291 December 2016/January 2017 Wriggle Valley Magazine

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE

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Cover -Beautiful snowy Bubb Down, Melbury Bubb

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EDITOR’S MUSINGS… Where has this year gone? This month is filled with festive praise and cheer, please take delight in all that the Wriggle Valley has to offer in term of events and family time. We have a plethora of p40 for you to enjoy and don’t forgot Leigh has its annual p19 for your delectation - there is no better way for you to embrace the true meaning of Christmas.

We have our annual panto coming to a stage very near you, Leigh Village Hall, early in December. Written by Batcombe local, Paul Attwell, promises to be a huge amount of fun for all the family p59. I shall certainly be there in the guise of the Queen, albeit briefly.

Be sure to read the lovely article on p17 about Geoff Penn from the Old Vicarage Care Home and his award what a special day.

As we are approaching Christmas and you have a bit of time they bring a to spare why not volunteer for lifeline to many in the community. To find out more, read p47.

See you in the new year, the next magazine is February, 12th January for your news, views and previews please.

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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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CONTENTS

NEWS & VIEWS FROM THE WRIGGLE VALLEY THIS DECEMBER 2016 & JANUARY 2017 SPECIAL DAY FOR GEOFF PENN

CONTENTS NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES BATCOMBE 7 CHETNOLE 7 HERMITAGE 13

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES

HILFIELD 13 LEIGH 14 RYME INTRINSECA 23 YETMINSTER WITH BEER 24 HACKETT DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 34

LOCAL ARTISTS EXHIBITIONS

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES 58 THREE VALLEYS CHURCH SERVICES 61 GENERAL NEWS 47 ST ANDREW'S PRIMARY SCHOOL 64 LEIGH WEATHER WATCH 66

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CLUB NEWS 68 REGULAR EVENTS 74 PLANNING APPLICATIONS 76 ADVERTISERS' REGISTER 78

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ith Christmas fast approaching I would like to remind you that we shall be holding our usual CHILDREN’S CAROL SERVICE on 24th December at 3pm. We would love to see everyone. There will be the usual mince pies and mulled wine after the service.

On CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICE at 10.15am, the Brothers from the Friary will be leading the service.

We will be decorating the church Wednesday 21st at 10am, please come and help if you can.

ERRY CHRISTMAS to one and all

Service 3pm 24tttï December with mince pies and mulled wine

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BATCOMBE CHURCH LOTTERY OCTOBER 1st No 53 Margaret Studley 2nd No 20 Simon Gibbs 3rd No 29 Isabella Graham

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hetnole is changing once again we have THREE new families to welcome to our friendly village so here I go: The Beaumont family - Jeff, Katie, Will and Ollie to Old Oak Cottage, the Petherick family - Neil, Clare, Ellie and Olivia and Tilly the Cockerpoo to the

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Old School House and the Reeves family - Simon, Emma and Thomas to Foys Cottage.

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WHAT'S ON! A musical evening featuring the music of the lute played by FRANCIS LICKERISH will be held on the 17th December, Chetnole Village Hall just to warm you up on a cold winter's night.

To instill a real feeling of Christmas you can SING CAROLS on the 21st December at St Peter's Carol Service at 6pm. Then you can party and have a really great time if you so wish for the next few days!

After Christmas you can have a rummage at the JUMBLE SALE in aid of Chetnole Village Hall on the 7th January.

And the music never stops because Chetnole Village Hall will be jumping to the JAZZ CAFE'S GUSTAV BENSEL'S HOT CLUB on the 14th January (p 56 for poster). Details of all these events are featured in our village section.

On Friday 24th February at 7.30 p.m, a CLASSICAL GUITARIST - IAN WATTS will be performing at Chetnole Village Hall for Artsreach. As usual all Chetnole residents will be receiving a flyer giving full details when known. Those outside Chetnole can obtain the information nearer the date from John Head 873555.

at St Peters Church, Chetnole Please join us for our annual Carol Service 6pm Wednesday 21st December followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

All welcome

CHETNOLE VILLAGE HALL 100 CLUB Results for November 2016 1st £20 No. 81 Mr & Mrs P Betts 2ⁿd £15 No. 51 Mr & Mrs J Aldhouse 3rd £10 No. 159 Ms S Reeves

HAVE A WONDERFUL CHRISTMAS AND A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR

V W M THE 11th GREASY SPOON CAFÉ Once again the Greasy Spoon Cafe was a great success. An excellent £859.40 was raised for Save the Children Fund. Our new stall “Handmade Gifts “ contributed hugely to this figure , thank you to Sue Simon and her sewing friends who donated all their proceeds. Lastly, many thanks to everyone who supported this event in anyway .

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Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall 7.30pm Saturday 17th December SOME ENCHANTED EVENING - a transport of lute songs, enchanted tales and vignettes from this world and the other world presented for your delight by Francis Lickerish.

2-4pm Saturday 7th January 2017 JUMBLE SALE - in aid of Chetnole Village Hall 7.30pm Saturday 14th January

JAZZ CAFE'S GUSTAV BENSEL'S HOT CLUB Jazz Café 7.30pm Friday 24th February Artsreach

CLASSICAL GUITARIST - IAN WATTS Artsreach

7.30pm 17th December, Chetnole Village Hall Have you ever heard a lute played live?

Well here is a chance to spend a pleasant evening enjoying this interesting instrument played by a colourful character p55.

A transport of lute songs, enchanted tales and vignettes from this world and the other world presented for your delight by Francis Lickerish.

Francis is a musician, storyteller and composer of some renown and provenance having written for and performed with such luminaries as Kim Wilde, The Enid and the Incredible String Band.

Tickets for this evening in an ambient setting (just £10) available from Ian Lingwood 01935 872998 Janet Wood 01935 872491 John Head 01935 873555

MELBURY BUBB The perfect Christmas card sold in aid of Church funds.

Everyone is welcome to this happy, friendly service and to stay for refreshments and a chat afterwards

Available from the back of the St. Mary the Virgin Church in Melbury Bubb.

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WOW! It is the only word to describe the exciting, vibrant and joyous performance of the Chetnole Community Choir in their second annual concert on Thursday 17th November in Chetnole Village Hall.

The choir, formed three years ago, in 2013, under the expert leadership of Ian Lingwood, covered a fantastic range of numbers to a packed happy, smiling, enthusiastic audience.

There was something for everyone; the pieces included modern songs such as ‘I will Fix You’ by Coldplay as well as well known popular pieces such as The Lion Sleeps Tonight. They sang in Igbo, a Nigerian dialect, in French …. and yes, some English too. The concert also included more well known pieces by songwriters such as Bob Dylan, Make You Feel My Love, this year’s Nobel Prize winner, and Anthony Newley, Feeling Good. The ever popular Hallelujah by Leonard Cohen celebrated his poetic musicianship in the week of his passing.

The concert closed with a lively performance of Queen’s Bohemian

CHETNOLE OIL GROUP The delivery dates for 2017 are as follows:

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Rhapsody in five part harmony thus demonstrating the versatility and growing skill of the choir which Ian has developed in the three years. The audience was invited to join in an enthusiastic encore of the Beach Boys’ Barbara Ann. The evening closed with members of the choir and audience together lingering over a glass of wine and sharing what had been an enjoyable evening of entertainment.

Ian has unfailingly inspired the members with his cheerful leadership, energy, enthusiasm and expertise, ably supported by his wife Sally. If you enjoyed the evening and think you’ve got the power in you come along on Thursday nights to Chetnole Village Hall at 7.30pm and join us. No auditions …….. we’re a friendly and welcoming group who enjoy singing. Ian certainly will find the power in you and no doubt your voice will find the words and you will be empowered from within.

Michele Aldhouse

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

14th NOVEMBER 2017 will be the Christmas order. Many companies allow me to order a top-up/fill-up above the number of litres ordered.

Note, baby tankers are charged extra. The group saved just over 3p per litre this year!

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EVENING SERVICE - 4th December There will be no evening prayer service on 4th December at St. Mary’s Hermitage due to the GONVILLE AND CAIUS COLLEGE CAMBRIDGE CHOIR singing evensong at Leigh Church. The service at Leigh starts at 6pm.

Also there will be no evening prayer at St. Mary’s on Sunday 1st January being New Years Day. CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT 24th December We will be holding our usual service of CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT in St. Mary’s Church on Christmas Eve, at 7pm.

What better way to start your Christmas celebrations. Everyone is welcome.

Our traditional Carols by Candlelight service will be held on Saturday Christmas Eve in St. Mary’s Church, starting at 7p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

NEW YEAR’S PARTY - 21st January This is a further reminder that the annual New Year’s Party will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 21st January.

At the time of going to press we are still working on the details.

Please watch out for information on the village noticeboards and email updates.

shortly advising which times/days that the hall will be available for this activity.

Please watch out for information on the village notice boards.

TABLE TENNIS AT THE VILLAGE HALL An agreed schedule will be published

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ckers Joglers are very pleased to announce they have raised just over £17,000 their John O'Groats to Lands End Cycle Ride in May and their three beneficiaries' will be Fortuneswell Cancer Trust Dorchester County Hospital, The Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and Marie Curie. Again a huge thank you to all

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OUR CHRISTMAS SERVICE will be on Friday 23rd December at 6 pm followed by Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.

From all the residents in Hilfield we would like to WISH YOU ALL A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

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n Friday 11th November I attended a very informative talk in Leigh Village Hall by Commodore Malcolm Williams CBE, Royal Navy, the Chief Executive of the Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society, at which he commended the often forgotten contribution the men of the Mercantile Marine and Fishing Fleets made to the war effort, particularly in the Great War of 1914-18. So I thought I would dedicate this introductory article to these sailors many of whom died in both World Wars and who have no known grave but the sea.

In the First World War, the civilian navy's duty was to be the supply service of the Royal Navy, to transport troops and supplies to the armies and raw materials between the home and overseas munitions factories. They also maintained, on a reduced scale, the ordinary import and export trade, to supply food to the home country and to provide both personnel and ships to supplement the existing resources of the Royal Navy.

