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Clocks go forward: 25th March ar 1 M u 0 Th is March 2018 50p THE OKEFORD BENEFICE serving the parishes of:­ Child Okeford with Manston, Hammoon, Okeford Fitzpaine and Shillingstone Benefice Website: www.okefordbenefice.org Facebook: @okefordbenefice The Ministry Team Rector and Assistant Rural Dean: Rev'd Lydia Cook Email: [email protected] Tel: 01258 863774 Please direct enquiries regarding Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals to Lydia Licenced Lay Minister: Mrs Sue le Riche 01258 861830 Licenced Lay Minister: Mrs Sue Rawlinson 01258 863733 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Ms Carolyn Angelucci 01258 860049 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Mrs Abi Rudd 01258 861367 Lay Pastoral Assistant: Mrs Ruth Allen 01258 860068

Holy Communion is celebrated in Millbrook House, Child Okeford at 10.30am on the first Wednesday of each month. Prayer and refection is led by Carolyn on a third Wednesday. St. Andrew's Okeford Fitzpaine Churchwarden: Mrs Sue le Riche 01258 861830 Churchwarden: Vacant Secretary: Mrs Elizabeth Colls 01258 860743 Treasurer: Mrs Carol Landricombe 01258 860858

Editor: Derek Day eMail: [email protected] Address: 3 Castle Lane, Okeford Fitzpaine, DT11 0RL Tel: 01258 861979 Twitter: @FippennyNews The deadline for copy is 17:00 on the 20th of each month. Copy can be accepted in any format but is preferred as a Microsoft Word compatible or text file. Images can be accepted in any digital format, or on paper up to A3 size (297mm x 420mm). I do commend to you our services through Holy Week and Easter at the end of the month and I pray that we may all have a blessed and prayerful time together. May I particularly encourage you to think about coming to a service on Good Friday. There are two opportunities for worship – the service in the morning is an opportunity to worship with our children and young people as we walk with Jesus through the events of Holy Week and the second opportunity is a more reflective and quiet service as we spend an hour reflecting on the meaning of the cross. All details are to be found elsewhere in the magazine. Children’s Ministry Our children’s ministry goes from strength to strength. In Child Okeford we have a thriving weekly Messy Church Toddler Group which meets every Wednesday in term time in the Community Centre. My thanks to Liz and Abi who coordinate and run this. Also in Child Okeford we have a lunchtime group for children in KS1 that meets at the School called Young Explorers. In Okeford Fitzpaine we have the hugely popular Trailblazers which meets on a Friday afternoon in the school from 5 – 6.30pm. I am greatly indebted to Steve Sexton for producing some amazing sessions for the children to enjoy and to Sue le Riche for doing all the food preparation. We have started our new venture called Trailblazers Plus which is open to all children aged 4 upwards which meets on third Sundays in the Village Hall in Okeford Fitz at 10am. It is a huge privilege and great fun working with so many children each week. Lay Pastoral Assistants We have three lay Pastoral Assistants working across the Benefice: Ms Carolyn Angelucci 860049; Mrs Ruth Allen 860068 and Mrs Abi Rudd 861367. If you would like a visit or know someone who would appreciate a friendly natter, a helping hand or a quiet prayer please do get in touch with them. We try and keep our ears to the grapevine but we know that sometimes people get missed out. Help us to extend our ministry to as many as need it. Rev'd Lydia

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Village Hall 12:30pm ­ £5 per head For bookings please telephone:­ Sue Le Riche: 01258 861830 Sue Clay: 01258 861860 ­ 3 ­ 4 ­ WOULD YOU LIKE TO JOIN THE ROTA FOR ARRANGING FLOWERS IN THE CHURCH? NO QUALIFICATIONS NECESSARY ­ JUST A LOVE OF WORKING WITH FLOWERS AND CREATING SOMETHING SPECIAL IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CONTACT ZOE GODDARD ON 861046

­ 5 ­ 6 ­ In Okeford Fitzpaine we have a strong tradition of bell ringing. In recent years, however, it has become more difficult to find and build full teams for our peal of 6 bells. Bell ringing, though not difficult to learn, requires practice to become a fully coordinated member of a heavy metal band. It’s a great way to meet people and get exercise without paying a fortune at the gym.

If you would like to know more talk to Robert Corben on 01258 860101.

