283 March 2016 Wriggle Valley Magazine

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I love this time of year when the day’s are getting longer, birds are in their best plumage and bulbs are thrusting out their beautiful faces. It gives us the chance to go out and about and enjoy our countryside. What about popping along to Pogles Wood for a bit of woodland fun, p 43.

I can’t believe that Easter is nearly upon us; please support your local churches. We are very lucky to have many beautiful churches within the Wriggle Valley and beyond, but they wouldn’t survive without your continued support. St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster is looking for Church Warden so if you have a little time on your hands… p 57. There are other ways you can support your local church, the Russian Orthodox Male Voice Choir will be singing in the Church at the end of the month p 45 and you could sponsor Graham Plaice, our chairman, who is running the Yeovil Half Marathon in aid of St Andrew’s Church and Primary School.

There is a lovely article on p 55 about the importance of an enriched curriculum in primary schools and more importantly history. If you have any historical items or interesting past experiences that you would like to share with the children at St Andrew’s, they would love to welcome you. Please contact the school office on 01935 872430. and we will get in touch or pop in!

Have a great March.

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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e were very saddened to hear of the sudden death of John Way, a resident of Batcombe for many years although he had recently moved to Yetminster. Many villagers have spoken of their conversations with John while out walking and with neighbours.

He was always happy to give a helping hand when he could and he will be much missed. We send our deep condolences to Margaret and her family.

EASTER SUNDAY SERVICE will be at the earlier time of 9.30am, the church will be decorated on the day before so if you have any daffodils left or any other flowers please bring them.

A JUMBLE SALE will be held on Saturday 2nd April at Leigh Village Hall at 2.30pm. Any donations to Carol Attwell or myself and please come and lend a hand or buy.

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arch issue for Chetnole begins sadly as we remember Viv Cook and Sally Slaughter who both passed away very recently. Viv from Poachers Lodge and Sally will be greatly missed by Chetnole and we send our condolences to their families and friends.

On a happier note, we welcome the Hodgson family to Orchard House; Ali, Johnny, Charlie, Arabella and Jasper

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A PLEAmoved TO ALL DRIVERS have in along with dogs Molly Batcombe andwill Hermitage andResidents Poppy. of We hope you all be are highly concerned abouthome the increasing very happy in your new and we incidents of dangerous through our look forward to seeingdriving lots more of you. villages. urban speed We alsoWithout bid a visible fond farewell to limit the signs, residents have towho rely on to us be lovely Taylor family aredrivers leaving this month.

Mark, Ashley, sensible and drive Anna, at speeds appropriate to Makenzie and Riley are type heading Downthe conditions and the of road Under (placenot of Anna'sall birth) to seem startto a unfortunately drivers new life in Melbourne and we wish them all the very best even though we will miss them hugely. The family have lived at Withybrook Farm for over five years. Good luck Taylors five!

C H E T N O L E DEFIBRILLATOR has arrived and is in situ in the village hall outer porch. You will have had Sue Morgan's excellent information sheet through your letterbox and should the occasion arise that you need to use it there is a copy also in the defibrillator bag. Sue recommends viewing "St

Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall 7.30pm Saturday 12th March with GUSTAV BENSEL HOT CLUB popular gipsy style and is led by Andy Williamson Jazz Café 2-5pm Friday 8th April BRIDGE AFTERNOON 7.30pm Saturday 16th April with HARLEM 5 playing “real traditional jazz” Jazz Café

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Following many requests for a gipsy style jazz band we are pleased to have booked the GUSTAV BENSEL HOT CLUB to perform on Saturday 12th March and we look forward to seeing you at this gig.

This band is led by Andy Williamson who also led the big band many of us enjoyed so much at the Lewiston School concert.

As usual table nibbles will be provided and also a cash bar.

Tickets are available from either John Head on 01935 873555 or Shirley Madgwick on 01935 872838.

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MANY THANKS to SYLVIA AND OLIVE

This month’s issue of the magazine will be slightly different for the people of Chetnole in that it will not have been delivered by village stalwarts, Sylvia Frampton and Olive Turner. For our loyal ladies who have unswervingly marched around the village in wind, rain and snow are calling time on their rounds, each having dedicated many years to the magazine, safeguarding its punctual distribution every month and for this we thank them wholeheartedly for giving their valuable time for the benefit of others.

Sylvia (Chetnole resident since 1937) was with the magazine from issue 1 (we are now on 283) and she recalls Stanley Waterfall bringing over the Chetnole copies from Leigh to the delivery gang which included Ruth Sanford, June Stringer and Paul Horsey. Sylvia would do her round on her bicycle and later her scooter, becoming a familiar sight up and down the lane, chatting to those she met on the way.

Along with her Chetnole delivery round Sylvia has continued to post copies each month to a few villagers who have moved out of the area but still enjoy reading all the news.

Olive (Chetnole born and bred) has five years’ delivering duties under her belt, serving Foys Lane and School Lane and both ladies are more than experienced in delivery rounds having delivered the Sherborne Deanery magazine (Sylvia) and newspapers (Olive) during the 1950’s.

Sylvia remembers loading her Sherborne Deanery magazines onto her son David’s trike and off they would go together around Chetnole. They both say how very much they have enjoyed delivering the mag over the years, taking the opportunity to meet and talk to villagers and are both amazed at the huge range of design and position of letterboxes!

We thank them hugely for their time and efforts and wish them both well. Linda Fudge and Jenny and Chris Shepherd will join the loyal team of delivery girls and boys from Issue 283 so thank you too for offering your services to the magazine, without its team of volunteers it simply would not exist.

Happy 65th wedding anniversary this year to Sylvia and Doug!

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NEW YEARS PARTY 30th. January Delicious lasagne, tasty desserts and a beautifully decorated hall all contributed to making our first village gathering of the year a success.

The Village Hall was comfortably full and there was a convivial atmosphere.

Thanks to everyone who came along, and especially to all who contributed their time and effort.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY MOTHERING SUNDAY 6th. March There will be a service in St. Mary’s church on Mothering Sunday, starting at 6.30pm.

All are welcome EASTER BINGO 19th. March Bingo returns to the Village Hall on Saturday 19th. March, starting at 7.30pm.

We hope to see you there.

PALM SUNDAY 20th. March There will be a service at 10.15am on Sunday 20 March led by Rev. John Rennie.

All are welcome.

CROQUET 13th April Wednesday evening croquet sessions will return to Church Farm on 13th. April (subject to favourable weather!) starting at 5.30pm.

Come along – no experience necessary.

SPRING WALK AND BRUNCH 24th. April Those of you who took part in the last Spring Walk will know what fun this is. Bring your walking shoes (and dog if you have one) and enjoy a leisurely stroll through our beautiful countryside.

This year we will begin ‘at the top of Batcombe’ (near the nudist camp, where balloons will mark the spot) at 11 am on Sunday 24th April. Once we have completed the walk, we shall move on to the Village Hall for a brunch of soup and bacon butties. The cost for the brunch will be £5.

If you would like to be participate, please call Sue Bosanquet on 01963 210200 so that we know how many people to cater for.

Thank you.

SUMMER ACTIVITIES – August This is a further reminder of planned activities on the village green later in the year.

The likely events are a concert on Friday August 5th and a village lunch on Sunday 7th.

Please note the dates in your diary.

NEXT THEMED EVENING 22nd October Another date for your diary - our next themed evening will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 22nd October. More details in future editions of this magazine.

PRAYER IN HERMITAGE Would you like to join us for prayer and fellowship? We meet weekly on a Wednesday at 8.30am at Alan Ward’s home, finishing at 9.15am.

Maybe that time is not suitable for you?

It would be wonderful if some of you would like to meet at another suitable time. Please contact me on 01963 210953 if you are interested.

NEW NEIGHBOURS Like buses, you wait forever for a family with children to move into the village, and then two come along close together!

We extend a warm welcome to Graham ‘Basher’ Booth, his wife Anna and their children Mia, Harry, Ned and Sofia.

Their move-in date is dependent on the progress of the alterations been made to their new home.

We look forward to seeing them around the village and joining in with the village activities.

