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Welcome to April’s edition of the Wriggle Valley Magazine, once again filled to the brim with things for you to do. Our queen turns 90 this month and is inspiring us to CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN and make our villages and churches extra sparkly. Enjoy reading ANNIE’S ADVENTURES IN VIETNAM in our centre spread which is a great example of how a group of like-minded folk managed to raise much needed funds for .

We hope you are going to join us for some of our events in the valley; I am especially tempted by the 400TH CELEBRATION OF WILL SHAKESPEARE; it is astounding that his plays are just as popular now as they were then. Romeo and Juliet is my personal favourite although I also have a soft spot for Midsummer’s Night’s dream. We also have another event which you will enjoy, the BICENTENARY OF BENJAMIN JESTY, one of our local heroes who was a pioneer of smallpox vaccinations p 51.

MESSY CHURCH is backtoo.so come and join us for some messy fun, p 50. We also welcome a new church this month, the WRIGGLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP; find out more by reading Andrew Drapper’s article on p 58.

We have some award winning youngsters in this edition; SOPHIE, YOUNG MOUNTAINEER OF THE YEAR p 38, what an achievement, and our 1st Yetminster scouts who are the BEST COOKS IN THE SOUTH p 47. Give yourselves a major pat on the back, you should be very proud of yourselves Both the Wriggle Valley and Cerne Cricket teams are looking for new recruits to join them for the new season so if you have ever been tempted by the smack of ball on willow on lazy summer Sundays then this is for you pp 51 & 72.

Enjoy your Easter break and the rest of April.

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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ust a reminder that the JUMBLE SALE is on Saturday 2nd April at Leigh Village Hall at 2.30pm. Please bring any contributions to the hall or contact me.

Susie Graham has invited us all to join her for a coffee morning on Wednesday 13th April at 11am, please come along if you can for scrumptious biscuits and cakes and catch up with the neighbours. All are welcome.

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HIGH STOY PARISH COUNCIL Summary of Council Meeting 1st March 2016 DEFIBRILLATOR The Village Hall Committee and PC are currently pursuing grants to help pay for a defibrillator to be located at the village hall.

BOATS – as no objections have been raised re the Modification Order to re-classify the Restricted Byway at Batcombe/Leigh to a Bridleway the order is confirmed.

PLANNING See p76.

HIGHWAYS a. The Parish council is proactive in trying to improve current difficulties experienced on exiting from Hermitage Lane onto or across the A352 due to the speed of traffic and is hoping to gather information from the ATC that has been placed about half a mile north of the crossroad to Hermitage.

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b. Highways is due to carry out work to alleviate the flooding issues on the corner of Sunnyside Farm where heavy vehicles cut into the banking. c. Regarding the flooding problem at Hartley Street the Chair and local residents have formulated an outline plan in order to resolve the drainage problem. This would be to take a new 6” pipe from the existing catch pit (which currently collects all the drainage water) to a nearby ditch and pipe it along the ditch for catchment into the river as with the existing drainage pipes further up Hartley Street. In order to prevent further blockages of the current “under road pipe” leading to the catch pit they would like to put another catch pit or something appropriate on the ditch side by the large oak tree that would wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

catch any debris going under the road. We are hoping that Highways will carry out the installation of the new catch pit, which would then be maintained by local residents as required.

WEBSITE We have secured a grant in order to help to set up a new PC website which includes software, training and website fees.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN. We are hoping to formulate our own Neighbourhood plan, in conjunction with other villages. If any resident is interested in being a part of the process please get in touch with your local Cllr or call the Parish Clerk.

LOCAL POLICE REPORT a. The following incidents have been reported - a stolen vehicle from a site in Batcombe that was recovered by the police 45 minutes later due to being fitted with a tracker. Possible incident of horse tagging in Three Gates area.

No other such incidents have been reported but horse owners are advised to be vigilant.

Many reports of Irish males visiting rural farms and offering cut price generators (primarily) for sale. No criminal offences have been identified but Trading Standards are

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e offer a very warm welcome to Vicky and Gareth Thomas and their two young daughters who have moved to Withyhook from not too far away. We wish them many years of happiness in their new home and look forward to meeting them all.

Farewell to Anne and Eric Bugler who have left the village after many years to live in Sherborne. We will miss you both and wish you every happiness in your new life but don’t forget to come back and see us.

TED WARR Chetnole is very sad to lose the very lovely Ted Warr who passed away in March. A firm favourite with young and old, we will miss him enormously and send our condolences to his family and friends.

involved due to the sub-standard products with no safety checks or certificates provided – the advice is do not buy from these men. b. The Village Hall Committee is to take over the care, maintenance and use of Hermitage phone box, which will remain the property of the PC. c. The Village Hall and Village Green Committees are planning a party on the Green to celebrate the Queen’s forthcoming 90th birthday, watch out for dates. d. A reminder to house owners that the area outside their boundary belongs to the Council and the placing of items such as railway sleepers, large rocks etc, which could cause damage to vehicles, is illegal and will be reported to Highways who will insure their removal. If anyone has concerns about the highway please contact the Highways Department directly at https://www.dorsetforyou.com/ and enter the details of the problem, this will get the problem resolved quicker.

AGM Tuesday 10th May, 7.30pm at Hermitage village hall.

Kerry Straughan, Parish Clerk

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MESSAGE FROM KEVIN WALDEN Thanks to everyone who replied to the plea about the frog spawn – unsurprisingly we have been inundated with offers to re home and the puddle is now empty! Who knew what an eco warrior tribe makes up the population of Chetnole? thanks to all for their good will and hopefully we have spread the gene pool!

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY: The Fete and Flower Show Committee are holding a BINGO NIGHT at the Chetnole Village Hall on Saturday 7th May at 7:30pm. Proceeds will go towards hiring the marquee for the Show.

It will be great fun for all. More details to follow next month. Also the SUMMER BARBECUE will be held in Chetnole Village Hall on Saturday 11th June.

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I have booked the Village Hall for the evening of the 23rd April for a celebration of Will Shakespeare's 400 year anniversary. The evening will feature the 'Usual Suspects', and others, in a variety of contexts; some contemporary music and readings but also lively twentieth (and twenty first!) century music as well.

If anyone has a favourite piece they would like to perform, and it doesn't have to be a Shakespearean piece, he had eclectic tastes.. please let me know and I will co-ordinate the programme.

Bar available courtesy of the Village Hall Committee. Proceeds to go to Dorset Air Ambulance and other local charities.

Tickets to be £3.00 in advance at from Jim Aldhouse at the Wednesday Coffee morning or £5.00 on the door. Thank you,

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CHETNOLIAN LIZA KOZOWYK (who is studying in Sweden currently) sends this message to all who donated to her fundraiser to help cancer patients with hair loss. "

Many thanks to the Broadways, Melbury Bubb, for resurrecting our Hell Corner sign post which had had a close encounter with a lorry. We also have a new Dorset Wildlife Trust blue post which aims to remind the DCC mowers that this is a protected verge - let’s hope….

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Dad passed away very peacefully on the 9th March, at the Yeatman Hospital Sherborne, with my sister Caroline and I by his bedside, after battling prostate cancer for four years.

Dad was a well-known character around the village, especially in the Chetnole Inn, where he would very much enjoy a pint of Doombar and/or a drop of Grouse! Dad treasured the company at the Chetnole Inn, particularly that of the ladies and could recall 16 previous

landlords/landladies. Dad moved from Cerne Abbas, with his family, to number 4 School Lane in the early 1940’s, where he lived until moving to Dorchester in the 50’s. He later returned to the village in the early 1970’s moving in at Number 1 North Grove after which he moved to 2 School Lane in 1976. I suspected this was to be closer to the pub, although he denied this fervently.

Dad worked mainly as a dairyman on local farms for the majority of his working life, after which he had a short spell in Westlands. He cursed working indoors so he left to pursue his greatest passion gardening, by starting up a gardening business in the early 1980’s.

He continued to do this right up 2008, when he decided he’d have a bit of a break at the tender age of 78. He clearly was an outdoor man, because he insisted on having the hospital windows wide open during his final few weeks, despite it being particularly

cold at that time. The staff at the willows found this really amusing despite being frozen!

Caroline and I would just like to send our sincerest thanks to everyone for their cards, kind wishes and for sharing of memories. We will miss him so very much as I’m sure the village as a whole will too; he was truly one of a kind.

Lastly I’d like to add that Dad would always refuse to use an umbrella no matter how hard the rain came (“they are for women”) and above is the ONLY occasion where he did, my wedding day.

Many might remember that day was slightly soggy to say the least! Naturally I had to attach the picture to this piece for the whole village to see. I just know he’d see the funny side of this and is smiling down upon me.

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SUMMER ACTIVITIES 5-7th August We are finalising the details for our planned activities on the village green later in the year, but it is almost certain that there will be a concert on the evening of Friday 5th August and a village lunch on 7th Sunday.

