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Dogs to be kept on leads on main beach
DORSET Council has agreed that dogs will now have to be kept on a lead on Lyme Regis’ main beach during winter. The council’s Cabinet has approved recommendations about its dog-related restrictions in public spaces following months of debate and argument. Dogs will be excluded from the sand beach and Cobb Gate shingle beach in Lyme Regis between May 1 to September 30. However, they will now have to be kept on a lead outside this period, having previously been allowed to run loose during the winter months. REPORT, PAGE 2
Council supports local groups with £6,000 in grants TWO local artists have had their work selected for the prestigious Society of Women Artists exhibition. Julie Oldfield (pictured) - resident artist at the Harbour Inn - and former Woodroffe School student Chloe Harris, both from Uplyme, have had their work selected for the event. The annual event is usually held at The Mall Gallery in London but this year the society’s 159th exhibition is being held online due to coronavirus restrictions. See page 12 for full report. Photo by Richard Austin
Lifeline for museum £60K GRANT TO ‘PRESERVE LYME’S MARVELLOUS HERITAGE’
LYME Regis Museum is one of more than 1,300 organisations across the country to benefit from government funding to protect the cultural, heritage and arts sectors.
Over the course of the coron-
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receive a share of £257million from the government. This includes £26.5million for 249 organisations in the South West and £3.6million for 14 organisations in Dorset. The cash injection is part of the wider £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund to get the sector back on its feet after coronavirus.
The grants are being made by Arts Council England and come on top of £103million of emergency funding distributed from the Culture Recovery Fund for heritage venues and £3.5million of emergency funding for music venues. This current round of awards covers grants of up to £1million, mean-
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LYME Regis Town Council has handed out almost £6,000 to local organisations, despite having lost an estimated £300,000 this year due to COVID-19. Grants totalling £5,799 were awarded to eight local organisations. The council had set a budget of £20,000 for annual grants before the coronavirus pandemic, but most of the 29 organisations that initially applied in February withdrew their requests. REPORT, PAGE 7
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New rules will see dogs kept on leads on Lyme’s main beach DORSET Council has agreed that dogs will now have to be kept on a lead on Lyme Regis’ main beach during winter. The council’s Cabinet has approved recommendations about its dog-related restrictions in public spaces following months of debate and argument. Under the new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), dogs will be excluded from the sand beach and Cobb Gate shingle beach in Lyme Regis between May 1 to September 30. However, they will now have to be kept on a lead outside this period, having previously been allowed to run loose during the winter months. The argument over whether dogs should be allowed on the town’s main beach has been one of the most hotly-debated local topics in recent years. Lyme Regis Town Council pushed for an allyear-round ban of dogs from the sand and shingle beach. Their concerns came from a number of complaints about dog’s mess found on the beach and they were heightened following an incident in which a 12-year-old boy was bitten by a dog on the beach in December 2018. However, a well-supported petition was launched against an all-year-round ban and Dorset Council has now rejected this proposal. Other Lyme Regis beaches including Monmouth, Church Cliff and East Cliff beaches re-
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main unaffected by the restrictions. In Charmouth, dogs will no longer be restricted at all on West Beach. They will, however, continue to be excluded from East Beach (under Evans Cliff) from May 1 to September 30 but can be off lead outside this period. Dorset Council’s decision on the PSPO follows a public consultation that gathered views from residents, visitors, businesses and other organisations. A total of 8,602 responses were received – 83 per cent of responses were from local residents, with 15 per cent from visitors and two per cent other organisations, 64 per cent of responses came from dog owners and 36 per cent from non-dog owners, while 6.6 per cent of the respondents considered they had a disability. The new PSPO harmonises the exclusion period on specific beaches across the county, a suggestion which received significant support in the consultation. Dogs will now also have to be kept on leads in public formal gardens, council-owned car parks and within five metres of marked sports pitches Dorset Council said the reason for implementing a dog-related PSPO on specific beaches and open spaces was to keep them free from dog fouling and safe to use by residents and visitors.
It added that insisting dogs remain on leads in particular areas meant that owners would have adequate control over their dogs, and would be able to see if dogs foul or cause other issues. Cllr Jill Haynes, Dorset Council portfolio holder for Customer and Community Services said: “This has been an extensive consultation with a good cross section of people. “I am very pleased that we have been able to implement the order according to the thoughts of most respondents. “The harmonised exclusions on selected beaches across the council’s area is a sensible compromise for dog owners and those who don’t have dogs.” Dorset Council hope that the new order will be enforceable by December 31 2020 but this is subject to six-week appeal period.
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Former lifeboatman to row the Atlantic for cancer charity FORMER Lyme Regis lifeboatman Ian Kentfield will be nearly 60 when he rows the Atlantic in March 2021. The challenge will take him 2,650 nautical miles from the Canary Islands to Antigua in the West Indies. Rowing in a 40-foot boat specifically designed for the task named ‘Roxy’, Ian is one of a team of 12 and will be raising funds for the Ellen MacArthur Sailing Trust (EMCT). The voyage is expected to take 35 to 40 days, rowing in a likely watch pattern of three hours on and three hours off for the majority of the crossing, with four to six rowing at any point in time. Ian has a target of about 480 hours of rowing and hopes to raise £20,000 for his chosen charity, which supports young people who have gone through cancer treatment through sailing. He said: “Over the last five years my family and I have personally experienced the trauma and heartache cancer causes when it comes visiting. “One of the lessons I have taken from that experience, is that life is for living, you do not know what is around the corner, so don’t delay in reaching for your goals. “Combined with this I firmly believe that sailing can deliver a huge positive boost to a person’s wellbeing and self-belief. So I have decided to raise funds for the Ellen MacArthur Sailing Trust (EMCT)
and have set the motivational target of raising £20,000 for them. “It is an organisation that takes young people aged between 8-24 years old on sailing trips to help rebuild their confidence after cancer treatment. “I’m a lifelong sailor and I had the privilege of crewing one of their trips last year. During it I saw firsthand the massive positive impact a trip with EMCT had on children and youngsters who are facing the ordeal of being a cancer patient. “Please be as generous as you can. I’m going to suffer for it! Every day of training reminds me that I’m no longer a spring chicken! “It is the adventure of a lifetime; fewer people having rowed an ocean then have climbed Everest; it is right up there on the list of crazy challenges people aspire to.” It may be a rarely-completed challenge but Ian will not be the first from Lyme Regis to cross the Atlantic. In 2012, four rowers from Lyme Regis Gig Club - Tony Short, Elliot Dale, Brian Fletcher and Chris Walters - completed the challenge, and Elliot and Chris went on to do it a second time in 2014. Ian is self-funding his voyage and all money donated via his web page www.justgiving.com/fundraising/ia n-kentfield will go direct to the charity.
Collision near Charmouth roundabout POLICE are appealing for witnesses or anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward following a road accident near Charmouth. Dorset Police received a report at 9.32am on Saturday, October 10 of a collision involving a blue Peugeot 307 and a black Volvo V60 on the A35 at Charmouth, near to the junction with the A3052. The driver of the Volvo, a man aged in his 60s from Bedfordshire, sustained minor injuries and was taken to Dorset County Hospital. The Peugeot driver, a woman aged in her 50s from Devon, was uninjured. Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email SCIT@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident number 10:100, or via Crimestoppers-uk.org or call freephone 0800 555 111.
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Former Woodroffe School shares story for World Mental Health Day TO mark World Mental Health Day last week, Pippa Anning, a former of the student Woodroffe School in Lyme Regis, bravely shared her story about the psychological difficulties of type 1 diabetes, having been diagnosed with the condition at just nine years old. The stress of managing her condition led Pippa to suffer anxiety and from anorexia, forcing her to quit university and resulting in her being admitted to an eating disorder clinic. You can read her story on the LymeOnline website.
Charity walker arriving in Lyme today A WOMAN who is walking the entire British and Irish coastline for charity will pass through Lyme Regis and Charmouth today (Friday). Karen Penny is currently on the 490th day of her continuous 20,000km walking challenge around the British and Irish coast and its islands – a feat never achieved by a woman before - in a bid to raise £100,000 for Alzheimer’s Research UK. She will pass through Lyme Regis today and will be staying overnight in Charmouth.
Jurassic Footgolf raises £300 for lifeboat crew LYME Regis lifeboat crew’s funds have been given a welcome boost thanks to two local fundraisers. Jurassic Footgolf, which has quickly become a popular family attraction since opening in Lyme Regis last year, raised £300 for the RNLI over the summer by running a hole-in-one challenge. Owner Gary Davies said: “I set up the hole in one challenge when I became aware that the Lifeboat Week was being cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. I wanted to offer my support and give thanks to all of the volunteers at the lifeboat station by raising some funds and having some fun at the same time! “The idea was to put a minimum donation of £1 into the RNLI donation boat and in return you had three attempts to get a hole-in-one on the practice hole, which was located 50m from the tee area. “If you were successful then you won a Jurassic
Footgolf T-shirt. In total we had nine hole in ones with the youngest competitor being 11 years old.” Gary recently presented the £300 raised to volunteer lifeboat crew members Nikky Williams and John Bird (pictured above). The crew also recently received a donation from friends Nick Perry and Mark Farrell, from Yeovil, who walked the Liberty Trail in aid of the RNLI. The two men carried nearly £500 in £1 coins to donate to members of Lyme Regis RNLI, which they presented to ground crew member John Rickard and lifeboat operations manager Nick Marks. Former chef and lifeboat volunteer Petrina Muscroft is also unable to hold her annual fish suppers in aid of the RNLI this autumn, but the charity is encouraging supporters to host their own fish suppers at home or virtual dinners. For more information and ideas, visit rnli.org/fish-supper
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KEEP-FIT enthusiasts have helped raise £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The money was raised during charity dance classes, led by Fitsteps instructor Sarah Causley, from Uplyme. Sarah had originally planned to hold an outside class but due to bad weather the event had to be moved inside Woodmead Halls, so two separate classes were held to adhere to social distancing guidelines. The classes were free to attend but those taking part were asked to make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support, raising just under £500.
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Virtual autumn show Sculptures on display for horticultural group at Symondsbury Estate BUOYED by the success of its virtual summer show, Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society is now launching an online autumn event. Entries for the Autumn Show are open to all and the society is inviting as many of its members as possible to send it at least one photograph for the event. For further information on how to entre visit www.ulrhs.wordpress.com
LYME Bay Arts has opened its new exhibition at The Gallery at the Symondsbury Estate, near Bridport, displaying the work of South West Sculptors. This will be The Gallery’s first visiting exhibition of works made by a number of sculptors living in the South West. The exhibition will run until November 2, open from 10.30am to 4.30pm and admission is free.