­ 7 ­ 8 ­ 9 ­ At this year's Fippenny Fair we hope to increase the attractions for children and families. if you fancy running the welly wanging or have another idea for a child friendly stall please contact Rachael Rowe on 01258 861979 or email rrowe@okefordfitzpaine­pc.gov.uk

­ 10 ­ Sirens and Planes Overhead During the war, when the siren sounded, very little happened at first. Once the bombing started, either east of us towards Portsmouth and Southampton, or to the west over Yeovil and Bristol there was a lot more activity in the air with dog fights taking place. A new directive about safety was issued because, should the school get a direct hit, it would have been a disaster. In the event of an air raid all of us would have to troop out of school and down Betty Hall Lane (that’s the lane next to the shop). The lane in those days went right down to The rear of Darknoll farmhouse showing my route the end of the school playing field. The up to the chimney. banks on both sides were high so there was a little protection. The next move was to let all the children who lived near the school go home. This would reduce the number of casualties should a bomb fall. So when the siren went my brother Stanley and I were sent home, just across the road. One day we heard a burst of machine gun fire from away up high. Looking south­west the planes were just like little silver specks, when suddenly there was an almighty flash. A plane had exploded. Little pieces were falling, some leaving little smoke trails. We wondered where it would land. After several days we were told it had landed at Piddletrenthide. That was miles away. Just after that, more machine gun fire and the planes were much lower. A German plane was on its way down with two British fighters wheeling around it. I thought it was coming down by the recreation field, so I scrambled up on to the roof at the back of the house to get a better look. I still could not see, so I dug my toes into the thatch, pulled my way up to the chimney and stood on the ridge of the roof. I could see all right now. The planes were right over Child Okeford and still going. I was shouting down to my brother telling him what I could see, when a loud voice boomed out “Come down off that roof Bernard Trowbridge!” It was the headmistress, Mrs Graham. So down I came a bit quick. I went indoors and sat down. Mother answered a knock at the door and I got a right telling­off from both teacher and Mother. After all that, the plane came down in Iwerne Minster. We rode over on our bikes in the evening to take a look. The pilot had landed the plane, finishing up on the side of the hill just above the road. We were told he was OK but the navigator had been killed.

Reproduced with kind permission from ‘Boyhood Memories’ by Bernard Trowbridge ©2007. Available from Okeford Village Stores. ­ 11 ­ The trouble with living in our part of the world is that there is just so much going on you cannot go to everything ... or if you did you would get very fat. We seem to be going through a phase where every village is starting up a coffee morning or similar event, plus the occasional breakfast. Okeford Fitzpaine has its weekly “Mudpie Cafe” on Saturday mornings in the village hall, Pulham is having bi­monthly Saturday coffee mornings, Hilton has a monthly Saturday coffee morning in the church, Hazelbury Bryan is doing a Monday morning Coffee morning monthly, Ansty does one on the first Thursday, Tea and Chat Groups meet monthly in Pulham and Hazelbury, and Lydlinch and Glanvilles Wootton do the occasional full English Breakfast. Okeford Fitzpaine also did a “Welcome” event to newcomers to the village for a couple of hours on a Sunday afternoon where the village organisations had stalls to publicise themselves. Its really good that so much social activity is going on in our rural area, bringing communities together for a pleasant hour or so whilst raising money for the village and offering social contact to some who may be lonely. From a Councillor’s point of view it is a very good way of just meeting people and learning about life in their village and hamlet, rather than only being contacted when there is a crisis. And the home­made cakes are always plentiful and excellent. Thank you to all those reliable local volunteers who work so hard to make the cakes, run the raffles and serve the refreshments on the day. This winter has been a bad one for colds and ‘flu’ with vaccination seeming to have had no preventative effect. It is important we keep an eye on our neighbours, especially the ones of more mature years who may be alone, to see if they need any groceries, or yet more paracetamol, or just cheering up. As I write this the local authorities are still holding their collective breath waiting to hear from the Secretary of State for Local Government whether the local government reorganisation will go ahead in 2019. The situation has been made complex because of Christchurch Borough Council and their MP’s determination to fight the proposal that they should merge with Bournemouth and Poole. Whether or not that happens there will be elections in 2019 either for a new authority or the same old one. As Chairman of a Constituency political Association I am concerned that we should recruit people to stand as Councillors who have the energy to move local government forward so that we don’t just have “the same old” bunch of people. I am sure the other political parties are similarly occupied. I have been a councillor in Dorset now for almost 23 years and I still enjoy it so I will also be throwing my hat into the ring again, but it does rather take over your life. We need people who are committed to promoting the wellbeing of their local area as well as able to take a strategic view across Dorset (and also to read a tremendous amount of material). Training is given and expenses paid. If you, or someone you know, has been thinking that they would like to be a Councillor then this is the time to make yourself known to your political party of choice who will help you through the process, or to talk to Democratic Services at either County Hall or the Dorset Council’s partnership for more information. It is likely that there will be 82 Wards under the Rural Dorset Unitary authority rather than the 200+ Councillors serving the same area currently. Those Wards are likely to be half the size of a current County Division but that one Councillor will be operating alone, without the support of District Councillors as now. Fortunately we do have hard working people at Parish level to spread the load.

