218 September 2009 Wriggle Valley Magazine

Issue no: 218

September 2009

Bishop George, with Les Wallis at Leigh Cross (see inside story) photo by Judy Nash

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The return of Yetminster Film nights

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Leigh’s got its cross back

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Welcome back St Andrew’s School 1

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Contents News from the Villages Batcombe Chetnole Hermitage Leigh Ryme Intrinseca Yetminster Diary of Events General News Gardening News from the Churches Wriggle Valley Services Weather Watch Planning Applications Club News

Editor’s notes ‘Didn’t they do well’ – many thanks to Stan and Phillippa for producing the last magazine.

By the time this magazine comes out, Bishop George and Margaret will be back in Australia. However, the memory of the ‘re-dedication of Leigh Cross’ by Bishop George (his ‘first’ time he told me) will be remembered by all who attended the ceremony, particularly the fun and laughter when splashing water onto the ‘cross’ and anyone who happened to be near. Bishop George and Margaret made a terrific impact on those they met and John Parfitt has written a tribute to them in the Church News section of the magazine.

Although we are coming to the end of all of the summer activities, there are still many events coming up during September and October, with a welcome return of the Yetminster Film Nights. Details of the events can be found throughout the magazine.

Carol Porter

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Local Representative: T.B.C.

A necessarily short epistle this month, as the Scribe is heading off, well before the submission deadline, to seek the scorching summers we were promised a decade and a half ago.

It had been planned to start the Batcombe Vineyard, this summer, but it has now been decided that a rice paddy may better suit the current climate The Scribemobile will be heading across mainland Europe, suitably emitting the dreaded Greenhouse Gases in an attempt to induce the mythical G***** W****** that was supposed to obviate the need to go abroad for good weather!

The infrastructure of Batcombe has received a major uplift, with the appearance of a rustic arm pointing to “The Friary”, on the “village green” signpost, which was so rudely Venus de Milo-ised by vandals, almost a year ago. The council have repairs in the pending tray, we are assured.

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Local representative: Gordon Ratcliffe (872996) gojan@btinternet.com

Blackout! An 11-hour power failure was the highlight [or lowlight…] of the last days of July for the folks in Mill Lane and Church Close, when a fault in a cable below the playing field threw the village into temporary darkness. Power was restored for most of the village within a few hours.

Flashing lights in the early hours of the morning heralded the arrival of a team of trouble-shooters, followed by a mobile generator, which supplied us with electricity until the fault was fixed two days later.

On 12th July a large crowd of family and friends filled St. Peter’s for the christening of Mike and Jude Lewin’s two bouncy little boys. Bishop George officiated in his own inimitable, relaxed style.

After a delightful service everyone repaired to the Lewin homestead, The Chetnole Inn, for a superb buffet lunch and drinks on the house.

A wet afternoon failed to dampen the festive spirit of the annual Chetnole Flower Show on 1st August and the usual band of volunteers worked hard to make the best of it for a good number of visitors, with much hilarity in spite of the rain.

The village joins Chris Goodbody in mourning the death of his wife Isobel, who passed away on 4th August. Always ready for a chat and a joke, Isobel was a 5

familiar figure, as she rested on the bench by the shop before continuing her daily walk. She will be sorely missed and on behalf of her many friends in Chetnole, we offer our deepest sympathies to Chris and his family.

Fair dinkum, we’ll miss him, In church and at play, He’s a hard act to follow, At the end of the day.”

My apologies to the real poets in the Wriggle Valley!

We extend a warm welcome to Jilly and Dick Clarke, the new owners of Bowhayes, Batcombe Road, who have moved in after completing extensive renovations. We hope you will be very happy in Chetnole.

As I write, residents of Chetnole and Hamlet wait with some trepidation for 17th August, when as many as 55 juggernauts will rumble through the village every day until work on the Yetminster Road to the RWM abattoir has been completed. Dorset Highways Division’s guesstimate is that this will take two weeks approximately RWM Dorset Ltd did at least send a letter of apology to the Parish Council, and have instructed their employees and hauliers to drive with utmost caution and courtesy. Chetnole Home Watch has also informed PC Pete Moore.

Gordon Ratcliffe

On a personal note, my wife Janet wishes to thank all those kind people who sent cards and “Get Well” messages, during her recent unforeseen stay in Yeovil Hospital. Thanks also to Bishop George who unknown to Janet, attempted to visit her in ICU. Half awake one day, she thought she was dreaming of our former life Down Under when a distant voice exclaimed, in a distinctive Aussie twang “No worries cobber!” to the nurse barring his Chetnole Flower Show and Fete way.

Entries to this year’s show exceeded even last year’s high numbers with a pleasOde to The Bish: ing increase in the handicraft and chilHere is my contribution to the many dren’s classes. Numbers in the fruit and farewell messages for the Brownings, who vegetables suggested a reasonable growreturned to their home to Canberra in late ing year. The domestic class was, as usual, August: one of the biggest classes with photography close behind. The marquee looked a “Bishop George – where’s he to? picture with all the exhibits and is a tribHe’s gone back Down Under, ute to the hard work of so many people.

Swapped badgers for ‘roo.

Our band of judges, who give their services free, were complementary about the That old Bish is a real sound bloke, standard of entries. Congratulations to all In cassock or bush hat, he’s good for a joke. those who won special awards which are Singing hymns, leading prayers, listed below.

Or simply bringing good cheer, The afternoon fete was somewhat George was the man Dorset folk loved to marred by rain, the first serious rain in hear. living memory, I am told. However the 6

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stalls and sideshows went ahead, encouraged by the cheerful sound of the Wessex Highlanders Piped Band who played on and off all afternoon. I must pay tribute to the number of people who, despite the weather, attended and stayed, spending their money and allowing us to make a profit to donate to local charities. Details of all donations will be published in the October issue of the Wriggle Valley Magazine.

The committee would like to thank everyone in the village who contributed to the success of the weekend in so many different ways and I would personally like to thank the committee for all their efforts throughout the year.

Stephanie Fripp Prizewinners 1.

Residents Cup for highest points in Section A-residents John Blunn 2.

VPA Cup for the highest points in Section A -open Kevin Goodall 3.

Childrens’ Shield for highest points in Section B Molly James 4.

Cup and Token for best exhibit in Section B Molly James 5.

Chetnole Cup for highest points in Section C Gill Turner 6.

W.I. Cup for runner up in Section C Sue Kirby 7.

The Penny Dibben Award for Best Sweet Pea exhibit William Dowding 8.

Floral Art Cup for highest points in Section D Lyn Darley 9.

W.I. Domestic Cup for highest points in Section E T. Parsons 10.

Handicraft Cup for highest points in Section F Gudrun Tweedy 11.

The Jean O’Neil Cup for best

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Gentlemans Challenge Jack Morgan Ladies Challenge Celia Spearing The Horsey Cup for the best rose exhibit in Class 50 Eric Bugler The Chetnole Inn Cup for best exhibit in Section G .John Sanford The Henry Gisborne Cup for best photo in Section G Graham Blunn The Gordon Heaven Trophy for the family with most pts Blunn Family Garden Club Award for a Hanging Basket Sue Morgan

Thank you, Chetnole I would like to thank everybody in the village that took the time to answer my GCSE Geography Coursework Questionnaire when I turned up on their doorstep earlier on in the year. My coursework was completed and handed in on time and without the valuable information that many of you provided, it would not have been possible. As expected, the answers gathered just confirmed what a wonderful village Chetnole is to live in! Fingers crossed, I should have my results by the time you read this. Thank you very much once again!

Sophie Danby Upcoming event Harvest Festival Service - 9.45am 13th September at St. Peter’s Church.

This will be a Praise and Prayer service led by the Sturgess family.

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Local representative:: temporarily Ray Dickerson (01963210292)

Sheep Racing - August Bank Holiday If you are reading this on or before the 31st August, then it’s not too late to get along to a fun event in Hermitage.

Sheep Racing, One Man and his Dog, Dog Agility and Skittles, plus a Bar and Burgers, are all on offer on Hermitage Green , starting at 3:30 p.m.

So, avoid the Bank Holiday traffic - stay local and have some fun!

Ray Dickerson Farewell to Bishop George & Margaret A Songs of Praise service was held in St. Mary's Church on Sunday, 2nd August, conducted by Bishop George Browning.

The church was full for what was Bishop George's last service in Hermitage.

Afterwards we all gathered outside on the lawn of Church Farm for delicious Pimms and canapes. Thank you to everyone who kindly provided the food and to Oliver and Sally for making the Pimms.

