Studland Parish News August 2018

(Please follow the path and colour me in)

St Nicholas Church Studland

Note from the editor…

It is a pleasure to create this month’s edition sat at my own desk in my own home. I seemed to have missed a lot over the last month but have been so happy to read updates and receive pictures of the events that have been entertaining the village while I have been away. I thank everyone who has been kind enough to keep me in the picture.

This month’s Parish News is full of diversity. Diversity within the location in which we reside and how remarkable and unique it is, as well as diversity within the so many things that you can get involved with; events, groups, festivals and an array of interesting activities. This month, I have my mother making her first visit and I look forward to showing her the diversity of this amazing place that I am so very proud to call home. I hope she will be lucky enough to also meet some of the wonderful diverse people within our community too.

Speaking of community, you will also find in this month’s edition some communications from our village community. This comes in the form of appreciations and gratitude to others and also calls for assistance and support. Following on from last month’s front page which reflected ‘a time to reach your neighbours’, I am delighted that people find this publication a source of connecting with each other. By drawing upon the diversity and range of views, experiences, skills and attitudes in our neighbourhood we can listen to and meet the changing needs of our village and its users which will benefit Studland for generations to come.

I wish you all a wonderful August whatever you do.

Sharon Westman, Editor

Submissions for the SEPTEMBER To advertise in the Studland Parish News edition need to be with the editor by Please contact the

Parish Secretary, Karon Quirey FRIDAY AUGUST 17th 2018 Email: E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone: 01929 450675 swanage[email protected]

Any contributions received after this Telephone: 01929 421117 date cannot be guaranteed.

2 Swanage and Studland Team Ministry

Team Rector The Very Revd John Mann The Rectory, 12 Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU Tel. 01929 422916 Email: [email protected]

Team Office Tel. 01929 421117 Email: [email protected]

St Nicholas Church, Studland

Resident Priest Rev’d Tony Higgins The Old School House, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel. 01929 450691 Email: [email protected]

Church Wardens Barbara Matthews Old Harry, The Glebe, Studland BH19 3AS Tel. 01929 450218 Email: [email protected]

Mr Eric Stobart Knapwynd, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel: 01929 450222 Email: [email protected]

Hon. Treasurer Mr Andrew Goodwin 5 The Green, Heath Green Road, Studland BH19 3BT Tel. 10929 450069 Email: [email protected]

Hon. Secretary Mr Iain Westman Westwood Cottage, Heath Green Road, BH19 3BY Tel. 01929 450675 Email: [email protected]

3 The Team Vicar writes…

What does greatness look like?

It’s the afternoon of Thursday 12th of July as I write this. Last night, after an incredible run, the England team was knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia. I thought I’d feel desolate – actually I just feel proud.

The pivotal moment of my childhood was probably 30th of July 1966 – the moment when England won their one and only World Cup title. I was 11 years old and it is etched on my memory. Since then, let’s face it, we’ve had year after year, decade after decade, of under-performance and disappointing results. I used to blame Rupert Murdoch when Sky TV got hold of the national game by pumping billions of pounds into our national game - which meant that the Premier League called the shots and hired the best foreign players, leaving our national players in the lower divisions. But I can’t really blame Murdoch – he only launched Sky TV in 1989 – by that time we’d already had ‘twenty years of hurt’.

But the problem was not just England’s lack of ‘finishing’ (a euphemism for ‘they never score enough goals’). Nor was it that our record was so relentlessly poor year after year, tournament after tournament. No, there was something not entirely admirable in the national team. Hard to put your finger on it at the time but I realised what it was when the England team came under new management.

Of course, I’m talking about Gareth Southgate. We’ve had a succession of team managers over the last half-century. But very few of them has come close to Southgate in integrity, application, quiet and considered thought, politeness. Think of some of his predecessors – often in the gossip columns, one struck of the roll of company directors, another (his predecessor) resigned when he was recorded advising supposed Far East investors in how to get around Football Association rules on club ownership!

Whenever you listen to Southgate, you just get a feeling that he is a good guy – married for the last 20 years, takes his children camping, answers journalists’ questions with direct and polite answers – and he wears a waistcoat!

