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Body found after man lost at sea A BODY was found on Monday, November 4 following extensive searches for a man swept out to sea at Freshwater Beach, near Bridport. The man was reported to be walking along the beach on the afternoon of Sunday, November 3 with a woman when they were swept into the sea by a wave. The woman made it back to shore safely but the man could not be found, despite extensive searches by the emergency services. The body of a man was found on Hive Beach at Burton Bradstock on Monday morning. REPORT, PAGE 3
Churches appoint new team rector
Stormy winds cause disruption GALE force winds struck Lyme Regis last weekend, causing disruption on the roads leading in and out of the town. A huge tree was brought down by storm Pablo, which hit overnight on Friday and Saturday morning, completely blocking Sidmouth Road for some time before being cleared (pictured above). Trees were also reported down in several places further along the A3052 towards Sidmouth, on the B3165 towards Hunters Lodge, as well as in Axminster. The Cobb was battered by waves and a deep ridge was left on the sandy beach (see page 3). Scaffolding on several prominent buildings in the town, including the parish church, caused some concern but managed to stand strong against the winds. No major incidents or injuries were reported. The wind also meant that the town’s beach bonfire had to be cancelled on Saturday evening, but organisers Alan and Lynne Vian stuck to their guns and still went ahead with a spectacular fireworks display. The weather cleared up just in time for crowds to enjoy the event, including many who were visiting from neighbouring towns where similar displays had been called off. Photo by Richard Austin
Deputy mayor resigns
JEFF SCOWEN SHOCKS TOWN AS HE PLANS TO STEP DOWN THE Deputy Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Jeff Scowen, has shocked his colleagues and residents by announcing that he will resign at the end of the year. Announcing the news on social media, he wrote: “After seven wonderful years in Lyme I will soon be leaving for a new life in North Wales. I am moving to be
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nearer my son and two young grandchildren. “I will be resigning from the council on December 31 and I wish you all good luck and God bless.” The news came as a surprise to many after Councillor Scowen expressed delight at being elected
deputy mayor earlier this year, and subsequently the chairman of the Tourism, Community & Publicity Committee, which he said had been an ambition of his since joining the council. Councillor Scowen first won a seat on Lyme Regis Town Council in 2016, beating former mayor Ken Dibben in a by-election. He was returned to the council with 549 votes in the May elec-
tion this year. A reggae DJ and artist, Councillor Scowen quickly became known as one of the most colourful characters the council had ever seen. He is a keen social media user, regularly posting quirky videos to help promote the town, and even setting up his own Facebook page ‘Pride of Lyme’. However, his TURN TO PAGE 2
THE Golden Cap Team of Churches has appointed a new rector to replace the Reverend Stephen Skinner, who retired this time last year. The Reverend Chris Martin has been appointed and is expected to take up the post in the New Year, overseeing the 13 churches of the Golden Cap team in West Dorset and East Devon, including St Michael’s Parish Church in Lyme Regis. The separate process to appoint a new vicar for St Michael’s is now expected to start imminently. REPORT, PAGE 3
New cricket chairman
UPLYME & Lyme Regis Cricket Club is set to continue to prosper, as long-standing member Steve Batey took over as chairman from Ian Thomas at the annual general meeting last week. REPORT, PAGE 24
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Lyme’s colourful councillor to stand down at end of year CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE comments on social media have often split opinion and caused heated debates. In one of the most controversial moments during his council career, Jeff passionately opposed the removal of the Marine Theatre’s advertising rotunda at the entrance of Marine Parade. He even threatened to chain himself to the structure but his argument was eventually lost. Councillor Scowen was also embroiled in events leading to the dramatic resignation of former councillor Cheryl Reynolds earlier this year. Mrs Reynolds was accused of bullying Councillor Scowen in a formal complaint made to West Dorset District Council’s monitoring officer regarding this and several other issues. She was found in breach of the council’s code of conduct on two counts, but the claim regarding bullying was not upheld. Mrs Reynolds then resigned from the council when Councillor Scowen was elected deputy mayor, saying she could no longer work with him or the new mayor, Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE. In more recent times, Councillor Scowen has become known for his support of the arts, in particular the Marine Theatre, and environmental issues in the town, fighting for Roundup week killer to be banned and backing the council’s decision to declare a climate emergency. He is passionate about promoting Lyme Regis and moving with modern times, recently winning support to scrap the town’s traditional printed holiday guide for a new map, interactive website and app, which he
described as “ground breaking”. The Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE, has paid tribute to Councillor Scowen’s commitment and support. He said: “Jeff’s leaving comes as a disappointment to us and his contribution to Lyme Regis Town Council’s business will be missed. “He has brought an added width and fresh ideas to the council’s debate and thinking on projects and issues, and is leaving his mark on the things we’ve achieved. “I personally wish to thank him for the support he’s given me and while I fully understand his reasons for leaving Lyme, I’d rather he’d stayed to continue the kind of commitment and input he brings. “I wish him well in whatever he does and life brings his way.” Councillor Belinda Bawden, who has worked closely with Councillor Scowen as the deputy mayor’s consort, commented: “We’ll miss your passion, humour, honesty and vision. Thank you for all the energy and creative drive you’ve put into Lyme Regis and to the town council. “You’ve inspired others to get involved and shown your love for Lyme and for public service with commitment and integrity, not to mention a dash of colour and controversy!” A new deputy mayor and chairman of the Tourism, Community & Publicity Committee will be elected from within the council following Councillor Scowen’s resignation. It is expected that his seat on the council will be filled with a by-election in the New Year.
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Remembering our war heroes this weekend
LYME Regis will honour its war dead this weekend as it holds Remembrance commemorations. Events will get underway with wreath-laying services on Saturday, November 9. These short services will include a wreath being laid at the HMS Formidable memorial, as well as crosses on the Commonwealth war graves, in the town’s cemetery, starting at 10am. This will be followed by wreath-laying at the Polish war memorial in Anning Road at 10.30am. The annual Remembrance Sunday parade will be held on November 10, starting at the Pound Street entrance of Langmoor Gardens at 9.30am. Serving members and veterans of the Armed Forces, members of the Royal British Legion and other local organisations are invited to take part. The parade will be led down Broad Street to St Michael’s Parish Church, where a special Remembrance service will be held at 9.45am, with hymns accompanied by the town band. Following the service at 10.30am, the parade will re-form and march past the war memorial in Monmouth Street, before heading along Coombe Street to Cobb Gate, where there will be a two-minute’s silence and the National Anthem will be played. The Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE, and president of the Royal British Legion Lyme Regis branch, Philip Evans MBE, will thank organisations taking part in the parade before they are formally dismissed. All those taking part are then invited back to Lyme Regis Football Club in Charmouth Road for refreshments. On Armistice Day – Monday, November 11 – a two-minute’s silence and wreath-laying service will be held at the town’s war memorial in George’s Square, Monmouth Street, starting at 10.45am.
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Churches appoint new team rector THE Golden Cap Team of Churches has appointed a new rector to replace the Reverend Stephen Skinner, who retired this time last year. The Reverend Chris Martin (pictured) has been appointed and is expected to take up the post in the New Year, overseeing the 13 churches of the Golden Cap team in West Dorset and East Devon, including St Michael’s Parish Church in Lyme Regis. His appointment was made by the Bishop of Sherborne, on behalf of the Bishop of Salisbury. It follows the departure of the Reverends Stephen and Jane Skinner in November last year. Jane was vicar at St Michael’s
Parish Church before moving to a new benefice in North Devon, where her husband Stephen also retired as rector. The new rector will now oversee the appointment of a vicar for St Michael’s and this process is expected to start imminently. Originally from Wales, the Reverend Martin worked in financial services before being trained for ministry at Trinity College Bristol. He was ordained in 2009, serving his curacy in rural south Norfolk. He is currently the vicar of the Churches 4All Mission Community, a group of rural parishes in East Devon within the Diocese of Exeter, which comprises the vil-
lages of Whimple, Talaton, Clyst Hydon and Clyst St Lawrence. A spokesperson for the Golden Cap Team said: “We believe Chris to be the right fit for us here and in the deanery and we are looking forward to welcoming him, his wife Tina and their pet labrador Welly, sometime in the New Year, and to a licensing towards Lent. “Archdeacon Penny wishes to thank all those who have been involved in the appointment process for their care, prayer and discernment.” The news of the Reverend Martin’s appointment was met with a round of applause at both Charmouth and Lyme Regis churches.
Stormy seas leave steep sand ridge
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THE main beach in Lyme Regis has been cordoned off after recent stormy weather left a deep ridge in the sand. Tides have swept away a large amount of sand, leaving a steep drop of several feet on the beach. Deputy town clerk Mark Green said: “For the safety of beach users, we have cordoned off the steep ridge in the sand which has formed following recent storms. “We are in discussions with engineers at Dorset Council, who are aware of the issue and are looking into what measures can be taken to level out the sand. “In the meantime, we would advise the public to stay away from the area while it remains cordoned off.”
Body found near Bridport after man swept out to sea
A BODY was found on Monday, November 4 following extensive searches for a man swept out to sea at Freshwater Beach, near Bridport. Dorset Police was called at 2.55pm on Sunday, November 3 to a report of concern for welfare of a man in the water near to Freshwater Beach Holiday Park. It was reported that the man, aged in his 20s, was walking along the beach with a woman when a wave swept them out to sea. The woman made it back to shore and was treated by the ambulance service. Police, coastguards, lifeboat crews from Lyme Regis and Exmouth, the ambulance service and three helicopters worked together to carry out extensive searches for the man, but to no avail. The body of a man was found on Hive Beach at Burton Bradstock on Monday morning. At the time of releasing a statement, Dorset Police said the body was yet to be formally identified, but was believed to be that of the man who went missing near to Freshwater Beach Holiday Park. His family has been informed and the coroner has also been notified. ■ EMERGENCY services were scrambled on Sunday, October 27 after a gig with children aboard was overwhelmed by waves and filled with water. The incident took place 200 metres off West Beach, West Bay, and several 999 calls were made to the emergency services. Everyone involved, including six or seven youngsters and three adults, reached shore safely but two adults were taken to hospital. Two members of Lyme Regis lifeboat crew, Georgia Robson and Andy Butterfield, went ashore to assist with casualty care. The lifeboat then returned to Lyme Regis to pick up crew member Mark Ellis, who is also a full-time paramedic, and helm Murray Saunders to assist in treating the children and adults. ■ LYME Regis lifeboat crew’s dramatic rescue of two teenage boys, who were being swept out to sea in June, will feature on the BBC series ‘Saving Lives at Sea’. The episode, including interviews with several members of the crew, was initially scheduled to be screened next week, but this has been postponed and a new date has not yet been announced.
