272 February 2015 Wriggle Valley Magazine

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No. 272 February 2015

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Beautiful sunrise through the windows of St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

Editor’s musings…

A sad beginning to the new year with the very distressing news that St Andrew’s CE Primary School’s headteacher was killed in a cycling accident on his way home from school; the magazine is full of tributes to him and thoughts and prayers for his family.

In spite of this, spring keeps on edging its way in with snowdrops popping out in our gardens. We have had some beautiful sunrises too as you can see in Maria Hudson’s photo above taken from the Chetnole Inn. Thank you to wildlife photographer, Colin Varndell, for the use of his delightful cover photo of a hibernating dormouse (p46) We are always looking for ways to improve our magazine and an area has been identified to be added to our distribution. This has raised a question that there may be other small pockets of our community that are not receiving a copy of the magazine. Could distributors consider their areas to see if others need to be added to our list. If you require any extra copies of the magazine please ring John Fripp on 01935 873798.

We need some cheering up so I shall be sure to join our local group of thespians, the Wriggle Valley Players who are putting on the pantomime version of the Wizard of Oz (p45) the first week in February. It looks to be loads of family fun.

Enjoy February with may be even a little surprise or two on Valentine’s Day. Here’s Hoping!

Bella Neate-Clegg The Wriggle Magazine is FREE to you but readers are invited to make voluntary donations towards the cost of production. These should be forwarded to the Treasurer at Mallows House, Church Street, Yetminster, DT9 6LG. Cheques can be made payable to Wriggle Valley Magazine.

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BATCOMBE.....

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he church was decorated with great efforts and looked wonderful with a real tree and lots of candles. The children's carol service on Christmas eve was a lovely occasion with Christingle oranges for all the children, mince pies and mulled wine followed with sweets for the little ones. On Christmas day Brother Sam took the service and we welcomed friends from the Friary as usual. I would like to thank everyone who helped in any way with our festive services.

Join us for a talk, Cold War Warriors,

by Rear Admiral Paddy O'Riordan CBE, which will give an account of his career serving in the Royal Navy, firstly as a submariner and then captain of a type 42 destroyer 1954-1989. A fascinating period in our nation's history with interesting insights into the life and conditions on board. The people and places illustrated with photographs and anecdotes.

I would like to have a rota for readers in the church so if anyone in your family, whatever age, would like to be included, even if you can only do one week or one month a year, please let me know.

Bridget Gordge DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ● A Jumble sale will be held at Leigh Hall on 11 April at 2.30pm, any donations please to Carol Attwell. ● The Cream Teas will be at the Friary on the 21 June at 3pm. ● The 3rd Auction of Promises will take place on 21 November at Leigh Village Hall.

Batcombe Church Lottery November 1st No 25 2nd No 22 3rd No 58 December 1st No 29 2nd No 37 3rd No 30

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CHETNOLE.....

e begin by sending our sincere condolences to all the schoolchildren and staff (many of whom live in Chetnole) from St Andrew’s Primary School whose head teacher Paul Miller so tragically died in a road accident in January.

It has been a massive shock for the whole community but for those who knew and worked with him it must have been even more so and our thoughts are also with Paul’s family at this very sad time.

Forthcoming Events in Chetnole Village Hall Saturday 14 February

THE NEW SOCIETY JAZZ BAND Tickets £10 - available from John Head 873555 or Shirley Madgwick 872838.

Thursday 26 February AMALTHEA - flute & harp duo ARTSREACH EVENT Tickets £10 - available from John Head (873555) and John Sanford (872973) Saturday 14 March

SUNSET VALLEY STOMPERS with Mike Denham - Jazz Café event Saturday 7pm, 21 March

QUIZ NIGHT Tables of 4 - £20 Booking - Jilly Clarke 873509 or Jackie Boulter 873742 Saturday 25 April

THE DAVE BOWEN QUINTET On a happier note we congratulate Mrs Eileen Deaman from School Lane on her 90th birthday which she celebrated on 15 January.

Mrs Deaman has lived in the village for twenty years now and we send her very happy birthday greetings for last month. When I popped in to see her she told me that she loves reading and was very interested in my smart phone!

We are also very pleased that Ted Warr, of School Lane, is on the road to recovery following his period of illhealth before Christmas.

It can be a tough old month, February, so wrap up warm and watch how you go. See you in March.

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We have arranged an extra Artsreach event at Chetnole Village Hall on 26 February.

A flute and harp duo Amalthea- will present a mixture of music from composers past and present. Everyone enjoys the pleasant sound of the harp and flute - so do please come along to be soothed and delighted.

Tickets ÂŁ10 - available from John Head (873555) and John Sanford (872973)

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THE OLDE BOSTON TEA PARTY AT THE CHETNOLE INN Sunday evening 23 November and the Chetnole Inn was packed … not with diners for a change, but an audience keen to hear the Olde Boston Tea Party with long time Hermitage resident Jeremy Cozens on mandolin, experienced song writer Charlie Boston on (most) lead vocals and guitar, Pete Orgill on fiddle and highly accomplished versatile bassist Dave Hatfield. The excitement was palpable as the band kicked off on the dot of 7.30 and continued for most of the evening. Jeremy explained how nervous he was as he has rarely played a gig so near to home but he need not have worried, the Wriggle Valley was fully behind him.

Using American Bluegrass as a nexus they moved through a variety of musical styles of songs, instrumentals, jigs and reels that left the audience exhilarated and delighted. Charlie is a songwriter of much creativity and invention and we were treated to a

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number of his own songs among the more traditional Country and Western songs that could be expected. The set finished with a setting of Tom Paxton’s “Last Thing on my Mind” which was both faithful to the original yet had the” Olde Boston Tea Party” touch.

Dextrous work around the finger and fret board from Jeremy and Pete was frequently applauded and the Chetnole crowd was much appreciative of the individual skills in the band and the vocal harmonies that often underscore Michele and Jim Aldhouse

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BERTIE'S BIG BAND CONCERT

The concert at the end of November was the most amazing night. The sell-out audience were treated to fantastic big band sounds, from Glenn Miller to the present day.

With over 20 in the band, the stage at Leigh Village Hall was just about big enough! The whole evening was a tremendous success and the band got everyone to their feet dancing at the end. The two very talented singers, Lucy and Simon, sang several well-known jazz standards and Michael

Bublé numbers which made the evening go with a swing.

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for much needed funds for our little church in Hermitage.

Thank you to everyone from Leigh, Chetnole, Yetminster and beyond who came and supported us.

CHRISTMAS BINGO Christmas Bingo was a great success and was very well attended. It was lovely to have the hall full with extra tables needed in the kitchen. Special thanks go to Charlie for calling, and Ann for her help. The next Bingo is in March (see below).

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT It was great to have the church full to bursting for our Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve. The service was taken by Rev. Simon Brignall. The atmosphere with all the candles and hearty singing of the carols set us well and truly in the Christmas spirit.

QUIZ FOR ST. MARY’S Saturday 7 March At the time of going to press places are still available for our next quiz on Saturday 7 March.

If you have not yet registered a team (of 4), or your individual interest, can you please call me as soon as possible on 01963 210292.

To remind you - the cost is £5 per head, there will be a raffle, a bar, but please bring your own nibbles.

EASTER BINGO – Saturday 21 March Bingo returns to the Village Hall on Saturday 21 March, with ‘eyes down’ at 7.30pm.

We hope to see you there.

ST. MARY’S CHURCH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – Tuesday 14 April Our Annual Parochial Church meeting will be held on 14 April, starting at 7.30pm (venue to be decided). If anyone feels they would like to lend a hand to help us take care of the church, either on the cleaning rota or on the flower rota we would be very grateful for more help. Of course we would be thrilled if anyone would like to join our small PCC to help keep our little church going.

SPRING WALK AND BRUNCH Sunday 19 April The walk will start at 11.30 in the car park at the top of Telegraph Hill, and we will do a round walk of approximately 1-1.5 hours with one small steep hill, then onto the Village Hall for brunch.

More information will follow in the March edition.

MUSIC ON THE GREEN Friday 7 August This is a reminder to make a note in your diary for this event – Nina Garcia returns to sing and play on Hermitage Village Green on Friday 7 August.

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CHRISTMAS SERVICE We all remember vividly the night of the 23 December 2013 when the raging storms forced us to abandon our service!

A small inconvenience compared to the loss endured by many. Thankfully this year all was peace and quiet with only the merry sound of carols floating through the evening air of Hilfield.