More detailed information will follow in future editions of the 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.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH APCM 5th April The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be held on 5th April at Church Farm, 7.30pm.

CROQUET – This is a reminder that Wednesday evening croquet sessions will return to Church Farm on 13th April (subject to favourable weather) starting at 5.30pm.

PRAYER AND PRAISE SERVICE 17th April On Sunday 17th April there will be a short Prayer and Praise service led by Alan Ward in St. Mary’s starting at 10.15am. We will be welcoming Jill James from Leigh who is coming to talk to us about her recent visit to the Elizabeth-Anne charity in Southern India.

Everyone is welcome.

SPRING WALK AND BRUNCH 24th April This year’s Spring Walk will begin at 11.00am on Sunday 24th April. After the walk there will be a brunch of soup and bacon butties at the Village Hall at a cost of just £5.

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like to sit down of a chilly evening by the fire and watch a bit of drama on the TV but not when it’s the six Nations or the Rugby World Cup. At that time I am reminded that with four boys in the house there’s no chance of that. I suppose watching other people’s boys slog it out on the rugby pitch is a little less painful than seeing your own while standing in the freezing wind with your eyes half shut listening to the slosh and thud of the bodies in the mud and the breath and spit squashed out of them.

When the six Nations is over I can start planning Easter lunch. Every time I feed my dogs they eat like it’s their last meal and I think the same of my family. When it comes to meal times I think that’s how hungry, how passionate they are, about food AND rugby.

In the meantime I can think of all the potatoes I have had to peel and how many episodes of Downton Abbey I’ve missed!

When you have children you get used to the sounds of utter joy and success when one has triumphed over the other in some prank or trick. So with the help of a classroomjr.com poem I wrote this little ditty:

to contribute. Please send me your stories, poems or experiences about the village of Leigh or your own life before the 11th of the month so I can send it in for inclusion in next month’s magazine. Let me know by email as soon as this edition of the magazine arrives so I know to expect your article.

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11th April (12A) Alan Bennett’s play with Maggie Smith in the title role. A film not to be missed.

16th May 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 CHURCH COFFEE MORNINGS Once again we were so pleased to welcome so many to our March coffee morning and we hope that you will all be able to come to the one on Tuesday 5th April, 10.3012 noon. We are extremely grateful to all those who support it in any way, especially in the cake making department etc.!

During 2015 the Coffee mornings raised over £500 which has been such a help towards meeting our expenses in the church. If you support another charity or organisation and would like to use our facilities on another day in the month, we would be very happy for you to do so. Please do contact either Eddie or Anne. This building is to be shared by

the whole village not just the church community.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY Someone has very kindly offered to help with painting etc. in the churchyard but we would be grateful if folk could help with the Spring Cleanup Day on Saturday 16th April, 10am, as work needs to be done both inside and outside the church. We promise there will be good refreshments on offer!

ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING Do come to this Meeting on Wednesday 20th April, 7pm in St Andrew's Church.

We know this does not sound exciting but it is your chance to air your views about your village church

ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OPEN FOR THE QUEEN On Saturday 4th June we will be holding an open day at St Andrew’s Church with a village breakfast at 9.30 am in the churchyard, we permitting. This will be followed by ploughman’s lunches from about 12.30pm and tea and delicious cake at 3.30pm.

At 3.00 pm we will be reviving the ancient custom of CLIPPING THE CHURCH. This involves as many people as possible joining hands round the outside of the church – by our estimate we’re going to need at least 100 people to achieve this! Please come and participate – the tea and cake will be ready for you as soon as we have successfully achieved the clipping!

and also bring ideas of how we can improve the life of this church, both in amenities and also spiritually. We hope to entice you there with a glass of wine!

Our next FAMILY SERVICE will be on 15th May at 10.15am when the theme will be Pentecost.

Eddie Upton & Anne Reason, Churchwardens

Also during the day we will feature: memories of Leigh village life; guided tours of the living churchyard; music in the church; a quiz; a treasure hunt for children; children’s craft activities and games; displays of church registers, other historical documents and artefacts as well as the famous village bier.

All of this will celebrate the part the church plays in the life of this lovely village as well as doffing our hats to the Queen on the occasion of her 90th birthday.

The following day, Sunday 5th June, we will having a celebratory village Songs of Praise in the church at 6.30 pm followed by drinks and nibbles. Make sure you keep the weekend free.

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The OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME February half term saw us welcoming the extremely talented Yetminster Irish dancers back for a wonderful morning of dance. We are so grateful to them all for giving up part of their holiday to perform for us.

Sharon from “Sharandy’s Birds of Prey” brought in a beautiful rescue eagle owl and we also got to fly Breeze, the barn owl in the dining room. Some ladies now have centre partings from her swooping low over their heads! A real sight for sore eyes!

Our Coffee Morning on is fast approaching, and we welcome any donations of saleable items and raffle prizes. Admission is £1 to include tea, coffee and biscuits.

We are raising funds for the charity “School in a bag”. School in a Bag is a simple solution created to help poor, orphan, 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.

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is on We will be having a lunch of Coronation Chicken and have some great entertainment lined up.

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What a special evening we had at Leweston School in February when Sir Michael Arthur and his friends gave us a memorable concert in aid of both St Mary's Hermitage and St Andrew's Leigh. £1400 was raised which was divided between the two churches. We were treated to a very special evening and we are so grateful to the musicians, all those who made food for the interval and also for the help Leweston School gave us. I think we would all love it to be repeated again one year!

Anne Reason

We are so grateful to all those who came to our Lent lunch in March and especially the wonderful soup makers!

We are very pleased to be able to donate £150 to the local charitable organisation "Future Roots" and it was so good to have Brother Sam from Hilfield Friary to come and speak to us about this excellent charity. Many thanks to all those who came and helped set up and take down.

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LEIGH CANDLE AUCTION … … with added fish and chips!

7.30pm, 22ⁿd June Leigh Village Hall For the last couple of years we have combined the candle auction with a bit of background information, a fish and chip supper, the odd glass of wine, and an Eddie Upton song.

Candle auctions, once common, are now rare. Leigh’s is one only a few remaining in the country, and although thought to be one of the oldest, was, until recently, perhaps the least well known (there is now a reference to it on Wikipedia).

It is an unusual, and interesting, way to raise a few quid for local benefit. It also gives people the opportunity to acquire temporary rights to two pieces

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLANNING As a result of the leaflet drop, we had about 90 residents of Leigh attending one of the two information sessions we held about Neighbourhood Planning. Analysis of the forms told us that they would like a Plan based on Leigh only, rather than a joint plan with other parishes, although most were content for us to work co-operatively with our neighbour parishes.

Your Parish Council, as the responsible authority, has submitted our proposal to define the area of the plan to West Dorset District Council. This will probably take a few weeks before we hear that we can

of land (Bere/Beer Mill and Alton meads), and … to have a bit of a get together.

For all these reasons the Leigh parish Lands Trustees believe that it is important to maintain the tradition; not least because it represents continuity with the village’s past (we think the auction began in the 1730s).

So, please, put the date in your diary, come along and enjoy yourselves, make Chippy happy in the process, and, if you wish, put in a bid.

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proceed. Once we receive this approval we will be able to apply for funding to pay for various events that will need to be held.

Many people have indicated that they not only want to be kept informed, but are willing to help. This was very welcome, as it is your plan, with your thoughts on the future of the village. Our immediate piece of work will be to have a website that will reflect this work and be one method of keeping people informed. This is currently work in progress, once a suitable IT literate person is found.

We hope to be able to keep everyone informed through the Wriggle Valley Magazine with updates, so please watch this space when the magazine lands on your mat.

Any queries, please feel free to contact your Parish Council Representatives for the Neighbourhood Plan.

Sandra Scutt & Richard Smith

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A NIGHT AT THE RACES What could be better than enjoying an evening race experience with your friends? Especially if you can be certain of warm, dry weather and no queue to get out of the car park!

On Saturday 5th March race goers from Leigh and beyond gathered at the village hall for a bit of a flutter in aid of two good causes. There were eight exciting virtual races and a very good evening was had by all. Money was lost and won and a healthy amount raised for Cancer Research and Pogles Wood Forest School.

It was wonderful to see so many people there and

thank you so much if you were one of those. (If you weren’t, then please consider coming next time. It is great fun and you will not lose your shirt - unless you want to!)

Like all community events none of this would be possible without the help of a wonderful team of helpers who heaved tables and prepared food, sold tickets and took away rubbish and did all the usual things for which we are so grateful.

BUT especially I would like to thank Charlie and Michelle Read who

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JOTTINGS FROM RYME-ON-SEA Well folks, they say life’s a beach but maybe we were all a little surprised to find so much mud and sand around Yetminster and Ryme - Chesil here we come!

There was a pop song years ago, asking where had all the flowers gone? Today, it could ask where have all the grass verges gone?

Some of us have been spotting the ISS overhead but maybe Col. Tim Peake can see us from space with all the twinkling traffic lights and sparkling solar panels.

