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Parking permits will ‘price out’ small businesses OWNERS of Lyme Regis’ most historic bed and breakfast have called for the town council to reconsider the “unsustainable” cost of parking permits for their visitors. Sandra Johnson and Susan Walker, who own the Old Lyme Guest House in Coombe Street, recently made an impassioned plea to the council to re-think the continually-rising cost of parking permits at Woodmead car park, which they say will “price them out of business”. REPORT, PAGE 3
Design award for new-look Pilot Boat
LYME Regis Musical Theatre wowed audiences at the Woodmead Halls last week with their production of Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes’. Lead roles were taken by Silvey Webber (pictured lifted centre), Joe Binmore, Grace Herbert and Tom Lowe, who led the ensemble in several high-energy dance numbers. See pages 12 & 13 for full review and more photos. Photo by Melissa Denslow
JUDGE US ON RESULTS NEW MAYOR LAYS OUT VISION FOR FUTURE
LYME’S new mayor, locallyborn Brian Larcombe MBE , has called on the public to give the new town council a chance to develop and be judged on its efforts in doing the best for the town.
After eight turbulent years in the council chamber, Councillor Larcombe is crucially aware that the council has to improve its image and come together in the best interests of all those in the town.
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philip@lyme-online.co.uk Councillor Larcombe took the mayoral chair at the first meeting of the new council in a three-way fight with outgoing mayor Michaela Ellis and Councillor Jeff Scowen. The meeting ended in uproar as Councillor Cheryl Reynolds - who lost a bid to become deputy mayor to Councillor Scowen - resigned and walked out, saying she could not work with Councillors Lar-
combe or Scowen any longer. In an exclusive article for LymeOnline, Councillor Larcombe, who has 20 years experience of leading a parish council, expresses the view that in managing Lyme’s increasing popularity as a holiday resort, the council has to accept there is a limit to the number of visitors the town can attract, and they have to recognise the impact the seasonal numbers have on those living in the town.
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THE Pilot Boat in Lyme Regis has won the highly-acclaimed Pub Design Award, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), for a refurbishment project described as a “labour of love”. The project kicked off in 2015 when owners Palmers Brewery decided that the dated Pilot Boat Inn needed a total rethink to bring it into the modern era. REPORT, PAGE 7
Cup win tops off Uplyme’s 50th year
UPLYME Football Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in style, ending the season by lifting the Kenny Hodges Cup in a 4-2 victory over Chard Rangers. Uplyme were 1-0 down until 44 minutes, but finished on top following a hat-trick from Harvey Brimicombe and a fourth goal from James Souter-Philips. REPORT, PAGE 23
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THE first meeting of the new Lyme Regis Town Council administration saw the election of a new mayor and deputy, as well as a shock resignation.
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CHERYL STANDS DOWN SAYING ‘LIFE HAS BEEN MADE UNBEARABLE’
Cheryl Reynolds won 690 votes in the May 2 town council election – just one off coming top of the poll – but last Wednesday, just two weeks later, she resigned with immediate effect after Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE was elected the new Mayor of Lyme Regis and Councillor Jeff Scowen his deputy. Councillor Larcombe was elected mayor in a three-way race against Councillor Michaela Ellis, who has held the position for the past two years, and Councillor Scowen. Several members questioned whether Councillor Ellis should have been allowed to stand for mayor again, as the council’s standing orders state that a councillor should only be mayor for two consecutive years unless no other candidate puts themselves forward. Councillor Ellis said she had been asked by several members of the council and public to put herself forward, and the rule had been broken on several occasions before. Councillor Richard Doney, who had proposed Councillor Ellis, said he had done so because the council needed some “continuity” as it faced challenging times ahead with the formation of a new unitary authority replacing the former district and county councils. He added that the Mayor of Lyme Regis needed to have credibility with the council’s staff, the public and neighbouring authorities. A proposal to refuse Councillor Ellis’ nomination then failed, meaning standing orders were temporarily suspended to allow Councillor Ellis to stand. In a two-round ballot vote, Councillor Scowen was knocked out in the first round, and Councillor Larcombe then won with eight votes against Councillor Ellis’ six. Councillor Scowen and Mrs Reynolds then went head-to-head for the position of deputy mayor with Councillor Scowen winning the ballot eight votes to six.
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francesca@lyme-online.co.uk Immediately afterwards, Mrs Reynolds announced her resignation from the council, saying she no longer felt able to serve with Councillors Larcombe and Scowen as their “only ambition is to wreck this council’s reputation”. In her resignation statement, Mrs Reynolds made reference to a recent public falling out with her brothers – recently-elected Dorset councillor Daryl Turner and local fire chief Virgil Turner – which resulted in a formal complaint about her behaviour being made to West Dorset District Council’s monitoring officer, for which Councillors Larcombe and Scowen both also provided statements. Mrs Reynolds – who at the time also served on West Dorset District Council – was found in breach of the council’s code of conduct on two counts – calling Councillor Larcombe a liar and using a racist term in a public meeting. She was found not in breach of five other accusations, including bullying Councillor Scowen. Mrs Reynolds has since made a public apology. A fierce election campaign then ensued as Mrs Reynolds stood against her brother, Conservative Daryl Turner, to represent Lyme Regis and Charmouth on the new Dorset Council as an independent. Councillor Tuner won the seat with 756 votes to Mrs Reynolds’ 571. Councillor Turner, Mrs Reynolds and Councillor Scowen have been the subject of several heated debates on social media in the run up to the local elections and over the last two weeks as Lyme’s residents have speculated about who would be the next mayor. Her full resignation statement was as follows: “I say this with my heart in my hand, my life has been made unbearable in the last eight months by family members and certain people on this council and it still continues. “I can no longer serve with people like Councillor Larcombe and Councillor Scowen whose only ambition is to wreck this council’s reputation, its
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officers and me at the town’s expense. “I have given my all to the people of Lyme Regis who I love and respect but I am not prepared to do it any longer within this council. “This council and Dorset Council’s social media policy needs to be changed; your Dorset councillor [Daryl Turner] that blocks people that are confrontational, and Councillor Scowen that continually posts nasty comments and allows others to do the same should be stopped. “I leave this council in despair. Please accept my resignation now.” As she left the council chamber, the newlyelected mayor, Councillor Larcombe, asked Mrs Reynolds and the public to only judge the new council on “what it does”. Mrs Reynolds replied: “Goodbye, Mr Mayor. How terrible for this town.” Councillor Larcombe then offered those mentioned in Mrs Reynolds’ statement the opportunity to respond. Councillor Turner said he would not “lower himself” enough to give a response. Councillor Scowen replied: “I refute completely and utterly Mrs Reynolds’ statements. I’d ask her to give proof and I remind people that it was her actions and her behaviour that caused her downfall, nobody else. “I believe the new council, under the new mayor’s leadership and with my help, will be more engaging with the town, more transparent, and I welcome the start of a new era for both the council and the town.” His comments received applause from the public gallery. Councillor Ellis commented: “This matter has been dealt with through the right process and I don’t want it to be brought up again, and again, and again just because this has now happened. “We are a new council and we need to be doing what we are here for, which is to work for the town and its people and not be bickering in this chamber. I cannot stand to see it.” An Uplyme parish councillor also resigned after the first meeting following the local election - see page 9
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Bed and breakfast owners ask town council to reconsider parking charges INCREASED COST OF PERMITS ‘PRICING US OUT OF BUSINESS’, SAY ACCOMMODATION OWNERS OWNERS of Lyme Regis’ most historic bed and breakfast have called for the town council to reconsider the “unsustainable” cost of parking permits for their visitors. Sandra Johnson and Susan Walker, who own the Old Lyme Guest House in Coombe Street, recently made an impassioned plea to the council to re-think the continually-rising cost of parking permits at Woodmead car park, which they say will “price them out of business”. Several accommodation owners purchase parking permits for their guests from Lyme Regis Town Council, but the cost of an annual permit for Woodmead car park has increased from £500 to £650 since Sandra and Susan took over the bed and breakfast three years ago. Sandra and Susan have to buy individual permits for each room at their four-star bed
Charmouth teenager charged with hit and run
A CHARMOUTH teenager is due to appear in court next month following a hit and run incident in Axminster. Police were called to Lyme Street in Axminster at about 7.40pm on Saturday, May 11, when a local man aged in his 50s was hit by a car outside the Red Lion pub before the driver of the car fled the scene. The victim suffered serious leg injuries and remains in hospital. Devon and Cornwall Police have charged a 19year-old man from Charmouth with GBH with intent, arson with intent and driving without insurance. He is due to appear at Exeter Crown Court on June 13.
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and breakfast, but they told councillors they are currently only operating four out of five bedrooms because they could not afford a fifth permit. Speaking at a recent council meeting, Sandra commented: “Since moving to Lyme Regis three years ago the cost of an individual permit has risen from £500 per permit per room to £650. This huge increase is simply not sustainable for a small, sole trader such as ourselves. “In our first year, we were advised to add the cost to the price of our rooms. This we did, however, as the permits have increased by £150 over three years we simply cannot sustain that charge as an additional cost for each room. The consequence of doing so would price us as a bed and breakfast out of the market and decrease our bookings, therefore putting us out of business. Nor do we think this is fair to visitors to our town. “As an ex-local authority employee I cannot understand why Lyme Regis Town Council feels the need to keep increasing the cost of parking permits, specifically for Woodmead car park, when the council has a reserve budget of £1.4million.” Sandra asked whether some of the council’s reserves could be used to “help small businesses stay in business” by reversing the charges, or if the council could consider a more flexible purchase scheme for the permits, which currently all have to be bought in March, so the cost could be distributed across the year. Susan added: “In the three years that we
have been here nobody on the council has ever approached us, discussed with us or asked us any questions about how such an increase would affect our business. Is it not the job of our local councillors to work for the people of Lyme Regis and help small businesses like ours to thrive, to encourage tourism? “When we heard that the town council reserve was in excess of £1.6million in January and £1.4million to date, we were shocked, upset and appalled. It would be fair to say, I believe, based on these figures that Lyme Regis is wealthy town council. “How could anyone have thought the increase in cost of those permits by 30 per cent was fair? In my opinion it was nothing short of greed and it was unnecessary. “I realise that probably none of the council members would have experienced or have to experience anything like this, and therefore would never have to feel the impact, so it becomes so much easier not to care. And yet, you should care and try to help as many people in Lyme Regis as possible. “We cannot sustain this business with this current way of thinking.” Speaking to LymeOnline after the meeting, the B&B owners said that the “extortionate price” of permits came on top of already expensive business rates, commercial waste charges and increased competition from Airbnb properties, which did not have to pay out the same costs. Sandra and Susan said that most councillors they had spoken to were under the impression that they only had to buy one permit for the whole property, but it was actually one permit per room. They added that they would now be taking the matter up with the new mayor.
Save the Children celebrates 100th year THIS year marks Save The Children's 100th anniversary. Since 1919, the charity has been standing up for children's rights, providing them with opportunities to learn and thrive and protecting them in times of conflict or after natural disasters. With support and donations, Save the Children has become a movement of millions; an outspoken, influential force on the international stage, delivering historic lasting results. Its ongoing campaign will urge the UK government to the international movement of peace in Yemen so children no longer have to grow up in conflict. Four years have passed since this war began claiming the lives of 2,500 children and leaving 22 million people in need of humanitarian assistance. The Lyme Regis branch of Save the Children was inaugurated by the town mayor in 1988. In the 30 years since it has collected more than £100,000 in fundraising thanks to the wonderful support it has received locally. The branch will be celebrating with tea and cakes on Friday, June 7 at Abbeyfield, Silver Street, Lyme Regis, from 2pm until 4pm. The event will include a sale of cakes and cards and a raffle. Donations for tea and cake will be gratefully received. All welcome.
