The Pilot
SERVING CHARMINSTER STINSFORD and CHARLTON DOWN
‘All you need is love, all you need is love All you need is love, love, love is all you need’
The Beatles.- from the Album Yellow Submarine (1967)
www.stmarys-charminster.org.uk
http://charminsterbells.webs.com/when-are-the-bells-rung FEBRUARY 2018
THE PARISHES of CHARMINSTER & STINSFORD
Part of the Benefice of Charminster, Stinsford and the Chalk Stream Villages
Rector The Reverend Mark Phillips 262477
House for Duty Priest The Reverend Pene Kennedy 251422
( The Chalk Stream )
Hon. Associate Minister The Reverend Dr Hugh Willis 262940
Associate Minister The Reverend Dr Rob Van der Hart 854882
ST MARY the VIRGIN, CHARMINSTER
Churchwarden: John Pearson 259431 PCC Secretary: Jean Garrard 259083 PCC Treasurer: Andrew Jones, 264316
SUNDAY SERVICES are at 8.00 am, 9.30 am, 6.00pm For the types of services see the calendar of services on central pages.
The cost of running Charminster Church is over £75,000 per year and this has to be raised entirely from Parish resources. If you enjoy the presence of this beautiful church in our village or hope to use it for whatever reason sometime in the future, you might like to contribute to its upkeep through a donation anonymously or to the Treasurer. If you are a sufficient Tax Payer the value of your gift can be increased by 25% by ‘Gift Aiding’ the donation. Cheques should be made payable to ‘The PCC of Charminster’
ST MICHAEL’S, STINSFORD
Churchwardens: Shirley Churchill 260159
Sally Warburton 269161
PCC Treasurer Michael A Clarke 267611
SUNDAY SERVICE. For types and times see central pages.
For BAPTISMS and MARRIAGES
Please contact the Parish Administrator / PCC Secretary:
Jean Garrard [email protected]
For FUNERALS please contact Revd Mark Phillips
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Morning and Evening prayer will be taking place in the village churches of the benefice as follows. All are warmly welcome.
Morning Prayer - 8.30 am Evening – 4.00 pm
Monday: Stratton St Mary’s Charminster Tuesday: Charminster St Michael’s Stinsford Wednesday: Stinsford St Mary’s Charminster Thursday: Bradford Peverell St Michael’s Stinsford Friday: Frampton St Mary’s Charminster Saturday: Sydling St Nicholas
Revd Mark will be at St Michael’s, every Thursday from 11 – 12 noon
He will also be at St Mary’s, every Thursday from 3.00 – 4.00 pm
PARISH MAGAZINE
The Pilot is published monthly under the authority of the Charminster, Charlton Down and Stinsford Community Publications and 1,550 copies are distributed free throughout the two parishes.
Items for consideration should be submitted to the editor for the
MARCH 2018 ISSUE by FRIDAY 9th FEB
email: [email protected]
The Editor is Sharon Williamson
ADVERTISING IN THE PILOT
Most of the available advertising space has already been allocated for 2018. It is done on a 12 month contractual arrangement. If you still wish to be considered for 2018 or 2019, please email me (the Editor) your name, address and telephone number, your business name, nature and, if possible, your advert as a JPEG, as soon as possible.
The cost for an annual (12 issues) advert for 2018 will be £20 for each centimetre down an A5 Page.
This size advert for instance would cost about £120 for all 12 issues.
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A Centurion at Wolfeton Manor
On 18th December, Wolfeton Manor Residential Home in Charminster celebrated Maurice Parratt’s 100th birthday! A party was organised for Maurice, welcoming all residents, staff and family.
Maurice was born and brought up in Shapwick Nr Blandford in 1917. He joined the navy in 1935, at the age of 18, and became a Chief Stoker, working with asbestos lined boilers. He spent two years on HMS Nelson and then the following years before, during and after the war in the Med, Atlantic and Indian Oceans on various ships. Maurice left the navy in 1984.
Maurice had five brothers; One sadly drowned in the River Stour, Blandford, in 1939, three also worked through the war (one in the army, one in the RAF and one in the Merchant Navy), all of whom survived the war and lived to their 90s, as did his elder sister. This leaves the youngest, Cyril, at 86 – the baby!
After leaving the war, he was the best man at a wedding in London, and met Edna (the bridesmaid), who also survived the bombings. They married in 1949, and had a son in 1952. Around this time, Maurice worked at the Unigate Factory at Sturminster Marshall, which entailed working on asbestos lined boilers.
Maurice believes in hard work, nothing in excess, plenty of onions and garlic, and if you have a roof over your head and food on the table, be content!
Maurice was delighted with his card from the queen, letter from the Telegram, the day full of celebration and an excellent spread of food.
Wolfeton Manor would like to thank Alter Ego for their supply of fancy dress costume for the residents and staff to enjoy! We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Beth Gregory
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100 Charminster WI Centenary 100 YEARS OLD !
Exhibition to be held in the Village Hall
To celebrate
100 Years History of the WI and Charminster
Saturday 17th March
10am – 4.30pm
At 2.30pm The Taxi Driver Poet will be there
with his rhymes of Life, Love and the WI
Entrance is Free
And delicious WI tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale Grand Raffle & WI Produce Sales Table
Come along and see what your local WI has been up to or better still come along and join us.
