Valley News July 2017

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Issue No. 126

July 2017

for Whitechurch, Whatcombe, Clenston, Stickland, Houghton, Turnworth & Milton Abbas The Crowning of this year’s Houghton May Queen

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Editorial

Winterborne Whitechurch Parish Council

In the last weeks there have been some momentous and very tragic events in our country, culminating in the appalling fire in London in recent days. One could dwell upon the dreadful aspects and spend time analysing the issues, discussing the terrorist threats that we face, or even consider making alterations to the way we live our day-to-day lives. We could focus upon the disastrous effects the fire has had - and will continue to have - upon many, many families, with a death toll certain to rise. We could recount stories of how - as in the Twin Towers attacks of September 11th 2001 in New York - choices were made about whether to stay or jump. But in this editorial we wanted to try to reflect some common themes in these events.

Take the tower block fire, the most recent tragedy. We can perhaps begin to comprehend the scale of it locally when we realise that the population of that one tower - some 600 people - is approximately the same as the number of people who live in Whitechurch (760), or in Stickland (520). Can you imagine the devastating effect on either of these communities if we were to suffer a sudden loss of life of the same magnitude? We know that the toll is almost certain to rise, but the horrible task of sifting through the ruined buildings will take many weeks to complete and so we can only think about the 17 so far confirmed.

But 17 from one of our communities would have an enormous impact.

And shortly afterwards you have to recognise that actually none of the residents will have homes to go to or any possessions whatsoever.

Everything has been lost to the fire.

Remember Jo Cox, the MP who was killed? On Father's day, June 18th, there is to be the Great Get Together, an event designed to remind everyone of Jo Cox's maiden speech in parliament, where she said: "We are far more united and have far more in common than that which divides us." Locally we shall be getting together on the Village Green in Stickland to enjoy a Vintage Tea party, but smaller gatherings are being encouraged simply to remind ourselves of the importance of shared time and friendship, of commonality.

Despite the tragedies of the London and Manchester terror attacks, and after the fire this week, we have been reminded through the images immediately after these events that the world is not always as bleak as it may seem. We saw people rushing to help; we heard stories of great self-sacrifice as emergency service personnel came to the aid of those directly affected; we listened to the spontaneous singing of an Oasis anthem, "Don't look back in anger." And we've seen an amazingly emotional and life-affirming concert in Manchester, with the courageous young singer Ariana Grande whose original concert was the target of that attack. In London, we saw people back in the London Bridge/Borough Market areas determined that normal life must continue, that the tragedy must not be a defining moment when normal life changed.

In the news of today and yesterday (as this editorial is written) one of the abiding memories has to be the way so many people have responded after the fire to offer food, water, clothing and shelter to those affected. On a human scale, these small interactions can make such a difference; we understand this at a local level where we know that if we need help there will always be someone there for us, but it is so gratifying to see that the same applies even in the large scale cities that have suffered. It is good to report that the concept of community continues to play such a vital role in everyday life there, just as in our own villages. Long may it continue - may we all Get Together regularly.

This month we need to show our appreciation for one of our long-standing magazine deliverers. Eddie Elliott has been reliably and enthusiastically delivering the Valley News since our first edition but has with regret come to realise that he cannot continue to do so. His has not been the largest round, but perhaps one of the more challenging ones as it is somewhat diverse and rural - even for our area! We wanted to say a big thank you to Eddie for his help and support and wish him well in his 'retirement' from delivery duties.

The meeting was held on Wednesday 7th June in the Old School Room with 2 members of the public present.

During public participation, Piers Chichester explained again about the notices placed on footpaths on his land which is something he has had to do every 10 years (20 years in future) regarding the rights of way on his land.

Neither Highways or County Councillor Hilary Cox have responded further regarding the request for signs in Chescombe Lane warning of horses and riders there. A further chase up is to be made at the next Divisional meeting later in the month.

The Parish Council is waiting on a decision regarding a grant from Dunbury Academy towards the play park replacement items for the rotting central slide tower, recently removed, from money they have received from the lottery fund. Other possible grants are also being investigated.

A second bank account has now been set up to hold any grants and donations in order to separate these from the current account. It was also agreed to set up on-line banking.

A planning application Ref.2/2017/0809/HOUSE to erect a two storey extension and outbuilding store at: dwelling North of Keepers Cottage, Whatcombe Lane, Winterborne Whitechurch - Winterborne Whitechurch Parish Council have no objections to this application. An application has been received by NDDC for a permanent license for the Teddy Rock Festival at Charisworth Farm. The PC have no objections provided the license is solely for the Teddy Rock event held over the late May bank holiday weekend only.

The footpaths around the village are currently without issue apart from the repeated dog mess not removed by the dog owners using the rights of ways.

The flashing 30mph sign on Dorchester Hill appears to be affected by an overhanging tree which sometimes interrupts the operation. This will be reported to Highways.

The Annual Audit return has now been checked by the internal auditor and is due to be sent to the external auditors during the coming week.

The meeting closed at 9:05 pm.

The next Parish Council meeting has been changed to 2nd August at 7:30 in the Old School Room. As usual all are welcome.

For further information please see the village notice boards or go to http://winterbornewhitechurchparishcouncil.org.uk . Alternatively contact the clerk on 01258 880600 or email to winterbornewhitechurch@dorset-aptc.gov.uk

Winterborne Stickland Parish Council Winterborne Stickland Parish Council has recently been discussing two possible village projects, both of which can only be taken forward if residents are forthcoming in volunteering to get involved. The first project is a village 'Community Speed Watch' team. Over the years the issue of speeding cars in the village has become a regular item on the agenda at Parish Council meetings. How do we slow down the traffic?

And what can we as residents do about it? Cllr Godden has spoken and met with PCSO Luke Goddard who advised the Parish Council to think about setting up a 'Community Speed Watch' team. CSW is a national initiative where active members of the community with the support of the Police monitor the speeds of vehicles using speed detection devices.

