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Welcome, albeit belatedly, to a brand new year; may it be a great one for everyone in the Wriggle Valley.

Gosh we have had a lot of water raining down on us , this winter. Take a look at the article, L about how we can help to keep our valley flood free, p12.

We hope you are inspired to join a new club this year, of which we have a plethora in the Wriggle Valley, especially one that nurtures your well being as in yoga, p49; have a look at the back of the magazine at our regular events and clubs for something to tempt you, p 74. p39 There is a for you to enjoy or perhaps go and see a MOVIOLA film this month, in Leigh and in Yetminster. Thank you once again to Colin Varndell for our cover photo, he is showcasing his photographs in a widescreen digital presentation, the later in the month, p35.

What about cheering yourself up and coming to our very own local thespians’ panto, p45 I shall be indeed be going because I am actually in it this year as a bearded lady!! You may even fancy joining the Wriggle Valley Players and Juniors, it is very catharctic as well as great fun.

Have a great February.

Disclaimer: Whist every effort is made to ensure the accuracy the contents of this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any information given or claims made by our contributors and advertisers. Should you have any complaints please send them to the Chairman of the Wriggle Valley Magazine, Graham Plaice.

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ow, didn't the Crib Service go well. It was on Christmas Eve and the church was filled up. We had a small children's choir and all sang well, then many of them did a reading and also made and decorated the tree with symbols which then Tony gave an explanation. One very small girl carried baby Jesus to the crib. We then, of course, finished the afternoon off with mulled wine, mince pies and sweets. Well done to you all and to everyone who contributed in any way. We had a magnificent group of three siblings who played their instruments giving us seasonal songs before the crib service.

This is a bit belated but we were sorry to hear that Peter Hares has left Batcombe but he has only gone to Leigh so no doubt we shall see him about. We welcome Angus, Clare, Archie and Jasper

A PLEA TO ALL DRIVERS Residents of Batcombe and Hermitage are highly concerned about the increasing incidents of dangerous driving through our villages. Without visible urban speed limit signs, residents have to rely on drivers to be sensible and drive at speeds appropriate to the conditions and the type of road - unfortunately not all drivers seem to be able to do this.

to our neighbourhood and hope they soon settle in.

We will be holding a JUMBLE SALE on Saturday 2nd April in Leigh Village Hall, please start collecting items for this event.

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Although the standard urban speed limit is 30 mph, this is generally for straight roads with good visibility. Our winding, narrow lanes mean that it is not always easy to see what is ahead leaving pedestrians (particularly children), horses & their riders and animals just seconds away from potential injury or death, indeed several residents have recently lost their pets due to thoughtless drivers. Because of this simple fact, and until the Parish Council can present a formal case to the District Council, we ask that you keep your speed to 30 mph when driving through our villages and consider REDUCING IT TO 20 MPH in certain wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

areas such as the ‘Pleck’ in Batcombe. In addition, farm vehicles have increased in size and speed over the years; we ask all farmers to please ensure that their employees, and the drivers of contract vehicles working for them, drive with due care and caution on the narrow, winding roads.

As residents we need to be more vigilant and report incidents of dangerous driving, including driving too fast for the road conditions and driving whilst using a mobile phone. if you are concerned about any driver the best action is to make a note of the vehicle’s number plate and report the driver directly to the police by calling 101.

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Happy New Year and now that we are all on diets may it be a healthy one as well.

If, like the Tebbatt household, you spent most of the festive season on the M5 and are in need of a bit of peace and quiet well you are out of luck as it is all go with the JAZZ CAFÉ on the 13th Feb when the Red Hot Syncopators will be warming us up nicely now we actually have some seasonal weather.

I hope you topped up your oil tanks but if you forgot then the next OIL GROUP DELIVERY will be on 1st March - call John on 01935 872973 to book yours. Don't forget the CHETNOLE LOG GROUP either Nigel Bray has information on this and can be reached on 01935 872233.

Many of us knew Beaver Phillips of Hamlet who Joyce Bailey very sadly lost before Christmas. She has sent us a few words about him and a cracking photograph which just sums him up completely, it is fabulous. Sending our love to you Joyce and we will miss seeing him in the village and the pub.

We wish Stan Darley a speedy recovery from his scary lift to hospital in the Air Ambulance at Christmas and Gudrun and Michael Tweedy would like to say another big thank you for all the support and thoughts they have received since Michael has been poorly. We send them our love as Michael comes back home to Chetnole from his spell in hospital. We are also pleased to hear Sally Lingwood is on the mend too.

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Sue Morgan points out that as there are regular flood warnings for the Wriggle at Chetnole (see article on p12 and surrounding roads are now very wet would those of you with 4X4 vehicles who could be approached to help in an emergency only to get people in and out of the village kindly e-mail her at rsm182@talktalk.net so she can circulate a list of contact numbers.

Welcome back to Chetnole Bev, Andy and Mallie Welch to Little Willow, Neals Lane - nice to have you back again!

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Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall

Joyce and Family would like to thank you all for your support, words of sympathy and attendance at Beaver's service. I thank you also for your kind-hearted cards, flowers and donations for Myeloma UK following his recent death. Thank you all for being so supportive, this helped during this sad time.Beaver was well known in the village and probably as one of its characters! We had a lot of fun together and he will be very much missed by his family and me and also by the many friends he made over the years. Thank you all,

THE CHETNOLE FLOWER SHOW PHOTOGRAPH from 1981 pictured on page 57 of the Christmas 2015 issue has attracted a lot of interest. Sheila Gough, ex Chetnole resident writes “ It is a photo of the Yetties with Doreen Gisborne, Harry Rye (Hamlet), Anne Corey, Rosemary Burden and Yvonne Cull (standing). Yvonne lived in Chetnole for over 50 years and was Chairman of the WI for many years. She now lives in Dorchester.”

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7.30pm Saturday 13th February with Des Bacon and the RED HOT SYNCOPATORS will be playing jazz music from the 20’s. Jazz Café 7.30pm Saturday 12th March with GUSTAV BENSEL HOT CLUB popular gipsy style and is led by Andy Williamson Jazz Café 7.30pm Saturday 16th April with HARLEM 5 playing “real traditional jazz” Jazz Café

Lyn and Stan would like to thank everyone for their overwhelming display of kindness and support following Stan's unexpected trip in the air ambulance to Dorchester Hospital. The cards, the offers of help, the expressions of concern have all touched us both and again reinforced the knowledge that we do truly live in a close knit caring community. We would also like to place on record our thanks to Dr Latham, the ambulance crew, the air ambulance crew and the cardiac team at Dorchester Hospital without whom a successful outcome could not have been achieved. Stan is now home and on the road to recovery.

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NEWS FROM ST. PETER’S CHURCH On 23rd Dec we were delighted to welcome the Chetnole Choir to St. Peter’s for our annual Carol Service.

The singing was excellent and so were the readers of all ages. The collection from a full church allowed us to donate £350 to the Samaritans.

On Christmas day we had an entertaining Family Service with lots of children involved cracking the Word Search and finding items to place on the Christmas Tree. We donated £300 to War child.

We are pleased to announce that the Planning Authority has approved our proposed tree works in the Churchyard, which includes felling and stump removal of the Thuya and crown reduction of the Elm, both of which are causing bulges and cracking of the graveyard wall. We plan to replace the Thuya with a new Elm set back from the wall.

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CHETNOLE CHUCKERS' CHRISTMAS EVENTS The Chuckers' year ended in a social vein with two annual events – the first being the club's annual, end-of- season, pre-Christmas dinner.

On 16th December, 26 pétanquers enjoyed a sumptuous feast at The Chetnole Inn, thanks to this year's organiser, John Head. Trophies were presented with congratulations to the winners of our three knockout competitions: LADIES' CHAMPION Sally Lingwood; MEN'S CHAMPION Blair Sibun; MIXED PAIRS CHAMPIONS Liz and Julian Turnbull Credit is due to the competition organiser John Fripp, whose personal skills at the herding of cats proved to be invaluable! The evening ended with a musical interlude, thanks to our very own troubador Jim Aldhouse.

The second event was on Boxing Day morning, when a total of 25 pétanquers, including children of various ages, turned out to enjoy a game at the terrain, fuelled by mulled wine, mince pies, tarts etc kindly provided by our charming and resourceful Lady Chuckers. And it did not rain!

On a more sombre note, the Chuckers were saddened by the passing in late November of a long time member, after a lengthy battle against illness. “Beaver” Phillips will be missed by all those who played with and against him. His mischievous sense of humour always guaranteed a competitive game, full of fun.

Our thoughts are with Joyce, and we look forward to seeing her back on the piste when the new season commences at the beginning of April.

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This is the rather dramatic title of a pamphlet issued by the Environment Agency in 2015, and is a guide to the legal rights and responsibilities of property owners living next to a watercourse. The pamphlet explains that a watercourse is any natural or artificial channel, above or below ground, through which water flows, such as a river, brook, beck, ditch, mill stream or culvert.

Anyone owning land or property next to a watercourse, of whatever kind, is known in law as a “riparian landowner” and that title carries certain rights and responsibilities.

What does this mean to the residents of Chetnole and Stockwood Parish? Those living alongside the Wriggle will certainly be well informed already. It may come as a surprise to some, me included, that those living alongside a ditch or culvert have similar responsibilities.

Occasionally a watercourse, especially an artificial one, running alongside, or through a piece of land, above or below the surface, may be the responsibility of a third party. If so, it should be noted in the deed of ownership.

In practical terms and in relation to the problems experienced in Chetnole due to accumulation of run-off water in our residential lanes, I interpret this to mean that riparian owners must: ● keep ditches and culverts clear of muck, hedge cuttings etc. at all times; ● enlarge a culvert/pipe if it is obviously too small in diameter and preventing floodwater from draining away as intended; ● take prompt action to remove blockages if a drainage culvert downstream of ditch “dries up”, causing a roadway or lane to flood as a result.

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The River Wriggle in spate behind the mill

currently classified into two distinct types: Main River administered by the Environment Agency. For Chetnole this means the Wriggle from Henford Mill downstream Ordinary Watercourses administered

by Local Lead Flood Authorities (LLFA’s), which is Dorset County Council.

