314 April 2019

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE

NO. 314 APRIL 2019

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ART & ANTIQUES MarkArk Old School Gallery Steve's Clocks The Station Emporium

CARE HOMES Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh

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FUNERAL SERVICES 24 40 24 44

BED & BREAKFAST Chetnole Inn Hound House Tarks Hill View

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CARS & VANS, HIRING & SERVICING

Brister & Son

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Grassby Funeral Services

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AJ Wakely & Sons

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GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE Butler & Frost Master Thatcher

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Cobra Landscapes

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Dennis & Wade Tree Surgery

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P. Houchen Dry Stone Walling

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KDS Garden Machinery Repair

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Knighton Countryside Mgmt

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ADVERTISER Knott Roofing Lawrence Electricals Steve Mumford General Builder Neal Electrical Services Pearce Energy JJP Plumbing Sellick & Saxton Spearbuild B.A Wallbridge Why DIY Westcountry Electrics West Country Tiling Services

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Komit Kompost

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Logs & Woodworking- Simon

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The Log Man

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Logs - Malcolm Dunning

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West Country Cars

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M&S Welding

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Maple Garden Management

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Malcolm Dunning Gardening

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Country Office Furniture KC Decorators Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmey Carpets SBF Curtains & Blinds Wayne Timmins Upstairs & Downstairs Interiors

Paul Hambidge Contracting

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LEGAL SERVICES

Queen Thorne Lawns & Land.

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Perrett Fencing

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Pestwright & Mole Catcher

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SCR Tree Care

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Wriggle Valley Fencing

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Tree Surgery (Westree)

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Alexander the Grate Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd i Sweep, & video inspections Steve White

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COMPUTERS, MARKETING & IT DMDH PDC Computing

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EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery Leweston School Lower Covey Montessori Nursery Maths Tuition Emma Harris

Porter Dodson Solicitors Dog Grooming & Stripping Smart Dogs of Yetminster Chetnole Drone Photography

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Barfoot Bouncy Castles Chetnole Village Hall Daisy May Vintage China Hire Leigh Village Hall

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Robert Frith Optometrists

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Remous, Milborne Port

Therapy Barn Mandie Holloway

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PROPERTY & HOLIDAY LETS

Wriggly Feet

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Yetminster Health Centre

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The Marquee Hire Company

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HOME - BUILD & MAINTENANCE

Holiday Home, SW France Mallows Cottage Stockwood Lettings

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

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Abbey Commercial Flooring

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PUBLIC HOUSES & FOOD

AD Renovations

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ATW

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J Bennett Joinery

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Ian Crossland Property Maint.

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Dorset Plasterers

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Steve Goodier Boiler Servicing

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M Harris

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AR Hillier, Building Maintenance

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Steve Jones, Carpentry & Joinery

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FOOD, DRINK & CATERING Daisy May China Hire Frit’s Catering The Flying Pig Jenny's Kitchen Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café Spar Stores & PO Yetminster Station Emporium & Café The Rusty Pig

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The Beauty Barn

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Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy 58

EVENT VENUES

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PHOTOGRAPHY

HEALTH & WELL BEING 40

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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Annabel Smith - Chiropodist

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HOME, OFFICE & INTERIORS

Addison Motors Autotech Brotherwood Express Equipment Centre N.S Autos

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Chetnole Village Hall (Wed am only) 8 Leigh 16 Yetminster 28

Chetnole Inn The White Hart

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SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Phoenix Physique

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TRAVEL Cerne Abbas Taxi Heart Of Wessex Railway Wriggle Valley Cars

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aster is upon us, albeit a late one, but a great time for families to get together to celebrate this wonderful springtime of year. Please take note of Easter activities happening in your local church.

We are welcoming , author and illustrator of Dinosaur Roar, to the (p18) on .

I noticed in the section, p13, that the ramblers association have produced a leaflet with train rides linked to rambles - what a wonderful way to support our local train stations and have a lovely walk in the Spring sunshine.

Read in your local April magazine for lots of future dates to put in your diary for summer activities.

Enjoy this month and may the Easter bunny be kind to you.

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t was on the 24th February last, in a well-attended Batcombe Church that Chloe Beth Cole was Christened by the Reverend Anne Budgell, in the company of parents Mathew and Susan Cole and grandparents Martin and Margaret Newman. What a special place to receive that gift.

Readers may remember the groundbreaking exposé from this section a few months ago about the rural Broadband saga, admittedly a raindrop in the ocean (an compared to that other attractive new word recently coined by somebody’s small grand-daughter) which begins with a B. This is of course

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‘Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better’.

Albert Einstein

the fact that a portion of Batcombe now appears never to be destined to receive superfast broadband via fibre-optic link.

Having yet again rattled the cage of Openreach’s customer service dept, it’s now apparent that those who are on the wrong side of the fibre-optic cabinet in Batcombe ie the left – (no political significance may be drawn from this, incidentally), will need to pay extra for whatever means they choose for faster download speeds. Our neighbours in Hermitage are still (I believe) similarly afflicted, as are very many other rural communities throughout Britain.

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community shares the cost with the possibility of a grant being approved. In the meantime, other alternatives which do not involve Openreach are being explored.

As societal unrest increasingly stalks the land and the long-predicted climate change events are becoming frighteningly evident, such that children are now showing a wisdom denied to adults (in a way which would have caused Roald Dahl great pleasure), those of a certain age often find solace in the nature closest to them. So for example, here on the hill, a recent typical scene is with a buzzard slow-wheeling to its own silent music high above, sparrows and blue tits flitting to and fro from the security of the hedge to the bird feeders, until barged away by the magpies blinding in their vivid black and white bullying arrogance.

A lesser-spotted woodpecker occasionally deigns us with his presence

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and further down the garden, the neighbouring pheasant (nicknamed The Duke) who has successfully outwitted the recent shoot, tall, graceful, exquisitely plumaged, aristocratic yet dim-witted, elegantly bides his time before warily approaching the feeding area like a thief in the night, or, a very strange weekend guest late for breakfast in a Wodehouse story. Each has their place.

Finally, may I remind all readers and Jumble Sale professionals (you know who you are) that the very special, and massively popular BATCOMBE ANNUAL JUMBLE SALE is at Leigh Village Hall at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday 13th April. Start saving now! Carol Attwell is kindly organising the event as usual, and helpers and contributions will be most welcome.

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e welcome to Chetnole Henry and Jan Woodford and their new baby boy who are the new owners of Lismore. Henry grew up on Charing Cross Farm here in Chetnole with his parents Sue and Jimmy plus brother and sisters so it will be a true homecoming. Their baby was born on 14th March 2019; what a wonderful way to begin their new life in Chetnole.

Birthday wishes go to Mrs Sue Lloyd who I’m sure won’t mind us letting on that in March she celebrated becoming 99 years old. Congratulations and we hope that she enjoyed her birthday meals with her family and also with Linda, Gudrun and Michael. She’s a true inspiration and a village treasure.

Wishing you all a very happy Easter and enjoy April, surely spring has sprung by now.

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was completed [by a dozen volunteers of a certain age] during a lucky break in the weather in early March. As usual, the worst stretch of roadside litter was found along Stockwood Road from the railway halt up to the A37, however there was less to pick up than in previous years.

Many thanks to all who took part, and also to those who regularly pick up litter when out and about , during their daily walks."

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The highly individual and nationally established vocalist Zoe Schwarz will be bringing her quartet to the Jazz Cafe, Chetnole on . The Quartet features the unmistakable touch and flow of guitarist Rob Koral, providing a perfect foil for Zoe's commanding and passionate vocal style.

Together with cherry picked rhythm section of double bass and drums, they will be setting the mood for a great night of jazz and blues; from mellow toe tapping jazz standards to full on dance R&B. Expect vibrant swinging standards, to smouldering Billie Holiday-esque bluesy ballads that have become Zoe’s trade mark.

Paul Jones Jamie Cullum, BBC Radio 2 Guitarist Magazine

C.M. Bailey, All About Jazz, USA

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This year's APCM will be held in St Peter's Church

Coffee and cakes will be provided All most welcome As mentioned last month, as part of its mission St Peter’s Church is supporting Afghan Connection. In recent years, recognising the passion the Afghans have for the game, it also supports cricket at schools and was instrumental in getting the Afghan national team to the World Cup. We are delighted that the Wriggle Valley Cricket Club is hosting a on to raise money for Afghan Connection and will be playing a side largely made up of ex-servicemen (see more p66).

To tell us more about the charity Richard Charrington, who served in Afghanistan, will be giving a during our village service. All being well we may get to hear of the last cricket match he played in – in Kabul in 2010.

Our village services are a new departure and will be held four times a year at 11am. They are designed to be relaxed and will be led by a member of the village. We invite everyone to submit their choices of hymns, bring children and join us for a cup of coffee and a biscuit afterwards.

Join John Summers for the first on the evening of Monday 1st April in Chetnole Inn. An informal gathering with readings of poems on the theme of spring. with Richard Charrington talking about Afghan Connection, followed by coffee and cakes and the at 12 noon.

, at St Peter's

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On Thursday during the recent half term the Angel Heart Theatre Company visited Chetnole Village Hall performing a wonderful version of the story of “The Boy who cried Wolf”. Told with skill and imagination James and Felicity led us through the story with a remarkable range of characters that delighted the audience of adults and children alike.