Vehicles exceeding the limits are then referred to the Police. Around 5 - 6 volunteers will be needed for this project. Volunteers are security vetted & given training in how to use the equipment. If you would like to put your name forward or find out more information please contact The Clerk (contact details below).

The second project requiring volunteers is the Winterborne Stickland Play Park. Unfortunately the current play park at the sports field is coming to the end of its natural life. The Parish Council has sought over the past 12 months to find a handyman to repair the existing equipment, but none has been forthcoming. The Parish Council has now started looking into the possibility of refurbishing the play park and replacing the equipment with new. This project can only be taken forward if a number of residents volunteer and offer to form a committee and oversee the project. ‌continued on page 4

Graham Case on behalf of The Valley News team

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Funding is available through grants, the Solar Fund and the Parish Council, so the money is available from a number of sources. Again around 5 - 6 volunteers will be needed for this project. The Clerk has already gathered some information along with some initial quotes for the work. The play park committee will be fully supported by the Parish Council should the decision be made to refurbish the play park.

Residents will need to be consulted to assess the need for a new play park and whether it would be used. If you would like to put your name forward or find out more please contact The Clerk (contact details below).

The next W Stickland Parish Council meeting will be held on Monday 24th July 7.30pm at the Pamela Hambro Village Hall, all welcome.

New Almshouse Resident(s) Required The Tregonwell Almshouse Trust have a vacant Almshouse, suitable for a single person or a couple.

The four historic Milton Abbas Almshouses have in recent years been completely refurbished. They now comprise within surprisingly spacious, off-peak centrally heated, unfurnished accommodation, a substantial living room & a modern bespoke kitchen at the front with a double bedroom & a modern wet room at the rear; the electrical systems have been replaced and extended - adding air-circulation systems throughout, improving the emergency provisions with hardwired smoke & heat alarms plus up-rated "nurse call" facilities.

Situated at the centre of the village they are convenient for village amenities and activities; and provide a unique living environment.

The Trustees are looking for potential resident(s) who are retired or of retirement age, live in Milton Abbas, the surrounding villages in Dorset or maybe a relation currently living further afield, and who are not financially well endowed.

Residents do not pay rent, but do pay a contribution towards the maintenance costs, which makes an Almshouse an inexpensive proposition.

More details and an application form available from David Duncombe-Anderson, Clerk to the Trustees @ Brookside, Milton Mills, Milton Abbas, Blandford Forum. Dorset. DT11 0BQ or 880481 or Email: davbredaf@gmail.com

Sam Smith (Clerk) 880310 or wsticklandpc@gmail.com

Milton Abbas Parish Council Summary of Annual and Ordinary Parish Council Meetings 10th May This is a summary of the Annual and Ordinary Parish Council Meetings. For more details and the full minutes, when they are approved, please visit: www.miltonabbaspc.org.uk. The Clerk can be contacted on 880383 or miltonabbas@dorset-aptc.gov.uk. Bourne View, Chapel Lane, Winterborne Stickland DT11 0NG. Present: PCs: Tom Ives (Chair), Magnus Bashaarat, Gavin Bridle, Tobias Carleton-Prangnell, David Cocking, Steve Cox, Steve Gould, Ellie Payne & Rowan Woodhouse. Also present Elizabeth Sellen (Clerk) and 7 members of the public.

Tom and Rowan were unanimously re-elected as Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively. The Councillors were pleased to have received applications for co-option for all three vacancies, and welcomed Magnus Bashaarat, Gavin Bridle and David Cocking to the Council.

During the APCM, Tom & the Clerk expressed gratitude on behalf of the Council to the great number of individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to maintain and improve the facilities within the village, including, but not limited to, the Street Fair, play park, MATCH & CSW. Tom also expressed his thanks to residents who have attended the PC meetings and expressed views as part of the Open Forum - your input is valued and informative.

Ellie reported on the activities of "Operation Wolf" whereby Milton Abbas CSW and others were joined by Police in a "No Tolerance" campaign. Those recorded at speeds over 34mph were given an instant fine and 3 points on the licence. Police were surprised at the volume of traffic through the village and expressed the opinion that the Street should be a 20mph zone.

An invitation was received from Channel 4 production company Reef to apply for "Village of the Year". It was suggested that the Street Fair would provide a rich source of interesting material drawing on the heritage and charitable strengths of Milton Abbas. Susan Woodhouse had emailed a suggestion for a community project designed and chosen by teenagers, for teenagers. Given the entry deadline of 14th May 2017, it was proposed that Nigel would consult with the trustees of the Street Fair, including Susan, to progress the application.

Planning 2/2017/0087/FUL Milton Abbey School - Form equestrian Manège (for school use) & erect perimeter fence. Following a site visit by 3 Councillors and a representative from the School and having heard representations from the Headmaster of Milton Abbey School alongside the views of residents, it was proposed that the Council should recommend that the application should be considered by Committee due to the numerous sensitivities of the site. Should it not be possible for the application to be considered by Committee, the Council recommend the application be accepted with the following three conditions: 1) Any lighting, mobile, fixed, temporary or permanent, should require additional planning permission 2) Reasonable hours of usage should be defined 3) Approval from the County Archaeologist should be actively sought 2/2017/0239/HOUSE St Catherine's Bungalow - Install 2 no. dormer windows and enlarge first floor window. Councillors considered the conditions of the original application which was restricted to prevent loss of privacy for neighbouring properties. It was proposed that the

Dunbury News Dunbury CofE Academy has just launched a new learning hub for the school and the community. Local builder, Kane Sellen of KS Property Maintenance and Husting Electricals helped with the building and the electrical work. Teachers, parents and carers helped to clear, paint and refurbish the room. Mrs Fisher and other members of staff have been taking out books from the old library to put into the new learning hub.

