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Steve Mumford General Builder

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Grassby Funeral Services

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AJ Wakely & Sons

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JJP Plumbing

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BED & BREAKFAST Chetnole Inn

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Hound House

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CARE HOMES Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh

GARDEN & OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE Burrow Water Treatment Plants 33

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CARS, VANS & MOTORCYCLES, HIRING & SERVICING Addison Motors

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Autotech Garage Services

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John Butler Master Thatcher

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B.A Wallbridge

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WANTED Old Motorcycles

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EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery 18 Lower Covey Montessori Nursery 18

EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall

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Leigh Village Hall

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The Marquee Hire Company

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Yetminster Jubilee Hall

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Will’s Walls, Dry Stone Walling 52 HEALTH & WELL BEING

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Yetminster

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Tania Geere Chiropodist

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Yetminster Health Centre

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J Bennett Joinery

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Leigh Village Stores & PO

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5 Star Bars & Catering

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Dorset Plasterers

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Leigh

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PETS & LIVESTOCK

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CONTENTS ADVERTISERS' REGISTER 2 CONTENTS 4 EDITORIAL 5 NEWS FROM THE VILLAGES BATCOMBE 7 CHETNOLE 8 HERMITAGE 17 HILFIELD 17 LEIGH 19 RYME INTRINSECA 29 YETMINSTER 31 WITH BEER HACKETT 28 DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 40 GENERAL NEWS 43 OUT & ABOUT 58 ST ANDREW'S PRIMARY SCHOOL 62 OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES 64 THREE VALLEYS CHURCH SERVICES 64 FEBRUARY CLUB NEWS 69 REGULAR EVENTS 77

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EDITORIAL Welcome to a a sparkling new year full of hope and anticipation.

Thank you to Becki Cooke for the use of her photo of a cheeky Goldcrest on the cover of this our first magazine of 2020: a lovely start to the year. Remember we are always looking for photos for our covers so bear that in mind when you are out and about.

We are looking for a for the magazine, so if you fancy dipping your toe into the creation of our magazine, please send us an email p45. is nearly upon us and there are a few activities for youngsters in the Wriggle Valley; a Puppet Show at St Andrew’s CE Primary School Hall, 4pm, Thursday 20th February p60; at Pogles Monday 17th 20th February p47 and the based on the musical Shrek p47. Have fun.

Enjoy the crispy days of February.

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e had a beautiful Children's Carol Service taken by Rev George Moody with an introductory Christmas Musical Medley played by Lucy, Isabel, Dillon and Dorothy Hodge and Robin and Iris Sellick.

Jasper MacWatt sang the first verse of Once In Royal David's City, Issy Hodge sang the first verse of Away in a Manger, William played the organ beautifully and the seven readings were exceptionally well delivered by the children to a crowded church, decorated with winter flowers and greenery including holly, ivy, hydrangeas, white cyclamen, jasmine and pomegranates and was lit entirely by candlelight as the congregation arrived.

After the service sweets, mince pies, mulled wine and squash were consumed.

On Christmas Day friends from the village and the Friary together with some visitors attended the Service, which was taken by Brother Clark.

On New Year’s Day, the new decade, started in Batcombe with drizzle but with undampened spirit we took on a litter pick mainly to clear the debris from the serial bottle chucker. We are hopeful that the problem may recently have been solved for the future but, of course, there was a legacy to be dealt with in

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our verges, hedges and ditches. We were hoping that bottle numbers would be down on last year’s 200 at our midwinter litter pick but we still picked up a total of 180 bottles – 135 from Stile Way (pictured above) and 45 from Wriggle River Lane. Many thanks to all those who helped to make it safer for walkers, dogs & horses and here’s hoping for an improvement in 2020!

We have had an extraordinary amount of rain this winter and the ground is waterlogged with all the difficulties that has caused for our farmers. Also, the ditches have been blocked in places, causing floods in the usual and some unusual places. In the three months between the autumnal equinox and the wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

winter solstice I measured 25 inches or 635 millimetres of rainfall in Batcombe.

This represents more th an half (about 55%) of our average annual rainfall in three months – no wonder it seems wet.

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sad start to the year as Sue Lloyd of Mill Lane very sadly died on January 9. She was nearly 100 years old and a true character as well as a real favourite of many in Chetnole whom she enthralled with her witty stories and great sense of humour. She spent her last days in the Old Vicarage and her daughter Katie has written a tribute to her here. We send our condolences to Katie and all of Sue’s family. (See p10 for her obituary) If you’re planning a rail journey between Weymouth and Yeovil Pen Mill please ensure that you check the train times before travelling during February and March as engineering work on the GWR line will cause disruption. See the Friends of Chetnole Halt’s piece for more information.

Don’t forget to call John Sanford on 01935 872973 to order your oil ready for the first delivery of the year for Chetnole Fuel Group on February 05 - it’s not a great time of the year to discover you’ve run out!

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SOME DATES IN YOUR DIARY IF YOU FEEL LIKE A NIGHT OUT:

Jazz musicians Village Hall 7.30pm

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Chetnole Jazz Cafe hosts The a contemporary slant on popular acoustic music from the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Chetnole Village Hall 7.30pm Friends of St Peter’s fundraiser comedy night with poet and humorist Matt Harvey casting his gaze over human behaviour including dogs and their owners - sounds hilarious! Chetnole Village Hall 7.30pm Happy New Year to you all

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5th February 29th April 25th June 24th September 3rd December If you would like to order some domestic heating oil this then & call Rick Baker, Sallymonth Lingwood Sarah Baker at least five working days before February 5

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15th February 7.30pm presents Working backwards from the 1930s, the FB Pocket Orchestra explores repertoire that formed the embryo of what is now known as popular music.

The members originally began playing together simply as an exercise in exploring heritage repertoire - taking on a few informal performances and recording dates as schedules allowed.

The FBPO became an 'official' project in the spring of 2012 and released its first album in October. The aims of the orchestra are to present a contemporary slant on popular acoustic music from the late 19th and early 20th Centuries. '

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Just to be different we decided to hold our Macmillan coffee morning in December 2019. We had a craft table which primarily consisted of beautiful angels and snowflakes knitted and crocheted by Bella and Julie.

We also were served hot choc with all the trimmings and a raffle, both very kindly organised by Sally.

Altogether we raised over ÂŁ200 for this marvellous charity. Many thanks to Julie and all those that made this event happen, who helped on the day and to all the angel purchasers.

The family would like to thank the village of Chetnole for the amazing support, friendship and kindness you have shown our Mum (and me) for the past two decades, especially the last couple of years. for the wonderful compassion and skill with which you managed Sue’s last week and the four months before.

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TRIBUTE TO SUE LLOYD 29 March 1920 – 9 January 2020 Sue and Harpy Lloyd moved to Chetnole from Essex in 1984, c h o o s i n g D o r s e t because of their Royal Navy connections, the fact that Harpy proposed to Sue on The Cobb at Lyme Regis and their first home was in Weymouth.

They enjoyed 17 very happy years in “Gorteen” until Harpy died unexpectedly in 2001. She used to say, “I married a sailor,” when referring to her husband’s naval career. And “I didn’t really get my money’s worth,” as he was away at sea for years at a time and she raised three children virtually single-handed.

Sue was a resourceful, intelligent and optimistic person. She made the best of whatever came towards her.

Struck by macular degeneration in 2006 she stopped driving. She kept her independence by walking across the recreation field to the village shop, village hall, pub and bus stop into her late 90s.

Sue was born in Dover, Kent. She hoped to read Chemistry at University

but this was impossible due to the advent of WWII. She qualified at St James Secretarial College but in 1941 joined the army’s Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS). Her various roles included processing coded information for Bletchley Park. At the end of the war, she was stationed in Holland which was still under threat.

This was a tough time for her as a young woman. She gladly left the army in 1947. A chance encounter on the London Underground resulted in an excellent job as PA to the Director of Courtaulds, then the world’s leading man-made fibre manufacturer. She loved London for its art galleries and social life and even explored Buddhism at one point.

She met Harpy at a cocktail party at the Dover Yacht Club in March 1950. He proposed in May 1950 and they were married in August.

Chetnole was their 18th home!

They enjoyed village life and exploring the county of Dorset. They were both interested in art. He liked to paint and Sue was fascinated by the study of fine art, joining classes and developing a wide knowledge of saints and symbols.

Written by daughter Katie Lloyd-Nunn Sue and Harpy at home

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exterior walls. One leak in particular falls over the organ, requiring a small ‘roof’ to stop rain dripping on it. The organ itself, over 100 years old, needs extensive refurbishment to continue to work. This will run into many thousands of pounds.

The Friends have undertaken to raise money for these repairs in a number of ways.

Firstly, a new bank account has been set up solely for this fabric fund, to take donations and for standing orders to become a Friend of St Peter’s. (The leaflet about this can be found in the church, the pub, and from any member of the Steering Group).

Secondly, we will be organising fundraising events during the course of the year. The first event will be a night of hilarity with the The Friends have been set up with one specific purpose: to raise money for essential repairs to the fabric of our St Peter’s Church.

We want to ensure it is available to the community for everything that people need worship and services of course, but also the celebration of weddings, funerals and remembering loved ones. Even for those of us who only come to church for special occasions, it remains a vital part of one's life.

We have already started. Some of you may have seen us at the village carol service, where we were pleased to help out by organising the mince pies and mulled wine, and had information about the Friends on display. In addition, the Friends have recently provided the funds to pay for a minor cleaning of the organ, a professional survey and detailed quotation for repairs.

However, serious expenditure is now required to fix a leaking roof and repointing

He will be casting his gaze over human behaviour, including dogs and their owners! we will be welcoming On to the church the who will be performing a programme of classical music. Future events will include a fascinating talk by on the Middle East, and a performance by the All monies raised will be ring fenced for the upkeep of St Peter’s Chetnole, for present and future enjoyment by our community. We hope you will join us in helping to preserve this important building. If you would like any further information about the Friends, please do get in touch with any of us. Thank you.

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Just a reminder – do check that any railway journeys you are planning are still running as you expect them to be!

