The New Blackmore Vale Magazine

Edition 24

Friday, August 20, 2021

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What’s inside this week Announcements 26-29 Arts & Entertainments 62-64 Antiques & Collectibles 44-46 Business 77-79 Church 65 Education 47 Equestrian 84 Farming 86-94 Field And Stream 85 Food & Drink 36-40 Health & Wellbeing 59-61 Home & Gardens 48-51 Items For Sale 26 Letters 22-23 Local Services 52-59 Motoring 66-72 MPs 34-35 Pets 41-43 Property 95 Puzzles 30-31, 88-89 Recruitment 80-84 Sport 73-76

n Superbike rider Brad recovering in hospital after crash: P11 n A taste of the high life with hot air ballooning: P20-21 n Students celebrate GCSE and A level results: P24-25, 47

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Bereaved mum takes protest to the top

By Karen Bate newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

The mother of a boy who touched the nation before he died of a brain tumour aged 16, has been protesting outside the Department of Health in Westminster calling for action to raise awareness of the symptoms of brain tumours, meningitis and sepsis in children.

Sacha Langton-Gilks from Fontmell Magna has led the HeadSmart Campaign for a decade, a role she took while her beloved son David, known as DD, was being treated for a Medulloblastoma tumour, which he was diagnosed with aged 11.

He died in 2012 having been affected by all three conditions.

Sacha said: “Early diagnosis of these killer diseases can save children’s lives and prevents horrendous disabilities, both mental and physical. Early diagnosis for DD would have

saved him ten operations.”

Sacha is campaigning to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of brain tumours, which cause about 25 child deaths in the UK every month.

In 2019 Sacha and her MP Simon Hoare received a letter from the former Public Health Minister Steve Brine, who agreed to help the campaign.

But Mr Brine resigned before fulfilling his promise. Current

Public Health Minister Jo Churchill has apologised for the lack of action, but has not yet agreed to meet Sacha.

Sacha said: “I have recently been contacted by a family whose little child died of a brain tumour on Christmas Eve. They had taken their child to their GP and paediatrician for most of the year without a diagnosis. They had never heard of the HeadSmart campaign and neither had their MP. “This just wrecks me and this is why I am no longer prepared to wait any longer. After recess I would love Simon Hoare MP to find a reply on his desk from the Public Health Minister agreeing to a meeting.”

Sacha will be making the journey to London every week until her voice is heard.

“I will be standing on the pavement outside the Department of Health to communicate the signs and

symptoms of these awful diseases because the NHS and health bodies have never systematically done so, not even during brain tumour awareness month for HeadSmart. When I found the HeadSmart symptoms card before my son died, it made me feel physically sick because if I had known the warning signs DD would have received an earlier diagnosis. This awareness must come from our national health institutions. I’m hoping the department might prioritise children and young people.”

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The specialist rural internet provider, which employs more than 100 people, has been shortlisted for the Best

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Go-ahead given to extend railway line Plans to extend North Dorset Railway (NDR) at Shillingstone are steaming ahead after Dorset Council granted permission to start work on extending the railway.

Work is set to start on September 1 to clear the site in line with the conditions set

by Natural England, in order to extend a single line towards Bere Marsh Farm over Lamb House Bridge.

Members, supporters and volunteers of North Dorset Railway have welcomed the news.

New chairman Phil Jacques said: “Exciting times at North Dorset Railway. On Friday, July 30 we finally received the news we have been waiting for – a letter of intent from Dorset Council that gives permission to start

work on building the railway northwards from the Station.

“On Monday, August 2, our site manager completed the schedule of works to begin on September 1, 2021 which will be the start of site clearance and construction of an artificial badger sett, in line with Natural England’s stated conditions.

“Our ecologist will oversee this work. Selective tree felling and scrub clearance in line with approved plans will follow shortly after this. Regular updates on progress will appear on our webpage. This is great news that will be welcomed by all our supporters.”

The plans have been carefully prepared to enable the railway to run alongside the popular North Dorset Trailway.

Castle Cary bucks trend to hold carnival

By Karen Bate newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

It’s official – the Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival will be sweeping the light fantastic through the town on October 16 with a magical lantern procession.

The town is bucking the trend – it is one of just two places in Somerset going ahead with their annual carnival this year.

It means the annual cavalcade can celebrate its centenary, due to take place in 2020.

“This was one reason why the Carnival Society were especially keen to put on a procession in 2021,” said society chairman Paul Birch.

He added: “We know it will be different this year. It’s about everyone in Cary and Ansford celebrating as a community that we are coming out of the pandemic and looking forward positively to the future.”

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There are already some great walking entries, a few small floats, plus twirling majorettes and three stomping bands. And the procession will feature the magical new lantern procession.

Already local primary schools are signed up to create some amazing entries, including Castle Cary, Wincanton, and North Cadbury.

Paul added: “This year we are welcoming everyone into the

procession. We would love it for local clubs, societies, families and friends to enter – you don’t need a float, and walking entries can be easier than people think.

“Often simple ideas work best – a funny take on your club or organisation, your favourite TV programme, or band.”

The Castle Cary and Ansford Carnival has existed in its present form for more than 40 years, but its history actually

dates back to 1920. Popularly known as Somerset’s Family Carnival, it takes place on the second Saturday in October.

The Children’s Carnival usually takes place on the afternoon of the preceding Saturday.

The carnival costs £8,000 raised by volunteers.

The carnival committee is hosting their inaugural Family Race Night with Brue Valley Rotary on October 2 at Caryford Hall, Maggs Lane to raise funds.

Society Hon President Di Pinnions said: “Just like a normal horse racing event you bet on your horse ahead of a race, and see how they finish.

“The good news for us is that this time carnival also wins!”

Tickets are £10 including a buffet supper, from Sue Pexton and Di Pinnions on 01963 351307 or Heather’s Flowers.

All the news on Castle Cary’s carnivals can be found at ccacs.org.uk.

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Classic cars and vintage vehicles in show

North Dorset Railway is holding a Classic Car & Vintage Vehicles show for the bank holiday weekend, August, 28-30.

Along with the show is a second hand book fair, a working model railway, as well as live music on the Saturday. Many vintage vehicles and motorbikes will be at the show at Shillingstone Station.

Entry is free. The show opens 11am-4pm. Free parking at Bere

Marsh House. On Bank Holiday Monday there will be rides in an open top 100-year-old Steam Car, no noise just pure steam! This privately owned Stanley Motor car was manufactured by the Stanley Motor Carriage over a 100 years ago in Massachusetts USA in 1919. Rides are £1 per adult and 50p for children. Visit northdorsetrailway.co.uk or on Facebook S&DJR Shillingstone.

Friends’ fete The Friends of Wincanton Community The Choral Scholars of Hospital are holding a St John’s College, Cambridge fete in the grounds of the Friday, 3rd September 2021, 7.00pm Cheap Street Church, Sherborne Dancing Lane facility on Saturday September 4.

Tickets: Adult £15.00, Along with activities and Student £8.00 Available from: stalls for all ages, with the Winstone’s Book Shop, 8 Cheap Street, Sherborne, DT9 3PX Tel: 01935 816128 Wincanton Silver Band providing the The Sapling, 51 East Street, Blandford Forum DT11 7DX entertainment there will Tel: 01258 452640 also be free parking for Or by post, enclosing a stamped addressed fete-goers. envelope, from: Although fundraising was Mrs F Allen, Okeapple House, Okeford Fitzpaine, Blandford Forum, suspended during the Dorset DT11 0RS pandemic, the Friends’ Registered Charity 213890 27th ANNIVERSARY CONCERT

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committee received a legacy donation from the Hannam family of Wincanton, which allowed them to provide five syringe drivers for pain management. Part of the legacy donation was also used to fund a doppler, which measures blood flow and is used to assess ulcers and deep vein thrombosis.

The committee has recently funded a new diabetic retinopathy camera to add to the X-ray and scanner facility given to the hospital recently. With the

help of Morrisons Wincanton they also provided Christmas gifts for staff and patients in hospital during the festive period, as well as Easter eggs.

The Friends have also received help from the Yeovil Freewheelers, volunteer motorcyclists providing transport for blood samples and other items. They now have a bike located at the hospital with a substantial part of the funding for the garaging provided by the Co-op community initiative.

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Dog show to aid Save the Children

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Superbiker Brad ‘improving’ in hospital

By Steve Keenan

newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

Stalbridge superbiker Brad Jones is gradually improving in intensive care after his horror crash at Brands Hatch.

The 25-year-old is largely able to breathe for himself, with the aid of oxygen, meaning air tubes down his throat could be removed.

Doctors at King’s College Hospital, London, are also gradually cutting down on his sedation although he remains in an induced coma.

Brad suffered head and chest injuries in the crash four weeks ago and is having ongoing neurological assessment.

He also punctured both lungs and broke his collarbone, pelvis and ribs.

Brad has successfully undergone two operations and was due a full, threehour MRI body scan to

TWO OPERATIONS: Brad Jones is recovering in hospital after a serious crash at Brands Hatch

further determine the extent of his injuries.

“I am feeling a bit more optimistic than I was in early August,” said his grandfather Bob Jones.

“But until he comes through this, we won’t know what is going to happen in future.

“We just carry on.”

Brad’s stay in hospital is set to continue for some weeks, and doctors have already warned that he faces specialist rehabilitation.

His parents Tim and Maxine and girlfriend Courtney Jones have been at the

hospital since he was airlifted from the racetrack to the hospital.

They are able to visit him for an hour at lunchtime, and an hour in the evening. But only one visitor is allowed at a time, so each can only spend 20 minutes at the bedside.

They are staying in an AirBnB opposite the hospital, and relay news back to Bob and the rest of the family. Meanwhile, a fundraising page set up to help with rehab and any future treatment has passed £30,000.

Several thousands more have been raised through auctions and sale of caps, T-shirts and stickers.

The family has said that any money donated will be used to give Bradley the best possible recovery, and that anything left over will be donated to the air ambulance and the hospital.

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WINNERS: The team at Avon Care Home in Castle Cary with their trophy and, top right, managing director Christina Bila and, below, home manager Sally Walford

Care home team honoured at prestige award ceremony Staff at a Castle Cary residential home are celebrating after winning a prestigious care award.

Avon Care Homes owner and managing director Cristina Bila led home manager Sally Walford and the team at South Cary House residential home to victory in the end of life and palliative care category at the South West Great British Care Awards at Ashton Gate stadium in Bristol.

Along with entertainment for the care workers, there was a congratulatory message from the Care Minister Helen Whately.

The Great British Care Awards are a series of regional events throughout the UK celebrating excellence across the care sector.

Their purpose is to pay tribute to those who have demonstrated outstanding excellence within their field.

The South Cary House team were up for nomination in three categories.

Mrs Bila said: “This is such exciting news for us and I am thrilled with such a great achievement for our prestigious team at South Cary House.”

The team now go forward to the national awards in Birmingham in September.

Make do and mend as repair cafe restarts Marnhull’s Repair Café is welcoming a cornucopia of projects now it’s back up and running.

Last Saturday’s session of the Marnhull Hub and Repair Café was extremely well attended. Several items were brought in for repair; one example being a Dyson vacuum cleaner with a wheel that had fallen off. No professional repairer was prepared to touch it, and even Dyson themselves could not help with a spare part.

The Hub’s repair team now have it and should be able to save the vacuum from ending up in landfill.

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Fisher Price toy, a Walkman and even a Grandfather clock were brought in for repairs.

People came to get vegetables grown in the community allotment in return for a voluntary donation to the community funds.

And Mandy Robinson, Marnhull’s PCSO, also dropped in for coffee and a chat. She plans on being at the Saturday sessions at least once a month, now that the Old Butcher’s shop is no longer available.

The Hub now operates out of Village Hall, every Saturday between 10am and midday, during which times items for recycling can be brought to

the back of the Hall in our new storage bins.

Note that recycling is no longer available at the old location.

Sioban Boyce, who set up the Hub 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, 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.”

The Marnhull Hub and Repair Café will also be represented at the Shaftesbury Fringe in the Guildhall (August 29 and 30, between 10.30 and 12.30) when you will be able to meet some of the team and discuss any repairs you may need, and also ask about volunteering opportunities.

Up-to-date information is available on the Hub’s Facebook page (search for ‘Marnhull Hub and Repair Café’) and at marnullhub.org.uk.

The show has returned!

The Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show has returned to celebrate everything great about the great British countryside – with the New Blackmore Vale and New Stour & Avon as its media partner.

The show, traditionally held on one day, has split its visitor numbers across two days to offer visitors the freedom of socialising with friends and family safely.

Organiser James Cox said: “This year’s show is extra special, not only because last August the showground was empty but also as we offer a safe slice of normality after a difficult year.”

This year the show offered all trade stands a 20% discount to assist all businesses that have struggled after a difficult year. The show will once again

offer farmers the chance to meet buyers, suppliers and machinery dealers and fellow farmers after an isolated year.

James added: “Our teams here have worked tirelessly to make the show happen and just know it will all be worth it on the day, we are all so excited to reopen our gates.

“We are delighted to have the fantastic New Blackmore Vale magazine as our show media partners this year. We were all so excited to hear the magazine was back again, and this version truly does celebrate everything local so were honoured to have them as media partners.” n See pictures from the show in our next edition.

n MP Dr Andrew Murrison spent last week visiting as many of the smaller communities in South West Wiltshire as possible.

His ‘Rural Rides’ involved 32 venues – village halls, pubs, shops and churches from Tollard Royal to Bulkington. He met residents and parish councils to discuss local and national issues and gather individual casework which he and his team are working on this week.

New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021 n A tanker was called to unblock gullies and drains in Water Street, Mere, after some of the ‘worst storms’ in living memory.

Torrential rain, thunder and lightning hit Mere at about 2pm on Friday, August 6 causing lightning damage and rains so heavy the library, the Grove building and some residential properties were flooded.

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Inconsiderate people are my personal bête noire

With so many parts of the world tearing themselves apart, it is perhaps selfindulgent to write about my everyday pet hates.

But we all have them, so here goes!

I hate it when people halt their shopping trolleys in supermarkets, blocking the aisle while they have a good old natter.

I hate being forced off the pavement by cyclists who

should be on the road.

I hate having to sidestep people who walk head down, staring intently at their mobile phones, oblivious to everyone in their way.

But above all I hate motorists who can see my vehicle coming but who nevertheless pull out of a side road at the last moment, forcing me to brake hard – or who move into my lane to pass cars parked on their side of the road, compelling We are back Just Like the Old Days me to come to a of Sherborne (near the Abbey) juddering stop as they Thirty years of dealing in antique and collectible toys. sail by, eyes Top prices paid for all types of model railway, die cast cars, fixed deterearly Action Man and Star Wars, Scalextric, Meccano, unmade Air昀x kits etc. Those magical names; Hornby, Dinky, Triang, minedly Spot-On, Corgi, Subbuteo, Britains, Timpo plus plus plus ahead.

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glad to have got that off my chest! But why do people behave like that? I have come to the conclusion that it is not just a matter of bad manners and a lack of courtesy.

I really do believe that many people are so self-absorbed that they are simply unaware of anyone else.

And it’s not just individuals who exhibit this: the tribalistic self-absorption of groups, young or old, can be observed in any busy street every day!

Jesus tells us in the Gospels to love our neighbours as ourselves.

In other words, we should have a care and concern for others, and a care and concern for ourselves. There is such a thing as a proper love of self. Loving yourself is about accepting yourself as you are, warts and all.

A proper sense of worth, value and self-respect enables you to feel secure, and to respond positively to other people and their needs.

The opposite of a healthy self-regard is self-absorption.

Being self-absorbed means thinking only of your own needs and wants, and being

Get your best boots on for town’s festival of walking From King Canute to red kites, to historic churches, there are 17 fascinating trails to enjoy in Gillingham’s 2021 Walking Festival, which takes place from September 4 to 11.

The festival kicks off on Saturday, September 4 with a walk starting from Alfred’s Tower car park at 10am, taking in scenes of King Canute’s Battle with King Edmund Ironside at Penselwood.

Other walks will search for Red kites, buzzards and deer,

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insensitive to the needs of others. Self-absorbed people identify only with the individuals, groups and situations where they will benefit personally from interacting and connecting – they are rarely considerate of other people, being interested only in their usefulness. They are often highly manipulative in their dealings with others.

As I write, I remember vividly two people who were near neighbours in my first parish.

To visit one was always a pleasure; to visit the other was always a penance. The former was very ill, but approached each day with zest and was more interested in other people than in herself. She was an inspiration to all who knew her.

She died on the eve of her 21st birthday, fulfilled and at peace. The other had nothing much wrong with her but kept up a constant litany of complaints and grumbles which dragged down the most robust of spirits. She had a sad and lonely old age.

The moral, I hope, is obvious.

taking in Win Green, and there will also be a Bat Walk and Nordic Walking taster session, as well as a yoga walk.

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At last! Show goes on at Fringe Festival

By Steve Keenan

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The show will go on in Shaftesbury next weekend as the town’s Fringe Festival returns after a covidenforced break last year.

After many nervy moments and a few wobbles, some 66 artists have committed to come to town to blast away the cobwebs with a healthy mix of cultures including comedy, music, poetry and even an illusionist.

They will be putting on 104 performances in a range of venues, from the big showstoppers (Arts Centre, Grosvenor Hotel) to the small and intimate (Seasons of Shaftesbury café, seats 16).

You have a choice at 3pm on Sunday: pop into Sloane’s hairdressers to hear the Belle Street duo perform or take a seat at the Bupa dentists and

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FANGS A LOT: Fringe coorganiser Rob Neely with the Serpent’s Head in Swan’s Yard

listen to the Tattie Bogle Band.

The choice is yours and the choice is broad. “We have got some comedy, theatre and dance and a much higher percentage of music than before - a lot of bands and a lot more local acts,” said Fringe spokesman Keri

Jones.

“There is also going to be quite an emphasis on sustainability. There will be a Print Your Own T-shirt event and a repair shop, like on the telly.”

Both are in the Town Hall, Saturday-Monday.

It is the fifth year of the Fringe, which is now recognised as the third largest event of its type outside of Edinburgh and Brighton.

There are 22 venues altogether and other main stages are in the Abbey Gardens, Trinity Centre, Ye Olde Two Brewers and Shaftesbury Football Club.

The Half Moon pub is a new venue this year.

St Peter’s Church will again host acts including 95-yearold Shaftesbury singer Tony Hawkins, the world’s oldest Fringe performer (Friday, 7.30pm) and David Grierson’s Pheonix Café Orchestra – “the Mills and Boon of light music,” he says (Saturday, 3.30pm).

The 104 shows are spread over four days, from August 27-30, with most shows on the Saturday and Sunday, when the High Street will be closed to traffic.

There will be food on Park Walk, including the Gritchie brewery beer truck. And look out for the Fringe artworks, courtesy of Fringe

co-organiser Rob Neely, including giant masks on roundabouts and the Serpent’s Head in Swan’s Yard.

We asked Keri what other acts we should look out for.

These are a few that came to mind: some acts are performing more than once. n Friday 3pm, Coffee #1: Cable Street, a Tisbury folk group who during lockdown were able to rehearse in a church graveyard, courtesy of the vicar. n Friday 4.30pm, Grosvenor Hotel: Illusionist The Great Baldini, the Maharajah of Mystery. n Friday 7pm, Ye Olde Two Brewers: Plastic Jeezus, a satirical musical duo from Bournemouth. n Saturday 3pm, Arts Centre: Tesco – the Opera!

Comedy with Steve Clarke. n Sunday 5pm, Arts Centre: Comedian Jacob Hulland, former head boy at Shaftesbury School – his first show since graduating with a degree in comedy.

While there is no printed programme, the phone app has been updated from 2019 and is kept fully up to date.

There are also full listings on the website (shaftesburyfringe.co.uk) and updates on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter search for Shaftesbury Fringe 2021.

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BACK OF THE NET: Cherries community team visit Fern Brook Lodge

Cherries away at home

AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust team put residents at Care South’s Fern Brook Lodge in Gillingham through their paces as they all took part in a little football practice after 18 months of virtual practice sessions.

The team made their way around the home, making sure everyone was able to get involved, using specially designed seated football games to bring out the competitive streak in residents and gave expert demonstrations of the intense training and exercise regimes that

the Cherries players undertake to reach the highest level.

Jan Howell, activities lead at Fern Brook Lodge, said: “The residents absolutely love interacting with the coaches and getting involved in the activities.”

The visit from the community sports team is part of the partnership between AFC Bournemouth Community Sports Trust and Care South, which began in 2014, which allows residents, home care service users and staff to get involved in a variety of activities.

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Appeal after theft of digger

Officers investigating the theft of a digger in North Dorset are appealing for witnesses.

Dorset Police received a report at around 11.10pm on Friday August 6 that a digger had been loaded onto a flatbed trailer in Milton on Stour, before being driven towards Mere.

The digger was later found abandoned, still on the trailer, near to Gasper in Wiltshire, having been involved in a road traffic collision. The occupants of the vehicle, described as a 4x4 similar to a Toyota Rav4, had left the area before officers arrived at the scene. If you have relevant dashcam footage or witnessed the incident, call 101.

LOVE ME DO: One of the quilts on show

Quilters take to arts centre Labours in Lockdown is a boutique quilt show, presenting the work of Walking Feet, a group of four friends who have been working together for ten years.

