276 June 2015 Wriggle Valley Magazine

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No. 276 June 2015

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Editor’s musings…

Welcome to June’s edition of the Wriggle valley Magazine, I can’t believe we are already nearly half way through the year; time flies as does the jay above!

There is lots to do in the Wriggle Valley this month with a rather intriguing Murder Mystery Trail around Yetminster, p 49. Can you find out “ ?

St Andrew’s Church of England Primary School Infants had a really enjoyable visit to Salisbury Cathedral where one of the Magna Carta copies resides p 49. Well worth the visit; find out more about this historic document by looking at the History Society’s Exhibition p 70 and Rev.Simon Brignall’s article p 58.

There are also two Chetnolian artists, Linda Carroll and Bea Grant-Peterkin displaying their work, 45 and back on the garden theme, Frankham Gardens in Ryme is throwing open their gates for the NGS at the beginning of June p 50 and the Leigh Opens Garden at the end of the month p 15.

Please REMEMBER that next month magazine is a double issue and thus you will need to send your succinct articles, news and photos in to cover the whole of July and August as the next one after July with be September.

Have a joyous June. .

V W M 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.....

am just recovering from a really successful Rogation BATCOMBE FAMOUS walk and lunch. You may CREAM TEAS think the walk was the problem but it was the coffee and home-made biscuits to start with and then the fabulous hot lunch provided by the Hilfield ladies with sponge pud and custard by Fiona all in the lovely setting of the Algars’ Barn with large heaters. Simon lead the service following Andrew's route around Batcombe and up the hill to Hilfield's church for the last Hymn. The children Batcombe Church Lottery had a wonderful time and it was lovely April 2015 No.68 Andrew Graham to join together with our neighbours for 1st 2nd No. 39 Dan & Asya Williams such a special occasion.

Henry Straughan Thank you to the Attwell family for 3rd No. 25 hosting the Service not to mention clearing the barn in record time and to our Cream Teas will take place on everyone in Hilfield. I think this may be Sunday 21 June at Hilfield Friary at 3pm. an annual event. Just a reminder that We would love to see you all.

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CHETNOLE.....

FEBRUARY et well soon wishes go this month to Di Murphy who has been poorly recently; we hope that you are feeling much better.

Huge congratulations to Linda and Steve Fudge for completing their mammoth charity cycle ride from Paris to Yeovil; you can read all about it later on (p 8) and it's not too late to

V W M sponsor them either.

If you feel like a family event is in order then look no further than the St Peter's Chetnole Cream Teas and Teddy Parachuting on Sunday 7 June.

Your teddy must make as slow a descent as possible off the church tower - check our poster for details let's order some sunshine please!

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CHETNOLE FETE AND FLOWER SHOW A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY:

can help raise funds for the hall too while you enjoy yourself - see poster abovefor further details.

Also, if you, or anyone you know would like to take a trade table to sell your handicraft wares, please get in touch with Di Murphy on 873888. A table only cost £10.

Have a lovely June!

V W M

HEATHER CROSS Shirley & Ken Madgwick would like to thank everyone who sent cards and who attended the funeral of Shirley’s Mum at St Peters Church on the 21 April.

It was much appreciated by the members of our family that so many villagers attended the church and altogether a total of 75 people took part in the service of thanksgiving.

Mum was not originally from this part of the Country, only coming here to be near Shirley when she needed the care

Saturday 1 August will be the annual Chetnole Fete and Flower Show, held in the field next to the village hall, between 2 and 4.30pm. So you might want to start planting your prize winning vegetables and polishing up your cooking and craft skills!

Also, if you, or anyone you know would like to take a trade table to sell your handicraft wares, please get in touch with Di Murphy on 873888. A table only cost £10.

Jackie Boulter afforded by a residential home, and so it was especially nice to know that she had acquired many local friends amongst our Chetnole residents.

We would also like to express our appreciation to Chris Calder and the staff of Garden House Rest Home in Sherborne where Mum spent her last four years. She was made very comfortable during her stay there and we are grateful for the kindness shown to her by all the staff.

Shirley and Ken Madgwick

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VILLAGE NEWS

We invite all youngsters living in or visiting Chetnole on: Tuesday 4 AUGUST to come along and enjoy the game of pétanque.

WHEN? - from 10am to mid-day.

WHERE? – Chetnole Playing Field.

WHAT’S HAPPENING? - We teach you the simple rules and how to play pétanque, then you play in a competition, in three or four age groups.

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If you would like to fill up your tank then please contact John Sanford, 01935 872973 at least five days beforehand. DELIVERY DATES 2015

* 10 JUNE * 8 SEPTEMBER * * 13 NOVEMBER * WEDNESDAY COFFEE MORNING Our village hall was once more the scene of partying as the Wednesday Coffee Morning celebrated it’s sixth birthday this month. We welcomed special guests from the Community Police, Fire and Rescue service, Popp, the Church, local Councillors and from our Library Van and Post Office.

Over the past six years, through special events and table top sales, the coffee morning

Young people from age 5 to 15 years are welcome. ● Certificates for everyone. ● Prizes & medals for age-group winners. ● FREE soft drinks, nibbles and tea/coffee. ● ENTRY FEE £1 per child Note to parents, uncles and aunts & grandparents: Please register players by 28 July contact: Gordon Ratcliffe [872996], John Head [873555], Ian Wood [873022], John Fripp [873798], or Blair Sibun [872420] Younger children must be accompanied.

Gordon Ratcliffe has supported many charities donating an astonishing £3,337. In addition it has raised £1500 for the village hall. At this event £61 was collected for the DEC Nepal Appeal.

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Well what an adventure, we headed off on Wednesday morning at 6am on the coach to London then Eurostar to Paris with perfect weather all day and went to bed in Paris feeling apprehensive but positive.

Thursday morning proved to be a wet start with torrential rain all day and it didn't let up so 103 riders were soaking wet and very cold but we just had to keep peddling so peddle we did, and I can say I was so pleased arrive at our hotel 68 miles later and by this time everything was just numb.

Friday was also another wet start and when I opened the curtains and saw the rain coming down again I shed a few tears wondering if I had it in me to cycle 88 miles with not very much sleep the night before as my nerves had

kicked in. My husband just gave me so much encouragement to get on my bike and cycle, so off we went again. I had a lovely group to cycle with and we were a great team and we all kept each other upbeat.

I was so pleased to arrive at the ferry port and Steve was there to greet us with big cheers as his team had already arrived. We had supper in France before getting on the overnight ferry to Portsmouth.

Saturday was a nice start with a good breakfast. We then had three ferries before we made our way to Bournemouth. Today was probably the hardest ride of all the days as the traffic was heavy so you had to concentrate so much - not like laid-back France - and we were all so tired so it was early to bed before our final leg.

Sunday and you guessed it right, we woke up to torrential rain again, but back on the bikes and we peddled 7:30am start to make our way to Yeovil. The rain stopped pretty quickly so the rest of the ride was pleasant, except I had a shoulder which was giving me a few problems but after some pain relief and it being strapped up the end was in sight and

it was looking good.

We cycled through Cerne Abbas then I took my group on a little detour at my sister in laws for a quick liquid refreshment and they greeted us with pots and pans banging. Two minutes later back on the bikes and to Yeovil Football ground we headed, all 103 of us and the welcome from the crowds, friends and family was amazing and very emotional.

I can honestly say it's been a very emotional journey but amazing at the same time and I have met some great people; an experience I will never forgot and so proud to say I have achieved it. On the first count our sponsorship target of ÂŁ60,000 appears to have been reached supporting three fantastic charities Cystic Fibrosis, Cyclists Fighting Cancer and Yeovil Town Community Trust, so a really big thank you to everyone that has supported us.

Linda & Steve Fudge

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SPRING WALK AND BRUNCH 19 April Friends and neighbours, some with their dogs, enjoyed our ‘Spring Walk’ on Sunday 19 April.

The weather was kind and, despite a ‘testing course’, we were able to appreciate our beautiful countryside.

A big “thank you” goes to Sue Bosanquet for organising the event, and to her and others in the village, for providing such a substantial brunch in the Village Hall after the walk.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

PRAISE SERVICE Sunday 21 June There will be an informal Praise Service in St. Mary’s church at 10.15am, led by Alan Ward.

All are welcome.

CONCERT Friday 7 August On the Village Green Latest news - Nina Garcia will be joined by singer/keyboard player Seb Powles in a supporting role.

The tickets, at just £12, are going fast.

Please contact Kevin House on 01963 210042 asap if you would like come along.

A reminder that doors open at 7.30pm and the concert will start at 8pm. As previously advised there will be a bar, but please bring your own food.