Even though he knew his way round Dorset villages, Betjeman might have difficulty navigating the ever-changing diversions when taking Miss Joan Hunter Dunn from the tennis courts to the Golf Club dance.

masterminded the whole evening with such skill and good humour and to the wonderful Dan Harris whose IT wizardry provided all the right technical bits to make the screen work. It would be impossible without all your efforts and I can never thank you enough - You know who you are!

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ell as I write this the sun is shining and there is a hint of welcome warmth in the air - it does make you feel better doesn't it!

The big news is that the Jubilee Hall now has a very posh tarmac parking area so with the new stage lighting and overhead projector it is certainly moving into the 21st century as a facility for the community.

I know some of you have been worried about the condition of one of the bridges at Brister End and there is a reassuring update on this elsewhere so do make sure you read it My moles tell me that a visit to the village is planned by six members of the Hayward family from the USA who are related to Thomas Hayward who emigrated in 1834 so do look out for them and make them welcome (interestingly Thomas was responsible for naming the Oak House Stores when he took over the shop's ownership).

After a sell-out concert last year THE FAT MARROW BLUES BAND are back and will be playing their hearts out again at the Jubilee Hall on ist Sunday May so dust down your dancing shoes and get ready to party!

Hopefully you will be aware that April is the bi-centenary of Jesty's death(you know the man who thought immunisation might be a good idea thirty years before Jenner) and as I indicated last month the Yetminster History Club is promoting an event, BENJAMIN JESTY, a review, to celebrate this on Saturday 16th April in the Jubilee Hall at 2.30pm and it looks worth popping along to.

From the meetings I went to it looks as if the idea of a Neighbourhood Plan was felt to worthwhile so do keep an eye out for more information and articles on this as it's definitely something to bring the community together.

So things going on and I am sure it's worth checking the WVM diary pages to make sure you don't miss anything.

This will be my last efforts as your Yetrep and after 2 ½ years I am, with some sadness I must admit, going to have a rest and do nothing on the 12th of each month. So thank you for your positive comments and support over the years and thank you to Bella and Graham for putting up with me. And of course

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best wishes and good luck for my replacement - if you want to have a go why not give Bella an email - it's great fun and you get to meet people. Take care out there.

V W M

FROM THE COMMUNITY FORUM WEBSITE There have been some community posts and ongoing discussion about the effect of the road works on the verges etc. and, additionally, the safety of the bridge at the bottom of the High Street over the Wriggle. These have been forwarded to the DCC Highways engineer who has confirmed that any damage to the roadside will be made good as part of the snagging exercise at the end of the contract. Additionally the engineers have inspected the bridge and the fencing is to be repaired or replaced and repairs are to be carried out to the parapet although it is felt to be stable and safe at the moment.

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COMING TO A VILLAGE NEAR YOU. Coming slightly behind the nation, Yetminster will be having its own CLEAN FOR THE QUEEN ON SUNDAY 10th April. This will be an opportunity to carry out a spring clean of the verges and footpaths in the Village.

On the plus side, the amount of litter in the public areas is not great so as an exercise it should not take more than a few hours out of your Sunday schedule, this is something the whole Village can take part in.

The Village will be divided into seven zones so for would be ‘pickers’ you will not have to travel far from your front door.

If you would like to take part, please contact YRIPC Councillor John Howes on 07989018436 or email to jonty45@sky.com.

Refreshments will be available at no cost to volunteers.

We hope you will give us a couple of hours to make the Village "fit for a Queen".

YETMINSTER & RYME INTRINSECA PARISH COUNCIL Summary of COUNCIL MEETING 10th February 2016 SYRIAN REFUGEES It was accepted that there was a moral duty to offer support to refugees and it was agreed that the following proposals regarding Syrian refugees should be left on the table pending clearer guidance from the Government.

1 YRIPC welcomes the support being offered by various local authorities to house and educate refugees.

2 YRIPC register an interest with WDDC to house a refugee family provided the family circumstances were compatible with rural living.

3 If a refugee family is offered housing in the YRIPC area, the Council would support an appeal being made for funds and equipment for the home.

GRASS CUTTING It was agreed to offer the grass cutting contract for the next two years to Wessex Contractors.

PLANNING see p 77 SPEED CAMERAS Councillor Knight said that adverse weather had reduced this activity but a traffic census was been undertaken which suggested that traffic density was three times that indicated in the Gladman planning application. This census continues.

DOG FOULING SPORTS FIELD. Dog Fouling continues and the Council is considering asking WDDC to place a Public Space Protection Order banning dogs except on the lead along the footpath from the Sports Field.

The advice of the WDDC dog warden is being sought. If you want to continue walking your dog on the Sports Field clear up after it.

CLEAN UP FOR THE QUEEN. A clean up of both villages will take place on 10th April.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN We had a good attendance over last month's three drop in sessions and now have a list of people who want to be kept informed of progress and some 30 Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca residents who are interested in getting involved in the process which is great news.

With one exception everyone who came thought that we should have a Neighbourhood Plan and people generally agreed with the concept of an individual plan under a Wriggle Valley Area "Umbrella" to enable ideas and resources to be easily shared between other parishes.

We are working on producing a newsletter (The NP News? - if you have a better suggestion let us know!) and will use this, and space in the WVM (Editor permitting), to provide an ongoing update on progress so do look out for it in your email box or on the Parish Website.

The next step is to get all the volunteers together to explore the way forward although the first thing to do is to finalise

HAPPENINGS AT THE HART Those who remember the great 100 day road closure of 1996 ( Headline news in National newspapers, live broadcast on BBC 2 etc.) will think that was a walk in the park compared to what is happening now!

Everyone (well most) seems to be thoroughly fed up with the road closures, traffic lights and continual disruption - at least with the closure of 1996 we had some benefit i.e. the overhead power lines were routed underground so less power cuts in stormy weather. Hopefully we can look forward to some nice weather and peace

t h e plan's boundary and to submit this to WDDC for registration and approval. From discussions around the "map table" at the Drop Ins' the suggestion is that we should adopt the parish boundary concentrating on the villages themselves which seems a sensible approach.

So thank you to all those who came to the three sessions and especially to those who have asked to be kept informed or involved.

Further information regarding the Neighbourhood Plan process is available on the Parish Website or you can contact the team at yetminsterplan@gmail.com.

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returning to the Village in the very near future.

Talking of the late 90's - on the 12th April this year we will have achieved 21 years at The White Hart - although for some, it must seem longer!!

The last quiz raised ÂŁ70 for the Scouts, Cubs and Beavers for which a nice thank you appeared in the last Wriggle Valley Mag. We hope to raise some more money for local charities with our next one in March (after the WVM deadline) and the next will be in mid May so keep an "eye" on our board for details.

Thanks again for your continuing support and look forward to seeing you in the PUB soon.

Jim & Carole Bayfield

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END OF MARCH Sat

26 Easter egg hunt & Easter wreaths

Pogles Wood

Tues

29 Russian Orthodox Choir

7.30pm

St Andrew’s Church, Yetminster

Wed

30 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Thur

31 Junior Conservation Team

10am-3pm Pogles Wood

APRIL Fri

1

Holwell Music Nights

Holwell Village Hall

Sat

2

Jumble Sale for St Mary's Church, Batcombe

2.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Adult Conservation Team

10am

Pogles Wood

Table Top Sale

10am

Holwell 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 7.30pm Larry & Sue Skeats & AGM

Leigh Village Hall

APCM St Mary's Church, Hermitage

7.30pm

Church Farm, Hermitage

Wed

6

Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Fri

8

Bridge afternoon for Save the Children

2-5pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sat

9

Coffee morning for School in a Bag 7.30pm

Sun

10 Clean for the Queen NGS Open Gardens

Old Vicarage, Leigh Yetminster

2-6pm

Domineys, Buckland Newton

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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Wed

13 Croquet

5.30pm

Church Farm, Hermitage

Sat

16 Spring clean church

10am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Jazz Café Harlem 5

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Yetminster History Society Benjamin Jesty bicentenary

2.30pm

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19 WVWG Age UK and Dorset

Wed

20 APCM of St Andrew's church, Leigh 7pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sat

23 WVMU coffee morning/bring & buy

Methodist Church, Yetminster

Sun

7.30pm 10.30am12

400 yrs Shakespeare Charity Event 7.30pm 24 Spring walk & brunch 11am NGS Open Gardens

Gable Court, Yetminster

Chetnole Village Top of Batcombe

11.30am5pm

Frankham Farm, Ryme

Mon

25 Annual Parish Church Meeting

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Wed

27 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Sat

30 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Club Plant sale

10am-12

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7pm

Buckland Newton Church

Sunset CafĂŠ Stompers March in the Saints

MAY Sun

1

Yetminster Community Project Fat Marrows Blues Band

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Tues

3

Coffee morning/ bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sat

7

Chetnole Fete & Flower Show Bingo Night

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

10 AGM of High Stoy Parish Council

7.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Mon

16 Leigh Moviola

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Tues

17 WVWG Open meeting Mountains & Maharajahs

7.30pm

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Wed

25 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Sun

29 Yetminster&Ryme Garden Society Open Gardens Day

Mon Tues

30 Junior Conservation Team 31 Junior Conservation Team

10am-3pm Pogles Wood 10am-3pm Pogles Wood

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1

Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Sat

4

Open day/ Queen's 90th birthday breakfast

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St Andrew's Church, Leigh

15:00:00 11.30am5pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Frankham Farm, Ryme

10.30am

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Sun

5

Clipping the Church NGS Open Gardens

Tues

7

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19 Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Open gardens

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Spring is in the air and that is certainly true for the wonderful children of St Andrews CE Primary School who will be springing and bouncing to raise money towards the cost of a BUDDY BENCH for the school grounds.

