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Lyme named UK’s top destination
Golfing marathon raises funds for Macmillan
LYME Regis has been listed as the UK’s top trending travel destination, as holidaymakers make plans for their summer breaks. HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of holiday rentals, has released its 2022 summer travel forecast for the UK, using new insight to reveal how British holidaymakers plan to travel in the upcoming high season. REPORT, PAGE 3
Uplyme Explorers win national event
A TEAM from the Powder Monkeys Explorer Sea Scout Unit, based in Uplyme, beat more than 380 teams in Cirencester Park to be crowned the winners of Strategy – a national Scouting challenge where participants have to complete 30 activities spread over 3,000 REPORT, PAGE 2 acres.
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FOUR young members of Lyme Regis Golf Club – Wes Holmes, Tom Brown, Lewis Cottam and Barnaby Down – have raised more than £2,400 for Macmillan Cancer Support, after playing four rounds of golf in a single day as part of the nationwide The Longest Day challenge. See page 6 for full story. Photo by GEORGE MERRITT
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STAGECOACH PULL OUT OF ROUTE BETWEEN LYME AND SEATON... CAN IT BE SAVED? AN announcement by bus operator Stagecoach that it will be withdrawing its service between Lyme Regis and Seaton next month has been described as a “serious blow” for regular users and those travelling into the town.
Stagecoach has announced that it will be withdrawing its 9A service between Lyme Regis and Seaton from July 31 as there is “in-
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sufficient passenger demand for this section of the route to continue on a commercial basis.” The route between Seaton and Exeter will continue to operate. Regular users, in particular those who live in areas outside of Lyme Regis, such as Rousdon, have described the service as a “lifeline” and have criticised the decision to withdraw.
However, it is hoped that a similar service could be put in place, with Devon County Council currently looking at the possibility of a replacement. A Stagecoach spokesperson said "We have recently undergone a review of our network working alongside our local authority partners to introduce timetable changes from the end of July. The pandemic has accelerated CONTINUED ON PAGE 3
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The Powder Monkeys winning team Starboard - Darci, Rhys, Logan, Finn and Richard - up on the podium with their trophy. Below, the Scouts and Explorers who attended the weekend together after the challenge
A TEAM from the Powder Monkeys was great to take the Scouts up to Explorer Sea Scout Unit, based in Cirencester and for them to the Uplyme, beat more than 380 teams larger world of Scouting. I think in Cirencester Park to be crowned when they’re suddenly in a field with the winners of Strategy – a national 2500 other Scouts and their leaders, Scouting challenge where partici- it suddenly makes sense what a big pants have to complete 30 activities thing they’re a part of.” spread over 3,000 acres. Group Scout leader Josh Yelland Despite the wet weather, the team continued: "We've had a remarkable from the Powder Monkeys perse- weekend. I know a couple of our vered and managed to get the high- leaders were in tears when they est number of points out of all the heard one of our teams won, they teams to come first. couldn't be prouder. A second team from the Powder “It's amazing what our Scouts and Monkeys place in 28th. Explorers go and achieve, especially Also in attendance was Scouts when they put their minds to it. from the 1st Lym Valley Group, also “Our Scouts had a brilliant weekbased in Uplyme, for whom this was end as well, smashing their previous their fifth Strategy weekend. They best. As our group goes from managed to beat their personal strength to strength I hope more best, with their teams coming young people can enjoy success 14th and 87th placing them in the like this." top 25 per cent of teams in the country. There was a range of NOTICE OF THANKS activities for them to We as a family would like to say a big have a go at from climbing to caving in a thank you to all that came to the funeral ‘Cave Bus’ and inflatof Kenneth ‘Cooey’ Hitchcock, and to his able challenges to rifle wake. It meant a great deal to us, and for shooting. all the cards, flowers and kind messages. Sarah Dean, Explorer Scout leader, comTo the football club for naming their mented: "Wow! Just grandstand after him, and to the players wow! We never exfor buying a bench in his name and for the pected to win it, but guard of honour at his funeral service. one of our teams did; their hard work did pay To Emma for the catering, Annette for off. helping, and Sarah for the extra food. "For some of them it was their first time He has left a big hole in our lives, there, so for them to do so from our hearts that well first time THANK YOU. round is brilliant, we’re certainly going to have Betty, Andrew, Matthew, a party to celebrate.” Gerard and Catherine xxxx Scout leader Dave Wareham added: “It
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Residents and visitors criticise decision to withdraw bus service CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE long-term changes to our economy and communities, including in people's travel patterns. “We extended Service 9A beyond Seaton to Lyme Regis a number of years ago, with no funding support from the local transport authority. As part of our recent review, it is evident that post COVID-19, there is insufficient passenger demand for this section of the route to continue on a commercial basis.” “In addition to this, with the current nationwide shortage of bus drivers, we need to concentrate our resource on the services where demand is greatest to ensure that vital journeys and connections are maintained and to provide a network that best meets the changing needs of the communities we serve." “As a result, we have notified the local transport authorities that we will be unable to operate the route beyond Seaton from July 31 2022, and therefore the local transport authorities will now consider whether they wish to procure a replacement service for this section.” A spokesperson from Devon County Council added: “Stagecoach is making a number of changes to their commercial local bus services from the end of July which will impact on the section of route between Seaton and Lyme Regis. “Devon County Council is currently looking at options for any replacement and further details will be available in the next couple of weeks.” One visiting couple, who are lodge residents of Westhayes Caravan Park at Rousdon, said they use the 9A service to Lyme Regis or Seaton on a fortnightly basis. They commented: “We are all encouraged to use public transport as much as possible to reduce impact on the environment and the excess of cars using the car parks in Lyme Regis. “Like many other people we use the bus, as
walking up the hills to each main car park is impossible due to our age. “We may not be full-time residents in the area, but we do not occupy property that could be used by locals, our property is a lodge, and as a result ourselves and many others contribute to the businesses and wealth in the area.” Another resident commented: “I would think this would be a serious blow to people travelling in to Lyme if the route is terminated at Seaton, especially now given the recent increase in the car parking charges at Holmbush car park from £2 to £10 per day.” Another criticised the decision coming just as Aldi has announced it will shortly be opening a new store in Seaton. They added: “This would also create a public transport gap along the South West footpath and Jurassic Coast, at a point where many people walk the Undercliff to return by bus from Seaton.” Many of those who use the bus to travel around Lyme Regis town centre have also criticised the decision to withdraw, saying it is a lifeline for those who cannot easily walk around the town, especially as the 71 town bus service only runs until 3pm, and the 9A runs seven days a week until the evening.
