80P Parish News April 2020 PARISH NEWS
APRIL 2020
THE PARISHES OF THE LULWORTHS, WINFRITH NEWBURGH AND CHALDON
1 Parish News April 2020 Parish Organisations
ORGANISATION CONTACT POSITION TELEPHONE Benefice of the lulworths, winfrith & chaldon Priest-in-Charge 01929 400741 Benefice of the lulworths, winfrith & chaldon Mr Paul Pinnock Lay Pastoral Assistant 01929 400143 Benefice of the lulworths, winfrith & chaldon Mr John Yonwin Lay Benefice Vice Chairman 01305 852117 Holy Trinity, West Lulworth Mr Paul Simpson Churchwarden 01929 400376 St Christopher's, Winfrith Mr Giles Marsh Churchwarden 01929 400259 St Nicholas, Chaldon Mr Jeremy Selfe Churchwarden 01305 852138 St Andrew’s, East Lulworth Mr Paul Pinnock Churchwarden 01929 400143
BENEFICE Parochial Church Council Mr Eddie Morrison Secretary 01305 853272 Mrs V Blandamer Treasurer 01929 400584 Benefice of the lulworths, winfrith & chaldon Mrs Barbara Marsden Parish Safeguarding Rep 01929 400259 Administrator, Holy Rood Church Chaldon Herring Village Hall Carole Redhouse Secretary 01305 851827 Chaldon Parish Council Miss Emily Blake Clerk 01305 853965 Children’s Drama Group Chris Eldred Organiser 01929 406175 DANCE FOR KIX Gemma Dale Organiser 01305 852137 East Lulworth Parish Council Liz Maidment Clerk 07909924692 Friends of Lulworth & Winfrith PRIMARY School Anna Veal Secretary 01305 852830 Ladies’ Friendship Circle Mrs Marjorie Bird Secretary 01305 852908 Lulworth & District Garden Society Mr J Watts Secretary 01929 400749 Lulworth & Winfrith CE VC PRIMARY School Mr Richard Skinner Head Teacher 01929 400330 Share and Care Link Persons 07751 968 944 The Lulworth Players TBA Chairman West Lulworth Artsreach TBA Promoter West Lulworth Parish Council Miss Emily Blake Clerk 01305 853965 West Lulworth Village Hall Mrs Pauline Hill Bookings Sec. 01929 406178 West Lulworth Women's Institute Mrs Halina Simpson President 01929 400376 Winfrith Cricket Club Mr Simon Goldsack Chairman 01929 554716 Winfrith Drama Group Wendy Jones Secretary 01305 852844 Wool and Winfrith FC Kelvin Dorner-Woolley Chairman 01929 551232 Winfrith Gardening Club Janine Scola Secretary 01305 851837 Winfrith History Group Pat Yonwin Secretary 01305 852117 Winfrith Parish Council Mandy Stephens Clerk 01305 853659 Winfrith Village Hall Sally Johnson Bookings Manager 01305 854133 WELLBRIDGE BEREAVEMENT SUPPORT GROUP Jackie Pope Administrator 01929 462376 Wool Friends of Cancer Research UK Mrs Pat Stanely Secretary 01929 405487
The PARISH NEWS is published monthly by the Parochial Church Council of the Lulworths, Winfrith Newburgh and Chaldon, in the Deanery of Purbeck and the Diocese of Salisbury.
Chairman: Rosie Johnson 01305 852885 Secretary Bernadette Crowe Treasurer Mr P Lawlor Editor: David Brann 01305 567748 Deputy Editor Janine Scola 01305 851837 Advertising Secretary: Rosie Johnson 01305 852885 Advertising Editor: Anne Rowan 01929 400729 Distribution Manager: Dudley Jones 01929 400641 E-mails: [email protected]
2 Parish News April 2020 From the rectory
(II) PAUSE BUTTON: “think on these things…”
The love of God… “I am sure that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers; nor things present, nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
from the Apostle Paul’s letter to the church in Rome (8:38-40)
The last time I wrote to you, in December, I started by repeating the blessing of the Christmas angels to the shepherds:“…and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2: 14) And if we ever needed God’s blessing and peace and goodwill then now is surely the time...!
The coming of Covid-19 has thrown our (already unsettled) national life, and worldwide situation, into much worse circumstances.
As I started writing this article on 17th March, I was fully aware that by the time you read this we will have progressed into personal and community lifestyles pretty much never seen before in this land – even in time of war! (These sentences were changed a number of times before the Parish News deadline!) With Sunday worship now suspended until further notice, the congregations (= the church!) will continue in active prayer and practical care for you within our communities; and the church buildings will remain open each day for all – as a quiet space, for personal prayer and devotions…
As a Christian I know only too well personally - that however hard or difficult life does get, ultimately God is in charge and He can be trusted. And at these difficult times that includes our fears for the future: the loss of health, employment, personal freedoms, hopes and aspirations; let alone seeing the isolation and the suffering of those close to us, and especially the grievous loss of beloved family members.
If Jesus has meant anything to the world he came to 2000 years ago, then His message - then and now - is one of God’s unsurpassing love for us: of His closeness to us, His good plans and purpose for us, His offering us a new beginning, of His peace in hearts, of his healing, and the hope of His promise of eternal life in us.
Following Jesus’ death and resurrection - with fears for unknown future circumstances all around - Jesus reminds all, His followers, of who He is and will be. Not the words of a great human moral teacher, or merely a good man and example, nor those of a wise prophet, but with the unmistakable, unambiguous words of Jesus’ divine identity and status!
"All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me….” (Matthew28 18)
However you might pray or its alternatives, may I sincerely offer you this prayer for protection, physical and spiritual:
Circle me O God, keep hope within, despair without Circle me O God, keep peace within, keep turmoil out Circle me O God, keep calm within, keep storms without Circle me O God, keep strength within, keep weakness out
(from “The Cloud of Unknowing” anon-14thC)
Holding firmly to the Easter promise of hope and power for all of us in the risen Jesus
I remain your servant in Jesus Christ Robert
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IMPORTANT NOTICE : Public Worship in our Parish Churches
You will be aware that, following an announcement on Tuesday 17th March by the Archbishops of Canterbury and York, all Public Worship (Sunday and Mid-Week) is suspended in our Parish Churches until further notice.
Weddings and Funerals will still take place, but subject to the coronavirus rules and guidance on social distancing. I am, and remain in touch with those couples who are getting married here in the next few months, with legal advice provided by the Church of England being passed on to them.
Baptisms already booked have been postponed, and I would ask for your prayers of support for these families and for the couples due to marry.
Other than in public worship your Christian community is very aware of our responsibilities to you as the “church” (ecclesia means gathered people!). And be assured that the congregation will continue to be active in faithful prayer and practical support of all in our villages (including Foodbank).