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Change of name for popular Uplyme Morris UPLYME Morris has changed its name to Lyme Morris to better reflect the wider area the dance group represents. The group’s success has meant that it is regularly asked to perform across the Lyme Regis region, as well as further afield, so members have agreed to change the group’s name to Lyme Morris. Their next performance will at the switch-on of the town’s Christmas lights on Saturday, November 30 at 5pm
New autumn exhibition for Lyme Bay Arts TO welcome the new season, Lyme Bay Arts’ home venue, The Gallery in Symondsbury, will be hosting a month-long showcase of artwork created by more than 60 artists and designers from the South West who have been inspired by the theme of autumn. Ranging from drawings and paintings to furniture and textiles, and not forgetting jewellery and ceramics, the Autumn Open runs from November 9 to 27.
Pilot Boat to host vegan supper for eco-charity LYME Regis pub and restaurant The Pilot Boat will host a three-course vegan supper on Sunday, December 1 to raise funds for local charity, The Word Forest Organisation. Based just 100 metres away from the popular pub, The Word Forest Organisation, run by vegan environmentalists Tracey and Simon West, plants trees, builds classrooms, facilitates education and supports a women’s empowerment group called Mothers of the Forest, in rural Kenya. The three-course vegan supper will include fish free cakes with tempura sea vegetable and tartar sauce to start; a selection of spiced dishes including curries, dahls, spiced vegetables, flat breads and rice for the main; and a vegan mess for dessert, made of vegan meringue, cream and fruit.
Tickets are limited to 60 places and tickets cost £10 each, available from The Pilot Boat, with every penny going to The Word Forest. The Pilot Boat is also going to donate a portion of the bar takings from the night and they’ll offer a raffle prize of a meal for four. Other prizes will also be up for grabs and if you’d like to donate something, please contact tracey@WordForest.org Charity founder Tracey West (pictured above with Pilot Boat chef John Long and licensee Robin Collyns) commented: “We’re thrilled and so grateful that Robin and John are making such a wonderful contribution to the charity. Most of our core team are vegan or veggie and I’m looking forward to giving everyone a little update before we eat.”
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Lifeboat crew trains with local canoe club A MAJOR exercise involving Lyme Regis lifeboat crew and members of the Axe Vale Canoe Club has been hailed a success and a valuable contribution to improved safety at sea. The exercise involved ten experienced kayakers and canoeists, and the scenario simulated a club member becoming ill. The lifeboat crew located the ‘casualty’ using VHF transmission from kayakers and then assisted canoe club members and their kayaks from the scene of the incident to the Axe marina.
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Have your say on Dorset Council’s four-year plan DORSET Council wants to know what residents and business owners think of its proposed fouryear plan. The draft plan sets out where the council thinks it needs to focus to make Dorset a great place to live and work, incorporates the political vision of the elected councillors. Its proposed priorities include economic growth; unique environment; sustainable housing; strong, healthy communities’ staying safe and well.
Lyme B&B wins award for ‘tastiest breakfast’ THE Dorset House B&B in Lyme Regis can officially boast it offers the ‘Tastiest Breakfast’ after winning the title at the 2019 eviivo Awards, the UK’s premier annual awards for the independent hospitality industry. B&B owners Lyn and Jason Martin picked up the award from celebrity chef Rosemary Shrager after beating off competition from nine other top-class establishments.
HALLOWEEN was celebrated in style, bonfire night went off with a rather blustery bang, and now our attention turns to a more solemn occasion as we mark Remembrance this weekend. Last year, record crowds came out in Lyme Regis to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice and to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War. While it may not be such a significant anniversary this year, members of the Royal British Legion are still hoping that their commemorative events will be well-supported once again, with the annual Remembrance Sunday parade setting of at 9.30am. You can find full details of all the weekend’s events on page 2, which will of course be covered in full in the next issue of LymeOnline. Don’t forget to wear your poppy with pride! Remembrance is the last major event of the year before the town turns its full attention to Christmas, and my diary is already filling up with invites to festive drinks, fundraisers and shopping events. Over the next few weeks, the Christmas Lights Committee will be working hard to get everything in place for the eagerly-anticipated switch-on on Saturday, November 30. We’ll have all the details on this and other upcoming festive events in the next issue of LymeOnline. If
your local charity or organisation has any Christmas events coming up, please get in touch and we will do our best to include them. Meanwhile, in the office we’re busy working on the winter edition of our popular Lyme Life Magazine, which will be out just in time for the switch-on. It will feature all the upcoming winter events, as well as many local shops and businesses to help you find that perfect Christmas gift, and a festive dining out section. Adding to this extra busy time of year, we’re also preparing for the ‘Christmas election’ (how exciting, I hear you cheer!) and we’ll be getting in touch with all the candidates for the West Dorset constituency to bring you everything you need to know before you place your vote on December 12. After all that, I’ll definitely be ready to put my feet up with a glass of mulled wine when our final paper of the year comes out on December 20.
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Comic murder mystery Students receive Lyme comes to Charmouth Bay Chorale bursaries ‘FORGET Me Not – The Alzheimer’s Whodunnit’ is the multi-award-winning creation of Leicesterbased comic, poet and psychiatric nurse Rob Gee. This fiercely funny yet heartbreaking show will be held at St Andrew’s Community Hall, Charmouth, on Sunday, December 1 at 3pm. Tickets are available by calling 07967 759 135 or visit www.artsreach.co.uk
LOCAL choir Lyme Bay Chorale has announced that it is awarding bursaries to two young members this season. The beneficiaries are Fleur Gardner–Wray (pictured) who has joined the soprano section, and Alex McNeice, who has been singing tenor with the choir for about a year. Both will appear in the choir’s Christmas concert next month.
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American classic ‘42nd Street’ at Marine THE Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis will screen American musical classic ‘42nd Street’ later this month. Boasting more sequins and glitter than ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, this is a screening of the largest ever staging of the Tony Award-winning show and was filmed live at The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane in the heart of London’s West End. It will be held on Friday, November 29 with the bar opening at 6pm for a 7pm start. Tickets cost £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door or £5 for under 18s and are available by calling 01297 442138 or visit marinetheatre.com
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HIS is my favourite photo of the many that has shot across my screen since Jeff Scowen came to town.
It was taken in 2017 when he was invited to compere Guitars On The Beach and encapsulates his gregarious character to a tee. When Jeff waltzed into my office after arriving in the town he told me he would become mayor within a year. I said he had no chance, with only two former mayors having been elected to office in their first year on the council. There was also the question of actually winning a seat on the council first. He wanted to bet me £500 that he would be wearing the mayoral chains within 12 months. I’m not a betting man but agreed to a £100 wager that it would never happen, the money to be donated to charity. He added a rider that the loser would have to run down Broad Street in their underpants. I was having none of it, ob-
viously, but Jeff was more than up for it. He lost the bet and paid up and we donated the money to Cancer Research UK. I couldn’t make up my mind whether he was a maverick or had a genuine interest in the affairs of Lyme. Whilst Jeff failed to be elected mayor in his first year on the council, having won his seat in a by-election, he did get to become this year’s deputy mayor. He was clearly proud to have been elected as Brian Larcombe’s deputy and set about his duties with enthusiasm, appointing new councillor Belinda Bawden as the deputy mayor’s consort. He also got to chair his first full council meeting when Councillor Larcombe was on holiday, although I thought it was a bit of a farce as the town clerk was also away and there were no items on the agenda other than approval of committee meeting minutes. No banana skins there then. Jeff is a great advocate of social media and set up the ‘Pride of Lyme’ Facebook page to perpetuate all things positive
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IN MY last column I wrote about the generosity of Lyme Regis people who never stop giving. I was moved to do so by the reaction of recent appeals which raised fantastic amounts for young father Matt, who worked at Boots, fighting a rare form of cancer, as well as efforts to set up a charity to run the pre-school in Lyme. I also mentioned the recent harvest home in aid of the town’s Christmas lights and went on to list a few of the other charities in the town which regularly hold events and call on the traders of Lyme to support them. It’s always dangerous when you start making lists like this as you are bound of omit someone. And that’s exactly what I did. It was remiss of me to fail to mentioned the unbelievable efforts of
those who organise the annual Lifeboat Week in Lyme Regis, which this year raised the eye-boggling amount of £40,000 - by far the biggest amount for any one event. When the Lifeboat Guild decided it was unable to afford paying for the Red Arrows to appear in Lyme, as they had for 40 years or more, there were fears that collections during Lifeboat Week would take a nose dive. But that was not the case, proof I think that the brave young men and women who save lives at sea, and those who work so hard behind the scenes, will always be a priority for those who give to charity. My apologies I did not register this when I wrote about the generosity of Lyme last week.
about the town, though on occasions he strayed into local politics resulting in a number of controversial spats. He also posted a number of short videos on various aspects of Lyme life, which showed Jeff at his most animated self. In recent weeks his Facebook posts had become less frequent and I wondered whether he had been warned to tone it down from a council point of view. But then came the surprise announcement that he was standing down from the council and moving to Anglesey to be closer to his family. You would find it hard to find two men more different in lifestyle than Brian Larcombe and Jeff Scowen. But Brian recognised that his deputy genuinely wanted to do his best for the town and paid a warm tribute to him after news of his resignation leaked. So Lyme now faces another by-election at a cost to the council ratepayers of £7,000, having already shelled out a similar amount following Cheryl Reynolds’ resignation. Although he may not be attending meetings, apparently Jeff’s resignation will not become effective until December 31. There’s a general election in five weeks. Unfortunately, this doesn’t give enough time to prepare for the by-election, if there is a call for one, to be held at the same time. There comes a time in every ambitious man’s life when the call of family has to take priority. Whilst many were taken by surprise that Jeff Scowen was leaving the town, few will begrudge him his desire to be closer to his family. The current town council will sit for five years to fall in line with the new Dorset Council. Usually it’s a four-year term. Barring health issues or the call of family, the town expects its councillors to sit for the full term. Would Jeff ever have been made mayor? I have my doubts but, of course, now we shall never know. All I can say is - look out Anglesey, you don’t know what going to hit you!
