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THE OKEFORD BENEFICE serving the parishes of:- St. Nicholas, Child Okeford: St Paul, Hammoon: St. Nicholas, Manston: St Andrew, Okeford Fitzpaine: Church of the Holy Rood , Shillingstone. In the Blackmore Vale Deanery of Salisbury Diocese .

The Ministry Team

Licensed Lay Minister - Mrs Sue le Riche - 01258 861830 Email: [email protected] (Off duty Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)

During the Vacancy all enquiries relating to Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals should in the first instance be directed to Sue le Riche

St Andrew’s Okeford Fitzpaine.

Churchwarden Mrs Zoë Goddard 01258 861046

Church Mrs Carol Landricombe 01258 860858 Treasurer

P.C.C. Mrs Zoë Goddard 01258 861046 Secretary

Closing time & date for copy is 5.00pm on the 20th of the month .

2 I have ‘retired’ three times! First from education, next from running a Diocesan Retreat House, and then 3 years ago, from ministry. Not a rec- ord, perhaps, but retirement suggests slippers and leisurely cups of tea in the garden. Why doesn’t it work like that in reality? I still seem to be happily busy – taking services, occupied with voluntary work, singing in choirs, taking music lessons, and having a wonderful social life!

But there is a cautionary note. A recent health scare caused me to con- sider – as one frequently does at a certain age – my own mortality. Death holds no perils, but I’m just not ready for it yet, so I thought I’d write my- self a letter and share it with you, as you may be in the same situation.

Dear Sue

Do you remember that poem by W H Davies? ‘What is this life if, full of care, we have no time to stand and stare’? Why are you always so busy? Every time you go into the garden, you spot the weeds – why not sit down and appreciate the col- ours and the scents? Don’t you realise that time is not on your side? The best you can expect is another 20 years, so why not take more time to experience the full palette of sight, taste, touch, sound and smell? Just BE for a change. Kipling got it wrong: it’s not necessary to ‘fill the unfor- giving minute with sixty seconds’ worth of dis- tance run.’

There is so much to experience in the world, but often you don’t appreciate it all because you are too busy with living to live! If you must do something, why not visit somebody? There are plenty of lonely folk out there with time on their hands and too much time to stand and stare. Do you remember you once read that when you finally meet your Creator, he won’t say, ‘Have you lived a good life?’ but rather ‘Did you enjoy

3 my creation?’ Slow down.. Look around.. Be ready to answer yes’ to that question.

With love Sue My best wishes to you all for a happy and restful summer.

The Vicarage, Church Street, Amesbury, Wilts. Sunday 19th July

Dear Friends Greetings from Amesbury!

On this first Sunday since leaving the Okeford Benefice I wanted to write briefly to acknowledge with thanks and gratitude the many kind wishes and prayers, cards and generous gifts we have received since my appointment here was announced. A big ‘thank you’, too, to those who were able to come and share in my licensing service here last Thursday: it was lovely to have you there and your support is much appreciated.

With my prayers and best wishes for you all. Fr Darren

15th August 2015 To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of V J Day a programme of events will take place in London over the weekend of 15th /16th August Two useful web sites giving information about services of commemoration, parades and other events are www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/vj-day www.gov.uk/government/vj-day-70-plans

Is anyone willing to organise something in the village ? Village Bring & Share Picnic on the Rec, games for the kids, for example …..anything?

4 Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall

Fippenny Fayre - the final figure made for the Hall was £1,601, a rec- ord amount in the 28 years since we started our annual fête in this form at the Recreation Ground. Many thanks to everyone, and there were lots of you, who helped make it such a success. Your efforts were very much appreciated by all of the management committee.

Blandford Stour Rotary were extremely happy with what they achieved as well. With 27 cyclists doing the road course and 16 using the static bikes they clocked up 872 miles and to date have collected £740 for Pros- tate Cancer Research. Hopefully I will soon be able to tell you what Ro- tarians did nationally.

Our next big fund raising event is the

Race Night on Saturday September 12th – 7:00pm for 7:30pm start, don't be late, or you may miss the first race. It's been 5 years since the last outing so its high time we got under starters orders.

