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Dates for your Diary 7 Advertising Rates and Editorial Team 8 Piddletrenthide Stores 24 Services 28-29 Rector’s Ramblings 31 From the Registers 33 News from the Villages Alton Pancras 38-39 Piddlehinton 39-44 Piddletrenthide + White Lackington 44-46 General News & Notices 46-52 Clubs, Groups, Organisations 52-55 Piddle Valley Parish Council 55-58 Piddle Valley Losses in the Great War 59-60 Sport 60 www.piddlevalley.info 61 Surgeries 70, 71 Index of Advertisers 90

Event / activity posters are displayed throughout this issue Advertisements are mainly towards the front and back of the magazine Cover: Piddlehinton Millennium Green, more information on page 39

Seeking new Editor for News and Views: I am looking to hand over the Editor role to someone who can devote time to developing the magazine and perhaps come up with some new ideas for the future issues! Full support and tutorial sessions will be provided to ease the handovers. If you are interested, please do get in touch via email: [email protected]

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The Bridge Educational Trust

The Bridge Educational Trust (Registered Charity No 1068720) was established in 1990 in memory of John Bridge, the last of the family which founded the Piddle Valley School in the middle of the 19th century.

The objectives of the Trust are educational, and grants are given primarily to those wishing to study at a school, college, or other educational establishment. Applications are particularly welcomed from residents of the Piddle Valley and its immediate neighbourhood. Normally applicants should be nearing the end of their school careers or have left school, though younger children with special educational needs may be considered.

At the Trustees’ discretion, expeditions or travel groups for young people which are organised for scientific or cultural purposes may be eligible, provided they contain an educational element.

The Trustees give priority to cases involving hardship or difficult family circumstances and where, without some assistance, the desired education, course or activity would not be possible. Special consideration is given to older people who may wish to start training for a particular career or other purpose after normal education has been interrupted.

During the past year grants made by the Trust have included those to help university students with accommodation costs and equipment; to provide support for children with specific learning difficulties; and to provide training for adults hoping to change career.

Meetings of Trustees to consider applications are held in May, September and January. Those wishing to apply should obtain an application form by writing to The Administrator c/o Piddle Valley First School, Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QL or by emailing [email protected]. Applications by post or email should be received not later than the 15th of the month before the meeting at which they are to be considered.

Further details of the Trust can be found at www.bridgeeducationaltrust.org.uk but if you feel that you would like to discuss a possible application with one of the local Trustees, please contact one of the following: Hannah Murphy (348564), Richard Drewe (348253), Nick Harland (348272), Olivia Steven (348909)

Richard Drewe, Chairman

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SEPTEMBER 7 Thur Piddle Valley Over 60s. Outing to Swanage Railway. 8 Fri Coffee morning, Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide 10.30 to 12 noon 10 Sun Breakfast Club at Piddlehinton Village Hall from 9 to 11.30 am. 15 Fri Piddle Valley Barn Dance, Chris Toyne, Piddle Valley First School, 7.30 pm 17 Sun Ironman 70.3 18 Mon Piddle Valley Country Dancing Group, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 2.30-4.30 pm 24 Sun Annual Millennium Green Rounders, Millennium Green 2.00 pm 25 Mon The Tattie Man Cometh, Piddle Valley Gardens Club, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 7.30 pm 26 Tue Piddle Valley Parish Council meeting, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 7.30 pm 29 Fri Lunch Club, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 12.30 pm

OCTOBER 1 Sun Breakfast Club at Piddlehinton Village Hall from 9 to 11.30 am. 6 Fri Piddle Valley Barn Dance, Chris Toyne, Piddle Valley First School, 7.30 pm 7 Sat Piddle Valley Over 60s. Coffee Morning at Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall from 10.30 am to noon. 7 Sat W areham Whalers, Songs and Tales from the Sea, Piddle Valley First School, 7.30 pm 13 Fri Coffee morning, Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide 10.30 to 12 noon 20 Fri Artsreach event, Pip Utton – Adolf, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 7.30 pm 20 Fri ‘Sounds of Old Dorset’ presented by New Hardy Players, Piddlehinton Village Hall from 7.00 pm. 27 Fri Lunch Club, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 12.30 pm 30 Mon The Gardens of World War I, Piddle Valley Gardens Club, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 7.30 pm 31 Tue Piddle Valley Parish Council meeting, Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, 7.30 pm

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Looking ahead: 5 November. Breakfast Club at Piddlehinton Village Hall from 9 to 11.30 am. 9 December – Annual Christmas Fair at Piddlehinton Village Hall – 10:00 am –1:00 pm. www.piddlevalley.info 7 Piddle Valley News & Views Advertising rates, deadline + contacts Dimensions (w x h) page proportion annual (6 issues) single issue 128 x 180mm Full page (b/w) £95 £25 inside front + back (colour) ----- £35 back cover (colour) ----- £50 128 x 88mm Half page £80 £20 128 x 58mm 1/3 page landscape £60 £15 62 x 120mm 1/3 page portrait £60 £15 62 x 88mm 1/4 page £50 £12 62 x 56mm 1/6 page £40 £10 62 x 42mm 1/8 page £38 £10 Small ads per line £4

Advertising deadline – 2017: 10 October, 10 December Editorial deadline – 2017: 10 October, 10 December

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We can use a chemical based cleaner for walls and roofs and patios. This is achieved by using a diluted mixture of water and a chemical based ingredient to a mixture of anything up to 50:1, this is then either sprayed on to the walls or patios and left for a period of time before being washed off with water. It can then be treated with a biocide which can keep organic matter at bay for a longer period. Once the initial clean has been done we recommend having a biocide treatment once a year to keep the surface maintained as this product can work for up to 12 months.

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Commercial and residential window cleaning - We clean up to 80 ft from the ground using the latest water fed pole system which use purified water. Internal windows can also be cleaned using the traditional methods too.

We clean all year round in all weathers except high winds for safety reasons and operate on a 4, 8, or 12 weekly cycle, with cleaning all year round we can maintain a regular, high quality service for our clients. Gutter Emptying Services

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Why not get in touch for a free no obligation quote to have your gutters cleared and facias and soffits cleaned. We operate from the ground using CCTV to ensure the gutters have been emptied completely, we can clean to a height of 50ft.

Gutters need to be cleared of debris in order for water to be carried away from the house so it does not cause damage to your property by potentially back filling and flowing back into the property causing damp. In order to keep them working as they should we usually book these in once or twice a year depending on the surroundings i.e.trees, hedges etc.

If you would like to book any of the above services then please contact JAMIE on Mobile – 07977106487 Email – [email protected] Home – 01305 821134 www.piddlevalley.info 23 PIDDLETRENTHIDE STORES

We receive fresh fruit and vegetable deliveries daily, our prices are very competitive, so why not give us a try? We stock in-season fruit and vegetables, and can order large quantities if needed. We can supply speciality breads such as cottage loaves, French sticks and large wholemeal cobbers from Evershot Bakeries – ideal for entertaining. Balls the Butchers are happy to cut meat to individual customers’ requirements. We have a new supplier of fresh chicken, reared at Piddlehinton from ‘Piddle Valley Chickens’. The birds are given time to grow slowly on a natural diet with corn, grass and clover which gives their traditional chicken flavour and succulent meat. Living in large grassy paddocks and in small flocks these are the happiest chicken in Dorset! I support this very ethical new business and wish them well. I thank you all for your continued support of the shop and I am sure this will help it to go from strength to strength.

Shop opening hours are Monday – Friday 8.30 am to 7pm Saturday 8.30 am to 1pm

Telephone No: 01300 348330 Carol and the Team

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PICTURED: William luker, one of a pair of oils, 1847 Bought for £4080

LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE: RICHARD KAY (01300) 348904 The Linen Yard, South Street, Crewkerne TA18 8AB ( 01460 73041 lawrences.co.uk www.piddlevalley.info 25 CREATING BEAUTIFUL GARDENS We offer a personal, friendly and professional Garden Design and Construction Service, to meet the needs of our Clients, from start to finish and beyond.

