Piddle Valley News & Views
March / April 2013 top The Fiddler on the Roof Cast in Alton Pancras © Annie Freak
A MOVEABLE art@plush exhibition FEAST Millers Barn, Plush, the home of Dot and John Browning, is one venue for the DVA’s first Art Trail “A Moveable Feast”. Through 5 to 7 April 2013 the house and garden, artwork created through the eyes, through the lens and hand sculpted by outstanding creativity include : Frances Hatch coastal collaborations between the artist, the weather. Art Trail Weekend 5 - 7 April Jill Kennington’s landscape and celebrity Open 10 am - 4 pm portrait photography. Exhibition continues to 14 April Mike Chapman’s love of stone represented A by figures and objects. Jonathan Garrett’s garden punctuation
B engaging directly with the natural world.
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Dates for your diary ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
March 2 Saturday The Twinning Jumble Sale P’hinton Hall 2 – 4 pm 4 Monday Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various 4 Monday Cerne Sheep Group The Piddle Inn 7 pm 7 Thursday Over 60s “Imaginary Walk P’thide Mem Hall 2.30 pm Through 17thC Dorchester” 8 Friday The Twinning AGM The Thimble 7.30 pm 10 Sunday “My Darling Clemmie” P’thide Mem Hall 3.30 pm 15 Friday Coffee Morning Wightmans 10.30 am Orchard 16 Saturday Inspired Through the Lens P’thide Mem Hall 10.30 – Photography Gallery 5.30 pm 18 Monday Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various 19 Tuesday Lent Lunch East Farmhouse, 12.30 pm Piddlehinton 23 Saturday Dorchester Disabled Club P’thide Mem Hall 2 pm Spring Jumble Sale 24 Sunday Car Boot Sale Piddle Valley CE 11 am – First School 2 pm 25 Monday Gardens Club “Hellebores” P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm 26 Tuesday PV Parish Council P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm 29 Friday Piddletrenthide Lunch Club The Poachers Inn 12.30 pm 30 Saturday Easter Eve Vigil Lyscombe Chapel 7.30 pm
April 5/7 “A Moveable Feast” Millers Barn, Plush 10 – 4 pm 8/14 Exhibition noon - 5 4 Thursday Over 60s “Cycling Across P’thide Mem Hall 2.30 pm South East Asia” 6 Saturday Gardens Club Spring Show P’thide Mem Hall 2 pm 10 Wed NGS Ivy House Garden Piddletrenthide 2 – 5 pm 12 Friday Coffee Morning Wightmans 10.30 am Orchard 15 Monday Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various 17 Wed NGS Butts Cottage Garden Plush 2 – 5 pm 21 Sunday NGS Ivy House Garden Piddletrenthide 2 – 5 pm 22 Monday Gardens Club Sherborne 6.45 pm 24 Wed Memorial Hall AGM P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm 26 Friday Piddletrenthide Lunch Club P’thide Mem Hall 12.30 pm 29 Monday Mobile Library AP, P’thide, P’ton various 29 Monday Gardens Club Wildlife Comp P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm 30 Tuesday PV Parish Council P’thide Mem Hall 7.30 pm 2nd May, Over 60s outing to Exbury Gardens 11th May, Piddle Valley First School May Fayre
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After endless days of cold grey skies and rain, it is a real joy to have blue skies, sunshine and some extra smooth stretches of roads ! The fields are beginning to lose the glistening covering of water, Valley roads are clearing, spring bulbs emerging and there is a general chatter once more of birdsong in the garden.
This issue sees contributions from new groups, the Cerne Sheep Group and South Dorset Minituarists, as well as a variety of fund raising events supporting Piddle Valley Foundation Base and Kids Club, the Memorial Hall, Dorchester Disabled Club and Twinning Association. There is news on Neighbourhood Plan progress, and good news from our PVNV Hon Treasurer. As ever, we are grateful to all for their contributions in maintaining a flow of news, views and advertisements to be reported in this magazine. We are grateful too that our PO Stores is open for business enabling us all to not only collect daily essentials, local meat and poultry, fresh fruit and vegetables, but our medical prescriptions (from Cerne Abbas Surgery), euros and currency for our trips abroad, as well as a touch of chocolate luxury in the form of Easter Eggs ! Having the PVNV postbag for hand delivery or for mail by post at the Village Stores does help too in the smooth running of PVNV, so please do use this facility.
Don’t forget to check the diary dates and times as there is much on offer including the Easter Eve Vigil at Lyscombe Chapel, National Garden Scheme, exhibitions, music and theatrical productions and for us all the thought of warmer and longer days with the coming Spring.
Dot Browning
Contents Dates for your diary ~ Editorial ~ News from the Vicarage ~ Services ~ News, from the Villages ~ General News & Notices ~ Clubs, Organisations ~ Piddle Valley Neighbourhood Plan ~ Piddle Valley Parish Council ~ Piddle Valley First School ~ Sport ~ Surgeries
Photographs Cover Lighthouse at Portland Bill © Jo Hawker / Inspired Through the Lens Inside Fiddler on the Roof Cast © Annie Freak
Editorial ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Editor Dot Browning T 01300 348280 } E [email protected] Deputy Editor Ros Charlton T 01300 348063 } Treasurer Susan Chance T 01300 348311 E [email protected] Advertising Lindsay Merton E [email protected] Distribution Ann Jordan T 01300 348015 Copy deadline May / June issue – 15th April 5pm Confirmed copy dates – 15th February, April, June, August, October,10th December By post / hand PVNV Postbag, Piddletrenthide Post Office & Village Stores, Piddletrenthide, Dorset DT2 7QF Printed by Creeds of Broadoak
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A brighter dawn is breaking
We are currently on our Lenten journey towards Holy Week (which begins on the 24th March), Good Friday and Easter Day.
