286 June 2016 Wriggle Valley Magazine

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Happy official 90th birthday your Majesty, hope you have an excellent celebration. There is so much to read this month starting with lots of birthday celebrations in the villages: in Leigh p20, p30, also on the 12th June p31, T , p24 and TEAS p7.

As we build up to the summer show season, there are a plethora of open gardens for you to enjoy: , and over the Whitsun weekend; you might pick up some tips for your own gardens.

(NGA) in Ryme Intrinseca also opens its gates on .

Don’t forget also p 27 and p23.

There is a link below to all our parish councils’ websites on which you will find the council minutes and reports. This is because we will not be adding the minutes etc to our magazine anymore unless in unusual circumstances because of space issues in the magazine. As you can imagine it is like trying to squeeze a quart into a pint pot every month.

We wish two of our Three Valleys’ Team vicars speedy recoveries, Tony Gilbert and Michael Anderson, as well as everyone else who has been ill - there seems to be so much of it about in the Wriggle Valley at the moment.

Next month’s magazine is a double issue July/August, news, views and reviews by 12th June please. Have a wonderful

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YOUR PARISH COUNCIL We know that you will want to keep up with all your parish council minutes & reports so please go online and follow the links.

CHETNOLE & STOCKWOOD www.chetnoleandstockwoodpc.gov.uk/

LEIGH www.leighvillage.org.uk YETMINSTER & RYME INTINSECA V W M yetminsterparishes.gov.uk/

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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SYBIL HOWARD AWARD

ICKERS JOGGLERS MAMMOTH CYCLE RIDE

ANNIE SINNOTT REMEMBERED

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Delicious cream teas and cake served from 3pm-5pm. Royal Birthday celebration ceremony at 4pm include 21 'gun' salute and prizes for best garden on a plate and best animal made from fruit/veg for children and most royal costume/hat for adults. Please bring entries on the day with judging at 3.45pm. There will also be cake, plant and bric-a-brac stalls.

Hermitage Village Hall committee have very kindly invited Batcombe residents to join them for their Queen's 90th celebrations, on Sunday 12th June, starting at noon, there will be a bring your own picnic on the green, bring your own seating etc. If it is wet it will be moved undercover.

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ad news for our area; Robert Grey of Neals Lane and Jim Churchill of Hamlet both passed away recently and we send our sincere condolences to their families. We also say farewll to Jackie Guard and hope she will be very happy in her new home.

Fancy a fun evening? THE SUMMER BARBECUE is to be held in Chetnole Village Hall on Saturday 11th June with live music from ‘WORD GETS OUT’. Tickets £15 from John Head (01935 873555) or Janet Wood (01935 873022).

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And don't forget to make the weekend of the 18th and 19th June your time to stroll leisurely around our beautiful village whilst viewing the OPEN GARDENS OF CHETNOLE. All our gardeners will have spent months preparing their patches just for our perusal well done to you all for your efforts and can you come and do mine now please?

For the kids...it's Father's Day too on Sunday 19th June - don't forget!

Have fun in the sun and see you next time.

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On 20th April the weekly Chetnole coffee morning was more crowded than usual to witness a presentation to two stalwart Wriggle Valley magazine deliverers, Sylvie Frampton and Olive Turner. John Fripp conveyed the gratitude of the WVM Management Committee for many years delivering the magazine in all weathers. Sylvia began delivering to Chetnole even before the current magazine was introduced, and Olive more recently, taking over Sylvia’s round in the last few years. They were both given a a bunch of flowers and a thank-you card signed by everyone on the committee for their sterling service.

Well done both of you!

FLOWER SHOW BINGO NIGHT I would just like to thank all who came to the Chetnole Fete and Flower Show Bingo Night on 7th May. We all had a terrific evening, not least of all Janet Wood walking away with not just one, but two cash prizes, showing she has the winning touch! Due to the village's generosity about ÂŁ400 was raised towards the cost of hiring the marquee for the Flower Show itself, ensuring that more of the money raised on the day can go towards local charities. Also a big thank you to Linda and Steve Fudge for running it so well. Many thanks from all of us on the CFFS committee.

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CHETNOLE OPEN GARDENS Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th June 1.00pm to 5.00pm

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What a cultured lot we are! Saturday the 23rd of April saw a celebration of William Shakespeare's 400th anniversary and to mark this important date Chetnole Village Hall hosted an evening of contemporary music and readings intermingled with village residents displaying their thespian skills by treating us to readings and interpretations of the great bard's works - some moving, some tongue in cheek. The Usual Suspects played magnificently and got the hall singing and swaying in their seats, it was a great evening and what's even better is that £150 was raised in aid of the Dorset Air Ambulance and other local charities. Thanks to Jim Aldhouse and crew for putting on such a memorable night.

CHETNOLE COFFEE MORNING BIRTHDAY AND LIBRARIAN ALAN SAYS BYE BYE Chetnole Wednesday Coffee Morning celebrated it’s 7th Birthday with a goodly crowd of regulars, a special Birthday cake, music and Fizz! On the same day we said a sad farewell to Librarian Alan Kinghorn who for many years has run the Mobile Library to this village. Alan was presented with a framed picture of Chetnole to remind him of his fortnightly visits to us.

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CHETNOLE & STOCKWOOD PARISH NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN –YES OR NO? In January 2016 Dorset County Council established an overall Local Plan for West Dorset, primarily focusing on future housing development. At the same time all West Dorset communities, i.e. Towns and Parishes, are invited by DCC to prepare and register their own Neighbourhood Plans which should reflect their individual needs and wishes, as defined by the majority of local residents.

These may take precedence over the West Dorset Local Plan , regarding future planning applications in their area. Ergo, the absence of a Chetnole & Stockwood Neighbourhood Plan could give developers free rein to build, where land has already been acquired in the Parish.

The “Development Area” covered by the Neighbourhood Plan will probably be designated by the current parish boundary.

The question put to residents by the Parish Council is “Do we need a Neighbourhood Plan or not?” Our whole community has to make this decision by referendum. If the answer from the majority is “Yes” the long term needs of area will have to be determined, in terms of housing, transport and infrastructure.

Please note that this is a completely new initiative. It is not a repeat of the

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NEIGHBOURHOOD 2010 Parish Plan, however the latter may provide a starting point for some of the issues to be covered in the new Neighbourhood Plan.

The next step? The Parish Council will distribute a flier to alert all residents to the above situation and set up a “Drop In” information session at the Village Hall [date & time TBA], prior to eliciting a “Yes” or “No” response from each Chetnole & Stockwood household, as to whether they: a] believe that a Neighbourhood Plan should be prepared b] are willing to become involved in preparing said Neighbourhood Plan, e.g. as a member of a Steering Committee or Working Party.

All will be explained at the Drop In session, with maps and key information on display. Yetminster and Leigh Parishes have already launched their own initiatives, so we shall follow their progress with interest.

Shall we follow suit to protect the character and surroundings of Chetnole & Stockwood for future generations? Or simply do nothing? You decide!

Councillor Gordon Ratcliffe A date for your diary

A Concert in Chetnole Village Hall Thursday, 15th Sept at 7.30 pm featuring poetry, recitations, music etc. (plus bar and raffle)

Proceeds to help Maintain our church

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THE SYBIL HOWARD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD Sybil Howard, who died in 2014, was a longtime resident of Chetnole, living at the Old Forge in Mill Lane from 1951 until her death.

She was a children’s nurse, a midwife and a health visitor, and brought into the world a number of Chetnole residents and their children. Her life was dedicated to the community she served, not only as a nurse but as a member of the Parochial Church Council, the W.I., local charities and the Flower Show Committee.

She was also an enthusiastic participant in most village events, participating in full - from barn dancing at the Jubilee party, to teddy-bear parachuting for the Church; from attending Artsreach events to Garden Club membership, and so much more. She was always one of the first to welcome newcomers to the village, offering help and advice, and was a great supporter of local tradespeople.

As a tribute to her, Sybil’s family have created the SYBIL HOWARD COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD to recognise voluntary community service in or near Chetnole.

After discussions with the Parish Council, PCC and Village Hall Committee, it was agreed that this award, the Sybil Howard Cup, should be presented at the Chetnole Fete and Flower Show each year, as it is a time when many of the village will be represented.

Those who live in Chetnole are invited to nominate a resident of Chetnole, of any age, who they believe has provided a

voluntary community service within the local area.

The person nominated should have demonstrated exceptional service or kindness to other members of the local community, such as, for example, .: ● running a social group ● providing a particular act of kindness during a crisis ● a sustained act of ‘thoughtfulness’ such as looking after a neighbour in need ● organising a village event ● volunteering to maintain a village facility ● contributing to village life via a significant gift ● providing commercial services beyond ‘commercial interests’ (that is, not just for money) ● wholeheartedly participating in village events Nomination slips will be distributed shortly, and should be posted in designated postal boxes in the village.

Please take a moment to consider who is deserving of this award. More information will provided on the nomination slips.

Jackie Boulter Sybil enjoying an ice cream with some Chetnole children

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY CONCERT ON THE GREEN Friday 5th August There is a slight change to the announcement made in last month’s magazine, in that tickets for the Nina Garcia concert on Hermitage Village Green will now be available from the middle of June from Kevin House on 01963 210042.

There will be a bar but please bring your own food.

VILLAGE LUNCH Sunday 7th August The lunch for village residents, plus family guests, will be held in the marquee on the Green on Sunday 7th August. Tickets, at just £10, will be available in July.

Watch out for more information in this magazine.

THEMED EVENING Saturday 22nd October This is a further reminder that the next village dinner date will be an ‘Arabian themed evening’ in the Village Hall on October 22nd. More details, including the ticket price and menu, will appear in future editions of this magazine.

BINGO Saturday 29th October & 26th November Bingo will return after its summer break on the above dates, starting at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

Mike Rudd Mike passed away at the end of March after a brave fight against cancer.

A humanist service took place at Yeovil crematorium where we were reminded of the varied and exciting life that Mike and his family had shared.

From his early years in Germany (where his father

V W M QUIZ FOR ST. MARCH Saturday 19th November This is a further reminder to keep this date clear in your diary for the next quiz for St. Mary’s to be held in the Village Hall starting at 7.30pm. More details to follow.

worked after the war), to life in South America and West Africa, there was never a dull moment!

