308 September 2018

WRIGGLE VALLEY MAGAZINE

NO. 308 SEPTEMBER 2018

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FUNERAL SERVICES

MarkArk Old School Gallery Steve's Clocks

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Brister & Son Grassby Funeral Services AJ Wakely & Sons

Station Emporium

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GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE

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BED & BREAKFAST

Bailey Ridge Plants

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Chetnole Inn 28 Hound House, Yetminster 64 Tarks Hill View, Yetminster 15 CARE AT HOME & CARE HOMES Bay Tree Cleaning & Home Support 35 Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh BACK PAGE

Dennis & Wade, Tree Surgery Digger Hire, Yetminster Dorset Stabling Buildings Dry Stone Walling & Paving Express Equipment Centre Butler & Frost Master Thatcher Garden Maintenance & Pruning KDS Garden Machinery Repair Knighton Countryside Mgmt Komit Kompost Logs & Wood Working - Simon The Log Man Logs - Malcolm Dunning M&S Welding Malcolm Dunning gardening Paul Hambidge Contractors Queen Thorne Landscapes Perrett Fencing Ltd Pestwright & Mole Catcher SCR Tree Care Wriggle Valley Fencing Tree Surgery (Westree)

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CARS & VANS, HIRING & SERVICING

Addison Motors, Leigh Autotech Garage Services Brotherwood Automobility NS Autos, Dorchester Rd West Country Cars Yetminster Motor Co.

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CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd i Sweep, & video inspections Steve White COMPUTERS, MARKETING & IT Core Technology DMDH Computers PDC Computing Professional Website Designer

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EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery Leweston School Lower Covey Montessori Nursery Maths Tuition Emma Harris

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

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FINANCIAL SERVICES 4 Shires Asset Management

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FOOD, DRINK & CATERING The Flying Pig Jenny’s Kitchen

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Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café SPAR, Stores & P.O., Yetminster Chrissie’s Kitchen

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HEALTH & WELL BEING

ADVERTISER Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing JJP Plumbing M Harris Builder AR Hillier, Building Maintenance Steve Jones Carpentry & Joinery Knott Roofing Lawrence Electricals Neal Electrical Services Phelps Heating Solutions Sellick & Saxton Spearbuild Steve Mumford General Builder BA Wallbridge Plumb. & Heat.

Wayne Timmins Decorator WHY DIY - Matt Westcountry Electrics Wriggle Valley Windows & Doors

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HOME, OFFICE & INTERIORS Steve Bane fabrics Country Office Furniture Daisy May China Hire Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmey Carpets Upstairs Downstairs West Country Tiling

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LEGAL SERVICES Porter Dodson Solicitors

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PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Smart Dogs of Yetminster

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Abbey Hearing Clinic Microsuction Acupuncture Beauty Barn Just Yoga - Reiki, Kunda Phoenix Physique Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy Robert Frith, Optometrists Wriggly Feet, Foot Health Practioner Yetminster Health Centre Flu clinics Yoga Tai Chi Workshop HOME - BUILD & MAINTENANCE AD Renovations ATW Construction & Build Bay Tree Cleaning J Bennett Joinery Blooming Hill Services - Heating Ian Crossland, Property Maint.

Complete Property Maintenance Dorset Plasterers

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Chetnole Inn The White Hart

Cerne Abbas taxi Heart Of Wessex Railway

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Elite Window Cleaning Fournier Ltd

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Wriggle Valley Cars

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Lymington Drone Photography

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POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster

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PRINTERS Remous, Milborne Port

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PROPERTY & HOLIDAY LETS Holiday Home, SW France Mallows Cottage Stockwood Lettings

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PUBLIC HOUSES & FOOD 28 42

SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Yetminster Sports’ Club

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EDITOR’S MUSINGS… Welcome to September’s bumper magazine, full of photos of all the fun that was enjoyed over the summer; I especially love our cover photo of a truly local and beautiful wedding. Thank you to everyone for the photos that were sent in, especially those who took the time to ensure that their photos were good quality. Unfortunately a fuzzy photo does not reproduce very well.

This Autumn may be the perfect time to join one of the many clubs and activities offered in the Wriggle Valley.

Have a look on p 84 for something that might tickle your fancy; the clubs always welcome new members.

It is also that time when we are thankful to our farmers for all they produce; they have had a hard time this year with the lack of rain. Join in with your local village’s Harvest Festival either this month or next.

Enjoy September.

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ince the June issue of WVM, Batcombe has held its popular and annual Cream Teas in the restful peace of Hilfield Friary. As if to test the resolve of the village organisers, the weather, days before and after were lovely, but very gloomy on that Fathers’ Day. Nevertheless many people turned up to treat themselves and socialise, and the record takings for St Mary’s Church even exceeded the previous two years. Thanks are given to all the Batcombers who put all the work into this very busy day for the village.

Batcombe Church and its grounds are always well looked after by its villagers, and here are some of them (photo below) enjoying welcome refreshments after the most recent batch of work.

At the well-attended Pets’ Service on the 29th July, past winners of the Batcombe Church Lottery were confirmed.

THE B WORD No, it’s not the one that is tearing the country apart at the moment, it is in fact Broadband, or superfast fibre to be precise.

The UK is currently down at 35th in the international broadband speed table, so it was with great excitement when a new fibre cabinet appeared in the middle of the

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BATCOMBE CHURCH LOTTERY MAY: 1st No 47 – Paul Whetstone 2nd No. 30 – Alfie Isles 3rd No. 52 – Harry Straughan JUNE: 1st No. 23 – Simon Gibbs 2nd No. 24 – Bridget & Derek Gordge 3rd No. 40 – Louisa Macpherson JULY: 1st No. 3 – Dawn & Malcolm Andrews; 2nd No. 56 – Thomas Straughan 3rd No. 35 - Jean Lilly village last year. Eventually about half of the houses gained very fast speeds but the other half did not. Despite many interchanges with Openreach and the Dorset County Council the upshot is basically ‘bad luck, but no solution in sight’.

The Consumers Association is now on the case so hope springs eternal.

COUNTRYSIDE No doubt the crazy weather year will be mentioned by others in the WVM, but it’s strange to reflect upon the violent contrasts of waterlogged ground months ago, followed by concrete-like conditions causing great concern for livestock and wildlife.

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11am 29th September Followed by 12.15pm BRING & SHARE LUNCH kindly hosted by Susie & Andrew Graham at Batcombe Hill House.

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ongratulations to Sophie James and Tom Rabbetts on their wedding at St Peter’s church on Saturday 11th August. We hope they had a wonderful day and wish them many years of happiness.

Congratulations also to John Head on receiving this year’s Sybil Howard award at the flower show for his services to the community here We say a fond farewell to two families this month: the Pyke family who left Chetnole House in late August and to Shirley and Ken Madgwick who will be moving to Surrey very shortly after many years here in Chetnole. We wish them both lots of luck and happiness in their new homes.

Talking of the flower show, many of us witnessed the meteorological

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phenomenon of a dust devil whirlwind whip up from nowhere and rapidly blitz its path through the field, taking gazebos and stalls with it. It was a scary thing to witness and a miracle there were no serious injuries, such was its force. They occur in hot, still weather conditions when a swirl of hot air rises and spins, gathering speed and lifting items up into its vortex. The incident even made the Dorset Echo’s pages, such was its bizarreness and it has remained a talking point in Chetnole. Well done to the flower show committee who quickly took control of the situation and, because we are tough Brits, we soon composed ourselves and carried on with the flower show which went on to be the feel-good, family fun occasion it has always been.

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Saturday 15th September JUNIOR BOULES COMPETITION 10am SATURDAY 10th November for an WW1 EVENING PERFORMANCE: Chetnole commemorates the end of World War One. Details to follow in next issue.

JUNIOR BOULES COMPETITION SATURDAY 15th SEPTEMBER at CHETNOLE PLAYING FIELD at 10am Open to all children between 5 & 15 years.

No Entry fee. Equipment provided.

No experience necessary. Prizes.

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ST PETER’S CHURCH STALL St. Peter's Church, Chetnole, had an interesting stall at the Fête and Flower Show on 4th Augush, with a great display of wedding photos, detailed models of the church and Salisbury Cathedral on view, a quiz sheet, information leaflets, beautiful tapestry kneelers etc.

There was also a model of a chapel made of matches in one of HM Prisons and given to the church by the Home of St. Francis. Richard Charrington organised a 'guess the number of matches' competition - the children’s winner was Lucy from Chepstow (staying in Chetnole on a family holiday) and the adult winner was Hilary Brocklehurst from Batcombe.

Richard had his bicycles there too, as a display promoting Dorset Ride + Stride, which is a great event that supports our historic churches - please do sponsor him in September (his sponsorship form is in the church porch), and consider cycling or walking around some of the local villages yourselves too (information on the front church notice board).

Thank you to all who stopped by on the day! If you have a photo we could add to the wedding display, just contact our churchwarden Stephanie Fripp. And if you missed seeing the stall and would like to look at any of the things that were on show, please just pop into the church - it is open every day.

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We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto, we’re in Chetnole! This year’s Fete and Flower Show was an extraordinary event, as during the afternoon a mini-tornado ripped through one side of the field and sent gazebos 40 feet into the air, upended tables and tombola bottles and much more. Then, when it all went quiet and it was established that no-one was seriously injured, in the best British fashion everyone righted the tables, collected the traders’ wares (some from as far afield as the Playing Field and well beyond) and calmly carried on. Ken Greene of Abbey 104 got straight back on the mic and encouraged the Fancy Dress Parade to gather in the ring. The Show must go on!

Thanks go to everyone who helped before, during and after the day. Thank you to all the stall holders who carried on regardless, and to those who came and supported the event. The Fete and Flower Show is a

wonderful community event, brought to the community by the community, and wouldn’t happen without people’s generosity with their time and money.

Special thanks go to Ed and Catharine Pyke for the use of the field; to John Sanford for both handing out the Flower Show prizes and navigating the tricky role of judging the Fancy Dress Parade; to Word Gets Out for keeping us entertained all day; to the Choir for singing their hearts out; and to Ken Greene for handling the whole day so magnificently. Jackie Boulter The profits from the Show will go to local charities and organisations. The committee welcomes contact from anyone who would like their request for a donation to be considered. Please get in touch with Jackie Boulter (Chair) on boulterjs@yahoo.co.uk or Angela Orton (Treasurer) angelaorton123@btinternet.com.

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VPA CUP ( most points in show) Ruth Sanford RESIDENT’S CUP (highest points, veg and fruit, Chetnole resident) Imogen Davenport CHRISTOPHER GOODBODY MEMORIAL TROPHY (best veg/fruit, Chetnole) Imogen Davenport SANFORD CUP (highest points, veg and fruit) Gwen Adair JOANNA RICE MEMORIAL PLATE (best mixed herbs) Mary Prodger CHILDREN’S SHIELD (highest points, Children’s classes) Imogen Andrewartha CHILDREN’S CUP (best exhibit, Children’s classes) Martha Murphy CHETNOLE CUP (highest points, flowers) Christine Blunn WI CUP (runner up, flowers) Gwen Adair PENNY DIBBEN AWARD (best sweetpea) Christine Blunn HORSEY CUP (best rose) Tony Jones FLORAL ART CUP (highest points, arranged flowers) Lyn Darley WI DOMESTIC CUP (highest points, domestic) Ruth Sanford CHALLENGE (battenburg) Christine Blunn BOB DIBBEN MEMORIAL MEN’S CHALLENGE (cheese straws) Joe Andrewartha CHILDREN’S CHALLENGE (gingerbread men) Chloe Foy HANDICRAFT CUP (highest points, handicrafts) Sarah Turner/Ruth Sanford JEAN O’NEAL CUP (best exhibit, handicrafts) Sarah Turner CHETNOLE INN CUP (best amateur painting) Rosemary Burden HENRY GISBORNE CUP (best photograph) Will Henry GORDON HEAVEN TROPHY (Family gaining most points) Murphy Family

On a bright sunny evening in June many locals gathered outside the Chetnole Inn to say a fond farewell to Micky our caring and loyal postman. After 20 years plus of local service he has served us well beyond his duty but always with a smiling face. It was lovely to have his wife with us as well who has also retired from her job in Sherborne and we wish them both well. Thank you to all who gave so generously to Micky’s parting gift and a big thank you to the Chetnole Inn for providing lovely eats.

