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The community magazine for Chickerell and Fleet. November 2019 – No 511
NOVEMBER DIARYMore details inside
1st : Tea Dance, Willowbed Hall, 2-4pm.
2nd: Coffee morning, Chickerell library, 10am-12noon.
5th: Chickerell Town Council planning meeting, 7pm.
7th : Chickerell Luncheon Club.8th: Baby Rhyme Time, Chickerell
library, 10.30am. 8th and 22nd: Bingo at
Charlestown Victory Hall, Open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm.13th: Chickerell Walkers Club Short Walk. Meet 2pm, Peto garden. Walk around village.
14th : Meet Dorset Police, Willowbed, 6-6.30pm.
****************************November 15th, 5pm: Deadline for all adverts, DEC/JAN double issue.
****************************16th : Village Café and table top sale, Willowbed Hall, 10am to 12.30pm. Spirit of Chickerell.
18th: Chickerell and Charlestown TG meets, 10.30am, Marshallsay Court. Talk on Greenhill Gardens.
19th: Dorset councillor surgery, Chickerell library, 10am-12noon.
****************************November 19th, 5 pm: Deadline for all editorial, DEC/JAN double issue.
****************************19th: Full council meeting,
Chickerell Town Council, 7pm.22nd: Chickerell Walkers Club Long Walk. Meet 10am at the Willowbed for walk into town. 23rd: Pre-Christmas Bazaar at
Willowbed Hall, 2-4.30pm for St Mary’s.
29th: Chickerell Utd FC Pre-Christmas Bingo at the Willowbed
Hall. Doors open 6.45pm, eyes down 7.30pm.
30th: Chickerell Methodist Church Christmas Coffee Morning, 10am. Cakes, bric-a-brac, stalls & raffle.
SUMMER MEMORIES: Flowers in the Peto Memorial Gardens (next to Chickerell Community Library) earlier this year.
INSIDE THIS MONTHNew films, what’s on at the cinema & Weymouth Pavilion
***More concerns over traffic and parking
- see town council news page***
Remembrance Day commemorations in Chickerell -Lamp Post Poppies return & traditional service in North Square *******************************************************
DON’T FORGET NEXT MONTH IS OUR BUMPER ISSUE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR
HOW TO CONTACT: Editor: John Dean, 4 Rashley Road, Chickerell (01305) 785895.Treasurer/Advertising Manager: Ian Gardner, Strawberry Cottage, 3 Butter Street, Moonfleet (01305) [email protected] : Please contact Ian if you wish to place an advert or renew an advert.Compiler: Caroline Tomlinson, 29 Fairfield, Chickerell (01305) 773502. [email protected] - please send all letters to the editor, articles and editorial to the compiler. No personal callers without prior arrangement please. If sending an email, please ensure you put ‘Contact Magazine’ the appropriate month in the subject heading or it will be regarded as ‘spam’. You need to include a telephone number for queries. Letters and editorial contributions, which may be edited, are welcome but anonymous letters will not be published.Note: the views and opinions expressed by the contributors in this magazine are not necessarily those of the editor, compiler or publisher. Every effort is made to ensure all information provided is correct at time of going to press.Closing date for articles: 5pm on the 19th of the preceding month. Closing date for adverts: (including amendments to current adverts) 5pm on the 15th of the preceding month. Note: Deadlines have to be strict to get Contact completed and to the printers on time.
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accurate. Note: Adverts will not be placed in Contact without prior payment.Please seek advice from the compiler about ad setting. Simple works best and a simple electronic version works far better than scanned copy. You can pick up printed copies of Contact at: Chickerell Post Office; Chickerell Library; Chickerell Pharmacy and hairdresser next door; Charlestown Post Office; Wessex Pharmacy; Fire station Radipole Lane; Alf’s Fish &Chips. You can also view us online in colour at the Chickerell Website every month (details below) – if you do not get your copy delivered at any time.
CHICKERELL WEBSITE – By James Bennett: You can log in at www.chickerell.com You need to register, which is a simple case of entering your name and email. You will then receive an email asking you to confirm your details. Once that is done you can post messages on the forum.
USEFUL INFORMATION - HEALTHCHICKERELL SURGERY. Tel: 01305 782226 (Wyke Regis Health Centre) CHICKERELL SURGERY OPEN: Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 12.30pm and 2pm to 5.30pm; Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm.LANEHOUSE SURGERY’S phone number is also 01305 782226. Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30am to 6.30pm. Tuesday 8.30am to 7.30pm.MEDICAL HELP AFTER DOCTORS SURGERY IS CLOSED: Emergency Care Service: Dial 111. This operates Monday to Friday 6.30pm to 8am, weekends and Bank Holidays. If critically ill call 999.DORSET COUNTY HOSPITAL AND WEYMOUTH COMMUNITY HOSPITAL INFORMATION: Accident and Emergency Department at Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester. All serious injuries should go here. Injuries less serious to WEYMOUTH URGENT TREATMENT CENTRE (UTC), next to Weymouth Community Hospital, Melcombe Avenue, 8am to 8pm seven days a week (x ray available). Can book appointments via 111 service or via GP practices. Remember, minor urgent issues to Weymouth, anything more serious to Dorchester.
