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May 2011 No. 235
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New New New New section section section section
Out & AboutOut & AboutOut & AboutOut & About
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Horse Horse Horse Horse Riders’ Riders’ Riders’ Riders’ Service Service Service Service
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Children from St Andrew’s C.E. Primary School helping to construct raised beds in their
new growing area on a rather damp Eco Day using funds very kindly given by Yetminster Fair
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Editor’s notes…Spring has to be the most delightful
time of the year; don’t you just love all
the flowers, birds and greenness – you
cannot beat Spring in the British Isles.
It is also a great time of year to be Out
& About which leads me on nicely to
a new section in May’s issue of this
magazine which tells you all about
events that might interest you beyond
our Wriggle Valley borders.
Thanks for all your returned Readers’
Surveys; there is still time to respond,
the deadline for inputs will be the 31
May. From the responses the
committee will create an action plan to accommodate your worthy
recommendations.
It would be great to be able to put one of your photos on our covers.
Perhaps you would like to send in summer photos for the next couple of issues.
Remember that our double issue for 2011 will be
Aug/Sept, so we will need your articles by 14 July.
Hope you enjoyed your Royal wedding parties and
well done to all those charity runners.
Bella Neate-Clegg
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
Batcombe 5
Chetnole 5
Hermitage 12
Leigh 14
Ryme Intrinseca 23
Yetminster 23
Out and About 27
May & June Diary 31
Regular Meeting & Activities 32
General News 35
St Andrew’s Primary School 39
News from our Churches 40
Benefice Church Services 43
Leigh Weather Watch 46
Planning Applications 48
..gone gardening.. 51
Spotlight on our Community 53
Club News 55
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News from the Villages
“Don’t cast a clout till May is out" as the
old saying goes; it will be interesting to
see if this will be true this year.
We welcome Simon and Anna to Dyers
Farm and hope their stay in Batcombe will
be a happy one.
It good to see some of the dilapidated
buildings at Newlands Farm coming to life
again thanks to the hard work of Mr. Bill
Wort; we wish him well with his new
project.
Things are revving up for the summer
events in Batcombe, more news in the
June issue of WVM.
Madge Newman is now residing at The
Old Vicarage, Leigh and would enjoy
having a chat with visitors.
Next month’s Batcombe coffee
morning is at Mintern’s Folly on
Wednesday 4th May at 11am, it’s a chance
to meet up with neighbours and catch up
with the local news.
Alan Bastone
COFFEE
MORNING
11 am,Wednesday 4th May
At Mintern’s Folly
BATCOMBE.....Local representative: Alan Bastone (01300) [email protected]
The villagers of Chetnole have been very
upbeat and proactive in the last month or so
- there must be something in the air.
Shirley Madgewick would like to thank
all those who came to see her group’s
patchwork and quilting exhibition on 9 April.
A cheque for over £740 is on its way to their
chosen charity Help for Heroes and a quilt
was won by Jilly Clarke. Thanks also go to
the ladies in the village who helped with
refreshments.
The Chetnole Village Jumble Sale on 19
March raised over £400 in aid of Chetnole
Village Hall; Janet Wood sends thanks to
those who donated, baked and helped
before, during and after the event.
The Charity Bridge Afternoon raised
£415 for Cancer Research and Anne
Andrewartha’s coffee morning for Japan
raised a whopping £650. What an amazing
set of achievements – keep up the good
work!
Thanks also from Stephanie Fripp to
everyone who supported the Fairtrade stall
at the coffee morning on Wednesday 16
March in the church. £65 of goods were sold
and they were also able to give a donation
of £50 + £14 Gift Aid, all due to your
generosity!
The sixteenth Charity Bridge Afternoon
on Thursday 17 March raised £390 towards
CHETNOLE.....Local representative: Liz Tebbatt [email protected]
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Cancer Research U.K.. The grand total to
date has now reached £8,133!! Jean
Woodford sends a big thank you to all those
who played and to those who contributed
to and ran the raffle. Grateful thanks as
well to the catering team and to all those
who contributed the delicious cakes and
sandwiches.
Congatulations to Jim and Michele
Aldhouse of Four Martins on the safe arrival
of their fourth grandaughter Poppy India.
On 5 May we have the district and parish
council elections and the good people in
Chetnole Village Hall polling station will be
waiting for you to cast your vote from
7.00am to 10.00pm.
A lovely Bank Holiday breather is on its
way on 2 May which gives us a great
opportunity to recover from the festivities
of the Chetnole Royal Wedding Street Party
on 29 April and is followed at the end of the
month by Whit Monday on 30 May – fingers
crossed that the good weather continues.
Enjoy the beautiful hedgerows that we
walk and drive past at this time of year.
Liz Tebbatt
Two Chetnole residents less than riveted by the
Coffee Morning - photo by Ruth Sandford
Picture Treasure Hunt The Annual Chetnole Village Duck
Race is having a rest this year but we
still need to raise funds for our lovely
playing field.
This year, for a change, we are
going to hold a picture treasure hunt,
around the village, on Sunday
afternoon 12 June. 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. It will be
great fun and there will be some great
prizes – all to be awarded on the
afternoon.
Look out for more details in the
June issue of the Wriggle Valley
Magazine.”
Jill Bray
Chetnole Village Hall
Management Committee
The Annual General Meeting of
Chetnole Village Hall Management
Committee will be held in the Hall at
7.30pm on Tuesday 10 May 2011.
One of the items on the Agenda
will be the election of the 2011-2012
Management Committee.
The Village Hall is a registered
charity and under Charity Commission
regulations, the Management
Committee must consist of six elected
members.
All residents of Chetnole are
welcome to attend. Refreshments will
be available.
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Terry Freegard
moved to Chetnole 11
years ago, renting the
neighbouring
cottage from our
Farm. From day
one he became a
wonderful friend and
surrogate
Grandfather to my
children.
He was born in
1943 to a farming
family in Wiltshire
and discovered his
love of the
countryside, along
with his two brothers
and sister.
Terry had an
interesting life. He
undertook a four year
apprenticeship
learning carpentry
and decorating skills.
He practised this for
several years and
then had a change in
career and
apprenticed as a
panel beater. He
worked for years in
various aspects of the
motor trade and
travelled across
Europe and Russia
transporting vehicles
at a time when huge
political changes were
being made. His
stories were second
to none and
captivating. Always
one for a challenge,
he once bought
several brand new
Mercedes cars, the
only problem being
they were at the
bottom of the ocean!
Undeterred these
were brought back to
land, stripped down,
dried out, repaired
and eventually sold at
a good profit.
He loved
travelling and had
visited most parts of
the world but held a
great
love of the USA which
he visited numerous
times , accompanied
by his daughter, son
and grandchild.
Shortly before he
died, he was planning
on riding down Route
66 on an adapted
trike.
He was an
incredibly kind man
and having returned
to decorating, helped
a large number of his
"old ladies", many of
whom baked him
lovely cakes in
appreciation - he
always had a huge
grin on his face when
he returned with a
prized cake!
It was whilst
helping friends that
he suffered a dreadful
accident resulting in
his being paralysed.
He put up a great
fight for six months
but on learning he
would never be able
to live anywhere
other than in an
intensive care unit,
made the brave
decision to have all
medical assistance
withdrawn. He died
peacefully surrounded
by his family.
We will all miss him
enormously - no
more shared coffees,
wines, chats and
laughs. Barbeques
and "bonnies"
(bonfires) won't be
the same without him
either.
But now he's at
peace. I like to think
that the beautiful
sunsets we've
had recently are
down to Terry
painting the sky
magical colours for us
all to enjoy.
God bless you
Terry.
Trudi James
In Memory of Terry Freegard
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Chetnole coffee-morning helps Japanese earthquake victims
On the 23 March, Chetnole resident Anne Andrewartha and her band of helpers held a coffee morning in Chetnole Village Hall in aid of the Japanese earthquake disaster. Anne says, “Thanks to everyone for their generosity of time and money. We have raised over £650 which will be enough to buy a Shelterbox. What a wonderful village this is.” Inside every Shelterbox is a family-sized relief tent along with other vital items of emergency survival equipment such asa stove, water containers and purification, blankets and mosquito nets. The disaster-relief charity Shelterbox will deliver the Chetnole box to Japanese earthquake victims and Anne will be tracking its journey – if she has any success she will let us know. You can read more about Shelterbox’s
work at: www.shelterbox.org. Anne’s son Tim lives and works in
Japan and has sent her this account:
Life in Tokyo after the earthquake Tokyo is nearly back to normal.