In addition to the timetable changes, there are some disruptions over the next few months because of engineering work on the line. In some cases GWR will be providing an alternative coach service. Information we currently have states: ‘There will be rail replacement services operating between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the following dates: ● ● ● ● ●

This is to allow NR to carry out works within Grimstone tunnel and renew the Yetminster River bridge, along with other track renewals work throughout the line.’

FREE, two dog beds as modelled by Mabel of Chetnole.

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Following a period of heavy rainfall in October and November, the River Wriggle level peaked at almost 2.40 metres at Deep Ford Lane ford at mid-day on Friday 22nd November. This is not far short of the the highest recorded level, logged in July 2012.

As is usual the level fell quite quickly,over a period of a few hours. Only one property was reported as flooded, and several others are believed to have been affected but not reported. For a while Deep Ford Lane was under several inches of water from end to end. The river overtopped both bridges at Mill Lane and Neals Lane and the road leading to the ford at Higher Farm/Bound lane also flooded. Unusually high levels of groundwater covered parts of all access roads into the village. Water several inches deep flowed down Dunch Lane, Stockwood Road and Batcombe Road for several hours before subsiding.

In response to the situation being reported to the Environment Agency, a representative visited the owners of Wriggle Cottage and inspected the river at Mill Lane bridge and culvert. They also sent a team to clear debris from the whole length of the Wriggle, after potential blockages were reported.

In a subsequent meeting between the EA and our flood wardens the focus was on possible measures which could be taken to reduce the flood risk to properties near the river, should such weather patterns occur more frequently in future ("extreme storms" etc).

It was concluded that requesting the EA to carry out a Natural Flood Management investigation would be

worthwhile, to assess how the flow of the river could be slowed down where its feeder streams flow through higher ground upstream of the village. Mill Lane bridge is perceived by residents living close by, to be "unfit for purpose" in its current state. The Parish Council has been requested to convince Dorset Highways, the responsible party, to rebuild it with a higher arch and span.

The Parish Council has also been requested to apply to the EA for a Natural Flood Management [NFM] assessment to be carried out, and for for funding to cover the associated costs, A map has been provided by the EA. It is appreciated that nothing can be done without the respective landowners' cooperation.

At the Parish Council meeting on 8th January, Chairman Owen Pope reported that he has been looking into NFM measures implemented successfully on land around Leigh, Owen has since volunteered to take the lead in a Chetnole NFM investigation, and invites anyone willing to assist to contact him.

Don't be shy!

Hopefully funding is still available from Dorset Council, and applications will eventually be made via the Parish Council .In the meantime, I am seeking a volunteer to take over the role of Lead Flood Warden......

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DATES FOR YOUR DIARY We will be holding a COFFEE MORNING on the 20th March from 10.30am - 12.00 noon.

There will be an EASTER BINGO night, date to be confirmed.

There will also be a SPRING WALK in April again the date to be confirmed.

VILLAGE HALL NEWS The Christmas afternoon tea held on the 5th December raised £140 for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal, brilliant result.

The New Year Party took place on Saturday 25th January and we will report on it next issue.

ST MARY’S CHURCH We had a full congregation for our Carols by Candlelight service on Christmas eve in the church. Thank you to Pat Richardson for her lovely flower arrangement and to Val Rowsell for playing for us. Lots of singing set us all up for the Christmas festivities.

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e had another wonderful Carol Service at St Nicholas’ with a full house. Emma and Mark Fisher hosted a full house too with lovely mince pies and mulled wine. We thank them for their kind generosity. We also thank Mike Harris who single handedly prepared the church which looked so warm and inviting.

Finally a very warm welcome to Sean and Lyn Cooch and their two children Meg and Oran who moved into 2 Church View Cottage just before Christmas.

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appy New Year to everyone in Leigh! At the time of writing I am sorting through all the photos from the Christmas events which I hope will entertain you in this magazine!

A couple of things to tell you about as we start 2020: Firstly, we plan to have KIDS’ FILM NIGHTS at the Leigh Pop-Inn pub, certainly through the winter months; timings roughly 7.30 – 9.pm; 31st January and 28th February are the next pub nights.

Secondly, the Leigh Lottery Collectors will start their door-to-door visits for punters to purchase Leigh Village Hall Lottery Balls for the year.

The draws will be monthly in April through to March inclusive. As before, the subscription is £12 per ball and you can buy as many Ball Numbers as you like. There are three Prizes awarded each month, with higher Bonus Prizes at Christmas when you could win £100! This scheme raises vital funds for our Village Hall and aims to let you have a little ‘flutter’, adding a little fun and excitement to supporting a worthwhile cause. The money raised is split roughly equal between the cash prizes and the Village Hall.

There are more details of prize amounts on the village website: www.leighvillage.org.uk/ourvillage/leigh-lottery/ ) Do look on the Leigh village website for upcoming events and we welcome publication of any news or events by emailing them to: contactus@leighvillage.org.uk There is also a Facebook page: Leigh Life, Dorset (the profile picture above and features The Cross) so follow us on FB for all current events.

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS IN FEBRUARY & MARCH – Leigh Village Hall, 7pm

– St Andrew’s Church, Leigh, 9 – 11am …and looking forward to later in the year:

Leigh Village Hall, 7.30pm with George Zambellas, First Sea Lord Royal Navy– St Andrew’s Church, Leigh, 7.30pm CHETNOLE FUEL BUYING GROUP 2020

St Andrew’s Church, 10.15 am with activities and lunch to follow.

Leigh Village Hall, 7.00pm onwards (with Kids’ Film Night)

5th March 15th April 25th June 8th October 9th December If you would like to order some domestic heating oil this month thenBaker call Rick Baker, Sally Lingwood & Sarah at least five working days before 5th March.

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH

For those who have been away over the Christmas 2019 season, all that was advertised has come to pass.

– We were royally entertained by Eddie and Philippa, Ruth and Colin Thompson and some of their musical friends, with their variety of instruments. They gave us a beautiful concert of classical and folk music, interrupted by wine and roast chestnuts and mince pies at half time.

Philippa and Michelle oversaw a merry gathering of children and adults, making tree-decorations against the arrival of a fine Bailey Ridge spruce which was erected on 21 December. All the hand-made decorations looked beautiful on the Christmas tree. Once the church had been decorated with greenery and flowers St Andrew's looked quite magnificent.

Surely the highlight of the year the Carol Service on Christmas Eve with 110 folk crowded into the church to see Philippa's amazing production of the Nativity, performed by the village children acting the parts of the animals of the story: chickens, camels, donkeys, all with hilarious narrations.

Getting them into the right places on the stage certainly had its moments. We would like to say a special thank you to Angela Seabrook who designed and hand-made a beautiful Hanging Advent Banner, on which a white flower had been added on each of the four previous Advent Sundays. During the Carol Service the final bow and fur-cones were attached to it to signify the eve of Christmas Day. At 11.30pm that evening Midnight Mass with Holy Communion was celebrated by the good folk trying to keep awake to play Santa!.

Seventy people filled the church for the baptism of Margot Burton, John and Sica's daughter, witnessed by their godparents and friends who stayed for coffee and mountains of cakeries and ... mince pies (when do they ever go out of fashion?) We were so pleased

to welcome our former curate John Summers, ably supported by his wife Nicole and, now three, children, Audrey, Hilda and four month old Mungo, who stole the show afterwards!

– To end the year we gathered for another of Philippa's performances to ring out 2019 with a fire celebration followed by seasonal hymns, and mulled wine and hot dogs. What an eventful year it has been. Our grateful thanks go to all who have decorated and cleaned the church and tidied the gardens and churchyard throughout the year.

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We have two more gastronomic experiences on the horizon. is our next with a church service at 10.15am and then a cooked lunch in the church at 12.45pm. Please join us. Between the service and lunch there will be a variety of craft activities, newspapers and magazines to read, and perhaps a walk. Come to any or all of it. It will be very helpful if you could let us know if you want lunch. Then on we will be serving in the church from . !!

Make a note in your diary now. This year’s will be . More details soon.

After 12 years in the post, our current Treasurer has decided to take a well-earned rest and we urgently need to replace her.

Ideally, we are looking for someone to take over the role in March.

If you are interested in filling this vacancy or would like more details of what is involved please contact me on 07813 089002 upton.eddie@gmail.com

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St Andrew’s Church next event will be on when the guest will be George Zambellas.

This really should be a very special evening, featuring a man who rose to the exalted rank of First Sea Lord. He has promised us that he will answer whatever questions are put to him! So as well as finding out just how he rose to the Royal Navy’s highest post, expect questions about some of the people he met during the course of his duties, including royalty and cabinet ministers!

Also find out why he was there as part of the official party for last autumn's State Opening of Parliament.

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The widow of Carroll Walters, who sadly died last year, has given us a very handsome cup with the words: “THE LEIGH CUP” inscribed on its side.

We felt that our village should credit those who unselfishly volunteer their services for the good of the community. There are many candidates: Members of The Parish Council, the Village Hall Committee, the Church, the Luncheon Club, the Village Shop, our Postman, the movers and shakers of the Wriggle Valley Players etcetera, etcetera.

It will be a feel good factor for the recipient and quite rightly so. The practicalities couldn’t be simpler: We shall put a voting box in the village hall foyer and a similar box in the village shop.

The boxes will be ‘live’ for four months and the winner will be announced with the prize giving at The Flower Show.

Simples... txch (a meerkat expression)

Many many thanks to all those who came and supported our Coffee morning on 7th January, in aid of (a homeless charity in Weymouth which hopes to try and eradicate homelessness in Dorset).

It was so good to see so many in the church and we are very grateful to all those who made cakes, brought bring and buy gifts and also raffle prizes. We were able to raise which I am sure the charity will put to very good use. It is sad that there are so many folk not only in need of a home but also need feeding in 2020.

Many thanks again.

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LEIGH Creative The results of the Leigh Creative Writing Prize are as follows: ● A FIRST PRIZE was awarded by the judges to for a story entitled in the short story category. ● FIRST PRIZE in the poetry category was awarded jointly to for “ ” and for her poem “ ”. ● The RUNNER UP PRIZE in the poetry category was awarded to for her poem “ ”.