In addition, each church building will remain open during daylight hours, as a quiet space, for private prayer and for our visitors.
With much prayer for us all I remain, ever, your servant in Christ
Robert (Robert J. Marsden : Priest-in-Charge)
ALL CHANGE AT ST CHRISTOPHER’S !
At St Christopher’s AGM on Sunday, 8th March, Churchwarden John Yonwin stepped down to be replaced by his predecessor, Giles Marsh. Revd Robert Marsden thanked John for being an exceptional Churchwarden, who had given him much-appreciated support.
The congregation heartily agreed, but all recognised that Giles would be a worthy successor and that we are very fortunate to have such able volunteers to take on this important responsibility.
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FROM THE REGISTRARS
From the Holy Trinity Registers:
Death 3rd February Audrey Parson (100 wonderful years old !)
Funeral 24th February Myra Jean Reeves
Wool Methodist Chapel Services April 2020
Due to the Coronavirus all Services have been suspended until further notice
We at Wool Chapel extend a very warm welcome to you all!
PURBECK CATHOLIC COMMUNITY
The Parish of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs and St Joseph’s
Parish Church : ST JOSEPH’S - The Square, Wool, BH20 6DU
Mass Centres : ST EDWARD’S - Shatters Hill, Wareham, BH20 4QP
ST MARY’S CHAPEL - Lulworth Castle Park, BH20 5QS
Due to the Coronavirus all Services have been suspended until further notice
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VINTAGE TEA IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH
It was a great afternoon with Pat's vintage china
and embroidered tablecloths on Sunday 8th March We are so pleased with everyone’s support, for in Winfrith Village Hall, raising funds for Cancer coming along, making cakes, scones, helping on Research . There was a raffle, books for sale and the day and providing raffle prizes and books, all even half price Christmas cards! Colin Bailey came essential for a successful event. With your along with a most interesting selection of artefacts generosity we raised £461-80 for Cancer Research. for everyone to look at - thank you very much for
that Colin. Thank you all very much again.
Pat Yonwin
CHALDON HERRING VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
THURSDAY 23rd APRIL AT 6.00pm IN THE VILLAGE HALL
This is a crucial meeting and your attendance would be much appreciated. For various reasons most of the members of the Village Hall Management Team, who manage the day-to-day running of the Hall, are either resigning or retiring.
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Community Meals
Let’s do Lunch! and Soup ‘n Pud
Winfrith Community Foods regret to say that "Lets do Lunch" and "Soup 'n Pud" at Winfrith Village Hall are being discontinued for the following few months. We will soon let you know when we are able to be up and running once more.
In the meantime, thank you to all our wonderful volunteers in producing great social occasions in Winfrith Village Hall. Further updates can be found on Winfrith Newburgh's Facebook page. Let me have your email if you would like to be kept in the picture.
Pat Yonwin Email address: [email protected]
THE SAILOR’S RETURN PUB QUIZ
Thank you to everyone who supported the Quiz over the last season. From November through to March we have been able to raise £500 for St. Nicholas’ Church.
Many thanks to Tom and Amelia and their team for their hospitality on these popular evenings. Hopefully we shall be able to start again in the Autumn - there is still a Jackpot to be won so hope to see you all later in the year.
Rosie Johnson
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE AND COFFEE MORNING
Thank you to all those who supported this event at The Old Vicarage in Chaldon - £175 was raised for St. Nicholas Church.
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COVID-19 Coronavirus
Help and Support
If in the coming months, you are struck down with this virus and are unable to get help from neighbours, family or friends - Winfrith Parish Council has set up a point of contact via the Parish Clerk.
Please ring Mandy Stephens on either 01305853658 / 07810175156 or via Email - [email protected] who will contact a Councillor or parishioner who may be able to help with routine errands like shopping or collecting a prescriiption.
If anyone in the village would also like to be involved, please contact the Clerk on the above numbers or email
Thank you Winfrith Parish Council
WINFRITH VILLAGE HALL
It's the first day of Spring when I am writing this report for Winfrith Village Hall. Sad times and worrying for everyone. Most events have been cancelled that were due to take place in the Hall and around the Village.
Our AGM has been cancelled, but I am pleased to report that our present committee of Charles Smith, Inez Wilkins, Nic Johnson, Marilyn Grylls, Roger Stevenson, Jill Withey and myself, Pat Yonwin will be staying on, together with David Wilkins, who is going to join us. Thank you everyone for supporting the Hall, helping out when asked, and keeping it in good order. It has been a pleasure seeing it used so well especially since the refurbishment.
Any new developments as regards the use of the Hall, I will post on the Winfrith Facebook page and email or if you would like to call me here is my number 01305 852117 or contact me by email [email protected]
Wising you well, stay in good health and we shall look forward to resuming our old way life.
With all best wishes Pat Yonwin
8 Parish News April 2020 EDITORIAL
Where Do I Begin …. I think the one thing I am struggling with at the
moment (and I am sure I am not alone in this) is At least that is the start of the song … just don’t ask the need for people to purchase every toilet roll me the real title or who sang it! But with so much that ever existed—why? Not just an extra pack but happening in all our lives at the moment, I have to several - my only conclusion is they must have a ‘bit say this article changed several times! of a problem’ and I suppose that’s because they It is certainly unchartered waters that we find have also bought all the baked beans too! ourselves suddenly confronted with and we all hope that our ‘Captain’ and his crew, are steering For all of us it is going to be a long journey, us in the right direction. But wherever that may be, tiresome at times I am sure, but it is for our good how we used to conduct ourselves and our lives well-being. Spring is here, and with it the joyful will, and has changed. bird song, the colourful and delicious scent of flowers and the longer, and hopefully warmer days It has brought out the true community spirit that of summer on the horizon. So if you have been exists in our villages and for which each and every putting off getting that shelf up, or giving a room a one of us is truly grateful - be it to help get lick of paint, now there is no excuse. For me it is shopping or pick up a much needed prescription, or the garden, get out there potter about, plant up a simply just being at the end of a phone, there is container, learn how to grow some vegetables and someone there to ‘go that extra mile’. the freedom to relax—at a social distance!
In no small measure, due to the constraints on our So as the song goes … to tell my story… it will get ‘socialising’ and going about doing some of the better and brighter for us all. simple things we take for granted, the ‘home Keep smiling! delivery’ service has taken on a new lease of life within our communities. From meat, bakery and groceries - reminding me of my childhood, (yes I The Deputy Editor had one!) when this was very much the norm, before the arrival of the supermarket (and plastic)!
