more than 1,000 products and proudly considers itself to be the world’s leading manufacturer of track, offering its range in about 400 model railway shops across the country and exporting to 34 countries. Perhaps not quite what you’d expect to find set high on the hill above the quiet East Devon village of Beer. It was actually in Seaton where the business was first based but, with restricted space at PECO headquarters, the company took on its current site in Beer to construct a purpose- built factory, opened over Easter 1971, and in 1973 the offices followed suit. The new offices were designed to incorporate an exhibition of model railways, to inspire enthusiasts to pursue their hobby at home no matter what space they had available. It was hugely popular and it soon became apparent
that PECO could also make a name for itself in the tourist industry. A year later, Pecorama was born, with the 71/4" gauge Beer Heights Light Railway opened by the Reverend Wilbert Awdry, creator of Thomas the Tank Engine. Having started as a short line, the track now runs a mile around the Pecorama grounds – which also include gardens, play areas, mini golf, an outdoor stage, restaurants – and, of course, still commands the same stunning views across Lyme Bay. It was during the exciting times of the early 1970s that Sydney’s son Michael joined the company, and so started a family dynasty which has continued to this day. Michael moved up the ranks eventually taking over as managing director and then took a step back to become chairman of the company. His nephew Ben Arnold has now taken over, moving the business into the next generation, while still retaining its charm and the values first instilled by Sydney in the 1940s. Taking after his grandfather, Ben has always had an interest in engineering and joined PECO in 2003 having studied automotive engineering. He learnt the production process and worked in the design office, eventually becoming manager of the engineering department, production manager, engineering director and, finally, managing director. Ben says that being able to see PECO’s products through the entire production process, rather than just playing a small part, is what he enjoys most about the job, adding: “Even if it was not the family business, it’s the kind of place I would want to work at.” It seems his sentiments are shared by many, with staff at PECO often remaining loyal to the company for many years, some for their entire careers. “Always different, always the same” - that’s how they describe PECO, a traditional, familyrun company but one that’s always looking to the future.
ALONGSIDE the busy model railway manufacturing business, staff at Pecorama maintain all their engines for the Beer Heights Light Railway on site Photo by RICHARD AUSTIN
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Tales From Lyme’s Past
A glimpse of our history by Peter Lacey
Shipwrecked on Bermuda – The Isle of Devils ON June 2 1609 a fleet of nine vessels under the command of Admiral Sir George Somers sailed from Plymouth. Its purpose was to aid the colonists of Jamestown Virginia who were in dire straits and close to starvation. The fleet was caught in a severe storm on July 24, the ships became scattered and the admiral’s flagship the ‘Sea Venture’ was badly damaged and blown far off-course. Over the next four days and nights a desperate battle was fought to keep the ship afloat. On the fifth day Somers sighted AN artists impression of the ship ‘Deliverance’ land which he identified as the uninhabited Bermudas, first Meanwhile the ships that had survived made discovered by Juan de Bermudez in circa 1505 it to Jamestown, albeit without Sir Thomas and known to mariners as the ‘Isle of Devils’ in Gates, the temporary Governor of Virginia, who the belief it was inhabited by demons. was a passenger on ‘Sea Venture’. Gates and The ‘Sea Venture’ was close to sinking, so it Somers supervised the construction of the two was run onto a rocky reef just under a mile from vessels, which they named ‘Deliverance’ and a sandy beach close to what is now the town of ‘Patience’. After being marooned on the island St George’s. Before the ship slid off the reef it for 288 days they once again set out for Virginia was possible to salvage many essential items, on May 10 1610 and reached Jamestown just these included sails, cordage, spars, tools, 13 days later. weapons, personal possessions and various Somers in the ‘Patience’ returned to Bermuda utensils. Food was not a problem, fish were in in order to obtain urgently-needed food supplies abundance as were birds and their eggs and for the ailing colony. It was a gallant gesture but surprisingly there were wild hogs. unfortunately he died on Bermuda. At his reSalvation was in their own hands, they therefore set about building two boats with which to quest, his heart was buried there. His body was complete the voyage to Virginia. Somers made returned to Lyme and then buried at Whitchurch an important decision to make a cursory map- Canonicorum, where there is a memorial plaque ping survey of the islands with a view to coloni- in the church. His legacy, just two years after his death saw sation having realised its potentiality. Life on Bermuda for the 150 crew and passen- the foundation of a British Colony in Bermuda. Shakespeare’s last play ‘The Tempest’ is reputgers (all had survived the shipwreck) was fairly agreeable, with a marriage and two births. On edly based on the wreck of the Sea Venture. See pages 12 & 13 for coverage of the Admiral the darker side there was a murder, an execuSir George Somers Commemoration Parade tion for subversion and five deaths.