A wonderful attendance with standing room only! Many thanks to the Fisher family who once again provided us all with lovely warm mince pies and mulled wine back at Pond Farm.

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oping you all had a good Christmas and New Year.

As we begin another year I hope we have a mild winter, less rain than last year and hopefully a long hot summer to look forward to.

Watch this space!!

We do seem to be lucky at the moment with the weather not throwing to much at us, and I as walk the dogs the grass seems really green and long in length, the trees are budding, and I saw primroses in the bank, very brave of them, the daffodils in the lawn are about three inches in height and we have two sets of starlings making nest's under the eaves. With everything unpleasant happening around the world we are truly blessed to be living in this beautiful part of the country. And as we begin 2015 we would like to wish all our family and very special friends all the best and hope it's a good one.

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hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and New Year in spite of all the germs that have been doing the rounds. The hens are still laying and the days are getting longer!

As always there are events to look forward to in the village. There is a coffee morning in the church on 3 February and a table top sale in the Village Hall on 21 February. One is an opportunity to inspect the new church facilities and the other is a chance to recycle some clutter in preparation for a bout of spring cleaning!

It is good to have something to write in our new diaries and Anne and Elizabeth are giving us plenty of advance warning for events in July and September so we have no excuse for not being available! Do please pass me your dates for events so they can be included here together with details of new arrivals and other important village events. If you could keep information and reports fairly brief that helps. As you can see there is so much to cram into the magazine these days.

At the time of writing it is hard to think of anything beyond the recent sudden death of Paul Miller, Headteacher of St Andrew’s CE Primary School in Yetminster. It is crushingly sad and has shaken the whole community. Please spare a thought for his family and friends and for the whole of the school as they struggle to adapt to such a massive change in their lives.

Philippa Toulson

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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, LEIGH We wish you all a very Happy 2015 although I think for many it has had a very sad start. We had a good attendance at our Carol Service and we are so grateful to Bailey Ridge Nurseries, Alan and Sue Dodge, for the gift of a very fine Christmas tree - very kind of them. We sent the sum of £206.83 to the Oxfam Ebola Appeal.

Thank you all for your generosity.

Do come and join us for a Coffee morning in the church on Tuesday February 3rd 10.30 -12.00 when there will be a bring and buy stall and delicious biscuits! Also for those of you who have not inspected our new facilities, we will be delighted to show you them. Amongst other services in February there is a Family Service on Sunday February 15th at 10.15am which is a short family friendly service on the theme of "Love".

A date for your diary - there will be a joint Fete in the village on Saturday 5 September to raise money for St Andrew's Church and Leigh Village Hall.

PERCY REED With much regret we announce the death of Percy Reed of Fir Villa, Leigh at the age of almost 93 years after a short illness.

Percy had lived in Leigh most of his life except for four years when he was in the army during WWII serving in N Africa, Sicily and India, returning to farming on being demobbed.

He met Connie and was married in Melbury Osmond Church in 1953 and they had four children, Michael, twins Ruth and Charles and Robert.

Percy was always willing to help with village projects and he was Captain of the Church Bells for over 50 years and taught many young people to ring. When the bells

A reminder that if anyone would like to hold a charity coffee morning in the church on any 1st Tuesday morning of the month, please do contact us - we are very keen to share our new facilities.

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were rehung in 1996 he took them to Bridport to be retuned and a sixth bell hung. He also helped to level the graves in the Church Cemetery, making it easier for mowing.

Percy and Connie retired in 1996 and Charles is now farming Drummers Farm, but Percy was always interested in what the family were doing and would help if he could.

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SPRING COFFEE MORNING Saturday 11 April

Christmas seems a distant memory now, but what a wonderful time we had!

Grateful thanks to all who came and sang, made mince pies and joined in the fun!

Our Christmas Fair raised £520 for the RBL, an amazing amount, thanks to all. Special thanks must be extended to Alan Dodge and his amazing flying reindeer, Leigh Brownies, St. Andrew’s school, Folk South West, the Mother’s Union, The Leigh carol singers, and everyone else who supported us, what a wonderful community we live in!

My favourite part however was the Christmas nativity, led by Tony Durkin

and with Jasmine the donkey providing a special touch. Mary flatly refused to ride on the donkey and the two little shepherds had a fight over a toy sheep, which just added to the magic! Six month old baby “Jesus” kept us all entranced and carols were sung with gusto.

Looking forward to the New Year and we have a coffee morning planned for Saturday 11 April, please make a note in your diary.

We are always on the look out for new ideas for the activity programme, and if anyone would like to share their talents, can give a talk or play a musical instrument, we would love to hear from you.

RHYME Welcome to Rob & Sue Wydra who have a last managed to ST ANDREW'S THE OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME move into FernSCHOOL CottageCHOIR (Jean VISIT Meadens) after months of renovations.

The arrival of a full size pristine looking Taylor’s coach at 10.30 led to an exodus of too many to count children and

teachers who were ushered into our main dining room. Here most of the mobile residents were settled in a large semi-circle creating a stage like area for the choir The children dressed in blue tops and black skirts or trousers took centre stage in disciplined ranks. They began by singing a carefully rehearsed well known carol with a satisfying volume and clarity of words, accompanied by a player on a table top Yamaha and supported by a rhythmic rattle. Then one of many surprises. A group

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of them became hand bell ringers and gave an impressive short recital; then more carols, some with solo and part singing in which we could join in. This was made easy with words available on a Christmas Carol crested song sheet. Then another real surprise, a solo Irish dancer.

An interval for thirst quenching soft drinks and energy restoring biscuits allowed for an enormous volume of chatter led afterwards to some adjusted carols supported by more bell ringing, miniature tinkling cymbals and chime bars. After a final noisy rendering of “We wish you a Merry Christmas” by the full choir including teachers and audience, praise was voiced for everybody concerned.

As a last gesture, demonstrating the spirit of the occasion, the children circulated among the audience handing out biscuits and they received little parcels of sweets previously prepared by the residents.

Denzil Goddard, the Old Vicarage

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Monday 9 March

The Invitation Game (15) Based on a real life story of legendary cryptanalyst Alan Turing, the film portrays the nail biting race against time by Turing and his brilliant team of code-breakers at Bletchley Park, during the darkest days of World War 2.

Benedict Cumberbatch has the leading roll. Excellent script, not to be missed.

Monday 13 April Mr Turner (15) Mike Leigh’s biography of the British Artist J W W Turner, played by Timothy Small, who delivers a majestic performance, capturing both Turner’s quicksilver intelligence and energy but also his course manners.

Shows start at 7.30pm,doors open 7pm, bar provided.

We look forward to seeing you on some of the above dates.

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elcome to Jay, Richa and Kammy Singh, who have moved to the Saywells old house; Jay is a ship’s captain, Richa has a GP practice in Bridport. Their 14 yr old Kammy attends the Park School and is keen on most sports. Hope they will be very happy in Ryme The carol service seems a long time ago now, but it was a very nice occasion; thank you very much to Sue and Andrew Footner for hosting the wine and mince pies afterwards.

Both Christmas services were much better attended this year and it was wonderful to see the church really being used. It all looked so pretty, thank you Andy and Sue Templeman for all the decorating.

Sun 4 Jan was the annual village walk, which was again well

attended, about 30 hardy souls set off through the mud led by Colin Millward. We all went back to Sue Batten at HIll Cottage for soup and sausages as well as a glass or two of wine. A donation of £200 was collected for Dogs for the Disabled which will provide eight puppy lessons for up to 24 puppies. Thank you all very much.

RAG BAG is still continuing just the venue has changed, please now leave your bags in the church porch where they will be collected daily or call 872982 if you need help .

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RHYME Welcome to Rob & Sue Wydra who have a last managed to move into Fern VIETNAM TREK A group of 14 walkers (average age 58) plus guides, walked through Fu Luong Nature Reserve over a period of five days. Averaging 10 miles per day - temperature was about 32 degrees (plus humidity), gradients (like walking up Batcome hill and more) quite challenging at times, scenery beautiful and the people very friendly. Our group raised a clear profit for the Hospice of £30k and rising, this will provide three days of care across the whole of Somerset, or 238 home visits by the Community Nurse Team.

The local walkers were; Annie Sinnott (Leigh), Veronica Hansford (Yetminster)

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Village Rep: David Torrance wvnyetrep@aol.com Village Mag Distributor: Fiona Williams

readers Yetrep (pages and as the editor keeps reminding me!) will know that I like to witter on about things a bit. This, I must admit is normally due to the several glasses of red wine which I find helps the literary process late at night as I attempt, miserably, to meet the editorial deadline.

