306 June 2018 Wriggle Valley Magazine

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE

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Station Emporium

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GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

BED & BREAKFAST

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Chetnole Inn 18 Hound House, Yetminster 50 Tarks Hill View, Yetminster 3 CARE AT HOME & CARE HOMES Bay Tree Cleaning & Home Support 6 Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh BACK PAGE CARS & VANS, HIRING & SERVICING

Addison Motors, Leigh Autotech Garage Services Brotherwood Automobility NS Autos, Dorchester Rd West Country Cars Yetminster Motor Co.

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd i Sweep, & video inspections Steve White COMPUTERS, MARKETING & IT Core Technology DMDH Computers PDC Computing Professional Website Designer

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES 4 Shires Asset Management

Dennis & Wade, Tree Surgery

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Digger Hire, Yetminster

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Dorset Stabling Buildings

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Dry Stone Walling & Paving

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Express Equipment Centre

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Butler & Frost Master Thatcher

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Garden Maintenance & Pruning

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KDS Garden Machinery Repair

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Knighton Countryside Mgmt

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Logs & Wood Working - Simon The Log Man

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Logs - Malcolm Dunning

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M&S Welding

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Malcolm Dunning gardening

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Paul Hambidge Contractors

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Queen Thorne Landscapes

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Perrett Fencing Ltd

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FOOD, DRINK & CATERING The Flying Pig Jenny’s Kitchen

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HOME, OFFICE & INTERIORS Steve Bane fabrics Country Office Furniture Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmey Carpets Upstairs Downstairs West Country Tiling

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LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors

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PHOTOGRAPHY Lymington Drone Photography

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HEALTH & WELL BEING 26 26 26 26

EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Marquee Hire Co. Thornford Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall

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ADVERTISER Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing JJP Plumbing M Harris Builder AR Hillier, Building Maintenance Steve Jones Carpentry & Joinery Knott Roofing Lawrence Electricals Neal Electrical Services Phelps Heating Solutions Sellick & Saxton Spearbuild Steve Mumford General Builder BA Wallbridge Plumb. & Heat.

Wayne Timmins Decorator WHY DIY - Matt Westcountry Electrics Wriggle Valley Windows & Doors

Abbey Hearing Clinic Microsuction Acupuncture Beauty Barn Phoenix Physique Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy Robert Frith, Optometrists Yetminster Health Centre HOME - BUILD & MAINTENANCE AD Renovations ATW Construction & Build Bay Tree Cleaning J Bennett Joinery Blooming Hill Services - Heating Ian Crossland, Property Maint.

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PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port

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PROPERTY & HOLIDAY LETS Holiday Home, SW France Mallows Cottage Stockwood Lettings

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PUBLIC HOUSES & FOOD Chetnole Inn King’s Arms The White Hart

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SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Sutton Bingham Sailing Club

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TRAVEL Cerne Abbas taxi Heart Of Wessex Railway

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NEWS, VIEWS & PREVIEWS CONTENTS

TIM EDWARDS MEMORIAL CRICKET DAY

ADVERTISERS' REGISTER 2 CONTENTS 4 EDITORIAL 5 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES BATCOMBE 7

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FUND FOR WELDMAR

HERMITAGE 14 HILFIELD 16 LEIGH 16 RYME INTRINSECA 24 YETMINSTER 27

RISING STAR SAM

WITH BEER HACKETT 34 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 38 GENERAL NEWS 43 ST ANDREW'S PRIMARY SCHOOL 55 OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES 57

FAREWELL MRS HARDY

THREE VALLEYS CHURCH SERVICES 63 CLUB NEWS 65 REGULAR EVENTS 76 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 78

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THIS MAY2018 2017 THIS JUNE

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St Peter’s Church, Chetnole in the beautiful evening light

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EDITOR’S MUSINGS… Happy June, my word this year is whizzing past… and for once we have had some glorious weather which really facilitates obtaining lovely photos. Which brings me to the subject of: I know that a lot of folk love to take photos and often use their smart phones to do so and indeed this month’s cover was taken on one. However this is where the problem arises, I often get sent low resolution albeit lovely photos. In order to keep the good quality. the easiest way to get them to the Wriggle Valley mag is to either email them directly from your phone to our email address or alternatively to yourself and then forward them on. Happy snapping over the summer and don’t forget the open until September.

If you have any member of your family who have done something amazing , let us know. Read our article about a Yetminster Rising Star, Sam on p 48.

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e enjoyed a dry but cold day when residents of all ages plus several dogs from both Batcombe and Hilfield joined for a village walk to mark Rogation led by Jonathan Herbert from the Friary (see above).

We started at Batcombe church and finished at Hilfield, enjoying fine views, farm animals and good banter. We ended with a delicious lunch at Church Farm House, Hilfield, thanks to the good people of Hilfield. Â We are looking forward to the BATCOMBE CREAM TEAS which will be at the Friary from 3 to 5 pm on Sunday

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17th June, Fathers’ day. We look forward to welcoming as many as possible for tea, scones with cream & jam and cakes (£5), tea and cakes (£3.50), tombola, plants, cakes and bric-a-brac.

An invitation for 30th June for anyone living in the village of Batcombe and in Redford. The church is our only community building and belongs to the entire village. Some of us thought that it would be a fun idea to have a VILLAGE CAFÉ MORNING at the church and it seems to make sense to link this with one of our maintenance days. Pencil Saturday 30th June in your diaries and it would be smashing to see as many from the village as possible there; we will meet at 9.30am with tools for strimming, mowing, raking, pruning, moss scraping etc. and then reward ourselves with cake, coffee, tea, juice and sausage buns from 11.30am onwards. Everyone welcome – young and old! If you cannot make the maintenance time please come along

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anyway for the café. Any cake contributions or similar would be wonderful and it should be a good chance for the village to get together at midsummer time.

Finally, the church is also an extremely important historical building which requires a huge amount of love and attention. If anyone might like to help with some of the tasks involved in keeping the church in one piece which includes the various fund raising events, flowers, cleaning and church yard maintenance, please don’t feel in any way excluded if it’s not something you have done before or you are not a regular church goer. If you want to find out more about how, when and where you could help please contact Susie Graham susiembgraham@gmail.com or Carol Attwell pcattwell@gmail.com

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ongratulations to Abbi and Gleb who got married at St Peter’s church last month. Abbi is Ruth’s granddaughter and you can see on the p10 a beautiful picture of the newlyweds.

BONFIRES -A gentle request that people be mindful of having bonfires during the day, perhaps they could wait until the cool of the evening. Just to be respectful of other people with their washing on the line on nice sunny days now the weather is here.

Month six of 2018 is already here and the village looks stunning rain or shine.

Don’t forget on 3rd June Wriggle Valley Cricket Club hosts the TIM EDWARDS MEMORIAL CRICKET DAY in honour of their great friend who died a year ago. If you knew Tim or just love or want to learn how to play cricket then go along to Chetnole playing field at midday for an afternoon of cricket fun, BBQ a bar, cream tea and raffle Next magazine is DOUBLE ISSUE JULY/AUGUST 2018, 12th JUNE for news, views & previews please

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to raise funds for the Yeatman Hospital charity.

CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB’S OPEN GARDENS EVENT is in LEIGH on 9th June 1-5pm - go and have a gander at all their hard work.

And it’s time to let your hair down at the hoe down on 9th June at Chetnole village hall - see poster for details.

Don't forget to put Saturday 4th August in your diaries for this year's CHETNOLE FETE AND FLOWER SHOW. There will be the usual fantastic variety of competitions to enter, so it's time to start nurturing your vegetables, planning your flower arrangements, perfecting your sponges and training your dogs.

Please can we continue to use our WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING AND OUTREACH POST OFFICE SERVICE at the village hall? You can also book swap, buy fresh eggs from Rod's rescue chucks, teas, excellent coffee and biscuits. This weekly community event brings together residents for a natter as well as filling the void left by the demise of the village shop and would be missed by many if it was to stop. Perhaps the cold, wet winter has put you off walking down but now the milder months are back let’s show our support and keep it going.

The Chetnole Choppers need two or three more volunteers to help keep the churchyard grass neat and tidy. Ned is the chief Chopper, and work is usually, but not always, done on Wednesday morning with a coffee break in the Village hall.

CHETNOLE OIL GROUP NEXT OIL DELIVERY JUNE 14th JUNE OIL GROUP DELIVERY DATES FOR 2018

September 13th November 22nd

If you would like to order domestic heating oil please contact John Sanford on 01935 872973 at least five working days before delivery date.

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CHETNOLE FETE AND FLOWER SHOW COMMITTEE It’s that time again, when we start planning in earnest for the Fete and Flower Show, this year on Saturday 4 August. The success of the Show depends upon the generosity of villagers, not least in terms of time given to run a stall, help to set up/take down, or to join the committee that makes sure it all happens.

A number of members of this year’s committee will be standing down after this Show, so if you think you could help we’d love you to join and see what it’s all about.

Please get in touch with Jackie Boulter on 01935 873742 if you’d be willing to lend a hand, in any way at all, or if you just want to find out more. Many thanks.

Jackie Boulter

On a beautiful Saturday in April being the 21st, John & Ruth would like to thank everyone in Chetnole along with Leigh Hall committee for all their help in making their granddaughter, Abbi and Gleb’s wedding day such a memorable occasion on their special day. We could not have had such a great day without all your help and friendship.

Thank you for everyone sitting on the wall of Chetnole church; lovely tradition.

Thank you all.

