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FIPPENNYFIPPENNY NEWSNEWS The Community Magazine f o r The Parish of Okeford Fitzpain e

March 2017 50p

THE OKEFORD BENEFICE serving the parishes of:- St. Nicholas, St Paul, St. Nicholas, Manston St Andrew, Church of the Holy Rood , in the Deanery of Salisbury Diocese. Benefice website: www.okefordbenefice.org Facebook: @okefordbenefice The Ministry Team Rector: The Rev’d Lydia Cook email: [email protected] 01258 863774 Please direct enquiries regarding Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals to Lydia Licensed Lay Minister: Mrs Sue Le Riche 01258 861830 Licensed Lay Minister: Mrs Sue Rawlinson 01258 863733 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Ms Carolyn Angelucci 01258 860049 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Mrs Abi Rudd 01258 861367 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Mrs Ruth Allen 01258 860068 The Eucharist (Order 2) is celebrated in Millbrook House, Child Okeford at 10.30am on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. St Andrew’s Okeford Fitzpaine Churchwarden: Mrs Sue le Riche 01258 861830 Churchwarden: Vacant Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Colls 01258 860743 Treasurer: Mrs Carol Landricombe 01258 860858 Editor: Derek Day eMail: [email protected] Address: 3 Castle Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, DT11 0RL Tel.: 01258 861979 Twitter: @FippennyNews The deadline for copy is 17:00 on the 20th of each month. Copy can be accepted in any format but is preferred as a Microsoft Word compatible or text file. Images can be accepted in any digital format, or on paper up to A3 size (297mm x 420mm). Rector’s Ramblings What a beautiful part of the world we live in, rolling hills, winding rivers, lovely woodland and picturesque villages. All is well, but is it? As we read our newspapers, sit down and listen to the news we realise that we are just kidding ourselves, whilst all around is beautiful, society is falling apart. We live in a world full of lies, deceit, double standards and injustices. Many have turned their back on their Christian faith, blaming God for all the woes of the world. They point to the turbulence in America, the devastation in parts of the Middle East, the pure Evil coming out of North Korea, and rather than look into themselves they blame others for all the injustices and failures they see around them. But the God I know and love is a God of Justice, mercy and love. You see we cannot be in a right relationship with the God of justice whilst being indifferent to all the injustices of our world. We cannot have it all ways, we cannot say that we love the God of justice and at the same time turn a blind eye to all the injustices that are an offence to His character and teaching. To be fed by God’s justice is to listen to the God that says ‘I will seek the lost, I will bring back the strayed, and I will bind up the injured, and I will strengthen the weak, but the fat and the strong I will destroy.’ The justice that God offers us is a commitment to righting wrongs and bringing the human family back into a right relationship with himself and a right relationship with each other. Society today has become a society of ME, I, WE want. A society that has lost its way, a society that puts self before the lonely, the poor, the refugee and the lost. So who are those at fault for the world’s troubles, God or US? To plagiarise a verse from the letter of John, who was not averse to telling things as they were. ‘Those who say, “I love God” and hate their brothers or sisters are liars’ (1 John 4.20). Maybe instead of blaming others, being jealous of others, we should start loving each other, not on the surface, but with a deep love, the kind of love our God of justice loves us with. An unconditional love, a redeeming love, a perfect love for ever. Sue Le Riche

3 Lent 2017 1st March Ash Wednesday service of Holy Communion 12 noon at Shillingstone Church Lent is not only the time to give up chocolate/alcohol/pancakes but is also traditionally the time of year to undertake a course of study. While the former may leave you slimmer or possibly grumpier, the latter will have much longer lasting effect as it grows your mind. This year I thought we would look at some big ethical questions and how Christianity relates to them. The General Synod of the Church of has recently been debating Issues in Human Sexuality so it seems an appropriate time to bring them to the local level too. This is a 5-week course is happening in two venues: 1. Highlands, High Street, Child Okeford on Wednesdays 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th March and 5th April. 7.30pm – 8.30pm 2. Shillingstone Church Centre on Thursdays 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March and 6th April. 2.30pm – 3.30pm All Welcome! 1st Friday Lunch Friday March 3rd 12.30pm – 3pm at the Village Hall. All Welcome! £5 for 2 course meal and tea/coffee. This month: Lasagne, garlic bread and peas followed by trifle. To book please call Sue on 01258 861830 Mothering Sunday On March 26th the Mothering Sunday services will be in the local schools. Okeford Fitzpaine: 10am Child Okeford: 10:30am Save the Date Church and Community Fun Day July 8th 2017 Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall 9.30am Potato weighing 10.30am – 12 noon Mudpie Café pm – 5pm Produce show 5pm BBQ 7pm Barn Dance. More info coming soon. Facebook Page The Benefice now has a Facebook page – please follow it @okefordbenefice. The website www.okefordbenefice.org remains the place to get the full picture of church life in our villages.