To our readers: Producing and distributing the Parish News could be difficult over the next few months if further restrictions on our activities due to Coronavirus Corvid-19 are imposed, but we will do everything we can to keep the magazine going. If necessary, other ways of passing information around our four villages will be explored.
Please do not recycle the April issue, but keep it as a source of general information.
9 Parish News April 2020 News from around the villages
ANNUAL PAROCHIAL CHURCH MEETING CALLING NOTICE The Parish of The Lulworths, Chaldon and Winfrith Newburgh ONE CHURCH, FOUR LOCATIONS Wednesday 29th April 2020 6.30pm in Winfrith Newburgh Village Hall
Annual Parochial Meeting Apologies Approval of 2019 Annual Meeting Minutes Reports Election of B/PCC Officers Vice Chairman Secretary Treasurer Benefice Electoral Roll Officer Chairman of Parish News Appointment of the Independent Examiner BPCC Meeting Approval of last meeting minutes AOB Report dates and returns to Diocese Outstanding actions
Date of next meeting – Tuesday 30th June at St Andrews, East Lulworth
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11 Parish News April 2020 News from Lulworth and Winfrith CE VC Primary School
News from Lulworth and Winfrith always created excitement with everyone sharing their favourite characters and stories; and an School Governors - March 2020 opportunity for staff (and children) to dress up. Ofsted’s focus on the Wider Curriculum is a As I write, the Government has advised us that welcome inclusion in our active school days – our schools will close nationwide from Friday 20th children already play musical instruments and are March. By the time you read this, plans will be in involved in many sporting activities with schools place to provide a skeleton service for certain across the Purbecks, showing some tremendous pupils. teamwork which is reflected in greater achieve- ments than our small school status would suggest! So I thought I would give you a run-down of what our busy staff and children have been up to this Forest Schools give opportunities to learn through spring term. practical skills, such as planting with Trees for Dorset, as well as to enjoy our lovely surroundings First, at Winfrith, The Robins class have enjoyed in Outdoor Learning. We have had visits from the being able to use our new outdoor classroom. The local Fire Service which has supported studies of area is solidly built and will allow the children to the Great Fire of London, and Yr6 visited the Tank learn and explore outside on a more regular basis – Museum as part of their WW2 project. they love their mud kitchen! We were delighted to receive a lottery grant to support some of the costs. The School’s relationship with local church Over the last year, in addition to the wide variety of communities continues to thrive; however clubs that we offer, we have been running our Reception Class’ planned participation in Chaldon’s increasingly popular breakfast club and this term Easter (Egg) Service with the Pre-School has been a extended the hours of afterschool care. We are casualty of Covid-19, as have regular visits from the grateful to the staff who have given their time and Open the Book team and ‘Godly Prayer’. Our energy to support this very useful service to churches will remain open, welcoming and parents. decorated and we hope that families will find comfort in visiting them in these difficult times. The whole school has come together for two The Governors will continue to meet, if virtually; Curriculum Days at Lulworth, giving the children the the Budget remains a challenge and our meetings opportunity to work together across all ages, with a will consider the present wellbeing of staff, pupils specific curriculum focus. This term we started with and their families, while still planning for the future. maths – a subject being addressed nationally and a While, for obvious reasons, helpful volunteers will key feature of our School Development Plan. sadly be unwelcome, school will appreciate any Activities included problem solving, baking and sympathetic expressions of support. using maths outdoors. This month, the emphasis was on English. Staff are rather too preoccupied just now to give me a report. World Book Day as Joanne Selfe
Children’s Activities for Easter
With great enthusiasm, there were several activities which were being organised on both the 8th and 15th April for children - and the adults too!
Regrettably, in view of the current situation, it has been decided that these arrangements will now be cancelled.
12 Parish News April 2020 WALKING GROUP
area in which we live, because no matter how much Our short walk in March was lead by Bryan Edwards I love visiting other countries, it is wonderful to for seven people. Parking at the Sun Inn in return to Winfrith. Charminster enables you to follow a level surfaced path into Dorchester, taking you along the river. So whilst we are in lockdown we are all encouraged Returning you can then enjoy great food at the pub to exercise, but with caution. This means we can who do a daily carvery with booking essential as it take advantage of where we live while getting the always busy (or at least was). fresh air to help us resist the virus. As I write we have been advised to exercise social-distancing The long walk fell when more restrictions applied, which is so much easier when out and about in so was kept very local avoiding car shares and rural areas. You can look up rights of way using with no pub lunch. Charles Smith lead a group of Dorset Explorer at explorer.geowessex.com seven out of the village and around our glorious heathland. When walking a group of toddlers, I have used a long rope with knots at measured points – make it We returned from Southern India on the 12th two metres and you are social distancing! I look March just in time before the country shut down. forward to the photos. Driving from the airport we had the pleasure of seeing daffodils out in abundance, forsythia and Best wishes and lets hope we all stay fit and well magnolias together with the first green shoots on and able to return to our normal activities. some trees. Our garden had a similar colourful display and the grass was very green – probably Brenda Mustoe helped by the river inviting itself in during our 01305 851584 absence. Our brilliant team of rangers appeared a few days later to do the long awaited surfacing making the riverside walk more accessible. So we have been able to get out and about enjoying the
VE Day celebrations sadly cancelled
Sadly, due to the current situation with the Coronavirus, we have decided that the VE Day celebrations that were planned to take place on Winfrith Playing Fields on 8th, 9th and 10th May 2020 should now be cancelled to conform with the Government’s advice, keep our communities safe, and to avoid unnecessary expense and time being wasted.
We do not know as yet whether the many nationwide events that were planned for VE Day will be affected, but it is fair to say that there is bound to be some impact. Hopefully we might all still raise a glass (in our own homes?) to the Hero’s of WW2 at 3pm and the church bells will be able to “ring out for peace” across the land at 7pm as planned. These are decisions to be taken at a national level and we will just have to wait and see what happens.
Many thanks indeed to all those who had agreed to be part of this event, and who had already begun to make preparations. It would no doubt have been a typically joyful and happy community event for the Parish and we should all look forward to other times in the future when we can resume such activities again.
