218 september 2009 wriggle valley magazine
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· The return of Yetminster Film nights
· Leigh’s got its cross back
· Welcome back St Andrew’s School
Issue no: 218 September 2009
Bishop George, with Les Wallis at Leigh Cross (see inside story)photo by Judy Nash
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Editor’s notes ‘Didn’t they do well’ – many thanks to Stan and Phillippa for producing the lastmagazine. By the time this magazine comes out, Bishop George and Margaret will be back inAustralia. However, the memory of the ‘re-dedication of Leigh Cross’ by BishopGeorge (his ‘first’ time he told me) will be remembered by all who attended theceremony, particularly the fun and laughter when splashing water onto the ‘cross’ andanyone who happened to be near. Bishop George and Margaret made a terrific impacton those they met and John Parfitt has written a tribute to them in the Church Newssection of the magazine. Although we are coming to the end of all of the summer activities, there are stillmany events coming up during September and October, with a welcome return of theYetminster Film Nights. Details of the events can be found throughout the magazine.
Carol Porter
Contents
News from the Villages
Batcombe
Chetnole
Hermitage
Leigh
Ryme Intrinseca
Yetminster
Diary of Events
General News
Gardening
News from the Churches
Wriggle Valley Services
Weather Watch
Planning Applications
Club News
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A necessarily short epistle this month,as the Scribe is heading off, well beforethe submission deadline, to seek thescorching summers we were promised adecade and a half ago. It had beenplanned to start the Batcombe Vineyard,this summer, but it has now been decidedthat a rice paddy may better suit the cur-rent climate The Scribemobile will beheading across mainland Europe, suitablyemitting the dreaded Greenhouse Gasesin an attempt to induce the mythicalG***** W****** that was supposed toobviate the need to go abroad for goodweather! The infrastructure of Batcombe hasreceived a major uplift, with the appear-ance of a rustic arm pointing to “The Fri-ary”, on the “village green” signpost,which was so rudely Venus de Milo-isedby vandals, almost a year ago. The coun-cil have repairs in the pending tray, we areassured.
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Blackout! An 11-hour power failurewas the highlight [or lowlight…] of the lastdays of July for the folks in Mill Lane andChurch Close, when a fault in a cable be-low the playing field threw the village intotemporary darkness. Power was restoredfor most of the village within a few hours.Flashing lights in the early hours of themorning heralded the arrival of a team oftrouble-shooters, followed by a mobilegenerator, which supplied us with electric-ity until the fault was fixed two days later.
On 12th July a large crowd of familyand friends filled St. Peter’s for the chris-tening of Mike and Jude Lewin’s twobouncy little boys. Bishop George officiat-ed in his own inimitable, relaxed style.After a delightful service everyone re-paired to the Lewin homestead, The Chet-nole Inn, for a superb buffet lunch anddrinks on the house.
A wet afternoon failed to dampen thefestive spirit of the annual Chetnole Flow-er Show on 1st August and the usual bandof volunteers worked hard to make thebest of it for a good number of visitors,with much hilarity in spite of the rain.
The village joins Chris Goodbody inmourning the death of his wife Isobel,who passed away on 4th August. Alwaysready for a chat and a joke, Isobel was a
Local Representative: T.B.C. Local representative: Gordon Ratcliffe (872996) [email protected]
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familiar figure, as she rested on the benchby the shop before continuing her dailywalk. She will be sorely missed and onbehalf of her many friends in Chetnole,we offer our deepest sympathies to Chrisand his family.
We extend a warm welcome to Jilly andDick Clarke, the new owners of Bowhayes,Batcombe Road, who have moved in aftercompleting extensive renovations. Wehope you will be very happy in Chetnole.
On a personal note, my wife Janetwishes to thank all those kind people whosent cards and “Get Well” messages, dur-ing her recent unforeseen stay in YeovilHospital. Thanks also to Bishop Georgewho unknown to Janet, attempted to visither in ICU. Half awake one day, shethought she was dreaming of our formerlife Down Under when a distant voice ex-claimed, in a distinctive Aussie twang “Noworries cobber!” to the nurse barring hisway.
Ode to The Bish: Here is my contribution to the manyfarewell messages for the Brownings, whoreturned to their home to Canberra in lateAugust:
“Bishop George – where’s he to?He’s gone back Down Under,Swapped badgers for ‘roo.
That old Bish is a real sound bloke,In cassock or bush hat, he’s good for a joke.Singing hymns, leading prayers,Or simply bringing good cheer,George was the man Dorset folk loved tohear.
Fair dinkum, we’ll miss him,In church and at play,He’s a hard act to follow,At the end of the day.”My apologies to the real poets in the Wrig-gle Valley!
As I write, residents of Chetnole and Ham-let wait with some trepidation for 17thAugust, when as many as 55 juggernautswill rumble through the village every dayuntil work on the Yetminster Road to theRWM abattoir has been completed. Dor-set Highways Division’s guesstimate isthat this will take two weeks approximate-ly RWM Dorset Ltd did at least send aletter of apology to the Parish Council,and have instructed their employees andhauliers to drive with utmost caution andcourtesy. Chetnole Home Watch has alsoinformed PC Pete Moore.
Gordon Ratcliffe
Chetnole Flower Show and Fete Entries to this year’s show exceededeven last year’s high numbers with a pleas-ing increase in the handicraft and chil-dren’s classes. Numbers in the fruit andvegetables suggested a reasonable grow-ing year. The domestic class was, as usual,one of the biggest classes with photogra-phy close behind. The marquee looked apicture with all the exhibits and is a trib-ute to the hard work of so many people.Our band of judges, who give their servic-es free, were complementary about thestandard of entries. Congratulations to allthose who won special awards which arelisted below. The afternoon fete was somewhatmarred by rain, the first serious rain inliving memory, I am told. However the
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stalls and sideshows went ahead, encour-aged by the cheerful sound of the WessexHighlanders Piped Band who played onand off all afternoon. I must pay tribute tothe number of people who, despite theweather, attended and stayed, spendingtheir money and allowing us to make aprofit to donate to local charities. Detailsof all donations will be published in theOctober issue of the Wriggle Valley Maga-zine. The committee would like to thankeveryone in the village who contributedto the success of the weekend in so manydifferent ways and I would personally liketo thank the committee for all their ef-forts throughout the year.
Stephanie FrippPrizewinners1. Residents Cup for highest points in Section A-residents John Blunn2. VPA Cup for the highest points in Section A -open Kevin Goodall3. Childrens’ Shield for highest points in Section B Molly James4. Cup and Token for best exhibit in Section B Molly James5. Chetnole Cup for highest points in Section C Gill Turner6. W.I. Cup for runner up in Section C Sue Kirby7. The Penny Dibben Award for Best Sweet Pea exhibit William Dowding8. Floral Art Cup for highest points in Section D Lyn Darley9. W.I. Domestic Cup for highest points in Section E T. Parsons10. Handicraft Cup for highest points in Section F Gudrun Tweedy11. The Jean O’Neil Cup for best
exhibit in Section F Shirley Madgwick
12. Gentlemans Challenge. Jack Morgan13. Ladies Challenge Celia Spearing14. The Horsey Cup for the best rose exhibit in Class 50 Eric Bugler15. The Chetnole Inn Cup for best exhibit in Section G .John Sanford16. The Henry Gisborne Cup for best photo in Section G Graham Blunn17. The Gordon Heaven Trophy for the family with most pts Blunn Family18. Garden Club Award for a Hanging Basket Sue Morgan
Thank you, Chetnole I would like to thank everybody in thevillage that took the time to answer myGCSE Geography Coursework Question-naire when I turned up on their doorstepearlier on in the year. My coursework wascompleted and handed in on time andwithout the valuable information thatmany of you provided, it would not havebeen possible. As expected, the answersgathered just confirmed what a wonder-ful village Chetnole is to live in! Fingerscrossed, I should have my results by thetime you read this. Thank you very muchonce again! Sophie Danby
Upcoming event Harvest Festival Service - 9.45am13th September at St. Peter’s Church.This will be a Praise and Prayer service ledby the Sturgess family.
Sheep Racing - August Bank Holiday If you are reading this on or beforethe 31st August, then it’s not too late toget along to a fun event in Hermitage.Sheep Racing, One Man and his Dog, DogAgility and Skittles, plus a Bar and Burgers,are all on offer on Hermitage Green , start-ing at 3:30 p.m.So, avoid the Bank Holiday traffic - staylocal and have some fun!