But what marks him out as our greatest manager since Sir Alf Ramsay (the 1966 manager) is his humility. He knows what he has to do, he knows how to motivate his young team of players. And he is quietly supportive, giving all the credit to them, not singling out individuals but encouraging the whole team. They have all responded – and the country has responded too.

So, when we lost yesterday I still felt immensely proud of the England team – not just because we reached the semi-final of the World Cup but because true greatness doesn't actually depend on results, it depends on character. Jesus said, “I am among you as one who serves” (Luke 22.27). Gareth Southgate does not

4 (as far as I know) acknowledge any Christian faith. But he is a man who knows how to serve. Actually, I hope it’s not stretching a point too far to say that there is another parallel between the England manager and the Son of God. The first time that Gareth Southgate really came to the nation’s attention was back in 1996 when he missed a crucial penalty in the semi-final against (inevitably) Germany in Euro ’96 which put England out of the competition. People are not talking about 1996 now – they’re talking about 2018. There’s something really inspiring about someone who comes back from the dead!

Revd. Andrew Corke Vicar of All Saints

Rectory Ramblings

People often say to me, “You must find living in Swanage different to living in Ireland”. To which I answer, “Yes, it is different”, but then settle on what are probably the three most obvious things to me: the weather, the structure and order of the churches and the sheer number of people and cars.

As Ireland is also experiencing hot sunny weather at the moment (Maybe it will be raining by the time you read this, but it is still warm and dry as I write) this is not an obvious moment to draw comparison, but generally speaking, where we lived, we experienced mild, often cloudy and damp, summers with occasional stunningly beautiful warm sunny days, with the countryside still lush and green.

So, one of the weekly summer tasks in Belfast, or wherever one lived in Northern Ireland, was to cut the grass. Here in Swanage, in mid-July, I realise that I have only cut the rectory grass three times this year. Now, admittedly, even for Swanage, this has been an extended period without rain. It has, however, given me a very easy and obvious subject for assemblies: water, life, wells, taking what comes from our taps for granted, emptying the bath in buckets onto the tender plants in the garden, and reference to those in the world without easy access to clean water. Inside one week it was my assembly for all three primary schools in Swanage.

But, I finished each time with speaking of the wells in the Bible as not only places to draw water, but, because of everyone’s common need for that vital resource, it was also the meeting place for individuals and families. Would Isaac and Rebekah have met, but for their mutual need of water? And, what of Jesus and the Samaritan woman? Such an intense and wonderful story would never have unfolded had it not been for the well.

John Mann

5 Rota for AUGUST 2018 for St. Nicholas Church

Important: Please arrange for someone else to cover you if you are unavailable.

DATE SERVICE SIDESMEN READERS Sunday 5th Holy Eric Stobart 8.00am Communion Angela Myerscough Eph. 4.1-16 BCP th Clergy 10 Sunday JM John 6.24-35 after Trinity Holy Joy Fildes 10.00am Communion John Sanders Eph. 4.1-16 JS Clergy John 6.24-35 Sunday 12th Family Janet Watts 11th Sunday Communion David & Sally Eph.4 25—5.2 after Trinity +Baptism Hogsflesh 10.00am AH Clergy John 6.35,41-51 Sunday 19th Holy Lesley Cocks 12th Sunday Communion Robin & June Hilton Eph.5.15-20 after Trinity JM Clergy 10.00am John 6.51-58

Sunday 26th Holy Trish Moore 13th Sunday Communion Jane Hawksworth Eph. 6.10-20 after Trinity PB 10.00am Clergy John. 6.56-29 Sunday 26th Pimm’s & Angela Myerscough 6.30pm Hymns Doris Royal Jonah 2 AH Clergy Rev 1. 1-6

AH Rev Tony Higgins JS Rev John Staples PB Rev Peter Burtwell JM Very Rev John Mann

6 St Nicholas Church News

If you have walked through the churchyard recently you will have undoubtedly noticed that someone has been very busy. Many old gravestones have been uncovered, grass trimmed, edges cut, a really tidy and beautiful churchyard for walkers and visitors to stop, maybe sit down and take in the tranquillity of this beautiful space. We are truly grateful to Terry Mayne for the days of work he has given. He truly was a man on a mission and not only already having tended the Remembrance Garden he then took on most of the churchyard as well. Many visitors have commented on the neatness and sympathetic way the work has been done. Thank you, Terry for such an amazing effort.