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put forward in the past have been so comprehensively rejected and whether some sort of trial could not be introduced to see if there is anything that can be done to ease the congestion in Lyme’s narrow streets. The trading community obviously want to attract as many visitors to the town as possible, but we hear dozens of stories every summer of the frustrations of drivers trying to find somewhere to park. How many of them end up parking on verges, causing even more trouble? How many of them give up completely and go onto to Seaton or West Bay, saying they will never come back to Lyme again? By not dealing with this, are we driving people away from Lyme? Or is this a problem we will never solve and we have to grin and bear it for ever more? The town council has agreed to hold an open day for the people of Lyme to have their say on important matters. Is this the opportunity to raise the traffic situation or
should there be a meeting dedicate solely to the traffic debate? And if that happens, will the council hold it at a time when the maximum amount of people can attend - not from 2pm to 6pm on a Thursday afternoon, the time chosen for their next public gathering? Past efforts to attract residents have failed miserably. But is that any wonder when the time chosen is a Thursday afternoon, which immediately excludes most people who are working, and young people in particular. Far better to choose a day and time when more people are available - a Saturday, 10am to 2pm perhaps. The town council does itself no favours by having meetings during the working day. It makes people come to one of two conclusions - 1) the council does not really want people to turn up; and 2) council staff don’t want to work on a Saturday, neither of which is true.
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Hix hands out cheques totalling £11,000 LOCAL chef and restaurateur Mark Hix MBE has handed out cheques totalling more than £11,000 for charity.
The record-breaking total of £11,191 was raised at the chef’s seventh Food Rocks festival, held in Lyme Regis in September, with half going to the RNLI and half to The Fishermen’s Mission. The annual event attracts food lovers from all over the UK to celebrate the best food and drink producers in and around Dorset. This free food festival is organised by staff from the HIX team, who donate their time to the cause in order to raise money for the two charities. The weekend-long event welcomed top names from the culinary world, including Mitch Tonks, Richard Bertinet and Gill Meller, to host cooking demonstrations in the festival marquee in Lister Gardens. Fifty traders also pitched their gazebos along the seafront selling food, drink and handmade
MARK Hix MBE (right) presents a cheque to Dean Lawrence of The Fishermen’s Mission at his Hixter restaurant in London
homewares to the thousands of guests that attended. The annual Glenarm Estate Meat Feast and Crab & Mackerel supper clubs held over the weekend were sellout successes yet again, taking place in the marquee on the Friday and Saturday night. Mr Hix handed over a cheque to members of Lyme’s volunteer lifeboat crew last week, commenting: “It was another great year at Food Rocks, raising the most money to date for The Fishermen’s Mission and Lyme Regis RNLI. We had fantas- MARK Hix MBE (second left) and Jo Harris of Food Rocks (fourth left) hand over a cheque to volunteers from Lyme Regis lifeboat crew tic support from all the locals, tourists, producers and of course, the crew’s volunteer deputy launching author- who collected a cheque from Mark’s Hixter our sponsors. ity, commented: “The Lyme Regis and Char- restaurant in London last week, added: “We “My team work hard throughout the year to mouth Lifeboat Supporters Group would like are absolutely thrilled to be supported once put this event on, volunteering their time to to thank Mark and his team for their contin- again by Mark Hix’s Food Rocks festival, not raise money for the charities. Every penny ued support. only because of the incredible amount raised from our demos, raffle and supper clubs goes “It’s fantastic that Mark, who is a keen local this year which will help us carry out our weldirectly to the charities. fisherman, has supported two important fare and emergency services. “It’s great to support the local community charities that support those that work on the “The incredible support we receive from inand bring new people to Lyme Regis outside sea – the Fishermen’s Mission and those that of the summer season, as well as having the go to sea 24/7, 365 days a year to save lives – dustry ambassadors like Mark is vital in creating awareness about our charity and the opportunity to meet local food and drink pro- the RNLI. ducers face to face. “We would like to thank all those who sup- dangers of the fishing industry.” Headline sponsors for Food Rocks 2019 “This year’s festival raised almost three ported the food festival and gave so genertimes the amount of 2018’s event and the ously as all the money raised goes to saving were Lyme Bay Holidays, HIX Oyster & Fish charities couldn’t be happier.” lives at sea and so a big thanks to Mark and House, Tracklements, twentyretail, FeverKen Lavery, chairman of the Lyme Regis and his team for all their hard work.” Tree, Clarence Court, Lyme Bay Winery and Charmouth Lifeboat Supporters Group, and Dean Lawrence of The Fishermen’s Mission, Palmers Brewery.
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Winners all round for Boomerang Bags THE Town Mill Malthouse was packed to the rafters for the launch of the new Boomerang Bags scheme, organised by Plastic Free Lyme Regis. Originally launched in Australia, Boomerang Bags are re-usable, fabric shopping bags that can be borrowed from participating businesses and then returned when you’ve finished using them. Local schoolchildren who had entered
a poster competition to promote the scheme’s launch in Lyme Regis brought along family and friends to the Malthouse, where they received prizes for their efforts. In total, 233 children from St Michael’s and Mrs Ethelston’s primary schools entered the competition, and the winning entries will now appear in the windows of shops and businesses taking part in the scheme. The winners also each received a Plastic Free Lyme Regis cloth bag and first and second places were given a sustainable stainless steel lunch box or treats tin presented by the founders of Elephant Boxes, Joy Bariana and Liz Watson. Polly Benfield of Plastic Free Lyme Regis commented: “We were so impressed with the quality and effort that went into the entries and that every child and class entered. It was very difficult to pick out winners and took quite a while!” Every poster entry was displayed in the Malthouse over the weekend for the Pop Up Sustainable Lyme Regis event, along with Boomerang Bags made by Year 9 pupils of the Woodroffe School. Commenting on the pop-up
event, which included information and workshops on how to live more sustainably, Polly added: “We averaged 90 visitors a day at our Pop Up, both locals and visitors. “It was really rewarding that so many loved the idea and the involvement of the whole community. Many visitors wanted to set up a project in their own towns and villages.” Since the Boomerang Bag scheme was officially launched in Lyme Regis more shops and businesses have signed up. New businesses that have joined where Boomerang Bags can now be dropped off or collected include Papa Luca, Fine Art and Framing, Courtyard Café, Amid Giants & Idols, Ginger Beer, and The Woodroffe School. Fabric donations for new bags to be made can be taken to either Alice’s Bear Shop at St Michael’s Business Centre or to Fine Art and Framing in Broad Street. Anyone who wants to join the team sewing bags is most welcome and this can be done at home or by joining a group to sew together. Patterns, sewing instructions and details of existing groups are available by emailing info@plasticfreelyme.uk. Winners of the poster competition were as follows: Year 1 - May, Isla, Melody and Kai; Year 2 - Rufus, Florence, Rosina and Mason; Year 3 - Tallulah, Nelly, Wednesday and Raffaele; Year 4 - Grace, JJ, Frieda and Kelsie; Year 5 - Ella, Aggie, Keiron and Rocco; Year 6 Liberty, William, Millie and Lois (plus Phoenix high commended); Year 9 - Bel, Paige and Sophia. Winners of the bag designs by Year 9 Woodroffe pupils were Evelyn, Sophia, Bel and Millie.
WINNERS of the poster and bag competitions were presented prizes by founders of Elephant Boxes, Joy Bariana and Liz Watson
Glastonbury Festival founder to appear at Charmouth fundraiser FOUNDER of the world-famous Glastonbury Festival, Michael Eavis, will be special guest speaker at a fundraiser for Charmouth Youth Club. The Somerset farmer, who has hosted the festival on his land for the last 50 years, will be appearing at St Andrew’s Community Hall, Charmouth, on Saturday, November 30. Charmouth Youth Club closed after losing funding from the county council, but it is hoped this event will help trustees raised the necessary funds to re-open in 2020. Michael is a keen supporter of community fundraising and has raised millions over the years for charitable causes. As Glastonbury reaches its 50th anniversary next year, here’s your chance to ask the main man how preparations are going as there will be a chance for the audience to ask questions. The youth club’s chairman of trustees, Pete Wild, said: “I think we may be lucky and get Michael to sing a few songs as well as his talk and Q&A session.” The Glastonbury boss has taken to the stage to sing at the festival several times in recent years and, as Pete is his pianist, it’s likely the two will perform some music. “We have other live music on the night from local upcoming band Velveteen Vigilantes and singer-songwriter Ruby Dew,” added Pete. “This event is all about young people in Charmouth and the surrounding villages so we wanted some of them to perform too but
we really need the local adults to come out and support us on the night!” Since the youth club was closed the committee of trustees have been busy raising funds and putting everything in place in readiness to recruit youth workers to reinstate the club nights alongside volunteers next year. The event organisers are also running a charity auction of experiences on the night with prizes including a night in London’s West End staying in a luxury flat, an exciting boat ride with Lyme Rib Rides, a photographic day with local professional Si Emmett and more. Tickets for this charity event are £20 for table seating or £15 for standing and can be bought from Fortnam, Smith and Banwell in Charmouth or reserved by text or WhatsApp on 07949 923 834. The doors will open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start and there will also be live music and DJs, a full bar and canapés.
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Moving traffic lights the only solutions to traffic congestion ■ THANK you for giving us the opportunity to share our thoughts on Lyme’s chronic traffic problems, particularly those in Church Street which seem to be the root cause of most of the others. Back in July of this year we sent our objections to the puffin crossing in Broad Street to Dorset Council’s highways department and based primarily on the basis that the Church Street problem should be addressed before any consideration of the suggested crossing and that there should be a proper traffic survey. It seems to us that an overall one-way system is not feasible nor workable and neither is a system based on signage, which we feel leaves us with the only other choice (apart from banning traffic altogether from Lyme!) - move the existing traffic light in Church Street further up to be between the entrance to Anning Road and the London Inn. Poole’s Court should be ‘No Right Turn’ on exit, Monmouth Street one way from Church Street through to Coombe Street which should also be one way as far as Mill Green/bottom of Hill Road and Long Entry also ‘No Right Turn’ on exit.
