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o I was daydreaming... Shoping this lovely weather 3 welcome from the editor keeps up and we have an- 4 The Parishes letter from the Rectory other good Summer. Then, my butternut squash will 5 The Parishes Services & Parish Business actually taste sweet like shop-bought ones and, even more importantly, we will be able to have 6 General News loads of celebratory BBQs and street parties when 7 Harmans Cross News Murray wins Wimbledon again and win the World Cup... 8 Langton Matravers News 9 News ... and then I woke up! 12 Kingston News Angela Bell 13 News from Nowhere [email protected] 15 What’s On

Deadline for Next Issue finitive guide to copywriting! The editor, Angela Bell, appreciates the early submission The On-line Dubber of contributions but, for those cutting it fine, the deadline Martin White uploads The On-line Dubber and can be for the June issue is noon on Friday, 18 July and it will be contacted at [email protected]. Martin also wel- ready for stapling on Tuesday, 22 July. comes additional photographs for inclusion on the web. Contributions & Notifications Permanent Advertising & Dubber Distribution The editor welcomes news contributions and letters as At the moment, there is a waiting list for permanent ad- well as notifications of events within the Parishes for the vertising within the magazine but, if you are interested, What’s On section and, space permitting, for free ‘one you can be placed on the waiting list. You will be contacted off’ box adverts which are included at the Editor’s dis- when you get near the top. cretion. These can be submitted online to ed@thed- All adverts get the same amount of space (8cm x 6cm) ubber.co.uk or by post to The Editor, 2 The Steddings, and the cost is £72 per year; this is the minimum run. Langton Matravers, BH19 3EU ((427202) or by hand Please contact The Dubber Secretary, Terry Whicker to St George’s Church or The Post Office, Langton Ma- ([email protected]) 29 Henbury Rise, Corfe Mullen, travers. Wimborne, Dorset BH21 3TE ((01202 695544) for more How to Format Submissions details or bookings. Preferably, (but don’t worry too much!) all emailed Dub- Terry Whicker also deals with queries about the distri- ber submissions should be sent as 12 point Times New bution of The Dubber in the Parishes. Roman (or Minion Pro, if you have it) plain type (i.e. no Additionally, if you, or someone you know, are leav- bold, italic or underlining) aligned left with single line ing/have left the parishes and would like to continue to spacing. Those people seeking a really professional finish receive a copy of The Dubber, please contact the Secretary can consult www.guardian.co.uk/styleguide for the de- via email or telephone to arrange this.

The Dubber 3 THE PARISHES OF THE PURBECK HILLS Letter From the Rectory PRE-SCHOOL July 2014 SERVICE a service for pre-school children and parents ome of you may remember my article Wednesday 2 July of last September where I wrote about at 11am S the loss of the beautiful wisteria in the St George’s Church car at St George’s Church, park. Sadly, due to the wall needing to be rebuilt the aged plant Langton Matravers had to go. The dug out roots of the plant were delivered to the Parents and carers welcome Rectory awaiting my having some spare time to make them into a feature in the garden, and a few cuttings were taken by a parishioner in the hope that we would be able to ensure that in some way the wisteria still had a chance to survive! The really The Dubber is the amazing part of the story was that on two occasions new shoots mouthpiece of the Parishes of the plant were seen to be growing in the rubbish skip. These of the Purbeck Hills shoots were removed, and I asked a friend with green fingers to St James’, Kingston see if she could get them to grow. Sadly they didn’t flourish and St George’s, Langton Matravers eventually I had to acknowledge that the plant was gone. St Nicholas of Myra, However, this wisteria is obviously not prepared to turn up Worth Matravers its roots, and against all odds and expectations a new shoot has with Harmans Cross appeared beside the car park wall in the position of the original The Chapel of St ’s Head trunk. I guess that not all of the original root had been removed and, despite the damage, it was strong enough, with a firm Priest-in-charge enough foundation, to force a new shoot up through the stony The Reverend Gaynor Burrett ground. The Rectory Looking at this plant and the tenacious way it has clung to St George’s Close life made me think about some of the challenges I have faced. So Langton Matravers often it has been the firm foundation of family and friends, the Swanage, BH19 3HZ loving help and concern, the occasional boot from behind, and, (01929 421179 most important for me, the foundation of my faith, that has ena- [email protected] bled me to battle through. Things have rarely gone back to how Parish Secretary they were, but that didn’t mean that, like the wisteria, I couldn’t Anne Meadows (01929 426544 flourish and grow again. Life’s challenges will often end up making us stronger. With Churchwardens the help of a firm foundation of love, family, friends and God, Langton Matravers the unbearable becomes possible, and maybe, in time, we will Chris Meadows (01929 426544 flourish once again. My hope for the wisteria is that just, maybe, Worth Matravers I will get to see it flower again. Brian Engel (01929 480605 Kingston David Scott (01929 480632

Gaynor Burrett Priest-in-charge Parishes of the Purbeck Kingston, Langton Matravers & Worth Matravers Hills Prayer Chain To receive prayer support for a situation you are concerned about contact: Gaynor Burrett (421179)

