The Villager
Villager No. 254 July 2016
The next copy date will be 19th August with anticipated delivery during week of 5th September , the following will be 7th October for 24th October delivery Moviola takes a rest through the summer but will be back with more great films to enjoy. Lots of our clubs also break during the summer but W. I. and Gardening Club carry on all year round. Great to see some many actors and actresses in Motcombe - do try and pop along to see Abigail’s Party - the scenery certainly brings back memories of the 70’s!! We are a bit concerned that people in the local community are not aware of the proposed changes to the status of the Westminster Memorial Hospital. This is our local community hospital serving Shaftesbury, Gillingham and the surrounding areas. It provides inpatient facilities providing rehabilitation and palliative care for local patients. There is a dedicated nursing and therapy team providing personalised care to sometimes the most vulnerable in our community. The clinical commissioning group are proposing the closure of these inpatient beds and the public need to be well informed. Please visit www.dorsetvision.nhs.uk to have your say, and please share this post. http://www.dorsetsvision.nhs.uk/ Our back page carries a transcript of a recent BBC News story on this topic. Articles can be handed to Gail or Mike or delivered to the following:Winters Grace, Elm Hill, Motcombe or e-mail [email protected] telephone 01747 850865 or Motcombe Community Shop, or Tanders, Elm Hill Motcombe (852545 )
Motcombe Gardening Club Our talk in June by Stephen Griffith (best known as Head Gardener at Abbotsbury Gardens) about the Coastal Plants and Gardens of Croatia, with photographs to set the scene and show off some of the plants, was very interesting and much enjoyed by everyone. Perhaps it even stimulated some ideas about visiting the area which looked beautiful. Then this week we had an expert from Brinsmore Gardens, Adam Wallis, showing us a great selection of plants as well as giving plenty of information and advice on Plants for North Facing sites and shady places. This proved to be popular and some members took the opportunity to buy some of these specialist plants. It was an excellent talk. Our stall at the village Fete, the coconut shy, was brightened up by some token hats for the coconuts and we were part of another successful Village event. Thank you to those who helped out on the day. Our August meeting is, as usual, our Summer Show. So please make a note of the date Saturday 6th August at the Village Hall. Entries need to be in by midday on Wednesday 3rd August. On show day the setting up of the entries can be done 08.00-10.00 and judging follows this. Then the doors will open at 14.00 for everyone to come and see the various displays. This is an open show so anyone can enter and if you have not got a schedule and would like one please phone me. We all look forward to the show as it gives us all the chance to put some flowers/produce/handicrafts/photographs on display for all to enjoy. Lets hope we have good weather before the day so there are plenty of things in the garden to choose from - but whatever the weather it will be fun. Our September talk is by Peter Prideaux entitled 'A Family Firm' about the history of Cases Meat Factory which was based where Prideaux Drive and Summer Oaks are now. This should be very interesting particularly to all of us who live locally. Meanwhile the garden demands plenty of attention and for all those who attend the monthly meetings Tom’s Tips are greatly valued. I gather some Petunias are growing on apace while others are still rather small - as Tom says, feed them. Tomorite seems to do the trick - follow the diluting instructions carefully! I look forward to seeing you all on the 6th August. Please contact me with any queries. Bev West Show Secretary 858981 [email protected] Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 2 July 2016 Welcome We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Jan Cuthbert who has moved to Motcombe to be nearer to her family - we hope you will be very happy here.
Motcombe Play Area We should like to put the record straight by stating that the donation of £96.19 mentioned in the June issue of The Villager from Motcombe WI to Motcombe Play Area, was in fact money donated by villagers for refreshments whilst attending the Motcombe Neighbourhood Plan meetings. The WI willingly gave their time for this event. The Committee, Motcombe WI.
Christian Aid This year's Motcombe Lent Lunch at Shaftesbury Town Hall raised £378 and the Christian Aid Week collection raised £428. Thank you to everyone who helped support these events. We are always looking for more helpers, so if you would like to take part in these events next year please ring Anne Wilkins to find out more (852257)
Step by Step
Could you support a young person facing homelessness? Step by Step are a Supported Lodging Service who have recently won a contract to run a service in Shaftesbury and Gillingham. The service aims to help 16-21 year olds in need of housing. They would be housed within the community in people’s homes who can offer them a small amount of support each week with basic living skills and a safe place to live. These are young people who are leaving care or have a broken relationship with their family but are not yet ready to live independently. If you think you could help please call 07843 261350, email: [email protected] or visit www.stepbystep.org.uk .
