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Dorset local plan “unjustifiable”

By Faith Eckersall A countryside campaign group has claimed that building a proposed 39,000 houses across rural areas of Dorset ‘will lead to planning chaos’.

Dorset Campaign for the Protection of Rural England branded Dorset Council’s

housing target ‘excessive’, claiming it would ‘require the population growth to double’.

“This is a clear conclusion to emerge from the report

by Iceni for Dorset Council (DC) on Dorset’s Housing Needs,” said Dorset CPRE Chairman, Peter Bowyer. “It is in the interests of everyone

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Dorset CPRE said it was now ‘imperative’ for DC to ‘question the assumptions behind the housing target cited in its draft Local Plan’.

“The publication of the Joint Housing Needs Assessment, together with Bournemouth Christchurch Poole (BCP) Council’s Issues and Options consultation refutes the need for DC to meet BCP shortfall and challenges the methodology used to calculate the overall target,” said Mr Bowyer.

“In addition, BCP is showing strong leadership and courage in challenging its target and exposing the weakness of the Standard Method used to calculate targets.

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lead in seeking a more realistic target that will better meet local need without inflicting irreparable damage on Dorset’s outstanding landscape, environment and heritage.”

The CPRE said it was also concerned that ‘current population projections, even with younger households restored back to 2001 formation rates, are insufficient to supply buyers for the housing being planned.’

It claims homes ‘may have to remain empty or not be built at all, since developers will only build homes they can actually sell’.

The draft Local Plan for Dorset is expected to be published in May, said the council.

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New Bishop of Salisbury The Diocese of Salisbury has announced that the Queen has approved the nomination of the Very Reverend Stephen Lake, Dean of Gloucester, to be the next Bishop of Salisbury, succeeding the Right Reverend Nicholas Holtam, who retired last July.

Responding to his appointment Dean Stephen, said: “It is such a privilege and a joy to be called back to the Diocese of Salisbury as Bishop. To be able to serve in the places that formed me will be something rare and special. I will enjoy visiting Dorset and Wiltshire and look forward to meeting as many people as possible.

Acting Bishop of Salisbury and Bishop of Sherborne, the Rt Rev Karen Gorham, said: “I am delighted that Stephen has accepted the invitation to be the 79th Bishop of Salisbury. Stephen knows the diocese from the past and understands the challenges and opportunities for both our urban and our rural contexts.”

The Diocese of Salisbury contains 434 parishes with 573 churches, and Dean Stephen will also become Bishop of the Channel Islands.

The first Bishop of Salisbury was St Osmund, appointed in 1078.

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Blandford council apologises

By Nicci Brown Town councillors who drew up a proposal for the town to merge with neighbouring parishes have apologised for their failure to consult with the other councils, explaining some of the difficulties in agreeing what to suggest as part of the Community Governance Review (CGR) invited by Dorset Council.

The response of Dorset Council is still awaited to the initial suggestion from Blandford that its boundary be extended to include Blandford St Mary, Bryanston, Blandford Camp and parts of Langton Long and Pimperne.

Blandford town clerk Linda Scott-Giles reported to the planning committee meeting in December that

three of the affected parish councils – Blandford St Mary, Bryanston and Pimperne – had declined an invitation from the town council chairman, Cllr Lee Hitchings, to meet and discuss the town council’s proposals.

But Cllr Steve Hitchings reported that he and other town councillors had attended a Blandford St Mary Parish Council meeting at the beginning of December at which their apology and explanation for the failure to consult with them had been accepted The parish meeting minutes record that: “The Chairman confirmed that the Parish Council felt the offer of a meeting was too little too late and have agreed to wait for Dorset Council’s decision in the new year before any

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“The chairman thanked Cllr Steve Hitchings for the apology on behalf of the Mayor and Blandford Forum Town Council, it was appreciated.”

Pimperne and Bryanston parish councils were not due to meet again until his week, and Dorset Council is not expected to make recommendations until February.

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Recycle for Dorset a great success

By Faith Eckersall

New figures show that the covid pandemic has had one silver lining – recycling rates have shot up in Dorset saving ‘millions’ of pounds.

Latest Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs data shows that for the 2020/2021 fiscal year, the amount of waste that Dorset Council

send for recycling, reuse or composting has risen from 58.9 per cent to 60.1 per cent.

This places Dorset in the top ten of 330 English councils, at number eight, and makes it England’s third best performing unitary authority.

The council’s Waste Service officers say much of the rise is due to an increased waste

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More people working at home has resulted in more waste being collected at the kerbside but Dorset residents have also become adept at putting the right items in the right bin, said the council.

When this goes wrong, more items which could be recycled end up in landfill.

The council believes the lifting of lockdown restrictions and the HGV driver shortage may impact next year but, it said: “The fact remains that the Recycle for Dorset kerbside

collection continues to be a huge success for the county.”

Portfolio Holder for Customer and Community Services, Laura Miller said: “This is a phenomenal achievement considering the size and rurality of our county.

“The entire Waste Services team has been working hard over the last ten years, since the rollout of Recycle for Dorset, to get this far.”

She thanked workers and residents, saying their efforts to ‘put the right stuff in the right bin’ not only helped protect the environment but had ‘saved millions of pounds’ that could now be put into essential services.

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By Nicci Brown Pubs in Blandford have signed up to a campaign launched by the Kings Arms Alehouse and Paddocks Bar to help stamp out drink spiking in the town.

James Clark at the Kings announced on December 12: “We can now confirm that almost all venues in Blandford town centre have joined the #KEEPBLANDFORDSAFE campaign to help stamp out spiking in our town.”

He said the campaign, launched on November 10, allowed all participating venues to receive a supply of foil stops and bottle stoppers free of charge together with staff training and customer literature.

“It’s a massive achievement to bring awareness of spiking not only in our own town but throughout the country.

He thanked his co-funders at the Paddocks Bar who said: “We have a duty of care to our customers which we take seriously, and there are now widening issues to be aware of now we have some freedom back.”

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EVENTS GUIDE n Friday January 28.

Blandford and District u3a: 2pm at Durweston Village Hall: Christopher Legrand on ‘Salzburg: architecture and music’. Details 01258 628079 n Bingo on Friday January 28 at the Royal British Legion Hall, Coppice Street, Shaftesbury. Doors open 6.45pm. Eyes down: 7.30pm. Light refreshments and raffle. Proceeds to the Poppy Appeal. Please bring a mask n The Castle Cary Cafe Scientifique: February 8. Discovering and Developing New Cancer Treatments: Matthew D Lloyd, Senior Lecturer Dept of Pharmacy and Pharmacology, University of Bath discusses his work

which has been funded by Prostate Cancer UK, Cancer Research UK and other charities. Such research exploits differences between diseased and normal cells and in particular explores the role of specific enzymes in driving aggressive cancerous developments.

This leads to potential treatments focused around blocking the action of these enzymes and the methods used to identify agents to do this are discussed. Further information from Colleen Bower on 07375 890751 or markethouse.bookings@ castle-cary.co.uk n The Grange Hotel, Oborne near Sherborne is set to host a Steve Knightley gig on Thursday, February 17. Steve Knightley is an English singer, songwriter

and acoustic musician. Since 1992 he has been one half of folk/roots duo Show of Hands along with Phil Beer. Tickets are £19 each and available from obornefolkmusic@ gmail.com or 07866 933736. n Following a successful series of Christmas Carol Concerts, The Stanchester Quire, will be meeting once again on February 7 at 7.30pm in the David Hall, South Petherton. The choir will be learning songs of ‘hardship, hope and humour’ collected from or written about agriculture and the countryside in the South West of England. The musical director is Eddie Upton, the holder of the English Folk Dance and Song Society gold badge for services to folk music.

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there are no auditions and the ability to read music is not essential music is learnt by ear. And what’s more, the first two weeks are free for newcomers – so why not come and give it a try? Singing is good for the soul! For more details email Bonnie at stanchesterquire1@gmail. com or phone Phil on 07778 119 663. n The Arts Society Sherborne hosts a talk by Jacob Moss: ‘Treasures of the Fan Museum’ on February 2 at 3pm and 7pm at the Digby Hall, Hound Street. Celebrating the history of fans and fanmaking, the museum houses an extensive collection of fans from around the world, including some contemporary examples

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January 28, 8pm. Petherton Picture Show presents Cruella (12A) 2021. A liveaction prequel feature film following a young Cruella de Vil. January 29, 8pm. The Churchfitters. The three flamboyant characters that make up Churchfitters present their uplifting and entertaining show with a unique dynamism and describe their music as ‘Folk Unlimited’.

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EVENTS GUIDE last year in response to the pandemic and has proved to be an enjoyable social opportunity. The change from Fridays to Thursdays means we can start a bit later in the morning and we look forward to seeing you there. n Tisbury Churches: Before covid, the local churches of Tisbury arranged for an annual talk by Fr Nicholas King SJ, each on a Gospel. Covid meant his

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The Dorset Bach Cantata Club Do you like singing, and more especially, do you like singing Bach? If the answer is ‘yes’, the Dorset Bach Cantata Club would love to hear from you. This unique choir is looking for new members, to join them for a study weekend of rehearsing and performing There is no audition, and you will find a very warm welcome.

The Dorset Bach Cantata Club was founded in 1955, and has been meeting regularly ever since. As the name implies, the DBCC meets to rehearse, study and perform some of the great cycle of cantatas composed by JS Bach. Because this very special choir only meets on three weekends a year (February, May and October) it is ideal for those who already sing regularly, but would also like to experience something a bit different. The choir sings in German, but you do not need to be a German speaker, as help is given with pronunciation and translations are provided. As it is a study weekend rather than for a formal performance the choir sections sing all the arias and recitatives as well as the choruses and chorales.

The singers rehearse intensively on Saturday and an invited orchestra joins on Sunday, with an informal performance to friends and family at the end of the afternoon. Some advance preparation will pay dividends, and music is available to download and print for free from the DBCC website.

The next weekend is 12 and 13 February 2022, meeting at Sturminster Newton High School, DT10 1DT. The fee for singers is £40 per weekend. The works to be studied are BWV 179 (Siehe zu, dass deine Gottesfurcht) and BWV 186 (Ärgre dich, O Seele, nicht).

The weekend will be conducted by Christopher Brown, composer, teacher, Associated Board examiner, and lifelong enthusiast of the music of Bach, as both conductor and singer.

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The programme runs from Shaftesbury January 15 to February 19 and sees Library local hobbyists, enthusiasts, professionals and crafts people showcasing Saturday 15 January samples of their work and interests.

10.00am to 12.00 noon A spokesman said: “This is an exciting opportunity for Booking is essential, please telephone the library: people of all ages to visit the library01747 and have a go!”

852256 People can come along to Shaftesbury Library every Saturday morning during Hobbies Season to share the experience and consider starting the year off with something new. The first event, a willow basket weaving/ bird feeder making workshop will be on Saturday January 15 from 10am to 12 noon. It’s open to both children and adults but booking is essential as places are limited.

Contact Shaftesbury Library for more information on: 01747 852 256 or shaftesburylibrary@dorsetcouncil.gov. uk

Jabs available to all those eligible

By Faith Eckersall Health and care leaders in Dorset are urging local people to grab their jab now, with increased walk-ins available around the county in the drive to get people triple-jabbed.

They say the county has ramped up its covid-19 vaccination programme rapidly, to offer first, second or booster doses to all adults and children who are eligible – and there are now sites offering walk-ins every day.

In the first week of the ramped-up programme, staff vaccinated over 68,000 people, up nearly 62 per cent on the previous week.

Clinical lead for the Dorset vaccination programme, Dr Andy Rutland, said: “It’s been an amazing effort by the NHS and its partners to make so many more slots available so quickly. I’d urge anyone who needs a first, second or

booster dose not to waste any time and come along to see us at a site near you.”

Director of Nursing, Therapies and Quality at Dorset HealthCare, Dawn Dawson, said: “Getting your vaccination is the best way to protect yourself and others from becoming seriously ill with covid-19. We’d like everyone to go into the New Year with hope and getting your vaccine is an important step towards a safer 2022.”

Both adults and children can take up the walk-in offer – children aged 12-15 can attend the three larger centres at King’s Park Hospital, Bournemouth, Sentinel House, Poole and Vespasian House, Dorchester. They must be accompanied by an adult who can give consent for them to be vaccinated.

More information from https://www.dorsetccg.nhs. uk/vaccinations/sites/

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New Blackmore Vale Competition Winners

Mark Parker of Shaftesbury wins a 48 inch LG OLED TV! Courtesy of Jeans Electrical of Mere

“The Blackmore Vale has always been a quality publication but the relaunch is better than ever! I like the overall presentation, and I like the New Blackmore Vale as my go-to source for general advertising, local traders and community news.

Pixel Perfect: Competition winner Mark Parker (left), Michael Jeans (centre) and business partner George Jeans (right) of Jeans Electrical in Mere delivering Mark’s super prize.

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“I am a regular reader of the New Blackmore Vale Magazine and also follow it on social media so I can keep up to date with the news as it happens. I find it a great way to keep informed of the companies and events in our local area, and it also has great competitions.

“Like many of my family and friends I look forward to the arrival of latest issue. It is a great read and I thoroughly recommend it.

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Morrisons Daily, Shaftesbury Now Open & ready to serve you!

The former Somerfield and Budgens supermarket store on Bell Street, Shaftesbury, re-opened as a Morrisons Daily on Thursday 13th January 2022!

Over 100 people attended the ribbon cutting to celebrate the new store. The ribbon was cut by new colleagues Alison Burr and Vanessa Wood. Alison worked in the store when it very first opened as a Gateway in 1986, working there for over 10 years. Vanessa worked at the site when it was a Somerfield for over 20 years and closed the doors for the last time in 2017. Both colleagues were very excited to be coming home as the store re-opened as a Morrisons Daily. The team received lots of positive feedback throughout the day, and the store sold over 400 Morrisons doughnuts on their first day of opening!

Richard Whittemore’s family business purchased the vacant site last year, and partnered with Morrisons to open a Morrisons Daily franchise site. The Shaftesbury store is now the

largest Morrisons Daily store to date.

Paul Foster (Wholesale Manager at Morrisons) said, “we’re excited to partner with Richard and the team to bring a Morrisons Daily to Shaftesbury.

Customers will be able to buy everyday essentials and food-to-go items from Morrisons’ wide range of own-brand products.”

Morrisons make over half their fresh food in sites across the UK, producing their own meat, seafood, bakery items and more. Its own-label brands cater for all tastes and requirements, from the entry point ranges such as Savers through to the premium range, The Best. The store will offer a vast range of products, suitable for your weekly shop or to grab a meal deal on the go!

Alongside Morrisons products, there is a delicious range of local and specialist products, including Jeroboams Wine,

Olives et Al, Gritchie Ales, Mounters13 Shaftesbury Gin, Lilley’s Cider, Moores Biscuits, Dorset Tea, Tregothnan Tea, Honeybuns Cakes, Dorset Cereals, Thatchers Cider, Black Cow Vodka, The Real Cure meats, Dorset Blue Vinny Cheese and more!

The new Morrisons Daily store is giving £1,000 to a Shaftesbury charity, club or other good cause. 14 good causes have been shortlisted. Call in to the store between 13th – 26th January to cast your vote on which cause you believe deserves the money. The good cause with the most votes will be announced at the supermarket’s ‘Welcome Day’ event on Thursday 27th January.

The Welcome Day event on 27th January will be held at the Morrisons Daily store and will give customers the opportunity to learn more about the store and its suppliers. There will be exciting prizes on offer, goodie bags and more. You will also have the opportunity to sample various local products!

The opening hours of the new store are 07:00-21:00 from Monday to Saturday, and 10:00-16:00 on Sunday.

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Alan Barlow - request for information The Coroner for Dorset is asking people to help find the next of kin of Alan Beau Barlow, who was 55 years old, and who died at his home address in North Square on Wednesday December 29, 2021. His death is not being treated as suspicious.

Senior Coroner’s Officer Ian Parry said: “We are not treating the death as suspicious, however, we have not been able to locate his next of kin. If any member of the public has any knowledge of his family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 123900.”

Hospital CEO recognised in New Year Honours List The chief executive of University Hospitals Dorset has been an awarded an OBE for services to the NHS in the Queen’s New Year Honours List 2022.

Debbie Fleming has worked for the NHS for nearly 38 years and been a chief executive for 20.

Debbie said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been awarded this honour, and was incredibly humbled to receive this news. I am so very proud of the NHS, where it is a real privilege to work with such talented, dedicated and highly skilled people, providing such important services for local people.

“Throughout my time in the NHS, I have worked with many different individuals and teams, and I could not be more proud of our staff. I am grateful for all the opportunities that I have been given over nearly 38 years to develop myself and my career, and would like to say thank you to all those who have supported and encouraged me.”

The Boutique and The Emporium IT’S A NEW YEAR AND A TIME FOR THAT NEW YOU, NEW IMAGE, FOR YOURSELF AND YOUR HOME. The Boutique, Sturminster Newton, is for you with its wide range of preloved ladies (and children’s) clothes and accessories at low prices……. so you can afford to have fun with that new image.

The Boutique is one of the lovely shops in the old medieval Market Cross area of Stur… a great place for browsing in Beads with a Twist for jewellery to go with your new outfit, maybe treat yourself to flowers at Daisy Delbridge’s, a potter round Agnes and Vera’s fascinating gifts, a look in the Museum, some more clothes shopping in Gallery One, or total indulgence for any bookworm in Stour Books hidden round the corner and then you definitely deserve a coffee at Joshua’s or Sweet Pea…. Or something stronger in The White Hart Alehouse... For gentlemen there is also the opportunity for a spruce up at Oli Barbers or for ladies at Enzos. A lovely place for a lazy browse with friends or just to indulge yourself.

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Yetminster residents asked to approve Local Plan

By Faith Eckersall

A local referendum will take place in Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca on Tuesday, February 22, Dorset council has announced. Voters will be asked in a yes/no vote if they want to approve the proposals in the villages’ local plan. Residents have to be registered to vote by February 4 to take part in the referendum where the polls will be open from 7am to 10pm.

Neighbourhood plans were introduced in the Localism Act 2011 and aim to give residents more say in the future use of land and buildings in their area.

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The Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca neighbourhood plan can be viewed here dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/yetminsterryme-intrinseca-neighbourhoodplan with hard copies of the supporting material on display in Dorchester and Sherborne Libraries.

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Birds keepers urged to remain vigilant after first case of bird flu transmission to people

By Faith Eckersall

Following the first confirmed case of bird flu in a human, in the south west of England, the UK Health Security Agency is reminding people to remain vigilant.

The agency said: “Bird-tohuman transmission of avian flu is very rare and has

previously only occurred a small number of times in the UK. “The person acquired the infection from very close, regular contact with a large number of infected birds, which they kept in and around their home over a prolonged period of time.

“All contacts of the individual, including those who visited the premises, have been traced and there is no evidence of onward spread of the infection to anyone else. The individual is currently well and self-isolating.”

The agency has warned people not to touch sick or dead birds, and whilst there have been outbreaks of avian influenza, the risk of transmission to humans and human to human transmission was ‘extremely rare’.

DEFRA says all bird keepers (whether you have pet birds, commercial flocks or just a few birds in a backyard flock) must keep a close watch on them for signs of disease and maintain good biosecurity at all times.

If you have any concerns about the health of your birds, seek prompt advice from a vet.

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Concerns remain over solar park

By Nicci Brown

Revised plans for a solar park and eco charging hub proposed for fields to the east of the Winterborne Whitechurch and south of the A354 by Naturis Energy Developments Limited are to be considered by the Strategic Planning committee of Dorset Council on January 24 and are recommended for approval.

The revisions have tempered some of the statutory objections, but there have been scores of representations – over 50 against and over 30 in favour - on the scheme.

The Dorset AONB team say the removal of the western portion of the solar array reduces the visual impact of the development in views out of the AONB, but they remain concerned that the presence of the EV charging station, repositioned, reduced in height and set within increased landscaping, will introduce a discordant feature, with impacts on rural character that are not considered to be fully overcome through the amendments.

“Overall, the changes made have not completely overcome the impacts previously identified and further consideration should be given to removing the charging station and southern extent of the array.”

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The applicants’ consultants Pegasus say: “Currently, charging facilities in the vicinity of the Application Site typically comprise relatively low-power chargers, in small numbers, in local towns. Research shows that unless charging facilities are provided in rural areas, rural communities will be left behind on EVs with adverse social and economic consequences for those communities.” John Stobart, Planning and Conservation Senior Advisor, Natural England, has suggested that if the planning authority is minded to grant the application further consideration should be given to the provision of a suitable landscape compensation fund to be used by the AONB Team to deliver landscape enhancements both within and within the setting of the AONB. Winterborne Whitechurch Parish Council, which initially raised no objection to the scheme, continues to have no permanent parish council following the resignation of all but one of its members in October.

A ‘temporary’ council consisting of two Dorset councillors and the remaining member is waiting until it can meet to consider the nominations of six candidates for co-option.

They were due to be considered at a meeting scheduled for December 16 which was cancelled, as was the rescheduled meeting on January 12. with Canon Eric Woods DL

The joys of our common faith The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity began on Tuesday January 18. You hadn’t noticed? No, nor had most people. I fear that even for the best-intentioned Christians, this annual observance has become institutionalised and stale.

And that’s a shame. In many war-torn and desperate parts of the world Christians just get on with helping each other – and those of other faiths and none – without worrying about denominational identities and barriers.

Perhaps in the West we don’t need one another enough – we are all too comfortable.

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and practice, rather than getting on with the business of being infectious with faith and spreading the contagion of the Gospel to all around.

We debate who sits where and who may do this or that. And we do it with such seriousness and pomposity.