Ruth Sanford

THANKS TO VOTERS I was surprised and rendered speechless (does not happen very often) by being awarded the Sybil Howard Community Service Award at the Chetnole Fete and Flower Show on 4th August. I should have thanked, at that time, all those who voted for me, so I take this opportunity to do so now. There are many other residents of Chetnole deserving of this honour - Chetnole is the sort of village in which it is very natural to be community-minded. I am glad I live here. Thank you.

John Head THANKS FOR HELPING My stall was one of those affected by the freak wind incident at Chetnole Flower Show. People were so kind and helpful in the aftermath and I would like to send my thanks to them for either helping me at the show or returning my stock from various parts of the village where it was eventually found. I am just relieved that nobody was seriously hurt. If anybody happens to find any further items of my stock (sun hats) I can be reached on 01935 872484.

Thank you again Georgina Williams

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The 13th GREASY SPOON CAFE and CHRISTMAS FAYRE in aid of Save the Children Chetnole Village Hall on Saturday 27th October 10am to 12 noon Breakfast in a Bun Save the Children cards Bring and Buy Produce and Delicatessen Hand made Gifts Tea and Coffee

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THE SUMMER BALL AUGUST 10th 2018 The rain stopped and a blue sky welcomed us to the Hermitage Summer Ball 2018. 220 guests had a wonderful night chatting, dancing and enjoying their food.

All the chairs were numbered and three lucky numbers each won a Magnum of Champagne. Two bottles were drunk (cheers) and the the third was raffled raising £110 (thank you) Malcolm the Magician amazed us with his tricks

The ‘Heads and Tails’ winner receives £100 from the Village Green Chairman, Anthony Mayo.

The Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance received a cheque for £1000

Dancing to a laser display and music from The Replicas

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SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST. On Saturday night we welcomed the Young Farmers’ Club. 250 YFC members took over the marquee and held a spectacular night.

It is worth mentioning that they kept the bar volunteers working their socks off for the whole night. At the time of writing the money they raised in not known but it will, no doubt, be a record.

Sunday 12th AUGUST The Village Lunch was attended by 82 villagers from Hermitage, Holnest and Hilfield.

The lunch was enjoyed by everybody and nobody left hungry! Excellent food and a really good mix of people and ages.

Sadly, the rain meant the tractor ride was cancelled but nobody seemed to mind as it was such fun anyway.

It was also Ann Osmond’s Birthday.

21 again, she has been a centre of support for the village and is a Village Green Committee member.

Happy Birthday Ann and thank you.

A big thank you is due to Jan Pescott for arranging the lunch on behalf of the Village Hall. Jan, you put so much effort into organizing, cooking and running the show. We are grateful.

Right at the very end we had music and singing The whole village thanks the Village Green and the Village Hall committees for their work and organisation making the weekend a success.

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HERMITAGE cont’d HARVEST FESTIVAL Our Harvest Festival will be held on Sunday 7th October at 6.30pm.

Everyone is very welcome and there will be soup and sausages served in the church afterwards. Please bring any donations of fruit and vegetables to the church. Any money raised will be for our church funds.

We look forward to seeing you.

RIDE + STRIDE SATURDAY 8th September Would anyone like to take part in the annual Ride and Stride in aid of Dorset Historic Churches Trust. Cycle, walk or ride to as many churches as you like and raise money for the upkeep of our local churches.

For more information see the village notice board or ring Liz Cozens 01963210392 SUNDAY ROAST LUNCH Hermitage Village Hall will be holding a Sunday Lunch, roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and all the trimmings, followed by bread and butter pudding and cheese and biscuits on the 23rd September. The event will start at 12.30pm and sit down for lunch at 1pm. The cost is £12.50/head. There are just a few places left so if you would like to join us please email Dave Whiteoak (cdwhiteoak@hotmail.com).

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6.30pm, 7th October Followed by SOUP & SAUSAGE ROLLS In the church ALL WELCOME BINGO 13th Oct & 1st Dec Two Bingo evenings will be held before the end of the year on the 13th October and 1st December starting at 7.30.

COFFEE MORNINGS – There are going to be two coffee mornings before the end of the year. A Macmillan Coffee morning on the 28th September from 10.30 am until 12.00 and a Christmas coffee morning on the 6th December from 10.30am until 12 noon.

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he Leigh Flower Show on 11th August was a feast for the eyes as usual, although the number of entries was down on previous years. Do look at the accompanying photos to inspire you to compete next year.

If anyone is interested in joining the committee to bring fresh ideas to forthcoming shows please phone Brian Read 01935 872356 or Karen Hardy 01935 873994/ kh1965@btinternet.com If you would like to cycle (or ride a horse) around some of our local historic churches and raise money for Dorset Churches there is a sponsored bike ride “RIDE AND STRIDE” on Saturday 8th

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LUNCH CLUB Leigh Village Hall

12.30 Tuesday 18th September bookings by 11th September

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September starting at Leigh Church at around 9.am. Contact Alaistair Cumming for more details: 01935 872401 (or email below).

The Leigh Village Hall We would like to encourage more people to attend the LEIGH VILLAGE HALL AGM. In the past two or three years, in spite of advertising the event, no more than couple of villagers have attended.

Remember that if you visit the hall or enjoy coming to its many entertaining and informative events that you might like to contribute to the discussions and meetings concerning the running of the Hall. Come along to the next AGM which is on Monday 8th October 2018 at 7,00pm? It’s our village and our chance to see how the committee runs our Hall and its finances.

FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER (AND EARLY OCTOBER): Sunday 2nd September CAR BOOT SALE in aid of the Church, Leigh Village Hall, 9am – 12 noon Saturday 8th September “RIDE AND STRIDE” – Sponsored Bike Ride in aid of Dorset Historic Churches Trust – Contact Alaistair Cumming: alaistairc@hotmail.com Saturday 8th September “PIMM’S IN THE PEWS” – Leigh Church, 7.30pm Wednesday 26th September WOODLAND WEDNESDAY – Pogle’s Wood, 12 noon – 3pm (see Pogle’s Wood article) Friday 28th September COFFEE MORNING – The Old Vicarage, Leigh (in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support) – time to be advised

7.30pm Monday 24th September Lily James, Tom Courtenay, Penelope Wilton star in

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LEIGH CANDLE AUCTION Approximately thirty people attended this year's auction on the 20th June.

The lack of fish and chips (oh, Chippy, wherefore art thou?) did not detract from the foody aspect of the evening due to the sterling efforts of Michelle Read, Sue Fudge and Di Morris, who provided hot dogs galore. In the drinks department Julian and Liz Turnbull provided their usual "high end" service, dispensing wine and beer with all the aplomb of professional bar staff.

Thanks to the combined efforts of the hospitality team, £55 was added to the £400 raised by the auctions for Beer Mill Mead (£210) and Alton Mead (£190). Malcolm Wills made the winning bid for Beer Mill just before the candle finally died after 19', and 26 bids, during which the tension mounted as the candle nearly expired before self-resurrecting several times. The excitement was palpable.

Alton Mead was retained for the second year

by Sam Vincent after ten bids and 7' (the candle died a sudden death). Charles Read and Graham Fudge also bid, but were defeated by the vagaries of the candles. It's worth noting, incidentally, the similarity between the candle auction and some online "random close" auction platforms - nothing new under the sun!

All in all, an enjoyable evening, and a good outcome for good causes and those in need in Leigh. As I'm sure most readers know, the purpose of the auction is, primarily, to raise money for, in the words of the Charity Commission, "... relieving generally or individually persons resident in the Parish of Leigh who are in conditions of need, hardship or distress ...". Therefore, given that times are difficult for some people, as evidenced by the fact that Sherborne has a food bank, please, if you know of anyone in need, let me, or any of my fellow Trustees, Sue Fudge, Michelle Read, Les Wallis, Dennis Fudge, know (in confidence, of course) Gordon Morris Chairman, Leigh Parish Lands Trust

CHETNOLE & LEIGH GARDEN CLUB OPEN GARDENS in Leigh 9th June.

Many thanks to everyone who opened their gardens, helped with teas or visited the gardens.

We raised over £1000 with more than 180 people admiring the nine beautiful gardens. Almost two thirds of these were visitors to the area, some even from overseas, and it was lovely to welcome so many people to our beautiful villages.

We are again planning to support Future Roots this year and it was great to have them with us for the afternoon.

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T On Saturday 28th July 2018 family and friends from near and far joined together to celebrate the marriage of our daughter Amy Goodfellow from Leigh and Steven Parker, from Melbury Bubb, at St Andrew's Church, Leigh. The service was bright and lively with bells, musicians and singers. Special thanks go to Jo, Anne and Tony for their involvement. The reception was held at Higher Woolcombe Farm where the festivities continued into the early hours of Sunday!

The happy couple would like to extend their thanks to all those who worked so hard before and during the day to make it such a special occasion.

SEPTEMBER NEWS After a brilliantly busy summer we will be having a bit of a break in September.

Thank you to all the people of all ages who have come to join us and to all our trusty helpers who have donated their time and things to making the place work. You are all wonderful and cheerfully enable me to have the best job in the world!

We hope to be starting work on our classroom this Autumn so please keep an eye on our Facebook page for details of how you can be involved in this exciting project.

WOODLAND WEDNESDAY - There will be the usual monthly session on 26th September and a half term session on 24th October. The sessions are for accompanied pre-school children and run from 12 noon till 3pm. Primary age children are welcome during school holidays. £5 per child Bring a picnic lunch, tea coffee etc. available.

OCTOBER HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUB 22nd - 25th October 10am-3pm. For unaccompanied children £15 per child or £7.50 for a half day. Email or send Facebook message to book a place. Please let me know as soon as you can so I can make sure we have enough adult helpers.

PARTIES – It’s not too late to book a beautiful Autumn party – whatever age you are! Please email with any enquiries.

Philippa Toulson

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH We have sadly had two funerals this past month of Alan Hill and Buck Baillie both stalwart members of our church and judging by the number who attended both their funerals, they will be sadly missed.

On a happier note we had the wedding of Amy Goodfellow and Steven Parker- a very joyous service and the rain kindly held off until after the service. We wish them both every happiness in the future.

Our September coffee morning is on Tuesday 4th September and we are having a Community Spirit Sunday service on 16th September at 10.15am when Harvest will be celebrated followed by a

lunch of cottage pies (meat & veggie) and fruit pies. If you would like to come to the lunch please contact Eddie.

There is also another PIMMS IN THE PEWS (see separate advert) at 7.30pm in St Andrew's Church on Saturday 8th September following the RIDE & STRIDE in aid of the Dorset Historic Churches Trust.

PS If you receive your magazine before Sunday 2ⁿd September, don't forget to come to the CAR BOOT SALE from 9-12am.