Ray Dickerson
Farewell to Bishop George & Margaret A Songs of Praise service was held inSt. Mary's Church on Sunday, 2nd August,conducted by Bishop George Browning.The church was full for what was BishopGeorge's last service in Hermitage.Afterwards we all gathered outside on thelawn of Church Farm for delicious Pimmsand canapes. Thank you to everyone whokindly provided the food and to Oliver andSally for making the Pimms. As well as being a fund raising event,it was also a sad occasion to bid farewellto Bishop George and his wife Margaret .We have so enjoyed Bishop George's min-istry to us here in Hermitage and his en-couragement, support, love and care to usall. We wish both Bishop George and Mar-garet a very happy retirement back in Aus-tralia with all their family. We shall missthem.
Liz Cozens
Harvest Festival A date for your diaries: Harvest Festi-val Sunday, 11th October at 6.30pm.
Liz Cozens
Village Hall Committee & AGM The Village Hall committee, which isresponsible for organising many of theevents that take place in the villagethroughout the year - e.g. The SummerBall, the Hoedown, the New Year Party -is looking for new recruits, as some exist-ing members are retiring and movinghome. If you would like to be part of a teamthat makes things happen in the communi-ty please contact me on 01963 210292. The Annual General Meeting of thecommittee will be held at 7:30 p.m. onThursday 1st October in the village hall,and all are welcome.
Ray Dickerson
MERV's 60th birthday party on the8th August, held on the village green nextto our house in Jeremy's marquee, was ahuge success and I think enjoyed by all.We had music, entertainment from thelocal talent, and a hog roast. It all went oninto the early hours. A very big thank youto all our wonderful friends and neigh-bours who helped me with preparations,from the mowing of the grass to the erect-ing and dismantling of the marquee, col-lecting tables and chairs, and all otherhelpers. I could not have managed with-out you. Many thanks.
Cindy Durham
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Ha Ha that was August - anybody see it?Barn Dance, Flower Show, Lunch Club,Village Fete AND a Wedding 'all gone!'One, almost last, but special event thattook place was that Bishop George reded-icated our restored (painfully long time ittook too!) Village Cross, in a simple buteloquent service attended by a goodmany of us. And another quiet month lies ahead -look elsewhere in the WVM for some, ifnot all, of them! I am not aware of any'Comings or Goings' last month - but youmay know better!? However it is totallyappropriate to wish Mr & Mrs Aggett (ali-as Josie and Gavin!) a long and blessed lifetogether. It certainly got off to a goodstart weather-wise! As Anne and I will be away from 7th -12th September, if you have anything toplace in the October edition of the WVMafter September 6th, please would you letPhilip Bryan have your contribution. Hisemail address [email protected].
Enjoy the 9th month!David Reason
Leigh Village Hall Lottery Results1st £25 Mrs Hannam2nd £10 Mr L Coffin3rd £10 Mrs N Rapkins
Dorset Historic Churches Bike Ride This annual Bike Ride is taking place onSaturday 12th September. As you mighthave read in our intro we will not be in
Leigh on that date. Unfortunately severalothers who have bicycled in the past willalso be away. If there is anyone whowould like to bike, walk, run or horseridefor this excellent cause, please would youlet us know as we have all the relevantinformation. Also we have been given tosell some excellent Calendars for 2010 inaid of The Dorset Historic Churches Trustfeaturing over 50 Dorset churches, includ-ing St Peter's, Chetnole. If you would likeone, please contact me on 873726, price£4.95 (of this amount St Andrew's Leighwill keep £2.20)
Anne Reason
Leigh’s Three Day Art ExhibitionA three-day art exhibition is being held inLeigh’s village hall from Friday, 4thSeptember until Sunday, 6th September2009. This is Leigh’s 16th annual artexhibition and is being held in memory oflocal resident artist, Jack Wilde, who diedin May, aged 96. Jack had been the drivingforce behind the art exhibition whichstarted as a one off event to raise funds torestore the church bells. In recent yearsit’s helped raise funds to build the newvillage hall, which opened in November
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2008. Jack’s vision was for the exhibitionto be a platform for local professional andamateur artists to display and sell theirwork. The event kicks off with a previewwith wine and light refreshments on theFriday from 7pm-9pm. Tickets will beavailable at the door (£3 or £5 for 2) andopen to everyone. Saturday and Sundayfrom 10am-4pm, free admission.
Carol Porter
Leigh Flower Show The first Flower Show in the newLeigh Village Hall took place on Saturday,8th August under a blue sky with brightsunshine and was opened by BishopGeorge in his own inimitable style, withmuch laughter. Mrs Anne Reason gave agraceful vote of thanks and the Vickerychildren did the presentations beautifully. Despite the wet weather precedingthe event, competitors managed to findan impressive range of flowers, fruit andvegetables to add to the handicraft, cook-ery, art and photography. In fact thenumber of entries was considerably high-er than for several years – nearly 500 in alland of a high standard. What was particu-larly pleasing was having some new chil-dren entering for the first time. As youwill see from the list of cup winners, wehave a nice mixture of old friends andnewcomers. The weather brought out nearly arecord number of visitors and they en-joyed a wonderful tea provided by the WI,who started the show some 73 years agoand have supported the event ever since.Many thanks to all those who helped andprovided cakes. Thanks are due to theJudges who are so generous with their
time, the stewards and to all the otherhelpers who looked after the side shows,set up and then cleared the hall when itwas all over. It will, we feel, be rather acase of ‘try and follow that’ when it comesto next year.
Leigh Flower Show 2009 Cup Winners
Faulkner Challenge Cup Pat BowsherSelwood Challenge Cup Richard ThornberryFlower Cup Heather Bald ockWI Cup Judy TukeMary Carrell Cup Judy TukeSidney Manning Challenge Cup Kevin GoodallJunior Cup – girls Tilly VickeryRunner-up – girls Isabel VickeryJunior Cup – boys Oscar DimondRunner-up – boys Archie VickeryGillingham Strick Cup Sandy BurtonFaulkner Handicraft Cup Sarah CranstoneAlan Gray Cup F HillsGwen Legg Memorial Cup Goodall FamilyJoan Gray Cup Keith CranstoneGwen Legg Open Cookery Cup Jan KeohaneGreta Bartlett Memorial Cup Duncan MooreIrene Yelling Challenge Cup Lorna GarrettBrunt Challenge Cup Michael Mor rellGwen Gosney Cup Pat Bowsher
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Leigh Parish Council Meetings At the AGM on the 19 May, Cllr Gra-ham Bugler was re-elected as Chairman,although he has stated that this will be hislast year in office. Cllr Paul Orchard waselected as Vice Chairman.
Notes from meeting held on 21st July: Affordable Housing – Bob Aspray,WDDC Rural Development Housing Officeis to restart the process of identifying theneed for affordable housing within Leigh.An approach is also being made to theowners of six open spaces which havebeen identified as possible locations; oneowner has already indicated an interest inthe project. Roads & Hedges – hedges have beentrimmed along Back Drove. WDDC Planning office confirmed addi-tional trees could be planted around thevillage hall. Therefore, Chetnole & Leigh’sGarden Club donation of £40 may be usedfor additional trees rather than groundcover planting. Play Park – Discussion to take placebetween Village Hall Committee and LesWallis regarding the possibility of movingthe play park to the village hall grounds. Planning & Highways – Two areas ofland at Three Gates are currently inbreach of planning regulations. Entrancesat Brookside and Park House Farm requirebunds to prevent gravel spilling onto theroad. It will cost £357 to add the villagehall onto the way finding ‘finger’ post. Leigh Cross – work has now beencompleted. The cost of insuring the Crossis being investigated. Bishop George hasbeen asked to rededicate the Cross. Droves & Footpaths – It seems thatDCC are determined to ‘stone’ the Long-bridge Drove although they have been
asked to postpone this until further evi-dence has been supplied to confirm that itshould never have been designated aBOAT (bye-way for all traffic). The hedgerunning parallel with the public footpathfrom the village hall out onto the Chet-nole Road needs to be tapered to improvevision along the road. Rookery Farm’spublic footpath needs to be increased to1.3metres. Cllr Orchard to investigate the historyof the ‘castle fort’ at Three Gates so thatit can be rescheduled as an ancient monu-ment. Best Community Village – results willbe received in September. Village Hall – Mr Robert Edwards,Chairman of the village hall committee,gave an update on the hall since its open-ing in November 2008. There is still a chal-lenge to continue with fund raising torepay personal loans by 2013. Regularactivities bring in an income of £12K pawith outgoings costing £6K pa. Initiativesare being carried out, such as reviewingthe current scale of charges, trialling newactivities and staging more high valueevents, as well as looking at how the hallis marketed and to whom. A suitable site is being sought in thevillage for a clothing bank to help raisefunds on behalf of the Air Ambulance. The speed of Broadband in the villageis proving to be an issue for many resi-dents. Cllr Tom Withycombe has under-taken to collate download and uploadspeed data in order to present a collectiveprotest to BT. The next meeting will be held on 15thSeptember at 7.30pm in the village hall.