Well done to Sylvia White and her daughter Elaine for their sponsored walk in memory of Nicky, which raised so much money for Cystic Fibrosis. With Remembrance Day coming up, many thanks to Pat Arthars for her sterling work raising money and putting up on Chickerell’s lamp posts the lovely poppies; they make such a lovely feature around the town. Once again the Remembrance Service in Chickerell will be a joint service between St Mary’s and Chickerell Methodist Church. Many people attended last year, including horses, marking the loss of many animals during the First World War. People do complain about not seeing the police in the village but they have been coming to the Willowbed once a month at a set time to discuss problems but have not had a huge response so far. Do go along to the November date (see front page diary for place & time) if you have any issues to talk to them about. Over the last 20 years many people have had children attend Ducklings Pre-school and have got to know Sue, who is now leaving. We send her our best wishes and good luck.And finally, it’s that time again; come on all you shepherds and angels, don’t forget your rehearsals for the Nativity Tableau at St Mary’s on December 22nd. See St Mary’s news for more details. John Dean
POPPY APPEAL & REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY IN CHICKERELL: From Pat Arthars, local Poppy Appeal Organiser: “Remembrance Sunday is on November 10th. Thanks to the support of our local businesses and community areas, poppies, lapel badges, bracelets etc are available from:- Turks Head, Lugger & Victoria Inns, Chickerell & Charlestown Post Offices, the library, pharmacy, hairdressers, St.Mary’s Church & the council offices. A big thank you to Spirit of Chickerell and all who supported the tombola at the Village Cafe on 19th October. Thanks also to all who donated to the Lamp Post Poppies providing a vivid Remembrance in Chickerell again this year. Your support for the work of the British Legion is very much appreciated.” (Editor’s note: See churches page for Remembrance Day service information & commemoration in North Square)*******************************************************************************************SPONSORED WALK SUCCESS: From Sylvia White: “A few months ago I put a plea for sponsorship in aid of Cystic Fibrosis in memory of our son Nicky White who died of this dreadful condition at the age of 15. I was to walk 100km along the Thames path from Putney Bridge to Henley on Thames over two days. Well, I did it! It was tough; physically I was not exhausted, but it was my feet that suffered, finishing with more tape and blister plasters than foot showing and huge swollen ankles. The best and most poignant moment during the walk was when a young lady of about 20 came up to me and asked ‘are you walking to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis?’ When I answered that I was, tears filled her eyes as she hugged me and said ‘Oh thank you, because you are walking, I can walk.’ I may have walked in memory of our son Nicky, but it was for the likes of that young lady.I wish to thank everyone that sponsored me or helped me in any way, from the wonderful words of encouragement to being chauffeur; Thank you Ian. But the biggest thanks goes to Elaine, who walked with me every step of the way. Thank you Elaine! With this fantastic support, I have managed to raise an amazing £1432.67. Thank you all.”*******************************************************************************************PLEASE HELP THE ANIMALS: For our friends and residents of Chickerell and Charlestown: Just a reminder we will be collecting again this year food, biscuits, toys and towels etc., for the rescued animals at Margaret Green Animal Rescue. We had a lovely response last year, very much appreciated. It can be a guinea pig up to even a horse that needs the Margaret Green charity. Also we can collect, no matter how small – it all mounts up. We will collect, or you can drop off, clothes and bric-a-brac too. We will put a reminder in next month’s Contact just to jog memories as we know it is a busy month for everyone. Thank you so much.
from Rosie, Yvonne and Jess the Dog. Tel: 781059.*******************************************************************************************STUDENTS HELP AT CHICKERELL VETS: Dave Cumber Vets recently welcomed several students to enable them to get an insight into various job roles in the Link Park, off Chickerell Link Road, site. The students had the chance to observe vet practice, handle pets under supervision and consultations while offering help with minor operations and after care of pets following operations. Malcolm Cumber, Practice Manager said: “We like to to support and encourage more young people to think of veterinary care as a career.” He added it was important to get the views of young people and make work experience as hands on as possible. A number of Dave Cumber’s current employees gained work experience at the practice, including Veterinary Surgeon Natasha Scotson.*******************************************************************************************ART WORKSHOP: An Encaustic workshop will be held at The Royal Manor Workshops, St George’s Centre, Portland, on November 2nd from 1-4pm. £10 for members and £15 for non members. Details: 01305 826820.*******************************************************************************************CHESIL BEACH CENTRE: Portland Beach Road, near Ferrybridge. Tel: 01305 206191. Website: www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/chesil-beach-centre Open 10am to 4pm during the winter. EVENTS: Wellies/suitable clothing advised for outdoor events. All children must be accompanied:1st November, 11am to 12.30pm: Stormy Strandline Detectives. Find out what has been washed up on Chesil Beach. Adults £4, children £3. No need to book.9th November – 8th December: My Wild Dorset – art exhibition. Free entry. Crafts, artwork, photography, illustration and natural art on show from 10am to 4pm daily. ******************************************************************************************OTHER EVENTS IN WEYMOUTH this NOVEMBER: Traditional Bonfire Night celebrations on Weymouth Beach, November 5th with fairground, Guy Fawkes competition and fireworks.******************************************************************************************CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG: Advance notice: All welcome to a festive get together in the Greenhill Gardens, The Esplanade, Weymouth, at 3pm on Sunday 8th December. Christmas songs and carols will be combined with a free festive drink and mince pie. A Friends of Greenhill Gardens event www.greenhill-gardens.co.uk