Holy Week is like no other week in the Christian year. It begins with Palm Sunday when we remember Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem on a donkey to the cheers of the crowd who laid palm branches to carpet his route. We distribute crosses made of palm leaves to our congregations to hang in their homes for the rest of the year. Next year they are burnt to make ash to use in our Ash Wednesday worship at the start of Lent. By converting the crosses to ashes, we are reminded that defeat and crucifixion swiftly followed triumph.
Throughout Holy Week, we try to follow the events of the last week of Jesus’ life. On the Wednesday (sometimes called Spy Wednesday), we think of the agreement that Judas made with the Sanhedrin to betray Jesus.
On Maundy Thursday, there is a major service, the Chrism Eucharist, at 11.00am in our cathedral at Salisbury which anyone may attend. At this service, as we gather round our Bishop, we all renew our commitment to serve Christ in our various callings. Later that evening, we recall the Last Supper and Jesus’ command that we love one another as we celebrate the eucharist either formally (at Piddlehinton at 6.30pm) or more informally (at an Agape Supper at the Old Brewery Hall, Ansty at 7.00pm). The Agape Supper is a simple meal – usually of lamb which would have been the meat eaten at the Last Supper – with wine at the end of which we share communion informally before the candles on the tables are extinguished and we all depart into the dark in silence, signifying how Jesus’ original followers all melted away into the night as they deserted him after his arrest.
Good Friday is the most solemn day of the Church’s year as we remember our Lord’s crucifixion.
An empty feeling continues until the resurrection is proclaimed at a joyful celebration, the Easter Vigil, at Lyscombe chapel at 7.30pm on Easter Eve. The celebration of our Lord’s victory over death continues on Easter Day itself. Our imagination boggles at the resurrection but it is the centre of our faith. Easter Day marks not just the beginning of a new week but the transformation of human history. We find it all very hard fully to understand but we know that the raising of Jesus from death opens up for us a window on to a mysterious but endless vista. That must be worth more than just a passing thought.
Rev Tony Monds The Vicarage, Piddletrenthide T 01300 348211 E [email protected]
11 SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON, READINGS CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY
rd 3 March Cheselbourne Melcombe Horsey Lent 3 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion Purple
Ps 63.1-9 Hilton Piddletrenthide Isa 55.1-9 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.00am Morning Prayer 1 Cor 10.1-13 Luke 13.1-9 Piddlehinton Alton Pancras 9.30am Family Service 5.30pm Evening Prayer
th 10 March Hilton Melcombe Horsey Lent 4 / 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer Mothering Sunday Purple Cheselbourne
Ps 32 9.30 Family Eucharist (for Mothering Sunday) Josh 5.9-12 2 Cor 5.16-end Piddlehinton Luke 15.1-3, 11b-end 9.30am Piddle Valley Mothering Sunday Service
th 17 March Alton Pancras Hilton Lent 5 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer Purple
Ps 126 Piddlehinton Melcombe Horsey Isa 43.16-21 9.30am Parish Communion 11.00am Family Eucharist Phil 3.4b-14 John 12.1-8 Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne 9.30am Family Service 6.00pm Evening Prayer
th 24 March Piddletrenthide Melcombe Horsey Palm Sunday 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer Red
Ps 118.19-24 Alton Pancras Hilton Isa 50.4-9a 9.30am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evening Prayer Phil 2.5-11 Luke 19.28-40 or Cheselbourne Piddlehinton Luke 22.14-23.end or 11.00am Family Service 6.30pm Evening Prayer Luke 23.1-49
th 28 March Piddlehinton Old Brewery Hall, Ansty Maundy Thursday 6.30pm Parish Eucharist 7.00pm Agape Supper White
th 29 March Melcombe Horsey Piddletrenthide Good Friday 12 noon Devotion 2.00pm Devotion Hangings removed
th 30 March Lyscombe chapel Easter Eve 7.30pm Easter Vigil Hangings removed
st th Compline at 5.00pm on 1 Mar (Piddlehinton), on 8 Mar (Alton Pancras), on 15th Mar (Piddletrenthide) and on 22nd Mar (Piddlehinton) st th th nd at 6.00pm on 1 , 8 , 15 and 22 Mar (Hilton) !