4 The Dubber THE PARISHES OF THE PURBECK HILLS

SERVICE TIMES IN THE PARISHES sunDAY 6 july - 3rd sunday after trinity The Coffee Pot 8am Holy Communion BCP 1662 Langton Meet for real coffee & cake 9.30am Hosanna! Langton first Thursday of each month 10.30am Benefice Service Langton 5pm Evening Service Worth St George’s Church

sunday 13 july - 4th sunday after trinity 9am onward 3 July All are welcome! 8am Parish Communion BCP 1662 Worth 9.45am Parish Communion Langton 11.15am Family Service Kingston 6.30pm Evensong Langton Evening Service sunday 20 jul��������y - 5th sunday after trinity 8am Holy Communion Langton 9.45am Informal Service Langton at St Aldhelm’s 11.15am Parish Communion Worth 11.15am Informal Service Kingston 6.30pm Evensong Langton 6pm Sunday, 27 July sunday 27��������������� july - st james’ s������unday with Bishop Graham Kings 10.30am Patronal Communion Kingston 6pm Evening Service HXVH 6pm Evening Service with St Aldhelm’s Bishop Graham Kings every wednesday 10am Holy Communion CW1 (trad) Langton St George’s daily prayers 9-9.15am Tues & Weds Langton Church Fête 9-9.15am Monday Kingston 12-4pm 12 July 9-9.15am Thursday Worth Swanage Town Band changes in service times There is predominantly the same pattern of services each month Karl Latimer but there are changes for festivals; please check the weekly notice sheets within the church or in the church porch. St George’s School Choir other denominations The parishes are members of ACTS (The Association of Church- es Together) & a list of services of other denominations locally can be found in the porch of St George’s Church, Langton. HOSANNA! ST George’s CHurch

An informal service for children of all ages and their families. 9.30am Sunday 6 July Crafty Church is taking a ...and the first Sunday of each month break until 10 October We wish all the children Men’s Breakfast 8.30am Saturday 19 July & every third Saturday happy holidays each month at Putlake Farm