People are going to work and doing the things they usually do as this is important for Japan to recover. At night, bars and restaurants are full and lively.
I’ve returned to work and the trains I use are running without any problems.The rolling blackouts haven’t affected me personally although I’ve seen efforts to reduce electricity used such as turning off unnecessary lights, neon signs and escalators.
Shops have been running out of some goods but now they seem to be getting new stock in fairly regularly. Just like every spring many people in Japan
suffer from hay fever. They wear masks to protect themselves from the pollen in the air, not because they’re afraid of radiation.
The British Embassy has been
providing reliable information about the situation at the nuclear plant on its website. This has given me peace of mind to know that in Tokyo we are too far away to be in any real danger from radiation despite ridiculous claims from the international media.
There have been many aftershocks but they have generally been pretty small in Tokyo. Luckily for me I was flying back from a holiday in Taiwan when the big 11 March earthquake happened so I was spared the experience which I’m told was scary even in Tokyo as buildings shook for a long time. However, the real problems are in the northeast where people are working hard to help those in need. This has been supported by the international community, including the people of Chetnole, who have given generously to charities such as Shelterbox and the Red Cross.
Tim Andrewartha, 28th March 2011
The families ShelterBox are helping in Japan
have expressed their amazement at the
generosity of donors around the world.
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Family Fun Event – 25 June
St. Mary’s Church will be running a
Tombola stall at this event to raise money
for the church. We would be very grateful
for any suitable contribution (bottle or
otherwise).
Please give items to Liz Cozens, Faith
Hervey or Joyce Chutter as soon as possible.
Thank you
Liz Cozens
Chetnole Village
Hall hosted a very
special party for Sylvia
and Doug Frampton on
Sunday 27 March. Their
diamond wedding
anniversary celebration
was attended by many
family members, friends
and our vicar, Simon
Brignall.
On display was their
Diamond Anniversary
card from the Queen, in
pride of place. Afternoon
tea was enjoyed by all
and Beverley, the
couple’s daughter-in-law,
gave a sincere speech
with reference to the
couple’s long-standing
residence in the village
of Chetnole. Then
followed a champagne
toast and the happy
couple cut the
anniversary cake to a
round of applause from
their guests.
A highlight of the
afternoon’s festivities
was the presentation of
a plaque to Sylvia by the
Rural Dean, Henry
Pearson, in recognition
of her many years of
service to St Peter’s
Church, Chetnole and to
the village as a whole.
The couple posed for
family photographs,
some featuring the
couple with two of
Sylvia’s bridesmaids.
Sylvia and Doug would
like to thank people for
the lovely cards and
unexpected gifts and
have made a donation to
the Marie Curie charity.
Liz Tebbatt Liz Tebbatt Liz Tebbatt Liz Tebbatt
Diamond Anniversary Celebration Features Special Church PresentationDiamond Anniversary Celebration Features Special Church PresentationDiamond Anniversary Celebration Features Special Church PresentationDiamond Anniversary Celebration Features Special Church Presentation
Sylvia and Doug Frampton with their family at their Diamond
Wedding Anniversary celebrations
HERMITAGE....Local representative: Ray Dickerson(01963) 210292
Hermitage Village Quiz
14 MayThis is the final reminder that the This is the final reminder that the This is the final reminder that the This is the final reminder that the
next Village Quiz will be held on next Village Quiz will be held on next Village Quiz will be held on next Village Quiz will be held on Saturday 14 May.Saturday 14 May.Saturday 14 May.Saturday 14 May.
The evening will start at 7:30 pm in The evening will start at 7:30 pm in The evening will start at 7:30 pm in The evening will start at 7:30 pm in the Village Hall and the cost is £3 per the Village Hall and the cost is £3 per the Village Hall and the cost is £3 per the Village Hall and the cost is £3 per
head and team sizes are head and team sizes are head and team sizes are head and team sizes are a maximum of 4 people.a maximum of 4 people.a maximum of 4 people.a maximum of 4 people.
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A reminder that the Family Fun Event
will begin at noon on the Village Green with
the BBQ and will run until approximately
3:30 pm., when we finish with the Cream
Teas. There is now less than 2 months to go.
Please put this date in your diary.
We’re on the map!
Did you know that Hermitage appeared
on the BBC Points West weather map
recently, in the early evening forecast?
Richard Angwin did not mention us by name
but we were shown in the same type-size as
Bristol, Swindon and Taunton!
In case you missed our “15 minutes (or
seconds!) of fame” I attach a hurriedly
taken photograph of the occasion.
LEIGH.....Local representatives: Anne & David Reason (01935) 873726 [email protected]
Hello May! Where the heck did April
go to?! But at least we have seen some
sunshine. More please!
Well the Golden Globe and a free
trip round the village (Leigh) on a Pogo
Stick goes to Sally Dearling for spotting
the Leigh Tulip (not in our garden!) and
telling me. The hundreds of you who
were 2nd and later will just have to try
harder in 2012!
Sadly March saw the departure of
dear Ella Waterfall to join her beloved
Stanley. She died peacefully on 25
March and a packed Yeovil
Crematorium and Village Hall on 8 April
remembered her life with love, some
laughter and great fondness. She is
happily at peace, but it is an end of an
era.
David Reason
Teas, Plants, Teas, Plants, Teas, Plants, Teas, Plants, Books, Cakes & Books, Cakes & Books, Cakes & Books, Cakes & Produce, Bottles, Produce, Bottles, Produce, Bottles, Produce, Bottles, Raffle, Toys, Raffle, Toys, Raffle, Toys, Raffle, Toys, Good as NewGood as NewGood as NewGood as New
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Come and support your local church
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In Leigh Village Halln Leigh Village Halln Leigh Village Halln Leigh Village Hall
In aid of In aid of In aid of In aid of St Andrew’s Church, LeighSt Andrew’s Church, LeighSt Andrew’s Church, LeighSt Andrew’s Church, Leigh
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Over one hundred
friends and relations
gathered in the Leigh
Village Hall on Friday 8 April
2011 to remember with
great affection the passing
of this wonderful and much
loved lady.
I heard some lovely
anecdotes about Ella; her
sister in law, Jo Waterfall,
told me that for many
years she and Ella and
another relative would go
out once a year for a
special meal and then
spend time looking and
going into the clothes
shops and trying on
different items. Jo told me
they called themselves
“the out-laws”! I also met
the youngest member of
the Waterfall clan present
on the day –Harry, son of
Ben and Subhani Waterfall
– who was just one year old
and Ella’s great great
nephew.
One of Ella’s favourite
occupations was to sit in
her front room window
and wave to all her friends
who drove or walked by.
Kevin Waterfall told me
how keenly he felt the loss
of both parents within such
a short time. He knew their
Quaker faith had sustained
them. Having lived in Leigh
since the age of 11, Kevin
knew how much both
Stanley and Ella meant to
villagers in and around the
area, and was very grateful
for all the support he had
been given during this
extremely difficult time.
God bless you Ella.
Ginny Goodall
Ella Waterfall
23 December 1919 – 25 March 2011
howdenjones in Leigh Village Hall
Kate Howden and Paul Jones are singer-songwriters, based in The North West of England, who have that special magic that captivates the audience in a unique, intimate atmosphere. Their show is a family friendly mixture of songs, tunes and stories that often has the audience joining in, singing along, and laughing as they share their travelling experiences through their music and northern-tinged banter. With powerful harmony, skilled musicianship
and beautiful arrangements, they write all their own material and between them play, guitar, mandolin, fiddle, banjo and bodhran. For more information and to hear samples of their music visit www.howdenjones.co.uk.
howdenjones in Concert
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Bar available.Tickets £7 each
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For professional services at reasonable rates
please contact MARTIN NEWMAN on (01935) 872239
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April was a hectic
month, with plans for
Royal wedding
celebrations, our coffee
morning and Easter.