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WELDMAR COFFEE MORNING Daphne, Jane and Liz would like to thank everybody who came along to their coffee morning on Saturday 12th May 12th to raise funds for the Weldmar charity. They sold tons of cake, plants, raffle tickets and lots of cups of tea and coffee to all you lovely people and raised a staggering £393.52 in just two hours what an incredible result as well as a fantastic show of support for a such vital service. In addition to our Weldmar Jurassic Coast walk in April this brings their total amount raised for the charity to £1377. Massive thanks once again to all who have supported us in any way over the past two months.

Liz Tebbatt

WELDMAR COLOUR FOR MY NANA, RITA MEADEN On Saturday 12th May myself and a group of our family and friends participated in the Weldmar Colour Run at Lodmoor Park in Weymouth. Supporting Weldmar is something I am now hugely passionate about.

In November 2017 my lovely Nana was referred to Weldmar by the hospital and was admitted to the Joseph Weld hospice in Dorchester after only being diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease a few days before. My Nana died after only being at the hospice for five days, only twelve days after receiving her diagnosis. The respect and care that my lovely Nana was given at the Joseph Weld Hospice, as

well as the support we were given as a family, was absolutely incredible. As a family we were able to spend some very special moments together with Nana, for that we will always be grateful.

The words thank you will never be enough to all of the staff at Weldmar which is why I feel so passionate to fundraise and raise awareness.

The atmosphere throughout the whole event was brilliant, with many emotions but with so many smiles! The day was enjoyed by all and it was an honour to be spending the day supporting an incredible charity whilst remembering my very special Nana.

Whilst writing this I am totally overwhelmed that we have raised £1300 which is more than double our target!

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fter April's swamps and blistering weather the blossom has won through! Hermitage is in bloom.

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HERMITAGE SUMMER BALL: Friday 10th August OPEN TO EVERYONE Here are some details for you: 7 for 7.30 'till late!

Black Tie. Just £25 per person will give you another night to remember. Tables can be booked for 8 - 10 people - phone 01963 210253 or email grazebrooks@btinternet.com Bring your own food. There will be a bar and some fun ‘happenings’ to make another wonderful night!

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VILLAGE HALL: At a recent Village Hall Committee meeting we agreed that we would hold a SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH with all the trimmings on Sunday the 23rd September.

The event will start at 12.30pm and we shall sit down for lunch at 1pm.

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

We are also considering holding a WWI themed evening event in Nov/Dec. Grateful for your thoughts on this idea.

VILLAGE CROQUET: Croquet has returned to Hermitage, weather permitting on Wednesday afternoons at 5.30pm on the front lawn of Church Farm, with the kind permission of Roger and Faith Hervey. Please do come along, no experience needed, fun Next magazine is DOUBLE ISSUE JULY/AUGUST 2018, 12th JUNE for news, views & previews please

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ROGATION SERVICE Everyone gathered at Batcombe Church with a small blessing given by Jonathan Herbert and tea, coffee and biscuits to fortify our journey. This was followed by the procession to Hilfield; we made our way along the lane under the hill to Hilfield church which was the expected hilly affair but rewarded with lovely views. At the church we held a wonderful Rogation Service followed by lunch in the Barn, produced by Ann, Sally and Joyce which was as delicious as always.

Looking forward it has been decided that we should try to revive the Interparish Croquet Tournament for this year so please make a note in the diary for the 29th July. Cream Teas,

Pimm's and Trophy with a 1.30pm for 2pm start, Church Farm Barn, Hilfield” HOOPOE BIRD..has anyone had the pleasure of seeing one of these birds, we had one visit our garden for three days which we understand is rare.

He took no notice of us in the garden and we felt very lucky to have seen him.

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e always look forward to July when, seen through the eyes of the LEIGH FOOD FAIR AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW, our village is the envy of many throughout Dorset. On one occasion while directing traffic I overheard visitors saying that they

wished their village would "do something like this". I'm sure this is because they see the community spirit involved in all aspects of its organisation.

To that end Liz Turnbull, who masterminds this event, would love to hear from you if you can help with car

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parking, minding the entrances or the raffle or if you would like to display your classic car. Proceeds from this event go to many good causes, including our village hall, church and The Hub, Yeovil (a charity that provides "skills and development opportunities for young people and adults with additional support needs").

This year the event is on Saturday 21st July 2018 and more details will be in the next double issue of the WVM, JulyAugust 2018; Contact: Elizabeth Turnbull on 01935 873846 or email: elizabethturnbull70@btinternet.com NEW NEIGHBOURS? Please let me know so we can give them a Welcome Pack and inform them of forthcoming events in our village. As always articles and news are also welcome. Please contact Emma Harris emma.harris27@btinternet.com or 01935 873563 DOG POO – pick it up and take it home.

Events coming up in June and up to mid-July are: Saturday 9th June - LEIGH & CHETNOLE OPEN GARDENS – 10-5.pm - £5 entry – in aid of Future Roots Charity Saturday 16th June – MOVIOLA “PADDINGTON 2” – 7pm, Leigh Village Hall – Adults £6; Children £3 and a free ice cream!

Wednesday 20th June – CANDLE AUCTION – 7.30 for 8pm start, Leigh Village Hall Sunday 1st July – SUMMER TEA PARTY – 2.30-4.30pm, Leigh Village Hall – All welcome (£6 adults/£3 children – no need to buy tickets in advance) – in aid of Prostate Cancer UK Saturday & Sunday 14th & th 15 July – OPEN WEEKEND – in St Andrew’s Church – “Activities, praise and food!” – More details to follow in July/August edition.

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH We are a busy church, and as we write this we have just had a Pimm’s in the Pews concert, a breakfast in the church, our first Book Day and our Pentecost Community Spirit Sunday – on consecutive weekends!

The Pimm’s in the Pews concert featured Colin Thompson and Anthony Dodds playing a selection of classical guitar duets. The music was delightful, the food and drink were delicious, and over 50 people in the church had a lovely time.

Look out for our next concert, on 8th September, when the recorder consort, Innominata, will be entertaining us.

May brought a series of gastronomic delights with our monthly coffee morning followed by Just Breakfast in the church for more than 50 people and then buffet lunch of home made quiches, home-cooked ham, and salads as part of our Community Spirit Sunday on 20th May. Our first Book Day on 12th May was a true community celebration of reading, enjoyed by all ages. We had a well-stocked second hand bookshop, a selection of very interesting books through which we could browse, and regular outbursts of people reading out loud or telling stories. There was a never ending supply of tea, coffee, cakes and biscuits to keep us all energised and there was the chance for a few jigsaw wizards to complete a none too easy bookrelated jigsaw, while children read, played and did some wonderful chalk artwork on

the church paths. It was all lovely and we’re going to do it again next year!

Looking forward, at 10.15am on 15th July, as part of our CHURCH OPEN WEEKEND, there will be a SPECIAL BENEFICE RURAL SUNDAY SERVICE. If the weather is kind, we plan to hold this in the churchyard.

The service will be led by the Revd. Richard Kirlew, the new Sherborne Deanery Rural Chaplain, and will focus on the very special issues of life and work in a rural area.

We wouldn’t be able to undertake any of this without the very willing support of the community and we are grateful to so many people for everything they do, particularly at this time of year the grass cutters.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: Tuesday 5th June COFFEE MORNING 10.30 - 12pm Friday 23rd June "SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS" JAZZ NIGHT in the Church.

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SUNDAY ☼ 10.15am – Open air rural service in the churchyard ☼ All day – displays in the churchyard Make sure you put the date in your diaries.

LEIGH CHURCH OPEN WEEKEND 14th & 15th JULY This year’s Open Weekend at St Andrew’s Church will focus on life and work in the countryside. There will be lots to see, do and listen to from brunch on Saturday to Sunday afternoon.

Full details of the programme and timetable will be included in next month’s magazine, but particular things to look out for are: SATURDAY ☼ 10.30-12.30pm Sausage, bacon and veggie baps ☼ 12.30pm This farming life – an interview with three generations of local farmers ☼ 12.30-2.30pm Children’s activities ☼ 2.30pm Eco Church – launching our new initiative ☼ 3.00pm Clipping the Church – the third time we have done it, so it is clearly now a village tradition ☼ 3.30pm Afternoon tea in the churchyard with music from the Stanchester Quire ☼ All day – displays in the church

MAKING A LIVING IN LEIGH People in Leigh and Three gates are very good at running businesses and making a living in this lovely area. We think there are in excess of 40 separate businesses in the parish.

We would like to make a feature of these businesses as part of this year’s Church Open Weekend (14th – 15th July), and would like to offer you the opportunity to contribute to a Making a Living in Leigh display in the church.

If you are interested in being part of this initiative please send an email to me eddie@folksw.org.uk and we can talk more. We need to hear from you before 12th June.

We think we are likely to be asking for an A4 display from each business.

We can’t do your artwork for you. We are not going to make a charge for including you in the display.

Eddie Upton

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LEIGH SUMMER TEA PARTY In support of Prostate Cancer UK Sunday 1st July 2.30 - 4.30pm in Leigh Village Hall Delicious afternoon tea of a selection of sandwiches, cakes, scones with jam and cream, teas or coffee for £6 per person.

Selection of similar for children for £3 per person. Enjoy a glass of Prosecco for £2 a glass.

There will be music for either gentle listening or the opportunity to have a dance!

All welcome on a first come first served basis and we look forward to seeing as many as possible for this very important charity.