12 SERVICES and THE BENEFICE of THE PIDDLE VALLEY, HILTON, READINGS CHESELBOURNE and MELCOMBE HORSEY
st 31 March Alton Pancras Melcombe Horsey EASTER DAY 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.00am Parish Communion White
Ps 118.14-24 Cheselbourne Piddlehinton Acts 10.34-43 9.30am Parish Communion 11.00am Family Eucharist (use as OT lesson) John 20.1-18 or Hilton Piddletrenthide Luke 24.1-12 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.00am Family Eucharist
th 7 April Cheselbourne Melcombe Horsey Easter 2 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Communion White
Ps 150 Hilton Piddletrenthide Acts 5.27-32 9.30am Family Eucharist 11.00am Morning Prayer (use as OT lesson) John 20.19-31 Piddlehinton Alton Pancras 9.30am Family Service 6.30pm Evening Prayer
th 14 April Hilton Piddletrenthide Easter 3 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Parish Eucharist White
Ps 30 Cheselbourne Piddlehinton Acts 9.1-20 9.30am Family Eucharist 6.30pm Parish Communion (+APCM) (use as OT lesson) John 21.1-19 Melcombe Horsey 11.00am Morning Prayer
st 21 April Alton Pancras Hilton Easter 4 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer White
Ps 23 Piddlehinton Melcombe Horsey Acts 9.36-end 9.30am Parish Communion 11.00am Family Eucharist (use as OT lesson) John 10.22-30 Piddletrenthide Cheselbourne 9.30am Family Service 6.00pm Evening Prayer (+APCM)
th 28 April Piddletrenthide Melcombe Horsey Easter 5 8.30am Holy Communion 11.00am Morning Prayer (+APCM) White
Ps 148 Alton Pancras Hilton Acts 11.1-18 9.30am Family Eucharist 6.00pm Evening Prayer (+ APCM) (use as OT lesson) John 13.31-35 Cheselbourne Piddlehinton 11.00am Family Service 6.30pm Evening Prayer
Morning Prayer is said at 8.00am on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Tuesdays at Piddletrenthide, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at Alton Pancras, every Wednesday at Hilton and at 9.30am on the 1st, 3rd and 5th Thursdays at Piddlehinton. A said Eucharist is celebrated at 9.30am on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays at Piddlehinton .
Services shown in italics are taken from the timeless prose of the Book of Common Prayer published in 1662. The Family Eucharists (based on Common Worship Order One), Family and other services are in contemporary language. !
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14 From the Registers
Holy Baptism Poppy Rose Kellaway was baptised at St Martin’s, Cheselbourne on the 23rd December 2012.
Bo Elizabeth Conyers-Silverthorn was baptised at St Andrew’s, Melcombe Horsey on the 20th January 2013.
Holy Matrimony Paul Andrew Griffiths and Jennifer Anne Williams were married at St Martin’s, Cheselbourne on the 29th December 2012.
Funerals The funeral of Patrick David James Chant of Ansty (but formerly of Middlemarsh) took place at The Church of the Holy Rood, Buckland Newton on the 25th January 2013 followed by burial.
The funeral of Martin Albert Granger of Piddlehinton took place at St Mary the Virgin’s, Piddlehinton on the 12th February 2013.
The funeral of Kenneth Cyril Judges of Martinstown (but formerly of Melcombe Bingham) took place at Weymouth crematorium on the 12th February 2013.
News, comings & goings in the valley ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Alton Pancras
AP 60th Anniversary of the Coronation Alton Pancras is planning to celebrate the occasion with an exhibition of memorabilia in the Church. More details will be included in May / June PVNV. If anyone has suitable items that they would we prepared to lend please contact Sally Dangerfield / 01300 348880
AP Village Fete The fete season kicks off with the AP fete in the walled garden of the Manor, at 2 pm on Saturday 25th May: 50% of the proceeds to the AP church restoration fund and the balance to local charities of which 25% to the AP Trust for village projects. Fete supporters are very welcome to send suggestions for local charities which they would like to see supported by the fete to AP Trust chair Rex Goddard / [email protected] or AP Trustee Andrew Graham / [email protected] Andrew Graham
15 PIDDLEHINTON!s MOST EAGERLY AWAITED ANNUAL EVENT IS BACK!! The Twinning JUMBLE SALE
Sat Mar 2nd The Village Hall 2.00pm – 4.00pm. Admission still 50p, & includes cup of tea! Cakes & other Refreshments available.
As ever, JUMBLE DONATIONS are much needed & very warmly welcomed!!
Please deliver Sat morning to Hall on day. If inconvenient, please leave earlier with Bernard or Julie at 2, Rectory Rd, Piddlehinton. Or Tel 348670 if you need collection. Thanks!
Usual mad prices! Grab yourself a Bargain!
16 AP Two Beech trees opposite Barcombe pond had to be felled/pruned as they were seriously infected by a Latin-named fungus which weakens the base. Reducing the height of one will prolong its life for five years.
AP PCC Chairman Richard Titley presented framed copies of the Alton Pancras map to Rex Goddard of Blades for his 30 years voluntary service as PCC Treasurer, and Jillie Edwards of Holcombe Dairy House for organising the floral decorations in the church for the same period. Communities only function through volunteers such as these.
AP Naturally there was strong AP presence in Fiddler On The Roof with its director and choreographer Rachel Olley and musical director Elizabeth Sweetnam at the helm. Performers included Alice and Emily Goddard, Alex Brazier, Gill Greenslade, Hattie and Paul Olley, while Kelvin (with bowtie) and Heather Bland (without) were front-of-house, Sue Howell made the prayer shawls and ex AP resident Chris Ralph supplied the milk churn. Another winner!
