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Welcome to the October Marnhull Messenger Chris Ryu - Messenger Editor

A lot can happen in a year... We moved to the village the first week of October last year from Poole and while at the time, we did question if we’d made the right choice, those feelings faded quickly. One year on and we feel like we’ve lived here forever! That’s a great testament to the culture in Marnhull. Everyone is so friendly, there are countless social activities and groups like Marnhull Village Care make sure that no-one is excluded. By the time you read this, the 2015 Newcomers Party will have welcomed many more to the village. In-fact, from what I hear - this The WI Celebrate 100 years year’s is the biggest yet... Last week I was invited to the WI Tea Party and was so pleased to see On national WI day (Wednesday 16th September), the Marnhull WI such a great group of people and hear what they like most about gathered at the Methodist Church hall to celebrate 100 years of the the village. It was hear that I heard of 2 villagers taking it upon Woman’s Institute. themselves to fix up the bench on Burton Street (more on page 5). A tea party, bring & buy, great raffle and an exhiition of member’s A big thank you to all that give up their time for the community! handiwork were all on offer and the event proved to be very popular. Also on sale were the handmade poppies raising funds for the Royal British New Features Legion. Last month I asked for suggestions for new content and volunteers to send in regular contributions to the Messenger, Thank you to I went along as a token male and I must say it was a pleasure finally those that sent in their ideas. putting some faces to names. It was a great opportunity to learn more about the WI and our village branch in particular. This issue sees two new additions: Gardening Tips and Parish Mutterings. Gardening Tips ...and 90 years too We have such a great pool of expertise in the village, especially with a thriving Garden Club. This new column will provide actionable The tea party also doubled up as an opportunity to celebrate the birthday tips each month on what you should be doing in your garden at of member Molly, who turned 90 earlier this year. Molly was presented that time. with flowers while the group sang happy birthday to her. Parish Mutterings Chris Ryu Cllr. Trevor Vaughan has come up with a great new column sharing the top talking points in the village each month. Upcoming features I’m exploring suggestions such as printing Marnhull Recipes, local facts, a walk of the month, reader special offers from local businesses and a children’s page. More on these in upcoming issues...

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Charity Dorset Night! Village Hall Matters

Further to my last report which concerned a fundraising effort. I am pleased to announce that we have already received a generous donation from a village resident and secured the services of a very able fundraiser. Charity Dorset Night I approached John Dowsett, a relative newcomer to the village and he has agreed to head up our fund raising efforts. He has had several years experience with his previous village hall especially with regard to grants Royal British Legion and fund raising in general. He has given me an initial response which is as follows: Saturday 24th October “As a recent newcomer to the village and user of the village hall. I am delighted to join the fundraising effort towards the extension/ 7 for 7.15pm improvement project. It is really good to see the amount that is already in hand. Local generosity and support are a great help in obtaining grants from outside sources and I look forward very much to assisting in this. Discovering Dorset by Rev. Stewart Timbrell Fresh ideas and news of other village efforts are always very welcome” Call My Bluff - Quiz night I hope and trust that anyone who has anything to offer John in his quest for success will be forthcoming with any relevant information that may Old Marnhull - Ian Kendall help. Finally, I am making another appeal for a new secretary for the Village Marnhull’s own Jethro - Les Elsworth hall committee as our current incumbent has stepped down recently for personal reasons. This is not an onerous task. It entails taking minutes for our committee meetings which are only usually every 2 or 3 months Tickets £3 or two for £5 intervals and sending out invitations to future meetings to all our Village clubs using the hall .I should be pleased to receive any expressions of interest before our AGM planned for 18th November. Stephen Bland VH Chairman

Annual Diary 2015 For Village Hall bookings please call All events are held at the Village Hall unless otherwise stated. 01258 821427 or 07786 667796 October November December

1st - Toddler Group 2nd - Parish Council Meeting 2nd - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 2nd - Lunch Club 4th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 3rd - Toddler Group 4th - Harvest Festival / Auction at Legion 6pm 5th - Toddler Group 4th - Lunch Club 5th - Parish Council Meeting 7th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 6th - Lunch Club 5th - Fish n Chips Poppy quiz at the Legion £6 8th - Toddler Group 9th - WI - Olives et al (G. Henschel) 7th - Parish Council Meeting 9th - Quiet Half Hour - St. Gregory’s Church 10th - Garden Club - Richard Sawden & New 8th - Garden Club - Club dinner and skittles 12.00 noon Forest Wild Mushrooms 9th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 9th - The Great Marnhull Fish & Chip Quiz 11th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 12th - WI - My World of Miniatures (Mrs Goold) 9th - Mothers’ Union - Christmas Event 7:30pm 11th - Mothers’ Union - “Street Pastors” by Jill Treby 10th - Toddler Group 13th - Garden Club - Castle Gardens: Rockeries 12th - Toddler Group 11th - Quiet Half Hour - Methodist Church 14th - Mothers’ Union Members Lunch - The 12.00 noon Kings Arms, East Stour 13th - Quiet Half Hour - Our Lady’s R.C. Church 14th - WI Christmas Party 14th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 12.00 noon 15th - Toddler Group 18th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 16th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 17th - St Gregory’s Coffee Morning and Grand 17th - Toddler Group Xmas party Table Sale -10.30 a.m. 19th - Toddler Group 23rd - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 21st - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 21st - Mothers’ Union “Big Wheels” coffee 22nd - Toddler Group morning @ Methodist church hall 10am 30th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 24th - Dorset night at the Legion £3 24th - Moviola - Woman in Gold 27th - Moviola - Suite Francaise 25th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 28th - Table Tennis Club - 2.15 - 5.45 p.m. 26th - Toddler Group

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Marnhull Fest 2016 Marnhull Village Hall Supporters Club As everyone is aware, the Marnhull Fest 2015 was cancelled this year. The Draw held at Garden Club meeting committee would like to ensure that the event takes place in one form or another next year but we will need your help to make it happen. 8th September 2015 With this in mind, we would like to invite you to join us at the Cricket pavilion, Marnhull recreation ground on Monday 19th October at Prize Ticket Number Winner 7:30pm. New committee members are needed but whether you would like to join the committee or have some suggestions for the next Fest, your participation in the meeting would be very welcome. £60 382 Mrs Judy McTaggart We hope to see as many of you as possible and look forward to sharing £50 453 Mrs Z Tata some great ideas for 2016! The Marnhull Fest Committee £50 108 Mrs Barbara Russell