Hopefully you will have realised from my efforts that I am somewhat passionate about the village as a living, working and breathing community. The news therefore of the sad loss of the headmaster at the school has left me empty and struggling to comprehend how something like this can happen to our village.

Although I did not know him personally I had been involved with the school through the Fair Association in helping support the "wheels for meals" initiative and he had written an enthusiastic letter to us and you could see from this that he was clearly someone who was passionate and caring about his work.

Words are inadequate at a time like this but I am sure you all join with me in sending thoughts and prayers to his family and to the pupils, staff and Governors of the school at this difficult and very sad time.

David Torrance

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Maggie Smith, Kevin Kline and Kristin Scott Thomas star in a story of a middle aged American who inherits a flat in Paris only to find it occupied by an uncooperative 90 year old woman, and that – into the bargain – he has to pay her a fee while she lives in his flat!

Based on the real life story of Alan Turing, the film portrays the race against time by Turing and his team at Bletchley Park. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, already talked of as a 2015 Oscar Nominee for his performance, and Keira Knightley.

Tickets at £6 will be on sale at the Spar/PO, Sunnyside, Yetminster from two weeks beforehand. Tickets include choc ice! Please try and buy your ticket in advance.

Doors open at 7pm for 7.30 show start.

Wine and nibbles will also be on sale.

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VILLAGE NEWS

LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE CHALLENGE Coronary heart disease is the UK's single biggest killer, claiming around 73,000 lives a year - an average of 200 lives every day!

The British Heart Foundation raises money to help fight this disease and to support those who are affected by it. Progress is being made but there are still millions of adults and children who need help.

As an active cycle sportive I wanted to undertake something that would be both challenging and worthwhile and I am planning to cycle the 290 miles from London to Paris between 22 - 26 July to raise vital funds through sponsorship to help the BHF continue with its important work.

The route takes me through the Kent countryside to Dover and, once I have crossed the Channel, I will travel along French country lanes passing the war memorials and cemeteries of the Somme with views of the rolling, green fields of Northern France.

The piece de resistance of this journey will be the

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR in aid of Parkinsons We would like to thank all who supported the above,the total made on the day,including donations was £536. Our daughter managed to add to that total and we sold a further £77. worth of craft goods at a Parkinsons group meeting making a final total of £703.50. We were very thrilled with this grand total Mary & Peter Kachel

final cycle up the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, following in the tyre tracks of the cycling greats.

I have already started training and would ask you to support me in this venture. I would like to raise at least £2000 and you can donate in the following ways:by using the link and https://home.justgiving.com searching for Edward Fairhurst BHF London to Paris Tour de France 2015, by texting the number 70070 and typing the code EJFA69 followed by the amount you would like to donate or by using the collection tin at the SPAR store in Yetminster.

You can also follow me on Facebook or Strava to see follow my progress and if you see me cycling around the local area any support you can give would be greatly appreciated.

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HAPPENINGS IN THE HART Just one small correction from last time. the money raised at the November quiz was for " Shaftesbury & District Carers Hope Projects " and not Hope Projects We had a full house for the Carol singing on the Saturday before Christmas with everyone in good voice and "spirits" and on our Grand Xmas Draw on Christmas Eve. Our review quiz was fully booked a week before the event with a magnificent 11 teams taking part (we had 65 people and we just about shoehorned everyone in!) - there were a lot of questions to get through and everyone did well and we raised ÂŁ110 for The Yetminster Jubilee Hall.

We are very pleased with Our Art for All 2015 Calendars which are selling well and look good in any kitchen, study or wherever you want to hang them - all profits go to help pay for our specialist teacher and to fund our classes so by buying one you are helping a good cause.

Our furniture is rearranged so as to make a cosy inglenook around the log fire and this gives better space to the bottom of the gallery for our creative activities which, as a well as the Art for All Project now include "Pencil &

New Year was a busy night with the theme being "Vintage" - Gerry and Nikki were winners of the best dressed competition and a great effort was made by eve Our next quiz is on Saturday 31 January - 8.30pm start and you will all be pleased to know that Rachel is returning to act as Question Mistress so you will not have to put up with my drone - you see, I know what you think!

She has her hands full with Jack arriving three weeks early on the 19 December and weighing 6lb 10ozs (he is doing well) and with Molly now taking her first steps.

Putting all this aside we have heard the tragic news about Paul Miller's accident and would take this opportunity to send our condolences to his family and our thoughts are with all the pupils, staff and Governors at the school for their loss.

Jim & Carole Bayfield

Paper" drawing/sketching classes with Laurence Belbin every other Monday.

We have a number of exciting exhibitions and events planned so do please watch this space, drop in or see our website and join our mailing list.

On a personal note I am very saddened by the news from the school and my thoughts and prayers are with Paul Miller’s family and the school children and the village community who are so special.

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PARISH PLAN UPDATE Well it has been another busy month for the working group with the need to sort out the Collection Boxes, the distribution of the Consultation documents and the surgeries but we feel we are now there (have I said this before!).

So a big Thank You to all those who have helped get things done and importantly a huge Thank You to everyone who has taken the trouble to return their list of priorities and drop in to one of the surgeries to talk about the Parish Plan and what you as a community want and expect.

We are now in the process of collating the results so that we can finalise everything ready for approval by the Council and printing. A number of interesting comments have been made and we are revisiting the Action Plan and issues that the priorities were developed from to "fine tune" Plan.

Our preliminary analysis of the use of the Parish Website and in particular the Parish Plan pages and the documentation pages and Community Forum is very positive - if haven't already looked at the website or used the Forum you can do so at so do please give it a try. If you don't have a computer then paper copies of the Parish Plan development documentation are available from the Clerk to the Council tel no: 01935 873510.

A number of people have asked what we are going to do with the collection boxes - we intend to donate one of these to the Wriggle Valley News for them to use as a central collection point and the three remaining boxes will be offered for sale at a later date so watch this space!

RHYME Welcome to Rob & Sue Wydra who have a last managed to move into Fern Room has a healthy, hearty range of Xmas Market to see all those wonderful seasonal soups and a fine selection of things made locally by local people and to delicious homemade cakes and is open see the event so well supported. Many Thurs, Fri and Sat - locally produced venison thanks to everyone who came along! All the and popular beef burgers are now also stallholders were very happy and we can available. The Hair Loft has lots more to certainly look forward to another bigger offer this year including nail and beauty treatments - please see Lin's website for full and better Xmas Market next year!

Things are changing again at The Ark details.

We are now open Tues to Sat. 9-5pm Village with more shops being put in to and remember that we also buy all types of expand the "Market Place" with new Antiques and Vintage items. shopkeepers with lots of new things for sale Mark Stephen this year. For 2015 The Vintage Buffet Tea

MARK AT THE ARK It was good at the

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DOG FOULING YETMINSTER Once again the Parish Council has had complaints regarding Dog Fouling.

This is caused by: A. Dogs being allowed to run free with no supervision.

B. Some Dog Owners failing to pick up after their dogs. In addition and arguably even more unsociable are owners who do pick up but then throw the bag into the nearest hedge – garden or otherwise.

The great majority of dog owners have a social conscience and pick up after their dogs, putting their bags in either a public litter bin – which is allowed – or their own rubbish bin. Well done them. I only wish the small minority of uncaring and anti social dog owners would do the same – whilst a bit late how about a New Year resolution to do so.

In addition if you must allow your dog to run free with no supervision, please check around where it might have been and remove any fouling you find.

It is fair to say that the village environment is being spoilt for the many by the few.

David Gould

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK WITH CHILDREN? We are looking for a MID-DAY SUPERVISORY ASSISTANT at St Andrew’s CE VC Primary School, Yetminster .

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

NEWCOMERS - WELCOME. Several years ago a Welcome Pack was put together to welcome anyone moving into the village.

It contains much information about all the clubs and activities that take place in and around the village of Yetminster including bus and train timetables. It can be quite difficult to keep a check on newcomers and we rely on friends and neighbours informing us.

If you have been missed and would like a pack or know of anyone new to the village please contact Margaret Bedding on 01935 873437.