The Dubber 5 GENERAL NEWS thing though; feedback forms are available in the Waiting Windmill Knap Footpath Room at all times. ome people walking from Langton Matravers (opposite On a daily basis the NHS features on the news and in the Sthe northern end of Three Acre Lane), through Leeson papers and many are saying GPs are in crisis. For those of Wood, to Windmill Knap have been challenged regarding you with internet access, please have a look at the video on their right to walk this path. www.bma.org.uk/YourGPcares and sign the available peti- After due legal process, this path was established by Pub- tion if you agree that something needs to be done. lic Order in late 2012, and formally designated Footpath 51 We are fortunate to have a new surgery and you can al- by the Dorset County Council. Walkers should not, how- ways see a GP on the same day due to our daily walk-in sur- ever, stray from the path into Leeson Wood, which remains gery. private property. Tina has asked me to mention that we know it has been There is therefore a legal right for members of the public hard to get a nurse appointment recently; we are trialling to walk the path and, if challenged, they should say so. It different things to make these more available. would also be helpful if such instances could please be re- Unfortunately, we have had more missed appointments ported to the Langton Matravers RoW Officer, Ian Vaughan- and last minute cancellations that usual so if you can’t attend Arbuckle (426956). your appointment, if you could let us know as soon as you With the support of the Langton Matravers Parish Coun- know, this would really help with the availability. cil, which donated £50, a walk is planned for Wednesday, Your medical records are confidential and no informa- 16 July in support of the Prince’s Countryside Fund (www. tion can be given to anyone else without your permission. princescountrysidefund.org.uk) which has the broad ob- If you would like somebody else to talk to the surgery on jectives of: improving the sustainability of British farming your behalf or have access to your medical records you can and rural communities, targeting the areas of greatest need; give permission; consent forms and an information leaflet reconnecting the public with countryside issues; and sup- are available at Reception. Clare Tuck porting farming and rural crisis charities. The walk will leave the gates of at 2.30 National Trust pm; the route will follow the path through Leeson Wood to- iddle Beach at is ready for summer after wards Windmill Hill where it turns west towards New Barn. Mwork to tidy up the aftermath of the February storms. Crossing the A 351, the route skirts around Wilkswood Contractors were on site for three days earlier this month Farm, through Langton West Wood before heading back making good the landslip which represented the most sig- into Langton Matravers: a total distance of around 2¼ miles. nificant damage suffered by the Studland beaches over a wild A drink and biscuits will be available FOC at Island View, winter. The work is an interim measure to improve access to Mount Pleasant Lane at the end of the walk. the beach and protect businesses for the short term. A donation to the Prince’s Countryside Fund would be Earlier work improved access to Studland Sea School appreciated. Those intending to take part in the walk are and the Middle Beach Café after the landslip closed one of asked to inform Ian Vaughan-Arbuckle (426956) or ian@ the pedestrian routes to the beach. ianva.co.uk Longer term solutions for both businesses will be sought as part of the National Trust’s strategy of managed realign- Where the Hardy am i? ment in the face of coastal change. The effects of coastal change on Studland as a whole will meanwhile be kept under review. Bioblitz The National Trust and Bournemouth University co- hosted a Bioblitz at Studland this month with the aim of re- cording as many species as possible on one day. The event on Sunday, 15 June brought together young and old, many of whom had never taken part in wildlife re- cording before. Experts were available to identify shells and seaweed collected on the beach, maps and information guides were available together with a ‘most wanted’ list of species to tick off. Guided walks led by naturalists explored the many faces of the natural word in Studland, including birds, reptiles, plants, dragonflies and mini-beasts. his month’s location is an easy one! Where is this win- Students from Bournemouth University helped run the Tdow and which one of Thomas Hardy’s heroines camps activities and the event was partly organised by National out underneath it when the family are evicted from their Trust ecologist David Brown. home? Angela Bell “It was nice to get new people and family groups involved in biological surveying,” he said. Surgery David heads the Cyril Diver project, which is looking hank you to those of you who have completed a feed- at the way the natural scene in Studland has changed since Tback form. When more results are in, we will accumu- a pioneering ecological study was carried out there in the late and publish the findings. This isn’t just a temporary 1930s. Jon Bish 6 The Dubber Organ Recital HARMANS CROSS HARMANS CROSS MOVIE NIGHTS n a bright summer evening June’s film, the comedy OThe Secret Life of Walter, attracted an audience of 34 – fewer than expected, which was a pity as it proved to be an enjoyable film. On 8 July, we move on to the true-life drama The Railway Man. Academy Award-winner Colin Firth heads up a stel- lar cast in this moving war drama, based on the bestselling autobiography of Eric Lomax, chronicling his experiences as a British Army Officer in a Japanese labour camp. Directed by Jonathan Teplitzky (Burning Man), The Railway Man tells the story of Eric Lomax (Jeremy Irvine), serving in the Sec- ond World War when he is captured and held prisoner by the Japanese. Brutally tortured and forced, along with his fel- low captives, to build the Thai-Burma Railway, he is left trau- he local support group for Action for Children has ar- matised and uncommunicative for years to come, despite the Tranged the return visit of popular organists, Keith Mex- best efforts of his wife (Nicole Kidman). Many years later, an on and Jennifer Woolley who will be presenting and playing older Lomax (Colin Firth) resolves to track down one of his a varied programme of music at Swanage High Street, Meth- torturers, Takashi Nagase (Hiroyuki Sanada), hoping to find odist Church at 7.30pm on Friday, 18 July. the answers that will enable him to finally let go of the hatred Keith and Jennifer, from Sittingbourne in Kent, perform he has felt throughout his life. regular recitals around the UK and are looking forward to With all three newspapers awarding the film four stars, returning to Swanage in support of Action for Children, one The Independent critic thought ‘Colin Firth gives one of his of whose local projects is Dorset Nightstop which provides best performances’ while The Guardian rated it ‘a perform- emergency accommodation for homeless young people, of- ance of immense emotional complexity’ and the Sun said it fered by volunteer hosts. was ‘utterly engrossing and exceptionally moving’. The Daily Admission to the recital is free. Refreshments will be Mail felt ‘there is so much to admire in The Railway Man’. available and there will be a retiring collection in aid of Ac- Movie Nights are held at Harmans Cross Village Hall on tion for Children. Eddie Noades the second Tuesday every month. Tickets are £5 each and are only available at the door on the night. This month the hall Where the hardy am I answer and licensed bar will open at 7pm, with the film starting at f course, this photo is of the Turberville window in St 7.30 (with a 15 minute interval) and finishing around 9.35. OJohn the Baptist Church, and is featured in We continue with the 2013 American biographical dra- Tess of the d’Urbervilles. Tess and her family camp out un- ma Dallas Buyers Club on 12 August – for more details of derneath the window (called the d’Urberville window in the this and movies selected for later months, see next month’s book) when they arrive there by ‘happenstance’ after they Dubber. Nigel Edmonds are forced from their tied cottage on the death of her father, Jack Durbeyfield. The window contains the coats of arms of HARMANS CROSS RESIDENTS CLUB the Turberville family who were lords of the manor for 500 n July our licensed bar is open from 7.30pm to 10.30pm years. Finally, the Turberville family were without male heirs Ion the 4th and the 18th. so the line continued on female side who married into the On Friday 4 July, American Independence Day, the bar Drax family; sections on the left hand side bear the coat of will transfer to the main hall with all our usual choice of arms of that family. Bere Regis Church is well worth a visit drinks, but with the emphasis on Budweiser beer, Califor- both for its Hardy connections and for the magnificently nian wines and hot dogs from the kitchen – all this accom- carved nave roof gifted to the Church by Cardinal Morton panied by popular American music from the 1960s to the in 1485. Angela Bell e’s Pre present day. We look forward to welcoming members and rg -s guests to enjoy something we’ve not tried before. o c Nigel Edmonds e h o G Harmans Cross Village Club o t ur coach trip to Avebury on 22 May was a big success l S even allowing for several downpours. We didn’t let

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house has been very successfully refurbished and it was a Highly experienced staff & brand new facilities

treat to be allowed to open cupboards, sit on chairs, lie on

provide outstanding indoor & outdoor

the four poster bed and even play a game of snooker. The sun

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came out later on in the afternoon which was much appreci-

ated and we had a chance to walk round the gardens.