However the German’s use of "unrestricted submarine warfare" in 1917 led to considerable losses and by the end of the war 3,305 merchant ships had been lost with a total of 17,000 lives.

In the Second World War, losses were again considerable in the early years, reaching a peak in 1942 with the heaviest losses suffered in the Atlantic. In all 4,786 merchant ships were lost during this war with a total of 32,000 lives.

While we focus on the sacrifices of the soldiers of the armed forces on Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday, perhaps you could go to the Tower Hill Memorial which commemorates men and women of the Merchant Navy and Fishing Fleets. It stands on the south side of the garden of Trinity Square close to The Tower of London.

All that remains to be said to you is to try and survive Christmas and be ready to take full advantage of the freedom that our forebears fought for to start again in January 2017 for another year of fun.

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November at the Old Vicarage saw us celebrate the lives of those who had passed away over the last twelve months. Of course Annie was forefront in our thoughts and prayers, but our service, led by Tony Durkin was full of light, celebration and happy memories.

Many thanks to all who supported us at our annual Christmas Fair. We had a very busy morning with lots of lovely goodies to buy. We , a charity very raised £330 for the close to Annie’s heart.

The award ceremony is arranged for 18th November; too late to include in his report.

Hopefully we will have some pictures to share in the next edition of the magazine.

Christmas is fast approaching. And we are organising a traditional on , complete with real donkey! If anyone has small children who would like to be shepherds and angels please let us know! Please contact us if you would like to join us.

We are also taking part in next year’s NAPA challenge. On .“

We were honoured to be able to organise a special day for one of our residents. On 18th November we had a very special presentation at The Old Vicarage.

Geoff Penn was a soldier with the Royal Signals during the second World War. He led a troop of men over to France on D Day plus 9 and he has now been honoured by the French government for his part in liberating France.

Geoff was presented with the by a representative of the French Consulate, Madame Lebrat.

We were delighted with the support offered by the British Armed Services. Serving officers from the Air Army Corps, Yeovilton stood alongside officers from the Royal Corps of Signals.

We were also thrilled to have ladies from the Yeovilton Military Wives Choir, who sang a selection of songs from the 1940's.

Let us know if you can help!

Another provisional date for your diary:

It is with great sadness that we have to announce that Ian passed away suddenly at home on Monday night, 21st November 2016. Our thoughts are with Josie, Carey and their families at this sad time. Details about the funeral will be posted as soon as we can.

We would like to thank everyone who came along to support us and helped us give this old soldier one last hurrah.

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH

Do come and join us for our on Christmas Eve at followed by a (Common Worship) at Our this year is being held in Chetnole at so hopefully there is a service for everyone!

NEW SERVICES, NEW TIMES AT ST ANDREWS We are very pleased to announce a new look to our pattern of Sunday services in Leigh starting in the New Year.

The first two Sundays of the month will be as they are now – 6pm Evensong on the first Sunday, and 9.30 am Communion service, followed by coffee/tea on the second Sunday.

On the fourth Sunday, starting on 22nd January, our customary early morning Communion service will revert to the old time of 8.30 am, making it easier for our regulars to attend, particularly our friends from the Old Vicarage.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT SUNDAYS – starting 19th February 2017 The big change comes on the third Sunday of the month.

On alternate months from 15th January we will have a 10.15 am MORNING PRAYER, while on the following month, starting 19thFebruary, we will have something completely new.

COMMUNITY SPIRIT SUNDAYS will feature:

This December is going to be busier than ever at St Andrew’s Church, and for the season of Advent we are extending our POPULAR COFFEE MORNINGS to every Tuesday. Pop into the church for coffee, cake and a chat on 29th November, and 6th, 13th and 20th December.

We look forward to welcoming you to one of our services on CHRISTMAS EVE. Our CAROL SERVICE will be at its usual time of 6.00 pm and then we have our Christmas communion service at 11.30 pm. ● 10.15 am FAMILY SERVICE, with all ages welcome, followed by ● 11.00 am Tea/coffee, followed by ● 11.30 am CRAFT ACTIVITIES for everyone, followed by ● 12.30 pm COOKED LUNCH, served in the church.

Everyone is welcome to come to any part of these Community Spirit Sundays.

If you want to come to the service and nothing else, that will be fine. If you just want to do the crafts, that’s fine. Or you can just come to the lunch. Or you can come to all of it!

We’ll put more details in the February edition of the Wriggle Valley Magazine.

To help catering, we will need to know if you are planning to come for lunch. All you need do is send an email or phone to book (see below). There is no fixed charge for lunch but there will be a bowl for you to make a contribution towards costs.

We do hope you will support this exciting new initiative. eddie@folksw.org.uk 01935 873889

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What to do now Poldark is finished …

Come to this year’s Christmas Singalong in the Village Hall.

It’s designed for all ages and will help set you up for Christmas in a relaxing, lighthearted and enjoyable way. With the help of Daryn Elford, Tony Durkin, Philippa Toulson and Eddie Upton you’ll be able to sing along with songs old and new, traditional and trivial, silly and serious … and you’ll get fed in the process!

We want everyone to get as much out of the event as possible so the admission prices and timetable are related directly to your age group. ● ● ● ● There will be a bar selling drinks for all ages, including alcohol-free Christmas cocktails!

– for the T Family Singalong plus supper – includes supper.

Come at 6pm or 6.45 pm.

Under 5’s Free Proceeds will support the development of a children’s area in the church. Please book your tickets in advance so we know how many

to cater for. Buy them from Bridge Stores, Leigh or contact 01935 873889 or eddie@folksw.org.uk – like carol singing round the village but without hindrance from the weather or the dark evening. The perfect antidote to another night in front of the television!

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2017 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 16th January 13th February 13th March 10th April As a result of deadlines , films for above dates will be advised later. A list will go up in Brenda’s shop by the middle of December and posters will appear round the village.

Tickets for the January screening will be available from early January.

Leigh Village Hall 12.30pm Tuesday 20th December bookings by 13th December CHRISTMAS MENU Mackerel Pate Roast Lamb Roast potatoes Seasonal vegetables Christmas Pudding & Brandy Cream

For Reservations or more details: Ring Connie 01935 872946

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PIMM’S IN THE PEWS. When I boasted to her, a distant friend exclaimed “WHAT a good idea...we could do with that in our church.” I explained. In Leigh, you see, we have such talent: people who sing, play the piano, the guitar, recall old songs and stories, recount new ones, delve into poetry. We use our talent for our delight; we invite folk into the church (pews being convenient places to sit) and throw in a Pimms and a picnic just for fun.

A church should be for laughter and rejoicing, music and memories, eating, drinking, friendship and fun. We have all these things, often, in St Andrew’s Church, Leigh, (think First-Tuesday-Coffee Mornings, After-Sunday-service-Coffee, special celebrations); but why, on two occasions, Pimm’s? Well, as a title it’s alliterative – it rhymes delightfully with Pews. Also, that gorgeous summer drink smells of mint and strawberries, tastes of bubbles, suggests cucumber and companionship and delicious food. Can one have Pimm’s without People?

Impossible! Does it need salmon sarnies and sausages. Definitely. Pews? Perfect places to sit.

O n Friday 21st October 2016 therefore, in our pews, we raised our glasses of Pimm’s to A Life on the Ocean Wave in memory of things nautical, specifically the famous victory at Trafalgar on 21st October 1805. We sat and

laughed - (and sometimes wept, churches being also for weeping,) - at songs and stories of the sea, finishing with a very funny pastiche – a Health and Safety version of events at the Battle of Trafalgar - churches being very much for laughing.

At Christmas, the carol goes, we ‘deck the halls with boughs of holly’. Well, we often ‘pack our pews with Pimm’s and people’. Next time will be a celebration of ST VALENTINE’S DAY on 11th February. Come and join us.

Hilary Cumming

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he biannual village meeting was well attended on 3rd November, it was deemed to have been a successful year for all the group activities from Church yard Tidy up, Queens Birthday Party to the fantastic litter pick. Unfortunately the bad news is that litter is rapidly piling up again.

Will we do it again next year? This is to be discussed at the SPRING MEETING on 23rd March. A great deal of time was spent discussing the planning issues in Yetminster, we just have to keep the pressure on and hope for the best.

Please support your lovely little church by joining us for our CHRISTMAS SERVICES, there is something for everyone. Our CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE, is at 6.30pm on Sunday 11th December followed by mince pies and wine. MIDNIGHT MASS will be at 11.30pm on 24th December and a CHRISTMAS FAMILY SERVICE at 10am on Christmas Day. Join us for our ANNUAL NEW YEAR WALK on Sunday 1st Jan to blow away the cobwebs, Meet at 10am at the Triangle followed by soup & sausages.

Welcome to another new resident to Ryme; Canty Speid-Soote and her four year old daughter Tabby have moved into Church Farm Bungalow which was for so

FRANKHAM FARM GARDEN Our four open days in 2016 raised an amazing £3,382.86 for charity, half of which was for the National Gardens Scheme. The NGS has a huge army of volunteers, and as a result is able to distribute 80% of its income to caring charities including Macmillan, Marie Curie and Hospice UK. Since we first opened in 1982, we have generated over £21,000 for the NGS. The other beneficiaries of our openings are the Air Ambulance and Dogs for Good, plus of course Ryme Church which receives the income from lunches and teas.

Visitors come from all over the South

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long the home of Leslie & Edna Gillard.

They have come with a pony & two horses.

We hope they will be very happy in Ryme.

WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, How the time flies!!

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West, researching gardens to visit on the NGS website. Loyal local supporters come to meet and enjoy their Ryme neighbours’ warm welcome in the tea room. We now have regular visitors for lunch - home-produced pork and vegetarian soup lunches are a real ‘Taste of Frankham’.

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ime to really pick up speed now for the final run in to Christmas. Gird the l’s and splice the m.b. Get ready for the shopping and shoving, wrapping and writing and all the other seasonal jollity. There will be a plethora of parties and fairs, and carol services too. Scan the diary pages for the times and places.

