May/Jun - Piddle Valley Website

Piddle Valley News & Views
May / June 2013
The Spring
top left
top right
right
Show © Ian Condon
Winners in The Spring Show
A ray of golden daffodils
Admiring the blooms
bottom left Beehive in the making © Ian Condon
bottom right Rebekka Hartmann + Caroline Berguis,
Munich Duo Isaria
PIDDLETRENTHIDE
POST OFFICE AND STORES
NEWS FROM THE PO COUNTER
The Post Office continues to offer an even wider range of services and a
valuable new service for May is the facility for HSBC customers to withdraw
cash, pay in cash or cheques and check current account balances at the Post
Office here in Piddletrenthide. This service is in addition to that already offered
to Alliance Leicester, Post Office, Lloyds TSB and Barclays customers.
Each month the Post Office has a special promotion, often on foreign currency,
so look out for Notices attached to the glass surrounding the Post Office
Counter for details. A reminder of our most popular PO services is given
here – Stamps, Parcels, Postal Orders, Gift Cards, Euros and other Currencies
to order, PO Card Account and Pension and Benefits, PO Savings Accounts,
ISA’s, Telephone and Broadband, Car,Travel, House, Pet Insurances,
Moneygrams, Mortgages, Top Ups, Electric Key, Bill Payments eg electric, telephone, water rates, Council Tax, Income Tax.
Post Office Opening Hours
Monday 8.30 am – 1 pm
2 pm – 5.30 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8.30 am – 1 pm
Saturday 9 am – 12 noon
PO Only Closed On Both Bank Holiday Mondays
NEWS FROM THE SHOP
Don’t forget that meat, supplied by Balls of Puddletown, or poultry from Creedy
Carver can be ordered at any time. If you want a boned and rolled leg of lamb
or a gammon joint for a special occasion, just let us know and we will order it
in from Balls. We can also supply speciality breads from Evershot Bakeries,
such as Cottage Loaves, French Sticks, large wholemeal cobbers, etc
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We would like to take this opportunity to thank our customers for their continued
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Your local Safer Neighbourhood Team is Dorchester East
As some of you may already be aware I will sadly be leaving Dorset Police on 31
May 2013. The happy reason for this is that I will be getting married and moving to
the USA. This is because my ‘husband to be’ is in the Royal Navy and has been
posted over there.
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to your new PCSO, Mark
Jones, who will be taking up the rural reigns. Mark has been a PCSO for 10 years in
rural Bridport and he comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge of village
community policing. I feel sure he will maintain the close community links that have
been forged with the local police in your village. I know that you will make Mark feel
just as welcome and part of the community as you have done with me. Yes, Mark
enjoys a cuppa and you could probably twist his arm for an occasional piece of cake
as you have done with me over the years!
We will be out and about introducing Mark to you over the next couple of months. I
would like to try and get around to see as many of you as possible before I go and
personally thank you for everything you have done to support your local Safer
Neighbourhood Team and Dorset Police during the last six and half years of my
service in your villages.
Thank you for an enjoyable six years where I have helped to look after 38 villages,
10,000 residents (not including their children, grandchildren, tourists, Tolpuddle
Festival go-ers!) Not forgetting all the farmers and their various livestock and a
multitude of small and diverse businesses across the 100 square miles of Dorchester
Rural East beat.
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Dates for your diary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
May
2
Thurs
Coach leaves
10.30 am
Fri
Over 60s Outing to Exbury
Gardens
Plush CC Horse Race Night
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pm
5
Sun
Rogation Sunday Procession
10.00 am
6
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May
Wed
10
11
13
18
Fri
Sat
Mon
Sat
19
19
Sun
Sun
NGS Garden Open
PiddlehintonVillage Hall
AGM
Coffee Morning
PV First School May Fayre
Mobile Library
Millennium Green Trust Barn
Dance
A Cream Tea
Minterne Plant Sale
End Trent Lane (off
Cerne Hill)
Ivy House, P’thide
P’hinton Hall
P’thide Mem Hall
PV First School
AP, P’thide, P’ton
Herrison Hall Ballroom
Charlton Down
High St, Piddlehinton
Minterne Magna
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Tues
Fri
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P’thide Village Meeting
Alton Pancras Village Fete
NGS Garden Open
PV Parish Council meeting
Twinning visit to France
Piddletrenthide Lunch Club
P’thide Mem Hall
The Manor Garden
Butts Cottage, Plush
P’thide Mem Hall
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7.30 – 11
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10.30 am
– 4.30pm
7.30 pm
2 pm
2 – 5 pm
7.30 pm
P’thide Mem Hall
12.30 pm
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Anniversary Exhibition
Over 60s Outing to Lyme
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Duo Isaria Concert
NGS Garden Open
Mobile Library
Coffee Morning
Music at Plush Festival
Alton Pancras
St Pancras Church
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Butts Cottage, Plush
AP, P’thide, P’ton
P’thide Mem Hall
St John’s Church, Plush
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Mobile Library
PV Parish Council meeting
Piddletrenthide Lunch Club
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P’thide Mem Hall
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7.30 pm
12.30 pm
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Saturday 17th August - PV Gardens Club Summer Show, Glebe House, AP
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St. Mary's Church, Piddlehinton
Munich DUO ISARIA Concert
Saturday 8th June 7.30 pm
Rebekka Hartmann
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From the editor ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Hopefully, signs of Spring are a definite after the seemingly endless chill and
winds we have enjoyed since I last penned the introduction to PVNV. As I
write the sky is blue with some fast moving clouds, it is windy, the primroses
are waving, the magnolia and the fruit trees haven't lost their buds and bright
and verdant weeds are appearing – so perhaps Summer is on the way !
The Neighbourhood Plan is definitely moving forward. One hat I have
acquired is leading the Energy Focus Group where discussions have
highlighted a number of initiatives to explore further, including the potential
for a Piddle Valley community initiative to generate wood for fuel. We are
lucky to have a Woodland Trust Trustee on hand to help us navigate the
viability. I am delighted that Piddle Valley First School Head Tracy Jones is
keen to involve the children in an energy project so we will report further in
the next issue. It has been interesting to join the Housing group on a walk
around Piddletrenthide; the next is around Alton Pancras. It is a very good
way to learn about the Valley and for me to see where copies of PVNV get
delivered !
In this issue, we have the first instalment from a novice bee keeper, a very
moving poem, an update on the Neighbourhood Plan and lots of dates for
your diaries - a wonderful choice of concerts and fetes, and a reminder that
the cricket season has begun. So enjoy all that the long Spring and Summer
days offer and do keep sending in your reports and pictures.
Dot Browning
Contents
Dates for your diary ~ Editorial ~ News from the Vicarage ~
Services ~ Obituary ~ News, from the Villages ~ General News & Notices ~
Clubs, Groups, Organisations ~ Piddle Valley First School ~ Piddle Valley
Neighbourhood Plan ~ Piddle Valley Parish Council ~ Piddle Valley Pursuits ~
Remembering ~ Sport ~ Surgeries
Photographs Cover Fiddler on the Roof © Ian Condon
Inside © Ian Condon, Munich Duo Isaria, Cerys Curtis Editorial ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Editor
Dot Browning
T 01300 348280 } E [email protected]
Deputy Editor Ros Charlton
T 01300 348063 }
Treasurer
Susan Chance
T 01300 348311 E [email protected]
Advertising
Lindsay Merton E [email protected]
Distribution
Ann Jordan
T 01300 348015
Copy deadline July/August issue – 15th June 5pm Confirmed copy dates –
15th February, April, June, August, October, 10th December
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Further details in the next News & Views
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News from the Vicarage ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Good Earth
This winter we have all had to put up with what seemed like endless rain that
flooded the fields and left the land saturated followed by a bitterly cold wind
that blew from Siberia for what seemed like weeks on end. Our farmers
have had to endure not just the physical discomfort of the weather but also
the problems of the grass not growing to feed their livestock and their arable
crops being damaged by the prolonged wet and cold. So Rogationtide this
year is even more significant than usual. It is the season when we ask for
God’s blessing on the land in particular but when we also pray for the world
of work, for our local communities and for our stewardship of all that God
gives us.