Bacon butties and refreshments will be served. Open 8am for Sellers, 9am for Buyers. See separate box advert.

Anne Reason and Eddie Upton Churchwardens

PIMM’S IN THE PEWS INNOMINATA CONSORT 8th September St Andrew’s Church Given what the group says in its publicity, our next Pimm’s in the Pews concert looks bound to be full of delights and surprises.

They say: “The Innominata Consort has built up a reputation for concert programmes as distinctive and unusual as the group itself.

“Although we all come from different musical backgrounds, what brought us together in the first place was an interest in the recorder, in all its many manifestations, from the booming contrabass to the tiny garklein. Since we do not specialise in any particular period or style, items on our programme are just as likely to include a Medieval cantiga played on a gemshorn or a Renaissance bransle played on krummhorns as they are to include baroque sonatas. Similarly, we enjoy the challenge of exploring music not often tackled by other recorder groups; this might mean anything from accompanying historical dancers or playing Scottish laments to performing opera or swinging along to Glenn Miller.”

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LEIGH CHURCH OPEN WEEKEND IN July was a huge success and we were not only blessed by the weather but lots of folk came to share in the brunch on the Saturday, the very fascinating interview of three generations of farmers, the delicious cream teas and cakes (thank you to Sue Fudge for organising the cream teas!).

On the Sunday morning we held an outdoor service led by the Rev’d Richard Kirlew to celebrate Rural Farm Sunday. We were pleased to be able to donate half the collection £91 to the charity "GERMINATE". So many people worked so hard to bring this weekend together but special thanks to Eddie and Philippa for all their hard work and vision. It was thrilling to see nearly 100 folk "Clipping the Church" on the Saturday afternoon. After church on the Sunday, Luke Mouland gave a fascinating talk on "Plotted, pieced and ploughed: A short history of Leigh" and we hope that he will come again in February next year and give us a similar talk in Leigh Village Hall, so more can hear him.

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13th Leigh FOOD FAIR & VINTAGE CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY Wow what a day! It just seemed to go on and on, with people still coming in at 3pm and later, which is unprecedented.

The weather obviously played a big part, and thank goodness we beat the beach!!!!

The Stallholders played their part in a lovely atmosphere, and displayed their mouth-watering products with good humour.

There were over 100 beautiful cars and bikes on display – they just kept appearing. They certainly complemented the food and gave the men some eye candy, even if it was in the shape of a vehicle!!!!

To everyone in the village who helped by taking entrance money, the raffle, the bar, car parking etc., as I have said to you individually I cannot thank you enough for supporting me. Last, but certainly not least, my husband!! As I say every year, I could not do it without him. His road signs are second to none and the bar he runs is notorious!!!!! Apart from that he puts up with me!

The total for this year is £4256.22, which is way up on last year, and the best ever. Oh dear, I suppose that means I will have to keep going!!!

The proceeds will be split between The Hub in Yeovil (which supports young adults with learning difficulties), Leigh Village Hall, St Andrew’s Church, PTFA St Andrew’s CE Primary School Yetminster and Lower Covey Nursery who very kindly stepped in at the last moment to organise the Children’s Activities.

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LEIGH FLOWER SHOW On Saturday 11th August Leigh held their 82nd Flower Show which included flowers vegetables and fruit, all of which were of a very high standard in view of the recent exceptional weather. The Show also includes cookery, photography, art and handicrafts.

There is also a section for children to enter. There are sections for local residents and open classes.

Visitors were able to enjoy an afternoon tea after viewing the many exhibits.

The committee wish to thank all those who attended the Flower Show, also all who entered their exhibit and helped on the day. The standard was exceptionally good in view of the difficult season.

If anyone is interested in joining the committee please contact Brian Read on 872356.

Margaret Read

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NEWS FROM THE OLD VICARAGE It’s been a busy month this month. We have had our summerhouse transformed by pupils from the Gryphon School with a lovely beach theme. They have worked extremely hard and we have some lovely pictures and hand crafted items which the residents absolutely love.

We have won the Best Pet Friendly Care Home 2018 award which we are thrilled about.

We are holding a COFFEE MORNING on 28th September in aid of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT. Keep an eye open for posters closer to the date.

We also celebrated Louise Turner, our Registered Manager, being with the home for 20 years!

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Alan Hill and family moved to Leigh in October 1966.

He became thoroughly immersed in village life, enjoying the local drama group, annual flower show and other village

activities.

He served on the Parish Council for a number of years and was a school governor at both Leigh and Yetminster primary schools. He had a major role in the construction of the swimming pool at Yetminster which was recognised by an invitation to a

garden party at Buckingham Palace.

Sadly, the swimming pool is now to close due to lack of funding unless a rescue plan can be implemented.

He loved gardening and outdoor life in general, usually accompanied by a dog. In later years, he was an enthusiastic member of the Leighers, enjoying the camaraderie and outings.

In October 2014 his health began to deteriorate and downsizing to Droveside became necessary. He passed away peacefully on 6 July 2018 at Yeovil Hospital.

Tessa and the family would like to thank all those who sent cards and messages of condolence which were much appreciated. Their thanks also extend to those who so generously supported his chosen charities.

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Our thoughts are with Gerald & Rachel Clarkson; hope Gerald makes good progress in hospital. Good Luck to Sue Footner too for a good & quick recovery from her knee operation.

Many thanks to everyone that has donated to our textile recycling; keep it coming it is much appreciated.

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HAT A SUMMER it has been.

Lawns baked to a straw colour.

Flowers, fruit and vegetables all struggling. A glut of courgettes and tomatoes but beans and beetroot hard and shrivelled. All the pundits now recommend we turn our gardens over to Mediterranean plants growing on dry, well-drained soils. But before embarking on that project just bear in mind the hot summer of 1976 when similar advice was given. There was a “Minister for Drought” who very quickly became “Minister for Floods”. And a year or so later was appointed “Minister for Snow”. “Make haste slowly”, as the Roman emperor might advise.

CRIMEWATCH WARNING. At Coffee ‘n’ Cake Angela told us of how her car was broken into and her handbag with phone, money and credit cards stolen, while visiting a quiet country church in Oxfordshire. Backed up by our PCSO she gave out two warnings:

1/ thieves typically operate at these sorts of locations and especially at car parks for beauty spots. They watch for you leaving your car and knowing you will be gone for some time help themselves to your valuables. So lock things away and out of sight in your boot.

2/ Check your insurance cover, most insurance companies will not cover a loss from your car unless you have secured your property in the boot – under a seat will not do.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: The Open Day at St. Andrew’s had a good turn out.

The feedback was very positive and informative. If you want to view the panels again or browse the detailed environmental reports, all are available at yrinp.net. Meanwhile there have been some changes in the composition of the Steering Group. John Greenwood has agreed to take over as Chair, while David Torrance takes up the role of Secretary.

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GOOD NEWS AT THE JUBILEE HALL. The redecoration is now complete and club sessions resumed 15th August. The Hall is now looking very smart and fresh. With the new lighting system in place also, we have now the best Hall we could possibly have. Attendances had been somewhat low over the summer but hopes are high for a return in the autumn and seeing the Hall busy and buzzing once more.

POTATOGATE. Jiggery-pokery at the Summer Show? “Something rotten in the….” grow your potato in a bag competition?

Sources have suggested that one competitor grew their potato in the ground and then transferred it to their bag, but this was to be overlooked. Sources also hinted at a family connection. Fortunately the offending vegetable was not presented but isn’t this still a serious case of nepotatism?

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We warmly welcome New Team Vicar, Reverend George Moody with Alison and their four children, and wish them many happy years here living at the Rectory in Yetminster. George will be licensed at St Mary's Church, Bradford Abbas, , after which he will take up his duties as Team Vicar. Like Tony Gilbert, John Summers and Richard Kirlew, George will be taking services across the Benefice.

The next will be held on in the Trim Room. These are open meetings, and visitors can listen but may not take part in discussions. If you would like to become a member of the PCC then please let us know!

Our next fundraising event will be a fascinating and topical and other places given by local author Rory Maclean. This will be held in the Jubilee Hall at Entry is £10 with refreshments available.

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This is a brief update on how the Restoration Appeal is going and where we are with the work.

The fund raising is going well with about £6,500 raised from events and £18,500 donated. The events have all been well attended and enjoyed by everyone present.

The repair work on the Tower has been approved by the Diocese and quotes for the work are being sought by the architect, from firms which specialize in conservation work.

The proposal to remove some of the pews, replacing them with portable ones, and fitting a small server in the south west corner has been sent to the Diocese and will be considered by the Advisory Committee on 7th September. In the meantime quotes have been sought from local firms.

Once we have both approvals (Faculties), hopefully by the end of October, we will approach the Heritage Lottery Fund and Charity Funders for the money to carry out the work. I have no idea how long this

will take but, hopefully, we should be able to start the work next spring.

In the mean time we will continue with the events programme. We have arranged a further event this year on the in the Church; we will be entertained to a by Sarah Pring and her husband Adrian Clarke, our two resident professional opera singers.

This will not be purely opera, but something for everyone.

A new events programme for 2019 will be produced and distributed to residents later in the Autumn. ’ Lastly don’t forget the ‘ which will come to an end in December and a suitable prize given to the winner given at the Christmas Concert.

Finally very many thanks to all of you who have attended events and donated so generously, and to the Restoration committee for their help and generosity

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JOAN RUSTED (1924 – 2018) Yetminster has lost one of its oldest and m o s t redoubtable characters with the death in June of Joan Rusted. Joan was born in London in 1924 and educated at Clark’s School in Harrow Weald. After leaving school she found a job in PR and Personnel Management with a national company and was soon promoted to act directly for a main board director. On the acquisition by her company of a Canadian enterprise she was sent to Montreal to train the local staff and stayed there for three years. Soon after her return her father, by then living in East Devon, died and Joan moved there to be with her mother, taking a job as assistant to the Clerk of the Chard RDC and serving also as Assistant Superintendent Registrar of Births, Marriages and Deaths. On Local Government reorganisation in 1972 she became PR officer for the much larger Yeovil District Council and she and her mother soon moved to Yetminster. However, not long after the move her mother, whom she had cared for devotedly, died and Joan threw herself into the life of the village. Always a churchgoer, there was hardly a church activity which

she did not take up. She was a stickler for doing things right and everything she undertook was done just so – flower arranging, church cleaning, service on the PCC, fundraising, and so on. Although lame, she was always game to help and was seen at very many events ‘keeping the door’. She was always beautifully dressed and made-up with perfect hair! In 1992 she was a founder member of St Andrew’s Singers and she was a most loyal member until very recently. She was meticulous in attendance and helped successive conductors greatly with keeping the music (not to mention the members) in order.

This was her great love and it was in that capacity that she met Bishop George Browning, who was our Rector for 15 months. George summed her up in one and named her ‘The Dragon’ and the Dragon she became, to her delight, to all her friends. She was a faithful member of the History Society and, although unable to dance, ran the music for the Dollywood Dancers, often imposing order on that worthy band and its leader Val Cookson.

Her final years were dogged by trouble with her legs, and she had some spells in hospital, involving an amputation, but she kept up her spirits and insisted on staying in her bungalow at Shearstones almost to the end. Her cheerful smile and apposite comments remained unabated and her death leaves a gap in the lives of all of us.

John Summers

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NEWS FROM YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT COFFEE & CAKE will continue over the autumn, on the first Wednesday each month, 10 –11.30. All proceeds from this event are donated to charities chosen by those attending, so do come along and give us a try. It’s a lively and sociable event much enjoyed by all who come. We have donated over £1000 so far to a wide range of charities including St. Margaret’s Hospice, Dogs Trust, Shelter Box, Water Aid, Parkinson’s UK, Macmillan and Julia’s House. For this month’s event, on Wednesday 6th September, all proceeds will go to Macmillan Cancer Support.