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Marine Theatre secures licence for weddings Dorset declares ‘Climate Emergency’
AT the centre of Lyme Regis’ cultural and social life, the Marine Theatre has witnessed hundreds of celebrations over its rich 125 year history – from plays to concerts and community events. For some time, couples have been hiring the seaside theatre for their wedding receptions, but the arts venue has now announced that it is a fully licensed venue. Photo courtesy of Andrew George Photography
IN one of its first acts, the new Dorset Council has declared a ‘climate emergency’ following a motion tabled by leader of the Liberal Democrat members, Councillor Nick Ireland. The motion read: “The council recognises that climate change is happening and agrees to declare a climate emergency” and was passed with 69 voting in favour, two abstaining, and six voting against.
Academy students to launch boats Police and banks tackle fraud STUDENTS of Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy are looking forward to launching their new, handmade vessels for the first time on Wednesday, June 12. The launch, from the slipway at 2.30pm, marks a celebratory end to the students’ 40-week training course and the start of a new chapter in their lives as boat builders.
A NEW partnership between local banks and Dorset Police has prevented more than £330,000 getting into the hands of fraudsters in the first four months of this year. The scheme, known as the ‘banking protocol’, trains bank staff to spot when someone is about to fall victim to a scam.
The vote means Dorset now joins Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset in having recognised the threat posed by climate change. Lyme Regis and Charmouth’s representative on Dorset Council, Conservative Daryl Turner, was also planning to ask the new unitary authority to declare a climate emergency and has put forward a number of proposals to help tackle climate change.
School kids visit River Cottage CHILDREN from Mrs Ethelston’s Primary Academy in Uplyme recently visited River Cottage HQ at Park Farm on Trinity Hill. The children were given a tour of the farm and were able to feed the animals, before making sausages to take home to their families and their own pizzas for lunch. Photo by Richard Austin
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Wind quintet to perform at Uplyme Church THE Concerts in the West 2019 programme – supporting some of the best young, professional musicians in the UK – will bring Moriarty Winds to Uplyme Church and Bridport Arts Centre in June. The Uplyme Church concert will be held at 7.30pm on Thursday, June 13. Tickets costing £15 are available at Uplyme Stores (01297 444662), Lyme Regis Tourist Information Centre (01297 442138) or Archway Bookshop in Axminster (01297 33744).
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Living Spit’s ‘Living Quiz’ heads to Dorset PERFORMING duo Living Spit are heading back to Dorset to present three special nights of their latest madcap production. ‘The Living Quiz’ is a quiz night with a twist! Every question is performed live: acted, sung, mimed or danced by Howard Coggins and Stu Mcloughlin. The show will be held at Charmouth Village Hall on Tuesday, June 11 - call 07967 759 135 for tickets.
Lifeboat crew to open up station this weekend CREW members and supporters of the RNLI in Lyme Regis are staging an open day followed by the annual Blessing of the Boats service this Sunday (May 26). The lifeboat station on the Cobb will be open to visitors from 10am to 2pm, allowing you to find out more about the voluntary work of the crew and its supporting fundraising group, followed by Blessing of the Boats at 3pm.
New role for Daryl after New children’s book based on Jurassic Coast winning council seat LYME Regis and Charmouth’s representative on the new Dorset Council, Daryl Turner, has been appointed chairman of the Overview & Scrutiny Committee for Place. The purpose of the committee is to fulfil the council’s statutory powers in relation to crime and disorder. Councillor Turner has not been given a Cabinet position.
AFTER a long career as a Fleet Street photographer, Richard Lappas has finally found the time to fulfil his lifetime ambition of writing a children’s book, with his first story based on the Jurassic Coast. His children’s book ‘Adventure at Muffin Bay’ is being published this summer and a sequel is already in the making.
BEING editor of a local newspaper certainly keeps you busy and last week was a particularly hectic one, with an event or meeting to attend every evening. From restaurant openings and musical theatre shows to council fall outs and a new mayor - we had it all. That’s one of the reasons I love my job; every week brings something new. As I’ve mentioned many times before, food and music-related events are always my favourite and, luckily, Lyme Regis hosts them in spades! Last week I tried the new ‘in place’ for wining and dining - Robin Wylde at The Pop-Up Kitchen in Broad Street. Harriet from Robin Wylde is passionate about local produce and enjoys foraging many of her ingredients herself. She served up some delicious canapés at the soft launch last Monday, including fresh crab, mackerel tartare and beef and wild garlic lollipops, and I can’t wait to go back for the full dinner experience complete with a drinks pairing for every course. Robin Wylde is open in The PopUp Kitchen every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday evening and booking is definitely advisable. Take a look at robinwylde.com for details. Later in the week I was off to review Lyme Regis Musical Theatre’s ‘Anything Goes’ and was blown away by the professionalism of the production, especially the out-
standing dance numbers. The Cole Porter tunes have been stuck in my head ever since! Read my full review on pages 12 & 13. I’m planning to dance the Bank Holiday weekend away myself as the annual Jazz Jurassica festival brings an incredibly varied line-up to town (see page 17). This is no longer just a jazz festival for the traditionalists, but also includes soul, funk, gospel and more, with free entertainment on the seafront all weekend, as well as in several local bars and restaurants, and ticketed headline gigs at the Marine Theatre. If you haven’t checked out the programme yet, take a look at jazzjurassica.co.uk I’ll also be heading to River Cottage’s Food Fair on Saturday for some more culinary treats and of course we’ll be covering Lyme Regis lifeboat crew’s annual Blessing of the Boats ceremony on Sunday. The lifeboat station will be hosting an open day from 10am with the service at 3pm - all are welcome to join. And that’s just the half of it - Lyme has certainly sprung to life over the past few weeks and we’re all geared up for another busy season!
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Top bhangra band to play in Lyme Regis THEY have played at the Olympics Closing Ceremony in 2012, the Royal Variety Performance and for the Queen at her Diamond Jubilee celebrations. Now the Dhol Foundation, the UK’s best known bhangra band, has announced a concert in Lyme Regis. The concert will be held at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Saturday, July 6 with the bar opening at 7pm for an 8pm start. Tickets cost £16 in advance or £18.50 on the door. To book, call 01297 442138 or visit the theatre website www.marinetheatre.com
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After explosive walk-out, it’s time for new council to move on
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ITH five new councillors and the prospect of a new mayor being elected, last week’s meeting of Lyme Regis Town Council was always going to be - shall we say interesting. And whilst rumours during the day circulating in town were predicting a few fireworks, no one expected it to be quite so explosive.
The popular view was that the contest for mayor would be a two-way fight (probably not the best word to use here!) between the outgoing mayor, Michaela Ellis, and Councillor Jeff Scowen, who had made it quite clear on social media over a number of weeks that he was going for the top job - and expected to win it. As president I was on front-of-house duties at Lyme Regis Musical Theatre’s production of ‘Anything Goes’ at the Woodmead Halls but popped down to the Guildhall to listen to the proceedings. Considering how much activity there had been on Facebook in the run-up to the meeting, my first impression was how disappointing to see just seven people in the public gallery. It made me think, does anyone really care about who is mayor and who runs the town? As mayor-election day drew ever closer there was talk among those who do care that a third candidate had emerged. That had to be Brian Larcombe whose name had been bandied about for some time but, with local government duties elsewhere, did not seem to be courting support to become his home town’s First Citizen. And so it proved that arguably one of the town’s most experienced councillors by a country mile, Councillor Larcombe allowed his name to go into the hat. Normally, mayor’s serve a two-year term and only continue in office if there is no one interested in taking over, but Councillor Ellis said she had agreed to allow her name to go forward because a number of people in the town had encouraged her to do so. Immediately, new councillor Belinda Bawden stepped forward to point out that standing or-
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ders confirmed that the position should go to a new candidate willing to serve. But not all standing orders are binding and the council voted to suspend them to allow Councillor Ellis’ name to go forward for what could have been her fifth year as mayor, having previously served for a two-year term from 2009-11. In the end, Councillor Ellis was defeated by eight votes to six in favour of Councillor Larcombe taking the mayoral chairs. Councillor Scowen was then nominated for deputy mayor against Cheryl Reynolds and he won the support by a similar margin. At this point, Mrs Reynolds read a statement saying she could not work with Councillors Larcombe or Scowen, resigned and promptly left the chamber to a few gasps, saying it was a “terrible day” for the town. Whatever the new councillors thought of this, heaven knows, but it was yet another uncomfortable day for Lyme Regis Town Council. Full marks to Councillor Ellis who, clearly disappointed, took it on the chin and brought some decorum back to proceedings with a call for the council to draw a line under what had happened and come together to do their best for the people of Lyme Regis. There were shouts of approval from the audience. It was heartening to see two youngsters sat in the council seats - 19-year-old Kelsey Ellis, daughter of the outgoing mayor, and 20-year old Leon Howe, son of former town councillor Rikey Austin. I do hope that both of them were not put off by the earlier drama and that the more senior councillors give them every help to establish a younger presence in the council chamber. Perhaps it would a positive move if they were given a specific task, working together, to drive through the council, possibly developing the recently formed youth council at the Woodroffe School. The new mayor’s first challenge will be to unite the council, to eliminate past quarrels and to raise the morale of the staff who must have been affected by the shenanigans of previous months. Councillor Larcombe, in an exclusive article for this newspaper (see page 7), outlines his views on the challenges above and has made it clear that there has to be more balance between Lyme’s role as a hugely popular resort and the needs of those who live in the town, stressing that there is a limit to the number of people the town can cater for. That’s quite a statement and one that will be welcomed by an increasing number who feel past council’s have courted the tourist pound too enthusiastically, it being the lifeblood of the town. He has urged the townsfolk to give the new council the chance to settle in and to judge them on results. So let’s just do that. ■ IN last week’s column I inferred that former councillor Cheryl Reynolds, after hearing the result of the town council election at the count, posted on Facebook that she would put her name forward for the position of mayor. This information was given to me by another councillor shortly after the result was announced and there were a number of comments on Facebook urging Mrs Reynolds to stand. Mrs Reynolds has asked me to point out that she made no such public statement and at no time had she considered putting herself forward for being mayor. Subsequently, Mrs Reynolds was nominated for the position of deputy mayor but was defeated eight votes to six by Councillor Jeff Scowen.
BRANCH chairman Ian Marshall and stalwart committee member Anya Driver pictured at the Legion’s national conference in Bournemouth
Do you really know what the British Legion does? REGULAR readers of this column and others I have written about Lyme over the years will know that I have huge respect for the work of the Royal British Legion. I got involved in the Legion many years ago when I was asked to compere the local branch’s Festival of Remembrance, an event we revived last year to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War. With a packed Woodmead Halls, it was a very emotional occasion. When the late Cecil Quick was forced to relinquish the position of branch president through ill health after 50 years of service, I was honoured to be appointed in his place, especially as I do not come from a military family. I am now in my third year as president and I have learned a great deal about the fantastic work the Legion does. We all know that the Legion organises the annual Poppy Appeal, but have you ever wondered where all that cash goes and, more importantly, what is it spent on? A man who knows more about this than me is the current branch chairman, Ian Marshall, a former Major in the British Army who has done much in recent times to increase the public awareness of the Legion in Lyme and is committed to the cause. After returning from representing the Lyme branch at the Legion’s annual conference in Bournemouth, I asked Ian to sum up the work of the organisation that does so much for those brave men and women, past and present, that make this world a far safer place. These are Ian’s words: “I think we all tend to forget that our brave service veterans and their dependents need our help 365 days a year and not just in the weeks leading up to Armistice Day on November 11 each year. “The Royal British Legion works in association with many other service charities but in particular
we are able to assist with care and independent living - from providing care homes for older veterans, to support for carers, to helping the Armed Forces community to live safely at home, we're here to help. We help with physical and mental wellbeing, from expert recovery and rehabilitation, to muchneeded breaks away, we're here to ensure the Armed Forces community can access the help they need. “What about financial and employment support? We’re here to help ease the burden of financial pressures and transition into civilian life for the Armed Forces community. “Local community connections - whether you'd like to talk to us in person, on the phone, or even chat online, we're here to make sure everyone can access the support they need. “Expert guidance - we offer robust support services in several areas but sometimes what's needed is a bit of advice or recommendation to a more specialised service. “More locally we offer home and hospital visiting, telephone buddying and provide on the spot support to our case workers if they need help. This all sounds great in principal but how do we assist in the Lyme Regis and its environs? “We are developing our support and outreach locally by holding a monthly coffee drop in session in the Driftwood Rooms of the Baptist Hall in Lyme Regis commencing on Monday, June 3 from 10am to 12noon. These meetings will be held thereafter on the first Monday of the month. “Please put the dates in your diary and pop in for a chat where we can explain all this is more detail and signpost you towards the most effective assistance route. Your local legion Poppy Team very much look forward to meeting you and naturally we are most indebted to all our gallant poppy collectors who all help this great charity work.”