Many Thanks, Valerie Rowsell, Churchwarden

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Dates for your Diary END OF JANUARY Sat

31 New Year Party

Hermitage Village Hall

FEBRUARY Sun 1 Mon 2

Tues 3

Thur 5

Fri Sat

6 7

Sat 7 Mon 9 Tues 10 Wed 11

Sat

14

Tues 17 Sat

21

Tues 24

Thur 26

Conservation Day Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club The Natural Beauty of Dorset Colin Varndell Coffee morning and Bring & Buy Leigh Discussion Club A Walk in China by Mike Spencer Cerne Valley Community Landscape Project WVP Panto Wizard of Oz WVP Panto Wizard of Oz WVP Panto Wizard of Oz Grand Jumble Sale Leigh Moviola The 100 Foot Journey Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. Restoration of Hestercombe Yetminster History Society The Silk industry in Sherborne Elisabeth Bletsoe Snowdrop Saturday Volunteer day Conservation Day Jazz CafĂŠ New Society Jazz Band WVWG The Funny Side of a Funeral Clive Wakely Table top sale for Leigh Playground Leigh WI Cheese tasting Windyridge Cheeses Yetminster Films My Old Lady Artsreach Amalthea flute and harp duo

10am-4pm 7:30pm

Alners Gorse Chetnole Village Hall

10.30am-12 7:30 pm

St Andrew's Church, Leigh Leigh Village Hall

9:00 AM

Yelcombe Bottom, Cerne

7.30pm 7.30pm 2.30pm & 7.30pm 2-4pm 7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

7:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

2:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

10am-6pm 10am-4pm 7:30pm

Minterne Gardens Pogles Wood Terrace Fields SNCI, Sherborne Chetnole Village Hall

7:30pm

Gable Court, Yetminster

2.30-5pm

Leigh Village Hall

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster Chetnole Village Hall

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DIARY

Dates for your Diary MARCH Mon 2

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Castle Gardens evening visit

Tues 3

Leigh Discussion Club Dorset Wildlife speaker

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Sat

Leigh WI Jumble Sale

2-4pm

Leigh Village Hall

7

Castle Gardens

Quiz for St Mary's Church

7:30pm

Hermitage Village Hall

Leigh Moviola The Imitation Game

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Tues 10 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society Visit to Castle Gardens

2:30pm

Mon 9

Wed 11 Yetminster Hist, Soc. Yetminster 2:30pm in the 1840s Bruce Upton

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sat

Leigh Village Hall

14 Batcombe event - Cold War Warrior Rear Admiral Paddy O'Riordan CBE

7:00pm

Jazz CafĂŠ Sunset CafĂŠ Stompers 7:30pm with Mike Denham Sat

21 Easter Bingo

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Hermitage Village Hall

Quiz Night

7:00pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues 24 Yetminster Film Night The Imitation Game

7:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Wed 25 Woodland Wednesday

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Sat

10:00am

Pogles Wood

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DIARY

Dates for your Diary APRIL Mon

6

Muddy Monday & Easter Egg Hunt

12-3pm

Pogles Wood

Wed

8

Junior Conservation Team

10:00am

Pogles Wood

Sat

11

Batcombe Jumble Sale

2:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Mon

13

Leigh Moviola Mr Turner

7:30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Container Gardening

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Coffee Morning

Tues

14

Old Vicarage, Leigh

APCM of St Mary's Church, Hermitage 7:30pm Yetminster & Ryme Garden Society Gardeners' Question Time

7:30pm

Jubilee Hall, Yetminster

Sun

19

Hermitage Spring Walk and brunch

11:30am

Telegraph Hill

Sat

25

Jazz Café Dave Bowen Quartet

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Although we do not have activities for children during January and February our trusty volunteers are busy with woodland management tasks and building and making things ready for the Spring.

We have volunteer days on 31 January and 14 February (what better way to enjoy Valentine’s Day!!). Please get in touch if you would like to come for either or part of either day. There will be plenty of warm food and good company.

Following the success of our John Muir Award children we are starting a Junior Conservation Team. Our first two days will be Saturday 28 March and Wednesday 8 April starting at 10am and finishing when we have had enough!

These days will be open to families and

unaccompanied children aged ten and over. As we will be doing real work with real tools etc. there is no charge but unaccompanied children must be booked in advance so we can ensure adequate supervision is available.

Our first Woodland Wednesday will be on 25 March and we will have a special Easter Egg hunt Muddy Monday on 6 April with Easter and spring related fun and games! From 12 – 3pm £4 per child Do look out for our Facebook page Pogles Wood Education – for information about forthcoming activities and news of other exciting events.

Pogles Parties – You can book a party Pogles Wood for next year.

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

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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

Yetminster Table Tennis Club

7:30 pm

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 Village Hall

Beginners Pilates

1.30 & 2.35pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Beavers (in term)

6 - 7pm

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

Every Thurs Fitsteps

Every Fri

Table Tennis

9.30 - 12.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

3.00pm

Yetminster Sports Club

Beavers (in term)

6 - 7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster

Croquet Club

(May - Oct)

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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REGULAR EVENTS

…Events & Activities 1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30 pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1st Tue

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

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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

8:00 pm

White Hart

2nd

Thu/alt mth Chetnole & Stockwood PC

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

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CROQUET IN THE WRIGGLE VALLEY OK – so what image do you have of the game?

A vicious game aimed at sending your opponent's ball into the bushes?

Or …genteel ladies in crinolines and gentlemen in straw boaters?

Oh boy – have we a surprise for you!

Think snooker/billiards on a giant scale, friendly, but competitive, tactics focused on getting your ball through a hoop before your opponent along with vibrant social chat amongst the players.

You’ll find all this, and more down at the Yetminster Sports Club field at 3pm every Friday afternoon from May through to October. If there are enough takers, we’ll also play on Wednesday afternoons.

What do you need to bring? (other than yourselves) – nothing except maybe a chair to sit on if/when you need a break from all the hurly-burly!

Our dress code for the lawns – wear what you like and are comfortable in!

Most players are from the village, but we’re happy to spread ‘missionary zeal’ far and wide so you won’t be left out because you hail from Thornford, Bradford Abbas (or wherever!)

We’re players of all levels, and though most of us have personal mallets made right here in the village, we also have club ones so newcomers can come and play straightaway, without needing to buy anything beforehand.

If you like being in the fresh air, enjoy good company and conversation, as well as getting a modicum of exercise over a couple of hours or so, what have you got to lose?

Any questions? - give me, Andy Gatehouse, a call (01935 873888) or email andygatehouse@hotmail.com, I can’t promise to answer everything – but I know a man who can! - our founder and organiser, John Strover (01935 872437) and one of us will get back to you!

Andy Gatehouse

REMINDER For all those who are planning events, or want to attend the

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10am - 4pm Saturday 18 July Details to follow later in the year.

Contact: Elizabeth Turnbull (01935 873846)

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NEWS FROM ST ANDREW’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Paul Miller, Headteacher Many of you in our community will already know of the tragic death of Paul Miller, our treasured headteacher, in a cycling accident on Thursday 8 January.

Our thoughts are constantly with his family and friends, throughout what has been a sad and challenging time for our school community too. The way that all its members have come together has been extremely touching, and the wonderful tributes placed at the school and produced by the children, humbling.

Paul Miller was a man of impeccable character and integrity. He was also a great teacher, colleague and friend that put the needs of the school above his own.

Paul joined us as our headteacher over four years ago, having taught for some years in Preston. He took to the challenge of raising standards throughout our school with great passion and success.

Paul moulded the school as it is today - a happy nurturing place where children feel safe and can fulfil their potential.

His priority was very much the children and they loved and respected him for it. The highlight of their school life was being awarded a Headteacher Certificate when they proudly shared their special work with him; he

loved it when they did this. The children in turn loved him for his ubiquitous red jumper, bad jokes and dubious taste in music. He will also be remembered for his fun and inspirational assemblies and fab football tutelage on dank muddy afternoons.

He was highly respected by his peers, governors and staff with their welfare always at the forefront of his mind. He was a great motivator and, together with all of our staff, created a brilliant team of educators. We had many light hearted conversations in the staff room which made for a happy working environment.

Any visitor who entered our front door could feel the happy and inspirational learning environment.

We know that Jane Prelogauskas, our acting head, will continue his legacy and we all wish her well in the difficult weeks ahead.

Paul we will miss you very much.

Our hearts go out to your wife, Andrea, and three beautiful daughters.

Staff & Governors of St Andrew’s CE Primary School

M Marvellous headteacher R Remembers Us M I L L E R

Magic Miller Maths Incredible Assembly giver Laughing Footballer Lots of Fun Energetic Exercising Machine Really So Cool

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It is with heart felt sadness that I write this about Paul Miller, our head teacher, who tragically passed away on the evening of Thursday 8 January following a cycling accident.