On Friday the 26th of May, after weeks of secrecy, we finally launched the learning hub. Lots of members of the community came in so that they could see the new and improved hub. When the ribbon was cut, all the children wanted to rush in but we had to go in class by class. We had no idea what to expect; everyone was so excited. Inside there was a boat!!!!!!!!

The boat (which has an upper and lower deck) holds all our lovely books. There are sofas, a story reading corner and a reflection area.

Through a secret bookcase, there is a dressing-up area. Behind a copy of the Fat Lady from Harry Potter, we have an outside space where we can read books, dress up or just relax!

All the children explored the learning hub with great excitement.

The choir sang 'The Circle of Life' from the upper deck, after Mr Payne had done a fantastic impression of Jack Sparrow and announced that the Lion King tickets went on sale. After being in the hub for a while, we went outside to the boat-shaped cake. Tahiya and I cut the cake and it was so yummy!! Adults were treated to non-alcoholic champagne whilst the children played. A plant sale was organized by KS1 and you were able to pledge a book for the learning hub.

The whole afternoon was amazing! We are so proud to have such a fantastic place to enjoy reading and learning.

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Winterborne Whitechurch Scout Group

Winterborne Houghton May Queen 2017

It has been an exciting times within our scout group, the cub pack has now been running for over 10 years, which is a fantastic milestone, with over 25 little ones attending each week and at one point we had over 40 on the books.

We have had such good times over the years, camping, wide games, and visiting some exciting places. They have been up ropes, jumped off tall buildings (with a rope attached of course!) underground in our pot-holing complex, even making rope out of toilet rolls that can lift a cub off the ground.

The scout troop has been running now for over 3 years and getting stronger and stronger, they have 17 scouts at present, mainly our cubs moving up from the cub pack, which was always the aim. They have won a few competitions lately which makes us very proud. They love going out camping, cooking on open fires, learning many new skills which I'm sure will help them in their future life.

And now this year we have Beavers, started this January 2017, with three leaders and 11 little beavers attending each week. They are doing so well as a section with a fantastic programme with many exciting things to do and with scavenger hunts, making volcanoes (that was fun, seeing their faces!) They even built our universe in a couple of hours, they are goooood !!

So to sum up we have now three sections within our group, Beavers, Cubs and the Scout Troop, catering for 6 year olds to 14 years, plus Young Leaders up to 18 years.

60 young people coming to us each week, to learn new skills and above all to have fun. With the adults too, makes 70-80 each week, wow, coming from far and wide to attend our group.

We have got places available, so please contact me, Alan.

A BIG BIG "Thank You" must go to all our leaders, helpers and supporters of the group, as without them, there would be no group at all !!!!

I's also like to say a big THANK YOU to the Valley News, you have published many articles and pictures over the years for our scout group, your support is much appreciated, thank you.

Saturday 13th May was a lovely, warm, sunny day this year for our crowning of the May Queen. We were especially pleased to have good weather like we did last year for the crowning of Grace, because this year it was the turn of her twin sister Amelia. After all, fair must be fair where twins are concerned! Villagers and friends gathered in the sunshine at Rose's Cider Orchard and were able to enjoy the crowning followed by our usual BBQ & cider party in the barn.

Amelia Chaffey was crowned May Queen, with a floral crown by Alf Woodall of the Bourne River Morris. Then as usual the Morris Men carried her in procession through the orchard on her flower decked throne. This reversal of our usual procedure was made so that the crowning could take place below the boughs of a group of trees in full bloom at the bottom of the orchard. This certainly allowed some very pretty pictures to be taken of the ceremony. The procession to the barn, having started at the bottom end of the orchard, covered a longer distance than usual. Several people said how much they enjoyed seeing the May Queen being brought all the way through the orchard to the barn, via the central avenue of trees. It was indeed a lovely sight to see Amelia smiling continuously amongst the flowers of her crown and the throne, as she was borne through the orchard by the Morris Men. They always carry out this duty so perfectly and with obvious pleasure.

Preceded by their Jester in traditional costume who plays a flute and two other members of their group with accordions, the procession provided a scene that could have been described by Thomas Hardy.

The throne was set down in front of the barn and the event continued in the usual way with a series of Morris dances in honour of the May Queen. The dances are carried out with great precision and are always a pleasure to watch. I thought that they were particularly good this year. It is a wonderful thing that the Morris tradition combines so well with what is left of our various English traditions. These good hearted men freely give of their time to dance at all manner of occasions and do so much to keep our country festivals alive.

The Bourne River Morris have just celebrated their 50th anniversary and are a fine example of the tradition. They have kindly performed at all of our orchard festivals in Houghton for the last 14 years. Throughout each year they perform at 35 - 40 other events in Dorset, but we often hear them remark that the Houghton May Queen is the one that they like best and that they always look forward to it. I would like to think it is because of the cider, but they say that our event is really what they themselves are 'all about'. They love the beauty of the orchard in blossom with our green hills all around and the sweet little ceremony of the crowning which has been connected with country life over many centuries. I sense that they draw from it an inspiration that helps them to sustain their love of performing the traditional dances. I know that they also enjoy the friendship of those of us who have come to see the event. Indeed they have been true friends to us over many years. They gladly covered the longer distance with the throne this year. I hardly dare ask, but it would be lovely if they could do it the same way again next year.

So many other people also contribute towards making this a lovely occasion. A big thank you to you all! Your kindness is greatly appreciated.

Yours In Scouting, Alan Whale wwscoutgroup@gmail.com

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Race For Life 2017 I would like to thank family, friends and neighbours who kindly sponsored me for Cancer Research Race For Life this year.

Your generosity is very much appreciated and the amount raised was £435 with gift aid taking the total to over £500! Thank you all so much for your support and encouragement. Looking forward to my 19th event next year.

Lindsey Jolliffe

New times for Short Mat Bowls Club The Short Mat Bowls Club now has an additional session at the Pamela Hambro Hall. The club will now meet on Wednesdays 2.00 to 4.30 along with the normal Monday session.