Pooles Court and Long Entry will have traffic lights to control exit. All traffic lights will be controlled by the SCOOT Traffic Control System with appropriate delays/advances on those out of Pooles Court and Long Entry so they do not clash with changes at Bridge Street and the London Inn. The exit from Woodmead Halls car park will need to indicate ‘Right Turn Only’ and going down Hill Road after View Road must indicate ‘No Through Road’. Observations have been made in the past on the possible creation of tailbacks on Charmouth Road and Broad Street as a result of extending the traffic lights, but surely this would be preferable to the uncontrolled tailbacks that we see constantly in Church Street which quickly spread to elsewhere in the town. Perhaps it would be possible to trial a system as outlined above by using temporary lights, as are used to control traffic where road works are blocking one lane of a two lane carriageway? Kindest regards and thank you for producing LymeOnline which we love. Diana and Mike Dean (by email)
Play area refurbishment Car park signs would not fully completed alleviate traffic chaos
■ HAVING read Lyme Regis Town Council’s page in the October 25th issue of LymeOnline, the council stated that the childrens park in Henry's Way was completed. Well, I beg to differ. Yes, the new fencing is finished and looks great, the new surface around the rides is laid and also looks great, but it looks like one piece of equipment is not complete and the new gate we were told would be erected is nowhere to be seen, so it's obvious no one from Lyme council has been to the park to check how the work was progressing. Geoff Hatton (by email)
■ I AM a relative newcomer to the area so during the summer passed the park and ride in the hope that I would get a car parking space in one of the town car parks. As a result I spent time hunting for a space in vain and adding to the traffic in the town. I have heard from holidaymakers they experience this too. I would think it would help to have a sign approaching the park and ride alerting drivers when town car parks are full and recommending the park and ride. This surely would help to reduce unnecessary traffic. J. Rees (by email)
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We must all keep pressure on authorities to solve traffic issues ■ IT was encouraging to see so many letters in the last edition of LymeOnline, and hopefully it will generate still more. We have been asking questions about traffic at council meetings for years but to no avail; we did get a couple of signs at the London Inn but no real discussions with county about easing the problems we face in Lyme. Lyme is not only a holiday resort, it is a place where we live and work and traffic holdups affect us all. If we can keep traffic moving life would be a lot better and easier for us all – residents and businesses. We must keep up pressure on the authorities and the ideal opportunity will be on
Thursday, November 21 when Lyme Town Council are holding an open day at the Woodmead Halls from 2.30pm to 6pm. The council want our views on their plans for the next five years. Hopefully after the recent failed ‘traffic survey’, traffic and parking will be high on the agenda. Perhaps they will invite someone from Dorset Council who deals with traffic problems and we can put our views direct to them. I would encourage everyone to come to the open day so we can make this town a better and easier place to live. Ken Gollop, Fairfield Park, Lyme Regis
■ WITH regards to the council’s upcoming open day on Thursday, November 21, I think the council should be encouraged to be there in the evening as well. It's bingo night - maybe some of the ladies would have a say then but wouldn't or couldn't go in the day. I also think it would signal that they appreciate some people have to go to work Lyme doesn't just consist of the rich, the idle, the retired, the unemployed and full-
time home-makers. I think to be 'inclusive' they should cater for people who are out of town that afternoon. I think that would be a success if only one person turned up. Hopefully it would be more; I usually work on the elections and am quite surprised how many people come in the evening (especially with the bar open!). Joan Gollop, Fairfield Park, Lyme Regis
Council consultation should be open in evening
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NEWS FROM CITIZENS ADVICE THE demand locally for Citizens Advice continues to grow, with the number of people seeking advice from Bridport and District Citizens Advice, which includes Lyme Regis, having increased by 20 per cent in the last year. A report which is to be presented to next week's annual meeting of Citizens Advice in Dorset (CAiD) will show that more than 15,000 people were helped during the year (20182019) in the area covered by the new Dorset Council, the unitary authority which replaced five former district councils and the County Council in April. There are more than 30 places in the Dorset Council area where people can receive face to face advice and two of these are in Lyme Regis. Every week there are advice sessions held on Mondays between 10am and 12noon at the 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 to visit Citizens Advice and the advice that will be provided will always be free, confidential and impartial. One important responsibility that CAiD undertakes is to manage the Dorset Advice Partnership, which works closely with Dorset Council. The partnership is a grouping of more than 40 local organisations and helps ensure that people seeking help are able to access the advice they require from the most appropriate source. By working together these organisations are able to be an effective voice for the advice sector to influence decision-making. They can jointly provide evidence of need, and the value of the advice that they are able to provide, encourage joint working to make more effective use of resources, provide opportunities to share good practice, avoid duplication and offer training. A new project that CAiD has taken on is to provide advisers from Citizens Advice to help the refugee families who have recently moved
to the county following the decision by Dorset Council to support the work of the Syrian Resettlement Programme being funded by the government. There is already local interest in this project as the Uplyme Community Sponsorship Scheme has been working for some time to raise sufficient funds to be able to house a Syrian refugee family in the Lyme Regis area. Another partner of CAiD is the Dorset Race Equality Council which supports the advice needs of black and minority ethnic communities, as part of its aim strengthening community relations in Dorset. During the Brexit debate Citizens Advice has highlighted the importance of holding briefings for EU migrants. CAiD's annual meeting will be told that Bridport and District Citizens Advice continues to recruit good numbers of volunteers which has ensured that there has been no problem coping with the extra numbers seeking help. During the year there were 74 volunteers, comprising 53 advisers, 13 support staff and eight trustees. There are also six part-time paid staff. Collaboration with other local Citizens Advice offices in Dorset has enabled efficiencies to be made and this has led to a reduction in costs. In addition to the two advice sessions held each week in Lyme Regis, anyone seeking help from Citizens Advice is also welcome to visit its offices in South Street, Bridport (DT6 3NY) every weekday between 10am and 3pm. Alternatively they can contact Citizens Advice by email on advice@bridport-cab.org.uk or by telephone on 03442 451 291, which gets you through to the Dorset AdviceLine. For people having problems with Universal Credit they can contact Citizens Advice on a national freephone number which is 03444 111 444 and the webchat support service is available through its website.
HAVE you ever wondered what The Royal British Legion (RBL) does? We all buy our poppy each year but where does all that cash go and more importantly what is it spent on? 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 11th each year. So, the RBL works in association with many other service charities via the Veterans Gateway but, the RBL is best placed to assist with care and independent living, providing care homes for our older veterans, support for carers and helping the Armed Forces community to live safely at home - we are here to help. We also provide help with physical and mental wellbeing, from expert recovery and rehabilitation, to much-needed 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 are able to 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 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 Church Hall in Lyme Regis which are held on the first Monday of the month from 10am to midday. Why not 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 RBL 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. Please visit www.rbl.org for more details about the RBL or email your local branch on lymeregis.chairman@rbl.community
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Café to host free lunch for those spending Christmas Day alone THE Galley Café in Lyme Regis will host a free lunch on Christmas Day for those who are alone or struggling over the holiday period. The Broad Street café will open its doors to the elderly, lonely, homeless and all those struggling for its Galley Giveback Community Christmas Lunch. Donations of food have already been provided by Colyton Butchers, Cains Farm and others, and volunteers have come forward to help café owner Keian Gillett host the event. Those wishing to attend must book in advance by calling 01297 445008. You can also call this number to refer someone you think may be interested, or to volunteer.
Fright night disco boosts funds for charity cyclists
Baptist Church seeking old photos of building MEMBERS of Lyme Regis Baptist Church are seeking historic photos of the building. Deacon Duncan Wood has put out a request for photos of the church from 1966 or earlier to help with research into the building. He has a particular interest in the position of the church entrance before 1881, which is understood to have been in the middle of the wall facing Silver Street, as well as the general layout of the original building. Deacon Wood commented: “We know that it was changed in 1881, but the artist’s impression that we have, and the position of a memorial tablet, make it look rather lopsided, so our friends from the museum are wondering if there was a wall that was taken down at the Uplyme side of the building. “Any help would be appreciated that would enable us to date the building more precisely.”
A CHILDREN’S Halloween disco raised almost £600 for charity, boosting funds for a group of residents who will take on RideLondon next year. Roger Smart, Jo and Gavin Fowler and Tracey and Pete West are currently training for the 100-mile cycling challenge next August to raise funds for charities for bowel cancer, dementia and Macmillan Cancer
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Support. Their funds have now been boosted by the well-supported disco, which was held at the Woodmead Halls. Youngsters dressed up as ghosts, ghouls, wizards and witches and took part in a fancy dress competition. There was also spooky snacks and entertainment from Wessex Star Disco. The group’s next fundraising event will be
‘Supper with Santa’ on Friday, November 29 from 5.30pm at Lyme Regis Football Club. The event will include a visit from Father Christmas and gift, as well as a sausage and chips supper, Christmas mocktails and games. Tickets cost £6 per child and can be booked via the Facebook event page facebook.com/events/2399064043754839/
Nursing home staff get into the Halloween spirit
Christmas Party Menu STARTERS Roasted Tomato & Red Onion Soup
Garnished with crisped red onion and roasted cherry tomato
Confit of Somerset Duck Leg
Duck and Sevilla gin sauce, fried orange zest dumpling
Portland Crab Griddle Cake
Crispy greens and leaves, shellfish mayonniase
Toasted Sesame Tempura Battered Vegetables Noodle salad with Goma dressing
MAIN COURSES Traditional Roast Dorset Turkey
Served with roasted potatoes, chestnut stuffing, bacon rolls, cranberry sauce and roast gravy
Slow Roasted Devon Pork Belly
Served with pork stuffing and apple pie, cider and juice from the roast gravy
Pan Roasted Fillet of Plaice
Smoked salmon dauphinoise with a smoked salmon, white wine and cream sauce
Butternut Squash Risotto Tower
Layered with chargrilled vegetables and smoked artichoke, beetroot coulis
DESSERTS Christmas Pudding served with white chocolate and brandy sauce Raspberry Crème Brûlée with shortbread biscuits Chocolate & Passionfruit Cheesecake with passionfruit coulis
£26.50 for three courses. Menu served from December 2nd to 24th.
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STAFF from Bymead House nursing home in Charmouth went all out for Halloween, dressing in costume and painting their faces for the day. The home was also decorated throughout, including pumpkins the residents had carved themselves. Residents and their families and friends were invited to a special Halloween celebration, along with the general public. Christina from Starlit Memories entertained
the residents with her vintage-style singing, including songs from all the favourite the musicals, the 1920s, wartime and the rock ‘n’ roll era, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Bymead also opened its doors to local children to have trick or treat sweetie bags and was visited by a lot of very well behaved youngsters and their parents. The kitchen staff produced an amazing buffet that both residents, staff and visitors all enjoyed.