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 3 July 2016 Defibrillator As most of you know, we have a defibrillator positioned outside the shop. Please keep the details of what to do and who to contact in the case of an emergency. It would be a good idea to keep these details in a drawer near the telephones in your house or transfer some of the telephone numbers into your mobile contact list. What to do when someone has a cardiac arrest or experiences symptoms associated with a heart attack Check whether the patient is:- conscious, has chest pains often radiating down the left arm, is short of breath and has cold clammy skin or unconscious and you suspect breathing has stopped:- Shout for help. Ring 999 when the call taker will instruct the caller on carrying out effective cardiopulmonary resuscitation until the emergency services arrive Ring a number from the defibrillator contacts and state clearly your location Unlock the front door and turn on lights if necessary DEFIBRILLATOR CONTACT NUMBERS Simon Shelley 850498 Sarah James 854615 Kate Cuthbert 851128 Hilary Bromley 854189 Lynda Maynard 855070 Graham Dunlop 228581 Christine Davies 855738 Janet Odell 850697 Bridget Shaw 855615 Ben Burke at the Coppleridge 851980 Liz Pocock 852647 Sarah James is happy to be contacted but best to ring the shop during her working hours and they can alert her next door.
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 4 July 2016 Motcombe Community Players bring you their Summer Show
Be transported back to a Spring evening in 1977 somewhere east of London, where obnoxious Beverly (Joni Clowrey – ‘Daisy Pulls it Off) and highly strung Laurence (Mark Blackham – The Sourcerer) are hosting a dinner party for their new neighbours, talkative nurse Angela (Kate Kirpatrick – Blackadder) and tight-lipped Tony (John Laing – Flint Street Nativity). They have also invited their nervous divorced neighbour Sue (Wendy Ibboston - Flint Street Nativity) because her fifteen year old daughter Abigail is hosting her own party just a few doors away. As the cheesy pineapple sticks are nibbled and the alcohol flows, the initially stiff and polite group slowly lose their inhibitions and together they play out the drinks party from hell. Abigail’s Party is brought to you by Motcombe Community Players and is being shown at Motcombe Memorial Hall on: Friday 29th and Saturday 30th of July Doors open 7pm performance at 7.30pm. Tickets on sale at Motcombe Village Shop. Contact Wendy at [email protected] for more information. Will you be joining the party?
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 5 July 2016 Motcombe United Charities
This charity has a healthy bank balance which needs distributing to anyone living in Motcombe or Enmore Green who has fallen on hard times; be it parents who need help with uniform, travel etc for their children or the elderly who are unable to afford basic needs. Please contact: Liz Pocock 01747 852647 [email protected] Motcombe United Charity exists to provide small grants or loans for the prevention or relief of poverty for children, young people, the elderly or disabled living in Motcombe or Enmore Green.
Moviola
Since becoming an associate member of Moviola, we make a small profit from most of our monthly films. Whilst it’s important for us to keep enough in our savings account to repair or replace faulty equipment, we are now in a happy position of being able to donate relatively small amounts to local associations, clubs etc. in Motcombe. Do let me know if you’d be interested in receiving a Moviola donation by ringing me on 852647 or e mail on [email protected] Liz Pocock
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 6 July 2016 Motcombe Allotments Association Following our recent advertising campaign I am pleased to announce that all the vacant plots have now been taken. But if you would like to join our waiting list now is the time. To join the list please contact me, Richard Walker on 01747 851248 or e-mail [email protected] Allocations will be on a first come first served basis, so the sooner you add your name the better.
