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July 2011 No. 237
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Welcome to the July 2011 edition of the
magazine.
I would like to begin by reminding
readers that there will be no magazine in
September to allow the Committee to take
their summer holidays; articles etc. to us by
14 July for Aug/September edition please.
Thank you to all those who responded
to the Reader Survey, inputs have now
been collated and these can be read on
page 39.
Our Competition winner was David
Fogden who receives a bottle of
Chardonnay. He correctly knew that the
stone plaque in last month’s cover photo
was on the outside wall of the Oak House
Stores. I bet you didn’t know that the shop was built as the 'church house' after secular
activities were banned in the church itself, and that at one time it was a school. Read
more in Nina Hayward's book "Yetminster and Beyond"; thank you to Linda Manaton for
that information.
The Committee hosted a hog roast event in Leigh Village
Hall to thank the small army of distributors who deliver your
magazine in all weathers. The event was a tremendous success.
There are lots of local events in the next few months so enjoy
being Out & About around our beautiful countryside.
Graham Plaice
The Wriggle Magazine is FREE 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.
Thank you for your continued support
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ContentsNews from the Villages 5
Batcombe 6
Chetnole 6
Hermitage 13
Leigh 17
Ryme Intrinseca 24
Yetminster 26
Out and About 31
July - November Diary 2011 34
Regular Meeting & Activities 36
General News 39
St Andrew’s Primary School 47
News from our Churches 48
Benefice Church Services 50
Leigh Weather Watch 52
Planning Applications 55
...gone gardening… 57
Spotlight on our Community 59
Club News 60
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News from the VillagesInter Village Competition 2011
Dear Readers,
This is the programme for this year’s Inter Village Competition, and it is in its eighth
year. For those of you who have just arrived, now is the time to participate. The competition is between Yetminster and Ryme Intrinseca against the combined villages of Leigh, Chetnole, Hermitage, Batcombe and Hilfield. It’s a bit of fun and you get the
chance to compete and talk to your neighbours.
For those of you who have been sitting on the fence, now is the time to ‘jump’.
All you have to do is telephone your village sporting Captain and join the fun.
PARENTS: Please encourage the young to come to the Rounders which is very popular and is followed by a great BBQ.
Any questions? Then, telephone me on 01935 873846 or email [email protected]
EVENT YETMINSTER LEIGH/CHETNOLE etc LOCATION DATE/TIME
ROUNDERS Claire Macleod Ash Julie Hardy Chetnole Sat 17 Sept
01935 87224 01935 873132 Playing Field 5.30 pm
BOULES Kim Pragnell Ian Wood Chetnole Sat 17 Sept
01935 813616 01935 873022 Playing Field 5.30pm
CROQUET Terry Fellows Duncan Moore Yetminster Sun 4 Sept
01935 872262 01963 210154 Playing Field 3pm
SHORT MAT Graham Orton Leonard Grose Leigh Village Hall Sat 1 Oct
BOWLS 01935 873388 01935 872043 2.00pm
TENNIS John Strover Julian Turnbull Yetminster All Aug – Sept
01935 872437 01935 873846 Tennis Court
GOLF Priscilla Dickens Tom Withycombe Folke G.C. Fri 16 Sept
01935 872850 01935 872852 2.00pm
QUIZ Catherine Foster Gordon Ratcliffe Chetnole Village Hall Fri 21 Oct
01935 872751 01935 872966 7.00pm
TABLE TENNIS Terry Terleske has agreed to ‘Captain’ a Yetminster team if he can find more players.
So please give him a call 01935 872459. All ages are encouraged to try. Chetnole and Leigh have a
number of players who are ready and willing.
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“How green is our valley" -
Batcombe is fortunate in having a
plentiful amount of underground water
and has not suffered from the drought
as have other parts of the county.
We welcome to Batcombe Hill House,
General Andrew Graham, his wife Susie,
their four children, numerous dogs and
some horses; we hope their stay in
Batcombe will be a happy one.
We are sorry to hear that Tom
Williams has broken his ankle whilst
helping with the silage making, ‘Get
well soon Tom’.
The August/September issue of the
WVM will have details of the auction of
promises to be held at Leigh Village
Hall in the autumn, watch this space.
The monthly coffee mornings will be,
Wednesday 3 August at Marion Jeffries
and 7 September at Church Farmhouse,
both start at 11am.
Alan Bastone
BATCOMBE.....Local representative: Alan Bastone (01300) [email protected]
A very warm welcome to the village goes
to Alexandre & Gemma Perrin and son Jasper
at Distant Hills, Batcombe Road. We hope
you will be very happy in your new home.
Chetnole was so sorry to see the closure
of Wriggles Farm Shop in June but we do have
some good news about Chetnole’s bus service,
from our West Dorset district councillor
Margaret Lawrence – here is her update:
“From 24 July a new service will commence.
A Damory bus will be starting at Dorchester
from about 9.00am to Maiden Newton and
will work its way to Chetnole, through Leigh
on to Sherborne and Yeovil. Route not really
sorted yet but the good news is it will be 6
days a week. There will still be
a bus to Dorchester. Both buses will go to
Yeovil and Dorchester Hospitals as part of
their route.
As soon as I have a time table and more
news I will keep you posted”.
Margaret does stress that in order for this
service to survive it must be utilised regularly
so let’s all take the bus if and when we can.
Thank you Margaret and we look forward to
the publication of a timetable. The same
could be said for our Wednesday Post Office
too – if we don’t make the most of its services
they may not be there for us one day.
Wednesday Grocery delivery from
Yetminster - Tracy from Yetminster PO
Stores is already delivering essential shopping
to the village hall for some individuals at the
same time as the Post Office on a Wednesday.
Phone Tracy at the shop before Wednesday
and place your order. collect it (or ask
someone to do it for you) from the village hall
between 9.30am and 12.30pm. Tel. 873477.
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Village Whist Drive – if you help with this
event please check the duty rota and if you
are unable to help on your night please find a
replacement helper or contact Josie on
873571.
Linda Carroll sends this message, “THANK
YOU to the kind neighbour whoever you are
who hung my favourite lost belt on the field
gate where I found it when walking Beth on
Monday.”
Sue Morgan also sends many thanks “to
those generous folk who contributed to a
raffle hamper and supported us at Sherborne
Castle on Bank Holiday Monday. We took
£500 for SSAFA Forces Help.” Sue is also the
contact if you wish to take part in a
comprehensive four-hour certificated St
John’s Ambulance First Aid Course for anyone
over 15 years of age in the village hall – date
and time to suit. This will cover resuscitation
and emergency care to all age groups and will
cost £30 per head. Sue would be grateful to
hear soonest from anyone interested.
Probably but not definitely in August or
September, it depends on your availability.
Twelve takers needed. Contact Sue on
873104 or [email protected].
There have been at least three sightings
over the last two months of a black Labrador
roaming the village. It has been described as
slender and timid – it bolts when approached.
I myself have encountered it in the field
behind Lamb Plot before it ran off sharpish. It
has also been spotted in the Higher Farm area.
Let’s hope it has a loving home and just likes
a wander now and then however none of us
would like to think of it being in danger from
the traffic and we hope that its owner sees
this report.
Quick reminder to get your Chetnole
Flower Show entries to the Show Secretary,
(Aly Kosowyk), Higher Orchard, Chetnole
before 8pm on Thursday 4 August and good
luck to all you competitors. There are lots of
different classes to enter so come on
everyone and have some fun. The Flower
Show is not only a great family day out but
also benefits a whole host of local charities
and is well worth a visit.
Liz Tebbatt
You are invited to
invent a pudding to be
called The Melbury Bubb to help raise funds for St Mary the Virgin, Melbury
Bubb
It could be a cake, a
trifle, a bun, a mousse, a
jelly or a mixture of all
those things – it is up to
you!
Pavlova and Peach
Melba were named after a
ballet dancer and an opera
singer but the winning
Melbury Bubb Pudding will
be named after the Dorset
village!
Entries will be judged
by Mat Follas (Master Chef
winner and chef/proprietor
of The Wild Garlic,
Beamister) and Matthew
Norman (The Daily
Telegraph Restaurant
Critic)
Judging will take place
at a tea party at Heneford
Mill, Chetnole, at 3.30pm
on 23 July.
There will be teas,
raffle, and a Champagne
and Elderflower Bar
First prize is lunch for
two at The Wild Garlic
restaurant where the
winning pudding will be
featured.
Other prizes to include
signed copies of Master Chef at Home and How To Bake by Nigella Lawson.
For further information
contact: Anna Kinnaird on
01935872297
Each entry must be
accompanied by a
written recipe for the
judges to see.
Entry to
Competition
£1.00 Anna Kinnaird
The Great Melbury Bubb Pudding Competition
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Chetnole – a brief history of a
Dorset village – supplementPaul and Annette Hallett wish to
advise all that a small Supplement to
"Chetnole- a Brief History of a Dorset
Village" will be available, probably before
this note appears. It will be delivered or
posted to all those kind enough to have
bought a copy of the original book,
(published in 2007), free of charge.
However, there are some hundred copies,
sold through the local shops, for which we
do not have names and addresses of the
buyers.
If you bought yours from Chetnole
Post Office Stores, Oak House Stores, or
Crafty Times in Yetminster, or were given
your copy, and do not receive the
supplement directly from us, please either
telephone (01935) 872721 or email to:
[email protected] giving us
your name and address, and we shall
arrange to supply your copy of the
supplement. Thanks in advance
Paul & Annette Hallet.
An Advanced Date for your diary! Further to our earlier postponement
notice, Chetnole Playing Field Sub
Committee are pleased to announce that
they will be holding the Picture Treasure
Hunt, around the village, on Sunday
afternoon 11 September. This will start
and finish at the Village Hall where teas,
coffees and cakes will be available.
Make a note of the date now to ensure
you can come along. Everyone is
welcome, it will be great fun and prizes are
to be awarded on the afternoon.
More details will be announced in the
August issue of the Wriggle Valley
Magazine.”
Look forward to seeing you all there.
Jill Bray
The Annual Flower Show and Fete will
take place on
Saturday 6 August with
gates opening at 2.00pm.
During the afternoon there will be live music, a demonstration of
Circus Acts by Jeff and Penny Gardner (audience participation
encouraged!), a dog agility demonstration and pony rides. With
lots of interesting stalls, sideshows, activities and refreshments it
promises to be a superb family afternoon, all in aid of local
charities. Programmes/entry forms available from The Chetnole
Inn, Leigh and Yetminster shops. Anyone interested in having a
trade stall should contact Sue Dona (873955).
CHETNOLE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW & FETESaturday 6 August
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We have an interesting and varied
schedule of events coming up over the next
few months. We do hope that you will be
able to participate in some, if not all, of them.
Songs of Praise – 7 August
There will be a Songs of Praise service on
Sunday 7 August at 6.30pm at St. Mary’s
church Hermitage led by Rev. Michael
Anderson, followed by Pimms and nibbles
on the lawn of Church Farm to raise funds
for the church.
Everyone is very welcome to come just
for a drink at 7.30pm if you are unable to
attend the service.