Felicity is an accomplished percussionist having taught around the world and James is a talented puppeteer with years of experience and the pairing between them gave rise to a show which belies only two performers; James’ skill with voices, characterisation and puppet handling merged with Felicity’s atmospheric, sometimes haunting percussion work left us all

mesmerised. The fable was beautifully rendered and a wonderful experience.

In addition to the puppet show Felicity spent two hours during the afternoon in a percussion workshop allowing almost twenty children to experience a wide range of percussive instruments.

Anyone who has ever tried to hold the attention of Primary School age children for 2 hours will know how hard that can be but Felicity and James managed it and brought together a story with such diverse characters as Santa, the Frog King and a haunting ‘skelington’. I know these sound strange bedfellows in a story but the energetic children produced these characters and more and James, in his story-telling used them all.

Thank you Artsreach for supporting performers like James and Felicity and the Angel Heart Theatre company, enabling them to visit the quieter parts of Dorset; without their help small venues like our Village Hall would not be able to access such experiences for our young people.

CHETNOLE VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE The Chetnole Village Hall Management Committee invite all residents of Chetnole to come along to our AGM and enjoy a free glass of wine and nibbles.

The meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Monday 20th May in the Village Hall. Come and find out what has been happening, what we do behind the scenes, and what we have planned for the future.

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FRIENDS OF CHETNOLE HALT

The distances vary but are often about 6 miles or so and usually involve pub or café lunches. The start and end of each walk is planned to correspond with specific train arrival and departure times.

There are leaflets describing these walks available in the Chetnole Village Hall and at the Chetnole Inn. Visit the web site: www.wessexrailwaywalks.org.uk.

Happy wandering!

Here is the new poster on our notice board at Chetnole Halt, welcoming passengers from the train to the village.

It features the talents of local artist, Linda Carroll. There is an area at the bottom of the poster where we can mount notices regarding current village events.

Did you know that walks from Heart of Wessex Line stations are organised throughout the year from May to October by the ‘Wessex Wanderers’?

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for that Sunday of 10.15am, the service is being held at 6.30pm instead.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH AGM will be held on Tuesday 9th April at 7.30pm at Hartley Manor Farm.

Service of Communion 21st April 6.30pm BINGO AT THE VILLAGE HALL: Bingo returns on 6th April with an Easter theme, eyes down 7.30pm. Further dates to follow.

THE HERMITAGE WEEKEND: Nina Garcia’s Friday night.

Remember book soon to get the reduced ‘Early Bird’ rate of just £15. Book yourself in or push the boat out with a table for your family and friends. Normal price (after 7th June) £17.50 It will be a fantastic night - not just because of NIna - but there are lots of fun things lined up for you. Come, bringing your own food, for chatting, dancing, laughing and the ever popular 'Heads and Tails' for Air Ambulance. Fully stocked bar!

For tickets email Kevin at davidhouse929@btinternet.com

VILLAGE HALL LUNCH: Last September we held a very successful roast lunch with all the trimmings at the Village Hall. At a recent Village Hall Committee meeting it was agreed that we would have another roast lunch which will take place on Sunday 28th April.

The event will start at 12.30pm and sit down for lunch at 1.00pm.

The cost is £12.50/head which would include the main course and a pudding or cheese and biscuits. Payment will be at the door on the day.

We agreed to have a strict maximum of 30 attendees so reply early to avoid disappointment.

ST. MARY'S CHURCH HERMITAGE: EASTER SUNDAY service of Communion 21st April 6.30pm Please note a change of time for our Easter Sunday communion service.

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hings seem to be quiet in Hilfield at this time. We have had many a visitor to our church leaving thanks for finding our church open. Our church is always full when we have our services but it saddens me to say that we have recently lost one of our closest friends Sue Symes who always loved to attend our services. We who knew her send her husband Sam and family our love and thoughts at this difficult time.

She was a very dear friend to many of us.

The season is ready to change again and the trees and shrubs are coming out in bud and the hedgerows are full of primroses and odd bunches of daffodils, there are cattle out already enjoying the space and fresh grass.

SPRING GARDEN

Jack Frost has upped and gone away, To his icy summer home.

He stays there whilst the sun is warm, It’s not safe for him to roam.

Now he's left the earth warms up, And flowers start to grow.

Peeking through the heating soil, Growing quickly for a show.

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Crocuses and Daffodils, Green shoots poke through the ground.

And with each day as spring returns, They burst up all around.

When Spring arrives the garden glows, With yellows, blues and reds.

Stretching in the sunny warmth, Whilst Jack is safe in bed!

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STOP PRESS Saturday 6th April looks to be a busy enough day with the GRAND OPENING OF THE PLAYPARK at 12.30pm and the Old Vicarage 35 YEAR CELEBRATION 2.30 - 4.30pm in the afternoon.

Therefore the evening Silent Disco is being POSTPONED to a future date, to be confirmed in next month's magazine, so watch this space! We hope you all have a very Happy Easter and enjoy the holiday!

FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN APRIL AND EARLY MAY: Saturday 6th April – LEIGH PLAY-PARK GRAND OPENING Leigh Playpark and/or Village Hall; 12.30 pm followed by afternoon of activities Saturday 6th April – The Old Vicarage Care Home CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION AND AFTERNOON TEA to celebrate 35 years as a Care Home; 2.30 – 4.30pm POSTPONED Saturday 6th April – SILENT DISCO PARTY in aid of Leigh Play-park; Leigh Village Hall; 8.00pm – midnight Thursday 11th April – ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING, Leigh Church; 7 pm Saturday 13th April – COMMUNITY CHURCHYARD CLEAR-UP, 10am Wednesday 17th April – SPRING CLEAN IN THE CHURCH, 10am Friday 24th/Saturday 25th/Sunday 26th May – THREE VALLEYS PERAMBULATION – more details in next month’s magazine or contact Eddie Upton upton.eddie@gmail.com 07813 089002 Next mag is MAY 2019, 12th APRIL 2019 for your NEWS, VIEWS & PREVIEWS please

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH

After joining John Summers for the first on the evening of Monday 1st April, we’ll be in church the following morning for our monthly coffee morning, starting at 10.30am. Come along for a neighbourly chat plus a drink and a piece of cake.

The following week, on . As well as the formal business, this is a chance for everyone to reflect on what happens in the church and how the church could and should relate to village life. We will meet at 7pm for a drink and a nibble and the business proper will get under way at 7.30pm. Please come – and let us know if you are interested in joining our PCC. We rely on a lot of people for the upkeep of both the church and the churchyard. There will be a and then a thorough of the inside of the church . In recent years the spring clean and the churchyard clear up have been held on the same day, with mostly men opting for the outside jobs and mostly women indoors. By choosing two separate days, perhaps we can increase our voluntary workforce and encourage more women to go outside and more men to go inside. Tea, coffee and posh biscuits (and maybe cake!) will be provided on both days.

Easter is one of the great festivals of the Christian calendar. Please join us on .

After the supermarkets have been selling hot cross buns, Easter Biscuits and Easter Eggs for what seems to have been at least two months, this is the chance to celebrate the miracle of Christ’s triumph over death after the quiet and solemnity of our

EASTER SERVICES EASTER DAY Sunday 21st April, a special Family Communion Service at 10.15 am.

Easter Day will also herald a significant change in the life of St Andrew’s Church.

One of the largely unheralded jobs in the church is that of Sacristan, who helps the priest at communion services and ensures that all is prepared in advance of the priest’s arrival. After umpteen years of looking after generations of priests, Jo Barlow Poole has decided to hand over the baton to a small team of helpers. Easter will be her last service as Sacristan. We are very grateful to her for her devotion and commitment to our church. She will be a hard act to follow.

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On 2nd May the registered electors of the parish of Leigh will be able to go to the polls to elect seven Parish Councillors. All existing Councillors have to stand down (but, if they submit their nomination form to DCC in time, may stand for re-election); so it is a level playing field for all.

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We currently have an active and effective Parish Council; I believe it is important that it continues to serve our community. The more candidates that stand, the wider the choice to the Leigh electorate. So why not stand, and help make a difference?

Full details about how to ensure your name is on the ballot paper for 2nd May are on the front page of the Leigh village website www.leighvillage.org.uk The vital thing to notice is that the deadline for submitting your nomination papers by hand to Dorset CC is 4pm on . So if you have been thinking about standing, but have yet to act, please do not delay any further! The Parish Clerk may be contacted on leigh@dorset-aptc.gov.uk if you have any last minute questions.

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Welcome also to Raymond and Amelia Thomson and young black sprocker Willow who have moved into Barley Barn (Old Corndryer). Raymond works for his in-laws at Mill Farm, Bradford Abbas. Amelia teaches at Milford Infant School in Yeovil. Their 1st baby is due in May Next door, in Wheat Barn, are Rachel, Esme, 11, and Eban, 15, Saddington who hail from Melbury Bubb with Ted the collie and Fat Cat, the tabby cat. Rachel runs a website design company in Poundbury. Esme & Eban are at the Gryphon and are keen music drama and sailing. Welcome to you all and hope you will be very happy in Ryme.

Albertine Nelson, who was a resident of Ryme Intrinseca between 1976 and 2012, died peacefully on 6th February in Dornoch, Sutherland, in a Care Home not far from her daughter, Véronique. She was aged 98. Her funeral took place in Brora, Sutherland, on 15th February.