Life in Hermitage was no less hectic, including Ostrich farming and constructing light aircraft from kit form.

Mike was a multilinguist and multi-talented, and he will be sadly missed.

We send our sympathies to Rachael, Richard and Alison and the rest of the family.

Keith Mitchell At the time of going to press, we hear of the untimely death of Keith Mitchell, long-time resident of Hermitage. Our thoughts go out to Pat and the family at this difficult time.

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The weather was kind to them as they cycled down through some beautiful scenery of Loch Less in Scotland and then on through the Lake District into Wales over the Severn Bridge into Somerset and then on into Devon and then finally into Cornwall.

Sponsorship and Donations are still coming in so our final total is not complete yet but we hope to have this amount when we do our final write up in a future issue.

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had given their support in donations and sponsorship, and to all those that followed the cyclists either on route or

by Jonny's Tracker and to all those who were waiting for them at Lands End. Over 300 Mars Bars, 260 Flapjack Bars, 3kg Jelly Beans, 160 Snickers Bars, dozens of filled rolls, endless hot drinks, energy drinks, bottled water, soups and that's without the well deserved pints in the evenings.

Vaseline and Sudacream were well used for the delicate areas...I'll say no more....and David rode most of the route in his pyjama bottoms. In total there were only three punctures and no other major problems.

Back in Hilfield… we

NEWS FROM OUR CHURCH Thanks go to Batcombe for a wonderful "Rogation Day!".

Perfect weather, a beautiful walk and delicious food prepared by the "Batcombe ladies". Thank you again to the Atwell's for letting us use their barns and thank you to all the "Hilfield ladies" for making lunch happen. Thank you too to Colette who gave us an invigorating service.

Finally we are relieved to announce that we can now go ahead with the Inter PARISH CROQUET TOURNAMENT which will be on 31st July.

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wish Claudius Algar a speedy recovery after his stay in hospital and hope to see him out and about soon.

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s we approach mid-June, having only just put our clocks forward to British Summer Time, many people start thinking gloomily about the days getting shorter and the nights getting longer after the 21st has passed. But don’t wish your life away. There’s a lot going on between now and then to look forward to, and much beyond.

Beforehand, we have a triad of consecutive Super-Saturdays to celebrate HM THE QUEEN’S 90TH BIRTHDAY with a CHURCH OPEN DAY and SONGS OF PRAISE , A RIGHT ROYAL BASH and the STREET PARTY .

The CANDLE AUCTION on Wednesday 22nd June lights up a mid-summer evening to beckon the people of Leigh to bid for the ‘after-grass’ of land in the parish to raise money for the relief of anyone in the village in need or hardship. Many of us might think that in 2016 we live in a village where everyone wants for nothing, in the material sense, but there might be someone you know who is genuinely in need and who would benefit from these funds. If so notify Gordon Morris, Chairman of the Leigh Parish Lands Trust, 01935 873051.

In Leigh’s case there are two plots of land to be auctioned: ALTON MEAD, a nine acre water meadow, and, BEER MILL MEAD which in 1800 may have produced good grass but is now a small, swampy copse. On the night of the Auction a candle is lit and bidding commences, finishing when the candle goes out and the last bid before the candle is extinguished wins.

Traditionally the winner then has the privilege of harvesting the grass between Lammas [1st August] and Lady Day [25th March], after the animals have finished grazing on it. Or in the case of Beer Mill Mead, some wood or moss. It’s a breathholding spectacle.

Who wins the bid at the Auction is about as unpredictable as what will happen if we stay in or leave the EU. On the day following the auction, , you can have a gamble at the . We may not all agree as to which of ‘STAY’ or ‘LEAVE’ is the 9 acre water meadow or the small, swampy copse but if you don’t get what you wish for you can tuck yourself up in bed and wait for the longer nights or dig out your trainers and shorts and get involved in the Inter-village Sporting Competitions in August and September.

You can play tennis, rounders, football, golf, skittles, petanque and croquet on into the balmy summer evenings and have a burger and a beer at the magnificent BBQ on Sunday 2nd September on the Chetnole Playing Field. Happy Summer Days!

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH BREAKFAST IN CHURCH! St Andrew’s Church, Leigh Open Weekend Just a reminder about the church open weekend on Saturday 4th June and Sunday 5th June.

Saturday is the big day, starting with breakfast (bacon or sausage butties plus tea or coffee) at 9.30 am.

During the day you’ll be able to learn more about village and church history; listen to lovely music; see and hear the bells being rung (11 am); and hear memories of life in the village (11.30 am). You can have a ploughman’s lunch in the churchyard at 12.30. Then at 3.00 pm you can join in a revival of an old custom when we plan to Clip the Church. All this needs is as many people as possible (our guess is at least 100) to be in the churchyard just before 3.00 pm and then we clip the church by joining hands all the way round the outside. This shouldn’t be too strenuous, but just to be on the safe side, tea and cake will be available to refresh you all at 3.30 pm.

There will be all sorts of children’s games, crafts, stories, a treasure hunt and other activities going on through the day and adults will be able to test their local knowledge and powers of observation by completing our special alphabetical quiz (there will be a prize).

All sorts of interesting historic documents and artefacts will be on display in the church throughout Saturday and Sunday, including the village bier, Coronation memorabilia, church registers and the celebrated Wriggle Stones (courtesy of Sherborne Museum).

At 6.30 pm on Sunday everyone is invited to join us for a special Songs of Praise in the church, which will be followed by drinks and nibbles.

Please come and join us during the weekend. We hope you’ll find things both interesting and fun. Give me a ring if you need any more information.

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The OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME

We are so sorry to have to include in this month’s report the desperately sad news that Annie Sinnott has passed away. I am sure you will have all read the reports in the news. The past few weeks have been very sad and challenging for all of us. She was not only our boss, but a confidant and friend and she has influenced so many of us.

Annie has left us with a precious legacy and we fully intend to follow her inspirational example of providing the best of care for all of our residents. She was so proud of us all for achieving an outstanding CQC rating and we will continue to be influenced by her for many years to come.

Our programme of events is continuing, and I hope many of you will be able to join us when we celebrate the Queen’s 90th birthday on June 18th.

We will now be including a tribute to Annie in the programme. Please let us know if you can attend. Gates open at 11am with entertainment throughout

the day and a lunch of Coronation chicken. Tickets are £5. Please look out for posters.

The picture, on the left, is of a wonderful miniature model of a street party especially created for us by Ann Goold of the Dorset Miniaturists. It will be on display at the event along with many other examples of her work.

On 1 May, the Treacle Dancer Clog Team and Band, fresh from welcoming the dawn at Ham Hill, joined us for a morning of music and dance. What a wonderful treat!

Provisional date for your diary: 24, CHARITY FUN DOG SHOW. Details to follow.

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IN MEMORY OF ANNIE SINNOTT Everyone in Leigh knew Annie. If you wanted anything done, if you needed help, if you wanted advice, Annie was there.

Annie would be either covered in mud walking her dogs or all glammed up ready for another care award or charity event. You may have found her in an apron preparing vast quantities of scones for a charity event or donning training shoes to do the Moon walk or climb Kilimanjaro.

Annie was the life and soul and the beating heart of the Old Vicarage.

Her no-nonsense approach hid a heart of gold. Her philosophy was to arm each one of us with the training and tools needed to reach our full potential. She nurtured us all like little chicks under a lamp and we

responded by becoming one of the very best care homes in the country.

She was so proud of all our achievements, especially this year when CQC awarded us with an Outstanding rating.

Annie was generous, fun and a great ambassador for Care. She had a natural ability to put everyone at their ease. This, combined with her extensive knowledge, enabled her to influence some of the big decision makers in the industry, improving standards far and wide.

We will all miss her terribly, but we know she would have been so angry with us if we decided to take the foot off the pedal! We all owe it to her to carry on her work and continue to put empathy, respect and choice at the forefront of everything we do.

We extend our full condolences to Ian and her whole family. They were her absolute joy. There will be a celebration of Annie’s life on Friday 24th June at 2pm in Sherborne Abbey.

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COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH TEAM If you have been driving through Ryme Intrinseca over the last few weeks you may well have seen the "Yellow People" as they have become known. They are members of the Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Community Speed Watch Team and have been out at various times of the day, with some of the sessions starting at 5.30am by the dedicated Ryme Group. During a recent two week period 13 sessions, totalling 7½ hours were carried out, over 2000 vehicles passed of which 63 were reported to

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married Harriet Osmond from Trill Farm, Beer Hackett; 45 days later they set sail from Bristol for America. They spent several days in the area visiting houses and farms connected to them. Hopefully we may get more visitors like this, last year we had a Mr O”Brian from Ohio.

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FRANKHAM FARM Our last opening on the 24th April was a great success, we had double the amount of visitors compared to April last year and we also celebrated the fact that our seventh visitor of the day brought the total we have raised for the NGS, in entrance fees, to an amazing £20,000 since the garden was first opened by the late Jo Earle in the early eighties.

Our next opening is Sunday 5th June, our new opening times are 11.30am 5.00pm. Light lunches of pulled pork, sausages and vegetarian quiche are served from 12 - 2pm, homemade teas are

served from 2 - 5pm (lunches and teas in aid of St. Hippolytus Church) To everyone who has supported us in the past many thanks, to those of you who haven't visited us yet we would love to see you.

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It’s been a hectic month in the Big Y. It all started with the talk on BENJAMIN JESTY, sponsored by the History Society. The Jubilee Hall, packed to the doors, included a large contingent of descendants from the USA. Speaker Dr Patrick Pead put a brilliant case as to why Yetminster farmer, Benjamin Jesty, should be viewed as the first man to have discovered inoculation against smallpox.

Important enough to have a more significant monument than the plaque opposite Upbury Farm?

The GARDEN CLUB’S PLANT SALE at Cross Farm House. With the fine weather there was a good turnout. Excellent stock - lots of bargains. I hear the committee won nearly all the raffle prizes!!

Back to the Hall, the YPC presented the FAT MARROWS BLUES BAND. Another sell-out crowd. Close your eyes, it was just like Preservation Hall, New Orleans. Great to see all ages there - from 10 to over 90. The band is famously led by local doctor, Chris Cleaver.