LAST week Sir David Attenborough’s latest Netflix documentary, ‘A Life On Our Planet’, brought the increasing importance of tackling climate change to the forefront of my mind. If you haven’t watched it yet I would definitely recommend, but be warned it is no easy watch; it’s hard-hitting, brutally honest and emotional. Tackling the environmental challenges our world faces can sometimes feel overwhelming; we hear terrifying facts and figures on the news, practically everything you buy in a supermarket is wrapped in plastic and I often wonder how much difference one person can really make. But if everyone makes small changes, it all adds up. One of Sir David’s suggestions on how we can individually help to tackle climate change is to eat a more plant-based diet. So this week I took his advice and challenged myself to cut down on meat and dairy. Growing up we ate homecooked meals so traditional that I often poke fun at my mum and dad for still eating ‘wartime food’, so trying to cut down on the classic ‘meat and two veg’ dinners has been a challenge - but a rewarding one. I can’t promise I’ll never eat another of my mum’s famous bacon sandwiches (and I did cheat when Lyme Regis Butchers generously offered me some of their award-winning sausages to try this week!) but I have made a concerted effort to cut down and have enjoyed trying lots of new recipes along the way. I even managed to get my hands on some hardto-find Asian ingredients from Lyme’s brilliant street food takeaway Red Panda (if you haven’t tried them yet, where have you been?). Going vegetarian or vegan is not for everyone so if you feel that’s a step too far there are lots of other ways you can become more environmentallyfriendly - increasing your recycling, re-using or up-
cycling clothes and other goods rather than buying new, cutting down on plastic waste, growing your own fruit and veg and shopping locally. Turn Lyme Green’s blog on the LymeOnline website offers lots of great, simple tips on how small changes can make a difference. In Lyme Regis we are spoilt for choice when it comes to outstanding food shops - from Lyme Regis Butchers to the recently-opened Monmouth Pantry. Indepedent traders such as these source their produce locally, unlike major supermarket products which quickly rack up the air-miles. They also use less plastic packaging, offer a more personal service and your money will be supporting the local economy rather than national chains. There’s never been a more important time to shop local, as our traders do their best to pull through the coronavirus pandemic. And this week you can find some real bargains on the high street, as more than 40 local businesses are taking part in Fiver Fest - offering customers special £5 deals. On Saturday I headed into town with local camerman Max Redwood and we had a great time meeting some of the traders taking part in Fiver Fest, finding out what they had to offer and why it was so important to them to take part in this ‘shop local’ campaign. You can watch our video on the LymeOnline website and find out more about Fiver Fest and the businesses taking part in our special feature on page 11.
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Marine Players cancel November show THE Marine Players have followed the lead of other Lyme Regis amateur dramatics groups in cancelling their forthcoming production of ‘The Haunting of Hill House’. The cast had been working hard rehearsing via video conferencing app Zoom but it was felt, with the current social distancing measures and restrictions in place, that the show could not go ahead this November as envisaged. The Marine Theatre, where the Marine Players would have been performing, remaisn closed and is now not expected to fully reopen until next year. You can find out more and donate to its reopening fund at www.marinetheatre.com/reopen-themarine-theatre-fund/
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IF you haven’t booked your flu vaccination for this year, Lyme Bay Medical Practice is asking patients to make an appointment as soon as possible. Appointments are currently available for over 65 year olds and under 65 year olds in ‘at risk’ categories – for more information on whether you are eligible for a flu jab, please see the medical practice’s website lymebaymedicalpractice.co.uk With a COVID-19 vaccination possible available later in the year, it is especially important that those eligible get their flu vaccinations as early as possible this year. Information from NHS England soon regarding the 50-64 year old flu vaccination programme is expected soon. Until this is received, the practice is unable to book appointments for this cohort of patients. The practice’s first flu vaccination clinic was held at the Woodmead Halls at the end of September and a second will be taking place
tomorrow (Saturday, October 17). To book your appointment, call 01297 443399 or 01297 445777. A spokesperson for Lyme Bay Medical Practice said: “We had some lovely feedback from patients on our first flu vaccination clinic and the sun shone which definitely helped. “A big thank you to all the staff and volunteers who gave up their Saturday to ensure more than 600 patients were vaccinated. “Hopefully the weather will be kind on October 17 as well but, if not, we have plenty of space inside to ensure everyone can socially distance. “If you are attending either the practice or Woodmead Halls for your vaccination please remember your face mask and to arrive for your appointment on time. “Free parking has been arranged at Woodmead Halls for the duration of your appointment.”
LYME Regis has been revealed as one of the most expensive coastal locations to relocate to, according to a new study by Compare My Move. Increasing numbers of people are looking to ditch their lives in the city and relocate, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic, with many choosing to move closer to the coast in search of a more laidback way of life by the sea. But Lyme Regis has been ranked the ninth most expensive coastal location to move to in the UK, according to website Compare My Move, with an average house price of £444,015. It was listed among affluent areas of Dorset such as Sandbanks, ranked the most expensive coastal location with an average house price of £1,240,294, and Studland, placed second with an average property price of £849,855. The website ranked more than 150 coastal locations on factors such as average house price, sunshine and beach ratings, to identify the best places to relocate by the sea. The top three were Whitstable in Kent, thanks to its high earning potential and dry weather; Seaford, near Brighton, which scored high for water quality, lack of rainfall and, again, high earning potential; and Swanage in Dorset, which had one of the best rated beaches of all the towns compared. Out of 152 towns, Lyme Regis was ranked the 103rd best coastal town to relocate to. It’s average temperature was recorded as 9.4 degrees centigrade and average rainfall at 852mm. It scored two out of three for water quality and a high 4.7 out of five for its beach.
But the average house price was listed as £444,015 – making Lyme the ninth most expensive in the UK – while the average full-time salary for a Lyme Regis resident is £28,951. Dave Sayce, managing director at Compare My Move, commented: “Increasing numbers of people are looking to ditch their lives in the city and relocate, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic, with many choosing to move closer to the coast in search of a more laidback way of life by the sea. “It’s easy to see why, with the UK being home to some stunning seaside towns and villages, but upping sticks and moving to the coast can be an expensive choice not forgetting the hidden costs such as solicitors fees for buying a house. “It’s interesting to see the top coastal destinations being located so close to London, with the likes of Whitstable on the Kent coast, and Seaford in East Sussex, offering popular places for stressed Londoners to escape to, while still having transport links into the big city.” You can view the full research at www.comparemymove.com/coastal-relocations
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Town council hands out almost £6,000 in grants LYME Regis Town Council has handed out almost £6,000 to local organisations, despite having lost an estimated £300,000 this year due to COVID-19. Before coronavirus event reared its head, the budget for local grants was reduced from about £130,000 to £80,000 this year, in light of some major expenditure projects, including resurfacing the flat roof area at the bottom of Lister Gardens and refurbishing the council offices. The council also completely changed its system for allocating funds, scrapping the former minor, medium and major grants for two new pots – £20,000 a year for annual community grants and £60,000 a year for term grants. The £60,000 was allocated in February to the Marine Theatre, LymeForward, The Hub, B Sharp, Bridport & District Citizens Advice Bureau, Axe Valley and West Dorset Ring & Ride and Lyme Regis Museum. Organisations were then invited to apply for community grants up to £1,000 each. Almost 30 local organisations initially applied but after the coronavirus pandemic struck, councillors questioned whether they should be giving away any more money. The grants process was delayed as face-to-face meetings were put on hold, but councillors eventually agreed they would at least consider applications from those still seeking funds. From the 29 initial applications, 19 organisations withdrew their grant requests. Organisations were told they could not submit a new application and some were thought to now be irrelevant or not needed, as they were for specific events which has since been cancelled. This left nine applications requesting a total of £7,774 – way below the £20,000 budget set for community grants. Councillors considered the applications during
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Popular Lyme Lunge the latest local event to be cancelled SEVEN months since lockdown measures were first introduced, the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect life in Lyme Regis with more events cancelled this week. The latest events to be called off due to COVID-19 restrictions include the popular Lyme Lunge, which was set to be held on New Year’s Day. Organised by the Rotary Club of Lyme Regis, the Lunge usually sees hundreds dash into the sea for a New Year dip while raising thousands of pounds for charity. The Rotary Club is also expected to shortly make a decision about its annual Carols Around the Tree service, usually held just before Christmas.
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Local photographer raises funds for foodbank with lockdown portraits book A LYME Regis photographer has published a book of portraits taking during lockdown to raise money for the local foodbank. Rob Coombe is hoping to raise money for the local food bank through the publication of a book of his lockdown portraits. Taken under socially distanced conditions, the photographs capture the townsfolk as they THE book is available with a front cover image of the Cobb or a personalised coped with changes from cover for those who feature inside and challenges of evnot to mention sewing scrubs for medics eryday life during the first lockdown. Rob said: “After having sat around the when PPE was in short supply. Rob has been supported by local printer house for a couple of weeks and spent so much time with my young son, it dawned on Adrian Wood and his Dorchester-based comme that we were living in a part of history. pany Advantage Digital Print, who have pro“I had visions of a project of lots of shots of vided all the typesetting and initial publicity people essentially trapped in their homes, but copies free of charge. it evolved as time went on and turned into All profits from sales of the book will go to something that showed how the people of support Lyme Regis Foodbank, which is now Lyme Regis rallied to help each other.” said to be in more need than ever. The portraits show everything from people For those people featured in the book, perin their homes to dance classes over Zoom, sonalised versions with their portrait on the and delivering free dinners to NHS workers. The book, ‘Lockdown in Lyme: A series of cover are available. Priced at £10, or £12.50 for a personalised portraits by Rob Coombe’, shows some of the moments that summed up lockdown, copy, the book is available to order by emailsuch as the ‘Clap for Carers’ on a Thursday ing Rob at info@robcoombe.co.uk. Orders evening, as well as many of the local chefs will be taken up until Monday, October 26 cooking meals for the Lyme Regis Foobank, when the print run will begin.