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Halloween Ball a spook-tacular success! MEMBERS and supporters of Lyme Regis Golf Club went all out to win the coveted ‘best costume’ trophy at their Halloween Ball on Saturday night. The event was hosted by captain Arthur Daines and lady captain Sandra Barclay, and guests put in such an effort with their fancy dress they were barely recognisable... was that really Graham Peterson as Doctor Death and the captain as Beetlejuice? Last year’s winners Susanna and Barry Usher were pipped to the post by Chris Mitchell and wife Christine. The clubhouse was also transformed for the evening, lit with pumpkins and decked out with skeletons, cobwebs and spiders. New club steward Pete, head chef Steve and staff served up a three-course supper to satisfy the hungriest monster, including beetroot Bloody Mary broth, charred chicken and goulish spiced risotto, and warm chocolate brownie with blood orange sorbet. Former club captain Lee Caddy and his partner Lynnette Ravenscroft organised a Halloween quiz, raising more than £260 for Lyme Regis Community Café* and the two captains’ chosen charity of the year, Guide Dogs UK. The quiz prize, full of chocolates, bubbly and a voucher donated by The Harbour Inn, was won by the club captain’s wife, Gail Daines. Organisers would like to thank greenkeeper Dave Everett who acted as DJ for the night, mashing up all the monster hits from the 60s and 70s. *Lyme Regis Community Café is open every Tuesday from 9am to 1pm serving hot drinks and a selection of homemade cakes and other snacks. All welcome - just pay what you can, if you can!
CLUB captains Arthur Daines and Sandra Barclay
COSTUME winners Chris and Christine Mitchell
DORIS and Mike Lyons
DJ Dave Everett (centre) with Barry and Suzanne Usher
FORMER club captain Lee Caddy and his partner Lynnette Ravenscroft
GRAHAM and Lin Paterson
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Young butcher reaches final of sausage championship COLYTON Butchers’ Dan Bolton was at it again on Monday, November 4, travelling up to London for the Young Butcher of the Year Finals and Champion of Champions Sausage finals. Dan was one of 1,000 to enter the Young Butcher of the Year competition. This was reduced to three finalists over a three-month process, and we are proud to say Dan was one of the finalists chosen and the only representing England, with the other finalists coming from Ireland and Scotland. The standard was extremely high and Dan, the youngest finalist, unfortunately didn't come away with the overall title to add to his Best Young Sausage Maker in GB 2019. But that hasn't disturbed him and he is hungry for both titles next year, which we will work extra hard for. Whilst at the awards the Best Sausage in Great
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Britain winner was chosen. The entry for this award needed to win a major sausage competition in 2019 so a total of 17 entries from all over Great Britain and Ireland went head to head to win the holy grail. This was open to all ages so Dan, the youngest entrant again, was up against seasoned sausage makers that had been doing it for years. Dan made six cooked and six uncooked sausages for the judging and they looked the best we had seen. When you get to this standard all the sausages need to be the same size, same weight and the texture and cooking needs to be A1, nothing short. After hours of tasting and measuring, the judges found a winner; not Dan this time but he only came up short based on very small imperfections that only the very keenest eye would spot. He now looks forward to next year where he can perfect his sausage-making skills and the next time you read a piece on Dan the outcome may be different! We are please to welcome Glenn Salter (pictured left) to Lyme Regis. Glenn has been a local East Devon butcher for the last 40 years, working in Sidmouth since leaving school and more recently running his own butchers, Seaton’s GW Meats, for 15 years with his wife. After 15 years Glenn’s wife wanted to take things easier. They decided to sell up and we have been lucky enough to take on Glenn as he wasn't ready to hang up his apron just yet! Glenn is a face-to-face retail butcher that is always eager to help and go that extra mile. He is jolly and has a terrific sense of humour, as you can see from the latest shopfront noticeboard that says “Chop lifters will be prosecuted!”. I'm sure everyone will appreciate his wealth of experience and say hello when passing. Please remember Christmas is next month and your Christmas orders would now be most welcome. Hope to see you soon, from all at Colyton Butchers
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Bringing songs of the sea alive on a stormy night
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TORMY weather rolled into Lyme Bay on Friday evening, providing the perfect setting for Harbour Voices to bring alive the stories of local fishermen and sailors in their latest concert. Harbour Voices is a group of men and women celebrating songs of the sea and recounting tales of the West Dorset coast, both historic and contemporary. Originally formed to support Lyme Regis Gig Club, the group evolved under the artistic direction of Penny Dunscombe into the popular performance group it is today, singing all across the South West. In 2018, Mark Hewitt was appointed musical director and he has continued to develop the group’s repertoire with new arrangements of traditional shanties, as well as original songs written by some of the members. The groups’ latest offering, ‘The Pull of the Tide’, performed at the Marine Theatre last Friday, was more than just a simple concert. The Harbour Voices members, all of whom remained on stage throughout the entire performance, took on characters and stories to really bring the songs to life, with their recently-revamped costumes and a simple set of fishing nets and lobster pots adding to the atmosphere. The programme moved along at pace and regularly changed in tempo, from moving melodies such as ‘Tom’s Gone to Hilo’, to wellknown lively numbers, including ‘South Australia’, ‘John Kanaka’ and ‘Drunken Sailor’. You couldn’t help but tap your feet! Adding to the variety were several strong solo
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By Francesca Evans Harbour Voices ‘The Pull of the Tide’ Marine Theatre performances and instrumentals, including Carmel Gardner debuting on the harp. But, as usual, the group’s original numbers were the highlight of the show. Opening the concert ‘Burton Bradstock Fisherman’s Song’, written by David Powell and arranged by Penny Dunscombe, painted a picture of the village’s fishing community bringing in the day’s catch together. The second act opened with ‘Isaac Hunter’s Dream’, written by Sue Beckers and also arranged by Penny Dunscombe, with clever and effective lyrics telling the story of a Charmouth fisherman and fossil collector who saved the lives of French sailors in 1872. If you missed the show there’s another chance to catch it tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) at the Royal Manor Theatre, Portland, from 7.30pm. To find out more about Harbour Voices, visit the website www.harbourvoices.org Harbour Voices members: Julie Burton, Annie Coleman, Rachel French, Carmel Gardner, Barbara Green, Juliet Hankey, Denise Parry-Jones, Zoe Patrick, Corinne Reed, Shade Ridley, Trudi Robson, Katy Tunstall, Miranda Woodhouse, Pete Benson, Steve Coles, Jon Lloyd-Davies, Julian Shaw, Chris Rakoczi, Peter Slimon. Musical director - Mark Hewitt.
Axminster Musical Theatre bids you 'Bienvenue à Beaumont-sur-Mer!' WELCOME to Beaumont-sur-Mer in the French Riviera! Home to clean golden sand, bright glistening sea, cool classy hotels and – if you're rich and gullible – a couple of dirty rotten scoundrels: Lawrence and Freddy. They're all set to charm you, reel you in, then empty your bank account. Nice work if you can get it, especially when André, the local police chief, is giving you a helping hand. Axminster Musical Theatre brings stylish musical comedy ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ to Axminster Guildhall this autumn, under the guidance of director Nick Lawrence, musical director Joseph Binmore and choreographer Rachel Worsley. With sassy music by David Yazbek and a quick-fire script from Jeffrey Lane, the show breathes new life into the original 1988 film, a tale of competing con artists in the south of France that starred Michael Caine and Steve Martin. A wealth of local talent has been lined up for this production. Familiar faces Tucker Stevens and Billie Matthews play Lawrence and Freddy, Harvey Causley features as André, and Silvey Webber appears as naive victim Claire Colgate. In addition, a strong ensemble cast adds full-on vocals and fancy footwork to the whole
mix of farce, intrigue and lunacy. It's wet and cold outside, the nights are drawing in, so don't miss out on this trip to the Mediterranean, courtesy of Axminster Musical Theatre! Axminster Musical Theatre's ‘Dirty Rotten Scoundrels’ runs from November 20 to 23. Evening performances begin at 7.30pm and there is a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Tickets are available from The Archway Bookshop in Axminster (01297 33595) or online at www.axmt.co.uk/book-online
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Dire Straits bass player to Leading ska band returns to Lyme perform at Marine Theatre ALONG with Mark Knopfler, bass player John Illsley was a founding member of the legendary band, Dire Straits, who during their time together sold over 120 million albums. He has announced a special evening at The Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis, which features a question and answer session and live music. Featuring classics from the Dire Straits repertoire – and the Q&A led by ex-Dire Straits manager Paul Cummins – Illsley will be revealing the story and development of the band. The story starts with the band’s humble beginnings in a South London council flat, where they crafted songs like Sultans of Swing and Wild West End, and leads into Dire Straits playing all over the world to a hoard of fans. Ushered into the Rock and Rock Hall of Fame in 2018, Dire Straits’ sound draws from a litany of musical influences: jazz, folk, country, blues, and of course, rock. Their stripped down sound juxtaposed with the burgeoning punk rock era and demonstrated the band’s roots rock that emanated from the music of pub rock. The band have worked with some of the world’s
most influential, creative, and well-known musicians and producers. John Illsley says of bandmate Mark Knopfler: “Having Mark as songwriter, singer and guitar player in the band gave Dire Straits it’s unique character. It was a pleasure for me to be able to contribute to the distinctive sound of the band, and enjoy the friendship and musical journey that Mark and I shared”. During this special evening, Illsley will be sharing the stage with fellow musicians from his own band, who will be breathing life back into everyone’s favourites: ‘Romeo and Juliet’, ‘Money for Nothing’, ‘Brothers in Arms’, and ‘Sultans of Swing’. This is an intimate and exclusive perspective into the life and times of, arguably, one of the biggest rock and roll bands of all time. The event will be held on Saturday, November 23 with the bar opening at 7pm for an 8pm start. Tickets cost £28 in advance or £32 on the door with a 10 per cent discount for theatre members. To book, call 01297 442138 or visit the website www.marinetheatre.com
ONE of the UK’s most popular ska and reggae bands, The Simmertones, are playing at The Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis this November. The band will be supported by DJ Ska Au Go Go, who has one of the largest collections of reggae records in the world. The Simmertones have been playing their authentic sounds to packed-out venues and festivals, including Bestival, Madness’ House of Fun Weekender, and The London International Ska Festival. Their eagerly awaited new studio album, ‘10 Feet Tall’, was released early this year, with their previous album, ‘Something For The Weekend’, having won the Best Album award at the South West Music Awards (2013). The band’s spellbinding sounds reverberate worldwide as they are a regular radio feature on BBC Radio 2 and BBC 6 Music – particularly by
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Jo Whiley and Steve Lamacq, who often air their biggest hit to date, a reworking of the Doris Day classic ‘Perhaps, Perhaps, Perhaps’. The band’s first EP, ‘Presenting The Simmertones, Volume 1’, is perhaps most well known for the wild ska version of the ‘Doctor Who’ theme tune. The single continues to be played nationally as it has proved a firm favourite with DJs, ‘Doctor Who’ fans, and ska fans alike. The Simmertones can also boast rave reviews from ska legends from The Specials and Madness. They will perform at the Marine Theatre in Lyme Regis on Friday, November 22 at 8pm. Tickets cost £8 in advance or £10 on the door, with a 10 per cent discount for theatre members. To book, call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com
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Horticultural society to host What’s on... 90th anniversary exhibition Friday, November 8
UPLYME & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society will host a free exhibition at the Town Mill’s Courtyard Gallery to celebrate its 90th anniversary. The exhibition will be open from Thursday, November 14 to Tuesday, November 19 and will showcase the wide range of activities that the society is involved, featuring photographic displays, a ‘selfie scarecrow’ and some of the displays from recent horticultural shows. A key feature of the exhibition will be the launch of the 2020-21 trips and talks programme. Talks from wellknown gardening celebrities and writers, together with plant and wildlife experts, are included in the new programme. Trips are equally diverse, ranging from a film showing at the Marine Theatre in January, through outings to renowned gardens
across the south west, to trips to RHS gardens and flower shows. In addition, there are social events for members and details of the society’s popular spring plant sale, summer flower and produce show, and autumn show. On Saturday, November 16, the society’s president Pam Corbin (pictured) will be signing copies of her latest book, ‘Pam The Jam: The Book of Preserves’, between 12noon and 1.30pm at the exhibition. The exhibition will be open daily from 11am to 3.30pm (2pm on final day). Horticultural society volunteers will be on hand each day to answer questions and visitors will be able to sign up for membership and for the 2020 trips. Visit www.ulrhs.wordpress.com for more information.