Carol Porter
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News from the Old Vicarage July and August were busy months atthe Old Vicarage, with trips to the seaside,a tea party at Church Farm, Ryme Intrinse-ca by kind invitation of Mr and Mrs Batten,and a return visit of the birds of prey. Great excitement was caused whenthe marquee for Josie’s wedding was putup and the day went off perfectly withglorious sunshine! We have a packed schedule for Sep-tember. On Thursday 10th we are havinga display of wedding dresses through theages, modeled by some of the staff, and awar-time themed tea party on the 17th.Vaughan Davies, a traveling musician, isjoining us on the 24th and we have a tripout on the 30th, plus of course the regularmonthly events. We are looking forward to welcomingback the Explorer scouts from their trip toUganda, and seeing the presentation thatthey have promised us!
Jan Millward
Leigh’s 4th Food Fair and Classic Car Dis-play This Annual event was a huge success,despite the rather inclement weather.The stallholders and buyers went homehappy, enthusiastic, and looking forwardto next year!! There were a few new stalls,which seemed to go down well with thepunters, and the Fair made a grand total
of £1,832.70 which is £466.15 up on lastyear. This nearly rendered me speechless,which as many will know is well nigh im-possible!!! The new village hall proved tobe a wonderful venue and certainlyhelped bring people in. Mark Hix kindlysaid a few words, signed his books andtalked to the stallholders, and is comingback next year to do a cookery demonstra-tion. There were about 30 Classic Carslined up, which were a wonderful varietyof ages and makes, and that includes thedrivers!! Thank you to all who helped with carparking, and other duties – it was muchappreciated. Also a big thank you to eve-ryone who supported me. Next year will be the 5th so for any-one planning an event in 2010, the FoodFair will be on Saturday 17th July!!£1,600 will go to the New Village HallFund, and £232.70 to St Andrew’s ChurchFabric Fund, Leigh
Elizabeth Turnbull
At last – Leigh has its Cross back Leigh Village feels ‘whole’ again nowits Cross has been restored back to itsformer glory (especially once the newmortar has weathered a bit). To celebratethe occasion, Bishop George was asked to
‘rededicate’ the Cross. On 14th August acrowd of villagers attended the ceremonywhich was carried out with great fun andlaughter – including a lot of water beingsloshed about. Graham Bugler gave asummary of the Archeological Studywhich had been carried out by Kirsty Rod-well BA FSA and Wessex Archeology, priorto the repairs being carried out. This un-covered some interesting facts and con-
THE YETTIES ARE COMING TO LEIGHAn evening of Thomas Hardy - music and verse
23rd October 7.30pm for 8pmLeigh Village Hall - Bar available
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firmed that the Cross is listed a Grade IIand Scheduled Ancient Monument andhas occupied its present position since atleast the 1860s. Les Wallis told of his mem-ories as a child, sitting with his mates,with their backs to the Cross, collectingcar numbers, which then amounted toone an hour, if lucky. He also remem-bered mum’s standing by the Cross, gos-siping whilst waiting for their children tocome out of school and it being a placewhere most journeys started and finished
– much as they do now.
The full report can be seen onwww.leighvillage.org.co.uk
Carol Porter
Screen Bites Leigh Village Hall –Saturday 10th October – 7pm Here is an innovative idea that iscoming to Leigh Village Hall. Screen Bitesis showing a fascinating film called
‘What’s Cooking’ directed by GurindaChadha, who directed ‘Bend it Like Beck-ham’. Your ticket includes the opportuni-ty to taste a cocktail of local producerswho include Longburton Farm Shop, Ol-ives Et Al, Honeybuns and Fudges.
Tickets £7. Bookings open 2nd Septemberon 01963 32525, or any queries to Eliza-beth Turnbull on 01935 873846 or
"Moviola at Leigh Village HallFilm ‘LAST CHANCE HARVEY’ - a moving,witty comedy drama, with Emma Thomp-son and Dustin Hoffman - 10th November7.30pm doors open 7pm.
Tickets, £5 available from Leigh Storesand Fiona Parks 01935-873603 or [email protected]"This is the first trial of ‘Moviola’ films atLeigh and we need to gauge your interestto see if it’s viable.
Fiona Parks
The Dorset Historic Churches AnnualSponsored Cycle etc Ride SATURDAY, 12th SEPTEMBER, 10am –6pm Previous support from Ryme resi-dents has not always been strong, so per-haps more of us this year could cycle, walkor horse-ride to Dorset's beautiful church-es and raise money for their upkeep. Whynot make it a family fun(d) raising experi-ence? Stuart Grant has the sponsorshipforms. Telephone 873261
Local Representative: Gilly Wilson (872982)
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Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca ParishCouncil Summary of Meeting, 22nd July2009 The meeting was attended by sixcouncillors, seven members of the public,including four from Bradford Abbas andtwo from West Coker; DCllr Lawrence andCCllr Bevan. The new County Councillor, Mr Bevanintroduced himself and said that he wason the Roads and Byways Committee atthe County Council. Lengthsman Scheme Cllr Neale, ViceChairman of West Coker PC, briefed onthe lengthsman scheme they run in theCokers and adjoining parishes. It startedin 2002 with support from both Countyand District Council. It has been judged agreat success but does need financial sup-port from the larger Councils. Dorset CChave said they have some money availa-ble for such a scheme. The Parish Councilwill continue to investigate whether alengthsman would be appropriate for theParish and neighbouring Parishes. Road Narrowing Mr Foy from DorsetCC Highways briefed on the revision of theThornford Road narrowing scheme re-quired as a result of investigating the costof moving a BT inspection ‘hole’ whichwould have been necessary with the origi-nal scheme. The new scheme will havethe new pavement on the west side of theroad but no other significant changes.The scheme is planned for lateAugust/September.Mr Foy also agreed toinvestigate a ‘footpath’ shown by whitelines from Chapel Lane To Station Triangle.
Planning There were no contentious planningissues.Speeding As a result of speeding and a numberof incidents at the Ryme/Thornford Roadjunction the Council has asked that theHighways Authority urgently consider im-provements to the junction. CCllr Bevanagreed to look into the matter
Yetminster Film Nights This Autumn we will be back in St.Andrew’s Hall with some new chairs! Thedates and films are as follows:Thursday 17th September “Australia”12A - Starring Nicole Kidman this is agood old-fashioned romantic adventure.Definitely a film best seen on a screenrather than TV.Thursday 15th October “The Young Victo-ria” PG – Julian Fellowes writes the earlylife, rise to the throne and falling in love ofQueen Victoria. Cast led by Emily Bluntand Rupert Friend with Miranda Richard-son and Jim Broadbent.Thursday 19th November “A Bunch ofAmateurs” 12A – An ageing Hollywoodstunt star is engaged by his rogue agent tostar in a UK production of King Lear. Theproblem is that it is an amateur produc-tion. A lovely, warm village hall comedynot unlike an Ealing-style comedy. DerekJacobi and Imelda Staunton lead a greatBritish Cast with Burt Reynolds as the Yan-kee star! Tickets will again be £5 to include achoc ice and will be on sale at Oak HouseStores two weeks before each showing.Although tickets will be available on thedoor, it is most appreciated if they can bebought in advance so that seating can besorted out reasonably accurately and
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enough wine and choc ices be brought tothe Hall. Doors will open at 7pm (notbefore as Moviola need the time to setup) and films begin at 7.30pm. Look for-ward to seeing you there.
Sue Eadon
News from Ann at Manor Farmhouse,Yetminster I am home again and on the mendbut I am on oxygen 24hrs a day! So al-though incapacitated I can sit in the cor-ner and as Jack says "Give Orders!".We are very thrilled that our grand-daugh-ter Laura and her partner Tom Fosterwould like to join us in the business, so wewill still be doing Sunday Lunches andPrivate Parties by appointment. Of coursewith Christmas coming up we hope thatyou will think of us for your celebrations.For all enquires please phone 01935872247.