4 An Appeal Do You Remember the Two Ronnies?

I am working on a small project about the time the Two Ronnies came to Okeford Fitzpaine in the 1970’s.

Were you there? Did you meet them? Can you remember where filming took place and what was filmed? If you have any information at all please contact me on 01258 861979 or rrowe@okefordfitzpaine- pc.gov.uk

Rachael Rowe

CHILD OKEFORD FLOWER ARRANGING CLUB ‘Reflections’ Date: 21 March 2.15pm Child Okeford Village Hall For more information contact Sue on 01258 863775 or [email protected]

Sewing & Craft Group Our March meeting will be on 20th March, 2.30pm at No 6, Netherway Cottages. All very welcome

ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION & GILLINGHAM BRANCH To join contact Tony Edmunds 01258 473823

5 An Apology and Clarification In the February edition we published an article relating to a damaged car outside the church. There was no intention to suggest a connection either with attendees at St Andrew's Church or the Village Hall auction, which events were taking place at the time of the incident and were mentioned only to jog the memory of witnesses.

Blackmore Vale Lions Father Christmas Float 2016. On a dry but cold night the BMV Lions and members of Okeford Fitzpaine Short Mat Bowls Club went round the village with Father Christmas. The children really enjoyed talking to him and getting some sweets. We collected over £200 that night for the BMV charities. They have very kindly donated £200 to our village school to help them build their “Spiritual Garden.” Thank your to all who donated that night and we will look forward to seeing you all again this December. Barbara Fry

It has been a very busy beginning to the term at Okeford Fitzpaine Primary School with the children enjoying their new class topics. Maple Class are working on a ‘Frozen World’ theme, Beech class have been learning about Europe and Oak class are studying ‘Being Human’ The term started with a whole school focus on British Values, with learning focused around The Royal Family, debate, democracy and British Law. This work is being followed up with Oak class visiting the Houses of Parliament. We have also been involved in work around road safety for children and for parents which will be followed up by a survey. The year 2 and year 5 children have visited ‘Streetwise’ earlier this term to secure their learning about keeping themselves safe both at home and in the environment. We are in continuous support of keeping our children safe and their education around safety. We were sad to see Mrs Cook-Paine leave the school after 15 years of service. The children, staff, parents and governors gave her a nice send off with gifts to remember the school by. We wish her all the best and every success for the future. We have welcomed new teaching staff Miss Foxall in Beech class and Mrs De Silva in Maple class this term. R Tidby

6 Simply FABULOUS cycle rides say it all! As we wouldn’t have enjoyed riding with Doris at 45mph, on Thu 23rd Feb, I postponed our Buds ride to until Thu 2 Mar start time 0930 from Okeford Stores. PLEASE tell anyone you see.

Valentines Challenge Ride Report Twelve cyclists, spanning an age gap of 70yrs but undeterred by the damp of low cloud, took to our lanes for the Valentines Day Challenge — a 15mile circular ride to Milton Abbey Tea Rooms. Organised by Cy- clists Network area coordinator, this was a 'Blossom' category Simply FABULOUS ride. Our youngest rider (11) showed how Dorset hills are no barrier to get- ting about once you are fit and have learnt the necessary skills.

Forthcoming Rides

Contact me in advance if you plan to join us as rides may change. Rides are organised by Dorset Cyclists Network (www.dcn/org.uk)

Buds Thu 2 Mar 09:30 South-westerly circular 9km/5m with some hills. Coffee stop at Ibberton pub — re-opened last year by James & Gemma. This ride has been postponed from 23 Feb due to bad weather. Blossom Sat 11 Mar 09:30 South-east loop to Blandford via . 20km/14m on gentle undulating terrain. Coffee at the Mud Pie Café, Okeford Fitzpaine. Full Bloom Sat 18 Mar 09:30 North-west loop 34km/26m with some hills and main prompt roads. Coffee at Thyme after Thyme café, Spire Hill Farm to justify Sarah’s Thai Green Curry Master Class Evening in Okeford Fitzpaine Village Hall (5pm — tickets from me). Buds Fri 31 Mar 09:30 Sturminster Newton 13km/8m via The Trailway. Meet Debs at the Sweet Pea Café for coffee.