It is interesting to see and hear how many people stop at the grave of Sgt. Lawrence. His life was fictionalised by Bernard Cornwell in the stories of Richard Sharpe who in the series “Sharpe” is the main protagonist, a British soldier who fought in India, the Peninsular War and the Battle of Waterloo. His life and exploits will be celebrated in a concert at St Nicholas at 11.00am on Friday 31st August as part of the Purbeck International Chamber Music Festival. If you want to book tickets for this event go online to www.purbeck-chambermusic.org.uk Artists of international renown will be taking part at the concert. This is a prestigious event, tickets are greatly sought after so book early, monies raised at the Concert will go toward repaying the funding for the Remembrance Garden. As this glorious summer roles on three weddings and a baptism took place in July. If you are considering the Christening (Baptism) of an Infant we are trying to hold these on the first Sunday of the month. If you can bear that in mind we would be very grateful. They are such joyous occasions as parents and Godparents make their promises for the children, upheld by the whole congregation. 7 Pimm’s and Hymns has established itself as a summer favourite for a significant number of people with both “regulars” and visitors ending their day at 6.30pm every fourth Sunday. One problem we are trying to find a sympathetic solution to is car parking. The popularity of Studland beaches is such that inevitably there is pressure on what road side parking there is. At present the issue, which is problematic throughout the village, is finding ways to share the beautiful place we are lucky enough to live in. It is a challenge.

Thank you all who took part in the Village Fete, it was hot, thirsty work, but as ever great fun. At the beginning of each Communion service we are reminded that we are called as Christians by Our Lord Jesus to love God and to love our neighbours. Perhaps without even realising it events like the Fete would I am sure be seen at the very least as doing something to love our neighbours. The two Mental Health Charities and Lewis Manning Hospice Trust benefitted each to around £900. This is a significant achievement for a small village and could be interpreted as proof that loving our neighbour can also be fun. The common factor in all the activities described (apart from the parking) is Joy. Our faith is a joyful faith that sustains in good times and bad, we are right to be joyful in our faith, it not only sustains the present but has the promise of a glorious future.

From the Registers July 2018

Baptism:

1st July - Louis Lake

Weddings:

7th July - Tobias Price and Rosemary Lees 13th July - James Blackwell and Samantha Riley 21st July - Kieron Turkington and Christina Lees

Rev Tony Higgins Resident Priest

8 National Trust

This month saw the launch of our newest volunteer ecology survey group – and we are looking for more recruits. The invertebrate recording group will meet every Wednesday until September, and this year will be mapping in detail the distribution of three of our rarest and most specialist heathland invertebrates: The Heath Tiger Beetle, The Purbeck Mason Wasp, and The Southern Damselfly.

Although Dorset’s remaining heathlands have been protected for several decades, many of its rare species, including these three, have continued to decline, and the Back from the Brink project, we are partners in, has been created to try and address this. Their plight is largely due to the fact that they don’t just need heaths: they each need highly specific conditions within those heaths. They are all also poor fliers, so their ability to find new habitats or colonise new sites is limited: they are the sorts of species that have suffered most from the fragmentation of our landscape.

The Southern Damselfly is Britain’s rarest dragonfly species, needing slow- flowing and slightly nutrient-rich streams flowing in the otherwise acidic heathlands, with plenty of rushes and tussocky grasses to provide shelter: The Hartland Fen Arm and parts of Corfe Common are the only sites suitable on Trust land, but before the days of agricultural improvement it would have been more widespread.

The Purbeck Mason Wasp is thought to live nowhere else in the UK, and Godlingston Heath and Hartland Moor are both traditional strongholds. It burrows into exposed clay banks, typically the sides of abandoned wheel ruts, to make its nests, and it needs water to help build nests as well as plenty of bell heather as a nectar source. To make life more complicated, it also needs to find the heather-loving micromoth Acleris hyemana nearby, as it parasitizes the larvae as part of its lifecycle.

The Heath Tiger beetle also builds its nests in burrows: but unlike The Mason Wasp it needs drier, slightly compacted sandy ground to do so. The older dune soils at Studland are one of the best places in the country to see it, but historically it would have been found in suitable habitat all across the heaths.

