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The Rifles heading to Lyme Regis on sponsored walk MORE than 200 veterans, military service personnel and supporters will be arriving in Lyme Regis on Sunday, September 19 as they complete a 50-mile sponsored walk from Lulworth Cove. The Jurassic Coast March will raise funds and awareness for The Rifles Regiment – Care for Casualties and PTSD. REPORT, PAGE 3
Triple award for young Lyme Regis butcher AWARD-WINNING Dan Bolton of Lyme Regis Butchers has done it again, winning three gold prizes in the first phase of the Taste of the West Product Awards. REPORT, PAGE 2
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THE Jurassic Coast has been named as one of seven Natural Wonders of the UK by experts at the Royal Geographical Society. The 95-mile coastal World Heritage Site extends from Exmouth in Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset and was selected on the basis of its globally unique geology which attracts thousands of fossil-hunting visitors a year. See page 8 for full report. Photo by Richard Austin
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LYME REGIS MUSEUM PAYS TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEER AND LIFE-LONG VISITOR A POLICE investigation has been launched following the death of a trustee of Lyme Regis Museum and regular visitor to the town.
It was announced this week that museum trustee Paul Mason, 52, died tragically following an alleged assault in central London. He had visited Lyme Regis since childhood and had a home in the town.
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Museum director David Tucker broke the news to fellow trustees and a tribute was posted on the museum website. The tribute read as follows: “The trustees of Lyme Regis sadly announce the tragic death of much respected trustee Paul Mason. “Although a trustee for little more than two
years, Paul made valuable contributions to the governance of the museum and played an active part in marking the museum’s centenary. “Paul was a successful international banker and was UK CEO for Qatar National Bank. Alongside his work with our museum, he also volunteered too to support Save The Children Fund, Adventure Ashram, MNDA and the CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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AWARD-WINNING Dan Bolton of Lyme Regis Butchers has done it again, winning three gold prizes in the first phase of the Taste of the West Product Awards. Dan is now known as one of the best sausage-makers in the country, having previously competed in the Young Butcher of the Year finals and Champion of Champions Sausage finals.
Some of his latest creations, including his lamb and mint burger, pork and black pudding sausage, and traditional pork sausage have won him gold awards from Taste of the West. You can order Dan’s awardwinning produce at www.lymeregisbutchers.co.uk or pop into the Lyme Regis Butchers store in Broad Street.
THE Lyme Regis and Axminster communities have been left shocked by the sudden death of popular former footballer Adam Bounds, aged 41. Adam grew up in Axminster and was educated at the Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis but lived in Bristol where he worked. As a youngster Adam played football for Axminster Town and Uplyme FC. He is the son of Les Bounds, a former chairman at Axminster Town and now a trustee at the Tiger Way complex. Adam is also survived by a brother and a young son, Owen. Adam’s father said the family had been overwhelmed by hundreds of messages with many more on social media, and he thanked all those for their kindness. Adam was extremely popular in social circles in Axminster and in Lyme Regis, where he had a large circle of friends, and many have paid tribute to his zest for life on social media. In particular, he enjoyed returning to Lyme Regis for summer events such as Lifeboat Week. It is believed he died from a brain haemorrhage but a post mortem was required because he recently had a COVID-19 jab. Adam’s funeral service will be held at the Minster Church in Axminster at 11am on Friday, June 18.
Social distancing regulations will be observed in church but arrangements will be made for mourners to stand outside. Following the service, cremation will be held for family members at the East Devon Crematorium at Whimple with family flowers only. Donations will go to the RNLI in Lyme Regis as Lifeboat Week was one of Adam’s favourite events. His father commented: “Adam loved that week catching up with his school friends and the many friends he had in Lyme, Axminster and surrounding area.” Those who wish to pay their last respects to Adam are invited to the wake at Axminster Town Football Club where COVID restrictions will also be strictly observed.
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Museum pays tribute to ‘knowledgable and good humoured’ trustee CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE Cystic Fibrosis Trust. "Paul regularly visited Lyme since his childhood. His wisdom, knowledge and good humour will be much missed by all at the museum. “Our thoughts are very much with Paul’s family and friends.” The Metropolitan Police has not commented further on the case.
THE Rifles marched through Lyme Regis in September 2018 to mark the centenary of the end of the First World War (photo by Richard Austin)
Police identify woman who drowned off Lyme Regis as Axminster nurse
The Rifles heading to Lyme Regis on sponsored walk IT was October 2018 when The Rifles last marched through Lyme Regis, and now they are set to visit again – but on a march of a very different kind! More than 200 veterans, military service personnel and supporters will be arriving in Lyme Regis on Sunday, September 19 as they complete a 50-mile sponsored walk from Lulworth Cove. The Jurassic Coast March will raise funds and awareness for The Rifles Regiment – Care for Casualties and PTSD. After arriving in the town, the walkers are set to gather at Lyme Regis Football Club for refreshments before completing the hike to-
gether by heading down the Charmouth Road car park steps to East Cliff Walk and along the seafront to the lifeboat station. The clubhouse bar will be open and supporters are welcome to attend. Lyme Regis granted the Freedom of the Borough to the Dorset Regiment in 1945, and today is one of 12 towns in Dorset which has granted Freedom to its successor regiment, The Rifles. The county regiment marched through the town with full band and bugles in September 2018 as part of commemorations to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
POLICE have identified a woman who drowned off Lyme Regis as local nurse Lesley Stevens. Lesley, aged 63, from Membury, East Devon, was found in the water one mile east of Lyme Regis at 10.30am on Monday, April 19, having left her home at 7am that morning. Her body was recovered by the lifeboat crew and a Dorset County Coroner has determined the cause of her death to be drowning. Lesley had lived in the village of Membury, near Axminster, for 18 years. Prior to this, she lived in Seaton having moved to East Devon from Kent. Lesley worked as a staff nurse within the Community Care Team at Axminster Hospital. Police identified her in an effort to find her next of kin and it is understood that a niece has since come forward.
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Lyme Regis gardens to light up with messages for loved ones WELDMAR Hospicecare is introducing a brand new way to remember a loved one this summer, whether they were cared for by the charity or not. Installations of ‘Memory Jars’, powered by solar panels, will be on display in Lyme Regis, Sherborne and Weymouth this July and August, which will contain handwritten notes featuring memories of people who continue to be missed. Messages for the Memory Jars can be submitted at weld-hospice.org.uk, along with a donation for the charity.
Horticultural society releases schedule ahead of return of its summer show THE Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society has now released a schedule for its Summer Flower and Produce Fair to be held at Uplyme Village Hall and King George V playing field on Saturday, July 10 from 1pm to 5pm. The schedule details the 115 classes that people can enter and gives the full programme of events and is available at Uplyme Stores, Raymonds Hill Post Office and Ginger Beer in Lyme Regis.
AFTER months of campaigning, West Dorset MP Chris Loder has succeeded in convincing the government to ban live animal exports. The ban will come as part of the Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill, which was introduced to parliament on Tuesday. It follows Mr Loder’s successful Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Bill, which increases maximum sentences for the worst offenders to five years in prison and received Royal Assent earlier this year. Mr Loder said: “I am delighted that the government heard my numerous calls in the House of Commons and in my consultation submission to finally ban this horrendous practice. “EU rules meant we couldn’t ban these before but I have been pressing the government to make the
change now that we can.” Mr Loder, a fourth generation farmer, added: “No decent, caring farmer wants to load their animals onto lorries knowing that they might travel thousands of miles by land or sea. “I know how much care my parents put into looking after their cows, so I know how concerned farmers are about the welfare of their animals. Live animal exports need to stop, and I am so pleased they will be banned.” Following his successes in increasing sentencing for animal welfare offences and banning live animal exports, Mr Loder will be turning his attention to stop the inhumane practice of non-stunned slaughter.
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What do we love about the British seaside? RESEARCH by hotel booking platform Hoo has revealed that, when it comes to the British seaside, holidaymakers are still drawn by the traditional features of sun, sea, sand and fish and chips. Hoo looked at what the most popular attractions were when it comes to seaside destinations, what visitors like to eat and the best activities while by the beach – and Lyme Regis can offer all the most popular answers, including beaches, an arcade and plenty of places to eat and drink.