Posies of flowers were
made by our residents
earlier in the month and
distributed to all for
Mothering Sunday, with
thanks to the Battens for
allowing me to raid their
garden! Ann Hinchcliffe,
who is an expert in
traditional dance, is
teaching us basic country
dancing skills throughout
spring, hopefully
culminating in a
demonstration!
Bob Harrison from the
village has loaned us some
wonderful video footage
of Leigh in the early 1960’s.
Several of our residents
and their now grown up
children feature on the
film, which made
fascinating viewing.
Our visiting Dutch
students are organising
some craft activities. The
miniature ponies are
returning for another visit
and we have a trip
planned to Dorchester to
visit the museum and
town.
A small group of
residents visited Frankham
Farm gardens on a lovely
spring afternoon. They
enjoyed it so much that
we are planning a repeat
trip on the next open day
which is 8 May.
We are again
attempting to hatch some
chicks in time for Easter.
This year we have some
Welsummer eggs which
are being incubated.
Staff news:
Congratulations are
extended to Christina who
is getting married on 30
April and to Ayeisha who
has recently announced
her engagement!
Date for your diary:
31 July Songs of praise
and cream teas on the
lawn.
Jan Milward
News from the Old Vicarage.
Geoff Perry and Marinka
Evensong With a Difference vensong With a Difference vensong With a Difference vensong With a Difference This event was a great success providing
interest (historical and humorous) woven into the traditional church service of Evensong. My thanks go to all the readers and clergy who brought a welcome insight into all that the month of February has to offer. The proceeds of the occasion were split between St Margaret’s Hospice and St Andrew’s Fabric Fund in equal measure.
Dorothy Baldock Dorothy Baldock Dorothy Baldock Dorothy Baldock
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Dear FriendsDear FriendsDear FriendsDear FriendsOn Thursday 5 May I retire after
twenty years as your district
councillor.
I shall always be grateful that,
following the death of my wife in
Sept 2008, you allowed me to
continue in office despite my
returning to live in Gloucestershire.
In the event, email and the
telephone have enabled me to deal
satisfactorily with enquiries,
problems and complaints, and I
have continued to represent you at
District Council meetings in
Dorchester. Believe me, my
continued work as a councillor has
helped me to come hrough a very
difficult couple of years during
which time I could so easily have
descended into desolation and
despair. I shall always be grateful
for your support and understanding.
During the past twenty years I
have met numerous people in the
Cam Vale ward, many of who have
become good friends. To my
successor I say only this; these are
good people, serve them to the
very best of your ability and they
will show you respect and gratitude.
Stephen Friar,
District Councillor,
West Dorset District Council
Leigh Village
HOG ROASTSaturday 30th July
7.30pm
Live 50/60/70 musicBy Popular Request
The Return of Dog Ruff
Tickets £10 under 15s £5.00Tickets available from Bill Jolliffe 872030Or Ian Sinnott 87400
WRIGGLE VALLEYLUNCH CLUB
Leigh Village Hall
12.30 Tuesday 17 May
(bookings by 10 May)
For Reservations or more details:
Ring Connie 01935 872946
MENUMeat Loaf
with Mash, Peas &Sweet corn
Apples, Blackcurrants & Custard
Leigh Village Hall
Lottery Results – March 2011
Ist £25 no 42 Mr Edwards
2nd £10 no 110 Mrs Clarke
3rd £10 no 154 Mr Vaughan
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BRUCE MATHEWS [email protected]
Hill View Farm Yetminster DT9 6NN
Email: [email protected]
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For a quote call Rachel Largent
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Dorset DT9 6AG
Telephone (at all times) Sherborne 812647
Based in Leigh
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pruning
& general tidying of
flowerbeds
Seasoned
barn stored
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RYME INTRINSECA.....Local representative: Gilly Wilson 01935 872982
Church Yard Tidy Up:
please come and help with
the annual tidy-up on
Saturday 14 May ,
10.00am - 12.30pm. There
is something for all ages to
do from chopping,
sweeping, weeding, litter
collection and loading the
farm trailer - plus a good
chat and coffee and
biscuits.
Annual PCC Meeting
11 Apr: Scrap Batten and
Sue Footner have kindly
agreed to stand as
Churchwardens again.
Many thanks to Gerald
Clarkson for the many
years he was Church
Treasurer and welcome to
Ian Scott as the new
treasurer. Holy
Communion service for
May will be at 8.30am on
the 1st Sunday of the
month and will remain at
that time for the
remainder of the year.
Congratulations: to
Tim and Pauline Roberts
on the arrival of their sixth
grandchild and second
grandson. After three girls
and a long gap, their elder
daughter Vicky and
husband Kingsley Davis
had Jack on 29 Mar,
weighing in at 7lb 6oz.
Frankham Farm
Garden: will be open on 8
May 8 from 2.00 - 5.00pm,
plus teas, plants and the
country chic stall. Come
and enjoy.
Gilly Wilson
YETMINSTER.....Local representative: Graham Plaice (01935) 872044 [email protected]
Spring has definitely arrived, the
church yard is resplendent with its
array of multicoloured flowers and
the fields abound with young lambs
and calves.
We have also survived the road
repairs on Thornford Road, what a
difference.
Graham Plaice
Yetminster Fair Association 50 Club -April 2011 Draw
1st Prize: No. 23 £50 Mrs H Rogers
2nd Prize: No 32 £30 Mrs M Lory
3rd Prize: No 39 £20 Mr S Cridland
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Mon – Sat - 10.00am to 5.30pm
Diary of Events:
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10.00am – 12.30pm 1.30 – 4.00pm
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Yetminster & Ryme Intrinseca
Parish CouncilSummary of COUNCIL MEETING
16th March 2011
The meeting was attended by nine
councillors, 12 members of the public and
the Clerk
Track at Poplar Cottages
Residents were concerned that this
extension of use had gone through without
their objections being considered. Cllr
Hentley explained that it had not been
obvious that this was a retrospective
planning application and appeared to be a
simple one. After discussion it was agreed
that the residents probably had grounds for
appeal. In addition the Parish Council will
be more careful with future applications of
a similar nature.
Speeding in the Village
Mr Jones asked what could be done
about ‘speeding’ through the village. It was
agreed that the best plan is to note the time,
location and number plate and report the
facts to PC Moore our Community Police
Officer at Sherborne Police Station. It was
suggested that the expression ‘driving
recklessly’ was more appropriate than
‘speeding’ as that is always difficult to judge.
If all residents took such action maybe we
would have some effect on the problem.
Cllr Knight said that as soon as he
receives the camera he will be able to start
the volunteer speed ’control’ system.
Planning Applications
There were no contentious planning
applications. However the RWM planning
application has been approved with many
caveats. Cllr Sturgess will monitor progress.
Localism Bill
Cllr Gould distributed a brief on this bill
which is currently going through Parliament.
If passed as it stands it will mean
considerable changes in the way local
government works. Indeed it will be a
cultural change as many of the decisions
will emanate from the bottom rather than
the top as at present.
Dog Fouling
The Council were informed that dog
fouling has been found on the sports field
and in the children’s playground - the latter
is absolutely unforgivable. Fouling of the
sport field can result in matches being
cancelled. Please keep your dogs under
control and clear up after them wherever
they are. Further fouling of the sports field
or playground may result in prosecutions
Litter
The council decided not to take part in
the annual Dorset Spring Clean as in general
the villages are clean and tidy. Having said
that there is a small amount of litter about;
if we all picked up such litter as we see
rather than walking past it; the villages
would be even cleaner! Even better don’t
drop it in the first place!
Parish Annual Meeting
This will take place on Wednesday 27
April at 7.30pm in St Andrews School.
D.G. Gould
YETMINSTER
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Out & About
FLOWER FESTIVALAT RAMPISHAM CHURCH
& EXHIBITION OF WOOD-TURNED ITEMS
SATURDAY 21st andSUNDAY 22nd MAY
10am -5pm
Teas and plant salein the Village HallSaturday only 2.30 - 6 p.m. 2.30 - 6 p.m. 2.30 - 6 p.m. 2.30 - 6 p.m.
Songs of Praise in Church on Sunday 6 p.m.