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A monthly column by West Dorset MP Chris Loder
THE Prime Minister has set out the government’s new three-tiered system of local COVID-19 alert levels for England. Although we have seen an increase in cases in Dorset recently, it is low compared to the national situation, and West Dorset is in the lowest ‘medium’ tier. For Lyme Regis, that means the ‘Rule of Six’ still applies and that pubs and restaurants may not stay open beyond 10pm. On Tuesday evening I spoke in the House of Commons on Public Health and Coronavirus Regulations and, while acknowledging the difficult line the government must tread between public health and the economy, I made it clear to the minister that closing hospitality venues at 10pm is deeply damaging to our local economy, especially for village pubs and breweries, given the comparatively low number of cases we have here. Lyme Regis has recently welcomed new pubs and restaurants opening and I’m keen to support them, as well as those who have served communities in Lyme for many years and who are finding the current restrictions extremely difficult. On Tuesday also, it was good to see the future of the RNLI being debated in Westminster, particularly in light of the challenges faced by lifeboat stations as a result of the pandemic. Last March, just a couple of weeks before lockdown, I was fortunate to meet up with our own RNLI crew at Lyme Regis, to learn more about how they work in tough emergency situations and to thank them for being there for our communities, and visitors to the
area, in all weathers. Of course, with the cancellation of Lifeboat Week, and a fundraising loss of some £40k, they need our support even more at this time. This week the Culture Secretary announced unprecedented support for jobs in West Dorset’s culture, heritage and arts sectors through the Culture Recovery Fund. Government is listening to our needs here and eight local organisations and venues are set to share funding of £670k. I’m particularly pleased that Lyme Regis Museum, as it approaches its 100th birthday, has been included with a £60,000 grant. I hope this will enable the museum, which is at the very heart of heritage in Lyme Regis, to continue rebuilding its visitor numbers, as well as to grow the popularity of its fossil walks. Other West Dorset museums being supported through grants include Dorset County Museum, The Shire Hall in Dorchester and Bridport Museum Trust.
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Look a little closer to home LymeOnline Letters in regards to parking issues Send your letters to francesca@lyme-online.co.uk ■ AS a recent visitor to Lyme, I take issue with Jacqueline Lloyds’ letter in your October 2 issue of LymeOnline, concerning costly damage to her car. Jacqueline seems to think there is a connection between the damage and “inconsiderate parking” by visitors to the town. As a driver with a disability, and a Blue Badge for disabled parking concessions, I always try to park in a designated space, or public car park where possible. I could quite lawfully park on a double yellow line with no loading restrictions in force, but choose not to do so, as that is inconsiderate and usually avoidable. My blue badge was issued by the county council in Sussex, where I live, but in Lyme Regis I have to pay a charge to park in a disabled bay in a public car park. As a cardiac patient, climbing the hill to the main
car park is not in my capability, so parking in the seafront car parks is a better option, with higher charges. The only inconsiderate parking I saw in Lyme Regis today was a van belonging to a local antiques dealer, with a Dorset Council Blue Badge parked on double yellow lines, right by the park and ride stop outside the Cobb Arms. As a business vehicle, that in my opinion is abuse of the Blue Badge rules, especially as I saw no loading or unloading taking place. Perhaps Jacqueline should address her concerns closer to home as it is most likely her car was damaged by a local person, not a visitor. Lyme Regis relies to a great extent on visitors who buy from local businesses, and pay parking fees. Tony Larlham, East Sussex
Solutions can be found Pedestrian crossing to COVID problems ‘a great mistake’ ■ I READ your report and column piece about the town council’s finances in LymeOnline (October 2) with interest, as often the various comments each have merit. However, while the mayor is correct that the town council will not be allowed to go bust, the government could appoint commissioners to run affairs who will balance the books and have perhaps scant regard to local priorities. Should the town council assist with ensuring the continued presence of a post office? Most residents would say yes, it should, but as a catalyst to encourage others. It could own the lease but not run the operation, such as the Marine Theatre or the commercial operations on Marine Parade. The COVID pandemic has often brought to the fore issues that were there before. Given the will, solutions can be found. Chris Savory, Pine Walk, Lyme Regis
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■ TWO important matters were raised in your letters column in the last issue of LymeOnline (October 2). 1) The new pedestrian crossing in Broad Street is a great mistake and will be reversed in due course. It would be far better to spend the money on ensuring the survival of the post office. 2) The ongoing closure of the cinema is a disgrace and the town council should bring pressure to bear on the owners to finish the rebuilding without further delay. Roger Crabb, Springhill Gardens, Lyme Regis
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Cinema rebuild: where is the common sense?
■ FURTHER to the letter from Nigel Fortnam 'Cinema delay a disaster’ in the last issue of LymeOnline (October 2), as we understand it, it is English Heritage that is responsible for the unforgivable delay in the restoration of our beautiful cinema, which is crumbling before our very eyes. A few weeks ago the cinema doors were wide open and we managed to have a word with the gentleman dealing with a break in at the cinema (another sad consequence of it being left to rot!). Apparently, the owners have submitted and resubmitted plans to English Heritage, who are insisting that the cinema be restored to how it was, i.e. one screen only.
The owners are wanting to do two screens as per their other cinemas, as this makes them more financially viable than with just one screen. It doesn't make sense that an organisation that is meant to look after England's Heritage could be responsible for Lyme losing its lovely Art Deco cinema. Perhaps if someone from English Heritage reads this, maybe they could issue a statement as to why the outcome will be that the town loses its cinema for the sake of an extra screen. Where is the common sense? Steve & Trish Jones (by email)
Hats off to a hair-raising sum! ■ WE would like to say a big thank you to all who have donated to our chosen charities for the head shave that Nigel and Ashley did. We have now raised more than £3,000 with so much generosity from so many people, we never thought we would get to this amount. Axminster & Lyme Cancer Support and Macmillan will really benefit from this in so many different ways. If you still would like to support, it is not to late. Just go to www.axminsterandlymecancersupport.co.uk and select the donate button at the bottom of the page. Nigel and Ashley are now looking forward to
getting a bit of hair back for the fast approaching winter ahead! We would also like to say a big thank you to everyone who has helped me during Karen's cancer journey, sending cards, messages, flowers and much more. Currently she is still going through treatment and should complete this around Christmas time. Looking forward to a more positive New Year for everyone! Karen, Nigel and Ashley Ball, Talbot Road, Lyme Regis
The Lyme Regis branch of Cancer Research UK BIG Breakfast, scheduled for September 25th, was cancelled due to the new, more stringent COVID-19 regulations
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MORE than 40 Lyme Regis businesses are currently taking part in the Fiver Fest campaign, helping to promote the 'shop local' message. To promote the importance of supporting local traders, Lyme Regis has joined more than 100 independent high streets across the UK to take part in the Totally Locally Fiver Fest, which got underway on Saturday. Businesses are being asked to offer customers a special £5 deal, to encourage more shoppers to support independent traders and provide a welcome boost following the coronavirus lockdown. Fiver Fest is devised and run by Totally Locally, a grass-roots high street organisation, and based around the message: “If every adult in Lyme Regis spent just £5 per
week in their local independent shops and businesses, it would mean £700,000 per year going directly into our local economy. Which can lead to more jobs, a better high street, a stronger economy and a nicer place to live.” The campaign will run until October 24 and you can use the map (right) to find local businesses taking part. These include: Alice's Bear Shop, Amid Giants & Idols, Ammonite Fine Foods, Beach House Cafe, Boylos, Blue Lias Gallery, Causley Cabs, Courtyard Cafe, Fuego, Ginger Beer, House of Flowers, Jane's Cafe, Julie Oldfield Art, Kiosk, Lyme Regis Butchers, Lyme Convenience Store, Lyme Gifts, Lyme Regis Brewery, Lyme Rocks, The Millside Restaurant, The Monmouth Pantry, The Old Bonded Store Tea Room, The Old Bonded Store, Pebbles Boutique, Persuasion, The Pilot Boat, Primary Colours, Pug & Puffin, Puddleduck, Robin Wylde, Roly's Fudge Pantry, Ryder & Hope, The Slipway, The Talbot M A R I N E PA R A D E - LY M E R E G I S Arms, A Touch of Vintage, The Town TRY OUR BREAKFAST BAGELS Mill, The Town Mill Smoked salmon & cream cheese Bakery, Uplyme or bacon and avocado Stores, The Word Usually £6.50, now just £5! Forest Organisation.
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Lyme artist donates painting to Bridport Refugee Campaign
JULIE Oldfield will be exhibiting for the fourth year and, inset, one of Chloe Harris’ prints selected for the event
Local artists’ work selected for prestigious national exhibition TWO local artists have had their work selected for the prestigious Society of Women Artists exhibition. The annual event is usually held at The Mall Gallery in London but this year the society’s 159th exhibition is being held online due to coronavirus restrictions. Julie Oldfield - resident artist at the Harbour Inn - and former Woodroffe School student Chloe Harris, both from Uplyme, have had their work selected for the event. Young artist Chloe is making a name for herself in the art world. While studying a Foundation Art Degree at Exeter College earlier this year, her work was selected for an exhibition celebrating emerging artists in Exeter. Having now graduated, this is the first time she has been selected for the Society of Women Artists exhibition, with two of her prints inspired
by her time in Exeter being displayed. The society also recently featured her work on Facebook as one of their new, promising young artists. In contrast, this will be the fourth year that Julie has had her work selected for the exhibition with three of her unique paintings on display. Last year she met the society’s patron, HRH Princess Michael of Kent, at the opening event. Julie has also just closed a successful exhibition of her latest work at the Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis, and her paintings are on permanent display at the Harbour Inn on Marine Parade. The Society of Women Artists exhibition will be available to view until December 30 at www.society-women-artists.org.uk. You can also find out more about Chloe and Julie at www.chloeharrisprint.com or /www.julieoldfield.com/
Museum awarded £60k to help it through pandemic CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE
ing there is a particular focus on smaller organisations that play a central role in their local communities. Lyme Regis Museum reopened in September after a five-month closure due to COVID-19 and is now restricted on how many visitors it can welcome at a time. It has benefited from a £60,000 grant, which museum director David Tucker said will help them to weather the storm and preserve Lyme’s heritage. He commented: “Our museum has put a great deal effort into saving money for a rainy day, as the Charity Commission expect us to do. We hugely appreciate this generous grant, which has greatly strengthened our charity. “As long as we continue to be careful, our museum should now be able to weather the current financial storm caused by the pandemic. We appreciate that we have an important role in supporting Lyme’s economy and this will enable us to keep contributing to the town’s wellbeing. “Most importantly, as we approach our 100th birthday in 2021, this grant will help us preserve Lyme’s marvellous heritage for another 100 years.” The museum was one of 14 organisations in Dorset to benefit from this round of funding, but there were no funds forthcoming for Lyme’s other main cultural attraction, the Marine Theatre, which has remained largely closed since March. Further rounds of funding in the cultural and heritage sector are due to be announced over the coming weeks. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden said: “This
funding is a vital boost for the theatres, music venues, museums and cultural organisations that form the soul of our nation. “It will protect these special places, save jobs and help the culture sector’s recovery. “These places and projects are cultural beacons the length and breadth of the country - from the Beamish museum in County Durham to the Birmingham Royal Ballet and the Bristol Old Vic. “This unprecedented investment in the arts is proof this government is here for culture, with further support to come in the days and weeks ahead so that the culture sector can bounce back strongly.” West Dorset MP Chris Loder has praised the funding, saying it will save jobs and preserve the future of local cultural and arts initiatives. He commented: “This is a real boost for our cultural heritage in West Dorset and will help save jobs and secure the future for eight West Dorset organisations and projects. “I’m particularly pleased that smaller initiatives and charities such as community archaeology company Past Participate, Stuff and Nonsense Theatre Company and Dorchester Arts have been recognised alongside our historic cultural sites, such as Mapperton House. “Local museums, at the very heart of our heritage, have also benefited with funding for Bridport Museum Trust, Dorset County Museum, Lyme Regis Museum and The Shire Hall in Dorchester. “The government is listening to our needs here and I hope this investment will help these local organisations to come back stronger as they recover from the impact of coronavirus.”