Liz Cozens
Sheep Racing – 29 August
It’s getting closer!
Sheep Racing will be on the Hermitage
Village Green on August Bank Holiday
Monday.
As well as the excitement of the races,
and the opportunity to win (or lose) a bet,
there will be a Gun Dog demonstration, Dog
Agility and a Dog Show, Skittles and other
attractions plus a Barbeque and Bar.
The afternoon starts at 3pm.
Illustrated Talk – 6 September
The Hermitage and Hilfield W.I. will host
an illustrated talk by Brian Bates on
‘Dorchester and the Great War 1914-1918’
on Tuesday 6th September, starting at
7.30pm in the Village Hall.
Admission is just £1, and there will be
refreshments and a raffle.
All are welcome.
Lorna Garratt
Harvest Festival – 18 September
The Harvest Festival Service will be held
in St. Mary’s on Sunday 11 September at
11am. Everyone is welcome.
This service will be followed by a Soup
with Bread and Cheese lunch in the Village
Hall, starting at noon.
More information will be in the next
edition of this magazine. All profits will go to
the Church.
Village Hall Committee & AGM –
20 September
The Annual General Meeting of the
committee will be held on Tuesday
20 September starting at 7.30pm in the
Village Hall and all are welcome.
We are always looking for new recruits
to the committee and if you are interested
in joining, and would like to know more
about what it involves, please call me on
01935 210292.
Bingo - 8 October
Bingo is back in the Village Hall after its
summer break. Saturday 8 October is the
date of its return, and it will be ‘eyes down’
from 7.30pm.
These are always fun evenings, and we
hope to see you there.
Sunday Soup Lunch ‘plus’ - 6 November
A Soup lunch, possibly coupled with a
Book and/or Jam and Chutney swap, will be
held in the Village Hall, starting at noon on
Sunday 6th November.
More information will be in the next
edition of this magazine.
HERMITAGE....Local representative: Ray Dickerson(01963) 210292
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Quiz for St Mary’s – Friday 18 November
The next Hermitage Quiz will be held in
the Village Hall on FRIDAY 18 November,
starting at 7.30pm.
More information will be in the next
edition of this magazine.
Christmas Fair – 3 December
The Village Hall will take on a festive-feel
for a Christmas Fair on Saturday 3 December.
More information will be in the next
edition of this magazine.
Xmas Bingo – 3 December
Bingo, but with a Christmas ‘flavour’.
More information will be in the next
edition of this magazine.
Our next Themed Evening – February 2012
We have no definite date yet but it will
probably be a ‘French’ evening.
Watch this space!
Diamond Jubilee Celebrations - June 2012
How best to celebrate the Queen’s
Jubilee and the UK’s hosting of the Olympics
next summer?
We would welcome any of your ideas or
suggestions.
Hermitage Quiz – 14 May 2011
There were as many teams from outside
the village competing in the latest quiz -
from Chetnole, Leigh and Yetminster – as
there were from Hermitage and Hilfield but,
as Yogi Bear may have said , “it was déjà vu
all over again” with the same teams coming
1st and 2nd as has been the case in the last
two quizzes.
Thank you to everyone who took part
and congratulations to ‘Running in the
Family’ on their first place, and ‘well done’
to the ‘3 J’s +1’ in second place, and to the
‘Leighers’ on coming 3rd.
p.s. Is there a team from within
Hermitage & Hilfield that can break into
the top three at the November quiz ?
Ray Dickerson
On the 30 May (bank holiday Monday), I, and a large group of students from my 6th form at the Park School, Yeovil, participated in the Dragon Boat Racing at the Sherborne Castle Country Fair, in aid of the NSPCC.
We took part in a total of three races in one day, of which we won one. In total I raised, thanks to sponsors, £145, with the total raised by the team being considerably higher, estimated at over £1000. As such, I would like to thank all of the people in Hermitage who sponsored me for this event. The money that the 6th form
dragon boat team raised will go to people less fortunate that us.
Aaron Newbury
Thank you to the villagers of Hermitage
Our dragon boat team
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We are pleased to be able to offer all local residents and businesses
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for cars, vans and 4x4 vehicles. We also carry out plant, equipment and machinery repairs.
For professional services at reasonable rates
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LEIGH.....Local representatives: Anne & David Reason (01935) 873726 [email protected]
As the pair of cottages on the ‘Old Village Hall’ site near completion, it is fitting that we, the Village, can celebrate the fact that our ‘New Village Hall’ will be 100% paid for this month! It is testimony to the past and present committees for a fantastic job well done and for the self belief that it could be done. We, Leigh, are the envy of MANY villages throughout Dorset.
The summer holidays approach with much to-ing and fro-ing of families in and out of the village, so we wish you well, and also welcome Tony and Sarah Sutcliffe (+ three children) now moved into ‘The Olde Carpenter’s Arms’ – but they have not come far! As to our plea to be replaced as Leigh village reps – there has been a resounding silence! But we do mean it.
David Reason
The Senior Citizens’ Christmas Lunch Committee
Invite you to join them on Saturday 20 August for a gentle
Dorset Walk on footpaths and private land, to see sights that you
might not normally see. This is to be followed by a supper , music
and dancing. Bring your own drink and glasses. There will also be
a raffle. The walk will commence at 5pm and the supper at 7pm.
Non-walkers are very welcome to come for just the supper
and the music and to dance the evening away. There will be
adequate parking at Bound Lane Farm.
TICKETS: £7.50
AVAILABLE FROM :LEIGH STORES,
COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR BRIAN READ 01935 872356
All proceeds to go towards the Senior Citizens’ Christmas
Lunch on 4 December 2011
Please come and support this worthy cause.
Leigh Village
HOG ROASTSaturday 30th July
7.30pmLive 50/60/70s musicBy Popular Request
The Return of Dog Ruff
Tickets £10 under 15s £5.00
Proceeds to Air Ambulance & Village Hall
Tickets available from Bill Jolliffe 872030
Or Ian Sinnott 87400
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Leigh
FLOWERSHOW
Saturday 13 August 2011Saturday 13 August 2011Saturday 13 August 2011Saturday 13 August 2011 at Leigh Village HallDoors open 2.30pmAdmission: Adults £1,
Children free
LEIGH FLOWER SHOW
This will be the 75th year of the Show
and we will have the usual very high
standards of flowers, fruit, vegetables and
crafts exhibited.
The Show will be opened at 3.00pm by Mr.
Dennis Lill, (Mr Rose in TV's "The Royal")
who will also be presenting the prizes.
We welcome both adults and children
to enter the various classes.
Schedules will be available from The Bridge
Garage, Leigh.
NOTES FROM THE AGM MINUTES OF
LEIGH PARISH COUNCIL
At the recent election there were
five unopposed candidates – Graham
Bugler, Graham Fudge, Brian Read, David
Vincent and Tom Withycombe.
Therefore Paul Orchard and Tim Holder
were co-opted onto the Council.
Brian Read was appointed Chairman and
Paul Orchard Vice Chairman.
Councillor Withycombe had written
thanking all the volunteers for their help
with the village spring clean in April.
The Parish Council is still in
negotiation with Somerset & Dorset Air
Ambulance regarding the two recycling
bins. County Councillor Bevan spoke on
the non-gritting of roads and said that it
is critical that the Parish Council should
get the matter resolved before the
winter.
There is to be a public inquiry in
Leigh Village Hall in November regarding
an appeal against the decision of Dorset
CC to downgrade Longbridge and Bolters
Droves to footpaths.
A complaint had been received from
a resident regarding stones placed on
verges throughout the village and this
has been passed to Dorset CC to deal
with
The Parish Council has decided to
designate a footpath in memory of
Stanley Waterfall who was the Footpath
Liaison Officer for many years
The date of the next meeting will be
Tuesday 19 July at 7.30 p.m. in Leigh
Village Hall.
Margaret Read, Parish Clerk
Leigh Parish Council would be
interested to know if any residents in
Leigh would like to receive, by email,
notes from the Parish Council Meeting
Minutes. Meetings take place on the third
Tuesday of the months January, March,
May, July, September and November.
If you would like to receive notes
please contact the Clerk at
[email protected] with your
email address.
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Tel: 01935 850103 Mob: 07752 298956
BRUCE MATHEWS [email protected]
Hill View Farm Yetminster DT9 6NN
Email: [email protected]
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For a quote call Rachel Largent
07805 258165
01935 873527
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100 Lenthay Road, Sherborne,
Dorset DT9 6AG
Telephone (at all times) Sherborne 812647
Based in Leigh
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Weeding,
pruning
& general tidying of
flowerbeds
Seasoned
barn stored
OAKLEIGH HERD FARM SHOP
FREE RANGE RARE BREED PORK,GLOUCESTERSHIRE OLD SPOT AND WESSEX SADDLEBACK.FREE RANGE BEEF, DORSET LAMB, CHICKENS AND DUCKS.
WE ALSO OFFER A WIDE VARIETY OF PRODUCE IN THE FARM SHOP WELL WORTH A VISIT
OAKLEIGH, COLES LANE, YETMINSTER, SHERBORNE, DORSET, DT9 6LP 01935 873754
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News from the Old VicarageNews from the Old VicarageNews from the Old VicarageNews from the Old Vicarage“The best laid plans of mice and
men…” The first week of activities in June had to be unexpectedly postponed due the Home being closed to all but staff. A particularly nasty stomach virus meant that we had to try and contain the outbreak with barrier nursing techniques. The good news is that at the time of writing we seem to have it under control and hope to be back to normal visiting next week. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The rest of June is packed with activities and we are looking forward to tasting the best of West Country food. Honeybuns, Purbeck ice cream, Luscombe drinks, Evershot bakery, Fudges biscuits, Pinks organics, Hunts foods and the Dorset Blue company have all been extremely generous with providing us with samples of their wares and we look forward to enjoying their goodies!
We are planning a trip to Monkey World and look forward to welcoming the Guides and Brownies for a camp fire sing song. The Birds of Prey are returning, hopefully to fly the birds on the lawn and the miniature ponies are returning in early July.
Dates for your diary: The Bishop of Sherborne is joining us on Sunday 31 July. We are planning to celebrate this
with Songs of Praise followed by cream teas on the lawn at 3pm. All welcome!
Also on 14 August at 2pm we are holding a fun netball tournament raising funds for leukaemia research in memory of Tom Broadway. We do hope you will come and help us make this a special event and raise lots of money. There will be refreshments and a raffle and lots of dressing up! Jan Millward Jan Millward Jan Millward Jan Millward
01935 873033. 01935 873033. 01935 873033. 01935 873033.
Grace Forcey enjoying food tasting
St Andrew’s Church, Leigh
We raised the great total of £1340, after expenses, at the May Fair in
aid of St Andrew’s Leigh and as I said last month many many thanks to
all those who made this total possible.
Please put Sunday 31 July at 11am in your diaries when we are
holding the 5th Sunday Benefice Service in Leigh Village Hall – it is going
to be a coming together of all the parishes in a relaxed environment and
the Bishop of Sherborne will be in attendance.