Tickets are £7 each and will be on sale from Mid August at Ye Olde Bell Stores, from committee members, 'phone me on 863474 or email: [email protected] Tickets include supper and a bar will be available.

Prizes for the 'best dressed' table or individuals will be awarded during the evening so get your Ascot hats out ladies!

There will be 7 races with 8 horses in each race these are on sale NOW at £2 each, you name the horse/s, the names will be put in the race programme along with your name as owner and, new this time, the owner of the winning horse in each race will get a bottle of wine, all the more rea- son to 'buy' a horse, contact me or a committee member.

Diane Burt, Treasurer/Secretary & Bookings Tel: 01258 863474 or email: [email protected]

Race Night Saturday September 12th

7:00pm for 7:30pm start, don't be late, or you may miss the first race. Tickets are £7 each and will be on sale from Mid August at Ye Olde Bell Stores, from committee members, or 'phone me 863474 or email: [email protected] tickets include supper and a bar will be available.

Okeford Fitzpaine Primary School

Autumn Fair

Hot food from the B-B-Q Pony rides Traditional fair games Cream Teas Tombola Bouncy castle Face paints

Saturday 12th September 12-2pm

Lots of fun for all the family

6 Skinny Minis Homemade Treats

Freshly Made Breads & Delicious Healthy Flapjacks.

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Self-Catering Holiday Cottage 7 Nethermead In Okeford Fitzpaine Dorset Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0TP Converted 2 bedroom Coach House Sleeps 4. 01258 863744 Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN 07792 613383 Linen◦Heating◦WiFi◦TV provided Small Private Garden Details: Proprietor Sue Godden No job too small Email: [email protected] Tel: 01258 860763

7 The Olde Bell Stores & Post Office Okeford Fitzpaine 01258 860414 General grocerieslocal produce. Bakery serving breadcakeswarm savouriestake-away tea & coffee  Off Licence  Traditional sweetshop 

Opening Hours Shop & Post Office:- Tuesday, & Thursdays 9am - 5.00pm Closed 1pm - 2pm.

8 Village Community Group

The Barn Dance organised by the Village Community Group (VCG) attracted 55 people and raised a total of £329 in aid of the village defibril- lator appeal. The total amount raised with other donations now stands at £600 towards the target of £2500. Anyone wishing to arrange a function or event on behalf of the appeal or would like to make a donation please contact Mike Wood 01258 860146. email mike@nutmegcottagenet

We are looking at arranging another event in the near future and will post details when finalised. We look forward to support from the community in this venture which will serve the whole community should the need arise. In addition the VCG have entered the Dorset Best Kept Vil- lage and we urge everyone to be extra vigilant in the control of litter. If you see any litter please pick it up and deposit in the bins. We will be having regular Litter Picking days and notices will be displayed by the Post Office.

Mike Wood.

In aid of Belchalwell, Ibberton and Woolland Churches

Saturday, 1st August. Open at 2.30pm Family Dog Show at 3.30pm In and around the Village Hall at Ibberton

Look what’s coming… Blessings on thee, little man, barefoot boy with cheeks of tan, Trudging down a dusty lane, with no thought of future pain. You’re our one and only bet to absorb our National Debt. Little man with cares so few, we’ve got lots of faith in you. Guard each merry whistled tune, you are apt to need it soon. Have your fun, boy, while you can, you may be a barefoot man!

9 Okeford Fitzpaine Neighbourhood Plan Development Update

Would you like to influence the content of the Neighbourhood Plan for Okeford Fitzpaine? Do you want to have a say about the number of houses built in the village in the future? The Neighbourhood Plan Working Group for Okeford Fitzpaine Parish invites you to an open afternoon and evening on Tuesday 21st September 2015. This will be held in Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall from 4pm-7.30 where residents can hear about the plan and meet potential local developers.