I think a bit more laughter in our churches would make the barriers that separate us seem less insurmountable. When we cease to take ourselves seriously and begin to share together the joys of our common faith, we begin to hear the laughter of heaven, and in that laughter discover our unity in God. Frequently, putting on my robes for Evensong, it occurs to me what clowns we Christians are. There am I dressed in the choir habit of a medieval Roman Catholic priest. Meanwhile many Anglican and Roman

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Catholic clergy have gone to their altars wearing the robes of Byzantine noblemen of the fourth century. And many Methodist and other Free Church clergy have taken their services in the garb of 18th century Church of England clergymen.

We are like a family of eccentric brothers – and sisters – all wearing each other’s clothes: the Chicos, Harpos, Grouchos and Zeppos of the Christian Church.

St Paul tells us that we are right to be fools, if we are fools for Christ’s sake.

We simply must not waste our time – which is God’s time – on religiosity and churchiness, in breaking Christ’s heart with petty squabbles and ancient grudges or playing games of ecclesiastical oneupmanship. For we have

been called to work and witness together, to witness to the God who shares our joys and enters into our sorrows, and pours out his love for each one of us in the gift of his Son. We are here to be channels of his extravagant, glorious, generous and forgiving grace. Instead of grinning at one another like idiots once a year, ticking the ecumenical box and then having precious little to do with one another, we are called to be fools, fools for Christ’s sake, to laugh together and cry together, to work together and pray together, to trust one another and rely on one another, and together to meet the God who alone gives point and purpose and unity to our lives, and who calls us all to make holy communion and to be a holy community, for Jesus Christ’s sake.

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Wincanton cycling club would ‘Wheely’ welcome new members

By Kye Harman

By Kye Harman Wincanton Wheelers Cycling Club are inviting new members to get fit, make new friends and have fun.

The end of January is traditionally the time of year when many fitness regimes and new year resolutions start to run out of steam. If your own self-promise (“I will lose those Christmas pounds!”) have hit the buffers, then help is at hand (or foot) thanks to Wincanton Wheelers who are welcoming experienced and new cyclists to join them.

Established in 2017, Wincanton Wheelers was set up with the aim of becoming a cycling club catering for all abilities and ages. The club now includes disabled riders, autistic riders, those who pedal for fun, fitness, competition, all in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Regular Saturday and Sunday morning rides, as well as evening rides on Tuesdays and Thursdays, set off from Wincanton Sports Ground.

These range from social rides to more enthusiastic

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and challenging tests, encompassing a number of different terrains and routes.

Time-trials, circuit racing, hare and hounds and charity events are all enjoyed by members. The club is even offering the chance to ride in a velodrome (for those with Olympic aspirations!).

The club recently brought smiles to locals with their annual Santa ride (as we reported on our website), so yes, if you saw a happy, waving group of Santas cycling through the Blackmore Vale in December, next year that could be you!

Steve D’Arby, one of the founding members said: “We’re always happy to welcome new members

and there are no set criteria.

Cyclists can use their preferred cycles on club rides, some use e-bikes, road bikes, hand-cycles or those specifically designed for time-trials. The choice is yours.

“As a club we enjoy the luxury of friendship, banter and great exercise, nobody is ever left behind whether it’s a puncture, mechanical failure or simply fatigue.

Cyclists can have a coffee break on route and no, we don’t all wear Lycra! There are no dress codes, just cycling for the joy of it.”

The Wheelers membership has grown year-on-year, with over 80 members to date, including men and women, adults and children and riders

of all abilities. If you’re thinking of dusting off your old Raleigh and getting back in the saddle, it really is just like riding a bike.

Interested in becoming giving it a spin? The club are keen to point out there are no obligations for those just wanting to give it a go.

Head to www. wincantonwheelers.co.uk for further information and contact details.

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A proud Somerset man, Jack Sweet was born in Yeovil in 1937 and following service in the RAF in 1958 became a local government administrator for 34 years working for Yeovil Borough Council and from 1974 for its successor South Somerset District Council. His first book Shocking Somerset Murders of the Nineteenth Century was published

by Halsgrove in 1997 and was followed by 12 more with a Somerset or Yeovil theme (three co-authored with Robin Ansell). Jack is a widower with three daughters, two grandsons and a granddaughter – he still lives in Yeovil.

Marnhull Hub makes light work of mending The Saturday sessions of the Marnhull Hub and Repair Café continue to be well attended. Since re-opening in May last year, over 160 items have been brought in for repair; one example being a 100-year-old Junghans mantel clock that had been in someone’s loft for many years. The before and after pictures of the movement show the dramatic improvement achieved by one of the volunteers.

The Hub operates out of the village hall every Saturday between 10am and noon, during which times items for recycling can be brought to the back of

A 100-year-old Junghans mantel clock. Before repairs, above, and after, right

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the hall and placed in the new storage bins. Items that can brought in for repair include furniture, bicycles, clocks, and electrical/electronic items. There is also a sharpening service for knives, pruning shears, scissors, and lawnmower blades. And, of course, tea, coffee and cakes are available – you don’t need to have brought in any recycling or repair items to enjoy!

Mandy, Marnhull’s PCSO, drops in on once a month for coffee and a chat; she’ll be there next on February 12.

Sioban, who set up the Hub over two years ago, said: “The new venue for the Hub is proving to be very successful, particularly because of the availability of car parking spaces. Because more people are dropping in, we’d like to appeal to anyone who would like to volunteer in any way: if you could spare some time to help with repairs or to make drinks – or simply washing up! Just once every month or two, for a couple of hours, would be all that is needed. Do please get in touch.

“New people come along every week and are amazed by the variety of items we repair and recycle. We can also supply and fit watch batteries. Come and see for yourself.”

Up-to-date information is available on the Hub’s webpage at marnullhub.org.uk.

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Politics

Electoral reform is needed now Like many people in the vale, I’m trying to shop locally. Shopping in Shaftesbury can be a perilous experience, with the narrow streets and narrower pavements. Add a buggy or a dog into the mix (or both as I foolishly tried the other day), and you’re either forcing or being forced into a road of buses, vans and private vehicles.

Most people in Shaftesbury know this – that’s why the majority support pedestrianisation. A lot of residents are also frustrated that the pedestrianisation scheme from the height of covid hasn’t returned yet, and that on market day stalls aren’t allowed to face into the road.

So what’s going on? It seems after some heated arguments

Greg Williams, on behalf of Dorset Labour the Town Council took a decision on pedestrianising, but Dorset Council won’t allow them to do it. I also heard our local county councillor on Alfred stating that he believes Dorchester won’t allow the town to pedestrianise until 2026.

2026! That’s four years of bureaucratic paralysis, as

we endure more near misses between busses and prams.

Do you ever get the feeling that local government just doesn’t work? That the clear requests and requirements of individual towns get lost in chambers the other side of the county?

I’m increasingly convinced the reason for this is the system. In Dorset, I fear we will only realistically get Conservative unitary administrations. Despite getting 40 per cent of the vote, the ‘first past the post’ system will invariably deliver them a majority.

Without the risk of losing power, there is less incentive to wield power better, or more promptly. We need a system for electing local governments that gives greater power to the

voters, and more risk to the politicians.

Under Labour, Scotland introduced a system of proportional representation called ‘Single Transferable Vote.’ The Welsh government is heading in the same direction. With this system, single party local majorities are very rare. Rather, politicians of different tribes are forced to work together to form ‘broader tent’ administrations that reflect the wishes of a larger proportion of the electorate.

Perhaps this is what we need in England too? But with the glacial pace of electoral reform in this country (exhibit A – the House of Lords), we stand more chance of seeing Shaftesbury town centre pedestrianised first.

Step up, join in – find your voice There are things that people ignore at their peril like speed limits and wearing seat belts. There are things we are uncertain about such as fluoride in drinking water or sulphites in wine. Then, there are things that I, for one, actively dislike such as Brexit and profiteering energy suppliers. Let us leave Brexit. It is what it is, imperfect and, often, impossible. We must get on with tackling non-Brexit issues and needs. Let us leave energy prices, too. The Government knows that it will be in trouble if energy prices are not affordable, if they render our economy uncompetitive and lead the nation in an upward spiral of inflation. I hope we can all be

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Mike Chapman, for Liberal Democrats across the Vale confident that a solution is at hand.

On covid, as Benjamin Franklin said: “…in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes”.

So, when it comes to covid vaccinations, it defeats me why anyone by their own inaction would want

simultaneously to increase the incidence of both certainties.

In the dreary days of January, it is a challenge to know how can we find a local voice to balance up what might be called WhitehallKnows-Best (WKB) policies? For Housing, that WKB diktat comes as “Meet these algorithmic housing targets plus any the metropolises around you fail to meet.” For Agriculture: “Feed us competitively whilst maintaining welfare standards and our countryside while we throw open the doors with our trade deals”. For Social Care, the toughest call of all: “We promise to give you some more money but can’t say

when or how much because we will have to take it back from elsewhere and we haven’t found a way to do that.”

There is no joke here. This is Central Government laying off achieving outcomes.

This is politics in tooth and claw. Not red, but blue and cold and calculated. Listen, though, to the schools, the villages and towns, the small businesses, bigger organisations, voluntary groups, the elderly and vulnerable. The grumbling is tinged with real fear about the costs and inflation. We need a better debate about impacts and priorities. This week’s tag line is “Step Up, Join In.” Four words, not three but who’s counting?

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MPs’ round-up

No evidence to support face mask in schools

Like so many parents, in March 2020 I found myself taking up the role of once more being a teacher as lockdown hit, schools closed and children headed home. We all struggled to support our children with their studies, while teachers somehow managed to manage their cohorts over the internet.

There’s no question that our children have experienced an immeasurable amount of change in this pandemic and have now had two years of disrupted learning.

Those now due to sit their GCSE exams this summer had their last normal school year when they were in year

Somerton & Frome MP David Warburton eight – when they were just 12 or 13. Children now starting secondary school last had a normal school year when they were just seven or eight years old.

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Now, returning to school following the Christmas break, our children were yet again required to wear face coverings at school – but this time in the classroom.

This was not part of the Plan B restrictions voted on in the House of Commons. And, more importantly, the policy is not supported by evidence.

As a country we have always sought to be practitioners of evidence-based medicine.

Indeed, the Government has always said decisions related to the pandemic were guided by the science.

So, one would hope that a huge policy change, such as compelling children to wear masks in the classroom, would have compelling evidence. But no.

The Government’s own evidence summary clearly shows the damage inflicted by wearing face masks in class.

Eighty per cent of pupils have reported that wearing a mask makes it difficult to communicate, and over half feel that wearing one made learning more difficult for them.

Almost all secondary teachers and senior leaders believe that face coverings make communication between teachers and students more difficult.

For all these negatives, one would hope there would be some positives to balance the situation, but it seems that wearing masks in school makes no difference to absences due to covid.

The Department for Education looked at the impact of masks in 123 schools where covid absences fell to 3 per cent from 5.3 per cent. In schools

without masks, 1,192 schools, there was a 1.7 per cent drop. This difference is minimal.

This analysis informed a major government decision impacting our children.

I’ve spoken to teachers who tell me that many young children are afraid of removing their masks, having grown accustomed to hiding their faces from the world and from one another.

Now I’m sure we can all agree that it’s much better for children to be in the classroom than at the school of mum and dad, but it seems to be clear that the wearing of masks is not only a rather ugly infringement of their freedom, but is also an unfair restriction on their learning, with zero evidence to support it.

I do feel the full With revelations concerning Downing Street parties over the last two years at its height, I’d like you to know that I feel embarrassed by these revelations. The Government knows how I and many of you feel about this, having been to see the Prime Minister personally, just before Christmas to tell him directly.

There are two things that stand out.

Firstly, that whilst we were at home respecting the rules, it is becoming clearer and clearer that this was not the case in Number 10. What irks so much

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Easing restrictions was the right thing to do In my view Bristol City Council should have removed the Colston statue as fast as its 19th century predecessors put the loathsome thing up. But the acquittal on charges of criminal damage of four individuals who took it upon themselves to haul it down was a real jaw-dropper.

The decision permissions the desecration by vigilantes and self-appointed guardians of public morality of any bit of the public realm that they don’t like. So, it’s open season on statues of Winston Churchill and the hundreds of Queen Victoria who presided over an empire on which it is said the sun never set. There’s Cecil Rhodes, obviously, Clive of India and a raft of lesser known figures who will now presumably be

MP for South West Wiltshire Dr Andrew Murrison outed by the mob and their images defiled or expunged.

Fortunately Nelson, on his column, is safe, for now.

In this dystopia it seems that political debate and decisions shaped by them must be carried out through the agency of mob violence and the courts. Enough! I

will certainly be supporting measures anticipated in the Police, Crime and Sentencing Bill to ensure that vandals are convicted. It will then remain for the judge, within sentencing guidelines, to reflect any relevant mitigating circumstances in the penalty awarded.

I hope too that in the Colston case the Lord Chief Justice will settle his Bristol Crown Court colleague into a leather armchair for a gentle word over a nice single malt - or alternatively what in the military we would call a no coffee interview.

Before Christmas I generally supported the government’s modest Covid Plan B measures and it holding its nerve which contrasted with the altogether more restrictive measures imposed

by other jurisdictions in the UK and abroad. Looking at the data now, it seems ministers have been largely vindicated.

I suspect there will still be several days of steeply increasing case numbers, especially outside London, but that they will fall away quickly. Sensible hygiene measures should still apply and it’s vital we reach people who have not been jabbed but the impression given by early data that Omicron is milder than Delta appears to have been accurate.

So the government is right to have eased some restrictions, notably on testing and travel.

If the data goes the way we all hope it will, a number of others will fall away automatically at the end of the month.

embarrassed but we should wait for facts before reaching judgement about this is that I know the pain and trauma so many of us went through because they could not be with their family members during this horrible time. I recall when Yeovil Crematorium wouldn’t even let mourners inside the gate for funerals.

I myself had to stay in London for Christmas 2020 because of these restrictions and know only too well that sadness of being away from home.

Secondly, the law doesn’t stop at the garden wall of Number 10 and if some of these advisors didn’t think these rules were needed, we should not have had

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MP for West Dorset Chris Loder them imposed, but the reality is that, in the main, they were required and should have been adhered to. I know you put your trust in me as your MP and, by

default, the Prime Minister as well. I know that, regardless of political view, the most important thing is to be able to trust those who hold the highest elected office in the land and I want to re-assure you that I shall continue to ensure that decency and honour are integral at the heart of our Government.

To fix an endemic culture, we need actions, not words. We cannot have assurances given to the House of Commons when they transpire not to be accurate. But, without the full facts to hand, as many of you know, it is not my style to jump to conclusions without them. The ‘Gray

Report’ will allow me and others to factually base important decisions.

But we forget all the good that this Government has done at our peril. We are in a strong place compared to other nations. Our economy is recovering fast. We have the least restrictions of euro nations.

We are at the top of the vaccination programme league tables too. But my mission now is to ensure that the trust and honour of the Number 10 machine is restored which is crucial to the moral authority of governing, especially during these times.

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Bourton residents urged to speak up n I’m writing in response to the recent letter from Jeremy Bloomfield about council tax.

We have indeed saved £25million since Dorset Council was created in 2019, through our more efficient operating model. These efficiency savings are very much in line with the initial business case for Local Government Reorganisation.

The money saved has been reinvested into vital frontline services for residents.

As you will be aware, the need in our population for adult social care (which we have a statutory duty to provide) is growing year on year, as people live longer with more complex health conditions. Because of this and the impact of the covid pandemic, the cost of social care in Dorset has risen by £26million since the council was created.

Consequently, we are not in a position to pass on savings to council taxpayers and indeed had we not become a unitary council, we would have been in a significantly more challenging financial situation than we currently are.

Like councils across the country, the funding we receive from Government has decreased dramatically over the past decade. The Government expects councils to raise the income it needs to deliver services from council tax. In accordance with the two per cent council tax referendum limit increases have been relatively modest, with typical band D increases of about a £1 per week.

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despite our challenging financial position we have been able to avoid any major cuts to the vital services we provide to Dorset residents.

I know this continuity of service is highly valued by many residents and forms a key policy of the council.

As regards your question on council tax for St Mary’s School near Shaftesbury but officially in the Wiltshire Council area, the site will be managed by a company owned by Dorset Council.

This company will pay tax due to Wiltshire Council from its income. The company will derive income from all its operations including the school. There are two key benefits resulting from this bold and ambitious initiative: better outcomes for the young people who need our support, and better value for the Dorset taxpayer.

This is typical of the ‘invest to save’ mantra which is embedded in the culture of Dorset Council.

I hope that answers your questions.

Cllr Spencer Flower Leader of Dorset Council n The columns of the BVM are the only route through which most people in Bourton will learn about a current planning application (a full application not an outline one) to build 30 houses outside the village boundary enshrined in the Neighbourhood Plan. This application has been timed so that the public consultation period runs over Christmas and New Year, so that there is minimal likelihood of the community being aware of the proposal or in a position

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to take action.

Once again Bourton Parish Council has ignored what many people would see as its basic duty. There has been no significant attempt to involve local residents; merely some brief words on the village website and a meeting of the council with minimal notice of which few were aware. Surely in 2022 a parish council should realise that its first responsibility is to ensure that the community’s views can be expressed and are respected. That requires real will and effort on its part. But no, the parish council has enthusiastically and unreservedly backed the proposal regardless of what the village as a whole may think.

The lure for the PC is the developers’ indication that they will build a village hall if allowed to undertake major building on what is otherwise protected land. The site in question, at Sandways Farm, is the one that which was heavily favoured by residents in our community referendum over the parish council’s strange proposal for a site outside the village.

The previous Sandways proposal, however, was for a very small number of houses in return for providing land for a village hall. The present application is utterly different.

Bourton already has a large, long incomplete, development on the former factory site which has caused protracted and still unresolved problems and from which lessons should have been learned. It is surely plain to anyone that

a proposal for a further 30 houses linked to the building of a village hall in a settlement the size of Bourton needs to be gone into in real depth by the wider community and that, at the very least, the parish council needs to take proper advice on implementing safeguards that are stronger than normal planning conditions. The last thing that community representatives should do is to ally themselves unreservedly to commercial developers. That is not where their responsibilities lay.

30 houses, with only three somewhat discounted and none to rent, and the further spread of the village boundaries to which they may lead are too high a price to pay. Money has just been spent on the refurbishment of the existing village hall.

Bourton already has other venues: the church and the school hall and playing field. If those three worked together Bourton would be well served and a novel and creative collaborative arrangement of that kind would stand a good chance of attracting funding.

I urge Bourton people to express their views to the planning authority, Dorset Council, without delay.

Application no. 04282.

Trevor Bailey Bourton n Over Christmas week I took my sister to visit Woolland, the village where we were born and the little church where we were christened. I take my mother quite often, as we try and

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Letters faith. Knowledge and understanding (which does not necessarily imply acceptance) of such belief is essential in order to make sense of our shared culture.

Jeremy Sellick Charlton Musgrove n I am surprised that Mr Fisher did not mention what3words in his article about our current postcode Cartoon by Lyndon Wall limitations. www. justsocaricatures.co.uk what3words.com has divided the keep our family graves tidy, entire earth’s surface up which is sometimes quite into three-metre squares and a challenge. However, assigns a unique three-word we were so pleased to see reference to label each one. the church decorated for For example, the entrance Christmas with beautiful of the Corn Exchange in floral displays and a little Blandford is puffed.fuse. nativity scene and wanted flaked, specifically this is to thank whoever looks just the three-metre square after the church for making immediately in front of it look cared for and not the main entrance. You forgotten. It’s only a little church with, probably, a very can specify locations by quoting a simple three-word small congregations but it’s reference or you can easily very special to the people find them with the app. So, who have family buried if you search get.brexit.done there. Hopefully the people or build.back.better you will responsible will see this and find that no such locations accept thanks for all they do exist. However if you search for Woolland church. take.back.control you will Lucas family find that it is a piece of By email remote scrubland in central Brazil. Who would have n In dismissing Christian thought? belief as mere ‘ignorant Charles Ellis drivel’ David Woolacott Blandford Forum (NBV issue 33) has perhaps forgotten that such belief n In reference to the letters has substantially influenced Western civilisation. Indeed, about freedom and privacy, from the last two issues of the same is true of all the New Blackmore Vale, I religions. Art, architecture, would like to add my two music, literature, laws, pennies worth. I am stunned customs, even language; all by people objecting to the would be very different had their creators lacked religious wearing of face masks during

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this medical emergency.

The following are a list of real threats to both, that don’t seem to be in the national consciousness at all: The cashless society, your every movement and financial transaction tracked . Facebook. Continuing Data breaches and selling of your information. Cameras in all towns. Number plate recognition in car parks. Having to put your registration in council car parks. Trade websites that do not allow you to opt out of the cookies they put on your computer, and do you opt out anyway I wonder?

Just try renting; Estate agents can hold copies of your passport, your bank statements, your employment contracts and much more for months. I really could go on and on. What I am really pointing out is that people really need to think things through. If there hadn’t been the draconian restrictions around Ebola it would have spread throughout the world, with an up to 90 per cent death rate. I wonder what people here would have said about that then. It seems that many, many people are just not used to being told what to do, Money and privilege makes for an uncomfortable

change. For others, it is that they have so little in life that they can control, this seems like the last straw. As a final point I would like to say that being the recipient of any state benefits is to have every last aspect of your life trawled through. Those without much never have had this elusive freedom so talked about. As for me , bring on the masks and anything else that will help me to not infect anyone but I won’t be giving away my civil liberties to Facebook, or going cashless or parking in the aforementioned car parks, etc.

Diana Garner Blandford n I would really like to be able to thank a kind but nameless person who picked up one of my dog’s name tags and sent it back to her… to our address in France! It reached us at the beginning of January, tucked inside a Christmas card.