Sandy Burton

We have had a very musical month and have been visited by Matthew Rocks, Magdalena, Victoria Starr and Will Rawlings sings Dean Martin to name a few. We look forward to more during the month.

We had a very interesting talk and film all about the 1950’s which the residents enjoyed tremendously.

There was a free in house sweepstake on the Grand National where chocolate was up for grabs to the winner.

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nother wonderful turn out for the annual church tidy up yesterday, great to see some new people joining in . As usual lots of power tools sorted out all the hedges and overgrown undergrowth. We had delicious cakes to go with the coffee break, thank you so much Sue Goldsworthy. A big thank you to all of you for coming to help look after this lovely little churchyard from Mike & me as churchwardens.

Thanks too to those who couldn’t come but put in the time earlier or later to have all the yew trees trimmed and the roadside cleared.

Congratulations to Andy and Sue Templeman for reaching their 45th anniversary of looking after Frankham Farm, first for Richard and Jo Earle and now for Susan and Neil Ross. A big thank you also to Andy for all the unseen jobs he has done for the village over the years.

Ascension Day saw a very successful evening when Andre Durand”s painting depicting the resurrection over the Dorset coast was unveiled in the church, it was lovely to see the church full of people who had come to enjoy a social drink and see the painting and discuss it with the artist, those who missed out will be able to see it in a gallery in Sherborne in the autumn.

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MARATHON MAN Congratulations to Yetminster’s runner, Chris Whitlock.

Taking part in the hottest London Marathon on record, he completed the course in four hours 53 minutes.

Chris said he thoroughly enjoyed the experience although he was very tired at the end and glad of his pint in the evening! The crowd was amazing and really helped him to carry on running to the finish line.

All in a good cause: Chris raised over £2250 for Independent Age. He would like to thank everyone who has supported his fundraising efforts so far. If anyone would still like to sponsor Chris the link is: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/cwhitlock. The photo shows Chris, fresh as a daisy, at the 25-mile mark.

MONOPOLY At a Sunday lunchtime fantasy the suggestion of a Yetminster version of the Monopoly board came up, possibly to be sold as a fund-raiser. Such things do exist. For instance there is a Taunton version. There was debate about the offerings for Old Kent Road and Park Lane. But there was agreement that Go To Jail could be replaced by Join the Neighbourhood Plan Group. And there you stay until the bitter end. No Get Out Of... card from the Community (Jubilee Hall?) Chest. No payment/ miss three goes option. (See genuine update on the Neighbourhood Plan status further on.)

BIRDWATCH How heartening to hear the sound of the cuckoo again over Vecklands, having been absent for several years now. Fears about the destruction of habitat seem to be unfounded, fortunately. Similarly the arrival of house martins underscored the late spring warm weather. Quite unexpectedly the “golden pipeplovers” were back, although they were only supposed to be here for the autumn and winter months. They built an enormous nest at the crossroads with traffic lights necessary to pass. Clearly no habitat destruction there (except possibly ours).

LITTER PICK Volunteers turned out for a spring litter pick around Yetminster. The brief was to clear up rubbish from the greens and verges, and anywhere else it was found, up to the village boundaries, as marked by the “Welcome to Yetminster“ signs. Setting out in pairs, one armed with a picker and the other a black bag, each team had a designated set of roads and verges to clear. Loads and loads of rubbish were collected and our village looks a lot cleaner and tidier for it.

It was declared a very good turnout. But think about it: around 20 volunteers (see photo above) from a village population of approximately 1000. Take a pride in your village and let’s see a few more (quite a few more!) if/when an autumn pick goes ahead.

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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH NEWS

Our next fundraising event is the on Saturday Come and join us for tea and cakes, sandwiches and fruit juice, with the excitement of climbing the church tower and the view from the top! There will be a special category in the Garden Club Annual Show in August for photos taken from the top, and a treasure hunt in the churchyard for the under-tenyear-olds. Tower entry is free, and there will be a small charge for tea.

On , at 11am, the Reverend Tony Gilbert will be leading a , celebrating his 31 years as a priest. Do please come and join in!

Looking ahead to we are excited to have the giving a concert at St Andrews, starting at 7.30pm. This is sure to be a sell out event so please get your tickets early, on sale at ÂŁ10 each, from The Pub, The Gallery and the Spar Shop. Also on sale at the Tourist information office in Sherborne.

Enjoy the Summer!

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JANE ROBOTHAM’S RETIREMENT PARTY FROM LEADING THE ST ANDREW’S SINGERS A goodly throng of clergy, churchwardens, retired and current members of St Andrew’s Singers (SAS – motto: ‘Who dares, sings’), based in Yetminster, met in the Jubilee Hall on Monday 16th April for a slap-up supper, beautifully prepared and served by Sarah Hedin of the Gallery, to celebrate Jane’s 11 years as leader of the choir.

She took over a functioning church choir (a rare thing these days) from Patrick Moule who with a few stalwart original members 15 years earlier had started off singing confidently and rhythmically to lead the hymns but who had soon got the bit between their teeth and learned to sing in harmony and then to add suitable anthems and motets to the worship. But this was very much an amateur effort and with the arrival of Jane, teaching music at Leweston, a professional was able to take over. With her lovely voice and keyboard skills and supported by Harvey, Esther and Oliver, she took the choir to new heights and branched out into secular entertainment – the variety shows in the Jubilee Hall were packed out and great was the ingenuity, humour and sheer hard and skilful work that went into them. A new departure was having a community Christmas carol service in the Hall, which attracted a wide range and good number of people.

Now Jane has found that she has too many commitments and leading the choir is one of those she has had to shed. She was most warmly thanked by Tony Gilbert, the Team Rector, and various choir members and she was then delighted (or was it shocked?) by a spoof choir practice, complete with warm up, and performance of a serious and beautiful anthem which seemed to have gained some words which the composer would not have recognized. In a brief word of thanks Jane said that her time as choir leader had always been fun – if music making was not fun then she wasn’t interested – and thanked everyone for the support she had enjoyed. Jane was given a voucher and a bouquet by the choir members.

The choir will keep going at a lower level of activity until a firm plan for continuation can be made and indeed already it has functioned at two “Choir Sunday” services.

Such a body makes such a valuable contribution to worship and gives such a good musical experience to its members that there is a determination to keep going; though there are not many people with Jane’s musicality, practical ability and sheer enthusiasm about.

New members will continue to be welcome – contact Simon Eadon on s.eadon@btinternet.com

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CHAIRMAN'S BLOG Evening All, a really big thank you to all the people who turned up on 14th April for the BIG VILLAGE CLEAN – it was a lovely Spring day and obviously needed doing, judging from the aftermath. There was a scarily large number of bags of rubbish - even the signs got a clean. Very grateful thanks again to all The good news is, we hope to turn it into a bi-annual event with another one in October.

I guess the weather won’t be so nice but the tea and biscuits afterwards will be excellent.

Plans for this year’s YETMINSTER FAIR are well advanced now, see p 47. Barbara and the committee are grateful to all the wonderful volunteers but always need a lot of help in the few days before the Fair and on the day itself for marshalling, so if you have a couple of hours to spare around 14th July, just let us know (872846). You’ll be helping to continue the tradition of our Fair that has been going on since 1300 !

Don’t forget DORSET WASTE PARTNERSHIP are coming to give a demonstration of plastics recycling at COFFEE‘N’CAKE in the Jubilee Hall on Wednesday 6th June at 10am. We need to

keep plastics at the top of the environmental agenda and this event should help us understand what plastics can and can’t be recycled. There was some good news recently, some of the major supermarkets are beginning to look at the amount of plastic used in food packaging, which certainly forms the bulk of stuff that goes into my black bin.

Do come along, and enjoy the coffee and the strawberry scones as well As I’m writing this, I think finally the roads have finished being dug up and/or closed (at least for the moment). Thank goodness ! But ….. a hedge has now been removed along the site of the new development in Thornford Road. Trying to find out from Highways what it is about as the Parish Council weren’t consulted (which is about par for the course).

TIMELY WARNING We've had reports of doorstep sellers in the village again. It would be good if everyone was extra vigilant, ask for ID, check it and don't allow strangers inside your house. If you feel intimidated, phone the Police straight away on 101 - they have been made aware that these operators are around again.

A welcome to all our new residents in the village and a very special welcome to Julie Simpson, the new Headteacher at St Andrew’s CE Primary School. I hope everyone will have happy memories of Yetminster in the years to come.

Speaking of St Andrew’s (church), we went to a marvellous concert last Saturday. The church was almost full and we had an enjoyable time with talented musicians and singers from Leweston School. The concert was part of the fundraising events for the church restoration. All these events have been wonderful, do come along as often as you can to support the work of the PCC who have the care of the building, which after 700 or so years is showing signs of its age Best wishes, Geoff Goater wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

We are continuing to review the detail of the plan and its NEIGHBOURHOOD v a r i o u s PLAN. sections.

Once the weather is more stable our photographer will be out and about so do smile if you are appearing in a picture!

Additionally, having consulted with West Dorset District Council we are embarking on our Strategic Environmental Assessment. This is a key stage in the Neighbourhood Plan process. The initial scoping report indicated that our ideas would be acceptable to West Dorset.

However, Historic England, one of the statutory bodies that have to be consulted, subsequently indicated that they had some reservations about these. The Steering Group therefore felt that the most sensible thing to do was to “bite the bullet” and go

for a full assessment. Unfortunately, it means more time and effort, but if we don’t do this we may find the Neighbourhood Plan gets turned down at the last hurdle because, for instance, these “reservations” have not been addressed.