As well as being a fund raising event, it was also a sad occasion to bid farewell to Bishop George and his wife Margaret .

We have so enjoyed Bishop George's ministry to us here in Hermitage and his encouragement, support, love and care to us all. We wish both Bishop George and Margaret a very happy retirement back in Australia with all their family. We shall miss them.

Liz Cozens

Village Hall Committee & AGM The Village Hall committee, which is responsible for organising many of the events that take place in the village throughout the year - e.g. The Summer Ball, the Hoedown, the New Year Party is looking for new recruits, as some existing members are retiring and moving home.

If you would like to be part of a team that makes things happen in the community please contact me on 01963 210292.

The Annual General Meeting of the committee will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday 1st October in the village hall, and all are welcome.

Ray Dickerson

WORLD’S BIGGEST COFFEE MORNING in aid of MACMILLAN CANCER SUPPORT at HERMITAGE & HILFIELD VILLAGE HALL Friday, 25th September 10.30am – 12noon Produce, Bring & Buy, Raffle Admission: £1 Please support this worthy cause

MERV's 60th birthday party on the 8th August, held on the village green next to our house in Jeremy's marquee, was a huge success and I think enjoyed by all.

We had music, entertainment from the local talent, and a hog roast. It all went on into the early hours. A very big thank you to all our wonderful friends and neighbours who helped me with preparations, from the mowing of the grass to the erecting and dismantling of the marquee, collecting tables and chairs, and all other Harvest Festival helpers. I could not have managed withA date for your diaries: Harvest Festi- out you. Many thanks. val Sunday, 11th October at 6.30pm.

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Local representatives: Anne & David Reason (873726) dareason@btinternet.com

Ha Ha that was August - anybody see it?

Barn Dance, Flower Show, Lunch Club, Village Fete AND a Wedding 'all gone!'

One, almost last, but special event that took place was that Bishop George rededicated our restored (painfully long time it took too!) Village Cross, in a simple but eloquent service attended by a good many of us.

And another quiet month lies ahead look elsewhere in the WVM for some, if not all, of them! I am not aware of any 'Comings or Goings' last month - but you may know better!? However it is totally appropriate to wish Mr & Mrs Aggett (alias Josie and Gavin!) a long and blessed life together. It certainly got off to a good start weather-wise!

As Anne and I will be away from 7th 12th September, if you have anything to place in the October edition of the WVM after September 6th, please would you let Philip Bryan have your contribution. His email address is philip.bryan5@btinternet.com.

Enjoy the 9th month!

David Reason

Leigh on that date. Unfortunately several others who have bicycled in the past will also be away. If there is anyone who would like to bike, walk, run or horseride for this excellent cause, please would you let us know as we have all the relevant information. Also we have been given to sell some excellent Calendars for 2010 in aid of The Dorset Historic Churches Trust featuring over 50 Dorset churches, including St Peter's, Chetnole. If you would like one, please contact me on 873726, price £4.95 (of this amount St Andrew's Leigh will keep £2.20) Anne Reason WRIGGLE VALLEY LUNCH CLUB 15th September cut-off 8th September MENU Chicken Pie, Vegetables & Potatoes Fruit Crumble & Custard (book early to avoid disappointment) Ring Connie Wallis 01935 872946 to reserve place and for membership details

Leigh’s Three Day Art Exhibition A three-day art exhibition is being held in Leigh’s village hall from Friday, 4th September until Sunday, 6th September 2009.

Leigh Village Hall Lottery Results This is Leigh’s 16th annual art 1st £25 Mrs Hannam exhibition and is being held in memory of 2nd £10 Mr L Coffin local resident artist, Jack Wilde, who died 3rd £10 Mrs N Rapkins in May, aged 96. Jack had been the driving force behind the art exhibition which Dorset Historic Churches Bike Ride started as a one off event to raise funds to This annual Bike Ride is taking place on restore the church bells. In recent years Saturday 12th September. As you might it’s helped raise funds to build the new have read in our intro we will not be in village hall, which opened in November 11

2008. Jack’s vision was for the exhibition to be a platform for local professional and amateur artists to display and sell their work.

The event kicks off with a preview with wine and light refreshments on the Friday from 7pm-9pm. Tickets will be available at the door (£3 or £5 for 2) and open to everyone. Saturday and Sunday from 10am-4pm, free admission.

Carol Porter Leigh Flower Show The first Flower Show in the new Leigh Village Hall took place on Saturday, 8th August under a blue sky with bright sunshine and was opened by Bishop George in his own inimitable style, with much laughter. Mrs Anne Reason gave a graceful vote of thanks and the Vickery children did the presentations beautifully.

Despite the wet weather preceding the event, competitors managed to find an impressive range of flowers, fruit and vegetables to add to the handicraft, cookery, art and photography. In fact the number of entries was considerably higher than for several years – nearly 500 in all and of a high standard. What was particularly pleasing was having some new children entering for the first time. As you will see from the list of cup winners, we have a nice mixture of old friends and newcomers.

The weather brought out nearly a record number of visitors and they enjoyed a wonderful tea provided by the WI, who started the show some 73 years ago and have supported the event ever since.

Many thanks to all those who helped and provided cakes. Thanks are due to the Judges who are so generous with their

time, the stewards and to all the other helpers who looked after the side shows, set up and then cleared the hall when it was all over. It will, we feel, be rather a case of ‘try and follow that’ when it comes to next year.

Leigh Flower Show 2009 Cup Winners Faulkner Challenge Cup Selwood Challenge Cup

Pat Bowsher Richard Thornberry Flower Cup Heather Baldock WI Cup Judy Tuke Mary Carrell Cup Judy Tuke Sidney Manning Challenge Cup Kevin Goodall Junior Cup – girls Tilly Vickery Runner-up – girls Isabel Vickery Junior Cup – boys Oscar Dimond Runner-up – boys Archie Vickery Gillingham Strick Cup Sandy Burton Faulkner Handicraft Cup Sarah Cranstone Alan Gray Cup F Hills Gwen Legg Memorial Cup Goodall Family Joan Gray Cup Keith Cranstone Gwen Legg Open Cookery Cup Jan Keohane Greta Bartlett Memorial Cup Duncan Moore Irene Yelling Challenge Cup Lorna Garrett Brunt Challenge Cup Michael Mor rell Gwen Gosney Cup Pat Bowsher

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Leigh Parish Council Meetings At the AGM on the 19 May, Cllr Graham Bugler was re-elected as Chairman, although he has stated that this will be his last year in office. Cllr Paul Orchard was elected as Vice Chairman.

Notes from meeting held on 21st July: Affordable Housing – Bob Aspray, WDDC Rural Development Housing Office is to restart the process of identifying the need for affordable housing within Leigh.

An approach is also being made to the owners of six open spaces which have been identified as possible locations; one owner has already indicated an interest in the project.

Roads & Hedges – hedges have been trimmed along Back Drove.

WDDC Planning office confirmed additional trees could be planted around the village hall. Therefore, Chetnole & Leigh’s Garden Club donation of £40 may be used for additional trees rather than ground cover planting.

Play Park – Discussion to take place between Village Hall Committee and Les Wallis regarding the possibility of moving the play park to the village hall grounds.

Planning & Highways – Two areas of land at Three Gates are currently in breach of planning regulations. Entrances at Brookside and Park House Farm require bunds to prevent gravel spilling onto the road. It will cost £357 to add the village hall onto the way finding ‘finger’ post.

Leigh Cross – work has now been completed. The cost of insuring the Cross is being investigated. Bishop George has been asked to rededicate the Cross.

Droves & Footpaths – It seems that DCC are determined to ‘stone’ the Longbridge Drove although they have been

asked to postpone this until further evidence has been supplied to confirm that it should never have been designated a BOAT (bye-way for all traffic). The hedge running parallel with the public footpath from the village hall out onto the Chetnole Road needs to be tapered to improve vision along the road. Rookery Farm’s public footpath needs to be increased to 1.3metres.

Cllr Orchard to investigate the history of the ‘castle fort’ at Three Gates so that it can be rescheduled as an ancient monument.

Best Community Village – results will be received in September.

Village Hall – Mr Robert Edwards, Chairman of the village hall committee, gave an update on the hall since its opening in November 2008. There is still a challenge to continue with fund raising to repay personal loans by 2013. Regular activities bring in an income of £12K pa with outgoings costing £6K pa. Initiatives are being carried out, such as reviewing the current scale of charges, trialling new activities and staging more high value events, as well as looking at how the hall is marketed and to whom.