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I HAD high hopes of my birthday being marked with a level of seismic activity not previously experienced. Talk about anticlimactic. I was in London with number two son and aside from the usual Halloween nutters I was expecting EU exit Armageddon but instead saw a raggle-taggle bunch of banner-bearers accompanied by hundreds of meaty police officers who looked dismally bored. In the lead up to this nothingness I was confident that despite threatened reduced supplies of mangetout and mangoes, there was one thing that would not be in short supply and that was entertainment at the Marine. In fact, it’s been impossible to walk up Broad Street without at least three people stopping me to remark how much we have on at the theatre - “there’s something for everyone”. I think it’s fair to say that the Marine Players’ performance of ‘Tomb With a View’ was our biggest October event. I’ve been watching the slow, meticulous progress over the past months as Marine tech Steve Miller, who is also a top-notch director, took them through their paces to bring out the best of each character. I thought I might have to bring out the smelling salts for Steve once or twice, it’s no mean feat creating a stage performance. I was duty manager on the opening night; always a fraught time, though Steve had a beaming smile when he arrived. Perhaps from relief and a case of “if it’s no good now, it never will be” or maybe it was the excitement of finally seeing it take flight. Our fabulous volunteers were there selling ice creams that went like hot cakes, or should that be iced buns? I had to make an emer-
gency order to Baboo for fresh supplies. We were bowled over by David Gower; what a very entertaining and all round good egg he is. I can remember one of my sister’s boyfriends was cricket mad and wore a T-shirt that said ‘Boycott bats on water’. I would frequently quote this slogan to try and impress my school friends so it looked like I knew what I was talking about. I should have asked David during the Q&A what his T-shirt slogan was. The Tom Glover show came as a bit of a surprise to Tom, but not to the rest of us. Every time he hosts our comedy nights everyone asks, “why doesn’t he have his own show?” So he did and not only was it a full house but the audience were quite literally rolling in the aisles. I had to double up one evening and like Mr Benn, changed hats from duty manger to bar maid (am I allowed to use that expression or has it been banned under gender neutralisation?) Either way I managed to pull it off and pull a pint without handing over a glass of froth. Rare as hen’s teeth, I’m taking a few days off and heading back up to the big smoke this week, this time to watch the very talented West End actress Viv Keene (she of the Lyme TIC) who is appearing in ‘The Mouse Trap’. She’s going to take me to the Ivy Club afterwards which I am super-excited about. My hopes for some seismic activity renewed… I’ll let you know.
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U3A AGM & Talk: ‘Spectacular South Africa - its Flora & Fauna’, Woodmead Halls, 9.30am The Lyme Regis U3A AGM at 9.30am followed by a talk by Rosemary Legrand, horticulturalist and former nursery owner, at 11am. Entry is free for members and £2 for non-members. Knit & Knatter Lyme Regis Library, 2.30pm A friendly group who meet weekly to chat and knit over a cup of tea - all welcome. Music: Tom Seals Marine Theatre, 6.30pm One of the country’s most exhilarating Boogie-Woogie pianists returns to Lyme Regis. Hosted in partnership with Jazz Jurassica, tickets cost £15 in advance/£18 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm start. Pantomime Society Quiz Night Woodmead Halls, 8pm quizmaster Popular Neville Causley hosts this fundraiser for Lyme Regis Pantomime Society. Teams of up to six welcome, £2 per person. Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
Saturday, November 9
Remembrance Wreath-Laying Services, Lyme Regis cemetery & Anning Road, from 10am Wreath-laying services at the HMS Formidable memorial in Lyme Regis cemetery at 10am, followed by the Polish war memorial in Anning Road at 10.30am. Cinema: ‘Yesterday’ Marine Theatre, 6.30pm A struggling musician realises he’s the only person on Earth who can remember The Beatles after waking up in an alternate timeline where they never existed. Tickets £6 in advance/£7.50 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com . Bar opens 6.30pm for 7.30pm screening. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 9pm DJ Tomjuno and friends perform every Saturday night at SWIM on Marine Parade.
Sunday, November 10
Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service, from Langmoor Gardens entrance, 9.30am The parade will march through Broad Street to St Michael’s Parish Church for a service 9.45am. At 10.30am the parade will reform and march down Monmouth Street and Coombe Street to Cobb Gate square, where a two minute’s silence will be observed. 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 DJ James Baker and friends perform a chilled out set every Sunday afternoon at SWIM on Marine Parade. The Sunday Sessions Marine Theatre, 3pm A regular free event dedicated to promoting quality live music. Enjoy local drinks and the best musicians in the theatre bar overlooking the Cobb. If you’d like to play, just turn up!
Monday, November 11
Armistice Day Service, Lyme war memorial, Regis 10.45am A wreath-laying service and two minute’s silence will be observed at the war memorial in Monmouth Street to mark Armistice Day.
Tuesday, November 12
The Old School House Café The Hub, 9am Community café run by LymeForward, open every Tuesday morning at The Hub in Church Street. Hot drinks, homemade cakes and toast available – just pay what you can, if you can.
Wednesday, November 13
Sponsored Walk for Mind Marine Parade, all day Staff from the Lyme Regis Co-op store will be walking marathon distance of 26 miles up and down the seafront in aid of their chosen charity of the year, Mind. Collection buckets are available in store. LRTC Strategy & Finance Committee, Guildhall, 7pm For agendas see www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk Uplyme Parish Council Uplyme Village Hall, 7.15pm For agenda see https://uplymeparishcouncil.org/ Wednesday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 8.30pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
Thursday, November 14
Exhibition: ‘Celebrating 90 Years’, Town Mill, open daily until November 19 An exhibition by Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society, celebrating its 90th anniversary. Music: The Carpenters Experience, Marine Theatre, 7pm The UK’s leading Carpenters show, featuring the amazing voice of Maggie Nestor and eight top-class musicians. Tickets £18.50 in advance/£20.50 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Live Music @ SWIM SWIM, 8pm Weekly live music night every Thursday at SWIM on Marine Parade, this
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week with acoustic pop act Rue. 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, November 15
Knit & Knatter Lyme Regis Library, 2.30pm A friendly group who meet weekly to chat and knit over a cup of tea - all welcome. Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
Saturday, November 16
Christmas Art & Craft Fayre Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre, 10am An opportunity to buy unique Christmas gifts by local artists and makers, plus Christmas crafts for kids. Admission free. RNLI Fish Supper, Lyme Regis Lifeboat Station, 6pm Supper with sittings at 6pm to and 8.30pm with fish and vegetarian options available. Minimum £7 donation, bring your own drinks. Lyme Regis Comedy Club Marine Theatre, 7pm Headlined by Stephen Carlin with resident compere Tom Glover and support from Josh Pugh and James Cook. Tickets £8 in advance/£10 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Live DJs @ SWIM SWIM, 9pm DJ Tomjuno and friends perform every Saturday night at SWIM on Marine Parade.
Sunday, November 17
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 DJ James Baker and friends perform a chilled out set every 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.
Tuesday, November 19
The Old School House Café The Hub, 9am Community café run by LymeForward, open
every Tuesday morning at The Hub in Church Street. Hot drinks, homemade cakes and toast available – just pay what you can, if you can.
Wednesday, November 20 LRTC Full Council Guildhall, 7pm For agendas see www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk Wednesday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 8.30pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
Thursday, November 21 LRTC Public Consultation Woodmead Halls, 2.30pm6pm Share your views on Lyme Regis Town Council’s proposed objectives for the next five years at this public consultation drop-in event. Screening: ‘Fleabag’ Marine Theatre, 6pm Another chance to see Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s award-winning onewoman show that inspired the hit TV series. Tickets £11 in advance/£13.50 on the door/£5 for under 18s – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com. Bar opens 6pm for 7pm screening. Live Music @ SWIM SWIM, 8pm Weekly live music night every Thursday at SWIM on Marine Parade, this week with Ben MorganBrown. 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, November 22 Knit & Knatter Lyme Regis Library, 2.30pm A friendly group who meet weekly to chat and knit over a cup of tea - all welcome. Music: The Simmertones Marine Theatre, 7pm One of the UK’s leading authentic ska and reggae bands, with support from DJ Ska Au Go Go. Tickets £8 in advance/£10 on the door – call 01297 442138 or visit www.marinetheatre.com . Bar opens 7pm for 8pm start. Friday @ The Pilot The Pilot Boat, 9pm Weekly live music nights at the Pilot Boat.