For further information call Francis on 880129

Turnworth in May 2017 Thank you to all those who came to our church fundraising day in Turnworth. Luckily, the sun shone most of the time and the weather forecast failed to deter our visitors.

We are delighted that we raised just over £2,000. We are most grateful to all those who took part - those who opened their gardens, the music makers, those who helped in the planning and preparation, the gardeners, those who donated raffle prizes, the cooks and those who helped in so many ways on the day from preparing and manning stalls to bringing ponies.

The lucky winner of the prize of a one night stay in a luxury B&B was Ms Simms from Hazelbury Bryan and Lalage from Okeford Fitzpaine won the children's' drawing competition.

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of course, be lovely refreshments including homemade vintage teas, cakes, and produce to take home for later, plants to add to your garden, and ice creams to cool you down on what we hope will be another lovely hot day.

Although this event is a few weeks away, please consider us when you are decluttering or have a glut of garden produce. If you have any items you would like to donate - good quality toys, books, bric-a-brac, plants (with labels), garden tools, produce, bottles for the tombola - then please ring us, leave answerphone messages or pass items on to Kevin or Pat Oakley (880445), Michael Trevett (881295) or Janet Bown (880015). We also hope to run the popular china smashing stall again this year so if you have china you wish to dispose of (large or small quantities) please ring one of the numbers above or pass items to Heather Somerville or Toni Gregory. For this event, please DO NOT leave any donations in the church or take them to 'Coffee Pot'. Enjoy the summer and we look forward to sharing a fun day with you on 5 August!

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Milton Abbas Local History Group I am always surprised by the amount of work that the history group is undertaking, and how rich the history of Milton Abbas is - it is a source of endless fascination. We would not have thought that there would be much of interest here during the "Commonwealth" period of English history 1649 to 1660. How wrong we were! One of our members has transcribed the Churchwardens Books (the originals are in the Dorset History Centre) for this time.

Firstly the spelling and language are of interest - there was no dictionary to standardise spelling - so people just wrote as they heard and spoke; there are words of which the meanings have been lost, for example paid for 'redding' away of stones, a 'gannett' for the great bell, paid for a peare of hooks & 'Tweskes' for the same dore, laying of 'Fellets elswhere', and 'fetchet'. We are guessing that a fetchet is a polecat or ferret, but we have no idea what the others may mean. We have not found a dictionary, not even Chambers, which gives us a clue to the meanings. Can any of our readers shed light on these words? We have now established for certain that 'gayle' money was payment to the gaol or jail for keeping a prisoner, since on one occasion it was paid to the 'cunstable'.

Secondly, this part of the country of course reflects what was happening in the nation, the last arms that were held in Milton were carried to Blandford in 1656, well after the end of the Civil War. George White, a Quaker, was prosecuted, a scaffold was erected so that the King Charles' arms could be erected on the church wall immediately after the Restoration of 1660.

The Old Town project is making good progress, we now have on board a resident from British Columbia who is doing great work on transcribing the Overseers of the Poor books for 1784, and given us his family tree of the Wood family who were here in the late 18th century.

We have collected other family trees, leases and wills for the period which will give us a clearer idea of the impact of the destruction of the old town and building of the new village.

We will have an exhibition at the Street Fair on 29 July, why not come and see what we are up to? We look forward to meeting you there.

We have set up a Facebook page - just type in "Milton Abbas Local History Group", and get the latest news and progress. We are working on Instagram and a website, if you could help please get in touch -bryan.phillips2010@gmail.com

Tickets on sale for Dunbury's 'The Lion King' Dunbury C of E Academy are staging a production of the Lion King.

The school have been trying very hard to make the musical the best standard it can be! We, as a school, have been rehearsing songs, scenes, lines and choreography since September last year.

Parents, carers and teachers have worked so hard to make costumes, organised filming, photographs and make-up. People have kindly offered their expertise and time to help out with the production.

Thanks to all the teachers, we have produced a show as big as a West End musical. Mr Payne and Mrs Payne have constructed an elephant that's bigger than the West End's. Puppets, masks, costumes and props have been made. The whole of KS2, including the choir, who won their category at Bournemouth music festival, are performing.

The performance promises to be an enjoyable experience, with lots of colour and fun and all the well-known songs from the musical. Please come and watch us. We are fantastic!!!

The show will be held at Milton Abbey New Barn Theatre on Thursday the 6th July at 6:30pm and Friday the 7th July for a matinee at 1:00pm and evening performance at 6:30.

Please contact the Dunbury School office for more information and tickets. 01258 880501 or office@dunbury.dsat.org.uk

By Erin

Bus2Go Our 5th Birthday Celebrations were great fun. The outing coincided with volunteers' week; this gave us an opportunity to show our appreciation to all our dedicated volunteers who give of their time to ensure our passengers have a happy, stress free day.

The weather was perfect for a leisurely cruise along the canal, Monty was our horse for the journey and both he and his handler ensured we had a smooth excursion as we drifted gracefully by the canal banks and admired the views. Lunch was delicious and all home cooked/home made. The crew were amazing and shared quite a few jokes with the passengers. A great start to our 'Summer Fun'.

July brings more sunny times, a Steam on the Swanage Railway and the day in Swanage. A cruise along the Jurassic Coast followed by a Fish and Chip Lunch We end the month with the Milton Abbas Street Fair. We are running a bus from Sturminster through to Blandford and then to the Street Fair.

Pick ups can be arranged in Bere Regis too.

If you would like to consider volunteering with us, please contact Margo - Founder and Trustee 01258 837749 / 07917 298321

Milton Abbey's New 'Experience' Following the popular Capability Brown exhibition last year, a new exhibition will run at Milton Abbey from 7th July to 31st August, entitled ' History, Heritage and Landscape'.