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CHARMINSTER STORES & POST OFFICE
19 Cocklands CHARMINSTER Tel: 264312
Lindy and Louise welcome all to the
GENERAL STORES - OFF LICENCE - NEWSAGENT Full Magazine Service
Store Opening Times: Monday to Friday, 7.00 am - 6.00 pm Saturday 8am - 1pm Sunday, 8am - Noon
Post Office Open: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri, 9am - 5.30 pm Tuesday and Saturday, 9am - 1.00 pm
WENDY SOUTHAM LWCMD, ALWCMD
Singing, Flute and Piano teacher 20+ years experience
Help with aural and theory also available 11 Cedar Road Charlton Down Dorchester 01305 266283 07811 417820 [email protected]
THE FIREPLACE & STOVE CENTRE Millers Close Dorchester DT1 1SS Established 1999
Wood and Multifuel Stoves – Chimney Liners - Gas and Electric Fires - Accessories - Log Baskets - Mirrors
Open: Tuesday to Friday 9am – 5pm Saturday 9.30am – 4pm
Telephone 01305 751 700
Email: [email protected]
Visit our website at www.fireplaceandstovecentre.co.uk
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Tree Maintenance • Felling • Pollarding & Pruning Spraying Stump Treatments • Commercial Forestry Service Garden Care & Maintenance • Grass cutting & Lawn Care Garden & Tree Clearance • Hedge Cutting & Shaping
Countryside Maintenance
Contact: Gavin Hedges on 07564 916416 Email: [email protected] Fully Insured & N.P.T.C. Qualified TREE & GARDEN SERVICES
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• Bathroom installations • Central Heating systems and power flushing • All plumbing work large or small
Call John on 07964 171589
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Antique Clock Sales, Repair, Restoration & Servicing. Competitive Prices. Visit our showroom at: West Yard Barn, West Street, Abbotsbury, DT3 4JT 01305 873 852 www.dorsetantiqueclocks.co.uk
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Accountants
Please telephone Nick Gill or Kevin Andrews
Home visits to suit. email: [email protected] • Accounts Preparation • Audit • Taxation advice • New business advice • VAT Returns • Book keeping & Payroll • Sage & QuickBooks support & training • Company formation & secretarial services Tel: 01305 267353 Fax: 01305 250307 Address: 18 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UW
Alterations and repairs to ladies and gents clothing and furnishings plus basic curtain making. All sewing professionally done at very reasonable cost. Will collect and deliver if required. No task too small. Hilary Charlesworth (Minterne Magna) 01300 341845
Locksmith Paul Parrott local independent professional
UPVC & Wooden door/window Specialist
24/7 Emergency call out Police recommended insurance approved locks supplied & fitted Additional Security for garages, gates, patios, doors & windows No hidden charges - DBS/CRB cleared - Fully insured Free insurance compliance check on site. Catching doors, problem locking? Call a locksmith
07709 545701 www.parrottlocks.co.uk [email protected]
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Tony’s Property Maintenance & Landscaping
All aspects of gardening - Fencing, Walls, Patios, Power Washing, Grass Cutting and Clearance.
No job too big or small. Regular customers or single jobs. Excellent references.
Give me a call for a chat.
01305 260759 07825 991172
T Harris - Painting & Decorating
• Excellent references available. • Internal / external decorating & property maintenance • Fully insured & police checked for your peace of mind
Please call for a free quote Dorchester (01305) 751903 Mobile 07772 209227
WILL GARDINER GAS SERVICES LTD
Appliance Servicing New boilers installed Powerflushing
31 years experience, 17 with British Gas
Telephone 01305 260897
Mobile 07929 071106
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Hedge Trimming Also Mini Digger and operator Tree Lopping available at affordable rates
Call KEVIN on 01305 261916 or 07854 090861
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If you have a car, motor bike, van or camper to sell, we will happily come to you and pay cash. Or, if you are trading in elsewhere, ‘phone us first—we can usually offer more.
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From the Vicarage
There is a new film just released called Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri. The film is about a woman writing messages on three billboards that are on the side of the road leading into her town in order to get her message across.
I have decided for this addition of from the Vicarage to try this myself!
Three billboards from the Vicarage (part one): God loves you God wants you to love yourself God wants you to love each other
Three seemingly simple messages, but for all of us they can be so difficult to understand, accept and put into practice. If you want to find out more, contact me! Reverend Mark
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“ATTENTION YEW TREE”
on
THURSDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2018
From 10.00 am
Following initial work carried out on the large yew tree in the churchyard at St Michaels, Stinsford we need a tidy up.
If you have to hand any relevant tools (a rake, secateurs, loppers, gloves etc) and a wheel barrow. These would be most useful to help the task along .
“TEA AND BACON BUTTIES WILL BE PROVIDED”
BRING THE CHILDREN ALONG
ALL HELP WOULD BE MOST WELCOME
Men’s Breakfast
Following another successful Men’s Breakfast in January the next one is arranged at The Gamekeeper at 9am on Saturday 24th February 2018 all welcome!
The cost of the breakfast remains at £8 (including coffee/tea and an orange or apple juice) but please don’t let this be a barrier as there is a subsidy available if the price is a problem. If you haven’t experi- enced one of The Gamekeeper’s fabulous breakfasts yet – you are missing a treat!
Please ring the pub on 01305 459349 if you are going to attend so that Kim and Sharon know how many to cater for.
Look forward to seeing you there. Keith Russell 15
St. Mary’s CE VC First School, Charminster
As we move into February we are all looking forward to seeing signs of spring around our communities. The children were all involved in our ‘bring a bulb’ day last term which saw children planting spring bulbs all around the school grounds. We are hoping to see them pushing through this month!
We have been pleased to see improvements to our school grounds as this is an area we would like develop. There has been a new, softer surface underneath the agility equipment and a new retaining wall as a Reception playground boundary. Children are out and about in the grounds enjoying our Spring Term Forest School programme. This is a wonderful way of developing learning in an outdoor setting!
Children across the school are enjoying history topics this term. The younger children are finding out about ‘Toys in the Past’. They have enjoyed asking relatives and friends about toys they played with as children. If you have any old toys you would be able to bring into school for the children to look at and/or talk with you about please contact the school office.
This month, our Key Stage 2 children are set to travel back in time during their trip to the Nothe Fort in Weymouth. The children will dress as evacuees and will find out what it was like for these children during this period in history.
Our School Association parents have planned a children’s disco this month to which all children attending St Mary’s are invited. It promises to be an event the children will enjoy whilst raising much-needed funds our school. We value the hard work of our School Association parents for all of the support they give.