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Dorset Police Chief Bingo nights return Constable to retire to Woodmead Halls DORSET Police’s Chief Constable James Vaughan has announced plans to retire from policing in the autumn of 2021. James began his career in Wiltshire Police in 1992, working in various uniform and detective roles and moving up through the ranks. He first joined Dorset Police as Assistant Chief Constable in May 2012.
HAVING been put on hold for more than a year, the popular Lyme Regis Community Bingo nights returned this month. All are welcome to the bingo nights, held every Thursday evening at the Woodmead Halls, doors open 7.30pm for eyes down at 8pm. Books cost £1 each with great cash prizes.
THEY said it’s going to be a record-breaking summer for UK holiday resorts, and if the heaving half term was anything to go by, they weren’t wrong. The week kicked off with a scorching Bank Holiday weekend, with Lyme Regis’ own Jazz Jurassica paving the way for the return of live music festivals. I had a great weekend watching the free music sessions on Theatre Square and hanging out with the team from Lyme Bay Radio as we provided full media coverage of the event (see pages 12 and 13 for photos). Towards the end of the half term holiday I escaped the crowds by heading to London (yes, it’s busier here than the capital these days!) for a few days with my brother, sister-in-law and nieces, who I hadn’t seen for almost a year. It was so wonderful to be reunited, enjoy some ‘auntie time’ and get a change of scenery. I love living in Lyme Regis but I think it’s healthy to go away from time to time, get some perspective and recharge the batteries. The furthest away I’ve been in recent months has been Seaton Tesco or Dorchester Hospital, and neither are exactly a great day out! Back in Lyme Regis, my parents and I were treated to dinner at The Pop Up Kitchen, courtesy of owner Ali McLoughlin who has just launched her own dining events, showcasing different cuisines from around the world each month. This month is Greek, which is right up my street, despite having never actually made it to Greece yet (that was supposed to be my next pre-pandemic getaway... maybe one day!). I think the concept at The Pop Up Kitchen is
brilliant with some great dining events coming up over summer, and you can read more about them on page 11. I’ve been a bit spoilt this week; as I write this I am looking forward to another dinner this evening, this time to catch up with some old work friends at Tom’s on Marine Parade – a success story that started out in The Pop Up Kitchen – and then a trip to the theatre to review the Marine Players’ ‘The Haunting of Hill House’. It’s evenings like this that I would have completely taken for granted before lockdown – friends, good food and live entertainment. Hopefully we will appreciate these simple pleasures a lot more from now on. On Monday we should find out if restrictions will be eased further as planned on June 21, allowing us to enjoy even more of those things we took for granted. I’m keeping my fingers crossed, not least because I’m organising Lyme Regis Sausage & Cider Festival at the football club on July 3 and we’re really relying on Boris giving us the green light. It’s been a tense few weeks watching the experts and politicians go back and forth on the news – I think by Monday I’ll barely be able to watch!
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SUNDAY Times million-copy bestselling author Erin Kelly will be in conversation with Sarah Hilary, winner of the Theakston’s Old Peculiar Crime Novel of the Year, in the garden of Lyme Regis Bookshop on Saturday, June 26 from 6pm. They will be discussing their new novels, Kelly’s ‘Watch Her Fall’ and Hilary’s ‘Fragile’, in an event organised by Lyme Crime, Dorset’s new crime and thriller festival. Tickets are available at www.lymebookshop.com/shop/dancing-with-danger-event-ticket
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T was the late Victor Homyer - fisherman, councillor and former mayor - who described the seafront and beach area as “Lyme’s shop window”. And he wasn’t wrong.
Lyme’s tiny streets have a quaintness admired by many - but it is to the Marine Parade and Cobb that the masses flock. We are fortunate also to have two other beaches - Church Beach (Back Beach to us locals) and Monmouth Beach - for those who prefer a bit of peace and quiet. A perfect solution to cater for all. Lyme is also fortunate to have one of the safest beaches along the south coast and in recent times a joint effort by Lyme Regis Town Council and Dorset Council to keep the parade and beach in pristine condition has won many plaudits. To date this summer, however, Lyme’s main beach is not looking in such fine fettle, as was pointed out to me by at least three traders when I went for a stroll along the prom before escaping to London for the weekend to see my granddaughters. When I was mayor (here he goes again!), I was given a bit of good advice by a former First Citizen never go west of the Marine Parade clock if you want to avoid the wrath of those with business interests down the West End, especially during the summer months
when tempers tend to get frayed more often. As I gingerly passed one popular attraction, hoping not to be recognised, I was suddenly harangued (maybe that’s a bit strong) by someone who has spent many a summer earning a crust on the seafront. “Oi, can’t your paper do something about this bloody beach? It’s a bloody disgrace.” “Write to the council,” I shouted back. “No bloody good, they never reply,” came the retort. “Ok then, I’ll write to them and see what reply I get.” “Good luck with that,” says he with just a hint of sarcasm. I spoke to others. The big complaint is the state of the beach. In past, non-epidemic summers, the beach is re-profiled after a bashing by the winter storms and swept several times a week by the town council tractor. Early in the morning it always looks in perfect condition as Lyme wakes up to another manic day, as the visitors arrive early to book their spaces having driven around town eight times to find a parking space, sometimes even before the shops are open. So I contacted the council to see what had changed this year and got an immediate response from the Mayor, Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE: He said: “The beach profiling is undertaken by Dorset Council, or-
One of the busier days on Lyme’s front beach. We can expect many more this summer
ganised through the harbourmaster. This was done earlier this year but subsequent storms left the beach unlevel again. “The town council tractor could not access the beach while the profiling work was required and the harbourmaster organised further profiling last week. “Normal beach cleaning will commence from Friday, and on three mornings a week, as normal for this time of year. This is in-
creased to a daily service in the six weeks of summer.” The town has quietened down a bit after the Bank Holiday, as always, and the council now has the chance to sort out these and others issues the traders have before the three key holiday months. There is no doubt that Lyme is in for a bumper year - some businesses reported their best ever week during half-term. If the council takes my advice,
which they won’t, I would invite a couple of traders to sit on the tourism committee as ex-officio members in a bid to build a relationship with our elected representatives, assuming the committee is going to meet more often than it has during the pandemic. It’s been done before, not with a great deal of success, but these are different times and I think it could be beneficial for both sides.
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NEXT year Lyme, along with the rest of the nation, will celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. The town council will be putting £8,000 aside and working with Jazz Jurassica, the jazz festival, to celebrate the occasion. Lyme did itself proud in 2012 when the Queen celebrated her Diamond Jubilee with the most comprehensive programme of events in Dorset. Some of you will remember taking part in the town parade, which most of Lyme’s organisations supported. I organised for two Chelsea Pensioners to be our guests for the weekend and I will never forget when the two of them, resplendent in their scarlet uniforms, joined the procession at the Royal Lion Hotel just as the band struck up ‘Boys Of The Old Brigade’. The crowd went wild. The procession ended up on the parade when Honoured Citizen Badges were pre-
sented to representatives of organisations that had gone that extra mile, as so many do in Lyme. One of the most enjoyable events during the weekend was the community lunch at the Woodmead Halls, attended by well over 100 people who enjoyed a traditional Sunday lunch in a convivial atmosphere. The Lyme Regis branch of Cancer Research UK, of which I am chairman, is planning to reprise this event on Sunday, July 18. Like all charities, Cancer Research UK has been hit hard by the pandemic with donations and fundraising down by more than £50million. This year the Lyme branch was planning one event a month in a bid to raise £10,000, which would have got us somewhere near the £200,000 mark since we formed in 2008. We started the year well, raising about
£2,000 in January and February, but have not been able to continue with planned events throughout lockdown. So to get back in the swing of things again, we are organising a ‘Welcome Back’ Sunday lunch at the Woodmead Halls. Tickets are starting to sell well so make sure you don’t miss out. As well as a splendid roast beef dinner there will be lots of spot prizes and surprises. It’s a chance for the people of Lyme to get together again and celebrate our good fortune that we have come through these most difficult days without our spirit broken. To book tickets see the advertisement on page 15. Children will be welcome. If you want more details please feel free to call me on 07796 951991.