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Meet your new mayor a Sunday afternoon and arriving at Derby to then find digs and start work at Rolls-Royce Aero Engine Division on the Monday morning. A bit daunting for an 18 who’d never been further north than Bristol! However, the work was good and the employer was regarded as the best. I met my wife, Wendy, a Derby girl, at ‘Royce’s’ and after five years we decided to return south. I got a position at the Ministry of Defence’s Hydrographic Office (UKHO) in Taunton and worked there for 40 years as a cartographer and a senior HR manager, during which time I was also a Trade Union chairman, chair of the national Mapping & Charting Group and a member of the MoD Group Council. I have also been a school governor for 20 years at the Castle School in Taunton and a parish council chairman for 20 years. I have two children, Sarah and Chris, who are married to Keven and Holly, and three grandchildren – James, Lucy and Felicity – with another due very shortly. We spent most of our weekends at CARRYING out his first official duty after being elected the new Mayor of Lyme Lyme visiting mum Regis, Councillor Brian Larcombe attended the annual general meeting of the and dad, Alan and Larcombe, Lyme Regis/St George’s Twinning Association, for which he now takes on the role Peggy of president. He is pictured shaking hands with chairman John Dover, alongside both Lyme people through and through committee members Sally Holman and David Parker HAVING been elected First Citizen last week, the new Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE, introduces himself and outlines his future plans for the town council. OUR family is very much a Lyme Regis family; we’ve been in the town for generations, it means a lot to us. I was born and grew up in Lyme and on leaving school at 18 I had, like many others did and still do, to leave Lyme to find work. It always amazes me just how many kids were born to Lyme families to then leave and find their way to all corners of the world. My leaving wasn’t to the far flung corners. I remember catching the train at Axminster on
and to whom there was no better place. If truth be known we never really left Lyme, although the necessity of employment in other places and the experiences gathered has provided a perspective. It enables, as many others who leave Lyme and return, the means to see Lyme through the mixed prism of past recollection and present day. It cannot be about trying to relive or recreating the past, any more than it can be about change without regard to the past. For Lyme and other ‘special places’ it has to be about the happy co-existence of past and present. Respecting the important visible features of the town’s historic legacy while at the same time understanding and providing for present day and future needs. Lyme people effectively give up their town to holidaymakers and significantly-increasing numbers of day-trippers, such is the nature of living in a very popular seaside town that has tourist facilities and substantial populations within a short drive. The town council gives a considerable amount of its resources to the visitor and tourist needs. I’m keen that we give more thought to the effect of the choices and actions taken in attracting ever-increasing numbers. Lyme is very small and its attraction is big, and while visitor income is welcomed, there is a limit to the numbers the town can cater for and we need to understand how we can better manage it. We also need to remember what it means to live in Lyme and the impact of heightened seasonal numbers particularly as the season is tending to widen. Lyme is a town that is recognised all over the country such is the draw to its West Dorset setting and unique landscape. The beaches,
Pilot Boat wins CAMRA design award THE Pilot Boat in Lyme Regis has won the highly-acclaimed Pub Design Award, organised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA), for a refurbishment project described as a “labour of love”. The project kicked off in 2015 when owners Palmers Brewery decided that the dated Pilot Boat Inn needed a total rethink to bring it into the modern era. At the time, the inn was comprised of a modest pub with a large function room and skittle alley, which was underused and disconnected from the pub area. Working with design agency Concorde BGW, Palmers put together a plan to retain the charms of the old pub as “a refuge for patrons of all ages on a cold wintery night”, whilst creating a fresh and modernised space for warm summer evenings and pub lunches. A newly-built restaurant and open kitchen were created, which was tastefully connected to the pub area by utilising reclaimed ship timber and a new bi-folding glass wall to create an ‘inside-outside’ feel. With views out to sea and a nautical theme, the Pilot Boat has proved a hit with residents and visitors since re-opening in
spring last year, and has become the perfect place to retreat after a long walk on the beach or for a meal in the bar. CAMRA celebrating the achievement with a presentation event this week, just days before the launch of its Summer of Pub campaign, which aims to promote pub-going over the warmer months and celebrate the contribution of the great British pub to our heritage. Andrew Davison, chairman of CAMRA’s judging panel said: “Palmers Brewery has transformed a small, rather run-down pub into a modern, exciting place for the twenty-first century. Their architects have gone all out to maximise the use of the site, including an external, first-floor terrace from which you have views of the sea. “What really impresses is the use of good quality finishes such as the lovely dark blue tiles in the gents’, the oak casing of the piers in the front bar, the rustic character of the bar counter, and especially - the restrained, non-cliché look of the references to things maritime (when it would have been all too easy to overdo it here). “No doubt this will long be a thriving wa-
tering hole for visitors to the magnificent Jurassic Coast.” Jim Jones Palmers Tenanted Trade Director, added: "The refurbishment of the Pilot Boat has been Palmers' largest project to date, breathing new life into the pub and evolving into an iconic landmark destination pub on the Jurassic Coast. “We are delighted that under the excellent leadership of licensees Angela and Robyn Collyns the Pilot Boat has set sail as a vibrant focal point for locals and a draw for visitors to the area. “With so much history to the building, we are immensely proud of the way that together with designers Concorde BGW, we managed to capture the character and heritage of the old pub which now leads through to a large contemporary open plan kitchen and restaurant with sun trap roof terrace and three beautifully appointed bedrooms.” The presentation event for the pub took place yesterday (Thursday) at the Coopers Tavern in Burton-on-Trent, which won the Historic England Conservation Award and will host the ceremony this year.
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seafront, the Cobb and historic buildings, and surrounding countryside are the draw and we need to ensure it remains a quality place to visit while also being a special place to live. The two have to be held in balance simply because you can’t have one without the other. Lyme Regis Town Council has to deal with larger matters than many other towns of its size, such is the nature of its area and location, and there is sometimes more to issues than might appear. We have recently had council elections and have many new councillors. I would ask that they are given the chance to develop into the role and that they and the council as a whole are judged by what it does and the effort in doing its best for the town. Councillor Larcombe will formally be installed as Mayor of Lyme Regis at the annual mayor making ceremony on Wednesday, June 5
Parish council seeks to co-op four new members DESPITE an impassioned plea at the annual parish meeting from chairman Peter Noel for Charmouth residents to join the council rather than criticising on the sidelines, only seven nominations were received for the 11 seats at the recent election. The council is now seeking to co-op new members by submitting applications for those interested in serving to be considered at the next full meeting on July 23. Those wishing to do so should submit their applications to the clerk, Lisa Tuck, at The Elms Council Offices. At this week’s meeting, Mr Noel was reelected as chairman for a fourth term with Councillor Paul Oatway at vice-chairman. Councillor Noel will also chair the finance and general purposes committee and Councillor Oatway will head up the human resources committee. Three other committee chairman were elected - Judith Sheppard (foreshore), Martin Sayers (playing field, cemetery and street management) and Kay Solomon (planning). Uplyme Parish Council is also seeking interest from those willing to serve following the resignation of Barbara Kidson (see page 9). Details of how to apply for Uplyme Parish Council can be found in the advertisement on page 21.
False alarm for lifeboat crew LYME Regis lifeboat crew was launched on Wednesday, May 22 following reports that a kayaker was in difficulties off Burton Bradstock. However, the launch was called off at 3.40pm when it was established that the kayaker was safely ashore and the incident was recorded as a false alarm with good intent.
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INVITATION TO DONATE PRODUCTS TO THE FOODBANK
Lyme Regis Foodbank, open each Wednesday morning, is run by volunteers to help individuals or families in our community who face a 'food crisis': being without food or means to obtain food owing to temporary financial, medical or social support difficulties. The Foodbank relies on donations of suitable products from generous-minded people. Items such as those on the list below are the staples of the Foodbank, so anything you can contribute, however little or much, is welcome.
CEREALS EGGS MILK - semi-skimmed, long life TEA BAGS INSTANT COFFEE SUGAR FRUIT JUICE or SQUASH JAM, MARMALADE, HONEY PEANUT BUTTER, MARMITE, SAVOURY PASTE, etc. SOUP - cans/instant/cup BAKED BEANS LENTILS, CHICKPEAS, KIDNEY BEANS - tinned or dry TINNED VEGETABLES TINNED TOMATOES TINNED SPAGHETTI
TINNED VEGETARIAN MEALS PASTA & PASTA SAUCE RICE & NOODLES RICE PUDDING TINNED FRUIT SPONGE PUDDING, etc. CUSTARD BISCUITS - sweet or savoury BABY FOOD BABY FORMULA Other suitable items include: TOILET TISSUE SOAP - liquid or bar TOOTHPASTE WASHING POWDER WASHING UP LIQUID
THE FOODBANK ALWAYS NEEDS
Tinned ‘MEAT TO HEAT’ (e.g. hot dogs, chilli, curry and pies) Tinned COLD MEAT and tinned FISH - tuna, pilchards, sardines POTATOES - tinned or instant mashed SHAMPOO NAPPIES You can drop items into the collection boxes held at the following places: ● Uplyme Post Office & Stores ● The Catholic Church of St Michael and St George, Silver Street ● The Baptist Church, Broad Street ● The Parish Church of St Michael the Archangel, Church Street ● Uplyme Parish Church ● St Michael’s Primary School ● Charmouth Primary School ● Charmouth Parish Church ● Morgans of Charmouth ● Or at the Hub in Church Street on Wednesday mornings 10am to 12noon
Other ways to help the Foodbank If you are unable to donate items, but would like to help the Foodbank, you can do so by: ● Making a financial contribution, used for buying products to fill gaps in donated stock ● Volunteering time to join the team at the Foodbank on some Wednesday mornings
To offer this sort of help, please contact Chris Tipping (01297 441224 / 07516-606961 / manager@lymeforward.com) or Chris Boothroyd (01297 442237 / chris@caboothroyd.net)
LOCAL GP Dr Forbes Watson has said the merging of two medical practices in Lyme Regis will be a “positive change” for the town. It was announced in March that Lyme Bay Medical Practice, based at Kent House, and Lyme Regis Medical Centre would join forces to form one practice under the leadership of Dr Watson on June 1. Ahead of next week’s merger, Dr Watson commented: “We continue to work very hard to shape the new Lyme Bay Medical Practice and are aiming for a smooth transition on June 1. “Staff have been very engaged in the process and worked closely with me and Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust, who will be providing community services. “You will find below responses to a number of questions we have received through the consultation events, Patient Participation Groups and LymeForward. I hope you find these helpful and we would plan to continue to keep you updated as much as possible. “If, however, you do have further questions then please contact the practice directly. “I believe this to be a very positive change for Lyme Regis and hope that we can build on the strong foundation that already exists to address the healthcare needs of you and your loved ones.” Frequently Asked Questions ● When will the two practices combine and what will it be called? June 1 2019 and Lyme Bay Medical Practice. ● Will you still have the same phone number/fax number/email? Yes, all contact details will stay the same but we will have a new website. ● Will both buildings be used as it is at present and in the long run? Both buildings will continue to be used and we plan that some staff will work across both sites. ● Will there be changes made to the way I book appointments and can I still request a home visit? Appointments can be booked in the usual way by telephone or electronically. Home Visits will be available however we will always ask you to attend the surgery if possible as we can offer more care there. ● Will the opening hours stay the same at both sites? Will these be extended and will there still be Saturday morning surgery? The opening hours will be 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday. There will be a nurse-led service on a Saturday morning. There is access to GP delivered services at Bridport Community Hospital 6pm to 8pm Monday to Friday, and 9am to 1pm Saturday. ● How will the triage system work? You will be asked if willing to give the receptionist some background to your complaint. This is to give us a better opportunity to assess your need. You are then likely to receive a call-back from a nurse practitioner who will assess and advise according to need. ● Will it make it harder for me to book an appointment with a GP/nurse? No, it should be easier as we will have more appointments available. ● Will I still be able to make an appointment to see my usual doctor/nurse and will this be at my usual surgery? Provided your usual doctor/nurse is available you will be able to make an appointment to see them. You will be told where that is when you book.