For Chetnole this means the ditches, streams and culverts that feed into the Wriggle.

DCC Highways Department will assist in alleviating a flood problem arising due to a blocked drain, culvert or ditch. In some cases however, the riparian landowners may have to do the work themselves or pay someone to do it.

I recommend this guide to all riparian owners. It can be accessed on the Environment Agency website www.gov.uk/environment-agency Gordon Ratcliffe - Lead Flood Warden for Chetnole & Stockwood Parish

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CHRISTMAS BINGO – 28th November We all enjoyed an early ‘Christmas’ bingo at the end of November. It was lovely that so many braved the weather to come and join us for a fun evening with festive prizes. Thanks as always to Charlie and Ann. Bingo will return at Easter. Watch this space for details.

QUIZ FOR ST. MARY’S – 21st November All the tables were taken for the latest quiz at the village hall, and the teams were faced with difficult (and sometimes confusing) questions.

In a very closely run contest, ‘The Forresters’ (from Hilfield) won by the narrowest of margins (just ½ point!), from ‘Running in the Family’ (from Chetnole) with ‘Hugh and cry’ (from Yetminster) in third place. Congratulations to them, and thanks to all the teams who took part and supported this fund raiser.

CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING 3rd December Over 30 people came to our last coffee morning of the year.

Many Christmas goodies were on offer, the mulled wine proving very popular, and we enjoyed a very happy morning with friends and neighbours.

Over £300 was raised, and this will go towards the village ‘Defibrillator’ fund.

Thank you to everyone who came along.

The coffee mornings will continue – watch out for future dates.

BERTIES BIG BAND CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 12th December It seems a long time ago now but the Christmas concert with Bertie’s Big Band on 12 December was a fantastic evening.

We managed to create a bit more room on the stage at Leigh Hall for the 20 piece band who, under the direction of band

leader Bob Spiller, treated us to a wonderful evening of music including well known Christmas numbers. A particular highlight were the duets by vocalists Lucy and Simon, getting us all in the Christmas mood.

The hall looked amazing with a big “thank you” to Nicole Stanford for organising the very festive decorations.

The concert was in aid of St. Mary’s Church Hermitage, making a profit of £1400.

Thank you to everyone who helped me – Jan Pescott with the raffle, and especially Kevin and Pippa who manned the bar for the evening.

Everyone’s help and support is greatly appreciated.

MIDWINTER CHAMBER CONCERT – Saturday 13 February (Leweston School) This is a final reminder that there is a Chamber Concert to be held at Leweston School, on February 13th starting at 7.30pm. The concert is being organised

by Sir Michael Arthur, former British Ambassador to Berlin and well known concert pianist, and will feature works by Mozart, Brahms and Schubert.

Tickets are £12, which includes a glass of wine and canapes during the interval, and proceeds are to be shared between

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The tickets are available from Faith Hervey on 01963 210360 (or by email frhervey@gmail.com) and Anne Reason on 01935 873726.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES – August This is an early notification of planned activities on the village green later in the year. The likely events are a concert on Friday 5th August and a village lunch on Sunday 7th.

More details to follow in future editions of this magazine (and on the village notice boards).

65 YEARS!

Belated congratulations go to Alan and Honor Ward who celebrated their sixtyfifth wedding anniversary in September!

Alan and Honor first met in Birmingham at the University Physics

department, and were married in that city.

Initially they lived in Denmark (where Alan was working for the UK Atomic Energy Research Establishment) before moving to the Gold Coast (now Ghana) in September 1951 as university physics lecturers. They returned to the UK every second year and bought their home in Hermitage in 1954.

It remained their ‘family base’ until they returned permanently to the UK in 1986.

65 years of marriage is called a ‘Blue Sapphire’ anniversary, and this wonderful achievement was marked by a congratulatory card from Her Majesty the Queen.

FAREWELLS December saw the departure of three long-term residents of the village to pastures new.

Oliver and Sally Woodroffe, with over 20 years residency, have moved ‘over the border’ to Somerset to be closer to their family.

Diane Treasure, a resident of over 40 years, has moved to a new home in Sherborne.

We shall miss them all, and we wish them every happiness in their new homes.

HELLO We are very pleased to welcome Johnny and Becky Herbert, plus their children Tom and Penny, and cat Bella, to the village.

Johnny is a pilot with British Airways, and Becky an Occupational Therapist.

They have made the short journey from Frome St. Quintin and already have strong connections with this area. Becky’s mother lives in Leigh, and Becky has worked as a teaching assistant at the children’s school in Cerne Abbas.

It’s great to have a family with young children in the village, and we hope that they will be happy in their new home, and are able to join in with many of the village activities.

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HIGH STOY PARISH COUNCIL Council Meeting Tuesday 1st December DANGEROUS HIGHWAYS Cllrs Penfold and Bevan meet with Highways and Oliver Letwin to discuss the dangerous junction on to the A37 at Evershot/Batcombe and the crossroads at Holnest Park. Re A37: Highways have contacted the landowner about removing the over-hanging trees and will look into moving the road sign which also obscures the view of traffic. The lines at the bottom of the hill have been repainted, although many vehicles ignore them and illegally overtake; one of the reasons that the junction is so dangerous. They are also considering reducing the speed limit to 50 mph on this stretch of road and have asked for the mobile speed unit to target the area. Re the A352: PCSO Bishop advised the PC to contact the Beat team at Sherborne Police station and request a speed survey at the junction with a view to making a case for a large, illuminated ‘WATCH YOUR SPEED’ sign.

SPEEDING IN THE VILLAGES Speeding vehicles in Batcombe and Hermitage is becoming an increasing problem, both with cars and tractors, and a number of residents have requested help to encourage people to drive more safely. PSCO Bishop suggested that the PC lobby Highways to carry out traffic monitoring by putting speed stripes in the more dangerous/vulnerable areas to begin with, before discussing the various options available to help reduce dangerous driving.

See WVM article ‘Plea to all Drivers’ on p7.

DEFIBRILLATOR The Village Hall and Green Committees have agreed to help fund a defibrillator, to be located in a secure box outside the village hall, and the PC will investigate the availability of grants open to them to help with funding the project. Cllrs expressed a desire to have First Aid training and the Clerk will investigate cost and the possibility of combining training with other interested parties.

PLANNING MATTERS WD/D/15/002092 Demolish part of modern outbuilding and replace with a timber structure at Blackberry Farm Hermitage – no objections.

WD/D/14/002230 Conversion of attic space to 2 bedrooms at Summerlands Farm Hermitage – no objection.

FINANCIAL MATTERS The Precept for 2016/17 was set at £2500.

FOOTPATHS. The WDDC Rights of Way team would like to know of any footpath issues, such as styles or gates that need repair or replacing, in the area. If you are aware of any please get in touch with our Footpaths Officer Ray Dickerson on 01963 210292 or email him at hermitage.village@yahoo.co.uk BOATs At the Hearing into the Definitive Map and Statement Modification Order 2010 (Restricted Byways at Batcombe and Leigh) in September, the Inspector proposed a modification to the Order which would turn the proposed Restricted Byway into a Bridleway; objections can be made to the Inspector by 31 December.

SNOW PLAN salt/grit are located at Flowers Farm, Hilfield and Church Farm, Batcombe and a further bag will be located at Almshouse Farm, Hermitage. Local Farmers, John Griffin and Antony Mayo will use these to help keep our roads clear if it snows.

MATTERS OF INTEREST PSCO Bishop reported that crime had reduced in the area over the past 18 months but reminded all to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to the police (101) immediately.

He also requested that local meeting organisers, such as coffee mornings, consider inviting him as he is looking for a regular engagement slot in the High Stoy area and is happy to discuss crime prevention or other matters if people are interested.

Date of Next Meeting 7.30pm, Tuesday 1st March 2016, Hermitage village hall.

Kerry Straughan, Parish Clerk

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t is all a long time ago now but we have to report on our Christmas service which was packed again!

Thank you to John Rennie for his message inspired by Major Tim Peak's comments upon seeing planet earth - a light in the dark. Many thanks to Emma and Mark Fisher for providing a wonderful mulled wine and mince pie frenzy back at Pond Farm.

A fond farewell to Richard Lindley and Julie who have returned to Boston

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after a year here but say they will be back again in the future, and a warm welcome to a new family, Tom and Vicky Todd with children Millie, Harry and Lizzie plus Daisy the lab, who have taken up residence at the Manor.

Next service EASTER DAY Sunday 27th March followed by tea in the barn.

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very Happy (albeit belated) New Year to you all!

Firstly could I say a huge THANK YOU to all those people who have been so kind and supportive whilst I wasn’t well. It was lovely to have all those cards and good wishes, not to mention cake and all sorts of other goodies!! Thank you so much. I am much better now but still hoping to hand over the reporter’s baton in the next couple of months!

Just the other day Eddie was saying that when he worked in a bank this was the time of year when many people used to get the year wrong when writing a cheque. I suppose that is one thing that happens much less frequently nowadays as cheque writing has become almost a thing of the past. We aren’t quite in a cashless society, but plastic and internet transactions are very much in the ascendancy. We wouldn’t have had many Christmas things without the internet!

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has sent a reminder that we can all receive a weekly email summary of WHAT'S ON IN LEIGH. All we have to do is sign up on the village website at www.leighvillage.org.uk Even though it is a quiet time of year, there are still events going on so get your concert tickets and don’t forget to turn up to Moviola and the church coffee morning!

Start saving your small change (and large notes of course) for the RACE NIGHT on 5th March. See poster for details. All monies are shared between Pogles Wood and Cancer Research. It is sure to be a really entertaining night so come along and join in the fun as well as raising money for both a national and local good cause. If you have a ticket for October’s postponed event please contact Charlie Read on 01935 872458.

Please also note the Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club will have OPEN GARDENS in Chetnole this year on Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June. No need to do anything just yet other than add the date to your diary, start polishing your garden and giving the slugs a good talking to in anticipation!

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MENU Salmon Fillet Baby potatoes, Peas & Sweet Corn Bread & Butter Pudding Cream or Ice Cream For Reservations or more details: Ring Connie 01935 872946

A Walk in the Woods (15) 15th February This is about a man, who instead of retiring with his wife, decides to challenge himself to hike the Appalachian Trail.