The exhibition of work they produced over the pandemic is going on show at the Foyer Gallery at Shaftesbury Arts Centre from September 1-7.

Member Kate Pickard said: “We could only meet on Zoom but began to take it in turns to set challenges

for the group to produce small pieces, choosing a subject as a starting point, and sometimes stipulating size as well.

“In all we have each set four challenges and the pieces on show are the results. I think it is fair to say that we all like some of our pieces more than others, and that we found some challenges more challenging than others, but at least that gave us something to worry about other than covid!”

Gillingham care home hosts a mad hatters tea party in aid of Lewis-Manning Hospice Care Fern Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham was delighted to host a special mad hatters themed tea party to raise much needed-funds and drive awareness of Lewis-Manning Hospice care, which provides care to patients and their families facing a life-limiting illness.

Residents and staff have certainly been getting into the summer spirit at the home with Chef, Darren and kitchen assistants, Alicia and Jackie preparing a wonderful buffet lunch. The tea party feast included a delicious array of sandwiches, carrot cake and Victoria sponge, as well as jelly and mousses and some scrumptious scones with jam and cream. Last but not least was the large rabbit that was made of green jelly that everyone was delighted to see!

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Growers and showers return

Variety of music at charity concert

Sturminster Newton Garden Club is up and running once more giving members their long-awaited chance to meet together again.

A plant sale, the Rotary Club Garden Fair and then the form of its own Summer Show have been embraced by members and raising much-needed funds for the club. One said: “Members were very generous in supplying lots of plants and cakes, the public were very generous in purchasing them.

“It was an excuse to see many of the people who we had not seen for a long time.

“This year the annual show was altogether smaller, with just over 20 classes thus giving members necessary space to view and talk safely.

“Members brought their entries on the night and with no prior entry, organisers were pleasantly surprised

The Blandford Branch of Save the Children will be holding its 27th Anniversary Concert in Cheap Street Church, Sherborne on Friday, September 3 at 7pm.

As always, seven members of the Choral Scholars from the world renowned choir of St John’s College, Cambridge, will be singing a programme ranging from early sacred music and folk songs, to contemporary, close harmony arrangements – something to suit all musical tastes.

An additional bonus is that their Herbert Howell Organ Scholar will be performing on the church’s impressive organ.

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with the number of entries.”

The weather has not been kind to gardeners with a long dry spell, then wet weather.

Vice chairman Dennis Hewitson took on the job of organising the show and as a qualified judge took on the role of judge, ably assisted by chief steward Chris Hawkins, judging a variety of classes from vegetables, flowers, domestic and handicrafts.

The overall winner of the Banksian Medal was Sue Stroud.

The best exhibit went to Laura Lyons for her colourful needlepoint cushion, which had so much work in one item.

Castle Gardens supply plug plants for one class plus a voucher and this was won by Joyce Moggridge.

More than half of the members attended, a satisfying turn out giving the club encouragement to look forward to its winter programme.

The club would like to thank all members who have stayed in contact and helped in difficult times to keep the interest of the club going.

A member said: “Thank you to all the new members who are showing an interest.

“We are looking forward to a brighter future.”

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It’s up, up and away in my beautiful

By Steve Keenan newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

WHAT GOES UP... Alex Harvey waves goodbye to terra firma as he takes off in his hot air baloon

When you fly a hot air balloon, says Alex Harvey, it’s a good idea to keep a bottle of wine in the 4x4 used by your back-up team.

“One of the difficulties with a balloon is that you are going to have to land somewhere,” he explains.

“A bottle of wine helps in getting access to the field where the balloon is. Happily, since lockdown farmers and landowners have been very accommodating.”

Attending a seminar on Landowner Relations is on the list in obtaining a pilot’s licence. A minimum of 16 hours flying time is also required.

As are exams in meteorology, navigation, air law, balloon systems and human performance.

Alex, inset, tells me this as we glide south of Sturminster Newton in a two-person basket strung beneath a large black balloon advertising a now defunct Bristol PR company.

He bought the balloon,

burners and basket from a fellow pilot, obtained his licence and is now adding more hours to qualify as a commercial balloon pilot. “I hope to do that before next April,” he says.

He will then be able to fly paying passengers across the Blackmore Vale and will possibly be the youngest commercial balloon pilot in the country.

Alex, a lad from Penselwood, is 25.

“I love flying – it is something that is so different to anything else in day-to-day life,” he enthuses. “You take off and all the rest disappears. The focus is in the clouds.”

His focus that warm early August evening was also necessarily on staying away from horses, identifying power lines and potential landing fields devoid of animals or crops.

My focus was downwards, watching gaggles of geese scatter in farmyards, trying to identify the water mill near Hammoon, swimming pools in large houses and studying the ridges on Hambledon Hill.

Several sharp bursts of LPG

Workshop is officially opened by town mayor Mayor of Gillingham Paul Harris QGM has officially opened the new workshop facilities at Roman Court in the town.

The project began in June 2020 and following public consultation, a submission for a Public Works loan was made. By the end of September 2020 the site at 20

LET’S GET TO WORK: Mayor Paul Harris opens the workshop at Roman Court

Roman Court, which belonged to Gillingham Town Council, has been transformed into a new

workshop. Cllr Harris gave special thanks to the members of the council’s task and finish group and to

the council’s grounds staff for the huge efforts they had put in to help renovate the site.

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balloon and pilot Alex is aiming high from the burners turn heads skywards down below before the peace of floating on air is restored.

After 45 minutes, we begin our descent. The burners are switched off, the top of the balloon vented to let hot air escape and we come into land, brushing through a hedge before hitting the ground, the basket gently toppling over onto its side.

Alex calls his mum and two friends in the 4x4 to say we have landed near Farrington and goes in search of the owner who, as it turns out, is on holiday. But happily his house guest has a key to the gate and thinks it’s all great fun. The balloon is rolled into a bag, loaded into a trailer with the basket and gear and we’re away within 30 minutes, leaving her with the wine.

Interviewing somebody in a small hot air balloon basket is actually not that easy, especially when there are views to be seen and profound thoughts to be worked on.

So we all went to The Talbot pub in Iwerne Minster, and I asked Alex how his love of

AWAY WE GO: The balloon is prepared for take-off

balloons took off.

“When I was living in Oxford, I did a couple of flights with Virgin as a passenger and crew. I moved back to the area and was referred to Steve Vining, the Virgin balloon pilot in Dorset.

“I started crewing for him and realised that this is what I wanted to do.”

More experience was gained, a friendship forged and eventually Alex bought a second-hand balloon off Steve. “He bought my balloon when he was training and wanted to move it on.

Steve has been a rock. I wouldn’t have done it without him.”

Alex works for Wessex Internet and lives in Shaftesbury, keeping his balloon on Steve’s farm

New start, new venue and new day for U3A group Older people in the Shaftesbury and Gillingham areas keen to learn are celebrating the relaunch of their U3A groups.

There’s a new start, a new venue and a new day for Shaftesbury & Gillingham U3A (sgu3a), as they restart their monthly meetings on Wednesday, September 1 at Motcombe Memorial Hall.

The club has been running since 1999, part of a national movement which supports people in their third age.

The club has about 400

members aged 50 upwards.

A meeting on the first Wednesday of the month offers a guest speaker, and there are various sub groups, including gardening, canasta, Scrabble, international history, art appreciation, digital photography, literature, family history, French conversation and German.

Membership is for all who are retired, semi-retired or getting closer to retirement and it is just £10 per year to join. See u3asites.org.uk/ sgu3a/home.

outside of Sturminster Newton.

“But it is an expensive hobby,” he acknowledges, as the talk turned to how he might finance his future business.

It transpires that Alex would be very interested to meet a business or investor who would like to spend, say, £40k in return for advertising on a new, larger balloon, with 50 flights guaranteed, promotions and staff competitions.

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It would also be great if the investor has land where he could base his new commercial operation. All open to discussion.

Running it as a business would also need a number of ground crew beyond parents and friends to help manage the balloon as it is inflated, to drive, then help pack it away.

“It is a very difficult juggling act,” says Alex, with some understatement.

But his ambition is serious. “I would hope to make a living out of this. There are not enough pilots at present as so many packed it in over covid – it’s another reason why I am keen to get going. It would be a six-month season here, then flying abroad, maybe Thailand or America.” n Contact Alex at balloonpilot@mail.com

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Letters

Four counties need to form a formal alliance The Archbishop of York, in a recent newspaper article, advocated greater recognition of England. But in truth England has never had a cultural identity. The features listed by the Archbishop were essentially British rather than English. Alfred’s descendants formed England as a political construct – a conglomerate of the four great Saxon kingdoms of Wessex, Mercia, East Anglia and Northumbria. The cultural identities remained regional. John Prescott’s Regional Authorities partly recognised this. But the South West Region was a collection of leftovers, with no cultural identity between Gloucestershire and Dorset, let alone Cornwall.

As we see extensive powers being devolved to the great metropolitan areas with their elected mayors, the rural areas risk getting left out.

Individual counties are too small to compete. So we need to recreate the core Wessex. A consortium of Dorset, Devon, Somerset and Wiltshire could be large enough to earn a substantial measure of devolution while remaining a coherent cultural unit – a region not of great cities but of market towns, agriculture and small businesses. We need our county councils and our MPs to get together in a formal alliance which can talk to central government with an authoritative voice for Wessex.

Mike Keatinge Sherborne n I have become increasingly concerned at the vast amount of untreated ragwort growing in our roadside verges.

To my knowledge, ragwort is highly poisonous to animals and not too good for humans either, having always been known as an highly obnoxious 22

half of our annual budget.

Despite this, we’ve begun work on how we can improve our bus services, and bin collections continue to be highly regarded by our residents.

I recommend visiting our website to find out more about our plans for car parking charges, as well as how your Council Tax is spent. If there are any further questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the team on parking@ dorsetcouncil.gov.uk.

Cllr Ray Bryan Portfolio Holder for Highways, Travel and Environment Dorset Council

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weed. It is not only poisonous whilst growing, but cut and lying dead it is a far greater hazard.

Surely it is about time the authorities addressed this hazard as a matter of some urgency?

Della Jones MBE n Your latest edition has an article by Steve Keenan – It failed to say where in your magazine’s area the location (“Ludlow”) was – first rule of journalism!

I was mystified – but a quick search revealed the error: the location is LudWELL, near Shaftesbury. Silly sausage!

Alan Holwell (near Sherborne) We know! Many of you emailed in about this – it was a slip of the keyboard… Ed n I read with interest John Carter’s letter in the New

Blackmore Vale on July 23 2021 regarding car parking.

All of our car park ticket machines should accept cash and we have no plans to remove this payment option from our car parks.

As for our plans to standardise car parking payments, we are doing this to ensure a fairer system for all residents regardless of where they live in the county.

The introduction of new parking permits will ensure local people can avoid paying the increased parking charges, with higher pricing in tourist hotspots to ensure visitors pay more than Dorset residents.

The formation of Dorset Council has saved significant amounts of money, but the financial challenges we face are great, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Social care need and costs continue to grow, making up more than

n Having read the article about hedgehogs last week, I am concerned about the feeding advice given.

Evidence has come to light in recent years about the potential harm of feeding sunflower hearts, peanuts and mealworms, all of which are high in phosphorus, and when fed in the wrong ratio to calcium in their diet can have disastrous effects.

If they are routinely being fed high phosphorus foods, the small amount of mealworms, sunflower seeds or peanuts that you are providing could be the difference between a healthy diet and a lethal dose of phosphorus.

It should always be remembered that when feeding hedgehogs the aim is to supplement their natural diets, not be to replace their natural diet entirely.

If phosphorus levels in food are consistently higher than the calcium content this can result in the body leaching calcium, which is stored in the bones, into the bloodstream to counteract the discrepancy.

The resulting calcium deficiency within the bones causes them to become

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and provide an authoritative Wessex voice misshapen, bendy or brittle, causing painful deformities and fractures. This is known as Metabolic Bone Disease (MBD) or hyperparathyroidism. Young hedgehogs fed on a diet with the incorrect calcium/ phosphorus ratio are particularly at risk and are unlikely to live to be healthy adults.

It is far better to stick to harmless cat/dog food, either wet food or cat biscuits or hedgehog food, provided that it does not contain the harmful elements which sadly some do.

Sue Aldous Licensed Badger Vaccinator Hedgehog Co-ordinator with Dorset Friendly Towns and Villages See valewildlife.co.uk for more information n Nick Smith is absolutely correct (BVM, August 6).

There are few signs that our government is listening to our concerns re traffic in the South West.

Likewise, our MPs enjoy toeing the party line rather than push for the real changes that their constituents demand.

Having signed us all up to a Climate Emergency they are now fiddling whilst large sections of the world are burning. In similar fashion Dorset Council is still looking at old plans rather than make new ones. Changing light bulbs will not save enough electricity to power a fleet of electric vehicles.

Stating that the A350 and the C13 are “main traffic routes in and out of Poole for European lorries” is not correct. Firstly, the Port of Poole is insignificant as a freight port and does not even appear on the GVTs map of important ports.

I cannot remember the last time I saw an obvious

think carefully about how we travel. The question “Is this journey really necessary?” from the 1980s is even more relevant today.

Lynne Fish n I would like to thank the two gentlemen who picked up my husband and carried him to our car after his fall in Morrison car park, Blandford.

I took him to the minor injuries unit where the large gash on his nose was treated together with his knee which is badly bruised (but thankfully no broken bones).

Thank you once again for your kindness, it was much appreciated.

Maggi Pearson

Seen in Gillingham high street earlier today – thought you might like this, it made me chuckle.

I thought I knew all the verses but have never come across this one.

Andrew European lorry around Shaftesbury (A30 or A350) and even by its own admission, prior to Brexit, the freight trade at Poole was dropping.

Mostly the HGVs are liveried in the UK and delivering to supermarkets, house building sites or to road construction (Hanson’s being Dorset Council’s main contractor).

Secondly, the designated route for HGV’s has long been either to the East or West of the A350 and as shown in the Bristol/Bath to South Coast Study in 2004, the A350 is the least fuel efficient route and therefore should never be adopted as a strategic route for HGVs. I do not believe that any council is able to improve flow.

All new road space fills up almost immediately and thus

actually increases traffic levels.

What I do believe they are capable of is reducing the need to travel by private car but there needs to be the political will to achieve this through better land use planning and a change of mindset (to include public transport, walking and cycling as valid forms of transport).

It is possible to get GVT funds to build roads. Just look at the £6.3 million that Gillingham has been given to build 1.3 kilometres for the new houses planned there.

That’s £4,853,846 per km.

The easiest figures to remember are that 70% of all traffic is local and that over 20% of the population do not have access to a car. Climate Emergency or not, if we want to be able to enjoy where we live we need to

n Shaftesbury and District Dementia Friendly Community (SDDFC) are starting up a new musical activity group called Melodies Remembered. The group sessions are aimed at supporting people living with memory loss and dementia and their carers and will be both fun and sociable. The group will run on alternate Thursday afternoons at Shaftesbury Football Club, Coppice Street, Shaftesbury.

Currently there is very little support for people living with dementia and memory loss in our local Shaftesbury community and we believe that this group will make a valuable contribution to the well-being of this group of people, many of whom have been adversely affected by social isolation resulting from the pandemic Whilst we are actually starting the group on 19th August, we plan to have an 'official open day' on Thursday 16th September at 2pm, when we have invited the Mayor of Shaftesbury to attend.

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Outstanding results for GCSE pupils Students at The Gryphon School in Sherborne are celebrating excellent GCSE and BTEC results. Connie Symms achieved ten grade 9s and a BTEC Distinction*.

She said: “I can’t believe it, I’m so happy!”

Twins Holly and Chloe Gillett, achieved a fantastic fourteen 9s, six grade 8s and a distinction between them.

Holly said: “I was really nervous, I have worked so hard and tried my best, and kept up with all the online learning during lockdown, so I’m just incredibly happy today.”

She will be going on to study biology, chemistry and maths, which she hopes will enable her to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.

Chloe is staying on for Sixth Form to study film, biology,

SO THRILLED: Holly and Chloe Gillett at The Gryphon School

chemistry and English language.

Henrietta Love achieved an amazing nine grade 9s and two 8s. She said: “It feels incredible, I was expecting to do ok, but I’m so pleased with my results!”

Edward Palmer achieved a brilliant seven grade 9s, 3

grade 8s and a 7. He said “I am thrilled, just really, really pleased. I’m looking forward to being able to celebrate with friends.”

Rosie Beeson got five grade 9s, three 8s and three 7s, and Charlotte Willis received five grade 9s, five 8s and a 7.

n Bruton School for Girls is delighted to announce its GCSE results, with 100% of girls achieving five or more GCSEs at Grade 4 or above and 67% of the grades awarded were Grade 7 or above.

Headmistress Jane Evans said: “The girls should be immensely proud of the results they have received today; I know I certainly am. It’s been another year of uncertainly with regards to exams but each individual set of results reflects how hard the girls have worked to remain focussed on their learning.

“It is testament to their great character and spirit which will stay with them as they progress onto their chosen A Level courses in September.”

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after more terms of lockdown learning n King Arthur’s School is celebrating outstanding achievements in their GCSEs. Alexia Negreci scooped 7 x grade 9s, 3 x grade 8s and is going on to study A levels in maths and sciences at The Gryphon. Alexia intends to study medicine at Oxbridge and achieved the stunning results despite the challenges of moving to the UK from Romania and speaking English as a second language.

Rosie Hodges achieved 6 x grade 9s, 1 x L2D* and 3 x grade 8s. She will be taking A levels in maths and science with a view to studying physiotherapy at university.

Devon Clarke and Gabrielle Voiciulevic both achieved 2 grade 9s, 3 x grade 8s, 3 x grade 7s. Bobby Lloyd

DELIGHTED: Pupils receive their results at King Arthur’s

achieved 1 x L2D, 1 x grade 8, 2 x grade 7s, 4 x grade 6s, a L2M, and a grade 5. Reece Arnold achieved 2 x grade 7, 1 x L2M, 5 x grade 5, 1 x grade 6. Both students will be starting Level 3 courses in Public Services with a view to serving their community in the future.

Deputy Lead Prefect Ollie Pyle is delighted to join

Kingston Maurward in September to study agriculture and continue developing the skills he has acquired during his time at King Arthur’s and on his placements at Rylands Farm.

Headteacher Jen Jacklin said: “We are immensely proud of all the work and achievements of our students.”

n The Blandford School is pleased to report some excellent performances by students in year 11.

Headteacher Sally Wilson said: “Over the last few years, our results at KS4 and post 16 have been very good in comparison with schools nationally.”

Congratulations go to all students including the following high achievers: Lauren Hancock (7x9s, 2x8s), Robert Harding (7x9s, 2x7s), Rosema Hossain (6x9s, 3x8s0, Sasha Payne (5x9s, 3x8s, 1x7), Honey McLaughlin (5x9s, 2x8s, 1x7, 1x6), Fred Johnson (5x9s, 1x8, 2x7s, 1x6), Livvy McKenna (4x9s, 2x8s, 3x7s), Kyle Haines (2x9s, 4x8s, 2x7s, 1x6), Charlie Bagg (1x9, 5x8s, 2x7s, 1x6,1xD).

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Items for Sale Kingsize Sealy Firm Posturpedic Mattress As new, only slept on 5 times. £95 ono. 01258 817101 / 07967 589543.

Gas Cooker, nearly new,50cm wide, Hotpoint, freestanding, black, vgc relocation sale, £190, (RP £379.00). 01749 670552.

Lister LD15 diesel stationary engine 1951 serial number 8381, on trolley £175. 01935 425220.

Colchester Lathe 7.5" swing, 48" bed, good working order with extras, single phase £1,450. 01963 240686.

New Kampa Ace PRO 400 caravan awning. £500 Used once. 01747 841163.

Caravan awning Isabella Magnum 3.40m Caravan draught skirt, Carbon fibre poles £350. Zeals 01747 841163.

Zanussi DW-24 aquasave small under counter dishwasher, good working order £40. 01985 248328.

Woodburner Chimney by Nova.

Complete, unused. £450 Please telephone for further details. 01963 362864.

Pekin Bantams & Hybrid Pullets available Tel 01963 363659 dorsethens.co.uk.

Two Crossroads Ultra bicycles 27in. wheels. Reasonable condition.

Bike rack for car and accessories included. £25 each.01935 872269.

Towing mirrors by Milenco, fit most cars,includes storage bag £30, caravan hitchlock Winterhoff 300 suit Elddis vans £30. tel 01747

821538 Double bed. Silentnight mattress, base and headboard. Good condition. Collection only. £10. the.smiths1@yahoo.co.uk Books. Lester Dick Francis, Official Biography, Ruby Walsh Autobiography, Frankie Autobiography, John Francome Riding High £35 01722 711456.

Books The Classic Racehorse By Peter Willett, Dorian Williams Master Of One autobiography, £20 01722 711456.

Reading light free standing adjustable head £25 Set of alloy wheel protectors £20 07523 564678.

AL-KO Combined Scarifyer and Aerator used once from new. Yours for less than half price £60. 01747 823168.

Zanussi fridge/freezer excellent condition £100 ono Panasonic TV also excellent condition £100ono Please phone 07710 226286.