LYME Regis artist Pamela Allsop has donated one of her latest paintings to raise funds for a campaign to re-settle a refugee family in the Bridport area. The Gallery at the Symondsbury Estate, near Bridport, has recently been exhibiting the work of three artists inspired by the COVID-19 lockdown. Pamela said this period of enforced isolation led her to consider the plight of those who are forced to flee their homelands. She explained: “During the pandemic I found myself exploring the journey we are travelling together, with ideas about compassion and love as the ways through.” Her pictures explore the full voyage of refugees, from leaving the dangers of their homeland, to arriving in safety. When she heard of the Bridport refugee campaign, which is aiming to raise £15,000 in order to offer a home to a refugee family, she decided to donate one of her pictures to the cause. Pamela commented: “It was obvious that what I was trying to illustrate was being vividly championed by the campaign, so the least I could do was make a donation.” Her picture, called ‘Seeking Refuge’, will be on
display at the Symondsbury Estate until the end of November in order to generate as much interest as possible. You can see the painting in situ at the gallery throughout the next three shows, which are ‘South West Sculptors’, an exhibition of 2 and 3D artwork that celebrates colour and form, and a retrospective of the work of local artist Norman SaundersWhite. The painting’s reserve price is £400 and bids can be left at the gallery in person or emailed to phil@lymebayarts.co.uk The gallery is run by Lyme Bay Arts, a community-based enterprise of over 100 artists, makers and art organisations from the south west. The permanent exhibition site at Symondsbury is now working under government COVID-19 guidelines and exhibitions continue, while other activities such as outreach and workshops are currently on hold. Exhibitions are open daily (Thursdays to Mondays) from 10.30am to 4.30pm, and admission is free, as is parking on the estate’s car park. For further information, visit the website www.lymebayarts.co.uk
Tales From Lyme’s Past
A glimpse of our history with Peter Lacey
Elizabethan Lyme Regis, Part II BEFORE continuing the perambulation of the town, it is necessary to consider that the population in 1588 (Armada year) was 1,121 living in some 170 households, in addition there were 247 mariners in 23 ships. Today the population is 3,671. The Elizabethan town was compact, crowded and lacked adequate sanitation; the River Lym and the Buddle were vile-smelling open sewers. There were many prevalent diseases and life expectancy ranged between 28-40 years, although for many death came much earlier. Anyone entering Lyme from the east would have found themselves in the very narrow Saint Michael’s Street, now Church Street. The Tudbold almshouses for poor families were built in 1548 and stood on the same site as the existing rebuild of 1887. Just above the almshouses was the appropriately-named Hide Lane; it led out to what was an important commercial asset for the town, the tannery on East Cliff. Its cliff situation was meant to ensure that the prevailing winds kept the noxious stench of the tanning process away from the town. The winds did not always oblige! The church which gave the street its name was situated as it is today and built circa 1500. For the most part the town’s merchants resided and conducted their business in the confined area close to the church and Saint Nicholas Street, now Monmouth Street. The houses were high and roomy and inhabited from the first floor upwards, the ground floor and the cellar being used for commercial purposes. In the vicinity of the church was the grammar school; records show that its students were charged with ‘doing their filth in the churchyard and in the garden of the merchant Silvester Jourdain’. The top end of both Coombe Street and Saint Nicholas Street were for centuries known as Horse Street, a name associated with the packhorse trade which was centred on the George Inn, unfortunately destroyed in the fire of 1844. It had extensive stabling and was situated close to the square that still bears its name - today it is the site of the town war memorial. Close by a lane gives access to the restored Town Mill (its leat was known as The King’s Stream) which for much of the Elizabethan pe-
AN example of a Tudor merchant’s house riod was run by the borough. Situated in Coombe Street was Our Lady House, probably a religious establishment; a footbridge named after the Virgin Mary provided access. Close by was the aptly and ominously designated Hells Stairs that led down to the polluted river. The town had a second row of almshouses; a deed dated 1569 refers to them being by Merytt Bridge, this would place them adjacent to the river. Gosling’s Bridge spanned the river (as it does today) at the bottom of end of Coombe Street. It was frequently in need of repair and often closed to carts. The Town Hall occupied a site on the left just before the bridge. It is described as being ‘in the pit by the mill, close to Pawlmer’s Mill at Mill Green and Gosling Bridge’. This placed it on what was known historically as the King’s Highway, an appropriate place for the town’s most important judicial and administrative building. On fair days, a glove on a pole was displayed from the building as a welcome symbol of goodwill, peace and fellowship. To be continued... Peter Lacey, Local historian and author
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Pre-school funding benefits local children’s groups
CHILDREN from the Bluebell Forest School and, below, a helper from Shining Stars Playgroup with their new toy kitchen equipment
NEWS FROM CITIZENS ADVICE WITH the furlough scheme closing at the end of October, Citizens Advice and Dorset Council are encouraging people with employment concerns to seek advice as soon as possible. Over the past few weeks Citizens Advice reports employment and redundancy queries are on the rise. Rovarn Wickremasinghe, Chief Officer Bridport & District Citizens Advice, says that employment queries increased by 40 per cent between March 23 and September 22 2020 when compared to the same period last year. Citizens Advice Dorset and Dorset Council are working together on a new Reaching Out campaign to help residents financially affected by COVID-19 get support before things become more difficult for them. As part of the Reaching Out campaign Dorset Council are flagging job opportunities on their website (www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk). For example, the Dorset Social Care recruitment campaign could be of interest to those previously working in hospitality, leisure and the entertainment industries, which have been badly hit by COVID-19, who may have appropriate transferable skills. The website’s Reaching Out page also includes the following redundancy checklist from Citizens Advice: 1) Check if your redundancy is fair - there are rules to protect you from being discriminated against, and for being picked for redundancy due to an unfair reason. 2) Check how much redundancy pay you get - you’re entitled to statutory redundancy pay, which is the minimum the law says you’re entitled to, if you’ve been an employee for two years. The amount you will get depends on your age and how long you have worked for the company. 3) Furloughed? Make sure you get 100 per cent redundancy pay. If you were furloughed and then made redundant, your redundancy pay should be based on your normal wage. If you were paid 80 per cent of your wages while on furlough, your redundancy pay should be
based on your full wage. 4) Check your notice period - if you’ve worked for your employer for at least a month you’re entitled to a paid statutory notice period. If you’ve worked there for more than a month but less than two years, you have to be given a week’s notice. For two years or more, it’s a week for each full year you have worked, up to a maximum of 12 weeks. You may be entitled to a longer notice period as part of your employment contract. Your employer might decide to give you notice pay instead of your notice period - this is called ‘pay in lieu of notice’. 5) Check your holiday pay - you’ll be paid for any holiday you have left over when you leave. This should be at your normal rate’s pay, even if you’re currently furloughed on 80 per cent of your pay. You can ask to take holiday during your notice period, but it’s up to your employer to decide if you can take it then. 6) You might be entitled to paid time off to look for work - if you’ve worked for your employer for two years at the end of your notice period, you’re likely to be entitled to ‘reasonable’ time off to apply for jobs or go on training. 7) Check if you’ve got legal help via your home insurance - often people get 'legal expenses cover' as part of their home insurance package, which can entitle them to free legal help to challenge their redundancy if they think it’s discriminatory or unfair. If you have a trade union at work, you could also contact them for support. For more information check the employment pages on the Citizens Advice website www.citizensadvice.org.uk For more support, contact Citizens Advice Bridport & District on 0800 144 8848 or send an email to advice@bridport-cab.org.uk and we will call you back. There is also a limited drop-in service Monday to Friday following government social distancing guidelines from 10am at 45 South Street, Bridport, DT6 3NY.
FIVE local children’s groups have benefited from funds raised in an attempt to reopen Lyme Regis Pre-School. The Lyme Regis Pre-School Fundraising Association’s attempts to re-open a facility, following the closure of the pre-school at St Michael’s Primary School last year, were unsuccessful but they have now distributed the £4,500 raised to other local children’s groups. Among those to benefit with a £700 donation was the Bluebell Forest School, based in Uplyme, which runs forest school clubs during the school holidays. The next club will be held over half term on October 26, 27 and 30 for children aged three years and over. Activities include den making, fire making, bug hunting and marshmallows on the fire, with lunch and all snacks included for £20, running from 8.30am to 3.30pm. The forest school will put their donation towards a gazebo to keep children sheltered from the weather and some basic equipment for fire making, child safety axes and mallets. For more information or to book a place call 07714 168 765. Another Uplyme-based group, Shining Star Playgroup, was also delighted to receive a grant of £141.85, which has been used to purchase a new play kitchen with pots, pans and toy food to develop the children’s fine motor skills, encourage role playing and introducing a variety of different foods. The grant has also paid for COVID-19 cleaning supplies to ensure that both children and adults stay safe. Jan Impey from Shining Stars said: “It’s a shame that Lyme Regis Pre-School had to close, but by distributing the funds to local groups that support the under 5s, it has given a real boost to groups like ours, and we’re very grateful”. Shining Stars is a church group that meets in Uplyme Scout Hut on Friday mornings during term time. However, due to the pandemic they are not currently meeting. You can find out more at www.facebook.com/groups/572813402898973 Other local groups to benefit from the funding included Uplyme Pre-School, Lyme Kid's Club and Lyme's Little Rascals. Some of the funds were also kept back to host an Christmas party for the under 5s, if coronavirus restrictions will allow.