What's a Buddy Bench I hear you ask? It's a designated seat for children to go when they might be upset, have no one to play with, feel lonely or are just in need of friendship or someone to talk to.

Sitting on the bench will highlight their need and someone will be able to go and help them. The children are raising money towards the cost of the bench by doing a sponsored bounce and the PTFA will fund the balance. The fact the pupils have prioritised a Buddy Bench over so many other things is a shining example of the teaching values of St Andrews Primary where kindness and compassion to others is all important - I think gold stars to everyone!

Another major PTFA project in progress at the moment is to reinstate the COMMUNITY SWIMMING POOL. Many of you are aware that due to a series of problems it was not possible to have the pool in operation for most of last season.

Apologies to all, we know that so many families and local community became disappointed and frustrated at its closure especially as the Community Fun Run that so many of you took part in is instrumental

in raising funds towards the ongoing upkeep. With this in mind (and the monies from last years fun run still intact) it was felt inappropriate to ask all you lovely people to part with your money again this year so sadly there will be no Fun Run for 2016 however, the good news is there's a dedicated team planning a few surprises to launch the pool opening in May. We think you might still need those running shoes, all will be invited to attend so watch this space for next month’s update! It's certainly going to be a busy few months for PTFA - the Sponsored Bounce, the Children's Easter Disco, a Family Bingo Evening, a Quiz Night, the Swimming Pool Opening, School Sports’ Day and the School Summer Fair on 18th June.

A big thank you to all parents and the community for your help in making all the events a fun filled success, we couldn't do it without your continued support.

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YOUNG MOUNTAINEER OF THE YEAR Sophie Lyons-Montgomery, Year 7 In 2014 Sophie decided to challenge herself to climbing the UK’s ‘3 Peaks’ within 2015. Restricted to school holidays and the geographical obstacle of living in Dorset, this list inadvertently escalated to a year packed with mountain activities, chosen at first by reputation, then by panoramic allure, and sustained by a cache of tantalising peaks gleaned from Trail magazines and mountain film festivals.

Accompanied sometimes by friends but mostly just by myself, Sophie performed nearly every aspect of mountain activity possible in the UK; scrambling, sport and multi-pitch Trad climbing, indoor ice climbing, via ferrata, and summiting mountains in every variation of weather and season from full winter conditions to perfect summer days.

Sophie tasked herself with targets, examining maps and routes, sharing navigational responsibility and dispensing constant cheerfulness and chocolate.

New Year’s Day 2015, armed with crampons and a new ice axe purchased with Christmas money, Sophie began her challenge. That equipment, mostly unnecessary that day, now a year on,

bears the etchings of duty gained on climbs on Snowdon, D artm o o r, the Lake District, Ben Nevis and Portland to name but a few.

Sophie has an innate sense of exploration, determination, strength but overall a sustaining sense of humour that carried us both through sun, rain, blizzards, bogs and frogs (on Suilven) for miles!

Sophie, 11 years old, from Holnest and used to go to St Andrew’s Primary in Yetminster but now is at Leweston. She is currently competing in the BMC Youth Series events as a member of The Quay’s climbing squad and trains with her squad on Saturday’s in Exeter and midweek at The Oxley in Sherborne, Dorset.

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ADVENTURE IN VIETNAM

At our February WI meeting we were both enlightened and entertained by Annie Sinnott, owner of The Old Vicarage, Leigh as she described her Adventure in Vietnam.

Annie’s friend, Pearl, asked her if she was interested in going to Vietnam for a 10 day trek to visit and help with the HILL TRIBE TREK AND COMMUNITY PROJECT and also to raise money for St. Margaret’s Hospice. Never one to shirk a challenge Annie immediately replied yes, little knowing what trials and tribulations lay ahead.

All those taking part had to raise four thousand pounds each and the months before departure were busy with all sorts of ways of to make the money as well as getting as fit as possible for the Trek which lay ahead.

They were allowed 6kg for their trek baggage and this included a sleeping bag liner (silk!), good walking boots, a sunhat and non-

cotton lightweight clothing.

Cotton gets wet and smelly in a hot climate.

They arrived in Singapore after a long and tiring journey of over 12 hours before continuing on to Hanoi, another 3 hours away.

They left Hanoi by bus to drive to Pu Luong Natural Reserve (4 hours) and here is where the Trek started Every day they set off to walk through the local villages, cross rivers, traverse rice fields and enjoy the wonderful scenery.

Sometimes the paths were sloping gently uphill and at other times they had steep climbs and jungle to battle through. They walked for 6-7 hours a day with a stop for lunch. If they wanted a cup of tea they picked the fresh leaves off the bushes and brewed it themselves.

They spent every night in a different Homestead where they all slept on the floor in sleeping bags with a mosquito net over them. Everything was very clean, though basic and the food was always freshly prepared each day from local produce. The Cook was a wonderful lady who walked all day with them, helping those who were struggling and on arrival at the Homestead then spent three or four hours cooking dinner which they all sat on the floor to eat.

They stopped at all the schools along the way to visit the children who were delightful. The one English word they could all say was

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”Beckham” as they were all mad keen on football.

The last day of trekking was along the Ma river where they saw water buffalo, paddies, waterwheels and villages until they arrived at BA Vi and their base for the community project where they would spend two days.

They were tasked with clearing a piece of land and making a support for a washing line to dry the clothes on. There were mostly babies, orphans and old people here, some of the children suffering from the after affects of Agent Orange used in the Vietnam War. Despite their situation all the children helped each other and were always smiling. Some of the older girls put on a small show for them and when Annie asked what the words of the song meant she was told that they were singing of their longing for a mother to love them.

Annie’s group raised sixty thousand pounds.

Costs for everything came to Twenty thousand pounds which left forty thousand pounds which went directly to the Hospice.

The Vietnamese people who housed, fed and looked after them through the trip also benefited as did the villages they passed through.

When we asked Annie why she did it, she replied “because I can”.

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COMMONWEALTH DAY Monday 14th March

The morning started like any other day but today was a special day, Commonweath Day. We went up to the church just before 10am with Mrs Sparks and Mrs Neate-Clegg.

At exactly 10am Rob Barfoot climbed the tower and raised the flag above St Andrew's Church tower, Yetminster. We then went into the church which was filled with lots of people. Rev Parfitt gave us a brief talk about what the Commonwealth was all about and he told us what the flag meant; the blue was for the oceans of the world and

the golden globe was the world.

Coming out of the golden world, there was a ring of spears pointing outwards, 53 in all, representing each country in the commonwealth.

The spears showed us that we used to fight but now we are a family of nations who help each other.

We also had a small service in which we sang the National Anthem and Jerusalem and afterwards rang the bell in the church vestry as part of the ceremony.

Thank to everyone for making us so welcome and for giving us cakes, biscuits and chocolate eggs.

Thanks also to Mr Goater who came in to talk to us all the previous week about the Commonwealth.

by Ollie S and Emily, Ash Class, St Andrew’s CE Primary School

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Older people aged 60+ are being helped with payments of up to £200 for fuel bills and winter essentials - those looking for help should contact their local Citizen Advice Bureau direct as soon as possible.

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There are currently 112 members in the

HEALTH CENTRE Yetminster Practice. This is a preliminary

Yetminster PATIENT PARTICIPATION GROUP OPEN LETTER TO ALL PATIENTS You may or may not have heard of the Yetminster PPG and any newly registered patients over the past few years would have possibly signed up when you joined the practice. At present, the Yetminster PPG is a virtual group i.e. we exist as an email list and are contacted quarterly by the surgery for input into surveys and disseminating relevant information. I am writing to you as the new lead member for the Yetminster PPG. My name is John Howes, my background is in nursing and my career spanned 48 years including nursing in the Army and working in the USA. Since retiring in 2011, I have worked as a Social Policy Coordinator with the Citizens Advice Bureau in Taunton. I moved to Yetminster where my wife’s parents lived 40 years ago.

Of the PPG’s in Dorset attendance varies some with monthly, some bimonthly, or some with quarterly meetings. Some PPG members will choose to take on additional roles that are more time consuming, such as editing/contributing to the PPG newsletter or setting up and running health education or fundraising events.