Dilys Gartside - NSIQ CYCLEWISE 'change your travel habits' Bikeability Accredited 01258 860157 CyclewiseSouthampton.co.uk 7

Come and join Kitchener and the rest of his troops! Spring will soon be upon us and that means everything green goes mad and GROWS. In other words our footpaths, highways and byways can soon become overgrown with brambles and nettles etc. As the parish Footpath Officer I am always after ‘Cutters and Slashers’ to help keep these routes clear for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. If you can offer your labour please get in touch. Even if you can only help on an occasional ad-hoc basis that is fine. I just need a list of names I can call upon for our sorties into the jungle! Many villagers are dog walkers and tend to use the same routes regularly. Can I prompt you to carry a pair of secateurs and snip the odd rogue bramble or branch especially around gates and stiles. In May we are organising a circular walk around the perimeter of the village to raise funds for our church. This may be an opportunity for residents new and old to discover paths they did not know existed. Dogs on leads will be welcome. Look out for details in the April Fippenny News. Happy Walking. Jeremy Gartside T.860157 E. [email protected] 8 Fippenny Garden Club Next Meeting: Monday 13th March 2017 At: The Village Hall, Okeford Fitzpaine

We will welcome Stephen Candy from the National Trust who will take us through The History of Kingston Lacy

The sun shone for our recent visit to Castle Gardens in . A good number of members enjoyed the usual hot beverage and biscuits, followed by Nicky Cartwright, the Garden’s Gold Club secretary, who gave us an informative talk about plants in season, which were of course all available in the shop. Fortunately we were able to use the 25% discount vouchers to ease the financial pain! Fred was presented with a garden voucher from members in appreciation of his past service as Chairman of the Club. Some members may have heard that regrettably we will not be able to run the Garden Show this year. However the ever-popular potato growing competition will still take place, so please get in touch with me if you want to join in.

Everybody is welcome, so please come along and see what it is like.

9 Eat your Greens! They’re good for you. I expect your Mum said that too. With spring comes one of life’s simple joys, Purple Sprouting Broccoli (PSB) and Spring Greens. UK grown, not that flippy floppy imported stuff which seems to be tough and chewy.

Purple Sprouting Broccoli, or White Sprouting if you can get it.

Broccoli Amandine 1½lb (700g) PSB: 2 oz (50g) butter: 2oz (50g) flaked almonds: 2tbsp lemon juice: salt & pepper. Cook broccoli in salted water for 10-15mins, drain well and turn on dish. Heat butter in pan, toss almonds over gentle heat for appros 5 mins until golden brown. Stir in lemon juice, season anf spoon over broccoli.

Broccoli and Mushrooms in wine 1oz (25g) butter: 1 clove garlic, skinned: 1 small onion, finely chopped: 4oz (100g) button mushrooms, sliced: 1½lb (700g) PSB, trimmed: ¼ pt (150ml) white wine: Salt & pepper. Melt butter in pan, add garlic & onion and cook for about 5 mins until onion is soft. Discard garlic. Add mushrooms and broccoli to pan and sauté gently for 5 mins. Add wine and seasoning. Bring to boil, cover and simmer gently for 10-15 mins, until broccoli is tender but still crisp.

Broccoli, chicken + chorizo pasta 1¼ lb (500g) fusilli pasta: 2 tbsp oil: 7oz (200g) sliced chorizo sausage: 10oz (300g) cooked chicken: 12oz (350g) PSB, cut into similar sized pieces: 1 tbs chopped parsley. Cook pasta according to instructions on packet in large pan boiling water. 3-4 mins before pasta is ready add PSB. While pasta is cooking heat oil in large pan, add chorizo. Fry over medium heat until cooked and has released paprika coloured juices. If it breaks up don’t worry this is normal. Drain pasta & PSB, reserve a little water. Add to chorizo pan with the chicken and tablespoon or two of the cooking water. Gently heat through to warm the chicken, add parsley & season to taste.

10 Spring Greens Trim tough base stalks, and larger tougher ribs. Shred the leaves.

Quick and easy cooking

Boil or steam for 2-3 mins until wilted, drain add a knob of butter and season with salt & pepper.

Stir in a little heated oil or butter until wilted. Season and add a little lemon juice.

Stir fry in oil with chopped garlic and a good splash of soy sauce. You can add finely sliced chilli and/or some grated ginger. Mix in some toasted chopped nuts, peanuts or cashews.

Greens with pancetta or bacon Heat a little olive oil in pan, fry chopped bacon for 2 mins until, browned. Add sliced spring onions, cook for 5mins, stirring. Season with pepper. Some caraway seeds would also make a nice change.

Greens with diced chicken or pork. Heat some oil in pan add diced chicken or pork. Fry on one side until coloured, appros 3 mins, turn smear with a little hone and mustard. Add chopped fresh ginger, sliced sping onions, slice spring greens and little lemon juice. Cook for 3-5 mins or until meat is cooked through. Season with salt & pepper and chopped parsley. Serve with buttered noodles or mashed potatoes.

If you are growing your own, don’t forget that the tops of Brussel Sprouts are very good too. Just treat them as for spring greens.