Lyme Regis named top trending UK destination LYME Regis has been listed as the UK’s top trending travel destination, as holidaymakers make plans for their summer breaks. HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of holiday rentals, has released its 2022 summer travel forecast for the UK, using new insight to reveal how British holidaymakers plan to travel in the upcoming high season. In 2022 so far, and on a global scale, HomeToGo has recorded an overall 60 per cent uplift in searches for summer holiday accommodation, and a nine per cent increase in the average length of stay. It places Lyme Regis as the top trending domestic travel destination, with a 321 per cent year-on-year search increase. In addition, more than half of all searches for summer holiday rentals this year so far via hometogo.co.uk have been for stays in international destinations, up from 26 per cent in 2021, with the top trending international destination being Porto, in Portugal. But domestic travel also remains strong, with 50 per cent of British participants in HomeToGo’s consumer survey saying that they planned to visit UK destinations for trips in 2022, with another 12 per cent choosing to stay hyperlocal and holiday within their region of residence. In line with the survey finding that 62 per cent of British travellers plan to visit beaches in the coming months, search insight shows that staycationers will be heading to seaside spots for holidays in 2022. The survey results were unveiled as Dorset Council questioned whether it would be ‘boom or bust’ for the county this summer. While early bookings for many holiday businesses have been healthy, there are concerns that the rising costs of living may force many to not take a holiday at all. Dorset councillors were told that the crisis could work either way for the county – either with an increase in visitors, or less than in a ‘normal’ year and at this stage was difficult to predict. The council’s officer overseeing preparations for the summer, Graham Duggan, said work has already started in preparing for the months ahead, whatever it brings, although the operation and finance for dealing with visitors had
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been scaled back because it was initially believed that visitor numbers would be less than in 2020-21, with the virtual disappearance of COVID restrictions once again making foreign travel easier. He told the council’s Place Resources Scrutiny Committee that weekly meetings between councils, tourism staff, highways and the police as well as other partners, were already monitoring visitor numbers and were prepared for almost every eventuality. Sherborne councillor Jon Andrews said he feared that scaling back the operation might be a mistake with the squeeze on incomes possibly resulting in more day trippers, rather than those staying for longer. “With the financial crisis many people won’t be able to afford to go abroad, or to holiday in this country, but I believe there could be more daytrippers so I don’t think it’s wise to scale back on our summer 2022 operation, because we may need it,” he said. “If we only have a limited budget, what are we going to do? Stop the service?” Mr Duggan told him that, although the budget was smaller, the experience from two years of partnership working to deal with increased visitor numbers meant that there was now a better ability to foresee problems and react to it with various organisations working together. Chesil Bank councillor Mark Roberts said he hoped that more would be done this year to stop “wild camping” which, at one point, had resulted in about 100 families camping illegally on the Chesil Beach. He said the situation could be helped by making it easier for local farmers to, temporarily, use some of their land to set up camp sites, but many of the regulations worked against them and made it difficult to achieve. He was told that the new public protection orders did have a provision for dealing with camping on some beaches with the ability to issue fixed penalty notices if people were causing a nuisance. With additional reporting by Local Democracy Reporter Trevor Bevins
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Lyme Regis residents among A wild flower power... garden competition winners RESULTS of the Melplash Agricultural Society’s annual Gardens and Allotments Competition have been announced, with two Lyme Regis residents taking bronze. Considered as the most prestigious garden competition in the West Dorset area, the competition is open to all residents within a 12-mile radius of Melplash Village Church and several Lyme Regis gardeners took part this year. The competition celebrates the hard work and pride that people put into their gardens. All types and sizes of gardens and allotments are encouraged to enter, with a total of 16 entries this year. They were judged over two days by Tim and Sibyl Gale, the 2021 large garden category winners, and Melplash Show Horticulture Committee member Jackie Seogalutze, accompanied by the society president Nigel Jones, chairman James Vickery and vice chairman Philip Hardwell. Overall winners were Jason Smith and Nicola Darby of Mangerton (pictured). Lyme Regis residents Les Loveridge and Peter Lacey came third in the small gardens and medium gardens categories respectively. The judges commented: “We were very impressed by the wide variety of gardens, full of wonderful plants, perfumes and delightful spaces. All were different but linked by the enthusiasm of their owners and the pleasure that gardening brings. “Nearly all the gardeners recognise the critical part that wildlife, particularly pollinators, bring to their gardens and the health of our environmentgardens are not only a source of joy and pleasure but significant contributors to a sustainable future”. Society chairman James Vickery added: “It was a privilege to visit so many fantastic gardens and allotments. It was very obvious that everyone had spent many hours working in their gardens and did so throughout the year. “The results were magnificent. Thank you everyone for taking part, we hope you will again next year!” The full results were as follow: Allotments: 1st Kevin and Deanna Trott, West
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Allington Allotments; 2nd Scott McGregor and Ruth Hennigan, West Allington Allotments; 3rd Alec and Ann Crawford, Beaminster. Small Gardens: 1st Nick and Jen Tett, Bridport; 2nd Val Bartlett, Bridport; 3rd Les Loveridge, Lyme Regis. Medium Gardens: 1st Jane Pinkster, Beaminster; 2nd Sue Warren, Morcombelake; 3rd Peter Lacey, Lyme Regis. Large Gardens: 1st Jason Smith and Nicola Darby, Mangerton; 2nd Rev. Carole Peters-King and Dr Barry Peters-King, Fishpond Bottom; 3rd Guy and Gillian Livingston, Bridport. Special Environmental Award – The George Payne Memorial Trophy – Roy Tarsnane, Bridport. The judges were impressed by his vision to create a wildlife garden that has been carried through with hard work and enthusiasm for more than 20 years. Prizes will be awarded at the annual Melplash Agricultural Show at West Bay on Thursday, August 25. The horticulture competition schedules for this year’s Melplash Show are now available from the show office or can be viewed online at www.melplashshow.co.uk
BRIDPORT-based Mercato Italiano, which supplies the very best and hardto-find delicacies directly from Italy to foodies in the UK, has provided this week’s recipe of aubergine parmigiana. Commenting on the recipe, they said: “Among the gastronomic disputes that affect our country, one of the most heated and difficult to resolve concerns the recipe of aubergine parmigiana. The origin of this extraordinary dish, in fact, is very doubtful: to contend it are Sicily, Naples and Parma.” Serves 4 Ingredients 800g aubergine 250g mozzarella 750g tomato sauce 80g Parmigiano Method Cut the aubergines into slices and fry them in abundant hot oil. Assemble the parmigiana: start with the tomato sauce, then make the first layer of aubergine that you will cover with the sliced mozzarella, the Parmigiano and then again with the tomato sauce. Continue in this order until all the ingredients are used up. Bake the pan and cook for 25 minutes at 180 degrees celsius. Service it hot with more parmigiano cheese on top. Get discounts and rewards at the finest food and drink retailers, eateries and experiences across the Jurassic Coast with Jurassic Feast. Visit jurassicfeast.com or download the app.
THE heady days of summer are now upon us. Meadow grasshoppers have just come into song, striking up their orchestral sounds around high noon. In the pasture land, meadow cranesbill or jingling Johnny, has just come into bloom, with its bright blue flower tinged with violet veins. Towards the back of the garden, hedgerow cranesbill with its delicate purple flowers appears to be supporting the half-moon teak bench seat. Wild carrot, or bird’s nest, is a common sight of summer, often festooned with insects including the brilliant green beetle. Greater bird;s foot trefoil, known affectionately as bacon and eggs, is a flower for much of the summer and is reminiscent of a medieval slipper, much-loved by a profusion of insects. The sweet briar rose has carpeted the antique metal arch with its deep pink flowers and
noticeable apple-scented leaves, interwoven with hedge bedstraw around the base. Progressing into the herb garden – wild basil, marjoram, large thyme and wild strawberries co-habit together. In the shady area, a mature field maple shrub conceals a beautiful lime green, soft shield fern. Fox gloves extending over six feet are releasing their last show of flowers for the humble bumble bees. If you have been inspired by this article, you can call Simon on 07870 603 345 to arrange a viewing of his award-winning wildlife garden.
Lyme Regis siblings walking 100km to raise funds for Epilepsy Research UK THREE siblings from Lyme Regis are planning to walk 100km over two days in the Peak District to raise funds for a charity close to their heart. Mum of two Kelly Apps, her sister Julia Durrant and brother Dave Street, will be walking in honour of Kelly’s son Oliver (pictured), to raise funds for his seizure detection device and Epilepsy Research UK. Oliver, aged 12, was born with a rare genetic mutation which causes severe epilepsy. Kelly commented: “The STXBP1 mutation was discovered fairly recently and more and more children each day are diagnosed with it, some having been without diagnosis for many years. “STXBP1 Encephalopathy is a gene mutation on the STXBP1 gene located on Chromosome 9. In those without the mutation, the gene ensures the release of neurotransmitters, import messenger substances, that regulate the exchange of information between nerve cells at synapses in the brain. “A mutation in the gene causes the brain cells to no longer communicate properly with each other. “One of the serious side affects for an ‘STXer’ is severe epilepsy, the type which is very often not completely solved by medication. “For a long time Oli was on a cocktail of medication, none of which seemed to stop him having daily seizures. “Thanks to ongoing research, his epilepsy is currently pretty well regulated. However, the seizures come on so suddenly and often a night. Most premature death in Oli's condition is by SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy) where the body, the heart, the mind and everything else just shuts down. “His last neurology appointment involved a heartbreaking conversation about the chances of SUDEP in Oli's condition. SUDEP often happens at night and Oli's seizures are often in the night. “The STX community have lost too many children to epilepsy so far and other families facing similar journeys due to a whole host of other conditions endure the same fears and
heartache. “All parents worry about their children. We have all checked their heartbeats a million times each night and done the breath test, right? Every morning I walk into Oli's room with absolute dread and I want to be assured I am doing all I can to prevent the worst. “The reason for my fundraising is to assist the ongoing need for research into Epilepsy and also to pay for a top of the range seizure detector for Oli so that we might save his life. “Oli is a superstar. He is very important to us, to his wider family and especially to his younger sister Madi who dotes on him and is constantly worried about his seizures. “He brings happiness to all who know him, is funny, engaging, a little bit naughty and an all round charmer. Oli is loved by all. Oli knows love and he knows and enjoys life. “Please help us help Oli and millions of others like him battling epilepsy.” Kelly, Julia and Dave will be taking on their Peak District challenge on Saturday, July 9 and will be holding a fundraising bingo night tonight (Friday), with eyes down at 8pm in the Woodmead Halls. You can also make a donation online at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/kellyapps-3
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ALL OVER THE TOWN I never thought I’d make the back page of the paper!
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PROUD moment for me this week as I was elected vice-chair of Lyme Regis Football Club, under the new chairmanship of Gerard Hitchcock.