Jack Coward: a Motcombe Exile Now that Clifford Clark has sadly passed away at the grand old age of ninety- eight, Jack Coward who will be ninety-seven in July, is now the oldest living Motcombe exile. Jack was born at No. 1 The Street. When he was about two years old his family moved to number 41, opposite, where he spent the next forty-two years. He went to Motcombe School and then Shaftesbury Grammar school. He played in the football first eleven and the cricket second eleven. After leaving school he worked in the office at Motcombe Factory. His next job was at East Knoyle for a building firm where he stayed for fifty years; retiring at the age of seventy-three. During the war Jack served in the Royal Signals. His parents died when he was forty-two. He then left Motcombe to live with his sister at Shaftesbury. He now has a comfortable flat in the town. Despite his age Jack is still mentally very alert and has a marvelous memory. Although his mobility is not so good he still does his own cooking and some household jobs with a little assistance. Leslie Arnold, who died four or five years ago, is, to date, the longest lived Motcombe exile. He was ninety-nine. Some Motcombe people will remember his two sisters, Violet and Joyce, who lived at No.1 Church Walk. Elizabeth Gumbleton, who was not Motcombe born and bred, lived for many years in the village and was one hundred and five when she died. She was born at Enmore Green and lived in her old age with her daughter in Shaftesbury. L.Clark
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 7 July 2016 St Mary’s Church, Motcombe
Morning Prayer is said at 8.30am Monday-Wednesday and on Saturday; and Holy Communion at 10.00am on Thursday each week. All are welcome. The church is open daily for private prayer or as a quiet space for reflection. To contact the Revd Pam Rink please phone 01747 590712 or email [email protected]
Services for July & August: Sunday 24 July 9.30am Parish Communion Sunday 31 July 11.00am Team Communion at Margaret Marsh, followed by picnic Sunday 7 August 11.15am BCP Holy Communion Sunday 14 August 9.30am Parish Communion Sunday 21 August 8.00am BCP Holy Communion 9.30am Family Service Sunday 28 August 9.30 Parish Communion
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 8 July 2016 Motcombe Methodist Church
Our hall is available for bookings at reasonable rates so if you are looking for a small venue in Motcombe for a meeting/activity why not consider using it? Our church is open for quiet prayer every Tuesday morning. Please drop in. Our weekly Coffee Morning is held in the hall every Friday 10.15am-11.45am July proceeds: Motcombe Scout Group Tuesday Lunch Club continues to meet regularly for food and friendship : Please contact Sarah Upshall 01747 851297 for more dates and bookings. Ladies Fellowship continues to meet on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. Services for July & August Sunday 31st July 10.30am Morning Worship led by Rev Paul Arnold Sunday 7th August 10.30am Morning Worship led by Mr Robert Rickards Sunday 14th August 10.30am Morning Worship led by Mrs Margaret Whitford Sunday 21st August 10.30am Local fellowship Service . Sunday 28th August 10.30am Morning Worship led by Mr Andrew Hardiman.
Motcombe Lunch Club Dates 2016 Methodist Hall LUNCH SOUP 6th September 9th August 11th October 20th September 8th November 25th October 6th December 22nd November
Pre booking with payment only via: Margaret Wooldridge, 11 Hunters Mead 851904
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 9 July 2016 Motcombe Village Fête
The Fete this year was a ‘Topper’, breaking last year’s record. So a big Thank you indeed to everyone who put up, took down, cleared up and also those who worked so hard running the Tea Room, BBQ, Book Stall, Hat Stall, Beer Tent, Pimm’s Tent, Crockery Breaking, Skittles and of course, the Raffle, and who did it purely for the good of our Village Hall. The Dog Show was a highlight, splendidly run by Sally Daymond and Verity from Lakemead Kennels, to whom we are mightily grateful. Did you like the Hats theme? Should we have the Hats theme next year? Join the planners and make your views known – they meet once a month from January for about an hour in the evening. Remember, it’s your Fete. A message from Irene and Jeanette: 'Thank you to everyone who supported the Hat Stall at the Fete. We had a lot of fun watching both men and women trying on the large range of hats donated to us and finding just the right one for them. We still have some lovely special occasion ladies' hats left over. If you have been invited to a wedding, or smart Summer party, please do come and have a look at them before heading for the shops'. Just ring Irene on 858382 as she will be storing them for a while. A brief note from David Scully – Thanks to all the people who kindly contributed books to the fête and thank you to all those who bought books. RIP Chris Wallis, who died suddenly in early July, was an active and much liked member of the Memorial Hall committee. He would always volunteer and help out wherever he could and we felt extremely fortunate to have him on board. His humour, input and industry will be sorely missed and we all extend our commiseration and deep condolences to Sue. Motcombe Memorial Hall Events Abigail’s Party Friday 29 & Saturday 30th July. Tickets can be obtained from the Community Shop. Don’t leave it too late for a chance to enjoy this 1970’s comedy by the Motcombe Community Players. Pop Up Café Saturday 20th August from Noon to 2.30pm
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 10 July 2016 Join us in the Memorial Hall for the taste of some real home cooking. If you can’t manage lunch, just pop in for a bowl of soup. There is a Licenced Bar selling wine, beers and soft drinks and we will have a pianist to keep you entertained. Car Boot at the Showground Sunday 11th September from 9am to noon There will be bargains to be had at our Autumn Car Boot Sale at the Shaftesbury & Gillingham Showground. Refreshments and Toilets on site. Sellers from 8am - £5 per Car, £10 per Van or Car with Trailer - Buyers from 9am – by donation, before 9am - £5. Barn Dance Saturday 15th October Led by Sam Skey and his merry band, a fun evening for all at our Barn Dance. A supper will be served in the interval and the bar will be open. Tickets will be on sale at the Community Shop from the beginning of August. Craft & Gift Fair Saturday 12th November If you would like a stall at our annual Craft and Gift Fair contact Bob Chimley on 01747 850847. Stalls get booked up early so contact him now so that you are not disappointed.
