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DEFIBRILLATOR PANTOMIME BINGO TRAINING EVENING Friday 10th November MARNHULL VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY 1ST DECEMBER 6.00pm Marnhull Village hall Defibrillators can save lives and here is your chance to learn how the Marnhull defibrillator could help you Eyes down at 7pm deal with a life or death situation. You will be able to try it out for yourselves and ask any questions. The demo 10 games of bingo plus 1 special. will be given by Kate Fisher who is a Responder Officer with the South Western Ambulance Service. There will be a raffle and All are welcome and your Parish Council hopes we refreshments available. have a good attendance. The session will last for about an hour depending on your input – do come for some Raising funds for the new Marnhull of the time rather than none at all. Players Pantomime Group. Marnhull PC Marnhull Messenger NovemberMay 2017

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Establishing The Conservation Areas Parish Response To DCC Proposal

Following Dorset County Council’s approval of the suggested Welcome to your Conservation Areas in December 1969, the County Planning Officer, Mr Abbott then formally consulted the Rural District (Sturminster Newton) Marnhull Messenger and Parish (Marnhull) Councils in April 1970. Marnhull’s response was G & A COOK Chris Ryu - Messenger Editor signed by the Clerk to the Council, Mrs L Silverton in June. She initially stated that the Parish Council agree that the areas to Motor Vehicle Services It's coming up to that time of year again... If you run a be conserved should be as definite and few as practicable. She then club/group/organisation, please send us your 2018 commented on 7 additional areas that the Parish Council felt should be Burton Street, Marnhull dates, so we can get them into the village diary. You can considered for conservation. also add them directly into the diary on the Messenger “Ham Lane. Part of the field OS 95 (which is the large field to the South website. of Ham Lane and to the West of what is now Lovells Mead) between and Tel: 01258 820239 Advertising Manager Rosie will soon be contacting excluding Hazlitts and up to and excluding Woodlands Farm to a depth of 200 feet. Ham Lane is on level ground and is a very popular walk with current advertisers to book space for next year. It's likely extensive views to the South and West over the Blackmore Vale. that we'll run out of space, as we had a waiting list this year, so please do get your adverts booked nice and early The West Side of Sackmore Lane. From the junction with Burton Street General Repairs, Servicing, to avoid disappointment. to and including Orchard Villa. These houses are all of stone in the MOTs (Cars & Motorcycles), MARNHULL tradition and of the same quality as many of those in Burton The new Marnhull Village Facebook Group is growing St. Brakes, Clutches, Diagnostics, fast and is a great way of sharing what's happening in the Tyres, Wheel Alignment village while waiting for the next issue of the Messenger The South Side of Burton St in OS 142 to a depth of 50 ft to include - why not check it out! the two chestnut (sic) trees near the roadside. (They probably meant the two horse chestnut trees on the side of Burton St, opposite the Old We were a little tight on space this issue, so there's a Meeting House) bit less from neighbouring villages, but hopefully you'll Tapshays (OS 220) for similar reasons to Sackmore Lane. agree that there's still a good selection. December is normally a bit quiter, so back to normal next issue The West Side of Church Lane between the Graveyard and the Pumping perhaps... Station to a depth of 200 ft. In order to preserve the green “lung” of Marnhull. In addition, we consider two areas are also worth (sic) of conservation; Deadline For Next Issue The Curtain Man Carraway Lane This lane carries a footpath to join with several others and has a very fine and extensive view South Eastward towards the hills. Curtains Carpets Upholstery MID-DAY 17th November The area should include at least the gardens of the houses and South of Roller/ Venetian/Roman Blinds E-mail all texts, announcements and other requests to: the lane to a depth of 200 feet. [email protected] Nash Court Nash Court Farm and Cottages. To the junction with Hains Free Measuring and Estimates Lane. Expert Service - Competitive Prices Marnhull Messenger Contact Details We feel that these suggestions are the minimum necessary to preserve the character and amenities of the village. We would much appreciate a Burton Street, Marnhull Editor: Chris Ryu - [email protected] 01258 821654 - 3 Corner Close, Marnhull, DT10 1PB visit from Mr Pakenham to discuss these proposals at these sites” Sturminster Newton DTlO lPH Tel/Fax: 01258 821117Mobile: 07802 744869 Webmaster: Chris Ryu - as above Mr Pakenham visited soon after, as his memo to Mr Abbott in July 1970 email: [email protected] Advertising: Rosie Gall - [email protected] records; “ Marnhull have put forward a lot of amendments and I had a meeting with their representative and he is going to let me know what Treasurer: Bill Shannon - [email protected] 01258 820890 they think in light of my observations.” Circulation: The Eveleighs - [email protected] His reply in September 1970 to Marnhull PC and the County Planning The Marnhull Butcher 01258 821049 - Weavers House, Burton Street, Marnhull, DT10 1PS Officer was as follows; “Marnhull has made a special request for the Chairman: Ian Gall - [email protected] inclusion of a 200ft deep strip of land along the west of Church Hill to 01258 820484 preserve the view of the “green lung” between New St and Burton St. Adrian Curtis Administrator: Fiona Nelson - [email protected] The same thing is proposed for the West side of Sackmore Lane and the 01258 821036 Marnhull’s own rare breed - use him or lose him! south side of Burton St. Carraway Lane is right off the map and so is Disclaimer The opinions expressed in the articles and on the pages of the Marnhull Messenger are not necessarily those Nash Court. Obviously they are thinking on the lines I did in the first of the Marnhull Messenger. All the dates and details are as supplied by the contributing organisations.. The place. Perhaps you would give consideration to the points raised in the Marnhull Messenger is not responsible for errors or omissions, accuracy of the content, nor the failure of any Locally sourced high quality meats at competitive prices. published event to go ahead. The letters and articles published in this magazine are accepted in good faith and attached letter?” the views expressed therein are not necessarily the views of the Messenger Steering Committee, whose deci- sions on publication are delegated to the Editor and are final. Super large Roasting Chickens This publication is provided for your use "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied; inclu- Next time, we shall consider what the County Planning officer decided sion of an advertisement for an event or service does not imply that they are endorsed by the Marnhull Messenger. The Marnhull Messenger will take all reasonable precautions to ensure that the content is socially and morally upon. Easy Carve Stuffed Goose * Easter Lamb acceptable. Privacy Policy Tim Eveleigh - Burton Street Burton St, Marnhull. Telephone orders taken. Local home delivery. 01258 820238 The Marnhull Messenger respects the privacy of organisations and persons who submit information for publication. Personal details, including photographs, will only be published if approved and submitted by organisations or individuals. No personal details will be given out or sold to any third parties, whether individuals, organisations or companies..

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Fish 'N' Chip Songs of Praise Marnhull Methodist Church In aid of the Poppy Appeal Sunday November 5th 10:00am At Marnhull Royal British Legion Want to sing your favourite hymn? On Saturday 11th November at 7 for 7.30pm Phone 820371 to let us know your favourite £7 a head. Call 820800 for details. and then come and join us.

Annual Diary 2017/2018 For Village Hall bookings please call All events are held at the Village Hall unless otherwise stated. 01258 821427 or 07786 667796 November December January