As well as this we continue to be keen to involve the community in the Plan and are hoping to hold an “Open Day” at the beginning of July so that we have the chance for further feedback on our progress particularly with regard to the approach we are adopting.

This is likely to be held at the school so do please look out for further information on this.

You can contact us at yetminsterplan@gmail.com and there is more information on the Plan at yrinp.net and on the Parish Website http://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk and don’t forget you can find us on Facebook – facebook.com/YRINP The Neighbourhood Plan Group

Everyone enjoyed watching the Frome Valley Morris Dancers when they visited and danced outside the White Hart recently.

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Our SUMMER QUIZ will be on Saturday 9th June at 7.30 in the Jubilee Hall, and any remaining tickets can now be bought in the Spar shop at ÂŁ5 per person, with a maximum of 6 per team.

As usual it will be a light-hearted affair set by Simon, Harvey and team, and you are invited to bring your own supper and drinks.

The Jubilee Hall will be decorated over the summer, and after that we plan to organise some pictures to go on the walls. This will be in the form of an exhibition which will be regularly changed as new work becomes available, and we would like anyone who

has either photos or artwork that they would like considered to contact us.

The format will be A3, either landscape or portrait, so any photographic images should have enough pixels to reproduce well at this size. Artwork will be copied by us and the original returned to you.

Please email us for more details, preferably including a sample of your image.

If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to get information about our events, and an opportunity to reserve tickets in advance, please email us: ycp873@gmail.com.

We are now in a position to offer grants to local organisations, so if you have a project which would benefit from extra funds please email us with the details. This year we have already made donations to the Guides, the Scouts and the Bowls Club. We are also planning to help with the cost of some new chairs for the hall, the refurbishing of the phone box, and the purchase of a new speed camera. By supporting our events you will allow us to continue to help with worthwhile local projects.

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NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT

ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH The idea of setting up a “Friends” of the church scheme was recently approved by the PCC. To start the ball rolling an explanatory letter has been distributed to every household outlining ideas and gauging interest & support. Ideas on setting up a ‘FRIENDS SCHEME’ to support the preservation and enhancement of the church were discussed at ST MICHAEL’S APCM on the 16th April and further details will follow. In the meantime should you wish information about this initiative please contact John Bingham on john.jbt@btinternet.com

Entrance £5.00 per person including tea & cake. (Proceeds to St Michael’s Church) Follow signs from the A352 and the Yetminster road.

WEEKEND OF 7/8TH JULY CHORAL CONCERT by Kathy Smyth & the Trinity Entertainers The concert will begin at 7:30pm on Saturday 7th July in St Michael’s Church. The admission price of £10 will include a glass of wine/soft drink plus nibbles. Final details will feature in the July issue.

VILLAGE TEA PARTY From 2:00pm on Sunday 8th July in the Church & Grounds.

Building on our friendly format of sharing refreshments to the laid back accompaniment of the Wriggle Valley Jazz Band, this year will see

FUNDRAISING EVENTS Planning and preparations are well in hand for a busy summer of events at Beer Hackett - to help raise funds for our parish church. Some dates for your diary: OPEN GARDEN WITH TEA Sunday 17th June -2.30 to 5.30pm Courtesy of Mr. & Mrs. Johnsen Come and enjoy the arboretum, wildflower meadow, woodland walks and cottage garden at Manor Farm, Knighton DT9 6QU –(just outside Beer Hackett) Next magazine is DOUBLE ISSUE JULY/AUGUST 2018, 12th JUNE for news, views & previews please

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the introduction of new activities and competitions especially for families and children.

NB. THE CHURCH SERVICE on Sunday 8th. July at 9.30am will have a ‘COMMON WORSHIP FOR ALL’ theme aimed at families & linked to the weekend’s celebrations.

BEER HACKETT TO BATCOMBE BICYCLE POINT TO POINT Saturday 11th August A feat of skill, speed, stamina and hopefully map reading!

Entrance fee £10.00 (Proceeds to St Michael’s Church) Further details to follow in the July issue.

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WANDERING WINDS WANDER AWAY

As I write this in April, in preparation for this issue, the primroses are giving way to cowslips and bluebells, a sight I will miss after fifteen years living in Knighton, knowing that those flowers adorning the slopes above Beer Hackett, herald the warmer weather.

The last three and a half years here have been with my partner Miles Nipper, and we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to our neighbours and the wider community for their friendship and support, particularly of our musical projects. Those of you who have attended the ’ concerts will know how dear Dorset and its music scene is to us. But the Wandering Winds are now ‘wandering off’, in a move to live in North Wales at the end of July. We will take very fond memories with us.

One of last local performances will be in , come and join us - see p9.

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 7.30pm 2015

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29 Leigh WI Looking Good, Feeling Fab 7.30pm 30 Woodland Wednesday 12-3pm Y&RG Soc trip Bath & West Show

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NGS Open Gardens WVCC memorial cricket day for Tim Edwards H is for Hawk Jack Lewis, Palladwr Falconry Ferial Singers 5 Coffee morning/ Bring & Buy 6 Quiet Day in the Garden Coffee'n Cake with Dorset Waste Partnership 8 Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Tiverton 9 Leigh Open Gardens for Future Roots Chetnole Hoe Down with Boston Tea Party Bluegrass Band Car Boot Sale for Church Restoration Fund Yetminster Community Project Summer Quiz 11 Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Outing to Stavordale Priory 12 Leigh Discussion Club Trailer Ride Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society Willow sculpture demonstration Pub Quiz WVMU in Mary Sumner's footsteps part 2 15 Take Away Curry Night 16 Leigh Moviola Paddington 2 Church Tower Teas Wandering Winds Concert

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Frankham Farm, Ryme Chetnole Playing Field

11am2pm

Church of Assumption, Holnest

4pm 10.30am 10am 10am

St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster St Andrew's Church, Leigh Bembury Farm, Thornford Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

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Leigh

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Chetnole Village Hall Yetminster Sports Club

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

6-9pm 7.30pm

Vickerage Farm, East Chaldon Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm 7pm

The White Hart Eastover House, Brister End

6pm/ 7.30pm 7pm 3-6pm 7.30pm

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17 Batcombe Cream Teas Open garden with tea for St Michael's Church 20 Leigh Candle Auction Seniors Lunch Club 21 WVCC home v Cattistock Hunt 23 Sunset Café Stompers Jazz evening BBQ and Theatre of Past Delights 24 Live music with RIP IT UP 26 Pub Quiz 27 Woodland Wednesday 28 Benefice trip to Wells Cathedral 30 Batcombe Church Maintenance/ Village Café

Hilfield Friary

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Manor Farm, Beer Hackett

7.30pm 12.30pm 7.30pm 6pm 5.45pm 4-6pm 7pm 12-3pm

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Leigh Village Tea Party Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Garden party at member's garden Coffee Morning/ Bring & Buy WVCC home v Thornford Gerry Colvin Folk & Country Band in concert Choral Concert Kathy Smyth & the Trinity Entertainers Village Tea Party & Wriggle Valley Jazz Band Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society Summer garden party Leigh Discussion Club Evening boat trip to Dancing Ledge Pub Quiz Yetminster Fair Live music with Mustang Sally Church Open Weekend Church Open Weekend WVWG planning meeting Seniors Lunch Club

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Thur

19 WVCC home v Blandford Fliers

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21 Leigh Food Fair / Classic cars

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Chetnole Playing Field Leigh Village Hall

A Day with Butterflies & Moths

Hilfield Friary

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29 Inter Parish Croquet

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31 Pub Quiz

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Chetnole Fete/ Flower Show

2-4.30pm field by Chetnole Village Hall

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C&LG Club Colour in the garden without flowers Philip Gamble

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Chetnole Village Hall

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Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy

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St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Live Music TBA

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Church Farm, Hilfield

4-6pm

The White Hart

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The White Hart

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Leigh Discussion Club BBQ Fri

10 Ball on the Green

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11 Leigh Flower Show

7/7.30pm Hermitage Village Green Leigh Village Hall

Point to Point for St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett

Beer Hackett to Batcombe

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12 Village Lunch

12.30pm

Hermitage Village Green

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14 Pub Quiz

7pm

The White Hart

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15 Seniors Lunch Club

12.30pm

The White Hart

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18 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society 2-5pm Summer Show

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

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26 Live music, Hardy & the Monuments BBQ

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The White Hart

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28 Pub Quiz

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Car Boot Sale for St Andrew's Church

9am-1pm Leigh Village Hall

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C&LGC Move & development of Bristol University Botanic Garden

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Chetnole Village Hall

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Coffee morning/ Bring & Buy

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St Andrew's Church, Leigh

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Leigh Discussion Club Late 7.30pm Flowering Lyricist Miranda Pender

Leigh Village Hall

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Pimms in the Pews Innominata recorder consort

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

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15 North Korea & Other Travels Rory McLean

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General News Wriggle Valley Players It is that time of year again where we invite you for a readthrough and audition for next year’s panto PUSS IN BOOTS which will be directed by the one in a blue/pink wig, John House and performed in late January 2019.

The story goes - Once upon a time, there was a miller who left his three sons everything he had, and it was a cat, a mill, and a donkey. It didn’t take long for them to split the inheritance. The oldest one got the mill, and the middle one got the donkey, and the youngest is crestfallen to find that all he gets is the cat. However they both go off and the cat helps his master make his fortune, only asking for a pair of boots in return.…you can imagine the shenanigans that occur along the way….you’ll have to come to the readthrough to find out more.