More news, events, Local Groups, Clubs and SocietiesSPIRIT OF CHICKERELL: The next Village Cafe and table top sale will take place at Willowbed Hall on Saturday 16th November from 10am to 12.30pm. The usual range of quality craft items and bric-à-brac will be on sale. A selection of home made cakes and hot savouries will be available from the cafe.Tickets for the Community Christmas Lunch on Sunday 15th December will be on sale at £8.50 each to include traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings followed by Christmas pudding, mince pies, tea/coffee and mints. To reserve a place please call Pam 01305 835805.*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL LUNCHEON CLUB: We meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Marquis of Granby on the Chickerell Road. Everyone is welcome, just give me a call and I will add you to our group. Our next meal is roast beef with vegetables served in a tureen, so you can have as large or small a portion as you would like. Roulade will be our sweet followed by tea or coffee. We are always looked after very well, for which we are very grateful. In December we are having our Christmas meal. Don’t forget your £2 gift, wrapped in Christmas paper, for our lucky dip. For any queries or cancellations please phone Ann on 783002 or Janet on 750232.*******************************************************************************************NEWS AND EVENTS FROM ST MARY’S: Having cancelled our September Seafront Stall due to the weather, we had to cancel the rearranged October date to the promised rain. We now have a large store of bric-a-brac and are having to ask our generous donors to take items to the charity shops. We hope to sell some at the Bazaar on Saturday 23rd November at Willowbed Hall from 2pm – 4.30pm. I will let you all know when we have space in storage for more. Recent paperback books will be welcome, as will items for the bazaar. We need raffle and tombola prizes (please leave items in the box in the church porch or ring Hilary on 772817 for collection) and cakes/biscuits for the cake stall. Due to recent new legislation, any donated cooked items will need to have a copy of the ingredients to accompany them. We apologise for this but allergic reactions to some ingredients seem to have become more prevalent. Entrance to the bazaar is free and will include Teddy Tombola, books, CDs and DVDs, children’s toys and books, Christmas items and gifts plus the Chickerell Primary Academy Singing Stars.Our Harvest Festival gifts from our Family Service in October were donated to The Lantern Centre on Ranelagh Road in Weymouth, who were very appreciative and sent everyone their thanks.Carols for Chickerell, Friday 6th December at 7pm, Willowbed Hall. All welcome with singers from Chickerell Primary Academy and seasonal refreshments.We shall be having a combined Carol Service and Nativity Tableau at St Mary’s on Sunday 22nd December at the earlier time of 5pm. If you know of any children and young people who would like to take part in the Tableau or do a reading, please contact Hilary and John on 772817 or email: [email protected] Previous participants will be contacted. There will be two rehearsals on the Sunday afternoons of the 15th and the 22nd. Costumes will be available at each one. Our Christingle Service is on Tuesday 10th December at 7pm, with Chickerell Primary Academy Singing Stars. Donations of small soft sweets and sultanas/raisins, for the Christingle making on Sunday 8th, would be very welcome, please leave them in the box in the porch (or at the back of the church). Thank you. Work on the church porch is due to take place in November, but access to the church will be available through the door on the west side of the church (path to the cemetery). We are still raising funds for the repairs to the roof. Donations welcome, contact the Treasurer, John Bennett on 772817 or email as above.*******************************************************************************************
COFFEE MORNING CLUB. Wednesday 10am – 12noon at Safewise (fire station in Radipole Lane):Everyone is welcome; we meet every week for lots of laughter and talking, so do come in and join us.As yet I do not know how much was raised on our second Macmillan coffee morning with the firemen.The Lions Christmas Show is on Tuesday 26th November this year. We have been asked to pay £2 per ticket. This is a great evening, very professionally presented and well worth seeing. For details please call Ann 783002. *******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL WALKERS CLUB from Brian: With all the rain we have had, all paths have muddy areas. Don’t worry, November walks are on hard ground. Come and enjoy!Short Walk - Wednesday 13th November, meet 2pm at Peto Memorial Garden, next to Chickerell Community Library. An interesting ‘wonky’ route around the streets of Chickerell with some surprising ‘cut throughs.’Long Walk - Friday 22nd November, meet 10am at the Willowbed. A hard surface walk with a sporty theme passing areas of football, golf, rugby, tennis, bowls and miniature golf, to end the walk on Weymouth seafront. The idea is to then catch the bus home, at your own convenience. Brian 770678*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL AND CHARLESTOWN TOWNSWOMEN’S GUILD: Meets at Marshallsay Court at 10.30am on Monday November 18th when Iain Campbell will present the History of Greenhill Gardens.
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MARSHALLSAY COURT SOCIAL CLUB: Bingo every Monday, except Bank Holidays, at 7pm. Bingo at Marshallsay Court on Wednesdays too - doors open 1pm, eyes down 1.30pm. ‘You are not going to win a fortune, but you might have a laugh’. *******************************************************************************************CRAFTY SEW & SEWS: This club is an opportunity to meet and share crafts, skills and ideas (knitting, sewing, card making, beading etc), in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We meet in the Chickerell Methodist Church Hall on alternate Fridays from 7-9.30pm; entrance is £1.50 (to include refreshments).November meetings: 1st, 15th & 29th. Bring something crafty and turn up on the night or contact: Sue 774895, Shirley 837080 or Mary 07800604145. New members always welcome!*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL LIBRARY, 51 East Street, Chickerell, Weymouth DT3 4DT. Tel: 760095. Opening hours: Monday - closed; Tuesday - 9.30-12.30; Wednesday - 9.30-12.30; Thursday – 2pm – 4.30pm; Friday - 2pm-4.30pm; Saturday - 9.30 - 12.30pm. Email - [email protected]: Digital champions: Need help assessing your device? We can help with laptops, tablets, phones and smartphones. The library now has three digital champions to help you. Two work within the library, one works in the community and the library. You can get help with accessing Universal Credit, making appointments with the doctor, prescriptions or even help with your ‘apps’. We have drop-ins on Tuesdays and Saturdays 10am -12noon, or call into the library to make an appointment. You can also ring 01305221048 and ask for an appointment at Chickerell.Baby Rhyme Time: Bring your baby along for some fun with nursery rhymes and stories met other parents on November 8th at 10.30am. Coffee morning: 2nd November 10am – 12noon. Come and meet friends.Theme of the Month: Craft. With Christmas fast approaching, why not make your own presents or tree decorations; there are plenty of books to help you, even cook books for you Christmas fare. Date for your Diary: Lighting of the community Christmas tree by the Mayor on December 5th at 5.30pm. Happy Reading!*******************************************************************************************