The guests at My Big Fat Cowpat Wedding had a whale of a time and the young couple of course made it up in the end.

Lots of mixed marriages, town versus country, traditional versus progressive humour against a nicely worked plot.

Good acting and convincing, funny role changes. Was there an ever so subtle all-men-are-weak-and-useless message in there somewhere? Or is that just a typical reaction of someone who by definition is weak and useless?

Good news for Team Rector, Tony Gilbert. After a severe heart attack in April it took some courage to take part in the Montecute Park Run. But, with moral support from Simon Eadon, Daphne Barfoot and Oliver Robotham, he completed over three miles on a course which is not without its challenges. Clearly on his way back to good health again, (see photo above).

Halloween seems to have passed without incident. No children burned.

No trick or treat heart attacks at the door. Well, none reported. Lots of pumpkins with their candles aglow. But for me the spookiest experience was a

late evening dog walk with the owls setting up over Vecklands.

The same was true of Guy Fawkes.

No incidents. No lurid injuries to describe. It must have gone with a bang somewhere but I didn’t hear it. It seems Bradford Abbas had all the fun.

CORRECTION. In the last issue I wrongly attributed the organisation of Veronica and Pearl’s Family Fun Day and charity fund-raiser to Pearl Gatehouse. I can’t blame my sources this time. I did not realise Yetminster was such a prolific oyster bed. I picked the wrong pearl. The credit should have gone to Pearl Tuck. Apologies to both Pearls.

Finally, of course, HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO EVERYONE. See you in the New Year. Don’t forget this is a double edition. The next time you will able to savour the delights of the WVM will be February. All the seasonal fun will then be just a memory but hopefully a joyous one.

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ST ANDREWS CHURCH Christmas is coming and the goose is getting fat...! You will be warmly welcomed to join us at our Advent, Christmas and Epiphany services.

December starts with the GONVILLE AND CAIUS CHOIR visiting Yetminster, with a choral mass at 11 am, Sunday 4th December - see more details elsewhere. This year we are having a NATIVITY SERVICE on Sunday 11th December at 11 am, led

by John Summers. KS2 children, years 3,4,5 & 6, will also be singing their FESTIVAL OF CAROLS at 4.30pm on 14th December, led by Colette with tea after, and the School END OF TERM CHRISTMAS SERVICE will be held at 9.30am on Thursday 15th December, led by Tony Gilbert.

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The St Andrews Singers will be in full voice in Beer Hackett for the traditional CANDLELIT CAROL SERVICE there, on 15th December at 6.30pm, and this year our YETMINSTER CAROL SERVICE will be held in the Jubilee Hall on Tuesday 20th December at 7pm. This will include Community Carols and refreshments, so do come along with all the family, and sing along with the SAS - it should be a merry evening!

Please see the Three Valleys Team page, p40, for all of our Advent, Christmas and Epiphany services and timings. David and I look forward to welcoming you to any or all of our services.

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NOTES FROM THE GALLERY Well brrrrrrrrr! there certainly is a chill in the air and we have been stacking our logs to ensure we have a good supply to keep the Gallery warm in the winter!

November was busy for us as we welcomed back pianist Cathy Nardiello for another concert and a big thank you to everyone who supported this. We were also fortunate in having an exhibition by local artists Pearl Gatehouse and Frances Moule who adorned our walls with colour and inspiration.

Additionally, our late night opening at the end of the month enabled those who came, to meet some of our inspiring artists, listen to merry music and feast on

festive food and drink to get in the mood for Christmas.

On the 10th December between 10am and 4 pm we have a MAGICAL FESTIVAL FELT WORKSHOP with fibre artist Carla Taylor. This will be a chance to continue to get into the festive season by creating your own bespoke Christmas tree decorations, personalised baubles, robins and Christmas puddings (!) to hang on the tree or to decorate around your home! You can also create your own special Christmas memories to keep for years to come or to give as a special gift. This promises to be very popular so do please book early - the

cost will be £42 (plus £5 for materials) and includes morning coffee, lunch and afternoon tea.

So many, many thanks to all those who have brought joy and friendship to the Gallery over the last year and we wish all a very Happy Christmas and a wonderful New Year -we hope to see you in the Gallery soon even if you are only popping in for a coffee or hot chocolate and a warm by the fire!

Sarah Hedin

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NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT

YETMINSTER Tuesday 24th January - (12A)

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE

ST. MICHAEL’S, BEER HACKETT Our CAROL SERVICE this year will be in church on Thursday 15th December at 6:30pm.

St. Andrew’s Singers will be returning and as last year, we especially invite and welcome children and their families to join us. There will be warming seasonal drinks and refreshments to share afterwards.

Outrageous (!) comedy - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star with a vast number of celebrities. Hopefully a film to make the wintry evenings more cheerful!

Tuesday 28th February

Hunt for the Wilderpeople (12A) About a national manhunt for a rebellious boy and his foster uncle (Sam Neill) who go missing in the wild New Zealand bush.

Tuesday 28th March

A Street cat Named Bob (12A) Do come and join us for our annual

Based on the bestseller, the true story of how a busker and recovering drug-addict had his life transformed when he met a stray ginger cat.

Yetminster Jubilee Hall 7.30pm (doors open 7pm) Tickets at £6 will be on sale in the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand.

Tickets include choc ice!

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN Some good news! Our application for funding towards the cost of producing the Neighbourhood Plan has been conditionally approved and we expect to get the formal approval letter within the next two weeks.

This has not been an easy process and we are grateful to all those who have contributed to our submission in one way or another. Under the terms of the grant regime we will be able to make a further application for funding in April next year as we move towards our first draft of the Plan.

The Steering Group has, with our volunteers, begun the work of developing the various policies that will facilitate our emerging vision for the parish although we recognise that there is still a lot to do.

Do please keep checking the Neighbourhood Plan pages on the Parish website for progress, information and updates: yetminsterparishes.gov.uk/nplan/background/

NEIGHBOURHOOD An exciting initiative over the next few months is the development of a dedicated Neighbourhood Plan Facebook page which we intend to link with a “News Sheet” facility. To receive these you will need to send us an email to yetplannews@gmail.com so that we can put you on our circulation list.

There is also a proposal to do a “walkabout” identifying what is best in the villages and the parish generally - we will publish details of this so do please stop us when we are out and about and talk to us about your concerns and likes and dislikes.

A cup of tea would also no doubt be welcome if it’s cold!

If you want to get involved you can contact us at yetminsterplan@gmail.com Neighbourhood Plan Team

RYME ROAD APPEAL You will hopefully have been aware that in November we had the hearing of the appeal by Gladman’s relating to their proposed development in the Ryme Road and the decision by WDDC to refuse this. Because of timings there will be feedback in the next WVM but I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those residents who gave of their time and efforts by either giving evidence or attending the hearing to show their concerns.

It was good to see the community

coming together so positively against this development particularly as we move forward with our Neighbourhood Plan.

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NEWS FROM YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT It has been a successful and enjoyable year, starting in January with our first Artsreach event – a small stage production of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, which was much enjoyed by the sell-out audience. We then had a quiz in March, again very well supported, and another evening with the wonderful Fat Marrow Blues Band in early May. We were particularly impressed by one audience member, a lady of mature years - she arrived with a zimmer frame and sat down, then fished a half-bottle of gin from her handbag. Having consumed a good portion of this, she then got up and joined us on the dance floor! Splendid. The Variety Show in September was memorable in ways too numerous to mention, and we finished with another Artsreach production – ‘My Big Fat Cowpat Wedding’, again much enjoyed by the packed audience with many getting into the mood with smart outfits and wellies!

Our first date to note for 2017 is Monday 16th January, at 7pm in the Jubilee Hall, when we will have an open committee meeting to report on our activities during 2016, and look forward to another year of interesting events in 2017.

We are now in a position to offer modest grants to local organisations, so if you have a project which would benefit from extra funds please email us with the details:

ycp873@gmail.com If you have any suggestions for events in 2017 do send us an email, or come along to the January meeting. Our first event of the year will be a SUPPER QUIZ on Saturday 4th February at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, with the usual format: bring your own banquet and drinks and enjoy a light-hearted quiz set by Harvey, Simon and team. Tickets will be in the Spar from early January at £5 per person, with a maximum of 6 per table.

There will also be a welcome return of the FAT MARROW BLUES BAND on Sunday 30th April at 7.30pm, with more details nearer the time.

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Dates for foryour yourDiary Diary

EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

END OF NOVEMBER Tues

29 Coffee morning/bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Wed

30 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

DECEMBER Thur

1

WV Players Cinderella the Sequel

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Fri

2

WV Players Cinderella the Sequel

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Artsreach Event Puppet show

6pm

St Andrew's Primary School, Yetminster

WV Players Cinderella the Sequel

2.30pm & Leigh Village Hall 7.30pm

Sat

3

Sun

4

Gonville & Caius Choir

11am

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster

Gonville & Caius Choir

6pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

6

Coffee morning/bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

6

Leigh Discussion Club Candle Auctions Gordon Morris

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wed

7

Friends of Yeatman Consultation evening

Sun

11 Carol service & wine

Mon

12 Muddy Monday

Tues

13 Coffee morning/bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Tues

Nativity service

tba 6.30pm

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme

11am

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society 7.30pm Christmas Party

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

Thur

15 Carol Service & drinks

6.30pm

St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett

Sat

17

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sun

18 Christmas Singalong

Some Enchanted Evening Francis Lickerish, lute musician Carols by candlelight & oil lamps