Electra c1760 free standing dishwasher. Approx 4 years old. 12 place setting. Good working order.

Surplus to requirements, following house move. £25. 07986 035740.

Marnhull.

Carpet grippers 5’ long x 75. New, boxed. £30 01963 362864.

Jam jars £5 per dozen, pickling jars £6 per dozen 01747 824240.

Electric garden groom £30 Electric Bosch strimmer £20 07854 966770.

Cream leather 3 piece suite, 3-

seater sofa plus 2 armchairs, very good condition. £100 buyer to collect 01935 509503.

Free wooden potting shed with glass frontage 6 x 12 feet approx.

Must be able to dismantle and remove. 01963 251624 Wastemaster 38L for caravan grey water £35 & large free standing 12v caravan solar panel 65w - £50 Zeals 01747 841163.

Chest freezer. 1,550mm l, 600mm w, 840mm h. £35. Bruton. 07715 245010.

Folding Walsall trolley. Ideal for safely moving hot meals/drinks around the home. Excellent condition. Collection from Gillingham. £30. 07768 512457.

Cot & mattress in good condition, little used £15 ono 07503 850209.

Very old patterned cast iron green park garden seat ends, good condition £50 ono. 07503 850209.

1 bag Axminster dust extractor, excellent condition £100 ono. 07503 850209.

Black & Chrome breakfast bar stools £75 for the pair. 07970 568679.

Dualit kettle £75 & Dualit 4 slice toaster £100, cream and chrome, lovely condition 07970 568679 Small antique hall/guest room wardrobe with bevelled mirror.

Good condition £60. 01258 820356.

Twin cut ride on mower, Briggs & Stratton engine, good deck, new battery £300 ono 07584 412128

QUALITY VINTAGE DRESSES & SKIRTS, sizes 10-14, offers taken Tel 01935 814485 daytime Tel 01963 250416 evenings LAMONA DOUBLE OVEN & GRILL . 60cm wide - 1 year old, clean, light use, buyer to collect, £160 07786 130116 QUANTITY OF KNITTING WOOL, mixed colours, also cross-stitch kits & craft making equipment offers taken.

01935 814485 daytime, 01963 250416 evenings ISABELLA AMBASSADOR FULL AWNING. Carbon fibre poles, draught skirt. Excellent offer. £300. 01747-841163 CONTAX RIDE ON LAWN MOWER, 61 hours Excellent condition £2,250 07588 053555.

Pride G0-GO MOBILITY PAVEMENT SCOOTER, good condition £200 ono Tel 01258 830930

Announcements NOTICES

ANNIVERSARY

MARY ALICE MONICA GOODE (OTHERWISE MONICA GOODE) (DECEASED)

GREEN - JOHN & THELMA 02/09/2021

Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 any persons having a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the above named, late of 18 Davenant Close, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SL, who died on 20/04/2021, are required to send written particulars thereof to the undersigned on or before 21/10/2021, after which date the Estate will be distributed having regard only to the claims and interests of which they have had notice.

FARNFIELDS LLP, The Square, Gillingham Dorset SP8 4AX

To Mum & Dad, congratulations on your Diamond Anniversary with love Ian, Sue, David, Kay, Melanie, Megan, Chris, Georgina, Alex & Ryan.

GORDON & THERESE STICKLAND are celebrating their platinum wedding anniversary.

Congratulations Mum & Dad on reaching your 70th anniversary 1st September.

With love from all the family

IN MEMORIAM BERNADETTE WATSON Remembering with love our sister Detta who left us a year ago. Sleeping peacefully with Paul and Meldy. God bless you all. Love from your brother and sister Teresa and John xxx

YVE & KEN ACKROYD,

80TH BIRTHDAY – ALEC WATSON

GORDON WING 16/8/1937 – 17/8/2014

Happy 80th birthday wishes to Yve and belated 80th birthday wishes to Ken. Love Maur, Colin, Mike, Chris, Margaret & families xx

Congratulations Alec on your 80th birthday, love from Chris and all the family.

Remembering a dear brother, sadly missed.

BIRTHDAY

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Announcements JULIA VICTORIA COX

DEATHS BARRY FENN AUSTRALIA It is with much sadness Pat and family announce that on 22.7.21 Barry, a much loved husband and father, suffered a heart attack which he did not survive.

He will be sorely missed.

ELAINE COFFIN Suddenly on the 10th August 2021. Elaine aged 88 years of Wincanton, formerly of Penselwood.

Wife of the late Frank Coffin.

Much loved mum, gran and great gran.

Funeral service to be arranged.

Enquiries to Peter Jackson Funeral Services.

Tel: 01963 362570.

BRIAN WILSON Passed away at home on 7th August 2021.

Aged 84 years. Dearly loved husband to Margaret. Father to John and David. A grandfather, great grandfather and great great grandfather.

Funeral service to be held at Poole Crematorium on Monday 23rd August at 12 noon. Flowers or donations, if desired for the Secret World Wildlife Rescue, may be made online by visiting close-funeral.co.uk or cheques payable to the charity c/o Colin J Close Funeral Service, Peel Close, Salisbury Road, Blandford DT11 7JU. Tel: 01258 453133

PITMAN EDWARD GEORGE (EDDIE) Passed away peacefully at Dorset County Hospital, 29th July 2021 aged 78.

Loving husband to Cynthia and loved by all his family. Funeral to be held at St Mary’s & St James’s Church, Hazelbury Bryan on Wednesday 25th August 2021 at 12 noon followed by burial in Hazelbury Bryan Cemetery. Family flowers only please, but if you wish to make a donation in lieu, please send a cheque made payable to “Dorset County Hospital Intensive Care Unit” Directly to Funeral Director C/O Stuart Foster Funeral Services Ltd, 27 Market Street, Yeovil, Somerset BA20 1HZ 01935 508971

COWARD ARTHUR (HAR) JOHN of Mere. Sadly passed away aged 87 on Saturday 31st July 2021 Leaving his much loved wife Audrey, children David and Trudie, son-in-law Clive, four grandchildren William, Charlotte, Beatrice and Lydia and three great grandchildren Felicity, Imogen and Hubert Private cremation with a celebration of his life to be held at a later date.

DUGGAN JOAN MARY Died peacefully in her sleep on 4th August 2021 at home in Gillingham, with her four daughters at her side.

Dearly beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be sadly missed by all her family and friends.

Funeral service at St. Benedict's Church, Gillingham on Friday 27th August at 1pm, followed by interment.

Flowers welcome. All enquiries to Bracher Brothers, Gillingham Tel. 01747 822494

On 3rd August 2021 peacefully in Hays House Residential Home aged 77 years of Shaftesbury, formerly of Melbury Abbas. A much loved mum to Michael and Mandy and a much loved gran to Hannah, Edward, Hermione and Sebastian, who will be sadly missed by all family and friends.

Funeral service takes place at St Thomas's Church, Melbury Abbas on Thursday 26th August at 11.30am. No flowers please but donations if desired to The Donkey Sanctuary, Sidmouth may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

JOHN BRUNNEN Peacefully on the 8th August 2021. John Godfrey aged 79 years of Stour Provost. Much loved husband, dad, grandad and great grandad.

Funeral service at St Michael & All Angels Church, Stour Provost on Thursday, 26th August at 2pm.

Family flowers only please donations if desired for Stour Provost PCC. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

KENWRIGHT VALERIE Passed away peacefully on 31st July 2021 after a short illness. Beloved sister of Harry and Maureen, mother to Marcus, Kate, Mark, Kevin, John and Jane.For funeral details please contact A. J. Wakely & Sons (as below).

Family flowers only please.

Donations in memory of Valerie for St. Margaret’s Hospice may be sent c/o Clive Wakely, A. J. Wakely & Sons, The Old Police Station, Carrington Way, Wincanton, BA9 9JS. Tel: 01963 31310.

DAVID VALLER On 4th August 2021 of Shaftesbury, died peacefully aged 87 years in Salisbury District Hospital with his wife Diana by his side. A much loved husband, dad and grandpop, who will be sadly missed by many.

Funeral service takes place at Salisbury Crematorium on Tuesday 31st August at 2pm. No flowers please but donations if desired to The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance or Community Action Nepal, may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532

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Announcements DEATHS AUSTIN DESMOND Beverley would like to thank family and friends for their support, cards and letters of sympathy following the death of Desmond. Special thanks to the Marie Curie nurses for their kind care and to Alison C. Board who painted a beautiful daffodil and auctioned it in Desmond’s memory. A grand total of £755 has been sent to Marie Curie.

Please accept this as a personal acknowledgement.

JOAN FRIZZLE Peacefully on the 8th August 2021. Joan aged 86 years, formerly of Lydlinch. A dearly loved friend who will be sadly missed.

Thanksgiving Service at St Thomas à Becket Church, Lydlinch on Wednesday, 25th August at 12 noon. Donations if desired for Lydlinch Churchyard Fund. C/o Peter Jackson Funeral Services, Mons, High St, Henstridge, BA8 0RB. Tel: 01963 362570.

REED FRANK HERBERT

SHIRLEY BROWNING (NEÉ DAVIS) Passed away peacefully on 4th August, 2021 at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, Sussex, aged 88 years. Formerly of Kingston, Sturminster Newton, Dorset. Beloved wife (widow of Keith), mother and grandmother, sadly missed by all her family and friends. Donations if desired to The Woodland Trust by visiting freemanbrothers.co.uk/remember or c/o Freeman Brothers, Billingshurst, 01403 785133.

STANDERWICK REX LIONEL Passed away peacefully at the Malthouse Care Home on Tuesday 10th August aged 96 years. A dearly loved husband of the late Kathleen, mother of Paul and Diana and father in law of Joy. A much loved grandfather of Lisa, Kirsty and Tamara and an affectionately remembered uncle to his nephews and nieces. Funeral service to be held at Gillingham Methodist Church on Tuesday 31st August at 2pm followed by burial at Gillingham Town Cemetery. Family flowers only please. All enquiries to Bracher Brothers Gillingham 01747 822494.

FUNERAL DIRECTOR’S Q&A Kaye Clemens is manager /funeral director at Colin J Close in Blandford Why did you become a funeral director?

Growing up I had to deal with my own grief, from my father dying whilst I was young, to my sister dying a few years later. I started to understand the emotional turbulence grief can throw at us. Later I trained to be a therapeutic counsellor, once qualified I realised with my life experience plus my new skill set, I could make a difference within the bereavement process, as a funeral director I can contribute to aid and guide someone through what is a very traumatic and emotional journey.

Best part of your job?

It sounds a cliché but it’s true, I feel I can make a difference, I would say I bring a human touch,

Peacefully on 5th August 2021 at Newstone House Care Home, Sturminster Newton, aged 100 years.

Beloved husband of the late Joan. Much loved father, grandfather and great grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral service at Yeovil Crematorium on Wednesday 1st September at 11.20am.

No flowers please. Donations if desired, in memory of Frank for Weldmar Hospicecare may be sent directly to Joseph Weld Hospice, Herringston Road, Dorchester DT1 2SL. All enquiries to Bracher Brothers, Gillingham Tel. 01747 822494

SUSAN MARY ALFORD (NÉE HARDIMAN) A Memorial Service to Celebrate Susan's life takes place at Shaftesbury Town Cemetery on Sunday 5th September at 1pm. All Welcome.

Donations if desired to Weldmar Hospicecare Trust may be sent to Merefield & Henstridge Funeral Directors, Ridgemount, Pitts Lane, West Melbury, Shaftesbury, Dorset. SP7 0BU. Tel: 01747 853532.

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What’s the hardest part of your job?

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If you were not a funeral director, what would you be?

That’s easy, working with animals, I’m always walking my dog, I would really love to open my own animal sanctuary.

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Loved to laugh, A Love of life, Now having a rest from a life well lived.

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MPs’ round-up

Vaccine passports would set very dangerous precedent In a spirit of measured calmness and stoic resilience, our market towns and villages are coming back to life. A buzz is returning to our high streets and long overdue village gatherings are taking place. Life is returning to normal.

Of course, for many of us, August means one thing: exam results. And I’d like to say a huge congratulations to the thousands of local students who’ve received their GCSE, A-level and vocational results over the past few weeks. I have fond results day memories from my time as a secondary school teacher; watching hard work pay off and my students taking their next exciting step in life. Having had to contend with the

Somerton & Frome MP David Warburton disruption and uncertainly of the last couple of years, I’m incredibly proud of all that our local young people and school teachers have achieved.

With so much to celebrate, I’m incredibly glad that more

live events will be going ahead thanks to a Government-backed insurance scheme worth over £750 million which I spent months campaigning for. I met privately with the Chancellor to ask for this precise initiative, which I hope will give the folks at Gilcombe Farm confidence in planning next year’s FarmFest and Sunrise festivals, while also supporting the fantastic live events at Wincanton Racecourse and all those in the wider industry such as the brilliant Bradsons Event Services. I’m acutely aware of how challenging this pandemic has been for those who make a living from live events – with many sadly forced into

cancellation. Now, the show can go on.

Speaking of social events, there’s been a lot of speculation recently about the role of vaccine passports as we emerge from this pandemic. I should make it very clear that I do not believe that vaccine passports offer either the safest or most appropriate way forward when it comes to admittance to nightclubs or any other social settings. Equality under the law is an indivisible principle which underpins our way of life – and any attempt to apportion the freedoms which we all (rightly) take for granted according to the receipt of a vaccination sets, I believe, a dangerous precedent.

My predecessor founded community in Bermuda!

I hope you enjoyed Miranda’s interview with me in Edition 22. I wasn’t expecting to see a childhood photo on the front cover! But thank you to many of you who have been in touch with your kind comments.

The West Dorset constituency is vast. It is 400 square miles with 137 parishes.

So although the Blackmore Vale is my home, as an MP, I have an extended home, all the way down to Lyme Regis!

A few weeks ago, I joined the commemorations of one of my predecessors, Sir George Somers, in the annual Somers Day celebrations at Lyme Regis.

He was Mayor of Lyme Regis in Elizabethan times, and subsequently MP in 1603, and then naval leader who founded the island community known today as 34

MP for West Dorset Chris Loder Bermuda.

Exotic foods and knowledge of the world are two things we take for granted today, but Somers and his crew endured considerable disease, starvation, and mutiny in the pursuit of discovery and knowledge.

In Lyme Regis a few weeks ago, I was joined by the Mayor of St. George’s, one of the earliest settlements

founded in Bermuda by Somers.

And for many years now, the Somers Day parade has celebrated our continued close relationship with Bermuda where elected representatives are always keen to visit us.

The Mayor of St George’s speech was moving and from the heart. He told us that these celebrations underscored how important it is that we learn from our history and to be always in the pursuit of truth, rather than what we are first told. I think it is important to hear from those who are much closer to historical issues like this rather than those who like to be the voice of others without a mandate. n We take for granted today our ability to search on our phones or computers for

any information we want to know about this world in an instant. It is important though to remember that sometimes what we first read might not be accurate and we have a responsibility ourselves to validate what we read too. n Finally, this week, the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne celebrated its 70th anniversary on Monday last week. The Yeatman, with its continual service to Sherborne has a special place in the hearts and minds of those of us in and around the town. Our campaign to see the Minor Injuries Unit re-open after a year of closure, was met with success several weeks ago, but has certainly shown the importance of these facilities to the wellbeing of our town.

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MPs’ round-up

Rewilding? Cost saving more like...

With apologies to the 19th century agrarian pamphleteer and parliamentarian, William Cobbett I spent a week touring 32 villages of the South West Wiltshire constituency on what I call my ‘Rural Rides’.

I’m in the towns all the time, but it’s important to be present in the smaller communities as well, picking up local issues and casework.

From Tollard Royal in the south to Bulkington in the north, I set up in village halls mostly – I have so many of these great buildings in my constituency I thought I’d write a book about them when I have time, dedicated perhaps to Cobbett – but also churches and pubs. I’m so grateful to my hosts, the parish councils and residents who turned out to speak with me. I collected a lot of work and am still ploughing through it.

The biggest issue was roads – heavy traffic topping the bill.

Everyone knows I can’t

magic it away but I can make the issue more prominent with those who may be able to help. That’s how MPs work, and even sometimes change things, using whatever tools we have – meetings in high places, phone calls, tubthumping, letters and, whisper it, the media.

The environment came up a lot – Cobbett would be pleased. Interestingly, verges and traffic islands have become a bit of a tussle with

some bemoaning the unkept look currently favoured by the council under the cost-saving cover of rewilding and some urging even more emphasis on wildflowers and sanctuary for insects at the edges of roads. There’s nothing more lovely than a show of native wildflowers – and there seem more than I recall from my childhood – but all too soon it goes over and becomes a mess. How’s that for sitting on the fence?

I’m certainly not fence sitting on the prospect of an incinerator at Westbury, a horror that of course came up a lot in villages close to the town. On Tuesday I spoke with planning Secretary Robert Jenrick urging a moratorium on these old style carbon-belching monsters pending a rethink on so-called energy from waste, not least as there is national incinerator overcapacity. What madness to permit more of these things in the very year that the UK proudly hosts COP26. If we

facilitate dirty old incinerators how can we persuade developing economies to do what’s necessary to contain global warming or, indeed, persuade householders that they must pay megabucks to stop burning oil and gas?

Among national issues, to my surprise, assisted dying came up a lot, that is to say pro assisted dying. Politicians have a reputation for being slippery but I do try to be up front when I respectfully disagree with voters, especially on matters of conscience like this. I would not support amending the law on assisted dying to make it easier. I fear where it might ultimately lead – societal pressure on vulnerable people to be complicit in their own demise. Personally, that makes me uncomfortable and, whilst I do appreciate there are heart rending cases that are inadequately helped by palliation, I prefer to put my trust in improving end of life care.

their own become involved in county lines gangs and I intend to deliver on those priorities.”

He thanked those involved in the week-long drive against county lines gangs – organised criminal networks involved in exporting drugs into areas within the UK, using dedicated mobile phone

lines or other form of ‘deal line’ - which took place in Dorset in May. The operation saw 14 arrests, more than £40,000 worth of drugs and £7,100 in cash seized from suspected dealers.

Officers also seized approximately 146 grams of suspected crack cocaine and 90 grams of suspected heroin with an estimated value of £23,600. Stolen bikes valued at £12,000 were also recovered.

“This was definitely a good result,” said Mr Sidwick, who revealed the force had also carried out welfare checks in order to protect vulnerable people who had become snared by the criminal gangs.

“The gangs are likely to

exploit children and vulnerable adults to move and store the drugs and money and they will often use coercion, intimidation, violence - including sexual violence - and weapons,” he said. He stated the on-going county lines battle would be reflected in his Crime Plan for Dorset.

“I am intent on working very closely with Dorset Police, as well as a wide range of partners including both our local authorities, to make sure these gangs find it as difficult as possible to operate anywhere in our county,” he said. “I want them to understand that Dorset is not a good place to ply their toxic trade.”

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MP for South West Wiltshire Dr Andrew Murrison

New crime chief targets drugs gangs Dorset’s new Crime Commissioner David Sidwick has said that putting victims and communities first and fighting violent crime and high harm – offences which involve domestic and sexual violence - will be the main priorities of his term of office.

“These priorities have been formed during the three years I spent talking with the people of Dorset about what matters to them, whilst campaigning to become PCC,” he said.

“I know how concerned residents are about the effects of drug misuse in our society and I know too that they want to see a difference in Dorset, with more enforcement, more arrests and more help for those who through no fault of

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Food & Drink

Like traditional pubs? The revitalised

By Toby Hartwell newsdesk@blackmorevale.net

With the future of our traditional pubs seemingly very fragile it is a great pleasure to write about one which has been comprehensively turned around by some very creative owners.

Simon and Sarah Colquhoun left a pub they had been running in Brighton to take on the challenge of revitalising the Gaggle of Geese.

When they bought it, the pub was closed and unloved with overgrown garden and collapsed roof.

In May 2018, after a 10month refurbishment the residents of the village of Buckland Newton, which sits in the lush meadow land and gentle hills at the heart of the Blackmore Vale, had their pub up and running.

On a five-acre site, there are probably no other pubs that boast such a range of attractions that include pygmy goats, a converted double decker bus for children’s soft play, crazy golf and campervan hire to name but a few.

Originally a Hall and Woodhouse pub that dates from about 150 years ago and called The Royal Oak for most of that time, it became famous for its goose auctions in the late 1970s that led to its current name.

Simon and Sarah have definitely brought an innovative approach to running a pub but have absolutely got the essentials right.

Good pub food with homemade favourites as well as vegan and vegetarian dishes are going down a treat and outside you can enjoy their popular barbeques, hog 36

The pub has been completely refurbished and has a huge range of attractions including a soft play area, it’s dog-freindly and has regular events including fireworks

roasts and pizzas freshly cooked from their pizza oven.

Simon mentioned in passing that they will easily make over 100 pizzas in a couple of hours.

Doom Bar is the staple ale but you can enjoy three other well-kept local ales as well as Purbeck Cider and scrumpies.

Come apple harvest time thanks to a grant from the PubistheHub charity Simon and Sarah now have an apple press and villagers can drop off their apples to be pressed for delicious juice that is then sold in the pub and local shop.