Sue Hyde and Brenda Mustoe
13 Parish News April 2020 COUNTRYSIDE COMMENT Our Bi-monthly Column by Local Retired Farmer Paul Simpson
Regular readers of my column will remember that sheep is a greenhouse gas which may be damaging. very little winter wheat had been planted during the Wheat can be turned into bioethanol and rape into Autumn due to the constant rain. A quiet, dry spell biodiesel, and crops such as miscanthus are being was needed by the end of February if the situation developed which can extract a lot of carbon from was to be remedied. Well, as I am sure we are all the air for burning in power stations. This of course aware, we did not get one and with a succession of would release the carbon again, but if the CO² could storms, we have suffered the wettest February ever be trapped and buried this might be a good way recorded, so the wheat did not get planted. At the forward. same time, many crops of oilseed rape have been decimated by attacks of Flea Beetle following the At the same time there is pressure to reduce or withdrawal of a seed dressing which it was feared even eliminate chemical inputs into farming and could harm bees. There is certainly not going to be find ways to increase wildlife in the countryside. a record yield of either of these crops. As well as the birds and bees above ground we are learning more about the soil. The Watkins family will Worldwide, nearly 80% of the be planting spring barley carbon found in terrestrial instead of wheat, so ecosystems is found in the soil that will keep the beer where there is a complicated flowing at the Sailors interaction between plant roots and Return, but with a similar bacteria, fungi and soil fauna. We picture over the whole must find ways to manage this country, the national better which is the big crop of wheat, for bread challenge for the next and animal feed, will be well down generation of soil scientists. on last year and straw will be in very short supply. Spring sown Eating less meat, planting new crops invariably yield less than forests, travelling less and a those sown in winter as the bit of “rewilding” are simple growing season is shorter. They solutions to becoming carbon are also growing less rape and neutral, but it is going to take more beans which will mean less much more than that. The last need to buy Nitrogen fertilizer, fifty years has seen a because beans have bacteria living on the roots revolution in information technology. The which can fix their own nitrogen from the air. revolution we need now is how to manage carbon. The next generation of farmers have a crucial job to The big question farmers of the future face, is how do. the industry will produce more food with less consumption of carbon, with a commitment that the country must be carbon neutral by 2050. On Paul Simpson the positive side, crops take carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but carbon is consumed by tractors working in the field and in the production of farming inputs such as fertilizer. Grazing animals take advantage of the carbon fixed in grass, but the methane produced by ruminants such as cows and
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Winfrith Village Hall
The Committee of Winfrith Village Hall would like to send you our very best wishes for 2020
Thank you for using the Hall throughout the year and thanks too, to everyone who helps keep the Hall in good order. It makes all the difference to have that support. We have a small committee who meet every two months, so if you feel you could help in any way, our next Committee Meeting is on Monday 3rd February 2020. If you have any ideas about any aspect of the Hall, please contact the present Chair Pat Yonwin 01305 852117.
Do you want a defibrillator in the Village? There is talk from time to time about whether we should have one and where it could be situated. Winfrith Village Hall is happy for it to be placed possibly near the entrance to the Hall, BUT what we need is someone to come forward and take a lead on this project. Funds have been offered, details of grants are available, and details of cost have been found out - so PLEASE come forward and help.
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Winfrith Village Hall
The Hall is a registered charity and the Trustees are duty bound to ensure that it serves its community and that sufficient revenue is generated to provide for running costs and maintenance. Unfortunately, costs, particularly for utilities, are rising and the Committee has decided that our hire charges must rise by £1 per hour from 1st March 2020.
The new rates for all hirings (per hour) on and from that date will be:
Main Hall Winfrith or East Knighton Residents £7-00 Non-residents £13-00 Small Meeting Room Winfrith or East Knighton Residents £5-00 Non-residents £7-00
Unlike some Halls, we do not charge extra for the use of our fully equipped kitchen or the stage and we feel we are still very good value for money. We hope you will continue to use Winfrith Hall for your meetings and the Committee would welcome your feedback.
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FRESH BREAD IN WINIFRITH ….ummmm
All our loaves will be small (at least 400g) – For Allergy Information, please contact me – details below.
A note on pricing, I would love to bake bread at a lower price, but the cost of ingredients and electricity are high. I cannot buy my ingredients in bulk at the moment, but am looking at getting and better keeping qualities. Available as a cob/ things cheaper and will pass the saving on to you Coburg baked directly on the hearth of the oven. by reducing the prices in future. However, these prices are similar to those currently charged by Wholemeal - £2-00 A 100% wholemeal bread good artisan bakeries. I believe that good bread made in the same way as our overnight white. should be for everyone and know that people will Available as a tin or sandwich loaf. be struggling with their finances at the moment, please feel free to contact e if these prices are too Overnight Wholemeal - £2-00 A 100% wholemeal expensive for you, or message me privately and we bread made in the same way as our overnight can come to an arrangement. white. Available as a cob / Coburg baked directly on the hearth of the oven. A note on ordering – a good bread takes a lot of time to produce, so the cut off for orders will be 12 Light Malthouse - £2-00 This is similar to a noon on Tuesdays and Fridays. I don’t have vast granary bread. A mix of white, wholemeal and quantities of ingredients. Please do not order more malted wheat flakes. Available as a tin / sandwich than you need. I will be baking again! Order by loaf. emailing me at [email protected] Mill Sourdough - £2-50 This is a mix of white, A note on collection, we will wrap the bread in a wholemeal and rye flours. Naturally fermented paper bag to protect it from contamination. I am with my sourdough mother. The ‘sour’ does not proposing we bring it to the Village Hall car park as refer to it being very sour, but to the method of it is easy to find and has better parking than our using natural yeasts. Baked directly on the hearth home. Please collect between 6 and 7pm on of the oven. Wednesdays and Saturdays. If possible please bring Wild White Sourdough - £2-50 A sourdough made the correct money to limit cash handling. We will with just white flour. Baked directly on the hearth not have any extra bread – orders only. of the oven. A note on delivery for self-isolators – we can Multi-seed and Cereal Sourdough ** - £2-50 A mix deliver bread within the Parish. If at all possible can of white and wholemeal flours with extra malted you send someone to collect it on your behalf – we wheat flakes, barley flakes, sunflower seeds, millet will be very tired after all the baking! We will bag and oats. Naturally leavened with my sourdough the bread and leave it on your doorstep. If you mother. Baked as a cob on the hearth of the oven. have the right money please leave it on your door- ** Limited as I do not have a lot of the ingredients step. for the seeds/cereals. What is available : Fruit Bread - £3-00 A sweet treat! An enriched Traditional White- £2-00 Made with a traditional bread with butter, sugar, mixed spice, tea soaked ‘sponge dough’ method. Available as a split tin or raisins and sultanas. Baked in a tin. bloomer (with sesame and poppy seeds)
Please check Winfrith Facebook Group for updates Overnight White - £2-00 This bread uses a fraction of availability. of the yeast in our traditional white. We allow it to
ferment for at least 18 hours giving it great flavour Matt Wilding [email protected]
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Dorset Council, West Purbeck communities and support people experiencing April 2020 Report domestic abuse and keep them safe in their homes. Since starting, the project has already trained more Coronavirus than 170 champions across Dorset, made nearly 100 The Council is prioritising its workforce to help the homes safer and increased awareness across health most vulnerable in society who may be finding life services and the community. Anyone who is difficult at the moment. We can add nothing experiencing domestic abuse can contact the further to the advice that is being issued by the confidential, free 24-hour helpline on 0800 032 Government and would urge people to watch the 5204 or by visiting www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/ news for the latest developments. There is a great dvahelp deal of advice on how people can protect them- selves online at www.nhs.uk/coronavirus. The Asian Hornet