Spring into the Garden at MinterneMay is an exciting time in Minterne
with the rhododendrons coming into full
flower and each day, a new one is showing
colour, inviting visitors to walk around the
garden and enjoy this wonderful display of
nature.
The large-leafed Falconerii varieties are
now in full flower, with their large showy
trusses of flowers and the much smaller
flowers of rhododendron Blue Tit are fully
out and just as showy.
There are many wonderful photos to
be taken in the garden now, so please
come and enjoy this part of Dorset. Don’t
forget the Guided Walks on May: 5th, 12th,
19th and 26th if you would like to join us
for an evening walk in this secluded
woodland garden.
Minterne’s Open Day on Sunday 22nd
May should see the garden in full flower
and at its spectacular best, so please join
us if you can.
Guided Walks are at: 6.30 for 7pm and
cost £5 per adult. To book your place
contact Mrs Panchen on 0n Tel: 01300
341370 , email: [email protected]
We look forward to welcoming you to
Minterne.
Ray Abraham
THETHETHETHE Q Q Q QUIETUIETUIETUIET G G G GARDENARDENARDENARDEN ATATATAT BEMBURY FARM, THORNFORD
Wednesday, 18th May 2011 10.00 for 10.30a.m.
– 4.00 p.m.
A QUIET DAY IN THE GARDEN
will be led by Brother Damian S.S.F.
Formerly Minister Provincial for the European Province
Please bring your own picnic lunch. Tea, coffee & soft drinks will be provided
TO BOOK A PLACE, or for more information, please contact: Dodie & John Garnier on01935 873551 or
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BRADFORD ABBAS COUNTRY FAIR 11th JUNE 2011 This year we are looking forward to staging yet another successful Country Fair as the main fundraiser for St Mary's Church and St Mary's School. Over the years this event has grown and grown, and we will be continuing to use the local Sports Club as our venue which will feature:
Farmers Market, Craft Fair, Events Arena, Birds of Prey Display, Live Music and lots more.
If you are interested in having a stall at this event, particularly for the Farmer's Market, please contact Nicola Hayward on 01935 411434 - we would love to see some new 'foodie' stalls selling anything from Home-Made Cakes to Home-Grown Carrots! Sarah Nias
THE KINGS ARMS Thornford 872294
Ann & Andrew have a warm welcome waiting for you at
the Kings Arms.
We have a new spring menu of tasty homemade dishes and a well
stocked bar with a selection of quality real ales and lagers.
Our new outdoor seating area is perfect for a re-
laxing drink & meal - if the weather allows!
Join our database for regular updates and the chance to win a £10 meal voucher. Send your email address
Seasonal opening times...please phone or email for details.
Spring at Alners Gorse
An Evening with the
Nightingales ar Alners Gorse
Saturday May 14th 7pm –
9.30pm approx - Guided
walk to enjoy the
Nightingales and to see bats,
moths and other wildlife.
Followed by a barbecue.
Booking essential.
Alners Gorse Butterfly
and Moth Weekend
Saturday 11th - Sunday
12th June - Barbecue, moth
trapping, and guided walks
to see the wildflowers,
butterflies and other wildlife.
For further information
please contact Nigel Spring
on 01963.23559 or
07981.776767, or email
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The Rest and Welcome InnMelbury Osmond DT2 0NF
Locally Sourced Home Cooked Food
Real Ale & Fine Wines
200 year old Thomas Hardy
Dorset pub and freehouse
Phone 01935 83248
Info@the rest-and-welcome-inn.co.uk
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
Chetnole, Sherborne, Dorset DT9 6NU Telephone: 01935 872337Website: www.thechetnoleinn.co.ukE-mail:[email protected]
Luxurious 4 Star B & B in a charming Dorset village. 3 rooms (2 king and 1 twin); all ensuite;
Real ales, great homemade food, (recently
garden Snug Bar with couches, board games relaxation ...WRIGGLESWRIGGLESWRIGGLESWRIGGLES Farm Produce Shop next door
Awarded “The Best Freehouse in the UK 2008” by the Great British Pub Awards
Michelin
The Chetnole Inn
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Join us at an Open Day at
Highwood Gardens (behind the ‘long
wall’ with the 5-legged stag on the
A31 Wimborne Road!).
Spread the word and join us from
2.30pm to 6pm on Saturday 7th May
for tea, cakes and to visit the
woodland gardens. Admission for
adults £4, children £2 and under 6’s
FREE! Please note no dogs (other
than guide dogs) allowed.
All the money raised on the day
will bring in much needed funds for
our charity.
We are a local charity which gives
friendship, advice and practical
support to families who live in the
West Dorset District Council area.
Through a network of trained parent
volunteers we help parents, with a
child under 5, discover, or
rediscover, the joy and fun of
parenting. We are self funded and
governed and rely on grants and
donations to provide our service.
www.homestartwestdorset.co.uk
Home-Start West Dorset Home-Start West Dorset Home-Start West Dorset Home-Start West Dorset
Have you ever wondered Have you ever wondered Have you ever wondered Have you ever wondered
what’s behind the long wall what’s behind the long wall what’s behind the long wall what’s behind the long wall
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Highwood Gardens, Drax Estate - photo by John Lamper 9 July 20119 July 20119 July 20119 July 2011
All Day Event
Over 100 Stalls
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
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May & June Diary MAYT u e 3 WVMU - Salisbury
Women's Refuge talk
7.00pm St Andrew's Hall, Yetminster
Sun 8 Garden Open Day 2.00 to 5.00pm Frankham Farm, Ryme Intr.
Mon 9 Ch&L Garden Club -
"Garden Centre Year"
7.30pm Chetnole Village Hall
Mon 9 Art Exhibition by Lyn
Whiteman
10.00 -12.30pm
1.30 to 4.00pm
Jolin Gallery, Yetminster
Sat 14 Hermitage Quiz Night 7.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
Tue 17 WV Women's Group -
"Somerset Lavender"
7.30pm Gable Court, Yetminster
Tue 17 High Stoy Parish Council
meeting
6.30pm Hermitage Village Hall
Wed 18 The Quiet Garden 10.00 -4.00pm Bembury Farm, Thornford
Fri 20 Preschool 40th party 5.30 - 7.00pm Preschool, St Andrew's Sch
Sat 21 St Andrew's May Fair 2.00 - 4.30pm Leigh Village Hall
JUNEMon 6 Ch & L Garden Club 25th 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Anniv. Banquet
Sun 12 Ch & L Garden Club -
Open Gardens Day
Leigh
Sat 11 Mothers' Union Tabletop
Sale
10.00 - mid-day Leigh Village Hall
Sun 12 Garden Open Day 2.00 to 5.00pm Frankham Farm, Ryme Intr.
Wed 15 Leigh & Distr Discussion
Group coach trip
all day Avon Valley Railway & Boat
Ride
Sat 25 Family Fun Event 12 - 3.30pm Hermitage Village Green
JULYSun 17 Garden Open Day 2.00 to 5.00pm Frankham Farm, Ryme Intr.
Sat 30 Leigh Village Hog Roast 7.30pm Leigh Village Hall
Thumbs up to a great time at Messy Church - photo by Judy Nash
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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 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
Evening Yoga Class 7.15 - 9.15pm Leigh Village Hall
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
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
Last Tues Leigh WI 7.30 - 11.00pm Leigh Village Hall Sylvia and
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…Events & Activities1st 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
Wed/f/night Sturminster Mobile Library 11.15am Church Lane, Hermitage
Fortnightly 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
August/September is
a double issue - articles
etc to us by 14 July
REMEMBER
via and Doug
Exploring our school’s
conservation area
Chetnole Chuckers fun in the sun
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CALL: (01935) 41 55 55
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10 am - 6 pm Tuesday - Saturday
Just off the A37 Yeovil to Dorchester Road
towards Sutton Bingham Reservoir
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A wide range of local produceIncluding quality assured meats, fresh fruit & vegetables,
fine wines, ales & cider, freshly baked bread & cakes
And much more
Farm Shop
Fresh oven ready geese available
Michaelmas to Christmas
Goose Slade
Bridge Garage, Leigh, Sherborne, Dorset,
DT9 6HWTel: 01935 872 323MOTS * TYRES * EXHAUSTS*ALL MECHANICAL REPAIRS * SERVICING *BODYWORK * WELDING
Leigh Village Stores & Post officeNOT JUST FOR STAMPS THE POST OFFICE NOW DOES: HOME, TRAVEL & CAR INSURANCE, PERSONAL LOANS, FOREIGN CURRENCY, PERSONAL BANKING & INVESTMENTSYOUR VILLAGE STORE CATERS FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS ESPECIALLY THOSE LITTLE THINGS YOU FORGOT IN TOWN
OPENING HOURSShop & workshop: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm: Sat 9am-1pm
Post Office: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat 9am-1pm. Closed Wed
ADDISON MOTORS
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General NewsSt Andrew’s Wriggle Valley Preschool Celebrate their 40th
On Friday, 20
May from 5.30-
7.00pm, the
Wriggle Valley
Pre-School, part
of St. Andrew’s
CE Primary
School in
Yetminster, celebrates its 40th
birthday with a “family affair” Cheese
& Wine Party. All past and present
and future pupils from 1971 onwards
are invited to come along and join in
the festivities.