Perhaps he was drumming up (pun

unintended) more business for the Health Centre? Stiff knees and strained backs looked the prospect for the next day, after all the wild dancing. Was there a deliberate irony in playing Chuck Berry’s number with the chorus line, “C’est la vie say the old folks….”? Apologies to all the under-45s there.

Then, the grand opening of the newly tarmacked parking at the Jubilee Hall.

Although church owned, the renovated car park is a community resource: 90% of events at the Hall are secular and it is also used as overflow parking for the Health Centre.

Afterwards all trooped into the Hall to savour the delicious cakes and coffee from Coffee ’n’ Cake.

LOOK OUT FOR: 12th June, the QUEEN’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS. There will be a special church service, picnic in the church grounds, and games at the Sports Club. You are warmly invited to any or all the events. [more page 30]

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YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT UPDATE It was our pleasure, once again, to welcome back the Fat Marrow Blues Band. Tickets sold out three weeks before the concert.

Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves as could be overheard from the positive comments of the departing audience. Keep the May Bank Holiday Sunday date in your diary free for next year when we hope to have them back.

Special thanks must go to Alan Guy for his impresario-like skills in organising the band's booking, Harvey Robotham for providing such an excellent repast, and 23rd July WANDERING WINDS’ musical marathon playing in all the churches of the benefice (17) to raise funds for the churches and the Dorset Historic Churches Trust. Watch for the notices of times at each location. [more page 31] They come from Beer Hackett. Good to hear from BH. Let’s have some more from there.

A BIG VILLAGE WELCOME TO: John Summers, curate, wife Nicole, daughter and imminent baby. Uplands.

Steven and Amy Gilmore, both Royal Navy. Mill Lane.

Adrian Clarke and Sarah Pring, opera singers.

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And fond farewells to Peter and Jackie Park who have left after 20+ years in Yetminster to be closer to family. You will be missed.

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Ray Drewett who organised the liquid refreshments so professionally. These are jobs which require a lot of preparation that largely go unseen and unsung.

David and Claire Thomson will be heading a team going to the next Artsreach bidding meeting. There are some fascinating choices to be made. On the strength of the last Artsreach presentation here, there will be much to look forward to in the Autumn. Watch this space.

Finally, may we remind you that our fundraising is for the benefit of the whole village. If your group or organisation needs financial help, please email our treasurer: ycp873@gmail.com The YCP Committee

COFFEE BEANS’ BEETLE DRIVE Thank you to everyone who came along to what turned out to be a rather ‘mini’ Beetle Drive. We had marvellous help from Alec and Jean and there was plenty to eat at teatime.

Thanks to the kind donations from two generous players we gave £75 to the Lord’s Larder. We are grateful to the Yetminster Community Project for making it all possible - Thank you FOLLY FARM 1st PLANNING APPLICATION You may have heard that the first application for 80 plus houses between Folly Farm and the School has gone to appeal. If you wish to find out more please see the Parish Website (yetminsterparishes.gov.uk) for further information

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ST ANDREWS CHURCH YETMINSTER At services of Holy Communion throughout Sunday 5th June, there will be hymns and prayers to commemorate all those serving in the navy who gave their lives in the Battle of Jutland.

Your Church Wardens will be attending the Bishop's service at Salisbury Cathedral on Thursday 9th June. There will be a service of Evensong at 5.30pm followed by a buffet in The Cloisters before the Visitation Service at 7pm.

The Bishops and all four Archdeacons will be present.

It would be wonderful if parishioners could support their elected Church Wardens across the Three Valleys Team and join us for this special service.

On Sunday 12th June we will be celebrating HM THE QUEEN'S 90TH

BIRTHDAY, with a grand picnic for all the village in the churchyard after morning prayer. Do bring the family and join in the fun! See David's article on this elsewhere.

Colette will be at the Yetminster 'COFFEE N CAKE' on 6th July should anyone wish to have a chat with her, and we look forward to the annual Hymns and Pimms led by the St Andrews Singers at the pub on Sunday 10th July.

If you have a favourite Hymn please get in touch!

NB Angela in the Benefice office is now on office@threevalleysteam.org. Open Monday and Wednesday 9.30-12.30.

David Gould and Clare Lindsay Church Wardens. cw.yetminster@gmail.com

We’re celebrating the Queen’s 90th birthday on 12 June !

SERVICE OF CELEBRATION & THANKSGIVING followed by a PICNIC in the CHURCHYARD There will be a Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving with well-known and joyful hymns in the Church at 11 am followed by a ‘bring your own’ picnic in the churchyard. The service will be spectacular but if you can’t make it at 11 am, do come and enjoy your picnic from about 12 onwards in the churchyard. A suitable celebratory drink will be provided. There will be treasure hunts, events and games for the children and displays in the Jubilee Hall about the Queen’s reign.

We’ve ordered a lovely sunny June day, but June is June and we can’t guarantee the weather of course, so if it’s wet we can all pile into the Jubilee Hall for food and fun.

Come in Red, White and Blue for a special prize and there will be a Dorset Apple Cake Competition for budding Great British Bake-off competitors to enter so don’t forget to bring your own special recipe cake.

After that, everyone is welcome down at the Sports Club for more fun and games from 2pm with a Bouncy Castle, Balloons, a Tug o’War and the sort of games that mums and dad’s and grandparents might remember from the 1950’s. The Club will be open for food and drinks and skittles, so do come along.

12th JUNE – PUT THE DATE ON YOUR CALENDAR DG Gould

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NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT

WANDERING WINDS TO SAVE THE CHURCHES

The Wandering Winds are Miles Nipper and Katy Ashman, both professional musicians from Beer Hackett, and we have performed a number of fundraising concerts locally. We are always fund raising as well as ‘friend raising’ and our “World Tour of Dorset” hits the Three Valleys Team Benefice on 23rd July 2016 when we are performing a sponsored concert-a-thon of 17 special mini performances, all in one day at each of the 17 churches in the Benefice. We are still waiting to hear whether this is a world record!

We are both interested in local history, and feel very strongly about raising funds for the churches, not just to keep the roof on these buildings, but to keep the community they represent alive. Each of the 17 buildings as you know, are unique, and in many cases offer the only space in which the community can gather when the pub, school or post office in the village may have been sold into a private dwelling.

Also for many musicians like us, these churches remain our oldest concert venues, we want to fill them with music again, and contribute to keeping them going for the next generation to enjoy. Yes

we've been called 'mad' but we prefer 'passionate'.

We would like to say that if you spot us travelling around on the day please give us a wave or a shout (Three hours just the driving in between). We will be visiting the following village churches starting at approx 9.30am (Times at each to be confirmed): Holnest, Folke, Caundle Marsh, Bishops Caundle, Holwell, Pulham, Glanvilles Wootton, Hermitage, Hilfield, Batcombe, Leigh, Chetnole, Yetminster, Ryme Instrinseca, Beer Hackett, Thornford and finally Bradford Abbas.

The proceeds are going to Dorset Historic Churches Trust and will be split between the Benefice churches and others in Dorset. We will be playing flute and bassoons on the day in a range of styles from Mozart to Muse! You are most welcome to any of the performances, if you feel you would like to donate or sponsor us then you can do so via the DHCT and Wandering Winds fundraising page at either www.wanderingwinds.co.uk/world-tour-ofdorset-challenge.html or www.justgiving.com/fundraising/TheWanderin gWinds Thank you, please wish us luck! thewanderingwinds@gmail.com Katy Ashman

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VILLAGE OUT & ABOUT NEWS

Out & About BUTTERFLY CONSERVATION EVENTS COMING UP – ALL WELCOME! June can be a very exciting time for butterflies and moths – at the beginning of the month, the species that come out early in the summer may still be flying – including perhaps the rare Marsh Fritillaries at Alners Gorse (Hazelbury Bryan) and Lankham Bottom Reserve (Cattistock). Later in the month, especially if it is a warm summer, different species emerge, including the stunning Silverwashed Fritillaries and White Admirals which can be seen in and around the woodlands of the Blackmore Vale, and the three species of Hairstreak butterflies which are often very elusive and hard to spot. At Alners Gorse we have White-letter Hairstreaks on our western elm hedge, Purple Hairstreaks in the oaks and Brown Hairstreaks which lay their eggs on blackthorn bushes. All three may be seen on warm afternoons in late July feeding on the nectar in the flowers of bramble, thistles and Alder Buckthorn.

ST637174. For the Terrace Meadows, park in the Terrace Playing Fields Car Park (map reference ST 641156), signposted off the A352 just south of Sherborne and follow the footpath back towards the town through the patch of newly planted trees and up a few steps (map reference ST 637156).

For further information please contact Nigel Spring on 01963.23559 or 07981.776767,or email nigelspring@yahoo.co.uk

OPEN DAY AT THE QUARR LOCAL NATURE RESERVE AND TERRACE MEADOWS SNCI – SHERBORNE Sunday 10th July 11am and 2pm The Quarr is Sherborne’s local nature reserve, an area of young woodland, scrub and grassland off the Bristol Road. The Terrace Meadow is a fascinating patch of limestone grassland adjacent to Sherborne’s Terrace Playing Fields sports facilities. It is of particular interest as the soil is unusual for the area, and supports flowers (including orchids), butterflies and other species not generally seen in the locality.

Join us for one or both guided walks, with flower and insect identification sessions. We will meet on the Quarr at 11am and at the Terrace Meadows SNCI at 2pm. Tea will be available afterwards..