Paul worked hard alongside our PTFA, helping at events, getting the word around school about events and even getting involved!

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When he joined the school in September 2010 he had not worked with a school PTFA before and so with the then Chair, Anna Matthews, they went on a steep learning curve together to build the solid foundation that is the successful PTFA of today.

He was understanding in how the parents wanted to help the school and always very grateful with their help and money raised. During this time the school has seen the pool reopened with the sheer determination of the swimming pool committee who had the backing of Paul all the way.

He will be remembered for his outstanding contribution to all

Paul with Maryanne accepting a generous donation from the Rotary Club towards the Quiet Area project

aspects of our fundraising. His happy, fun nature of getting involved will also be remembered by all such as him diving into the foam paddling pool (see below) at the Summer Community It's a Knockout or having soggy sponges hurled at him in the stocks, and through speaking to some parents, Paul’s red jumper even gets a mention!!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, three daughters and friends at this distressing time, but we also know that St Andrew's CE Primary School will be eternally grateful for the four fabulous year he gave us.

Maryanne Parkinson, Chair

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The Wriggle Valley Players The Wriggle Valley Players are busy rehearsing for their forthcoming pantomime version of

THE WIZARD OF OZ .

Brilliant new sets, stunning costumes and wonderful musical numbers are all something that this pantomime promises...

This traditional story follows Dorothy and her dog Toto on a magical journey to Oz . Along the way she meets new friends, Scarecrow, Tinman and Lion who help her outwit the evil witch of the west and her naughty, but hilariously funny, flying monkey henchmen.

With a wonderful balance of tradition but with a modern twist, this pantomime will be enjoyed by everyone of all ages and is certainly not to be missed!

Performances are at Leigh village hall on the Thursday 5, Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February nightly and also a matinee on the Saturday (special offers available on the Thursday and the Saturday matinee).

Steve Crumpler, set designer adding the finishing touches

BARGAIN THURSDAY EVE & SAT AFTERNOON Adults £4.50 Children £2.50 FRIDAY & SATURDAY EVENING Adult £6.50 & Children £3.50 For more information on tickets/performances please contact the booking office on 07970 819861.

Tickets are available from our box office 07970 819861, Chetnole Inn, the Spar, Yetminster and Leigh Village Stores. So come on nd join us to brighten up a gloomy February afternoon/ evening for a terrifically fun family Show.

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DO YOU FANCY TRYING YOUR HAND AT SOME WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY? Colin Varndell is running six small animal photodays this summer in May, July and September.

Due to the nature of the subjects, these photodays are limited to only four delegates on each day.

Subjects covered during the days will include molluscs, amphibians, reptiles and mammals (field vole, bankvole, woodmouse and harvest mouse).

There will be an option of either badgers or wood mice (and possible dormice) for the last session (finishing after dark). Colin will give a talk on how to Colin’s beautiful photo of a approach and photograph each of the animals. The hibernating dormouse graces rest of the time will be spent photographing captive our cover this month. wildlife in aquariums and vivariums. Delegates will have a break for some tea and home made cake and after tea a choice will need to be made by the delegates to either photograph wild mice or wild badgers.

If you are interested in getting more information on these days email Colin at colin_varndell@hotmail.com or through his website www.colinvarndell.co.uk.

SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES AND VOLUNTARY ORGANISATIONS IN DORSET The DORSET BEST VILLAGE COMPETITIONS 2015 Here is some information for the 2015 Dorset Best Village Competitions including - a ‘People’s Project’ Award, an ‘Environmental Champions’ Award and a ‘Best Village Shop Award’. We have revamped this long running competition to give it a fresh look with categories which fit into today’s world. Please could you bring these to the attention of the appropriate community group or organisation in your village.

Any voluntary group or organisation can enter, ie Church, village hall, youth club, playgroup, WI, scouts, lunch club, litter group, parish council / meeting etc. Further copies can be downloaded from our website at www.dorsetcommunityaction.org.uk

ECO WARRIORS: From left, Trevor Rogers, Jane Rogers, Catriona Fountain, Christine Hawkins, Emily Bullock, Thornford Primary School head teacher Ian Bartle and pupils Hannah 11, Jemima 10, Lizzie 11, and Mya 10 with the 2014 Environmental Champion award. Picture by Terry Fisher.

Please do enter your village and win yourself the recognition you deserve! We look forward to receiving your entry.

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CHETNOLE COMMUNITY CHOIR The first tentative notes of the Chetnole Community Choir were attempted on a dark January evening in 2014 at St. Andrew’s School Yetminster.

That saw the initial assembly of those interested in being part of a local choir.

Around 45 Wriggle Valley souls of mixed gender, age, appearance and ability turned up in a state of wary but optimistic curiosity, keen to learn more from a new, local, Gareth Malone.

Choir master Ian Lingwood is a multiinstrumentalist. Early in 2014 he & his vocalist wife, Sally, moved to Chetnole where they intend to live happily ever after. Ian has many years’ experience in teaching and leading choirs; he & Sally have both worked as resident musicians on ships and in hotels and resorts worldwide.

After a few practices, several things became clear. Firstly, Ian proved himself a consummate musician with great communication skills, a good sense of fun and infinite patience. Sally’s lovely voice and musical ability provides a confident support - and she administers things most efficiently. Also the choir was making pleasing sounds and progress - which rather surprised us all.

So far we’ve learned pieces from West End musicals through calypso style to Appalachian type gospel music. Our first tentative foot-shuffling performance was inflicted on unsuspecting visitors to the 2014 Chetnole Fete where their goodwill was tested with songs including “42ⁿ� Street” and “Power in Me”. Encouraging applause tempted us to storm Leigh’s The Old Vicarage before we were invited to invade Wiltshire to sing carols at N.T. Stourhead. We all loved it! Seemingly the spectators did too. We also performed pre Xmas carols in-store at the request of Waitrose in Sherborne and in St. Peter’s, Chetnole.

Currently the choir register numbers 52, with an average of 30+ turning up at 7.30pm for Thursday practice at Chetnole Village Hall. Ian and Sally have amply demonstrated their commitment and it’s good to see that level of support reciprocated by the membership.

Everyone leaves with a spring in their step and a guaranteed smile on their face. Less than half had sung before or can read music – but all shortcomings are balanced

by Ian’s sensitive teaching.

If you’d like more information on the Chetnole Community Choir (and the opportunity to wear the maroon CCC polo shirt) please contact Ian or Sally on 01935 872998. Auditions are NOT involved!

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Bet was the ultimate local girl. Born in 1924 to Edmund and Lily Jolliffe of Lower Bailey Ridge Farm she was christened Cynthia Betty in Leigh church but always known as Bet. She walked across the fields or cycled to Leigh school.

Miss Crouch would ask her to take messages to Rev Back at the vicarage. Leaving at 14 she was happy to work at home, milking cows, hoeing turnips, helping on the thresher and caring for grandfather Jolliffe.

When she was 16 she met Reg Coffin at a dance at Glanvilles Wootton – the rest is history. After their marriage (in Leigh Church) in 1947 they lived at Seven Ash Farm which had been the home of her grandfather Hannam. As well as raising three children Bet and Reg

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Interested in the wider world too, Bet and Reg travelled extensively with STITA farm tours and she later entertained with slide shows on Russia, Canada, New Zealand and Oman. As the years of hard physical work took their toll, Bet and Reg went to live at TOVIC, bringing her life full circle. There was standing room only at Yeovil crematorium on 8 December when friends and family came to say goodbye to Bet. She would have loved the stories and the laughter and been flabbergasted that so many were there.

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ON THE BEAT Unfortunately there has been a burglary at Yetminster Post Office.

This occurred sometime between 7.15pm on Friday 16 January, and 6am on Saturday 17 January. If you have any information that may be of help please contact Dorset police on 101 and quote crime number 2360.

Dorset Police Safer Neighbourhood Teams would like to reassure residents that patrols have increased in the Sherborne area but we would urge everyone to be extra vigilant with security.

Please take this opportunity to review your home and business security arrangements. Consider installing an intruder alarm or dummy box and if you do not already have one. Lights on timer switches provide a visible deterrent - a house in darkness is an attractive sight for a burglar as it generally means that nobody is home.

The most common way to get into homes is through insecure doors or windows - don't sit watching TV with the back door unlocked! Also leave keys out of sight - they could be gone in seconds and you wouldn’t notice until you realise your car is gone.

Burglars don’t want to be seen breaking in to a property so they tend to go to the rear of the property to try and get in but security lights and a locked side gate make it harder to access and to do this without being seen.