This additional contribution allows the PPG to have more of a positive impact on the practice and the local population.

No formal training is required to be a member of a PPG. Members can often bring their own skills to the task (for example, any writing experience can be helpful in developing and contributing to a PPG newsletter), but most importantly they just need to be keen and focused on taking positive action to help the practice and the local patient population.

‘testing the water’ to find out if there are members who would find it useful to move the group forward from a virtual to a dynamic group. It would prove extremely helpful for the staff to find out if they are getting it right or indeed, could change the way in which some parts of the service are delivered, the possibilities may be there and just need an awakening.

The Practice will be holding another OPEN DAY in June/July following on from last year’s where they successfully raised £100 for charity. They are seeking new ideas from the PPG and asking for their input. If you would be interested in meeting informally to discuss the future of the group, please let me know in addition which days of the week would be most convenient. I would not envisage an initial meeting lasting more than 60 minutes.

I look forward to hearing from you.

John Howes, Patient Group Lead 07989018436 or email to jonty45@sky.com

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YETMINSTER SCOUTS BEST COOKS IN THE SOUTH OF ENGLAND At this time of the year Scouts undertake a Cooking Competition and the theme this year was Great British.

The menu was chosen: Coronation Chicken on Watercress Fish and double cooked Chips with homemade tartare sauce and peas Individual steamed puddings with syrup and stem ginger with homemade custard Table decorations were put together and the meal practiced. We were ready to take on the competition.

Two teams were put into the District Competition at the end of January. The first two teams are put forward to the County Competition and we came second. Another quick practice and we were off to the County Competition at the end of February at Blandford.

Again we came second along with winning Best Pudding and put forward to the Regional Finals.

Our team consisted of Niamh, Rowan, Flynn and Josh. The Competition requires you to cook on two gas rings and use no electrical equipment. You have two hours and a budget of ÂŁ17 to cook a three course meal for four people. Judges are looking at team work, hygiene, food preparation , theme, service, timing and taste. Not an easy task.

On Sunday 13th March we drove up to Cheltenham for the Finals. Teams from as far as the Channel Isles, Cornwall up to Birmingham and across to Herts were representing their County. Everyone had upped their game turning out some fantastic food. We were delighted to come away with the cup and trophy for best cooks in the South of England for 2016. I was very

proud of the team and would like to thank them for all their hard work over the last few months.

Plenty of help and advice was given along the way. The Chetnole Inn let us have their recipe for a crisp beer batter.

Waitrose and The Watercress Company just outside Dorchester contributed ingredients for the Competition. Samways sourced our fresh fish and The Wriggle Valley Brewery provided some great beer for the batter. Thanks also to the Abbey Friar in Sherborne for ingredients and advise on cooking the fish and chips. We are so lucky living in Dorset surrounded with brilliant ingredients on our doorstep to cook with.

What a great experience for our young people that is only possible with the help of volunteers in Scouting.

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YEOVIL TWINNING ASSOCIATION Since its formation in 1984, Yeovil Twinning Association has brought together local people of all ages and given them the opportunity to exchange visits with similar groups in France, Germany and Italy.

Herblay is a riverside town 25 minutes from Paris and was Yeovil’s first twinning partner; Taunusstein is a collection of small towns and villages in a beautiful area about an hour from Frankfurt; and Samarate is small town in the Lombardy region of northern Italy within sight of the Alps and close to Milan, chosen because of Westland's links with Augusta which is based there. You may have seen these three names displayed on the welcome boards when entering Yeovil.

Each year there are three visits consisting of a combination of inward and outward trips. Activities are planned and financed by the Associations' in the hosting towns; on an outward trip, members pay for transport getting to and from the hosting town, but whilst there accommodation is free as are most visits and activities. Hosts entertain their own guests when no group arrangements are made and also join in the organised activities.

We are also involved with local schools in helping with exchanges and often receive requests to find pen friends, and sometimes accommodation for exchange students etc.

We have several members from Yetminster but are always looking for new members to join us. Many of the twinners cannot speak a word of another language!

But that makes for even more fun. Most trips take place over a long weekend, or maybe five to six days. Sometimes visits also involve choirs, dancers, sports teams etc taking part in the exchange.

Many long lasting friendships began as a result of a twinning visit and members often enjoy independent holidays with people they originally met this way.

YTA holds an annual general meeting to elect committee members and officers but otherwise everything is very informal, and there are social events during the year, sometimes to raise money and also just for fun: annual dinners, barbecues, garden tea parties, curry nights and cheese & wine parties etc all make for great times together and an excuse for fundraising. Coffee mornings run by YTA at the Baptist Church in South Street, Yeovil, take place every couple of months. These are open to the public and YTA members also attend.

Funds also come from membership subscriptions (currently £20 per single member, £35 couples/family).

If you are interested in joining or require further information please visit the Association’s website www.yeoviltwinning.co.uk or phone Graham 01935 422292; Theresa 01935 429944; David 01935 873979; Barbara 01935 424647.

Barbara Stimpson YTA Membership Officer

YETMINSTER FAIR 50's Club March 2016 Bumper Draw 1st 2ⁿd 3rd 4th

£100 £50 £25 £15

No 41 No 40 No 39 No 12

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Our newly upgraded indoor space is nearly ready for a grand opening! We have fully insulated the area so we will hopefully be able to carry on our activities throughout the year this year. We have some new storage units and are well on the way to having an inside ‘kitchen’ area!! We may not be completely finished in time for our first event but there will be plenty to be impressed with I guarantee!

WOODLAND WEDNESDAY Our first 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 7 and under.

There will also be a holiday Woodland Wednesday on 1st June.

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 lunch? Drinks available.

THE JUNIOR CONSERVATION TEAM will meet on Thursday 31st March starting at 10.00am and finishing at 3.00pm. 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 starting at 10am.

There will be two further John Muir Award days on Monday and Tuesday 30th and 31st May. Please contact me for more details.

POGLES PARTIES – We have some bookings already for this year. Please book as early as you can.

For directions and details of events or volunteering opportunities please contact Philippa on 01935 873889 or email philippa@folksw.org.uk

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ON THE BEAT Speeding Community Speed Watch (CSW) is a partnership initiative that is aimed at raising awareness and encouraging speed reduction. Reducing speed will directly contribute to help saving lives and will improve the quality of life for people within the County. It is an opportunity for you to get involved in making the roads safer where you live.

Speed is a major factor in about a third of all traffic collisions. Each year, in excess of 700 people die and more than 4,500 are injured nationally as a result of speeding.

Dorset Police is committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and seriously injured through road collisions each year.

Speed is one of the fatal four main

contributory factors to road collisions with the others being drink driving, use of mobile phone whilst driving and failing to wear a seat belt.

As and when the CSW Team carry out speed checks, they will record how many vehicles were checked and how many were observed exceeding the speed limit thresholds (25 mph in a 20 mph area and 36 mph in a 30 mph area and 47 mph in a 40 mph area).

A warning letter will be sent by Dorset Police to the registered keeper on the first two occasions that their vehicle is seen exceeding the speed limit. If the vehicle is observed for a third time, an action will be sent to the local NPT for further attention.

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca have an active Speed Watch team but they are always looking for help so please contact the Clerk to the Council if you want to join them or learn more.

PCSO 6269 Mark Jones

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Why is Benjamin Jesty, resident of Yetminster and true discoverer of vaccination, buried at Worth Matravers, near Swanage? He was born and bred in Yetminster. His experiments on his own family and workers were carried out at his dairies in Chetnole.

Taking animal matter and putting it into the human body. Did the locals think he was practising some form of black magic? Did they drive him out of Yetminster for dabbling in witchcraft?

Not an unlikely assessment of his work in late 18th century rural Dorset.

What was Jesty’s actual contribution to the eradication of smallpox? Does he really deserve celebrating? Even the Eggheads with their memorised lists of “facts” attribute his discovery to Jenner!!

Were his neighbours’ objections justified? Possibly they were vindicated by the anti-vaccinationist movement got up later when the Government decided to make vaccination compulsory.

Come and find out from Patrick Pead.

Alongside a career in microbiology and research into the human immune system, he has spent 30 years investigating the life and achievements of Benjamin Jesty.

On the bi-centenary of Jesty’s death Patrick will be presenting his latest findings at the Jubilee Hall, Saturday April 16th, 2.30pm.

Hosted by the Yetminster History Society, tickets will be available at the Spar Shop, Yetminster or online via

. £5 per person (to include tea and cake).

Patrick will also use the occasion to launch his new book on Jesty. Half price to attendees! Don’t miss out!

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News from DCCl Trading Standards Service SMART METERS Energy and the price of it is frequently in the news along with suggestions of how we could reduce our usage.