­ 12 ­ One minor triumph in my life as a councillor is seeing that the Sovereign Housing Association have finally made an extra parking space for their tenants at Mead Corner, Glanvilles Wootton. This is a long going saga involving inconvenience for those tenants and also danger for drivers using that road who may find cars parked just round a blind bend. This has come about as the result of on­going nagging on the part of a number of people including the tenants and the Parish Chairman. So thank you Sovereign. We do have a similar problem in Ibberton but that currently seems even more intractable. In Sturminster Newton we are about to start planning for next Christmas. Each year we have tried to do a bit better, as far as our Christmas events are concerned. I am calling a meeting of all those who have played a part previously, and a few new ones, to see what we can come up with for this year, to make Stur. sparkle even more in the festive season. All the local authorities have now fixed their Council Tax precept for 2018­19 and it is no surprise that the major bodies have all gone for the maximum increase in Council Tax which they are allowed without calling a referendum. As I have said before, the biggest consumer of your County Council Tax payments is Adult Social Care followed closely by Children and Families Care. I accept that our rural roads are in a sad and sorry state from potholes. Highways have had their budget severely cut because of the money going into social care. However, I still urge you to ensure you report potholes either via phone or the dorsetforyou website because repairs will be done once the Highways Department know about them, prioritised in accordance with size and position. That data from reporting is valuable as information to support Highways requests for more financial help from central government. Facebook Page: Councillor Pauline Batstone

Saturday 3rd March 9.30 a.m. Glanvilles Wootton door knocking 10.30 a.m. Pulham Village Hall 11.30 a.m. The Exchange, Sturminster Newton Saturday 17th March 9.30 a.m. Hazelbury Bryan door knocking Regrettably I cannot visit the Hilton or Okeford Fitzpaine Coffee Mornings this month because of other commitments.

Preferred e.mail address: [email protected] Phone: 01258 472583 Post: Elvlyn Cottage, Glue Hill, Sturminster Newton, DT10 2DJ Twitter: @paulinebatstone Facebook Page: Councillor Pauline Batstone

­ 13 ­ ROYAL AIR FORCES ASSOCIATION STURMINSTER NEWTON & GILLINGHAM BRANCH To join contact Tony Edmunds ­ 01258 473823

­ 14 ­ OKEFORD VILLAGE STORES Follow us on Facebook!: @okefordvillageshop The Okeford Village Store is run by Vince and Sharne and offers a wide range of everyday essentials, groceries, local produce, newspapers/magazines, greetings cards, tobacco, hot food, tea/coffee to go and an off­licence. There is a daily delivery of fresh bread from Leakers in Bridport and orders can be taken for specialty breads. We offer a selection of fresh meats from Else’s in Stalbridge and fish from Mere Fish Farm. Orders can be taken for specific requirements. We welcome ideas and suggestions in order to continually improve our service. Please feel free to give us a call on 01258 722179 to reserve newspapers/magazines or place orders for anything else. Our Opening Hours Monday ­ Friday 07:00 19:00 Saturday 07:00 17:00 Sunday 08:00 12:30

A local delivery service is available for the elderly and infirm.

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Water features, Patios, Walls, Contact Paul: Fencing & Driveways. 01258 860218 Any job considered. 07712 157082 Tel.: 01258 861046 [email protected] Email: No job too small. [email protected] References available on request. www.goddardlandscapes.co.uk

­ 15 ­ 16 ­ On 1st April 2018 at 15:30 Okeford Fitzpaine's new Memorial Bench will be dedicated. The Community Group is hoping descendants of those on our parish roll of honour will be able to attend. These are:

Willam Henry Clarke Arthur Frederick Ridout Lionel Bertram Collis Charles James Ridout Samuel Rose Fox Howard Frank Ridout Sidney John Fox William John Ridout Albert Henry Hilliar Frank Russell Frederick Hilliar John Russell Cyril Thomas Rose Jacob John Warr Maurice Daniel Miller John Woolridge