What is a Neighbourhood Plan and why does Okeford Fitzpaine need one? The Localism Bill was enacted in April 2012 and included the right for communities to draw up a neighbourhood development plan. The Govern- ment’s intention behind neighbourhood planning is to provide a genuine opportunity for local people to influence the future of their area. Okeford Fitzpaine is in the heart of North Dorset. In North Dorset, neighbourhood planning will be done by the Parish and Town councils. Neighbourhood development plans can be as simple, or as detailed, as people want, provided that they are in line with national planning policy, and the strategic policies for the wider area set out in the North Dorset Local Plan. As well as being subject to examination, local people must then vote on the plans in a referendum, before they can be adopted as part of the Local Plan. By having a Neighbourhood Plan for Okeford Fitzpaine the local community can have a say on future developments.

How will this be done in Okeford Fitzpaine? Work has already commenced on developing the Neighbourhood Plan which is at an early stage. Following the questionnaire and open evening in February this year the work is moving to the next stage. This will include:

Open evening with developers and the Neighbourhood Planning Work- ing Group on 21st September A follow up focused questionnaire to local residents who can get in- volved in several ways:

Come to the Open event on 21st September with your ideas and suggestions Volunteer to take questionnaires to everyone in your street during the week beginning 27th September 10 Check whether you have the specialist skills required to work on part of the plan which will be listed on the Neighbourhood Plan website Complete your questionnaire between 27th September and 4th October More information on the open evening will follow in August

For more information about the Neighbourhood Plan contact: Councillor Paul Banning on [email protected]

Ride & Stride in aid of Dorset Historic Churches Saturday 12th September 2015

Ride+Stride is a sponsored event in which people walk or cycle or horse-ride between churches, exploring our wonderful Dorset countryside and enjoying the hospitality of our church communities. The money raised (more than £80,000 in 2014) is used to help conserve Dorset’s churches, chapels and meeting houses and to help keep them active and at the heart of their communities for the use of future generations. Half of the money raised is returned di- rectly to your nominated church and the other half is used to fund our grant program.

To register as a participant, and for further information, to request a sponsorship form from your Ride+Stride Organiser please contact Zoe Goddard on 861046, or email [email protected]

This is an ideal event for children, families, friends, on foot, by bike or on horseback, around the lanes or along the Trailway.

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7 Nethermead Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Okeford Fitzpaine In Dorset Okeford Fitzpaine DT11 0TP Converted 2 bedroom Coach House Sleeps 4. 01258 863744 Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN 07792 613383 Linen◦Heating◦WiFi◦TV provided

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12 Read a book!

This summer, why not encourage your children to read a book? A recent study has found that children who read for pleasure carry the benefits with them far into adulthood. And the most avid childhood readers score far higher on vocabulary tests, even 30 years later. As Marcel Proust the author once said, there are “no days of our childhood lived so fully as those spent with a favourite book.”

Sturminster Newton Library Opening Hours Monday 9.30am - 12.30pm 12.30pm-2.30pm Tuesday 2pm - 5pm Wednesday Closed Thursday 9.30am - 12.30pm 2pm - 6.30pm Friday 2pm - 5pm Saturday 9am 12.30pm Mobile Library The Cross, Okeford Fitzpaine Fortnightly on alternate Thursdays from 2pm - 2.45pm Dates for August: Thursday 6th and Thursday 20th Dates for September: Thursday 3rd and Thursday 17th

Books, audio and CD’s are all available. Plenty for adults too!

Ed’s note. In my experience, a child that reads at times, is a nice quiet child! So encourage the habit, you'll love it.

Smart worms

Earth flew in all directions as the crimson-faced would-be golfer attempted to strike the ball. “Goodness,” he finally blurted to his caddie, “the worms around here will think there’s been an earth- quake.” “Never mind,” said the caddie, “they are pretty smart – by now they will be hiding beneath the ball for safety.”

13 Okeford Fitzpaine CE VA Primary School

Mr Johnson will be leaving the school after being with us for 8 years. He is highly regarded and will be missed at the School. He and his family are off to teach near Rome in Italy. We thank him for all he has done for the school and wish him well on his new adventure. He will be replaced in the new year by Mr Thomas who knows the school very well.

Mr Frame will be ending his secondment to the school in August. He will be leaving us with a great Ofsted and great SIAMs - church inspec- tion result. Mrs Alison Chant will be joining us in September as our new Head Teacher. She is currently at Motcombe School and we look forward to Alison joining us.