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SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, READINGS HILTON & ANSTY, READINGS HILTON & ANSTY,

CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY September October Piddle Valley Three Churches Piddle Valley Three Churches

3rd September 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 10.30am Songs of Praise * CW 1st October 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 10.30am Harvest Songs of Praise * Trinity 12 Alton Pancras Hilton Trinity 16 Alton Pancras Hilton Green Green 9.30am Valley Family Service * CW 9.30am Valley Family Service & 11.00am Harvest Morning Prayer BCP Psalm 26: 1-8 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP Piddlehinton Psalm 25: 1-8 Baptism * CW Melcombe Horsey Jer. 15: 15-21 Melcombe Horsey Ezek. 18: 1-4, 25-end

Rom. 12: 9-end Phil. 2: 1-13 Piddlehinton 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP 6.00 pm Evening Prayer BCP 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP Matt. 16: 21-end Matt. 21: 23-32 Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP Cheselbourne Piddletrenthide Harvest Supper & Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer & Coffee Auction of Produce, th 7 September with the Rector Alton Pancras Old Brewery Hall, Ansty

10th September 9.30am Family Eucharist CW 8.30am Holy Communion BCP Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer & Coffee with th Trinity 13 Alton Pancras Hilton 5 October the Rector Hilton Green 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP 11.00am Parish Communion BCP Friday 7pm Harvest Service Psalm 119: 33-40 th Ezek. 33: 7-11 Piddlehinton Melcombe Horsey 6 October followed by Harvest Supper at 8pm

Rom. 13: 8-end Auction of Produce Matt. 18: 15-20 Piddlehinton

Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer/ Midweek th th 8 October 9.30am Family Eucharist CW 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 14 September Communion & Coffee with the Trinity 17 Alton Pancras Hilton Rector - Cheselbourne Green

17th September 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 9.30am Harvest Eucharist * CW Psalm 80: 9-17 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP 11.00am Parish Communion BCP Trinity 14 Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne Isa. 5: 1-7 Piddlehinton Melcombe Horsey

Green Phil. 3: 4b -14 6.00pm Harvest Songs of Praise * 11.00am Parish Communion BCP 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP Matt. 21: 33-end Psalm 103: 1-13 Piddletrenthide Piddlehinton Hilton Gen. 50: 15-21 Thursday 9.30am Midweek Communion & Rom. 14: 1-12 IRONMAN - PIDDLE VALLEY th 11.00am Horsey Half Hour CW 12 October Coffee with the Rector Matt. 18: 21-35 ROAD CLOSED Melcombe Horsey Piddlehinton

Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer & Coffee 15th October 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 9.30am Family Eucharist * CW st Trinity 18 21 September with the Rector Piddletrenthide Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne

Green Saturday Harvest Supper 11.00am Parish Communion BCP 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP rd Psalm 23 23 September Cheselbourne Village Hall Piddlehinton Hilton Isa. 25: 1-9

Phil. 4: 1-9 11.00am Horsey Half Hour 24th September 9.30am Harvest Eucharist * CW 8.30am Holy Communion BCP Matt. 22: 1-14 Pet Service * CW Trinity 15 Alton Pancras Cheselbourne Green Melcombe Horsey 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer & Coffee with Psalm 145: 1-8 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP th Piddlehinton 19 October the Rector Melcombe Horsey Jonah 3: 10–end & Hilton 4: 1-end 22nd October Phil. 1: 21-end Trinity 19 9.30am Family Eucharist * CW 8.30am Holy Communion BCP Matt. 20: 1-16 Green Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne Wednesday Harvest Supper th Psalm 96: 1-9 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP 6.00pm Evening Prayer BCP 27 September Alton Pancras TBC Isa 45: 1-7 Piddlehinton Hilton BCP – Book of Common Prayer 1662 * Join us for refreshments after the service. 1 Thess. 1: 1-10 Matt. 22: 15-22 CW – Common Worship Correct as at 10th August 2017 29th October Email: rector@[email protected] 8.30am Holy Communion BCP Rector: Fr. Roger J. Butcher Last Sunday after Trinity Green Cheselbourne The Vicarage, Church Lane, Website: https://piddlevalleybenefice.com/ Psalm 1 6.00pm Benefice Service – Sung Evensong Piddletrenthide. Lev. 19: 1-2, 15-18 Milton Abbey Dorchester. DT2 7QY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/piddlevalley/ 1 Thess. 2: 1-8 Telephone: 01300 348211 Matt. 22: 34-end

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SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, READINGS HILTON & ANSTY, READINGS HILTON & ANSTY,

CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY September October Piddle Valley Three Churches Piddle Valley Three Churches

Rom. 13: 8-end Auction of Produce Matt. 18: 15-20 Piddlehinton

Thursday 9.00am Morning Prayer & Coffee 15th October 8.30am Holy Communion BCP 9.30am Family Eucharist * CW st Trinity 18 21 September with the Rector Piddletrenthide Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne

Green Saturday Harvest Supper 11.00am Parish Communion BCP 11.00am Morning Prayer BCP rd Psalm 23 23 September Cheselbourne Village Hall Piddlehinton Hilton Isa. 25: 1-9

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Rector’s Ramblings. Harvest

Dear Reader,

Thirteen million people in the UK live below the poverty line in the UK. Individuals are going hungry for a range of reasons, low incomes, benefit delays, redundancy or receiving an unexpected bill.

Foodbanks in the UK support people in our area and across the UK that find themselves on hard times. ‘That won’t happen to me!’ Did you know the average person is three months’ salary from potential debt? A decade ago foodbanks were unheard of however, foodbank usage is at a record high. Did you know that one million people used foodbank this year?

Foodbanks rely upon the generosity of others to stock their shelves. Did you know that foodbanks receive a large amount of their stock from churches at harvest?

The Benefice of six churches has a harvest festival in each church, you are welcome to attend furthermore, harvest meals and the auction of produce brings the community together.

Maybe, you would like to give to foodbank? Should you wish to do this, then please leave ‘in-date tins or packets’ in church marked with ‘FB’. I shall collect your offering and take it to the nearest foodbank.

What food do you need?

Packets/Jars of: Tins of:

 Milk (UHT or powdered)  Meat  Cereal  Fish  Pasta/rice  Vegetables  Pasta sauce  Soup  Tea bags  Baked beans  Instant coffee  Fruit  Instant mashed potato  Rice pudding  Sugar  Sponge pudding  Biscuits and snack bars  Custard  Toilet rolls and toiletries  Jam

Fr. Roger J. Butcher Rector

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From the Registers April to August 2017

Holy Baptism

James Edward Miller – Piddlehinton

Charlie Lloyd – Piddlehinton

Imogen Uglow – Melcombe Horsey

Holly Freya Hynes – Hilton

Chloe Emily Long – Piddlehinton

Funeral

Shirley Kneller – Piddletrenthide

Sheilagh & Frances Reynolds – Piddletrenthide

Stanley Savill – Piddlehinton

Rita Woodhouse – Melcombe Horsey

Sandy Milne - Piddlehinton

Evelyn Mary Ralph – Alton Pancras

John Strawbridge – Piddletrenthide

John Langham – Melcombe Horsey

Dennis Garton – Hilton

Hugh Cox – Piddletrenthide

John Burditt – Piddletrenthide

Dorothy Cox – Hilton

Weddings

Frances Fookes and Iona Millership – Piddlehinton

Simon Brownlow-Stuart and Francesca Harland – Piddlehinton

Barnabas Tanner-Tremaine and Emma Glenister – Piddletrenthide

James Cornaby and Sophia Harvey – Piddlehinton

Paul Watts and Julie Noble - Piddlehinton www.piddlevalley.info 33

Do you want to learn how to use a Laptop or a Tablet? Want a taster on either a Laptop or Tablet before you buy? Fancy giving it a go but you think you are too old. Believe me you are never too old!!!

Computer sessions take place every fortnight on a Monday, they are free. Wightmans Orchard Community Hall, Piddletrenthide at 2pm 12th & 26th Sept and 10th & 24th October. Contact Ian White on 01300 348298 for details.

34 www.piddlevalley.info Wimbledon, SW20 Little Mill, Piddletrenthide. One bedroom house One bedroom annex

Taking a trip to London? Newly If you have additional friends or refurbished, fully furnished, one family and need additional ac- bedroom house with additional commodation, we have a beauti- double sofa bed, 12 minutes’ ful one bedroom annex with own walk from Wimbledon Station, private patio garden, one small 3 minutes from a park with play dog welcome, in the village. area and in a lovely quiet cul-de sac with own parking.

Please contact Julie or John Bennett on 01300 348 984 or [email protected] , if you would like to discuss renting and we can send you more detail/pictures and discuss a rate www.piddlevalley.info 35 GARDENS OF THE FIRST WORLD WAR

In 1918 Winston Churchill remarked to Siegfried Sasson that ‘War is the normal occupation of man ‘ there was a pause and he added ‘war and gardening’. Throughout the First World War, the need to garden was universal. For food. For recreation. For normality.

On the Home Front, food was desperately needed and women, children and retired gardeners filled the gaps left when men went off to fight. At the Western Front, there is the example of seedlings being raised in the Great Orangery of the Trianon at the Palace of Versailles and by October 1917, 25 million seedlings had been produced.

Men interned at Ruhleben Concentration Camp found solace in their imprisonment by starting their own Gardening Club, holding competitions and raising seeds sent to them from the RHS in England. Medals were also awarded for vegetables grown in the Trenches by the soldiers.

An early stereoscopic photograph was found entitled ‘Shelters with Gardens behind them’ a path can be seen, visible are planting beds, vegetables and boundaries between each individual plot.

It was not just the English soldier who felt a need to recreate a small haven of peace and normality in the midst of war. Lothar Dietz – a philosophy student in the German army wrote ‘we fetched rhododendrons, box, snowdrops, primroses and made quite nice little flower beds. We have cleaned out the little brook which flows through the valley and some clever comrades have built little dams and constructed pretty little water-mills. We have planted bushes of willow and hazel with pretty catkins on them.’

Vita Sackville-West wrote: Small Pleasure must correct great tragedies. Therefore of gardens in the midst of war I boldly tell.