Please contact Andrew Vickers ([email protected]) if you are, or can help us contact, a descendant. Derek Day Editor ­ Fippenny News ­ 17 ­ 18 ­ 19 ­ Friends of Blandford hospital this year celebrate 25 years of trading in Sturminster Newton and would like to take this opportunity to thank the town for their support throughout that period. The shop has come a long way since its early days and the charity is incredibly proud of the volunteer workforce that has made it the success that it is today. The shop wouldn’t run without such a dedicated and motivated team that give whatever time they can spare and take such a pride in its success. They sort through bin bags and boxes, they dress windows, stock shelves and rails, they drive our van to collect donations, they operate our warehouse, they price everything from clothes and jewellery to books and bric a brac. Most importantly, they do it all with a smile. Of course, none of this would be possible without the support of local people. We thank you for your generous donations of items that you bring to us every day. We thank you for your custom that keeps the till busy. We thank all of the regular customers with whom we have become friends and we thank our new customers for paying us a visit. Stock in our shop changes every day and it is worth popping in every time you are in town. You may not be looking for anything in particular, but everybody loves a bargain and you never know what you might find. If you don’t find it at first, do please ask one of our helpful volunteers. They may have just the thing in our stock room or will happily keep a look out for you. The charity keeps its management costs to a minimum and all profit from the shop is used not just to support facilities and services at the hospital but also health related projects throughout our local community. Many Sturminster residents that have been referred to us by their GP benefit on a regular basis from our extensive community volunteer driver scheme enabling them to get to medical appointments across the region. These services, along with our minibuses, are also funded by the charity shops so every item you donate, hour you give or purchase you make really does make a difference and for that we thank you. We look forward to your continued support so we can continue to provide such important and necessary services to Sturminster Newton and the surrounding villages." Friends of Blandford Community Hospital

­ 20 ­ Once again the Friends hold their very popular Fashion Show at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton on Friday 16th March. The Spring/Summer Fashion show will feature High quality, “New to You” clothing at bargain prices and all clothing modelled in the show and much more will be on sale at the event. There will be a full range of both Ladies and gents clothing and accessories available for every occasion during the upcoming season, including lots of Prom dresses, wedding garments and some vintage items. The Hospital Fashion Show is a great low cost way to update your wardrobe whilst enjoying a great evening out. By recycling our clothing we are not only saving money but doing our bit for the environment too, so another reason to come along to the Fashion Show. Why not get a group of friends together, a few drinks from the bar and have a fun evening supporting a very local charity? Tickets are only £5 each if purchased in advance from the Hospital charity shops in Barnack Walk, Blandford and Innes Court, Sturminster Newton, from Main reception at the hospital and also from The Exchange in Sturminster Newton directly. There may be a limited number of tickets available on the door at a cost of £7.50. The sale will continue on Saturday 17th March from 10am­12 noon in the Bow Room at The Exchange. The week later on 22nd March there will be an Easter Bingo in the dining room at the Hospital. Doors open at 6.30pm with eyes down at 7.30pm. If you haven’t visited one of the hospital bingos before, do give it a try. The prizes are great and you will receive a friendly welcome. Further information on both events is available by telephoning 01258 451456 Friends of Blandford Community Hospital