Prizewinners have been informed.

We are indebted to our judges Dorothy Baldock and Hilary Cumming.

I know they were very pleased with the high standards achieved by all entrants, in all categories.

All the entries are to be displayed on a board in St. Andrew’s Church, Leigh over the coming weeks to promote interest and discussion.

The plan is to run a similar competition this year; details to be announced shortly.

We are hoping that greater numbers will consider entering the competition this year.

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“I have so much to tell you,” my first words to you, I knew I’d want to share it all, yes everything.

I wanted to teach, to speak and relate, All histories, names and places, and oh, So much more of human-kind.

We read together and these words open the world’s Learning and all its lessons.

Then we travelled the oceans and seas, lands and countries, Emotions running high and low, And discovered other ways of living.

You understood my meanings in your own way, and It was easy to love my child’s child.

My first words to you have come true For both of us.

I still have much to tell you, but now you’re teaching me And I’ve learnt to see light through your eyes.

Your unconditional love has shown me I can forgive And I have, and I thank you for that gift.

So we’ll go on listening to each other forever, Grandmother and granddaughter.

Do you make my dreams come true?

Oh yes And you also heal me.

One day you’ll recall me to your own child’s child Having changed the world in some way.

And you’ll have so much to tell her; You’ll hear my first words to you “I have so much to tell you.”

Sophie’s got a blister, and a bite on her thigh, Alex has a blocked nose and mud in his eye, Charlotte has a pencil scratch my eye cannot see, And Scarlette is bleeding, profusely, from her knee.

Break-time is hazardous for casualties – and quick!

Jenny’s hurt her ankle and Oliver’s been sick.

Kate has bumped her temple on Sammy’s right eyebrow And James has trapped his finger, which needs releasing NOW. Sarah has a head bump which came “all by itself” And John has cut his chin on Mrs Morton’s shelf.

Becky has a splinter she got in gym last week And Stephie has a bruise appearing on her cheek, Timothy is limping on such a wobbly knee But runs off, like a tiger, when Mummy comes at three.

Joseph wants a plaster (or bandage) for his head And Amber’s feeling tired and wants to go to bed.

Let me tell you, Amber, that’s not a bad idea, Because that’s where I’m going, as soon as I leave here and will be published next month.

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APPY NEW YEAR to everyone.

The New Year started with the annual walk on Sunday 5th January.This year we used a new route starting at Frankham Farm, heading off towards Clifton Wood. After a drink break, it was back to Frankham for a delicous lunch of home made soups, home reared sausages, buns & salad, cakes/mince pies, wine/beer teas and coffees. There was a really good turn out and a lovely time was had by all. (See photos below) A huge thank you to the Rosses and Templemans for all their hard work and hospitality.

It was lovely to see so many people attend our Carol, Midnight and Christmas Day services. We received generous donations which have been sent to:

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Distributors:

● School in a Bag ● Mosaic (helping for bereaved children) ● and Future Roots (A Care Farm for Young People), all local charities.

Many thanks to the Templemans for once again keeping the church and this year the churchyard as well fantastically decorated; you really excelled yourselves.

We say goodbye to the Riglers of Elsford Cottages after 23 years. They have moved to Abbotsbury, near to their family. Hello to Kirk Deacon who has moved in to the cottage and is working on Frankham Farm. Welcome to the mud Kirk ! Hope you will be very happy in Ryme.

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hank goodness Christmas is behind us, eh? Everything wrapped up, packed up, and all the trees and foliage disposed of? I don’t know, there are one or two things that come to mind on looking back. There was the nine lessons and carol service at St. Andrew’s church, with very active involvement from the school – readings and singing from the children, very much in the festive and family style.

Walking round the village after dark was also made more fun with the array of lights and decorations to the houses. A couple of my personal favourites, with no prejudice or implied criticism of any others(!!!), were the laser projection of floating Santas etc onto a gable end, and, especially, the lit up, flashing tree in the High Street telephone box. Clearly a lot of imagination went on there. Perhaps next December we should have a competition and a prize awarded by the Parish Council?

Not a good idea? Well, it was just a thought.

One other reminiscence: setting out in the dark very early one December morning after a night of heavy rain Thornford Road was closed and Bow Bridge completely unapproachable. Never seen the water backed up so far. Where does all that water come from? What causes all that flooding?

Climate change? Or is it something else?

Back to the present and away from the realms of fantasy. At January’s Coffee ‘n’ Cake the starting of a food bank was announced. Angela, Grace and Stuart will launch sponsorship and contact details in due course but if you would like to think about collecting items such as tinned food, dried pasta, rice, toiletries, disposable nappies – but not of course fresh food or perishable items – you can bring them along to the meetings – first Wednesday of each month – or contact Grace at gracies.92@live.co.uk.

Ever fancied being a detectorist? Just talk to Derek Walton. He has turned up Roman coins and Saxon ornaments but his

latest find caps them all: a Bronze Age spearhead (see photo above). Over 3000 years old, it is now with the museum at Taunton for detailed assessment. Just imagine, it has been lying a few inches below the soil for all those years. Was it used to kill an animal, hunting, or a person in battle? How did it get there? Quite fascinating to contemplate the options.

Good luck to all our readers in the coming year.

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falls this year on , and on Our services continue in the pattern: ● at , with refreshments afterwards, ● starts with an , followed by at 9am, and our popular follows on at 9.30am also in the Hall. ● under the direction of Simon Eadon, is on the starting at 9.30am, followed by coffee. ● At the moment, we do not have a service on the fourth Sunday, and this will be discussed at our PCC meeting.

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We have now completed our fund raising campaign raising some £90,000 from a combination of donations, grants and events which alone raised just short of £15,000 in two years which is a great result. I and the PCC are most grateful to all of you who participated in whatever way.

Committee members, event helpers, the very generous donors and last but by no means least those who attended the events thereby providing the event income.

We are also grateful to the Charities which have made grants towards the work, namely the Dorset Historic Churches Trust (£12000), the Wolfson Foundation (£7000), the E Muton Trust

Do come along and join the lay team for on a This is a short twenty minute service when we include prayers for those in need on the prayer list.

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(£5000) and the All Churches Trust (£3000) As I write we still await the Heritage Lottery Fund response, hopefully we will hear before you read this! We have asked them for £30,000.

If the HLF response is positive we will still fall short of our required funding by some £500, however we are looking at what options which might be available to reduce the cost of the works so that we can complete both the essential repairs to the building and the internal changes.

Sadly if the HLF response is negative we will only have enough money to complete the repairs, I will provide a final update next month with an outline of the work plans if available

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Our next Artsreach event in the Jubilee Hall for a will be on concert by . Both very accomplished on violin and guitar respectively, they have been performing together for a number of years. With a wide range of styles, they have an international reputation, as well as a good local following.

Tickets will be £10 for adults and £6 for under18s, and are available now from the Spar.

We also have a puppet show at St. Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster, on . From the very accomplished Angel Heart Theatre, it is entitled ‘ , and is suitable for children aged 4+. Have a look at the Angel Heart Theatre website for more details. Tickets are £6 for adults and £5 for under-18s, and are available from the school (872430).

Our Moviola film on at 7.30 in the Jubilee Hall will be ‘The Current War’, the dramatic story of the cut-throat race between electricity titans Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse to determine whose electrical system would power the modern world. Tickets are £6 in advance from the Spar shop, or on the door, and include an interval choc-ice. Wine and soft drinks will also be available as usual.

To be kept up to date with all our events, or to reserve tickets, please contact us on ycp873@gmail.com.

Coffee ‘n’ Cake will be on the first Wednesday of February (5th), 10 –11.30 in the Jubilee Hall. Make a donation to charity, and enjoy as much coffee and cake as you want! We have given over £2000 so far to a wide range of charities including Macmillan Cancer Support, Dogs Trust, Shelter Box, Water Aid, Parkinson’s UK, and Julia’s House. In 2019 we made donations to St. Andrew’s School to help buy computer equipment, and to the Air Ambulance, the Yeatman Hospital, Yeovil Hospital breast cancer appeal, Yeovil Freewheelers and Future Roots.

Proceeds from our events are distributed in the form of grants to local organisations, and the total is already over £6000. Please contact us if you have a project which needs extra support.

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I hope you all had a good Christmas and New Year.

2020 will bring challenges at all levels and particularly for us as the new unitary authority begins to bed in and some of the proposals to devolve functions down to Parish Councils are revisited and we are continuing to liaise with our DC representative, Cllr Penfold over this.

Having taken the decision to seek expressions of interest in operating the playing field and the Club House it is good to report that we have had one submission by a partnership between one of the previous tenants and another resident with experience in sports management. By the time the WVM is published it is hoped that we will have been able to let the tenancy so that the Hamcrate again becomes a usable community asset. It was however, disappointing to see some adverse comments on the village face book page relating to the tender documents which are, by necessity, in the standard contractual format to ensure that the tenant is held accountable for their activities – we cannot unfortunately just shake hands and hand over the keys!

A number of residents have made suggestions such as a running track etc. and we will discuss these with the applicant although funding will not be straightforward. Ideally, we would like to use a consultant to advise us on the activity options and the possible sources of funding for these so that we have a long-term strategy which the community have ownership of and we are investigating how we go about this.

We hope soon to receive confirmation that we have been successful in obtaining funding for the new Community Notice Board as we want to press on with this and enable the release of a similar board for Ryme Intrinseca. Hopefully we will obtain dispensations for the need to seek planning permissions for these which will save both time and effort.

Again, by the time that the WVM is distributed the Council will have had the presentation of the draft Neighbourhood Plan by the Steering Group. Once we have evaluated this, we will be seeking the views of the community so do please look out for material through your door and posters etc. explaining how you can read the document and provide feedback.

