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News from the Villages

…we will remember them

Editor’s musings…

Batcombe

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Chetnole

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Hermitage

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Leigh

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Ryme Intrinseca

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Yetminster

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Dates for your Diary

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Regular Meeting & Activities

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General News

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This month is one where we reflect St Andrew's Primary School 41 on the lives that were lost in the First World 57 War protecting our right to freedom. I was News from our Churches so impressed by the Tower of London 58 installation with poppies “planted” to Church Services - November commemorate fallen WW1 serviceman. Leigh Weather Watch 62 By 11 November - Armistice Day - there 65 will be 888,246 ceramic poppies, one for …gone gardening each British and colonial death. I was Club News 67 equally impressed that our local school, St Andrew’s CE Primary, should mark the Planning Applications 74 event by having a WW1 day and creating 78 their own poppy display giving the Advertisers' Register children the opportunity to find out about their own relations …”..let those that come after see to it that their names should not be forgotten”(p41). There are several services (pp 7, 40, 58 , 67) and events for you to attend to mark the centenary.

It is also the start of the festive season with the beginning of the Christmas Fairs (p33), so get your festive glad rags on and come on down and support these worthwhile events… you may even get to have a sing song!

Don’t forget next month’s mag is a double issue for December 2014/January 2015 so send all your news, views and event photos in by 12 November.

Enjoy the fireworks and be safe.

Bella Neate-Clegg 27 YEARS

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BATCOMBE.....

n a lovely sunny morning in September we had the christening of Georgia and welcomed all her family from far and wide to celebrate this happy occasion; this progressed to bubbly and lunch at the grandparents home (Johnny and Julie Gibbs). We welcome Georgia to our family and look forward to seeing her more in the future.

At the end of September we held our Harvest Festival with Michael Anderson taking the service. The church was decorated to splendour with pride of place given to two enormous marrows (overgrown courgettes); the excuse given that the husband was left in charge of picking!!! The collection taken from the Harvest goods is to be given to the Ezo project to buy seeds for them, all very fitting.

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any congratulations to Claire Murphy and Kevin Foy on the birth of their baby girl Chloe on 25 September 2014, a little sister for Louis!

Macmillan Fundraiser Sue Morgan reports that the Macmillan Coffee morning on Wednesday 24 Sept raised ÂŁ143.40 and sends the usual huge thanks to everyone for their support.

CHETNOLE.....

After the service we had coffee and biscuits supplied by Andrew and after much chat we strolled over to Johnny and Julie's for a great bring and share lunch, what a wonderful spread. Our grateful thanks to the hosts for their jolly hospitality.

We are starting, by request, an occasional e-mail of coming events in Batcombe. If you wish to be included please send me your address.

Please note there will only be one service in Batcombe this month.

Bridget Gordge

7.30pm, Wed 12 Nov Chetnole Village Hall

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News from the Villages

Chetnole Oil Group If you would like to fill up your domestic oil tank in readiness for Christmas and the New Year please ring John Sanford on 01935 872973 at least five working days before 27 November.

Julie Goslin We are very sorry to announce that Mrs Goslin of “Little Willow”, Neals Lane died on 27 August 2014 in Dorchester hospital and her funeral took place on 11 September at Yeovil Crematorium.

She and her late husband Ron had lived in Chetnole for many years.

Well done to "The Chetnole" Congratulations to owners Simon

and Maria, chef Matt and the rest of the team at The Chetnole Inn on becoming finalists in The Taste of Dorset Awards 2014 (Best Restaurant or Dining Pub category) after only four months in residence!

The winners will be announced at the gala dinner on Monday 3 November at the George Albert Hotel, Evershot. Fingers crossed everyone for our favourite pub!

A brief “What’s On?" Remember the fallen of Chetnole during the Great War on Sunday 2 November in the village hall at 7pm this will be a poignant evening of readings and music and on 7 November at 7.30pm you can listen to or even take part in the poetry and prose evening there too. Pop to the The Greasy Spoon Café at the hall the next day to buy your breakfast

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Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall 7pm, 2 November World War One Commemoration evening featuring Stan Darley talking about the sons of Chetnole who lost their lives with quotes, poems and songs. It should be a memorable evening.

7 November Poetry and Prose evening.

Free entry as usual. The bar will be open! Please let Rick Baker know if you would like to take part - or just come to listen.

10-12 noon, Sat 8 November Greasy Spoon Cafe In aid of Save the Children 7.30pm, 12 November Chetnole Fete & Flower Show AGM 20 November 2nd Artsreach event.

Ben Osbourne - talk about two trips he made to the Himalayas - with stunning pictures and perhaps a glimpse of a snow leopard.

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and raise money for Save the Children on (there’s lots going on in the hall from 10am - 12 noon) and again on 20 November at 7.30pm when when award-winning wildlife and landscape photographer Ben Osborne brings his show “Himalayan Journeys" to the village. Don’t forget the Flower Show and Fete AGM either on 12 November for all things village. Details of all these events can be found in the Chetnole section or the diary.

Hope to bump into you at one or more of these events and hope you all enjoy the month.

Liz Tebbatt

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Thank you Maria and Simon, for hosting a cracking Quiz Evening at the Chetnole Inn on 13 October. Packed to the rafters, the place was buzzing. Oh yes, not forgetting the "substantial nibbles" at half time. The substantial first prize was won by a team of Yetminster Intellectuals, employing the simple tactic of overwhelming the rest of us by sheer weight of numbers!" A good time was had by all.

Gordon Ratcliffe RHYME Chetnole’s very own Biggles takes to the skies - David Gough celebrated his 80th birthday on 4 October and the family gave him this flight. As you can see he was highly delighted. A real life “Biggles".

Sheila Gough RHYME

Chetnole Remembers A Commemoration of World War One

On Sunday 2 November Chetnolians will have the opportunity to learn something of the stories that lay behind the names inscribed upon the memorials to the fallen of the Great War 1914 - 1918 in St Peter's Church.

As well as learning something about the men who fell the evening will include a selection of songs, poetry and readings reflecting on those now distant times. In addition, thanks to the generosity of donors, a display will be mounted of artefacts, memorabilia and photos all relating the the war.

It is estimated that some 61 men and two women from the village served in the war. We hope, that a century on we can recognise and salute the service they gave.

Many hands have helped to put this evening together and to those people I owe a debt of gratitude.

As the main speaker I have to say that

in many ways this is the culmination of a journey that began in 2004 when I discovered, through researching my families history that I had ten male relatives who had fallen in the war. It was one man in particular who really motivated me, John Joseph Darley. I realised that as a boy I had cycled past his family home on my way to school with no knowledge that he had even existed. Later, after two visits to the battlefields of France and Flanders, I decided to research the men named in St Peter's Church and the rest, as they say, is history.

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7.30pm Thursday 20 November winners TheHall Chetnole Village

Himalayan Journey A new show from awardwinning wildlife and landscape photographer Ben Osborne.

Lying on the edge of the Tibetan plateau, behind the Himalayan ranges, the ancient kingdoms of Ladakh and Zandskar are effectively cut off from the outside world in winter by heavy snowfall and temperatures down to -30C. They are politically sensitive, being right on the border between China and India.

Searching for snow leopards and other animals, award-winning wildlife photographer Ben Osborne trekked up frozen rivers. crossed mountain passes, travelled through uninhabited valleys, strayed into military zones, camped in caves and visited ancient monasteries.

This show tells the compelling story of two journeys with, as ever, stunning images and entertaining commentary from Ben. Tickets available from John Head (01935 876555) and John Sanford (01935 872973) - or at the door, if available.

There will be a bar as usual. It promises to be a very interesting evening.

Congratulations to Sarah Broadway and Andrew Geldard who got married on Saturday 16 August 2014 at St Mary’s Church Melbury Bubb. It was a lovely sunny Day, the church looked splendid and Sarah and Andrew arrived at Church one in a black limo and one in a white limo. Afterwards a Reception was held at George Albert Hotel with a black and white theme. May you have a long and happy life together.

The next Artsreach event will be on 11 December when the James Lascelles Quartet will be playing for you.

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Another Artsreach event for your diary!

He first appeared one summer evening in August. It was dusk as I opened the churchyard window, throwing out some bread for the birds.

A movement caught my eye and looking down, I saw this little fox with large ears sitting and looking up at me. He didn't run, but simply ate the bread and again stood under the window. Over the next few weeks the churchyard was clearly part of his routine and I quickly realised that the sound of the window would cause him to race across and look up for some "manna from heaven"! I confess to a few feeds as he was hard to resist! In the early days he was very small but in good health.

A smooth haired tabby cat began to walk down the path as dusk drew in. The first time I saw her I watched to see the fox's reaction but neither reacted as far as I could see.

Indeed, later, I saw them sitting close by one another near the bench. I observed this a couple of times.

When I was back from France mid September, he was a bit larger. He began to appear mid morning and afternoon, seemingly unconcerned by humans but would run for cover if they had a dog. One afternoon I was sitting in the garden reading and heard a lapping sound. I looked up and he was by me, drinking at the pond. He had obviously come in the garden via the cat hole in the gate. My own senior cat George would sit and watch him come and go with no particular reaction.

As September drew in, others noticed he was not looking well and the RSPCA was called. The inspector came and showed me how to set up a very large steel cage.

As I don't eat his suggested foods I went and bought a pack of chipolatas and cooked them. The trap was bated in the garden. At 6 am the next morning I could see it was closed and went out to check.

A very furious smooth haired tabby yowled at me although I

RHYME

Dorset Historic Churches Trust The sole Chetnole participant, the lithe, non-Lycra clad figure of Dr John Fripp departed from the porch of St Peter's at 10 am precisely. He completed visiting 21 10

don't know why as she had eaten 6 chipolatas! That day my builders Andy and Al noted Fox there as they arrived at 8.30. The trap was moved under the yew tree bated with chipolatas, date and walnut cake and Go Cat!.

Fox meticulously went all round it but not in. However, he kept coming past the men to go to the pond and a quick move lassoed him and he was caught. Whilst waiting to go to West Hatch he ate up the goodies. Hopefully he has been treated and will be released to a more suitable habitat -but I bet he won't get chipolatas

churches at 4.45pm having covered 48 miles.

His admiring sponsors had pledged the sum of ÂŁ200 in toto, half of which will be returned to St Peter's. The balance goes to the DHCT, together with the gift aid arising from the sponsors who pay tax. The church porch was manned during the day by a succession of lovely Chetnole ladies who dispensed cooling drinks, biscuits and encouragement to the 30 plus participants who signed in during the scheduled period.

David Gough

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HERMITAGE....

morning joined in the annual 'SSAFA Big Brew Up'. This year we raised a wonderful £311. To all those who produced such lovely saleable items, despite the weather supported us on the day and for the donations, enormous thanks. Especial appreciation to the over- worked coffee team! The hamper was won by Dan Murphy.

What exactly is SSAFA? Founded in 1885 SSAFA is the oldest national tri-service charity. Through its busy headquarters, a network of branches and 7,000 volunteers, the organisation of today provides help under the promise of 'Lifelong support for Forces and their

families.' Military conflict, especially over the past decade has seen the need for many new services to care for serving personnel, veterans and their families.