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Marnhull Business Wins Award Two community spirited villagers Jo Buchan and Alan Denham, took it upon themselves to repair the worn bench on Burton Street. The bench has over the years proven to be the ideal resting spot for those visiting the row of shops, but in recent years has been looking a bit worse for wear. Jo and Alan, who know each other from both being husbands of Marnhull WI members, carried out the work over a few weeks and returned the bench to it’s rightfull place on WI Day, securing the bench to the paving. Alan transported the bench to the home of Jo who prepared the bench, and applied several coats of varnish to keep it weather proofed for a few more years. Alan also strimmed and cleared the area around the bench. Marnhull WI members would like to thank both Alan and Jo, for kindly repairing the Bench, for everyone to enjoy. On the 17th September, over 300 business representatives from Dorset attended the black tie awards ceremony to find out who would win the Marnhull Field Fire sort-after titles. On the Marnhull to Todber road, before Gannetts, on the left, we are the Marnhull based marketing and web design agency, ‘The Honest Agency’ owners of the middle section of the large field fenced into 3, in which the has just been given the title of ‘Start-Up Business of the Year’ by Blackmore footpath follows. Vale Magazine in their 2015 Business Awards. On the late Sunny afternoon of 29th August a strange phenomenon Established in December, by Marnhull Messenger Editor, Chris Ryu, occurred. Our small field in which the cut grass had been turned at the agency has already established itself with a team of 2 employees midday, ignited, in late afternoon/ early evening. and 11 freelancers. Customers range from start-ups, to well-known internationals. This event was relayed to us the following Tuesday, when the plan was to turn it again prior to baling. All the grass was black, burnt in managed The Honest Agency is a Social Enterprise, meaning it donates its profits rows??? back to the community through a range of projects. So far this has included donating websites & design services to various charities, start- Have aliens tired of creating crop circles? up businesses and wildlife conservation groups. The company also runs a programme offering job opportunities for those not normally able to Has anyone any photos, taken as the event happened? Any videos to work - whether it be because of family commitments, or health issues. Youtube please...... Upcoming plans include a free children’s coding club, giving local We have planted trees and left the area for flowers to hopefully establish. children the option to learn programming skills (including building Apologies to anyone who was smoked out that day, and in the following games) from a very young age. week during our clear up operation of the residue. If your child has an interest in learning to code, please contact Chris on Andy & Jane Orchard. [email protected] to add them to the interest list.