And after the war? What happened next?

36 www.piddlevalley.info Event in Piddletrenthide at The Memorial Hall Pip U&on – Adolf– The 20th Century’s most notorious tyrant is daringly and divisively brought to the stage in one of the most successful and powerful solo works ever presented. Looking uncomfortably like the Fuhrer, actor Pip UCon stands before a huge Nazi banner addressing his party faithful. He furnishes his audience with an acute anatomy of fascism; its ideological jusIﬁcaIons; its poisoned utopias. They are in the presence of an uCerly compelling idealist, and are helplessly drawn in to his warped logic. Hitler's ﬁnal performance seems over as he seCles into pre-suicidal contemplaIon. We know the rest... But Utton has reserved a sting for his tale... A sting so powerful that it pushes the audience into looking within themselves to question their own prejudice and intolerance. Utton doesn't stop in the bunker. He plumbs the very source of racism and exposes just how near the surface of our own lives lurks its insidious influence. What made Adolf Hitler so compulsive? How could any cultured person follow him to destruction, desolation and genocide to leave a long deep scar on the 20th century? How do the extremist parties of today command such huge followings all over the world? Pip Utton's internationally acclaimed play takes its audience on a journey into themselves, gently coaxing an understanding of the mindset of a nation that could allow a man such as Hitler to take control… Powerful, dramatic, challenging, divisive, illustrative and educational, ‘Adolf’ is utterly provocative and totally necessary; everyone should experience it when it tours to Dorset this autumn with Artsreach. Tickets £9, £6 (u18s), or on door if available, from: Terry Cowley 01300 348247 or Piddletrenthide PO & Stores Bar Friday 20th October 2017, 7.30pm www.piddlevalley.info 37 News, comings & goings in the valley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Alton Pancras

AP AP Evelyn Ralph’s funeral at AP church was truly a family affair, all the readings presented by direct family members. Young granddaughter Caroline had interviewed Evelyn about the family’s history on her visits to the nursing home so was able to present an excellent summary of her grandmother’s early life.

AP Vic (1921-2009) and Evelyn (1925-2017) were the last of the traditional yeoman farmers, running the lord of the manor’s Austral Farm. They were also the hub of village social life, occasionally cleaning out a large barn for social events, including their own Ruby Wedding celebrations in 1990. Their retirement home, The Old Post Office, was always welcoming to passing villagers.

AP Sally Dangerfield senior is seeking sponsors-per-mile for her Ride-and-Stride walk from our church to as many churches as she can on Saturday 9 September. Our church keeps half the amount raised, the rest to Dorset Historic Churches Trust, from which we have also benefitted in times of need.

AP Eleven certificates displayed around the church organ hark back to when we regularly gained recognition in the Dorset Best Kept Village awards – but we haven’t had success since 2013. Wild hedgerows and giant roadside nettles haven’t helped. The award surely adds value to our properties when we wish to sell.

AP Perhaps that’s a suitable item for the AP village meeting 7.30pm Monday 16 October at the church, one of two annual meetings when our (volunteer) parish councillors, Bernard Clifton and Rodney Potts ask us what we want as a village, and tell us what they know.

AP Carly Hopkin and her family had a really enjoyable time at AP Fete and especially enjoyed the cream teas. Now she has acknowledged with grateful thanks a donation of £750 from the proceeds for the locally-based Lexi May Trust, of which she is a trustee, which supports children with terminal illness or life-limiting conditions.

AP Sarah Gillett and Jane Holt (nee Gillett) “came back to the church of our childhood and requested a prayer for Nanny Ward on her 100th birthday, 12 August.” Sir Michael and Lady Gillett lived at the former Rectory/Beechmead from 1949 to 1975. Dorothy Ward was nanny to their children and lived in today’s Rectory Cottage.

38 www.piddlevalley.info AP If you’re in the church or churchyard at a time when there’s no service, please leave the lantern entrance-gate open until you leave. It’s to avoid a shock for anyone entering and not expecting someone to appear from behind a memorial stone!

AP Crockers Barton, subject of a planning application recently, was in 1841 a barn used as a carpenter’s shop, barton, stable and outhouse, occupied as part of the Austral Farm tenancy, while on the yard’s south side were farm buildings and a cottage and garden occupied by George Crocker. Two remnants of its orchard can still be seen.

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Piddlehinton

News from The Green We hope that you have all had a good summer and enjoyed holidays either at home or beyond. By the time you read this latest news we hope as well that you will have been down to the Green and seen and enjoyed the new boat which has been installed, very different to our old Millennium Belle. We have to say a very big thanks to Rob Murphy of Blue Lias Marine who gave us hours of his time to do the work which was needed to make this Cornish Yawl suitable as our new play boat. Thanks also must go to two of our Trustees, Alan Phillips and Martin Hawkins who also put a lot of their time and effort in and made arrangements, with Rob, to get the boat installed in its new home. We really hope that there will be many years of enjoyment using the boat. Hopefully you have seen the competition which has been running to find a name for the new boat and the winner will be announced at the Annual Millennium Green Rounders event (see below).

Sunday 24 September Annual Millennium Green Rounders, come and play, come and watch – a lovely family event (more details on the poster in this issue of News & Views). Refreshments will be available. Donations of cakes on the day would be appreciated. Also the new name for the boat will be announced along with the person who chose the name.

There are a couple more events for your diaries in support of your Millennium Green: Friday 20 October – ‘Sounds of Old Dorset’ presented by New Hardy Players and Williams Barnes Society – music, readings and Hardy play excerpts. Tickets £8 to include cheese platter supper and there will be a bar available. Again more details on the poster within this issue of News & Views.

Saturday 9 December – Annual Christmas Fair at Piddlehinton Village Hall – 10:00 – 1:00 p.m. More details in next News from The Green and November/December News & Views. www.piddlevalley.info 39 We are grateful to everyone who contributed their ideas on what we should include when we replace the now aging Play Castle next year. As a result of this we shall have swings, including a basket swing, a slide and a rope climbing structure as well as a basketball net and board. We are obtaining quotations with a view to deciding which company can provide what we want at the most competitive price. When this is decided, fundraising can begin in earnest! As prices have increased significantly since we commissioned the Play Castle in 2002, it appears that we are looking in the region of £30,000, most of which we hope will be raised through applications to grant giving trusts.

We are very grateful that many of you will have supported the Green by way of the Friends of the Green (FRoGs) Scheme whereby annual donations are made (minimum of £5 per person). September sees the time for renewal of your Friends membership. If you have not set up a Standing Order and would like to renew your Friendship for another year, donations can be sent to me at 22 Paynes Close, Piddlehinton, DT2 7TF (cheques made payable to Piddlehinton Millennium Green Trust) or handed to any Trustee. If you are able to Gift Aid your donation, you can download a form at www. gov.uk and select Gift Aid single donation or contact me and I will get a form to you.

We do have a Facebook page to keep you up to date on what is happening on the Green so type in ‘Piddlehinton Millennium Green’ and request to join.

Finally, to end this edition we are seeking one or two people who would consider becoming a Trustee of the Green. Even if you are thinking about it, please take a step forward to speak to one of the existing Trustees to find out more information. Contact details of Trustees are either on the notice board by the Green or on the village hall notice board.

Susan Dredge - Chair For Trustees of Piddlehinton Millennium Green (01300 348120)

PIDDLEHINTON CHURCH FETE The Fete held at West Lodge was blessed with ideal weather and broke previous records, making £5,569. It was the 100th anniversary of the Belgrave family’s arrival at West Lodge and a highlight of the day was a presentation to Susan Belgrave of a cake brilliantly modelled on the House. The ballet demonstration was a very high standard and there was a huge variety of other entertainments for everyone to enjoy – children’s sports with lovely rosettes for all the winners, dog show with special classes for rescue dogs to qualify at Buckham Fair Championships, a golf game, pony rides and lots of stalls and of course delicious teas all afternoon. The evening BBQ was enhanced by a limbo competition for the children, so by the end of the day everyone

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www.piddlevalley.info 41 Monday 30th January (weather permitting) or Monday 25th September AGM with wine & cheese Memorial Hall. Talk by John Marshall, Monday 27th February Saturday 13th May the Tattie Man of Talk by Derek Luther Plant Sale at Memorial Auchtermuchty, on a ‘Friends, Foes & Diseases’ Hall, 10 am ‘Lifetime devoted to Monday 27st March Monday 22nd May Potatoes’ Talk by Eric Watson Floral Art demonstration Saturday 14th October ‘Wildflowers on your by Vera de Menzes Harvest Supper, 6.30pm doorstep’ at Piddlehinton Monday 26th June for 7.00pm Village Hall Visit to Wisley Monday 30th October Monday 3rd April Sunday 30th July Talk by Christine Stones Discount shopping at Summer social at on ‘Gardens of Castle Gardens, Harvey’s Farm, Plush World War I’ Sherborne 6.45pm Saturday 19th August Monday 27th November Saturday 8th April Summer Show 2pm – 4pm Talk by Gardens Group on Spring Show 2pm – 4pm Piddle Valley First School ‘Gardening Folklore’ Memorial Hall Monday 4th September Monday 11th December Monday 24th April Discount shopping at Social evening 7.00pm Poundbury Garden Centre Monday January 29th ‘Interactive Pruning’ Talk 6.45pm 2018 & Demonstration by Chris AGM with wine & cheese Bird at Willow Lawn

OFFICERS OF THE CLUB in 2016 PIDDLE VALLEY President John Preston GARDENS CLUB 01300 348545 Butts Cottage, Plush Chairman Neil Herbert 01300 348479 Willow Lawn, Piddletrenthide Programme 2017 Secretary Ros Charlton 01300 348063 Folly Farm, Plush Treasurer Sally Condon 01300 348250 Meetings at the Riverbank Memorial Hall Piddletrenthide At 7.30pm Show Secretary unless otherwise Ian Condon stated 01300 348250

42 www.piddlevalley.info was exhausted and went home happy! Very many thanks to the fete committee and the enormous number of helpers who worked so hard and without whom the event would not be such a popular village occasion.