11 OKEFORD VILLAGE STORES Follow us on Facebook!: @okefordvillageshop The Okeford Village Store is run by Vince and Sharne and offers a wide range of everyday essentials, groceries, local produce, newspapers/magazines, greetings cards, tobacco, hot food, tea/coffee to go and an off-licence. There is a daily delivery of fresh bread from Leakers in Bridport and orders can be taken for specialty breads. We offer a selection of fresh meats from Else’s in and fish from Mere Fish Farm. Orders can be taken for specific requirements. We welcome ideas and suggestions in order to continually improve our service. Please feel free to give us a call on 01258 722179 to reserve newspapers/magazines or Our Opening Hours

Monday - Friday 07:00 19:00

Saturday 07:00 17:00

Sunday 08:00 12:30

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TEL: 01258 45 92 43 Tel: 01258 268735 Mob: 07718 370024 Or Visit Proud members of www.plumbersinblandford.co.uk Checkatrade.com Where reputation matters 12 Dedicated Rural & Town Neighbourhood Policing Comes to . Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPTs) in North Dorset are being restructured to better meet the differing needs of rural and town areas. Previously, the teams were organised based on location alone and covered both the town and rural areas of Gillingham, , Sturminster Newton and Blandford. The new team structure will reflect the need to respond to competing priorities in town and rural areas. Blandford Town will have a dedicated team, consisting of five police community support officers (PCSOs) and one police constable (PC), overseen by a police sergeant. A further town-based team will cover Gillingham and Shaftesbury, made up of six PCSOs, two PCs and overseen by a police sergeant. The final team will police the rural areas of North Dorset. The current Gillingham Rural, Shaftesbury Rural, Blandford Rural and Sturminster Newton teams will be combined into one team, dedicated to rural policing. A police sergeant will manage two PCs and six PCSOs. North Dorset Neighbourhood Inspector, Rob Chalkley, said: “This model is already working well in the East of the county, so we are excited to get it up and running here in North Dorset. “The issues facing our towns and our rural areas are different, so they require a bespoke approach from their neighbourhood police. This restructure will ensure that teams have the correct expertise, resources and time to assist the communities they serve. “The introduction of a dedicated rural NPT in North Dorset will ensure that rural communities receive the policing support they require, without resources being diverted to deal with demand in the towns. This complements the increased focus on rural communities and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Martyn Underhill led with the introduction of Pan-Dorset Rural Crime Team, who the rural NPT will work alongside. “The new NPTs will also work closely with the teams of response officers, who respond to calls for service across North Dorset, to protect our most vulnerable victims, robustly police our crime hotspot areas and monitor and deter active offenders.” PCC Martyn Underhill, commented: “Over half of Dorset’s residents live in rural areas, so it is critical that we continue to develop our approach to rural crime. “The introduction of the Rural Crime Team last year represented an important step towards consistency in intelligence, reporting and crime prevention. Consolidating the work done to tackle rural crime in North Dorset into one team that is equipped with the correct knowledge and expertise will help to continue this positive trend.”

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The Pilgrim Parishes of the Blackmore Vale

ANNUAL PILGRIMAGE 2017 MAY 25-JUNE 4

Thy Kingdom Come is a global prayer movement which the Archbishop of Canterbury is inviting people around the world to join. The wave of prayer will start in May and run for 10 days between the Christian festivals of Ascension and Pentecost. Our local programme will include walks, prayer stops, short church services and shared food. We start on Ascension Day Thursday 25 May with Holy Communion at St Peter and St Paul, followed by an afternoon walk to and return. On 26th some Pilgrims will visit schools in the area. On other days Pilgrims will hold a long walk on Tuesday 30 May and a Walk of Witness in Stalbridge on 31 May. Saturday 3 June is a Celebration day with a family afternoon walk/ride along the Trailway from Sturminster Newton to Shillingstone Church Centre followed by a barbeque and children’s entertainment. The Pilgrimage will conclude with the Covenant Renewal Service on Sunday 4 June at St Mary’s Church, Sturminster Newton. Full detailed programme and timings will be made available in local churches and on the website (www.pilgrimparishes.btck.co.uk) during March. ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO ALL, WALKERS AND NON-WALKERS ALIKE. YOU MAY JOIN AND LEAVE EVENTS AT ANY PLACE AND ANY TIME. SOME TRANSPORT WILL BE AVAILABLE!

DIARY IT NOW Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Painting & Decorating in Interior & Exterior Okeford Fitzpaine. Converted 2 bedroom Coach House Sleeps 4. James Witcher Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN Linen◦Heating◦WiFi◦TV provided Free Estimates Small Private Garden Details: Proprietor Sue Godden Email: [email protected] Phone 01258 860970 Tel: 01258 860763 Mobile 07712 416 067 14 World War 1 – ‘The Great War’ – 1914 to 1918 My Father, Herbert Trowbridge, served in the First World War. My Mother’s two brothers were also in the conflict. Uncle Reg Trowbridge served his whole time in France and came through with hardly a scratch but suffered badly from trench foot. This was a common problem for the soldiers in the trenches. It was caused by having to keep their boots and socks on for sometimes weeks on end and, when they finally got to take them off, the skin often came off with the socks. This gave him problems for a while after the war.