The Pre-School has been part of
the community
life of
Yetminster for
40 years and a
place of
welcome and
comfort which
gave children
their first taste
of schooling for
the many years
to come.
We are
holding a “Fond Memories” poetry and story writing competition which is
open to adults and children. In no
more than 100 words, describe your
time at the Wriggle Valley Pre-School,
happy or sad, silly or serious.
For the younger children under 11,
why not tell us the name of our fish
emblem and give our fish some
background and character.
There are three prizes for each
competition which include hampers of
local Dorset goodies, cinema tickets,
dinner at The Chetnole Inn and other
delights. Simply drop off your entries
either to the main St. Andrew’s school
reception or send them to the school
at Stonyacres, Yetminster DT9 6LS.
Entries must be received by 13th May.
The winners will be drawn at the
event and prizes given by Childrens’
Author “BABETTE COLE”.
Specially produced 40th birthday
celebration mugs will be available to
buy as souvenirs and if you have any
pictures of your time at the Wriggle
Valley Pre-School, please do send
them in so
that we can
put them up
as part of
our display.
Entry to the
event is
£2.50/adult,
children
under 18
years old
FREE. There
will be a
bouncy castle, pony rides for the
under 5’s and lots of fun and laughter.
So why not make it a date for your
diary? You can only be that young
twice!
Tickets will be available from 26th
April from Oak Stores, Wriggle Farm
Shop, Leigh Garage and the School
Office. For further information,
please call Mandy Vallender on 01935
873830.
Rosie Cunningham, Governor
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price of ticket - £7.50 per person
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and awareness and awareness and awareness and awareness in the fight in the fight in the fight in the fight
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Do you have or care for
children aged 0 – 5 years?The Sherborne Children’s Centre
is managed by Barnardo's on behalf
of Dorset County Council and
funded through the government’s
Early Years and Child Care Service
Leigh Village Hall
Story Time and Rhyme at 10:00 –
11:00 on Tuesdays – 10 May, 7 June
St Andrew’s School, Yetminster
Messy Play at 10:00 – 11:30 on
Monday 27 June
It would be helpful if you could
book your attendance at these
activities by calling the Sherborne
Children’s Centre on 01935 813021
(or 01305 852843) or by email at
RYME BOOKExchange
We wantyour oldbooks - fiction, classics,
non-fiction or
children’s books
Donate your books to Victoria Cottage,Ryme
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Sherborne Tennis ClubNew members welcome!
For Junior supervised Club sessionsJunior and Adult Squads
Junior and Adult coachingEaster and summer holiday camps
ContactMatt Long on 07974 964470 Stu Wilson on 07825 660781
For Adult and Junior Membership info contact Meg Crothers on 0845 456 3591Or log on to www.sherbornetennis.com
Extensions & RenovationsListed Buildings
Traditional RepairTimber Framing
Carpentry&Joinery
Contact Neil Sellick on07769 730379 / 01935 83633
Batcombe Dorset. Est 15 yrs
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On Wed 31 March we
held our termly Eco Day. As
usual the weather was
disappointing but the
torrential downpours did
not deter our spirits.
The whole school had a
very productive and
enjoyable time. Pre-School
and each class can now
boast a raised bed in which
to grow a host of goodies!
Eventually, we intend to run
a small business enterprise
by selling produce at PTA
events. Paul Miller, our
headteacher,
planted over
60 native
trees at the
bottom of
our field with
the help of
the children
and had a
bad back the
following day
as proof of
his strenuous efforts!
We also had a fun and
messy time trundling
wheelbarrows full of top
soil to fill up the beds. In
addition, we cleared away
the rotted fence around the
Iron Age hut, ready for a
replacement in the Summer
term. In addition children
from each class created
their own cross, mostly
from natural materials,
which will be used as part
of their classroom reflection
time.
Next term,
we intend to
construct our
Eco green
house with
the 1,500
plastic bottles
we have
recycled.
All the
children and
staff send a
huge thank-you to all the
parents and Gavin Locke
who helped. We would also
like to say an especially BIG
thank-you to the Yetminster
Fair who provided the funds
to get our ‘Growing Area’
up and running! We still
have a long way to go and
would welcome any of the
following :-
gardening equipment,
child sized wheelbarrows, a
shed to house equipment,
paving slabs to place
between beds (so the beds
can be tended whatever the
weather), bark/ gravel etc
Please contact the
school if you are able to
donate any of the above.
Log on to our website to
see the photos and details
of our other Eco projects.
Alex Locke,
Eco School Coordinator
www.standrewsyetminster.org.uk
Eco Fun at our School
St Andrew’s C E Primary School
Helping with soil moving
Creating the new raised beds
Helping with
sapling planting
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News from our ChurchesThe patron Saint of horses -St Hippolytus
This month will
begin with an
unusual service at
St. Hippolytus in
Ryme. It will be a ‘Horse
riders’ service’ and I hope
to start it on horseback!
We will be welcoming
guests from the village of
Ippolyts in Hertfordshire,
the only other village in
Britain to have a church
dedicated to St.Hippolytus.
Hippo is the Greek for a
horse but why and how did
our church in Ryme come
to be associated with this
saint?
There are in fact two
saints of this name. One
who was martyred by being
dragged by wild horses
gives us the link with
horses. It is said that this
St. Hippolytus himself
had been converted when a
soldier present at the
execution of St. Lawrence.
This is the most colourful of
the two saints but it may
just be that ‘Hippolytus’
was the name given to
someone who was skilled in
taming colts and in treating
sick horses! He is now
however considered to be
the patron saint of horses,
prison guards; prison
officers and prison
workers!
The origins of this
dedication seem to have
begun with the’ Norman
conquest’. It maybe that
one of the knights who later
received land from
‘William the Conqueror’
brought the name with him
from Normandy where a
number of churches carry
this dedication. St. Ippolyts
in Hertfordshire became a
place where horses were
taken for cures and
blessings. Local history
records that the Crusading
knights brought their horses
to the church to be blessed
before setting off for the
Holy land.
Today horses happily
are no longer used for war
or punishment in this
country, instead they bring
to the countryside their
beauty and strength and
give pleasure to thousands
of people. The horse riders’
service will give us an
opportunity to celebrate
countryside sports and
recreation and give thanks
to God for the beauty of
creation.
Do join us at 11.00 am on
1st May at St. Hippolytus,
Ryme for our Horse Riders’
service. Following the
service everyone is invited
to a ‘Bring and share lunch’
Rev. Simon Brignall The
The church of St Hyppolytus, Ryme Intrinseca is one of only
two churches in England dedicated to this saint
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Yetminster Methodist Church Notes for May - Wesley Day.
n the 24 May every year
Methodists throughout the
world celebrate Wesley Day.
This commemorates the life-
changing experience of Revd John Wesley,
a young and earnest clergyman of the
Established Church, in 1738. He had gone
“unwillingly” to a Bible study meeting at a
house in Aldersgate Street, where the
present Museum of London stands. There,
during a reading about St Paul’s “Letter to
the Romans”, he felt his heart “strangely
warmed” and his life began a new course.
Was this a “conversion”? Certainly not
from unbelief to belief, for Wesley had
been a Christian believer since his
childhood in the rectory at Epworth.