6-9pm

Leigh Village Hall

6.30pm

St Mary's Church, Melbury Bubb

Tues

20 Coffee morning/bring& buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Wed

21 Woodland Wednesday Christmas Decorations

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

6pm

St Peter's Church, Chetnole

Carol service & mulled wine

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22 Nativity Play

11am

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Sat

24 Children's Carol Service

3pm

St Mary's Church, Batcombe

Carol service

6pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Carols by candlelight

7pm

St Mary's Church, Hermitage

JANUARY 2017 Sun

1

Tues

3 3

Ryme Village walk, soup, sausages 10am 10.30am Coffee morning/Bring & buy

Triangle, Ryme

Leigh Discussion Club Six Welsh Cathedrals Fund Raising Tour Richard Kirlew

19:30:00

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

2-4pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sat

7

Jumble sale

Mon

9

Meet the artists, Pearl Gatehouse, 1.30 Melita Frances Moule 4.30pm

Tues

10 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society 3pm Galanphaphilia Lady Skelmersdale

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sat

14 Jazz CafĂŠ Gustav Hensel Hot Club

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Mon

16 Leigh Moviola

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

7pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Yetminster Community Project Open meeting

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Tues

17 WVWG Stamps & historic envelopes

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

Sat

21 New Year's Party

7.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Tues

24 Yetminster Film Night Absolutely Fabulous the Movie

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed

25 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

FEBRUARY Sat

4

Tues

7

Yetminster Community Project Quiz

Coffee morning/bring&buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

WVMU - AGM

7pm

Trim Room, Yetminster

Yetminster History Society Dorset Women Diane Trenchard

2.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed

8

Sat

11 Pimms in the Pews for Valentine's Day

7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Mon Tues

13 Leigh Moviola 14 Yetminster &Ryme Garden Soc Trug making by a miserable old Trugger Carl Sadler

7.30pm 3pm

Leigh Village Hall Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

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17 Community Spirit Sunday

10.15am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Tues

21 WVWG Here & There Photos with Deryck

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

Fri

24 Artsreach Event Ian Watts, classical guitarist

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

28 Yetminster Film Night Hunt for the Wilder People

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

MARCH Tues

7

Coffee morning/bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Wed

8

Yetminster History Society The Ladies of Wilton House

2.30pm

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

Sun

12 NGS Open Garden

11.30am

Frankham Farm, Ryme

Mon

13 Leigh Moviola

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

14 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc Members Discount Buying

Thur

23 Ryme Village Meeting

Fri

24 NAPA singing challenge

3pm

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Tues

28 Yetminster Film Night A Street Cat Named Bob

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

Castle Gardens

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Our Church Communities When I was at school I was a member of three clubs. The first was a Nature Club, which I excelled at; the second was a Modelling Club and the third was the Astronomy Club. In this I failed miserably. Stars and planets are not my thing at all! I never seemed able to reconcile the huge mileages between them in the universe and like many a young boy, I lost interest.

But of course this is the time of year for stars, and in particular the ‘star in the east’. Without wishing to upset the late Patrick Moore or other eminent astronomers, the star or planet in question I am led to believe was probably Venus. But of course some say that it was a configuration of Venus, Saturn and the Sun and Moon. Others say that this was not possible because the size of the Sun would

have cast a shadow in the wrong place, thus blocking out the effect of such a star!

All this contention and over such a thing as a star! What does matter however is that that particular star, which still appears in the east today, acts as herald for each one of us as it did for those early shepherds and the Magi. What really matters is the fact that we can be led to the wonderful babe – a babe that means so much to us in our lives today.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could help lead other folk to follow that star in lives – to let experience for the first time the wonder and awe of seeing the babe in the manger, just as the shepherds and Magi did all those years ago? What a Christmas present! Happy star gazing!! wish you a

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A great way to share THE CHRISTMAS STORY

PILGRIMAGE TO THE HOLY LAND 4th – 13th July 2017 One of the most rewarding Pilgrimages of a lifetime is one to the Holy Land on which you re-live the Gospel Story and visit all the places which featured in Jesus’ life and ministry. We will visit Jerusalem, the Mount of Olives, Masada, Qumran and swim in the Dead Sea, and Bethlehem.

Then we will go up the Jordan Valley to Tiberius where we will swim in the Sea of Galilee and from where we will visit Tagba, the Mount of the beatitudes, Capernaum, Cana Nazareth, Caesarea Maritima and Jaffa.

We shall have a biblical scholar for a guide and travel everywhere in a comfortable air-conditioned coach. All meals are provided; we stay in the Golden Wall Hotel, just outside Herod’s gate, in Jerusalem and the Ron Beach Hotel, whose front lawn is on the edge of the Sea of Galilee. If you would like to receive the official brochure please contact The Reverend Michael Anderson; email michael@tileyhouse.freeserve.co.uk or by phone to 01300 345375. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

THREE VALLEYS TEAM services for Dec 2016 The Benefice Church Services for April For complete list see: go to December 2016

4th

11th

2nd SUNDAY OF ADVENT

BATCOMBE BEER HACKETT BRADFORD ABBAS CHETNOLE

3rd SUNDAY OF ADVENT 10.15am CW Holy Communion 9.30am BCP Matins + Holy Communion 11am CW 11am CW Holy Communion Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Service

18th

24th

4th SUNDAY OF ADVENT

8am BCP Holy Communion

25th

CHRISTMAS EVE CHRISTMAS DAY

3pm Crib/Carol 10.15am CW Service Christmas Commun 9.30am CW Christmas Family Communion 4.30pm 11am CW Nativity & Carols Christmas Commun

8am BCP Holy Communion

9.30am CW 9.45am Holy Communion Christmas Family Service 10.15am 7pm HERMITAGE 6pm Sung Evensong at Leigh Prayer & Praise Carol Service LEIGH 6pm BCP 9.30am CW 9.30am CW 6pm Cribside 9.45am Sung Evensong Holy Communion Morning Carol Service Christmas Family (Caius College, Prayer 11.30pm CW Service at Chetnole Cambridge) Midnight Mass RYME 6.30pm Candle11.30pm BCP 10am INTRINSECA lit Carol Service Midnight Mass Family Service THORNFORD 4.30pm 8am BCP 3pm 7pm CW 9.30am Christingle Holy Communion Carol Service Christmas Village Christmas Family 11am 9.30am Communion Service Nativity Service Morning Service 8am BCP 9.30am CW 11.30pm CW 9.30am YETMINSTER 11am CW Sung Eucharist Holy Communion Choral Holy Midnight Mass Christmas Family (Caius College, 11am Communion Communion Nativity Service Cambridge)

Extra Services December 2016 MONDAY

5th

WEDNESDAY 14th THURSDAY

15th

THURSDAY

15th

FRIDAY

16th

FRIDAY

16th

SUNDAY

18th

TUESDAY

20th

3pm 4:30PM 9:30am 6:30pm 9:30am 9:30am 6pm 7pm

Christingle

THORNFORD SCHOOL

KS2 St Andrew’s Carol Service YETMINSTER CHURCH School End of Term Service

YETMINSTER CHURCH

Carol Service

BEER HACKETT CHURCH

School End of Term Service

BRADFORD ABBAS CHURCH

School End of Term Service

THORNFORD CHURCH

Carol Service

BRADFORD ABBAS CHURCH

Carol Service & Refreshments YETMINSTER JUBILEE HALL

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15th

CIRCUMCISION EPIPHANY & OF JESUS BAPTISM OF CHRIST 10.15am CW Holy Communion 9.30am BCP Matins with Holy Communion 11am CW Morning Prayer & Holy Communion 8am BCP Holy Communion

9.30am CW Holy Communion

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10am CW Holy Communion

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10am CW Holy Communion

6.30pm BCP Evensong 8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Morning Service 11am CW Morning Prayer

22nd

29th

SECOND SUNDAY THIRD SUNDAY FOURTH SUNDAY OF EPIPHANY OF EPIPHANY OF EPIPHANY 10.15am CW Holy Communion 9.30am BCP Holy Communion 8am BCP 9.30am Holy Communion Family Service 9.30am CW Holy Communion 10.15am CW Morning Prayer 8.30am BCP 9.30am Morning Service Holy Communion

8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am CW 8am BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion 11am I Holy Communion 9.30am CW 9.30am CW Choral Holy Holy Communion Communion

WEDNESDAY 21st

Carol Service

CHETNOLE CHURCH

THURSDAY

Christmas Holy Communion

OLD VICARAGE, LEIGH

Carol Service

HILFIELD CHURCH

FRIDAY

6pm 22nd 2:30pm 23rd 4pm

Regular Weekday Services December 2016 & January 2017 Mondays Tuesday

Every except 6pm 26th Dec 1st in month 10am

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Our Church Communities manger and were suddenly overcome with NEWS FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH

In a morning when I look into the bathroom mirror I see an old man looking back at me. If I look carefully I can see something of my dear old Dad in my mirror image!

For many, Christmas is the time to think of Jesus Christ as a baby in a manger. While the birth of Christ is a special and miraculous event, it isn't the primary focus. The central truth of the Christmas story is this: the Child of Christmas is the Son of God. Christmas is not about the Saviour’s infancy; it is about His deity. The humble birth of Jesus Christ was never intended to conceal the reality that God was being born into the world.

But the modern world's version of Christmas does just that and consequently for the greater part of humanity, Christmas has no legitimate meaning at all.

For nearly 2,000 years, debate has been raging about who Jesus really is?

The children were performing their Nativity Play their teacher believed in self-expression, so there was no script.

All was going very well until the Wise Men arrived. They arrived walked over to the

stage fright and blank brains.

The situation was saved when one of them looked at the baby Jesus and said “Doesn't he look like his Father?”

In that moment, he captured the essence of the Christmas story. Jesus coming in to the world to show us what God is like.

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Our Church Communities Three Valleys Team

Roman Catholic Services

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

Team Vicars Richard Kirlew

Team Email Address: 3valleysoffice@gmail.com

Colette Annesley-Gamester

www.threevalleysteam.com

@PilgrimVale

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

01935 872237

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

richard.kirlew@btinternet.com

@RuralChaplain

01963 23570 3vpilgrimpriest@gmail.com

Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. email:

HELPING HANDS 01963 210953

sherbornerc@btinternet.com

website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

rector3valleys@gmail

Yetminster Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev Mike John 24 Harbin Close, Yeovil BA21 5FS Tel: 01935 415837 email: revsup@gmail.com Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Marilyn Harris Tel: 01935 864232 Treasurer: Alec Reek, 17 Bucklers Mead, Yetminster.

Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690

DECEMBER 11th Mr David Webb 25th CHRISTMAS DAY Combined Service at St Andrews, Yetminster.

JANUARY 8th 22ⁿd 29th

Mr Dudley Coates Ms Jen Gardner Rev Mike John (Covenant Service)

The Friary, Hilfield Sundays: 7.30am Morning Prayer followed by silent prayer 8.30am Sung Eucharist 12.30pm Midday Prayer 5.15pm Evening Prayer, followed by prayer time Night Prayer arranged at supper

Tuesday to Saturday 7am Silent Prayer in Chapel 7.30am Morning Prayer 12 noon Midday Prayer and Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer, followed by prayer time 9pm Night prayer (8.15pm-Thurs, 8.45pm-Sat)

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General News HELPING HANDS PLEA FOR VOLUNTEERS As we approach the Christmas Season, I thought this would be a good opportunity to update you on our HELPING HANDS organisation and make a plea for more volunteers.

Helping Hands was set up in 2011 and to date has carried out over 500 requests for assistance from the local community.

We originally set up the organisation to offer assistance to the local community for specific tasks, which have included: transport and assistance to medical appointments at the health centre and hospitals, shopping, gardening, attending church and various other tasks. Since then the organisation has widened its remit to offer befriending and companionship, a most worthwhile and rewarding experience. Ninety per cent of our requests are for transport.

A quick review of how we work: those seeking support ring our dedicated 24/7 number: 01963 210953 and leave their request for assistance. Lin our administrator monitors the line on a daily basis and forwards the request to our volunteers to see who is available to assist.

Our main and virtually only asset is our volunteers, who have provided a

lifeline to many in the local community. They amaze me at their ability to go the extra mile, displaying immense understanding and compassion when dealing with some very vulnerable and lonely people. However, due to volunteers moving away from our area, deaths and those who have retired we are in desperate need for more volunteers in order to keep this vital service going.

Further information can be obtained either from myself details below or from Lin at the number above.

Graham Plaice, 01935 872921 gplaice@gmail.com

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ON THE BEAT Common among the complaints regularly received by Dorset Police are concerns about the operation of tractors by young drivers who do not possess a license, careless driving, driving at excessive speeds and the operation of agricultural vehicles whilst using a mobile phone.

We are undertaking initiatives to ensure the roads are safe and in addition to spot checks by our ‘No Excuse’ and Safety Camera Van teams your local Speedwatch initiative does provide us with information on speeding vehicles (including those used for agricultural purposes) which we do follow up so do please support your local group as we are keen to continue this partnership.

However, in making complaints you do need to be aware that the speed limit for tractors has been raised to 25mph.

Users of agricultural vehicles are also reminded that they should make every effort to keep the roads clean when they are moving about. Importantly, if a road is considered unsafe then the police have powers to close it which can cause inconvenience to everyone.

On the subject of home security, two sheds were recently broken into in Thornford. The first had the lock removed to gain entry, and entry to the second shed was gained by removing the window. So, with Christmas coming a timely reminder to check your security arrangements and to consider fitting an audible burglar alarm if you do not already have one.

Remember you can contact Dorset Police online at: www.dorset.police.uk/contact-us/ or by telephoning 101.

PCSO Mark Jones Mark Jones (Dorset Police, PCSO 6269)

MEET THE ARTISTS Pearl Gatehouse and Melita Frances Moule will be at The Old School Gallery on Monday 9th January 2017 from 1.30 - 4.30pm to discuss the pictures in their joint exhibition "POINTS OF VIEW". They look forward to meeting you.

OLD SCHOOL GALLERY, HIGH STREET YETMINSTER, DORSET Monday 9th January 2017.

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EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS BY ERICA FAIRHURST Tucked away beyond the sharp bend in Ryme Intrinseca, there is a new art gallery coming to life. Church Farm has long been a well known property in the area, but new owner Georgina Duits (Williams) has brought new life to one of the studios by converting it into a modern elegant art gallery.

This is great news for artists in the area, including me, Erica Fairhurst, having lived in Yetminster for the past nine years and just started painting professionally.

My landscapes are reflective of my love of the Dorset countryside and the sea. They are vibrant and nostalgic. My are familiar and calming, inspired by my domestic surroundings, and reflect my world today.

Georgina and I are putting on an exhibition of my paintings from 9th December until Christmas. You are all welcome to come along and take a look! churchfarmfineart.co.uk

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Yetminster Beavers have once again had a busy few months. 2016 is the 30th year for Beaver Scouts and we were lucky enough to be able to attend our District Beaver Birthday Bash at Buddens Scout site in Wareham. Here we took part in different fun and games with other beavers from our Dorchester and West Dorset District. From bouncy castles to archery to circus skills, the birthday bash had it all, the sun also shone which added to a fantastic day. Many thanks to one of our parents, Carol A for providing the birthday cake and to Kelly and David for attending the trip.

In August we held a summer sleepover in the scout hut for the beavers. This was attended by 10 beavers, some of whom had never had a night away from home before. We are very grateful for Fiona Roberts, who gave up her Saturday afternoon to help the beavers have a fun few hours in Vecklands Wood. Fiona brought with her her wealth of knowledge and experience of the woodland. The beavers made dens in the wood, followed a trail while blindfolded and made and cooked their own burgers as well as washing up their plates and cutlery and remembering all about caring for the countryside regarding only leaving behind our footprints. As well as making their own wooden woggles. After a quick stop back at the hut, the beavers retrieved their torches and played games by torch light at the sports club. Back to the hut for hot chocolate and popcorn and then they all settled down to watch a DVD. Amazingly all the beavers were asleep by midnight and the first sounds didn’t start until 5.30am! 5 ½ hours’ sleep is fantastic on a sleepover! The next day was a craft day with T-shirt printing and clay animals. All in all it was a lovely weekend and all the beavers that came stayed for the whole event! We look forward to our next beaver sleepover in summer 2017.

We will once again be attending the pantomime in Weymouth over the Christmas period which we are all looking forward to.

Yetminster beavers runs during term time on a Wednesday evening from 6-7pm. If you would like more information then please contact me on 0781 4595 811 or by emailing hairymez@hotmail.com Maryann Parkinson, 1st Yetminster Beaver Leader Next mag is FEBRUARY 2016, 12th JANUARY for news, views & previews

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POGLES NEWS Many of you will already know that we had a break in at Pogles on 21st October and our fabulous little tractor was stolen. The thieves cut through several chains and padlocks and smashed and moved a parked car to get to it so they clearly knew exactly what they were after and came prepared.

Our amazing neighbour called the police straight away (in spite of it being 1 am!) but as they have to come such a long way these days they got there just in time to see it being driven away on a loader!! All very sad and upsetting, not to mention inconvenient.

My son Harry has started A CROWD FUNDING PAGE through JUST GIVING and it has been humbling to read the comments and see that so many local people have contributed to our cause. Please do spread the word if you can. You can find the page by either typing in Harry Toulson or Pogles Wood on the Just Giving web site. A massive thank you to those of you who have contributed already. You are amazing!

Anyway – on with the real work! We are hoping to carry on with Muddy Monday and Woodland Wednesday for as much of the winter as possible

MUDDY MONDAY 12th December (not 5th) WOODLAND WEDNESDAY 30th November & 25th January.

CHRISTMAS DECORATION WOODLAND WEDNESDAY On 21st December we will have a special- Come along and make a Yule log and some other woodland craft things to bring the spirit of the outdoors into your homes this Christmas.

All these sessions run from 12.00 – 3.00 pm and cost £4 per child Bring your picnic lunch. Drinks available.

Our AMAZING MURAL was finished today. We will have photos for the next magazine and a ceremonial unveiling in the spring. It is beautiful and was created by artist El Goulding and her illustrator friend Megan with expert help and advice from John Muir wonder, Iona Walden. Look out for more information regarding opportunities to come and have a look. You will be amazed!

POGLES PARTIES – We still have a few parties in the diary for this year – they are tough round here!! We have had some lovely varied parties this season, some themed parties for the very young, some action/bushcraft parties for the very active and some afternoon tea parties for the older and more sedate!

Please do think about booking a special Pogles Party celebration.

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year from all of us at Pogles Wood.

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PLANS FOR THE YEATMAN HOSPITAL COMING SOON The Committee of the Friends of the Yeatman Hospital urge you to read the following important information: ● The Governing Body of NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group have been formulating plans for the future delivery of healthcare services, including those to be provided at the Yeatman Hospital.

● The Public Consultation Plan is to be launched imminently, and will last 12 weeks, (December February) ● The proposals will be available in both e and hard copy. The Friends will try to keep you informed of these proposals, and/or let you know where the proposals can be viewed. ● The CCG are proposing “pop-ups” in Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, and the TIC. ● They have arranged two major consultation events for 7th and 8th December. These are termed “Informed Consultation Events”, I.e. One needs to have considered the proposals prior to attending. ● One of these events will be held in Dorchester.

The second venue has yet to be announced. ● The Committee of the Friends will be formulating a response to the proposals, and we will invite you to endorse these. Alternatively you may wish to make your own response.

WE WILL BE SEEKING YOUR SUPPORT PLEASE BE ALERT TO OUR UPDATES.

To read information previously released in the local press, please refer to the News section of our website: www.friendsoftheyeatman.co.uk

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With another year drawing to a close our ever popular will soon see our Village Hall once again jumping to the sound of scintillating music. The four concerts arranged this season are of differing genres to cater for all tastes and details are described below to enable you to put dates in diaries.

We kick off on with another visit from and who entertained us last year with such success that we received many requests for a return visit. So here they are.

On we have another visit from the well known Mike Denham and the playing his exciting brand of traditional jazz. This will be the third time Mike has come to our Jazz Cafe but such is his popularity that he is forever in demand and needs no introduction to local jazz enthusiasts.

For our March and April concerts we have bands which have not previously visited Chetnole, but come highly recommended.