Anne Reason
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You will be able to taste
and buy some of the best
food and drink on offer
from local producers. The
Stallholders will include:-
Alweston Jam and Chutney
Empire, Bee Happy, Bridfish,
Okeleigh Farm, Dorset Blue
Cheese and Soup Company,
Dressit, Easy Beans, Filbert
Bees, Fudges, Home Sweet
Home, Leakers Bakery,
Longmeadow Organic
Vegetables, Lovingtons’
Icecream, Olives et al, Reads
Coffee Roasters,
Scrumptious Secrets,
Sherborne Castle Estate
Wines, and Somerset Cider
Brandy Co. A variety of
interesting cars &
motorbikes will be on
display. There will also be
Flower Displays in St
Andrew’s Church.
Barbecued Hamburgers
& Sausages, Refreshments,
Ice cream, Beer and Cider
will be here! Entertainment
includes children’s activities,
cookery demonstrations
and Musical Entertainment.
Valentine Warner will be
opening the Show
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.
Organiser:
Mrs Elizabeth
Turnbull, Greenham House,
Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset
DT9 6HW (Tel/Fax: 01935
873846)
Sixth Leigh Village Food Festival & Classic Car & Motorbike Display
LEIGH VILLAGE FOOD FESTIVAL & CLASSIC
CAR/MOTORBIKE DISPLAY
Leigh Village Hall Saturday 16 July10am - 4.00pm
Best Food and Drink From local producersteresting
cars & motorbikes
BBQ - Refreshments Entertainment -
Children’s activitiesCookery demonstrationsMusical entertainment
Adults £2 Children under 15 FREE
WRIGGLE VALLEYLUNCH CLUB
Leigh Village Hall12.30 Tuesday 19 July
(bookings by 12 July )
For Reservations or more details:
Ring Connie 01935 872946
MENUCoronation Chicken
Mushrooms, Couscous & WatercressStrawberry & Raspberry Shortcake
Leigh Village Hall
Lottery Results – May 2011
Ist £25 Mrs M Orchard
(Milborne Port)
2nd £10 Mrs B Coffin
3rd £10 Mrs P Birdsell
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BARN OWLS NURSERY,
FROME ST QUINTIN
Full day/sessional care, open all year round,
for children from 8 months – 8 years.
Home cooked lunches and tea available,
small friendly family atmosphere
run by fully qualified staff,
exciting activities, including Forest School.
Please telephone
01935 83177
CHIMNEY SWEEP fully experienced for all types
of chimney sweeping
brush & vacuum
professional and reliable
services
specialist in all aspects of
multi fuel/wood burning stove
installations and maintenance
full chimney lining service
HETAS registered
and approved installer
Tel: 01935 823236
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TILING SERVICESEST: 1985
PROFESSIONAL WALL AND FLOOR TILING SPECIALIST
FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION ESTIMATE
CALL: IAN ARMSTRONG ON:
01935 477136 or Mobile 07881 551157
Email:[email protected]
Three Gates Equestrian
Private and group
riding lessons with qualified and
experienced instructors.
Beginners very welcome.Also livery, training, specialist
clinics and pony parties.
Indoor school for hire.Three Gates, Leigh, DT9 6JQ
01963 210284
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RYME INTRINSECA.....Local representative: Gilly Wilson 01935 872982
Many thanks to the 15 good people t turned up for the annual churchyard tidy up. The noise of the power tools was deafening but in two hours the whole place was looking very neat. The major work on the hedges a couple of years ago is paying off now that we can keep them at a manageable height. Hopefully the snowdrops that have been planted on either side of the path ready for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, will multiply and be a real show in a few years.
There have been some changes in the village. It’s goodbye to Karen and Tom Walters who have been at Hill Cottage for 12 years. Karen has moved to Crewekerne and returned to nursing in Re-hab. Tom finished school and is very much hoping to join the Royal Air Force in Sept in the Aerial Photography Division. Good luck. Welcome to the new residents
in Hill Cottage Vicky Lester, her daughter Jo, her 3 year old daughter Freya and their Sheltie Cross dog “Boo”. They join us from North Oxfordshire and are keen on walking, gardening and music.
Friday, 3 June was the most beautiful sunny afternoon for Jean Meaden’s memorial service. Some 77 people attended the service, all pre-arranged by Jean, it was lovely and her ashes were scattered on the family grave. She so deserves peace at last but we will miss her very much..
The collection during the service was given to Mercy Ships (specially asked for by Jean). £250 was raised, which will be doubled to £500 by an anonymous U.K.donor.This will pay for 10 people to have life transforming surgery.
Gilly Wilson
The opening of the
‘Ryme Intrinseca Book
Exchange’ on Saturday
4 June went very well with 26
people
joining us.
As always
we are
most
grateful for the
support of
Henry
Batten
who came
down to officially
open the library with a
lovely speech and to
‘cut the ribbon!’ Thank
you also to Tom Excell for keeping us safe by
slowing down the traffic!
The Book Exchange
was the idea of my
daughter, Laura May,
who wanted to do
something in memory of her brother and my son,
Carl. Laura, Carl and
their brother Oliver
were very close and
always looked out for
each other. Laura visited him every day
when he was diagnosed
with a devastating
neurological disease
which eventually took his life tragically early at
the age of twenty five.
As the journalist Patrick
Cockburn,
correspondent for the
Independent states in
his and his son’s newly published book “It is a
strange, frightening and
terrible illness that not
many people really
know or understand.”
Every time Carl had an attack more brain
Ryme Book Exchange for Carl
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cells were being
destroyed, making it
harder and harder each
time to recover. In spite
of this, he was
determined not to let it
get in the way of his studies. He achieved
three degrees: a
Masters in Chemistry
with industrial
experiences and Post
Graduate Masters in
both Biological Chemistry and in
Mathematical Biology
and Biophysical
Chemistry. Just two
weeks before he died he
had a paper published in British Medical
Journal; his
commitment to his field
of Chemical Biology was
outstanding
He was always
helping others with his warm caring courteous
personality. As the Vice –
Chancellor of Warwick
said “Carl made an
important contribution
to a key part of the
University he was a
hugely valued member
of Warwick’s
community.” He did not
complete his PhD in medical research, but
his ideas have been
carried through with
good results. Warwick
University has set up a
Scholarship in Carl’s
name and placed a beautiful bench in his
memory outside the
department where Carl
worked.
Carl would feel proud
of his sister’s idea of converting the phone
box to a library as he
always had a book on
the go and lending out
his books to fellow
students, encouraging
friends to read more and explore some of our
great classics.
An extremely big
thank every one who
helped get the
telephone box ready for
it’s new adventure as
Ryme Book Exchange:
Adam Allen of Bill
Butters Windows for
supplying ten sheets of glass at cost price, Ken
and Ian from Ace
Fiberglass for the
tricky job of cutting out
the inner frames to re-
fit the glass, Gavin
Locke for donating the special floor paint and
Malcolm Sargent for
helping to fix the
shelves and to make the
most amazing catch to
keep the door open.It is wonderful to see
the old red phone box
brought back to life. In
the first week of its
opening, it has been
used every day.
Please use, enjoy and keep the books
moving around.
Daphne Blakey
The Grand Opening of the Ryme Book Exchange
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YETMINSTER.....Local representative: Graham Plaice (01935) 872044 [email protected]
I would like to start with a plea for all residents to support the forthcoming Yetminster Fair, being held on Sat 9 Jul. Rev. Simon is in full swing trying to organise a Community Support Group; all those interested in finding out more about this important community role are requested to contact him.
I would like to finish my introduction by requesting the support of residents for our local businesses, the old phrase of use it or lose it has never been so true. Graham Plaice
A Rather Strange Request!I came across your publication whilst
trying to track down a long lost relative and
as a rather long shot I thought I would write
and ask for your help.
I have recently discovered the existence
of an aunt and her last known address in
1984 was in Coles Lane Yetminster. She was
called Anne Wallace and lived at ' Wallaces'
in Coles Lane. I wondered whether she
might still be alive- though she would be
very elderly now, or whether there is any
one still in the village who knows/knew her.
I would love to be able to find out more and
wondered whether you might put a small
paragraph in an forthcoming edition asking
for any information? Or if you know of any
other way to get this information? e.g. your
local post office?
Sorry if it seems a strange request, if
nothing else at least I have discovered the
existence of Yetminster! Wendy Cliffe
Coffee beans
The coffee bean banner
can be seen flying, on
the first Wednesday of
each month, outside St
Andrew’s Hall, Yetminster.
It welcomes all to our
fun coffee morning where we hope
to live up to our motto:
“Bring a friend
Meet a friend
Make a friend”We thank the
Yetminster Fair
Committee for their
generosity for giving us
the money and support,
which enabled us to
purchase such a bright
and cheerful
advertisement for our
monthly event.
Margaret Bedding
coffee b
eans
coffee b
eans
QU?Z NightYetminster
Fair Association
Friday 8 JULFriday 8 JULFriday 8 JULFriday 8 JUL
St Andrew’s HallSt Andrew’s HallSt Andrew’s HallSt Andrew’s Hall
7.00 FOR 7.00 FOR 7.00 FOR 7.00 FOR
7.30pm START7.30pm START7.30pm START7.30pm START
Bring your Bring your Bring your Bring your
own picnic and own picnic and own picnic and own picnic and
drinks drinks drinks drinks
Plus a £1 coinPlus a £1 coinPlus a £1 coinPlus a £1 coin
Cost: Cost: Cost: Cost:
£10 per table of 4£10 per table of 4£10 per table of 4£10 per table of 4
Tickets from: Tickets from: Tickets from: Tickets from:
Garth: 873239Garth: 873239Garth: 873239Garth: 873239
Graham: 872044Graham: 872044Graham: 872044Graham: 872044
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Well, we are nearly
there! This year we will
have around 100 stalls and
displays and we are hoping
that this will be the best
Fair ever.
The Fair weekend will
kick off on Friday 8th July
with the Quiz Night at 7pm
in St Andrew's Hall. This is a
light-hearted event all
under the watchful eye of
“Professor Graham”. Tickets
are available from Graham
Plaice (872044) or Garth
Hentley (873239) and are
likely to go fast, so book
early. The Fair programme
is also available in Oak
House Stores and the Post
Office and gives details of
the full line up of events
and displays.
The main procession will
start at 1.15 pm on
Saturday 9th and there will
be music from the
Durnovaria Silver Band and
Wessex Highlanders Pipes
and Drums, and
entertainment to cater for
all tastes including
traditional dancing from
Yetminster’s own Irish
Dancers and from "No
Mean Feet"
Yetminster’s loveable
lads, the Yetties, will have
their usual stall and would
be pleased to see their old
friends and fans. There will
be a wide range of food and
drink available, including
Dorset Cream Teas, and the
White Hart will be at the
centre of things and will be
open all day. This year the
Craft stalls will be in St
Andrew’s Church Hall.