AP Two men who run and walk them regularly for health and fitness, (Roland Dangerfield of the Old Rectory and Ken Atwooll of Halcyon Cottage, The Terrace) are AP’s footpath liaison officers Another road-runner, Simon
Coombes of Flintcumb, keeps churchyard grass in trim at much slower speed!
AP The estate agent visiting an AP property for sale while N&V was being delivered said that he always recommended a copy be on view at any house in the valley he was trying to sell as it showed just what an attractive locality this was to move into ! [email protected]
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Flower Tubs Vivian Saxby has been maintaining four flower tubs in Piddlehinton, for a few years now, paying for plants from her own pocket and would like to know if there are any people in the village that would be willing to lend a hand either practically or financially. Four new tubs were bought last year with money from Piddlehinton's share of the budget, held by the Piddle Valley Parish Council and as these coffers are now empty, it is difficult, not only to keep all four tubs looking pristine, but also a drain on the pocket. Can you help ?
David Saxby / 01300 348528
Lent Lunch There will be a Lent Lunch at East Farmhouse Piddlehinton on Tuesday 19th March at 12.30 pm in aid of the Syrian refugees. Everyone is most welcome; please let me know in advance if you want to come.
Gay Hanbury / 01300 348465
17 M A R Q U E E H I R E AND MANY OTHER ITEMS The Churches have for hire Two marquees (38ft x 28ft) which can be joined together. A large (30ft x 15ft) tent. A Hog-Roast (with hog if you want) A Skittle Alley Folding chairs, tables, catering items Discounted rate for events held within the Four Parishes of Hilton, Melcombe Horsey, Cheselbourne & Milton Abbas Contact: Roger & Meg Gray Tel: 01258 837152 email: [email protected]
18 19 The Thimble Inn Piddlehinton, Dorchester, DT2 7TD
Stuart & Heather welcome you as your new hosts Warm friendly welcome, real ales & log fires Menu & daily specials board, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients Selection of Dorset cheeses Re-launch of the brain teasing Thimble Quiz, & special theme nights Traditional Sunday Roast Lunches Now open again on Sunday evenings
For bookings or enquiries, please call 01300 348270 or email [email protected]
20 Piddlehinton Carol Singing A huge thank you to everyone who sang their way round Piddlehinton and to all who generously gave to our charities, the Dorchester Food Bank and the Weldmar Hospicecare Trust. Our thanks also to The Thimble for welcoming the weary and, by then, rather hoarse singers ! We raised a magnificent £240 which was divided equally between the two chosen charities.
Susie Harland
Piddlehinton Village Hall – What’s on every week
Tuesdays TABLE TENNIS 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305267394
Thursdays OPEN COFFEE MORNING with homemade cakes 10.00 – 12.00 Contact Margaret Packer / 01300 348640 Jane Court / 01300 348989 POST OFFICE 2.00 – 4.00pm SHORT MAT BOWLS 7.30 – 9.30pm Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264
To Hire Very reasonable hire rates for groups, parties and events, 15 large and 5 small tables, tea urn and other equipment
Bookings Contact Vickey Steven / 01300 348294 Chair Pam Lock / 01300 348474 Treasurer Fay Lord / 01300 348335 Secretary Sue Nicholas / 01300 348436
Vickey Steven 01300 348294
Piddletrenthide + White Lackington
Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall Thank you to everyone who has supported our recent programme of Artsreach events; at the time of writing I am still chuckling at the unrehearsed, spontaneous and very funny Kepow Theatre “Seven Ages of Man” which took place on Friday 1st February. We had an audience of around 70 people who were very enthusiastic and participated fully in the evening; special mention must of course, go to Bin Roy for his contribution!! The income for the Hall from Artsreach productions is very small, but the Trustees feel very strongly that it is important to bring such high quality arts events to the valley. The next event is “My Darling Clemmie” on Sunday 10th March at 3.30 pm (Tea and Cakes available to buy!) We also wish to thank West Dorset District Council for a donation of £500 towards the running costs of the Hall from their “Car Boot” income last year.
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Phil & Carol welcome you to “The Brace”
Winter Opening Times: 1st November 2011 to 31st March 2012
Tuesday to Saturday 12pm – 3pm and 7pm – 11pm Sunday 12pm – 3pm
Sunday Lunch – 2 Courses for £14
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22 The Annual General Meeting for the Memorial Hall will take place on Wednesday 24th April at 7.30 pm, followed by a Committee Meeting. WE ARE STILL IN DESPERATE NEED OF A SECRETARY – WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE OFFER TO HELP ? There are only 5 or 6 meetings a year, which last for approximately 1-1 ½ hours each, so the commitment is minimal. The Hall has been here for 90 years this year and is used by the community for all sorts of meetings and events. New Trustees would also be very welcome. For further information please contact Janet Keen / 01300 348851
Photos From Inspired Through The Lens Gallery
Come along to Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall on Saturday 16th March between 10.30 am - 5.30pm and view Jo Hawker’s Inspired Through the Lens work and possibly buy some photos in A4 and A3 size and blank cards.
Refreshments will be available with soup served between 12 noon -2.30pm.