THEMED EVENING – Saturday 24 October

DRINKS PARTY Friday 5 June This is a final reminder that everyone is invited to the summer drinks party at Manor Farm between 7-9pm. Tickets are £7.50 per person, and include all drinks and canapés.

Contact Charlotte Mayo (01963 210749) or Liz Cozens (210392).

All proceeds will go to St. Mary’s church Hermitage.

This is a further reminder that the next ‘themed evening’ will be held in the Village Hall on 24 October.

More information will follow in future editions of the magazine.

QUIZ FOR ST. MARY’S Saturday 21 November I know that it’s a long way off, but I wanted you to mark this in your diary.

The next quiz for St. Mary’s will be held in the Village Hall on Saturday 21 November, starting at 7.30pm.

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Village Rep: Ann Harris Village Mag Distrubutor: Brian Hawkins

HILFIELD....

As we move on from Spring when the earth was cold bare and the tree's seemed to be still tucked up tight and asleep we welcome the Summer where the countryside has become a different place, there are green leaves on the trees, lush grass growing in the fields, green plants crowding in the hedgerows, and flowers opening everywhere.

The days are getting longer and the nights short for the sun will start to get up early and will go to bed late in June.

It's one of the best and brightest months in the year. The birds sing from sunrise till long after sunset and as night falls, one after another the birds cease their song and tuck their heads under their wings to rest for an hour or two before beginning again.

Lets hope we have a long lovely summer for all to enjoy and it's kind to those that work on the land, and when you open your back door and look out you can say we are truly blessed to live in such a beautiful area.

CHURCH NEWS Our Batcombe-Hilfield Interparish Rogation Service was a really wonderful occasion.

We all started at New Court Farm, Batcombe (thanks to Paul and Carol Attwell). We visited the fields, gardens and

orchards ceremoniously showing our gratitude. We then made our way through the fields with children and dogs bouncing around and getting stuck in the mud. We processed along Great Head Lane through the Friary to St Nicholas, Hilfield. Finally we ended our journey with a splendid lunch at the Barn, Church Farm. Many thanks go to Sally Vickery and Anne Harris for their wonderful hot stews and to Fee Warr for a very sustaining pudding. It seems, judging by the comments, that this could turn into an annual event!"

Next service is our MID SUMMER SERVICE SUNDAY 28 June at 4pm with BBQ to follow kindly given by Victoria and Andrew at Church View Cottage

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LEIGH.....

uite often I use this space to talk about forthcoming events, (which seem to have become upcoming events these days!!). Anyway I think it is worth spending a minute talking about an event that has already happened!

At the end of April I attended the ‘FRESHER'S EVENT’ in the village hall. Lots of us who are associated with village activities had tables there and were able to talk about various things which go on. As well as being a wonderful opportunity to meet new and newish people it was astonishing to see just how many events and organisations were represented there. We are so lucky!

I must confess that I had no idea what to expect of the event and set up our table not necessarily expecting that many people would come. I couldn’t have got it more wrong and the hall was buzzing with activity and organisation. What a triumph!

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SATURDAY 20 JUNE & SUNDAY 21 JUNE 2.00pm – 5.00pm

If you're a keen gardener, why not take part in Leigh Open Gardens this year? A good number of gardens will be open around the village over the weekend of Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 June. The event also includes a large plant sale, refreshments and wondrous cakes in the village hall.

Your garden does not need to be large or immaculate - just interesting to visitors.

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THE OLD VICARAGE CARE HOME We are thrilled to announce that £450 was raised at our Spring Coffee Morning!

Thank you to everyone who supported us.

The money was donated to Cancer Research.

There will be a full report on our celebration of rural life in the next newsletter.

The latest visitors to the Old Vicarage were four Indian runner ducklings, hatched in an incubator on my kitchen table. We have two names so far; Charlotte and George Indian Runner Duck Millward, although their parents are named after wine due to their upright bottle like appearance!

Friday 19 June is NATIONAL CARE HOMES OPEN DAY and we are organising a tea party at 3pm. If you would like to come and have a look at what life is really like in a care home, or just fancy a cuppa and a cake, do come and join us.

The 70�� anniversary of VE day was celebrated with lots of flag waving and a good old sing song with Ann Knobbs. Lots of happy memories of that day back in 1945 were shared.

We would also like to thank the Chetnole Community choir for providing us with a very welcome diversion from the general election on 7 May. Our theme this summer is Thomas Hardy and so far this year we have had lovely pub lunches at The Crown (Pure Drop Inn) and

the Trumpet Major, plus a tour of local land marks and a small group visited his birth place and the new visitor centre. One lady also went to see Far From the Madding Crowd at the cinema.

Our charity fun dog show is on Sunday 26 July, in aid of Canine Partners; more details to follow. Raffle prizes are always most welcome.

Jan Millward

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ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, LEIGH Thank you to all those who came to our May coffee morning and helped raise money towards the cost of the Leigh Tapestry. I am sure that all those of you who have seen it will agree what an amazing piece of work it is and a lovely reminder of all that happens in our village.

Our monthly coffee morning is on Tuesday 2 June (10.30pm-12.00) and will be in aid of St Andrew's Church.

Unfortunately the cost of running and keeping open our lovely village church is not cheap and so we must continue to fund raise throughout the year.

We holding a coffee morning on Monday 8 June from 10.00-12.00 in St Andrew's Church, Leigh as Bishop George and Margaret wanted to come and see what we have been up to and we thought an OPEN INVITATION to a coffee morning for folk to pop in and say hello to them would be a good idea. They have a very busy schedule whilst they are here and that was the only time they could come to Leigh. Everyone is invited.

We have our Family Service on Sunday 21 June at 10.15am on the theme of Fatherhood - which is appropriate as it is Father's Day! A date for your diary Saturday 5 September when there will be the VILLAGE FETE to raise money for the church and the Village Hall - it should be fun (see more details in next month's magazine).

Finally a big thank you to all those who came to help with the Spring clean of the church both inside and out - we are very grateful to all those who help in so many ways to keep our church clean and tidy and the churchyard looking so good.

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LEIGH TAPESTRY The idea of producing a tapestry depicting Leigh and surrounding areas began in 2012 when Diane Morris called for interested stitchers to gather and discuss suggestions for inclusion. Eventually various cottages, the church, old and new village halls and many other places and images were decided upon.

I am personally indebted to Barbara Boswell for allowing me the use of her excellent book “Leigh, A Dorset Village”; from this tome I was able to choose suitable “fill in” sections and other smaller designs. Once all the pieces of tapestry work had been gathered, Di and I set about putting them onto the canvas. Finally I was able to complete all the surrounding areas

and the backgrounds of other stitchers’ pieces.

The whole tapestry came together in February 2015 to be beautifully and expertly stretched, backed and framed by my husband, Kevin. The tapestry was unveiled at the “freshers’ day” on 25 April 2015 and now hangs in the Leigh Village Hall for all to see.

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RYME INTRINSECA.....

ad news to report this month with the death of Dick Pell-Illderton, peacefully after a long period of ill health. He was always such a quite charming man who will be much missed. Our thoughts are very much with Jean and their three children & families; see separate obituary p 43.

Our churchyard tidy up was a great success, the weather held except for a very small shower which was the perfect opportunity for a coffee break in the church porch. Thank you Sue Goldsworthy for a fantastic selection of home made treats to help keep

everyone energy levels up! Thank you very much to everyone who helped, it really does make a huge difference, just one morning a year.

FRANKHAM FARM GARDEN OPEN on the 7 June, see p 50 for more details.

Don’t forget RAG-BAG still going strong, please leave bags in church porch where they will be collected daily.

Hats, bags, shoes, all clothing, chair covers curtains, bedding in any condition just No pillows or duvets please.

If you need assistance please call 872982. Thank you

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YETMINSTER.....

our village representative managed to get hold of a ticket (the event was sold out!- see Simon Eadon's report elsewhere) for the YCP's Fat Marrow Blues Band Concert. Well I can report that it was a really great evening with the Fat Marrows on good form and I even managed to inveigle some charming ladies onto the floor!

Unfortunately I have ignored Dr C's advice over the years and found that, as the music got faster, the more expansive parts of me began "undulating" alarmingly and it was necessary for me to repeatedly break step (at least that's my story) to avoid undue and dangerous oscillations! - I start my diet next week!

The YRGACS (the Gardening Club) have lots on this month - A TRIP TO HESTERCOMBE GARDENS followed by a talk by Neil Ross at their monthly meeting and shopping afternoons at Castle Gardens. Also they are getting ready for their SUMMER SHOW in August so look out for the show programme if you are intending to enter.