Suzanne Garner, Head Teacher
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CHARMINSTER PRE-SCHOOL www.charminsterpreschool.co.uk Pre School Leader : Sam Mercer 01305 251512 Chairperson: Michelle McNulty [email protected]
OPENING HOURS : MONDAY - FRIDAY
Breakfast Club: 8.00am - 8.30am Early Start: 8.30am - 9.00am Morning session: 9.00am – 12.30am All day session: 9am – 3pm Extended day 9am - 5.30pm only Mon -Wed
What a busy start the children have had to the year. There has been a focus on strong and healthy bodies with dance, yoga and fitness ball activities indoors and balance beams, climbing wall and obstacle courses activities outside. Our oldest children have applied for their school places and we are working with them on their school readiness. Activities such using tweezers to pick up pom poms and buttons are being introduced. They are good fun for the children but also strengthen their hand muscles and improve their fine motor skills ready for when they start their writing at school.
Outdoor play continues to be popular with all the children in all weathers and January saw a new group of children start their program of activities at our much- loved forest school. The new garden space makes it easier for us to offer outdoor play every day and we pride ourselves on the wide and varied outdoor activities we offer our children. We are now starting to think about how we can improve the narrow, decked garden area to back of the pre-school to improve our outdoor provision for the children even further….watch this space.
We were delighted to receive a generous donation from The Three Compasses from their charity auction and also monies from the Casterbridge Rotary Club from their Christmas Prize Draw. All of these funds will go towards the work in the back garden space. We thank everyone involved with these for their contributions.
We are now working on allocating our sessions for the Summer Term. If you have not yet applied for a place and would like one for this term, please get in touch as soon as possible as many sessions are at full capacity. We are open to children from age 2 and 15-30 hours of funded childcare is available for all children from the term after their 3rd birthday. We advise getting in touch with us to place your child on our waiting list at least 6 months before you would like them to start at pre-school. Details on Early Education funding and how to apply can be found here: https://www.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/childcare/funding.
UPCOMING EVENTS: 24th March 2018: Gardening Club 10am-12noon. Children must be accompanied by an adult. £2 per child. Please email for details or for a booking form. 21st April 2018: We are working with the Casterbridge Rotary Club to host a film evening with talented local film maker Barrie Campbell of Point Blank Films. Look out for posters around the villages in the next few weeks and be sure to buy your ticket in plenty of time. 17
Charminster Brownies & Guides and Frampton Rainbows
Frampton Rainbows
Rainbows have really enjoyed working on goals, aims and achievements, learning about their Promise and being part of a group. It has been a fulfilling beginning to the new year and they have been getting to know their new leaders.
We have had a lot of fun making apple turnovers in the new oven at the hall and making birdfeeders, while doing a bit on looking after nature.
We are full right now but any enquiries and waiting list can be dealt with on our Girlguiding website – see below. Thank You for your support. Linda Scott, Alli Barlow and Christine Walton
Charminster Brownies
This term, Charminster Brownies are working on their World Cultures and Brownie Tradition badges which are appropriate because 22 February is Guide and Scouts World Thinking Day. This means we will be looking at festivals and celebrations such as Burns Night and Chinese New Year, traditional crafts and foods from overseas and we won’t forget the UK.
We will also be looking at Brownie history, traditional skills and traditional activities and may also get out our crystal balls and try to look into the future.
On 22 March, we will be holding our usual family Bingo session, where all are welcome and the prizes are Easter Eggs. We also have refreshments organised by Guides, a raffle and a children’s tombola.
Thank you to the Three Compasses for your lovely donation – we really appreciate it and it will be put to good use. Judy Thompson. [email protected] 18
Charminster Guides
Once again the Guides have a full term planned out! They are doing two badges this term - world culture and craft. There are different parts to these badges, creating a lot of laughs while trying new skills. They have also just completed their performing arts badge. Well done girls!
We had a great fun night making slime with Ellie
We have talked about our Promise and Guide law and what it means to be a Guide.
We would like to thank the Three Compasses for their donation to our unit and all the other units they have donated to (scouting and guiding). They are all a worthy cause and we really appreciate the support. THANK YOU. Alli Barlow, Ann-Marie and Ellie
If you or your daughter would like to join Rainbows, Brownies or Guides, you can find out more about what we do from the Guiding website www.girlguiding.org.uk. You can also register your interest
1st Charminster Scout Group
I would like to thank everyone who delivered leaflets in the Par- ish Magazine, to those who hosted the Post Boxes, to all who supported us by posting their mail and to all who delivered the post.
A special thanks to Vera Hughes and her help mate Maureen Shore who sorted 5065 letters.
The money will go towards maintaining our hall and supporting our local young people.
Ruth Young Group Administrator and Leader
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CHARMINSTER WI – REBRANDED!
We’re 100 years old in March and to celebrate we’re announcing a new motto. Since 1925 our aim has been:
• To steel our souls against a lust of ease • To find our welfare in the common good • To hold together, merging all degrees • In one wide brotherhood.
Not exactly snappy! So we’re moving into our second century aiming for:
• Friendship in leisure • Learning with pleasure.
If you would like to join us, we’ll throw in a cup of tea plus a lot of laughter; outings; crafts; skittles; walking; interesting Speakers and lots more besides. Second Tuesday in the month, Charminster Village Hall, 7.30 p.m. You can be sure of a warm welcome.
Chris Shaw
A new pilot
A new hand on ‘The Pilot’s’ helm, a mighty busy one, when it’s not answering the phone, sorting emails, welcoming guests, or fixing light- bulbs, it’s now sketching out ideas for ‘The Pilot’ – Sharon Williamson, of ‘The Gamekeeper’ isn’t often still.
Sharon, originally from South Africa, and Kim, her partner, have only been in ‘The Gamekeeper’ since June 2016. They bought the pub from friends, neither of them with any knowledge of restaurant/hotel life. Previously Sharon lived first in Weymouth, then in Stinsford – Kingston Maurward, to be exact, where they’d both worked. Despite a background in banking in South Africa Sharon couldn’t get a job
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when she first came here, and had to retrain (at KMC) and ended up teaching there.