1st - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 1st - Lunch Club @ 12:00 4th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 1st - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 2nd - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 4th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 8th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 3rd - Lunch Club @ 12:00 4th - Parish Council Meeting @ 19:00 9th - Garden Club "Looking after Winter 6th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 Wildlife" - Lynne Burningham R.S.P.B. @ 19:30 6th - Parish Council Meeting @ 19:00 5th - Art For Everyone @ 10:00 7th - Art For Everyone @ 10:00 10th - Mother's Union - Patricia Burns @ 14:30 8th - Mother's Union - Members Lunch @ 12:00 6th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 Methodist Church 8th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 8th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 6th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 10th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 9th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 7th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 10th - The Blackmore Vale Art Group - Deborah 11th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 Chisman " A wintry scene" atmospheric effects. 8th - The Blackmore Vale Art Group - Drawing 15th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 @ 10:30 and Painting followed by Christmas Buffet. @ 10th - Quiet Half Hour of Prayer- St Gregory's 10:30 Church @ 12:00 St Gregory's 17th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 10th - The New Marnhull Players- Bingo 8th - Quiet Half Hour Prayer- Church of Our 18th - The Marnhull Yarners @ 14:00 Location Evening @ 19:00 Lady @ 12:00 Church of our lady TBC 11th - Remembrance 2 Minutes silence @ 11:00 War memorial 9th - The New Marnhull Players- Christmas 18th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 11th - Fish and Chip Poppy Quiz @ 19:00 British Cinderella Ball @ 19:00 Legion Club 19th - Marnhull POPPIn Cafe @ 10:00 12th - Remembrance Parade and service @ 11th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 14:45 St Gregory's 11th - Women's Institute- Christmas Party with 22nd - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 13th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 American Supper @ 19:30 13th - Women's Institute- fun Kurling Evening 24th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 @ 19:30 12th - Garden Club Christmas Dinner and 14th - Art For Everyone @ 10:00 Skittles Evening @ 19:30 25th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 14th - Garden Club "Air Ambulance" - Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance @ 19:30 13th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 29th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 15th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 31th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 15th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 13th - Mother's Union - Christmas Event @ 16th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 14:30 Methodist Church 16th - Marnhull Yarners @ 13:30 Laburnum 13th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 Cottage CALLING ALL CLUBS 17th - Marnhull POPPIn Cafe @ 10:00 14th - Baby and Toddler Group - Christmas 19th - Christmas Craft Fair @ 10:00 Legion Party @ 09:30 20th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 / GROUPS: PLEASE 21st - Art For Everyone @ 10:00 15th - Marnhull POPPIn Cafe @ 10:00 SUPPLY YOUR 2018 22nd - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 22nd - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 18th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 DATES READY FOR THE 23rd - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 20th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 27th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 NEXT ISSUE 28th - Art For Everyone @ 10:00 20th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 28th - Moviola - Churchill @ 19:30 NEW: You can now submit your 29th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 21st - Marnhull Yarners @ 13:30 Laburnum events into a live calendar on the Cottage 29th - Zumba Dance Fitness @ 19:30 messenger website and they’ll be 30th - Baby and Toddler Group @ 09:30 27th - Table Tennis Club @ 14:15 added to this diary in the next issue!

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Marnhull Lunch Club Women's Institute Due to unforeseen circumstances the Lunch Club could not be held in October The Committee is delighted that arrangements are now in place, and The Lunch Club will be “Open for Business” from November onwards Dr Francis Burrows had his audience rolling in the aisles with his hilarious anecdotes about a lifetime in amateur operatics. We shall look forward to seeing you all again on Years ago the Yeovil Operatic Society used to put on a production in early Friday 3rd November at 12 o’clock Spring. The venue was the Assembly Hall where the dressing rooms were beneath the stage. One of the first jobs for the Director was to hire a Sally Williams couple of large tarpaulins The first was stretched across the subterranean area to provide segregated dressings rooms, and the other was needed Following my long stay in Yeovil Hospital I am now at home. I very much to cover the earth floor which, after even moderate Spring rain, became want to thank all my friends from my own church family but also members a quagmire. If there had been a downpour the cast walked upon a sort of of the other churches in Marnhull for their prayers, cards, letters and good dank waterbed. wishes. Too many to thank individually. They meant a great deal to me and the family through a very difficult time. Thank you and God Bless you all. At that time, Francis explained, there were few firms locally which hired out scenery and props, so that if one were to go to see any amateur performance in the area one was sure to find The Merry Widow, Iolanthe Royal British Legion or The Student Prince moving through strangely familiar streets, houses, castles or woodland glens. The Harvest Festival went well thanks to Branch Chaplain Mike Ficke who conducted the service and There were incidents aplenty to keep the cast on its toes but sometimes Stephen Binnington whose organ playing kept us all the audience provided the drama. At one performance to which Civic somewhere near the tune. Branch chairman Ian dignitaries from all the nearby towns had been invited, a Mayoress in full Kendall conducted the auction in his own singular regalia, returning hurriedly from the lavish interval hospitality, missed her fashion and the evening ended up with £90 being footing, slid at speed down the central aisle on her back, crashed through raised for the Poppy Appeal. Thanks to all who the orchestra curtain and demolished a cello. donated produce and all that bid for produce but we could do with some Over the years the cast and director had to cope with any number of more people attending, it is a fun night and the bar is open so come down bizarre incidents involving fire alarms, donkeys, wigs and more. Francis next year and join in the fun. told the story of a dance sequence that the director thought would be The Poppy collecting year ends on September 30th and the total for more spectacular and dream-like if it were to be accompanied by a gentle 2016/17 is £8,856 which I am sure you will agree is a tremendous total mist. Dry ice was obtained and a stage helper instructed to pour small for a small village like ours. This is in no small manner due to Lyn Bartlett's amounts of water onto it from time to time and waft the resulting mist efforts with the fortnightly bingo which has raised over £3,000, an onto the stage. One night that stage helper was not available and his incredible effort. People may ask why we still bother with the last WW1 replacement was not fully conversant with the system. Possibly feeling veterans gone now and WW2 being a distant memory to many people that more mist might be even more effective, he emptied the whole (though not to me). Remember though, that with trauma treatment being bucket of water onto the dry ice. The fog erupted like a geyser and so good now people that would have died are now surviving and will billowed onto the stage, engulfing the dancers to the waist. It poured into need care for up to 50 years so this money is vital for their welfare. the orchestra pit and swamped the players and then rolled on to smother the first three rows of the audience whose arms could be seen flailing My annual fish 'n' chip poppy quiz is on Saturday November 11th which helplessly from the cloud bank. just happen to be Armistice Day so that makes it even more poignant. We have held the price at £7 so fish 'n' chips and fun at that price are a In November we have a Kurling evening, and if you have not experienced bargain. I do not need a booking but a call so I can give the chip man a this game I urge you to come and have a go. You are certain to have an rough estimate would be welcome. Team sizes are variable so come down uproarious time. on the 11th and see what it is all about. YV Christmas is looming and with that in mind Lyn Bartlett (who else?) is organising a Christmas Fair on November 19th. To book a stall ring 01258 Damage At The Rec 821095, for visitors there will be mulled wine and home made mince pies Understandably the Parish Council is infuriated by incidents on sale. All monies raised will as usual go to to Poppy Appeal so please such as the damage in the Rec [Parish mutterings October issue] pop down and support us in this worthwhile effort. probably caused by a few hooligans and the consequential costs. The next jumble sale is in January so if you have anything give me a ring I But it is neither fair nor right to blame celebrating students who am happy to come and collect. were successful during their exams; indeed I would be surprised if said hooligans will have had any success to celebrate. Meanwhile listen out for a knock on your door from our Poppy sellers who will as usual be braving the elements to raise some money for our service Those with children or grandchildren will know how hard their men and women in need. offspring work for their exams and it's wrong to arrive at the As usual all are welcome to attend the two minute silence at the memorial conclusion that success in exams leads to vandalism especially on Saturday November 11th at 11 o'clock and the service at St Gregory's as it's expressed as a generalisation and in such dismissive terms. on Sunday 12th at 3pm. These sorts of comments do nothing for harmony within our ------Community, indeed they are a grave insult to the vast majority of Branch business contact Jack Whitehead on 01258 820800 or email our industrious youth. [email protected] Jeremy Watson

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From The Surgeries News from the Nick. Combating crime in your neighbourhood PC 2146 Phil Sugrue 07500 816 258