As the first woman to hold the position in the club’s 137-year history, the news even got me on the back page of this newspaper – something I never thought would happen considering my lack of sporting prowess. I actually did play one game as a teenager for the now defunct Lyme Lazers ladies squad – an event my Dad regularly likes to bring up in an attempt to embarrass me. Really I was just there to make up numbers and had sat on the bench quite happily all season. When I did eventually get called onto the pitch, I ran all over the place in a panic, not really sure what position I was meant to be playing and desperately trying to look busy. But my short-lived playing career aside, Lyme Regis Football Club has been a huge part of my
It’s a small world APOLOGIES for any confusion causes when the last issue of LymeOnline came out three days early. This was partly because we wanted to share our comprehensive jubilee weekend coverage quickly after the event, but partly because we were off to Ireland for a family wedding. While visiting Galway, I met a close childhood friend of my sister’s mother-in-law. She told me that her hairdresser, Noelle (are we keeping up with this?), had gone travelling, fallen in love and had eventually bought a pub with her new partner in Lyme Regis. “I think his name was Tony,” she told me. She couldn’t believe it when I replied, “I know him, that’s Tony from the Nag’s Head and I’m in there all the time!” So Tony, if you are reading, Maura says I’m to have a drink on her!
life for the past 25 years. I grew up playing games and chasing friends around the banks and woods that surround the Davey Fort, helping my parents to organise increasingly-imaginative fundraising events, and I eventually joined the committee in my 20s. There’s no doubt the club has had a massive impact on the person I am today. In being appointed vice-chair, I’m particularly proud to be following in the footsteps of my Dad – a former chairman, current president and life-member. Sometimes I feel like I live at the Davey Fort and I’ve seen it develop so much over the years, now boasting some of the best facilities in the local area and an unrivalled social scene. In more recent years, organising the annual Sausage & Cider Festival has become one of my main responsibilities. As the club’s biggest fundraiser of the year – last year bringing in a much-needed £13,000 just as COVID restrictions were eased – it pretty much takes over my life at this time of year (just three weeks to go!). Every year I get myself into a pre-festival frenzy, but every year it all seems to fall into place at the last minute, and the event has proven to be a wonderful example of how the Seasiders always come together when needed... and that we know how to throw a really good party! I hope lots of you can join us for this year’s festival on Saturday, July 16, opening at 2pm with a full programme of live music, a bouncy castle and more than 20 varieties of cider on offer. Gerard and I have lots we want to achieve, building on Howard Larcombe’s incredible 14 years at the helm – in particular finishing off the final touches of our four-year programme of improvements at the Davey Fort, continuing to improve our playing facilities and helping to develop the club’s flourishing youth section. Hopefully, with our committee, players and supporters, we can create one of the most welcoming, inclusive and successful grassroots clubs in the Dorset and Devon area!
THE PLACE TO BE: IF you’re looking to try something a little different, then new popup Sawubona is definitely the place for you. The restaurant, based at The Pop Up Kitchen in Broad Street, Lyme Regis, has been opened by South African born Dan Hawken and his partner Jenna Wellman, serving up traditional South African cuisine, which is inspired by many cultures around the world. The couple aim to give their diners a full South African experience!
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■ THIS pretty springtime photo was taken by Ashley Ball, showing off Lyme Regis looking its best during the recent heatwave weather. You can share your photos of the Lyme Regis area by sending them to edit@lyme-online.co.uk and they could be featured on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages, and in his column!
The pull of Lyme and the sea celebrated in community play CONGRATULATIONS to writer Andy Rattenbury, director Tessa Morton, musical director Declan Duffy and all the cast and backstage crew of last week’s community play ‘Lyme and the Sea’. If you missed it, you missed a real treat, but you can read our full review on page 14, written by graduate Lili Sheppard who is currently undertaking some work experience with LymeOnline. Lili also wrote a great, exclusive interview with writer Andy ahead of the play, which you can still read on our website, and in which he spoke about how he is always drawn back to his hometown of Lyme Regis.
EVENT YOU CAN’T MISS:
IF you love to read crime and thrillers, then the new Lyme Crime Festival can’t be missed. The festival, based at the Marine Theatre, got underway on Thursday but talks will continue today (Friday) and tomorrow with a wide range to speakers. These include Nicci French, the pseudonym of husband-andwife writers Nicci Gerrard and Sean French, arguably the most famous double act in contemporary British fiction.
And that was really the theme of the play – how residents and visitors have always been drawn to Lyme Regis and, in particular, the sea. Even after moving fair afield, residents often feel pulled back to Lyme; visitors return year after year, sometimes for generations; and when I go on holiday it’s never too difficult coming back home knowing the beach awaits. And if I’m ever feeling stressed out or anxious, a walk down to the sea usually does the trick. ‘Lyme and the Sea’ captured our obsession perfectly, using a great selection of backdrop photos and rousing original songs to evoke the audience’s emotional connection with Lyme Regis.
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WANT to have a say on how you think Lyme Regis should look in the future? Clean rivers and beaches, affordable and well-insulated homes, green public transport, provision for a pre-school and pedestrianisation were highlighted as priorities in the recent public engagement events for Lyme’s 2030 Vision. The project is now moving on to its next phase – find out how to join the discussion on page 12.
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Lyme Regis marks Falklands War anniversary
■ LYME Regis marked the 40th anniversary of the end of the Falklands War with a wreath-laying service at the town’s war memorial. Organised by the Lyme Regis branch of the Royal British Legion, the event saw poppy wreaths laid by branch vicepresident Ian Marshall, the new Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Michaela Ellis, and Murray Kirkby, a Royal Navy veteran of the Falklands War. Other veterans present were David Humphrey, Vincent Rattenbury and Ian Gill. Prayers were led by the Legion chaplain, the Reverend Sarah Godfrey. A piper, Alistair Sharp, played ‘The Crags of Tumbledown’, the pipe march played by the Scots Guards as they Entered Port Stanley. The service was also attended by town councillors and Legion members.
The longest (and hottest!) day for Lyme Regis golfers FOUR young members of Lyme Regis Golf Club have raised more than £2,400 for Macmillan Cancer Support, after playing four rounds of golf in a single day. Wes Holmes, Tom Brown, Lewis Cottam and Barnaby Down took on The Longest Day challenge for Macmillan, which see teams from around the country take on four rounds of golf in a day. The Lyme Regis team – named Fore Right due to the normal direction of their tee shots – decided to take part as all of them had friends or family members that have been affected by different types of cancer in some way. They completed the challenge on Friday, June 17 – one of the hottest days of the year – starting at 5.30am at Lyme Regis Golf Club, and temperatures reaching about 26/27 degrees celsius throughout the day made the challenge even more difficult. The scoring was based on the best two stableford point scores on each hole, with the boys eventually finishing the last hole in front
of many donators and supporters at 7.15pm – after 14 hours, 26 miles and 72 holes of golf. Fore Right came in with 371 points, which all team members were pleased with, and then enjoyed a well earned beer. The team’s initial target was to raise £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, but thanks to some particularly generous donations they started their first round with just over £2,000 and their current total sits just over £2,400 thanks to donations made on the day. Donations can still be made online at https://longestdaygolf.macmillan.org.uk/Tea m/foreright1 The team would like to thank all those who have donationed, as well as George Merritt from Metrix Productions who filmed the event all day, which you can find on the Fire Right Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as Fortnam, Smith & Banwell for sponsoring the team’s polo shirts, and Harvey from R&H Signs who helped with printing.
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Wes Holmes, Tom Brown, Lewis Cottam and Barnaby Down pictured at Lyme Regis Golf Club during their Longest Day of Golf (photo by George Merritt of Metrix Productions)
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Uplyme Fete one of the most successful yet THE popular Uplyme Village Fete returned to the King George V Playing Fields on Saturday, June 11 for the first time in two years due to the pandemic. Organised by the trustees of the field, with entry money going towards the village hall and recreation area, this year’s event was a huge success with over a thousand attendees – thought to be one of the best ever turnouts. The event began with the crowing of fete princes Emily Waters and prince Hugo White, followed by a performance by Lyme Regis Majorettes. Acting as Master of Ceremonies for the day, Lyme Regis town crier Alan Vian, introduced numerous programmes of fun and games throughout the afternoon. Fete-goers were able to enjoy a variety of activities, from plate smashing and bouncy castles, to pony walking and therapy lamas. There were numerous raffles, games and handmade trinkets being sold in hope to raise money towards local clubs and charities. From a local display of classic cars, to face-painting and Puppetree’s popular Punch and Judy per-
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edit@lyme-online.co.uk formances - there was something for everyone to enjoy. Lyme Regis resident Carl Slater attracted crowds with his bubble display, whilst the Shrander’s Birds showcased their birds of prey, offering the public a chance to hold them. People were able to cool off with an ice-cream or refreshing beverage from one of the many food and drink vans, with options of waffles, crepes, burgers, alcohol, or teas and coffee from the village hall. Crowds gathered on the grass with refreshments as local bands performed in the music tent. At the end of the event, the grand £150 prize draw was announced. Lead organiser and trustee, Pete Hackett, said: “This year has been our biggest success so far. We’ve had more stalls than ever, the weather’s been great, and we’ve had a record amount of visitors. “I’d like to thank all the volunteers for all their hard work and everybody for coming out; we couldn’t have done it without you all.”