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COVID-19: The latest on local coronavirus figures
Coronavirus cases in Dorset remain steady but residents warned of national increase THE total number of confirmed coronavirus cases across Dorset remained at 48 last week – the same figure as the previous week – but residents have ben told they should be vigilant as cases begin to increase nationally. In the latest update on June 4, it was reported that there were 14 confirmed coronavirus cases in the Dorset Council area, compared to 19 the previous week, and 34 in the Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch (BCP) area, compared to 29. This means the case rate per 100,000 people stood at 3.7 in the Dorset Council area, compared to 5.0 on May 28, and 8.6 in the BCP area, compared to 7.3. There are currently four COVID-19 patients in hospital beds across Dorset, compared to five in the last update on May 28. Up to 30 May, 872,800 doses of COVID vaccinations had been administered to people in Dorset. A spokesperson for Public Health Dorset said: “Case rates remain low in the Dorset Council and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council areas this week. “However, nationally we are seeing cases start to increase so we must remain vigilant to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Dorset.
“The best way to protect yourself and others is to continue to follow the rules on hands, face, space and fresh air, do twice weekly rapid tests and get both doses of the vaccine when it’s offered to you. “Routine testing is really important when cases are low. If everyone takes part in regular rapid testing, we can find and isolate cases in people without symptoms, preventing them from unknowingly spreading the virus. “As restrictions have been eased and we start to socialise more with others, regular testing helps protect your friends, family and everyone you come into contact with in your day to day life. “If you’ve been vaccinated, you should do regular testing as there’s a chance you could still catch and spread COVID-19. “If you develop any symptoms of COVID-19, don’t use a rapid lateral flow test. Book a PCR test online or by calling 119 and self-isolate with your household whilst you wait for the result. “You should do this even if you develop mild symptoms (a new, continuous cough, a high temperature or a loss or change in your sense of taste or smell).” COVID case numbers in the local area continue to remain very low, with fewer than three
NEWS FROM CITIZENS ADVICE INCREASING numbers of private tenants are turning to Citizens Advice for help, as the protections put in place for renters during the pandemic come to an end. Citizens Advice’s online housing advice has been viewed more than two million times in the first four months of the year. In England, the ban on most bailiff-enforced evictions came to an end on Monday, May 31, while the notice period landlords need to give their tenants is reduced from six to four months. Citizens Advice data shows: • Eviction issues from tenants in private rented accommodation have increased by 17 per cent comparing January - April 2021 versus 2020. • Requests for help with all problems in the private rented sector including disrepair have increased by 36 per cent. • Almost one in 10 private renters (over 350,000 tenants) are behind on their rent. • Average rent arrears have risen by 24 per cent from £730 in November 2020 to £907 in April 2021. Common questions: • If a tenant is issued with a notice seeking possession by their landlord, what should they do? The first thing is to get some advice about whether the notice is valid. A landlord notice doesn’t automatically mean an eviction can go ahead. If the landlord doesn’t follow the process to the letter of the law, tenants may be able to successfully fight an eviction. If that’s not possible, a court may make an order for possession. Only when the date set for possession by the court has passed, can the landlord apply for bailiffs to carry out an eviction. • What should tenants do if they’ve already received a notice that an eviction will be carried out by bailiffs? There were some circumstances in which evictions were allowed to take place while the ban was in place - including more than six months of rent arrears. But if you are being
evicted due to one of these reasons, you will still get 14 days’ notice. Kiara’s story Kiara, came to Citizens Advice for help when her employer made her redundant. She has been applying for many jobs, so far without success. She is a lone parent with three young children. Kiara said: “When I told my landlord that I was no longer working they said that they would not be able to renew my tenancy as I no longer earned enough to cover the rent. “Universal Credit caps the amount that is paid, so I would always be in arrears. I later received a Section 21 notice to leave the property.” Kiara was signposted to her local council for homelessness help and eventually was able to secure emergency accommodation before finding somewhere to live permanently. Citizens Advice fears that, with the ban on evictions coming to an end, stories like Kiara’s will become more common. Dame Clare Moriarty, chief executive of Citizens Advice, said: “Next week, the sticking plaster applied to the English private rented sector during the pandemic will be ripped off. Ending the eviction ban puts thousands of renters at risk of losing their home. “The government should put in place a system of grants and government-backed loans for renters in England who are still financially struggling because of COVID-19. “The lack of security renters in England will face from Monday is a symptom of a longer term problem where tenants can be evicted without cause. “The government has committed to ending no-fault evictions and it’s vital this is urgently enshrined in law in their forthcoming reforms to the private rented sector. " Bridport & District Citizens Advice offers comprehensive advice on housing, benefits and other issues. Telephone freephone 0800 144 8848 or send an email using the contact form on the website www.bridportca.org.uk
cases recorded across Lyme Regis, Charmouth and the Marshwood Vale in the seven-day period up until June 4. In small areas where there are fewer three cases, full data is not given as to protect the identity of individuals. Case numbers have remained ‘fewer than three’ since early March. There were also fewer than three cases in every surrounding area as of June 4, including Uplyme, Kilmington & Colyton; Axminster;
Seaton; Burton Bradstock & Chideock; Bridport North; and Bridport South & West Bay. In fact, the closest areas where three or more cases were recorded were St James’ Park & Hoopern (3 cases) and Wonford & St Loye's (5), in Exeter, to the west, and Blandford Outer & Tarrants (4), in Blandford Forum, Swanage (4), and Hamworth east (5), in Poole, to the east. You can find out more details on COVID case numbers in your local area at https://coronavirus.data.gov.uk/
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Jurassic Coast named one of UK’s Seven Natural Wonders THE Jurassic Coast has been named as one of seven Natural Wonders of the UK by experts at the Royal Geographical Society in partnership with outdoor brand Merrell. The 95-mile coastal World Heritage Site extends from Exmouth in Devon to Old Harry Rocks in Dorset and was selected on the basis of its globally unique geology. The rocks display an almost continuous sequence of the Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods – the only place on Earth that such a record exists. The Jurassic Coast was also chosen for inclusion based on the outstanding contribution it has made to the study of Earth Sciences over the past 300 years. The other six wonders on the list are Pistyll Rhaedar in Wales, Loch Coruisk and the Cuillins in Scotland, Wastwater in the Lake District, Dovedale in the Peak District, the Needles just off the Isle of Wight and another geological World Heritage Site – the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland. Jurassic Coast Trust CEO Lucy Culkin said: “We are delighted that the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site has been recognised by RGS as one of the seven wonders of the UK – we certainly think it is. “The coast is steeped in 185 million years of history, revealing hidden stories through its geological, palaeontological and social history stories and discoveries. “People come to the coast today for the same reasons they have done so for generations before them – to discover fossils which give us a peek into the world during the Mesozoic era, to experience the 95 miles of natural coastline, whether they want to walk, run or just stop to take in the outstanding natural land and seascapes, to study and pursue careers, and to be part of
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a legacy, which under the UN convention, spans beyond the realms of borders and nations. “We are proud to be the organisation responsible for protecting the Jurassic Coast and look forward to welcoming new and longstanding visitors to the coast this summer, so they too can find their special place.”