TEA DANCE at the Willowbed Hall on the first Friday of each month, 2-4pm. Entrance now only £3, to include refreshments and raffle. Please JOIN US to KEEP DANCING. *******************************************************************************************CHARLESTOWN VICTORY HALL, PUTTON LANE: AUGUST DIARY: Monday: 3.30- 6.30pm: Weymouth School of Ballet (Lisa 07703463974). Evening, 7.30 – 9pm: Line & Partner Dancing with Dixie Six (772668). Tuesday: 4-6pm Weymouth School of Ballet (Lisa 07703463974). Wednesday: 2-5pm Whist; 7.30-9.30pm: Line & Partner Dancing with Dixie Six (772668). Thursday: Evenings – Girl Guiding UK (Eleanor 07847763191). Friday: (fortnightly): Bingo – Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7pm. Please check for availability. Saturday: Dog Training with The Pet Experience (Sarah 07769705807). Check for availability.NEWS: from Marion: “Bingo dates 8th & 22nd November. The Christmas Bingo will be held on Friday 22nd December and likely to be busy - Joe will be selling Christmas raffle tickets from 22nd November onwards. It should be a good night, as always. Whist continues to be well supported but new players are always welcome, every Wednesday from 2pm. Those of you who pass through our grounds will have noticed that the goal posts have recently been painted, the handrails have been refurbished and the hedges have been cut back. We are also planning to re-paint the hall’s stage over 1st- 3rd November. Always something to do whether inside or out!Any queries please contact Joe Castleman on 01305 789125 or Marion Hardcastle on 01305 761744”.*******************************************************************************************
NEWS FROM WYKE REGIS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY: We are pleased to host the Quiz Night and Raffle for Hangers Heroes in the Trading Post, Rylands Lane, on Saturday 16th November from 6.30pm. Tickets at £5 each include a Harvest Supper, with tea or coffee (bring your own booze). Tables of four can be reserved. This event is open to non-members. Book in the Trading Post, which is open Weds 2 - 4pm or Sat 9.30am - 12.30pm. On Saturday 14th December, mince pies and savouries will be served and the Christmas Raffle drawn. The Trading Post will then close for winter, re-opening on 11th January. Donations for both these raffles would be much appreciated. Photographs for the 2020 calendar have been judged and the winning pictures chosen. Calendars are now on sale. It is not too late to sow spring veg and flowering bulbs - Tulips should go in now.*******************************************************************************************WEYMOUTH AND HOLZWICKEDE TWINNING SOCIETY’S next event is a talk by Philip Browne on ‘The Wreck of the Halsewell’, from 2pm on Wednesday 20th November in St Andrews Church Hall, Preston, Weymouth. Entrance £3.50 to include tea/coffee and cake. All welcome. For any queries please contact Chris on 01305 832694.
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Move it or Lose it with TinaA fun & friendly exercise class for older adultsImprove your ✔️ Balance & Confidence✔️Mobility & Flexibility✔️ Strength & IndependenceSeated, supporting or standing exerciseWeekly from Thursday 10th October 10.30-11.30Weymouth Community Fire Station, Radipole Lane1st session free then £4Contact email: [email protected]: 07578275190
CHICKERELL UTD FC – The Stalls, East Street.At our recent AGM Jim (Bill) Pitney was elected to the committee as our new secretary with his wife Nat acting as his personal P.A. A big thank you was expressed to Tony Elliott for all his sterling years as our retiring secretary; however, he has agreed to remain as the club’s treasurer. I am glad to report that, in his current post, he has managed to secure a football grant to assist in our training costs for the coming season – good work Tony!!
On the subject of club funds, it was disappointing to see a poor turn out for our recent race evening, despite a significant amount of advertising. All those present enjoyed a good evening that raised some much needed funds, thanks to Liam Coles for his role as MC and to Arron Murphy who acted as the projectionist. A special mention goes to Mickey Legg, who gave a virtuoso performance on his mouth organ to celebrate Nat’s birthday.On the football front, both teams have nine points after five league matches, with the first team currently in 4th
place and the Reserves holding a respectable 8th place. The Senior Cup tie against local rivals Portland Reserves ended in a close fought 3-2 defeat. Please note that all future fixtures will be 2pm Kick Offs, so make sure you get to The Stalls early to secure your place and get your half time refreshments from the Bigman. We are holding a pre-Christmas Bingo at the Willowbed Hall on Friday 29th November, doors open 6.45pm eyes down 7.30pm; so please get this date in your diaries and come along to support your local football team.
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MORE NEWS, GROUPS AND EVENTS
SOUTH DORSET CALEDONIAN SOCIETY: Holds weekly Ceilidh Dance Practices at Willowbed Hall on Monday evenings, 7.45 to 9.45pm. New members are always welcome. £2.50 per session to include tea/coffee. You do not need a partner. Learn easy Ceilidh and Scottish Country dances. The society also holds St Andrews Day Celebrations, Burns Night Dinner Dances, Ceilidhs and other events. More details: Website: www.southdorsetcaledonians.org or email the secretary at: [email protected] For Ceilidh dancing contact: Frank 01305 783325.*******************************************************************************************WEYMOUTH SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS: Social group – Wednesdays at St Edmund’s Church Hall. Email: [email protected] 265177 Beginners class - Thursdays at Southill Community Centre with RSCDS qualified teacher. Email: [email protected] 833660. Either evening £3. Start at 7.30pm. Wear casual clothes & soft flat shoes. Refreshment interval.*******************************************************************************************WEYMOUTH & DISTRICT PROBUS CLUB: This club offers social contact and companionship for retired men and meets regularly on the second Wednesday of each month at The Crown Hotel (by the lifting bridge in Weymouth). Meetings are informal with coffee followed by a talk. Members can stay on for a pub lunch. The club also has outings with visits to shows and concerts and dinners and lunches, which are shared with wives or partners. New members and guests are always welcome. If you would like to know more call Michael White on 01305 771822 who would be pleased to hear from you. *******************************************************************************************WDHS RETIREMENT FELLOWSHIP: The West Dorset Health Service Retirement Fellowship meets on Thursday 7th November at 2 pm in the Boys Brigade Hall, Sawmills Lane, Dorchester DT1 2RZ when Miranda Pender will give a talk entitled ‘Lifting the Lid’. The West Dorset Health Service Retirement Fellowship was set up over 30 years ago for retired employees of the Health Service and their partners living in Dorset and meet on the first Thursday of every month except August and December. New members welcome.*******************************************************************************************LIVE MUSIC EXTRA: Acoustic/Folk Sessions: Victoria Inn (Knights in the Bottom), 1st Friday of the month, every month, at 8pm. Pilgrim House, Hope Square, Weymouth, 1st Tuesday of the month, every month, at 8pm*.(*except December, starting at 7.30pm with dancing from Festus Derriman Morris Side outside, weather permitting) Wyke Smugglers, Portland Road, Tuesday 26th November, then 4th Tuesday of the month, every month in the New Year, at 8pm. Come and sing a song, play a tune, join in, or just sit back and enjoy the music.All styles of folk/acoustic music welcome. For further details contact Gill, ring 01305 783950, or Text 07866757821. Also weekly sessions, every Wednesday at the Sailor’s Return, Weymouth, and the Old Town Hall, Weymouth on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 7.30pm.
