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CHETNOLE with Hamlet, Melbury Bubb & Stockwood REP: Liz Tebbatt 873140 tebbatttowers@gmail.com DISTRIBUTOR: Stan Darley

Welcome to Kathryn our new editor, I’m looking forward to working with you.

It looks like the village is coming back to life, albeit slowly as Covid 19 appears to retreat gradually, with the reopening of the Wednesday morning post office at the village – but social distancing rules must be followed and there is still no coffee morning yet. The Chuckers are back in action along with Bev taking socially-distanced yoga classes on the playing field and the pavilion looks ready for action (whenever that may be) thanks to Steve, David and Daniel.

We actually have a forthcoming event too for a slightly different flower show on Saturday 1 August (see our poster for more details), so it looks as if there is a speck of light at the end of this long, dark tunnel at last.

Speaking of tunnels, don’t forget to wear a face mask if you’re getting on the train at Chetnole Halt.

Enjoy summer and see you in September. Liz Tebbatt

St Peter’s Church Chetnole

We are pleased to be able now to open the church for private prayer. The door will be open on Wednesdays and Sundays from 10am to 4pm (possibly earlier or later depending on the day). Please carefully read and abide by the instructions on the notice boards and in the church, and maintain the usual safety standards now necessary. This plan will of course be reviewed as restrictions change going forward. We do hope you will be able to find a time to come in.

Chetnole PCC

73 rd CHETNOLE FLOWER SHOW

Please join us for our popular annual Summer show

Saturday 1 st August 2020

2pm – 4.30pm, Chetnole Village Hall

Due to Covid-19 it will be different. We want to ensure it is safe for you to enjoy the event. The flower show will go ahead so please keep growing, cooking and making in preparation. Instead of our usual fete element, we encourage you to bring a picnic fit for VE Day.

To see the 2020 Show schedule and keep updated, follow us at: www.facebook.com/Chetnole-Flower-Show-and-Fete www.chetnoleandstockwood-pc.gov.uk

Hawk-eye

Look what turned up on Karen and Steve Mumford’s bird table recently – a sparrowhawk, looking very superior. A stunning sight but not such good news for the little sparrows in our gardens.

Socially-distanced Yoga in Chetnole

The weather has been kind to us so far and we have been meeting Monday to Thursday at 10am on Chetnole Playing Field for alternate days of HIIT Yoga and Qigong. It is such a great way to get together, even if it is only for a maximum of six people at the moment. There’s always time for a catch up at the end of class. All classes are just 30 minutes and standing to allow plenty of social distancing. Qigong –a form of moving meditation using flowing movements, sound, visualisation, breath work and selfmassage to open the circulation of life force energy. It is a low impact, energy based art that takes patience and practice but is accessible to all. It can benefit people of all ages using tools that regulate the breath, calm the mind and promote a feeling of well being. Qigong releases stagnation and blockages in the body to allow a smooth flow of Qi through the meridians. These flows strengthen our connection to nature and the world around us. Studies have shown that Qigong can make a significant difference in overall health and wellbeing with just a few minutes practice everyday. Energy levels increase and stress levels reduce – it’s a great way to keep you healthy and full of vitality. HIIT Yoga – uses High Intensity Interval Training but, as this is a Yoga Shred Inspired class, we combine breath and great alignment to get the heart rate up in this high energy class. However, everyone is encouraged to go at their own pace and to adapt the moves to suit their body. Easy to follow along with short bursts of work followed by rest periods. We end with a standing stretch.

Two very different classes to suit all. Bookings –www.bevsqiflow.com

Bev Welch

A big thank you ...

We would like to express our thanks to all the Chetnole residents who have made us feel so welcome and shown concern over the past very difficult year.

I enjoyed the coffee mornings when I was able to join you all in the village hall on the odd occasion last year and we both look forward to joining you all in the future when life gets back to normal again. We also wish to say thank you to all the kind volunteers who make it possible for such things as collection of prescriptions during the current coronavirus situation and without whose help life would be very much more difficult.

Ruth and David Rose

Cricket pavilion

While some of us have been using our free time in lockdown to learn a new language, play a new instrument or join in virtual workouts, a noble few have spent theirs renovating Chetnole’s cricket pavilion.

The ageing pavilion roof was suffering a fate with which a few of our more senior players might empathise: it had seen better days and was starting to sag.

Renovation plans were drawn up by Dave Orton who submitted the specification and a cost estimate for materials to the Parish Council for approval. As the main beneficiaries of the pavilion, the WVCC volunteered to provide a working party to carry out the work and keep costs to a minimum.

Fortunately the materials were delivered shortly before lockdown measures came into force and as the restrictions gradually eased and social distancing outdoors was introduced, Steve Fudge, Dave and Daniel Orton decided to swing into action, serving as the WVCC working party.