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EXPLORING 100 YEARS AT LYME REGIS MUSEUM Life at the Tip ONE of Lyme Regis Museum’s most unusual displays comprises some of the weird and wonderful things that have been found in the Lyme Regis tip. More seasoned readers will remember the tip, which was situated off Spittles Lane, to the east of the town and finally closed in 1974. In photos of Lyme, evidence of the tip can sometimes be seen as a trail of smoke rising into the sky. As local people and fossil hunters know, rubbish from the tip is often found beyond Church Cliff having eroded onto the beach from the cliffs above. Although they were dangerous places, ‘old school’ tips were great fun for kids in the past. I remember in the early 1970s scrambling down steep earth banks and playing in the hazardous wrecks of rusting and twisted cars. Pretty stupid behaviour in hindsight. Our tip collection has built up from the finds people have dropped off after hunting for fossils. The vast majority of the objects are likely to be post 1945. Several military cap badges have turned up, included two for the Essex Regiment. We’ve also discovered a pre-war, German police medal awarded by the Nazis. One can only assume someone’s badge and medal collection was discarded. The material really is diverse, including fragments of crockery from the Alexandra Hotel; an 18th century horseshoe; a ridged, blue cobalt poison bottle; and a fragment of false tooth and gum, probably made of resin and porcelain. It’s surprising that we don’t find more false teeth on the
beach, as late as 1968, 79 per cent of Britons over the age of 65 had no natural teeth. There also seems to be a significant number of Marmite bottles which must have been the consequence of the 50 per cent of people who can stomach it! Our geologists have discovered fossils on the beach amongst the rubbish that are 200 million years older than anything that lived in our warm, Jurassic seas. The solution is obvious, at some stage a fossil collection was discarded in the tip at the top of the cliff and over the years slipped down onto the beach. Either that or someone was trying to confuse our team. But it’s not the most unusual object the beach has produced. In 2012, my first summer in Lyme, I met a man walking up Broad Street. My blood ran cold when I saw what he was carrying. He reassured me that he knew it was a Mills Bomb, the standard hand grenade of the British Army for over 50 years and he’d been in the Swedish Army for 20 years. His find was obviously lacking a fuse and had been converted into a crude money box and still had a pre-decimal penny wedged inside it. I know who now owns the grenade, and I have hopes that the current owner will give it to the museum. Lyme’s tip has even made it to national TV. Back in the noughties the TV series ‘Coast’ ran a feature on Lyme’s tip. David Tucker Director, Lyme Regis Museum
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Caddy celebrates 60th on the golf course FORMER Lyme Regis Golf Club captain Lee Caddy was surprised with a classic golf day tournament to celebrate his 60th birthday. Organised by partner Lynnette Ravenscroft and his golfing buddies, the event saw and family and friends turn out to watch Lee tee off at the start of a fun packed day. The winner of the Stableford competion was Colin Baker with 42 points. He picked up a £60 golf voucher, Champagne and the Caddy Classic Trophy. Lee came third and his good friend Graham Paterson presented him with his prize. Also in the running was Bob Taylor in second place, Matt Brotherton for longest drive and Dave Clark for nearest the hole.
Lots of other fun prizes were awarded as well as a free raffle as a small thank you for all the charity raffles the golfers, family and friends had supported during Lee’s year as club captain; they couldn't have been more generous, helping Lee raise more than £20,000 for the Fortuneswell Cancer Unit at Dorchester Hospital. The highlight to the day, along with the glorious weather and barbecue, was Lee's first hug in 18 months with his son Jonathan. Lynnette commented: “It was just lovely to have a near normal day after the last year of lockdowns. Lee would just like to say a big thank to everyone for making his 60th so special.”
BIRTHDAY boy Lee Caddy (second from right), pictured with his brother Russell (right), son Jonathan (second from left) and nephew Adam
LEE Caddy with his brother Russell, nephew Adam and friend Tim Daniels
LEE presented prizes to his friends after a golfing tournament, including Steve Thirlwell (above left) and Graham Paterson (above right)
LEE with partner Lynnette Ravenscroft who organised the celebrations
BROTHERS Lee and Russell Caddy celebrate
A HIGHLIGHT of the day - Lee was able to hug his son Jonathan for the first time in 18 months
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Food from around the world at The Pop Up Kitchen - Lyme Regis’ culinary success story I
HAVE been a huge fan of the concept at The Pop Up Kitchen in Lyme Regis since it opened in 2018 – always bringing something different to the town’s eating out scene and encouraging diners to ‘try something new’.
Ali McLoughlin of Dottie Kitchen opened the premises at the top of Broad Street, inviting local chefs and producers to use the space to host events and show off their culinary talents. It has gone on to become a launchpad for some of the most successful restaurants in the area. Pop Up Kitchen alumni include the BBC’s ‘Great British Menu’ star Harriet Mansell, whose Robin Wylde restaurant just a few yards away in Silver Street is often booked solid. She is now preparing to open a second premises in the town next month – wine bar Lilac in Broad Street. Chef Tom Robinson has also gone on to open his own successful restaurant, Tom’s, on Marine Parade, and Joel Gostling and Andy Tyrell, who ran the Goose & Badger Pop Up last
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year, went on to open a popular burger takeaway during lockdown and have now taken over Soulshine Café in Bridport. Annie Coplestone and Carlotta Paolieri of the Monmouth Table, who saw success with their fish tapas nights – one of the Pop Up’s first offerings – have now opened The Monmouth Pantry right next door. And now Ali is giving it a try herself, hosting her own Dottie Kitchen dining events showcasing different cuisines from around the world. Each month, Ali will be cooking up a set menu from a different country, starting this month with Greek. This flavoursome menu is perfect for sharing with friends and family, catching up after a long few months in lockdown and soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of The Pop Up Kitchen. Following a welcome drink, nibbles included Greek pitta bread and olives with melitzanosalata (aubergine dip) and tirokaften (feta dip), followed by a meze starter of tiropitakia (spinach
and feta parcels), chickpea kefta, grilled halloumi with pomegranate molasses and tzatziki. The main was sumptuous freerange chicken souvlaki (or aubergine souvlaki for vegetarians), with lemon and garlic potatoes, slow-roasted Mediterranean vegetables and a colourful Trill Farm salad. Dessert was a choice of Baboo Gelato ice creams or sorbets served with various liquors – and all for a set price of £35 per head. Ali will be taking on Turkish in July, Mexican in August, Portuguese in September, Thai in October, French in November and will finish the year with good old British fayre in December. Meanwhile, the Pop Up is now also playing host to Bowl Cut every Thursday night, with the £35 set menu focussing on Chinese handpulled noodles, and Tortilla Cantina every Friday during the summer season from July 2, serving authentic Mexican food using only the best local ingredients, as well as importing produce from Mexico. For specific dates and details on how to book, or how you can hire The Pop Up Kitchen for your own events, visit www.thepopup.kitchen
DELICIOUS Greek cuisine produced by Ali McLoughlin of Dottie Kitchen, now serving different foods from around the world at The Pop Up Kitchen in Broad Street, Lyme Regis
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LYME Regis welcomed a step back to ‘normality’ over the May Bank Holiday weekend, with crowds soaking up the sunshine and enjoying the return of live music. Jazz Jurassica – thought to be the first live music festival to go ahead in the country since the easing of lockdown restrictions – hosted a packed four-day programme of entertainment. The event was this year based on Theatre Square to allow for COVID regulations to be adhered to. As well as ticketed events on the square and inside the Marine Theatre, festival-goers enjoyed three free afternoon sessions showing off some of the best musical talent from the region. The festival also included buskers on the seafront and live DJ-ing from the team at Lyme Bay Radio, as well as a number of food stalls along Marine Parade and Gun Cliff Walk, where crowds were kept entertained by the festival’s T-Rex mascot Jazzy T. Jazz Jurassica organiser Julie Sheppard said the event had been blessed with good weather and an incredible standard on musical talent. She thanked Lyme Regis Town Council and its officers and staff for their help over the weekend. Many of those attending commented on how good it was to see life getting back to normal following the pandemic and people out enjoying themselves again. The sunny Bank Holiday weekend and half term than followed attracted some of the biggest crowds ever seen in Lyme Regis, as the town gears up for what could be a recordbreaking summer with the ‘staycation’ being favoured over international travel. Meanwhile Jazz Jurassica is planning a programme of live gigs at the Marine Theatre - see page 16 for details.