Albertine was born in 1920 in the then Belgian Congo but grew up and was educated in Belgium. She qualified as a social worker. During the Nazi occupation of Belgium in the 2nd World War, she played an active role in the Resistance. After the war, she met Maurice her future

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Our donation from the Christmas church services to SCHOOL IN A BAG has paid for six bags nos 59775 _59780 which are currently in transit to The Gambia, you can track how the are being used on www.schoolinabag.org.

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Albertine was closely involved with voluntary work in Dorset: she was treasurer of the Dorset Blind Association in Sherborne for many years. She was a strong supporter of Mother Teresa’s “Missionaries of Charity” when travelling abroad, for instance in Kenya and Abania.

She is survived by her three children, her daughter-in-law, her three grandchildren and her two great-granddaughters.

A memorial mass will be said for her at the Catholic Church in Sherborne later in the year.

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Don’t forget the litter pick on Saturday 6th. Let’s keep our village clean and tidy. There wasn’t a bad turnout last year. Let’s see if we can get a lot more this year. It is for the benefit of everybody here in the village after all. See the notice.

Risk of poogilism in Vecklands?

Yes, there could be a punch up if errant dog walkers are confronted by a local poogilante who has decided to take things into their own hands. Not literally, of course. Sadly the paths of the woodland have been getting spoiled with an excess of dog droppings. Our brave knight, or dame(?), has decided to mark each pile with a message of their own (see photo). (I counted a dozen or so on one walk.) Not only that but he/she has been generous enough to provide free poo-bags at the Brister End gate to encourage miscreants to mend their antisocial ways. I once wrote to the Woodlands Trust to suggest they place bins at the gates but they pooh-poohed the idea (!). So well done for some positive action. But here’s a philosophical thought: which is the more unsightly – the piles of poo or the soggy pieces of paper scattered along the pathways?

Which will bio-degrade first? It would all be resolved if owners/walkers would just pick up after their dogs.

All trussed up. An interesting diversion at Cross Patch on the High Street as a crane lifted the roof trusses into place on the eco-building rising from its deep hole in the ground. So big was the crane that you really had to your neck to see the top of it. (see photo.)

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Would you like to help older people remain independent in their own homes? Maybe you are already helping someone and would like to do more, or get more support for what you are already doing? Dorset County Council is setting up an initiative with Community Catalysts to enable local people to start up their own small enterprises to provide aid and assistance in the Sherborne Rural area. You might like to do this as a sole trader, small business or voluntary organisation, or just like to know how to start.

Whatever your thoughts, you can get advice and guidance from Anita Wingad anita.wingad@communitycatalysts.co.uk

The momentum to compete the plan is gathering speed our consultant has now completed her review of the text of our draft document and has recommended a number of changes where our proposed policies require clarification or expansion. We are now working on these and are also beginning to produce the various appendices and supporting documents that will be required.

Dorset County have undertaken their Ecology survey (this is an essential contribution to the Strategic Environmental Assessment) of the selected sites and AECOM, who are providing technical assistance as part of the Locality Grant package, have now met us as part of their review of our site selection criteria and processes.

or 07407 789131. Give her a call to get started.

Happy Birthday to Sue Lloyd. 99 this month. Still living independently in Chetnole after thirty years there, she is a regular visitor to Yetminster. Clearly not needing the help above as yet, we wish her many happy returns.

V W M Our volunteers have previously provided a number of photographs and maps and we will be seeking their help once more to amend or update these in the light of the proposed changes to the draft document.

The next big step is for The Parish Council to consult on the draft Neighbourhood Plan – the statutory Pre - Submission Consultation – and we are hopeful that we will have progressed to a point to enable them to do this in mid-May. The consultation period is for six weeks and we will then use the feedback to amend or review the draft document before finalising it, and the supporting information, for submission to Dorset Council in order that the review by the Independent Examiner can take place.

Once this has been done, they will call a referendum so that the community can vote whether to accept the plan.

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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH NEWS

Easter Day on brings the Church's most joyful day....

Not to mention a few Easter eggs!

Before Easter, Lent services continue, with mid week at . also continue on those dates at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall: entitled ‘ !’ with Stripping of the Altar will take place at , and there will be a service of at ..... we will be holding a

on at the Yetminster Sports Ground, with W V M thanks to Yetminster Sports Club, so raid your attics and cellars and come

9.30am Sunday 21st April along! Seller pitch fees start at £6 for cars, and buyers £1 entry. Refreshments available. Contact Graham Plaice on 01935 872921 for more details. In aid of the Church Restoration Fund.

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Morning All Don’t know where the months go, it seems only yesterday I was writing this column for March, and here we are again for April. April, May and June are definitely my favourite months – full of plans and expectations, but then I am a Gemini !

Over the winter a lot of litter seems to have collected, especially at the edges of the villages. The village centres have stayed fairly litter-free although Oscar, our young man helping with litter picking as part of his Duke of Edinburgh’s award always manages to find half a bagful in Yetminster.

Ryme residents had a good village spring clean in March and it’s on at the Jubilee Hall.

Tea and biscuits at the Gallery afterwards so why not come along and join in the fun!

The April council meeting will be the where our local groups and societies come along and give a brief overview of their year – it was really interesting last year to keep up with what people get up to in the village (you’d be surprised !) It would be brilliant to show support for all the groups, so why not come along. 7.30pm in the school on Wednesday 3rd April.

It’s very special to think that the church tower was built at the same time as the monks were reordering Sherborne Abbey in the 15th century, but now a bit of TLC is required and the church PCC is organising a series of great events to publicise the work and hopefully raise some money towards repairs. We went to a terrific concert by the young musicians from Leweston in March and other events have been publicised. Do support them if you can to help preserve the building for another 550 years. ! At the March council meeting, one of our residents brought up the state of the drainage in the Melbury and Thornford Roads where overflowing drains lead to the road approaching Bow Bridge to be inundated, while the Wriggle manages to complete the job at the bridge

7.30pm Wed 3rd April

St Andrew’s Primary School

site. Wessex Water were contacted again and we will be seeking a site meeting, hopefully when it’s bucketing down so they can see the problem themselves !

A happier note, speed watches over the past month have clocked more than 500 vehicle movements, and only seven had to be reported for speeding. The problem is getting better although there are still some people who obviously don’t get it. The school governors have asked us to look at improving road safety near the school and we are taking that up with County.

Have a safe month. Best wishes.

50/50 club MARCH DRAW 2019 1st £100 No. 18 MR D FOGDEN 2nd £50 No. 5 MR D Torrance 3rd £30 No. 28 Dr C Cleaver 4th £20 No. 33 Mrs F Bateman

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NEWS FROM YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT Our next event will be on , when we will again host the for another opportunity to put on your dancing shoes. There will be a fully-stocked bar, and a hog-roast supper (with vegetarian option) is included in the ticket price.

Tickets, which are £10, will be in the Spar from mid-April, but you can also reserve them now by email from ycp873@gmail.com continues to be well attended, on the first Wednesday each month, 10 –11.30 in the Jubilee Hall. It’s a lively and sociable event much enjoyed by all who come. Make a donation to charity, and enjoy as much coffee and cake as you want! We have given over £1600 so far to a wide range of charities including St. Margaret’s Hospice, Dogs Trust, Shelter Box, Water Aid, Parkinson’s UK, Macmillan and Julia’s House. This year we have already made donations to St. Andrew’s CE Primary School to help buy computer equipment, and to the Air Ambulance and the Yeatman hospital. This month’s event is on Proceeds from our events are distributed in the form of grants to local organisations. Last year we made donations to the Guides, the Scouts, the Bowls Club, the Defibrillator Fund being organised by the White Hart, and the Jubilee Hall for purchase of new chairs.

This year we have already supported the defibrillator training day, and the refurbishing of the telephone box.

Please contact us if you have a project which needs extra support.

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DEFIBRILLATOR AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION

NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT ANNUAL PARISH CHURCH MEETING (APCM) Our Annual Meeting will be held in church on Friday 26th April at 7pm.

This is an opportunity to hear the annual reports and share your views and ideas on church matters.

If you would like to vote at the annual meeting, please make sure your application to be on the Electoral Roll is returned to the letter box in the church porch asap and before the meeting.

If you need any help, please call John Bingham on 01935 872217.

Wednesday 3rd April at St Michael’s Church + Non Beer Hackett residents are welcome to join us.

BEER HACKETT NOTICE BOARD Thornhackett Parish Councillors celebrate completion of new Beer Hackett Notice Board

BEER HACKETT DEFIBRILLATOR AWARENESS TRAINING SESSION Thanks to a grant from Dorset County Council [POPP fund], Thornhackett Parish Council have been able to purchase and install a Defibrillator (AED) in the Porch of St Michael’s Church, Beer Hackett.

The AED unit is available 24/7 – the porch is always unlocked and the Defibrillator itself is housed in an easy to access heated unlocked cabinet.

Our AED has been supplied as part of a managed package from the Community Heartbeat Trust (CHBT). This arrangement includes maintenance and support.

In an emergency situation (By ringing 999) the operator will always provide clear instructions on the use of a defibrillator

and our particular AED has built in audio instructions and patient monitoring software making it safe and easy to use.

However, for those of you who would like to learn more about emergency heart conditions and the role of a defibrillator, our contract with CHBT does include an awareness seminar aimed at the general public We have therefore organised an awareness session for the village and surrounding farms, businesses and homes.