To mark Rogation this year, we shall have two processions, both on Sunday
the 5th May: one on each side of the benefice.
In the east, the Three Churches will meet at 10.30am at St Andrew’s,
Melcombe Horsey before setting off on tractors and trailers around the
countryside. The procession will end with a bring and share lunch back in St
Andrew’s churchyard (or, if cold or wet, in the church itself).
In the Piddle Valley, we shall meet at 10.00am in the yard at the end of Trent
Lane (off Cerne Hill) just on the opposite side of the river from the Piddle Inn.
James Boughey has kindly agreed that we may park cars in the yard before
we set off across the fields on foot.
During these processions, we shall not only enjoy each other’s company in the
beautiful countryside in which we are privileged to live but pause from time
to time to thank God for an aspect of it (animals, water, crops, homes, places
of work, schools etc) and to ask for God’s blessing on those aspects and on
ourselves.
Prosper throughout the year
the work done on our local farms.
Bless all who work with the world's resources
and enable them to be good stewards of your creation;
fulfil the farmer's hopes in a plentiful harvest;
feed your people with wholesome food;
and may town and country, united in gratitude to you,
be drawn nearer to the understanding
and true service of each other;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen
Rev Tony Monds
The Vicarage, Piddletrenthide
T 01300 348211 E [email protected]
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SERVICES and
READINGS
5th May
(Easter 6 / Rogation)
White
Ps 67
Acts 16.9-15
(use as OT lesson)
John 14.23-29 or
John 5.1-9
12th May
(Easter 7 /
Sunday after
Ascension Day)
White
Ps 97
Acts 16-16-34
(use as OT lesson)
John 17.20-end
19th May
Pentecost
Red
Ps 104.24-end
Acts 2.1-21
(use as OT lesson)
John 14.8-17, 25-27
26th May
Trinity Sunday
White
Ps 8
Prov 8.1-4, 22-31
Rom 5.1-5
John 16.12-15
THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON,
CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY
Cheselbourne
8.30am Holy Communion
Melcombe Horsey
10.30am Rogation Procession
(starting at the church)
Piddle Valley
10.00am Rogation Procession
(starting on the other side of the river opposite the Piddle Inn car park)
Hilton
8.30am Holy Communion
Melcombe Horsey
11.00am Morning Prayer
Cheselbourne
9.30 Family Eucharist
Piddlehinton
6.30pm Parish Communion
Alton Pancras
11.00am Family Eucharist
(Patronal festival)
Alton Pancras
8.30am Holy Communion
Hilton
11.00am Morning Prayer
Piddlehinton
9.30am Parish Communion
Melcombe Horsey
11.00am Family Eucharist
Piddletrenthide
9.30am Family Service
Cheselbourne
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Piddletrenthide
8.30am Holy Communion
Melcombe Horsey
11.00am Morning Prayer
Alton Pancras
9.30am Family Eucharist
Hilton
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Cheselbourne
11.00am Family Service
Piddlehinton
6.30pm Evening Prayer
Services shown in italics are taken from the timeless prose of the Book of Common Prayer published
in 1662.
The Family Eucharists (based on Common Worship Order One), Family and other services
are in contemporary language.
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60th Anniversary of the Coronation
Exhibition of Memorabilia in Alton St Pancras Church
2nd June 2013 2 – 6 pm
followed by Evening Prayer at 6.30 pm
Refreshments
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SERVICES and
READINGS
2nd June
Trinity 1
(Proper 4)
Green
Ps 96
1 Kgs 8.22,23,41-43
Gal 1.1-12
Luke 7.1-10
9th June
Trinity 2
(Proper 5)
Green
Ps 30
1 Kgs 17.17-end
Gal 1.11-end
Luke 7.11-17
16th June
Trinity 3
(Proper 6)
Green
Ps 32
THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON,
CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY
Cheselbourne
8.30am Holy Communion
Melcombe Horsey
11.00am Parish Communion
Hilton
9.30am Family Eucharist
Piddletrenthide
11.00am Morning Prayer
Piddlehinton
9.30am Family Service
Alton Pancras
6.30pm Evening Prayer for the
Coronation anniversary
Hilton
8.30am Holy Communion
Piddletrenthide
11.00am Parish Eucharist
Cheselbourne
9.30am Family Eucharist
Piddlehinton
6.30pm Evening Prayer
Melcombe Horsey ± Old Brewery Hall
10.30am Songs, coffee and buns
Alton Pancras
8.30am Holy Communion
Hilton
11.00am Morning Prayer
Piddlehinton
9.30am Parish Communion
Melcombe Horsey
11.00am Family Eucharist
Piddletrenthide
9.30am Family Service
Cheselbourne
6.00pm Evening Prayer
Piddletrenthide
8.30am Holy Communion
Melcombe Horsey
11.00am Morning Prayer
Alton Pancras
9.30am Family Eucharist
Hilton
6.00pm Evening Prayer
2 Sam 11.26-12.10, 13-15
Gal 2.15-end
Luke 7.36-8.3
23rd June
Trinity 4
(Proper 7)
Green
Ps 22.19-28
Isa 65.1-9
Gal 3.23-29
Luke 8.26-39
30th June
Trinity 5
(Proper 8)
Green
Ps 16
1 Kgs 19.15-16, 19-21
Gal 5.1, 13-25
Luke 9.51-end
Cheselbourne
Piddlehinton
11.00am Family Service/Baptism 6.30pm Evening Prayer
Alton Pancras
8.30am Holy Communion
Rawlesbury Camp, Bulbarrow
11.30am Service to dedicate re-erected cross
Morning Prayer is said at 8.00am on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at Piddletrenthide, on the 2nd
and 4th Tuesdays at Alton Pancras, every Wednesday at Hilton and at 9.30am on the 1st, 3rd and
5th Thursdays at Piddlehinton.
A said Eucharist is celebrated at 9.30am on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Piddlehinton .
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From the Registers
Funerals
The burial of Eva Elizabeth Foy of Yeovil (but
formerly of Piddletrenthide) took place at All Saints’,
Piddletrenthide on the 28th February 2013 following
a funeral elsewhere.
The burial of Ione Dorothy Banner of Piddletrenthide
took place at All Saints’, Piddletrenthide on the 11th
March 2013 followed by a service of thanksgiving
for her life.
The funeral of Muriel Heather Clarke of Melcombe
Bingham took place at All Saints’, Hilton on the 25th
March 2013 followed by burial.
Obituaries
Ione Dorothy Banner (1926 – 2013)
Ione’s story would make a good novel. Born in Karachi, the only child of
Rachel and Edwin Price, he highly educated and working in the cotton and
jute trade. Edwin died suddenly when Ione was only eight and mother and
daughter returned to England to a small place in Richmond near London.
Come the war, Ione and best-friend Wendy were evacuated to Australia.