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We are holding another 60'S & 70'S NIGHT on the 9th April (please see poster for details).

Tickets £10 available from Ann Harris 07970 730656, Georgies in Yetminster,

Bridget Gordge 07974 811286 and Bridge Garage Leigh.

There will be live music by DESIGN, supper and please bring your own drinks.

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Andrew, Stephen and David Vickery along with friends Jonny, Claire, Jamie and Shirley will be cycling from John O'Groats to Lands end in memory of Richard Vickery.

They are training hard and will undertake to cycle over the distance of 960 miles.

Andrew, Stephen, David, Jonny, Claire, Jamie and Shirley are doing this ride to raise the money in appreciation for the care received by their father during his illness.

Please support them in the way of sponsorship or by the details at the bottom of the poster. All proceeds to be donated

to Fortuneswell Unit Dorchester County Hospital, Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Marie Curie. We will keep you updated on their progress.

On behalf of Hilfield Church, we would like to thank Hermitage Village Hall for their kind donation of £100 towards our church funds.

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T'WAS THE VICKERY BROTHERS 'Twas the Vickery Brothers from Hilfield that caught the cycling craze They turned away the good old horse that served them many days; They dressed themselves in cycling clothes, resplendent to be seen; They hurried off to town and bought some new shining machines; And as they wheeled them through the door, with an air of lordly pride, The grinning shop assistant said, "Excuse me lads, but can you all ride?"

"See here, young man," said the Vickery boys, "from here to the sea, From Portland to back home, there's none can ride like us three.

We're good all round and give anything a go as everybody knows, Although we're not the one to talk - I hate a man that blows.

But riding is our special gift, our chiefest, sole delight; Just ask a wild duck can it swim, a cat can it fight.

There's nothing clothed in hair or hide, or built of flesh or steel, There's nothing walks or jumps, or runs, on axle, hoof, or wheel, That can cycle as fast up the steepest hill, while we hold on tight: We're ride these two-wheeled bikes right, straight away and out of sight."

'Twas the Vickery brothers, from Hilfield, that sought their own abode, That perched above Manor Farm, beside the highest road.

They turned the cycles down the hill and mounted for the fray, But 'ere they'd gone a dozen yards the bikes decided

to bolt clean away.

They left the track, and through the trees, just like some silver streaks They whistled down the awful slope down towards the Creek They shaved a stump by half an inch, they dodged a big white-box: The very pheasants in fright went scrambling up the rocks, The rabbits hiding in their burrows dug deeper underground, As the Vickery boys as white as chalk, sat tight to every bound.

Their bikes struck a stone and gave a spring that cleared a fallen tree, They raced beside a precipice as close as close could be; And then as the boys let out one last despairing shriek They made a leap of twenty feet into the said Creek.

'Twas the Vickery Brothers from Hilfield, that slowly swam ashore: They said, "We've had some narrer shaves and lively rides before; We've rode a horse round a yard to win a five-pound bet, But this was the most awful ride that we've encountered yet.

Will give these two-wheeled a miss; it's shaken all our nerves To feel it whistle through the air and plunge and buck and swerve.

There safe at rest in the Creek, we'll leave them lying still; When its time to cycle again we will pull them out and let them drain its off to John O'Groats we all go and from there to Lands Ends is our quest to raise funds in Memory of our dad Richard and we will do our upmost best.

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oon I will be striding around the fields with not one but two black Labradors! We have a new puppy called Poppy, born soon after Remembrance Sunday last year.

Everything for her is a new discovery and yesterday as she was sniffing around our green-house wagging her silly little tail she hummed to herself:

Then she hurled herself off the wall and landed splat on the soggy grass!

From new puppies and new green spikes to new people who may have arrived in Leigh from other places. I remember how warmly we were welcomed when we moved into Leigh over six years ago. If new people have moved in next door to you or round the corner please contact Wendy Stillitano or 01935 872174 for a Welcome Pack for your new neighbours. Being able to make personal contact with a new neighbour might bring them an extra little bit of zest to the arduous task of unloading boxes and battling it out with BT to get connected. The Pack has useful information about the village, its events, clubs and local information. Then our new residents can throw their furniture around the rooms and come out and join us for some very special village company!

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PS: Polite notice: Please would dog owners using Church Lane clear up after their dogs. It is unpleasant for the residents having to pick up other people’s dog mess from their own driveways, and more importantly young children regularly use the lane. I know most dog owners in the village are responsible, it’s a shame a few think it’s acceptable. Thank you.

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FAREWELL FROM PHILIPPA In March 2012 I took over coordinating the Leigh News.

Almost exactly 4 years! So, time for a change I think! It has been a joy to be part of this fabulous magazine and to have the opportunity to be the first to receive all your news. Sometimes it has been a bit of a scramble to get things done but you have all been very patient with my inevitable mistakes and generous at volunteering your news and views.

It is with a mixture of relief and sadness that I hand over to Emma. It will be lovely not to have the deadline pressure and equally lovely to be able to pick up the magazine and read when it arrives with no idea as to what excitement it may contain. Thank you everyone. And now…..welcome to Emma!

Philippa Toulson EDITOR’s COMMENT Many thanks Philippa from the Wriggle Valley Magazine family for all your wonderful support over the last few years; we will miss you although I suspect we will still see a lot of you one way or the other.

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A Walk in the Woods (15) 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.

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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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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH REQUEST FOR VOLUNTEERS As you can imagine in a church and churchyard as old as ours, there is always plenty of maintenance to be done. We wondered if anyone in the village who likes using a paint brush, might come and paint the gates to the church and the front gates, if we supply the materials.

Obviously we would wait for better weather but it would be such a help if someone could give us a hand to keep this wonderful village church looking good. We have a wedding in May and it would be lovely to have it done by then. If you are interested in helping, please contact either Eddie Upton (873889) or Anne Reason (873726).

Thank you.

NEW SHED Great rejoicing, we now have a shed up in the churchyard. All we have to do is fit the locks etc. to protect anything that we put in there!

DATES FOR MARCH Tuesday 1st March, 10.30 - 12.00 COFFEE MORNING in the church Thursday 10th March, 12 noon – 2pm LENT LUNCH in the Village Hall

This year the donations will be going to a local charitable organisation called "Future Roots" which helps people to utilise a rural environment to enhance their well-being. There will be plenty of homemade soup, so please do come and join us Sunday 20th March, 10.15am PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS, FAMILY SERVICE Sunday 20th March, 5pm PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS, TIME OF PRAISE Sunday 27th27th March, Sunday March, 9.30am 9.30amEASTER EASTERSUNDAY, SUNDAY, HOLY COMMUNION HOLY COMMUNION Common Common Worship Worship (please (please note note slightly slightly earlier earliertime). time).

DATES FOR APRIL: Saturday 16th April, 10am SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY in the church and Wednesday 20th April, 7pm ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH meeting in the church. We hope to entice you there with a glass of wine!

Lastly, please keep the weekend of 4th and 5th

June free in your diary. We will be holding a CHURCH OPEN DAY on the Saturday with a variety of activities that will combine celebrations of the Queen’s 90th birthday, the unique contribution of village churchyards to our cultural heritage and the specialness of the church in the history and life of this village. Look for more details in next month’s magazine but expect a village breakfast in the churchyard and activities for a variety of ages and interests through the day.

We will be having a celebratory Evensong on the Sunday Anne Reason & Eddie Upton, Churchwardens

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The OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME, LEIGH DIGNITY-IN-CARE DAY

A POEM FOR ANNIE Deep in rural Dorset far from the madding crowd lives a very special lady of whom we're really proud.

Annie runs and owns a Care home, the finest that you'll see, a fine old red brick building that she bought in '83.

This was celebrated in some style, with a tea party to highlight best practice, as well as sneakily using it as a cover for Annie Sinnott’s birthday celebrations. She was presented with a selection of gifts from both staff and residents. Special thanks go to Ann Hinchliffe for providing the light entertainment.

Certificates were presented to staff who that had gone the extra mile recently, with a special thank you to Stewart Simms, who gave up his day off to sing for the residents.