MEMBERS of the Lyme Regis Society pictured with the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, and her consort Alan, and museum director David Tucker
Lyme Regis Society launches book THE Lyme Regis Society officially launched the latest in its series of ‘Historic Houses’ book last week, with a well-attended reception at Lyme Regis Museum. The launch was held on Thursday evening in the museum’s new Fine Foundation Learning Centre, offering spectacular views across Lyme Bay. Museum director David Tucker welcomed guests, including the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, and her consort Alan Ellis. Peter Coe, chairman of the Lyme Regis Society, then invited two of the authors of ‘Historic Houses Part 4’ to speak. Keith Shaw said that volunteering in the museum had ignited his interest in the historic buildings in Lyme Regis and how following a trail of information had become a compelling hobby. His article on Captain Henry Waring, his family and their home South Cliff traces the history of the house and its owners. He has also written about Coolrus, described as a fine example of a ‘Caddy’ house – Arts & Crafts style houses that were built all over Lyme Regis by the Caddy family of builders early in the 20th century. An article by Audrey Standhaft on Fairfield House tracks the history of the elegant Char-
mouth Road building, originally owned by John Hill, a retired Russian merchant, and more recently as it became a children’s home in the 1960s and a care home in 1986. ‘Historic Houses Part 4’ features a range of articles on local buildings with fascinating illustrations of maps, diagrams and early photographs. The book is available at many local shops, including Amid Idols and Giants, The Alexandra Hotel, The Black Dog, The Slipway, Felicity’s Farm Shop, Lyme Regis Museum, The Mariners Hotel, Serendip and Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre. The Lyme Regis Society works with local councils and other organisations on projects to enhance the beauty and architectural integrity of Lyme Regis and the local surroundings. It also hosts informative and entertaining talks about Lyme Regis’ history, architecture and people. Anyone interested in joining should email membership@lymeregissociety.org.uk, complete the online form on the website www.lymeregissociety.org.uk/join-us/ or go along to the next meeting at the Woodmead Halls, starting 2.30pm on Tuesday, September 25 when there will be a talk on entitled ‘History of Lyme Museum: Origins and Opportunities’ by Max Hebditch CBE, honorary curator.
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Tales from behind the lens of our award-winning photographer IMAGE and looks matter, especially if you are part of the celebrity brigade, who sometimes want to be photographed and sometimes not. I can fully understand that a bad or mischievous picture may cause some embarrassment but personally I can’t say I’ve ever had any luvvy tantrums on the media carousal. Celebrities are what makes the world of newspapers go around; if you are a press photographer you are bound to come face-to-face with many if your career lasts long enough. Believe me, they need the press as much as the press needs them. Without a large percentage of positive press coverage, they may not have the career they’ve aimed for. Having said that I can’t think of one celebrity who’s been discourteous to me, nor have I come across any divas, but some of their PR representatives or managers not to mention PAs can be a little precious. Some of my favourites for just simply being nice people are Martin Clunes, Susan Hampshire, Elaine Page, Leslie Garret, Eamond Holmes and Ruth Langsford, Cliff Richard (pictured), John Fowles, Terry Wogan and Ringo Star who constantly gives the two fingered peace symbol to photographers, but a nice bloke all the same.
Lyme Is a beach the right place for a protest? Online letters THE VIEWS EXPRESSED IN LETTERS ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR AND NOT NECESSARILY OF THIS NEWSPAPER
■ WITH the weather this summer being exceptional we decided as a family to make the journey from our home in Northampton to your beautiful town of Lyme Regis. A long weekend away. On arrival we naturally, once settled, headed for the sandy beach area - our favourite spot. Only, on this occasion, we were confronted with a small group of people holding placards. We soon realised that the placards were part of a demonstration, a protest
against Donald Trump. Yes, in Lyme Regis. Is a beach, where people choose to go to relax and unwind, an appropriate outlet for such an ‘event’? My main gripe, however, was the offensive and unnecessary language printed on clothing. All ready drawn to the placards, we read four-letter expletives, clearly meant to be seen. As a mother of two young children, I was particularly upset and angry.