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History society reprints leaflet to help visitors explore Charmouth
CHARMOUTH Local History Society has republished its free leaflet for visitors, called ‘Discover of Charmouth Village’. With the help of Charmouth Traders, which funded the whole printing of the leaflet, this free, eight-page leaflet with map is free from any business in Charmouth, from shops on The Street to guest houses. The leaflet is a guide to more than 25 historical houses in Charmouth and their importance, from King Charles II and The Abbots House, to Jane Austen’s stay at the Coach and Horses. Other notable village connections include G.K. Chesterton, Florence Nightingale, Conan Doyle and Rider Haggard, and James Harrison who in 1858 lived in the village and, being a keen fossil collector, sent specimens to Professor Richard Owen who named the Scelidosaurous Harrisonii after him. Helen Parker, chair of Charmouth Local ■ CHARMOUTH Stores has been refused permission for new condenser units on a flat roof above its storeroom. Some neighbours had objected to the application with concerns raised about possible noise, while others supported it saying the shop had been “a real credit to our community and have provided excellent support during the recent crisis”. The business said the condenser units were needed for new chiller and freezer boxes. The Stores, in The Street, had also asked Dorset Council for permission to demolish two sheds in the garden, putting 10 solar panels in the same area with another 20 solar panel on the roof of a maisonette above the shop. The power generated would partially have been used to power the new units. In its initial comments the parish council said it was concerned about the potential increase in noise, saying: “The proposed installation will adversely, greatly impact on the visual setting of Stanley House as well as (to a lesser extent) Rupert House.” A supporting letter from agents for The Stores told Dorset Council: “Charmouth Stores provides a valuable service to the community. The existing flat roof features two existing condensing fans screened behind fencing. “Any negative impact of installing solar panels would be offset by the reduction in carbon emissions, offsetting the need to purchase peak time electricity from the grid, puts unused rooftop space to good use, and helps to insulate from future electricity price fluctuations.” Noise assessment reports were commissioned during the year-long planning process but their conclusions, which claimed only a low or zero impact on neighbouring properties, was not accepted by Dorset Council’s environmental health team. In the decision notice Dorset Council said: “Having regard to the lack of robust evidence to prove that the condenser units will not result in significant noise nuisance to neighbouring properties, it is considered that this scheme has an unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity.” ■ UPLYME Parish Council has three vacancies following the death of Brian Mason and the recent resignations of Becky Turner and Dave Ostler. The council has just filled another vacancy, caused by the resignation of John Duffin, by coopting Paul Oakley. If you would be interested in becoming a parish councillor, you can find out more about the role by contacting parish clerk Anne-Marie Bates on clerk@uplymeparishcouncil.org, or call 07413 947 067.
History Society, said: “We new the leaflet with map was popular encouraging a walk around the village purely because we ran out by the end of the summer of 2020. “So after many requests for more I contacted Phil Triton of Charmouth Traders for help and they stepped in and funded a reprint of 2,000 copies. “It is amazing; Charmouth is more than a beach, it is a thriving village with a long history. The strong sense of community is exemplified by the continuous support of Charmouth Traders.” Jane Austen said in her novel ‘Persuasion’ : “Charmouth, with its high grounds and extensive sweeps of country and still more it sweet retired bay, backed by dark cliffs, where fragments of low rock among the sands make it the happiest spot for watching the flow of the tide, for sitting in unwearied contemplation.”
Scouts enjoy shooting practice
MEMBERS of the 1st Lym Valley Scout Group, base din Uplyme, sharpened up their shooting and archery skills at a centre just outside of Moretonhampstead, on the edge Dartmoor, during a day away. Scout leader Dave Wareham said: “We’ve been stuck doing activities in Uplyme for over a year now on and off and at last we’ve been able to go out and about. “We’ve camped and done shooting before at Budleigh Farm, so it was good fun to go back and take some of the Scouts on a great day out.” The Scouts spent the day learning how to shoot safely, improving their technique and co-ordination. The end result being that all of the Scouts learned new skills and picked up new confidence as well. There was also the opportunity to do some archery, with the troop being able to use their new archery kit for the first time.
The trip also served a dual purpose as it allowed leader Dave, the group’s range officer, to renew his qualification. This will allow the group to continue offering target shooting to its members for many years to come. Dave said: “It’s a great relief to have everything all signed off such that we can carry on offering this different activity to the kids. “Young people today want do give everything a go, and being able to offer them something that they might not get the chance to normally do is quite rewarding.” The troop have had a busy summer so far, keeping fit, doing team building and giving pioneering a go, and are looking forward to being much more out and about this term with more planned, including water activities, a hike, working on their local knowledge and are looking forward to being at the Uplyme Summer Flower and Produce Fair on July 10.
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Londoner Dave joins sea-going lifeboat crew A LONDONER with no previous maritime experience has completed his training to become a sea-going volunteer member of Lyme Regis lifeboat crew. Walthamstow-born Dave Holland, 48, joined the Lyme Regis team in 2017 as shore crew and worked hard to complete the 49 training modules needed to pass out as sea-going crew. Dave, married to Maria, with three grown up children, moved to Lyme Regis in 2016 and works at Lyme Regis Butchers. He said: “It has been my dream to live by the sea. I joined the lifeboat crew to make the tea, but I really wanted to do a proper job of
being a crew member. “I think I have proved that you don’t have to have vast seagoing experience to join the lifeboat crew. The RNLI and your colleagues will teach you all you need to know. I am genuinely chuffed to be a member of a great team.” Dave’s progression was not helped by the COVID pandemic which effectively halted training for nine months. He has been permitted to take part in some 30 emergency shouts already. Volunteer lifeboat operations manager, Nick Marks, said: “It is great to see Dave complete his training under such difficult circumstances and he deserves much credit for determination and commitment.
“We are expecting a busy summer so having Dave available as fully qualified crew is especially welcome.” ■ LYME Regis lifeboat was crew launched at 7.52pm on Monday after initial reports that four people were in difficulties in the water at the entrance to Axmouth harbour. Later it was confirmed that only two people were involved and they were safely on the beach when the lifeboat crew arrived on scene at 8.02pm. To make sure no-one else was involved the lifeboat crew carried out a shoreline search and were then stood down arriving back at Lyme Regis harbour at 8.45pm.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM CONTINUING our series commemorating the anniversaries of the deaths of all Lyme Regis those who gave their lives in the Second World War, this week we remember John Goodfellow of Charmouth. With thanks to Vernon Rattenbury of the Royal British Legion for the research.
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Marathon pilates challenge raises funds for cancer charity LYME Regis resident Shelley Godwin completed 12 hours of pilates last week to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of her late husband. Starting at 7am, Shelley completed 12 hours of pilates at her home in Henry’s Way, following pre-recorded and live classes from her instructor throughout the day and finishing at 7.15pm. Shelley’s daughter Georgia also joined in from Swansea, where she is studying for her masters degree. Shelley commented: “It went really well for us yesterday despite the 3pm “wall”, when we both fancied a nap! “We are now up to £1,685 raised
so far for Pancreatic Cancer UK with more donations coming in, so moving towards the target of £3,000.” The pilates challenge was held in memory of Guy Wilkes, Shelley’s husband of 22 years and father to Georgia, Zoe and William, who died in 2012 of pancreatic cancer just six months after diagnosis. Pancreatic Cancer UK funds vital world-leading research, provides nurses for those affected and campaigns for change. You can make a donation via Shelley’s fundraising page via the website www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Shelley-Godwin
Musician, HMS Ajax, Royal Marine Band Service Service No. X1453 Born 1916 in Charmouth and died June 12 1941 in Palestine Prior to the war, John Goodfellow had qualified as a teacher of music at the Royal School of Music and was the organist at Charmouth Parish Church. John was a member of the Royal Marine Band attached to HMS Ajax and he saw much action in the Mediterranean, including the Battle of Matapan and the evacuation of Greece. After recovering from wounds received in one engagement, he unfortunately died of appendicitis. He was only 25 years old when he died. Son of John and Ada Goodfellow, of Charmouth, he is buried at the Khayat Beach War Cemetery near Haifa, Israel, grave A. E. 4. He is commemorated on the war memorial in Charmouth.