Dates for the diary: Saturday 9th April: COFFEE MORNING, supporting the charity “SCHOOL IN A BAG”, p45. This is a charity created to help poor, orphaned, vulnerable and disaster-affected children throughout the world. Each School Bag is filled with stationery, learning resources and eating utensils that will enable a child to write, draw, colour, calculate, express themselves and above all learn. An education for these children could be their passport to a life out of hardship and poverty. If you have any saleable goods, raffle prizes, bric a brac etc, please drop them off at the Old Vicarage.

Saturday 18th June: STREET PARTY ON THE LAWN, celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday Sunday 24th July: CHARITY DOG SHOW

She started up her business way back in ‘84 she only had one resident, but she knew there would be more. she really had a vision of providing first class care, and threw her heart and soul in it with vision and with flair.

One by one the rooms were built and many came to stay It wasn't always easy, but she learned along the way. that when you're getting elderly you need that peace of mind. so you can live in comfort, with carers that are kind.

Annie gained respect from all and soon became well known for pioneering training staff and so the seeds were sown. to welcome people to our care who can no longer cope, and fill their lives with empathy, dignity and hope.

There have been many ups and downs and bumps along the way, but she has come through shining and we would like to say; that we are very lucky to have earned her full respect, and we are now just waiting to see what she'll do next!

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elcome to Emma Platt who has moved into Rose Cottage, 5,The Granary. She hails from Berkshire and works in the admin office of Synegy in Evershot. She is a keen rider and keeps her horse locally. We hope she will be very happy in Ryme.

VILLAGE MEETING will be on Thursday 24th March 7.00pm in the Church, make a note in your diaries we all need to keep up to speed with the Ryme Road planning appeal.

FRANKHAM FARM NGS GARDENS OPEN first day for this year will be Sunday 13th March, don’t forget the new opening times 11,30am to 5pm with home grown pork BBQ lunches as well as delicous tea and cakes.

Open days - please note change of times: 11.30am to 5 pm ● Sun 13th March

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Readers of the Yetrep bumblings will be aware that I invariably use these pages to apologise for something I have done wrong so (first for the new year!) apologies for getting the times wrong for the Coffee N'Cakes mornings - the correct times are 10.am to 12 noon on the 1st Wednesday of the month! Last month I also managed to get a ticket for It's a Wonderful Life organised by the Yetminster Community Project (YCP) which was great fun and I managed to get my leg stroked by the actress playing the angel we'll it was more of a slap really but at my age I'm grateful for any contact! - sadly I was later told that I looked remarkably like Donald Trump and I am really not sure how to respond to this.

So onto important things - hopefully you got along to one of the two Neighbourhood Plan "Drop In" sessions and are fired up to get involved - without you it won't happen. The road works continue although they should be coming to an end by the time you read this the cable pull through still has to happen but Next mag, APRIL ISSUE, 12th MARCH for news & views please

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this should not (hopefully) be so disruptive you will, I am sure, want to join with me in extending our support to the owner of the house which was modified by the dumper truck - I understand they were very pragmatic about it but it must have been a shock to say the least! There is an article elsewhere explaining about road closures (p 35) and road works and controlling anything seems rather fraught to say the least!

Another good film this month from Moviola on Tuesday 22nd - it's THE LADY IN THE VAN with Maggie Smith who plays Mary Sheppard who lived in a van (you might have guessed!) in Alan Bennett's driveway for 15 years - it's well acted and very amusing so don't miss it.

Look out also in the WVM for the article by the YCP who are inviting applications from the community for projects that need funding. It's Commonwealth Day on Sunday the 13th March and I know Geoff Goater has brought one of the biggest flags around so he needs plenty of support to help it fly on the St Andrew's Flag Pole - I feel positively sorry for Rob Barfoot, the Tower Guardian who will have to fight with it getting up the stairs to fly it!

There is the YCP Simon & Harvey QUIZ in the Jubilee Hall on the 5th March and the Yetminster Jubilee Hall Committee have their AGM on the 14th March and there are lots of other events happening so do look at the WVM Diary. An early warning for April is the 200th anniversary of Benjamin Jesty's death who, I am sure you know, was known for his early experiment in inducing immunity against smallpox using cowpox and lived here at Upbury Farm. The history Club are promoting a commemorative event so look out for the details.

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FRED HEARN 1927 – 2015 Many long time residents of Yetminster and surrounding villages will remember when Fred and his wife Avis ran a very successful Oak House Stores in Yetminster.

Sadly I have to report that Fred passed away in Newport hospital in December.

An ebullient Londoner, Fred always had a

YETMINSTER & RYME INTRINSECA PARISH COUNCIL Summary of COUNCIL MEETING 20th January 2016 NEW COUNCILLOR. Mr John Howes was coopted onto the Council TRENCH WORKS. Mr Cheleda of Highways and Mr Hillary of Smiths the Contractors briefed us on the current state of the trench works and answered questions from the public who expressed dismay at the work going on at Brister End and in particular the lack of information. The route through the centre of the village was discussed and it was agreed that it would be overall less disruptive to go down the High Street rather than the Church path. Subsequent to the meeting the Chairman and two councillors held a meeting with Highways and the Contractors at which a hopefully more satisfactory programme for the remainder of the work was thrashed out. This will include better information on what is going on.

SYRIAN REFUGEES. Mr Strover presented a paper on the possibility of the Council becoming involved in housing some Syrian refugees; the Chairman said that he would like all councillors to consider the proposal and in particular look at the websites named

by Mr Strover. The matter could then be discussed at the February Meeting.

S106 MONEY. It was agreed that £3144 should be made available towards the resurfacing of the Jubilee Hall car park, a

cheery word for everyone and is, I am sure, remembered not least, by the many paper boys and girls he employed. After leaving Yetminster Fred and Avis lived in Tintern where they led an active life until the last few years when Fred became increasingly unwell. I am sure our thoughts are with Avis and the three children, Karen, Kevin and Kim. further grant of £1500 from WDDC village hall fund is also available. A further grant of £1800 has also been made available by WDDC PLANNING. Land at Cross Farm. Some changes to this proposal have been made but the Council objection stands.

Solar Farm in Alton Mead Lane. This was approved by WDDC despite the Council objections that no thought had been given to the cable routing.

The Chairman reported that Oliver Letwin, our MP, has lent his support for the objections to both the Gladman and Folly Farm developments.

There were no other contentious planning applications.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN. It is intended that this should go ahead in conjunction with Leigh and possibly other villages. A ‘drop in’ session would be held on 13th February, Leigh am and Yetminster pm. The Yetminster session was subsequently postponed until the 20th.

SPEED CAMERAS Councillor Knight said that he was negotiating with the Police to allow him to do night time checks as significant speeding after dark has been reported.

SINK HOLE ON BOYLES PATH. This will be taken up with Boyles Trust.

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FANCY YOUR CHANCES? The 50 Club was started around 1990 by the Yetminster Fair Association as a means of encouraging villagers and friends to support village activities.

Funds raised by the Club are either returned in prize money or distributed as grants to local organisations - to date we have raised in excess of £20,000 (!) and it is "fair" to say that this is the mainstay of our fund raising activities.

The fund is registered with WDDC with an annual fee (currently £20) and the Club complies with the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005.

The ‘50’ in the Club name relates to the original idea of selling 50 tickets, although there is no limit to the number of tickets that may be sold. Tickets are sold on an annual basis for a total £52 per year (equivalent to £1 per week) paid by standing order in £13 quarterly instalments.

The Club aims to distribute a minimum of 50% of its income as prize money (therefore the greater the number of tickets sold, the greater the prize money).

A LITTLE BIT OF BREAD AND BUTTER FROM THE COFFEE BEANS. Before Christmas we were given a super surprise farewell present to spoil ourselves. So, in January the Coffee Beans found themselves sitting at a lovely window table at the Manor Hotel in Yeovil.

We had the most delightful and delicious lunch and had great fun. We would like to thank everyone for giving us a real treat.

Thank you all very much indeed.