01929 423704 [email protected] On the 24 July Howard Nichols presents ‘The Life of a www.stgeorgespreschool.net Man at Sea’ which is a story of a man at sea from 1874 to 1961. His life on the early liners, eyewitness account of the The Dubber 7 sinking of The Titanic and World War 1 Liners. He travels Elections the world giving talks and has just returned from around the Three new Councillors, Cllrs Christie, Lucas and Shep- world trip. He is a very popular speaker so do come along pard were welcomed by the Chairman. Cllr White was re- and enjoy listening to him. elected as Chairman for the next year, and Cllr Turner as Again I would like to ask you to consider whether you are Vice-Chairman. Council Officers and Representatives on able to give us, the committee, an hour or two of your time local committees were also elected: see website for further on Field Day – 25 August 25. This may be for help in sand- details. wich making, clearing tables, helping in the kitchen and all Footpaths the other jobs necessary for us to have a successful afternoon Ian Vaughan-Arbuckle was re-elected as Langton’s Rights in the hall providing refreshments; and also the very gener- of Way Liaison Officer for another year. He is organising a ous donations of the beautiful cakes that you have kindly Parish Charity Walk on 16 July at 2.30 in aid of The Prince’s provided us with in the past. We are only a small committee Countryside Trust: see elsewhere in the Dubber for details. To contact Ian Vaughan-Arbuckle on any footpath matter, and we cannot do this without you. If you are able to con- please e-mail: [email protected] or call him on 426956. tribute in some way please phone Sue Richards on 462712 or National Trust Marie Evans on 477141. Marie Evans The Trust have finished their survey of stiles and gates: it will cost about £24,000 to do the necessary replacements LANGTON MATRAVERS and maintenance and they are looking at ways to raise this Arts & Craft Exhibition 2015 sum. The planning application for the Spyway overflow car park will be going in shortly, and they are also looking at here have been several enquires as to whether there will alternative parking options for activity groups, including al- be an Arts & Crafts Exhibition in the coming months. T ternative egress from the Spyway car park and a new park- It is planned to hold another exhibition on the 11 and 12 ing site. The NT are considering licensing activity providers April, 2015 (weekend after Easter). Further information will for access to facilities including parking on NT land, though be published in the Dubber in due course. Valerie Collins they will not be licensing the activity itself. Planning LM History & Preservation Society • 6/2014/0261 Mr and Mrs Taylor, Gypshayes (Spyway eg Saville will lead a walk through the hamlet of Acton - formally Homeway), Langton Matravers, BH19 3HQ. Rand then south of the village on Saturday, 12 July unless Erect rear single-storey flat-roofed extension with roof it is raining. We meet at Acton Car Park at 2.30 pm the cost lantern. Erect timber outbuilding in rear garden (retro- is £3 and all proceeds are in aid of the Langton Matravers Lo- spective). No Objection. cal History and Preservation Society. Rosemary Stevens Parking in Durnford Drove & Gypshayes David Senior spoke during the Public Discussion period LANGTON ARTHOUSE CINEMA expressing serious concerns on behalf of residents of both n 2 July we’re showing The Armstrong Lie reviewed in roads about the serious congestion created through incon- Olast month’s Dubber. Our August film, on Wednesday, siderate and illegal parking by ‘Coasteering’ and other ac- 6 August at 7.30pm in Langton Matravers’ Village Hall, is tivity groups. Emergency vehicles are unable to get through Promised Land which deals with the hotly debated subject during busy times. He suggested that the NT could alter of fracking. Steve Butler, played by Matt Damon who wrote their publicity material to reflect the fact that the Spyway car the screen play for this film, is a salesman for a company that park only takes circa 20 cars. specializes in fracking. Alternative parking for activity groups was also dis- Butler has an excellent track record for quickly and cussed, and David Mutton of the ‘Land and Wave’ ‘Coast- cheaply persuading land owners to sign drilling rights over eering’ group spoke, stressing that his group were keen to to his employer. He and his partner Sue Thomason arrive engage with the local community to find ways to resolve the in an economically struggling Pennsylvania farming town situation. whose citizens are proud of having family farms passed from Navitus Bay Wind Park one generation to the next. After taking written comments from members of the What he believes will be an easy job quickly becomes public, the Council discussed its formal response to the complicated when the outsiders discover the strength of an proposals. It was agreed to object to the application on the American small town at a crossroads. grounds of the potential effects on tourism and the World Tickets will be £5 on the door which will open at 7pm. Heritage Site, negative effects on wildlife (bird and marine) Glasses will be supplied should you wish to bring your own and on economic and technical grounds. The clerk will re- drink with you. If you want to be kept informed about future spond to the Planning Inspectorate. films you can add your name to the mailing list by emailing Speed Indicator & Cyclist notices [email protected] or visit www. Lang- The Council agreed, following a request from a parish- tonArthouseCinema.co.uk. Chris Kwantes ioner, to ask DCC Highways for a speed indicator to encour- age vehicles to slow down at the west end of the village. DCC LANGTON MATRAVERS PARISH COUNCIL will also be asked for notices saying ‘Cyclists – Please slow June Meeting including Annual council Meeting down’ at the same place and at Steppes. resent: Cllr P. White in the Chair, Cllrs M Turner, W Draft Minutes of the meeting can be viewed at www. PKnight, C Drayson, R Lucas, M Lovell, R Sheppard, P langtonmatravers-pc.org Christie and P Loudoun. There were 27 members of the pub- Next Meeting lic present. The next Parish Council meeting is on 10 July at 7pm. 8 The Dubber Contact Details as for other events he was involved in such as the Film Fes- Please write to: The Parish Office, 1A High Street, Lang- tival and the Carols on the Green. He