Our cocker spaniel Millie lost her French tag while on a walk in the Park Walk area in Shaftesbury. There is no name on the card (photo below), so I can only say Thank you!

Elaine Stewart By email

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Church Shaftesbury Quakers (Society of Friends) We meet for one hour each Sunday from 10.30am at the Quaker Meeting House, Abbey Walk, Shaftesbury SP7 8BB. All are welcome.

Blandford Methodist Church You are warmly invited to our Sunday Services starting at 10.45am. The over 60s are also invited to our lunch club on Tuesdays and Fridays at £4 per person. Please request your reservation by phone.

Everyone is welcome to our coffee morning for refreshments on Thursdays from 10am until noon.

We are anxious to offer help to those in need. Please leave your message on the phone and we will return your call within 24 hours St. Mary’s, Stalbridge Please join us for any of the

following services: January 27 Holy Communion 10am February 6 Holy Communion 10am February 13 Evensong 4pm February 20 Morning Worship 10am www.facebook.com/ StalbridgeChurch Benefice of Hazelbury Bryan and the Hillside Parishes Sunday, January 23 - 3rd Sunday of Epiphany 9.30am Fifehead Neville, Morning Prayer 11.15am Hazelbury Bryan, Parish Communion 6.30pm Woolland, Evening Prayer Sunday, January 30 - 4th Sunday of Epiphany 10.30am Hazelbury Bryan, Joint Benefice Service 4pm Hazelbury Bryan, 5th at 4 Worship service Sunday, February 6 - 4th

Sunday before Lent 9am Mappowder, Holy Communion 10.30am Hazelbury Bryan, Morning Prayer 11.00 am Ibberton, Holy Communion 6.30pm Belchalwell, Evening Prayer Shaftesbury Team Ministry: Services for January 23 9.30am Motcombe, United Service with Gillingham Methodists 11.15am Melbury Abbas, Parish Communion 6pm St James’, Reflective Evening Communion Services for January 30 10am Melbury Abbas, Team Communion Team Office: office@ ShaftesburyCofE.org.uk / 01747 853060 Visit our website at www.facebook.com/ ShaftesburyCofE

Sherborne Abbey with Castleton, St Paul’s, Lillington and Longburton The Abbey - weekday services every Monday – Saturday at 8.30am – Morning Prayer - The Sepulchre Chapel Every Monday at 9am – Eucharist The Lady Chapel Lower Stour Benefice and Langton Long Lower Stour Benefice Sunday January 23 9.30am Communion, Charlton Marshall 9.30am Morning worship, Spetisbury 11am Communion, Langton Long Sunday January 30 9.30am Sais Communion, Charlton Marshall 10.45am Pet service, Spetisbury 4pm Tea and worship, Charlton Marshall Village Hall.

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Stepping Stones Preschool in Sturminster Newton will be replacing some of its play equipment after a donation from the town’s The Original Factory Shop.

Manager Theresa handed over the funds after the pre-school was voted for by followers on the store’s Facebook page. Val from Stepping Stones, which is run by a committee of parents, said: “We are extremely grateful. This will allow us to replace some much played-with equipment.”

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Announcements BIRTHDAYS

IN MEMORIAM

DEATHS

SHIRLEY HENSTRIDGE

CHARLES RIGGS – 22/1/14

MACEY, RICK

Happy 80th birthday on 31st January.

Enjoy your special days.

Love Mike, Sue and Stu xx

In loving memory of a dear husband Always in my thoughts, love Margaret

ANNOUNCEMENTS SHEILA EMILY BRIDGET HUMPHRIES (DECEASED) Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of Fern Brook Lodge Care Home, Fern Brook Lane, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4QD, who died on 29/09/2021, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 22/03/2022, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice.

FARNFIELDS SOLICITORS, 4 Church Lane, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 8JT

KELLY HUBERT JOHN ‘John’ Anne would like to thank everyone who attended John’s funeral, for the cards and kind words and also donations to the Salvation Army. Please accept this as a personal message of thanks to all.

MEETING PLACE MARTIN 63 meet lady 50-70 Wincanton, Milborne Port, Yeovil, Sturminster Newton, Shaftesbury, Blandford near by 01258 472910

Hi I Am Richard (70s)

GREENSLADE, DOREEN of Sherborne, formerly of Middlemarsh. Passed away peacefully at home on the 3rd January 2022 aged 88 years.

A beloved wife of the late George, she will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral service will take place Tuesday 25th January 2022, 2.30pm at The Blessed Virgin Mary Church, Holnest.

Donations in memory of Doreen for Weldmar Hospice may be sent c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 3JQ. Tel : 01935 816817.

Please make cheques payable to the charity.

BUGLER ANNE ELIZABETH passed away peacefully at The Willows, Sherborne on 17th December aged 77 years.

Beloved Wife of Eric, much loved Mother & Mother in law of Catherine & Roy and adored Granny of Elizabeth, Oliver & Katie. Service has taken place but donations if desired for Friends of the Yeatman and Weldmar Hospicecare c/o Bracher Brothers, Newell, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 4EZ Tel: 01935 813479

would like to meet a lady for socialising Tel 07811 589712

DEATHS DIANA WHITELAW Formerly of Bruton. Passed away peacefully on 5th January aged 82 at her home in Hindon, where she had many kind friends and neighbours. Beloved sister, mother and grandmother. Funeral service at St. John the Baptist Church, Hindon at 12 noon on Friday 28th January. No flowers please but donations if desired to Lupus UK, c/o Chris White Funeral Directors,12 South Street, Wilton, SP2 0JS. Tel 01722 744691.

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Passed away suddenly aged 80 years. Much loved Dad, Grandad and partner. Donations in memory of Rick are invited for the British Heart Foundation or Parkinson’s UK, these and all enquiries c/o A.J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 3JQ. Tel: 01935 816817 Please make cheques payable to the charity.

CALLOW DERYCK Aged 78 years of Wyke, Gillingham. (Formerly of Stoke Trister) On 29th December 2021, peacefully at his home.

A much loved husband of Angela, father of Martyn, Andrew and Denise, brother, uncle and friend.

Funeral service at St Andrews Church, Stoke Trister on Wednesday 26th January at 12 noon followed by interment in the Churchyard. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Deryck are being invited for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance . C/O Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367

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Announcements JEAN BROOMFIELD Peacefully on the 19th December 2021 at Yeovil District Hospital. Jean aged 85 years of Holwell. A much loved Mum & Nan. Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday, 26th January at 12 noon. Enquiries to Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Tel 01963 362570

ARTHUR EDWARD GEORGE CLINCH On 5th January 2022 peacefully in St Denis Lodge Residential Home aged 93 years of Shaftesbury. A dearly loved husband to Barbara, Dad to Paul, also a loving grandad, who will be sorely missed by all family and friends. Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Friday 28th January at 1pm. No flowers please but donations if desired to Dementia UK or The Macular Society may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

HIGGINS Charles Gordon (Charlie) Aged 81 years of Wincanton. (Formerly of South Cadbury.)

On 1st January 2022, peacefully at Yeovil District Hospital. A much loved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Funeral Service at St Thomas a Becket Church, South Cadbury on Tuesday 1st February at 12 noon. Followed by interment in the Churchyard.

Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Charlie are being invited for The British Heart Foundation. C/O) Harold F. Miles, Funeral Director, South Cadbury, BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367

GIBSON Chris (Christopher James) Of Fontmell Magna (formerly of Manston) Passed away suddenly on Thursday 30th December. Aged: 48 Funeral Service to be held at St Nicholas Church, Manston, DT10 1EX at 11am on Monday 31st January.

Followed by light refreshments at Fontmell Magna Village Hall, SP7 0JP. Family flowers only please To make a donation in memory of Chris please visit his Tribute site at: www.funeralcare.co.uk/tributes-anddonations Or send cheque made payable to: Newquay HMAF Veterans CIC c/o Co-operative Funeralcare, Greenacre House, Salisbury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, SP7 8BS Tel: 01747 858968

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EILEEN TRACA BURKE (TAZ) Suddenly at home on her Birthday, 29/12/21.

Sadly missed by Mum, Wendy, Sister, Jane and Brother Michael. Cremation date to follow.

ROLAND JONES Clive peacefully passed away aged 88 at Yeovil Hospital on the 6th January 2022. Funeral Service will be held at St Thomas a Beckett church, Lydlinch at 11.30 am on Tuesday 25th January. Family flowers only please. Donations in memory of Clive are invited for the British Heart Foundation and may be sent c/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Harwood House, Newbury, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QJ Tel 01747833757

B.DIANA DIGBY of Shaftesbury 1919-2021 Mother of Valerie & Timothy, Grandmother of Anthony, Michael, Caspar, Olivia, Freya and Sylvie Great-grandmother of Cameron and Joshua Sister of Peter, Cousin of Francis “A long and well-lived life, with many adventures and travels across the Pond” Funeral at 11am on January 24th, 2022 at St. John’s Enmore Green

WHITE MARY ELIZABETH CONSTANCE Aged 83 years of Yeovil. On 1st January 2022, peacefully at her home. A much loved Wife, Mum, Nan, Sister, Aunt and Friend.

Funeral Service at Yeovil Crematorium on Monday 24th January at 12 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Mary are being invited for Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance or St Margaret’s Hospice . C/O Harold F. Miles Funeral Director, South Cadbury BA22 7ES. Telephone (01963) 440367

JOYCE ELSIE DINGLEY On 17th December 2021 peacefully in Drumconner Care Home, Bournemouth with her family by her side, aged 89 formerly of Donhead St Mary. A much loved Wife to the late Maurice, a loving Mum to Kevin and Nadine and also a loving grandmother and great grandmother. Funeral service will take place at St Mary’s Church, Donhead St Mary on Monday 14th February at 1.30pm. Donations if desired to St Mary’s PCC or RNLI Mudeford Lifeboat to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

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Announcements Judith Anne Hemsley (Tisha) On 10th January 2022 passed away after a short illness in Southampton General Hospital aged 77 years of Ashmore.

A much loved wife to Mike and sister to Joan, who will be sadly missed by all family and friends and her beloved dog Cheria. Funeral service takes place at St Nicholas Church, Ashmore on Thursday 3rd February at 11.30am. No flowers please but donations if desired to Multiple Sclerosis Society may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

STEELE JOY Passed away suddenly, but peacefully at Dorchester Hospital on 13th January, aged 74 years. Much loved wife of Sid, adored Mum of Julie and Karen, ‘Granny’ to Krista and Charlotte, Elsa and Ines, she will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends. A Service of Celebration of Joy’s Life will be held at Blandford Evangelical Church on Friday 4th February at 2pm, All welcome, bright colours of dress preferred. Family flowers only please, donations if desired to ‘Dorset Youth Bowls Academy’ c/o Lesley Shand Funeral Service, 28 East Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7DR Tel: 01258 453425 online www.funeraldirector.co.uk/joy-steele

FIRMIN DOREEN Passed away peacefully at home on 4th January. Dearly loved mother of Heather. Funeral Service to be held on the 27th January 2pm at St Michael’s church in Mere. Family flowers only but donations if desired to The Mere & District Link scheme Cheques made payable to the charity can also be sent to C/O L C Hill & Son Funeral Directors, Water Street, Mere BA12 6DZ

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Hopkins Phillip MBE. Passed away peacefully at home after a short illness aged 82 years.

Much loved husband to Wendy, dad, grandad and greatgrandad. He will be greatly missed by all his family and friends. A Thanksgiving Service will take place on Thursday 3rd February 2022 at St. Mary’s Church, Bradford Abbas at 1.00pm. Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Phil will be taken for CLIC Sargent and can be sent c/o A. J. Wakely & Sons, 16 Newland, Sherborne, DT9 3JQ. Please make cheques payable to the charity.

FRY Geoffrey William Passed away at Albany House Care Home in Tisbury on 21st December 2021. He will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by his Twin Brother, Wilfred. Also Malcolm, Richard, Michael and families. Funeral mass at Sacred Heart Church in Tisbury on Friday 21st January 2022 at 11am. Family flowers only but donations for “Parkinson’s UK” can be made via www.chriswhitefunerals.co.uk or sent c/o Chris White Funeral Directors, 12 South Street, Wilton, Wiltshire, SP2 0JS. Tel. 01722 744691.

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Your unwanted IT is needed So much of what we do today relies on having access to technology. Children’s education, people’s work, and now even access to public services almost always relies on having some access to IT. The covid-19 pandemic has shown us just how difficult it is for lowincome families and isolated members of our society to access this vital resource.

This problem will not simply go away when the pandemic is over and it has revealed a stark problem that the most vulnerable in our society have been struggling with for years.

Too many are on the wrong side of the digital divide and a scheme, ‘Laptops4learners’ has been working across Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire to help people bridge the IT gap.

The Laptops4learners campaign is asking local residents and businesses to donate their unwanted technology to the scheme. A specialist recycling company, Blackmore Ricotech, through their recently established CIC, DonateIT, will collect all the equipment received.

DonateIT immediately clean and wipe each device of all data and then recycle or refurbish them ready to be donated back into the community for those most in need.

Cllr Sarah Dyke who is spearheading the Laptops4Learners campaign said: “I believe everyone should have equal access to our society, but there are still far too many without access to the IT devices they need to study or connect with others.” She

Cllr Sarah Dyke and Simon Barfoot present IT devices to the Head (Mary Alexander) and pupils at Horsington Church School added, “Since February so I am asking that they 2021, Laptops4learners donate any unwanted has collected over 600 laptops, computers and unwanted items of IT and I other electronic items to our am delighted that we have scheme to help someone in recently donated our 125th need.” device. It’s such an amazing People or organisations achievement, but there is wishing to support the so much more to do. Many campaign or donate old IT people reading this article hardware should contact may have received new Simon Barfoot by email IT devices for Christmas donateIT@r3cycle.co.uk

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The role: • Goods-in, scanning and allocating products • Opening and preparing food & drink • Laying up and waiting on table • Serving lunches, tea and coffee • Must demonstrate an attention to detail

The role would ideally suit gap-year students, post-graduates or someone interested in gaining event experience within the food & drink sector.

Requirements: • Applicants must commit to the whole season (March to mid-June) • Attend an induction session • 18 years or older from start date • Have the right to work in the UK • Flexible, willing and a sense of humour

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Fierce bidding at Clarke’s Clarke’s Auctions at Semley saw some strong results in their bonanza three-day Christmas sale with fierce internet bidding from across the world. An ancient Egyptian carved carnelian and gold necklace sold to an extremely happy local lady for a shade under £10,000 including premium, a Chinese bronze heron head, believed to be from the Old Summer Palace in Beijing, fetched £4,600 including premium and a Garrard & Co. gold cigarette case with sapphire clasp fetching £5,500 including premium.

They are already taking entries for their February Antiques and Collectables sale and their Classic Vehicles and Automobilia sale to be held in March and for enquiries for consignment into either of these sales, or for any probate or insurance valuations, please phone either Richard Clarke or Karen Marshall on 01747 855109 at the main offices on Kingsettle Business Park, Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury.

Antiques and Collectables. Next sale Friday 11 and Saturday 12 February.

No 10 letter at Acreman At Acreman St Antiques Auction we have had a good response to our January 21 specialist jewellery and watches sale with 385 lots being auctioned. We are also able to include approximately 200 further lots of jewellery in our January 28 general antiques and collectors auction which also includes two consignments of militaria including a hand written letter on 10 Downing Street-headed note paper, dated 1942 and signed by Constantine Churchill. Also on offer is a collection of Moorcroft pottery and a large selection of garden pots and planters, furniture and garden ornaments all nicely weathered.

Furniture including a V R stamped mahogany three-drawer writing table with leathered top. paintings etc.

We are now accepting entries for our February 25 general antiques and collectors auction and our May 21 specialist textile, fashion and apparel sale.

We accept from single items up to a complete house clearance service that can be arranged at competitive rates. We are also happy to make home visits. Please feel free to contact us for advice or free valuations.

Telephone Gill Norman on 01935 508764 or 07908333577 or email Auction@acremanstreetantiques.co.uk

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Duke’s adapted to a year of uncertainty, resulting in record breaking sales. The launch of their own platform, Duke’s Live, in addition to dynamic international A Dorset Landscape’ sold within the contents of Wormington marketing and Grange for £292,500 an increase in Some highlight results from for a total of £1,859,000 the number of auctions, 2021 were the contents of with A Newton’s ‘A Dorset has resulted in highly Wormington Grange selling Landscape’ topping the competitive bidding.

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Norton dominates at Charterhouse sale A 1954 Norton Dominator Model 7, which spent much of its life in Uganda, is entered into the Charterhouse specialist classic and vintage motorcycle auction on March 9.

“It never ceases to amaze me where clients acquire their motorcycles from” said George Beale. “Over the

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The owner of the motorcycle came across the bike whilst working abroad and repatriated the Norton Dominator from Uganda in 1998.

Complete with tailor made indoor monogrammed cover, manual, parts book, photos and history file of registration, dating documents and invoices going back to its purchase in Uganda in 1998, this beautifully restored 1954 Norton Dominator Model 7 is estimated at £8,500-9,500 in the Charterhouse auction on March 9 at the Haynes International Motor Museum, Somerset.

Charterhouse are now accepting further entries for this auction of classic and vintage motorcycles on March 9 and their auction of classic car on March 3. Specialists Richard Bromell, George Beale and the team at Charterhouse can be contacted for advice and valuations at The Long Street Salerooms, Sherborne 01935 812277 info@charterhouseauction.com or via www.charterhouse-auction.com

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Among the things the trust wants to see champions doing is commit to using only peat-free compost, cutting out harmful chemicals and slug pellets, creating a bucket, pond or bog garden if safe and appropriate, building or installing bat boxes, hedgehog houses and bird homes, and ensuring there are nectar-rich plants available for bees and other pollinators.

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LANDSCAPING Fencing Patios Sleeper walls All hard landscaping

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Vale Tree Surgeons Limited www.valetreesurgeons.com Tel: 01747 228484 Mob: 07770 833734

• Plant Hire • Groundwork’s • Treatment plants • Concreting • Landscaping • Driveways Mobile 07773 178 083 wrightgroundworks@gmail.com

Tree Tree Surgery.

Surgery. Reductions.

Reductions. Felling.

Felling.

Hedge Trimming.

Stump Grinding.

Hedge Trimming. Stump Grinding.

Woodchip supplies. supplies.

Woodchip Family run run business business since since 1946 1946 Family Tel: 01963 01963 250005 250005 Tel: Mobile: Mobile: 07976 07976 934 934 252 252 www.bandgdown.co.uk

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Machine or Hand-Lay Local Authority Approved ESTABLISHED 1988

All aspects of Surfacing Roads Drives Footpaths Drop Kerbs Resin Bond Drives

Call for a free quote

01747 820234

The Depot, Longcross, Zeals BA12 6LJ info@cgtarmac.co.uk www.cgtarmac.co.uk

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Home & Garden

MJ HPPS LTD Plumbing and Heating Contractors General Plumbing Oil/Natural Gas/LPG Installations Bathroom and Kitchen Installations New Boilers and Cylinders Underfloor Heating & Renewables Landlord Safety Certificates Office: 01747 829222 Mobile: 07900916810 Email: mike@mjheat.co.uk All workmanship guaranteed, along with manufacturers’ warranties.

We Clear, Clean and Move.

Free quote on viewing We offer a range of property clearance services with a reliable and efficient clearance service that takes the stress out of house clearance, downsizing, decluttering, or clearing unwanted items or rubbish.

We will clear everything from single items to whole house contents.

We clear houses, garages, and gardens as well as general rubbish clearance. We have a hoarding expert who can assist in decluttering and clearance of hoarded properties. On occasion we do buy items or can advise if these should go to auction.

Where our waste goes

We try and recycle as much as we can however some of the items cleared are not reusable. In these circumstances our clearance waste is split into categories of household waste, wood, rubble, metals, and hazardous waste such as old refrigeration units, paint and mattresses.

We use 35yard containers for household waste, wood and metals, with most of our waste going to Canford Recycling centre, near Wimborne or Dorset Waste Partnership.

Contact Chris: 07580 193 352 or Kim: 07467 070 960 Email: mnclearance@live.co.uk www.maidennewtonclearance.co.uk Fully Licensed & Insured Waste Carriers License no: CDBU204730

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WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools Call 01935 428975

SELF DRIVE DIGGER and Dumper Hire, 01258 861647

TREE & GARDEN SERVICES

FENCING AND REPAIRS, No VAT, Call Dave Whitehand on 07549 151799

07435220238 01258858888 Fully insured quality FOREVER GREEN LANDSCAPES. Garden maintenance, landscaping, fencing. 28 years experience. Matt Hughes 07885586716/ 01747 825134 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY HEDGE CUTTING, pruning, garden maintenance and land clearance using Stihl’s latest electric equipment to avoid disturbing wildlife/ people Call David 07786 658708

GREENHOUSES Supplied/Erected Alloy/Ten Colours Spares-Repairs-Glass Chris Abrams 01258 452632 HONEYBEES Colony on 6 B.S. National Brood frames £125 or on 6 ZEST hive frames as part of a full ZEST hive pack @ £250.

Collect from Hosey Bridge at DT10 1HE Contact williamfsummers@ btinternet.com

Crown Garden Care Lawn Service, Fencing, Hedges, Tree Work etc.

All Garden Maintenance Services Domestic & Commercial.

Fully Insured & Reliable.