We have been very busy over the last few weeks, necessitating several planning meetings in the pub, organising two Artsreach shows for the autumn:

the relationship with his father, his marriage and the death of his son Hamnet. Tickets will be £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s, and are available to reserve now by email.

On Friday 16th November at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall we have another one-man show, this time by Peter Gill, entitled ‘MEET TOMMY ATKINS’. In this much-praised performance Peter assumes the rôle of a typical soldier in the First World War, and tells of his experiences in the Western Front trenches. He then describes his difficult time through the 20’s and 30’s, and how ultimately he played a crucial part in forcing through the foundations of the welfare state. This show is timed to coincide with the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War, and all of the proceeds will be divided between two charities: 75% to Help for Heroes, and 25% to Artsreach. Tickets will be £10 for adults and £5 for under 18s, and are also available to reserve now.

If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to get information about our events, and an opportunity to reserve tickets in advance, please email us: ycp873@gmail.com.

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Pip Utton will be performing his oneman show entitled ‘AT HOME WITH WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’ on Saturday 6th October at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall. Pip is well known locally for his very entertaining performances on a range of subjects, and we are delighted to have him here for the first time. He describes this as ‘a jolly romp with William Shakespeare’, exploring what his daily life would have been like – his loves, Our next mag is OCTOBER , 12th SEPTEMBER at the latest please for news, views & previews

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THE WHITE HART IS FUNDRAISING FOR A VILLAGE DEFIBRILLATOR! As some of you may know, in our previous pub, our barman, Nick, had a serious heart attack behind the bar and it was only due to the hard work of some of our customers who knew CPR that oxygen was kept to his brain until the paramedics arrived over 20 minutes later and managed to use their defibrillators to revive him. He was very lucky to survive and is now running his own pub!

After this, we raised enough money to buy a village defibrillator and heated cabinet which we placed on the rear wall of the pub for all to use. Training was organised and now, people in Puncknowle can rest easier in their beds..........

So, as you can see this is something that is very close to our hearts (no pun intended!), and we have therefore started the ball rolling to provide the same for Yetminster.

The Yetminster Community Project; Parish Council and Yetminster Fair Association have all pledged donations and we have received a very generous amount from one of our very well known locals along with many other donations from customers. We are actively collecting in the pub now and are happy to take cash or card donations (regrettably, our bank won't accept cheques). We also have a fundraising thermometer for all to see where we are towards our target – located in the pub and on our website – www.yetminsterwhitehart.pub!

We will be holding a RACE NIGHT on 20th October and, as we speak, with only two weeks of running, we have reached £550 – so hopefully by the time you read this, much more will have been raised!

Our target is £2.5K which will include the outside cabinet, machine and a yearly contract for insurance, upkeep etc. If you have any questions, please pop in and ask us.

We hope that you will support us with this vital lifeline and hopefully we will have one in place for the end of the year!

Blanche The White Hart @ Yetminster

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Saturday 14th July 2018 I do hope everyone enjoyed this year’s Fair. Boy! Wasn’t it hot. I would like to thank everyone who helped out on the day with getting the stalls into place in good time, helping with the parking which meant standing for an hour at least in the heat. Thanks also to Abbey Radio for directing the entertainment in the High Street and to Colin and Caroline Hart who put on the children’s entertainment in Peter Newton’s field which he kindly loaned to us for the weekend. It was a pity that the Dog Show had to be cancelled because of the high temperatures. I hope lots of you enjoyed the cream teas and the Model Boats – I understand there was great fun being had by the children who attempted to control them in the pond.

We feel that everything went very well and people enjoyed themselves. Footfall did not seem to be as high as in other years but we were up against the ladies’ tennis final, the world cup and other events in the surrounding area. However, we are pleased with the result.

Thanks also to Blanche and Alec at the pub and Jemma and Co. who kindly made a donation to the Fair from their Grand Opening.

Now, I would very much like some feedback from yourselves. I get many a comment beginning ‘Well, what I think you should do is ……….’ So now is your chance. Please let us know your views

on the stalls – did you think there was a good selection? The entertainment in the field and the High Street? We tried to include everyone in the day’s event – the Church, Jubilee Hall and the ‘White Hart’. For those of you who went, did you enjoy the event at the Sports Club?

You can comment on facebook, get in touch with me by e-mail at b.driver.driver@btinternet.com and we can discuss them at our next meeting, for instance, should be change the date of the Fair to June or September to avoid clashing with other events?

Barbara Driver, Chair, Yetminster Fair Association

Saturday 14th July 2018 50 club JULY 2018 DRAW 1st £50 No. 14 Mr A. Bresnam 2nd £30 No. 27 Mr. D. Price 3rd £20 No. 47 Mr. H. Robotham AUGUST 2018 DRAW 1st £50 No. 15 Mr. B. Rowsell 2nd £30 No. 39 Mr. S. Cridland 3rd £20 No. 30 Mrs. J.Ferretter Want to join? - forms available at yetminsterparishes.gov.uk/a-z/yetminsterfair-association The Association raises money for local organisations and is non-profit making and run entirely with voluntary support yetminsterfair@aol.com

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Our “Open Day”, held in St. Andrew’s School Hall at the beginning of July NEIGHBOURHOOD was, we feel, a PLAN. great success and was certainly worthwhile doing. A series of panels summarised the background to the Neighbourhood Plan and outlined the criteria that we are proposing to use to help us assess which of the potential sites that have been identified would be suitable for development over the 18 years of the plan. These, together with maps and photographs to help people identify them, were described on further panels together with the points to be taken into consideration when deciding if the proposal should be supported.

Extracts from our Strategic Environmental Assessment Scoping Report (SEA) were also available and people were asked to indicate their decisions on the sites on a questionnaire which also included questions on this report. Good use was also made of our Comments Board which was almost full by the end of the day and the feedback from this, and from the questionnaire, will be very useful. We are now in the process of collating all the information and hope to be able to provide a summary of the findings in the future.

So, a big thank you to all those who came and to those volunteers who gave up their time to help.

Once the analysis of the information has been completed we want to give the landowners the opportunity to discuss their proposals with the intention being

to finalise the assessment and selection process in early September.

The plan document continues to progress, and we are in the process of reviewing the information to help us identify and correct any shortcomings or duplication.

In relation to the SEA, we now have a number of comments from the statutory consultees and our consultant is working to update the scoping report to take these into account.

There have been some changes to the makeup of the NP Working Group with John Greenwood taking on the role of Chairman and David Torrance standing down to take up the post of Secretary.

You can contact us at: yetminsterplan@gmail.com and there is more information on the Plan at yrinp.net and on the Parish Website http://yetminsterparishes.gov.uk and don’t forget you can find us on Facebook – facebook.com/YRINP The Neighbourhood Plan Group

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A PITCH PERFECT START FOR YETMINSTER SPORTS CLUB Coinciding serendipitously with glorious weather and a World Cup that gripped the nation, the timing of Yetminster Sports Club’s relaunch was pitch perfect, as evidenced by the resounding success of our launch party held on 13th July. Attended by over 200 people, the family friendly extravaganza boasted an entertaining charity football match between the Yettie All Stars and AFC Huish, first rate live music and DJ sets, delicious food, free fun activities for children, a charity raffle, a croquet taster, two outside bars and a surprise appearance from Yeovil Town’s mascot, the Jolly Green Giant!

We were thrilled to welcome so many people of all ages to the celebration and we relished the chance to showcase all of our fantastic facilities, as well as our big plans for the future. We were also honoured to officially open the Yetminster Fair Weekend and were delighted to raise £200 for the Yetminster Fair Association. Thank you to everyone that supported the event, as well as our sponsors, partners, superb stallholders, football teams, referee, croquet section members and all our wonderful helpers.

It has been incredible to watch the Club come to life this summer; not only is it quickly establishing itself as a vibrant social hub, with new members joining every week, it is also reinvigorating sport within the local community. We have overseen the

welcome return of Football to the field; our twice weekly Boot Camp sessions are proving very popular; and Monday night Yoga is set to begin in September with two hotly anticipated classes: Kunda Dance (open to all) and Men’s Yoga. September will also see the start of seasonal leagues for Pool, Skittles and Football. Plans for Zumba, a running club, health walks, and a children’s football training academy are in the pipeline and we are aiming to reinstate the village football team, and/or create a youth team. Please do let us know if you are interested in getting involved in any of these activities, so that we can make them happen for you.

Please contact us on info@yetminstersportsclub.co.uk , 01935 872489 or find us on Facebook @yetminstersportsclubofficial for more information.

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YETMINSTER AND RYME INTRINSECA PARISH COUNCIL CHAIRMANS BLOG Evening All I guess the holiday season is about over and I hope everyone had a great time. We went away for a few days to Yorkshire but otherwise just stayed around luxuriating in the wonderful sunshine. Looking out of the window it seems the rain has set in, a bit sad but the garden needs it. I know a lot of people take later holidays, so have a good time and come back safe.

The Fair in July was top class. The children’s entertainment was really appreciated and there was a very good range of stalls and food to keep everyone happy. It was good to see the Irish Dancers back home and also the Model Boat Club put on a terrific display in the Jubilee Hall.

Special thanks to Peter Newton for allowing the use of his field and also to Blanche and Alex at the White Hart for all their hard work and arranging the music on the Saturday evening. This year we also had events organised by Jemma, Mick and Lee at the Sports Club on the Friday so huge thanks to them as well and for organising the Fair parking on the day. Finally, thanks to Barbara and the team of helpers – hugely hard work that paid off. All the proceeds will be given out as grants to local organisations at the Fair AGM in November.

Over the holiday, the Jubilee Hall has had new LED lights fitted to replace the old faulty ones, and has been redecorated by Adam Ditch who has done a really splendid job. The colour scheme hasn’t changed, but the paintwork now looks really fresh and shows up much better with the new lights.

Come in and have a look.

Sorry to record that Joan Rusted died over the holiday. Joan had had a long and

busy life and will be missed by many in the village, not least by St Andrew’s choir of whom she was a founder member.

On a happier note, we went to a real eye-opener of a concert in St Andrew’s given by Gerry Colvin, wonderful entertainer and brilliant music. It was one of the series of events put on for the Church Restoration – these have all been so enjoyable, do look out for them and come along if you can, you won’t regret it.

I mentioned a little while ago about relaunching NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH in the villages. Arrangements for a public meeting have moved on and 18th September has been pencilled in. Look out for publicity.

Finally, does anyone have any idea who owns the Pound on Ryme Road ? Fairly exhaustive research at the Dorset History Centre and the Land Registry seems to indicate that it belongs to the village, but if anyone has a claim to ownership, I’d love to know.

Best wishes, Geoff Goater

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Chetnole, seemed to enjoy the delicious food, relaxed company, children’s games and good time music from John Derrick and his Wriggle Valley Jazz Band - all under a sunshine blue sky with a few shady clouds to keep us cool!

NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT CELEBRATING SUMMER Beer Hackett’s weekend of sunshine & sociability held over the 7th & 8th July proved to be a great success.

VILLAGE TEA PARTY Saturday Afternoon Question Was Rev’d Tony Gilbert: a. Announcing the raffle with Jean Parker? b. Saluting the Union Flag? c. Invoking a higher authority?