­ 21 ­ Dorset Fundfinder is a new tool which enables Dorset's community organisations to search and browse funding, grants and information. Once registered, you can search your way through 100’s of funding opportunities. www.idoxopen4community.co.uk/dorset Why not take a look? Alternatively, here’s my top 5… National Lottery Awards for All offers funding from £300 to £10,000 to organisations wanting to run projects that aim to help improve local communities and the lives of people most in need. www.biglotteryfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/national­lottery­awards­ for­all­england Tesco Bags of Help Grants Programme – maximum £4,000. Grants are available to support a wide range of community groups, organisations, charities, schools and other not­for­profit organisations. Successful projects range from improving community buildings and outdoor spaces to buying new equipment, training coaches or volunteers and hosting community events. www.groundwork.org.uk/Sites/tescocommunityscheme/pages/Category/boh­ grant­for­project­tes Asda Foundation provides funding for local charitable projects and activities that benefit the wider community, address local needs and make a significant difference to the local community. www.asdafoundation.org Carrier for Causes ­ grants of up to £2,000 available to give good causes within a two mile radius of any One Stop stores. The grants will be available to support projects that benefit local communities ­ helping to improve lives and local places. www.groundwork.org.uk/Pages/Category/carriers­for­causes­uk Dorset Community Foundation ­ £1,000 – £5,000. Supporting voluntary and grassroots organisations that are well­placed to identify and address local needs. Also, individual grants to young people to develop and improve their life chances, and also provide grants to support older people in fuel poverty. www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org To make an appointment to discuss your funding requirements, contact the office on 01258 471456 or email [email protected]. Jacqui Wragg Community Resource Worker ­ 22 ­ Men at The Mill started 2018 as we mean to go on ­ our February meeting saw an enthusiastic turn­out of fourteen chaps. After a quick catch­up, we managed to get ourselves organised and now have some upcoming events we’d like to share with you; 26th Feb ­ We will meet at the Dorset Lavender Farm project, Fiddleford. We’re hoping to share our respective skills and formulate a plan to produce wooden items. If that’s not interesting enough for you, there will be cake ­ homemade, of course! 12th Mar ­ Meeting at the mill. Another opportunity for a catch­up and to share ideas for further talks and activities. 26th Mar ­ Visit to Stalbridge Brewery ­ you won’t want to miss this one! Men at the Mill meet from 11am­1pm on the second and fourth Monday every month. You are welcome to join us. For further information, please contact, Peter 01747 854355

­ 23 ­ A White Leo's Logs Painter & Decorator Excellent professional service Quality Barn­stored, Seasoned Hardwood Firewood • 33 years experience • Interior & exterior decorating Loose Load from £80 • No job too small Kindling and Nets • Very reliable service also Available • Top standard of workmanship • Fully insured Call Adrian on: 01258 861197 Tel: 01258 268735 07881 434440 Mob: 07718 370024 Based in Child Okeford Proud members of Checkatrade.com Where reputation matters

Derek J Andrews The Nail Workshop Electrical Contractors Are you ashamed of your nails? 19 Years experience in the nail industry. Paul R Andrews (Partner) Nail enhancements to suit all lifestyles. [email protected] Acrylic, Fibreglass, Silk & Gel nails Shellac/Gelish Manicures & Pedicures 7 Nethermead Stunning & original hand painted Nail Art Okeford Fitzpaine Specialises in bitten nails Dorset High Definition Brows DT11 0TP Facial & Brow Threading 01258 863744 Eyelash & Brow Tinting 07792 613383 Please call us on 01258 863854 No job too small — or visit — thenailworkshop.co.uk ­ 24 ­ An audience of 23 WI members, including 2 guests from Shillingstone, listened intently to a highly informative talk by WI member Pam Crook on Medical Detection Dogs. She was accompanied by David Bradley ­ volunteer area coordinator for Dorset, Wilts, Somerset and Hampshire. This charity is in its 10th year. We learnt about the work of Medical Alert Assistance dogs that help individuals to manage day­to­day life threatening conditions by detecting minute changes in body odour. We also heard about the pioneering work of Bio­Detection dogs. In current research trials, these special dogs have shown 93% accuracy identifying unique odours associated with certain cancers notably Prostate, Kidney and Bladder. Work on the world’s first canine Breast cancer detection trial continues and this vital charity is in constant need of financial support for this life saving work. Members generously supported this life saving charity by purchasing items and giving personal donations to The Medical Detection Dogs charity. Also at this meeting, Members voted to donate WI funds, raised by our various fundraising activities across 2017/18, to Denman College which is the WI Centre for Learning and to CORGI ­ The Child Okeford Recreation Ground Improvements fund.

Our next meeting is on Monday 12th March at 2pm at the Community Centre, Child Okeford. We are having a talk on ‘The Child Okeford Bells’ plus a hand bell demonstration by Lynne and Bob Crighton. Lynne is also a member of our WI. If you have booked a place on our January 2019 theatre trip to see ‘Calendar Girls : The Musical’ at The Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, please bring your payment. This includes a premium seat in the Royal Circle and return coach travel. A treat not to be missed! For more details or a chat about joining, contact : Liz Smith, President 01258 860432 Village Contacts Child Okeford : Gaynor Cox, Secretary 01258 861145 Shroton : Cathy Bird 01258 861526 Okeford Fitzpaine: Dilys Gartside 01258 860157 Or visit: Our website: www.childokefordshrotonwi.wordpress.com Our WI Email address: [email protected] Our Twitter feed : @ChildOkShoWI ­ 25 ­ FILM NIGHT AT CHILD OKEFORD VILLAGE HALL FRIDAY 23RD MARCH 2018 DOORS OPEN AT 7.00PM FOR 7.30PM 'Another Mother's Son' (12) Cast includes: Jenny Seagrove, John Hannah and Ronan Keating A film based on the true story of Louisa Gould who sheltered an escaped Russian prisoner of war during the German occupation of the Channel Islands.