Pat Smith

Currently a total of £1580 is paid out annually in prizes through: - 8 monthly draws each with £50, £30 and £20 prizes - 4 quarterly draws each with £100, £50, £25 and £20 prizes Winning tickets are drawn monthly by an individual independent of the YFA and the Club submits an annual financial account to WDDC. So if you fancy your chances, (and the odds are very good) why not give it a go standing order forms are available on the Fair pages of the Parish Website and you can either set up your own payments though your bank or drop the form into the WVM Post Box in the entrance to Georgies/Old School gallery.

David Torrance, Chairman YFA YFA is non-profit making and run entirely by voluntary support.

YETMINSTER FAIR 50's Club February 1st £50 2ⁿd £30 3rd £20

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The Yetminster Community Project has now been up and running for over a year!

From quizzes to concerts, we have enjoyed organising a wide variety of events. Particularly encouraging was the tremendous response last month to “It’s a wonderful life”as part of the Dorset Artsreach programme – something we hope to build on during this coming year.

When we set up this cheerful band of willing volunteers just over a year ago, we all agreed that the primary aims were to have some fun and organise as wide a variety of events as possible for the community. If the serendipitous byproduct of those two aims was that we made some money as well, then we would use this for the benefit of the community, too.

We are pleased to say that we are in that happiest of positions and are now encouraging local community groups and interests to come forward with any requests to be beneficiaries of these funds.

So if you need something for your group and would like some help then write to us

at: Yetminster Community Project, Rock House, Queen Street, Yetminster DT9 6LL Thank you for all of your support. We hope to see you at one of our up-coming events later this year.

RHYME Welcome to Rob & Sue Wydra whoParish have aCouncil last managed to move into Fern particularly as there are so MATTERS The WDDC many objectors.

If only the Parish Council Development Control Committee refused the application for Land at Folly Farm to attends as yesterday, the applicant be developed. I attended on behalf of the (Gladman) will pick up on it and suggest it Parish Council and although we were means that the village is not against the successful, the village's case was development.

When we get word of the WDDC weakened by the fact that none of the other objectors were present to make Meeting we will convene a meeting of those who have objected and plan a course their case.

No doubt they had good reasons but of action where, say up to 12 people, each when the Ryme Road Application comes give a slightly different take on their up it is important that the village is reasons for objecting to the application.

D G Gould, Chairman YRIPC represented by residents and not just the

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COMMONWEALTH DAY 14th March Monday 14th March is Commonwealth Day. The Commonwealth of Nations dates back to 1949 and was constituted as a way to bind together parts of the old British Empire where the pressures were growing for independence. People of a certain age may remember Harold Macmillan’s Wind of Change speech in 1961 which was the herald of the UK’s final divestment of empire and the end of her role as a world colonial power.

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The institution is unique and to celebrate its longevity and also as a commemoration of the Head of the Commonwealth’s 90th birthday, on 14th March at 10am, along with many other villages and towns in the UK, we will be raising the Commonwealth flag from St. Andrew’s tower. Key Stage 2 pupils from St. Andrew’s CE Primary will be doing a project and we hope that the weather will be kind enough on the day for some of the children to help raise the flag. On 14th March, we hope as many people as possible will see the flag flying and celebrate the Commonwealth and its peoples.

RHYMECLOSURES Welcome to & Sue Wydra who have a lastinmanaged to move into Fern Except an emergency when the Police ROAD & Rob ROAD WORKS What the Parish Council Can or Cannot Do Residents continue to suffer from the continuing works to install the supply cable to the Caswell Solar Farm in the west of the village and it is perhaps useful if the Parish Council's position is explained.

We endeavour to represent residents interests although, unfortunately, we have no legal standing to prevent either closure or works as this lies with the County Council.

If we are given sufficient notice we can try, where it is considered appropriate, to influence both the timing and the route of the closure or road works but this has to be done through discussion. It is worth noting that Statutory Undertakers and their agents can apply to work on the road and providing the works meet the requirements of the Highways Department the work can be implemented.

can order a road closures eight weeks notice should normally be given and suitable diversions made known. However any diversion has to be along the same grade of road as that where the actual closure takes place which is why they often appear to be longer than necessary.

The closure must be advertised but there is no statutory duty to directly inform individuals who are directly affected by it.

Notifications and details of road closures and road works are now included on the Parish's webpage and this also has the contact details of both Dorset County Highways and the contractors undertaking the work and you are encouraged to use this on a regular basis.

David Gould, Chairman YRIPC

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

MARCH Tues

1

Coffee Morning/ Bring & Buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club Smuggling in Dorset Bonny Sartin

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Fri

4

WVMU Women's World Day of Prayer

2.30pm

St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster

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

Yetminster History Society Thomas Hardy Andrew Leah

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Wed

9

Thur

10 Lent Lunch for Future Roots

12-2pm

Leigh Village 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

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

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15 WVWG Willow modelling

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

Sat

19 Easter Bingo

7.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Tues

22 Yetminster Film Night The Lady in the Van

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Thur

24 Ryme Village Meeting

7pm

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme

Sat

26 Easter egg hunt & Easter wreaths

Tues

29 Russian Orthodox Choir

7.30pm

St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster

Wed

30 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

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31 Junior Conservation Team

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Coffee morning/ Bring & Buy

10.30am

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Leigh Discussion Club Call My Bluff Larry & Sue Skeats

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wed

6

Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

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8

Bridge afternoon for Save the Children

2-5pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sat

9

Coffee Morning for School in a Bag

10.30am

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Charity 60s & 70s Night

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Mon

11 Leigh Moviola The Lady in the Van 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

12 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society 7.30pm wood turning demo Mark Sanger

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13 Croquet

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Church Farm, Hermitage

Sat

16 Spring clean church

10am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Jazz CafĂŠ Harlem 5

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Chetnole Village Hall

Yetminster History Society Benjamin Jesty bicentenary

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

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Gable Court, Yetminster

Tues

19 WVWG Age UK and Dorset

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20 APCM, St Andrew's Church, Leigh

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23 WVMU Coffee morning

Wed

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Spring walk & brunch

11am

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11.30am5pm

Frankham Farm, Ryme

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

2.30pm

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25 Woodland Wednesday

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The Wriggle Valley Players are proud to present This year the Wriggle Valley Players performed their biggest, brightest and boldest panto yet. Dick Whittington, superbly directed by first timer George Flint, was quick-witted and sharp with thigh-slapping aplenty and more wigs, outfits and beards than you can shake a stick at.

Despite pantomimes often being criticised for their plots being thinner than wafer thin mints, the players took the story and ran with it, with a multitude of opportunities for embellishment and adlibbing (possibly because one’s ability to learn lines may not be what it used to be).

The eponymous pauper, played by Katy Lyons, and his/her cat Tom, portrayed delightfully by Phoebe Ferris, arrive in London all the way from Dorset’s Wriggle Valley, hoping the city streets will be paved with gold.

They arrive at the ‘shilling’ store owned

by Alderman Fitzwarren (Paul Atwell), and run by his

charming and beautiful daughter Alice (Sian Doble), encountering an assortment of oddball employees: Keith Allington played the squeaky clean crowd whipper-upper Idle Jack, with Greg Groves in his first dame role as the flamboyant but atrocious cook, Sarah Suet.

Whittington (the script churns out so many awkward nudge nudge, wink wink jokes about his first name it’s difficult to even write it without feeling embarrassed) falls hopelessly and sappily in love with Alice, but his dreams are stymied

by John House’s evil King Rat, wannabe Mayor of London, and his horrid Ratlings, Amy, Tess and Rowen, who try to frame the protagonist for stealing a pocket watch. John, for once not playing the Dame, has an absolute ball as the rat-tastic baddie, growling theatrical threats and delivering his numbers in a gravelly vocal.

Meanwhile Amy Goodfellow provides the yin to King Rat’s

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yang, singing and rhyming her way through as the panto’s Fairy Liquid.

Comedy sidekicks, Captain Goodness (Steve Crumpler), and Midshipman Gracious (Mike Flint), lead the cast on a sea voyage of discovery along with their piratanical wives, played by Bella Neate-Clegg and Sarah Ferris (and what a rendition of “500 Miles” that was). The “crew” end up shipwrecked on an island where we find the Sultan (Tony Gilbert), and his Sultana (Daphne Barfoot) in their opulent palace.