During his years at Oxford University, and
his unhappy months as a missionary in the
colony of Georgia, he had always been
zealous in the performance of his duties.
What, then did his experience mean?
He had striven for years to earn God’s
approval by a rigorous devotional routine
and by undertaking good works in the
prison visiting. However, he still felt a
failure and when he went to Aldersgate
Street that evening he was in low spirits.
What he discovered through the words of
St Paul was the meaning of grace.
Grace is the undeserved kindness of
God which we can never earn by our own
efforts. So many people imagine they are
“not good enough” to approach God with
confidence. It is God who takes the
initiative to approach us; we have only to
accept the blessings he offers with a
grateful heart. It is this trust in God’s
goodness and generosity which Wesley
found, at about a quarter to nine, on that
evening in May.
Jo Jones
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Invitation to Coffee Morning at the Methodist Church Tucked away from the village is the 162 year old Methodist Church
(look out for the finger post at the far end of the village, turn left and we
are on the right). Some of you may never have visited it. One of the
treasures we have is the village war memorial for World War I, which has
been listed by the Imperial War Museum.
We’d like to invite you all to Coffee and Cakes on Saturday May 21
from 10:30am to noon. As a Methodist Church we have shared many
joys and sadnesses of the community, as well as worshipping God Sunday
by Sunday. For generations a faithful witness to our love for Jesus Christ
has been at the centre of our life. Today we stand at the edge for our little chapel. Through death and health problems, our worshipping
congregation feel they can no longer cope with continuing in this long
tradition, so we need your help! The challenge we bring to our
community is to come, meet us, chat, find out our vision for the future
and then to join us in any way you are able. We are the family of God
and welcome all, whatever your background, age, a seeker or searching
for something spiritual. Come along! Come and see!
Sooncheol Choi and Linda Barriball (Ministers)
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FROM THE CONVENT OF ST ELIZABETH IN MINSK,
BELARUSAward winner at the International
Festival of Church Music
Tuesday, 17th May Reception 7.30pm
Concert 8pmThe Friary, Hilfield
Tickets £7.50From Br Martin John SSF
01300 [email protected]
RUSSIAN ORTHODOX LITURGICAL CHANTSSUNG BY THE SISTERS’ CHOIR
Proceeds will support the sisters’ work with the homeless, children without parental support and sufferers’ from drug and alcohol dependence.
Refreshments, CDs, Icons and Russian Souvenirs available
HILFIELD CHURCH
ROGATION
SERVICESUNDAY 9th May4pmSUNDAY 9th May4pmSUNDAY 9th May4pmSUNDAY 9th May4pm
The service in the church
will be followed by a walk
to Manor Farm, Hilfield as
part of the
Rogation ceremony.
21st May 21st May 21st May 21st May10.30am – 12 noon10.30am – 12 noon10.30am – 12 noon10.30am – 12 noonl
YETMINSTER
METHODIST CHURCH
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10.30am – 12 noon10.30am – 12 noon10.30am – 12 noon10.30am – 12 noon
Come, meet us, chat, find out our vision for the future and
then to join us in any way you are able.
We are the family of God and welcome all
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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 MAY:1st Dr Geoffrey Tapper
8th Revd Elizabeth Pennington -
Church Anniversary
15th Mr William Chapman
22nd Revd Sooncheol Choi
29th Revd Linda Barriball -
Holy Communion
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
Sarum Readers:
Chloe Sadler 01935 872794
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
The daffodils made
their appearance on
cue, brightening the
roadsides throughout
Leigh, but this March
was far less breezy than
most.Temperatures
The average
temperature in March
was close to normal: 7.2C
(45F). Like most averages, this
concealed some big differences. The
coldest night (-6.9C/20F) was even
colder than any in February but. the
warmest day produced a summery
20.6C/69F) making it 18% above
average. There were 12 sub-zero
nights - 3 more than usual, and the
first 3 months of 2011 have seen 35
frosts, 15% above average.
Rainfall
From 1995 to 2010 our March rainfall
averaged 52 mm (2.1”). March 2011
was our driest on record and it almost
qualified as a drought, with a mere 12
mm (0.5”). The two previous months
had also been unusually dry so we
have seen a 22% shortfall in total
rainfall this year.
Sunshine
The Met Office has
commented on the UK’s
lack of sunshine since last
summer but March saw a
welcome change as the
sun appeared for 130
hours - a 53% increase
on the the usual 85 hours.
This made it the sunniest
March since 2003, and the sun shone for
35% of the daylight hours instead of the
typical 23% for this time of year. People
who had installed solar electricity
systems during the dull winter months
must have been greatly encouraged
when their generation meters started
speeding up. As the sun’s rays became
more powerful electricity output per
daylight hour doubled in March.
Pressure and wind speeds
The barometric pressure in March
averaged 1023 mm instead of 1017,
and this, together with more easterly
winds, contributed to the unusual
lack of rain. Peak wind speeds were
20% gentler than normal, at 26 mph
instead of 32 mph.
Summary: March 20 11
Temperatures (deg. C) Rain Sun Days without:
Av. Min. Max. Av. Min. Av. Max. mm hours Rain Sun
7.2 -6.9 20.6 1.1 13.3 12 130 26 2
March 2011 “Daffodils, that come before the swallow dares and take
the winds of March with beauty” William Shakespeare
Philip Bryan
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Planning Applications - May 2011BATCOMBE
1/D/11/000109 MINTERNS FOLLY, STILE WAY.
Garage (Full) - Approved.
CHETNOLE
1/D/11/000165 CHETNOLE FARM COTTAGE, BATCOMBE LANE.
Garage (Full) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000397 DEEP LANE FARM, DEEP LANE. Revised elevational
treatments including revised window design &
balustrading (Full) - No Decision.
HILFIELD
1/D/11/000323 2 REMEDY COTTAGE. Replace garage (Full) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000106 THE GOOD HOPE.
Extend time limit for implementation of
1/D/08/000266 to erect first floor rear extension
over existing single storey extension flat roof
(Full) - Approved.
1/E/03/002360 POND FARM. Demolish section of barn, erect gable wall,
insert new windows in existing openings and carry out internal alterations (Listed building Consent) - Withdrawn.
1/E/07/000865 BIDE LODGE, HILFIELD LANE. Certificate of lawfulness for
operation/activity in breach of condition 2 of P.P.
1/N/86/233: unit 1 shall be used solely for residential
purposes ancillary to the property known as Hilfield Manor
(Certificate of Lawfulness (Exi) - Refused.
LEIGH
1/D/11/000326 POUND FARM, BACK DROVE. Install solar panels on garage
(Full) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000350 BROOKSIDE COTTAGE, CHETNOLE ROAD. Erect garage &
retain greenhouse. Extend porch (Full) - No Decision.
YETMINSTER
1/D/11/000569 29 CLOVERMEAD. Rear two storey extension
(Full) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000500 PENCARROW, QUEEN STREET. Single storey
extension. Construct hard terrace surface. Construct porch
(Full) - No Decision.
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1/D/11/000061 LAND TO REAR OF POPLAR COTTAGES, BRISTER END.
Retain agricultural track. Form proposed turning head (Full)
- Approved.
1/D/11/000277 THE SIDINGS, STATION ROAD.
Change of use of part of unit to Animal Feed Supply Shop
A1 Use Class) (Change of Use) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000369 EAST DOWNS, BRISTER END. Extension (Full) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000211 THE ARK, CHAPEL LANE. Change of use to Retail
(Change of Use) - No Decision.
1/D/11/000272 3 THE SIDINGS, STATION ROAD. Timber storage shed (Full) -
No Decision.
1/D/10/000021 R W M LIMITED, CHETNOLE ROAD.
Extensions to existing premises and remodelling yard.
Extensions to car park including new vehicular access.
Form new vehicular access to existing Chetnole House
building & infill existing (Full) - Approved.
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Patio PotsPots can be fun! Go
down to your local recycling
depot and see what is on
offer. For a change try
planting up an old pottery
toilet bowl or disused
chimney pot. The more
outlandish the better!
Make sure that there are
holes in the bottom for
water to drain away. Be
inventive, it will be a talking
point at your summer BBQ.