SSAFA constantly adapts to be in the forefront of providing such specialised care.

SSAFA requires £12 million each year to provide it's lifelong support , much of which is through local fund raising, including the SSAFA Big Brew Up .

Sue Morgan

Macmillan Coffee Morning 26 September There was a very good turnout for this event, and a really good ‘buzz’ in the Village Hall. Thanks to everyone who came and everybody that helped.

With your support we raised £229 for the charity.

Bingo Saturday 1 November This is a final reminder that Bingo returns to the Village Hall on 1 November, with ‘eyes down’ at 7.30pm.

Service of Remembrance/All Souls Sunday 2 November Our service of Remembrance and All Souls will be held at St. Mary’s, starting at 6.30pm on Sunday 2 November, and taken

by John Rennie.

Big Band Concert – Sat 29 November in Leigh Village Hall Tickets are now on sale to see this great 20 piece Big Band. Please see the boxed

advert for details. The concert is in aid of St. Mary’s Church Hermitage, to raise

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The Chetnole Wednesday Coffee

much needed funds. Please come and support us.

Hermitage Village Green Committee

Christmas Coffee morning Thursday 4 December Our next Coffee morning will be on 4 December in the Village Hall, starting at 10.30am, with Bring and Buy Christmas gifts, cakes and preserves.

Entrance will be £1, which entitles you to coffee or tea and a mince pie.

New Year’s Party Saturday 31 January 2015 Our annual village get-together will be held in the Village Hall on the last day of January – more details in future editions of this magazine.

Spring Walk and Brunch– Sunday 19 April A date for your diary; a leisurely walk followed by Brunch in the Village Hall. More details to follow.

Sue Bosanquet Horses in Hermitage I would like to apologise on behalf of the horse riding community in and around Hermitage! The newly improved road through the village has made a huge improvement for drivers but, sadly, the same cannot be said for the horse riders.

The lovely tarmac surface that they have put down is rather like riding on ice and the horses cannot grip on it, to the extent that they actually fall down at times. So, my apology is to all drivers whom we may hold up as they try to pass us. Whereas before we could trot on to get into a gateway or onto a verge, we simply cannot hurry now for fear of falling. I am sure we will all do our best to keep in and out of the way but please bear with us if we are a bit slower to do this than normal. Hopefully the gritter may appear soon and put an end to the problems.

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To universal regret in Hermitage, David Chutter has retired as chairman of the Village Green committee.

David has worked tirelessly since the inception of the committee in 2000. Under his supervision the Green has been drained, re-sown, ditched and fenced, and the footpath to the Church re-dug and regravelled. The electricity poles have been re-sited and the roadside curbs replaced, and the Green now rightly forms the centre of Hermitage’s recreational activities.

These have included bonfires, dances, cricket matches, cabaret evenings, sheep racing, wedding receptions and, in 2014, a most successful full-blown Country Fair. The takings from these activities have gone to support local charities, notably the Dorset Air Ambulance, as well as providing for the upkeep of the Green as a ‘lung’ in the centre of the village and as grazing for livestock.

None of these would have been achieved without the leadership, time and effort which David, supported by Joyce, has given.

Hermitage is enormously in his debt and is glad that he will continue to work, as President, alongside Anthony Mayo, the new chairman, who all welcome warmly. By the same token, Hermitage expresses its gratitude to Alan Ward, the indefatigable secretary of the committee and to all those who have given it and the Green their support over the years.

RHYME

Christmas Bingo – Saturday 6 December A reminder that Bingo with a Christmas ‘flavour’ will be held in the Village Hall on 6 December, starting at 7.30pm.

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LEIGH.....

ctober was a wonderful month with lots of activity in the village. This month is a bit quieter as we all are saving ourselves for the Christmas festivities!

By the time you read this we will have sent our clocks back and will be huddled by the fire.

Don’t forget to prise yourself away to go to our Poppy Appeal Talk on 7 November in the Leigh Village Hall at 7.00pm.

There will be seven distinguished guests who have been invited to tell a true tale based on the theme; “On Her Majesty’s Service”. Also join us for A Call My Bluff Evening on 8 November and at the Old Vicarage the Christmas Fair on Saturday 15 November at 10.30am. Towards the end of the month the very popular Leigh Christmas Fair takes place with music and food for every taste.

I have been asked to remind everyone that if you are intending to have fireworks parties and celebrations that you let your neighbours know so they can take proper action to keep their animals safe. Please also check bonfires carefully to make sure nothing has moved into them to make them a snug winter home. Hedgehogs are particular culprits and they are so rare these days that they do need extra protection.

When he was very small my youngest son thought Halloween was Trickle Treat because you get things a few at a time!!!

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September and October have been busy months in the life of St Andrew's. We had a very successful Family Harvest Service followed by a picnic type lunch in the church grounds. The weather was kind and we hope perhaps to have some more picnics next summer.

We raised £196.40 for The Lord's Larder in Yeovil and we also sent them a box of tinned and dried foods for which they seemed very grateful. Thank you to all those who provided produce and flowers to decorate the church, it certainly helped to enhance the building site!

Ride & Stride On Saturday 13 September the annual Dorset Historic Churches Trust Ride & Stride took place. St Andrew's raised the great total of £410 plus Gift Aid of which the church received a cheque back for £205. We are grateful to Tony Gilbert (who managed to visit all 17 churches in the Benefice!), David Reason, Tony Durkin, Alistair Cumming and Anne Reason who were sponsored that day and of course very grateful to all their sponsors. Our Treasurer hopes they will keep in training for next year!

Please note the date of our next Family Service is 16 November at 10.15am.

RHYME

Songs of Praise and Dedication Service Our service on Sunday October 5th marked the culmination of 2 years planning and hard work by many members of the congregation. We were especially grateful to Chris Romain, the Diocesan Architect, and Brian Rigler and his team who have done such an amazing job in building the extension and servery for our church. We do hope anyone who has not yet seen them will pop into the church to have a look.

After a somewhat changeable week, the weather was perfect and meant we could have the tea and cakes served outside after the service.

The Bishop of Salisbury entered into the spirit of the occasion and really seemed to enjoy himself and wrote afterwards that "it has been a privilege for him to be able to attend". Many said what a happy service it was and Eddie Upton composed a song "Comfort & Refreshment" which he sang with Tony Durkin and Philippa Toulson.

Rhianna, Charlie and Annabelle took part in a dramatised reading of "The Woman at the Well" which the Bishop then preached on and the Revd Simon Brignall led the prayers.

We are so grateful to Hughie Matthews' family for their generous legacy which kick started our fund and to the Dorset Historic Churches Trust and The Erskine Muton Fund for their contribution but so many in the village and beyond have helped to make this venture become a reality.

The churchwardens and PCC hope that we can use these facilities to not only benefit the church but the wider community outside.

There is still a little more work to be done before the project is 100% completed but we hope that it will be finished certainly by the end of November at the latest.

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Old Vicarage Care Home Another very busy month at the Old Vicarage with wonderful entertainment from Bonny Sartin, a visit from Tony and his delightful pony and trap, a trip to Monkey World and a visit from three puppies from Canine Partners who came to pick up their cheque for £700, which was raised at the dog show back in the summer.

Jo Lodge, one of our carers was instrumental in organising a tea party for Macmillan cancer care and a wonderful £330 was raised eating cakes! Thank you to everyone who supported us.

Mrs Eagles, Dan Turner and I had quite an adventure on a rare trip out to London recently to pick up the NAPA (National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People) national award for the best use of outdoor space. This award was presented to us for our wonderful new gardens and we felt it very fitting that our Chief dead header of roses, Mrs Eagles, should receive the award!

Marianne took a group of gentlemen to the Holnest Country Fair, which was a great mix of displays and rural crafts and was very much enjoyed.

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Our Christmas Fair is fast approaching. We have some amazing stalls lined up and of course a visit from Santa and his reindeer Flash. Do come and support us. This year we are supporting the RBL. We have had some great local stories coming out about the First World War in this the year marking the centenary of its outbreak. Who would have known that in 1914 there was a Ronald Macdonald living in Yetminster!

(Thankfully he didn’t open a restaurant!)

Jan Milward

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What do we do with the money?

As readers will know, the candle auction and the rents from the parish lands have been raising money for the village for nearly 300 years. Our oldest record, the Parish Property Account Book, dates from 1895, when the total income from the parish lands was £7/10/00 (£7.50). The account book also shows the incomes from the then parish properties (Reads Cottages) for the period 1896-1939 (in 1896 the rents were 5p/week!), and the village allotments from 1940 until 1945.

Interestingly, there is no mention of allotments during the First World War; presumably local people had sufficient access to land, or perhaps the need for a communal growing effort was one of the lessons learnt as a consequence of the first war. Certainly the end of the war saw the principle of making allotments available to returning servicemen greatly extended. Indeed, local authorities were – and still are - duty-bound to provide land for allotments if required.

The income from all sources has, over the years, been used to help, one way or another, and specifically, the villagers of Leigh. Since 1981, candle auction income has helped individuals in, “… conditions of need, hardship or distress …” (to use the charity commission’s phrase) as well as organizations such as the Brownies, the senior citizens, and the play park committee.

As those of you attended the candle auction in July will know, we do not raise, or have, a lot of money, but, as a charity, what we do have, we are supposed to use.

Therefore, please contact a Trustee if you would like more information.

The Trustees are, Gordon Morris, Les Wallis, Sue Fudge, Michelle Read, Alan Hill, and Dennis Fudge.

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MOVIOLA Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral in late 18th century England. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield (Tom Wilkinson) and his wife (Emily Watson), Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Belle eventually falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on change, and together they help Lord Mansfield to end slavery in England.

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).

2015 Dates for your diary 12 January, 9 February , 9 March and 13 April - films to be advised in due course

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LUNCH CLUB Leigh Village Hall 12.30 Tuesday 18 November (bookings by 11 November)

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Leigh Candle Auction

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Rep: Gilly Wilson 01935 872982

RYME INTRINSECA.....

nother excellent Harvest Service and Supper; both well attended with 50 odd in church and about 70 at the supper at Church Farm afterwards which, judging by the noise, was a good party. A big thank you to all the Batten Family who have hosted this occasion for so many years, helping to set it up, dish it up and clear it up.

Many thanks too for the amazing selection of puddings donated by so many people. I still have two bowls looking for owners; a green one and blue/beige patterned one. Please call 872982 to collect.

Dates for the diary- : Village Meeting 7.00pm Monday 3 November in the Church Candle-Lit Carol Service Sun 14 December

So sad to say good-bye to Ian and Mary Scott who have moved over the border to Somerset. They were so generous with their contributions in what ever form to all the functions in the village.

Welcome to Kathleen Woods and her girls who have moved into The Court House, we hope they will be very happy here.

Gilly Wilson

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Rep: David Torrance wvnyetrep@aol.com

YETMINSTER.....

Well it’s the month of the “new” bins! Being Mr Bumble I unfortunately put something in the wrong bin (sin of sins!).

It was the only thing in there but it just wouldn’t come out even when I tipped the bin upside down. However, the old lateral thinking came in handy so I filled the bin with water and picked the thing out when it floated to the top. Job done! The only problem is that the bin is now so heavy I can’t tip it over so it’s just sitting there full of water being eyed longingly by the garden frog from his pile of leaves.