Join us for this and the auditions Wednesdays 13th, 20th and 27th June.

BNC

FRIENDS OF HOLNEST CHURCH HOST THE THEATRE OF PAST DELIGHTS Saturday 23rd June – 7pm at the Church of the Assumption, Holnest, Sherborne, DT9 5PU To celebrate our second anniversary, the Friends of Holnest Church are pleased to welcome the Theatre of Past Delights to perform a midsummer concert of Edwardian songs and monologues - all in period costume. A barbeque will be held outside the church from 5.45pm, giving time for guests to enjoy a social occasion in the beautiful surroundings of our wildlife churchyard. Admission is free but donations in aid of the Friends are warmly welcomed. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

It’s Dorset Art Weeks again! If you haven’t managed to visit any of the artists yet, you have until . For more info have a look at last month’s coverage on pp 42/43. In Yetminster, Chetnole and Leigh there are five studios/galleries open and also John Meaker, who lives in Leigh, will be exhibiting at Abbotsbury.We look forward to your visits!

Totnell House South, Leigh, DT9 6HT 01963 210719 . 07740 873687 plaxy.arthur@gmail.com www.plaxypots.com

Mill House, Back Lane, Chetnole, Dorset DT9 6PL 01935 872255 . 07795 153323 patrickfmoule@yahoo.co.uk www.annboyden.com www.beegrantpeterkin.co.uk www.melitafrancesmoule.co.uk Sixteen artists including Di GrattanCooper, Ann Boyden, Bee Grant Peterkin, Melita Frances Moule and Lucinda Thomson. Unusual studio in 18C flour mill. Group tutored by John Meaker.

Di Grattan-Cooper

Magnolia House, Totnell, Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6HT andydenham@aol.com Paintings in egg tempera and fused glass work. Also some mixed media pieces.

High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6LF yetminstergallery@gmail.com www.yetminstergallery.co.uk Works by Hannah Judge, Erica Fairhurst, Carla Taylor, Kim Pragnell, Lyn Constable Maxwell and Jacqueline Milton.

“On the Boyle” café.

‘Moreys’, Melbury Road, Yetminster, Dorset DT9 6LX 01935 873888 07901 734330 pearlgatehouse@yahoo.com www.pearlgatehouse.co.uk

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Saturday 14th July 2018

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We have now nearly completed our plans for this year’s Fair on We will have lots of entertainment for children in the field behind the ‘ White Hart’.

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The Model Boats will be back but this time you will be able to put them through their paces yourself – wait and see. We will welcome back the Yeovil Town Crier who will open the Fair this year.

In the evening, the ‘White Hart’ will again have music in the garden which was such a success last year.

Do come along and support us. Buy a programme – they are only 50p and will be on sale at various points around the village.

Remember, this event raises money for organisations within the area so by helping us you are helping yourselves.

50 club MAY 2018 DRAW 1st £50 No. 35 Mrs. M. Squires 2nd £30 No. 2 Mr. A. Reek 3rd £20 No. 49 Mr. F. Jesney

The Association raises money for local organisations and is non-profit making and run entirely with voluntary support

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WRIGGLE VALLEY RISING STARS Former St Andrew’s Primary School student Samantha Cooke (aged 14) qualified as the SOUTHWEST CHAMPION IN THE OVER 14’S GROUP IN TUMBLING at a Regional Southwest Schools competition held at The Gryphon School in March 2018. Samantha had to complete three tumble runs at the Competition:1st run involves a front somersault, round off, flick, flick tuck back.

2nd run involves front somersault, round off, flick, flick, half turn and 3rd run involves front somersault, round off, flick flick, straight back.

Having completed all three runs successfully she finished in a very respectable 4th PLACE IN THE UK AT THE NATIONAL SCHOOLS TUMBLING FINALS held in Stoke on Trent on the 5th May 2018.

Samantha has had a busy season with her Tumbling. In February she placed 2nd in the Southwest prelims, qualifying for the Regional English Silver Championships to be held in Telford in May 2018 and in March Samantha placed 2nd to qualify for a place on the Southwest Tumbling

squad and will be competing at the Tumbling Regional Final at Birmingham Arena in June 2018. If she places within the top eight in these competitions she will qualify for the National Finals later in the year.

Samantha started Gymnastics when she was seven and has gone from strength to strength. She started off doing Acro Gymnastics and was a top in a mixed pair doing moves like tuck back to hands!!! Recently Samantha took the decision to concentrate on her tumbling and trains twice a week at GryphonWest Gymnastics Club.

Becki Cooke Well done Sam, the Wriggle Valley is very proud of your achievements - Ed

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Hi All - We just wanted to let you know what we have been up to so far this term and what we have coming up!

Firstly the PTFA would like to welcome Julie Simpson as new head to the school, along with her two beautiful dogs Honey and Florence.

This term we have been looking at raising money to pay for the school playground to have new markings like hop-scotch and snakes and ladders sect.

The current ones are extremely old and desperately need updating. We are hoping to hold a sponsored bounce when we come back in September to help towards this and use any extra money to supply KS1 with new reading books.

We are extremely excited to be having an entertainment night with "NUTTY NOAH" next month at Leigh Village Hall.

All details about the event see poster. We hope to see you all there.

Cher Baker, PTFA Chair

YEAR 6 CURRY NIGHT The Year 6 pupils of St. Andrews School,Yetminster who are leaving this summer are doing a TAKE-AWAY CURRY NIGHT on Friday 15th June with orders in to the school office by Friday 8th June. There will be two servings, one at 6pm and the other at 7.30pm. It is to raise money towards a farewell party. Look out for a leaflet coming through your door or the order forms are available from the School office. Any enquires please feel free to call Carol Attwell 07815008796 wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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– starting A recent survey done in Finland indicates that to feel happier, healthier and more creative, to lower your blood pressure and improve your wellbeing, you should spend at the least five hours per week outside in the natural environment.

So, in March and April we trialled Fresh Air Friday where adults came to Pogles Wood on Friday mornings. They could walk, jog, saw logs, do things in the growing area, write, draw, make things or just sit quietly and think. Some people just drank tea and coffee and chatted to their friends! Others just marvelled at the snow, rain and mud. The next series of sessions starts on There is a small charge of £5 per session.

– As usual we will run on every Wednesday throughout July and August. The sessions run from and start with us all eating our picnic lunches. (Tea coffee etc. available).

6 –8 July 2018 Our volunteers’ family camping weekend is always a fabulous chance to spend time in the open air, to get some jobs done, cook, eat, chat and sit gazing into the fire under the beautiful stars.

Come for one night or two. We have tents available to borrow if you do not have one of your own BUT places are th

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limited so please get in touch for more details and to book your space.

1 Anyone over eight can come and start or continue their award. £12 per day. 1 . Please email for more details about this environmental award.

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Unaccompanied children: £15 full day or £7.50 half day. Email or download a booking form from our website. Please let me know as soon as you can so I can make sure we have enough adult helpers. th

It is sad to be talking about going back to school before anyone has even broken up, but we will be running a Wild School to get in the mood for going back to school with some ” and bit of cooking as well as lots of other outdoor fun! 10am–3pm. Age 5 – 10, £15 full day or £7.50 half day. Please book as soon as you can.

- We are taking bookings for birthday parties for children and adults, please email with any enquiries.

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

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CHETNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR SPRING CONCERT What superb performances were given by our very own CHETNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR so ably lead by Ian Lingwood!

The audiences was treated to two amazing performances from an ever-growing repertoire of music that is diverse in content, background and period. This year Ian had chosen to set the choir the challenge of learning and mastering a number of more difficult pieces not least the piece Adiemus by Karl Jenkins; judging by the applause from the audiences, he was right to set this challenge. In addition the choir performed such diverse pieces as Skyfall by Adele, Fix You by Coldplay as well as Plaisir D’Amour, a charming French song, Over the Rainbow and other well-known pieces.

The performance of Bohemian Rhapsody in a five part arrangement supported by recorder and electric guitar played by Ben was greeted with an enthusiastic round of applause, which closed the first half and tantalised the audience for what was to come in the second half! The performances closed with an rousing rendition of Barbara Ann by The Beach Boys.

The entire evening and the following afternoon rang out with the joy and enthusiasm for singing and music that Ian, and Sally, bring to the choir. A community event that shows the depth and breadth of commitment, talent, raw enthusiasm and real pleasure spent with others.

Thank you to those who came and supported their Community Choir and were perhaps inspired to come along and join us on Thursday evenings at 7.30pm in Chetnole Village Hall; we start again on Thursday 5th July. For those who missed this momentous occasion, highlights of the concert will be on the Choir website shortly and perhaps next time we’ll see you there. Michele Aldhouse

Choir Leader: Ian Lingwood www.chetnolecommunitychoir.co.uk

e: ianlingwood@hotmail.com

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GENERAL EVENTS GENERAL NEWS

PÉTANQUE CLUB Just to remind you that the new Chetnole Chuckers pétanque season is now underway. We have our regular club games on Sundays from 3:00 pm and on Wednesdays from 5:00 pm - why not join us at one of these sessions just to try it? We play in the far corner of the Chetnole Playing Field, just past the swings.

YETMINSTER

Dear Readers As you may have heard, the Yetminster Sports Club is now under “New management”. They plan to open this weekend, subject to the signing of the lease.

The organisers behind this bold venture are Michael and Gemma Lee and Georgeriades Farrell. Let us wish them the best of luck and they will need our backing and participation.