Morning frosts are still
about so anything you plant
up should be put in a cool
conservatory or greenhouse
or covered with fleece
during the evening until the
end of April. Even then
watch the weather. For
some who want to know
how to grow, buy packets of
seeds and seed trays and
propagate your own
seedlings on the windowsill.
Children adore helping;
they love getting their
fingers grubby and
watching the tiny seeds
spring to life and grow.
Otherwise there are
always plug plants, tiny
plants already in leaf
almost ready to plant up.
These are generally very
cheap to buy and you select
the colours and types of
plants you want. Trailing
geraniums, lobelia, alyssum,
variegated ivy, nemesia,
petunias, surfinias,
marigolds, fuchsias, the list
and the variety of colours
are endless.
To create a hanging
basket, take your wire
basket and balance it on top
of an upright garden pot.
Line the inside of the basket
with moistened living
sphagnum moss or your
chosen liner. Mix John
Innes No.2 compost with a
little Swellgel, a moisture
retentive granule (keep this
product in the shed or
greenhouse. My Mum in-
law kept hers under the sink
in the kitchen, mistook it for
dishwasher powder and
then put it in the
dishwasher!)
Add some slow release
fertiliser. Plant up the
basket in layers, push the
roots of one trailing plant at
a time from the outside
through the moss and the
sides of the basket into the
mixture and create a circle
of plants on the underside
of the basket. Add more
moss up the sides and more
potting mix inside.
When you reach the top
of the basket put a tall
feature plant in the middle
of the basket and plant
around the sides with more
trailing plants. Or if the
basket is to be hung against
a wall put the tallest plant
at the back. Keep watered,
deadhead your blooms as
they fade and if you think
that the
plants
need
some
nutrient
during the summer, water
in a little tomato fertiliser.
Happy Gardening!
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SPOTLIGHT on our communityVoices from the Old VicarageMuriel Doreen Florence Sinnott
I spent a lovely hour chatting to 91
year old Muriel as she recounted her life
story; while she told me her name was
“Muriel” she
added that she is
always known as
“Joy” – a
boyfriend from
many years ago
had described
her as “Joie de
Vivre”, shortened
to Joy and, to her
mother’s horror,
the name stuck!.
Both Joy’s
parents were born in Battersea but she
was born in 1920 in Cologne, Germany
where her father, William Nurrish, was
managing a branch of the NAAFI. He
later moved his family to Wiesbaden.
Her parents had met at school, became
childhood sweethearts and later
married. Joy’s mother was Maud
Rhodes. Joy told me that she had had a
sister who died from TB aged 16 and said
that her father “spoilt her rotten” to
make sure she survived all the rigours of
childhood.
Joy enjoyed school, especially maths,
English and PT and was always in the first
3 of her class. She didn’t achieve a high
enough pass to gain a scholarship, so
attended a commercial studies college
to learn shorthand and typing. Joy told
me that she stayed in her first job for 3
weeks but as she didn’t like the people
there she left and obtained another job.
Eventually she
worked for a large
firm of booksellers
and remained there
for a long time.
During the War
Joy used to travel to
London by train
whenever she
could; when they
weren’t running it
was a case of
jumping onto a
horse-drawn cart and sitting with her
legs dangling over the back! It was
during these journeys that Joy met her
future husband who was an accountant.
After her husband’s early death from TB,
Joy brought up their son, Ian, on her
own, still travelling to and from London
for work while living in Surrey. Joy used
to love travelling and had returned to
Germany in the past, taking her young
son to see where she was born.
Joy loves knitting and doing
needlework and told me that she used to
make all her own clothes. Joy laughed
a great deal during our interview and
said she felt she had had a very full and
satisfying life.
Ginny Goodall
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Club NewsWriggle Valley Women’s Group
In March we had a very interesting talk
given to us by Terri from Oakleigh Farm
Shop, Coles lane Yetminster on how she &
her husband Phil started the business from
small beginnings. The couple bought the
house and land in 2005 and started their
free range pig herd in 2006. Five piglets
arrived soon followed by Minty the lamb &
not long afterwards Ermintrude and Dylon,
the two cows. In 2009 they set up shop in
the garage and then expanded their
business with FIELD TO FORK catering
which got off to a good start. Now in 2011
planning permission has been given to
further expand this local business. All
products are home produced so it is a true
local farm shop. We all enjoyed sampling
some of the home produced products.
May meeting at Gable court 7.30,
Speaker Judith Green – Somerset Lavender .
Ruth Sanford
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Chetnole Cricket Club
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. This season is not likely to be different to any previous season in that respect. The club has a core of long-term members but as with every season we are pleased to welcome anyone who would be interested in playing some cricket with the CCC.
It is the great number of enthusiastic members that have played for the club over the years (some for a few matches some for hundreds of matches) that give the club its very special character.
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 Club.For more information - www.chetnolecc.co.uk
Rodney Yeatman
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Yetminster & Ryme Garden, Art
and Craft SocietyMany businesses start in a small way
and Simpsons Seeds is no exception.
Matt Simpson and his father began
harvesting seeds of old tomato
varieties in their back garden. Matt
gave a fascinating talk at our April
meeting about the way the business
grew and their search for larger
premises. Eventually they took over a
derelict walled garden on the
Longleat estate at Horningsham where
they now raise and sell mainly
vegetable seeds and plants. Matt is
particularly enthusiastic about the chilli
and he brought chilli sauce for
members to try.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday
10 May when we hoped to have the
company of Phillip Gamble who will
speak about cottage garden
herbaceous borders.
On 21 May there will be a plant sale
at the home of Penny Roblin, Croft
Cottage, High Street, Yetminster. This is
a perfect opportunity to buy the plants
you need to fill those gaps in your
garden or to snap up tomato plants for
your greenhouse. As usual there will be
tea and coffee and a raffle. At last
year’s plant sale the sun shone all
morning out of a clear blue sky ….
Finally, a reminder that the summer
show will be on 20 August in St Andrews’
Hall. An outline of the classes was
published in the April magazine.
John Greenwood
Chetnole Art Group We held a successful
exhibition at the Jolin
Gallery, Yetminster in
March. Over fifty paintings
were exhibited covering a
range of subjects and
demonstrating a variety of
mediums from oils to
watercolour and pen and
wash. It was gratifying to
see so many people visit the
gallery and purchase
pictures during the week.
The group received many
compliments and visitors
were impressed with the
range of talent that was
shown.
New Members Needed
for Chetnole Art Group
We are a friendly group
and welcome new
additions and the Summer
term is an ideal time for
new members to join as
current members opt out
because of holidays,
gardening commitments
and for other reasons. This
means there is an
opportunity to get some
individual tuition from our
tutor Peter Lightfoot and
learn the rudiments of
painting and drawing
and/or improve your skills.
The group meets every Tues-
day at Chetnole Village Hall
from 10 a.m. to 1p.m. and it
does not matter if you have
not painted or drawn since
your schooldays…you can
learn how to take up this
really enjoyable hobby and
get a great deal of fun,
pleasure and satisfaction
from it.
If you are interested, please
contact Rosemary on 01935
872256 for further details.
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What fun we all had on Saturday April
2nd in Chetnole Village Hall with our ‘Cup
Cake Extravaganza’. A huge thank
you to all who came, entered
the competitions (at least
40 of you) and all those
who helped in any
way make the
morning the success
it was. A special
thanks must go to
Linda from Jolin Gallery
who very kindly provided
all the coffee and her
excellent coffee making
machine and she and Mary
Dodds judged the competition which must
have been very hard!
We are able to send a cheque for £220 to
The Mothers’ Union Wheels Appeal
which provides transport in
various deprived areas of the
world.
Our May
meeting is on
Tuesday May 3rd
in the Trim Room
at 7pm when
someone will be
coming from The
Salisbury Women’s
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the work they are
involved in. Do join us as
a guest if you would like to for that evening.