Piddlehinton Village Hall Breakfast We look forward to seeing you all when we have our first Breakfast Club for a little while on 10th September from 9 to 11.30 am.

We are hoping to have a Breakfast Club on the first Sunday of each month thereafter. Hilary French/01305 848501

Piddlehinton Village Hall – What’s on every week Mondays TABLE TENNIS 7.15–9pm. Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394 Tuesdays YOGA 10–11.15am (block of 6 sessions £40) Contact Jane Evans / 01305 259754 Wednesdays BROWNIES 6pm Thursdays POST OFFICE 2–4pm SHORT MAT BOWLS 7.30–9.30pm (September – Easter) Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264 To Hire All available for very reasonable hire rates for groups, parties and events –15 large and 5 small tables, tea urn, crockery, cutlery, glasses and other equipment www.piddlevalley.info 43 Bookings Contact Vickey Steven / 01300 348294 Bridge House, 4 Rectory Road, Piddlehinton Chair, Cynthia Legg / 01300 34591, Treasurer, Fay Lord / 01300 348335 Acting Secretary, Hilary French / 01305 848501

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MEMORIAL HALL COFFEE MORNINGS Everyone is very welcome to call in for Coffee or Tea and home-made cakes on the 2nd Friday of the month – 10.30-12.00. Cost just £1 for drink and cake! Forthcoming Dates – 8th Sept, 13th October

All proceeds from Coffee Mornings go to Memorial Hall Funds. For further information on Coffee Mornings ring Janet Keen on 01300 348851 Janet Keen 01300 348851

Piddletrenthide Lunch club – held in the Memorial Hall Lunch clubs are held in the Memorial Hall on the last Friday of most months – details of menus can always be found in the News and Views, and at the preceding month’s Lunch Club. Meals prepared by Volunteers in the Hall are priced at £5 for 2 courses, followed by tea or coffee. There is always a raffle. Occasionally the Club will arrange for meals to be provided at a local public house, or employ Rebecca Green Catering to provide meals in the Hall; for these meals the cost will be slightly higher, but will be heavily subsidised by Lunch Club funds.

We are always happy to see friends new and old but IT IS REALLY IMPORTANT TO BOOK YOUR PLACE EITHER BY TICKING THE FORM DISTRIBUTED AT EACH LUNCH CLUB IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEXT MONTH’S LUNCH OR BY RINGING ANN HAWKER ON 01300 348329.

FORTHCOMING LUNCH CLUB DATES Friday 29th Sept, Friday 27th October Please book a place by ringing Ann Hawker on 01300 348851.

• Fit Moves Classes are designed to suit all ages and fitness levels with a mix of dance, cardio, conditioning and stretching. Tuesday mornings,10.00–11.00 am – Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall. KFA registered teacher/Reps level 3 instructor. Sarah Mitchell / 01258 817288

• Artsreach and other events, see separate posters in this publication.

44 www.piddlevalley.info • Gardens Club, Over 60s and other events held at the Hall have more variable programme dates. For more information on these please see under Clubs, Groups and Organisations.

TO HIRE THE HALL at a very reasonable rate, including furniture and well equipped kitchen with dishwasher, please contact the Bookings Officer Diana Clears / 01300 348417

Tables, chairs and crockery are also available to hire separately for outside events; contact Caretaker Diana Clears / 01300 348417

PIDDLETRENTHIDE & PLUSH CHURCH FETE We were delighted to welcome the many people who braved the heat and attended this year’s fete. This year, it was held in the lovely garden at West House by kind permission of Dr & Mrs Martin Longley, whom we are very grateful to for allowing us such a wonderful setting. The day was a great success and we would like to say thank you to all who came along and generously supported it. And, of course, a massive thank you to all the stall holders without whom we could not hold such an event. Lots of fun was had by all, with the Duck Race once again proving popular and the Bar takings setting a record due to the weather. A provisional sum of £3,805.00 profit was raised, of which 10% will be donated to the Piddle Valley C of E First School. We all look forward to seeing you next year when the Fete will be held on Saturday 23rd June.

NATIONAL LOTTERY AWARDS FOR ALL PROVIDES FUNDING FOR NEW DOOR AND WINDOWS AT THE MEMORIAL HALL, PIDDLETRENTHIDE Once again, the Memorial Hall at Piddletrenthide has benefitted from a grant from Awards For All. In the past the Hall Kitchen and the roof have been partially or fully funded by this National Lottery fund which supports small projects of under £10,000 that provide a service or facility for a local community.

As the Memorial Hall approaches its 100th birthday it becomes a time to celebrate not only its centenary, but also as a reminder of the reason it was erected in the first place – to commemorate those local men who had lost their lives during the First World War. The small Committee has become more and more aware that the front façade was deteriorating, with draughty, partly rotten windows and an ill-fitting door – time to apply for a Grant! www.piddlevalley.info 45 Thanks to Janet Keen, who made our successful grant application, the Hall now has two made to measure windows, supplied by Newglaze of Blandford Forum, that are in keeping with the original windows and a sturdy new door.

If anyone is thinking of asking Newglaze for a quote, the firm offers customers £50 for recommending them to a friend. If you would like to befriend the Hall and boost its funds by a welcome £50, just let Ros Charlton know (01300 348063) and she would pass your contact details on to Newglaze.

The Memorial Hall is a meeting place for a variety of local groups from the Gardening Club to a Country Dancing Group. It is also regularly booked for events, such as children’s parties and wedding receptions. It is very inexpensive to hire and the kitchen has excellent facilities, including an industrial dishwasher.

Bookings can be made by ringing Ms Diana Clears on 01300 348417.

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Dorset Trading Standards

A Cautionary Tail! Beware of Illegal Puppy Imports Britain is known as a nation of animal lovers but our love of dogs has seen an increase in illegally imported puppies from Eastern Europe.

There is a growing demand for certain breeds (pugs, French bulldogs and dachshunds to name a few), and illegally imported dogs are being trafficked by criminals as part of

46 www.piddlevalley.info www.piddlevalley.info 47 a lucrative illegal industry thought to involve many thousands of dogs each year. Illegal importers tend to advertise on the internet or in small newspaper adverts. The puppies are frequently supplied with incomplete, false or forged documents. They are often reared in poor conditions and are more likely to suffer from disease and behaviour problems.

Strict rules on animal imports are in place to protect the UK from rabies. This means dogs coming from Europe have to be vaccinated against rabies at a minimum age of 12 weeks and wait a further 21 days before they can enter the UK without the need for quarantine. They must also have a PET Passport which records their microchip number and vaccinations.

If a puppy is illegally imported, the new owner could face additional vet fees, quarantine costs as well as enduring the ordeal of having their dog taken away from them.

So how can you avoid buying an illegal dog? • Get as much information as possible about where the puppy has come from • Look for Kennel Club Assured breeders and be prepared to be put on a waiting list • If you are unable to see the puppy with its mother and litter mates, be suspicious • Watch out for breeders selling several varieties of breeds • Imported puppies must be at least 15 weeks old and have a valid PET Passport • Never buy a puppy from a car park or service station

If you would like advice about your consumer rights then please contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 040506.

Mail Marshals It has been estimated that seven out of ten older people in Britain are targeted by scams every month. Do you, or someone you know, receive large amounts of scam letters? Do you know what scam mail looks like? Scam mail is designed to look official and authentic, so for example, scam prize draws, lotteries, and sweepstakes letters may contain coats of arms, serial numbers, barcodes, rubber stamps and watermarks. Clairvoyant and psychic scam letters may contain fake photos of ‘psychics’, spiritual and religious imagery, and astrological and supernatural references.

If you, or someone you know, gets lots of these letters you could become a Mail Marshal for the National Trading Standards Scams Team. A Mail Marshal can be anyone who is in receipt of scam mail. They can be based anywhere across the country. Mail Marshals are responsible for collecting scam mail so that law enforcement can utilise the mail collected to target their future enforcement work and

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www.piddlevalley.info 49 potentially use it as evidence. Victims of scam mail may even be asked to be witnesses if they would like to help more, but that is not obligatory.

