Studland Parish News July 2021
St Nicholas Church Studland
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Note from the editor…
I don’t know about you, but summer has started off very busy for me, and my calendar is jammed packed right up to September, when I am due a holiday (hopefully). With two covid jabs under my belt I, and I am sure so many of you out there, will be hoping we can plan and then actually go ahead with holidays again. But as ever, caution must remain. We are currently in a pause at Step 3 of the roadmap. The government will continue to review data and hope that England will move to Step 4 on 19th July. However, step 3 has allowed many things to go ahead already in the village and there has been a sense of ‘normality’ returning. Attending Church, the return of our village coffee mornings, WSL events, Village Hall bookings etc. Another return to normal in this edition, is the St Nicholas Rota, which we have not seen since March last year! It was a lovely surprise to receive this from Tony again. Please check when you are down for readings and remember to please swap if you cannot do any of these dates.
What will you miss about lockdown? - A recent study by King’s College London and Ipsos Mori found that more than half of us admit that we will miss some aspects of the restrictions, especially spending more time at home with our family, and appreciating the quieter roads. Three in ten feel closer to immediate family than before the pandemic, while just one in six say we have grown further apart. One in five say that finances are better because of the pandemic. While we would all rather the pandemic hadn’t happened, it shows that even in adversity, there are positives to be found if we look. Looking at my jammed calendar, I think the thing I will miss from the lockdown is simple peace and quiet. What about you?
Sharon Westman, Editor
Gratefulness “Small grateful acts every day can uplift us, make a difference for others, and help change the world.”
Blessing of the month You bless us with friendship - life’s supreme gift, rare, precious, and fragile. May we show ourselves worthy of our friends by being faithful, patient, and affectionate while we have the time to do so, aware that all things are passing, even firm friendships.
August edition submission deadline is:
JULY 21st 9am - Late contributions cannot be guaranteed.
[email protected] / 01929 450358
2 Swanage and Studland Team Ministry
Team Rector The Very Revd John Mann The Rectory, 12 Church Hill, Swanage, BH19 1HU Tel. 01929 422916 Email: [email protected]
Team Office Tel. 01929 421117 Email: [email protected]
St Nicholas Church, Studland
Resident Priest Rev’d Tony Higgins The Old School House, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel. 01929 450691 Email: [email protected]
Church Wardens Barbara Matthews Old Harry, The Glebe, Studland BH19 3AS Tel. 01929 450218 Email: [email protected]
Mr Eric Stobart Knapwynd, School Lane, Studland BH19 3AJ Tel: 01929 450222 Email: [email protected]
Hon. Treasurer Mr Andrew Goodwin St Nicholas Church Hall, Church Road, Studland, BH19 3AT Email: [email protected]
Hon. Secretary Mrs Carol Wadley 34 Jubilee Road, Swanage, BH19 2SF 01929 424388 [email protected]
3 Rota of readers and Readings for St Nicholas Church July 2021
Service Presiding Sides Readers Readings Person Sun Rev Peter Barbara Trish Moore Ezekiel 2.1-5 04/07/21 Burtwell Matthews Trinity 5 David Psalm 123 10.00am Holy Hogsflesh 2 Cor.12.2-10 Communion Mark 6.1-13 Sun Rev Tony June Jennings Ezekiel 2.1-5 04/07/21 Higgins Trinity 5 Peter Mark 6.1-13 Zoom Zoom Jennings Sun Rev John Carol Diana Amos 7.7-15 11/07/21 Staples Wadley Edmonds Trinity 6 Psalm 85.8-13 10.00am Morning Susie Marsh Prayer Mark 6.14-29 Sun Rev Tony Barbara Lesley Cocks Jer. 23.1-6 18/07/21 Higgins Matthews Psalm 23 Trinity 7 10.00am Holy Audrey Eph. 2,11-22 Communion Farrell Mark 6,30-34 & 53- 56
Sun Rev Tony David Jer. 23.1-6 18/07/21 Higgins Endicott Trinity 7 Mark 6,30-34 Zoom Zoom David Corben & 53- 56
Sun Rev Solveig Eric Stobart 2 Kings 4.42-43 25/07/21 Sonet David & 10.00am Sally Jane Psalm 145.10-19 James the Morning Hogsflesh Hawkesworth Apostle Prayer John 6,1-21
We are still limited with numbers of 30 until mid-July therefore please contact Barbara Matthews on 01929 450218 or email: [email protected] to book a place.