Tel: 01747 821726 07904 355 921

HEDGING PLANTS

40-60cm Green Beech £128/100 Hornbeam £134/100 Quickthorn £105/100 & Blackthorn £143/100 For list and availability Call WILLIAMS GARDEN CENTRE

01963 362355 williams-florist.co.uk Station Rd, Stalbridge, Dorset DT10 2RQ

GROUNDWORKS For all aspects of domestic outdoor improvements, site clearance, concrete breaking, extension footings, drive construction and resurfacing. concrete bases. drainage, landscaping and disposal of spoil. 1 metre wide mini digger and 6 tonne excavator with experienced operator. Established over 35 years. For complete professional service and advice with a free no obligation quote, call Graeme Sheaf: 07968 968 869 Wincanton graemesheaf@hotmail.co.uk

CHRIS ROBERTS & SON LANDSCAPES Professional Gardening Services Soft Landscaping • Lawn Care • Tree & Shrub Planting • Hedge Cutting • Hedge Reductions Fencing • Free Quotations Given Please contact us by telephone or email: Office 01722716736 Mobile 07718320083 chrisrobertslandscapes@gmail.com www.chrisrobertslandscapes.co.uk

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Home & Garden EX-DISPLAY SHEDS, Stables/field shelters, summerhouses, offices, workshops, agricultural 01935 891195 R&W FENCING SERVICES All types of fencing, Agriculture and Domestic 01258 880892 07980 036250

GUTTERS CLEARED WINDOWS, fascias, soffits, gutters cleaned, Repairs, Free Estimates 07788-376752

For all your fencing and decking needs

SELF DRIVE DIGGER AND DUMPER HIRE 01258 861647

Closeboard, panels & sheds supplied and fitted.

Gates made to measure.

Sherborne Fencing Ltd Tel: 01935 814272 Mobile: 07814246332

TOOLS WANTED. Cash waiting.

01747 850474

Treecare Co. Tree Specialists

TREEWISE

TREE STUMP REMOVAL Pruning, bracing, shaping.

Preservation of mature trees.

Hedge cutting. Trees supplied & planted.

Landscaping & maintenance.

Heavy duty winch hire available.

Tree Surgery BS.3998 Contractors to local authorities.

WOOD CHIPPINGS FOR SALE Free Quotes & Advice Tel/Fax: Shafts 853512 Mobile: 07831 262083 Established in 1976

At TreeCare we care...

Experts in all aspects of TREE SURGERY, HEDGECUTTING & STUMP REMOVAL

NPTC qualified & fully insured No job too small, Friendly, personal advice and free quotations.

Make a wise choice and call David Merefield today on 01747 850906 / 07966 522361

LES BENHAM: GARDEN PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

All Hedge/tree work/rubbish clearance, gravel driveways/Pressure Washing. Patio and Fencing Work. Fully Insuranced/Free Quotes 01258 458849/07788 907343 lesbenham@yahoo.co.uk/ check a trade D KING & SON TREE & GARDEN SERVICES

25 YEARS EXPERIENCE Treework, hedge cutting, fencing, gravelling, paths & patios laid Pressure washing, all waste taken to a licensed tip.

Fully qualified & insured.

ALL AREAS COVERED 07831 091239 E: david.king63@aol.co.uk

Season Barn Dry Logs 20 miles radius of Sherborne

Tel: 01935 815534

Local Services CHIMNEYS K.SANSOM CHIMNEY SWEEP: Brush & vacuum APICS registered 01963 370038

ROOFING

STEVE ADAMS CHIMNEY SWEEPING HETAS registered woodburner and flue installer. Birdguards and cowls 07932 655267

Smokin Nicely Chimney Sweeps

Chimneys and Flues professionally swept. Extremely clean service. Keeping Dorset’s chimneys smokin’ nicely.

Tel: 01258 455251 Email: smokin.nicely@hotmail.co.uk smokinnicely.co.uk

I cover all aspects of roofing work, gutter replacement, cleaning and repair work

t:01747 854887 m:07525 755 696

• Felt Roofing Specialist • Tiling, Slating and UPVC • Velux Windows • No Job Too Small • Insurance Work • Leadwork Friendly Service Free Estimates Mobile 07973 248319 scott@scottmilesroofing.co.uk

Based in Wincanton

Tel: 07931 583614

valesideroofing@hotmail.com Find us on

Contact Us to advertise TOOLS & DIY WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools. Call 01935 428975

01963 400186 MUSIC

TAXIS

JASMINE CARS TAXI SERVICE 07495 922821 Comfortable, spacious and clean estate cars.

For hospitals, airports, seaports and local work.

Distance no object, day trips and special occasions.

Lady driver available. For safe Covid-aware transport.

5 star Google rating. JUST ASK!

www.jasminecarsdorset.co.uk jasmine.cars@btinternet.com

ROOFING

CHRIS LANGLEY FLAT ROOFING BLANDFORD Specialist in Hi-performance felt & GRP. All of our work is GUARANTEED. All types of roofing professionally carried out.

PERSONAL SUPERVISION OF ALL ORDERS.

FREE D AN QUOTESATES IM T S E

01258-450879 | 07855-402799 Clangley12@aol.com

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Tom the Roofer

SHERBORNE GUITAR TUITION 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com

GENEALOGIST SEEKING FOR THE ROOTS OF YOUR FAMILY TREE? Experienced genealogist now available to do the digging!

Enquiries to Tony 01425 838184

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL PLANNING CONSULTANT

Book Online

01963 371180 0789 4020 735

classified@ blackmorevale.net

Site appraisals Planning applications Appeals Planning drawings Advice www.whiteacreplanning.com

DORSET WOOD TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS

Oak Timber Framing Bespoke Timber Building Traditional Building Specialist inc All Building WorklAll aspects of Lime External and Internal Rendering/Plastering/Repointing Lime Crete Flooring Chimney Rebuilds and Repointing

www.dorsetwood.co.uk

Quantity Surveying Estimating Surveying Dispute Resolution

01749 813625

Robert Chalke Associates www.rca-qs.com

SW BUILDING & RENOVATIONS All aspects of building and plumbingcatered for Tel: 07970 437786 e: swbuildandrenovation@gmail.com

KBB KITCHEN FITTER, all aspects of kitchen fitting undertaken. 30 years experience, free estimates given.

Tel 01963 364550 or 07890 841827

Contact Dave Welsh 07838 654468

djwelsh@btinternet.com

DORSET LIME Specialists in all external and internal lime work.

Lime crete flooring.

All aspects of traditional building.

Call Dave or Dan 07492 181788

Building Construction Specialists

Home extensions | Barn Conversions Cottage Renovations | New Build Homes Project Management Established over 40 years Phone: 07979 210 074 / 01747 855 280 E: andy@sandsltd.biz w: www.sturgessandsturgess.com

Free estimates for all electrical work, no VAT North Dorset location, will travel.

Call Alan Brown, C&G 2330, 2391,2382 on 01258 446258 or 07976 630 904 Email: alan@acbelectricals.org.uk

www.ACBElectricals.org.uk

ARCHITECTURAL METALWORK Custom made or restored in numerous finishes and metals

- Balustrades - Canopies & Pergola's - Estate Ironworks - Furniture & Ornaments - Handrails - Orangeries & Glass houses - Railing & Fencing - Staircases - Steelworks & Fabrications - Windows & Doors REQUEST A QUOTE: WWW.NEWTONFORGE.CO.UK/REQUEST-QUOTE 01258 472407 | MAIL@NEWTONFORGE.CO.UK UNIT 20C, BUTTS POND INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, STURMINSTER NEWTON, DT10 1AZ

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL COLIN LEA Carpenter / Builder No VAT - call 01747590117 07708467601

Steve Guppy Home Maintenance & Improvements

Fully Insured Tel: 01747 590584 Mob: 07812 106 513

Jeans Electrical

www.jeanselectrical.co.uk

Jeans of Mere, offer appliance repairs on most brands with fixed labour repair charges (parts on top)

Call 01747 860215

DRYSTONE WALLING AND LANDSCAPING www.yenstonewalling. co.uk 01963 371123

Period and listed Property Specialists See our main advertisement in the Property section

ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR Providing reputable electrical services for over 30 years.

From an extra socket to a complete rewire, Budget to high end jobs. Testing & certification. Fusebox upgrades. Electric heating solutions. Smart home controls. Garden lighting & much more.

Prompt service at reasonable rates - No VAT

Call Alan 8am - 8pm on 07388 696 147 Email : alanaac@me.com Website : alancollinsltd.co.uk

www.stswithun.com enquiry@stswithun.com

Tel: 01747 832386 ALL IRONWORK. Handrails. Gates.

Railings. Repairs.

Restoration.

01258 880301

B.LUCAS General builder

25 Years Experience, City & Guilds Qualified Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, New Build, Plastering, Floor and Wall Tiling, Brickwork, Blockwork, Stonework and Patios, Fencing and Decorating.

FREE estimates, No VAT 01747 228827 07809 362919

Damp Control Timber Treatments Dry Rot Condensation Control 30-Year Bonded Guarantee

Tel: Wincanton 01963 202382 Mobile: 07881 504426 Email: maplepres@aol.com www.maplepreservation.co.uk

General building Extensions/Renovations Loft conversions Oak frame buildings Groundwork/Landscaping All your property needs

Call 01747 229757 email: alanlewisaml@aol.com

ASA architects Architecture . Masterplanning . Conservation

CO NS FR UL EE TA TI O N

New Build • Extensions • Conversions • Listed Buildings • Refurbishment All Drawing Work For: Planning Applications • Building Control • Construction

Tel: 07770 421624

Email: andystrange@btinternet.com • www.asa-architect.co.uk

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

HOUSE CLEARANCE Plus Sheds, Attics, Garages & Gardens Quality Items Offset Registered Waste Carrier

Tel: 01258 440838 or 07853 275379 enquiries@back2market.com www.

Contact us to advertise

ANSTY SAWMILL, Moonfleet Farm.

DT2 7PU. Quality Scaffold Boards End clipped 3.65m (12’) x 38mm x 230mm.

Pack of 50 Norway Spruce at 28.00+VAT each board. Pack of 50 Douglas Fir at 34.00+VAT each board.

Tel 01258 880006 - 07850 305725

01963 400186

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or

Bryan G Paulley Ltd Oil Tank Services Domestic & Commercial

REPLACEMENT TANKS INSTALLATIONS RE-SITING TEMPORARY TANKS EMERGENCY PUMP OUTS BUNDED /SINGLE SKIN METAL TANKS/FUEL STATIONS ABOVE GROUND OR BELOW MOLING SERVICE FOR BELOW GROUND UTILITIES COMMERCIAL BOILER REMOVAL

New bunded tank installed for between £1300 and £1900 +VAT depending on size of tank.

All areas. OFTEC Registered

Tel: 01963 363870

24hr Emergency, Leaking Tanks or Oil Spills 07836 502683

E: office@bgp-oiltanks.co.uk www.bgp-oiltanks.co.uk

Architectural Services

Book Online

classified@ blackmorevale.net

Planning & Building Applications for New Build, Extensions and Conversions

01747 822162

Our advice is always free

enquiries@bell-architectural.co.uk

DOMESTIC APPLIANCES

Contact us 01963 to advertise 400186

PROPER DOMESTICS APPLIANCE REPAIRS & INSTALLATION

01747 416059

www.properdomestics.com TILING Book Online classified@ blackmorevale.net

SOUTHERN TILING

Kitchens and Bathrooms Private and Commercial Tiling undertaken Email: Charles.white40@aol.co.uk Mobile: 07788 724616

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Local Services DECORATION, FLOORING & CARPENTRY

PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

LTD

01747 826656 franksgroup.co.uk

Servicing

HEATING AND PLUMBING

FRANKS

•Boiler Replacement •Boiler Servicing •Gas, Oil & LPG MAINTENANCE GROUP •General Plumbing •Bathrooms Installations, •Landlord Certification servicing and •Solid Fuel Stove maintenance Installation and

ABBEY DRAINAGE No call out charge

Unblocking drains Sinks Toilets Gutters and downpipes Investigating nasty smells High pressure jetting CCTV Surveys No-dig relining

Call 01202 748523 | Mobile 07587 238563

checkatrade.com

• Natural Gas, LPG and Oil • Central Heating and Power Flushing

• Condensing and

Combination Boilers

01258 446186 07973 183658

www.quinnsheating.com

• Landlord’s Certificates • Bathrooms, Kitchens and Tiling

• All of the Blackmore Vale area covered

DECORATION, FLOORING & CARPENTRY FITTED WARDROBES made to measure(in white, other door colours available), from £200, free quotes. Bob Humphries 07885 286508

LES BENHAM

Painting Services, Property Maintenance, Domestic/ Commercial Inside or Out, Fully Insured/Free Quotes 01258 458849/ 07788 907343

lesbenham@yahoo.co.uk /checkatrade

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KDL PLUMBING .

FREE ESTIMATES. 0747-512-8249 (01258)-490265 (01305)-290265

D&T Plumbing and Heating Oil servicing and repairs, plus all other aspects of plumbing and heating carried out

t:01747 854887 m:07525 755 696

SOLID FUEL INSTALLATIONS LTD accredited installers from the competent persons scheme for wood burners, multi fuel stoves, chimney liners and twin walled flues.

Sweeping chimneys, birdguards & cowls.

Fireplace alterations to your needs, chimney works including pointing.

01749 677440 07921074602 solidfuel3@aol.com www. solidfuelinstallationsltd. co.uk

Local, friendly and reliable Covering Dorset, Hampshire and Somerset Free no obligation quote dearsdecorating@gmail.com 07887 499593

John Banham’s

Property Service REFRESHING Bathrooms & Kitchens

Upgrades and Carpentry Decorating services Refreshing sale and rental upgrades Handyman projects Plumbing repairs Tiling services Contact: John Banham

Office: 01747 838 087 Mobile: 07768 190 131 email: refreshingrenovations@gmail.com

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WASTE & HOUSE CLEARANCE

SKIP HIRE

£6.16 per ton.

SKIP HIRE Wood chip and oversized rubble available

SHINY STOVES OVEN CLEANING

CLIVE SMITH 01258 860 166 or 07974 822 243 CLIVE SMITH

Tel 01935 592461 Mob 07875 272401 www.shinystoves.com

Waste Transfer Note Crushed concrete available at

WOODROW CLEARANCES Free No-Obligation Quote 07368 608340

Smiths Triangle, Fifehead, St Quinton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AW (Also disposal site) www.clivesmithskips.co.uk Email: clivesmithskips@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 01258 860 166 Mobile: 07974 822243 Waste Carriers Number: CBDU112820 Permit Number: EPR/JB3101KP VAT Reg Number: 634 6316 44

Ticket No:

Date ________________ ALL AREAS COVERED

PLEASE NOTE

free of charge, with from the yard.

ONLY • AVAILABLE • LEVEL LOADS ALL SIZE OFcollection SKIP

Part or Full Clearances Domestic & Commercial End of Tenancy – Probate Clearances Fully Licenced House, Garden, Loft, Garage, Offices Auction Services Trusted, Reliable & Affordable 7 Days a Week

CUSTOMERS ORDERING VEHICLES OFF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY DO SO ENTIRELY ON • No Asbestos • Do not move skip • No Plasterboard/Gypsum THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY

IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRANSPORT AN OVERLOADED SKIP, THIS INCLUDES BOARDS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE LOAD. THE DRIVER MAY REFUSE TO REMOVE AN OVERLOADED SKIP AND/OR AN EXTRA CHARGE WILL APPLY TO COVER COSTS.

PLEASE RING

• No Fires in Skip • No Sludge • NO Fridges / Freezers • Tyres • Gas Bottles • Toxic Solvents • Paints and Liquids

(See Condition 17 overleaf).

Vehicle Registration

Driver

Customer

Address

PLEASE NOTE

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CLEANING

Clive Smith Ltd.

Ovens,Ranges, Aga’s, etc.

Independent Family Run Business Covering The Blackmore Vale Area

ANYTIME LOCKSMITHS & GARAGE DOORS

01258 860 166 or 07974 822 243 S.I.C Code: 38110

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By signing this form I confirm I have fulfilled my duty to apply the Waste Hierarchy as required by Regulation 12 of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011.

PRINT NAME __________________________________ WHITE - OFFICE

YELLOW - CUSTOMER

PEST CONTROL

DATE

2 Yrd

SIGNATURE ________________________________ TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS (SEE REVERSE)

SPECTRUM PEST CONTROL

Serving the West Country for 40 years

Rodents, insects and all other pests humanely dealt with.

Bees re-homed if possible.

Qualified and Experienced Technician. Member of the British Pest Control Association

SEPTIC TANK EMPTYING SERVICE

T: 01258 721462 M: 07379 405080

enquiries@spectrumpestcontrol.co.uk

The same team are still providing Pete White’s friendly service

Quantum Locksmiths •24 Hour Call Out •UPVC Repairs •Key Cutting •Lock Changes •DBS Checked •No VAT

Call: 07900-196427 01258 721236 Email: info@quantumlocksmiths.co.uk

01963 370924

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Rob’s Clearance • • House, shed, and site clearance

Clive Smith Ltd.

Rubbish removed

• Recycling carried out • Good/interesting items bought for cash • Friendly and reliable

SKIP HIRE

01747 839751 or 07956 414896

SKIP HIRE Waste Transfer Note

Smiths Triangle, Fifehead, St Quinton, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2AW (Also disposal site) www.clivesmithskips.co.uk Email: clivesmithskips@hotmail.co.uk

Tel: 01258 860 166 Mobile: 07974 822243 Waste Carriers Number: CBDU112820 Permit Number: EPR/JB3101KP VAT Reg Number: 634 6316 44

Ticket No:

PLEASE NOTE

CUSTOMERS ORDERING VEHICLES OFF THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY DO SO ENTIRELY ON • No Asbestos • Do not move skip • No Plasterboard/Gypsum THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITY

IT IS DANGEROUS TO TRANSPORT AN OVERLOADED SKIP, THIS INCLUDES BOARDS TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE LOAD. THE DRIVER MAY REFUSE TO REMOVE AN OVERLOADED SKIP AND/OR AN EXTRA CHARGE WILL APPLY TO COVER COSTS.

PLEASE NOTE

Date ________________ ALL AREAS COVERED ONLY • AVAILABLE • LEVEL LOADS ALL SIZE OF SKIP PLEASE RING

CLIVE SMITH • No Fires in Skip • No Sludge • NO Fridges/ Freezers • Tyres • Gas Bottles • Toxic Solvents • Paints and Liquids

Vehicle Registration Customer

(See Condition 17 overleaf).

Driver

Address

ANYTIME

01258 860 166 or 07974 822 243 S.I.C Code: 38110

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Description

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DATE

COLLECTION

New Blackmore Vale, 21st January 2022 By signing this form I confirm I have fulfilled my duty to apply the Waste Hierarchy as required by Regulation 12 of the Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2011.

PRINT NAME __________________________________

SIGNATURE ________________________________

All Size Skips Available Full muckaway service available, small or large loads inc grab lorries Tipping facilities at our premises Sand, gravel & top soil supplied Loose or in Bulk Bags

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Trade and DIY welcome Ring for enquiries

Gillingham 01747 826107 Trusted family run business

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LOCKSMITHS & GARAGE DOORS

Sectional Doors / Roller Doors / Up and Over Side Hinged / Personnel Doors Spares & Accessories Installation / Servicing Automation / 2 into 1 Conversions Insulated Garage Doors

Now only

£895

*

for a fully fitted electric garage door.

WAS £1,354 INCLUDING VAT.

Call 01963 363782 or 01258 472830 www.dorsetgaragedoors.co.uk

COMPUTERS & TECH WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH EVERY DOOR:

Joseph Crocker Computers Custom built gaming & office PCs Desktop, laptop and mobile device diagnosis and repair General computer and IT advice

NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL

01963 23669 or 07484 690824

josephcrockercomputers.co.uk

DEREK ETHERINGTON BSc(Hons).

PC/Mac, Repairs, Networks, Websites, Tuition. Free local callout. 01963362403 07855287150 http://www.dcenet.co.uk

COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS Purchase advice, Virus Removal, New PC Setup/ Installation, Internet Connection, Upgrades, Computer/ Software Tuition Call Gregg on 01963 370713

• • • • •

FREE EXPERT MEASURING & FITTING 2 REMOTE CONTROLS ACOUSTIC & THERMAL INSULATION FREE DISPOSAL OF YOUR OLD DOOR AVAILABLE IN 21 COLOURS

Garolla garage doors are expertly made to measure in our own UK factories, they’re strong and solidly built. The electric Garolla door rolls up vertically, taking up only 8 inches inside your garage, maximising valuable space.

Give us a call today and we’ll come and measure up completely FREE of charge.

CALL US TODAY ON:

01963 530 112 MOBILE:

07537 149 128

Get connected. Stay connected.

WiFi • Email • FaceTime • WhatsApp Skype • Google • eBay • Amazon Facebook • Twitter • Instagram

R Laptop R Tablet R Smartphone R desktop PC AERIALS & Satellite Direct Repairs & Installations - 7 days per week No VAT - Prompt & Friendly Service TOM MOSS Mob: 07931 727 961 Email: tommoss50@aol.com

Vale Computers

Your local computer specialist Any computer related problem fixed: Blank screen, slow computer, upgrades, virus removal, broadband setup and data recovery.

Fixed charge repairs – no call out charge.

New and second-hand computers for sale.

MS CompTIA+ certified engineers.

Ring 01258 880442 Email: Valecomputers.2006@btinternet.com Open Hours: Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 4.30pm Sat: 9.00am to 1.00pm

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• Friendly, patient, and knowledgeable help • Keep in touch with family, friends and colleagues for free over the Internet • Sell online easily, quickly and reliably

• Buying advice, setup and installation

I’m Phil Hudson, your local tech expert and trouble-shooter. I’ll come to you and sort things out, at a time that suits you. Or you can drop off your machine at my workshop for quick, efficient care and maintenance.

Call me now on 07805 783147 New Blackmore Vale, 21st January 2022

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Use your noodle and try some warming comfort soup

By Lorraine Gibson We all know that a good, hearty soup, bursting with veg and pulses makes a perfect winter warmer. Plus there’s the added bonus that all those highly-nutritious vegetables are so good for your health.