This term has been incredibly busy once again. We had our whole school trip to Adventure Wonderland this week as a big well done to everyone who worked hard this year in achieving some of the best progres- sion results we have had to date. The school has had two residential trips to Weymouth and Leeson House. The younger children have visited the Hindu Temple and had an afternoon of circus skills in a Big Top

The school production this year has been based around the life of Shakespeare and included some very cool rapping! Our sports day was very successful and the weather was kind to us. All the children in the school visited Salisbury Cathedral and were very impressed. The focus of the trip was learning about the Magna Carta.

Our new Foundation Stage outside area is very nearly complete and is looking amazing. The children have started to use it and are really enjoying the activities. These are just a flavour of the exciting things that have been happening at the school.

And finally, some really good news. The school bell has been fixed. You may have already heard it ringing in the village and if you haven’t please listen out for it. Photos of all the above activities and more can be seen on the school website www.okeford.dorset.sch.uk Please do have a look.

14 Well done everyone for all the hard work that has been done. We look forward to seeing you next year.

Autumn Term starts on Wednesday, 2nd September.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS1

OKEFORD FITZPAINE PRIMARY SCHOOL P.F.A RAGBAG TEXTILE RECYCLING

May we take this opportunity to thank everyone who has deposited unwanted clothes and textiles in our recycling bin at the school.

In total the bin has raised a fantastic amount of £2004 for the school.

The funds have helped towards IPads, class educational trips and coaches, class resources. It has also paid towards recreational activities in school and for the whole school’s beach trip, the pantomime and the school disco.

Thank you again and keep on filling!

The bin accepts all textiles (not duvets, pillows and cushions) and paired shoes.

From a school essay ‘…and when the marauders landed on the coast, the villagers would run to the top of the hill and set fire to the deacon…’

Sleep “How is it that you are late again?” the choir master demanded of the little boy. “I overslept.” “What? Do you sleep at home as well?”

15 FIPPENNY GARDEN CLUB

2015 SUMMER SHOW RESULTS

This has been a challenging year for growers with cold nights in Spring and early Summer followed by drought conditions in the weeks leading up to the show. This meant a lot of produce and flowers coming to and pass- ing their prime very quickly, especially soft fruit. However, the judges said that exhibitors are to be congratulated for the quality of their exhibits.

The Results

Show Champion – Elena Sparshott

Elena being presented with the Ken Percival Cup for the most points gained for wins and placements across all show Categories

Highest Points Total Men Fred Philpott

Cup Winners for best exhibit in category

Vegetables - Barbara Knight (Peas) Fruit – Tracy Pike (Gooseberries) Flowers – Zoe Goddard (flowering pot plant) Baking – Sue Le Riche (Cheese Scones) Preserves – Zoe Goddard (Sloe Gin) Photo Competition – Ian Berry Pre-school Art – ‘Lucy J’

Potato Competition Men – Andrew Vick- ers (3lb 9oz) Women – Barbara Fry (3lb 1oz) 16 From one seed potato, variety Wilja

Some of the cup winning exhibits

Congratulations to all the winners on the day and thanks to all those who participated to make such a success. My thanks also go to the committee, and others, who helped with the organisation, making cakes and helping to serve refreshments, assisting on the front desk, setting up etc. A special thanks to our retiring Show Secretary, George Woods, who once again rose to the occasion in magnificent style.

If you would be interested in coming to any of our meetings we have professional speakers in September, October and December with our Harvest Supper taking place in early November. The cost is minimal and you would be very welcome!

Next Meeting Monday 7th September 2015 Putting your garden to bed for the Winter A talk by a member of the Castle Gardens team

FRED PHILPOTT, Chairman

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19 Springhead, Fontmell Magna Wednesday 5TH August

Open Garden 10-5, £3.50, U12 free. Coffee/tea/cakes/assisted wheel- chair access/dogs on leads welcome

Wednesday 5TH August - Planning a Successful Watercolour, practical course 1.30-4.30 with Rob Adams, £25

Numbers are limited to 12. Some experience necessary. Please bring paper and pencil, watercolours and brushes.