The main element of the exhibition will be the Landscape, with work by prize winning artists and photographers, as well as artists from Dorset Visual Arts and Tim Scott-Bolton, very popular last year. In addition there will be a new film about landscape and nature in Dorset, as well as recommended walks and children's games. All of these will feature Dorset's most remarkable landscapes, including the most special one - Milton Abbey, which is rated by John Phibbs, the leading expert on Capability Brown, as one of the top five Brown landscapes in the whole of England Milton Abbey is also listed in the Register of Parks and Gardens of Special Historic Interest as 'being of exceptional historic interest'.

Come and enjoy the Stickland Summer Fete Keep the diary free for Saturday, 5 August and come and enjoy a lovely day on the Village Green in Stickland at the Summer Fete. As in previous years, there is no entry fee, and this will be a traditional village fete with traditional stalls, fun activities, games and the chance to share conversations, refreshments and fun with fellow neighbours, friends, family and visitors. Come along and show your competitive spirit in the games and sideshows or bowling for the pork; see how lucky you can be in the lucky dip or tombola; there are great prizes to be won in the raffle and who knows what you may find in the bric-a-brac! There will,

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COFFEE MORNING & CHARITY SHOP • Mondays • 10.30am12noon • St. Mary’s Church, Stickland WHITECHURCH YOUTH CLUB (7-14 year olds welcome) Mondays • 6.30pm • Whitechurch Village Hall COFFEE STOP • Tuesdays • 10.30am-12noon • St James, Milton Abbas CUP & CAKE • Wednesdays • 10.30am-12noon • Old School Room, Whitechurch 'A SUMMER SOIREE' CONCERT with Dorset Chamber Choir Moreton Village Hall • Sat 15th July • 7.30pm Merley House, Wimborne • Mon 17th July • 7.30pm Tickets (£10, £5 Students & Children) available on the door or reserved on 07557 448080 www.dorsetchamberchoir.com BEETLE DRIVE • Fri 14th July • 7pm • Old School Room, Whitechurch Open from 6.30. Tickets inc. plated supper £6 Adults, £3 Children. Teams of 4. Advanced booking required from Ann 01258 837959 or tickets from ‘Cup & Cake’ BINGO • Fri 21st July • 7.30pm • Whitechurch Village Hall Raffle, Refreshments • In aid of Dorset Somerset Air Ambulance ARTSREACH FUN FOR TODDLERS (2-5 year olds) • Tue 1st Aug • 10am to 12 noon • Milborne St. Andrew Village Hall Music & Activities led by Kathy Kelly (Fiddlesticks). Tickets £5 Advance booking essential. Call Sarah Ryan 01258 839230 The Valley Gardening Club SUMMER SHOW • Sat 19th Aug • 2.30pm to 4.30pm • Pamela Hambro Hall, Stickland Schedules available from sites.google.com/site/vgcdorset

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‌ from Page 10 The exhibition will set out to demonstrate the importance of the landscape, how it encompasses the history and heritage of the Abbey and the surrounding area, and the need to preserve and conserve it for future generations.

A new feature will be displays recording the History and Heritage associated with the Abbey. ranging from the foundation by King Athelstan, the first king of all England, in 934, to the monastic period, to the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry V111, and to the dramatic tenure of Lord Milton, who destroyed the old town of Middleton, created the village of Milton Abbas, and hired Capability Brown to create the glorious landscape that we all enjoy today.

Commenting on the project, Pamela Phillips, chairman of the local history group, said: 'The Milton Abbas Local History Group are delighted that once again the very special heritage of this village and Abbey is being exhibited and is becoming more widely recognised for its unique and inspiring qualities. As a group we are looking forward to enhancing our knowledge of the history of the area'.

With all these elements to enjoy, no wonder it has been described as 'The Milton Abbey Experience'.

violet flowers and Blue Water Speedwell (veronica anagallis-aquatic) a similar plant with tiny blue flowers can both be seen along the lane.

Purple Loosestrife (lythrum salicaria) flowers from July to September and has taller spikes of pink flowers. More prolific, and there is plenty of it growing along Water Lane, is Great Willow Herb (epilobium hirsutum) which can grow up to 6 feet tall with pink flowers that seed like dandelions.

Other species you can expect to see in July: Red Campion - red daisy like flower; Meadowsweet - misty clusters of white flowers; Dove's Foot Cranesbill - small pink geranium plant; Wild Angelica - tall flower spikes like white fireworks.

If you are interested in helping preserve our river, its wildlife and habitats, please contact Richard Marchant on 01258 881716 or r.marchant@btinternet.com Stickland River Management Group

Book Review Lincoln in the Bardo, by George Saunders This is a rare novel which lives up to its ecstatic reviews. Lincoln in the Bardo appears at first to be about the famous US President, Abraham Lincoln, mourning his young son, Willie, who died at home of typhoid in 1862, in the second year of the American Civil War. But when Willie is brought to the Washington cemetery, he disturbs the spirits of those who cannot accept that they have died - those who are 'in the Bardo', a Tibetan term for the transitional state between life and the hereafter.

It is these former-human spirits who tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's intense and lonely mourning, while they continue their own 'after-lives' in short bursts of activity, whizzing around the cemetery, trying to grasp the essence of who they were. They hope somehow to get back 'to that place', the living world.

The book is narrated via snippets of dialogue between the spirits, interspersed with short quotes from contemporary newspapers, civil war diaries and more recent historians, like a series of off-stage comments from a hidden chorus. This takes a few pages to get used to, but it works really well if one persists, allowing both drama and a deeply reflective perspective.

The novel is shot through with a slow-burning compassion for the living and the dead, for what people might have become and what they think they failed to do. It is also sparklingly imaginative, creating a credible mini underworld, and which is not without humour. At the same time, it gives a strong sense of the conflicting ways in which people interpret events, and how human judgement is partial and ultimately unnecessary. At one point near the end, the young boy-spirit Willie Lincoln, in a surge of innocent wisdom, shouts, 'Everyone, we are dead!'