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Rotary competition creates lasting legacy for those in poverty
MONEY raised through a quirky competition run by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis has gone on to help hundreds of people in some of the world’s poorest communities. In 2016 local Rotarian Nigel Clarke launched the ‘Selfie Cow’ competition, asking members and supporters to purchase plastic cows for £5 and take photos of them in unusual situations or abroad, in a bid to win the best picture in a number of categories. The competition raised £500 to set up a ‘Lend with Care’ account, allowing the club to offer small, interest-free loans to farmers, sole traders and small businesses across the globe, which can be repaid over a 12 to 24 month period. Once the loans are repaid, the money is then lent out again, creating an ongoing legacy for those most in need. Since opening the account, the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis’ initial contribution has provided 36 interest-free loans totalling £1,075. These have assisted 210 entrepreneurs and 855 members of their families, and have helped to create 241 new jobs. Those who have benefited from the loans, who are all selected by Mr Clarke, have included a 46-year-old mother of two with a rice farm in Cambodia, who requested funds to buy more land and increase her production; a 58-year-old carpenter from Rwanda who needed to buy wood to fulfil a contract to supply desks to a local school; a group of 21 women in Lilongwe, Milawi, known as the Progress Tiyanjane Group, who run small businesses to provide for their families; and a farmer in Milawi who needed money to buy seed potatoes. For more details on the work of the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis, visit www.whatsoninlyme.co.uk/Rotary.htm or search for the group on Facebook.
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Double success for kickboxing club LOCAL kickboxing club SWK Lyme Regis had two reasons to celebrate this week. After a six-hour grading session, not only did instructor Gareth Taylor receive his second dan black belt, but his student Kirk Hussey achieved his first dan black belt - the club’s first member to reach this level having trained since its inception five years ago. The club has gone from strength to strength since Gareth opened it in 2014, initially helped by his own former instructor before taking over the classes himself. He now runs two classes a week, welcoming about 16 to 25 members to each. Membership is constantly growing, with the friendly
group welcoming men, women and children of all ages and abilities. The current membership varies in age from 10 to 54 and includes some families who enjoy training together. Gareth - who started boxing aged 14 before progressing onto Thai boxing and kickboxing - offers special attention to newcomers in their first few weeks, ensuring they use the techniques correctly and safely. Grading sessions are held every three months, allowing students to progress through the various belts, but members are also welcome to join just for fun. Kickboxing is a great way to keep fit as you will use your
whole body, but members will also meet new people, learn new skills, self defence, and improve their confidence. The sport is also a great way to relieve stress. Classes are held at The Hub in Lyme Regis on Mondays from 7pm to 8.30pm and on Thursdays from 7.30pm to 9pm. The first class is free and membership then costs £30 for the year, which covers insurance and a club Tshirt, plus £5 per class. All profits are put back into the club, with Gareth building up a large collection of equipment to use in classes. For more details search ‘SWK Lyme Regis’ on Facebook.
SWK Lyme Regis instructor Gareth Taylor (right) with student Kirk Hussey following their recent grading sessions
Twinning association hosts coffee morning
LYME Regis/St George’s Twinning Association boosted its funds by more than £100 at a recent coffee morning. The event was held at the Driftwood Café in Lyme Regis Baptist Church, with members and supporters enjoying tea, coffee, a selection of homemade cakes and a raffle. Lyme Regis was officially twinned with St George’s in Bermuda in 1997. The two towns are historically linked by the former Mayor of Lyme Regis, Admiral Sir George Somers, who colonised Bermuda after being shipwrecked in the islands in the early 1600s. The association always welcomes new members and anyone interested in learning more should email chairman John Dover on jonner_dover@hotmail.com
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A STROLL around the Somerset Levels visiting a few excellent places for wildlife pictures can be very rewarding. Wild birds and animals, mostly birds, can be seen in abundance pending on what time of the year it is. The Levels are famous for the starlings that fly onto the reed beds each night to roost between October and March. A lesser known bird the great white egret, which was at one time very rare in the UK, and now nesting numbers make the Somerset Levels the largest colony of nesting great whites in the UK. But on the Levels there is a lot of water and where you find water you find swans - at least 200 scattered across the wetlands in fields, waterways, rivers, ponds and watery reed beds. When swans take to the sky whilst on water, it’s always a little dramatic; one thing they will always do is get airborne facing the wind, just as most aircraft do. On this occasion the light was perfect, the still ripple-free water was perfect as was the black peat just a few inches under the water. This pair of swans were in perfect unison as their powerful wings built up enough speed to get themselves airborne.
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SOFA BED, from Haskins, little used, £200, buyer collects - 01297 442534. 2 x SMALL PINE WARDROBES, width 2’9” x height 5’11” x depth 1’9”, £100 each or £175 for both, buyer collects - 01297 442534. DENBY CHINA, ‘Cotswold’ collection, including 1 pint tea pot, 1½ pint coffee/water pot, ½ pint milk jug, sugar basin with lid, salt and pepper pots, all in excellent condition, £20 - 07828 172 375 (Ottery St Mary). BASKET WEAVE COMMODE CHAIR, cream/beige, very attractive chair, excellent condition, as new, height 31”, width 23”, depth 20”, £99 - 07828 172 375 (Ottery St Mary). SEWING MACHINE, electric, Toyota 221 with instruction booklet, £30 - 01297 445724. VICTORIAN DOLLHOUSE, old and needs renovating, £150 ono - 01297 560616.
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DINING TABLE, Ercol circular table measuring 115cm diameter and 165cm semi-oval when extended, single pedestal, £70 ono, buyer collects from Lyme Regis - 01297 444698.
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MATTRESS TOPPER, double feather, unwanted gift, £25 ono - 01297 442198.
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SHOES, some designer, some unworn, party shoes (sparkly!), size 5-6, only £3-£5 per pair - 01297 443930.
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ROOM ATTENDANT Part time position available, working hours between 10am - 2pm four or five days a week including some weekends. A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly housekeeping team. ●
Ability to clean assigned rooms to a high standard
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daily tasks and achieve everything in a timely manner
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additional assignments as requested by the Head Housekeeper If you are interested in this position, please call 01297 445622 or call in for an application form. Lyme Regis ● Dorset DT7 3QF ● Tel: 01297 445622 ● Fax: 01297 445859 enquiries@royallionhotel.com www.royallionhotel.com L. Stone Ltd Trading as Royal Lion Hotel Company Number 09146453
TUB CHAIR, Edwardian carved mahogany, red velvet upholstery, £150 ono - 01297 560707.
TUMBLE DRYER, vented Siemens, very good condition, £30 - 01297 792957 (buyer to collect).
DOG CAGE/CRATE, medium/large, ideal for all pets, made from galvanised steel, folds flat, two doors, 21” x 29” x 24”, very good condition, £19 - 07828 172 375 (Ottery St Mary). WHEELCHAIR, ideal to load into the boot of a car and can be ready to use in seconds, easy to fold for storage and transport, lightweight and portable, puncture-proof tyres, £35 - 07828 172 375 (Ottery St Mary). HIGH CHAIR, Mamas & Papas Bob Contemporary Highchair (see https://bit.ly/2LV9UlN), sturdy and in excellent condition, detachable table so can be pulled in to sit at dining table, RRP £49 but selling for £20 - 01297 444260. PLANTS, lovely hydrangeas from £2.50, large in flower £5 each - 01297 443930. Please note, items for sale will move down the list each issue as we receive new listings, or will be removed earlier if we are contacted to confirm they have been sold.
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Axe Valley Academy Ready to Learn Supervisor
We are looking to appoint a supervisor for our Ready to Learn room to assist with the administration and supervision support of students. Ready to Learn is an integral part of our behaviour policy, this is a strategy which has at its heart a drive to improve the quality of learning for all our students. The role will be supported by the Pastoral Team. Hours: 32.5 hours per week (8.40am to 3.40pm), 39 weeks (term time + Inset Days) Salary: SCP 7-12 £19,554-£21,589 pro rata
Cleaner
We are looking for a temporary part time cleaner to start immediately to join our Site Team to maintain the school. Hours: 20 hours per week (Monday-Friday 3pm-7pm hours may change during school holiday time) term time + 3 weeks Salary: SCP 1 - £9.00 per hour Further information about the school and to apply please visit our website: www.axevalley.devon.sch.uk/information/vacancies This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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LYME Regis Sailing Club youth section prizewinners
Successful season for Lyme’s young sailors
MEMBERS of Lyme Regis Gig Club enjoyed a visit to their twin club in Bermuda
Lyme rowers compete against their twin club in Bermuda MEMBERS of Lyme Regis Gig Club travelled to Bermuda to compete against their twin club.
Lyme Regis and Bermuda gig clubs officially twinned earlier this year, building on the well-established twinning links between the towns of Lyme Regis and St George’s, in Bermuda. A team from Lyme Regis raced for the cup in Bermuda Pilot Gig Club’s West End Regatta on Boaz Island, one of the six main islands in the west of the country. The regatta saw four Bermudian teams competing in four events against a Lyme Regis crew of 10, joined by four rowers from London Cornish Pilot Gig Club and three from the recently launched Newhaven Gig Rowing Club. The conditions for the event were near perfect with azure sea and blue sky, warm wind and bright sunshine. The competition included a 40minute straight line race to pick up and return with a ‘survivor’ from
the sandy beach of a nearby island, a tow the tyre race, a reversing race and the fastest gig to do two 360 degree turns. The Lyme Regis crew came an honourable fifth, winning a bag of delicious Bermudian fudge. Marcus Dixon, chairman of Lyme Regis Gig Club, said: “Bermuda Pilot Gig Club were fantastic hosts and provided rowing expeditions that included visiting the site offshore where the former Mayor of Lyme Regis, Admiral Sir George Somers, ran ashore his flagship, the Sea Venture, on the coral reef in 1609, and a tour of the town of St George, twinned with Lyme Regis. “We also enjoyed a row around the Great Sound from Boaz Island to Darrell’s Island, where many of the English crew were staying in a Bermudian Government hostel.” Bermuda Pilot Gig Club are hosting their International Regatta in October 2020 when Lyme Regis Gig Club are looking to enter more teams and hope to win the prestigious Bermuda Gig Cup.