*******************************************************************************************KIDDIWINKS table top sale, 24th November, Willowbed Hall, 10am to 12noon. Preloved baby/children’s items.*******************************************************************************************
PLAYGROUPSDUCKLINGS PRE-SCHOOL: Methodist Church Hall, North Square, Chickerell, DT3 4DX. Tel: 766920. Our email is [email protected] or visit our Facebook page. Morning sessions – Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8.45am – 11.45 or 12.45pm. Full days available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8.45am to 2.45pm. We are able to offer 28 hours of childcare per week with the Government’s 30 hours scheme, subject to availability. Two year sessions are busy again; these are subject to availability.NEWS: Having worked at Ducklings Pre-school for the past 20 years, Sue has decided to leave us and move on to a new chapter in her life! All the staff, committee and parents at Ducklings wish her all the very best for the future. Our theme this term involves The Very Hungry Caterpillar, where the children have enjoyed taking part in different activities and tasting new foods. Thank you to all the families for the generous donations of food we received to contribute towards the Harvest Festival.For further information about registering your child with us or if you would like to pop in to view our setting please call Michelle or Sharon.*******************************************************************************************CHICKADEES: For any information or for a registration form please contact Clare Ash 01305 773103 or contact [email protected]
CHICKERELL TOWN COUNCILThe Town Council’s website for all the latest news is: www.chickerelltowncouncil.co.ukOffice opening times are Monday to Friday, 9.30am to noon. Telephone: 01305 767458 Email: [email protected] MEETINGS:. Planning Meeting: Tuesday 5th November, 7pm. Planning meetings may alter if no plans on due date. Full council meeting: Tuesday 19th November, 7pm. Members of the public are welcome. CCTV: Around the Willowbed Hall and field are constantly monitored. DOG FOULING: Report to the dog warden on 01305 252244.
IMPORTANT AND USEFUL COUNCIL TELEPHONE NUMBERSAnti-social behaviour: Please report all incidents no matter how small immediately to the police on 101.REFUSE/RECYCLING, RUBBISH BIN PROBLEMS: Call Dorset Waste Partnership on 01305 221040. FLY TIPPING can be reported at: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/flytipping or call 01305 221040The main number for Dorset Council is 221000. The main number for Dorset Council West Dorset Services (at South Walks) is 251010.HIGHWAY ISSUES: Roads, verges and hedges, public footpaths, streetlights, road signage, winter maintenance and bus timetables – if you have any queries regarding any of these phone Dorset Council. STREETLIGHTS: If there is a streetlight out, please phone 0800 0684145.FLOODING: For sandbags please call 01305 251010 and ask for emergency planning who will advise where sandbags can be purchased. PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND ENFORCEMENT: Dorset Council on 01305 251010. WEBSITE: www.dorsetcouncil.gov.ukOTHER USEFUL NUMBERS: Water problems: Report to Wessex Water – 0845 600 4 600.Electric Emergencies: 105. Call this number for emergency help and advice.WILLOWBED HALL AND THE SPORTS PAVILION: Both available for hire. Bookings must be made through the town council offices on 767458. Sports Pavilion – Has club room and kitchen. Willowbed Hall –Has a large equipped kitchen, entrance area and cloakrooms. Indoor marquee lining available for weddings.PLANNING APPLICATIONS RECEIVED for CHICKERELL since September’s Contact issue:WD/D/19/000964: 531 Chickerell Road: Outline application for erection of 3no. Detached dwellings & widening of access to highway (revised plan and description).WD/D/19/002021: 35 Clarence Road, Chickerell: Erect ground floor and first floor extensions and re-roofing of garage.WD/D/19/001906: 14 Australia Road: Erection of first floor extension to rear and side.WD/D/19/002237: Link Park, Chickerell Link Road: Erection of 2no. Internally illuminated fascia signs, 6no. Non-illuminated fascia signs and 1no. Totem.
NEWS REPORT FROM OCTOBER MONTHLY MEETING OF CHICKERELL TOWN COUNCILIn the public half hour prior to the meeting, there was a delegation of people owning businesses and properties accessed by Lynch Lane. All expressed concerns over increasing numbers of vehicles being left on Lynch Lane, many of which they say have not moved for months, blocking access points, with cars being left on pavements and across bus stops, affecting visibility and causing congestion plus creating rubbish and flood issues as the sides of the road cannot be accessed for cleaning. The manager of Haven, Littlesea, the holiday park that currently has 300,000 visitors a year and sits at the end of Lynch Lane, warned he felt it was only a matter of time before someone was injured. After listening to and discussing the concerns in the meeting, councillors said Dorset Council, the Highways Authority, must be contacted along with Dorset Police, as apart from the dangers to highway users, it was a situation detrimental to businesses and residents in the area.Other road issues: The town council had also been contacted regarding issues over parked cars and speeding vehicles along Putton Lane making it difficult to cross the road safely by the Willowbed. There was also a separate request for more double yellow lines on Cambridge Road in the Granby Industrial Estate.Dorset Council Traffic Regulation Orders were also noted to cover repositioning the road humps in Nottington Lane and changing the speed limit before the double bends coming into Chickerell at Coldharbour. It was felt the 30mph limit should be extended to the whole of Coldharbour right down to the Nottington boundary in the light of the planned housing development for this area. *******************************************************************************************COUNCILLOR SURGERY: John Worth's Dorset Councillor’s surgery will take place at Chickerell Community Library from 10am to 12noon on Tuesday 19th November. “If you are unable to attend and wish to talk to me, call 07787229052 and I will be happy to help.”