Will patient information be on the same database and accessible to all clinicians at all sites? The practice has a single computer system where all patient information is held and all qualified healthcare professionals have access. ● How will the new arrangement benefit GPs, nurses and practice staff at the practice? There will be an increase in total number of appointments available and a tried and tested triage system so you see the most appropriate person for your need. ● Will any service that is currently offered by my usual surgery be removed or stopped and how will you make sure there is no reduction in the quality of services that are provided? There are no plans to stop any current services. We constantly monitor the quality of our services and are externally inspected. There are also several ways through which patients can give feedback. ● Will you be able to provide any new services to patients and what service may improve? We are planning to provide new services, details of which will be shared when available. One example is a new Consultant Led Paediatric Clinic starting in July. ● Will provision for people with mental health conditions be improved? We are in discussion to try to increase locally delivered mental health services. ● Will there be any changes to how I access the GP out of hours service/MIU? There will be no change to how the out of hours service is accessed. MIU will offer a minor illness service in addition to minor injuries. We would encourage patients to telephone first so we can triage their need. ● Will I still be able to access community services? Yes, these will be provided by Dorset Healthcare University Foundation Trust who will provide more detailed information. ● Will I still be able to drop my prescription/sample/letter/other item off to my usual practice? Yes, this will be available at both sites. Will the intended affect any treatment or medication I am currently receiving either at my usual surgery or any hospital and will I still have access to RD&E and DCH in the future? Such treatments will continue as before. ● I currently use the online appointment booking/medication ordering system, will this still work? Yes, we would like to encourage use of this wherever possible and will be looking to expand it. ● Will there be one patient participation group? Yes, this is presently being progressed. ● I have further questions I would like to ask and/or comments I would like to make. How do I do this? Contact the reception team at either building or email via our ‘contact us’ page on the website. ●
Foodbank’s First Year: a community that cares IN its first year since re-launching last May, the Lyme Regis Foodbank has provided, to local individuals and families with a food crisis, 471 ‘person/weeks' of food. Think of that as the equivalent of feeding a family of three for just over three years to get a feel for what’s involved. During that time the service has helped 56 adults and 36 children, each directed by one of the 19 professionally-responsible groups (such as GP practices, Citizens Advice, Magna Housing, Children’s Services Family Workers) who agree to work alongside the Foodbank and use their skills to help clients deal with whatever it is that’s causing their food emergency. Twenty selfless volunteers share the work of keeping the Foodbank open each Wednesday morning at The Hub in Church Street, and managing the behind-the-scenes tasks needed to keep supplies flowing and organised. The other generosity, of course, comes from residents willing and able to donate to the Foodbank. Some do this by contributing products to
one of the collection boxes held at various places in Lyme, Charmouth and Uplyme. Others kindly give money, which is often more convenient for the donor and is really helpful to the Foodbank, for the organisers can then shop economically to fill essential gaps in donated goods. Clients of the Foodbank all appreciate the help they’re given, often expressing this in touching ways. LymeForward, which runs the service, hopes for the day when it’s no longer needed. Meanwhile, as one of our volunteers recently wrote in Charmouth’s ‘Shoreline’ magazine, “regardless of the reasons people find themselves in this position, no one should go hungry in this day and age. It is not for us to judge but simply to help because we can.” So if you are one who can, please see the advertisement to the left, which has all the details you’ll need in order to donate what you can to the continuing work of the Foodbank. Thank you.
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Parish councillor Plant sale raises £500 for air resigns a week ambulance night landing site after elections BARBARA Kidson resigned from Uplyme Parish Council just a week after being reelected. Mrs Kidson served on the council for four years and was reelected with 295 votes in the recent election. However, following the annual parish meeting just a week later, she decided to resign as she was not voted onto the Planning Committee. Mrs Kidson was a key player in setting up Uplyme Neighbourhood Plan and is passionate about providing affordable housing in the village, so she was keen to sit on the Planning Committee. Following her resignation, she said: “I put myself up for re-election to Uplyme Parish Council specifically because I wanted the council to pursue the idea of forming a Community Land Trust. To do this, I needed to be on the Planning Committee. I was not elected to that committee so I resigned. “My thanks again to those people who voted for me and trust you understand why I resigned.” The vacancy on the parish council will now either be filled by co-option or a by-election if enough electors call for one and there is more than one candidate (see page 21).
UPLYME & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society has donated £500 to the King George V Playing Field for its night landing facility for Devon Air Ambulance. The £500 donation came from funds raised by the horticultural society’s annual plant sale and coffee morning held at Uplyme Village Hall. Pictured above, horticultural society chairman Robin Britton (right) presents a cheque to Jim Thomas, chairman of the King George V Playing Field trustees, at the end of the sale.
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A crowded two-hour sale saw a wide range of vegetable plants, herbs, perennials and bedding sold to eager purchasers. The sale of donated cakes, jams and produce also contributed to the fundraising. In total, the morning raised around £800. The King George V Playing Field is one of several charities supported by the horticultural society, with its summer show in July also raising funds for good causes.
Attractions for the whole family at Uplyme Fete
UPLYME Village Fete will be held on Saturday, June 8 and organisers have planned a full programme of attractions both old and new. For the children (and young at heart) there will be the ever-popular miniature steam train rides, as well as a bouncy castle, slide and roundabout. Punch and Judy will be entertaining as will Munchkins Miniature Shetland Ponies and Sharandys Birds of Prey. There will also be a display of classic cars, along with lots of interesting stalls and table games. The music tent returns this year with young musicians from In the Band and the Lyme Luggers ukulele group performing outside, while James will serenade you whilst you have a cream tea inside the village hall. The Cocktail Lounge and cricket club bar will keep mums and dads refreshed and coffee will also be available from the new red Tukxi wagon. There will also be burgers from Wyldes Country Meats, as well as crepes and doughnuts. The Axminster-based Karizma Majorettes will lead the opening procession around the King George V playing field and Lyme’s town crier Alan Vian will compere the afternoon’s entertainment. A grand draw will take place at about 4pm with some great prizes including first prize of £150. The fete will open from 2pm with entry costing £2. Dogs on leads welcome.
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Training for trustees LYMEFORWARD is looking to arrange a Trustee Training Session in conjunction with the Dorset Volunteer Centre. The three-hour course is designed to support trustees effectively fulfil their role and provide good governance, and will be based in Lyme Regis. Good governance is fundamental to organisational success. It enables and supports a charity’s compliance with the law and relevant regulations, and provides an environment for fulfilling the charity’s purpose. The course will ensure participants understand being effective as a trustee and as a board of trustees; decision making; being legal; managing risk; and identifying and putting in place the right policies and procedures. The course is designed for trustees or committee members of all types of voluntary and community groups, from community libraries to pre-schools and lunch clubs. It will provide practical tools and information to support trustee boards provide good governance for their organisations success. The course will be chargeable and depends on the level of interest. If you or anyone in your organisation are interested email manager@lymeforward.com
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Peter and Barbara celebrate 65 years LYME Regis residents Peter and Barbara Lacey recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The couple first met in Feltham, Middlesex, when they were just 15 years old. They were engaged aged 18 when Peter joined the Army and married in Feltham in 1954 after he completed his national service. The couple have a son and a daughter. Having worked in the retail trade, Peter went to college as a mature student and qualified as a youth worker and Barbara also later qualified in youth work. They first came to Dorset when Peter was appointed to Gillingham, later moving back to Surrey before settling in Lyme Regis 42 years ago when Peter took on the role of district youth worker for the Axe Valley, based at the Pippins Centre in Axminster.
Cream teas raise £600 for Christian Aid
Cream tea for over 70s LYME Regis Over 70s Christmas Dinner Committee are extending an invitation to residents of the town, aged 70 and over, to attend a complimentary cream tea. The event will be held at the Woodmead Halls on Tuesday, June 18 at 2.30pm. To obtain your free ticket, contact Michaela Ellis on 01297 443942.
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Barbara volunteered at local youth clubs and worked at the Woodberry Down Adventure Centre in Lyme Regis. The couple also launched a Gateway Club for children with learning difficulties and Peter volunteered with the coastguard. In more recent years, he has become known locally for his historical books, including ‘Ebb & Flow: The Story of Maritime Lyme Regis’ and ‘Elizabethan Lyme’. The couple celebrated their sapphire wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Lyme Regis Golf Club and received their second congratulatory card from Her Majesty the Queen, having previous received one for their 60th anniversary.
CELEBRATING 65 years of marriage, Lyme Regis residents Peter and Barbara Lacey with their card from the Queen
CHRISTIAN Aid supporters raised almost £600 at a cream tea event in Lyme Regis last weekend. Hosted by Becky and Mark Lewis at their home in Sidmouth Road, the ladies of St Michael’s Parish Church served cream teas to 60 or more visitors throughout the afternoon. Funds were further boosted by a successful street collection in Lyme Regis on Saturday, which raised £167, and Lyme Regis resident Betty Wood will be holding a coffee morning today (Friday) to add to the total. This year, funds raised during Christian Aid Week will be used to provide appropriate facilities for mothers in different parts of the
world, including Sierra Leone, to have a safe health clinic nearby when they give birth. Many mothers still die in childbirth in some parts of the world, maybe because they have too far to walk (two hours or more) to get to medical care when birth is imminent, or that there are inadequate facilities when they do arrive. Last year, Christian Aid Week in Dorset raised £106,000 which could have paid to install solar panels on 43 clinics in rural Sierra Leone, meaning that instead of delivering babies by torchlight, nurses would have had efficient light to do their work with the mums and babies.
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ESME Skevington, a pupil of the Lyme School of Ballet, will be heading to the French capital this summer after securing a place with the prestigious Paris Opera Summer School. The young dancer, from Charmouth, will be studying ballet, folk dance, mime, music and history of dance from July 8 to 13 with the summer school, designed for dancers aged between 10 and 19. Created in 2013 for the tercentenary of the Paris Opera School, this summer intensive is a unique opportunity for young dancers from all over the world to train at the world’s most ancient ballet school. The summer school faculty includes teachers and pianists from the Paris Opera School and dancers from the Paris Opera Company. Esme had to audition with a video of her class work, from lessons at the Lyme School of Ballet, which was filmed by her big brother at home in Esme’s own little ballet studio.
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YME Regis Musical Theatre won rave reviews from audiences as they set sail on the SS American for their production of Cole Porter’s classic ‘Anything Goes’ last week.
The much-anticipated show - the company’s second production to be held at the Woodmead Halls - saw accomplished stage performer Kelly Apps swap her usual leading lady role to make her directing debut with great success. The story followed the madcap antics of those aboard an ocean liner bound from New York to London in the 1930s, with several rising stars of the musical theatre group taking the leading roles. Joe Binmore was cast as stoaway Billy Crocker, desperate to win the affection of heiress Hope Harcourt, played by Grace Herbert in her biggest role to date and who clearly has a great future on the local stage with a delightful singing voice. The talented duo complimented each other with their strong singing voices, especially in duets ‘It’s Delovely’ and love song ‘All Through the Night’, while Tom Lowe had the audience in stitches as Hope’s rather clueless English fiance Sir Evelyn Oakleigh, stepping in late to the rehearsal schedule and learning the part in just six weeks. But it was Silvey Webber who stole the show, oozing confidence and natural stage presence as Reno Sweeney, a nightclub singer accompanied on board by her backup group The Angels - Susie Gambie, Jasmine Hussey, Elaine Street and Nicole P. Ward, who did much to keep the momentum of the show moving.
