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I am so sorry that I have to start my editorial with the very sad news of John Fripp’s passing; he was part of the Wriggle Valley Magazine family and will be sorely missed. For me he was my proofreader - although he liked to keep that bit quiet. Every month he would wade through the mire of 20,000 words and make sense of our ramblings. He was a grammar pedant and loved nothing better than to wrestle with the written word, subtly manipulating articles which were a smidge grammatically challenged. He would get most miffed by a misappropriated or rogue apostrophe or a misused fronted adverbial. All Greek to most of us mere mortals.

He also tussled with the physical magazines, sorting out the divvying up each month - with 1300 magazines destined for 1300 homes, a challenge in itself. Thank you John and all your WVM family will miss you very much too. Our thoughts are with Stephanie and family.

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We loved our Mystic Meg on the cover this month. We have managed to do two photospreads with some of the photos that have been sent in over the summer; the CHETNOLE FETE & FLOWER Show p12 and the OLD VICARAGE DOG SHOW p24. Keep sending them in. They certainly enhance the appearance of our magazine.

As the evenings draw in make sure to check out all the clubs that the Wriggle Valley has to offer; both the LEIGH MOVIOLA and YETMINSTER FILM NIGHTS and back with some great films for your delectation pp 20 & 32. Deborah Drapper is also starting a KRAV MAGA SELF-DEFENCE LESSONS for both adults and children p 40 and if you fancy a bit of cathartic singing, why not join the CHETNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR p40 or go to the VARIETY SHOW p 31.

Thank you for all your support of the Wandering Winds musical duo; what a superb achievement to raise so much for our churches.

All our church wardens are to be commended p 51 on all they do for our churches which are going through a financially hard time at the moment. Join us for the MOZART’S REQUIEM BY CANDLELIGHT with the National Symphony Orchestra and the Locrian Singers in aid of the Three Valleys team benefice p 41.

Have a lovely September Disclaimer: Whist every effort is made to ensure the accuracy the contents of this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any information given or claims made by our contributors and advertisers. Should you have any complaints please send them to the Chairman of the Wriggle Valley Magazine, Graham Plaice.

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t is with great sadness that I have to report that Chetnole has lost one of its most popular residents; John Fripp passed away suddenly on the 2nd July leaving us all in a state of disbelief and shock and we send our deepest condolences to his wife Stephanie and their family and friends.

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Good luck to Jill and Nigel Bray who have left the village to begin a new life in Devon, we wish them all the very best. Welcome to Chris and Richard Russell to Church View, Church Close. We hope you will be very happy in Chetnole.

I hope you have all had a great summer and of course, it isn't over yet. Read here about August's Flower Show and Fete which was blessed with amazing weather thankfully and everyone had a jolly old time of it. Another "flowery" occasion to look back upon is June's Open Gardens which also was a great success thanks to our green-fingered residents' years of hard work.

Looking forward to September though there are plenty of things on the calendar to get you out and about in Chetnole such as the SIXTIES EVENING on the 3rd with our resident crooners Sally and Ian aka Word Gets Out providing the musical entertainment and on the 15th A Miscellany of Words and Music - both at the village hall - see posters for details.

Good luck as well to any of our young people if you are leaving home bound for university, new careers or even just embarking on an epic travelling adventure - we know you will have an amazing time and we will really miss you so take care and come back home to those who love you most!

And on that note, with a lump in my throat, see you all in October!

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Our Cricket ‘Fun Day’ on Chetnole’s playing field proved to be a great success with lots of fun for everyone, a real mixture of abilities, ages and sexes. We wanted to bring back the sound of ‘leather on willow’ to our playing field, which could so easily be lost following the demise of Chetnole’s Cricket Club.

And we wanted the local community to become connected again to village cricket, played and supported by everybody simply for fun.

Dorset Cricket Board have been great, helping in so many ways, kindly donating the time of two of their coaches, who proved a great hit, especially with the youngsters, getting them involved from the word go! They also provided a bowling machine in the nets which proved a real attraction with many re-discovering their ability to hit a cricket ball.

We finished with a junior match, then an adult match played to modern rules, where everybody had a chance to try their hands at batting, bowling and fielding. It was cricket played with a smile on its face!

We presented the ex-chairman of Chetnole Cricket Club, Paul Hallet, with an engraved trophy, thanking him for his long and distinguished service to Chetnole Cricket.

And we mustn’t forget the brilliant BBQ and bar which kept people fed and watered, very necessary on a wonderful sunny English summer’s day. In all, about 65 people turned out to learn, play and watch, and enjoy cricket at its village best.

WRIGGLE VALLEY CRICKET TEAM A number of potential players have became known to us, and we're now sorting out our first match. Anyone who wants to get involved in the future, do get in touch with Tony Jones on 873742, or Will Henry on 872883 Tony Jones

I would like to thank all my many friends in the area for all their cards thoughts & help after my knee operation. You have all been so kind & have certainly helped my recovery. Ruth ( Sanford )

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JOHN FRIPP It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to John Fripp, a well known member of the Chetnole community and a great friend to so many.

John was active in many aspects of village life and will be remembered especially for his willingness to help, whether in arranging events or participating in other village activities, always with enthusiasm and good humour. It was a real pleasure to be in his company.

John was truly a pillar of St Peter's Church Sexton, long time Deanery Synod representative, Gift Aid officer and PCC secretary. His ability to analyse complex issues and bring clarity meant his written reports were always delightful and succinct. He was immensely supportive of Stephanie in her duties as Church warden. As a keen cyclist he regularly took part in the Annual Ride and Stride church fund raising challenge.

John joined the Chetnole Chuckers – the pétanque club based on Chetnole Playing Field – within weeks of its inauguration in October 2005 and remained a stalwart member of the Club until his untimely death in July this year. He served on the committee of the Club for ten years – assuming responsibility for organising many functions, including the annual Club Tournaments. He was a much-valued and respected member - and a good man to have on your team. His ready wit enlivened many a Wednesday and Sunday afternoon at the pistes. His kindness, never-failing good humour and skills will be sadly missed by all his playing friends.

Some ten years ago, the weekly maintenance of St. Peter’s churchyard was entrusted to a small group of volunteers. Without hesitation, John became chief organiser of the ‘Chetnole Choppers’ and he could be seen every Wednesday morning, mounted on his trusty ride-on mower, trundling round the churchyard and the Playing Field. The award-winning wildlife area behind the church was another of John’s good ideas - he will be a hard act to follow.

John was the coordinator of a veritable army of volunteers who deliver a copy of The Wriggle Valley Magazine to every resident, not only in Chetnole, but in all eight villages and hamlets in the valley. Not a simple task, with a monthly print run of 1300 for 10 months of the year.

John’s patience and diplomatic skills were often severely tested, but his sense of humour always prevailed and he never failed in his duties. His other roles - proof-reader and member of the management committee - must have seemed simple by comparison.

Then there were the regular Tuesday evening get-togethers at the Chetnole Inn, instigated by John, where a few glasses of ale were shared with other ‘mature gentlemen’ of the village. Those merry evenings will never be quite the same.

John's dry sense of humour shone through whatever he undertook, whilst his gentle demeanour, incredible kindness and tireless efforts in the community made him loved by all.

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SYBIL HOWARD COMMUNITY AWARD This year at the Chetnole Fete and Flower Show we saw the first presentation of the Sybil Howard Community Service Award.

The award was provided by the family of Sybil Howard, a long-standing resident of Chetnole, who had dedicated her own life to the community. As a tribute to her, the Howard family created an award to recognise the person in Chetnole, Stockwood, Hamlet or Melbury Bubb whom the village considered the best person that year to have performed valuable voluntary community service. The award was introduced by Andy Jolliffe, and presented by Tim Howard, Sybil’s nephew.

The village had been invited to nominate the person they considered had best fulfilled the criteria of ‘demonstrating exceptional service or kindness to other members of the local community’. In the end nine different individuals were nominated, an indication of the community spirit we have here in Chetnole. But by an overwhelming margin the person who garnered the most votes was Sue Morgan. Sue has been the mainstay of so many services in the village, from sending out the e-diary, setting up and organising the Wednesday coffee morning, working for SAAFA, membership of the PCC, getting a heart defibrillator established in the village, to helping all kinds of people in need…. the list goes on. Everyone in Chetnole is grateful for her presence in the village, not only for what she has done, but for the manner in which she has done it. Sue is the person that so many people instinctively turn to, when help is needed, and no-one deserves this recognition more than she.

We thank the Howard family for their thoughtful gesture, and we particularly thank Sue for making the decision to award it to her, such an easy one.

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What an amazing moment it was at the Flower show to hear that I had been given the I cannot imagine for the life of me why, but how really kind of those who nominated me.

I am all too aware that spotlighting just one person in this caring and compassionate village does a huge disservice to all those who, quite honestly, have done every bit as much and a great deal more than I have, quietly, thoughtfully and generously. Jack and I have been the recipients of so much help and kindness ourselves over our years living here, so I really do feel getting this particular award is truly above and beyond. The beautiful cup, generously donated by Sybil Howard's family , will further remind me over the coming year what a wonderful village this is. I am sure future winners will be people as fond of our village and as appreciative as I am.

Thank you all so very much.

WANDERING WINDS On 23rd July at St Peter’s The Wandering Winds duo came as part of their World Tour of Dorset and played music to a small group of people for about 20 minutes. They were visiting about 17 churches during the day and raising money for the Dorset Historic Churches Trust.

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FUN IN THE MARQUEE On Friday 5th August, Hermitage village residents and friends came out in force to enjoy an evening of entertainment on the Village Green. For the second year running we held a BYO supper with an auction and music from Nina Garcia. Over 170 people attended, the reputation of this evening having spread from last year which encouraged more than ever to turn out this time.

The evening started with a presentation to Susan and Terry Dredge, from the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, of a cheque for £1500. Last year’s proceeds were distributed between not only the Air Ambulance, but also the Village Hall, St Mary’s Church and the Village Green itself.

Mark Doggrell then took centre stage to be our auctioneer for the evening. Highly amusing, he managed to extract money from many people who had never envisaged going home having purchased a ‘lot’ at all! Then followed two hours of excellent music from Nina Garcia who had everyone up and dancing for the rest of the evening. One of the younger guests was reported as saying that it was ‘one of the best nights of the year’ for him, and I think we would all agree!