Eventually Dick deals with the evil King Rat in a light sabre duel swamped in special effects (provided by Will Geeson and his team). Whittington gets his girl and all is well with the world.

The panto also included some colourful songs and dance routines, set against numerous suitably sumptuous back cloths designed

by Steve. Plus there’s an extra thrill with the inclusion of the juniors in the opening and a hilarious cooking scene, and the ubiquitous scary Gorilla scene, featuring Gill Clarke, that the children adored.

There was lots of screaming, booing and cheering which goes to show the Wriggle Valley Players struck exactly the right panto note for this unadulterated delight.

Thanks to all the cast, the myriad of wonderful back stagers,behind the sceners and all our sponsors who help made this panto the brilliant heart warming performance it was.

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The primroses and snowdrops are out and it is time to think about our spring activities at Pogles Wood: EVENTS FOR CHILDREN We will have our special EGG HUNT AND EASTER WREATH MAKING session on Saturday 26th March with Easter and spring related fun and games!

Open to children and families of any age.

Our first WOODLAND WEDNESDAY sessions will be on 30th March and 6th April. As it is the Easter holidays these sessions (for pre-school children in term time) will be for accompanied children age seven and under. Pre-school sessions will be on 27th April, 25th May and 29th June.

All these activities run from 12.00 – 3.00 pm and cost £4 per child Why not bring your picnic? Refreshments available.

VOLUNTEER DAYS It is time for all our volunteers to turn out and lend a hand. The Junior Conservation Team will meet on Thursday 31st March, 10am – 3pm. The day is open to families with children of any age and unaccompanied children aged 10 and over.

As we will be doing real work with real tools etc. there is no charge but unaccompanied children must be booked in advance so we can ensure adequate supervision is available. As well as helping plant, manage and repair things there will

also be a chance for some craft work and for those who are already working towards their John Muir Award to accumulate additional days.

So that the adults do not feel left out, there will be an ADULT VOLUNTEER DAY on Saturday 2nd April, 10am POGLES PARTIES We have some bookings already for this year. Please book as early as you can.

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It was sad to learn at the January meeting that the club would be forced to close at the end of the year if the numbers did not improve.

When the club was started by the Reverend Rodda in the early 1970's, known then as the Senior Citizens, meetings were held in Chetnole Village Hall. There were enough members to fill two coach loads for the outings and half of these were from Chetnole.

This year there are only two members, how times have changed! The club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 2.30pm in Leigh Village Hall. During the year there are speakers on various interesting subjects, finishing with a cup of tea and the raffle. New members will be very welcome. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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Our cub pack have been busy over the past few months and has taken part in the District swimming gala held at Bridport, great effort was made by all taking part and a fun time was had. Thanks to Jess for supplying the tasty gingerbread men, they were very delicious.

The cubs made fifty Christingle oranges during one of their pack meetings and these were presented to members of the congregation at St Andrew's Church during the service.

Some of our cubs together with beavers and scouts did a 'Bag Pack' at Tesco stores in Yeovil and helped raise over £500, so well done all who attended. This money will be used to fund activities that the sections decide to take part in throughout the year.

We have had five new cubs join our pack and they are settling in very well and enjoying the pack meetings.

Recently the cubs attended the pantomime at Leigh village hall and

had a fabulous time watching a great panto 'Dick Whittington' performed by the Wriggle Valley Players and then negotiating the floods on their way home!

The cubs would like to say a huge thank you to Jim and Carol at the White Hart in Yetminster for their generous donation of £70 raised at a recent quiz night. This will help to fund future activities held by the pack.

1st YETMINSTER SCOUT GROUP are looking for volunteers from the local community who would like to become involved in scouting, The scout troop are looking for a scout leader to become involved with the running of the scout troop. If you are interested and could give a few hours of your time each week please feel free to contact our current scout leader for more information, it would be great to hear from you.

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TINY CARING GESTURES My first book of poetry “Tiny Caring gestures” was based on my experiences of working in the care industry. I wanted to

WELCOME TO OUR SPRING NEWSLETTER To start off the Spring we would like to welcome our new female GP Dr Jackie Fleet who will be starting on Monday 29th February.

Her sessions will be as follows:TUESDAY MORNINGS AND ALTERNATE MONDAY AND FRIDAY AFTERNOONS. We would also like to welcome:JILL BRUSHETT - Reception and Pharmacy Supervisor.

LIZ KIRLEW has now joined us on a permanent basis as our new Healthcare Assistant. and BEV GARRETT—Receptionist EASTER OPENING TIMES THURSDAY 24th MARCH OPEN FRIDAY 25th MARCH CLOSED MONDAY 28th MARCH CLOSED TUESDAY 29th MARCH OPEN ANNUAL FLU CLINICS We held our annual flu clinics which were well attended, thank you goes especially to the ladies from coffee beans for keeping the refreshments flowing and thank you to all the donations, we raised a

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IN AID OF ST ANDREW’S CHURCH & SCHOOL Graham Plaice is running the Yeovil Half Marathon on 20th March on behalf of St Andrews Church and St Andrew’s CE Primary School and would appreciate it if you could sponsor him. Sponsorship sheets will be at the back of the church or you can pledge by sending him an e-mail at: gplaice@gmail.com. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

YETMINSTER’S FORGOTTEN HERO Who is Yetminster’s most famous historical character? Boyle?

Pioneering chemist, renowned for his gas laws, endowed Boyle’s School in the High Street? He never actually set foot in Yetminster.

Who discovered the principle of vaccination? Who made a massive contribution to public health and saving the human race from the ravages of smallpox?

Dr Edward Jenner?

Well, he got the credit for it. He was even voted £30,000 by Parliament in recognition. In the early 1800s that was the equivalent of a Lottery win.

No, the true discoverer of vaccination was Benjamin Jesty. He lived at Upbury Farm on Church Street, Yetminster. He owned and farmed land in Yetminster and Chetnole.

How did he get forgotten? Why has he not been celebrated?

How did he make his discoveries, and where? Why did Jenner get the fame and the money?

April 16th is the bicentenary of Jesty’s death. To mark the occasion and answer some of these questions the Yetminster History Society is hosting an open event at the

Jubilee Hall, Saturday 16th April , 2.30pm.

The speaker will be Patrick Pead. Patrick is a retired microbiologist and researcher into the human immune system. In parallel he has been exploring Jesty’s life for thirty years and has written many books on the subject. He has addressed scientific, medical and general public audiences in the UK and around the world, to great acclaim.

Why not find our more about your local unsung hero and come along to the me Tickets are £5 per person (to include tea and cake), available at the Spar Shop, Yetminster or book online via jesty2016@gmail.com.

John Ferretter

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GENERAL EVENTS GENERAL NEWS

ON THE BEAT Condition of the Roads Due to the time of year and likely road conditions, this is a quick message to remind farmers, contractors, land owners, etc, of your responsibilities of clearing mud off the highway following farming operations.

Responsibility is on the land owner to ensure that they, or anyone acting on their behalf clears the road. It is an offence for anyone to deposit anything onto the

highway, which causes a hazard to other road users.

Failure to clear up adequately could compromise your insurance policies in the event of a third party claim against you.

If anyone would like further advice, please contact your local Police team.

Alternatively you can speak to your insurance provider for advice on how to uphold your responsibilities.

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News from DCCl Trading Standards Service ROGUE TRADERS Rogue traders call at your door or may telephone you and offer to do work on your home or garden that will be either unnecessary or vastly over-priced. They may falsely claim to be part of a government scheme or working in partnership with your local county council, and that any work they carry out will be free. Typically they offer to carry out work such as roof repairs, gardening work or checks and repairs to your drains.

They often imply you have a major problem, invent things that are wrong and convince you that you need things doing. They often put pressure on people to have the work done.

If you receive an unsolicited call from anyone offering to carry out work

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SCHOOL NEWS GENERAL EVENTS

NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

OUR ENRICHED CREATIVE CURRICULUM We are very lucky at our school that we have an enriched creative curriculum which enhances our children’s learning and creates a thirst for knowledge. One such subject is history.