Ann Partridge
Parish walks Saturday, 12th September: all daywalk, 6-7 miles to support Dorset HistoricChurches "Ride or Stride". Meet 10.30a.m. at the Picnic Car Park, Maiden New-ton (near the school). Bring lunch. Please check all notices (e.g. at HigherFarm and Oak House Stores) in case ofadditions or changes.
All enquiries: Betty Evans 814545
YETMINSTER FAIR ASSOCIATION50 Club July Draw
1st Prize £50 No. 19 Mr C. Goldsworthy
2nd Prize £30 No. 14 Mr A Bresnan
3rd Prize £20 No. 2 Mr D Parris
Sherborne Art Club Summer Exhibition2009 Ian Pennycook, Chairman, SheborneArt Club wrote… The ‘Viewers’ Choice’ generated 785votes – the highest number so far and the£250 prize was won by Di Grattan-Cooperfrom Yetminster, for her delightful acrylic
“Corrie Nan Arr”. As Di had already the£100 prize ‘Chairman’s Choice’ for herlively oil “Loch Kishorn to Skye” she wasquite thrilled. The two £50 awards forrunners-up to the Chairman’s Choicewent to Susan Lee for her exciting pastel
“Dorset Steam Fair” and to Frances Hatchfor her acrylic abstract ‘Autumn Light be-hind Headland’.
Bee Grant-Peterkin
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Mon - Fri Wriggle Valley Pre Sch (in term) 8.30-3pm St Andrews SchoolEvery Mon
Leigh Short Mat Bowls 2pm Leigh Village HallWeekday Prayers 6pm St Andrews Church1st Y'minster Guides (in term) 6.45-8.30pm Trim Rm Church HallY'minster Table Tennis Club 7.30-10pm Scout hut Y'minsterY'minster Bell Ringers 7.30pm St Andrews Church
Every Tues Topsy Turvy Toddlers (in term) 9.45-11.45 St Andrews SchoolBeavers 5.45-6.45 Scout hut Y'minsterScouts 7-8.30pm
WinterScout hut Y'minster
Scouts 7-9pm Summer Scout hut Y'minster
Chetnole Art Group 10-1pm Chetnole Village HallEvery Wed Dollywood Dance Class (Sept-May) 2pm St Andrew's Hall, Y'minster
Drop In Coffee morning 10-12pm Chetnole Village HallY'minster Short Mat Bowls 7-10pm St Andrew's Hall Y'minster
Line Dancing 2.30-4.30pm Leigh Village HallWednesday Club (in term) 3.15pm St Andrews SchoolLeigh Brownies (in term) 5.30pm Leigh Village HallY'minster Cubs (in term) 6.45-8.15pm Scout hut Y'minsterChetnole Chuckers Boules (May -Oct)
5pm Chetnole Playing Field
Yoga Class 10.30-11.30am Leigh Village Hall
Yoga Class 7.15-9.15pm Leigh Village HallY'minster Short Mat Bowls 7-10pm St Andrew's Hall, Y'minster
Every Thurs Leigh Short Mat Bowls 7pm Leigh Village HallY'minster Short Mat Bowls 2-5pm St Andrew's Hall, Y'minster
Thursday Club 6.45-8.15pm Scout hut Y'minsterBridge Club 7-10pm Daisy House Ryme
Every Fri Table Tennis 9.30-12.30 Leigh Village HallScouts 7.15-9.15pm Scout hut Y'minster
Every Sat Irish Dancers 10.15am Church Hall Y'minster
Regular Meetings
Every Sun Chetnole Chuckers Boules (Apr -Oct)
3pm Chetnole Playing Field
Alt Thurs Hermitage and Hillfield YFC Leigh Village Hall1st Mon Chetnole and Leigh Garden Club 7.30pm Chetnole Village Hall1st Tues Hospice Lunch (winter only) 12.30pm Manor Farm House Y'ster
Leigh Discussion Group Leigh Village HallHermitage and Hillfield WI Hermitage Village Hall
2nd Tues Tuesday Club (senior citizens) 2.30pm Leigh Village HallY'ster and Ryme Garden Club 7.30pm As AdvertisedSenior Winter Lunch Outings Sue Footner 873610
3rd Tues WV Womens group 8pm See Monthly CalendarWriggle Valley Lunch Club 12.15pm Leigh Village Hall
Alt Months Leigh Parish Council 7.30pm Leigh Village HallLast Tues Leigh WI 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall1st Wed Y'minster Senior Citizens 3.00pm The Meadens
Coffee Beans Coffee Morning 10.00-12pm Church Hall Y'minster2nd Wed Y'minster Historical Society 2.30pm Church Hall Y'minster
Police Support Unit 2.00-3.00pm The Cross Leigh2nd & 4thWed
High Stoy Bible Study 7.30pm Venue contact 872342
3rd Wed District Council Ward Surgery 11.00-12.00pm Jolin Gallery Y'minster
Police Community Support By church Y'minsterWedFortnightly
Sturminster Mobile Library 11.15am Church Lane Hermitage
11.50am Shearstones Y'minster12.15pm Church Y'minster2.00pm Stonyacres Y'minster
Bridport Mobile Library 11.40am Carpenters Arms Leigh12.20pm Church Chetnole12.40pm Lamb's Plot Chetnole
Whist Drive 8.00pm Chetnole Village HallWed/Thurs Friary Shop 2.30-4.30pm Friary Hilfield
2nd Thurs AltMnth
Chetnole & Stockwood PC 8.00pm Chetnole Village Hall
3rd Thurs Wriggle Valley MU 7.30pm Church Hall Y'minsterLast Thurs Y'minster Fair Assoc 8.00pm White Hart2nd Sat YPFSC Wastepaper Coll 12 noon Playing fields Y'minster3rd Sat YPFSC Wastepaper Coll 12 noon Playing fields Y'minster
Fri/Sat
Tue 1st Hermitage WI Open meeting 7.30pm Hermitage Village HallWed 2nd Coffee Beans Coffee Morning 10-12pm St Andrew's Hall, YetminsterSat 5th Master Class pre-booked only 10am-12pm Leigh Village Hall4th-6th Leigh's 16th Annual Art Exh'tion 10am-4pm Leigh Village HallMon 7th C/L Garden Club talk 7.30pm Chetnole Village HallTue 8th Tuesday Club - Bonny Sartin 2.30pm Leigh Village HallTue 8th Yet/Ryme GACS outing Knoll Gardens, Haskins G CtreWed 9th Yet History Society AGM & Talk 2.30pm St Andrew's Hall, YetminsterFri 11th Backwater music of 70s-90s 8.30pm -12 Yetminster Sports ClubSat 12th Yetminster Parish Walk 10.30am Maiden NewtonSun 13th Harvest Festival 9.45am St Peter's Church, ChetnoleSun 13th Taize Service 5.45pm Friary, HilfieldTue 15th Wriggle Valley Lunch Club 12.30 - 2pm Leigh Village HallTue 15th Leigh Parish Council 7.30pm Leigh Village HallTue15th Wriggle Valley Women's Group 7.30pm Gable Court, YetminsterThu 17th Pamper morning 11am-1pm Jolin GalleryThu 17th Yetminster Film Night 7pm St Andrew's Hall, YetminsterSat 19th Stigmata Festival 12-5.30pm Friary, HilfieldWed 23rd Yet/Ryme Parish Council mtg 7.30pm St Andrew's School, YetminsterFri 25th World's biggest coffee morning 10.30am-12 Hermitage Village Hall
Thu 1st AGM Village Hall Committee 7.30pm Hermitage Village HallSun 4th Conservation Action Day 10-4pm Alners GorseSat 10th Screen bites 7pm Leigh Village HallSun 11th Harvest Festival 6.30pm St Mary's, HermitageTue 13th Antiques' Evening of fun 7pm Leigh Village HallTue 13th Yet/Ryme GACS Talk 7.30pm St Andrew's Hall, YetminsterThu 15th Yetminster Film Night 7pm St Andrew's Hall, YetminsterSat 17th Breadmaking 10-4.30pm Friary, HilfieldFri 23rd Yetties 7.30pm Leigh Village HallSat 24th Mother Julian Mother God 8pm Friary, Hilfield
Sun 1st Conservation Action Day 10-4pm Lankham Bottom ReserveTues 10th Moviola 7pm Leigh Village HallWed 11th Conservation Action Day 10-4pm Lankham Bottom ReserveThu 19th Yetminster Film Night 7pm St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster
September
October
November
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August – A gardener’s perspective! In my last notes I mentioned the finesummer so far and the ‘then’ wet spell.This obviously went on and on and be-came a normal wet July, gone were thedreams of a ‘Barbeque summer ‘. Howev-er in the Gardens at Minterne we had aproductive month with much pruning andweeding, together with clearing thestreams and waterways. If you are goingto get wet go the whole hog! Walking around the garden I still seevast amounts of work that I would like toget on with, yet realise that the task athand will take a while. Patience, luckily, isa grace all gardeners need to have insome form. This said I find the gardens astranquil as ever with lots of hidden cor-ners to explore. Our mature tree collec-tion has come into its own of late andspecimens like Pterocarya fraxinifolia(Caucasian Wingnut) have really im-pressed our visitors. I am particularly fondof our Swamp cypress (Taxodium dis-tichum) and its very similar Dawn Red-wood (Metasequoia glytostroboides) andlook forward to their dashing autumnaldisplays. It is worth a walk around to seeour collection in leaf. Our Rhododendron ‘Polar Bear’ whichflowers late July and into August is stun-ning at present and its heavy scent fillsvast areas around the garden at times.Our very own ‘Polar Sun’ a hybrid of thiscarried out by Lord Digby in 1939 alsoflowers at this time with Pink flowers. It isgreat to have such plants under my careand fuels my passion each day. Our Olear-ias and Hydrangeas have taken their posi-tion at centre stage of late, particularly
Hydrangea aspera ‘sargentiana’ with itstropical appearance. We are currently working on our newweb site which is well worth a look; wewill update news on the gardens and es-tate on here regularly and much moreincluding a ‘Friends’ section which willhopefully come into its own shortly. Docome over for a summer walk as I am sureyou will enjoy the gardens.