A suitable site is being sought in the village for a clothing bank to help raise funds on behalf of the Air Ambulance.

The speed of Broadband in the village is proving to be an issue for many residents. Cllr Tom Withycombe has undertaken to collate download and upload speed data in order to present a collective protest to BT. The next meeting will be held on 15th September at 7.30pm in the village hall.

Carol Porter

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News from the Old Vicarage July and August were busy months at the Old Vicarage, with trips to the seaside, a tea party at Church Farm, Ryme Intrinseca by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Batten, and a return visit of the birds of prey.

Great excitement was caused when the marquee for Josie’s wedding was put up and the day went off perfectly with glorious sunshine!

We have a packed schedule for September. On Thursday 10th we are having a display of wedding dresses through the ages, modeled by some of the staff, and a war-time themed tea party on the 17th.

Vaughan Davies, a traveling musician, is joining us on the 24th and we have a trip out on the 30th, plus of course the regular monthly events.

We are looking forward to welcoming back the Explorer scouts from their trip to Uganda, and seeing the presentation that they have promised us!

Jan Millward

of £1,832.70 which is £466.15 up on last year. This nearly rendered me speechless, which as many will know is well nigh impossible!!! The new village hall proved to be a wonderful venue and certainly helped bring people in. Mark Hix kindly said a few words, signed his books and talked to the stallholders, and is coming back next year to do a cookery demonstration.

There were about 30 Classic Cars lined up, which were a wonderful variety of ages and makes, and that includes the drivers!!

Thank you to all who helped with car parking, and other duties – it was much appreciated. Also a big thank you to everyone who supported me.

Next year will be the 5th so for anyone planning an event in 2010, the Food Fair will be on Saturday 17th July!! £1,600 will go to the New Village Hall Fund, and £232.70 to St Andrew’s Church Fabric Fund, Leigh Elizabeth Turnbull

THE YETTIES ARE COMING TO LEIGH An evening of Thomas Hardy - music and verse 23rd October 7.30pm for 8pm Leigh Village Hall - Bar available Tickets £6 from Leigh Stores and Fiona Parks 01935-873603 or email fionaparks@talktalk.net Proceeds to Leigh Village Hall

Leigh’s 4th Food Fair and Classic Car Display This Annual event was a huge success, despite the rather inclement weather.

The stallholders and buyers went home happy, enthusiastic, and looking forward to next year!! There were a few new stalls, which seemed to go down well with the punters, and the Fair made a grand total

At last – Leigh has its Cross back Leigh Village feels ‘whole’ again now its Cross has been restored back to its former glory (especially once the new mortar has weathered a bit). To celebrate the occasion, Bishop George was asked to ‘rededicate’ the Cross. On 14th August a crowd of villagers attended the ceremony which was carried out with great fun and laughter – including a lot of water being sloshed about. Graham Bugler gave a summary of the Archeological Study which had been carried out by Kirsty Rodwell BA FSA and Wessex Archeology, prior to the repairs being carried out. This uncovered some interesting facts and con16

firmed that the Cross is listed a Grade II and Scheduled Ancient Monument and has occupied its present position since at least the 1860s. Les Wallis told of his mem- "Moviola at Leigh Village Hall ories as a child, sitting with his mates, Film ‘LAST CHANCE HARVEY’ - a moving, with their backs to the Cross, collecting witty comedy drama, with Emma Thompcar numbers, which then amounted to son and Dustin Hoffman - 10th November one an hour, if lucky. He also remem- 7.30pm doors open 7pm. bered mum’s standing by the Cross, gossiping whilst waiting for their children to Tickets, £5 available from Leigh Stores come out of school and it being a place and Fiona Parks 01935-873603 or email where most journeys started and finished fionaparks@talktalk.net" This is the first trial of ‘Moviola’ films at – much as they do now.

Leigh and we need to gauge your interest The full report can be seen on to see if it’s viable. www.leighvillage.org.co.uk Fiona Parks Carol Porter Screen Bites Leigh Village Hall – Saturday 10th October – 7pm Here is an innovative idea that is coming to Leigh Village Hall. Screen Bites is showing a fascinating film called ‘What’s Cooking’ directed by Gurinda Chadha, who directed ‘Bend it Like Beckham’. Your ticket includes the opportunity to taste a cocktail of local producers who include Longburton Farm Shop, Olives Et Al, Honeybuns and Fudges.

Local Representative: Gilly Wilson (872982)

The Dorset Historic Churches Annual Sponsored Cycle etc Ride SATURDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 10am – 6pm Previous support from Ryme residents has not always been strong, so perhaps more of us this year could cycle, walk or horse-ride to Dorset's beautiful churchTickets £7. Bookings open 2nd September es and raise money for their upkeep. Why on 01963 32525, or any queries to Eliza- not make it a family fun(d) raising experibeth Turnbull on 01935 873846 or ence?

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Collection Point: Jolin Gallery, Old Boyles School, Yetminster

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council Summary of Meeting, 22nd July 2009 The meeting was attended by six councillors, seven members of the public, including four from Bradford Abbas and two from West Coker; DCllr Lawrence and CCllr Bevan.

The new County Councillor, Mr Bevan introduced himself and said that he was on the Roads and Byways Committee at the County Council.

Lengthsman Scheme Cllr Neale, Vice Chairman of West Coker PC, briefed on the lengthsman scheme they run in the Cokers and adjoining parishes. It started in 2002 with support from both County and District Council. It has been judged a great success but does need financial support from the larger Councils. Dorset CC have said they have some money available for such a scheme. The Parish Council will continue to investigate whether a lengthsman would be appropriate for the Parish and neighbouring Parishes.

Road Narrowing Mr Foy from Dorset CC Highways briefed on the revision of the Thornford Road narrowing scheme required as a result of investigating the cost of moving a BT inspection ‘hole’ which would have been necessary with the original scheme. The new scheme will have the new pavement on the west side of the road but no other significant changes.

The scheme is planned for late August/September.Mr Foy also agreed to investigate a ‘footpath’ shown by white lines from Chapel Lane To Station Triangle.

Planning There were no contentious planning issues.

Speeding As a result of speeding and a number of incidents at the Ryme/Thornford Road junction the Council has asked that the Highways Authority urgently consider improvements to the junction. CCllr Bevan agreed to look into the matter Yetminster Film Nights This Autumn we will be back in St. Andrew’s Hall with some new chairs! The dates and films are as follows: Thursday 17th September “Australia” 12A - Starring Nicole Kidman this is a good old-fashioned romantic adventure.

Definitely a film best seen on a screen rather than TV. Thursday 15th October “The Young Victoria” PG – Julian Fellowes writes the early life, rise to the throne and falling in love of Queen Victoria. Cast led by Emily Blunt and Rupert Friend with Miranda Richardson and Jim Broadbent.

Thursday 19th November “A Bunch of Amateurs” 12A – An ageing Hollywood stunt star is engaged by his rogue agent to star in a UK production of King Lear. The problem is that it is an amateur production. A lovely, warm village hall comedy not unlike an Ealing-style comedy. Derek Jacobi and Imelda Staunton lead a great British Cast with Burt Reynolds as the Yankee star!

Tickets will again be £5 to include a choc ice and will be on sale at Oak House Stores two weeks before each showing.

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enough wine and choc ices be brought to the Hall. Doors will open at 7pm (not before as Moviola need the time to set up) and films begin at 7.30pm. Look forward to seeing you there.

Sue Eadon

YETMINSTER FAIR ASSOCIATION 50 Club July Draw 1st Prize £50 No. 19 Mr C. Goldsworthy 2nd Prize £30 No. 14 Mr A Bresnan 3rd Prize £20 No. 2

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News from Ann at Manor Farmhouse, Sherborne Art Club Summer Exhibition Yetminster I am home again and on the mend 2009 Ian Pennycook, Chairman, Sheborne but I am on oxygen 24hrs a day! So alArt Club wrote… though incapacitated I can sit in the corThe ‘Viewers’ Choice’ generated 785 ner and as Jack says "Give Orders!". votes – the highest number so far and the We are very thrilled that our grand-daugh£250 prize was won by Di Grattan-Cooper ter Laura and her partner Tom Foster from Yetminster, for her delightful acrylic would like to join us in the business, so we “Corrie Nan Arr”.

As Di had already the will still be doing Sunday Lunches and £100 prize ‘Chairman’s Choice’ for her Private Parties by appointment. Of course lively oil “Loch Kishorn to Skye” she was with Christmas coming up we hope that quite thrilled.