Unfortunately the peace and tranquillity he is seeking is anything but, once he agrees to be accompanied by the only person willing to join him. The two have a completely different view of the word ‘adventure’. With Robert Redford, Emma Thompson and Nick Noite.

Suffragette (12A) 14th March A drama that tracks the story of the foot soldiers of the early feminist movement. With Helena Bonham-Carter, and Meryl Streep (12A)

11th April Alan Bennett’s play with Maggie Smith in the title role. A film not to be missed.

Shows start at 7.30pm and doors open 7pm (bar provided). We look forward to seeing you on some of the above dates.Tickets £6 will be available from Bridge Stores,Leigh or Fiona and John Parks

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Happy New Year!

Thank you to all who helped to make the church look so beautiful for the Christmas services. It is always sad when we have to remove the tree and decorations. We are very grateful to Bailey Ridge Nurseries for their very kind donation every year of a Christmas tree to the church - most generous.

It was great to see so many at the coffee morning in early January and again thank you to all

those who support this event in so many different ways. Please note the next one is on Please see information about a concert p39 we are sharing with St Mary's Hermitage on . Please do contact Anne Reason (dareason@btinternet .com) if you would like a ticket for this event which is being held at Leweston School.

OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME

The Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded an “OUTSTANDING” grade in our recent CQC inspection! We are justifiably proud to be a shining example of excellent care. A quote from the report states that all staff are “Wonderful, caring and compassionate”.

The Old Vicarage shows that there are fantastic things happening in the care industry and we are happy to lead the field by setting such a brilliant benchmark.

The residents were thrilled to hear the news, especially when it was accompanied by copious quantities of sherry!

We also recently presented a cheque for £450 to be shared between Leigh Village Hall and Leigh Church. The money was raised at our recent Christmas Fair and we decided to support our local community this year as it is such an integral part of our home.

Several other charities also benefited from the event by running stalls. These were Save the Children fund, Ryland’s Care farm (Future Roots), and Yetminster Scouts.

Our star guest, Sid, the turkey also raised £38 for Diabetes research in a guess the weight of the turkey competition!

We are pleased to say Sid is still alive and kicking and we hope he will visit us again next year!

Jan Milward

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LEIGH CRAFT MARKET The Leigh Craft Market was held in the Village Hall on Sunday 29th November. It was a horrible day – blowing a gale, but we still had a good turnout, and everyone seemed to enjoy the variety of crafts on display. Jim Aldhouse put together a musical treat, which comprised groups of singers who came and went, and the Sticklands School Choir, Evershot conducted

by Caroline Hart – a big thank you to them all.

There were some wonderful examples of talented workmanship, and our helpers were second to none. They served soup, washed up, collected plates etc., without a murmur of dissent, and

actually seemed to be having fun!! Many many thanks to them all. Thank you too to the car parking attendants who did a great job. Last but not least a huge vote of thanks goes to our husbands, who erected signs, did jobs when asked and put up with us spinning like tops.

We donated £1134.32 to Prostate Cancer UK which is a pretty good result of a successful day.

Sue Fudge & Liz Turnbull

LEIGH LIGHTS Maureen and Bob would like to say thank you and a Happy New Year to everyone who came to see their lights over Christmas and New Year.

Your very kind donations to Children in Need totalled £96.00.

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he annual New Year Village walk on sun 3rd Jan was really more of a wade.

About 15 people with webbed feet set off on a shortened route round Frankham Farm, whilst a larger group just turned up for the delicous soup, home grown sausages and pulled pork in a bun, washed down with help yourself wine. Thank you so much to the Rosses and the Templemans for so generously laying it all on in the lovely barn tea rooms and also to the people that donated the wine. An excellent collection of £235 has been sent of to Dogs for the Disabled now called Dogs for Good.

The above-mentioned delicious pork was just a taste of what will be available this year at the NGS FRANKHAM FARM GARDEN open days which will start at 11.30am so come for lunch and tea. First date is Sunday 13th March.

The Carol Service on 13th December was a full house many thanks to the St Andrew’s choir for coming to encourage the rest of us to sing and Sue Goldsworthy for baking the delicious mince pies and again wine by donation.

Midnight Mass and Christmas Day were also well attended, again there are so many” thank yous” to Andy and Sue Templeman for keeping the whole church beautifully decorated for the whole Christmas period and Ellie Excell who completely re-roofed the stable of the crib scene, a very fiddly job, and produced new hay in the manger too!!

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POPPY APPEAL A huge thank you to the residents of Ryme for being so generous to the house to house poppy appeal. You gave £124.78 which was over 15% of the Yetminster and Ryme total. Not bad for such a small community.

Apologies for anyone I missed.

Roger Excell

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Well the burning question over Christmas was why did the chewing gum cross the road? - anyway, hope you had a great time and that Santa was good to you. In this theme the Christmas Tree on the triangle in the High Street seemed bigger and brighter than usual, so thanks to those unsung heroes who provide and decorate this each year.

Just before Christmas it was busy at the Table Top event organised to raise funds for the Church and WVM's own Graham Plaice would like me to thank all those involved who helped achieve the rather magnificent sum of £464.50!

It was also standing room only at the Ryme Road development Public Meeting with an excellent presentation outlining the Gladman application and planning process. WDDC seem to be continuing to accept objections to this proposal for 98 houses so if you haven't done so, and want to join the 90+ people who already have, then log onto the planning pages of the WDDC website and get typing! The way forward appears to be for us to take our destiny into our own hands and get working on a Neighbourhood Plan - there are meetings planned to get this started so do see the article elsewhere and try and get along to see how you can help.

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I understand that Mark at the Ark is now signing autographs and is available for christenings and bar mitzvahs following his appearance on the Celebrity Antiques Road show on BBC2.

This was before the road works in the High Street (I am not sure how the cameras would now have got down there) and our sympathy to those facing the disruption being caused.

The new COFFEE N' CAKES got off to a good start on the 1st Wednesday in the New Year and it's a great way to meet your fellow villagers so give it a go - the next one is on the 3rd February.

Hopefully you will have got along to the presentation of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE which was "in the round" so a first for the YCP! - more events are planned so watch this space.

Moviola has “A WALK IN THE WOODS” showing in the Jubilee Hall on the 23rd February. I saw the trailer for this and it looks good fun with Redman and Nolte on great form.

So lots going on over the festive break and things getting underway now for 2016 - remember to check out the WVM Diary to ensure you don't miss anything!

PS - the chewing gum was stuck to the chicken's foot!

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CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN You may have seen in the press that ‘Keep Britain Tidy’ and other groups are using Her Majesty’s forthcoming 90th Birthday as a catalyst for a major clean up of Britain’s streets. The Parish Council has agreed in principle that Yetminster and Ryme should do their bit (let’s face it the villages need it) and will discuss how and when at the January Council Meeting.

The clean up will probably take place in late March/early April and lots of volunteers will be needed Full details of the proposals will be published in the March WVM .

DG Gould

EMERGENCY PLAN We have begun the process to update our Emergency Plan (which seems particularly relevant bearing in mind what has happened in the north of the country and last year in Somerset).

Whilst there is a lot of work to do, a priority would seem to be to have a list of residents who have suitable vehicles that can negotiate our roads when they are flooded and who would be prepared to help.

An example would be if someone had an urgent hospital appointment and couldn't use their own car to get through the flooded water. Some form of 24 hour cascade system of central emergency

contacts is envisaged who would then, having received a request for help, telephone people on the "transport" list to see who was available. The volunteer driver would then collect the resident and either take them to their appointment or, in the case of a farm vehicle, would take them through the flooded area to meet a taxi on the other side and vice-a-versa for the return journey.

It is stressed that the system would only be used in an emergency (i.e. not to go shopping!) and where alternatives were not available.

If you are therefore able, and feel you would like to help, could you either use the contact form on the PARISH WEBSITE http://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk /contact/contact-form or contact the Clerk to the YRIPC by emailing yetminster@dorset-aptc.gov.uk or telephoning 01935 873510 to give your contact details, type of vehicle available and its location.

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COFFEE 'N CAKE

The Benefice Church We must admit that we opened the

doors on the first Wednesday of the New Year for our new Coffee ‘n' Cakes morning with some trepidation. Our volunteers were ready (and suitably adorned with "L" plates!), the Jubilee Hall was spruced up, the tables and chairs laid out and the coffee and tea were ready with some delicious cakes waiting to tempt, but would people come?

Well we needn't have worried, there were lots of the usual faces together with some new ones and the coffee and cakes seemed to go down a treat and everyone was chatting away and saying nice things so we were very happy to pronounce the morning a success.

So a big big thank you to all those who came along and we are looking forward to welcoming you again next month on the morning of Wednesday 3rd February. Please do tell your friends about us as its one of the few village venues where people can get together and talk.

Our thanks also to everyone who has volunteered to help, to Sarah and to all those who worked so hard on the "first shift"! Our thanks also to the Yetminster Fair Association who were able to give us a grant to offset the cost of the hire of the hall for the first four months and a donation towards the running costs.

Angela and Joy

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- 15 Tuesday 23rd February Comedy adventure based on Bill Bryson’s best-seller starring Robert Redford, Emma Thompson and Nick Nolte. Instead of retiring to his wife and happy family, Bill Bryson challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail. He agrees to be accompanied by his long lost and former friend. The trouble is, the two have a completely different definition of the word “adventure”.

12A Tuesday 22ⁿd March Alan Bennett’s stage play filmed with Maggie Smith in the title role supported by a wealth of UK treasures!

Tickets at £6 will be on sale at the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand. Tickets include choc ice! Please try and buy your ticket in advance. Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 show start. Wine and nibbles will also be on sale.

Tickets at £6 will be on sale in the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand. Tickets include choc ice!

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CHAIRMAN'S REPORT AGM 2015 It is fair to say that this has been a year of endeavour and we have been keen to explore the options available, within the village, to enable the event to be held again and Saturday 9th July 2016 will see the fair return to the High Street.