While in Adelaide she met a young Australian fighter pilot called Tom Allen.
Back in post-war England, Wendy’s family introduced Ione to another airman,
Gordon Banner, a veteran of Bomber Command and later a test pilot
instructor at Farnborough. They married in 1951 and after his year at staff
college in Canada, the family settled in a large old house in Royston, gradually
filling the large number of rooms with four children, total now six,
supplemented by Ione’s mother Rachel. Ione even found a use for the
basement, founding a nursery school, still thriving in 2013. Later she became
headmistress of a local village school, with the subsequent family move to
Dorset ending her highly successful career.
When Gordon retired, he built a wooden sailing boat which he named Ione,
the Greek word for ‘sea-nymph’ and all the family enjoyed south coast
cruising. They also visited Australia where the two ex-pilots, Tom and Gordon
had experiences to share.
Sadly, both Gordon, and Tom’s wife Liz succumbed to cancer but it was
several years later before Ione and Tom met again and romance developed
through some legendary holidays, including her 80th birthday cruise to
Antarctica. In December 2012 she was diagnosed with cancer and the
cancellation of their booked trip to Alaska was a sad consequence. Her family
united in caring for her at home and there is some poignancy in the fact that
her last-ever outing was to see Fiddler On The Roof at the Memorial Hall in
March.
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News, comings & goings in the valley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Alton Pancras
Village Fete – 25th May
The fete season kicks off with the AP fete in the walled garden of the Manor,
at 2 pm on Saturday 25th May: 50% of the proceeds to the AP church
restoration fund and the balance to local charities of which 25% to the AP
Trust for village projects. Fete supporters are very welcome to send
suggestions for local charities which they would like to see supported by the
fete to AP Trust chair Rex Goddard / [email protected]
or AP Trustee Andrew Graham / [email protected]
Andrew Graham
60th Anniversary of the Coronation – 2nd June
Alton Pancras is celebrating the occasion with an exhibition of memorabilia in
the Church – see poster for details.
Sally Dangerfield / 01300 348880
Concert – The Dave Bowen Quartet
Advance notice for a concert on July 19th 2013 at 7.30 pm at Alton St
Pancras - Swing Tunes, Ballards & Jazz Standards by The Dave Bowen Quartet.
See poster for details and further information in the next News & Views.
AP
A Timeline of AP’s History from the year 891 to 2013 is now on the
Piddle Valley website via the Village Histories link. Despite the span of years,
it doesn’t take long to read !
AP
A small yet distinguished-sounding group turned out for the annual
churchyard clean-up morning. Two Squires, two Deans, a Coombes and a
Dangerfield. Their enthusiasm discovered a ‘new’ old gravestone on which
two of the words might be Willin Styckland. A William Stykelane, rector of
Melcombe Horsey, appears in AP records in 1376; it couldn’t be – could it?
AP
No difficulty finding a 70th birthday present for “local knowledge”
John Squibb. A new hip, currently being run-in at the prescribed slower
speed, and a bumper crop of cards.
AP
The village Trust has published contact details of all residents who
agreed to be on the list, an important tool in passing information. It also
contains a sketch map of the locations and addresses of each house, vital in a
village without street numbers ! Copies are not/must not be distributed
beyond AP, for obvious reasons.
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Vic Ralph’s family will have special reason to visit the National
Trust’s Coleshill House site this year. During WW2, Vic, then of Austral Farm,
volunteered to be trained as a local saboteur should an invasion take place,
along with father Gilbert, and Aubrey Waterman. On display at Coleshill is
one of the underground bunkers in which their ‘weapons’ were stored. AP’s
bunker was in Church Hill Wood.
AP
Although part of the well-known Piddletrenthide family, we in the
northern territory feel that we have lost our matriarch on the death of Marion
Wightman, due to her long family connections with the Watermans’ of the
former Holcombe Farm.
AP
The eggboxes available from Meadow View, the thatched house
alongside the southern village sign - welcoming drivers who keep to the
speed limit - are sometimes marked either C (for Chicken’s) or D (for Duck’s).
If you see an A, we would welcome a view of just what Alpacas’ eggs taste
like !
[email protected]
Piddlehinton
Annual General Meeting – 8th May 7.30 pm
The AGM of Piddlehinton Village Hall Committee will be held on Wednesday
8th May 2013 at 7.30 pm. The present Committee would be pleased to
welcome new members. Come along to see if it would be something you
would like to be part of.
A Cream Tea – Sunday 19th May 2 – 5 pm
A Cream Tea with home-made scones and jam will be held at the home of
Mrs Cynthia Legg at High Street, Piddlehinton.
Proceeds to be divided between Julia’s House and Piddlehinton Village Hall.
Duo Isaria Concert - Saturday 8th June 7.30 pm
St. Mary's Church, Piddlehinton is the venue for a concert (part of a tour of
Southern England) by Munich DUO ISARIA performing works by Geminiani,
William Byrd, Biber and J S Bach. Rebekka Hartmann, one of Germany's
leading young violinists, already embarked on an international solistic career,
is accompanied by harpsichord partner, Caroline Bergius.
Rebekka studied in Munich and Los Angeles and is the winner of several
national and international prizes, including the Jascha Heifetz Scholarship
Prize, 2002. She has performed as a soloist with orchestras in Germany,
South Africa and China and in November 2012 gave her debut at the Berlin
Philharmonic hall with the violin concerto by Karl Amadeus Hartmann. Her
recently recorded CD „The Birth of the Violin“, (Naxos) with rare solo works
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by Geminiani, Biber & Guillemain won the Echo Classic Award 2012 for the
best solo recording of the year. Rebekka Hartmann plays on an Antonio
Stradivarius from the year 1675.
Caroline Bergius is a native of Scotland and former student of Trinity College
of Music London; her post-graduate studies took her to the Musikhochschule
Munich and the Paris Conservatoire. She has given concerts and broadcasts
in UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Switzerland. She specialises in chamber
music courses for young school age instrumentalists, in Germany and on the
Isle of Berneray, Outer Hebrides. In 2011 Caroline was awarded the Cross of
the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany by the former
Bundespresident, Christian Wulff, for her services to youth and music.
Caroline Bergius performs on a double manual harpsichord made by Martin
Sassmann in 1984; it is a replica of an instrument created in 1639 by the
Flemish harpsichord maker, Andreas Ruckers.
Please inform your friends of this special opportunity to experience the beauty
and virtuosity of Early Music and Baroque sonatas for violin and harpsichord
in ideal surroundings and at first hand. Tickets can be obtained on entry |
£12 | under 18s free. Part donations will be given to Church funds
Honor Brown
Your village needs you !!
Piddlehinton Church Fete at West Lodge
The church fete is not that far away – Saturday 20th July - so we would be
very pleased to have donations for our annual village event:
• Donations for the Raffle and Silent Auction (eg day’s gardening,
• Books, records, DVD’s, CD’s
• Toys, soft toys, games, jig saw puzzles
• Bric a brac (sorry, we can’t take clothes and large furniture items)
• Bottles suitable for the Bottle Tombola
•
On fete day:
• Cakes, pies, home-made preserves
• Plants, shrubs, flowers, fruit and vegetables
•
Any help you can give on the weekend of the fete will be much appreciated:
• Friday afternoon: moving tables and chairs
• Saturday morning: setting up including erecting marquees and gazebos
• Saturday after the fete: re-arranging the site for the evening BBQ
• Sunday morning: final clear up and removal of all items
•
If you can help in any way please contact any of the committee members on
01300-348 - :
Honor Brown 252; Mike Lines 805; Fay Lord 335;
Di Rogers 405; Gay Hanbury 465; Alan Phillips 220; Susie Harland 272
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Servicing and Installations
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Tel: 01305 871678
Bathrooms & Kitchens
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Portesham
MARQUEE HIRE
AND MANY OTHER ITEMS
The Churches have for hire
Two marquees (38ft x 28ft) which can
be joined together
A large tent (30ft x 15ft)
A Hog-Roast (with hog if you want !)