Town mourns well-known resident after sudden death
THE family of a Lyme Regis man Nigel Bromfield say they are still coming to terms with his recent sudden passing at the age of 69. Nigel had been a resident of Shire House for the past two years, where he settled in well and really made it his home. Nigel was brought up in Lyme Regis and lived locally for most of his life, working at the Moore's Biscuit factory in Morcombelake, Woolaway Building, the Alexandra Hotel and for other local firms. He suffered with his health and other issues but was always made to feel welcome in all he did around the town. His family, sisters Catherine and Karen, and Karen's family Nigel and Ashley, would all like to thank all those who helped Nigel in many different ways prior to him going into the Shire House. Many locals were always very supportive of Nigel and he thrived by being amongst them - a real sense of a community family. He was a familiar face at Hallets Court, Penny Black Cafe, and always enjoyed being at the Davey Fort to watch the football. He also enjoyed many other local events and will be surely missed by his close family and his Lyme family.
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Twinners’ plans to mark historical anniversary disrupted by pandemic BEFORE the coronavirus pandemic struck, the Lyme Regis/Barfleur Twinning Association had been hoping to mark an historical anniversary which vividly illustrates the shared history of our two countries in the aftermath of the Norman Conquest. The White Ship, known in France as ‘La Blanche-Nef’, sank in the English Channel, just off Barfleur in Normandy, on November 25 1120 with the loss of all but one of the nearly 300 persons on board. This tragic incident had serious implications for the English throne; amongst those who drowned were William Adelin, the son of King Henry I, as well as the king’s illegitimate offspring Richard of Lincoln and Matilda Fitzroy, Countess of Perche. The disaster left Henry I with only one legitimate heir, another daughter named Matilda. A woman had never ruled in England in her own right and, although Henry forced his barons to swear an oath of allegiance to Matilda, she was never popular. On Henry’s death in 1135, his male relative Stephen of Blois stepped in to usurp Matilda and seize the throne, with the support of many English nobles. Stephen’s hold on the throne was precarious and both the Welsh and the Scots took advantage to repeatedly raid the north of England. In an effort to win back control, Matilda and her husband Geoffrey of Anjou fought Stephen and his allies in a long and bloody civil war that lasted more than
10 years and caused devastation widespread across the country. Eventually the warring parties agreed a compromise, whereby Matilda’s son Henry Plantagenet would succeed to the throne on Stephen’s death and the period from 1135 to 1153, when Stephen died, is generally referred to as the Anarchy. Henry of Anjou, also known as Henry II, was a strong king and a brilliant soldier, and his accession marked the beginning of the Plantagenet dynasty. Lyme’s French counterparts in Barfleur, together with other towns in Normandy, had been planning several local and regional events to commemorate 900th anniversary of the White Ship Disaster. Members of the Lyme Regis association were looking forward to joining in, as part of their 2020 twinning visit. They has also intended to commission a painting by a local artist to be presented to the Mayor of Barfleur during their visit, as a gift from the people of Lyme Regis, coupled with a presentation of a copy of the picture to Lyme Regis Town Council. The precise subject matter of the painting was still under discussion when the potential impact of COVID19 became apparent in February this
year. It was soon obvious that any kind of public event, whether in the UK or France, was unlikely to go ahead and the current travel restrictions mean that the twinning visit to Barfleur this year has regrettably been cancelled. A spokesperson for the association said: “This is especially sad as the 900th anniversary of this little-known, but nevertheless important historical event is now likely to pass unmarked and unnoticed.” The association have shared this historical story, in the hope that some light can be shone on it for the 900th anniversary, despite the current coronavirus restrictions.
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COVID-19 sees Remembrance commemorations scaled back THE annual Poppy Appeal collection in aid of the Royal British Legion will be changed this year to meet COVID-19 government guidelines. Poppy collection days will be held over the weekends of October 23 to 25, and October 30 to November 1. However, the usual street collections will not be taking place, and instead there will be a static poppy sale point at the entrance to the Masonic Hall in Broad Street (between The Galley Cafe and The Seriously Good Wine Store). The stall will be a COVID secure environment. Charmouth will also be modifying their poppy sales in line with these restrictions. If you would like to volunteer to man the poppy table in Lyme Regis, contact Jacqui Ward on 01297 443606 or email her on wardpj1@sky.com. The public are also being asked to visit the Royal British Legion website and download a printable display poppy for your windows for a donation amount of your choice. You can also request a family poppy pack. In addition, the Lyme Regis branch of The Royal British Legion will be providing a VE/VJ theme display in the window of
the Forge Fossil Shop in Broad Street for the Remembrance fortnight. The branch would like to offer their sincere thanks to Helen and Dianne from the Forge Fossil Shop for allowing them to use their shop window again this year. The coronavirus pandemic has also affected plans to mark Remembrance Sunday in Lyme Regis. However, scaled-back commemorations will still go ahead. There will be no Remembrance Sunday procession through the town or dedicated church service. However, over the Remembrance weekend of November 7 and 8, Royal British Legion members and local dignitaries, led by the Mayor of Lyme Regis, Councillor Brian Larcombe MBE, will be laying wreaths at memorials around the town. Organisations and members of the public who wish to pay their respects may leave wreaths and appropriate tributes against the town war memorial in George’s Square between 12noon and 2pm on Sunday, November 8 but are asked to observe social distancing guidelines.
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New school plans given final go ahead BUT DOES THAT MEAN UPLYME WILL LOSE OTHER FACILITIES? PLANS for a new primary school in Uplyme that would provide a “21st century education” for pupils have been given the go ahead. The provision of a new primary school for Uplyme has been a long held ambition of the school trust and is included in the proposals map for the Neighbourhood Plan. Outline planning permission for the new Mrs Ethelston’s CE Primary School on Lyme Road was granted back in 2016, and planners on Wednesday gave approval for the reserved matters application, despite fears over highway safety issues it would cause the village hall and the petrol station. When granting the permission, planners urged the East Devon Highways and Traffic Orders Committee to look into ways and means by which any impact could be reduced. Andrea Rice, executive headteacher of the school, told councillors that it was difficult to deliver a modern curriculum on the existing site. She said: “The site is crammed in and there is no room for us to expand and the usual facilities you would expect in a school are not available. We have no hall for
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worship and PE and dining is a problem as children have to eat meals in the classroom, and the playground is too small so we have to have staggered breaks “We have no green space for children to play in. no space for teaching drama and arts and outside learning, and our ambition is limited by the building.” Of the 77 comments regarding the application, all but four were in support, with development manager Chris Rose saying that the parish council and operators of Uplyme Filling Station opposite both strongly objected to the access proposals, and they considered these to conflict with access to and safe operation of the petrol station. He added: “It is suggested that this could result in the closure of the petrol station and associated, post office and store leaving the village devoid of such facilities and it is argued that separate access/egress points serving the school would improve the flow of traffic and provide a more appropriate means of access. “But Devon County Council, as the highways authority, has considered the application in detail
Emergency services called after clothes found on beach LYME Regis coastguards and the lifeboat crew were launch on Sunday after receiving a report that a swimmer could potentially be in trouble off Charmouth. The alarm call was made to the coastguards following the discovery of clothes on the beach. However, it was later established that the clothes belonged to a man safely swimming nearby and he needed no assistance. Coastguards had requested the lifeboat crew to launch at 2.41pm and they were stood down some twenty minutes later. This was the 41st call for help answered by the volunteer lifeboat crew so far this year, and it was recorded as a false alarm with good intent.
THE new school off Lyme Road will deliver ‘21st century education’ for Uplyme pupils and raised no objections to it, consid- village as this isn’t possible in current ering the single access/egress point to site.” Cllr Bruce de Saram said that this be the most appropriate option to serve the site and that sufficient infor- was a very positive proposals, as long mation has been submitted to con- as HATCO can deliver the safety imsider the traffic impacts. It is also provements, and Cllr Tony Woodconsidered that the proposal would ward said that as outline permission be likely to reduce some of the off-site had been given, it was in the neighhighway issues relating to the current bourhood plan, and the traffic can be school site which lacks parking provi- dealt with as a separate matter, it would relieve the issues on the existsion.” Cllr Ian Thomas, who represents the ing site. The existing primary school has ocTrinity ward in which the site lies, said: “I have supported the principle cupied its current site since 1854, and of development on this site for a new whilst those premises have been exschool to safeguard a sustainable fu- tended and altered to adapt to the ture for 21st century education in the changing needs in education over the
years, it is widely recognised that the increased number of children being accommodated and the requirements of the National Curriculum make it unfeasible to continue operation there indefinitely. The new single form entry primary school will be able to accommodate 210 children, an increase of 25 on the current role. An innovative landscape scheme will provide the children with a stimulating environment for outdoor learning and creative play, whilst the provision of an all-weather surface and a multi-functional hall will ensure PE will take place in all seasons.
Church stays connected during lockdown THROUGHOUT the lockdown period, Uplyme Church’s YouTube and telephone services, combined with fellowship meet-ups on video conferencing app Zoom, provided invaluable social contact, especially for elderly and shielding members of the community. At the start of lockdown a dedicated team had to rapidly learn video editing tools. On YouTube they create weekly online content, pulling together contributions from members of the congregation who suddenly had to adapt to read, praying or preaching in front of their phones and tablets. The team create traditional and contemporary style services, giving a choice depending on your temperament or how delicate you’re feeling. The traditional service has more spoken words and gentler music, while the contemporary has more modern music and a craft
activity. Interestingly, the online services are being watched by more people than would have attended the Sunday services in normal times. For those who would struggle with a service on YouTube, Uplyme Church is also providing a dial-in telephone service which is valued and well-attended. The church is now open again for services but the YouTube and telephone services, and Zoom chat continue to support folk who can’t get to church. Because the YouTube service is online, it can be experienced whenever convenient, usually available from late Saturday night every week. Four months of online services have resulted in some truly profound talks. So that these don’t get lost, the team are repackaging them as nuggets – a brief reading, talk and music, ideal for busy people on the go.