Tradition has it that chicken noodle soup’s the ultimate tonic for the immune system, but what if you’re a vegetarian or fancy a meatfree option?

You can make still make your own version using your favourite veg and just delete the meat.

Or, try this Vegetarian Society Cookery School’s delicious take on the classic feel-good broth, using

Recipe/pic courtesy of The Vegetarian Society ingredients scientifically tested and found to be effective in reducing inflammation associated with having a cold.

Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 sticks celery, finely copped 1 small bunch fresh parsley, stalks finely chopped, leaves

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Plenty of freshly ground black pepper 25g spaghetti, dried Salt to taste

Method Put the onion, celery, parsley stalks, carrot, parsnip, swede, sweet potato, tomatoes or juice, garlic, tofu or Quorn into a large saucepan and cover with 1.75 litres (3 pints) of cold water.

Add the bay leaves, thyme or mixed herbs and season generously with black pepper.

Bring the pan to the boil and simmer on a low heat for 20 minutes.

Break the spaghetti into 5cm lengths and add to the soup, cook until tender.

Season to taste with salt.

Garnish with parsley leaves and serve.

A cauliflower cheese perfect Rebecca Vincent is a nutritionist working in Wincanton and Yeovil

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kept whole 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces ½ small parsnip, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces ⅙ small swede, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces ⅓ small sweet potato, peeled and cut into matchstick size pieces 2 large fresh tomatoes, peeled, deseeded and chopped or 150ml tomato juice 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped 30g chicken-style Quorn pieces (or firm tofu), cut into small cubes 1750ml water 2 bay leaves, dried 1 tsp thyme or mixed herbs, dried

There are lots of wonderful brassicas in season right now, but this time I’m going to focus on the delights of cauliflower, so often only used for cauliflower cheese, but capable of so much more!

Cauliflower is a great source of vitamins K, C and the B vitamins, potassium, phosphorus, and fibre, as well as boron in most cases as it doesn’t grow well in boron deficient soil.

Cauliflower is an incredibly versatile vegetable not only can it be steamed, boiled, or roasted (whole or broken into florets) which brings out a subtle nutty flavour, but with a little imagination and cunning, it can be made into a lower carbohydrate option for rice, hidden in sauces, and even made into a pizza base!

This recipe is a play on the traditional cauliflower cheese and is perfect for any picky eaters who refuse to eat vegetables, or those that just want to create a traditional looking meal (think mac and cheese, or lasagne) safe in the knowledge there’s one of their five-a-day hidden in the dish even before adding sides!

Secret Cauliflower Cheese Sauce (serves approx. 4) 1 medium head of cauliflower (broken into florets and stalk diced) 500ml of vegetable stock 120ml milk of your choice 100g of grated cheese (a mix of cheddar and parmesan is nice)

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If you are celebrating Burns’ Night on January 25 with the traditional Burns’ supper of haggis, neeps (swede) and tatties (potatoes) you may well have some leftovers.

Leftover haggis is always a welcome treat: heated until piping hot it’s delicious spread on hot toast or served as part of a cooked breakfast.

Alternatively, you could just buy a small haggis and treat yourself to a toasted sandwich for lunch or supper.

Crisp golden toast filled with haggis, neeps and tatties is bound to cheer you up on a cold winter’s day.

You will need a 70s-style toasted sandwich maker, that seals the sandwiches as they cook, for best results

Makes 2 toasties Approximately 4 rounded dessertspoons of pre-cooked haggis 1-2 level dessertspoons each of diced cooked swede 1-2 level dessertspoons of diced cooked potato Coarsely ground black pepper to taste 4 slices of bread, whichever kind you prefer but a seeded

for any picky eaters

Pinch of black pepper Optional extras: garlic, mustard, or paprika Gently cook the cauliflower in the stock until soft.

Drain the cauliflower but keep the stock.

Transfer the cauliflower to a blender, adding the milk, cheese, pepper, and around 175ml of the vegetables stock.

Blend until smooth, adding more stock if too thick.

Next month I will be opening my room in Wincanton, The Wellbeing Centre at Cole’s Yard. Alongside my nutrition services, we will be offering pilates and yoga classes, and will be hosting a selection of free taster classes and talks Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 January. Details can be found on my website and Facebook page if you’d like to come join us and meet the team.

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wholemeal works well Butter for spreading Set the toaster to heat and butter the bread. Position the bottoms in the sandwich toaster, butter side down and quickly divide the haggis between the two. Divide the potatoes and neeps in the same way, season with pepper and put the tops on,

butter side uppermost.

Toast until golden brown and the filling is piping hot: around 5-10 minutes.

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Meditations in nature: the delights of a winter walk After days of grey, the winter blue sky and icy air call me outside for a day’s walking.

My resolution to reduce my carbon footprint means that I am staying relatively close to home, walking along field margins and along the banks of the Stour. With my binoculars and camera slung over my shoulder, I couldn’t be happier.

A large flock of songbirds, including corn buntings, greenfinch, chaffinch, linnets and yellow hammers, fly along the sunlit hedgerows, tantalizingly keeping me at a distance; their winter plumage iridescent in the bright light.

Nearing the river, silvery flickers in the sky alert me to a deceit of lapwings flashing dark and white against the blue as they swirl and curl to defeat the sparrowhawk that has raised them from their feeding ground. It is so pleasing to see lapwing here, as they have become

a rare sight. Strolling on, I contemplate their sad decline.

Down by the waterside, there are three cormorants, regally perched on top of a brook alder with their wings outstretched like pterodactyls. I love these iconic water birds. They sit with their wings open like this in order to dry out their feathers, which are not as water repellent as most birds, thus allowing them to dive deeper for longer.

At first glance, they are not the prettiest of creatures, but close up, they are exquisite, with emerald-green eyes, a white throat, and a yellow bill.

Coincidentally, cormorants have one of the longest fossil records of all birds and have existed for 100 million years.

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Heading for home as the sun sets, I feel so uplifted having seen so many beautiful birds on this local winter walk.

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Change your life with a New Year resolution It’s a tradition to make promises/pledges at the beginning of a New Year.

We often tell ourselves and others that we are going to make changes in our lifestyle to improve our health – but in doing this most people are referring to their physical, not psychological, wellbeing.

We need to realise that looking after and improving our mental health is as important as our physical health, because they are intrinsically linked and both have a huge influence on the other. Very often we try to change the external things in our life; rather than look at what’s going on internally.

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We might be too impatient, rigid, selfish, critical, judgemental, controlling, intolerant, jealous, prejudice or we might lack confidence, be insecure, suffer from anxiety, have a track record of unhappy relationships and/ or difficult family dynamics etc. Likewise, many people can just feel overwhelmed by the pace of life, or may feel their life has no meaning, direction or purpose.

Throughout our lives we take in masses of information; whether it be from our parents, teachers, family members, friends and others we encounter or situations we’ve found ourselves in. We all have different experiences and events in life; some are pleasant; others not so. To a greater or lesser extent, most of us will have some trauma to

deal with during our lifetime which can result in hurt, fear, disappointments, anger, sorrow etc - all of which can manifest themselves in a myriad of mental health problems. Some can be severe, others not so much.

By ourselves it’s often difficult to know what we need to change and how to go about it; plus it’s a lot harder doing it on one’s own.

For some, just talking can be a relief and dramatically reduce stress and symptoms, whereas others may need more in-depth professional support. Facing our fears and healing our emotional pain allows us to grow and can be incredibly empowering; as can identifying the things that don’t serve us well and learning new ways to cope with everyday life.

To most of us, life is a precious gift. There is so much to understand and explore about ourselves and

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one another, that being in a rut and not developing cognitively, emotionally and behaviourally is a massive waste of an opportunity.

Life is for living and to be enjoyed but usually we are the ones that make it arduous and complicated; however with a little guidance and a will to change we can reap some great rewards from our brief existence on this incredible planet. So I challenge you to make a new year’s resolution to work on your Mental Health in 2022 if you really want to live a more fulfilling and prosperous life?!

Contentment, peace and love are certainly attainable, but they nearly always come from within.

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Why do we resist change so much?

January is when we are encouraged to embrace change, create new habits and new versions of our lives. I have views on the wisdom of attempting this now but all I will say here is if you are attempting to create new ways of living through new year resolutions, make them small changes.

Sustainable, absorbable, manageable changes. And quite frankly if you are still sticking with your new year’s resolutions at this stage of January, take a very big bow!

We know we are creatures of habit. We like our routines and what we are familiar with which is why we often find change on any level unwelcome. Why? Our brains respond to

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repeated stimuli by forming a neurological pathway and each time we repeat that action, whatever it is, the pathway becomes reinforced and stronger. It becomes the pathway of least resistance to the point of becoming our unconscious response.

When change comes along we have to make the superhuman effort to create a new pathway and start all over again, in unknown territory. Change takes us to the fear of the unknown and that is governed largely by our imagination.

Here’s where we can help ourselves when faced with change in any part of our lives. Acknowledging the inevitable response outlined above is the first step but

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then consciously being more open to change, with a more positive and ‘let’s see how this goes’ attitude, a willingness to give the new way a go will immediately make the transition easier.

Not worrying about what might happen, how it might be different but going into this new ‘thing’ - whatever it is, with an open mind, without expectations.

Dealing with the result as it happens rather than worrying about it before it exists.

Before you know it, the new will be the familiar and then, in time, it will be the reinforced pathway in our brains. As I said at the beginning, we are more likely to succeed in making a change to our lives if that

change is small, absorbable and manageable. So, if you are faced with a big change – let’s say leaving home – break it down into small parts rather than one big challenge. Make each aspect of carrying out that change in your life more easily achieved. More on this next time.

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Yeovil Art Group’s new year exhibition The Gallery at the Octagon Theatre, Yeovil, is currently hosting a New Year Exhibition of paintings and drawings by talented local amateur artists.

With some 45 framed works of art displayed in the theatre’s café and bar and a further 68 unframed works available for sale, the exhibition will form a stunning additional attraction for theatregoers.

The exhibition is open each weekday afternoon from 1-4pm and every performance evening until February 15.

‘Goodacre Lake’, graphite drawing by Lynne Harvey of Yeovil Art Group Admission is free.

The Mayor of Yeovil, Mrs The Yeovil Art Group can art sessions. Members them a chance to show their Evie Potts-Jones was given count a wide mixture of can also attend regular paintings and maybe sell a tour of the paintings ages and genders and all workshops and instructive them. by exhibition organiser levels of skills amongst its critiques by professional Further information on Elizabeth Webster and was membership. The group artists as well as occasional the group can be obtained fascinated by the range of meets once a week for field trips. Two or three from their website: www. talents on show. popular and relaxed general exhibitions each year give yeovilartgroup.com

New category added to YCAA writing competition

By Faith Ekersall A new ‘Children and Young Adult Novel’ category has been added to the Yeovil International Literary Prize competition, which is now open for entries.

Run by Yeovil Community Arts Association, the prize is in its 19th year and continues to attract more entries each year from accomplished and aspiring wordsmiths around the world.

The ‘Children’s and Young Adult Novel’ category joins existing prizes for novels, short stories, poetry and ‘Writing without Restriction’. To enter the new category, writers must provide a 500-word synopsis and the first 3000 words of their book. They also have the option to include an illustration with their entry.

Winners will receive cash prizes and be invited to present their work at a special showcase event as part of the Yeovil

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Literary Festival. All the money raised through entry fees supports talented youngsters in south Somerset training for careers in the performing and creative arts, said YCAA chair, Liz Pike.

“The high quality and creativity shown in books for children and young people is incredible, so we’re delighted to be able to introduce a new award for this important genre,” she said.

“A love of words and stories often begins with the books we enjoyed as children and it takes a special talent to write for this – often very discerning – audience. We’re hope that this new competition category will enable us to highlight excellence in this field, as we already do in poetry, short story and novel-writing.”

Entries are open until May 31. For details of entry requirements, past winners, and rules, see www.yeovilprize. co.uk. Winners will be announced in the autumn.

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The glamour of abstracts Munro Wright, the founder of the new 21st century art genre ‘Abstract Spiritualism’, will be exhibiting a stunning collection of paintings in February. This genre is distinctively different from the art genre ‘Abstract Expressionism’ in that ‘Abstract Expressionism’ seeks to convey visually attitudes and emotions so as to elicit an emotional response from viewers, whereas ‘Abstract Spiritualism’ seeks to convey visually the unseen and unknown yet intuitively-felt spiritual aspects of life.

Inspiration for Munro’s work comes from the various spirit forces which he believes are The present in our everyday lives.

Munro describes himself Let us entertain you! as “the mere technician who applies the paints to 60s & 70s music, the canvas”. He describes the process of ‘Abstract 07922 506765 as being or 07976 792421 Spiritualism’ “technically well-painted with

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depth and perspective just like figurative paintings painted by graphic illustrators” but different to ‘Expressionism’ in that “it must not and does not contain any figurative imagery”.

In that respect, ‘Abstract Spiritualism’ “is the purest form of abstract painting”. On leaving school, Munro Wright enrolled at art college for seven years, combining his art studies with his work as a textile designer in the manufacturing industry.

Visitors to Fisherton Mill will be able to view some of the very latest thought-provoking abstract paintings being produced in the world today and in doing so may experience a spiritual revelation too.

The exhibition runs from Saturday, February 12 until Saturday, March 12.

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An exciting new band are set to tour to Dorset in early February.

Collectively bringing together over 30 years of experience, Loshn are an exciting collaboration between some of the UK’s most established and acclaimed Klezmer musicians and the next generation of Klezmorim.

Fiddle player Anna Lowenstein and clarinetist John McNaughton are joined on accordion by Susi Evans, best-known as the clarinetist from She’koykh and The London Klezmer Quartet, who have previously enjoyed sell-out tours with Artsreach.

Now these outstanding musicians come together as Loshn – a

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trio performing intimate, chamber music style Klezmer which explores the traditional music of Jewish Culture.

Artsreach Co-Director Yvonne Gallimore said, “Anytime we have toured a klezmer band in Dorset, be it She’Koyokh or The London Klezmer quarter, audiences have flocked to hear them perform. We are so excited to present a new Klezmer group this spring, and look forward

to welcoming Susi back as part of a new ensemble” See this outstanding trio as they tour to Broadwindsor Comrades Hall (01308 867252) on Friday February 4, Buckland Newton Village Hall (01300 345455) on Saturday, February 5 and Shillingstone Portman Hall (01258 860319) on Sunday, February 6. Further information and tickets are available online at www. artsreach.co.uk

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A time traveller’s life Utilising spoken word, puppetry and a fully working time machine, HG Wells’ classic Victorian sci-fi novel has been transformed into a neon-electro adventure for the entire family

by East Anglian-based theatre company, The Keeper’s Daughter.

An eccentric Victorian inventor travels into the planet’s distant future, where he discovers an idyllic garden-earth and peaceful inhabitants. But when his time machine disappears he is forced to confront the true fate of humanity’s future and must overcome a subterranean horror in a desperate escape back to his own time…

Catch the Time Traveller as he visits Sixpenny Handley Village Hall (01725 552812) on Friday, February 11 and Winterborne Stickland Village Hall (01258 880920) on Saturday February 12.

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COUNT ARTHUR STRONG: AND THIS IS ME!

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Snowdrops at Springhead this spring As part of the Shaftesbury Snowdrop Festival, Springhead will be opening its gardens to the public every weekday in February between 11am and 3pm so people can come and enjoy the fabulous displays of snowdrops in the lakeside gardens. The gardens will also be open on the weekend of 12 and 13 February between 11am and 3pm.

Entry is free (although donations will be welcome). Dogs on leads are permitted.

Unfortunately, due to the current situation regarding Covid we do not have the staff to run a refreshments café.

Springhead’s gardens are located on Mill Street in Fontmell Magna (SP7 0NU) four miles south of Shaftesbury on the A350.

For more information see: www.springheadtrust.org.uk

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Mindful cafes offer more than just a cup of tea Do you or someone you love live with memory loss dementia? If so, a warm welcome awaits you at Mindful Cafes. You can have fun, socialise and benefit from the support of this friendly group Mindful support those with memory loss or dementia across North Dorset. They offer a combination of regular cafes and activities for all to enjoy –these are held in both Gillingham and Stalbridge At Mindful’s cafes you get more than just a cup of tea and a chat.As well as quizzes and games, Mindful organise regular singsongs, whilst recently the cafes have had visitors from alpacas, a chinchilla, millipede, milk snake and barn owl!

Ample parking is always available at Mindful meeting locations and they can arrange transport. For more information or just an informal chat contact Barbara on 07910 663393 or email Barbara.turnbull@talktalk.net

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Ask the vet…

Dogs are not small humans!

We love our dogs as members of our families and we sometimes forget that they are not human. They do, however, differ from humans in terms of their health and their behaviour, in some aspects quite markedly.

Just because we can eat something doesn’t mean that dogs can eat the same.

Chocolate, onions and raisins can all be toxic and should be avoided. Xylitol is a common sweetener and sugar replacer in sweets and chewing gum and can cause dangerously low levels of blood glucose and liver failure.

Drugs which are safe and beneficial to us may be fatal to dogs. A single 200mg ibuprofen tablet can be toxic to a 4kg dog causing

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intestinal bleeding. Even drugs which are useful in dogs often need significantly lower doses due to their smaller body size and it can be easy to cause toxicity if dogs are given or accidentally eat human medication.

Dogs use different innate body language to humans.

For instance we smile to show friendliness. A smile involves parting your lips and showing your teeth – in dog language this is seen as snarling which is a display of aggression.

Dogs which have been raised with people have usually learnt to recognise a

smile as a positive response (and some may even copy it!) but those unused to people can find a smile threatening. Holding eye contact in the dog world is another aggressive dominant behaviour but we often stare at and hold eye contact with dogs assuming they are interacting with us. However this may be seen as a threat particularly by a nervous dog.

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Dogs do not have the same social rules as us. While dogs may learn via training what we do and do not want them to do they do not understand why these behaviours are required, simply that they receive a positive response for something we want them to do. A dog which looks guilty when found with a chewed shoe is simply showing submissive behaviour because he recognises that your angry body language is associated with previous negative experiences, and he is attempting to prevent you from directing your anger at him – he does not, however, understand why you are angry.

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LABRADOR PUPPIES for sale,wormed up to date. Microchipped, both parents hip eye and elbow tested and both can be seen,parents are kc registered and have very good temperaments Tel 07800 755862 TWO REMAINING PEDIGREE LABRADOR Retriever puppies for sale from a litter of five: one male, one female, both yellow. Five generation Kennel Club pedigree available.

Mother with good hip and elbow scores; first vaccinations given.

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Pets LOST AND FOUND AND REHOMING

New year, new home These cats at the Blandford and Sturminster Newton Branch Cats Protection are all looking for new homes, can you help?: Milly (11) tabby/ white is a timid, fluffy girl looking for a quiet home with no children Can you give a home to Milly?

Pepper (1) is a tortie who’s a sweet but very lively girl looking for a home in safe location with no small children Dora (18mths) - a sweet b/w girl needs a stress-free home with someone who is there most of day.

Lost cats: This is their most recent lost cat - please check their Facebook page or give them a call Gillingham - Black 6-mth male kitten missing since 17/12 Found cats: If you are regularly seeing a cat in your garden or down your street that you don’t think has an owner please give them a call- it might be a lost and could be reunited with its owner.

Tarrant Rushton - Black cat, been around since Christmas.

Cats Protection are still offering neutering and micro-chipping for £5 in postcode areas DT10, DT11, SP5, SP7, BH21 and now also in SP8 call 01258 268695 Or Dora?

BEHAVIOUR TIPS Helen Taylor BSc (Hons) is a qualified, accredited behaviourist and is a Certified Clinical Animal Behaviourist and a Registered Practitioner with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council and is a member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (no 881). help@helentaylordorset.co.uk www.helentaylordorset.co.uk.

In this series of short articles Helen offers bitesize tips on training your dog using effective, safe and humane methods.

Tip #7 Growly? Most people’s response to a dog that growls, snaps or nips is to reprimand or punish, or to ignore it and continue. This is the worst possible thing to do. The purpose of “aggression” is to get rid of a perceived threat. This may be a threat to the dog himself or to something he values such as a person, dog, location, food source etc. Dogs will start with non-aggressive signals if they are uncomfortable. If these are missed or ignored and the “thing” continues to happen, most dogs will progress to some form of aggression. He is saying “I’m very uncomfortable, please don’t make me bite you”. If you punish a dog for growling, not only are you ignoring the real problem (the fact that the dog is feeling threatened by something – something he now hates even more as it’s associated with punishment). But worst of all, it may also teach him to suppress his warnings to avoid the punishment. So now you have a dog that gives no warnings that he is uncomfortable - until he can take it no more and bites (without warning).

Next issue: So what should you do?

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Sport

Yeovil Golf Club annual awards

By Kye Harman

Trevor MacDonald Trophy Eighty-four-year-old Brian MacDonald nr was a guest at this year’s Yeovil Golf Club’s Senior Chrtistmas Lunch.

His attendance was to present the Claret Jug in memory of his son’s contribution in organising the Monday competitions alongside another Yeovil stalwart, George Scott.

Trevor sadly passed away in 2018 at the age of 57 following a long illness but his support for the Monday competitions remains so warmly remembered by the club’s Senior Members that it was decided to name a new trophy in his honour.

The honour of being the first winner of this new trophy fell to Andy Sinclair who said, “I was so touched to receive

the trophy from Brian, and I think that naming the claret jug after his son Trevor is a marvellous way of ensuring that the latter’s work for us seniors lives on in the annals of Steve Upton Richard Yeovil Golf Club.”