They are an unwelcome invader, they eat all kinds Tax on Empty properties of pollinators, but their favourite food is honeybees. Most people will be aware that we have a very They also have a very nasty sting! The Asian Hornet major housing shortage in Dorset. At our recent is about the size of a wasp, are dark black/brown full Council Meeting, we approved a variety of with an orange band on the fourth segment of their incentives designed to encourage people with abdomen, they have yellow legs and an orange face, houses not to leave them empty for long periods of their wings are slightly longer than their body. The time, thereby bringing them back into the housing queens will come out of hibernation in the next two market. One of the approved initiatives relates to months and start laying eggs in nests which can be long-term empty properties incurring an increase in found in towns and the countryside. Sightings of Council Tax. Councillors approved, in addition to the Asian Hornet should be reported to the existing premium on properties empty for more [email protected] with details of the loca- than two years, to charge a Council Tax premium of tion and a photo of the insect. A bee inspector will 200%, effective from 1 April 2020, if the dwelling come out to verify the sighting and call in a team to has been unoccupied and unfurnished for at least eradicate the nest. five years and to charge a Council Tax premium of 300%, effective from 1 April 2021, if the dwelling Surgery has been unoccupied and unfurnished for at least We frequently and happily hold meetings with our ten years. At the date of writing this article, there constituents at a time and place that is mutually are approximately 176 properties that have been convenient to one or other of us. However, for the empty for at least two years. moment, we are restricting our meetings to a
minimum, but as an alternative we would be Broadband delighted to ring and talk to you. I have informed BT Openreach that we are very
dissatisfied with their service and I will be talking to We will respond to any email or telephone request. our MPs and hopefully to a Minister, to try to get a Please ring or email us with the subject matter so greater appreciation of the difficulties with that we can prepare ourselves. Peter’s email communications in our rural areas and to get address is [email protected] telephone Government to provide greater support to Dorset. 07986600799 and Laura’s is We are left with little real alternative to BT for [email protected] telephone Broadband installation. Please email me with any examples you may have and I will pass them on 07814 569563. where I can.
Domestic Abuse We have been awarded nearly £1m to address Peter Wharf & Laura Miller Domestic Abuse. The funding has been awarded by Dorset Councillors for West Purbeck the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to continue work focused on early intervention and education, breaking down barriers faced by those in our most hard to reach
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The recycling revolution at WVS - Part 3 !
We have a great new range of cereals, rice, pasta, Also if you have regular prescriptions that need to nuts and snacks. All of these products are sold in be collected from the Doctor’s surgery in Wool, packaging which can be returned to the shop ready then you can arrange for them to be dropped off at for collection by the supplier. The packaging is t the shop and we will bring them out with your food hen taken to a factory close to the supplier and delivery. recycled and re-used. This is a great new way of buying these household staple items without We are offering this on a temporary basis to help having to continually purchase packaging that can our local community until the overall situation has not be recycled. We will be adding more and more eased. We will update you as things progress. products to our range over time, so if there is anything you would like to see offered, then please just let us know.
Here to help WVS are proposing a home delivery service due to the ongoing healthcare situation. If you are self- isolating, or are otherwise struggling to access essential supplies and live within the community of Winfrith/Chaldon/Lulworth then please:-
• call us here at Winfrith Village Stores 01305 852824
• message the shop on our Facebook page • or Email us at : [email protected] and we will arrange with you to deliver your weekly shop (minimum orders apply)
If you have a neighbour or friend that you think may need us to deliver, then please either let them know that they can contact us or let us know and we will give them a call.
19 Parish News April 2020 Lulworth & District Gardening Society
The March talk by Jim Gale, Lulworth Ranger, on Birds of Lulworth had to be postponed at the very last moment. Jim was almost ready to start his talk, when he had a ‘shout’ from the Lulworth Coastguard. Two people had got into difficulties near Osmington. Jim had no option other than to respond immediately to the call out. Fortunately, the two ‘casualties’ were fine.
After the usual short meeting, members present had refreshments and a raffle draw. The joint winners of the Flower of the Month Competition were Debbie Lawrence with a Daffodil and Chris New with a narcissus.
The next evening talk which was to be held on Wednesday, 8th April, will now be cancelled to conform to the Government’s advice.
Phil Roberts
LOTTERY (100 Club)
The new lottery financial year started on 1st July so thank you to everyone who paid up again for another year or joined this easy fund raiser for the Village Hall.
If you missed the chance but would like to take part then it is £1 per month so £2 will secure you a chance of winning from 1st May to June 2020! Just get in touch.
March winners: 1st prize: Wendy Turney £25 2nd prize: Hettie Knight £15 3rd prize: Amelia Ruck £10
Half of the takings go to the prizes every month, so the more who play, the higher the prize money! All proceeds go to Winfrith Newburgh Village Hall (Charity No 286849)
Contact Brenda Mustoe. Tel: 01305 852009 Beechgate, High Street Email: [email protected]
20 Parish News April 2020 Winfrith Gardening Club
The beginning of March saw us with our flippers on again, but delighted to say we have enjoyed the odd recent sunny, dry day. Hopefully we will start to experience a bit more settled weather! We can now look forward to the joys of the lighter evenings, heralding that summer is on its way (or will be soon!) and with it of course a time to play ‘catch up’ in the garden, preparing the flower beds and the veggie patch after such a wet winter. Indeed, I had to mow the lawn during one dry day in February, (as did several others around and about) which felt wrong, but of course, the need to mow the lawn now will increase! ~ Plant second early and main crop potatoes The Club season started well in February with an informative talk from Andrew Hunt, Head Gardener ~ Spread a compost mulch around border plants to at Kingston Lacy who gave us a rare insight into suppress weeds and help retain moisture during what goes on ‘behind the scenes’ and the huge dry spells planning of the fabulous flower beds that, we as ~ Apply residual path weedkillers to paved and visitors, can enjoy. But, as with many clubs and gravel areas during a dry spell societies, the current ‘health situation’ has made it’s impact on our programme and our meeting ~ Make any repairs to existing lawns; lay or sow schedule has had to be suspended. This sadly new lawns from seed includes our Plant Sale due to take place at the VE Day event, as well as this year’s Open Gardens ~ Give azaleas and acid-loving shrubs a generous Event . feed with acidic (ericaceous) fertilizer
In the meantime,“ isolated” does not mean you ~ Cut back tatty old fern fronds to make way for have stay in your home all day. If the weather is new ones that are starting to unfurl kind, get out in the garden in the fresh air - and have that tidy up you keep putting off! Get the ~ Get extra herb plants by dividing up pots of compost spread over your newly weed-free flower supermarket herbs and growing them on beds ! Or simply take a walk in the countryside— ~ Start to sow tomato seeds so plants have plenty keeping your ‘social distance’! of time to grow and produce a good crop
In addition our planned to Compton Acres in July, ~ Hydrangeas, can be pruned now; cutting down will have to wait for another time. to the first pair of healthy buds, below the old
flower ‘Tips from the Potting Shed’ ~ Keep bird feeders topped for nesting birds and ~ Pick off any developing seed heads on daffodils their young and other spring bulbs, but leave the foliage to die back naturally, at least for six weeks; give bulbs a feed too with some bonemeal Enjoy the new season of gardening!