The following evening Hermitage and Hilfield Young Farmers Club held a disco in the same marquee. This was also well attended by Young Farmers from all over the

area and helped raise much needed funds for them to keep running. Hermitage residents ran the bar which also profited the village and kept them very well entertained!

The final event of the week-end was the village lunch on Sunday – again with a ‘full house’ of villagers and neighbours enjoying a delicious meal followed by an exciting cross-country tractor ride. Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make these events such a success.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY VILLAGE HALL AGM Tuesday 20th September The Annual General Meeting of Hermitage and Hilfield Village Hall committee will be held in the Village Hall on 20th September, starting at 7.30pm.

All are welcome.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING Friday 30th September Come and join us in the Village Hall on Friday 30th September, between 10.30 and

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noon, for a coffee and a chat. This will be part of the “World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support, so we hope that you can make it.

ARABIAN THEMED EVENING Saturday 22nd October This is a further reminder that the next village dinner date will be an ‘Arabian themed evening’ in the Village Hall on October 22nd starting at 7.30pm.

For just £12.50 you will have a delicious 3 course meal (no sheep’s eyes, unless specifically requested) and a fun evening.

Please call me on 01963 210292 or email hermitage.village@yahoo.co.uk to reserve your place.

BINGO Saturday 29th October & 26th November This is a further reminder that Bingo will return on the above dates, with ‘eyes down’ at 7.30pm in the Village Hall.

QUIZ FOR ST. MARY’S Saturday 19th November I’m pleased to say that most of the tables have been reserved but there still is space.

If you would like to take part please call me as soon as possible on 01963 210292 or email to hermitage.village@yahoo.co.uk.

Entry is £4 per person, and team sizes are a maximum of four. The quiz starts at 7.30pm in the Village Hall. There will be a bar but please bring your own nibbles.

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fter Ickers Joglers fantastic cycle ride from John O'Groats to Lands End in May, the money raised so far well exceeds £16,000.00 pounds and funds are still coming in. We hope to have a grand total soon so that all money raised can be given to the chosen charities.

Chloe and Jack Vickery along with Granny Sally made a visit to the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance recently and were lucky enough to be shown around the helicopter. Some of the funds raised

by Ickers Joglers will be going to the Air Ambulance. When all money raised is finally in we will let you know the final amount and say how the money has

VILLAGE HALL FACILITIES Did you know that the Village Hall is not only a tremendous asset to the village as a venue for our many events but that it also has equipment for hire and for use outside of the premises?

Plates, bowls, cutlery, glasses plus tables and chairs are all available to hire at very reasonable rates. Please contact Wendy on 01963 210491 for more information.

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been donated to Fortuneswell Unit DCH, the Air Ambulance and Marie Curie. Again a huge thank you from all involved with Ickers Joglers. Richard would of been so very proud.

We are now well into the summer and hopefully the lovely weather will stay with us. The fields are golden with corn to cut and it won’t be long before its to be harvested and in some areas they have already begun. The nights are slowly beginning to draw in and once again we have to welcome the Autumn and its changing colours that go with it.

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he Summer is often a time when we welcome new residents to our village so if you have new neighbours please contact Wendy Stillitano or 01935 872174 to get them a Welcome Pack. Even people coming here for a short stay or holiday are warmly received as testified by Karen and Steve Mumford at Primrose Knapp: “

Lastly, this is a plea for cyclists to oil their gears, dust off their cycle helmets and join in the DORSET RIDE AND STRIDE on Saturday 10th September. Please contact Alaistair Cumming (872401) alaistairc@hotmail.com for a sponsor form and instructions if you would like to take part, or generously sponsor your friends to do it!

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Then if you haven’t seen it already you can look forward to the first Monday in half term, 24th October, at 6.30pm, when ‘THE JUNGLE BOOK’, is the Moviola showing at the Leigh Village Hall.

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FORTHCOMING FILM DATES AUTUMN 2016 Monday 12th September

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS (PG)

A significant patron of the arts in New York during the Second World War, Florence Foster Jenkins provided musical instruments for underprivileged children and set up The Verdi Club where she produced, directed and starred in tacky shows for select members of high society. But she always wanted to sing opera, despite her tone-deafness and distinct lack of talent.

Now Stephen Frears brings the story to the big screen with three central performances of quality: Simon Helberg as FFJ’s exasperated accompanist, Hugh Grant as her attentive husband and Meryl Streep in the title role. In Streep’s inspired hands, Florence never becomes the expected figure of fun, but a diva-in-waiting whose unattainable aspirations you fully understand. Streep’s purity in the face of Florence’s vocal limitations and her complete lack of cynicism towards the character are utterly relatable and totally charming.

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OUR KIND OF TRAITOR (15) Monday 24th October

THE JUNGLE BOOK (PG) This is a film suitable for adults and families alike, hence the start time of 6.30pm. Tickets £6, under 12’s £3

Monday 14th November

GOLDEN YEARS (12A) Shows start at 7.30pm,doors open 7pm, bar provided.

We look forward to seeing you on some of the above dates. Tickets £6 will be available from Bridge Stores, Leigh or Fiona and John Parks (01935 873603)

Oh my goodness – where has the time gone. I have survived another year, with a few dramas on the way, but yet again the weather was kind, although quite warm!!! The atmosphere was amazing. There was a buzz all day both inside and out, and plenty of eating and drinking!

The vintage and classic cars and bikes proved extremely popular, and there were many impressive models –around 120 attended – which is a record.. the amount raised was £4196.88, which is the best ever there may be one more donation to come!

This will go to The Hub in Yeovil, which trains and supports young adults with learning and physical difficulties, Leigh Village Hall, Sherborne Children’s Centre (who organised the children’s activities), St Andrew’s Church Leigh Fabric Fund, and the PTFA at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster.

As I say every year – at my age I am allowed to repeat myself – my husband is amazing – making sure signs are seen in every corner of the county, running the bar, AND putting up with me. A HUGE thank you to all the helpers in the village – I could not do it without you. As ever the Stallholders produced a wonderful display of food and drink to feast upon.

Next year’s date is Saturday 22nd July – please make a note so that no one clashes!!!

Wimbledon is a week later hence the change – AND they didn’t ask me!!

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Leigh Prize Draw July 2016 1st Prize £30 Mr R Bonney 2ⁿd Prize £20 Mr I Lingwood August: 1st Prize £30 : Mr Ian Sinnott 2ⁿd Prize £20 Mr Graham Purcell

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ST ANDREW'S CHURCH, LEIGH Please note that from September the services will be at the following times: ● 1st Sunday of month – 6.00pm Evensong BCP ● 2nd Sunday - 9.30am Holy Communion (Common Worship) followed by coffee. ● 3rd Sunday - 9.30am Morning Prayer or Family Service followed by coffee. ● 4th Sunday – 8.00am Holy Communion BCP There will be a Family Service on Sunday September 18th. We love to think that families with small children can feel relaxed in this service so do give it a try.

Our next COFFEE MORNING will be on Tuesday September 6th from 10.30am - 12pm.

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make delicious cakes for us to serve!

THE DORSET RIDE AND STRIDE Is being held on Saturday September 10th - please contact Alaistair Cumming (872401) if you would like to take part or sponsor him! The Dorset Historic Churches Trust has been very generous to us over the past few years.

Our next ‘PIMM’S IN THE PEWS’ event, albeit an autumnal one is on Friday 21st October (Trafalgar Day) we present “A LIFE ON THE OCEAN WAVE” – an evening of songs, stories and poems of the sea starting with appropriate refreshments in the church at 7.00 pm.

We are also very grateful to all those who have helped mow in the

IN MEMORY OF DORA TITE 1921 - 2016 Dora came to live in Leigh at around nine months old, her family moved into a cottage opposite the bakery.

She attended Leigh school, when she was six years old her family moved to Brookside Farm. After leaving school she trained as a cheese maker, she stayed home to help her mother in the house.

Her three children, Eileen, Pauline and David were all born and brought up at the farm. She lived there until after her father's death when it was sold and Dora had a bungalow built in the garden. She loved Leigh and was a member of many village organisations especially the

churchyard this summer the grass never seemed to stop growing but it does look so good when it is cut.

Dora Tite's funeral was held on 28th July and it was good to see so many there to bid her farewell. Dora had long associations with the village of Leigh (see below).

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Women's Institute which she joined at the age of fourteen. She represented Leigh W.I. at a Buckingham Palace Garden Party held to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the W.I. movement.

In recent years, following a stroke, Dora was a resident of Riverside Nursing Home and that was where she died on 30th June, 2016. On the 28th July St Andrew's Church, Leigh was packed with family and friends for Dora's funeral. She was buried next to her daughter, Eileen in Leigh churchyard. Pauline and David and their families would like to thank all those who sent messages and attended Dora's funeral.

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t seems like a long time ago now but what an excellent Queen’s 90th Birthday party we all had at Caswell Farm, in spite of the rain! Many thanks to Mike and Jo for hosting it but also all the others that helped and donated things such as smoked salmon and strawberries.

Who would have thought that such a small village like Ryme could produce locally made beer and champagne too!! Thank you also for the £114 donated to the up keep of the church.

Time is rushing on and it will soon be time for the next Ryme get together— please make a note in your diaries that the

6.30pm Friday 7th October HARVEST SERVICE AND SUPPER will be on Fri 7th October at 6.30pm.

Welcome to Cindy and Clive Taylor who have moved into Violet Cottage ( ex Albertine Nelson); they have moved up from Abbotsbury and before that the New Forest. They have been very busy discovering just how much garden there really is there!

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eptember. Memories of the new school year. That awful first English lesson. The inevitable essay on, “ ”. Well, it was never like being in Yetminster over the summer. If it was I might have had inspiration and got some sort of mark. Alas, . Thank goodness.

Well, back to the Big Y front, there was the Yetminster Fair. Revived after a year’s layoff. What a joy to see again the Irish Dancers, the pipe band, the clog dancers, and all the great entertainment. The High Street lined with new stalls selling their plants and jewellery, knick-knacks and ice creams. The cream teas in the Hall. The funfair on Boyle’s field. Well done the organisers. Looking forward to another good one next year.