The History Club are off to LYNDHURST AND BUCKLERS HARD so again, it's worthwhile joining these clubs as they have lots going on and there is information on them on the Parish Website so do have a look when you get the chance.

In June, George and Margaret Browning will be visiting Yetminster. There will be a ‘TEA AND PIMMS’ party on the afternoon of Sunday, 14 June from 3.30pm at Gable Court. Anyone from Yetminster who would like to meet them will be most welcome. Please contact David Price

YETMINSTER & RYME SATURDAY 15 AUGUST (01935 872136) as soon as possible if you would like to be there.

Philippa Louden has been in contact and I understand that Sherborne Abbey urgently needs more GUARDIANS, i.e. stewards for when the Abbey is open to the public. The person to contact if anyone is able to help is Janet Huins on 816578. Take care, V W M

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RACHEL'S CHARITY SKYDIVE 19 APRIL 2015 Sunday morning loomed grey but after having had to rearranged everything twice before, I now just wanted to do my skydive. So we set off and on the way, as we got closer to Honiton, the sky got clearer and I realised that this was, to my great relief, finally it!

After registering, there was a 20 minute run through of what was going to happen, safety procedures and a practice of landing and free fall positions just like you see on the television. I couldn't wait! I was almost bursting with excitement and anticipation!

Having suited up, and after having taken some "selfies" it was time to go. The nine minute flight seemed to take a lifetime and the excitement in the Skydiving group was almost palpable. The view, from 15,000 feet, was simply amazing - you could see all along the Jurassic Coast.

Then, safely secured to my instructor, into position at the door and we fell forwards and out, tumbling a couple of times - it all happened so quickly. It initially

takes your breath away but there was no time to be scared and the feeling of coming out of the plane was just incredible. Free fall for a minute and then the parachute released and then 5 minutes of wonderful peace and tranquillity just looking at the panorama spread out below. There was nothing, nothing like it! Then into position with my legs straight in front of me and, bump, we had landed. A hug from my husband, sister, niece and some of the Hart regulars to celebrate and it was all over but I already wanted to go again!

I just want to thank everyone who came to watch me. I really appreciated the support and it was wonderful to share this experience with you all I'd also like to thank everyone who has supported and sponsored me - we've raised over £700 (we are still collecting money and final sponsorship money until the end of the month) which is going to the Special Care Baby Unit in Yeovil Hospital. Strangely enough I had to reschedule my first jump as I was pregnant with my son Jack, who actually went under the care of the SCBU unit for just under a week. This has made the skydive and the money it was raising mean even more and has made it that more special!.

Thank you again!

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DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL CELEBRATION To celebrate its founding as a charity for the 'sick poor' in 1840, Dorset County Hospital has published 'Dorset County Hospital: 175 Years of Rural Healthcare', a 69-page history written by Yetminster resident Mark Collyer. The booklet – which will raise funds for the hospital – costs £6.95 (plus £2.50 p&p) and can be ordered from Arts in Hospital, Dorset County Hospital, Williams Avenue, Dorchester DT1 2JY by sending a cheque payable to 'DCH Charitable Fund' with your name and address.

Mark’s transcripts of the hospital’s records, (published on his free website www.historydch.com) include admission details for thousands of Victorian patients, including some from Yetminster and Ryme and would make good reading if you are researching your ancestors.

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FAT MARROW BLUES BAND, JUBILEE HALL, YETMINSTER On Friday, 1 May the YCP welcomed the Fat Marrow Blues Band to the Yetminster Jubilee Hall.

The concert was sold-out well in advance and it was regrettable that we had to turn people away at the door, but we were quite simply full to capacity.

Booking the band and finalising the date had been a protracted process but judging by the complimentary comments we have received, completely worth it. It was also an occasion where the new staging (whose purchase we helped negotiate) was used for the first time.

The entire YCP committee was busy all day ensuring smooth

running behind the scenes and Harvey Robotham, our chef de cuisine, deserves special mention. He created the delicious pulled pork and spicy beef dishes that were consumed with such relish.

Ray Drewett organised and ran the bar which boasted a great selection of liquid refreshments including he much loved Butcombe Beer.

It was lovely to see so many people dancing and enjoying themselves. My mother-in-law, in her nineties, took little persuasion to step onto the floor and there was even someone with a Zimmer frame strutting their stuff!

As a final accolade, the band admitted that this

was one of the best crowds that they had played for.

We are already trying to arrange a return visit next year and are aiming for the Bank Holiday Sunday night rather than the Friday. The concert raised over ÂŁ500 for village causes and our thanks to everyone who made the evening such a resounding success.

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We are working with the Yetminster Community Project to organise the Association's Annual Quiz and arrangements are well advanced and tickets should be on sale soon so do please look out for them! The Inquizitors are the "usual suspects" and we are grateful to Harvey and Simon for their continuing support. It promises to be a great night out and there will be prizes for the best dressed table as well prizes for the winning table and the runner up so it's an event not to be missed.

The Association is also keen to promote its Lottery.

The 50 Club was started around 1990 as a means of encouraging villagers and friends to support village activities. Funds raised are either returned in prize money or distributed as grants to local organisations. The fund is registered with WDDC and the Club complies with the requirements of the Gambling Act 2005.

The ‘50’ in the Club name relates to the original idea of selling 50 tickets, although there is no limit to the number of tickets that

may be sold. Tickets are by visiting the Associations sold on an annual basis for web page (see below) on a total £52 per year the Yetminster Parish's (equivalent to £1 per week) Website, or we will send paid by standing order in you one if you provide your £13 quarterly instalments. name and address in an Currently a total of £1580 is envelope (addressed to the paid out annually in prizes YFA) posted in the through eight monthly Community Post Box in the draws each with £50, £30 entrance to the Old School and £20 prizes and four Gallery and Georgies quarterly draws each with Hairdressers. £100, £50, £25 and £20 David Torrance prizes.

Chairman, YFA We hope you will want to help us raise funds by Yetminster Fair Association joining the 50 50 Club Results Club and May 2015 Draw S t a n d i n g 1st Prize £50 No.26 Dr I Latham order forms 2nd Prize £30 No.51 Mr M Fuller are available 3rd Prize £20 No.8 Mrs J Burgess yetminsterparishes.gov.uk/a-z/yetminster-fair-association

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DIAMOND JUBILEE MEMORIAL You will remember that it was proposed by the Jubilee Committee that the Jubilee funds should be used to provide stage lighting for the Jubilee Hall. However the Hall Committee decided that they did not want to fit such lighting but would like a DVD projector suspended from the ceiling instead.

The Jubilee Committee does not consider this a particularly ‘special or suitable ’ memorial to Her Majesty and so are proposing something different.

You may remember way back in 2012 that there was a proposal to fit a clock face on the church tower. This was both too expensive and the synchronisation with the church clock would have been difficult.

There was also some question as to how

Well it's been a busy month at the gallery with dramatic and powerful images of the sea painted by traditional painter, Kim Pragnall being displayed on our increasingly sun soaked walls.

At the end of May we also hosted an introductory workshop on Clay Modelling led by Lyn Constable Maxwell.

Just to complete things we had a Needle Felted Country Farm Duck Workshop! with

many people would actually notice it!

However the same clock company can provide an electrically powered clock face suitably annotated which can be fitted to the gable end of the hall above the main door Therefore the Jubilee Committee intend to provide such a clock and have it fitted to the gable end above the hall door where it will be visible to all. The cost of such a clock plus fitting is well within the funds available so the Committee intend to purchase a framed photograph of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh taken in her Jubilee year and to provide a projector as suggested by the hall committee.

The Jubilee Committee hopes that the majority of residents will see the clock as a very suitable long term memorial to Her Majesty the Queen.

David Gould, Chairman Jubilee Committee

Carla Taylor of The Mousehole Woolery showing us how to transform beautiful fleece into our own unique country farm duck!!

We were also treated to a tea time Classical Guitar recital of Brazilian guitar music Samantha Muir.

Samantha also played a number of duets with Lara Taylor, a music scholar at Sherborne Girls and a member of the National Youth Guitar Ensemble -Sam and Lara recently recorded a short CD of duets called Hope which is really worth listening to if you get the chance.

At the time of going to press we are still finalising our June events so do please see our website for further

information www.yetminstergallery.co.uk or do drop in and ask us - you are always welcome at the Gallery and we look forward to seeing you.

Sarah Hedin, Gallery Owner

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YETMINSTER FUN RUN 10 MAY Graham Plaice, Chairman WVM, completed and raised £350.00 for St Andrew’s Church Yetminster.

This was followed by attendance at a splendid Rogation Service held in Pandy and Anthony Brown’s Garden.

Thank you so much for your donations and the kind hospitality shown by Pandy and Anthony.