The two £50 awards for you will think of us for your celebrations. runners-up to the Chairman’s Choice For all enquires please phone 01935 went to Susan Lee for her exciting pastel 872247.

Ann Partridge “Dorset Steam Fair” and to Frances Hatch for her acrylic abstract ‘Autumn Light behind Headland’.

Parish walks Bee Grant-Peterkin Saturday, 12th September: all day walk, 6-7 miles to support Dorset Historic Churches "Ride or Stride". Meet 10.30 a.m. at the Picnic Car Park, Maiden Newton (near the school). Bring lunch.

Please check all notices (e.g. at Higher Farm and Oak House Stores) in case of additions or changes.

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Regular Meetings Mon - Fri Wriggle Valley Pre Sch (in term) Every Mon Leigh Short Mat Bowls Weekday Prayers 1st Y'minster Guides (in term) Y'minster Table Tennis Club Y'minster Bell Ringers Every Tues Topsy Turvy Toddlers (in term) Beavers Scouts Scouts Every Wed

Every Thurs

Every Fri Every Sat

8.30-3pm

St Andrews School

2pm 6pm 6.45-8.30pm 7.30-10pm 7.30pm 9.45-11.45 5.45-6.45 7-8.30pm Winter 7-9pm Summer

Leigh Village Hall St Andrews Church Trim Rm Church Hall Scout hut Y'minster St Andrews Church St Andrews School Scout hut Y'minster Scout hut Y'minster Scout hut Y'minster

Chetnole Art Group 10-1pm Dollywood Dance Class (Sept-May) 2pm

Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew's Hall, Y'minster

Drop In Coffee morning Y'minster Short Mat Bowls

10-12pm 7-10pm

Chetnole Village Hall St Andrew's Hall Y'minster

Line Dancing Wednesday Club (in term) Leigh Brownies (in term) Y'minster Cubs (in term) Chetnole Chuckers Boules (May Oct) Yoga Class

2.30-4.30pm 3.15pm 5.30pm 6.45-8.15pm 5pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrews School Leigh Village Hall Scout hut Y'minster Chetnole Playing Field

Yoga Class Y'minster Short Mat Bowls

7.15-9.15pm 7-10pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew's Hall, Y'minster

Leigh Short Mat Bowls Y'minster Short Mat Bowls

7pm 2-5pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew's Hall, Y'minster

Thursday Club Bridge Club Table Tennis Scouts Irish Dancers

6.45-8.15pm 7-10pm 9.30-12.30 7.15-9.15pm 10.15am

Scout hut Y'minster Daisy House Ryme Leigh Village Hall Scout hut Y'minster Church Hall Y'minster

10.30-11.30am Leigh Village Hall

Every Sun Alt Thurs 1st Mon 1st Tues

2nd Tues

3rd Tues Alt Months Last Tues 1st Wed 2nd Wed 2nd & 4th Wed 3rd Wed

Wed Fortnightly

Chetnole Chuckers Boules (Apr Oct) Hermitage and Hillfield YFC Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club Hospice Lunch (winter only) Leigh Discussion Group Hermitage and Hillfield WI Tuesday Club (senior citizens) Y'ster and Ryme Garden Club Senior Winter Lunch Outings WV Womens group Wriggle Valley Lunch Club Leigh Parish Council Leigh WI Y'minster Senior Citizens Coffee Beans Coffee Morning Y'minster Historical Society Police Support Unit High Stoy Bible Study

7.30pm 12.30pm

2.30pm 7.30pm 8pm 12.15pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 3.00pm 10.00-12pm 2.30pm 2.00-3.00pm 7.30pm

Chetnole Playing Field Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall Manor Farm House Y'ster Leigh Village Hall Hermitage Village Hall Leigh Village Hall As Advertised Sue Footner 873610 See Monthly Calendar Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Meadens Church Hall Y'minster Church Hall Y'minster The Cross Leigh Venue contact 872342

District Council Ward Surgery

11.00-12.00pm Jolin Gallery Y'minster

Police Community Support Sturminster Mobile Library

11.15am

By church Y'minster Church Lane Hermitage

Whist Drive Friary Shop

11.50am 12.15pm 2.00pm 11.40am 12.20pm 12.40pm 8.00pm 2.30-4.30pm

Shearstones Y'minster Church Y'minster Stonyacres Y'minster Carpenters Arms Leigh Church Chetnole Lamb's Plot Chetnole Chetnole Village Hall Friary Hilfield

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

8.00pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU Y'minster Fair Assoc YPFSC Wastepaper Coll YPFSC Wastepaper Coll

7.30pm 8.00pm 12 noon 12 noon

Church Hall Y'minster White Hart Playing fields Y'minster Playing fields Y'minster

Bridport Mobile Library

Wed/Thurs Fri/Sat 2nd Thurs Alt Mnth 3rd Thurs Last Thurs 2nd Sat 3rd Sat

3pm

September Tue 1st Wed 2nd Sat 5th 4th-6th Mon 7th Tue 8th Tue 8th Wed 9th Fri 11th Sat 12th Sun 13th Sun 13th Tue 15th Tue 15th Tue15th Thu 17th Thu 17th Sat 19th Wed 23rd Fri 25th

Hermitage WI Open meeting Coffee Beans Coffee Morning Master Class pre-booked only Leigh's 16th Annual Art Exh'tion C/L Garden Club talk Tuesday Club - Bonny Sartin Yet/Ryme GACS outing Yet History Society AGM & Talk Backwater music of 70s-90s Yetminster Parish Walk Harvest Festival Taize Service Wriggle Valley Lunch Club Leigh Parish Council Wriggle Valley Women's Group Pamper morning Yetminster Film Night Stigmata Festival Yet/Ryme Parish Council mtg World's biggest coffee morning

7.30pm 10-12pm 10am-12pm 10am-4pm 7.30pm 2.30pm 2.30pm 8.30pm -12 10.30am 9.45am 5.45pm 12.30 - 2pm 7.30pm 7.30pm 11am-1pm 7pm 12-5.30pm 7.30pm 10.30am-12

Hermitage Village Hall St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Knoll Gardens, Haskins G Ctre St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Yetminster Sports Club Maiden Newton St Peter's Church, Chetnole Friary, Hilfield Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Gable Court, Yetminster Jolin Gallery St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Friary, Hilfield St Andrew's School, Yetminster Hermitage Village Hall

October Thu 1st Sun 4th Sat 10th Sun 11th Tue 13th Tue 13th Thu 15th Sat 17th Fri 23rd Sat 24th

AGM Village Hall Committee Conservation Action Day Screen bites Harvest Festival Antiques' Evening of fun Yet/Ryme GACS Talk Yetminster Film Night Breadmaking Yetties Mother Julian Mother God

7.30pm 10-4pm 7pm 6.30pm 7pm 7.30pm 7pm 10-4.30pm 7.30pm 8pm

Hermitage Village Hall Alners Gorse Leigh Village Hall St Mary's, Hermitage Leigh Village Hall St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Friary, Hilfield Leigh Village Hall Friary, Hilfield

November Sun 1st Tues 10th Wed 11th Thu 19th

Conservation Action Day Moviola Conservation Action Day Yetminster Film Night

10-4pm 7pm 10-4pm 7pm

Lankham Bottom Reserve Leigh Village Hall Lankham Bottom Reserve St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

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Before, after school and holiday care for 5-11 year olds.

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August – A gardener’s perspective!

In my last notes I mentioned the fine summer so far and the ‘then’ wet spell.

This obviously went on and on and became a normal wet July, gone were the dreams of a ‘Barbeque summer ‘. However in the Gardens at Minterne we had a productive month with much pruning and weeding, together with clearing the streams and waterways. If you are going to get wet go the whole hog!

Walking around the garden I still see vast amounts of work that I would like to get on with, yet realise that the task at hand will take a while. Patience, luckily, is a grace all gardeners need to have in some form. This said I find the gardens as tranquil as ever with lots of hidden corners to explore. Our mature tree collection has come into its own of late and specimens like Pterocarya fraxinifolia (Caucasian Wingnut) have really impressed our visitors. I am particularly fond of our Swamp cypress (Taxodium distichum) and its very similar Dawn Redwood (Metasequoia glytostroboides) and look forward to their dashing autumnal displays. It is worth a walk around to see our collection in leaf.

Our Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ which flowers late July and into August is stunning at present and its heavy scent fills vast areas around the garden at times.