The Garden Club summer party. Pimms and teas on the lawn, accompanied by music and singing. Add to that a mysterious gypsy fortune-teller. The History Society had its annual fundraiser. A hot summer’s morning and coffee and cakes a-plenty.

The ubiquitous raffle. But great prizes.

There was a quiet twenty minutes on an

otherwise sticky Saturday afternoon as the haunting music from Wandering Winds drifted round the church. 340 minutes of playing (no, just 20 in Yetminster!). That’s an

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awful lot of breath. They raised around £1600 and donations are still coming in. Their thanks go to all the churchwardens, the clergy team and of course all who came to listen and donated.

But you can’t keep looking back. To counteract the darker evenings there’s Moviola. The autumn season kicks off with FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS. A brilliant tragi-comedy of the millionairess who would be an opera singer. Then YCP will be putting on the WRIGGLE VALLEY VARIETY SHOW, and a matinee as well.

On a more serious note, the NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN steering group are setting up a series of discussion evenings this month to gather your views on the future of the village. Make sure you have your say. It will affect the development of Yetminster and Ryme over the next 10-15 years. Look out for the notices. See more detail on p 35.

HALLOS. Finally, a big welcome to Roger and Joanna Hughes who have recently moved into Sussex Farm Way with children Samuel and Jacob, and dog Carly. We wish you all happiness here in Yetminster.

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September sees Team Rector Tony Gilbert back in the saddle, ably assisted by his team. We are looking forward to a lighthearted and lively CONCERT OF SONGS AND ENTERTAINMENT - with the St Andrews Singers led by Jane Robotham on Saturday 17th September.

Performances at 3pm and 7pm. The afternoon performance includes tea, and drinks and nibbles in the evening. The concert will take place in the Jubilee Hall, so please come along and support your SAS Choir!

Service times will be changing from September so do keep a close eye on the pew sheets, WVM and notice boards for info. A BIG BREAKFAST is planned for Sunday 9th October see p 41), and our

11am Sunday 16th October Harvest Festival will be on Sunday 16th October at 11am followed by a bring and share lunch in the Hall, where there will also be an opportunity to say thank you to John and Peggy Parfitt.

The Benefice Fund Raising Week in October will culminate in a Classical Concert in the Abbey. Details of all events are in the Church Porch. Ticket prices and further details to follow.

Your Churchwardens: David Gould and Clare Lindsay pccsec.yetminster@gmail.com

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NEWS FROM YETMINSTER COMMUNITY PROJECT We have two events planned over the next few weeks. The first, on Saturday 17th September, is the WRIGGLE VALLEY VARIETY SHOW, with performances at 3pm and 7pm in the Jubilee Hall. This promises to be an entertainment which should appeal to a wide audience, with a light-hearted theme. The proceedings will feature our local choir, St. Andrew’s Singers, along with other guest performers, all ably directed by Jane Robotham.

Choir items will include ‘The Bare Necessities’ from Jungle Book, and ‘Tequila Samba’, a lively Latin-American number. There will be lots of smaller-group items, including a jazzy arrangement of ‘Goodnight Sweetheart’, and sketches and solos by a brave (or perhaps foolhardy) few. Rehearsals have been going well, and we will be making use of the new staging and lights. Tickets are reasonably priced at £5, and there will be refreshments available in the interval – tea and cakes in the afternoon, and wine and soft drinks in the evening. Tickets are on sale in the Spar shop, and proceeds as always will be going to local good causes.

Our second event, on Friday 21st October at 7.30pm in the Jubilee Hall, is another Artsreach production. Those who came in January, a stage version of ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’, will know that we can expect a high quality live theatre performance by a professional company. The title is ‘MY BIG FAT COWPAT WEDDING’, and it promises to be quite an experience! The audience, seated at tables, will be guests at a wedding reception. The bride is a country girl, and the groom an Indian lad from the city – what could possible go wrong? Tickets will be on sale in the Spar shop from early October, priced at £9 for adults and £6 for under 16s. The production is suitable for children aged 12+. Wine and soft drinks will be available, and snacks will be provided on the tables.

If you are not already on our mailing list and would like to get information about our events, and an opportunity to reserve tickets in advance, please email us at ycp983@gmail.com.

Ray Drewett

The audience, seated at tables, will be guests at a wedding reception.

The bride is a country girl, and the groom an Indian lad from the city – what could possible go wrong.

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FOLLY FARM DEVELOPMENT

YETMINSTER

FLORENCE FOSTER JENKINS

PG

Tuesday 27th September

Comedy/Light Drama – Based on a true story, Florence Foster Jenkins was a significant patron of the arts in New York during WW2. She also provided musical instruments for underprivileged children among many other things, but she always wanted to sing opera despite her tonedeafness. Starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant.

THE MAN WHO KNEW INFINITY 12A Tuesday 25th October Drama – Growing up poor in colonial India in the early 1900s, self-taught maths genius, Srinivasa Ramanujan Iyengar earns admittance to Cambridge University during WW1, where he becomes a pioneer in mathematical theories with the guidance of his eccentric professor.

The two men are complete opposites but become the closest of friends. It is the development of this friendship that gives the film its depth.

Starring Dev Patel and Jeremy Irons, this is based on a true story.

ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS: THE MOVIE Tuesday 22ⁿd November - (12A) Comedy - Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley star with a vast number of celebrities!

Tickets at £6 will be on sale in the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand. Tickets include choc ice!

As I am sure you are aware a second application for 87 houses on the land north of the school was approved by WDDC Planning Committee in June. The Parish Council (PC), supported by the Sherborne branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE), is most unhappy with this decision and through the good offices of Oliver Letwin our MP asked for the decision to be ‘called in’ for reconsideration by the Secretary of State for the Communities(SofS).

At the time of writing we do not know which way the wind will blow but the options are: 1 SofS ‘Calls it In’. This means it will go straight to the Planning Inspectorate for Appeal. The PC and CPRE versus WDDC! 2 SofS does not ‘Call it In’ but legal advice suggests that we have a good case for winning a Judicial Review(JR). The PC/CPRE would request a JR and the case would come before a judge 3 SofS does not ‘Call it In’ and there is little chance of winning a JR. The PC then has done all it can and will ‘walk away’ Options 1 & 2 will involve significant costs which the PC will have to find.

However as this case has county wide if not country wide implications for Planning, CPRE will support us financially possible up to 50%.

Neither Options 1 & 2 will necessarily go in our favour, so the PC will not take a decision before consulting residents and getting your support. This may have to be done at short notice as we only have six weeks to decide whether to go for JR or not, so please look out for a letter in the not too distant future which will explain the option further and call a village meeting if necessary DG Gould

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YETMINSTER & RYME INTRINSECA NEIGHBOURHOOD We now have official confirmation from WDDC that our submission to designate the current parish boundary as the development area has been approved – this is good news and means that we have passed the first hurdle in the process.

We also now have a Steering Group and, with advice from our appointed consultant, we are looking at ways to ensure that the community is involved in the consultation process to produce our Neighbourhood Plan - an option that we like is to have a number of local discussion groups of 20 to 30 residents based on area who would have an NP Champion and who would meet and identify the issues that they feel that the plan should deal with (please see the adjacent column and dates). We also want to involve the school children as we recognise that its their future that we are planning for and we are rather excited at the prospect of arranging a visit to the school to meet them.

In the same theme we took a stall at the Yetminster Fair on the 9th July and members of the NP group were on hand to answer questions and hopefully we inspired a number of people to get involved in some way even if it's only to go on our mailing list.

One of the things that we need to do is to identify potential sites which are suitable for development but which will enable the parish to retain its appeal and uniqueness. We are therefore proposing to undertake a "Call for Sites" initiative in the near future where we can meet landowners and have the opportunity to explore ideas and possibilities. If you are a landowner and do have some ideas for future development please use the contact form on the YRIPC website or drop a line to the Clerk to the Council at yetminster@dorset-aptc.gov.uk to register your interest.

Once we are aware of the various options available we propose to have an open meeting with members of the community in a "round the table (or several tables!)" format so that, with the feedback from the discussion groups, and the input from landowners, we can plan together for what we want and hopefully produce a first draft document.

So it's all starting to happen and do please keep an eye on the Neighbourhood Plan pages on the Parish website (yetminsterparishes.gov.uk/nplan) for information. We are also keen to develop a Facebook Page as a way of keeping in touch with the community and we would like help with this to ensure we get it right so do please let us know if you want to get involved with this.

NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN TEAM As outlined in the progress report we want your views about the future of the Plan area. To do this seven discussion evenings are planned beginning at 8.00pm in the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster.

The aim of holding several meetings is to make it as easy as possible for everyone who lives and works here to have their say. Dates for the meetings and the areas involved are set out below and will also be in a leaflet going to all households and businesses. If you are unable to come on the suggested evening for your area, please feel free to join one of the other discussions.

8.00pm Thursday 1st September: Coles Lane; Thornford Road; Frylake Meadow; 1-38 Clovermead.

8.00pm Friday 2â żd September: 39-73 Clovermead; Cloverhay; Uplands; Bucklers Mead.

8.00pm Monday 5th September: Ryme Road; St Osmond's Close; Melbury Road; Cuckoo Hill; Tarks Hill; Hamlet, within Yetminster parish.

8.00pm Tuesday 6th September: Ryme Intrinseca.

8.00pm Friday 9th September: Brister End; Sussex Farm Way; Brierly Hay; Eastlands; Willow Farm; Downs Lane; Shearstones.

8.00pm Monday 12th September: High Street (from the White Hart PH to the railway bridge); Church Street; Mill Lane; Birch Lane; Chapel Lane; Bower Court; Chapel Meadow.

8.00pm Tuesday 13th September: High Street (from Thornford Road to the White Hart PH); Queen Street; Stonyacres).

Neighbourhood Plan Working Group yetminsterplan@gmail.com

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NEWS FROM BEER HACKETT

T

he annual Wine & Cheese party, Friday 5th August, went off with a swing.

Thirty one friends and neighbours enjoyed a lovely sunny evening in the garden of Church Farm opposite St. Michael’s Church. Sadly, the instigator of this annual event seventeen years ago, Mrs Pam Clothier was unable to be with us due to ill health. We all send our best wishes and hopes that her mobility will improve again.