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Dates for your Diary

EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Sat

28 Dorset Arts Weeks begin Yard sale

Various venues 11am-4pm Stonegarth, Chetnole

Sun

29 Y&RGS Open Gardens Day

11am-5pm

Mon

30 Guided walk Lydlinch Common

2pm

Mon

30 Junior Conservation Team

10am-3pm Pogles Wood

Tues

31 Junior Conservation Team

10am-3pm Pogles Wood

Wed

1

Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Sat

4

Queen's 90th b’day breakfast

9.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Clipping the Church

3pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sun

5

NGS Open Gardens

11.30am

Frankham Farm, Ryme

Tues

7

Coffee morning/Bring & Buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club outing Oxford

9am

Leigh Village Hall

14:30:00 7/7.30pm

Brister End, Yetminster Chetnole Village Hall

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

A3030 lay by Lydlinch

JUNE

Sat

WVMU Celebration of Faith 11 Summer Barbecue A Right Royal Bash Queen's birthday celebrations

Yetminster

Beer Hackett Village Tea Party for Queen's 90th birthday 12 Flower Festival (to Thurs 16 June)

2.305.30pm 10.30am

St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett Athelhampton

Tues

14 WVP Children’s Workshop Y&RGS Unusual herbacious plants

6pm 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Wed Sat

15 WVP Panto Read Through 18 Queen's 90th Birthday Party

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall Old Vicarage, Leigh

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Open Gardens

2-5pm

Chetnole

19 C&LGC Open Gardens Queen’s Birthday Celebration Batcombe Cream Teas

2-5pm 3-5pm

Chetnole Hilfield Friary

7pm 7.30pm 10.30am

Pogles Wood Conduit, Sherborne Leigh Village Hall Bembury Farm, Thornford

12-3pm

Pogles Wood Pogles Wood

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sun

Sun

Wed Fri Wed

Conservation/ volunteer day WVWG Walk round Sherborne 22 Leigh Candle Auction Quiet Day in the garden 24 Family Camp Weekend 29 Woodland Wednesday WVP Panto Auditions

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Dates for your Diary

EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

JULY Sat

2

PTFA St Andrew’s Summer Fair

Sun

3

Mon

4

Tues Sat Sun Sat Sun Sun

5 9 10 16 10 10 10

Chetnole Cricket Open Day Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Garden Party in member's garden Coffee morning/ Bring & Buy Yetminster Fair Messy Church Leigh Food Fair/ Classic Cars Hymns & Pimms Open Day Open Day

Sat

Tues Sat Sun Mon

16 Leigh Food Fair/ Classic Cars Leigh Discussion Club boat trip from 19 6pm Poole Quay 19 WVWG planning meeting 7.30pm 23 Wandering Winds musical marathon 24 Charity Dog Show 25 John Muir Award

Mon

1

Tues Wed

2 3

Fri Sat Sun Mon Sat

5 6 7 8 13 13 15 20 22

Tues

12-4pm

St Andrew’s Primary, Yeminster Chetnole Playing Field tba

10.30am 1pm 3pm 10am-4pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh High Street, Yetminster Pogles Wood Leigh Village Hall White Hart, Yetminster 11am Quarr Local Nature Reserve 14:00:00 Terrace Meadows SNCI, Sherborne 10am-4pm Leigh Village Hall Poole car park BH15 1HJ Gable Court, Yetminster all churches in Benefice Old Vicarage, Leigh Pogles Wood

AUGUST

Mon Sat Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Plants that should be better known Katherine Couch Coffee morning/bring&buy Leigh Discussion Club walk round Dorchester with Town Crier Concert on the Green Nina Garcia Chetnole Fete & Flower Show Village Lunch Teddy Bears Picnic Leigh Flower Show Conservation/ volunteer day John Muir Award Build a bird box Elves, Fairies, Pixies

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

10.30am 7.15pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Top of Town car park, Dorchester Hermitage Village Green Chetnole Village Hall Hermitage Village Green Pogles Wood Leigh Village Hall Pogles Wood Pogles Wood Pogles Wood Pogles Wood

2-4.30pm

2.30-4pm

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Dates for your Diary SEPTEMBER Mon

5

Tues

6

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Five Head Gardeners in Chile Stephen Griffiths Coffee morning/ bring&buy Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

10.30am 11am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

10.30am 7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

OCTOBER Mon Tues

Thur Sun

3

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club AGM & Quiz 4 Coffee morning/bring&buy Leigh Discussion Club Deserted, shrunken and moved villages Bruce Upton 13 Charity Sunset CAFÉ STOMPERS 16 NGS Open Garden

Leigh FOOD FAIR & VINTAGE CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY 10am - 4pm SATURDAY 16th July LEIGH VILLAGE HALL JULY 2016 Taste and buy some of the best food and drink on offer from local producers. A variety of interesting Veteran/Classic cars & motorbikes will be on display.

This is proving to be a very successful show, AND will, of course, be in our amazing Leigh Village Hall. Please spread the word to your friends and relations – it really is a day NOT to be missed.

Proceeds go to Leigh Village Hall, The Hub, Yeovil and St Andrew’s Church, Leigh It will be opened by Charlie Turnbull of Turnbulls Deli in Shaftesbury.

Adults £2, children under 15 Free Contact: Elizabeth Turnbull on 01935 873846 or elizabethturnbull70@btinternet.com www.leighfoodfair.co.uk

11.30am5pm

Leigh Village Hall Frankham Farm, Ryme

“ PLAY UP! PLAY UP! AND PLAY THE GAME!” To all those who enjoy competition, camaraderie, team building, and winning, this is the call to sign on for the inter-village competition 2016. To those who are new or haven’t put their hand up or were afraid to ask – now is your chance.

ROUNDERS, THE UNDER 12 FOOTBALL, PETANQUE AND THE BAR-B-Q: 5pm Friday 2ⁿd Sept, Chetnole Playing Field.

TENNIS: As many pairs as can be arranged.

Mid July to end of September CROQUET: Yetminster Playing Fields Sun 4th Sept SHORT MAT BOWLS: Yetminster Thurs pm GOLF: Yeovil tba SKITTLES: Yetminster Sports Club Fri 26th Aug QUIZ: Leigh Village Hall. 7pm Friday 30th Sept Any questions? please email me at julianturnbull@btinternet.com or call 01935 873846 Julian Turnbull

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Boyle’s Educational Foundation

GRANTS World famous scientist, the Hon. Robert Boyle died in 1691; his will directed that part of his estate should be used by his executors for ‘good works’. One executor, John Warr, established Boyles School and after his death a Board of Trustees was formed which still exists today.

If you are a young person and would like to apply for a grant and you live in Yetminster, Leigh or Chetnole, have a look at the information below."

THE ALLOCATION OF SUPPORT GRANTS TO INDIVIDUAL APPLICANTS. 1) The Foundation is a charitable trust that uses its income to provide support to individual young people that are embarking upon a course of higher education, vocational or occupational training.

Support is given by means of a grant to assist with the purchase of such items as books, equipment, tools etc. that are needed by applicants in their chosen discipline.

Consideration may also be given to applicants who wish to take part in other ventures that are essentially of an educational nature, either at home or overseas.

2) Grant aid is not available to assist with routine travel expenses such as travel to or from college or place of employment.

3) To qualify, applicants must be resident within the beneficial area of the trust which consists of specifically the parishes of YETMINSTER, LEIGH AND CHETNOLE. 4) Applications must be made in writing by applicants themselves, who should describe in detail the courses, training or other venture which they plan to follow and explain what particular expenses the grant would be used for. Applicants should ensure that they state their full name, address, and if possible a contact telephone number.

5) Grant applications should be received between the 1ST JULY AND 30TH SEPTEMBER in the year in which applicants are intending to commence their studies or training as specified in para.

1 above.

Where the award of places at colleges, universities or other training facility is dependent upon examination results, then written confirmation of the successful acquisition of such placements may be required before any approved grants are paid.

6) Subsequent applications for the same course of education or training, for which a grant has already been given, will not normally be considered. However, applications relating to a move to a higher or further degree or qualification may be considered.

7) Approval of any grant application remains absolutely at the discretion of the Foundation.

8) Applications should be sent to the Secretary to the Foundation – Mrs J. Gallimore, 3 Grove Cottages, Mill Lane, Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset.

DT9 6PB

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ANNIE SINNOTT MBE Annie Sinnott MBE passed away unexpectedly in hospital on 17 April.

After 14 years as a community nurse Annie Sinnott and her husband Ian opened the Old Vicarage in Leigh near Sherborne in 1984 with one resident and one staff member. The residential home now has 40 beds and Annie, her staff, and the home have received many national awards.

Annie has had an enduring impact on the care industry. In 2007, she was awarded an MBE in recognition of her services to social care. In 2016 The Old Vicarage was rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission, a testament to Annie’s dedication to providing excellent care in a safe and homely environment.

Annie was held in high regard throughout the industry, invigorating every event she attended, whether as a speaker or a delegate. She would always go straight to the heart of any issue, demanding answers which everyone wanted, but dare not ask for. For this, and for her wit, her fairness, and her integrity, she was widely respected at all levels locally and nationally.

Annie and Ian ensured that The Old Vicarage became truly a part of the village community life and it has been a focal point of local social and fund-raising activities. Annie has personally

taken part in several physically demanding projects, including treks to Kilimanjaro, Nepal, and Vietnam, raising significant amounts for national medical charities.

She remained modest about her own achievements, but would always be first to celebrate the achievements of others and supported many staff members to obtain qualifications and win awards.

Annie was a dear and valued friend to many and loved and respected by all who knew her.

Annie is survived by her husband Ian, their daughters Josie and Carey, and four grandchildren.

There will be a celebration of Annie’s life on Friday 24th June at 2pm in Sherborne Abbey.

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Our next WOODLAND WEDNESDAY sessions will be on 25th May & 29th June with an extra holiday session on 1st June.

We will be holding WOODLAND WEDNESDAY sessions every week throughout July and August for children age 7 and under. AlsoMonday 8th August TEDDY BEARS PICNIC Monday 22nd August ELVES, FAIRIES AND PIXIE PICNIC. These sessions run from 12.00 – 3.00 pm and cost £4 per child.

Bring your picnic lunch and Teddies and wings as appropriate!

Saturday 20th August – BUILD A BIRD BOX MORNING & FAMILY CRAFT AFTERNOON JOHN MUIR AWARD days this summer are on Monday 25th & Tuesday 26th July Monday 15th & Tuesday 16th August. Children age 8 or over can begin the award or those that are already on their way can complete their award or progress to the next level. £12 per day.

Please book in advance.

Our next CONSERVATION/ VOLUNTEERS DAYS are Sunday 19th June & Saturday 13th August. 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.

John Muir Award students can count these days towards their award.

We will be expanding the TALES IN THE TREES reading programme this summer to include KS1 children in the morning and KS2 in the afternoon on Thursday 28th July 11th, 18th,25th August.

We still have a few spaces left for our FAMILY CAMP WEEKEND on 24th to 26th June.

Please contact me for more details of any of these activities.