B&B with a reason
As well as a flourishing pub/restaurant trade ‘The Gamekeeper’ has a growing reputation for its B&B facilities. Wasn’t running a gastro-pub enough? Sharon replied, ”Well, I like looking after people, especially people with local connections; in South Africa we helped local people with accommodation problems” (actually her father, who was a minis- ter, frequently gave shelter to ‘curfew refugees’ – those were apart- heid days).
Present – and future plans
Sharon Williamson sees ‘The Gamekeeper’ as a ‘community pub’; as well as normal opening hours for food and drink there are regular events including Tuesday Quiz evenings and the once-fortnightly Stroke Association meeting at 10 a.m. at which toast ‘soldiers’ are now proving more popular than cake. Then there are the special events such as fashion shows (they support Julia’s House and re- search into childhood cancers), bingo sessions to raise money for Charminster School, and ‘life cycle’ celebrations, especially connect- ed with the church.
And the future? For ‘The Gamekeeper’ there are plans to introduce a Gamekeeper Passport, which will be stamped every time its owner attends a special event at the pub, and a 10% discount for NHS staff.
And for ‘The Pilot’? Involvement from readers! Sharon would love to hear what you’d like in the magazine. She herself is dreaming of puzzles, local walks...
Watch out for an interesting journey for ‘The Pilot’ with this able, imaginative inn-keeper at the helm. Lorna Low
Sharon Williamson, new editor of ‘The Pilot’, in a rare quiet moment at ‘The Gamekeeper’
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WI Charlton Down
January Meeting
Our first meeting of the year was well attended and very entertaining. James Haddow, the Taxi Driver Poet, provided a witty and light-hearted performance for our members.
Taking inspiration from this, members are requested to write a short poem or bring along a favourite poem to read out at our next meeting which will be our annual Soup and Rolls event. This will be held on Wednesday, 7th February starting at 11.30am. On that day we will be collecting money for our chosen charity, Dorset County Hospital Cancer Appeal.
Lesley Elins, Secretary Charlton Down Cricket Club
Calling all dads and lads It may feel as if we are in the depths of Winter but this is a busy time for Charlton Down Cricket Club as we prepare for the 2018 season. The club has been incredibly successful on the field over the past few years and this has much to do with our off-field planning and prepara- tion. At this time of year jobs include organising fixtures, booking in- door training sessions, making sure there are enough coaches and team managers for the three youth teams, finding new players, coax- ing old players out of retirement, raising funds for the ongoing devel- opment of club facilities…. The list could go on, but that is enough for now! The 2018 season will see CDCC playing in Saturday Division 2 of the Dorset Funeral Plan Cricket League after successive promotions in the last four years. Sundays will see the club entering the National Village Knock-out Cup for the first time, as well as the new TT25 league and friendly games against local sides and touring teams. In addition to weekend cricket, there will be lots of mid-week cricket with two teams playing in the Dorchester & District Evening League. The TT25 League on Sundays is a shorter format game (25 overs a side) aimed at filling the gap between Youth cricket and competitive Saturday league cricket. National surveys have shown there is a clear
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trend of young cricketers playing through the age-group system but drifting away from the game when it comes to adult cricket. It is hoped that the TT25 will provide a route for youngsters into the adult game as well as encouraging older players back into playing. We envisage the side will be a healthy mix of youngsters from within the youth set- up plus some dads and a few older heads from within the club. The emphasis very much will be on enjoying the game and making sure everyone gets to bat and bowl. In terms of Youth cricket, CDCC will have three sides for the coming season at U11, U13 and U15 age-groups. Weekly training sessions will begin indoors at St Mary’s Middle School, Puddletown on Monday 19th Feb at 6pm to 7.30pm. Outdoor training will begin in mid-April and continue through the Summer. All sessions will be led by highly experienced, ECB qualified coaches. If you would like more infor- mation about the Youth section of the club, please contact [email protected] As always, the club is keen to find new members for the year ahead. Players of any age and ability are welcome, even if it has been some years since you last played! Adult training sessions will begin indoors at St Mary’s Middle School, Puddletown on Monday 19th Feb at 7.30pm to 9pm. If you would like more information, please contact [email protected] or check out our website for up- to-date news www.charltondowncc.co.uk James Pretty Charlton Down Herrison Hall
Sherren Avenue, Charlton Down, DORCHESTER, DT2 9UA Reg. Charity 1097442
All are invited to
The Annual General Meeting of the Charlton Down Herrison Hall Committee
This will be held in BALLROOM - CDHH At 7.00pm on Wednesday 14th March 2018
Nomination forms for Committee Membership can be obtained from the Honorary Secretary – Crayston Lee – 01305 264060
Nominations are to be received by 7th March 2018
To residents of Charlton Down. This is YOUR Village Hall. Please give the Committee your support and become involved !
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Stinsford Parish Council We need your views … Further to article in the last edition, the Parish Council can now confirm that a public meeting will be held at 7:00pm on Monday 5 March 2018 in the Pengelly Room at Kingston Maurward College to introduce the Neighbourhood Plan concept and the process for developing – and to gain an early idea of key issues and the priorities of local residents, businesses and employers. The vision and aims of the Neighbourhood Plan needs to be based on your views. So if you live or work in the parish, please come along and share your views. Don’t worry if you don’t like talking in public – the intention is to capture your ideas in an interactive way.
In Situ Concrete Ltd The Parish Council were pleased to hear that In Situ has withdrawn its application to regularise the bulk cement process at its site at the entrance to Birkin House. However, other activity at the site is likely to continue. If you are negatively affected by noise or dust from the site, please report it as soon as possible to West Dorset District Council’s Environmental Health Department on 01305 838432. If you are able to take photographs or video footage of dust, etc that would be extremely helpful in providing evidence of the impact.
Rights of Way A number of residents have expressed their concerns about the state of the rights of way in the Church Lane area of the parish. This has been reported to the Dorset County Council’s rights of way section. Individuals can also report any concerns or problems at any time online at https:// mapping.dorsetforyou.gov.uk/rightsofway/reportproblem/ .