Working in challenging hot weather, the tremendous trio stripped off (in Steve’s case quite literally) the old roof and set about building a far more robust structure for the new roof to rest on.

Nice pitch. Steve Fudge and Dave and Daniel Orton up on the roof of the cricket pavilion they have refurbished.

Clear panels have been introduced to brighten up both the home and visitors’ changing rooms and the overall result is smart and well-constructed and should last for a great many years.

Linda Fudge's new bunting adds the final touch to the new pavilion

While the roof has been perhaps the most significant and visible aspect of the work, the working party also repainted the front balustrade, weather-proofed the walls and laid hardcore and boarding in the machinery shed and sandbag store. They even smartened up the privy! Linda Fudge has also sewn some splendid WVCC bunting that will certainly add a fitting finishing touch to the pavilion on high days and match days. Daniel’s work on the pavilion will form part of his Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Having previously done sterling work for WVCC

Dancing for Carers

A fun Charity dance was performed by Ava and Nellie, from Mill Lane, on the last ‘Clapping for the NHS’ Thursday in May. The pair worked very hard to put a routine together. They raised a very impressive £47.44, with neighbours all kindly contributing and enjoying a safe drink together.

The girls have made new, fun socially distanced friendships during lockdown, by chatting, dancing, singing all over on the rabbit fencing round the cricket square as part of his Silver Award we can but hope that a Platinum Award will be introduced soon!

The renovations look marvellous and one Chetnolian summed things up nicely when they were heard to comment: “I’d quite like to move in”.

On behalf of the WVCC, the Parish Council, and all the residents who simply enjoy the aesthetic value of the pavilion I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to

Will Henry

Dave, Steve and Daniel.

their garden walls. The money raised will go to the NHS Charities Together.

Malena Burgess

Maria’s Foodbox Orders

Maria needs all orders for boxes by 3.00pm each Monday. Each box contains the following items and can be collected from the front of the pub between 4.30 and 6pm on

Tuesday:

6 eggs 4 fruit yoghurts 2 large onions 2 pints semi skimmed milk 1kg potatoes 250g mushrooms 1 pack butter 1kg carrots 250g tomatoes Cheddar cheese 1 head broccoli 4 eating apples 1 sliced white loaf 2 leeks 4 bananas Where sometimes items are unavailable, equivalent substitutions may be made. Please call or text Maria on her mobile 07810 074 070 (as she’s not always in the pub now) and she can put you down for a box.

Doug Frampton 29 June 1924 – 20 May 2020

Douglas Henry John Frampton was born on 29 June 1924 in Barwick, Somerset. Doug was the second son of Bill and Phillipa and had an older brother Roy, younger brother Norman and sister Elizabeth. Doug went to school in Marston Magna and spent his childhood in many different areas of Dorset and Somerset as his father was required to move around as a farm worker.

In 1943, whilst living in Bradford Abbas, Doug joined the Royal Navy. During his naval career, Doug fought in WWII and was involved in the D-Day landings on HMS Spragge. After the war, Doug travelled to South East Asia, visiting countries such as the Philippines, Hong Kong and Japan. He loved his time in the Navy and shared many cherished memories with his family.

After leaving the Navy in 1947, Doug moved back to the South West and lived with his two aunts in Preston Grove, Yeovil, working as a coalman at Bradfords. He then became a bus driver with Southern National and, as a coach driver, drove trips to London and Lyme

Regis in the summer months. It was during this time that he met Sylvia Ford, who was working as a cashier at the bus station, and they went on to marry in 1951 at St. Peter’s Church in Chetnole. The newlyweds bought and renovated their home, ‘The Nook’, and remained there for the rest of their happily married life together.

On the 2 nd June 1955, Sylvia and Doug welcomed their son, David John Frampton, into the world. Doug shared many of his passions with David, such as his love for cars, tractors and the occasional scrumpy cider. Doug was a true character with values and a work ethic that will be passed down to his family for generations to come.

Grace Frampton Kathy Cook

Kathy died recently aged 76 and we send our sincere condolences to her son Jonathan, daughter Fiona and her four grandchildren. She and her latehusband Viv lived at Poacher’s Lodge, Chetnole for many years. Lots of us will remember Viv walking their lovely dog Mackenzie until Viv sadly had a stroke and Kathy became his full time carer. She loved holidays, travel and doing tapestry and was a keen member of the Monday Ladies who Lunch club in the village. Suffering from eye problems she moved three years ago to Godalming, Surrey to be near her children but did return to the village to attend the flower show and fete.

Sing for Bella

On Thursday 28 May, it was the last Clap for Carers. Members of the Wriggle Valley Voices chose to gather safely outside Jim and Michele Aldhouse’s house, where Jim led us on guitar as we sang some of Bella’s favourite songs that she had enjoyed singing with us over the years. Fighting back the tears we remembered our lovely friend who loved to sing with her community.

Liz Tebbatt