To book send cheque payable to The Springhead Trust Ltd, Fontmell Magna, Dorset, SP7 0NU. 01747 811853, [email protected] Please write phone number on back. Tickets for collection just before the event; if you would prefer them in advance, please enclose a s.a.e.

Sewing & Craft Group

Our next meeting will be at 2.30pm on Monday 17th August at the home of Jean Durrant, Lime Tree Cottage. .

Why not come and join us for a sociable afternoon while doing the mending? Or working on that piece of tapestry you have been meaning to finish for years.

Best position for effective prayer Three ministers sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. "Kneeling is definitely best," claimed one minister. "No," another contended. "I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven." "You're both wrong," the third insisted. "The most effective prayer position is lying prostrate, face down on the floor." The repairman could contain himself no longer. "Sorry,” he blurted out, “but the best praying I ever did was hanging upside down from a telephone pole."

20 The Entertainment Page. What’s on in the district this month Date Time Venue Show Contact |No Price 14 Aug 11am - 3pm African Dance Workshop 01258 475137 £8 5+ yrs “Surprising Handa” 19 Aug 10am - 2pm “Pirates & Mermaids” 01258 475137 £5 8+ years Workshop 27 Aug 10.30am “Timeliners” 01258 475137 £5 (U18 £4) Tree House Theatre Fam £16 Workshop 16 Aug Exchange ‘A Celebration of Neil 01258 475137 £13.50 7.30 Diamond’ Wayne Denton 21 Aug Exchange Summer Dreams 01258 475137 £15 7.30 ‘Greased and Ready to Roll’ 50’s music & dance 23 Aug Exchange “Testament of Youth” 01258 475137 £4.50 7pm Film

Film at Ibberton Village Hall Saturday 26th September 7pm for 7.30pm £5 The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Judi Dench, Maggie Smith Bill Nighy Bookings Annette Newman 01258 817269/Barbara Smith 01258 817555

Eve Bonham in Conversation Eve will be signing copies of her new book ’The Lost Journey Home- ward’ and talking about her journey into writing.

Beatons Tearooms, Blandford Sunday 2 August, 4.30pm. Tickets £6 Arrive at 4pm to order tea and cakes (not included in ticket ) Blandford Farmers & Craft Markets Market Place and Shambles Friday 14 August 9am - 2pm

21 Savoury Sauces and Jellies

My mother taught me how to make Mint Sauce over 70 years ago and it became my Sunday morning job when we had roast lamb. She was taught by her father, who had been a cook in the Army. This is their way.

Mint Sauce 1. for immediate use. A good bunch of mint, well washed; a little hot water, 1 or 2 dstspn: sugar to taste: about ¼ pt vinegar, we always used malt vinegar but use which ever you prefer. Chop mint, place in a bowl or jug and just cover with the hot water. Leave to infuse for a few minutes, stir in the sugar and then the vinegar. Stir well. Adjust sugar & vinegar to your own taste.

Mint Sauce 2 For keeping ½ lb (250g) chopped mint: 1 lb sugar (450g): 1pt ( 600 ml) boiling vinegar. This might be a little too much sugar, try ¾lb at first. Put mint into jug, add the sugar and pour over the boiling vinegar. Stir well. Pour into hot jars or wide necked bottles and seal when cold. Add more vinegar when using if needed.

Gooseberry Mint Jelly 2lb (1kg) Green Gooseberries (no need to top & tail) : warmed sugar: 12 mint sprigs tied in a bunch. Put gooseberries in a pan with water to just cover. Simmer until pulpy. Strain through a jelly bag, (or piece of clean cloth), over night. Measure the liquid and add 1lb (450g) sugar to1pt (600ml) liquid. Put juice and sugar into pan, stir to dissolve. Add mint and bring to boil. Reduce to a ‘rolling’ boil until setting point is reached. Test on a cold plate, leave for a minute or two, if jelly crinkles when pushed with your finger it is ready. If not, return to heat and try again a few minutes later. Remove mint and pour into hot jars. Seal at once. Super with roast lamb, chops.