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ST MARY’S CHURCH, CHICKERELL: Tuesday 5th: Life in Christ, 7pm.Tuesday 12th 19th & 26th: Eucharist, 7pm. Each Thursday : Eucharist, 10am, followed by tea & coffee. Sunday 3rd November: ALL SAINTS & ALL SOULS. 8am: BCP Communion, 10am: Family Service. 3pm: Souls Service of Remembrance for those who have died.Sunday 10th November: REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY. 9am: Eucharist at Fleet. 10.30am: Service of Remembrance beginning at Chickerell Methodist Church. 10.58am Act of Remembrance in North Square. 11.10am approx: Service continues at St Mary’s Church. Sunday 17th November: 2nd BEFORE ADVENT: 8am: BCP Communion 10am: Parish Eucharist.Sunday 24th November: CHRIST THE KING: 10am: Parish Eucharist.All services at St Mary’s unless stated. Regular meetings: Photography Club – monthly on the last Wednesday at Marshallsay Court Lounge at 7.30pm. Friends Together - at Marshallsay Court lounge, fourth Thursday each month at 2pm. Beer in the Lugger Inn – Last Monday of each month at 7.30pm. All welcome.Receive Holy Communion at home – If illness/mobility prevents your regular church attendance at St Mary’s, we are able to bring the Sacrament to you in your home. Baptism, Weddings and other enquiries: Contact Fr Jeremy Brading. T: 01305 319369 [email protected] www.stmaryschickerell.co.uk*******************************************************************************************PRAYERHOUSE CHICKERELL: Contact David and Caroline White at [email protected] or 01305 759968 www.prayerhousechickerell. Worship service each Sunday at 10.30am.Busy Bees is our toddler group; Fridays at 10am during term time. Craft activities, singing time and snacks.*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL GOSPEL HALL: Sundays: 11am Breaking of Bread3.30pm: Gospel MeetingWednesdays: 7.15pm Prayer, Bible Reading or AddressSeek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness. Matthew 6 v 33.*******************************************************************************************CHICKERELL METHODIST CHURCH Services at 10.30am Sundays. The Methodist Church is on the corner of North Square and West Street in Chickerell & is home to the Ducklings Pre-School.3rd: Janet Amey/Sue Nicklin 10th: Remembrance Service with St Mary’s (Tim Wells)17th: Ray Dean 24th: Rev Brenda Stephenson – Holy Communion (United service with
Lanehouse at Chickerell)Craft and chat is on Wednesday 6 & 20th November from 2-4pm in the Chapel. Bring your own craft and enjoy a chat with like-minded friends over a cup of tea. We are knitting gloves, hats & scarves for the street pastors to hand out to people living on the streets during the winter. Crafty Sew and Sews will meet on Fridays 1st, 15th & 29th November from 7 – 9.30pm in the hall. Lunch in Fellowship Together: A bring & share lunch in the Chapel on Wednesday 13th November at 1pm with bring and buy table for The Horse Course charity. Our Christmas lunch will be on 11th December at the Victoria Inn, Knights in the Bottom. Christmas Coffee Morning 10am on Saturday 30th November. Cakes, bric-a-brac, extra stalls & raffle. All welcome. *******************************************************************************************ST EDMUNDS CHURCH, LANEHOUSE ROCKS ROADSunday services: 11am Holy Communion 4th Sunday of the month: 11am family service.*******************************************************************************************LANEHOUSE ROCKS METHODIST CHURCH Lynch Lane, Weymouth. Services commence at 10.30am.All are welcome. Light refreshments follow the services. 3rd: R Dean 10th: D Reep, Holy Communion17th: A Boyden 24th: United service at Chickerell*******************************************************************************************
CATHOLIC PARISH OF OUR LADY, STAR OF THE SEA PARISH CHURCH, 1 STAVORDALE ROAD, WEYMOUTH. Tel: 786033 Mass: 6pm Saturday, 8am Sunday, 10am Sunday.*******************************************************************************************CHRISTIAN SPIRITUALIST CHURCH ‘THE LIGHT’, St John Ambulance Hall, Westwey Road, Weymouth DT4 8SU. Sunday Services 6pm for 6.15pm start. Spiritual Healing every Friday 2-3.30pm.*******************************************************************************************THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS: Worship service, Sacrament meeting, every Sunday at 10am. All welcome. Tel: 01305 787240. 396 Chickerell Rd, DT4 9TP.*******************************************************************************************QUAKERS: Meets 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month at Weymouth Community Safety Centre, Radipole Lane (Fiveways End), Weymouth, DT4 0QF at 10.30am. Please use the side entrance door- open 10.15 - 10.40am.
CHURCHES PAGE & SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER
Here I am…..Jeremy BradingRector of St Mary’s, Chickerell, & Holy Trinity, Fleet.
Welcome to our feature asking residents about their dreams growing up; whether they are glad to be where they are now –and, of course, what Chickerell means to them. This month it is Jeremy Brading, who apart from being the Church of England Rector for Chickerell and Fleet, is also Priest in charge of St Nicholas, Abbotsbury, St Peter’s, Portesham and St Peter’s, Langton Herring.