Answers please on a postcard although I was wondering if the Council’s help line perhaps had the answer?

It’s always difficult finding news so I resorted to a haircut and met Paul Hofman in the other chair – he and his new wife have just moved into the village so welcome aboard!

I managed to pop into the Hall for the Food Fair and I bought some very tasty bread which is great for my eggy soldiers.

YETMINSTER FILM NIGHTS Tuesday 25 November Belle (12A) Period Drama Belle is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate mixed race daughter of an Admiral in late 18th century England. Cast includes Tom Wilkinson, Emily Watson, Miranda Richardson and Penelope Wilton.

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

We look forward to seeing you there.

The usual gang were there sorting things out and the mulled apple juice was excellent although not alcoholic which would, in my case, no doubt please Dr C. The History Club’s talk on the Dorset regiments was good and made you realise what a sacrifice was made with so many local names being mentioned. Jack Partridge brought along an embossed walking stick issued in the first war to a member of his family - I am sure the speaker had every intention of taking it home as it never left his side but Jack was first up at the end to reclaim it!

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REMINDER Just a reminder that our AGM will now be held on Monday 24 November at 7.30pm in the Trim Room of St Andrews Church Hall - in addition to making our presentations to the successful applicants for YFA Grants we would like to hear your proposals for the future of the Fair so do please come along and discuss them with us.

Phil Jubb, Secretary Yetminster Fair Association 50 Club Results October Draw 1st Prize £50 No.23 Mrs H Rogers 2nd Prize £30 No.31 Mrs J Barnett 3rd Prize £20 No.37 Mrs J Needham

Notes from The Gallery – November There has been a chill in the air for ages and we have at last had to light the log burner to bring some warming cheer to the Gallery - and get the hot chocolate going!

We continue to have a multitude of people through our doors and we were privileged, in October, to display some wonderful photographs by Howard Westlake. He admits that his interest in photography stems from his childhood memories of watching his father’s slideshows of the family holidays so there is, perhaps, hope for us all!

By way of culinary change, our cake making efforts continue to push the boundaries and we have been trying recipes with courgettes which, by all accounts, have been well received as demonstrated by the empty spaces on the cake shelf.

The “Art for All” class flourishes and we are hoping to produce a Calendar for next year which will feature our students work.

Hopefully, funds generated from the sale of the Calendar will enable the classes to continue in 2015. We are also hopeful that we will be able to enter pictures for the Sherborne Arts Club Show – the competition is very strong so we have our fingers crossed.

The main event for November is a visit by fibre artist Carla Taylor. She will be showing us how to make bespoke decorations - personalised baubles, robins, Christmas puddings etc. – all ready to hang on the tree or around the house.

Details of this and other events at the Gallery are available on our website http://www.yetminstergallery.co.uk (why note get on our mailing list?) or call us on 01935 872761.Or better still drop in and have a chat – you are always welcome.

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There is a lot going on this month (watch out for the Craft Fair at the Ark) so do look on the WVM diary pages and do your best to support whatever is taking place. You will also all be aware that this year is the Centenary of the outbreak of the First World War. There are a number of commemorative services and events and it is probably only an hour out of your busy day to attend one of these and to remember the sacrifice made by so many. The ceremony at the triangle in Yetminster High Street is very simple and moving and if you are able, I would urge you to at least try to attend this.

I am not sure that we can say much but it was quite emotional seeing the Yetties van outside St Andrews Church and our condolences of course to Pete’s family and our thoughts are also with the other Yetminster “Boys” who formed the Yetties - it must be a difficult time for you after all those years together (please see Pete Shutler’s obituary on p54).

Our thoughts and condolences also for Barbara on the sad loss of her daughter Bronwen, something that is always so difficult to contemplate.

To remind us that things do go on, three Yetminsteronians (?) did a run for charity (p31) so well done them. Oh, and Happy Birthday to Carole of White Hart fame who isn’t having any more! David Torrance

Happenings at the Hart

Thanks

Our fund raising continues and, with your help, we have been able to donate £330 to Diabetes UK and have raised a wonderful £528 so far for the Yeovil Women’s Hospital Flying Colours appeal.

For obvious reasons Rachel has delayed her heroic Skydive until next year and we have decided that we will carry on raising funds for Flying Colours until then.

Our September Quiz raised £104 which we donated to Ollie Rowbotham's half Marathon in October in support of Radio Camelot (Yeovil Hospitals’ voluntary radio station) – by the time you read this he will have completed the run but we wish him good luck and have had our fingers crossed that all goes well!

As a matter of interest, since Rachel's London Marathon in 2010 and mine in 2011 (it still irritates her that I was 6 minutes faster!) you, our fundraisers, have raised in excess of £7,500, which is absolutely fantastic - so a massive thank you for your past and ongoing support.

We now have a date for Miss Lissy's performance at the Hart which will start at 9.00pm on Saturday 22 November so do try to be there – hopefully she will play her new song “Best Friend” so bring tissues for the tears!.

We will also have our Mega review quiz in December so keep an "eye" out for the date / timing of this.

Jim Bayfield PS - Lilly and Catherine are doing fine.

Carole reaches a “milestone”on 23 Nov too kind to mention it. PPS Ollie finished in 1hr 48 mins (!) so a huge well done to him.

Please accept my heartfelt thanks for all the messages of sympathy, flowers and cards following the tragic and devastatingly sudden death of my dear daughter, Bronwen. She was a lovely, lively daughter and we loved her dearly and will miss her dreadfully.

Barbara, Matthew and Sara Driver

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Jubilee Funds You will remember that the monies collected for the Jubilee Memorial were not spent and were given to the Jubilee Hall Trust to spend on a suitable lasting improvement to St Andrew’s Hall under its new name of ‘Yetminster Jubilee Hall’.

You will also be aware that the Hall Trust is no longer going to take over the Hall, the management of which will remain as it always has been.

As a result the Jubilee Committee have agreed to hand over the Jubilee Fund to the Hall management under strict conditions. It has been agreed that this money should be spent on portable staging, lighting and other accessories; thus giving the Hall a much needed facility. Such a facility will benefit the whole village not just the church.

A small proportion of the funds will be spent on two plaques – a large one on the outside giving the new name and a smaller one inside recording that the staging etc was paid for by public subscription in memory of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee

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Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca Parish Council Summary of Council Meeting 17 September The meetings were attended by eight councillors, CCllr Bevan, four members of the public and the Clerk.

Planning It was noted that the owners have appealed against the refusal of planning permission for the two cottages behind Croft Cottage in the High Street.

The Council has objected to the revised application for development in Mill Lane on the grounds that the new application does not address any of the previous concerns.

The Council has discovered that WDDC planners have earmarked some land around Yetminster (and other villages in West Dorset) for possible future development. We are assured that this – if it even happens – is likely to be some way in the future and that even then the full planning procedure will have to be followed.

Essentially WDDC are trying to show to the Planning Inspector that there is sufficient possible housing development space available so that the Inspector will pass their local plan which was rejected in March for lack of future housing. The Plan covers the next 17 years and development on the village sites is not expected in that time!

Parish Plan The Council wishes to thank David Torrance and his team for their sterling work on this project which is coming along well. The next stage, the consultation process, is being finalised and details of this will be given in the WVM. Please do take part as, after all, it is your village and it is important that you have your say.

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by the Council although it is still not at all clear who owns the fence!

Website Funding has been approved to redo and improve the website.

David Gould RHYME

Parish Plan Update I am pleased to confirm that the Parish Council approved, in principal, the draft plan and summary documents at their meeting in September.

The next stage is to organise the consultation process. An important part of this is to ensure that people have access to the analysis of the original survey and to the supporting documentation. We have therefore been working with the Council’s IT consultant (who is updating the existing Parish website) to develop our own pages relevant to the Parish Plan.

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that, due to the number of dependent elements involved, it is now more practical if we undertake this later. This will enable us to ensure that everything is in place and the website works as we expect.

The December’s WVM will now provide details of the surgeries and how to access the Parish Plan web pages followed in January by the distribution of the consultation documentation so do please “watch this space!”

David Torrance, Chair, Parish Plan Working Group yetplan@aol.com

Running Away With It! Yetminster’s very own Simon Eadon, Daphne Barfoot and Oliver Robotham were three of the runners representing Yeovil Town Road Running Club at the Argentan Half Marathon in Normandy, held during the first weekend of October, each enthusiastically supported there by wife, husband and father respectively.

All three achieved Personal Best times!

These are the first two races Ollie has run at this distance – and he’s already bettered a time of one hour and forty-nine minutes. Planning this in the summer, I naively thought that I’d have to slow my pace down to keep Ollie company round the course – within the first mile he’d edged away and I didn’t see him until I crossed the finishing line ten minutes after him!

With this half marathon and the Bristol half marathon just two weeks earlier, Ollie has now raised over £200 for Camelot Hospital Radio. The White Hart has also donated generously to Ollie’s cause through money raised from their last Quiz Night.

A number of other Yetminster residents are members of this running club which boasts a wide range of ages and abilities along with the friendliest support. Those interested in improving their general fitness are encouraged to look at the club’s website and come along on a Tuesday evening to try it out first. There will be a run suited to your current state of fitness. To give you an idea of the range, the fastest YTRRC runner completed the Argentan half marathon’s 13.1 miles in just over 90 minutes and the slowest in a little under 180 minutes!

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An important element of our section is the “Community Forum”. This is an exciting, and we believe unique development, which will enable comment and discussion on the Parish Plan. We then hope that it will evolve to become the “voice” of the community.

We realise that some people will prefer paper copies of the Parish Plan information and we propose to make these available where requested. We also intend to hold a series of “surgeries” so that people can meet members of the working group and raise any queries that they may have.