Becoming a Mail Marshal can be very rewarding and fulfilling. You will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement, agreeing to collect the mail. You will then be asked either to record all details of the mail received, and then place it all into pre-paid addressed envelopes which will be provided, and send it to the National Trading Standards Scams Team or, if there is too much to record, you can simply just sent it to them as it is. Mail Marshals will be issued with a certificate detailing their role.

If you would like more information about the Mail Marshal scheme, if you respond to scam mail, or if you would like to help someone who does, please contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline on 03454 04 05 06 who will take this seriously. This helpline is the first point of contact for consumers seeking advice or wishing to report a problem to trading standards.

Transporting communities

Communities across Dorset are working together to find transport solutions that work for them.

Dorset County Council has a community transport fund that can help kick start a scheme. There is also a handy toolkit that gives helpful advice on what to think about before you start.

There are currently over 60 schemes covering 91per cent of the county. These arrange transport for social events, medical appointments and getting workers to work. They can run to regular timetables, are sometimes bookable, or can be one-offs to take people to local events or attractions.

Cllr Daryl Turner, the County Council’s Cabinet member for natural and built environment, said

“In the current financial climate the role of the County Council in subsidising public transport has had to change. Instead of imposing timetables, we are working with communities to help them find solutions that fit better and are not reliant on future funding.”

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Piddle Valley Tennis Club

Welcoming new and old members for only - Family £28 per year Welcome to SinglePlush CC. Adult Set in the £17 picturesque per year setting of Plush, we offer both competetive and sociable cricketSingle to any Junior one of any £10 age per or year ability. Visit - http://piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com/We are always or calllooking 01300 for 348277new people to come and join our Jonathanvery friendly Bond, and Secretary welcoming club. PC If you’re looking for a sociable Sunday game of cricket, or a competitive evening league game SHORT MAT BOWLS Thursdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.30 – 9.30 pm C please contact either Declan or Graeme for Contactfurther Sheila information. Hornyak / 01300 34826 TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays Chairman Piddlehinton & Club Village Captain: Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Plush Cricket Declan Chubb 07780690774 Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394 Home of Cricket in the Secretary: Graeme Stephens 07899663773 CRICKET CLUBPiddle ValleyContact Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773 @plushccofficial Club sponsor 2017: BADMINTON Tuesdays Piddlehinton Gym 2 – 4 pm Contact Hilary French / 01300 848501 TENNIS Visit www.piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com Contact 01300 349277 YOGACONTRACTINGG & R Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 10–1.15 am Contact Jane Evans / 01305 259754 om/[email protected]

FOR ALL YOUR TENNIS NEEDS & Solutions Tel/Fax 01300 348277 M 07887 856462 E [email protected] FOR GROUPS, PAIRS or INDIVIDUALS Tennis Lessons (All ages: Beginner to High Performance training) - New Tennis Equipment ( Clothing, shoes, rackets and accessories) - Racket Restringing, Repair and Customisation (24 hr service) - Expert Advice (Training Programs, Nutrition, Weight management, Coach Training) - Psychology (Mental Skills, Motivation training for High Performance) - Physiology (Fitness, Conditioning, Speed training,) Piddle Valley Tennis Club, Private Residential Courts, Public and School Venues Caroline Gossage - Performance Tennis & Sport Psychology Coach - LTA Licensed – CRB Fully Insured NLP Life Coach - Help get your life on track, make personal changes in your family, work, relationships, fitness,

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www.piddlevalley.info 51 To find out more about what’s already available in your area or to find out how to set up a community transport scheme visit www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/travel-dorset/public- transport-bus-and-rail

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Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

We now have stocks of 2018 Diaries and are pleased to say that the price has been held for another year at £4. We also have stocks of Christmas Cards Please contact us (01300 348120) if you would like to support your Air Ambulance by buying either or both of these items.

If you have looked skyward recently you may have noticed the much bigger, but still yellow, helicopter which is your Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance. The new helicopter came into service on Monday 12 June and has a cabin area that is 25% larger than our previous aircraft. This gives our Critical Care Team which consist of a Doctor and Critical Care Paramedic full 360 degree access to the patient in flight. It is also readily equipped for night operations.

We now operate 19 hours a day (7.00am - 2.00am), seven days a week, 365 days a year. All of this is good news to those who urgently need the services of the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and we thank everyone for their amazing support.

Thank you, as ever, for your ongoing support of raising £2.5 million per year to keep the service operational which equates to £2,500 per mission (and this money is raised without any Government or Lottery funding).

Kind regards Susan & Terry Dredge Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance Volunteers

Piddle Valley Country Dancing group

The Autumn term will begin on Monday 18 September, 2.30p.m. to 4.30p.m. in the Memorial Hall, Piddletrenthide. New members always welcome, no experience necessary, just a well-developed sense of humour as, however hard we try, we always make mistakes. We walk through every dance before putting on the music and try to match newcomers with ‘experienced’ dancers (!) so now’s the time to take up a

52 www.piddlevalley.info new interest, get plenty of exercise, enjoy tea and biscuits and a chat with friends and all for the sum of £1 50p per week - what could be better? If you would like more information, contact me, Jane Preston, 01300 348 545.

Piddle Valley Gardens Club

Summer Social There was a knife-edge prelude to this year’s summer social, as debate about the risks of holding it outdoors bounced around the internet. Courage prevailed over dubious forecasts and the whole afternoon was spent in pleasant sunshine in Richard Cake’s trim and beautifully situated garden. Richard’s hospitality was much appreciated, as was the delicious spread provided by members, and an enjoyable afternoon was had by all.

September & October Talks

THE TATTIE MAN COMETH! John Marshall, one of Scotland’s leading potato experts who is otherwise known as ‘The Tattie Man of Auchtermuchty’ will be our speaker on Monday 25th September. We are very fortunate to be able to hear John, thanks to Sally Condon who has persuaded him to come to Dorset on holiday and, whilst he is here, to speak to Piddle Valley gardeners. The Tattie Man is a Chelsea Gold Medallist, and that’s where Sally met him and was so impressed by his magnificent display of potato varieties that she determined to invite him to the Piddle Valley – and he accepted!

The Tattie Man

www.piddlevalley.info 53 GARDENS OF WORLD WAR I In 1918 Winston Churchill remarked to Siegfried Sassoon that ‘War is the normal occupation of man’; there was a pause and he added ‘war and gardening’. On Monday 30th October Christine Stones, a garden historian based in Sherborne, will give a talk on the gardens created on the front line (by both sides) and by British prisoners in Ruhleben Concentration Camp, as well as telling of the contributions to the war effort made by home front gardeners. Christine was a BBC producer and presenter before taking the Bristol University Masters degree in Garden History, graduating in 2004.

Non-members are welcome at these talks, entry £2 including refreshments. They are at 7.30pm in Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall.

Piddle Valley Over 60s

7th September will be our last outing of the season and will be to the Swanage Railway. There will be a fish and chip lunch first at Swanage.

On Saturday 7th October we will be holding our Michaelmas Coffee Morning with stalls selling bric-a-brac and home made cakes and there will be a raffle. This is open to all. We would welcome any donations for the stalls or for raffle prizes. Please come and enjoy a cup of coffee.

Twinning

The Twinning presents: SONGS AND TALES FROM THE SEA

The renowned WAREHAM WHALERS will sing a selection of traditional sea shanties that are guaranteed not only to raise the roof but to stir the emotions. Dorset born fisherman Neville Copperthwaite will also give a short, illustrated talk about the Lyme Bay Marine Reserve, the first in the British Isles to be so designated.

Come on board and enjoy an evening of salt spray, wonderful songs and tales from the Dorset coast.

Join us on October 7th, 7.30pm, Piddle Valley First School. Licensed bar, with canapes. Tickets available from Piddletrenthide Shop or 348670. £8 (£5 children )

The Twinning held a very successful Quiz on June 24th in the Memorial Hall. Huge thanks to Sue Payne and everyone who supported us. It was a ‘ quiz within a quiz’ with teams from outside the Valley competing for the Dorset Twinning Association

54 www.piddlevalley.info shield and local teams playing for fun and a small prize. Donated raffle prizes were very generous: our thanks to The Poachers, Poundbury Garden Centre and Waitrose. A pair of runaway horses outside the hall added to the entertainment and were looked after by the experienced equestrians amongst us!

Our Summer Barbecue was held in fine weather on Jock’s Paddock Plush on August 4th. Many thanks to Ann, Sue and Paul for organising the party and to all who brought puddings and salads.

We’d love to see new members this Autumn – 2018 will be the 25th anniversary of our twinning with Longueville and many events are planned. Jo Thornton 348670 for info.

Piddle Valley Parish Council ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Meetings The Piddle Valley Parish Council meets in Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall, normally on the last Tuesday of the month, at 7.30pm. Meetings start with a “Democratic period”, during which any local resident may personally raise direct to the Council any matter that affects the Valley community. So, if you have something important to say, please either contact your local Parish Councillor or raise it during the start of the next meeting. Please also note that Minutes of meetings are published on the website, so if you do not wish your name to appear, please state this before beginning speaking.