was also of course a ton Matravers. Alternatively, you can email the Clerk at significant part of the Purbeck Art Weeks which seem to be [email protected] or phone 425100. going from strength to strength. As Footpath Officer Sandra was instrumental in getting Priests Way resurfaced, she took The office is usually open on Monday, Wednesday and -Fri a significant interest in our History and was one of the main day mornings. Mary Sparks, Parish Clerk motivators behind our Archiving project which we hope to see some tangible results of very soon in the Village Hall. WORTH MATRAVERS When they weren’t running marathons around the world, Ducks disturbed at Worth Matravers they were a familiar sight to be seen walking around our verything started quite normally in the Palace on Mon- roads and footpaths and we hope that they will continue to Eday, 26 May this year. Just another day we thought - get be visible in this part of Purbeck. We wish them all the best up, quack, lay a couple of eggs and wander out onto the grass in their new home. Jack Ross & the Events Committee for a stretch before waddling over to the pond for a bit of weed and a gentle float about. WORTH MATRAVERS PARISH COUNCIL There were some strange, huge new white things on the Representing Harmans Cross and Worth Matravers June Meeting grass that filled up the sky, but we thought nothing of it as APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRMAN & VICE CHAIRMAN we settled down at the water’s edge for a nap - me and my llr Burden and Cllr Bugler were unanimously elected two sisters minding our own business, keeping ourselves to Cas Chairman and Vice Chairman respectively for the ourselves, posing for a few tourist photos and idly chasing new Parish Council. Cllr Burden took the Chair, Cllrs, Mrs. the goldfish. Vosper, Sandham, Field and County / District Cllr Lovell But, I have to say, by 10 in the morning we were extreme- were in attendance. ly ruffled by the strangest turn of events - ones we had never PUBLIC DISCUSSION seen in our lives before, although Sis did have a vague recol- Thanks were expressed by HX residents to the PC and lection.. Lovely smells of pizza and bacon butties, which we especially Cllr Woolford for all the work which had been do quite like, but we couldn’t get anywhere near because of all done to promote the 30mph limit for Harmans Cross. DCC the People. A lovely fresh tub of sawdust - you guessed, same had reported that they would be progressing the legal proce- again, entry denied. Delicious looking new plants to nibble dures to implement this proposal in 2014-15. In addition the - not a chance. Hordes of People rattling bags and coins, and proposed resurfacing of Valley road was due to start shortly lots and lots of those Smaller Humans, you know, the ones and residents hoped a consistent surface would be provided. that run around making a lot of noise and keep wanting to Problems of overhanging trees on Valley road would be in- feed us. Some of them had brightly coloured faces and were vestigated and reported to DCC Highways. A resident re- very scary. ported problems of carriageway edge deterioration in Worth We retreated, down to our patch of grass below the withy Village. This was leading to safety problems especially for bed, only to find there were even more People, throwing elderly pedestrians due to the gravel and detritus spreading things about and pretending to aim at some large nuts in a across the road and on to the footway. Similarly problems big net at the end. This was the final straw, so we waddled were reported of small gravel type aggregate sliding off by St back up to the pond where we had to sit and float in the mid- Nicholas Court access. dle all day to avoid being trodden on. Problems with Pikes Lane WM being used as a short cut Now, I happen to know some of the People who organ- especially by large HGVs were raised. This had increased as ised this unusual event, and I know that they will want to a result of obstruction by builders’ lorries and vans on the thank all of the various helpers, stall holders, cake makers, north side of the duck pond. tent and table teams and of course those very enterprising Concerns and objections about the adverse effects espe- Small Humans that set up all those throwing games, not to cially on the Heritage coastline by Navitus Bay Development mention everyone who donated a massive pile of bric-a-brac Ltd were raised with a request that the PC pursues with all and toys, but for me and my sisters all I can say is what a adjacent T&PCs a concerted front opposing the scheme. racket! A resident raised issues and objections to PA 6/2014 Next year, if I remember back this far by the time we get /0241 regarding impact on adjoining residents and the fail- there, can you please tell all your readers to please stop try- ure to comply with conditions placed on a previous applica- ing to raise so much money for the Village Hall, and above tion as these were intended to safeguard the character and all please stop enjoying themselves on our patch, particu- preserve visual amenity of the local area. larly around our lovely pond. OTHER CORRESPONDENCE Disturbed of Worth Matravers, Duckingham Palace The PC thanked all those who had responded to date with the donations for the Begbie Orchard trees they had Worth’s Lost Impressario selected. Some 60% of the donations were outstanding. The fter five years and four concerts, our Impresario, Rich- PC noted the theft from and damage to the WM car park Aard Brown, and his wife Sandra, our Footpath Officer coin box and CCTV early on the morning of Wednesday, 7 and Local Historian are leaving Worth this month to move May and was appreciative of the speed at which contractors to Ridge near Wareham. During their time in Worth, they and the Chairman had rebuilt and repaired the coin box and have contributed significantly to the village and we are sorry camera facilities. Langton Matravers PC had decided not to see them go. Richard will be especially remembered for to remove the longstanding graffiti on the bus shelter at the the Annual Christmas Wassails that have become a part of junction of the Langton to Worth and Kingston roads in case our Village Events Calendar over the last three years as well it attracted further vandalism. (Cont p12) The Dubber 9 Doubly Blessed St George’s Primary School & St George’s Pre-school dedicated by the Bishop of Sherborne