We hope will be a community occasion.

Please let me know in advance (contact details below) - if you are interested in attending and how many places you require?

Thank you for your interest & support.

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

END OF MARCH Fri Sat Sun

29 PTFA Bingo Night 30 JWVP Wind in the Willows 31 Mothers’ Day Breakfast

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1

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2

Wed

3

6.30pm 7pm 9-11am

St Andrew’s Primary School Yet Leigh Village Hall St Andrew's Church, Leigh

7pm 7.30pm

Chetnole Inn Chetnole Village Hall

10.30am 7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

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7

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Poems in the Pub C&LGS Plants for continued interest all year round Roger Hiron Coffee morning/Bring & Buy Leigh Discussion Club Railway Posters & AGM Defibrillator Awareness Session Coffee ‘N’ Cake WV Cricket Club AGM Exhibition & Silent Auction of original art for Save the Children WVMU Lent Lunch Coffee Morning for St Nicholas Champagne Reception & afternoon tea Leigh Play Park grand opening Silent Disco & Party for Leigh Playpark Yetminster Litter Pick Chetnole Chuckers Start of season BBQ Easter Bingo APCM Easter Fun Pogles Holiday Club

Leigh Moviola Stan & Ollie Y&RGS Katherine Crouch, Gardener of the Year APCM 11 APCM

7pm

St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett 10am Jubilee Hall, Yetminster 7pm Chetnole Village Hall 10.30am- Milfield, Street, BA16 0YD 4pm 12.30pm Jubilee Hall, Yetminster 10..30am Church Farm, Hilfield 2.30Old Vicarage, Leigh 4.30pm 12.30pm 8-12pm

Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

10am

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm 12noon 10am-12 11am3pm

Hermitage Village Hall St Peter's Church, Chetnole St Andrew's School, Yetminster Pogles Wood

7.30pm 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm 19:00:00

Hermitage St Andrew's Church, Leigh

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Fri

12 Talk by Harriet Sandys for Barnardos

6.30pm

Cerne Abbas Village Hall

Sat

13 Batcombe Jumble Sale Community churchyard clear up 16 WV Lunch Club WVWG 24 hour helpline-Julia Cook Those Glorious Georgians 17 Spring Clean DW Trust Get Dorset Buzzing 20 Jazz Café Zoe Schwarz Blue Commotion

2.30pm 10.30am 12.15pm 7.30pm 11am 10am 7.30pm 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall Gable Court, Yetminster Sherborne Museum St Andrew's Church, Leigh Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne Chetnole Village Hall

26 APCM 28 Hermitage Village Lunch 30 Leigh WI AGM

7pm 12.30pm 7.30pm

St Michael's, Beer Hackett Hermitage Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Tues

Wed Sat Fri Sun Tues

MAY Sat Sun Tues

4 5 7

Y&RGS Plant Sale YCP Fat Marrows Blues Band Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Exeter

10.30am 7.30pm 10.30am 9am

Cross Farmhouse, Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Yetminster St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

Sun

12 Car Boot Sale Athelhampton Flower Festival 13 C&LGS Interactive Propagation 14 Y&RGS Club Outing 17 Bingo night 18 Jazz Café The Daisy Bowlers 19 Community Spirit Sunday & lunch 20 Chetnole Village Hall Management Committee AGM

10am-12 10.15am 7.30pm

Yetminster Sports Club Athelhampton House Chetnole Village Hall

7.30pm 7.30pm 10.15am 7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew's Church, Leigh Chetnole Village Hall

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

11am3pm

Pogles Wood

Mon Tues Fri Sat Sun Mon Tues

21 WVWG American Supper Ruth Sandford

Thur/ 24 Three Valleys Perambulation Sun 24th - 27th Tues

28 Leigh WI Our Life in Russia Judy & Boney Pike

Tues/ 28 Pogles Holiday Club 28th - 31st Fri

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C&LGS Club Outing Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Swanage (members) Open Gardens Chetnole

Poety & Prose Spring & Summer 11 Y&RGS Growing Herbs 18 Leigh Discussion Club Evening visit to Sherborne Museum 18 WVWG Future Roots 19 Candle Auction 23 WV Cricket Club Charity Match for Afghan Connection 30 Breakfast Teddy parachuting & cream teas

10.30am

7.30pm 7pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

St Andrew’s Church, Leigh Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm 7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Playing Field

9-11am 3-5pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh St Peter's Church, Chetnole

10.30am 9am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

3pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh St Andrew's Church, Leigh Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

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1 2

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Sat Sat

20 27

C&LGS Garden Party Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Compton Acres & Upton Park Church Open Weekend Church Open Weekend Y&RGS Summer Party Yetminster Fair WVWG Planning Meeting Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Palmers Brewery (members) Leigh Food Fair & Classic Cars Somerset Songsters Around the World for Holnest Church

Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

AUGUST Mon Tues Fri Tues Sat Sat Sat

5 6 9 6 10 17 31

C&LGS Clematis Marcus Dancer Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Party on the green Leigh Discussion Club BBQ Leigh Flower Show Y&RGS Summer Show Breakfast

7.30pm 10.30am 7pm

Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew's Church, Leigh Hilfield Green

14:00:00 9-11am

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GENERAL NEWS For April and May will be and then .

For unaccompanied children £15 per child or £7.50 for a half day. Please email or send facebook message for more details and book as soon as you can so I can make sure we have enough adult helpers.

Thank you so much to all those people who turned up for tea and cake on 2nd March. We had a lovely afternoon and were very grateful for all the happy faces and lovely goodies. The first of many happy days in the cabin we hope!

If you couldn’t make it on the second then do pop in and see us if you are passing. We love an excuse to stop working and put the kettle on! and and These sessions are for accompanied pre school children

and run from 12noon til 3pm. £5 per child Bring a picnic lunch (Tea coffee etc available).

POGLES PARTIES

For more info. Email: philippa.toulson@gmail.com or web:www.pogleswoodexplorers.org.uk/what-we-do/education

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It is not too late to let us know that you are intending to join us for our communal stroll through the Three Valleys area (see map below).

We start on – with a late afternoon stroll from Bradford Abbas to Thornford.

The following day, the walk starts in earnest from Thornford to Leigh, visiting Beer Hackett, Yetminster, Ryme Intrinseca and Chetnole.

The walk will start from Folke and will visit Caundle Marsh, Bishops Caundle, Holwell, Pulham and Glanvilles Wootton.

Then we finish on with a walk from Holnest to Hermitage, Hilfield and Batcombe before finishing at Hilfield Friary We will be joined by Ian Ball who lives just across the Herefordshire border in

Powys, and has spent much of his life leading walks like this. Ian will be a thoroughly engaging companion for us all.

Some of us are planning to walk the whole distance, but you are very welcome to join us for as much or as little of the journey as you wish. We plan to publish estimated timings in next month’s magazine.

You will be fed and watered on the way and we can arrange indoor camping if you would like it. Our team of helpers will also transport your overnight things for you. What more could you want?

Just let us know that you want to come.

THE 2019 THREE VALLEYS PERAMBULATION

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AN EVENING OF COMEDY PLAYS The Wriggle Valley Players are at it once more This time it's short plays we bring to your door, To entertain and amuse is our joyous intent Put the dates in your diaries, your cash is well spent.

A trio of plays we'll bring to you soon, The dates to remember are settled in June, 28th and 29th are the dates to keep, Free for an evening where you certainly won't sleep.

Your support will be welcomed, please come and enjoy Plays about people, girl, woman, man, boy.

An evening full of comedy, pleasure and fun We are sure you'll find entertainment for everyone.

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Over the past few months all the Sections have been very busy and having great fun taking part in a wide range of activities. : The Scouts have been busy with

their cooking skills, taking part and coming 1st in both the District and County cooking competitions. This is the second year running that they have gone through to the Regional finals held in Gloucestershire, an amazing achievement and winners two years running.

They have together with the Cubs started the restoration work of the Village phone box and hope soon to complete this so that it can be used by the local Community as they chose.

They had a great trip to the Bristol AirHop centre where they met with

Scouts, they had linked with at last years Jamboree.

The Cubs Christmas party last year was rained off so they had a New Year talent show party in January and it was an entertaining evening, cubs playing musical instruments, dancing, singing, joke telling and a stand-up comedy duo who I am sure will go far. There really are some very talented children in the Village and surrounding Villages.

The Cubs enjoyed their annual visit to the Wriggle Valley Panto again, Oh Yes they did!

They have been busy with activities based around Burns Night, Chinese New Year and National Winnie The Pooh Day. They have also helped with the Beavers to create some colour at the front of the hut by planting some tubs out with flowers.

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The Beavers have had an interesting time, they have also been involved in activities based around the Chinese New Year, taste testing Haggis on Burns Night, planting out tubs with flowers and they held a ‘Bring a Friend’ night which was well attended.

Sadly, we said ‘goodbye’ to both Maryann and Lizzie who stepped down from the Group in January, John will also be leaving the Group after Easter, they have all been amazing leaders and we all wish them every success.

We rely on the continued support of volunteers and there are a variety of roles that can assist us. You all have skills that can be passed onto the young people and it is such a rewarding activity with FREE training and support not just by our Team but the whole scouting family.

The Group are actively looking to recruit new volunteers. If you are over 18 years of age, you can help as an adult volunteer in Scouting.

There is no upper age limit for adult volunteers.

If you are aged between 14-18, there is the option of becoming a Young Leader.