The Reverend Nicky Davies, who was appointed team vicar of the Axe Valley Mission Community during lockdown, said: “Having only recently been appointed to serve here, I was delighted to discover a range of online content being produced including the YouTube services. “What makes the YouTube content so special is the variety on offer: both more traditional and contemporary, and things aimed at young people too. “The team that produce this are particularly creative. This has been of huge benefit whilst our churches were closed, and continues to be enjoyed by many, now that we are back with limited services in our churches. Huge thanks must go to all involved.” If you want to find out more, search for ‘Uplyme Church YouTube Channel’ or contact the Reverend Nicky Davies by emailing daviesnicky@live.co.uk
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LYME REGIS TOWN COUNCIL Maintaining services throughout the COVID pandemic THROUGHOUT the COVID-19 crisis, the town council has been working had to maintain its services and adapt to new ways of working. Most of our services are now up and running with COVID-19 Secure safety guidelines in place, but there are some facilities which remain affected, either because of restrictions imposed by the government, or because we feel we cannot operate them safely. Perhaps the biggest change for us has been our financial situation, which has weakened since the beginning of the crisis. We estimate the overall cost of coronavirus to the council to be around £300,000. With the risk of further restrictions or lockdowns, we’ll continue to feel this long into the future and have to act now to strengthen our financial position. In the past, we have been fortunate enough to hold a healthy reserve, make a surplus each year, and spend generous amounts
on projects and grants to local organisations. We now find ourselves in a position where we need to find new ways of generating income and cutting back on costs. This is a daunting position to be in and difficult decisions will have to be made, but we are exploring all options to ensure we’re acting in the best interests of the council and the town. On a more positive note, the pandemic has helped us to find more efficient ways of working, such as less printing, improved communication by using video conferencing, less travelling, and improved partnership working with other organisations. All our council meetings are now held via the video conferencing facility Zoom, which has made our meetings more accessible than ever to the public, and better delegation to officers and members has meant some decisions can be made quicker. We’re now intending on equipping all our councillors with IT equipment so everyone is able to fully participate in meetings and fulfil their role of representing the electors.
New sculptures on display SEVERAL exciting new sculptures will be featured in the Langmoor and Lister Gardens. The gardens provide a perfect outdoor gallery for a range of contemporary sculptures by local and regional artists. For 2020, the Lyme Regis Sculpture Trail will feature an eclectic mix of artworks from some of the south’s leading artists. The new artworks reflect links to the local landscape, mental health and wellbeing, and the environment. Three new sculptures will join the five already in place, taking you on an intriguing trail around the paths of the gardens. One of the country’s leading sculptors, Hamish Mackie, is exhibiting his ‘Jurassic Ammonite’ at the western end of the gardens near the mini golf. Hamish wanted to create a contemporary sculpture that also conveys a sense of the timeless beauty of these fossils. The artist used a number of techniques in his work, sculpting in clay and then using a gas torch to burn the surface at high temperature. The classical traditions of ancient Greece inspired Martin Staniforth’s sculpture ‘Persephone’, blended with a contemporary twist. This bronze resin sculpture is located at the eastern end of the gardens below the Alexandra Hotel. Artist Victoria Westerway was specially commissioned to create artwork specific to the gardens, along with her existing peace ‘Reader’, which sits discreetly on a bench. The new installation, ‘Tree Pods’, are willow sculptures reflecting the Jurassic geology of Lyme’s stretch of coastline. Hundreds of withies from the Somerset Levels have been twisted, looped and tied to create these protective shields, encouraging us to cradle and respect our green environment.
Our annual meeting of electors wasn’t held in April as planned, but residents are welcome to raise any issue with us at any time of the year, so please don’t think you have to wait until next year! The council offices remain closed, as per the government instruction to work at home if you can, but with good systems and flexible working arrangements in place, this has had very little impact on how we deliver our services. Our external works’ team continue to come into work every day but to keep them safe, they have been assigned their own ‘zones’ to work within and have separate rest areas. The situation is changing regularly and we have to be able to react quickly to any changes which affect us. That’s why we have a dedicated coronavirus page on our website, www.lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk/coronavirus and we provide regular updates on our Facebook and Twitter pages, so please follow us to keep up-to-date.
Change to rules for dogs on the beach THE issue of dogs on the beach is certainly generating a lot of debate in the town lately. Restrictions are in place to help control dogs on certain parts of the seafront and beaches and these are directed by Dorset Council. As a town council, we have no say in these restrictions but can give our opinion when it comes to reviewing the rules. We also have two enforcement officers who are authorised by Dorset Council to implement the rules. The level of debate has increased recently as Dorset Council has been consulting on the dog-related Public Space Protection Order (PSPO), which will come into effect in 2021 and will replace existing controls across the council’s area into one consolidated order. The consultation generated a lot of interest, with 8,600 responses in total and responses from 25 town and parish councils. In Lyme Regis, 1,175 of us responded and Dorset Council said there was ‘significant support received for an exclusion period’. The current restrictions mean dogs are excluded from Front Beach between 1 May and 30 Septem-
ber each year, but they may be exercised off-lead at all other times. We were one of the 25 town and parish councils who responded and we asked for dogs to be excluded from Front Beach all-year-round, but to continue to have unrestricted access to all other Lyme Regis beaches. Dorset Council said the consultation showed there was no clear support for the position to change but acknowledged there had been significant complaints about dogs being off lead. For this reason, the new restrictions from 2021 onwards have tried to find the middle ground between these two positions, which means dogs will continue to be allowed on the beach between 1 October and 30 April, but they must be kept on a lead. The new PSPO comes into effect on 1 January 2021 and our enforcement officers will be doing their best to inform people of the new rules. Please remember our enforcement officers are just doing their job – you may not agree with the restrictions, but it is their duty to educate people and raise awareness and if absolutely necessary, enforce the rules with a fixed penalty notice.
Grants for eight local organisations NEW sculpture ‘Persephone’ by Martin Staniforth and, below, long-standing sculpture trail favourite ‘Juggler’
EIGHT local organisations will receive community grants from the council to give them a boost during this difficult year. Before coronavirus was even heard of, we invited local groups to apply for grants of up to £1,000 to purchase materials and equipment or to provide services that make Lyme Regis a better place to live, work and play. At the end of February, we had 29 applications and faced the difficult task of allocating the £20,000 available. We never had the chance to allocate the grants but we were determined our local organisations shouldn’t miss out on the funding this year. We decided we would consider the applications, providing the project, activity or event was still going ahead. Unfortunately, with many groups unable to operate since March and events cancelled, this meant we were left with only eight applications to consider. However, with more money available than the total amount requested, we have been able to provide funding to all eight organisations. The 1st Lym Valley Scout Group will spend £499 on archery equipment, an organisation called bthechange will spend £1,000 to deliver a crime consequences and anti-social behaviour programme at Woodroffe School, and Dorset Youth Association will use £300 funding to deliver support services at The Hub. Awards of £1,000 each were made to Lyme Regis Junior Parkrun to help launch the event in
the town, to Lyme Regis Majorettes to replace the music equipment in their trailer, and to Lyme Regis RC Church to help with the restoration and repair of the church’s stonework. The Town Mill Trust will use its £500 to launch a new exhibition, ‘Grain to Loaf’, while Plastic Free Lyme Regis will continue education and awareness raising of environmental matters with an award of £500. It was a shame so many organisations had to withdraw their applications because they hadn’t been able to operate this year, but we’re sure plans are already being made for 2021 and we’ll be inundated with applications again next year.
Parking permits to remain valid
IN case you missed it – residents’ concessionary parking permits will be valid for another year. We issue free permits to Lyme Regis residents to park at Monmouth Beach, Cabanya and Woodmead car parks at various times of the year. We would normally renew the annual permit each November but as the office is currently closed, the permits will be valid for one more year. If you don’t already have a permit or you’ve changed your vehicle, contact us on enquiries@lymeregistowncouncil.gov.uk or 01297 445175 to obtain a new permit. You will need to provide proof of a Lyme Regis address and the vehicle’s registration document bearing the same address.
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Council leader slams former MP after release of his wife’s revealing memoir The leader of East Devon District Council, Paul Arnott, has offered a scathing criticism of former MP Hugo Swire, following the publication of his wife’s explosive memoir. Lady Sasha Swire’s ‘Diary of an MP’s Wife: Inside and Outside Power’ has been described in the national press as “jaw-dropping” and “indiscreet” as she lays bare the secrets of her highpowered Conservative friends, including former Prime Minister David Cameron. But it is matters much closer to home that led Councillor Arnott to describe the book as a “political obituary for a truly dreadful MP” this week. Councillor Arnott, leader of the Independent East Devon Alliance, made the comments during a virtual meeting of Colyton Parish Council - on which he also serves - while giving his regular update on district council matters. He said discussing the book was “probably not appropriate for a formal meeting” but described
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Ric’s Kitchen - the latest addition to Axminster’s eating out scene - is bringing a touch of the Mediterranean to East Devon. And that’s exactly what I needed when I arrived dripping from head to toe having been caught in a heavy autumn shower, writes Francesca Evans. A warm welcome awaited at the Victoria Place
bistro, former home of Hooper’s Cafe. Despite being a late, midweek lunch in October, it was great to see the place almost full (table numbers having been restricted to meet COVID-19 guidelines). Chef Ric Edgell still made time to catch up with me over what has become one of his lunchtime
francesca@lyme-online.co.uk it as a “hell of a read”. “I suppose the principal interest is in what was in fact our former MP, before the boundary was changed several years back, Hugo Swire, referring to his own local councillors and faithful party supporters as ‘toilet seats’,” he commented. Councillor Arnott went on to say that the book had made it “absolutely clear” that Sir Hugo who served as MP for East Devon from 2001 to 2019 - had “meddled” in the controversial closure of local hospital beds. He said: “The really serious side of it is that it’s absolutely clear when, against all evidence Seaton Hospital lost its inpatient beds to benefit Sidmouth - even though that wasn’t the recommendation to come out of the committee concerned - it’s absolutely clear from this book that
he had meddled, as we had suspected, in that entire matter and he did a bit of grandstanding at Ottery St Mary Hospital essentially to spite Claire Wright.” Devon county councillor Claire Wright stood against Sir Hugo as an Independent candidate in 2015 and 2017, and against his successor Simon Jupp in 2019. In her book, Lady Swire said her husband launched a campaign to save Ottery hospital in a deliberate attempt to anger Cllr Wright, as she had been campaigning on the issue for several years. Councillor Arnott concluded: “I think this is as good as a political obituary for a truly dreadful MP, who won’t be missed by me.” Sir Hugo told Nub News he “would not dignify any comment made by that man with a response”.