A donation will be given to Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall on any item sold.
Jo Hawker
National Gardens Scheme - Ivy House, Piddletrenthide
The Ivy House garden will be open and there will be plants for sale and delicious Home-Made Teas – so do come! The dates are Wednesday April 10th 2-5 pm Sunday April 21st 2-5 pm + Monday May 6th 2-5 pm
Dave + Bridget Bowen / 01300 348255
Plush
National Gardens Scheme - Butts Cottage Wednesday, 17th April, 2 - 5 pm £3, children free
It is difficult to predict what the garden will look like in two months' time after such a wet and cold autumn and winter. With luck there should be a good show of fruit blossom, varied spring bulbs and shrubs, and, as the camellias seem to be late this year they may still be out to complement the rhododendrons and azaleas in the acid-bed and pots in front of the house. Still too early for the marsh-orchids but their presence should be obvious - surely they will have enjoyed the wet conditions ! - which may whet your appetite for a return visit on our Open Days on 26th May and 9th June.
Jane and John Preston
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24 P The annual Plush drinks this time at Butts Cottage, saw many residents and friends young and old welcoming the year ahead with much talk of newcomers, initiatives, building and gardens.
P 2013 has seen resident numbers growing with the arrival on 30th December of Bunny Rawlings, a welcome sister for Hector, and on 13th January, Benjamin Burnham arrived, a welcome brother for Emily, so there are more families walking with children and buggies now around Plush.
P A site meeting was held to discuss the green box the Water Board had newly installed on the verge opposite Lower Farm House, a sampling point for water supply; if a drip from a nearby tree were to enter, it would be ruined. They accepted that the siting did mean it became a prominent eyesore and agreed to move it back to a discreet position on the other side, accepting it that it is possible to wait for a dry moment to take the sample.
P Sections of road to Mappowder have been suffering from the depredations of heavy agricultural machinery for some time and reduced in parts to little more than rough tracks but all have been converted to luxuriant carpets of tarmac. Within a week, heavy runoff from Plush Hill caused new elephant traps to emerge. A meeting with DCC is planned, meanwhile, it would be helpful if all can show some courtesy towards slow car drivers wary of damage to their tyres.
P DVA’s Dorset Art Trail “A Moveable Feast” opens at Millers Barn 5/7 April showing art through the house and garden, created through the eyes, the lens and hand sculpted by outstanding creativity. See poster for details.
P The 2013 Music At Plush weekends - 21/22 June, 5/7 July, 23/24 and 30/31 August and 14 September. Programme will include a Young Musicians Workshop to enable local young musicians to discover the joy of ensemble music. Details www.musicatplush.net / 0203 2861885 Dot Browning / 01300 348280
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Event in Piddletrenthide at The Memorial Hall
"My most brilliant achievement was my ability to persuade my wife to marry me" (W. Churchill)
This is the remarkable, moving and highly entertaining story of the woman who married one of the truly great figures of the 20th century: Sir Winston Churchill. Rohan McCullough is a highly experienced actress both on stage and screen. Her most notable success has been with her one- woman shows - Testament of Youth, The Towers of Trebizond, and The Tale of Beatrix Potter - which she has performed worldwide. My Darling Clemmie is written by Hugh Whitemore, who has written extensively for stage and screen, and won various awards for his work. He received three awards for his TV film The Gathering Storm about Churchill in the 1930s. Whitemore revisits this subject for My Darling Clemmie, which is directed by Gareth Armstrong and performed by Rohan McCullough. .00 ets £8 "a fantastically talented and moving actress" Tick 247 The Scotsman ) 348 01300 “McCulloughs performance is riveting... an absorbing experience.” tel ( one4review Tea and Cakes available to buy in the interval 3.30pm Sunday 10th Mar 2013
27 28 Blood Donation
You can make an initial check to find out whether your health allows you to donate blood by calling 0300 123 23 23 or on the Blood Transfusion website www.blood.co.uk. The website also explains what to expect at a donation session and how blood is used. You can book an appointment as well, which minimises your waiting time at the session.
DORCHESTER sessions are held at the United Church Hall, South Street (near Goulds household store). The sessions are from 1.30 pm to 3.25 pm and 4.30 pm to 7.00 pm on Thursday 7th March and Thursday 18th April.
STURMINSTER NEWTON sessions are held at The Exchange on Friday 29th March from 10.00 am to 1.30 pm Monday 22nd April from 1.30 pm to 3.25 pm + 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm
The blood donation website also has links to websites giving information about registering as a potential donor of tissues such as skin, bone and bone marrow. Rosalyn Charlton
Spring at Minterne Gardens
Minterne Gardens look forward to welcoming old friends and new again this spring. The Gardens opened for the Snowdrops and will remain open until 9th November. The Himalayan Gardens display a bounty of colour with daffodils appearing alongside the fresh green buds on the trees. Look out for March flowering magnolias, adorning the garden with their delicate scents. The Rhododendrons are preparing themselves for some amazing displays towards the end of the month. The deep scarlet flowers, distinctive pinky reds, and the glorious pure whites.
Daily 10am – 6pm; free parking in car park opposite the church; dogs welcome on leads; not suitable for wheelchairs.
Ray Abraham, Head Gardener
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.