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B Sharp’s annual busking festival to return next month HAVE you missed live music? Enjoy playing music and singing on the streets? Playing piano or drums on the seafront? Watching some fantastic live music from one of B Sharp’s young performers and bands? It’s all happening in Lyme as part of local music charity B Sharp’s annual Busking Festival on Saturday, July 3. For six hours between 11am to 5pm the town will be filled with the sound of music from musicians and street artists, including B Sharp’s young performers. There will be musical workshops and activities for all ages, and B Sharp’s team of musicians and young leaders will be on hand to guide and encourage all. No matter what your level of music ability, everyone is welcome to have a go and join in the festival by the sea; play on the piano, try out the drums, join the open mic session, take part in a workshop or music session or come and busk! What’s on at the festival? ● Busking all around Lyme and the seafront, 11am – 5pm ● Welcome desk – Jubilee Pavilion on Marine Parade by the ‘Play Me’ Piano. ● Performances by B Sharp Bands – Hub
Jams, Boombox and Bridport Jams ‘Play Me’ Piano and Open Mic, Jubilee Pavilion, 11am – 5pm ● Workshops and music activities for all ages – Pop Up Choir, Song-Writing, Sound Production Ruth Cohen, B Sharp’s director, commented: “We are delighted to be able to plan the Busking Festival on the Seafront in Lyme Regis this year again, as last year the event we had to hold the event online. “The busking festival is a great event and everyone thoroughly enjoys it. We are fortunate that the festival can run as an outdoor, COVID-safe event, although we hope that social contact restrictions will be lifted in time for the festival, as planned in the government’s roadmap. “Our young musicians are really looking forward to performing again, and we can’t wait to bring everyone together for a great event.” For more information about the Busking Festival, to book your place on workshops or register for a busking spot, or to find out more about B Sharp’s music-making programmes for young musicians visit bsharp.org.uk/bsharps-busking-festival-2021/ ●
Town band is back with popular seafront concerts
LYME Regis Town Band is returning to public performances following the coronavirus pandemic and is looking forward to getting back together after a long period of enforced silence. Band members have kept in touch during lockdowns via Zoom meetings and quizzes, meeting up socially outside and two attempts at producing a piece of music which they all played separately at home. The results were skillfully knitted together by musical director David and the results were shared on the band’s Facebook page and website. Funnily enough, the band chose to play ‘Barnard Castle’ – before the Prime Minister’s then advisor Dominic Cummings made it famous – and they followed this up with ‘Amarillo’, a favourite from its seafront concerts. The band is now able to meet again for faceto-face rehearsals at the Woodmead Halls and is eager to make up for lost time. At this time of year, the band is usually putting the finishing touches to a full programme of music for its summer engagements, which
members would normally have begun practising immediately after Christmas. However, they are keen to undertake a shortened series of engagements this summer, supporting RNLI and carnival events and providing entertainment for visitors and their loyal band of local supporters on the seafront on Tuesday evenings and Sunday afternoons. A band spokesperson said: “So wish us well, put these provisional dates in your diary and watch this space. In the meantime we will work hard to make up for lost time and we will look forward to seeing everyone, back where we belong, on Marine Parade in July and August!” Dates for upcoming performances on Marine Parade by Lyme Regis Town Band are as follows: July 25 (including Lifeboat Week Songs of Praise), July 27 (Lifeboat Week concert), August 1 (Blessing of the Boats at the lifeboat station), August 3, August 10 (Regatta & Carnival Week concert), August 15, August 17, August 22, August 31.
Jazz Jurassica hosting new series of gigs at the Marine
Watch the UEFA Euros 2021 at Lyme Regis Football Club Sunday, June 13th, 2pm England v. Croa!a Friday, June 18th, 8pm England v. Scotland Tuesday, June 22nd, 8pm England v. Czech Republic Plus more fixtures to be announced ‐ check our social media!
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HOT on the heels of the successful return of its annual festival, Jazz Jurassica is launching a new season of jazz nights at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis. The first gig will be with gypsy jazz band La Vie En Rose on Thursday, June 17 at 7.30pm. La Vie en Rose play this exuberant music with a swing and joie-de-vivre. It is as fresh today as when Django Reinhardt and Stephane Grappelli first conjured it from the
back streets of Pigalle. They’ll set your toes tapping and pulses racing as they transport you to the sleazy Parisian cafes of yesteryear. Swinging guitar, hot fiddle, soulful clarinet and slaptastic bass guarantee an up-tempo evening of swinging tunes to uplift the spirits. For full details and tickets, visit the website www.ticketsource.co.uk/jazz-jurassica
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Community gardens ready for picking! LOCAL residents and businesses are now welcome to make the most of community gardens established by the Lyme Garden Growers group. The group planted herbs, vegetables and fruit in beds around the car park of St Michael’s Business Centre, off Church Street. The herbs are now ready for picking and the fruit and vegetables should be ready in a few weeks’ time. Anyone is welcome to make use of the gardens, including local restaurants. The beds were established by Lyme Garden Growers, first set up by former Lyme Regis resident Rikey Austin, with the aim of providing sustainable food sources for the local community. Although Rikey has now moved to Ireland, other members are keen to keep up her good work with new town councillor Tara Webb leading the way.
Sustainable home owners invited to open their doors THIS September, if lockdown permits, homes across West Dorset will open to showcase ways of living greener. Some of these involve technical approaches, with heat pumps, solar panels and ventilation systems; or electric cars and charging points. Others are low tech – for example, reducing waste, collecting homerainwater, made double glazing, or growing vegetables. The event is being by co-ordinated Dorset Climate Action Network and involves Turn Lyme Transition Green, Bridport, Town Green Martinstown and other communities who want to join in. Sam Wilberforce from Dorset Climate Action Network is calling for new hosts who are willing to talk about their journey to sustainable living. If you have taken steps to lower your carbon footprint, and are willing to share your expe-
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rience with others, send an email to dorsetcan@gmail.com. Your house does not have to be perfect or highly sophisticated, as long as you can inspire others to cut their resource use. Because of the uncertainties of the pandemic, booking will be tentative and subject to cancellation if the hosts do not feel it is safe or if restrictions tighten. Online tours might be possible to make sure the success continues of past events in inspiring others to take up some of these ideas.
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FISHERMAN, harbourmasters, Litter Free Coast and Sea and Odyssey Innovations have worked together to get new recycling bins in place at Weymouth, West Bay and Lyme Regis harbours. The bins are provided by Odyssey Innovations, a pioneering organisation based in the South West that has created a circular economy through recycling marine plastic. Fishermen will be placing any old lines, nets and other fishing related waste to be recycled back into things like kayaks. Bob Summerhayes of Weymouth & Portland Fishermen and Licensed Boatman’s Association explained: “Currently, our waste fishing gear is disposed into wheelie bins and taken to landfill so we are extremely pleased to know that we will now be able to recycle our old gear into new useful items and in so doing, improve our environmental impact. “We particularly want to thank Odyssey Innovation, along with Dorset Council and those that coordinated to bring this great scheme to Weymouth harbour.”
James Radcliffe, Bridport and Lyme Regis harbourmaster, added: “We are really grateful to Odyssey Innovation and Litter Free Coast and Sea for helping us set this up. “Our local fishermen have been wanting to get something like this in place for a while so we are all excited to start using it.” Odyssey Innovations will be sending all of the materials collected to be recycled and will be keeping track of the amount that Dorset fishermen recycle each year. Matilda Manley, co-ordinator for Litter Free Coast and Sea, added: “We have some brilliant fishermen in Dorset who are real custodians of the sea. “This scheme will help them do even more to help create a litter free sea locally, so we are very grateful to Odyssey Innovations for setting up and delivering this fantastic scheme for free in this area.” To find out more about Odyssey Innovations visit the website www.odysseyinnovation.com/
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Former town councillor dies in Australia, aged 90 FORMER Lyme Regis town councillor Joy Marian Street has died in Australia at the age of 90. Born in Lyme Regis in 1930, she moved to Australia with her then husband William Frank Fisher, from Uplyme, her daughter Ann and mother, Maud Smith. She and second husband Ted Street moved back to Lyme Regis in 1989 and were both elected to Lyme Regis Town Council in 1990. Joy was also instrumental in restoring the Church Tapestry, organising tapissiers to sew Lyme’s panels for the New World Tapestry, and she created Lyme themed tapestry cushions for the Guildhall. Joy served in her capacity as councillor until shortly before her return to Australia in 1998. She is survived by three children, six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and a great, great grandson.
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Do dogs take precedence over humans? THIS nostalgic photo, courtesy of Tim Holmes, shows members of the Lyme Regis Get Together Club, thought to be taken in the early 1980s. There’s lots of familiar, wellknow local faces – can you name them all? If you have an old photo of Lyme Regis people and places that you would like to share, send a digital copy to francesca@lymeonline.co.uk or post a hard copy to LymeOnline, Unit 5 Uplyme Business Centre, Uplyme Road, Lyme Regis, Dorset DT7 3LS (please include a return address so we can scan and return the photo).