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STAFF We are delighted to announce that we have appointed a Pharmacist to work in the practice across all of the sites. Anne Edwards will be joining the team in January 2016. Anne, who lives in the village, is an experienced Pharmacist currently working for the NHS Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group, as the locality Pharmacist for this area. Anne will Hello, this month’s input has been bought to you by your Community be working on our repeat prescribing, ensuring we are kept up to date Support Officer 6268 Kate Hann. with all drug recommendations and changes, medicines compliance for patients, medication reviews, training of staff, clinical audits, plus face Hopefully children and young people should now be getting into school to face consultations for minor ailments with patients. This role is within life and school routines are being re-established after the summer the practice and in no way affects the way patients have medication break. It may be a good time to remind you of internet awareness and dispensed, this will continue as normal. This is a new role supporting the vigilance. Sadly this vigilance should not be centred on those young practice and we very much look forward to welcoming Anne to the team people embarking on relationship – research has shown that attention in the New Year. needs to be around those as young as six or seven - remember that PATIENT SURVEY our young children have grown up with the internet - whilst us older The results from the recent patient survey have now been combined with ones have succumbed to it – probably after years of hiding from it. A those from the Friends and Family Test, which patients are encourage to fill brilliant resource to look into is www.thinkuknow.co.uk This will take a in when they come to the surgery. The Patient Participation Group (PPG) few moments but any awareness will put you in a better position to begin has analysed the results and whilst we received a great deal of positive that conversation with your child or young person. feedback, there are a few challenging areas which the PPG has asked the Whilst the this advice is around youngsters – also consider that new practice to address and improve. These are - legislation may be helpful with the some aspects of ‘sexting’ - Section 33 • Appointments and telephone access of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015 makes it an offence to share 71% of respondents in 2015 found it very, or fairly easy to get through on private sexual photographs or films without the consent of the person or the phone, which was not as good as in 2014 (85%) and an example of a people in them and if the intention is to cause them distress. comment in the Friends and Family Test was “we are very happy with the Practice but do have problems making appointments with the GP of our Whilst this is one aspect of young people’s life that is new to a lot of us choice” – (Source: March 2015 FFT). and developing some of the more traditional aspects of October need • Waiting times to be seen at the surgeries to be remembered. Traffic incidents involving young people tend to be 3% of patients reported that they are normally seen on time, but 67% of higher when children move to secondary school and or the evenings get patients waited between 5 and 15 minutes to be seen. Feedback from shorter. Those children walking to bus stops need to be made aware of the Friends and Family Test included the following comment – “long need for safety. Can they be seen where they wait for their transport? Can waiting times in the surgery e.g. appointments always running at least they hear traffic or are they plugged into their phones and music, Are they 30 minutes late” – (Source: May 2015 FFT) paying attention or is the conversation they having more relevant than the traffic around them. Distracted Teens are more likely to be involved • Patients’ experiences in collisions so if you are a in a vehicle passing students or the parent or These questions identified that patients’ experiences weren’t as good as carer – some reminders may be necessary- perhaps only one earphone in 2014 - in for example – or if driving don’t assume you can be heard and seen. Involving patients in decisions about their care: 64% answered very good or good in 2015, compared with 74% in 2014. Please don’t forget to report anything Via 101 or via the SNT website as Confidence and trust in the doctor you saw: usual at www.dorset.police.uk or [email protected] 58% said “yes definitely” in 2015, compared with 80% in 2014. Feedback from the Friends and Family Test helps us to understand the decline in PCSO 6268 reported experience, for example “always friendly and helpful doctors, reception and nurses, however with many changes I don’t currently feel Kate Hann that I know many of the staff”– (Source: April 2015 FFT) The practice is going to review these three areas and report back in due course. FREE HEALTH CHECK If you are a registered patient aged between 40 and 74, but haven’t been Christmas Bingo - Save The Date seen by a doctor for a few years, then you can make an appointment for a Health Check. Even if you’re feeling well, it’s worth having this MOT now to help you lower your chances of developing health problems in the Friday 4th December - 7.30pm future. The check which will take about 20-30mins, will assess your risk of developing heart disease, type 2 diabetes, kidney disease and stroke. Raising funds for the village hall. 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The September meeting was addressed by Michael Pollock, who started his professional life as a journeyman gardener in Worcestershire, under a Head Gardener “directly descended from Genghis Khan”. From there, over We were much entertained by Dr F Burroughs talk about Glass. His the years, he moved around the country with the old Min of Ag & Fish, deadpan, droll delivery was thoroughly appreciated. He started by telling ending up at RHS at Wisley. So he did know of what he talked, which was us that glass has been around for about 700 million years – in the form how to grow vegetables. of obsidian created by volcanic activity, and used as jewellery as soon as The reasons most people grow-their-own are mainly freshness and man (or woman) discovered it. freedom from pesticides. Food in shops can be several days or even weeks Glass has been man-made since about 3000 BC in Syria, and from thence from the farmer/producer, reducing both quality, taste and nutrition. He to Egypt where glass beads were used in funerary rites – big beads for the said that nowadays there is such heavy control of pesticide use that we rich, tiny beads or simulated beads for the poor. should not worry unduly – he remembered the use of nicotine and other incredibly noxious chemicals in the past – and we are still all here. Rome then took over and the system and tools used by them is the same as that today apart from the fuel for the furnace. Broken glass, unlike broken Shelter is important for the plot, whether garden or allotment –particularly pottery, is never found in Roman ruins since it was always recycled, but from wind, but the shelter-belt must not be too close to the growing area the quality deteriorates over time. as it will rob it of moisture. If one is using the no-dig method, access to plentiful supply of good organic material and keeping the plot wee-free Glassmaking died out in Europe after the Romans left and was not revived is essential. He likes double-digging, but each to his taste (and strength). until Venice became the centre of the Spice and Silk routes – Murano Next, check the pH levels properly – it is no good planting brassicas on island was in fact a “closed shop” for Middle Eastern glassmakers. heavily limey soil, as they will all get clubroot. He recommended chicken In England glassmaking began in 13th century and was originally confined pellets, and Growmore for everything, added at sowing/planting out time. to Sussex – a plentiful supply of river-washed sand and huge quantities of He touched briefly growing in containers, and on how to protect/advance timber for fuel. plants, by use of cloches, glass, polythene and glass, but sadly ran out of James I (& VI) banned Sussex from the trade as he was fearful of the loss of time to do more. We all learned a lot, even those who have been growing timber for the Navy, so it moved to London, Newcastle and Bristol where vegetables for ever! there was a steady supply of coal, which also meant the furnaces could The Cheese & Wine evening is on 18th September – but I believe all tickets become much hotter, and where, after a 15 year test period, Ravenscroft are sold. The next talk is on Rockeries, given by Castle Gardens on 13th patented a method of producing fine clear glass using lead – before this October. Visitors are always welcome. glass was always opaque. SB Cobalt came from Saxony to Bristol for the pottery industry and thence into glass making. The first person to sign a piece was I Jacobs – who also sold (and advertised the fact) to Buckingham House, where they still Poo Bags On Fences... have 5 of the six original purchase of decanter saucers (decanters had an extremely rough base and would scratch the table badly). Later in the While I am totally in favour of owners clearing up after their dogs fouling 18th century Bristol was making ¾ million wine bottles a year. in public places, I am disgusted by seeing bags such as these tied to fences During his talk he handed round examples – and after, we were horrified on a footpath. to hear how much each piece was worth! Had we known before, no-one I am told these three bags (picture excluded from Messenger) have been would have dared touch one. But they were extremely beautiful and hanging here for two or three weeks. Please dispose of bags containing definitely covetable. dog faeces in the right place - a bin! The next meeting is on 12th October, The World of Miniatures. Visitors are Sue Bailey always welcome. Editor: I’ve received several messages about Dog Faeces in recent months SB - any suggestions on how to conbat the problem most welcome!