Council Tax At its meeting in January, the Parish Council decided to request a Council Tax contribution of £5,000 for 2018/19. This figure remains unchanged from the last few years and equates to a Council Tax charge of £35.66 for a Band D property; an increase of less than £1 from the current year due to a lower number of Council Tax payers in the parish. So whilst your Council Tax is likely to increase overall due to decisions made by the District and County Councils, the Fire Authority and the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Parish Council’s element will not significantly contribute to this. For information on how the Parish Council spends its Council Tax contribution, please see the financial information page on the website.
Next meeting – Monday 12 February 2018 at 7.00pm at Kingston Maurward College Clerk to the Parish Council: Kirsty Riglar Phone: 01305 268818 Email: [email protected] Website: www.stinsford.org.uk
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BOCKHAMPTON &
DISTRICT
HORTICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION
23 FEBRUARY 2018
WEST STAFFORD VILLAGE HALL
at 7.30pm
On Friday, 23rd February at 7:30pm we are having a demonstration on decorating an Easter cake. The demonstration will be by Nicci, from the Angel Cake Company based on Poundbury. Following on from this demonstration there is going to be a class in the Spring Show on decorating an Easter cake and we hope to see many entries.
Please do make the effort to come along and enjoy what should be a delightful evening, and any friends that would be interested are most welcome.
Can we remind those members who have yet to pay their subscriptions that they are now due. The annual subscription is £5 and should be sent directly to our membership secretary, Linda Kemp, Spring Cottage, 3 Manor Drive, West Stafford.
BDHA now have a website available which is updated regularly
please visit it for more information.
www.bd-ha.org
General Secretary: Christina Shaw, Copplestone, Lower Bockhampton, Dorchester DT2 8PZ. Tel: 01305 265384
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St Mary’s Charminster
Sunday 4th The Second Sunday before Lent 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30 am Holy Communion (CW) 6.00 pm Evensong (BCP)
Tuesday 6th T@SM 9 am – 4 pm in Church. Look forward to seeing you!
Thursday 8th Stay & Play 10 am – 12 noon. Toddlers and Minders
Sunday 11th The Sunday next before Lent 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30 am Holy Communion (CW) 4.00 pm Messy Church
Wednesday 14th Ash Wednesday 7.00 pm Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
Sunday 18th The First Sunday of Lent 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30 am Holy Communion (CW) 6.00 pm Evensong (BCP)
Tuesday 20th T@SM 9 am – 4 pm in the Church. Call in for coffee, cake and a chat, or a soup lunch … we’re a friendly bunch!
Thursday 22nd Stay & Play 10 am – 12 noon
Sunday 25th The Second Sunday of Lent 8.00 am Holy Communion (BCP) 9.30 am Holy Communion (CW)
Tuesday 27th T@SM 9am - 4pm in Church. All ages welcome!
Thursday 1st March Stay & Play 10 am – 12 noon. 26
St Michael’s Stinsford
Sunday 4th The Second Sunday before Lent 10.00 am Holy Communion (CW)
Sunday 11th The Sunday next before Lent 11.15am (BCP) Mattins
Wednesday 14th Ash Wednesday 11.00 am Holy Communion with Imposition of Ashes
Sunday 18th The First Sunday of Lent 10.00 am Holy Communion (CW)
Sunday 25th The Second Sunday of Lent 4.00 pm Evensong - Please contact Pene for transport, Tel: 01305 251422
LENT LUNCHES in aid of TRAIN A PRIEST FUND (TAP)
Once again, the Lent Lunches will be held every Wednesday starting on the 21st February, and thereafter until 21st March in St Mary’s Church. We will start at 12.00 noon with Re- flections on Lent, which will be followed by homemade soup, bread, cheese and drinks at 12.30 pm.
Please bring your own bowl, plate and cutlery.
There will also be a Raffle in aid of TAP
From the Registers
St Mary’s Church, Charminster Baptism
10th December 2017 – Leo Alexander Raphael Gillingham
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STINSFORD NEWS
Almost mid January as I write and we are to have a Blue Moon on the 31st it being the second full moon in the same calendar month. The first was the Wolf Moon on the 1st. . Certain areas of the world will also see a total lunar eclipse as well, often seen as red thus becoming a red/blue moon although in the UK this will not be visible - much to see in our dark winter skies so early in the New Year. For those interested our best opportunity to see a full lunar eclipse in the UK is in July of this year. It is a pleasure to see the hedges along the roadside across the county cut and trimmed for yet a further year but at the same time this has revealed a lot of litter. Bearing in mind there are rarely footpaths alongside these hedges I can only imagine most has been ejected from passing cars and if so the question remains: what to do to overcome this problem.
The Grand Draw brought in a little over £500 after expenses to church funds and the winner of the top prize of £100 has handed it back to go toward the Vicars Discretionary Fund to help those in need in the Parish. We have therefore set aside, following the gift of a further £100, £200 towards this fund.
On the 11th January we took a “wreath of Stinsford Yew” up to Westminster Abbey to be placed in Poets’ Corner for the 90th Anniversary of Hardy’s death. As ever, a superb example of what can be done with local flora in January by Shirley Churchill; Snowdrops from the Hanbury and Primroses from the higher cemetery; catkins from hazel and alder and much more. This year’s event took place on the very day he died. First there was an Evensong sung by the wonderful men’s choir with a pure balance of voices from base to counter tenors. This was then followed by the wreath laying on Hardy’s stone with a selection of poems read by members of the Thomas Hardy Society and prayers, by the Cathedral Canon.
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February will bring Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day. Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day is the last day of “fat eating” before the first day of Lent, Ash Wednesday (which falls on Valentine’s Day, February 14th this year) is when the past palm crosses are burnt and the ash placed as a cross on the forehead. This practice dates back to the 11th Century. In the nine chapters of the book of Daniel there is a line about associating fasting with ashes, so ashes are associated with penance, which is the dominant theme of Lent. So here we have the first day of the 40 days and nights when Christ went into the desert, culminating in Palm Sunday and the commencement of Holy Week. Easter Sunday or “Resurrection Sunday” falls on the 1st April, 2018.