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favourites - a tapas taster board with delicious Spanish tortilla, sweet padron peppers and Ric’s signature gazpacho, which he revealed he’d spent lockdown perfecting. Having looked for a suitable place to open their own business for several years, Ric and his wife Laura finally took the plunge in August, moving from Hampshire to Axminster just as lockdown restrictions were starting to ease. They initially planned to continue running the premises much along the same lines as its predecessor Hooper’s, but just days before opening they decided they wanted to put their own stamp on the place, so they gave it a fresh lick of paint and started planning a new menu. The result is a combination of the best in local ingredients and dishes drawing inspiration from northern Spain - Ric having previously worked in San Sebastian and fallen in love with the cuisine. Ric’s Kitchen has filled a gap in the early morning market, opening at 7.30am (8.30am on Thursdays) for breakfast, serving both a full English and Ric’s own take on the traditional Spanish breakfast of tomatoes and eggs, his favourite being gazpacho, olive oil-fried bread and a fried egg. For lunch, the tapas taster board is the perfect Spanish pick-me-up for one or you can indulge in a sharing board for two or more, including Spanish tortilla, fresh mozzarella, chorizo, parma ham, olives, mini tomato and olive pintxos, bread and of course - Ric’s signature gazpacho. Baguettes, toasties and sandwich melts also feature on the menu, as well as regularly-changing specials and a selection of light bites - each currently available with any drink for £5 as part of the Fiver Fest campaign, running until October 25th. There is also plenty of choice for vegetarians, vegans and those with gluten-free diets. For the full review and more photos, visit the Axminster Nub News website - http://axminster.nub.news
■ THE Crafty Hobbit has become the second shop to open in the revamped Trinity House building in Axminster town centre. Keen crafters Sarah and Terry Webb have taken the plunge in opening a new shop, having run an online craft and printing business from home for some time. Building on their own interests and passions, Sarah and Terry have created a onestop-shop for gifts and crafting. The Crafty Hobbit offers a wide range of gifts and homeware to suit all tastes and budgets, as well a selection of high-quality craft supplies. There is also a 'rent-a-shelf' section where local artists and craftspeople can rent space to display and sell their work. And Sarah and Terry can offer completely unique and personalised gifts, printing on everything from mugs and magnets to bags and T-shirts. The new shop opened today (Thursday) to great local reaction. It follows women's clothing shop Lou La Belle as the second unit to open in Axminster's landmark Trinity House building, which is currently undergoing major renovation by Axminster Property. Sarah and Terry, are originally from the Axminster area but went on to run a craft shop in Devizes, Wiltshire. Having moved back to the area, they had been looking for a new space for some time and were quick to snap up one of the sought-after units in Trinity House. They are now delighted with the transformation of the building, describing it as a "beautiful space in a great location". The Crafty Hobbit will be open Tuesday to Saturday, from about 10am to 4.30pm. The shop will be taking part in the upcoming Fiver Fest - which starts this weekend - offering a Christmas mug and coaster in a selection of designs for just £5. You can also find them on Facebook at Crafty Hobbit Designs. ■ MEANWHILE, Axminster's Community Waffle House is steaming ahead with renovations - led by Axminster Property - at their new premises in Trinity House, which is set to open in November. With just a few weeks until the popular community enterprise takes over the whole first floor of the landmark town centre building. The Community Waffle House opened in West Street last April as a non-profit making community interest company. It has proved a huge success with every penny made going to help the needy of Axminster, especially the isolated and lonely. But it closed doors at the end of September in preparation for its big move to Trinity House, with its new home being five times the size of its original premises. As well as a cafe space serving the same delicious Belgian waffles, the new premises will include a children’s play area and a work space offering an alternative to the office or working from home. The Waffle House launched an crowdfunding campaign with the aim of raising £20,000 to help with fitting out the new space. There are now 13 days left of the campaign, with just over £3,000 having already been raised. On their Facebook page the team said: "Wow, 56 people have supported us so far and we are so grateful! Trinity House is starting to come together and it looks stunning! Massive thank you to the Axminster Property team." You can support the appeal at www.crowdfunder.co.uk/waffle-on-the-move?
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The cosmic elements of Lyme Regis SAND AND SHINGLE – STARS OF THE JURASSIC COAST
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HAT comes into your mind when you think of Lyme Regis and the surrounding coast? Images with sand and pebbles probably feature quite prominently.
I am afraid that I am no geologist and I have trouble identifying one rock from another. Nonetheless, I often pause to wonder about the true origin of all the materials that make up our beautiful Jurassic Coast. Where did it all really come from and what is it all about? Luckily, there is a wonderful website called ‘Geology of the Wessex Coast of Southern England’ by Dr Ian West of Southampton University, which has 150 pages of geological information on this region. Here, I learned that the pebbles on the 18-mile Chesil Beach – and there are 180 billion of them - are mainly composed of pieces of flint and chert. These are forms of the mineral quartz or chalcedony – a microcrystalline variety of quartz. Most quartz is formed naturally in igneous rocks and crystallises when molten magma from inside the Earth cools and solidifies. We now know that quartz is a chemical compound known as silicon dioxide consisting of the elements silicon (one part) and oxygen (two parts). The Earth’s crust is made up of just eight elements with oxygen at 47 per cent and silicon at 28 per cent the most common by weight – a whopping 75 per cent in total. During the coastal protection works completed in Lyme in 2007, the town beach in front of the Cart Road was strengthened against the sea using 70,000 tonnes of shingle from the Isle of Wight – again rich in silica. The 30,000 tonnes of sand used to replenish the sandy beach at the same time made the news because it came from Caen in northern France - apparently because of its grain size. Sand is, of course, formed from the decomposition of rocks and minerals over many thousands of years. This means that there are different types and grades of sand depending on the local rocks and the precise ageing and erosion processes. However, whatever its texture, the main constituent of sand in most parts of the world is again silicon dioxide! So, an essential constituent of all the sand and most of the pebbles that we see around us is silicon. In fact, the clue is already in the name as it is derived from the Latin word “silex” meaning flint.
THE vast shingle bank of Chesil Beach
SCIENCE FEATURE by Professor Glenn Patrick
Professor Glenn Patrick is a particle physicist and science communicator who explores the quantum world of sub-atomic particles (including at the Large Hadron Collider) and now lives in Lyme Regis The problem with silicon is that it never occurs free on Earth because it likes to combine with oxygen. It was eventually isolated as a pure element by the Swedish chemist Jons Jacob Berzelius in 1824. Today, silicon is one of the most useful elements to mankind. We make concrete out of it in the form of sand, it is used to make glass and when it is doped with other elements it is used extensively in the electronics industry as a semiconductor. It is so ubiquitous that we talk of ‘Silicon Valley’, the ‘Silicon Age’ and even ponder whether there are silicon based aliens in the same way that we humans are based on carbon. Silicon is the eighth most common element in the visible Universe by mass. This might sound impressive until we compare with hydrogen and helium, which respectively make up 73 per cent and 25 per cent of the Universe. All of the rest, including silicon, is a puny two per cent! It is of course an important two percent because most of the atoms in our bodies and in the Earth consist of these heavier elements. To answer the question of why this happened we have to go back in time. In 1948, a famous paper established that the very lightest elements were of primordial origin made very shortly after the birth of the Universe. Just after the Big Bang, the Universe consisted of a hot soup of protons, neutrons and electrons. After three minutes, this soup had cooled sufficiently – to a billion degrees centigrade that the nuclei of light nuclei could start to form. After only 20 minutes, the protons and neutrons had combined to produce the nuclei of hydrogen and helium along with small amounts of lithium and beryllium – this is why we see so much hydrogen and helium today.
THE sand being re-profiled on Lyme Regis’ main beach and, below, the shingle on Cobb Gate beach after a storm earlier this year
At this point, the Universe became too sparse and too cool for further nuclei to form. It took a lot longer – 380,000 years – for the electrons to get trapped by these light nuclei and to form atoms of the lightest elements. In 1957, the British astronomers Sir Fred Hoyle and the husband-wife partnership of Geoffrey and Margaret Burbidge teamed up with the American nuclear physicist William Fowler to explain the origin of the heavier elements – that two per cent including silicon and oxygen. They presented strong evidence that the eleven elements necessary for life were cooked up by thermonuclear reactions deep inside massive stars, which eventually blasted them into space when they exploded as supernovae at the ends of their lives. We think that this process of manufacturing the heavy elements up to iron was kickstarted around 100 million years after the Big Bang, when the very first massive stars formed and illuminated the Universe. These initial stars would only have been able to burn hydrogen and helium, but they would have died relatively quickly spewing the first heavy
elements out into space and seeding further stars. We owe our very existence to them. As Carl Sagan famously said, “All of the rocky and metallic material we stand on, the iron in our blood, the calcium in our teeth and the carbon in our genes were produced billions of years ago in the interior of a red giant star. We are made of star-stuff”. In the last few years, planets orbiting stars outside of our own solar system have been found so we may not be alone. Over 4,000 of these exoplanets have now been detected – an amazing feat in itself – but, so far, the only planet we know that has both the right elements and the right conditions to support human life is Earth. It is always exhilarating to walk along the sand and pebbles along our beautiful coast – but it seems even more remarkable when you realise the cosmic journey that has been undertaken through space-time to provide this precise mix of elements in this particular spot. We live in a special place not just in Dorset, not just in the solar system, but in the entire Universe.
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Uplyme fight back from to steal a point at Netherbury UPLYME 1sts’ away game at Netherbury was a rollercoaster of frustrations – from a hatful of missed chances, vast majority of possession, penalty decisions and disallowed goals. Top scorer Alex Jones picked up an injury in the warm up, but he started the game well, striking the post and pulling excellent saves from the keeper. Finn Mclean pulled the strings as the half went on and had some very good chances of his own but couldn’t finish. After a series of scoring opportunities went begging, a big ball over the top led to a penalty for Netherbury, their one chance in the half. The decision looked very debatable, but it went the way of the home side. Uplyme went straight down the other end and scored through Oscar Sladen, only for it to be pulled back for an offside decision that seemed contentious. Before half time, Mclean had further chances from corners, but couldn’t hit the target. After half time, Uplyme laid siege to
the Netherbury goal. Their more-experienced team held out through the Swallows’ lack of finishing power in front of goal. Alex Jones was clean through but sent his shot over the bar. Skipper Harris struck the post with a free kick and the keeper pulled off a number of excellent saves. Uplyme continued to press and were caught out, as often happens, on the break. Netherbury’s No 8 – their best player – shot and Joe Cleere pulled off a stunning save onto the post, only for it to bounce straight to the striker to make it 2-0 with 20 minutes left. Freddie Andrews came on for the stricken Jones and the chances continued. Uplyme heads never went down and as the home spectators were celebrating an unlikely win Uplyme struck twice in five minutes through Niall Fifer and Oscar Sladen. But the home crowd were silenced as Uplyme went looking for the killer goal. With seconds left, Mclean put a great ball between the lines to Andrews, who slotted inside to centre
back Hankin. With the whole goal at his mercy, he shot straight at the keeper who shoved it around the corner as the whistle for full time blew. Manager Steve Gillan commented afterwards: “It was a bittersweet end, but we got something from a game that looked gone. It was a shame we didn’t finish our plethora of chances in a game where we must have had over 80 per cent of the ball. “With players the quality of Wes Holmes and James Souter Phillips unavailable, it was very pleasing to see the likes of Mclean step up and young players like Andrews come on and have such am impact.” Despite dropping points, Uplyme stay in second place in the Perry Street League Division Two. This Saturday (October 17) they are at home to fourth placed Shepton Beauchamp (kick-off 2.30pm). Uplyme Reserves were at home to Ilminster Town B in Perry Street Division B and lost 7-2. This Saturday (October 17) the Reserves are away to Farway United 2nds.