A shed without a lock makes it easy for a burglar to make quick money by stealing tools or bicycles. So lock your shed with a heavy duty padlock, chain your bicycle up inside and mark your tools making them identifiable and far less attractive to steal our “SHEDUCATION” shed is at Castle Gardens, so do please visit this for some more advice and security ideas.

Remember that your Safer Neighbourhood team are here for advice, reassurance and information so if you are concerned about something just contact us but remember; call 101for all nonemergency enquiries (and if you would like someone to visit to give you advice in person) and dial 999 if a crime is in progress or life is in danger.

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FAMILY INFORMATION SERVICE Helping families in the local community Dorset County Council’s Family Information Service offers FREE support to parents and carers of children aged 0-19 (or up to 25 for young people with a disability) through its online directory and over the phone.

Families can access a wide range of information, including details of nearby children’s activities, local childcare and parent support groups in their area.

The directory also lists clubs and activities for teenagers, as well as places where young people can go for help and guidance if they are going through a difficult time.

The Family Information Service can also support struggling families by pointing them towards help with childcare costs and other local services such as Children’s Centres, the Citizen's Advice Bureau and family learning.

There’s even a handy e-newsletter, packed with useful information, tips and news, which is emailed every month.

To subscribe visit www.dorsetforyou.com/parentnewsletter For families who may be struggling to find the service or information they need, there’s one to one advice to help you access a range of support through our Family Information Outreach service. This includes advice on finding and paying for childcare. They are also available to attend local groups and events in your community, subject to availability.

To contact the Family Information Service: T: 01305 221066 E: familyinfo@dorsetcc.gov.uk W: www.dorsetforyou.com/fis

30 January in Sherborne – SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT VISITS AND WORKSHOP on Renewable Energy.

Free participation, lunch and refreshments Call Mary 01963 251255 to reserve your place.

31 January in Sherborne SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS on Environmental protection, climate change and sustainable living aspects. Also youth workshop for teenagers and young adults. Free entry. Good speakers, come and state your views too.

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THE TRAGEDY OF LOSS

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he problem of pain and why it exists in the world has exercised the minds of our very best thinkers for many centuries and as far as I know there has never been a satisfactory answer given. There is a great deal of suffering in the world as the events in France with the deaths of so many have so poignantly reminded us. Many people will ask how can a loving God let such a thing happen?

Others will tell you that they cannot believe there is a loving God if there is so much suffering in the world. Yet for each person who feels that way equally there are countless numbers of people who whilst in the midst of deep pain and suffering have found, sometimes to their own surprise, a comfort and a strength that they never thought possible. Sometimes that support and strength is channelled through those close to us so it is at these times that those around us are of supreme importance.

In our own village of Yetminster tragedy has struck with the tragic death of Paul Miller, the well loved and respected head teacher of St Andrew’s CE Primary School. His loss has affected many in such a small community and of course the community’s sense of loss is as nothing compared with that of his wife Andrea and their three girls.

The best I can say is that it would seem that pain and suffering are part of the created order. I don’t pretend to know why this should be the case but I do know that God does travel that rocky road with us. He, himself suffered as a guarantee of this. He does give us strength to face it and will offer comfort through it.

So in that knowledge I ask for your continued prayers and support for all those touched by this tragedy.

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There will be a Lent Course commencing on the 25 February. The title of the Course is ‘The Bible in History’ or ‘How the History of Israel Influenced the Writing of the Bible’.

It is proposed that the first unit will be a joint unit held at Hilfield and the subsequent units will break out and be held in the separate valleys so that people will not have to travel too far.

Dates and times will be in the church notices nearer the time.

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Prayers of Blessing 28 February 28 9.30 am - 2.30 pm.

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HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT GOING TO CHURCH? Would you worry about keeping your children occupied?

St Andrew’s Yetminster has a new SUNDAY SCHOOL for primary school children during the family service (first Sunday of the month).

Through explanations, games and activities, the Sunday school teaches children about Bible stories and Christian values.

Feel free to come along; the next family service is on

10.15am 1 February with tea and coffee available in the hall afterwards.

All members of the Sunday School team have a valid DBS certificate.

Tel: 01935 872600

We welcome Heather Read from the Poole Community Church to lead a day introducing the work of the retreat centre of ‘Ffald y Brenin’ Ffald y Brenin has for a number of years focused on sharing their ministry of ‘Prayer and Blessing’ with churches around Britain.

Now we have an opportunity to experience this ministry in our local community.

The ministry of Ffald y Brenin retreat centre has touched the lives of many who have visited it; they have come away wishing to start a group that will pray for and bless their community.

‘Local houses of Prayer’ are now established in many towns and villages across Europe and the UK. This day of training will be our opportunity to start local groups.

We long to see our local communities blessed and its churches thrive. If this is your prayer then come to the day and learn how you can join together with others to pray for and bless your local community and church.

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ST VALENTINE We know St Valentine as the patron saint of lovers remembered on February 14. But his identity is problematic. The martyrdom of three different saints named Valentine is celebrated on this day, while in various Roman churches no less than eight complete bodies are venerated.

These martyrdoms probably occurred during the reign of Claudius in the mid- third century.

Far better documented is the midFebruary pagan fertility feast of

Lupercalia. The goings-on at this festival are not suitable for publication in a family magazine. It seems likely that the early Church desired to give a Christian meaning to this popular Roman celebration.

This would explain the association of St Valentine with courtship and love.

Apparently the Greeks had several different words for the various kinds of love.

Thus Eros referred to sexual love, a love which desires to possess and enjoy its object. There were other words for the affection between friends or members of the family.

The term agape has a particularly interesting history. It was originally a rather colourless word meaning merely to be content with or to like.

St Paul, it seems, wished to fix agape as a term for spontaneous, uncaused love – God’s love for humankind and our love towards neighbours. It is something unique, a badge by which Christ’s true disciples may be recognised.

St Paul’s famous description of agape is found in 1 Corinthians 13.

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

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Roman Catholic Services Roman Catholic Church The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm, Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL tel: (01935) 812021 Parish Priest: Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G. e-mail: sherbornerc@btinternet.com website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk

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.

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4.8C/41F. 2014 had 38% fewer frosts than an average year. November “The English Winter - ending in had only 6 sub-zero nights (instead of July, to recommence in August” Lord Byron 8) and there were 13 instead of 15 in December.

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2014 was an exceptionally wet Sunshine November had 53 hours of year, with 1224mm/48” of rain (31% sunshine (11% below above average) - but normal) but 2000 still holds the record December was of 1294mm/51”. sunnier than usual November was 36% with 54 hours. wetter than usual, with Sunshine totals for 163mm/6.4”. December 2014 were 3% below was the third driest since average, with a total 1995 with only 42mm/1.7” of 1175 hours. instead of the 1995-2013 Pressure average of 104mm. The wettest days each The heavy rainfall month were November 6 throughout November was (30mm/1.2”) and December 11 associated with below-average (13mm/0.6”). pressure of 1012mb./29.9”. Pressure in our drier December was much Temperatures Temperatures still seem to helping higher, with 1024mb/30.2” instead of the Global Warming Theory. They the month’s usual average of averaged 11.4C (52F) in 2014, the 1013mb/29.9”. same as 2006’s previous record of Wind speeds 11.4C, but this was due to general The windiest days were November mildness throughout the year instead 13 (40mph - the highest recorded for of the record-breaking summer eight the month in 2000-14) and December years earlier. November averaged 11 (37mph).

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Yetminster and Ryme Garden, Art and Craft Society LIVING WILD IN THE FALKLANDS If someone were to call Brian Pettit the Wildman of the Falkland Islands, I doubt he would mind. With his rather wild beard and explorer outfit he certainly looks the part; he has lived for months at a time in portacabins in some of the remoter islands. His talent as a wildlife photographer is awesome and his presentation on the wildlife in the Falklands accompanied by his stunning photography left us spellbound. We saw in minute detail the character and lovely faces of some of the world’s most fascinating and rare birdlife as well as the majestic beauty of the islands themselves.

The Falklands consist of some 740 islands, mostly uninhabited. The population totals 2,500 people, 2,000 of whom live in the capital, Stanley.

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Brian introduced us to some of the penguin colonies that have thrived on the islands for millions of years: the majestic kings, the rockhoppers and the shy

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We met the flightless steamer duck, the striated cara cara, the Patagonian crested duck, the turkey vultures and the albatross, as well as the giant sealions and elephant seals each weighing up to 3.5 tonnes - and many others. Brian’s presentation was fascinating, educational and a visual delight.