The wine flowed, the food was delicious – far more than simply wine & cheese and a generously supported raffle helped the evening raise an unexpected profit of over £260 for church funds. Thank you for everyone’s support.

FUTURE EVENTS FOR ST.MICHAEL'S, BEER HACKETT

4pm Sunday 9th October COFFEE MORNING - to be confirmed mid October HARVEST FESTIVAL Sunday 9th October 4:00pm CAROL SERVICE Thursday 15th December 6:30pm John Bingham, PCC Secretary

Several Beer Hackett villagers attended the recent meeting of Thornhackett Parish Council (Tuesday 26th July) to support an agenda item put forward by longstanding resident Peter Bell, regarding the lack of a sensible speed limit for the hamlet which has experienced a continual rise in traffic flow (exacerbated by courier deliveries, larger vehicles, Sat Nav shortcuts etc) together with countless incidents of careless driving.

The lack of a 30 mph speed limit on the narrow lane running through the built-up area of the hamlet has been a long-standing issue of great concern to Beer Hackett inhabitants (young, old and canine) – the current limit is an unbelievable 60 mph!

The Parish Council is now looking at options to help resolve matters.

Meanwhile some residents expressed interest in the ‘20 is Plenty’ initiative which is catching on in villages and communities with similar issues throughout the UK www.20splenty.org In addition, the Council supported an idea put forward by another Beer Hackett resident to explore grantfunding possibilities to help create a more defined village ‘hub’ and identity by replacing ageing notice boards, erecting a small shelter for the schools bus pick up, a village information board and new ‘Welcome to Beer Hackett’ signage.

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Dates for foryour yourDiary Diary

EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015

SEPTEMBER Fri

2

Inter Village croquet

5pm

Yetminster Playing Field

Sat

3

60s evening disco & live music Word Gets Out

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sun

4

Octet Mozart C minor serenade

5pm

Pendomer church

Mon

5

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Five Head Gardeners in Chile

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues

6

Coffee morning/ bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club outing to Sculpture by the Lakes, Pallington

11am

Inter Village short mat bowls

2pm

Thur

8

Sat

10 Dorset Historic Churches Ride & Stride

Sun

11 Inter Village rounders

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster Benefice churches

5pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Inter Village under 12 football

4pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Inter Village pĂŠtanque

5pm

Chetnole Playing Field

Mon

12 Leigh Moviola Florence Foster Jenkins

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues

13 High Stoy Neighbourhood Plan

6.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Thur

15 A Miscellany of Words & Music

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Sat

17 Concert by St Andrew's Choir

3pm & 7pm

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster

Tues

20 Village Hall AGM

7.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Sat

24 Holnest Fayre 24th & 25th

Tues

27 Yetminster Film Night Florence Foster Jenkins

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

Wed

28 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Fri

30 Macmillan coffee morning

10.30am

Hermitage Village Hall

7pm

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

Muddy Monday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club AGM & Quiz

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Coffee morning/bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Leigh Discussion Club Deserted, shrunken and moved villages Bruce Upton

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Inter Village Quiz

Rylands Farm, Holnest

OCTOBER Mon

Tues

3

4

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Dates for foryour yourDiary Diary

EXTRA & WEEKDAY SERVICES DECEMBER 2015 Wed

5

Benefice Hymn Quiz

7.30pm

Fri

7

Sat

8

6.30pm 7.30pm 7.30pm

Sun

9

Harvest Festival & supper Benefice Barn Dance Benefice Chamber Concert Conservation/volunteer day Harvest Festival

Tues Thur Fri

11 Leigh Moviola Our Kind of Traitor 13 Jazz - Sunset Café Stompers 14 Alistair Bunkall talks about North Korea 16 NGS Open Garden

7.30pm 7pm 6.30pm

Sun

Harvest Festival & lunch Harvest Festival & lunch Fri Sat Mon Tues

Wed Sat

21 Artsreach Event My Big Fat Cowpat Wedding 22 Arabian Themed Evening 24 Come & play afternoon Leigh Moviola Jungle Book 25 Come & play afternoon Yetminster Film Night The Man Who Knew Infinity 26 Woodland Wednesday 29 Bingo

St Andrew's Church, Yetminster St Hippolytus Church, Ryme Leigh Village Hall Sherborne Abbey Pogles Wood St Michael's church, Beer Hackett Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Frampton Village Hall

4pm

11.30am5pm 11am 11am

Frankham Farm, Ryme

7.30pm

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

7.30pm 12-3pm 6.30pm 12-3pm 7.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall Pogles Wood Leigh Village Hall Pogles Wood Jubilee Hall Yetminster

12-3pm 7.30pm

Pogles Wood Hermitage Village Hall

NOVEMBER Tues

1

Coffee morning/bring & buy

10.30am

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sat

5

11th Greasy Spoon Café

10am-12

Chetnole Village Hall

Sun

6

Curry Lunch

1pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Nonet Gounod Petite symphonie

5pm

Pendomer Church

Sat

12 Christmas Fair

Mon

14 Leigh Moviola Golden Years

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Sat

19 Quiz for St Mary's

7.30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Tues

22 Yetminster Film Night

7.30pm

Jubilee Hall Yetminster

Sat

26 Bingo

7.30pm

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General News CHETNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR The choir was established in 2014 by local musician Ian Lingwood and his wife, Sally.

Members of the choir come from the surrounding villages of Leigh, Hermitage, Yetminster as well as Chetnole and the surrounding area, it truly is a community choir.

We cover a range of music from simple rounds, whilst warming up, to four part harmonies for performance such as The Rhythm of Life. Over the last two years Ian has led us from being nervous and lacking in confidence to a choir which is more confident and able to rise to the challenge of more difficult pieces such as Skyfall and able to perform in public. The choir will be performing in Chetnole on 15th September and again on 17th November, so come along and listen to us perform whilst you consider whether you might like to join the group.

A driving principle in establishing the choir is that many people enjoy singing but do not feel they can join a choir as they cannot necessarily read music; hold a tune; or even believe they are tone/pitch deaf. The Community choir welcomes

all abilities, there is no audition. All that is needed is pleasure in singing. Ian is skilful in bringing out the singer in all of us!

There are about 40 regular members of the choir who sing Bass, Tenor, Alto and Soprano new members for all sections are very welcome. We are a very mixed group so come along and enjoy an evening of singing with us, we are a very sociable group.

We meet every Thursday evening in Chetnole Village Hall at 7.30pm, weekly membership is £1.50 to cover the cost of music and coffee and biscuits, or contact Ian Lingwood for more information on, ianlingwood@hotmail.co.uk

KRAV MAGA SELF DEFENCE LESSONS “Krav Maga? Whatever is that?” I hear this all the time. My name is Deborah Drapper. At the age of 20, I became the British Krav Maga Association's youngest, and only female instructor.

Back to the question: What is Krav Maga? Krav Maga is a simple, and effective self defence system.

It was developed around the time of the second World War and since then has been proven around the world.

Soon after I started training I knew I wanted to be able to pass these self defence techniques on to others. In October last year I set out on my toughest challenge to date. Krav Maga instructor training. It was a challenge indeed, but worth every minute. In January this year, Krav Maga Yeovil launched its first class on a Thursday evening. Since then it has been my pleasure to teach a great bunch of people every week.

Sunday 7th Aug was the first time students from Krav Maga Yeovil went to a national grading. All my students achieved the grade they went in for, proving their hard work has paid off.

Due to the success of the classes, I am now looking to start a second adult class on Tuesday evenings, and I am very excited to announce that I will be starting children's classes. If you have ever thought about learning self defence yourself or would be interested in your children learning then we have beginners classes staring on 13th September. You can book your place for the adult class at kravmagayeovil.co.uk. If you have any questions please drop me an email or give me a call. deborah.drapper@britishkravmaga.co.uk 07470 365213 Deborah Drapper

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Jesus said to them: ' John 21.12 Do you like cooked breakfast? Eggs sunny side up?

Toast or croissants? Are you free on a Sunday morning? We are trialling a new service in Leigh and Yetminster: ' ' The first will be held on Sunday 9th October in the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. It's just that! 'Just' and only breakfast. Nothing more. But 'Just' in the sense of Social Justice. So, our produce will be organic, fair trade and/or locally sourced. Our volunteer chefs will be on hand for cooking and conversation.

We'll start with a small menu: cereals, juice, something cooked followed by toast and filter coffee. No charge. We're just asking for donations to be left in a bowl. We'll have newspapers available. If you always order/read your own paper then you're welcome to bring that along. Or a book.

We'll have tables for those who wish to meet others to chat. As well as an area for anyone who would like to sit and read quietly. Sort of British Rail 'quiet carriage' or old style Library. But without a sign that says Shhh...

Our hours for the first session on in The Jubilee Hall, Yetminster: ' 8.30 to 10am.

anyone who lives in the . Tell all your friends. Know someone further afield our DT9 area? Sure. Tell them too. Family staying?

Bring them along. We'll ask for your feedback about whether you'd want a similar event to run another month - either here or elsewhere. We'll have a yellow flag outside and a sunny smile indoors.

For Church goers we have services in St. Andrew's:

So, whether you fancy a pre/post-prandial pray or 'Just Breakfast', you'll receive a massive welcome from The Team.

Any queries then telephone Simon Eadon (01935) 873 699, Jonathan Harding (01935) 87 22 37 or Barrie Jenks (01258) 821 604.

Do let us know if you're coming - just for our catering purposes. Give us a shout if you need us to get in anything gluten free.

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INTER VILLAGE COMPETITION 2016 "A CALL TO ARMS AND LEGS" Below is the schedule for those sports still to play. Look out next month for the results.