■ ON Saturday morning I was limping slowly along Windsor Terrace - I’m a 78 year-old woman, disabled after a brutal knee operation and suffering severe arthritis. A dog, off its lead, came charging towards me. I waved my empty shopping bag at it in a feeble attempt to deter it from jumping up at my bad leg.
Its owner, a young man, shouted aggressively, “Don’t touch it.” No apology of course. Would he have spoken to his mother or grandmother in such a disrespectful way, I wonder? I shan’t mention the dog faeces we have to avoid on an almost daily basis on this lane. Name and address supplied
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Axminster LED to relocate to Cloakham Lawn to protect and build sporting facilities A MAJOR development plan for the Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre in Axminster will see LED Community Leisure relocate its health and fitness activities from its site at Axe Valley Academy to Cloakham.
Like all sporting complexes, Cloakham has been severely hit by COVID-19 and the move to bring the two centres together will provide financial security for sporting activities in Axminster. The following statement from Ian Hall, chairman at Cloakham Lawn: "In February 2021 the freehold ownership of Cloakham Lawn Sports Centre in Axminster, a registered charity, was transferred from Bovis Homes to the charity. Previously, it was it was leased from Bovis. "The charity - and consequently its trustees - have been carefully considering its future sustainability, particularly following a very difficult period during the coronavirus pandemic, which has had a significantly detrimental effect on both attendances and revenue. "At a meeting of the club’s board on May 28, the trustees concluded that given the condition of the existing clubhouse and its future maintenance and repair liabilities, combined with declining membership numbers and receipts from the indoor bowling section, in particular, the club was unlikely to remain financially viable in its present format beyond the next two years. "There were only 90 remaining indoor bowling members before COVID hit and there has since been a reluctance to return, due in part because of the changing face of the pandemic and the uncertainties that this brings. "The board, therefore, considered a proposal from LED Community Leisure to relocate its health and fitness activities from its Leisure Centre site at Axe Valley Academy to Cloakham, utilising most of the indoor bowling hall, with the club also expanding its social activities into the hall as well. "LED’s fitness activities are no longer sustainable at the Leisure Centre site, and the move would immediately bring over 400 new members to the club, with the likelihood of more than 800 in due course. "With LED paying a rent for its area, as well as the additional social revenue that would be generated for the club, this would have a transformational benefit to the financial sustainability of the complex. "LED’s health referrals and work with health charities would also relocate to the club, although LED’s other community sports and leisure activities would continue to be provided at the Leisure Centre, and be increased to include short mat bowls. "LED, as a Community Benefit Society and a charitable trust, would work in partnership with the charity to assist with fundraising to provide much needed improvements to the facilities on site.
"These will include bringing the multi-use games area (MUGA) back into use for netball, tennis and 5-a-side football, reinstating the skatepark along with some children’s play equipment, and potentially providing a new covered netball and tennis centre on an unused site within the Cloakham grounds. "LED would also work with the charity and the two bowling sections to help provide both short-term and long-term solutions to ensure the future of both organisations, and would work with the other existing sports clubs to help them attract new members, to promote women’s and girls’ teams, and to promote and provide disability sports and activities. "LED also brought forward long-term proposals for the replacement of the existing clubhouse with a new community sports and leisure hub, along with new changing rooms for the outdoor sports. "A community sports and leisure hub supported by the two charities and the respective sports clubs would have a good chance of receiving grant funding, and be a viable alternative to a commercial build, which it was considered would be unaffordable in terms of both build cost and rent. "The new clubhouse would also include a large bar/café and function room, along with a committee meeting room, to host community events such as weddings, celebrations and meetings, as well as providing additional revenue for the charity to help support the respective clubs and local activities. "The club’s board of trustees voted to accept LED’s proposals in principle, and to work in partnership with the trust to develop its proposals, consulting with East Devon District Council, Sport England and the respective National Governing Bodies as appropriate."
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AN artist's impression of the new facilities at Cloakham Lawn in Axminster would look like following the partnership with LED
Double post-coronavirus celebrations for Axminster PLANS are well advanced for the double postCOVID celebrations in Axminster. The Axminster branch of the Royal British Legion will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the war memorial on The Minster Green with a procession through the town, followed by a picnic on the green for Axminster residents. The double celebration will be held on Saturday, July 17. The Legion procession will line up in Trinity Square at 10am and make its way through the town, down South Street and Church Street, into West Street and back into Trinity Square. It will be led by 17 pipers and four drummers from Exmouth and will include a number of Royal British Legion standards from the area and civic dignitaries. A service of rededication will be held around the war Memorial, officiated by the Rector, the Reverend Clive Sedgewick, assisted by the branch chaplain, the Reverend Geoffery Walsh. Axminster Carnival Committee is organising the post-pandemic celebration, which will start immediately after the rededication service. All Axminster residents are invited to bring their own picnic, including alcoholic refreshment. There will be live entertainment and games for the children. There will also be a barbecue run by Lyme Regis Butchers with all proceeds going to help finance the event. Axminster Town Council is also supporting the event with a grant of £700.
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■ PICTURED above, England cricket all-rounder Ian Botham, now Lord Botham, walking through Devon on his second 874-mile marathon for the Leukaemia Research Fund, from John O’Groats to Land’s End with helpers joining in former world boxing champion Barry McGuigan (left) and Tiverton FC manager Martyn Rogers.
At the finish he paid tribute to his support team, saying: "We all helped each other, it is a great moment." This was the cricket legend's second end-to-end walk for the charity and his last. He promised to continue his support for the fight against leukaemia, saying future events would be "bizarre”.
The first John O'Groats to Land's End trek, in 1985, raised £1.1million. Botham hoped that his latest trek would bring in about the same amount and he had been walking the equivalent of a marathon a day since he left the northern tip of Scotland.
Dorset Police issues safety warning as traffic on county’s roads increases DORSET Police is reminding motorists to be mindful of all road users this summer in an effort to reduce the number of people seriously injured or killed on the county’s roads. The May Bank Holiday weekend saw residents and visitors make the most of the beautiful weather in our stunning county. Sadly, two motorcyclists lost their lives following collisions in Bournemouth and near Dorchester over the weekend. Investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding each collision. Dorset Police and partner agencies are working together to remind all road users of the importance of taking that extra bit of time to look for vulnerable road users like motorcyclists, es-
pecially at junctions. A campaign was launched in April 2021, which identified key known locations where motorcyclists have been injured in road traffic collisions. Unique road signs were placed in these areas to remind all road users to take that extra time and ‘THINK BIKE!’ Inspector Craig Tatton, from the traffic unit, said: “Motorcyclists and cyclists don’t have a roll cage, seat belts or airbags, so when they are involved in a collision they are sadly often seriously injured or killed. “Everyone can play a part in reducing the risk and the number of incidents on the roads. Queues and delays can be stressful and frus-
trating, which can cause road users to take risks and make mistakes. “We want everyone to respect each other whilst using our roads and urge all road users to do the same by taking that extra time to look for vulnerable road users and make sure they have been seen.” Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick added: “The next few weeks are likely to remain extremely busy on our roads as residents and tourists alike take advantage of the good weather. “I’d like to ask everyone who will be out and about to please take care, slow down and look out for other road users.” Christine Sharma, road safety manager at
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SAM Farrow who top scored with 55 when Uplyme and Lyme Regis beat Ottery St Mary in the first game of the East Devon Bash T-20 competition
THE new East Devon T-20 Bash, sponsored jointly by LymeOnline and Nub News, got underway last week with three fixtures – Rising Ottery Super Beavers (Ottery St Mary) v Uplyme Muffin Men (Uplyme & Lyme Regis), Seaton Pirates (Seaton CC) v Upottery Kestrels (Upottery CC) and Sidbury Moles (Sidbury CC) v Kilmington Swingers (Kilmington CC). Honiton Hawks (Honiton CC) had a bye. Uplyme Muffin Men proved to be too strong for Rising Ottery Super Beavers. Uplyme batted first and amassed a total of 182-6 with Sam Farrow (55), Steve Batey (43) and Mark Batey (38) top scoring in a performance peppered with aggressive batting, which saw several sixes flying out of Ottery’s expansive ground. Pick of the Ottery bowlers was Thomas Hinch with figures of 2 for 37 off his four overs. Ottery struggled with the bat and were bowled out for 71 with Bill Harrison, coming in at number 7, top scoring on 20. Gareth Stoneman was Uplyme’s most effective bowler, finishing with 3 for 5 off three overs. It was a far closer affair at Seaton Pirates
In-form bowlers deliver another 20-point victory UPLYME and Lyme Regis’s aggressive batting line-up was in fine form again where they posted 258 runs away to Feniton last Saturday in the Devon Cricket league Division D East. The league leaders won the toss and elected to bat in perfect conditions. Opener Mark Batey gave Uplyme a good start with a knock of 44 but on this occasion his opening partner, brother Steve, was out for just a single run, bowled by Adam David. Joe Elsworth (18) and Tyler Wellman (44) moved the score along before captain Sam Farrow came to the wicket and tore the home attack apart with a knock of 73 off 77 balls, including four sixes. Andrew Harrison, coming in at number seven, added 44 useful runs to set up an ambitious target for Feniton to chase. Despite a lively knock of 73 off 69 balls by opener David Thayre, a collapse by the middle order batsmen added to their difficulties, although number five John Buckland, who carried his bat for 36, did his best to narrow the gap, but to no avail as Feniton were all out for 186, losing by 72 runs. Andrew Harrison was the pick of the Uplyme bowlers, finishing with figures of 4 for 41 off seven overs. Uplyme retain their top spot in Division D East with a 13point lead over Alphington and Countess Wear in second place. Tomorrow (Saturday), Uplyme are away to second placed Alphington and Countess Wear.