Please swap if you cannot do any of these dates.
4 The Team Rector Writes… The time lag between writing an article for a particular issue of a parish magazine and it appearing is frequently not critical and we may be writing about something on-going and not changing very quickly, but the experience through the pandemic has been different. I am preparing this without knowing the outcome of the scientific advice that we may be required to hold on to the remaining restrictions to do with singing, social distancing and (vitally for the entertainment industry) the position regarding numbers that can attend events. So, we carry on planning, knowing that changes may yet be required.
With regard to the way that the Parish of Swanage is managing both financially and organisationally, there are many factors to consider - and plenty of unknowns. How, for example, can we tell whether or not the income will stabilise or reveal a bounce back, or be permanently dented by the differing conditions of those who donate so generously? We are working on assumptions and guesses and the evidence of people’s changing habits as we all use less cash and rely on other ways of paying for things we need.
All of this said, we approach the height of the summer 2021 with considerable anticipation. Perhaps it is the prospect of congregations being allowed to sing in Church again that whets the appetite for bringing a feeling of normality back into what we are managing in worship. In so many ways we are creatures of habit, and we have been finding the months of restrictions become the new norm - almost without realising it. I fancy that we shall shake ourselves out of this narrow view of what we can do as soon as the chance comes.
One of the things that I am looking forward to most of all is hearing the St Mary’s bells ring out properly once more. Maybe out there we may find new ringers whose experience of not hearing the bells may stir them into a, “well, I think I would like a go at that”, as absence makes the heart grow fonder!
Choirs could see an influx of new singers; bands experience fresh volunteers; flower arrangers gaining new ideas, coffee and tea makers besieged by new offers of help; re-visioned committees making exciting plans for the future. In a peculiar sort of way, though for many reasons we might expect people to be down and cautious about the months to come, I see and hear the beginnings of buzz and the whisper of excitement and new ideas.
We shouldn’t really be surprised, should we? It has long been recognised that churches and sometimes individuals are brought low for one reason or another and it is at that very dip in people’s expectations and energy that a revitalised church arises. Just when every door seems to be shutting in our faces, so something happens that changes it all and makes us open our eyes to what we have been unable to see.
It will be about three weeks after I have written this that you will see the fruits of my Thursday afternoon spent in front of a computer tapping out this and other articles for this magazine, but I hope and pray that as you read it you might just 5 glimpse something within your own experience at the moment that rings true to these thoughts of renewal of hope. “Time will tell”, is a well-used saying about how events pan out from a new beginning, but it also allows us to imagine and dream dreams. In other words, it is not fatalistic, it is a recognition that God does amazing things and brings about the most startling of unexpected occasions for encouragement.
July is high summer and the schools are moving towards holidays. Year 7 children from St Mark’s Primary and the other schools too are preparing to leave and transfer in September into secondary education. Older children have had disruption and disappointment during the months of lockdown and I feel sure that many of us, even through our own days of life’s restrictions will be hoping and praying that our young people may particularly find doors opening and opportunity knocking for them.
Whatever is in store, may our heavenly Father be with you, Christ be our guide and the Holy Spirit the strength and joy of all who seek the face of God in these days and in every day.
Yours in Christ Jesus,
John Mann
Rectory Ramblings I ramble quite a bit in normal times, and at the moment the rambling is punctuated with moments that could best be described as sitting with my finger on a pause button. To mix my analogies further, parish life is ever a matter of trying to keep plates spinning and taking a break can be inclined to allow a few to crash to the ground. So, what I am trying to do in approaching a sabbatical is to carefully remove plates from their spinning positions and let them rest safely until it is time to take them up again.
Let me give you some examples of things not forgotten, but carefully disengaged from for a few weeks. The important programme “Living in Love and Faith” which is being heavily promoted within the Church of England requires serious attention, and we shall be giving it just that, but not quite now. I am very keen to be involved in these important discussions as to how the Church, in unity, continues to talk about contentious issues of human relations. It will be taken up again, but not immediately. The appointment process of the team vicar that has also been paused will not be relaunched until after I am back from sabbatical either. Establishing how various regular weekly events in our churches are put back is also on pause, until we see how the final stage of release from lockdown happens.