To be serious about conserving any of these species, we need to look at their distribution and their ability to move across the whole landscape, not just on National Trust land. And that is exactly what our new invertebrate recording group will be doing: it is being run in partnership with the Back from the Brink project, and we’ll be joining forces with the RSPB, Dorset Wildlife Trust, Amphibian and Reptile Conservation and others to survey as many possible sites across the Purbeck heaths as we can. By understanding where they are (and just as importantly, where they aren’t) we can sit down with all other landowners to

9 plan where is most important to intervene to restore new habitat and reconnect the remaining populations.

The more eyes we have on the ground, the better our surveys will be, so if you are interested in helping then please get in touch. You don’t need any previous experience at all – the group is led by experts who can help with identification.

If you are interested then please take a look at our Wordpress site (https://ntpurbeckecology.wordpress.com) or alternatively you can contact Darren Cook ([email protected]) or Back from the Brink outreach officer Lindsey Death ([email protected]).

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Congratulations to our Tuesday dry stone walling volunteers, who this month (July) finished a major wall rebuild near Langton Matravers. Over the last three years the volunteers have completely rebuilt nearly 150 metres of wall. This amazing feat has been achieved by the group over 76 Tuesdays since 2015. During the rebuild, the volunteers have between them walked about 170 kilometres up and down the wall and have drunk about 1,500 cups of tea or coffee! Well done to David and Jane, Don and Val, Keith, Chris, Geoff and Carole.

Picture: The Tuesday dry stone walling volunteers. (National Trust/Jon Leyland)

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STUDLAND WI WI Meeting Wed 11th July 2018

Our President welcomed members and noted apologies. The minutes for May were agreed and signed.

In matters arising we learnt that there will be a meeting at Old Harry on Thurs 13th Sept at 7pm to discuss speakers for 2019. All are welcome and any ideas please.

The Dorset Calendar list was out, cost £3.50. County have a card reader and payments can be made this way.

The General Data Protection Regulations were available to look at and NFWI Digital services information was on the table.

Doris read out a report from Karen Hesketh who was the delegate for the AGM at Cardiff. The highlights were hearing Dame Stella Rimmington and Huw Edwards who were interesting and amusing.

The outcome of the resolutions was a 98% vote for Mental Health Matters. The WI still exert a strong influence on key matters.

The next AGM will be in Bournemouth on Wed 5th June 2019. There was information on the table about submitting 2019 resolutions.

There will be MIND training days at County Office on Wed 10th and Mon 29th Oct. There was a leaflet about a production of Churchill at Shillingstone Station. Also Promoting your voice at St George’s hall Fordington Mon 5th Nov.

Dorset WI had sent a statement clarifying the non-sectarian status of the WI. It is a non-sectarian non-political organisation with diverse members whose needs must be considered.

A letter had been received from Julie Dyball thanking the WI for producing the teas £167.46 was taken and the total takings were £2,691.11. These have been divided between Dorset Mind £900, Lewis-manning Hospice £900 and admiral nurse £890.

Events: The outing to the Etches collection was very interesting and members enjoyed their tea at Clavells. Thanks to Barbara for organising and to Angela, Janet and Pat for driving. The county Quiz will be at Old Harry on Wed 1st August and the Pitch and Put evening with Fish and Chips will be Wed 8th August A4 on table. Wed 19th Sept Speakers Audition at West Parley A4 on table. Thurs 18th Oct WI meeting at Lighthouse Poole speakers the Pearl lady and Nancy

11 Birtwhistle A4 on table. Tickets have been requested for the lunch at the Miramar and talk about Elizabeth Taylor on Thurs 1st Nov.