Fab result Graham well done.

Editor BNC HAPPENINGS AT THE HART Well we are still "up in the air" with Rachel's Skydive. A wonderful effort by her and a big thank you from us for all those people who have supported Rachel in one way or another and just a reminder that we are still collecting money and final sponsorship money until the end of the month.

The Hart Anniversary Quiz was another successful evening and thank you for making it so. We were again fully booked with each table receiving a bottle of wine from us at the Hart in thanks for the ongoing support you give us and we raised a magnificent £95 for Parkinson's Research. Our NEXT QUIZ will be on Saturday 30 May so make sure you get a table.

We are still researching the possibility of an "American Car " Day on 18 July, with a Western themed BBQ and Country Western Band. Hopefully we will have something definite shortly so keep an " eye" on our notice board for information on this.

Just a reminder that we have now come to the end of our Skittle season and that if there are any budding players out there we are always looking out for new recruits for our teams - especially our ladies' team so do let us know if you are interested in playing.

Now the Skittle season is over we shall be changing our closing day so that we will now not be open on Mondays but open on a Tuesdays as normal (revised opening times will be displayed outside the front door).

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YETMINSTER PARISH AGM 2014/2015 CHAIRMAN’S REPORT 15 April 2015 PARISH PLAN This was formally launched on 18 May in the Jubilee Hall. Prior to that the Council’s Statement of Commitment to the Plan will be distributed to all households. It is hoped that our MP and others will be able to attend. Refreshments will be available.

During the coming months the Council will be discussing the plan and taking action where necessary and possible. A report to residents will be made in the autumn Thanks to David Torrance and his team for all their hard work on producing the plan and indeed all residents who made comments at the launch.

SPEED CAMERAS These are now up and running, and numerous speeders and users of mobile phones have been reported to the police. The scheme would be more effective if more volunteers came forward to help. Then the camera could be used more often.

WEBSITE This has been much improved and includes a community forum and village diary which I would encourage everybody to use.

PLANNING The 15 affordable homes to the west of the Thornford Road are almost complete and occupation has started.

The name of the development is ‘Frylake Meadow’ which is the old name for the field There is still no decision on the very controversial application for two houses behind Croft Cottage in the High Street.

The new West Dorset District Plan – which has still not been formally accepted – does not require any significant developments in the village for the duration of the plan – 15 years. I have been assured by the Leader of WDDC that there is no intention to alter this whilst the plan is in force. However this does not mean that there will not be applications for development but unless they are very small – individual houses – they are unlikely to agreed PRECEPT After four years of no rises it has been necessary to raise the precept by £1200 this year. This is approximately £1.75 per household. The rise was necessary to cover extra expenses which arose last year and anticipated further extra expenses.

DOG FOULING It gives me no pleasure to include this in the report but this perennial problem will not go away. As I have said before there are obviously some very anti social residents who not only will not control their dogs but also have no consideration for other residents. I can only reiterate what I said last year ‘Please clean up after your dog’ If you feel your

neighbourhood could do with another litterbin (it does not have to specifically for dog litter) please ask the Council. They will be provided but –as always – subject to funding.

If anyone has any ideas how to get through to these residents please let me know.

COUNCILLORS Councillors Pyke and Vickers resigned from the Council and Mrs Michaela Plaice was coopted onto the Council. We are still short of councillors!!

COUNCIL LAND The Council has taken steps to formalise it’s ownership of the sports field and allotments.

OAK HOUSE STORES Despite much research into how it could be financed and allow the owners of the Bradford Abbas stores to take it on, it became clear that no suitable financial deal was available. So regretfully it is unlikely that the Stores will reopen.

YETMINSTER YOUTH CLUB The Youth Club closed some years ago with a balance of £3953.87 on the books. The Club Committee has kindly handed the money to the Council with the proviso that it can only be spent on projects for the young. A grant of £325 was given to a member of the Scouts for a summer expedition from this fund.

REPORTS were received from the following Organisations. Coffee Beans, West Dorset District Council, Yetminster Fair Association, Yetminster Parish Walkers, Yetminster History Society, Methodist Church, St Andrew’s Church, The Mother’s Union, The Jubilee Hall and Dorset Police.

Comment was made that it was sad that other organisations in the Village did not report. The Chairman replied that all organisations are welcome but it is often difficult to contact them as representatives have changed and The Clerk has not been informed.

THE POLICE REPORT highlighted the following: 1 The spate of burglaries had stopped after the culprit had been caught from DNA evidence.

2 Fraud Telephone Calls are on the increase. The ‘conned’ are a cross section of the Dorset Community.

In total £1,000,000 was lost through fraud in Dorset in March alone. Most of this money goes to terrorist organisations. If you have any concerns about a possible fraud/con please report them to Dorset Police on 101.

3 Lost Property. Due to cuts all police forces now ask that you report your loss via the website ‘Reportmyloss.com’. Also only Cash, Personal Data and High Value Items will be processed in future.

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Sun

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Owermoigne Flower Festival

10.30am-5pm Athelhampton

Cream Teas and Teddy Parachuting

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Coffee morning with Bishop George and Margaret

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Yetminster History Society Exhibition of Magna Carta

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Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. Adding impact to your garden

7.30pm

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WVWG visit to Athelhampton & Flower Festival

Tuesday Club Outing Wed 10 Quiet day in the garden

Wells & Bishop's Palace 10.30am-4pm Bembury Farm, Thornford

Sat

13 Summer BBQ Music by Word Gets Out

7.30pm

Sat

13 A Day on the Ministry of Healing Brother David Jardine

Hilfield Friary

Sun

14 Tea & Pimms with Bishop George 3.30pm and Margaret

Gable Court, Yetminster

Fri

19 National Care Homes tea party

Old Vicarage, Leigh

3.30pm

Brother Soil & Sister Slug Richard Thornbury

Chetnole Village Hall

Hilfield Friary

Sat

20 Leigh Open Gardens

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Sun

21 Leigh Open Gardens

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Dates for your Diary Sun

21 Batcombe cream teas Fathers' Day Sport & Family service

3pm

Friary, Hilfield

3pm

Yetminster Sports Field

Wed 24 Wednesday Club Open afternoon 3-4pm

St Andrew's School, Yetminster

Wed 24 Leigh Candle Auction

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7.30pm

Sat

27 Seeking Sustainabilty

Hilfield Friary

Sun

28 Midsummer Service & BBQ

St Nicholas,Hilfield

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WVP Next Panto Info Evening

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Fri

3

Yetminster History Society coffee 10.30am-12 morning/ bring and buy

Cross Farm House, Yetminster

Sat

4

Art exhibition COAST Bee Grant-Peterkin

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Sun

5

PTFA American Summer Fair

12-4pm

St Andrew's Primary School

Variety Show - Wriggle Valley's Got Talent

6-9pm

Leigh Village Hall

Mon 6

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Club garden party Castle Gardens speaker

7.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Tues 7

Coffee morning/ bring& buy

10.30-12am

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Leigh Discussion Club Outing to Paignton

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Leigh Village Hall

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Chetnole Village Hall

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11 Art exhibition COAST Bee GrantPeterkin Garden Party for Julia's House children's hospice

Old School Gallery, Yetminster 2-4pm

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7.30pm

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26 Messy Pogles

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Inter-parish croquet tournament

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Chetnole Flower Show

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Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Italian Gardens Sue Dona

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Chetnole Village Hall

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Chetnole Petanque Club 5-15 years Competition

10am-12noon Chetnole Playing field

Fri

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Music on the Green Nina Garcia

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Hermitage Village Green

Sat

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Leigh Flower Show

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Sat

15 Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. Summer Show

2pm

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Mon 7

Leigh Fete Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Organic vegetable growing Charles Dowding

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Mon 21 Leigh Moviola

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Leigh Village Hall

Sun

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Leigh Village Hall

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11 NGS Open Gardens

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16 Leigh Art Exhibition

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WRIGGLE VALLEY ARTISTS’ EXHIBITIONS Our very local artist Linda Carroll of Chetnole will be showing her work on the walls of the The Pear Tree cafe in Sherborne for the summer from May to July so go along during the summer and see her lovely art on display.

As well as this another, Chetnole artist Bee GrantPeterkin is having an exhibition of her paintings called COAST in aid of Nepal at the Old School Gallery , Yetminster. From 1 July-15 August. She will be in the Gallery all day on Saturday 4 July and 11 July; come and join her for coffee or a cup of tea Everyone welcome !

So another month is fast ending and a fun filled month of May we have had.