Uncle Gerald Trowbridge was not so fortunate. He went to France and then was pulled out and sent to the Middle East where he found him- self at the battle of the Dardanelles. He said when he went into battle, they were on a charge when his best pal was hit and killed outright, but no-one was allowed to stop for anything. Bullets were flying past like angry bees. They had advanced and taken some high ground when there was a lull in the battle and Uncle rested behind the front line. As he walked to a new position, he was hit by a sniper. The bullet went straight through his leg, so he was carried back to the medical centre. On the way he passed Tom Oliver, who was from Child Okeford. Tom said “you were lucky it was no worse, and also bloody lucky you’re getting out of it!”

After treatment, Uncle Gerald was moved to a hospital ship which sailed to Alexandria. After he recovered, he moved inland to another camp near Cairo. On arrival, he met another man from Child Okeford, Donald Ridout, who was booking in the new arrivals. He said “good God, Gerald Trowbridge, you are supposed to be dead!” Uncle laughed and said “hardly”, and told the story of how he was wounded.

In the meantime, Granny Trowbridge had received a telegram to say Uncle Gerald was missing, presumed killed. They had heard nothing more and feared the worst. Then one frosty night, Granny suddenly sat up in bed and shouted “our Gerald!” Gramfy said “go back to sleep my dear. We shall hear all in good time.” “No, no” said Granny. “Listen. It’s Gerald. It’s his walk.” The footsteps came closer, right up to the front door. Tap, tap, tap on the door. Gramfy ran downstairs, opened the door and there was Gerald. “Hello” said Gerald. “Have you got room for a lodger?” He was home. The celebra- tions went on all night. The story was told over and over again, always with the same happy ending.

Reprinted with kind permission from ‘Boyhood Memories’ by Bernard Trowbridge (©2007). Available from Okeford Village Store. 15 16 17 The Nail Workshop Leo’s Logs Are you ashamed of your nails? 19 Years experience in the nail industry. Nail enhancements to suit all Quality Barn-stored, Seasoned lifestyles. Hardwood Firewood

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18 Child Okeford and Shroton WI A Walk in China The next meeting of Child Okeford and Shroton WI will be on Mon- day 13th March at 2pm at The Community Centre Our speaker is travel writer Mike Spencer. He will give an illustrat- ed talk entitled ‘A Walk in China’ . He will be describing his experiences of hiking along The Great Wall of China across extremely rugged countryside, precipitous hills, jagged walls, sheer drops and many steep steps. He will describe his walk along parts of the wall not normally open to tourists as it so dangerous! Quiz Trivia……. 1) The official length is of the Great Wall of China is 21,196.18 km (13,170.7 miles ). 2) It is more than 2,300 years old. 3) In December 1987 the Great Wall was placed on the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Tea, coffee and a raffle plus a chance to sign up to participate in a range of Dorset WI Centenary Celebration activities will be available at the meeting. Come and join us and bring a friend! For further details Contact : Liz Smith, President on 01258 860432 or your local contact Dilys Gartside 01258 860157 Go to our website: www.childokefordshrotonwi.wordpress.com Send us an email: [email protected] Have a look at our Twitter feed: @ChildOkShoWI

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19 4 February 2017 – 25 March 2017 Temporary Exhibition—’MIX’ The MIX exhibition is a chance to show the work of three local artists in the temporary exhibition gallery. They all have a long association with Dorset County Museum through their voluntary work in various departments. Maddy Down, Helen Francis and Peter Runeckles work in a wide variety of styles and media including oils, watercolour, pastels, textiles and enamels. They have arrived at this point on their creative journeys by very different routes. Maddy Down's interest in painting was prompted by gaining a degree in Art History at Winchester in 2001. She was brought up in the Yorkshire Dales but has lived in Dorset for 45 years. The Dorset coast, cliffs and landscapes are her inspiration. She conveys what she feels rather than a purely literal response. Helen Francis trained at Loughborough College of Art gaining a BA (Hons) in Textiles specialising in embroidery. After graduating she worked at the Hampton Court Palace and the Victoria and Albert Museum as a textile conservator. An interest in historic needlework and costume continues through her work as a volunteer at the Museum.