Regards Iain
Ladies Pamper morning At Jolin Gallery On Thursday, 17th September -11amto 1pm, beauty consultant, Lorraine Mem-ory, will demonstrate totally natural beau-ty products from Virgin Vie. There will befree mini– facial, makeover & hand mas-sage or donation to Air Ambulance. Lookforward to seeing you for further informa-tion contact Linda on 873044
ST MICHAEL'S CHURCH,BEER HACKETT
A Table Top Sale and Coffee MorningIncluding a Raffle
To be held at Thornford Village Hall26th September 200910.00 a.m. to 12 noon.
£5 to book a table.Please ring 01935 872780 or
01935 872320 for more details.
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Yetminster Health Centre
Flu Immunisation Clinics
We will be holding clinics for patients registered with this practiceat the following venues and times
It is advised that all patients over the age of 65 years and those who are at riskthrough COPD, MS, stroke, diabetes etc should receive this vaccine.
Please phone reception on 01935 872530 to book your appointment slot
Please note that we are holding a clinic on the first Wednesday in October when itwould usually be a “Coffee Bean Coffee Morning”. They are again very kindly
providing the refreshment service at our two clinics in the Church Hall.
DATE DAY TIME VENUE
29th September Tuesday 9 – 12 and 2 – 5.30 Yetminster ChurchHall
7th October Wednesday 9-12 and 2-5.30 Yetminster ChurchHall
13th October Tuesday 10 am to midday Halstock VillageHall
20th October Tuesday 2 – 4 pm Evershot Surgery
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Regular HousekeepingOne-off Cleans
Indoor Window CleaningIroning
Free Quote-No Obligation
Nicola Smith, Brambles, Brister End,Yetminster, Sherborne, Dorset. DT9 6NH
01935 872199
Home JamesDomestic Housekeeping Service
Steve JonesCARPENTRY & JOINERY
Doors, windows, wardrobes,stairs, bookshelves,
roofing, fitted kitchens etc.
For Free Estimates ring:Home: (01935) 872950
Workshop: (01935) 83565
Bed & BreakfastChetnole, Dorset DT9 6PETelephone 01935 872736
Enjoy a relaxing and truly comfortablestay in the delightful village of Chetnole.
All rooms are ensuite, have LCD TV, teaand coffee facilities and breath takingpanoramic views of the Dorset hills.For further information please visit our
website onwww.fourwindschetnole.com.
“Fourwinds”
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Topsy Turvy Toddlers 2008/9Hi there, we haven’t had a mention in alittle while so we just thought we woulddrop a note into the magazine to remindall you mums out there that we arehere!! The Toddlers meet every Tues-day during school term time at St An-drews School Yetminster from 9.45 –11.45 am. We meet in the Main Hall sowe have plenty of space for wearing outour little ones. We welcome Babies frombirth to pre-school age (and their Mumsare welcome too!) and we would just loveto see you there. We are a very friendly group and welike to include everyone, so if you wouldlike a break from the house, or just acoffee and a chat while your little oneplays and wreaks general havoc some-where other than your living room, thenplease come along! Over the summer we have had a verysuccessful program of events which has
included picnics, soft play and a visit tothe Sea Life Centre in Weymouth. For the new year we have lots ofideas and things planned including messyplay, painting, baking and some very spe-cial visits from a local music maestro toplay songs and nursery rhymes to boogietoo!! We would of course welcome anyinput you might like to put to the group;activity suggestions, any old toys that arecluttering up the place and also just thepleasure of your company! So it all starts up again on the 15thSeptember and we look forward to seeingyou there! Take Care until then. If you would like to contact the groupbefore then please send an email [email protected] or call meon 01460 279621, Nicky on 01935 83250or Jodie on 01935 872861
Phillippa Ince – Isabelles Mum (11months)
THE QUIET GARDEN ATBEMBURY FARM, THORNFORD
Wednesday, 9th September 200910.00 a.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Come to a Quiet Garden Day
led by
The Reverend Canon Michael Wilson
Please bring your own picnic lunch.Tea, coffee & soft drinks will be provided
TO BOOK A PLACE, or for more informa-tion,
please contact:
Dodie & John Garnier on 01935 873551
Louisa Bower and Charlie Attwood Enjoying a ride atToddlers
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Events on our local ButterflyReserves October 2009
Sunday October 4th 10am - 4pm CON-SERVATION ACTION DAY AT ALNERSGORSECarrying on with the woodland work.There will be a bonfire with soup andbaked potatoes forlunch. Do join us if you can!Sunday November 1st 10am – 4pm CON-SERVATION ACTION DAY AT LANKHAMBOTTOM RESERVE, continuing the task ofgorse and thorn scrub clearance on thisimportant downland reserve.Wednesday November 11th 10am – 4pmCONSERVATION ACTION DAY ATLANKHAM BOTTOM RESERVE – if anyoneis able to join us to support the BTCVgroup working on the reserve today, theywill be very welcome!Access to the reservesAlners Gorse The reserve entrance is onthe road from Hazelbury Bryan to Kings
Stag beside the Hazelbury Bryan villagesign and 30mph sign. Park on the roadverge well away from the bend or in thesmall carpark just inside the entrance.Map reference: ST 736100.Lankham Bottom The reserve entrance isoff the minor road from Cattistock to theA37 about ½ mile from the A37. Parkinside the metal gate and walk down thetrack to explore.Map Reference ST 606004.
For further information please contactNigel Spring on 01963.23559 or07981.776767, or [email protected] .
Look at Butterfly Conservation’s websitewww.butterfly-conservation.organd the Dorset Branch websitewww.dorsetbutterflies.com to find outmore about our reserves.
Yeo Valley Quilters, led by Shirley Madgwick, Chetnole, presented a friendshipquilt to Margaret Browning, wife of Bishop George, to remind her of the happyTuesday mornings spent with the group during her stay in Dorset.
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Welcome back Another year in the life of St Andrew’s is just about to start and we hope thateveryone has had a super fulfilling and relaxing summer. We welcome all our new littleones into our Reception or Acorn Class as they now to be known. As part of ourcommitment to our environment and becoming more eco-friendly we have decided toembrace all things natural and call our classes after native trees; Class 2 are Hazel Class,3 Chestnut Class, 4 Ash, 5 Oak and 6 will become Willow and of course Reception willbe Acorns – “from little acorns big trees grow” and all that. Also, as part of our Eco Day, which took place in June, we spent sometime tendingto our conservation area, making it more mini-beast, and especially frog, friendly.Have a look at our photos on our website. We also spent some time doing Ecoactivities even switched all our power off so that we could do our bit in nurturing ourplanet.