One of the Government initiatives was the introduction of smart meters. These are the new generation of gas and electricity meters; they show the real time usage on a monitoring device with a visual display which is installed in your home where you can see it. Most smart meters send the readings directly back to the energy supplier using mobile phone signals. The Government would like these meters to be in every home in the next four years and has placed a requirement for energy companies to offer to install them in every home, but there is not actually any legal obligation for a consumer to agree to have one installed.

Smart meters may offer benefits to the user by providing real time usage information in pounds and pence thus creating more accurate bills as there will be no further need for estimated billing.

As the energy companies are under significant pressure to install them there is a concern that energy companies will be pulling out all the stops in an attempt to get consumers to agree to the installation and employ aggressive or underhand selling tactics such as not providing clear information about consumers’ choices. It is also possible that some of the more unscrupulous companies will use the installation of a new meter as an opportunity to sell additional products to people. Ofgem has enacted the Smart Metering Installation Code of Practice, which protects consumers by prohibiting sales attempts during installation (unless previous consent has been given by the household).

If you have concerns please report it to the Citizens Advice consumer service on 03454 04 05 06.

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

OUR SCHOOL FAMILY As a school family we are very proud of St. Andrew’s C of E Primary School and thought you would like to know what we have been up to this term. As you know, I began my role as substantive Headteacher in September and January saw the appointment of Adam Gough our Deputy Head. This has completed out team of talented staff and governors who work tirelessly to ensure that the children receive ever better provision in their learning.

As a headteacher I believe that a sound education should develop the whole child in order to prepare them for an ever changing world. Our curriculum develops the academic, moral, linguistic, creative and physical aspects of learning.

Our links with the church ensure that we have regular assemblies led by our local vicars. Indeed we will be having our Easter Service in the church on Maundy Thursday.

We always enjoy participating in community events. Recently the choir and bell ringers performed at the Digby Hall in Sherborne to a delighted audience as part of the Rotary Club Youth Sings. People commented on how rare it was to see children learning to play the bells. In fact our children have the opportunity to play many unusual musical instruments such as

Our tag rugby team

Our school choir Our school choir

Our new History Club members the psaltery, accordion and mandolin as well as the usual favourites.

St. Andrew’s has a dedicated football and Our bell ringers netball team who love to compete in community events. The children have also experienced many other sports such as dodgeball, tag rugby and are soon to try Looking at a box archery and fencing.

We have a brownie new swimming pool committee who are working towards reviving our pool, so watch this space!

Our topic this term ‘Art for Arts’ Sake has welcomed artists from the community and our talented staff. These artists have worked with the children to produce two fantastic ‘installations’ and many other pieces of work. Many of these artefacts are currently exhibited in Sherborne Preparatory School, showcasing children’s art.

We welcome visitors to school, so if you have a particular talent you would like to share with the children or maybe you would like to help with reading or mathematics, please let us know.

Jane Prelogauskas, Headteacher

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Secularism is supposed to work by providing a neutral space where men and women of differing opinions and belief systems can come together to find a consensus to live together in harmony.

I have now come to believe that secularism has moved from that neutral position to a point where it shares many of the characteristics of a religion and like all new religions it seems to want to supplant its rivals.

Secularism has created its own God; called 'Scientific Method', it has doctrines, its own saints and thinkers, in short it is now a belief system in its own right. One belief is that spiritual religions are irrational whilst science deals with facts and cold logic. Science does deal with facts (when scientists can agree on what they are!!). But

religions are internally logical dealing with thoughts, feelings and insights. Science doesn’t handle spiritual matters; it can't measure an ethic, or weigh a particle of love. I can't prove to you that God exists but my prayer life convinces me He does.

The best a scientist can do is tell me that I am deluded but can’t prove it.

Religions get into trouble when they use belief to explain the physical world.

Each has its own domain. Secularism can't present itself as a neutral arbiter if it is itself a belief system. No faith system is neutral.

Of course this begs the questions 'who then has the right to arbitrate on matters of right and wrong and where is the neutral ground upon which we can come together?'

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Roisin Marion Angele Lafferty St. Andrew's, Yetminster

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Funeral/Thanksgiving

10th April

Ivor John Way St. Andrew's, Yetminster.

Reginald James Darch St. Andrew's, Yetminster.

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CHURCH NEWS

April already – Where has the time gone ?

The outstanding event this month is undoubtedly on the 21st when Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 90th birthday.

Despite all the various thoughts we may have about our royal family, we have to admit that the Queens’ reign has been admirable - especially in comparison with many of her ancestors and some monarchs of other countries.

Her Majesty would be the first to attribute her achievements mainly to her Christian faith and her firm belief in her Christian principals. She has personably proclaimed this in several of more recent broadcasts In 1952, following her fathers’ sudden death, she said: “Pray that God will give me wisdom and strength to carry out the solemn promises I shall be making and that

I may faithfully serve Him and you all the days of my life.”

During one of her broadcasts, the Queen testifies to her faith by saying; “ – for me, the teaching of Christ and my own accountability before God provide a framework in which I try to lead my life. I, like so many of you, have drawn great comfort in difficult times from Christ’s words and example.”

She is the Head of the Church of England and attends worship every Sunday, when possible, but is never critical of others with different habits or even belong to different religions.

Let’s use her 90th birthday as a time when we can thank God for her beliefs and her life-long commitment, and I’m sure she would not object to us following her example.

Most of the public celebrations will be held in June at the time of her Official birthday.

We shall be holding a special thanksgiving service on 12th June and if you are not otherwise committed, you are very welcome to join us.

Congratulations to all who are celebrating anything during April.

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NEW CHURCH IN WRIGGLE VALLEY

WRIGGLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Over the last few months, a few Christians from the Wriggle Valley area have been meeting and praying about their desire for a contemporary Christian fellowship that maintains a firm traditional foundation of Bible teaching. Yetminster Methodist Chapel very kindly agreed that we may use their buildings, so, back at the beginning of February, a new church started in Wriggle Valley. We meet every Sunday at 3pm to explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, what the Bible teaches, and how we can apply this to our lives. After each service we fellowship together with coffee and biscuits.

Introducing our Pastor, Andrew Drapper Andrew was born in Somerset. In 1986 he attended Moorlands Bible College, then moved into full-time Christian service.

Andrew has worked as the Pastor of both an inner city Birmingham church and a small rural church in Essex. He was the lead evangelist in an outreach ‘Bus Project,’ and in 2000, he became a full-time itinerant teacher, training churches across the UK and in France, in practical evangelism and outreach.

Andrew has been married to Ruth for over 30 years and they have eleven children, (seven sons and four daughters), whom they have always home educated. They have lived locally for over four years, and desire to serve the Wriggle Valley Community.

SERMONS FOR APRIL Throughout March we have been looking at the ‘Life of Jesus’. This sermon series continues into April.

3rd April - Jesus’ Ascension & work in Heaven 10th April - Jesus’ Second Coming

New series, “Christian Essentials,” continuing into May. 17th May - Talk to God - Prayer 24th May - Read the Instructions - The Bible If you are interested in finding out more, then visit Wriggle Valley Christian Fellowship’s website: wvcf.uk or email andrew@drapper.com Andrew Drapper

WRIGGLE VALLEY SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL THEOLOGY...STARTING SOON! Wow! What can Theology possible have to do with me?

Surely it is rather obscure and really for an elite few? Far from it!

The Wriggle Valley School of Biblical Theology is intended to be down-to-earth and practical, helping us all see that: ●Theology is truth about God ●Truth is important in every area of life ●What you believe about the world really does matter ●And that YOU can know the truth about God, Life, Death,and all the big questions.

We hope to make each course practical and relevant, inviting you to dive deeper into the things of God. Do please come and join with us and find out how God can speak into your life in powerful and helpful ways.

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Three Valleys Team

Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG Tel: 01935 872600 wrigglevb.office@gmail.com www.threevalleysteam.com Team Rector: Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE 01935 873044 rector3valleys@gmail

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Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver (01935 873690)

Roman Catholic Services Roman Catholic Church

The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL tel: (01935) 812021 Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. e-mail: sherbornerc@btinternet.com website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk Further information is available from our weekly newsletter, the Church Office on 01935 812021 or visit our website www.sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

Services in APRIL 3rd No Service 10th Rev Tom Carmichael 17th No Service 24th Local Arrangement

Wriggle Valley Christian Fellowship A contemporary Christian fellowship that maintains a firm traditional foundation of Bible teaching.

Join us on Sundays at 3pm in the Yetminster Methodist Chapel to explore what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ, what the Bible teaches, and how we can apply this to our lives. After each service we fellowship together with coffee and biscuits.