He says what none of the cemetery spirits want to know, and his truth has merciful consequences.

Mark Hudson

Bere Regis Floral Group The next meeting of Bere Regis Floral Group will be on Tuesday July 11th at 2pm in Winterborne Kingston village hall. The demonstrator will be Ann Marie Dicker, and her title is Summer's Day. The meeting will end with a strawberry tea.

Visitors and new members are always welcome to come along.

Contact secretary Sue Stone on 01929 472083.

The Stream I trickle through the hillside, beneath the meadows green.

Emerging from a burbling spring, to become a sparkling stream.

I wind past unkempt hedgerows.

I stroke the grassy banks, and gently wave the Iris, in their bold untidy ranks.

Reaching ancient woodland, I quicken on my way.

Tugging submerged tree roots, under which the minnows play.

Tumbling over rocks and stones, worn smooth by my caress.

A Dipper sits a'top them, and bows as I progress.

Running ever faster now, towards a distant call.

I become a spray of rainbow, a joyful waterfall.

Steeply dropping downward, to join water far below, I am welcomed by a river, who sings a fond hello.

Strong and wide her waters.

She flows towards the sea.

And carried on her journey, Is the stream that once was me.

Jackie Grearson

What's Cooking?

Summer is full of bounty including edible flowers and delicious fruit.

The wild strawberry has the most intense flavour packed into such a small package. Perfect at breakfast with other fruits or cereals or add them to your lunchtime salad. They make a delicious jam and can be steeped in gin or vodka to make a refreshing drink with tonic or soda and ice. If you have enough of them a wild strawberry sorbet is a must.

Poppies grow in many shapes and sizes and are bountiful with seeds.

Collect the heads, dry them in a paper bag and then shake them to release the seeds and store them. Use them in cakes, breads and biscuits to add a pleasant nutty flavour. They can be added to curry for texture, flavour and as a thickener.

Calendula officinalis or marigolds provide a wonderful blaze of orange in the garden. They have been used to dye butter and cheeses and as a poor man's saffron to colour rice. The flowers are edible and are lovely in salads and omelettes as well as in cakes. Chive flowers are often added to salads for colour and their light onion flavour.

Borage has hairy leaves but once in the mouth the hairs dissolve and the flavour is of cool cucumber. The flowers are pretty in a salad and look lovely if added to your ice cubes.

Nasturtiums are fun to grow, providing months of flowers which can be eaten, along with the leaves and seeds.

Streamwatch We have frequently been asked questions by passers-by on a number of issues whilst working on the river, so much so that next month, the Streamwatch article will try to address your enquiries. If you have a question please email or phone (contact details below).

This month, Streamwatch focuses upon marginal riverside plants that can be found along Water Lane and flowering throughout the summer months. All too often we take wild plants for granted and do not look closely at what beauty and colour is about us in abundance.

One reader thought they spotted some deadly nightshade 'Belladonna', and wondered what should be done about this. What was seen was in fact Woody nightshade or Bittersweet (Solanum dulcamara).

This plant is related to the potato family and the flowers, with a yellow centre and stamens, are similar to those you will see on potato crops at this time of year. Red berries form after flowering unlike the purple berries of deadly nightshade.

A plant that is confused with stinging nettles is Marsh Woundwort (stachys palustris). This has leaves very similar to other varieties of nettle but has spikes of purple flowers at the top of each stem.

Brooklime (veronica beccabunga), a bushy plant with abundant small

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… from page 18 It is a brilliant companion plant as it attracts blackfly away from vegetables such as broad beans and cabbages. It also attracts the hover fly which attacks aphids while its pungent smell repels white fly, woolly aphids and ants - what isn't to love about it. The flowers need to be picked and used fresh as they don't dry and the leaves should be picked also on demand. Once the seed pods lose their green colour, pick them and pickle in flavoured vinegar for a mock caper.

Salads do not always have to be green and violas are edible but if you're unsure look it up on the internet to check that the flower you fancy is good for you.

Claire Scott

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• If you believe you have already been a victim, get your computer checked for any additional programmes or software that may have been installed.

• Contact your bank to stop any further payments being taken.

Report fraud and cyber crime to Actionfraud.police.uk Smishing Smishing - the term used for SMS phishing - is an activity which enables criminals to steal victims' money or identity, or both, as a result of a response to a text message. Smishing uses your mobile phone (either a smartphone or traditional non-internet connected handset) to manipulate innocent people into taking various actions which can lead to being defrauded.

The National Fraud Intelligence Bureau has received information that fraudsters are targeting victims via text message, purporting to be from their credit card provider, stating a transaction has been approved on their credit card.

The text message further states to confirm if the transaction is genuine by replying 'Y' for Yes or 'N' for No. Through this method the fraudster would receive confirmation of the victim's active telephone number and would be able to engage further by asking for the victim's credit card details, CVV number (the three digits on the back of your bank card) and/or other personal information.

Protect yourself: Always check the validity of the text message by contacting your credit card provider through the number provided at the back of the card or on the credit card/bank statement.

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If the phone call from the bank seems suspicious, hang up the phone and wait for 10 minutes before calling the bank back. Again, refer to the number at the back of the card or on the bank statement in order to contact your bank.

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Down the Garden Path Long summer days are not completely lazy for the gardener. One enjoyable job is to go round your garden photographing areas that have worked and plants that you want more of, as well as those parts that are not packing enough of a punch and which you might want to change next year.

Remember to sow salad seeds every six weeks to keep a continuous supply without a glut and keep picking. The strawberry season now extends through to August and raspberries are wonderful through the summer.

If you have grown courgettes keep picking them while they are small when they have more flavour which diminishes with size. That applies to many vegetables and I prefer my runner beans short when they are sweet and tender and a few added to a salad provide a nice fresh crisp texture.

Roses, now officially voted our favourite flower, are very giving but need to be dead headed to keep them flowering through to the autumn.