Apple Jelly. The basis of most herb jellies. This is a good way of using up windfalls. Wash well. Do not peel but cut out bruises etc, quarter, remove any insect damage along the cores. Green apples are best but just use what you have. Place in large pan and barely cover with water. Cook gently until pulpy, strain over night in a jelly bag or cloth.. Measure the juice and use 1lb (450g) sugar to1 pt (600ml) juice. Add herbs as per recipes below. Bottle in hot jars and seal at once. Mint Jelly 22 Use ¼pt vinegar to 1 pt water. When the jelly is almost at setting point add some finely chopped mint Stir in, skim well, leave for a few minutes to cool other wise the leaves will rise in the jars. Sage Jelly Serve with pork or duck As for Mint Jelly substituting chopped sage. Tarragon Jelly Delicious with chicken As above using Chopped Tarragon, and omitting the vinegar.

Here are some other sauces which I find useful.

Home-Made Hot Sauce Brown Sauce for Bacon Butties etc 1pt (600ml) vinegar; 2 tbsp flour: 3 tbsp sugar: 1 tsp salt: 2 tbsp trea- cle: 1 tbspn mustard: 1oz pickling spice. (if you have spiced pickling vinegar use that instead). Mix altogether and boil for 20 mins. Strain. When cold bottle and seal . If you wish you could make it really hot with a dash of Tabasco or some chilli powder or chilli flakes.

Tomato Sauce Serve with meat or veg dishes.. Good with stuffed marrow, 1oz(24g) butter: 1 small onion ,chopped: 1 small carrot chopped: 1½ level tbsp flour: 1lb(450g) Tomatoes, quartered: ½pt(300ml) chicken stock: 1 bay leaf: 1 level tsp sugar: salt & pepper. Melt butter in pan, add onion & carrot, cook gently for 5mins. Stir in flour, tomatoes, stock, bay leaf, sugar, seasoning. Bring to boil, simmer for 30-45 mins. Sieve, re-heat to serve. Freezes well

Barbecue Sauce Useful for any grilled or fried meat. Freezes well 4 tbsp Worcester sauce: 4 tbsp Brown Sauce; 4 Tbsp mushroom ketchup: 2 level tsps sugar: 1 Tbsp vinegar: 1oz (24g) butter: cayenne pepper: salt: ¼ pt (150ml) water: 1 small onion skinned & thinly sliced. Blend all the ingredients adding the onion last. Be very sparing with the cayenne pepper. Pour sauce over the meat to be grilled and baste frequently.

23 Trading Standards News Crime does not pay

You may be interested to know that 7 out of every 10 crimes commit- ted are acquisitive crime, those are crimes where the perpetrator has gained financially from their wrong doing.

In 2002 the Government introduced the Proceeds of Crime Act, a law allowing enforcement agencies including Trading Standards the ability to identify, freeze, and through the courts apply for confiscation of criminal property gained from crime. Criminal property includes both savings and assets, such as houses and other lifestyle goods. The philosophy behind this is that when criminal finance is removed then further funding of criminal enterprises will stop.

In 2012 /2013 in excess of £12 million was recovered from convicted criminals by Trading Standards nationally using this process. The types of crime that Trading Standards Services have been using this legislation for include:

Food fraud Supplying unsafe goods Selling counterfeit goods such as clothing and electrical products Rogue trading often targeting the vulnerable Car traders who misdescribe cars Scams whether by post, phone or the internet Illegal livestock slaughterhouses

Any money confiscated through the courts is redistributed by the Home Office and a percentage is given back to the Local Authority to be used specifically on local crime prevention initiatives.

If you suspect you have been a victim of crime by someone selling you goods or services then why not let us know about it. Call the Citizens Ad- vice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 where all calls are treated con- fidentially. Working with Citizens Advice we may be able to help you resolve the problem, seek to obtain money back and prevent the same happening to someone else.

24 World's Biggest Coffee Morning Friday 25th September Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall 8:00am – 1:00pm

Enjoy a chat with friends over a nice cup of tea or coffee and a piece of home made cake then browse the S/H book stall Please come along and support this amazing charity

DONATIONS OF CAKES MUCH APPRECIATED on the day or call Diane or Mike on 863474

THANK YOU – YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

WE ARE MACMILLAN. CANCER SUPPORT

All change for picnics Steve Bealing Painter and Decorator Picnics are changing. If you plan one this summer, chances are that the beloved boiled eggs, cheese sandwich- Interior & Exterior es, biscuits, apples and orange squash Friendly Professional Service of yesteryear have faded away, to be replaced by parma ham, chorizo, sala- mi, olives, and prosecco. Only our Competitive rates with no fondness for salads and strawberries VAT seems to continue. Meanwhile, ther- All jobs considered mos flasks and tin openers have given way to cool boxes and bottle openers.