I write these words a few days before having a short silent retreat. That is another kind of pause. Not so much stopping the process of spinning a plate, but considering what is the nature of the compulsion to spin the plate in the first place. John Mann 6 St Nicholas Parish News The picture (left) of the church porch is evidence of things slowly getting back to a new normal. For some time, we have realised that we will need to adapt to new ways of doing things. One thing that has changed is the availability of new technologies and the way this brings new and changing habits. One such habit is that many of us carry little if any cash. The availability of broadband in the church is being investigated as this would give us access to “contactless giving”. It would also mean we would be able to stream services to those who are unable to attend. Anything we do will have to be very discreet when installed so the character of the church remains unchanged. In June the church buildings had their quinquennial (5 yearly) inspection. I pleased to say there were no major problems only routine maintenance. The conservators are coming to restore the Psalm on the wall above the chancel arch. We have also re-examined how we exercise pastoral care in the parish. For the foreseeable future I will continue to deal with day-to- day matters. I will be assisted by Rev Tony Edmonds and Rev John Staples, taking services in the church Sunday by Sunday. We are blessed with an active and cooperative PCC led by our very capable Church wardens Barbara and Eric. We have appreciated the time and dedication they all give. Barbara has ensured our safety with constant sanitising of the church and ensuring that social distancing happened. It is realistic to say the future looks bright at St Nicholas. We had conducted three weddings by the end of June with a further six still planned to take place in the coming months. We also have the happy task of organising several baptisms. We have managed to get people in to church socially distanced for 10am Sunday worship so far. The success of Zoom services is something we want to continue beyond any easing of restrictions. From July we will have fortnightly Zoom services for those who find it difficult to attend church. On the first and third Sundays of the month. We are very thankful for the time and effort faithfully given by Virginia and Andy Morris. Andy for the organ music and Virginia for leading the singing and hosting the Zoom. Thanks to them the zoom services have reached a wide number of people and enabled them to join in with our church community.
Having a plan is important but the plan needs to be flexible, something we have all had to learn throughout the pandemic. The work planned for the Church Hall has been postponed to next year when we hope to re-felt, insulate and re-lay the Stone tiled roof. It is a joy to be able to thank all the ladies who have provided and arranged flowers once more in the church. These floral arrangements are often different in style but always complimentary to the ethos of the church. So often we take for granted the time taken by so many people to make our church welcoming to 7 those who visit. Our visitors are an important part of our mission. We know that the custom of having wayside resting places on a journey are biblical in origin. I often think when having a chance conversation with a visitor how many more people have taken a few minutes to stop and pray finding peace and solace. The beauty of our surroundings will often bring great comfort when we find it hard to deal with some crisis in our lives.
You will remember that St Nicholas church adopted the mission statement that our purpose as a church was “To nourish the soul”. Such nourishment comes in many ways, remaining sensitive to others needs is always a priority. The way others see us is important for this is an outward witness of what we believe.
In June we said Au Revoir to Ginny Janes who has moved from the Village to be nearby her daughter Julia. I say Au Revoir as I am sure Ginny will be seen in the village visiting her many friends. Ginny has been a very faithful and regular member of the congregation for many years. It was always a joy to be greeted cheerfully by Ginny after services. We wish her happiness in her new home.
From the registers; Weddings:
Fri 28/05/21 - Sian Beard and Timothy Hampton Sat 05/06/21 - Kirsty Dawe and Claude Adigbli Fri 11/06/21 - Emma Frost and Richard Crosby
Rev Tony Higgins (Resident Priest)
STUDLAND WI Meeting – Wednesday 26th May 2021. The President was pleased to welcome us back to our first face-to-face meeting in over a year due to Covid-19 restrictions. Four new members were also welcomed; Joy Boulter, Debbie Wilson, Virginia Lynch and Lindsay Swanton. The apologies were noted, there were no previous minutes.
Under matters arising the President confirmed the new Committee for the coming year; Doris Royal (President), Barbara Mathews (Secretary), Pat Tillyard (Treasurer), Annie Whitehouse, Angela Myerscough and Barbara Hookway. Non committee members such as Susan Clark on Thrift and Felicity Higgins on WI Report for Studland Parish Magazine were thanked for continuing in these roles. There are two non-committee roles that need to be filled, Programme Secretary and someone to do the Competition at the monthly meetings. Jill Bellamy was thanked for having fulfilled the role of Programme Secretary during the last couple of years. We really do need someone to come forward to help with putting our 2022 programme together. Grateful thanks were also noted for
8 those members who have taken on the Competition role over the years such as June Hilton and Sylvia Bromley.