Join us - for a FREE community event taking place at The Exchange on Monday 20th March (9am-3pm) and meet representatives of local groups and societies in the Sturminster Newton area. Over 30 exhibitors will be in the Stour Hall & Bow Room, with talks and demonstrations planned. To discover more, take a look at the SturQuest website and Facebook page. Now taking place in the SturQuest office. Local jobseekers can now receive help and support from Mary-Louise every Monday (10am-12noon). New local jobs are also updated and displayed every Friday. Citizens Advice The next North Dorset Citizen Advice drop in session takes place on Friday 3rd March (10am-12noon). Call in to book an appointment. Contact Us You can contact the SturQuest Community Office by telephone on 01258 471456 or email [email protected] or visit the SturQuest website at www.stur.org.uk

20 21 Alternative Dispute Resolution can help you If you have a complaint about something you’ve bought, whether goods or a service, and dealing directly with the trader hasn't worked, you could ask an independent person to look at your consumer problem and try and find a solution. This is known as Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). The benefits for consumers are that ADR schemes are usually free or low cost and simple to use. Ombudsman services are a type of ADR scheme which are impartial and free for consumers to use. They cover:  financial companies, such as banks, building societies and insurance companies  retailers, including online retailers  energy companies  telephone and internet companies  furniture removers There is also a Motor Ombudsman which covers the automotive industry. It can deal with complaints regarding vehicle sales – new and used, service, repair and vehicle warranties, provided the trader is a member. Most main dealers are members. Consumers can also ‘rate’ garages too. Many trade associations also offer alternative dispute resolution as part of their services for their members. For instance, The Institute of Professional Willwriters offers a com- plaints service for complaints against willwriters and ABTA (The Travel Association) covers complaints involving leisure services such as package travel and travel agency services. The Federation of Master Builders covers complaints about the construction of new houses and house maintenance and improvement services, provided the trader is a member. The Alternative Dispute Resolution Regulations 2015 require almost all businesses which sell directly to consumers to point the consumer to a certified ADR scheme – where they cannot resolve a dispute in-house, and declare whether or not they intend to use that scheme. So if you have a complaint you can’t resolve, always check to see whether your com- plaint is covered by an ombudsman scheme or other ADR scheme, before considering court action. Indeed, the courts will have expected you to have explored those routes first before bringing the matter to them. If you would like advice about your consumer rights then please contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 040506. 22 North Dorset Bite Sized Training "Choosing Your Legal Structure and Risk Management" This two hour ‘Bite Size’ course, led by Dorset Community Action, is aimed at voluntary and community groups and will assist you in understanding which legal structures are the most useful for your organisation, writing governing documents (such as a constitution) and developing policies and procedures in order to manage risk and liability. This course is designed for new and existing groups who want to explore governance and risk management. The course will cover:-  Understanding different legal structures and which models may be the most effective for your organisation  Understanding how to write effective governing documents  The development or updating of policies and procedures in order to manage risk and liability to your organisation Date: 15th March 2017 at 10.00 to 12.00 (9.45 Registration) Venue: Gillingham Fire Station Price: £30 pp for voluntary and community grps, £40 pp for statutory grps Further Information: 01202 847605 or email [email protected]

Thank-You A big thank-you from Sue Winton and her team for making their jumble sale in aid of Adam Bailey Rescue a great success. A total of £367 was raised.

23 Village Hall, Youth and Community Centre Conference Dorset Community Action are pleased to be working with East Dorset and Christchurch Councils, and to invite you to a conference for centre managers, trustees and management committee members from community centres, youth clubs and village halls. The confer- ence aims to provide you with information, tools and resources to support the sustainability of your community building. There will be a number of speakers, workshops and displays. As well as time for networking and sharing experience. The aim of the day is to support community buildings, youth centres and village halls with information, tools and resources that will help them improve their sustainability. This will be achieved by a series of speakers, workshops, displays and printed material. All participants will have the opportunity to bring display material. There will be a comprehensive agenda of talks and workshops. For more details visit the Dorset Community Action web site at https://tinyurl.com/hs9yox8 We kindly request that tickets are limited to 2 per organisation.

Date: 21st March 2017, 10.00 to 15.30 (9.30 Registration) Venue: The Hub, Verwood Price: £15 pp for voluntary and community grps, £30 pp for statutory grps Further Information: 01202 847605 or email [email protected]

Dorset Wildlife Trust North Dorset Group Events - Wednesday 15th March 2017 Gardens, of whatever size, can offer a wonderful habitat for many of our wildlife species. Yet it’s not always easy to know just what to plant in order to attract butterflies, birds and other native creatures. The Dorset Wildlife Trust’s Community Conservation Officer, Briony Baxter, can help with ideas for flowering plants to attract insects throughout the year, as well as ideas for water features and why dead wood and long grass can make beneficial habitats. And that is just to start you off – she’ll have many more ideas for you when she delivers her illustrated talk on Gardening for Wildlife on Wednesday 15th March at 7.30pm in the Village Hall at (SP7 0PF). £2 (including tea/coffee & biscuits); no charge for children under 16. A Date for Your Diary - Wednesday 19th April 2017 An illustrated talk on the Wildlife of Brownsea Island by Dorset Wildlife Trust Brownsea Island Manager, Chris Thain, on Wednesday 19th April at 7.30pm in the Village Hall at Fontmell Magna (SP7 0PF), £2 (including tea/coffee & biscuits); no charge for children under 16.