Despite the absence of a Fair in 2015 we had a stall at the St Andrew’s PTFA Summer Show which had a distinctly American Theme. Lots of people came up and asked what we were intending and had positive ideas as to what could be different, or improved, and we are grateful for the time they spent with us.

We also had our Annual Quiz, which we organised in association with the Yetminster Community Project. This was a great success and we raised over £500 which was shared between our two organisations. The mainstay of our fund raising effort continues, however, to be our 50 Club Lottery and we have plans to promote this within the area to ensure its continuing success.

We have ensured that we have a presence on the Parish Website and the Fair pages now include a photo gallery of past events and details of the 50 Club together with a registration form to enable people to join.

We were able to set aside £1500 for grants and we received seven applications for aid together with a request to carry

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forward a previously approved grant. We also decided that we would establish a "YFA Chairman's Community Grant which would enable us to provide assistance on a proactive basis.

DETAILS OF GRANTS APPROVED YETMINSTER SCOUT GROUP assistance towards costs of attending World Jamboree £150 YETMINSTER SCOUT GROUP contribution for event shelter £300 ART FOR ALL project to use art to improve the skills of people £450 ST ANDREW’S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL contribution towards costs of tablets for the pupils £300 PROJECT YETMINSTER provision of a village notice board & improvement of village entrances request to modify approved project and extend timescale YETMINSTER IRISH DANCERS contribution towards running costs £200 YFA CHAIRMAN'S COMMUNITY GRANT Coffee ‘n’ Cake contribution towards running cost of replacement £100 We were unable to fund an application for facilities in the Jubilee Hall and this was referred to our friends at the Yetminster Community Project who were able to help with this.

As Chairman I would like to thank my predecessor, Barbara Driver and our hardworking Committee members for their efforts and ongoing commitment to the ideals of the YFA and I look forward to working with them to make the 2016 Fair a success.

David Torrance, Chairman YFA yetminsterfair@aol.com

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Our next event in the Jubilee Hall will . be a quiz on It will be the same tried and tested format as before: bring your own banquet and booze, and have fun with a light-hearted quiz organised by Harvey, Simon and the team. Tickets will be ÂŁ5 per person, with a maximum of 6 per table.

We then have, on , a return visit by the Fat Marrow Blues Band. Their concert last year was sold out, and much enjoyed by all. There will be supper included in the ÂŁ10 ticket price, and a well-stocked bar.

Please contact us on ycp873@gmail.com to be put on our mailing list if you would like to hear about our events and reserve tickets in advance.

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY COMMONWEALTH DAY 2016 Commonwealth Day this year is on Monday 14th March. The village will be supporting this event by raising the Commonwealth Flag at 10am on the day, in common with hundreds of other parishes and Institutions around the world.

We hope as many people as possible will be able to come and see the flag flying from St Andrews tower during the day.

There will be further announcements about what is planned in the March edition.

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Colin (his beautiful woodpecker adorns this month’s cover), will be launching a new widescreen digital presentation in Wareham on Friday 19th February. The event is being held at Wareham Parish Hall at 7.30 pm.

Admission is ÂŁ3.00. The presentation is called 'Wild Animals of Dorset' and covers amphibians, reptiles and mammals. The theme of the presentation is 'where, when and how to watch wild animals in Dorset'. From that date, this new presentation is available for groups to book, in addition to Colin's other presentations.

SNOWDROPS AT MINTERNE GARDENS DID YOU KNOW that the common name Snowdrop first appeared in the 1633 edition of John Gerard's Great Herbal (in the first edition (1597) he described it as the "Timely flowring Bulbus violet")?

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Thur

28 Artsreach Event It's a Wonderful Life

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Sat

30 New Year's Party

6.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

FEBRUARY Mon

1

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Creative gardening with bulbs Christine Skelmersdale

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

2

Coffee morning/ bring & buy Leigh Discussion Club Vietnam Venture

10.30am 7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

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Coffee N Cakes WVP Panto Dick Whittington WVP Panto Dick Whittington WVP Panto Dick Whittington

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9

Tuesday Club Parish Council Matters

2.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Club Preparing for MF Flower Festival

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Wed

10 Yetminster History Society Dorchester Prison Eddie Wilson

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Sat

13 Neighbourhood Plan meeting Neighbourhood Plan meeting Midwinter Chamber Concert for Leigh & Hermitage Churches

10am-12 3-6pm 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leweston School

Jazz CafĂŠ Red Hot Syncapators Minterne Snowdrops Open Garden 15 Leigh Moviola Suffragette 16 WVWG Being a JP Michael Kay 19 Wild Animals of Dorset Colin Varndell

7.30pm 10am-6pm 7,30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

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20 Quiz for Senior Citizens Fund Raising Committeee

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

23 Leigh WI Travels in Cambodia Annie Sinnott

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

23 Yetminster Film Night A Walk in the Woods

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Fri

26 WVMU Lent Lunch

12-2pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Mon Tues Fri

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MARCH Tues

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Coffee morning/ bring & buy Leigh Discussion Club Smuggling in Dorset Bonny Sartin

10.30am 7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

Fri

4

WVMU Women's World Day of Prayer

Sat

5

Leigh WI Jumble Sale

2-4pm

Leigh Village Hall

Race Night for Pogles Wood and Cancer Research

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Quiz for Yetminster Community Project

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Wed

9

Yetminster History Society Thomas Hardy Andrew Leah

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Sat

12 Jazz Café Gustav Bensel Hot Club

7.30pm

Chetnole |Village Hall

Sun

13 NGS Open Gardens

11.30am5pm

Frankham Farm, Ryme

Mon

14 Leigh Moviola A Walk in the Woods

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues Tues

15 WVWG Willow modelling 22 Yetminster Film Night The Lady in the Van

7.30pm 7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster Yetminster Jubilee Hall

APRIL Jumble Sale for St Mary's Church, Batcombe

Sat

2

Leigh Village Hall

Mon

4

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Violets Clive Groves

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

5

Coffee morning/ bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club Call My Bluff Larry & Sue Skeats

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat Mon

9 Spring coffee morning 11 Leigh Moviola The Lady in the Van 7.30pm

Old Vicarage, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

Sat

16 Jazz Café Harlem 5

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

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19 WVWG Age UK and Dorset 24 NGS Open Gardens

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30 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Club Plant sale

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16 Leigh Food Fair/ Classic Cars

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Thanks to everyone’s support, we are delighted to report on a very successful Christmas fair at St Andrew’s CE School.

Santa and his trusty elf had a very busy evening and certainly brought a sprinkle of Christmas magic to the school, while the beautiful light display in the Paul Miller Memorial garden, courtesy of the very talented Paul Hollick, gave a warm welcome to all our visitors.

A very big thank you to everyone who made the evening such a success, from the ever-capable refreshments team, the teachers for the wonderful class crafts, the excellent stall holders, the choir for their musical interlude, all the volunteer helpers, who set up and manned stalls, the PTFA committee for their endless work, and the parents and careers, who donated gifts, groceries and bought raffle tickets, as well as everyone who came and joined in the festivities. I'm delighted to announce that together we managed to achieve a fantastic profit of £1535.75. What a wonderful Christmas present for St Andrew’s!

Looking to the year ahead, the PTFA has a packed schedule of fundraising events, and plenty of opportunities to get involved in making this year a wonderful one for St Andrew’s CE School. And, on a final note, if anyone has a spare shed that they no longer need that could house all our pool equipment we would love to hear from you!

Wishing you all a very happy New Year and thank you for your continued support.

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Faster, more reliable broadband is now available in much of the Wriggle Valley thanks to Superfast Dorset. People in Yetminster, Leigh, Chetnole, and parts of Ryme Intrinseca can now order a superfast broadband service. Beer Hackett and the rest of Ryme will gain access imminently.

Superfast Dorset will start work later this year to reach Batcombe, Melbury Bubb, Stockwood, Hermitage and Hilfield with better broadband before the end of 2017.

You might be asking, 'What is superfast broadband and why should I switch?' The new technology uses fibreoptic cables and is faster and more stable than standard broadband, meaning you can do more with it: stream movies, back up important files, work from home and keep in touch with people without overloading your broadband connection.

And faster broadband speeds can cope with multiple users and devices being online at the same time. Speeds and availability will vary between properties, so when you contact a provider and ask to switch to fibre broadband they will tell you what speed is available to you.

Wriggle Valley resident Anne King is excited by the arrival of better broadband. As a local digital champion and iPad expert, she spends her days helping people discover the benefits of

being online. In addition to offering individual lessons and running an iPad club, she provides support at monthly village coffee mornings. “More and more people are recognising the benefits of better broadband,” Anne says. “They also need to get themselves internet savvy because so many services are easier online and they need to be able to access them.”

Superfast broadband is now cheaper than ever, so now is the time to check with your provider or a comparison site to see what is on offer. Many people are discovering that their new fibre broadband contract does not cost much more than their existing service.

More information on how to sign up for better broadband is available on the Superfast Dorset website. If it’s not with you yet, register on the website and the team will email you when it arrives. And if you have any questions, get in touch online. www.dorsetforyou.com/superfast You can contact Anne via her website: www.ipadery.co.uk, Facebook page: www.facebook.com/ipadery or telephone 01935 872470.

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IT’S VERY NEARLY PANTO TIME

Wriggle Valley players Why did Dick Whittington have a beard?…………………………………. .………………Because nine out often owners find that their cats prefer whiskers!!!!

Don’t we just love a corny joke?

Let’s cheer up the dank days and nights, come and join the Wriggle Valley Players and Juniors for a ragsto-riches pantomime that’s purrrfect for the whole family.

From Thursday 4th Feb through to Saturday 6th Feb, get your tickets - I expect you have already got them from the BOX OFFICE, Bridge Garage Leigh or Georgies in Yetminster.

We look forward to seeing you there for a brilliant time.

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A huge thank you to all those who gave so much of their time assisting with the 2015 appeal, and an equally heartfelt thank you to all those who gave so generously. Liz Cozens encouraged Hermitage to kindly donate £109-02; Chris Keohane similarly collected £97.27 around Hilfield; and Kerry Straughan cycled, as Anna Awdry similarly walked, far and wide around the Batcombe lanes to raise a further £155.06. From the relative metropolis of Leigh (including Totnell and Three Gates), Anne and David Reason, Emma Harris, Liz and Julian Turnbull, Diana West, Brenda Addison and Jan Millward together raised a further £680.84. Overall, a truly wonderful effort.