Philippa on 01935 873889 or email philippa@folksw.org.uk Why not like us on facebook Pogles Wood Education

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The beavers have had a busy few months. We are a thriving group this term with a waiting list for September 2016!

At Christmas we went to Weymouth on the train for our annual panto and fish and chips trip! A fantastic day was had by us all!

We attended the St George's Day parade in Dorchester with the other groups in our district where we stood smart and proud representing Yetminster.

Over the last few weeks we have been lucky enough to have taken part in a science experiment which involves space seeds! We have been given two packets of seeds. One packet has been to space the other packet hasn't.

We don't know which ones are space seeds!

On 2ⁿd March at 4.26am the seeds returned from space.

In April we Henry A’s space got sent seeds growing two packets

of seeds, a red packet and a blue packet. We had to sow them between the 19th and 20th so that everyone doing the experiment sows the seeds at the same time! The experiment is on going but we will be sharing the results once we know. Please see below for the write up from Henry A, Alfie A and Robert H our three lodge leaders; At one of our beaver sessions we planted space seeds. They had been with Tim Peake, it was very cool. We don't know if the red seeds or the blue seeds went to space. We think it will be the blue ones as they looked the coolest.

First of all we tipped some compost into small seed trays.

Then we made the soil even, then we put our finger into the compost to make a hole. Then we put one seed in each hole. We then stuck sticky labels on each one so we know what colour packet it was and what number seed it was. We had 100 of each colour.

We hope the blue ones are the space seeds.'

In July we have our District Beaver

30th birthday celebrations where there will be crafts, games and lots of inflatables. We are also organising a sleepover in the summer holidays!

Maryann Parkinson, Beaver leader OUR CURRENT SCOUT LEADER IS LEAVING IN JULY AND THE SCOUTS WILL FOLD IF NO ONE COMES FORWARD. If you are interested in volunteering within our scouting group, across any of the three sections, beavers, cubs and scouts, then please get in touch! We have a number of opportunities available.

Enjoying our fish and chips

District Bike St Andrew’s DayChallenge parade Space seeds

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Wriggle Valley Players It’s Panto Time If you are looking to be a part of a social, friendly club who enjoy performing arts, Wriggle Valley Players is just the group for you.

To find out more come along and meet the group at our read through of ‘CINDERELLA THE SEQUEL’ written and directed by our very own Paul Attwell assisted by Kirsty Andrews and Amy Goodfellow.

The story is a fast moving comedy following the life of Cinderella, Buttons and the Ugly Sisters after Cinderella’s marriage to the Prince.

We join them all at the Christening Ball of Cinderella’s first born child where the ugly sisters meet two phoney princes who propose marriage as they are under the impression the sisters are rich. Unfortunately the kingdom is a sad and poor place because of the evil King.

However, with a little help from the Fairy Godmother, he sees the error of his ways.

Buttons at last finds love with Mary the King’s maid and we eventually reach a happy ending with much laughter and singing along the way.

The READ THROUGH will be held on Wednesday 15th June at Leigh Village Hall 7:30pm. Audition material will be handed out for you to read at your own leisure and we hope you decide to join us on Wednesday 29th June for the AUDITIONS at Leigh Village Hall 7:30pm.

The audition process will be very relaxed and informal. All are welcome to come and find out if you want to be a part of the ensemble or be considered to take on a main role. It will begin with light refreshments and a brief group sing song to get us all warmed up.

This will be followed by reading through the previously distributed audition scripted pieces and acting alongside others to give us an idea of what part best suits you. The group are very proud to say we involve all within the pantomime and hope you discover the fun and laughter to be had. You do not have to audition if you want to be in the ensemble and not have a speaking part, but we still encourage you to come along to the evenings just to be a part of the process and get involved. Perhaps you are somebody who prefers to work behind the scenes. There is definitely something for everyone The PANTOMIME WILL BE PERFORMED on December 1st. 2nd and 3rd 2016.

Rehearsals will be held on Wednesday evenings 7:30 Leigh Village Hall.

To find out more and register your interest please email or ring Amy Goodfellow who will be happy to answer your questions.

Email: amygfellow@gmail.com Tel: 07969812069 No fee required.

CHILDREN’S INVOLVEMENT PANTO STYLE ‘CINDERELLA THE SEQUEL’ is looking for enthusiastic energetic children who enjoy performing. If you are aged between 4 and 16 come along to our fun workshop on Tuesday 14th June 6.00 pm Leigh Village Hall where we will be exploring dance, singing and acting.

You will have the opportunity to work alongside the adult actors, learn new skills and work with the writer and director Paul Attwell assisted by Kirsty Andrews and Amy Goodfellow who is currently studying her Foundation Degree in Performing Arts (Musical Theatre) at Bournemouth and Poole College and is also the Vocal Coach and tots teacher for Razzamataz Theatre School Yeovil. All have been members of the Wriggle Valley Players for many years and have lots of experience to offer. We hope you will come along and join in the fun and see what we are about. No fee required.

Amy Goodfellow

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RENAISSANCE Cricket has been played in Chetnole every season since 1974 when Chetnole Cricket Club was formed - members created a wicket out of a field, built a pavilion - all for the joy of playing cricket.

Sadly the number of people able to commit to a season of cricket has dwindled away. A similar situation is being faced in neighbouring villages.

THE NEW WRIGGLE VALLEY CRICKET TEAM This certainly does not have to mean an end to cricket in our area. We propose to pool our talent with other villages to build a Wriggle Valley team - if just a few players from each village are keen to play, a new team can be formed. We can start by playing friendlies against local/touring teams and shorter 20 over midweek/weekend matches.

Do get in touch with one of us if you’d like to be a part of this.

GIRLS OR BOYS, OLD OR YOUNG. There are some great ideas to attract a new generation of players including the use of the soft ‘Incrediball’ for a friendlier introduction to the game. ‘Kwik' cricket is

attracting many young players as it ensures batsmen and bowlers of all abilities get the chance to take an equal part.

SCHOOL RUNS St Andrew’s CE Primary School are considering the possibility of using Chetnole’s facilities (practice net, prepared wicket, pavilion etc) for their training and home matches. If you are involved in another school and would like to use our cricket facilities do get in touch.

Come along to CHETNOLE’S CRICKET OPEN DAY 3rd July 2016. We are organizing a cricket themed day at the Chetnole playing fields, where you can have a ‘go’ in the nets, see the facilities (the pavilion even has a loo) take part in a fun soft ball ‘kwik’ cricket match and enjoy a BBQ afterwards. Details to follow.

If you’d like to know more or have any comments on the above, get in touch with either Will Henry: williamhenry9@btinternet.com tel: 01935 872883 or tonyjones@axisconnect.com tel: 01935 873742 Will Henry

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With spring well and truly sprung and warmer days upon us now, there’s been much excitement among the children at St Andrew’s CE School about THE REOPENING OF THE SCHOOL POOL. A big thank you to Gavin, the caretaker, and all those enthusiastic volunteers who turned up one Saturday at the end of last month with their Marigolds and scrubbing brushes to help restore this wonderful resource to its former glory. After a big team effort and some spectacular handiwork with the power hose, the water has now turned from a very unappealing shade of slime green (with resident ducks) to a sparkling azure blue; geraniums have been planted, the changing rooms have been spring-cleaned, and now all we need is for the sun to keep shining! The children and parents were obviously impressed when the PTFA opened the pool doors for a sneak preview on the hottest day of the year so far, and there were ice creams, refreshments and bunting galore to get everyone in a summery celebratory mood.

Another exciting development at the school is the arrival of a brand-new colourful ‘BUDDY BENCH’ for the playground in the next couple of months, thanks to the Rights Respecters team and their incredibly successful Sports Relief/PTFA sponsored bounce, which raised more than £1,000. The children jumped for Britain that day and we couldn’t be more proud. Photos to follow of the new buddy bench in situ in next month’s edition.

At the time of writing the PTFA is about to hold its latest community quiz night in the School Hall with quiz master Jenny Huddleston putting the finest brains in Dorset through their paces. Watch this space next month for news of the triumphant winners of the winners’ trophy and the not-so-triumphant recipients of the wooden spoon. Whatever the outcome it promises to be a great night out.

If you missed out this time, not to worry as

there’ll be another PTFA quiz night in the not too distant future to exercise the old grey matter.

Last month, we wrote about one of the highlights on the St Andrew’s School PTFA calendar, the SUMMER FAIR, which we had hoped to hold on Saturday 18th June. What we hadn’t known about at the time was the large-scale Queen’s 90th birthday celebrations taking place that same day in Sherborne, which we anticipate being a big draw for many people in the area, and rightly so. So it has been decided that the new date for the SUMMER FAIR IS SATURDAY 2ⁿd JULY. This year’s event will have a “ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR” theme, recreating the village fair of yesteryear, with traditional game stalls, cream teas and refreshment tents, so do come on down and join in the fun. All the money raised will go towards helping our lovely village school provide the resources they need now and into the future.

Elaine Penninton, Chair

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A VERY IMPORTANT MILESTONE FOR THE YEATMAN HOSPITAL The Yeatman Hospital celebrates the 150th Anniversary of it’s founding this year, and the Friends of the Hospital hope that everyone in Sherborne and the surrounding villages will help us mark this milestone by joining us as members of the Friends. We may all need the hospital one day, young or old!!! – either by being an in-patient or going to the many outpatient facilities: - Out patient consultant appointments (including Ophthalmology), x-ray and ultrasound scanning, Walk-in Minor Injuries unit, Physio and other therapy services, Day surgery and many more.

The hospital is a vital part of our community and it is essential that it remains open.

Joining forms can be found on www.friendsoftheyeatman.co.uk, at the hospital or various points around the town.

Please contact Elizabeth Turnbull elizabethturnbull70@btinternet.com (01935 873846) if you have any questions.

SUNSET CAFÉ STOMPERS For Your Diaries This wonderful Jazz Band are performing in Leigh Village Hall on Thursday 13th October in aid of The Friends of Yeatman Hospital and Leigh Village Hall. Please make a note in your diaries – more details later.