Alan Titchmarsh has always suggested that dead heading should be used as an opportunity to do a light prune. Cut out any die back and remove any untidy bits to help keep its shape. It isn't any extra work and reduces the jobs later in the season.

Keep picking your sweet peas and perpetual peas to ensure continuous flowering as plants flower in order to produce seeds and, once the seed sets, the job is done and it stops flowering. Dead heading and picking the flowers makes the plant work harder, keeping your vases full and your garden looking as pretty as a picture.

This year is a good one for phormiums which have responded with masses of tall flower spires and perhaps the dry mild winter has suited them but wherever I go they are putting on a fantastic show. Next month sees the Hampton Court Flower Show which I find much more relaxing than Chelsea with plenty of parking and hence the chance to bring back new plants to refresh the garden.

Claire Scott

Dorset Police Alerts North Dorset Beauty Spots On Weds 31st May 2 vehicles were broken into one at Compton Abbas /MelburyAbbas area and the other at Bulbarrow. Both vehicles were accessed via the rear windows. 2 rucksacks were stolen from one vehicle.

Microsoft Tech-Support Scammers Action Fraud has received the first reports of Tech-Support scammers claiming to be from Microsoft who are taking advantage of the global WannaCry ransomware attack.

One victim fell for the scam after calling a 'help' number advertised on a pop up window. The window which wouldn't close said the victim had been affected by WannaCry Ransomware.

The victim granted the fraudsters remote access to their PC after being convinced there wasn't sufficient anti-virus protection. The fraudsters then installed Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool, which is actually free and took £320 as payment.

It is important to remember that Microsoft's error and warning messages on your PC will never include a phone number.

Additionally Microsoft will never proactively reach out to you to provide unsolicited PC or technical support. Any communication they have with you must be initiated by you.

How to protect yourself • Don't call numbers from pop-up messages.

• Never allow remote access to your computer.

• Always be wary of unsolicited calls. If you're unsure of a caller's

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The Winterborne Valley & Milton Abbas Benefice realised by evil is that the nature of God is ever-flowing mercy. So no matter what evil tries to do, it can never overcome that which is an unyielding and overwhelming force of love. No matter what evil tries to destroy or deconstruct, love will always return and rebuild.

Things may not be the same as before, but they will be stronger. As evident in the attitudes of all those of faiths and none who have responded with (the ubiquitous word) solidarity, people of sometimes competing backgrounds do stand together in the face of evil.

If anyone doubts the existence of the divine or the moving effect it can have on people, it is that sign of solidarity which overcomes hatred. The civil rights movement in America and the effect of Martin Luther King brought to the public conscience, the knowledge that we are created to be equals in a world where hate tries to turn us against one another. When evil seeks to divide, it is the coming together of people of different natures, backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives which indicates the truth of the divine: that we were created to live as one body seeking the building up of our neighbour, not their destruction.

God bless, Alan

Dear reader, Much has been said about the terrorist attacks that have occurred recently. The mindless attack in Manchester was appalling.

The London Bridge and Borough Market attack was beyond comprehension. Dorset seems a long way from all that. I was reminded, when I tried to park early in the morning at Salisbury station the other day, how many people travel from our villages to London on a daily basis.

The world, particularly those places we think 'it would never happen' to, are now riskier to dwell or visit. One of the worst symptoms of what took place in Manchester, beyond the horrifying nature and scale of its effects, was that it was at an event people thought 'it would never happen' in. A place where children and teenagers gathered in celebration of music they love. Where parents and carers went to a party.

Of all the targets a terrorist would choose, for it to be of the most vulnerable people in a venue of joy is numbing. This was not a place of political grandstanding or ideology. It was a place in which hearts sing. The nature of evil is to seek to undo the good in the world, or at least convince others that no good exists. What is not FROM THE REGISTERS

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Romans 7.15-25a

Romans 8.1-11

Romans 8.12-25

Romans 8.26-39

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Matthew 11.16-19,25-30

Matthew 13.1-9,18-23

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A reminder that the Macmillan Dorset Bike Ride 2017 takes place on Sunday 2nd July.

The three different routes all run through the Valley, so please remember to take care on the roads and support the cyclists.

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The Winterborne Stickland Solar Fund Committee would like to remind residents of Winterborne Stickland that funding is available for community projects.

Applications for funding should be emailed to sticklandsolarfund@yahoo.com Decisions are made every 2 months.

The basic criteria is that ideas should have benefit to the community. A committee of volunteers select successful projects.

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Valley Organisations & Contacts Abbey Swimming Club Milton Abbey Swimming Pool. Tue 1830-2030, Fri 1930-2030, Sat 1000-1200, Sun 8am-9am, Lynn 881443, Pat 880601, Stephen 881524, abbeyswimmingclub@gmail.com Aquacise and lane swimming for fitness Exercise in the water - safe and fun for all ages.

Ladies and gentlemen welcome Fridays 6.30pm Maria 880895 secretary@masportsclub.org.uk Badminton Fri 6.45, Rec Hall, Milton Abbey School Anita Handley 882118 Bere Regis Floral Group 2nd Tue each month, 2pm, Kingston Village Hall, Diane Edmunds 01929 472 331 British Horse Society (Dorset) County Bridleway Officer • 01258 880318 carolshoopman@btinternet.com Bus2Go Margo www.bus2godorset.org 01258 837749 / 07917 298321 Dunbury Church of England Academy www.dunbury.dsat.org.uk • 880501 Extend Exercise (to music for 60s+) Fri 10am-11am, PHH, Jilly Spencer 07971 755715 Golf Club Milton Abbey School, Laura Haim 881872 Ladies Keep Fit Wed 7.30pm WVH. Mary Fripp 880416 Milborne St. Andrew Village Hall Events Alice Harrall 01258 837371 msavillagehall@gmail.com Milton Abbas 2001 Women’s Group Pauline Northeast 880223 Milton Abbas Art Group Mon 7pm-9pm, RRMA, Janet Maughan 881210 Milton Abbas Cricket Club Thu, Juniors 6.45, Seniors 7.30 Rec Hall, Milton Abbey School, Colin Chastey 880060