Doris introduced our speaker Detective Sergeant Chris Hurrell who leads and trains a team of detectives on Cyber Crime and Child Protection. He was a dynamic and entertaining speaker who presented and excellent power point presentation to illustrate the many concerning facts that he was bringing to our attention. Cybercrime involves theft, fraud, identity, extortion, sextortion, harassment, stalking, sexual offences, indecent images, domestic abuse, racial/religious hatred terrorism and domestic extremism. Facebook did not exist until 2004 and since then our vulnerability has increased because we share pictures and personal information not just with those intended to receive it but with hackers whose purpose is to extort money and to terrorise. The fact that the new mobile phones have larger screens enable more images to be shared and misused. Surveillance is everywhere. From 2019 all modern cars will act like a phone for emergency services and can be tracked. Do we want people to know where we are? If they know we are out they can plan break ins. Bit coin is not easy to use and can lose you money. The good news was that if you have a burglar alarm and it is not on it can still record the time someone breaks in to your home. Unfortunately, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest are all easily hacked and give criminals images of you and your home. Trusting and lonely people are vulnerable to these scams. If you do not see the padlock or an ‘S’ after the htpp in the address panel it is not secure and links should not be clicked on. Chris told us that 73% claim they are aware of methods used but 26%of them still give away personal details to fraudster. If the contact is by phone and you hang up and then check with your bank they can still hear what is said. Help is available from sites such as “Get safe on line” also NSPCC Safety page is good and the IWF Internet watch foundation. This help is all free and the IWF can get images removed from the internet. Police teams go into schools to inform children. Chris was thanked for his presentation and kindly answered questions. We all found it an interesting if very concerning talk and felt we had learnt a lot of useful information to help us to function in this technological world.

The raffle prize winners were: Felicity Higgins, Christina Cook, Sally Hogsflesh, Yvonne Downton

The competition for a padlock was won by Annie Whitehouse

The next meeting will be on Wed 12th September and will be our Harvest Supper. Competition a Harvest Photograph

Felicity Higgins

12 Studland History Group

The next meeting is on Wednesday 15th August at 2.30pm in the Village Hall. The speaker is Carlton Hobbs with an illustrated talk, “Medical Care for the Poor and the Delamotte Dynasty”. For more than fifty years (1821-74), Henry Delamotte provided medical care to the poor of Studland and Swanage, first via contracts with the individual vestries and later as Medical Officer for the Wareham and Purbeck Poor Law Union. This talk looks at some of Henry’s remarkable ancestors before examining his own career, the sort of training he might have received and the kind of care actually provided to the poor of Purbeck. All welcome. Visitors £3.50 to include tea/coffee and biscuits.

On 19th September John Rowley will present “All roads lead to Rome”. A story of the links between Goathorn Pier and a tearoom in Rome, via St Paul’s Cathedral and on 17th October we have Joyce Meates “The History of Studland School”.

Joyce Meates. Secretary. 01929 439245

STUDLAND GARDENING ASSOCIATION

The Summer Show takes place on Saturday 4th August. Exhibitors are reminded that the Hall is open for staging of entries between 8 am and 11am, whilst cup holders are reminded that cups should be returned as soon as possible, but definitely before the Show! We would welcome donations of raffle prizes and homemade cakes to serve with the teas; both can be brought along on the day.

But even if you don’t enter anything please come along from 2.30 to see the show. It’s usually a marvellous display and of course there’s always the teas and homemade cakes to enjoy, as well as the opportunity to go home with some of the winning entries for a small donation!

And a reminder that we are again holding a Children's Fancy Dress Competition. There is no need to register - just turn up for judging at 2.45pm on the big Green opposite the Hall, and it doesn't matter if you or the children have entered anything in the Show or not - everyone is welcome. There are two age groups: under 8 years, and 8-16. There are big cash prizes to be won!

Stephen Yeoman, Secretary (450587)

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We hope you enjoyed our World Cup coverage in the Old Harry Bar - although it didn't come home after all, we hope you will agree that England gave us some wonderful moments, which when coupled with a cold beer and burger, made for some magical summer memories.

Diary for August:

Every Thursday - Open from 7pm Every Friday - Open from 7pm - BBQ Raffle Every Saturday - Open from 7pm - Membership Draw at 9pm Every Monday - Open from 7pm Saturday 25th August QUIZ

Do tell your friends and guests staying over the Summer about our Pizzas to eat in or take away. Julie Dyball [email protected]

Notes from the meeting of Studland Parish Council held on 17th July 2018

The July meeting of Studland Parish Council was a busy one, with 26 agenda items! Details from the meeting will, as always, be found in the Minutes. But here is a summary. During the Public Participation session, some owners of beach huts on South Beach raised their concerns about the standards of repair and maintenance to the gabions there. A letter expressing these concerns had also been submitted to the Council. Emma Wright, of the NT, agreed to meet with the beach hut owners to discuss their concerns. The NT also provided an update on its activities. These included: * A range of conservation work, including ragwort removal. * The risk of fires is particularly high at present. The NT was asked if they could publicise the risks more, e.g. careless siting of BBQ’s near the beach. * The collection of many bags of litter left along Ferry Road (although this is the responsibility of the Ferry Company). * Complaints about jet skis coming too close (and fast) to the beach. *Support from the NT for the proposed Marine Conservation Zone at Studland Bay