fter months of renovation and extension works the governors, staff and pupils of St George’s School and St George’s Pre-school were thrilled to welcome Dr Graham Kings, Bishop of Sherborne to dedi- cate their brand new modern building as part of their official opening ceremony. AIt was a sunny June morning and Mike Greenleaves, Chair of Governors, gave thanks to many people for their help and support during the past two years, particularly to the School’s neighbours Mr & Mrs Cook and Mr & Mrs Staniland for their patience and understanding throughout the building works. He also thanked Shaun Hill of Cube Design Architects for his imaginative design of the new school; Herbert Drew the main contractors - especially Norman and Graham the foremen; Councillor Mike Lovell for his ongoing support; Adrian Richardson Principal of the Cothill Trust and Neil Brooks Direc- tor of the Old Malthouse for the use of their facilities whilst the building works were taking place, also for their continued generosity and willingness to help. He especially mentioned Anita Cubitt, the Head Teacher, for her true commitment to the school as well as the fantastic school staff who have maintained excellent standards of care and teaching throughout. Finally, his thanks went to the amazing support of the Community, without whom the school would not have survived. It was a very special Service with singing by the school choir, and special prayers read by some of the children. Bishop Graham answered many questions from the children as to why he became a Bishop and what his job entails with much humour and grace. After the dedication service, the Bishop toured the school chatting to staff and pupils, and blessed each room sprinkling the blessed water over pupils and teachers alike ... much to their amusement. Mrs Cubitt said: “The building of the new school has bought many challenges for St George’s. However, we finally have our new building and I am very honoured and proud to be Head teacher of this wonderful school.” In the afternoon all the parents were invited in to the school to share in the festivities, and also to view a fantastic art exhibition in which each child had taken part. At the end of the school day the children were presented with a souvenir mug to take home as a memento of their special day. Nicky Glassock