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Maria 880895, secretary@masportsclub.org.uk The Middleton Players Mike Roberts 880976 Pamela Hambro Hall 880969 • pamelahambrohall.wix.com/home Patient Voice (the Patient Reference Group for Milton Abbas & Milborne St Andrew Surgery), Sec. Nigel Hodder 880229 Pilates 1 hr classes: Mon 10am; Tue 6.45pm; Wed 10am; Thu 12.00; PHH, Jilly Spencer 07971 755715 POPP Wayfinders for The Winterbornes Sue Inman 07920 650608 Sue.Inman@helpandcare.org.uk Richard Hewitt 07971 338129 Richard.Hewitt@helpandcare.org.uk Round Robin Ramblers Normally 1st Sun & 3rd Wed each month Ian Bromilow 880044 River Stickland Management Group Richard Marchant 881716 (Secretary) r.marchant@btinternet.com Running Club Sunday morning social runs with Milton Abbas Sports Club Madgits. Maria 880895 or Jonathan D: madgits@masportsclub.org.uk Short Mat Bowls Mon 1.30pm, Wed 2pm-4.30pm • PHH • Francis Dennett 880129 The Spanish Society Susana 01258 721261 / 07766 069836

Sticklebacks Parent & Toddler Group Tue (Term Time) 10am-12pm, PHH Cheryl 07795687151 cheryl_s84@hotmail.com Swimming Lessons Juniors and adults. Beginners and improvers.

Maria 880895 or Richard 837402 Table Tennis Tue 2pm-4pm & Fri 7pm-9pm, PHH Graham Case 880740 Tap Dancing (Adult) Thu: Intermediates 6.15, Advanced 7.30 RRMA. Elizabeth Goodchild 01305 268029 Tennis Club Winterborne Sports Club, Stickland Debbie Albery 451873 Valley Ringers John Close (Tower Capt, WW) 880457 Ann Fox (Tower Capt, WS) 881156 Valley Computer Club Richard D’Silva 880118 Valley Gardening Club Talks: 3rd Wed (Sept-Jun), 7.30pm, PHH WS sites.google.com/site/vgcdorset Valley Players 881415, www.valleyplayers.co.uk Whist Drive 3rd Wed of month, 7pm, RRMA. Entry £1 W. Stickland Sports & Community Club Vaughan Manners 880969 • wssc.club Winterborne Whitechurch Scout Group Fri, Cubs 6.30-8.15pm, Dunbury School Gym Girls & Boys 7½-11 years Fri, Scouts, 6.30-8.30pm, OSR Girls & Boys 10½-14 years. Alan 881164 Winterborne Whitechurch Village Hall See Text Ads Yoga Thu 9.30-10.30am, PHH, Louise Hull 860381 Zumba WVH, Various classes, AM & PM, Tue & Thu Tracy 07971 636437

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Valley News around the World

Graham Case at Hadrian's Wall in Northumberland Anne Harding in Florence, Italy with the Duomo Karen Guest & Pat Cowan on the Great Wall of China at Gubeiko Harry Chichester at The Grand Canyon in the USA Hazel Harlock enjoying a boat ride And finally, The 689th Lord Mayor of the City of London Andrew Parmley - with Claire Scott and the Valley News at Buckingham Palace - reading the Valley News in Colombia - taking time out on an official visit to Mexico Thank you for your incredible response!

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Call 01258 880149 Mobile 07879 338334

Upholstery and Soft furnishings Types of work carried out :Sofas & Armchairs, Wing Back Chairs Dining Chairs, Bedroom furniture Boats and Caravans, Curtains & Cushions All work undertaken by a fully qualified City & Guilds Certificated Upholsterer All work considered, smaller jobs are welcome. Friendly & professional service.

Please call Katie 07984 553004 Charlton Marshall NIGEL KELLAWAY General Builder & Maintenance 35 years+ experience • City & Guilds qualified Flint & Stonework • Wall & Floor Tiling Brickwork • Dabbing & Plasterboarding Footings • Extensions • Patios Brick Paving & Driveways Garden maintenance All aspects of building work undertaken Free estimates • No job too small

MOBILE: 07901 731287

Conservatories, Fascias, Soffits and Gutter Cleans. Gutters Cleared.

Call Darren

TRAXS

Need a relaxing holiday?

Curtains & Blinds Supply & Fit Curtain Rails & Poles Make, Hang & Dress Curtains & Pelmets with your own material Make & Hang Blinds – Roman, London, Roller, Venetian, Vertical Pole & Track Maintenance

John Holden 01258 881685 • 07949 079241

Helen Loves Cards

MOLE CONTROL

"Beautiful cards & stationery for every occasion"

Professional and friendly mole catching service

helenlovescards.co.uk fb: @helenlovescards helenjhughes@icloud.com 07973 692390 Buy direct or request a basket of stationery to browse at your leisure.

Pop up shop available for fetes, fairs, coffee mornings & fundraising events.

Independent Phoenix Trader 43568

DAZZLE WINDOW CLEANING

MUCKY BOOTS DORSET Dog walking • Doggy day care Home boarding • Pop in visits We provide a caring environment where your dog can socialise and have some fun.

Friendly reliable service, licensed with NDDC, Insured & CRB checked.

Visit: www.muckybootsdorset.co.uk Email: julie@muckybootsdorset.co.uk Tel: 07816 031280

Also Wasp Nest Removal Telephone 01258 880604 07837 983601

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07788 376752 darren.heaslip@icloud.com

Lovely villa in Cyprus for hire well cared for • convenient location • sleeps 4 home from home • support from local agent

For more information visit: www.ayiasofia.co.uk Tel: Chris or Joy 07801 800575 Email: pcjjem2@gmail.com

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