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philip@lyme-online.co.uk where Upottery Swingers fell short of a victory by just six runs. The home side won the toss and elected to bat, setting a target of 125. Mali Marshall, Seaton’s West Indian bowler, showed that he is no mug with a bat, top scoring on 38 with good support from Ben Morgan (35), Joel Seward (22) and Matthew Hewer (15). Ben Kidson (2 for 20 off his four overs) was the pick of the Upottery bowlers. When stumps were drawn after their 20 overs, Upottery were on 120 with one wicket left with Ryan Pulman (48) and Matt Broom (17) top scoring. Ben Morgan, Joe Berry and Raoul East shared the bowling honours with two wickets apiece. Kilmington Kestrels only lost one wicket in their game at Sidbury Moles with the Reed boys, Billy and Matt, both in fine form with the bat. Matt scored 63 and Matt carried his bat for 53, steering their side to a total of 137-1. Sidbury replied with 131-7 with Ed Chester top scoring on 28. Tim Boniface was the
pick of the Sidbury bowlers, taking 3 for 33 off his four overs. Points so far: Kilmington 5, Uplyme 5, Seaton 4, Honiton 0, Upottery 0, Ottery 0. Sidbury 0. Last evening Uplyme were due to meet Honiton but the game was cancelled because Honiton could not raise a team so full points go to Uplyme
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The Caddy Classic ■ FORMER Lyme Regis Golf Club captain Lee Caddy was surprised with a classic golf day tournament to celebrate his 60th birthday. Friends and family travelled from afar to watch Lee tee off at the start of a day packed with fun and surprises. Staged in glorious weather, the day finished with a barbecue and the presentation of prizes. Pictured (from the left are): Adam Caddy, Mark Thirlwell, Graham Paterson, Jonathan Caddy, Lee, Steve Thirlwell and Russell Caddy. See page 10
bowls JUST one Lyme Regis Bowling Club match this week – the result from the Dorset Women’s Bowls League. The format for this league has changed from the usual ‘rinks’ format to a ‘triples’ league. This change was made because of the ongoing pandemic and, will not entail any promotion or relegation this season. The men are still busy ‘rolling up’ in readiness for the start of their leagues later this month, both the county league and the Percy Baker league. The ladies put up a very spirited display against Bridport in their league clash, losing on all three rinks but, only by six shots overall. DWBL Ladies: Lyme 42, Bridport 48 -J Moffitt, E Sarson, L Broom 15-16; C Pomeroy, P Knight, S Rowe 11-14; A Allman, H Dowling, P Weech 16-18.
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Seasiders fall short in Premier play-off Report by STUART BROOM Lapford 1 Lyme Regis 0
LYME Regis failed in their attempt to take the Premier Division title out of Devon for the first time, when they played the East Division champions in the play-off final at Topsham on Saturday.
In a keenly fought encounter, they succumbed to a 75th minute goal from Mark Tucker, who touched the ball home at the near post from a left wing cross. On a large, flat, even surface, Lyme started brightly and dictated the first quarter of the game. They nearly took the lead in the 11th minute when Tom Bastin, with his back to goal, neatly chested the ball down on the edge of the box, before swivelling and firing in a vicious volley. However, an equally brilliant save from Lapford keeper Matt Parker turned his effort onto and over the bar. The resultant corner saw Ben Vine’s thunderous 25-yard volley shot blocked by a packed Lapford defence. Slowly the Devon side began to get in the game, and after the Lapford keeper had to gather Fred Parson’s volley at the second attempt, they upped their game. A volley just over the top and an angled shot well blocked by Rikki Sargent showed their intent, and with Harry Leach proving a danger with his speed, which earned Sam Pollard-Jones a booking, the first half ended even. After the break Lapford’s long ball tactics and more aggressive presence started to pay dividends, preventing Lyme playing their fast-flowing game. They began to control the match and went close on three or four occasions, before
THE Seasiders line-up bepore their Premier Division play-off against Lapford at Topsham.Back row: Fred Parsons, Brad Rowe, Tom Bastin, Cam Vere, Will Meech, Kingsley Wellman, Josh Daines, Jake Sargent, Bem Turner. Front row: Dan Rendall, Sam PollardJones, Rikki Sargent, Joe Bond, Rob Fellingham, Ben Vine, Keiran Danilels Tucker scored the winner. The game became scrappy with three more bookings including Lyme’s Ben Turner, particularly with the roll-on, roll-off substitution rule which the D&E League have been using this season. Confusion even amongst the officials as to the rules of it, and the time taken to make the changes saw the game deteriorate from an exciting, well-balanced encounter into a bit of a farce. Lyme did, however, have two late chances to take the game into a penalty shoot-out. Two minutes from normal time, Rob Fellingham and Josh Daines appeared to get in each other’s way to touch home
Brad Rowe’s header from a corner at the far post, before the Lapford keeper made another fabulous save, blocking Cameron Vere’s close range header with his knees a minute into added time. Lapford held out for the remaining minutes to take the title and leave the Seasider’s empty handed. The North Devon side had obviously done their homework on Lyme and managed to keep two of the Seasiders’ most dangerous players, striker Joe Bond and midfield dynamo Fred Parsons, unsullay quiet. Cameron Vere demonstrated why he is in much demand by other clubs and Rikki Sargent also had a game to be proud of.
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Comment
A season like no other I USUALLY feel a pang of regret when the football season draws to close. Not this year. Like most others in grass- roots football, I am glad to see the back of the 2020-21 season. I’m not sure how we will look back on this stop-start freakish season. It certainly won’t be for the memories of hard-fought local derbies and exciting cup finals. The overriding thought will probably be: “How the hell did we get through the pandemic?” As president of Lyme Regis Football Club, kicked upstairts after ten years as chairman, I have not missed a big game for the Seasiders for as long as I can remember. But, regretfully, I did mis last Saturday’s Devon and Exeter League Premier Division play-off against Lapford. Everyone tells me we were the better side but just couldn’t find our shooting boots. We now look forward to next season with training starting is just over three weeks. When recreational footabll was allowed to restart after the easing of lockdown, it would have been easy for the league to write off the 202021 season as so many clubs had such a backlog of fixtures. But they kept football alive for those who wanted to keep playing by giving clubs the option of continuing or not, with no penalty if they decided to drop out. I believe that was the correct thing to do and the Lyme club decided to keep going even though the top division, Premier East, ended up with only five teams. This season has been a nightmare for the administrators and much credit goes to the league officials, especially secretary Neil Anthony, for steering us through the most difficult season since football was suspended in the last war. By Philip Evans
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LYME’S captain Rob Fellingham receives the runnersup plaque from Roger Spray, the treasurer of the Devon and Exeter League
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