The ‘Injured on the Battlefield’ talk in the Leigh Village Hall on 6 November was a remarkable evening, during which we were privileged to hear some very personal accounts given by three of today’s service

personnel who had recently served in Afghanistan.

Thank you to all those who came and once again gave so generously, and also to the supporting helpers. I think it true to say that we were all humbled by the courage and dedication of the speakers. The evening netted £622.59.

So in total, the above parishes raised a most impressive £1664.78 for the 2015 poppy appeal. Looking forward to next year, if anyone would like to join our worthy band of collectors, or has a suggestion for the topic of next year’s talk (11 November 2016), please do contact me soon.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN A JOINT INVITATION FROM LEIGH AND YETMINSTER & RYME INTRINSECA PARISH COUNCILS You will, hopefully, be aware that both Parish Councils have been exploring the possibility of producing a Neighbourhood Plan either individually or by combining to produce a "Wriggle Valley Plan".

The concept, which was introduced through the Localism Act, is to enable local communities to become more involved in planning for their community. It is different to a Community or Parish Plan (which cover much broader issues) as it is primarily about land use - the idea is to guide development and, importantly ensure that it is right for an area.

Policies might include protecting important green spaces, specifying the development and design of new housing (such as starter homes, retirement housing, business properties), dealing with transport issues, development of schools, places of worship, health & leisure facilities and youth centres and the promotion of renewable energy products and solar energy.

Once adopted the Plan has legal status and plays an important part in the local planning process. It must be prepared in accordance with procedures laid down in the

guidance documentation (which are extensive) and must conform to the National Planning Policy Framework (the NPPF) and the District Council’s Local Plan.

The Parish Councils will act only as a facilitator, the intention being that the community itself produce and have ownership of the final plan. To enable you to understand what is needed and what is involved we are arranging two community meetings on Saturday 13th February Leigh Village Hall 10am to 12.30pm and Yetminster Jubilee Hall 3pm to 6.00pm.

The intention is that there will be a central "steering group" to manage the process with separate groups working on individual areas, as needed, in order to keep people's time commitments manageable.

There are many opportunities and ways for you to have an input into the Plan and it is important to remember that without your involvement the project will not succeed! After all it is your community and what happens in its' area will directly affect you!

You are, of course, welcome to attend whichever meeting is more convenient for you and after which, hopefully, you will better understand the process, and what is involved, and be inspired to get involved.

We look forward to welcoming you.

David Gould, Sandra Scutt

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then this style is for you.

Teachers will choreograph the classes to smoothly transition you from one pose to another linking breath with movement and ending with relaxation or meditation.

This is a restorative style of yoga using simple postures that are held for an extended period.

It’s all about finding your style and a teacher that resonates with you. So the only decision you really need to make is when to begin your yoga journey, because it’s never too late to start.

So if we take away all the reasons not to do yoga and we are simply left with the I am …………………….

And that, in essence is what yoga is.

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“Hard, gentle, spiritual, weird, active, challenging, mystical, time consuming “ Have you ever used one of these reasons not to try yoga? Or tried yoga once and ruled it out?

Nowadays there are more different styles of yoga than there are reasons not to do it! The reasons people find not to do yoga are boundless, however there really is no excuse not to try yoga with so many options available.

Yoga has been transformed in recent years to a myriad of different styles, so know your style, and know your yoga.

– This is a flowing style of yoga that follows a specific pattern of postures. It is a physically demanding style which links every movement to the breath.

– Baby massage for baby and gentle yoga postures for Mums and Dads are combined in a fun yoga class that uses partner yoga postures with song and movement. Helping to

increase the bond with your baby and enhance communication while stimulating their digestive and nervous system. Babies become more settled and sleep deeply. Parents gain quality time with their babies while learning to relax and be mindful.

– Held in artificially heated rooms, this style uses a set of 26 postures that follow the same sequence for each class.

– A fusion of yoga and martial arts.

– A traditional style of yoga using breath and yoga postures. All yoga styles stem from Hatha yoga. This is usually a gentler class.

– A fun way to introduce yoga to school children using songs games and relaxation techniques. Helping children develop concentration, enhance healthy sleep patterns, increase flexibility of the joints and spine and gain a new found confidence in themselves to respect those around them and the world they live in.

– An ancient form of yoga combining breath, movement and mantra.

– A continuous flowing and dynamic style of yoga. If you want to work up a bit of a sweat but like to mix it up a little and test your limits

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ON THE BEAT A Message from the Dorset Police & Crime Commissioner Dear resident Today, I have launched a consultation to seek your views on whether to raise the Policing element of the Council Tax for 2016/17. The consultation can be found at

www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/DorsetPrecep tDP and I would encourage you to take part to ensure your views are taken into account.

Please tell your friends and family who live in the area about this survey – it is vital I hear from as many Dorset residents as possible.

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DORSET'S BEST VILLAGE COMPETITION 2016 30th ANNIVERSARY The search has begun for Dorset's Best Village with the launch of the 2016 competition in mid January. The competition has been organised by Dorset Community Action (DCA) for the past 29 years. Villages and hamlets are invited to enter through the parish council, village hall committee or other active community group and newcomers to the competition are especially welcome.

Magna Housing has been the major sponsor for the competition since 2010 and has renewed its support again this year.

Additional sponsorship comes from Dorset County Council, The Dorset Echo, Dorset Magazine, Blackmore Vale Magazine, along with local food producers Clipper Tea, Fudges Biscuits, Honeybuns, Craig's Dairies and Helen Furness Catering.

Besides the main BEST VILLAGE competition, there are four other entry sections: THE PEOPLE'S PROJECT - the village judged to have entered the best project involving local active people; ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMPIONS - the village judged to be doing the best 'Green' initiative.

BEST VILLAGE SHOP - the sponsors, Dorset branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE) is supporting this category for a third year. Communities are asked to nominate the village shop which serves them best.

Last year Magna introduced a new category - NEIGHBOURLINESS which is all about what the community is doing to look after its most vulnerable and needy people.

"We want to villages to demonstrate that they work together, taking a pride in their local surroundings and amenities, while promoting great community spirit" DCA Competition Organiser Rita Burden says.

The deadline for entries in the Best Village category only is 5.00pm on Monday 11th April 2016. For all other categories the deadline is 5.00pm on Monday 25th July 2016.

DCA is encouraging groups to save paper and postage by entering the competition online if possible.

Entry details can be downloaded from www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk or obtained by telephoning DCA on 01305 250921 for copy either by email or by post.

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News from Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service PENSION SCAMS Last April, the Government introduced new pension rules enabling greater access to and freedom around, how people spend their pensions.

However, there is growing concern that the new rules will increase the risk of investment and other types of fraud.

Indeed, it has already been reported that one in seven over 55’s have been targeted by pension fraudsters, and it’s been estimated that the amount of money lost to pension scammers between April and August 2015 was just over £9 million, which is around twice as much as the same period in 2014. The most common way used by potential scammers to contact over-55s is by email, followed by phone and then by post.

Be very wary if you get: ● A cold call offer of a free pension review;, ● A cold call offer of a one off investment opportunity (for example, in land development, fine wines, precious stones, etc); ● An offer of an investment described as ‘unique’, ‘overseas’, ‘environmentally friendly’, ‘ethical’ or in a ‘new’ industry ;, ● An offer of exploiting a legal loop hole;,

● A proposal to put all your funds into one investment;,

● A convincing marketing offer that promises returns of over 8%;,

● An offer involving transferring your money quickly, and sending documents to you by courier.

Do not rush into apparently attractive financial offers and make sure you seek advice and guidance before agreeing to anything. Dorset Trading Standards Buy With Confidence scheme has a list approved financial advisors. Impartial guidance is available through the Government’s Pension Wise guidance service. Visit www.pensionwise.gov.uk or phone The Pensions Advisory Service on 0300 123 1047. Finally, beware of copycat websites – some websites can look like they’re official government services like Pension Wise when they’re not.

If you think you’ve been the victim of a pension scam or would like details of a Buy With Confidence approved financial advisor, call Citizens Advice Consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 and report it to Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040.

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER ABOUT LIFE AT PRIMARY SCHOOL? Whilst we all know how important the three Rs (READING ‘RITING & ‘RITHMETIC) are but it is all the other aspects of school life that can lodge in children’s brains and be what they remember about life at Primary School.

We are very blessed that our children have very enriched school lives; last month alone they were able to be part of creating two art installations.

One of these, the cascading Memory Box, was led by our very artistic year 2 teacher, Charlotte Trew who designed and made this installation with the children using their memories. The other was creating totem poles using painted cans in the style of different artists to adorn the outside of our school.

These were both part of this term’s launch pad for our overarching topic ART FOR ARTS’ SAKE. The Arts could so easily be pushed onto the back burner in our pursuit of fulfilling OFSTED requirements and achieving those dreaded SATs scores, and yet they help the children achieve their academic potential by inspiring creativity, improving performance, helping with fine motor skills, encouraging confidence, improving visual learning, assisting in decision making and perseverance, helping children to focus and support collaboration and accountability. Without the arts the children would not be the wonderfully creative children that they become.

During our WOW week we also had five different visiting groups of musicians for the children to enjoy, including the group PIRATE PIGS with members who used to be at our school, our Chetnole community choir, and local musicians Amy Whittlesea and Sally and Ian Lingwood. We are also hoping to have a dance day with Folk Southwest as our exit day for the topic.

The Arts certainly inspire and enrich our lives and help make St Andrew’s CE Primary School the outstanding place it is.

Bella Neate-Clegg Arts Leader

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As we move into a New Year, full of hopes and aspirations for our future, a few thoughts crossed my mind. A couple of years ago now, just before Christmas, David Cameron issued Archbishop Justin and the whole of the Christian church a challenge. He challenged the Archbishop to make a commitment in his Christmas message and stand up for Christianity.

Whatever your political colour, I think that what he said could have been described as hitting the nail very firmly on the head.