SUNDAY MORNING ‘WORSHIP FOR ALL’ COMMUNION SERVICE We were joined by the choir from St. Andrew’s, Yetminster under the baton of Patrick Moule and Kathy Smyth from Trinity Entertainers.

Together with our organist, Richard Mentern, they helped fill our church and with the doors wide open – the hamlet itself with wonderful singing and music.

Rev’d Tony Gilbert celebrated Common Worship Holy Communion at which we sang Richard Sheppard’s ‘Addington Service’ and during the Communion the choir performed John Stainer’s anthem, ‘God so loved the World’.

Answer Judging by the success of our annual tea party probably all three!

Everyone who came, including visitors from Yetminster, Thornford and

SATURDAY NIGHT CONCERT ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH The Trinity Entertainers treated us to a varied, light hearted and delightful concert, performing an eclectic variety of songs by Vaughan Williams, Cole Porter, Offenbach, Carly Simon, John Rutter, Lennon & McCartney, Abba, Emerson and

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This very popular social event was once again kindly hosted by Alastair &

Cecilia Goodlad in their lovely gardens at Church Farm, Beer Hackett.

others plus several delightfully humorous and skillfully rendered solo items. A small but enthusiastic audience expressed their appreciation.

To everyone who played a part in organising and supporting our special weekend, St. Michael’s and Beer Hackett say a HUGE THANK YOU. ST MICHAEL’S ‘FRIENDS CONSULTATION’ Over a quarter of the households contacted as part of the ‘Friends of St Michael’s Church’ initiative expressed interest in supporting the idea at some level.

The response was felt positive enough to organise an Open Meeting later in the autumn to share ideas on how the scheme could progress.

(Details will follow) WINE & CHEESE PARTY Evening of 3rd August

Always an opportunity for villagers and friends to mingle and catch-up – the warm summer evening set the tone for a convivial get together – great company, a glass of wine or two plus scrumptious finger food. A wellsupported raffle raised £117.00 for the Church funds and everyone seemed to go home with a prize!

CHURCH EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER RIDE & STRIDE Saturday 8th September, Open church to welcome visitors.

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5pm 9th September Refreshments afterwards BEER HACKETT DEFIBRILLATOR An initiative led by Parish Councillor Betty Lewis to install an AED in Beer Hackett has had success in gaining a grant from Dorset POPP (Partnership for Older People Programme).

The grant will enable the purchase of a Defibrillator from SW Ambulance Service to serve the local residents, surrounding farms and the many walkers, riders and cyclists who pass though our hamlet.

It is planned to have the unit up and running before Christmas, probably located in the covered porch at St Michael’s Church. Local residents will be welcome to attend free awareness training sessions.

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10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club Late 7.30pm Flowering Lyricist Miranda Pender

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Film Night Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed

5

WVMU Afternoon Tea Party

3-5pm

Ryall’s Ground, Queen St, Yet

Sat

8

Pimms in the Pews - Innominata recorder consort

7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

DHCT ride & stride Flowers and Fun Day

2pm

Holnest Church

Sat

8

The Extraordinary Genius of Christopher Wren/Holnest Church

7.30pm

Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne

Sun

9

Open Heritage Day

10am

Holnest Church

Tues

Harvest Festival and refreshments 5pm

St Michael's Ch., Beer Hackett

Licensing of Rev George Moody

7pm

Bradford Abbas Church

7pm

The White Hart

2.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

11 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society RHS Rosemoor coach trip Pub Quiz

Wed

12 Yet Hist Soc AGM &The Country House Weekend

Sat

15 Junior Boules Competition

10am

Chetnole Playing Fields

Community Breakfast for Holnest Church

9-11am

Glanvilles Wootton Village Hall

North Korea & Other Travels Rory McLean

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sun

16 Harvest Festival Community Spirit 10.15am Sunday, crafts and lunch

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Tues

18 The Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.30pm

Leigh Village hall

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

WVWG Sarah Hedin on events at The Gallery

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Wed

19 Seniors Lunch Club

12.30pm

The White Hart

Fri

21 Yoga & Tai Chi workshop

10-3pm

Hilfield Friary

Sun

23 Harvest Festival

7.30pm

Yetminster Methodist Chapel

12.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Sunday Roast Lunch Mon

24 Leigh Moviola The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

25 Pub Quiz

7pm

The White Hart

Wed

26 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Fri

28 Coffee morning for Macmillan Cancer Care A Miscellany of Words & Music, beer & sandwiches

Sun

30 Harvest Festival, bring & share lunch Live Music with Wriggle Valley Jazz Band

Old Vicarage, Leigh 7.30pm

St Peter's Church, Chetnole

11am

St Mary's Church, Batcombe

4-6pm

The White Hart

OCTOBER Mon

1

Chetnole &Leigh Garden Club AGM 7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

2

Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

10.30am

Leigh Discussion Club-Clive Wakely 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Film Night The Hatton Garden Job

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

6.30pm

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme

Fri

5

Harvest Festival & supper

Sat

6

Screen Bites

Leigh Village Hall

At home with William Shakespeare Pip Upton for YCP

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sun

7

Just Breakfast

9-11am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Mon

8

AGM of Leigh Village Hall Management Committee

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

9

Y&RGS Apple Scrumping in Paradise

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Pub Quiz

7pm

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EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Wed Sat

Sun Mon Wed Sat

Mon Wed Sat Sun Tues

10 Yetminster History Society William Dampier Mike Goddard 13 Three Valleys Benefice Concert National Symphony Orchestra & Locrian singers 14 NGS Open Gardens 15 Leigh Moviola Chesil Beach 17 Seniors Lunch Club 20 Film Night The Italian Job for Church Restoration Black Tie Race Night for defibrillator 22 Pogles Holiday Club 22ⁿd - 25th

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7pm

Sherborne Abbey

11.30am 7.30pm 12.30pm 7pm

Frankham Farm, Ryme Leigh Village Hall The White Hart Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm

The White Hart

10am3pm 12-3pm 10am-12

Pogles Wood

24 Woodland Wednesday 27 13th Greasy Spoon Café & Christmas Fayre/Save the Children 28 Live Music with Monkey Jump 4-6pm 30 Pub Quiz 7pm

Pogles Wood Chetnole Village Hall The White Hart The White Hart

NOVEMBER Fri Mon Tues

2 5 6

Fri

9

Sat

10

Mon Tues

12 13

Wed

14

Fri

16

Sun Sun Tues

18 25 27

Joe Burt in Concert C&LG Club Daisy Days Helen Picton Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy Yetminster Films The Bookshop Poppy Talk The Great War & All That Lt Gl Andrew Graham Chetnole commemorates the end of World War One Leigh Moviola The Book Shop Y&RG Society AGM & winter hanging basket demo Yetminster History Society Our Great War Heroes Antony Brown Meet Tommy Atkins Peter Gill for Help for Heroes & Artsreach Community Spirit Sunday & lunch Live Music with New Beats Pub Quiz

7.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am 7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew's Church, Leigh Jubilee Hall, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall

7.30pm 7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

2.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

10.15am 4-6pm 7pm

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General News THREE VALLEYS BENEFICE CONCERT 7pm Saturday 13th OCTOBER Following their immensely successful and enjoyable concert in 2016, the National Symphony Orchestra, Conductor Anthony Inglis, accompanied by the Locrian Singers, are returning to give a on . As before, the concert will be in aid of all 16 parishes in the Three alleys Benefice and will start at 7pm.

The main work of the concert will be Mozart's Mass in C major, “The Coronation”.

Written in 1779 whilst working for the Archbishop in Salzburg, the Mass was performed to great acclaim during the coronation festivities fro Francis I in 1792 hence its common name.

Supporting works will include: “I was glad”

by Hubert Parry, “Cantique de Racine” by Faure and “Lux Eternae” (vocal version of Nimrod) by Elgar.

Tickets, programme included, priced £20 to £30 can be obtained from the Sherborne Tourist Information Centre, Digby Road, Sherborne, 01935 815341.

BOYLE’S EDUCATION TRUST Once again it’s that time of year for young people of the parishes of Chetnole, Leigh and Yetminster to apply for grants from the BOYLE’S EDUCATION TRUST to Robert Boyle 1627–1691 help towards the cost of books and other expenses for university places in September or apprenticeships. See June’s mag for all the T & Cs. We look forward to hearing from you.

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YOGA TAI CHI WORKSHOP Join Bev and Tracey for an amazing day of Yoga and Tai Chi. The day will be dedicated to you and helping you discover and harness your inner energy and release stress and negative emotions. Discover your dominant five element personality as taken from the Chinese theory of The Five Elements, giving you an insight into your health and emotions. By using techniques such as Kundalini dance and Qigong you will come away feeling renewed and refreshed and able to call upon your untapped inner energy whenever you are feeling overworked, stressed or just in need of some rejuvenation. Please feel free to contact Bev or Tracey for more information we would love to hear from you.

Tracey & Bev

YETMINSTER HEALTH CENTRE YETMINSTER HEALTH CENTRE FLU IMMUNISATION CLINICS We will be holding clinics for patients registered at Yetminster Health Centre & Evershot Surgery at the times below: PLEASE NOTE THAT FOR SAFETY REASONS WE WILL NO LONGER BE OFFERING A FLU CLINIC SESSION IN HALSTOCK VILLAGE HALL DATE

DAY

TIME

VENUE

2â żd October

Tuesday

9-12.30pm 2-5.15pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

17th October Wednesday 9-12.30pm 2 - 5.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

6th November Tuesday

1.30 - 3.30pm Evershot Surgery

It is advised that all patients over the age of 65 years and those who are at risk through chronic respiratory disease, chronic renal conditions, MS, stroke, chronic heart disease, diabetes etc. and pregnant women should receive this vaccine.

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WHAT IS KUNDA DANCE? Kunda is a high energy, fun and uplifting creative yoga dance!

I am honoured to be among the first teachers in the U.K. to have been trained by Maya Fiennes to teach Kunda Dance.

Kunda is a conscious dance and fitness program which is fun and easy but can also be challenging. It is a blend of Yoga, Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Dance - although you do not have to have experience in any of these to enjoy the benefits of Kunda. It is a heart pounding, deeply moving one hour fitness class with a difference.

We will embark on a journey through the seven main Chakras in the body, these are energetic centres within the body that store and circulate energy. Using creative dance inspired movements to music

designed specifically for Kunda in 538 and 423 frequencies - proven to have an instant healing effect on the body. Kunda is a combination of powerful asana, mantra, breath and movement to shape and tone the body while at the same time you will shake away all fears, insecurity and bring, peace and vibrancy back to your life! I hope to inspire and energise you as well as leaving you calm and relaxed.

My name is Bev Welch - I have been teaching yoga for over 10 years to all ages from Mummy and Baby to Teenagers and Adults. I am forever a student, continuously learning from my classes and the many teachers who have inspired me along the way. One recently told me - “The more you learn new things, the less you will feel you know!” That is very true for me as I continue on the long and inspiring road of Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong, Reiki and of course Kunda. I hope I can in some small way, inspire you to become the best version of yourself possible. I look forward to seeing you on the mat!

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Sometimes in life you meet extraordinary people. The ones you will never forget, and the ones who will always influence how you live and how you treat people.

Annie Sinnott was one of these people.

Her passion and drive for providing exceptional care for the elderly is legendary.

It has been over two years now since Annie died and she is still influencing so many of us. This book has been in the pipeline for a long time, but I always knew that I would be dedicating it to Annie’s memory. It is my small way of saying thank you for inspiring me and giving me the confidence to achieve.

I hope my book will also provide comfort and support for so many who are walking the lonely pathway that is dementia.