A highlight this year will
be the new Fun Dog Show
in the field behind the
White Hart – please contact
Jess Crocker (07811
203875) or Becki Cooke
(873379) for details and
entry forms. Party Tyme
Entertainments will be
undertaking
announcements and acting
as compere and there will
also be childrens'
entertainment, completing
an excellent family day out
and something not to be
missed. Free parking will be
available off the Ryme Road.
On Sunday the unique
Yetminster Fair Animal
Service will be held in St
Andrews Church Hall and
car park at 11am and all
creatures, together with
their owners, are welcome.
The weekend will be
rounded off by a Choral
Evensong in the church at
6.30pm.
All proceeds from the
Fair event go to help local
groups and charities.
Ray & Sue Drewett
Yetminster Fair - Saturday 9 July
Yetminster Fair Association 50 Club -May 2011 Draw1st Prize: No. 10 £50 Mrs J Page
2nd Prize: No 3 £30 Mr M Hampson
3rd Prize: No 33 £20 Mr F Bateman
4th Prize: No 17 £15 Mr D Fogden
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Yetminster Playgroup
Yetminster Church Hall is where I
first went
To Yetminster Playgroup on a
morning I spent.
I am afraid to say that I was one
Of the first class at Yetminster in
seventy one!
Over two decades pass by and the
year is ninety seven
My eldest son Luke starts pre-
school – good heavens!
A member of the committee I then
became
Fund raising and fund raising was
the name of the game!
Craig followed suit in the year
ninety nine
Then after two more years it was
now time
As still one to follow and her name
was Kim
As all three of my children through
pre-school have been.
For Kim’s two years spent in the
pre-school cabin
I was made chairman as it would
happen
Ofsted, policies, staffing, and those
wretched targets
But what great fun we all had - I
have no regrets!
So, thank you to all the staff and
committees who over the years
Have put in the time, blood, sweat
and tears.
Let’s hope it continues for many
more years to come
And perhaps my grandchildren will
have the same great fun!!
Daphne Barfoot (nee Bennett)
Jolin Gallery Yetminster
The Nautical Show - The Nautical Show - The Nautical Show - The Nautical Show - Ocean and Coast Ocean and Coast Ocean and Coast Ocean and Coast
4 to 31 July4 to 31 July4 to 31 July4 to 31 JulyRoyal Navy Days,
Pictures covering 1st and 2nd world wars,Ships Crests, Composite
Navy Postcards, 1st edition stamps.
Fleet Air Arm exhibits
Model Ships
Paintings by Peter Lightfoot
Coastal exhibits of batik work by Olya Smith
A show for the whole family to enjoy
In support of RNLI
Thank you
I would like to thank, most
sincerely, all those who kindly sent
cards and get well messages during
my spell in Yeovil hospital with a
broken hip.
I am now home and well on the
way to recovery enjoying the loving
attention of family and friends.
Thank you,
Thelma Fogden
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Complete Building works
Extensions Renovations & Alterations Plastering Property Maintenance
UPVC Windows - Fascia Boards and Soffits
Floor and Wall Tiling Quality workmanship Plumbing Personal Service
Prompt Response
Telephone L. Napier(01935) 87339007885 108125
THE COMPLETE SERVICE
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BARTON FARM, TRENT
01935 850848
FLOWERS FARM
TROUT LAKES
HILFIELD(NEXT TO ST. FRANCIS FRIARY)
Telephone & fax 01300 341351
www.flowersfarmlakes.co.uk
Email [email protected]
For good fishing in
beautiful surroundings
OPEN ALL YEAR
5.30 a.m. Till DUSK
Subject to weather conditions
A range of exclusive
carpets with a personal
and competitive
home service
ALSO
CERAMIC FLOORING
CARPET CLEANING
VERTICAL, VENETIAN
AND ROLLER BLINDS
MICHAEL STURMEY
- CARPETS-Yetminster 01935 872036
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CHIMNEY SWEEP Experienced, Approved
Established 10 Years
All types of fires and appliances
cleaned with brush and vacuum
Full insurance valid certificate
issued with every visit
Tel: 01460 52951 www.guildofmaster
chimneysweeps.co.uk
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THE KINGS ARMS Thornford 872294We now have planning permission for our new extended restaurant, watch this space!
Come and have a lovely meal and relaxing drink with us, a warm welcome awaits.
Upcoming events:
27 June Treacle Eater Clog Dancers start at 9pm
with a knees up in the bar afterwards.
Sat 2 July Mexican Evening, 3 course meal & coffee only £20.
..book now to secure your place.
Sun 17 July Family Treasure Hunt around Thornford. Starting from
3pm, prize for winning group, ice creams & cakes in the pub afterwards.
Please do join us!Just give us a ring or email: [email protected] & we’ll send you a leaflet.
The Chetnole Inn, Chetnole
Winners of Best Dining Pub at the 2010 Taste of
Dorset Awards, The Chetnole Inn sits opposite
the parish church in the delightful village of
Chetnole. There’s a snug bar with wood-burning
stove; a flag stoned, hop-hung lounge bar, a
bright airy restaurant, and a beautiful garden.
The menu is imaginative & seasonal. The
Chetnole Inn prides itself on offering fantastic
local food in a rustic inn environment. It also
has three beautiful guest rooms for those
wanting to combine eating and sleeping. Dinner,
bed & breakfast offers run throughout the year.
Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset, DT9 6NU
Tel: 01935 872337.
Email: enquiries@thechetnoleinn. co.uk.
www.thechetnoleinn.co.uk.
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Out & About- fun for all the family
THE CHETNOLE INNTHE CHETNOLE INNTHE CHETNOLE INNTHE CHETNOLE INNEVENTS
GREEK NIGHTGREEK NIGHTGREEK NIGHTGREEK NIGHTThursday 14 July
A night of Greek food
with plate smashing !!
BOOKINGS ONLY
Wednesday 27July
MORRIS MORRIS MORRIS MORRIS DANCERSDANCERSDANCERSDANCERS
Outside the front of the pub from 8.45pm
9 July 2011 9 July 2011 9 July 2011 9 July 2011 Starts at 1.15pm
Over 100 Stalls - new fun dog show
Music: Music: Music: Music: Durnovaria Silver Band, Wessex
Highlanders & Pipes and Drums
Traditional Dancing:Traditional Dancing:Traditional Dancing:Traditional Dancing:
Yetminster Irish Dancers & No mean feet
Children’s EntertainmentChildren’s EntertainmentChildren’s EntertainmentChildren’s EntertainmentAll proceeds support local groups & charities
CHETNOLE
ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW& FETE
Saturday 6 August from 2pm
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Beer Hacket
TraditionalVillage Fete
SATURDAY 30 JUL
FROM 2 – 5PM
FUN FOR ALL AGES
KIDS GAMES AND
BOUNCY CASTLE
CREAM TEAS AND
LOCAL BAND
VINTAGE CARS
TUG OF WAR COMPETITION
DOG VETTING AND
ACTIVITIES FOR YOUR
FAVOURITE POOCH
STALLS TO INCLUDE:
PLANTS, BOOKS, CAKES AND BRIC
A BRAC
FREE ENTRY
Kindly sponsored by
Brotherwood Automobility
LEIGH VILLAGE FOOD FESTIVAL & CLASSIC
CAR/MOTORBIKE DISPLAY
Leigh Village Hall Saturday 16 July10am - 4.00pm
Best Food and Drink From local producers
interesting cars & motorbikes
BBQ - Refreshments Entertainment -
Children’s activitiesCookery demonstrationsMusical entertainment
Adults £2 Children under 15 FREE
SHERBORNE ABBEY
QQQQUIETUIETUIETUIET G G G GARDENARDENARDENARDEN AT BEMBURY
FARM, THORNFORD
Wednesday, 6 July 2011 10.00 for 10.30a.m.
– 4.00 p.m.COME to a
QUIET DAY IN THE GARDEN
led by The Reverend Canon Eric Woods
Vicar of Sherborne, Rector of Lillington & Longburton
Please bring a picnic lunch , bible & notebook
Tea, coffee & soft drinks will be available
Places may be booked, and directions to the garden obtained, at Sherborne Abbey Parish Office
(01935 812452) during office hoursafter 1st June 2011
CHETNOLE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW & FETE
Saturday 6 August2.00pm
More info p10
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Events on our local Butterfly Reserves June/July 2011
THE GREAT MELBURY BUBBTHE GREAT MELBURY BUBBTHE GREAT MELBURY BUBBTHE GREAT MELBURY BUBB
PUDDING COMPETITIONPUDDING COMPETITIONPUDDING COMPETITIONPUDDING COMPETITIONYou are invited to invent a pudding to be called
The Melbury BubbJudging by Mat Follas (Master Chef Judging by Mat Follas (Master Chef Judging by Mat Follas (Master Chef Judging by Mat Follas (Master Chef winner) 3.30pm Saturday 23 July winner) 3.30pm Saturday 23 July winner) 3.30pm Saturday 23 July winner) 3.30pm Saturday 23 July
Heneford MillHeneford MillHeneford MillHeneford Mill
Teas * Raffle * Champagne and Elderflower BarFirst prize is lunch for two at The Wild Garlic restaurant
where the winning pudding will be featured.
To Raise Money for
St Mary the Virgin, Melbury Bubb. For more info.
contact: Anna Kinnaird on 01935872297 or see p9
Sheep Racing 3.00pm 29 August Hermitage
Village Green
Races
Gun dogs Dog agility Dog show
BBQ
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JULY
Sun 3 Chetnole Cricket Club v.
Martinstown
2.30pm Chetnole Playing Field
Mon 4 Chetnole & Leigh Garden
Club supper
7.30pm Garden of Rimpton Cottage,
Chetnole
Wed 6 Sherborne Abbey Quiet
Day[BYO picnic+Bible]
10.00am to
4.00pm
Bembury Farm, Thornford
Fri 8 Yetminster Fair Quiz
Night
7.00pm
Sat 9 Yetminster Fair 1.15pm to ? Yetminster Village
Thur 14 Greek Night from 7.00pm Chetnole Inn
Fri 15 Yetminster History Soc.
Coffee Morning
10.30am to
noon
Cross Farm House, Church
Street, Yetminster
Sat 16 Leigh Village Food
Festival & Classic
Vehicles Display
10.00am to
4.00pm
Leigh Village Hall
Sun 17 Garden Open Day 2.00 to 5.00pm Frankham Farm, Ryme Intr.
Tue 19 WVWG Planning Meeting 7.30pm Bower Court
Sat 23 Great Melbury Bubb
Pudding Competition &
Tea Party
3.30pm Heneford Mill, Chetnole
Sun 24 Chetnole Cricket Club v.