Our members were then treated to a different delight – cake, sandwiches and tea made by the ladies of the Committee. I am sure it cannot have been this that produced a record attendance!

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The History Society GOOD FOOD. EXCELLENT SPEAKER. SOME ‘HISTORY’ THROWN IN. How long ago Christmas seems now. The Society’s Christmas Dinner. A wonderful Christmas meal organised by Sandra Tuck, Elizabeth Jubb and Joyce McGuire. Superb table decorations.

Good food and lots of it.

Our after-dinner speaker was Boney Pike, ex Lt Commander – . However, he said that in accordance with service tradition he was going to ignore his brief. (Isn’t that called mutiny?) But out of deference to his audience he would include “a few historical facts”!

To set the scene we were reminded that about this time (the date of the meal) in 1835 Philip Brooks, writer of O Little Town of Bethlehem, was born. And on the same date in 1545 was the first meeting of the Council of Trent, which formed the cornerstone of the CounterReformation.

Christmas is of course a time for sharing. On Christmas Day 1761 (in the old calendar) Peter III became Tsar of Russia. Unhappily for him his wife did not do sharing. Having ‘removed’ him, she became one of Russia’s great rulers: Catherine the Great.

Peter was Russian and loved all things German; Catherine was German and loved all things Russian. Ironically the German became a great Russian queen and the Russian became a forgotten German victim.

Ruling the country alone she annexed the Crimea, invaded Poland and Lithuania, expanded south along the Caspian and Black Seas, and in the extreme east across into Alaska. (Down, Mr Putin! Down!)

Catherine was also very sharing with her personal favours. She was known to have had twenty-two lovers during her reign. They were richly rewarded for their services. She even made one ex-lover king of Poland.

Now, there’s a Christmas idea!

Next Meeting: Wednesday 11 February 2015, at St. Andrew’s Hall, Yetminster. Elisabeth Bletsoe will talk on “The Silk Industry of Sherborne”.

New members very welcome.

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CHETNOLE AND LEIGH GARDEN CLUB DECEMBER Monday 1 December was the club’s Christmas celebration. As ever members demonstrated that they are not only talented and industrious gardeners but also talented and industrious cooks and bakers – maybe The Great British Bake off beckons!

Members provided a wonderful variety of food from salmon swirls to delicious meringues.

The evening was packed with entertainment and fun. Morag’s fiendish quiz based, loosely, on ‘gardening’ – What Australian animal is dangerous to you and I? Crocus (of course).

Blair, our debonair chair, compered the evening interspersing the entertainment with an interesting range of jokes! Which elicited groans and laughter in almost equal measure.

‘Word Gets Out’ entertained us royally with music ranging from classical jazz to rock and roll.

Some members demonstrated how fit and able they are dancing energetically – actually never mind The Bake Off watch out Strictly Come Dancing!

Thank you to everyone who contributed to a thoroughly good evening.

Michele Aldhouse

JANUARY The effectiveness of the winter bugs which invaded our villages over the festive period was in evidence at the first meeting of 2015 on 5 January at Chetnole Village Hall. A turnout of only 32 souls formed the audience to enjoy Michael Morrell’s excellent presentation on Colourful Gardens of Southern Germany, the theme being angled toward lending ideas and inspiration for our own gardens this coming summer.

The states of Bavaria and BadenWürttemberg, bordered by the Czech Republic, Austria, Switzerland and France were included– a large area! In a circuitous tour starting in Munich’s famed Botanic Gardens and via the grounds of the city’s superb Nyphenburg Palace, Morrell Tours ended on the beautiful 180 acre island estate of Mainau in Lake Constanz. The island was inherited in 1928 by Victoria, wife of King Gustav V of Sweden and remains to this day in the hands and care of the Prince Lennart Bernadotte Foundation. In between, we viewed glorious horticulture in some of Southern

Germany’s many palaces and spas; visited the birthplace of Queen Victoria’s Prince Albert – Coburg, the basket town of Lichtenfels, Wagner’s Bayreuth and the glass gardens of Arnbruck by the Czech border before heading south for gardens and War Memorials in the Alpine villages of Oberstaufen and Scheidegg.

As usual, Michael spoke with minimum notes, skilfully addressing beautifully composed images of the garden, palace and spa locations.

Particularly Minau. Those in attendance will not forget his memorable presentation.

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LEIGH WI At our November meeting Catherine Owen gave us a talk on “Scrapbooks & Memory albums”. This has been a fascination for her since 2001 and she was keen to pass on to us how she felt that they preserve memories and that they could make very personal presents for our relatives and friends. She explained how it was important to use acid free paper and card as they did not deteriorate and that the plastic which covers the pages should be polypropylene so it would not turn our photos yellow.

She then showed us how to crop our photos – something she obviously enjoyed doing! She was very amusing and very enthusiastic and I think made us all wish perhaps we took more care of our photos and that we

might try some of her suggestions in the future. She pointed out that the Dorset History Centre sells the acid-free materials which she recommended.

We all had a great time at our Christmas Dinner in December where we not only enjoyed a delicious meal cooked by Helen Furness and her team but we played some great games and enjoyed our “Secret Santa”! Thanks to the Committee for all their hard work in arranging the evening – a great start to Christmas.

On 24 February there will be a Cheese Tasting by Windyridge Cheeses and the competition is “Something cheesy”!

WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMEN’S GROUP Our November meeting was addressed by Karin Andrews of Partylite Candles who came with a whole selection of candles with very intriguing holders. She told us the background of what is now a worldwide business, started by Mavis Baker in the early 1900’s. With a US$ 6,000,000 turnover it and has been in the U.K. for 18 years. We were regaled with so very many smells, shown that safe oil holders and in-burning waxes along with safe burning pure cotton wicks have now become much more available. Our members were able to try as many smells as they wanted and then chose their orders, to be delivered for Christmas.

Credit for sales will be donated to the

ClickSargent charity. We left the meeting room so “smelly” of fragrances and a lovely logfire.

17 February meeting at 7.30 p.m. in Gable Court, Yetminster will be with Clive Wakely talking about The Funny Side of a Funeral. He comes with many good recommendations, not to be missed. This is an OPEN MEETING, and guests are welcome.

Pat Smith

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CLUB NEWS

YETMINSTER TABLE TENNIS CLUB We know we changed things around but we would now like to go back to the way we were! So as not to confuse you, in future we will now meet on Monday evening at 7.30pm until 9.00pm in the Scout Hut at Bister End, Yetminster. New members are always welcome and remember that table tennis is great fun and a good way to get fit and meet other people.

Hope to see you there or otherwise contact us through the WVN mailbox in the Old School Gallery in the High Street.

Pat Simes

TUESDAY CLUB November/December 2014 We never cease to be amazed by the number of people from our local area who are able to give us a fascinating time for an afternoon telling us about their experiences.

In November it was the turn of Annie Sinnott who was due to tell us about her life dealing with Birth and Death. She did tell us that she had spent 50 years with the NHS and in Social care, being one of the first midwives in Yeovil when she arrived in 1970.

But then, having just returned from Vietnam and Cambodia, she was so full of excitement about what she had seen there that she changed to telling us all about it.

Vietnam was not so primitive as we might have thought, though one lady had just had twins lying in a hammock, but everyone had a scan and nearly everyone had their babies in hospital. Hydrocephalus, deformities and disabilities were very common, but Annie came to the conclusion that the old were very well cared for.

Moving on to Cambodia she found that there was no Social Security so it was very important to have a boy so that they could care for you in old age. Again older people

were valued and respected. Being unable to speak the languages Annie found that her way to make contact was to hold the patients hands. She came to the conclusion, as is evident from her own care home that the vital elements of care were love, affection and the need to be compassionate on a daily basis.

In December we had our annual Carol Service. This was admirably led by Tony Durkin with the help of his wife Margaret who introduced a new element in the form of a quiz which was most enjoyable although we all showed our ignorance. The service was followed by tea where the usual Leigh custom of having too much food was followed.

Next year our programme has its usual interesting variety of topics ranging from rural crafts in February to a Walk in China in March, Dorset songs in September and Working Animals in December.

Visitors are welcome to join us for a specific meeting at a cost of ÂŁ1 per meeting or to join our friendly group for the bargain cost of ÂŁ5 a year.

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LEIGH DISCUSSION CLUB On Friday 21 November we had our annual Christmas dinner, again after very successful previous years, the Folke Golf Club looked after us with some great food and excellent fare.