Our very own ‘Polar Sun’ a hybrid of this carried out by Lord Digby in 1939 also flowers at this time with Pink flowers. It is great to have such plants under my care and fuels my passion each day. Our Olearias and Hydrangeas have taken their position at centre stage of late, particularly

Hydrangea aspera ‘sargentiana’ with its tropical appearance.

We are currently working on our new web site which is well worth a look; we will update news on the gardens and estate on here regularly and much more including a ‘Friends’ section which will hopefully come into its own shortly. Do come over for a summer walk as I am sure you will enjoy the gardens.

Regards Iain

Ladies Pamper morning At Jolin Gallery On Thursday, 17th September -11am to 1pm, beauty consultant, Lorraine Memory, will demonstrate totally natural beauty products from Virgin Vie. There will be free mini– facial, makeover & hand massage or donation to Air Ambulance. Look forward to seeing you for further information contact Linda on 873044

ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH, BEER HACKETT A Table Top Sale and Coffee Morning Including a Raffle To be held at Thornford Village Hall 26th September 2009 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon. £5 to book a table.

Please ring 01935 872780 or 01935 872320 for more details.

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Yetminster Health Centre Flu Immunisation Clinics We will be holding clinics for patients registered with this practice at the following venues and times DATE

DAY

TIME

VENUE

29th September

Tuesday

7th October

Wednesday

9-12 and 2-5.30

Yetminster Church Hall

13th October

Tuesday

10 am to midday

Halstock Village Hall

20th October

Tuesday

2 – 4 pm

Evershot Surgery

9 – 12 and 2 – 5.30 Yetminster Church Hall

It is advised that all patients over the age of 65 years and those who are at risk through COPD, MS, stroke, diabetes etc should receive this vaccine.

Please phone reception on 01935 872530 to book your appointment slot Please note that we are holding a clinic on the first Wednesday in October when it would usually be a “Coffee Bean Coffee Morning”. They are again very kindly providing the refreshment service at our two clinics in the Church Hall.

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“Fourwinds” Bed & Breakfast Chetnole, Dorset DT9 6PE Telephone 01935 872736 Enjoy a relaxing and truly comfortable stay in the delightful village of Chetnole.

All rooms are ensuite, have LCD TV, tea and coffee facilities and breath taking panoramic views of the Dorset hills.

For further information please visit our website on www.fourwindschetnole.com.

Steve Jones CARPENTRY & JOINERY

Doors, windows, wardrobes, stairs, bookshelves, roofing, fitted kitchens etc.

For Free Estimates ring: Home: (01935) 872950 Workshop: (01935) 83565

Home James Domestic Housekeeping Service Regular Housekeeping One-off Cleans Indoor Window Cleaning Ironing

Free QuoteNo Obligation Nicola Smith, Brambles, Brister End, Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 6NH 01935 872199

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Topsy Turvy Toddlers 2008/9 Hi there, we haven’t had a mention in a little while so we just thought we would drop a note into the magazine to remind all you mums out there that we are here!! The Toddlers meet every Tuesday during school term time at St Andrews School Yetminster from 9.45 – 11.45 am. We meet in the Main Hall so we have plenty of space for wearing out our little ones. We welcome Babies from birth to pre-school age (and their Mums are welcome too!) and we would just love to see you there.

We are a very friendly group and we like to include everyone, so if you would like a break from the house, or just a coffee and a chat while your little one plays and wreaks general havoc somewhere other than your living room, then please come along!

Over the summer we have had a very successful program of events which has

included picnics, soft play and a visit to the Sea Life Centre in Weymouth.

For the new year we have lots of ideas and things planned including messy play, painting, baking and some very special visits from a local music maestro to play songs and nursery rhymes to boogie too!! We would of course welcome any input you might like to put to the group; activity suggestions, any old toys that are cluttering up the place and also just the pleasure of your company!

So it all starts up again on the 15th September and we look forward to seeing you there! Take Care until then.

If you would like to contact the group before then please send an email to topsyturvytoddlers@live.co.uk or call me on 01460 279621, Nicky on 01935 83250 or Jodie on 01935 872861 Phillippa Ince – Isabelles Mum (11 months)

THE QUIET GARDEN AT BEMBURY FARM, THORNFORD Wednesday, 9th September 2009 10.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.

Come to a Quiet Garden Day led by The Reverend Canon Michael Wilson

Please bring your own picnic lunch.

Tea, coffee & soft drinks will be provided

Louisa Bower and Charlie Attwood Enjoying a ride at Toddlers

TO BOOK A PLACE, or for more information, please contact:

Dodie & John Garnier on 01935 873551

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Events on our local Butterfly Reserves October 2009 Sunday October 4th 10am - 4pm CONSERVATION ACTION DAY AT ALNERS GORSE Carrying on with the woodland work.

There will be a bonfire with soup and baked potatoes for lunch. Do join us if you can!

Sunday November 1st 10am – 4pm CONSERVATION ACTION DAY AT LANKHAM BOTTOM RESERVE, continuing the task of gorse and thorn scrub clearance on this important downland reserve.

Wednesday November 11th 10am – 4pm CONSERVATION ACTION DAY AT LANKHAM BOTTOM RESERVE – if anyone is able to join us to support the BTCV group working on the reserve today, they will be very welcome!

Access to the reserves Alners Gorse The reserve entrance is on the road from Hazelbury Bryan to Kings

Stag beside the Hazelbury Bryan village sign and 30mph sign. Park on the road verge well away from the bend or in the small carpark just inside the entrance.

Map reference: ST 736100.

Lankham Bottom The reserve entrance is off the minor road from Cattistock to the A37 about ½ mile from the A37. Park inside the metal gate and walk down the track to explore.

Map Reference ST 606004.

For further information please contact Nigel Spring on 01963.23559 or 07981.776767, or email nigelspring@yahoo.co.uk .

Look at Butterfly Conservation’s website www.butterfly-conservation.org and the Dorset Branch website www.dorsetbutterflies.com to find out more about our reserves.

Yeo Valley Quilters, led by Shirley Madgwick, Chetnole, presented a friendship quilt to Margaret Browning, wife of Bishop George, to remind her of the happy Tuesday mornings spent with the group during her stay in Dorset.

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Mobile 0781 646 7975

Home cooked buffets using our free range meat and home grown vegetables FROM OUR FIELD TO YOUR FORK. Weddings, Birthdays & Christening buffets Dinner parties prepared for you to cook Celebration platters, office lunches, cream cake platters PLEASE RING FOR SAMPLE MENU AND PRICE LIST. OAKLEIGH FARM, COLES LANE, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE. DORSET.DT9 6LP

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Energy Performance Certificates For competitive rates call

Georgina Lane (Domestic Energy Assessor)

Smart EPC’s of Yetminster 01935 873527 or 07890 281551

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Welcome back Another year in the life of St Andrew’s is just about to start and we hope that everyone has had a super fulfilling and relaxing summer. We welcome all our new little ones into our Reception or Acorn Class as they now to be known. As part of our commitment to our environment and becoming more eco-friendly we have decided to embrace all things natural and call our classes after native trees; Class 2 are Hazel Class, 3 Chestnut Class, 4 Ash, 5 Oak and 6 will become Willow and of course Reception will be Acorns – “from little acorns big trees grow” and all that.

Also, as part of our Eco Day, which took place in June, we spent sometime tending to our conservation area, making it more mini-beast, and especially frog, friendly.

Have a look at our photos on our website. We also spent some time doing Eco activities even switched all our power off so that we could do our bit in nurturing our planet.

We have two new members of Staff to welcome to our super school; Stacey Coysh will be taking over the reins of Willow Class (Year 6). Stacey has moved to Dorset from Devon and is an experienced teacher with a penchant for poetry. Terry Higson-Guy is a newly qualified teacher and will be Chestnut class teacher and brings with him an enthusiasm for P.E and Maths.

To help us on our way to not wasting paper we have produced a digital brochure for our school which will tell all new prospective parents what a wonderful school we are, as it gives a flavour, both audibly and visually (a bit “Harry Potterish” with moving pictures), of all we have to offer. Have a look for yourselves, especially if you are new to the area, and give Sandra a call in the office (01935) 872430 if you want to come and see us.

Check up on this and other stories by looking at our website http://www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk/ .

Use the contact us link to let us know what you think of the site!

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September "By all these lovely tokens September days are here, With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer."

Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885 · This is the perfect time to divide your favorite herbaceous perennials ·

Pick your autumn raspberries – and keep picking them to promote new growth

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Start to sow the seed collected from perennials and hardy annuals

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Dig up remaining potatoes before the slugs get them

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Net ponds before the leaves start falling

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Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in the autumn

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Cover leafy vegetable crops (esp. cabbages and cauliflowers) with bird-proof netting

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Plant your spring flowering bulbs

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Spike your lawn with a fork and brush in a little sand and compost. It will thank you!