During the challenging lockdown period they were

concerned for their team but the furlough scheme was a saving grace and they decided to set up a Saturday pop-up bakery and provided a takeaway service for locals.

Simon and Sarah also used the time to catch their breath a bit after a busy period getting the pub back on its feet and built the crazy golf course as well as setting up the double decker bus with soft play for children.

The four pygmy goats were also acquired and yes, they have names; Noggin, Obi, Ace and Hoppy, which just happen to spell out the name of their young son Noah.

For him, growing up in a pub is going to be a lot of

fun I suspect.

The pub has had great local support and when they reopened after the lengthy period of closure it was great to see people socialising again and overhearing comments such as ‘I haven’t seen you for ages’.

The pub is a real anchor point for the village and hosts the village fete and Bonfire Night and fireworks every year.

Villagers provided great help in getting the pub back in shape; volunteering their time on gardening days.

One or two locals are particularly proud of the special bits of internal decorating they did in the

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Food & Drink

Gaggle of Geese is well worth a gander

YOU’RE WELCOME: Sarah and Simon Colquhoun at the Gaggle of Geese in Buckland Newton

process such as the unmissable stripey paint work in the toilet corridor!

The skittle alley is now home to seven village skittle teams.

Taking on a neglected pub is a big risk but I sense that this venture means a huge amount to Sarah and Simon and their hard work and creativity has turned The Gaggle of Geese into a great destination.

They welcome ramblers and cyclists and are really very family-friendly and welcoming.

It’s a great place to bring your children and as Simon said to me: “If the kids are happy then the experience is better for everyone.”

They have big plans for the future and have just put on ‘Gaggle Fest’, a music festival with five bands, professional storyteller and theatrical play in partnership with Dorset Artsreach.

Perhaps with a bit of their Brighton experience still influencing their plans, next year we can look forward to fringe festival to feature lots of local talent and more comedy nights.

I thoroughly recommend a visit to The Gaggle of Geese.

Come and enjoy a relaxing drink, hog roast or pizza and stay in one of their bespoke bell tents or shepherd’s huts in this beautiful part of Dorset.

I think you are in for a treat.

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Food & Drink

Cooking...

with Mrs Simkins

Flannel Cakes AKA Hotcakes Here’s a handy recipe you might like to make over the August Bank Holiday weekend for a late breakfast – or any time at all really!

Serve immediately in the traditional manner: plain with butter or with jam, honey, or golden syrup: or butter and one of the above.

These days you might also like chocolate spread or soft fruit and cream.

They are also wonderful presented in the American way with maple syrup and crispy streaky bacon: a complete revelation if you’ve not tried this combination before!

Flannel cakes are similar to Scotch pancakes and American pancakes, but extra light and fluffy.

Also known as hotcakes, when you make these, they will disappear as fast as the proverbial ones!

Some similar recipes add sugar to the batter, but

seriously, with sweet toppings you won’t need any!

But if you do have a very sweet tooth, or are eating them plain with butter, you can stir in 25g of golden caster sugar once you have rubbed in the flour and butter. n Unlike traditional pancake batter, this does not benefit from standing, quite the reverse, as it contains baking powder, the batter should be cooked within 15 minutes of making.

Mum’s Kitchen...

Makes nine 1 medium egg 110g plain flour ½ teaspoon baking powder 15g salted butter 220ml milk Plus: oil/butter for frying You will need an electric whisk for best results Separate the egg and whisk the white until stiff. Set aside.

Sift the flour and baking powder together and rub in the butter.

Stir the egg yolk into the crumbly mix, gradually with a fork. Slowly stir in the

with Diana Holman

Fruited Honey Teabread Ingredients 50g (2oz) ready-to-eat dried apricots, roughly chopped 50g (2oz) ready-to-eat prunes, roughly chopped 225g (8oz) raisins 150g ((5oz) dark muscovado sugar 300ml (1/2 pint) strong tea, strained 125g (4oz) plain wholemeal flour 125g (4oz) self-raising white flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 75g (3oz) walnuts, roughly chopped 38

2 large eggs 125g (4oz) thin honey Extra honey, warmed to

milk: starting with the fork then change to the whisk.

Then, slowly, and carefully, fold the whisked white gently into the mixture with a tablespoon, a little at the time taking care not to crush out all the air.

Cook immediately in a lightly greased pan over a moderate heat. Once bubbles appear on the surface, turn the flannel cakes over.

Serve immediately for best results. n info@MrsSimkins.co.uk MrsSimkins.co.uk twitter.com/MrsSimkins

glaze (optional) Method Mix apricots, prunes, raisins

and sugar together in a bowl. Pour on the tea, cover and leave to soak overnight.

Grease and line a 1.2 litre (2 pint) loaf tin. Sift the flour, baking powder and cinnamon into a bowl. Add soaked fruits and liquid, walnuts, eggs and honey.

Mix well until evenly combined Turn into the prepared loaf tin and bake at 180C (160C fan) and bake for 1 - 1 ¼ hours until just firm or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the tin.

Drizzle with a little extra honey to glaze if liked.

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Food & Drink

Packed with goodness, it’s a stroke of aubergine-ius of green tomatoes.

This recipe is great for sharing, and as we are opening up to bigger gatherings, why not try this tasty addition to any nibbles selection.

Rebecca Vincent is a nutritionist working in Wincanton and Yeovil

Nightshades are the flavour of the month, literally. There are several in season right now, but this recipe showcases aubergines and tomatoes, two of the most colourful offerings from the nightshade plant family.

Aubergines are a great source of fibre along with vitamins B1 and B6, potassium, copper, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, and folic acid. While they are typically always thought of as purple, they grow in a variety of colours including green, orange, and yellow.

The classic purple variety have high levels of the anthocyanin flavonoid nasunin in the skin, a potent

antioxidant thought to protect cell membranes from damage.

Tomatoes are excellent sources of vitamins C, B6, and K, carotenes, biotin, pantothenic acid, niacin, folic acid, and fibre.

Their carotene content increases as they ripen, with red tomatoes containing up to four times the beta-carotene

Tomato and Aubergine dip (serves 8-10) 1 medium aubergine 4 medium salad tomatoes 20-25g of parmesan (finely grated) 2 cloves of garlic zest of ½ a lemon (finely grated) 2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil pinch of black pepper 6-8 basil leaves (to taste) Optional extras: dried chilli flakes, extra oil to make a looser dip Heat the oven to 180⁰.

Cut the aubergine and tomatoes into one-inch cubes and coat them in the

Mrs Gale’s green tomato chutney

By Sue Stone Mrs. Fanny Gale (Auntie Fan) was born in 1900 in Bloxworth and lived at Rolls Cottage, the gardeners cottage behind Bloxworth House by the pond next to Churchills. She worked as a maid at Bloxworth House when she left school and married Walter who worked with the horses. They lived at 2 Fir Tree Cottages Bloxworth in the l960s and she was my mother’s cleaning lady and would clean the house generally help out and would look after my younger sister Janet. She gave this recipe to my mother who often made it.

Ingredients 1 and a half pounds of green tomatoes 1 lb apples One and half pounds of onions One and a half pounds brown sugar 0ne and half pints of vinegar 1 oz ground ginger (we like less) Half teaspoon turmeric One tablespoon of salt Pepper Three tablespoons cornflour

Method Put tomatoes, apples and onions through a mincer. Add 3/4 pint of vinegar and sugar and boil for 5 mins.

Meanwhile mix dry ingredients with the remaining vinegar. Add to pan and boil again for two minutes and bottle.

My mother used to make this one and has written on the recipe in pencil makes 7lbs. I can remember my mother making this one she liked it as it did not take too long to cook. We made it with white vinegar and white sugar and this ensured it has a fabulous green colour.

I think if I made it I would prefer to chop the apples onions and tomatoes quite small and cook it for a bit longer.

I made this in 2020. If I made it again I would reduce vinegar. Cook the vegetables and fruit until soft then partially blitz with a blender to get the minced effect. It came out a lovely snot green colour, so have labeled some jars green gooo for Halloween!

oil, lemon zest, and black pepper. Spread them out on a baking tray and add the garlic cloves still inside their casing.

Pop in the oven for 30-35 minutes until soft and starting to colour.

Once cooked allow to cool slightly before processing further, cut the ends off the garlic cloves and squeeze the insides into the vegetable mix.

Blend in a food processor until smooth (or leave slightly coarse if you prefer the texture).

Whilst still warm stir in the parmesan and finely chop the basil to add just before serving.

Lovely served with seeded crackers and a selection of crudites! n Rebecca Vincent BSc BANT registered nutritionist 07515 019430 rebeccavincentnutrition.co.uk

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Food & Drink

By Karen Bate newsdesk@ blackmorevale.net

The supremely creative Emma Read from Bourton has been a visitor of the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show for decades, but this year will be the first time Emma will be showcasing her talents as a trader at the much loved agricultural show.

Emma will be fronting the stand of her fledgling business, All About The Glaze, at the show, which will be heavy under the weight of the most stunning and delicious handcrafted artisan doughnuts, dubbed ‘tastebud sensations’.

Emma said: “When I say handcrafted artisan doughnuts I truly mean handcrafted. The dough is made over two days allowing the finished doughnut to acquire its yeasty taste and light fluffy texture. From curds, compotes and glazes all are homemade and are as important to me as the doughnut itself.”

Emma launched All About The Glaze in December 2020 at the Gillingham Christmas White Hart Market, where all her gourmet doughnuts sold out within two hours!

Emma said: “We haven’t looked back since. During the lockdown after Christmas we built a growing clientele with aid of social media and since then trading again at local markets the business has grown from strength to strength.”

Emma created All About The Glaze after soon after taking furlough from her job as a chef at her local.

Emma said: “I made the decision not to return as my mother, who I care for, is 91 40

FOR GOODNESS SAKE, TAKE A LOOK AT THOSE CAKES: Just a couple of Emma Read’s All About The Glaze doughnuts

You doughnut want to miss Emma’s extraordinary gift

and lives with us. With the help of my friends, the idea for All About The Glaze was formed. Passionate about supporting local businesses, my beautiful boxes were designed and printed by Blackmore Press in Shaftesbury and my logo workwear from ADE Design Gillingham.”

Based in Bourton, Dorset, Emma has a thriving business working from

home.

“None of this would have not been possible without the amazing support and help from my family, especially my husband who helps at weekends, allowing me to have a little snooze while being transported to the market at 3am, which are needed for a truly fresh doughnut,” said Emma.

“I especially need to thank my customers who come

and find me come rain or shine and who have truly embraced the ethos of buy and support small local businesses.

“I have always attended the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show as a visitor but this is my first large show, as a trader. I think it’s fantastic that the show organisers have managed to organise the event in these uncertain times.

“So many local people are looking forward to attending this year and meeting up with friends and family whom they haven’t seen for some time.

Fingers crossed for dry weather.”

Emma added: “I am looking forward to trading at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show and being given the chance to showcase my creations.” n allabouttheglaze.com

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Pets

By Karen Bate newsdesk@ blackmorevale.net

While the fashion industry faces falling sales, pet apparel is most certainly on the rise and for a little shop in Sherstock, in between Shaftesbury and Gillingham, business is booming.

Here it is evident, dogs really are a man’s best friend.

Jocelyn Jackson and Sara Dutton launched Dorset Dog Togs 11 years ago and have more than a decade perfecting their product range, growing exponentially from a parttime venture making little dog coats (or big dog coats) to sell at country shows to creating a huge array of coats and harnesses for pampered pooches and working dogs.

Jocelyn said: “We quickly learnt it was all about getting the fit right and our passion for making sure dogs were wearing comfortable well-fitting coats and harnesses began.

We have worked hard to develop our product range including creating our own unique design of coat which goes on easily over a walking harness.

“We have grown our product range over the last 11 years by constantly reinvesting our profits so we can constantly offer an improved service to dogs and their owners both locally and much further afield.”

For Jocelyn and Sara, they best bit of their job is meeting all the four-legged friends. “It’s a job that comes with loads of doggy cuddles thrown in. Perfect,” said Jocelyn.

“After 11 years, Sara and I still enjoy meeting all the lovely dog owners and the

TAKING THE LEAD: Some of the very smart coats on offer at Dorset Dog Togs, so look out for their stall at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Keeping your doggy right at the very height of fashion satisfaction of seeing a dog comfortable in its coat or harness.”

And Dog Togs can be found at the many country shows in our patch, including the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show, where you can fund the pair manning their Dog Togs stand.

Jocelyn said: “We love getting out to shows although they can be very hard work! We do love getting out and chatting to people and seeing such a wide variety of dogs.

“Especially at our local show, we love meeting all our existing local customers but there are always lots more who don’t realise that we are right on their doorstep!”

Dorset Dog Togs have been on a mission for the last 11 years to bring well fitted,

practical and comfortable dog coats to their four legged customers.

At Dorset Dog Togs you will find a huge range of dog coats to fit all breeds of dog. They make all our coats themselves, right here in North Dorset, just five minutes from the Showground. If they haven’t got just the right fit they make to measure.

Jocelyn added: “We offer a wide choice of colours in durable waterproof fabric, including hi-viz and a classic Keepers Tweed option. We have classic style coats and our own unique design which fits easily over a harness.

“We also make drying coats, these traditional coats are reversible and give you two drying sides, ideal to keep working dogs warm

and dry when they stop work.

“We are delighted to be stockists for the perfect fit harness and offer a full fitting service ensuring you get a ‘perfect fit’ for your dog.

“On top of our wide range of coats we have a great selection of dog leads, collars, toys and useful dog accessories. We have something for all, from pampered pooches to working dogs. Visitors are welcome at our dog friendly workshop between Gillingham and Shaftesbury in North Dorset.” n Dorset Dog Togs can be found at Shearstock Estate, Sherstock or at dorsetdogtogs.co.uk For more details ring Sara on 07989 300526 or Jocelyn on 07540 636245.

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Pets

Camalot

Jimanee & Moto

Tiger

Jerry

LOST AND FOUND AND REHOMING Blandford & Sturminster Newton Branch Cats Protection: Tel 01258 858644 blandford.cats.org.uk Cats looking for new homes: Camelot (10+) shy black boy lots of war wounds needing tlc: Boris (7) shy black boy just looking for love; Lion (7) shy ginger tabby boy needing loving country home: Tiger (6) confused ginger tabby boy: Moto & Jimanee (6) black and b/w brothers looking for quiet

safe home together. Jessie & Jerry (4 months) black brother & sister looking for a home together she is still very timid will need lots of patience and a quiet home he’ll sit on your lap.

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Pets

Ask the vet...

My pet has changes to his skin. What might be causing it?

Pets can have changes to their skin and fur for a number of reasons.

Understanding the causes can help us reduce the effects these changes have on our pet’s comfort levels.

Animals typically grow a winter coat and then shed it in response to temperature and day length. Pets kept in centrally heated houses will often shed hair all year round sometimes in large volumes.

If your pet is not going bald and is not itchy then this is rarely of clinical significance except in the case of cats which can suffer from hairballs due to swallowing excessive amounts of hair.

Allergies are a very common cause of skin irritation. Skin inflamed by allergies frequently develop secondary infections with yeasts and bacteria. Controlling the allergies can prevent these secondary infections.

Certain breeds are more prone to skin problems than others. Dogs with skin folds such as bulldogs and shar pdeis often have

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infections in the creases causing significant discomfort. Breeds with cork screw tails are prone to infections in the skin crevices around the tail base.

Other irritations to skin can be from fleas or mite. Fleas can be controlled by using effective products and preventing environmental infestation. Irritation from mites can be due to immune disorders, more common in puppies, or infections from other dogs or foxes. Harvest mites can cause intense irritation for a short period in late summer/early autumn and cats, in particular, can injure themselves by excessive scratching.

The lining of the ears is just a modified form of external skin. A normal dogs ear will have a hair free canal with minimal amounts of visible wax. Some breeds such as Springer Spaniels can produce excess wax and many poodles and poodle

with Lynn Broom crosses grow hair in their ear canals making them prone to ear inflammation and infection. Allergies are a very common cause of recurring ear pain.

Hair loss and skin changes can be due to hormones and are typically not itchy unless secondary infections are present. Symmetrical flank alopecia has multiple potential causes including oestrogen (high or low) or reduced thyroid hormone.

Some breeds such as the Boxer are prone to this due to an inherited predisposition.

Self inflicted wounds due to overgrooming, licking or chewing are common.

Causes other than allergies and parasites include localised discomfort due to impacted anal glands or pain. For instance older arthritic dogs will lick

excessively over an aching or painful joint. Golden Retrievers and Labradors are prone to developing ‘hot spots’ from scratching or chewing leading to bacterial infections which can develop rapidly.

Immune mediated conditions can cause significant skin issues. Cats can develop large painful lesions called eosinophilic granulomas which have an allergic component. Other conditions such as pemphigus, where the immune system attacks areas of skin, can cause significant pain and illness.

Understanding when your pet’s skin condition needs attention and treating it effectively will ensure that your pet is kept comfortable and pain free throughout their life.

Companions at Peace Pet Cremation Independent family run business offering a very personal, caring pet cremation service to bereaved pet owners.

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Antiques & Collectibles ACREMAN ST. ANTIQUES AUCTION

SHERBORNE AUCTION Friday 24th September VIEWING Thursday 23rd September 10am-5pm online through easyliveauction.com

Lots welcomed for two upcoming sales At Acreman St. Antiques Auction, with the lifting of Government restrictions we are now able to offer physical viewing and bidding in the room for our 27th August General Antiques and collectables Auction.

You will also still be able to bid online through Easyliveauction.com and Liveauctioneers.com. Our catalogue is available to view online from Wednesday 18th August and viewing is on Thursday 26th August 10am-5pm.

We are now accepting items for our 24th September General Antiques Auction as well as items for our 17th

September Asian Art Sale & our 19th November Textile, Fashion & Apparel Auction.

We are always happy to give advice and free valuations and can make home visits if required.

Contact Gill Norman by email auction@acremanstreetantiques.co.uk or telephone 07908 333577 or 01935 508764.

Auction: Friday 24th September Viewing: Thursday 23rd September 10am-5pm We are now taking in for our 29th October General Antiques Auction.

Online sales haven’t affected prices We are now taking in for our 29th October General Antiques Auction For all enquiries please contact Gill Norman on 07908 333577 or 01935 508764 auction@acremanstreetantiques.co.uk

CLARKE’S AUCTIONS Auctioneers & Valuers Antiques & Collectibles

Next sale Friday 10th & Saturday 11th September

ANTIQUE AND MODERN CLOCK REPAIRS. Free pickup and delivery, 45 years’ experience. 01935 477582 A medal group and miniatures awarded to Colonel J. C. Denny, O.B.E, M.C. Sold for £3,100 An Art Nouveau Arts & Crafts enamel plaque depicting a lady. Sold for £1,350

Units 1 & 2 Kingsettle Business Park Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, SP7 9BU 01747 855109 enquiries@clarkesauctions.co.uk clarkesauctions.co.uk

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Clarke’s Auctions at Semley have found that due to the recent restrictions having been in place for the last 18 months auctions have become the new online shopping experience for many. Since the covid lockdowns began and non-essential outlets had to close their doors, auctions have moved very successfully to online platforms only and have found that not being able to have bidders in the room has not affected the prices achieved. Now we are finally leaving restrictions behind they are looking forward to being able to welcome their bidders back in the rooms during their sales and hopefully this will happen in September.

The auctioneers and valuers at Clarke’s have become extremely busy with home calls and valuations throughout the region and with many people relocating from cities into smaller houses there is a

A large collection of BORDER FINE ARTS for sale call 01747 835699 for details.

GOOD CONDITION VINYL RECORDS WANTED: Larger collections preferred. No classical please, cash paid.

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A pair of George III mahogany tray-top pot cupboards sold for £3,300

lot of surplus goods fresh to the market.

Their next Antiques & Collectables sale will be held on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th September and to arrange a home visit or arrange an appointment to value items for consignment please phone either Richard Clarke or Karen Marshall on 01747 855109. For information on their upcoming Classic Vehicles & Automobilia sale in October contact Matt Whitney on the main office number.

Forthcoming Auctions

Ever wondered what it’s worth?

Dore & Rees has an exciting calendar of specialist auctions coming up in the months ahead and are calling for entries.

Watches Classic Cars Automobilia Asian Art Contact Dore & Rees to find out what your items may be worth at auction. A good place to start is by sending photographs with descriptions of the items to enquiries@doreandrees.com or call us on 01373 462 257

Dore & Rees, Auction Salerooms, Vicarage Street, Frome BA11 1PU

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Antiques & Collectibles

Inside knowledge helps at monthly sale Duke’s will hold their monthly Interiors Auction on September 9.

With a vast array of elegant pieces there is something for everyone.

A Regency style giltwood and upholstered day bed with classical dolphin styled scrolling arms and heavy lion’s feet will feature within the furniture section with an estimate of £300-500.

From quintessentially English to African plains, a Taxidermy Kudu neck mount, pictured here, with a pre-auction estimate of £100-200 will sell alongside other taxidermy game.

A charming silver-plated Ralph Lauren Tea set will come to auction with a £150250 estimate. The unusual set is made up of four pieces with rattan handles and a matched pair of sugar nips.

An assorted mix of garden furniture from terracotta pots to iron planters and benches is not to be missed, estimates range from £80 to £500.