Refreshments available.

Tickets: £5 at the door ­ or ­ Book in advance on 01258 860518

Tuesday 20th March 2.15pm ­ Child Okeford Village Hall Create an Eastertide table decoration. Visitors welcome. £6 to include tea and home made cake. Entrance fee refunded if you decide to become a member. For further details please contact 01258 863775.

Saturday March 17th in Child Okeford Village Hall 2.30 p.m. £6 adults. 7 to 16 £4. At the door £7.50. Tickets on sale at The Cross Stores. Or phone Alan on 01258 860118 ­ 26 ­ Find out what goes on beneath the waves on our Dorset shores. This illustrated talk by Emma Rance discusses the importance of the marine environment. Come and join our friendly group of interested enthusiasts at Fontmell Magna Village Hall, SP7 0PF. Everyone welcome £2 (Under 16's free) Tea/coffee and biscuits included. Fontmell Magna Village Hall, West Street, Fontmell Magna Shaftesbury, Dorset SP7 0PF Hall Directions: To reach the hall, from Shaftesbury, turn right at the Crown Inn and continue through the village towards Bedchester. The hall is on your left as you exit the village. The hall is accessible for wheelchairs.

Self­Catering Holiday Cottage Painting & Decorating in Okeford Fitzpaine. Interior & Exterior Converted 2 bedroom Coach House James Witcher Sleeps 4. Graded 4 star VISIT BRITAIN Linen•Heating•WiFi•TV provided Free Estimates Small Private Garden Details: Proprietor Sue Godden Phone: 01258 860970 Email: [email protected] Mobile: 07712 416067 Tel: 01258 860763 ­ 27 ­ Pitch Perfect (a Dragon's Den style event) is an opportunity to promote your community project to a panel of funders. Spaces are still available for our Pitch Perfect (Dragons Den Style Event) on 16th March 2018. Christchurch Borough Council and The Dorset Funders Forum are pleased to provide the opportunity for local organisations that support Children and Young People to present their project 'idea' to a panel of funders including BBC Children in Need, Big Lottery, Talbot Village Trust and Dorset Community Foundation. This event will also provide the opportunity to obtain advice and information on developing a good application and the support available locally to get your great idea funded. This event has been made possible due to funding from Christchurch Borough Council, Dorset County Council, The Big Lottery and BBC Children in Need.

Date: 16th March (Christchurch) and 14th May (Dorchester) Timings: 9:30am for 10:00 start until 3.30 / 4pm Booking: £5 booking fee for event on 16th March or £25 combined fee for event on 16th March and 1:1 1/2 session with Community Advisor. (PLEASE RING US ONCE BOOKED TO CONFIRM A DATE AND TIME) Morning Session Each attendee will be expected to present a short outline of their project, lasting no more than 5 minutes. The audience will be made up of other organisations from across Dorset that support children and young people, agencies offering local support, including Dorset Community Action and representatives from funding organisations whose grant programmes support children and young people's projects. Guidance for Project Outline Your presentation should include; • A brief background to the organisation. ­ Who you are. • The main beneficiaries of your project, where they live and the key issues affecting them. ­ How you know this. • A description of your main project activities and how you will deliver them. ­ What you do / plan to do / offer. • How your project will benefit those you are working with. ­ The difference you will make. • Total project cost and any match funding you have secured. The outline is expected to be a verbal presentation only (props allowed but no power point presentations) and should last no more than 5 minutes, followed by questions from the audience / panel if time allows.