We have two new members of Staff to welcome to our super school; Stacey Coyshwill be taking over the reins of Willow Class (Year 6). Stacey has moved to Dorset fromDevon and is an experienced teacher with a penchant for poetry. Terry Higson-Guy isa newly qualified teacher and will be Chestnut class teacher and brings with him anenthusiasm for P.E and Maths. To help us on our way to not wasting paper we have produced a digital brochurefor our school which will tell all new prospective parents what a wonderful school weare, as it gives a flavour, both audibly and visually (a bit “Harry Potterish” with movingpictures), of all we have to offer. Have a look for yourselves, especially if you are newto the area, and give Sandra a call in the office (01935) 872430 if you want to comeand see us.
Check up on this and other stories by looking at our websitehttp://www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk/ .
Use the contact us link to let us know what you think of the site!Bella Neate-Clegg
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September"By all these lovely tokens September days are here,
With summer’s best of weather and autumn’s best of cheer." Helen Hunt Jackson, September, 1830-1885
· This is the perfect time to divide your favorite herbaceous perennials
· Pick your autumn raspberries – and keep picking them to promote new growth
· Start to sow the seed collected from perennials and hardy annuals
· Dig up remaining potatoes before the slugs get them
· Net ponds before the leaves start falling
· Clean out cold frames and greenhouses so that they are ready for use in theautumn
· Cover leafy vegetable crops (esp. cabbages and cauliflowers) with bird-proofnetting
· Plant your spring flowering bulbs
· Spike your lawn with a fork and brush in a little sand and compost. It willthank you!
New Arrivals?Lots of cuttings are taken at this time of year. Friends swap them. Some have evenbeen known to find their way out of public gardens blushing all the while! Regardless
– they need rapid attention so have a box, bucket or tray of prepared cutting compostready in the greenhouse or shed. One part sharp sand, one part horticultural grit andtwo parts of normal multipurpose compost is perfect; it should provide the necessarydrainage which promotes root growth. Once growing away, the new plant can bepotted on into a richer compost.Late and early veg!It is not too late for home grown vegetables. In early September lettuce and saladleaves, Chinese cabbages, endive and winter spinach can still be thinly sown directlyoutside. And towards the end of the month plant out winter onion sets – try JapaneseSenshyu and/or Radar Yellow. They’re pretty tough but if you’re concerned, start themoff in modules then transplant out once the roots are showing through the bottom.
Tom WithycombeWith thanks to RHS, Steve Brookes and Dobies Seeds
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YogaClasses
Charlton Down ~ Leigh ~ StrattonFordington ~ Weymouth
Angela is accredited by The British Wheel of Yoga
For details call Angela Craster on
Jolin Gallery
An exciting place toshop for all Dorset &Somerset Art andCrafts
Framing and Exhibi-tion Space.
Tea Room - refreshments and light lunchesOpen 10am to 5.30pm Mon to Sat
Tel Linda or John 01935 873044 Boyes School, High
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For Friendly Advice Call01963 210180
(Now based in Hermitage)
Suppliers of Roof Coverings for theWriggle Valley and beyond!
Slates & Tiles (new and old), Ridges,Felt & Batten, Lead, Chimney Pots,
Insulation, Cedar Shingles andStable/Shed Roof Sheets, or just feel
free to call for Roofing Advice.
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Saturday11.30am - 12.30pm
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Dear Friends Over the past month, two eventshave exercised my mind and thoughts. The first is the very warm sense ofgratitude and thanks for Bishop George’sministry in the Wriggle Valley over thepast sixteen months. It was a delight anda pleasure to have George and Margaretwith us for a relatively short period oftime. They have now returned to theirfamily in Australia, without I hope, thatlittle urn of ashes! Looking back over thepast year it seemed as if they had beenmembers of our community for manyyears. Above all, George adopted a “Yes”culture in all that he said and did. For me,and I trust for you, I found this attitude sorefreshing and a great encouragement forthe future. The Church Wardens are now busilyengaged in seeking a new Priest, and ourthoughts and prayers are with them asthey set about this very formidable task.It is essential that we now build on thefirm foundations of parish life whichGeorge and Margaret set in place, and Iknow that all the Parochial Church Coun-cils are committed to this endeavour. The second event that focussed my mindand I suspect yours, was the passing toeternal rest of Harry Patch. A West Coun-tryman through and through, his deathmarked the end of an era. Harry’s was thelast voice with direct experience of com-bat in the trenches. The awful slaughterof Passchendale will now be told secondhand as pages in a history book. In his sermon at Harry’s funeral servicein Wells Cathedral, the Dean of Wells,
reminded us of the costly love shown byJesus on the cross, a love and a peace thatreaches out beyond friendship groups, toembrace those who had once been ourenemies. St Paul describes that peace asa new creation. He writes “Everything oldhas passed away; see everything has be-come new”. Harry in his final years pro-claimed the new creation in a very specialway. At the Menin Gate, he stretched outhis hand to Charles Kuentz a German sol-dier who had also served in the trenches.He talked of the waste of war, he urgedthat disputes between nations be settledby discussion and compromise, histhoughts, both written and spoken, hadan authenticity born of bitter experience. Harry was no saint to be fixed in astained glass window. He believed thatthe world could be repaired, hence hisrequest that a serving German soldier oftoday should be included in the part ofservicemen who took his coffin to its finalresting place. His example calls on each ofus to continue to strive for a new creation,a creation in which the peace and forgive-ness that we glimpse in Christ and histeaching, will become present in humanlives, and when enmities, old and new willbe overcome. As one 17 year old sixth former stand-ing on the Cathedral Green at Wells put itso eloquently, “We all have a duty to en-sure that Harry’s thoughts continue todominate our lives and actions” May Har-ry rest in peace and rise in glory.
John ParfittPrebendary Emeritus, Wells Cathedral
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Luxurious 4 Star B & B in a charmingDorset village. 3 rooms (2 king and 1twin); all ensuite; flat screen televisions.Real ales; great homemade food (recentlygained Michelin Recognition); log fi res;garden (with pub ducks); Snug Bar withcouches; board games; relaxation . . .
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Available to teachnot only English butalso fun sessions
‘Survival Italian’.One-to-one tuitionor in smallgroups for adults.Ring for moreinformation01935 873955Email: [email protected]
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* Friendly staff – and a showroomfilled with choice curtain anddress fabric
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Please ring Susan Arrow on:01935 872125 or 07966 940782
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When I in awesome Wonder Many of you will be familiar with thehymn "How great Thou art" and thewords from the first line "O Lord my God!when I in awesome wonder consider allthe works Thy hand hath made". Thesewords echoed through my mind as I re-cently took a wonderful holiday in Austria.From the top of every mountain therewere so many more in view, in fact it wasimpossible to count them. Being summer,the sound of cowbells was not far away.The sun was out and in the late morningand afternoon the temperatures were inthe 30's for three days. The scene wastruly awesome and breathtaking. Then awalk down the Kundl Gorge, with sheerrock faces shooting up 100's of feet. Differ-ent rocks representing between 300 and400 million years of creation, with theriver running through was a different kindof awesome wonder. Nature is truly awe-inspiring when we take time to lookaround at the beauty even on our door-steps. We too can join with the words ofPsalm 98 v8 - Let the rivers clap theirhands, let the mountains sing together forjoy. As we celebrate our harvest festivalsduring this month or in October, we aremindful that the earth has brought forth aharvest and it is in awesome wonder wecelebrate the gifts we have been given. Itis a time of reflection, a time to say thankyou to all within our agricultural communi-ty and our gardeners for the work theyhave done in helping nature to be fruitful.What will you see today that will make youstop, even for a few moments, and liftyour spirit as you are aware of the gran-deur of the world around?
Linda Barriball (Rev)Yetminster Methodist Church
New Minister for Yetminster
This month we are pleased to wel-come Rev’d Sooncheol CHOI, our new min-ister. Rev’d Choi is based at the SherborneCheap Street Church and will have pasto-ral charge of both Sherborne and Yetmin-ster churches. Choi is married to Sarah and theyhave a daughter, Rin (25) and a son, James(15). After University, Choi worked as a
Fashion Director in South Korea and trav-elled regularly to Europe and America. In1991 Choi became a Christian, attendingthe large church where Sarah and Rin al-ready worshipped. Choi became unhappywith his work in the fashion industry andfelt a call from God to seek a differentlifestyle. On a business trip to London,Choi and Sarah met with a South Koreanfriend who was studying theology in theUK. Choi experienced a further call toserve the Lord, and decided to come toEngland to study theology. The family soldtheir home and settled in Bristol whereChoi studied at Wesley College, becominga Local Preacher before candidating forthe ministry. After serving 3 years in WestLancashire, Choi came to SherborneCheap Street Church in 2008.