Mike Greenleaves, Chairman of the Governors, and Anita Cubitt, Head Teacher, greet Bishop Graham Kings and the Reverend Gaynor Burrett

The Bishop and all the visitors had time to view the children’s colourful artwork which was on display.

10 The Dubber Doubly Blessed St George’s Church of England Primary School & St George’s Pre-school dedicated by the Bishop of Sherborne

Left: Bishop Graham unveils the commemorative plaque.

Right: The Bishop blessed the school sprinkling all the classrooms (and the occasional child!) with sanctified water.

Below: The first female C of E bishop is ordained!

... and finally, it’s time to cut the cake.

The Dubber 11 They would consider the complaint on the worn out road Cllr Lovell indicated that the DCC Planning Board had markings at the same junction at their next meeting. unanimously objected to the Navitus Bay Development and Mandy Shanks of Worth Matravers agreed to be co-opt- referred that recommendation onto the DCC Cabinet. ed as a Parish Councillor. She was unanimously approved DCC would no longer be providing Finger post direction and joined the PC as a co-opted Cllr. signs and details of their suppliers and letters for replace- The Clerk reported back from the meeting of DAPTC on ment of the signs would be sought from DCC. New brack- the 28 May with information on the proposed amalgamation ets were essential as the sign fixings at the Swanworth road of Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Services. Concerns junction had proved inadequate to prevent the sign provided were expressed that the 40 bus route may be curtailed after by the Chairman from rotating into the wrong direction. 5pm after the summer as noted in the new timetable. There Cllr Sandham raised on behalf of a local resident the was a wider concern about the spread of unregulated week- current problems caused when large HGVs use and can get end and holiday cycle races and trials across Purbeck roads. stuck in the narrow Pikes lane. It was agreed the PC would The PC noted the post of Rights of Way Officer post for take the matter up with DCC Highways to try and reduce the PC now fell vacant and a volunteer was needed. The PC the large number of vehicles often inadvertently using Pikes expressed its thanks to Sandra Brown for the expert and ex- Lane in WM often as a result of Sat Nav directions. tensive amount of work she had put in to make such a suc- The next Council meeting will be held at Harmans Cross cess of monitoring the ROW in the parish. HIGHWAY MATTERS Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 1 July. The PC after considering alternative quotations- ap Roger Khanna, Parish Clerk proved a proposal for a £100 Penalty Charge Sign relating KINGSTON to coach and overnight camping at WM Car Park. The PC was updated on WM coach access regulation following cor- KINGSTON NEWS respondence with the Head of Legal Services at DCC. Sur- ur thanks to Robin Stringer and Roderick Raley for veys were currently being undertaken. One prohibition sign Oorganising a concert in June. We had a lovely evening had been replaced. with a wide range of music, from Rutter to Bob Dylan. The PC agreed that the Chairman and Cllr Sandham George Horrell, who directs the St George’s Singers, from would consider and progress the quotations received for the Boscombe , also mentioned that they will be returning to the new WM Car Park CCTV system. DCC had been contacted area on 4 October to give a concert at the Emmanuel Baptist for details of parking enforcement visits to WM village. Church, as well as a concert in aid of the Meningitis Trust at PLANNING AND TREE WORK APPLICATIONS the Bournemouth Pavilion in July. • PA 6/2014/0243 Conversion of existing integral garage In June we had a very worthwhile Quiet Day at St James’s to living accommodation, with insertion of new dormer Church, led by Revd Jonathan Foster of St Clement’s Church. window. Erection of new garage/utility room to replace Fifteen attended from across the Purbeck Hills Benefice and existing timber structure. Haycrafts Lane (Meadow- were able to take time out and reflect on the Scriptures. side), Harmans Cross, Swanage, BH19 3EB. No Com- These days it is increasingly difficult to discern between ment real truth and falsehood which is why some time was spent • PA 6/2014/0241 Erect single storey extension to rear to reflecting on the importance of our faith being built on the form garden room. Bower Close (2), Valley Road, Har- rock of God’s Word. mans Cross, BH19 3BD. The Chairman recalled that a Thanks to Becca Charron, Liz Parsons, Pat Bloomfield much larger proposal for development may originally and Revd Gaynor Burrett for making it all possible and to have been proposed and had been reduced and permit- Revd Jonathan for guiding us through the day. ted development rights removed. Whilst the PC had no This month we have our Family Service on Sunday, 13 specific objections it considered preserving the charac- June at 11.15am, an Informal Service on Sunday, 20 July at ter and amenity for local residents was the material fac- 11.15 and Holy Communion on Sunday, 27 July. tor for consideration by the Planning Authority PDC. Also a concert will take place on Saturday, 5 July at 7pm OTHER MATTERS by the Local Vocals who have sung several times at Kingston The PC considered the comments of the Internal Auditor as a combined choir from across Dorset (see other notice for on the Annual Audit Return for 2013-14. His recommenda- details). There is free entry, summer refreshments and retir- tions were accepted by the PC. The PC thanked John Hynan, ing collection. Hope to see you there to support our lovely the Internal Auditor, for his diligence and noted that as this Church and enjoy the amazing acoustics. would be his last year as Honorary Auditor to the PC. A new LOCAL VOCALS Internal Auditor would be needed for the 2014-15 Annual We are privileged to have Lesley Whatley and her Com- Accounts. The Chairman signed off the Annual Return to be bined Choirs from Dorchester, Blandford, Wareham/Wool forwarded to the External Auditor. and Wimborne, performing at St James’ Church, Kingston Ongoing obstructive parking problems from contractors’ on Saturday, 5 July. vehicles in Worth Village were raised. The Clerk was asked The concert will start at 7pm, admission is free and there to approach Bridles where so many of the contractors had will be a retiring collection for the Church Replacement been working to ask if their vehicles could be directed to the Chair Fund. WM car park. Their vehicles were often impeding the service Refreshments will be available during the interval. Please and access vehicles