24 Voluntary Sector Events If you’re thinking about setting up a club, group or other voluntary sector organisation come and join us for an opportunity to have your say about the support that you need and hear about current initiatives in Dorset that affect the Voluntary Sector. The event is being run at two venues. What will the event cover? A full agenda and a chance to find out about new initiatives, groups sessions, guest speakers and a chance to have your say. (agenda is below)  News from Dorset – Find out about new initiatives and support across Dorset – DCA Speaker.

(Building Better Opportunities, Bridport Economic Blueprint, Community Transport Toolkit, Community Energy Saving Support, VCSE Register, Living & Learning Centres)  Introduction to Initiatives to Support Fundraising  Crowdfunding  Run-a-club  DCC Fund Finder  DCA Training Offer 3. Presentation from Local Providers – Guest Speakers  Facilitated Group Session. Your opportunity to Have Your Say about what support your group needs to face the challenges of 2017  Support Available To Meet Your Needs – DCA Speaker. Join Us for a Buffet Lunch Networking Opportunity / Display Boards / DCC Fund Finder Registration / Membership Register / Training Forms / Evaluation.

Date: 29th March 2017 at 10.00 to 13.30 (9.30 Registration) At: Morden Village Hall, Wareham BH20 7DL Or: 31st March 2017 at 10:00 to 13:30 (9:30 Registration) At: Salway Ash Village Hall, Bridport DT6 5QS Price: £Free. Refreshments and lunch will be provided Further Information: 01202 847605 or email [email protected]

25 East Dorset—Getting Started With Social Media “a beginners guide” This two hour ‘Bite Size’ course, led by Dorset Community Action, is aimed at volun- tary, community and charity groups and will give an overview of social media, why it's increasingly important and how to use it to support your organisation. We will be looking at facebook and twitter and giving examples from the voluntary, community, and charity sector of how to get the best out of these tools. This course will be followed up with more practical sessions at a later date. You will need to bring a laptop and charger for use during the course. This course is designed for new and existing groups who want to get a basic under- standing on using social media and will cover:  an overview of social media and understanding why it is so important,  how to get started on facebook and twitter, and  making the most of these tools. Refreshments will be provided. Date: 30th March 2017, 10.00 to 12.00 (9.45 Registration) Venue: Community Learning and Resource Centre, Wimborne Price: £30 pp for voluntary and community grps, £40 pp for statutory grps Further Information: 01202 847605 or email [email protected]

FILM NIGHT AT CHILD OKEFORD VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY 24TH MARCH 2017 AT 7.30PM ‘Sully, Miracle on the Hudson’ (15) The story of Chesley Sullenberger, an American pilot who became a hero after landing his damaged plane on the Hudson River in order to save the flight's passengers and crew.

Tickets: £5 at the door - or - Book in advance on 01258 860518

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at St. Nicholas School, Child Okeford 7:30pm Saturday 25th March Based (very loosely!) on the epic poem by Homer!

Picture this...  1198 BC. Ancient Greece.  Figs and olives ripen under clear blue skies.  The seat of learning and philosophy  Where poets write the tragedies.  A land for the gods...  And heroes. The kingdom of Ithaca is ruled by Odysseus...

From the makers of 'Great Expectations' and 'Dracula' comes a tale more exciting than excitement itself: The ODYSSEY! It's Greek stuff... all the good bits with the boring stuff removed. If ever a show was designed for the smallest venues, this is it; a compact piece of theatre magic. David Mynne's skill with just a few simple props, a rubber face and clear and concise storytelling will fill you with drama and delight!

This year he's going to hell and back in the company of Heroes, Gods and Monsters. A host of exciting (and daft) characters - including a one-eyed Cyclops, a six-headed monster and the terrifying Sea God Poseidon - will conjure up a mighty storm and keep you on the edge of your seat. Suitable For: Adults and older children (12+) Tickets: The Cross Stores, Child Okeford from 01st March or on the door. Adult - £9 U18 - £7, Family (2A2C) - £28. Bookings on : 01258 861612 An

event. 27 Okeford United Football Club ‘Ton Up +’ draw February 2017 1st [£30] (No. 49) Margaret Corben 2nd [£10] (No. 115) Vic Smith 3rd [£5] (No. 30) Ashley Rowlands