So please if you can give an hour a week assisting our young people to continue enjoying a variety of activities and learning new skills please contact me at or give me a call 07815 135602.

Take the four week Challenge we are currently running. Thank you (see poster on the next page).

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in commercial intensive farming but this slow growth has its advantages when it comes to its distinctive taste.

Tamworth’s are an intelligent and sensitive breed and a delight to be around and as such we know each pig on the farm individually and can trace their lineage from the day they are born.

Our Tamworth pork, home delivery chilled boxes offer the best of artisan butchery delivered directly to your door.

Each meat box is available in a range of sizes, prepared and packed individually and featuring a selection of traditional cuts and meat cures that give you and your family a unique taste experience.

James and Charlotte are farmers and hog roasters. From our farm in Sandford Orcas on the Dorset/Somerset borders we produce our amazing tasting Tamworth pigs. We’re passionate about Tamworths, their welfare, happiness and indeed their very existence – Tamworths are the oldest pure breed of native pig in the British Isles, most closely linked to the wild woodland pigs of a bygone age, and with a distinctive appearance due to their beautiful red-haired coats- hence our name The Rusty Pig Company.

Tamworths are most at home living outside all year round being raised on large areas of pasture, where they can root around for all manner of tasty morsels.

As native breeds, Tamworths take much longer to mature than modern breeds used .

Hi my name is Mallie Welch. I am Bev Welch's daughter and Jackie and Blair Sibun's grandaughter. I love horses and ride weekly at Kingston Maurward and have been volunteering at Glenda Spooner. I am 14, 15 in April and would love to do equine studies when I leave school.

I am looking for more experience and a bit of pocket money and am willing to help out

with horses to learn and gain experience.

Anything considered including Mucking out, grooming etc I would be very grateful.

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A popular home library service, run by Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering organisation, is looking to grow its service for housebound readers in the Sherborne area.

The Home Library Service brings books to people who can no longer get to a library. It operates from most libraries in Dorset, Poole and Bournemouth.

Volunteers deliver books and share their love of reading with the people they visit. They are a friendly face and a regular visitor to those whose mobility and social interactions are limited, and they provide a useful check on the safety and wellbeing of their readers, too.

One of our readers commented: “It is an excellent service; it’s a real delight when it is hard to get to the library oneself. The

We have received reports of the following scam occurring in the area, the scammers are in the main targeting vulnerable and elderly residents.

Residents have received a call from a male purporting to be from their bank informing them that they require a new debit card, whilst on the phone another male will present at their home address. When allowed entry the male will collect their ‘old’ debit card, and in return for their cooperation they have been given a gift card in an envelope.

The male at the property will then take their bank card, and the person on the phone informs them that another

volunteer is so friendly, they may be the only person I shall see all day.”

appointment will be arranged for a new card to be supplied. No new card arrives and by this time the bank card / details have generally been used by the scammers.

Please be vigilant and make relatives and neighbours aware of this type of scam, especially elderly or vulnerable, the scammers can be very convincing.

Please hang up on any similar calls, do not give out any personal information and do not follow instructions from cold callers.

Before making another call from your phone please test your phone by phoning a friend or relative to ensure that you are not still connected to the scammer.

Please phone 999 if persons attend your property.

If you have any information please phone 101, information can also be passed to Action Fraud by phoning 0300 123 2040 or visiting the website www.actionfraud.police.uk

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Things are beginning to warm up, but it will still be a while before the soil temperature is warm enough for strong growth.

Anytime the weather is dry you can give your lawn a mow, but keep your cutting level high for a while. You can also begin to think about scarifying, (or giving the lawn a jolly good rake), to remove moss that has taken root during the winter months.

If you have a really big lawn you may want to think about renting or buying a scarifier, (around £100), but a

CerneCar is currently a group of eleven volunteer drivers who take patients needing transport to and from medical appointments mostly to Cerne Abbas surgery, but sometimes to Dorchester County Hospital (parking permits provided) and occasionally further afield. Although many patients live in Cerne, some are in outlying villages within the surgery's catchment area.

As well as a valid driving licence and a roadworthy vehicle, all drivers need a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. There is no age limit or any requirement to be able to physically assist

good quality springbok rake, (£10 to £30), and a little time each day for a week or so will save you a trip to the gym and will remove moss, leaves, thatch, small twigs, sweet wrappers, and anything hiding in the grass.

Following this, seeding, feeding, and top dressing your lawn will encourage the good grass to fill any gaps and crowd out weeds.

For all your mower servicing or repairs call Mark on 0333 006 4332 or check out the website at

patients. Drivers are reimbursed for costs by means of a standard mileage charge.

There are also opportunities to support the scheme which do not involve driving.

If you would like to join the group, or just like to know more - please contact either Brigid Tindal the scheme administrator or Eugene Balbinski

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We hope you enjoy the regular articles in the magazine from Sherborne Citizens Advice. They aim to give helpful information on relevant topics that readers will find of interest. Most people have heard of Citizens Advice but not everyone is aware that we are a charity or that we are available to help everyone, whatever their age or background. We offer free, confidential and independent advice about just about any problem you can think of. Examples are housing, relationships, health, utilities or consumer problems but our biggest issues at present are around debt, welfare benefits and employment. We offer advice on our website, by telephone, by email or face to face and this can vary from basic information through to negotiating on someone’s behalf or representing them at a tribunal.

As well as helping people with their individual problems we collect evidence about issues that are causing hardship to people. We use this evidence to help influence change by talking to our MP

and local councils and, through our head office, directly with government departments.

Currently we are campaigning on the difficulties faced by many people claiming the new welfare benefit Universal Credit.

Working with other organisations we have already helped in getting some changes made to the legislation but more needs to be done.

As a charity we depend on our volunteers to maintain the service and we are always looking for more, especially at present when our work load is increasing. There are a number of different roles to fill for which full training is given and there is ongoing support from the management team. It is an interesting and rewarding way to get involved in the local community. If you would like to find out more please contact us on 01935 815694 or email us at advice@dsnd.org.uk

Glanvilles Wootton WI Pancake Race held at Glanvilles Wootton raising money for theYeatman

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As you would expect at this time of year, the garden will be full of Rhododendrons such as to name just a few of the many varieties at Minterne. and other Magnolias will be in flower.

Cherry Avenue will be in its full glory with cascading blooms.

Whether you are a fan of wildflowers or Minterne’s historical collection of stunning Rhododendrons, the garden is worth a visit this month as it reaches its peak & ushers in the spring.

IN AID OF BARNARDO'S A talk by Harriet Sandys FRIDAY 12TH APRIL AT 6.30pm Cerne Abbas Village Hall The heartwarming and astonishing story of one courageous woman's determination to make a difference to the lives of displaced people in some of the world's most dangerous and inhospitable countries.

Tickets £15.00 to include a glass of wine and canapes For tickets please contact Penny WykesSneyd by email; pennysneyd@gmail.com or ring 07812 543017

The Café on the East Terrace overlooking the lake opens daily from 1st April (weather permitting).

Gardens Open 10am-6pm daily.

Adults £6, children free www.minterne.co.uk

A4ART Silent Auction & Exhibition in aid of SAVE THE CHILDREN The Atkinson gallery at Milfield School, Street is hosting the A4ART exhibition and sale of original art next month including work by Quentin Blake, Simon Drew, Julian Fellowes, Jilly Cooper, Mike Rutherford and many more plus a host of local artists to celebrate one hundred years of Save The Children in 2019.

Open from Thursday 4th April and Friday 5th April from 10.30-4.00 to Saturday 6th April from 10.30 - 9.00 with reception and live auction on Saturday from 7.00pm.

Location: Atkinson Gallery, Milfield, Street, Somerset, Street BA16 0YD. Everyone welcome so please come and enjoy this wonderful exhibition and raise funds for the charity.

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SOMERSET SONGSTERS Cabaret of songs from‘Around the World’ Saturday 27 July Light refreshment at Leigh Village Hall. Event organised by Holnest Church further details to be announced.

Talk entitled Imogen Davenport, Director of Conservation, Dorset Wildlife Trust.

7.30pm, Wednesday 17th April, Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne Cost £2.50.

OWERMOIGNE FLOWER CLUB FLOWER FESTIVAL In May 2019 Owermoigne Flower Club and Friends are proud to be celebrating 25 years of holding our annual flower festival in the beautiful Elizabethan House and Gardens at Athelhampton.

This year’s theme will be “Anniversaries” and the house and gardens will be extensively decorated with fresh flowers depicting all types of anniversaries, both public and private. This is the silver anniversary of Owermoigne Flower Club and Athelhampton collaborating to produce this wonderful show. Nearly all the club members are contributing to the displays, depicting their chosen anniversary in both classic and contemporary arrangements. During the festival there will be a house steward available to explain the history of the house and club members will always be available to assist in flower and club enquiries.

During the years these Flower Festivals have raised several thousands of pounds for charity.

This year the collection will be in aid of Heartbeat House. This establishment situated at Southampton Hospital, provides accommodation, emotional and practical support to the families of patients receiving treatment.

The combination of an interesting historic house with beautiful gardens all lavishly adorned with stunning floral arrangements makes an exceptional day out. Refreshments are available throughout the day in the house restaurant.

Normal house entry charges will apply but there is no extra charge to view the Flower Festival.

The festival runs from S

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

There has been a flurry of activity since returning from the February half term break.