A Skittle Alley
Folding chairs, tables, catering items
Discounted rate for events held
within the Four Parishes of
Cheselbourne, Melcombe Bingham,
Hilton & Milton Abbas
Contact: Roger & Meg Gray
Tel: 01258 837152
email: [email protected]
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Piddlehinton Village Hall – What’s on every week
Tuesdays
TABLE TENNIS
Contact
Beryl Ellis / 01305267394
7.00 – 9.00pm
Thursdays
POST OFFICE
2.00 – 4.00pm
SHORT MAT BOWLS
7.30 – 9.30pm
Contact
Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264
To Hire
Very reasonable hire rates for groups, parties and events,
15 large and 5 small tables, tea urn and other equipment
Bookings
Contact
Chair
Treasurer
Secretary
Vickey Steven / 01300 348294
Pam Lock / 01300 348474
Fay Lord / 01300 348335
Sue Nicholas / 01300 348436
Vickey Steven 01300 348294
Piddletrenthide + White Lackington
National Gardens Scheme - Ivy House
Bank Holiday Monday 6 May – gates open 2 pm
Our first opening of the year [booked back in the balmy days of last August]
was an experiment to test the popularity of a mid-week opening. Considering
the inclement weather forecast on the day [heavy rain, cold and windy]
we didn't expect anyone to venture away from their fireside. But we were
pleasantly surprised when an early morning phone call alerted us to some
stalwart members of the Townswomens Guild who intended spending the
afternoon with us. They were joined by other family friends and several
holiday makers. Obviously Cabin Fever is strongly felt when we pass the
Spring Equinox !
With the tulips just showing colour in their buds and the daffodils, usually
finished by the back end of March, still unfurling their petals, what will be
blooming come May 6th, our last Spring opening of 2013 ? Come and find
out, when we unlock the gates at 2.00pm Bank Holiday Monday !
Bring your family and friends and enjoy a home-made tea seated in our
courtyard and browse the Plant Stall to replenish your weather beaten
borders ...............
Bridget & Dave Bowen / 01300348255
See www.piddlevalley.info for latest new on events in the Piddle Valley
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SATURDAY 22ND JUNE 2013
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(By kind permission of Mr & Mrs James Boughey)
12noon to 4pm
A day for all the family with many new and exciting events
Barbecue with local Dorset food, Bar
Lots of stalls, huge bouncy castle, children’s games
and much more
All proceeds to Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance and All Saints Church
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Sunday 26 May, Sunday 9 June, 2 - 5 pm, £3, children free
Looking back to what I wrote for the last newsletter, I can see that hardly any
of my predictions came true. For our April opening we had no blossom,
tulips were only just breaking their buds and the marsh-orchids were still
invisible, keeping warm underground. Luckily there was a marvellous show of
daffodils, hellebores, primroses, a few frittiliaries and other early spring bulbs
and the camellias bloomed just in time. We're keeping our fingers crossed in
hopes for more seasonal weather for our next two openings. Come along
and support us, the tea and cakes are always superb and every penny we
make goes to support Macmillan Cancer Support, Marie Curie Cancer Care,
Help the Hospices and several other smaller charities.
Jane & John Preston
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Plush is set to become Pollywood for four days from 7th – 10th May,
when a German film crew have booked the Brace of Pheasants to film a
sequence for a TV crime series, the ‘Inspector Jury Mysteries’. The Brace will
be closed for ‘Action’ from the Tuesday to Friday after the May Bank Holiday
and its rumoured that filming may venture on to the lanes as well. Just in
case a moment of fame has crossed your mind - no-one knows yet whether
local ‘extras’ will be called for !
Ros Charlton
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Music at Plush Festival June – September
The 2013 programme combines and contrasts contemporary and folk music
with classical masterpieces – Ensemble & Festival Day 21/22 June, Ensemble &
Signum Quartet 5/7 July, Solo Recital and Lieder Concert 23/24 August and
New Horizons 14 September. Programme includes a Young Musicians
Workshop to enable local young musicians to discover the joy of ensemble
music. Details www.musicatplush.net
Kat Brendel / 0203 2861885
General News + Notices ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Mondays
May
June
Mobile Library
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Alton Pancras
Piddletrenthide Poachers Inn
Wightmans Close
Piddlehinton
Paynes Close
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11.55 - 12.10
13.20 - 13.50
13.00 – 14.40
MINTERNE PLANT SALE
19 May 2013 10.30am – 4.30pm
Plants supplied by Hillier Nurseries
Other suppliers include Minterne Gardens,
The Gardens Group, Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens
SPONSORED BY
CHURCH HOUSE
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the manner of Capability Brown in the
18th Century. The gardens are laid out
in a horseshoe below Minterne House,
with a chain of small lakes, waterfalls and
streams. They contain a unique collection
of Himalayan Rhododendrons and Azaleas,
and many fine and rare trees.
Minterne House, Minterne Magna,
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7AU
(A352 between Sherborne and Dorchester)
www.minterne.co.uk
07710 836 806
Plants supplied by
In aid of the Countryside Alliance and Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance
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Blood Donation
You can make an initial check to find out whether your health allows you to
donate blood by calling 0300 123 23 23 or on the Blood Transfusion website
(www.blood.co.uk). The website also explains what to expect at a donation
session and how blood is used. You can book an appointment as well, which
minimises your waiting time at the session.
DORCHESTER sessions are held at the United Church Hall, South Street (near
Goulds household store). The sessions are from 1.30pm to 3.25pm and
4.30pm to 7pm on Thursdays :
23rd May
6th June
27th June
2nd May
The blood donation website also has links to websites giving information
about registering as a potential donor of tissues such as skin, bone and bone
marrow.
Rosalyn Charlton
Piddle Valley Players
The Piddle Valley Players are very pleased to announce that the raffle held at
each of performances of The Fiddler on the Roof raised a total of £300. This
money will be divided between the Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall and
Longmead Community Farm at Milborne St Andrew, a charity which supports
families in crisis. We would like to thank the audience for their support in our
chosen charities.
Anyone wishing to join the Piddle Valley Players is most welcome .Our only
criteria is you need to be happy to work as part of a team, be committed and
do your best. Rehearsals start in September 2013.
Thank you.
Rachel Olley / 01300 348758
Minterne Himalayan Gardens – Guided Evening Walks
The Head Gardener of Minterne Gardens, Ray Abraham, is hosting evening
guided walks on Thursdays throughout MAY with the next walks being held
on 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th at 5.30pm.
Ray’s extensive knowledge of the garden, coupled with some friendly weather
should make for a fascinating evening ! Cost is just £5 for adults,
accompanied children free of charge.
For more information or to book your place contact Mrs Panchen on 01300
341370 or email [email protected]
Ray Abraham, Head Gardener
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The Bridge Educational Trust
The Bridge Educational Trust (Registered Charity No 1068720) was
established in 1990 in memory of John Bridge, the last of the family which
founded the Piddle Valley School in the middle of the 19th century.