I had hoped to put forward the idea of a Community Award for those unsung heroes who support the community in different ways but we are advised that the regulations governing our financial proceedings do not allow this. Therefore all I can do is thank the person or persons who provided the rather excellent Christmas Tree and lights at the High Street triangle ( I believe Mike Bird was involved with this) and also the resident who regularly works to unblock the various road gullies when it rains ( I believe this is Julian Bennett). My apologies if I have got the names wrong but please let the Clerk know the correct ones and of anyone else who you feel deserves a mention.

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Just a short note to confirm that we weren’t able to make the NEIGHBOURHOOD presentation PLAN to the Parish Council in December as planned – unfortunately our normal printer is scheduled to have some hospital treatment and a replacement had to be found at one of the busiest times of the year!

The presentation is now due to take place towards the end of January and the statutory community consultation

will take place after this once the Parish Council have evaluated the document and feel that they can adopt it.

They will be providing information on the consultation process so do look out for fliers coming through your post box and details on both the Parish and NP websites as well as posters in prominent places.

The consultation is essential if we are to have feedback from the community on this important document which will guide development within the Parish in the near future once formally submitted to Dorset Council.

My family and I would like to express our sincere gratitude for all the loving messages of sympathy we have received since Deryck died at Christmas time. Best wishes to you all.

As residents on Church Street, Yetminster we would like to publicly say a big thank you to Michael Bird for supplying and lighting the Triangle Christmas Tree. We have lost count of the number years Mike has made this his tradition.

Also thank you Mike for maintaining the Triangle Garden.

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NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT FRIENDS OF ST MICHAEL’S CHURCH Following the launch of the ‘Village Monthly Lottery’ in November, the Friends are busy planning other fund raising activities and events for 2020 which will certainly include a return of the popular ‘VILLAGE TEA PARTY & MUSIC EVENT’, currently scheduled for Saturday 20th June. If you would like more information about, or wish to join the Friends of St Michael’s Church, please contact: Mrs Olive Davison, 07552 818389 Firemoon2015@hotmail.com CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE AT ST. MICHAEL’S, BEER HACKETT. Wednesday 18th December turned out to be one of the wettest and windiest nights of our recent stormy weather.

Despite the flooded roads the St Andrews Singers, friends and neighbours and several families new to our hamlet swelled our numbers to fifty adults and ten children.

Siegfred Johnsen sang the solo first verse of ‘Once in Royal David’s City’ beautifully in a candlelit church.

Tony Gilbert officiated and drew our thoughts particularly to the plight of the homeless. (The offertory was shared between St. Michael’s and ‘Shelter’, to whom we were able to give £100) The choir sang a Spanish carol with Kathy Smyth singing the solo part and the whole choir also sang ‘Jesus Christ the Apple Tree’.

As usual there were six bible lessons telling the Christmas story with three young readers, Chloe Bartlett, Henry and Siegfred Johnsen. Our churchwarden Richard Mentern read the final lesson from John, chapter 1, verses 1 – 14.

After the service Simon Clothier, chairman of ‘The Friends of St. Michael’s’ gave a short summary of the progress of the Friends in their first year of operation.

Simon invited everyone to consider becoming a Friend to help in their mission of widening the use of the building by the community and in its maintenance and improvement.

The church was candle lit and welcoming and beautifully decorated including the hand knitted crib.

There was a warm, friendly atmosphere and everyone enjoyed conversation, mince pies and mulled wine and mulled cider afterwards.

We would like to thank the St Andrews Singers, Kathy Smyth, Siegfred Johnsen and all our readers and organist Richard Mentern for all their preparation and performance on the night.

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Leigh Village Hall

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28 Leigh WI Dorset People& Places Brian Bates

2.30pm

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1

Batcombe Quiz Night

7.15pm

Leigh Village Hall

Mon

3

C&LGC Botanical World Michael Morrell

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

4

Coffee Morning/Bring &Buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club The changing face of agriculture

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Film Night The Current War

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Coffee ‘n’ Cake

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Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

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10 Leigh Moviola The Good Liar

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wed

12 YHS Knights Templar James Bond

2.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

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13 Sherborne Museum Talk Our Common Ground Frances Hatch

2pm

Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road

Sat

15 Tea & Toast with George Zambellas, First Sea Lord

7.30pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Mon

17 Holiday Club 17th - 20th Feb

10am3pm

Pogles Wood

Tues

18 WVWG Being an Ambassador's wife

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

Wed

19 DWT Reusing, Rehabilitating, Releasing Wildlife Pauline Kidner

7.30pm

Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road

Thur

20 Puppet show Mazymeg & the Honeybees

4pm

St Andrew’s CE School Hall, Yetminster

Sat

22 Pre Lenten Quiet Day

10am3.30pm

Sun

23 Community Sunday & Lunch

10.15am

Fri

28 Pop up Pub & Kids' Film Night

Jazz Café FB Pocket Orchestra

Friends of St Peter's Church Poet & harmonist Matt Harvey

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Coffee Morning/Bring & Buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club Bees Bridget Strawbridge

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Film Night The Good Liar

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed

4

Coffee ‘n’ Cake

1011.30am

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Fri

6

Women's World Day of Prayer

10.15am

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Sat

7

Leigh WI Jumble Sale

2pm

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7pm

Cerne Abbas Village Hall

Sun

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Just Breakfast

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Mon

9

Leigh Moviola

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Leigh Village Hall

Wed

11 YHS They Were Also MPS Janet Seaton

2.30pm

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Tues

17 WVWG Creating a Buzz

7.30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

Fri

20 Coffee Morning

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27 Pop up Pub

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat

28 Artsreach Christian Garrick & John Etheridge

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

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4

Dorset Hedgehog Conference

9.45am

Dorford Centre, Dorchester

Mon

6

C&LGC Container Gardening Andrew Leeder

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Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

7

Coffee Morning/Bring&buy

10.30am

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Leigh Discussion Club Musical Musings Mirander Pinder & AGM

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

21 WVWG Safe Families for Children

7.30pm

Gable Court Yetminster

Fri

24 Pop up Pub

7pm

Leigh Village Hall

7.30pm

St Peter's Church Chetnole

Friends of St Peters Keysworth String Quartet

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GENERAL NEWS would like to take this opportunity to thank those who have made such generous contributions towards the running costs of the magazine. These donations provide such a “shot in the arm� to the committee which shows how much their efforts are appreciated.

We strive, as guardians of the magazine, to produce a quality product, balancing the advertisements verses articles and always cognisant of the magazine being the vehicle which informs our local community.

Would any resident who is willing to join the WVM committee as coordinator of WVM advertising , please contact Chairman Graham Plaice on email The activity is not time consuming and would suit a retired person who enjoys interaction with local businesses and people, aiming to maintain an income stream for the magazine. THANK YOU Gordon WVM Advertising coordinator

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On behalf of the Yetminster Fair Association I would like to thank everyone who supported us at the Fair in 2019.

Following which we are delighted to report that we were able to give the following organisations grants: ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● The Yetminster Fair is the longest running fair in the area and has been running almost continuously since the 13th century when it was granted a charter by the Bishop of Salisbury ‘to be held in his

manor of Yetminster’.

The primary objective is to raise money for local charities whilst providing an entertaining day out. The Fair is organised solely by the dedication and hard work of a small committee of volunteers, with the support of many local organisations and businesses.

But with the ageing population and the growing addition of new families with different priorities and pursuits we have to accept this is now the 21st century. Some of our very valued volunteers will be unavailable this year which brings me to the reason for this article. This year will bring many changes to the event. The date is the 27th June 2020 but it will take a different, progressive format including something for the whole family.

50/50 club DECEMBER 2019 DRAW 1st £100 2nd £60 3rd £40 4th £30

No.40 No.57 No.32 No.31

Mr. D. Walton Mr. G. Nutt Mrs. a. Sparks Mrs. J. Sims

50/50 club JANUARY 2020 DRAW 1st £50 2nd £30 3rd £20

No.26 No.3 No.46

Dr. I. Latham Mr. M. Hampson Mr. P. Moule

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HOLIDAY CLUB Our first holiday club of 2020 will be February half term: Monday 17th- Thursday 20th February ages 5 – 11, 10am - 3pm, £15 per day.

Please bring lunch and book

We were so busy in December!

We now have several regular groups using the site each week so December was a very busy month for us. In spite of the mud everywhere we had a lovely day making Christmas decorations on 20th and started the year with 20 people for casserole and cake!

We have had a quiet January in order to get some much needed maintenance jobs done and are also trying to keep some time free in February ready to be properly busy again in March VOLUNTEERS Our brilliant regular Wednesday morning volunteers are starting work

on the tree house at last (as well as other jobs). If have nothing better to do and fancy good company and fresh air then please do come and join us.

POGLES PARTIES We have had parties in December and January and more booked in February. Please think about having a special celebration with us.

Philippa Toulson

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Through innovative, engaging tasks, games and teaching, your child will explore the benefits of the Arts developing their general confidence and performance techniques considering dance, singing and drama. There are many opportunities for them to work collaboratively devising and presenting their own interpretations of content exploring their creativity contributing their thoughts and ideas whilst working alongside others.

We welcome and invite parents, guardians and relatives to come and view their days work in an informal demonstration towards the end of the session.

We meet in Chetnole Village Hall on to learn and sing a variety of popular music, songs from the shows etc. We would like to invite anyone in the Wriggle Valley and beyond, who enjoys singing in a group, to join us – ability to read music not essential, all standards welcome.

Once we have built up a repertoire, we will be open to invitations from local clubs, pubs, churches, residential homes etc. if you would like us to sing for you, We look forward to welcoming you.

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Another year, another Wriggle Valley panto! This year saw a Christmas treat 'The Nutcracker', complete with Christmas tree, presents, candy canes, brightlycoloured costumes, Irish Christmas elves (or were they leprechauns?) fairies and a mix of traditional and new Christmas songs.

With a tight rehearsal schedule made more demanding by the winter floods, Kirsty Andrews, our long-suffering director, kept us all on task using all the wit, charm and patience she could muster!