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Lyme Regis Musical Theatre Woodmead Halls Billy enlists the help of Reno to win Hope’s heart, and Reno herself unexpectedly falls for Sir Evelyn along the way. Joined by Public Enemy #13 ‘Moonface’ Martin, played Ian Styles, who came to the stage fairly late in life, in his biggest and most successful role to date, and his enthusiastic moll Bonnie, played by Robin Braksted - another rising talent for the society - the gang get into all kinds of mischief on board the SS American, with Billy donning an increasingly ridiculous array of disguises to avoid being thrown into the brig. The leading characters were backed up by an excellent supporting cast, including Brian Boyt who entertained as Elisha J. Whitney getting more and more inebriated throughout the voyage - as well as Vanessa Loader as Hope’s easily-charmed mother, Scott Robson as the steward/purser, Brian Rattenbury as the ship’s captain, Pete Ward as the unfortunate Bishop Dobson and Sue Wiscombe and Val Cullimore as Chinese converts Ching and Ling (see page 13 for full cast and crew). With hits including ‘You’re The Top’ and ‘I Get a Kick Out of You’, ‘Anything Goes’ is widely regarded as some of Cole Porter’s best work and the ensemble did not disappoint in
performing the popular tunes with gusto. They were accompanied by the ‘Ship’s Band’, led by musical director Ian Crew, who went out with a bang giving his last performance with Lyme Regis Musical Theatre. With plenty of impressive lifts and high kicks on the high seas, it was the dance numbers that really wowed the crowds. In particular, the title song ‘Anything Goes’ was a feast for the eyes as well as the ears, and had the audience cheering for more as the show broke for the interval. Hats off to choreographer Rachel Worsley. The ingenious set was also impressive and noted as one of the best by keen followers of amateur dramatic shows in the area, with credit going to the multi-talented Ian Styles, taking on the backstage task of set construction as well as entertaining on stage. Having been formed in 1920, Lyme Regis Musical Theatre - formerly known as Lyme Regis Operatic Society - marks its 100th anniversary next year. To celebrate the centenary, the society will be staging a concert version of ‘The Mikado’ their very first show performed in 1921 - at the Marine Theatre on August 1 and 2 2020, as well as its annual spring production from May 12 to 16, which members have this week confirmed will be ‘Chicago’, a first for the society and a production that their talented young members will relish. Among those to attend ‘Anything Goes’ last week were the outgoing mayor and consort, Michaela and Alan Ellis, and life member Nick Lawrence, last year’s national president of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.
LEADING cast members Silvey Webber and Joe Binmore as Reno Sweeney and Billy Crocker (above) and Grace Herbert and Tom Lowe as Hope Harcourt and Sir Evelyn Oakleigh (below) stole the show. Pictured top, Robin Braksted in the role of moll Bonnie leads one of the impressive dance numbers
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RENO Sweeney (Silvey Webber) falls for Sir Evelyn Oakleigh (Tom Lowe)
ROBIN Braksted as Bonnie and Ian Styles as Moonface. Below, Joe Binmore as Billy Crocker with Brian Boyt as Elisha J Whitney and, below left, larking about with Ian Styles as Moonface and Silvey Webber as Reno Sweeney
A HAPPY ending for Hope Harcourt (Grace Herbert) and Billy Crocker (Joe Binmore)
PICTURED above and below, the dance numbers were the highlight of the show
Cast: Reno Sweeney - Silver Webber; Billy Crocker - Joe Binmore; Hope Harcourt Grace Herbert; Sir Evelyn Oakleigh - Tom Lowe; Moonface - Ian Styles; Mars Harcourt - Vanessa Loader; Elisha J. Whitney - Brian Boyt; Bonnie - Robin Braksted; Bishop Dobson - Peter Ward; Angels - Susie Gambie, Jasmine Hussey, Elaine Street and Nicole P. Ward; Steward/Purser - Scott Robson; Ching and Ling - Susan Wiscombe and Val Cullimore; Captain - Brian Rattenbury; Camera Man - Matt Lockett; Reporter - Kelly Apps; Ensemble - Richard Fereday, Jo Hopkins, Tina Woodhall and Louise Rawlins. Production Crew: Director - Kelly Apps; Musical Director - Ian Crew; Choreographer - Rachel Worsley; Repetiteuse - Stephanie Dommett; Stage Manager & Crew - Jack Price and others; Set Construction & Car-
pentry - Ian Styles; Lighting & Sound - Total Theatre; Costume Hire - Bath Theatrical Costume Hire; Wardrobe Mistress - Rose May; Properties - Eileen Stuart; Make-Up Company members; Front of House - Helen Webber, Jane Broom & Friends of LRMT; Production Management - Ian Styles; Poster Artwork & Company Photos - Scott Robson; Website & Social Media - Dan Wilkins; Programme Design - Scott Robson & LymeOnline; Programme Printing - Advantage Digital Print; Banner Printing - Onsurface of Axminster; Publicity - Jane Broom, Philip Evans and Jo Hopkins; Dress Rehearsal Photography - Melissa Denslow. Ship’s Band: Reed 1 - Shirley Screech; Reed 2 - Jen Campbell; Trumpet - Josh Westrup; Trombone - Chris Holland; Piano - Steph Dommett; Guitar - David Jones; Bass - Rob Iles; Kit - Glyn Rattenbury.
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Uplyme spring water company supports plastic free campaign SEVENTY-five years after American GIs dug a bore hole to extract natural spring water running deep beneath a bluebell wood in Uplyme, it is flowing once again in support of the Plastic Free Lyme Regis campaign. Richard Stevens’ Yawl Spring Water is aiming to save Lyme from disposing of tens of thousands of plastic bottles a year by offering homes and businesses a new eco-gadget - the endlessly-recyclable woodland water dispenser . Mr Stevens, who was inspired to invent his new rechargeable dispenser after watching David Attenborough’s TV series Blue Planet, commented: “Doctors recommend that adults drink at least two litres of water a day to help stay healthy. But what is good for your health isn’t good for Lyme’s environment. “A two-litre plastic bottle of Evian may only cost £1 in local supermarkets, but what is the cost of getting rid of all that plastic? “I was horrified to learn how much plastic there is in the sea and I knew I had to do my bit. So I threw out the plan of selling the woodland spring water in plastic bottles and came up with the idea for the dispenser. “It costs £5 for 11 and a half litres of pure Yawl water, and the dispenser is free with your first order. When the bottle is empty, I’ll deliver another one. “Besides being a saving on the price of some other foreign brands, which are bottled in a factory several hundred miles away, a products. household Another type of online can save on scam results from acthrowing
NEWS FROM CITIZENS ADVICE ONCE again Citizens Advice will be playing a major role in the annual Scams Awareness campaign. This type of crime has been growing rapidly in recent years and it is not just online fraud that is increasing. People are frequently subject to telephone calls from scammers and often receive bogus offers through the post. In addition sweepstakes, lottery and other mass-market scams are becoming more common and the aim of this year’s campaign, which will take place over two weeks starting on June 10, is aimed at alerting everyone to the extent of the problem and steps they should take to avoid being scammed. Citizens Advice will be putting a particular emphasis on online scammers who seek to obtain the personal details from individuals so that they can steal their money by pretending to be them. The key messages are not to provide information, like bank details, computer passwords or PIN numbers, avoid replying to unsolicited emails and when they are received never click on any links or download any attachments. Particular care should be taken if an email sounds out of the ordinary, such as announcing a lottery win, or asks for payment in advance. Scam emails can often look like they are from a real company, such as a bank or building society, and it is important to remember that they will never ask you to confirm personal details by clicking on an email link. If you have had an email that looks like it has come from your bank, you should contact them directly using the number on your card. Elderly people are increasingly being tricked by offers for miracle health products that claim to be cures for problems, such as arthritis, diabetes and cancer, or help you lose weight. Citizens Advice has warned that what is being offered is unlikely to do you much good, and might even harm you, and you should talk to your doctor before buying any of these
cepting free trial offers for items like beauty products or slimming pills. The customer is asked to enter their card details to pay for the postage and packaging involved in sending the product but they end up being debited large amounts on a regular basis as they have unwittingly agreed to a continuous payment authority (CPA), which is an agreement which authorises the company offering the free trial to take money from your account. There is even a risk that you may never actually get the goods that you requested. Overall the warning is that fraudsters are always thinking up new ways to try and fleece unsuspecting victims out of their money and we all need to be vigilant. Help provided by Citizens Advice is always free, confidential and impartial and it holds two advice sessions in Lyme Regis each week. They are on Mondays between 10am and 12noon at Lyme Regis Medical Centre in Uplyme Road, DT7 3LS and on Wednesdays from 10am to 3pm at St Michael's Business Centre, DT7 3DB, in the centre of the town. No appointment is required. Anyone is also welcome to seek help at its offices in South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NY every weekday between 10am and 3pm or can contact Citizens Advice by email on advice@bridport-cab.org.uk or by telephone on 03442-451291, which gets you through to the Dorset AdviceLine. Alternatively you can contact Citizens Advice national consumer service on 03454 04 05 06 if you have a scams query. For people just wanting help with their claim for Universal Credit they can contact Citizens Advice on a national freephone number which is 0800-144-8-444 and a webchat support service is available through its website.
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away more than 360 plastic bottles a year. If a hundred homes took the dispenser, Lyme would save on the throwaway of more than 36,000 bottles a year. “It’s also good for the environment because this water wasn’t bottled months ago and isn’t having to be transported from Scotland or France. The woodland water that my customers are buying was running underground the day before yesterday.” Those customers already include Lyme Bay Holidays and Lyme Regis Brewery and the restaurants River Cottage and HIX Oyster & Fish House, which are big fans of the Yawl Spring Ice, which Mr Stevens is also selling. “The ice is especially popular with connoisseurs of good whisky. If you’re drinking a fine pure malt you want to have good water with it,” he added. The Yawl water comes from an underground artesian well running beneath Knoll Hill and is naturally-filtered through greensand, which purifies and enriches the water with minerals. The water, which is was first tapped by the Romans around AD 60, surfaces in a bluebell wood behind Mr Stevens’ home at Yawl House and is bottled at source. Mr Stevens added: “US Army officers were billeted here during the Second World War as they prepared for the D-Day invasion. In order to supply themselves and Uplyme with fresh water, in 1944 they dug a bore hole in the bluebell wood. “I’m very lucky because this is now designated as an Area of Outstanding PICTURED above left, Richard Stevens of Yawl Spring Water in the bore hole dug by American GIs in 1944 and with one of his recyclable dispenser bottles. Right, Harold Bates who first launched the Yawl Spring Mineral Water company in 1896 and, below, some of the historic water bottles which can now be seen in Lyme Regis Museum
Natural Beauty and you wouldn’t get permission to sink a bore hole here these days.” But a Yawl water industry dates back even future than the war. In 1896 Uplyme businessman Harold Bates began the Yawl Spring Mineral Water company, making lemonade, ginger beer and sodas, which he delivered to shops and homes as far as Exeter on his horse-drawn cart. Mr Bates planned on leaving the company to his two sons, but they were killed in the First World War and the business was taken over by his son-in-law, Axminster coal merchant Horace Jewell, who continued making the mineral waters until 1938. “I’ve found dozens of old marblestoppered bottles when digging in the garden,” said Mr Stevens. “And there’s some wonderful examples of bottles from the early days of Yawl Spring Water in Lyme Regis Museum.” Now Mr Stevens is in talks with Lyme Bay Holidays about a proposal to equip their hundreds of holiday homes with the Yawl spring water dispenser and there is more interest too from Lyme Regis Brewery, which is using the pure Yawl water in making their new additions to their range of award-winning beers. The company will also be supplying water to revellers at the Jurassic Jazz festival this weekend (see page 16) and Guitars On The Beach in Lyme Regis on Saturday, June 15, which is this year going green and has taken on the theme of “rocking against climate change”. For more details on Yawl Spring Water, visit the website www.yawlspring-jurassiccoast.co.uk
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Fete raises £1,200 for local good causes
CHILDREN and parents from St Michael’s Primary School PFA run a chocolate tombola
LYME Regis Regatta & Carnival Committee hosted another successful May Fete on Sunday, May 12. The annual event was thought to be the biggest and best yet, including some 60 stalls and attractions, many raising funds for local good causes. Held on the Anning Road playing field on a sunny Sunday afternoon, the event was officially opened by the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Michaela Ellis, and attracted many residents and visitors. A programme of entertainment throughout the afternoon included displays by Lyme Regis Majorettes and Lyme Regis Taekwondo Club, Elizabethan dancing by children from St Michael’s Primary School and music by steel drummers Steel the Show, from the Blackdown Hills, and Wessex Star Disco. Organisers have reported that local organisations raised more than £1,200 on the day and have thanked all those who supported and volunteered at the fete for helping to make it a “huge success”.