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excuse to have one. A good
time was had by all and our
visitors from several local groups seemed
to enjoy our March meeting too. We were
entertained by David Andrews who sang
some WW2 songs accompanied with his
guitar. He shared a very varied selection
of anecdotes about the war, the politics
that went on during that time, together
with many cuttings and photographs from
the papers of the time. This was
followed by a sumptuous buffet provided
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Chetnole & Leigh Garden ClubThe evening of 4 April
saw the revealing of
many oriental gardening
mysteries to the curious,
sometimes bemused,
members of the C&LGC
as Geoffrey Northcote
delivered his lecture “The World of the
Japanese Garden” at Chetnole Village Hall.
A renowned expert on his subject, Mr.
Northcote, most ably assisted by his
charming wife, Mary, immersed his
audience in the special beauty, history and
symbolism offered by this unique type of
garden.
Illustrating the lecture with a series of
outstanding images of the relationship
between trees, plants & mosses, rocks,
shaped gravel patterns and water
containing turtle shaped islets, the
audience was transported to the classic
gardens of Japan such as Kenroku-en in
Kanazwa, Ritsurin Koen in Takamatsu, and
Koraku-en in Okayama. Examples from
Nikko’s winter lakes, the great Buddha at
Kamakura, even the Sento Imperial Palace
in Kyoto (Sento Gosho) and, of course,
those lakeside gardens beside which
Kyoto’s Golden Pavilion is set, were used
to demonstrate the unique symbolism and
meaning of the art form which is the
design of the Japanese garden.
In his enthusiasm to imbue his
audience with the feel of Japan, Mr.
Northcote and his wife rendered an
unaccompanied and spirited version of the
country’s National Anthem – “Kimigayo” –
a first, it is believed, in the history of the
Club. While passages of the lecture were,
perhaps, aimed at an audience with a
higher basic knowledge of the subject than
that possessed by those actually seated in
Chetnole’s Village Hall that evening, there
can be no doubt that much of Mr.
Northcote’s message on the essential
simple yet complex beauty of the
Japanese garden reached every club
member present. While the individual
components may slip from the memory,
the basic sense of the beauty of the art
form will long remain.
A return to a more basic and local level
of gardening is on the cards for the Club’s
next meeting when a speaker from Castle
Gardens will address the topic of “The
Garden Centre Years” – Chetnole Village
Hall, 9 May at 7.30pm. New members and
visitors welcome – free coffee and biscuits
provided!
Tom Withycombe
Leigh & District
Discussion Group
Annual General Meeting
5 April 2011
Chairman Charlie
Osmund opened the
meeting at 7.30pm and
outlined the evening’s
agenda. Unfortunately
Christian Jacobs had work
commitments in America so
was unable to talk about his
life in Antarctica but has
promised to make amends
at a later date. However, at
short notice, Valerie
Buckland stood in with her
recent visit to New Zealand.
The Chairman reminded
everyone of the sudden
very sad death of Malcolm
Clark, Vice-Chairman, and
also Ella Waterfall the
widow of the late Stanley;
they both will be very much
missed. Malcolm would
have taken the Chair on this
evening. Malcolm’s wife,
Rachel, who was present,
thanked everybody for their
support and messages of
sympathy during the past
week.
Last year’s Minutes
were read and accepted.
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Paul Smith, Treasurer, in his
report highlighted a healthy
balance but stressed we
had to accept that there will
be a greater future demand
caused by an increase in the
Speakers’ Fees. Alan
Bastone, Secretary,
informed the meeting that
seats were still available for
the Coach trip on the 15
June to Avon Valley Railway
& Boat Ride at a cost of £19
including a cream tea; this
will be a good day out!
Election of Officers -
All Officers in the light of
the unfortunate death of
Malcolm Clark have
accepted and agreed to
remain in their posts for the
coming year. Valerie
Buckland has accepted the
position of Vice Chairman.
Valerie then gave a talk
on her recent visit with her
husband Norman, to New
Zealand. They had
interesting time, observed
earthquake damage and as
ex-farmers were keen to
see livestock and farming
methods. Valerie had taken
lots of photos which were
handed round and the
promise of a video of her
visit on another occasion;
we shall look forward to
that.
Finally, our evening
finished with a game of
Bingo with caller Charlie
Osmund ably backed up by
wife Ann as the adjudicator,
a most enjoyable evening.
Chris Jacobs
Tuesday ClubTuesday ClubTuesday ClubTuesday ClubWe started our April
meeting with the sad news that our Chairwoman, Pauline Harley, was in hospital. We hope that she will soon be home again. Since our last meeting Ella Waterfall had also died. She had been a member of the club and served on the committee for many years and will be greatly missed not only by us but by the whole community of Leigh.
We then turned to the happier subject of this month’s speaker, Jenny Peet. I dread to think what we were all expecting from a talk entitled “No Knickers” but in the end our blushes were spared. Jenny’s great interest lies in the social history, including the clothes of Tudor times and of course at that period Knickers were worn by no-one as they had yet to be invented in the Victorian Period.
Jenny had many fascinating details of Tudor life to tell us including exact
details of how babies were swaddled, including for the children of the poor a metal hook secured in the back so that babies could be hung up both indoors and outdoors on a tree when the mother was busy working. When babies became too many, contraception was not unknown, fish skins and pigs intestines being used to make condoms.
The children of the poor were set to work very young at such jobs as stoning the crows, feeding pigs and gathering dog’s muck for use in tanning leather. This custom continued in Yeovil into the 1920s. The richer children spent their time learning Latin, Greek and Hebrew.
We also learnt of the interesting cures for various ailments I’m not too sure that my husband would enjoy the cure for his gout, which involved boiling a red haired dog with worms and bone marrow and rubbing in the
resultant mixture. Luckily he is not bald so I shall not have to slice a pigeon down the middle open it out and tie it on his head.
After that I think I should draw a veil over the methods of getting rid of fleas and finish by asking you to join us for May’s talk on “Gardens for Wildlife”.
Sylvia Bryan Sylvia Bryan Sylvia Bryan Sylvia Bryan
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The Hundred of Yetminster
Society - Trip to Bruton
Twenty one members gathered on
Yetminster station to catch the 9.29am
train to Bruton for a day’s escorted tour
of the very varied and interesting parts of
this Somerset town.
Our guide for the day was historian,
John Bishton, who met us at the station
and throughout the visit gave us
information on all the places of interest
that we were able to see and visit. He
also arranged for us to have a welcome
sit down Lent lunch in the church hall
halfway through our visit. A choice of
seven soups, very high quality rolls and
cheese plus coffee was well received!
In the morning we viewed what
remains of the town ponds with views of
the three storey, four gabled Dovecot,
high on the hill – a remnant form the
previous Augustinian Priory and later
Abbey.
This was followed by a visit to the
well known King’s School Bruton, where
in the main hall, we saw wall memorials
to the large number who were killed in
the first world war - so many out of a
school of just a hundred pupils at that
stage.
A walk around the town gave us the
chance to stop on the main bridge over
the River Brue and hear about the earlier
crossings and the number of interesting
old building in the centre of Bruton.
After lunch we visited the quiet haven
of the almshouses of Sexey’s Hospital
founded in 1638, a welcome relief from
the one way traffic systems and narrow
pavements of the present town. Then to
the parish church of St Mary’s for a very
interesting talk on its history from a C14
Crypt below the Chancel to the quite
magnificent Chancel itself decorated in
blue and gold. A very good days trip
enjoyed by all the party. David Fogden
When we heard that a trench had been
dug in the Chetnole playing field, there was
some concern that it might affect the
Chuckers’ start of season BBQ planned for
10 April. A power failure in Chetnole was
found to have been caused by a fault in a
cable directly beneath a corner of our
boules terrain! Part of our playing area had
been dug up and left cordoned off.
However, the event went ahead and was a
great success.
The weather was sunny and warm and
about 40 club members and friends turned
out. The barbecued burgers and sausages
were delicious, as were the trifles for
dessert. The first club games of the year
had to be played on reduced size pistes but
were still most enjoyable.
We welcome the four new members
who joined on the first day of the new
Chuckers season.
Club meetings are Wednesday evenings
at 5:00 pm and Sunday afternoons at
3:00pm.
Ian Wood
Chetnole Chuckers Boules Club
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District Councillor for
the Cam Vale Ward the parishes of Folke,
Alweston, Holnest Holwell,
Leigh, Leweston, Lillington,
Longburton, and North
Wootton:
Cllr Stephen Friar
The Members' Room,
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