Rehearsals were challenging this year as we had to finish by 9.15 to accommodate our amazing young players who we welcomed on stage and who played their part brilliantly in helping create the Christmas magic. Congratulations to Jasmine, Charlie and Tom for working so hard at perfecting their roles and learning

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so many lines! Younger children also played their part. There was a ferocious band of mice led by their chocolateobsessed leader, Norma the mouse queen (Jenny) and her henchmice played by two more young actors Adam and Joel. A delightful cluster of fairies enchanted us with their singing and dancing. And how could we forget the Candy Crew who wowed the audience with great moves, and who were definitely 'Ready to Rumble'!!

There were many familiar faces on stage but we were lucky to welcome new and fresh talent, congratulations to both Richard and Jakob on your first panto and we look forward to many more. No pressure!

The music this year was decidedly festive with one Christmas hit after another. We were expertly taught by Amy Parker who also choreographed the children's show-stopping routines and endeavoured to teach the adults a basic dance sequence to 'Rockin around the Christmas Tree' for the finale.

I think we had just about mastered it by the last performance! Thank you Amy for inspiring the children and persevering with us adults! Our German

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Uncle Drosselmeyer (Richard) encouraged the audience to participate in singing 'I can Sing a Regenbogen'.....It didn't scan but that didn't seem to bother him.

Many of the musical numbers were accompanied by a merry band of minstrels, Jim, Janet and Ken and the live music added to the fun and festive feel of the show.

There was plenty of comedy, some of it scripted but mostly improvised with added touches particularly on Saturday night! I believe it is traditional to give the prompt, this year the unflappable Carol Attwell, an exciting time! The characters provided many laughs from the bungling mice to the Irish leprechauns (Mike and Andy) who occasionally lapsed into Dorset/Yorkshire. Drosselmeyer adlibbed with amusing asides when things didn't quite go to plan whilst Fudge and Rock (Paul and Jakob) did well one night to improvise until Madria, our wicked witch (aka John) hastily rushed on stage and asked 'What act are we on?!'

None of this would have been possible without our backstage boys Gary and Gordon who coped calmly with the rapid changes of scene and actors pushing past them to get on stage....all in semi darkness with dry ice filling the air! We were in good hands with our caller, Abi, who ensured all the children were on stage at the right time with the right props and costumes. Steve did a fantastic job with the set design and Will provided stunning lighting. Our thanks to all of them for them for their tireless support.

There will be more WVP productions in 2020. Thank you for coming and we look forward to seeing you again!

Jane Green, alias Sugar Plum Fairy

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2019 started with four great performances of directed by John House. This was John’s directorial debut but he did a wonderful job with this vibrant production and I’m sure that John would be the first person to admit that he could not have done it without the help of Amy Parker, our wonderful producer and Children’s director. We had a stellar cast, with an ever-increasing chorus of children.

Obviously as with all good pantos, it was not without its ‘little’ hiccups, but all was ok and everyone managed to continue without the audience knowing a thing… I mean it’s not as if we missed out an entire scene!!!!

After the panto it was decided that we would attempt to perform a summer play followed by a a Christmas show written and directed by myself and Paul with the assistance of Amy, both before the end of the year!

So in June our ‘ ’ came a long. As a club we have talked for a number of years now about attempting some ‘plays’ to compliment our pantomimes. This year we actually managed it! Three short plays were chosen, rehearsed and finally performed at the end of June, included in the evening was a delicious supper provided by Paul’s wife, Carol (I feel she may have set a precedent here.)

Firstly was our homage to the wonderful Alison Horswell who was adamant that we could do justice to her vision of ‘ ’; well Alison, I’m not entirely sure how you would have felt about our performance but with the help of your dear husband Ken we did our best and we certainly kept the audience amused.

Our second play of the evening, was written by our very own Paul

Atwell with the creative assistance of our older children. It truly showed us what they are capable of, with exceptional performances from everyone. They all seemed to enjoy the process involved in coming up with ideas for the script and putting it together with actions and props.

A very worthwhile experience for all involved.

The third and final play of the evening was ’, a hilarious ‘L performance based on a less than successful amateur dramatic group, obviously not bearing any resemblance to our own incredibly successful group. Although I’m sure we can all identify with certain aspects of each character portrayed.

Because Paul, Amy and myself had been heavily involved in the summer plays we took the rather difficult decision to put the writing of a Christmas production on the back burner.

We wanted to do something Christmassy and it was decided that we would attempt a performance of The Nutcracker. Not necessarily a traditional pantomime by any means but it was met with great interest and enthusiasm The great thing about this year’s pantomime was that it gave our older youth members a fantastic opportunity to take on some of the main parts. We should all be so proud of them.

It also gave us two new members who really showed great talent and we are all so pleased to welcome them into our amazing little family.

I thoroughly enjoyed directing this year and I cannot thank you all enough for your commitment and belief in the show and me. I would also like to once again, to thank Amy for her continued support. The amount of work that she puts into this club that doesn’t get seen is nothing short of outstanding!

There have been a few necessary changes to the way that our group works this past year; we now have a constitution and this means that we can once again be members of NODA which brings with it many benefits. Our Youth Group has grown immensely both in the number of children and the talent that they have. We are so very lucky!

Thank you everyone for everything that you put into this club and to our lovely audiences, we would not be the great club that we are without each and every one of you. And here’s to another lively and great year, 2020.

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This is a potentially messy experience, so do come "dressed for mess", aprons provided.

The Chocolatier is John Tyldesley, and after a life of working as a Chef I decided to

Born in Bristol, I spent my early years living in Somerset and southern Africa where I developed a passion for nature and an outdoor lifestyle. Graduating from University with a wildlife conservation degree, I began my career with Devon Wildlife Trust working as a nature reserve warden. I spent over a decade working for various conservation charities, finally ending up in Scotland managing nature reserves and running my own training team for the Scottish Wildlife Trust. It was here that I first learnt the art of drystone walling.

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Returning to the south west in 2015, I continue to love working with stone, building something to be proud of and providing customers with high quality stone boundaries and features.

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WHAT IS A LASTING POWER OF ATTORNEY? A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal document that lets you appoint one or more people to help you make decisions or to make decisions on your behalf.

The person who gives the power of attorney to another person is called the donor. The person or people they appoint are called attorneys. You must be over 18 and have mental capacity to make an LPA, in other words you must have the ability to make your own decisions.

There are two types of LPA and you can choose to make one type or both.

A Property and Financial Affairs LPA gives the attorney the power to make decisions about money and property for you, for example managing a bank or building society account, paying bills, collecting benefits or a pension or selling your home. It can be used as soon as it’s registered.

A Health and Welfare LPA can only be used when you are unable to make your own decisions. It gives the attorney the power to make decisions for you about your daily routine, for example washing, dressing, eating, medical care, moving

into a care home or life-sustaining treatment To make an LPA you need to fill in the appropriate forms, which can be found at https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney.

They then have to be registered with the Office of Public Guardian, which can take up to 10 weeks. It costs £82 to register but there are exemptions, for example for people receiving guaranteed pension credit. You can cancel your LPA if you no longer need it or want to make a new one If you need help with this or any other problem contact Citizens Advice on 0344 411 1444 or call in at the office in the Manor House, Newland, Sherborne DT9 3LJ. Alternatively go to www.citizensadvice.org.uk

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Leigh Food Fair and Vintage/Classic Car/Bike Show Will be held on

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Gifted a gadget this Christmas? Free and friendly help is available.

If you have been gifted a computer or gadget over Christmas and don’t know how to switch it on or make the most of it then help is at hand.

There are over volunteering in Dorset libraries to help people with computers, tablets, phones and more. Most have gained experience from their professional careers.

Around 21% of people are not confident using the internet - that's around 150,000 people across Dorset. And 70,000 of these have never been online.

Not everybody has access or the desire to use computers but attending a session may spark an interest. Many learners have bought a tablet or similar, because of the programme.

Carol and Allan Lander in Swanage, Dorset, were helped by Simon Parvin, Digital Champion based in Swanage. They attended as a couple at the library.

Carol said: “

Allan had some knowledge of computers. He wanted to know about PayPal specifically, an online payments system. It supports online money transfers and serves as an electronic alternative to cheques.”

Digital Champion Simon said: “

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People without a device can learn free of charge on the library facilities. The sessions are held in a friendly environment and you go at your own pace.

Some Dorset residents say they feel excluded if they are offline and that learning with a Digital Champion boosts their confidence and helps them stay safe and independent.

Thanks to the Superfast Dorset team it is easy to find your nearest volunteer. Call Dorset’s Digital Champion helpline on 01305 221048 and we'll answer any questions about the support available. All our help is free.

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OUT & ABOUT February meeting

, founder of Secret World Wildlife Rescue, will be speaking their work in rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing wildlife.

The meeting will take place on Wednesday 19th February in Digby Memorial Church Hall, Digby Road, Sherborne, DT9 3NL at 7.30pm.

Cost £3 SHERBORNE MUSEUM WINTER TALK: Thursday 13th February 2 pm,

is delighted to host a special evening of adult revelry Mr Ted’s presents

An entertaining Quiz with a Twist (over 18s only)

Digby Memorial Hall, Digby Road. "Our Common Ground": artist Frances Hatch speaks of her experiences painting and creating collages in the Dorset landscape.

Admission: £5, free to museum members. Tea and cake included. Doors open 1.30 pm.

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In response to the steep decline in the UK’s hedgehog population, especially in the last 20 years, the Dorset Mammal Group (DMG) is pioneering a successful approach to hedgehog conservation in Dorset, which co-ordinates community action, skilled hedgehog rescuers and veterinary practices. DMG will be sharing this strategy and placing it in the national scientific context of hedgehog decline at a in Dorchester, conference on Dorset.

Speakers will include Dr Nigel Reeve, a leading ecologist, who has studied hedgehogs for over 40 years. Nigel will be talking about the Regents Park study and the research projects into hedgehogs across Europe. Hugh Warwick is a well-known hedgehog champion and a lively speaker. Hugh has written no less than three books on hedgehogs and will be talking about his work with the species in Oxfordshire. Colin Varndell, a professional wildlife photographer who has been working with hedgehogs for the past four years, will be showing extracts from his thought provoking, high impact visual presentation The Hedgehog Predicament. Delegates will learn much about the natural history of hedgehogs and conservation strategies in Dorset and beyond.