Our Chairman Rachael Clark thanked Steve, the Folke Golf Club manager for again looking after us so well. As this has been a significant year, it is 100 years since the commencement of the Great War of 1914 – 1918 , Racheal had been doing some research into the effect of the war in our own area of Dorset and thought it would be fitting that she relayed her findings to the members and their guests on this evening. She gave a very interesting account of the life of our ancestors during those turbulent years.

War was declared on 4 August and by 10 August the first POW's were arriving in Dorchester, being housed in an old 18�� century barracks on Poundbury; 4,500 men were housed, the equivalent of half the town’s population. Good relationships developed between the Germans and the local townsfolk, they swept streets, worked in

the borough gardens and Chideock was one of even Thomas Hardy thousands who answered recruited one for his the call of the National Egg garden at Max Gate. Forty Collection, their aim, to get four POW's died of Spanish fresh eggs to the boys in flu and the memorial in France – She became Fordington Cemetery was known as the Chideock egg designed by one of the lady as she personalised prisoners and carved by the eggs with a picture, or another. poem, or encouraging Women, as well as men word. In 1918 rationing from all walks of life were was introduced with a eager to do their bit; over fixed allowance for 23,000 land army women sugar,meat,butter and were employed to put jam. British summertime food on the tables, milking was also introduced to give and harvesting crops. more daylight working Farmers wives didn't like hours. There are many all these strange women stories told about the on their farms and the Great War and for us today farmers were reluctant to it so very difficult to let their sons go to war but imagine the terrible in 1916 conscription made sacrifices, suffering and it compulsory for all extreme hardship endured eligible men to go. The by those living where we then First Sea Lord now live a hundred years Winston Churchill turned ago. to the Bridport net makers for help against the German U-Boats who were targeting the supply ships. The nets were made more effective when local fishermen suggested attaching floats to show when a U-Boat was caught.

Local women knitted socks, jumpers, scarves which all Bridport net makers headed across the helping with the war effort channel. Chrissie Squires from

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CLUB NEWS

Cattle grazing on the Canterbury Plains, New Zealand

Tuesday 2 December was our annual competitions evening with best Cake, Biscuits, Chutney and Hay and Silage. But first our speaker for the evening was Mark Read who's subject was “Farming in New Zealand”.

Mark opened by telling us a little about his background – he had been to Agriculture College and achieved distinctions in his studies, on leaving College he did as all students seem to do, take a gap year.

With a friend they travelled to New Zealand where they found work on one particular farm which was to give him a completely new outlook on dairy farming. The farm in question was on the Canterbury Plains, an area which is known for its high rainfall; provision had been made for any excess water

to be stored to maintain good grass production all year. The cattle used were not the heavy milk producers but a lighter cross bred animal which gave higher yields in solids, so much better for butter and cheese production.

There were a total of 1200 cows split into two herds of 600 – they were outside, milked twice a day and grass was the main diet – one herd could be rested whilst the other was used and because these animals were lightly built there was very little damage done to the ground. On his return, he entered into a partnership with his father in July 2008 and managed to convince him the New Zealand method was the way to go. They are now members of a group of farmers known as the Gillingham Grazers they

have a herd of 240 Jersey cross-bred cows – they breed their own stock and follow the New Zealand method that so impressed Mark on his trip down under. Mark was an excellent speaker, very confident in his farming knowledge and well worth hearing.

Now to the competitions – The Hay and the Silage were kindly judged by Mark's father.

Our Winners were: Hay Charlie Osmond, Silage Derek Gordge, Biscuits Lucy Parrott, Cake Angela Sargent, Chutney Valerie Buckland Photographs Sam Symes Our very best wishes to all members, friends and readers for 2015 Chris Jacobs

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BATCOMBE WD/D/14/002636 30 Oct 14 Red Roses - Erect extension to existing dwelling, erect stables and change of use of land to mix use of equestrian and agricultural (Full). No Decision.

CHETNOLE WD/D/14/002997 20 Nov 14 Land Adjacent to Meadow View and Blossom Hill, Stockwood.- 2no. dwellinghouses with double garages (Outline).

No Decision.

WD/D/14/002952 19 Nov 14 Spring Cottage Barn, Neals Lane – Change of use of agricultural building to dwellinghouse (Use Class C3) and for associated operational development (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling).

No Decision.

WD/TP/14/00408 2 Nov 14 1 Grove Cottages, Mill Lane – Surgery to 1 no.

Robinia. Granted 11 Dec 14.

HERMITAGE AND HILFIELD WD/D/14/002092 12 Aug 14 Blackberry Farm, Hartley Street – Proposed rear WD/D/14/002093 extension to listed dwelling with associated internal and external alterations and triple garage with guest accommodation above.

To include the removal of trees. (Full & Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

LEIGH WD/D/14/002998 9 Dec 14 Pound Farm, Back Drove - Internal Alteration (Listed Building Consent). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002924 3 Dec 14 Pound Farm Cottage, Back Drove – Proposed porch and replacement windows (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002925 3 Dec 14 Pound Farm Cottage, Back Drove – Proposed porch and replacement windows (Listed Building Consent).

No Decision.

WD/D/14/002055 12 Nov 14 Land Adjacent Alton Mead Lane – Proposed hay store extension (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/14/002744 10 Nov 14 Cross Farm, Church Lane, junction to the cross Cover existing yard (Full). Approved 22 Dec 14.

WD/D/14/002405 15 Sep 14 Willow Tree Farm, Chetnole Road – Request for WD/D/14/002407 confirmation of compliance with planning conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/D/13/001073/74 (Compliance with Conditions).

No decision.

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WD/D/14/002754 30 Oct 14 Barn at Daughters Barn- Three Gates - Change of use of agricultural barn to dwellinghouse (use class C3) (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling). Prior Approval Required Refused 23-Dec-2014 WD/D/14/001155 14 May 14 Barn at Daughters Barn- Three Gates - Change of use of agricultural building to dwelling (Prior Approval Agricultural to dwelling). Prior Approval Required Refused 23-Dec-2014

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RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/14/003122 28 Nov 14 Barn, Netherton Lane - Request for confirmation of compliance with condition 2 of planning approval WD/D/14/001266 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

YETMINSTER WD/CA/14/00410 18 Nov 14 The Thatched Cottage, Queen Street - Surgery to 1No Siver Birch. Granted 19 Dec 14.

The next Development Control Committee meetings will take place on 15 February 2015.

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News from Dorset County Council Trading Standards Service Many people are concerned about the potential availability of age restricted products to young people and of the personal and social implications that come from such sales.

You may not be aware, but trading standards enforce the law when it comes to the sale of alcohol, tobacco, knives, DVD’s, video games, solvents and fireworks to young people.

Retailers know that they shouldn’t sell age restricted goods to people younger than allowed, but how do we check that they aren’t selling them anyway? Well, we use young people as trading standards volunteers to come out with us and attempt to buy these goods.

All shops should be aware of their responsibilities and to reinforce their knowledge we provide training materials for owners to train their staff to make sure that everyone who sells goods are aware of the law. This means that when we do a test, if there is a sale to our

young person, there is no excuse.

We want to make sure retail staff are given a fair test so we use young people several years younger than 18.

With the age restriction for most items being 18, the majority of shops operate a policy whereby they state they will ask anyone for identification if someone does not look at least 21, so there is little risk of our test misleading the staff.

We rely on information from the public about shops selling to people younger than the law allows. This helps us to target our checks. We also work with Dorset Police and district council licensing teams.

So if you have any concerns about any premises supplying young people with these age restricted products then please let us know by phoning the Citizens Advice consumer service on:

03454 040506.

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MPs and District Councillors serving you Oliver Letwin 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.

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

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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 February Advertiser ART & ANTIQUES 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 Clean Sweep, Roger Dodd Steve White COMPUTERS & IT DMDH Computers PC Problems PC-Zone Services & Repairs PDC Computing EDUCATION Barn Owls Nursery CIAO Italian Courses Lower Covey Montessori Nursery EVENT VENUES Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall The Marquee Hire Co. St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster FINANCIAL SERVICES 123 Bookkeeping Services 4 Shires Asset Management Bill Craster, Tax Accountant Dorset Trading Standards FOOD, DRINK & CATERING Bradford Abbas Village Store The Chippy Van Leigh Village Stores & PO On the Boyle Café SPAR, Stores & P.O., Yetminster Thomas J Fudge Wriggle Valley Brewery FUNERAL SERVICES WS Brister & Son

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