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Royal British Legion Marnhull & Gillingham Badminton Club By the time you are reading this remembrancetide will be looming and we are still short a couple of collectors. If you feel you would like to help please contact me on the number below or Poppy Appeal Organiser Val Eslick on 820619. The Casino night was a success with Club Chairman Badminton for beginners Paul Bartlett immaculate in his white jacket acting Monday club social night: 8–10pm (except bank holidays) as a suave master-of-ceremonies and a superb buffet laid on by his wife Adults £5.00 - Juniors £3.50 Lyn. They both went straight off on a well deserved holiday to Devon so the exact amount raised was not calculated but it will mean that in excess Family £8.00 (up to 2 adults & 2 children) of £300 will be going to the Joseph Weld Hospice. So well done to them ALL COACHING FREE (Badminton England Coach) both. Loads of fun for children and familes The jumble sale on the same morning meant that it was a busy day in the Club but very worthwhile as we raised £234 for the Poppy Appeal a good Badminton Club Night effort by all concerned and thanks to all who donated jumble. The next Tuesday club night: 7.00–10.00pm one is on January 9th so we will be pleased to collect anything you wish First night free to new members to get rid of. Give me a call. ALL COACHING FREE (Badminton England Coach) On Sunday October 4th at 6pm we will be having our Harvest Festival Intermediate level players always welcome service to be followed by an auction of produce. Everyone is welcome and once again we will be pleased to collect items to sell or you can bring them on the day. Badminton senior night On October 24th we will be holding a Dorset night at 7 for 7.30pm. We Thursday senior league night: 8.15-10.15pm have Rev. Timbrell speaking on Discovering Dorset, a Call My Bluff session, The club is interested in players who wish to play at a league level. Ian Kendall will give us some Marnhull Memories and our own Jethro, Les The club participates in the salisbury district league – div2 mens and div2 Elsworth will give us a few laughs. Entry £3 or two for £5, proceeds to aid mixed and div3 mixed discharged psychiatric patients and the Weldmare Hospice. The fish n chip Poppy Quiz has been moved back to December 5th at 7 Please contact Rob Tulk on 01258 820728 for 7.30 pm. Usually it is a sell out so get it in your diary, it is still only £6. I will once again be the quizmaster my one day when I am in charge so if I Mothers’ Union get a bit power crazy please ignore it. A good time is guaranteed though. Social Secretary Tony Junge has something lined up on every Saturday At Our September meeting we had a talk from a member of the night for the rest of the year culminating in Jeffers n Jon helping us to Gillingham foodbank and we were pleased to be able to donate bags of see in the new year. There is pretty much something for everyone so tear non-perishable food for this cause. yourselves away from the TV and come down one night. Non members The Gillingham foodbank started in December 2011 after it was pay a modest £2. recognised that help was needed at a more local point as the nearest foodbanks were Salisbury, Warminster or Midsomer Norton. Headland will be paying a return visit on Friday December 11th and playing at a much reduced fee to help raise funds for Dorset children’s The Gillingham foodbank became part of the Trussell Trust’s UK-wide hospice Julia’s House. Payment will be on the door and there will be foodbank network. a prize draw. So come and hear a great local band and support a very The aim of the foodbank is to provide emergency food for local people worthwhile cause at the same time. in crisis and they are given three days’ worth of non-perishable goods. A crisis can easily occur for those on low incomes or being made redundant, Branch business contact Jack Whitehead on 01258 820800 or or with debts, delays or changes with benefits or some unexpected bill [email protected] or event. Those who attend have already been given a voucher from a professional Marnhull Ramblers & The Marnhull Shorts recognising the crisis. When clients attend as well as receiving the food they have the opportunity for talking with helpers who can often signpost Just Keeeeeeeep Walking! them to further help available for their specific needs. Further information can be found on the websites: Marnhull Shorts completed their sixth walk on 9th September. Eighteen www.trusselltrust.org/foodbank-projects walkers,two dogs and one puppy met at the White Horse in Hinton St and Mary to explore riverside and woodland not forgetting to enjoy a good www.gillingham.foodbank.org.uk chat with old friends and new. The lunch was excellent - the pub offers a varied menu including cheese and crab toasted sandwiches, which I hear The next meeting is the members’ lunch at The Kings Arms, East Stour on were delicious. Wednesday 14th October Jill Treby The next Short is on 14th October and starts at the Cricketers, Shroton at 10.45 for an 11.00 start. The route offers level going with no stiles, well done Roger for devising it! The next 5 mile walk will be on 22nd October, keep your eyes open Village Hall Hire Charges For Weddings & Parties for further details or ask Colin [email protected] to add you to the 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....£30.00 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.... £30.00 mailing list. 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St. Gregory's Church New Incumbent St. Gregory's Church The Churchwardens and PCC of St Gregory’s Church are delighted to announce the appointment of the Venerable Anthony Wilds as the new incumbent of the Parish. Tony has wide-ranging experience both in the UK and abroad in many different parishes and was latterly Archdeacon of Plymouth. He and his wife Mary have family living locally, and Tony himself was born and educated in Yeovil. We hope that they will be able to move in soon, and that Tony can begin his ministry once the Bishop has granted his Licence. There will be a formal installation service at St Gregory’s to which everyone is invited – the date will be advertised in due course. Tony said “I am thrilled to be given this opportunity to serve God and His people in Marnhull, and Mary and I are hugely looking forward to joining Services & Events for October 2015 you.” We are equally thrilled that they have accepted the invitation to join our Wednesday 2nd community and we look forward to happy years ahead. 11.00 – Holy Communion [said] Stephen Sides & Eleanor Woodhouse Sunday 6th Patronal Festival - Feast of St Gregory Churchwardens 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] 10.00 – Parish Communion St. Gregory's Gift Day Organ Recital Wednesday 9th 09.00 - Children’s Service led by Saturday 10th October 2015 St Gregory’s Primary School 7:00pm Sunday 13th – 15th after Trinity 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] Stephen Binnington will be playing a varied programme of some of the 10.00 – Family Service (no Communion) finest pieces in the organ repertoire, including Liszt’s virtuosic Fantasia & Fugue on BACH in this year’s Gift Day Recital in St.Gregory’s Church, Wednesday 16th Marnhull. 09.00 - Children’s Service led by His programme begins with one of the pinnacles of J.S. Bach’s organ St Gregory’s Primary School music, the Prelude & Fugue in A minor. Sunday 20th - 16th after Trinity There is a rarity by Bellini, known chiefly for his operas, and music by 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] Franck, Karg-Elert. 10.00 – Healing Service & Parish Communion A rousing Offertoire by Lefébure-Wély ends the 55 minute programme. Wednesday 23rd All proceeds will be in aid of church funds as part of the Gift Day Appeal. 09.00 - Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School Sunday 27th - Michaelmas 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] QUIET HALF HOUR PRAYER 10.00 – Parish Communion 9th October at St Gregory’s Church Wednesday 23rd 09.00 - Children’s Service led by 12.00 -12.30pm St Gregory’s Primary School ------0830 - Morning Prayer is held every Marnhull Churches Sunday Services Tuesday to Friday in the Hussey Chapel Anglican Church of St. Gregory the Great, New Street and 0800 on Wednesdays 8.00 – Communion [spoken] 10.00 – Parish Service with Communion St. Gregory's Church Fundraising Except 2nd Sunday when there is a Family Service without Communion. Weekday services as advertised COFFEE MORNING &

Catholic Church of Our Lady, Old Mill Lane GRAND TABLE SALE 9.30 - Mass In Aid of Church Funds 6.00 - Mass SATURDAY 17TH OCTOBER 2015 New website: www.marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.uk 10.30 – 12.30 Marnhull Methodist Church, Burton Street METHODIST CHURCH HALL 10.00 - Morning Service All Welcome - Please Support