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LYME Regis Gig Club’s ladies team take part in the Bermudian regatta
skittles
golf
THE Ship inn in Lyme Regis has closed its doors for refurbishment, hopefully for a short time, but it means the Skittles League has lost Lyme’s only alley in the immediate future. The committee met last week to view a temporary alley, but it was decided this would not be practical for every night usage. League officials are calling for understanding from players because they have to rearrange fixtures for ten sides on the remaining three alleys. “We know and appreciate teams will be playing nights and venues not suitable, but on a short term we ask you to help us keep the games played,” said league spokesperson Jenni West. “We would like to thank the George in Charmouth for offering extra nights, along with Rousdon Club who will be opening extra evenings to accommodate some games and Wootton Club who also will open a extra night to cover fixturess.”
JOE Shrubb finished off his round in fine style scoring eight points on the last two holes as he ran out a comfortable winner of the junior stableford at Lyme Regis Golf Club with 41 points, nine clear of Jevan Hampton-Rumbold in second with Freddie Pearce third on 30. Adrian Morgan was in feisty form as he scored steadily throughout the round to win Division 1 with 39 points while Mark Lewis was slightly more erratic but still came second on 38, with James Newcombe’s 37, giving him third place. The best score of the day came from Division 2 winner Samuel Beviss as this young man continued to impress with two good nines in his 40 points. Simon Leech and Mark Colley both had 36 points, but Leech took silver on countback. Junior captain Casey Gibbons ripped through the junior nine-hole competition never scoring less than two points on a hole as he won on 23 points with four points to spare on Brooklyn Wilkins who finished a point ahead of Joe Shrubb on 18.
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YOUTH section members of Lyme Regis Sailing Club held their annual prize-giving on Saturday evening, before enjoying the town’s fireworks display with their families. Sailing club secretary Sally Holman said: “It has been a successful season with all 21 young sailors, beginners and improvers, coached on Tuesdays from Easter to July by Grahame Forshaw, Jim Thomas and an adult and older youth volunteer team, invited to progress to the Saturday morning youth group. “We’ve certainly has a rewarding year all round, a strong youth contingent coming through the club, good for the future!” After a further year or two of training on Saturday morning, the more skilled members will be offered race tuition on Saturday afternoons with Jerry Rook. Theory and shore work underpin the practical training along the lines approved by the RYA, with certified instructors. This year, nine young sailors took part in the Firefly Nationals held at the club and gained valuable racing experience. Bart’s Bash in September saw two single-handers, Josh Connelly and Elliot Samons, joining in a 12-mile race with a full club fleet, both for the first time, while others participated as crews. Natasha Dower and Ferdy Parry Leyshon won the cups for best youth in club racing and first youth in the club regatta. The club’s youth section has been operating for almost 50 years, some of the trophies first used in 1947, with this year’s group following a long tradition. There is also an Optimist youth group, some taking part in area open meetings, run by Dave Stubbs. Colin Walters, who has coached a great many youth members during his long sailing career, both at Datchet Water and Lyme, learnt to sail himself in Lyme as a youngster. He continues to race competitively and this year he presented the prizes. Sally added: “Colin’s contribution to youth sailing has been remarkable, but he and his wife Eileen will be leaving to be nearer their family. Colin was presented with a club burgee, and Eileen with a bouquet from the youth section and warmly applauded. “He will remain a frequent visitor,
EILEEN and Colin Walters, stalwarts of the youth section, with Seamanship Trophy winner Simon Law (Photo by David Beer) sailing his Albacore at the club next season.” The coveted Seamanship Trophy, for most competent youth helm also showing good all-round Seamanship skills, was awarded to Simon Law. Simon regularly sails his Laser when he’s not crewing for Colin and helps run the committee boat for youth sessions. Simon thanked the adult team for running the youth training sessions and Colin and Eileen for their encouragement. The full list of winners was as follows: Teamwork Trophy – Sophie and Analise Cuthbert; Personal Challenge Mug – Harvey Cackett; SingleHanded Trophy – Ariana Finn; Special Mention Plate – Elliot Samons; Special Mention Trophy – Louis Parry Leyshon and Frankie Remington; Novices Trophy – Josh Connelly; Junior Challenge Cup – Natasha Dower; Rotary Cup for best youth achievement in club racing – Ferdy Parry Leyshon; Seamanship Trophy – Simon Law; Wooden Spoon – Josh Connelly. Four beginners have already signed up for Tuesday evenings in 2020 with only one or two places remaining. Competent youth sailors are also able to apply to the Saturday group. The youth section encourages sailing for pleasure as well as for racing. For more details, visit the website www.lymeregissailingclub.co. uk
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Steve Batey is new cricket club chairman
“I’ll be working closely with my dedicated and enthusiastic committee members to engage with local community groups, including Woodroffe School, and inspire new members, players and supporters to join us in ‘getting involved’ with our historic club.” Mr Thomas added: “It’s been a challenging few seasons for our club. Thanks to the efforts of the club committee, supported by
communities in both Uplyme and Lyme Regis, the club is now under no immediate financial pressure. We have turned around fortunes on the field and crucial work on the security of our pavilion is well advanced. “It’s an ideal time to hand over the baton to the youthful drive and enthusiastic leadership Steve brings to the club, to ensure that we go forward from strength to strength.”
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ROVERS ON A ROLL PHILIP EVANS
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LYME ROVERS put in a solid performance against a robust Netherbury in the first round of the Jack Venn Cup, winning 6-2 at the Woodroffe School on an afternoon when most other games were called off due to the heavy rain.
For the second week in a row, Rovers started with a strong wind behind them, knowing that they would face a tough second half against the elements. Within two minutes, the Lyme’s
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Seasiders on county cup duty
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UPLYME & Lyme Regis Cricket Club is set to continue to prosper, as long-standing member Steve Batey takes over as chairman. Steve, who has played with the club for the past 20 years, took over as chairman from Ian Thomas at the annual general meeting on October 24. Mr Thomas (pictured handing over to Steve) had told members at the start of the season that this was to be his last year in the chair. He leaves the post having led the club to a strong, sustainable position in his three years in charge, with a successful fundraising campaign having saved the club from closure and put it on firm financial footing. Club secretary Derek Wellman thanked Ian for his hard work during this period, especially that with ground’s freeholder Fields In Trust, and the trustees of the King George V playing field, toward securing long-term tenure of the club’s pavilion. New chairman Steve, a chef and all-round sportsman who also plays for Lyme Regis Football Club, told the meeting: “I’m excited and happy to be taking over my new role as chair of Uplyme & Lyme Regis CC. “With past family generations involved and 20 years at the club personally, I will be continuing the positive direction previous chair Ian Thomas has led in the last three years. “Ian and I will be working closely together to complete remaining work to securing our club tenure and the future of our beloved pavilion. “My initial priorities are to further improve and update club facilities for current members and rejuvenate our valued local club by attracting new members and further encouraging young people to play cricket.
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third string had taken the lead; Mark Bailey, returning from a hamstring injury, scoring directly from a corner. Playing some of the best football of the season so far, they moved the ball well, creating chances, and narrowly missing several attempts, before Robbie Fowler bundled over a back heel on 20 minutes. A lapse in concentration allowed Netherbury to pull a goal back on the half hour. Knowing they would face an onslaught in the second half, it was crucial to get another goal before half time, and Will Baines popped up with his first Lyme goal, volleying in a loose ball from a corner from 18 yards with only first half stoppage time to play. From the resulting kick-off, Fin
Mclean and Pete Peacock chased down a loose ball at the Netherbury keeper’s feet, with the keeper hauling down Mclean for a penalty. Peacock slotted home the kick for a 4-1 half-time lead. Netherbury came out quickest in the second half, and within five minutes had pulled a goal back. A long ball down their right flank saw the attacker lob the ball over the on-rushing Chris Higgs from a tight angle. Rovers remained composed and grew into the football in increasingly tricky conditions, keeping the ball low and maintaining possession well. Peacock grabbed his second of the game midway through the half, reacting quickly to fire home. The game was sealed with 15 minutes to play, as Pea-
cock netted a third. Tempers flared at a Netherbury corner, with the Netherbury captain lucky to escape punishment for several incidents. Tempers flared again at the final whistle, but the incident was well handled by referee Craig Board, and several of either side’s cooler heads. Man-of-the-match was Rovers’ skipper Toby Fowler, followed closely by the ever-industrious Peacock. The Rovers return to Perry Street Division Two action tomorrow (Saturday, November 9) and will be challenging for the top place at home (Woodroffe top pitch) to Winsham United Reserves, with kick-off at 2.30pm).
FOOTBALL: WITH both the first team and the Reserves on Dorset County Cup duty this weekend, there will be no matches at the Davey Fort on Saturday. Having beaten old rivals Beaminster in a close-fought first-round tie, winning by the odd goal in five, the 1st XI travel to Shaftesbury Town from the Dorset Premier League (kick-off 3pm). Having achieved great success in the Dorset Intermediate Cup over the years, winning the trophy on nine occasions, the Seasiders are now considered to be a senior side and face much tougher opposition in the county competitions. Lyme Reserves now compete in the Intermediate Cup and they will be travelling to Portland Town first team for their second-round tie (kick-off 3pm). Bouyed by their 6-2 Jack Venn Cup victory over Netherbury, Lyme Rovers continue their bid to win promotion from Perry Street Division Two with a home league fixture at the Woodroffe School against Winsham United Reserves (kick-off 2.30pm). Uplyme will be back in action with a tough home encounter against Perry Street Division Two high-flyers Crewkerne Rangers (kick-off 2.30pm). Charmouth are away to local rivals Hawkchurch who are also going well in Division One.
Lamb top crib league AFTER ten games of the season Lamb Swans (Axminster) top the Lyme Regis Cribbage League with a two-point lead over the The Royal Standard, Lyme Regis, having won eight of their games. At the other end of the table, New Inn Kilmington B, have only won three of their nine games and are occupying bottom place. In the Beer Leg, Volunteer (Lyme Regis) top the table with a single point lead over Axminster Conservative Club and The Hind Musbury. Full results and fixtures on www.lyme-online.co uk
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