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We look forward to Rev’d Choi’s min-istry, and also warmly welcome his familyto share in our church life here in Yetmin-ster and the neighbouring villages.
John Nile
Forthcoming Events at the Friary13th September Taize Service at the Fri-ary5.45pm pre-service music practice for mu-sicians and singers who wish to learn theparts6.30pm Service followed by refreshments.All Welcome
19th September Stigmata FestivalThe Franciscan Community at Hilfield in-vite you to celebrate with them the stig-mata (the marks of Christ’s passion) givento St Francis on the 17th September 122412.00 Sung Eucharist of St FrancisPlease bring a picnic lunch, tea and coffeeprovided2.00pm Talk given by The Very Revd Vic-tor Stock, Dean of Guildford4.00pm Afternoon Tea and Cakes5.30pm Evening PrayerGroups and individuals most welcomeplease ring 01300 341345 to let us know ifyou are coming or [email protected]
17th October Breadmaking with SarahStancliffeand Judith Squarey 10-4.30Come and make bread with the author ofthe Christian Aid Book of Bread.We will make bread for the Eucharist atnoon and for tea at the end of the day.Lunch provided, recommended donation£10. Tel: 01300 341741 email:[email protected]
24th October Mother Julian Mother God– a dramatic presentation of the words ofDame Julian of Norwich by Polly March inthe Chapel of St Francis, The Friary, Hil-field 8pm Tickets available in advance oron the door £5.00 Tel 01300 341741 [email protected]
From the Registers:Marriages :-Hermitage Sarah Jane Hannan to Anthony WayneYetminster Natalie Hurford to Adam BeaufordLeigh Josie Sinnott to Gavin Aggett Baptisms :-Chetnole Jack and Liam Lewin Mia Scarlett Danby.Yetminster Macy and Poppy Taylor Maisey Eileen Jones. Erin Lucy Murray Imogen Elizabeth Ann Gibbs, Daniel Stewart Gibbs, Jodie Blackmore Mercedeez Michelle May Baker Cher Stringer Mathew Baker Emma Payne Nick Baker Funerals:-Batcombe Phyllis Billyeald
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Wriggle Valley BeneficeRector: to be advised
Rector’s Office: St Andrew’s Hall, Church Street, YetminsterTel: 01935 872600 (24 hour message service)Email: [email protected]: The Rector’s usual day off is FridaySarum Readers:Chole Sadler 01935 872794John Strover 01935 872437
Yetminster Methodist ChurchMinister: Rev Linda Barriball, 34 Poplar Drive, Yeovil, BA21 3ULTel: 01935 423266Stewards: Mr & Mrs J Nile, Queen Street, YetminsterTreasurer: Mr C J Harris, Broadview, East Chinnock, YeovilSecretary: Mrs B Driver, Yetminster, telephone: 873690Lay Preachers: Mr C J Harris, Mrs J Jones, Mr J Nile, Mr D Tackley
Yetminster Methodist Church Services and Preachers for September:-6th September Mr D Tackley13th September 10.30 Revd R Catchpole. Harvest Thanksgiving 6.30 Revd L. Barriball Songs of Praise and Harvest Supper20th September Circuit Service at Sherborne27th September Revd C LeMoignan Holy Communion
Roman Catholic ServicesChurch of the Sacred Heart & St Aldhelm, Westbury, SherborneRev Father Rodney Schofield, The Parish House, Westbury, Sherborne (Tel: 812021)Mass times:Saturday 6pmHoly Days 10am and 6.30pmSunday 10.30amWednesday 10amSee Notice Board or Newsletter for times of Masses on other days
The Friary, HilfieldSundays: 8.30am Sung Eucharist 5.15pm Sung Evening Prayer(Mondays Closed – Brother’s Free Day)Weekdays: 12noon Midday Prayer followed by Eucharist 5.15pm Evening PrayerThese are sung on Saint’s Days
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July 2009
"In July the sun is hot. Is it shining? No it's not!" Flanders & Swann - Weather Song
The comedians weren't quite right. There were three really hot days at the beginningof July. After that the Met Office had to apologise for having predicted a much bettersummer than in recent years.Cooler days but warmer nightsThe first two days of July saw temperatures of 31.3C/88.8F), 5% above the usual peak.After that it was downhill all the way. The average maximum (21.5C/70.7F) was muchlower than in June, and 5% below the usual July figure. Minimum temperatures heldup better, so the average July temperature was only 4% lower than usual, at 16.6C(61.9F).Wettest July we have recordedJuly had only 7 days without rain, instead of the usual 24. The wettest day saw 26.5mmand the total for the month was the highest yet recorded, at 118mm (4.6") or 62%more than in a normal July. Total rainfall for the year is now 389mm (15.3"), but thisis still 11% less than usual because of the dry spells in previous months.The sun did not keep shiningAlthough July had only one day without measurable sunshine the total amount wasonly 89 sun hours, a massive 37% shortfall on our usual figure.Winds mainly from the damp South WestJuly often enjoys South-easterly winds, which bring dry, warm air from the Continent.This year, as in 2007/2008, the wind direction was generally from the South West, sovery damp air was drawn in from the Atlantic. Even so, the maximum wind speed wasonly 26 mph, 20% lower than usual.
PC users: previous weather reports and other news about Leigh can be found atwww.leighvillage.org.uk
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Sherborne Tennis ClubNew members welcome!
For Junior supervised Club sessionsJunior and Adult Squads
Junior and Adult coachingEaster and summer holiday camps
ContactMatt Long on 07974 964470Stu Wilson on 07825 660781
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Batcombe1/D/09/0424: Court Farm, Stile Way. Agricultural worker's dwelling. (Outline).
Progress: Withdrawn1/D/09/0732: Minterns Folly, Stile Way. Construct driveway and double ga-
rage. (Full).
Chetnole1/D/09/0787: Thurlands, Batcombe Lane. Proposed extensions and new tim-
ber-framed garage. Modify existing vehicular access. (Full).Progress: Approved.
1/D/09/0577: Knowle Piggeries, Bound Lane, Back Lane. Retain mobile home.(Full).
1/D/09/0979: Kerrara, Neals Lane. First floor and single-storey extensions.External alterations. (Full)
1/D/09/1123: Little Craddocks, Back Lane. Single storey extensions with firstfloor balcony. Erect four dormer windows. (Full).
1/D/09/1162: Hamlet House, Yetminster Road. Repairs to the roof, walls andfloor of the Barn. (Listed Building Consent).
Hermitage1/D/09/0898: Owls Rest, Hartley Street. Internal alterations. (Listed Building
Consent).. Progress; Approved
Hilfield1/D/08/0420: Church Farm. Change of use (including alterations) of building
from agricultural use to spring water collection and bottlingplant. (Change of use).
1/D/09/0702: Knapp Farm, Load Lane. Erect agricultural worker's dwelling toreplace mobile home. (Full).
Yetminster1/D/09/0850: Laurel Cottage, Brister End. Demolish garage and new two
storey side extension. (Full) Progress: Refused.1/D/09/0888: Boyles Old School, High Street. 2 dwellings. (Full)1/D/09/0982: The Poplars, Brister End. Extension (Full)1/D/09/1083: Boyles Old School, High Street. Use as picture framing business,
gallery and café. (Change of use).
The next meeting of the Development Control Committee will be held in the CouncilChamber, West Dorset District Council, Stratton House, 58/60 High West Street,Dorchester on Monday, 28thSeptember 2009, commencing at 10 am.Ron Page
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Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club Some 40 odd rain-sodden GardenClub members shook themselves terrier-like on entering Chetnole Village Hall forthe monthly Club meeting before break-ing into beams of surprised delight onspying the wide array of glorious coloursstacked before them. Ian and Teresa Moss,owners of Hardy & Unusual Plants of Wel-lington, Somerset, had brought a widearray of examples to illustrate their talkon “Autumn Colour in your Garden”. Aug-mented by a series of superb slides, Ianembarked on a lecture which incorporat-ed a basic herbaceous bed design coursedescribing the importance of plant height,shape, colour and contrast which fascinat-ed his audience. Using a diagrammaticcolour spectrum wheel, he discussed therelationship between the “hot”, “cool”and more “tepid” flower and foliage col-ours demonstrating his planting sugges-tions with either live examples or slides.Ian, a real plantsman, speaks with greatenthusiasm using the knowledge gainedfrom thirty odd years of running his ownperennial and herb nursery which offersslightly more unusual plants as well asmuch loved favourites. At the end of thetalk, those fortunate enough to bepresent rushed forward with minds andmemories whirling, eyes fixed on therange of Sidalceas, Echinaceas, Helenia,Schizostylis coccinea (and many moreeven more difficult to remember andspell) eager to take advantage of the fa-vourable prices on offer. It was a mostenjoyable and educational evening andthose who could not attend missed a realtreat.