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& Those of us who hold Christian faith sometimes need reminding that our St. Benedict's, Gillingham identity is rooted in stories of migration… Abram (later Abraham) left his home in Ur in response to God’s call and promise; the story of Moses www.marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.uk and the Exodus remains a defining narrative for Jews and Christians alike; the return of the Israelite people to Jerusalem following the Exile was a Sunday Masses - 9.30am & 6pm (Marnhull) / 11am (Gillingham) traumatic journey; and, Jesus famously said of himself, ‘Foxes have dens and birds have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.’ Saints in October (Matt. 8.20) The common strand is that God leads people ‘home.’ 1 – Saint Therese of Lisieux The present dilemma facing leaders (both political and religious) across Europe is huge as we watch a tide of humanity streaming from the 4 – Saint Francis of Assisi most troubling and desperate situations in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, to 12 - Saint Wilfrid name but three war-torn and divided nations. It all seems very far from the lanes and fields of N. Dorset. However, we are called to be a Holy 15 - Saint Teresa of Avila people – a people whose life and priorities are shaped by the values of 20 - Saint Paul of the Cross God’s Kingdom. There are those who are uneasy about the migrant crisis – might we be worse off financially if we open our doors to others? Might 22 - Saint Pope John Paul II this affect our sense of identity? Will we inadvertently let in some who will 25 - Saint Daria wish to do harm to our nation? We cannot answer these questions easily, but our first calling is prayerfully to ‘seek the Kingdom of God.’

Earlier this year the European Methodist Council met in Bulgaria, near Saint Teresa of Avila (1515-1582) - 15th October the crossing point with Romania. Much of the time at that Council was St. Teresa is the patron saint of Headache sufferers. Her symbol is a heart, spent in conversation on migration in light of the reality of hundreds of thousands of desperate people crossing the borders of Europe, fleeing an arrow, and a book. She was canonized in 1622. conflict and persecution and seeking the possibility of a future for themselves and their children.

Bishop Christian Alsted (from Denmark and one of the Co-chairs of the Pause for Thought: Methodist European Council) commented, ‘We know that migration raises a complex set of issues that cannot be solved with simplistic solutions. “Teach us to give and not count the cost.” We struggle together as Churches whose members continue to hold a variety of political and theological views. We seek to move beyond a St. Ignatius de Loyola sterile discussion about the rightness of migration to engaging with the many complicated issues involved in the crisis affecting our continent. In all this, we are aware of our own limitations and the need of the help of others. We have drawn hope and inspiration from stories of Methodists working in many places to assist migrants and refugees. We give thanks to God for their vision, courage and continuing service in the name of Village Harvest Festival Christ. May we all draw inspiration from their example.’ Just to remind you that The Village Harvest Supper will be held on Wednesday 7 October 2015 in the Village Hall at 7pm for 7.30pm. We may not be at the ‘sharp end’ of this crisis, but many of our sisters and brothers in Europe are. In all the baffling complexities, may we be open to Drinks will be served followed by a meal and pudding and then ‘Call the simple truth that, God wants people to have a home… my Bluff’. Adults - £6.00 Children - £3.00 Peace, Tickets will be available from the local Churches & Robin Hill Stores. Rev Paul Arnold The Harvest Supper is an important established Village event and everybody is most welcome. Do try and come.

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St. Mary’s Catholic School St. Gregory’s C.E.VA Primary School The new academic year has started well with the welcome of new It is with great pleasure that I write my first article as the headteacher of St children and families to our school. Everyone settled into the new term Gregory’s Primary School. quickly, from the second the children skipped through the gate on our first morning, they were busy getting used to new classes and learning I am sure many of you are intrigued about the new face who has appeared new routines. on the playground each morning, so here is a little background to help you get to know me. Our first event of the new term was a celebration of the Queen’s reign. The children spent the day in crowns and developing fact files about I have links with the area as my parents live in Todber. My previous role Queen Elizabeth II, writing comparisons between her and Queen Victoria was that of Deputy Head, Early Years Leader and Special Educational and finding out about the role she plays. They then had a go at creating Needs co-ordinator at St. George’s, Bourton. I worked there for over 19 their own official portraits of Queen Elizabeth II which have been sent to years and moving on was a very difficult decision but one which I feel is Buckingham Palace for her royal approval! right for me and in St. Gregory’s I have found a wonderful school, with Our royal theme continued with this terms topic launch. The whole school fantastic children, staff, parents and governors – all of whom have made are studying ‘invaders and settlers’ and to launch this topic the children me extremely welcome and who I am sure will support me in moving the had a visit from the Queen of Hearts who was trying to steal the royal jam school forward in all the right directions. tarts. The children worked in house groups to design ways of defending their space, stopping the Queen in her tracks. Some groups built castles I am a mum of two. My son attends Worcester University and my daughter with others opting for shields and defensive barriers. is at Southampton, doing performing arts. In my spare time I love to be with my family, riding my horse, walking my dogs and raising my kune St Mary’s also had a new arrival in the form of two four legged friends. The kune pigs!! school is now home to two ‘reading guinea pigs’. The literary duo will be used to encourage the children to read as each group gets the chance to The new term has got off to a great start with all the children coming share stories with the guinea pigs. Our Preschool and Reception children back ready for their next steps in their learning. All staff, new and old, will take care of the two furry friends, making sure they are fed and have worked hard to make their classrooms exciting and inspiring for all watered and that their home is kept clean and healthy. the children and welcoming to parents. Our new reception children have amazed me with their enthusiasm to starting school and how quickly they have settled in to the routines of school life. We have a number of clubs on offer this term to our children, netball, football, mask making, running, drama, multi skills and book club. We have also planned some exciting activities which include French Day, Friendship week and have a number of sporting events. Our new school council got voted in last week and are raring to go with many ideas for the forthcoming year. The children’s contributions to St Gregory’s are vital and With the deadline for new parents to make choices on a school for their valued by all. four year olds, we will be having an ‘open door’ policy at school. Any prospective parents are welcome to call the school on 01258 820417 to I am look forward to further getting to know the staff, children, parents, organise a tour or just pop into the school office and take a look around. governors and becoming part of the Marnhull community, giving regular We also have places in Preschool. We look forward to welcoming you to updates through the Marnhull Messenger. our school community. Debbie Field Charlotte Targett The Jungle Hut Pre-School We would like to thank Marnhull Pantomime Company and Marnhull Parish Council for each donating £200 we will let you know in our next Here we are at the start of a very busy autumn term with all the children article what we intend to spend the money on. settled, we would like to welcome our children and their families who Here at the Jungle hut children are happy and enjoy a range of are joining us this term as well as welcoming back children and families activities on offer, Children benefit from being able to move freely from last term. between indoor and outdoor areas, enabling them to play in a way that During June we spent all day visiting a local farm with the help of some suits them enhancing their learning experiences, we have access to a very kind parents who helped with transport. We were able to walk range of outside areas our garden includes a large sand pit, play cabin, around the fields collecting things for our treasure baskets the children digging areas, mud kitchen, water play, chalk boards and mirrors. found sticks to make dens which kept them occupied for so long they We are also able to use the large school field, adventure play areas and nearly forgot it was lunch time we all enjoyed a picnic in the middle of outside classroom with all these areas next to our building we are able a field with views of Shaftesbury and Duncliffe woods. to use these brilliant facilities daily. On the 9th of July arriving for their preschool day the children were We take the children for walks to explore the village and the greeted with the sound of our chirping chicks working hard to free environment around our pre-school as well as visits to local woodlands themselves from the eggs that had been incubating for three weeks and farms, at the end of the school summer term we take the children the children watched eagerly during the day as five chicks arrived into who are moving in to school on a special day out together this year we the world the children have enjoyed caring for the chicks who have had a fabulous visit to Farmer palmers having a party lunch with ice now grown into little chickens. cream and a goody bag to take home. During the term we watched our tadpoles turn in to baby frogs that We take children from 2 years with up to 15 hours free nursery grant for from time to time are spotted under the plants in the garden, we children the term after their 3rd birthday. We offer free taster sessions hatched six painted lady butterflies carefully releasing them in the for every child prior to starting so children can familiarize themselves schools wild area. with their new surroundings as well as getting to know the staff in To raise funds to provide a woodworking area a cake stall was held particular their own personal key worker. outside the village pharmacy many thanks to Corina for organising If you would like to know more about the Jungle hut and the flexible and all the parents, friends and staff for the amazing homemade cakes childcare we offer please give us a call, we will be happy to arrange a donated an incredible £160.47 was raised. Thank you to Mr Rose for visit. Call 01258 820096, or email [email protected] allowing us to camp outside his shop and to all the helpers on the day.