14 The District and County Council representatives provided an update on the new Unitary authority in Dorset. This is progressing. There will be new elections in May, with adjusted ward boundaries in some cases. Monies that were ringfenced for Purbeck are likely to be absorbed in to the wider Dorset budget – as will be the case for other areas. There may be some changes to the public participation phase of the new Dorset Unitary authority meetings – with the need for members of the public to submit questions three days in advance. A wide range of motions were considered at the meeting. Here are some of the main ones: * Proposed fare increases by the Ferry Company: it was decided to create a working group to prepare and submit questions or statements to the Public Enquiry. This would include two councillors, and several Accountants resident in Studland who have kindly offered their time and expertise. This needs to be accomplished by mid-August. * Standing Orders: our SPC Standing Orders were last updated in early 2016. Since then NALC (National Association of Local Councils) have issued new guidelines, largely to reflect updates to the law on information management and protection. We have now prepared a draft updating our own, which will be considered at a meeting of our Governance Committee on July 30th. * Road safety and signage: a motion was passed requesting that Dorset CC repaint the signs saying “slow” on entry to the village: these have become very faint. * Marine Conservation Zone: a motion was past opposing Defra’s proposal for a MCZ in Studland. Another motion calling for SPC to organise a public meeting on this issue was not past as the Consultation on the MCZ finishes on July 20th. * Frequency of meetings: a motion to reduce the frequency of SPC meetings (from 12 a year to 6, with fewer Finance Committee meetings also) was deferred to a future meeting. * Trees: a motion was past calling on NALC to lobby for legislation to require applicants for tree felling in Conservation Areas to supply reasons for such work in their applications. * Footpath review: a series of motions were past accepting the recent report on a review of footpaths in the Parish. * Fishing by the ferry: SPC past a motion objecting to proposed by-laws from the Ferry company that would ban fishing by the ferry / on the slipway. * Haven Hotel: a motion was past objecting to the new plans for a 6-floor high building to replace the Haven Hotel: this is because the size and mass of the proposed buildings would have an adverse impact on the visual environment.

The next meeting of SPC will be on August 20th. If residents have issues to raise, or concerns, then in the first place please contact the temporary Clerk: Tina Foster ([email protected]). In the meantime, I hope all residents are able to enjoy the beautiful weather we are having – and also to be vigilant about any dangers from possible fires. Nick Boulter (Chairman, SPC) 15 Brew & Biscuit Page

Whether easy or more difficult, a challenge of any sorts is good for the brain.

Across 8. One of the titles given to the Messiah in Isaiah’s prediction (Isaiah 9:6) (6,2,5) 9. International Nepal Fellowship (1,1,1) 10. Single(1Corinthians7:27)(9) 11. Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn’s seminal book about Soviet prison camps, The — Archipelago (5) 13. Treachery(2Kings11:14)(7) 16. Of India(anag.)(2,3,2) 19. ‘God has put us apostles on display at the end of the procession,like men condemned to die in the — ’ (1 Corinthians 4:9) (5) 22. Follower of a theological system characterized by a strong belief in predestination (9) 24. ‘Put these old rags and worn-out clothes under your arms to— the ropes’ (Jeremiah 38:12) (3) 25. They brought together all the elders of the Israelites in Egypt (Exodus 4:29) (5,3,5)