Senior Golfer of Polson winner Andy was also the Year of the nett presented with the championship Bill Moulding Statuette. salver The climax of the his name was announced. presentation ceremony was Jim Paterson received the the announcement of the accolade of winning the 2021 Senior Golfer of the Year, which this year went to Order of Merit for the most consistent performances in Steve Upton for his ongoing senior competitions during support for the senior friendly team matches. It was 2021. Sadly, Colin Leach the winner of the Senior an award that caught him completely by surprise as he Championship was unable was busy taking photos of all to attend to receive the the other prize winners when gross championship salver.

Andy Sinclair winner of the Trevor MacDonald Trophy Richard Polson, the winner of the corresponding nett championship salver, was however there to receive his trophy and join the numerous other trophy recipients as they reflected on and celebrated their 2021 achievements.

Blandford United appoint new manager

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Blandford United have announced the appointment of David Walsh as First Team Manager and Simon Leney as Assistant Manager.

David has a strong coaching career with spells at AFC Bournemouth, Wimborne Town and Shaftesbury and is currently helping Romsey u23 as well as coaching for Chelsea development. Simon Leney (Assistant Manager) knows the Blandford set up and recently worked with Dave at Shaftesbury.

Dave explained his reason for taking the job with Blandford: “Blandford are a good club, I had a good chat with the board and the committee. Their vision matches my own personal ambitions.

“I presented ideas and our ideas matched. It came about with my assistant Simon, he knew a few people there. Me and Simon worked well together at Shaftesbury when I did the reserves for a little period of time. It was good that me and Simon have found a job to work together in.”

The club expect to make announcements on additional coaching staff in the near future as the club continue to push on.

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Terrific effort from Trevis for North Dorset RFC

Bridport versus North Dorset Men

North Dorset travelled to Bridport for Saturday’s match, which began in torrential rain. Dorset attacked from the kickoff and were awarded a scrum five metres from the Bridport line, which resulted in a pushover try scored by Charlie Jobling and converted by Sam Jones 0-7. The rest of the first half flowed back and forth, the ball like a bar of soap and the ground like a skid patch, with both sides unable to score.

The coach’s half-time chat must have been inspiring, coupled with a break in the rain, and Dorset scored three tries in quick succession (one from Adam Trevis and two from Robbie Sampson), all converted by Sam Jones 0-28. This rallied Bridport, and they put pressure on Dorset’s line but were held

out by good defence. As the rain made an unwelcome return, Dorset finally broke out of their half, allowing Tom Ashfield to score in the corner, but Sam Jones could not convert.

The final score was 0-33. An excellent result in atrocious conditions. The home crowd were in good humour, hospitable and joined in the applause for the Dorset Coaches`display of mud sliding.

North Dorset Colts 39 - Salisbury 0 ND Colts impressively maintained their unbeaten record.

Try Scorers: Thomas Johnson, Will Robinson x 4, Will Primrose. POTM Jake King North Dorset u16s 29 - Wimborne u16s 39

East Dorset Dockers are lambs to the slaughter North Dorset 48 – 10 East Dorset Dockers

On Saturday, January 15 North Dorset welcomed East Dorset Dockers to Slaughtergate. Both sides were probing for the first 10 minutes of the game, trying to find weak spots in their opposition until North Dorset were awarded a penalty on the halfway line. From the kick, North Dorset were fast up, claimed the ball. Following an excellent passing movement, Charlie Jobling put Jake Cannings away with a beautiful, after several side steps and a change of direction Cannings ran in under the posts. Sam Jones duly converted 7-0.

Soon after North Dorset forwards drove over the Dockers line with Adam Trevis claiming the try and Sam Jones the conversion, 14-0. East Dorset rallied to score a try from a quickly taken penalty but couldn’t convert. However, the Dockers’ pressure on the Dorset line persisted, and a grubber kick through was hotly contested, won by North Dorset, who managed to touch down. This galvanised North Dorset into action, and with another forward attack on East Dorset`s line Henry Barron claimed the try, which wasn’t converted.

Next, North Dorset stole a lineout, and Adam Trevis scored in the corner - again unconverted 24-5. Following this, North Dorset put together an excellent inter-passing movement leading to a try from Charlie Jobling and conversion by Sam Jones, bringing the halftime score to 31-5.

The second half began with Dockers scoring an unconverted try in the corner 31-10. North Dorset immediately responded

by Tom Green scoring from a quick penalty. The match at this stage became a little disjointed with several stoppages for injuries and both teams having to make changes.

However, North Dorset piled on the pressure on a tiring East Dorset pack, and Sean Perry made a searing break to score a beautiful try converted by Sam Jones 43-10. The final move of the match saw Tom Ashfield score in the corner, unconverted, which brought the final score to 48-10.

Gritchie Brewing Company Player of the Match - Henry Barron The Dorset 2nds (The Badgers) were also playing at home and proved far too strong for Salisbury 3rds, winning 66-0, giving the club a very good day at the office!

U14s starting the year on a high Bridport U14s 15 - 51 North Dorset U14s It was a game of two halves at the under 14s first match of 2022.

It took the boys a little while to wake up, but they showed their proper form once they got going. The game started with an early try from Bridport, but Will Hoskins scored North Dorset's first try from their first competitive line out shortly after. By the end of the first half, the score was even, with both teams having scored three tries.

Kit Dixon scored the team's second try and, after an excellent tackle from Rares Nicoara, Sam Barnes scored North Dorset's third.

By the second half and playing the U14 rules for

the first time, the boys were wide awake and showed Bridport what they were made of. Ben Mitchell scored the first try of the half, and to make things even better, a brilliant conversion from Sam Barnes added the two points. After a brilliant run, Sid scored the team's fifth try, and Alex Hodges supported his team by doing some intelligent runs and pushing through the Bridport defence. As Sam Barnes and Kit Dixon scored two more tries, the boys were on fire. Thanks to a superb catch from Cass Tatman, Flynn Webber scored the penultimate try.

Rares sealed the victory with a brilliant run and scored the final try.

Overall, the result was 15-51 to North Dorset.

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By Faith Ekersall Two-way traffic lights will appear between the Lodden Bridge and the Cole Street Lane junction in Gillingham on Monday, February 14 as contractors gear up for the next phase of the town’s southern expansion.

Construction of the Principal Street – a 1.3km-long residential road to support the Gillingham southern expansion – started in August 2021, and work is now needed to tie its western end into the B3092, said Dorset Council.

The new junction will require northbound traffic heading towards Gillingham on the B3092 to give way to vehicles.

The southbound flow of traffic leaving Gillingham on the B3092 will seamlessly join the Principal Street or have a dedicated right turn lane to continue onto the B3092.

From Tuesday, March 1, this section of road will be fully closed to all vehicles for around six weeks.

A spokesman said: “Due to the nature of the work taking place, it’s not possible to keep the road open. A 300mm difference in the finished road levels means the existing B3092 needs to be reconstructed to join the new road – with up to 90cm of depth set to be dug out. Protective utility WANTED 4x4 Toyota, Honda, Volvo, Land Rover etc, been standing, can repair MOT for farm run around. 07740 378644 MOTORBIKES WANTED Non runners and Unwanted Phone Keith on 07966 213344

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Motoring

in Gillingham tubes (ducts) are being installed under the road and overhead electricity poles are being relocated, along with BT poles.”

A signed diversion route will direct drivers to use the A30 and travel via Shaftesbury to reach their destination; B3092 – A30 – B3081 – B3092.

Additionally, a 3.5tonne weight limit (except for access) is planned for Cole Street Lane during the road closure to help reduce disruption and minimise rat running.

Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment, Ray Bryan said: “We appreciate the disruption this will have on residents and businesses over the next two months, but there is no other way to complete this work and it’s the best time of year to carry it out due to lower traffic flows.

“Please follow the diversion route, as local lanes will not be suitable for many vehicles and Cole Street Lane is already busier than usual as it is being used by construction workers to access the site offices and is the route for egressing site traffic.

“Our contractor, Hanson, is monitoring debris on roads from construction traffic and will be carrying out sweeping as necessary.”

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2011 (11) Audi A3 Cabriolet 1.6TDi Technik Convertible 2dr. 105bhp, diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, £30 yearly road tax, upto 65mpg economy, electric folding soft top roof, parking sensors, air con, alloys, 101,800 miles............................................£5650 2018 (18) Fiat 500 1.2 Lounge 3dr. 69bhp, petrol, 5 speed manual gearbox, lovely retro looking car, sunroof, bluetooth, parking sensors, hill start assist, cruise control, touch screen, 60mpg, 20,900 miles ....................................................................£8650 2009 (09) Ford Fusion 1.6 Plus Estate 5dr. 100bhp, petrol, 5 speed manual gearbox, large boot with a low loading edge, flat folding seats, auto activation lights & wipers, heated front screen, air con, new cambelt, 51,300 miles.....................................£3650 2013 (13) Honda Civic 1.8 Vtec ES 5dr. 140bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, parking sensors, reverse camera, bluetooth, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, lovely low mileage example with only 40,600 miles ......................................................£8650 2019 (19) Hyundai i30N 2.0T-GDi N-Performance 5dr. 275bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, warranty until March 2024, heated partial leather seats, heated steering wheel, sat nav, parking sensors, reverse camera, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, bluetooth, hill start assist, lane keeping aid, pre-collision assist, sign recognition, 17,500 miles .....................................................................................................£25250 2017 (66) Jaguar XF 2.0TD R-Sport Automatic 4dr. 180bhp, diesel, 8 speed automatic gearbox, £30 yearly road tax & upto 65mpg, touch screen, sat nav, leather, heated seats, heated steering wheel, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, lane keeping aid, sign recognition, parking sensors, bluetooth, stunning car, 121,100 miles, full Jaguar history ...........................................................................................................................£13450 2016 (66) Mazda 6 Sport Nav 2.2TD Tourer Estate 5dr. 150bhp, diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, luxurious & spacious estate, leather, heated seats, touch screen, sat nav, parking sensors, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, hill start assist, bluetooth, only £30 a year road tax, upto 64mpg economy, 75,000 miles .................................£12650 2013 (13) Mini Hatch 1.6 Cooper Sport Chili 3dr. 122bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, air conditioning, alloys, auto activation lights & wipers, hill start assist, bluetooth, 92,100 miles .......................................................................................£6250

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2015 (64) Nissan Juke 1.2 Tekna SUV 5dr. 115bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, heated leather seats, sat nav, touch screen, reverse camera, auto lights & wipers, cruise control, bluetooth, great looking small SUV with low mileage, great performance, upto 50mpg economy, only 40,800 miles ....................................................................£9650 2000 (X) Saab 9-5 2.3T SE Automatic Saloon 4dr. 170bhp, petrol, 4 speed automatic, borderline classic with luxury & performance, leather, heated seats, last owner for 15 years, fully documented history with only 63,300 miles .......................................£2250 2015 (65) Suzuki Swift 1.6 Sport + Nav 5dr. 134bhp, petrol, 6 speed manual gearbox, sat nav, bluetooth, cruise control, climate control, touch screen, keyless entry system, Sport exterior styling package, 70,800 miles ..........................................£7850 2013 (13) Vauxhall Adam 1.2 Jam 3dr. 70bhp, petrol, 5 speed manual gearbox, great looking small car with air con, alloys, cruise control, hill start assist, bluetooth, only £30 a year road tax, upto 56mpg economy, 53,100 miles ...........................................£5750

COMMERCIAL'S 2016 (16) Ford Ranger 3.2TDCi Limited Double Cab 4x4 Pickup 4dr. 200bhp, diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, rear canopy, leather, heated seats, parking sensors, cruise control, touch screen, bluetooth, switchable 2 / 4 wheel drive, high & low ratios, hill descent control, auto lights & wipers, heated front screen, NO VAT to pay, 68,300 miles ...........................................................................................................................£17950 2018 (18) Nissan Navara 2.3DCi Tekna Double Cab 4x4 Pickup 4dr. 190bhp, diesel, 6 speed manual gearbox, sat nav, leather, heated seats, reverse camera, park sensors, rear canopy, cruise control, auto lights & wipers, touch screen, bluetooth, hill descent control, 2 / 4 wheel drive, high & low ratios, 129,500 miles...£15000 + VAT = £18000 2015 (15) Volkswagen Caddy Maxi 1.6TDi Highline C20 LWB Van. 102bhp, diesel, 5 speed manual gearbox, touch screen, sat nav, park sensors, cruise, A/C, alloys, bluetooth, cambelt replaced, NO VAT to pay, 49,600 miles .................................£13350

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Finalists named for the Dorset Tourism Awards

By Andrew Diprose Start putting the champers on ice! A total of 54 finalists have been announced for the 2021/22 Dorset Tourism Awards including nine from the New Blackmore Vale area.

They range from hotels, guest houses and restaurants to campsites, cafés and holiday parks.

All are now waiting with eager anticipation for awards day on Thursday, February 10. That’s when they’ll learn whether they’ve won Gold, Silver, Bronze or a Special award. A further eight receive Commended status. The ninth year of the competition has seen many tourism businesses coping with ever-changing challenges. However, organisers say the focus on excellence, innovation and resilience has remained as relevant as ever.

Deborah Heather, of headline sponsors Quality in Tourism, said: “The 2021/22 awards in Dorset filled me with happiness and hope. The achievements and positivity of the operators was truly inspiring. I can’t wait to see what they have in store for this year and wish them all the best for 2022.”

Amanda Park, Tourism Development Manager, Visit Dorset, said: “We are delighted to support the awards which celebrate the variety and quality of tourism businesses across Dorset and showcase their hard work and achievements. As sponsor of the New Business category it is fantastic to see the industry continue to grow and develop despite the difficulties of the last two years.

“Congratulations to all the finalists and good luck!”

Awards organiser Robin Barker, of Services for Tourism, added: “Despite everything that has been thrown at them, the awards once again demonstrate the quality, innovation and resilience of leading tourism businesses.

“Many congratulations to you all.”

Experience Of The Year (Active Or Learning) sponsored by Saffery Champness Finalists l All Hallows’ Farmhouse Cookery School, Wimborne St Giles l Jurassic Coast Guides, Milborne St Andrew Glamping Business Of The Year Finalists l At Goathill Farm, Sherborne l Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster New Tourism Business Award sponsored by Visit Dorset Finalists l At Goathill Farm, Sherborne Pub Of The Year, sponsored by Dorset Food and Drink Finalists l The Acorn Inn, Evershot l The Cross Keys, Sherborne l The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury Small Hotel Of The Year sponsored by Clockwork Marketing Finalists l The Grange at Oborne, Sherborne l The Grosvenor Arms, Shaftesbury dorsettourismawards.org.uk

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2021/22 Dorset Tourism Awards Finalists and Commended from The New Blackmore Vale Area include: Café/Tearoom Of The Year sponsored by Clipper Finalists l Tangerine Café and Gallery, Beaminster Ethical, Responsible and Sustainable Tourism Award sponsored by Bournemouth Water Finalists l Dorset Forest Garden Glamping, Beaminster

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ARE YOU PREPARED TO PAY FOR LATER LIFE CARE? Local financial expert, Peter Harding, explains why it’s important to plan ahead and make proper provision to pay for Long Term Care.

Almost half the UK’s population believes that if they need social care, it will be funded by the NHS: according to research conducted by the Local Government Association in 2018, 44% of people think – wrongly – that the health service will pay for their care home costs or in-home care.

How much could you pay?

The reality is that most of us will have to foot the bill for our care when the time comes, should we need it.

What’s more, those costs are frequently much higher than many people expect. For example, the average annual cost of a standard residential care home in the UK is £34,000, while for more specialised nursing care, it’s around £48,000 on average.

Source: Payingforcare.org, 2020 (Based on Laing & Buisson 2020 report)

The cap on care costs.

It’s important to make sure that people do not fall foul of any misconceptions when it comes to paying for social care. Also, when the cap on care costs comes in, as announced by the government last year, this is more complex than it seems, and while it will help towards limiting some of the costs it won’t alleviate all of them.

It’s therefore likely that many of us will have to face up to making financial provision for our own care, particularly as we’re living longer as a society, thus increasing our chances of needing support in older age.

Don’t leave it too late.

Whatever your situation, the most important thing to do is to speak to a financial adviser, particularly as the rules about who pays for what are so complex, not to mention regional variations and what’s likely to happen in the future as the government implements its new policy.

To receive a complimentary guide covering Long Term Care Planning, Retirement Planning or Inheritance Tax Planning, contact Peter Harding Wealth Management on 01202 830730 or email peterhardingwm@sjpp.co.uk Peter Harding Wealth Management is a trading name of Peter Harding Practice Ltd.

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Recruitment THE FINE FOOD COMPANY, Wincanton require: Part-time Nights Warehouse Operative assisting in warehouse, preparing orders. Sunday-Friday Appx 20 hours pw . Warehouse Operative (Days), unloading deliveries and associated tasks. Forklift licence required. Appx 37.5 hours pw. Email careers@finefoodco.co.uk or call 01963 828304.

FREE ACCOMMODATION, 2 minutes walk from Shaftesbury Town hall, in return for light duties and companionship for a senior lady, working artist, who drives. No Carer/nursing duties needed. Lovely home with a friendly dog and cat. Applicants must be DBS checked, have good references.

Cleaner and gardener already employed.

Please email clarecw2407@icloud.com

The Luccombe Hub is recruiting for an

SEN Teacher – Maths & English up to KS3 Hours: TBC Salary: Competitive, to be agreed based on qualifications and experience.

Location: Milton Abbas, Dorset Recruitment closing date: 11th February 2022 The Luccombe Hub is a therapeutic alternative education provider in Milton Abbas for ages 8-18.

We are seeking a capable Maths & English teacher to assist with the development of our current curriculum and provide engaging learning for KS2-3. The ideal candidate would have experience supporting and engaging learners with a range of SEN. For more information and/or to request an application form with job specification call 07930226886 or email: Office@Luccombehub.com This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References and an enhanced DBS check will be required.

Team Administrator – Band 3 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Administrator to join the Sherborne Integrated Community Rehabilitation Team based at The Yeatman Hospital.

We are a busy, dynamic and hard-working team who are looking for a highly organised, efficient administrator with excellent communication skills to come and support us.

The role is demanding and varied and we are looking for someone with good all-round administration experience, proven organisational skills and an ability to work well under pressure, both using your own initiative and as an important member of the team.

If you are a kind, empathetic individual, committed to helping others, we’d love to hear from you. To apply for this role, please visit https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/ and search for vacancy reference 152-C257.21B Informal enquiries welcome. Please contact Janine Duffett (ICRT Lead) on 01305 361549 / j.duffett@nhs.net

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GILLINGHAM SCHOOL, DORSET Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QP

https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive - 1,760 on roll including 370 in the Sixth Form

SENIOR I.T. TECHNICIAN (full-time) £22,183 – £25,991 per annum depending upon experience

Required to start as soon as possible, an IT Technician to join the team providing crucial IT support, maintenance and development planning across our large, vibrant and supportive school. We are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced person who has plenty of IT knowledge and is comfortable with a variety of hardware and software to ensure the smooth running of our IT systems and services. This role is a fantastic opportunity to be involved in a wide variety of tasks alongside general IT support for students and staff. This could include areas such as hardware maintenance, network management, website development, software deployment and audio-visual support.

The successful candidate will also understand the need to continually develop and update their knowledge and skills.

Gillingham is an ambitious and happy school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a special ethos both amongst students and staff. Closing date 31st January 2022.

Please apply on line via the school web-site (https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk).

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions.

We look forward to receiving an application from you.

GILLINGHAM SCHOOL, DORSET Hardings Lane, Gillingham, Dorset SP8 4QP

https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk 11-19 Mixed Comprehensive - 1,760 on roll including 370 in the Sixth Form

FRONTLINE I.T. TECHNICIAN (full-time) £19,698 – £20,903 per annum depending upon experience

Required to start as soon as possible, a Frontline IT Technician to join the team providing crucial IT support and maintenance across our large, vibrant and supportive school. We are seeking an enthusiastic, person who has a keen interest in IT and is looking to gain experience with a variety of hardware and software to ensure the smooth running of our IT systems and services. This role is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience and training in a wide variety of tasks alongside general IT support for students and staff. This could include areas such as hardware maintenance, network management, website development, software deployment and audio-visual support.

Whilst no technical qualifications will be required these will be advantageous.

The successful candidate will be passionate about IT and be looking to learn and develop within this sector.

Gillingham is an ambitious and happy school which offers excellent resources, outstanding facilities and a special ethos both amongst students and staff. Closing date 31st January 2022.

Please apply on line via the school web-site (https://www.gillingham-dorset.co.uk).

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and will require the disclosure of any criminal convictions.

We look forward to receiving an application from you.

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KING’S, BRUTON AND HAZLEGROVE PREP SCHOOL, SPARKFORD We are recruiting

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We are currently looking to fill the following full time and term time positions.

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Maintenance Team Members:

Able to demonstrate a high level of practical competence and understanding, and display a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.

This is a full time position. Driving licence required.

Grounds Person:

You will be joining a hardworking and happy team who always strive to deliver the best. This is a full time position. Driving licence required.

Minibus Drivers:

We seek friendly and personable Minibus Drivers with a clean D1 Licence working part-time, term time only.

Day Cleaner:

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking cleaner to join our team. Working 3.5 hours per day, Monday-Friday and 2 hours one Saturday in every two, during term time.

HAZELGROVE PREP SCHOOL, SPARKFORD Pre-Prep Secretary:

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, hardworking and committed member of our Pre-Prep team. The successful candidate will be highly organised with an eye for detail, together with excellent interpersonal skills. This is term time, working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

Evening Cleaner:

We are seeking a reliable, hardworking cleaner to join our team. This is part time, working 3 hours per evening, Monday-Friday during term time.

Please visit www.kingsbruton.com/about-us/vacancies and www.hazelgrove.co.uk/about/staff-vacancies for further information and an Application Form.