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

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10th

17th

24th

EASTER 2

EASTER 3

EASTER 4

EASTER 5

BATCOMBE

10.15am CW Holy Communion

BEER HACKETT

9.15am BCP Matins + Holy Communion

BRADFORD ABBAS

CHETNOLE HERMITAGE HILFIELD LEIGH

10am CW 11am CW 4pm Holy Communion Holy Communion Licensing and Induction of 5pm Rev Colette TaizĂŠ Service AnnesleyGamester 8.30am BCP 10.15am Holy Communion Prayer and Praise 6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

6.30pm BCP Evensong

RYME INTRINSECA THORNFORD

YETMINSTER

10.15am CW Holy Communion

11am Family Service

10.15am CW Holy Communion

10.15am CW Morning Prayer

10.15am CW 10.15am CW Holy Communion Morning Prayer

8.30am BCP Holy Communion

6.30pm BCP Evensong

8.30am BCP Holy Communion

9.30am Family Service

8am BCP 9.30 am CW 8am BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion

6pm BCP Holy Communion 10.15am CW Holy Communion

9.30am CW Morning Service 10.15am CW 10.15am CW Morning Prayer Choral Holy Communion

11am CW Holy Communion 10.15 CW Holy Communion

EXTRA AND WEEK DAY SERVICES FOR APRIL Monday Tuesday Thursday

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FEBRUARY 2016 “Late February days, and Now at last, Might you have thought that Winter’s woe was past.”

William Morris 1870

Pessimists are not always right and this winter has proved less woeful than usual; the toboggans and snow ploughs are still gathering dust.

TEMPERATURES The warmest day was the 21st, with 13.8oC/57oF. This was above average, but well down on our 2013 record of 14.7oC/59oF. RAIN Only five of the 29 days this February were free from rain. The total was 80mm/3.1”. This was 23% more than usual,

Temperatures (deg. C)

but a welcome 100mm/4” less than in February 2014. The wettest day was the 6th, with 30mm/1.2”.

SUNSHINE Despite the rain clouds, February had more sunshine than usual - 81 hours instead of 64. The sunniest day was the 10th (7.8 hours PRESSURE Pressure ranged from 1033mb/30.5” on the 10th, which was one of the few rain-free days, to the month’s lowest reading on the 12th, with 988mb/29.2”.

WIND SPEEDS February was a little windier than usual, with the 6th having a peak speed of 40mph instead of 37mph. Nevertheless, our record of 49mph in February 2014 remains unbeaten.

Philip Bryan

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...gone gardening SHADY LOVERS IN YOUR BED When it comes to planting, shady corners facing east and north which are subject to strong wind and low winter temperatures can be restrictive, and it is these aspects that seemingly create problems for gardeners. Winter frost damage can strike here and so you have to ensure that you are including plants that will withstand frost.

Good practice tips. Plants thrive on moisture, nutrients, light and warmth.

Just like people, all plants respond positively to tender loving care. Enrich your borders by adding compost and well rotted f a r m y a r d manure on an annual basis.

The profile of a good mixed border starts with tall plants at the back the h e i g h t diminishing as you reach the front rather like a rugby team where you get the big props at the back and the fly half at the front.

Variegated, lime and white foliage and flowers will shine on this aspect. Once planted, a sprinkling of bonemeal is invaluable and feeding throughout the summer will encourage more blooms especially with roses, irises, agapanthus etc., If you can afford to mulch this will keep down perennial weed and retain ground moisture.

Shady lovers up against the house might include Rosa Mrs Herbert Stevens fragrant with white blooms which will illuminate the low light level. Along her side you might plant Clematis Perle D’Azur, Lonicera Goldflame and

Clematis a l p i n a , climbing hydrangeas, i v i e s , Clematis Nelly Moser.

Beneath these in the beds and borders plant shrubs evergreen and deciduous, epimediums, nandina, hydrangeas, euonymus, hollies, sarcococca, winter jasmine. Herbaceous plants return every year. Amongst these ferns are lily of the valley, hellebores, foam flowers, h o s t a s , pulmonarias, aster v u l g a r i s , zantedeshia aethiopica, bergenias, ladies mantle, periwinkle etc., the list is extensive, so much for sequential flowering in this border. Once the earth warms and the sun sits higher in the sky annuals can fill the voids. I have planted sweetpeas, cornflowers, foxgloves, snap dragons and cosmos on this aspect. Whilst some of these may self seed over the season others die down in the winter never to return or perhaps reappear on the other side of the garden and you wonder where they came from! Planted beds and borders situated around the house help architectural structure to blend with the landscape, soften hard line, add colour, depth and density to the overall look of the place. If done well then the transformation can be magical.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY We are very lucky to have Sherborne Castle Gardens on our doorstep. They are helpful and accessible, their plants are varied and healthy, they supply every kind of fertilizer, weed deterrent and gardening tool and all their staff are very nice people.

And give them their due, when it comes to marketing, they are simply first class.

Their discount buying events offered to local garden clubs are a brilliant initiative to bring in business during March, which is probably their quietest time of the year.

The offer to purchase virtually anything at a 25% discount is irresistible. But because they are who they are, they don’t just stop there. Our discount shopping afternoon was opened with a short presentation on what we need to be doing in the garden right now, and what products or seeds, bulbs or whatever, we need to be buying from them to achieve our aims. Clever. But actually very helpful. Because with the gentle sales suggestions come lots of useful tips and the opportunity to ask those niggling little questions, the answers to which are sometimes so difficult to find on Google. They are just great.

And now for something completely different… a special and unusual treat is in store for April. We have Mark Sanger coming to give us a wood turning demonstration. If you want to check out the quality of Mark’s work, you can visit his website. He makes exquisite bowls and ornaments out of lumps of wood. If you have never watched a woodturner at work,

take it from me, it is mesmerising. This is your chance to get up close and see a master craftsman at work.

I promise. Looming on our garden club calendar is the on .

May is a busy month with a visit to the exuberantly floriferous , an exquisite and very special garden visit on , and on So lots to look forward too and to feel sunny about.

If you are not a member of our club, but would like to join, why not turn up at the Yetminster Jubilee Hall for our April meeting and find out more about us. Entry for the evening for guests is £2. Doors are open at 7.30pm and we welcome any newcomers with open arms. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

Bonny Sartin provided the talk for us at our March meeting, the subject being ‘smuggling and smugglers’ or ‘gentlemen of the night’ as they were more commonly known. There was a smuggling culture going right back to the Normans, when copious amounts of wine were being brought into this country with unofficial Royal consent because the very best was being confiscated for the King’s personal use!

Smuggling escalated greatly in the early 18th Century due to the increased rates of tax charged on goods such as silk, leather, brandy, gin, and especially tea due to the even higher rate of tax it attracted.

There were quite harsh penalties if you were caught dealing in or handling contraband, but very few were caught, and those who were, had light fines or sentences imposed upon them. This was because most Clergy, local dignitaries, and law enforcers were happily buying up lots of the goods and alcohol at much lower than normal prices.

Goods would be brought in under the cover of darkness and stored in secluded barns and in large man-made holes in the ground, some as deep as 30 feet. Smuggling appears in some of Thomas Hardy’s writings and it is said that some of his property was used for storage. Farm labourers could earn a week’s wages in one night carrying goods

inland and with so much local support they were very hard to catch. So much so, that the government formed the Customs and Excise to try to stop the problem. They engaged government forces, especially the Navy t o help them, but they found to their cost that the smugglers were making so much money that they were better equipped - with better ships and bigger guns - and many Navy ships were lost.

In 1830, the government decided to cut all import taxes to a level that made smuggling unprofitable and it more or less stopped.

Bonnie interspersed his talk with several songs and poems and was thoroughly entertaining throughout.

It was good to see six new faces at this meeting. Membership is open to all.

NEXT MEETING Tuesday 5th April, Sue & Larry Skeats “CALL MY BLUFF” (UNUSUAL TOOLS) Followed by AGM All welcome – come and join us.

Graham Sargent

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Thomas Hardy – nearly the man who never was.

Dorset’s famous author and poet, Thomas Hardy was born at Higher Bockhampton – “Hardy’s Cottage”.

Most have visited it, and Max Gate the house where he lived till he died in 1928. Few though can have the insight into his life that Andrew Leah has, vice-chair of The Thomas Hardy Society and occupant of Max Gate for seventeen years.

It seems the world is lucky to have had Hardy at all – his worldfamous novels and his sensitive poetry. The doctor attending Mrs Hardy declared it a stillbirth and dropped the boy into a basket.

Fortunately the midwife noticed a movement and brought him back to life with the traditional upside down hold and sharp slap on the backside.

Hardy started as an architect and specialised in church restoration, with two results. In “idle moments” at work he conceived his idea of Wessex, his parallel universe in which the novels are set where for instance Weymouth becomes Budmouth and Evershot, Evershead. Through his work he met his wife, Emma.

Although not a successful marriage they set up charities together. It was the unhappiness during the marriage and his remorse when she died that led to some of his best poetry.

In 1885 now wealthy and renowned for his writing he had

Max Gate built to his personal design. Here among other famous novels he wrote The Woodlanders set in the Wriggle Valley area based around Melbury Bubb which Hardly called Little Hintock.

Andrew has also made some interesting findings - Hardy’s researches into his own family history. Hardy traced his ancestry back to 15th century nobility in Jersey.

However after crossing to the mainland they fell into social decline.