Speakers from Dorset, includes Susy Varndell, DMG’s hedgehog lead, and representatives from local communities, the rescue network and Dorset Council’s Natural Environment Team who oversee wildlife mitigation in planning applications. Susy will

give an overview of the co-ordinated six point hedgehog conservation strategy which includes establishing co-ordinators in 27 hedgehog friendly towns and villages (to date), public education, a network of hedgehog rescues and vets, training for hedgehog rescues and vets, keeping up with the latest research and working towards establishing a hedgehog hospital in central Dorset.

Conference Fee: £25. Email: for booking details.

Legendary British music photographer, Gered Mankowitz, is best known for his iconic photographs of The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and Marianne Faithfull, but he has worked with many other artists as well as several divisions of the photography industry, including fashion, music and advertising.

Sherborne Bradford Abbas Camera club is delighted he has agreed to address our meeting on at Bradford Abbas Village Hall and we invite you to join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening. Tickets £5, e-mail

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Sherborne Arts Society presents " " by the award-winning photographer, Charlie Waite. He shows 70 images from locations all over the world from Namibia to his beloved Dorset; delving into the rationale behind each of these photographs. Join us on Wednesday 5th February at 3:00 or 7:00 at Digby Hall, Hound Street, Sherborne. £7.

Please see attached photo (which is copyright) and this page of our website:

MAZYMEG AND THE HONEY BEES An enchanted adventure where friends and Nature go hand in hand.

Performed in St Andrew’s Primary School Hall on at 4pm. Tickets 01935 872430 Albert lives alone with his beloved honey bees on Dartmoor, a wild and

mysterious land where nothing is as it seems.

One day a stranger appears and steals Albert's bees and it's as though the light has gone from Albert's world.

But a second visitor comes to his cottage- a little Pixie girl, called Mazymeg. She promises to find his bees, for she knows who the stranger is- Dark Dewer, the wicked wizard.

Come be 'pixie-led' over the Moor with Mazymeg! With engaging storytelling, an evocotive soundtrack and mysterious characters around every corner.

This is a family show, suitable for all children 4 years and above.

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

The Autumn term seems but a distant memory as the spring term begins in a new decade.

The children raised over £250 for the ‘British Legion’ and ‘Children in Need’ through their fundraising efforts during the autumn term. The school benefited from a very generous grant of £200 from the Yetminster Fair Committee for which we are extremely grateful. This amount will be used to further the progress of the Big Hug project on the site of the old swimming pool.

The end of the Autumn term was a buzz of Christmas carols and Nativities with all children fully participating in the joy of the Christmas story of hope and peace. Our Christmas festivities began with our Christmas Fair on 29th November.

The PTFA committee would like to thank everyone for attending the event and creating such a lovely atmosphere around the school.

The children of the Performing Arts Club and Hand Bell Ringers joined the community at the Jubilee Hall on 4th December for their Coffee Morning.

The children sang and played for the enjoyment of all and we hope to receive an invitation in 2020!

Our own ‘Coffee and Cake’ afternoon was well attended by members of the school and wider community, which gave the children another opportunity to share their many musical talents. Again, thank you to everyone who supported this event – the children do love an audience!

The school choir joined with the St Andrew’s Church Choir on 15th

December and learned a lovely Spanish carol for the occasion. The children were delighted to sing with a full choir and have the opportunity to hear the rich harmonies behind them – something to aspire towards for the future. Thank you to Simon and the choir for their welcome and encouragement.

A REQUEST FOR HELP We would like to reach out to our community and ask if there are any willing volunteers who would like to come in to school on a regular basis to share their love of reading with our children. It may be that you have an afternoon to spare each week to enable children to practise their reading skills. Some of our children need a little bit of extra practise with someone who has the time to spare, each week. If you are able to support the children in this way, please contact Moira in the school office 01935 872430 to express your interest.

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We are so grateful to our volunteers who regularly give of their time, so generously. Thank you!

THE BIG HUG The groundwork for our project is coming along nicely. The owl shape is now discernible and the original slabs from the swimming pool area have been re-used to form the sides of the shape. Over the next two weeks, Mendip Dust will be spread to form a foundation for the wild flower meadow and the gravel path will be laid. As spring approaches, the children will begin planting the many species of plants that will attract the biodiverse wildlife we hope to attract over the coming months and years.

The children are all looking forward to being able to access the new space as the groundwork is completed. We continue to complete bids for the much needed funding which will enable the project to be completed.

You are all most welcome to visit the school to look at the plans and progress!

Members of the School Conservation Club were invited to Sherborne Girls School to help with the sowing of their Wild Flower Meadow.

The hot chocolate and cookies were gratefully received at the end of the sowing session and we hope to welcome some seed sowers to St Andrew’s when we are ready to sow the wild flower meadow, here.

Finally, a huge thank you to the families to came to school to help us with the planting of 400 saplings from the Woodland Trust.

Many Blessings Julie Simpson, Headteacher

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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local services For complete list see:

go to

Services and times are correct at the time of going to press.

Please continue to check website (see above) and church noticeboards.

SUNDAY FEBRUARY

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PRESENTATION OF CHRIST

THIRD SUNDAY SECOND SUNDAY BEFORE LENT BEFORE LENT 10.15am CW Holy Communion

SUNDAY BEFORE LENT 10.15am CW Holy Communion

11am 11am CW Morning Service Holy Communion 8am BCP Holy Communion 10.15am Morning Prayer 6pm BCP 8.30am BCP Evensong Holy Communion 6.30pm BCP Evensong 9.30am CW 8am BCP Family Holy Communion Communion 11am Morning Service

9.30am Worship for All 9.30am CW Holy Communion

BATCOMBE BEER HACKETT BRADFORD ABBAS CHETNOLE HERMITAGE LEIGH

9.30am CW Holy Communion 8am BCP Holy Communion 11am Village Service 6.30pm CW Evening Prayer 9.30am CW Holy Communion

RYME INTRINSECA THORNFORD 9.30am Family Service

YETMINSTER 11am CW Family Communion

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23rd

10.15am Community Spirit 8am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am CW Village Communion

8.15am BCP 9.30am CW Holy Communion Choral Holy Breakfast at 9 in Communion Jubilee Hall followed by 9.30am Second Sunday

Extra & Weekday Services FEBRUARY 2020 Ash Wednesday

26th February

12noon 7pm 11am

Mondays Every Tuesday 1st in month

Tuesday - Every week Saturday

6pm 10am 12 noon

With the imposition of HILFIELD FRIARY ashes With the imposition of THORNFORD ashes With the imposition of YETMINSTER ashes Compline YETMINSTER Lower Covey Toddlers' Service YETMINSTER

Midday Prayer followed by CW Holy Communion

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CHURCH NEWS

OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES NEWS FROM THE THREE VALLEYS TEAM You can never throw anything away.’ Now I’ve heard a lot of stuff about the environment in my time.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle was big as a catch phrase when I taught teenagers environmental ethics. I’d even discovered the business model that builds recycling into every process. But I’d never come across that phrase before.

And then it struck me. Our whole economic system is built on the very simple lie that things can be thrown away. And they can’t. Everything I buy or use goes somewhere after it has left me. My plastic toothbrush ends up floating in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. My plastic wrapper is squeezed into a hole in the ground. Even my garden waste ends up back in the soil or up in the atmosphere.

This simple realisation has started to change me in little ways. Not just eating less meat and taking bags when I go shopping; it has even made me return to my bonfire pile and start to pare it down to the things I cannot use as kindling or canes, so I send up as little smoke as possible.

Now you’re probably wondering what this has to do with God. Well here’s my thought: we live in a universe where nothing can be wasted - even energy is conserved (well matter/energy, post Einstein) - so I’m guessing that’s essential to God’s nature. Nothing is wasted, nothing is rubbish.

And this doesn’t just apply to stuff.

Not only no thing but no one can be thrown away. Our weakest and most vulnerable have as much value as our brightest and best. We all have a special and unique place in God’s activity in the world. As the Bible has it, ‘the least presentable has the most honour’. So let’s never discard ourselves, or others. Not only is it impossible but even the attempt is damaging. Instead why not follow the example of Jesus, even if you’re not yet a follower of the man himself: ‘a bruised reed he will not break, a smouldering wick he will not snuff out’.

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OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES THREE VALLEYS TEAM Team Office : Yetminster Jubilee Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG

01935 872600

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

01935 873044 e:3valleysoffice@gmail.com w:www.threevalleysteam.org e: rector3valleys@gmail.com

Opening hours Mon, Wed, Thurs & Fri 9.30am - 12.30pm Tues 1.30 - 4.30pm

Team Vicars Rev’d George Moody The Rectory Church St, Yetminster DT9 6QE

Rev’d Richard Kirlew @RuralChaplain

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

01935 873214

HELPING HANDS 01935 872921

e: revgeorgemoody@gmail.com

Yetminster Methodist Church Chapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ Minister: Rev Kate Konrad 01935-415837

Treasurer: Mrs S Gilbey

All services begin at 10:30am followed by Worship co-ordinator: coffee.

Mrs Barbara Driver Tel: 01935 873690 Roman Catholic Services

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

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

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

Weekend mass times: Saturdays at 6.00pm Sundays 10.30am Holy Days 10.00am and 6.30pm Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. e: sherbornerc@prcdtr.org.uk w: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

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OUR CHURCH COMMUNITIES NEWS FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH TEAM, YETMINSTER You will read this in February when I suspect all remembrance of New Year’s Resolutions will have disappeared. We like the feeling of a New Year being a fresh start, a clean page. In an ideal world we will have had a white Christmas. Do you like looking out on fresh fields of snow where no one has stepped. It’s a joyful clean sight. Soon the birds come, and you see their tiny indentations, that can be quite beautiful, but soon we humans come and all too soon the crisp white is turned to dark brown muddy slush on the roads.