The book is available on Amazon or drop me a line at millward.jan@gmail.com

MY PAGE IS BLANK. My page is blank, I look around.

The book’s still there, its cover bound.

The ink has faded, the chapters lost.

The summer's gone, now all is frost.

The pages once were full of life.

The happy days, my lovely wife.

The holidays, weeks by the sea when we were young and so carefree.

Familiar faces now are blurred.

I try my best, it's so absurd.

I see them fading in the light.

I want to hold on, try to fight.

The words are tumbling through my hands, and leaking out like shifting sand.

A glimpse of my life leaps away, and no words ever want to stay.

Please be my scribe and hold my hand, and try your best to understand.

You may now think I'm just a shell but help me walk away from hell.

The page is blank, pick up a pen.

Help me remember now and then.

I need you now to be my friend and write my story to the end.

Jan Millward©

HELLO AND WELCOME TO “WRIGGLY FEET”!

After training and qualifying as a Foot Health Practitioner at the SMAE Institute, I have recently set up my own mobile foot care business based around the Sherborne/ Yeovil area. Fully mobile, insured and DBS checked, I would love to visit and treat your feet to keep them in tip top condition!

Whether you’re a younger person with verrucas, a sporty person with athlete’s foot or an older person struggling to cut their nails I can treat all those troublesome and sore foot care conditions. Hygiene is paramount and all instruments are high

quality and fully sterilised before use. I don’t mind what your feet look like (or smell like!)

I can come to you and make them feel and look a whole lot better! I am trained in cutting and filing nails, thickened nails, in growing nails, fungal nails, removal of hard skin, dry cracked heels, verruca treatment and corn removal. I am also qualified to treat diabetic patients and to give general and diabetic foot care advice.

Whatever your needs, please give me a call today on 07864 340341 or email me at annie@wrigglyfeet.co.uk where I will be happy to discuss your needs.

Website www.wrigglyfeet.co.uk!

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GENERAL EVENTS OUT & ABOUT

Out & About PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB 11th September sees the start of the new season of the Sherborne Bradford Abbas Camera Club (SBACC) which meets at 7.30pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays between September and May at the village hall in Bradford Abbas. Guest speakers, competitions, photo shoots and workshops ensure that every level of competence is catered for. The club is a friendly and supportive group of all ages and the emphasis is on enjoying camera work. For beginners there is plenty of help and advice and club photo shoots are the ideal way to improve technique in a warm social environment. If you are interested in photography and want to improve your skills or just work with others, then we are the place for you.

Check us out on our website at www.sbacameraclub.co.uk or call Elizabeth Jubb on 01935 873397 for further information.

THE EXTRAORDINARY GENIUS OF SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN Saturday 8th September - 7.30pm (doors open from 7pm) Digby Memorial Hall, Sherborne Christopher Wren was quite simply the greatest architect Britain has ever known. But he was more than that. A founder of the Royal Society, he mapped the moon and the stars, investigated the problem of longitude and the rings of Saturn, and carried out groundbreaking experiments into the circulation of the blood. In this talk, Adrian Tinniswood OBE FSA, shows us the man behind the legend. And he shows us why Wren remains a cultural icon, both a creation and a creator of the world in which he lived.

Tickets: ÂŁ8 from Sherborne Tourist Information Centre, Digby Road, Sherborne.

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

ST ANDREW’S PUPILS JOIN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER St Andrew’s CE Primary School has added Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life to the timetable for the summer term.

We hosted a special event on the school’s playing fields on Thursday 28th June as part of Race for Life’s schools programme.

138 youngsters, aged from four to 11-years-old, joined forces with parents, family members, teachers and younger siblings to take on cancer and walk, jog or run 5k in aid of Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.

The theme of the event was ‘wild and whacky’, which was a popular choice with the children and they completed the race on space hoppers and pogo sticks and even three-legged.

Julie Simpson, head teacher at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, said: “Race for Life was a great addition to the annual ‘Sport’s Week’. The whole school supported the event, which

had been organised by Mrs Ali Sparks, P.E Lead Teacher, so it was a real team effort and a great opportunity for the community to come together and raise much needed funds for this vital research. We raised in excess of £1,400.00.“ Sadly, most of us know someone who has been touched by cancer and we all have our special reasons for taking part and wanting to help more people survive.”

Emily Smith, Head of Events Marketing for Cancer Research UK, said: “Race for Life Schools is a fantastic way to have fun, get fit and save lives. Young people today are the generation who could see groundbreaking treatments for cancer in their lifetime. They will be the researchers and lifesavers of tomorrow. But first, we need them to be the fundraisers of today - and walk, jog and run to help beat cancer sooner.”

Well done everyone.

Julie Simpson, Headteacher

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….AND SO WE SAY FAREWELL TO OUR WONDERFUL YEAR 6 in KINGFISHER CLASS The end of term was dominated by events feting our year 6 in Kingfisher class, leavers’ parties, play, assemblies and church service. They were presented with

their own year book, hoody and photo, thank you to the PTFA. You have been a great group of children and we wish them a fantastic future.

ODE TO YEAR 6 You’ve been a very special group, and, Year sixes, you should know, How I loved being your teacher, How fast this year did go!

you’re very good , but this is maths!”

Lucy O hasn’t made me a delicious cake for weeks – is this punishment for SATS?

I must admit there’s been a bit of complaining and some moaning Being a year 6 teacher is tough So I can’t be blamed for groaning!

Izzy keeps on organising and getting everything prepared.

Poppy’s returned from a trampoline accident.

“Ms Trew can I sit on a chair?”

You will go with memories throughout your time in primary But this is what, I’ll remember most About you, here goes – “Oh blimey”!

“Kingfisher class, Year 6s, everyone look this way Hands in the air, hands on your hips 3,2,1 I’d say.

“George P,” I cried “Take off your hat” “And Warwick please sing up” Harry’s doing the worm again “Jenna put down that cup!”

I've watched you learn and grow and change from day to day, I hope that all the things we've done have helped in some small way.

Laura’s doing multiple back flips And Lilly’s humming a tune “Reuben come and sit on the carpet.”

“But there is no carpet Ms Trew!”

In for lunch, and for some reason, they can no longer get in a straight line Molly and Kate skip along happily (arriving just in time).

You’ve made me laugh, you’ve made me smile with all the uniqueness that you bring.

You truly are remarkable and I wouldn’t change a thing!

Goodbye and good luck!!

Ms Trew Year 6, Kingfisher Class teacher

Lucy H! I really don’t know how you managed to bang your head?

Lewis is over the moon (but why he hasn’t said).

Archie can’t stop moving.

“Please stop bouncing that ball!”

Charlie E is asking questions that I hadn’t thought would be asked at all!

“Charlie A! Yes that’s great flossing,

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CHURCH NEWS

Our Church Communities NEWS NEWS FROM FROM THE THE THREE THREE VALLEYS’ VALLEYS’ TEAM TEAM Dear Friends On the 3rd September at Bradford Abbas Church at 7pm we will be formally welcoming George Moody as our new Team Vicar. George is married to Alison and they have four children. George has written a piece about himself and his family which is included below.

George and his family will be living in the Rectory in Yetminster but his work, as with all the clergy, will encompass the whole Benefice.

Sadly, long gone are the days when each village had its own clergy person. George’s work within the team will be focused on Mission and Outreach. The service schedules are being written with the aim of having George take a service in each of our churches. However, please be patient as this will take some time as we have 17 churches in 16 parishes.

I know I speak for the clergy team when I say that we welcome George, Alison and the family and look forward to working together.

Rev’d Tony Gilbert GEORGE MOODY Hello, I’m George, your new Team Vicar. I have taught teenagers for 25 years, while doing other things, like church leadership, preaching, training for the ordained ministry and serving four years as curate in the Vale Benefice. I like the outdoors and have acquired various qualifications in the past in climbing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing and athletics coaching.

To relax, I watch crime drama on TV, or busy myself in the garden or get some other exercise.

I’m married to Alison. She nurses, volunteers and shares time with friends usually over morning coffee. She ran the London Marathon many years ago for the Downs Syndrome Association, so enjoys a challenge. Our eldest, Rachel is studying textile design at Nottingham, and loves to travel. She has just come back from 11 weeks in Ecuador, including feeding tortoises in the Galapagos.

Oliver loves company, often out with friends, and plans to study mechanical engineering next year. He visited Italy and Croatia this summer, fitting in Scouts, New Wine and Soul Survivor too. Just starting A levels, Ethan is a GB windsurfer who also loves cycling. He competes all over Europe, and spends every moment he can on the water or on the bike.

Caleb technically has ‘additional needs’ (Downs Syndrome) but has many additional gifts too. He loves Thomas the Tank Engine and Dr Who and church, especially if he can put up the hymn numbers, put money in the collection and take away a service sheet to read in his own time.

George Moody, New Team Vicar

Thank you to all those who came and joined us for our annual Open Afternoon. We were delig hted that Daniel England, the Methodist Youth Officer, came to speak to the children and we all enjoyed the children's acting out of the stories of Christ's three appearances to his disciples after his Resurrection. They thoroughly deserved the party they had at the end of the Summer Term. We look forward to restarting Wednesday Club on Wednesday 27th September.

Any parents of children who are rising six years old and wish to join, please collect an entry form from the School Office.

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NEWS FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH

Methodist Church, Yetminster

I am hoping that by the time you read this article we have had some rain so that the fields and our gardens can get back to its normal colour. As I write now at the beginning of August we are having some extremely hot sunshine. I hope you have been able to cope.

I expect most of us experience times in our lives when we find that we just cannot cope with certain things perhaps its the stress of too much work – or it may be sickness or bereavement.

Some cannot cope with the many commitments of home life - perhaps with relationships or financial problems. I find that sometimes I cannot cope with basic things that we once took in our stride – does that sound familiar?

Recently I came across this little ode which hopefully explains the problem and helps to put it right.

We regret that our former minister, Rev Mike John, who has been poorly for two years, has now to retire from active ministry, and will be moving away. We thank God for his tireless work (and his wife, Elaine) in our Circuit and especially at Yetminster.

The lengthy process of finding a new minister is well in hand, and our present pastoral needs are taken care of by Rev Paul Arnold.

He would love to meet you and if you want to speak with him contact anyone at our church, or telephone him direct.

Please note that our is on with Rev Arnold.

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Our Church Communities Three Valleys Team Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG 01935 872600

Roman Catholic Services richard.kirlew@btinternet.com

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e:3valleysoffice@gmail.com w:www.threevalleysteam.org

Team Rector: Rev’d Tony Gilbert The Rectory, Church Rd, Thornford, Sherborne. DT9 6QE 01935 873044 rector3valleys@gmail.com

01963 23570 John Summers threevalleyscurate@yahoo.com

Jubilee Hall Yetminster ENQUIRES: Three Valleys Benefice Office, 1935 872600 3valleysoffice@gmail.com

Worship co-ordinator: Mrs Marilyn Harris Tel:

Weekend mass times: Saturdays at 6.00pm Sundays 10.30am Holy Days 10.00am and 6.30pm

HELPING HANDS 01935 872921

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

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

Team Vicars Richard Kirlew

01935 864232 Treasurer: Alec Reek, 17 Bucklers Mead, Yetminster.

Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690 All services begin at 10:30am followed by coffee.

Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. Email: sherbornerc@prcdtr.org.uk website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

ACTIVITIES IN THE CHURCH SEPTEMBER 9th David de Gruchy 23rd HARVEST FESTIVAL with Rev Paul Arnold 30th Mrs Christine Rogers OCTOBER 14th Miss Sarah James.

28th Mr Dudley Coates.