Whilst it was intended to undertake the consultation process in November we realise

Dates for your Diary END OF OCTOBER Fri

7:30pm 6-8pm

Hermitage Village Hall Pogles Wood

7:00pm

Leigh Village Hall

JWVP Aladdin Trouble

7:00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Bingo

7:30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Service of Remembrance & All Souls Chetnole Remembers - WW1 commemoration Ryme Village Meeting Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Garden plants Morag Orchard Leigh Discussion Club Birds of Prey Sharanday Ripples Behind the scenes at the Antiques Road Show for MOSAIC and DC7HCT Poppy Appeal Talk On Her Majesty's Service Poetry & Prose evening

6:30pm

St Mary's Church, Hermitage

7:00pm

Chetnole Village Hall

7:00pm 7:30pm

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme Chetnole Village Hall

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

7:00pm

Leigh Village Hall

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

31 Halloween themed evening Campfire, Songs, Stories, Sausages JWVP Aladdin Trouble

NOVEMBER Sat Sun

1 2

Mon 3

Tues 4 Thur 6

Fri

7

Fri

7

Sat

8

Mon 10 Tues 11 Tues 11

Wed 12

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Magical Christmas decorations 10am-4pm needle felting workshop

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Call My Bluff evening for Senior Citizens' Lunch 9th Greasy Spoon CafĂŠ Christmas Bazaar for Parkinsons UK Muddy Monday Tuesday Club Work with Birth and Death Annie Sinnott Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society - AGM & The world of the wildlife photographer Yetminster History Society The Early Days of Fleet Air Arm Graham Mottram AGM of Chetnole Flower Show & Fete

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

10am-12 3-5pm

Chetnole Village Hall Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

12-2.30pm 2:30pm

Pogles Wood Leigh Village Hall

7:00pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

2:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

To advertise please contact Gordon Ratcliffe email:gojan@btinternet.com

Dates for your Diary 15 WVMU coffee morning

10.30am-12

Home-Start West Dorset Winter Ball

Athelhampton

Christmas Fair

10:30am

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Toy Fair & Christmas Bazaar

10am-1pm

Rampisham Village Hall

Dolly and Kenny Tribute Night 7:30pm Sun

Yetminster Methodist Chapel

16 Family Christmas Craft

Mon 17 Leigh Moviola Belle

George Albert Hotel Leigh Village Hall

7:30pm

Christmas Market

Leigh Village Hall Ark Village, Yetminster

Tues 18 Lives Transformed Mercy Ships 3:00pm in the Congo Sue Footner

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Tues 18 WVWG A Candle Business Danielle Curtis

7:30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

Thur 20 Artsreach event - Himalayan Journeys Ben Osborne Sat 22 Leigh Christmas Fair

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

11am-3pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat

9:00pm

White Hart, Yetminster

Mon 24 AGM of Yetminster Fair Assoc

7:30pm

Trim Room, Yetminster

Tues 25 Leigh WI Scrap Books & Memory Albums Catherine Owen

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues 25 Yetminster Film Night Belle

7:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed 26 Woodland Wednesday

12-2.30pm

Pogles Wood

Fri

28 PTFA Christmas Fair

6:00pm

St Andrew's School, Yetminster

Sat

29 Big Band Concert for St Mary's, 7:30pm Hermitage

Leigh Village Hall

Sun

30 Bingo for St Andrew's Church, Yetminster

3.30-5.30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

22 Miss Lissy's Performance

DECEMBER Mon 1

Chetnole&Leigh Garden Club Christmas Party

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues 2

Leigh Discussion Club Farming in New Zealand Mark Read

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

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ARK VILLAGE Sherborne Tennis Club New members welcome!

Antique and Collectable shops, Vintage Buffet tea room.

For Junior supervised Club sessions Junior and Adult Squads Junior and Adult coaching Easter and summer holiday camps Contact Matt Long on 07403 025881 Stu Wilson on 07825 660781 For Adult and Junior Membership info contact Meg Crothers on 0844 844 9870 or log on to www.sherbornetennis.com

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Dates for your Diary Wed 3

Yetminster History Society Christmas Party

7:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Thur 4

Christmas coffee morning

10:30am

Hermitage Village Hall

Sat

Christmas Tree festivities needle felting workshop

10am-4pm

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Christmas Bingo

7:30PM

Hermitage Village Hall

Mon 8

Muddy Monday

12-2.30pm

Pogles Wood

Tues 9

WVWG Christmas Party

7:30pm

The Old Parsonage, Chetnole

Thur 11 Artsreach Event James Lascelles Quartet

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

14 Candlelit Carol Service

St Hippolytus Church, Ryme

Tues 16 WVMU carol singing

11:00am

Old Vicarage, Leigh

Wed 17 Woodland Wednesday

12-2.30pm

Pogles Wood

Fri

19 Blues Brothers Tribute Night

7:30pm

George Albert Hotel

Stanchester Quire Christmas Concert for Three Valleys

7:45pm

Leigh Village Hall

7:30pm

George Albert Hotel

6:00pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh

Sat

20 Rod Stewart Tribute Night

Tues 24 Carol service Wed 25 Christmas Day Lunch

George Albert Hotel

Sat

27 Peter Pan Panto Production

George Albert Hotel

Sun

28 Peter Pan Panto Production

George Albert Hotel

Wed 31 New Year's Eve Party

George Albert Hotel

2015

JANUARY

Mon 5

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Colourful Gardens in South Germany Mike Morrell

Tues 6

Leigh Discussion Club Never 7:30pm mind the news; let's watch the adverts Bruce Upton

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Village Hall

Mon 12 Leigh Moviola

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

7:30PM

Gable Court, Yetminster

17 Jazz CafĂŠ Memphis Jazz Band

Tues 20 WVWG Working towards a show" Philippa Lowden Sat

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Regular Meetings….

Every Mon Table tennis

Every Tue

Every Wed

9.30-12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

10.00 - 11.00am

Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

2.00 -5.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Just Gym Gymnastic class

4.15-6.30pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

Scouts (in term)

7-8.30pm (summ 9pm) Scout Hut, Yetminster

Yetminster Bell Ringers

7.30pm-10.00pm

St Andrew's Church

Topsy Turvy Toddlers

9.00 - 11.30am

St Andrew's Primary School

Chetnole Art Group

10.00am - 1.00pm Chetnole Art Group

Beginners Pilates

1.30 & 2.35pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Beavers (in term)

6 - 7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Yetminster Table Tennis Club

7:30 pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster

Drop in Coffee Morning

10.00 - 12 noon

Chetnole Village Hall

Morning Yoga Class

10.30 - 11.30am

Leigh Village Hall

Wednesday Club (in term)

3.15 pm-4.05pm

St Andrew's Primary School

Zumba

4.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5.00pm summer only

Chetnole Playing Fields

Junior WV Players (in term)

6.30 - 7.45pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Beginners yoga

7:00 pm

St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

7.00 - 10.00pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates

10:00 am

Chetnole Village Hall

Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

1.30-3.00pm

Pear Tree Preschool

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls

2.00 - 5.00pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster

Leigh Rainbows (5-7yrs)

5.45-7.00pm

Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs)

5.45-7.00pm

St Andrew's Hall

Guides

7.00 - 8.30pm

St Andrew’s Hall

Cubs

6.30-8.00pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster

Leigh Short Mat Bowls

7.00 - 10.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Chetnole Community Choir

7:30 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Table Tennis

9.30 - 12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Every Thurs Fitsteps

Every Fri

Croquet Club

3.00pm

Yetminster Sports Club

Beavers (in term)

6 - 7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Croquet

3:00 pm

Yetminster Sports Club

Every Sat

Irish Dancers

10:15 am

Church Hall, Yetminster

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3:00 pm summer only Chetnole Playing Fields

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(May - Oct)

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‌Events & Activities 1st Tue

2nd Tues

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Hospice Lunch

12:30 pm

Manor Farm, Yetminster

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30 - 10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7:00 pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Tuesday Club

2.30 - 5.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7:30 pm

St. Andrew's Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7:30 pm

Sue Footner 873610

(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion 3rd Tues

Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group

7:30 pm

Gable Court

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15 - 3.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7:30 pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11.00pm

Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Yetminster Senior Citizens

3:00 pm

The Meadens

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11:00 am

tba

Coffee Beans Coffee Morning

10.00 - 12 noon

Church Hall, Yetminster

Yetminster Historical Society

2:30 pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Police Support Unit

2.00 - 3.00pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd/4th Wed

High Stoy Bible Study

7:30 pm

Venue contact 872342

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11.00 - 12 noon

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Pogles Wood nr Leigh

2nd Wed

Police Community Support

By Church, Yetminster

[not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC

7.30pm

St.Andrew's Primary School

Wed/f/night

Sturminster Mobile Library

11:15 am

Church Lane, Hermitage

11:50 am

Shearstones, Yetminster

2:00 pm

Stonyacres, Yetminster

10:55 am

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

11:30 pm

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

Bridport Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

Friary Shop

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

1st & 3rd Thu

Yetminster Scribblers

6.30 - 8.00pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

8:00 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

2nd

Thu/alt mth Chetnole & Stockwood PC

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

8:00 pm

White Hart

2nd/3rd Sat

YPFPC Wastepaper Collection

12 noon

Yetminster Playing Fields

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General News At the time of going to press the Inter Village Competition results are still coming in and, as the say, they seem a done deal but the fat lady is not singing yet!

We have scheduled an amazing ten events this year and the competition gets stronger every year.

Here are the results: Rounders, croquet & golf

Football, boules, short mat bowls, table tennis, tennis, skittles & quiz.

Full report next month.

Here is a photo taken at Yeovil Golf

MID-DAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT

at St Andrew’s CE VC Primary School, Yetminster Required as soon as possible to join our friendly team.

The role includes a varied range of interesting and engaging activities.

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Club following the Inter-village golf match played on 16 September at which Yetminster/Ryme beat Chetnole/Leigh.

The ladies in the photo, enjoying relaxation following play, are L to R Jane Reeves (Y/R), Anne Bugler (C/L), Josie Eaton (C/L), Carole Lawrence (Y/R) and Priscilla Dickens (Y/R) It was a great day which we all thoroughly enjoyed!

We have just replaced our tired old photocopier with a brand new up to date version.

If you have printing/photocopying to do you are welcome to come and use it. ● We can produce A4 and A3 copies ● Single or back to back ● Black and colour. ● Copies can be made from hard copy or from memory stick ● 4p per black copy 10p per colour.

Please phone or email in advance just to make sure someone is in the office.

Philippa Toulson 01935 873889

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….at the going down of the sun and in the morning, Hill 60 Ypres Salient (see cover) Hill 60 isn't actually a natural hill at all.

When the Ypres to Comines railway was built a deep cutting was required and the resulting spoil was dumped next to the railway. It formed an artificial mound rising 60 metres above sea level. This was Hill 60.

Throughout the war the hill was bitterly contested as anyone who occupied the hill had a clear view down into the town of Ypres, something the Germans wanted and something the British were determined would not happen. The hill was where a total of five Victoria Crosses were won, a measure of the ferocity of the fighting.

However, the hill is perhaps best known as being the site of the first ever use of poison gas on British troops. At 6pm on 1 May 1915 the enemy released chlorine gas. The soldiers attacked, belonged to 1st Battalion the Dorset Regiment, which meant that many local men were involved. Two we know who were there were Colonel H C C Batten from Ryme who was gassed, but survived and Corporal Meteyard from Yetminster who was killed.

We know a great deal about the gas attack as one of the Regiments Sergeant Major's, Ernest Shephard, kept a detailed diary.

The Dorsets suffered very severely in the attack with 90 men killed by the gas. The effect on the survivors can only be guessed at, though some indication can be gained from the diary entry for the following day as Ernest records in his diary “ The bitterest Sunday I have known or ever wish to know. Hardly know who is dead yet my, but several of my best chums are gone under.....The Dorset Regiment's motto now is, “No Prisoners”.

Sad to relate, the allies had been warned that a gas attack was imminent. A deserter.

Private August Jaeger, had come over to French lines the night before the attack and had volunteered the information that the enemy were preparing a “special attack”. The French refused to believe him and no warning was passed on.

Unfortunately for Jaeger, when, in 1932, a French officer wrote about this incident in his memoirs he was promptly arrested by the German authorities, accused of desertion and betrayal and sentenced to ten years in jail.

Stan Darley

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Taking the above words to heart we felt we wanted to continue to remember all those who endured and fell during World War 1 protecting our right to freedom.