to other business premises further along note the date and come and enjoy an evening of music at the road to Renscombe. Cllrs asked that residents should be Kingston, where the acoustics are second to none. reminded in the July Dubber article to take in their dustbins The Local Vocals often perform for charity and in after the collection days as too many were currently being recent months have also given concerts in Wimborne Min- left out for days. ster. Judy Forgan 12 The Dubber on the banks of the Caledonian Canal and the spectacular view of towering Ben Nevis would not have disgraced a tin IN AID OF CANCER RESEARCH UK of shortbread. Their son was about my age. He was seriously nationalistic even at the age of eight and apart from teaching Please come and support us me to fire an air gun, letting me feed the bantams and ride Bower Cottage, his elderly pony, he introduced me to the idea of despising Coombe, the English. His father, a real Highlander and Gaelic speaker, was the local school teacher. The family seemed to be fierce- Langton Matravers, ly suspicious of all things ‘Sassenach’. It had not occurred BH19 3DW to me to cultivate this attitude, the bloody massacre of the Scottish clans at the Battle of Culloden in 1746 not featuring Saturday, 2 August at all in my scant knowledge of history at that young age. Their clan (Cameron) had supported Bonnie Prince Charlie 10-12noon and many had been slaughtered by the ‘butcher’ of Cum- berland. COFFEE MORNING For information phone 427070 At school in Glasgow we were taught British history in an objective way. Nationalistic fervour did not belong in our classrooms. At home my parents certainly did not encourage me to dislike the English. Two of my four Ferguson uncles had moved to London and had successful careers and even at the whisky-fuelled reunions when the Ferguson ‘boys’ Swanage met up at weddings and funerals, there was lots of ‘craic’ but absolutely no xenophobia. Proud of the rich Lowland Scots tongue they certainly were, and used it in every-day talk but Badminton Club Gaelic was beyond their ken. As I grew older, the Scots Nats were part of the political is moving to fringe... not to be taken too seriously. The vague notion of independence seemed but a passing fantasy. So when did it all change? I suspect North Sea Oil was the catalyst which The Swanage School fuelled the desire to be more independent and in control of what Scotland thought of as exclusively hers, the income Sports Hall from the black gold. There had always been a sense, shared with parts of the North of England, that successive West- from Monday, 7 July minster governments cared only about the South East but since Devolution, championed and brought into being by the endeavours of the late John Smith, the Scottish (and Would you like to join us? British) politician, the Scots have had more say in their own affairs and more self-determination. Then pop in on any Monday So is “the settled will of the Scottish people” in Smith’s words, not enough?. Devo Max may be better still, but why between 7.30 & 9.30 disrupt the equilibrium of a union which has been function- ing reasonably well for three hundred years? It seems to be and give it a go! the result of uncertainties about the future whipped up the Visitors £3 per session fantastical and unproved notions of Alex Salmond. In my view it is plain daft to fuel antipathy for neighbours who have shared our islands for so long. However, just please don’t refer ever to the ‘Queen of England’ in the odd thoughtless NEWS FROM NOWHERE moment. That does make Scottish blood boil. Can you imagine having to change currency at the Bor- der in order to go to the Edinburgh Festival or infamous love being Scottish. Although I have lived in England Fringe? The fact is no-one really knows how it would be if now for nearly 40 years, deep feelings of nostalgia are still I the ‘Yes’ vote won. There are far too many unknowns: cur- aroused in me by the mere thought of the rainy streets of rency, defence, oil revenue, Faslane, Europe, NATO, even Glasgow my home town, the cool, grey grandeur of Edin- the Eurovision Song Contest, none of which has a predict- burgh or the distant glimpses of Ben Lomond and the Tros- able future in spite of Salmond’s protestations. sachs from the end of my road. I still feel ‘at home’ there. A Of course exiled Scots do not have a vote and can only bit like herds of sheep hefted to their particular hillside, or watch from the sidelines as the future of the Union is decid- the salmon able to navigate back to the river of their origins, ed on 18 September. With the lack of facts to work with and Scotland still pulls my heart northwards, no matter that I no real forum for proper argument, how can the decision have lived much longer now in the South than anywhere else be made by anything other than the heart? I hope dearly and love the Isle of Purbeck immensely. that we will not split up, you and I, England and Scotland. When I was a wee girl each Easter my mother and I I know what my heart says; I may love being Scottish, but I would go up to Banavie outside Fort William to stay with love being British too and I want to keep it that way. family friends on their croft. Their lovely old house stood Dilys Thomas, 100% Scottish with a Welsh name The Dubber 13 St George’s Primary School & Pre-school Open Day Friday, 27 June Morning Sessions: 9 - Noon Afternoon Session: 1 - 3pm The staff & pupils of St George’s Primary School & Pre-school would like to invite you to their Open Day 7.30pm Tickets: Please come & look 19 July £5 Single round our fantas- Langton £10 Family tic new building & at door or phone outdoor space Village Hall 07710878178 & see our children at work

You are cordially invited Local Vocals to a ‘simply splendid’... Combined Choirs Afternoon Tea led by Lesley Whatley 7pm Saturday, 5 July on Saturday, 26 July at St James’ Church, Kingston between 3 & 5pm No admission charge at Langton Matravers but retiring collection for the Church Pimms & nibbles available during the interval Village Hall this will be a relaxing Summer evening embracing a wide range of songs. Admission: adults £5, The singers practise in Dorchester, Wool, children half price Wareham & other local areas & enjoy performing in a wide range of venues, in- All proceeds in aid of Village Hall funds cluding Wimborne Minster, often for various chosen Come & join us, we would love to see you charities. all welcome

Afternoon: Langton Summer Fayre Evening: Cakes, Raffle, Bands Books, Bar, 2.30-11pm 28 June Bar Maypole & more... St George’s School Field Barbecue...

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