The Tennis and Croquet section will continue to serve and volley, to croquet and roquet and look forward to a sunny summer.

Tennis is not just played over the Wimbledon fortnight. Many in the club play throughout the year. Membership for a family is only £50 a year and £25 for an individual.

The Croquet subscription is £116 for a family membership or £60 as an individual.

Nobody takes it too seriously - we have spare boules for those who want to give it a go. No experience is necessary and we are sure you will find it fun.

For more information, please phone (01935) 872996.

Ian Wood This may appear costly but if you are a regular player through the summer this equates to £3 a session which is similar to table tennis, Tai Chi, Yoga, Pilates or Short Mat Bowls.

The subscription includes the cost of a weekly mowing of the lawns and a percentage towards the Sports Club.

The croquet section meet on a Wednesday and Friday afternoon at 3.00 pm and will welcome anyone interested to a free session on a Wednesday afternoon in June. No equipment needed, just your enthusiasm! To those of you who have watched and wondered: why not give it a go?

Give me, Julian Turnbull a call on 01935 873 846 or John Strover on 01935 872 437 Next month I shall have details of THE INTER- CLUB COMPETITION and a combined villages team to take on the Yetminster Croquet Club Julian Turnbull wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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SCHOOL NEWS GENERAL EVENTS

NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

..AND SO WE SAY FAREWELL… …to Mrs Julie Hardy - teaching assistant and support teacher extraordinaire who has taught over 450 children in her 18 years at the school. She will be greatly missed by staff, children, parents and governors alike. We wish you well in retirement and enjoy being out and about with husband Chris, and boys Sam and Rob, who also went to St Andrew’s but are now in their twenties.

“I started at St Andrew's way back in March 2000. There have been many changes since then, I've seen lots of staff come and go and even more children (my own included) I'm even now seeing children of past pupils starting school (see photo of Cher,

who Julie taught and now her children too).

In 2003 our then head, Steve Williams, asked if I would like to move from working in year 6 to working with the Reception class (quite a leap!) I decided to give it a go and I've never looked back. I have been so very lucky to work with the wonderful and talented Mrs Fiona Payne. She has always made my job as teaching assistant really easy. I could not have wished for a better colleague or friend.

So after 18 years in a job I have loved, surrounded by brilliant children, I have decided it is time to make a change. I'm very sad to be leaving but I'm also really excited to be moving on to the next phase in my life and to spending more time with my family.

I want to say a huge thank you to all the staff, children and families of St Andrew's and to wish you lots of luck for the future.

All the best, Julie Hardy xx”

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CHURCH NEWS

Our Church Communities NEWS FROM THE THREE VALLEYS’ TEAM It’s quite amazing how reading a short article can suddenly turn the light switch on and things become clear and fall into place. This happened to me after reading the clergy piece in the May issue of written by Revd Jonathan Still, the Vicar of Cerne Abbas. In addition to the work in the parishes, he has passed his Admiralty Interview Board to become a Reserve Naval Chaplain and so he is now an Officer Cadet at the tender age of 58! He is to spend eight weeks of his summer holiday undergoing Officer Training at Dartmouth.

Believe me, Jonathan has my greatest admiration.

Good luck and our prayers will go with you!!

Since Liz and myself came to The Three Valleys Benefice just over three years ago now, I have been involved in rural chaplaincy. This work is totally separate from my parish work, but in my view compliments it. As many of you know the opportunity to work with farmers and rural folk in their environs really fires me up. This is what Chaplaincy in rural areas does. I can be talking to a farmer in market in Salisbury about a bereavement one minute, then talking to another about the lack of rural payments. Then I can be in a tiny hamlet in the Deanery talking to a retired couple about the lack of facilities in the village and how the church might help. My work as a chaplain is to say the least, varied. And so that work continues - work that I feel is very

This term we are studying Jesus' appearances post Resurrection, then Ascension Day, Pentecost and the Trinity. We hope to make all these topics easy to understand and we follow the story with some fun crafts.

much ‘God led’ - work that Our Lord himself calls me to do.

However, following an e mail and subsequent conversation with Bishop Nicholas in Salisbury, he has offered me the additional post of Rural Officer for Dorset. This is taking over from Revd Jean Coates who many of you will know. This was precisely the post I had in Wales and now to return to it is a huge privilege indeed. It means in simple terms that I have Diocesan responsibility for representing rural and farming issues throughout the whole of Dorset. My role will be advising clergy and the senior members of the Diocese about these topics as well as speaking up for those on the edge or are disadvantaged.

However, all of this new work fits very neatly with the chaplaincy work I am already doing. The increase in work is not as much as it might seem on first examination.

But what about you I might ask? What is God calling each one of you into doing? Are you being called in some form of lay ministry, a Lay Pastoral Assistant perhaps or Lay Worship Leader? I spent around twenty years fighting God off when he first called me into ministry. Are you going to do the same? If you want to explore this further, please come and see one of the Clergy Team and we’ll talk it through. ‘Anything you can do, might I do better than that… I hear you say?

Blessings in your exploring.

Please do put in your diaries the date of Wednesday July 4th 3-4pm when we will be holding our annual Open Afternoon at St Andrew's CE Primary School., Yetminster when you can come and see what we have been up to over this past year and the children will be performing, amongst other things, a short play. There will be refreshments. This is an Open invitation to all parents and friends of The Wednesday Club.

The term ends on Wednesday 11th July with the Summer Party, a thank you to all the children for their hard work and attendance.

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Our Church Communities Now that summer is here, why not join us for a lovely day out to Wells Cathedral? Set in the smallest city in England, the cathedral is the earliest to be built in the Gothic style. As well as its iconic and breathtaking west front, the cathedral boasts the famous Wells Clock (considered to be the oldest clock mechanism in the UK), the Octagonal Chapter House, the Jesse Window (one of the finest examples of medieval stained glass in Europe), one of only four chained libraries in the UK, and the Vicar’s Close, the only complete medieval street left in England.

Our day begins with a guided tour of the cathedral and then in the afternoon you have the option to explore the Bishop’s Palace and 14 acres of outstanding RHS Partner gardens to explore;This has been home to the Bishops of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. For further information pick up a pink form from your village church or phone Sheila on 01935 873354 or Jane on 01935 872987 or e-mail rsanywhere@hotmail.com or threevalleyscurate@yahoo.com

Bee Grant Peterkin

Di Grattan- Cooper

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NEWS FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH

Methodist Church, Yetminster

As I write this article for the June magazine we are preparing to celebrate our 169th Church Anniversary, and we shall soon be meeting to discuss events for our 170th year. Before we begin to look forward, let us briefly look backwards and recall some of the events of the past and see how God has called and blessed so many people to do his work – not only within the building, but throughout the village and neighbourhood.

According to a book entitled “Methodism in Dorset”, it was in 1844 that Rev Alexander Puddicombe, a Methodist minister based in Yeovil, felt the need of some Weslyan witness in this area. Mentioning this to several people, he was strongly advised not to proceed with the idea. But he was resolute and set up a meeting on Saturday evenings when they would teach and preach God’s word. It is believed they met in a small cottage in Brister End. Things went from strength to strength and ultimately in 1849 this chapel was built for the sum of £200.

Such was the success of the initial work that chapels were also built in Thornford, Long Burton, Glanvilles Wootton and Leigh within a few years.

Things did not go down well in some families and it is recorded that a Thomas Hayward was thrown out of his home when his parents realised that he was attending the Methodist Chapel. Thomas went on to become a local preacher for 56 years and became very influential in the area. Some of you may remember between the years 1940 – 1970, the families of the Hilliers, the Doddrels, the Hamblins and the Yeatmans who did so much to further the work of the Chapel.

Of course, in recent years there have been lots of changes (as in most churches) but despite all the many ups and downs, the importance of worship and the necessary spreading of God’s Word is still devoutly carried on. With the modernisation and decorating of our premises, it still continues to be a pleasant place to worship and meet friends. No one rushes away after service but stay to share fellowship, and of course a cup of coffee and biscuits. We certainly are not a “closed shop”, and membership does not come into it.

It would be wrong to close without thanking so many people in the village – including the Village Fair – for their support over the years. Above all, of course, we thank God for all His blessings we have received and for His guidance over the 170 years. Long may it continue…

We look forward to meeting you.

Cliff Harris

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CHURCH SERVICES

Our Church Communities Three Valleys Team Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG 01935 872600

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

Team Vicars Richard Kirlew richard.kirlew@btinternet.com

@RuralChaplain

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

Team Rector: Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE 01935 873044 rector3valleys@gmail.com

01963 23570 John Summers threevalleyscurate@yahoo.com

Jubilee Hall Yetminster ENQUIRES: Three Valleys Benefice Office, 1935 872600 3valleysoffice@gmail.com

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. Email: sherbornerc@prcdtr.org.uk website:

HELPING HANDS 01935 872921

sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

Yetminster Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev Mike John 24 Harbin Close, Yeovil BA21 5FS Tel: 01935 415837 email: revsup@gmail.com Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Marilyn Harris Tel:

01935 864232 Treasurer: Alec Reek, 17 Bucklers Mead, Yetminster.

Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690 All services begin at 10:30am followed by coffee.