Carl Slater attracts crowds with his giant bubble display
Enjoying the Puppetree’s Punch and Judy performance
An aerial shot of the well-attended fete by MAX REDWOOD. All photos below by LILI SHEPPARD
One young fete-goer gets up close with the Shrandy Birds display
The Munchkins Miniature Shetland Ponies were a hit with the crowds
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LYME REGIS TOWN COUNCIL Council and volunteers help community garden to flourish A COMMUNITY garden is flourishing thanks to funding from the town council, but also due to the hard work of local volunteers. The kitchen garden in Langmoor Gardens is alive with colour, produce and wildlife and is there for everyone to cultivate and enjoy. The garden is being managed by Lyme Regis Community Garden volunteers and the group was awarded a community grant of £150 by the council this year to buy seeds, compost and plants. The main aim is to produce free fruit, vegetables and herbs for the community, but it also encourages residents to become more socially and physically active, increases biodiversity, educates children on where their food comes from, and reduces food miles. The council has not only supported the project by providing a grant, but we have also handed over the flower bed in Langmoor Gardens for this purpose. The garden is now thriving with everything from broad beans, beetroot and shallots, to red onions, cabbage and spinach, fruits including strawberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants, and herbs such as basil, coriander and mint. The volunteers have planted all the winter seed so the garden will continue to thrive through the colder months, and pumpkins
have been planted with plans to run a competition for children at Halloween. There are also hopes of setting up a gardening club for children. Lead organiser Cheryl Reynolds and husband Alan are among the volunteers and have thanked the council for the grant and its wider support for the project. Cheryl said: “It has been a real pleasure to work on the community garden and make it a useful and helpful area for the community. “We deliver fresh produce to the food bank on a weekly basis and now we have it established we can do more and more. “The pleasure of talking to the visitors and the local people who have stopped and been impressed has made such a difference. It was hard work to begin with but seeing it look so good has been reward indeed. “Alan and I have been helped by several very willing volunteers, some who have done more than their share. To the people that have donated plants especially our new small (soon to be big) bay tree, thank you. We thank you all. “To Lyme Regis Town Council and the councillors that allowed us to give it a go and who gave us a £150 grant to buy seeds, compost and plants and a brilliant hose pipe and spray, thank you so much.
Cheryl Reynolds and husband Alan tend to the community garden in Langmoor Gardens
“Well done Lyme Regis Town Council, this is real community engagement. “Thanks especially to Pete, Matt and the workmen on the council that have helped us by removing all the bags of weeds and stones
we managed to bag up.” If anyone would like to help out in the community garden, please contact Cheryl Reynolds on 07796 074 849.
Town council sets up emergency New faces join council and staff fund to support Ukrainian refugees THE council has set up an emergency fund to support Ukrainian refugees arriving in Lyme Regis. There are now seven Ukrainian refugees in Lyme Regis and one in Uplyme, with a further five families on their way. We have already shown our support for the
Mayor looking for new charity
LOCAL groups and organisations are invited to apply to become the mayor’s charity for this year. Charities and not-for-profit organisations in Lyme Regis have the opportunity to be supported by the mayor, Cllr Michaela Ellis, during the 2022-23 council year. The mayor chooses a charity to support each year and will fundraise and raise awareness throughout their term of office, but Cllr Ellis would like local organisations to help her choose this year. The chosen organisation would jointly fundraise with Cllr Ellis and support her in her civic role, such as attending the Remembrance Sunday parade. The mayor would like to support an organisation that perhaps has a special project planned for this year, or has struggled to fundraise after the pandemic, or is facing a particular challenge. Interested organisations should apply by email or in writing, including up to 250 words about why they feel they should be the mayor’s charity, and applications must be received by Monday, July 11. Email adrianne.mullins@lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk or write to Lyme Regis Town Council, Guildhall Cottage, Church Street, Lyme Regis, DT7 3BS.
people of Ukraine by donating £2,500 to the British Red Cross, flying the Ukrainian flag from the Guildhall, changing the lights in the seafront gardens to blue and yellow, and signposting information on charities and aid agencies on our website. But now that the refugees have started to arrive in the town, we wanted to know how we could do more to help. A Ukrainian Refugee Support Group has been set up and meets every fortnight at the Baptist Church, providing a fantastic network of support, including English lessons and the possibility of a Saturday morning ‘school’ for the children. But one of the biggest challenges the group faces is meeting the immediate needs of the families when they arrive and before they receive funding or start work. Immediate access to cash is needed to cover things like school uniform or equipment for school, to cover travel expenses to undertake the required biometric tests, or clothing. At a meeting this week, the council agreed to allocate £2,000 to meet these needs. Cllr Philip May is one of the host families in Lyme Regis. He said: “This is a temporary situation. We fully expect government routes to funding to be available. “Most Ukrainians arriving here want to work and the only ones who can’t have childcare issues because Lyme Regis doesn’t seem to have vacancies for childcare. “We are talking about small amounts of money for each family which makes the difference between the children going to school in the same uniform as the other children or not, or for getting the bus to the job centre or the bank.”
SEVERAL new faces have joined the council, both in the chamber and in the staff team. The members are now back up to full strength as we welcomed Philip May (pictured top right) as our newest councillor following the by-election last month. Cllr May is retired, having worked for 10 years with a non-profit, community interest company promoting local food and previously in scientific technology, but he is now keen to make a contribution as a town councillor. He said: “My goal is to listen to residents who have different views and needs to try to help them with today’s challenges and beyond. I strongly believe councillors must all work together to achieve the things that will benefit all residents and the town.” Cllr May is a volunteer trustee at the Town Mill, he sings with the Lyme Bay Moonrakers shanty group, and is a volunteer coordinator for the newly formed Lyme Bay area energy
champions, helping residents to save energy, keep warm and avoid problems such as damp and condensation. He added: “I believe a town councillor’s role is one of collaboration, listening to residents and supporting efforts to improve life here for our community.” In the office team, we have welcomed two new administrative and community engagement assistants. Cara Austin (second top right) and Gail Rood (third top right) have joined the front desk team so will become well known to customers who call or visit the office and they will also be helping the council to better engage with the community. In the external works’ team, we have been joined by a new maintenance operative. Anthony Grainger (pictured bottom right) helps to maintain and develop the council’s open spaces and properties, including equipment checking and painting and decorating.
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Ken – always there to help, I will miss you WHEN I came to Lyme Regis in August 19189, I did not known the area or anyone here; all I did know was that there a theatre in the town. On my second evening, I heard about a meeting to save the Marine Theatre. I went and listened to comments and also made quite a few of my own, which meant I ended up helping out down there the following day. I did have my own computer, which I took down and used for quite a few months. I discovered that the theatre was owned by the town council, and I met council worker Ken Hitchcock, who used to come over and help at times. He became my mentor, informant and great friend. I learned such a lot from him about everything local, that I no longer felt like an ‘incomer’. He always seemed to be around when needed, and be aware of knowing which jobs needed doing. When the theatre came away from the town council, he would still call in to see if all was well and if I needed anything. Sadly, with the last two years of being kept in, I did not see much of Ken – just the odd wave when passing the football club. But, only a short time ago, I went to the club as I was calling for bingo and realised I needed a cushion for my chair. Who was it who became aware of my problem? Well, Ken of course, who arrived with a cushion! Thank you for everything Ken, I will miss you. Jackie Hedley-Tuffs Fairfield Park, Lyme Regis
priority in 2030 vision for Lyme Regis
PUBLIC engagement events to discuss a 2030 vision for Lyme Regis showed clean rivers and beached to me the highest priority of residents and visitors. Other ideas to improve the town’s carbon footprint in the future included wildlifefriendly green spaces; warm, affordable and well-insulated homes; and affordable, connected, green public transport. Sustainable tourism and pre-school provision for Lyme Regis were also popular priorities. Specific ideas suggested ranged from pedestrianising the Cart Road and Cobb Gate car park; indicators for all car parks in town showing available spaces; electric bike hiring hubs; a cycle path linking Lyme Regis, Uplyme and Axminster; better recycling facilities, including for clothing; cooking workshops for children; a community enterprise like the Community Waffle House in Axminster; a wind turbine for community renewable energy; traffic restrictions and zoning for parking; signage to discourage engine idling; and better education on the climate crisis for everyone. The next stage of the 2030 Vision project will be talking to local schools and community groups, analysing the responses and assessing the potential to develop specific project proposals, alongside the launch of the new Climate Heatmap on the Commonplace community engagement platform. You can join the conversation by visiting the Commonplace platform at https://lyme2030vision.commonplace.is/ where you can pin your ideas onto a map, read and respond to others’ ideas and catch up with the 2030 Vision project news. Contact Cllr Belinda Bawden on belindabawden@gmail.com or Lyme Regis Development Trust if you would like to join the 2030 Vision
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 Williams Jefford. With thanks to Vernon Rattenbury of the Royal British Legion for the research.