Any queries please call HR on 01749 814316

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Recruitment Our carers are our best asset.

Join our team today!

It has been our mission for over 21 years to deliver top class care to our clients across the south of England. We offer competitive rates of pay, training and bonuses alongside 24/7 support from our nurse-led management team.

Are you an experienced live-in carer who would like to work for a high quality, CQC regulated care company with a supportive and friendly team around you?

If so, contact OxleyCare on 01980 846690 admin@oxleycare.co.uk

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Millbrook House

WREN CLASSICS Specialist Road & Race Car Workshops and Sales We are looking for an additional workshop technician to join our team.

We would ideally like someone with experience in both Classic and specialist road cars.

Hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday.

Workshops are based in Shaftesbury Dorset.

Overalls and safety equipment provided.

This is a Full-time, Permanent position Please forward your CV to the email address below

Tel: 01747 852899 Email: info@wrenclassics.com Website: www.wrenclassics.com

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BANK STAFF URGENTLY REQUIRED

CHILD OKEFORD, BLANDFORD FORUM, NORTH DORSET, DT11 8EY

for housekeeping, Night & Day Care staff.

If you can be flexible & sometimes be available to fill in at short notice & would like to help care for our Residents.

We would love to hear from you.

Enhanced rates working on a self employed basis.

Please contact Gini Hyde, In the heart of North Dorset this elegant home for the elderly is set in two acres of beautiful gardens.

Established as a care home for over 30 years. Like you we value care, respect and dignity.

If you are Millbrook House, Child Okeford, Blandford Forum seeking care for yourself or a relative a warm welcome awaits you here at Millbrook house.

Tel: 01258-860330 A place you really can call ‘home’. We care, allow us to care for you.

• 24-hour care by dedicated and experienced staff • Twenty-nine beautifully appointed en-suite rooms • Freshly prepared home cooked cuisine

• Family and friends welcome to visit at anytime • Convalescent and holiday breaks • In-house activity programme Please visit us at anytime

Independent Co-educational Boarding and Day School

Independent andForm Day School NurseryBoarding Prep Senior Sixth The Society for Pupils aged of4 Heads/CISC -18 GSA/CISC

Exam Invigilators Driver Required

For further information and a brochure contact us on 01258 860330

enquiries@millbrookhousecarehome.co.uk | www.millbrookhousecarehome.co.uk Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), regularly inspected and recently rated good. We are proud to have also recently been awarded a ‘Commend’ by the Gold Standards Framework.

Office Administrator

The role includes: Raising and sending invoices to customers Liaise with customers and suppliers General office admin Skills & Experience sort: Flexible can do attitude Good communicator Organisation and prioritisation skills Competent user of Microsoft Office, IT experience with Xero, overseas transactions an advantage.

Hours can be flexible to suit, exciting opportunity for the right candidate.

We offer a competitive salary for the right person.

Marnhull, Sturminster Newton, Dorset DT10 1PZ Please contact 07967 388895 or send your CV to mail@mbcrocker.co.uk

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TIME, TERM TIME ONLY We are PART seeking enthusiastic and reliable individuals with good communication skills to work as exam invigilators on a casual basis to We are seeking to appoint School Minibus Driver to start supervise students taking school aexaminations. at the end of August 2018. The role entails driving the

School vehicles designated routes children in Experience is not on required as training willcollecting be provided, although the morning in have the afternoon at preapplicants will beand askeddropping to declare off if they invigilated previously elsewhere. arranged points. You will also assist with some basic maintenance and cleaning of the fleet. The primary

The ideal candidate have effective communication skills; qualities soughtwill arebea flexible; genuine commitment to the welfare be confident and a reassuring presence to candidates in exam rooms. and safety of young people. You must hold a valid PCV

Manual, (D or D1) Licence.

The main duties will include conducting examinations in accordance with the Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ), awarding body and Hours: School 20 hours per week, Friday, to 0830 Leweston instructions andMonday playing atokey role in0630 upholding the and 1730 to external 1930 Term Time only. Rateprocess. of Pay: £9.69 per integrity of the examination/assessment

hour plus holiday pay.

For further information and to download an application form please visit our website: https://www.leweston.co.uk/information/work-with-us

Closing date for Applications: Friday 28th January Please send your CV with the names of two referees Leweston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and to the HR Manager, Leweston School young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

An enhanced Disclosure Barring ServiceDT9 check will be required.

Leweston, and Sherborne, 6EN Leweston is an equal opportunities employer. orAemail: recruitment@leweston.dorset.sch.uk Catholic Foundation which welcomes pupils of all Denominations Leweston School Trust is a registered charity number 295175 www.leweston.co.uk

An enhanced DBSJanuary check 2022 New Blackmore Vale, 21st will be undertaken by the School.

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Recruitment LOOKING FOR A MOTHER’S HELP. 4-8 hours a week. Nr Castle Cary 07710 435468 SELF EMPLOYED CARER REQUIRED. To work alongside a small team in Marnhull. Must have experience with dementia care. To support with 24/7 care package, on various shifts. Please contact for further information on 07787517975.

EXPERIENCED TRACTOR DRIVER/GFW required for 250 acre dairy farm near Mappowder.

Wide range of modern grassland and cultivation equipment and New Holland tractors. No accomadation.

Nick Tuke 07980 293417 LIVE IN CHILD CARE needed Yeovil.Thursday to Monday Every week. For 2 children All care , domestic duties . Room and everything provided . love dogs.

This is a self employed position.

Contact Rachel 07377519530

TRACTOR-DRIVER wanted temporary part-time. yard-work. dairy-farm Pulham. 07825489592

WANTED FOR TWO GRANDSONS aged 8 and 7.

Saturday morning tuition in the basic skills. ( Wincanton) : 01963 33580 or 07974743512

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We’re looking for a go-getting Removals Coordinator to join our friendly team.

You must: • Have good communication skills • Be computer literate • Have a sense of humour • Be able to work under pressure Your role will include: • Customer contact • Preparing customer quotes • Processing removals • Occasional cakes & snacks!

• Pension scheme • And more...

Salary by negotiation based on experience.

Experience is preferred but training can be given to the right candidate.

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FULL-TIME GARDENER/ MAINTENANCE PERSON required to carry out work in private gardens & on commercial sites.

Experience preferred. Please contact Mike at Greenman Solutions Ltd on 07738824952 for more information

HOUSEKEEPER required for moderately large village house near Gillingham, elderly couple Skills should include cleaning, laundering, shopping and general household duties.

Hours - Minimum four hours daily, no weekends, 20 days holiday pa.

Lime Tree House Fifehead Magdalen Nr Gillingham, SP8 5RT

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Temporary Event Assistants

SITUATIONS WANTED CLEANER AVAILABLE for private homes. Reasonable rates.

Call: 07543-058469 CARERS AVAILABLE for daily home visits and live in care.

07904539596 SHAFTESBURY BASED BUILDING COMPANY require 1 general builder and 1 carpenter for long run of local work. Self employed. 07791-681144 SELF- EMPLOYED CLEANER has availability in Gillingham/ Shaftesbury/Mere area, excellent references, 14 years experience in the area, £15 per hour Contact Joanne 07720 846591 or email froudy24@gmail.com

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Please send you CV to; pat@armishaws.com Salary by negotiation based on experience.

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Field & Stream

Pacy river for Gillingham anglers Gillingham AA 5th Winter Championship.

River Stour from Deepwater to Highbridge. (20 pegs) The fifth round of the winter championship was held on a highly coloured and pacy river but luckily the match organiser put it on the slower stretches of the river.

Winner on the day, from Deepwater 10, was Jack Stamp who caught 5lb of roach on the topper float and maggots before adding two perch on the worm feeder to weigh 10-07.

Runner up was Rob Manns who drew peg 15 at Highbridge and caught some big roach on the bolo before going on the pole and adding four decent perch to 2lb to weigh 10-00.

3rd: Danny McCoy- 8-12 4th: Pete Edwards- 8-04 5th: Dave Sealey- 6-11 DISCOUNT AIR GUNS, 6th: Richard new & used, spares, Cake- 6-07

repairs, tuning, sights and night vision.

01747 823981, Gillingham

Equestrian SHAVE HILL EQUINE CLINIC Buckhorn Weston, Full time receptionist/ equine nurse required for equine veterinary clinic. Temporary post with possibility of permanent position. Please apply by email to Laura Lees at shavehill@kingstonvets.co.uk.

HORSE BOX FOR SALE 7.5 tonne Leyland DAF 45/150 2005 box on a 1998 chassis. Cut though cab 2 big horses facing forward, with side ramp. 14’ 3” in length, unfitted living, very sturdy reliable lorry. Well maintained and in good condition, easy for 1 lady to manage on her own, serviced and plated until October 2022. £6000 Salisbury area.

Tel 01722 780498

HAYLAGE

Small bale haylage and 4 string bales.

Permanent pasture and meadow grass.

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with Tria Stebbing Did I say that I was glad to see the back of the mud?

Silly me, we are now battling a quagmire of epic proportions, and every farming job involves getting soaked through, muddy and wet. Him outdoors was very grateful for his Christmas present of a new pair of waterproof trousers as was I... A sheep dog whistle.

The other two Poll Dorsets lambed a week after Lunar was born. Grumpy Dorset went into labour early afternoon, and not having had her scanned we were still unsure as to how many there would be. The lamb had an odd presentation, which we discovered after many hours of getting nowhere with the labour.

We had to call out the vets

as it became apparent that mum was getting distressed.

After an examination the lovely vet helped a very large ram lamb out, who we have called Mercury. Mum almost suffered a prolapse and certainly needed the vet as Mercury came into the world with his arms tucked beautifully behind his head.

He knew what to do straight away and was quite a size, he drank immediately and sensed that Mum needed some recovery time and has been amazing. We did not get much time to rest on our laurels as two days later we welcomed twins, a ram and a ewe, into the flock, again both a good size and good drinkers.

We kept the nursery stables open for two weeks after which, as the weather was mild, we decided to let them out into the field. It was becoming a challenge to keep the stable dry and the

warm weather was a worry, a danger of moist, wee-infused air was not good. It was an awesome sight opening that door and letting the ewes out, the lambs running close behind.

To see the wonder in the eyes of the lambs as they see the sky and the outside world is awesome and one of the many rewards of keeping sheep. They are now established in the paddock across the way from the stable, and filthy. Since they went out, they have only had one sunny day; the drizzle and grey day after day has made everything very muddy.

The ewes are muddy so when the lambs go underneath to drink, they come out very muddy, it does not deter them, and they are growing fast.

It will soon be time to call out Alex to scan the pedigree flock to see how well Humphrey performed.

Mercury the ram We have out fingers crossed for a few multiples, and hopefully by then the mud will be gone. They are still outside battling the elements and will be returning home to “The Field” for lambing shortly. The grass has grown well and as long as we are sensible with the strip grazing, we should have more than enough to keep them happy. I am sure that the people in the village will be overjoyed that they are soon to return.

Take pleasure in stark winter beauty whisper of scuffed damp leaves is the only As the days lengthen, so the cold strengthens Before the onset of recent climate change, this Country Diary sound to reach one’s ears. The ranks of bare time of year used to experience bad weather – trees stand sentinel under grey skies and here

by AJ Selby and there a bracket fungus or clump of moss snow and biting cold – as a given but this new stand out with astonishing clarity. In winter, century has provided us with more wet and enjoying the countryside isn’t all about big colours and mild than frost and rime. The three bad winters of the 20th century, two that I experienced and one before I was born, sounds but the small details that the observant walker notes remind us that even in this benign maritime climate, we can and takes pleasure from; an oak gall, a new sapling, a busy beetle in some rotting timber, a flash of white as the ghost suffer extremes of cold. The 1946/47 winter, coming just of a barn owl drifts silently by, some deer slots in soft mud. after the war, was pretty dire for man and beast and survival A view from a high elevation shows a different tapestry to was the only goal for most families.

In 1962/63 the Big Freeze (as it was known) also went into summer and the starkness of the landscape offers its own beauty.

March and nearly bought the country to a standstill. The The contrast between the bare branches of our deciduous extreme cold of 1981/82 bookended Christmas and whilst trees to the often planted evergreens can be striking in the bad weather was of a shorter duration, the temperatures winter, and as soon as you head into the woodland, the reached a record low. The lowest figure ever recorded in England was -26.1C on January 11 1982, with Scotland first stirrings of spring can occasionally be seen: catkins of hazel, alder and willow are often the harbingers of the hitting one degree colder the previous night. future and will soon be accompanied by snowdrops and January walks are the antithesis of lazy summer strolls but celandines rising from the leaf mould. It won’t be long the general quiet only heightens the senses at the deadest time of year. On a still day a dog can be heard barking in the before the days are noticeably longer and we can dream of the warmer months. next parish, and when walking through silent woodland the

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Forthcoming Dairy Sales Forthcoming Dairy Sales

Telephone:AUCTION 01278 410250.

Email: SEDGEMOOR CENTRE SEDGEMOOR AUCTION CENTRE Tuesday 25th January at 11:00am NORTH PETHERTON, TA6 6DF (M5, J24) The DispersalSOMERSET, of the Milking Portion November 10.30am with Tuesday of 10th the Pedigree at ‘Farmestate’ herdthe of Heifer Calves The November Collective Dairy Sale of 305 DAIRY CATTLE Comp: 194 Dairy Cows & Heifers Inmilk &/or Incalf & 27 Incalf Heifers n 87 Freshly Calved Cows & Heifers from Beneknowle, Bettiscombe NMR HERD AVE: 10,995kgs 4.27% BF 3.36% P SCC=99 *(x14) Birchwood (x18 Dispersal) Clevian, Dinnaton, Dorset (x11) * HERRINGBONE Parlour; CUBICLE Housed Lilylane, Peacehay & Rothereld Farms LLP Lepto,Huntlodge, BVD, IBR Vaccinated & Johnes 3 Month Screening *Hinton, YOUNG COWS: 169 1st – 3rd Lactation Crossbreds) * (x12, Nov-Jan Feb-Apr (59); LLP May-Jul (46); Aug-Oct (60) n * 16CALVING: Incalf Cows from (52); Rothereld Farms (Crossbreds) SIRES Altabarney; Altabrick; Altacordial; Altarecoil; n * 37Altasuperstar; IncalfINC: Heifers from Dayhouse, PT & JC Hinds (Pedigree), Altawisman; etc.

Rothereld Farms LLP (Crossbreds) & J & J Waldron SERVICES TO: Aladdin; Ameretto; British Blue; Charolais; Donte; * Porto; Zinger; etc. n 3 Dynamite; Holstein Bulls from Beneknowle & Woodstone n 8 Bulling Heifers from Greathill & Mr Thorner For FE Hill & DSon (RemovedHeifers from Stockland Lovell Hall Manor, Fiddington, Bridgwater) n 40 Yearling from Sutton Farms n 52 Heifers Calves from1st Hinton, Pensdown, Thakeham & Mr D Tuesday February at 10:45am Thorner The Combined Dispersal Sale of To Include The Dispersal Sale of 62 HOLSTEIN AND FRIESIAN DAIRY COWS AND HEIFERS Comprising: Comp: 47 Dairy Cows & Heifers Inmilk &/or Incalf; 12 Incalf Heifers & The Dispersal3of the Robotic Maiden HeifersMilked herd of n NMR HERD AV:HOLSTEIN 8039 KGS. 4.11%BF; 3.34%P; SCC=127 152 FRIESIANS Comp: 112 Dairy Cows & Heifers Inmilk &/or Incalf & 40 Incalf Heifers n HERRINGBONE Parlour; CUBICLE Housed HERD AV: 9737kgs 4.00%BF n * CLOSED HERD for 13 years 3.23%P SCC=173

221 PEDIGREE HOLSTEINS

250 HOLSTEIN FRIESIANS

* ROBOTIC Parlour; CUBICLE Housed For Isaac & Son (Removed from Beer Farm, AllGDW Year Round * CALVING: To include the Sale of Lely A4 Robot, Bulk Tank, Cake Bin Broadhembury, Honiton, Devon) & Livestock Equipment TheFor large of high from yielding milkers and dispersal cattle DJselection Curtis (Removed Lower Ivythorn Farm, Walton,sale Street)

(including Pedigree, Commercial and Crossbred) coupled with all The Dispersal of types of dairy youngstock makes this one of our most 80sales HOLSTEIN FRIESIANS comprehensive to date whenInmilk dispersals are starting to Comp: 80 Dairy Cowsjust & Heifers &/or Incalf slow across the country. that Social Distancing HERD AV: 9094kgs 4.31%BF Please 3.36%P note SCC=117 * down will* be in place and Parlour; we ask CUBICLE that onlyHoused one purchaser per farming HERRINGBONE business attend.

Bidding Available on Marteye.

AllOnline Year Round * CALVING: For WJW Tucker & Sons NOVEMBER: Thurs 19th (Removed from Elmtree Farm, Wedmore, Somerset) SEDGEMOOR AUCTION CENTRE. Dispersal Sale of milking and FEB heifer portion of the 9,160 kgs CIS recorded dairy herd incalf Thurs 17th AUCTION CENTRE. The February being 200 SEDGEMOOR Holstein Friesians for MB & LC Haskell (Removed from Collective Dairy Sale of Freshly Calved Cows, Heifers, Beaulieu Wood Farm, Dorchester, Dorset for convenience of sale).

Youngstock & Bulls. ** Further Entries Invited **

SedgemoorDeadstock Auction Centre Sale Forthcoming North Petherton, Somerset, TA6 6DF (M5, Junction 24) SEDGEMOOR AUCTION CENTRE Telephone: 01278 410278 TOTAL STOCK FOR THE WEEK 7143 Stock from across the West Country, sold to buyers from throughout the Nation Returns for THURSDAY 10th31 FEBRUARY at 10.30am st October 2020 Saturday

(items be delivered Wednesday 2ndCows February DAIRY CATTLE (73)toHeifers to £2080.

Others £2020. to £1840. Others between 9:30am-4:30pm) £1720. (1184) STORE CATTLE & STIRKS - FORWARD STORES (933) Steers to £1365 (FLE). Others £1300 (AA) £1295 (LIMX) & £1270 (LIMX). Heifers to £1265 (CHX). Others £1235 (CHX) £1200 (LIMX) £1155 (LIMX) & £1150 (HEX). GRAZING COWS (2) to £615 (LIMX). Others HORTICULTURAL £580 (LIMX). SUCKLERS (4) Cows & Calves TRACTORS, MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT ETC to £850 (4x). STIRKS (247) Steers to £880 (LIMX). Others £870 (3x LIMX & Live bidding on Marteye. Please register in advance.

BRBX) £855 (BRBX) & £835 (LIMX). Heifers to £818 (LIMX). Others £720 (BRBX) & £700 (AA). CALVES (408) - Beef Bulls to £400 (CH). Others £398 (BRBX) £390 (BRBX) & £388 (BRBX). Heifers to £300 (2x BRBX & CHX). Others £285 (CHX) £278 (BRBX) & £275 (LIMX). Black & Whites to £182. Others £165. (4675) SHEEP Store Lambs (2720) to £100. Others £99, £96 & £95. Overall Ave £74.88. Cull Ewes & Rams (1197) Ewes to £137. Others £133. Rams to £166.

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Others £96. Overall Ave £67.10. BREEDING EWES (204) to £143 (2x). FRIDAY 30TH BREEDING EWE SALE (459) to £122. GOATS (11) to £187. Overall ave TH STOCK £92.64.

RAMS PETHERTON, (12) to £225 (2x). Others £136. FRIDAY NORTH SOMERSET, TA6306DF (M5,RAM J24)SALE (72) to £610 for aTelephone: powerful shearling.

Others £470.

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TheTOTAL West Country’s to National STOCKGateway FOR THE WEEK Abattoirs 6518 Stockfor from across the West Country, 2020 Returns Monday 2nd November

buyers from throughout the Nation PRIME CATTLEsold (93)to Steers UTM av 187.4ppk to 213.5ppk & £1,327.28. Others 209.5ppk, 209.0ppk, 208.0ppk & 206.5ppk.

Others £1,293.63, £1,287.00, Saturday 15th January 2022 £1,283.12, £1,280.30 & £1,261.77.

UTMOthers av 180.7ppk to 214.5ppk and DAIRY CATTLE (113) HeifersHeifers to £2260. £2220.

Cows to (2x) £2260. £1,310.50.£2200.

Others (1206) 204.5ppk, 204.0ppk, 199.0ppk (2x) & 197.0ppk.

Others Others STORE CATTLE & STIRKS - FORWARD £1,233.42, £1,205.05, £1,201.20, £1,168.50 & £1,138.32.

COWS (56) STORES (703) Steers to £1535 (LIMX).

Others BARREN £1530 (AA) £1500 Continental av 118.5ppk to 119.5ppk Others 117.5ppk.

Native (2x) Beef (CHX) & £1495 (LIMX).

Heifersand to £808.40. £1425 (CHX).

Others £1395 av 103.6ppk to £1390 126.5ppk and £906.75.

124.5ppk & 118.5ppk.

Others (LIMX & CHX) (BRBX) & £1355Others (BRBX).

GRAZING COWS (17) £882.97 av £1220 97.8ppk(BAX). to 113.5ppk and £966.89.

112.5ppk to £1290& £861.77.

(SIMX). Dairy Others SUCKLERS (92)Others to £1450 for & He 109.5ppk.

Others & £914.63.

FINISHED SHEEP (654) Lamb (2x ave a bull. Cows to£945.73 £1430 (SIMX).

STIRKS (411) Steers to £1210 202.94ppk to 231.0ppk and £115.00.

230.0ppk, 220.0ppk & 219.0ppk.

CHX).

Others £1155 (LIMX) £1110Others (2x) (CHX & LIMX) & £1080 (LIMX).