A livestream and bidding are now available on the Duke’s website, early registration is essential to avoid disappointment. Find more information about both upcoming and past auctions at dukes-auctions.com or by calling 01305 265080.

CLASSIFIEDS: 01963 400186 DISPLAY: 07714 289409 I BUY JEWELLERY, clothes, handbags, shoes, cashmere, etc. . i offer an understanding post bereavement service.

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An exceptionally rare Irish silver-gilt chalice, circa 1480 Sold for £49,400* (inclusive of fees)

5th October

9th September

14th October

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Interiors Gold Watches, Jewellery & Pocket Watches

October

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Autumn Fine Art Art & Design post 1880

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Silver, Jewellery & Watches 23rd Model Cars, Trains, Dolls & Toys 24th Coins, Medals, Stamps & Clocks 25th Pictures, Books, Maps & Postcards 26th Beswick, Doulton & Ceramics 27th

Classic Car Auction 5th October Classic Motorcycle Auction 14th October Further entries now being accepted The Long Street Salerooms Sherborne DT9 3BS 01935 812277 • www.charterhouse-auction.com 45

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Antiques & Collectibles

Saleroom’s vehicles are polar opposites

Antique & Classic Clock Repairs & Restoration Longcase Clocks a speciality Antique Clock sales

Clocks Unlimited

Tel: (01935) 423233 Mobile: 07974 520545 bclocksunlimited@aol.com www.clocksunlimited.co.uk

The Charterhouse specialist auctions of classic cars and classic motorcycles has two lots which are polar opposites.

WE BUY RECORDS, A Vincent Rapide Series C from a COLLECTIONS LARGE deceased estate in Leicester, has been AND SMALL cherished by the owner who lovingly Call BILL 07967 816506 named it ‘Sir Costalot’ – no doubt due to or 01747 811100 the money he lavished upon it.

Email: bill@tunes.co.uk Assembled in 1963 and in pristine condition, it comes to auction with a Vincent Free Valuations, Shaftesbury Office Owner’s Certificate stating the frame came from a 1953 Vincent Comet and the engine from a 1951 Rapide.

With just three owners since 1963, and the current one from 2001, this Vincent has been maintained to a high A fine Chinese carved standard and is estimated at celadon jade marriage bowl £25,000-30,000 when it is SOLD for £47,000 being sold by Charterhouse at their specialist auction of classic and vintage motorcycles at The Haynes

A French Restauration period steel & bronze gueridon, early 19th century

SOLD for £51,000 Station Road, Semley, Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 9AN 01747 855 122 www.semleyauctioneers.com Offices in Dorset, Wiltshire and London

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International Motor Museum on Thursday October 15.

However,, you like four wheels and you like your motorcar in an original state, then a barn find Mini pickup should tick the box. It is a proper barn find Mini which has spent the past 25 years on a sheep farm in deepest Devon. The owner, a farmer all his life, used the pickup on his farm moving feed around and the occasional passenger sheep.

The Mini, a rare pickup, was first registered in 1978 but has been barn stored on the farm for many years. With the owner now advancing in years, he has decided to sell. Estimated at £2,0004,000 at the Charterhouse specialist auction of classic and vintage cars, also at Haynes, on Tuesday, October 5, the farmer is giving the proceeds of sale to his granddaughter to buy a car.

Charterhouse are now accepting entries for both these classic and vintage vehicle auctions at the Haynes International Motor Museum in October.

To arrange a free home visit call 01935 812277 info@charterhouse-auction.com

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Education

College marks 100% pass rate for sixth successive year Yeovil College’s Kingston Sixth Form Centre is celebrating outstanding A Level results, despite another disrupted year and changes to the exam process.

For the sixth consecutive year, Yeovil College has achieved an impressive 100% pass rate with almost a third of students gaining top grades.

In addition, 12% of students were awarded straight A* and A grades.

The majority of Yeovil College students have also secured their firstTOP MARKS: Yeovil College students choice destination and university choices, including prestigious Russell Yeovil College, said: “We are Group universities. delighted to formally congratulate our Mark Bolton, CEO and Principal at students, who have yet again

impressed us with their relentless drive and ambition to achieve the very highest of grade in both A Level and vocational subjects.

“Our students have been consistently brilliant in applying themselves throughout this year and in completing their studies with care and precision, which has now provided them with the results they rightly deserve.

“Together, we have achieved an impressive 4% growth on A*-A grades.”

For more information please visit yeovil.ac.uk or email enrol@yeovil.ac.uk.

Sexey’s hails outstanding results Sexey’s Sixth Form students are celebrating outstanding A Levels.

Headteacher Helen Cullen said: “The Year 13 students have spent a significant amount of their time both in Year 12 and 13 in lockdown, with schools closed and ending their school careers virtually and online.

“They have shown resilience, WELL DONE: Sixth formers determination, and true receive their A level results independence in their approach to learning, whilst engaging fully gained 3 A*’s in Maths, Chemistry with their teachers’ expertise, and Physics, exceeding his offers inspiration, and guidance. “The and is now looking to take a gap Year 13 students have worked hard year, reapply and study Physics and deserve their super results.” next year. Belinda Luscombe Sexey’s Sixth’s top preforming gained 3 A*’s in Biology, students: Chemistry and Geography and A* n Jasmine Allen gained 3 A*’s in EPQ and is progressing to in Maths, Chemistry and Physics Queen Mary University of London and is progressing to Brasenose to study Medicine. Lizzy Ingram College, University of Oxford to gained Distinction* Distinction* in study Chemistry. Declan Shaw Sport and Exercise Science and A* n Bruton School for Girls is celebrating after 94% of girls were awarded B or higher and 50% achieving all A/A* grades in their A Levels, with almost all heading for their first choice university.

And many Sixth Form pupils also took the prestigious Leith’s Food and Wine course and achieved the highest number of distinction and merit grades awarded over the past eleven years at BSG. Headmistress Jane Evans said: “What

in Art and is progressing to Bath University.

These students are celebrating outstanding progress from their GCSEs to their A Level results: Declan Shaw gained 3 A*’s in Maths, Chemistry and Physics, exceeding his offers and is now looking to take a gap year, reapply and study Physics next year.

Tiffany Cheung gained A in Maths, B in Physics and Chemistry and is progressing to University of Bristol to study Pharmacology. Lila Grapes gained A in French and Biology and B in Chemistry and is off to Newcastle University to study Pharmacy after taking a gap year. Raffy Piper gained A in Religious Studies, B in Geography and Biology and is going to University of Birmingham to study Philosophy, Religion and Ethics.

an incredible set of results! I am beyond proud of what the girls have achieved during such a prolonged time of uncertainty due to the pandemic. I

n Shaftesbury School is celebrating outstanding achievements after 31% of students achieved A* and A in their A Levels and 70% of the BTEC grades were Distinction* and Distinction.

Headteacher Donna London-Hill said: “We are immensely proud of all the work and achievements of our students, especially after such a difficult and disrupted year. Every grade gained today is a result of the hard work of these remarkable young people and the support they have been given by our exceptionally dedicated team. Our teachers and support staff have worked tirelessly.”

would also like to thank BSG’s incredible team of teaching staff who have given their unwavering support to the girls both pastorally and academically throughout.

“We wish all the girls the very best for their future and look forward to hearing about all their achievements in years to come.”

For more information please contact the friendly Admissions Department on 01749 814400 or admissions@brutonschool.co.uk 47

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Hoping my agapanthus has read the rule book I saw my first wild Agapanthus, or African lily, erupting from a rock crevice on South Africa’s Table Mountain. I observed that it grew in full sun and that it’s roots were crammed into what seemed an unimaginably tiny rock fissure, for a plant of its size. And yet, it was adorned with over 20 flower heads in glorious blue.

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During winter the foliage of the hardier African lilies die back completely to underground roots that keep the plant safe outdoors during the colder months of the year. There are evergreen types that prove less hardy in Britain.

This type is best grown in containers, where they can be placed in a sheltered spot when the weather turns icy.

Agapanthus grow easily from seed and will bloom about three years after sowing. About 30 years ago, I acquired seeds from Kirstenbosch Botanic Garden in South Africa, where I worked as an intern. The seeds readily germinated in dad’s greenhouse, and I planted them in my parents’ front garden. They duly rewarded producing large, paleblue flowers several years later.

Over time, neighbouring plants encroached until they were fully immersed in the stems of shrubs.

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few straggly plants had survived, despite being in the middle of a thicket for a couple decades with very little light. I transplanted them into a sunny position in my own garden where they responded well to the enhanced growing conditions. This may at first sound almost miraculous, lost in dense undergrowth, actually it is quite natural. In the wild, these plants often become surrounded in dense woody shrubs, but periodically natural fires remove this vegetation leaving the roots of the African lily untouched. The increase in light this creates and nutrients from the wood ash results in spectacular flower displays and the opportunity for plants to set seed. All I hope is that my agapanthus plants have read the rule book, because I’m veager to see if their blooms are as good as my memory of them! n soilvalues.com

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Home & Garden

Gardeners’ events to enjoy Wincanton and District Gardeners’ Association is returning to its programme of events after lockdown .

The association will be holding a coffee morning and members’ home-grown display on Saturday, September 4 from 10am until 2pm, in the Wincanton Memorial Hall.

This will be followed by the AGM on Friday, October 1 at 7pm in the Memorial Hall, followed with a talk by Castle Gardens.

Wincanton and District Gardeners Association is looking forward to welcoming back all members, past, present

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and new. For further information call 01963 33160. n A number of glorious gardens are open next month as part of the National Gardens Scheme (NGS).

Keyneston Mill in Tarrant Keyneston, Blandford, DT11 9HZ, will open its 50-acre working estate. growing fragrant and aromatic plants, home of Parterrre Fragrances and a bistro café on Tuesday, September14 from 2pm-5.30pm.

On Sunday, October 10 there’s a chance to tour Frankham Farm, Ryme Intrinseca, Sherborne DT9 6JT – a 3.5-acre garden with year-round interest.

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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.

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Local Services WASTE & HOUSE CLEARANCE

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Bees re-homed if possible.

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Wasps, moles, rats, mice, squirrels etc.

BPCA qualified Insured

Call Jim 07854 395112 01963 362292

WASPS

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

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

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Local Services PLUMBING, HEATING & DRAINAGE

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

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 SURVEYS

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

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

Phoenix Chimneys

& Property Maintenance Clive Young carries out Chimney Sweeping Solid Fuel Stove Servicing & Repairs All Chimney Work Birdguards & Cowls Repointing & Leadwork

Call 01258 455947 mandy4phoenixchimneys@gmail.com

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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

All workmanship guaranteed, along with manufacturers’ warranties.

Newhouse Farm Partnership, Colestreet Lane, Gillingham, Dorset

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

• Condensing and

Combination Boilers

• Landlord’s Certificates • Bathrooms, Kitchens and

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• All of the Blackmore Vale

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area covered

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All areas. OFTEC Registered

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PIANO TUNING, repairs, sales of reconditioned pianos.

Julian Phillips BA CGLI. 01258 471194 SHERBORNE GUITAR TUITION: 01935 389655 ahiahel@live.com

01749 813625 Robert Chalke

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North Dorset call John 07976 792421

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Why not call us on 01747 823731 / 07970 484890

Office: 01747 829222 Mobile: 07900916810 Email: mike@mjheat.co.uk

Ex-Professional plays as Soloist and Busker for Weddings and Special Events

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Perhaps we can help...

Established over 30 years we have the skill and know-how to cope with any job large or small, from repairs to full installation.

HEATING AND PLUMBING

COLIN THE CHIMNEY SWEEP: Call anytime for a quote. Certificates available upon request.

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Local Services GARDENING & LANDSCAPING (see also Home & Garden) For all your fencing and decking needs

Machine or Hand-Lay Local Authority Approved ESTABLISHED 1988

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

Concrete & Floor Screed Mixed On site Any Quantity Delivered Sand Gravel Stone Cement Blocks etc Supplied Loose or in Big Bags

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Call for a free quote 01747 820234 The Depot, Longcross, Warminster BA12 6LJ

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

ALL IRONWORK Handrails, gates, railings, repairs., restoration.

01258 880301

White Hart Call Marcus Smith M: 07762 798 473 T: 01963 236 92

TREEWISE

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

www.cgtarmac.co.uk

Garden & Property Maintenance

Sherborne Fencing Ltd Tel: 01935 814272 Mobile: 07814246332

Good Quality Top Soil in Stock

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Closeboard, panels & sheds supplied and fitted.

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R&W FENCING SERVICES: All types of fencing, agriculture and domestic. 01258 880892 / 07980 036250 LAWN MOWING SERVICE 01747 821726

D KING & SON Tree and Garden Services t 25 years’ experience t Registered waste carrier t Free estimates t All areas covered t No job too small

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TOOLS & DIY WANTED - Dave buys all types of tools Call 01935 428975

We offer a wide range of tools and equipment for the trade and DIY including

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Local Services COMPUTERS AND TECH

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

Get connected. Stay connected.

WiFi • Email • FaceTime • WhatsApp Skype • Google • eBay • Amazon Facebook • Twitter • Instagram Laptop Tablet Smartphone desktop PC

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H TAXIS F

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 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: Purchase advice, virus removal, new PC setup/installation, internet connection, upgrades, computer/ software tuition.

Call Gregg on 01963 370713

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 SMALL 01963 23669 or 07484 690824 josephcrockercomputers.co.uk

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

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A & O Taxi

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Short or long distance, airport transfers, school runs and more.

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Our taxi will be on time at the requested pickup point!

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Local Services DECORATION, FLOORING & CARPENTRY

DORSET LIME Specialists in all external and internal lime work.

Lime crete flooring.

All aspects of traditional building.

Call Dave or Dan 07492 181788

PAINTING & DECORATING Local, Quality Painter & Decorator 35 Years Experience Free Quotes • No VAT Call Richard on

Home: 01258 880670 Mob: 07825 512 627 ‘Your home in safe and capable hands’

PAINTER & DECORATOR All internal and external work undertaken. For a local, friendly and reliable service call Adam Ditch: Mobile: 07941 642208/ Home: 01935 872894. adamditch@btinternet.com

COLIN LEA CARPENTER from floor to roof. No VAT. 01747 590117 / 07708 467601 PHILIP STIRK PAINTING, DECORATING & PROPERTY MAINTENANCE: carpentry, wall tiling, guttering, general repairs. Free quotations / No VAT. Tel: 01747 825725 mobile: 07984 524446. Email: philipstirk@btinternet.com

SW BUILDING & RENOVATIONS All aspects of building and plumbing catered for.

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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.

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APPLIANCES

KBB KITCHEN FITTER, all aspects of kitchen fitting undertaken. 30 years experience, free estimates given. 01963 364550 or 07890 841827

HANDYMAN & GENERAL SERVICES

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

J & C Handyman Services Plumbing Painting & decorating Shed erecting & repairs Flat pack furniture Shelves & curtain rails

Door hanging & skirting boards Guttering and facia clearing and replacement Fencing Pointing etc...

No job too small Please call with your requirements 01963 364457 07368 516658 dorsethandyman26@gmail.com www.jchandymanservices.com

DOMESTIC APPLIANCE REPAIRS: Washing machines, dishwashers, ovens etc, Call Darren or Jason 07979 976514

AN EXPERIENCED & RELIABLE HANDYMAN call Chris 01258 860826 / 07413 678076

PROPER DOMESTICS APPLIANCE REPAIRS & INSTALLATION

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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

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Fully insured/free quotes 01258 458849/07788 907343 lesbenham@yahoo.co.uk / check a trade

FITTED WARDROBES MADE TO MEASURE : (in white, other door colours available), From £200, free quotes. Bob Humphries 07885 286508

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Local Services ARCHITECTURAL, BUILDING & ELECTRICAL

ECR Services All types of building and electrical work undertaken Fully qualified New builds Extensions Maintenance Attic conversions including rendering, plastering, paving and tiling Free on site estimates No VAT No job too big or too small

01963 364553 07966 496299 www.ecrservices.co.uk

DORSET WOOD TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS

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

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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

ELECTRICIAN: Small jobs B.LUCAS to full rewires. Fusebox General builder Upgrades. Testing & 25 Years Experience, City & Guilds Qualified Certification. Prompt, quality Extensions, Renovations, Alterations, New Build, Floor and Wall Tiling, Brickwork, service at reasonable rates Plastering, Blockwork, Stonework and Patios, (no VAT). Call Alan 8amFencing and Decorating.

8pm 07388696147. Email FREE estimates, No VAT 01747 228827 07809 362919 alanaac@me.com

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COUNTRY

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CONSERVATION AND REPAIR OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS

We provide end-to-end communication, budgeting, staffing, organisation and project management to produce a solid, high quality building, every time.

Our commercial projects include new construction and repairs or restorations.

Maple Building & Developments

Tel: 01747 832386

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Local Services

Health & Wellbeing

Meditations: Out on the heathlands Architects, Builders, Solar Power Installers Yesterday evening I sat by

Opportunity Alert, at Dudsbury Guide Camp We are looking to modernise our out of date toilet facilities, and we are looking for help from Architects, Builder, Solar Power Installers etc.

Primarily we offer Camping and Residential Accommodation for Guiding Units in Dorset, but we also welcome Units from further afield and many Non Guiding Groups.

Dudsbury is celebrating its 90th Anniversary year in October and has served the community in many ways.

If you can help in any way, please email us at

dudsburyguide@gmail.com www.dudsburycamp.co.uk General building Extensions/Renovations Loft conversions Oak frame buildings Groundwork/Landscaping All your property needs Tel: 01747 851149 Mobile: 07979 527379 email: alanlewisaml@aol.com

Architectural Services Planning & Building Applications for New Build, Extensions and Conversions

01747 822162

Our advice is always free

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Quantity Surveying Estimating Surveying Building Dispute Resolution

01749 813625 Robert Chalke Associates www.rca-qs.com

LOGS SEASONED LOGS Delivery FOC within 10 miles of Blandford OAK - £60 per Cu.M. Mixed - £70 per Cu.M ASH - £80 per Cu.M Contact - 07786 060242 A A FRAMPTON, seasoned hardwood logs, full load, 2.2 cu metres, £135, half load, £80. Dumpy Bags £55,Call 07860 242485, 01747 826408

MONUMENTAL MASONS

Before

After

Heavenly Headstones We offer a headstone cleaning service with letter re-painting if required

We care for your loved ones as if they were our own Will travel within a 15 mile radius of DT11 (Dorset based)

Please telephone for more details 07718504556

the church and watched the last of the young swifts circle silently above the bell tower.

There were four of them. Sadly, this morning they have all gone. Their departure back to their homelands in Central Africa marks the turning of high summer towards autumn.

When the swifts arrived, the countryside was bursting with springtime promise and we had the summer warmth to come. Now my early morning lawns are already festooned with gossamer spider webs. I am rather saddened that time has slipped by so quickly. So, to lift my melancholy, I have ventured south to enjoy Dorset’s heathlands where the heather is in full bloom.

As Buglife’s ‘bug of the month’ is a spider, my quarry today is to find the rather exotic wasp spiders (Argiope bruennichi) who build their webs in the spiky, common rush that surrounds the heathland pools. In pursuit, I stride out along the gravel paths; the low vegetation and occasional pine tree affording beautiful views across Poole Harbour. The sun is warm despite the gusty, disorientating wind that makes everything judder.

Keeping my head down, I spot several common lizards basking in the intermittent sunshine, secreted way beyond the reach of the wind. Then, whilst searching the reeds, I spot a colony of wasp spiders, on webs distinguished by a zigzag pattern of silk that runs elegantly through the centre.

The wasp spider is a large orb-web spider that was first seen on the south coast in 1922, having migrated from the continent. The same species can also be found in central Europe, northern Europe, North Africa, parts of Asia, and the Azores.

It is unlike any other British spider and is easily recognisable. The female has bright yellow, black and white bands

with long stripy legs. The male is smaller and pale brown and takes his life in his hands when he mates with her. Fortunately they are completely harmless to us. Their colour and pattern imitates the colouration of a wasp, hence their name. This appearance is a defence strategy, as by disguising themselves as wasps, predators leave them alone.

As a child, I was frightened of spiders.

However, since learning more about the 650 species that we have in the UK, I have come to appreciate them. Satisfied that I have reacquainted myself with these little treasures, I set off for home, my spirits yet again lifted by the wonders of nature.

Dr Susie Curtin curtin.susanna@gmail.com

BUSINESS FOR SALE Closing a SMALL HOME RUN WEDDING BUSINESS due to moving house - all stock to be sold £3,000 but would accept £1,500 ono.

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HEALTH & WELLBEING MOBILE HAIR DRESSER covering Shaftesbury and surrounding area. Call Angela on 01747 854188 A HELPING HAND FOR THE ELDERLY Companionship - Sitting Service - Trips Out - Shopping - Errands - Household Chores - Plant Care (Excellent References) Angela Henshall 01747 831156 / 07795 106622 DANCE FIT TUESDAYS 11.30am-12.30 Winterborne Whitchurch Hall.

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Call martyn on 07973 433586 or e Mail chilloutsomerset@yahoo.com

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Health & Wellbeing

Our strengths and our weaknesses Strengths and weaknesses – we’ve all got lots of each.

That’s just the way we are.

So surely it makes sense to live to our strengths and get help with the weaker areas.