Ilchester
2.00pm Chetnole Playing Field
Wed 27 Morris Dancers 8.45pm Chetnole Inn
Sat 30 Leigh Village Hog Roast 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
AUGUST
Tue 2 Children's Boules
tournament10.00am Chetnole Playing Field boules
piste
Wed 3 Batcombe coffee morning 11.00am Marion Jeffries' home
Sat 6 Chetnole Flower Show & gates open
Fete 2.00pmField adjacent to Chetnole
Village Hall
Sun 7 Pimms & Nibbles
Fundraiser for St Mary's
Church
7.30pm [follows
6.30pm service]
Church Farm lawn, Melbury
Bubb
Sun 7 Chetnole Inn Outdoor
Gokarting
Sat 13 Leigh Flower Show 2.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Sun 14 Barbecue & Jazz in the
Gardenfrom 3.30pm Chetnole Inn
July - November 2011 Diary
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Sat 20 Yetminster & Ryme
Garden, A&C Society
Summer Show
TBA St. Andrew's Hall, Yetminster
Senior Citizens' gentle
Dorset walk & supper
5pm & 7pm Bound Lane Farm, Leigh
Sun 21 Chetnole Cricket Club v.
Thornford
2.00pm Chetnole Playing Field
Mon 29 Sheep Racing 3.00pm Hermitage Village Green
SEPTEMBERSun 4 Inter-Village Croquet 3.00pm Yetminster Playing Field
Tue 6 H&HWI illustrated talk
"Dorchester & The Great
War 1914-'18".
7.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
Wed 7 Batcombe Coffee
Morning
11.00am Church Farmhouse, Batcombe
Sun 11 Picture Treasure Hunt 2.00pm Chetnole Village Hall
Mon 12 Moviola/Leigh Film TBA 7.00 for 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Thur 15 Moviola/Yetminster Film `7.30pm St.Andrew's Hall, Yetminster
Fri 16 Inter-Village Golf 22.00pm Folke Golf Club
Sat 17 Inter-Village Rounders 5.30pm Chetnole Playing Field
Inter-Village Boules 5.30pm Chetnole Playing Field
Tue 20 H&H Village Hall AGM 7.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
OCTOBER
Sat 1 Inter-Village SM Bowls 2.00pm Leigh Village Hall
Sat 8 Bingo 7.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
Sat 15 Autumn Jazz Café 7.30pm Chetnole Village Hall
Sun 16 Garden Open Day 2.00 to 5.00pm Frankham Farm, Ryme Intr.
Thur 20 Moviola/Yetminster Film 7.30pm St.Andrew's Hall, Yetminster
Fri 21 Inter-Village Quiz 7.00pm Chetnole Village Hall
NOVEMBER
Tue 1 St Margaret's Hospice
Lunch [BYO wine]
12.30pm Manor House Farm, Yetminster
Sun 6 Sunday "Soup Lunch
plus"
12.00pm Hermitage Village Hall
Mon 14 Moviola/Leigh Film TBA 7.00 for 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Thur 17 Moviola/Yetminster Film 7.30pm St.Andrew's Hall, Yetminster
Fri 18 Quiz for St.Mary's - with
Fish n' Chips
7.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
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Regular Meetings….Mon - Fri Wriggle Valley Pre-Sch 8.30am - 3.00pm St Andrew's P School
Every Mon Leigh Short Mat Bowls 2.00 -5.00pm Leigh Village Hall
Ist Yetminster Guides 6.45 - 8.30pm Trim Rm, Church Hall
Yetminster Table Tennis Club 7.30pm Scout Hut, Yetminster
Yetminster Bell Ringers 7.30pm-10.00pm St Andrew's Church
Every Tue Topsy Turvy Toddlers 9.30 - 11.30am St Andrew's School
Beavers (in term) 5.45 - 6.45pm Scout Hut Yetminster
Scouts (in term) 7 - 8.30pm wint Scout Hut Yetminster
7 - 9.00pm sum Scout Hut Yetminster
Beginners Pilates 1.30 and 2.35pm Chetnole Village Hall
Chetnole Art Group[starts Sept] 10.00 - 1.00pm Chetnole Village Hall
Every Wed Dollywood Dance Class 2.00pm St And's Hall, Y'minster
Outreach Post Office Services 9.30am -12.30pm Chetnole Village Hall
Drop in Coffee Morning 10.00 - 12 noon Chetnole Village Hall
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls 7.00 - 10.00pm St Andrew's Hall
Wednesday Club (in term) 3.15 pm-4.05pm St Andrew's P School
Morning Yoga Class 10.30 - 11.30am Leigh Village Hall
Junior WV Players (in term) 6.30 - 7.45pm Scout Hut Yetminster
Chetnole Chuckers Boules 5.00pm ChetnolePlaying Field
Every Thu Leigh Short Mat Bowls 7.00 - 10.00pm Leigh Village Hall
Yetminster Short Mat Bowls 2.00 - 5.00pm St Andrew's Hall
Leigh Brownies (in term) 5.30 - 6.55pm Leigh Village Hall
Yetminster Cubs 6.45 - 8.15pm Scout Hut, Yetminster
Bridge Club 7.00 - 10.00pm Dairy House, Ryme
The Eye Bus 1.00 - 4.00pm Scout Hut, Yetminster
Advanced Pilates 10.15am Chetnole Village Hall
Every Fri Table Tennis 9.30 - 12.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Every Sat Irish Dancers 10.15am Church Hall, Yetminster
Every Sun Chetnole Chuckers Boules 5.00pm Chetnole Playing Field
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) 7.00pm Church Hall, Yetminster
Hermitage and Hilfield WI 7.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
2nd Tues Tuesday Club (senior citizens) 2.30 - 5.00pm Leigh Village Hall
Yetminster & Ryme Garden Soc. 7.30pm St.Andrew's Hall
Senior Winter Lunch Outings 7.30pm Sue Footner 873610
(not July/Aug) Halstock & Distr. British Legion Rest & Welcome Pub
3rd Tues WV Women's Group 7.30pm Gable Court, unless
Wriggle Valley Lunch Club 12.15 - 3.00pm Leigh Village Hall
Leigh Parish Council - alt mnths 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
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…Events & Activities
August/September is a double
issue - articles etc to us by 14
July please
REMEMBER
N
Last Tues Leigh Women's Iinstitute 7.30 - 11.00pm Leigh Village Hall
1st Wed Yetminster Senior Citizens 3.00pm The Meadens
Coffee Beans Coffee Morning 10.00 - 12 noon Church Hall, Yetminster
2nd Wed Yetminster Historical Society 2.30pm Church Hall, Yetminster
Police Support Unit 2.00 - 3.00pm The Cross, Leigh
2nd/4th Wed High Stoy Bible Study 7.30pm Venue contact 872342
3rd Wed District Council Ward Surgery 11.00 - 12 noon Jolin Gallery, Yetminster
Police Community Support By Church, Yetminster
Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library 11.15am Church Lane, Hermitage
11.50am Shearstones, Yetminster
2.00pm Stonyacres, Yetminster
Bridport Mobile Libray 11.40pm Carpenters' Arms, Leigh
12.20pm The Church, Chetnole
12.40pm Lamb Plot, Chetnole
Whist Drive 8.00pm Chetnole Village Hall
Wed - Sat Friary Shop 2.30 - 4.30pm The Friary, Hilfield
Alt Thurs Hermitage and Hilfield YFC 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
2nd Th/alt mth Chetnole & Stockwood PC 8.00pm Chetnole Villlage Hall
Last Thurs Yetminster Fair Association 8.00pm White Hart
2nd/3rd Sat YPFPC Wastepaper Collection 12noon Yetminster Playing Fields
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General NewsReader Survey Results
1.e The overall reader’s opinion of
the magazine was as follows;
Excellent Very Good Good Fair
45% 40% 13% 2%
Comment: overall satisfied but
room for improvement.
2. What people most like about the
magazine was the high content of
local news and events.
Comment: no plan to change this.
3. What people least like about the
magazine is as follows;
Advertisements should be separate
from the village news pages.
It appears to some that the
magazine is overcrowded coupled
with too many advertisements.
Occasional minor mistakes.
Comment: There is a fine line to
balance with regard to
advertisements (which pay for the
production of the magazine and thus
keep the magazine FREE to you) and
articles. The committee are very
conscious of this issue and we strive
to keep the number of
advertisements to a minimum to
cover costs.
The change of Editor and Printer
occurred at the same time, and both
are taking a little time to settle in,
both do a tremendous job, but it was
inevitable that the Editorial
appearance of the magazine would
be different. We all strive to
eliminate errors, however,
sometimes we do fail, please accept
our apologies it is not intentional.
4. The majority of readers did not
support the inclusion of a children’s
section, but wholeheartedly
supported a competition, health and
cookery section.
Comment: We will revisit the
children’s section at a later date.
The Editor will try to include, on a monthly basis, either a competition,
health or cookery article.
5. The geographical coverage for
the magazine was thought to be
correct.
Comment: no change.
6. The response to holding previous
copies and information on a website
was supported.
Comment: the committee is forging
ahead with this issue, however, we
need to be careful with the Data
Protection Act and there is much
work to still be undertaken.
7. Overall: It was good to see that
everybody wanted the magazine to
continue. All the comments
contained in the reader survey
responses will be considered and
where applicable acted upon.
Thank you for taking the time to
respond.
Graham Plaice
Chairman
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Over 100 people came
to the 40th birthday of
the Wriggle Valley Pre-
School which was a
celebration of laughter
and catching up with old
friends. Many ex-staff
attended who had passed
through the school over
the years. There were
photos from the old
albums to peer at and
faces to remember. Mrs.
Pat Smith who founded
the Pre-school in
February 1971 came and
was happy to reminisce
over her memories.
The well known
children’s author
Babette Cole, opened the
event and handed out
prizes. Alice Procter and
Taylor Hendy won the
“name the fish”
competition for
“Wriggles”. Babette
entertained not only the
children but also many of
the adults with her
wonderful rendition of
one of her books, Dr.
Dog, which was much
appreciated by all. Even
the Headteacher, Paul
Miller, admitted that he
was a lifelong fan and
could be seen listening
with rapt attention in
the audience!
Over £450 was
raised on the night and
many thanks to so many
of the wonderful local
businesses in and around
Sherborne for their
support.
Rosie Cunningham, School Governor
Photos bt Anna Taylor
Wriggle Valley Pre-School 40th Birthday Celebration - A Great Success!
Babette Cole with Sophie…
…entertaining her audience
Preschool staff, past & present
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Are you a Dorset writer or photographer, or do you have connections to the county?
Would you like to see your work published in a new anthology that
voices?DORSET VOICES is an
exciting new project, instigated by three Dorset writers (‘Poundbury
produce an inspirational and original collection of the best prose, poetry and photography that local people have to offer. The
brought together in a book to be published in Spring 2012 by local publisher Roving Press. The project is being supported by Creative Dorset and other local organisations.
Both new and established writers and photographers are invited to submit work. At least 50% of the writtenmaterial will have direct relevance or connection to Dorset in terms of setting or inspiration.
DORSET VOICES aims to demonstrate the literary and photographic talent that can be found in our county.So go on – be inspired, be creative, you could see yourself published!
If you don’t have something to contribute, but would like to support or promote this project, or promote yourself, your group or organisation, please contact Roving Press: Tel 01300 321531
Detailed submission guidelines can be found at www.poundburyvoices.blogspot.com.Detailed submission guidelines can be found at www.poundburyvoices.blogspot.com.Detailed submission guidelines can be found at www.poundburyvoices.blogspot.com.Detailed submission guidelines can be found at www.poundburyvoices.blogspot.com.The closing date for submissions is 30 July 2011.The closing date for submissions is 30 July 2011.The closing date for submissions is 30 July 2011.The closing date for submissions is 30 July 2011.