Others £113.00, £108.00 & £106.50.

Heifers to £875 (CHX).(5x) Others £815 (LIMX) £805 (2x) (LIMX & CHX)

& £770 (LIMX). CALVES (401) - Beef Bulls to £340 (BRBX). Others Special Sales £320 (CHX) £315Forthcoming (HEX) & £310 (BRBX).

Heifers to £265 (2x) (CHX & BRBX). Others £260 (2x BRBX) £255 (BRB) & £252 (BRBX). Black For full rules on (). market andLAMBS up to date list & Whites to £185 (3606)attendance SHEEP - STORE (2776)sales to £130. please refer&to ourOverall website Saturday market report.

Others £125 £119.

Ave and/or £90.03. CULL EWES & RAMS (771) th Ewes to £166. Others & £164. Overall Ave £91.91. GOATS (59) to NOVEMBER: Sat 7£165 £143 for strong nannies. Overall Ave £117.63.Store (235) PIGS – WEANERS Monthly Catalogued Sale of Organic Stock 10am (93) to £25. Overall average £9. CULL SOWS & BOARS (13) Sow to th November Ring 2: Saturday 7 £40. Boars to £25. Overall Ave £24. STORE & FAT PIGS (122) to £118 Monthly Catalogued Sale of for heavies.

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Returns for Monday 17th January 2022 Suckler Cows, Calves, Heifers & Bulls

PRIME CATTLE (95) Steers12.30pm UTM avRing 211.6ppk to 234.0ppk & Approx 1 £1,649.79. Others 231.5ppk, 229.5ppk &225.5ppk. Others £1,571.08, Entries date include:£1,568.00to&£1,565.46.

Heifers UTM av 212.0ppk to 238.0ppk and n The dispersal sale of 50 Incalf &229.5ppk.

Suckler Cows (Sim, Ch, £1,509.45.

Others 234.5ppk, 233.0ppk Others £1,489.88, £1,463.67 BARREN (58) onwards ContinentaltoavPed 136.2ppk Lim, He&£1,441.26. & AAx) all pd’d toCOWS calf Feb to 180.5ppk and £1,263.50.

Beef & avSons, 127.1ppk 186.5ppk and Charolais bull for NB Native Needham OldtoHenley £1,413.67. Dairy av 117.8ppk to 136.5ppk and £1,154.46. FINISHED Farm, Dorchester (changing farming policy).

SHEEP (804) Hoggs ave 256.94ppk to 274.00ppk and £140.00. Others n 3 Bulls271.0ppk – Ch, He Lim Others £138.00, £136.50 & £136.00.

273.0ppk, && 268.0ppk.

n 42 Continental Cows & Calves – 6 Ped Lim cows & calves n 14 Native Cows & Calves n 58 Incalf Cows & Hfrs – 1 Ped Lim & 1 Ped He For full COVID-19 rules on market attendance and up to date sales list For further contact Meg on 01278 410278 please refer toinformation our website https://www.gth.net/sedgemoor-auctioncentre Sat 7th Fortnightly Sale of Pigs 11am th ***CANCELLED*** Collective Catalogued Sat JAN14 2022 Sat 22nd Monthly SaleofofPurebred Native Store Cattle 10am Ring 2 Sale Poultry **CANCELLED*** Wed 26th Market Dedicated Sale for bTBGeneral Restricted Cattle. ***CANCELLED*** Monthly Sale of Thurs 19th Orange Store Antiques Cattle – 15 and Months & Over, ***CANCELLED*** Prime Cattle & Barren Furniture Cows. Sale commences 4.30pm Fodder 1pm Sat 21st Fortnightly Sat 29th SaleSale of Pigs 10am th Orange Market Dedicated Sale for bTB Wed 25 FEB Restricted Cattle.

Cattle 15 Months Sat 5th Monthly Catalogued Sale ofStore Organic Store– Stock 10am Ring 2& Over, Prime Cattle & Barren Cows.Stock Fri 11th Monthly Catalogued In Lamb office Ewes 4pm toSeasonal be booked in withSale theofmarket by Sat 12th Monthly Catalogued Sale of Suckler Cows, Calves, Heifers Licences to be obtained 18th November. & Bulls 12.30pm Ring 1 from Standards Sat 12th Special Sale Truro of BuskTrading Calves 11am Ring 3 on 03000 200301 or Sale commences 4.30pm Sat 19th Collective Fodder Auction 1pm th Monthly SaleRestricted of Fri 2723rd Wed Orange MarketSeasonal DedicatedCatalogued Sale for bTB Cattle.Breeding Store Cattle – 15&Months & Over,3pm Prime Cattle & Ewes Ewe Lambs Cows. Stock be booked in with10am the market Sat 28th BarrenMonthly Sale oftoNative Store Cattle Ring 2

Forthcoming Special Sales

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NOVEMBER: Sat 21st SEDGEMOOR AUCTION CENTRE. The Collective Fodder Auction of Hay, Silage and Straw. Entries to be in by Monday 9th November 2020.

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vet and the farmer is always to ensure and maintain the health of the animals.

When we discuss our annual herd and flock, health, and performance plans, we recognise the times of year when the demands on the animals are highest, and we account for these. For many of our spring calving herds and flocks, their animals will be heavily pregnant now, and the energy demands on these mothers

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health planning continues to grow in their last trimester will be huge. Not only will the unborn calves and lambs will be growing rapidly at this stage, but the dam’s udder will also be developing, to ensure milk, high in energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals is produced.

A recent study conducted by the University of Edinburgh, on 250 sheep has published interesting and useful results that echo how important pre-birth nutritional planning is. Ewes were blood sampled three-weeks prior to lambing and their protein and energy levels were recorded. They found ewes with low-protein

levels were more likely to lose a lamb in late-pregnancy or up to 24 hours after birth.

And, shockingly they found about 50 per cent of ewes were low in protein, despite good management practices of scanning and feeding them according to their predicted requirements. They also found the ewes with low energy levels, were five times more likely to have lambs with low antibodies and these lambs would be five times more likely to then go on and struggle with low growth rates.

This study shows that

despite good care of ewes around lambing, unless we test their blood, we don’t know whether the diet is providing enough energy and protein at this critical stage. I would encourage routine, pre-lambing metabolic profiles on all flocks. If conducted at three weeks prior to the start of

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lambing, we can determine the nutritional status of your flock, and still have time to help improve lamb survival and ensure good birth weights and subsequent growth rates. For more information, please contact our farm office on 01258 472314 and we will be happy to help.

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Hats off to all our friendly delivery drivers Happy New year to all, and I hope you had a good Christmas, with a chance to catch up with friends and family. We did, manage to spend time with our immediate family, eat, drink and be merry! Walks, games, chats and generally enjoyed the festive season. We went to our village carol service in our beautifully decorated church and to the midnight communion at Bruton. The bells were ringing out as we were parking the car, such a lovely sound on the night air, only complaint…they didn’t ring long enough!

The turkeys and geese with the rest of our meat offerings sold well, the shop was extremely busy, our two collection days went smoothly, the help of grandchildren Grace, Flo, Edie and Mabel was essential to make the days pleasant and stress free for

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by Ruth Kimber the customers. The online sales were good and even with the transport challenges, the parcels were delivered.

The effect of covid on the delivery service was challenging as distribution hubs around the country were closed due to the infection.

Naomi took the decision to arrange local on-line orders to be delivered by us… Paul and Darren. Both now have a very healthy respect for the work delivery divers do. They said that people’s address, house name or number, is often not clearly visible, post codes cover quite a large area. When asking for a person, people don’t know their neighbours.

If there’s no-one at home, where should the parcel

be left? Delivery drivers often have a timed schedule and the pay they receive isn’t great and dependant on reaching targets. Then of course there are all the unknowns, road closures, road works, accidents and the weather. I say “hats off” to the growing numbers of drivers who deliver to our doors! We have several folk who deliver and collect to and from the farm and farm shop, who do their job with a smile, in particular Jim who gathers up the on-line parcels which are sent all over the country.

We have a lot of visiting birds on the farm, the flocks of starlings preform their amazing aerobatics in the field behind our house, thankfully not many venture into the cowsheds, where they can foul the food and spread disease. Tom has a bird scarer, which emits a

starling distress call, this keeps them at bay.

We have snowdrops out already and bulbs popping through, such a nice promise of spring.

Calving continues and over the Christmas period we had two sets of twins. The farming year progresses and this time of year routine chores take up most of the days. Feeding, mucking out, bedding up, milking of course and preparing for the spring work ahead. Planning the crop rotations, machinery purchases and sales, its all important to have reliable kit to keep the wheels turning of a busy mixed farm.

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Salisbury Market Report January 11 Barren Cows and Bulls (48) A bigger entry and a stronger trade for both meat and feeding cows. The overall average up by 8p per kilo Cows av. 134.69p per kilo. Top price beef 182.5p, Lockerley Hall Farms, Lockerley. Top price dairy 152.5p Nunton Farm, Salisbury Finished Cattle (31) Very similar numbers to last week with more older cattle included. Quality generally good and all averages improved particularly for the over 30-month animals.

UTM steers. av. 204.89p per kilo. Top price 216.5p, M A Hoppe Farms, Collingbourne UTM heifers av. 209.74p per kilo. Top price 225.0p, J & ST Gregory, Bishops Waltham OTM steers av. £1113.22. Top price £1272.68, J K Haskell, Alderholt OTM heifers av. £958.85. Top price £1205.75, J K Clay, Chichester Sheep (772) Trade a little easier for both hoggets and ewes but holding up very well and returns still good.

Mediumweight hoggets av. 265.43p per kilo. Top price

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£187 Withers & Son, Shrewton Ewes av. £96.63 Top price £139 J Bower & Son, Soberton Store Cattle (168) Numbers building and no need to hold them as trade is already at a very strong level.

Angus x steers 20 m/o £1230, R M Seare & Son, Bournemouth Angus x steers 14 m/o £1060, A Trowbridge, Belchalwell Angus x steers 11 m/o £890, A G Coles & Son, Steep Angus x heifers 21 m/o, £1185, A Trowbridge, Belchalwell British Blue x heifers 21 m/o £1060, E T Farwell & Son, Burton Monday Calves and Weaned Calves (62) A useful entry from a wide area and plenty of buyers to create a very firm trade.

British Blue x bulls to £290, B Ogborne, Twyford Angus x bulls to £320, ASC Harris & Son, Stourton Caundle Angus x heifers to £180, L & L Trowbridge, Stour Provost British Blue x heifers, to £200, B Ogborne, Twyford Simmental x heifers to £205, Manor Farm Partnership, Stalbridge

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Developing a resilient mindset in a farming business

With agriculture in a period of substantial change, developing resilience is vital for farming businesses. As part of its Future Farming Programme, Cornish Mutual investigates the mindset farmers need to navigate this change with its latest series of expert interviews.

International agribusiness expert Professor Nicola Shadbolt explains there is more to understanding resilience than the dictionary definition of the word. It’s about exploring the business’ vulnerabilities and how it can cope with challenges, as well as understanding the areas important for resilience.

Leading business coach Marcus Child builds on this, believing that there are five elements to consider: “I like the metaphor of resilience being like a cable with entwined fibres, which conjoined give it super strength. I think there are five fibres involved in this; in other words, five ways to be resilient.”

According to Marcus, these strands are physical, mental, emotional and social, together with a sense of purpose.

Finally, agricultural economist Sean Rickard explains how a change in mindset across the food supply chain is needed for farmers to adapt to the removal of direct payments.

To read these interviews in full and to find out more about the Cornish Mutual Future Farming Programme, visit https:// www.cornishmutual.co.uk/future-farming-programme/.

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FODDER & MACHINERY AUCTIONS FODDER AUCTION Tuesday 25th January

Hunthay Farm, Axminster, EX13 5RJ 239 x Round Bales 1st cut chopped Silage, not spiked 106 x Round Bales 2nd cut chopped Silage, not spiked 10.30am Grenville Farm, Corscombe, Dorchester, DT2 0NP 300 x Quadrant Bales Certified Organic Hay, barn stored Also to be sold by sample at Grenville Farm: Merrylands Farm, Corscombe, DT2 0PD 200 x (80 x 70) Bales Wheat Straw, barn stored Holt Farm, South Perrott, Beaminster, DT8 3HU 200 x Quadrant Bales Wheat Straw, barn stored 100 x (80 x 70) 5’ Haylage, not spiked Marsh Farm, Mapperton, Beaminster, DT8 3NP 100 x (80 x 70) Bales Barley Straw, barn stored 11.15 noon Cowpool Farm, Stoford, Yeovil, BA22 9UY 100 x (80 x 70) 7’ Bales Hay – barn stored Also to be sold by sample at Cowpool Farm: Whitehouse Farm, Milborne Port, DT9 5HB 50 x (80 x 90) Bales Spring Barley Straw - barn stored 12 noon Halletts Farm, East Stour, Gillingham, SP8 5JS 120 x D1000 (90 x 60) Bales Hay, barn stored Also to be sold by sample at Halletts Farm: East Farm, Hamoon, Sturminster Newton DT10 2DB 100 x Round Bales Certificated Organic Red Clover & Ley Grass Silage, not spiked 50 x (80 x 70) Bales Certificated Organic Hay, barn stored 12.30pm Lower Mere Park Farm, Mere, Warminster, BA12 6AD 100 x (80 x 70) Bales Hay, barn stored 1.15pm The Silage Barns, Ludwell, Shaftesbury, SP7 0EW 100 x (80 x 70) Bales winter Wheat Straw, barn stored 100 x (80 x 70) Bales Barley Straw, barn stored Also to be sold by sample at The Silage Barns: Hartgrove Farm, Hartgrove, Shaftesbury, SP7 0JY 200 x wrapped 4’ Round Bales Meadow Hay – not spiked, outside stack Vale Farm, Sutton Waldron, Blandford, DT11 8PG 160 x 4’ Round Bales 2nd Cut New Ley Haylage, not spiked

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MACHINERY AUCTION Tuesday 15th February

Lower Farm, Alweston, Sherborne Genuine Sale of John Deere 7450 Prodrive Forager, John Deere 6215R, 6170R, 6155R and 6130R Tractors and Full Range of Modern Arable & Grassland Equipment Introduced by Permission: Claas 980 Forager, Case Puma 165, Valtra T234 and T174, 2 New Holland T7.210’s and John Deere 3130 with Loader On behalf of Messrs M P Bennett & Son Contact Greg Ridout 07817 517467 or Rachael Holder 07772 310482

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Stored at Underhill Farm Buildings, Underhill Fm, Ludwell, SP7 0PW or Manor Farm, Pentridge, Salisbury, SP5 5QX 200 x (120 x 70) Bales Wheat Straw, barn stored 100 x (120 x 70) Bales Barley Straw, barn stored Field Barn Farm, Winterborne Whitechurch, DT11 0HT 100 x Round Bales Hay – barn stored 40 x Round Bales Silage – not spiked, stacked on hard 100 x Round Bales 2 nd cut Silage – not spiked, stacked on hard 300 x (120 x 90) Bales Wheat Straw – barn stored 100 x (120 x 90) Bales Oat Straw – barn stored Also to be sold by sample at Field Barn Farm: Glebe Farm, Charlton Marshall, Blandford, DT11 9DE 140 x Quadrant Bales Barley Straw, barn stored 50 x D4000 (80 x 70) 4’ Bales 1st cut Haylage – not spiked, stacked on hard 50 x D4000 (80 x 70) Bales 1st cut Hay, barn stored Buildings at Winterborne Thomson, Blandford, DT11 9HA 100 x (80 x 90) Bales 1st cut Meadow Grass Haylage, stacked in field on hard Marsh Farm, Anderson, Blandford, DT11 9BT 100 x (80 x 90) Bales 2nd cut Meadow Grass Haylage Higher Dairy, Littleton Farm, Blandford St Mary, DT11 9NB 100 x (80 x 70) Bales Hay, barn stored Peatons Farm, Lytchett Matravers, Poole, BH16 6HP 100 x wrapped Round Bales Winter Wheat Straw, outside stack 100 x wrapped Round Bales Spring Barley Straw, outside stack 40 x Round Bales Winter Wheat Straw, barn stored

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Cerne Abbas

Guides: £525,000 (whole);

5.95 acres (2.41 hectares) An attractive parcel of level pasture land situated to the north of the village, with road access, a stream on one boundary and views across adjoining countryside. For sale by Informal Tender.

54.05 acres (21.87 hectares) £60,000–£240,000 (lots) Level productive pasture land and a 3-bay barn with lean-to boasting spectacular views over the Blackmore Vale. As a whole or in 3 lots – 24.34 acres with barn, 25.71 acres and 4.00 acres.

Yeovil 01935 382901

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THE QUEEN'S GREEN CANOPY "PLANT A TREE FOR THE JUBILEE"

Staying Green Symonds & Sampson have always been green (and yellow) but in 2022 it is even more important that our eyes are firmly fixed on the environment. That is why we will be supporting The Queen’s Green Canopy initiative to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee.

We are setting aside funds to plant a tree for every property sold by us over the next five years, amounting to several thousand new trees, through a range of projects.

It is a small gesture but a start in reducing our net CO2 emissions and we will roll out other initiatives in due course to help tackle global warming.

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Studio approved despite objections

By Nicci Brown Local objection to proposals for a yoga studio and spa alongside a bed and breakfast facility for up to 20 people in a Dorset village failed to prevent Dorset councillors from approving the application by Mr Chris Kazamias.

There were concerns from Bourton Parish Council and other residents that the plans to change the use of Grove Farm on Chaffeymoor Hill in Bourton might result in too much traffic, noise and disturbance, adversely impacting on the character of the area. They said there would be a loss of hedgerow and trees to improve the

access, and feared the development of a more substantial facility.

But there were no objections from the highway authority or other consultees, and the conclusion was that the creation of a business to the benefit of the local rural economy was supported by the Neighbourhood Plan, that the contemporary building proposed would not have a material impact, and the proposal was acceptable in terms of heritage, wildlife and highway impacts.

After lengthy discussions the Northern Planning committee accepted the officer recommended approval subject to a number of conditions, including

that the bed and breakfast potential success of the accommodation should be business by imposing further limited to 20 and only be restrictions. used by clients attending He proposed approval, the yoga studio, that there which was agreed by other should be no amplified music committee members, saying or voices, and that separate it would be a relatively quiet permission would be needed activity at premises which for any external lighting. used to be a farm with its Cllr Belinda Ridout said associated disturbance, could she could not support the remain a family home with application without extra many children and cars, or conditions to restrict the become a local shop. activity on the SELF- CONTAINED ACCOMMODATION site, but her fellow on quiet farm near Yeovil local member Val Tel 01935 891817 Pothecary said she agreed with her COMMERCIAL STORAGE TO LET concerns, but was 6000 Sq. Shaftesbury/Sturminster Newton, persuaded by Cllr Clear Height, Open Space, Insulated, Good Les Fry, who said Loading, CCTV Flexible terms he would not want Tel: 07768301092 to undermine the

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An impressive four bedroom detached house situated within a short walk of the town centre. Spacious living/dining room, large kitchen, master bedroom with dressing area and en-suite, cloakroom, landscaped garden and large garage. EPC Rating: C.

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£190,000 Wincanton

A two bedroom double fronted terraced bungalow situated within easy A two bedroom mid terraced house situated on a small popular reach of the town centre. Spacious lounge, huge walk-in cupboard, development. Living room with wood burning stove, double glazed kitchen, gardens, double glazing, GCH with new boiler 2019, some conservatory, downstairs cloakroom, modern bathroom suite, electric updating required.A Council A. EPC Rating: heating, fitted kitchen, ideal first time three buy or investment.

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£100,000 Wincanton £110,000 Wincanton WINCANTON £145,000 WINCANTON £179,950 Although this spacious one bedroom flat requires refurbishment it provides A spacious two bedroom first floor flat with an extended lease (156 years An attractive two bedroom mid terrace house situated in a small close on

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A substantial three bedroom detached bungalow situated in a small close in the sought after village of South Cheriton. Spacious sitting room with open fire, separate dining room, kitchen/breakfast room, utility/boot room, en-suite shower room, attractive landscaped garden and garage.

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A spacious two bedroom semi-detached house situated on a popular residential development. The property is presented in excellent order and enjoys the benefit of a car port, long driveway, enclosed garden, sitting room, fitted kitchen, conservatory and potential to extend (STPP).

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Winterborne Houghton, Blandford Forum Guide £1.6 million

Wimborne St. Giles, Wimborne Guide £2.5 million

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Marnhull, Sturminster Newton Guide £1.45 million

Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester Guide £1.595 million

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East Farm, Hammoon Guide £775,000

Iwerne Minster, Blandford Forum Guide £925,000 We’ll get you moving in 2022. Talk to us today.

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Shroton, Blandford Forum Guide £2 million

Semley Road, Shaftesbury Guide £1.995 million

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Dinton, Salisbury Guide £1.85 million

Hindon Lane, Tisbury Guide £1.5 million

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Tollard Royal, Salisbury Guide £1.1 million

James McKillop Head of Sales Savills Salisbury 01722 426 822 james.mckillop @savills.com

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Horsington, Templecombe Guide £600,000

Matt Orchard Associate Savills Salisbury 01722 438 482 morchard@savills.com

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LD SO West Stour, Dorset Guide Price £1,250,000 A handsome village house with good family accommodation and lovely grounds extending to approx 1.6 acres EPC 20

Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire Guide Price £925,000 An appealing, extended period home, refurbished to a high standard with a lovely streamside garden in the sought after Donheads EPC 54

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Hindon, Wiltshire Guide Price £775,000

A most attractive and well proportioned detached house with accommodation on three floors, studio and gardens.

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A good 1930’s detached house, set in the centre of an excellent level plot on the edge of this popular village.

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