LYME Regis Taekwondo Club members show off their skills
LYME Regis Majorettes entertain the crowds
THE Lyme Regis branch of the Royal British Legion
MEMBERS of Lyme Regis Musical Theatre
CHILDREN from St Michael’s Primary School take part in Elizabethan dancing
LOCAL youngster Millie Hutchings raises funds for Cancer Research UK
PROMOTING Plastic Free Lyme Regis
THE 1st Lym Valley Scouts on their cake stall
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What’s on...
Friday, May 24
Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat, this week with Elijah Wolf.
Friday, May 24 - Monday, May 27
Jazz Jurassica Various venues, all weekend Lyme Regis’ annual jazz and blues festival returns with live music events in various venues around the town all weekend. See www.jazzjurassica.co.uk for details and tickets.
Saturday, May 25
B Sharp Busking Festival Various venues, all day Musicians and audiences of all ages are invited celebrate and share music along the seafront and throughout the town. See bsharp.org.uk for details. ‘INK’ Printmaking Exhibition & Drop-In Workshop Town Mill, 10am-4pm A celebration of printmaking with 10 by 8 Print Studio at the Town Mill, including a display of new works, information about techniques and drop-in workshop (also open Sunday, May 26). Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning Uplyme Village Hall, 10am Organised by children and staff of Mrs Ethelston's Primary School in Uplyme, the event will include breakfast baps, refreshments, stalls and a raffle. Bethany Chapel Coffee Morning Bethany Chapel, 10.30am Free monthly coffee morning at Bethany Chapel, Coombe Street, with donations welcome for the RNLI and Dorset Air Ambulance. Live @ The Nag’s The Nag’s Head, 9pm Live music night at The Nag's Head, this week featuring popular local band DeltaTango7.
Saturday, May 25
Sunday Craft Market The Pilot Boat, 10am A weekly Sunday craft market at the Pilot Boat Inn, Lyme Regis. Call 01297 443157 to book a stall. Open Day & Blessing of the Boats Lifeboat Station, 10am Learn more about the work of the lifeboat crew and its supporting fundraising group during an open day at the lifeboat station between 10am and 2pm, followed by the annual Blessing of the Boats service at 3pm. Charmouth Party in the Park Barrs Lane Playing Field, 5pm Celebrate the Bank Holiday weekend with live music, barbecue, bar and fireworks at the Barrs Lane playing field. Sequence Dancing Woodmead Halls, 8pm Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club meets every Sunday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The friendly, welcoming group enjoys popular sequence dances and visitors are welcome.
Tuesday, May 28
Cinema: ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Marine Theatre, 2pm A hapless young Viking who aspires to hunt dragons becomes the unlikely friend of a young
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dragon himself, and learns there may be more to the creatures than he assumed. Tickets £4.50 advance and on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com.
Wednesday, May 29
Theatre: ‘Much Ado About Nothing’ Marine Theatre, 5.30pm The HandleBards pedal from venue to venue to perform sustainable Shakespeare. Join them for an outside performance. Tickets from £5.50 upwards – call 01297 442138 or visit marinetheatre.com. Bar opens at 5.30pm for 6.30pm start. Bring blankets and warm clothing. LRTC Full Council Guildhall, 7pm For agendas see www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk
Thursday, May 30
Cinema: ‘Ralph Breaks the Internet’ Marine Theatre, 2pm Ralph and Vanellope discover a wifi router in their arcade, leading them into a new animated adventure. Tickets £4.50 in advance and on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com Cinema: ‘If Beale Street Could Talk’ Marine Theatre, 6.30pm Based on James Baldwin’s book, a woman in Harlem embraces her pregnancy while she and her family struggle to prove her fiancé innocent of a crime. Tickets £6 in advance or £7.50 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday at the Woodmead Halls, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Pilot Boat Quiz Night Pilot Boat, 8pm Weekly quiz night at the Pilot Boat for teams of two or more with cash prize for the winner plus £100 jackpot prize!
Friday, May 31
Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat, this week with Elijah Wolf.
Saturday, June 1
Lyme Regis Day of Morris 2019 Lyme Regis seafront, 11am Performances on the seafront by hosts Uplyme Morris and visiting dance sides and musicians, from 11am. Charity Clothes Sales The Mermaid Shop, 11am A clothes sale in aid of Uplyme Community Sponsorship Scheme - resettling a Syrian refugee family in the local area. Mostly women's and girls' clothing, pre-loves, high street, designer and vintage, plus a bargain basket! Charity Jazz Evening Uplyme Church, 8pm An evening of jazz at Uplyme Church with pianist Philip Clouts and double bassist Ron Phelan, in aid of Uplyme Community Sponsorship Scheme – resettling
a Syrian refugee family in the local area. Tickets £5 - call 01297 442138. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 8pm Resident DJs Tom Juno, James Baker & Friends play every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade.
Sunday, June 2 Sunday Craft Market The Pilot Boat, 10am A weekly Sunday craft market at the Pilot Boat Inn, Lyme Regis. Call 01297 443157 to book a stall. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 12noon Resident DJs Tom Juno, James Baker & Friends play every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade. Sequence Dancing Woodmead Halls, 8pm Lyme Regis Sequence Dancing Club meets every Sunday at 7.45pm for an 8pm start. The friendly, welcoming group enjoys popular sequence dances and visitors are welcome.
Monday, June 3 Football Club Cash Bingo Lyme Regis Football Club, 7.30pm Cash bingo in aid of Lyme Regis Football Club, held on the first Monday of every month. Eyes down 7.30pm, book of six for 10 games costs £4.20.
Tuesday, June 4 Cinema: ‘The Grapes of Wrath’ Marine Theatre, 6. Starring Henry Fonda, Tom Joad returns from prison to his Oklahoma home. Tickets in £6 advance or £7.50 on the door - call 01297 442138 or visit marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm start.
Wednesday, June 5 Screening: ‘The Taming of the Shrew’ Marine Theatre, 6pm Shakespeare’s comedy is reimagined with England as a matriarchy. Tickets £11 in advance, £14 on the door or £5 for under 18s - call 01297 442138 or visit marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6pm for 7pm start.
Thursday, June 6 Lyme Regis Community Bingo Woodmead Halls, 8pm Bingo night every Thursday at the Woodmead Halls, raising funds for local organisations which are members of Lyme Regis Community Bingo Association. Pilot Boat Quiz Night Pilot Boat, 8pm Weekly quiz night at the Pilot Boat for teams of two or more with cash prize for the winner plus £100 jackpot prize!
Friday, June 7 Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat, this week with Elijah Wolf.
Bells at the ready...
LYME Regis Day of Morris will be held on Saturday, June 1 with performances from hosts Uplyme Morris, as well as visiting dance sides and musicians throughout the day. The programme of entertainment will start at 11am with performances taking place at the Marine Parade shelters and outside SWIM on the seafront. Morris sides from across London, Bristol, Devon, Cornwall and Dorset have been invited to take part, including The Belles of London, The Wreckers, Sidmouth Steppers, Pigsty Morris and Black Bess. The colourful and vibrant sides will perform different styles of Morris dancing from around the country, while event sponsors Lyme Regis Brewery and SWIM will be providing food and drink. The event will finish at 7pm with local sea shanty singing group The Chantry Buoys, who will feature at this year’s International Sea Shanty Festival in Falmouth next month, performing on the seafront.
There will also be a busking slot from 1pm and anyone interested in performing is welcome to come along.
This month at the Marine Catch up with Lyme’s Little Theatre by the Sea
POETRY Please! More Hollie McNish poetry especially; everyone was roaring with laughter here last Thursday week as Hollie put the truth of pregnancy and motherhood into verse in such a way that only a woman could know. Talking of family life, one of our lovely wedding couples dropped in to talk about the logistics of decorating our auditorium ready for their special day in June. The brideto-be had seen our pictures of origami decorations and liked the idea of hanging enormous balloons from the ceiling. So they brought one along to see what it looked like. Ten minutes into a conversation I was having with the bride about tablecloths and cutlery, the groom-to-be was still puffing away and looked close to passing out as he inflated the barrage sized inflatable. Only for them to decide in seconds it wasn’t quite the look they wanted. What to do with a huge balloon? Problem solved whilst they thought about other things leaving the silver globe to skim across the floor, it caught on something with a loud bang! We said goodbye to two members of staff, well, more one and half; Simon has been helping out with all things financial and he lives in Poole so it was always a bit of a trek for him to be here just two days a week. Apparently he has a boat that he’s been threatening to sail over here from Poole harbour but he now says the waters are too shallow here and he’d have to anchor way out making the swim from shore a bit of a challenge, despite my personal best of 31 lengths in the Bridport Leisure Centre swimming pool. And our lovely bar manager Claire has also gone, she has decided to go back to school
and in the style that has become the tradition, we went to the Pilot Boat for prosecco. Sadly the TIC ladies couldn’t join us but we dragged our techie Steve and duty manager Tom along to make up numbers. We suffer from the wind here occasionally, oh titter ye not, I’m talking about the easterly sort that hits the back and side of the theatre and this time it ripped our theatre banner off the wall. The very lovely Miranda from the TIC noticed it flapping in the wind and hanging on by a thread on her way back from her allotment. Our can-do tech Pete was soon on it and replaced it with a sturdier version that marketing John organised. Did I tell you about the slow worm who visited us? I’m afraid I trod on the poor thing as I rushed through the foyer and only noticed it when it writhed in shock just outside the box office door. Pete soon rescued it and returned it to its more natural environment. Talking of the natural world, did you see it was Naked Gardening Day earlier this month? I’m not sure where these national days come from and I’m pretty certain I won’t be embracing that one anytime soon, particularly as May can be quite nippy. I see there is actually a World Theatre Day that we shall definitely mark next year and whilst I’m at it, National Prosecco Day is going on the calendar. Maybe we could combine all three and invite said gardeners to an exclusive prosecco evening, I feel sure there would be plenty of material there for Hollie.