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s the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis begins a new session (July 1 2022 - June 30 2023) we reflect on the past year where Zoom meetings and ‘Arms Reach’ fundraising has slowly been replaced by more normal meetings and activities as society opens up. We are now back together and enjoying the Fellowship and Community Service for which the Rotary Movement is best known. So what have we achieved in the past year? Nearly £16,000 in funds donated to good causes, holding some iconic events in Lyme Regis such as the Lyme Lunge 2022 and the much loved Soup & Ploughman’s in the Alexandra Hotel, supporting other local organisations in their own fundraising events - eg Lyme Regis Carnival Fireworks, May Fete,
Uplyme Village Show and the Horticultural Show, helping with marshalling at flu vaccinations at Woodmead Halls and provided 3,000 purple crocuses to brighten the open spaces of Charmouth, raising awareness of the Rotary leadership in the global campaign to eradicate the scourge of polio from the world. This is really a quite remarkable achievement for our small club in a year laced with Covid. Local support: For the tenth year running we donated Usborne Illustrated Dictionaries to local primary schools, we contributed towards the Christmas Lights in Lyme Regis and Charmouth, provided some funding towards “Chat Benches” in Langmoor Gardens and Marine Parade, and gave help to the Gig Club and Lyme Regis Lifeboat Crew Fund. Regional Support: Rotary’s Christmas
Collection and iconic New Year’s Day Lunge provided funds which supported much loved Dorset and Devon Hospices, the Weldmar Hospice and Children’s Hospice SW. National Charities supported:- The Lyme Lunge also provided funds to Macmillan Cancer Support and we gave £250 towards the brilliant campaign chaired by Philip Evans, Cancer Research (Lyme Regis Branch). International Charities: We have sent nearly £5.000 to help with medical and disaster relief in Ukraine; we supported Water Aid which provides clean water to developing communities in Africa, and Water survival Box in Haiti following the earthquake; we increased our loan to Lend with Care, helping small business development in developing countries such as Thailand and Peru; we supported the Impact Foundation, a charity
that helps disabled people around the world, and the Matthew Rusike Children’s Home in Zimbabwe into which a local family has invested so much time and effort A great effort during the past year, but its time to look ahead. Next month we will be outlining our hopes for the coming year including our running the famous “Candles on the Cobb”, one of the West countries greatest events where 5,000 candles will be lit. Go to candlesonthecobb.com to buy your candle, perhaps in memory of someone in this Jubilee year. ■ If YOU want to find out more about Rotary, in particular our busy little Club in Lyme Regis then visit lymeregisrotary.org or see us on Facebook or Instagram.
Local schoolchildren receive illustrated dictionaries from the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis every year
Rotarians and the former Mayor of Lyme Regis, Cllr Brian Larcombe MBE, at their annual charity lunch
Rotarians hold a street collection for those affected by Hurricane Dorian in October 2019. Below, swimmers dash to the sea at the Rotary Club’s New Year’s Day Lyme Lunge
THE Rotary’s Carols Round the Tree is one of Lyme’s favourite festive events. Below, Rotarians at their Blood Pressure Awareness Day
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The cast of ‘Lyme and the Sea’ – the fourth community play written by Andy Rattenbury especially for his hometown – on stage at the Marine Theatre in front of sell-out audiences
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YME Regis’ most recent community play, ‘Lyme and the Sea’, sold out with remarkable praise and raving reviews of the four-night production.
The seaside town’s fourth community play was performed at the Marine Theatre from last week, with preparation beginning in October of last year, and parts allocated in January 2022. After much anticipation, ‘Lyme and the Sea’, was staged following the success of previous community plays including ‘The Tempest of Lyme’, ‘Monmouth: A West Country Rebellion’, and ‘Are You Going to the Marine?’. Written by popular born-and-bred Lyme Regis writer, Andrew Rattenbury, and directed by trained actress Tessa Morton, who also boasts ample experience in the world of directing, the play was a roaring success, finding itself labelled as “a heartwarming performance making everyone feel as though part of the community” and “a true celebration of Lyme Regis”. The two-hour production explored the iconic timeline of the Jurassic Coast and revelled in the many famous figures who have influenced, or have been influenced by Lyme Regis, over the centuries; inclusive of literary figures such as Jane Austen, Lord Alfred Tennyson, J.R.R. Tolkien, Beatrix Potter, and Oscar Wilde, who each had an independent connection with the seaside town. During the performance, the audience were transported back to Lyme’s first mention in the history books, when locals made their living boiling seawater for salt, through its periods as a thriving port and flourishing tourism resort, right up to the present day as it celebrates the town’s enduring relationship with the sea. Although an informative play with an abundance of facts written into the script, the cast were able to subtly deliver the historic events in a comical and engaging way without it feeling like
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a history lesson. For me, it was Anne King as the historian, and Martyn Ellis, the drunk fisherman, that stole the show as they performed with confidence, clarity and a natural stage presence, whilst Isabelle Grace Blech added the ‘ahh’ factor, playing young fossil hunter Mary Anning. Musical director Declan Duffy brought the show together with his heart-warming, original songs based on Lyme Regis and written especially for the play, performed by the talented musicians and singers alongside some carefully chosen numbers by other artists. It was clear to see that the key theme in the performance surrounded community and the many ways in which the sea unifies those living and visiting Lyme Regis – in both the past and present day. Through talented acting, a well-researched storyline, strong vocals, and fun audience interaction, we were encouraged to feel as though part of the cast, and consequently, the wider community. Overall, the effort and enthusiasm that each cast member demonstrated over the four evenings and in the rehearsals prior, was utterly commendable. Throughout the performance, everyone in the audience sang along to the chorus, laughed alongside characters, revelled in the historic facts, and felt the warmth and inclusion quite clearly apparent in the play. I very much look forward to the next one! BACKSTAGE: Andrew Rattenbury - Writer; Tessa Morton - Director; Nicola Kathrens - Assistant Director; Declan Duffy - Musical Director; Jo Smith Oliver - Stage Manager; Rose May - Costumes; Tracey Blech - Communication and Mar-
keting; with additional support from Kath Gigg, Nickie Johnson, David Ruffle and Nick Brown CAST: Emily Blech - Sea mason, smuggler and singer (solo); Tracey Blech - Stage Manager and Monmouth; Howie Blow - Poet; Linda Crawford - Merchant and Lyme resident; Harriet Dickson - Historian; Declan Duffy - Caller and Malcolm, singer and guitar; Martyn Ellis - Fisherman, smuggler and stone boatman; Harry Ford Henry de la Beche; Chris Gill - Ishmael and Jack Rattenbury, accordion and singer; John Gooden - Sir George Somers; Barbara Green - Lyme resident and singer; Neil Harvey - Stone Boatman, singer and ukulele; Richard Harvey - Sir Frances Walsingham, irate visitor and singer; Juliet Henman - Merchant; Anne King - Historian; Elaine Taylor - Story Teller 2; Horatio Lawrence - Sir Frances Palgrave and Lyme resident; Jane Littler - Queen Mary, Augustine and the Revenue Officer and singer; Karen MacGarvie - Poet; Yvonne Marsh - Lyme resident and singer; Hazel Meshane - Jane Austen; John Murphy - Merchant and Henry Hoste Henley; Adam Owen-Jones Storyteller and singer (solo); Brian Rattenbury Lyme resident and singer (solo); Derek Rigby Dr Russel; Trudi Robson - Mary Anning and singer; Richard Stubbs - Geologist and Thomas Hollis; Andy Taylor - Wealthy Trader, Reverend Hodges and singer; Mick Upton - Lord Alfred Tennyson and guitar; Sasha Upton - Lyme resident, excise gaoler and church warden; Jane Wakefield - Director; Laura Williams - Lyme resident and singer; Deborah Winstone - Lyme resident and singer; Isabelle Grace Blech - Mary Anning as a child; Ruth Rose - prompt. SINGERS AND MUSICIANS: Tim Bradley Banjo, ukulele; Julie Burton - Singer; Harvey Causley - Singer, bass, guitar, percussion; Dominic Faulkner - Fiddle; Karen Hull - Singer; Gabby Rabbits - Singer; Sarah Smith - Piano; Theo Sudbury - Slight-guitar; Katy Tunstall Singer; Mike Vass - Fiddle.