New Arrivals?

Lots of cuttings are taken at this time of year. Friends swap them. Some have even been known to find their way out of public gardens blushing all the while! Regardless – they need rapid attention so have a box, bucket or tray of prepared cutting compost ready in the greenhouse or shed. One part sharp sand, one part horticultural grit and two parts of normal multipurpose compost is perfect; it should provide the necessary drainage which promotes root growth. Once growing away, the new plant can be potted on into a richer compost.

Late and early veg!

It is not too late for home grown vegetables. In early September lettuce and salad leaves, Chinese cabbages, endive and winter spinach can still be thinly sown directly outside. And towards the end of the month plant out winter onion sets – try Japanese Senshyu and/or Radar Yellow. They’re pretty tough but if you’re concerned, start them off in modules then transplant out once the roots are showing through the bottom.

Tom Withycombe With thanks to RHS, Steve Brookes and Dobies Seeds

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Jolin Gallery An exciting place to shop for all Dorset & Somerset Art and Crafts Framing and Exhibition Space.

Tea Room - refreshments and light lunches Open 10am to 5.30pm Mon to Sat Tel Linda or John 01935 873044 Boyes School, High

Yoga Classes

Charlton Down ~ Leigh ~ Stratton Fordington ~ Weymouth For details call Angela Craster on

Angela is accredited by The British Wheel of Yoga

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Yeovil Mon-Fri 8.30am - 6.30pm Saturday 9.00am - 11am

Yetminster

For Friendly Advice Call 01963 210180 (Now based in Hermitage)

Mon-Fri 9.00am - 4.30pm Wed evening 6.00pm - 8pm Saturday 11.30am - 12.30pm

Suppliers of Roof Coverings for the Wriggle Valley and beyond!

Slates & Tiles (new and old), Ridges, Felt & Batten, Lead, Chimney Pots, Insulation, Cedar Shingles and Stable/Shed Roof Sheets, or just feel free to call for Roofing Advice.

Roofi ng Gear Limited

Unit 6, Yeobridge Trade Park,Flushing Meadow, Sherborne Road, Yeovil, Somerset BA21 5DL 01935 700425 or 07843 260274

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Dear Friends Over the past month, two events have exercised my mind and thoughts.

The first is the very warm sense of gratitude and thanks for Bishop George’s ministry in the Wriggle Valley over the past sixteen months. It was a delight and a pleasure to have George and Margaret with us for a relatively short period of time. They have now returned to their family in Australia, without I hope, that little urn of ashes! Looking back over the past year it seemed as if they had been members of our community for many years. Above all, George adopted a “Yes” culture in all that he said and did. For me, and I trust for you, I found this attitude so refreshing and a great encouragement for the future.

The Church Wardens are now busily engaged in seeking a new Priest, and our thoughts and prayers are with them as they set about this very formidable task.

It is essential that we now build on the firm foundations of parish life which George and Margaret set in place, and I know that all the Parochial Church Councils are committed to this endeavour.

The second event that focussed my mind and I suspect yours, was the passing to eternal rest of Harry Patch. A West Countryman through and through, his death marked the end of an era. Harry’s was the last voice with direct experience of combat in the trenches. The awful slaughter of Passchendale will now be told second hand as pages in a history book.

In his sermon at Harry’s funeral service in Wells Cathedral, the Dean of Wells,

reminded us of the costly love shown by Jesus on the cross, a love and a peace that reaches out beyond friendship groups, to embrace those who had once been our enemies. St Paul describes that peace as a new creation. He writes “Everything old has passed away; see everything has become new”. Harry in his final years proclaimed the new creation in a very special way. At the Menin Gate, he stretched out his hand to Charles Kuentz a German soldier who had also served in the trenches.

He talked of the waste of war, he urged that disputes between nations be settled by discussion and compromise, his thoughts, both written and spoken, had an authenticity born of bitter experience.

Harry was no saint to be fixed in a stained glass window. He believed that the world could be repaired, hence his request that a serving German soldier of today should be included in the part of servicemen who took his coffin to its final resting place. His example calls on each of us to continue to strive for a new creation, a creation in which the peace and forgiveness that we glimpse in Christ and his teaching, will become present in human lives, and when enmities, old and new will be overcome.

As one 17 year old sixth former standing on the Cathedral Green at Wells put it so eloquently, “We all have a duty to ensure that Harry’s thoughts continue to dominate our lives and actions” May Harry rest in peace and rise in glory.

John Parfitt Prebendary Emeritus, Wells Cathedral

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SPEARBUILD Telephone: 01935 863205 Mobile: 07854 082299 Email: spearbuild@fsmail.net

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Prompt, reliable service All work considered General building Extensions Patios Concreting Plastering — ceilings and walls Natural stone walling

Call Stephen on 01935 863205

SHERBORNE’S NEW CAB COMPANY

PESTFORCE And The Dorset MOLE CATCHER Complete pest control Moles, rats, mice, wasps Ants, fleas, rabbits, birds www.pestforce-dorset.co.uk Tel: 01963 362292 Mob: 07854 395112

Luxurious 4 Star B & B in a charming Dorset village. 3 rooms (2 king and 1 twin); all ensuite; flat screen televisions.

Real ales; great homemade food (recently gained Michelin Recognition); log fi res; garden (with pub ducks); Snug Bar with couches; board games; relaxation . . .

The Chetnole Inn Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6NU Telephone: 01935 872337 Website: www.thechetnoleinn.co.uk E-mail:

Awarded “The Best Freehouse in the UK 2008” by the Great British Pub Awards Michelin

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19 High West Street Dorchester DT1 1UW

Available to teach not only English but also fun sessions ‘Survival Italian’.

One-to-onetuition or in small groups for adults.

Ring for more information 01935873955 Email: sdona@btinternet.com

* Friendly staff – and a showroom filled with choice curtain and dress fabric * FREE home measure service * FREE no obligation quotations * Professional making and fitting service * Selected made-to-measure curtains in 7 - 10 working days!

Steve Bane Fabrics also have a new Trade Counter, on Lynx West Trading Estate, Yeovil BA20 2HP

Digger Hire also Mini Digger

Natural Spiritual Healing Holistic treatment for both body and mind – bringing good health, balance and relief from stress.

Tractor and Trailer Paddock Topping / Hedge Cutting Telephone 01935 700057 or 07766 251202

Please ring Susan Arrow on: 01935 872125 or 07966 940782

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When I in awesome Wonder Many of you will be familiar with the hymn "How great Thou art" and the words from the first line "O Lord my God! when I in awesome wonder consider all the works Thy hand hath made". These words echoed through my mind as I recently took a wonderful holiday in Austria.

From the top of every mountain there were so many more in view, in fact it was impossible to count them. Being summer, the sound of cowbells was not far away.

The sun was out and in the late morning and afternoon the temperatures were in the 30's for three days. The scene was truly awesome and breathtaking. Then a walk down the Kundl Gorge, with sheer rock faces shooting up 100's of feet. Different rocks representing between 300 and 400 million years of creation, with the river running through was a different kind of awesome wonder. Nature is truly aweinspiring when we take time to look around at the beauty even on our doorsteps. We too can join with the words of Psalm 98 v8 - Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy. As we celebrate our harvest festivals during this month or in October, we are mindful that the earth has brought forth a harvest and it is in awesome wonder we celebrate the gifts we have been given. It is a time of reflection, a time to say thank you to all within our agricultural community and our gardeners for the work they have done in helping nature to be fruitful.

What will you see today that will make you stop, even for a few moments, and lift your spirit as you are aware of the grandeur of the world around?

Linda Barriball (Rev) Yetminster Methodist Church

New Minister for Yetminster This month we are pleased to welcome Rev’d Sooncheol CHOI, our new minister. Rev’d Choi is based at the Sherborne Cheap Street Church and will have pastoral charge of both Sherborne and Yetminster churches.

Choi is married to Sarah and they have a daughter, Rin (25) and a son, James (15). After University, Choi worked as a

Fashion Director in South Korea and travelled regularly to Europe and America. In 1991 Choi became a Christian, attending the large church where Sarah and Rin already worshipped. Choi became unhappy with his work in the fashion industry and felt a call from God to seek a different lifestyle. On a business trip to London, Choi and Sarah met with a South Korean friend who was studying theology in the UK. Choi experienced a further call to serve the Lord, and decided to come to England to study theology. The family sold their home and settled in Bristol where Choi studied at Wesley College, becoming a Local Preacher before candidating for the ministry. After serving 3 years in West Lancashire, Choi came to Sherborne Cheap Street Church in 2008.