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PLASTIC FREE LYME REGIS Successful start to charity B Sharp’s summer of music
IN our new series of interviews, we look at businesses and organisations around Lyme Regis that are planning to become singleuse plastic free. In the first interview, Karen Durham-Diggins of Plastic Free Lyme Regis, speaks to Izzy Sibley of Lyme Regis Baptist Church, which recently opened its new ecofriendly venue, the Driftwood Café. ● What are the benefits of being plastic free within an organisation? There are so many benefits to being an ecofriendly organisation. The best would be encouraging the members of the church family to take what we’re doing here home with them. For example LED light bulbs. We have members of the church family that weren’t quite sure about the ‘eco thing’ when we began. Later on they came running up to me saying, “We’ve switched our light bulbs to LEDs and now we know we are saving the planet and we really want to do that!” That’s been the biggest benefit, making the changes here in the building and encouraging people to take that home with them.
● What is there anyone specific problem you found challenging? Eco-friendly cleaning products which I know they now do in supermarkets now but previ-
● What do you hope to achieve in the future? We are Silver awarded eco-church. Ecochurch is the scheme set up by A Rocha to encourage churches to be as eco-friendly as possible in their buildings, in their teaching and what they do in the town and the community. We are silver but we really want to get to gold which is a big step off from silver and that’s our next goal to go to for gold.
WITH the school term having just come to an end, local youth music charity B Sharp is already celebrating a fantastic start to summer. The Lyme Regis-based charity’s work over recent weeks culminated in two inspiring live music events - a Summer Cabaret in Lyme and Bridport Sounds - where hundreds of young musicians, showcased their talent. Both events saw local musicians of all ages from B Sharp’s regular projects Boombox, Hub Jams and Bridport Jams coming together for two nights of outstanding music, with B Sharp alumni Ellie Kirtley, Phoebe Townsend, Harvey Causley at the Summer Cabaret, and local bands Pizza For Dogs, The Collaborators plus LaunchPad, B Sharp’s house band, at Bridport Sounds. Jacques Verhaeren, event organiser in Lyme Regis, commented: “It was amazing to see just how much our alumni, who came back to perform their own music for us or help run the event, have developed in their own right as talented and passionate young singer songwriters, technicians and producers.”
The Bridport Sounds live gig was also an outstanding success. Music leader and organiser Ellie Walker said: “The bands were outstanding and the Arts Centre was a great venue to platform local musical talent. Each band was totally different but, they complimented each other really well and we had great feedback from the audience. “These live gigs are such a great opportunity for young people to gain first hand experience either as performers, producers or volunteers – all helping feed into the local music scene and beyond”. B Sharp works hard in the local area and region to ensure that these live music opportunities are available for young people, as well as a range of professional training and support such as Sasha Mitchell’s vocal training and performance confidence workshops and music tech workshops with Jack Kinslake ahead of the Summer Cabaret. More information and images from the performances can be found at www.bsharp.org.uk
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Film theme for the ladies’ captain day By Richard Jackman
LADIES’ double finalists - Kathy Wilkinson and Cathy Hunt
MEN’S double finalists - Simon Prior and Chris Rose
THE the July Stableford, Division One, at Lyme Regis Golf Club Jim Allan played steadily and surely as he scored on every hole, accumulating 19 points on the front nine, and he then upped the pace with 21 on the back nine to finish with the best score of the day – 40 points. Second place was a contest between two Marks – Lewis and Scott – as they both scored 38 points. Despite eagling the fourth hole for five points, Scott had to settle for third place as Lewis upped his game on the back nine, parring seven holes to take silver on countback. Division Two was tighter but well won by Malcolm Wilson with 39 points as he too scored steadily and upped his game on the back nine. James Turner started well and despite a few blips in the middle held his nerve to finish second on 38 while Richard Emm, despite finishing in third place with 37, could have done so much better but for two poor holes at the end. Lyme’s lady captain, Susan Moore, held her captain’s day where the theme was “a day at the movies”. Playing in teams of three the course was a picture, as dalmations, nuns, Alice in Wonderland, a witch, cowgirls and two Cruela de Vils adorned the course, having a fun time followed by a meal. Although not the important item, 101 Dalmations won in the form of Jane Dixon, Jane Andrews and Gilly Madill.