Tigers bounce back after FA Vase defeat AFTER the disappointment of being knocked out of the FA Vase, Axminster Town bounced back on Wednesday night by smashing 15 goals past South West Peninsular Premier East basement boys Stoke Gabriel. The Tigers were beaten 2-0 at Tiger Way last Saturday by Western League side Clevedon Town. Manager Josh Stunnell watched Clevedon the week before and he was confident his young side could spring a surprise if they could find their scoring boots. But whilst they competed well, it was the same old story in front of goal, a tale of missed chances. It was a different story at Tiger Way on Wednesday evening as Stoke Gabriel conceded another 15 goals, making them - according to the BBC - the team in England which has had the worst start to the season having shipped 137 goals. Axminster were without their new signing, the prolific Tony Pinder, for the FA Vase game due
to injury but he returned for the Stoke Gabriel match. Although Axminster have won just one of their eight league games so far, they were expected to pick up three crucial league points at Stoke Gabriel to lift them off the bottom of the table The goals came from: Keiran Daniels 3, Tony Pinder 1, Marky Jones 1, Reece Mccabe 3, Marcus Fason 4, Josh Lukins 1, Tom Tricker 1, Charlie Skilts 1. Man-of-the-match was Tom Tricker. Stunnell, however, was full of praise and admiration for Stoke Gabriel saying they never stopped running despite the goal-fest. Tomorrow (Saturday) Axminster have another tough fixture, away to third placed Torridgeside AFC who have won all seven of their league games. Axminster Reserves, riding high in Devon & Exeter League Division Two East, are at home to Axmouth United (kick-off 3pm).
Sailing club looks ahead to centenary year RETIRING commodore Jeremy Wallace gave a nautical theme to his report at Lyme Regis Sailing Club’s annual general meeting. Some members attended the meeting at the clubhouse, while others took part via video conferencing app Zoom to ensure social distancing regulations were met. Mr Wallace took members through the club’s past year of activity, from smooth sailing in the winter, decks awash and anchoring up at home in March for lockdown, to the efforts of the stalwart deckhands who brought the club back to life as soon as restrictions allowed. The commodore thanked his key team and awarded them jointly the Sportsman’s Trophy. He also thanked the full committee and members for their continued support, possible only by email for several months. Sailing, coaching and racing picked up as restrictions lifted, a reduced programme saw maximum use of the tides and minimum use of the slipway and shore facilities. The club’s 99th year was an unexpected and demanding one, but offering an optional voucher to those
renewing for 2021 the commodore hoped would carry the membership forward. Mr Wallace also hoped that much of the programme of events for the club’s centenary next year in 2021 would be able to go ahead. “Let’s take this club into the future for another 100 years,” he concluded. “We remain a strong and buoyant club. We are not letting this ship sink!’ Those in the clubhouse and on Zoom applauded the retiring commodore in appreciation of his leadership. This was followed by the sailing, social, youth and Sea School reports, which had been circulated in advance with queries answered, and the election of officers and committee. Incoming commodore Rob Wiscombe was able to thank Jeremy formally. He said: “Nobody had any idea what was coming when Jeremy and his committee took on their roles last year. They had to cope with and put into effect ever-changing legislation and guidance. They took it on
the chin and planned well. “We were one of the first clubs in the country to get organised club racing up and running. Thank you Jeremy!’ He presented Jeremy with the burgee and an engraved glass tankard, carefully wrapped. The incoming commodore made an acceptance speech. Knowing that financial viability would be important, he said club members would have to pull together and do jobs themselves which would foster the best club spirit. Communication would remain essentially internet-based, with a revamped website becoming an information hub. Mr Wiscombe added: “We will certainly do all we can to keep the club running as fully as possible, keeping it welcoming, inclusive and safe for all our members, but most of all, we will sail at every opportunity and keep that sheer joy of being alive and on the water which sailing has always given us. That’s what we do, that’s why we’re here!” The upbeat message from the new commodore and his strong committee was applauded by those attend-
ing. A limited programme of racing and youth coaching continues through October, with some hardy winter racers set to continue informally beyond the lift out of boats from moorings. Reorganisation of storage starts
from October 11 with deputy harbourmaster Mike Higgs on hand to organise lift-out of the larger cruisers before the end of the month. The club thanks harbour management for co-operation throughout a difficult season.
SAILING club members attended the meeting in person and via video conferencing app Zoom to meet social distancing guidelines
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Early county cup exit for Reserves LYME Regis Reserves made an early exit from the Dorset Intermediate Cup at the Davey Fort on Saturday when they lost 5-1 to a strong and robust Upwey and Broadwey.
Before the Lyme club moved into senior football in the Devon & Exeter League, they won the Dorset Intermediate Cup no fewer that nine occasions. With the first team now elevated to the Dorset Senior Cup, Lyme Reserves compete for the Intermediate Cup and come up against sides playing at a higher level. Upwey and Broadwey are in sixth place in Dorset Division One and made it clear from the kick-out that they were not intimidated by Lyme’s past successes in the competition. With no first team game due to Covid-19 scares at the University of Exeter, the Reserves fielded a strong side which included a number of first teamers. The visitors pressed hard from the kick-off and won all of the early battles in mid-field. They took the lead in the eighth minute after some sloppy defending from a throw-in. Lyme were back on terms in the 14th minute when Jonny Davies slotted the ball home after a penetrating through ball from Tyler Wellman. The action was fast and furious with the referee handing out warnings to both sides for some wayward tackles. Upwey regained the lead when Josh Rawlins failed to clear a difficult high ball into the box which allowed an attacker to nip and nod the ball home with keeper Rob Harp stranded. That’s how it stayed until half-time. Lyme came out strongly after the break and put Upwey under pressure as they pushed for the equaliser. Ricky Sergeant had a good one-onone chance but the keeper just nipped the ball from his feet at the last moment and new signing Brad Marsden shot wide from a good position and was unlucky with a glancing header than skimmed past the post. A fierce shot from Tyler Wellman was parried by the Upwey keeper but no one was fol-
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By PHILIP EVANS lowing in. Passage to the second round was effectively assured when Upwey were awarded a penalty on 70 minutes for handball. Rob Harp saved the spot kick but was unable to prevent the rebound being smashed home to make it 3-1. Lyme had to desperately defend as the Weymouth side looked to increase their lead and Kingsley Wellman was sin-binned for abusing the visiting linesman. Brad Rowe tested the Upwey defence with a clever dribble into the box which petered out after he beat several defenders. The final ten minutes were dominated by Upwey as they completed the 5-1 scoreline with two goals in the last five minutes. It was good to see all round sportsman Alfie Jacques (pictured) back in the Amber and Black shirt and he showed he has lost none of his creative skills. After the game, manager Nick Tregale commented: “They were a good strong side and well organised. It was disappointing we gave them the first two goals with poor play and that there was no following up from the penalty which our keeper saved. Alex Rowe and Jon Davies stood out fop us for their work rate in midfield.” Squad: Rob Hart, Kingsley Wellman, Wally Blackmore, Alfie Jacques, Matt Preece, Tyler Wellman, Cam Fowler, Alex Rowe, Brin Seward, Brad Rowe, Jonny Davies. Subs: Ricky Sergeant, Fred Parsons, Josh Rawlins, Brad Marsden Next Saturday (October 17) Lyme Reserves are back in league action at home to Exmouth Rovers in Devon & Exeter Division One East (kick-off 3 pm). Lyme firsts, who were without a game on Saturday, are away to Colyton (kick-off 3pm).
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UPLYME & Lyme Regis Cricket Club enjoyed one of their best seasons for many years this summer and they are already preparing for next year. After refurbishing the King George V playing field pavilion last season, they have now turned their attention to improving the square. Members have recently shaved and scarified the surface four times, vertispiked it two ways, seeded and top dressed with three tonnes of Surrey loam. Club chairman Steve Batey commented: “The results will hopefully provide some belting wickets for next season.”
Bowditch hits four as Rovers maintain league challenge LYME Rovers continued some good form to run out deserved 7-2 winners against Combe St Nicholas Reserves in typically windy conditions at Top Pitch to maintain their third place in Perry Street Division One. Playing into the wind in the first 45, the home side started with risky - but confident - football, looking to play short from the back. And it paid off when Joe Bond raced on to a loose ball, held up by the wind, to round the keeper and slot home in the 20th minute. The visitors grabbed a slightly surprising equaliser from a corner on 30 minutes, with Imran Chowdhury slicing into his own net from a corner. Cody Bowditch restored and added to the lead to
give Lyme a comfortable 31 lead at half-time The second half continued with the Seasiders in control, and the game seemed to be sealed when Bowditch was brought down for a penalty and Combe’s keeper was sent off for dissent. Missed penalty Bowditch missed the penalty but minutes later netted for his hat-trick after excellent unselfish play from Bond. The Rovers’ back-line generally stood resolutely, though Combe had a glimmer of hope on 65 minutes when their forward volleyed an unstoppable shot in from the edge of the area to make it 4-2. Bond grabbed his second, slotting home from close
range, before Bowditch scored his fourth, tapping in on the line. Josh Daines completed the scoring in the final minutes, running on to a crossfield through ball before finding the bottom corner. Man-of-the match for Lyme was Sam PollardJones, well supported in the midfield by Rob Fellingham and Robbie Fowler. Centre half Toby Fowler again showed calmness and composure. This victory sees the Rovers keeping their third spot in Division One, five points behind Perry Street and Forton Rangers. This coming Saturday (October 17th) the Rovers are away to Shepton Beauchamp who have won just one of their first four games.
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