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30 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
Meetings of Trustees to consider applications are held in February, June and October. Further details of the Trust can be found at www.bridgeeducationaltrust.org.uk. 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. Richard Drewe / 01300 348253
Home-Start West Dorset - Waitrose Community Fund
Thanks to all customers of Dorchester and Bridport Waitrose branches. Home-Start West Dorset was supported by Waitrose Community Matters scheme with money raised enabling the children of families supported by the charity to receive a Christmas present and families also benefit from support.
The charity provides friendship, advice and practical support to families living in the WDDC area and Weymouth & Portland and have at least one child under five years old and helps parents rediscover the joy of parenting. Volunteers who are parents themselves, receive 40 hours of training and then matched to a family, visiting them in the family home for 2-4 hours per week. To find out more about being a volunteer or for more information www.homestartwestdorset.co.uk or contact Helen or Gemma / 01305 755608
Clubs, Groups, Organisations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The Dorchester Disabled Club Spring Jumble Sale - 23rd March 2013 Our Spring Jumble Sale is on Saturday 23rd March at 2 pm in the Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall. There will be clothes, bric-a-brac, toys, books, a raffle and teas. If you have any of the above to spare, please bring them along to the Memorial Hall on the morning of the sale between 10 am and 12 noon, or contact Eileen on 01300 348407 for more details.
Grateful thanks to all those who supported our Autumn Sale, the best ever ! We cleared £398.49 towards our Ambulance Fund. Eileen Cuff
31 Spring Show Opens at 2.00 pm Saturday 6th April at Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall
Come and join us to see some of the best local garden and home produce in the Piddle Valley. Have a go yourself and enter one of the many classes: ! Vegetables (7 classes) ! Flowers (34 classes) ! Floral art (3 classes) ! Photography (3 classes) Refreshments will be available Full details from Jean Groome tel 01300 348598 to all s open classe * most
32 Piddle Valley Country Dancing Group Memorial Hall, Mondays, 2.15 - 4.15 pm
Easter is early so our Spring term will end on Monday 25th March. By tradition, the last session of every term is free so why not come along for a 'taster' and see if country dancing is for you. In spite of the difficult weather/road closures etc. we haven't missed a single week so far this term. Numbers are good - we're still chasing that elusive 16 to give us two sets of eight dancers.
Jane Preston / 01300 348545
Piddle Valley Gardens Club AGM
There was a good turn out for the AGM in January. Peter Chance welcomed everyone and thanked the out going committee for all their hard work for the Club. He gave particular thanks to Sue Beckingham who stood down as Chair after three years of committed leadership. He also thanked Jean and Eric Groome for their unstinting work regarding the Club, particularly the seed orders and show schedules. Sue Beckingham then thanked Peter for his support during her time as Chair and also Elizabeth Jolliffe for her hard work as the Show secretary.
The old committee stood down and a new committee was formally elected :
President John Preston Chair Ann Jordan Secretary Alison Royce Show Secretary Neil Herbert Treasurer Sally Condon John Foot, Ian Condon, Richard Cake, Jean Groome, Eric Groome
Refreshments followed the formal meeting, then a viewing of photographs taken at Chelsea Flower Show, kindly put together by Ian Condon.
The Club meets on the last Monday of each month. Each meeting is advertised on village notice boards; the next meeting is on Monday 25th March when Diana Guy will be talking about Hellebores and there will be plants to purchase at this meeting. Do come and join us. Membership is only
£10 or non members welcome for £2.
Dates for your diaries Talk: Hellebores, Diana Guy, Monday 25th March Spring Show, Memorial Hall, Saturday 6th April Members only discount evening 6.45pm, Castle Gardens, Monday 22nd April Talk: Wildlife friendly garden competition, Monday 29th April Joy Wallis, P’ton
Ann Jordan, Chair / 01300 348015
33 Street Services Killara Piddletrenthide Dorchester, Dorset DT2 7QL Call John or Maria Telephone 01300 348008 Mobile 07779 860258
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34 35 36 Piddle Valley Over 60s
Our first meeting of the New Year at the beginning of February we had our Great Dorset Quiz. John Waterman was the star of the show and took first place with Ruth Read just one mark behind in second. Well done to both.
In both March and April we will be having a talk. On 7th March Brian Bates will talk on “An Imaginary Walk Through 17th Century Dorchester” and on 4th April Jonathan Risley will talk on “Cycling Across South East Asia”. Both talks commence at 2.30pm in The Memorial Hall at Piddletrenthide. On 2nd May there will be the first of this year’s outings to Exbury Gardens. More details at our April meeting. Hilary French / 01305 848501
Piddletrenthide Lunch Club
Just a reminder that Lunch Club is now the LAST Friday of each month at 12.30 pm.
Friday 29th March (Good Friday) Fish and Chips at The Poachers Inn Friday 26th April Menu to be advised
An enjoyable meal of Spaghetti Bolognaise followed by Fruit crumble was served in January and as ever Ann’s table decorations were admired. Thank you to everyone for cooking and helping. We look forward to seeing our regulars in the Piddletrenthide Memorial Hall and will also welcome new ‘diners’ who would like to sample our delicious meals and friendly company ! If you would like to join us for lunch or volunteer to help please contact
Sue Jennings / 01300 348076
Cerne Sheep Group
You don't have to be a shepherd, farmer or smallholder to join Cerne Sheep Group - just take a general interest in the countryside. On Monday, 4th March at The Piddle Inn, John Hoskin, a recent Farmer's Weekly farmer of the year, will talk about how he integrates sheep with all the other aspects of his mixed farm near Dorchester. There is no meeting in April (many people lambing) and in May we will probably have a farm walk at Hinton St. Mary.