Valentine’s Day on the other hand reflects upon the early martyr, Valentinus, who was imprisoned for performing weddings for Roman soldiers who were forbidden to marry and for ministering to Christians. During his imprisonment, Saint Valentine healed the daughter of his jailer, Asterius, and before his execution, he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell.
I was delighted to get a call regarding moles but was able to say that the problem had been overcome. There seem to be so many this year with vast tracks of hills. We hopefully have overcome the problem in the lower cemetery and all will be well as we approach spring. Michael Clarke
ST. MICHAEL'S CHURCH, STINSFORD
COFFEE MORNING
As I have not received any offers to host the February coffee morning I have decided we will have a free month.
I do have plans afoot however for a meeting in Kingston Maurward during March and having our Bring and Share event during April. So watch this space as they say!!! Keep well and warm until then. Marion
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A Church for Everyone: Listening to Disabled People
‘I love going to church.’
‘I pray at home and worship. It is nice to do this with other people.’
‘If I am sat in my wheelchair in the middle of the aisle I feel conspicuous and uncomfortable.’ If I could have a lift I could go to Church.’
How often do we listen to disabled people and ask them what they appreciate, what they find difficult and what would be helpful to them when they go to church?
As part of the Anglican Dorchester Deanery Mission Plan, a small working group heard from disabled people, including several from Charminster and Charlton Down. The newly published booklet, A Church for Everyone: Listening to Disabled People incorporates their views. It provides practical insights about what might enhance the lives of disabled people and signposts useful addresses and resources locally and nationally.
It includes a list of questions to challenge churches. Often the solutions are surprisingly sim- ple. For example, do we arrange the lighting so that people who lip read can see the speaker clearly?
The group was influenced by the writings of Professor John Swinton who argues that churches should be communities where all belong. ‘To be included you just need to be present. To belong you need to be missed.’
The booklet has been welcomed by church leaders. Rev Claire McClelland, the Vicar of St Peter’s, says: ‘I have already benefitted from being part of the working group. Listening to disabled people has enabled me to think about changes we might need to make. This is about something more than imple- menting the requirements of the Equality Act. It is about everyone, whether they are disabled or not, feeling that they belong and are supported.’
The booklet can be downloaded from www.stmarys-charminster.org.uk or http://www.dorchesteranglican.info/groups/church-support
For more information or if you would like a hard copy please contact Hazel Morgan Email [email protected] Tel: 01305 259664 Hazel Morgan
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Do you need to make or change a Will or Power of Attorney?
Every few months Age UK Dorchester has a BY APPOINTMENT surgery where individuals can come and ask an expert questions about wills, powers of attorney and other legal aspects of your home and finances. This is a FREE one-to-one surgery given by Ian Campbell, Senior Associate at Blanchards Bailey, solicitors.
Next surgery:
Friday 23rd March 2018 9.30am to 12.30pm at Age UK Dorchester, Rowan Cottage, 4 Prince of Wales Road, Dorchester, DT1 1PW
For further details of all Age UK Dorchester services, please telephone 01305 269444 or look at the website: www.ageukdorchester.org.uk
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Harbour Voices - Songs of the Sea Charlton Down Herrison Hall Saturday 10the March, 7:30pm
Tickets £8, £6 u18s, £24 family
from 01305 264060 / www.artsreach.co.uk
Harbour Voices, a twenty-strong group of men and women, will present a heart-warming celebration of the sea with their performance of traditional shanties and original songs recounting tales of our Dorset coast past and present.
Sea shanties are the work songs that were once sung to accompany labour on board large merchant ships. Growing out of the working chants of British and other national maritime traditions, shanties were notably influenced by songs of African Americans, such as those sung whilst loading vessels with cotton. Borrowing from many contemporary popular music enjoyed by sailors, such as minstrel music and land-based folk songs, these shanties were adapted to suit the various labour tasks required on board, such as weighing anchor and setting sail.
Join in the rousing choruses, hear stories of sailors and whalers, boat- builders and fisher-wives, and glimpse moments in the lives of those who risked all to make their living from the sea. Prepare to be moved, amused, intrigued and inspired by this unusual show, featuring vocal harmonies to make your heart soar, and songs that speak of our vital connection to the sea. Touring Dorset with Artsreach, the counties touring arts charity. www.artsreach.co.uk
Kerry Bartlett
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa
“Kindness is a gift everyone can afford to give” Unknown
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COMPTON VALENCE SNOW DROPS VILLAGE HALL LUNCHES and TEAS
Monday 29th Jan - Friday 9th February
COME and WALK/DRIVE through our beautiful village and see the stunning white drifts of snowdrops. (The village hall is below the church)
OPEN (Weather permitting): 10.30am—3.30pm Daily
To Book Please ring or email so we can cater accordingly: Tessa Russell Tel: 01308 482227 or email: [email protected] Or Pippa James 01305 889338 m 07880882985 email: [email protected] Pre booked guests will take priority as the hall is small. In bad/icy weather we may not be open.
Please be considerate of our village/verges etc when parking or ring us to discuss your needs se you where to go. We very much look forward to seeing you.
SNOWDROPS AT MINTERNE GARDENS Gardens Open 10 FEBRUARY 2018
Well-loved for its simple beauty & distinct honey-like scent, snowdrop flowers have a surprising & varied history in both folklore & modern storytelling. Today they are thought to be a simple, delicate symbol of hope, purity and consolation.
Often described as having the appearance of 3 drops of milk spilling forth from a bright green stem, expect to see carpets of these dainty white flowers adorning the banks in Minterne’s 27-acre wild woodland garden.
Visit Minterne Garden and enjoy their appearance from 10th February onwards. Gardens open daily 10am to 6pm.