We started off with our annual quiz night. It was very well attended and everyone enjoyed themselves. Many thanks to Anna Taylor and Jess Crocker for being the quiz mistresses. Also a big thank you to Jenny Elwick and Carol Attwell for cooking the chilli and Anna Matthews for cooking the vegetarian chilli. Overall the evening had everyone up on their feet and raised o v e r ÂŁ200.

T h e P T F A have also subsided the cost

of a Infant trip to Sailsbury Cathedral to see the Magna Carta which they all greatly enjoyed, see p 57. The KS2 children will be going in June and we will also be helping with the cost.

On 10 May saw our annual Fun Run. Many thanks to everyone who organised this, including Jenny Huddleston, Dulcie Bowditch, Sharon Murphy and Nicola Jenkins. Also a big thank you to everyone who helped man stalls and also to Maxine Baulch for organising the children's run.

Our next event is our American themed summer fair on Saturday 4 July from 124pm. There will be a baseball tournament, teams to be entered in advance and on the day, hot dog stand, rodeo bull and bouncy castles for the children plus much much more! Many thanks for all your continued support.

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THE MARRIAGE OF PHILIPPA AND EDDIE St Andrew's Church, Leigh was full to the brim with friends and family for the wedding of Eddie Upton and Philippa Toulson. Philippa’s sons, Jack, Sam Harry and beautiful bridesmaid, grand daughter Maddie, took supporting roles in the flower bedecked church with professional folk musician, John Kirkpatrick leading the music. It was such a happy occasion with lots of wonderful singing from the Stanchester Quire (all 38 of them!) and Rev Tony Durkin took a very lovely meaningful service.

The happy couple then were led down to the Village Hall by piper, Paul Saunders, and were welcomed by the Sherborne Band. The reception was one glorious musical extravaganza with all their friends offering their talents! The

This was our fourth Yetminster Fun Run and it was a great family morning, whether you were running, walking, supporting or coming to catch up with friends. We had our first dog run the route this year, Luke Simon pushed his daughter Evie effortlessly round the 10K loop and

Bodmin Wassailers, splendid in top hat and tails, regaled stories of wild wassailing every 6 January and the Quire even had a special vocal arrangement as a gift to the happy couple. Other folk musicians, including Eddie, sang songs and played all manner of instruments for our entertainment.

The whole day was a real " " occasion and we wish them both many happy years together in the future.

spurred on in the moment, some of our walkers even burst into a triumphant run on the home straight. Supporters from all over the community came and mucked in and cheered everyone over the line.

Well done to all those who got new PB’s, Fiona was proper chuffed that she made it home before all our keen 10K runners. As this event takes shape and competition and friendly rivalries emerge I think locally sponsored cups and prizes might be in order for next year.

An enormous thank you to all the marshals who

manage the route, without your help we really couldn’t do it, to those who pitched in and helped on the day, Mike Tozer with his PA and a special thank you to the Spar Shop for turning up with all the bottled water, Brilliant!

And much appreciated by our thirsty runners, walkers and helpers. Hamish Pork once again supplied the delicious, sell out Hoggy Roast and thank you to all those who donated all the scrummy salads too. Enjoy the photos on p40 and see you next year – (Sunday after May bank holiday 2016) Sharon Murphy

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We are a small voluntary group from the Wriggle Valley who provide short term support, transport, befriending and shopping for people of all ages.

Our group urgently needs more volunteers for the villages covered by Yetminster Surgery. This is not an onerous commitment-much of the support is on a one-off basis.

You would be given training and if the task is for transport you would be reimbursed for your expenses.

Helping Hands has been operating for several years and there is a proven need for this service, especially taking people for medical appointments. .

If you would like to know more please contact Lin Allen 01963 210953

FRIENDS OF THE YEATMAN The Yeatman Hospital is a vital commun ity asset, which we should never take for granted. We may all need it one day – either for the Minor Injuries Unit, or in the hospital itself, which is a great half-way house, particularly for the elderly, who have come out of hospital and are not ready to go home.

The Friends do a valuable job in providing facilities, buildings and equipment required for the treatment and comfort of patients, which the NHS would struggle to fund. We also support the efficient running of the hospital in various ways.

We need your help! If you became a member we would ask you for a small donation every year, either through Bankers

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CHETNOLE CRICKET CLUB For the last forty years cricket has been played regularly in Chetnole, thanks to the hard work and tenacity of the founder members. I think it is correct to say, ‘cricket has become very much part of the village scene’.

Over the years there have been times when the clubs’ viability has been threatened by shortage of players - this year is turning out to be one of those years.

The club has played both league and friendly matches, during its history. The League Cricket (Mid Wessex Cricket League) commitment has brought a good standard of cricket and financial stability. Unfortunately the club has decided to withdraw from League Cricket this year, because of the uncertainty in finding regular players, although the Friendly fixtures will remain in place.

For anyone interested in playing some cricket this summer at Chetnole; from the village or the surrounding villages, all will be very welcome. Please get in touch.

Can this be this be start of something new? This will be a season of Reflection.

ON THE BEAT Just a further reminder that no genuine company or person will EVER ask for any PIN details, bank details or, importantly, send a courier to your house to collect your bank or credit card.

Additionally, Cyber crime is on the increase and you may be contacted by someone claiming to be an IT professional who can help sort out "problems" with your computer. Invariably the caller can be very persistent so please do be cautious and do not give them your details - if you have computer problems ask a local company for help or use one of the larger electrical goods stores who offer a repair service.

Dorset Police are no longer going to process lost and found property apart

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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 101 for 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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I just wanted thank everyone for a lovely evening on script night. I felt it was a great success and we had a lot of laughs. Thank you to all who brought along some material it was very much appreciated and it was all very amusing. We even have some good contenders for a future script performance which is very exciting. Thank you Kirsty for providing delicious cake too.

A SECOND SCRIPT NIGHT will hopefully take place on 3 June in Chetnole Village Hall.

You have a little time to think about what you might like to bring along; monologues, sketches, farces, serious scripts, they are all welcome. It would be great if you could have a scene or a few pages you would like the group to read through. A few copies would also be useful and then they can be passed around and shared out.

Can't wait to see what you come up with.

Lastly things are creeping up on us rather quickly. We have an exciting FAMILY MURDER MYSTERY TRAIL organised by George Flint happening in Yetminster; the Trail sheets are available from The Old School Gallery, Yetminster from the 23 May. Follow the Trail and find out “ On 6 June Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson will be on hand to help you so put this date in your diary for a bit of family fun, tea and cake and enjoy the light entertainment.

We are also organising a variety show, THE WRIGGLE VALLEY’S GOT TALENT which will take place on Sunday 5 July, 6 til bout 9-ish at Leigh Village Hall. We do have some acts already which is a good start but it would be fantastic if we could get a few more involved. If you would like to take a short theatrical turn then please give me a ring or send me the names of the people involved in the act and the title of your piece. We are looking for short and snappy acts to keep the evening lively and full of variety.

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Leigh FOOD FAIR & VINTAGE/CLASSIC CAR DISPLAY 10am - 4pm SATURDAY 18 July LEIGH VILLAGE HALL JULY 2015 Taste and buy some of the best food and drink on offer from local producers A variety of interesting Veteran/Classic cars & motorbikes will be on display.

Barbecued Hamburgers & Sausages, Refreshments, Ice cream, Beer and Cider will be here! Entertainment includes children’s activities.

This is proving to be a very successful show, AND will, of course, be in our amazing Village Hall. Please spread the word to your friends and relations – it really is a day NOT to be missed.

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WOODLAND WEDNESDAY sessions continue on the last Wednesday of each month, 24 June and 29 July and then, as last summer we will have a Woodland Wednesday session every Wednesday throughout the summer holidays.

MUDDY MONDAYS will be on 1 June and 6 July. All these sessions are for pre-school children in term time and children age 7 and under during the holidays. We start at 12.00 and finish at 3.00 pm Why not bring your picnic?

Refreshments available £4 per child.

Last Year 9 children achieved their JOHN MUIR DISCOVERY AWARD and we will have four more days during the summer holidays in which unaccompanied children age 8 and over can start or continue their Discovery award or move up to the more demanding Explorer award.

27 & 28 July and 13 & 14 August. We are lucky enough to have a small amount of funding towards these sessions so the cost will be just £12 per child per day starting at 10.00am and finishing at 3.00pm. These sessions must be booked in advance.

Please look out for dates for our other summer holiday activities in next months magazine.

Keep and eye on our Facebook page Pogles Wood Education – for information about forthcoming activities and news of other exciting events.

POGLES PARTIES – We have some bookings already. Please book as early as you can.

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CRAFTY KIDS Our next craft day is on the theme of PIRATES AND PIXIES and will be on SUNDAY 14 JUNE. See you there.