Down 1. The season when kings ‘go off to war’ (2 Samuel 11:1) (6) 2. Simon Peter’s response to Jesus by the Sea of Galilee: ‘Go away from me, Lord; I am a — man’ (Luke 5:8) (6) 3. Beaten with whips (1 Kings12:11) (8) 4. ‘You shall not — adultery’ (Exodus 20:14) (6) 5. Encourage (Hebrews 10:24) (4) 6 Service of morning prayer in the Church of England (6) 7. ‘Take and eat this in remembrance that Christ died for you, and — — him in your heart by faith with thanksgiving’ (4,2) 12. Run(anag.)(3) 14. Member of 17th-century party that denied the right of autonomy to the Church (8) 15. ‘We will triumph with our tongues; we—our lips’(Psalm12:4) (3) 16. Earnings(1Corinthians16:2)(6) 17. ‘I rejoice greatly in the Lord that——you have renewed your concern for me’ (Philippians 4:10) (2,4) 18. How Paul described Philemon (Philemon 1)(6) 20. Multiple territories under the rule of a single state(Daniel11:4)(6) 21. ‘You have been unfaithful; you have married foreign women,—to Israel’s guilt’ (Ezra 10:10) (6) 23. This month(abbrev.)(4) ANSWERS ON PAGE 20 16 Gratefulness

“Grateful living is a way of life which asks us to notice all that is already present and abundant – from the tiniest things of beauty to the grandest of our blessings – and in so doing, to take nothing for granted. We can learn to focus our attention on, and acknowledge, that life is a gift. Even in the most challenging times, living gratefully makes us aware of, and available to, the opportunities that are always available; opportunities to learn and grow, and to extend ourselves with care and compassion to others. Grateful living is based in, and reinforces, values such as respect, responsibility, and generosity. Small, grateful acts every day can uplift us, make a difference for others, and help change the world.”

I hope you find this section a source of contemplation each month.

Blessing of the Month

You bless us with music –

With the marvel that rhythms of drums and clapping hands, the singing of flutes and the humming of strings, can send soul and body a-dancing and give us a sense of belonging, to one another, to the whole world, and to the force of life. May the ears of my heart be attuned to the silent music of the universe and sing with it.

Question for the month

Ask yourself –

What are the daily gifts in my life from people I do not know (personally)? How can I pass those gifts on to others?

17 Something for the children…

18 Village Thank You Messages

Margo and Pat Lawler: We would very much like to thank the villagers for their contributions to our “THIS & THAT” stall. The response was overwhelming with some very generous items coming through on the day. Not only did you donate some beautiful gifts but turned up on the day to buy something too. All monies raised are shared with - Dorset Mind - The Admiral Nurse - Lewis Manning Hospice. Thanks for a lovely day

Julie Dyball: I would like to thank all of you who donated goods and raffle prizes and who attended this year's fete. We raised a superb £2691.11 which is being divided between Lewis Manning Hospice, Dorset Mind and the Purbeck Admiral Nurse.

We hope you enjoyed this lovely Village afternoon.

I would especially like to thank the following people for their help: -

Andy & Jackie and all at Studland Stores Steve & Julie Smith Fay Pilgrim Mike Cheesman Martin Churchill Andrew Parsons The WI Richard Best (Lemonade Rescue) Pat & Margo Lawler Karen Wright Esther & Ian Brown Tony Higgins Stephen Yeoman Godfrey Lovell Abna Churchill Jossy Parsons Georgina & Rob Green David & Debbie Wilson

Hope to see you all for more fun and games in 2020.

Sharon Westman: I would like to thank Mandy Best who went above and beyond her duty while I was away from home in July. I am truly blessed to have such a lovely neighbor and friend.

19 CAN YOU HELP?

DORSET FINGERPOSTS The Parish Council is looking to refurbish the fingerpost by the Cross.

We have located the missing finger, that points towards Ballard Down, thanks to Robin Hilton, but we are wondering if anyone has any old photos of the complete post – or even better – if you know where the roundel is that once graced the top.

If you have any pictures, information, or would like to be involved in the restoration, please contact Julie Dyball (450044) or Steve Smith at the farm.

COFFEE MORNINGS

The Studland Village coffee morning, held in the Village Hall, is open to everyone.

It is a great place to meet with friends and neighbours on a regular basis. Come and have a chat and catch up on what may be happening in the village itself.

The next coffee morning after August will be Thursday September 6th and thereafter every Thursday (occasional exceptions) between 10:30 and 12:00.

£1 for unlimited tea/coffee/hot chocolate and of course biscuits

It is run by residents on a voluntary basis and is looking for more people to help out as and when they can. If you can spare the occasional Thursday morning to support this important service then please contact Felicity on 01929 450691.