As a little boy I proudly wore a jumper with the Space Shuttle on it, but apart from that I don’t recall having a sense of what I wanted to do in life until I was 17. At 17 was when I first felt what I believe to be been God’s call on my life. I guess it could be described as an 'evangelical conversion experience’. Most important for me, was not the experience itself but the sudden, very radical change it had on my life. I can measure the impact. A few days after my experience, I was scheduled to lead a school House Assembly. I stood in the Junior Common room, with 150 boys (some who were older) sitting on lockers all around me. It was a very intimidating situation for me, not least because some of the same boys had been bullying me at my school for several years. Consequently, prior to this important event, I would not have shared my story - even if somebody paid me to! Yet the rest is history. I decided to read Theology at a secular university. The studies were difficult, but far more challenging was the death of my father who died (at 49 years), when I was 19. Over the next seven years I struggled with the Church of England, my belief in God and my conviction that God even existed. Yet throughout this period, the only consistent thing in my life (besides my friends and the odd beer) was the overwhelming sense that I was called to ministry in the Church of England. Twenty years later, here I am: the Church of England Parish Priest for Chickerell and Fleet. My wife and I moved to Chickerell mid 2012, after spending a long period of time living in North West England and Wales. Whilst we miss the people of the north west, we have been made to feel at home very quickly. We are very happy living here in Chickerell, as part of the community. We certainly feel that Chickerell is a safe place to raise our two boys. We also take note that Chickerell, Weymouth and the surrounding area have often been visited as ‘places of healing’. King George III an obvious example, but it makes me feel very fortunate that God has placed my family and I here in Chickerell, to be part of this. In that respect St Mary’s Chickerell, has joined the efforts of local churches by supporting Street Pastors, CAP (Christian debt advocacy), the Food Banks and soon to come, Family Matters.When my wife and I moved here, it was the result of two jobs (one each) that had been advertised nationally. However, prior to applying for either of our current jobs, I had driven down from Bolton to Hillfield Friary near Dorchester, for a five day retreat. Driving through the narrow roads, unfortunately I smashed my near side wing mirror. I needed a temporary repair, so sought out a Halfords in a place that I found on my map, called Dorchester. Unfortunately though I could not find Halfords in Dorchester, but I did see a sign for Weymouth and quite soon after, Chickerell. I thought to myself: ‘there must be a Halfords there, I’ll go there in the car’. As I looked out of the window driving back to Dorchester via the Ridgeway, I distinctly recall saying to myself: ‘it’s really nice down here, Angharad and I must come down here for a holiday’. When we applied for our respective roles, we both felt a very strong sense that we would be coming to live here. Chickerell in that respect, is a place where I feel that I have been sent to, and God has ‘sent’ Chickerell to me. *******************************************************************************************FAIR TRADE IN WEYMOUTH: Did you know about The Bridge Fair Trade shop in Weymouth? It is by Weymouth’s Town Bridge, next to the Chapelhay steps, and it has been trading for two years. Run by the Fairbridge Trust, the shop grew out of a Traidcraft stall in church. Traidcraft remains the biggest supplier but there are other fair trade products from all over the world such as wooden toys from Sri Lanka, handmade cards from Rwanda, hats and bags from Madagascar, recycled aluminium gifts from India and wooden carvings from Bali. The shop also supports charities including the Dorset/Murugi Community Projects and the Diocese of Salisbury Sudan Appeal through selling gifts and cards. The trust says it has a wonderful team of volunteers in the shop, which also has a small upstairs café selling tea and coffee: “The aim of Fairbridge Trust is to support charities working for the relief of poverty, both locally and overseas. Locally we have made donations to The Lantern Trust, MV Freedom and Soulfood.” The shop is open Tuesday – Thursday 10am to 4pm and Friday and Saturday 10am-5pm.*******************************************************************************************DID YOU KNOW THAT: The foundations of Chickerell’s Lugger Inn in West Street date back to ancient times. The pub was badly damaged in a fire in 1912 but was restored. It was altered and added to in the 1930s.
NATURE NOTES: What has been seen in Chickerell
Gardening Notes for NovemberFrosty nights will soon be here and some plants need more protection than others. After herbaceous perennials have been cut back, cover the crowns with a thick layer of mulch – compost or rotted manure. Many southern hemisphere plants do not like being wet in winter, so a protective layer round the roots to keep them dry is essential. Tender plants should be taken into a glasshouse or similar. Tubs that cannot be moved should be wrapped in hessian or bubble wrap to prevent them cracking, and lifted onto feet to allow free drainage.
Tulips should be planted now – at least four inches deep. Tubers of Dahlias can be lifted and dried. Sow varieties of winter-hardy veg now. Bare-rooted Wallflowers and Sweet Williams are available.
Clear leaves from lawns and ponds and make leaf mould. Deciduous shrubs can be pruned after leaf fall, when the shape can be clearly seen. Do not prune evergreens until spring. Before the soil gets too cold, plant bare root trees, shrubs and roses to give them a chance to establish their roots. Borders can be re-arranged too. Grease bands should be wrapped round the trunks of fruit trees to stop over-wintering pests from gaining access.While tidying a garden, be careful to create habitats for wildlife by leaving corners piled with leaves and twigs. Check bonfires carefully for animals before lighting. Put out clean water for birds and mammals. Be sure to keep feeding birds, because they will rely on you.
Carrie Dalby, Wyke Regis Horticultural Society
Growing up in Bournemouth I remember going back to school after the summer holidays and seeing the door into the main building covered in crane-flies. It happened every year and seemed as though summer had stopped dead in its tracks and it was suddenly cool and damp. Since that time I have rarely seen so many crane-flies (also known as daddy-long-legs) until the past few weeks when they started to appear in considerable numbers including around my own front door. Crane-flies are recognisable by their slender bodies and legs – which are weakly attached to the body and easily break off – and because they rest with their wings outstretched. There are, in fact, around 300 crane-fly species in Britain ranging in size and they do like to swarm, often in the evenings, when they can be seen ‘dancing’ up and down just off the ground. This dance is full of males, hoping to attract female crane-flies that they can snatch and whisk away. The larvae of crane-flies can be found in soil or in the debris at the bottom of ponds and streams, so a wet period of weather is just right for them. The damp conditions have also been wonderful for fungi with all sorts of big specimens sprouting up on the edges of the Willowbed field. There are normally some on the field but this year there has been quite a crop. Be aware, however, that some are poisonous, and even edible fungi – which you need to be an expert to spot - can cause poisoning if old or in poor condition so look but avoid touching. The flocks of Goldfinches and Starlings in and around the Willowbed field have been joined now by a small flock of Collared Doves. These pale, buff-grey birds are notable for the narrow, white-edged black bar around the back of their necks and for their distinctive ‘cooing’, which some people find monotonous and irritating. The bird has, however, made remarkable progress in this country. The first official record of a breeding Collared Dove dates back to 1955 and they only started to be seen regularly in the 1960s around trees in parks and gardens as they are not fans of open spaces. The Canada Geese are also back after an absence of some weeks, flying low over Chickerell on their way between The Fleet and Lodmoor in the mornings and evenings.It is still possible, on a rare sunny day, to also see Red Admiral butterflies on the wing.Finally it is not really surprising that in all the rain we have had recently, a toad was spotted by the side of the path that connects Chickerell Primary Academy to the Willowbed field.*******************************************************************************************DID YOU KNOW THAT: Architect Sir Christopher Wren, who famously designed St Paul’s Cathedral in London, which was built of Portland Stone, was also MP for Weymouth for one year? Sir Christopher had control of the quarries at Portland for more than 40 years. There is also another connection between St Paul’s and Weymouth. Sir James Thornhill, who was born in what is now The White Hart pub in Weymouth (by Debenhams) painted the interior of the dome of St Paul’s in London. His work can also be seen in Weymouth as he painted the altar piece in St Mary’s Church, in St Mary Street, Weymouth.