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who died aged 94, was mentioned in dispatches for distinguished service during the Burma Campaign. He served as an officer in the Indian XIVth Army during World War II then went on to qualify and practise as a doctor before spending his retirement living in Ryme Intrinseca.

Richard (known to family and friends as ‘Dick’) was born in Manchester, in 1921. On leaving school, he had to go out and find work. There was at this stage no prospect of pursuing higher education, let alone a medical career, and Dick joined the Westminster Bank as a clerk but with no real enthusiasm for the job. This was in 1939 and, within weeks, the outbreak of war with Germany created an opportunity for him to escape from the drudgery in the bank. He enlisted in the Territorial Army joining the 2nd / 9th Manchester Regiment and was soon selected for officer training. In 1942 he was ordered to the Far East to serve in Sir Bill Slim’s ‘Forgotten Army’. He became an acting major at the tender age of 22 and went on to see considerable action, including the long and arduous Siege of Imphal in north east India which, together with the battle for nearby Kohima, marked the turning point of the War in the Far East.

Whilst in Burma in 1944, Dick received the sad news of the death of his elder brother, Harry, who had been serving in the RAF and whose plane crashed in Yugoslavia.

Back in England and de-mobbed, Dick found himself comparatively well off for the first time in his life and able to pursue his real calling – to qualify and practise as a doctor.

It was at Manchester University that he met his future wife, Jean Savage – they were studying Medicine in the same year. They qualified as doctors in 1953 and married the following year.

Dick spent the whole of his medical career working in North Manchester. He became a

Consultant in 1961 – specialising in Histopathology – a branch of pathology concerned with mainly microscopic examination of tissues – leading to diagnosis and the eventual treatment of many diseases including cancer, other tumours and brain and heart problems.

Dick had a strong sense of vocation and made an early decision to work exclusively in the NHS. He put service above personal gain and was dedicated to helping the people of North Manchester. During his career he became expert in several fields, contributing published academic papers on a range of specialist subjects.

Dick remained a Northerner at heart throughout his life. But on retiring and moving to Ryme in 1991, Dick and Jean soon made many friends and were welcomed into village life. Wishing to serve his new community, Dick became Treasurer of the Ryme Intrinseca PCC – a position he held for a number of years and performed with his usual meticulous attention to detail.

Throughout their married lives Dick and Jean had total dedication to each other. Dick was a serious man but he had a good sense of humour. He was simple in the sense of being straightforward and uncomplicated, and was not given to introspection. He was also extremely modest and never spoke about his own War record or other achievements.

During the last few years of his life, Dick became increasingly dependent on Jean for his care and his three children would like to pay a very large tribute to their mother for her totally selfless dedication during this time.

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MAGNA CARTA The infants had a truly fantastic day at Salisbury Cathedral learning about the unpopular King John and the Magna Carta.

(There are only four surviving copies, two in the British Library, one in Lincoln Cathedral and of course one in Salisbury Cathedral).

Although it was a long coach trip, and a very early start, the children coped brilliantly and were such good ambassadors for our school. As we approached Salisbury itself the children were amazed to see the cathedral spire, the tallest in England, and they couldn’t believe that this was to be our destination.

There were so many memorable moments throughout the day but processing around the cathedral in medieval costume as the organ played was truly awe inspiring. It was also touching to hear our school name mentioned in the hourly prayers and a reminder

to us all of the importance of prayer.

The children particularly enjoyed dressing up and learning to bow, (not forgetting to remove their caps) curtsey and dance in medieval style. The tableau with King John, Queen Isabella, the baron and the Bishop, complete with audience participation was really a highlight of the day.

The children were also really proud of their crosses which they designed and made with quills and ink and were delighted to be able to take them home as a reminder of their trip.

It was an amazing day and equally amazing to think that 800 years ago the Magna Carta was signed at Runnymeade. Such an important democratic moment.

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The signing of Magna Carta at Runnymede on 15 June 1215 laid the foundation stone not just of the modern British state but of the constitution of the American and French Republics. It marked the beginning of the rights and freedoms that we now consider the basis of democratic government.

We can trace the origin of many of those principles to this foundational document.

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The Magna Carta also marks the beginnings of our Parliamentary form of government. The right to be represented by a Council of Lords at the time strengthened the power of the rebellious Barons but it was later to become our parliament. Maybe Its most important article, ‘Habeus corpus’, laid the foundations of the modern justice system, guaranteeing to all freedom from arbitrary arrest and imprisonment. It still remains on our Statue books and continues to be at the centre of the heated debate on the powers of government.

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display as the centre piece of an extensive exhibition in Salisbury cathedral. It lay undiscovered and undisturbed for almost 700 years in the library of the cathedral until unearthed in the 19th century. The cathedral is holding a special day of celebration on 14 June starting with a pilgrimage walk from Old Sarum to the cathedral where there will be a celebration service in the grounds of the cathedral.

At Yetminster the History society has prepared an exhibition that will tell the story of the Magna Carta and its significance for us today. St. Andrew’s church will be holding a special service of on Sunday morning at 10.15 am to give thanks for the freedom we enjoy as a Nation and a Church.

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News from the Registers Baptisms St. Andrew's, Yetminster Funerals/Thanksgiving If you would like to find out more about what we get up to - please do come and join us for our OPEN AFTERNOON from 3-4pm on Wednesday 24 June at St Andrew's CE Primary School, Yetminster, when the Chaplain from The Gryphon School, The Rev Diane Tregale, will be our guest speaker. The Children's work will be on display and there will be refreshments. Hope to see you there.

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Saturday 13 June A Day on the Ministry of Healing led by Br David Jardine. Br David first became involved in the Ministry of Healing in 1972 in Belfast. Since 1992 he has been Director of the Interdenominational Divine Healing Ministries, offering prayer in five different locations in Belfast every week. On this day at Hilfield he will be teaching on various aspects of this ministry. Prayer for healing and anointing with oil will also be offered during the course of the day, so people will have the chance, not just to learn about healing, but also to experience it.

Friday 19 to Sunday 21 June Brother Soil and Sister Slug, Franciscan family wisdom for an ecological garden. Led by Richard Thornbury of the Hilfield Friary Community.

Saturday 27 June Seeking Sustainability, a day conference on why it’s important and what we can learn from each other.

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he small Methodist Church in Yetminster has always been a church that looks forward to a future. The congregation, although small, have vision for future development and growth that has become part of their DNA. An optimistic congregation who are willing to move forward with developments that will encourage people to come to church each Sunday and also use the church building throughout the week. In the 1960’s they had a new kitchen and toilet block built, in the 70’s a new roof, the 80’s they removed the choir stall and moved the pulpit to one side fitting new carpets throughout adding extra space, also fitting new door.

In the 90’s new windows were fitted throughout the church.

This is a congregation who keep the future in mind, constantly caring and showing in practical ways that they have a vision of sharing with their community.

They continue in this decade with fresh ideas. In the past two years they have taken the step to remove the pews and re-carpet the whole area of the church. The church now has comfortable seating that can be moved to allow other groups within the community to use the space available.

With the encouragement and support of Rev Linda Barriball, the interior of the church has had many additions of colourful materials added.

One of the major projects in this period has been on the exterior of the church with the building of a new entrance way into the church to enable disabled access. This took extensive building to

bring the pathway from street level to the high entrance level of the church. Now, along with the development of the grounds the church looks welcoming from the outside and a wonderful bright interior is a pleasing sight to all who visit.

The congregation of the church at Yetminster have plans for the future that will include work with our ecumenical partners at the local Parish Church. It is a hope for the future that more people within the community and the wider church will start to use this wonderful asset that has been nurtured and cared for by a small group of people with vision for the future. We have held various ecumenical events and services here. The Women’s World Day of Prayer, the Mothers’ Union Lady Day Service, with bring and share lunch, a Family Service and Village Praise, which all went very well, were held during March.

If you are looking for a place away for the day with a group from your church in a peaceful part of the countryside you may like to spend the day at Yetminster, if you do you will be made very welcome by a very caring congregation.

Despite having a small congregation, we keep our contributions to the local food bank up and have been supporting this resource for at least five years.

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APRIL 2015 “April in Paris, Chestnuts in blossom” Ever-popular 1932 song Paris must be warmer than Leigh as we usually have to wait until May for the chestnut blossom to open, but this year was different.

Climate change believers are probably saying ‘told you so’.

RAINFALL April was the fourth month in a row to be much drier than usual.

There was only 26mm/1” (38% of the long-term average). Total rainfall so far this year is now 188 mm/7.4” (instead of 290 mm/11.4”) so we have had just 65% of the usual amount. The wettest day was the 2nd, but it only totalled 7 mm/0.3”a welcome contrast to one April day in 2012 when we had 38.4 mm/1.5” (1½ times more than the total for the whole month this year).