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Trading Standards University of the Third Age David Grierson gave us an informative and captivating account of his time spent teaching in the Peoples Republic of China for Seven years. After teaching music and drama in the UK for more than twenty five ROGUE TRADERS TARGET years. He was persuaded to try a different direction in teaching and DORSET’S ELDERLY eventually attended an interview in Manchester, to his immense surprise he was offered the job of as member of the team setting up the British COMMUNITY international school in the city of Tianjin in northern China. Tianjin is approximately 80 miles south east of Beijing, it is China’s 4th largest city of some 14 million inhabitants. It is a very modern city with Dorset Police and Trading Standards Officers are warning high rise apartments and new buildings but David said the character of householders in Dorset, particularly pensioners, to be extra vigilant the city was in the hutongs, a maze of single story old buildings where after receiving increased calls from across the County relating to you could find a noodle maker, hairdresser, plenty of places to enjoy suspected rogue traders going door to door. street food and get to know what the city was really like. All these are being demolished to make way for the modern high rise apartments. The offenders offer services including power washing driveways, He taught in 3 different schools during his time spent in China and it was cutting down trees, tending gardens and selling chainsaws and obvious that he had a very enjoyable and stimulating time getting to generators. They also carry out general building work for cash know the people and the culture. including tarmacing David did manage to attend a number of events at the Beijing Olympics Householders need to be vigilant and not be forced or coerced and there was a big campaign to try and rid the city of badly translated into commissioning work, even if they are told it’s urgent. The work signs, but David found an ice warning sign “the slippery are crafty”. is often costly and unnecessary. Incidentally, this is the title of his book of his explorations and is based on his emails to family and friends and was serialised in the Blackmore Trading Standards also advise against giving personal details to Vale magazine. cold callers on the telephone – a scam where fraudsters pretend to Our meeting at 10am on 1st October at the Father’s House, Shaftesbury be from a reputable company and then defraud victims. will feature Dom Young – The Countdown to Trafalgar If someone calls you unexpectedly asking for your bank details say Details of all SGU3A groups can be found at www.sgu3a.org.uk ‘no thank you’, put the phone down, dial 1471 and write down the number. Call the police immediately on 101. If you have already bought services and goods at the door and Dorset Wildlife Trust you are not satisfied, call the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 040506. They will be able to give you advice and report the matter to Trading Standards on your behalf. We ask friends, family members and neighbours to be mindful that these types of scams are happening and to look out for elderly or vulnerable people they know, especially if they are having work carried out at their property. North Dorset Events – October 2015 Why not get a “We do not deal with uninvited doorstep traders“ What is Living in Dorset’s Wonderful Streams? door sticker too? They are available from libraries across Dorset or The United Kingdom is home to 90% of the world’s chalk streams, and by calling the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 040506. Dorset has many fine examples of this very special wildlife habitat. But the effects of modern living and climate change has put increasing If you know someone who is committing this crime or you pressure on these natural habitats. want to report suspicious behaviour, please call Dorset Police The Dorset Wildlife Trust is working to ensure that our rivers and on 101, Trading Standards via 03454 040506 or Crimestoppers streams remain a haven for water voles, native white clawed crayfish anonymously on 0800 555111. and a variety of water birds, fish and invertebrates. On Wednesday, 21st October DWT researcher, Angus Menzies, and Open Garden at Springhead Conservation Officer, Sarah Williams, will give an illustrated talk on what is actually living in, on and around our streams. The talk starts at 7.30pm in Fontmell Magna Village Hall (SP7 0JU). Tea, coffee and biscuits are included in the £2 entrance fee. There is no charge for children under 16. Note for your diary: North Dorset’s Important Geological Sites: an illustrated talk starting at 7.30pm Fontmell Magna Village Hall (SP7 0JU)