I apologise for missing last month’s edition of The Messenger Confidentiality unfortunately I fractured my wrist and was unable to work. I have now returned and am currently office based. I am looking forward to being If you would like privacy when you speak to a receptionist in the Surgery, back out in the community again! please just ask and they will be happy to talk to you in another room or somewhere private. I have 2 crimes to report between beginning of August and the middle of October these include criminal damage to a building site as well as a NHS Services burglary including theft of a vehicle. Choosing which NHS service is right for you at a given time may not always be easy – so here is a quick checklist to help. Burglary is NOT common in this area though they do happen from time to time. Remember to close windows, lock doors when out and make Call NHS 111 – sure sheds, garages and outbuildings are secure too. Don’t make easy for If you urgently need medical help or advice but it's not a life-threatening the opportunist to access your home and steal your property. Report any situation. You can also call NHS 111 if is seriously ill or injured and their suspicious activity. life is at risk. Scams Visit a walk-in centre, minor injuries unit or urgent care centre – An HMRC scam has been doing the rounds in Dorset targeting elderly If you have a minor illness or injury (cuts, sprains or rashes) and it can't & vulnerable people. Dorset Police has been advised of a second scam wait until your GP surgery is open. The nearest is Westminster Memorial whereby individuals are now claiming to be Dorset Police using the Hospital, in Shaftesbury. Opening hours – Mon-Fri 09.00 – 18.00. Saturday 01202 222 222 telephone number requesting details from residents. and Sunday – 10.00- 16.00 Dorset Police would never ask you for your personal details on the Ask your local pharmacist for advice – telephone and we would never call you from the 01202 222 222 Your pharmacist can give you advice for many common minor illnesses, telephone number. such as diarrhoea, minor infections, headache, travel advice or sore Please be aware and stay vigilant. Do not pass any personal information throats. They can also provide somewhere private for your conversation. over the phone or via email. If you receive a call please report this to Make an appointment with your GP – Action Fraud on 0300 123 2040. If you are feeling unwell and it is not an emergency. Report suspicious activity either to 101 or via the police website https:// www.dorset.police.uk/do-it-online#report Only phone 999 if your life is in danger or crime is happening now Marnhull Village Care See what your local NPT have been up to by following our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/NorthDorsetRPT A warm welcome to the village and If you have any issues that you would like to discuss with us or if you support for the community would like to introduce yourself; we hold our monthly surgeries on the 1st Thursday of the month at the Post Office from 11.30-11.45am and at The Spar from 12noon-12.15pm. The next monthly surgery will be in Since 1976 December. 56 new residents of Marnhull attended our annual Newcomers Party on 29th September at the Village Hall, Burton Street, Marnhull and from the reports we have had all enjoyed themselves. PCSO 5352 We are looking for road contacts as follows: Mandy Robinson Burgess Close / Burton Street Sturminster Newton Rural NPT Sackmore Lane Sackmore Green Bat Alley If you think you could help please contact our Secretary, Hilary Parker on 01258 821667, 07802166655 or [email protected]. You can Village Hall Hire Charges For Weddings & Parties also find out more about MVC 9 a.m. to 1 p.m....£30.00 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.... £30.00 Similarly, if you need help, or know of anyone who does, please telephone 6 p.m. to 11.30 p.m. (midnight on Sat and Sun).... £50.00 Hilary on either of the above numbers and we can try to sort something out. Wedding hire... £150 per day Trevor Vaughan.MBE - Chairman MVC Booking Officer: 01258 821427

Marnhull Messenger NovemberMay 2017 www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk Marnhull Messenger Marnhull POPPin Cafe Just a final reminder not to come to the café on FRIDAY 19TH MAY as we will be closed but please do join us on FRIDAY 26TH MAY from MARY C. HOME CARE 10-12midday at the Village Hall for the Queen’s 91st Birthday themed COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIST, MAR POPPin Café! Helping keep your indepedence whilst in your own home AROMATHERAPY, FACIALS, Themes for the following months will be Forget-Me-Not, Strawberries and We provide ﬂexible tailored MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & REIKI Roses and Summer Holidays!

packages of care and services to Relaxing treatments tailored to Gillingham Food Bank- Care to Share? From May onwards we will be collecting non-perishable food items as suit your individual needs individual needs. well as items such as nappies, toiletries and toilet rolls at the cafe. These GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Items will then be donated to the Gillingham Food Bank (The Trussell 01258 821640 Trust) for distribution. Call Mary Colohan on Don’t forget to offer a friend or neighbour a lift to the café if they are 07769 157553 Marnhull (01258) 821422 unable to make their own way and would like to come. 3rd Friday of each month See you soon! Linda, Jill, Audrey and Joy 10-12 noon, Marnhull Village Hall LAVENDERS GREEN MANICURE / PEDICURE Natural Beauty Complementary therapies COME & ENJOY FRESH FAIRTRADE COFFEE WAXING • SHELLAC OR TEA, BISCUITS or HOMEMADE CAKES Marnhull Reading Group FACIALS • MASSAGE Aromatherapy Meet old friends, make new ones Looking for new members Therapeutic massage. Reflexology. LASH / BROW TINTING Reiki and Yoga tuition Put the World to Rights! Marnhull Reading Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to Read the papers, do a crossword, play cards, discuss a book, which has been suggested by one of the group, over a PAMPER PARTIES Tanya Green ITEC glass of wine. For More Information Call: Traditional Yoga Association dominoes, or just sit, chill & chat Mobile Beauty Therapist Tel. 01258 820410 We are made up of both male and female members with a wide range of All welcome - we would love to see you ages and interests which means are book choices are very varied! m. 07729 301387 07920 269664 The Marnhull POPPin Café is a non-profit making community project. Beauty Treatments If you are interested in joining our group please contact Rachel Hopkins E: [email protected] Register of Exercise Contact Linda 01258 820131 on 01258 820413 or [email protected] in the Comfort of your own Home W: www.kellynaturalbeauty.co.uk Professionals [email protected]

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MARY C. and inspired by a talk from The Venerable Tony Wilds. 10-12midday at the Village Hall for the Queen’s 91st Birthday themed HOME CARE COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIST, MAR Tony will soon celebrate 50 years since he was ordained as a priest POPPin Café! Helping keep your indepedence whilst in your own home and has been reflecting on the journey, remembering the seeds AROMATHERAPY, FACIALS, Themes for the following months will be Forget-Me-Not, Strawberries and that were sown along the way. The journey since theological We provide ﬂexible tailored MASSAGE, REFLEXOLOGY & REIKI Roses and Summer Holidays! college has been one of great variety including three years packages of care and services to Relaxing treatments tailored to in Zambia, being Chaplain to the Fire Fighters while a vicar at Gillingham Food Bank- Care to Share? From May onwards we will be collecting non-perishable food items as suit your individual needs individual needs. Chandlers Ford, being Archdeacon of Plymouth and then coming well as items such as nappies, toiletries and toilet rolls at the cafe. These to Marnhull – the home of his ancestors. We feel very fortunate GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE Items will then be donated to the Gillingham Food Bank (The Trussell 01258 821640 that he “came home”. Trust) for distribution. Call Mary Colohan on The next meeting is the Members’ meal at Stourpaine on 8th Don’t forget to offer a friend or neighbour a lift to the café if they are 07769 157553 Marnhull (01258) 821422 November unable to make their own way and would like to come. 3rd Friday of each month Jill Treby See you soon! Linda, Jill, Audrey and Joy 10-12 noon,Marnhull Marnhull Flower ShowVillage Hall LAVENDERS GREEN MANICURE / PEDICURE Natural Beauty Complementary therapies TheCOME Children's & ENJOYtrophy winners FRESH from FAIRTRADE The Flower Show COFFEE are:- WAXING • SHELLAC Hattie-RoseOR TEA, Baker BISCUITS or HOMEMADE CAKES Marnhull Reading Group Charlotte Nolan FACIALS • MASSAGE Aromatherapy Alice BerthaudMeet old friends, make new ones Looking for new members Therapeutic massage. Reflexology. Lily Oxford LASH / BROW TINTING Reiki and Yoga tuition Put the World to Rights! Marnhull Reading Group meets on the third Thursday of each month to CharlotteRead Chambers the papers, do a crossword, play cards, discuss a book, which has been suggested by one of the group, over a PAMPER PARTIES Tanya Green ITEC Poppy Baker glass of wine. For More Information Call: Traditional Yoga Association Wilbur Risleydominoes, or just sit, chill & chat Mobile Beauty Therapist Tel. 01258 820410 We are made up of both male and female members with a wide range of Charlie StrongAll welcome - we would love to see you ages and interests which means are book choices are very varied! m. 07729 301387 07920 269664 Lily StantonThe Marnhull POPPin Café is a non-profit making community project. Beauty Treatments If you are interested in joining our group please contact Rachel Hopkins E: [email protected] Register of Exercise Well done to all ofContact them. Linda 01258 820131 on 01258 820413 or [email protected] in the Comfort of your own Home W: www.kellynaturalbeauty.co.uk Professionals [email protected] Hilary Smith Marnhull Flower Show Committee The Barn THE OLD MALTHOUSE