“Master your strengths, outsource your weaknesses” to quote Ryan Khan.

It sounds very simple when you write it down.

But, as with so many issues I coach people on, everyday life takes over and we just keep doing what we do.

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time to really consider what it is you are good at and what it is you enjoy.

Are you making the most of those skills or are you spending too much time working on things that really aren’t your thing? Of course, everyone has to do some things they don’t thrive at naturally or want to do but have you got the balance right?

We start making decisions based on what we think we are best at or want to focus on almost from the beginning, when we are in the early days of our formal education.

OSTEOPATHIC CLINIC IN WINCANTON HIGH STREET Offering specialist osteopathic treatment for Headaches Back Pain Arthritic Pain Muscular Spasm Sports Injuries Neck pain Sciatica Call now for professional advice and to arrange an appointment or visit our website brueosteopathy.co.uk info@brueosteopathy.co.uk 07421 100144

Age Concern North Dorset

(Sturminster Newton) Your local charity for all age-related information and advice t Befriending t Welfare Advice t Telephone Support t Foot Clinic

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Office open 10am - 2pm Monday, Wednesday and Friday info@acnorthdorset.org.uk | www.acnorthdorset.org.uk

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Alice Johnsen is a life coach based near Sherborne.

07961 080513 alicejohnsen.co.uk

So why is it we stop making such assessments and decisions once we hit life in the grown up lane? It takes courage to look at your life so honestly and to acknowledge changes could be made. But it goes deeper than this. If you spend most of your time doing things you don’t really want to do, your confidence is reduced as well as your morale. Struggling to do something you are not naturally good at continuously is not a positive way to live.

So, what if you identify bits of your life that are a constant struggle and that could be changed.

What then? You need to consider – will such changes affect other people? Would they be ok with it?

Would such changes affect your financial situation or any other practical aspect of your life?

Or is it something else that is stopping you? What barriers do you need to break down?

What changes would you make to your life if there were no barriers?

If you are thinking of things that appear to be small changes – that’s good. They are easier to implement and maintain but the effect of

small changes is always surprising and hugely beneficial.

Whatever the changes you are considering, it’s worth checking they are focussed on your natural skills and strengths.

HONEYBEE COLONIES FOR SALE @ £225 with young open mated queens for sale in North Dorset.

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Health & Wellbeing

A walk around...

with retired Dorset rights of way officer Chris Slade

OBORNE This is a short walk of about four miles but the last section is rather steep!

Start at the car park at the nature reserve by Gore Hill.

Take a little time to explore the reserve before after your walk. Head north east along the road for three quarters of a mile until you come to a footpath on your left, opposite a bridleway. The path takes you along a farm track, first north west and then curving down to the north east. It’s easy downhill walking, in places with a carpet! The views over the Vale are really fantastic!

Eventually, after crossing a

field, you come to a road. Turn left and walk north west until you come to a cross roads at Stone’s Farm.

Turn left, west, and in half a mile you’ll arrive at the Hilfield Manor House. Turn

left again and make your way southwards along a windy road past several farms. After about a mile you’ll see the tiny Church on the hillside adjacent the road. Pause to visit it.

Now continue south west

crossing a stream, after which, logically, the slope is upwards.

Soon you’ll arrive at the Franciscan Friary. It’s actually in Batcombe but their car park, opposite, is in Hilfield. You might like to visit their little shop.

After this, curving south east, the road becomes very steep!

When I did my reconnaissance for this article the road was very icy and slippery. I’m glad I didn’t need to drive it!

It is bounded by the woodland nature reserve which would be good to explore with bird and botany books to hand during the warmer seasons.

At the top of the hill, after pausing for breath, turn left and you’ll soon be back at your car.

Common plant can staunch bleeding and bring out a fever Yarrow or Achillea millefolium is named after the Greek demi-god Achillies, who used the herb to staunch bleeding from wounds in the Trojan wars, and the plant with thousand leaves.

It is very recognisable now as it is flowering, white or pinkish umbrella-like flowers on top of dark green feathery leaves. It grows abundantly on roadside verges, in meadows and pastureland.

In some areas it is very low to the ground (usually where there is a lot of animal or human activity) and in others it is a huge, magnificent plant.

For the Romans, herbs were extremely important to keep their armies healthy and they would consult with local herbalists wherever they went to find out what herbs were used in what country.

They would then plant big herb gardens, so they had their medicine at hand.

Yarrow was a very significant herb for the

Romans who called it Herba militaris and made sure that it was grown wherever they went as they too used it to stop bleeding from wounds.

In Western herbal medicine, it is considered to be a ‘master of the blood’ as well as a ‘master of the fever’.

By regulating and normalising blood flow around the body; pushing it out to the surface and opening capillaries it is invariably used in a remedy to control blood pressure, along with hawthorn and lime blossom, which also makes it useful for poor circulation and varicose

dried as a tea.

The bitters act on the liver and stimulate bile, which protects the liver and helps with digestion.

It is astringent, hence helping staunch bleeding when used as a poultice, with the added benefit of being antimicrobial.

Rolling up the leaves and putting them up your nose if you have a nosebleed is supposed to help, although I have never tried it.

It has salicylic acid, which is a pain killer and is useful for allergies, in particular hayfever.

It is also good for regulating the menstrual cycle and helps with heavy periods.

veins.

This action regulates heat in the body and is used to help bring out a fever and make you sweat.

Combine yarrow with peppermint and elder flowers in a delicious hot tea after a hot bath and get into a hot bed and you will sweat a n Contact: fever out.

Yarrow can be used fresh, as pellyfiona@gmail.com.

07742 453285 a food and added to salads where it brings a bitter and peppery flavour Fiona Chapman is (plus lots of studying naturopathy minerals and herbal medicine at and the College of vitamins) or Naturopathic Medicine

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Arts & Entertainment

It’s another world out there Rural arts charity Artsreach needs the bravest galactic explorers for a mission to investigate Another Planet and find out if humans could survive there.

Created by The Gramophones, a contemporary and highquality theatre company, Another Planet is an audio adventure for an adult and child to experience together outdoors.

Ever wondered what it would be like to travel through space?

If you fancy exploring through the universe, register and Another Planet will send you everything you need to create your own interplanetary adventure before Astrid the Galaxy Hopper will take you on your mission as you boldly go where no child has gone

GALACTIC EXPLORERS: Artsreach’s Another Plant

before!

A Gramophones spokesman said: “Another Planet is a perfect show for children and parents alike to enjoy the outside world, learn about outer space and become conscious of the earth too -

get off the screen and into the green!”

Artsreach has just 15 Galac Packs available for galactic explorers. Find out more about Another Planet and register online at artsreach. co.uk/event/another-planet

Quire’s carols for Christmas

Christmas may be four months away but community choir The Stanchester Quire are already prepping for a series of seasonal concerts.

The Quire will be meeting on Mondays at 7.30pm, from September 6, at the David Hall, Roundwell Street in South Petherton to learn Christmas Carols and songs, all of which have either been collected from, or written about, the South West of England.

Led by their musical director, Eddie Upton, who holds the English Folk Dance and Song Society gold badge for services to folk music, they hope to perform the carols at a series of Christmas concerts during December.

He says new members are always welcome and the ability to read music is not essential. n thestanchesterquire.org

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A-listers booked up for literary talks

By Faith Eckersall

TALKING POINTS: Dr Hilary Jones, Sir Max Hastings and Simon Heffer will be at the festival

society between the 1920s to 1950s. A heavily-redacted version of the politician’s diaries was first published in 1967 but the Heffer-edited editions contain stories previously considered too scandalous to print.

The final name in the current line-up is the naturalist Adam Nicholson, whose book examines the mysterious world of inter-tidal zones.

However, Caroline said that along with the headline events she was very keen to include a programme of more informal gatherings, giving local authors a chance to talk about their work and reach a

new audience. “These will be more informal sessions, called Words with Wine, in a smaller venue focussing on local authors and giving them the chance to promote their books,” she said.

She’s also hoping to link up with Sherborne School and showcase the work of people who studied there and went on to become authors, as well as diversify her list of guests so: “The hope is that there will be something to appeal to everyone.

“We think this new programme gives us greater flexibility and allows us to venture beyond authors

Crafty villagers show off traditional skills Traditional crafts will be the centrepiece of a four-day exhibition St Nicholas’s Church, Durweston, taking place next month.

The Durweston and Bryanston Arts Festival will feature an exhibition of village art, craft and music and will showcase work from people living in both villages.

The villages share a history of crafts which included glove making and basket weaving, but are more

eclectic today and include the work of a guitar maker, a jeweller, stick maker, potter, painters, and seamstresses.

The church will be decorated with flowers and produce donated by local growers and village schoolchildren, and each day local musicians will be practicing informally in the church to entertain visitors to the exhibition.

Monday evening will see

male a capella group The Gravellers, singing at 8pm, together with other local artists who will play during each day. The genres will be varied and will include the acoustic harmonies of Debbie and Martin from Bryanston, and folk songs from Sammy and Charles.

There will be a pop up café open every day selling cakes with music sessions coinciding with coffee time at 10am, lunch and 3pm.

The festival takes place from September 13-16, 10am-4pm.

whose books are intended for the Christmas market so the Society will be open for business, as it were, throughout the year,” she said.

The autumn events will take place at Sherborne’s Digby Hall from Tuesday September 7.

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Sherborne Literary Society has announced a new programme of book-related talks and events which will take place throughout the year, rather than in one festival week.

The new-look season will kick off next month, on September 7, with a series of A-list guests including the broadcaster Dr Hilary Jones, who will be in conversation about Frontline, his first foray into fiction.

Later in the autumn the historian and journalist Sir Max Hastings will be talking about Operation Pedestal, his book about the 1942 battle to relieve Malta.

Events director Caroline Hopton has also lined up Andrew Lownie to talk about his new book on the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, which examines the Nazi claims against the couple and the way the duke attempted to shut down the murder investigation into his friend, Harry Oakes.

And journalist Simon Heffer will be in conversation about the Diaries of Henry ‘Chips’ Channon, which lift the lid on

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Do the write thing – enter Rotary Club’s competition Writing is one of the pastimes that’s boomed during lockdown – so now’s the perfect time to showcase all that work via Blandford Rotary Club’s annual competition.

The competition is in its seventh successive year and is offering prizes in a number of categories including Under 18s, Flash Fiction and Poetry. There are cash prizes for every winning or placed entry, while short-listed entries all receive signed certificates.

The Open winner receives a framed certificate and has their name engraved on the Mayor’s Cup and the Poetry winner receives a certificate and the Lesley Shand Cup, also appropriately engraved.

Both cups are retained by the

winners until the following September.

The competition has been growing in prestige with the first international entrants last year. Competition administrator Adrian Ford said: “With profits being donated by Blandford Rotary to good local causes, we want to remind people that this is a small-scale competition open to all, giving entrants a great chance of picking up a prize.”

The closing date for all categories is 23.59 hours on September 30. n More details, including competition rules can be found on on facebook @Blandford Rotary or blandfordrotary.org.uk

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Church Church services Sunday, August 22 9.30am St Peter’s Shaftesbury Parish Communion 9.30am Motcombe Parish Communion 11.15am Melbury Abbas Parish Communion 6pm St James’ Shaftesbury Reflective Evening Communion Sunday, August 29 10am Team Service at New House Farm, Margaret Marsh

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Inspirational teachers can really make a difference in our lives Vicar in the Vale with Barbara Priest, wife of the Rev Richard Priest, of Stour Vale Benefice

One of the books I’ve had at my side recently is a collection of meditations by Sister Wendy Beckett on works of art.

You may remember her from the TV programmes on the story of art which she presented quite a long time ago now.

Away from the cameras she lived in her caravan in the grounds of a Carmelite Abbey in Norfolk, devoted to a life of prayer. But what her programmes and this book reveal is the incredible knowledge of art that she had. Okay, she held a firstclass degree in art history, but that certainly does not guarantee that a person will be any good at conveying that knowledge to others. But, in this case, I have not only gleaned much value from her meditations, but I have also been left wishing I could walk around some of our art galleries in the company of Sister Wendy.

As we approach a new academic year, this set me

thinking of school teachers who have a similar gift of enthusing their subject to their young charges.

Not my old history teacher I’m afraid, who would enter the classroom, open his folder and read his notes to us in a monotone voice and then, as the bell went, close the folder and leave the room. How NOT to teach history! But there was also Miss Malone who taught English Literature. Hearing her read

Shakespeare as if it was some great adventure story, in her strong Black Country accent was a delight—especially when she interrupted herself by saying, “now listen up girls ‘cos this bit’s dead good”. We studied Othello with her for A-level and were on the edge of our seats at what the wicked Iago would do next!

What a difference a teacher for whom their task is a vocation rather than a job can

Coffee mornings resuming St Peter and St Paul’s Church Wincanton will resume its monthly coffee mornings next month.

As covid restrictions have been relaxed, the church is now able to restart fundraising activities. The first coffee morning will be on Saturday, September 11 between 10am and noon in the church. There will be delicious cakes and

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make. Not just to teach the curriculum, but to share the wonders that their subject offers with enthusiasm and passion. Not to pile on academic pressure, but to nurture interest and talent, and allow their pupils to flourish. It is 38 years since I walked into Miss Malone’s classroom to begin my Alevel studies, but my continued appreciation and love of literature and poetry will certainly have been deepened by those two years spent in her company, and the fact that I still remember her must be proof of that.

I’m sure most of us can remember at least one teacher who made a difference to us, whatever subject it may be, and we should be grateful to them. We may not all turn out to be rich or famous because of them, and the subject which spoke to us may only ever remain a hobby rather than a career, but how much poorer would our lives be without that initial spark of enthusiasm that can fuel a life-long interest? Let us hope and pray that all our young people preparing to return to school will be so inspired. n Barbara is about to be licensed as a Licensed Lay Minister in the Stour Vale Benefice 65

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Engines all ready to roll for this year’s

By Karen Bate newsdesk@ blackmorevale.net

When Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show organiser James Cox asked Louise Hall if it might be possible to bring the steam engine to the this year’s show, the answer was a resounding ‘yes’.

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charity trailer rides at The Great Dorset Steam Fair and partner to Richard Pocock who has steam in his blood, Louise knows a thing or two about the steam engine and what work is needed to bring steam to the show.

And in these ‘strange’ times, understands the importance of working together.

Louise said: “Of course I agreed to rally the troops and see if local enginemen were willing to be part of

this new section at the show.

My quest was met with enthusiastic excitement, having not had the opportunity to display their ‘toys’ for the past 18 months or so.”

Prepared and so pleased to be able to open their shed doors in support of this rather special agricultural show, numbers and interest gained momentum.

So for the first time in the show history, a steam parade

will be taking place for show goers at the two-day event.

Louise said: “James and I are delighted to now be able present an enlarged steam area showcasing local engines representing fine examples of the age of steam, and thank all exhibiting engine owners.

“The engines on display represent an age gone by, relics of the past, which, are much loved by their owners.

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show, thanks to some top steamwork There will be a real sense of agricultural history at the show, beginning with heavy horses which were used to pull farm implements, then to the steam era before the introduction of mechanisation of which there will be displays of vintage tractors as well as the modern machinery driven today. Engines will road to the showground some with their historic living vans in tow behind

which will also form part of the steam area.”

Well-known steam commentator Andrew Semple from Shropshire, will take the microphone for the steam parades around the main arena to entertain and enlighten the crowds of the history and mechanics of what they see before them.

Described by many as needing to be treated as their other woman in their lives, these engines require care,

attention, much nurturing and are to be treated with tenderness and respect.

The steam world is a special family of its own with the enginemen and crew knowing every detail of their engines history in working days and now in preservation.

Louise added: “Please do call by the steam area and talk to the team who will all be willing to share their knowledge and experiences

with you. We are all delighted to be supporting James who is full of energy and enthusiasm at this year’s Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show and we hope very much steam may become a regular attraction in the years ahead.” n Berwick St John Country Fayre is on Saturday, September 18.

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Fiat 500E Cabrio La Prima at Vale Motors Road test by David Armishaw After a spell of good weather, of course it’s a rainy Friday evening when I pick up the 500E Cabrio from Vale Motors in Wincanton, for my 昀rst drive of an allelectric car, and of a Fiat 500.

Designed and launched in the 1950s as an affordable car for the people, the 500 was hugely popular and went through several evolutions until production stopped in 1975.

Reborn in 2007 this hugely popular auto design icon has sold more than two million worldwide, so far.

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The little Fiat isn’t my normal type of drive, I am a bit of a die-hard petrol lover and generally favour more horses under the bonnet, but I also like to think of myself as progressive and I love the idea of electric motors – in particular their acceleration!

The ‘E’ has a completely new platform, electric only, and I think it’s a great step.

Inside, I found the 500E to be really spacious in the front, but still giving that nice feeling of cocooned security. The eco-leather seats are comfortable and the dash is tidy with a 10.25 inch central display screen offering plenty of options and functionality. It’s modern and suits the car’s new electric roots.

The boot? It’s not the biggest but it’s adequate for the size of car, it’s not designed to be a load-hauler.

One little word to the wise, it took me several attempts to get out of the car before I realised the handle had been replaced by a button, adding to the streamlined styling of the interior.

The 昀rst thing I notice when I start the car is, of course, no noise – a little disconcerting as I can’t tell if it’s ready to go. But select drive, press your foot and yes, it was on!

I am mightily surprised by the acceleration, 0-30 or 40 feels really quick, everything past 40 feels quick enough, and the top speed is 93mph, which is plenty.

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The model tested had the larger 42kwh battery giving a claimed range of 199 miles, and it achieved this, even with a heavy right foot. On an ‘urban cycle’, at lower speeds in town, the range can extend to as much as 277 miles.

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If you 昀nd the air conditioning isn’t working, it may just need re-gassing as vehicles can lose approximately 100g of gas a year, or you may have a leak. Your local garage should be able to tell if your vehicle has a leak, a nitrogen test can be carried out which indicates a leak or a dye can be added to your system and a UV light can be used to locate the leak.

There are three major components that can leak, the 昀rst is the compressor, the unit that compresses the gas and pumps it around the system, this component can also fail electronically. Secondly there is the condenser, this closely resembles a radiator and it does a similar job, it cools the refrigerant. Situated at the front of the vehicle, it can be damaged by road debris, or can corrode. Lastly there is the evaporator, hidden behind the dashboard and it is responsible for the very cold air that comes through the air vents.

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Sport

Sherborne aim to finish in top three Dorset Premier Cricket League, August 13 Christchurch 213 Sherborne 265-5 Sherborne (20pts) bt Christchurch (7pts) by 52 runs The top four teams in the league all won last weekend, including Sherborne’s convincing win over bottom side Christchurch.

Opener Marc Roca (92) top scored for Sherborne but the first four batsmen all contributed, with the score at one stage 239-2.

Luke Hancock was 59 not out as Sherborne posted 2655 off 45 overs.

In response, Christchurch were quickly in trouble at 83-5. Tom Hughes contributed 59 but the home team ran out of wickets and subsided with five overs remaining. Pick of the bowlers were Roger Parfitt (4-40) and Andy Nurton (332).

The result leaves Sherborne in fourth, 22 points behind Martinstown in third with a game in hand and two weekends to go. Sherborne play Poole tomorrow, who are second and favourites to take the title.

Division One Puddletown 184 Marnhull 185-4 Marnhull (20pts) bt Puddletown (7pts) by six wickets Marnhull struck a blow to Puddletown’s title hopes with a third win in a row.

Puddletown, having lost just one game in 14, have now lost two in a row and saw their lead at the top cut to 32 points with two to play – and having to face second-placed Swanage tomorrow. The

TEAM SPIRIT: Blandford’s Max Leigh, Wilf Leigh and Stephen Quine

Blandford back in the swim Blandford Flyers Swimming Club has returned to the pool for competitive swimming.

Unfortunately no audiences were allowed into Millfield swim centre to watch three swimmers compete against 56 other clubs from across the region, but that did not hinder them from putting in impressive performances and achieve a host of new

personal best times. In addition to their individual race achievements, all gained Top Three rankings in their respective age groups (Stephen Quine third in the u16 category, Max Leigh first u15, Wilf Leigh second u12), with Max also coming third overall across all age groups, crowning off a great weekend of

swimming. More events are planned and hopefully audiences will soon be able to see the swimmers in action. If your child(ren) want to be involved, please visit blandfordflyers.co.uk – we’re a friendly club that welcomes all standards of youth swimmer from Learn-to-Swim Level 7 upwards.

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victory sees Marnhull climb to sixth. In other games in the division, Stalbridge beat bottom club Beaminster by eight wickets to climb to third place in the table while Sherborne-based Compton House stay second to bottom after defeat at Swanage.

Not one Parley batsman made double figures as Blandford thrashed their rivals to stay top of the league and in line for promotion. Ryan Boardwell took 4-6 and Robert Harding 4-12 as Parley were scuttled in just 18 overs: Ryan White took the other two wickets for 10 runs. It was an emphatic response after Blandford themselves struggled for runs, subsiding to 103 all out in 30 overs.

Ron Wates top scored with 24. Blandford are 11 points clear of Poole Town 2nds at the top with two games to go. Blandford travel to thirdplaced Wimborne 2nds tomorrow, while Poole play Shillingstone, who are in fourth place.