It is quite difficult for young children to put themselves into this dark place (and indeed should we wish them to,) but we found the best way was for them to relive it through a family member which required a lot of chatting to grand and great grand-parents about what they knew about the Great War. This was precipitated by asking everyone including children, staff, PTFA, Governors and other groups to commemorate a loved

one by colouring in a poppy with their family details on it, (see above).

We then attempted to recreate our own Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red (Tower of London)in our Hall.

On our special WW1 day we also wrote letters from prisoners of war which were inspired by letters from a relation of our deputy head, Jane Prelogauskas, who wrote (on toilet paper!) what it was like to be incarcerated many miles away from home and loved ones. One class also wrote thank you letters to the unknown soldier ..

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er Dear UnknownnSoldier.

I can’t thank you enough for basically making my life so safe.

Even though you’re unknown, you’ll always be my hero. You are so amazing and brave for going to war and not staying at home and being a coward and getting a white feather.

Even though killing people is not at all kind nor nice, it kept our country safe with all those children and wives.

Where no-man’s land is sounds terrifying; what was it like and what did you hear? Were there times when you had a go to hospital? What did you do when you slept and did you have a wife and children. Sorry, just wondering. Take care unknown soldier, we will remember you.

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.. endured hardness, faced danger, and finally passed out of the sight of men by the path of duty and self-sacrifice, giving up their freedom.

He whom this scroll commemorates was numbered among those who, at the call of King and Country, left all that was dear to them, ..

Let those who come after see to it that their names Our be not forgotten.

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needs repainting. If anyone is able to help us with this please let me know. The children have been using the area and are enjoying the big round tables we purchased from Townsend Timber.

The next 'big' project we have been asked to fundraise for is new lighting in the car park of St Andrew's School. As many people know the lights we have do not work and when the school is closed and in the darker months it really is pitch black. Most of the money we raise this year will be going towards this project. If anyone would like to help with any events please let me know.

The PTFA isn't just for the parents of children at St Andrew's but also for the wider community. We hold meeting once a month, alternating between morning meetings in the school and evening meetings in the pub!.

Many thanks for your continued support.

Maryann Parkinson, PTFA Chairperson GENERAL NEWS

Welcome back to all the c h i l d r e n and parents to the Autumn term at St Andrew's School.

It seems like so long ago that we were on s u m m e r holidays and now the weather really is on the change!

The PTFA have jumped back into the term ready and raring to go. We held our AGM in September which saw no change to the current committee. By the time you get this we will have had our Spooky Disco in October. Photos next month.

On Friday 28 November we have our annual Christmas Fair. The fair will open at 6pm with the school choir, with teacher support, singing carols. We have a wide selection of outside stalls and also stalls from local community groups including Yetminster Scout Group and Leigh Brownie Group. Of course there will be mulled wine and mince pies and a special visitor/visitors will be in the grotto for the children. There are still a few stalls still available, so please get in touch if you would like one. We will be also holding our Christmas fair raffle, tickets available from the school office, for the chance to win one of three hampers filled with luxury gifts, chocolate and alcohol. Tickets are ÂŁ1 each or a book of five for ÂŁ5.

We have been very lucky to have had the Yetminster Scout Group revamping our schools outside classroom / quiet area. The project is nearly complete but we still have a few jobs that need completing. The wooden gazebo needs some TLC and also

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Craft Afternoon For Children and Families 1.30pm – 4.00 pm 16 November Leigh Village Hall Michelle Read and Philippa Toulson are running another afternoon of Christmas craft activities for the children and families of Leigh and their friends on Sunday 16 November There will be a small charge of £4 per child to cover materials and hire of the hall.

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We enter a bustling, spice-fragranced Eastern streets and here we meet the hero of our play, Aladdin, a kind-hearted lad (played by Tess Fisher) determined to build a new village hall for his community.

There is hissing and booing at the wicked Abanazar (Harrison Parks), who aims to find the long lost Lamp of Unlimited Power, destroy the village completely and replace it with a dazzling resort for the rich and famous.

On the other side of the Town, we see the frustrations of the lovely Princess Jasmine (Ellie Curtis), trapped in a life of luxury at the Palace. Jasmine, disguised as a commoner, relishes an all too brief escape into the outside world where she meets Aladdin. Abanazar then attempts to thwart their love and use Aladdin for his own evil purposes before abandoning him in a deep dark cave. But fate favours Aladdin and he encounters the magic Genie (Amy Drapper) of the Lamp, who, along with his assistants, the three wishes (Rowan Legg, Imani Harvey and Jasper Perrin), shows Aladdin what the future could hold for him.

The devious Abanazar works out another cunning plan and horror of horrors, he gains the power he has craved!

Reach for your hankies yet again as Abanazar cruelly separates our young lovers, yet we are still encouraged to cling to a brave hope that all may work out well!

Faith proves well founded as Widow Twankey ( Rowan Legg) gets back the lamp.

Hooray!

Will there be a Happy Ever After? …

Come in out of the cold and enjoy the story of Aladdin Trouble!

Performance on Friday 31 October and Saturday 1 November at Leigh Village Hall.

Curtain up 7pm. Tickets £6 senior citizens and Students £5 (Under 5’s free) available from Bridge Garage Leigh or reserve on 07791524791 Caroline Hart

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The Junior Wriggle Valley Players present

Hot school lunches at St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster Our newly sourced hot school meals (from Thornford kitchens) have gone down a storm! My favourite is macaroni cheese (I had seconds!) though the Wednesday roast ran it a close second.

Feedback from the children has been very, very positive. The amount of waste each day is much reduced and the impact on our children's health and wellbeing can only be good. And, from the evidence so far, the children are enjoying their food.

A massive thank you to everyone who is helping with transport.

This could potentially have been a deal breaking overhead so it is with great appreciation that we say thank you to parents Paul Hollick, Simon Jones, Lisa Barrow, Kate Grocheal, Jenny Elwick and Kevin Walden Also to community members Alastair Cummings and Emma Harris.

We have secured sponsorship from local businesses who have very kindly agreed to support our transport and meals costs so the school budget is not unduly depleted.

For September, October and November, Malcolm Wills, who runs Autotech and Buccaneer Motors, is our sponsor. In December, Sue Dodge of Bailey Ridge Plants will be our sponsor and West Country Cars for January.

Thank you to all these local businesses and all who work in them.

If anyone would like to volunteer to drive between Thornford and Yetminster (mileage costs are paid) or to become our sponsor for the spring months please let Sandra McVeigh or Dawn Perry know in the office.

Dawn Perry, Finance Office

17 November till Xmas

Lots of stalls of Christmas Fayre, including locally hand-made wall and table decorations. Many unique presents including: jewellery, hand made soaps, sewing items and other crafts. Wreaths to buy, ready made or make your own.

Natural wreath making opportunities nearer the big event, see adds. Visit our Unique Antique and Vintage Shops. Lots of Antique pieces, including furniture, 48

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Wander into the Railway station to sample the delights of our Vintage Buffet Tea Room.

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POGLES’ WOOD Activity PROGRAMMES We will have two more Woodland Wednesday sessions this year Wednesday 26 November and if there is enough demand and the weather is not too hideous a Christmas session on Wednesday 17 December!

ALSO – by popular demand there will be a Muddy Monday on 10 November and (again if weather permits!) on 8 December Please get in touch if you are interested. songs, Campfire stories, and sausages on October 31 -- wrap up warm and

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come and join us for some magic wands and woodland wandering 6 - 8 pm Please book in advance.

Pogles Parties - Pogles Wood is available for children’s parties Do look out for our Facebook page - Pogles Wood Education – for information about forthcoming activities and news of next years exciting events.

For directions and details of events or volunteering opportunities please contact Philippa on 01935 email or 873889 philippa@folksw.org.uk

Scouts are raising funds for new equipment and trips. We have decided to support Rag Bags. The scheme has been developed to raise awareness of textile recycling.

They collect unwanted clean textiles, paired shoes. hats, bags, belts, curtains, towels and bed linen.

The textiles are sorted according to quality for reuse or recycling. Good quality textiles are exported to Africa, Asia and Eastern Europe providing affordable second hand clothing. Poor quality textiles are cut into industrial wiping cloths.

If you have any recycling please place in a dustbin bag and give Dawn Perry a ring on 01935 873874 for collection.

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Topsy Turvy Baby and Toddler Group Activities 2014 Join us at 9–11a.m. every Tuesday during term time at St Andrew’s CE Primary School Topsy Turvy baby and toddler group is a friendly and informal parent, bumps, baby and toddler group.

New families are welcome. Snacks,

drinks, tea and cake provided. First visit is free then £1 per session.

October 7th Instruments 14th Leaf pictures 21st Food tasting 28th Half term November 4th Bonfire pictures 11th Messy play 18th Painting

25th Physical play December 2nd Xmas decorations 9th Christmas Party and card making at Leigh Village Hall 10.30-12.30 For more information please contact Emily on 01935 872362 / 07703534239 or just come along.

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There will be a "Behind the Scenes at the Antiques Road Show" with Paul Atterbury followed by lunch in Leigh Village Hall on Thursday 6 November 2014.

Ripples is supporting MOSAIC & the DC&FCT Tickets (£20.00) will be collected on the door. Please send cheque payable to Ripples to Mrs Nigel Thimbleby, Wolfeton

House, Dorchester DT2 9QN or reserve by email (kthimbleby/wolfeton@gmail.com) Ripples raises funds for youth projects in Dorset. We will consider any project which keeps teenagers occupied & off the streets or any project which would benefit Dorset youth in a particular and lasting way.

DORSET MACMILLAN ADVOCACY is an important new service which aims to provide one to one support to help you make informed choices about cancer treatment and care. They help you find out whatever you need to know, from information about cancer itself through to practical help that is available locally. It is a free service, independent, non-judgemental and confidential. Available to anyone over 50 who is affected by cancer, a team member will visit you at home to find out exactly what support you would like.

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support our local community It is not necessarily always popular to blow one’s own trumpet and yet I thought it was time we had a little trump. The Wriggle Valley Players are a group of local thespians who all share a common love of performing and we get together frequently in various guises to support our local community. Most of you will think that we just put on pantos and not much else and yet over the last few years, with others, we have raised over £5000 to help local groups.

The year before last, the whole community came together with the WVP and produced a wonderful variety evening, Rock on Poppy, in support of the Down’s Syndrome Society as our Chair at the time, Jim Aldhouse has a gorgeous granddaughter, Poppy, who has Down’s Syndrome.

Last year we had a double whammy and supported Gary Sturgess, with a Rock on Gary variety evening.

He was running the marathon in aid of two local hospices, the Weldmar and St Margaret’s, both wonderful charities.

Later that year Amy Goodfellow, with her fellow members of WVP and others, organised a Masquerade Ball for the Spinal Injuries Trust in Salisbury who are wonderful support for her friend, Gemma’s father who has spinal injuries.

So a pat on the back to all of you and of course everyone who came along to the evenings and had a fab time, thank you and well done, £5,000 is not to be sneezed at.

Put 5/6/7 February in your diaries for our 2015 panto, the Wizard of Oz directed by Amanda Thornton, it will be tremendous and fun for all the family.