DORSET VOICES
Email: [email protected],
www.rovingpress.co.uk.
Once again Dorset did
very well in last year's Ride
+ Stride in aid of Dorset
Historic Churches Trust (and
Yetminster was in the top
ten in the County), which
aims to make grants of
£100,000 each year for the
repair of our lovely churches.
This year's sponsored event
will be on Saturday 10
September - ride or walk to
as many churches as you
can, have a great day out in
our beautiful countryside,
usually on a lovely day, and,
what's more, split the
sponsorship money
between the Trust and your
own church. Ride + Stride is
our main fund-raiser so
please make another big
and thoroughly enjoyable
effort. Watch the national
press for news of the day
countrywide and collect
your sponsorship form from
your parish organiser any
time from the beginning of
August. In Leigh it's David
Reason on 873726 and in
Yetminster it's Patrick Moule
on 872447. For the other
villages ring Patrick and he
will give you particulars of
your parish organiser.
Patrick Moule
Ride + Stride for Dorset Historic Churches Trust
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Thank YouSome of you may be
surprised to learn that there are almost 70 volunteers in the Wriggle Valley catchment area, who deliver about 1260 copies of every issue of the WVM by hand, to your letterbox. Many of these unsung heroes have done so for years.
The management committee felt it was time to recognise their efforts and to say "Thank You" on your behalf. So on May 20th, all the volunteers and their respective partners were invited to a WVM Hog Roast at Leigh Village Hall. About 88 attended and were given a welcome by our Chairman, Graham Plaice, accompanied by
a rolling presentation on the big screen prepared by Editor Bella. This was topped off by delicious
food provided and cooked by Hamish Pork of Netherton Farm. Guests could browse through the very earliest magazine issues on display, as they met
their counterparts from all the other villages, some for the very first time. All were amazed
to realise that so many people give up their time to ensure you receive your copy of the WVM, come rain or come shine. Long may it last!
Gordon Ratcliffe
Our beautiful Wriggle Valley
Our Wriggle Valley community
Melbury Bubb
Batcombe
Leigh
Hermitage
Hilfield
Stockwood
Chetnole
Ryme IntrinsecaYetminster
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www.rbgstonemason.co.uk
Paul Fairhurst
Carpentry and Building
Call now for a quote
Tel:07894 822392 / 01935 872897
Roofing/ loft conversion specialist
Doors and studwork
Garden works/Fencing
All aspects covered
Property maintenance
No job too small
Some dates for your diary:Saturday 16 July: 5th Leigh Food Fair and Classic Car Show
Saturday 13 August: 75th Leigh Flower Show
LEIGH VILLAGE HALLAccredited to Hallmark 1. Kitchen 5 stars. Parking for 72 cars. Covered patio.
Book Main Hall or Committee Room:Available dates: Paul Orchard 01963 210619 or [email protected]
Pricing, firm bookings: Duncan Moore 01963 210154 or [email protected]
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Regular weekly classes · Interesting one-day workshopsStudio and Seminar Room for hire
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Extensions & RenovationsListed Buildings
Traditional RepairTimber Framing
Carpentry&Joinery
Contact Neil Sellick on07769 730379 / 01935 83633
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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 07403 025881 Stu Wilson on 07825 660781
For Adult and Junior Membership info contact Meg Crothers on 0845 456 3591Or log on to www.sherbornetennis.com
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A new space for creativity has
emerged in the Dorset countryside. The
Studio at White Hart is reviving a method
of drawing study that was developed
over 600 years ago. This method of
teaching follows the Atelier approach
which Rembrandt and several other
masters studied. This classical approach
teaches students how to visualize and
render the subjects of their drawings
accurately: to draw realistically, the artist
becomes an illusionist by making an
object drawn on a two-dimensional
surface appear three-dimensional.
The instructor, Katy Cox, was trained
at the Lafayette Atelier located in
Lafayette, Indiana, USA under James
Werner who was classically trained in
Florence, Italy. Katy earned a degree in
Art Education from Purdue University,
one of America’s great universities. “I
have really enjoyed watching the
students grow and become bolder behind
their easels. The sessions fly by with such
a keen group. Everyone is working on
their own projects at their own pace. I
think that is one of the most appealing
aspects.”
Student sessions started in December
of 2010 have been growing steadily.
Young to old, experienced to beginners
have all embraced and benefited from
the instruction. The class is more than
just a programme, it not only instils
confidence in the students’ ability to
draw; it also broadens their awareness of
the beauty around them every day. One
student professed, “I am now planning
my life to make time to draw.”
With the hectic lifestyles of today, The
Studio, which is set with a stunning
countryside backdrop, offers a relaxing
and inspirational space with class times
to suit .
Anyone interested in starting drawing
or further refining their skills should visit
during the open evening on Monday,
11 July from 5 – 9 pm. There will be an
opportunity to meet current students
and view their work. Katy will be
available to answer questions and give a
brief overview of the programmes.
Refreshments will be available.
The Studio is located at White Hart
Lodge, Holnest near Sherborne Dorset
DT9 6HA. For additional assistance, Katy
can be reached on 07891 031 905.
Works.
thestudioatwhitehart.weebly.com
New Art Studio in Holnest Open Day
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Contact
Martyn Bond
Yard 01963 210010
Mobile 07866 563489
A. R. HILLIER Building & Property Maintenance
A touch of structural work or a new extension?We provide the works
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St Andrew’s is a good school’. Yes, we all know it, but it is still very pleasing to read it in our latest Ofsted report. We were inspected at the beginning of May by a thorough and professional team and emerged successful and invigorated to continue our excellent work. The report has been published and is available in full on our website.
Ofsted recognised that pupils’ welfare is at the heart of our caring approach. This ensures our children feel safe and happy and therefore are in the perfect place to get the most out of school life. We build our school to help our pupils’ become well-rounded young people who then develop their talents to the full.
Furthermore, the inspectors agreed that our curriculum is ‘very well organised and has been exceptionally well tailored’ so that our children and consistently motivated and engaged.
I was most pleased with the letter addressed to our children by the Ofsted team. ‘You work hard and make good progress’ they wrote
about our pupils. Also they ‘are friendly, polite and helpful’ with ‘an enthusiasm for learning’.
The diocesan inspection which followed soon after said that St Andrew’s school, through its distinctive Christian character, is outstanding at meeting the needs of all learners. It doesn’t get better than that!
School is only a school with children in it. Without our parents continued support in sending their children to St Andrew’s we wouldn’t exist.
Thank you to all of our parents for choosing and trusting St Andrew’s with your child’s care and education.
Check up on this and other stories by looking at our website
Paul Miller
Headteacher
St Andrew’s is a good school
newsnewsnewsnews AndAndAndAndNEWS FROM ST ANDREWS’S CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
Paul Miller with Nicola Berry and Ash Class celebrating our successful inspections
www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk/
PTA Summer Family Fun Day photo by Anna Taylor
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News from our ChurchesCelebrating the best with the Bishop of Sherborne, 31 July
There’s so much to
celebrate in the life
of our six parishes,
that we’ve decided to
bring them all together on
31 July for a day of
celebration. The Bishop of
Sherborne, Rt Rev. Dr
Graham Kings will be with
us to mark the day with
services at St. Andrew’s,
Yetminster, Leigh Village
Hall, and the Old Vicarage in
Leigh.
The Wriggle Valley plays
an important part in the life
of our Bishop. He writes:
“I come to the Wriggle
Valley once a month for a
quiet day at Hilfield Friary,
which I call the ‘lungs of the
diocese’ and have greatly
enjoyed walking to Batcombe’
It will not be his first visit
to us, last year he preached at
the Harvest festival in Ryme
Intrinseca. On this visit he is
looking forward to seeing
more of the life of the
Benefice with visits to
Yetminster and Leigh. Each
of our parishes will be bring
something of what they feel
they do best to the day,
whether that’s music, flower
arranging, children’s work,
hospitality, pastoral care, or
nature conservation, it will
find a place in the
programme!
The Bishop has made a
particular request to visit the
Old Vicarage where his
mentor and teacher at
Cambridge, Professor C.F.D
Moule spent the autumn
years of his life.
‘I know he was
wonderfully cared for and
much loved by the devoted
staff of the Old vicarage and
would like to visit this very
special place’
The Old Vicarage will be
holding a lunch party for the
Bishop followed by a ‘Songs
of Praise’ for the residents.
We would love as many
people as possible to join
with the Bishop in
celebrating all that is best in
the life of the Benefice. The
programme for the day will
begin with a celebration of
Holy Communion from the
Book of Common Prayer at
8.30 am in St. Andrew’s,
Yetminster followed by a
Parish breakfast in St.
Andrew’s hall.
At 11.00 am all the
parishes will gather at the
village Hall in Leigh
bringing with them
something to share of the
life of their parish.
At 12.30 pm the Old
Vicarage will be hosting a
reception for the Bishop
followed by ‘Songs of Praise’
in the gardens.
We look forward to this
day and pray with the Bishop
that “God will meet with us
all and renew us”
Rev. Simon Brignall
The Wriggle Valley
Benefice
01935 872237
From the RegistersFunerals Paul Haugaard Yeovil Crematorium
BaptismsMorgan Keith Robert Baker, Yetminster
If you wish to make
any enquiries regarding
baptisms, weddings and
funerals would you please,
in the first instance,
contact Lin Allen in the
Benefice Office at St
Andrew's Hall, Yetminster.
Lin will ensure the details
are passed to Rev Simon
Brignall.
www.wrigglevalleybenefice.org
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Yetminster Methodist Church
Recently, I have been looking through some old photographs and newspaper cuttings. Apart from having a good laugh about how we looked 40 – 50 years ago and the clothes we wore then, our main comment was, “How things have changed!”
When we seriously look back we can see some vast changes – in the world as a whole; in our country; our towns; our village and certainly in our families and ourselves. Unfortunately many of the changes are not for the better. Then we start to express our opinion about where and when things went wrong and more especially who are to blame. The various Governments through the years get most of the blame, followed by the Councils, whilst we, of course, are blameless.
We can see vast changes in our churches too, and naturally it’s always the vicars or the ministers who get the blame. However, we have to admit that change is inevitable and much of it is essential and beneficial if we are really doing what God has called us to do. We must not get stuck in a “time-warp” – we must accept that our churches are not intended to be spiritual museums housing the relics and methods of bygone years – no matter how good they were in their day. It is foolish to try and keep things as once we knew them and we must constantly be looking at new ways of spreading the gospel. In our denomination, I am sure if John Wesley was living here today, he would not be riding around on horseback, nor would he be preaching for two hours non stop. Even Jesus would find some modern form of transport to carry out his ministry.