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Marine launches summer of outdoor performances THE Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis launched its summer of atmospheric, outdoor events against the beautiful backdrop of the Jurassic Coast this week. The first in a series of six outdoor events saw the Handlebards return to the Marine to perform Shakespeare comedy ‘Twelfth Night’. Pedalling from venue to venue with all of their set, props and costumes on the back of their bikes, the Handlebards are a troupe of actors who are spending the summer bringing environ-
mentally-sustainable Shakespeare to venues across the UK. The audience brought along chairs, blankets and picnics to enjoy a great evening of entertainment as the Marine Theatre well and truly kicked off its summer programme. Another Shakespeare comedy, ‘Much Ado About Nothing’, will be performed on August 22, involving audience interaction and live music. ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ will be a ‘summer tea party’ performance on July 15. Over tea and cucumber sandwiches, the audience is asked to witness the seemingly impossible – the entirety of Oscar Wilde’s classic play of manners, affairs, and handbags being performed by just two talented entertainers. Two family-friendly shows include an enchanting new outdoor adaptation of two of Beatrix Potter’s bestloved tales, ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny’ on July 23, which will be per-
formed at the nearby Davey Fort in Charmouth Road – home of Lyme Regis Football Club – and Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’ on August 12 at Theatre Square. The Marine Theatre has also joined forces with Lyme Regis Football Club for the second year to bring the esteemed Lord’s Chamberlain Men to the Davey Fort. With a history stretching back to William Shakespeare himself, the Lord Chamberlain’s
What’s on Friday, June 24
The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9.30am - 1.30pm Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning, affordable food and drink, free wifi. Lyme Crime Festival Marine Theatre, all day from 10am A three-day festival, Lyme Crime celebrates the best of crime and thriller fiction. For full details visit the website lymecrime.co.uk Charity Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo raising funds for seizure detection device for local youngster Oli Apps and Epilepsy Research UK (see page 4).
Saturday, June 25
Lyme Crime Festival Marine Theatre, all day from 10am A three-day festival, Lyme Crime celebrates the best of crime and thriller fiction. For full details visit the website lymecrime.co.uk Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag’s Head from 9pm.
Sunday, June 26
The Sunday Sessions Marine Theatre, 2.30pm This regular free entry event is the Marine Theatre’s dedicated time to promote quality live music. Enjoy local drinks and the best musicians. If you’d like to play, just turn up!
Tuesday, June 28
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LRTC Planning Guildhall, 7pm Members of the public are welcome to attend town council meetings and speak for up to three minutes in the public forum. For agendas visit the website lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk
Men invite you to join them this summer for the sparkling comedy, ‘As You Like It’. One of the UK’s finest touring theatre companies present this great play as Shakespeare first saw it performed – in the open air, with Elizabethan costumes, music and dance. The performance will be held on Wednesday, September 7 with tickets costing £17 or £10 for children. Tickets for all the above are available to book at marinetheatre.com
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The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9.30am - 1.30pm Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning, affordable food and drink, free wifi. A Bit of a Carry On Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Darling Buds of May actor Tyler Butterworth, live and in person, tells the funny, moving and unashamedly nostalgic story of his much-loved parents, the nation’s first female TV impressionist Janet Brown, and the inimitable Carry On star Peter Butterworth. Tickets £12 from marinetheatre.com Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Doors open 7.30pm, eyes down 8pm.
Friday, July 1
The Old School House Cafe The Hub, 9.30am - 1.30pm Community café open at The Hub in Church Street every Thursday and Friday morning, affordable food and drink, free wifi.
Saturday, July 2
Charmouth Primary School Fete & Charmouth Challenge, 10.30am A summer fete at Charmouth Primary School, followed by the annual Charmouth Challenge – an eight-mile fell run and two mile fun run. For details visit charmouthchallenge.co.uk Live Music Night The Nag’s Head, 9pm Weekly live band at The Nag’s Head from 9pm.
Sunday, July 3
LRTC Tourism, Community & Publicity, Guildhall, 7pm Members of the public are welcome to attend town council meetings and speak for up to three minutes in the public forum. For agendas visit the website lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk
Jazz in the Bar Marine Theatre, 7pm Celebrate over six decades of Paul Simon’s fantastically eclectic song writing with Julie Dunn on vocals and piano with Pete Maxfield on bass in a dynamic programme featuring many well loved favourites. Tickets £10 from marinetheatre.com
Thursday, June 30
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Wednesday, June 29
Organ Recital St Michael’s Parish Church, 7.30pm Summer evening recital by David Halls, director of music at Salisbury Cathedral. Tickets £12 on the door (card or cash accepted).
Wednesday, July 6
LRTC Environment Guildhall, 7pm Members of the public are welcome to attend town council meetings and speak for up to three minutes in the public forum. For agendas visit the website lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk The Shanty Sessions Marine Theatre, 7.30pm Local group The Chantry Buoys sing traditional sea shanties and other well known songs. Join them alongside special guests in the Marine Theatre’s upstairs bar that overlooks the sea. It will be a fun sing-along with local drinks, old seafaring melodies, and maritime frolics.
Thursday, July 7
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Thousands flock to Axminster for Axe Vale Show’s return CROWDS flocked to Axminster over the weekend as they welcomed the return of one of the town's biggest events, the Axe Vale Show. The show – the first to be held since 2019 was staged at Axminster Showground off Trafalgar Way over Saturday and Sunday, with thousands being welcomed through the gates over the two days. Attractions around the showground included a food tent, flower tent, craft tent and toy and hobbies tent, as well as a bar and a huge number of stalls run by local businesses and organisations. There was also a photography competition and a dog show. In the main arena, entertainment was pro-
vided by the Western Counties Heavy Horses, Nick Gregory & the Misselchalke Gundogs and the Tano Taiko Drumming Group, as well as exhilarating BMX shows and displays by Axminster Gymnastics Clubs. Local musicians also entertained on the live music stage and the kids were kept busy with Punch and Judy shows, face painting and rides on the Exmouth Express Train. The Axe Vale Show is a charitable fundraising event for the charity Axe Vale Festival Limited and organisers would like to thank this year's show sponsors – Axminster Tools, WBW Solicitors and Chartered Financial Planners, and Debonair Dogz – Professional Dog Grooming.
Crowds enjoy entertainment in the main arena, which included thrilling BMX displays (below)
The Mayor of Axminster, Cllr Jill Farrow, on board the Exmouth Express Train
Packed programme for annual Cherry Fayre Boris the meerkat rescued AXMINSTER’S annual Cherry Fayre got underway yesterday (Thursday). A Royal Charter awarded to Axminster in the early 1200s allowing the town to hold an annual fayre in honour of the Feast of St John the Baptist. Today, the event is known as The Cherry Fayre and a whole week of events have been planned by Light Up Axminster and other local clubs and organisations to mark the occasion. Events will got started with the traditional Raising of the Glove ceremony on Thursday. The Raising of the Glove ceremony is a key part The Cherry Fayre celebrations, as both have their roots in the ancient Royal Charter between King John and Williams Brewer. The document was accompanied by a glove as a sign of the King's power and authority, conferred by Axminster's Lord of the Manor upon William Brewer and granting Axminster the status of a Free Borough. The tradition continues today with the now Lord of the Manor, Jim Rowe, holding the glove aloft and hailing "The glove is up!" to mark the start of The Cherry Fayre. Ahead of this, it was paraded through Axminster Street Market, coinciding with the ringing of the church bells and the Raising of the Glove was followed by a community picnic on the Minster Green organised by local charity Nourish. On Saturday, June 25 there will be a coffee morning and table-top sale from 9.30am to 12noon at
Axminster Heritage Centre, which will also be offering free entry for the day. The Virtue & Honour Freemasons will also be opening the doors of Axminster's Masonic Lodge in South Street between 10am and 4pm for all to take a look inside and find out more about Freemasonry. Another highlight of the week will include Axminster Carnival's Vehicle Extravaganza between 10am and 4pm on Sunday, June 26 at Axminster Showground, where a wide range of impressive motor vehicles will be on display. The new Axminster junior parkrun will be hosting an event to promote the weekly run for children aged four to 14, which will be launching later this summer. Come along to Axminster Football Club from 9am to meet the volunteers and find out more. The Cherry Fayre week will finish on Friday, July 1 with Axminster's Big Dinner, with residents and visitors invited along to Trinity Square and the Minster Green from 4pm to 9pm for live music, food producers and a street food market, family fun and games. The finale will be held at the Community Waffle House, where Lyme Bay Radio's Lisa Galvani will be presenting her show with live music. Other clubs and organisations have contributed to the Cherry Fayre programme, with everything from fitness classes to live bands and Wimbledon screenings in local pubs included in the line up. Programmes are now available to pick up from local shops.
from sea in dramatic journey to new home in Axminster THE latest resident of Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster has endured a dramatic journey to the attraction. Boris the meerkat was rescued from the sea after escaping his cage and taking the plunge, as he was transported by cargo ship from the Isles of Scilly. Both three-year-old Boris and his companion Doris escaped from a caged box while on board the boat Gry Maritha. Doris was quickly recaptured by the crew, but Boris made a dramatic dive into the sea while docked at Penzance, with the captain having to jump in after him. Skipper Tom Sexton managed to bring Boris back to safety on board. The meerkats' owner Stephen Griffin told the BBC that both were running around the deck after escaping, with Boris then plunging 30 feet into the water. After the captain jumped in, a box was lowered down on a rope for Boris. "It was great to have him back and I'm so grateful to the crewman," he told the BBC. "Boris looked very cold but he survived
and seemed quite happy." Axe Valley Wildlife Park has been described as East Devon's "hidden gem". Visitors will find a wide variety of exotic birds on site, as well as mammals ranging from tiny chipmunks to zebras. To book tickets to see Boris the meerkat and his new friends, or for further details on the park, visit the website www.axevalleypark.co.uk
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What a relief!