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Tel: 01747 835422 24 Hour emergency care • Consultations by appointment email: [email protected] www.friarsmoorvets.co.uk

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION MARNHULL BRANCH AND CLUB LEGION HALL, SODOM LANE, MARNHULL TELEPHONE 01258 820613 Clubhouse opening hours Mon - Thurs 8 - 11.30 pm, Fri 5 - 12 pm, Sat - 12.30 - 3 pm, 8 - 12 pm SKITTLES LEAGUE (LEAGUE and FRIENDLY) - DARTS - POOL LIVE ENTERTAINMENT (see Blackmore Vale Magazine or ring for details) BRANCH AND CLUB MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE FAMILIES MOST WELCOME Alternate Mondays Come along and see what we can offer you PRIZE BINGO Branch: [email protected] 7.00 p.m. Club: [email protected] Open to everyone BUILDING, PLUMBING, GARDENING, ELECTRICAL SERVICES

All aspects of electrical work undertaken

 New Installations & Rewires GENERAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE  Alterations & Additions Electrical, Glazing, Gutters, Fencing, TV &  Consumer unit (fuseboard) upgrades Musbury Close, Telephone points, Painting (inside & out) Marnhull  Fault finding & Repairs  Condition Reports and much more!! For all those DIY jobs you cannot do! Tel : 01258 808329 Call Vaughan on Mob : 07914 760295 01258 820344 Email : [email protected] 07762 044 022

CRUSE WILLHOOK WRITING SERVICES LTD ELECTRICALWills & Power CONTRACTORS of Attorney

All electrical works inc:Friendly Fault advice finding & guidance & repairs, in plain Condition English reports, New builds Lighting design, Refurbishments, Home Ecclesiastical,Visits Schools & Domestic. Contact Ed Cudlip on Tel Locally/Fax: based 01258 in Marnhull820161 Mobile: 07956 281644 EMAIL: [email protected] Keith Collis AIPW Cert PFS Tel 01258 820766 Mobile 07530 864104

[email protected]

THE LEGION CLUB FIRST CHOICE FOR: EXCELLENT FACILITIES: Club and Society venue Adaptable arrangements Birthday parties Meeting room Children's parties Kitchen Wedding and family celebrations Bar Dinner dances Barbecue Fund raising events Safe garden An evening out Good parking Free Skittle alley Pool table/darts FUTURE EVENTS

Mondays – Art classes during the day plus one Thursday Fridays Short mat bowls from 2pm to 5pm.

Sat. Oct. 3rd - Rip It Up Sat. Oct 10th - Pete Howell Mon. Oct. 12th - Bingo 7pm

Mon. Oct. 17th - Stage One Sat. Oct. 24th - Dorset Night (for charity £3 or £5 for two)

Mon. Oct. 24th - Bingo 7pm Sat. Oct 31st - Jeffers n Jon

Entry free to members others £2 on entertainment evenings The CLUB may be booked for private functions at reasonable rates. To arrange viewing, check availability, discuss your requirements or apply for membership contact Tony on 820397 or E-mail [email protected]

Crossword answers

18) Casbah 19) Sable 20) Issue 22) Prior 23) Elba 23) Prior 22) Issue 20) Sable 19) Casbah 18)

6) Tack 9) Evian 10) Idaho 12) Nutcracker 13) Aruba 14) Idris Idris 14) Aruba 13) Nutcracker 12) Idaho 10) Evian 9) Tack 6) VILLAGE HALL HIRE CHARGES FOR WEDDINGS, DOWN 1) Aesop 2) Lough Neagh 3) Ozone 4) Playa 5) Denie 5) Playa 4) Ozone 3) Neagh Lough 2) Aesop 1) DOWN PARTIES etc.

9 a.m. to 1 p.m....£30.00 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.... £30.00 19) Shiva 21) Apse 24) Babushka 25) Ova 26) Ochre 27) Earner 27) Ochre 26) Ova 25) Babushka 24) Apse 21) Shiva 19) 6 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (midnight on Sat and Sun)... £50.00

11) Hyena 13) Aria 15) Minaret 16) Actuary 17) Unco 17) Actuary 16) Minaret 15) Aria 13) Hyena 11) Week-end (evening) parties ...... £60.00

ACROSS 1) Apollo 4) Paddy 6) The 7) Autobahn 8) Kepi 8) Autobahn 7) The 6) Paddy 4) Apollo 1) ACROSS Weddings ...... £250.00

6 www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk THE OLD MALTHOUSE The Barn The Old Bank BED & BREAKFAST Bed & Breakfast Bed & Breakfast

& SELF CATERING Comfortable, friendly, Quiet, Comfortable and Friendly Family Home Carraway Lane on the edge of the village In the centre of the village Marnhull Hillside The Old Bank, 01258 821514 Marnhull Burton Street, Marnhull 07773329510 01258 820912 01258 821019 [email protected] www.theoldmalthouse.uk.com www.thebarnbedandbreakfast.co.uk

DOGS WELCOME PRIMROSE COTTAGE R&S LEWIS JOINERY at our gorgeous B & B Burton Street, Marnhull, DT10 1PP Spring Cottage We design & make fitted wardrobes Mill Lane A romantic retreat bookcases & cupboards. Marnhull Luxury Holiday Cottage for two Hardwood windows Own Entrance, Terrace & Lounge Short Breaks or Weekly Lets & doors Sleeps 2/3 Please contact 01258 820519 Ham Lane Marnhull Rachel Oxford: 01258 820850 01258 820467 07807 845338 www.primrosecottagedorset.co.uk Workshop 01963 363862 www.springcottagebandb.co.uk

The Curtain Man

Curtains Carpets Roller/Venetian/Roman Blinds Upholstery

Free Measuring and Estimates Expert Service – Competitive Prices Burton Street, Marnhull Sturminster Newton DT10 1PH Tel/Fax: 01258 821117 Mobile: 07802744869

email: the [email protected]