Our 2021 programme was handed out and members were informed of a couple of changes. As we are not sure on what the government guidelines will be we have decided to postponed our annual BBQ until Wednesday 11th August. For our June meeting we intend to hold our Pitch & Putt event at Beach Gardens (5.45pm) followed by Fish/Chips Harry Ramsden (7.15pm) on Wednesday 23rd June. The Secretary has a list but if anyone else who was not at the meeting wants to come along then please let her know. Our 100th Centenary Party will be on Wednesday 10th November and the Committee are looking into various options for catering and entertainment. There was a unanimous vote for the Resolution “A Call to Increase Awareness of the Subtle Signs of Ovarian Cancer”. This result will go forward to our delegate ready for the NFWI Annual Meeting.
Under correspondence there was information on how to nominate a grassroots volunteer through the The Mirror Newspaper campaign “Thank a Hero”. Dorset Home Library Service are still running doorstop deliveries during Covid-19 restrictions. Contact details were given for Face Yoga Workshop Online.
There was no mailing from NFWI and the DFWI News Magazine is still being produced online. The Secretary has contacted County to query this, as not everyone has access to online facilities. County are looking into this and details will be advised to WIs shortly. Other items from County were Dorset WI Summer Holiday at Buxton (Gilbert & Sullivan Festival) a 4-day tour from 2nd August. Big Canoe Trip Monday 9th August 1.00pm, some members are already applying for this through the online form. Camp Bestival, DFWI will not be running a refreshments tent this year but will be back in operation in 2022.
The President read out a letter from Georgina Green on behalf of the Wonderful Studland Ladies (WSL) thanking those who have supported them over the last months in their fundraising efforts so far this year. They have raised fantastic amounts for several Dorset causes and are continuing to do so. They intend to hold other events in June and a Charity Disco/BBQ in July.
A fund-raising event in support of the Trevor Chadwick Trust is on Saturday 26th June 4.00-10.00pm at Swanage Bandstand. Bring your own seat. Bar and Cream Teas available.
Our 2022 WI Diary (£5.50) is ready to order, let the Secretary know if you wish her to order one for you. Yvonne Suhr announced that the Gardening Club will be visiting Kingston Mill and the Summer Show will be on Saturday 31st July if all goes well.
After the meeting our President welcomed Virginia Stobart who talked to us about Fine Cell Work a British charity that she has been involved with for 17 years. Ginny spent 10 years during this time going into Wandsworth Prison 2-3 9 times a week to work with prisoners in teaching them skilled needlework. The charity was set up in 1997 by Lady Anne Tree who a prison visitor in Holloway, was concerned as women had nothing to do. It took years of struggle to get Fine Cell Work set up and her aim was for prisoners to be properly trained and paid. This scheme is now working in about 30 prisons and Ginny said how great it is for prisoners to make something that is appreciated by others. The workforce is mainly made up of male prisoners, 95% are men aged between 20 and 80 years. They receive a small payment for the needlework and the magazines that Ginny handed out show the beautiful work that is done. Ginny had samples of cushions and quilts that we could all look at to see the fine workmanship. Commissioned and signature work can be sold for a lot of money. Ginny said that a lot of prisoners come from a background of child abuse, have lived in care and can suffer from learning difficulties such as dyslexia. There is not a lot of rehabilitation so on release some will go straight back into crime. There is a workshop set up in Battersea for ex-offenders where they can study City & Guilds with a mentor and it is such a joy when they get a certificate. The President gave our thanks saying that Ginny had given a view of inside prison which we would not have known about, or seen the fantastic work that is done.
There was no Competition. The raffle prizes were won by 1st Barbara Hookway, 2nd Liz Lefevre, 3rd June Hilton, 4th Elizabeth Clark.
Next month’s meeting is our Summer Event on Wednesday 23rd June for Pitch & Putt at Beach Gardens followed by Fish/Chips at Harry Ramsden.
Barbara Matthews
Studland History Group It had been hoped to resume monthly meetings in July but as the government has extended restrictions until 19th July, it was thought wisest to delay until September. More details next month! Joyce Meates. Secretary. 01929 439245
10 STUDLAND GARDENING ASSOCIATION - The Summer Show takes place on Saturday 31st July in the Village Hall. The Schedule has been amended as in theory we have no members (no subs collected for 2020/21); so, the “Division 6 for members only” classes will be missing this year. Show schedules and entry forms will be distributed with the July Parish magazine and will also be available in the shop. If you still have cups from the 2019 shows then please get them to me well before the event. Also coming up, hopefully, is a guided tour round Keyneston Mill gardens and perfume processing. We had planned this originally for July but it now looks like September. In August we will hold our annual garden party. This is a member’s only event, which makes it problematic as subs are not due until the AGM in November. Perhaps the easiest solution is to pay your £3.00 2021/22 subs at the Summer Show. Two committee members are stepping down in the near future, so please consider whether you could join us in running Studland Gardening Association. No experience of anything required.