EVENT ROUNDERS

YETMINSTER Anna Matthews 01935 873852

OTHER VILLAGES LOCATION Angela Orton Chetnole 01935 872205 Playing Field

DATE/TIME 5pm Sunday 11th September

FOOTBALL Under 12

Adam Elwick 01935 872278

Julia Jepson 01935 873824

Chetnole Playing Field

4pm Sunday 11th September

PÉTANQUE

Harvey Robotham Blair Sibun 01935 872371 01935 872420

Chetnole Playing Field

5pm Sunday 11th September

CROQUET

John Strover 01935 872437

Julian Turnbull 01935 873846

Yetminster Playing Field

5pm Friday 2ⁿd September

TENNIS

John Strover 01935 872437

Julian Turnbull 01935 873846

Yetminster Mid July to all Tennis Courts September

SHORT MAT BOWLS

Pat Sims 01935 873374

Judith Palmer 01935 872115

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

2pm Thursday 8th September

QUIZ

Harvey Robotham Julian Turnbull 01935 872371 01935 873846

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

7pm Friday 30th September

Quiz Compilers Ray Dickerson 01963 210292

Julian Turnbull, 01935 873846

Boyle's Educational Foundation GRANTS 2016 Would all students and those taking up apprenticeships (living in Chetnole, Leigh and Yetminster villages only) wishing to apply for a grant from the Boyle's Foundation please do so by 30th SEPTEMBER. We would also consider applications from local youth groups. Applications should be sent to: Mrs J. Gallimore, 3 Grove Cottages, Mill Lane, Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset.

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We have had beautiful, busy WOODLAND WEDNESDAYS throughout the summer and hope that, with our warmer indoor space, we will be able to carry on through the chillier months.

Our next WOODLAND WEDNESDAY sessions will be on 31st August & 28th September. From October we will return to regular sessions twice a month MUDDY MONDAY 3rd October WOODLAND WEDNESDAY 26th October COME AND PLAY AFTERNOONS 24th & 25th October – All these sessions run from 12–3pm and cost £4 per child.

Bring your picnic lunch. Drinks available.

Our next CONSERVATION/VOLUNTEERS DAYS is Saturday 8th October. There will be lots of tidying to do ready for winter! The day is open to families with children of any age and unaccompanied children aged 10 and over. As we will be doing real work with real tools etc. there is no charge but unaccompanied children must be booked in

ATTENTION ALL MEN AND BOYS TOUCH RUGBY As many of you will have seen at the Olympics, the seven a side rugby was one of the highlights of the games. And touch rugby is a watered down version of 7s. Is anyone interested in playing? It is strictly non contact, good exercise, anyone can play, and great for bonding between fathers and sons! There is no outlay in kit except for trainers or boots. I

advance so we can ensure adequate supervision is available.

JOHN MUIR AWARD students can count these days towards their award.

HALF TERM ACTIVITIES JOHN MUIR AWARD days will be 24th & 25th October from 10am – 3pm. Children age 8 or over can begin the award or those that are already on their way can complete their award or progress to the next level. £12 per day. Please book in advance.

Part of their award challenge is to find ways to engage others in the joy of outdoor activity so they will help to organise activities for a COME AND PLAY SESSION for accompanied children age 7 and under.

We have had some lovely varied parties this season, some theme parties for the very young, some action parties for the very active and some afternoon tea parties for the older and more sedate! Please do think about booking a special Pogles Party.

Why not like us on facebook - POGLES WOOD EDUCATION Philippa Toulson philippa@folksw.org.uk (01935) 873889 Like us on facebook - Pogles Wood Education

am willing to get the ball rolling but I do need YOU to respond to this suggestion. We can play on either the Yetminster playing field or on the Chetnole playing field. And I would suggest a Thursday evening whilst it is still light say 7.00pm and /or over the weekend.

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Firstly a big big THANK YOU to everyone who ignored the somewhat indifferent weather forecast and came and supported the return of the fair and to all those who helped in one way or another. We thought it went well and feedback so far has been very positive but we could not have done it without you!

We had over 45 stalls and displays with all manner of goodies, food and drinks and a new venture for us was the “Yesteryear” Field with its own children’s entertainment and amusements as well as a collection of classic vehicles both in the field (and also outside the Jubilee Hall).

The Opening Procession, with the shrill of the pipes of the Wessex Highlanders Pipe Band leading the Yetminster Irish Dancers, the Yetminster Scouts and Guides along the High Street, got things underway. The Quayside Cloggies enjoyed themselves as did No Mean Feet and our own Yetminster Irish Dancers who also danced in St Andrews Church which had been specially “flowered out” for the fair day, were well received.

The Junior Wriggle Valley Players were on hand to give us one of their plays and Happy Bottom Books organised story telling sessions for the children.

The Black Sheep fiddlers were on good form as were the Yeovil Ukulele Band and Scottie our street entertainer was kept busy. Bruce Trigger, the Yeovil Town Crier was there to keep us in order along with Abbey Radio who did sterling work with their announcements and music.

As usual The White Hart was at the centre of things and the cream teas provided by the Yetminster Scout Group in the Jubilee Hall were a treat not to be missed whilst browsing the various craft stalls. We were also happy to involve the Old School Gallery and The ARK both of whom were kept busy on the day.

We will be talking to the nominated organisations over the next few weeks and will provide an update nearer to our AGM in November with regard to how we can help them.

As Chairman I have to thank ARH Event Catering for donating the proceeds of the Hog Roast to the YFA and also to thank the Committee and friends of the YFA for all their commitment and hard work. Also my thanks to the Boyle’s Trust for allowing us to use their field, Peter Newton for letting us park the stall holders vehicles and to the Meaden family for allowing us to use their field for the Fair Car Park. Lastly, but not least, my thanks to Alison and Paul Sparks in the High Street for allowing us to use their electricity.

Sadly we did not have any formal arrangements for photographs of this year’s fair if you did take some pictures we would love to hear from you so that we can put them in our photo gallery – yetminsterfair@aol.com.

David Torrance Chairman YFA The Association raises money for local organisations and is non-profit making and run entirely by voluntary support

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

No 19 No 53 No 56

Mr C Goldsworthy Mrs V Jones Mrs L Manaton

No 18 No 53 No 25

Mr D Fogden Dr Cleaver Mr J Farr

August 1st £50 2ⁿd £30 3rd £20

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

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W E L C O M E …TO A NEW, EXCITING SCHOOL YEAR….

Welcome back to the new school year in St Andrew’s and especially to all the new children in our Reception Class. We are very excited about the year ahead and all of the wonderful learning opportunities that will be happening in our classes.

Our topic this term is COMMUNICATION which will lead us on a journey of how we communicate and interact with each other and the rest of the world, in the past, present and future and we hope to have lots of fun.

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learn and how much information we retain.

This is important. Learning is not a one-off event. It requires repetition and dedication.

Making the experience fun helps to keep learners curious and encourages children to keep learning.

Any idea what the quote below might mean?

DID YOU KNOW THAT nautical flags have been used since the early days of sailing ships and are an international code system used for ships to communicate with each other and the shore. They are coloured only red, blue, yellow, black, and white because at sea, only these colours are easily recognised.

www.soundkeepers.com/kids/alphabet/

…AND WE ALSO SAY FAREWELL TOO. We firstly said good bye to our Year 6 children from Willow Class at the end of last term; we had a very lovely and moving assembly and church service with a plethora of memories, singing and presentations of goody bags. There wasn’t a dry eye in the audience. Good

luck and we wish you all a fantastic future in whatever you do.

We also said farewell to Jackie Pitcher, our Year 1 teacher and Jenny Ferguson our French and Year 2 teacher.

Enjoy your new jobs; we will miss you too.

Bella Neate-Clegg

Learning about sound

Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin

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CHURCH NEWS

Our Church Communities The Office of Church Warden is a key post with a range of duties and responsibilities to the Church in which they are elected. They look after the day-to-day running of the building — both the place and the people — much like a Hotel Manager who lives off site. Typically they live in the Parish.

Church Wardens must be over the age of 21. Other Church related requirements include being baptised (Christened) as well as Confirmed and regularly attending services of Holy Communion. They must have a set of keys for the Church.

Mistakenly, people often think that Clergy appoint and line manage their Church Wardens. They are, in fact, the Bishop’s Officers and must be elected annually by members of the PCC (Parish Church Council) to serve in their role. One of their duties is to be responsible for the welfare of the Priest. That includes the Rector, Vicar or Curate where they serve.

Church Wardens work collaboratively with the ministers: in Church as well as out in the wider community.

In terms of the building, Wardens ensure that the Church is open to the public as frequently as possible. At services, they are the ones who lead the Team of Sides People in welcoming and encouraging everyone who comes to Church. They communicate any pastoral needs to the clergy: home communion, hospital visits and matters of spiritual care. They are expected to lead by example and be responsible for creating unity and peace within the congregation.

It is a difficult and demanding role that includes overseeing the Finances of the Church as a Charity, looking after valuable possessions and applying for Faculties (Church Building/Planning Applications).

Significantly, Church Wardens are all volunteers who devote hours of their time to the post often alongside busy jobs or other commitments. Our Church Wardens want you to find them approachable. As Clergy, we hope that you will also recognise the tremendous commitment and hard work that goes in to helping us do our jobs.

Without them, the Church simply would not function.

John Parfitt will stop taking regular services in the Benefice in September and will only fill in for holidays.

He and Peggy have given wonderful service to the Benefice Community – particularly the Wriggle Valley portion - over the past 12 years and deserve to be thanked.

They have been asked to attend the in Yetminster on when there will be an opportunity to extend our thanks. The service will be followed by a ‘Bring & Share’ lunch in the Jubilee Hall to which all are welcome.

It is hoped that many from outside Yetminster will want to share in this ‘Thank You’.

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THREE VALLEYS BENEFICE FUNDRAISING For your diary please make a note of the key events of the fundraising week:

Wed 5th Oct HYMN QUIZ 7.30pm Bradford Abbas Thur 6th Oct DINNERS/LUNCHES hosted by parishioners Fri 7th Oct BARN DANCE 7.30pm Leigh Village hall Sat 8th Oct CONCERT 7.30pm Sherborne Abbey The grand concert in Sherborne Abbey will be the culminating event in this week. The concert will be given by

the National Symphony Orchestra accompanied by the Locrian Singers.

The provisional programme for the concert includes:

Handel - Zadok the Priest, Morricone - Gabriel’s Oboe, Vivaldi - Gloria in D, J S Bach Toccata & Fugue for Organ, Mozart - Requiem (by candlelight) Further details and ticketing arrangements will be published nearer the time, meanwhile please plan to join in what should prove to be a memorable week.

Reg James Benefice Council Member

CHURCH FLOWER ARRANGING Over the last 30 years June Reilly has been a key member of the church flower arranging team.