2-for-1 while the snowdrops last – (£6 for 2 adults.) www.minterne.co.uk 01300 341370 SEASON TICKETS AVAILABLE
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THOMAS FURNITURE RESTORATION Est 1995
ALL TYPES OF RESTORATION Including Veneer & Joint Repair.
UPHOLSTERY, TABLE TOP RE-FINISHING FRENCH POLISHING
Major Flood and Fire Damage repair Free Estimates
Please see website for more information
www.thomasfurnitureresoration.co.uk
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Grove Computers
PC and laptop repairs, servicing and upgrades Over 15 years experience - Professional service Fast service guaranteed - Quotes on demand Evening collection and return
Please call or email David Jee using the information below: Email me:- [email protected] Call me:- 07968 011826
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Andrew Darby
All types of building work undertaken:
Extensions, structural alterations, kitchens, bathrooms
01305 757162 07974 260938
Email: [email protected]
PLANNING APPLICATION AND DRAWING SERVICE
All aspects of Planning, Planning Drawings and Buildings’ Regulation Applications Includ- ing Applications for larger home extensions
Contact Paul Dollery:
on 01305 753538 or 07787 560133 Email: [email protected]
J A S P E R S HAIR SALON 01300 348 569
Main Street, Piddletrenthide, DT2 7QL www.jasperssalon.moonfruit.com
A modern Salon providing a friendly and professional service
OPENING TIMES 10% Off for New Customers
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 9.00am - 4.00pm 10% Student discount
Wednesday: 9.00am - 6.00pm 5% Off on a Tuesday & Wednesday for OAPs Thursday: 9.00am - 5.00pm Friday: 9.00am - 7.00pm Saturday: 8.30am - 1.30pm Don’t forget to ask about our Loyalty Cards
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BURTON LANDSCAPES LTD
An established professional team of landscapers undertaking all aspects of Landscaping and Maintenance including: fencing; pergolas; artificial and wooden decking; artificial grass; turfing; walling; paving; steps; groundworks; drainage and site clearance.
Contact: Mike on 07717 685951 / 01305 854603
[email protected] www.burtonlandscapes.co.uk
SARAH BIRD IRONING SERVICES 07851 727301 01305 459098
based in Charminster with 48hour returns Adult clothing £1 per item; Children’s clothing 75p Collection and delivery available
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M.A.P. Wall & Floor Tiling Specialist All aspects of tiling undertaken For a free estimate and low labour costs call Mark on : 07956 653596 Or email : [email protected] HASKINGS FENCING
Supply, Installation & Repairs of all types of fencing & gates
27 years experience; fully insured
Roman Road Farm Old Sherborne Road 01305 267549 Dorchester DT2 9SP
SIMON JOHN CHRISTOPHER LIMITE D
Chartered Accountants
Telephone: 01258 471669 E-mail: [email protected]
Please contact Simon Christopher, Denise Franklin, Eve King or Abigail Langdown
We offer a Confidential, Reliable, Efficient and Professional Service at reasonable rates
We will visit clients in the Charminster and Stinsford area at no extra charge.
DORCHESTER TREE SURGEONS
An established and professional team of Tree Surgeons undertaking all aspects of Tree Surgery including: dismantling; reductions, pruning, stump removal, conservation area and TPO applications; hedges large or small and LOG SALES.
Contact Mike on 07717 685 951 / 01305 854603 or
[email protected] www.burtonlandscapes.co.uk
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David Whalley DWROOFING Limited
A family business with over 40 years experience in all types of roofing. Roofing specialists for Dorchester, Weymouth and surrounding areas.
We specialise in: CALL US • Traditional Roofing • Flat roof systems TODAY • Lead work • All roofing repairs
01305 570427 or 07799 640989
Email: [email protected] ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………. FREE, no obligation, estimates
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Minterne Gardens AS SEEN ON GARDENERS’ WORLD
(2 miles north of Cerne Abbas on A352 Dorchester to Sherborne Road)
Open Daily from Mid February - 9th November 10am to 6pm
Admission: Adult £6 (children free ) Parking, Lavatories, Dogs allowed on lead only. Restricted disabled access. Café on Terrace serving light lunches and Cream Teas daily from 11am - 4.30pm from April - October (weather permitting)
Walk in the 20 acres of breath taking scenery in a landscaped valley with towering rhododendrons, magnolias, azaleas, lake and water features and many established native trees. Spectacular Spring and Autumn colours.
Tel: 01300 341370. www.minterne.co.uk [email protected]
Dorchester Framing
Picture Framing Service. Excellent advice and a wide selection of frames and mounts. Open most days but best to call first (or email) before making a special trip.
The Old School House Tincleton DT2 8QR 01305 848 909 [email protected]
Pauline Guy Dip FD MBIFD Funeral Director, Dorchester
Allan Quartermaine Dip FD LMBIFD Funeral Director, Weymouth
11a Icen Way, DORCHESTER, DT1 1EW 01305 250425
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SYDLING OUTDOOR SERVICES
GARDENS - mowing , strimming, tidying,
HEDGES - traditional "Dorset style" Hedge laying, hedge trimming and planting
TREES - small tree felling, removal of dead, diseased or obstructing branches, tree planting
01300 341056 07712 647536 www.sydlingoutdoorservices.com
Free Estimates Steve Foot Fully Insured
2 Dorchester Road, Sydling St Nicholas, Dorchester DT2 9NU
MARINER Door-to-Door Comfort
Reliability Value
Chauffeured Experienced WDDC Hire Car Service Registered Driver
Pre-Book 01305 889441 or 07486 380389
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Charlton Down Handyman Mike Lingham
The Perfect guy for those jobs you can’t get round to doing
• Jobs that require a ladder • Jobs that need a drill • Basic gardening • Painting
• Patio cleaning
• Minor roof/gutter repairs TEL: 07966 141397
A and P Drainage
BLOCKED DRAINS CCTV DRAINS SURVEYS DRAIN REPAIRS
Tel: 01305 789096 Fax: 01305 788285 Mobile: 07887 572504
24 hour service, No callout fee, 20 years experience
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JTM LANDSCAPES www.jtmlandscapes.co.uk
Garden Landscaping Stone Walls Patios & Paths Turf Decking & Pergolas Hedge Cutting Fencing & Gates Shrub Pruning
Telephone James
Dorchester 757077 Mobile 07879 491479
KA Plumbing Plumbing and Heating Engineer Gas Safe Registered
For all your plumbing and heating requirements, large or small
Call Keith on 07810 108546
or 01305 457054
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The Three Compasses THE SQUARE, CHARMINSTER, Nr. DORCHESTER, DT2 9QT
ACCOMMODATION BAR FOOD, REAL ALE
PRIVATE ROOM FOR 20 & SKITTLE ALLEY
PARTIES & RECEPTIONS CATERED FOR
ROB & TINA DIXON TEL: (01305) 263618
Dean Roper Architectural Services
Surveys - Scheme Designs Planning & Building Regulation Applications Extensions, New Builds and Conversions Free estimates and consultations
M: 07817 109577
E: [email protected] Stuart Kemp Plumbing & Heating Services 07968 961376 01305 265956
General Plumbing Bathroom Installations Boiler and Full Heating Installations Gas Safety Certificates and Servicing
Free quotations No VAT (for a limited period only)
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HERRISON HALL CHARLTON DOWN VILLAGE HALL Charity no. 1097442
Your Community Centre for Anniversaries, Celebrations, Classes, Club Meetings, Concerts, Conferences, Dancing, Exercise, Parties, Receptions, Seminars, Tuition, Weddings, WI, etc.