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To advertise in the Studland Parish News Please contact the Parish Secretary, Karon Quirey Email: [email protected] Telephone: 01929 421117 NEW ADULT DANCE CLASSES AT STUDLAND VILLAGE HALL

MODERN LINE DANCING Every Monday 9.30-10.30am A fun packed class, great for all ages and abilities. Easy to follow dances to a wide variety of music.

The benefits of line dancing *A great fun way to keep fit. *Improves balance & co-ordination *Stimulates the mind *Improves confidence and general well being.

LATIN AMERICAN & BALLROOM Every Monday 10.30-11.30am For absoloute beginners ~ you will learn – Cha,Cha,Cha, Jive, Rumba, Samba, Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Tango & much more. Have fun learning fabulous easy to follow dances while you keep fit

Expert tuition from Donna Diebelius F.I.S.T.D, Fellow of the Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. Contact Donna to book your place in either class – Tel: 01929 421065 £6.00 per session ~ No partner required

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Fencing & Landscaping Services

Fencing, Landscaping, Driveways & Tree Surgery Fully qualified and insured. Experienced, friendly, local service Free quotations

Call Ian Sizer - 01929 481429 / 07779 602951

I.S Landscaping and Tree Services Ltd.

J B, C & R HARWOOD JT Tree & Hedge Work Trading as L G STOCKLEY  Tree felling  Pruning/reductions SOLID FUEL MERCHANTS  Crown lifting & thinning  Dead wooding The Coal Depot – Station Road  Hedge cutting & Corfe Castle, BH20 5EJ maintenance Fully qualified & insured Tel No: 01929 450246 or Contact James Tillyard 01202 747892 T: 01929 450 012 www.cgardnerandson.co.uk M: 07950 763 694 E-mail: [email protected]

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The Property Professionals for the Isle of Purbeck

41 Station Road, Swanage Tel: (01929) 422284 www.corbens.co.uk

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Studland Chair-based Exercise

Gentle but evidence-based, effective exercises performed to music sitting or standing by the chair. THURSDAYS 2 pm Studland Village Hall

DAISY CHAIN FITNESS 01929 558139

123 Victoria Ave Swanage BH19 1BA T: (01929) 408500 E: [email protected]

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Girl Friday Simplify your Life….. PA Secretarial and Book-keeping Service *Freelance for part-time or ad-hoc assignments. Reliable, confidential and friendly service

 Book-keeping  Secretarial / Administration  Reports / Mailshots  Diary / Event Management  Personal Administration  Personal Shopping / Errand Running

Email: [email protected] Tel: 01202 894448 Mob: 07952 174975

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POST OFFICE

Stores open from 8am every day

Convenient

Local

All you need

Orders can be left on our answerphone or emailed to [email protected]

 01929 450204

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[email protected]

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Decorating and Maintaining Studland’s Homes for 20 years

Contact your Local Team:

 Studland 01929 450420

 07771 560253

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24 Station Road Swanage BH19 1AF

Tel: 01929 660000

Thinking of selling your home?

Contact our dedicated and helpful team for prompt professional service and advice

www.alburyandhall.co.uk

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29 COMPUTER PROBLEMS? Call A.J.V. Computing for: Virus and Malware removal * Computer speed up* Repairs and upgrade Wireless and network setup *E-mail & broadband setup * Help and advice Microsoft certified * Prompt & friendly service * No callout charge

Tel: 01929 480529/Freephone 0800 4580286 or Mobile 07710 835905 www.ajvcomputing.co.uk

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BOURNEMOUTH – SWANAGE MOTOR ROAD AND FERRY COMPANY

THE FLOATING BRIDGE

TEL: 01929 450203

Wasps, Ants, Flies, Rats, Mice, Fleas, Cockroaches, Squirrels, Bedbugs, Fumigations & Disinfections

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The Wildlife Year – Shared by Joy Fildes In August funghi begin to creep from the earth; Mushrooms and parasols are ready to eat. Chanterelles hide in the hedgerow deep and the stinkhorn’s smell does reek

Studland Fete in full swing - Picture Shared by Julie Dyball

Happy Birthday Mary Worger – Picture shared by the editor

The village coffee morning surprised Mary with a cake to mark her birthday at the end of July. How nice for Mary to share this moment with her daughter who was visiting all the way from South Africa.

Wish to share something? Please email [email protected]

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