~ Sow seeds of French, dwarf and climbing beans in deep pots or cardboard toilet roll tubes filled with compost
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The dogs work on samples - such as urine, breath WEST LULWORTH WI or other excretions on swabs - in a “bio-detection MARCH 2020 room” at the charity’s training centre; these dogs have not been trained to detect odours on people Our March meeting was all about dogs, our speaker directly. There are two long term aims: first to being Peter Issacson from the charity Medical provide diagnostic support for cancers that are Detection Dogs. currently difficult to diagnose reliably, such as prostate cancer, and second to assist with the We all know that dogs love to sniff. They have development of electronic systems for disease neophilia which means they are attracted to new detection using the information that the dogs have and interesting odours. This has been used with provided (ie. pinpointing the volatile chemicals that great success in the detection of explosives, drugs, have caused a dog’s behaviour to change, then humans, contraband, currency, blood. Also in developing conventional electronic measurement recent years, the science of the sniff is being used systems to detect these). in the detection of disease. Of course we all know that dogs can smell better than us. For one thing, they possess up to 300 million olfactory receptors in their noses, compared to about six million in ours. And the part of a dog's brain that is devoted to analysing smells is, proportionally speaking, 40 times greater than ours, so dogs can smell around 100,000 times better than a human. This canine olfactory superiority has led to training dogs to identify human diseases by sniffing out unusual odours.
The Medical Detection Dogs Charity was founded in 2008 by Dr Claire Guest. Her Labrador, Daisy, a Dogs may also be trained to become medical alert placid animal, started to behave oddly, prodding assistance dogs. These help patients with life- Claire’s chest with her nose. She did this threatening conditions to avoid oncoming medical repeatedly. Claire was prompted to investigate emergencies, giving them greater independence the reason and discovered a lump which proved to and allowing them to lead a normal life. Currently, be cancerous. This was successfully treated and most medical alert assistance dogs work with provided a spur to Claire’s work for the charity. people with diabetes but they also assist patients with Addison’s disease and some with severe It is believed that all diseases have scents or VOC allergies. The dogs are trained to detect subtle (volatile organic compounds) associated with the changes in an individual’s personal odour triggered diseases. The VOCs produced are due to the by their disease, alerting them to an impending changes occurring within the diseased cells. It is medical event. When the dogs notice that levels likely different diseases produce different chemical are changing outside the normal range they warn compounds. These scents are evident in breath their owners, get external help and fetch vital and sweat and other bodily products. Dogs are able medical supplies. The charity does not receive to respond to VOCs and can successfully identify funding from government so works hard to raise different types of cancer as well as other diseases money from grants, prizes, donations etc. such as Parkinson’s Disease and malaria. Our members found the presentation extremely In order to be able to detect VOCs specific to a interesting, particularly since for many of us, it was particular disease, dogs undergo rigorous training. an introduction to a whole new branch of bio- The charity’s dogs are trained using reward-based detection. Have you got a budding canine Sherlock methods, and clicker training: when they correctly slumbering peacefully at your feet as you read this? identify a particular odour, they are rewarded either with a food treat or a play session. Halina Simpson
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OUT AND ABOUT WITH THE LULWORTH RANGERS
Team News over-winter here and that others spend the winter Firstly this month, we are delighted to report the further south. These have now descended on our reopening of the Fossil Forest. The site which is shores. Their distinctive song can now be heard in just inside the Army ranges on the eastern side of areas of cover, they will continue to sing for many Lulworth Cove was compromised by a rockfall back months. Another eagerly anticipated arrival is the in 2015, access was then closed. After five years of first Wheatear. One has been logged so far this hard work from a whole host of organisations, the spring from White Nothe; many more will follow. site reopened on the 21st March. Improvements Other spring movements include a Red Kite at to the site include new interpretation, seating Lulworth Camp and a very early Willow Warbler capacity and a recycled timber decking area. On top from the Lulworth Cove pond. Further movement of all this, two fossilised tree stumps have been noted includes a loose flock of Redwing. Their donated from Albion Stone on Portland, and were distinctive ‘tseeps’ are a real sound of autumn, flown over by a Royal Navy hearing them this time of year indicated helicopter. Do make time to visit their if you can, it’s quite a walk over return to climates further east to breed. A there but well worth it. Why not singing Yellowhammer was noted on the continue on to Mupe Bay? Arish Mell to East Lulworth path. A yellow member of the bunting family, we can’t With a good deal of uncertainty recall seeing one in that location before regarding the way we operate at now. An oddity this month comes in the the moment, very regrettably we form of a pair of Wood Duck spotted in the have had to cancel all our events st Wood Street area. A bird none of us here until the 1 July. On the day of on the ranger team had heard of, it composing this article, we taught turns out that the species origi- our last school session for a good number nates in North America and has of weeks. A sad day, but we are all making most likely sacrifices in this difficult time, and are escaped a private collection. The remaining confident that normality will first Swallows will arrive in our area resume this summer. this month, do let us know as soon
We are tidying up the tail end of our as you’ve seen one. winter works schedule. We have been Butterflies have just started to ap- mending tree shelters, hedge laying and repairing pear on warmer days. Peacock seem to be most rights of way. Some of the jobs have been in the numerous at Castle Park, and with ewes giving birth literally present with two seen together in East Lulworth around us, it is a real joy to be there. Lambing is in recently. A fresh Brimstone was seen in East full swing at the time of writing. Marc and his team Lulworth again, taking its time to enjoy the Lesser operate an outdoor lambing system and are Celandine in-between short flights. In West pleased with the season so far. The warmer winter Lulworth, at Stair Hole, the year’s first Small has seen the grass grow more vigorously early on, Tortoiseshell was seen. Unlike the fresh Brimstone, meaning there is plenty for the ewes to be eating this butterfly was tatty; indicating it had recently and providing lots of nutritious milk for their newly emerged from hibernation. born lambs.