­ 28 ­ Afternoon Session ­ Masterclass & Funding Support Those projects that represent a good fit with a panel members funding programme will be invited to attend an afternoon workshop / masterclass designed to improve understanding of the application process. For those organisations who are not invited to the afternoon workshop, there will be the opportunity to receive 1:1 support from the DCA Community Advisor who can advise on alternative sources of funding, good governance and gathering evidence of need for your project and guidance on 'next steps'. Masterclass: This workshop will provide information on the current funding climate, what can and cannot be funded as well as top tips on how to improve your chances of success. It is designed to be interactive and will focus on key issues where applicants typically fail, such as 'evidencing the need' for their project and the ability to demonstrate how their activities and services will deliver the differences to their beneficiaries that meet funder 'outcomes'. Throughout the workshop these topics will relate to the various sections of the relevant application forms. As a result of this event you will: • Have pitched your project idea to a panel of potential funders and supporters. • Have a clearer understanding of what you need to do to secure funding for your project. • Have networked with other organisations supporting children and young people, sharing experience, developing useful connections and possibly identified potential partners / collaborators. You will NOT be guaranteed funding as a result of attending this event. Next Steps: If you are interested in participating; 1) Register for the event at Eventbrite by 12 noon on Thursday 8th March 2018. Spaces are limited to 2 people per organisation in order to benefit as many local projects as possible. 2) Submit your 1 page project brief to DCA by to be circulated to funding panel prior to the event date by 12 noon on Thursday 8th March 2018. NB: Please note, tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided, please bring your own networking lunch. Support with developing your proposal: If you feel you would benefit from support in preparing your proposal and / or would like someone to review it before submitting it to the funding panel. DCA has experienced Community Advisors that can assist and can offer each group a 30 minute 1:1 session. This would need to be booked at the time of booking on to the event and would incur a charge of an extra £20, (£25 total). For further information:­ please contact us on 01202 847605 or email [email protected] To register please visit https://tinyurl.com/FN20180301 ­ 29 ­ Dorset Police, Devon & Cornwall Police and their Police and Crime Commissioners, are educating people under the age of 18 about the consequences of sexting. Sexting is the term used for the sending or receiving of sexual, naked or semi­naked images or videos which can be taken by a young person of themselves (i.e. a selfie), or by others. It is illegal for anyone to take, send, receive or share these types of images of anyone under 18 – including selfies. However, officers’ primary concern is to avoid criminalising young people where it is not appropriate, which means education and awareness is key to keeping young people safe. Sexting in under 18s is an increasing issue which is reflected nationally. In 2017 there were 101 reports of sexting in Dorset, an increase from 38 reports in 2016, which is likely due to an increased awareness of sexting. Building on the work that Dorset Police’s Safe Schools and Communities Team (SSCT) has already been conducting with local schools and youth groups, it is important to continue to make young people aware of the possible effects of sexting and encourage parents to have open and honest conversations with their children about it. Superintendent Matt Lawler, Head of the Alliance Prevention Department, said: “Education and safeguarding is at the forefront of all we do with young people as police forces. We want to re­affirm to young people and parents that we are here to help when you need us. “Technology has become ever more advanced and available. By educating young people about the law around sexting and the potential consequences of sending these types of images, we can help them to avoid making a decision they later regret.” Dorset’s Youth Services Operational Manager, Ian Ison, said: “Our primary concern is to avoid criminalising young people where it is not appropriate and we hope that by educating young people about sexting we can prevent any harmful outcomes and keep young people safe. “Young people need to remember; when you press send, you’re not just breaking the law, you lose control of that image, where it goes on the internet and who sees it.” Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner Martyn Underhill said: “Growing up can be challenging and filled with various social pressures. Young people may think that sexting is harmless. Some may not even consider the consequences at all, but the reality is that sending indecent images can leave young people vulnerable to blackmail and even a ­ 30 ­ criminal record. “Teens must feel empowered and confident enough to make safer choices. In addition to increasing the resources available to our Safer Schools and Communities Team, I fully support this campaign which aims to ensure that the next generation is better informed of the dangers of sexting.” Advice for parents around sexting: Talk to your children about sexting, the law and the potential dangers of sexting: • 9/10 selfies end up somewhere else on the internet ­ when you press send, you lose control • It’s illegal to take, send or receive ‘sexts’ of anyone under 18, including selfies • Not all teenagers are doing it, even if that’s what they tell their friends • If they’ve done it and it’s gone wrong, speak to an adult they trust If it has happened: • Stay calm and support your child • Take the device, don’t screenshot, don’t forward on • Speak to your child’s school, they have the power to help • Remember: it is illegal, but the police will always help young people and safeguard them in the first instance Where and how to seek help: • Parents and carers can get more information, with links to help and support by visiting dorset.police.uk/sexting • Young people can get more information, with links to help and support, by visiting www.dorset.police.uk/sexting • Further information and advice for professionals can also be found here: https://www.dorset.police.uk/neighbourhood­policing/safe­schools­communities­ team/online­safety­education/sextingcsesexual­content­online­safety/