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10 Marnhull Messenger www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk Marnhull Messenger Marnhull Village Hall MARNHULL ENTERTAINS in association with Events, vacancies and so much more... DORSET ARTSREACH Top Vacancies – Make Your Mark! presents Secretary - Bookings Secretary - Treasurer Spirit of Stephane by the Like to be involved with the running and future of this vital part of village Christian Garrick Quintet lie? Due to the potential ‘retirement’ of the holders of one or more of the above posts there will be corresponding ‘vacancies’ at the AGM – but Spirit of Stephane was conceived there is also some scope for a ‘reshuffle’ depending on the skills and wishes by the award-winning British jazz of those who come forward. We hope very much that there are people violinist Christian Garrick as a who would like to support the Hall in this way at this exciting time in its tribute to the great French Maestro. history. To learn more and to discuss these opportunities in advance, and Swinging tunes such as Sweet with no commitment, please contact any of those listed below. Georgia Brown, I’m Comin Virginia Agm / Social Evening Friday 17th November and S’Wonderful are followed by 7.00, meeting 7.30. All welcome. Come and enjoy a glass of wine etc, meltingly beautiful ballads like meet village organisations, and hear and discuss progress on the building My Serenade, Didn’t We and La improvement and extension project. Details on village and shop notice Chanson De Rue. boards. The quintet recalls the celebrated Awaken To Bacon On New Year’s Day Hot Club Quintet Of France with Bacon and bap late breakfast / early lunch 10.00 – 12.00. Celebrate / Django Reinhardt as well as the bring your friends / (and recover?). Non meat eaters welcome! Details in George Shearing or Alan Clare December. Proceeds to building fund. piano-bass-drums quartets. Bingo Bingo In Marnhull Village Hall Early January, date in December Messenger and on posters. Bar etc. Come and have some fun. Proceeds to building fund. Friday 8th December at 7.30pm Doors and licensed bar open 7.00 pm Building Fund: Some Recent Grants & Donations – Thank You So Much Under 18s £6 Adults £10 Family £25 Flower Show 2017 £100 Available from: Robin Hill Stores - 01258 820959 Marnhull W. I. £100 or Marnhull Stores - 01258 820116 Garden goods £1,913 Private donation: £180 MARNHULL ENTERTAINS Fish and Chip Quiz: £226 in association with POPP-in café £500 DORSET MOVIOLA Total now raised & donated locally to date (in addition to legacy): £25,603 presents Churchill The New Marnhull Players Pantomime Group Tensions mount for the beleaguered Well rehearsals are well underway for 'Cinder's', going really well, we have British Prime Minister Winston had some lovely people join us and i think February will bring a great Churchill (Brian Cox) in the days performance. We also have a lovely group of children to performance leading up to the infamous Allied with us, some are returning from last year and some our new children D-Day landings in Normandy, that want to join us. France in June 1944. We would like to thank the Messenger Committee for there grant towards Fearful of repeating his deadly costumes we have some of the material to start making costumes and we mistakes from World War I in the will be getting the rest soon once other things have been sorted. Battle of Gallipoli, exhausted by years of war, plagued by depression I would also like to thank Sioban Boyce for getting a few voluteers and obsessed with his historical together who are going to make our costumes. Sioban and Suzanne have destiny, Churchill is reluctant already been and measured most of the cast and have made a start with to embark on the large-scale patterns and Rebecca has selected some of the fabric so they can make a start on the costumes. campaign, one that the entire war effort hinges upon. Also we are getting ready for our bingo evening on the 10th November at the village hall eyes down at 7pm. There will be a raffle half way through In Marnhull Village Hall the evening. Tuesday 28th November at 7.30pm Then on the 9th December we have our Cinderella Christmas Ball which is Doors and licensed bar open 7.00 pm going to be a lovely evening of dancing, some Christmas food and some Cinderella magic. This is going to be a black tie event, at the village hall for Tickets: £5.00 start 8pm. You will receive a glass of Mulled wine on arrival and a glass of Available from: sparkles at midnight. There will be a Christmas buffet and bar. Robin Hill Stores - 01258 820959 Hope you will join us for some Christmas magic. or Marnhull Stores - 01258 820116 All the cast 11 Marnhull Messenger NovemberMay 2017

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Remembrance Day Pedestrian Experience in Marnhull

This is Lucy Whyte, aged 7, with her Dad, Mark, about to go poppy selling. I was so pleased to see the letter from GOF in last month’s Messenger talking of the perils of walking down any lane in the village without This is also Lucy's drawing of St Gregory's Church to commemorate those pavements. who gave their lives. When I moved to Sodom Lane two years ago, I contacted PC Kate Hann because of the regular traffic that pays no attention to the 30 mph speed limit. However, I was disappointed to find that her hands were tied because the only option was do a ‘spot’ check of speeds down Sodom Lane with the proviso that she wore a ‘hi-vis’ jacket so drivers could see her. Hence I think she found only one slightly speeding driver! Having experienced walking up and down to the PO and village hall on regular occasions these are the difficulties that I have found; People not slowing down and Being driven at, or drivers leaving it to the last moment to pull out. If I were a horse people would slow down and give me space. I appreciate humans don’t need to be slowed down for as much as horses but being driven at by anything over 25-30 mph is scary. Even when pushing a buggy or walking on the road with a small child, some drivers still don’t follow the Highway Code which says motorists should give careful consideration to those walking in the road. Other pedestrians who have had the same experiences as me have suggested alternative methods of dealing with this problem, such as; walking with a heavy implement, such as a spade, sticking out - not a very practical suggestion for everyday. Another was to take an uncontrollable dog with you, cars give them a wide berth!