The objectives of the Trust are educational, and grants are given primarily to
those wishing to study at a school, college, or other educational
establishment. Applications are particularly welcomed from residents of the
Piddle Valley and its immediate neighbourhood. Normally applicants should
be nearing the end of their school careers or have left school, though younger
children with special educational needs may be considered.
At the Trustees’ discretion, expeditions or travel groups for young people
which are organised for scientific or cultural purposes may be eligible,
provided they contain an educational element.
The Trustees give priority to cases involving hardship or difficult family
circumstances and where, without some assistance, the desired education,
course or activity would not be possible. Special consideration is given to
older people who may wish to start training for a particular career or other
purpose after normal education has been interrupted
Meetings of Trustees to consider applications are held in February, June and
October.
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an application form by writing to The Administrator c/o Piddle Valley First
School,
Piddletrenthide,
DT2
7QL,
or
by
emailing
[email protected]. Applications by post or email should be
received not later than the 15th of the month before the meeting at which
they are to be considered.
Richard Drewe / 01300 348253
Trading Standards
Most of us will have had to go out and buy a second hand
car at least once. It is probably fair to say that the majority
of us don’t know much about cars other than when they
go wrong it can be expensive, and a lot can go wrong.
Second hand car sales from dealers were the most
complained about purchase last year.
It can be tempting when searching for a new car to travel far and wide
looking for the right car at a bargain price, but what happens if that car goes
wrong? If the seller is in trade, the law generally regards it as reasonable that
he should be given the opportunity to fix the car. This may mean in practical
terms that you have to take the car back to him, which is going to be
inconvenient, particularly if he needs to hold onto it, and you are then left
without a car.
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The majority of complaints involve civil (as opposed to criminal) issues, and it
is up to you and the trader to resolve them. A small percentage may relate to
safety, or not having been told the truth when you bought the car. For
example, being told that the car had done less miles than it actually had,
which is known as ‘car clocking’ to most of us. Trading Standards will
investigate where there is a breach of any criminal law.
If you have any consumer issues and need advice or want to make a
complaint about a purchase or a service, call the national Citizens Advice
consumer helpline on 08454 04 05 06.
Look out for the Buy with Confidence logo - trading standards check traders
so you don’t have to. Visit the website www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk or
call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 08454 04 05 06.
Clubs, Groups, Organisations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Piddle Valley Gardens Spring Show
Despite being the coldest March on record since 1962 with persistent icy
easterly winds, over 140 entries for this year’s Spring Show in Piddletrenthide
Memorial Hall on the 6th April was a huge credit to those hardy souls of the
Piddle Valley who ensured the Show was a delightful reflection of what spring
has to offer, even in such challenging conditions. A big thank you should be
given to all exhibitors for their wonderful contributions.
Judge Bob Symes of Dorchester, with over 30 years experience of daffodil
growing, and 15 years of daffodil judging, thought the exhibits admirable
considering the predominantly cold preceding weather, and was full of praise
to all contributors for their efforts.
The photography section was judged by John Tilsley of Martinstown, who
was most impressed by the diverse nature of the photographs on show,
which were all based on “The Piddle Valley” and included landscape, portrait
and an open category.
The Challenge Cup, awarded for the highest number of
points gained in the show, was presented by
Chairperson Ann Jordan to David Downton, who also
won certificates for both his display of 3 vases of
daffodils and a photographic portrait of John Foot.
Second in the points total was Eric Groome, with John
Foot a close third. Certificates were also awarded to
Ann Millard for her stunning “Green and White Exhibit”
and Peter Chance for his mouth watering “Cooks Choice
basket”, which also secured Peter the “Best in Show”
award.
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Home made cake and teas were enjoyed by the many visitors to the show in
the afternoon, and the event closed with the raffle, which had been very
kindly organised by Jean Groome.
Dates for your diaries
The Piddle Valley Gardens Club Summer Show is to be held on Saturday 17th
August 2013 at Glebe House, Alton Pancras by kind permission of Sally
Dangerfield.
Neil Herbert, Show Secretary
Piddle Valley Over 60s
Our first outing is to Exbury Gardens on 2nd May leaving Piddletrenthide at
10.30 am. The cost to members is £17 which includes entry to the gardens
and a ride on the train there. For guests the cost is £21.
The next outing will be on 6th June to Lyme Regis with a visit to Moore’s
Biscuits en route. The coach will leave Piddletrenthide at 10.00 am. The cost
is £7 for members and £10 for guests.
Hilary French / 01305 848501
Piddletrenthide Lunch Club
Held the last Friday of the month at Piddletrenthide Memorial
Hall at 12.30pm.
The dates of the Lunch Club for May and June are :
Friday 31st May Chicken & Leek Pie, New potatoes & Peas
Rhubarb pudding
Friday 28th June Buffet
In March our cooks produced a scrumptious meal of Steak & Kidney Cobbler,
followed by a lovely trifle which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. On Good
Friday we had a change of venue and went to The Poachers Inn where our
members enjoyed another excellent meal. Thank you to Sarah and Nigel for
their support , which is much appreciated.
It’s always nice to see new faces and we’ve had a few lately, but of course we
also appreciate seeing our ‘regulars’ who come along and enjoy the lovely
meals and good company.
Thank you to all our volunteers who help in various capacities. If anyone
would like to join our ‘willing’ team of volunteers or would like to know more
about the Lunch Club, please contact
Sue Jennings / 01300 348076
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PIZZERIA RISTORANTE BED & BREAKFAST
Mario and Joanna are delighted to welcome you to the Piddle Inn where you
will find a warm welcome, with home made Italiano food and traditional
English food from Monday to Sunday 12 noon till 2.30pm in the afternoon
and 6-9.30pm in the evening.
AA FINE DINING AWARD 2012
The open fire is a warm and inviting place to sit on our
comfortable chesterfields, avoid the weather and sample one of our
Cask Marque awarded Ales, served straight from the barrel or one of
our handpicked wines from LWC.
Mario sources the best quality, local produce to create seasonal menus with our
Fresh Fish and Specials boards offering dishes to tempt your taste buds.
Sunday Traditional Roast Lunch
Served from Noon until 3.00pm freshly cooked - £9.95 one course
Very Large Take Away Menu ~ Available During Restaurant Hours
Entertainment
Start the evening with our luxurious Steaks only £9.95 (on Fridays) served with
all the trimmings, then enjoy atmospheric pub with Happy Hour from 5 till 6pm
Monday to Friday. To finish the evening why not have a game of pool or darts
with live music events held regularly.
Steak Night every Friday, Pizzeria Take Away Service
Rooms to Let
Open every day from 12 noon till closing
01300 348468 Email [email protected] www.piddleinn.co.uk
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Coffee Mornings, Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide
Friday 10th May, 10.30 am -12 noon with cake sale
Friday 14th June, 10.30 am -12 noon with raffle
Cerne Sheep Group
Mon, May 13, 6:30pm visit to Mole Valley Farmers’ mill, Bourne Park,
Piddlehinton DT2 7TU where Nigel Mapstone will show us around. Adjourn
to Piddle Inn, Piddletrenthide.
Mon, May 27 Sherborne Castle Country Fair, 10am – 6pm (adult: £11 or £9
in advance, 01749 813899 or online). Huge number of attractions and many
rare breeds -- more details and great pictures via your search engine.
Mon, June 3 Farm visit, to be confirmed.
Fri, June 7 Conclusion of Dorset County Museum exhibition which includes
Sue Jenkins’ sheep pictures.