Sundays:

Tuesday to Saturday

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

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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local services For complete list see:

SUNDAY JUNE 2018

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TRINITY 1

TRINITY 2

TRINITY 3

TRINITY 4

BATCOMBE

10.15am CW Holy Communion

BEER HACKETT

9.30am BCP Matins and Holy Communion

BRADFORD ABBAS

11 am CW 11am CW Holy Communion Morning Service

CHETNOLE

11.30am CW 8am BCP Morning Prayer Holy Communion followed by lunch

HERMITAGE

6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

HILFIELD FRIARY

4pm Taizé

LEIGH

6pm BCP Evensong

8am BCP Holy Communion

10.15am CW Morning Prayer

9.30am CW Holy Communion

RYME INTRINSECA

10.15am CW Morning Prayer

6.30pm BCP Evensong

THORNFORD

9.30am Family Service 6pm BCP Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Service

YETMINSTER

11am CW 9.30am CW Holy Morning Prayer Communion and Holy Baptism

8am BCP Holy Communion 11am CW Family Communion

9.30am CW Choral Holy Communion

11am CW FESTIVAL BENEFICE HOLY COMMUNION followed by LUNCH IN THE JUBILEE HALL

CW Common Worship BCP Book of Common Prayer

Extra and Week Day Services June Monday

Every

6pm

Compline

YETMINSTER

Tuesday Thursday

1st in month 1st in month

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CLUB NEWS

Club News FRIENDLY PETANQUE MATCH, CHETNOLE CHUCKERS v. SHERBORNE

Fourteen members attended the friendly match against Sherborne U3A at Tinneys Lane community centre on a rather chilly afternoon on 9th May. It was the first time we had played on Sherborne's new, purposebuilt Petanque terrai and we found each of the three pistes different and somewhat challenging, but playable with practice. We held our own to achieve an honourable 6 all draw Sherborne were ready to claim a victory on total points scored, but agreed that a draw was a fair reflection of play.The tea, coffee and excellent nibbles and cake at half time, were much appreciated by all.

Thank you to all who attended to play and support, and hope those members who were unable to participate will be able to make it next time.

Sherborne have been invited to Chetnole for a return match later in the summer, on a date to be arranged.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB Stumperies, Ferns and Shady Friends May’s guest speaker was Andrew Tolman, with a fascinating talk about stumperies. Now with his own horticultural business based in the West Country, Andrew was previously Senior Gardener for the Prince of Wales at Highgrove where he also cared for the Stumpery.

We discovered that the first in Britain was made at Biddulph Grange in 1856 and became popular in Victorian gardens to display ferns. The up-ended stumps are arranged in a shady area, then back filled with soil for shade loving plants. The appearance of this type of garden feature can be quite extraordinary and reminiscent of strange creatures. The best trees for stumperies are oak and chestnut, taking forty to fifty years for the ‘flesh wood’ to disappear.

Andrew’s passion for stumperies was evident throughout, explaining their beauty in winter when “a low sun can create dramatic shadows” and suggesting many plants to soften the stumps throughout most of the year. In essence, these are ferns, foxgloves, euphorbias and many plants enjoying dappled shade. Trees such as Betula albosinensis, Cercidiphum japonicum and tree ferns were also recommended.

Regarding colour

combinations the yellow David Howard dahlia looks pleasant against silver wood and wet, black stumps provide a dramatic backdrop for Hydrangea Paniculata Grandiflora. For Hosta fans ‘June’ was recommended as being slug resistant.

If you imagine that you would need considerable acreage before making a stumpery, think again. Andrew showed a small area, six feet by three feet, by a front door which had been successfully transformed. If you feel inspired to see stumperies for yourself, the following have been recommended: Picton Castle Gardens, Pembrokeshire, Ashwood Nurseries in the West Midlands, Stone Lane Gardens near Castle Drogo in Devon and Golder’s Hill Stumpery in London, which attracts 10,000 visitors during the summer! For the future, the Woodchester Cauldron is a stumpery currently under development which also has water features.

The next Garden Club meeting is on Monday 6th August at 7.30pm, at Chetnole Village hall, with a talk on ‘COLOUR IN THE GARDEN WITHOUT FLOWERS’. Visitors, £3 and new members are warmly welcomed.

Rose Roberts

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CLUB NEWS

Visit to Exeter The visit to Exeter took us on guided tours of two locations: Tuckers Hall and the Cathedral. If you have not visited Tuckers Hall then you have missed a treat; and the cathedral is full of interesting surprises when you have excellent guides, as we did, to point things out.

Tuckers Hall Built in 1471 on four acres of land it began life as a chapel for the Guild of Weavers, Fullers and Shearmen and had a magnificent wagon roof. With the Reformation, all church regalia were removed and the wonderful roof was plastered over until 1901.

The cloth industry brought enormous wealth to Exeter. The river enabled access to international markets and around 1670 the city was the third richest in the country.

Exeter cloth accounted for 25% of exports.

However this prosperity did not last. By the late 18th century the industrial revolution and steam power requiring coal made production cheaper in the North, and wars in North America and continental Europe cut off access to vital markets.

Workers in cloth production belonged to the Livery which had a Court composed of those in the trade who owned a business.

The Guild was founded in the 12th/13th century. With the decline in the wool trade

Exeter Cathedral numbers in the Guild dwindled. Today, thanks to widening its membership to include the local business community, the Court can continue its traditions, not least supporting several worthy charities.

Exeter Cathedral In the early 900s the Bishop of Salisbury created a see for Devon and Cornwall.

Construction on the present building, dedicated to St Peter, began in 1114 and was completed by about 1369. As there is no central tower, it has the longest stretch of roof of any cathedral in the world, with a height of 66ft and length of 300ft. It is the only cathedral in the country to have a minstrels' gallery. Unusually, there is a tower on each transept, both of which contain bells. The large clock in the north transept, a full set of misericords dating to 1260, the oak canopy over the Bishop's Throne (Cathedra) are just some of the magnificent features of this wonderful building. Never being a monastic foundation, these beautiful pieces, and many more, survived the Reformation.

Outings: There are still some spaces on the visit to the Russell Cotes Museum, Bournemouth and Breamore House, Fordingbridge in July. Details from, and bookings to, Elizabeth Jubb on 01935 873397.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY John Coleman, known to many as Ikon John, brought a stunning collection of his icons to the Jubilee Hall in Yetminster , for our May meeting. John is well known for his work locally and can often be seen at work in Sherborne Abbey. But while he and his images may seem familiar, the story he told of the origins of iconography was enlightening and, for most us, were quite new.

Icons go back to the earliest days of the Christian church and were initially developed by Coptic Christians in Egypt. They adapted the ancient Egyptian style of wall painting to tell stories from the bible and because their audience could not read, a series of symbols was developed to help the viewer interpret the story.

This explains why Mary always has a star on her forehead, St Peter carries keys and St Tryphon, the patron saint of gardens and gardeners, a rose. It also explains the origin of the word ‘iconography’, which comes from the Greek for pictures and writing. This means, said John, that icons are always ‘written’ not ‘painted’. Interestingly the word still used by Coptic Christians in Ethiopia for icons is the origin of our word cartoon – pictures that tell a story.

In order to be able to carry their images with them, the paintings were written on wooden panels. This art form was widely adopted in the early church and was to become the principle art form of the eastern Christian churches, which explains why all the saints represented in icons come from this religious tradition. Iconography does not record the saints of the Western church, St Francis being a prime example.

So how did John become an iconographer? It all started by accident, he explained, when someone asked him, already a prolific amateur artist, to copy an icon. That shouldn’t be too difficult, he thought. But it turned into a very long journey which took him to the masters, Russian and Greek iconographers, and even out to visit Coptic practitioners in Ethiopia.

This journey was essential, he told us, because authenticity is absolutely vital, not just in crafting images that meet every prescribed detail, but in the use of the materials that produce the vibrant colours we associate with icons. Even today John is using elements such as lapis lazuli, malachite and cadmium to produce his colours and, of course, the gold leaf that sings out from his icons.

John’s work is much sought after and can be seen in over 200 churches. One of John’s miniature icons of St Philip was presented to the Queen when she visited Sherborne as part of her Diamond Jubilee tour in 2013 and in 2016 John , a keen bell ringer who knows Yetminster’s St Andrews Church well, donated an icon of St Andrew to the church which hangs in the belfry.

OUR MEETING IN JUNE Tuesday 12th June at 7.30pm KIM CRESWELL, A WILLOW SCULPTRESS, will be giving us a demonstration of how you work with willow and an insight into what can be achieved.

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LEIGH SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB We held our annual ‘in house’ competition recently which most of the members took part in. We started in January with the singles matches and every week we had a couple of knockout matches on one mat whilst the normal club games were played on the other two mats.

Names were put in a hat for the doubles so that your partner was a matter of luck and the games followed the same pattern as the singles matches.

On 23rd April the finalists were as follows.

Singles: Gordon Lewis and Alan Baker Doubles: Sandy Burton and Ron Carter v Ron Buckland and Barbara Waine The usual Club games were suspended whilst the members watched the matches which proved to be tense and exciting.

Gordon and Alan were neck and neck until the very end and then Alan Baker won by one point.

The Doubles were equally exciting and Sandy Burton and Ron Carter beat Ron Buckland and Barbara Waine by two points, another very close win.

THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS' UNION We supported the Marriage Preparation Day in Yetminster at the end of March with tea and cakes which hopefully the young couples enjoyed!

Refreshments were provided in the shape of prosecco and nibbles and Vouchers for Vineyards in Sherborne were given to the winners and runners up as well as a trophy which they get to keep for a year.

We are a very friendly and active club though we don’t belong to a League.