Marnhull MessengerMarnhull Yarners Perhaps I ought to get a shetland pony and, everyDec time2016 I -go Jan for 2017 a walk, take www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk Marnhull Messenger it with me? We could also set up ‘driver awareness’ courses to demonstrate The next Marnhull Yarners is on 15 December at Carraway Cottage, what it feels like to have a heavy lump of metal coming at you at speeds Carraway Lane. Please Remembranceadd that parking is limited Day so if anyone wants to of 40mph andPedestrian more? Experience in Marnhull come for the first time, please contact me about lifts. Sioban Boyce Marnhull Messenger MarnhullThis is Lucy Messenger Whyte, aged 7, withSioban her BoyceDad, Mark, - 01258 about 820853 to go / 07545poppy 641451selling. I was so pleased to see the letter from GOF in last month’s MessengerMay 2017 May 2017 www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk talking of the perils of walking down anyMarnhull lane in the village Messenger without This is also Lucy's drawing of St Gregory's Church to commemorate those pavements. who gave their lives. MARNHULL VILLAGE HALLWhen AND I moved SUPPORTERS to Sodom Lane two CLUB years ago, I contacted PC Kate Hann Marnhull Baby and Toddlers because of the regular trafficMarnhull that pays no Music attention Societyto the 30 mph speed APPLICATION limit.FORM However, 2018 I was disappointed to find that her hands were tied We have had a lovely few weeks with Mother's day craftAPPLICATION on 23rd March, becauseFORM the 2017only option was do a ‘spot’ check of speeds down Sodom where we made Mother's day stand up cards, we also gave all our lovely Lane with the proviso that she wore a ‘hi-vis’ jacket so drivers could see her. 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On 30th March we planted sunflower seeds, the children planted 3 seeds Having experienced walking up and down to the PO and village hall on regularDavid occasions Woodhouse’s these are programme the difficulties entitled that I have“Music found; that People I Enjoy” not was rather in a plant pot. they enjoyed playing with the soil as well as seeing what slowinglike taking down and his Being listeners driven into at, or an drivers auditory leaving sweetshop. it to the last moment There were delights the sunflowerName seeds must start like.be the same as on your Bank Account, or a winning cheque may not be honoured. to pullat every out. turn, pieces we loved but hadn’t heard for too long, colour and The 6th April was our Easter party where we made Easter crowns and If I weremelody a horse in strongpeople wouldsupply. slow down and give me space. I appreciate chick and bunnyAddress………………………………………………………………………………………………… pop up cups. The children also enjoyed an Easter egg humans don’t need to be slowed down for as much as horses but being He began with part of Mendelssohn’s Italian Symphony, which was hunt outside, they all found 2 eggs each. driven at by anything over 25-30 mph is scary. All aspects of building work undertaken including: the lead in to an evening of listening pleasure. For opera lovers there Even when pushing a buggy or walking on the road with a small child, This monthsPost visit Code………………………to Newstone Nursing home was on 12th April where we somewas drivers the quartet still don’t from follow Rigoletto, the Highway as richCode and which filling says motoristsas treacle toffee, with • Extensions had fun entertaining the residents by playing with a parachute with balls. shouldPavarotti give careful in magnificent consideration voice, to those then walking for contrast in the road. a lemon drop in the form We also played with building blocks, Easter colouring, sang songs and of elegant and satisfyingly precise Haydn Surprise Symphony No 24. I/We wish to become a member(s) and purchase……………Other pedestrians tickets who have at had£6 theper same annum experiences each as to me be have • New Builds enjoyed a drink and biscuit. suggested alternative methods of dealing with this problem, such as; entered into the prize draws. Modern times were celebrated by the driving dance rhythms of Leonard walkingBernstein’s with a heavy America implement, from such“West as aSide spade, Story” sticking – outan -opera not a very in all but name • Roofing practical suggestion for everyday. Another was to take an uncontrollable dogin with my you, estimation. cars give them We werea wide treated berth! to a virtuoso performance by David I/We enclose a cheque for £…… made payable to “MarnhullOistrach playing Village Beethoven’s Hall” Romance for Violin and Orchestra, and the • Renovations Marnhull Yarners Perhaps I ought to get a shetland pony and, every time I go for a walk, take it withfirst me? half We endedcould also with set theup ‘driver hauntingly awareness’ lovely courses sound to demonstrate of Mozart’s Ave Verum Corpus. • Loft Conversions The next Marnhull Yarners is on 15 December at Carraway Cottage, what it feels like to have a heavy lump of metal coming at you at speeds Date…………………. Signature…………………………………….of 40mph and more? Carraway Lane. Please add that parking is limited so if anyone wants to After coffee we started with Mozart’s Salzburg Symphony. The stately come for the first time, please contact me about lifts. Sioban Boyce Camelot Builders Ltd and solemn Sarabande by Handel preceded another opera favourite, Farm Office SendSioban to Boyce: Mrs - 01258 S Blackford, 820853 / 07545 6641451 Musburythe Closeduet from , Marnhull Act 1 of La Boheme DT10 1JRby Puccini. Then we heard the green East Lawn Farm and fragrant tones of Vaughan William’s Fantasia on Greensleeves. Lawn Crossroads 16 Does anyone else see music in terms of colour? I often find English Gillingham MARNHULL VILLAGE HALL ANDmusic SUPPORTERS evokes a green sensation. CLUB After a short and envigorating burst of Dorset SP8 5QN www.camelotbuilders.co.uk APPLICATION FORMTelemann’s 2018 Trumpet Concerto the concert finished with Rossini’s William APPLICATION FORMTell overture. 2017 As David said, the first part of this piece with its mosaic of Tel: 01747 835422 woodwind playing is actually more interesting than the moment when email: [email protected] Name…………………………………………………………………the Lone Ranger bursts onto the scene. But as usual I will indulge myself with a favourite moment of the evening, Name must be the same as on your Bank Account, orand a winningthat was Cecelia cheque Bartolli’s may heartbreaking not be honoured. interpretation of Handel’s Lascia la Spina – pure sensory delight. For more information please visit: On 11th May we have our Annual Dinner at Udders restaurant and then Address………………………………………………………………………………………………… www.marnhullstone.co.uk on 15th our presenter is Alan Thomas. YV Post Code……………………… Springhead Trust I/We wish to become a member(s) and purchase…………… ticketsEvents at At £6 Springhead per annum On each 29th to Maybe We are doing our sponsored bounce to help the Parish council to raise money for enteredthe new play into park the equipment prize draws. on 27th April. The children will Photography courses with Edward Parker, £25 each, booking essential – SUPPLIERS OF NATURAL AND CUT STONE: bounce on the trampoline, where we will see how many bounces they Garden & Landscape – 10-1; People and Portraits – 2-5 can do in 1 minute. RANDOM DRESSED I/We enclose a cheque for £…… made payable to “MarnhullOpen garden Village with stalls, Hall” 10-5, café serving lunch & light refreshments, SAWN SPLIT Then there will be no toddler's on 4th May as the village hall will be used dogs on leads welcome, assisted wheelchair access: £3.50/Friends and CHISEL FACED ASHLAR for an election. U16 free WINDOW SURROUNDS Date…………………. 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Marnhull Maidens Marnhull Baby & Toddlers The Maidens season has come to its end and another very successful year We have had a lovely few weeks getting to know new mothers and too. Winners again of the Marnhull Festival and winners of the Wimborne their toddlers and babies. We also welcome the lovely Michelle Festival. We have also topped the table of the Ladies TT25 but due to who is a new volunteer to help us run the group. numerous matches being called off, all we really have there is a moral victory. We did have issues along the way with the opposition at times not being able to fulfil certain fixtures, but the very hard- working background staff, soon rallied and other options were sought and games still played. My sincere thanks to all involved, you are all superstars. We have very good numbers attending and the future is very bright, there are new teams on the horizon and local too! Buckhorn Weston, Blandford and Sherborne have all started a form of ladies cricket and we will welcome them with open arms, the prospect of matches played locally is exciting, especially with them becoming local derby’s! I so miss the matches played against Stalbridge, the ferocity of the game, extremely competitive yet a smile and a shake of hands at the end, no matter what the outcome. Winter indoor nets start at Clayesmore this November, alternate Sunday We would like to thank the Messenger committee for there grant mornings from 10:45-12:45. If you are interested in coming along and as the helped us to get our lovely mats now that are for the cars joining in then please contact us for the dates, we welcome new members and baby area, so we could get rid of the carpets. This helps us as regardless of ability, we have options for all and are a very friendly bunch, mats are easier to clean, store, move and they are softer for the the togetherness of the Maidens is their strength, it is encouraged and a children to play on. We will be using the rest of the money from huge part of the success so far. the grant for some new toys and equipment which we will keep In the light of the amazing Women’s World Cup, which England of you updated about. course won, Ladies cricket has taken off somewhat, previous players have returned and new people have decided to have a go, all those at On the 5th October we had Diana with her Phoenix cards, it's Marnhull have found it rewarding, great fun, made new friends and kept always lovely having her visit. fit at the same time! What more could you ask for. We play both hardball We have a busy few weeks ahead as the 19th October will bring us and softball cricket, the coaches will assess each individual accordingly so as you are placed in a near perfectly safe environment, we want each Usborne books coming in and doing a raffle, a nice time to start person to enjoy what they are doing. Christmas shopping. Les Elsworth. Head Coach 07850749736. [email protected] Then we have half term where we won't be open. Then we come back to celebrate Halloween and bonfire night on the 2nd Jemma Sullivan. Captain 07496355084. November. We will be having a Halloween party where you can come dressed up an dwin prizes for the best dressed. There will be Royal Air Forces Association pin the spider on the web, spaghetti play, party food and we will have some firework activities too. We always look forward to September for 2 good reasons. Firstly, it is time to celebrate and commemorate that incredibly brave and historical aerial victory of the Battle of Britain. Secondly, for 2 weeks, there is a crescendo and climax to our sortie rate to reach and, hopefully, destroy our annual fundraising target. Thankfully, there are strategic targets plenty to visit. Returning crews reported no casualties when collecting house to house! On the contrary, reception throughout the village was considerably friendly and very generous. Our 2 day run at the Cheese Festival drew much friendly fire, reaped great rewards and saw all returned to base safely despite the weather. In those 2 weeks we not only reached our target of £5000 but overflew it by nearly £2000! A well earned victory deserved a well earned celebration which we did, in style, at the Royal Chase in Shaftesbury. This tale of success would not be complete without declaring our sincerest thanks to all who made it possible. Thank you for the resilience, tenacity The following week 9th November brings us to remembrance and sheer doggedness of our valiant collectors. Thank you to all who so where we will be making poppies and wreaths. We are then willingly and generously gave and to the many stores that allowed us to getting into the Christmas spirit as on 30th November we will be patrol their premises. Thank you to the many that gave personal donations and to those that permitted our boxes to perch on their counters. doing our letters to Father Christmas. Every penny that you have let us collect will go to £8million spent annually On the 14th December it is our Christmas Party where we will have by the Association on the welfare needs of those who serve, those who a special visitor, play games and have party food. In the evening is have served, and of their dependents. the adults turn to relax and have fun, as it's our annual Christmas meal at The Crown. Ad Astra! Tony Edmunds Emma, Dee and Michelle.