Sat, June 29 8am in Yeovil; 9am Blandford - coach picks up for trip to Joe
and Adam Henson’s Cotswolds farm. Coach and farm entry: £17.50. To
book send cheque, made out to Celia Messer at Grenville (see below) ASAP,
saying where you want to board. Sorry, but you are not booked until cheque
received, as coach company is paid well in advance. Lunch is available there,
or pack one. The farm diary shows that Adam will be around that day so we
may have a personalised tour, but confirmation awaited that we will be
offered a trailer ride around the various rare breeds so the day should not be
exhausting. Exact pick-up points and likely return times to be confirmed.
Celia Messer (chair) / 01258 459599 / 07816 291103
Grenville, Fairmile, Blandford DT11 0LU
Susan Wreford (sec) [email protected] / 01300 320007
Steve Tanner, 24 Cattistock Rd, Maiden Newton DT2 0AG / 07974 814751
The South Dorset Miniaturists
The Club was formed 15 years ago; we make items for Dolls Houses, Shops
and Market stalls in 1/12th and 1/24th scale. Space within our homes is not
always available. However, don’t be put off in having room for a dolls house,
you can make VERY tiny houses; even make a house within a plant pot.
Every second Tuesday in the month we meet from 2 pm until 4 pm at
Dorchester YMCA, Sawmills Lane for a varied programme of workshops, from
beginners to the more advanced. Transport, in some areas, would be
available. If you are interested, and would like to know more, visit a session
in progress or please contact
Ann Goold / 01300 341208
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The Thimble Inn
Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7TD
Stuart & Heather welcome you as your new hosts
Warm friendly welcome, real ales & log fires
Menu & daily specials board, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients
Selection of Dorset cheeses
Re-launch of the brain teasing Thimble Quiz, & special theme nights
Traditional Sunday Roast Lunches
Now open again on Sunday evenings
For bookings or enquiries, please call 01300 348270 or email
[email protected]
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Twinning Association Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Twinned with Longueville, Normandy
Piddlehinton Twinning began as a twinkle in Ross McClean’s eye towards the
end of 1991 and in 1993, the link between Piddlehinton and Longueville in
Normandy became official.
20 years later, the whole Valley has reason to celebrate the anniversary of the
Twinning, with ‘Le Redoutable ‘, spectacular aquarium and a wonderful new
‘Titanic ‘ presentation guaranteed to take your breath away ! The beautiful
chateau de Balleroy and the rugged coastline between Cap de la Hague in the
north and Granville towards the south, including Europe’s smallest harbour
Port Racine, are also highly recommended as highlights of any visit to La
Manche.
In addition to this 20th anniversary visit from May 30th – June 2nd, the
Twinning welcomed 70 twinning enthusiasts from all over Dorset for the
Dorset Twinning Quiz in April and will be visiting the Furleigh Estate vineyard
near Bridport to taste their wines and learn about the wine-making process at
first hand.
Members from all four villages forming long-lasting friendships with families
from this little village near Granville (twinned with Sherborne). We meet our
friends from Normandy every year, either in the Piddle Valley or in France.
This year, a group of 24 adults and 6 children will be enjoying a weekend of
warm hospitality in French homes, with outings with French families to local
attractions such as Granville’s traditional Saturday market, the Christian Dior
House, the Old Town, harbour and aquarium, the Hermitage cider farm or
Mont St Michel across the bay.
There will also be a Magical Mystery Tour on a very
special day out and dinners with our host families, with
a chance to try the local specialities such as
‘moussettes‘ (spider crabs), locally produced cider and
calvados, ‘andouilles‘ (speciality sausages), mussels and
oysters raised in the bay and of course apple tart and
the famous Normandy cheeses.
Before departing again on the ‘Barfleur‘, our members will have time if they
wish, to visit the D Day landing beaches at Arromanches, the Bayeux Tapestry
or the Cite de la Mer in Cherbourg, with 60s submarine.
For all information contact
Jo Thornton / 01300 348670
Small Add
Wicker dog basket – oval and in good condition (very comfortable for a West
Highland Terrier) but now needs a new home. £5
01300 348280
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Killara Piddletrenthide
Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7QL
Call John or Maria
Telephone 01300 348008
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07779 860258
Garden Maintenance
Garden Designs
Home Improvements
Building Maintenance
Grass cutting
Hedge cutting
Rotivating
Pruning
Painting and Decorating
Tiling
Carpentry
Plumbing
New Bathrooms
Decking
Patios
Pergolas
Rose Arches
Border Clearance
Tree Surgery
Felling
Tree Pruning
Hedge cutting
Hedge Laying
Trellis
Guttering Repairs & Cleaning
Repairs
Paving
Concreting
Garden Walls
Block work
Wooden or Metal Gates
BBQ’s
Stone Work
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Specialists in Carpentry & Joinery
J & A Ridell
Friendly family business since 1970
For prompt, reliable service, new and repair work
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[email protected]
Tel:
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Piddle Valley Parish Council ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Meetings
The Piddle Valley Parish Council meets in Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall,
normally on the last Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. Meetings start with a
“Democratic half-hour”, during which any local resident may personally raise
direct to the Council any matter that affects the Valley community. So, if you
have something important to say, please either contact your local Parish
Councillor or raise it during the start of the next meeting.
Next meetings are: 28th May & 25th June
Piddletrenthide Village Meeting
This will be held on the 21st May at 7.30pm in the Memorial Hall. The new
Neighbourhood Plan, which is now in the process of being developed, gives
residents the ability to influence development within their village and will be a
major item on the agenda. Please do come along to the meeting to learn
more about this and to discuss any other matters relating to the village. All
are welcome.
Dog Exercising is again causing concerns in the community. The issue was
raised once more during the February Parish Council meeting, this time about
the state of the verges of London Road, Piddlehinton. This is a narrow road
with motor traffic and no pavement. Pedestrians therefore have to take to
the verges when traffic passes and are then having unfortunate encounters.
Would those people walking their dogs, not only here but also along any
road, track or path in the Valley, please take plastic bags with them and
remove their pet’s waste. Could we also remind that simply bagging it up and
leaving it hanging on a bush is NOT an acceptable alternative. It is very
unsightly to see fences and hedges festooned with these bags, as they do not
rot down and eventually they become a health hazard.
Warning to Vodafone customers
The Parish Council would like to draw to the attention of any users of
Vodafone mobile phones that there appears to be a risk of you unwittingly
incurring significant call charges.
Vodafone offer a traffic information service by calling 2222. This service is
charged at £1.50 per minute, but is not classed as a “Premium Rate” service,
so apparently cannot be blocked. From the number of complaints posted on
various on-line forums over the last 12 months or so, and from direct
experience, it appears that significant numbers of people are discovering they
have been billed charges of around £25.00 per call for at least two calls to
this number, which the user is convinced they have not made. Vodafone
apparently refuse to believe there is a problem, although they have reportedly
offered a refund of £5 to £10 on several occasions, if pushed. They claim
that if the user has not deliberately made the calls, then they believe it is
probably “phantom dialling” from an unlocked keypad while the phone is in
a pocket or handbag.
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It is therefore in your own interest to ensure that you always lock the key pad
of your phone as soon as you have finished making a call, so that keys cannot
be inadvertently pushed by the phone being pressed against other objects in
your pocket or bag. If you find you are being charged for these calls, first
check your “dialled calls log” on your phone to see whether you have actually
called the number, albeit unwittingly. If there is no record in your log, it
would appear that the best route is to call at the local Vodafone shop to have
the matter investigated. If this is not satisfactory, the Forums suggest that you
should contact BBC Watchdog.
Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Report
The Working Group has now set up “focus Groups” to look at various topics.
A regular series of meetings are planned and all reports will be posted on the
Neighbourhood Plan pages of the www.piddlevalley.info website. If anyone
is interested in helping in any way, however small or large, please contact
John Cox (348454) or John Browning (348981).
PLANNING APPLICATIONS
Approved
1/D/12/001711
1/D/12/001710
1/D/12/001709
West Barn, Plush. Erect extension to existing
building, demolish existing garage.
West Barn, Plush. Listed Building consent –
internal & external alterations.
West Barn, Plush. Alterations & extension.
1/D/12/001614
Enterprise Park, Erect building for Agric
Machinery Sales, repair and distribution –
Outline Planning Permission.
Refused
None
Pending
None
Note. By the time applications have been published here, the opportunity for
anyone to make representations has generally passed. Planning applications
are however also listed on www.piddlevalley.info as soon as I hear about
them, and therefore may still be open for comments to the Planning
Authority.
Andy Howard / 01300 348461
Piddle Valley First School ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Friends of Piddle Valley First School are organising May Fayre Music Fest:
an afternoon of maypole dancing, stalls, games, music, food & competitions
followed by an evening BBQ and live bands! We want this to be a really
fabulous, fun family event, which will attract not only families involved directly
with the school but all the surrounding communities. See poster for details.
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Newsletter 2
Work on our Neighbourhood Plan has been moving apace in the two months
since the last report. The January meeting of the volunteer working group
saw the setting up of five focus groups (each of five/six people, now growing) to look in more depth at the way we all live and how we can direct
change for the next ten or fifteen years. We see the Valley continuing to
remain a conserved environment. Many problems and difficulties will be
raised but they can be addressed in positive and imaginative ways, shaping
development with the means of achieving the highest priorities for
community benefit. The direction of the focus groups is becoming clearer so
this is a summary:
Environment, landscape and farming
led by Peter Chance [email protected] / 01300 348311
Establishing a keynote in landscape protection, views into and out of the Valley,
protection from new development, green publicly accessible areas, footpath routes
and the settings of pubs and eating places, encouragement for farming diversity,
limiting light pollution by planning, and restoration of traditional fingerposts.
Housing - both for open market and low cost for local people
led by Malcolm Johnston
[email protected] / 01300 34869
Walks around all village settlements to understand and record the character, shape
of each community, likely need for housing, particularly for local people, empty
property, proportion weekend residents, possible sites at village centres, support for
current activities, sustainable building, variation of development boundaries.
Business and community needs
led by Ian Messer
[email protected] / 01300 348580
Detailed study of Enterprise Park development policy, existing buildings, new
building and landscape enhancement, level of small business activity in the Valley,
demands for young people and existing residents needing new business space or
live/work units to develop current small scale activities.
Community energy generation and low energy design
led by Dot Browning [email protected] / 01300 348280
Comparison of the different energy sources : coal, coke, wood, straw/dung,
biofuels, solar versus gas and mains electricity. Water turbines, development of
community solar farms and community woodland, recycling and insulation
initiatives and involvement of the School in research.
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Transport, traffic speed, footpaths, cycleways and communications
led by Neil Herbert
[email protected] / 01300 348479
Broadband situation, public transport facilities, bridleways, footpaths and cycleway
network, maintenance, parking ideas and traffic speed reduction studies combining
pinch points with pavement improvements and possible funding methods.
An overall programme has been set out for research and discussion with
residents, local groups and societies. The plan boundary for study has now
been officially approved and advertised and a date set for the next issue of
News and Views on 1st July when we expect to set out the key areas we see
forming the basis of our Plan. We shall be including a pull-out section for
you to add your own comment and feedback to widen discussion with
everyone able to offer a view – we hope that you will all join in for that.
This is becoming an absorbing and surprisingly inclusive and sociable activity
for all who have become involved so far, but we would like to see even more
people coming forward for information gathering. We meet for the various
discussion groups in various houses and pubs around the Valley; it is great
fun, so do look at the website, get in touch with group leaders and join in –
a warm welcome awaits you !
Contact Working Group Chairman, John Browning
telephone 01300 348981
email [email protected]
[email protected]
Piddletrenthide Village Meeting
The annual village meeting will be held at the
Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide on
Tuesday 21st May 2013
at 7.30 pm
The new Neighbourhood Plan, now in the process of being
developed, gives residents the opportunity to have their say
regarding development and conservation within the village
and will be a major item on the agenda.
Please do come along to the meeting to learn more about
this and to discuss any other matters you wish to raise
relating to the village.
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Piddle Valley Pursuits ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Beekeeping - A Beginner’s View
I’m not a beekeeper - yet. Last summer saw me learning the basics with the
Blandford and Sturminster Beekeeping Association and I’m hoping to get
some bees this year. But there’s lots to do first; in a moment of slight
madness I decided that I would make my own hives from scratch and with my
low level of woodworking skills and knowledge it’s been quite a challenge.
However it was a good excuse to ‘invest’ in some new toys, I mean tools, and
learn some new skills.
Beehives are traditionally made from western red cedar, a tough but
lightweight wood that can, in theory, last up to 30 years outside in all
weathers. The first challenge was to source some of this ‘super’ wood. It
took me a while to track some down in Honiton and my first shock as I’d
mistakenly thought I could save some money by making the hives myself !
How wrong I was! Still, it is lovely wood.
The next challenge was choosing the style of beehive. You wouldn’t believe
how many different designs there are to choose from! The internet provided
some basic instructions and to get my head around how it all went together I
drew up some scale drawings on the computer. That was months ago; it’s
April now and I’m still cutting and sawing. (See picture on inside front cover)
Cold weather doesn’t help as I’ve limited heating in my workshop and my
brain doesn’t work when it’s cold !
Why am I doing this ? I like honey but there’s only so much one can eat, and
I’m not doing it for the money. I’m just fascinated by bees. Their life cycle
from egg to adult worker, their ability to search out food sources up to three
or more miles from the hive, and to find their way back again, and then to
communicate what they have found and where it is to others workers by a
complex ‘wiggle dance’ – it is all endlessly fascinating. They live not as
individuals but as a colony of up to 50,000 bees, mostly female, but with only
one fertile egg laying queen. There’s so much to take on board and
understand, and then there’s beekeeping itself. Can I learn to manipulate the
colony to get the best out of it ? How much do I need to intervene to keep
them happy and healthy ? I have so much to learn.
My beginners’ training course last summer gave me a huge insight into the
whole subject. Each week I learnt a little more and the more I learnt I realised
how much I didn’t know ! Inspecting the hives looking for the queen, eggs
and larvae is a great pleasure. Week by week my confidence grows and I’m
sure once I get my own bees it will all begin to make real sense.
Ask any two beekeepers for their opinion on any bee subject and you’ll get at
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Remembering~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
No Regrets
There comes to all a moment of reckoning
When one should determinedly elect
To cease an inappropriate activity and so select,
As passing years are ever faster beckoning.
But rare for many is it yet
To walk away with no regret.
When RT, through hearing loss, became distorted
Gordon the joys of flight exchanged for gliding.
Happy hours did he in open skies spend sliding,
And skimming, riding thermals in which he disported –
Till RT for gliding was imposed.
He left it then, appearing quite composed.
I was the one who mourned it yet
He walked away with no regret.