Geoff Willcocks, Secretary - 01929 450342 [email protected]
Isle of Purbeck Golf Club - We are pleased to announce that we are able to do indoor dining once again! We are open every day to both members and non-members. We offer breakfast daily in our bar from 8:15-11:30. We also offer two types of lunches: one in our bar, with a variety of selections ranging from sandwiches to fish of the day, steak, beef burgers, chicken burgers and much more. We also offer a 2 and 3-course lunch in the more formal setting of our dining room. It is recommended to book in the dining room and the bar and outside tables are first come, first served. Don’t forget our very popular Sunday Roast. Please book early to avoid disappointment. If you haven’t come to the club for a barista style coffee or just a pint, you don’t know what you are missing. We are anticipating starting our Friday and Saturday evening dinners sometime in July. We hope you’ll join us for a nice evening meal, complete with a lovely sunset and beautiful views. We are also beginning to book functions at the club in our dining room. If this is of any interest, please contact us for more information. Golf is open to both members and non-members. Non-members are very welcome. You can book tee times online or call the club to book. If you are interested in a golf or social membership, please give us a call and we’ll be happy to discuss it with you.
Please watch our website for further news. If you have any questions, feel free to call or email us. 01929 450361 • www.purbeckgolf.co.uk • [email protected] 11
Come and enjoy the friendliest bar in Purbeck! Open to all, we’re fun, family and dog friendly. It’s great to welcome you back inside our fully covid compliant indoor space, as well as our heated outside seating in our twinkly new pergola area.
Here’s what you need to know: * Members AND non-members welcome Each person needs to check in via the QR code or sign-in * Table service - please remain seated * Six people or Two households per table * Face coverings must be worn when moving around inside
OPENING HOURS MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY & SATURDAY 5pm - 11pm SUNDAYS 3pm - 8pm
Keep an eye out for SPECIAL OPENING HOURS to enjoy the EURO’s 2021 football matches on our big screen
EVENTS 24th July Charity Disco and BBQ We’ll be supplying the bar for the Wonderful Studland Ladies fabulous Disco and BBQ in support of SANDS. See full details on the WSL page!
FRIDAY NIGHTS Roast Raffle 9pm SATURDAY NIGHTS Members' Draw is back!
Delicious stone baked pizza’s available for takeaway or eat in *** 2 PIZZAS FOR £15 *** 12" Margherita £8 or 2 for £15 (Extra toppings 50p each) Toppings: Ham, Chorizo, Onion, Mushroom, Pineapple, Jalapenos, sweetcorn, Order on 01929 450561
We have exciting plans afoot for entertainment, events and music as soon as we are able to offer these again. We’ll keep you up to date with details on our boards, newsletter, web and Facebook pages.
We’re Hiring! We are looking for friendly casual bar staff for the summer period. If you are interested, please contact: [email protected]
The Old Harry Bar Committee www.oldharrybar.co.uk TripAdvisor - rated "excellent" by 34 travellers 12 Notes from Studland Parish Council, June 2021 Studland Parish Council met on June 21st in the Village Hall. All Councillors were present, as were Cllr Cherry Brooks of Dorset Council, and Tracey Churcher and Emma Wright of the National Trust.
The first item on the agenda was “Public Participation”. Mike Neville, Mike Cheeseman and Chris Le Fevre – all residents on the Glebe – spoke about Clayton Meadow. They asked that the National Trust (NT) release the letter of assent made by Dame Barbara Clayton to be issued before any decision is made on the future of Clayton Meadow: their concern is that the NT sells this land in contradiction to Dame Barbara’s wishes.
Also attending the Public Participation stage were Sarah Ferguson and Christine Harper. Sarah and Christine had spoken with residents living close to the Play Park: all were happy that the skate ramp had been taken down, and were against having a new one – or a zip wire. Their concerns were about the noise created, bad language, parking on the verges and that the old skate ramp was used by teenagers from outside Studland. They advocated that exercise equipment for middle aged and elderly residents be developed, along with less noisy facilities for younger people.