Basically he argued that the Britain had been unwilling to distinguish right from wrong for too long now. Live and let live has too often become “do what you please”.

He warned that moral neutrality is not going to cut the mustard anymore. He argued that Britain is at a pivotal moment in the wake of the riots the year before and the financial crisis, which had been caused by untold greed in so many areas of the business world.

Incidentally, I’m not sure that the greed that he referred to then actually gone away.

Now is a prime opportunity for the Christian church to play a central role in reshaping the country. Also now is the time to treasure the Christian values which were central to Britain, including responsibility, hard work, compassion, love and humility. For too long now, people have criticised Christians, arguing that they shouldn’t “push the Bible”, for fear that it is inappropriate! So we said, “OK, we won’t”. It was a Press Secretary of a previous Prime Minister that said, “Sorry, we don’t do God”! Now I reckon that in light of recent events, the whole subject could be revisited again.

So why is it that we Christians are afraid of standing up for ourselves and mores to the point – Jesus? In the Baptism Service, just after I have signed the candidate with the sign of the cross, I say, Never, since the crucifixion, has that statement been truer, or needed more! We need to, in the words of that hymn, “Stand up, stand up for Jesus…”.

News from the Registers Funeral/ Thanksgiving Tessa Mary Henderson Yeovil Crematorium and St. Andrew's, Church Yetminster Gladys Brooks Yeovil Crematorium and St. Andrew's, Church Yetminster So after Christmas, and beyond, we have to stand up against evil in its many forms. We need to give the Christian message of love, redemption, forgiveness and compassion.

The Christmas message, and it’s in the form of three questions, that needs to go out loud and clear is this:

I’ll leave you to answer those questions. Happy proclaiming!

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This may seem to be a fairly dogmatic statement, but I have discovered a remarkable experience that is open to all of us, if we are prepared to set aside the demands and pressures of our secular lives, and offer God the opportunity to become the centre of our very being for a few days.

Most of us feel compelled to fill our time with activity, or might feel guilty about taking ourselves away from our worldly responsibilities to indulge in what may, at first sight, seem to be a holy experience for our benefit, but not for anyone else’s benefit. Perhaps we should remember that Christ said, “I ”. A retreat is a period in which we can give a positive answer to that challenge; all of us, who are real members of the Church which Christ founded, could do him more justice if we set aside a time to enter a prayerful state in which we are able to listen to what he has to tell us. We dedicate ourselves to Him most effectively if we focus on Him rather than anything else.

Our love of God and faith in Him is put to the test in many ways, and almost on a daily basis. Yet, as Christians, we rely on Him to uphold us in our in our complicated and sometimes difficult lives. God can do this most effectively if we allow him to refresh his relationship with us, and a

retreat is a perfect way of creating the tranquillity and space for that to happen.

This could be a daunting prospect for those of us who are in doubt about our relationship with God, but the purpose of a retreat is to address just such reservations, and there are always experienced people there to provide spiritual or emotional support if we run into difficulties.

I derive much spiritual regeneration and growth by setting aside a time to go on retreat each year, so I invite you to give serious though to allowing yourself an opportunity to experience the same thing, but not necessarily each year!

The Benefice Lent Course this year will be ‘What we do in Church and Why’ a brief look at how Christian worship started, how it changed and developed through the centuries and the reasons for what we do now.

It seems an apposite time to do it as there is a lot of questioning about where we should go with our worship at the moment and I believe many people in the benefice are thirsting for more knowledge. Last year you may recall we looked at the Bible in its historical context. I was very pleased with the favourable comments we received and hope to replicate the same approach.

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CELEBRATING IMMIGRANTS The annual Remembrance day service at St.Peter’s holds a special place in the calendar of the Church.

As in every town and village in Britain a community gives thanks for those who gave their lives for the sake of generations to come. Sadly the list of those killed in the First World War is long.

These were young men, sons of the strong British community that came to Chile as Engineers, Miners, Farmers, Shippers and Merchants. They came, they married and many stayed to found a strong Anglo Chilean community.

Today their memory is honoured by the boys and girls of the six British schools and strangely to me, the Firemen of the 14th English Fire brigade! There was, as well a strong congregation from the Anglo Chilean community who still retain their English language in church!

It all seemed a little odd to the new chaplain, Chileans waving Union Flags and singing the National Anthem!

The strong ties Anglo Chileans still feel for the ‘Old Country’ and the honour given to these pioneering immigrants is part of the reason that St. Peter’s and St. Paul’s the two chaplaincy churches continue to support a full time chaplain like me supported entirely from their own resources.

The week following I joined leaders, priests and pastors from the Greek Orthodox Church, the Catholic Church, the Synagogue, and the Mosque at the ‘Gala de Imigrantes’ in an act of worship at the start of the Gala or Carnival.

The Carnival, is another strange tribute to the immigrant communities that make up Chile. I have to admit I felt a bit like a rare animal in a zoo! This is the Anglican chaplain! We prayed for the peace of the World following the terrorist attacks in Paris and happily we could celebrated the happy fusion of cultures and faiths that make up Chile.

The setting was a reminder of the cross currents of history that have brought the British to Chile. Under the ‘Arco Britanico’ – the Triumphal Arch donated by the British community in 1906 in the centre of Valparaiso, Chile’s largest port and Naval base, the Youth

orchestra play Elgar’s ‘Pomp and circumstance’ a fitting tribute to the national heroes whose names ring out in so many streets and public buildings: national heroes from the time of the independence struggle and the War of the Pacific with Peru like Lord Cochrane, O’Higgins and Pratt.

This is a corner of history that most of us Brits know nothing about but central to the soul of all Chileans. Lord Cochrane, was one of Nelson’s commanders, but here in Chile and in Brazil he is celebrated as the founder of their naval forces.

O’Higgins accompanied San Martin in the struggle to liberate Chile during the War of Independence and became the first Pesident of Chile. Pratt, commanding a wooden vessel engaged an Ironclad Peruvian vessel and died in an heroic attempt to board and capture the enemy during the War of the Pacific.

All Chilean heroes!

On this occasion each of the immigrant communities were to choose one of their own heroes, someone who had contributed significantly to the community. This year the Anglo Chilean community elected one of our church members – Oenone Gray in recognition of the wonderful work her Restoration group has done to bring back St. Paul’s to its former glory.

The Gala brought together the French, German, Italian, Greek, Arab, Jewish and British descendants, all now third, fourth and fifth generation Chileans, proud to be different as well as proud to be Chileans. Let us pray too that our own immigrant communities can say too: “I am proud to be an immigrant and proud to be British”.

Rev. Simon Brignall Chaplain to St Paul’s Valparaiso and St Peter’s Viña del Mar, Chile

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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local for services The Benefice Church Services April For complete list see: go to SUNDAY FEBRUARY

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10.15am CW Holy Communion

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HILFIELD LEIGH

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8am BCP 9.30 am CW 8am BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion 9.30am CW 11am CW Morning Prayer Holy Communion

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Extra and Week Day Services for February Ash 12 noon Wednesday 10 February 7pm

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Instead of 5.3oC, the only sub-zero night was the last of the year 1.1oC/30oF).

“I love summertime more than RAINFALL anything else in the world. That’s all that gets me through the winter, Rainfall for the year was below knowing that summer will return.” the long-term average, with 840mm/33 2015 had inches instead of 1100 hours of Old Vicarage gardens, Leigh 957mm. sunshine November had almost 38% less rain than matching the usual, while 2000-2014 December was average (1339 only 4% down but hours.) The end it felt a very of the year was dreary month . much duller, PRESSURE with only 40% of November the usual total and December in November had the same and a mere 33% in December. The average pressure (1022mm/30.1”), sunniest days were November 21 (5 which was slightly higher than usual. hours) and December 4 (3.2 hours) WINDS TEMPERATURES 2015 was relatively calm, with a 2015 had the same average maximum 24mph, lower than the temperature as 2000-14 as a whole, maximum of 64mph for 2000-14. but the end of the year was very The windiest days at the end of the mild. November averaged year were November 7 (31mph and 10.2oC/50oF (instead of 7.7oC/28oF) 10mm of rain).and December 29 and December was the warmest on (39mph and 17mm of rain. record, averaging 10.4oC/51oF.

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59

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9

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15

96

16

8

21

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...gone gardening Nature has a way of waking us up!

There is a romance that renews itself annually with your garden, week on week as the season extends itself and stretches out luxuriously into longer daylight hours, warmer rays of sun, bursting buds in the hedgerows. Gosh that’s poetic! The new growing year fills us with enthusiasm and inspiration.

We want, no need to start gardening all over again. Gardening is an artform, addictive and sustaining.

Skimming through the glossy magazines we are seduced by images of utopia in the garden. Images evoke ideas. In your mind’s eye you might meander through a garden full of flowers, drifts upon drift of colour, hear the tinklings of a small pond. Write your thoughts down.

What do you see?

The best form of gardening at this time of year is planning. Time has a way of changing circumstances.

Various scenarios spring to mind. You may have just moved into a new cottage and the garden is nonexistent or you have owned your house for many years and you have added a conservatory/extension which has seriously altered the shapes in the garden. You may be newly retired and want to reinvent your garden and spend more time enjoying it. The changes in lifestyles are unique to the individual and

endless.

Identifying that something should be done is the first massive step. Sitting down and deciding what you want to do is a good way of clearing out a confused mass of thoughts.

The employment of a garden designer in the first instance might help to crystallise your ideas.

Sometimes a fresh eye can make all the difference and help you to think outside the box. Of course budget always plays a big part in anything you attempt to do to improve your home and garden and you should be realistic about costs. Do not be led up the garden path. Remain practical and keep the ‘M’s’ uppermost in your mind. ‘Men + Machinery + Materials = Money’ Carrying out works yourself? Again be realistic. If you have no aptitude for the work then you can spend money in the wrong direction, tire yourself out in the process and wreak havoc on your bank account. As with any long term investment in your home, it is better to call in professional help and be assured of an excellent result.

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We enjoyed singing carols with the residents of The Old Vicarage in December - we hope they did too! We have our annual Lent Lunch in Yetminster Jubilee Hall on Friday 26th February from 12-2pm. Do join us for some delicious homemade soups!