CAUNDLEWOOD INTERIORS Makers & Restorers of Fine Handmade Furniture. Cabinet making - Polishing - Woodturning - Veneering- Handmade Kitchens & Bespoke Joinery. Phone: 01963 362252 www.caundlewood.co.uk

PESTWRIGHT PLUMBWOOD

THE COUNTY MOLE for all domestic plumbing CATCHER From tap repairs to new Complete pest control services bathrooms

Friendly, reliable service Tiling and Woodwork projects BPCA qualified, also undertaken Insured Call Jim on Call Tim or Helen Cronin: 01963 362292 01258 820520 / 07780 673053 07854 395112

GENERAL BUILDER STONEMASON reliability guaranteed

Extensions ~ Garages ~ Garden Walls ~ Repointing ~ Chimneys Lead Work ~ Rendering ~ Plastering ~ Patios

Many satisfied customer references if required Probably the cheapest around No VAT Ring Barry 01258 820010 (evening) 07966 550081 (day) 5 Hardy Close, Marnhull DT10 1LG

6 New Street, Marnhull DT10 1PY

Tiling, Slating, Leadwork, Timberwork

New & re-roofing work undertaken

Nick Upshall Mobile: 07801 851079

www.camelotbuilders.co.uk

DARREN KENDAL

WOOD BURNING STOVE INSTALLATIONS Reliability Guaranteed Fully qualified HETAS approved registered installer. 8 Plowman Close From opening up your fireplace, carrying out Marnhull chimney remedial works, fully installing and Dorset DT10 1LB T: 01258 821420 self certificating new wood burning stoves and M: 07740403033 log stores built to your requirements. E: [email protected]

HOME: 01258 820804 MOBILE: 07813 607 234 Building works carried out by an NVQ/City & Guilds fully qualified builder

Crossword and Sudoku Answers

6) Ergo 9) Dacha 10) Nippy 12) Diplodocus 13) Naiad Naiad 13) Diplodocus 12) Nippy 10) Dacha 9) Ergo 6)

1) Masai 2) Sacramento 3) Farsi 4) Pride 5) Senate 5) Pride 4) Farsi 3) Sacramento 2) Masai 1)

DOWN

17) Cavy 19) Domed 21) Dail 24) Unchurch 25) Ewe 26) Quant 27) Ensign 27) Quant 26) Ewe 25) Unchurch 24) Dail 21) Domed 19) Cavy 17)

1) Massif 4) Pasha 6) ETA 7) Scorpion 8) Odin 11) Aside 13) Nero 15) Scupper 16) Ellipse 16) Scupper 15) Nero 13) Aside 11) Odin 8) Scorpion 7) ETA 6) Pasha 4) Massif 1)

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Sutcliffe & Co Chartered Accountants We are a long established local practice at Old BUSINESS PLANNING Bank House, Sturminster Newton, acting for a ACCOUNTS & AUDIT wide variety of local businesses and individuals.

TAX RETURNS We offer a full range of business advice, taxation TRUSTS and accounting services including

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All puzzle answers on page 26

ACROSS DOWN 1) Compact group of mountains. (6) 1) Pastoral people of Kenya and Tanzania. (5) 4) Turkish officer of high rank. (5) 2) California state capital. (10) 6) Basque separatist organisation (acronym). (3) 3) Language spoken in Iran. (5) 7) Arachnid with lobster like pincers and sting in the tail. (8) 4) Group of lions. (5) 8) The main God in Norse mythology. (4) 5) The smaller upper assembly in America. (6) 11) Actors remark heard by the audience but supposedly not the other 6) Therefore (Latin). (4) actors. (5) 9) Russian country house. (5) 13) Emperor at the time of the Great Fire of Rome in 64AD. (4) 10) Waitress in a Lyons & Co. Tea Shop. (5) 15) Deliberately sink a ship. (7) 12) Huge herbivorous dinosaur with a long slender neck and tail. (10) 16) Shape formed by cutting a cone at an oblique angle. (7) 13) Larva of a dragonfly. (5) 17) Guinea pig. (4) 14) Valentino, Italian motorcycle champion. (5) 19) Having a hemispherical roof. (5) 18) South American relative of the llama. (6) 21) Lower house of Parliament in the Republic of Ireland. (4) 19) Olden day European gold coin. (5) 24) Exclude from Christian sacraments. (8) 20) Murine creature. (5) 25) Female ovine (3) 22) Ski resort in Colorado. (5) 26) Pole for propelling a punt. (5) 23) Fabric associated with Honiton in Devon. (4) 27) Lowest rank of commissioned officer in the US Navy. (6)

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Patrick Houchen Aromatherapy Therapeutic massage. Reflexology. DSWA member Reiki and Yoga tuition

CIS /CSCS registered · Quick Books & Sage Expertise · Management Accounts Tanya Green ITEC · Personal & Corporate Taxation · Book-keeping, Traditional Yoga Association Payroll & VAT 01963 371123 01258 820709 Tel. 01258 820410 07791588141 m. 07729 301387 www.yenstonewalling.co.uk Email: [email protected] Register of Exercise Contact: Mr Kim Harden, FCA, FCCA Professionals 4 New Street, Marnhull DT10 1PY [email protected]

POISEDALE FINE BESPOKE FURNITURE

Fitted bookcases shelving and cupboards Freestanding or fitted furniture Kitchens Bathroom and bedroom furniture Designed manufactured and fitted Ring or email Shaun for free consultation 01258 472717 Email: [email protected] www.poisedale.co.uk The Workshop Hinton St Mary Sturminster Newton DT10 1NA

Nazareth Lodge Residential Care Home Sturminster Newton

Well, it’s been a lovely summer and thanks to our residents gardening club we have vegetables in abundance. What we can’t eat our cook will pickle or freeze!

Nazareth Lodge…….a real home.

There is so much more we can tell you, so why not explore our website?

All standards inspected by the CQC at our last inspection recorded as ‘fully met’

National Care Awards: “Care Chef” 2014 First Care Home in the South West to achieve the “Silver” Food for Life Catering Mark Awarded the highest accolade of “Beacon” status for “End of Life Care

Full respite and day care services are available. For further information or to request a brochure please call 01258 472511 or email: [email protected] www.nazareth-lodge.co.uk