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Wilkinson’s triple crown SEATON Tennis Club’s annual tournament finals took place under clear blue skies.
There were to be many new names on the trophies but the day belonged to the magnificent Kathy Wilkinson who came away with three titles. A lively and partisan crowd munched their way through burgers and hotdogs (thanks to John and Kay for the barbecue) and jam and cream scones as they followed all the action. Thanks also to the cricket club for the very welcome bar! The day kicked off at 10.30 with the Ladies’ Singles final featuring first time finalists Kathy Wilkinson and Jenny Moroz. Both ladies played superbly in front of an appreciative crowd, almost every point hard fought with long baseline rallies. Everyone agreed the match was closer than the final score of 6-2, 6-2 suggested, but in the end Kathy prevailed to take her first title. Next up at 12noon was Men’s Singles final, also between two first time finalists – Richard Warrick (32) and Barry Follett (59). The more experienced Follett took the first set 6-2 as he targeted Warwick’s weaker backhand flank before putting away a series of
volley winners. But Warrick came powering back 6-2 in the second set, throwing caution to the wind as he sent countless superb forehand winners past the desperately lunging Follett. The championship tie break decider was a battle of wills in the intense heat before Follett edged it 10-6 to lift the trophy for the first time. The Ladies’ Doubles was between last year’s champions - Julie Hopkinson and Jen Rose - and new finalists Kathy Wilkinson and Carol Hurst. With both teams looking like Fed Cup players in matching kit, the defending champions started nervously as they were put under constant pressure by the more aggressive play of the challengers. As the pendulum swung first one way and then the other, Carol and Kathy broke serve to take the first set 6-3. It was looking all over in second set as they held points for a 5-2 lead, only for Julie and Jen to battle back like true champions to 4 all. But the challenge this year proved too much and Kathy and Carol held their nerve to edge it 6-4 in a tense finish. The Men’s Doubles was contested by Barry Follett and Peter Moroz (59) and Simon Prior (63) and Chris Rose (39), the 4 A team players who
achieved promotion to Exeter League Division 2 last season. In a high octane display of big hitting and serve volley which had the crowd gasping, Prior and Rose overcame an early break of serve to roar back with five games in a row and take the first set. The second set began evenly as both pairs sought to dominate the net but scorching backhand returns from Prior and crunching forehands from Rose (son of well respected veteran and former club captain Den, 74) brought up two further breaks of serve and a deserved 6-3 6-3 victory. The final event of the day was the Mixed Doubles between all first time finalists Peter Moroz and Kathy Wilkinson and Barry Follett and former singles champ Jo Little. Peter and Kathy’s tactics were clear from the outset as they ruthlessly targeted Jo at every opportunity to take the first set convincingly by 6 games to 2. The second set was a different story though as Jo gave as good as she got. Neither pair was able to gain the upper hand and a tie break was needed to decide it, Peter and an exhausted but elated Kathy just creeping over the line to complete victory by 7 games to 6. The Plate finals were held simulta-
neously for first round losers in the main draw. The results were: Men’s Singles, youngster James Turton defeated Devon County veteran Dave Pillinger 13-11 in the tie break. Ladies’ Singles, Susan Green with a walkover. Men’s Doubles, new pair John Lockwood and Ray Hunt just edged out Vic Pelaou and Vas Vassilious 11-9 in the tie break. Ladies’ Doubles, Sarah Bedwell and Jo Head beat Teri Murphy and Carolyn Adkin. Mixed Doubles, Kevin Tratt and Donna Moss defeated mother and son pairing Jane and Owen Barribal. Seaton Tennis Club welcomes new members of all standards and all ages. If this has inspired you and you want to give it a go, get in touch with the membership secretary at seatontennis@gmail.com. The club, which has a number of members from the Lyme Regis area, currently have generous deals for adult beginners or rusty rackets with a term’s worth of free coaching in your first year to get you started. Head Coach Dave Taylor and his team also offer a full programme of coaching for juniors who can join the club for as little as £13 a year. Contributed