Bella Neate-Clegg

Forest School and Baby and Toddler Group at Pear Tree At Pear Tree Preschool, St Andrew’s CE Primary School, Yetminster 1.30-3.00 pm every Thursday, £2.50 per family. Open to parents, grandparents & carers with babies & children aged 0-4 years.

Join us for a range of indoor and outdoor activities to include singing, music, play, baking and forest school. You can enjoy each activity with you child/ren and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee, juice, fruit and homemade cakes. peartreepreschool@outlook.com Ashley Eaton-Perrett, Nursery Administrator wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk 53

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The Wriggle Valley Players

Pete Shutler, musician Pete Shutler, the accordion player (and keyboards, English concertina, whistle, bowed psaltery and singer) with The Yetties, has died after a shockingly short illness.

He was 68.

Pete was born in 1945 in Mudford on the outskirts of Yeovil, but the family soon moved to Ryme Intrinseca. He went to primary school in Yetminster and it was through joining the 1st Yetminster St Andrew’s Scout Troop that he met Bob Common, Mac McCulloch and Bonny Sartin.

They started folk dancing with the local Women’s Institute and then formed the “Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca Junior Folk Dance Display Team”, who were once announced by an impatient MC as The Yetties – and so the name was born.

The lads decided they wanted to add music to their performance and Pete, having heard the legendary Scottish band leader Jimmy Shand playing the Bluebell Polka on the radio, decided to teach himself to play the accordion.

Pete told the story of meeting Jimmy Shand much later in life. He was delighted to meet the great man, one of his heroes, and Jimmy received him graciously, saying he should have a copy of his autobiography. Pete was very pleased to receive the book, duly signed by the great man. When it was time to leave, the great Scottish accordionist told the great Dorset accordionist how good it was to meet him ‘… and that’ll be £7.99 for the book.’ Pete said later that he treasured the book and the memory of meeting one of his heroes.

The Yetties turned professional in 1967 and toured as a four-piece until Bob Common left in 1979. The others continued until they retired in 2011. They are still remembered with great fondness by a host of fans, both in England and abroad.

They undertook several tours overseas, often under the auspices of The British

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Council, which exists to promote British arts and culture abroad. Their first such trip was to Nepal but, before they left, further dates and countries were added and they found themselves on a seven-week tour which took them to seven different countries.

Communications were not so advanced in some of those out of the way places and it was three weeks before they had the chance to phone home to say they were still alive!

Pete Shutler was much, much more than a local boy made good. He was a tremendous musician whose rare talent and ability would lift even the most reluctant dancer. He was a superb accompanist who filled audiences’ hearts with joy. He was a great raconteur who could tell the most outrageous stories and raise a smile from the most unresponsive listener.

He was also a great ambassador for English, and Dorset, traditional culture. On one of their overseas tours the band played to an audience of 1,500 at an agricultural college in Ethiopia.

The Ambassador told them they had done more for Anglo-Ethiopian relations in that one night than he had in ten years.

But it wasn’t just the big tours and venues.

Pete loved to play in The Weavers in Sherborne or for a Barn Dance in Leigh, and he loved to help and encourage young and aspiring musicians, several of whom have gone on to achieve great things. Alongside his fellow Yetties he was also a Patron of Folk South West and did much to help and encourage us in the dark days following the end of our Arts Council funding. He was a lovely man and already he is greatly missed.

Delivering the eulogy at Pete’s funeral, the Dorset singer John Waltham made an elegant reference to a song The Yetties made famous, “Dorset is just a little less beautiful without Pete Shutler.”

You can remind yourself of how good he was by switching on Radio 4 at 10 am on Sunday morning. There, as for the last 40 years, you will hear the Yetties version of Barwick Green introducing the Omnibus edition of The Archers. I defy you to keep your feet still!

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ear Friends For me, November is a special month in the year. On the first day, in the Christian Church, we celebrate all the saints in days past who lived the Christian life to the full, in so doing, highlighting the power of good over evil. All of our parish churches have a patronal saint, many of whom died in the cause of the faith. On the second day, we celebrate All Souls' Day, a time when we pause, reflect and give thanks for those who have helped us on our earthly pilgrimage and are no longer with us. People like our parents, relations, friends, grandparents, teachers, or companions who served with us in civvy street or the armed forces. On All Souls' day we remember them at the special service.

This reminds me of the story of the two bishops who died and presented themselves to St Peter at the Pearly gates.

They told Peter who they were, and what they had done for the Christian faith. St Peter was not too impressed and asked them to wait awhile. Moments later, a very attractive lady presented herself to St. Peter, whispered a few words in his ear, and was immediately ushered through the heavenly gates. The two bishops were somewhat miffed by these events and challenged Peter as to why they were kept waiting whilst the lady gained admittance

immediately. "My dear bishops", said Peter, "that lady used to drive a minicooper S and in so doing put the fear of our Lord into more people than both of you did during a lifetime in the ministry".

Continuing the November theme, on the ninth we shall join together for Remembrance Sunday, a day when again pause and reflect on all those who have died in the service of their country, in two world wars and the wars post 1945.

T his is followed on the Eleventh by the brief but special armistice day service at the triangle in Yetminster, when once again we gather for the two minutes silence.

Then on the last day of month the thirtieth comes St Andrew's day and Advent Sunday, when we not only give thanks for the life and work of Andrew, one of our Lord's disciples, but also celebrate the beginning of the Christian year. Two of our churches are dedicated to Andrew.

I am sure that you, like me, have many memories associated with all of those special days. It is always good to share and treasure special memories and I hope that as many of you as possible will come to the above services, when we shall pause and reflect on times past.

Happy memories.

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November - the month for memories

THREE VALLEYS TEAM local for services The Benefice Church Services April For complete list see: go to Sunday

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10.50am Remembrance Service

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6.30pm BCP Evensong

8.30am Joint BCP Holy Communion

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8.30am BCP Joint Holy Communion at Ryme 6.30pm TaizĂŠ Service at Methodist Church Yetminster

6.30pm Benefice Advent Service of Light

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Extra and Week Day Services for November 6pm 10am 2:30pm

Yetminster Yetminster Old Vicarage, Leigh Bradford Abbas Bradford Abbas

10:50am Act of Remembrance

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Compline Lower Covey Toddlers Service Holy Communion Saturday 1 November 7pm All Saints Service Tuesday 11 November 10:50am Act of Remembrance

Saturday 29 November 10am3.30pm

Three Men’s Breakfasts Dear Friends, The Three Men’s Breakfasts in the Sherborne Deanery (Folke, Melbury and Sherborne) have got together to arrange a short one night conference at the end of November.

The dates are 29 and 30 November at the Loxlane Centre, near Shaftesbury. The conference will begin in the Loxlane centre at 11am on the Saturday and finish at 3.30 on the Sunday.

The cost will be £80 for accommodation and full board.

They do a good line in home

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cooking and it’s a comfortable place with open fires and plenty of easy chairs. We would hope to offer activities such as walks as well as more gentle home based activities.

The idea of the day away is to develop some of the themes that have been touched on by different speakers at the breakfasts.

Is a spiritual life relevant in the 21st century and how does it relate to our daily work, retirement, our finances and families and a range of other topics? We have a guest speaker who will talk briefly on three

is a special occasion in the Christian Year. It is a day when we remember loved ones who have died over the past year and also in previous years.

This year it falls on Sunday 2 November 2014, and on this day we shall be holding a special commemoration service in St Andrew's Church, Yetminster at 3.30pm.

Tel: 01935 872600

occasions. He’s from Poundbury and used to be a prison chaplain.

You will be most welcome to join us either for the day on Saturday or for the full 28 hours.

Do contact us if you would like to join us or need more details.

1935 83003 johnrennie40@hotmail.com

All are most welcome to attend during which candles will be lit and special prayers said as we recall with gratitude those who have given us so much support and love in days past.

The service will be followed by light refreshments in St. Andrew's Hall.

I look forward to meeting you again on this very special day Revd. Prebendary John Parfitt

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Team Vicar: Rev’d Simon Brignall The Rectory, Church St, Yetminster, Sherborne 07718 627674 wrigglevb.office@gmail.com 01935 872 237

Team Office : St Andrew’s Church Hall, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG Tel: 01935 872600 www.threevalleysteam.com

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

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HELPING HANDS 01935 872600

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

The Friary, Hilfield Sundays: 8.30am Sung Eucharist 5.15pm Sung Evening Prayer Mondays Closed – Brothers’ Free Day

Weekdays: 12 noon Midday Prayer followed by Eucharist 5.15pm Evening Prayer These are sung on Saint’s Days

Further information is available from our weekly newsletter, the Church Office or visit our website.

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 Cliff Harris, Broad View, Forge Lane, East Chinnock, Yeovil, BA22 9EG. Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver (01935 873690)

Methodist Church Services SERVICES for NOVEMBER 2 No Service 9 Remembrance Sunday at St Andrews.

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Leigh Weather Watch September 2014 “By all these lovely token September days are here With summer’s best weather And autumn’s best of cheer” Helen Jackson 1831-85

After a dull, cool and damp August an exceptionally fine September was a very welcome change - and it confirmed the poet’s love of a month that cannot always live up to her expectations.

Temperatures September was warmer than usual, with an average temperature of 15.2C/59F instead of 14.2C/58F. The hottest day was the 6th, with 25.7C/78F, slightly above the 1999-2013 average high of 25.6C/78F. The coldest night was the 21st, with 1.2C/34F, but this was still warmer than one sub-zero night in September 2003 (-2.0C/28F).

Sunshine Although the sun shone on 28 of the 30 days there were only 78 hours of sunshine, well down on the 20052013 September average of 108 Sept 2014

hours. Our sunniest September so far was in 2011, with 139 hours - almost double this year’s figure.

Rainfall The absence of rain in September was a relief after the previous month, which was the second wettest August we have recorded. Lawnmowers could get out again, but they didn’t have too much to do in the prolonged drought.

There was only 3mm/0.1” of rain - but 2014 is still proving to be the wettest we have recorded. 2014 has seen 851mm/35” so far instead of the average of only 594mm/23” for 1999-2013.

Pressure September’s average pressure of 1025mb/30.3” was much higher than the usual 1019mm/30.1”. It only once dropped below 1020mm/30.1”.

Winds Average wind speeds in September were the lowest we have recorded (9mph instead of 14mph).

The strongest gust was a modest 16mph instead of 28mph.

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...gone gardening Great Bowls of Flowers!

‘Oh no I haven’t planted my bulbs!’ I hear you cry. The times I have done it..

If you bought bulbs but the wet weather has defeated you then buy a couple of bags of compost, lie them on their side and having cut a fairly regular rectangle out of the side of it plant your bulbs in that and leave it outside in the garden. It is a cheat but the bulbs don’t know that and they will come up all the same.

When they are up in the spring then you can transplant them into your beds and borders or pots around the patio as they form buds ready to flower. If you decided to create a sequentially flowering bulb pot then it is composed of layers. The deepest bulbs would be tulips.