Village Calendar 03 Mar First Friday Lunch Village Hall 12:30 04 Mar Mud Pie Café Village Hall 10:30 - 12:30 07 Mar Parish Council Meeting Sports Pavilion 19:30 11 Mar Mud Pie Café Village Hall 10:30 - 12:30 13 Mar Fippenny Garden Club: The History of King- Village Hall 19:30 ston Lacey 18 Mar Mud Pie Café Village Hall 10:30 - 12:30 18 Mar Cookery Demonstration followed by a Curry Village Hall 17:30 Supper 25 Mar Mud Pie Café Village Hall 10:30 - 12:30 How many church members does it take to change a light bulb? What do you mean CHANGE??? That light bulb was given in memory of my grandmother! My father installed it with his bare hands! He donated his time AND the use of his ladder to do it, too! My family's been members of this church for four generations! And if you think you're going to come in here and make a bunch of changes all of a sudden, vicar, you've got another think coming! Movies in Local Venues. Date Venue | Time Movie Contact Cost 13 Mar Leigh VH | £6.00 The Girl on the Train (15) 01935 872323 19:00 for 19:30 01935 873603 23 Mar Exchange | £3.50 The Girl on the Train (15) 01258 475137 19:00 24 Mar CO VH | £5.00 19:00 Sully, Miracle on the Hudson (15) 01258 860518

28 Mar VH | £5.00 The Light Between Oceans (12A) 01258 820381 19:00 01258 820266 28 The Entertainment Section What’s on in the district this month. Date Venue | Time Show / Event Contact Price 03 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Simply Red—A New Flame 01258 475137 From £15 03 Mar Fun Quiz with Quizmaster Simon Hoare 01258 880828 (Hambro Hall) MP See details on p 16. 08 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Howard Jones 01258 475137 From £23 09 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Prof. Robert Winston Modifying Hu- 01258 475137 From £15 mans 11 Mar Exchange | 19:30 The Quo Experience 01258 475137 From £16 16 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Sonia Sabri: Salaam 01258 475137 From £7 18 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Georgie Fame 01258 475137 From £18 23 Mar Exchange | 19:00 The Girl on the Train (15) 01258 475137 From £3.50 25 Mar Exchange | 19:30 An Evening of Dirty Dancing 01258 475137 From £16.50 26 Mar Reminder! Clocks go forward, 30 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Living Spit: Tortooise Vs Hare 01258 475137 From £8 31 Mar Exchange | 19:30 Living Spit: Tortooise Vs Hare 01258 475137 From £8 01 Apr Exchange | 19:30 Grimethorpe Colliery Band 01258 475137 From £20.50 04 Apr Exchange | 19:30 No Finer Life (Post WWII drama by 01258 475137 From £10 Graham Harvey—The Archers) 06 Apr Exchange | 19:30 David Starkey: The King is Dead— 01258 475137 From £16 Royal Death & Succession Under the Tudors 07 Apr Exchange | 19:30 Pasadena Roof Orchestra 01258 475137 From £19 29 Sturminster Newton Floral Club

We are holding a demonstration by Carolyn Vanstone entitled “Moving”. It will take place in the Chivrick Room at the Exchange at 7.30 pm. There will be the usual raffle of her arrangements and tea and

biscuits. The date is Wednesday the 8th March and it promises to be an entertaining evening.

Visitors are welcome at a cost of £5.

Services around the Benefice 1 Mar 12 noon Shillingstone Ash Wednesday 5 Mar 10.30am Manston Benefice Holy Communion

12 Mar 9.00am Hammoon Parish Holy Communion

10.30am Child Okeford Messy Church

3.30pm Shillingstone Evensong 19 Mar 10.30am Child Okeford Matins 10.30am Shillingstone Parish Holy Communion

26 Mar 9.00am Child Okeford Holy Communion 10.30am Shillingstone Mothering Sunday School

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31 Directory - General Schools Acting Head Rhiannon Tidby 01258 860530 Chairman of Governors Mrs Diana Sale 01258 860230 Pre-school Manager Kerry James 01258 860023 Village Hall Secretary and Bookings Mrs Diane Burt 01258 863474 E: [email protected] Okeford United F.C. Chairman Stephen Corben 01258 861327 Allan Frampton 01258 860083 Fippenny Garden Club Chairman Fred Philpott 01258 863419 Secretary Barbara Knight 01258 817103 Short Mat Bowls Club Mrs Barbara Fry 01258 861524 Allotment Group Chairman Robert Corben 07580 626686 E: [email protected] Okeford Village Stores Proprietors Vince and Sharne 01258 722179 Royal Oak 01258 861561 GP Surgeries Sturminster Newton Medical Centre 01258 474500 Whitecliff Group Practice, 01258 452501 Whitecliff Group Practice, Child Okeford 01258 860687 The Hill (Child Okeford) E: [email protected] Editor/Advertisements Kate Partridge 01258 863695 Editor/Advertisements Richard Muffett 01258 860010 Shillingstone Parish Magazine Editor/Advertisements Diana J Lewis 01258 472704 E: [email protected] Fippenny News Editor Derek Day 01258 861979 E: [email protected] T: @FippennyNews Distribution Mrs Barbara Fry 01258 861524

For Parish Council contact details (including councillors, officers and roles) please see our separate directory published quarterly.

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