Sundays:

Tuesday to Saturday

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

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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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local services For complete list see:

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER

2nd

9th

16th

23rd

30th

TRINITY 14

TRINITY 15 10.15am CW Holy Communion 5pm Harvest 11am CW Holy Communion PATRONAL 8am BCP Holy Communion

TRINITY 16

TRINITY 17 11am Harvest

TRINITY 18

8am BCP Holy Communion

9.30am Family Service

BATCOMBE BEER HACKETT BRADFORD ABBAS

11am CW Holy Communion

CHETNOLE HERMITAGE

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9.30am CW Holy Communion

6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

10.15am CW Morning Prayer

HILFIELD LEIGH

6pm BCP Evensong

RYME INTRINSECA

9.30am I Holy Communion

10.15am Community Spirit Harvest

6.30pm BCP Evensong

THORNFORD 9.30am 8am BCP Family Service Holy 6pm BCP Communion Holy 11am CW Communion Holy Communion (Patronal) at Bradford Abbas 9.30am CW YETMINSTER 11am CW Holy Morning Communion Prayer

8am BCP Holy Communion 11am CW Family Communion

9.30am CW Choral Holy Communion

8.30am BCP Holy Communion 8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30 am CW Holy Communion

9.30am CW Holy Communion

11.15am CW Community Spirit and Holy Communion

9.30 am CW Holy Communion

11am Harvest

Extra and Week Day Services September MONDAY

3rd September

FRIDAY

28th September 9.30am ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, YETMINSTER

Monday

10th, 17th, 24th, 6pm Compline 31st 1st in month 10am Lower Covey Toddlers' Service YETMINSTER Bee Grant Peterkin Di GrattanCooper 1st in month 2.30pm Holy Communion LEIGH Old Vicarage

Tuesday Thursday

7pm

BRADFORD ABBAS

BENEFICE SERVICE Licensing of the Revd George Moody St Andrew's CE School YETMINSTER Harvest Festival YETMINSTER

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Club News WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP Once again our June meeting turned out to be rather special with a visit to Liberty Fields. Greeted by Alison and her husband, we sat down to homemade flapjacks and coffee whilst we heard all about their organic farm where the fields had special Greek names like “Cicero” and “Poseidon” and where they are now growing old unique Dorset Apples, from which they are producing hand-crafted speciality products. We then were allowed into their barn where many barrels were stacked high, what a sight ! We savoured balsamic vinegar, not bitter but with a fabulous perfume, and apple syrup, delight! We wandered into the orchards, apple trees with very old names, we learnt how to graft, and how to watch for infestations, because, being organic, they

have to be very careful how to control bugs.

With help from students from Lufton College, they manage the whole site themselves, grafting, picking, maturing all on site. Then we returned to our picnic table to get more information about their products and to savour yet another tipple, a long drink made with Porter’s Perfection Vodka, Liberty Dessert Cider and lemonade. A beautiful end to a good evening.

Our new year with start again on Tuesday 18th September 7.30 p.m. at Gable Court. Please do join us when we will welcome Sarah Hedin talking about the many events which have (or may in the future) taken place at the Gallery.

Pat Smith

LEIGH Our outing to Wilton House in June was a great success. The weather was very hot but there were lovely trees in the garden to give shade from the sun and it was cool in the house itself.

Our meeting in July was ‘Hats’ by Marjorie Allen and she had a lovely display of her hats ranging from a tiny one not more than 3” in diameter through cloche, fascinators and really big hats. Marjorie has trained as a milliner but now does hats as a hobby. She went through her workroom with us explaining the different materials used and where they come from and the shapes she uses in creating a hat. If she designs a hat for a special occasion, she likes to see the outfit. A tailored suit will need a structured hat whereas a long, flowing dress might lend itself to a flowery hat. Many people

come with an idea but, when they try on the big showy hat – it simply does not suit. She blocks the shape out and then has another fitting to choose the shape of the brim and how high the crown should be. Then it is time to add the decorations – a simple bow, feathers, flowers whatever suits the outfit A fascinator better suits the long hair which is so fashionable at the moment. Hats with a brim should be worn, not on the back of the head but on a level with one’s eyes.

Everyone had a lovely time trying on the various hats Marjorie had brought to show us.

Do come along to one of our meetings.

These are held on the last Tuesday in the month and you will be very welcome. Contact Jean Bridges on 01935 873182.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB Annual Summer Garden Party The heat wave continued on Monday 2ⁿd July as many club members gathered under gazebos at Gwen’s home for the Garden Club’s annual summer garden party. Gwen’s garden was very relaxing, surrounded by mature trees and containing some very interesting plants.

Malcolm from Castle Gardens was our garden guide, sharing his knowledge and drawing our attention to different aspects within the garden. Our first area of focus was the ‘Cutting Garden’ with richly scented sweet peas, deep blackberry-red Dahlias ‘Jack’s Black’ and the blackstemmed hydrangea ‘Zorro’.

Gwen’s trees included the Parrotia persica also known as the ‘Persian Ironwood’, which displays autumn colour early in the season, the ornamental Acer ‘Brilliantissimum’ which has very attractive salmon pink leaves in Spring and the Ginkgo biloba tree, a truly ancient variety of conifer with beautiful maidenhair fernlike leaves and amazing to see when considering a fossil has been found dating it back 270 million years!

Four roses featuring in the garden included the fragrant ‘Ferdinand pichard’, the thornless pink rose ‘Zephirine drouhin’,

the shrub rose ‘Gertrude Jekyll and a stunning bush rose with splashes of red named ‘Crazy For You.’ Some of the unusual plants included a non-climbing herbaceous clematis greatly loved by the bees, an Akebia quinata or ‘Chocolate Vine’ with deep maroon flowers smelling of chocolate which was growing over the fence and belonging to another garden club member and the delicate looking Dierama pulcherrimum or ‘Angel’s Fishing Rod’ which had ideal growing conditions of shelter and warmth against a house wall. For those who like herbaceous perennials there were Helianthus ‘Lemon Queen’, which is a reliable for the back of the border, a majestic Phlomis and some enviable Shasta daisies.

As usual, Malcolm was great in sharing some very useful plant care tips with us.

For those with Agapanthus in pots, after flowering and during winter place the pots on their sides to ensure that they remain completely dry. If you have a Sambucus ‘Blacklace’, despite the plant being ornamental, the flowers can be used for making elderflower cordial!

Our warmest thanks to Gwen for sharing her garden with us.

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Colour in the garden without flowers Horticulturalist Philip Gamble drew on his years of experience as head-gardener to the Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset, as lecturer at Cannington and Kingston Maurward colleges, from work with Penelope Hobhouse and as head gardener at the Pecorama Millenium Garden. His talk was an unusual one, focussing on using colour in the garden without flowers.

His illustrated talk showed us that the building materials within a garden have an important role in providing colour and as acting as a contrast to plants. We were shown examples of the ‘snake path’ in shades of grey, pink and brown stone, terracotta Greek paving, riven slabs with pebbles, flint stone walls and red brick.

Herbs were shown to look most beautiful when planted next to pale stone.

White can ‘draw the eye’ so can be most effective both within the structure of a garden as well as plants. In contrast, Acers were seen to provide many bright colours and the subtle shades of lichen were also appreciated. For those liking yellow, Philip recommended the golden jasmine ‘Fiona Sunrise’ and philadelphus ‘Aurea’ which also has double white flowers. For those favouring red, vine leaves and sedums.

Ferns can be easy to grow and the unusual silver-leaved Athyrium ‘Silver Lady’ can make quite an impact as can hostas.

Philip amusingly referred to a ‘Plums and custard’ colour combination which works well with purple-red and yellow leaved plants; prunus with euonymus, cotinus with a yellow leaved tree peony and berberis with a golden elder. Specific gardens recommended for their colour included that at nearby Tintinhull House, for its red border, and further away at Powys Castle.

The fuschia competition was also held during the meeting. Congratulations go to the winners in this order; David Russell, Sandy Burton, Chrissy Russell, Jackie Siburn and Michael Morrell.

Recently three of the garden club committee visited Rylands Farm, which is the home of the Future Roots charity, to present a cheque for £920 raised during the Gardens Open weekend this summer.

The charity was absolutely thrilled. A tour was given by Julia Plumley, the charity founder, and those members who visited really felt it was a worthy charity which they would be pleased to support again.

Our next meeting, ‘MOVE AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE BRISTOL UNIVERSITY BOTANIC GARDEN’, will be at Chetnole Village Hall at 7.30pm on Monday 3rd September. Visitors, £3, and new members will be welcome.

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Nouveau riche vs. the landed gentry?

The above is one way of summarising the visit to the Russell-Cotes museum in Bournemouth and Braemore House at Fordingbridge. With an added bonus at Braemore of a nostalgia-loaded countryside museum.

After an uncertain start to his career Merton Russell-Cotes rose high in the ranks of the Scottish Amicable. On his way he married Lady Annie Nelson Clark who came from a wealthy family of cotton spinners. Finding the south coast much more congenial to the health of his young family he decided to move to Bournemouth.

But being the entrepreneurial businessman that he was, he first bought the Bath Hotel, renamed it Royal Bath and converted it into a luxury grade, arts-based guesthouse for the rich and wealthy.

It proved a great hit with the lateVictorian upper classes. With the profits he built a house next door to the business, went on a world cruises with wife and family, and filled the house with art treasures from around the world. Naming it East Cliff Hall he presented it to his wife for her 66th birthday in 1901 (see photo).

By contrast Braemore House – or “Bremmer” according to our guide – was built in 1583 by the Dodington family and owned by the Hulse family since 1748.

Based on an E-shaped design in deference to Elizabeth I it too housed

Russell-Cotes Museum numerous works of art, tapestries and fine furniture. In more recent history its Great Hall was used by General Patten in WW2.

Its layout and attractiveness also made it sought after as a film location. Notable films shot there include Churchill at War, The Woodlanders and Children of the New Forest.

Our tour ended in the kitchens where the array of polished copper pans gave an indication of how hard the work must have been, and how physically strong the staff had to be. The smallest containers strained the arm to lift and that was before there was any water or foodstuff in them.

The adjacent Countryside Museum brought back many memories of, possibly, simpler times. The layout of old shops and houses, the road signs, a roll of Kodak film for a shilling (5p) and cigarettes that were good for you (see photo)!!

Those were the days!

NEXT MEETING. The society’s new season starts 12th September, 2.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. There will be a short AGM followed by Adrian Tinniswood presenting “THE COUNTRY HOUSE WEEKEND”. New members are always welcome. You can come along and join at the door, or contact me at john.ferretter@icloud.com.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY

ANOTHER GREAT SUMMER SHOW!

Well, it was a scorching summer which dried up our gardens and turned our lawns to straw but did that affect the fighting spirit of the village on 18th August? Of course not!! More exhibitors than ever filled the Hall with their flowers, fruit and vegetables, alongside the cooking, painting, photography and craft entries, with the Grow-a-Potato-in-a-Bag

competition, judged by John Burt, proving to be a popular innovation.

The whole occasion ran like clockwork, well-fuelled by the tea and cake team, and masterminded by the super-efficient Gatehouse Duo who deserve a gold medal for their efficient and calm organisation.

It was a great show!

Judy Ferretter

AND THE WINNERS WERE…..