Primary history is important for so many reasons. History is one big, exciting adventure story, filled with amazing heroes and heinous villains. It gives children a sense of identity and an understanding of how communities and societies evolve. It teaches them about human achievement but also highlights the flaws in humanity, thus developing an understanding of how we can learn from past mistakes. History promotes critical thinking, challenges stereotypes and addresses children’s misconceptions.

At our school, history is taught with enthusiasm and creativity through cross-curricular experiences and we try to include lots of object-based learning. By exploring real historical artefacts, children use all their senses to form direct links with the past.

Object-based learning develops historical enquiry skills such as questioning, evaluating evidence and drawing conclusions and it develops vocabulary through discussion.

We have just started a new History Club which runs on Mondays after school and aims to further inspire and enthuse our pupils about history. So far we have looked at a range of old cameras, some dating back to the 1940’s, and we have studied artefacts from World War II such as ration books, identity cards, a gas mask and even a pair of soldier’s braces!

Future topics (suggested by the children) include British kings and Queens, changes in health and medicine, the Black Death and World War I. If you have any historical items or interesting past experiences to share with us, we would love to welcome you to our school. Please contact the school office on 01935 872430 and we will get in touch or pop in!

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Our new History Club members

Looking at a box brownie

WWII artefacts

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CHURCH NEWS

March brings many different weathers.

“In like a lion, out like a lamb” or “In like lamb, out like a lion” were annual comments from my father every March with some reason.

This year, March brings us an early Mothering Sunday, and Easter. We hope the early spring flowers won’t all be blown away before we need them!

My father’s traditional wisdom each March, about lions and lambs, makes me think about Easter.

The ‘Lion of Judah’, historically, was the name given to King Solomon, Israel’s richest king. Jesus, Son of the Most High God, is King above all kings.

He chose to become the ‘Lamb of God’, freely giving his life so that we may have life for ever. He died our death and returned from death, bringing eternal life to those who turn to face him. When we do that we see the love and forgiveness in his eyes – and we worship.

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Because of retirements of long term and hardworking volunteers, the Church of St Andrew’s, Yetminster finds that it needs your help in replacing them. I am appealing to you for assistance in finding volunteers to fill vacancies in the office of Churchwarden and for ordinary members of the Parochial Church Council (PCC) Perhaps you have had experience of such work and have been thinking of coming back to the church for some time or maybe you are interested in learning more and would like to try your hand but haven’t had time to come forward yet. Please consider it now.

You will not be on your own. The leadership team is committed to supporting you no

matter how much prior experience you may have.

The church is a large organisation that needs many people to keep it running effectively for the benefit of the community it serves. The more the PCC is representative in the village the more likely it is to provide the service we all want to see. This is true of all churches in the villages of the Wriggle Valley and not just Yetminster so perhaps you might consider giving your time to your church wherever you are.

We will need to fill these vacancies by April 2016 when we have our annual meeting.

I hope you can help.

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YETMINSTER METHODIST CHURCH I wonder if you made a New Year’s resolution this year.

Plans to change things in life, or to go and do something you have always wanted to do; personal changes, or business changes; even the smallest little thing that may impact on your life. All this done with great determination; only to find that the resolve fades away as the days and weeks pass by: Maybe next year!

In the Church this year Easter is early; we started Lent at Ash Wednesday on the 10th of February; here we have another time to make personal commitments; we have a tradition of ‘giving things up’. When I was a youngster we would give up sweets, the idea was that what would spend on sweets would be given to needy causes. I am not sure if giving something up is really the intention of the Lent period, fasting can mean much more than that, Lent must be more than an opportunity to lose a bit of weight.

Lent is a time to reflect on our lives, to start to look out into the world we live in, a time to meditate on how we are connecting with the rest of life around us. Indeed we may give something up, and help others; but much more than that we are called to do something, to have a deeper understanding of who we are and why we are.

What commitments have we made in life, commitments of faith, of relationships, career or study commitments? What commitments have you made to your community, the land and the places we travel each and every day?

All our commitments are based on relationships, so I suppose the first thing we should look at in our time of reflection is our personal relationships. Those with our most intimate contact, with friends and family, others that come into our lives without planning or warning. In farming communities the commitment to caring for land and animals, not just for today, but for generations to come. And what of the events in the wider

world, the impact of others struggling in the world around us. Do we have a commitment to them?

In the very first Book of the Bible, Genesis, in the very first chapter, we read that we have been give an awesome responsibility; one that calls us to care for the wonders of creation. In this great age of mindfulness, can I encourage you as the months fly by to be mindful of our commitment to others and the world about us. In Lent, maybe we could give in thinking about ourselves for a while, and look out into a world that needs our love, care and healing.

And God gave you the responsibility to care for it all!

In conclusion I would like to share the refrain of a hymn you may know.

We have an anchor that keeps the soul steadfast and sure while the billows roll; fastened to the Rock which cannot move, grounded firm and deep in the Saviour’s love!

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CHURCH NEWS

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12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer These are sung on Saint’s Days

Further information is available from our weekly newsletter, the Church Office on 01935 812021 or visit our website www.sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local for services The Benefice Church Services April For complete list see: go to SUNDAY MARCH BATCOMBE BEER HACKETT BRADFORD ABBAS

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10.15am CW 10.15am Holy Communion Family Service 5pm Palm Praise 6.30pm BCP Evensong 9.30am Family 8am BCP 9.30am CW Service Holy Communion Holy Communion 3pm BCP 9.30am CW Holy Communion Morning Service 10.15am CW 10.15am CW 10.15am CW Holy Communion Morning Prayer Choral Holy Communion

4pm CW Holy Communion 5am Lighting the Holy Fire & CW Holy Communion 9.30am CW Holy Communion 8.30am BCP Holy Communion 9.30 CW Holy Communion 10.15 CW Holy Communion

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...gone gardening PLANNING A NATIVE HEDGEROW? Any time after the first frosts bare root hedging is being lifted ready to go straight back into the soil to produce hedgerows.

Bareroot hedging should be planted ideally before the end of March.

It is important to keep the roots of your plants moist and either keep them wrapped up in black polythene or heel them into a pot of compost until you are ready to use them. A native hedge as the name suggests requires native plants and to that end we use hawthorns, oak, holly, chestnut, cornus, blackthorn, ash, alder, beech, dog roses etc.

These are probably the most popular however you can decide on the percentages of each variety you choose to use. The plants will not be very big to start but they will grow quite quickly. Some plants dislike wet ground, beech particularly prefers sandier soils, cornus however prefers it wet so it depends on your ground type as to how successful the plants will be. Generally speaking all of the native plants are very hardy and should survive.

Having decided upon the mix of your plants you should then prepare your ground. A typical rectangular bed of about 1m wide at a spades depth and however very many metres long is going to be ideal for

y o u r hedgerow.

This should have the turf lifted from it.

What you can do is lift the turf, dig a trench and throw the turves upside down back in the trench and then backfill with the earth that you dug out. As you dig incorporate plenty of good well rotted manure and any old compost that you might have lying around. If the soil is heavy and full of clay, compost, grit and sharp sand will help to open it up and make it easier to dig. Once the bed is cultivated it is time to put in your hedging plants. With a native hedge it is better to mix the plant varieties up so that the finished result looks natural and not contrived. To encourage plants to bush out you could cut the tips off the height of the plant with some secateurs. Hedging should be planted in two straight rows. The plants in one row should stagger the plants in the other row. Allow at least 75cms between rows and then at least 50cms between plants to achieve a thick luxurious hedge in three to five years. Happy Gardening!

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CLUB NEWS

The talk at our meeting on 2nd February was given by Mike Spencer who has participated in various walking expeditions to different parts of the world with the aim of raising money in aid of St Margaret’s Hospice. We have previously had presentations given by Mike about India and Nepal, also the Great Wall of China, but this time it was Vietnam.