By Paul Moffitt PRIDE of place this week goes to the Lyme Regis Ladies' League team who, against the odds, completed a 71-47 drubbing of top of the table Poole Park. Consistent bowling on all three rinks enabled the home team to ease to what was a very comfortable 10 points. The men in the championship league only managed another 2 points against Wellworthy, but Lyme 2 had a good 8-2 win against Greenhill A. In the friendlies it was played 4 won 2. One of the losses was away to Winchester but, as always, this was a very enjoyable coach trip day out for club members. Results: Dorset Men's Championship: Lyme 1, 50; Wellworthy 65. B Driscoll, G Clode, S Pomeroy, P Pomeroy 18-15; M Heneghan, R Cridge, B Rattenbury, A Weech 1731; T Allman, P Eagles, C Barber, P Moffitt 15-18. West Dorset Men Div 1. Lyme 2, 69; Greenhill 'A' 57. P Edmonds, A Henson, K Hickman, BW Payne 2430; S Dowling, J MOseley, A Nabarro, R Legg 2215; P Stephens, J Beadsley, B Parsons, D Meylan 23-12. Dorset Ladies Div 1. Lyme 71; Poole Park 47. H Dowling, C Pomeroy, L Broom, C Barber 24-14; A Allman, A Darvill, A Rattenbury, P Weech 26-14; J Moffitt, V Henson, N Stephens, S Rowe 21-19. Friendlies: Lyme 85; Dorset Patrons 113. E Sarson, A Darvill, A Nabarro, B Rattenbury 1521; J Sherring, J Bishop, N Benson, J Moseley 1722; R Bishop, P Moseley, B Moon, P Weech 15-26; P Ward, D Sarson, A Rattenbury, A Weech 22-25; J Moon, T Allman, C Bell, A Allman 16-19. Lyme 66; Chard 59. T Young, D Sarson, B Parsons 11-16; E Sarson, D Mayo, A Nabarro 24-11; B Smith, P Stephens, P Knight 18-19; J Moon, L Young, R Legg 13-13. Lyme 82; Ottery-st-Mary 79. D Mayo, P Oakley, A Nabarro, P Moffitt 21-22; L Young, R Turpin, N Solomon, B Moon 21-22; M Knight, J Moffitt, C Bell, B Rattenbury 22-15; J Moon, B Smith, B Parsons, J Moseley 18-20. Lyme73; Winchester 99. J Moon, A Henson, N Benson, P Weech 12-15; V Henson, T Young, B Moon, H Dowling 10-18; B Smith, B Driscoll, A Nabarro, B Rattenbury 16-16; N Driscoll, D Courtenay-Smith, S dowling, P Pomeroy 18-12; L Young, D Sarson, A Rattenbury, A Weech 8-18; E Sarson, A Darvill, J Moseley, C Stephens 9-20.
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Support Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club this summer This Saturday’s match: 2nd X1 home to Exmouth 3rds
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TOURING side VRA Amsterdam and Uplyme & Lyme Regiss CC with guests players line up in front of the old pavilion for Wednesday’s 30-over game
Cricketers welcome touring team from Amsterdam
DUTCH touring side VRA Amsterdam got a taste of real village cricket when they were guests at Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club on Wednesday. With guest players from neighbouring clubs Seaton and Chardstock, Uplyme after struggling on around 60-5 against a lively attack, Tim Daniels and Gary Larcombe put on over 100 runs, taking the home club’s score to 200-plus and ended up winning by around 60 runs. VRA is the oldest cricket club in Am-
sterdam and are currently enjoying a tour of Devon and Somerset. The visitors, who traditionally play with an orange ball, were entertained to drinks and refreshments in the Uplyme clubhouse after the game. ◆ AT home to Heathcoat 2nd X1 on Saturday, Uplyme & Lyme Regis 1st X1's difficult season with the bat continued. Uplyme loss the toss and were put into bat. They got off to a steady start
with the opening pair, James Whetlor and Mark Batey, putting on 24. But they were soon in trouble and slumped to 55 for 7 before skipper Jedd Whittington steadied the innings with a face-saving knock of 42, including eight fours. The home team were all out for 147, however, off 33 overs and Heathcoat knocked off the runs for the loss of just three wickets. ◆UPLYME & Lyme Regis 2nd X1
won the toss at Woodbury & Newton St Cyres but fell well short with the bat, being skittled out for a meagre 51 runs. Only openers Eddie Clarke (19) and Ben Jones (11) reached double figures in a dismal batting display which included five ducks. The home team knocked off the runs in just 11 overs for the loss of three wickets taken by Gabriel Maltby, Brian Rattenbury and Ben Jones.