Wildlife news The first bats have been seen out from their While our day to day lives have seen some change hibernation. Two Pipistrelles were seen foraging of late, wildlife carries on regardless. Many bird around a woodland edge in East Lulworth. species have been in full song for some time now and joining them most recently is a real harbinger Always feel free to make contact with us, we’re a of spring, the Chiffchaff; it is known that some friendly bunch who are always happy to chat,
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News release
12th March 2020
£15,000 Donation secured for conservation traineeship
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) is delighted to receive a donation from Winfrith Newburgh & East Knighton (WN&EK) Parish Council of over £15,000 towards DWT’s Heathland Heritage Traineeship.
This money, together with funding secured by Magnox Ltd Socio-economic Scheme will enable us to offer two traineeships to local individuals, equipping them with the essential employment skills for the countryside sector, whilst helping to secure a future for Dorset’s iconic heathland heritage.
The donated monies were originally generated from a Parish Council ‘fighting fund’ in the early 1960’s to help safeguard Winfrith Heath from plans to build a further nuclear reactor at the site.
The restricted funds have been held by the Parish Council in abeyance, awaiting a proposal which would aid the future protection of Winfrith Heath for local people.
Leo Henley-Lock, Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Reserves Manager for South & East Dorset, said, “We are extremely grateful for the donation from the Parish Council. Whilst offering two young individuals a first step to a career in the countryside sector, the traineeships will help to play a crucial role in maintaining these important sites for the local people and visitors. We hope that this project will leave a lasting legacy for both the local community and the young trainees.”
Find out more about volunteering and traineeship opportunities with Dorset Wildlife Trust at www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobs.
About Dorset Wildlife Trust www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Working for a secure future for Dorset’s wildlife enriching the quality of life Follow us on Twitter @dorsetwildlife and facebook.com/dorsetwildlife Dorset Wildlife Trust works to champion wildlife and natural places, to engage and inspire people and to promote sustainable living. Founded in 1961, DWT is now the largest voluntary nature conservation organisation in Dorset, with over 25,000 members and 44 nature reserves. Most are open daily and there are visitor centres providing a wealth of wildlife information at Brooklands Farm, The Fine Foundation Chesil Beach Centre, Lorton Meadows, Kingcombe Meadows nature reserve and the Kingcombe Centre, Brownsea Island Nature Reserve, The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre and the Urban Wildlife Centre at Upton Heath Nature Reserve. DWT plays a key role in dealing with local environmental issues and leads the way in establishing the practices of sustainable development and engaging new audiences in conservation, particularly in the urban areas. Dorset Wildlife Trust registered charity number: 200222.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS - APRIL 2020
Monday 6 14.00-16.00 Table Tennis West Lulworth Village Hall 19.30-22.00 West Lulworth Parish Council West Lulworth Village Hall Meeting Tuesday 14 19.00-21.30 Skittles West Lulworth Village Hall Friday 17 17.00-19.00 Bowls West Lulworth Village Hall 19.30-21.00 Badminton West Lulworth Village Hall Monday 20 14.00-16.00 Table Tennis West Lulworth Village Hall Tuesday 21 19.00-21.30 Skittles West Lulworth Village Hall Friday 24 17.00-19.00 Bowls West Lulworth Village Hall 19.30-21.00 Badminton West Lulworth Village Hall
Monday 27 14.00-16.00 Table Tennis West Lulworth Village Hall
Tuesday 28 19.00-21.30 Skittles West Lulworth Village Hall
Production team for April edition of Parish News
Editor: David Brann Deputy Editor: Janine Scola Advertising Editor: Anne Rowan
Final deadline for May 2020 edition : 17.00 Tuesday 21st April 2020
Subject to printing and distribution
WINFRITH HISTORY GROUP
Thank you everyone who came to Winfrith History Group's talk to listen to John Stockley at Winfrith Village Hall. We had a great evening hearing all about how he came into being, his family, especially his grandparents living in the Moonfleet area of Weymouth. We got up to 1968 and so he must return to tell us more. Once we are back to normal we shall get in touch and arrange another event.
In the meantime if you have any stories or items, such as pictures or photos that we could copy, we would be very pleased to hear from you.
Contact Pat Yonwin on 01305 852117 [email protected]
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26 Parish News April 2020 BOOK OF THE MONTH
particular joy is that by 2018 twenty male turtle Wilding by Isabella Tree doves had returned. Application to release beavers The return of nature to a British farm in the River Adur is pending.
In 1987 Isabella Tree and her husband Charlie I suspect that all of us to some extent have ‘Dig for inherited Knepp Castle Estate in West Sussex from Victory’ in our DNA and taking land out of his grandparents: 3500 acres of difficult heavy production is controversial bordering on the clay land. From then until 1999 they attempted criminal. But she marshals her arguments well: in to return the Estate to profitability through the developed world a third of our food goes to intensification of farming and diversification into waste. The average American eats at least 20% ice cream, yoghurt, etc. Despite their efforts, the more calories than in 1970 and we are following overdraft continued to creep up and in 2000 they suit with consequent obesity. In developing decided on a completely new path. With the countries the lack of refrigeration, transportation, financial assistance of the Countryside Stewardship and storage, results in food losses almost as large Scheme and advice from various as that in the developed world. ecology experts, they returned Vast areas of the USA and the land to various forms of bio- Europe are given over to plants diversity. Repton Park in the grown for bio-diesel which, middle section, which includes whilst being heralded as green the village of Shipley, was energy, is in fact 80% worse for completely opened up, all the climate than fossil diesel. internal fencing removed, cattle grids installed, fallow deer In her summing up she quotes introduced, followed by Old the Harvard biologist English Longhorn cattle and later E. O. Wilson: the rich natural Exmoor ponies. pleasure that comes from being surrounded by living organisms The reform of the CAP in 2003 is rooted in our evolution. We eventually enabled all the have been hunter gatherers for remaining land to be taken out 99% of our genetic history, of production. The Northern totally and intimately involved Block remains largely open with with the natural world. For no internal fencing, grazed by a million years our survival Longhorn cattle and roe deer; depended on our ability existing areas of woodland were retained. to read the weather, the stars and the species Progress in the Southern Block was slower and around us, to navigate, empathise and co-operate more controversial as it was gradually allowed to with our environment. The need to relate to the return to scrub, with the introduction of cattle, landscape and other forms of life – whether one ponies, three types of deer and Tamworth pigs. considers this urge aesthetic, emotional, All animals were allowed to roam freely within a intellectual, cognitive or even spiritual– is in our nine mile perimeter fence with little or no human genes. Sever that connection and we are floating in intervention other than to ensure that numbers a world where our deepest sense of ourselves is remain supportable. lost.