On we have and the band , which is a fantastic five piece band playing a lively mix of swing jazz dance music. They delight audiences with their unique swing treatment of standards from the 30’s, 40’s and 60’s through to more recent songs.

Singer Lynn Thornton entertains with her wonderful voice and sense of fun. The band creates the essential rhythm and the jazz solos for a complete musical experience.

Finally on we complete our season with Philip Clouts and the Philip is from South Africa and his music reflects the dancing exuberance of South African township music together with gospel influenced soul jazz.

We hope you will enjoy the programme arranged for you this season which will certainly help to brighten up the dark days of the winter months. We look forward to seeing many of you at the village hall.

Notices will appear in the WVM for individual concerts but if you wish to get ahead of the game tickets and can be purchased at £10 each from Shirley Madgwick on 01935 872838 or John Head on 01935 873555

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THE WRIGGLE VALLEY PLAYERS The Wriggle Valley Players are very proud to present CINDERELLA THE SEQUEL written by club member Paul Attwell. The local cast of 25 children and 18 adults will entertain with a quick moving story following the next chapter in the lives of all the well known characters from Cinderella plus a few new ones. Join us for a brilliant evening. The performances are at 7.30pm on Thursday 1st, Friday 2nd and Saturday 3rd December with a 2.30pm matineé on Saturday 3rd December.

Tickets are on sale at £6 for adults and £3 for children and can be purchased from Leigh Garage, Georgies at Yetminster or by calling our BOX OFFICE 07970 819861. Group night Thursday 1st December.

Paul Attwell

POPPY APPEAL Chetnole, Ryme Intrinsica and Yetminster This year’s house to house collection for the ROYAL BRITISH LEGION POPPY APPEAL has raised a staggering £2001.50.

My sincere thanks to all who contributed so generously and to all our loyal collectors. Thanks also to all the fixed point collectors - St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster Medical Centre, the Café on the Boyle, and the Yetminster Spar - who did very well this year. A particular thank you to Jim and Carol of the White Hart who generously gave the

takings from the quiz night at the White Hart to the Poppy Appeal.

The Poppy Collectors had a team in the quiz night and came second. I have to admit that our surprise success was a bit like Ed Balls advancing through Strictly Come Dancing without any obvious talent.

We couldn’t answer any questions on boy bands, the Beatles, Films and the like, but one of our team swept the board with his total knowledge of the shipping forecast zones! But, again, many thanks to all who made our grand total for the house to house collections so amazing.

Aubone Pyke, Poppy Collection Organiser

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Our Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday, the 23rd November in the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster, when we reviewed the year and presented the YFA grants to the nominated groups and organisations. An article on this will appear in the next edition of the WVM - details of the grants made are given in the report by the YFA Treasurer.

As always, we are looking for new members to join the Committee and this is particularly important now as I will be standing down as Chairman. An area we need to cover is someone to organise the stall holders for the next fair. I know this perhaps sounds somewhat of a daunting task but we now have the forms and information available to use together with a database of those who came in previous years, all of which should certainly make things easier.

It is important to recognise that there is the possibility that all the good work done to revive the fair will be lost if new Committee members are not forthcoming so do please try and help - we meet in the White Hart on the last Thursday of each month at 7.30pm so just drop in or use the email address below to contact us.

Unfortunately we have not had any offers to provide storage for the Fair’s Assets within the village and we propose therefore to utilise facilities we have been offered in Henstridge. We will be arranging their removal and transshipment over the next month or so.

David Torrance, Chairman, YFA yetminsterfair@aol.com REPORT BY THE TREASURER It is pleasing to be able to report that this years’ fair was a success in terms of the funds generated and the Committee’s concerns that there would be an end of year deficit have been proved to be unfounded. However, and whilst this is very positive some caution needs to be exercised in that our outgoings were high, due partly to the cost of the live entertainment and the cost of public liability insurance resulting, in effect, to maintaining the Association’s balance. An identified financial commitment to be met from this in the next financial year is the cost of off site storage and transport for the Fair’s assets.

ipadery Notwithstanding this, a continuing key financial strength is the income from the 50’s Club Lottery.

Revenue generated from this is slightly up from last year and it provides a sound base to the Yetminster Fair Association’s funding efforts and we continue to be grateful for the support of this initiative and particularly to the organiser, Derek Mott.

This year we had asked for nominations for YFA Grant Aid prior to the July Fair so that people would know, on the day, who they were supporting. As such we received 5 nominations in addition to the annual YFA Chairman’s Community Grant.

The Association felt able to support all five of the nominations and to continue with the Community Grant, and details of the grant allocations are provided below:YETMINSTER SCOUTS GROUP Assistance with scout hut repairs £225 ART FOR ALL, OLD SCHOOL GALLERY Funding towards art classes £225 THE YETMINSTER IRISH DANCERS Assistance with running costs £225 SUNDAY SCHOOL ON WEDNESDAY Assistance with running costs £225 ABBEY RADIO SIGNAL STRENGTH FUND Funding to help replace transmission aerial £100 YFA CHAIRMAN’S COMMUNITY GRANT Funding for the Junior Wriggle Valley Players £225 Total £1225 Karen Case, YFA Treasurer

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A NEW YEAR, A NEW YOU, WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM FOOD Come the 1st January 2017, after the excitement and excesses of Christmas and all of that wonderful food; chocolates, cakes, turkey, brussel sprouts! Many of you will be making your New Year’s Resolutions, one of which may be to ‘go on a diet’ or ‘eat more healthily’.

Changes in the requirements for food labels policed by Dorset Trading Standards that come into force this month may help you meet your goals.

From 13th December 2016, most packed food you buy in the shops will need to be marked with detailed Nutritional Information. This information includes the allimportant number of calories the food contains, along with the amount of other nutrients such as Carbohydrates, Sugar, Protein, Fat and Saturated fat.

For those of you who are concerned about the amount of salt in your food, that information will now also be given.

As long as there is space on the label, the Nutritional Information will be given in a table, usually on the back or side of the package. The figures quoted will be per 100g/ml to make comparisons between different foods easier and some manufacturers may also give information for ‘servings’ or ‘slices’.

So if you want to make informed choices about the food that you eat or you are just watching your calories, take a closer look at the labels on your food in the New Year.

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CHRISTMAS IS COMING - BE A CLEVER CHRISTMAS CONSUMER These days many people are buying their Christmas gifts on-line. Follow these tips to help you avoid potential pitfalls and ensure that you have a safe and stress free experience.

You can return most goods that you order online and get a full refund. You’re allowed to handle and inspect (but not use) what you’ve bought before returning. You usually have 14 days to return the item but check the terms and conditions for how long you have.

Most sellers give instructions on how to return items and often include returns labels with your order. The seller has to refund the cost of standard delivery for the item. If you chose a more expensive delivery option you’ll have to pay the difference. Check the arrangements for delivery of the goods.

You don't have to return the item in its original packaging but you do need to make sure it’s packaged in a way that means it

THE SUNSET CAFE STOMPERS. The Sunset Cafe Stompers, directed by Mike Denham entertained a full Leigh Village Hall to a brilliant evening of New Orleans Jazz in mid October. It was a rare treat for everyone with an added bonus of Hamish Maxwell who injected a collection of eclectic jazz songs in his remarkable

doesn’t get damaged. Sellers can ask you to pay if something gets damaged because it wasn’t packaged properly or if you’ve reduced the value of the item.

Make sure you read the small print and check for any hidden extras or additional costs particularly if you are entering into a credit agreement or contract.

Citizens Advice has a consumer service that can advise on consumer problems or give pre-shopping advice to reduce risk. Phone 03454 040506 Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, except Bank Holidays. You can also email queries through the Citizens Advice website - www.citizensadvice.org.uk If you need advice or information about any other problem call Citizens Advice on 0344 2451291. If your problem is complex an appointment can be made to see an adviser at Sherborne CAB, the Manor House, Newland, DT9 3JL. Alternatively visit www.adviceguide.org.uk or our local website www.westdorsetcab.org.uk

style! Especially the Joe Turner number which contains the unforgettable lines: “ !!

The evening was a fund raiser for The Friends of the Yeatman and the Leigh Village Hall. We are happy to report that £706 was shared between

these charities. And our thanks go to all who supported and helped in this fun evening.

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

WE LOVE LOCAL LEARNING This term, Ash Class and Chestnut Class have been busy visiting local places and learning about the lives of local people during World War Two. Chestnut Class spent an exciting morning at The Keep

Chestnut Class are ready for their day as WW2 evacuees

Ash Class enjoying being a WW2 shop keepers at Nothe Fort

The air raid shelter experience - terrifying

Military Museum in Dorchester and Ash Class went to Nothe Fort in Weymouth for an ‘Evacuee Experience’. We were also visited by two residents of The Old Vicarage, who told us about their incredible experiences of the war and shared some artefacts and photographs with us. At the end of November, staff from Sherborne Museum visited us to do an outreach session on Sherborne during World War Two and Year 6 enjoyed exploring the Tank Museum in Bovington.

We arrange school trips and outreach sessions to support all of our topics because learning outside the classroom is an essential part of a creative curriculum.

Visits to local places and organisations enrich the children’s learning by immersing them in hands-on learning experiences in real-life contexts. School visits allow children to see things from different perspectives, which stimulates interest, excitement and lots of discussion. At Nothe Fort, the children were evacuees for the day. The children found their experiences in the air raid very thought provoking and scarily realistic.

What better way to engage children in World War 2 than by allowing them to experience it for themselves?

Learning outside the classroom develops a child’s sense of community, an appreciation of local traditions, history and heritage, and a respect for the environment. So by taking our classes on school visits and by inviting visitors into school, we are enriching the curriculum, but also developing respectful, environmentally aware young citizens who will grow up to have a sound knowledge and an appreciation of the local area.

Nicola Berry, Ash Class teacher & Humanities leader

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Dear All As we come to the end of another year I would like to say a big thank you to all those who have offered their support and help to St Andrew’s PTFA fundraising during the past twelve months, we now look forward to our next big community event which is the scheduled for the Plenty of time to start training and a good excuse to work off the season’s added inches!