Sadly, due to her failing eyesight and Bill’s (her husband) poor health, she has decided she must retire.

She will be sadly missed as will her wonderful arrangements on the Vestry Screen. Thank you June from all Church Goers and the many others who have enjoyed your beautiful arrangements.

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THE WEDNESDAY CLUB We are delighted that John Summers, our new curate, has agreed to join the Wednesday Club team for this coming term to teach the top group, The Explorers. We will be starting again on Wednesday 28th September at St Andrew's CE Primary School, Yetminster and if there are any parents who would like to find out more about what we get up to, please do contact me on 01935

873726 or obtain a form from Sandra, the school secretary.

We had a great Open Afternoon at the end of June when we bade farewell to Ollie Apps and Harley Pittard who were moving on to secondary school. It has been a pleasure to have them both in the Club over the past few years. We then finished the term off at the beginning of July with a party which included games and lots of delicious food! We hope as a Club not only to instil Christian beliefs but also for the children to have fun and to learn how stories from the Bible can relate to the world we all live in today.

Anne Reason

INTRODUCING OUR NEW CURATE JOHN SUMMERS AND HIS FAMILY Thank you so much to all those, in church and outside, who have welcomed my wife, Nicole, and me to Yetminster and more generally to the Three Valleys Benefice.

Moving from Cambridge in June with our two month old baby, Hilda, and lively three year old, Audrey, was not entirely straightforward, but the kindness we have experienced here has made settling in terribly easy.

We were both at one time lawyers in central London. Nicole left practice in 2012 to begin graduate studies in German literature, and is now writing a Ph. D. thesis at University College London on the Austrian playwright Arthur Schniztler. I left my practice in 2013 in order to begin training for ordination at Westcott House in Cambridge. It is a great privilege to be able to live out our various vocations in such a lovely, tranquil part of the country.

Although we haven’t lived in Dorset before, Nicole grew up not so far away in rural Hampshire, near the New Forest, and I, as well

as spending my earliest days in the Highlands of Scotland, have long been a frequent visitor to Dartmoor. We are both keen explorers of the outdoors, and hope our daughters will soon share our love of hiking, camping and foreign travel, perhaps all at the same time.

We look forward to meeting as many folk as possible during our time here, and getting involved in village life (in Yetminster and beyond) both inside and outside church. It is always a great joy to meet new people.

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Our Church Communities NEWS FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH STANDING UP FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE. Can you ever remember so many dramatic events taking place in such a short period pf time ?

Since you read the last edition of the W.V.M. we are beginning to find out more about the effects of the referendum vote at the end of June. I think a lot of people were surprised that such a large proportion of the U. K. voted to leave the European Union.

Since then, we have a new Prime Minister and a lot of changes in the new Cabinet.

There is a lot work to be done by our leaders, and whether we agree or not about what has happened, I believe we should all remember them in our prayers, that the right decisions are made to help restore our beloved country to what it should be – and to what God intends. Listening to one of the new Cabinet ministers being interviewed on television, I was struck by some words that were spoken, and I have used those words as the heading to this article: “

” We shall never be able to restore our country to what it was – certainly not to be able to call it a Christian country, but ` our aim must be to ensure that our Christian principals and beliefs are never hidden in all the many negotiations and deals that have to be made.

We shall have to live harmoniously with other genuine faiths and religions, but we must ensure that our faith is never overridden or squeezed out by so many others.

Our new leaders have an incredibly wonderful opportunity to “stand up for what they believe, and they are going to

need the support and prayers of each one of us.

I believe that this momentous task is not just the responsibility of our gover nment and leaders, but it’s a work with which EVERY church in our land must be involved.

Let’s encourage and support our church leaders to take the lead and in turn, encourage each one of us to play our part and to “stand up for what we believe”. Let’s make this Brexit vote the start of a new beginning — not just for our country – but for our Christian church – and for every believer. The task ahead of us is enormous - it will take a long time – but let us always remember who is in charge

Our HARVEST FESTIVAL is on Sunday, 11th September. Our MORNING SERVICE at 10.30am will be led by our Superintendent minister, Rev Paul Arnold and in the evening at 6pm we are very delighted that the Rev. Stephen Batty will be taking our Harvest Festival Service. We would like to invite members of St. Andrew’s C h u r c h who remember him when he was here in Yetminster or anyone who would like to join us on the special occasion.

There will be a light supper to follow and everyone is invited.

Blessings.

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THREE VALLEYS TEAM local for services The Benefice Church Services April For complete list see: go to PLEASE NOTE THAT THE TIME OF MANY REGULAR SERVICES HAS BEEN CHANGED. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER

4th

11th

18th

25th

TRINITY 15

TRINITY 16

TRINITY 17

TRINITY 18

BATCOMBE

10.15am CW Holy Communion

BEER HACKETT 5pm Taizé

9.30am BCP Matins + Holy Communion

10.15am CW Holy Communion

BRADFORD ABBAS

11am CW 11am CW 8am BCP 9.30am Patronal Festival Holy Communion Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion

CHETNOLE

9.30am Morning Service

HERMITAGE

6.30pm CW Evening Prayer

8am BCP Holy Communion

9.30am CW Holy Communion 10.15am CW Morning Prayer

HILFIELD LEIGH

6pm BCP Evensong

RYME INTRINSECA

9.30am CW 9.30am Holy Communion Family Service

8am BCP Holy Communion

6.30pm BCP Evensong

8am BCP Holy Communion

THORNFORD

6pm BCP 8am BCP 9.30 am CW 8am BCP Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion 9.30am 11am CW Morning Service Holy Communion

YETMINSTER

11am CW 8am BCP 9.30am CW Holy Communion Holy Communion Choral Holy 11am CW Communion Morning Prayer

9.30am CW Holy Communion

CW Common Worship BCP Book of Common Prayer

Extra and Week Day Services September Monday Tuesday Tuesday

1st in month 1st in month

6pm Compline 10am Lower Covey Toddlers' Service 2.30pm Holy Communion

YETMINSTER YETMINSTER OLD VICARAGE LEIGH

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Roman Catholic Services

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

Team Vicars Richard Kirlew

Team Email Address: 3valleysoffice@gmail.com

Colette Annesley

www.threevalleysteam.com

@PilgrimVale

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

01935 872237

richard.kirlew@btinternet.com

@RuralChaplain

01963 23570 3vpilgrimpriest@gmail.com

HELPING HANDS 01963 210953

Roman Catholic Church The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL tel: (01935) 812021 Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. email: sherbornerc@btinternet.com

website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

rector3valleys@gmail

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

Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver (01935 873690)

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

Tuesday to Saturday

WRIGGLE VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Wriggle Valley School of Biblical Theology will also be continuing through the Autumn.

We will be meeting every Sunday Check the website for up to date information: wvcf.uk

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

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Leigh Weather Watch JUNE/JULY 2016 In winter I get up at night And dress by yellow candle light.

In summer quite the other way I have to go to bed by day.

Robert Louis Stevenson The author seems to have had better summers than the fates gave us this year!

TEMPERATURE This was not really a summer to remember but June & July were slightly warmer than usual. The hottest days were June 5 (28.2oC/83oF) and July 19 (32.o3C/90oC).

Temperatures dropped to 5.8oC/ 42.4oC on 3rd June and even lower on 5th July (5.5oC/41.9oF .

RAIN After the heavy rainfall in May there was an improvement in June, with

Month June July June Av. 2000-15 July Av. 2000-15

Temperatures (deg. C)

only 58mm/2.3”, and July was drier still: 8mm/1.1” instead of 74mm/2.9”. The wettest days were 19th June (11.9mm/0.5”) and 9th July provided almost all of that month’s rainfall, with 22.3mm/0.9”.

SUNSHINE With so much rain in June there were only 44 hours of sunshine: 100 hours fewer than the average. July had 108 hours but this was also less than we expect in ‘mid-summer’.

PRESSURE Pressure in June matched the long-term average of 1021mb. It peaked at 1033mb on the 17th, and 1033mb for two days in July (14 & 15th).

WIND SPEEDS Both months were much calmer than usual: 20mph instead of 29mph in June and 17mph instead of 31 in July.

Philip Bryan

Rain

Wind

Sun

Av.

Min.

Max.

Mm.

Max. Mph

Hours

Days without: Rain

Sun

16.1 17.9 15.8 17.3

5.8 5.5 3.8 5.7

28.2 32.3 30.1 28.5

58 28 61 74

20 17 29 31

43.9 107.5 143 135

11 20 19 18

7 0 2 3

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...gone gardening NEVER A CROSS WORD IN THE GARDEN All Wriggle Valley Magazine readers, have a go at this month’s …gone gardening crossword.

ACROSS 2. Grape Farmer 5. Type of root veg 8. Milked by ants 9. A ruler in the plum family 12. A climber with potato like flowers 13. Leaves a silvery trail 15. An exotic sun lover 18. A showy plant mostly for containers 20. Another word for the apple family 21. Boy who fell in love with his own reflection 22. A plant in the wrong place

DOWN 1. There are four of these every year 3. Can make a soothing tisane 4. A kind of fleshy root 6. A fairy tale veg 7. A spotty bean 10. An emblem for English rugby 11. Also known as lamb’s ears 14. Usually an ericaceous lover 16. A purple flower that attracts insects 17. You might feed with this 18. Produces a juicy fruit 19. Worn by brides

£10 voucher to spend at Bailey Ridge for the first correct entry drawn on 30th September 2016.

Those taking part can either bring their entry to Bailey Ridge, email sue@baileyridge.co.uk or send in post to Bailey Ridge Plants, Nr Leigh, Sherborne Dorset DT9 6HU?

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Club News LEIGH WI On 26th July Ann Goold came to talk to us on "My Work as a Miniaturist". What a fascinating talk Ann gave us - she started life as a draughts woman and studied also mechanical and electrical engineering, which if you think about it is an amazing background for designing and making dolls houses. The great thing is Ann not only is very involved with the group "South Dorset Miniaturists" but also spends a lot of her time working with those with special needs, helping them develop their talents and using simple things like loo rolls to create chairs, hat boxes and many others things. She loves renovating old dolls houses and then letting them either go to a good home or the more special ones to the Dorset Museum. Her friends who know her passion, give her lots of bits to furnish her houses and also she goes round charity shops collecting all the materials she needs for

We left Poole Quay at 6.30pm in glorious weather, which meant that we all sat on the top deck! We headed towards Sandbanks peninsular, catching sight of the chain ferry.