The August competition for the mostunusual garden tool was won by PriscillaDickens from downtown Yetminster whobrought along a pump of indescribableproportions and indeterminate age. The next meeting of the Garden Clubwill take place on Monday, 7th Septemberat 7.30pm in Chetnole Village Hall. Thesubject will be “Wildlife in the Garden –Friend or Foe?” and the well known speak-er will be the celebrated photographer,David Manners ARPS. This meeting is amust for anyone with even a slight passinginterest in those creatures with whom weshare our gardens. The members’ compe-tition will be “A photograph taken at aflower show”. Visitors and guests are verywelcome.
Tom WithycombeLeigh WI A party of members were blest withgreat weather in June when they had aday out and a cruise on the river Exe.July meeting saw us back in the village halland listening intently to Dr P and Mrs MLong who spoke of their charity' Childrenof Fiji', formed in 2000. Their objective isto advance education, health and welfareand to relieve poverty of children in Fiji. To this end the couple have workedtirelessly providing numerous facilities.Among these are two kindergartens witha third planned, and two bridges to ena-ble children to reach school more easily,also two boats to ferry them to and fro.Previously some children swam across ashark infested bay in order to reachschool!Additionally, Dr and Mrs Long have helpedprovide talking calculators and Braille ma-chines for a school for the blind - much
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needed facilities to aid education and alsoa play area for children recovering in hos-pital. Often where there are schools thereis no electricity or sanitation, and so solarpanels and toilets have been installed.The list seems endless and we wereamazed by the achievement of this re-markable couple (both retired teachers)who self fund their trips to Fiji and do suchcommendable work. A collection wasthen made for their charity.The competition 'A childhood memento'was won by Doris Vincent with her photoalbum. On the 25th August we will meetagain to hear about the work of the RNLI.All welcome 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Judy Cooper
The Leigh & District Discussion Club The Leigh & District Discussion Club'svisit to Slimbridge Waterfowl Centre on22nd July was a great success with a fullcoach of 49 members and friends. Al-though winter is the best time to see the
swans, geese and other birds coming in toshelter on the marshlands near the estu-ary there was plenty to see. People re-marked how tame the birds were,especially flamingos and many types ofducks. We picked one of the fine days ofthe damp summer and apart from a fewshowers had a most enjoyable day.
Alan BastoneTuesday Club
July 14th saw us enjoying amusingpast recollections of a "Bobby on the beatin the 1960s" given by Colin Dean. Mostorganisations have heard Colin on manydifferent subjects. One of the nice thingsabout him is that he involves everyone inhis reminiscences. Seeing most of us re-member the 60s well, we were all able tooffer many stories and incidents from ourown lives. I'm sure he will be asked again.August was our summer break, time togird up our loins, ready for the autumnand winter session. On 8th September, Bonny Sartin willbe speaking on The Dorset Labourers' Lot.Anyone who would like to come would bevery welcome as a visitor, fee £1, and maybe would like it so much they would thinkabout becoming a member. Meetings areheld every 2nd Tuesday in the month at2.30pm at Leigh Village Hall.
Pauline Harley, ChairmanWriggle Valley Women’s Group In July members met to plan the nextyear’s programme so keep a look out forthe full programmes available in the vil-lage shops. We start the season with aspeaker from Home Farm Trust on Tues-day 15th September at 7.30pm at GableCourt, Yetminster, home of Judy Pyke.The Women’s Group is open to anyone inthe Benefice who would like to meet like-
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minded people, to listen to a speaker,have a cup of coffee and a chat.If you would like more information aboutthe group or meetings please phone PatSmith (872553) or Ann Flew (873660)Chetnole Chuckers Boules Club Although rainy weather has disrupteda number of games recently, ChetnoleChuckers have now completed their lastmatch of the current season of the DorsetPétanque League. Unfortunately Chuckers’ standard ofplay in the first half of the season (4 wins,3 draws) could not be maintained in spiteof extra training sessions, special diets [ifonly] and the adoption new techniquesand tactics learned in France. The second half of the season beganwell, with wins against Verwood (away),Shaftesbury (home) and Piddlehinton(home). The team had obviously peaked,only managing a draw against Sherborne(away, on a replica of the Sahara dunes!]then losing heavily (0-4) against Sturmin-ster (home), Poole (away) and Dorchester(away). The Club ended up with 43 points
which may achieve 3rd place in the leaguetable at best. The search is on for a toplevel coach for next season, and the squadof match players are planning to learnItalian during the off season. The above notwithstanding, we thor-oughly enjoyed playing all our matches and await our placing in the league table.
Ian Wood & Gordon RatcliffeYetminster & Ryme Garden, Art & CraftSociety Cup Winners from the Summer Showwill be announced in the October issue ofthis magazine. Meanwhile if you wish togo on the all day coach outing on 8thSeptember to Knoll Gardens & Haskins
Garden Centre please make sure you havehanded in your “outing” slip. Another date for your diary – Tues-day, 13th October 7.30pm St. Andrew’sHall, YetminsterJohn Horsey talk & slide show on “Magicin the Winter Garden”
Sue EadonH & H Young Farmers Club We went for an interesting visit toMelbury deer park on tractor and trailer,we were very grateful to Mrs Townsendfor letting us have a tour and we wereshown round by the game keeper RichardSquires. Then we went for a long bike ridethrough green lanes. We also had our ownYoung Farmers display, which included awater bomb, in Leigh Village Hall for theBest Community Village. Next week wehave a sporting event against one of theother clubs at Kingston Maurward.
Clare WoodfordWriggle Valley Player News A final reminder to all residents of theWriggle Valley (and beyond… all aliens ac-
cepted) that on Tuesday, September 8th
the Valley Players are holding a directedreading of Dylan Thomas’ “Under Milk-wood” in Chetnole Village Hall at 7.30 pm.Bring your own copy of the play if youhave one, though a few will be availableon the night. After this there will be anexplanation of how to audition for thePantomime to be performed in February.The play promises to be a “Spectacle ofWonder” written in the glorious WriggleValley itself! More of this on the night.Tell all your friends, be there or be square!!
Jim Aldhouse Chair WVP
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District Councillor for the Cam Vale Ward (the parishes of Folke (Alweston), Holnest Hol-well, Leigh, Leweston, Lillington, Longburton, and North Wootton):Cllr Stephen Friar The Members' Room, West Dorset District Council, 58/60 High WestStreet, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1UZ. Emails: [email protected] Councillor for the Halstock Ward (Batcombe, Corscombe, East Chelborough, Ever-shot, Halstock, Hermitage, Hilfield, Melbury Bubb, Melbury Osmund, Melbury Sampford,and West Chelborough):Cllr Tony Frost, Homeleigh, Corscombe, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 0NX. Telephone: 01935-891321District Councillor for the Yetminster Ward (Chetnole, Ryme Intrinseca, Stockwood andYetminster):Cllr Margaret Lawrence, Trill Farm, Thornford Road, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6HF. Tele-phone 01935 872780
The Wriggle Valley Magazine
Chairman: John Tuke Tel 01935 872 269Editor: Carol PorterProduction: Phillippa InceAddress: The Wriggle Valley Magazine, c/o Jolin Gallery, Boyles School, High Street,Yetminster, DT9 6LFE-mail: [email protected] Co-ordinator: Rosie Cunningham at [email protected] Manager: Stanley Waterfall, Pardshaw, Leigh DT9 6HL Tel: 01935 873 366Copy deadline - 14th OF THE MONTH PRIOR to publication. The Editor would howeverappreciate it if copy could be submitted before this date.Photographs can be sent either as jpeg via email or as originals in colour or black andwhite that can be reproduced.Readers are invited to make voluntary donations towards the cost of production. Theseshould be forwarded to the treasurer at Mallows House, Church Street, Yetminster, DT96LG. Cheques can be made payable to Wriggle Valley Magazine.
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