Emma Wright had submitted a report on behalf of the National Trust (NT): *9 red Devon cattle have been introduced to graze on the Studland dune heath (close to Shell Bay) *The weekend of June 12/13th was the busiest of the year so far: Sandbanks was heavily congested, and parking on Ferry Road was very poor *A new one-way system has been introduced to South Beach car park: this is because there are more larger vehicles parking there, and some of these have been blocking other vehicles *The new NT Community Group met for the first time on June 8th. This focused on the impacts of climate change on businesses and the community in Studland
In response to questions, Emma said that the bins on South Beach had been removed, but that the NT were monitoring amounts of rubbish left by visitors and will decide whether to reintroduce bins, or not.
Cllr Cherry Brooks gave an update on behalf of Dorset Council: *The level of Covid infections in Dorset in still low, but now rising rapidly *Various “partner agencies” in Dorset are collaborating on welcoming visitors to *Dorset: Dorset “ambassadors” – who are volunteers - are being recruited *Dorset Council are looking at policies to lower waste creation, and to improve levels of composting *A draft protocol - for how communications between Parish Councils and Dorset Council can be improved – has been issued 13 *In the 2 months up to our meeting, 92 penalty charges had been issued in Studland for illegal parking, with 22 of these for overnight parking. Up to then penalty charges (i.e., parking fines) had been issued in preference to towaways. However, as the “summer” progresses, and we approach the main holiday period, Dorset Council towaway vehicles will be on high alert
Cllr Brooks was asked if measures used in Sandbanks (to close roads when traffic became excessive) could be used in Studland too: she will investigate that. In the meantime, if residents see any illegal parking within Studland, they should contact Dorset Police on 101 ([email protected]) for non-emergency issues. For urgent issues, please contact Cllr Cherry Brooks directly: [email protected].
Cllr Brooks also explained that delays in the planning system at present were due to excessive demand, and due to many planning staff still having to work from home; new systems have been introduced to standardise the planning process across Dorset following the integration of Purbeck District Councils, and other District Councils.
Under the item on Planning on the agenda, no objections were raised to the NT’s plans for some tree work on the land east of Church Road.
Under Highways, it was noted that our yellow lines in Studland have been freshly repainted: hopefully this will help reduce the incidence of illegal parking.
Under Crime, no incidents of crime were reported – which is good news!
Under Chairman’s Announcements, the Chairman mentioned that he and Cllr Eric Stobart had been approached by a resident, Virginia Lynch, who is concerned about the difficulties that residents face – especially the more elderly – in crossing Swanage Road, by the shop. Virginia wishes to lead a campaign to have a zebra crossing installed by the shop – please see the Parish News for more information.
At our last meeting of SPC, we had referred several issues relating to updating of Standing Orders and our Financial Regulations, together with a review of the outcome of our largely very positive Audit, to the new Finance and General Purposes Committee for scrutiny. This scrutiny has taken place, and – with some amendments – the proposed Standing Orders and Audit reports were now approved.
Reports had been submitted from Council Officers. Some key points here are: *Cllr Chrissie Neville, our Environment and Tree Officer, together with Cllr Jane Osborn, had met with the NT developing a “green plan” for Studland: at this stage, this will focus on habitat and biodiversity. They will be developing plans for the orchards, pond, and other areas within Studland. They will also be developing a tree and bulb planting plan for this Autumn, and are linking up with
14 the newly launched “Queen’s Green Canopy” plan to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022 with the planting of trees. *Cllr Peter Bowyer, our Planning Officer, reported that he thought that SPC should develop a Neighbourhood Plan for Studland *Cllr Steve Smith, Playing Fields and Studland Care Officer, reported that new equipment has been installed in the Play Park *Cllr Eric Stobart reported on plans for a new Walking Guide for Studland, highlighting some good paths for residents and visitors; and also progress on developing new footpaths around Currendon
On other issues, a number of motions were considered and approved: *SPC agreed to submit a formal request to adopt the telephone box opposite the pond: this has been offered to us for £1 by BT. SPC voted to thank Agnes Szabo for highlighting its availability, and for voluntarily cleaning it. *SPC agreed to create a working party, mainly of residents, to come up with options for equipment and the overall use of the play park, and to report back within 3 months. This working party will look at all options for the whole play park – taking into account the concerns of users and residents, and the types of equipment to be installed. *SPC voted to request that the NT release details of the gift of Clayton Meadow to the NT (in the letter of assent and other documents) before a decision on Clayton Meadow is reached *SPC voted to adopt the latest Code of Conduct for councillors in Parish Councils: all councillors will attend an online course on this, and on the registration of interests. *SPC voted to approve a motion requesting that ward members submit written reports to their respective Parish and Town Councils SPC also voted to request that DAPTC make representations to Dorset Council and the AONB to review the operation of the protocol related to planning matters.