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Thoughts from the Rector... St. Gregory's Church No man is an island entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main; …... any man's death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind. And therefore never send to know for whom the bell tolls; it tolls for thee. These words of John Donne, written in the 17th century, seem somewhat at odds with the 20th century’s focus on the individual. The rights of each individual person have been debated, legislated about, sometimes fought over, with great vigour. And yet there have been also great joint endeavours, notably the two world wars, when whole populations were bidden to set aside private concerns and to come together, work together, live and die together, in common cause. In Christian terms, both have to be held together for a rounded understanding of humanity. Services & Events for November 2017 Each one of us is, as the Book of Psalms has it, ‘fearfully and wonderfully Please note: Morning Prayer is now held daily made’, as a unique entity. Yet we are not solitary – ‘no man is an island’ ; Tuesday to Friday at 8.00 in the Hussey Chapel we are bound up in the bundle of life with those around us and indeed Wednesday 1st with creation itself. 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School November has a way of bringing all this to the fore. Armistice Day, and (Coffee served before the service) Remembrance Sunday, have something to say to us both on the universal 11.00 – Eucharist [said] and intimate level. The great parade takes place at the Cenotaph in Sunday 5th - All Saints’ Celebration Whitehall, with wreaths laid by the representatives of so many nations, 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] and similar ceremonies of remembrance take place in other countries 10.00 – Parish Eucharist – those of both former allies and former enemies - providing space to 3.00pm Remembering with thanksgiving those who have died reflect on human stupidity and heroism, enmity and self-sacrifice; to remember the past, and to determine again to learn for the future. Wednesday 8th 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School Our local observance in the village is not simply a poor copy of the (Coffee served before the service) grandeur of the national observance. Although fewer each year have a personal link with those whose names are on our War Memorial, we Sunday 12th - Remembrance Sunday remember that people like us, from this community and village, were 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] caught up in those events, and we may well ask ourselves: ‘how do we 10.00 – Parish Eucharist make their sacrifice worthwhile?’ 3.00 Royal British Legion Service of Remembrance None of us is solitary, and in a well-known hymn Charles Wesley reminds Wednesday 15th Christians that we are bound up, not only with those presently alive in 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School this world: (Coffee served before yhe service) ‘One family, we dwell in him, one Church, above, beneath; Sunday 19th - Second Sunday before Advent. Though now divided by the stream, the narrow stream of death’. 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] 10.00 – Parish Eucharist All Saints’ Day and the Commemoration of the Faithful Departed at All Souls-tide both celebrate this mutual belonging. The former celebrates Wednesday 22nd those in whose lives the Church as a whole has seen the grace of God 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School powerfully at work. It is a time to give thanks for that grace, and to be (Coffee served before the service) encouraged by their example to recognise that sanctity may grow in Sunday 26th - Christ the King the ordinary circumstances of human living. Commemorating our own 08.00 – Holy Communion [said] departed loved ones - those who gave us life and nurtured us, those with 10.00 – Parish Eucharist with Holy Baptism whom we have given and received much – draws us closer to them, and to the God who made both them and us , and in whose presence is Life. Wednesday 29th Tony Wilds 09.00 – Children’s Service led by St Gregory’s Primary School (Coffee served before the service) Marnhull Churches Sunday Services Anglican Church of St. Gregory the Great, New Street www.stgregorysmarnhull.org.uk 8.00 – Holy Communion 10.00 – Parish Eucharist From the St Gregory Registers Weekday services as advertised www.StGregorysMarnhull.org.uk Funerals We extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Paul Catholic Church of Our Lady, Old Mill Lane Young-Cooper of Marnhull, whose funeral took place at St Gregory’s on 9.30 - Mass 2nd October. May he rest in peace. 6.00 - Mass www.marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.uk St Gregory’s Gift Day A huge thank-you to all those who responded so generously to our Marnhull Methodist Church, Burton Street appeal via the October Messenger. The final result is not known as we go 10.00 - Morning Service to press, but will be noted in the next edition.

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Our Lady's Church The Methodist Church

Catholic Church of Our Lady, Marnhull Sunday Service. & St. Benedict's, Gillingham - Everyone is welcome to join our service at 10:00am every Sunday and for tea or coffee in the hall afterwards. www.marnhullandgillinghamrc.org.uk Sunday Masses - 9.30am & 6pm (Marnhull) / 11am (Gillingham) We praise and thank God for the continuing recovery of Sally Williams who is now regaining strength at home. We also thank the staff of Yeovil Significant dates in November and Shaftesbury hospitals for their skill and care and ask God’s blessing on their ongoing work. Hymn singing has a long tradition in the Methodist 1 – All Saints Church. Sunday November 5th is an opportunity to join us in some of The Solemnity of All Saints celebrates all those who are in Heaven, in our favourites in a Songs of Praise service at 10:00am. If you want your the light of God’s face – both those recognised by the Church as saints favourite to be included, please phone Barbara on 820371 in advance to and those known only to the Lord. We ask for their intercession and we let us know. strive to follow their example, so that we too can fulfil our vocation to be saints. On Remembrance Sunday (12th November) we shall be joining our friends at Saint Gregory’s for a service at 3.00 pm. We thank the Marnhull 2 – All Souls Messenger Committee for their generous grant which will help us to Today we pray for the souls of the faithful departed and remember modernise the sound system in the church. particularly those we have known and loved. 9 – Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Hire the Hall The Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica, Our church hall is a good place to hire for family parties and social or other the oldest of the four major basilicas in Rome. The Basilica of St. John events for individuals, clubs, societies, and classes. Rates are reasonable Lateran is the cathedral of the diocese of Rome, the official ecclesiastical and bookings can be made by contacting Mrs. Marlene Plowman on seat of the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome, not St. Peter's Basilica as so 01258 820869. many mistakenly believe. In ancient Rome this was the church where everyone was baptized. It is the oldest church in the West, built in the Churches Together time of Constantine and consecrated by Pope Sylvester in 324. World Peace Prayers 26 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Churches Together in Marnhull continue to pray for world peace. The last Sunday in Ordinary Time Everyone is welcome to join us for thirty minutes of quiet contemplation 30 – Saint Andrew, Apostle focussed on world events. The next gatherings will take place at midday St Andrew (1st C) was born in Bethsaida and was a fisherman. He on Friday, as follows: was originally a disciple of St John the Baptist before following Christ, 10 Nov - St Gregory’s Church - Canon Tony Wilds bringing with him his brother, St Peter. After Pentecost he zealously 8 Dec - Our Lady’s Church - Rev Fr Martin Budge preached the Gospel and was crucified at Patras (Greece). 9 Feb - Methodist Church - Rev Paul Arnold 9 Mar - St Gregory’s Church - Canon Tony Wilds Bishop’s Visitation Advent Service The Right Reverend Mark O’Toole, Bishop of Plymouth, visited our parish The churches will be combining for an Advent Service at 3:00pm on during the weekend of 7-8 Oct. He held a meeting with parishioners on Sunday 3rd December. Please join members of all three churches for this Saturday evening and said all three Masses on Sunday. peaceful start of the Christmas season Parish People Interfaith Calendar Leo Bogdan Kacprzak was baptised at St Benedict’s on 5 Oct. 1 Nov – All Saints Day – Day honouring all saints and martyrs. (Christian) 1 Dec – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Sunni tradition) The following parishioners have died and their funerals were held as 6 Dec – Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Shia tradition) follows: 3 Dec – Beginning of Advent – A season remembering Christ’s coming at Rosemary Parkhouse - 29 Sep. Christmas and looking towards His second coming. (Christian) Monica Nepean (at 101, our oldest parishioner) - 4 Oct. 13 Dec – Hanuka – Celebrates rededication of the Temple in Jerusalem in 165 BC. (Jewish) Anita Crocker - 5 Oct. Rodney D’Cruz - 20 Oct. Committee The next Churches Together Committee meeting will be held at Tapshays May they rest in peace Barn on 18 January, at 2.30pm 17 Marnhull Messenger NovemberMay 2017