Was this the inspiration for Tess of the D’Urbervilles: Tess’s drunken father, John Durbeyfield is greeted as belonging to a noble family, his name being a corruption of the original spelling. Information which led to the tragedies of her life and death?

Although awarded the OM and visited by the famous of the time including the Prince of Wales he was three times rejected for a Nobel Prize. His work was deemed antiChristian.

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TUESDAY CLUB Census returns what's the point?

Those of us who completed a government census form not so many years ago experienced a 'deja vu' moment at Tuesday Club this month, as many recalled thinking just that. Fortunately, Sylvia Bryan was on hand to give us a fascinating and inspirational answer.

In 1851 we were not surprised to learn that farming provided the main source of employment, Leigh boasting 18 farmers, nine retired farmers, 54 farm labourers, eleven working sons and daughters, together with two dairymen, one dairymaid and one farm bailiff.

Most farms varied in size from 20 acres to 100 acres, but two were over 200 acres. Labour saving machinery as we know it today had still to be developed, so all lent a hand in the labour intensive production of food. Alongside the farming community were those who supported them: five blacksmiths, one cooper, four shoemakers, four masons, one thatcher, one saddler, one ostler and one pig dealer.

Today's working mothers may be interested to know that 31 women played a vital role in the household economy of 1851 helping to support their families by making gloves at home, ably supported by their daughters, some as young as eight years old.

As a female resident you may also have been employed as the schoolmistress, monthly nurse, dressmaker or bonnet maker.

During the course of the next decade change occurred as a solicitor, Mr. Fookes, lived in Totnell house with his family and employed a cook, nurse, under nurse, gardener, coachman and groom. There was a perpetual clergyman employing a cook, nurse, gardener and groom. Traders were evident, the village supporting two publicans, one

butcher and four shopkeepers. The number of glovers had risen to 45. Overseeing this hub of activity and presumably the publicans was a sole policeman.

Farming was changing in 1871 as the small 20 acre farms had no staff and the largest farm of 200 acres had only four labourers and three boys; early mechanisation was making its impact on our rural community even then.

New occupations appeared as there were two lime burners and one female land burner. The clergyman was George Thompson and he employed one governess and five servants.

In 1891 there were two named public houses, The Kings Arms and The Carpenters Arms. There was a schoolmistress at St. Andrews School and a postmaster and sub postmaster in the Post Office, and three people were listed as glove machinists.

Move on to 1901 and further change was evident, there being only 16 farmers with 37 labourers, no glovers, but eight glove machinists, 17 female servants, six bakers, boot and legging makers and in competition to the two public houses, one beer retailer.

We were right to presume that the majority of villagers were born and bred in Leigh with a few originating from Weymouth, Somerset or Devon. However, Sylvia's research revealed a cosmopolitan air to our small village, as in 1881 the clergyman employed a German governess and 1891 there was a Governess and Nursery maid who were both French. Not to mention the London clergyman, his wife from Sheffield, the Irish resident, nor indeed the Australian visitor all listed in 1901.

Longevity is not just a modern phenomenon, in 1851 there were five people over 80 years of age and in 1901 Thomas Fookes had attained the grand old age of 83.

This snapshot of our village over 50 years highlighted for us all the fact that 'constant change is here to stay' and informed us that returning our census forms provides a valuable resource for future generations of social history researchers.

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WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP On 16th February we welcomed Michael Kay to talk on the subject of being a Justice of the Peace. It was a very interesting evening; we were informed that fifty seven percent of JPs are females and it is a voluntary civic duty.

In 1974 I was invited to become one but now you must apply for this privilege.

No qualifications are required but you cannot become a JP if you are married to a police officer. Michael told us that the Queen is his boss! Magistrates deal with many different issues including domestic violence, motoring offences and many

others . Eighty percent of females are involved in physical violence compared to twenty percent of males and on the subject of benefits we are now on the 4th generation. Michael is on many committees including mental health community care & other Dorset charities and he is also a prison visitor. We all enjoyed his jovial and friendly talk - thank you Michael .

Our next meeting will be on 19th April with Age UK discussing issues facing older people in Dorset Ruth Sanford

CRICKET IN THE VALLEYS – THE NEW SEASON AT CERNE VALLEY CC With the new cricket season weeks away, as a family you might want to know what your local club, Cerne Valley CC, can offer you this summer. From our ground in Cerne Abbas we provide opportunities to everyone: from young boys and girls learning the game, or older children keen to develop their skills, to teenagers and adults seeking the rigours of competition. But it is our unequivocal commitment to youth development that really sets us apart. We run four agegroup teams, ranging from under 9s to under 15s, with our three older teams playing in both county league and club competitions. Lately we have enjoyed great success: winning trophies and providing Dorset with several age-group players, including three of our girls.

Matches are played from May to July on weekday evenings, with coaching provided at Cerne Abbas on weekend mornings. Membership is only £10.

These sides not provide youngsters with their first taste of cricket, they also serve as feeders to our four adult side. Our first team

plays in Division One of the County Saturday competition. We also field a midweek evening league side, and a Sunday social side for those who prefer their cricket at a more sedate pace.

With several local clubs either folding or struggling, Cerne Valley CC remains fully committed to the game locally. Indeed, since 2014 we have invested £12,000 on our ground in an effort to improve the quality of cricket we offer.

So, whatever your level of skill, or if you simply want to provide your child with the opportunity to pick up a bat and ball to see where it takes them, get in touch with us and we’ll invite you along to see what we can offer you.

For those interested in youth cricket contact our Youth Development Officer, Sarah Downey, Any other at downey-m1@sky.com. enquiries to Simon Heazell at simonheazell@msn.com.

Simon Heazell, Committee Member for CVCC and resident of Hermitage

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WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS’ UNION Thank you to all those who came to our Lent lunch in the Trim Room, Jubilee Hall at the end of February and who made all those delicious soups. We raised £106 which we will be sending off to the various charities The Mothers' Union supports.

Our next Fund Raiser and get together is a Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy at the Methodist Church, Yetminster on Saturday April 23rd from 10.30 12 with St George's Day as our theme. it would be great to see everyone there.

If you would like to find out more information about The Mothers' Union, do contact Margaret Shipman (872440).

Anne Reason

CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB This month's Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club meeting was our annual evening at Castle Gardens. As ever members gathered early to view the latest products and new plants on offer. Chetnole members were particularly enthusiastic in their viewing, and spending, as this year Chetnole will host the club's Open Gardens in June.

After a welcome cup of tea and an informative talk about the latest developments to make gardening 'easier' and to deter those

pesky pests and encourage lawns, flowers and shrubs to grow members enjoyed a relaxed evening making their selections. Our thanks once again to Castle Gardens for their hospitality and advice.

The next meeting is on Monday 4th April at 7.30pm in Chetnole Village Hall. The speaker is Clive Groves who will talk about VIOLETS. Michele Aldhouse

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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, Hermitage 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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BATCOMBE WD/D/15/002092 Demolish part of modern outbuilding and replace with a timber CHETNOLE WD/TP/16/00046 27/01/2016 MILL HOUSE, BACK LANE – Fell: 2 No. Sorbus. 1 No. Prunus (Cherry). 1 No. Alnus(Alder) – Granted 8 Mar 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/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD – 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). Approved 24 Feb 16.

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/15/000438 10/03/2016 DENBY HOUSE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Request for confirmation of compliance with condition three of listed building consent WD/D/15/002307. (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

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). Approved 25 Feb 16.

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)).

Approved 25 Feb 16.

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 WD/D/15/002590 existing garage & erect new garage. Internal & external alterations & demolition of rear bathroom extension (Full & Listed Building Consent)).

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, MELBURY BUBB - Erect extension to garage, stables & pool house. (Full). Approved 2 Mar 16.

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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).

Approved 8 Mar 16.

WD/D/15/002657 02/11/2015 CASWELL FARM, COMMON LANE - Variation of conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/D/13/000284 - allow letting as an open market dwelling (Variation of condition). 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).

Approved 23 Feb 16.

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/15/001693 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.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 14 April 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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GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE Bailey Ridge Plants Digger Hire, Yetminster Dorset Stabling Buildings Dry Stone Walling & Paving Everything Green Express Equipment Centre Garden Maintenance & Pruning Hay & Straw Sales Hollick Gardening & Handyman KDS Garden Machinery Repair Knighton Countryside Mgmt Komit Kompost Logs & Wood Working The Log Man Logs - Malcolm Dunning M&S Welding Malcolm Dunning gardening Paul Hambidge Contractors Queen Thorne Landscapes Perrett Fencing Ltd Pestwright & Mole Catcher RGB Stonemason-headstones etc Wriggle Valley Fencing Tree Surgery (Westree)

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LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors

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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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Dog Grooming & Stripping Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster

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POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster

4 66

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PUBLIC HOUSES & HOTELS 39 16 42 66 12 36 2 23 63

Chetnole Inn King’s Arms

16 20

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16 34

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