The Chairman thanked all councillors, residents, and representatives who had attended for their participation.
Our next SPC will be on Monday July 19th, 2021.
As always, more details are available online at: www.studlandparishcouncil.org
Nick Boulter, Chairman
15 Crossword corner – Ans P31
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DOWN 1. Greek coins (Acts 19:19) (8) 2. Church of England incumbent (5) 4. What Epaphroditus was to Paul (Philippians 2:25) (6-7) 5. Mother of David’s sixth son (2 Samuel 3:5) (5) 6. ‘We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in — ’ (2 Corinthians 4:8) (7) 7. It destroys treasures on earth (Matthew 6:19) (4) 8. It threatened Paul in Jerusalem (Acts 21:35) (3,3) 13. Well-known Reference Bible that espoused dispensationalism (8) 15. Where the choir sits in a parish church (7) 16. Real do (anag.) (6) 18. ‘Martha, Martha you are worried and — about many things’ (Luke 10:41) (5) 20. ‘One man considers one day more sacred than another; another man considers every day — ’ (Romans 14:5) (5) 21. A place with twelve springs and 70 palm trees where the Israelites camped (Exodus 15:27) (4)
16 Something for the children…
17 Wonderful Studland Ladies - At time of writing, the money raised for the June charity, Dorset Search and Rescue (DorSAR) was £1814! Majority of this came from the remarkable Cricket Match. This figure also does not include funds due from the Quiz on the 27th June. Thanks to everyone who got involved and supported the month.
JULY: The WSL are raising fund and awareness for SANDS - a charity which supports parents who have experienced stillbirth or death of a new- born. Sands is the leading stillbirth and neonatal death charity in the UK. Sands exists to reduce the number of babies dying and to ensure that anyone affected by the death of a baby receives the best possible care and support for as long as they need it. I am sure you will agree, another extremely worthy cause. To help support this month’s charity, you can get involved in the following ways:
DISCO FEVER on the 24th July in Studland Village Hall (using Old Harry Bar) with BBQ, DJ, dance challenge, raffle prizes etc. Bar opens at 5PM, BBQ from 7PM- 9PM (pizza is available all night), DJ from 8PM-11PM (ish)
AUCTION ‘In Memory of Elowen’ (See FACEBOOK for full details or contact the editor) • 4 premiere tickets to ‘We Will Rock You’, the musical which guarantees to blow your mind. The tickets are for the Bournemouth show in Feb/March 2022. Subject to availability on a Friday. • 4 tickets to ‘Only Fools and Horses’, the musical at the Royal Haymarket from 1st October 2021 (subject to availability). These tickets are “lovely jubbly” for every West End theatre fan. • Pre loved Alexander McQueen’s classic Black Dress, size 42. (75% silk, 25% polyester). • Remarkable Nigel Milne Diamond and Pink Sapphire earrings.
How to support the WSLs: Visit the Facebook Page @WonderfulStudlandLadies to follow their journey and for links to the JustGiving sites - You will find a donation box in Studland Stores - Come along to the events – spread the word.
A big thank you to all who have donated so far and offered support.
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Working Party to review future of the Play Park
Studland Parish Council is creating a working party to come up with options for the future use of the Play Park: how should the Play Park be used? What equipment should there be? How can the space we are lucky enough to have be best used? We would like this working party to come up with options and to report back to SPC within 3 months.
We would like to invite residents with an interest in the use of the Play Park to participate in this working group.
If you would like to contribute your ideas and time, please contact Steve Smith (450511), Nick Boulter (450000), or the Clerk, Tim Watton (07824 829491).
Please get in contact ASAP – by July 11th.
Thank you
TO DORSET COUNCIL - Has someone to die outside the village shop before you give us a pedestrian crossing?
In summer the road is dangerous to life and limb because of speeding bicycles and cars. I have watched elderly people struggle to cross the road. Many old people in Studland live within walking distance of the village shop and need to cross the road in order to do their shopping. Shame on you for not considering their welfare! When this has been raised in the past you have cited cost as a reason for your inaction. This is nonsense! What is your budget for if not to make highways safe for residents?