W i t h bulbs the rule of thumb is to plant them twice the depth of their size however there are a l w a y s exceptions to every rule. Next plant the larger daffodil bulbs, in the next layer the small dwarfing bulbs and lastly on top the small corms of winter aconite and crocus sit just below the surface. A pot of this kind will start flowering in the very

early spring and go on until it is time to replant the pot with summer flowering plants. If you have bought Alliums they need to be planted deep so use an old rose pot or something similar.

Wallflowers are still available and these can still be planted. They create a riot of colour in spring and are so cheap to buy and easy to grow on. They give so much pleasure when the sparkle of Christmas is over and the dark cloudy days of winter prevail. What about your hyacinths? Prepared or otherwise get them in and keep the containers in a dark cool place until they start to bud up, they might sit proud as they grow, these are the roots forming so don’t whatever you do squish them down or you might break them.

Hanging baskets can be prepared and put outside, fill them with dwarf flowering bulbs, violas, daisies, pansies, ivies, cyclamen, ornamental grasses and small conifers. Winter goes on for a long time so colour is really important. Get stuck in!

Full moon this month on 6 November in time for Bonfire Night celebrations, check your bonfire for hedgehogs, they like to live underneath.

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Club News The History Society - Memorial names come back to life

The horrors of the First World War seem all too familiar. But when you take the names from the memorials and follow their careers in detail the sadness is almost unbearable.

The Gould family. William and Gemima Gould ran a blacksmith business in Yetminster.

Both sons were farriers in the business.

Herbert, the elder son, signed up, leaving behind his wife and two children. He was drafted into the cavalry unit of the Dorset Yeomanry. The unit was transferred to Egypt.

But then orders came through that the unit join the campaign in Gallipoli as “dismounted cavalry”. Herbert was left behind to take care of the horses. Alas, no reprieve from the slaughter in Turkey. Tragically he was poisoned by creosote. It was used on the horses’ hooves and had most likely got into the drinking water.

Three months later William, his younger brother and fellow farrier in the business, was killed in a cavalry charge at Agagia in the battle for Palestine.

Such were the stories of heroism, fate and loss reconstructed by Nick Speakman, exMajor and military historian.

Analysing the names on the memorials in Yetminster Nick identified three main routes Next Meeting: Wednesday, 12 November, to war for the men of Yetminster and the 2.30 pm, at St. Andrew’s Hall, Yetminster. surrounding villages: Graham Mottram will speak on ” ”. New members - those who had gone to Australia and very welcome. enlisted there wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk 67

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- the Dorset Yeomanry, drawn from workers on the estates around the village - the Dorsetshire Regiment or “Kitchener Battalions”.

Nick wove into the history some of the personal detail. The strange tale of Archibald Downton. Born in Ryme Intrinseca he went to Australia as an agricultural worker. In January 1915 he enlisted in the Australian Army – but as Joseph Smith! Why? Nobody knows.

He was killed at Gallipoli in May 1915.

However a fellow farm labourer from Yetminster, Ronald McDonald [sic], also serving in Gallipoli recognised him and swore an affidavit that the deceased Smith was actually Downton. Thus allowing Mrs Downton, whom he presumably knew back home, to receive a war pension. His favour delivered just in time as Ronald was to die there himself only months later.

Of course many names were of men killed on the Western Front. The early volunteers seen in the photo at the recruiting office at Dorchester in their farm clothes and cloth caps worked for the local landowners. They joined the Dorset Yeomanry which formed part of the British Expeditionary Force in 1914 – the “Old Contemptibles” – from the Kaiser’s reference to the “contemptible little army”.

Subsequently they served and died in France and Flanders.

Of the 70 men from Yetminster and around who enlisted, 23 were killed – a third – about par for the whole tragic course.

Leigh Discussion Club – thought was telling the truth. We went through Oct 2014 We commenced our new Winter programme on Tuesday 7 October. Our members turned out in force to welcome our invited guests for the evening from the Chideock Club, and what a great bunch of characters they turned out to be.

Our entertainment for the evening was provided

by Larry and Sue Skeates, ably assisted by friend Charlie. “Call my Bluff” an item of yesteryear being held up and then explained in great detail what it was and what it was used for !

Each of the three held the same item up and gave a different tale – we then had to signify A,B or C who we

banquet. Every member had generously brought about 14 items, at the end with them a plate of we were informed which goodies which had all been was the right one. Needless beautifully presented and to say, the scores were not laid out by our duty tea very impressive, the highest ladies and helpers. It was being 7. A really also noted that there was a entertaining couple of rather large chocolate cake hours. Larry and Sue must which turned out to be for be commended, they have birthday boy Edwin Parrott , taken their version of “Call and after a quick rendering my Bluff” around clubs and of “ happy birthday dear organisations and have Edwin” it was duly sliced raised over £20,000 for and shared out. local charities. If you want Our madam chairman an entertaining evening Racheal thanked our guests then give them a call 01963- for coming and contributing 362482. to a wonderful evening.

At this time of the Their Chairman returned evening we usually pass the compliment and said round the tea and biscuits that they all had been very but being a special occasion well entertained and looked with our guests from after, it would be a tough Chideock, the stakes were act to follow. upped into a veritable Chris Jacobs

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Wriggle Valley Women’s Group The WVWG started its 2 0 1 4 / 2 0 1 5 programme with an excellent talk by Beryl Lawrence who recounted her “Life in Stitches” from a young school girl making a needle case, through school and training to working in a haute couture firm in Grosvenor Square where she assisted in making gorgeous dresses etc. for very special occasions using the most beautiful of silk materials. After marriage to Peter, 68

she continued making clothes and toys for her growing family as well as making her first fabulous quilt made of snippets of silk.

We were shown a recently finished quilt, told its history and then invited to look out for an item to commemorate WW1, soon to be finished. Bridesmaid dresses were also made for her daughters. Beryl brought many items she had embroidered as well as wooden boxes with a family history and some she had re-lined and restored. All these items, not to mention the work done on the Yetminster Millennium Hanging, add up to a life very much in stitches who shares her skill with others. Thank you Beryl.

Anne Gillard

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Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club Monday 6 October saw the Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club Annual General Meeting.

The retiring Chairperson, Sandy Burton, reviewed the year very positively with humour and wit, thank you Sandy for your three years, while Treasurer, Chris Withycombe, delivered a set of accounts showing a healthy balance for the year ahead. Blair Sibun was elected as Chair together with other new committee members to replace those retiring. Morag Orchard as Programme Secretary has worked to produce a varied and interesting set of speakers who, in the coming months, will entertain and instruct us on the first Monday in the month. There remains one place on the committee for anyone who wishes to be more involved in the management of the Club.

Formal business over, after a glass of wine and refreshments provided by the committee, this was followed by an auction of plants supplied by members. With skill, expertise and good humour Blair Sibun and Steve Porter managed the Auction selling all

the plants and raising a good sum for club funds.

Our next meeting is on Monday 3 November at 7.30 pm in Chetnole Village Hall. New members are always welcome.

Membership is ÂŁ12 per person which includes discount vouchers for use at Castle Gardens. Guests are welcome at ÂŁ3 per evening. Come along and enjoy our interesting and lively meetings.

Michele Aldhouse

Our September meeting was the annual Birthday one. Jill Evans, during the business part of the evening, encouraged us all support the Organ Donation programme which the WI are promoting. The evening's entertainment was master minded by Margaret Murray who led us all in a sing-a-long! She had asked three members of the Chetnole Community Choir to come and help us and we certainly needed their help. We had great fun singing three songs, "Life is but a melancholy flower", "Dona Nobis Pacem" (which we did in a round) and we finished with "Three Blind Mice"! I am not sure we are quite ready for Gareth Malone but Margaret always makes everything she does amusing and there was a lot of laughter. This was then followed by a delicious buffet which the Committee had prepared - so thank you to all of them.

Our meeting on 25 November is "Scrap Book/Memory Albums" with Catherine Owen and the Competition is "An Old Memory". Do come and join us.

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Yetminster & Ryme Garden, Art & Craft Unusual Herbaceous Plants When someone offers me the chance to buy new and unusual plants for my garden, the temptation is just too great – up there in fact with new handbags or large bars of chocolate. And judging by the turn out for our October meeting I think I am not alone. Peter Cantrill, the owner, the inspiration, and the expertise behind Dayspring Plants, specialist growers, came to introduce us to just some of the varieties of unusual herbaceous plants that he produces at his wholesale nursery in Exeter.

Dayspring Plants supply many of the highly regarded garden centres in the South West, including Sherborne Castle Gardens, which really tells us all we need to know about their plants’ health and quality. Peter has been in the business for over 20 years, starting off with Clevedon Parks, then moving on to Ottery Nurseries for 16 valuable years experience, before embarking on his own. He came to our Garden Society meeting with some 50 different plants to show us – all shiny and healthy and many still in flower. And actually Peter looked all shiny and healthy himself. It was rather reassuring.

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We were introduced to some gloriously beautiful and unusual plants as well as the more familiar names.

My favourite was the – my g a r d e n definitely needs one of these. But I also put ticks against the Royal Star, the Paprika and the Silver Streak.

Actually I had rather a lot of plants ticked off on his list. Then at the end of the talk we were invited to purchase everything on his table – at wholesale prices. I think he went home with an empty van.

November Meeting Our AGM is on 11 November. This will be followed by a talk by Bob Gibbons, the famous wild life photographer. He is a terrific speaker so do come if you can.

We will be kicking off the evening with a glass of Robin Debell’s delicious home made champagne to ease us through the formal proceedings so please arrive promptly at 7 pm. Please remember this is the deadline for returning your completed forms and payment for the Christmas Party on 9 December and it’s also the best time to renew your subscription for next year. And, as always, new members will be very welcome.

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Tuesday Club –October 2014 This month we had a welcome return visit from Dorothy Baldock, one of our own members.

Her talk was entitled “Ride - a - Cock Horse” and dealt with the history of nursery rhymes. These were originally transmitted orally and some of them even had their start in Greek and Roman times. One of the first written collections was published in 1697 by a Frenchman - Charles Perrault - “Stories of Mother Goose.” (Mother Goose being the generic name in France for a countrywoman).

In England Beatrix Potter’s original “Tailor of Gloucester” contained many nursery rhymes and from this time on collections became widespread. Many of the rhymes were educational , encouraging children to remember their alphabet, how to count, and learn the days of the week and the months of the year.

(my contribution was two) but we had fun sewing them together!

Please put Saturday 15 November in your diaries for a Coffee morning with a Tombola, mini manicures and some fun games for children to raise money for November our various charities. This is being held from 10.30am - 12.00 in the Methodist Chapel in Yetminster. All are welcome.

Anne Reason There were also riddles, tongue – twisters, lullabies and finger and toe games, such as “This little piggy went to Market.”

Some of the rhymes were about real people, including “Ride a Cock horse” in which the fine lady on the white horse might have been Lady Godiva, Queen Elizabeth 1��, or the traveller Celia Fiennes. Little Miss Muffet’s father was an entomologist with an interest in spiders and Little Jack Horner, at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries, pulled out the very rich plum of the manor of Mells for himself.

There were even nursery rhymes with political references such as the “Lion and the Unicorn”: their fight was for the crown, which referred to James 1�� and the union of Scotland and England.

We finished our afternoon realising that the simple rhymes we had learnt as children had much more to them than we had suspected.