Seaton public toilets reopen after vandalism – and council leader guarantees their long-term future
East Devon District Councillors Jack Rowland, Paul Arnott and Dan Ledger outside the Seaton toilets
PUBLIC toilets in Seaton which were closed following significant vandalism have been reopened, under reduced hours, to discourage the facility from being targeted again. The Thury Harcourt Place Toilets were reopened on Friday after some of the worst graffiti East Devon District Council (EDDC) has ever seen. Given the extensive issues over a long period of time, and the impact on time and resources, EDDC has decided to re-open the Our cartoon by Kevin Rye depicts the Mayor of Seaton, Cllr Amrik Singh, pleased to toilets with reduced see the public toilets reopened. Look out for more of Kevin Rye’s illustrations comopening hours over ing soon! the next two weeks. The facilities will open initially between 8am been listening to concerns relayed to me by feland 5pm. EDDC will be monitoring the situa- low councillors Jack Rowland and Dan Ledger, tion and hope the move will deter any vandal- and that is why I will ensure this site has a public toilet facility available in some form always." ism that was occurring later in the day. The Liberal Democrat candidate for the HoniEDDC will then look to extend the opening ton & Tiverton parliamentary seat, Richard hours, if there are no further issues. EDDC's leader Cllr Paul Arnott has visited the Foord, also pledged his support for the facilities site in response to local concerns that the facil- after meeting with Cllr Arnott. He said: "Local residents have repeatedly ities would close permanently in the future, folraised concerns with me that these public toilets lowing the council's review of public toilets. He has now personally guaranteed there will could be closed permanently, following a wave always be public toilet facilities at this site, with of vandalism and graffiti. "I am glad to hear that the facilities will be the existing toilets being in place until April 2023, before being remodelled to future proof kept open and available to the public. This is great news for both local residents and tourists the facility for years to come. Officers will report back with further propos- who come to enjoy our beautiful coastline. "This is the kind of community focused acals later this summer. Councillor Paul Arnott, East Devon District tivism we need. As your MP, I will continue to Council Leader said: "Access to good quality work with decision makers at all levels to deliver public toilets is essential for our towns and sus- for our communities." Any residents who may have seen what haptainable tourism offer. "This administration took the difficult but nec- pened or have any information on the offenders essary decision to review what EDDC could pro- involved in vandalising the toilets have been vide directly, but we still want to ensure toilets asked to report it on: EDDC's website, EDDC's are available where they are most needed. I've app, via 101 online or through Crimestoppers.
All on board for Beer Lifeboat Weekend
SEATON, Beer and District branch of the RNLI raised more than £650 for the life-saving charity's Mayday Appeal. The funds included £291 from a street collection during the Mayday Welly Walk on Seaton seafront on Saturday, May 21. Branch secretary Wendy Cummins took part in the weekly Seaton parkrun, completing the course in one hour, eight minutes and three seconds and she pushed her RNLI mascot teddy bear and collected donations. Wendy commented: "Thank you to our branch volunteers who collected, everyone who sponsored me and all who donated to our Mayday Appeal." Now the branch are looking ahead to Beer Lifeboat Weekend, with a full programme of events able to go ahead following two years of COVID disruption. The weekend will get underway on Saturday, July 2 with a street collection from 10am to 6pm, for which for volunteer collectors are needed. There will be a table-top sale in the Mariners Hall from 9am to 12.30pm and tables for this are available for £6 each or £10 for two. To make a reservation or to volunteer, contact 01297 23040 or email wac500@hotmail.co.uk All are welcome to come along to the event for bacon baps, tea, coffee, a raffle, card
tombola and a variety of stalls. On Sunday, July 3, the branch is delighted to once again be able to hold its annual duck race. Races will start in Beer Brook at 3pm following a build-up of events, from the start line near the Cream Shop to Bay View Tea Rooms. There will at least 10 heats and grand final, with the winner of all races receiving prizes kindly donated by local businesses. Other events throughout the day will include the RNLI Sea Safety Team providing information and advice from 11am, a chance to meet Beer Coastguards, plus a duck tombola and stalls. Bring your duck art drawing, painting or collage to the RNLI Shop at Jubilee Gardens before 2pm for judging. And at 2.30pm there will be a visit and display by Lyme Regis and Exmouth lifeboats.
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■ WITH Wimbledon tennis tournament just around the corner, these two little porkers are all game, set and match at their home at Pennywell Farm in South Devon. I was photographing the piglets for a calendar published in the USA. The American public love the tiny pigs with the calendar featuring on the Ellen Degeneres Show on daytime television. Having spent 10 years with the tiny little pigs you get know what ideas they will co-operate with. The netting was from a table tennis set along with toy rackets. Keeping the net horizontal without a sag in the middle was done with a 5mm fibre rod fed through the top of the net. The image was totally as you see it, although in the final cut, one of the piglets was wearing a John McEnroe-style sweat band... computer added!
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Uplyme storm back to top of the C East table
AFTER the previous week’s disappointing defeat at Braunton, Uplyme and Lyme Regis returned to the top of C Division East with a convincing victory over their nearest rival, Sandford.
The visitors won the toss and elected to field but in retrospect that might not have been the best decision as Uplyme were in devastating form with the bat. Star of the show was their overseas player, opener Anand Abhishek, who slammed 132 runs to every corner of the King George V
playing field, a demonstration of aggressive batting at its very best. He was well supported by an undefeated 95 from Tyler Wellman and 67 from Joe Elsworth. Sandford made a brave attempt chasing 366 runs with No 3 Harry Everett carrying his bat for 123, but they were 92 runs short when stumps were drawn after 45 overs, having lost just four wickets. Uplyme protected their advantage with eight bowers keeping it tight, the most successful being Jack Lamb-Wilson who returned figures of 2 for 28 off ten overs.
Uplyme’s first defeat of season ON a blustery but sunny day Devon League Division C East leaders Uplyme and Lyme Regis won the toss and batted first on a flat pitch at mid-table Braunton. Openers Mike Langford (30) and Mark Batey (19) were steady and played some nice shots as Uplyme reached 50 without loss. Then, due to some poor shot making and Langford being adjudged leg before, Uplyme collapsed to 64 for four. Skipper Sam Farrow (34) and Andrew Harrison (15) steadied the ship before Farrow edged down the leg side. The rest of the wickets fell quickly and Uplyme were all out on 152 with Nick Dinnison adding useful 16.
The seven-man Braunton attack bowled tightly with four of them getting two victims apiece. Braunton batted very sensibly and rarely looked in danger of losing many wickets. Their wicketkeeper and opener Sam Bithell batted responsibly for his 66 not out. Skipper Farrow commented afterwards: “A disappointing performance from us. Braunton bowled and fielded well and our batting was just not good enough on this occasion. “I think 152 was 80-100 below par on that pitch and there was simply never enough runs on the board for us to build pressure with the ball.