TEMPERATURES April temperatures were a little higher than usual, averaging 9.7 C/49 F

instead of 9.1 C/48 F. The coldest night only fell to -3.1 C/2 6F instead of -4.4 C/24 F. The warmest day was in the middle of the month, with (24.5 C/76 F on the 15 th.

SUNSHINE April almost beat our sunshine record for the month, which ranges from a mere 90 hours in 2006 to 187 hours in 2011. This year’s total was 178 hours. There were only two days without any sunshine and the sunniest day was the 25 th, with 11.8 hours.

PRESSURE Pressure in April averaged 1026 mm/30.3” instead of 1015 mm/30”.

It was highest on the 7th, with 1039 mb/31” and lowest on the 24 th, when it was 1014 mb and we had 3.5 m of rain.

WINDS April was a fairly calm month.

Average peak wind speeds for the month were only 13 mph instead of 19 mph. The windiest day was the 11th, with 22 mph, well below the 15 year average of 34 mph.

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APRIL Our April meeting whisked us far away from home, when Mike Spencer came to tell us about a Walk in China. The walk was undertaken for the benefit of St Margaret’s Hospice which costs £27,000 a day to run and relies on people like Mike to raise sponsorship.

This walk was planned to raise at least £3000 by walking along 50 miles of the Great Wall. The group soon learned that there had been several earlier walls, built to keep out the Mongolian hordes.

At first it was mud walls, then rubble and then stone. They were pleased to find that at least there would be no altitude problems as the highest point was 4000 ft but later were glad that their group included a Doctor and a stretcher.

Every morning started of with some physical exercises, followed by a

breakfast of dumplings and bread.

Lunch seemed to be a triple-decker roadkill sandwich but fortunately the evening meals were always excellent.

These were definitely needed to enable them to face the next strenuous day’s exertions. The wall was not a flat wall but consisted of endless steps, one part earning the name “The Stairway to Heaven”. On one day they counted the steps which amounted to 1400 and in places these were very broken and with steep precipices at the side. At several points they had to climb on all fours and coming down was harder than going up. The group ranged in age from 18 to 77 but luckily there were no injuries and the stretcher did not have to be used. Mike’s photos amply illustrated the hardships of the expedition and we were pleased to hear that their last day was spent enjoying the delights of the Forbidden City.

However much we might have fancied a visit to the Great Wall by the end of Mikes talk I think we all felt we would have needed to be younger and fitter.

Our May talk A Year of days with Folk Southwest should be more restful as should our June outing to Wells. Do join us!

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Ten Things You Didn’t Know about Magna Carta 15 June is the 800th anniversary of the signing of Magna Carta. There are exhibitions and celebrations around the country. But do you realise:

These are just some of the misunderstandings surrounding the signing of Magna Carta – which was not actually “signed” but had a seal attached to it to indicate the king’s agreement. Yet Magna Carta has become an iconic document and a symbol of liberty and civil rights, quoted and referenced by reformers down the ages.

Kings and queens of England have sworn to abide by Magna Carta in their

coronation oaths.

It was the inspiration of the parliamentarians in their civil war against Charles I. It was the great inspiration of the American colonists in their war of independence against George III. Its clauses are repeated in the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

So how did this come about? All will be revealed in an exhibition being put on by the Yetminster History Society! We have a double incentive for doing this: it is of historic interest and an anniversary worth celebrating, and one of the four original copies still surviving is held in Salisbury Cathedral, the centre of our diocese.

The exhibition will be on display in St. Andrew’s church in Yetminster from Monday, June 8 to Sunday June 21. We are hoping to take the exhibition to other churches in the benefice.

When we have made the arrangements we will let you know through the WVM. Trips. For the summer the remaining trips are Lyndhurst & Buckler’s Hard, and the Keep at Dorchester. For details and bookings contact Elizabeth Jubb at liz@thejubbs.plus.com

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CHETNOLE & LEIGH GARDEN CLUB

- Louise Burks, Founder and Director of the Gardens Group (Castle Gardens, Poundbury and Brimsmore) was the speaker at the April Meeting of the Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club. Louise is an Honours B.Sc. Hort. graduate from the University of Bath where she was awarded the Aberconway Medal by the Institute of Horticulture and consequently, was more than eminently qualified to address her chosen subject of “Container Gardening”. This covered hanging baskets, pots and troughs of varying sizes as well as the imaginative use of old kettles, buckets, welly boots, wheelbarrows and other miscellaneous items. As an indication of the volume of business in this field, Louise highlighted that for summer, her company plants up and sells over 1000 hanging baskets and 4000 pots of sweet peas But Louise isn’t just a scientist with directorial responsibilities.

She’s highly capable of rolling up her

sleeves and getting stuck in! Having brought a van load of plants, pots, troughs, compost and related paraphernalia, she set about introducing a wide range of options for producing an array of beautifully planted-up containers one of which was offered as the main raffle prize of the evening. Lots of additional tickets were sold as a result.

In a practical demonstration packed with imaginative ideas and suggestions, Louise touched on subjects as diverse as appropriate compost types (reduced peat will be law by 2020), timing and tender plants, container feeding and protection from pests. And then there were the plants themselves different in shape, size, colour, growing habit and duration of flowering. The large number of club members who came to listen and learn greatly appreciated the comprehensive and relaxed nature of Louise’s presentation.

May’s meeting certainly was a lively, fast moving and humorous talk!

The Garden Doctor - Roger Hirons delivered a talk which was enthusiastic, vibrant, colourful and as wide ranging as his topic about the many and varied species of trees which exist and which suit this area.

Advice and information covered the relationships between plant species such as Spirea and the Rose and that as gardeners we

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need to be aware of these origins so that when we are planting new or replacing old plants we give the plant the right conditions to thrive.

Roger gave many tips about planting appropriately especially in windy and exposed areas. Trees/ bushes which are variegated with dark green in the middle with light edges are NOT suitable for these areas they are tender and vulnerable to damage.

He emphasised that regular maintenance, done appropriately, which sometimes means leave the plant alone and let it do its own thing; to illustrate this he showed a container with a Hedgehog Juniper which was 8 years old as he said, ‘Can’t get a fast growing dwarf’

leave the plant and it will reward the gardener in its natural beauty, is a key factor in developing a beautiful garden.

As gardeners he stressed the importance of a long term plan - planting for 30 to 50 years hence! Design and plant considering what the desired outcome is, give regard to the environs, climate, prevailing conditions and plant suitability and compatibility.

A most enjoyable evening which gave members plenty to discuss and reflect upon in regard to their own gardens and the forthcoming Open Gardens in Leigh on 20 and 21 June.

RHYMEWelcome to Rob & Sue Wydra have last managed to move into Fern CotBeingwho unable toasee WRIGGLE VALLEY WOMENS GROUP The friends, go shopping, chat to meeting on 21 April was quite an eye opener. Molly Rennie, from Dorchester, has been involved in helping people suffering Domestic Violence and Abuse for 40 years, since the first Refuge was founded in London by Erin Pizzie.

The Dorchester Refuge was opened in 1998, at a time when funds were available to provide premises and all the furniture and equipment needed. Since then more than 600 women and 800 children have been given a chance to find a new life for themselves, free from the controlling person left behind. Violence and control are not just physical, mental control is just as disabling.

neighbours, because you are either black and blue or time controlled takes away self respect and confidence.

Children caught in such circumstances are damaged, sometimes to the extent that they go on to damage others-they know no different.

Molly told us how networks have been set up to help people suffering abuse, both male and female. Special classes can give back the self respect and confidence to carry on in a relationship, or to branch out on your own.

The Police are more informed now to help in domestic situations when requested, if necessary to take the perpetrator to court and allow the family to stay in their own home.

Many more people need room in a Refuge than be accommodated, but help can and will be given. Funds are always needed to help families,but no one is ignored when aid is needed.

Philippa Louden

Next Meeting is the trip to ATHELHAMPTON FLOWER FESTIVAL Monday 8 June PLANNING MEETING Tuesday 7 July

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Regular Meetings….