DID YOU ENJOY THE VILLAGE FETE ON JUNE 18? If so, we URGENTLY need your help to put on the next one. I am most grateful to those who assisted on the day, and helped set up/take down, but plans for the Fete begin in January, and unless we get 4 or 5 people to join the Fete Committee, THERE WILL BE NO FETE NEXT YEAR. Do you want to, or do you know someone who might want to come on the committee? If so, please contact me soonest. It would be a huge shame not to have a Fete next year, but unless we get more people on the committee, it will not happen. John Maynard, Chairman Fete Committee 855070
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 11 July 2016 Motcombe Memorial Hall The Merry Muddlers (country dancing) meet fortnightly on Monday from 8pm to 9:30 Djembe Drumming Group 2 & 4th Monday each month from 2-4pm Zest Exercise Classes Monday11am & Friday 11:15am Motcombe Youth Club meet every Friday from 6.30 to 8.30pm Motcombe Parent & Toddler Group meet, during term time, every Thursday:10- 11:30am – New members always welcome Motcombe Running Club meet every Monday 7pm Motcombe Ramblers last Tuesday of every month at 9:30am Cubs meet every Tuesday during term time only Beavers meet every Thursday during term time only Ballroom & Latin American Dancing for fun Thursday evenings at 7:30pm Motcombe Bridge Club meets every Friday 7pm. Bodyrhythm exercise classes Fridays from10:30 to 11am Parish Council meets 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm
29/30 July Abigail’s Party 7:30pm
6th Aug Gardening Club - Summer Show 2:00pm W I - Florence Nightingale the Life of 10th Aug 7:30pm Speaker : Mrs. Liddington 12noon to 20th Aug Pop Up Cafe 2:30pm
Gardening Club - Peter Prideaux 6th Sept 7:30 'A Family Firm'
W I - Open Evening 14th Sept “Ladies in the Sky” 7:30pm Speaker : Tony Davies
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 12 July 2016 Other Venues
9th Aug Soup Club - Methodist Hall 12 noon 4th Sept 12:30 Motcombe Street Party - in The Meadows onwards 6th Sept Such Club - Methodist Hall 12 noon 11th Sept Car Boot Sale - Shaftesbury & Gillingham 9am to Showground noon
Weekly Bell ringing St Mary’s Church 7:30pm
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 13 July 2016 Aug 1st, 15th & 29th Recycling Sept 12th & 26th Black Bin (Green Lid) + Green Box + Food Bin
Aug 8th & 22nd Rubbish Sept 5th & 19th Old Blue Bin or new Grey Bin + Food Bin
The Shop The Grange Elm Close Mobile Library 10:10 - 10:15 10:20 - 10:40 10:45 - 11:05
Aug 1st 7 15th Sept 2nd & 26th
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Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 14 July 2016
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Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 15 July 2016 Hubs' to replace Dorset's community hospitals BBC Dorset News 13 July http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-36777040?SThisFB
Up to five community hospitals are to be replaced with care "hubs" in a shake-up of health services in Dorset.
Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) says it wants 110,000 patients a year to be treated closer to home.
Under the plans, an extra 69 community beds would be created but Westhaven Hospital in Weymouth and St Leonard's near Ringwood would close.
Portland and Wareham hospitals could also close along with Westminster Memorial Hospital in Shaftesbury.
Patients would be sent to the seven-day-a-week community hubs for appointments instead of going to outpatient clinics or A&E at Bournemouth, Poole or Dorchester.
Wimborne's Victoria Hospital is expected to be expanded into one of the new community hubs.
Dr Karen Kirkham of Dorset CCG said: "We have looked in great detail at... the outpatient provision of care and looked at the most common specialities that are used areas such as dermatology, diabetes, physiotherapy, care of the elderly services, and it is our ambition to bring that care closer to home for patients."
The plans will be subject to a public consultation.
Motcombe Village Magazine 254 Page 16 July 2016