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Dreadzone heading for Jurassic Fields BRIDPORT musical festival Jurassic Fields returns over the weekend of July 12 and 13 with Dreadzone, one of the best live acts on the circuit, and English rock band Coasts reforming for an exclusive appearance. Following another successful year in 2018, this community music festival continues to go from strength to strength and returns this summer with another storming line-up and a new, bigger campsite. Jurassic Fields has brought West Dorset the best in live music over the last six years, with headline acts having included The Fun Lovin Criminals, Dodgy, Dr & The Medics, Neville Staple, and The Dub Pistols. This year’s line-up is set to be one of the best in the UK’s small festival league, with more than 40 acts appearing over the two-day event. Coasts, who are reforming exclusively for Jurassic Fields, get the event off to a start by headlining on Friday night. Formed in Bristol in 2011 they are most notable for achieving two UK top 40 albums, the second of which reached the top 20. Other big names gracing the bill on the Friday night will include Dr Meaker, currently reviewed as “The hottest live UK drum & bass act right now’’. The legendary Sledge Head aka DJ Ray Mighty, of Smith & Mighty, will also be returning to Jurassic Fields this year. On Saturday, festival circuit heavyweights Dreadzone will be headlining the main stage. One of the most energetic, exciting and powerful
live bands to emerge from the post-rave scene, they have steadily been releasing albums and progressively bettering, refining and perfecting their own unique and inimitable take on dub since their inception in 1993. Still going strong after 25 years in the game, they have also long been and still are one of the best live bands around. Meanwhile, headlining the Big Top are CoCo and the Butterfields, an English indie-pop band who have spent much of their time on the road, touring the UK and Europe, selling out headline shows and featuring at many major festivals. Finally, headlining the Tiny Top is Sam Green, a modern, independent roots artist with universal appeal. His music has served as the foundations on which he has built a strong reputation as a live act combining virtuosic musical skill with great song writing. Also featuring on this year’s line-up is Kioko, who are currently touring sell out shows with the legendary UB40. Their soulful reggae/pop sound is sure to get the crowd bouncing. With weekend adult tickets at as little as £35 and with camping at £65, Jurassic Fields is one of the more affordable festivals in the UK and all children under 13 go free. There are also good discounts for concessions and day tickets are also now available. Last year, Jurassic Fields introduced camping and live-in vehicle pitches to great success and this year organised have created a new area
Lyme Regis comes together for Marine’s 125th anniversary
THE Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis is 125 years old this year and has organised a host of events as part of the celebrations, including a brand new production called ‘The Lyme Regis Revue’. Cultural groups from across the community are joining the theatre for this important occasion. The town is coming together to celebrate the wealth of talent in Lyme Regis. Each group will create their own short performance, which will all run across each evening, to create a fantastic and eclectic celebration—a ‘best of’ Lyme Regis. The organisations include The Marine Players, Lyme School of Ballet, B Sharp, and Lyme Regis Pantomime Society. ‘The Lyme Regis Revue’ will be held from Thursday, June 20 to Saturday, June 22. Shows will be held at 7.30pm on the Thursday, 8pm on the Friday, and 2.30pm and 7.30pm on the Saturday. Tickets cost £6 for children or £12 for adults in advance, or £8 for children and £14.50 for
adults on the door. To book, call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com The Marine Theatre is also asking supporters to ‘Adopt A Year’ from its history for its 125th anniversary. It could be the year of your birth or a special historic event. The scheme aims to raise funds for the Marine Theatre’s ongoing improvement scheme. Adopting a year costs £125 and you’ll receive a named on a plaque on the theatre wall; a certificate of your adopted year; an anniversary enamel badge; your name on the theatre website; a thank you on social media; and an invite to an exclusive party. The theatre is also hoping to put together a display of photographs of the Marine’s 125year history. Anyone with any old photos of productions held at the Marine or showing the inside or outside of the building are asked to bring them into the theatre office or email them to admin@marinetheatre.com
three times bigger. The campsite will be open from Thursday, July 11 to Monday, July 15, allowing plenty of time for festival-goers to travel to the site and enjoy a long weekend of food, music and fun. Jurassic Fields has always had more invested in Bridport than just bringing live music to town. Its long-term objective is to provide the capital to set up a local, professional music studio and rehearsal hall run by volunteers, allowing the sourcing and provision of grants to enable local musicians to further their careers. Organises also hope the festival will act as a model for other communities in supporting their local musical talent. A spokesperson for Jurassic Fields said: “Hav-
ing established ourselves with the continued support of our sponsors, we are looking to push on and achieve our long term goal which we believe, will not only enhance the community socially but economically. “We also have to take this moment to thank all of our continuing sponsors and new sponsors for without their support Jurassic Fields Festival would not be possible. “So come on down and enjoy our community, good food, amazing music and Bridport at its best!” Jurassic Fields will be held at Askers Meadows, Bridport, DT6 3XA. For further information or tickets visit www.jurassicfields.com
Jazz Jurassica’s four-day weekender kicks off today JAZZ Jurassica, the four-day jazz and blues weekender, kicks off in Lyme Regis tonight (Friday) with a bumper programme. This year, festival organisers promise an ambitious roster of gospel, blues, brass, soul and swing. Headliners include Kick Ass Brass, a funky brass supergroup; Laurence Jones, dubbed the new Eric Clapton; and Powerhouse Gospel Choir, a gutsy female gospel choir. Alongside, Equinor Big Band, a 23-piece band from Norway, celebrate the king of swing, Duke Ellington, plus festival favourites Matt Carter and Leigh Coleman put Stevie Wonder in the spotlight. Festival organiser Julie Sheppard said: “You can’t have a jazz festival without brass so we thought we’d really go for it. Kick Ass Brass is a big banging funky brass band with pounding soul classics at its heart. A really special show for our opening night.” The blues guitarist, Laurence Jones, returns to Lyme Regis with a new band in tow, a clutch of new recordings and an electrifying live performance which makes him the “must see” act on the British blues circuit. Powerhouse Gospel Choir are expected to live up to their name, setting pulses racing and spirits soaring with their gutsy renditions of traditional and contemporary secular songs. “The diverse mix of music is deliberate,” said Julie. “We aim to attract dedicated jazzers but also those who would never consider going to a festival with ‘jazz’ in the title. We’re trying to break down a few musical barriers.” The festival will include 40 live acts over the weekend, many involving young local musicians, alongside the on-gong collaboration with B
Sharp’s Busking Festival on Saturday. Many events are free on the seafront and in venues around the town. The festival is very much part of the community with all the events taking place in and around the town. Apart from the Marine Theatre, some of the town’s hotels, restaurants and pubs will also be hosting events including SWIM, The Nag’s Head, The Mariners Hotel and the iconic Royal Lion Hotel in the high street. With an unrivalled seaside setting, the organisers want the town to become a musical destination for residents and visitors at the start of the school half-term holiday. Julie added: “Some events have already sold out and tickets are selling fast which shows the festival’s growing popularity. “As a small independent festival, in an iconic location, we intend to be loud and proud. Please come and join us.” Jazz Jurassica kicks off today (Friday, May 24) and will continue until Monday, May 27. More information and tickets are available on the website www.jazzjurassica.co.uk or from Lyme Regis TIC on 01297 442138.
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Capturing the stars at Chelsea Flower Show COMING across three very well known actors at the Chelsea Flower Show was a stroke of luck. Lesley Joseph, Christopher Biggins and Maureen Lipman chatting with each other and enjoying press day at the wold famous flower show, and when I interrupted the chat they were only too helpful to have their photograph taken. The great thing about Chelsea is that all the VIPs and stars of stage and screen who arrive on press day know well enough that they will be having their picture taken by a small army of photographers. On press day members of the public are not admitted; the VIPs are pestered by photographers instead. All three are very well known actors having been seen on our televisions for many years. Maureen Lipman’s career has seen her star in film, theatre and television, as well as a columnist and comedian. Lesley Joseph is an English actress and broadcaster, best known for playing Dorien Green in the television sitcom ‘Birds of a Feather’ from 1989 to 1998, and again from 2014 to 2017. And Christopher Biggins is an English actor and television presenter. He is best known for his role as Lukewarm in the BBC sitcom ‘Porridge’.
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£82,000 not wisely spent on unisex loos I AM male and do use the unisex loos on Marine Parade (LymeOnline, May 10). However, I would prefer single male/female toilets. The layout of these toilets requires males and females to use the same space as well as the same toilet. This is an area for conflict, misunderstanding, embarrassment and not a good experience. Most unisex toilets are of the type where separate cubicles can be accessed where washing and makeup facilities can be undertaken in private. My wife doesn't use these toilets for the same reason, plus she does not like using the cubicle if a male has just used it. Why? Many males do not aim properly and leave the lid down, elderly males have weak flow with the same result. All this and the extra problem of congestion - £82,000 not wisely spent. Jim Cady (by email)
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Lyme rowers now among top in the world ‘Fantastic’ performance in Isles of Scilly championships By Marcus Dixon LYME Regis Gig Club is celebrating its best ever year at the World Cornish Pilot Gig Championships, held on the Isles of Scilly over the recent Bank Holiday weekend.
The championships saw 164 gigs fight it out over the three-day event, with cold temperatures, a mixture of sunny intervals and high winds creating some rough seas. The event got underway on the Friday evening with Lyme Regis’ Ladies and Men’s Vets and SuperVets racing the 1.8 miles from St Agnes to the harbour entrance on St Mary’s. The top 12 Vets and SuperVets teams raced again for the winners’ trophies on the Saturday morning, over the 1.2 mile course from Nut Rock to St Mary’s. The Ladies Vets came a good 24th in a field of 50 gigs and the Ladies SuperVets achieved a fantastic sixth place. The Friday evening continued as the light began to fade with the Mens Vets crossing the start line off St Agnes at 7pm and the Men’s SuperVets at 7.30pm, and both achieved top 12 rankings for the shorter Sat-
urday finalists races. The Lyme Regis crews performed brilliantly with the Men’s Vets coming fourth and the Mens SuperVets a fantastic second. The World Championship ‘Open Race’ kicked off on Saturday afternoon and the organisers advised inexperienced crews not to participate due to high winds and rough seas. The Men and Ladies races started each with the long race from St Agnes to St Mary’s and a mile-long start line as 164 gigs lined up under starters orders. The racing crews were then put into divisions of 12 according to their position in the St Agnes long race and competed in three shorter 1.2-mile races from Nut Rock. At the end of each race the top two boats went up a division and the bottom two were relegated. The last of the three Nut Rock races and the finals were held on Sunday afternoon, followed by gig rafting, cheering, singing and celebrations. Lyme Regis Ladies A Crew achieved a club best of 26th place, the Ladies B Crew a good 72nd and the Ladies C Crew close behind at 76th. The hard training that the ladies competitive crews did over the winter and the
great coaching from Mike O’Leary certainly paid dividends and position the club for a successful season ahead. The Lyme Men’s crews also did excellently with the A Crew achieving a great 28th place and the B Crew close at their heals at 34th. The C Crew won their group at 49th, rowing in Bridport’s gig ‘Blaze’ for a podium finish. There weren’t any other clubs that got three crews into the top 50 places. The Men’s Development Crew were set back by being rammed in their first race but came back valiantly with a great second in Group I. Lyme Regis Gig Club further added to its notoriety when a crew of 28 members arrived in the tall ship Pelican of London. Departing early on May 1, The Pelican attracted a lot of attention, including being featured on BBC Spotlight, when she anchored off St Mary’s and in an excellent position to view the championship races. The gig club voyage crew certainly had an interesting adventure, some might say closer to a Viking saga than a Saga Holiday, and all were safely delivered back to Plymouth on Tuesday where a number happily jumped
ship and fled ashore. The championships are almost a victim of their own success and, as a result of their popularity and the increasing number of gig clubs across the country, will be restricted to 120 gigs in 2020. This year was a transition to next year’s new format. Most gig clubs will be invited to bring one gig each, which will restrict the numbers of participating rowers. However, the top 12 clubs this year and those in the top three in Vets and SuperVets are invited to bring two gigs in 2020. The fantastic result achieved by the Men’s SuperVets means Lyme Regis Gig Club will be one of the top clubs with two gigs in the line up next year. Marcus Dixon of Lyme Regis Gig Club commented: “The fortunes of many gig clubs over the years have ebbed and flowed and few have developed and succeeded consistently as we do. Our team spirit and can do mentality are key to this and lets make Lyme Regis Gig Club the best. We are well on our way already.” For more details on Lyme Regis Gig Club, visit www.lymeregisgigclub.com
OARS aloft - Lyme Regis crews in the Black Venn and Tempest gigs at the end of the men’s final before the the last race
THE Lyme Men’s A and B crews finished within six places of each other
LYME Ladies demonstrating their team spirit at the world championships, in which they achieved their best results ever
THE Pelican of London, which delivered 28 members of Lyme Regis Gig Club to the world championships, anchored off St Mary’s in the Isles of Scilly
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Uplyme lift cup to celebrate club’s 50th anniversary UPLYME Football Club celebrated its 50th anniversary by ending the season in style, lifting the Kenny Hodges cup after a 4-2 victory over Chard Rangers.