We always welcome newcomers to meetings, first-timers are free; after that, £4 per time or become a member for £25 (two at the same address) or £15 single. Worth joining if you want to join our visit to the farm run by BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson and his father Joe, where there is probably the largest collection of rare breeds in Britain! For more details contact Secretary Susan Wreford or Treasurer Steve Tanner [email protected] / 01300 320007, 07976 968195 Steve Tanner, 24 Cattistock Rd, Maiden Newton DT2 0AG / 07974 814751
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40 The South Dorset Miniaturists
The Club was formed 15 years ago; we make items for Dolls Houses, Shops and Market stalls in 1/12th and 1/24th scale. Space within our homes is not always available. However, don’t be put off in having room for a dolls house, you can make VERY tiny houses; even make a house within a plant pot.
Every second Tuesday in the month we meet from 2 pm until 4 pm at Dorchester YMCA, Sawmills Lane for a varied programme of workshops, from beginners to the more advanced. Transport, in some areas, would be available. If you are interested, and would like to know more, visit a session in progress or please contact Ann Goold / 01300 341208
Dorchester and District Bible Society Action Group Spring Coffee Morning and Sale Saturday 9th March 9.45am - 11.45am United Church Hall, South Street Dorchester
Donations of books, CD's, Bric a Brac etc gratefully received Please contact Clive and Lesley Horn 01300 341996
Twinning Association 20th Anniversary Twinned with Longueville, Normandy
2013 brings us to the 20th anniversary of the Twinning, and a large group of us will be going over to Normandy at the end of May. The French have promised us a wonderful four days and we hope to take the children in the party to the local school for an afternoon. We stay with French families, with excellent hospitality and day trips to local places of interest such as Mont St Michel and the beautiful Normandy coast.
Our AGM and dinner take place on Friday, 8th March at The Thimble. Why not come along that evening to see how we are planning to celebrate the 20th anniversary ?
Our Jumble Sale will be on Saturday, March 2nd in Piddlehinton Hall from 2pm – 4pm . See our poster elsewhere in this edition. All jumble and bric a brac gratefully received.
We are looking for a family or families ( preferably with teenage children, but not essential ), to host two teenage French girls this summer – please see separate item.
For all information contact Jo Thornton / 01300 348670
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! 42 Piddle Valley News And Views - Progress Report
On 31 December 2012 PVNV completed the second successful financial year of publication in the new format. This has been achieved by the loyalty of advertisers and generosity of Piddle Valley churches, organisations and private donors. The volunteers who collate information and the distributors of the magazine also play an important role in its success. The magazine will continue to be delivered free-of-charge to all households in the Piddle Valley.
Thank you to all involved. Susan Chance, Hon Treasurer
Accommodation for Two French Teenagers
Two French teenage girls, connected to the Twinning, would love to spend time with an English family or families this July to improve their English. This could be on either an exchange or paying guest basis. A family with other children of around this age, from the Valley or nearby, would be ideal.
One of the sisters is 12 years old and the other is 15; they live on the outskirts of Paris, in St Germain – en –Laye, and their parents attach a lot of importance to their English studies. They spent two weeks in England last summer, but spoke too much French together, so their parents would be delighted to find two host families or one family who would help them to improve !
Please contact Jo Thornton 348670, if you would like more information with no obligation !
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 half-hour”, 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.
Next meetings are:26th March, 30th April, 28th May
Parish Council Vacancy in Piddlehinton - Last call Elise Henry has stepped down as a Parish Councillor due to personal commitments. If anyone is interested in being elected or co-opted as a replacement, please contact John Cox , Parish Council Chairman / 01300 348454
43 Newsletter 1
The new working party, with Focus Groups several new faces, has begun to meet at the Piddle Inn to talk • Environment, landscape + farming about the way ahead. • Transport, communications + The main subjects for study are infrastructure including roads, cycleways, footpaths confirmed and focus groups and bridleways created to take each aspect forward by looking at the • Housing + sustainable development, experiences of residents and redundant buildings conversion talking to them about the way with emphasis on designing for low they see the future character of energy use the Valley settlements develop • Renewable energy for community in the next 10-15 years. use, its generation and distribution
We shall be present at the • Business and community facilities, various village meetings to employment and tourism listen to the local points raised by residents and discuss any concerns they may have in more detail. This is an essential Village Meeting dates part of the process of information gathering for the Neighbourhood Plan. So far we have four or five people in each of these focus groups so if you feel able to join them, we would welcome your help.