Muffin Men are still setting the pace
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UPLYME and Lyme Regis cemented their position at the top of the East Devon Bash T20 tournament with a 72-run victory over the Upottery Swingers. The Muffin Men won the toss and elected to bat, leaving the Swingers to chase 190 after dismissing five of the visiting batters. Opener Tyler Wellman (66) and No 4 Sam Farrow (58) did most of the damage with skipper Steve Batey weighing in with a useful 20. Ryan Pulman was the most successful Upottery bowlers, finishing with figures of 2 for 37 off his four overs. In reply, the Swingers got off to a reasonable start and at 55 for 2 were in contention but only Alan Pulman (17) showed any resistance and they were 118 for 8 when stumps were drawn after facing their 20 overs. Star bowler for the Muffin Man was Sam Farrow with figures of 3 for 3 off two overs with good support from Martin Langford (2 for 30) and Jack Lamb-Wilson (2 for 16). ■ IT was a close-run thing at Ottery St Mary where the Rising Super Beavers won by just 14 runs at home to Honiton Hawks. The Beavers won the toss and decided to bat, setting a target of 186 from the 20 overs at the
cost of three wickets. Opener Matthew Brewster (78 off 58 balls), Sam O’Nyons (43) and Tom Jeacock (22) led the way with the bat. The Hawks looked in with a chance with opener Dave Haysom leading the way, smashing 72 runs from 39 balls with good support from Ben Kennell (30) and Robert Ingram (18) but in the end they ran out of overs. ■ Seaton Pirates, last year’s East Devon Bash winners, are unlikely to willingly part company with the champion’s trophy and were helped on their way with 34run victory at home to Sidbury Moles. Having won the toss, the Pirates decided to bat and set a challenging target of 196 for the Moles to chase, losing six wickets along the way.Two half centuries from Adam Bilson (56) and Bobby Dormer (52) were the batters who di most damage with a useful 37 contribution from skipper Damien Baxter. Bowling honours for the Moles were shared by Alex Paget (2 for 14) nd Toby Whitfield (2 for 35). Opener Ryan Trawford gave the Moles a good start with a knock of 37 before being run out and a late rally by Ed Chester (42) and Oliver Paget (39) added some respectability but in the end they were 162 for 7 when stumps were drawn with seven batters back in the pavilion.
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UPLYME players pictured with their awards at their annual presentation ceremony held at The Nag’s Head
Swallows celebrate awards night UPLYME Football Club celebrated an excellent season with their awards night held at the Nag’s Head. The Swallows’ first team finished in runners-up spot in their first season in Devon and Exeter League and will be promoted to Division 5 next season. And the Reserves, although struggling in Perry Street Division Three, won the John Fowler Cup against much more experienced opposition. The awards presented were: Golden
Boot - Firsts - Cody Bowditch & Wes Holmes; Reserves - Brad Bowditch; Young Player - Aidan Hulbert; Most Improved Firsts - Connor Tate; Reserves - Fred Heath; Manager’s Player - Firsts - Wes Holmes; Reserves - Brad Bowditch; Most Committed - James Beddows; Bowditch Trophy - Connor Tate; Batten Trophy (spirit of the club) - Jonnie Harris; Players’ Player - Firsts - Conor Newns; Reserves Finn Copp; Clubman - John Bowditch.
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Busy month for Lyme Golf Club Ladies MAY was a busy month for Lyme Regis Golf Club Ladies. Marina Cave won Division One of the monthly stableford (39 points) and Jane Andrews 2nd (35 points). Celia Beadle won Division Two with a fantastic score of 43 points and Ros Clemmans was 2nd (39 points) and was also the winner of the Centenary Sword. Caroline Baker and Rosemary Shepherd won the R&A Coronation Foursomes and now wait to see if they qualify for the next regional round. Sarah Kilcoyne and Judith Ellard were winners of the Ping 4BBB. Sarah also played in the England Golf
Women’s Medal South West Region final at The Kendleshire in Gloucestershire, coming a very respectable 24th out of 70 entrants. The Ladies Away Day was held at Long Sutton and the winners – Judith Williams, Jane Andrews, Kathy Briggs and Corinne Jones - will be organising the 2023 event. Many lady members enjoyed The Platinum Jubilee Special “Street Party” cream tea on June 2nd which followed the fun three-ball Shambles. Everyone embraced the Red White and Blue dress code and a raffle raised more than £200 towards the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
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Lyme bowlers host 64th annual tournament By PAUL MOFFITT IT’S been another very successful week for the Lyme Regis Bowling Club men. A win 9-1 over Sherborne in the championship league, putting the team into second spot, but they are away this week to top of the table Poole Park, which will present a very stiff examination of their current form. Following that, the men had a fine win away to Bridport in the two fours. Added to that, the men also had a big win over Bridport in the return friendly at home. The ladies were not as fortunate, losing all the points available away to Blandford. In the Edna Paisley League, however, they are steaming along and top the table, having
won all their games. The club hosted its 64th Annual Tournament this week - a big event bringing in players from around the country vying to win either a singles, pairs or triples title. P RESULTS Lyme Men 106; Bridport Men 50. T Allman, J Owen, J Sherring, A Weech 1913; R Hunt, S White, J Moseley, P Moffitt 34-7; B Parsons, R Legg, J Morris, J Maslen 23-19; B Driscoll, P Stephens, S Dowling, B Rattenbury 30-11. JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Stay up to date with all the news from Lyme Regis, Uplyme & Charmouth by signing up to our regular newsletter.
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June 24 2022
History is made at the Davey Fort as Chez takes No 2 spot ...and long-serving chairman is made life-member HISTORY was made at the Davey Fort this week with the election of a new committee chairman and a woman taking over as vice-chairman of Lyme Regis Football Club for the first time.
Former player and first team manager Gerard Hitchcock took over the chairmanship from Howard Larcombe, who held the position for 14 years, the longest period in the club’s history, after serving as vice-chairman for several years. That role was filled at this week’s annual meeting by Francesca Evans, who has served on the club committee for several years as minutes secretary and organiser of the club’s Sausage and Cider Festival. Miss Evans, known as Chezzie at the Davey Fort, is the daughter of club president Philip Evans MBE, who has been connected with the club for 60 years. Mr Larcombe, who was made a life member at the club’s recent presentation night, will continue to serve on the committee. At the presentation night, Mr Evans paid tribute to Mr Larcombe’s long service, saying that he had steered the club through the most difficult time in its history as well overseeing a development programme which had seen a huge improvement in facilties at the Davey Fort. At Tuesday’s annual meeting, Mr Evans, in his role as acting treasurer, said that COVID19 had had a huge impact on the financial viability of the club, but they were back in a stable position thanks to the success of last year’s Sausage and Cider Festival, which raised
£13,000, and the opening up of the Davey Fort for parking last summer which brought in £17,000, thanks to the extreme efforts of club stalwart Ken Hitchcock, who sadly died a few weeks ago after a connection with the club going back nearly 70 years. The new grandstand at the Davey Fort is to be named after Mr Hitchcock at a ceremony to be arranged and the players have clubbed together to buy a seat in his memory. Officers elected at the annual meeting were: president Philip Evans; chairman - Gerard Hitchcock; secretary - Rob Thom; acting treasurer Philip Evans; bar manager Gerard Hitchcock; kitchen manager - Emma Blackmore; minutes secretary - Francesca Evans; bookings secretary - Gerard Hitchcock. Julie Simier and Matt Preece were re-elected as first team and Reserves managers. Mark Bailey will continue to look after the ground pending the appointment of a groundsman. At the presentation ceremony earlier in the month, the following awards were presented: Golden Boot - Fred Parsons; young player Josh Daines; 1st team players’ player - Rikki Sargent; manager’s player - Rob Fellingham; Reserves’ players’ player - Cam Fowler; manager’s player - Ben Bowditch; Rovers’ players’ player - Will Meech; manager’s award - Stef Taylor; Club Champion (formerly clubman of the year) - Philip Evans.
New chairman Gerard Hitchcock and vice-chair Francesca Evans pictured after Lyme Regis Football Club’s annual meeting on Tuesday evening
AT THE DAVEY FORT THIS SATURDAY
Clubhouse open from 4pm on Saturdays croquet
Lym Valley follow away defeat with a victory A TEAM of four from Lym Valley Croquet Club travelled to Poole for a SW Croquet Federation League match with East Dorset Croquet Club. The weather was mixed but so was their croquet as they found it difficult to come to terms with the speed and size of the well manicured full size lawns. The Uplyme lawn is three-quarters size. Nevertheless, Richard Cousins and John McCallum won the doubles game in the morning, with John also winning his singles in the afternoon, and Stan Curran snatching a draw in his afternoon singles game. Despite losing the match, the Lym Valley players had an enjoyable day out against higher ranked opponents. In the return home match against Poole at the King George V playing field in Uplyme., Richard Cousins and John McCallum won their morning matches comfortably, with Huw Rees also winning his morning singles match and Stan Curran just failing to overcome his opponent with a score of 13-14, to leave the home side 2-1 ahead at lunch. In the afternoon singles games John continued his good form, winning his singles game, while Richard Cousins won a hard fought contest against strong opposition. Stan Curran and Huw Rees just failed to overcome their opponents in two very close games, going down 1214 and 19-20 respectively. Lym Valley ended 4-3 winners. ■ If YOU are interested in learning about croquet why not consider coming along to the club’s Wednesday morning coaching class. Contact the Secretary on lvcc@gmail.com
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Lyme Regis Football Club president Philip Evans MBE presents retiring chairman Howard Larcombe with his Life Membership certificate
Lyme Regis Football Club Youth Section’s Under 8 side pictured after receiving medals at the club’s presentation afternoon with manager Aaron Rawlins and his assistant Mark Duerden. Around 200 youngsters attended the presentation ceremony with first team manager Julien Simier presenting the awards
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