Anyone is welcome to come along and join us or to have a go and see if you enjoy the game. (morag@orchard.it) We take part in Friendly matches with other clubs and have a Social Evening once a year with silly games and lots of good food and drink.

Morag Orchard

We then hosted the monthly coffee morning in Yetminster on 2ⁿd May and raised £93 which when expenses were taken off for the Hall etc., we have £60 to go to our various charities.

So thank you to all those who came and supported us and made some delicious cakes. On 12th June we have a meeting at Margaret Shipman's home at 7pm for "IN MARY SUMNER’S FOOTSTEPS, PART 2” which is this year's theme. If you would like to join us, do contact Margaret on 872440.

Anne Reason, Mothers' Union charities

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LEIGH DISCUSSION & SOCIAL CLUB We visited Winchester on the 1st May and having arrived all went our separate ways to explore this beautiful historic city with its many attractions.

The first being the magnificent cathedral. It is one of the largest cathedrals in Europe and has the longest nave and greatest overall length of any Gothic cathedral.

During the civil war Cromwell’s men deliberately damaged artefacts within the cathedral including a medieval stainedglass window. After the restoration of the monarchy in 1660, the glass was gathered up and assembled randomly as a mosaic.

The crypt, which frequently floods, houses a statue by Antony Gormley, called "Sound II", a modern shrine to Saint Swithin installed in 1986. There are many famous people buried at the cathedral including Jane Austen. She lies under the floor of the north aisle of the nave, where you can still see her simple gravestone. The inscription recorded her personal virtues and stoicism but made no mention of her writing!

Gradually her fame grew and eventually a stained-glass window was installed in her memory.

The Great Hall, which is one of finest 13th century Medieval aisled halls, and once part of Winchester Castle, contains the greatest symbol of medieval mythology, King Arthur’s Round Table’ and is all that remains of the castle.

At the Winchester Discovery Centre we were fortunate to see Gerald Scarfe’s exhibition, which is on tour at the moment. His imaginative and creative works of art kept us captivated.

On reassembling to catch the bus home we all exchanged stories of where

we had been and what we had seen – a most enjoyable day.

Angela Sargent SUMMER TRIPS: CANAL TRIP (horse drawn) at Tiverton – 8th June Evening Boat Trip to Dancing Ledge – 10th July Open to non-members Please contact: Pete Betts Tel. 01935 873753 wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP

Tuesday 17th April was an evening when the Women’s Group was really glad to be able to meet in Gable Court where Boney had set a roaring fire for us. We were to be treated to a fascinating talk about the South West Guides group visit to Kenya last June, when one of our friends, Darryl, was in the visiting group.

Their arrival in Nairobi did not go smoothly with immigration officials electing to open some of the large suitcases each guider had, only to find female contents inside (much essential gifts), to the embarrassment of the officials, but on exiting the airport, they found transport too small to carry them all to their hotel and they had to leave unattended luggage behind for pick up later! Darryl did not comment on the food at the hotel but the toilets left a lot to be desired.

Darryl was able to show us many slides which showed how deprived the Kenyans were and as the group was to be at the Lion Hill school the next day, the group were looking forward to helping there.

Moving next day, they settled into a hotel and were then greeted by the head master who was disappointed that they were not men who he had hoped would help to do

such things as painting and mending. “BUT GUIDES DO” said Darryl. Women do not do such things in Kenya.

It was a very interesting week where the guides were able to lead classes, to show the children new games and to talk. The guides were constantly stared at being white but the pupils were in awe when answering a question, Darryl was asked if she knew of Manchester. And when she told them she had been to a Manchester United game, they were overwhelmed. The children were given many useful and necessary gifts from the guides, but it was sad to see, that although there was school uniform, many of the pupils had shoes, tops only, not soles, the same with the socks. The guides left feeling that so much could be done in Kenya, but they were so sad for such friendly people. Moving on for their second week they moved to the Masai Mara safari park and into various huts for resting places. They had trips to view the wild life and lots of constructive talk on the conservation being done. A fantastic week.

Back in Nairobi, they flew back to UK with various fabrics and trinkets, most have been bought because it increased the little income of families. Thank you Darryl .

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

WD/D/17/001994 19/09/2017 Replacement of cement render with lime render (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/18/000417 29/03/2018 Demolition of existing cottage & outbuildings, erection of one existing long shed & construction of 1no. replacement dwelling. (Full).

WD/D/18/000338 09/03/2018 Change of use of agricultural barn to dwelling (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

WD/D/18/000767 09/05/2018 Erection of two storey extension (Full).

WD/D/18/000838 09/05/2018 Replacement windows in single storey rear extension and rear lean to extension.

(Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/18/000869 30/04/2018 Amendment to planning permission WD/D/18/000067: Revised approved plan with living accommodation on the ground floor and the two bedrooms are on the 1st floor. The internal accommodation changes have altered the elevations which require minor adjustments to window sizes and positions. The colour of the window frames and doors wish to be changed from white UPVC to grey colour. (Non-material Amendment).

WD/D/18/000605 23/04/2018 Single storey extension (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/18/000484 11/04/2018 Erection of single storey and two storey extensions, new garage with ancillary accommodation and alterations to existing vehicular access. (Full).

WD/D/18/000836 01/05/2018 Demolition of car port, reinstatement of existing openings, interior refit including stairs and partition walls and replacement of doors and windows. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).

WD/D/18/000928 08/05/2018 Erection of rear single storey extension, front porch, installation of velux window, replacement double garage with integrated stores and construction of a

JUNE 2018 WD/D/18/000690 WD/D/18/000691 WD/D/18/000736 WD/D/18/000819

WD/D/18/000773

WD/D/18/000643

WD/D/18/000445

WD/D/18/000529

permeable hard standing area in front of proposed garage (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).

01/05/2018 Internal alterations and external works(Full & Listed Building Consent).

27/04/2018 Erection of a rear extension.

(Full).

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).

18/04/2018 Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/17/002767 (Compliance with Conditions). Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/17/002767 (Compliance with Conditions).

29/03/2018 Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

23/03/2018 Erection of rear single storey extension, front porch, attic conversion with dormer, installation of roof lights to front elevation, replacement double garage with integrated stores and construction of a permeable hard standing area in front of proposed garage ( Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).

22/03/2018 Change of use of agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and for associated operational development (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

WD/D/18/000555

19/03/2018 The construction of an agricultural storage building (Full).

WD/D/17/002384 04/12/2017 Construction of a clay lined below ground manure storage lagoon, with associated safety fence (variation of condition 4 of planning permission WD/D/17/000644) (Variation of condition).

The next Development Control Committee meeting will take place on the 21 June 2018 at 1.00pm, 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.

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Regular Meetings …

Every Mon Table tennis

Every Tue

9.30-12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

9.30-10.30am

Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

2-5pm

Leigh Village Hall

Just Gym Gymnastic class

4.15-6.30pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Table Tennis Club

10-12noon

Scout Hut, Yetminster

Yetminster Bell Ringers

7.30pm-10pm

St Andrew's Church

Topsy Turvy Toddlers

9-11.30am

St Andrew's Primary School

Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Beginners Tai Chi

10-11am

Leigh Village Hall

Beginners Pilates

1.10 - 2.10pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Kids After School Yoga (term time) 3.15 - 4.15pm

St Andrew’s School Hall

Relax & Renew Yoga

6.30 -7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Cubs (in term)

6-7.30pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

10-12 noon

Chetnole Village Hall

Morning Yoga Class

10.30-11.30am

Leigh Village Hall

Croquet Coach/Play

3pm (until Oct)

Yetminster Playing Fields

Wednesday Club (in term)

3.15 pm-4.05pm

St Andrew's Primary School

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

17:00:00

Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet

5.30pm summer only

Church Farm, Hermitage

Junior WV Players (in term)

6-7pm

Leigh Village Hall

Beavers (in term)

6-7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Scouts (in term)

7-9pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Beginners yoga

7pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

7-10pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning

Every Thur Tai Chi

Every Fri

10am

Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates

10am

Chetnole Village Hall

Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

1.30-3pm

Pear Tree Preschool

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

2-5pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

5.45-7pm

Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs)

5.45-7pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Guides

7-8.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Chetnole Community Choir

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Table Tennis

9.30-12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

3pm

Yetminster Sports Club

Croquet

3pm

Yetminster Sports Club

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

5pm

Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet Club Every Sun

(May - Oct)

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VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS REGULAR

…Events & Activities 1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1st Tue

Leigh Discussion Club (wint) Wriggle Valley MU (alt months) Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30 - 10.30pm 7pm 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall Church Hall, Yetminster Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

2nd Tues

WV Women's Group Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

7.30pm 12.15 - 3pm

Sue Footner 873610 Rest & Welcome Pub 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

2nd Wed

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes Batcombe Coffee Morning Yetminster Historical Society

10 - 12noon 11am 2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall tba Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit Chetnole & Stockwood PC

2 - 3pm

2nd Wed/alt mth

The Cross, Leigh Chetnole Village Hall

(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion

3rd Tues

Last Tues 1st Wed

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

7.30pm 7.30pm

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11am - 12noon

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Old School Gallery, Yetminster Pogles Wood nr Leigh

[not Aug & Dec]

Police Community Support Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC Friary Shop

7.30pm 2.30 - 4.30pm

By Church, Yetminster St. Andrew's Primary School The Friary, Hilfield

Wed - Sat

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

Venue contact 872342

Meadens Coffee Morning

6.30 - 8pm 10.30am

Old School Gallery, Yet

2nd Thurs

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

7.30pm

White Hart

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7-10pm

Leigh Village Hall

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