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WEYMOUTH PAVILION (box office 783225 or see weymouthpavilion.com) The Pavilion is holding its own Festival of Remembrance from 6.30pm on Sunday 3rd November.There will also be an RNLI coffee morning in the Ocean Room (free entry) from 10.30am-12.30pm on November 13th. This will include sea shanties from The Dorset Wrecks.Entertainment this month includes: All set for November 8th: Eban Brown, former lead singer of The Stylistics, in a live show with special guest Ray Lewis, former lead singer with The Drifters.TRIBUTE ACTS: Bon Giovi, November 8th; The Simon & Garfunkel Story on November 10th; The Illegal Eagles on November 15th ; Big Girls Don’t Cry (Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons Tribute) on November 16th and One Night of Elvis with Lee Memphis King on November 29th. Talented young people from around the area are set to star in Platinum Little Stars on November 9th; The WOW Song and Dance from Stage and Screen from November 21st-23rd ; Weymouth Dance Studio will be presenting 5, Six, 7, 8 on November 30th and the Weldmar Strictly Junior event will be on November 24th. Dorset Rock Choir is also set to take to the stage on November 14th.*******************************************************************************************
FILMS DUE OUT IN LOCAL CINEMAS: Midway, based on what happened in the World War Two battle that turned the tide in the Pacific is due out on November 8th; also due out in November is Le Mans 66, staring Matt Damon and Christian Bale, telling the story of Ferrari and Ford in the 24hour Le Mans race of 1966.The big films due to be released at the end of November are Frozen 2 and Knives Out. In Knives Out, Rian Johnson directs what promises to be an entertaining whodunnit with Daniel Craig as the detective quizzing the many suspects. Expect red herrings.Streaming of live performances at local cinemas includes: At Cineworld: ROH Royal Ballet Live: Triple Bill on November 5th (also at Dorchester Plaza); NT Live: Hansard on November 7th (also at Dorchester Odeon, sold out at Dorchester Plaza); 42nd Street, The Musical, on November 10th and November 12th and NT Live: Present Laughter, on November 28th(also at Dorchester Odeon, sold out at Dorchester Plaza) Note: live showings are subject to change.For prices, latest dates, timings and bookings, check with the local venues – websites are the best bet.******************************************************************************************
FILM NEWS: Feel in the need for an Elf tale? Well, Last Christmas is the film that promises to offer festive romance with songs including, of course (note title) hits from Wham/George Michael. Emma Thompson co-wrote and co-produced this movie, set to be released in plenty of time for Christmas; word has it, mid November.
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A LOOK BACK TO CONTACT MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 1987: • Chickerell Utd FC was appealing to any old players left in the village to come forward so that they could
‘revive the traditional Boxing Day game between a Veterans XI and the present day squad’. • Country music fans were invited to the Texas Star CMC every two weeks on Saturdays. The bus left Chickerell
at 6.45pm with a £2 fare return.• Applications were invited for the post of clerk to the Chesil Bank Group Parish Council which covered the
parishes of Abbotsbury, Fleet, Langton Herring and Portesham. ‘Salary is 550 pa payable quarterly in arrears. Typewriter provided’.
• Helpers were urgently needed in November 1987 at the Senior Citizens Luncheon Club, which was held every Thursday between 12 and 2pm. ‘The food is brought in ready cooked by the WRVS so you would be required just to serve the food and do the washing up.’
• A Parish Council news report stated that work on improving the Granby Industrial Estate roads would start soon, bringing them ‘up to an adoption standard’.
• Planning applications reported November 1987: Plans to build four flats ‘on waste land between the Fairfield car parking area and Putton Lane. These flats will be part of the Fairfield warden controlled complex. The Parish council has asked for a pedestrian access to be included to link Fairfield with Putton Lane.’ Another plan was from Ryan Homes to build: ‘On the field at the junction of Lower School Hill and Lower Putton Lane. This land has had planning permission for many years and the present proposal is to build 43 houses, 6 bungalows and 10 flats on the field. The estate has been designed to have all the houses facing into the estate as the County Surveyor has said he does not want parking on Lower School Hill but the Parish Council feel this will give the estate a ‘ghetto’ type appearance with all the bathroom windows, down-pipes, washing lines and dustbins facing the road and have therefore asked for the houses to face Lower School Hill and, if necessary, provide a lay-by for parking’.
• The parish council also reported that the ‘Alana’ or ‘Wilcon Homes’ development was now well under way and that the estate name would be ‘Chickerell Downs’ with the proposed street names taken from the novel ‘Moonfleet’ with ‘the suggestions so far Glennie Way, Why Not Way, Elziver Close and Aldebrand Close.’
• Finally the council reported negotiations were taking place regarding buying land for a new cemetery, north of the present churchyard. Planning permission had been granted.
• Contact published a recipe for ‘Bonfire toffee’.
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