Progressing to Brownsea Island we passed the castle that Henry VIII had built in the 16th Century and there was much activity in the harbour – yachts, boats, water skiing, jet skiing, etc. We wound our way around various other small islands and looking southwards noticed Corfe Castle in the distance.

Continuing our journey to Wareham we crossed the boundary into the River Frome passing an assortment of boats and the smallest steam boat in the country.

making them. She not only creates standard houses, but she showed us a Gingerbread House, a Christmas Tree house, a Plant Pot house, a matchbox house and a house made in a walnut shell! We were so impressed with the incredible detail she goes into. She knits all the clothes for the dolls in the houses and uses such tiny needles. She also knits little animals, tiny babies and various cartoon characters such as Moomins and the Clangers - in fact there is nothing she cannot knit! She had been at a group that afternoon in Dorchester which she runs, where she had been teaching how to thatch houses! Ann had such energy and enthusiasm for all her projects that she left us all quite breathless!

Our meeting on 27th September is a "BRING A PLATE SUPPER". Lots of tasty dishes!

Anne Reason We eventually anchored in Wareham where fish and chips complete with condiments were delivered on cue. These were very welcome after a couple of hours on board, drinks below deck followed!

A warm summer’s eve thoroughly enjoyed by all.

Our fist winter meeting will be held on in Leigh Village Hall at 7.30pm. DESERTED, SHRUNKEN AND MOVED VILLAGES in our area will be conveyed to us by Bruce Upton.

If you would like to join us you would be very welcome.

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Annual Summer Garden Party The weather was kind to us again on Monday 4th July, as many club members gathered at Jack and Kate Patterson’s home for the annual summer garden party. What a revelation the garden was!

Arranged in two groups our guide Malcolm, from Castle Gardens, gave us a tour of the garden drawing our attention to a range of plants, both familiar and unfamiliar.

The front garden was extremely eye-catching, with “Graham Thomas” standard roses underplanted with rich blue lavenders and penstemons beside the path. A rambling rose with pink buds, opening to white petals, was growing in profusion over an arch. At this point Malcolm explained how to make a “Dutchman’s cutting” to propagate lavender.

Some unusual tender plants and shrubs in sheltered positions, which were highlighted for us, included Tetra Panex or the Paper rice plant from whose pith paper can be made, Hedychium “Ginger Lily” and Cannas. It was also interesting and informative to discover that Sage has medicinal properties, Dictamnus can both cause photodermatitis and self-combust and that plant viruses can be transferred via sap on secateurs!

The vegetable area and fruit garden with so many compost bins looked extremely efficient.

Jack and Kate have created a stunning garden with beautiful features everywhere. The hostas in huge pots were impressive, as in contrast were the small succulents. With its sweeping lawn, varied trees, colourful beds with mixed planting and an exquisite pond with adjoining seating areas we had the ideal setting in which to relax, have supper and socialise.

Our warmest thanks to Kate and Jack for sharing their garden with us.

Rose Roberts

The club’s annual fund raising event of OPEN GARDENS was held over the weekend of June 18/19th in Chetnole. This year the monies raised were for Dorset Air Ambulance and St Margaret’s Hospice. Twelve gardens, of various sizes, in all were open displaying a vast range of plants and garden designs. All the gardens were beautifully presented, despite the adverse weather conditions leading up to the weekend.

Fortunately the weather Gods smiled on Chetnole for most of the weekend, thankfully for visitors and gardener alike. Each garden reflected the gardeners’ joy, pleasure and pride they take in their gardens. The garden designs ranged from cottage to the formal all maximising the use of space and aspect. All the gardens gave inspiration, many visitors came with notepad and

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camera in hand, and certainly many went home with ideas to transform, improve or just ‘tweek’ their gardens.

Many thanks to those who opened their gardens and to club members who supported the event from manning the teas in the village hall, to baking cakes and visiting gardens. Our visitors from the surrounding area and further afield appreciated the gardens and our efforts. £1000 was raised, to be split between the two nominated charities.

The annual outing for the club this year was to RHS Rosemoor in Devon. On 15th July a coach full of cheerful chattering gardeners, prepared for all weathers, left Chetnole at 8.30am stopping in Leigh to collect the remainder of the group.

Arriving at Rosemoor eyes were raised to the skies to ascertain whether to don sunhats or raincoats. It was not sunhat weather but this did not deter our intrepid gardeners who straightaway headed to the café for a much needed coffee and, in some cases, cake. Once revived and after a welcome from RHS staff members set off in search of the areas of the gardens which were of particular interest to them.

The Rose garden was very popular. The variety of roses, colours and perfumes were a delight. Of particular interest to a number of members was the Fruit and vegetable garden the layout of which was much admired, Lady Ann’s garden was also a popular choice together with the long borders, which were stunning in their colour and design. An added bonus of the visit was seeing Carol Klein being filmed for Gardeners World in the potage garden.

After a thoroughly enjoyable visit we returned to Chetnole and Leigh tired but inspired. Many thanks to Mary Prodger for organising an excellent visit.

Michele Aldhouse

Plants That Should Be Better Known It was a packed house in Chetnole Village Hall for the invited guest speaker garden designer Katherine Crouch on 1st August. Whilst it was chilly and wet outside, her enthusiasm, knowledge and humour warmed us all. With forty years of gardening experience, including recognition as BBC Gardener of the decade in 2008 and a Chelsea Gold medallist in 2013, she revealed that she was often keen to trial new

plants in clients’ gardens and believes that many plants with garden value are frequently not found at garden centres. She is an advocate of the traditional plant nurseries, such as Derry Watkins’ near Bath, and of seed catalogues like Chiltern Seeds.

So what advice and inspiration were we given? In essence, it was to use alternative plants that were successful for aesthetic reasons or for their reliability and ease of growth.

Alternative annuals recommended included Limnanthes douglasii ‘Meringue’ a whiter and more versatile form for the edge of a border, marigold ‘Pink Surprise’ with catmint and the pink form of Nigella ‘Mulberry Rose’. For perennial enthusiasts struggling to grow delphiniums a suggestion was to use slug proof Aconitum napellus instead and a recommended Oriental Poppy was the ‘Beauty of Livermere’ for being upright and self-supporting. The virtues of Geranium ‘Rozanne’ were noted, rather than ‘Johnson’s Blue’, for spreading well and flowering until frosts appear. For vegetable growers, reliable Golden Globe shallots were praised and instead of growing early peas why not try sugar snap peas?

Her illustrated talk showed the merits of the spike free Agave attenuata, as an architectural plant, the value of slow-growers such as Hebe cupressoides ‘Boughton Dome’ grown as an alternative to Box and a new form Daphne odora ‘Aureomarginata’ named ‘Rebecca’with yellowedged leaves. Trees and shrubs highlighted for their reliability and the minimal attention required included Cornus controversa ‘Variegata’, Genista Aetnensis or the Mount Etna Broom, which can also be under-planted with alliums and aquilegias, and ground cover roses used as climbers in small spaces.

With late summer approaching it was good to be reminded of the beauty of Dahlias, with useful tips on over-wintering and propagation.

Rose Roberts

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International politics in a Dorset valley Nestling in a valley with a landscape design let us say “inspired” by Capability Brown, who fortunately at the time was being employed by their relatives at Sherborne Castle, is the home of the Digbys – Minterne House - the last tour of the summer.

The family have been involved in international affairs since Stuart times.

Arranging a Spanish marriage for the young Charles I. Commanding ships at the Battle of Trafalgar. Escorting Russian convoys, and with VC bravery forcing German battleships back into port to stay there.

Perhaps the most significant role was in the 20th century. Pamela Digby was employed by father-in-law Winston Churchill in his plans to bring the USA into WW2. She worked closely with Avrill Harriman, Roosevelt’s personal representative. Several decades later she married Harriman, and alongside him was instrumental in reviving the Democratic Party, post Jimmy Carter.

Notably spotting a promising young state governor by the name of Bill Clinton.

On display was a collection of memorabilia. The Queen Mother’s “bread and butter” letter, handwritten, thanking the family for her stay at Minterne. Sketches drawn by Queen Victoria. We were allowed to pick them up and inspect them closely.

The regalia of the Order of the Garter.

The honour, in the personal gift of the Queen, was awarded to Lord Digby’s father. Traditionally, on the demise of the holder, the actual garter is returned.

However Lord Digby asked the Queen if he could keep it, as it was the first time the garter had come into the family in 300 years. She agreed. And there it was for us to see.

Tea and cake sitting on chairs captured from the Santa Brigida at Trafalgar. Behind us 17th century chairs from Holland. Originally bearing the face of the Dutch queen, she was sanded off all but one in reaction to the Dutch burning the English fleet in the Medway (1667). And to complete a fine historical circle the walls were decorated with tapestries celebrating an earlier Churchill victory at Ramillies (1706). The Churchills having sold the house and its contents to the Digbys in the 1760s.

Our thanks to Lord Digby and son for a fascinating visit.

NEXT MEETINGS: Wednesday 14th September, 2.30pm at the Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. AGM followed by Rob Curtis presenting “IT’S A GRAVE BUSINESS”.

Wednesday 12th October John Smith, “ROMAN ARMY IN DORSET”.

New members will be very welcome. Just come along.

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WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP We had a fine summer evening for our walk around Sherborne with Blue Badge Guide, Cindy Chant, who had lots of information and pointed out carved follies, date letters and old stonework which we must have passed many times and not noticed. However the Bell Ringing practice made us retire to the Half Moon and over a welcome coffee, Cindy talked of WW2 and the bombs which fell on Sherborne in 1940 and she showed us graphic pictures of the damage. She then talked about Sir Walter Raleigh and his involvement with Sherborne.

A very interesting evening and we will remember to “look up above the shop windows” !!! Thank you, Cindy

By now we will have had our planning evening and set our programme for 2016/2017 starting on Tuesday 20th September. New

members and visitors are welcome at our meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month, usually at 7.30 pm at Gable Court, Yetminster. Thank you to Judy and Boney Pyke for letting us use their garden room. Contact Jenny on 01935 873469 or Pat on 01935 872553 for more details.