PS. To Studland residents: I am forming an action group to campaign for this. Initially we will take a gentle approach (contacting Dorset Councillors and Officers) but if this doesn’t succeed, more direct action may be necessary. Please contact me if you would like to be involved. Virginia Lynch 450177 / [email protected]
19 Forest Bathing Have you ever spent time just Being in nature? Taken a long walk in the woods - long enough to really let go of the inside world and your everyday concerns, to breathe in the forest air, to notice the variety of scents, the sounds of birds, the breeze rustling the leaves, to touch some of the textures that make a forest such a special place? Have you noticed that after a while, your mood changes; it's soothed by the special qualities of this space, where time slows down and becomes aligned to the cycles of nature, rather than the hustle and bustle of the human world of doing? Have you returned home after your long immersion with a new perspective, feeling restored, relaxed, grateful for making the time to have that experience? If so, then you have experienced something akin to Forest Bathing. Forest Bathing, or Shinrin-Yoku, is the practice of immersing yourself in the atmosphere of the forest for relaxation and health promotion. It is scientifically proven that just 2 hours immersion in the forest a week can yield health benefits. It has been shown to:
• restore mental energy • relieve stress • increase concentration • spark creativity • strengthen immunity (the emission of phytoncides found in leaves, branches and bark can increase white blood cells) • reduce inflammation • lower blood pressure • improve short term memory
Many of us experienced a close connection with nature as children, going into to the woods and outdoor spaces as a first port of call for play. Recent studies are demonstrating to us how beneficial having a close connection to nature is for human health. Just by being outdoors and using all our senses to appreciate nature, we can be more mindful of the present, gain emotional resilience and combat stress with more vitality. Sara Greenwood is a Purbeck resident, a mindfulness teacher and a certificated Forest Bathing Guide, now offering Forest Bathing sessions at beautiful local woodland sites. Participants don’t need to have any experience of mindfulness or forest bathing, just to come along with a sense of curiosity and an open mind. She is running events in Langton Matravers on Sunday the 18th July and Sunday the 14th August. Contact: [email protected] and/or her Facebook page: Vibrant Earth Nature Connections 20 Why Art4Action? Malcolm Lewis, founder, explains the project.
Q. When did you first come up with the idea for an art auction? During the first lockdown, April 2020. I felt I wanted to do something in response to the oncoming pandemic, in particular, raise money for those charities on the frontline dealing with the effects of the virus.
Q. Why art? One day I got an email from an online auction platform and I wondered if we could organise a virtual auction of work by Purbeck artists and craftspeople. I hoped it would give support to self-employed artists and local charities, but also be a fun event everyone could enjoy from the comfort home. I contacted Purbeck Arts Weeks, who agreed to help support and promote us.
Q. Was it easy to set up an auction at this time? There were some complications due to the lockdown rules, especially that we could not use a professional auctioneer because both operators of the auction software had to be from the same family group. So, my family stepped up and agreed to help engineer the auction! In fact, our son had to skip his home schooling for various training sessions on the software - not that it was something that he complained about at all! I worked as the auctioneer for event, banging a toy plastic hammer on the desk simulating the sound of a gavel! It was all very ‘Heath Robinson’ and we all had our fingers crossed that it would all work out on the day!!
Q. Was the auction a success? We were overwhelmed by the positive response. We raised over £9000 in sales with £2000 going to the Dorset Community Coronavirus Fund 21organized by the Dorset Community Foundation.
Q. Have you done, or are planning, any more events? Yes, we did another auction last Christmas, and are now working on our first exhibition, followed by another online auction a week or so later. Due to extensions of the Lockdown, we have had to keep moving the date, but we’re fairly confident it will go ahead as planned 6th - 7th August! It will be held at the Corn Exchange in Wareham and so far, we have over 50 artists and craftspeople taking part. There will be a by- invitation-only Private Viewing on the 6th, then a full public exhibition on the 7th. Again, we’ve never done anything like this before, but be patient with us, I’m sure it will be as they say, ‘alright on the night’!
Q. What Charities will you be supporting? This year’s fundraising, including money from the online shop, will go to Frontline19 and the Purbeck Youth and Community Foundation. 25% from all sales will be split between the two. Please help us by coming along to see (and buy!) some fantastic art produced by local Purbeck artists.
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