Message Sent By Communications Team (Dorset Police, CED, Dorset)

­ 31 ­ Okeford United Football Club Ton Up+ Draw :­ February 2018

1st [£30] ­ (No. 17) ­ Lynn Ridout

2nd [£10] ­ (No. 147) ­ Neil Plummer

3rd [£5] ­ (No. 64) ­ Jake Andrews

On a cold but dry night we quietly came around the village with Father Christmas (the volume button wasn't working on the float) . We collected just under £300. Thank you all for your donations. A big " Thank You " to the Mums who informed the village through facebook that we were quietly coming round the village and to look out for us. Keep saving your pennies and we will see you all again in December. Date Time Venue Event 01 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 02 Mar 17:00­18:30 School Trailblazer Club 02 Mar 12:30 Village Hall First Friday Lunch 03 Mar 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 06 Mar 19:30 Sports Pavilion Parish Council Meeting 06 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 08 Mar 09:30 Cyclewise ride celebrating International Women's Day. Booking required. 01258 860157 08 Mar 14:30 6 Netherway Sewing and Craft Group Cottages 08 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 09 Mar 17:00­18:30 School Trailblazer Club 10 Mar 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 12 Mar 19:30 Village Hall Garden Club ­ The Answer Lies in the Soil (David Hurrion) 13 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 14 Mar 19:30 Old Youth Club Local History Group ­ Okeford's last Bobby and Poignant Postcards 15 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 16 Mar 17:00­18:30 School Trailblazer Club 17 Mar 17:00 School Colour Your Style 20 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 20 Mar 17:00 Copy Deadline ­ Fippenny News 22 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 23 Mar 17:00­18:30 School Trailblazer Club 24 Mar 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 27 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 29 Mar 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 30 Mar 17:00­18:30 School Trailblazer Club 31 Mar 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe 01 Apr 15:30 The Cross Memorial Bench Dedication 03 Apr 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 05 Apr 19:15­22:00 Village Hall Short Mat Bowls Club 06 Apr 12:30 Village Hall First Friday Lunch 06 Apr 17:00­18:30 School Trailblazer Club 07 Apr 10:30­12:30 Village Hall Mud Pie Cafe ­ 33 ­ What's on in the district this month Date Time Venue Event Contact 01 Mar UK Paper Darwin £10 Note Withdrawal 02 Mar 19:30 The Exchange Boogie Nights Disco Party 01258 475137 03 Mar 19:30 The Exchange Islands In The Stream 01258 475137 06 Mar 19:30 Portman Hall 'Orkneys to Wight via Cape of Shillingstone Good Hope' 10 Mar 19:30 The Exchange Ultimate Buble 01258 475137 12 Mar 11:00­13:00 Newton Mill Men at the Mill 01747 854355 12 Mar 14:00 Child Oke WI ­ The Child Okkeford Bells 01258 860157 Comm. Ctr 15 Mar 15:30 Church Centre Tea Party (hosted by new Coop) Shillingstone 15 Mar 19:30 The Exchange John Mills 16 Mar 19:30 The Exchange Fashion Show ­Friends of 01258 475137 Blandford Hospital 17 Mar 10:00­12:00 The Exchange Sale of Fashion Show Clothing 01258 475137 17 Mar 14:30 Child Oke VH Enjoy Owls Flying w/ Mere Down 01258 860118 Falconary 18 Mar 1600 Springhead Incandescendo 20 Mar 14:15 Child Oke VH AGM and 'Eggstravaganza' 01258 863775 Flower Aranging Club 21 Mar 19:30­21:30 Fontmell Magna Living Seas ­ N Dorset Wildlife Village Hall Trust 21 Mar 19:30 The Exchange Psychic Sally ­ Kisses to Heaven 01258 475137 22 Mar 18:30 Blandford Hosp Easter Bingo 22 Mar 19:00 The Exchange Murder on the Orient Express 01258 475137 24 Mar 10:45 The Exchange Spring Concert Music Party 01258 475137 (Sturminster Newton Orchestra) 24 Mar 19:30 The Exchange Soul Kinda Wonderful 01258 475137 25 Mar 01:00 Clocks go forward 26 Mar 11:00­13:00 Newton Mill Men at the Mill 01747 854355 Visit to Stalbridge Brewery (check venue and time)

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For Parish Council contact details (including councillors, officers and roles) please see our separate directory published in the January edition and online at fippennynews.co.uk