All enquiries to 01305 264060 Email: [email protected] www.charltondownvillagehall.info
ADVERTISING IN THE PILOT
Most of the available advertising space has already been allocated for 2018. It is done on a 12 month contractual arrangement. If you still wish to be considered for 2018 or 2019, please email me (the Editor) your name, address, telephone number, your business name, nature and, if possible, your advert as a JPEG, as soon as possible.
The cost for an annual (12 issues) advert for 2018 will be £20 for each centimetre down an A5 Page.
This size advert for instance would cost about £120 for all 12 issues.
SHAWSCAPE
LANDSCAPING SOLUTIONS
DESIGN / BUILD / MAINTAIN
01300 348339 - 07920 514403 www.shawscapeltd.co.uk
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DISTRICT COUNCILLORS Cllr Tim Yarker 265942 Cllr Fred Horsington 01300 341813 NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM NPT Sgt 1824 Ged Want NPT PC 0225 Pete Moore NPT PCSO 5410 Sarah Pilcher NPT PCSO 6230 Dan Gent Contact: 999 or 101 or [email protected]
CHARMINSTER VILLAGE DIRECTORY
PARISH COUNCIL Chairman: Mark Simons 260055 Parish Clerk: Zoe Huckle FLOOD WARDENS Keith Beeson 264032 Sarah Hopcraft 263513 Bob Brinton 260511 Iain Young 264373 Tim Yarker 265942 ST MARY’S FIRST SCHOOL Headteacher: Suzanne Garner 263880 Caretaker: Belinda Bessant 266598 PRE-SCHOOL Enquiries: Louise Fletcher VILLAGE HALL Bookings: Lilian Matthews 266082 WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Details from Jane House 266509 BELLRINGERS Captain: Chris White 853641 GIRL GUIDES Details from Alison Barlow 07918 745017 BROWNIES Details from Mel Gregory 260745 RAINBOWS Details from Catriona Fountain 214002 SCOUTS, CUBS, BEAVERS Details from Ruth Young 268208 SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCING Details from Val Scriven 265177
CHARLTON DOWN CONTACTS
VILLAGE HALL Crayston Lee 264060 CDVH WEBMASTER Vincent Haslam 263406 CD WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Sue Legg 259332 JELLYTOTS Linda 260171 FLOOD WARDENS Carol Matthews 751535
STINSFORD STINSFORD PARISH COUNCIL Parish Clerk: Kirsty Rigler
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Charminster & Charlton Down
Q. What issues are facing the parish at the moment?
A. Currently, at the time of writing, we are about to attend the planning committee Next Parish Council Meeting meeting at WDDC where they will decide 6 February 7.00pm whether to allow the speculative planning Charminster Village Hall application for 120 houses off East Hill on what is know as the “Strawberry Fields”. As the magazine deadline is fixed the result will be “old news” by the time you read this. So if the planning com- mittee decide tomorrow that despite being outside the development bound- ary there is little harm in this large development and approve it what will it mean? The application is in outline only so most of the detail, such as the layout and design of the houses will be subject to a further planning applica- tion. The site will have to provide a play area and open space but there will be no benefits to the village generally. The positives will be that the site will provide 42 affordable homes (but these will not be offered first to local people first—unlike Charminster Farm). The extra housing should also provide extra customers for the shop/post office and the bus service. However, 120 extra homes will bring increased traffic and further dangers on the small village roads without footways. The applicant is not a housing developer so the site will be sold on to a company who will develop the site. If the decision was to refuse the application the applicant may then appeal against the decision.
However, regardless of which way the decision goes, the work on identifying extra housing land in the Dorchester area in the revision of the “Local Plan” continues. Much of the land around Charminster is being considered for fur- ther housing and in the spring we should see WDDC consulting on what sites it suggests should go forward for development. At that point residents will be encouraged to feed back their views to WDDC on what is being proposed. Interesting times. Chair: Mark Simons Vice-Chair: Carol Matthews South Ward North Ward Keith Beeson 264032 Kenneth Addison 250808 Richard East 264724 Amanda Edwards 266204 Susie Pearson 259431 Sarah Hopcraft 263513 Mark Simons 260055 Carol Matthews 751535 Peter White 269188 Sandie Woodrow 262506 Tim Yarker 265942 Gill Reese, Forston 269912 Iain Young 264373 Vacancy
Clerk to the Parish Council : Zoe Huckle - 14, Lawrence Crescent, Crossways, Dorchester DT2 8WL. 07825 237744 [email protected] Charminster Parish Council Parish council website: www.charminster.info 52