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We look forward to Rev’d Choi’s min- 24th October Mother Julian Mother God istry, and also warmly welcome his family – a dramatic presentation of the words of to share in our church life here in Yetmin- Dame Julian of Norwich by Polly March in ster and the neighbouring villages. the Chapel of St Francis, The Friary, HilJohn Nile field 8pm Tickets available in advance or on the door £5.00 Tel 01300 341741 email Forthcoming Events at the Friary hilfieldproject@franciscans.org.uk 13th September Taize Service at the Friary 5.45pm pre-service music practice for musicians and singers who wish to learn the From the Registers: parts Marriages :6.30pm Service followed by refreshments. Hermitage Sarah Jane Hannan to All Welcome Anthony Wayne Yetminster Natalie Hurford to 19th September Stigmata Festival Adam Beauford The Franciscan Community at Hilfield in- Leigh Josie Sinnott to vite you to celebrate with them the stigGavin Aggett mata (the marks of Christ’s passion) given Baptisms :to St Francis on the 17th September 1224 Chetnole Jack and Liam Lewin 12.00 Sung Eucharist of St Francis Mia Scarlett Danby.

Please bring a picnic lunch, tea and coffee Yetminster Macy and Poppy Taylor provided Maisey Eileen Jones.

2.00pm Talk given by The Very Revd VicErin Lucy Murray tor Stock, Dean of Guildford Imogen Elizabeth Ann Gibbs, 4.00pm Afternoon Tea and Cakes Daniel Stewart Gibbs, 5.30pm Evening Prayer Jodie Blackmore Groups and individuals most welcome Mercedeez Michelle May please ring 01300 341345 to let us know if Baker you are coming or email Cher Stringer hilfieldproject@franciscans.org.uk Mathew Baker Emma Payne 17th October Breadmaking with Sarah Nick Baker Stancliffe Funerals:and Judith Squarey 10-4.30 Batcombe Phyllis Billyeald Come and make bread with the author of the Christian Aid Book of Bread.

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Wriggle Valley Benefice Rector: to be advised Rector’s Office: St Andrew’s Hall, Church Street, Yetminster Tel: 01935 872600 (24 hour message service) Email: office@wrigglevalleybenefice.com Note: The Rector’s usual day off is Friday Sarum Readers: Chole Sadler 01935 872794 John Strover 01935 872437 Yetminster Methodist Church Minister: Rev Linda Barriball, 34 Poplar Drive, Yeovil, BA21 3UL Tel: 01935 423266 Stewards: Mr & Mrs J Nile, Queen Street, Yetminster Treasurer: Mr C J Harris, Broadview, East Chinnock, Yeovil Secretary: Mrs B Driver, Yetminster, telephone: 873690 Lay Preachers: Mr C J Harris, Mrs J Jones, Mr J Nile, Mr D Tackley Yetminster Methodist Church Services and Preachers for September:6th September Mr D Tackley 13th September 10.30 Revd R Catchpole. Harvest Thanksgiving 6.30 Revd L. Barriball Songs of Praise and Harvest Supper 20th September Circuit Service at Sherborne 27th September Revd C LeMoignan Holy Communion Roman Catholic Services Church of the Sacred Heart & St Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne Rev Father Rodney Schofield, The Parish House, Westbury, Sherborne (Tel: 812021) Mass times: Saturday 6pm Holy Days 10am and 6.30pm Sunday 10.30am Wednesday 10am See Notice Board or Newsletter for times of Masses on other days The Friary, Hilfield Sundays: 8.30am Sung Eucharist 5.15pm Sung Evening Prayer (Mondays Closed – Brother’s Free Day) Weekdays: 12noon Midday Prayer followed by Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer These are sung on Saint’s Days 44

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Mid-week Services Tuesday 1st Thursday 3rd Monday 7th

YETMINSTER

RYME INTRINSECA

LEIGH

HILFIELD

HERMITAGE

CHETNOLE

BATCOMBE

10.00am 2.30pm 6.00pm

9.45am Holy Communion

9.45am Holy Communion

9.45am Holy Communion

6.30pm Evensong

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

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Mothers & Toddlers Holy Communion Healing Service

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

11.15am Matins

6.30pm Taize Service

with Baptism 9.45am Praise and Prayer Harvest Festival

3pm Harvest Festival

10.30am Matins

9.45am Holy Communion

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10.00am Harvest Festival Faith Focus and lunch

8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)

11am Holy Communion with Baptism

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Yetminster Old Vicarage, Leigh Yetminster

9.45am Holy Communion

10.30am Matins

6.30pm Evensong

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July 2009 "In July the sun is hot. Is it shining? No it's not!"

Flanders & Swann - Weather Song The comedians weren't quite right. There were three really hot days at the beginning of July. After that the Met Office had to apologise for having predicted a much better summer than in recent years.

Cooler days but warmer nights The first two days of July saw temperatures of 31.3C/88.8F), 5% above the usual peak.

After that it was downhill all the way. The average maximum (21.5C/70.7F) was much lower than in June, and 5% below the usual July figure. Minimum temperatures held up better, so the average July temperature was only 4% lower than usual, at 16.6C (61.9F).

Wettest July we have recorded July had only 7 days without rain, instead of the usual 24. The wettest day saw 26.5mm and the total for the month was the highest yet recorded, at 118mm (4.6") or 62% more than in a normal July. Total rainfall for the year is now 389mm (15.3"), but this is still 11% less than usual because of the dry spells in previous months.

The sun did not keep shining Although July had only one day without measurable sunshine the total amount was only 89 sun hours, a massive 37% shortfall on our usual figure.

Winds mainly from the damp South West July often enjoys South-easterly winds, which bring dry, warm air from the Continent.

This year, as in 2007/2008, the wind direction was generally from the South West, so very damp air was drawn in from the Atlantic. Even so, the maximum wind speed was only 26 mph, 20% lower than usual.

Summary July 2009 Temperatures deg.C Av. max

Av. min

Highest

Lowest

21.5

11.6

31.3

8.0

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Days without sun

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Sherborne Tennis Club New members welcome!

For Junior supervised Club sessions Junior and Adult Squads Junior and Adult coaching Easter and summer holiday camps Contact Matt Long on 07974 964470 Stu Wilson on 07825 660781 For Adult and Junior Membership info contact Meg Crothers on 0845 456 3591 Or log on to www.sherbornetennis.com

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Batcombe 1/D/09/0424: 1/D/09/0732:

Chetnole 1/D/09/0787:

1/D/09/0577: 1/D/09/0979: 1/D/09/1123: 1/D/09/1162:

Hermitage 1/D/09/0898:

Hilfield 1/D/08/0420:

1/D/09/0702:

Yetminster 1/D/09/0850: 1/D/09/0888: 1/D/09/0982: 1/D/09/1083:

Court Farm, Stile Way. Agricultural worker's dwelling. (Outline).

Progress: Withdrawn Minterns Folly, Stile Way. Construct driveway and double garage. (Full).

Thurlands, Batcombe Lane. Proposed extensions and new timber-framed garage. Modify existing vehicular access. (Full).

Progress: Approved.

Knowle Piggeries, Bound Lane, Back Lane. Retain mobile home.

(Full).

Kerrara, Neals Lane. First floor and single-storey extensions.

External alterations. (Full) Little Craddocks, Back Lane. Single storey extensions with first floor balcony. Erect four dormer windows. (Full).

Hamlet House, Yetminster Road. Repairs to the roof, walls and floor of the Barn. (Listed Building Consent).

Owls Rest, Hartley Street. Internal alterations. (Listed Building Consent).. Progress; Approved

Church Farm. Change of use (including alterations) of building from agricultural use to spring water collection and bottling plant. (Change of use).

Knapp Farm, Load Lane. Erect agricultural worker's dwelling to replace mobile home. (Full).

Laurel Cottage, Brister End. Demolish garage and new two storey side extension. (Full) Progress: Refused.

Boyles Old School, High Street. 2 dwellings. (Full) The Poplars, Brister End. Extension (Full) Boyles Old School, High Street. Use as picture framing business, gallery and cafĂŠ. (Change of use).

The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held in the Council Chamber, West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester on Monday, 28thSeptember 2009, commencing at 10 am.