We were told that in 1954 the French occupation ended after 100 years and Ho Chi Minh took control, but we could see from the slides shown of Hanoi how the French influence is still present, especially the wide tree lined streets and pavement shopping. The motorbike seems to be the predominant form of transport, but judging from a short video we were shown, negotiating the traffic would be a nightmare.

The walk started by crossing a nature reserve with amazing scenery, which seemed to get even better as the days passed and the group progressed through paddy fields and banana plantations with palm tees and then up into mountainous valleys.

Accommodation was with local people in the small villages along the route, who were always very welcoming and generous in what they provided. Houses were traditional, being built on stilts with secure penning underneath for their animals at night, mainly goats and water buffalo wolves and tigers used to be the main threat. Agriculture is mainly rice growing, especially hard in the more mountainous areas where terraces had to be constructed to be able to flood the fields. We saw

pictures of young women carrying bundles of harvested rice plants weighing up to 80 or 90 Kgs, something they would do all day long throughout harvest time. The fields would be flooded for planting and growing, but drained for harvest. People doing the planting would be knee deep in water. Two crops would be gown annually at the higher altitudes, but at lower levels three would normally be achievable.

We all thoroughly enjoyed Mikes talk and look forward to hearing about his next adventure.

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LEIGH WI On a particularly wet and windy night at the end of January, Bruce Upton from The Bridport Museum came to talk to us on "Lewd Wenches and Loose Living Fellows"! He was sharing everyday life in Dorset from 1625-1638 as seen through the eyes of a Dorset Justice of the Peace. Some 200 sheets of vellum had been found in a house and taken to Sotheby's who then presented them to Dorset County Council who after a period of time had them transcribed into modern day language. He then explained to us about the Assizes Courts which were the middle tier of the justice system. They were held four times a year - in January in Blandford, Easter at Sherborne, Trinity in at Michaelmas and Shaston Beaminster/Bridport. These courts mainly dealt with petty crimes. The Magistrates were primarily taken from the county families and were appointed by The Lord Chancellor. The main themes which these courts dealt with concerned drunkenness, unmarried mothers, adultery (abandoned wives), the upkeep of roads and bridges.

It was social housing and idleness. fascinating to hear how half of crimes committed were due to drunkenness and there was a national shortage of barley as people were stockpiling it in order to make drink and so the government of the day had to pass a law to stop this happening! Each Parish Council had to pay for the upkeep of the poor and needy and so if possible councils tried to prove that some folk had come from another area and tried to send them back there, so they did not have to pay for them. Parishes also had to support abandoned wives and some of these ladies ended up in the workhouse if their ex

husbands did not pay for them. Young girls aged 12/13 had to work for a Master and if they did not they were sent to a House of Correction and of course sadly many times these girls were abused not only by other male staff but by the families they were working in. Parishes also had to pay for the feeding of soldiers who passed through their villages and he named Leigh, Chetnole and Yetminster as being some of those who would initially have to pay 12d per soldier which was then reduced to 10d by the court. Quite a responsibility to carry.

I think we were all fascinated by the many stories he told us - he had obviously researched these papers carefully but I am sure we were all left with the feeling that although times have improved, as a society many of these problems are still very much with us.

Do come to our JUMBLE SALE on Saturday 5th March at 2pm in Leigh Village Hall - lots of great bargains.

Our March meeting is on the 29th and is our Birthday meeting entitled "A MUSICAL EVENING BY SALON BAROQUE". Hope to see you there.

Anne Reason

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Ghost of hanged woman still haunts Dorchester Prison Elizabeth Martha Brown – the last woman to be hanged in public in Dorchester –was still seen within the building of the Prison as late as 2013.

Absolutely true - according to Eddie Wilson who served as a prison officer there for thirteen years. Just one of the highlights of Eddie’s presentation of the prison’s history from its early beginnings in 1305 to its closure 2013.

Edward I decreed that Dorchester should have a jail. The original jail was in Icen Way but in the wake of the John Howard penal reforms a new jail was built at Castle Hill in 1789. This incorporated many of his recommendations – segregation of the sexes, separate accommodation for children, different cells for different crimes, exercise space, and fair punishments only.

Not enough though. In 1877 when prisons came under control of Central Government it was condemned. A new building was erected in its place, which still stands today. Built to house 109 inmates, by 1970 it was 168% oversubscribed. However, come 2006 it was awarded the double status of top jail and most improved jail in the country.

But in 2013 despite £29 million being spent on repairs and refurbishment the jail was closed – to be replaced by 200 new homes and flats.

The last execution at Dorchester was David Jennings in 1941, a soldier who

had returned from Dunkirk and shot a guard while attempting to rob the NAAFI. Gruesomely it was a 25-yard walk from the condemned cells to the execution shed. It is claimed that Martha Brown was often seen making that journey.

After 1965 when capital punishment was abolished the cells were re-used as offices and storerooms. There are many recorded sightings of Martha Brown who was publically hanged at the gates of the prison. As recently as 2013 a warden returned from a storeroom having heard her name being called, only to be told by her colleagues that nobody there had said a thing.

Where will Martha go when the new houses go up? Will she take up residence in one of the new flats? Who knows? Would you buy a property there?

NEXT MEETING: 2.30pm Wednesday 9th March 2016 at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. Andrew Leah – THOMAS HARDY: the life and times of Dorset’s most famous author.

And don’t forget the special event April 16th. BENJAMIN JESTY: discoverer of vaccination and former resident of Yetminster. Tickets from the Spar Shop or online from

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After a short AGM in our at which our officers were appointed and we heard that we had sufficient funds to continue for another year, we were very pleased to welcome back Eddie Upton and Philippa with the addition of Tony Durkin with his instrument and his singing voice.

Eddie’s talk this time was all about the carols of a Victorian Christmas, the words of which were very familiar but not the tunes as these varied all over the country and each area had its own version. The tunes were usually sung in three or four parts and our three speakers showed us just how this would have sounded.

Two changes came about that led to everyone singing the same tune. First of all about the middle of the 19tttï century the old church orchestras were superseded by

the harmonium and later the organ and in the 1860s Hymns Ancient and Modern started to be used universally.

Before this many churches used their own manuscripts i n c l u d i n g Odcombe which had twelve carols of its own which it used to start singing on Christmas Eve at twelve o’clock and continue to half past six. Nowadays they sing them to every house on the 23rtti and 24tttï of December.

The Hardy family at Stinsford had their own version of While Shepherds Watched and they were not alone in this as between four and six hundred versions existed, even one to the tune of On Ilkley Moor Bart Hat. We were reminded that the word Carol used to mean a dance by some of the tunes that the trio sang being very jolly and fit to be danced to. It proved to be a very cheerful afternoon and we all went home with the tunes echoing in our brains.

Our was in the programme as “

by Jan Milward and I for one had little idea what to expect unless Jan was going to talk about her work at the Old Vicarage, I did not realise that Leigh had its own Pam Ayres and that Jan had produced two

books of poetry “Tiny Caring Gestures” and “Gentle Sweet Reminders”. Jan read us many of her poems, the majority very amusing, reflecting on the matters she found irritating and annoying. They ranged from the dangers of getting on committees, to the troubles of being married to a Welshman at the time of International Rugby matches, the confusion of needing so many passwords nowadays and the embarrassment of being a nonstop giggler. But she also had some more serious subjects. A Poem written for Annie Sinnott’s seventieth birthday was very moving and one dealing with dementia ended with the lovely lines:-

Jan stressed how upset carers get by being referred to as “Only carers” and having constantly bad reports in the media. Her poem about this ended with the lines:-

and one could quite see how the people in her care would agree with this.

I was sitting with a person (my husband) who does not like poetry, but at the end of Jan’s talk he said how much he had enjoyed it and I’m sure everyone else did too. The afternoon finished with a treat of tea with delicious cake instead of the usual biscuits.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY Isn’t the human spirit a wonderful thing? Celebrating the 800th anniversary of the signing of the Magna Carta with a flower festival in Salisbury Cathedral was a lovely idea. To fill somewhere as large as the Cathedral with flowers was something else. This was the dream of Michael Bowyer. He may be an internationally renowned floral judge and Chelsea Gold Medalist, but even so – pretty ambitious!