Marnhull Garden Club MarnhullThe "New" Yarners Curtain - Knit and Man spin (And a yarn Sister) or two! It seems a long time since we wrote something for the Marnhull Messenger but a lot has happened since 2016. I will try to tell you about it. We received the fleece from Nicola and Alan Denham in June and then were on the search for another spinning wheel, as one between six was a bit slow. A good friend knew someone who had bought one in an auction for her house. She kindly lent this to me. I struggled for a while because it MarcusRuth Jenkins Dancer’s told talk, how Scented she became Plants “The throughout Lady Gardener” the Year, when was sheexactly spoke as didn’t look the same as the other one. I took it down to Frank Herrings in titled.to the Club He not last only night. talked about each plant, he handed round enlarged pictures so we could see what he was extolling. Dorchester and the spinning wheel specialist looked slightly puzzled and For over 30 years she had worked in a legal office, often very long hours then announced that it was not a fleece spinning wheel but a flax one! Iand won’t with go much into details travelling. of every She planthad become (anyone increasingly who wants thedisillusioned complete andlist, The problem with this was that flax is much thinner than wool and getting pleasewanted email out. Eventually,me), but he she started presented in January her managerwith shrubby with Honeysuckle her resignation and – the fleece into the hole was hit or miss. So this wheel went back to it’s Daphnehe thought bholua it was Jacqueline just a passing Postill, phase, right and through was horrified the seasons when to December, he realised ownerHaving and known we now Patrick, have two The spinning Curtain Man,wheels through that do thespin curtain fleece. &Watch soft ending with Mahonias and Chimonanthus praecox (Wintersweet). We she’d thought it through and really meant it. thisfurnishings space. industry for some 20 years it came as a great shock all learned about some recent introductions – a Thalictrum, a Monarda, Debbie Chisman, Art Teacher, Art for Everyone Marnhull Village Hall, heard ClematisShe had sufficientheraclifolia Cassandrayears for a anddecent a scented pension, Salvia. and Hebought gave a uslittle details cottage of that he was finally hanging up his tape measure in pursuit of we had fleece and very kindly offered to do a session on making felt. This eachin a Hampshire plant’s requirements village, and and started of its care.out. She started to create a typical retired life!!! cottage garden – hollyhocks, delphiniums, roses etc., spending all her happened in July 2016 and was a lovely afternoon. We all learned a lot Thetime following very happily evening, getting by her happy hands chance, dirty. wasOne the day Gold someone Club askedouting her to andHis came dedication away with to a dressingpiece of felt. windows Elaine Spencer will be White missed had hers without framed a Castleto come Gardens and deal who with ran outtheir of garden some of – the and plants from Marcusthere it had grew mentioned. until she anddoubt, I made but a it’smobile with phone the greatest case with pleasure matching and glasses excitement case. Both that very my Malcolm,had more who than was she working could cope there with. that night, She was complained lucky enough “I do wish to get that a successful.brother and The groupI will be has continuing expanded over to furnish the the thelast sixhomes months. of MarnhullThere are AlanGovernment Tichmarsh, grant, Monty bought Don a andsmall the van rest and would took giveon some us warning helpers. of what nowand eight surrounding of us, although areas. not all attend each session. they’re going to say” – he should have added Marcus to the list! Ten years later she has a thriving business, more vans and helpers, a small TheI bring meetings over are15 yearsgenerally, of soft at Laburnum furnishings Cottage experience but sometimes and my we brother meet nursery – and is still very happy, particularly when she thinks about what in other people’s houses. Please see diary for changes. If you are interested The other good news is that the Christmas Skittles evening at the Halsey (Anthony) is a skilled and qualified curtain fitter. Together we aim might have been if she hadn’t had the courage to take the first step. There to join the Marnhull Yarners, please call Sioban on 01258 820853. Our next Arms is going ahead, thanks to some very smart footwork by George to fulfil all your furnishing needs and requirements. were moments when she wondered – but it all came right. meeting is May 24 2017 at 13.30 at Nash Villa, Nash Lane. Stephens and Malcolm Calvin. Other events are: Common Farm Flowers Here at The Curtain Man we have a fabulous range of beautiful GardenShe then Tour took 6th usJune through Tuesday some evening suggestions tour; Mottisfont for scented Abbey plants NT 28th for Junethis season Wednesday – wintersweet, coach trip; Gardensarcocca, Party witch 29th hazel, July Saturday (scented) @ Stourmeadviburnum, curtain and upholstery fabrics,Ritz curtain Tea tracks and poles, a variety of blinds, cushions, vinyl flooring and carpets. We offer a free - no Hainesosmanthus Lane. and of course the wallflowers and violas. She had brought A big thank you to all the people who came to our big breakfast. The really with her some of the Acers she grows, which of course are at their most goodobligation side is that home we raisedconsultation a fantastic and profit a full of Made £577.40 To Measurewhich was service.beyond The next meeting is 8th May, Wildlife and Archaeological Jewels in colourful at this season. our wildest expectations, the down side is people had to wait quite a long N.Dorset Rangers’ Patch, and visitors are always welcome. Looking into the near future we will be introducing a bedding, We have the Cheese & Wine party later in the month, and next month’s time, due to the amount of people coming in at once, and only 2 people SB household textiles and bathroom towelling range. talk is on the Air Ambulance – visitors are always welcome. The Skittles to cook the breakfasts!! hope you all understood. Next year we are going Evening is, I think,Gillingham now fully booked Town for Meadow the coach but Fete there may be some toPlease do Baps feel with free any to ofpop three into fillings the shop or all and 3, withsay toast “ Hi”. We’remarmalade positive tea/ space for those willing to drive themselves to the Halsey Arms. coffee.you will So all the help wait us willsettle be hereminimal. and we look forward to meeting you A call for stall holders for the second Gillingham Town Meadow Fete: SB Wealong would the like way. to thank Fiddleford Mushrooms, Mrs Crocker -Seniors Farm for the eggs, Monty Anthony and &Gemma Anna –from The the “New” crown Curtain Marnhull Man for (and donating sister) GardenSaturday Of Delights 8th Christmas July Sale all the baps, and of course all you lovely people who supported us with Cancer Research, which as we all know is a very worthwhile charity. Also The beautiful setting of Springhead,11:00-16:30 with its enchanting garden, lake and thank you to the generosityHot Meal of Deliverypeople who Service donated cakes, and raffle prizes, thank you to AMill chance Room to is theshowcase venue foryour the local fifteenth club, society,Garden orof associationDelights Christmas by taking sale Exciting Hot News! Or rather Hot Food!!! A new (twice a month) hot meal awhich table willin the be marquee,showcasing or raisetalented moneyfor artists yourand craftsmenorganisation from with the a westside Barbaradelivery Cornford service is , launchingLinda Cook very for soon manning in the Sturminsterthe raffle Newton and cake area. stall, show.country. The show will include pottery, jewellery, cards, prints, paintings, Caroline Collard who cooked all the eggs, and to Doris Chard who’s hands Volunteers are needed to help home deliver these meals to people who stained glass, hand-made furniture, fine wood turning, lampshades, never left the sink all morning. In October we are having Afternoon Tea at There will be food, craft stalls, music and children's activities. are unable to get out or cook for themselves. A regular friendly face, printed cushions, painted and decorated items and woven textiles. the Ritz oops meant at the Rec (Marnhull Village Hall) Collect your booking form from the Gillingham Town Hall, or download delivering a delicious 2 course meal, will be a huge boost to someone It runs from Friday 1 December to Sunday 3 December, 10 to 4.30, £2 entry It will be a cream tea, complete with finger sandwiches, and sausage rolls. at www.threeriversgillingham.org/node/136 or email gtcmeadow@ with limited mobility. 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St. Mary’s Catholic School Jungle Hut Pre-school

The Jungle Hut have had a busy and fun half term. We have introduced Muddy Walks at Pre School, the children have had lots of fun jumping in muddy puddles and exploring around the fields. We had a great walk through the fields watching the tractors muck spreading, we then went back to Pre School and set out our farm yard.

Children across the school have been making the most of our new Forest Schooling area, getting outside each week rain or shine! The children have practised lashing, made some spangly stars, compared numbers, drunk hot chocolate and even made their own bread. We are looking forward to getting outside with the tools soon! Both our football and high fives teams have had a great start to the year. They have played matches against Milton Primary School and St George’s Primary, Bourton. The teams have worked hard to and managed to win one match each. The children have had a great time setting their own Jungle Hut airport, The whole school had the opportunity to work with the Dorset Rock they made their own passports and used a map of the world to decide Choir last week. They learnt three contemporary songs and performed where to fly. Staff set out lots of activities about around the world and these to a thrilled audience. Who would have thought we would have had where we live, children made their own houses, African necklaces, so many amazing singers! Chinese fans, Eiffel tower pictures and much more. The children have Our harvest celebration was very well attended this year. We celebrated enjoyed showing us photos of their families, bringing in their pets to visit Harvest with a whole school assembly where each child had the Pre School and making their own faces using differnt materials and talked opportunity to present what they had been working on. We collected a about what they saw. huge variety of produce; enough to make up a large hamper that was We're looking forward to visiting The Fire Station, the children have been donated to the Gillingham Food Bank. using their imagination, creating their own Fire Station and learning about With the deadline for new parents to make choices on a school for who help us. Next term we're planning about The Gruffalo as the children their four year olds, we will be having an ‘open door’ policy at school. have taken a lot of interest in The Gruffalo books. We will be going on Prospective parents are welcome to call the school on 01258 820417 to Gruffalo walks, making Gruffalo crumble and much more. organise a tour or just pop into the school office and take a look around The Jungle Hut is open 9am - 3pm Monday - Friday term time only. at any time. There is also more information available on our website or Spaces are available for 2- 4 year olds. Please call 01258 820096 or email our Facebook and Twitter sites. We look forward to welcoming you to our [email protected] to come and visit us. school community. Claire, Natalie and Dee. Charlotte Targett - Headteacher