Shillingstone lost to Wimborne last weekend, falling just 10 runs short of their target after Hugo Hartley took 5-42 to put Wimborne under pressure.

Division Two Blandford 103 Parley 2nds 32 Blandford (17pts) bt Parley (5pts) by 71 runs

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Sport

Shaftesbury’s season off to a flyer Wessex League Premier August 14 Hamble Club Shaftesbury

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Shaftesbury dropped their first points of the season but remained top of the league after a draw away to Hamble. The home side took

the lead on 42 mins with a tap-in from Barry Mason but Shaftesbury replied straight after the break when Jordan Foot headed home from a corner.

From there, Town were the better team but both keepers made good saves.

Shaftesbury have hit the ground running this season,

winning 2-0 in their first league game, away to Portland, then thrashing Amesbury 9-2 at home with goals from Asa Phillip (3), Luke Delaney (2), Beard (2), Mickey Finch and Gary Bowles.

“One of the most comprehensive performances witnessed in recent times at

SFC,” said the club’s social media.

Amesbury were also beaten 4-1 in an FA Cup qualifying round. with a hattrick from Cameron Beard.

Manager Ollie Cherett said: “It is a completely new team and it will take time to gel.

There is still plenty to work on.”

Town’s new 3G pitch is ‘accessible for all’ Shaftesbury manager Ollie Cherrett has welcomed the new 3G pitch and praised chairman Steve Coffen for taking the club forward.

The pitch was officially opened by local film director and brewer Guy Ritchie, with more than 100 children trying out the allweather surface.

“I take my hat off to Steve, the drive he’s had for the town,” said Cherett.

“It’s all come together and Steve has to take full credit for that.”

The two are pals: it was Coffen who persuaded Cherrett and his backroom staff to move to Shaftesbury en masse from Christchurch FC in the summer. The promise of a new surface was one of the attractions, said the new boss.

“It is massive for any club.

We have some of the best facilities in this league and above. We had 120-130 kids out there on the pitch in FOOTBALL FIXTURES August 21 FA Cup Qualifying Shaftesbury v Stoneham Toolstation Western League Div 1 Sherborne v Lebeq Utd Wincanton v Devizes Town Welton Rovers v Gillingham

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PITCH PERFECT: Kids try the new pitch, opened by Guy Ritchie, seen with a pint of Gritchie ale in the clubhouse

Shaftesbury FC kit, and it was a very special night for the club. I am getting that passion for the town,” he told the Wessex League Football podcast.

The pitch structure means it can be used continuously.

Besides being used by the club’s teams, the pitch will host 150 youngsters weekly and is available for anyone to hire.

The income will cover

Dorset Premier League Sturminster Newton v Poole Swanage v Blandford Utd August 24 Dorset Premier League Corfe Castle v Blandford Shaftesbury Reserves v Sturminster Newton

maintenance, while the repayment of the £500,000 loan – which is underwritten by the town council – is planned to be recouped from a permit holders car park at the club. Cllr Piers Brown said youngsters no longer need to travel out of town by car for training, instead being “within walking distance for the majority of users making it accessible for all.”

August 28 Western League Div 1 Sherborne v Tytherington Cheddar v Wincanton Gillingham v Radstock Wessex League Premier Shaftesbury v Stoneham Dorset Premier League Merley Cobham Sports v Blandford

Sturminster Newton v Hamworthy Utd Reserves August 30 Western League Div 1 Radstock v Sherborne Devizes v Gillingham August 31 Wessex League Cup Shaftesbury v Millbrook

New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Sport

Three wins out of three as Sherborne rattle in 17 goals

Gills still in search of first win of the season Toolstation Western League Div 1, August 14 Tythrington Rocks Gillingham

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Gillingham were left rooted to the bottom of the division after a 5-1 thumping away to Tytherington Rocks.

The Gills had hoped for better against a Gloucestershire team that had lost its three previous games.

But it was another game that The Gills led but let slip, scoring after only four minutes only to concede a penalty.

It was 3-1 to the home side at half-time, the scoring completed in the 94th minute with a worldly from Jack Sheppard-Cozens. The Gills played better than the scoreline suggests but need a break.

In their previous two matches they let a two-goal lead slip, being held to a 2-2 draw against Lebeq United, both goals coming from Iwan Walters.

It was Gillingham’s only point so far, having lost 3-2 the previous game away to Cheddar, James Boyland scoring twice for The Gills.

WINNER: MotM Ashley Guppy receives his reward from Sherborne chairman John Bowers

Toolstation Western League Div 1, August 14 Sherborne Wells

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Sherborne made it three wins out of three for the season, scoring an impressive 17 goals in the process.

The result leaves Town fourth in the table, having played two games less than the teams above.

Wells are a decent football side and played better than the score suggests but Sherborne were clinical.

Alex Murphy and Declan Cornish both scored twice, with Ashley Guppy adding the fifth before half-time, his

well taken effort earning him Man of the Match.

The result, before a bouyant crowd of 120, came on the back of two 6-1 victories for Sherborne in what has been an explosive start to their season.

“Very disappointed to only score five, I thought we only scored six in games,” said fan John Hallett on Facebook.

Murphy has scored five in the three games to date but the other goals have been shared around the squad.

Chairman John Bowers spoke on last week’s Toolstation Western League podcast about their good start. “I’m not getting too

excited – it’s very, very early days,” he said.

“We have a depth of squad, cover in all positions and a couple of younger lads.

“Since I’ve been chairman, I’ve not seen us look so aggressive in going forward.

“We are hopeful we can carry on, not only in winning ways but by being entertaining.

“We want to be a footballing side.

“Success?

Finishing in the top quarter?

We want to be a competitive side and have a cup run in the Vase.

“Let’s have a push in getting into the Top Three – that’s as far as I’ll go today.”

Covid compounds Wincanton’s slow start to season Wincanton have been forced to postpone three matches after a serious outbreak of coronavirus in the squad.

Home games against local rivals Sherborne and Gillingham in the Western League were called off, as well as Portishead away.

The news came on the back of a slow start to the season, with Town picking up just one point from their first three games, Irwin and Wise scoring in a creditable 2-2 draw at home to unbeaten Warminster.

Manager Chris Wise said: “It

has not been the start of the season any of us would have liked. The results from the first three games have been disappointing but are insignificant when compared to people’s health and wellbeing.

“We have had several

positive cases now confirmed within both the playing squad and nonplaying matchday staff and have a number of other players having to isolate.”

Wincanton are due to restart their season at home to Devizes tomorrow.

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Sport

Port Regis sports club shuts its doors to adult members

Blandford boss quits before first game win

The Motcombe Park sports club at Port Regis school has abruptly shut to adult members.

The club had made a number of sports available outside school core hours including golf, swimming, squash and tennis in 160 acres of parkland belonging to the school.

Many facilities closed to members due to covid, including the pool although the golf stayed open.

But a letter sent to members on August 6 from the Governors of Port Regis and the directors of Motcombe Park said they had closed the

Dorset Premier Football League, August 14 Balti Sports Blandford

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The club closure is a significant blow to many.

Tony Phipps said: “Personally it’s a loss of two international standard squash courts which I used precovid for more than 10 years, running a squash team playing matches throughout Dorset.

“I now drive 30 miles three times a week to play. Squash courts have been closing for years as venues can make more money from spinning and other activities. Port Regis would not have suffered this and were more likely to remain – no more it seems.”

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In the first league game of the season, Blandford conceded early but a stunning long-range strike into the corner from Bradley Pike levelled the scores on 18 mins.

Sam Watson put the visitors ahead at half-time and Man of the Match Archie Mccarthy widened the gap on 70 mins before Balti scored with a last-minute penalty.

The score was welcomed on Twitter by former Blandford manager Andy Savage, who joined in the summer but left the club before the Balti game.

The club say he stepped down due to extra work commitments.

The new Blandford manager is Josh Feirn, who was in temporary charge of the team for the end of last season.

Portland 2nds Sturminster Newton

club and golf course to adult members “with immediate effect”.

James Hussey, chair of the school governors, said: “For a number of years the school has been looking to find more opportunities for local schools, children’s sports clubs and other local children to use the facility in line with the school’s charitable objectives.

“With the enforced close of the club due to covid, it seems the right time to make this transition with minimal impact on our members, many of whom will have found alternatives.”

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LES BOULES D’OR: (R-L) Graham, Mike, Matt and Dave

Four rounds of golf in a day Four friends play a round of 18 holes together at Wincanton Golf Club on Sunday mornings.

But one day, Dave, Graham, Matt and Mike played four rounds, walking the equivalent of a marathon in a day. They started at 5.30am and finished 14 hours later in aid of Prostate Cancer UK. “This is a cause that should be close to every man’s heart,” said team captain Dave. “Prostate cancer goes

untalked about and we are pleased to try to help raise awareness and cash for a great cause.”

Mike said: “Men are generally not good at discussing things medical but we spent 14 hours together focusing on a fantastic cause.

Next time is for my knees to be repaired.” You can donate at justgiving.com/ team/LesBoulesdOr1 – the team has raised more than £2,000.

WINCANTON RESULTS Club championship July 24/25 Best Overall Nett score: Nigel Orr 140 Club Championship Winner with lowest gross: John Atkins 147 Seniors Monthly Medal 1 Malcolm Faulkner 2 Derek Street 3 Pete Starkey

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Pairs Texas Scramble July 31 Winners: Chris Chapman and Glenn Ware 43 points

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The Partner Practice is an Appointed Representative of and represents only St. James’s Place Wealth Management plc (which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority) for the purpose of advising solely on the group’s wealth management products and services, more details of which are set out on the group’s website www.sjp.co.uk/products.

The ‘St. James’s Place Partnership’ and the title ‘Partner Practice’ are marketing terms used to describe St. James’s Place representatives.

Peter Harding Wealth Management is a trading name of Peter Harding Practice Ltd.

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Recruitment

DORSET GARAGE DOORS ARE LOOKING TO RECRUIT

Business

Time for a community Domesday Survey

This role is an outside based position and requires heavy manual work. You will be working within an experienced team of garage door engineers; a willingness to learn is a must, motivation and determination are essential.

The company fit and maintain quality doors and automation systems to residential and commercial properties. We also offer a repair service. It will be a varied and challenging role.

You will be working directly on the property of the customer; it will require an individual who is willing to offer excellent customer services and will work well as part of a team.

Ongoing training and support will be given.

Partial uniform provided.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

JOB TYPE: FULL TIME The White Horse pub in Stourpaine Please send CV and covering letter to office@dorsetgaragedoors.co.uk or by post to Dorset Garage Doors Ltd, Unit 9 Station Road, Business Park, Station Road Stalbridge DT10 2RN

GENERAL FARM WORKER / TRACTOR DRIVER REQUIRED between Wincanton & Bruton for Dairy / Beef Farm.

Call 07812 009364

Lavender Blue Bakery are looking for a full-time Cook, part-time Kitchen Assistant & a Cleaner.

You'll be working with our fantastic small team in our Gillingham kitchen. All roles require good time management skills & a willingness to work independently & with others to produce delicious food. You'll need the ability to work in a hot, busy environment, stand, walk, bend, lift heavy items & use hands & appliances.

Please call Sam on 07751-327342 or email lavenderbluecakes@gmail.com

FULL TIME GARDENER An excellent opportunity has arisen for a gardener with experience to join the gardening team, working with the head gardener at a large manor house.

Candidates will need good general knowledge, experience with rose and ornamental shrub pruning, familiarity with herbaceous perennials and grasses, some understanding of wild-flower meadows and greenhouse work. A great opportunity for a motivated person to contribute to a fantastic garden.

Please apply in writing (or email) for a job description to:

Head Gardener, Estate Office, High Street, Cranborne, Dorset BH21 5PS recruitment@cranborne.co.uk www.cranborne.co.uk

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By Adrian Fisher MBE We can all think of instances where it’s not so much the size of a piece of land that matters, but where precisely it is situated. The White Horse pub in Stourpaine is the social centre of the village.

But it is landlocked, and when staging open-air Shakespearean theatre, it’s a very tight fit to hold it in the pub car park.

Yet a quarter of a mile away, the Stourpaine village playing fields are extensive. Wouldn’t it be magic if we could unzip the earth, and slide an acre across, so that the White Horse had a splendid pub garden, and the community could greatly flourish?

Similarly, properties with extensive acreage come onto the market from time to time.

Sometimes part of the land is adjacent to a village school, which could really benefit from some extra land. Provided such land is properly valued and paid for by the school, anyone selling such a property would still achieve the same total price.

The Bryanston Club is another type of property with extensive premises.

It could become a Business Hub AIRWAVES COMMUNICATIONS OF SHERBORNE Office space to rent as well half the front of the shop Contact Gary Bridger 07970 651750

in our post-covid world of not commuting 50 miles, five days a week.

By being just a couple of miles away from Blandford, people could work there two or three days a week, and save on commuting.

Again, it has very little land around it; with more land, its use could be transformed.

Let us conduct a Domesday Survey of every such community building, and maintain a register. If any adjacent piece of land comes onto the market, there could be scope for the community building to have First Refusal (all other things being equal), rather than let the opportunity slip forever. The proper value of the land would still have to be paid. But in some instances, it is the act of granting planning permission which causes the value of the land to skyrocket 500% or more. So let’s draw up that register now, and start seeing some pro-active planning.

It’s only a few years ago that several houses were built on land adjacent to the car park of The White Horse. That particular opportunity has now been lost forever.

Let us work to ensure that no such opportunities are lost in future.

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with dorsetbiznews.co.uk DO THE MATH: Lottie Trump with the Cubie maths programme which was created, designed and developed in Fontmell Magna

Andrew Diprose is the founder and editor of dorsetbiznews.co.uk, the No.1 business website in the county with more than 27,000 unique users.

It all adds up... Cubie is sum achievement in early learning It’s the maths equivalent of reading for 15 minutes a day – and it’s set to change thousands of children’s lives for the better across the UK. Cubie is a screen-free early years maths programme created, designed and developed in Fontmell Magna.

For just ten to 15 minutes each day from Monday to Friday – or whenever they wish – Cubie provides children with the skills and reinforcement in maths that they don’t get anywhere else.

And all from the comfort of their own home!

It’s the creation of Lottie Trump, a teacher for ten years, who developed the programme with the support of her husband Ben and a team of teachers and maths specialists.

The first Cubie boxes will be delivered in time for the new academic year starting next month.

The programmes run in line with the national curriculums for reception, year 1 and year 2.

They follow the academic school year, running from September to August (including the school holidays).

Children receive a new Cubie box which contains everything

they need for 15 minutes of learning each day, every month.

The box includes: n Four children’s work booklets n A new reward poster n Reward stickers n Pencils n A parent’s book full of top tips, answers and more Currently three levels are offered (A, B and C) which are suitable for children aged four to eight years.

Lottie, who lives in Fontmell Magna, said: “With Cubie, children can work at their own pace and even recap the previous year’s work to ensure they have a solid foundation.

“We understand that all children work at different rates and want each one to be able to access maths with confidence.

“Therefore, any child can work on any Cubie level, according to their requirements.

“Cubie is a fun and motivating way for children to learn whilst boosting confidence at the same time.

“The ‘little and often’ approach is key to learning and Cubie provides just that: 15 minutes of child-led totally screen-free learning.

“Cubie is the maths equivalent of reading for 15 minutes each day.”

Lottie, 35, said moving from teaching to one-to-one private tuition had shown her the benefits of the ‘little and often’ approach as well as the use of repetition and the reinforcing of key concepts, She added: “Cubie was born as a way to help parents help their children.

“From the earliest stages of a child’s educational journey, confidence is key.

“Cubie is a complete mathematical programme which aims to instil confidence and a joy of learning maths from the off.

“It’s created and developed to help as many parents as possible support their child’s learning and development.”

Lottie married Ben three years ago and they are expecting their first child in December. She said the decision to launch Cubie was made at the end of 2020.

A company – Cubie Education Ltd – was incorporated and an “incredibly talented” designer set to work on the booklets and accompanying materials.

All the printed paper and boxes

used for Cubie are made from FSC accredited or recycled paper sources and are recyclable.

The boxes are sourced from The Dorset Box Company at Three Legged Cross.

Lottie said: “There are more formal teaching books available but we believe that no one is doing anything like Cubie.

“It’s colourful, fun and designed to be done by the children themselves.

“The layout is clear, simple, colour coded and easy to follow.

“Icons are used throughout to show the child what sort of action is required on each page.

“The minimal instructions allow for the development of a child’s intuition and skills.

“The workbooks give parents a child-led, screen-free approach to home maths support which are all paper-based and are delivered straight to your door for your convenience.

“We’re using social media to spread the message and also School Notices, the independent school community and noticeboard.

“After months of planning it’s very exciting to get to this stage.”

Final orders are now being taken for the September box. Order by Sunday August 22, to take advantage of the special offer: two months free when you purchase an annual subscription. n More details at cubieeducation.com or on Cubie’s Instagram and Facebook.

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New Blackmore Vale, August 20, 2021

Recruitment

Full Time Warehouse Operative Required J&G Environmental Ltd are recruiting for the following: Daytime Warehouse Operative (Mon-Fri) Night-time Warehouse Operative (Mon-Thurs) To join our team at our Blandford based warehouse.

Casual Work

(A forklift license is advantageous but not essential.)

Oakleaf Marquees in Stalbridge is looking for marquee riggers on a casual basis between now and October.

Work can be 2-4 days a week generally between Mon to Thu and up to 40 hours a week as you wish – we are flexible.

Must be reliable, hard working with a positive attitude.

Drivers 21+ desirable but not essential.

Further info and applications by email please:

Please send a CV and a short covering letter to

jobs@oakleafmarquees.co.uk

sales@jg-environmental.com www.jg-environmental.com J&G Environmental Ltd, J&G House, Holland Way Industrial Estate, Blandford Forum, Dorset, DT11 7TA

Pulham Steels Ltd Stockists and distributors of all mild steel products currently require a

HGV Class 2 Driver

has vacancies for

ASSISTANT VERGERS Hours of work: 15 hours a week Salary: £10.60 per hour We would like to employ, as soon as possible, two new Assistant Vergers to join The Sherborne Abbey team.

Each verger would be required to work for 15 hours per week and be available to work on Saturdays and Sundays. In all cases we require the candidates to be communicant members of the Church of England.

We are looking for trustworthy, 昀exible, independent workers with excellent interpersonal skills.

The posts are subject to DBS checking under our Safeguarding Policy.

For a copy of the Job Description and an application form, please call Sherborne Abbey Parish O ce on

01935 713777 or email

Asstparishsecretary@sherborneabbey.com Closing date: Monday, 23 August 2021

Sherborne Abbey, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 3LQ 80

To join our growing company, duties to include multi drop deliveries throughout the south of the UK, loading/offloading of vehicles.

Applicants must have a clean driving license, be of smart appearance and have a conscientious attitude to work and equipment. Hi-ab certificate preferred but not essential.

Tel: 01300 345110 Or Email: neil.cahill@pulhamsteels.co.uk

K M Phillips Property Developer and Maintenance are currently looking for a Labourer to start immediately. We are a small family run business with a lot of work on our books, so this is due to be Long term work for the right candidate. We are looking for both a professional and compliant person. This will be a great opportunity for anyone that is willing to learn more about the trade, as our work varies from small projects to new builds. We are based in Motcombe and try to keep work as local as possible, no long hours traveling to sites. We would like to take on a contractor but for the right candidate will consider taking on as an employee full time. A full driving licence is also preferred. The rate of between £11.50 to £14.00 an hour will be dependent on experience.

If you are interested in this position please do not hesitate to contact Nicky on our Office line 01747850515 or email kmphillips@btconnect.com.

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Recruitment

HANFORD SCHOOL CHILD OKEFORD DORSET

FOOD SERVICE ASSISTANT

General Labourer We are looking for a keen, punctual & motivated person to join our team.

Full time employed position with immediate start.

Preferably with own transport.

Please apply through our office: T: 01963 824444 E: info@hhpltd.co.uk W: builders-south-west.co.uk Part time P.A. Sherborne office.

Good computer and typing skills essential. 6 to 8 hours flexible over two days p.w. send CV to ajk@zen.co.uk THE PLOUGH INN MANSTON CHEF/COOK REQUIRED This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef/Cook ready to take the next step into a restaurant with huge opportunities. The Plough has a recently installed specialist designed kitchen and new and refurbished restaurant space for up to fifty covers.

Please send a CV to peterkellond@gmail.com or telephone 07542 646237 LIVE IN HELP REQUIRED for elderly lady.

Wyle valley, driver essential 07711 255409

Permanent role assisting in the running of a clean and organised kitchen.

Hours 1.30-7.30 pm Saturdays, term time only, from September 2021.

Closing Date : 9am Thursday 24th August 2021 Please email Laura Stout stoutl@hanfordschool.co.uk This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Registered charity number 01001751

HANFORD SCHOOL

HOUSEKEEPER/CHILDCARE Shaftesbury family.

Cooking/cleaning/laundry.

20hrs/pw.

Must drive.

07876 353949.

ESTIMATOR AND GENERAL MANAGER for D J Chutter Ltd Qualified estimator to help with preparing estimates and price bids, planning and scheduling jobs etc.