Any queries to Elizabeth Turnbull (01935 873846) elizabethturnbull70@btinternet.com

…AND NOW SOME HISTORY! - In 1861 there was no National Health Service, so the friends and associates of the late Harry Farr Yeatman decided to set up a hospital in Sherborne as a fitting memorial to him. They built a 16 bedded hospital with the support of the local community and many benefactors, which was quite an achievement. Funds were also raised through subscriptions, collecting tins and fundraising events just as they are today. It took 5 years to build and the first patient, Miss Mary Brine from Trent, was admitted on 19th March 1866.

In 1948 the Yeatman ceased to be a Voluntary Hospital, but amenities and services provided by the NHS were supplemented by supporters in the same way that the Friends do today – we buy essential equipment and support the hospital in many ways.

Elizabeth Turnbull

FEBRUARY

This is one of the largest Open Studio Events in the country and visitors have the opportunity of meeting the artists and are often able to watch them work.

In Yetminster, Chetnole and Leigh there are four studios open and the excellent free official brochure will be available at each place giving details for the whole county.

We hope very much that you will enjoy coming to visit us.

Venue 209 Yetminster Group of Artists Mill House, Back Lane, Chetnole, Dorset DT9 6PL [Park in farmyard of Mill House, Back Lane, not Mill Lane.]

Open 10 – 5 daily. t. 01935 872255 or 07795 153323 e. patrickfmoule@yahoo.co.uk w. for websites of some of the artists, please see details on-line at the DAW website: www.dorsetartweeks.co.uk Unusual studio in 18C flour mill. Group tutored by John Meaker. Award winning paintings. Cards, folios, Tea, coffee. More than £1,00 raised for St Margaret’s Hospice Care, Yeovil.

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FROM THE ARCHIVES - From Symon’s monthly METEORLOGICAL MAGAZINE 1889

FEBRUARY Venue 210 Old School Gallery High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6LF Open 10 – 5 daily. t. 01935 872761 or 07932 174401 e. yetminstergallery@gmail.com w. www.yetminstergallery.co.uk Works by Lyn Constable-Maxwell www.lynmaxwell.com Kim Pragnell and Carla Taylor. “On the Boyle” café.

Venue 211 Pearl Gatehouse Paintings ‘Moreys’, Melbury Road, Yetminster, Dorset DT9 6LX t. 01935 873888 e. pearlgatehouse@yahoo.com w. www.pearlgatehouse.co.uk Open 10 - 5. Closed Fridays.

Distinctive oil paintings; sea and coastal plainair and contemporary oil paintings exploring the energy and ‘specialness’ of place with emphasis on colour, texture and rhythm.

Wide range of prices and sizes.

Venue 219 Adartglass Painting & Glass Magnolia House, Totnell, Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6HT t. 01935 873994 e. andydenham@aol.com w. www.adartglass.vpweb.co.uk Open 10 - 5 daily.

A selection of Egg Tempera and Casein paintings, and fused glass pieces along with mixed media pieces including glass and metal.

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Just a reminder that if you would like a stall (yes, we have some still available) or would like to advertise in the Fair Programme please contact: 01935 873979 / yfa2016@gmail.com - we particularly would like to hear from charities or clubs who would like to do something on the Fair Day so please do get in touch.

As I said last month we also want people coming to the Fair to know who they are sponsoring and although we now have some names, if your organisation is in need of funds for a project please contact us now, so that we can mention you in our programme.

We are again grateful that John Meaden has allowed us to use his field off the Ryme Road for parking and we would like some volunteers to help with the parking arrangements and also with the Fair itself so do please get in contact - it's for a good cause and is only for an afternoon.

Hopefully I will be able to give you an update with our progress next month so please watch this space for further information.

David Torrance Chairman YFA yetminsterfair@aol.com

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

No 22 No 21 No 2

Mr E Pennington Mr P Dobb Mr A Reek

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News from DCCl Trading Standards Service IF YOU THINK A BUSINESS HAS BROKEN THE LAW OR ACTED UNFAIRLY then we would ask you to please report them to Trading Standards.

For example you may believe that a business: ● misled you into buying their products or services ● sold you unsafe or dangerous items ● didn’t carry out the work properly, for example, their work left your home in a dangerous state ● sold you fake or counterfeit items ● pressured you to buy something you didn’t want to buy ● sold you a car that wasn't 'roadworthy' You can report this and more to us by calling the Citizens Advice consumer helpline. The consumer helpline will assess your problem, offer you clear and practical advice including whether it’s possible to get your money back, and will then pass details onto trading standards.

Trading standards decide whether we are able to investigate your problem. Action we can take includes advising businesses about the law or taking legal action against them if that is the right thing to do, we consider whether it is in the public interest.

At Dorset trading standards we get notified of every consumer complaint and even if no criminal offence has been committed your information helps us to build a picture of trading areas where we need to focus advice and enforcement.

You can contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 on Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Their adviser will answer your call as soon as possible, usually within a few minutes. Once you're speaking to an adviser your call should take an average of 8 to 10 minutes. Be prepared to tell the adviser details of the problem and the business’ name and address.

Citizens Advice have a great website too that is full of useful and practical information for consumers. You can find it at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer Many people contact a “Buy With Confidence trading standards approved” trader when they are looking to buy goods or services. This helps to take the uncertainty out of choosing a legal, honest and fair business. The Citizens Advice consumer helpline can also help you to find a trading standards approved trader in your local area, or you can find one at www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUPER SCIENCE TEACHER This June, Katrina Halford (Science leader at St Andrew’s CE VC Primary School and fellow of the Primary Science Teaching Trust) will be attending the Honeywell Educators at Space Academy (HESA) at the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre (USSRC) in Huntsville, Alabama.

HESA is a professional development program designed for teachers to learn innovative techniques to educate and inspire students about STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) education and careers. Since its inception in 2004, more than 2,375 educators from 55 countries have graduated from the programme.

Katrina is one of just 200 teachers selected to participate in this year’s programme from applicants across the world! There were only 2 British teachers at the 2015 space camp, so Katrina will be very proud to represent her local area.

During the program, Katrina will access a variety of resources which can be used back in school with the children to bring space education into the classroom and make exciting links between the STEM subjects. Katrina will share the ideas and resources with colleagues at St Andrew’s and the other Sherborne Area Partnership Schools.

“It is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I am looking forward to sharing the ideas with my class and colleagues on my return.”

During the week-long program, educators participate in 45 hours of intensive classroom, laboratory and

Our school coir training time focusing on space science and exploration. Educators learn through simulated astronaut training and activities designed to promote life-long learning in a classroom setting.

All costs associated with travel, tuition, room and board are sponsored

by Honeywell Hometown Solutions, the company’s corporate citizenship initiative, and the contributions from its employees.

In 2014 Katrina was awarded a coveted Primary Science Teacher Award which recognises excellence in Primary Science Teaching.

“I am thrilled to have been chosen and am sure that this will add further to the range of learning opportunities offered to the children at St Andrew’s CE Primary”

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As a Brownie, I remember with wonder and great excitement Street Celebrations for the Queen’s Silver Jubilee in 1977.

Her subsequent Golden Jubilee in 2002 and Diamond Jubilee in 2012 brought with them bigger parties, wider media coverage and the question of whether Elizabeth II would make history by exceeding Queen Victoria as the longest serving monarch.

This year, we celebrate that landmark as well as Her Majesty’s 90th Birthday by giving thanks for her lifelong service and duty to the Nation.

On Christmas Day 2014, in a departure from royal protocol, The Queen spoke - not just of her sense of duty but made explicit reference to her faith. It was striking how naturally she talked about Jesus Christ identifying him as ‘an inspiration and an anchor in [her] life.’ In another unabashed public reference to her Christian faith in 2015, the Queen explained: ‘Despite being displaced and persecuted throughout his short life, Christ’s unchanging message was not one of revenge or violence but simply that we should love one another.’

She went on to acknowledge:

Whether we identify as being Christian, attend Church or not, hearing what motivates the Queen and gives her inner strength enables us to consider who are our own role models and what we do on account of their example.

Plus, significantly, for whom might we be role models and what will we leave as a legacy from what we have said and done that might in some way give encouragement or inspiration to others?

As people join in the various Birthday celebrations for the Queen across the Wriggle Valley, those events will themselves contain their own message about each of our distinctive communities and how we seek to serve our neighbours. Wishing everyone joyous and blessed celebrations in giving thanks to The Queen for her life, faith and service.

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WRIGGLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP We are very pleased to be able to let you know that we are now meeting at Leigh Village Hall. Wow… what a lovely building and they have made us feel so welcome. In return we want to extend a very warm welcome to all the people of Leigh and the Wriggle Valley to join us in learning from the Bible and giving thanks to God for all the good things He has done for us.

As I am sitting down to write, the sky is dark and the ground is VERY wet.

However, by the time you are reading it, I hope and trust that the weather will be bright and beautiful, and many of you will be thinking about your summer holidays.

You will be thumbing through holiday brochures or clicking through website and will know almost everything about the place you hope to spend a few weeks this

WRIGGLE VALLEY SCHOOL OF BIBLICAL THEOLOGY ….

Opened its doors on Saturday 7th May! The Wriggle Valley School of Biblical Theology is a slightly more formal Bible study time than we would normally have at a Sunday service, but was clear, easy to understand, and enjoyable. We meet at Leigh Village Hall on Saturdays from 7:30pm and conclude with coffee and biscuits. We do not meet every Saturday, as the Hall is sometimes used for other events, so see www.WVCF.uk

summer. Can I appeal to you… “Give just a little time to considering where you will spend eternity.”

Andrew Drapper, 07970 162327 wvcf.uk

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Three Valleys Team

Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG 01935 872600

The Friary, Hilfield 01935 873044

Sundays:

rector3valleys@gmail

Team Vicars Rev’d Richard Kirlew wrigglevb.office@threevalle 01963 23570 ysteam.org Rev’d Colette www.threevalleysteam.com Annesley-Gamester Team Rector: 01935 872237 Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, HELPING HANDS Thornford, 01963 210953 Sherborne. DT9 6QE

8.30am Sung Eucharist 5.15pm Sung Evening Prayer Mondays Closed – Brothers’ Free Day

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

Yetminster Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev Tom Carmichael email: ta.carmichael@yahoo.co.uk Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Marilyn Harris (01935 864232) Treasurer: Mr Alec Reek, 12 Sussex Farm Way, Yetminster.