Contact the Working Group Chairman John Browning telephone 01300 348981 email [email protected] [email protected]
44 Road Works DCC have advised of the intention to apply “surface dressing” (tar and chippings) to the following roads : Rectory Rd to the Sherborne Rd, Piddlehinton 15 – 18th April Piddletrenthide to Blackhill Cross (Cerne Hill) 17th – 19th April Ridge Hill, Buckland Newton (Duntish to Sherborne Rd) 18th – 23rd April
The work will be subject to rolling road closures and residents access. The dates are “windows” and no two roads will be closed at the same time. Diversions will be signed.
Neighbourhood Plan Working Group Report The Working Group has now set up “Focus Groups” to look at various topics. A regular series of meetings are planned and all reports will be posted on the Localism Pages of the www.piddlevalley.info website. If anyone is interested in helping in any way, however small or large, please contact John Cox / 01300 348454 or John Browning / 01300 348981
PLANNING APPLICATIONS Approved 1/D/12/001610 & 1611 Brackstone’s barns, White Lackington. Certificate of Lawful Use.
1/D/12/001486 16 Paynes Close, Piddlehinton. Erect 2 storey side extension.
1/D/12/001495 Westward, White Lackington. Erect side extension and garage, change first floor window.
Refused None Pending Note By the time these applications have been published here, the opportunity for anyone 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 for comments to the Planning Authority.
1/D/12/001614 Enterprise Park. Erect building for Agricultural Machinery Sales, repair and distribution; Outline Planning Permission; comments closed.
1/D/12/001711 West Barn, Plush. Erect extension to existing building, demolish existing garage;comments closed.
1/D/12/001710 West Barn, Plush. Listed Building consent – internal & external alterations; comments closed.
1/D/12/001709 West Barn, Plush. Alterations & extension; comments closed.
Andy Howard / 01300 348461
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Opera Tenor (and school parent) John Hudson gave a rousing performance of Nessun Dorma then the torch was carried across to Cerne Abbas, our mode of transport a shiny John Deere tractor courtesy of Mr Smart. For more information and pictures of the DASP Olympic torch visit the DASP website www.dasp.org.uk Children at the school have been out and about this half term. Buzzards class (Year 2) learned about keeping safe at Streetwise. Woodpeckers (Year 1) who have been learning about ‘Under the Sea’ paid a visit to Weymouth Sealife centre. Owls were lucky enough to go on two trips to Nothe Fort and Bovington Tank Museum to help bring their World War 2 topic alive. We are losing one of our longest serving members of staff soon as Sandra Clarke one of our marvellous Midday Supervisors is leaving. We’d like to say a very big thank you for all her hard work and wish her well in her new job. Forthcoming events Our Foundation Base and Kids’ Club are holding a jumble sale and car boot sale on 24th March at 11am – 2.00pm. For information phone 01300 348219 If you have any items that you wish to donate please see Claire in the office. Cath Rothman, Assistant Headteacher / 01300 348219 Sport ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SHORT MAT Thursdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.30 – 9.30pm BOWLS Contact Sheila Hornyak / 01300 348264 TABLE TENNIS Tuesdays Piddlehinton Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00pm Contact Beryl Ellis / 01305 267394 CRICKET CLUB Contact Graeme Stephens / 07899 663773 BADMINTON Tuesdays Piddlehinton Gym 2 – 4 pm Contact Hilary French / 01300 848501 TENNIS Visit www.piddlevalleytennis.googlepages.com Contact 01300 349277 Disclaimer Whilst every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of advertisements and copy in this magazine, we cannot accept responsibility for any information given or claims made by our advertisers. 51 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, and personal growth. 52 dorchester framing With over 25 years experience, we offer excellent advice and competitive prices for all kinds of picture framing and mounting. 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When you call 111 a trained adviser will ask you questions to find out what’s wrong, give you medical advice and direct you to someone who can help you, like an out-of-hours doctor or a community nurse. If they think your condition is more serious they will direct you to a hospital or send an ambulance. Help Us to Help You We are still looking for patients to join our Patient Representation Group. If you are interested in working with us to improve the services we offer then please send an email to [email protected] marked PRG Group and we will send you an enquiry/application form. Alternatively please ask for a form at reception. EASTER CLOSURE 29th March Good Friday 30th March Saturday 31st March Easter Sunday 1st April Easter Monday If you become unwell and need medical help when we are closed you should dial 111, which is the new NHS service to use when it is not a life-threatening situation. Remember: if you or a member of your family becomes critically ill and needs immediate medical treatment you should telephone 999 and ask for an ambulance Dr Craig Wakeham, Dr Jeremy Dobbs, Dr Helen Taylor, Dr Jenny Bubb, Mrs Lynne Dolder 51 Long Street Cerne Abbas DT2 7JG 56 News from Puddletown Surgery March issue 2013 Once again I am writing to keep you up to date with events at Puddletown Surgery and impart important health messages. If there are any other matters you would like us to address, please let us know by ringing to speak to Carol Taylor, Practice Manager, on 01305 848333 or e-mailing [email protected]. Opening Times for Easter 2013 Over the Easter period the Surgery will be closed on Good Friday, 29th March, and Easter, Monday 1st April The surgery will be open on Easter Saturday, 30th March, 8.30 – 11.00am Citizens Advice Bureau Our CAB adviser, Gill King, is available every Tuesday morning to see clients either in the Surgery or at home for those not able to get into the Surgery. Simply ask our Receptionists for an appointment. 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