Must have 3+ years’ construction experience, computer literate, experience in accounts an advantage.

Basic salary of £35,000 plus company profit related incentive.

CHILD OKEFORD BLANDFORD DORSET DT11 8HN

SECOND COOK Part time, Term time only, to start September 2021.

A great opportunity for a competent cook that loves food and wants to improve their skills.

Staff Required

Closing date: Thursday 24th August 2021 9am

at Hays House Nursing Home.

Please email Laura Stout stoutl@hanfordschool.co.uk

Join our dedicated team to support our residents.

Various roles available: Kitchen Assistant, Domestic, Activities Co-ordinator, Maintenance Support and Carers.

For more details on roles, hours and pay, please contact Nihara Dalton on 07949818054 or email admin@hayshouse.co.uk

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure.

Registered charity number 01001751

A home away from home

Archway Nursery in Pimperne is recruiting for qualified and non-qualified nursery staff.

Go to www.storal-learning.co.uk or phone 01258 454 602 for more details.

Variety of shifts including Zero hours, full time and part time available.

Receive up to £500 welcome bonus for joining!

Highfield House Residential Care Home High Street, Castle Cary, Nr Yeovil, Somerset, BA7 7AN Website: www.highfieldhousecastlecary.com Positions Vacant:

Cook Catering Assistant Waking Night Care Assistant Day Care Assistant Please call 01963 350697 or email manager@highfieldhouse.net

HILLS BODY & MOT CENTRE - SHERBORNE is looking for an MOT tester/technician, immediate start, good rates of pay Tel 01935 816010 HOME-HELP WANTED. Gillingham. 12-22hrs/week.

07484793530

ST DENIS LODGE RESIDENTIAL HOME Requires 2 part time Care Assistants.

One of these to cover maternity leave.

To include alternate weekends .

Also required Weekend Laundry Assistant.

Experience preferred but not necessary.

Please call 01747 854596

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Recruitment DIOCESE OF

Recruitment

SALISBURY

INDEPENDENT CHAIR OF THE DIOCESAN SAFEGUARDING ADVISORY PANEL (DSAP) Do you have extensive professional safeguarding expertise gained in a relevant statutory, voluntary or judicial agency?

The Diocese of Salisbury is seeking to appoint an Independent Chair of the strategic oversight group for all Safeguarding activity across our Diocese, which covers Wiltshire, Dorset, parts of Hampshire and Devon and the Channel Islands.

This voluntary appointment will be made by the Bishop of Salisbury for an initial period of three years. In addition to paid travel expenses, a small honorarium will be paid for the role.

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Closing date for applications: Friday 10th September 2021 Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 28th September 2021

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Cooks within the hospital have a key role in maintaining a high standard of meal provision to patients, and make a valuable contribution in the wider care team that supports patients during their time in hospital.

Candidates should have good organizational and communication skills, be flexible in their approach to work whilst demonstrating an ability to work using their own initiative and as part of a team.

This post is for 14 hours per week over 2 days and may include some weekend working.

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Trailway ‘not open’ between Stalbridge and Stur Newton Members of the North Dorset Trailway Network have confirmed that a section between Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton is not ‘open’.

The delightful route, which is open to walkers, horse riders, cyclists and disabled buggies, runs along the course of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway, linking the many villages of the Vale.

In an email to the New Blackmore Vale, secretary Jan Wardell said: “There is a section between Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton which is not ‘open’ and

anyone trying to find the Trailway connecting those towns will be sorely disappointed.

“There are separate off-road footpath links between Stalbridge and Sturminster Newton, but for equestrians, cyclists and the like, it has to be mostly on the roads and lanes.”

And Clive Dibben wrote to us, stating: “Less than half-amile from the start point at Station Road, Stalbridge the path is totally blocked by barbed wire, trees and overgrown bushes.”

The largest section is a nine

mile stretch between Blandford and Sturminster Newton which takes riders through some of North Dorset’s spectacular countryside, towns and villages with views of Hambledon Hill and the meandering River Stour.

The Trailway is managed by Dorset Council and offers traffic-free routes not only for horse-riders but for cyclists and walkers and it is hoped all the sections will join up to provide public access along the whole length of the old Somerset and Dorset Railway line.

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Field & Stream

Help! With the beetles and all you need is larvae THE FIELD with Tria Stebbing It is show season at last. After an age of not being able to mingle with like- minded folk we have got there at last.

We have decided to take three of the ram lambs to show/sell at one of the larger sheep shows in the south. The only issue being that we have not got around to training them to walk on the halter yet. Any sheep that is put on the end of a halter lead is unlikely to want to move anywhere, except in the direction of the floor. Without doubt there is an issue trying to get the sheep to associate the increased pressure that the halter puts on their head with moving their feet. It takes four to five days of slowly leading

them around for them to get used to it. Currently our best ram feels the need to jump up the air in excitement kicking his legs when we are trying to walk him, maybe he is excited too about being back at country shows.

The field is still waiting for a spell of dry weather to enable us to cut our own hay, I spent a day pulling the thistle which came out nicely on their own due to the sodden ground. I was surprised to see the sloes already turning purple, although clearly not big enough to use.

We have an abundance of odd

things once again. We have Alder beetle on the hornbeam and beech around the pond.

Hundreds of very small larvae that are reducing the leaves to skeleton shapes.

Previously rare to see in the UK and previously considered extinct until 2004 they are on the increase, a small beetle that is eating its way around the pond.

The paddock has seen an increase in Gatekeeper butterflies this year patrolling hedges it is a great pollinator taking its nectar from bramble, ragwort and other flowering plants.

The ewes are continuing to gain strength and body condition

after lambing although have had to be treated for nose bot this week, Oestrus Ovis, the sheep nose bot fly arrived. The ewes were showing signs of nasal irritation and sneezing, whilst the bots are not a major threat to the health of the ewes, they will cause them to lose condition, which of course we do not want.

Finally, happy first birthday to the New Blackmore Vale. How lovely it has been to be part of this journey and to see this publication back in pubs, shops and in plastic boxes on street corners bringing rural communities together.

Arthur Hoare, gave the house and gardens to the National Trust on March 7, 1946.

The estate is around 2,500 acres and attracts hundreds

of thousands of visitors annually.

Guest George Jeans said: “It was a glorious summer’s afternoon.

“There was live music

playing plus attractions such as The Poetry Machine, where stories were made into poetry on a traditional typewriter. You don’t often hear one of those these days.”

skittish with many pike showing. Despite these factors, results were better than the previous match on the same venue.

Leading the way from the downstream end peg was Mic Hurst with 11lbs 14ozs of roach caught on the pole long and short using maggot and pinkie over small balls of groundbait. Steve Harvey

was second with 8lbs 5ozs of roach and perch, again caught on maggot and pinkie over groundbait. Coming third with 8lbs was Nigel Bartlett, using similar methods.

The top section was won by Neil Sims with 5lbs 12oz.

The middle section by Bill Hanson with 3lbs 05 ozs and the downstream section by

Nick Collins with 4lbs 05oz.

The next match will be Sunday, August 22, venue still to be fixed but will be on the website as soon as it is known.

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Poetry on the lawn The National Trust invited its staff, volunteers, family and friends to the West Lawn of Stourhead House to celebrate 75 years of the NT at Stourhead.

Commemorative badges depicting the Apollo Temple were presented to guests at the event.

The last Hoare family member to own the property, Sir Henry Hugh

ANGLING Sturminster & Hunton AA The fourth Summer Points Match was held on the River Stour with 19 competitors.

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Stalbridge - Stur minster Newton

An impressive Victorian farmhouse with annexe, detached bungalow (subject to AOC), modern farm buildings, courtyard range of traditional farm buildings offering development potential set within 47.13 acres (19.07 Ha) of ring fenced productive farmland.

Last utilised as a dairy farm in 2015, the property now offers an exciting opportunity to acquire a traditional Blackmore Vale Farm set in a very private and peaceful location surrounded by ring fenced land. The farm’s accommodation comprises an 8 bedroom Victorian Farmhouse with a recently converted 1 bedroom annexe as well as a three bedroom detached bungalow (subject to AOC). The traditional farm buildings offer a variety of uses (subject to the necessary planning consent) having historically gained planning permission for change of use to 3 full residential units. (planning now lapsed). The gently undulating farmland surrounding the properties enhances the far reaching countryside views and offers excellent agricultural or equestrian potential. In total extending to 47.13 acres (19.07ha).

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Happy landings as services glider drops in Farmer’s Diary

by Ruth Kimber A week or two ago, we had a glider land in one of our fields.

The first we knew of it was our local landlord (The Smithy, Charlton Musgrove) came round to us with the details of the pilot, who was keen to let us know.

I rang him and spoke to him and he explained that the three services take part in an InterServices Regional Gliding Competition, that took place over the whole of that week out of Bannerdown Gliding Club, which is on Keevil Airfield at the western end of Salisbury Plain.

It’s the annual competition between Royal Navy, Army and RAF gliding teams and Saturday’s ‘task’ (as the races are called) saw 35 gliders attempting to fly from Keevil to Wincanton to Glastonbury to Swindon to Devizes and back to Keevil in the shortest possible time.

He explained it was a challenging day because of a reasonably strong westerly wind and higher cloud cover that produced rather

inconsistent ‘thermals’, which are basically columns of rising warm air that glider pilots seek out to regain altitude.

His glider (he was flying with one of their most experienced instructors) was one of 20 that failed to get round the course on Saturday.

From time to time, even those who really know what they are doing fail to find sufficient thermals to stay airborne but we all practise field landings regularly so that we can do them with minimum risk to the crew and people and livestock on the ground and ideally without damaging the glider, crops or fences, too.

He was a very pleasant chap and was at pains to apologise for landing without permission, and was very grateful that we were understanding.

THANKS FOR He had to wait a couple of hours for the recovery team to DROPPING IN: The Inter-Services collect them. competitor lands in He told me that Andrew the one of our fields Smithy landlord had looked after them very well.

Well, it did make me think, he HONEYBEE COLONIES must have thought he had FOR SALE @ £225 with young open mated queens chanced upon a pretty good for sale in North Dorset. lovely flat field, no stock, no Take away now or book for next spring. crop, the grass had recently 1. On 6 B.S. National Wood been taken for silage, next to a Brood frames.

2. On 6 double B.S. National country pub, not a bad Plastic ZEST hive frames. consolation prize for failing to Collected from Hosey Bridge in Sturminster Newton complete the course.

DT10 1HE We have had over the years E-mailwilliamfsummers@ btinternet.com several hot air balloons land, but never a glider!

Life on the farm WEDNESDAY 18TH AUGUST is full of Next Sale of Reared Calves suprises.

WEDNESDAY 25th AUGUST

MARKET REPORT Salisbury Market Report Tuesday 10th August 2021 Livestock Markets continue under strict rules and no public allowed in.

Barren Cows, Bulls and OTM Cattle (20). A few less forward and more dairy cows so the overall average easier but trade still strong. Bulls keep coming with another two this week.

Cows av. 131.70p per kilo. Top price 155.5p Nunton Farm, Salisbury. OTM heifers @199.0p John Wolfe, Alton. Bulls av. 109.39p per kilo. Top price 125.5p Trevor Mew, Isle of Wight. UTM Finished Cattle (10) A small entry but several different types from good continental steers and heifers to well finished native heifers and dairy type steers and all wanted and a good trade. Steers av. 203.71p per kilo. Top price 228.5p Kurt Morton, Monxton. Heifers av. 207.25p per kilo.

Top price 229.5p Kurt Morton, Monxton.

HSheep (513): Lamb prices rebounding back up again following the pattern we have seen all summer and averaging a good 25p per kilo more. Ewes remain strong with an exceptional top price.

Heavyweight lambs av. 235.49p per kilo. Top price £128 Messrs Withers & Son, Shrewton. Ewes av. £85.56 Top price £180.50 Abbey Batch,Lockerley.

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Store Cattle (249): A good entry of very saleable cattle both old and young met another outstanding trade.

Customers out looking in force. Angus x steers 28 m/o £1,470 Malcolm Vincent, Marnhull. Angus x steers 16 m/o £1,432 Alvin & Tom Trowbridge, Belchalwell.

Hereford x steers 19 m/o £1,380 Ian Closier, Ibberton.

Angus x heifers 16 m/o £1,248 Alvin & Tom Trowbridge, Belchalwell. Angus x heifers 21 m/o £1,158 WR & CF Cox, Puddletown. British Blue x heifers 22 m/o £1,135 R Crook & Sons, Collingbourne Kingston.

Monday Calves and Weaned Calves (19): A very small August entry and trade very sharp indeed.

Simmental x bulls to £338 MP & MA Hannam & Son, Stalbridge. Fleckvieh x bulls to £342 MP & MA Hannam & Son, Stalbridge. Angus x heifers to £220 AS Trowbridge & Son, Okeford Fitzpaine. Limousin x heifers to £210 A & F Mogridge, Manston.

Tuesday 3rd August 2021 Barren Cows, Bulls and OTM Cattle (32) A bigger entry of generally good quality cows met a continued strong trade with returns remaining very favourable.

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By Karen Bate newsdesk@ blackmorevale.net

The livestock and bloodstock sectors have been the backbone of the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show since its birth in 1860, when a group of farmers agreed to form the Gillingham Agricultural Society with the sole aim of holding a show.

A show was indeed held and has been every year since, with the exceptions of the war years and when animal disease restrictions stopped animals from travelling, and of course last year, when the show was cancelled because of the coronavirus restrictions.

Quality animals are still the bedrock of the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.

Livestock are judged on show day with breeders from across the country vying for champion position.

Farming is in the blood of Jo and Christopher Mitchell, who are from the family-run Henley Farm in Buckland Newton, which spans three generations, and they are no strangers to shows.

Their Pedigree Lanscombe Herefords, named after the largest field on the farm, are showstopping, having scooped the Gillingham & Shaftesbury 2014 Breed Champion & Interbreed Champion.

These Lanscombe Herefords were named breed champions at the Bath & West, the National Polls Show and the Berkshire Show in the same year.

This year the Mitchells will be bathing and blow-drying a team of seven Herefords the day before showing them at Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show.

Jo said: “We like the show.

CUP WINNERS: The Mitchells will be showing off their Pedigree Lanscombe Herefords at the Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show

Prize-winning Herefords will be looking good for the show

“It’s a chance to showcase our herd and meet with old friends and make new ones.

Seeing how the cattle come out and do and the social side is very enjoyable although the weather can be a bit trying sometimes.

“This year we are hoping to take our stockbull, a cow and calf and four yearlings, a bull and three heifers.

“These are animals that we have all spent a lot of time

with and, apart from the stockbull, are all homebred and it’s great to bring them out and see how they match up with other exhibits.

“It takes a lot of time and effort to get the cattle to the show, it’s very much a family affair with everyone playing their part. All of the cattle will have a bath, a brush and a blow dry the day before and fingers crossed that they keep clean

for the show day!”

Gillingham and Shaftesbury Show has almost 2,000 members and pre-covid had more than 3,000 livestock entries, 600 trade stands, entertainment in three rings, however without the exhibitors, there would be no show.

We wish the Mitchells all the very vest with their stunning Lanscombe Herefords.

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Results of the Melplash Agricultural Society’s Young Farmers Dairy Stock Judging Competition 2021.

The annual Young Farmer’s Club Dairy Stock Judging Competition was held Melbury Dairy, Melbury Osmond by kind permission of Allaster Dallas and Melbury Estate.

Ten teams entered from Beaminster, Marshwood Vale, Sherborne and Wedmore Young Farmers Clubs.

Society Chairman James Vickery said: “Dairy stock judging is an important event and skill for young farmers.

“It trains them to look for and assess the type of traits that are beneficial for long lasting, healthy cows that will also produce plenty of milk – what every dairy farmer is looking for!

“Many thanks to Allaster and the team at Melbury Dairy, especially their herdsman, Darren Trim for selecting some excellent animals to be judged.

“Thanks also to our judge, Terry Cox from Sturminster Newton who not only shared his knowledge and

expertise on why he had placed the animals in the winning order but also spent time to support the younger generation which was very much appreciated by our society.”

Results Juniors 1st and winners of the Melplash Agricultural Society Junior Shield, Emily & Elizabeth Bell, Wedmore YFC 2nd Logan Hayball and Arthur Peters, Beaminster YFC 3rd Avie Frampton and Enya Hayball, Beaminster YFC Intermediates 1st and winners of the Melplash Agricultural Society shield, Henrietta Love and Charlie Robinson, Sherborne YFC 2nd, Joanna House and Tash Churchill, Marshwood Vale YFC Best Newcomer, Tash Churchill, Marshwood Vale YFC Highest Placed Individual, Emily Bell, Wedmore YFC Prizes were presented to the winners

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It’s showtime!

By Alice Miller BVSC DBR MRCVS Friars Moor Livestock Health Since this edition is being printed early, for the purpose of Gillingham and Shaftesbury show, I would like to join in celebrating its welcome return. For the team at Friars Moor Livestock Health, this is the first event we have attended since the pandemic, and we couldn’t be more excited.

We have really missed being able to see our farmers and their families at social events.

The show presents an important opportunity for us to be able to catch up with our clients and thank them for their appreciated support each year.

We also recognise the great work that the show does for uniting the local agricultural community. We are proud to be gold sponsors and will be in attendance both days.

We welcome all our clients and farming friends to enjoy a barbecue and refreshments on us! We will be at pitch number D25, opposite the cattle judging rings. So please pop in.

If, like me, you are partial to a good freebie and judge the level of success of your day

out on the quality of merchandise and free food and drink acquired, you will not be disappointed!

In fact, let’s hope the sun makes an appearance as our gifts on offer will prove particularly useful.

Our show responsibilities also include the role of official livestock vets on site.

In 2019 I was fortunate enough to take my turn as the sheep vet and loved being able to admire all the different breeds whilst inspecting them upon arrival.

Thankfully there was no need to attend to any sick animals, however, our livestock veterinary team will be on-site.

If you need to contact us, please go to the PA box in the sheep or cattle lines.

A huge amount of preparation goes into getting the animals show-ring ready.

Hours are spent halter training, washing, combing, brushing, and trimming before the show.

As well as this it is important to ensure the animals are not carrying any infectious diseases that could be transmitted to other animals.

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And it’s really good to be back Leptospirosis, Johne’s and Neospora. With some sheep keepers accredited for MV. They undergo strict testing and biosecurity measures to maintain this elite health status.

These diseases can also be tested for without signing up to a health scheme and it is advisable for individual animals to be checked.

Our team have all been working hard behind the scenes, co-ordinating our stand and making sure everyone has a good day, so a huge thank you to them.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Wareham

99.5 acres

A substan琀al 5 bedroom property requiring modernisa琀on, two co琀ages and outbuildings in a superb loca琀on on the River Frome. Gently sloping grassland with panoramic views, woodland/scrubland and protected water meadows/grazing marshes. For sale by Auc琀on in 4 lots 24 September

Guide £1,950,0000 (whole).

Stalbridge

209 acres

A very well-equipped dairy farm in the heart of the Blackmore Vale. Period 4 bedroom farmhouse, superb high-spec modern dairy buildings and fer琀le free draining valley gravel soil in a ring fence including River Stour frontage. Main farm 154 acres (62ha). 55 acres (22ha) produc琀ve arable and pastureland at Marnhull. Guide £3,600,000 (whole)

Sturminster Newton 01258 472244 AU 24 CT SE ION PT

Wimborne 01202 843190

New Milton 8.59 acres of land and woodland Guide £170,000

Colehill 0.34 acres with 昀eld shelter Guide £35,000

Piddletrenthide

106 acres

A produc琀ve block of level and rolling chalk downland in arable rota琀on. Road frontage and in a ring fence.

Separate 6-bay former grain store with alterna琀ve use poten琀al, subject to planning. For sale by private treaty.

Guides: £970,000 (106 acres); £95,000 Grainstore

Boveridge, Cranborne 0.50 acres Guide £30,000

West Camel 2.83 acres of woodland Guide £25,000

Sturminster Newton 01258 472244

Wimborne 01202 843190

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Wimborne

Guide £1,650,000

Blandford

Guide £235,000

A substan琀al 8 bedroom Edwardian family home for modernisa琀on, with separate 3 bedroom co琀age set in grounds of about 1 acre. EPC=F.

A charming 2-3 bedroom co琀age in a favoured loca琀on on the very edge of Blandford Forum, with a pre琀y, partly walled detached garden. Ideal holiday home/let. EPC=D.

Wimborne 01202 843190

Blandford 01258 452670

Verwood

Guide £275,000

Woodlands

Guide £250,000

A unique opportunity to acquire a detached Victorian cottage, in need of complete renova琀on, si ng within grounds of 0.89 of an acre. EPC=G.

An exci琀ng opportunity to acquire a semi-detached former Sha昀esbury Estate co琀age, requiring complete renova琀on, within grounds of about half an acre. EPC=G.

Wimborne 01202 843190

Wimborne 01202 843190

Yetminster

Guide £175,000

Lilliput

Guide £150,000

An exci琀ng development opportunity in the heart of the village, with PP to convert two buildings into two contemporary detached homes. Set in 1.39 acres.

A garden plot, further land and access, located in one of Lilliput’s most desirable tree lined roads just 500m from Poole Harbour.

Yeovil 01935 423526

Wimborne 01202 843190

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