The Women's World Day of Prayer is on Friday 4th March - please watch out for which church it is going to be held in this year. If you would like to know more about The Mothers' Union, please contact Margaret Shipman 872440.

Anne Reason

WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP Our American Evening on 17th November was a really good evening when Peter Lawrence gave us a short talk on American Presidents and his family connections with the beginning of what we now know as “America”.

The first president, George Washington born 1732, became responsible for the constitution. The 2nd president was John Adams, a solicitor, who became responsible for much of the laws. Andrew Jackson, the 3rd president, was not entirely popular with his reforms of the banks and for his support of new immigrants. 1861 was the time of the Civil Wars, after which Lincoln changed the constitution to end slavery. In 1901 Theodore Roosevelt was instrumental in getting the Panama Canal cut. Peter finished by reminding us that, a hundred years ago in 1915, the Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat and that one of his relatives had been

on that ship. Then we had American Style nibbles with our coffee, before embarking on an American quiz set by Brian Gillard. A pleasant evening for everyone.

The December meeting was our Annual dinner, held this year at The Kings Arms in Thornford, and which Jenny Gloster arranged. Everyone enjoyed their meals.

JANUARY MEETING is a Craft evening with Anne Gillard leading us in making DORSET BUTTONS, after which we will discuss where to attach our buttons, bags, cushions, glasses cases etc.

TUESDAY 16TH FEBRUARY, Michael Kay will be talking on BEING A J.P. It should prove an interesting evening, with questions we have wondered about being talked through.

Meeting take place at Gable Court, Yetminster at 7.30 p.m unless noted otherwise, and visitors are always welcome.

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Tuesday 1st December was our annual competition night, but we were first given a talk on street organs by Joan and David Wright.

We learnt about the different types and how p e o p l e , described as organ grinders, used to play them in public to make a living using trained monkeys to collect money from the people who stopped to listen. They were most popular in the 19th Century. The earliest used a system consisting of a round piece of wood with metal pins (barrel organs).

In 1892 they progressed to using cards with holes punched in them, then to rolls of card also with holes to divert the air from the leather bellows to the various pipes and more recently SD cards containing 100’s of tunes. The pipes can be made to sound like flutes and piccolos or even trumpets or violins. The music is no longer available in this country, but can be sourced from France or Germany.

CAKES – 1st Brenda Evans, 2nd Rachael Clark, 3rd Bridget Gordge BISCUITS – 1st Valerie Buckland, 2nd Rachael Clark, 3rd Ann Harris JAM – 1st Angela Sargent, 2nd Pippa Cole

CHUTNEY – 1st Pippa Cole, 2nd Sue Symes, 3rd Pam Kingston-Jones HAY – 1st Derek Gordge, 2nd Lucy Parrott, 3rd Charlie Osmond SILAGE – 1st Norman Buckland, 2nd Sally Vickery, 3rd Sally Vickery At our January meeting we were given a most interesting talk ‘Trident & Polaris’ by retired Naval Officer, Graham Plaice.

Trident is based at Faslane in Scotland and there has been at least one of the four vanguard class nuclear armed submarines at sea, continuously for the last 46 years acting as a deterrent and protecting our National Security. They are constructed in Barrow in Furness and the nuclear reactors that power them are provided by Rolls Royce. General Fleet support comes from various places in the UK including Plymouth and Portsmouth and there is going to be a new design in the early 2030’s. Trident weighs 15,900 tons is 492 ft long, has 16 missile tubes, 4 torpedo tubes, 48 war heads, cruising depth is 65m and there are 132 crew.

Recruitment is quite hard as duty duration is 16 weeks working 6 hourly shifts.

Mike Spencer “Vietnam Venture” Bonny Sartin “Smuggling in Dorset and Hampshire” All welcome – come and join us.

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How long ago Christmas now seems Remember that sense of anticipation?

The build up to Christmas. The planning, the organizing, the shopping. All in the past now. But as we prepare to wait out February and look forward to the arrival of spring, some of the memories of the Christmas Dinner come floating back.

The decoration – sparkly silver crackers, winter table pieces of ivies, firs and hollies bathed in the warm glow of candlelight.

The buffet loaded with delicious food, traditional turkey, ham, vegetarian option and all the trimmings, the committee members serving the well-marshalled members as they approached the buffet, table by table to avoid congestion (and indigestion?).

As the party progressed, the conversation and chatter: the glitter from the crackers now making people quite literally sparkle, the paper hats and bad jokes – just readable in the silver ink, by candle light, making the corny punch lines more worth waiting for (or were they?).

Entertainment - Anne Knobbs, with keyboard, songs and tales of her life and career. Her love for piano started at the age of three. Standing in the parlour with granny and mum, her nose below the

level of the keys, she learnt to play her first tune, “Sweet Mystery of Life”.

Into the singing with Flanagan and Allen’s “Underneath The Arches”, the music hall number “Hello, Who’s Your Lady Friend”, and songs from various musicals.

Request numbers: Smoke Gets in Your Eyes, A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square, Singing in the Rain and Where Have All the Flowers Gone.

Some more stories: as an 18 year old Anne joined the navy. On her first night out after basic training she was introduced to gin and orange. Mistaking it for a refreshing drink she had to be carried back to base late that evening. It took her a week to recover from it, including a severe wigging from “a beady-eyed regulator”. She never touched gin again but quite ironically found herself playing just recently at the funeral of – “a beady-eyed regulator”.

Back to the songs: Vera Lynn, Edith Piaf, Cats, Phantom, winding up with a Christmas medley. Congratulations to the organisers. A great time was had by all.

Next Meeting: 2.30pm Wednesday 10th February at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster.

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Yet again we were able to call upon a local talent for our November talk when Mike Morrell gave us his talk entitled “A Tale of Two Gardens”. The first of the two was the Island Garden of Mainau on Lake Constance, nicknamed the Flower Island. This garden was started in 1932 by Count Lannan Bernadotte and his wife Sofia but has since been handed over to the care of his children. The garden covers 45 hectares so there is plenty of room for a number of features. Apart from the large manor House there is a butterfly house, the biggest in Germany, an Italian garden with many cypresses, a waterfall, woodland areas, and flowers for every season of the year from bulbs in Spring through rhododendrons , roses in Summer and dahlias in the Autumn. The Count particularly wanted a garden for every season of the year

and this is what Mike aimed at when he came to designing his own garden.

Mike’ second garden was his own Karibu {Swahili meaning Welcome) This garden was started in 1988 and covers just an acre of ground so Mike had rather less than Mainau to play with.

Mike’s excellent photos showed us the garden not only at different times of the year but also how it had matured over the years in particular the trees such as the Deodar Cedar, Betula Jacquemontii and Tulip tree. There is a wealth of flowers from bulbs in the spring, through Angels Fishing Rods, roses, and dahlias and asters. Mike is also a keen vegetable grower and has pears and a grape vine in the greenhouse and enjoys pumpkin and blue cheese soup. For those of you who have not visited the garden it is usually open

biennially for the Leigh Open Gardens.

Next year the Tuesday club has its usual interesting variety of talks including early in the New Year “

and “ ”. You would be made very welcome if you wished to join us, or just to attend a particular meeting. Details are in the Wriggle Valley Calendar of Events.

FEBRUARY

LEIGH WI Unfortunately the lady due to come and speak to us in November got her dates muddled, so we enjoyed just having a social evening. In December we had our annual Christmas supper which, as ever, was delicious and we enjoyed an excellent quiz and pass the parcel! Thank you to the Committee for all their hard work

in organising the evening, it is always a great start to the Christmas season.

On 23rd February we have Annie Sinnott sharing her "TRAVELS IN CAMBODIA" with us, which should be a entertaining evening.

A date for your diary: please note our ANNUAL JUMBLE SALE is on Saturday 5th March in Leigh Village Hall.

Anne Reason

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY Well, who would have thought it? Mother Nature has all manner of cunning plans and naughty tricks up her sleeve to help plants protect themselves when it comes to survival and to show us that she too enjoys the odd naughty joke from time to time. Stephen Fry from Sherborne Castle Gardens kicked off our 2016 programme of talks on the subject of It was, he informed us, slightly nervously, the first time this talk had been aired to Garden Clubs.

Stephen’s cleverly illustrated presentation demonstrated how different species become masters of disguise, deception and trickery in order to guarantee their regeneration, prevent their privacy being invaded or where they fear their very survival is at stake.

His examples included the sexual deception used by orchids to increase pollination, the Passion Fruit’s disguise to keep away marauding parasites and plants that simply steal moisture, nutrients and DNA from their neighbours, while others such as laurel just poison the ground around them to prevent anything getting too close. It’s a vicious world, this plant kingdom! But that is not all.

Mother Nature clearly enjoys a bit of fun when it comes to the more basic side of life by producing rather suggestive species that have been given equally suggestive names. This is a decent magazine, so I can’t tell you any more!

Except it was a light hearted and amusing talk and it left our members hungry and ready to enjoy the tea party laid on for

them by the Committee as our thank you for their continued support. A happy antidote to a dreary January afternoon.

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Preparing for the Magna Flora Flower Festival. One of our members, Philippa Louden, who has been arranging flowers since she was 14, played a significant co-ordinating role with five teams across the Salisbury diocese in preparing their still life presentation for this extraordinary event. She will be telling us all about it. . Who would like to open their gardens this year as part of our Open Gardens Day? It is highly rewarding and great fun, so please join us. We are also looking for helpers, either with serving teas or at the entrances to the gardens themselves.

Please contact me if you can help: pandy.brown@btinternet.com

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB Reduce your lawn cutting by 65%!

What a prospect! And increase garden bee and butterfly visitors tenfold, see rainfall absorbed twice as fast, forget watering and ignore droughts. Then put your lawn rake and aeration tools on ebay. Sounds attractive? It can be if you replace your lawn (all or in part) with a grass-free alternative composed of wildflower turf.

Sturdy, low-growing, long lived and weed inhibiting species of packed wildflowers will require virtually no attention and provide an ever changing pattern of colour, scent and interest. Also – it will supply wild and honey bees, butterflies and other insect pollinators with an ever open deli as wildflowers provide much more nectar and pollen than our more cultivated plants.