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

JUNE 5th No Service 12th Rev Tom Carmichael (at St Andrew’s, Yetminster) 19th No Service 26th Colin Farrant

WRIGGLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP In June we will conclude our series on Christian Essentials, and move on into the Gospel of John.

(Sermon topics subject to change) 5th 12th 19th 26th

Worship God Giving - Tithes and offerings Jesus must Increase Living water from Jesus

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

5th

12th

19th

26th

TRINITY 2

TRINITY 3 10.15am CW Holy Communion 9.15am BCP Matins + Holy Communion 11am CW Holy Communion 8.30am BCP Holy Communion

TRINITY 4

TRINITY 5 10.15am CW Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion 10.15am CW Morning Prayer 10.15am CW Holy Communion

11am Family Service 10:15am CW Holy Communion

10.15am CW Morning Prayer

8.30am BCP Holy Communion 8.30am BCP Holy Communion 8am BCP Holy Communion 11am CW Holy Communion 10.15 CW Holy Communion

BATCOMBE BEER HACKETT BRADFORD ABBAS CHETNOLE

10am CW Holy Communion

HERMITAGE

6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

HILFIELD LEIGH

6.30pm Songs of Praise

RYME INTRINSECA THORNFORD

YETMINSTER

9.30am Family Service 6pm BCP Holy Communion 10:15am CW Holy Communion 5pm TaizĂŠ

10.15am CW Holy Communion 6.30pm BCP Evensong 8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am CW Morning Prayer 11am Queen's Birthday Celebration Service

9.30 am CW Holy Communion 10.15am CW Choral Holy Communion

Extra and Week Day Services for June Monday

6pm

Compline

YETMINSTER

Lower Covey Toddlers' Service

YETMINSTER

Tuesday

1st in month

10am

Tuesday

1st in month

2.30pm Holy Communion

Tony and Nicola Gilbert appreciate all the cards, cakes, flowers and kind wishes that they have received since Tony had a heart attack.

He is to be off work recuperating for a minimum of six weeks. Depending on medical advice, Tony will then have a staged return to work. Services across the Three Valleys are being covered. For any Church related matters during May and June, please contact one of the Team Vicars: Colette Annesley (01935) 87 22 37 or Richard Kirlew (01935) 23570

OLD VICARAGE LEIGH

In order to staff services across The Three Valleys Team, the old Wriggle Valley services on Sundays need to be returned to their former times: 8.30am at 8am and 6.30pm at 6pm both from week commencing Sunday 3rd July.

Please discuss within 10.15am congregations and at coffee afterwards whether there is a preference for 9.30am or 11am so that all are in line with the Gifle and White Hart Valley services.

Please post or email comments to Team Vicar, Colette Annesley-Gamester by the end of 31st July. New times for the mid-morning services will begin from Sunday 4th September. Thank you all for your support in managing to keep Sunday services in place.

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APRIL 2016 “Spring is sooner recognised by plants than by man” Chinese Proverb TEMPERATURES The daffodils and other plants bloomed early this year but, after an unusually mild winter April was quite cool, averaging 8.1oC/47oF instead of 9.2oC/49oF. The hottest day was the 13th, with 19.4C/61F. This was not exceptional, as maximum temperatures for this month have ranged from a summery 27.2oC/81F in 2013 to 15C/59oF in 2001.

RAIN April is notorious for its showers but this year the rainfall was relatively modest.

The total was 50mm/2” in a month when the average is 67mm/2.6”. Our totals for April have varied widely, from a mere 2mm/0.1” in 2002 to 210mm/8.3” in 2000.

Temperatures (deg. C) April 2016 Av. 2000-15

Av.

Min.

Max.

8.1 9.2

-3.8 -3.9

19.4 21.7

The wettest day this year was the 22nd,with 9mm/0.4”.

SUNSHINE Sunshine totals for April vary widely, ranging from 187 hours in 2011 to only 83 hours in 2001. This year we had 123 hours, slightly less than our average of 133.

2011 holds the record of 187 hours, while April 2001 saw only 83 hours.

PRESSURE Pressure ranged from 1037mb/30.6” on the 13th, to to the month’s lowest reading on the 17th (also the wettest day), with 994mb/29.4”.

WIND SPEEDS The windiest day was the 10th, with a gust of 28mph (and 6mm of rain). This was a little windier than our April average of 39mph, and well below 2001’s record of 48mph.

Philip Bryan

Max. Wind Mph 28 34

Rain

Sun

Days without:

mm

hours

Rain

Sun

50 67

123 133

20 15

0 3

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TUESDAY CLUB We first of all heard that our outing for June had been arranged with a trip to the lovely gardens at FORDE ABBEY before we proceeded to this month’s talk.

April Meeting: A LIFE IN FUNERALS by Clive Wakely. There was a fear among some people that Clive Wakely’s talk would be somewhat depressing, but his only aim was to put a smile on everyone’s face. He reassured us that none of the tales he told were related without the family’s consent.

Clive has been an undertaker for 38 years and is the 4th generation in the family business and now his son has joined making the 5th, so they have accumulated plenty of strange tales. Once picking up the body at 8pm, he found the whole family, including the dead father watching a film of the Lord of the Rings so that the deceased was able to watch his favourite film once more and the Video was put in the coffin. Another strange item put in a coffin was two bottles of Bell’s whisky, one being handed round at the grave side and one left for later use!

Clive had also had some very difficult bodies to collect. One body of 33 stone had needed eight people to shift it and a lady of 40 stone had to have the fire brigade to take out a window and lower it through that. Clive had many more amusing stories to tell ranging from vicars falling in the grave to vicars referring to the deceased as Gladys instead of Bill. Altogether it proved a most entertaining afternoon and one could quite understand how one family member had declared” I’d die tomorrow if he would lie I out”.

May meeting; “A GLIMPSE OF THE GALAPAGOS” by Mike Spencer, was very different but equally interesting. The islands lie in the pacific on the equator to the West of Ecuador. They are a World Heritage Site and the sea around them is a Marine Heritage Site. The wild life suffers from several threats, the numbers of tourists, the introduced non native species and the quantity of fishing. The tourist numbers are tightly controlled and each tourist has to pay $100 which helps the conservation programme, the alien rats, cats and goats are being controlled as is the indiscriminate fishing. So Mike was able to take masses of slides of the creatures the islands are famous for. We enjoyed pictures of the sealions and the lava lizards that catch flies on their bodies, flamingoes, turtles, frigate birds and of course the giant tortoises. We also saw photos of the different types of finches which had eventually led Charles Darwin to his theory of the Origin of the Species. We all felt by the end of the afternoon that we had enjoyed more than a glimpse of the Galapagos.

Please feel free to join us on the 2ⁿd Tuesday of the month for an interesting and friendly afternoon.

Sylvia Bryan

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Enough rope …..

Bruce Upton’s tour of Bridport and the discovery that rope and netting is still vital to its economy. This historic business far from fading in the global market has found specialist niches for its expertise and is expanding.

Founded in Saxon times the town’s citizens resisted modernisation. The railway arrived in the 1850s. The Railway Age standardised GMT across the country. But not in Bridport. No London time here, thank you. By way of compromise the council agreed to put another minute hand on the town clock – one told local, and the other national time.

Alas, the two hands eventually fouled each other and stopped the clock, forcing Bridport into the present day.

Historically rope was its staple trade.

Written evidence goes back to 1211 when King John gave official recognition to its expertise and the quality of its ropes.

Later Henry VII protected the area for use by the Navy. In time its ropes and nets were exported around the world. The military connection still remains with the production of camouflage netting for tanks and army equipment. So strong is the material produced that it can prevent bazooka launched rockets hitting the tank and penetrating its armour.

Traditionally ropes and nets were made from natural sources like flax and hemp. But now it is polypropylene.

Example niche products are goal nets,

and nets with special colourings on either side for the TV cameras, allowing sharp images whether viewing from the pitch or behind the goal. Even the Space Shuttle is connected to its parachutes by Bridport webbing.

Touring the town to see the effects of the rope trade. Small cottages with overlong back gardens to allow fibres to be drawn out at length. Nails and hooks on doors from which to comb out the fibres.

Even with the building of factories production continued a combination of machine and cottage working. We also got a feel for the town’s original layout. A Saxon settlement between the junctions of the rivers Asker and Brit, with quays where there are now busy streets and housing.

Time travel indeed.

FIRST WORLD WAR PROJECT The Society is researching the First World War memorials in Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca, and seeking to gather information on those who died and those who served and returned, with a view to publication.

If you have any information on those who died and those who served, or any photographs, mementoes etc, it would be most helpful if you could contact: Sandra Tuck 01935 872124 sandbrytuck@gmail.com or Antony Brown 01935 873850 adgbrown@btinternet.com

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LEIGH WI BIRTHDAY MEETING Our annual Meeting started with a short time for remembrance of Annie Sinnott who had given us such a wonderful insight in February into her Travels in Vietnam - the whole village will miss her.

Annual Meetings are usually rather boring evenings but this one certainly was not! It had been given the title of "Poems, Pimms and Memories" and once the official business of the evening was over (voting in the new Committee etc.), the Pimms flowed and nearly every member there had something to share with the rest of us.

There was a wonderful variety of poems, long and short, from Kipling to toilet humour and Margaret Murray reminisced about her time as President some years previously - it shows that home grown evenings can be fun too!

The new Committee will comprise: PRESIDENT - Jill Evans TREASURER - Barbara Driver , Heather Baldock as back up SECRETARY - shared between Lis Clark &

Inga James OUTINGS ORGANISER - shared between Jan Garner and Jackie Jolliffe.

REGISTRATION - Sarah Tatchell & Heather Baldock Joan Carter was welcomed onto the Committee as a new member.

I think all of us who are not committee members must thank them for all their hard work over the past year and for the very varied programme which they have given us - from Belly dancing to The Ways with Scarves - there is something to interest everyone. SO THANK YOU. Special thank you to Carol Porter and Sheila Oxley who are coming off the Committee but have contributed so much to our WI for many years.

In June we have an outing to Minterne Gardens including talk and tour of house by Lord Digby, lunch and tour of gardens - let's hope the weather is kind to us.

Anne Reason

WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP On 19th April we welcomed Diane Lawrence from Age UK Dorchester who gave us a very interesting insight to what they could do for the older people of Dorset, from foot care to just popping round for a chat, or helping with financial problems that

some of the elderly get themselves into.