In the meantime, on behalf of the PTFA and all the pupils, I'd like to finish by wishing everyone and in the words of Mr Charles Dickens and Tiny Tim " !"

SAVE THE DATE AND HAVE YOUR SAY There will be a meeting on Wednesday 18th January 2017 for all children who currently attend or who would like to join Wednesday Club our faith based, Bible reading after school activity at St. Andrew's Primary School. We welcome input from all the children and their parents. There will be an opportunity to discuss with the Leaders, RE Co-ordinator and Foundation Governors how Wednesday Club could develop.

We'll be asking what we can do to attract more members. Members of different Church groups will be joining us. We'll start at 3.15pm with a song and circle time. We will finish by 4pm.

Do tell your friends.

Jane Prelogauskas, Head Teacher Colette Annesley-Gamester, Team

Dressing up in WW2 soldier’s uniform

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Leigh Weather Watch OCTOBER 2016

“Autumn … the year’s last, loveliest smile.”

Indian Summer - William Bryant.

SUNSHINE There were ‘lovely smiles’ aplenty - and only 6 days without any sunshine - the usual October average. The 16th set the month’s record, with 8 hours.

TEMPERATURE October was slightly cooler than usual. The warmest days were the 3rd & 4th, with 20.1C. The coldest nights were early in the month, with -2.0C on the 9th and -1.1C on the two following nights.

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RAINFALL The month was unusually dry, with only 57mm of rain, less than half the 2000-20015 average of 117mm. Most of this fell on only three days: 19mm on the 1st, 20mm on the 15th, and 13mm on the 24th.

WIND Peak wind speeds were much lower than usual , the strongest gusts were 24mph on the on the 15th instead of 36mph. They were accompanied by 20mm of rain.

PRESSURE Pressure was high, averaging 1027mb. Instead of 1017mb. The month’s record was 1040mb on the 28th.

Philip Bryan

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hours 76.4

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Club News This month we were again fortunate to have another of Dorothy Baldock’s stimulating talks on one of her favourite topics – animals.

This time she was telling us all about SPANA “The Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad”, which helps all sorts of working animals: donkeys, horses, mules camels and oxen. First of all she showed us two videos produced by SPANA. The society was set up at the end of the first world war to help all the animals being left in Europe after the end of hostilities and is involved in care, education, training, research and emergencies. The majority of the animals owners are very poor and looking after their animals comes a poor second to feeding, clothing and housing their own families The owners are also very poorly educated and rely on traditional treatments such as slitting donkey’s nostrils to help restricted breathing and treating wounds with hot oil.

The society offers free veterinary treatment and runs travelling clinics which generally treat 700 cases a day. It also trains owners to provide sufficient food, water and shade for their animals and trains local people to be equine farriers and dentists as tooth and hoof problems are the most commonly encountered. After seeing the arduous work these animals do and the bad health and injuries that result, I think we all appreciated the work of SPANA and may be encouraged to support them.

Sylvia Bryan A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAIR It is with regret and sadness that I have to report, in conjunction with our Committee, we will be holding the last meeting of the Tuesday Club in December 2016. The Tuesday Club was started by the

Rev. Rhodda in the early 1970s to bring together retired people from our local villages and it proved very popular indeed.

It is interesting to note that in 2006 we had 52 members, a Summer Sale and oversubscribed outings and we were able to give donations to local charities, making it one of the most flourishing local groups.

Since then many members have moved away or died and sadly current lifestyles do not seem to suit afternoon meetings for the 50-plus age group. As a result it is no longer financially viable to continue as a Club. We have been lucky to have had many diverse speakers from our village, but it is not very encouraging for people to give their time up when there is such a small audience. It is also getting more expensive to get speakers, as many other Clubs are aware.

We have made every effort to encourage people to join us and also put articles in this magazine – all to no avail.

I would like to thank the Committee for their support and hard work, in particular Heather who has guided me as Chairman, Barbara Driver for arranging the enjoyable outings, and our faithful members. I would also like to thank Lorna Garrett for overseeing our Monthly Raffle.

Pat Castleman

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Margaret Harper came to talk to our WI about Sparklers Glass Jewellery Making.

Margaret spoke without notes but with a lot of passion and enthusiasm for her subject.

After trying many other crafts she settled on making glass jewellery which she came across on the internet and was immediately intrigued. Despite the initial cost of the Kiln and a self confessed ignorance about anything which required programming she set about teaching herself how to use the Kiln and how to convert glass into beautiful jewellery.

The special glass required comes in various colours and sizes. It can come in sheets, powdered, small pieces or like confetti. The glass is either cut to size before commencing or starts off as a sheet which is cut to shape after firing but in both cases the glass is layered with three or four pieces on top of each other and on the top layer smaller pieces of glass are glued in the pattern of choice.

One particular type of glass is more expensive than all the rest and this is called Dichroic glass which means that it glitters and changes colour depending on the light and is very pretty. This was incorporated in lots of the pieces on display.

The kiln is programmed depending on the results required.

At 540 deg. it looks unchanged but as it rises to 760 deg it becomes soft and then flattens out until the layers fuse into one and the added pieces of glass form an intricate picture.

The kiln has to cool slowly over night and Margaret is often tempted to get up in the small hours to see what her work has produced.

Each time it is a surprise and a revelation though occasionally it is not as she had envisaged and has to be reworked. Nothing is every wasted.

Each piece is unique as Margaret keeps no notes and is always trying something different.

Margaret keeps none of the profits of her work but gives it all to the Cancer Charity SURE and has so far given £1200.

RHYME Welcome to Rob & Sue Wydra who have a last managed to move into Fern 17th January Peter Lawrence will talk about STAMPS and discuss our own old Our October meeting was a “hands on” stamped envelopes which probably hold Pat Smith event in which Georgina taught us how to family memories.

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make fabric fobs or brooches which we could team with any of our clothes. With a little dexterity we managed to fold and then cut out fabric petals which we then gathered and stuck on to brooch pins.

Pretty fabric Georgina had brought gave us quite good decorations and the chat afterwards about haberdashery was extremely interesting.

Our ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER will be for members at the Rose and Crown in Longburton on 6th December .

THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS' UNION We enjoyed a Quiet evening recently in the Methodist Church in Yetminster with readings, music and silence. Sadly we have had to cancel our carol singing at The Old Vicarage this December and our AGM will be held on All are welcome that evening. If you would like to join or find out more about the Mothers' Union, please contact Margaret Shipman 872440. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

A classic 19th century rich baddie John Samuel Wanley Sawbridge ErleDrax was born 1800 John Sawbridge into a wealthy Kentish family. By the time of his death in 1887, his was a name for a bogeyman to frighten children. He had reputedly married for money, locked up his daughters and become a badtempered self-publicist.

How much of this was true was the question Luke Mouland, resident of Holnest, set out to discover.

In 1827 John married Jane Erle-Drax.

With an older brother, Richard, she theoretically would not inherit. However Richard had been declared a lunatic in 1822 and via trusts all the family wealth would pass to Jane. Richard died in 1828 and everything came to Jane. And just to re-enforce his own claim to the estate, the following year he took the name Erle-Drax.

1844 he moved to Charborough House, near Wareham, which he extended and improved – the well-known Stag Gate, the brick wall around the estate said to be the longest in the country at the time. He renovated and raised the tower in the grounds to 140ft – immortalized by Thomas Hardy in his Two on a Tower (see photo).

Luke tracked down an article in a Hereford Journal of 1853 which featured a story of his daughters, Maria and Sarah, being kept in seclusion at Charborough. And Sarah one day walking out of the grounds, down the road and into a carriage waiting in a secluded lay-by. She eloped with a Captain Plunkett Burton and married him.

All without Drax’s knowledge.

By co-incidence the next month Jane died.

The will had been so arranged that all went to the two sisters. Burton

via Sara inherited half the estate. Drax challenged this in the Court of Chancery.

He lost. He had to leave Charborough. All suggesting he had at best a “strange” relationship with his daughters.

A wealthy man in his own right he moved to Holnest, and extended and developed that estate. He filled Holnest Park with deer and buffalo, and imported exotic trees. He held back payments to suppliers and employees alike. He fell out with most of his clergymen across his estates. As a landlord and MP he believed it his right to instruct his tenants which way to vote!

He commissioned a 9ft bronze statue of himself and placed it on top of a 100ft column to survey his estates. He built a mausoleum for himself, larger than the adjoining chapel (see photo). Sadly for JWSS Erle-Drax his statue was melted down in the 1920s and his mausoleum was demolished in 1935. All that is left is a barely readable, lichen-covered slab in the Holnest churchyard. Sic transit……..

Next Meeting: 2.30pm Wednesday 8th February 2017 at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster: Diane Trenchard, ”DORSET WOMEN”.

New members always welcome. Just come along.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY The Victorian Garden The gentleman in the photograph opposite is Chris Smith from Pennard Plants who is holding what looks suspiciously like a specimen bottle but happily is not. The bunch of grapes sticking out of it is the clue. You’ll never guess, so I’ll tell you – it is a Victorian invention for keeping those grapes fresh and sweet for up to six months during the winter. Pour sugar water into a hole in the top, lay the bottle on its side, stick the grape stems in the bottlenecks and then just pick and peel one whenever you fancy.

Chris is an expert on all facets of Victorian gardening and his own company is based in the walled garden of East Pennard House in Somerset which he and his business partner restored after 25 years of neglect – a tale in itself!! Here he grows, develops and markets a wide range of heritage and heirloom vegetable and flower seeds and traditional cultivars of fruit. As he has won three gold medals at Chelsea since 2013 for his vintage gardens, we believed every word he said.

Did you know that when planting a fruit tree, the Victorian gardener would first bury old boots in the hole or even a dead horse - if there was one available – to act as a fertilizer?

That a couple of rounds from a shotgun, fired at the roots of a gooseberry bush, was a sure method of removing sawflies? And I won’t even mention how the poor old gardener’s boy had to warm up the soil in Spring!