Next meetings are: 26th September. 31st October

Waste Collection arrangements General Waste & Food – alternate Fridays September 8th & 22nd, October 6th & 20th Recycling & Food – alternate Fridays. – September 1st, 15th, 29th. October 13th & 27th.

IRONMAN 70.3 – Road Closures Ironman 70.3 will be held on the Sunday 17th September. The organisers are expecting approximately 2500 entries. The Cycle Race stage will involve closure of the B3142 & B3143 from Puddletown to Kings Stag, the Holwell Rd from Kings Stag to Middlemarsh and the C12 top Sherborne Rd from Middlemarsh to Charminster, effectively from 0730 to 1300hrs. The organisers assure us however that the roads will be opened progressively behind the last cyclists as soon as possible, to reduce impact as much as possible.

www.piddlevalley.info 55 It must be stressed that the road closures have legal authority and we understand that the Police will be enforcing this. Anyone driving on the closed roads may face prosecution and their insurance may not be valid.

For safety reasons, NO VEHICLES will be allowed on the closed roads, other than for “Blue light” vehicles and escorted private vehicles for which specific prior arrangements have been made with the Race Organisers. It is therefore essential that anyone who needs visits from Nurses, Carers etc, or businesses for whom access during the Sunday morning is critical, makes direct contact with the Organisers. Anyone who wants to make personal journeys is advised to depart before the roads are closed or delay departure until the roads are re-opened. Anyone requiring medical help should call 999. Vets will be escorted through the Closures, but contact with Race Control must be made in advance.

Email: [email protected] or phone: 03330 11 66 00

A plan of the Road Closures involved was included in the previous issue of News & Views. The Parish Council has further copies of the plan, if you require one – please contact your Councillor. We also hope to have copies available in the local Pubs, churches and the Shop. Please study this and retain for reference. An updated plan has been issued by the Organisers, with minor changes to timing and closures.

They will also publicise traffic management advice, information and rolling updates on www.dorsetforyou.com/travel-dorset/ironman. Please keep checking back as more information becomes available.

Also, please see our website www.piddlevalley.info for the latest plans and information.

We will be updating the “Valley traffic information” page of the www.piddlevalley.info website as any further information is received. Please do monitor the page for changes – which will also be flagged via the “Latest News” button.

Aqua-sacs Anyone who is at risk of surface water flooding and might have a need for sandbags to keep water out of their property may be interested in this product (other similar products are also available). It is a package of lightweight sacks filled with a water absorbing gel. They are used in the same way as the traditional sandbag, the gel absorbing water and swelling to form a good seal to the building. The advantage is that, when dry, they are much smaller to store than sandbags and lighter to handle. Anyone interested in the product can find more details on the internet ( search for Aqua-sac). There is a “youtube” video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fB94baTBik

56 www.piddlevalley.info NB: The Parish Council makes no recommendation about this or any other product or supplier. There are other similar products available and it is the responsibility of the individual purchaser to satisfy themselves as to its suitability for themselves. It is also the responsibility of the property owner to arrange their own flood protection.

Piddletrenthide Post Office It is understood that the Shop is inviting support by a petition for the continuation of the full Post Office counter service within the Shop. The Parish Council have confirmed its support for the retention of this service and supports the petition.

Bus Service With the withdrawal of the 307 bus service from the 21st July, there is no longer a Public Bus service through the Valley to Dorchester. It is claimed that this is through lack of demand. The Parish Council has been pressing for this to be reconsidered and gathering evidence as to the actual level of use. If you are no longer able to travel because of the loss of the service, please contact your Parish Councillor and let them have the details. We may be able to make a case for a limited service to be provided, but need details of what journeys would be made.

Meanwhile, DCC have arranged for a temporary Community Bus service to run from Piddletrenthide to Trinity St. on Wednesday & Fridays, 10.00hrs in, 1300hrs back. Booking in advance is essential. Full details are on a separate page in the magazine.

We understand the service could possibly be extended further up the Valley, possibly to Alton Pancras, if there is sufficient demand.

If you would be a regular user of this service, or would use it if extended to Alton Pancras, please let your Parish Councillor know, so we can co-ordinate responses and keep pressure on DCC to reconsider the public bus service support.

PCSO Alison Donnison – revised visit times Alison has revised her visits to the Valley and now will be calling at Piddletrenthide Shop & Piddlehinton Village Hall alternately on the third Thursday of the month, starting on 17th August and 21st September respectively, from 1430 to 1500hrs.

Upper Piddle Flood Management Scheme (2017) Dorset County Council have advised us that they are pleased to advise that their Flood Risk Management Team has secured funding from Defra to undertake a Natural Flood Management (NFM) Project in the Upper Headwaters of the River Piddle. They will be working in partnership with the Environment Agency, Wessex Water, Natural England’s Catchment Sensitive Farming Team and other key stakeholders, to reduce the risk of downstream flooding in the Piddle Valley by ‘slowing the flow’ of surface water run-off www.piddlevalley.info 57 through NFM interventions, while also providing benefits to biodiversity that NFM will bring. This is in the very early stages but they will be looking to arrange stakeholder meetings and community “drop-ins” in the Autumn, and they will advise us of these nearer the time. Further information can be found at www.piddlevalley.info/pc.php

PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Approved WD/D/17/001099 South House, Piddletrenthide – change of use of one room to Public Tea Room WD/D/17/001421 W est Cottage, Cerne Hill, Piddletrenthide – construct new access to road, replace rear extensions with new

Pending WD/D/17/001472 16 Paynes Close, Piddlehinton – Demolish rear conservatory and replace with single storey extension WD/D/17/001188 Muston Farm, Piddlehinton – Demolish two agricultural buildings, redevelop redundant Farm buildings for housing. (Listed Building) WD/D/17/001181 & 1201 Doles Ash Farmhouse – first floor extension to cottage (Listed Building) WD/D/17/001069 Austral Farm, Alton Pancras – convert disused cattle barn to single storey dwelling (East side of road) WD/D/17/001026 9 Rectory Rd, Piddlehinton. Internal renovation works following flooding. (LBC) WD/D/17/000099 Muston Farm, Piddlehinton. - Alterations and extensions to agricultural buildings to form 7 residential units including the removal of two agricultural buildings to include car parking, residential garden areas and associated infrastructure including surface and foul water drainage (Full) WD/D/17/000019 Gr ey Thatches, Alton Pancras. Replace roof structure, structural repairs, replace windows, internal repairs following fire. Listed Building.

Note. By the time applications have been published here (possibly up to 10 weeks after I have been notified of them) , the opportunity to make representations has generally passed. Planning applications are however also listed on www.piddlevalley.info as soon as I hear about them, and therefore may still be open if you wish to comment to the Planning Authority.

Andy Howard / 01300 348406

58 www.piddlevalley.info Piddle Valley Losses in The Great War~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

10th October 1917 Stoker (1st Class) Thomas Charles House (Alton Pancras) Royal Navy

Thomas Charles House, the only man on the Alton Pancras memorial to have served in the Royal Navy, was 35 when he died of sickness on 10th October 1917.

He held the rank of Stoker, 1st Class. The title gives an indication of his duties on board ship. In the days of coal-burning warships, the stokers worked at keeping the boilers fed with coal. It was filthy, hot and dangerous toil. Deep in the bowels of the ship, they would have no chance if the ship was damaged in battle and was sinking.

Thomas was the son of Thomas and Blanche House. He was married to Beatrice, whose address is recorded as 5, York Place, Portsea, Portsmouth. He had two younger brothers who were also stokers in the Royal Navy. Bertie House was in H.M.S. Greenwich and Frederick was in H.M.S. Emperor of India. Both survived the war. There was also a sister – Florence Grace.

Thomas House served on H.M.S. Victory in the Battle of Jutland on 31st May–1st June 1916. It has been described as the one great naval battle of the War, in which the British Grand Fleet and the German High Fleet fought a largely indecisive action in the North Sea. Although the Royal Navy suffered most losses, it gained the strategic victory as the German fleet could no longer operate in the North Sea without risking destruction.

Records show that Thomas House died of disease from exposure. He would have been a patient in the Royal Navy Hospital at Haslar, Portsmouth and is buried in Portsmouth Cemetery.

12th October 1917 Private William Eli Park (Piddlehinton) 6th Battalion The Dorsetshire Regiment

William Eli Park was born in Piddlehinton in 1880, the eldest child of Eli and Ellen Park. He had two sisters, Rosalind Anne, born in 1892 and Lily Eliza, 1897.

From his regimental number (10105) he would have been one of the original volunteers to join the Dorsetshire Regiment from Piddlehinton, possibly as a result of Capt. Astell’s recruiting meeting in the School on 1st September 1914. He served at Gallipoli with the 5th Battalion but later was transferred to the 6th Battalion. www.piddlevalley.info 59 He was an old soldier who had seen service on the Somme when, on 6th October 1917, the 6th Dorsets went into the Battle of Passchendaele which started on the 31st July and ended on the 10th November. The intention of this battle was to take the Pilckem and Passchendaele Ridges to the north-east of Ypres and then break out into open country beyond. The battle was an appalling catastrophe. German defences were stronger than anticipated and the weather was the worst for 75 years.