On Friday 1st March we said a heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to Mrs Bella Neate-Clegg for the many years of faithful teaching and support for hundreds of children at St Andrew’s School. Bella was presented with gifts and cards from the children, staff and PTFA to recognise the significant contribution she has made to the school for over fifteen years. The pupils performed on their recorders and piano and sang with enthusiasm as a token of their appreciation.

Thankfully, Bella is making a steady recovery and will be continuing to support the school with her talent for providing high quality publications and supporting the maintenance of the school website.

Ms Charlotte Trew organised a very exciting ‘Book Week’ for all children including visits from two amazing authors, Laura James and Tamsin Cooke, who led workshops in the classrooms based on their own writing experiences; a day of detecting the guilt or innocence of the Wolf and the Three Little Pigs proving that sometimes, all is not as first perceived; a day of dressing up in favourite book characters and a wonderful ‘Book Fair’ full of high quality books provided by Winstone’s Book Shop in Sherborne.

Bella with one of her presents from the PTFA drawn by Danny’s grandad

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World Book Day

GENERAL NEWS EVENTS SCHOOL

We are determined to place reading at the heart of our curriculum so that our children understand the vital importance reading has in our lives and to promote a love of reading as a lifelong pleasure.

As we journey through the season of Lent, I am reminded of the great sacrifice made for all mankind through the cross of salvation. Every year, it never ceases to cause me to stop and try to take in the wonder of the Easter story - the message of hope and grace for us all.

The message I hope to share with the children is the ambition to live our lives for others. To always treat others as you would want to be treated and to put others’ needs before our own.

Let your light shine out in the darkness bringing hope and love to others.

Many Blessings to you all.

Julie Simpson, Headteacher

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CHURCH NEWS

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES NEWS FROM THE THREE VALLEYS’ TEAM I’ve been thinking about the rectory garden recently. Something about longer days and warmer weather. It’s rather large and at some point in the past had a significant area given over to vegetables.

More recently that area fell into disuse.

The brambles crept in and the ground elder took over. We would love to get it back to something of its former glory and I have vague plans to give it over to some kind of informal planting, but for now it is a huge weed patch that Alison and I occasionally venture into to dig.

So how do we go from weed patch to flower-full natural planting? Well I am not sure, but I found myself on the Gardener’s World website watching Monty Don planting potatoes, and he said that potatoes are a great way to clean up the soil. Not just the planting, earthing up and then lifting of the crop, but something

about the potato itself that sorts out the weeds and the stones.

So here’s my thought for the month. Do our human hearts work in a similar way?

Is there something we can plant in them that will sort out the weeds and stones that occupy so much space and drive out the joy from our lives?

Well, I have a suggestion: unmerited love. I met a career criminal recently who gave up his life of theft out of love for his daughter; I heard of an addict who escaped addiction as his heart reached out to his young son. So try this: learn to give and receive unmerited love. Give, expecting nothing back.

Receive, without needing to return the favour. This gift of unmerited love is the Easter message: that in spite of our having done nothing to deserve it, Jesus offers us love enough to die for us. And that is the ultimate heart cleanser.

Give, expecting nothing back.

Receive, without needing to return the favour.

If you have never been to see "The Life of Christ" in the grounds of Wintershall near Guildford, I can thoroughly recommend it. It is an epic open air production commencing at 10am and finishing at 3.30pm portraying the life of Christ. A group of us went some years ago and we would love to go again. We would be very happy to organise a minibus (or larger if more would like to come) for either (whichever proves the most popular). The tickets cost £20 for adults, £18 for over 65s. You can find out more about it on the internet but if you are interested, please let me know by the , so I can book the tickets, as it is very popular. Please contact us by email as we are away in Brazil for five weeks from mid February on dareason@btinternet.com. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES NEWS FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH Still today we have an understanding of the word and the concept of sacrifice.

Last Autumn there was a particular focus on the 100th anniversary of the ending of the First World War and an emphasis on the men and women who gave themselves sacrificially in the unspeakable horror of the trenches.

In February of this year there was an amazing turn out in a Sheffield park. As a young boy playing in the park Tony Foulds witnessed the crash of an American Flying Fortress bomber. Ten young airmen were killed but in their final moments the plane veered to save Tony and his companions.

For seventy-five years Tony has remembered that act of sacrifice and every day visits their memorial. Ten thousand people came to the park to share the memory and watch the fly-past.

Today, with a huge proportion of the population of Syria living in refugee camps, often in the most appalling conditions, there are countless stories of mothers who deliberately go without food in order to give their children what little food they have. They know the meaning of sacrifice.

April this year is the month of Good Friday and Easter Day. Christians have an understanding of sacrifice that is linked to the death of Jesus Christ. A young life cut short in a brutal execution. A life of teaching, healing and compassion to those most in need thrown back in his face as he hung on the cross. But not an accident of history, rather a willing act of obedience and self-sacrifice.

For Christians our faith is rooted in the redemptive purposes of God shown not just in the exemplary life of Jesus but also in his death in Jerusalem at the hands of the Roman occupying force.

It didn’t end there. Not as a postscript, rather as a vital part of God’s purpose, the cold dark tomb was illuminated with Resurrection light. The very worst that man could do was not enough to defeat the power of God’s love. Easter is a celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus and of the new life and hope that is for us because of Christ’s sacrifice.

Happy Easter

Extra & Weekday Services APRIL 2019 Maundy Thursday

18th April

Good Friday

19th April

Wednesdays

3rd, 10th & 17th March 3rd & 10th March

Wednesdays

7pm

Holy Communion with stripping of the altar CW Holy Communion with 7pm stripping of the altar CW 10am Meditation at THORNFORD 11am Meditation 10am Meditation 2pm Meditation 10.30am Meditative Holy Communion for Lent 10am Lent Meetings: Questions, questions, questions!

THORNFORD YETMINSTER BRADFORD ABBAS LEIGH THORNFORD YETMINSTER YETMINSTER YETMINSTER Trim Room, Jubilee Hall

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CHURCH NEWS

THREE VALLEYS TEAM local services For complete list see:

SUNDAY APRIL

go to

7th

14th

21st

28th

LENT 5

PALM SUNDAY

EASTER DAY

EASTER 2

BATCOMBE

10.15am CW Holy Communion

10.15am CW Holy Communion

BEER HACKETT

9.30am BCP Holy Communion

8.30am CW Holy Communion

BRADFORD ABBAS

11am CW Holy Communion

11am Morning Service

11am CW Holy Communion

CHETNOLE

9.30am Morning Service

8am BCP Holy Communion

9.15am CW Holy Communion

HERMITAGE

6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

6.30pm CW Holy Communion

HILFIELD

4pm Easter Service

HILFIELD FRIARY

5am CW Lighting the Holy Fire and Holy Communion

LEIGH

6pm BCP Evensong

RYME INTRINSECA

9.30am CW Holy Communion

10.15am Easter Family Communion

8.30am BCP Holy Communion

6.30pm BCP Evensong

10am Family Service

8am BCP Holy Communion

11am CW 9.30am CW Family Communion Holy Communion

THORNFORD

9.30am Family Service 6pm BCP Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Service

YETMINSTER

11am CW Family Communion

9.30am CW 9.30am CW Holy Communion Choral Holy Communion

9.30am CW Holy Communion

Extra & Weekday Services APRIL 2019 Mondays 3rd,10th, 17th & 29th 6pm Tuesday 1st in month 10am

Thursday 1st in month Tuesday - Every week Saturday

Compline Lower Covey Toddlers' Service

2.30pm Holy Communion 12 Midday Prayer followed by noon CW Holy Communion

YETMINSTER YETMINSTER

LEIGH, Old Vicarage HILFIELD FRIARY

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CHURCH NEWS

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES THREE VALLEYS TEAM Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG

01935 872600

Rev’d Richard Kirlew

Team Rector: Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE

@RuralChaplain

01935 873044 e:3valleysoffice@gmail.com w:www.threevalleysteam.org e: rector3valleys@gmail.com

Opening hours Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm Tues 1.30 - 4.30pm

Team Vicars Rev’d George Moody The Rectory Church St, Yetminster DT9 6QE

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

01935 873214

HELPING HANDS 01935 872921

e: revgeorgemoody@gmail.com

ENQUIRES: Three Valleys Benefice Office, 1935 872600

Yetminster Methodist Church Treasurer: Alec Reek, 17 Bucklers Mead, Yetminster.

Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690 Worship co-ordinator: All services begin at Mrs Marilyn Harris Tel: 10:30am followed by 01935 864232 coffee.

Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev Bryan Coates Tel: 02380 252960

14th Rev Brian Coates 28th Mrs Kate Rawlins Roman Catholic Services

Sundays: 7.30am Morning Prayer followed by silent prayer 8.30am Sung Eucharist 12.30pm Midday Prayer 5.15pm Evening Prayer, followed by prayer time Night Prayer arranged at supper

Tuesday to Saturday 7am Silent Prayer in Chapel 7.30am Morning Prayer 12 noon Midday Prayer and Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer, followed by prayer time 9pm Night prayer (8.15pm -Thurs, 8.45pm-Sat)

Roman Catholic Church The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL tel: (01935) 812021

Weekend mass times: Saturdays at 6.00pm Sundays 10.30am Holy Days 10.00am and 6.30pm Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. e: sherbornerc@prcdtr.org.uk w: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

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CLUB NEWS

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The original speaker for our February Meeting could not make it due to illness but we were fortunate to find a group of Middle Eastern dancers called “Hypsotic” who were willing to step into the breech.