All the freshness of a New Year gone, all the commitment to New Year’s Resolutions in the bin. So much so that you may not bother making them anymore. What’s the point we are only going to fail.

At the beginning of each new year Methodists have a Covenant Service, personally I think it’s the gift the Methodist Church brings to all churches. It’s done at the beginning of the New Year to establish our relationship fresh with Christ. It’s when we ‘surrender all,’ as an old favourite hymn reminds us. In this service we give God lordship of our lives once again and commit to his plans and purposes for our lives, whatever that may mean. The service states that God’s plans may be in accordance with what we like doing and our material interests or contrary to both, but we promise to yield to His will and His way. Big words and words we can only pray in the grace of Christ knowing that He loves us completely and utterly and wants to bless our lives.

Sometimes that blessing comes out of tough decisions and total reliance on God. Sometimes it comes when we meet God in the silence of grief and loss, when we

discover He is all we have got and is all that we need.

We pray our big prayer, “Put me to what you will, rank me with whom you will, let me employed for you or laid aside for you. Let me be full, let me be empty, let me have all things let me have nothing; I freely and wholeheartedly yield all things to your pleasure and disposal,” And the year starts like that field of pure white snow and we know it’s the right thing to have surrendered to God Almighty himself. It’s what Christian commitment is all about. But we also know the Good News that when, as inevitably we shall, we act selfishly, we moan when we are overlooked in some way, aren’t thanked and we struggle to surrender all our time and finances, when we have nothing and feel empty God is there. His grace is enough for us. He will dust us off, renew us by His Spirit and set us going again. Thank you God that in you we can always start again, yesterday is past and today our field is white as snow again.

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CLUB NEWS CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB The January meeting welcomed Andrew Hunt, Project Manager at the National Trust’s Kingston Lacy.

Since coming into the Trust’s ownership in 1982 extensive renovations have been undertaken in both the house and gardens as years of neglect had taken hold. All projects were constrained by the Grade II Listed Building status and the whole area being in an AONB, Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The car park, for instance, had to be hidden from view from the house and the surrounding countryside with a new safe access from narrow country lanes being created.

Renovations are made with a view to longevity of 100 years or so with sympathies to the original concept or design. However, when re-planting some varieties are “updated” to help minimise work as regards to disease, pest control and climate change.

All year round interest of the gardens is achieved by under-planting, eg. beneath roses. Eighty thousand bulbs are planted each year – forty thousand of which are permanent planting such as its famous snowdrops with the remainder being tulips, daffodils and hyacinths. No wonder there are eight full-time gardeners and 80 volunteers!

The secret of the magnificent hanging baskets which can be seen outside the stable block restaurant is to “crowd plant” with 100 plug plants per basket, not over watering but feeding with Miraclegrow fortnightly. The parterre was completely rebuilt to the original design and in summer the beds are vibrant with silver-leaved , blue Heliotrope or red bedding begonias.

The Japanese garden created by Henrietta Bankes around 1920 required major pruning work to the huge laurels and there are still on-going efforts to eradicate Japanese knotweed, planted originally as an exotic and without the knowledge of its invasive

qualities. Japanese Acers have now been included to create an avenue which in time will provide a shaded walkway in summer and brilliant colour in autumn.

The current project concentrates on the six-acre kitchen garden, sited ½ mile from the main house! In its heyday 15 gardeners worked here with produce supplying three markets daily. The vinery has recently been completely rebuilt from its previous derelict state in line with the current Trust policy of repairing and maintaining existing buildings according to original photographs, plans and drawings.

The Estate is still evolving and many projects are planned for the next 20 years or so. Visitors will have a different experience of the estate visiting today than perhaps they had when they went even two or three years ago.

2nd March - CASTLE GARDENS members only

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Bonny has entertained us at our WI meetings before and each time his repertoire is fresh and uniquely his own. He started off singing The Carol Singers Song in his rich Dorset Accent which brought the picture springing to life and we could see the group of men going forth to sing to The Gentry with “splendid power.”

This was followed by a rendition of The Beasts Carol about the gifts that a donkey, cow, sheep, camel and dove give to Jesus at the Nativity:

We all joined in the chorus of “The beasts in stable bare gave the child what they could spare” Bonny has been collecting his songs and poems for many years and from many different sources. The old Punch magazines have proved a rich source and we were soon laughing out loud at “The Batchelor for whom Christmas coming once a year was more than he could bear” Bah humbug!

We could not have a Dorset Christmas without something from Thomas Hardy and this was provided in a delightful story about a group of players who went up to the Big House to play on Christmas Eve. Thomas Hardy was himself a very good fiddle player.

They were to be treated to a fine meal at the end of the evening and one of their friends begged to be allowed to join them despite not being able to play a single instrument.

They were reluctant but in the end they provided him with an old fiddle and told him to stand at the back and pretend to play. All went well until the Lady of the house noticed

that he had no bow to his fiddle. He told her that his was broken and to his horror she insisted on sending her servant up to the attic to bring him one that she had. He might have got away with it until it was noticed that he was holding the fiddle upside down and he was thrown out on his ear with no supper!

There were many more stories and poems which had us laughing fit to burst and left us all wondering how he remembered them all as he never made a mistake.

We have all been told of the story of the animals in the stable bowing down at Midnight on Christmas Eve and I remember as a child believing every word, so here it is:

It was a lovely evening for who could not be cheered by songs and poems with friends around you and Christmas just around the corner.

Brian Bates will be talking on . It will be in Leigh Village Hall at 2.30pm. at 2.30pm “ . Speaker Paul Stickland. All welcome.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY Our AGM in November last year saw the retirement of our President, Frances Moule. Frances has been associated with the Yetminster & Ryme Garden, Arts & Crafts Society for over 40 years, serving in many roles.

We are most grateful to her for her steadfast support and the following is Frances’s response to our parting gift. ‘

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In December the Christmas Party was enlivened by a Horticultural Homicide, performed by the Garden Shed Players. The play was specially written for Y&RGA&CS by Ian McCutcheon who compered the evening. A lot of fun was had by all, and the sleuth who carried off the prize for identifying the murderer was Tricia Smallcalder.

Then in January we had a most timely presentation on organic farming in the 21st century. The speaker was Pete Lemmey, known to many of us who have visited his cider farm and to others as their milkman.

Pete’s parents bought Liberty Farm, just a few miles from Yetminster, the year he was born and as he grew up it was one of eight dairy farms on his road. Today only Liberty continues with dairy farming and it was plain, listening to Pete, what a struggle it is for small units like this – with just 62 cows – to survive in today’s industrialised farming environment.

Liberty went organic in 1999 and Pete’s commitment is total. His cows spend at least 10 months of the year

out grazing freely and 97% of their nutrition is generated on the farm.

Pete explained that the organic ethos starts with the soil. Look after the soil, allow it to develop a healthy structure – clover in particular helping to keep vital elements in balance – and you don’t need to use tons of chemicals each year. The grass just grows.

This was an extended but fascinating presentation and a very welcome window into the challenges facing farming on a global scale. Pete didn’t preach, he doesn’t expect or hope that farming will go organic overnight, But he does believe that the organic farmer has a great deal to offer as agriculture squares up to these challenges.

And as a bonus he brought along his milk for us to sample and joined us for an excellent afternoon tea. Pete can deliver Liberty Farm milk, literally that day’s milk, to the door on Mondays and Thursdays. If you are interested in tasting a sample you can reach him by email at

Mike Burke of Castle Gardens will be addressing the challenging gardening subject ‘propagation’. That is on Hope to see you there.

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We held our annual when 65 members and guests enjoyed an excellent turkey roast provided by Helen Furness and her helpers. Mick Harris gave a review of the talks and outings we had throughout the year and Pete Betts conducted the ‘Hands on Heads’ competition which raised £60 and was donated to the ‘Young Minds charity.

The evening was brought to a close with Jan Milward telling amusing jokes and anecdotes. saw us back in the hall again holding our quiz and competition evening. Whilst all the cakes, jams, hay and silage were being judged we were all entertained with a ‘Call My Bluff’ style quiz where we were given three possible uses for old tools and artefacts and we had to best guess which description was correct - which is much harder than it sounds!

Our first meeting of 2020 was The Yeovil Blood Bikes idea was conceived in 1977 by Cecil Turner from East Coker. Whilst recovering in hospital from a broken back suffered in a car accident, he read an article about a group of volunteer motorcyclists operating from Stevenage providing a fast-reliable

service to hospitals across Bedfordshire. They would deliver blood, drugs, plasma, diagnostic specimens and even human spare parts. It took Cecil a year talking to police and ambulance services and trying to convince Yeovil District Hospital how much a ‘Freewheelers’ service would benefit them. Eventually, after a £200 donation from the South Somerset Riders Organisation and some of their members volunteering the ‘Yeovil Freewheelers’ was formed on the 4th December 1978. The riders were then riding their own bikes and two local motorcycle police were giving them safety advice and training.

Most of the early runs were Yeovil to Musgrove Park, Taunton, Bristol blood bank and occasionally the rare diseases unit at Cardiff. Today their range is much more far reaching covering most of the South West operating a 365 24/7 service.

1st: Charles Read 2nd: Joyce Dibble st 1 : Charles Read 2nd: Pat Mitchell st 1 : Jenny Hunnisett 2nd: Pat Mitchell 1st: Pat Mitchell 2nd: Angela Sargent st 1 : Lucy Parrott 2nd: Angela Sargent st 1 : Valerie Buckland 2nd: Angela Sargent

3rd: Sally Vickery 3rd: Ann Osmond 3rd: Angela Sargent 3rd: Valerie Buckland 3rd: Angela Sargent 3rd : Valerie Buckland

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The riders receive no payment and despite their professional and official appearance the service relies 100% on public and business donations. A conservative estimate of the cost savings to the NHS would be £100,000 annually. Demand has risen from 13 deliveries in their first year to over 1,000 in 2017 and they are now operating 6 bikes, three at Yeovil, two at Dorchester and one at Wincanton hospitals. Riders are now required to have advanced riding qualifications and some of the items carried regularly today are blood, platelets, blood/tissue samples, medication, breast milk,

On 19th November we had a most interesting speaker and a very special person, Philippa Louden who described the many preparations to be made before the competition. The journey up to London with a friend was a very anxious time hoping & praying all the many pieces remained in pristine condition with no breakages. Once in the marquee all the hard work began, lasting well into the night and at last it was finished. Philippa had now finished but could not leave the marquee until all exhibitors had completed their preparations. Then off at last to her room for a rest. Early the next day it was off to the show to see the results after so many hours of imagination and hard work. What magic! A Gold Medal!