The 6th Dorsets held a support line near the Langemarck and the Regimental History describes conditions as “...this watery waste, blasted with shells. Skies and soil alike were horrible; there was nothing but mud, water, rain and cold, numbing all sensations save that of pain. The universal wet defied all provision for keeping dry or for drying clothes.”

On Friday 12th October, 7.9mm of rain was recorded. That day, 6th Dorsets had eight men killed by shellfire. One of these was William Park. His body was never found and he is commemorated on the Memorial to the Missing of Passchendaele in the Tyne Cot Cemetery. There are 34,888 names on this Memorial of men whose bodies were never found on the Ypres Salient from August 1917 to the end of the War.

WIlliam Eli Park was 27 years old. Bin Roy / 01300 348227

Sport ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

SHORT MAT BOWLS Thursdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.30–9.30 pm Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264 TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.00–9.00 pm Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394 CRICKET CLUB Contact Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773 BADMINTON Tuesdays Piddlehinton Gym 2–4 pm Contact Hilary French / 01305 848501 TENNIS Visit www.piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com Contact 01300 348277 YOGA Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 10–11.15 am Contact Jane Evans / 01305 259754 om/[email protected]

60 www.piddlevalley.info www.piddlevalley.info ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Range of information available includes (updated several times per week)

Events calendar Events in + around the Valley; if you have an event you need including, email at any time [email protected]

Important news items Neighbourhood Plan News, reports + information Dorset Police Ringmaster warnings about local crimes (updated constantly) Valley Churches News, Schedule of Services and Pew Sheets, list of Births, Marriages and Deaths, including published obituaries About the Valley Information about individual Piddle Valley communities, together with more detailed articles about the history of the various settlements Shops + Businesses Categories listing of annual PVNV advertisers, with links to their adverts Doctors Information about the surgeries + links to their websites Valley Clubs + Societies Details + contact details of the many Valley organisations Parish Council List of Councillors, Meeting minutes, news and reports, Planning Applications, Neighbourhood Plan news P’hinton Village Hall Details of what’s available P’thide Memorial Hall Details of what’s available + the Hall’s history The Millennium Green History and news Bridge Educational Trust Details + link to their website Piddle Valley First School Articles + link to their website PVNV magazine Links to back issues from Jan 2011; articles too large or too late to be included in the printed magazine Piddle Valley Design Copy of the document Statement Piddle Valley Parish Plan Copy of the document Gallery Selected photographs of interest to the community

The small button on the top right side of the website Home Page details the most recent changes + additions to make it easier for you to keep abreast of what is available. If you have articles to contribute, suggestions for improvements, additions, corrections, or if there are bits that don’t work, please let me know.

Andy Howard / [email protected] / 01300 348406

www.piddlevalley.info 61 Defibrillators in the Piddle Valley

Great News… thanks to the combined efforts of the Piddle Valley Community our fundraising has reached just over £9,500. This amount will enable us to fund this project for the next 9 years. Special thanks to those clubs/organisations/individuals who have committed to an annual donation. We also need to thank Hardy Signs for producing, free of charge, the signs that you will soon see around the Villages directing you to your nearest defibrillator.

Where we are All defibrillator sites are now registered with the Community Heart beat Trust’s free on-line facility (WebNos) for the maintenance and management of the defibrillators. This also ensures that the Ambulance Service is aware of the locations and the availability of the defibrillators. www.communityheartbeat.org.uk

Where we would like to be There is an additional Service that we will be purchasing to make this project complete.

VILLAGE EMERGENCY TELEPHONE (V.E.T.S) This is an additional service which will provide a single telephone number to access help for a resident or visitor in an emergency. The idea is that a person dials 999 and then the VETS number. The VETS number immediately rings out to ten designated people (good samaritans) in the village simultaneously. When one of the designated individuals accepts the emergency call the nine other phones stop ringing. A third of all 999 calls are from lone rescuers, so getting help to them quickly is important. In the Piddle Valley, many householders live alone or remotely, so the VETS number will provide added support and reassurance. The responder could be asked to help in a number of ways. Anything from directing ambulances to a property or fetching the defibrillator from its location. Alternatively, if the casualty is on a remote footpath the responder will be able to advise emergency service staff. Over the years, paramedics have experienced repeated difficulties locating properties and casualties in the Piddle Valley. This has resulted in delays and paramedics running on foot to access properties on occasions. The VETS number will enable residents to support each other in any kind of emergency and get help to individuals quickly.

Due to the geography of the Piddle Valley we would like to purchase 3 V.E.T.S systems to cover the following areas:

Piddlehinton & White Lackington • Piddletrenthide & Plush • Alton Pancras.

The scheme is free for the first year, and then a set up fee of £45, and then costs £100/year. We will be asking those that have already had defibrillator familiarisation training if they will be willing to be part of this scheme, but would welcome anyone who is willing to take part in this scheme to contact one of your Parish Councillors who can forward your details to the defibrillator group.

Training... A further date for training will be arranged in September/October. We will contact those on the waiting list, but anyone else wishing to take part in training please contact any of your Parish Coun- cillors who can forward your details to the defibrillator group.

62 www.piddlevalley.info Tickets: Piddletrenthide Shop or 348670, Children £5 www.piddlevalley.info 63 Piddle Valley Ring & Ride Tel: 01305 228965

Good News!

Working with local people, DCC have managed to arrange for a local replacement service in the Piddle Valley until we know what Damory will do in September!!

The new route will run at the following times – Wednesdays & Fridays

Route Leaving Arrivin g Piddletrenthide (Nr School) - Dorchester Trinity Street 10.00a 10.45a m m Stopping at Piddlehinton Cross & Piddlehinton Camp Dorchester (Trinity Street) – Piddletrenthide 2.00pm 2.45pm - Piddlehinton Cross - Piddlehinton Camp - Stopping at Piddlehinton Camp and Piddlehinton Cross

From usual bus stops.

You MUST book your seat on this bus by 3.00pm THE DAY BEFORE

Please ring 01305 228965, if an answer phone, please say you need ‘Piddle Valley Ring and Ride’ and:

(i) Leave your name (ii) From where and which run you need to travel (iii) Your contact telephone number

This bus will cost £2.50 each way and half price for under 16’s. The bus will NOT take bus passes or concessionary fares. You cannot get on the bus if you have NOT booked a seat (Max 16 people per trip). Hope this works well for you all.

Jill Haynes County Councillor for Three Valleys [email protected] Tel: 01300 341277

64 www.piddlevalley.info Piddlehinton Millennium Green Trustees Registered Charity No: 1074956

invite you to

“Sounds of Old Dorset” Music, Acting & Readings

Presented by the

New Hardy Players & William Barnes Society

Friday 20 October 7:00 p.m.

Piddlehinton Village Hall

Tickets £8 to include Cheese Platter supper. Bar available.

There will be a brief Piddlehinton Millennium Green AGM prior to the Performance.

Tickets available from Susan – 01300 348120; Sue – 01300 348286 or Linda – 01300 348117 or any Trustee.

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HoweverFriday, each 6th energy October supplier 2017 has discretion… 9.30am over to who 3.30pm receives the rebate if they are in receipt of other means-tested benefits. e.g. in receipt of Savingsat element Age UK of Pension Dorchester, Credit. Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW. If you would like help in applying for your £140 electricity rebate, please contactFor further Age UK details Dorchester of all Ageas soon UK asDorchester possible on services, 01305 269444 please telephone 01305 269444 or look at the website: www. Energy suppliersageukdorchester.org.uk participating in the scheme The electricity suppliers involved in this scheme are: Atlantic, British Gas, EDFCERNE Energy, ABBAS E.ON, VOLUNTARY Ebico, Co-operative CAR Energy,SERVICE First Utility, npower, Sainsbury's Energy, Scottish Gas, Scottish Hydro, Scottish Power,For Southern those peopleElectric, whoSSE, areSwalec registered and Utility with Warehouse. the Cerne Abbas Surgery and who are unable to get to appointments either at the Surgery or the Hospital because of age or illness this voluntary service can help. Our driversIf you would are local like help volunteers to determine who whether want to you help may the be community. entitled to In thePension first instanceCredit and pleaseother benefits, phone pleaseAndrew contact Paul Ageon 07939 UK Dorchester’s 262145 or Welfare Benefits Team on: 01305 269444 [email protected] him at [email protected]

We do ask for at least 48 hours notice, there is a 50p per mile charge to cover costs and a £5 registration fee. It works out at Age UK Dorchester aboutRowan Cottage half the price of a taxi. However a taxi would also keep the meter4 Prince of Wales Road running during t 01305 269444 your appointment whereas our drivers will Dorchester e [email protected] waitDorset DT1 1PW for you withoutwww.ageukdorchester.org.uk charge and bring you back home and help in any other way they can. Age UK Dorchester is a registered charity (charity number 1142519) and a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 07614504). Registered office Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, Dorset DT1 1PW. Age UK Dorchester is an appointed representative of Age UK Enterprises Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for insurance mediation. Financial ServicesNew Register number 311438. IDBB214 03/12. drivers always welcome ! www.piddlevalley.info 69 Puddletown Surgery Tel 01305 848333 Athelhampton Road, Puddletown, DT2 8FY

The Best & Worst Surgeries in Dorset Many of you will have seen the article on 1st August in the Dorset ECHO ranking the GP surgeries in Dorset. We are delighted to have been ranked 9th out of 96! Also, 99% of patients asked said that we had the ‘most helpful receptionists’ and 99% of patients asked were satisfied with our opening hours. Many thanks to all of our patients who took part in the survey. We will continue to try and meet these high standards.