There were four dancers, Mandy, Linda, Tracy and Tricia who swayed into the room to the sound of eastern music with their long skirts swirling around them.

Their outfits were heavily embroidered with sequins, silver jewellery and beads which added to the almost hypnotic movement of the dance.

We learned that they made all their own costumes and each time they came out to give us another dance they wore a different outfit which were as fascinating to look at as the dance itself.

We would have called them Belly Dancers but this name is no longer used however there is no doubt that their midriffs maintained a continuous sinewy movement throughout all the dances!

We were entertained to dances which had their influence in different cultures such as Flamenco, Bollywood, Hollywood and Egypt. The dances are never written down but are passed on from mother to daughter through the ages and as populations moved from place to place, often due to wars or invasion, so the dances altered and embraced a new culture.

We were given a beautiful solo performance by Linda who used golden wings which she used to stunning effect as she wrapped them around her body

The stag gate

and then opened them wide to ripple around her as she danced and swayed to the music.

They offered to show us how to do a few simple steps but no one had the courage to have a go!

The ladies had all trained for many years to reach such a high standard and it was a delight to have them to entertain us.

Our next meeting is our which is for WI members only followed by our on However on Judy and Boney Pyke will be talking to us about “ to which guests and new members are welcome.

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The ICC Cricket World Cup blasts off on 30th May with England playing South Africa at the Oval - The Ashes Series bounces into action Edgbaston on 1st August and the final piece of the jigsaw for a simply sensational summer of cricket falls into place as the Wriggle Valley Cricket Club bowls into action on with an away game against Compton House!

Last season was our most successful season to date, we played eleven matches winning seven, with a playing membership of 29. There were moments of brilliance, high drama and laughter as we competed against teams with a similar approach to the game.

If you are new to the area we are always keen to welcome new players (whether you have previously played or just feel like giving it a go).

If you would like any further information do please contact me on 01935 872883, or Tony Jones, Secretary, on 01935 873742, We will be starting nets in May at the Chetnole Playing Fields so do come along and join us. This season we have 13 fixtures running from May through to the end of August, generally we play 20 over matches, 6pm onwards, as this seems to suit everybody taking into account the light available, work commitments, player stamina and opening hours.

This season we will be hosting a cricket match in aid of Afghan Connection a charity whose aim is to bring hope and opportunity to young people in Afghanistan through education and sports projects (including cricket the national sport).

The charity has funded 46 school constructions serving more than 75000 children. We will be playing The Delhi Spearmen a team of serving and former service personnel. There will be a bar, BBQ and raffle so put the date in your diary and come along to support us and the charity on what we hope will be a great afternoon of cricket and sunshine...

The

will be held on in Chetnole Village Hall and all members are most welcome to attend. We will aim to keep the formalities as brief as an Australian cricketer's career as a sandpaper salesman.

WRIGGLE VALLEY CRICKET FIXTURE LIST FOR 2019 SEASON (Away) V Compton House Tuesday 4th 6pm (Home) V Cattistock Hunt (Home) V Stour Provost CC (Home) V The Delhi Spearmen

(Away) V Cerne Abbas Village Team (Home) V Blandford Flies (Away) V Thornford CC (Home) V Cerne Abbas Village Team

(Away) V Montague V Thornford CC (Home) V Compton House

V Montague CC (Away) V Stour Provost CC.

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CLUB NEWS

CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB Club members gathered at Castle Gardens for their March meeting. Brian shared updates on products to help us to improve and maintain our gardens. He also introduced the latest plants to suit our soil conditions and to add colour and interest to members’ gardens.

This was very helpful for Chetnole members’ as this year we will be hosting the clubs annual to raise funds for our chosen charity ‘ (futureroots.net). This is a local charity, which aims to assist those to achieve their potential and overcome adversity in a positive way.

If you would be prepared to open your garden in support of this very worthwhile local charity please contact a member of the committee. You DO NOT have to belong to the club to open your garden. We are always pleased to welcome offers of gardens from members of the village who are willing to participate in this charity event. will be held on . Between eight and ten Chetnole gardens will be open throughout the village celebrating the full range and diversity of styles and interests from wild gardens to the more formal and disability friendly. Tickets are £5 per person and can be purchased from Chetnole Village Hall on the day or in advance from a committee member. The ticket includes light refreshments, tea and cake, at the village hall.

Future Roots

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A few hardy Chuckers continued to play social games on Wednesday and Sunday afternoons through the winter months - whenever the weather was kind enough.

Our 2019 "official" petanque season with the on at Chetnole Village Hall.

This will be followed by a , at lunchtime on when returning members and potential new members are invited to bring a plate of finger food to share, and have a social game or two. We would like to see a few new faces, and have plenty of spare sets of boules for newcomers.

Don't be shy!"

February is not the brightest of months when everyone is longing for spring to spring, so it was lovely to welcome Alison Rees from the other side of the A37, to our group evening.

It was a good find when we asked, music teacher, Alison, to come along to “Make Music” and she brought along two octaves of “Hand Chimes” (covering three “C” notes).

Hand Bells we probably all know, but hand chimes were a different thing, being varying lengths of square tubing on which is a flexible “dong-er”, the length determining the sound. Alison talked about the use of chimes, her involvement with children and her commitment to music in general.

Then we had a go. Directions from Alison brought excited people dong-ing away merrily, until she brought us to a stop and started teaching us to use scales and chords! Crib sheets gave most of us the chance to have a go at little musical items,

and there was much laughter when dongers came in at the wrong time. But, we did get to produce a couple of proper tunes, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and Bobby Shaftoe being good tries. Our venue of Gable Court has fantastic sound qualities which gave us all a real pick up this dull night.

Our March night was not as advertised, because our planned meeting would have been the same as the History evening the week before. Our April evening is on will be Julia Cook talking on the 24 hour help line available for seniors.

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LEIGH DISCUSSION & SOCIAL CLUB

Luke Mouland gave us an insight into the plight of the poor during Victorian times and earlier. Everyone feared the workhouse, but the only alternative for desperately poor people was a lingering death on the streets.

The ‘Poor Relief Act’ of 1601 decreed that parishes should be responsible for their own poor people and they did this by collecting local taxes and distributing them to the needy. This system of giving more where needed proved to be flawed, because people could claim more by having larger families. It also became ever more costly due to unemployment after the Napoleonic Wars. Dorset was the poorest County in the country and this was much publicised by Sidney Godolphin, Rector of Durweston and particularly highlighted by the fact that one house in Yetminster was found to have 60 people living in it. Even Sherborne had slums! A new poor law was passed in 1834 aimed at reducing expenditure by only providing workhouse relief. Three hundred and fifty establishments were created in the first five years and life inside was made really bad to deter people from wanting

to go there. Men and women were segregated and children taken from their parents.

Their existence was completely regulated – up at six for prayers, then breakfast, work from seven until eight with a short break for lunch, and bed at eight. The food was very plain and monotonous too, just sufficient to be life sustaining and would be eaten in silence. The main work people would have been given was stone cracking or oakum picking, which was the dismantling of old rope to be used mostly in the ship building industry for packing gaps between planking.

There were set punishments for anyone stepping out of line, the main ones being withdrawal of food and solitary confinement.

The workhouse system did not completely disappear until 1948 when the NHS was introduced.

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On the Parish: Life in the Victorian Workhouse The Society was most grateful to local historical researcher, Luke Mouland, for stepping in at short notice to address the meeting following the advertised speaker's cancellation. The Society was also grateful to the Wriggle Valley Women's Group which had arranged for the same talk later in the month and did not complain!

In 1601, the Poor Relief Act devolved responsibility for the poor to the parish with provision provided by church wardens and overseers to those who were able-bodied. Those incapable of work were sent to the poor house and anyone who was found refusing to work was sent to the house of correction.

By the 18th century, Dorset was one of the poorest counties in the country.

Sidney Godolphin Osborne, Rector of Durnweston wrote a series of letters to The Times and cited Yetminster as having one of the worst poor houses in the county. He described a property in the village inhabited by 60 people as "complete a scene of wretchedness as the county is capable of producing".

In 1834 the New Poor Law was passed. Its aim was to decrease expenditure and discourage idleness.

Out-relief was abolished, the parishes could unite to form unions which were directed by a Board of Guardians. The buildings were designed to be harsh.

Men, women and children were segregated and under constant supervision. Inmates wore uniforms and children were apprenticed in service or manual labour from the age of nine or ten. Unmarried mothers were often assigned a yellow uniform in order to make them stand out.

Manual labour included separating old rope into its component parts (hence the expression: "money for old rope") to produce oakum: stone cracking and bone crushing were other occupations.

Diets were sufficient only to sustain life and disorderly conduct resulted in the withdrawal of food "luxuries" such as tea or meat and/or confinement.

Staff reported to the Master but as they were so poorly paid standards were low and corruption rife. Ironically, people were "invited" to refer themselves to the work houses or fend for themselves but they could leave whenever they liked provided they gave a few hours' notice.

Between 1906 and 1914 Lloyd George introduced welfare reforms including pensions and free school meals. As a result, there was less demand on the work houses which became used more for the infirm or mentally ill. In the 1930s the Boards of Guardians were abolished and many work houses demolished.