Tel: 01258 861803 As for entertainment on your picnic, the Frisbees and transistor radi- Mob: 07815 957296 os have been replaced by iPhones and email: iPads. The study was carried out by Seabrook crisps. [email protected]

25 Have your say on plans for future waste and mineral extraction sites What will life be like in 16 years time?

It’s a difficult question, but one that the minerals & waste team at DCC is having to think about. We need your help to come up with the answers.

We need to predict the amount of waste we will produce as a county by 2031, and plan what we will do with it. Also, the construction industry needs sand, gravel and stone for homes & roads and Dorset will have to supply some of it over the coming years. By working with the industry, looking at how our population and economy may change, the team is pre- paring a long-term plan for managing waste and extracting minerals around the county. It will include specific sites for possible mineral quar- ries and identify separate locations where waste facilities could be devel- oped.

This plan will help the council decide on future planning applications – delivering important facilities for the county while lessening the impacts on our environment. The proposals have been drafted but we need your thoughts on our suggestions. The team is going out and about across Dor- set this summer to outline the plans and ask for your opinions.

Subject to member approval, the public consultation will run between 15 July and 23 September. A series of exhibitions are being held (see below) where you can find out more, speak to the team and give your views.

During the consultation period you can find more information and have your say online at www.dorsetforyou.com/minerals-and-waste or call 01305 228585 or email [email protected]

Consultation Exhibition Dates Monday 10 August Blandford Corn Exchange 3pm - 7pm Tuesday 1 September Dorchester Library 3pm - 6.30pm Monday 7 September Orchard Park Garden Centre, Gillingham 1pm - 5.30pm

There are other dates around the county but these are nearest to Okeford Fitzpaine

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27 On why the parish goes to war over pumpkin-growing From The Rectory St. James the Least

My dear Nephew Darren

Anyone who thinks that the English are a peaceful race has obviously never organised the annual pumpkin growing competition. Very regretta- bly, one of the Pilgrim Fathers sent a handful of pumpkin seeds to a rela- tion in this parish in the 17th century and ever since, the church has been obliged to hold an annual competition to see who can grow the largest. I suspect some of the original recipients of those seeds still compete. There is a certain irony that the church, which is supposed to promote peace and harmony, sponsors the most war-like activity in the annual calendar.

Mobilisation starts at the beginning of the year when seeds are planted. From that moment on, every other potential entrant is regarded as the Ene- my. Once seedlings are planted out, then heavy armaments are placed at boundaries to deter possible invasion. By late Spring, paranoia has taken over and rumours begin to circulate of espionage and sinister undetectable herbicides. Anyone in the village with a beard is looked on with deep sus- picion.

In the weeks before the competition, homes, partners and children are abandoned, as contestants talk to their pumpkins by day and snuggle up with them at night. Should bad weather arrive at this point, then I am blamed for not having prayed sufficiently fervently for sunshine and light rain. If only I had such influence.

On the day before the show, tables are put out and woe betide anyone who places their cake stand where Mrs Cholmondeley has put her tea urn for the past 25 years; she now believes she has squatters rights to that place and any challenge to her claim would probably result in litigation.

I find this competitive spirit a little bemusing, as for the last 25 years, the Earl of Stowe has always won first prize. That his mother, the Dowa- ger Countess, is the judge, is, I am sure, pure coincidence. That she has arrived for the past three years with a white stick and accompanied by a golden Labrador does, however, raise doubts. To award the Earl any prize at all does seem a little unfair, when the only time he ever gets mud on his boots is when he falls off his horse while hunting. I suspect he would be hard pressed to find where the kitch-

28 en garden is on his estate. But to give any credit to his gardening staff would be seen as bad form, so we all keep quiet.