Flu Clinics You are probably aware that anyone aged over 65 or suffer from an illness such as asthma, diabetes, coronary heart disease or Carers of vulnerable people, pregnant ladies and eligible children are able to have a free vaccination against the Flu virus. We will also offer eligible patients a Pneumococcal vaccine if they haven’t had one of these before. Please telephone reception on 01305 848333 to check that you are eligible and to arrange an appointment.

Aged 18 or starting University soon? Deadly strains of Meningitis are on the rise in the UK and older teenagers and new university students are at high risk of infection. The MenACWY vaccine is highly effective against four different strains of Meningitis.

The following group are eligible: 17/18-year-olds (born between 1/9/1998 and 31/8/1999) who are leaving school in summer 2017, and New university students up to age 25 who start university or further education in autumn 2017. Please telephone reception on 01305 848333 to check that you are eligible and to arrange an appointment.

Surgery and Dispensary Opening Times Monday to Friday 8.30 – 6.30 and Saturday 8.30 – 11.00 During those opening hours, we hope to provide patients with an excellent range of appointments to suit all of their needs. These include: 8.30 – 9.00 Telephone consultations with the doctors. 9.00 – 10.30 Open Surgery where access to the doctors will be in order of arrival and guaranteed to be seen. 3.30 – 4.00 Telephone consultations with the doctors. 4.00 – 6.10 Pre-bookable appointments with the doctors.

Saturday mornings – We offer the same as weekday mornings for both the telephone consultations and an Open Surgery session, but please note that you need to book in between 8.30 - 10.00 am to make sure you will be seen.

Repeat Prescriptions - Please remember that our Dispensary require a full 48 hours (2 working days – Monday to Friday) to make sure we can have items ready for your collection.

70 www.piddlevalley.info Dr C T Wakeham 51 Long Street Dr J F R Dobbs Cerne Abbas Dr H M Taylor DORCHESTER Dr J Bubb DT2 7JG Tel: 01300 341666 Fax: 01300 341090

At the surgery patient records are held on our computer system, meaning that all of the team are able to see your record and provide the best care for you without you having to repeat your story. Many people assume that if they attend hospital or access out of hours care, staff will also be able to see the patient record, but this is not the case.

For us to be able to work more closely with other healthcare providers in delivering co-ordinated care to you, Dorset Clinical Commissioning Group is encouraging all GP practices to move to a single clinical system, called SystmOne. For us, this means we will need to change our system in September 2017.

To reduce the amount of work during the change- over period, we ask that if you need to order medication from the dispensary between 8th and 30th September 2017, please order before 8th September. This will give us time to enter stock on the new system, without having to manage repeat prescribing.

If you order medication on line, we will have to issue you with a new password, although we won’t need to see your identification if you have already shown this to us. Please contact us after 30th September if this applies to you.

Please be patient during the time of transition; we need to become familiar with the system so that we can care for you in the future. Also, please be assured that your information will remain confidential and is not at risk.

Gillian Brindle MBA, MSc Adv HCP, B.Ed (Hons), Cert QSB Practice Business Manager

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Phil & Carol welcome you to “The Brace”

Dorset Dining Pub of the Year The Good Pub Guide 2017

Winter Opening Times:

Tuesday to Saturday 12pm to 3pm & 7pm to 11pm And Sunday 12pm to 3pm

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TO BOOK: Contact Miss D Clears, Bookings Officer, on 01300 348417

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ANDREW SHAW MASTER THATCHER Over 30 years experience Free Estimates and Advice Tel: 01305 265384 Mob: 07879 610583

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Street Services Tree Surgery 15 Cabot Rd Felling Wyndham Park Tree Pruning Yeovil, BA21 5FQ Hedge Cutting Call John or Maria T: 01935 329871 Home Improvements M: 07779 860258 New Kitchens Tiling Garden Maintenance Carpentry Grass cutting New Bathrooms Ride on mower for the larger lawns Hedge cutting Building Maintenance Rotivating Guttering Repairs and Cleaning Pruning General Repairs Border Clearance Painting and Decorating Plumbing Garden Designs Decking Please give us a ring when considering Pergolas your next project ... for a free quote Rose Arches Fully insured Trellis Wooden Gates Street Services can now be found on Facebook and Google maps 82 www.piddlevalley.info Earning enough on your investments?

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Piddle Valley Vets is a brand new veterinary surgery where we look after every aspect of your pet’s health and welfare. We match the highest quality and most up-to-date clinical techniques with a caring, compassionate and open environment. The practice is located in the old GP Surgery in the picturesque village of Puddletown. There is plenty of on-site parking and the building has been extensively refurbished and then equipped with facilities to house animals of many different species in the most comfortable and relaxing way possible within a clean, clinical environment. Telephone 01305 848820 www.piddlevalleyvets.co.uk “Keeping Your Pets Well” David Holah BVSc CertZooMed MRCVS

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CAKES, TEA, COFFEE, SOFT DRINKS PLEASE DONATE CAKES! (BRING ON THE DAY OR DROP OFF TO CLAIRE) Further Information from Claire Hudson 01300 348284 All proceeds in support of the Piddlehinton Millennium Green Trust Charity Number 1074956

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4 Shires Asset Management 83 HCP Plumbing & Heating 66 Abbey Hearing 87 J & A Ridell Carpentry and Joinery 19 Age UK, Dorchester 69 Jackson-Stops and Staff 92 Alastair Thomas Furniture Restoration 91 Jaspers Hair Salon 20 Andrew Shaw – Thatcher 81 John Stark/Crickmay Partnership 34 Angel Cake Company 41 Jurassic Computers 11 Anthony Randall Roof Repairs 26 KDS Garden Machinery 32 B A Wallbridge Plumbing & Heating 10 Knighton Countryside Management 79 Beast & Bacchus Catering 84 Lackington Joinery 74 B J Guy Skip Hire 66 Lawrences Auctioneers 25 Blue Lias Marine 2 Logs (county tree services) 85 Brace of Pheasants 78 Louis Knight Electrical 74 Brian Twigg Planning 17 Marsh’s 9 Bridge Educational Trust 6 Martyr Merchants/Martyr Joinery 3 Carers Connected 14 Nicks Motorcycle Training 12 Oil Heating Services 87 Cerne Abbas Surgery 71 Old Chapel Stores 72 Cerne Abbas Airport Taxi 19 Philip J Ralph Groundworks 14 CG Tennis Academies 51 Piano & Music - Simon Grainger 49 Charminster Garage 86 Piddletrenthide PO & Stores 24 Chris Perrins Chimney Sweep 85 Piddle Valley Thai – Simon Grainger 49 Christina Shaw Soft Furnishings 87 Piddle Valley Tennis Club 85 Chumley’s Ltd 73 Piddle Valley Vets 86 Clean Sweep Chimney Sweep 10 Plush Cricket Club 51 Conduit Mead Enterprise Park 79 P N Gray Electrical Contractors 15 Country Catalogue 15 Poachers Inn 47 Creative Clay for All 32 Poundbury Wealth Management 21 Crossways Travel 75 PR Elford Ltd/John Howarth Heating 82 D J Chutter 20 Puddletown Surgery 70 Domestic Appliance Centre 11 Pugsley Revill Accountants 17 Domestic Repairs (Ian Coombs) 12 Rebecca Green Catering 49 Dorchester Framing (TIncleton Gallery) 41 Rob Wood Gardener/Chimney Sweep 15 Dorset Plasterers 19 Ryan Mullins Fencing and Landscaping 76 Eastment Windows & Conservatories 87 Seasons Art Class 77 Ecoliving 9 Shawscape 68 External Property Cleaning Services 22 Sundial Landscapes 26 Fireplace & Stove Centre 16 Street Services 82 Foot Health Practitioner (Imogen Le Sueur) 35 Symonds and Sampson 4 Fournier Ltd 14 Thimble Inn 81 G Chubb Plumbing 12 Trading Standards, Dorset County Council 10 GBC Electrical Ltd 81 UPVC Repair Company 67 George Albert Hotel 84 Wessex Carpentry 74 GJS Plumbing 26 West Dorset Mobile Foot Clinic 27 Grassby Funeral Service 30 Wightmans Orchard Computer club 34 Greenways Tree Care & Garden Services 18 Window Cleaning Services 23 Grove Computers 35 WindowMan, Dorchester 13 Hardy Tree Surgeons 18 Woods Funeral services 30

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