Only use the mower when plants are 4 inches tall – about twice a year!

This was the prospect that enthused members of the Garden Club which packed Chetnole Village Hall for the first 2016 meeting. The speaker, who held the audience in a state of rapt attention, was Joy Wallis (BSc Ecol) who, after 30 years’ service to the Dorset Wildlife Trust is now involved in Community work for the Trust.

The title of her lecture was “Gardening for Wild Bees” as outlined in a Defra National Pollination Strategy of 2014. The detail was fascinating!

There are c. 1500 pollinator species, including over 250 species of wild bees, 19 of which are bumble bees (which have colonies with a queen and workers). The rest are known as “Solitary Bees”. Six species of bumble bees regularly visit gardens but can be difficult to identify as the workers, drones and queens may have different markings. Some are short tongued and some are long tongued to

service different flower types, not to mention the often much smaller solitary bees and other pollinating insects. To add confusion, many bumbles have a parasitic cuckoo species which has very similar markings – but lacks pollen sacs.

All wild flowers, particularly herbs, will have pollen and nectar while some cultivars are also laden. Ivy is especially useful in autumn and winter! Bug houses can help provide nest sites for some of the solitary bees and overwintering hibernation for bumble bee queens.

But back to the grass free lawn! In 2014 Joy was approached by The Borough Gardens in Dorchester to do something with a redundant Bowling Green. Having heard about Grass Free Lawns and thinking this would make a fantastic community project, she followed through with over 30 community groups and many individuals growing trays of plants. Full details and images of this successful concept and of this project can be found at www.grassfreelawns.co.uk.

The next meeting of the Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club will be on February 1st when the author Christine Skelmersdale of Broadleigh Gardens near Taunton will discuss “Creative Gardening with Bulbs”.

Tom Withycombe

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Regular Meetings….

Every Mon Table tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

Every Tue

9.30-12.30pm 9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls Just Gym Gymnastic class

2-5pm 4.15-6.30pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Table Tennis Club Yetminster Bell Ringers

10-12noon 7.30pm-10pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster St Andrew's Church

Topsy Turvy Toddlers 9-11.30am Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm

St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Village Hall

Beginners Pilates

Chetnole Village Hall

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

St Andrew’s School Hall

Relax & Renew Yoga Cubs (in term)

6.30 -7.30pm 6-7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster

10-12 noon 10.30-11.30am

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning Morning Yoga Class

Croquet Coach/Play 3pm (until Oct) Wednesday Club (in term) 3.15 pm-4.05pm Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5pm summer only

Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term) Scouts (in term) Beginners yoga

5pm summer only 6-7pm 6-7pm 7-9pm 7pm

Church Farm, Hermiatge Leigh Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster Scout Hut Yetminster St Andrew’s Primary School

7-10pm 9.30-10.30am

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

10am 1.30-3pm

Chetnole Village Hall Pear Tree Preschool

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

2-5pm 5.45-7pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides Leigh Short Mat Bowls

5.45-7pm 7-8.30pm 7-10pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall

Chetnole Community Choir Table Tennis

7.30pm 9.30-12.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Croquet Club

3pm

Yetminster Sports Club

3pm 10.15 am

Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Fitsteps Every Thur

Every Fri

1.30 & 2.35pm

(May - Oct)

Every Sat

Croquet Irish Dancers

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only

Chetnole Playing Fields

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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)

7.30 - 10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Tuesday Club

2.30 - 4pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

Sue Footner 873610

2nd Tues

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

3rd Tues

Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group

7.30pm

Gable Court

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15 - 3pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes

10 - 12noon

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11am

tba

Yetminster Senior Citizens

3pm

The Meadens

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

2nd Wed

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

Police Support Unit

7.30pm

Venue contact 872342

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11am - 12noon

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Pogles Wood nr Leigh

Police Community Support [not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC

Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library

Bridport Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

Friary Shop

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm

St.Andrew's Primary School

11.15am

Church Lane, Hermitage

11.50am

Shearstones, Yetminster

2pm

Stonyacres, Yetminster

10.55 am

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

11.30pm

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

6.30 - 8pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

2nd Thu/alt mth

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

7.30pm

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CHETNOLE WD/D/15/002827 11/12/2015 1 GROVE COTTAGES, MILL LANE, Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 3 of planning approval 1/D/12/000527 Compliance with Conditions). Confirmed 7th Jan 16.

WD/D/15/002153 04/11/2015 HIGHER FARM, BATCOMBE LANE - Erect extension to rear WD/D/15/002154 of listed building (Full & Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/TP/15/00318 04/11/2015 ST PETERS CHURCH, BATCOMBE LANE – Proposed surgery to No Yew. 1 No Holly and 1 No Thuia. Proposed felling and surgery to trees protected by TPO 674: T- 84 Thuia – fell. T – 85 Yew surgery, T- 86 Pine surgery, T – 87 Yew surgery. Granted 13th Nov 15.

WD/D/15/002119 21/08/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW VIEW AND BLOSSOM HILL, WD/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 STOCKWOOD ROAD - Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 of planning approval WD/D/15/000694 (Compliance with Conditions). Application to revoke Section 106 Agreement dated 18.3.1981 (Modification and Discharge of Planning O). No Decision.

HERMITAGE & HILFIELD WD/D/15/002230 02/11/2015 SUMMERLANDS FARM, GUNVILLE LANE - Conversion of attic space to 2 bedrooms to include dormer windows and roof lights (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/15/00748 07/08/2015 1 CHURCH VIEW COTTAGE, LOAD LANE, HILFIELD – Erection of first floor rear extension (Full). No Decision.

LEIGH WD/D/15/002306 04/01/2016 DENBURY HOUSE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Repair chimney WD/D/15/002307 04/01/2016 stack at eastern end of Denbury House. (Full & Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/15/002423 05/11/2015 WILLOW BANKS, CHETNOLE ROAD - Erect conservatory & lean to (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/15/002589 05/11/2015 THE CROSS HOUSE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Demolish existing WD/D/15/002590 garage & erect new garage. Internal & external alterations & demolition of rear bathroom extension (Full & Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

WD/D/15/002213 14/10/2015 CROSS FARM - Cover existing yard/silage clamp (Full).

Approved 17th Dec 15.

WD/D/15/002098 17/08/2015 LAND SOUTH OF BACK DROVE - Outline application to erect 2 no. new dwellings with double garages (Outline). No Decision.

WD/D/15/001665 29/06/2015 OLD DAIRY COTTAGE, CHURCH FARM - Change of Old Dairy Cottage from a unit of holiday accomodation to a dwelling (Full). No Decision.

MELBURY BUBB WD/D/14/002643 01/12/2015 MELBURY BUBB HOUSE, BUBB LANE, MELBURY BUBB Erect extension to garage, stables & pool house. (Full). No Decision.

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PLANNING

FARM - Erect single storey extension (Full). Approved 17th Dec 15.

RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/15/002894 22/12/2015 CASWELL FARM, COMMON LANE - Amendment to planning approval 1/D/13/000242 – relocation of the proposed substation (Non-material Amendment). No Decision.

WD/D/15/002858 Confirmed 18 Dec 15.Variation of conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/D/13/000284 - allow letting as an open market dwelling (Variation of condition). No Decision.

WD/D/15/002465 Approved 20 Nov 15 WD/D/15/002467 Approved 20 Nov 15.

WD/D/15/002444 Confirmed 5 Jan 16 WD/D/15/002393 Confirmed 7 Jan 16.

WD/D/15/002336 Approved 20 Nov 15.

YETMINSTER WD/D/15/002449 05/01/2015 6 EASTLANDS - Erect first floor extension (Full).

No Decision.

WD/D/15/002338 09/11/2015 1 SUSSEX FARM WAY - Erect two storey extension (Full).

Approved 4th Jan 16.

WD/D/15/002655 30/10/2015 LAND TO THE NORTH OF RYME ROAD - WD/D/15/002452 06/11/2015. No Decision.

WD/D/15/002452 06/11/2015 LAND AT CROSS FARM, HIGH STREET - Erection of a detached two-storey dwelling (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/15/001841 05/09/2015 LAND AT ALTON MEAD LAND, LEIGH, YETMINSTER – Install standalone solar Photovoltaic modules, access cable route and associated infrastructure. (Full). No decision.

WD/D/15/001693 25/08/2015 LAND SOUTH OF FOLLEY FARM, THORNFORD ROAD – Outline application for residential development. (Full). No Decision.

WD/CA/15/001224 19/05/2015 2 WILLOW FARM COTTAGES, BRISTER END - Insertion of new window to front elevation above existing Porch (Full).

Under Consideration.

WD/CA/15/001175 19/05/2015 BINGERS, RYME ROAD – Change of use from Agricultural to Equine with proposed sensory access path (Full).

Under Consideration.

WD/CA/15/001197 19/05/2015 THE OLD COURT HOUSE, HIGH STREET – Request for confirmation of compliance of planning conditions 3, 4, 5, 6 & of planning approval WD/D/14/000548 (Compliance with Conditions).

Under Consideration.

WD/D/15/001225 01/04/2015 BINGERS, RYME ROAD – Extension to existing dwelling, demolition of existing garage, new build gym and store, new build garage and alterations to gradient of entrance drive. (Full).

Under Consideration.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 11 February 2016, the meetings start 2.15 in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester.

A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: Graham Plaice www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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COMPUTERS & IT DMDH Computers iPadery PC Problems PDC Computing

47 54 43 50

EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery Little Acorns Pre-School Lower Covey Montessori Nursery

31 4 6

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

63 44 25 34 51

FINANCIAL SERVICES 123 Bookkeeping Services 4 Shires Asset Management Dorset Trading Standards

32 13 52

FOOD, DRINK & CATERING The Chippy Van Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café SPAR, Stores & P.O., Yetminster Thomas J Fudge Wriggle Valley Brewery

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LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors

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PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster

38 63 54

POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster

48 47

PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port

79

PROPERTY Stockwood Lettings

34

PUBLIC HOUSES & HOTELS Chetnole Inn King’s Arms

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