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CLUB NEWS

YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY It may seem strange to be thinking about the Summer Show so early in the year, particularly when the nights are still dark and the weather generally inclement, but in fact preparations for this year’s event are already well underway. The show is organised by the Yetminster & Ryme Garden, Arts and Crafts Society, but it is very much a community event. You don’t have to be a member of the society to take part.

You can enter exhibits for the show if you are a resident of Yetminster, Ryme or one of the surrounding villages and that includes immediate family members (and that includes grandchildren).

Of course, without exhibitors, there would be no show – but visitors on the day are also important. If you’ve come along to past events you will know that there is not only lots to see, an excellent selection of home-made cakes, and a wonderful buzz in the hall which really makes all the effort of organising and staging the event worthwhile.

Pearl Gatehouse is the show secretary and the hard work of the organisation falls on her shoulders. She says she was amazed last year by just how many exhibits there were, bearing in mind the long, dry, hot summer of 2018.

‘Everyone kept telling me that there was nothing growing in the garden and I feared the worst, but on the day there was an amazing show. It was the same the year before when there had been nothing but rain. I am in awe of people’s ability to produce first class exhibits whatever the weather.’

Last year we introduced a new challenge – the potato in a bag competition. The crops were all carefully weighed by John Burt and the winning crop, in what everyone agreed was a difficult growing year, was 2.4 kilos. We will be running this challenge again this year. The chosen potato is called Jesty, a

second early which should be planted late March, early April. There are still a few potatoes and bags available - if you would like to take part contact Carol Debell on 01935 872803.

may welcome an early view of the schedule for this year’s show. There are seven classes in total, three of which are open to everyone,

Another four classes are open to amateur photographers only.

They are:

Full details of sizes, mounting etc can be found in the Show Schedule which will be available in June. was BBC Gardener of the Year 1999, BBC Gardener of the decade 2006 and a Chelsea Gold Medal Winner in 2013. On she is coming to Yetminster to tell us all about it. Doors open at 7.pm and non-members are welcome for a £2 contribution.

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PLANNING

Planning Applications APRIL 2019 WD/D/17/002763 14/12/2017 Change of use and conversion of redundant agricultural barn to form a single dwelling (Full).

WD/D/19/000170 14/01/2019 Erection of 1no.

dwelling with associated parking (Variation of Condition 2, 5 and 6 of

planning appeal reference APP/F1230/W/18/3194073 to amend the

approved plans).

WD/D/19/000084 13/12/2018 A Certificate of Lawfulness for an existing use as a separate dwelling for more than 10 years.

WD/D/18/002871 10/12/2018 Erect single storey side and rear extensions. .

WD/D/18/002154 03/10/2017 Erection of building to provide store and office (Full).

WD/D/19/000390 04/02/2019 Notification under the Electricity Act 1989 - To install a new low voltage overhead line crossing Hermitage lane.

WD/D/18/001055 08/06/2018 Demolition of existing agricultural equipment shelter

and erection of dwelling (Holiday Cottage) (Full).

WD/D/19/000141 11/01/2019 Demolition of conservatory, erection of two storey rear extension, 2no. single storey extensions, porch and replacement balcony. (Variation of condition 1 to planning permission WD/D/18/001547 to allow glazing bars to all windows, the extent of proposed balcony to be increased, size and position of some windows to be amended, the extent of proposed roof to be amended, additional 2 No. dormer windows, replace timber cladding with render to match existing building and extend two storey extension at first floor level).

WD/D/18/003003 21/12/2018 Remove and replace existing window to front elevation.

WD/D/18/002918 13/12/2018 Division of dwelling

into 2 No. maisonettes. No proposed external works.

WD/D/18/002789 21/12/2018 Remove and replace roof, erect first floor extension to form additional living accommodation (demolish existing outbuildings,extensions); install 2 No. Dormer windows, 1No. rooflight; timber cladding to external walls; erect conservatory; erect front porch; erect two storey double garage/ storeroom with timber cladding to external walls (Full).

WD/D/18/001955 24/09/2018 Erection of 3no. detached dwellings with associated parking, access & landscaping (Full).

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Planning Applications APRIL 2019 WD/D/18/002570 06/11/2018 Construction of a gravel hardstanding area and use of land for the siting of a shepherds hut for use as additional ancillary accommodation to Heneford House and/or holiday accommodation together with parking. A WD/D/19/000335 04/02/2019 T1 oak - Reduce overall crown by up to 2m. T2 Apple – Fell T3 Cherry – Fell. G1 Beech - Raise crowns by 3m and thin entire crowns by 15%.

WD/D/19/000002 02/01/2019 Erection of single storey rear extension.

WD/D/19/000032 07/01/2019 Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 2,5,6,7,9,12 and 13 of outline planning approval WD/D/16/000642 (Compliance with Conditions).

WD/D/18/002623 14/11/2018 Use of Chetminister House as offices. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)).

WD/D/18/000819 23/04/2018 Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 of planning approval WD/D/14/000548 (Compliance with Conditions).

The next Development Control Committee meeting will take place on 21st March 2019 at 1pm (April date not yet published on the website), meetings are held in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.

Note: due to publication deadlines these details only reflect the website records up to the 12 Mar 2019.

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VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS REGULAR

Regular Meetings …

Every Mon Table Tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga Cummunifit Sit & Strengthen Leigh Short Mat Bowls Yetminster Table Tennis Club Bev’s Kunda Dance/Yoga Bev’s Men's Yoga Yetminster Bell Ringers Every Tue Topsy Turvy Toddlers Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) Beginners Tai Chi Beginners Pilates Kids After School Yoga (term time) Boot Camp All Abilities Cubs (in term) Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning & PO Community Coffee morning Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term) Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club Women’s Table Tennis

Croquet Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term) Scouts (in term) Beginners yoga Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Every Thur Tai Chi Advanced Pilates Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs) Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides Dance Fit Chetnole Community Choir Every Fri Table Tennis Croquet Club (May - Oct) Croquet Every Sun Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

9.30-12.30pm Leigh Village Hall 9.30-10.30am Chetnole Village Hall 11am-12 noon Yetminster Jubilee Hall 2-5pm Leigh Village Hall 10-12noon Scout Hut, Yetminster 6.30 - 7.30pm Yetminster Sports Club 7.30 - 8.30pm Yetminster Sports Club 7.30pm-10pm St Andrew's Church 9-11.30am St Andrew's Primary School 10am-1pm Chetnole Village Hall 10-11am Leigh Village Hall 1.10 - 2.10pm Chetnole Village Hall 3.15 - 4.15pm St Andrew’s School Hall 18:00:00 Yetminster Sports Club 6-7.30pm Scout Hut Yetminster 9.30-12 noon Chetnole Village Hall 10.30-11.30am Old Vicarage Care Home 10.30-11.30am Leigh Village Hall 3pm (until Oct) Yetminster Playing Fields 3.15 pm-4.05pm St Andrew's Primary School 2pm Chetnole Playing Fields 2-4pm Leigh Village Hall 5.30pm summer only Church Farm, Hermitage 6-7pm Leigh Village Hall 6-7pm Scout Hut Yetminster 7-9pm Scout Hut Yetminster 7pm St Andrew’s Primary School 7-10pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 10am Leigh Village Hall 10am Chetnole Village Hall 2-5pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 5.45-7pm Trim Room, Yetminster 5.45-7pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 7-8.30pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 6.30pm (term time) St Andrew’s Primary Sch 7.30pm Chetnole Village Hall 9.30-12.30pm Leigh Village Hall 3pm Yetminster Sports Club 3pm Yetminster Sports Club 2pm Chetnole Playing Fields wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

…Events & Activities 1st Mon 1st Tue

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Leigh Discussion Club (wint) Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. Senior Winter Lunch Outings (not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion 3rd Tues WV Women's Group Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

7:30pm Chetnole Village Hall 7.30 - 10.30pm Leigh Village Hall 7pm Church Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm 12.15 - 3pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Sue Footner 873610 Sheaf of Arrows Gable Court Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths Leigh Women's Institute

7.30pm 7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Pub Quiz Coffee ‘n’ Cakes Batcombe Coffee Morning

7pm 10 - 11.30am 11am

The White Hart, Yetminster Yetminster Jubilee Hall tba

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC Yetminster Historical Society Police Support Unit 2nd Wed/alt mth Chetnole & Stockwood PC 2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study 3rd Wed District Council Ward Surgery Seniors Lunch Club Woodland Wednesdays Last Wed Police Community Support Friary Shop Wed - Sat 1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers 2nd Thurs Meadens Coffee Morning Last Thurs Yetminster Fair Association Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7.30pm 2.30pm 2 - 3pm

2.30 - 4.30pm 6.30 - 8pm 10.30am 7.30pm 7-10pm

St. Andrew's Primary School Yetminster Jubilee Hall The Cross, Leigh Chetnole Village Hall Venue contact 872342 Old School Gallery, Yet’ster The White Hart Pogles Wood nr Leigh

By Church, Yetminster The Friary, Hilfield Old School Gallery, Yet The Meadens White Hart Leigh Village Hall

Last Sat

8pm

The White Haart

2nd Tues

Last Tues 1st Wed [not Aug & Dec]

2nd Wed

Pub Quiz

7.30pm 7.30pm

7.30pm 7.30pm 11am - 12noon 12.30pm 12.45-2.45pm

MPs and District Councillors serving you in 2019 T:

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