THE WRIGGLE VALLEY MOTHERS' UNION In June we met at Margaret Shipman's home to discuss "CELEBRATION OF FAITH" - our MU theme for 2016 - followed by a delicious tea.

In July Margaret ran a stall at The Yetminster Fair which raised £52 for our funds. We will be sending another £150 off to the Overseas Relief Fund - so far

this year we have been able to send off £500 to various Mothers' Union charities.

On 9th August, Mary Sumner Day, we held a House Communion at Caroline Birdsell's home led

by John Summers, our curate, followed by a bring and share lunch in Caroline's garden - so good at last to have some sunshine!

Our September meeting is on when Jenny Marfleet will give a talk on the charity "THE LEPROSY MISSION" in the Trim Room, Jubilee Hall, Yetminster. If anyone would like to join us that evening, please contact Margaret Shipman on 01935 872440.

Do come and join us.

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YETMINSTER & RYME GARDEN, ART & CRAFT SOCIETY We all celebrated summer in true English style on 12th July when a record number of members gathered for a country house tea in a setting that would not have disgraced Downton Abbey.

Traditional dainty sandwiches (no crusts of course!) and cakes which Mary Berry would have been proud to own, followed by a relaxing Pimms, were consumed with relish under umbrellas in Pandy and Antony Brown’s green and very pleasant garden.

Music drifted lazily through conversations as Evie Davies, a young student of considerable talent and panache, entertained us from the terrace with keyboard and song and then played a charming violin while moving barefoot amongst the tables, serenading guests. She was a star.

Entertaining in a very different but no less charming way, our brave Bill Duggan allowed himself to be dressed up as Gypsy Rose Lee complete with mysterious colourful draperies and large parrot earring. He told fortunes and occasionally danced to Evie’s music and was the usual good sport he always is. It remains to be seen whether the ‘tall dark strangers’ he so confidingly promised will show up!

For once this year we were unlucky with the weather on our visit to Sally and Peter Gregson’s garden and nursery at Wookey. It was a bit wet and dull but we had all seen slides of Sally’s garden

when she came to talk at one of our meetings, so we could fill in the sunshine for ourselves. Nothing could detract from the loveliness of rambling roses climbing to the top of tall trees or the organisation behind the vegetable and cut flower garden, all lined up so perfectly. We chatted gardens, had tea and cake and bought special plants at the nursery – a very satisfactory visit all round.

This visit is the first of its kind for the Club! Coming up very soon on we will meet at the FURLEIGH ESTATE VINEYARD at Salway Ash near Bridport, where English wine can be sampled, savoured and, if you are so inclined, purchased.

Details to follow soon.

The results for our annual Summer Show, which took place on August 20th, will be covered in the next issue.

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TUESDAY CLUB – July After a very enjoyable trip to Forde Abbey in June we were back to our usual venue and a talk in July. I suspect that many of us will have watched the lunchtime programme “Bargain Hunt” on TV and some of us may have thought “ I could have done better than that!”. And this is what our two speakers ,Veronica and Sheila had thought. Needless to say neither of them knew anything about antiques so they booked themselves into a course of antiques at the W.I. training school Needless to say this did not happen until well after they had taken part in the programme. They first of all had to go for an audition in Bristol which proved an ordeal as the traffic and finding the place was so difficult. However they got through this and were issued with their red fleeces, and were told that their expert would be Philip Serrell and he could be a bit grumpy.

The day for filming came and four programmes were filmed on the same day, all very efficiently between 10 and 12 in the morning. They were told to buy what they liked and Phil Serrell proved to be absolutely delightful although

one of the items they chose he declared to be “The most awful thing I’ve ever seen!”

They made a loss on their first item but a big profit on their second item a Windsor Chair and their third item a brass trivet also made a profit. Phil Serrell chose a glass eye of Napoleon for their bonus buy which also made a profit. The blue team made a loss of £75 so our speakers had a very successful and enjoyable day. I don’t know if the talk inspired any of our members to try their hands, but it was certainly interesting to see a familiar programme from the inside.

In September our afternoon is entitled ALL CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL! and in October Blair Sibun will be telling us about Orchids. You will be warmly welcomed if you care to join us.

Sylvia Bryan

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Regular Meetings….

Every Mon Table tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

Every Tue

9.30-12.30pm 9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls Just Gym Gymnastic class

2-5pm 4.15-6.30pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Table Tennis Club Yetminster Bell Ringers

10-12noon 7.30pm-10pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster St Andrew's Church

Topsy Turvy Toddlers 9-11.30am Chetnole Art Group (until Easter) 10am-1pm

St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Village Hall

Beginners Pilates

Chetnole Village Hall

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

St Andrew’s School Hall

Relax & Renew Yoga Cubs (in term)

6.30 -7.30pm 6-7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster

10-12 noon 10.30-11.30am

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning Morning Yoga Class

Croquet Coach/Play 3pm (until Oct) Wednesday Club (in term) 3.15 pm-4.05pm Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5pm summer only

Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet Junior WV Players (in term) Beavers (in term) Scouts (in term) Beginners yoga

5pm summer only 6-7pm 6-7pm 7-9pm 7pm

Church Farm, Hermitage Leigh Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster Scout Hut Yetminster St Andrew’s Primary School

7-10pm 9.30-10.30am

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

10am 1.30-3pm

Chetnole Village Hall Pear Tree Preschool

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

2-5pm 5.45-7pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides Leigh Short Mat Bowls

5.45-7pm 7-8.30pm 7-10pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall Leigh Village Hall

Chetnole Community Choir Table Tennis

7.30pm 9.30-12.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Croquet Club

3pm

Yetminster Sports Club

3pm 10.15 am

Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Fitsteps Every Thur

Every Fri

1.30 & 2.35pm

(May - Oct)

Every Sat

Croquet Irish Dancers

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only

Chetnole Playing Fields

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VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS REGULAR

…Events & Activities 1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1st Tue

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30 - 10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Tuesday Club

2.30 - 4pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

Sue Footner 873610

2nd Tues

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

3rd Tues

Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group

7.30pm

Gable Court

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15 - 3pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Coffee ‘n’ Cakes

10 - 12noon

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11am

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Yetminster Senior Citizens

3pm

The Meadens

2nd Wed

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd Wed/alt mth

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

7.30pm

Venue contact 872342

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11am - 12noon

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Pogles Wood nr Leigh

Police Community Support 7.30pm

St. Andrew's Primary School

11.15am

Church Lane, Hermitage

11.50am

Shearstones, Yetminster

2pm

Stonyacres, Yetminster

10.55 am

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

11.30pm

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

6.30 - 8pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

Last Thurs

7.30pm

White Hart

[not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC

By Church, Yetminster

Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library

Bridport Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

Friary Shop

Yetminster Fair Association

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Planning Applications BATCOMBE WD/D/16/000603 06/06/2016 COURT FARM, GREAT HEAD LANE - Outline application for the erection of an agricultural dwelling (Outline). No Decision.

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

WD/D/16/001260 15/06/2016 THE BARN, NEALS LANE – Variation of condition 1 of planning permission WD/D/15/000752 - to allow amendments to approved plans (Variation of condition). No Decision.

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

WD/D/16/000577 14/03/2016 1 GROVE COTTAGES, MILL LANE - Amendment to planning permission reference 1/D/12/000527 - Material change to roof and exterior timber door units. (Non-material Amendment). Refused.

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

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

No Decision.

HERMITAGE & HILFIELD WD/D/15/01296 17/06/2015 BLACKBERRY FARM, HARTLEY STREET, HERMITAGE Amendment to planning permission reference WD/D/14/002092.

Alterations to the triple garage by enclosure of staircase and woodstone under main roof.Additional roof height. Rotation of site to obscure car port entrance from road, rain water gutters and downpipes (Non-material Amendment). No Decision.

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

LEIGH WD/D/16/001534 15/07/2016 DRUMMERS FARM, BATCOMBE ROAD - Extend the existing slurry store with an earth banked lagoon (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000787 13/06/2016 CHURCH FARM, CHETNOLE ROAD - Installation of wrought iron gates at entrance to farm (retrospective) (Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

WD/D/16/001148 31/05/2016 BROOKSIDE COTTAGE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Alter and extend the dwelling together with alterations to the existing vehicular access (Full). Approved 22 Jul 16.

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

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

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PLANNING

September 2016 WD/D/15/002589 05/11/2015 THE CROSS HOUSE, CHETNOLE ROAD - Demolish existing WD/D/15/002590 garage & erect new garage. Internal & external alterations & demolition of rear bathroom extension (Full & Listed Building Consent) No Decision.

WD/D/15/001665 29/06/2015 OLD DAIRY COTTAGE, CHURCH FARM - Change of Old Dairy Cottage from a unit of holiday accommodation to a dwelling (Full).

Approved 1 Jul 16.

MELBURY BUBB WD/D/16/001001 12/05/2016 MELBURY BUBB HOUSE, BUBB LANE - Erect Car Port and First Floor Bedroom (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/000504 10/03/2016 MELBURY BUBB HOUSE, BUBB LANE – Erect two storey extension (Full). Approved 4 Jul 16.

RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/16/000448 23/02/2016 LAND WEST OF DOWNFIELD – Demolition of agricultural building and garages, erection of 2 dwellings and alterations to existing access (outline) (Outline). Refused.

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

YETMINSTER WD/D/16/001270 11/07/2016 1 STATION VIEW, CHAPEL LANE - Erection of a rear orangery style extension (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/16/001346 22/06/2016 LAND AT CROSS FARM, HIGH STREET - Conversion and WD/D/16/001347 alterations to existing redundant farm barn to form 1 1/2 storey dwelling for holiday let use ancillary with Cross Farm. (Full & Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/15/000452 18/05/2016 LAND AT DOWNS LANE - Straw bale eco-house and associated works (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/15/001025 17/05/2016 THE GARDEN HOUSE, CHURCH STREET – Erect extension (Full). Approved 8 Jul 16.

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

No Decision.

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

No Decision.

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

Refused.

WD/D/15/002452 06/11/2015 LAND AT CROSS FARM, HIGH STREET - Erection of a detached two-storey dwelling (Full). Approved 27 Jun 16.

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

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on 15th September 2016, meeting start time 1.00pm in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.

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