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Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Some 40 odd rain-sodden Garden Club members shook themselves terrierlike on entering Chetnole Village Hall for the monthly Club meeting before breaking into beams of surprised delight on spying the wide array of glorious colours stacked before them. Ian and Teresa Moss, owners of Hardy & Unusual Plants of Wellington, Somerset, had brought a wide array of examples to illustrate their talk on “Autumn Colour in your Garden”. Augmented by a series of superb slides, Ian embarked on a lecture which incorporated a basic herbaceous bed design course describing the importance of plant height, shape, colour and contrast which fascinated his audience. Using a diagrammatic colour spectrum wheel, he discussed the relationship between the “hot”, “cool” and more “tepid” flower and foliage colours demonstrating his planting suggestions with either live examples or slides.

Ian, a real plantsman, speaks with great enthusiasm using the knowledge gained from thirty odd years of running his own perennial and herb nursery which offers slightly more unusual plants as well as much loved favourites. At the end of the talk, those fortunate enough to be present rushed forward with minds and memories whirling, eyes fixed on the range of Sidalceas, Echinaceas, Helenia, Schizostylis coccinea (and many more even more difficult to remember and spell) eager to take advantage of the favourable prices on offer. It was a most enjoyable and educational evening and those who could not attend missed a real treat.

The August competition for the most unusual garden tool was won by Priscilla Dickens from downtown Yetminster who brought along a pump of indescribable proportions and indeterminate age.

The next meeting of the Garden Club will take place on Monday, 7th September at 7.30pm in Chetnole Village Hall. The subject will be “Wildlife in the Garden – Friend or Foe?” and the well known speaker will be the celebrated photographer, David Manners ARPS. This meeting is a must for anyone with even a slight passing interest in those creatures with whom we share our gardens. The members’ competition will be “A photograph taken at a flower show”. Visitors and guests are very welcome.

Tom Withycombe Leigh WI A party of members were blest with great weather in June when they had a day out and a cruise on the river Exe. July meeting saw us back in the village hall and listening intently to Dr P and Mrs M Long who spoke of their charity' Children of Fiji', formed in 2000. Their objective is to advance education, health and welfare and to relieve poverty of children in Fiji.

To this end the couple have worked tirelessly providing numerous facilities.

Among these are two kindergartens with a third planned, and two bridges to enable children to reach school more easily, also two boats to ferry them to and fro.

Previously some children swam across a shark infested bay in order to reach school!

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needed facilities to aid education and also a play area for children recovering in hospital. Often where there are schools there is no electricity or sanitation, and so solar panels and toilets have been installed.

The list seems endless and we were amazed by the achievement of this remarkable couple (both retired teachers) who self fund their trips to Fiji and do such commendable work. A collection was then made for their charity.

The competition 'A childhood memento' was won by Doris Vincent with her photo album.

On the 25th August we will meet again to hear about the work of the RNLI. All welcome 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall Judy Cooper

The Leigh & District Discussion Club The Leigh & District Discussion Club's visit to Slimbridge Waterfowl Centre on 22nd July was a great success with a full coach of 49 members and friends. Although winter is the best time to see the

swans, geese and other birds coming in to shelter on the marshlands near the estuary there was plenty to see. People remarked how tame the birds were, especially flamingos and many types of ducks. We picked one of the fine days of the damp summer and apart from a few showers had a most enjoyable day.

Alan Bastone Tuesday Club July 14th saw us enjoying amusing past recollections of a "Bobby on the beat in the 1960s" given by Colin Dean. Most organisations have heard Colin on many different subjects. One of the nice things about him is that he involves everyone in his reminiscences. Seeing most of us remember the 60s well, we were all able to offer many stories and incidents from our own lives. I'm sure he will be asked again.

August was our summer break, time to gird up our loins, ready for the autumn and winter session.

On 8th September, Bonny Sartin will be speaking on The Dorset Labourers' Lot. Anyone who would like to come would be very welcome as a visitor, fee £1, and may be would like it so much they would think about becoming a member. Meetings are held every 2nd Tuesday in the month at 2.30pm at Leigh Village Hall.

Pauline Harley, Chairman Wriggle Valley Women’s Group In July members met to plan the next year’s programme so keep a look out for the full programmes available in the village shops. We start the season with a speaker from Home Farm Trust on Tuesday 15th September at 7.30pm at Gable Court, Yetminster, home of Judy Pyke.

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minded people, to listen to a speaker, have a cup of coffee and a chat.

If you would like more information about the group or meetings please phone Pat Smith (872553) or Ann Flew (873660) Chetnole Chuckers Boules Club Although rainy weather has disrupted a number of games recently, Chetnole Chuckers have now completed their last match of the current season of the Dorset Pétanque League.

Unfortunately Chuckers’ standard of play in the first half of the season (4 wins, 3 draws) could not be maintained in spite of extra training sessions, special diets [if only] and the adoption new techniques and tactics learned in France.

The second half of the season began well, with wins against Verwood (away), Shaftesbury (home) and Piddlehinton (home). The team had obviously peaked, only managing a draw against Sherborne (away, on a replica of the Sahara dunes!] then losing heavily (0-4) against Sturminster (home), Poole (away) and Dorchester (away). The Club ended up with 43 points 3rd

which may achieve place in the league table at best. The search is on for a top level coach for next season, and the squad of match players are planning to learn Italian during the off season.

The above notwithstanding, we thoroughly enjoyed playing all our matches and await our placing in the league table.

Ian Wood & Gordon Ratcliffe Yetminster & Ryme Garden, Art & Craft Society Cup Winners from the Summer Show will be announced in the October issue of this magazine. Meanwhile if you wish to go on the all day coach outing on 8th September to Knoll Gardens & Haskins

Garden Centre please make sure you have handed in your “outing” slip.

Another date for your diary – Tuesday, 13th October 7.30pm St. Andrew’s Hall, Yetminster John Horsey talk & slide show on “Magic in the Winter Garden” Sue Eadon H & H Young Farmers Club We went for an interesting visit to Melbury deer park on tractor and trailer, we were very grateful to Mrs Townsend for letting us have a tour and we were shown round by the game keeper Richard Squires. Then we went for a long bike ride through green lanes. We also had our own Young Farmers display, which included a water bomb, in Leigh Village Hall for the Best Community Village. Next week we have a sporting event against one of the other clubs at Kingston Maurward.

Clare Woodford Wriggle Valley Player News A final reminder to all residents of the Wriggle Valley (and beyond… all aliens accepted) that on Tuesday, September 8th the Valley Players are holding a directed reading of Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milkwood” in Chetnole Village Hall at 7.30 pm.

Bring your own copy of the play if you have one, though a few will be available on the night. After this there will be an explanation of how to audition for the Pantomime to be performed in February.

The play promises to be a “Spectacle of Wonder” written in the glorious Wriggle Valley itself! More of this on the night.

Tell all your friends, be there or be square!!

Jim Aldhouse Chair WVP

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District Councillor for the Cam Vale Ward (the parishes of Folke (Alweston), Holnest Holwell, Leigh, Leweston, Lillington, Longburton, and North Wootton): Cllr Stephen Friar The Members' Room, West Dorset District Council, 58/60 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. Emails: cllrs.friar@westdorset-dc.gov.uk District Councillor for the Halstock Ward (Batcombe, Corscombe, East Chelborough, Evershot, Halstock, Hermitage, Hilfield, Melbury Bubb, Melbury Osmund, Melbury Sampford, and West Chelborough): Cllr Tony Frost, Homeleigh, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0NX. Telephone: 01935891321 District Councillor for the Yetminster Ward (Chetnole, Ryme Intrinseca, Stockwood and Yetminster): Cllr Margaret Lawrence, Trill Farm, Thornford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HF. Telephone 01935 872780 The Wriggle Valley Magazine Chairman: John Tuke Tel 01935 872 269 Editor: Carol Porter Production: Phillippa Ince Address: The Wriggle Valley Magazine, c/o Jolin Gallery, Boyles School, High Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LF E-mail: wrigglevalleymag@aol.com Advertisements Co-ordinator: Rosie Cunningham at wrigglevalleymag@aol.com Distribution Manager: Stanley Waterfall, Pardshaw, Leigh DT9 6HL Tel: 01935 873 366 Copy deadline - 14th OF THE MONTH PRIOR to publication. The Editor would however appreciate it if copy could be submitted before this date.

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Readers are invited to make voluntary donations towards the cost of production. These should be forwarded to the treasurer at Mallows House, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG. Cheques can be made payable to Wriggle Valley Magazine.

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