Atom Club - Dorset Science & Technology Centre We've just about recovered from New Scientist Live. We put our project in front of around 30,000 people (including 3 astronauts) and it was a huge success! We spent some time with the contestants of the recent Astronauts TV show on the day of the final and even had our picture sent to Paolo Nespoli on the International Space Station! Check us out in the picture on the right with Apollo 15 astronaut Al Worden. We've got several pieces of signed memorabilia to give away in upcoming competitions and some for sale in the store. Thanks to your support, we managed to raise enough funds to finish the next phase of the centre. Funds are still on route to us, but we've managed to start the planetarium and thanks to a new sponsor have also ordered the equipment for the engineering zone. The Mars Rover exhibit has also been sponsored now. Science & Coding sessions are now available to book via our website: www.atom.club with more sessions coming soon. Chris Ryu20 Marnhull Messenger www.marnhullmessenger.org.uk Marnhull Messenger

St. Mary's Explorers St. Gregory’s C.E.VA Primary School

It is lovely to see all of our Reception children settled into school so well and growing in confidence as every day goes by. They gave a brilliant singing performance of ‘Dingle Dangle Scarecrow’ at our Harvest Festival service in St Gregory’s Church to the whole school, parents and members of the community. They have also been busy in the kitchen making apple crumble and gingerbread men.

Explorers have had a wonderful start to the new school year. It has been In Rabbit class our Year 1 children have been learning about the county great welcoming our new children who have all settled quickly. Over the of Dorset and in particular our local village of Marnhull. They had a summer, staff were busy expanding over two rooms and the children village walk to find out what sort of buildings and features there were. have enjoyed learning and playing in a larger space. Within the rooms They found a doctors’ surgery, chemist and the garage workshop. They we have clearly defined areas where the children access a plethora of had a scavenger hunt whilst at the park to find special natural objects play opportunities. They can develop their imagination and storytelling such as leaves, acorns and conkers and brought them back to school and skills in our domestic role play and small world areas. We snuggle down displayed them on their reflection table. Afterwards they made a bird’s for stories in our book corner. They get creative in our messy area and eye view map of their walk showing the route they took. They have also become little engineers in our construction area. We also provide lots of learnt about famous Dorset people from the past, one of these was Mary opportunity to developing mark making and maths skills. With all these Anning who was famous for finding fossils along the Dorset coast. As opportunities there is always something exciting for our little learners to part of learning about Dorset they have been investigating local food engage in. and making some traditional recipes. In Maths the children have learnt to count in 2’s, 5’s and 10’s and find all the number pairs that make 10. They have had fun becoming expert story tellers and written their own versions of The Little Red Hen. Year 2 children in Owls class have been busy designing a new bug hotel which they hope to build over the next few weeks and put in our environmental area as a safe hideaway for wildlife. They have been looking to see what natural materials they can find at this time of the year to make the nooks and crannies and tunnels to put inside their hotel. During this half term we have had lots of visitors come into school to share with the children the many things which have taken place in Dorset and in particular Marnhull over the years including Mrs Wentworth showing the children how Dorset buttons were made and our Year 6 children having a great time with Mr Emery experiencing an archaeological dig through the ages. After finding a dinosaur skull they worked together to reconstruct the skull using various materials to visualise what the dinosaur would have looked like. Children in all classes shared their ‘Dorset’ work with parents in an exhibition. This month we have been busy discovering the treasures of Autumn, it’s always lovely to see the children’s reactions to the beauty of nature. We are all extremely proud to have received a judgement of ‘GOOD’ We have been collecting leaves, talking about their colours and creating following our recent SIAMS inspection. This is a statutory inspection of artwork with them. The children have enjoyed collecting conkers and Anglican and Methodist schools carried out by an Inspector from the experimenting to see how far they could roll them using different ramps. Diocese. We believe it reflects the hard work taking place throughout the Welly walks to the school nature area have provided lots of hands on school on a daily basis and we would like to highlight a few quotes from experiences and we are looking forward to our first forest school session the inspector to share with you: this week! “Children work collaboratively, showing care and courtesy, with good examples being the buddy system which pairs up different year groups with elder children taking their responsibility of being role models seriously.” “Staff model the quality of relationships expected in their interactions with both children and parents.” “Children were also involved by considering which Christian values reflected their community so they have some ownership of these. They identified: respect, friendship, thankfulness, honesty, forgiveness and courage. Children have a growing understanding of these values as each has been considered and are now being explored at a deeper level, describing what these look like in daily life. The introduction of values awards, where children are nominated either by staff or peers when they show values in their daily life, has enhanced children’s understanding because reasons for the award are shared so children appreciate where values make a difference. Each term a Christian value is explored in some depth and linked to the ‘growth mind set’ strategy which effectively In our messy area this month we have been led by the children’s interest develops children’s attitudes to learning. Children talk confidently about in worms! We created a mud puddle with chocolate gloop and added where they use values to help them become successful learners. “ some wiggly jelly worms. The children enjoyed this sensory activity and We have had an amazing half term in school with so much learning across talked about the different textures. They also enjoyed making marks all year groups and it is hard to believe that our half term holiday is nearly in the gloop, counting the worms and collecting them in pots using upon us. tweezers. It smelt delicious too! From us all at St Gregory’s.

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Garden Reflections for the month of... Age Concern Sturminster Newton ...November Age Concern, Sturminster Newton is a small solely independent charity for people over 50 covering Sturminster Newton and the surrounding villages. We are delighted to announce that our office in the Day Centre, A Year in a Day – Part 2: Bath Road, Sturminster Newton will now be open five days a week from The Afternoon & Evening – Whatever happened 10am – 2pm. to summer: Our services include: “Whatever happened to summer?” Oh, we English. They say we’re always • Befriending - one to one befriending by trained volunteers in your own talking about the weather and this summer has been no different. For home to support bereavement, isolation and loneliness. some it is too hot, for others too cold; for some it is too dry or otherwise • IT support from a weekly drop in service at the Stalbridge hub - this too wet. It is – and it always will be – too ‘something’ for ‘someone’ but service provides tailored training to help people to get on line and to for everyone it is always different, always varied and always a ubiquitous support them address technical, health, skill and knowledge issues. part of our national conversation. It is this constant variation that keeps England the “… green & pleasant land…” that it is. • Information and Advice - including benefit advice on Attendance Allowance, Carers Allowance, Pension Credit and Personal Independent July is early afternoon for our year condensed into a day. It makes Payment( PIP) admirable initial efforts to recover from the wet, cold, northerly winds that the hour of June left us with. Just as we tried to recover from the shocks of • A weekly keep fit class at the Sturfit gym which can offer exercise for having the hottest day for 20 years only a few days previously; an election those recovering from injury, illness or those just wanting to get back into result that nearly became a rout; terrorist attacks across the country and a an exercise class fire in a London tower block that shook the nation! We are currently looking for more volunteers to help with Befriending, As mid-month draws near there is some hope of returning to those balmy IT support or our Information and Advice service (training offered for all summer days. But, as The Fest approaches, many eyes are watching the of these). Also if you would like to join our Board of Trustees to help this forecast – and it does not look good! Then, that which previously had ‘not small independent charity develop and expand the services we offer for looked good’, deteriorated! the local community then please contact us on the details below. To say it rained for the Fest would be somewhat of an understatement For more information please call Gina Nelson on 01258 475582 – it ‘monsoon-ed’, before, during and after! But still the village turns out, Email: [email protected] still there are sunny spells (very short ones) and still there is a lot of fun. Despite the weather, it is a great Fest. Or drop in and see us in the Day Centre between 10 am and 2pm By mid-afternoon there is talk of an Indian summer. It’s the hour of August and the plants are now well watered after that early summer drought; in fact some are awash leaving their flowers and leaves weighted down by Parish water and battered by wind. Evenings are starting to draw in due to the heavy clouds and the smell of Mutterings wood-burning stoves is in the air. 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