‘Ione’ launched, the coast we sailed,
Though never managed to cross to France.
(We lacked the strength to take the chance)
But happy we were – then eyesight failed.
How to judge the ferry’s direction ?
How to read tide-table and chart ?
Time to give up. It broke my heart.
But Gordon remained quite cheerful yet.
He walked away with no regret.
Wind-surfing next did give us pleasure
Learning to sail and gybe and back
Through dinghied grandchildren we managed to tack.
Then strength gave out: past time to treasure.
The fun had left, our joy had passed.
Our joint activities were lessening fast.
Yet Gordon remained positive yet.
He walked away with no regret.
At the extraordinary age of sixty-five,
Gordon decided to learn to ski.
For ten years holidayed with family.
With sport, venue and friends, thrilled to be alive.
Then came Cancer’s icy grip.
Gordon had taken his final ski trip.
Grieved to give up but realistic yet
He walked away with no regret.
Hospital visits for wearying Xray
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Convinced him, ‘Time I stopped driving.’
He accepted my help and with dignity, the arriving Nurses,
Macmillan and Marie Curie visiting day by day.
They gave him such loving care, with sympathy blending
That, to the last,
Gordon enjoyed their respect and compassion unending.
Finally slipping away, Gordon remained as yet
One who walks away with no regret.
As for me – as I observed his diminishing life,
I mourned in secret, silent tears in my heart.
Outwardly brave, I felt torn apart.
In my turn, will I follow, Gordon’s widow, not wife,
Bravely to give up my home, garden and car ?
I’m not sure my resolve will match his by far.
I’m afraid I lack courage to let go ….
And yet I should strive, just like him,
To walk away with no regret.
Ione Banner 1926 – 2013
Photograph © Cerys Curtis (grand daughter)
Sport ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SHORT MAT
BOWLS
Thursdays
Contact
Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.30 – 9.30pm
Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264
TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays
Contact
Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00pm
Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394
CRICKET CLUB Contact
Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773
BADMINTON
Tuesdays
Contact
Piddlehinton Gym
2 – 4 pm
Hilary French / 01305 848501
TENNIS
Visit
Contact
www.piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com
01300 349277
Plush Cricket Club
Despite all the wet and cold weather Plush CC have a full season of cricket
fixtures including Sunday friendlies, Sunday 3Counties League fixtures and
Evening League fixtures. The adults cricket starts on Sunday 28th April with an
interclub practice game then on 30th April. We begin our evening league
campaign with a cup match at Charlton Down and we have several events
planned :
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3rd May
7th July
13th July
Horse Race Night at the Poachers
Clay Pigeon shoot at Plush Cricket Ground
Plush Cricket Tournament
Further information, to join as a player or spectator please call Captain/Secretary –
G raem e Stephens / 07899-663773
Home fixture dates
May
Tues
Sun
Wed
Sun
Tue
Thurs
Tues
7
12
15
19
21
23
28
6.30
2.00
6.30
2.30
6.30
6.30
6.30
June
Sun
Wed
Sun
Tues
Sun
July
9
12
16
18
30
2.00
6.30
2.00
6.30
2.30
Tues
Sat
Tues
Sat
Sun
Tues
Sat
Sun
2
6
9
13
14
16
20
28
6.30
4.00
6.30
10.00
2.30
6.30
2.30
2.30
Youth Cricket (Under 11s) begin on 22nd April to end of July, home fixture dates
May - 13 @ 6.30
June - 3, 24 @ 6.30
July - 1, 8 @ 6.30
• Under 11s – boys or girls coaching on Sundays at 10.30am in Plush
• Under 11 – match fee £2 per person
• Anyone wishing to join the Under 11 team, please contact
Tim G illett / 01300 345724 /07722 074048
News from Puddletown Surgery
May issue 2013
Once again I am writing to keep you up to date with events at
Puddletown Surgery and impart important health messages. If there are
any other matters you would like us to address, please let us know by
ringing to speak to Carol Taylor, Practice Manager, on 01305 848333 or
e-mailing [email protected].
Bank Holiday Arrangements
The surgery will be closed on Bank Holiday Mondays 6th and 27th May.
If you need medical attention while the surgery is closed always ring
111. This is the new NHS number for all urgent calls.
Surgery and Dispensary Opening Times
Monday to Friday 8.30 – 6.30 and Saturday 8.30 – 11.00
Carol Taylor
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CERNE ABBAS SURGERY
Tel: 01300 341666
Introducing the new NHS 111 service in Dorset from March 2013
NHS 111 is a new service that's being introduced to make it easier
for you to access local NHS healthcare services.
You can call 111 when you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999
emergency. NHS 111 is a fast and easy way to get the right help,
whatever the time as NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day 365 days a
year. Calls are free from landline and mobile phones (although pay–asyou-go mobiles must have at least 1p credit).
When you call 111 a trained adviser will ask you questions to find out
what’s wrong, give you medical advice and direct you to someone who
can help you, like an out-of-hours doctor or a community nurse.
If they think your condition is more serious they will direct you to a
hospital or send an ambulance.
Help Us to Help You We are still looking for patients to join our Patient
Representation Group. If you are interested in working with us to improve
the services we offer then please send an email to
[email protected] marked PRG Group and we will
send you an enquiry/application form, or please ask for a form at reception.
BANK HOLIDAY CLOSURES - the Surgery will be closed
Saturday 4th May to Monday 6th May
inclusive
Saturday 25th May to Monday 27th May
inclusive
If you become unwell and need medical help when we are closed you
should dial 111, which is the new NHS service to use when it is not
a life-threatening situation.
Remember: if you or a member of your family becomes critically ill
and need immediate medical treatment, you should telephone 999
and ask for an ambulance.
Dr Craig Wakeham, Dr Jeremy Dobbs, Dr Helen Taylor,
Dr Jenny Bubb, Mrs Lynne Dolder
51 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JG
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For an ever changing market...
Are you unsure about which way to turn?
For an expert view on any property matter,
speak to one of our experienced teams to see
how we can help.
Dorchester Office
Sales
Lettings
Professional
Richard Taylor
Emma Jane Shelton
Patrick Woodford
01305 265058
01305 261171
01305 264172
www.symondsandsampson.co.uk
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We have had an excellent 2012
season with a lot of fun and some
great cricket and aim to build on this
success for the 2013 season.
With a new cricket net and our
under 11 youth teams to build on,
we are always looking for new
players to come and join our
successful and family friendly club.
If you and your friends would like to
join, please ring either
Riou Baxter 07976 328916
Graeme Stephens 07899 663773
Tim Mitchell 07796 857744 or
Tim Gillitt 01300-345724
Piddle Valley News & Views
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Advertising + Editorial contacts
Editor | [email protected] | Dot Browning on 01300 348 280
Deputy Editor | Ros Charlton on 01300 348063
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You are warmly invited to our
“Fun Open Morning”
Saturday 11th May, 10am-12.30pm
•
Take a look at our new facilities for children aged 1+
including baby room, nursery and reception classes
•
Whole school tours
•
Free refreshments
•
Free crèche
•
Parking available - entrance via Culliford Road
All Welcome.
Please call Sam Stevens for more information
Tel: 01305 262306
or email [email protected]
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local roots
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of your property, please contact
your local office.
People
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Please call
Julian Bunkall FRICS
Ashley Rawlings MRICS
Dorchester
01305 262 123
Philip German-Ribon BSc (Hons)
jackson-stops.co.uk
Sherborne
01935 810 141