We are relieved that even in a world where “Change and decay in all around I see” (as the hymn- writer puts it), many scriptural promises give us encouragement and confidence for the future, just two: “I am the Lord – I change not.” (Mal.3 v 6) and
“Jesus Christ, the same yesterday, today and forever.” (Heb13 v 8).“We praise Him for all that is past and trust Him
for all that’s to come”. (Joseph Hart). Cliff Harris.
The first
Tuesday of
every
month a
Toddlers
Service is
held in
St.Andrew’s Church at
10am for a Sing Song and
Story followed by Juice
and biscuits, coffee/tea
for Mums and Dads.
Everyone is welcome;
come along and see what
we get up to and have a
happy, fun time.
YETMINSTER
STREET FAIR
St Andrew's Church
produce stall will not be
in its usual situation this
year but will be moving
just a few metres along
the High Street at the
entrance to "Croft
Cottage" Penny Roblin's
home, where we will be
selling our homemade
cakes, pies, preserves
etc. as in previous
years. Please come
along and support us
and enjoy a cup of tea in
Penny's garden. Offers
of help, baking, making
or selling would be much
appreciated.
Many thanks,
Valerie Rowsell
Tel. 872594
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Information about your Church
Yetminster Methodist ChurchChapel Lane, Yetminster DT9 6LJ
Minister: Rev'd Sooncheol Choi
73 Granville Way, Sherborne, DT9 4AT
Telephone: 01935 815666
email: [email protected]
Worship co-ordinator:
Mrs Marilyn Harris (01935 864232)
Treasurer: Mr Cliff Harris, Broad View,
Forge Lane, East Chinnock, Yeovil,
BA22 9EG.
Secretary: Mrs Barbara Driver
(01935 873690)
Local Preachers (who serve throughout
the Sherborne & Yeovil District): Mr Cliff
Harris, Mrs Jo Jones, Mr Dennis Tackley
Services commence at 10.30am and are
followed by refreshments.
SERVICES & PREACHERS for
JULY10 10.30am Rev'd Roy Catchpole
24 6.30pm Taize United Service
Rev'd Linda Barriball
31 10.30am Holy Communion
Rev'd Choi
Wriggle Valley BeneficePriest in Charge: Rev’d Simon Brignall
The Rectory, Church St, Yetminster
tel: 07718 627674 or 01935 872 237
email: [email protected]
Office: St Andrew’s Hall,
Church Street, Yetminster
Tel: 01935 872600 (24 hr message service)
email: [email protected]
Note: Simon’s usual day off is Friday
Licensed Lay Minister:
John Strover 01935 872437
The Friary, HilfieldSundays: 8.30am Sung Eucharist
5.15pm Sung Evening Prayer
(Mondays Closed – Brother’s Free Day)
Weekdays: 12 noon Midday Prayer followed by
Eucharist
5.15pm Evening Prayer
These are sung on Saint’s Days
Roman Catholic ServicesRoman Catholic Church
The Sacred Heart & St. Aldhelm,
Westbury, Sherborne DT9 3EL
tel: (01935) 812021
Parish Priest:
Monsignor Canon Robert Draper V.G.
e-mail: [email protected]
website: sherbornecatholicchurch.org.uk
Mass times:
Saturday 6pm
Sunday 10.30am
Holy Days 10am and 6.30pm
Wednesday 10am Friday 10am
For other services and information,
please see the noticeboard, newsletter or
website.
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Leigh Weather Watch
PC users: previous weather reports and other news about Leigh can be found at
www.leighvillage.org.uk
May 2011
“I love spring anywhere,
but if I could choose I would
always greet it in a garden.” Ruth Stout
Winter was forgotten when
flowers and tree blossom appeared in
profusion - and so much earlier than
usual. This was a particularly
encouraging spring for gardeners - but
farmers might not agree.
Temperatures
May was a pleasant month, but
top temperatures generally fell short of
April’s. The warmest day was only 23.3
C (74 F) - 11% below normal - but there
were no frosts and the coldest night
only sank to 0.9 C/34 F, well above
2001-10’s usual -0.4 C (31 F). This meant
that the average temperature was 5%
higher than normal, at 12.7 C (55 F).
Rainfall
The 2011 drought continued
throughout May. There were 24 rain
free days instead of the usual 18 and
total rainfall was only 38 mm/1.5”. This
was 44% less than normal. Most of the
month’s rain fell on May 7, when we
recorded 25.4 mm (1”). Total 2011
rainfall by the end of May was 308 mm
(8.2”), or a ground-parching 40%
below average.
Sunshine
Despite
the longer
days, May
had 50
fewer hours
of sunshine
than April.
Even so, the
total of 144
was 8% up
on last May,
and the year to date total for 2011 is
now 19% above normal, making this the
third sunniest spring of the past ten years.
For the period January-May, there has
been measurable sunshine for 30% of the
total daylight hours, well up on the usual
average of only 25%.
Pressure and wind speeds
The barometric pressure in May
(1020 mb) was very close to the usual
level. This gave calm, settled weather.
Even the windiest day saw a peak
wind speed of only 29 mph, 19% below
the usual May maximum of 36 mph.
Unlike earlier months, when winds
often blew from unexpected
directions, they reverted to the South
or Southwest, but without the rainfall
that so often spoils holidays but helps
grass and crops to grow.
Philip Bryan
Summary: May 20 11
Temperatures (deg. C) Rain Sun Days without:
Av. Min. Max. Av. Min. Av. Max. mm hours Rain Sun
12.1 0.9 23.3 6.8 18.6 38 144 25 4
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The Green Oasis
…gone gardening…
A garden big or small evolves with your
lifestyle. Flicking through the latest
gardening magazines, low whitewashed
walls, tiled terraces and intermittent areas
of hardwood decking linked with
architectural planting seem to be trendy.
Where existing materials and architecture
allow then this style can be really very
striking and attractive. A keen sense of place
and a sympathetic approach is essential
though. June and July are wonderful months
in the garden and inspiration is running high
in the aftermath of Chelsea and leading up
to Hampton Court and the other big shows. I
wonder if you realise that most of the points
available for the show gardens are awarded
for the selection of plants!
In my garden, outside my kitchen door I
have a formal vegetable garden complete
with tomatoes, onions, lettuces, beans and a
good selection of culinary herbs. It pleases
me so very much to go outside and choose
fresh vegetables for the table and any
special dish I may be creating in the kitchen.
As it is just
outside the
back door my
hoe is always
at the ready
and weeds do
not stand a
chance!
In my sunny border I have planted
lavender en-masse with white roses.
Lavender Hidcote or Munsted are lovely
varieties to use. This planting arrangement is
traditional and given the dry spell which we
have been experiencing they look amazing.
Bearded irises rub shoulders with the last of
my oriental poppies and the fresh fragrant
blousy heads of paeonies need propping up
to avoid snapping. I have lost both my Cistus
and my Penstemon during the cold winter.
Cistus creticus is a particular favourite and
flowers profusely. Penstemons are good
plants and add so many different colours
over several months peaking in most cases
at the end of August. Perhaps I will replace
my lost treasures in the autumn but for the
time being I will fill my gaps with annuals.
Geraniums pink and blue flower endlessly as
does the smaller Geranium sanguineum dark
magenta and also white. White within an
arrangement really adds dynamics to any
border. The silvery grey foliage of Cynara
cardunculus (cardoon) sits majestically at the
back and is thrusting forth a huge purple
thistle head. Next to it Crambe cordifolia is
developing rapidly and will soon be a huge
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SPOTLIGHT on our communityThe Three Wandering Women of ChetnoleAt this time of year there is a lot to
see in the countryside; birds busy with
their young, lambs, calves and some
beautiful flowers. Also making an
appearance in our fields at this time of
year are the three wandering women
of Chetnole.
You may have spotted them about,
two are of average height (Eileen and
Julie) and the third (Tracey, me) is
much shorter. They tend to wear large
boots, carry rucksacks and use walking
sticks (although Eileen is always leaving
hers at the top of a hill and only
discovers this when we are at the
bottom!).
We can generally be spotted on a
Thursday evening but this can change
occasionally due to our children’s busy
social calendars or whatever aches
and pains have befallen us that
particular week, especially if we have
been Zumba dancing on the Monday
(another article I think!)
I’m not quite sure how it all started
but we have been walking every week
now for about four years and tend to
walk between 4 – 8 miles. Coming from
London I’m not sure I appreciated this
gentle passtime to start with and only
agreed to go along as I saw it as a
good opportunity for a chat.
Many a Thursday evening, when
putting on my boots I would have given
anything to swap them for a pair of
high heels, a row of shops and a Costa
coffee. But the thing I found most
unnerving when we started walking
was that I was occasionally requested
to stop talking as I might disturb the
deer grazing in the field, or not hear the
unusual bird call! It didn’t seem to
matter if I was right in the middle of the
most interesting of discussions!
With a lot of perseverance and
thanks to my two walking companions I
have come to appreciate the beautiful
area in which I live and all it has to offer.
Eileen,being a farmer’s daughter,
can point out all the different species
of birds we see; she is also able to tell
the difference between a fox’s den
and a badger set, just by the size of the
hole and how it is dug out, truly
amazing by my standards.
I have nicknamed my other walking
companion, Julie ‘Eveready’ as
thankfully she is always ready with an
ordnance survey map (I find the fact
that she can actually understand it
quite amazing) and just when we think
we are lost she puts us back on the
right path. She is the voice of reason
when in the middle of a field and being
chased by cows. She also carries
everything you might need while out
walking: plasters, phone, torch, thermal
blanket, whistle, cuddly toy, etc etc.
Eileen and Julie will update you in
later issues on some of the routes we
have taken and the interesting things
we have seen. I just hope Eileen
mentions the time she got stuck in the
hedge! Oh what fun we had…
Tracey Lindsay
Batcombe Down, one of our favourite walks
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Club NewsChetnole Cricket Club
T u e sd a y 14th J u n e
Wriggle Valley Playerswww.wrigglevalleyplayers.net
We are very proud to announce
our new panto to be performed at
Leigh Villlage Hall in January 2012.
Red Riding Hood by Norman
Robbins is a twist on the traditional
tale and has all the trappings of an
entertaining and family fun panto.
Norman mixes the traditional
elements of a panto with his own
“wacky style” to provide a script that
is “both hilarious and imaginative
with plenty of opportunities for cast
and crew to show their mettle”.
Kirsty Andrews has agreed to direct;
she, with James Gaylard, directed
the very successful panto,
Cinderella in 2007
We are having a read through on
Tuesday 7 July with the auditions the
following week Tuesday 12 July.
Join us for a great time whether
you are a budding thespian, an old
ham or would prefer to be behind
the scenes. In addition to the cast,
we need a large chorus, young and a
little bit older who will have
separate rehearsals. We also need a
strong production team. Rehearsals
will start in September.
So forget the normality a
and tedium of
everyday life and
step into the
realms of
fantasy.