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month if you want to have your brain teased in friendly company.

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A few of us got together in early October to start sewing together squares which various members had knitted to form blankets to give to The Women's Refuge in Salisbury. three of our members, Caroline Saturday Birdsell, Dorothy Baillie and Susan Dyer, had knitted the vast majority of them and some of us had contributed a handful

Planning Applications November BATCOMBE WD/D/14/002378 12/08/2014 1, 2 & 3 The Pleck, Wriggle River Lane – Clad the walls with external insulation finished with real brick slips.(Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/001688 18/07/2014 Red Roses, Batcombe – Proposed stables on agriculturally tied dwelling. Proposed new vehicle access. Proposed extension (Full).

Withdawn 18 Sep 14.

CHETNOLE WD/D/14/002474 23/09/2014 Chetnole Inn - Change of use of redundant skittle alley (subsequently shop) to form 3 no. bedrooms with ensuite shower rooms for ancillary use for the private dwelling attached to the Chetnole Inn for the owners and operators of this public house and bedroom accommodation business (Change of Use). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002273 18/09/2014 Orchard House, Batcombe Lane Extensions and detached garage(Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/001898 07/08/2014 Nicks Nest, Batcombe Lane – Loft conversion and internal alternations(Full). Approved.

WD/D/14/001917 30/07/2014 Spring Cottage Barn, Neals Lane - Change of use of an agricultural building to a dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling). Prior Approval Required – Refused.

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LEIGH WD/D/14/001553 15/09/2014 Cross Farm - Build separate store to house bulk milk tank (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/001564 15/09/2014 Cross Farm - Cover part of existing silage pit, to reduce the amount of dirty water (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002405 15/09/2014 Willow Tree Farm - Request for confirmation of WD/D/14/002407 compliance with planning conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/D/13/001073/4 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002061 01/09/2014 2 Longmeadow, Three Gates – Erect garden room at rear (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/001755 14/07/2014 Newlands Cottage, Wriggle River Lane, Batcombe – WD/D/14/001756 Proposed extension and minor refurbishments to existing cottage (Full Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/14/001053 28/04/2014 Church Farm, Chetnole Road – Single storey extension (Listed Building Consent). Approved.

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RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/14/002394 15/09/2014 Caswell Farm, Common Road – Amendment to planning permission reference 1/D/13/000242 - revised site layout and revised racking details (Non-material Amendment). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002165 11/09/2014 Caswell Farm, Common Road – Conversion of redundant farm building into a dwelling (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002071 12/08/2014 Barn, Lakegate Lane - Change of use of agricultural barn to a single dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling). No Decision.

YETMINSTER WD/D/14/002540 30/09/2014 Higher Farm, High Street – Request for confirmation of compliance of condition 4 of planning approval WD/D/14/000637 (Compliance with Conditions). Confirmed.

WD/D/14/001788 24/07/2014 Higher Farm, High Street – Replace asbestos tiles on roof of outbuilding with slate. Replace a window with a door on the western facade of the outbuilding. Rebuilding of a chimney to the east end of Higher Farm outbuilding. Replace garage with a timber framed 3-bay carport. (Full). No Decision.

WD/CA/14/00311 24/09/2014 Sanders, Church Street – T1 Hungarian Oak - Reduce Crown by 15%. No Decision.

WD/CA/14/00261 24/09/2014 Manor House, High Street – T1 Oak – Remove 1 No limb.

Granted.

WD/D/14/001659 08/07/2014 Land adjacent Mill Lane – Erection of a two storey 3 bedroom house with rear single storey extension with associated parking and landscaping. (Full). Refused.

WD/D/14/001662 03/07/2014 Cross Farm, Church Street – Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 6 of planning approval 1/D/11/001247 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

WD/D/14/001255 04/06/2014 Mill Cottage, Downs Lane – Discharge of Section 106 Agreement dated 3.10.1988 (Modification and Discharge of Planning O).

Approved.

WD/D/14/001230 02/06/2014 Field House, High Street – Conversion of outbuilding to form ancillary guest accommodation and holiday let use (Full). No Decision.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on the 16 October and 13 November 2014. The meetings start at 2.15pm 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.

Graham Plaice

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News from Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service

Good neighbours stop rogue traders This is the message from Dorset County Council trading standards this November during National Consumer Week.

Latest research shows that nationally there could be as many as 170,000 incidents of doorstep crime each year. Doorstep criminals exploit vulnerable residents by convincing them to pay for shoddy or incomplete repair work, charging extortionate fees for their services, or threatening residents who do not pay. Thankfully doorstep crime is low in Dorset and with your help we’d like to keep it that way.

The 'Good neighbours stop rogue traders' campaign focuses on preventing doorstep crime by encouraging neighbours, family, friends and carers to look out for those most at risk in their communities.

Good neighbours stop rogue traders by looking out for the following signs: • Traders have been cold calling in the area; • A builder’s van is parked nearby, particularly one that doesn’t include a company name or contact details; • Building or maintenance work on your neighbour’s garden or house starts unexpectedly;

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• Poor quality work is visible on the roof, driveway, or property; • Your neighbour appears anxious or distressed; • Your neighbour visits the bank, building society, or post office more frequently, particularly if they are accompanied by a trader.

If any of these signs are familiar then why not: Ask your neighbour in private ­ in person or on the phone - if things are OK; If they are displeased, suggest calling a relative or carer on their behalf; Note any vehicle registration numbers; Keep hold of any flyers you have received through your door; Ask if the trader has left any paperwork and put it in a clean food bag for later use as evidence.

Report non emergency information to the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06, or Dorset Police on 101. In an emergency call 999 Why not display one of our new ‘We do not deal with uninvited traders’ door stickers to deter doorstep trading? You could pass supplies to your neighbours too. We’ve made them for you so pick up a pair of stickers from your district or borough council office reception, from most libraries, through the Neighbourhood and Home Watch network, by phoning the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 or by completing an online form at dorsetforyou.com/uninvited-traders to have them sent out to you.

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MPs and District Councillors serving you Conservative MP West Dorset House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA Advice surgeries Angela Charles, Tel: 01308 456891 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. cllrt.frost@westdorset dc.gov.uk Tel: 01935 891321

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The Wriggle Valley Magazine Chairman: Graham Plaice gplaice@gmail.com, 01935 872921 Editor, Production and Design: Bella Neate-Clegg e-mail: wrigglevalleymag@aol.com Secretary & Diary: Judith Palmer email: ja_palmer@btinternet.com Treasurer: Rob Barfoot, 01935 873306 Advertisements & Villages Co-ordinator: Gordon Ratcliffe, 01935 872996 email: gojan@btinternet.com Distribution: Stan Darley & John Fripp The Wriggle Valley Magazine, 2 Sunnyside, High Street, Yetminster, Sherborne DT9 6LF e-mail: wrigglevalleymag@aol.com website:wrigglevalleymagazine.co.uk

Copy deadline - 12th of the month prior to publication, however we would appreciate it if copy could be submitted before this date.

Photographs can be sent either as jpeg via email or as originals in colour or black and white that can be reproduced.

All village info should be emailed or delivered to your village rep (please see addresses and email under each village heading).

Collection point for hand written or typed articles: Old School Gallery (On the Boyle Café), Yetminster or 1 Cloverhay, Yetminster, Dorset.

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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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WVM Advertisers’ register October Advertiser ART & ANTIQUES Ally’s Old Anniversary Clocks Ark Village Muddy Waters Metal Art Old School Gallery Steve's Clocks BED & BREAKFAST Fourwinds, Chetnole Hound House, Yetminster Tarks Hill View CARE HOMES Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh CARS & SERVICING Addison Motors, Leigh Autotech Garage Services Brotherwood Automobility NS Autos, Dorchester Rd RW Autocare Thornford Transmissions West Country Cars CHIMNEY SWEEPS Alexander the Grate David Moss Steve White COMPUTERS & IT DMDH Computers PC Problems PDC Computing Professional Typing Service EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery Dorset Kitchen Cookery School CIAO Italian Courses Lower Covey Montessori Nursery Sunninghill Prep School, Dorchester EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Marquee Hire Co. St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES 123 Bookkeeping Services 4 Shires Asset Management Bill Craster, Tax Accountant Dorset Trading Standards Mogers Drewett FOOD & CATERING Bradford Abbas Village Store The Chippy Van Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café SPAR, Stores & P.O., Yetminster Thomas J Fudge

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Advertiser FUNERAL SERVICES WS Brister & Son Grassby Funeral Services AJ Wakely & Sons

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Bailey Ridge Plants Digger Hire, Yetminster Dorset Stabling Buildings Dragonswood timber products Dry Stone Walling & Paving Everything Green Express Equipment Centre GCT Green Man Garden Services Green Thumb Lawn Treatment Hay & Straw Sales JMH KDS Garden Machinery Repair Knighton Countryside Mgmt Komit Kompost The Log Man M&S Welding Malcolm Dunning gardening Paul Hambidge Contractors Queen Thorne Landscapes Tony Perrett Fencing Pestwright & Mole Catcher RGB Stonemason-headstones etc The Secret Garden Wriggle Valley Fencing HEALTH & WELL BEING Abbey Hearing Clinic Acupuncture Alexander Technique Beauty Treatments, Amy Wood Rebecca Dolbear, Psychotherapy Robert Frith, Optometrists Georgie's Hair & Beauty Jane Redfern Spiritual Development Circle Yetminster Health Centre HOME-BUILD & MAINTENANCE AD Renovations J Bennett Joinery Bowring Building Contractors John Butler Master Thatcher Ian Crossland, Property Maint.

Dorset Plasterers Elite Estates Fournier Ltd Stuart Goodier Boiler Servicing M Harris Builder

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Advertiser AR Hillier Steve Jones Carpentry & Joinery Knott Roofing Lawrence Electricals Mark O'Sullivan Carpentry Neal Electrical Services Nick Cheesman, Building Contract.

Parks Roofing & Building Ltd "R" Plumbing Works Roofing Gear Sellick & Saxton Spearbuild Tony Humphrey Building Tony Humphrey Plastering BA Wallbridge Plumb. & Heat.

Wayne Timmins Decorator Westcountry Electrics HOME & INTERIORS Steve Bane fabrics Flyscreens KC Decorators Melbury Kitchens & Interiors Ovenu - oven cleaning Sibley Kitchens & Bathrooms Michael Sturmley Carpets Professional Ironing service Trevor Winter, Telephone Eng. Upstairs Downstairs West Country Tiling Yetminster Cleaning Services MUSIC TUITION Amy Whittlesea PETS & LIVESTOCK Dog Grooming & Stripping Mobile Dog Grooming Unit Perfect Paws Smart Dogs of Yetminster POST OFFICES Leigh Yetminster PROPERTY Stockwood Lettings PUBLIC HOUSES & HOTELS Chetnole Inn George Albert Hotel King’s Arms SPORT & LEISURE Barfoots' Bouncers Flowers Farm Trout Lakes Sherborne Tennis Club TAXIS & HIRE SJ Executive Cars A2B Distance Travel WVM Advertising Rates

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PLEASE REMEMBER the next magazine is a double issue Dec 2014/ Jan 2015

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Wriggle Valley Magazine November 2014