Salisbury was a fitting location as it houses the best preserved of the four original examples of Magna Carta. Michael Bowyer’s was three years in the making. With an overall budget of £60k (£24k of which was spent on flowers) and bringing together the talent and creativity of some 500 flower-arrangers from across the country, the festival came to fruition in the most spectacular way.

The result was an amazing medieval masterpiece of contemporary, traditional and interpretive displays inspired by different clauses from the Magna Carta.

Split up into teams, the flower arrangers were given a year to design and bring to life their allocated clauses. Philippa Louden, our speaker, had the daunting task of coordinating five separate teams. Her challenge was to interpret ‘standardisation of measurement’ and ‘the right to free trade with friendly nations’ covering a 60ft table top and the floor beneath it. Combining the imagination of her teams, her lifelong love of flower arranging and the artistic use of items such as oranges, spices, cloth and metals, they created a masterpiece.

Her talk was fascinating and her slides enabled those of us who didn’t get to Salisbury the chance to see what we had missed. I think we were all impressed. Most of all though, I am rather proud that we have Philippa as a member of our Garden Club!

It’s our Members’ discount shopping spree at Sherborne Castle Gardens. 25% off anything and everything you could possibly want. To whip you into a spending frenzy the afternoon will start with a short talk, possibly on what’s good in the garden at the moment and then you are free to spend all your money. Please don’t forget your discount cards.

And please start to think about the All contributions of healthy plants and cuttings will help to make this a very successful event.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB The speaker at the February meeting of the Garden Club was indeed impressive! A full house turned out to hear Lady Christine Skelmersdale, owner of Broadleigh Gardens in Somerset, author and acknowledged expert on bulbs, member of the RHS Council and a riveting speaker. As Bunny Guinness once wrote “Bulbs are the horticultural equivalent of theatre lights: you can turn them on during pretty much any season and they bring a special atmosphere and extravagance to any garden”. Add to that the world of bulb’s leading light, Christine Skelmersdale, and you have a recipe for a unique, fascinating and highly educational experience.

Broadleigh Gardens is a destination for the true bulb lover offering five acres of display garden and nursery. The garden is planted for year-round colour starting with snowdrops in early months, through spring bulbs flowering under trees and shrubs to iris in late spring, agapanthus at summer’s height to special crocus and colchicum in early autumn.

The gardens are open to visitors Mon – Fri (9 am to 4 pm) and there is a £2.50 charity donation for St. Margaret’s Somerset Hospice.

Details can be viewed at www.broadleighbulbs.co.uk.

The title of Lady Christine’s talk was simply “Creative Gardening with Bulbs”.

The audience hung on every word such was the content, packed as it was with superb illustrations, information, principles, tips and suggestions to such an extent that the hour flew by with nary a yawn or shuffle. Planting by season, colour, informal or formal style, by

location, in layers, in association with other flowers and plants, in grass and in beds, in shade or sun, by shape or in containers. Information on selecting, planting and caring for bulbs from Aconite to Zephyranthes flowed with such freedom that a collective sigh of relief was heard when it was announced that a synopsis of the plant content was available to all present. By the way – always allow your daffodil’s foliage to die back for at least 6 weeks after the plant has flowered before cutting the old leaves. And never fold them over with a rubber band or string. Such actions prevent the goodness return to the bulb for the following year and eventually you will have no daffs! But do deadhead them to prevent them expending energy on seed production

The next meeting of the Garden Club will be at the earlier time of 7.00pm on 7th March at Castle Gardens, Sherborne where the membership will indulge in their annual pillage of the garden centre using the 25% discount valid for almost all available items.

Tom Withycombe

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CLUB NEWS

WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP Our opening evening of 2016 was a talk by A n n e Gillard w h o h a s had a life-long fascination with Buttons, but this night was an indepth talk on Dorset Buttons. Many of us had heard of or seen Dorset Buttons in some museum or other, but Anne told us of the industry started near Shaftesbury

by Abraham Case after he moved to the area in 1622. The industry (“Buttony”) was operated by home-workers who were around the Shaftesbury area. His two sons later joined the firm and then in 1731 John Clayton joined them with his connections with Birmingham suppliers of brass. In 1800 Peter Case, a grandson, joined the firm and increased the outlets and the turnover was in excess of £14,000.00 at one time. At the Great Exhibition of 1851 there was a new machine demonstrated,

a button making machine and towards the end of the 1850’s the Case firm began collapsing, leaving many around this area destitute and starving, especially as the corn industry was also having bad times.

1859 was the last time the Case firm had an order for hand-made buttons. Some attempts at reviving the industry in recent years have not worked and Dorset Buttons have just become craft items.

Anne showed us various buttons, some of which she had made, having fascinating names such as “Singletons”, “Grizzles”, “Sea Urchins” or “High Tops” and she then handed round a bag to all of us containing bits to have a try at making our own buttons. Such a good evening.

At 7.30 p.m. on Tuesday 15th March we are having Michael Kay talking about BEING A JP. Meetings take place in Gable Court, Yetminster, you are welcome to join us.

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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

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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/TP/16/00046 27/01/2016 MILL HOUSE, BACK LANE – Fell: 2 No. Sorbus. 1 No. Prunus (Cherry). 1 No. Alnus(Alder) – No Decision.

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/D/15/002119 21/08/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW VIEW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD - Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 4, 5, 6 & 7 of planning approval WD/D/15/000694 (Compliance with Conditions). Confirmed 11th Feb 16.

WD/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 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/15/000149 18/01/2016 ILES FARM, SHERBORNE ROAD - Renew slate roof tiles to rear extension & rear covered walkway. Reinstate historic window opening in Farmhouse (Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/15/002594 12/01/2016 SKITTLE COTTAGE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Insert a front door to southern elevation with canopy above (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/15/002306 04/01/2016 DENBURY HOUSE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Repair chimney WD/D/15/002307 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/15/002098 17/08/2015 LAND SOUTH OF BACK DROVE - Outline application to erect 2 no. new dwellings with double garages (Outline).

Refused 15th Jan 16.

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.

RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/15/000109 18/01/2016 OLD COURT HOUSE, RYME ROAD - Extend annex called Orchard Cottage in garden of the Old Courthouse. (Full). No Decision.

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PLANNING

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). Approved 3rd Feb 6.

WD/D/15/002858 02/11/2015 Variation of conditions WD/D/15/002657 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/D/13/000284 - allow letting as an open market dwelling (Variation of condition). Confirmed 18th Dec 15 & No Decision.

YETMINSTER WD/D/15/002949 12/01/2015 MALLOWS, CHURCH STREET – Change of use of outbuilding from office, store & playroom to Holiday Let & annex for family use. Insert two dormer windows (Full). No Decision.

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

No Decision.

WD/D/15/002655 30/10/2015 LAND TO THE NORTH OF RYME ROAD - Outline Application for the erection of 98 dwellings (Outline). 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 Photvoltaic modules, access cable route and associated infrastructure. (Full). Approved 18th Jan 16.

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).

Approved 22ⁿd Jan 16.

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).

Approved 22ⁿd Jan 16.

WD/D/15/001224 19/05/2015 2 WILLOW FARM COTTAGES, BRISTER END - Insertion of new window to front elevation above existing Porch (Full). No Decision.

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).

Approved 22ⁿd Jan 16.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 10 March 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: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd Steve White

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COMPUTERS & IT DMDH Computers iPadery PC Problems PDC Computing

34 52 44 42

EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery Leweston School Lower Covey Montessori Nursery

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30 63 22 33 2

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

29 15 57

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

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HEALTH & WELL BEING Acupuncture Alexander Technique Beauty Barn Just Breathe Yoga Phoenix Physique Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy Robert Frith, Optometrists Georgie's Hair & Beauty Jane Redfern Yetminster Health Centre HOME-BUILD & MAINTENANCE AD Renovations J Bennett Joinery Blooming Hill Services - Heating John Butler Master Thatcher Complete Carpentry Ian Crossland, Property Maint.

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PUBLIC HOUSES & HOTELS 42 11 29 30 6 29 57 19 48

Chetnole Inn King’s Arms

12 17

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12 38

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