WE NEED YOU …..The Cast
The Woodland Fairy
Lupus Rex, King of the Wolves
Boy Blue, a shepherd
Bo-Peep, a shepherdess
Sir Jasper de Vyle, Squire of Ferndale
Manor
Hustle and Bustle, his two henchmen
Belinda Merry, known as Red Riding
Hood
Prince Edwin of Entertainia
Bobby Shaftoe, his faithful servant
Grandma Malaria Merry, Belinda’s
grandmother
Chorus of Villagers
Dancers as Villagers, Cooks and Fairies
Children as Village Children and Little
Fairies
Bella Neate-Clegg
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Jim directing in the Curse of the Turtle’s Head
Wriggle Valley Women’s GroupOur speaker for May was Judith Green,
who along with her husband runs “Somerset
Lavender” in Faulkland near Bath. For years
they were diary farmers, but when diary
farming became unsustainable in the late
nineties it was clear they had to earn a living
some other way! After much thought a
member of the family said “How about
growing lavender”? Judith’s husband went
straight outside and ploughed up five acres,
so there was no going back!
It was a tremendous learning curve for
them of course and they sought professional
advice. It took five years of planning and
hard work before they could open to the
public. They now grow up to twenty
varieties of lavender. The groups they
specialise in are Early English, French, or
Stolchas and hybrids. They are open to the
public between May and September.
Judith then told us about the best
conditions for growing and the correct way
to prune etc. She brought with her some
lavender plants for sale and samples of the
lavender products e.g. Pot-pourrie, lavender
sachets, hand cream and pure essential oils,
which she distils on the farm drop by drop!
It was a fascinating talk and one has to
admire people who turn their lives around
successfully after difficult times.
There will be a WVWG planning meeting
on 19 July at Bower Court at 7.30p.m.
Barbara Fellows
The Wriggle Valley Mothers’ Union
The Mothers Union was very sorry to
have to cancel their Table Top Sale in
Leigh Village Hall on Saturday 11 June
due to lack of support. We aim to have
a Jumble Sale on Saturday 1 October in
Leigh Village Hall to raise money for the
Salisbury Women’s Refuge – so do look
out for details nearer the time.
If you would like to join us in The Wave
of Prayer at Hermitage Church on
Tuesday 26 July from 5.30pm-6pm you
will be very welcome.
Anne Reason
Yetminster History Society
COFFEE MORNINGFriday, 15 July
10.30am - 12.30pm Cross Farm House, Church StreetEntrance £1
to include coffee, biscuits and free entrance draw ticket.
Bring and Buy stall, cake stall, grand draw.
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Yetminster and Ryme Garden,
Art and Craft SocietyI think I have just been to heaven and
back! On 14 June, 34 members of the
Yetminster and Ryme Garden Society visited
the glorious RHS gardens of Rosemoor, in
Devon. The original eight acre garden was
donated to the RHS by Lady Anne Berry in
1988 together with a further 32 acres of
pastureland. The area that is now set out as
the formal gardens was planted up as
recently as 1990 but with their usual
nurturing hand, the RHS has created a jewel
that implies something much more mature.
Every individual area is meticulously and
thoughtfully planted, providing a feast of
inspiration no matter what size of garden we
each have. The sheer delight of wandering
through the seven formal gardens, then on to
the wild flower meadows, to the lake and
then through to the original gardens which
surround Lady Anne Berry’s house with their
magnolias, flowering cornus and huge,
beautiful, very old trees, provided a full day
of perfect delight and tranquillity and for me,
every bit as restorative as a weekend away.
It helped that it was the perfect June day.
The sun shone and everything looked lush,
fresh and green. We couldn’t have had a
better day.
So glorious and skilful is the planting that
it made me want to rush home and dig
everything up and start again, recreating a
mini Rosemoor outside my back door. I want
to plant three Betula in the middle of the
lawn just like they have and I want my
borders to have that same flamboyant
brilliance and my lawn to curve in that
enticing way and to look like a velvet carpet.
Then I console myself by realising they have a
team of dedicated helpers working full time
for our enjoyment, so it’s easy for them and I
doubt I will ever achieve such perfection. I
think visiting Rosemoor is the next best thing!
The July meeting will be a drinks party
and summer picnic and details will be
circulated to members shortly.
Schedules and application forms for the
Summer Show on 20 August are now
available in the Oak House Stores and Jolin
Gallery. Please note the closing date for all
entries is Friday 12 August.
Pandy Brown
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Crafts Painting and Drawing
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St Andrew’s Hall
Yetminster Sports Club Future Events
Yetminster Fair WeekendFriday 8 July 8.30pm
Sherbavarian Stompers‘a German Beer Band’
A great fun evening for all!Donations to the Sherborne Town
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Sunday 10 JulyBBQ*Bar Open from 12noon
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The 2010 cricket season turned out
to be one of the best seasons ever for
the Chetnole Cricket Club. The club had
a very successful season playing in the
Readers Mid Wessex Cricket League
Division One. Blessed with some very
good young players the results were
much better than we would have hoped
for, at the beginning of the season.
The Club has seen many changes
over the years and that trend we can
expect to continue.
There have been many players and
numerous changes in the clubs fortune in
its history. It is also hoped that quite
soon we shall be able to carry-out the
planned modest improvements to the
pavilion adding again to the special
character of the Village Cricket.
Sunday 29 May 2011
Chetnole made a very shaky start to
their friendly home match with Cerne
Abbas losing early wickets quickly when
batting first. However Stan Kemp made
a very nice 49 to rescue the situation.
Also two new local players playing
for Chetnole for the first time made a
major contribution, Dave Horton scoring
18 and Phil Pritchard 15. Ed Clark made a
good 21 and Chetnole ended the innings
130 all out.
T Best for Cerne Abbas finished
with bowling figures of 5-25. Cerne
Abbas did eventually prove a little too
strong for Chetnole winning by 2 wkts.
Luke Wills had a good bowling spell 3-27
for Chetnole - an enjoyable match.
Chetnole Cricket Club
Chetnole Chuckers Boules ClubThe Club is currently arranging its
annual internal Club Championships.
These will be simple knock-out
competitions in the following
categories:
Ladies' Singles
Men's Singles
Mixed Pairs
The planning of
friendly matches
against local teams
is also now under
way. Club
members will be notified by email of
these forthcoming events.
A Juniors’ Day is to be held again
this year on Tuesday 2 August,
starting at 10:00 am. This is an ideal
opportunity for the younger
members of our community to try
the sport and have a friendly game
or two amongst themselves. Club
committee members will be
organising the event and refereeing
the games. There will be modest
prizes for the winners. The number
of pistes to be used and the
composition of the teams will be
decided on the day, depending on
the number and ages of those
playing. In previous years this has
been a very enjoyable and fun
occasion. For further details, or to
register an interest, please contact
Gordon Ratcliffe, on 01935 872996.
Ian Wood
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Hermitage & HilfieldAt our June meeting, our speaker was
June White, who came to tell us about the
Homestart Charity.
This is an organization which supports
parents, peopled by volunteers, to enable
them to give their children the best
possible start in life. Princess Alexandra is
their patron.
Families can be referred by various
agencies, including doctors and social
workers, or can refer themselves.
There is a 10 week training, which June
has undergone, and we wish her well in
her future caring role.
Our next meeting is a visit to
‘Honeybuns’ on 5 July.
Christine Dickerson
LeighAt our May meeting Rob Curtis came to
speak to us on ‘Smuggling in Dorset’ – he
had kindly stepped in at the last minute as
our booked speaker could not come. He
gave us an interesting history of smuggling
and said how the beaches in Dorset were
perfect for smuggling and at one time 70%
of the local population was involved in
some way or other. In 1690 the Revenue
Service was founded and although in 1702
the taxes on smuggling rose, this did not
seem to stop it happening! By 1825 the
Customs service was better organized and
in 1831 the Government authorized the
Royal Navy and the Coastguard Service to
become involved and smuggling became
less lucrative. Rob’s second part of his talk
was on how a typical smuggling operation
worked – they were a determined bunch
and he told us some amusing stories.
Our meeting on 26 July is “Bed and
Breakfast – the other side”. Do join us; we
have had several new members join lately
which is great.
Anne Reason
Chetnole Art GroupNew members are invited to apply for classes starting in
September.We are an established private art group meeting Tuesday
mornings in the Village Hall with a resident tutor.
We can cater for students of all abilities from the complete beginner to the more advanced. We work in the media of our choice and there is the opportunity to do a lot of independent
work alongside the drawing and painting tutorials. Peter Lightfoot has been
our tutor for three years and does a lot of one to one work with students. We exhibit our work each year.
If you are interested and would like more information, please contact me. These classes are very popular so apply early!
Rosemary Burden
01935 872256
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Late May and June was an
extremely busy and enjoyable period
for garden club members. We took a
little trip – three days – touring some
of the leading gardens in Sussex and
Kent.
Sissinghurst,
Great Dixter,
Wakehurst
Place and
Chartwell all
experienced
the
penetrating
gaze and
questioning
mind of the
Chetnole &
Leigh Garden
Club
membership.
Our sincerest
thanks to
Ken and Shirley Madgwick for
arranging such a magical tour; their
fourth in as many years. They say it
will be their last ….. we’ll see!
The Club then celebrated its 25th
Anniversary on 6 June with an excellent
dinner in Leigh Village Hall. The meal
was followed by entertainment with
one of the quirky quizzes run by Ray
and Christine Dickerson who had just
arrived back from Paris. It was hugely
enjoyed by all those present. Then
ensued an adapted version of the TV
favourite, “Call my Bluff “with Blair
Sibun, John Tuke and your
correspondent testing the gullibility of
the audience via a series of outrageous
definitions of unfamiliar words – not all
linked to horticulture. The game was
chaired with admirable patience by a
very tolerant Janet Wood and the
evening ended with lots of smiles and
laughs. Can’t wait for the 50th!
June sees the local Open Gardens
event. Alternating with Chetnole every
year, Leigh stepped up this year, and,
with a record 11 garden loving owners
offering their charges to public view in
aid of the charity Headway (the
association for the brain injured),
great hopes
abounded of
raising a
healthy sum.
In fact, I
write this
sitting in my
garage
entrance,
trying to keep
dry and warm
to welcome
visitors to our
garden – one
of the eleven
open. Today
is 12 June !
The day when
dawn heralded a less than perfect day;
lowering dark rain-laden clouds driven
by a cold, gusty wind is producing
increasingly heavy rain. And
proceeding to worsen. Notwithstanding,
people have donned their wellies and
wet-suits to combat the elements and
are attempting to defy the weather
Gods! I suspect the Gods will win in
the end but it’s good to see the
Dunkirk spirit is still around. Sadly,
however, it’s likely the sum raised will
fall far short of that raised in Leigh two
years ago when it was well over £1000
Never mind: we must remember that it
is midsummer, so things are perfectly
normal.
The Club’s next event is the
Summer Garden Party. It will take
place on 4 July in a Chetnole
member’s garden. This is always a
great event; let’s hope the weather
gods are in better humour than today.
Tom Withycombe
Chetnole & Leigh Garden Club
Rose Garden, Sissinghurst
Pashley Manor Gardens
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Alweston, Holnest Holwell,
Leigh, Leweston, Lillington,
Longburton, and North
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Sherborne,
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