Every Mon Table tennis Bev’s Core Vinyassa Flow Yoga

Every Tue

9.30-12.30pm 9.30-10.30am

Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Village Hall

Leigh Short Mat Bowls Just Gym Gymnastic class

2-5pm 4.15-6.30pm

Leigh Village Hall St Andrew’s Primary School

Yetminster Table Tennis Club Yetminster Bell Ringers

7:30 pm 7.30pm-10pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster St Andrew's Church

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

St Andrew's Primary School Chetnole Village Hall

Beginners Pilates Beavers (in term)

1.30 & 2.35pm 6 - 7pm

Chetnole Village Hall Scout Hut Yetminster

10-12 noon 10.30-11.30am

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

3pm (until Oct) 3.15 pm-4.05pm

Yetminster Playing Fields St Andrew's Primary School

Every Wed Drop in Coffee Morning Morning Yoga Class Croquet Coach/Play Wednesday Club (in term)

Zumba 4pm Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 5pm summer only

Leigh Village Hall Chetnole Playing Fields

Croquet

5pm summer only

Church Farm, Hermiatge

Junior WV Players (in term) Beginners yoga

6.30-7.45pm 7pm

Scout Hut Yetminster St Andrew’s Primary School

7-10pm 9.30-10.30am

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall

Advanced Pilates Pear Tree Baby & Toddler

10am 1.30-3pm

Chetnole Village Hall Pear Tree Preschool

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

2-5pm 5.45-7pm

St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster Trim Room, Yetminster

Leigh Brownies (7-10yrs) Guides

5.45-7pm 7-8.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Cubs Leigh Short Mat Bowls

6.30-8pm 7-10pm

Scout Hut, Yetminster Leigh Village Hall

Chetnole Community Choir Table Tennis

7.30 pm 9.30-12.30pm

Chetnole Village Hall Leigh Village Hall

Croquet Club (May - Oct) Beavers (in term)

3pm 6-7pm

Yetminster Sports Club Scout Hut Yetminster

Every Sat

Croquet Irish Dancers

3pm 10.15 am

Yetminster Sports Club Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Every Sun

Chetnole Chuckers Pétanque Club 3pm summer only

Yetminster Short Mat Bowls Every Thur Fitsteps

Every Fri

Chetnole Playing Fields

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REGULAR VILLAGE EVENTS NEWS

…Events & Activities 1st Mon

Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club

7:30pm

Chetnole Village Hall

1st Tue

Hospice Lunch

12.30pm

Manor Farm, Yetminster

Leigh Discussion Club (wint)

7.30 - 10.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Wriggle Valley MU (alt months)

7pm

Church Hall, Yetminster

Tuesday Club

2.30 - 4pm

Leigh Village Hall

Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc.

7.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Senior Winter Lunch Outings

7.30pm

Sue Footner 873610

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

3rd Tues

Rest & Welcome Pub

WV Women's Group

7.30pm

Gable Court

Wriggle Valley Lunch Club

12.15 - 3pm

Leigh Village Hall

Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths

7.30pm

Leigh Village Hall

Last Tues

Leigh Women's Institute

7.30 - 11pm

Leigh Village Hall

1st Wed

Yetminster Senior Citizens

3pm

The Meadens

Batcombe Coffee Morning

11am

tba

Coffee Beans Coffee Morning

10-12noon

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Yetminster Historical Society

2.30pm

Yetminster Jubilee Hall

Police Support Unit

2nd Wed

2 - 3pm

The Cross, Leigh

2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study

7.30pm

Venue contact 872342

3rd Wed

District Council Ward Surgery

11am - 12noon

Old School Gallery, Yetminster

Last Wed

Woodland Wednesdays

12.45-2.45pm

Pogles Wood nr Leigh

Police Community Support [not Aug & Dec]

Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca PC

Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library

Bridport Mobile Library

Wed - Sat

Friary Shop

1st & 3rd Thu Yetminster Scribblers

By Church, Yetminster 7.30pm

St.Andrew's Primary School

11.15am

Church Lane, Hermitage

11.50am

Shearstones, Yetminster

2pm

Stonyacres, Yetminster

10.55 am

Carpenters' Arms, Leigh

11.30pm

St Peter’s Church, Chetnole

2.30 - 4.30pm

The Friary, Hilfield

6.30 - 8pm

Old School Gallery, Yet

2nd Thu/alt mth

Chetnole & Stockwood PC

8pm

Chetnole Village Hall

Last Thurs

Yetminster Fair Association

7:30 PM

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BATCOMBE WD/D/15/000934 06/05/2015 NEWLAND COTTAGE, WRIGGLE RIVER LANE – Request for Confirmation of Compliance with Condition(s) 1, 2 & 3 of Planning Approval WD/D/14/001755. (Compliance with Conditions).

Under Consideration.

CHETNOLE WD/D/15/000694 27/04/2015 LAND ADJACENT MEADOW VIEW AND BLOSSOM HILL, STOCKWOOD ROAD - Erect 2no. traditional dwellinghouses with double garages (Full). No Decision.

WD/D/15/000111 02/04/2015 WRIGGLE BANK, MILL LANE – Conversion of barn to a dwelling (Full). No Decision HERMITAGE & HILFIELD WD/D/15/000752 20/04/2015 Fell 1 No Willow and surgery to 1 No Ash. Granted.

WD/D/15/000300 04/03/2015 PARK VIEW, HERMITAGE – Replacement garage with store and utility. Full. Approved.

WD/D/15/000400 11/03/2015 HILFIELD FRIARY, THE FRIARY, HILFIELD – Construction of a wood chip store,in which to store material for an existing biomass boiler. The proposed store will sit next to the biomass boiler building.

Full. Under Consideration.

LEIGH WD/D/15/000541 24/04/2015 CARPENTERS ARMS, CHETNOLE ROAD - Conversion of the Carpenters Arms from one to two residential units & internal alterations (retrospective) (Full). Under consideration.

WD/D/15/000510 02/03/2015 FRAMPTON FARM, CHETNOLE ROAD - Erection of multipurpose agricultural/equestrian building (Full). Under consideration.

MELBURY BUBB WD/D/15/000139 13/02/2015 REDFORD FARM, REDFORD FARM JUNCTION, REDFORD WD/D/15/000140 TO MARTINSFIELD – conversion of agricultural outbuilding to self contained unit of accommodation ancillary to the main residence.

Full and Listed Building Consent. Under consideration.

WD/D/14/003347 24/12/2014 MELBURY BUBB MANOR, BUBB LANE– Request for confirmation of compliance with Condition 3 of planning approval WD/D/14/002025 (Compliance with Conditions). No Decision.

RYME INTRINSECA WD/D/15/000852 07/04/2015 LAND WEST OF DOWNFIELD – Demolition of agricultural building and garages, erection of up to 5 dwellings and alterations to existing access (Outline). Under consideration.

WD/D/15/000401 09/03/2015 CUCKOOS NEST, CUCKOO HILL LIVERY STABLES, CUCKOO HILL, RYME INTRINSECA – Temporary consent for planning permission for the retention of the Chalet (1/D/10/001784) for a period of 2 years to allow time to complete the sale of Cuckoo Hill Livery Stables and for planning permission 1/D/11/001849 to be fully completed.

Full. Under consideration.

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PLANNING

WD/D/15/000266 24/02/2015 TELECOMMUNICATIONS MAST 6766, LOWER HOLT FARM TO JNA37, BELOW PRINCESS MELBURY OSMOND – Replace the existing 17.4m mast (2 Antennas) and 2 cabinets with 7.85m mast (6 antennas and 2 x 0.3m dishes) and 2 cabinets – shared use; Telefonica and Vodafone. Full. Under consideration.

WD/D/15/000407 23/02/2015 WALNUT TREE COTTAGE, RYME ROAD – Demolish existing structure and erect a car port and domestic store. Full.

Approved.

YETMINSTER WD/CA/15/000138 27/04/2015 THATCH COTTAGE, BRISTER end – Fell 2No Cherry Trees. Under consideration.

WD/D/15/000815 01/04/2015 LAND ADJACENT TO MILL LANE - Erect detached dwelling and associated parking (Full). Under consideration.

WD/D/15/000814 31/03/2015 WEST HILL FARM, BRISTER END - Construct agricultural building (Full). Under consideration.

WD/D/15/000653 16/04/2015 THE OLD LIBRARY, CHURCH STREET - Request for confirmation of compliance with conditions 3 & 4 of planning approval 1/D/13/000553 (Compliance with Conditions). Under Consideration.

WD/D/15/000622 16/04/2015 THE OLD LIBRARY, CHURCH STREET - Request for Confirmation of Compliance with Conditions 3 & 4 of Planning Approval 1/D/13/000554. (Compliance with Conditions). Under Consideration.

WD/D/15/000341 19/03/2015 JOURNEYS END, THORNFORD ROAD – Extension and detached garage. Full. No Decision.

The next Development Control Committee meeting will take place on the 19 May 2015, the meetings start 2.15 in Committee Room A & B, South Walks House, Dorchester. A full register of all past and present planning applications can be found at: Graham Plaice www.dorsetforyou.com/planning applications.

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