Encouraging start for Seasiders in pre-season friendlies
BEN Vine - “on fire” according to manager Gerard Hitchcock
LYME Regis 1st team’s new manager Gerard Hitchcock is pleased with how his side has performed in their first preseason friendlies. Against “the old enemy” Axminster Town last week, the Seasiders’ had their first run-out after the start of pre-season training and Hitchcock saw enough in a competitive 2-2 draw to convince him that his side will more than hold its own in the Devon & Exeter League Premier division, the highest standard in which Lyme has ever played, this coming season. The Tigers compete in the South West Peninsular League, a level above Lyme, although the side fielded against the Seasiders by new joint manager Josh Stunell contained only a few players likely to play first team football. Stunnel has joined the Axminster club from Sidmouth Town and is likely to bring a number of the Vikings’ players with him.
It was an entertaining game, nonetheless, with Lyme opening the scoring though Ben Turner, a former Axminster player, and then taking a 2-1 lead after the Tigers’ had equalised through another Ben Vine wonder goal. Last season’s hat-trick hero in Lyme’s Grandisson Cup run steamed down the right flank and unleashed a shot from 25 yards into the top corner, confirming what an influential presence he will have on Lyme’s first foray into Premier football. A 2-2 scoreline was a fair interpretation of how the game went with both sides playing some attractive football. Lyme hit the post on two occasions, one from Fred Parsons with just the keeper to beat, and Lyme’s glove man Will Meech had to pull off a couple of brilliant saves to keep the Tigers at bay. This was followed by an excellent 1-0 victory at Somerset Senior side Coombe St Nicholas.
The Seasiders had numerous chances in the first half but it was that man again – Ben Vine – who got the all important goal, another screamer from 30 yards out. Vine scored a brilliant individual effort in Lyme’s 2-2 draw against South West Peninsular side Axminster Town and manager Gerard Hitchcock described him as “being on fire” after this game. Hitchcock was particularly pleased with his make-shift back four with an average age of 19 – Cam Fowler, Kingsley Wellman, Robbie Fowler and Cody Bowditch. They were up against a striker with Western League experience who, according to the Lyme boss, “didn’t get a look in”. ◆ The Devon & Exeter Premier Division has been reduced to 15 teams after the news that Newton St Cyres had withdrawn their first team.
SPORTING Chance is the latest local business to offer its support to Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club’s urgent fundraising appeal. A campaign was recently launched to raise £4,000 to purchase a roller for the cricket field in Uplyme, which has been described as essential to the future operation of the club. Ownership of the cricket pavilion has further complicated the 132-year-old club’s financial difficulties, and it was announced last month that it was in danger of closing if urgent funds could not be raised. Children’s coaching company Sporting Chance, run by Lyme Regis sportsman Mark Bailey, has organised two cricket courses for 5-12 year olds over the summer to raise funds for the club. The courses will take place on Wednesday, August 8 and Wednesday, August 23 from 12noon to 3pm at Uplyme cricket field, costing £5 per child. Children will receive training in all aspects of the game, including fielding, batting, bowling and will play mini matches and competitions for prizes. Those taking part will require clothes for all weathers, plenty to drink, a snack and plenty of energy. For further details or to book a place email Mark at mark@sportingchancesw.co.uk Speaking on the potential closure of the cricket club, Mr Bailey said: “This would be a travesty and a huge loss to local sport and the community, so we at Sporting Chance are trying to do a little to help. All proceeds will go towards the cricket club.” Other local businesses and organisations have also been keen to show their support for the club, including California Fitness, Lyme Regis Regatta & Carnival Committee and the Talbot Arms in Uplyme. Other fundraising activities planned include an auction at Lyme Regis Football Club on August 18 and a player’s reunion dinner, also at the football club, on August 23 with comedian Jimmy Quinn as the guest speaker. Tickets for the dinner are available from Philip Evans on 07796 951991.
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