It was a great evening in expert company.

Looking ahead to the 2017 SUMMER SHOW In response to requests from previous entrants here is a list of the subjects which will be in the photography section of the show next year so that you can bear them in mind when out and about with the camera. Looking forward to seeing some stunning photos next August! ● Reflections ● Trains, planes & automobiles ● Sunlight & shadows ● Celebration! ● A wintry scene ● A Dorset village scene ● Colour in a garden The first two classes will be open to all, and the remainder open to amateur photographers only. Full details of sizes and eligibility will be listed in our 2017 schedule.

NEXT MEETING… …. will be our CHRISTMAS PARTY on 13th December, where the usual fizz, feast and fun will be provided and maybe, if you are really lucky, the return of a popular game from two years ago! Doors open at 7pm and the meal will be served at 7.30pm. Dress: anything but wellies.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB Exploring the South Island of New Zealand The 2016-2017 Garden Club programme commenced on 7th November with an illustrated talk by the horticulturist and traveller Rosemary Legrand about her 2009 journey through New Zealand’s South Island.

Her travelogue focused on both plants and wildlife.

Specific gardens seen included ‘Woodend Gardens’, near Picton, English in its design with roses, clematis and herbs. In contrast, at the Botanical Gardens in Christchurch orchids

and tropical plants can be appreciated. Hybrid begonias were frequently used in the vibrant municipal planting schemes in park areas.

Wild plants seen were and

by Pohara Beach, chicory and

in the Kaikoura region and Lupins in abundance near Lake Pukaki in the Mackenzie Basin. A wide variety of fruit grows successfully on South Island; apples, pears, plums, cherries, citrus fruit and vines. Interestingly, roses are grown as companion plants with vines to monitor any impending mildew problems to which both are susceptible. In essence, Rosemary’s view was that New Zealand has, “A broad spectrum of plants – what we grow and more.”

Rosemary recommended specific coastal locations to view wildlife. Kaikoura is popular for whale watching trips and observing the Dusky species of dolphin. The remote Wharariki Beach on the north west coast is a nature reserve and home to fur seals and birds such as oyster catchers. The rare yellow-eyed penguin can be spotted near Dunedin as can sea lions at Victory Beach, although it is wise not to approach the latter! Finally, the truly unique Royal Albatross Centre can be visited at Waiwhakaheke Bay. For those who have already visited New Zealand the evening was an opportunity to remember their own travels and for others, perhaps, to be inspired to go.

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NOVEMBER 2016 At our November meeting Rob Curtis gave us a talk on the history of sanitation.

The earliest examples of advanced toilets were in India around 2,500 years ago, but there was nothing in this country until the Romans came and introduced communal toilets, which comprised of wooden boards with a line of holes cut in them positioned over a pit which was manually emptied when full!

Hygiene among the general population did not improve greatly for the next 1,000 years. Even the aristocracy simply had a hole in their castle walls which discharged directly into the moat.

The first flushing toilet was invented in 1596, but did not become popular. Two hundred years passed before it was reinvented in 1775 and included a ‘U’ bend in the pipework.

Public loos were first built in 1852 and modern sewers and collecting systems were also constructed. This meant that rivers became much cleaner and water borne diseases became much less prevalent.

OUR NEXT MEETINGS ARE: Tuesday 6th December CANDLE AUCTIONS – Gordon Morris Competition Night Tuesday 3rd January SIX WELSH CATHEDRALS FUND RAISING TOUR - Revd. Richard Kirlew New members always welcome Graham Sargent

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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

3pm (until Oct) 3.15 pm-4.05pm

Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew's Primary School

Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term)

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5pm summer only

Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet

5pm summer only

Church Farm, Hermitage

Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term)

6-7pm 6-7pm

Leigh Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster

Scouts (in term)

7-9pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Beginners yoga

7pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

7-10pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

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

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Table Tennis

9.30-12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

3pm

Yetminster Sports Club

3pm 10.15 am

Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Every Thur Advanced Pilates Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

Every Fri

1.10 - 2.10pm

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

Croquet Club

(May - Oct)

Every Sat

Croquet Irish Dancers

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only

Chetnole Playing Fields

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VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS REGULAR

…Events & Activities 1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1st Tue

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30 - 10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Tuesday Club

2.30 - 4pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

Sue Footner 873610

2nd Tues

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

3rd Tues

Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group

7.30pm

Gable Court

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15 - 3pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes

10 - 12noon

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11am

tba

Yetminster Senior Citizens

3pm

The Meadens

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

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

2nd Wed/alt mth

Police Community Support 7.30pm

St. Andrew's Primary School

10.20-10.40am

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

10.50-11.20am

Stonyacres, Yetminster

12.10-12.30pm

Shearstones, Yetminster

1.35-2pm

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

2.10-2.30pm

Church Lane, Hermitage

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

6.30 - 8pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

Last Thurs

7.30pm

White Hart

[not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC

By Church, Yetminster

Wed/f/night Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

Friary Shop

Yetminster Fair Association

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Planning Applications BATCOMBE Nil CHETNOLE WD/D/16/002276 01/11/2016 BLOOMFIELDS, BATCOME LANE - Erect single-storey side extension (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/002218 20/10/2016 1 GROVE COTTAGES, MILL LANE - Change approved glazed roof with a slate roof with conservation roof lights (Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/16/002170 18/10/2016 OSMUND HOUSE, BATCOME LAND - Erect single-storey extension to the side and rear of the existing property and the removal of some of the existing ground floor walls to create an open-plan living space. (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/001709 08/08/2016 1 GROVE COTTAGES, MILL LANE - Variation of condition no.1 of planning approval 1/D/12/000527 - to allow alterations to elevation material finishes (Variation of condition).

Under consideration.

WD/D/16/000759 07/07/2016 THE OLD FORGE COTTAGE, MILL LANE - Refurbishment; WD/D/16/000760 partial demolition and two storey extension (Full & Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/15/001532 12/06/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD – Application to revoke Section 106 Agreement dated 18.3.1981 (Modification and Discharge of Planning O).

Under Consideration.

HERMITAGE & HILFIELD WD/D/16/01770 24/08/2016 YEW TREE HOUSE, HERMITAGE LANE - Demolition of existing cottage and outbuildings, relocation of one existing long shed and construction of a new replacement dwelling. (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/01296 17/06/2015 BLACKBERRY FARM, HARTLEY STREET, HERMITAGE Amendement to planning permission reference WD/D/14/002092.

Alterations to the triple garage by enclosure of staircase and woodstone under main roof. Additional roof height. Rotation of site to obscure clar port entrance from road, Rain water gutters and downpipes (Non-material Amendment). Approved 1 Nov 16.

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

LEIGH WD/D/16/002063 20/10/2016 BROOKFIELD FARM, BATCOME ROAD - Convert Barn to Dwelling (Change of Use). No decision.

WD/D/16/002064 11/10/2016 GREENHAM HOUSE, SHERBORNE ROAD - Change of use of 1/3 of agricultural field to lawn & 2/3 to an orchard. Create access from the road. (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/002073 28/09/2016 LOWER TOTNELL FARM, TOTNELL - Request for WD/D/16/002074 confirmation of compliance of conditions 1 & 2 of planning 1/D/12/001388 (Compliance with Conditions) and conditions 1, 2, 3 & 4 of planning approval reference 1/D/13/000791 Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

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PLANNING

November 2016 WD/D/16/001917 14/09/2016 MEADOW VIEW, CHETNOLE ROAD - Demolish existing garage and sheds and erect new detached garage (Full).

Approved 27 Oct 16.

WD/D/16/001534 15/07/2016 DRUMMERS FARM, BATCOMBE ROAD - Extend the existing slurry store with an earth banked lagoon (Full).

Approved 20 Sep 16.

MELBURY BUBB WD/D/16/002143 14/10/2016 WOOLCOMBE FARM, WOOLCOMBE FARM ACCESS ROAD - Upgrade of existing telecommunications installation (Telecommunications). No Decision.

WD/D/16/001001 12/05/2016 MELBURRY BUBB HOUSE, BUBB LANE - Erect Car Port and First Floor Bedroom (Full). Approved 14 Oct 16 RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/16/002390 08/11/2016 CHURCH FARM COTTAGE, RYME ROAD - Erect kitchen extension, replace flat roof over utility back hall. Construct raised terrace area. (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/001863 25/08/2016 FRANKHAM FARM, FRANKHAM LANE, Erect Agricultural Building (Full). Approved 20 Oct 16.

YETMINSTER WD/CA/16/00411 28/10/2016 SUSSEX HOUSE FARM, BRISTER END – 1 No Cherry – Fell. No Decision.

WD/D/16/002176 24/10/2016 BOYLES OLD SCHOOL, HIGH STREET - Amendment to planning permission reference 1/D/09/000888 - Amendments to Unit 2 only (Non-material Amendment). No Decision.

WD/D/16/002194 19/10/2016 THE OLD LIBRARY, CHURCH STREET - Replace 3no. windows to front elevation (Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/16/001825 07/10/2016 FOLLY FIELDS FARM, THORNFORD ROAD - Erect a permanent rural worker's dwelling, an Agricultural Building and Lean-to, together with a feed Silo and internal access track (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/001346 22/06/2016 LAND AT CROSS FARM, HIGH STREET - Conversion and WD/D/16/001347 alterations to existing redundant farm barn to form 1 1/2 storey dwelling for holiday let use ancillary with Cross Farm. (Full & Listed Building Consent). Approved 24 Oct 16.

WD/D/16/000452 18/05/2016 LAND AT DOWNS LANE - Straw bale eco-house and associated works (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/002214 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 pre-commencement conditions on Listed Building Consent WD/D/14/000548 (retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

WD/D/15/002655 30/10/2015 LAND TO THE NORTH OF RYME ROAD - Outline Application for the erection of 98 dwellings (Outline). No Decision.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 8th December 2016, meetings start 1.00pm in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.

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411

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46

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31

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Westcountry Electrics

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