In wildlife terms the results have been astonishing: Charles Smith huge numbers of breeding birds including endangered species, almost all UK bat species, together with invertebrates including the rare Purple Emperor butterfly have been seen. Her
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WE’LL MEET AGAIN
Just as we were beginning to get going with this new group at Winfrith Village Hall, we have had to cancel our plans to have monthly meetings until further notice.
However some good news - we are now registered with Bere Regis Parish Council to use their Community bus. It costs £30 to hire, plus the cost of petrol for the journey so when we are able to use it for outings we shall let you know. Four drivers have offered their services to drive it, so what a shame that we have been delayed in having some jollies around and about!
THANK YOU everyone who took part in the raffle to raise some funds for us to access this bus. Keith and Kate Cockwell won the wonderful 1st prize of two 1st class GWR rail tickets. They were going to use them to celebrate their anniversary in June, by taking a mini holiday down in the West Country and let’s hope all this Coronavirus business will be over by then. But they are valid for a year so maybe later on in the summer they will be able to have their break. Phil Roberts won the bottle of Australian Red wine and Daphne Montague won the 3rd prize of pretty pastry forks.
As soon as we can start running events again we shall be in touch with you.
Pat Yonwin
Forthcoming Entertainment in West Lulworth
The Sunset Café Stompers Jazz group will return to West Lulworth Village Hall for their 5th concert on Saturday 25 April. They will feature classical Jazz from the 1920s – the Roaring Twenties - as well as more recent numbers. A two-course supper, cash bar and top quality raffle will also be on offer. All for £17.50 per ticket.
Tickets will go on sale in March and proceeds will go to the Benefice fund. Mark your diary with the date. Why not bring some friends and make up a table? It will be a great night!
The Box Office is open now. Just phone 01929 400376 or email [email protected] to reserve tickets. Profits will go to the Benefice fund. Why not contact some friends who love quality Jazz and make up a table? It will be a great night. Visit the Stompers website www.sunsetcafestompers.com if you need persuading.
We hope to re-arrange this event later in the year
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SHARE and CARE needs help....
I am sorry to write to you all like this, but needs must in these difficult times.
If you don't know who we are, Share and Care is a group of volunteer drivers who have been helping the housebound patients of Wellbridge Practice for 28 years. This covers the whole area - Lulworths, Win- frith, Bovington, East Stoke, Chaldons etc. We provide transport to all medical appointments (doctor, hospital, optician, dentist, therapist etc), deliver medicines and have done other small errands (shopping, topping up phone cards etc.).
As with most volunteers, in normal times, our drivers are over 70, most over 75 and 4 over 80. Those drivers are withdrawing under government advice - as they should.
So we have hit crisis point.
We CAN continue delivering the prescription medicines on a weekly or monthly basis But, unless we find more volunteer drivers, we CAN NO LONGER PROVIDE THE TRANSPORT ELEMENT OF OUR SCHEME. I am personally heartbroken - that Share and Care should cease operating under my watch feels like a betrayal of my neighbours and of all those who set up the scheme and entrusted us to carry on their legacy. All our volunteers have been doing so much for so long, that they each feel they are letting neighbours down through no fault of their own- just that they are labelled 'old' and are under- standably frightened. It is THEY, and our other housebound vulnerable and self-isolating neighbours, who now need this transport help.
Lots of people are offering to do shopping which is brilliant - but we desperately need drivers.
PLEASE, can YOU, or do you know anyone, who can take your housebound, elderly or vulnerable neigh- bours to medical appointments? The clients donate to petrol costs so there is no cost to you. And we wouldn't accept requests from anyone showing CV symptoms. But tummies will get upset, blood pres- sures must be taken, broken arms reset , leg ulcers dressed - all the normal non- viral mishaps and medi- cal conditions will still be happening.
If you can help in any way:
- offer to provide the transport even for just one day a week - join the prescription delivery team (Monday mornings mostly) - join the rota of those who man the mobile phone (the phone comes to you so you do not need to leave the house) - display a poster which I can send you
Please contact me.
Toni McPherson [email protected] 01929 462673
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The fully refurbished Winfrith Village Hall
Available for private parties, Weddings, Birthdays, Anniversaries
* Light and warm * Separate small carpeted meeting room * Wi-Fi throughout * Lots of power points * All new kitchen, with fast dishwasher, fridge large cooker, fridge and automatic hot water urn * Crockery and cutlery * Toilets, including with wheelchair access, ramps to front and rear doors
Current rates (increasing from 1 March 2020) £6-00 per hour to residents of Winfrith Newburgh and East Knighton Parish. £12-00 per hour for non- residents.
On-line booking : www.winfrithnewburgh.org.uk Telephone : Sally Johnson – 01305 854122
West Lulworth Village Hall
The Village Hall plays an important role in our community and at present is hired by many various groups. Facilities include a well equipped kitchen, stage and a choice of hiring the main hall or meeting room.
Anyone interested in starting and running a group or hiring the hall for a private function please contact the Bookings Secretary, Pauline Hill. Tel: 01929 406178. Please visit our website www.westlulworthvillagehall.co.uk
Chaldon Village Hall
Chaldon Village Hall was built as a school in 1847 with a vaulted roof to “keep the children healthy”.
It now offers a charming, warm and unusual space for parties or classes. It is licenced for 50 people and can be hired for £5/hour for residents of East & West Chaldon and £10/hour to non-residents.
Booking enquiries: [email protected] 01305 851827
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Report from Winfrith Newburgh & East Knighton Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 9th March 2020
The AGM took place first followed by the usual Parish Council Meeting.
The damaged high fence line on the playing field Due to the bad weather, the repair work was delayed and will expected to be carried out on the 12th March.
Defibrillator A group of people have agreed to take on the responsibility for this equiment. More information to follow.
Telephone kiosk Nothing new to report.
VE Celebrations The full council agreed that the Parish Council would use their Insurance to cover this event. (This event now subsequently cancelled)
Other matters of interest The Risk Assessment Document and the End of Year Account were agreed. The Council decided not to enter the best Kept Village Competition, as the pavilion needs repair and would drops points in the overall score.
Drains If you have a drain on the main road outside your property, can you please check it regularly if possible, to make sure it is clear of silt etc for the winter months.
Reporting online Any parishioner can report pot holes, over grown vegetation, or any other issues very easily online at www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk and go onto the online services.
Next meeting The next meeting will be held on Monday 13th April 2020 at 7pm.
This is Easter Monday but is subject to change or cancellation due to recent events. Mandy Stephens Clerk to the Council Spring Garden Winfrith Newburgh Dorchester, Dorset DT28LN [email protected] 01305853659
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