Both teams were keenly motivated for a result and Chard Rangers took the first blood in the fourth minute with Scott Marshall finding the back of the net. Uplyme fought to overcome the deficit and, with the next goal likely to be crucial, both teams gave spirited attempts to make their mark. Ultimately Uplyme would make the most of their possession and Harvey Brimicombe's looping header made it 1-1 in the 44th minute to go into half -time level. The second half was a well fought affair and the style of play impressed onlookers. Indeed it wasn't until the 81st minute that the deadlock would be overcome by Uplyme who would then capitalise and make it 1-3 just two minutes later,
MAN-OF-THE-MATCH Harvey Brimicombe (right) pictured with Ben Prosser after scoring a hat-trick to help Uplyme Football Club win the Kenny Hodges Cup Photo by Ian Thomas both goals coming from Brimicombe. Chard Rangers Scott Marshall would strike again to give them hope but James Souter-Phillips
finally sealed the result with a 91st minute penalty. Man of the Match (sponsored by Macs Printers of Ilminster) Harvey Brimicombe.
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Lyme win place in quarter finals of the Beckford Bowl By Richard Jackman
THE Beckford Bowl is a scratch team competition and Lyme Regis Golf Club hosted a very strong Ashley Wood team who, in theory, were too strong for Lyme. After the foursomes in the morning, the scores were evenly poised at two each. Lyme Regis won the first three singles to go three up as Scott Love, Steve Mudford and Dave Lyon won, then followed a crucial half point from Ian Mudford. Ashley Wood fought back winning the next three matches to bring the game within a half point, but up strode the doyen of matchplay, Dave Fidge, who, with all his peers watching on, displayed steely nerve to par the last two holes and secure victory by a point. Lyme Regis now move in to the quarter finals to face Bramshaw Golf Club. In the last century a Rover car would have been an aspiration to many and although the brand has undergone changes the Rover Cup still lives on and it was an inspirational performance from young Zac Mudford as he became the youngest winner with 40 points. He started off with only a point on the first hole but quickly got into his
stride and racked up a brilliant 21 points on the front nine which included 4 x 3-pointers in a row and on the back nine an excellent birdie on the 15th shored up his win. Chris Brice was again on the podium and after a bit of a blip round the turn, recovered to take second spot on 39 points, just beating David Binns on countback after his sublime front nine score. The seniors’ May stableford was closely fought with Les Bounds pillaging points on the front nine to rack up 39 points, leaving Richard Jackman and Rob Hall contesting second place both with 38 points, but Hall’s scintillating front nine sadly meant he just lost out on countback. Gilly Madill was in a class of her own as she amassed a gritty 22 points on the front nine in her total of 39 points to head Division 1 of the ladies stableford by three points. After a quiet front nine Di Harris upped her game on the back nine to finish on 36, one point better than Jane Andrews who also improved on the back nine.
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By Paul Moffitt
IT’S been another very poor week for Lyme Regis Bowling Club in the league fixtures. The ladies failed to get a point against Blandford, the championship men only gained a single point against Poole Park and Lyme 2 men only managed two points against Bridport A. The friendlies were a little better, with one win, one draw and two losses, or in the case of the game against Cranford more of a slaughter! Commiserations to Pam Weech, Angela Rattenbury, Chris Pomeroy and Alex Darvill who were narrowly beaten by Bridport in the quarter finals of the county ladies’ fours. RESULTS Dorset Men’s Championship. Lyme 53; Poole Park 61. T Allman, C Barber, S Pomeroy, S Chant 15-18; M Heneghan, A Nabarro, A Weech, B Rattenbury 14-19; B Driscoll, G Clode, P Moffitt, P Pomeroy 24-24. West Dorset Men Division 1. Lyme 56; Bridport A 60. P Edmonds, N Solomon, P Eagles, D Meylan 11-23; S Dowling, R Hobbs, B Parsons, K Hickman 20-22; M Knight, J Beadsley, P Stephens, J Moseley 2515. Dorset Ladies Division 1. Lyme 46; Blandford 63. H Dowling, C Pomeroy, L Broom, C
Barber 11-30; J Moffitt, J Parsons, P Knight, S Rowe 19-23; A Allman, A Darvill, A Rattenbury, P Weech 16-20. FRIENDLIES Lyme 95; Sidmouth 95 N Driscoll, M Davies, P Knight 14-21; P Moseley, S Dowling, P Weech 15-10; A Darvill, N Solomon, H Dowling 18-9; J Davies, E Sarson, A Rattenbury 19-21; M Knight, J Lewis, D Meylan 13-15; J Moon, P Stephens, J Moseley 16-19. Lyme 98; Honiton 80 M Heneghan, J Sherring, J Moffitt, A Weech 21-16; A Darvill, D Sarson, A Rattenbury, H Dowling 27-13; J Moon, S Dowling, B Parsons, Chas Barber 14-17; E Sarson, B Moon, P Moffitt, Chris Barber 14-20; B Smith, J Parsons, J Lewis, P
Weech 22-14. Lyme 89; Madeira 92 N Driscoll, A Sherring/P Weech, P Edmonds, B Moon 19-15; J Moon, D Sarson, S Dowling, B Parsons 14-17; J Sherring, M Davies, S Pomeroy 16-24; E Sarson, D Courtenay-Smith, B Driscoll, B Rattenbury 17-18; B Smith, J Davies, N Solomon, A Weech 23-18. Lyme 73; Canford 132. M Knight, B Driscoll, A Preece, B Parsons 9-26; J Parsons, B Moon, J Moffitt, Chris Barber 7-25; J Sherring, J Bishop, P Moffitt, B Rattenbury 10-26; N Driscoll, P Moseley, P Knight, A Weech 10-20; B Smith, N Benson, Chas Barber 16-17; J Moon, R Bishop, J Moseley, S Pomeroy 21-18.
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Seven ducks... all in a row! FROM PAGE 24 to field and had to chase long and hard to restrict the home batsmen to 236-9 off the allotted 45 overs, their top scorer being Saju Patidar who carried his bat for 64. Steve Batey (2-49) and Neil Price (137) took the other wickets for Uplyme. Uplyme lost opening James Whetlor without run on the scoreboard, falling to the fourth ball of the first over, and then there was a steady procession of bats-
men back to the pavilion as swing bowler Ed Hurley, in magnificent form, claimed eight wickets off just 6.3 overs for the loss of 19 runs. Steve Batey (6) and Mark Brimicombe (10) were the only batsmen to score with seven all recording ducks. After this defeat, Uplyme & Lyme Regis drop to fourth place in E Division East. This coming Saturday Uplyme are at home to Ottery St Mary 2nds.
MEMBERS of the Lym Valley Croquet Club welcome the Mayor of Axminster, Councillor Jeremy Walden on National Croquet Day
Mayor guided through the hoops at Uplyme TO celebrate National Croquet Day members of the Lym Valley Croquet Club opened their lawn at Uplyme to anyone interested in learning how to play this fascinating game of balls, hoops and mallets. Instruction was given on the basic rules of the game and how to play ‘rolls’, ‘rushes’ and ‘peels’ in order to get round the course of six hoops and eventually ‘peg out’. The club was delighted to welcome the Mayor of Axminster, Councillor Jeremy Walden, and Dr Richard Godfrey was on hand to help him go through the hoops. This friendly club meets every
Monday and Thursday afternoon and offers both social and, if wished, competitive play to all ages, stopping mid afternoon for tea and biscuits and general chit-chat. New members are always welcome to have some free taster sessions before deciding if they wish to join the club. Please contact the club secretary, David Brooke-Smith on 07909 111 512 for more details, visit the website lymvalleycroquetclub.org.uk, or simply pop along to the King George V playing field in Uplyme just before 2pm on Monday or Thursday.
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Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club Saturday, May 25th 2019 Uplyme & Lyme Regis v Ottery St Mary 2nds Start 1.30pm BAR OPEN
Another good season for the Seasiders
UPLYME & Lyme Regis CC pictured at their first home match of the season against Bradninch
FIRST TON FOR MARK First home win for Uplyme then... By Philip Evans
THERE has not been a century scored at the King George V playing field for three years – but spectators at Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club’s first home match of the season against Bradninch were treated to a magnificent 100.
MARK Batey acknowledges the applause from spectators after hitting 109 for Uplyme and Lyme Regis Cricket Club
The man with the bat was allround sportsman Mark Batey, who failed to trouble the scorer’s in Uplyme’s opening game at Woodbury. He hammered the visitors to all corners of the ground in an entertaining display of controlled but aggressive stroke play to score 109 – his maiden century – to steer Uplyme to third place in the Devon Cricket League E Division East, one point behind leaders North Devon 2nds and Sidmouth 3rds. His innings was a contributory factor in securing Uplyme a maximum of 20 points finishing on 217-5 off the 40 overs faced, with Bradninch being skittles out later for 1124.
Mark Batey acknowledges the spectators’ applause after hitting his maiden century for Uplyme & Lyme Regis Cricket Club on Saturday Mark, batting at number three, shared in a 132 partnership with his brother, Steve, who opened the inning’s with a stylish knock of 66. After acknowledging the applause from the Uplyme spectators, Mark allowed himself a moment of modest self congratulations with a slight punch in the air, such was his delight in scoring his first century.
When he returned to the pavilion, he was met with a standing ovation from those enjoying a drink on the new terrace area at the club. Best bowling honours for Uplyme were shared by the Maltby brothers, 14-year-old Jason, who finished with figures of 4-29 off seven overs, and Gabriel (17) 2-8 off seven overs. And Neil Price weighed in 2-39 off nine overs. The last century at the King George V playing was scored by Adam Caddy in 2016.
AFTER the euphoria of their previous week’s maximum points win over Bradninch, Uplyme & Lyme Regis came tumbling back to reality on Saturday when they were skittled out for just 29 runs by Sidmouth 3rd XI with only two batsmen troubling the scorers. Highlight of the previous week’s victory was a glorious 109 from Mark Batey, but he was unavailable
for this fixture against the Devon Cricket League E Division East leaders. But the side did include Uplyme’s new signing Jibu Varghes, who demonstrated what an asset he will be this season by finishing top of the bowling averages with figures of 4-55 off nine overs. Uplyme won the toss and elected
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LYME Regis Football Club will celebrate another successful season, on and off the pitch, when they stage their annual dinner and presentation night at the Davey Fort next Friday (May 31). The event will be held in a marquee on the pitch attended by about 80 players, members and guests who will be served a four-course meal by Ray and Diane Carrington. Music for dancing will be provided by the local popular band DeltaTango7. The principal guest will be the town’s new mayor and mayoress, Brian and Wendy Larcombe. Brian is a former player and is the brother of long-serving club chairman Howard Larcombe. The highlight of the evening will be the presentation of the Perry Street Division Three Cup to Lyme Rovers by league fixturess secretary Richard White and his wife, Louise, who is registration secretary. Also present will be Neil Anthony, the secretary of the Devon & Exeter League. Next month the Seasiders will be hosting a visit from their twin club, US Creully Commes, from Normandy, to celebrate 39 years of the unique association between the two clubs.
Brimicombe hat-trick clinches it for Uplyme UPLYME Football Club celebrated its 50th anniversary in fine style with a 4-2 win over Chard Rangers to win the Kenny Hodges Cup on Ilminster Town’s ground with Harvey Brimicombe scoring a hat-trick (see match report on page 23). In the Perry Street League Division One Uplyme struggled early in the season but managed to put together enough points towards the end of the season to escape relegation, winning just three of their 20 games. Charmouth gained promotion from Division Two, finishing in second place, five points behind leaders South Petherton Reserves, having won 14 of their 20 games. But they were disappointed not to have lifted the Jack Venn Cup, losing 4-1 on penalties to South Petherton Reserves.
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