Children 8yrs & under Best entry: Issy Mills CHILDREN 9 YRS AND ABOVE Best entry: Emily Lawrence PHOTOGRAPHY Most points/best entry: Elizabeth Jubb PAINTING & DRAWING Most points: Frances Moule Best entry: Pearl Gatehouse CRAFTS – NEEDLEWORK Most points: Beryl Lawrence Best entry: Jane Rowbotham OTHER CRAFTS Most points: Sue Goldsworthy Best entry: Anne Gillard COOKERY, JAMS & PRESERVES Most points: Sue Goldsworthy Best entry: Tony Leggett FLORAL ART Most points/best entry: Celia Brayfield FLOWERS Most points: Penny Gould Best entry: Dennis Gilbey VEGETABLES & FRUIT Most points: Brian Rowsell Best entry: Sue Eadon OVERALL CHAMPION MOST POINTS IN ALL ADULT CLASSES Brian Rowsell (Hurrah again!!) ….and not forgetting Carol Debell who won the overall weight of the Potato-ina-Bag competition and Karen Legge who grew the largest potato. wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

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JUNE - Our outing on the 8th June was to Tiverton where we had a most enjoyable trip on the Grand Western Canal on a horse drawn barge. The canal was originally built for transporting limestone with a donkey, mule or small horse able to pull as much as 30 tons with reasonable ease. Horse drawn barges were still used as recently as the early 20th Century on some canals.

As we glided silently along we saw many newly hatched mallard ducklings and moorhen chicks. Several herons were also spotted and a mute swan swam alongside with her signets for a while hoping for a few titbits to be thrown overboard. We didn’t travel the entire eleven-mile length of the canal but turned around after about

an hour and returned. The trip was very relaxing.

On the 12th June the Club was kindly invited to Vicarage Farm, East Chaldon by Mike and Terry Watkins where we were taken on a tractor ride around their 2,500 acre farm. Half of the farm is planted with various arable crops with the rest being grazed by 850 head of beef which are fattened in winter on a mainly maize diet.

The Hereford and Angus are contracted to Marks & Spencer and slaughtered in Launceston. We had amazing weather and stopped for a picnic on the cliff top overlooking Durdle Door.

The author and poet Llewelyn Powys spent part of his life nearby and he loved it so much that he asked for his ashes to be buried on the clifftop in view of the sea.

On the way back to the farm we saw the Memorial Stone placed at the site he had chosen.

Many thanks to Mike for a very interesting tour of his farm which we all thoroughly enjoyed.

JULY - On the evening of the 10th July about forty club members and guests

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made our way to the quayside at Poole where we boarded a boat for a sightseeing trip along the Dorset coast. We went out through the harbour past Brownsea Island and turning westward we could see the dunes and sandy beach of Studland all the time enjoying the fish and chip supper that was delivered to the boat before we left.

The next sight we saw was Old Harry Rocks which are very impressive from that close.

Then onward to Dancing Ledge and St Aldhelm’s point. We saw puffins and many guillemots using the caves and ledges, created by the action of the sea on the rock, as nesting sites. On the return journey we could see the different layers of rock, which have been laid down over millions of years, and how they were lifted

and distorted at some point by volcanic activity.

On arriving back at Poole we all agreed that we had had a most enjoyable evening.

I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of the Club to thank Ann Osmond for kindly hosting our annual barbecue at “The Pond”. The weather was kind and we had a really good and social time together.

NEXT MEETINGS: 4th September – LATE FLOWERING LYRICIST, Miranda Pender 2ⁿd October – Clive Wakely Graham Sargent

THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS' UNION Several of us met on 9th August to celebrate Mary Sumner Day in St Andrew's Leigh for a short service followed by refreshments. We are grateful to Rev’d Tony Gilbert for leading our service. We received a thank you letter from the Mothers' Union HQ for our donation of £150 to the "Summer of Hope Appeal" which aims to make a difference to the most vulnerable in society, both in the UK and overseas. A lady from Rwanda wrote to say that 'she had now been able to pay for the treatment needed to restore her eyesight and she can now see clearly for the first time in a long time'.

We are holding an AFTERNOON TEA PARTY (hopefully in the garden, if fine) in Ryall's Ground, Queen Street, Yetminster (Frances Moule's home) on Wednesday 5th September from 3-5pm with a Raffle, and Bring & Buy. £3 entry, children free. All welcome. Do come and join us to help raise funds for the Mothers' Union work - as there

is so much they would like to do but of course need the funds to carry it out.

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Planning Applications WD/D/17/002763 14/12/2017 Change of use and conversion of redundant agricultural barn to form a single dwelling (Full).

WD/D/18/001500 11/07/2017 Loft conversion including erection of pitched roof rear dormer, installation of conservation roof lights to front and rear elevations, removal of chimney, replacement of upvc windows with aluminium casements and associated fenestration alterations. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).

WD/D/18/001513 11/07/2017 Erection of single storey rear extension. To extend 7 metres beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling house: Maximum height 4 metres: Height to eaves 2.5 metres (Larger single storey rear extension).

WD/D/18/001517 11/07/2017 Request for WD/D/18/001475 of compliance with condition 3 of listed building consent & planning approval WD/D/15/002154 (Compliance with Conditions).

WD/D/18/000417 29/03/2018 Demolition of existing cottage & outbuildings, erection of one existing long shed & construction of 1no. replacement dwelling. (Full).

WD/D/18/001055 08/06/2018 Demolition of existing agricultural equipment shelter and erection of dwelling (Holiday Cottage) (Full).

WD/D/18/001438 25/07/2018 Installation of Photovoltaic Modules (Solar Panels) to roof of Garden Outbuilding (Full).

WD/D/18/001420 24/07/2018 Demolition of garage, erection of garage with ancillary living accommodation. above, erection of rear and side extensions and loft conversion including raising roof.

(Full).

WD/D/18/001157 12/06/2018 Change of use of agricultural store to dwelling (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

WD/D/18/000767 09/05/2018 Erection of two storey extension (Full).

WD/D/18/000838 09/05/2018 Replacement windows in single storey rear extension and rear lean to extension.

(Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/18/000869 30/04/2018 Amendment to planning permission WD/D/18/000067: Revised approved plan with living accommodation on the ground floor and the two bedrooms are on the 1st floor. The internal accommodation changes have altered the elevations which require minor adjustments to window sizes and positions. The colour of the window frames and doors wish to be changed from white UPVC to grey colour. (Non-material Amendment).

WD/D/18/000605 23/04/2018 Single storey extension (Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/18/000484 11/04/2018 Erection of single storey and two storey extensions, new garage with ancillary accommodation and alterations to existing vehicular access. (Full).

PLANNING

SEPTEMBER 2018 WD/D/18/001107 01/06/2018 Change of use of Agricultural building to dwelling house (Prior Approval) (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

WD/D/18/000836 01/05/2018 Demolition of car port, reinstatement of existing openings, interior refit including stairs and partition walls and replacement of doors and windows. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).

WD/D/18/001139 16/07/2018 Application for approval of reserved matters for layout, appearance, landscaping & scale in relation to Outline approval WD/D/16/000642 (Reserved Matters).

WD/D/18/001474 09/07/2018 Erection of roof over an existing slurry compound (Agricultural Determination).

WD/D/18/000928 08/05/2018 Erection of rear single storey extension, front porch, installation of velux window, replacement double garage with integrated stores and construction of a permeable hard standing area in front of proposed garage (Certificate of Lawfulness (Proposed)).

WD/D/18/000690 01/05/2018 Internal WD/D/18/000691 alterations and external works(Full & Listed Building Consent).

WD/D/18/000736 27/04/2018 Erection of a rear extension. ( Full).

WD/D/18/000819 23/04/2018 Request for confirmation of compliance of conditions 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 of planning approval WD/D/14/000548 (Compliance with Conditions).

WD/D/18/000773 18/04/2018 Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/17/002767 (Compliance with Conditions). Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/17/002767 (Compliance with Conditions).

WD/D/18/000643 29/03/2018 Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

WD/D/18/000555 19/03/2018 The construction of an agricultural storage building (Full).

WD/D/17/002384 04/12/2017 Construction of a clay lined below ground manure storage lagoon, with associated safety fence (variation of condition 4 of planning permission WD/D/17/000644) (Variation of condition).

The next Development Control Committee meeting will take place on the 13 Sep 2018 at 1pm, meetings are held 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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Regular Meetings …

Every Mon Table tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga Leigh Short Mat Bowls Yetminster Table Tennis Club Boot Camp Beginners Boot Camp Intermediate Bev’s Kunda Dance Bev’s Men’sYoga Yetminster Bell Ringers Every Tue Topsy Turvy Toddlers Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) Beginners Tai Chi Beginners Pilates Kids After School Yoga (term time) Cubs (in term) Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning & PO Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term) Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

Croquet Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term) Scouts (in term) Beginners yoga Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Every Thur Tai Chi Advanced Pilates Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs) Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides Dance Fit Boot Camp Beginners Boot Camp Intermediate Chetnole Community Choir Every Fri Table Tennis Croquet Club (May - Oct) Croquet Every Sun Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

9.30-12.30pm Leigh Village Hall 9.30-10.30am Chetnole Village Hall 2-5pm Leigh Village Hall 10-12noon Scout Hut, Yetminster 6.15pm Yetminster Sports Club 7.15pm Yetminster Sports Club 6.15 - 7.15pm 7.30 - 8.30pm 7.30pm-10pm St Andrew's Church 9-11.30am St Andrew's Primary School 10am-1pm Chetnole Village Hall 10-11am Leigh Village Hall 1.10 - 2.10pm Chetnole Village Hall 3.15 - 4.15pm St Andrew’s School Hall 6-7.30pm Scout Hut Yetminster 10-12 noon Chetnole Village Hall 10.30-11.30am Leigh Village Hall 3pm (until Oct) Yetminster Playing Fields 3.15 pm-4.05pm St Andrew's Primary School 5pm Chetnole Playing Fields 5.30pm summer only Church Farm, Hermitage 6-7pm Leigh Village Hall 6-7pm Scout Hut Yetminster 7-9pm Scout Hut Yetminster 7pm St Andrew’s Primary School 7-10pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 10am Leigh Village Hall 10am Chetnole Village Hall 2-5pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 5.45-7pm Trim Room, Yetminster 5.45-7pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 7-8.30pm Yetminster Jubilee Hall 6.30pm (term time) St Andrew’s Primary Sch 6.15pm Yetminster Sports Club 7.15pm Yetminster Sports Club 7.30pm Chetnole Village Hall 9.30-12.30pm Leigh Village Hall 3pm Yetminster Sports Club 3pm Yetminster Sports Club 3pm Chetnole Playing Fields

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…Events & Activities 1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1st Tue

Leigh Discussion Club (wint) Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7.30 - 10.30pm 7pm

Leigh Village Hall Church Hall, Yetminster

2nd Tues

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

Sue Footner 873610 Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

7.30pm 12.30 - 3pm

Gable Court Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths Leigh Women's Institute

7.30pm 7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes Batcombe Coffee Morning

10 - 12noon 11am

Yetminster Jubilee Hall tba

2nd Wed

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit Chetnole & Stockwood PC

2 - 3pm

2nd Wed/alt mth

The Cross, Leigh Chetnole Village Hall

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

3rd Tues

Last Tues

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

7.30pm 7.30pm

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11am - 12noon

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Old School Gallery, Yetminster Pogles Wood nr Leigh

[not Aug & Dec]

Police Community Support Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC Friary Shop

7.30pm 2.30 - 4.30pm

By Church, Yetminster St. Andrew's Primary School The Friary, Hilfield

Wed - Sat

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers 2nd Thurs

Last Thurs

Venue contact 872342

Old School Gallery, Yet

Meadens Coffee Morning

6.30 - 8pm 10.30am

Yetminster Fair Association

7.30pm

White Hart

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7-10pm

Leigh Village Hall

The Meadens

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