Diane said what a friendly group we were and that is one of the most important aspects of old age is to talk to people and have friends.

On 21st June we are having a WALK AROUND

SHERBORNE meeting at the Conduit at 7.0 o'clock anyone is welcome Sandra Kempsell

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY

Should you ever come across Derry Watkins, a delightfully eccentric and enthusiastic plant collector of an uncertain age, and she invites you to tea and flapjacks in her kitchen, I recommend you go.

Derry, with her husband, runs Special Plants, a garden, plant nursery and on-line seed business north of Bath. The setting is heaven on earth. A stunning 360 degree view of uninterrupted countryside, and that’s before you focus on her garden. Built on a slope, its meandering wide beds are stocked full of interesting plants collected from her travels around the world. There are quirky sculptures, 10 ft high obelisks for growing clematis (though she ruefully admits they are a little on the tall side to manage), sculptured semicircles of box and yew hedging that are so wide they look like terraces, a cleverly designed and very comfortable home made bench strategically placed to enjoy the views, and two selectively friendly cats who keep a watchful eye on all their visitors.

For our visit in May, Derry welcomed us into her

kitchen and informed us about the methods and benefits of the Chelsea Chop. If it wasn’t for our Open Gardens Day, I think we would all have rushed home and immediately sliced two thirds off the top of plants such as our Sedums and Phlox, but that will have to wait. We explored the garden and then, after tea, set to on the serious business of buying her seeds and plants.

The afternoon was all rather charmingly informal and enjoyable.

It was possibly a little early in the season to see the garden at its best but, with a little imagination, we could picture it in full bloom. And it was quite a garden, one that would keep me awake at night if it were mine. Some of us agreed though that we could all aspire to be like Derry when we get older, but then of course that’s a long way off, so for now that will have to wait as well …

OUR JUNE MEETING. in Exeter returns with a selection of his favourite plants to help us make our borders more interesting. At our meeting on he is coming to tempt us with his presentation on Unusual Herbaceous plants.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB The meeting opened with a minutes quiet reflection to remember Annie Sinnott a much loved and respected member of the club.

Martin Young returned to give a talk to the club on this occasion about hardy geraniums not to be confused with pelargoniums. Hardy geraniums are hardy herbaceous perennials unlike summer flowering pelargoniums. They originate in the main from North Europe and Asia; Pelargoniums all originate from South Africa. There are three species native to the UK they are Pratense, Sanguinium and Sylvaticam.

There are over 700 species and cultivar names belonging to the Geranicea family.

They prefer a wet (not soggy), slightly acid, loamy and clay soils. Martin described the most effective methods for successful cultivation advising that most hardy geraniums are extremely forgiving and adaptable, demand little care, most can be cut back hard, many repeat flower if regularly fed in the growing season, BUT don’t pick tender varieties. There are several ways of propagating plants.

Division, use a sharp knife to divide as roots can be quite hard in the middle, water and nurture over the winter. Plants can be grown from seed, look for seed heads as flowers die back.

Collect the heads when brown and place in a paper bag as seed heads ‘explode’ propelling seeds out.

Sow seeds early winter in cool greenhouse or cold frame seeds may take two - three months to germinate.

Finally rooted cuttings can be planted

in nine cm pots in an enriched compost and covered by bark or perlite.

Depending on variety, plants prefer different conditions ranging from woodland and woodland margins to dry/gravel gardens to cottage gardens to container and rockery gardens to open meadows – a variety to suit all tastes and gardens. Martin described and illustrated several varieties of hardy geranium explaining colours, habits, foliage (which can indicate the type of habit the plant requires) and that they are attractive to bees. Despite being hardy Geraniums can be susceptible to powdery mildew, Geranium sawfly, Aphids in a greenhouse and the dreaded vine weevil. It is worth noting that rabbits do NOT like the taste of them!

Martin closed his talk by summarising the value and worth of Hardy Geraniums in that they are good for the novice gardener, they are adaptable, have a wide variety of colour, are long flowering as well as being easy to propagate.

The next meeting is the club outing on 6th June.

Michele Aldhouse Don’t forget OPEN GARDENS IN CHETNOLE on Saturday 18th June and Sunday 19th June 2.00 – 5.00pm each day.

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CLUB NEWS

THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS' UNION Thank you to all those who supported our Coffee Morning on St George's Day at the Methodist Church - it was a fun morning and we raised £280 which we will be giving away to the two Mothers' Union Holiday charities which help families to take a holiday, which otherwise they would be unable to do.

At our May meeting Becky Ayers- Harris, the chaplain at Sherborne Girls School, came and gave us a most enlightening talk on her role there. She finds her most asked question by the girls is "

" She says she explains her role by giving three pictures to them (1) Alice through the Looking Glass being the person God created us to be (2) Whirling Dervishes - one arm pointing to earth and the other pointing to God and (3) Chanel No 5 the fragrance of God, an unseen but vital presence.

By the end of her talk we understood her role there and what a privilege it is for the girls to have her there to help them through difficult teenage years but she also obviously found it a privilege being there for them too.

Our first summer outing on 10th May began with a visit to Oakham Treasures, Portbury, Bristol – one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK. This hugely successful enterprise (opened in 2008) has won awards and receives over 15,000 visitors annually. The whole exhibition is undercover with wheelchair access. This trip down memory lane includes a transport and engines room, various old shop fittings, for example, a 1950’s sweet shop, grocers, pharmacy and toy shop also a dental surgery, early mobile phones, pocket TV’s, animal cures and many risqué post cards to name but a few.

Manufacturers still in production today include Fry’s, Brooke Bond, John West, and Siemens.

on

Our next meeting is

- a talk on our theme " " at Margaret Shipman's, Brister End, Yetminster. For more information please contact Margaret Shipman (872440).

We then visited nearby Cadbury Garden Centre where everyone enjoyed the array of flowers, farm shop, and restaurant!

All our trips are open to non-members Trill Farm, Thornford Road, subject to availability.

Our nextDT9 outing Sherborne, Dorset.

6HF is T: Oxford – price £15.50. on the 7th June to E: Evans tel. 01963 Contact: Brenda 210103 or email: 90 Newland, ladymead@hotmail.co.uk Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 3DT Rachael Clark T: E:

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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 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

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

(May - Oct)

Every Sat

Croquet Irish Dancers

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only

Chetnole Playing Fields

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…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

Police Support Unit

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

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

2nd Wed

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 Nil CHETNOLE WD/D/16/000653 30/03/2016 EASTER COTTAGE, BACK LANE - Erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the current house. (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000596 21/03/2016 HAMLET HOUSE, YETMINSTER ROAD - Replace existing gutter and downpipe to front elevation with new cast iron guttering and three downpipes. Removal of cement pointing from front elevation and repointing in lime mortar. Replacement of two timber framed windows to upper floor of outbuilding, re-using metal framed casements. Repair of part of stone patio to rear (Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000577 14/03/2016 1 GROVE COTTAGES, MILL LANE - Amendment to planning permission reference 1/D/12/000527 - Material change to roof and exterior timber door units. (Non-material Amendment). No Decision.

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

WD/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD – Application to revoke Section 106 Agreement dated 18.3.1981 (Modification & Discharge of Planning O). No Decision.

HERMITAGE & HILFIELD 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/16/000862 20/04/2016 THE SMITHY, TOTNELL – Amendment to planning approval WD/D/15/001342 - to site the ancillary accomodation 1 metre West from the approved location (Non-material Amendment).

No Decision.

WD/D/16/000617 31/03/2016 EVERDENE, TOTNELL – Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/15/001144 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000215 29/03/2016 3 NORTH END - Erection of two storey side extension & single storey rear extension (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000616 18/03/2016 THE SMITHY, TOTNELL – Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 3 of planning approval WD/D/15/001342 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000438 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/16/000149 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). Approved 10 May 16.

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 & Upgrade to colour? Contact Gordon Ratcliffe email:gojan@btinternet.com

PLANNING

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/16/000504 10/03/2016 MELBURY BUBB HOUSE, BUBB LANE – Erect two storey extension (Full). No Decision.

RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/16 /00058914/03/2016 CASWELL FARM, COMMON LANE - Amendment to planning permission 1/D/13/000242 – reinstatement of the 4th shipping container (Non-material Amendment). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000535 10/03/2016 Variation of condition 3 of permission 1/D/13/000242 - to change the operational timescale from 25 years to 30 years (Variation of condition). No Decision.

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

WD/D/16/000448 23/02/2016 LAND WEST OF DOWNFIELD – Demolition of agricultural building and garages, erection of 2 dwellings and alterations to existing access (outline) (Outline). No Decision.

YETMINSTER WD/D/15/002214 2/04/2016 THE OLD COURT HOUSE, HIGH STREET - Reparatory works to West gable wall of main house and maintenance works to roof structure over main house; external alterations relating to precommencement conditions on Listed Building Consent WD/D/14/000548 (retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

WD/CA/16/00128 15/04/2016 SPRINGTHORPE COURT, MELBURY ROAD – 1 No. Cyprus: Fell, 1 No. Pine: Fell, No. Cedar: Fell. No Decision.

WD/CA/16/00126 13/04/2016 MEADOWSIDE, QUEEN STREET – 1 No. Apple Tree: Fell. No Decision.

WD/D/16/000642 24/03/2016 LAND ADJACENT FOLLY FARM, THORNFORD ROAD – Outline Application for residential development (Outline).

No Decision.

WD/D/16/000548 16/03/2016 PRIORS CLEEVE, HIGH STREET - Erection of a single WD/D/16/000547 storey timber framed garden room (Full & Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

WD/D/16/000460 25/02/2016 ST FRANCIS COTTAGE, MILL LANE - Demolish existing WD/D/16/000461 garage. Construct new garage in revised position. Extend existing drive (Full & Listed Building Consent). Approved 5 May 16.

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

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/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 2â żd June 2016, the meetings start 2.15pm 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.

Graham Plaice

MPs and District Councillors serving you in 2016 House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA ,

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8 Waterside, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester, DT2 9NY T: E:

Trill Farm, Thornford Road, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 6HF T: E: 90 Newland, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 3DT T: E:

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EVENT VENUES 64 10 46 2 13

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

43 32 53

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POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster

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