We were shown the most beautiful box her prize - which was embossed with leaves, acorns etc and a very smart frontal plaque. From us all, “Well Done Philippa!” and congratulations, a great achievement.

medical documents, CT scans, human organs for transplant and medical equipment to hospitals, nursing homes and hospices.

We all enjoyed hearing about this very worthwhile service.

from Tolpuddle Martyrs to present day – Alistair Chisholm , – Bridget Strawbridge Non-members welcome

17th December bought the group to the Chetnole Inn for a happy and delicious meal for 13 members and one teddy bear sitting in his high chair! A lovely time with friends and after the meal everyone dipped into Santa’s sack for a present bought by each member. A big thank you to all at the Chetnole Inn. Looking forward to seeing everyone at at our next meeting on Gable Court, Yetminster. Our speaker will be Judy Pyle From Yetminster.

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Christmas and Beyond We’re well into the new year now but there’s still time ( - just -) to reflect on the tail end of the old, and in particular the Christmas party. All set for a celebration, the Hall was decked out with bunting and twinkling lights. The Christmas tree stood in the corner, tastefully dressed with tinsel and baubles. The tables stood proud with their red cloths and decorations of winter foliage put together by Joyce McGuire.

Guests arrived in jolly mood and raffle tickets were quickly swept up. Armed with our lucky numbers we were soon able to tuck into the excellent food, served by members of the committee.

After downing the generous helpings and in many cases returning for more, we settled in for some entertainment.

Said entertainment was provided by Sarah Hedin and her troupe. In keeping with the seasonal theme there was a re-enactment of the angel appearing to the shepherds.

Something had gone wrong though: somehow the scene was set in Dorset with a sheep bleating and another mooing(!) with the angel suddenly realising she had taken a wrong turn over Israel! The pastiche was followed by Sarah giving a brilliant impression of

Joyce Grenfell in full teacher mode correcting the errant behaviour of members of the committee. All in all, a very good evening for everybody, and one to be remembered for several years.

So what’s next in store for the remainder of our 2019-20 year? First up, in February, is a presentation by James Bond – no, not 007, but I expect the poor man has had to live with such awful puns for many a long year now. James will be telling us about the Knights Templar who it could be said were licensed to kill. Sorry, about that. They did a lot more than fight crusades, which James will concentrate on. This will be followed by Janet Seaton in March. Janet is a professional historian and author. Her theme will be the little known aspects of the parliamentary lives of a selection of historical celebrities such as Chaucer, Newton and Wren plus some Dorset personalities.

The visits season starts in April with Dawe’s Twineworks at West Coker, followed by Halswell Park, Bridgwater, SS Great Britain, and Mapperton House and Gardens in May, June and July respectively. Another good year lined up.

NEXT MEETING Wednesday, 12th February 2.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. will give a talk on THE KNIGHTS TEMPLAR New members are always welcome. Just come along.

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PLANNING

Planning Applications FEBRUARY 2020 WD/D/19/002854 14/11/2019 WD/D/19/000801 Application for approval of reserved matters for access, appearance, landscaping, layout & scale in relation to outline approval WD/D/19/000801. Outline application for the erection of 1 no agricultural workers dwelling.

WD/D/19/002864 15/11/2019 Alterations to internal partition wall; internal alterations to create ensuite bathrooms WD/D/19/002845 14/11/2019 - Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3, 4 and 7 of planning approval WD/D/19/000170.

WD/D/19/002711 31/11/2019 Erection of a dwelling and associated access.

WD/D/19/002478 03/10/2019 Use existing holiday let as independent dwelling.

WD/D/19/002136 22/082019 Change of use and conversion of agricultural building to 1No. dwelling with associated internal and external alterations.

WD/D/19/002127 19/082019 Change of use WD/D/19/002128 and conversion of agricultural buildings to 1 No. dwelling with associated internal and external alterations. Conversion of agricultural buildings to 1 No. dwelling with associated internal and external alterations WD/D/19/001785 12/07/2019 Renew temporary planning permission WD/D/14/001807 for mobile home for agricultural worker.

WD/D/19/001718 03/07/2019 Use of building as commercial storage.

WD/D/19/003067 10/12/2019 Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling house (Use Class C3) and associated operational development.

WD/D/19/002715 04/11/2019 Erection of 2.no dwellings and garages and alterations to existing vehicular access.

WD/D/19/002622 23/10/2019 Remove hazardous dead WD/D/19/002236 29/08/2019 wood overhanging path, crown lift lower branches away from path by 1-2m, carry out aerial inspection and tidy up historic pruning cuts.

WD/D/19/002517 10/10/2019 Erect single storey side extension.

WD/D/19/002257 06/09/2019 Change of use of agricultural land to village green & agricultural land.

Erection of fence with stile gate & vehicle access gate between the two sections of land & 2no. vehicle access gates & 2 no. pedestrian gates.

WD/D/19/001434 04/06/2019

- Erect extension to wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

Planning Applications FEBRUARY 2020 agricultural barn to house livestock, agricultural machinery repairs and mechanics welfare facilities(retrospective).

WD/D/19/002898 21/11/2019 Erection of single storey side and rear extensions. Relocation of oil tank.

WD/D/19/002236 29/08/2019 Partly demolish agricultural building and convert agricultural buildings into 2no. Dwellings with parking (resubmission).

WD/D/19/003147 20/12/2019

Agricultural building to dwelling.

WD/D/19/003123 19/12/2019 Change of use of agricultural buildings to 3 no. dwellinghouses (class C3) and associated operational development. .

WD/D/19/003125 19/12/2019 Erect single storey rear extension - depth from rear wall 5.0 metres; maximum height 3.45 metres; height to eaves 2.25 metres.

WD/D/19/002397 25/09/2019 Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions No 3 and 5 of planning approval WD/D/19/000777.

WD/D/19/002275 10/09/2019 – Erection of dwelling.

WD/D/19/002233 02/09/2019 Erection of a single storey extension.

WD/D/19/002011 07/08/2019 Erection No. Dwelling.

WD/D/19/001748 09/07/2019 - Conversion of building to residential dwelling, extensions and the demolition of two existing buildings.

WD/D/19/001460 30/05/2019 Alterations to store above WD/D/19/001461 garage including roof alterations, dormer windows and roof lights.

WD/D/19/000776 14/03/2019 Residential development (Variation to outline planning permission reference WD/D/16/000642 and Condition 1 of approval of reserved matters reference WD/D/18/001139 to amend the approved plans).

WD/D/18/002623 14/11/2018 Use of Chetminister House as offices. (Certificate of Lawfulness (Existing)).

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).

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Regular Meetings …

Every Mon Table Tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

9.30-12.30pm 9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

Cummunifit Sit & Strengthen

11am-12 noon

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

2-5pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster Table Tennis Club

10-12noon

Scout Hut, Yetminster

Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

6.30-7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Yetminster Bell Ringers 7.30pm-10pm Topsy Turvy Toddlers 9.30am -11am Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm

St Andrew's Church St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Village Hall

Beginners Pilates

1.10 - 2.10pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Cubs (in term) Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning & PO Community Coffee morning

6-7.30pm 9.30-12 noon 10.30-11.30am

Scout Hut Yetminster Chetnole Village Hall Old Vicarage Care Home

Morning Yoga Class

10.30-11.30am

Leigh Village Hall

Croquet Coach/Play

3pm (until Oct)

Yetminster Playing Fields

Wednesday Club (in term)

3.15 pm-4.05pm

St Andrew's Primary School

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club

2:00 PM

Chetnole Playing Fields

Women’s Table Tennis

2-4pm

Leigh Village Hall

Croquet

5.30pm summer only

Church Farm, Hermitage

Junior WV Players (in term)

6-7pm

Leigh Village Hall

Beavers (in term)

6-7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Scouts (in term)

7-9pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Beginners yoga

7pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

7-10pm 10am 10am

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

2-5pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

5.45-7pm

Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs)

5.45-7pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Guides

7-8.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Dance Fit

6.30pm (term time)

St Andrew’s Primary Sch

Every Fri

Wriggle Valley Voices Table Tennis Croquet Club (May - Oct)

7.30pm 9.30-12.30pm 3pm

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Yetminster Sports Club

Every Sun

Croquet 3pm Second Sunday Informal worship 9 for 9.30am Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 2pm

Every Tue

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Every Thur Tai Chi Advanced Pilates

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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

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

3rd Tues

Last Tues

Sue Footner 873610 Sheaf of Arrows

WV Women's Group Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

7.30pm 12.15 - 3pm

Gable Court Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall

Pub Quiz

7pm

The White Hart, Yetminster

1st Wed

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes Batcombe Coffee Morning

10 - 11.30am 11am

Yetminster Jubilee Hall tba

[not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC Yetminster Historical Society

7.30pm 2.30pm

St. Andrew's Primary School Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

7.30pm 7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

12.30pm 12.45-2.45pm

The White Hart Pogles Wood nr Leigh

2nd Wed 2nd Wed/alt mth

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

Last Wed

Seniors Lunch Club Woodland Wednesdays Police Community Support

Wed - Sat

Yetminster Fair Association Friary Shop

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers 2nd Thurs

Last Sat

Meadens Coffee Morning Leigh Short Mat Bowls Pub Quiz

Venue contact 872342

By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm 2.30 - 4.30pm

Meadens Hall, Yetminster The Friary, Hilfield

6.30 - 8pm 10.30am

Old School Gallery, Yet

7-10pm

The Meadens Leigh Village Hall

8pm

The White Haart

District Council 2020 : :

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