It has been tentatively suggested that another judge should be appoint- ed, but no one has so far had the courage to step forward. They may have the privilege of nominating the winner, but would also have to face a twelve month period of hatred from all those who were not successful. Christmas card lists will be amended. Families may have sat next to them in church for generations, but would suddenly find it more congenial to worship in another part of the church. Letters would be strangely mis- delivered and the butcher’s boy would suddenly deliver lamb when pork had been ordered. Who could dare to take on such a poisoned chalice?

Your loving uncle, Eustace

Dorset Wildlife Trust – North Dorset Summer Walk Bat Walk along the Jubilee Trail in Ansty led by local bat expert, Chris Dieck: Saturday 15th August.

Meet at 8.45pm otside the Fox Inn, Ansty (DT” 7PN). The trail can be muddy and uneven, so please wear suitable boots/shoes. Please book in advance by telephoning Roy Davies on 01258 880 699. A small charge of £3 is payable on the day.

Okeford United Football Club :- Monthly Draw results.

July 2015 :- £30—[No.48] Teresa Trowbridge £10—[No.64] Jake Andrews £5— [No.106] Andy Ball

Many thanks to all our supporters. Anyone interested in joining our monthly draw (cost £1 per month) - please contact Allan Frampton (860083) or any Football Club member.

29 Coming events 1st Aug Ibberton Church Fete Village Hall 2.30pm

15 Aug 70th anniversary V J Day End of WWII 16 Aug Allotment Open Day Allotments Back 10am-4pm Lane 17 Aug Sewing & Craft Group 2.30pm 2 Sept School restarts 7 Sept Garden Club Village Hall 7.30pm

12 Sept Race Night Village Hall 7pm for 7.30pm 12 Sept School Autumn Fair School 12 noon - 2pm 21 Sept Sewing & Craft Group 2.30pm

21 Sept Neighbourhood Plan Village Hall 4 pm - 7.30 Open Meeting pm 25 Sept McMillan Coffee Village Hall 8 am - 1pm Morning 26 Sept Jumble Sale Village Hall 2pm

Child Okeford Flower Arranging Club

Instead of our normal meeting in August we are holding an Al Fresco lunch at 12 Knotts Close on 18th August at 12 noon. There will also be a floral basket competition. Please bring friends and neighbours, you will all be very welcome. For lunch tickets, baskets for the arrangement and further information please contact Sue Brown on 01258 863775.

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Service Benefice Eucharist Child Okeford Parish Eucharist Morning Worship Evensong Matins Benefice Eucharist Hammoon

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Services Services Date Trin 9 2 Aug Tranfig’on 9 Aug B.V.Mary 16 Aug Bart’mew 23 Aug Trin 13 30 Aug Trin 14 6 Sept Closing time & date for copy is by 5pm on the 20th of the month

31 Who’s Who Okeford Fitzpaine Mr. Alan Frame Head 860530 School Mrs Diana Sale Chairman of Governors 860230 Parish Council Mr G Weeks Chairman 860493 Mrs Sandra Deary Clerk 459863 okefordfitzpaine@dorsetparishes .gov.uk Tree Officer Post Vacant Footpaths Jeremy Gartside [email protected] 860157 Homewatch Mike Wood co-ordinator 860146 Transport Mrs Anthea Calcott 861071 Pre - school Niki Carey Manager 860023 Village Hall Mrs Diane Burt Secretary 863474 villagehall@okefordfitzpaine.org Mrs Diane Burt Bookings 863474 Okeford United Mr Stephen Corben Chairman 861327 Football Club Mr Allan Frampton 860083 Fippenny Fred Philpott Chairman 863419 Garden Club Mrs. Marilyn Berry Secretary 860656

Short Mat Bowling Mrs Barbara Fry 861524 Club Allotment Group Ian Crichton Chairman 860770 [email protected] Fippenny News Mrs Barbara Fry Distribution 861524 E-mail [email protected] Mrs Jane Tapping Editor 860095

Shop The Olde Bell Stores & Post Office 860414 The Royal Oak 861561 Surgery Child Okeford 860687 The Hill C.O. Kate Partridge & [email protected] Richard Muffett